Kelowna Capital News, March 21, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

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KELOWNA paddleboarder Bob Purdy is the subject of a new documentary currently being filmed called The Paddler.

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hilip Struthers recently found himself up against the “greatest stress” he’s ever known.

School pressures were mounting, and the thirdyear engineering student was staring down a long list of life-changing decisions that soon had to be made.

He wasn’t open to much, but someone new, with scruffy hair, exhaling gusts of hot breath in his direction, broke through that hardened mindset. They were impossible to ignore, and when Struthers sidled up and started stroking their mane, the anxiety he’d been holding in started to release. The stress-alleviating relationship was forged with one of the dogs at a UBC Okanagan program titled Building Academic Retention through K9s—or BARK, for short. Each Friday 15 BARK-certified dogs along with their trainers are brought into a room in the university’s engineering building, and they work with students to combat homesickness, foster interpersonal connections, and promote overall social-emotional well-being. For Struthers—who had taken part in BARK twice as of last week—the dog days of university life were almost immediately cast in a softer light.

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Canines’ calming influence on UBCO students

Photos by Kathy Michaels CLOCKWISE from above: Moira Urton’s golden retriever Bailey is a popular fixture in the BARK lounge. Here Michelle Ling, Alexa Chichak and Courtney Clark give him a good scratch. Tommy Liang and Sophia Parrill play with Byron, a puppy who clearly enjoys the attention. Kristen Peers pets sheltie/standard poodle cross Jasper, who reminds her of her golden doodle at home in Calgary. Roxy, a stray from San Bernadino California is a big draw in the BARK lounge. From A1

everyday life and connections. He didn’t maintain the level-five stress “They make us fill rating, but it never rose out a form explaining to the boiling point it our stress level when we had on the day he found come here, and there was the program, and that’s a big weight on me that helped him move forday…I was a 10 out of ward through the decision 10, on the scale,” he said, while petting Nicky, a six- making process he’d been year-old pooch with a de- dreading, with a slightly rosier view. meanour that all but de“You’re never at mands affection. your best when you’re When he walked stressed,” he said. away from that initial enStruthers’s reaction counter, his stress level is exactly what profeshad dropped to a five. sor Ty Binfet was looking “It was from the simplicity of being around the for when he started the BARK program. dogs,” he said. “I didn’t While there’s a seemhave to think… When I’m ingly limitless supply of here, I’m mentally here anecdotes highlighting to connect with the dogs, learn their personality and positive outcomes of canine-human therapeutjust hang out. It takes me away from the complexity ic relationships, Binfet realized UBC Okanagan and stress of my life.” could do with its own That two hour escape had lingering effects, creature comforts when It’s simple It’s where want throughyou the unitoo. Struthers walkedreally.walking versity grounds two years away that day more able ago. to positively frame his

“I’m from California and I brought a certified therapy dog to school with me,” he said. “I couldn’t walk across the campus without being besieged by students who wanted to talk about dogs.” Gleaning there were more to students’ talking points than an interest in his four-legged friend Frances, Binfet started upon the process to fill the need that had presented itself. Ian Cull from the AVP student office helped fund the initiative, and Binfet went to St. John Ambulance to find an initial batch of dogs and handlers. Together they worked to address the question whether students grappling with homesickness would be helped by a dog to play. It’s the style session. “Dogs increase a sense of support and re-

duce feelings of homesickness,” he said. The program started with an eight-week intensive program. “We have students who are new to campus in the fall, who self-identify as homesick,” he said. “Then they express interest in the program so they’re assigned to a control group.” Throughout eight 45-minute sessions, the students spend time with therapy dogs and handlers. “The handlers are trained to ask open ended questions and offer prompts to illicit engagement,” said Binfet. “The dogs are a social catalyst.” “When the students first start with the study, they rush in the room and gush over the dogs, then the dog takes a back seat…dogs are social luyou demand. bricants.” Regular Friday sessions are a little less for-

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with dogs again,” he said. “It’s relaxing and you get to talk with lots of people.” His friend Carson McKay added that it’s simply enjoyable to take part. “It’s a good atmosphere and everyone is happy and having fun,” McKay said. It’s not just students reaping the rewards from the BARK initiative. For some handlers, and their four-legged sidekicks, the experience is

well worth the time spent in training. There’s no shortage of affection and attention doled out to Moira Urton and her goldie, Bailey. The blonde dog squints his eyes in ecstasy as familiar hands reach up and dig in behind his ears. With a little coaxing, he flops onto his back for a tummy rub, while students who are clearly See Calming A4

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the dog,” he said. “Both the handler and the dog have to pass. A lot of time we have a fantastic dog, but the handler isn’t suited.” Of course, as everyone knows, “dog people are good people.” That idea has been reinforced countlessly since Binfet arrived to the valley. “The Okanagan has readily welcomed us with open arms,” he said. “What I love about UBC and my job is that I’m encouraged to be a creative researcher.” And he gets to express that creativity alongside his best friend. “Frances is the star of a lot of what we do. She loves interacting with people, but like a lot of BARK dogs, she’s an exceptional dog. BARK dogs love to welcome new people,” he said. “There are times when I’ll be downtown with Frances, and people ask me, ‘Are you her handler?’ She even has a Facebook page.” While Binfet’s star may look a little less bright when contrasted to Frances’s, his research is a stand-out at the university. Having dogs on campus, he’s said, is one way of getting everyone to reconsider things like how people feel accepted in classrooms, in dorms, and what a community can look like with the addition of four-legged companions. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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Deadline closing in for how to spend $100,000 on Rutland The city is making one last push at inviting the public to have a say in figuring out what to spend $100,000 on in Rutland. As part of the Our Rutland project, the public was asked to suggest enhancement projects where the money could best be spent. Following on the heels of the first round of public engagement in February for what the city is calling $100K Worth of Ideas for Our Rutland, residents now have until midnight on Sunday, March 23, to indicate which of the five finalist projects they prefer for the Rutland town centre. The five projects include: • Aurora Park enhancements

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• A community mural program • A fitness/urban movement park • A public market space • Roxby Park enhancements. “Twenty-five residents participated at an open house to vote for their top two favourites and more than 130 people have connected online, but we’re reaching out to the community one last time before we identify the final

project,” said project manager, Michelle Kam. Once the results are in, a feasibility analysis will be undertaken to determine detailed costs and ensure the project is within the scope the city originally laid out. Kari O’Rourke, community engagement consultant, said response in the first phase of the project exceeded the city’s expectations, so it wanted to give the second phase

a final public push before the deadline on Sunday. Depending on which project tops the list, additional work will have to be done regarding feasibility. The public market, for instance, would require a private operator and a mural program would require a request for proposals or a public art competition. The fitness/urban movement park would include obstacles found in

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City in Action CounCil HigHligHts Ballet Kelowna

Council received a presentation of Ballet Kelowna’s Annual Report. Highlights include a new business plan, including recruitment of a new Artistic Director, strengthening earned income and investing in new audiences.

tourism Kelowna

Council received a presentation of Tourism Kelowna’s Annual Report. Highlights include events such as the Wine Country Half Marathon and winning the bid for the 2014 Western Canadian Bantam Hockey Championships.

Civic Award Finalists

Council received a report from staff about the 39th Annual Civic and Community Award finalists. For a full list of the 17 categories and associated finalists, visit kelowna.ca/residents. Tickets for the awards night held on May 1 will go on sale March 17, 2014, and are available by phoning 250-469-8811. kelowna.ca/council

RoAd ClosuRe Removal of Highway dedication

Council will consider the permanent closure and removal of the highway dedication of a portion of Road adjacent to 1935 Glenmore Road N on: Monday, March 31, 1:30pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water street – Council Chambers

How much facial muscle strength does it take for you to chew a gummy bear? Why do doctors test reflexes by tapping your knee with a hammer? How can playing a video game impact your reaction time? About 30 students from Grades 3 to 6 found out the answers to these and many more questions at the inaugural Mind over Muscle event Thursday at UBCO. Students of the university’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences neuromuscular physiology class organized Mind over Muscle, which included several experiments that explored the science behind how the body adjusts to strength demands. “It’s to show kids that the human body is more

than just what they think about, and to help them understand the brain, the spinal cord and the muscles all work together,” said associate professor Jenn Jakobi. She said the university students are constantly challenged to “create indepth, complex concepts and link them together,” but don’t often have the chance to take that complex knowledge and convey it to the general population. “We wanted to create an opportunity for elementary school kids to participate in science…so it’s almost like a flipped classroom environment, where the (university students) are now teaching others.” The young participants were broken up into small groups and visited six stations, which each featured unique experiments relating to reflex responses, reaction times

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UBCO student Skyler Gregg uses a SpikerBox to help Sawyer McGrinder, 9, understand how much facial muscle strength is needed to chew a gummy bear. and muscle activity. The UBCO neuromuscular physiology students were responsible for hosting the outing, coming up with the experiments and even creating media releases to promote it to the public. Jakobi said she was happy with the turnout, especially considering it was the first time the uni-

versity has hosted the event and the kids who attended were on spring break. “We really want to make the university an accessible place for learning, and start that (process) really young.” wpaterson @kelownacapnews.com Twitter: @PatersonWade

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Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City intends to close the “Closed Road” under Bylaw No. 10926, being a portion of Road adjacent to 1935 Glenmore Road N., having an area of 640.0 m2 for future consolidation with adjacent properties. The public may review copies of the proposed Road Closure and Removal Dedication Bylaw No. 10926, on kelowna.ca or at the Real Estate department at City Hall, 4th Floor, from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, and/or be given an opportunity to address Council on Monday, March 31, 2014, pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. inFo: 250-469-8610

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A 22-year-old Kelowna man is facing multiple driving charges after a vehicle fled from police late last night. A member of the Kelowna RCMP was conducting routine patrols on Highway 33 On March 19 at 10:55 p.m., when he observed a westbound red Ford Mustang accelerating to turn South onto Gerstmar Road.

a traffic stop but the Mustang took off southbound on Springfield Road at a very high rate of speed.” The vehicle and driver description were broadcast on police radio and investigators soon located the car at a residence on the 3700 block of Casorso Road. A 22-year-old Kelowna man was taken into custody with-

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Part of the South West ¼ of Section 5 Township 23 ODYD Except Plans KAP83526, KAP88266, EPP9195, EPP24895 and EPP24897.

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The applicant is proposing to rezone from RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1c – Large Lot Housing with Carriage House in order to permit the conversion of an existing accessory building into a carriage house.

Part of the North West ¼ of Section 5 Township 23 ODYD Except Plans 20895, KAP88266, EPP24895 and EPP24897

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The applicant is proposing to rezone the parcel located at 375 Gibson Road to allow for the addition of Agri-Tourist Accommodation

The applicant is proposing to rezone portions of the “Rocky Point” Phase of the Wilden neighbourhood. As a result of the detailed design for this next phase changes proposed are; minor adjustments to the Park & Open Space and the single family residential OCP

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Future Land Use and Zoning boundaries; and a rezoning of the southeast portion of 103 Clifton Road N. Official community Plan amendment: From the Single / Two Unit Residential-Hillside, Major Park & Open Space designation to the Single / Two Unit Residential-Hillside, Major Park & Open Space designation. (see map “A” for location) requested zoning change: From P3 – Parks and Open Spaces, RU1H – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area), RR1 – Rural Residential 1 zone to the RU1H – Large Lot Housing (Hillside Area), P3 – Parks and Open Space zone. (see map “B” for location) Owner/applicant: Glenwest Properties Ltd. / Glenwest Properties Ltd.

