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or over 20 years, the Kettle River, the Okanagan region’s only true fly-fishing trout stream, has been suffering fish kills. A deadly combination of low flows and high temperatures have made the rainbow trout in the river susceptible while illegal harvesting of the largest of the rainbows continues to threaten the prized sport fish. Now, after years of study to pin-point the problem, fisheries biologists and conservation groups can see the light at the end of the tunnel. There are proposed regulation changes coming that could try to stop the fish kills. Reporter Kevin Parnell tells the story of the Kettle, a Kelowna man’s efforts to save it and the fisheries biologist behind the proposed changes. See story on page A3 GRAPHIC: KIANA HANER-WILK

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Rainbow trout decline alarming

Protect river resource

Kevin Parnell

••• Two years ago, as part of her work to try and nail down the problems in the Kettle, fisheries biologist Tara White was performing a snorkel study, diving into one of the Kettle’s deep pools to count and tag fish. She counted seven fish over 40 centimetres long in this particular pool. It was located in a 26 kilometre section of the Kettle, which had been changed to a catchand-release regulation seven years prior. After tagging the large fish, she returned to the same pool a few weeks later. “I found the heads of four of those fish that we had counted and tagged in the pool,” says White. “They were illegally killed. Sometimes it’s ignorance (of the regulations) and sometimes it’s not.” The illegal harvesting of the biggest rainbow trout in the Kettle is a huge problem and always has been, as certain sectors of the population feel they should be allowed to keep and kill fish. “People think it’s a food, they caught it and should be able to keep it,” says Savas Koutsantonis, owner of Kelowna’s Trout Waters Fly and Tackle, the unofficial headquarters for fly-fishing enthusiasts in the region. “Quite a few of these guys don’t have fishing licenses either and are using illegal gear. They don’t care about the fish.” White admits the regulations as they stand are confusing. Certain sections of the Kettle are catch and re-

After years of watching the Kettle River fish stocks decline, Kelowna angler Travis Lowe thought he had better put his money where his mouth was. He had gotten so much out of the river from a personal and spiritual standpoint, he could no longer stand by and watch it suffer in silence, especially with big agriculture moving in and taking water out of the river and after Big White Ski Resort got in line for any future water licenses that were granted on the Kettle.

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or the past 20 years, Kelowna angler Travis Lowe has been heading east to try his luck on the Kettle River. A picturesque and winding trout stream, the Kettle begins its 280 kilometre journey at Holmes Lake in the Monashee Mountains, flows though the Christian Valley to Westbridge where it is joined by the West Kettle, and ends at the Columbia River in Washington State. The river is home to several species of fish, including wild stock (fluvial species) rainbow trout that can grow to trophy sizes in perfect conditions. For fly-fishers who love rivers, it’s nearly as good as it gets. “In terms of a true western trout stream fly-fishing experience in our region, the Kettle River is it,” says Lowe, a long-time CHBC cameraman and the founder of the Okanagan chapter of the conservation group Trout Unlimited (see sidebar). “If you love to fly fish in a river for rainbow trout, it’s the only place in our region that offers the experience.” For two decades, Lowe has fished the Kettle, tromping through the woods to access pools and riffles where fish hold. He is passionate and obsessive about it, zeroing in on where the fish are, what they are feeding on and trying to replicate it with rod and artificial fly. But it didn’t take long for him to notice things

TRAVIS LOWE/CONTRIBUTOR

TROUT UNLIMITED member Pete Caron enters the Kettle River to post a catch and release sign, notifying

anglers of fish regulations. If proposed changes go through, the Kettle could become a catch-and-release only river. Currently there are sections that are catch-and-release. were changing. “The fishing just kept getting worse,” he says. “There were massive die-offs. It went into this cycle of drought and fish kills. As an angler that has fished there for 20 years, I’ve seen the populations dwindle. “The thing about the Kettle is it’s in the middle of nowhere. There is no large community around it. No one is watching the place. No one seems to care.” There are many issues on the Kettle that are affecting the rainbow trout (as well as six other species of fish that are all considered species at risk). Water licenses on the river are fully allocated as area ranchers draw from

the Kettle to grow crops. The draw from the ranchers lowers the water levels and combines with the Okanagan’s hot weather to heat the water to as high as 26 C, creating a deadly combination of low flows and high temperatures from about mid July to late August. It puts the fish in danger, making them sluggish, easier to target and harder to revive. There is less water for them to find relief. And the periods of intense heat and dry conditions that cause the low flow period aren’t getting any better. “The periods of low flow on the Kettle are becoming longer in duration and it’s becoming drier and hotter so these condi-

tions are not going away,” says Tara White, the senior fish biologist for the Okanagan region. “We’ve spent almost 20 years on this system, evaluating the stock, looking at the productivity in the tributaries and we’ve nailed it down to an adult (fish) issue in terms of habitat constraints during low flow periods. “There is a lack of deep water refuge for the fish.” For the past four years, White has been working with ranchers, anglers and other stakeholders to propose new regulation changes to the Kettle River and some changes are coming for the 2015 fishing season. She is proposing a full closure of the river from

July 15 for four to six weeks, when flows are the lowest and temperatures are the highest. Also under consideration is moving the river to a full catch-and-release river, meaning no one will be allowed to legally keep fish from the Kettle. A third option is a mixture of catch and release, similar to the way it is today. Anglers like Travis Lowe just hope it’s not too late. “It’s better late than never, but absolutely this should have been done ages ago,” says Lowe. “They knew what was going on. For a long time the problems on the Kettle were ignored and from my perspective the warning signs were there.”

