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Reporter Jennifer Smith looks at the losses to local farms and the farmers’ call for action.

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Destructive deer plague orchardists

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East Kelowna is going to look like a concentration camp,” says John Casorso as he sits at Niel Dendy’s cherry farm at the end of Pooley Road.

The pair are farm stock with some of the deepest roots in the valley and both are facing a serious new threat from deer.

This spring, farmers in the Central Okanagan will be madly fencing their orchards as whitetail and mule deer populations steadily move in, the does give birth and urban herds are established, wreaking havoc for fruit growers from Glenmore to South Kelowna. “…Last spring was the worst we’ve ever seen.

They went up and down every single apple row and ate about 95 per cent of the buds from about six feet down. It looked like somebody had gone through and mowed,” said Casorso.

To the average person, these herds of deer are a road hazard, a disaster for the flower garden or, unfortunately, a friendly backyard pet.

Casorso sees the threat. In addition to the four separate car accidents he saw last year near his central Kelowna farm, he’s counted up to 33 animals in a field at one time.

When they’re done chewing, a brand new tree can be left a mere stick.

“This could finish you,” said Dendy, standing in one of his East Kelowna orchards the deer

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EAST Kelowna orchardists John Casorso and Niel Dendy are concerned about the threat a growing deer population will pose by grazing on their planted fruit trees, which can either destroy them or set back their development at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars. have ravished. “If you were a new orchardist, and this was your only plot, this would be the end.”

As anyone who follows local or provincial politics knows, margins are tight in the tree fruit industry.

Orchardists spray to deal with pests. They replant a good tenth of their orchards annually to keep pace with market demand for new varietals.

They cope with international trade agreements, which make competitive pricing a tightrope act.

And, like every farmer, their main battle is with the weather.

Last year, it was ex-

pected $15 million to $18 million in damages would be paid in insurance claims to Okanagan tree fruit growers affected by the hailstorms and spring frost.

Several hundred thousand dollars in losses to just one farm is serious business, and this is what Dendy believed he was also facing after deer hit his property.

“I’ve been talking to our consultant, Duane Holder, and he’s thinking that a lot of the trees will survive. It’s good news there, but even for the trees that do live, they’ll still be set back a year or two in their growth. We’re still looking at $100,000

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In Washington State, where deer and elk have been stripping bark from orchards for years, it led to a pilot program to sterilize elk.

It’s a stress reaction in the deer population, according to UBC professor Peter Arcese, the Forest Renewal B.C. Chair in Conservation Biology.

Stripping bark is a well-documented phenomenon in orchards and wild tree populations, including conifers, he said.

It doesn’t mean the deer have to skin the tree, either. As the deer chews the new growth on a young tree, it’s killing the vascular tissue, damaging

the tree’s ability to feed.

To look at Dendy’s orchard, one can see the tree can often survive one or two rounds, but eventually it’s just a dead stick.

If it’s not killed, but hampered, it leaves the farmer with an uneven growth pattern that’s difficult for workers to harvest.

Dealing with the deer is also a WorkSafeBC issue.

“I can’t ask my workers to go out there and chase off deer,” said Dendy. “I can do it, but (the deer) don’t back down.”

Dendy and Casorso believe a quick, efficient cull would solve a lot of

problems as fencing vast tracts of land is expensive and ugly.

“We do lease most of our property and, even if we could get the posts right now to put in deer fencing, a lot of people that we lease from, they don’t want deer fencing around their properties,” said Dendy.

“It’s a complicated issue. We need that land to have a reasonable scale of economy to justify equipment in our packing shed and tractors.”

Between city-mandated setbacks and WorkSafeBC-regulated tractor turning margins, adding fences costs a lot of growing space as well,

and pushes this new urban deer population onto the road.

There are a number of reasons the deer are in the valley.

From the mild winters climate change has created to logging practices to the forest fires ravaging the region, the foliage deer feed on has flourished to such an extent deer herds are, for lack of a better term, growing by leaps and bounds in the surrounding forest.

This has naturally led to an increase in predator populations and the deer have consequently moved down into the valley where there’s easy food and water—and fewer predators.

Last year, the province launched WildSafeBC to deal with the issues.

Growing out of the decades-old BearAware education program, the three coordinators that make up WildSafeBC are tracking human-wildlife interface issues provincewide, writing guides for dealing with animals and even posting sightings of animals online so anyone registered with their system can receive an alert if an animal, like a cougar, wanders into range.

Deer and human conflict is a huge problem in the Southern Interior, according to the Penticton-based coordinator, Zoe Kirk, and it’s infinitely more complicated to deal with and explain.

“Whenever you’re dealing with a thing with a heartbeat it’s going to be a long-term issue,” Kirk

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Cops arrest alleged drug pusher

A 41-year-old West Kelowna man is facing a drug trafficking charge after a targeted police investigation.

“In August of last year, police conducted an undercover operation that

culminated in the purchase of illicit drugs from a known prolific offender. A warrant was subsequently issued for the man’s arrest and he appeared in court earlier this month,” said Kelowna

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As a result of this investigation, Kelly Ross Black is charged with trafficking a controlled substance. Black is also currently charged with aggravated assault from a

separate incident and remains in custody.

He is scheduled to appear in court on March 24.

Although unrelated to these charges, Ronald Kevin Black, Kelly Black’s brother, is current-

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Preliminary findings of the investigation into the crash that sent three Grade 7 girls to hospital Wednesday morning indicates that the driver was not speeding.

Const. Steve Holmes said that there was little evidence of skid marks, and the girls who were hit crossing Gerstmar Road didn’t suffer injuries that aligned with a high speed crash, although it will be some time until the final report on the matter is complete.

“The kids didn’t see the vehicle, and the driver didn’t see the kids,” he said.

But, it’s not as though the trio of 12-year-olds just popped onto the road when they got hit. They had already crossed one lane of traffic when they were struck by the car and thrown 10 to 15 feet.

How they were obscured from each other’s view is a matter that remains unknown.

The extent of their injuries ranges from bruis-

ing to fractures, said Holmes, noting that he’s been to the hospital several times to check on their well-being.

“These kids were pretty amazing,” he said, adding that they’re lucky their injuries weren’t more extensive. “And there were lots of people there to help them right away.”

The intersection the girls were hit on is not a marked crosswalk, and the speed limit is 50 km/h.

The crash serves as a reminder that pedestrians

need to be wary of cars when they venture onto area roads, regardless of whether there’s a crosswalk or not, said Holmes.

“There’s an implied responsibility on both the driver and the pedestrian’s parts. Be vigilant no matter what measures are in place. You have to be aware of what’s going on.”

The girls were hit by a car at the intersection of Gerstmar and Graham as they headed toward Springvalley Middle School just before 9 a.m.

Wednesday.

Mounties made it to the scene shortly thereafter, and closed a portion of Graham Road so their reconstructionists could piece together what caused the driver to run into the trio of children.

While some have speculated that the 28-year-old female driver’s car had a foggy windshield, police have yet to confirm that theory.

They also haven’t said whether they will approve charges against the driver.

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The two men who want to succeed John Cummins as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party will face off tonight in Kelowna in the second of five leadership debates taking place across the province between now and April 12.

Rick Peterson and Dan Brooks are the only two running for the leadership and on Thurs-

day, Peterson announced he had won the endorsement of the man he wants to replace, outgoing leader Cummins.

He also has the support of the man who ran for the B.C. Conservative in the Kelowna-Mission riding in the last provincial election, Mike McLoughlin.

McLoughlin, who lost to incumbent Liberal Steve Thomson, said while the B.C. Conservative Party has maintained

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“We might have been able to open for one last weekend at best but the

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“Pending the scope of the investigation, it seemed unrealistic to try and rush the process to be open for just a couple of days.”

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But despite the lengthy lead up to the leadership convention scheduled for next month, the race has appeared to have garnered little interest.

Brooks and Peterson will face off in their Kelowna debate at the Ramada Hotel at 7 p.m. tonight.

Ballots have already gone out to party members and will be counted April 12 when the result will be announced.

The party is using a weighted vote system to give all riding associations an equal say despite the fact some have much larger membership bases than others.

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“This way nobody is left in limbo. The majority of our staff are seasonal and have their own plans for spring. Some of them are already working,” said Morin. “We love our staff and our loyal visitors and have made these decisions with their best interests in mind.”

On March 1 an empty chair on one of the mountain’s chairlifts was oscillating and struck the second tower, causing the cable to leave its track and three chairs to fall to the ground. Two of those chairs were carrying passengers.

A 45-year-old ski student, a 16-year-old ski instructor and a husband and wife team of ski patrollers were injured when the chair went down.

The ski student sustained broken ribs, the instructor a broken arm, the male ski patroller suffered bruising and the female ski patroller broke ribs and clavicle and had damage to some vertebrae tips.

All four injured victims who were directly impacted by the incident have been released from hospital and are recovering at home.

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‘…our areas are going to be surrounded in barbed wire soon’ Orchardists from A3 said.

“It’s a whole constellation of issues.”

Kirk has set up a meeting on March 27 to get people like the orchardists at the same table as local government officials, conservation officers, scientists and academics.

Ultimately, she would like to pull in everyone from ICBC to WorkSafeBC to assemble a strategy for dealing with the animal from a multifaceted perspective.

The general public needs to be taught not to feed or try to raise the deer, and garbage needs to be kept off limits, just as it is for bears, she said.

Industry and science have to look at what’s causing the problem in the hills and towns and cities have to learn how to handle the influx of problems deer bring.

Unfortunately, the orchardists need efficient answers.

At the recent B.C. Fruit Growers’ Associ-

ation meeting, the growers were looking to lobby the Environmental Farm Plan Program for funding to co-ordinate a deer fencing initiative.

Lobbyist Reg Enns, executive director of the B.C. Agriculture Council, shot it down.

“Where the government is focusing the funding on is reducing agriculture’s impact on the environment, as opposed to the environment’s impact on agriculture. So deer is environment making it more difficult to farm.

That isn’t what they’re

targeting,” he explained.

Without a cull, the fences are going in with or without funding as the orchardists cannot afford more losses.

“We’re losing an aesthetic quality,” said Dendy. “We’ve got lots of cyclists who like to come

out to East Kelowna and lots of joggers too. People drive up and take their

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The closed door meetings over the past months concerning the City of Kelowna’s acquisition of Rutland Centennial Park remain riddled with questions. The 1973 amalgamation of Rutland did not include this private, community owned prime property along Rutland Road, presently worth millions of dollars.

Many unanswered questions remain: Who initiated the proposal and why? What reason does the City of Kelowna have for its urgency to acquire Rutland Centennial Park property?

What will the Rutland Centennial Park Society do with the extra millions when it no longer has a park to care for? (Everyone knows that the best investment today is land.)

What is ironic is the knowledge that the City of Kelowna has also offered the

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nants of moments like this morning’s, and a growing number of outright grumpy comments from loved ones.

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I need to think of more, but like I said earlier, I’m getting a bit stupid.

So, when I read about a Vancouver restaurant that offers lockboxes to keep the weak-willed smartphone users among us under control, I was quite interested.

The Score on Davie Street has installed phone lockboxes at each of its booths, allowing groups of friends to lock up their digital devices for the duration of their visit, the Province reported today.

“If anyone needs to remove a phone prior to the meal’s end, that person will need to buy the group a round of shots before the phone is freed.”

While I’m in no need of shots, the swear-jar equivalent of a phone using deterrent has some appeal. Perhaps it would be best put to use in a nice restaurant because that’s where I usually notice that I’m not the only one with smartphone attached to my hand.