Official community Plan Text amendment bylaw no. 10500

To make the following amendments to the Official Community Plan: · To amend Table 4.2 – Potential Area Structure Plan (ASP) Development Components by adding “5. Thomson Flats” · To amend Map 4.1 – Generalized Future Land Use Map by designating the subject properties as Area Structure Plan No. 5. Bylaw No. 10924 (OCP13-0021) Owner/applicant: City of Kelowna Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.

Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. no representation will be received by council after the conclusion of the public hearing. Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/ or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between March 18, 2014 and 4pm on Monday, March 31, 2014 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing. any submissions received after 4pm on Monday March 31, 2014 will not be accepted. The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of March 18, 2014 and up to and including April 1, 2014. inFO: 250-469-8645

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requested zoning change: from A1 Agriculture to the A1t – Agriculture 1 with Agri-tourist Accommodation Owner/applicant: Karmjit S. Gill and Balvir K. Gill / Robert Holden

Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

out incident and was transported to the Kelowna Detachment where he provided breath samples one and half times the legal limit. The man was found to be prohibited from driving and the Mustang was impounded for at least seven days. “Based solely on the dangerous driving behaviours observed by po-

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(A1t). The rezoning to A1t would facilitate the development and operation of nine (9) recreational vehicle (RV) sites which may be operated on a seasonal basis subordinate to the agricultural operation.

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Who’s responsible for damage done by wildlife population

To the editor: Jennifer Smith’s story Deer Culling Options Debated (March 18 Capital News) caught my attention. Her reporting, which included comments from Const. Kevin Hamilton, made a lot of sense. With the best of intentions we have built an urban sanctuary for much of our local wildlife which includes, geese, deer, coyotes, black bears and now cougars. This process has evolved over the past decades as well-meaning animal lovers have banded together with MLAs, PITA and the Sierra groups to discourage or eliminate hunting in general but in particular around built up areas. The legacy of such thinking is now in full bloom as we decry the fouling of our parks, beaches and public spaces with the leavings of a burgeoning goose problem. All the while discouraging the practice of a local open hunting season to reduce and discourage the birds from fre-

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Parents not publishers in charge of child’s world view

aty Guest, the literary editor of the Independent on Sunday newspaper in Britain, announced last weekend that going forward no children’s book marketed by the publisher as “for girls” or “for boys” would be considered for review. She pointed to the online campaign Let Books Be Books— an offshoot of Let Toys Be Toys— which has been working to encourage publishers to get rid of gender-specific books, as the preface for her own gender-defying move. As an avid reader, former child and relatively new producer of a small male human, I’ve spent quite a bit of time mulling over her idea. While Gaia knows that I could have

without a good porKATHARTIC done tion of the dreck I read as a

kid—damn you Sweet Valley High and your baffling mix of cartoon beauty and superfluous adjectives— there are good books I may Kathy have never picked up had Michaels their dust jackets not been designed to tweak my interest. Little Women comes to mind, for that category. Sex, after all, is real even if gender is a social construct. My experiences as a female are distinct from the experiences of my male counterparts. It’s better to acknowledge that, I think, than act as though it’s not the case. From what I remember of being a girl, that acknowledgment wasn’t really stymying.

I read Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, regardless of the boy-blue spine of the latter. All things sci-fi made my heart sing. Even as a tot the pinkification of toys had a chilling effect. Of course, the ’80s may have been when advertisers were cutting their teeth on the gender identity and souls of young people, so I may be a bit naive to the ways of today’s marketers. Would I be filled with an overwhelming sense of smallness if I was born 10 years ago? Would I have limited my curiosity to things that were girl-marketed? I suspect not. I hope not. I’m definitely going to do my best to make sure that advertisers have little to no bearing on the small male human I made. That wee boy loves a good read. He

waddles off to his book basket overand-over again and together we read stories about boys learning how to use their potty, girl dogs who drive and genderless-creatures who misbehave in the best of ways. By the time he’s ready to fill the basket with titles of his own choosing, I have every expectation that he will contentedly take literary adventures with all kinds of humans, regardless of gender because he’ll have me and his dad curating his childhood in a way that will widen his world view. Publishers of lame or great books and the reviewers who welcome and spurn them need not step in. Kathy Michaels is a Capital News reporter. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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Gov’t spying on us is now ‘out of control’ To the editor: Over 150,000 Canadians spoke out and stopped the government’s last attempt to spy on us through Vic Toews’ online spying bill. Now they’re using CSEC to spy on us while covering their tracks with their new Bill C-13 that would give our telecom provider immunity for handing over our private information without a warrant. Privacy is a fundamental right in any healthy democracy. By spying on

us and collecting our private information in giant databases, the government is doing huge damage to Canadian democracy. More than 30,000 Canadians and over 50 major organizations are speaking up to protest the government’s reckless online spying behaviour. They’ve formed a huge non-partisan privacy coalition to help protect Canadians from government spying. I am very concerned

about how government spying has grown secretive, expensive and out-ofcontrol. It’s just been revealed that an independent inquiry has found CSEC guilty of misusing public funds and “serious breaches” of values and ethics. I’ve been shocked to learn how the government’s spy agency CSEC is using taxpayer money to spy on innocent Canadians. We know they spied on thousands of

law-abiding airport travellers, and even tracked their movements for weeks after. The type of data CSEC is collecting on us can reveal everything from our financial status, to our medical history, our sexual orientation, and even our religious and political beliefs. The cost of this spying is staggering. Taxpayers are on the hook for over $850 million to pay for CSEC this year, and over $4 billion to buy them a

lavish new headquarters that the CBC has called a “spy palace” and the “most expensive government building ever built.” This represents a massive waste of public funds. CSEC works hand-inglove with the giant U.S. NSA—they even let the NSA set up a massive illegal spying operation. I encourage each and every Canadian to learn more about our right to privacy at OurPrivacy.ca Charles Garden, Lake Country

Seems OK to lie in House if MP apologizes after To the editor: Re: Albas ‘Reports’ On PMO’s ‘Talking Points’ (letter to the editor, March 18 Capital News). Harri Henschler writes: “One of the most ardent Conservative supporters of this bill [MP Brad Butt re: Bill C-23 (Fair Elections Act)] has repeatedly lied to the House of Commons and the Speaker has found prima facie grounds of

breach of parliamentary privilege.” On Feb. 6, Butt said in the House: “I have actually witnessed other people picking up the voter cards, going to the campaign office of whatever candidate they support and handing out these voter cards to other individuals, who then walk into voting stations with friends who vouch for them with no ID.”

Eighteen days later (Feb. 24) Butt told the House that his Feb. 6 statement was “not accurate”. On March, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair asked: “Does the Prime Minister think it is okay for his MPs to present fabricated evidence in Parliament as long as they admit it after they get caught?” Harper’s reply: “Mr. Speaker, the member in

question, as you know very well, voluntarily apologized. He, at his own initiative, brought this to light in the House of Commons and corrected the record, and he is to be commended for doing so.” Michael Harris observes in his March 9 column for iPoltics.ca: “Stephen Harper is also a man who tells the truth in instalments. The Prime

Minister even said Butt should be praised for correcting the record voluntarily. Evangelical caucus members take note. Harper has amended the Ten Commandments. Number nine now reads, ‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour, without belated retractions when caught out.’” David Buckna, Kelowna

Province responsible to keep its deer off property Deer Cull from A8 quenting these areas in the first place. Last week’s edition featured a well written feature [by Capital News reporter Jennifer Smith] on the dilemma facing the orchardists as the predation of deer on young tree stock has the potential to be a serious financial blow to their industry. Comments were made of turning the Upper Mission into an area resembling a “concentration camp”

with fences and barb wire desecrating the natural rural ambiance, etc. I do feel for the orchardists and my sympathies are with them as I have seen and experienced what a small group of deer can do to a fenced in nursery or orchard. It is in essence a feeding sanctuary and the deer have little to worry about as they are protected by law and from predators. However, I also believe that the orchardists are looking at the problem

from the wrong end of the telescope. It is understood that the deer and all wildlife belong to the Province of British Columbia, hence the regulations regarding them. That being said, if I had a cow, horse or other animal that insisted on visiting my neighbour’s garden and helping itself to a treat or destroyed the same by walking around, I would be liable for such damage and loss. Therefore the responsibility for keeping “their”

deer off private property belongs to the province, not the orchardists as does the expense and reparation for the said damage. If the province is not willing to allow the culling of the deer or other destructive wildlife from the orchards, parks etc., then it must come up with an effective solution backed up by the copious amounts of money and resources that is currently being lumbered onto the orchardists and citizens. If my orchard was

it amount multiplied by 5.06 per cent) goes down by $61.43. As she states, the wage earners’ goes down by $54.54. You can also visit the Canada Revenue Agency website and confirm Carole is correct that in the past 10 years, each year has resulted in a higher personal tax credit with the exception of 2013 when it has gone down. Calculating British Columbia tax on taxable income (line 40) minus personal tax credit amounts provides concerning results for families. A family’s net income

in the range of $50,000 to $74,000 with a dependent spouse and one dependent child will pay $162.67 more in taxes in 2013 than in 2012 taxes. Two children—$224.10 more and three children—$285.53 more. Premier Clark’s promotion of “families first” certainly brings one question to mind: “First” at what! Another “stealth” tax will be the provincial recycling legislation that goes into effect May, 2014 that will increase the cost of goods and services. Businesses are warning us this legislation will do

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ABOVE: Samrita Dhaliwal (centre) and her friends Katen Pontious (left) and Samuel Phillips (right) are out to show students at UBCO that peasants in Africa and many parts of Asia will walk an average of six kilometres a day to purchase water. Left photo: Meike Wege (left), 23, an earth and environmental sciences student, and Jessica Madrid (right), 22, a third-year arts student, hand out free soup at UBCO thanks to Urban Harvest. AUTUMN Smith, a third year arts student, joined a crew blowing bubbles beside the Creative and Critical Studies building in celebration of International Day of Happiness at the UBCO campus on Thursday.