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“I really live my life by one thing when it comes to conservation and that is that I have no right to be on that river unless I give back to it what I take out of it,” said Lowe. “I’m adamant about living my life like that. It falls on other people to do the same thing. We cannot sit back and think the government is going to look after our natural resources. It’s the grassroots people who stop things.” A year before Lowe formed the Okanagan chapter of Trout Unlimited, he had invited a handful of friends to his house to watch some fly-fishing movies, to get a taste of fishing in the winter.

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CEO of the Buckerfield’s chain of farm supply stores, is urging other businesses to sign and submit their MMBC contract, but then give notice to the government that they won’t pay fees or otherwise cooperate with the new system to collect packaging and printed paper. McCulloch intends to gather opt-out letters from numerous businesses across B.C. and deliver them to the province.

If the MMBC rollout continues, he said, they will argue in court that the MMBC contracts were invalid and they were coerced to join the government-created recycling monopoly. “We’re fairly confident at this point it will be struck down,” McCulloch said. “No company in their right mind would sign that contract of their own free will.” The province contends MMBC is volun-

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to Nanaimo. Mike Klassen, B.C. director of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, said he’s not aware of any cities reducing their property taxes as a result of the expected MMBC savings. “That’s one of the things that’s been most misleading—the idea that this was going to save money for the general taxpayer,” he said. Klassen argues consumers will pay twice— their local taxes won’t go down but they’ll also pay higher retail prices as businesses pass along the MMBC charges. He said most mayors and councils are being cautious and aren’t spending MMBC savings until they actually arrive. “That suggests to me they’re also very wary of the program and have a fallback program in case things don’t work,” Klassen said. “The world doesn’t all of a sudden turn upside down if we pause this program and take some time to reflect on how to do this well.”

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▼ A CASE FORTHE KETTLE

Fly fishing film fest preaches conservation Resource from A3 It was the beginnings of what would become the annual Fly Fishing Film Festival in Kelowna, the main fundraiser for Trout Unlimited with all proceeds aimed at helping the Kettle River. During the second year, Lowe moved the film festival to Cabana’s and one of the films struck a nerve. Instead of just scenes of fish being caught, the film was about conservation efforts by Trout Unlimited in Montana. “People’s reaction to that film inspired me to start Trout Unlimited here,” he said. “I saw that conservation resonated with people and I felt something needed to be done before the Kettle River was sucked completely dry.” As the Fly Fishing film fest grew, so too did Lowe’s career as a film-maker in what he calls the micro-niche industry of fly fishing mov-

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ARIANE HANEMAAYER/CONTRIBUTOR

TROUT UNLIMITED Okanagan founder Travis

Lowe at work as a fly-fishing filmmaker. He is currently working on a film for Pategonia Inc. about the search for a world record brook trout and is contemplating a future film in Russia. ie making. His documentary Thai One On, about fishing in Thailand was featured in the festival last year. He is currently filming another fly-fishing documentary in Argentina about the

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tival has grown again and will take place in the historic Laurel Packinghouse on May 2. Lowe has again teamed with the world-renowned F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour, who will bring in the films. The Laurel will allow for more tickets to be sold to the event, which had regularly sold out. There are many tickets left and fishermen and women are urged to come out and support Trout Unlimited, which has raised close to $30,000 for the Kettle with a goal of getting to $60,000. “This is everything

for us, it’s the number one fundraiser for the year and how we make our money,” said Lowe. “All the money goes to habitat conservation. For me, my own ethics makes me do this. For other people I just hope they come to the film festival and they can buy a trout a clean drink of water because that’s what this is all about.” Tickets to the film festival are at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle or at the door on May 2, beginning at 5 p.m. with the first film at 8 p.m. —Kevin Parnell

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lease and anglers must use landmarks to note the locations. Other areas you can keep one fish a day. White says making the entire river catch-and-release would simplify things. But will it stop illegal poaching? “You will still get illegal harvesting, even with full catch-and-release,” says Koutsantonis. “You will always get illegal harvest. But what (catch-and-release) will do will reduce the overall number of fish that are being taken out of the river. “If everyone knows it’s catch-and-release it’s easier to regulate, easier for fishermen to be stewards of the river because if they see any fish caught they can say something.” Koutsantonis will be among the stakeholders who will meet near the end of this month to hear the final proposed regulation changes for the Kettle. Fisheries officials will meet with close to 20 stakeholders, from fishing clubs, guides and outfitters and other user groups. They will all get a vote on the changes before a final recommendation is sent to the provincial government for a decision this fall. Koutsantonis is hoping the river goes full catch-andrelease. “The Kettle River is the only river that is fairly close to us and it’s one that we would like to see protected,” he says. “We don’t have a selection of rivers where one could be catch-and-release and another could be one where you could keep fish.” White is hopeful the proposed summer closure will keep the fish from being harvested when they are in danger of death due to high river temperatures. She denies that government has taken too long to act and says they have been working the issue for 20 years, trying to figure out exactly what’s happening. But she does say the time for action is now if the Kettle River fishery is to be saved for future generations. “It’s been a process over the last 20 years to try and nail down the issues and the key bottle-necks in terms of the fish stock,” she says. “We know it’s not a problem with juvenile fish. There are lots of juvenile fish coming out of the tributaries. It’s a balancing act because we have guide-outfitters who make a livelihood off recreational opportunities and we have ranchers who need water. “It’s not an easy situation but it’s to a great benefit. These are big fish that can grow to Steelhead size. From a fly-fishers standpoint it’s like heaven. We want to ensure we have a recreational opportunity for years to come. Otherwise we could lose all of it.” kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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City in Action COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Rotary Centre for the Arts

Council received the Annual Report presentation from the Rotary Centre of the Arts. Highlights from 2013 include 18,400 tickets sold, 2,500 events hosted, 251 art classes offered for youth and 82 free public engagement events and performances.