Going out for dinner is supposed to be a treat for the senses, but it’s hard to really appreciate the texture and taste of what’s in front of you when the blinky light on your phone is telling you to tune out.

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Questions arise relying on ground water To the editor: Water: What’s It Good For? March 7 Capital News.

The gist of [the Close-up feature] is that Kelowna and its wide neighbourhood is running into serious water problems, with the volume and quality of water needed for the ever growing population.

As the article informs us, the collective of the local water authorities have been pondering the problem for a year and half, producing a 300-page tome of a report that Kevin Parnell, the author of this article, calls a “booklet.”

The key argument of this “booklet” boils

down to two issues: 1. Kelowna and company, which wastes a lot of money on a variety of frivolous projects, does not have sufficient funds to provide the residents here with quality water in the future, by constructing a water treatment plant. 2. It is deemed cheaper to drill artesian wells to provide such, at the cost of $400 million.

My questions, which the article did not answer, would be: 1. How much would a water treatment facility for the Kelowna centered region cost? 2. How long is the ground water expected to last? 3. What is the estimated population size the wells are to serve?

4. However long the shot may be, what would

happen if the ground water became contaminated? 5. Has anyone considered limiting the population influx into the valley, just as Banff did?

As far as I am concerned, the aquifer should be reserved for real emergencies, which are bound to arise with the changing climate, and the flow in the relevant streams should be regulated, to prevent any needless losses, for, indeed, we cannot live without water; especially not in an already arid area such as here.

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Province picks on little guys’ business signs To the editor: Our provincial government is starting a crackdown in the valley about signs along the highways erected in order to inform people about what, and where, different services or products may be procured.

It is says these signs are distractions to drivers and sully the landscape and therefore must be removed by the farm-

ers and businesses who put them up in order to try and make a living and pay their taxes to this same government. Or is the question a matter of the government didn’t get their cut from these hand crafted signs?

Isn’t this somewhat like shooting yourself in the foot? The reduction of business means fewer taxes paid by these hard working self promoters.

On the other hand, we have a great swath of signs right next to the highway, both north and south of Kelowna, along with an electronic sign (which is most distracting to motorists) and, I would imagine, is non-taxable but seems to be deemed safe and acceptable by this same government. (Or maybe it doesn’t want to get involved with that contentious concern.)

Maybe, it is a case of size does make a difference—or the bigger the less detracting and the law does not apply equally to all.

This looks like bullying to me as if they pick on the little guy they have the immediate resources and laws in place to force them to capitulate to their demands. If the provincial government picks on the larger adversaries, who

have the funds to contest them, they stand to lose a great deal more and they don’t want to aggravate that relationship.

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Will Rutland Park become transit corridor?

Rutland Park A8 society a tidy sum to put a road through Rutland Centennial Park for ease of transit operations, giving no thought to environmental fumes and other questionable issues.

Even more ironicis the fact that this comes at a time when Kelowna

city council is dangling a $100,000 carrot to enhance downtown Rutland.

One hand does not appear to know what the other hand is doing. Is there perhaps a private land development proposal on the horizon or a narcissistic need to control the only asset Rutland has left following the 1973 amal-

gamation?

Somewhat lost for answers, one member of council angrily called the Rutland Centennial Park grounds ugly, another described the brownish patches of lawn as a mess.

Surely the City of Kelowna and the Rutland Parks Society has heard of government improvement

grants as well as irrigation and good old fertilizer?

The 2013 Rutland May Days was the most successful ever with over 10,000 people attending and accolades by the dozen throughout the city. If Rutland Centennial Park becomes city-owned property, say goodbye to Rutland May Days.

If you are at all concerned about the recent developments and this seemingly conspiracy of silence, your opinion matters. Remember a municipal election is not that far off.

Arlene Gaal, Kelowna

Province hopes no one notices ‘stealth’ taxes To the editor: No provincial tax increases this year? Really?

Is that a fact?

Well, let’s be honest, how many people will have noticed the increase in the provincial tax rate in the returns we are just starting to do for 2013?

True, the tax rate of 5.06 per cent hasn’t been increased, but did anyone notice the personal tax credit claimed on everybody’s return has been reduced from $11,354 in 2012 to $10,276 for 2013?

So everybody in B.C. who has to pay provincial income tax for last year will be paying an additional $54.54 into the provincial coffers. Not a

lot, it’s true, but multiply it by everyone who has to pay income tax to the provincial government and it amounts to quite a chunk of extra money for their coffers.

And if you are claiming the spousal amount, that has been reduced too.

The maximum claimable of $10,960 for 2012 has been reduced to $9,746 for 2013. Yet more money for the provincial coffers!

By comparison, the federal personal tax credit has gone up from $10,822 for 2012 to $11,038 for 2013.

Admittedly, the $75 B.C. credit was reinstated last year. But there was no increase in either

the amount or in the income threshold for eligibility. So a single person only gets the whole $75 if their income is below $15,000 (or $18,000 combined for a couple) and if their income is as high as $18,750 (or $25,500 for a couple combined), they don’t get a red cent. They must have too much income already, I suppose!

I don’t know how governments calculate the personal tax credit each year, but one would assume it would go up from one year to the next to reflect increases in the cost of living. I have never known it to be reduced before.

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24-storey “landmark” hotel on the downtown lakeshore at the foot of Queensway was presented to the public Wednesday.

For those who showed up to look at the plans, many walked away saying they liked what they saw.

The open house for the hotel, proposed by Ed-

monton-based developer Westcorp, drew a large crowd and several who attended said they felt it was what downtown Kelowna needs—a focal point development.

“I love it,” said Jorin Wolf, who along with her husband Wayne attended the open house. “I like the shape, it’s a softer look, al-

most nautical,” she said of the proposed elliptical-shaped tower atop a five-storey stepped back base containing retail stores on the ground level, a glass-fronted restaurant facing the lake, conference space and parking.

Another woman, who declined to give her name, called the proposed development “very positive” for the city, something she felt could help bring more people downtown.

Westcorp has said its 210-room hotel would compliment the nearby existing Delta Grand Hotel and its convention facilities. The addition of more quality hotel rooms downtown, within walking distance of The Grand’s convention centre, could help the city attract more, larger conventions here in future, it said.

But if there is a point of contention about the proposed development, it is likely going to be the height. At 24 storeys, Westcorp will have to ask for a variance as the city’s Downtown Plan only envisions a maximum of 19 storeys on the site.

Westcorp has said that to make the building viable and maintain maximum sightlines, it had

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to design a taller, thinner building. It has also said the elliptical design is another effort to minimize any view blockage.

But not everyone on hand was happy with all aspects of the proposal.

Beryl Itani said while she liked the concept, she was opposed to the height, feeling 24 storeys right on the lakeshore is too tall.

“I don’t like the height at all. I would prefer to see something 12 storeys instead,” said Itani.

The building would be separated from the lake

by Kerry Park and what is now Mill Street, a short road that connects Bernard Avenue to the foot of Queensway.

Westcorp owner Phil Milroy said he needs the city to close Mill Street— land Westcorp would then buy—to accommodate part of the new building.

While no parkland would be lost as a result of the development, a new pedestrian walkway separating the hotel building and Kerry Park would be created along the route of what is now Mill Street.

Milroy said the closure and acquisition of the road is essential for his company’s plan to move forward.

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Sol O’Rielly, 23, and his mother Tammie, were working on their computers Thursday afternoon when the sound of fire alarms caught their attention.

“We’re staying with my 87-year-old dad…he has alarms all over the house,” said Tammie. “(I) thought: Maybe he’s testing alarms again.”

Tammie’s first instinct was to check the area of the basement where her father builds radio-controlled airplanes as a hobby.

“I went down into his workshop…there were flames all over. I screamed at my son (to) get my dad, get 911 called, get the dogs out.”

Sol, who was upstairs in his bedroom, immediately called 911 and got himself, as well as their two pet dogs, out of the house. His grandfather was already out of the house when the fire started.

Tammie located a fire extinguisher and sprayed the flames; however, she said she breathed in “a big dose of smoke” while doing so. She was later treated for smoke inhalation by ambulance paramedics.

“It was pretty nerve-racking,” said Sol. Kelowna firefighters arrived at the McKenzie Road residence shortly after and were able to knock down the blaze, which left extensive damage downstairs and smoke damage throughout the house.

According to Kelowna Fire Department platoon captain Dale Calhoun, it appeared as if the fire was caused by charging batteries.

“It started in and around a hobby area that has a bunch of batteries in there. So we’re kind of figuring that’s what started the fire,” said Calhoun.

Tammie said the house is insured.

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Okanagan celebrates Water Week with several activities There’s something for everyone as the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its outreach program, Okanagan WaterWise, prepares to celebrate UN World Water Day and Canada Water Week, March 17 to 23.

“It’s going to be a great week,” noted OBWB chair Doug Findlater, the mayor of West Kelowna.

“We have much to celebrate. We have amazing champions in our region, working to protect and conserve our water.

“We also have challenges, and learning about these and gathering more champions will serve us well.”

To kick things off, the OBWB’s OkWaterWise has teamed up with REEL Change SustainA-

bility Film Fest to present Watermark, named Best Canadian Film of 2013 by the Toronto Film Critics Association and based on the phenomenal photography of Edward Burtynsky.

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screening only, on Monday, March 17, 7 to 9 p.m. at Famous Players Orchard Plaza 5 cinemas in Kelowna.

The documentary, illustrates our complicated relationship with water—how it influences

us, and how we have influenced it.

Tickets must be purchased in advance through EventBrite and will not be available at the door. For more details see www.OkWaterWise.ca.

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Monday is the launch of the 4th annual Okanagan WaterWise Challenge, in which school classes and individuals throughout the Okanagan, from kindergarten to Grade 12, are invited to ‘Map their Tap’ and submit multimedia entries, telling us where their water comes from, and why it’s important to conserve and keep it clean.

Contest prizes include a two-hour boat cruise on Okanagan Lake for a private class lesson on Okanagan water, presented by the Okanagan Science Centre, as well as pizza parties and pool passes. For contest details visit www.OkWaterWise.ca.

The contest ends April 25.

And on Thursday, March 20, 1150 morning show host Phil Johnson will moderate the OBWB/ Okanagan WaterWise’s annual public forum, this year entitled WAVES of Change—emPOWERing Okanagan Residents for a Sustainable Future.

It is based on the U.N. World Water Day theme of “water and energy.”

The forum will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Laurel Packinghouse.

Participating panelists will include Anna Warwick Sears, OBWB executive director; Keith Veerman, FortisBC’s manager of PowerSense programs; Kiel Wilkie, engineering technician with the District of Lake Country; Deren Sentesy, co-chair of Cascadia Green Building Council (Thompson Okanagan branch) and owner of En Circle Design Build; and Brian Guy, an Okanagan homeowner who recently built a water/ energy efficient home.

The panel event is free but seating is limited so pre-registration is required.

Visit www.OkWaterWise.ca for more information.

The OBWB will also partner with UBC Okanagan as the Kelowna campus plans to hold events to celebrate UN World Water Day. Those events will be a presentation March 19 by Dr. Jeannette Armstrong called A Syilx Perspective on Water and Energy in the Columbia Basin, and on March 20 a special World Water Day ceremony at the university and a fun “Splashdown” water research event.

For more details see www.worldwaterday. ok.ubc.ca/.

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Dahl’s public talk, titled Social Animals in the Retail Jungle, aims to enlighten and empower people by uncovering hidden factors that sometimes drive our buying decisions.

He also discusses the implications of studies about brand rejection, showing that consumers can have more positive at-

titudes and fewer spending inhibitions after antagonistic sales tactics.