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UBC Okanagan today launches its spring festival of culture and entertainment, a month-long celebration features student work, performances, professional shows Call it a cornucopia of culture, an abundance of art, a digital discourse, a litany of literature and a

profusion of performance. UBCO’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies is behind this ambitious celebration of the visual, performing, literary and digital arts— all open to the public and much of it free. Running from March 21 to April 26, there are 14 events covering the

spectrum of artistic endeavours by students and faculty members. There are guest performances and student work in original stage plays, urban dance, and ballet. As well, there are exhibitions of creative writing, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography,

short films and public arts. Events take place at UBCs Okanagan, the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Hillcrest Farmers Market, and Royal Anne Hotel. “We have all these wonderful students making really exciting work

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in Kelowna, which few people outside of the university programs get to see. That’s crazy,”said Michael V. Smith, one of the festival’s organizers and assistant professor of creative writing. “So we decided to

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happenings on campus and in the community, said Smith. “This festival helps by bringing everything we do under one roof. It just makes good sense to cross-promote the arts.” A complete schedule of Spring Festival events can be found at www. ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs/ news-events/ongoing/

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Stone, Wayne Blaire, Bonnie Lamb and lots more. The concert takes place Sunday, March 30, 3 p.m., at the Emmanuel Church, 2600 Hebert Rd., in Westbank (beside the Holiday Inn).

present exhibit Revive the Indian in the Child, on display from March 21 to March 29. This exhibit is a community art project including a variety of artworks created by First Nations and Metis University of British Columbia Okanagan students. Participants are intergenerational survivors or

feel they have been impacted by residential schools. The student works communicate contemporary perspectives involving; identity, family, community, stories, residential schools and its lingering impacts today. Brandon Ashecroft, a UBC Okanagan student, said, “It is import-

ant that we all remember that learning does not just occur through hierarchal systems. Indigenous traditional knowledge is holistic and never ending. The exhibit opening reception is tonight, 7 p.m. The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is located in Kelowna at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Long time between Sara Evans albums SARA EVANS: SLOW ME DOWN (RCA)

Sara Evans’ career took a major detour when she was sidelined and distracted by a nasty divorce from her husband followed by a highly pub-

lic lawsuit from her exmaid, which Evans lost to the tune of a half million dollars. So, Slow Me Down is only her second album in 13 years and three years since her last album

SOUNDING OFF

Bruce Mitchell Stronger that sold surprisingly well and hit No.1 on the country charts. This new album finds Evans in very fine form in more ways than one. The CD liner shows a very fit and leggy Evans who has obviously been working out. She looks at least 15 years younger than her 43 years while musically she has shifted her sound to a broader pop spectrum while still maintaining a hint of country for her fan base. I get the feeling that fans of Lady Antebellum will like this, especially with the superbly hooky duet Can’t Stop Loving You with Isaac Slade of The Fray fame. Meanwhile, the title track has placed high on the adult contemporary charts while crossover success may happen with the Ryan Tedder co-writ-

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ten song Not Over You as sung with R&B stylist Gavin DeGraw. Evans also tries a little heartland rock n roll with the brilliant closing track Revival that you can imagine Springsteen or Mellencamp covering and it remains my fave track on a very slid outing. B

JEFF BALLARD TRIO: TIME’S TALES (OKEH) Jazz drummer Jeff Ballard has put together a very interesting and eclectic trio with ace guitarist Lionel Loueke of Ivory Coast and sax wizard Miguel Zenon who grew up in Puerto Rico. All three of these

famed players live in the USA now but each brings some of their heritage to the mix on this intriguing album. The disc starts out with a winsome reworking of Loueke’s Afro jazz/ funk Virgin Forest while the cover of Silvio Rodriguez’ El Reparador de Suenos has elements of Latino jazz with accents of Afro-reggae that are sly but extant. The biggest surprise cover here is the metaljazz (I guess) of Queens Of The Stone Age’s Hangin’ Tree that offers vigorous guitar runs foiled by sweet sax play. B mooseman19@telus.net

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SPORTS ▼ PADDLE BOARD SAGA

From lonely obscurity, subtle changes are surfacing

Kevin Parnell

STAFF REPORTER

For much of the past three years, it seemed as if Kelowna stand up paddler Bob Purdy’s incredible effort to paddle board every day and raise awareness about environmental issues was taking place in anonymity. Even the 60-year-old self-described “elder in training” had his doubts that he was making a difference. But he continued to get onto his paddle board and for more than three years and counting, day in and day out, Purdy has hit the water paddling for the planet and for change. As the days passed into years—he has been going for almost 1,200 straight days—his project started to catch some serious momentum. “At the end of the first year I was discouraged,” said Purdy. “I thought we were taking steps backwards. But at the end of the second year there were things that were happening…a shift and I was much more encouraged. In my daily conversations I started seeing a shift in the way people were thinking. I’m more and more encouraged. We’re starting to see more positive things happening with the environment. We have a long ways to go but I’m encouraged and that’s why it’s important for me to keep this going as long as I can.” What Purdy continues to do is staggering. Three straight years of paddling. Every day. In wind and snow and rain and whatever conditions can throw

at him. Wherever he is, he makes time to paddle. All to raise awareness for the environment and to push people to change the way they treat Mother Earth. His movement has spread across the world. Last year there were paddle for the planet events all across North America and in places like South Korea, South America, Puerto Rico and Australia, all stemming from Purdy’s efforts. It’s a mission that appears made for the movies. And so it will be, thanks to Kelowna film-maker Carey Missler. When Missler heard about Purdy and his paddling feats, he included the Kelowna man in his first feature length film, 2011’s The Canadian Surfer Movie. But that just touched the tip of the paddle board and this January, as Purdy passed three years of straight paddling, Missler was struck by inspiration. “I was surfing in Mexico last month and I thought of this movie in the middle of the night,” said Missler, who e-mailed Purdy the next morning and began filming less than a month later. “I personally think he’s nuts right? But I like crazy people so it’s all good. He gets up every day and paddles every day. Regardless of the temperature or the time. I don’t know too many people who would do that. We want to show what he is about and what kind of stuff he is trying to work on and why people should get involved.” Missler and Purdy have filmed a teaser for the movie (https://vimeo.

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BOB PURDY paddles on Okanagan Lake during filming of a teaser for a new movie being filmed called The Paddler. com/87645567) to be called The Paddler and have a year of shoots planned this year, beginning with locations in Tofino this weekend where Missler will interview world renowned native artist Roy Henry Vickers. There are scheduled shoots in the Great Bear Rainforest on the B.C. coast and in Florida, the scene of last year’s World Paddle for the Planet Day, where Purdy paddled for 24 hours straight. The movie is about water and its importance to the world. “We will follow Bob through the movie as we go to different places and interview people about water,” said Missler. “It’s not just going to be him

paddling. We want to be able to put the spotlight on these issues but from different perspectives.” Among the perspectives the movie-makers will be getting are from indigenous people around North America. Purdy himself says the world can learn much from First Nations groups in the way they treat the land with respect and live within their means. “I continue to meet First Nations people around the world and the attraction for me is their world view and how culturally they have been able to live off the land and respect the land and live sustainably,” he said. “Every indigenous culture I have come across has the

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plastic water bottles. He says change has a ripple effect and anything people can do to help the environment will make a difference in the long haul. “A lot of people are overwhelmed, they don’t know where to start, they feel they can’t make a difference,” said Purdy. “But I want to encourage people that whatever you do will help. Whatever it is, there is a ripple effect. When you start to change one thing internally, you start to change other things. Then your circle starts to see those changes and its a ripple effect. I’ve seen that in action. We’ve gone from zero on day one—no one knew who I was—to here we are at nearly 1,200 days and the project and the message is known world wide and that has basically been one person at a time.” Missler is looking for partners to help fund the movie and he can be contacted at info@ dcdproductions.ca or 250.717.6620 For more information on Bob Purdy and Paddle for the Planet, go to www. paddlefortheplanet.ca. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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SPORTS ▼ WHL

Rockets get a boost from Baillie’s return Warren Henderson

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When Tyson Baillie suffered a lower leg injury Feb. 10 against Seattle, the Kelowna Rockets’ centre feared he may not be ready for the start of the WHL playoffs. The original diagnosis called for the 18-year-old Fort Saskatchewan native to miss as much as eight weeks of action. But with his rehab and recovery having gone even better than expected, Baillie has been pronounced fit and ready to go for the Rockets’ playoff opener Saturday against Tri-City. “It’s great,” said Baillie, who returned to full contact this week in practise. “I was kind of nervous whether I was going to be ready for the playoffs or not. I was back on the ice in three weeks, practising in four and contact in five, so it couldn’t have gone better. I’m excited, happy to be back, fully rested and ready to go.” Without Baillie in the lineup, the Rockets found a way to cope without their top centreman, winning 13 of their last 16 regular season games. Still, head coach Ryan Huska said Baillie’s return will be a boost both to the Rockets’ offense and to the club’s overall confidence level. “His offensive ability is something that is really going to help us,” Huska said of Baillie, who had 55 points in 56 games this season. “But I think more important is the excitement he has right now, in particular. Our room has been lifted a little bit with his return because he is such a passionate guy, he’s overthe-moon excited to be back and the whole room Now you can use the Internet to add your own non-profit event to the Capital News Stuff to Do.

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SPORTS ▼ BCHL

Midget Rockets repeat as tier 1 B.C. champions As many coaches will tell you, the only thing more difficult than winning that first championship is defending it. Eric Blais’ Kelowna Fripp Warehousing Rockets accomplished just that this week, capturing the B.C. Hockey midget tier 1 title for the second straight year. The Rockets, who finished the round robin with two wins and three ties, downed Prince George 4-1 in Wednesday night’s championship game in North Vancouver. Braden Eliuk, with the

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gry and they really wanted it,” said Blais, the Rockets head coach. “The boys had their ups and downs but never gave up. It was just a great effort.” The Rockets very nearly didn’t get into the championship game, but got some help from an unexpected source in the round robin. Semiamhoo scored with just 28 seconds left in regulation to earn a 5-5 tie with Prince George in the last round-robin game. The single point earned by Semiamhoo bumped Hollyburn out of the final,

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game winner 12 minutes into the third period, Garrick Heathcote, Steven Fiust and Lathan McKinney scored for the Rockets, while Zach Erhardt added a pair of assists. Sam Bobyn closed out his midget career with a solid effort in goal. “The guys were hun-

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and put the Rockets in against P.G. “We got some breaks along the way and that was one of them,” said Blais. “Somebody said the hockey Gods must be with us.” Coincidentally, the Rockets sealed the final game with an empty net goal also with just 28 seconds remaining. The Rockets had only three players back from last year’s team—Bobyn, captain Brandon Barnes and Steven Fiust—but managed to overcome any lack of big-game experience. And with Bobyn and Brady Lenardon in goal, Blais believes the Rockets had the best netminding in all of tier 1 hockey in B.C. this season. As for the success of the program the last two years, Blais couldn’t be happier for the players. “We have always had great kids coming through here, but when you win it makes it really special,” he said. “They can savour the moment and be proud of what they’ve done. It’s just awesome.”