Five-year Financial Plan

Council approved amendments to the Five Year Financial Plan to include transfers and amendments that occurred throughout the year, including a $250,000 grant from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund for structural repairs at the YMCA and combining the Airport Runway Overlay funding of $373,320 with the Drive to 1.6 Million Passengers program to facilitate cost analysis. These transfers and amendments do not affect taxation.

Engage Policy

Council adopted the Engage Policy, which provides a foundation for ensuring a consistent and effective approach to City-led public and stakeholder engagement throughout all divisions of the organization where Council is the decision-maker.

City Park food concessions

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PUBLIC NOTICES Watermain Flushing

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PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that City Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:

1760, 2025 and 2137 Quail Ridge Blvd

The West ½ of Section 14, Township 23, ODYD, Except Plans H16596, KAP47192, KAP51877, KAP53641, KAP53790, KAP57365, KAP73608 and KAP82802; Lot A, District Lot 32 and Section 14, Township 23, ODYD, Plan KAP52924; Lot B, District Lot 32 and Section 14, Township 23, ODYD, Plan KAP52924 Bylaw No. 10832 (OCP13-0002) See map A Bylaw No. 10833 (TA13-0003) Bylaw No. 10834 (Z13-0004) See map B The applicant is proposing to amend the Official Community Plan and rezone the subject properties in order to accommodate the proposed 51 lot subdivision containing one commercially zoned property and 50 industrially zoned properties. Official Community Plan Amendment: To make the following amendments to the Official Community Plan:

· To change the Future Land Use designations from the REP – Resource Protection Area designation, the COMM – Commercial designation, the IND – Industrial designation and the PARK – Parks & Open Space designation to the COMM – Commercial designation, IND – Industrial designation and the PARK – Parks & Open Space designation; as per Map “A” below. · To amend Map 5.8 Urban Design Development Permit Area Designation of the Kelowna 2030 – Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 10500 by adding ‘Comprehensive Development Permit Area’ designation to the subject properties; · To amend Table 4.2 – Potential ASP Development Components of the Kelowna 2030 – Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 10500 by removing reference to “1. Pier Mac”

Owner/Applicant: David & Pamela Watland / Debra Tinkler & Sid Molenaar Integrity Services Inc.

Proposed Text Amendment: To amend the CD15 – Airport Business Park zone, to remove and replace the CD15 – Airport Business Park zone “Map” in order to include ‘Breweries and Distilleries, Major’ as a permitted “Principle Use”. Requested Zoning Change: From the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone, the CD15 – Airport Business Park zone, the I5 – Extraction zone and the P3 – Parks and Open Space zone to the CD15 – Airport Business Park zone and the P3 – Parks and Open Space zone as per Map “B”below. Owner/Applicant: Pier Mac Petroleum

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 April 15, 2014 and 4pm on Monday, April 28, 2014 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing.

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Lot 2, District Lot 14, ODYD, Plan 4366 Bylaw No. 10946 (Z14-0011) The applicant is proposing to rezone the property in order to allow a carriage house on the parcel. Requested zoning change: from RU1 – Large Lot Housing to the RU1c – Large Lot Housing with Carriage House.

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.

Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday April 28, 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 April 15, 2014 and up to and including April 29, 2014. INFO: 250 469-8645

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Rezone a portion of the subject property from A1 Agriculture 1 to P3 Parks and Open Space.

Non-Motorized Water Activity Concession Opportunity – City Park

An optional information session will be held on April 24, 2014 at 1 pm at City Hall in Knox Mountain Meeting Room. Sealed Submissions clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “Activity Concession” will be received at the Office of the Property Manager, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, May 9, 2014. The Submissions will not be opened publicly. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any Submission documents and to accept any Submission or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any Submission or offer will not necessarily be accepted. Submission documents may be obtained from the City of Kelowna website at no charge or from Tammy Abrahamson of the City of

Subject Property Notes: Rezone portions of the subject property from A1 Agriculture 1 to CD15 Airport Business Park (Industrial).

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Rezone the subject property from A1 Agriculture 1 to CD15 Airport Business Park (Industrial).

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To the editor: We have a great hockey team in our city. My wish is to see a sold-out arena on Friday night when the Portland Winterhawks come to start the third round of the playoffs versus our Kelowna Rockets. It’s disappointing for our players when they’re in first place and the arena isn’t full and cheering loudly. I don’t understand why some season ticket holders don’t purchase playoff tickets. Players work hard each game to be in the playoffs and this is the best hockey of the year. Recently, my husband and I attended two games in Kent, Washington where the Kelowna Rockets played against the Seattle Thunderbirds. We wore our Rocket’s jerseys, cheered and I waved my Rocket’s flag often. The crowd was very supportive of their team—standing, clapping and chanting encouragement. The first night there was a large crowd as it was half price Tuesday. Tickets were only $14 while beer, hotdogs, popcorn, etc., were $2.

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ear Central Okanagan school board: It’s time to put aside your shallow concerns about budgetary shortfalls, programming cuts and other educational landmines. Your sisters and brothers south of the border have identified a much bigger issue that quite clearly needs to be tackled in this fair city, as soon as possible. A Florida school board member has demanded that parents adhere to a dress code when dropping kids off for school. “If we’re going to train little boys and little girls to dress appropriately at school—no sagging pants, no hair curl-

ers, no shorts—parents should do the same,” she said. If, as I suggest, we adopt that sensible plan around here, let’s throw jammies into the mix as Kathy well. There is no need for Michaels grown humans to wander streets, restaurants, stores and so on in their jim-jams, yet they do. I counted two of them on my way back from lunch. Granted, they were together, but they managed to offend each of my eyeballs, which to me indicates they deserve being counted separately. Speaking of offensive, there’s also Crocs. For reasons unknown, these fashion failures walk out of the gardens to which they belong, and into all sorts