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editor of the Journal of Consumer Research and has published widely on the topics of creativity, social influence, and consumer emotions. He has spoken at universities around the world including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and the London Business School.

The Visiting Speaker Series is sponsored by the Faculty of Management at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Free registration for this lecture is at vssdahl. eventbrite.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

THEATRE

The Okanagan College Red Dot Players will present a timely historical offering with playwright Jeffrey Hatcher’s sharpedged adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector at the Kelowna campus on KLO Road, March 13 to 16, 7:30 p.m. each night.

The entertaining take on incompetence, ignorance and greed in a small Russian town is a hilarious comedy of errors and a biting commentary on the nature of corruption, as relevant today as when it was first written.

With witty dialogue and a fast-paced storyline, the play follows the antics of shady officials who mistake an insignificant clerk for a government inspector sent by the Tsar to spy on them.

Anxious to avoid the wrath of the Tsar, the officials flatter and bribe the clerk, who decides to take the officials for all they are worth.

“All the actors are bringing a tremendous amount of comic energy

to the production,” said artistic director and Okanagan College English professor Jeremy Beaulne.

“The play contains some wonderfully silly, absurdist humour along with a very pointed satirical depiction of corruption. It’s one of the largest shows I’ve ever directed —with a talented cast of 22 people, including students, faculty, alumni and members of the community.

“Some have been acting for years; others have never been on a stage before.”

There will be a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16.

Tickets are available at Mosaic Books, the Okanagan College Campus Store, and at the door.

The Red Dot Players are an Okanagan College theatre club based on the Kelowna campus, with a mission to produce plays that entertain, challenge and educate audiences.

The Government Inspector is the Red Dot Players’ fourth annual

Entertainment IN THE LOOP production.

“I’ve been very fortunate to collaborate with a core team of Okanagan College colleagues on all four of the productions I’ve directed for the Red Dot Players,” said Beaulne.

“We receive a lot of support from Okanagan College, which encourages us to mount a production each year.”

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production,The Government Inspector, on March 13 to 16 at the Kelowna campus.

Glorious Sons will make a stop on the group’s first cross-Canada tour in Kelowna for a show at Fernando’s Pub, 279 Bernard Ave., on March 23.

Having grown up in a small town, The Glorious Sons are more than just a group of fun loving guys with a passion for rock’n roll.

The Glorious Sons debut EP Shapeless Art has been generating buzz across the country since its release in November 2013.

The EP debuted at #4 on the iTunes Rock Charts, with their first single “Mama” quickly following suit.

ART EXHIBIT

After Faceb00k: Kelowna is a localized exhibition presented by Montreal-based artists Serge-Olivier Rondeau and Charles-Antoine Blais Métivier.

Beginning as a research project in the summer of 2012 at Centre Skol in Montreal, After Faceb00k is an ongoing archive of images taken from Facebook profiles.

By accessing public user profiles and sorting through a fraction of the millions of images uploaded to Facebook every day, Rondeau and Métivier document and curate unifying themes of locations and their inhabitants.

Themes range widely from hunting trips to va-

cations with dolphins to photos of feet.

In this way, Kelowna’s citizens supply the material for the city’s own self-portrait while adding to a much larger bank of images collected from Facebook users worldwide.

Printed as inkjet prints and categorized in largescale wall installations, the images collected from Kelowna’s edition of After Faceb00k allow the public to take a critical look at online social platforms and their place in our lives.

Visit the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art between April 4 and May 17 to view the exhibition.

There will be an opening reception with the artists Friday, April 4, 7 p.m.

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is an artist-run centre located in Kelowna at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Attn 68-2298.

completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts but there is no extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.

The cast includes Roman Danylo, who for five seasons starred on CTV’s Comedy Inc. As a stand-up comedian, he has appeared on Just For Laughs and The Debaters.

David Milchard has been an Internet sensation with over 40 million hits for his Youtube videos “Convos With My 2 Year Old.” Ken Lawson starred in the Canadian sitcom Health Nutz and has performed all over North America with The Vancouver TheatreSports League and The Second City.

Chris Casillan is an improv comedy vet with Vancouver Theatre Sports and a Canadian Comedy Award winner with his sketch comedy group Canadian Content.

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The Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia will present country musician Craig Morgan in concert on Friday, March 28, in Kelowna.

Morgan is wellknown for producing country music that people can relate to. He’s a working class man with a heart for family and the little joys of everyday life.

His hit singles include “This Ole’ Boy,” “Wake Up Lovin’ You,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Tough” and “International Harvester.”

In 2005 his song “That’s What I Love About Sunday” topped the charts for six weeks and was the most played song of the year.

Before becoming the country music star he is today, Morgan worked as a soldier, sheriff’s dep-

The Comic Strippers is a male stripper parody and comedy improv show coming to the Rotary Centre for the Arts for one show April 19, 8 p.m.

For tickets, call the Box Office at 250-7175304 or go online to www.selectyourtickets. com.

The premise behind the show is a fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians, performs an improv comedy routine.

While the comics try to be sexy, it just comes out funny.

Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches.

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uty, assistant manager for a Walmart dairy section, and as an emergency medical technician.

His single “Almost Home” put him on the map in 2002 and success quickly followed, leading him to receive an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008.

Morgan is also an avid hunter. During the show season, he keeps a target on a tractor trailer so that he can practice using his bow in his downtime.

His love for the outdoors was fostered from a young age by both of his parents; many of his early memories involve time spent with family around the campfire during hunts.

Today, Morgan shares his passion for the outdoors with his children.

In 2010, he debuted on the Outdoor Channel with a reality show called “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” which provided an inside look at Morgan’s love for music, hunting, and family life.

The fifth season of his award-winning TV show will return this summer.

The concert will take place at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre in Kelowna.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the concert will begin at 9 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets.

For more information on this event, please visit www.goabc.org, call toll free 1-877-818-2688 or email info@goabc.org.

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Artworks by more than 25 local artists will be displayed throughout the gallery’s largest exhibition space, including 20 unique works created specifically for Appetite for Art by artists using a wooden shadow box frame.

“The Kelowna Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions by supporting sponsors, Farris, Vaughn, Wills & Murphy LLP, KPMG, Stan Somerville and media sponsor, CBC Radio One,” said Kelowna Art Gallery

executive director Nataley Nagy. “We absolutely could not hold this event without the tremendous support we’ve had from artists, local businesses, board members, and other gallery supporters.”

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

Also filling up the concert lineup this month at Prospera Place will be rockers ZZ Top on March 20, and Yes on March 21, 7:30 p.m.

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Register now for the Okanagan’s first half marathon for 2014. www.okanagan.bc.ca/halfmarathon Sunday, April 6.

The race starts at 8 a.m. at Okanagan College 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna Early bird pricing until March 16.

Register online until April 2. Runners may also register in person on Saturday, April 5 from 12 - 2 p.m. And on the morning of the race – Sunday, April 6.

Volunteers are needed for the race, contact Michelle at 250-762-5445 ext. 4649 or fill out the volunteer form online at www.okanagan.bc.ca/halfmarathon.

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Chopin, Haydn, Liebermann, Field, Scriabin and Czerny will be presented Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 1162 Hudson Rd., in West Kelowna.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at West Kelowna Music School, 2372 Dobbin Rd, in Westbank.

Wheeler, from Red Deer, Ab., holds a doctorate in piano performance and pedagogy and is currently on faculty at Red Deer College in Alberta where he teaches piano.

Wheeler has appeared as a recitalist, accompanist, adjudicator and workshop clinician throughout Canada and the United States.

A senior examiner and clinician for the Royal Conservatory of Music, he recently presented at the European Piano Teachers Association Conference in Serbia and conducted master classes in South Korea.

His concert is sponsored by the Westside Music Festival, the Alberta Piano Teachers Association, and Grace Lutheran Church.

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.

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

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 CONNECT— an art program for adults with developmental disabilities.

This year the gala evening is inspired by the Art Deco styling of prohibition-era fashions and décor. Attendees can expect to sample complimentary gourmet offerings created by Waterfront Wines, Joy Road Catering, Poppadoms – Taste India!, and Sugar Sweet Cupcakes, paired with tastings from Mission Hill Family Estate, Quails’ Gate Winery, Tree Brewing, and Okanagan Spirits.

Upon arrival, guests will walk the red carpet, and be welcomed with a

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Join Cod Gone Wild for a special St. Patrick’s matinee show and help them celebrate the release of their brand new album entitled, “Battered and Fried.” They will be performing the entire album front to back as well as some of their personal St. Patrick’s Day favourites. The show will also feature the four part harmony bliss of the Okanagan Celtic Choir. This is a hand clapping’ foot stompin’ good time you do not want to miss!

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enth-Day Adventist church is collecting donations of tools, school and classroom supplies and clothing.

A small group of dedicated church members headed up by Larry Burnett started working on the project last fall.

Its genesis began when Burnett’s stepson, local dentist Jonathan Visscher, went to Haiti to donate his dental skills through the New Reality International organization in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake which destroyed so much of the country’s already crumbling social welfare and public service infrastructure.

While there Visscher, the founding president of New Reality International Canada, and another dentist Joel couldn’t help but notice the abundance of orphans on Haiti’s streets.

The two were there primarily for medical and dental purposes, but after seeing all these kids with no homes, they asked what was being done about that and were put in touch with a project to build a sustainable chil-

dren’s village on a seven-acre site in Tru-Du Nord, Haiti, for 100 children that would include housing, a school, vocational training centre, working farm, two drilled water wells and security wall and gates to the property.

The government provided the land to NRI for the village, on the proviso that it would include a health care clinic.

Joel came to speak about the village project at the church last fall, and his talk planted the idea in Burnett’s mind of how to help this initiative.

“I knew we were phasing out our thrift shop in the church and that we had a container that could be used to collect items to send to the village,” Burnett said.

With the support of church volunteers along with School District 23, the French Cultural Centre, local tradesmen and Roy’s Shoes among many others, the campaign to fill the container with supplies was underway.

“Hugh Gloster (school district superintendent) is someone I have known

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LARRY Burnett sitting in container that is beginning to fill up with donated supplies for a sustainable orphaned children’s village project in Haiti. for years and when I went to him with this project, he believed in our idea and pointed me in the direction of people I could network with that could help out,” said Conway, who works in operations for the school district.

Those contacts have resulted in the collection of many school supplies, old tools, books, shoes, and day to day living needs from beds to ironing boards.

The one big-ticket item Burnett is holding out hope for is the donation of a small compact

utility tractor that could serve many purposes for the village.

“The concept behind the village is to be a self-sustainable, so they would grow their own food on the seven-acre site and sell any surplus, and make things at the vocational school to help support as well,” said Burnett, noting donated trailbikes would also be useful since the main mode of transportation is walking.

“The tractor would be a real workhouse for the village from farming to moving things around the

property. These people have nothing so the idea here is to help get them on their feet with this donation to where they can look after themselves and not require our help.”

Burnett hopes the container will be packed and ready to go by the end of May. “It will be a huge blessing for these people when that container arrives at the village with so many things they need,” he said.

To provide a donation, contact Larry or Maggie Burnett at 250-860-0747.

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‘He’s still alive in our hearts…We never will forget him’

Kevin Parnell

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Hockey players and coaches participating in this weekend’s annual Shaun Crosby Memorial Hockey Tournament in Kelowna may not know about the young hockey player the tournament is named after.

It’s been 25 years since Kelowna-born Shaun Crosby passed away in a car accident while traveling with his family toward Calgary.