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Golf clubs blossom before the tulips With the arrival of spring, the golf season in the Central Okanagan has also arrived and as per usual in Kelowna, the Harvest Golf Club was one of the first courses to open to the public. The Harvest opened for play last Friday and the tee sheet was full of golfers knocking the winter rust off the clubs. The course closed during the week this week while the practice facility remained open. Weather permitting the Harvest will open for good today (Friday). “It’s in very good condition with no winter kill,” said Harvest

GM Gilles Dufort. “Golfers that played last weekend played summer rules. For this time of the year the course is in wonderful condition.” The opening of the Harvest kicks off the golf

season and it won’t be long before the year is in full swing. Other courses that had early openings were the Kelowna Golf and Country Club and Two Eagles in West Kelowna along with Kelowna Springs which opened nine holes and will open all 18 this weekend. Shadow Ridge opened this week with first come and first serve times and will open its tee sheet today while Mission Creek and Michaelbrook Ranch are also open for play already. Several other courses around the area are heading for openings as well and have set tentative

dates, depending on the weather. At the Okanagan Golf Club, general manager Dan Matheson says the Quail Course will be in fantastic shape when it opens on April 4 with the Bear Course to follow with a tentative opening of Apr. 11. At Gallagher’s, the practice facility is scheduled to open Mar. 28 followed by the Pinnacle course on Apr. 2 and the Canyon course on Apr. 4, weather depending. At Tower Ranch, head pro Neil Schmidt says the course has wintered very well and they are set to open Mar. 26 with

a reduced local rate good through April 1. Sunset Ranch has been receiving plenty of calls from Alberta golfers looking for early season golf as it gets set to open today while Shannon Lake in West Kelowna will open for play on Saturday. At Black Mountain, there is a bit of snow remaining on a few holes but the course has set a tentative opening date of March 28. At Predator Ridge on the way to Vernon, both the Predator course as well as the newer Ridge Course are set to open April 9.

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The golf course formerly known as the Aspen Grove Golf Course in Lake Country has a new name, a new management team and has been saved from immediate closure. The Aspen Golf Course will be open for play in 2014, at least two more seasons after that, and possibly more, depending on the future build of a new junior-middle school in Lake Country. The Central Okanagan School District, which purchased the golf course last year with plans to use it for playing fields for a new middle school, has leased the land to Lorwal

Golf and Turf Solutions, a golf course maintenance company that has been operating in the Okanagan for 14 year. Lorwal’s management team will run the course until a new school and playing fields are built on the site. The lease agreement is for three years with possible extensions after that, according to the school district. The company has changed the name of the course, dropping the Grove from the title so it is now known as the Aspen Golf Course. Lorwal is the current golf course maintenance service provider at Canoe Creek Golf Course in Salmon Arm and also operates the Grounds

Guys landscape management franchise in the Okanagan. A new management team has been brought in to manage Aspen: Richard Brower, who will be the new on-site manager for the golf course, and Rodi Gorrell, who remains as the golf course superintendent working with Lorwal’s operations manager Mike Riva. The golf course has a new phone number (778480-0062), a new web site at www.aspengolf.ca and a new e-mail address: info@aspengolf.ca. An opening date for the golf course will be announced on the web site and on the sign at the entrance to the golf course at 10303 Bottom Wood

Lake Road. The new junior-middle school is still in the planning stages. The project is the fourth priority on the Central Okanagan School District capital projects plan. The district says the timeline for the new project is unknown as it is subject to Ministry of Education project and funding approvals. Construction on an annex that will be used until the provincial government announces funds for the new middle school in Lake Country is ongoing but the school fields will not be utilized with the annex so the golf course is free to operate until the new school is built. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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OKANAGAN Gymnastics Centreâ€™s Kenedi Woodcox performs her floor exercise routine at the B.C. Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Kamloops. Camille Phillips earned a bronze medal on the uneven bars, while Jillian Beaudreau earned a bronze medal for her performance on the floor exercise. Kenedi Woodcox competed in the Provincial 3 10-year-old category and earned the title of Provincial balance beam champion. In the Provincial 2 level, Kamryn Greenhalgh earned the title of Provincial balance beam champion in the Prov-

incial 2 10-year-old category. Greenhalgh also a 4th place overall finish in one of the largest categories in the province. Kayleigh Nicolson brought home the silver medal on the uneven bars, while Dixie Cabel earned 4th place on vault. Amanda Jaggard earned a silver medal on the balance beam in the Provincial 2 8-9 year-old category. In Menâ€™s Artistic Gymnastics, Kaelan Greenhalgh brought

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Chevy rolls into town with shiny new wheels The model year 2014 is already in full swing for Chevrolet as it rolls its products into the Vancouver International Auto Show. Many of the new and revamped products are already in dealerships so let’s take a look at what’s especially notable for this year. Cruze Diesel The popular selling compact from Chevrolet, the Cruz, now comes in an even more efficient setup: the Cruze Diesel. While the diesel model was

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It has an MSRP of $24,945 plus $1,550 destination freight charge. Impala Chevrolet’s flagship sedan is all new for the 2014 model year. Released in 2013, this five-passenger vehicle can certainly hold its own in a segment whose competitors are getting stronger and stronger. Among its redeeming new features, an all-new exterior design. I think it looks great. Having had the opportunity to take it for a test drive, Chevrolet has certainly listened to their customers and in the Impala; it has given drivers a vehicle that has flair, as well as potency. Its cabin/interior also received a major overhaul and the result is pleasing to the eyes and to the touch. The 2014 Impala is offered with three engine choices, including two four-cylinder powertrains and a 3.6L V6. Output for the 3.6L V6 is rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque (358 Nm). That is the highest horsepower output in the segment from a naturally-aspirated V6 engine. The Ecotec 2.5L is part of a new family of four-cylinder engines developed with increased efficiency and greater refinement. It is rated at 196 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque The Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L engine with eAssist provides electrical assist in

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Dark days are over for Chrysler

These days, there’s always something new and interesting to see at a Chrysler auto show product display. Big and small it’s got’em all. – There’s a super-cute little Fiat that can run forever on litre of fuel over here and a big, brawny heavy-duty Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Diesel that can pull a mountain over there. Then there’s value-packed Dodge, go-anywhere Jeep and those top-line Chrysler brand products, including the sleek new (2015) 200 sedan. Gear-heads will, of course, be gathered around the SRT Viper, which reportedly can transport occupants to 100 km/h in less than four seconds. On the business side, Chrysler Canada recently recorded fifty consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth, which is the longest period of continuous market improvement in the company’s history. Globally, 2013 was another great year for parent company Chrysler Group LLC, which reported a year-end net income of $2.8 billion, up from $1.7 billion the previous year. So far, in 2014, the sales growth story continues with award winning new vehicles and there are more new products in the pipeline. The radically redesigned Jeep Cherokee was recently voted 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, by members of the Automobile 0Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) and has already achieved best ever mid-size SUV sales results for Jeep. Cherokee is the first Jeep built on a body platform co-developed with corporate partner Fiat S.p.A. The base engine is a fuel-efficient 2.4-litre Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engine and there’s an optional new 3.2-litre Pentastar V6 engine. Other engineering highlights include a nine-speed automatic transmission and a new Jeep Selec-Terrain traction control system with up to five customized drive modes. This year the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee is offered with a new 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 engine option, which is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy, a driving range in excess of 1,100 km and towing capability up to 3357 kg (7,400 lb). A new eight-speed automatic transmission comes with all powertrains. Grand Cherokee also offers three 4x4 systems and a Quadra-

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Lift air suspension. Led by the Ram 1500, Motor Trend magazine’s Truck of Year for the second year in a row and the only half-ton with a diesel engine option, Ram is now the second-best selling vehicle in Canada. Chrysler separated its Dodge brand and created the distinct standalone Ram brand to concentrate on core truck customers and offers a range of vehicles that includes pickup trucks, vans, cab/chassis platforms and commercial products, The Fiat brand is a relative newcomer to the Chrysler family and is sold through

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selected Chrysler dealers. A recent surge in sales was led primarily by the introduction of a new Fiat 500L. Expanding the size and appeal of the diminutive Cinquecento (Fiat 500) and offering 42 per cent more interior space plus seating for five, the new 500L is a contemporary and uniquely Italian styling package. If big, bold, and powerful is more your style, the Dodge Charger is a rear-drive, full size sedan with power to match its muscular styling. A new Redline Package comes with 20-inch black chrome wheels, Beats Audio and an upgraded 300 horsepower, 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine. If that’s not enough, there’s a new R/T edition comes with a 370 hp HEMI V8 engine. The best selling minivan of all time, Dodge Grand Caravan is the definitive family transporter. It now only comes with a Pentastar 3.5 litre V6 engine - no gutless base engine here - linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. A new “Blacktop” package includes a black gloss front grille and head-

Dodge Charger. lamp treatments plus black polished aluminum wheels, giving it a more sinister appearance. The already mentioned 2015 Chrysler 200 is a redesigned mid-size sedan for those who have earned the right to enjoy some luxury and those extra frills, yet still demand value for money. The 200’s exterior

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closed doors a once great company was struggling to survive. The dark days are over. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc. ca

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Something for everyone in truck revolution

By Ian Harwood

Years ago, we would see a pickup truck at an Auto Show (a rare find) and think this would be perfect on the farm; it has a bench seat that would fit all three of us! My how things have changed, stepping into

a pickup today is like stepping into a luxury home with even more technology. Trucks are now outselling cars, so manufacturers must keep looking for innovative designs to entice the consumer into selecting their vehicle over the competition. There are many trucks on the road today but let’s

look at the three domestic brands, all of which will be represented at the Vancouver International Auto Show. Ram introduced the EcoDiesel V6 engine in its 2014 1500 model and the consumer frenzy was on. A ½ ton pickup with 420 lb ft of torque and 4182kg

Confessions of a Curber My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*. There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands. How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me. “Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.” Shortly after, I got a call from a young man. His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked. He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes. I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted. It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him. Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him. “THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !” I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”? Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it. That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance. As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had

a lien on it? I realized the wholesaler* had scammed me! If that fellow had asked for a CarProof history report or even a provincial lien search, I’d be the one screaming. Over the next several hours, I kept letting my phone go to voicemail – I couldn’t bear speaking to the young man. I knew I had to switch phones again. I felt a bit ashamed. But I needed to be selfish about this. At this point, the best thing for me was cash. And lots of it. *Wholesaler – Vehicle sellers may call themselves auto brokers or wholesalers to sound legitimate and cheaper. But if they’re selling to private buyers, they must be licensed as a dealer. Like any curber - an individual posing as a private seller but selling vehicles as a business – wholesalers and brokers offer none of the protection the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. Walt learned that lesson, sson, but his buyer paid the price.