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of civilized settings. Perhaps asking the school board alone to adopt these kinds of forward-thinking plans is a bit too short sighted . Dear city council: Do you have the power to institute a citywide ban on slovenly dressed Kelownians? Maybe you could use those spiffy new cameras around the city for this important matter. Cameras up at Stuart Park, the washroom in City Park, Queensway and the foot of Lawrence and Leon Avenues are definitely areas where the jim-jam and rubber clog clad have tread. Of course, dress codes combined with surveillance may not impart the best image of our city. Sure, there are a lot of people who

can’t be bothered to get dressed in the morning, and that’s absolutely horrendous. But, is it their right to wander about looking like fools, and generally lowering the standard of public conduct? Perhaps this Blackwell backlash-inspired code of clothing oneself should be limited to this column alone. Here it goes. Dear Kelowna: Please make an effort to get dressed before you leave your house. And, so we’re clear, the outfit you went to sleep in does not constitute “getting dressed.” If you need inspiration, just remember, you never know who’s watching. Kathy Michaels is a reporter for the Capital News. kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

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To the editor: I am reading Sharron J. Simpson’s book describing the history of Kelowna. It is an excellent read, opening the eyes of the reader to what took place in the founding of the Okanagan Valley and our great city. Once again, as I have learned from studying the history of our great nation, the important role the church played in the development of our country. In Kelowna, just to mention a few, we have the Father Pandosy Mission, The Anglican Church on Sutherland which just celebrated its centennial, the First United Church on Bernard, and the Benvoulin Presbyterian Church site on Benvoulin. A place of worship was a vital part in the establishing of our community as it was in other Canadian towns that the early pioneers built. I have the privilege of volunteering at the Kelowna General Hospital. I was impressed to learn that the building has in its heart a place of worship, a chapel.

Somewhere back in time individuals saw the important role that our spiritual wellbeing plays in our physical healing and they designed a place for patients or their friends and family to spend time alone with their God or come together on Sunday afternoons for a time of corporate worship. We are blessed to live in a country where the founders of Confederation noted their desire that God would rule from sea to sea. In Psalm 72:8 we find their motto for Canada: “He will rule from sea to sea.” I love the third stanza of O Canada, the words in the way I remember them from my time in school: “Ruler Supreme who hears our humble prayer, hold our Dominion in thy loving care, help us to find oh God in thee a lasting rich reward as we ever stand on guard for thee.” Visiting the chapel in KGH I noted the glaring absence of a cross. A chapel without a cross? How could that be? I learned that a

number of years ago the cross was removed from the chapel because some found it offensive. That took me back a number of years ago when the Lord’s Prayer and the reading of the Bible were removed from our public school classrooms because someone may find it offensive. My question: How long will it be before the chapel will be seen as offensive to a few and its doors are closed? In review of our past, my question is this: How long will we allow a minority to continue to erode the biblical principles that our nation was founded upon? We are in the Easter season, a time to reflect on the cross and all that it symbolizes in our free nation. Fellow Canadians, may God find us faithful in standing on guard for Him. Jake Thiessen, Kelowna

Left from Benvoulin to Byrnes wastes gas bound Benvoulin traffic to turn left onto Byrns. When there is absolutely no traffic on Byrns and a vehicle is waiting to turn left, the signal turns red for all traffic in both directions on Benvoulin. Now it is obvious to any reasonable mind that there is no need to stop north-bound Benvoulin traffic as there is no traffic conflict. The light does

turn green again four seconds later. I wonder if the city’s green team know how much fuel and brake pads are wasted every day stopping and starting dozens of cars without any need. Here is where I question the city mantra of “you have to pay top dollar to get top talent.” I phoned the city traffic engineering people and

spoke to a traffic tech. She looked into her computer and said the light is working fine. Two weeks later I phoned again and spoke to the “manager.” This was a young man from a foreign land who was new to Kelowna and had no idea where this intersection was, but promised to look into it. It is now two months

later and nothing has been fixed. I suggest that all users of Benvoulin call City Hall and demand a fix. It might require a tech to get out of their comfy chair and go and look, but now that it is warmer that might happen. Bruce Stevenson, Kelowna

We met three guys wearing Rocket jerseys who came down to the game and also met Cole Martin’s uncle from Seattle. Cole’s parents flew in from Arlington, Texas for the games and we had a delightful chat with his father.

After the games many T’birds fans congratulated us on winning the series and hoped we would beat Portland. It was an enjoyable time. We are blessed to have such a great team with dedicated owners, good coaches, etc. This season we’ve witnessed our boys

develop their skills and mature into young men we’re proud of. Let’s wear white, pack Prospera Place and let Portland hear our loud voices and feel our Canadian pride. Go, Rockets, go! Darlene Fischer, Kelowna

Editor’s Note: The Rockets start the Western Conference final series against the Portland Winterhawks tonight, Friday April 18. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. in Prospera Place.

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his year, to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) consider creating a pollinator/ bee garden. Pollinators are essential for our food to grow. Seventy-five per cent of the foods we eat— fruits, nuts, vegetables, and herbs—need pollinators to reproduce. Likely, you have heard about the mysterious disappearance of honeybees. We can help honeybees and the hundreds of bee species that are native to Canada by providing them with a variety of plants to collect pollen and nectar from. If you only have a tiny space, even one plant in a pot can provide valuable habitat for pollinators. Choose a plant that will bloom for a long time such as calendula, nasturtium or annual geranium. To consistently keep the pollinators coming to your garden, it’s important to have plants blooming from the time bees first appear in spring until winter comes. If you observe the early blooms of crocus bulbs on a sunny day in March, you are sure to see some busy bees. Many of the spring-blooming shrubs such as lilac, currant, and single-blooming roses are good pollinator plants.