But for the parents of the fun-loving nine-yearold, the annual hockey tournament in Shaun’s name is a yearly trip down memory lane they are thankful to have.

“I look forward to it every year,” said Shaun’s dad, Les, this week prior to the start of the peewee house league tournament in his son’s name. “It’s 25 years since he passed away and I expect a lot of people now don’t remember Shaun. But once people find out and see us there at the rink some people come and talk.

Others they don’t know

what to say and I understand that. But we are open to talk about him at anytime. He’s still alive in our hearts and we don’t ever want to forget him.

We never will.”

Mom Maureen said the tournament has helped to alleviate the couple’s fears in the years since the passing of their son.

“Our biggest fear was that he would be forgotten,” she said. “But this tournament has helped keep Shaun’s memory alive. We still see people that played hockey with him.”

Shaun Crosby was a typical nine-year-old: He played hockey, soccer and baseball. In hockey, his dad was his coach every year he played. He had a playful nature, joking one summer with his father that he no longer wanted to play hockey, until the pair ran into the president of minor hockey and Shaun declared that he was joking all along and would play another year.

“He turned to me and said ‘I got you,’” recalled Les with a chuckle. “He always had a smile on

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THE PARENTS of Shaun Crosby, Les and Maureen, with the tournament plaque and a painting of their late son, Shaun, who passed away 25 years ago. A minor hockey tournament in his name takes place this weekend. his face. You could tell when he was joking because he would get a great big smile and walk away.

That’s one thing we remember him by was his great big smile.”

He also made an impact on friends, even at a young age. Shaun’s best friend in Grade 4 was a girl, who for 20 years after his passing would come to visit Les and Maureen,

even bringing her firstborn child to introduce to the Crosbys.

“We were so honoured that someone would do that in his memory,” said Les. “Shaun was a char-

acter. He was well-liked. I remember one year at the tournament a parent came up to me to shake my hand. He said I coached him and he had played with Shaun and now his

son was in this tournament. It just brought back so many memories. It’s so enjoyable to have someone come and say that they remember Shaun.”

This weekend, when 20 pee wee house league teams gather in Kelowna to take part in the annual Shaun Crosby tournament, they will sport helmet decals in Shaun’s honour and play for a tournament plaque with Shaun’s picture on it.

They may not know the player the tournament is named after, but hopefully there are many big smiles at the rink, much the way Shaun used to smile.

Les and Maureen Crosby will be there, remembering their son. “I tell people that if I start to cry it’s OK,” said Les. “It’s good news, not bad news. It’s good to have a cry for him. It means he is still in our hearts.”

The 18th annual Shaun Crosby Memorial Tournament begins Friday and continues until Sunday at the Rutland Arena. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

Rockets clinch No. 1, meet Americans in playoffs Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

In 2004, the Kelowna Rockets won the second of back-to-back Western Hockey League regular season titles.

A decade later, the Rockets are No. 1 again.

Kelowna secured the Scotty Munro Trophy as the league’s regular season champs for 2013-14 on Wednesday night with a 4-1 win over the Kamloops Blazers.

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Just as important as the pride factor for the organization is the fact that the Rockets have claimed home-ice advantage for the duration of the WHL playoffs.

“We play well in our building,” said Rockets’ head coach Ryan Huska, “so to get home ice is always nice, and should be an advantage for us, the further we move along in the playoffs.

“As far as finishing first and winning the title,

the guys should be very proud of that,” Huska added. “Seventy-two games is a long season, and to overcome all the ups and downs in a very tough conference, it’s a great accomplishment for the players.”

By virtue of finishing first, the Rockets will meet the eighth-place Tri-City Americans in the opening round of the playoffs, beginning March 22 at Prospera Place.

But first things first,

Kelowna will wrap up the regular season this weekend with a homeand-home set against the Giants; Friday night in Vancouver and Saturday back in Kelowna.

“We need to make sure our habits and our process is proper and that we play the right way,” Huska said.

“It’s easy for teams to look forward at this time of year but we don’t want to do that. We have some things to work on, includ-

ing our special teams, which haven’t been as good as we’d like every night.”

The Rockets handled the Americans with relative ease during the regular season, winning all four meetings by a combined score of 20-5.

“Everybody’s 0-0 starting the playoffs,” said Huska. “What happened during the regular season doesn’t mean anything.”

First round schedule The following are the dates for the first-round series between the Rockets and Americans: Game 1—Saturday, March 22 @ Kelowna, 7:05 Game 2—Sunday, March 23 @ Kelowna, 5:05 Game 3—Tuesday, March 25 @ Tri-City, 7:05 Game 4— Wednesday, March 26 @ Tri-City, 7:05 Game 5—Friday, March 28 @ Kelowna, 7:05 * Game 6—Saturday, March 29 @ Tri-City, 7:05 * Game 7—Tuesday, April 1 @ Kelowna, 7:05 * * If necessary

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Five teams, including the host tier 1 Rockets, will be showcased in the city April 3 to 6 at the 2014 Western Canadian Bantam AAA Hockey Championship.

The Kelowna squad will be joined by four provincial champions from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in a round-robin format.

Games will be played at Rutland Arena, with the gold medal final set for Sunday, April 6.

The host Rockets will tune up for Westerns with a trip to Prince George for next week’s B.C. Hockey midget provincials.

Kelowna coach Tom Watters expects the competition at Westerns to bring out the best in his club.

“We’ve played 59 games so far this year, so we’re game-hardened by now,” said Watters. “Our team has risen to the challenge all year playing top-calibre teams. I’d like to say we’ve won a majority of those, but I can’t. We have been very competi-

tive and that’s what we’re looking for at this tournament is to stay competitive. If we can steal one or two that would be great.”

The tournament will be played three weeks ahead of the Western Hockey League’s annual bantam draft, giving scouts one good, long last look at some of the elite bantam talent from across the region.

Kelowna Minor Hockey executive director Leoni Popoff said the spotlight will shine on some of the country’s top young players for four days.

“These are the best of the best in the west, and this is the highlight of these kid’s careers so far,” Popoff said. “It’s a great honour for us to be hosting this event.

“There will be scouts from all the WHL teams, the families of players from all the provinces will be here, and we’ll also be live-streaming this as well so fans back home will be able to take in the games.”

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FORWARD Kelti Jeri-Leon and his Kelowna tier 1

Rockets teammates will host the Western Canadian Bantam Hockey Championship next month. benefits of hosting the Westerns, KMH executive board member Dave Pattison hopes it paves the way for similar events in the future.

“We obviously want to do a great job with this event, and down the road want to attract big event such as this,” said Patti-

son. “The city is always game for bringing in big competitions and hockey is a big part of this community, so it can go anywhere from here.”

For more information on the upcoming championship visit www.kelownaminorhockey.com, or call 250-861-5677.

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BRONZED…The Dr. Knox Grade 9 boys basketball team placed third at the provincial champion-

ships in Kitsilano, beating Lord Byng in the bronze medal game 50-40. Dr. Knox won the school award for the highest GPA involved in the tournament while personal awards went to Mason Bourcier, who was voted to the first team all-star team, Owen Keys, who was voted second team all-star and Kanaan Mcgoran, voted an honorable mention all-star. Gavin Saini and Aiden Van Dam also won the 2-ball competition.

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The Okanagan Rockets will look to take another step towards the B.C. Major Midget League title this weekend when they host the Valley West Hawks in the bestof-three seminal series.

The teams will face off Friday night at 8 p.m.

Sat the Capital News Centre, then again at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. A third and deciding game, if needed would be played Sunday at 10 a.m. at CNC. s The Rockets, who finished 11 points ahead yof Valley West for second spot, took three of the four head-on meetings from

the Hawks this season.

“They were on our heels all season in third place,” said Rockets GM David Michaud.

“It’s become a great rivalry between our two clubs. They have some very skilled players and work extremely hard. We know that they will be very tough to handle, but if we continue to play our brand of hockey, I like our chances of moving on.”

The other semifinal series features the defending champion Vancouver Northwest Giants against the Greater Vancouver Canadians.

Cole Kingzett has committed to the UBC Okanagan men’s soccer squad, as the Heat prepares for this fall’s debut in Canada West.

A midfielder from Penticton, he has played his last four years for Thompson Okanagan Football Club (TOFC) in the Super Y league, as well as the recently formed BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL).

Heat head coach Dante Zanatta has had an eye on the 6-foot-2, 170-pound Kingzett for a while now, noticing Cole when they crossed paths at the TOFC, with Kingzett as a player and Zanatta as technical director. Kingzett has already had experience playing with the big boys as he twice had the opportunity to go up against the

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Notice is hereby given that the Regional Board of the Regional District of Central Okanagan will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of those who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned amendments to Land Use Contact Amendment Bylaw No. 258, Rural Westside Official Community Plan No. 1274, 2006, and Zoning Bylaw No. 871, 2000.

The Public Hearing shall take place on the 24th of March 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Woodhaven Board Room at the Regional District of Central Okanagan, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C. 1. Bylaw No: 871-215 (Our File: Z12/05) Applicant: Regional District of Central Okanagan Purpose of the Bylaw in General Terms: Amendments related to Temporary Agricultural Worker Dwellings/Accommodations are in keeping with provincial guidelines and initiatives that support agricultural operations in the region. The additional housekeeping items respond to highlighted issues identified through day-to-day workings with the Zoning Bylaw.

Housekeeping Text Amendments •RU7 Cottage Lot zone to reflect the permitted use of ‘Tourist cabin’, not ‘Single detached house’.

•To be consistent with RDCO Subdivision and Development Services Bylaw No. 704, minimum parcel frontage has been added to the following zones A1, F1, CL8, I4, I4A, P1 and P3.

•Prohibited Uses Section to remove “The parking of a recreational vehicle.” and replace with “The parking of recreational or other vehicles.”

Mapping Amendments •District Lot 3789 ODYD Except Plan H15438 from RU1 Rural 1 to F1 Forest Resource.

•District Lot 4692 ODYD from RU1 Rural 1 to A1 Agricultural.

•Lot A, District Lots 2550 and 2923, ODYD, Plan KAP92657 from RU2 Rural 2 to RU4 Country Residential.

•Lot B, District Lot 2923, ODYD, Plan KAP92657 from RU4 Country Residential to RU2 Rural 2.

2. BYLAW NOs. 258-04, 1274-03 and 871-221 (Our File: Z14/01) Location: 4625 Westside Road Legal Description: Lot A, Plan KAP65996, District Lot 3546, ODYD Applicants/Owners: N. Weninger & C. Bailey Present OCP Designation: Commercial Resort Requested OCP Designation: Rural Residential Present Zoning: Land Use Contract No. 258 Requested Zoning: RU6 Small Holdings Purpose of the Bylaw in General Terms: To discharge Land Use Contract No. 258, to amend the OCP land use designation to Rural Residential, and to zone the parcel to RU6 Small Holdings in order to allow development of the 2.4 ha property as a rural residential lot.

Copies of the bylaws, information, correspondence and reports may be inspected at the offices of the Community Services Department (Planning Counter) of the Regional District of Central Okanagan, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C., (Phone 250-469-6227) during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays), from the date of this notice up to and including the date of the Public Hearing.

At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws.

No representation will be received by the Regional Board after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Date: March 14, 2014 at Kelowna, B.C.

Apple big support for parathrathlon As a long-time supporter of paratriathlon in Canada, the 2014 Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon will host the Elite Paratriathlete Sprint during this year’s Apple, taking place the weekend of August 15 to 17 in Kelowna.

The Apple will also offer other top class triathlon events to satisfy the appetite of all ages, stages and abilities including the Paratriathlete Olympic race.