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(9200lbs) max towing capabilities, great! Better fuel economy, where do I sign. Ford announces the 2015 F150 with an aluminum body and a completely new design, this had Ford customers holding off on their new purchase until this comes out, which I do not think was Ford’s intention. GM changes not only the design of their truck but much of their drivetrain. So much so, that it was named North American Truck of the year. Consumers are demanding

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these changes, they want better fuel economy but still are able to tow just as much. They want more comfort but still have a practical interior. They want comfortable suspension but still perform off-road if necessary. Manufacturers have to consider all this when designing a new truck. They set up focus groups all around the country asking how they can improve and what features consumers want in a truck. So what’s driving sales, what do pickups have over cars and why are they so popular? Versatility, you can transport large items, haul your favorite ‘toy’, take your family in comfort to the cabin, get out and play in the mud. I am not saying you can’t do this in a car but with a truck there are no limitations and that’s what intrigues people into this type of vehicle. You can do so much more with a truck, the possibilities are endless. The truck is just the beginning, the customization then begins. Research shows that on average a truck owner spends between $5,000 and $7,000 in aftermarket accessories within the first six months of ownership. Truck owners want to personalize their vehicles for practical reasons and some artistic reasons, but rest assured, if you can dream it there is somebody out there building it. Ten years ago, I would have said things are slowing down and there might be a change coming, but it didn’t happen and things picked up and it keeps picking up. I now think it will continue and in another ten years, we will see even more choices, enabling us to take the time to enjoy life on and off road. ian.harwood@drivewaybc. ca

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Lincoln ready to challenge again When you think about a premium brand, Lincoln probably doesn’t come to mind. The once mighty domestic luxury brand has been left too long without any unique offerings to distinguish itself from the parent brand Ford. For decades Ford would take existing models, make a few changes and call them a Lincoln. This drove the brand to almost irrelevance in a highly competitive marketplace. Well, there are big plans afoot at Lincoln to change all of that. With a lot of hard work, unique designs, engines and marketing, Ford is hoping to make Lincoln relevant again, not just taking on rival Cadillac but also the best of the import luxury brands. I had a chance to catch up with Jim Farley, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service for Lincoln and Ford at a recent auto show. Getting to spend time with one of the driving forces behind the new Lincoln was eye opening. He told me “All you need to know is two facts. The first fact is that we sold all of our premium brands, (Jaguar, Aston Martin, Volvo and Range Rover) we have no other luxury brand than Lincoln. So if you want a luxury brand and you’re an executive at the company, you’re going to be driving a Lincoln. The second fact that you need to know about is that we have already spent the re-

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certain conditions to help save fuel. It is rated at 182 horsepower. Malibu The 2013 model year brought forth an all-new Malibu. That said, not much has changed for 2014, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t get a few enhancements. For example, there’s now a fuel-saving start-stop technology added to the standard model, rear knee room improved by 1.25 inches (31.7 mm) and chassis and suspension developments enhance drive experience. That’s on top off the overhauled Malibu, on the inside and out. Camaro Z/28 For those diehard track day fans who have been waiting for an even more performance inspired Camaro, the wait is over. Almost. For 2014, the Z/28 makes its debut. All 2014 Camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability at high

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TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $1,500/ $1,250/$1,500/$2,000/$11,000 available on in stock 2014 Elantra GL 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Sonata GL Auto/ 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto/2013 Genesis 5.0L GDI R-Spec on cash purchases only for March 19-24, 2014 (inclusive). Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual /2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Sonata GL Auto / 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 60 months. Bi-weekly payments are $124/$106/$187/$204. $0/$0/$0/$0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$0/$0. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550/$1,650/$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. ʕPrice of models shown: 2014 Elantra Limited/ 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/ 2014 Sonata Limited/ 2014 Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD are $23,699/$18,999/$31,549/$38,659. Prices include price adjustments of $1,500/$1,250/$1,500/$2,000 and Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,650/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʕ†Ω* 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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BEAVINGTON, GORDON WALLACE 1935 ~ 2014 Born in Chipping Campden, England. Came to Canada in 1957 where he lived and worked many places in B.C, finally settling down in Kelowna in 1970. Survived by his wife Diane of 58 years, his three sons Mark, Red Deer, Richard (Lyn) Kelowna and Michael (Carrie) in Ottawa. Also seven grandsons, Kevin and Chris, Jeremy, Thomas and Spencer, and David and Benjamin. Also survived by his brother Peter and sister Mary, in England. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations to his memory may be made to ‘Rutland Hospital Auxilary Endowment Fund’ through the KGH Foundation, Kelowna. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440.

BRAGG, CAROL Carol passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the age of 73. Survived by her loving husband Bill of 53 years; sons: Bowdie (Erin) of Calgary, Bill (Desiree) of Calgary, Cartar of Salmon Arm; nine grandchildren: Chris, Tyler, Carra, Will, Kaela, Scott, Jasper, Sidney and Cassandra; sister-in-law Janet Meredith; niece Kirsten Meredith and nephew Mark Meredith. Born and raised in Ottawa, Carol graduated from the Ontario College of Art, but chose to raise a family. She and Bill moved to Kelowna in 1986 and for years owned and operated the Art Works on Ellis Street in downtown Kelowna; she became an accomplished watercolor artist. There will be a private family service at a later date. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Kelowna, SPCA, 3785 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7 www.spca.bc.ca Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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March 10, 1925 – March 12, 2014 Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Shirley passed away in Westbank, BC, after a lengthy illness. Born in Edgerton, AB, she loved her home, flowers, garden and had a great love for nature. Sadly she was predeceased by her husband Henry E. Mann in 2000, her sister Dorothy E. Campbell and her older brothers James and Keith Sparks. She is survived by her daughter Shirley Jane (Michael) Becker, granddaughters Sharilyn (Mark) Kuehnel, Heather (Kyle) Raible, five great-grandchildren and her nephew Colin Campbell. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Shirley can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Hansons Funeral.ca

LAKING, EUGENE (GENE) HARVEY Eugene (Gene) entered into eternal peace on March 18, 2014 at Kelowna General Hospital. Gene is survived by his loving wife Lillian, his son Bob Laking (Cheryl) of Brantford, ON, daughter Robin Hoffman (Marty) of Kelowna, BC and grandchildren, Jodi (Don) and Kyle (Dawn) in Brantford and Andrew and Daniel in Kelowna. Gene was born February 3, 1937 in McAdam, NB a son of the late Clair and Bessie Laking. He was the youngest of eight children and was predeceased by Ella (Bunny) Burrel, Ron (Colleen) Laking, Hazel (Frank) McNally, Lois (Burnell) Tracy, and is survived by his sister Jackie (Nert) Lord, Paul (Doris) Laking all of New Brunswick. Sadly, brother Clair passed away several hours later in New Brunswick. Gene grew up in McAdam, NB and Thunder Bay, ON. It wasn’t in his nature to follow the rest of his family into a career with the railroad. After 6 weeks of working on the extra gang in Hinton, AB to appease his father, he decided to go back to school attending Lakehead Business College and receiving his Accounting Diploma. While in Northwestern Ontario, Gene met the love of his life Lillian Lyle of Dryden, ON. They married on December 22, 1955 and spent the next 58 years together. Gene worked for St. Regis Paper Company (Twinpak) in Dryden and moved regularly with each promotion. The family moved to Montreal in 1970 followed by Brantford, ON in 1973. Here he put down some of the deepest roots and developed friendships that would last a lifetime. In 1977 he was offered a promotion requiring a move to Calgary. In Calgary Gene became involved with The Royal Canadian Legion, serving as the Forest Lawn Branch #275’s President for a number of years. More deep friendships were formed with the camping crew at McClain Creek and the Ogden Curling Club. After retiring in 1994, Gene and Lil returned to their much beloved Dryden. Gene was later diagnosed with renal failure but, amazingly, Lillian was a genetic match. In 1998 Gene received the greatest gift from his wife, a new kidney and a new lease on life. Gene’s health started to decline in 2008 prompting a move to Kelowna to be closer to family and medical facilities. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC with Pastor Don Wilson as celebrant. Donations to the Kidney Foundation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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HENDERSON, GERALD (GERRY) GORDON LEWIS 1926 â€“ 2014 Gerry Henderson passed away peacefully Friday, March 14 in his 88th year, surrounded by loving family members. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 59 years, Beverley, daughters Lynn (Philip), Tara (Gordon), and Gail (deceased), grandsons Andrew, Stephen, Christopher and Rohan, and his many nieces and nephews. G.G.L. Henderson was born on June 10, 1926 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. After the familyâ€™s Oyama apple orchard burned down, they returned to Northern Ireland where they operated the Henderson Eadie woolen mill. Gerry and his brothers spent much of their time outdoors leading him into scouting where he distinguished himself by earning the level of King Scout. Gerry was extremely bright, with a near-perfect memory, allowing him to excel in his studies at the finest schools. He started at Trinity College Dublin, and while waiting to be called up to the Air Force, moved on to Oxford University where he found himself to be the only Geology student with seven full time professors! Gerry continued his studies at McGill (Bachelors and Masters degrees in Geology), Princeton (Ph.D. in Geology), and Stanford Universities. Upon graduation from Princeton, his initial work was with the B.C. Department of Mines where, among other duties, he mapped the Gulf Islands. In 1953, he was recruited by Chevron Canada Resources where he remained for 34 years. His first job as Field Geologist meant he spent every May through September leading field parties mostly on horseback in the Rocky Mountains. Rising steadily within Chevron, he became Chief Geologist in 1963, VicePresident of Exploration in 1967, and ended his remarkable career as the first Canadian born president of Chevron. Gerry was a leader, equally at home negotiating in the boardroom or leading exploration in the bush. Chevron, under Gerryâ€™s leadership, had repeated exploration success with major discoveries at Kaybob South, West Pembina, and Hibernia (the largest off shore oil development in Canadian history). These successes changed the face of the Canadian oil industry for more than a decade. He was admired and respected by employees, industry competitors, and members at all levels of government. In 1986 at the age of 60 he retired from Chevron. Gerry received innumerable awards and recognitions throughout his career. In 1954, he was awarded the Canadian Society of Professional Geologist (CSPG) Medal of Merit; in 1973, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and in 1985 he received an honorary Ph.D. from Memorial University. In 1994, the CSPG awarded Gerry itâ€™s most prestigious award, the Stanley Slipper Gold Medal for a half century of scientific contribution, exploration success, business acumen and love of geology. Gerryâ€™s contributions to the science of geology and the industry of petroleum exploration continue to make him an outstanding inspiration in his field. On retirement, Gerry and Bev relocated to the Vernon area where they enjoyed many years on Kalamalka Lake. He remained active serving on the Executive of The World Petroleum Congress for 10 years and on a number of charitable society Boards including People Place Society, a non-profit in Vernon that provides a base of operation for a variety of charitable organizations. Gerryâ€™s love for life continued in retirement with a focus on his family and the many friends who were fortunate enough to share in his joy, warmth and acceptance. The multifaceted side of Gerry had him thrilled with a bargain, able to create a make-shift cast out of gypsum for a broken finger in the field, and captivate an audience with stories of his life experiences. Throughout his life he curled, skied, played tennis, hunted, fished, and enjoyed a huge love of golf that he played to the end. He was a devoted husband; a proud and loving father and grandfather. He leaves a big hole in all of our hearts. The family expresses a sincere thank you to all of the doctors, nurses, and medical staff of the Kelowna General Hospital for their expertise and compassion in caring for Gerry. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to the Kelowna General Hospital (kghfoundation.com). A private family service was held Monday, March 17 with a Celebration of Life being planned in Kelowna on May 31, 2014. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. and searching his name under stories. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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GENERAL MANAGER / SALES MANAGER POSITION IN SOUTHERN CARIBOO / INTERIOR OF BC

Looking for a change? Enjoy people? Change scare you? It shouldnâ€™t. Just make sure you join the right team. South Cariboo Dealership looking to add a team leader to itâ€™s dealership. Proud community sponsor and a full disclosure dealership. If the idea of change, sales, fun and trucks sounds appealing, you must be our new leader. If you are experienced as a Sales manager or General manager in a dealership environment, if you are an honest, integral, fun and hard working Manager â€“ please consider sending us your resume and/or credentials. It may just surprise you, be much easier and way more fun than you imagined.