Spring-blooming bee perennials include dianthus, veronica, creeping phlox, thrift, and candytuft. Long-bloomers such as echinacea, rudbeckia, centranthus ruber (Jupiter’s beard) and annual sunflowers, ensure a good supply of pollen and nectar through summer and into fall. Daisy-type flowers such as aster, gaillardia, and coreopsis are favourites as they provide a good landing pad. Herbs such as oregano, chives, and thyme attract bees and need little water. Beware: oregano is quite a spreader. The more variety of pollinator-attracting plants in your garden, the more variety of pollinators that will visit your garden. I find it fascinating to watch them. Even from my kitchen window I can see them. For example, when my lavender ‘grosso’ is in bloom I can see the plant constantly vibrating as the many pollinators land and

take off. One plant I encourage you to grow is red beebalm. Choose either monarda ‘Jacob Cline’ or ‘Cambridge scarlet.’ It grows in the sun or part shade, blooms all summer and is a hummingbird magnet as well as a good bee plant. Inviting pollinators into your garden will ensure an abundant harvest of fruits and vegetables. All the plants I have mentioned are waterwise. Check the plant database at www.okanaganxeriscape.org for details and pictures of these. Under special features, you can select for plants that attract butterflies. They will also attract other pollinators. ••• Save the date: OXA’s annual Xeriscape Plant Sale, Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the unH2O Xeriscape Garden in front of the H2O Aquatic Centre , 4075 Gordon Dr. There will be hundreds of water-wise plants for sale, including many featured in the gardens; information booths; and refreshments by the Kelowna Waldorf School. Watch for more details in next week’s column. ••• The Kelowna Garden Club Plant Sale will be Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Guisachan Heritage Gardens, 1060 Cameron St.

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Oyama man facing charges Charges have been laid against John Jason Neufeld, a 36-year-old Okanagan man who, police say, allegedly collected all the ingredients to make a bomb. Neufeld, an Oyama resident, has been charged with one count of possession of an explosive substance, one count of possession of an explosive substance while prohibited, one count of possession of a cross-bow while prohibited, and one count of possession of ammunition while prohibited. Early in the last week of August 2013, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit-BC received a tip that the man was making explosive devices in his West Kelowna home and was in the process of moving to a home in Oyama. CFSEU-BC investigators arrested the man without incident at his home Aug. 28, 2013, and search warrants were executed at both the West Kelowna and Oyama homes. Officers found what was described as “bomb-making equipment” in the Oyama home that consisted of modified timers, batteries, igniters, dismantled shotgun shells, a container of black powder, and small wooden boxes fitted with wiring. No fully-built bombs or explosive devices were found. Also found in the searches were several compound bows, a crossbow, brass knuckles, two semi-automatic assaultstyle rifles with over-cap-

Resurfacing of Hwy 33 Resurfacing of several sections of Highway 33, between McCullough Road and Pyman Road, east of Kelowna, will begin this summer and is scheduled to be completed in late September. “The project represents a government investment of $2.35 million to improve the transportation network in the Okanagan,” said local MLA Norm Letnick. The project will begin about 2.3 km north of McCulloch Road, continuing north in three sections, ending at about 500 metres south of Pyman Road. In total, about 23 kms of road will be resurfaced.

acity magazines, as well as a small amount of marijuana. It was found that the man was also bound by a prohibition order involving explosive materials, devices and weapons. The man has a previous criminal record for driving and drug-related offences. Following his arrest, he was remanded into custody and transported to Alberta regarding an unrelated criminal matter. Neufeld is currently not in custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for April 28, 1:30 p.m., at Kelowna Provincial Court.

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Okanagan College students’ research gains national exposure Groundbreaking an unpredictable combin-1 2/13/13 For Okanagan and1 Arianna Lapham, ancommunity clean reup B&W ad feb13:Layout 11:15College AM Page search often results from ation of circumstances. students Julia Thielmann swering a call for student assistance in a research project, had the unexpected results of participating in a study of international significance. That gave them the opportunity to give a presentation at the Canadian Association of Geographers conference at the University of Victoria last month. “It was such a great experience and I learned so much,” said Thielmann, a second-year Okanagan College student. “I really enjoy research work now and I’m hoping to be able to do more presentations. “Talking with the to pick up litter during other conference participants and learning about Community Clean-up month. their work was really inRegister your group NOW by teresting.” calling the Waste Reduction Led by Terence Day, Office at 250-469-6250. college professor of geography and earth and enWe supply vironmental science, the d an gs the ba idea for the research study collect them when you’re began with the college’s ! done purchase of magnetic lab equipment from Lakehead University in Ontario. Using soil samples collected by Day from a nine-kilometre stretch of regionaldistrict.com/recycle

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OKANAGAN College students Arianna Lapham (left) and Julia Thielmann with geography and earth and environmental science professor Terence Day. “We were the only undergraduate students giving a presentation and we were definitely nervous,” said first-year student Lapham. “But we did really well, and the audience was very supportive. We got lots of compliments.” For Thielmann and Lapham, the excitement of the past year is tak-

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The Westbank Country Opry is the longest-running live music show in the Okanagan Valley, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The Opry’s next show is Sunday, April 27, featuring all of the Westbank country music ensemble’s favourites along with three new performers. The show is held at the Emmanuel Church auditorium, 2600 Hebert Rd., in Westbank (right next to the Holiday Inn). Doors open at 2 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m. sharp. Snacks and coffee are available during the intermission courtesy of the Emmanuel Church Youth Group and special rates are available for out-of-town groups and tours at the Holiday Inn. Children under 12 get in for free and donations of non-perishable food to benefit the Westside Community Food Bank are welcome.