“Our experienced race director continues to optimize the course for paratriathletes and we are looking forward to seeing Canadian and other paratriathletes in action again,” said Mike Hassard vice-president of the Kelowna Apple Triathlon Society.

Top international and Canadian paratriathlete Pierre Ouellet will be in Kelowna to take part and had the following to say about his participation in the Pushor Mitchell Ke-

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“Pathways Abilities Society helps those with developmental disabilities to become included in community through encouragement, education, and employment,” said Kim Harrison, employment developer at Pathways. “Organized sport is a great way to become connected to the community. We look forward to being part of this great event.”

Pathways will lend support by recruiting volunteers who will assist paratriathletes in transitioning between the swimming and cycling stages of the race.

“We are honoured to be hosting the Paratriathlete Elite Sprint and

Olympic race and grateful for the assistance of Kelowna’s Pathway Abilities Society,” said Hassard.

The Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon will also be a qualifying race for the 2015 ITU Age Group World Championships in Chicago, offering three qualifying Olympic and Sprint distance spots per age group and gender. It will host three Elite races in total (Elite Sprint, Junior Elite Sprint and Elite Paratriathlete Sprint) as well as the BC Provincial Championships for the Junior Elite and Olympic distance Age Group events. It also includes the National U15 and Junior Elite Grand Final.

More details are available at www.appletriathlon.com or for more information on the Pathways Abilities Society go to www.pathwayskelowna.ca.

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At the B.C. Open in Victoria, the girls relay team of Clarrise Obedkoff, 14, Katie Dunlop, 15, Skye Kinnear, 15, and Tia Itterman, 16, smashed two records in the 4x50 free and 4x50 medG ley events, shaving five seconds off each of the previous marks.

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kala’s marks erased previous records held by Roland Bauhart (1996) and Andrew Appleton (1998).

In Kamloops at the first annual Spring Madness teammates Molly Hill, 12, and Axana Merckx, 12, broke the club record in the women’s 11-12 1500 free in times of 20:58.49 and 20:33.16, bettering the 21:09.78 mark set previously by Tia Itterman in 2010.

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BEACHGOERS enjoy a day with smaller waves on Oahu’s North Shore where big waves regularly pound the beach.

Take a scenic drive on Oahu’s ‘country’ side Kristin Jackson CONTRIBUTOR

In the tiny, ramshackle Waikane Store, on Oahu’s east shore, a cheerful woman in an old-fashioned hair net offered up Hawaiian-style sushi—that means Spam.

The canned meat long has been a Hawaiian favourite, morphing into all kinds of dishes including Spam musubi—slices of grilled Spam draped on little blocks of rice. At this store, it’s made in the back along with hot-dog rolls, slices of hot dog encased in rice.

You could, if you prefer, get traditional Japanese sushi all around Oahu, including at fancy restaurants in high-rise Waikiki. Or try the local version at a down-home, little place like It’s part simple where that you Waikane, of thereally. essence It’s of “country” still endures along the island’s lush east coast.

Storms roll in from the Pacific, dumping

about 100 inches of rain a year on some of this Get going early in the morning to get a parkwindward east coast and helping keep much of it ing place and beat the crowds that flock to this rural and less-touristed. I drove a scenic route out protected bay that has some of Hawaii’s best of Waikiki that hugs the coast all the way, ending snorkeling. There’s a bonanza of tropical fish, up at the island’s wave-pounded North Shore. and sometimes sea turtles, to be seen in the steepYou could easily drive up and back in a day trip walled, collapsed volcanic crater that’s now (my route from Waikiki to the North Shore was ocean-filled. about 60 miles one way), but why hurry?

Walk down to the beach (a 2,000-foot-long There’s much to see along the way, from stretch of white sand) or take the park’s tram. beach parks to a big Buddhist-style temple and Hanauma has a visitor center and natural-history the sprawling Polynesian Cultural Center— exhibits; snack bar; and locker and snorkel-gear plus old-time slices of Hawaii life such as the rentals.

Waikane Store, which proudly proclaims on a Info: About 11 miles from Waikiki, just off hand-lettered sign that it opened in 1898. So go Route 72. Admission $7.50, parking $1. See slowly and spend a night (or more) at the North honolulu.gov/parks/facility/hanaumabay Shore.

• Sandy Beach Here’s a sampling of what to see on this very Stop here to see the daredevil bodysurfers want play.

It’seast thethen style you demand. scenic to drive, going northward from and bodyboarders at this beach just off Route Waikiki, mostly on Routes 72 and 83.

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Info: About 2 miles from Hanauma Bay, with parking lot right off Route 72.

• Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail If you’re able to do a gentle hike, don’t miss Makapu’u Point. Walk to the top of a bluff on a paved trail with outstanding views of towering headlands and islets, humpback whales and paragliders. Some paragliders soar so close to the end-of-trail lookout platforms that you can say hello as they swoop past.

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and the mile-long trail winds500 feet up amid low scrubby plants to the lookout. It can be hot in the middle of the day; lots of locals walk the trail at sunrise or late afternoon.

A red-roofed lighthouse perches postcard-perfect on a ledge part way up (although it’s closed to visitors). At the top are some abandoned military bunkers and views, views, views. Want more walking? Makapu’u trail is part of the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, and lower trails branch off near the parking lot and wind out to the beach.

Info: About 2.5 miles from Sandy Beach. Parking lot is several hundred yards off Route 72 as it climbs between tall bluffs.

No fee. See hawaiistateparks.org/hiking/oahu/index.cfm?hike_id=23.

• Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden Going northward from Makapu’u, Route 72 skirts the ocean with sheer headlands looming above.

If you want to see President Barack Obama’s regular family-vacation destination and lovely white-sand beaches, detour into Kailua,a commuter beach-town (with a fast route over the mountains to Honolulu). I wanted to stick to the more rural side of life, so I drove on northward, stopping instead at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden.

This 400-acre garden is a botanical wonderland of tropical rain-forest trees and shrubs (and serves as a flood-protection buffer for the area).

A road winds through it, but park at some of the half-dozen themed areas to walk short trails among gardens of Polynesian, African, Native Hawaiian and other plants and to

a small lake. Info: About 13.5 miles from Makapu’u Point. Watch for signs to the garden turnoff in the suburban area of Kaneohe. No fee. honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/hmbg. htm.

• Byodo-In Temple Now for something rather surreal. Hook into Route 83—the two-lane meandering route to the North Shore, also called the Kamehameha Highway—and veer off it to the Valley of the Temples

Memorial Park.

The 200-acre cemetery, spreading over rolling green hills, contains a Japanese Buddhist temple nestled at the base of a greenery-cloaked ridge.

It’s a replica of an ancient Japanese temple, with a pagoda like roof, a gleaming statue of Buddha inside and a pond in front where big orange koi swim.

Built in 1968 to commemorate a century of Japanese immigration to

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Many Buddhist Hawaiians are buried near it; busloads of Asian tourists come to see the temple. Info: About 4.5 miles from Ho’omaluhia garden. It’s also in suburban Kaneohe, alongside the highway. $3 admission. byodo-in.com.

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Everywhere you turn, it seems Citroen no longer sells in North there is either a Ford Fiesta America though periodically or an Opel Astra (the General we hear rumours of a return by Motors subsidiary) about to the French manufacturer and its cross your path. If it is not those home rivals, Peugeot and Reexamples, there are any number nault. Their lines are so different of other similar sized economy While there is a to the often indistinguishable cars from the likes of Citroen, greater acceptance of small cars we get. Some of the VW, and Peugeot buzzing by.

Micro cars such as the tiny smaller vehicles in our French creations are positively and I found myself gawSmart, with which we are facities, people outside funky ping at such an example in the miliar, and even smaller vehicles urban areas have new Citroen C4 Cactus. It’s zip into roadside parking spots where previously only a motormore ground to cover designed to challenge the likes of the Ford Focus and the VW Golf. cycle would park. and so are tempted It uses lightweight materials exMy two-prong mission at the by larger vehicles. tensively, including an aluminum Geneva Motor Show was to hood, which means it sips gas. view small cars we might see Keith Morgan The rubberized pads along the sometime soon and others we side would be perfect for people never will see but wish we who regularly have close encounters with could! Then ponder whether small cars will garage doorframes! ever catch on here in the way they have in General Motors looks to penetrate the difficult Europe. younger buyer marked with its Opel/VauxThere was something familiar about the first hall Adam. It’s dressed up in interesting car I encountered in the giant Palexpo show colours but it’s what is under the hood that buildings. Ah yes, a European version of the makes it really interesting. It has a variety trusty Honda Civic – Canada’s hottest seller of bigger engines as options but its smallest in that market segment. I am sure Honda engine is a new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder gas Canada would sell more if they resembled the engine, mated to a six-speed manual transvery hot Type R concept, which is destined to mission, with the pulling power of 1.6-litre be a racer. Yes, the new North American Civic power plant. Fuel consumption is expected is sportier than the last generation but the to be a miserly 4.5 L/100 km (combined city Euro versions always seem that bit sharper in highway). It may show up here in some form design. but right now GM has more than its fair share Next up was the Mazda Hazumi hatchback, of small cars. expected successor to the current Mazda2 and

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Finally, I cast a close eye over the Audi S1, which is a hot sportback version of the popular A1.

It comes with a 228hp 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engine capable of hitting 100 km/h in less than six seconds. I will reveal it will sell for more than $40,000 in the UK. It’s fast, it’s a premium offering and I’ll eat my hat if it shows up here.

All of the above have great fuel economy going for them and most are competitively priced. The common keys to their success likely come down to two key factors. Impressive fuel consumption numbers matter because fuel in Europe is substantially more expensive than here. And Europe is crawling with folks going about their daily duties on often far less land and road space.

While there is a greater acceptance of smaller vehicles in our cities, people outside urban areas have more ground to cover and so are tempted by larger vehicles, especially as a first family vehicle.

And the truth is that the advances in fuel saving technology means there’s not a massive difference between the econo-cars and small family sedans. And perhaps a bigger factor is for “an extra $20 a month, madam, you could have the roominess and utility of this car.” A line heard in most dealerships, most days. And the sales people are not wrong. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Confessions of a Curber I was itching to sell another car. I‘d spent my first cash quickly. The new TV looked great in my living room.

So I scrounged the dealer lots in my neighbourhood. I found the perfect car at a small dealership not far from my house.

Gray with four doors. Everything was still intact, but it was priced low. The dealer gave me the car’s history right away. It had been in three accidents over its lifetime. Nothing too major, but damage was done and repaired.

I couldn’t spot the repairs. So, I happily bought it and registered it.

I didn’t want my wife and kids to know what I was up to, so I parked it around the block. I knew it would be gone in a few days.

This time, I used Kijiji and Craigslist.

“Car for sale. Served me well, but wife wants a new car. Accident and damage free.

Looking to sell fast, low price. Cash only. Call cell for info.”

I got a text message from a woman across town.

I told her I’d meet her at a nearby gas station and would throw in a free tank of gas. She was thrilled.

When I met her, she told me that she needed a cheap, dependable vehicle to get to her new job. She’dd been taking the bus for weeks and was tired of her commute.

To my annoyance, she wanted to check the vehicle thoroughly. So I distracted her. I told her I was sad to let “my baby” go, but I

wanted to keep my wife happy. She nodded sympathetically.

As she handed me the money, she asked if the vehicle was in any accidents.

Now, I’m not a good liar. So I simply said, No. It’s her fault for not asking for a CarProof or ICBC vehicle history report.

That seemed to do it. She was pleased and drove away with a smile on her face. As for me, I went home with a fat wallet.