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Collators and Inserters Required Duties include hand collating, straightening papers and pocket feeders on Kansa Machine. Shifts start at Midnight or earlier. Minimum 3 to 4 days a week. Approx. 21 to 24 hours per week. Good, safe working conditions. Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

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Apple thinning, picking cherries & apple picking. Starts approximately June 11th. Drop off resume at: 3630 Fitzgerald Rd., Kelowna BC V1W 4G5 or email: dbullach@shaw.ca 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. reqâ€™d as farm worker. No formal education reqâ€™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. reqâ€™d as farm worker. No formal education reqâ€™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 JAKANO Orchards of Kelowna requires seasonal workers for pruning, thinning & picking. From June 20 to Oct. 31. 40hrs+/week, $10.33hr. Phone Mike. 250-765-7172

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is a flat bed long haul trucking company based out of Saskatoon SK., We are looking for both company and owner operators. You must have a minimum of 2 years flat bed experience Canada/USA. Please send resume and driver abstract to: robert@titantransport.com or fax to: 1-306-374-1751. Phone 1-800-667-7080. Cell 1-306-371-0666

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 OKANAGAN DIVERSIFIED CONCRETE SPECIALIST Now Hiring - Expâ€™d Concrete Finishers - Forming & Cribbing - Extended Medical & Dental Call Bill 250-575-4484

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Mica Generating Station

Employer:

Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd.

Job Description: Senior Clerk needed to work with the BC Hydro Mica Construction Team to prepare, develop, and edit construction documents. The candidate must: â€˘ Gather information from existing documentation. â€˘ Prepare accurate documentation, with contract management personnel â€˘ on the Mica Hydro project which will include but not limited to â€˘ completion reports. Preferred Experience: â€˘ Technical writing. â€˘ Familiarity with computer search tools, previous use with Microsoft â€˘ SharePoint an asset. â€˘ Familiarity in a clerk role. â€˘ Knowledge and experience with construction documentation. Skills/Abilities: â€˘ Excellent organizational skills. â€˘ Strong computer skills. â€˘ Excellent verbal and written communication. â€˘ Technical writing abilities. Education: â€˘ Two year college diploma in Business Administration or equivalent â€˘ would be an asset. The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and will be required to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north of Revelstoke. Accommodations will be provided. This position will be filled for 3 months duration. Resumes will be accepted until 8:00 am, 4 April 2014; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. To Apply: Please email or fax resumes to: Columbia Hydro Constructors. Ltd. Fax: (250) 805-4340 Email: chcgeneral@bchydro.com Closing Date: 4 April, 2014

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Trades, Technical

Fernbrae Manor is currently hiring for 3 midnight positions to begin April 13. Please bring resumes to 295 Gerstmar Road, fax to 250-979-0601 or email to: dzentner@fernbraemanor.com. NO phone calls please.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to fill their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes. Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and a professional attitude, Class 1 driver’s license and a clean abstract and are physically fit. Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk in’s please.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889

FOOD Preparer wanted. Blue Tail Sushi. $10.25-12/hr, 40hrs/wk. 102 – 1675 Commerce Av. Kelowna V1X 8A9 or bluetail1@outlook.kr

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Trades, Technical

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

Help Wanted

This year marks the 40th Anniversary for Westwood Electric as we continue to grow with our team of over 300 employees. Since 1974, we have been providing electrical and instrumentation services to a wide range of industries across Western Canada. We currently have offices located in Vernon, BC, Leduc, AB and Prince Albert, SK. At Westwood, our people have always been our greatest asset. We strive to build lasting relationships with our employees through a flexible, responsive and sincere approach.

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Electrical

Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. GEMINI BATHS: 250862-6991

Sundecks

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

Cleaning Services EUROPEAN hardworking lady exp’d, looking to clean houses/offices. Call 250-768-1848 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

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

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The position will be accountable for a multitude of functions including but not limited to:

Westwood is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to be based out of our Head Office in Vernon, BC.

- Administering document control on all incoming tender packages, including return communication to our customers

This opportunity calls for an analytical, results oriented individual to provide accurate, confidential administrative support to the Accounting team.

- Liaise with Westwood personnel to accumulate all bid specific documentation

The position will be accountable for a multitude of functions including but not limited to: • Maintenance of invoice and supplier files

- Assist in the preparation of comprehensive, customer specific project proposals

• Identify, investigate and follow up to resolve invoice discrepancies

- Compile all tender documentation into a final customer proposal for review and submission

• Data entry of high volume invoices

- Prepare and maintain all customer pre-qualification forms and websites

• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and supplier statements

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes and qualifications:

• Process expense payments

- Comprehensive understanding of MS Office in its entirety - Detailed, organized & results oriented personality - The ability to break down and comprehend contractual language

PANEL Pro Electric. Panel upgrades, Mobile home Cert. Lic/Ins. Dennis, 250-878-6634

• Knowledge of Provincial Sales Taxes and Tax Exemptions • Strong and effective organizational and communication skills • Experience in Accounts Payable processes

All applications will be handled in confidence and should be e-mailed quoting the job title and posting #14-04 HRBC to: jobs@westwoodcompanies.com or fax to: 250-542-8586.

CUSTOM YARD CARE. Call Today For ALL Your Lawn Care Needs!!! 250-862-0821

Machining & Metal Work

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

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LAMINATE flooring installed. Quality work... Affordable rates. For quote call Dan at 250-712-0944 S.F. Flooring Installation Services. Tile, Hardwood, Laminate & Stone. 250-864-7726

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

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

Garden & Lawn 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 EX Orchardist will prune your trees and shrubs. Call (778)214-6611 I WANT TO CUT Your Lawn! Plain & simple, your lawn needs cutting, and I cut lawns. I’m asking for your business, and in exchange, you will receive both excellent value and exceptional service, GUARANTEED! Weekly maintenance, power raking, pruning, aerating, spring clean-ups, etc. Senior’s discounts, all inquiries welcome! 250-878-7283 ...Common Sense Yard Care... JIM’S MOWING Book a job at www.jimsmowing.ca or call 310-JIMS(5467) JOE’S Quality Lawn & Garden Services. Call 778-215-1956 or

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M&S Lawn & Garden. Full yard maint & landscaping. Free Est. Jim 250-861-3693

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 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

Rooﬁng & Skylights GERMAN MASTER ROOFER. Free estimate. BBB Member Call Steffen, 250-863-8224

OK Roofing All repairs, maint., & re-roofs. Warranty on all work. Free Est., 878-1172

Handypersons

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

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

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

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

Rubbish Removal Nitro RUBBISH & Tree Removal. Call 250-575-0196

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• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel • Detailed, organized & results oriented

Landscaping

PILATO ELECTRIC. Call Tom Pilato 250-878-1811.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes and qualifications:

- Business Administration Certificate or Diploma is an asset

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm., Service Calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. Lic’d, Bonded & Insured. Alan: 250-808-6595

• Process and issue payments

- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills

All applications will be handled in confidence and should be e-mailed quoting the job title and posting #14-03 HRBC to: jobs@westwoodcompanies.com or fax to: (250) 542-8586.

MIN. 10 YARD LOADS NON STRUCTURAL FILL

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

This opportunity calls for a detail oriented individual, who thrives in time sensitive situations to provide confidential administrative support and assist in the design, storage and finalization of completed project proposals.

- Conducting a thorough review of contractual documents to develop an understanding of bid requirements

(Includes Loading)

Kitchen Cabinets

Westwood is currently recruiting for a Proposal Assistant to be based out of our Head Office in Vernon, BC.

Drywall MJ Drywall & Renovations Drywall, taping, texture spray. Call Mike at 250-826-8033

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Mind Body Spirit

THAI Massage. Totally relax & energize your body & mind. (250)-801-7188

Home Improvements

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

BLISS Deep & French Massage, 10 years experience. Call 4 appt. 250-859-2272

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

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Alternative Health

ASIAN Massage. New Lady, New Look. Lovely, Peaceful Setting. $60/hr. Call (250)317-3575, (250)-317-9548

Financial Services

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A Heavenly Experience. Massages by Lilly. Please call 250-317-4315

Services

Independent Financial Services/Insurance Broker

SEEKING Energetic Framer’s Helper to apprentice for long term employment, min. 1 year experience, 250-215 4874

ARE you looking for excellent full body work, clean, comfortable environment and affordability? Linda 862-3929

Services

Losing my father and father-in-law has solidified my purpose to help you choose the correct life insurance policy for yourself and your family.

Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems. Top wages & beneﬁts Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

#1 CHOICE for the ULTIMATE Unforgettable SENSUAL Body Massage. 778-478-0067 no txt

Services

HAZELDELL ORCHARDS Apple Juice For Sale 5 Litre Boxes 3 Varieties Call: 250-862-4997 for pick-up

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

Tiling

TILE Setter. Artistic Ceramics. Custom tile setting. Call (250)870-1009

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

Pets & Livestock

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

Livestock

1 Black Angus Bull, 1 York/Landrace X Boar & 1977 Ford 500 single axle grain Truck with a drill fill for sale. (250)546-9766 REGISTERED Polled Hereford yearling bulls call Ed 250365-3270 or Murray 604-5823499 or visit our website www.kootenayph.com

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

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies

NEW OWSJ METAL ROOF TRUSSES; 10 @32’ SPAN BY 22” DEEP AND 3 @ 38’-6” SPAN BY 30” DEEP; DESIGNED FOR OKANAGAN @ 6’ C to C spacing; $200 each or make offer ken@a1machine.bc.ca or 250-558-8667

$100 & Under

2 Display Rite Glass Cooler Doors. 77” x 29” $45 each. Call (250)681-6005 2 man rubber boat, 440lb capacity, c/w 2 paddles & pump. $30.Used once. 250-763-5732 BATT Insulation R12 16 100 batts $100 250-317-3434 BATT Insulation R12 16 100 batts $100 250-317-3434 BATT Insulation R20 16 67 Pieces. $100. 250-317-2434 BATT Insulation R20 16 67 Pieces. $100. 250-317-2434 BATT Insulation R20 16 67 Pieces. $100. 250-317-2434 ELECTRIC Meat slicer, $20. 250-763-5732 HONEYWELL Humidifier. $25. 250-763-5732 LUMBER. 2”x10”x8’-10’. 20pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 LUMBER. 2”x10”x8’-10’. 20pcs, $100. 250-317-2434 OSB Sheeting, 40-50 sheets, $40. 250-317-2434 OSB Sheeting, 40-50 sheets, $40. 250-317-2434 PLYWOOD 4’ x 8’ x 5 1/8” thick. 15 sheets $100. 250317-2434 PLYWOOD 4’ x 8’ x 5 1/8” thick. 15 sheets $100. 250317-2434

$200 & Under 10’ ALLUMINUIM LOADING RAMP. $125. Call (250)6816005 Batt Insulation, R20/16”, 135 pieces, $200. 250-317-2434

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Antiques / Vintage

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

Peter Blundell AA Independent Art And Antiques Appraiser & Consultant.

SORT OUT YOUR TREASURES!