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Entertainment IN THE LOOP Time Fair, a fundraiser for the Kelowna General Hospital Auxiliary, returns Friday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Cottonwoods Care Centre, 2255 Ethel St. This old-fashioned country fair helps raise donations for the purchase of medical supplies and patient comforts for health care facilities. This year, the event will feature plant sales, free planting advice from experts, ice cream, veggie plates, fresh baked pies, cookies and home-baking, china, jewelry, purses, antiques, books, puzzles, a BBQ, fish pond for the kiddies, face painting, entertainment by Just Us

and The Old Time Fiddlers, and lots of laughs with the Caring Clowns. Raffle tickets are being sold for cash prizes and a beautiful handmade tablecloth. The tickets can be purchased at auxiliary venues, the farmers’ markets, shopping malls or during the Blossom Time Fair event. There will also be a 50/50 draw to be held twice during the Fair event.

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Work is well underway as the Kelowna Yacht Club once again prepares to host their annual Boat and Leisure Show.

The popular and free admission event has been marking the beginning of spring for thousands of people from all over the Okanagan for two decades. The weekend show runs April 26 and 27 at their Water Street marina, opening at 10 a.m. each day. “This year’s Boat Show is our 21st annual and we’re delighted to be hosting it again” says Lisa McHaffie, chair of the Kelowna Yacht Club’s organizing committee says. “It has become a key event for us and is a lot of fun to produce, while the money we raise helps us to keep Okanagan Lake a safer place for everyone who enjoys boating on it.” She explains that, while the show is a free event for the public, the exhibitors’ fees help to maintain 37 mooring buoys that are anchored in strategic locations between the bridge and Caesar’s Landing. These provide safe and secure anchorage to all boaters out for the day,

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SINGER Belinda Davids will perform the hit songs of Whitney Houston in a show titled The Greatest Love Of All at Kelowna Community Theatre on May 19. weekend or sheltering from a storm. “This year’s Boat Show has been a bit more challenging to plan” she admits. “While we are really excited about our new clubhouse, all of the construction has limited the space we have available for exhibitor displays and we’ve had to make some adjustments.” She explains that the focus will be the on-thewater display of more than 150 boats, as well as

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Founded in 2010 by accomplished musical director Kim Kleineberg, the Spectrum Singers have evolved into a formidable choir in Kelowna with loyal audiences and mostly full-house performances. This 30-member mixed choir continues to delight and captivate with its eclectic mix of classical, jazz, folk and popular music. The concert Tales from Abroad, takes place at 7:30 pm on Friday May 2, and Saturday, May 3, at St. Michaels Church, 608 Sutherland Ave. Tickets are available from any choir member or from Mosaic Bookstore in downtown Kelowna.

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Okanagan Festival Singers will give a spring concert on Saturday, April 26, at First Lutheran Church in Kelowna, with special guests Serious Options, a choir from Kamloops.

The festival singers are under the direction of Leroy Weins. The concert will feature a bouquet of spirituals, sea shanties, lullabies, hymns, prayers and folk songs from America, Brazil, Norway, Africa, Haiti and Canada. Tickets are available from choir members, Wentworth Music, Mosaic Books and World of Music or Select Your Tickets.

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A concert on Wednesday, April 30, will offer a rare opportunity to hear a world-renowned violinist perform in West Kelowna. Jack Glatzer will perform at the Grace Lutheran Church, 1162 Hudson Rd. Tickets will be available at the door. Glatzer is an American violinist who resides in Portugal. He has performed as a soloist in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, and has also released several acclaimed recordings. Glatzer specializes in the literature for solo violin, such as the unaccompanied works of Bach, Paganini, Bartók, and Locatelli, and calls upon his strong academic background in world hist-

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A concert featuring the hit songs of Whitney Houston called The Greatest Love Of All will take place May 19 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. The show, starring singer Belinda Davids, is a tribute to Houston, featuring many of the songs from her musical catalogue that spanned 29 years before her tragic death in 2012. To stage this show, promoter Showtime Management dedicated over 12 months to perfecting this production and finding the right star. After conducting over 15,000 auditions in 12 countries, Davids, an accomplished South African vocalist, was selected to pay reverence to Houston with her carefully crafted renditions. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.ca.

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NHL playoff predictions promise embarrassing results I ronically, in a team game such as hockey, one person’s performance can often make a major difference. So I’m predicting that theme will appear in a couple of different series decisions before this year’s Stanley Cup battle-royal is completed. Another bold precognition I hold true is that some of those big differences will be made by smaller men. (Short-man complex? Not me.) But I procrastinate on my predictions. Boston Bruins will beat the Anaheim Ducks in six games for the Stanley Cup. The series will prove to be as bruising and intense as any witnessed in many years, likely to almost boil down to the last man standing. Don’t be surprised if even the back-up goaltenders wind up finishing the final series for their two teams. But picking a Boston -Anaheim final is not really rocket science as the majority of hockey fans I’ve polled or listened to the past few days have