A few days later, I got a text: “Got CarProof report. Three accidents?!?!?

Need money back now!!!”

I panicked. But not for long.

I was getting good at this. I just got a new cell number. She didn’t know my name – that old fake ID worked great. And she had no idea where I lived. Finding me would wear her out.

I was in the clear. But will I be so lucky next time? *Curber – An individual posing as a private seller, but selling vehicles for profit as a business. A curber often misrepresents the history and condition of a vehicle. Curbers offer none of the protections the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. aler.

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Powering this truck is a 4.0 Litre V6 dual valve timing V6 engine that produces an impressive 270 hp and 278 lb ft of torque. The 4Runner has 2 rows of seats, with an optional 3rd row, available on the upgrade and limited packages. An available sliding rear cargo tray holds up to 200 kg and comes in very handy when camping.

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Fiat 500: Diminutive car goes ‘big’ with Lounge

The Fiat 500 is cute but might not be the most practical choice as a family vehicle.

Sure, it has room for four, a peppy personality (even with its base 101 horsepower engine,) but accessing the rear seats isn’t the easiest and the cargo room is minimal.

Enter the all-new-for-2014 Fiat 500L: The “L” stands for “large” so those interior volume deficiencies listed with its pint-sized sibling are no more.

Dimensionally, the L is 27 inches longer, 6 inches taller in height and in width and there’s an extra 42 percent when it comes to inside space.

But wait, there’s more.

Literally.

The L comes with two additional doors to allow for easy access to the rear seats. And room for five passengers.

It loses a little bit of its pinch-the-cheeks cuteness but its practicality makes up for it.

In the driver’s seat, you have an almost unadulterated outward visibility. The 500L features a segment-exclusive glass from the A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views.

Parking is easy because you can pretty much see out of all four corners. And the 500L – even with its “large” designation – still fits comfortably into urban settings.

Driving the 500L, I noticed it doesn’t have quite the same amount of panache as the 500 Turbo. Granted, it’s a heavier vehicle.

But to still keep some of the driving fun behind the wheel, Fiat has outfitted it with a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine that provides 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft. of torque.

It’s also is available with two transmission options.

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available 6−Speed Euro Twin Clutch “automatic.”

The latter of the two costs an additional $1,450 and came equipped on my 500L Lounge trim.

To be honest, this dual clutch transmission was my least favourite part of the vehicle. It felt as though the gearing was off or it had some sort of gremlin inside causing a raucous to disturb the smooth functionality of what I would have expected.

On the flip side, there’s nothing that I felt was fundamentally wrong with it.

The transmission changed gears, got the car moving and did exactly what it was supposed to do. It also just felt weird/awkward to me and unlike any other dual clutch transmission, I’ve operated. Perhaps it is one of those features I would just need to get used to over time but our time together wasn’t long enough for me to embrace its quirks!

There were, however, other highlights of the 500L. The Lounge trim comes standard with leather trimmed bucket seats and front heated seats, perfect for those chilly mornings.

An upgraded item that was optioned on the L was the Uconnect system with a 6.5-inch screen (the standard is a 5-inch screen) complete with Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and a Beats Premium Audio System ($500.) If you’re a music lover, this is a great to add to a Fiat.

Besides, I find that the Uconnect media interface is one of the most intuitive infotainment systems to work with in the industry.

more evident.

Perhaps what really stands about this compact car is just how much people room there is inside. I never felt cramped nor did my passengers. Not to mention the 633L (22.4 cubic feet) of storage behind the second row seats.

The MSRP of the 2014 Fiat 500L Lounge is $25,995.

With the options and destination, the price as tested comes to $30,850.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC,) Hill Start Assist and 4− Wheel ABS brakes are part of its DNA along with a ParkView rear back−up camera, dual zone climate controls and steering wheel mounted audio controls.

When cruising along at highway speeds, road noise is kept to a minimum, which allowed me to enjoy the music via the Beats stereo system a little more.

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2014 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport Toyota is known for building high quality cars with fantastic resale value and has grabbed more Canadian Black Book “Best Retained Value” Awards than any other manufacturer.

In the Lexus line of cars and SUVs, the best seller by far is the RX 350 midsized SUV. Built using parts common to other Lexus and Toyota products, it represents a lot of what Toyota/Lexus is doing right.

The engine is powerful but still thrifty enough for most families, the space is generous and the design is elegant. For buyers that are looking for a bit more performance from the RX, the F-Sport package adds visual and emotional punch.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by March 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **Offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any 2014 Rondo model from participating retailers between March 1–31, 2014, upon proof of current ownership/lease of a competitive cross-over vehicle. Competitive models include specific VW, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Honda, GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles. Some conditions apply, ask your retailer or go to kia.ca for complete details. †Offer available on the retail purchase/lease of 2013/2014 Sportage and 2014 Sorento AWD models from participating retailers between March 1–31, 2014. $750 Credit will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. See your retailer for complete details. ∞Cash purchase price for the new 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) is $18,582 and includes a cash savings of $5,000 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers). Retailer may sell for less. ≠Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on financing offers on new 2013/2014 models. Financing for 84 months example: 2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) with a purchase price of $24,782 (including $1,665 freight/PDI) financed at 1.49% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $96 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $143. Cost of borrowing is $1,321.94 and total obligation is $26,104. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) shown is $1,504 (a $47 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. 60/84 Amortization Financing example: 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) with a purchase price of $28,482 (including $1,665 freight/PDI) financed at 0% for 60 months amortized over an 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $121 followed by 98 bi-weekly payments of $156 with a principal balance of $8,138 plus applicable taxes due after 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $28,482. Throwback Pricing incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing incentive for the 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) shown is $1,120 (a $35 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. Offer excludes applicable taxes. See retailer for complete details. 0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75YE)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E)/2014 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759E) is $40,595/$32,195/$38,295. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl (A/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. °The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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The cabin has plenty of room for a family of four with a big back seat and lots of legroom. The materials used are of the highest order and the RX put together well. The controller for the communications and navigation system is unique in the industry, mimicking a computer mouse. It feels very natural and the driver rarely needs to take their eyes of the road.

The array of buttons and their less than logical layout could do with an update.

The F-Sport comes which heated and cooled seats but it took me about five minutes to locate the switch in the centre armrest. The dial for the tuner is as far away from the driver as it could be and the seating position is very high.

Drive At the heart of all RX 350 models is a very versatile 3.5L V6 engine with 270hp. The F-Sport is made sportier by the inclusion of an 8-speed automatic transmission instead of the regular 6-speed unit. By adding two more gears this new model really jumps away from a stop and

pulls very well to highway speeds. Two extra gears make a world of difference, helping to bring the engine to life and improving fuel economy.

The suspension has also been modified to include a sport tuned dampers and springs. I could certainly tell this RX is different, in some city conditions, the ride can be very choppy and not what typical Lexus buyers would expect. The up side is that open road driving is much more sure-footed and dynamic. When the RX is thrown off-centre the top heavy nature of the RX shows its head, the centre of gravity feels much higher than some of the other sporty models in this class.

Verdict The RX350 is the best seller in the Lexus line for good reason. It offers the same interior space as a mid-sized sedan but sits higher for greater outward viability, comes standard with all-wheel drive and has a high resale value. The RX 350 F-Sport takes all the goodness of the regular RX and makes it a bit more aggressive, especially in the acceleration front. Potential buyers would be well advised to drive both the regular model and this sportier version to see if you can live with the choppy ride, it really is dramatic. zack.spencer@drivewaybc. ca

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4-Door L 6-Speed Manual/ 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual with an annual lease rate of 0%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $75/$85 for a 60 month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $9,750/$11,050. Lease offers include $600/$1,050 in Price Adjustments, Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Lease a new 2014 Accent 4-Door L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual and you’ll be entitled to a $600/$1,050 Price Adjustment.

Price Adjustment applies before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available credits or promotion other than the Hyundai Financial Service’s promotional lease offer. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km on all models except Genesis Sedan and Equus where additional charge is $0.25/km. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. *Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 60 months. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD for $28,359 at 0% per annum equals $218 bi-weekly for 60 months for a total obligation of $28,359. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $28,359. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʕPrice of models shown: 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/ 2014 Elantra Limited/ 2014 Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD are $20,249/$25,199/$40,659. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʈFuel consumption for new 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM), are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only.ʕ†* Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada. com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. * Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30). Freight ($1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. †* The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www. ajac.ca. ^ 2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. **When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. † Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. †† The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Sierra with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. + Whichever comes first. See dealer for conditions and limited warranty details. ‡ 0% for 36 month lease available on all 2014 Sierra 1500 Regular/Double/Crew Cabs. Sample lease payments based on 36-month lease of 2014 Sierra Double Cab 4x4 1SA + G80 + B30 on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: Sierra Double Cab 4x4 1SA + G80 + B30 including Freight and Air Tax is $30,488 at 0% APR, $1,075 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payment is $139 for 36 months. Total obligation is $11,951, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,538. ¥¥ 0% Purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sierra 1500. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208 for 48 months. 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Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. XRetail and basic fleet customers who purchase or lease an eligible Chevrolet, Buick or GMC delivered from dealer stock between March 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014 will receive one 40¢ savings per litre fuel card (fuel savings card) upon payment of an additional $.01. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Fuel savings card valid for 800 litres of fuel purchased from participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash except where required by law. GM is not responsible for cards that are lost, stolen or damaged. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence. Cards are property of Suncor Energy. To protect your card balance, register online at www.petro-canada.ca/preferred today.

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Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Advertising Representative The award winning Capital News has an opportunity for an Advertising Representative that is a result-oriented individual who enjoys working independently. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to develop new business and create strong marketing programs for our print and online publications.

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.

Farm Workers AJAY Boparai Enterprises Ltd. requires orchard workers for thinning, pruning & picking 2 full-time @ $11/hr and up to 8 seasonal June-Nov @ $10.33/hr. Call 250-712-2247 FARM SUPERVISOR TBA Farms Ltd. 3175 Smith Creek Rd. West Kelowna, BC V4T 1M7 is searching for a Farm Supervisor to work on a F.T. basis. $14-$15/hr Duties include but are not limited to provide agricultural services related to vineyards, Orchard/Cellars; Training workers; Coordinate / supervise general farm workers; Supervise/oversee growing and other vineyards, Orchard/Cellars related operations; Develop work schedules etc. Min. 1 yr exp. req’d as farm worker. No formal education req’d. Accommodation & Other benefits provided. Apply to: tbafarmsltd@hotmail.com FARM WORKER TBA Farms Ltd 3175 Smith Creek Rd. West Kelowna,BC V4T 1M7 is searching for Farm workers to work on a FT seasonal basis. Duties include but are not limited to provide agricultural services related to vineyards, Orchard / Cellars; Orchard / Cellars related operations etc. $10.25- $10.50/hr No exp. req’d as farm worker.

No formal education req’d. Accommodation & other benefits provided. Apply to: tbafarmsltd@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. June 15 to Oct. 31st, Sukh Sidhu, 1655 Geen Rd. Kel. 250-491-1829 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 10 positions starting March 1, 2014. 100 positions starting July 1st. Email resume: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872

Haircare Professionals ARE you a charismatic, diversely talented, professional hair stylist, looking for a high performance team with benchmark customer service standards? If you want to excel, we want to hear from you.

Email your resume to secrethairaffair@shaw.ca, and tell us why you are the best candidate.

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Production Line Sorters

Cherry sorting positions available at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country.

Must have previous cherry sorting experience. Applicant must be able to stand for long periods of time for 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately July 15, 2014 and ending early September 2014. Accommodation and meals provided if required. Pay $10.33 per hour plus quality bonus. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or at jobs@coralbeach.ca Students age 12-15 after school cash. www.student1st.ca Toll Free 1 855 543-9675

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Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems.