250-542-4540 Guardian Estate Appraisals

$200 & Under

Free Items

Furniture

Batt Insulation, R20/16”, 135 pieces, $200. 250-317-2434 Batt Insulation, R20/16”, 135 pieces, $200. 250-317-2434 LUMBER. 2”x10”x8’-10’ length. 40pcs, $200. 250-3172434 LUMBER. 2”x10”x8’-10’ length. 40pcs, $200. 250-3172434 Papyrus and art as old as writing. Egyptian framed 16”x20” $200 (250)860-6163

FREE: 10 dozen quart size wide mouth canning jars. Phone: 250-764-8081

LIVING Room Furniture. Three seater & matching love seat. Excellent condition. $500. Tel. 250-766-2894

FREE: 5 month old cat to good home, friendly, affectionate & playful. 250-869-2577 FREE: Single bed with headboard & a roll-away cot with mattress & a desk. Phone: (250)762-6703 FREE: Three Yokohama tires, P205/55 R16, 80T, 50% tread. Phone: 250-764-8081

Furniture $500 & Under

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2 Adjusta-Magic Electrical BEDS Excellent condition $500 Call (250)762-4516

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

Furniture & Antiques + many other households from 2 houses merging. Includes Vilasdining room suite & steel work bench. Phone: (250)763-3536

Heavy Duty Machinery

A STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

WANTED:Construction Equipment, Excavators, Backhoes, Dozers, Motor graders, wheel loaders, Forestry Equipment. Any condition. We all so do scrap metal clean up and Estate clean up. References available. 250-260-0217.

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.

Medical Supplies

Next to new HOSPITAL BED $900 Call (778)753-1215

Misc. for Sale

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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

PLUMBING REPAIRS GEMINI BATHS

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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

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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

www.kelownadeckandrail.com

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

TILE SETTER Artistic Ceramics Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

250.979.8948

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

ROOFING

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

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OVERHEAD DOORS We install, service, & repair all makes of doors & openers. Broken Springs, Cables, Rollers... WE DO IT ALL!

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

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

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250.863.8224

WINTER SERVICE SAME DAY SERVICE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

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

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

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

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METAL FABRICATION LTD.

• Fences • Gates • Railings • Rollcages • Ornamental Iron Work • Aluminium • Stainless & Steel. Tube Bending Specialists. www.getbentmetalfab.ca

TILING TILE SETTER Artistic Ceramics

RUBBISH & TREE REMOVAL

Free Estimates. Call Erik for appt.

250-575-0196

250-878-5210

WELDING

250-470-2235

LAWN/ GARDENING

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL Truck load of junk or yard waste loaded and hauled. Reasonable rates. Fast, friendly, dependable service.

10% OFF

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LANDSCAPING

3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

2 GIRLS ONE TRUCK

ROOFS OF ALL KINDS

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

Exp’d/certified/ins’d/lic’d yard & flowerbed clean-ups; weekly lawn mowing; small trees, hedges & shrub pruning. Also aerating and dethatching.

778-215-1956 or 250-448-2379

PAINTING/DECORATING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TEAM GERMAN MASTER ROOFER • • • • •

All One Piece Laminate

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MOVING & STORAGE

RENOVATIONS

On select colors only | Installation available

Natural Stone Surfaces

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Framing & Foundations Quality workmanship at reasonable rates. Free estimates

MOVING & STORAGE

PAYLESS MOVING 250-808-2938

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

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES

LAWN/ GARDENING

Long haul available. Complete packing / unpacking & junk removal available.

14.95 lin ft LAMINATE TOPS ....... starting at $14.95 LF NATURAL STONE ......starting at $59.00 SF 1 color Formica Calacatta Marble .........

FRAMING

Fully licensed in BC, Bonded & Insured. AVAIL TO WORK ANYWHERE IN BC.

1 man + truck - $49/hr. 2 men + truck - $69/hr

48” VANITY DEPTH COUNTERTOP BLOWOUT $

DCR Contracting

Call Mike 250-826-8033

DENNIS 250-878-6634

COUNTERTOPS

CONTRACTORS

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TRY THE SALES & SERVICE INTRO PRICE

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tax incl. 12 INSERTS FOR NEW CLIENTS ONLY PLEASE Please call a classified representative at

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Custom tile setting. Travertine, marble, granite & ceramic. Decks, kitchen, baths. Guaranteed work.

Call 250-870-1009

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality Interior & Exterior Painting Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work Call Terry

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

TRUCKING

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

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

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Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Trucks & Vans

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

Rooms for Rent

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.

MOVING Sale. 5pc livingrm set. Chesterfield, loveseat, arm chair, 2lrg end tables, 2lrg table lamp w/red velour shades. Upright aprt freezer, antique bronze statue. (The Huntsman) 2 antique dressers, 2 elec beds, various signed prints and many antique glass & stemware pieces. Tapestries. 250-762-3246

PAY CASH for jewelry, any amount, any condition, Costume, gold, silver, rhinestones, glass beads, broken chains, watches, coins/tokens. Heidi, 250-858-9511.

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

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

Sporting Goods

THE CONSERVATORY

EVERYTHING MUST GO!! All Restaurant equipment dining room tables, chairs, Tableware, TV’S and fixtures. Call Paul or Mei at 250-860-5949 after 10am to set up an appt. to view. 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.

Misc. Wanted 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

RUGER 10-22’s, American’s, 243, 308, 270, 30-06, ScoutLH, Hawkeye, Glock 17,20, 21, 22, CZ 527 & 452, all in stock at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

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.

Mobile Homes & Parks

Black Mountain, 1337 Bentein Rd. (off of Toovey), March 22 & 23, 8-3pm (no early birds!) Spring Cleaning, Huge Garage Sale! Household, furniture, antiques & collectibles, commerical shelving, you name it, I even have the kitchen sink!! LARGE Boys Clothing Sale, newborn to 4T, all clothes in great used condition, all seasons, some toddler girls clothing too. March 22, 9-2pm, March 23, 9-1pm. 1722 Cathy Crt. Black Mountain.

LRG Multi family & downsizing sale. Lots of good, clean items. Sat March 22 8-3. 663 Pimlico Rd. Lower Mission. MOVING Sale. Sat/Sun March 22 & 23, 12-4pm. 13487 Middlebench Rd, Oyama. Furn, plants, tools, electronics, $1 tables. Everything must go. Sunrise Village #376-1260 Raymer Ave. Saturday March 22nd 8-11am. Estate Sale.

Cars - Domestic

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca 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 Apt/Condo for Rent

Cars - Domestic

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

Upscale Condos Conveniently Located.

Units ranging from 1bd & 1bath to 2bd, 2.5bath + den. (778)484-5847

info@kelownaconservatory.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

Homes for Rent 2BD, 1bth, Ellison area. No dogs. $800 +utils. Available Now. Call (250)-869-2186

Ofﬁce/Retail RETAIL/OFFICE on ground floor at 1511 Sutherland for lease. Sized from 1075/SF. to 2425/SF. Asking $13.50 /SF + triple net of $3.95/SF. Central location. To view please call Keith 250-448-6997 or Email: davidcurell@mac.com

Rooms for Rent 1bdrm, shared kitchen & bath. New, incl. internet, NS, ND, no pets, nr. bus/school, for mature $430/mo. Now, 250-899-5756

Homes for Rent AFFORDABLE LUXURY BETTER THAN NEW Completely redone beauty, over 2100 sq ft on one level. Many features not found in an new home in this price range. 9 new app. 4 rooms with fireplaces, huge birch kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, built in wall to wall entertainment centre, huge garage, lots of parking. Country setting, Vernon area. Compare value $479,900. 403-540-2991 www.vernonrural.com

Legal Notices

Senior Assisted Living

2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

MISSION home. Room and board for seniors, includes 3 home cooked meals, snacks, laundry, housekeeping, utilities and cable. All furnished. $1250/month (250)-317-3341

Suites, Lower 1BD furn. semi-priv. ste, mature person, NP,NS $650. Util. incl. Ref. req’d. 250-765-0746 1BD. N. Rutland, Grd. Lev., sep entrance, wood flrs., A/C, cable, wifi, close to bus/UBC, ns/np, $700 utils incl. Apr 1 250-801-3995, 250-765-9619 2BD bsmt suite, utils incl, Kelowna S. area, Avail April 1 $800. 250-470-9384 after 5pm Avail April 15th, 1400 sq. ft. W/O bsmt view suite w/ heat & hydro incl’d $1,200 mo. Tenant responsible for cable & phone only. Unit has 2 bdrms, 10 ft x 10 ft storage rm, modern kitchen, fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer, dryer,gas fireplace. Pets are not preferred. Location is 500 Gibson Rd. and is available for viewing by appt. Call 250-215-0984 Clean & quiet 1bdrm, full bath, on bus rte, avail immed., NS, NP, $800 incl’s utils. Phone: 250-317-7018 Cozy bachelor suite, furn/unfurn, $695. Steps to bus. Call 250-765-2532, 250-826-2532 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 MAY 1. Small 2bd, bsmnt, wifi, 5appl. FP, 2prking, hot wtr, NS, NP. Pref wrking cpl. $950+DD. 250-764-5413 NEWER 1bdrm suite, close to Athens pool, school & amens. $650. Avail April 1. Call 250317-2318 afternoon only. VERY cute newer 2bd, 1bth. $750+utils & WD. NS/NP. Glenrosa. Call 250-718-8182

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LYLE’S TOWING. FREE REMOVAL of unwanted vehicles. Pay up to $1000 for good vehicles. Lots of used parts for sale. (250)-765-8537

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

Auto Financing

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most units sold unreserved

INVITATION TO TENDER

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM

T14-016 Supply of Low VOC Road Marking Paint Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words T14-016 Supply of Low VOC Road Marking Paint will be received at the oﬃce of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, April 3, 2014. Tenders will be opened publicly at that time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or oﬀer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest bid or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tender documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

Main Floor of House Lakeview Upper Mission • Living Room • Kitchen • Small Office • Laundry Room • 4 Major Appliances • Pets Negot Available April 1 $1200 + utilities Call: 250 764-9798

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts AAA Service 24/7, Cash For Cars. Call Paul Haul. (250)808-9593

BLACK MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the BMID boardroom located at 285 Gray Road. The term of office for Trustee Allen Kirschner will expire in April, 2014 and he will be seeking re-election. Other nominations for Trustee will be received from 8:00 am March 24th until 4:00 pm on March 28th, 2014. If an election is required, voting will take place on Friday, April 11th, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm at the BMID office. If an election is held, an early poll will also be available between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, April 4th, 2014. If you require more information on any of the above items, please call the BMID Office at 250-765-5169.

Great for a family. 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 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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN MURRAY PALMER, DECEASED, formerly of #138 -1050 Springfield Road, Kelowna BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of John Murray Palmer 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 18, 2014, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then have notice. Glenda Christine Palmer Executrix c/o Geoffrey W. White, Solicitor GEOFFREY W. WHITE LAW CORPORATION 434 Glenwood Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 5M1 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

Adult Adult Entertainment Sexy in Kelowna

Cars - Domestic WILL buy your unwanted vehicles, running or not call 250878 8456. Leave a message and we will call you back. ANYWHERE in southern BC.