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key injuries. For the past gazillion years of column writing, I have maintained the foolish tradition of making predictions at the beginning of both the NHL’s regular season and playoffs. I suggest people post my predictions on the beer fridge next to their own and then laugh at the lists as part of their bonus playoff sporting pleasure. This year, I decided to poll a couple of my buddies as well. These predictions were all gathered by Wednesday afternoon— prior to any playoff games starting. Here is my ramble. In the opening round of the Western Division: Chicago over St. Louis in six games. Colorado over Minnesota in five. Anaheim over Dallas in six. San Jose over LA in seven with the final game going into double overtime. (San Jose will beat the Kings despite the brilliance of Jonathan Quick and Drew Doughty. Inspiring the narrow win will be pint-sized rook-

ie Tomas Hertl just back from missing most of the season with a knee injury— caused in a game against LA earlier this year. He will score the series winning goal.) Opening round of Eastern Division: Boston over Detroit in six. Montreal over Tampa Bay in six. Pittsburgh over Columbus in five. Rangers over Philadelphia in seven. Bruins will beat Pittsburgh in the Eastern Final in six games. Anaheim will beat San Jose in the Western Final in six. Aside from Rask and wee Torey Krug, it will be diminutive but feisty new Bruin Jerome Iginla who sparks Boston to the win. As well, here are some predictions by others whom I asked to name the top four teams (two finalists in both the Western and Eastern Divisions) and the final round winner. Former Capital News sports writer Al Paterson agrees with my brilliance. In fact, we predicted

every series the exact same outcome except the final when Al picks Anaheim over Boston. Long-time hockey guru and veteran journalist John Carter (now in Renfrew, Ont.) says, “When have I ever predicted the playoffs properly? But here goes. “East Division will have Boston over the Rangers, and in the West LA over St. Louis. Boston wins the cup over LA. Dark horses will be San Jose and Philly.” Childhood hockey buddy, former Kelowna Buckaroo statistician, and Hockey Night in Canada guest Dan Thiessen says, “I’m picking Chicago and Anaheim in the West, and Boston and Philadelphia in the East. Anaheim plays Boston in the Stanley Cup finals. Anaheim wins in six games.” Vancouver Island’s Cam Birge says it will be Boston facing Pittsburgh and Anaheim edging Chicago in a rough and tumble series. “Boston beats Anaheim,” says Cam. Legendary hockey legend Howie Meeker figures Boston will edge

Chicago in the finals. “But what would I know,” the 90-year old hockey genius joked. So, there it is. There is really not much left to do now except rip this out of the paper, tape it to the

fridge—or some other very important location (beer cooler, remote control stand, side of TV)-and write your own prediction and stick it next to this. OK, somebody drop the puck!

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Busy series for goalies Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

With the two most potent offences in the Western Hockey League about to go toe-to-toe, there won’t be much downtime for the men between the posts in the Western Conference final. A pair of scoring machines, the Portland Winterhawks topped the league in goals during the regular season with 338, while the Kelowna Rockets were next at 310. In the post season, the teams have been averaging better than 35 shots per game each, another omen that both netminders are likely in for a busy series. Still, Kelowna’s Jordon Cooke and Portland’s Brendan Burke wouldn’t have it any other way, as

the WHL’s top two teams square off Friday night in Game 1 at Prospera Place. “There’s a lot of offence on their side, so I’m sure I’ll be seeing more shots than I’ve been getting,” said Cooke, 20. “In saying that, as a goalie you like to be busy, it keeps you aware and more into the game. It’s good, I think both of us are going to see a lot of action in this series.” The two goaltenders have similar numbers in the playoffs with 8-1 records—Cooke has a 2.34 goals against average and a save percentage of 92.9, while Burke’s stats sit at 2.01 and 92.3. Cooke is also coming off a stellar regular season, as he won a career-high 39 games. Numbers aside, head coach Ryan Huska said

Cooke’s talent, experience and poise will all be counted on in the WHL semifinal. “I feel like we have one of the best goaltenders in the league,” Huska said. “The guys have a lot of confidence playing in front of him, he led the way for us all season and we know he’s going to bring his best games for us. “(Burke) is a tall goaltender and has good ability,” added Huska, “and I’m sure they feel the same way about him as we do about Jordon.” While Cooke has been Kelowna’s No. 1 man the last two years, Burke, 19, stepped into the Hawks’ starting role this season, replacing the departed Mac Carruth, who led Portland to the WHL title last season.

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KELOWNA goaltender Jordon Cooke expects to see plenty of action in the Rockets’ net during the Western Conference final series against Portland. Burke is excited to take on the challenge of facing the CHL’s topranked club. “They’re a skilled

team that can score, the numbers speak for themselves,” Burke said of the Rockets. “I think it’s a really good matchup and

I’m looking forward to the challenge.” As for the keys to the Western Conference final, Burke points to special

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Shedden earns starting short-stop spot Kevin Parnell STAFF REPORTER

Heading into this baseball season, the Okanagan College Coyotes knew they had a veteran baseball club with a solid pitching staff and more talent than in any of its previous seasons in the Canadian Colleges Baseball Conference. What head coach Geoff White wasn’t sure of was who would be his starting shortstop. The Coyotes had relied on third-baseman Garrett Wiese to handle shortstop duties the past two seasons, but White want-

ed a natural short-stop to come in and be the man. And so when he recruited a switch-hitting middle infielder from Edmonton named Derek Shedden to come to Kelowna, it was with the hopes he would be able to fill the bill. And so far Shedden has not only earned the starting shortstop role, he has hit his way into the leadoff position, has used his great speed to be a menace on the base-paths and filled in admirably defensively. “I thought Derek had a lot of potential and had a shot at becoming our

starting guy,” said White. “He’s put a lot of work in over the last six or seven months, since coming to Kelowna. He’s a really smart player. He’s quick and has a strong enough arm to play that position.” Shedden, 19, came out of the baseball academy at St. Francis Xavier high school in Edmonton and made the jump to the collegiate circuit, opting to come to Kelowna and join the Coyotes as opposed to a couple of other options. “I figured it would be a good place to come and play some college baseball” said Shedden. “I liked the idea of a small

college with small classrooms. I thought that would be beneficial. It’s been really good so far. I’m grateful that I am able to play a lot and be the shortstop. It’s a tough position but you’re involved in the game.” Shedden and the rest of the Coyotes are set to host the Easter Weekend Classic, a tournament that will bring all the teams from the Canadian College Baseball Conference to town for a series of games. The University of Calgary, Vancouver Island Baseball Institute, Prairie Baseball Academy and