Top wages & beneďŹ ts Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

STUCCO applicators required immediately. Wages depend on experience. Must have valid BC Drivers License. Call or Text. Kevin (250)-862-7418

Services

Alternative Health

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Days/Evenings. New Kelowna number 250-878-8968, Kim

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Massages by Lilly. Please call 250-317-4315

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.

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.

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Education/Trade Schools

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Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School

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Services

Services

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Home Care

Cleaning Services

Countertops

Home Improvements

Roofing & Skylights

$100 & Under

EXPERIENCED caregiver, personal assistant, companion available to make your life more comfortable. Call Gisela 250- 68-0622.

EXPERIENCED house cleaner will clean weekly or biweekly in the Kelowna area.

Bondable. Ref’s avail., if desired. Carol 250-860-4011.

O.C.D. ( : Okanagan Cleaning Divas : ) Extreme attention to detail Over 20 years of experience Residential / move in/outs / post construction. You will be amazed how O.C.D. we are!!! $25/hr. Call LOLA: 250878-1599 WILL do all cleaning. $23/hr.

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

REFACE Countertops.

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

www.paintspecial.com.

3 rooms for $299! Price incls.

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

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

FURNACE Filters, 3M, Size: 14x25, $10. 250-764-1941.

INSULATION Batts, R12/16, 100pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 INSULATION Batts, R12/16, 100pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 LUMBER, 2”x10”x11’+ 20pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 LUMBER, 2”x10”x11’+ 20pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 LUMBER, 2x4 x8’ 9”, 100pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 LUMBER, 2x4 x8’ 9”, 100pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 LUMBER, 2”x8”x11’, 34pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 TWIN Bed, clean mattress, good frame. $25. 250-7633495

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping The Tax Pros. Income Tax Service. Orchard Park Mall.

250-762-8206, 250-717-8299

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

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

Cleaning Services House Needs Cleaning? No Time To Do It? Call Caddy Cleaning (250)763-2377

Drywall MJ Drywall & Renovations Drywall, taping, texture spray.

Call Mike at 250-826-8033

Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm., Service Calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. Lic’d, Bonded & Insured. Alan: 250-808-6595 PANEL Pro Electric. Panel upgrades, Mobile home Cert.

Lic/Ins. Dennis, 250-878-6634 PILATO ELECTRIC. Call Tom Pilato 250-878-1811.

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

Garden & Lawn

CENTRAL 1920 Burtch Rd Westbank March 15 & 16 9-2 March 14 & 14th Fri & Sat 52-2250 Louie Dr.Downsizing 9am-3pm Table, chairs, lug- furn, tools hshld & MORE!! gage, TV and MORE!!!

Rutland, 138 Bornais Street March 15, 8-3. Multi-Fam Moving Sale, just about FREE!

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Fresh From the Fields

Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. GEMINI BATHS: 250862-6991

Landscaping CUSTOM YARD CARE. Call Today For ALL Your Lawn Care Needs!!! 250-862-0821 EX Orchardist will prune your trees and shrubs. Call (778)214-6611

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

Moving & Storage AAA Best Rates Moving $59+.

FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 Allow Payless Moving to do the lifting for you. 1 man + truck $49/hr - 250-808-2938 DAN-MEL MOVING SERVICES Local & long distance 4 ton 250-215-0147, 250-766-1282 U1ST - MOVING 2 men on a two ton truck. $70/hr.

Call 250-859-8362.

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING Reasonable Rates, Fully Equip’d Trucks, Local-long Distance, Storage Available. No Job Too Small!

Free Estimates. Call Joe Anytime at: 250-470-8194

Painting & Decorating

250-448-2379

“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 Call: 250-862-4997 for pick-up

Education/Tutoring

1111 Aerating, Fruit Tree Pruning, Yard Maint. Power Raking. James 250-869-5349 111ALL Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Insured, For a free quote call Dave: 250-212-1716 AAA Lawn. Spring Specials!

Tree pruning, pwr rake, aeration,fertilizer etc 250-212-5320 AERATING, Power Raking, Hedge, Shrub & Tree Pruning, Rototilling, Lawn Mowing, etc.

Michael @ Ace of Spades, 250-878-1315 JIM’S MOWING Book a job at www.jimsmowing.ca or call 310-JIMS(5467) JOE’S Quality Lawn & Garden Services. Call 778-215-1956 or

Kitchen Cabinets

Education/Tutoring

KATH’S YARD CARE. SPRING CLEAN UP & Raking Leaves.

Call (250)212-7003 M&S Lawn & Garden. Full yard maint & landscaping.

Free Est. Jim 250-861-3693

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

HANDYMAN, Minor home repairs & Installations, Call 250-859-2154

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

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 LARRY’S Home Repairs & Upgrades. Small drywall jobs, painting, electrical, & some plumbing 250-717-3251

GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. BBB Member Call Steffen, 250-863-8224 OK Roofing All repairs, maint., & re-roofs. Warranty on all work. Free Est., 878-1172

Handypersons

Education/Tutoring

Roofing & Skylights

Education/Tutoring

“IS CARING YOUR CALLING?” BECOME A HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Personal & Professional Development of the Caregiver · Communication Skills · Health & Lifestyles · Problem Solving

Rubbish Removal 2 Girls One Truck Rubbish Removal. Reasonable rates. Fast & Friendly serv. 250-878-5210

Nitro RUBBISH & Tree Removal.

Call 250-575-0196

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

FREE FILL (Includes Loading) MIN. 10 YARD LOADS NON STRUCTURAL FILL

Highway 97 (across from the Airport) Ph: 250-765-2214

Sundecks KELOWNA DECK & RAIL. Vinyl, Alum., Topless Glass & Picket Railings 250 -878-2483

Tree Services 111ALL Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Insured, For a free quote call Dave: 250-212-1716

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

WEST KELOWNA STARTS IN MARCH STARTING WAGE:

18- 21/HR

$

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28 WEEK COURSE

· Health Care · Dementia Care

Free Items

Hauling

Pet Services DOGWORKS Puppy Kindergarten April 1st. Also Private Lessons, Dog Sitting & Dog Hikes. Kathy 250-317-1288

Pets Brussells Griffon x Schnauzer puppy.

9/12lb.

Phone:250548-3039 or 250-540-0754 DUE to illness we are looking for a good home for our 14mo old Doberman. 250-769-6958

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under

· FoodSafe · Medications Basics

Since 1987, ProCare has trained over 3,000 care aides who are employed at senior care facilities, group homes and provincial health regions including Interior Health Did you know….. With the new seniors facility now open in West Kelowna, there is a huge need for registered Health Care Assistants!

www.procare.ca

CALL US TO FIND OUT MORE!

1-800-282-0030

FREE PALLETS

at the bay door in the front of the Kelowna Capital News.

2495 ENTERPRISE WAY Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays are the BEST days to get Pallets!

Call (250)-763-7114 FREE pick up, appliances or any kind of metal, $10 for electronic PU. Phone: 801-9975

Refund Policy Our ads are non-refundable when booked for less than 4 weeks (12 issues), when cancelling a 4 week ad you will be refunded in weekly increments only, calculated at the appropriate discount level. Refunds not available for 1/2 price promotion.

Misc. Wanted

CHERRYWOOD dining room table, china cabnent 6 chairs. $900 Lois- 250-860-9327

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 863-3082 Chad 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 Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls!

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED: Records. (1955+), turntables, hi-fi equip. We make house calls. Call 250862-8965, c 250-215-1226

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

250.870.2562

TEAK, VINTAGE AND MODERN HOME FURNISHING MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS! OK ESTATES Furniture and More 1960 Springfield Road, Kelowna 250-868-8108 facebook.com/okestates

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.

Antiques / Vintage

Antiques / Vintage

Heavy Duty Machinery

APPRAISALS When you really need to know “The True Value” Call

Peter Blundell AA SORT OUT YOUR TREASURES!

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.

Furniture

3/8’s OSB, 4’X8’ Sheets. 20 sheets, $100. 250-317-2434 CHAIR, $20. Call 250-7659353 COMPUTER Desk with top part. $50. 250-763-3495 COUCH & Chair, earth tone colors, good condition. $90.

250-763-3495 DOUBLE recliner loveseat, $100. Call 250-765-9353

· Conflict Resolution · Crisis Intervention

· CPR, First Aid · Assisted Living

8x7 wool hand made carpet.

Maroon w/cream pattern. Just cleaned. $500. 250-860-6163 SINGER 360 Knitting machine punchcard-ribber many attachments- books $450., Connair professional steamer, 1500w, $50. 1 (250)832-4399

FREE: 5 month old unfixed female tuxedo cat, Free to good home :) 250-869-2577

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

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

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

I beat the Clutter from online advertising and sold my item in the Kelowna Capital News FAST! Thank you. I believe in the power of NEWSPAPERS!!

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

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

NEW & used camping gear, air rifles, pistols, hunting knives, yard power & hand tools, assrt camping stoves, etc. Part of garage sale. Call 250-769-0882

$500 & Under

Pets & Livestock

Certification In: NEXT CLASS IN

$200 & Under CRAFTSMAN Snowblower, 21”, elec start. $125. 250-7633495 INSULATION Batts, R20/16, 100pcs, $150. 250-317-2434 INSULATION Batts, R20/16, 100pcs, $150. 250-317-2434 LUMBER 2”x8”x11’, 68pcs, $200. 250-317-2434

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.

Independent Art And Antiques Appraiser & Consultant.

250-542-4540 Guardian Estate Appraisals www.blundellartandantiques.com

Real Estate Houses 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

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

Lots

81 acres, Fintry. Very secluded property next to provincial park. $459,000. MLSR 10072495, David Jurome, McDonald Realty, 250-862-1888

Did you know?

• Kidney Disease causes death in many people with diabetes and d high blood pressure, and raises the risk of a heart attack?

• Healthy kidneys reduce the risk of heart attacks and high blood od pressure?

If detected early, Chronic Kidney Disease can be treated, thereby re reducing the risk of complications of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart attacks.

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Mobile Homes & Parks SHOW HOMES FACTORY OUTLET Featuring Sierras, attractive new home and lease hold lot option starting at $169,900 + tax. Got your own lot?

Talk to us about your house plans, including basement/crawlspace designs.

ACCENT HOMES 250-769-6614 accenthomes@shaw.ca

Rentals Acreage CHERRY Orchard for lease. 5 acres of mixed cherries in Kelowna. 2679 Saucier Rd. Price neg. 250-861-4109

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Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent

Homes for Rent

2BD. 2ba. deluxe 55+, corner Gordon & Bernard, 5-appl., F/P, u/g prkng., lg. storage rm, elev, lease available, $975/mo March 1st, 250-861-8435 or call Cell 250-575-1123 RARE Rental in The 55+ Wedgewood 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo Main Floor 1150 sq ft A/C suite with enclosed sun room and secure underground parking. Includes W/D, Stove, Fridge & dishwasher.

Amenities include lounge, exercise room & library. Located across from Capri Mall and bus stop by front entrance. No Smoking, No Pets, Long Term Lease, $1,000 per month, Utilities Not Included. Call Philip 250-861-8682

THE CONSERVATORY

Upscale Condos Conveniently Located.

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

(778)484-5847

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

1BD. Approximately 750 sq.ft 4.5acres, NS, No Drinking, incl water. Ref’s. Req’d $850. 5 min. to Airport W/D. Reply to Box #289 c/o Capital News.