Scrap Car Removal #1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 250-558-8855 *1AA SCRAP REMOVAL. WE WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICING, 250-801-4199

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

FULL SERVICE! HOT PRICE! Massage & Oh So Much More. 778-484-7438

Escorts

EXOTIC Beauty. Will Please You In Ways You Could Only Imagine. Sweet.778-214-4458 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SEXY, 42 DDD, 28/32 brown eyed brunette. Sexy & Sweet, Discreet. Enjoys couples & dom, GFE. Kelly 765-1098. SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514

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

“Spring Fling” Foxy Babe, Slender, Pretty & Playful! Intimate Gfe, Prof. In/Out Call Candie 778-754-6969

Trucks & Vans

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

1987 XLT Lariot F150, Good Condition, $1800 or best offer. Phone: (250)765-0220

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NOW SELLING

Living in Natureâ€™s Backyard

250.764.4694

Email: sales@thecreekskelowna.ca

www.thecreekskelowna.ca

Large lots - Captivating Lake Views The Creeks in the Mission is located in the highly desirable Upper Mission area of Kelowna, BC. The Creeks features large flat home sites and captivating lake views. This neighbourhood is artfully designed to ascent the beauty and natural setting that surrounds it. Close to schools, parks, trails, beaches and wineries. Come and discover what it means to be living natureâ€™s backyard at The Creeks in the Mission.

Starting at $279,900

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Little Apple Homes

Meadow Ridge Homes Ltd.

1294 Steele Rd. 250-861-3344 SAT. - THURS. 1-5PM OR BY APPT. sales@meadowridgehomes.com meadowridgehomes.com

OVER 90% SOLD

SIERRAS

Conveniently located for your Okanagan Lifestyle

Good opportunity to make your move here with a low down payment & practical monthly payments.

Starting at 169,900 + GST Attractive home features Cemboard Ext siding, covered view porch, luxury tile floors, Whirlpool appliances, pantry, island, coffee bar, 2 full baths... all designed for your comfort. $

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Accent Homes 250-769-6614

Bellamy Homes

ROSEDALE MODEL HOME IN THE PONDS Heweston (Upper) Crt $899,900 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 250-470-2429 bellamyhomes.ca 2

Enclave

600 Sherwood Road From $299,900 OPEN SAT. & SUN. 1-4 PM Darcy Nyrose 250-575-1946 Coldwell Banker

Sage Creek

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Celebrating World Water Week GARDENING WITH NATURE

Gwen Steele feel out of our control, however, we can make a difference by how we personally use water. Outdoor residential use accounts for 24 per cent of all water used in the valley. We can lead by example and reduce water use in our residential landscapes. Spring is a good time to begin. *** The Okanagan Xeriscape Association website www.okanaganxeriscape. org has many resources to help you makes changes to your garden: • a searchable plant database of over 400 water-wise plants with 23 search categories • a photo gallery of before and after stories • details of the making of our unH20 Xeriscape Demonstration Garden • slides shows of the five theme gardens • a resources page of books and gardens to visit • web links and information on events and classes I also invite everyone to attend my two-night ‘Introduction to the Seven Principles of Xeriscape’ class. There is practical in-

formation for making changes to an existing landscape or creating a new landscape, and for those who are new to gardening in the Okanagan. I use photos to illustrate the principles of design and planning, soil improvement, practical turf areas, efficient irrigation, use of mulch, good maintenance, and appropriate plant selection. The class dates are Monday, April 7 and 14, or Wednesday, April 16 and 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. Details and registration information are on the Classes page www.okanaganxeriscape.org or call 250-762-6018.

I will also teach ‘Creating a Water-Wise Perennial Garden’ on Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. to noon, through Kelowna Community Recreation. To register, call 250 469-8800. Class includes selecting perennials best suited for your garden conditions to create four season colour and interest; tips on bed location, size, shape, maintenance, and soil preparation; and a photo presentation of perennials for the Okanagan. Gwen Steele is executive director of the non-profit Okanagan Xeriscape Association.

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ith this being World Water Week and spring officially arriving on Thursday, today seems an ideal time to write my first Gardening with Nature column for 2014. On Monday, I attended the award-winning film “Watermark,” presented by the Okanagan Basin Water Board and Fresh Outlook Foundation. The film included photos of the parched desert of the Colorado River delta, an area that was rich in water and life only a few decades ago. Up river in dry areas of Nevada, California and Arizona, the water has been dammed and diverted for agriculture and cities. Much more has been taken than could naturally be replenished. Water reservoirs such as Lake Mead, in Nevada, are very low. There is no extra to accommodate a drought year, let alone release adequate water to restore the delta and provide water to people downstream. I was shocked by the pictures and the realization that something similar could happen here. We are living in a semi-desert and could experience the same water shortages if we use more water than is replenished by the 11 to 15 inches annual precipitation. These days we are bombarded by so many life-changing events that

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If it was due to factors beyond your control that is more acceptable to the lender than if it were the result of excessive debt and poor money management. Typically a 10 per cent mortgage down payment is required in these situations, although a five per cent down payment is sometimes acceptable. The down payment must come from one’s own resources and not be gifted. Depending on the time elapsed since the bankruptcy, some lenders will also charge a higher interest rate and in some cases a fee. A lender will grant a more favourable rate if certain lending criteria have been met such as two years since the bankruptcy has been discharged—good re-established credit, minimum beacon score, saved down payment, good debt servicing ratios and good job stability. Re-established credit is most important of those factors as it demonstrates to the lender that a prospective borrower has new credit and has managed it as agreed since the bankruptcy. Typically a lender will look for two lines of well established credit for two years. A missed payment during this stage could very well be grounds for the mortgage application to be declined. Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde (250-470-8324); Darwyn Sloat (250-718-4117); Kristin Rosdal (250-878-3007) and Christine Hawkins (250-826-2001).

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Vernon realtor to head up new board Vernon real estate agent Darcy Griffiths is the new president of the The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board. Griffiths was elected along with a new board of directors for the 2014-15 term at OMREB’s annual general meeting held earlier this month. The board is comprised of 11 directors representing the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap zones Griffiths takes over from Shuswap realtor Karen Singbeil, who remains on the board as past president. Griffiths has been an OMREB member and licensed realtor for 23 years, and has sold real estate in Vernon since 2001. She first served as an OMREB director in 2008-09 and held the education portfolio. She was elected again in 2010-11, acted as North Zone media contact for one year (2010), and held the communications portfolio for three years (2010 through 2012) as well as taking on the role of director of national governmental affairs in 2012 (to present) and a seat on the

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strategy and governance committee. For the past year, Griffiths has served as chair of the finance committee and a member of the executive committee. She has also taught two units of the Residential Trading Services Applied Practice Course for four years. “I am very proud to represent the professional realtors of the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, Shuswap and Revelstoke markets,” Griffith said. “I look forward to working with our members and our board to help further our professionalism through continuing education, and supporting the many initiatives undertaken by our

membership to help enhance the quality of life in our communities.” This is a challenging but exciting time in our industry, Griffiths noted. “As OMREB president, I will continue to help raise the profile of our board locally and within the province while working with governments and other stakeholders to enhance housing opportunities for families in the board area.” Griffiths is hopeful more buyers and sellers will be able to reach their housing goals in 2014 as consumer confidence strengthens, the economy improves, employment grows, and the market moves into more balanced conditions in the Okanagan-Shuswap.

“I am confident that relatively low mortgage rates and moderate home prices will continue to allow more first-time buyers to enter the market this year, and will encourage more investors to develop rental opportunities for those who are not in a position to buy.” Timothy Evans, of Kelowna, will serve as the OMREB vice-president. An OMREB member for 30 years, Evans has been a licensed Kelowna real estate agent since 1979. He first sat as an OMREB board director in 1992 through 1996, and he held the communications portfolio. Evans was named vice-president in 1994 and became president in 1995. During that time he was also a director for BCREA and served on the association’s education and governance committees. He was appointed to the board for a second term in 2013-15, and currently serves on the government relations and communications committees.

Over the years, Evans has taught five units of the Residential Trading Services Applied Practice Course. Joining Griffiths and Evans on the board of directors are: OMREB’s 2014/2015 Board: • Karen Singbeil, Sicamous, past president • Jamie Blair, West Kelowna, Central Zone • Kent Jorgenson, Kelowna, Central Zone • Christopher Miller, Kelowna, Central Zone • Tanis Read, Kelowna, Central Zone • Maggie Garvey, Vernon, North Zone • Don Gilowski, Vernon, North Zone • Rob Shaw, Vernon, North Zone • Doug Hubscher, Salmon Arm, Shuswap Zone • Steve Lewis, Salmon Arm, Shuswap Zone The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board is comprised of 1,015 member realtors and 92 real estate offices across the southern B.C. interior, covering an area that includes the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap from Peachland to Revelstoke.

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Qualifying for a mortgage with a bankruptcy history Is it possible to successfully obtain a mortgage after having declared bankruptcy in your past? Many Canadians find themselves bogged down with a poor credit rating resulting from situations out of their control—illness, losing a job, or simply not understanding how to handle their credit. Unsatisfactory financial situations can happen to good people

and bankruptcy is sometimes the only way out. We can offer some tips to assist in repairing one’s credit and to eventually be approved for a mortgage even after bankruptcy. It can be very frustrating being successful with a mortgage application after bankruptcy. Some lenders will not approve a mortgage if a bankruptcy shows up on a credit report.

Many lenders have different criteria regarding the length of time since a bankruptcy after which they will approve a mortgage—typically two years along with proof of re-established credit is the benchmark. A bankruptcy will remain on your credit bureau for up to seven years. A private or “B” lender will consider approving a client with a more recent bankruptcy

provided the borrower can demonstrate they are now a good credit risk, post a decent down payment and generate suffucient income to qualify for the payments. The reasons for a bankruptcy declaration are important to a lender. See Interest B19

Find affordable neighourhoods in Upper Mission

n Upper Mission area of Kelowna, there is currently an abundance of executive single family properties for sale with a wide range in price. But the secret is finding that one home that is right just for you at the right price. Upper Mission has a variety of single family homes newer and older filled with gorgeous subdivisions that characterize this exquisite area of town. Southridge, Crawford REAL ESTATE RUNDOWN Estates and Kettle Valley are among the thriving neighbourhoods with vacant lots to build your own personal dream home. Ceinwen Prices vary in the Morgan Upper Mission from $400,000 to $1.4 million, while townhomes are also available from as low as $400,000. This area of Kelowna offers astonishing lake, valley and mountain views while nestled away on the quiet streets of this Central Okanagan paradise. As competitive as the Upper Mission market is, there is one subdivision I would like to focus on— Trumpeter Ridge. Trumpeter Ridge offers competitive pricing with lots as low as $199,000. The development also offers flexible builder terms and allow you to bring your own builder to this exclusive community and up to a twoyear window to build a new home after purchasing a lot. Located just past the popular Summerhill Winery which overlooks our iconic Okanagan Lake, Trumpeter Ridge is where you’ll find the 2011 PNE Prize Home along with a variety of stunning single family homes on lots ranging from .16 to .25 of an acre in size. Trumpeter Ridge not only offers great price point and quality lots but offers a friendly warm community, a desirable place to raise your family—you can visualize your children riding their bicycles up and down their neighbourhood streets, creating memories with family and friends or simply taking in the golden view of the Okanagan Valley from the deck of your newly built home. Home hunters should consult with their local professional realtor and check out what this and other Upper Mission neighbourhoods have to offer. Ceinwen Morgan has worked in the Kelowna real estate industry for the past five years.

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