FIRST TIME BUYERS Don’t Pay Another Cent In Rent To Your Landlord. Free Report Reveals 6 Little Known Facts That Can Help You Buy Your First Home.

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Duplex / 4 Plex

5000sqft bldg. & fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna at a great deal! Call 250-878-6455

3BD. Lwr. flr. Rutland, NS 4appl., deck & strge, cent. air, $1070 incl. utils., Avail Apr 1st 250-762-3560, 250-765-7927

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NORTH Rutland. The City of Kelowna has a 4 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms for rent. Minimum acceptable rent is $1600/mo + 1/2 month Security Deposit (utilities not included) Applications can be obtained online at www.kelowna.ca under Rental properties or between 8am & 4pm on the 4th floor at City Hall 1435 Water St., Kelowna Real Estate Department. Applications can be faxed to 250-862-3349 or dropped off at City Hall by the DEADLINE at 4pm Friday, March 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.

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.

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS PLUMBING REPAIRS GEMINI BATHS

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Drywall • Taping Texture Spray Ceilings Framing • Insulation Finishing

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

250-870-8851

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DRYWALLING MJ Drywall & Renovations

Got Bored

ELECTRIC PILATO ELECTRIC

PANEL PR ELECTRIC

Service Calls.

Repairs, Maintenance & Construction. 21 yrs Exp.

Specializing in: •Panel upgrades •Mobile home certification •Licensed •Insured

Tom Pilato 250-878-1811

e. dcrcontracting@shaw.ca

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

(250) 862-1746

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

Free Estimates Jim 250-861-3693

GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

Deck & Rail Kelowna

Free Estimates

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

250-878-2483

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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

FEATURE

ABC OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

Broken Springs, Cables, Rollers...

WE DO IT ALL!

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All One Piece Laminate

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OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers.

Broken Springs, Cables, Rollers...

WE DO IT ALL!

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

WWW.TEAMGERMAN.COM

250.863.8224

WELDING METAL FABRICATION LTD.

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

Tube Bending Specialists. www.getbentmetalfab.ca

250-863-4418

CUSTOM YARD CARE

JOE’S QUALITY LAWN & GARDEN SERVICES

• Lawn Mowing • Maintenance • Pruning • Hedging • Roto Tilling • Bark Mulchers • Yard clean up available CALL TODAY

250-862-0821

Ceiling and trim extra

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com 1.250.899.3163 ASK ABOUT OUR MAID SERVICE

250-878-5210

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Cars - Domestic

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RETAIL/OFFICE on ground floor at 1511 Sutherland for lease. Sized at 1684SF. Base rent $12/SF + triple net of $3.95/SF. Central location. To view call Keith 250-448-6997 davidcurell@mac.com

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1BD furn. semi-priv. ste, mature person, NP,NS $650. Util. incl. Ref. req’d. 250-765-0746 1BD suite in Rutland. Close to bus, priv ent., own driveway, shr’d lndry. Avail now. NP. NP. NS. $850 utils incl. 250-8688941 after 3pm 2BD bsmt suite, utils incl, Kelowna S. area, Avail April 1 $800. 250-470-9384 after 5pm

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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.

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FOR Rent: Large bright 2 BDR, 2 Bathroom suite, newer home in West Kelowna, Lakeview, Island Kitchen, Separate laundry, 9’ ceilings, gas FP, in floor heating, rent includes satellite and internet. $975 per month. Ideal for responsible quiet tenant, non smoking, no pets Call 250-878-6638 to view

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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.

2bd in Rutland, all utils incl’d $950 NS NP. Lots of parking.

Ref’s req’d. Shop for rent, 24x30, $500. (250)491-9049

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

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CD player, tinted windows, roof racks, A/C 143,000 kms. New transmission in 2010, brakes done and new battery installed in the past 8 months. Just had an oil change and I have receipts for $520 I paid into the van last week.

Asking $4300 obo.

Please call 250-765-8283.

Legal

Legal Notices NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Richard A Reece, Agent, of 1172901 Abbott St, Kelowna,BC intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 807,ODYD, Plan 1568 and located at 3853 Brown Rd. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to: District of West Kelowna, 2760 Cameron Rd, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 3K5 by March 30,2014.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF MARK THOMAS ABRAMS NOTICE IS GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Mark Thomas Abrams, formerly of 12-2450 Selkirk Drive, Kelowna, B.C., deceased, who died on March 31, 2013, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the administrator, c/o Labossiere & Company, Barrister and Solicitor, 1726 Sonora Drive, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 8K7, on or before April 18, 2014, after which date the Administor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled, having regard only to claims of which he has notice.

Brian Abrams, Administrator

by RONALD P. LABOSSIERE Barrister and Solicitor Warehouseman’s Lien Act 1964 Ford Thunderbird 2 Door Hardtop, Serial #4YB3Z148032 Debtitor: DON FRANK Amount of debt for storage of $15,000 to be paid

by March 29, 2014 at 12 noon Place of sale- 2054 Manuel Rd, Kelowna (250)863-2400

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF ROGER DENNIS WATTS, DECEASED, formerly of 414 Herbert Heights Road, Kelowna BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Roger Dennis Watts are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at 434 Glenwood avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 5M1 on or before April 4, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Roger Stewart Watts and sandra Lee Watts, Executors c/o Geoffrey W. White, Solicitor GEOFFREY W. WHITE LAW CORPORATION 434 Glenwood Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y5M1

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Ryser Developments Ltd., 260 - 1855 Kirschner Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 4N7, intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude 8639m2 from the following property, which is described as: Lot 1, DL’s 2600 and 3793, OYDD, Plan KAP84074 (legal description of property from title certificate) and located at Tallus Ridge Drive.

Anyone wishing to express an interest in this application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to: Ms. Shannon Taraglia, Municipal Hall, District of West Kelowna 2760 Cameron Road West Kelowna, B.C. V1Z 2T6 before March 28, 2014

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Home updates that are easy on the wallet BRINGING some spring

As the weather turns warmer, we are anxious to escape to the outdoors.

But has the harsh winter weather put a damper on your outdoor spaces?

Don’t fret. You can easily spruce up your exteriors with a few easy and inexpensive home improvement projects.

Here are a few fast fixes that will have your yard, garden, porch and patio looking great without leaving your wallet empty.

colour to your home doesn’t have to be expensive.

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UNPACK AND UPDATE

The first step in preparing your outdoor space is to unpack storage areas and populate patios and porches with furniture and accents you put away for the winter season.

These pieces often don’t fare well in storage and your once-beautiful accents may be scratched, faded or even rusty.

“It’s disappointing to find once-vibrant outdoor furniture and accents looking worn and outdated, especially when

you’re not ready to invest in new,” said Katherine Merkle, Krylon brand manager.

“Luckily, with a bit of spray paint, especially a version that’s paint and primer in one, it’s simple to revitalize your current pieces to make them lovely and enjoyable and for only a few dollars.”

With paint and primer products combined in one

can, you can complete your projects easily and quickly in one step with a great finish that lasts like you primed it.

CLEAN AND CLEAR

Cold weather can leave outdoor spaces looking dirty and gray, so the next step is to start cleaning.

Pressure washing is a simple way to get patios,

sidewalks, windows and siding looking ready for the season. Don’t have a pressure washer? No worries.

Most rental companies or home improvement centres offer reasonably priced daily rentals.

GET GRILLING

Once you’ve cleaned, repaired and painted, you’ll be ready to enjoy

some entertaining.

To prep your grill for another year of burgers and barbecues, make sure you start with a good cleaning.

Home improvement expert Danny Lipford, has a simple and inexpensive way to clean the cooking surface using aluminum foil and white vinegar.

The acid in the vinegar cuts through grease and cooked-on food, while the foil acts as an abrasive to remove residue.

Simply pour white vinegar in a clean spray bottle, spray the cooking surface and let it sit for a few minutes. Next, rub the cooking area with crumpled up aluminum foil.

You’ll have a clean grill with items you probably have sitting in your pantry.

Kelowna housing market showing signs of heating up

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e are seeing positive real estate statistics in the Central Okanagan for the first quarter of 2014 as there are continued whispers of a strong spring market coming on stream.

Perhaps the seven-year cycle from the real estate correction of 2008 is finally coming to an end, as from coast to coast we are now can see a light at the end of our tunnel.

Condominium sales are up substantially from this time last year, by a whopping 70 per cent.

Coupled with below average inventory this may be the time to get into the condo market.

The Kelowna condo inven-

tory has also deMultiple offer REAL ESTATE creased by 13 per RUNDOWN scenarios are no cent from Februlonger a thing of ary 2013. the past as home Single family buyers are starthomes are exing to feel the heat periencing below of low inventory Ceiwen matched with reaaverage inventory Morgan sonable housing as well.

Currently on prices. the market, there are about1,153 Mortgages rates are continuproperties listed on the MLS. ing to decrease, currently at a hisThis time last year, there was toric all-time low. On a four-year 1,320 single-family homes on the fixed term, for example, TD Canmarket, so that’s a drop of 12.65 ada Trust can offer on a five-year per cent. fixed term a rate of 3.19 per cent.

Over the last 13 months, the Still, one has to wonder just Central Okanagan real estate how much longer can interest market has been stabilizing and rates remain at current levels. has shown continued growth.

“But there are emerging

signs that the tide is finally turning for rates, especially with the U.S. economy poised to accelerate. The bond market has sent out loud warning signals over the past year that the era of low interest rates may finally be drawing to a close,” said BMO chief economist Douglas Porter.

Now is the time homeowners are encouraged to get into the real estate market, while inventory remains competitively low as well as buyers to finally get off that fence and take the plunge into homeownership while mortgage rates remain flat.

Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the Kelowna real estate industry for the past five years.

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Spring can be time for change After a long, drawn out winter, it looks like we have finally hit warm weather as the days of snow are about to fall behind us leading into spring.

We all start to stir. Like bears in the winter, we all come out of our homes and work on our yards, take a nice spring like drive and go for long walks around our neighbourhoods or venture downtown to the waterfront and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Many of us get in the mood to look for that new home to purchase. Others, instead of thinking of moving, contemplate how to spruce up their homes with renovation projects.

When it comes to the purchase of a home, make sure you have a minimum five per cent down payment toward the purchase.

There will be an insurance premium attached to the mortgage should you have less than 20 per cent down payment on hand.

If you currently own a home and haven’t sold it yet, there are ways to take equity out of the property prior to the sale if you have found a home you like.

If doing your own renovations ensure you do up a complete cost list by getting quotes for the materials you require.

Always adjust your costs up by at least 15 per cent to allow for any cost overruns as, once you start the renovations there are usually items that you wish to upgrade. Be sure to have the proper permits in place if you need them.

Should you hire a contractor make sure you are dealing with a reputable company and have a contract drawn up to protect yourself.

If you don’t have sufficient funds on hand to do the renovations and you have sufficient equity in your home, you will be able to finance your home by taking out the equity via a mortgage.

An appraisal will be necessary, in most cases, to allow for the equity removal. The appraisal will generally be based on the value of the home after the renovations are complete.

There are various types of mortgages available through many financial institutions—an open mortgage or credit line available that allow you to make lump sum payments at any time without penalty; a closed, fixed rate mortgage that can be transferred from one property to another without paying a penalty.

Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117, dsloat@ kelownahomemortgages.ca; Trish Balaberde, 250-4708324, trishb@kelownahomemortgages.ca; Kirstin Rosdal, 250-878-3007, kirstin@kelownahomemortgages. ca” kirstin@kelownahomemortgages.ca; and Christine Hawkins, 250-826-2001, christine@kelownahomemortgages.ca.

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