Thompson Rivers University are all in town for the weekend series of league games. “I think this weekend is huge, having the teams coming to our field to play us,” said Shedden. “We’ve been on the rise lately with our play and we want to show these teams that we are better than what our record is.” The Coyotes are off to a 7-8 start to the season while Prairie Baseball Academy leads the way at 8-4. See the CCBC schedule page A19. kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

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Okanagan Rockets eye national prize Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

When Branden Wagner first suited up for the Okanagan Rockets in the summer of 2011, he didn’t envision playing three full seasons with the BCMML team. Nor did the 17-yearold captain expect he’d one day be competing for a Canadian midget hockey championship. Wagner has happily embraced both scenarios, as he and his Rockets’ teammates leave Sunday for Moose Jaw, Sask., site of the 2014 Telus Cup. “It isn’t something

I expected when I first came to the team,” Wagner said. “But to be with this team for three full years and to finally make it to a national championship, there’s nothing more exciting. It’s going to be a great experience.” Wagner and the Rockets will open the sixteam national midget championship on Monday against the Quebec champion Grenadiers de Châteauguay. Rounding out the roster of teams are the host Moose Jaw Generals, the Prince Albert Mintos, Toronto Young Nationals and the Halifax McDon-

ald’s. With a full round-robin schedule and playoffs to follow, the last four teams standing will have played seven games in seven days. Rockets GM David Michaud said the tournament format will be a test and an exercise in personnel management for every team. “It will be a grind, so depth will be very important, we’ll need everybody, one through 20,” Michaud said. “We’ll need both goalies, Brendan (Barry) and Reid (Kilburn) because the load is going to be heavy.

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Canadian champion Red Deer Chiefs in the Pacific regional finale. “I think anytime you go into Western Canada’s toughest buildings and win, it gives you confidence,” said Wagner. “The teams don’t get any tougher than what we’re going to see at nationals, but I still think we feel confident.” For Wagner, a national championship title would be special in so many ways—not the least of which would be sharing it with fellow third-year player, Gen Bryshun. “Anytime you go to a national championship with a guy you battled with all these years, it’s a great feeling,” said Wagner. “Hopefully Gen and I can celebrate together with the rest of the guys, one more time.” The Telus Cup playoffs will begin with the semifinals on Saturday, April 26.

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same day but not in the same group on the same day.” ••• The Callaway Interior PGA Tour held its first event of the season on Monday at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. The two-man event was a huge success with 44 professionals from around the valley participating, including many of the province’s best professional golfers. Despite the high winds and quick greens the duo of Jon Kadin (Gallagher’s Canyon) and Danny Long (Fairview Mountain) were able to shoot an incredible score of 63 and take home the victory. Each player earned $400 for their win, along with 40 points towards the

Southern Insurance Order of Merit Championship. Finishing in a tie for second were the teams of Brian McDonald and Rob Tadey (both from Fairview) along with Rob Anderson (Kelowna Golf and Country Club) and Ian Henson (Tobiano), who both shot great rounds of 64. The IPGA Tour’s next event will be held at Fairview Mountain Golf

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U-18 v’ball boys into the provincials

The Kelowna Volleyball Club’s Under-18 boys had another great super series tournament in Nanaimo finishing its final tournament of the year with a second place effort and in the process securing its spot in the provincial championships in two weeks time. The Kelowna Volleyball Club team lost to the U-18 Focus, the only team to beat Kelowna’s U-18 team this year. Coach Paul Thiessen was happy with the second place performance as it secures the team a second place ranking going into provincials and will place Kelowna on the opposite side of the draw from the Focus, setting the stage for a potential match-up in the finals. Devon Cote had an exceptional weekend leading all hitters with 53 kills, two blocks and two aces. Isaac Smit also was a force with 32 kills , two aces and two blocks. Cole Hanson was the team leader with six

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KELOWNA Volleyball Club’s under-18 boys finished second at a season-ending tourney in Nanaimo. blocks, 15 kills and one ace. Reid Lobson led the offense with some very accurate setting that made for some exciting combination plays. Tanner Johnson just returned to the lineup after being in a cast for eight weeks with a severe ankle injury. He saw limited playing time but was welcomed relief player on the squad.

Liam Duncan was solid on the right side with his block and side-out hitting with 22 kills of his own. Adam Kern was hot and cold over the weekend while Jory Dickie has been constantly improving his libero play. Dakoda Huber has improved his consistency in relief on the right side and put up some nice blocks of his own as well. “The boys played with

lots of spirit and showed that they can play with anyone if we stay fresh, play with passion and tenacious defence,” said coach Paul Thiessen. This upcoming week Kelowna travels to Calgary for a best of the west event which will feature the three top B.C. teams, three from Alberta and two from Manitoba.

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Judo season ender Kelowna Judo Club members reeled in their share of medals at the B.C. Open Invitational Championships last weekend in Vernon. Here are the results: Joey Kraus-gold; Jesse Insley-bronze; Bailey Leatherdale-gold; Ben Leatherdale-gold; Nikki Terada-gold and silver; Chris Nan-silver; Joshua Hamilton – bronze; Ben Hamilton-gold; Kathy Hubble-gold and gold; Jake Black-gold; Justin Jordan-gold; Nic DeKergommeaux-silver; Lisa Nakajima-gold (kata); Blaire Joseph-silver; Maddie Artiss-bronze; Ricardo Pires-silver; Taralynn Bennett-gold and silver; Jeff Frasch-silver; and Jorden Reichenbachgold In other recent competition, KJC sent five competitors to the Edmonton International three weeks ago, and came up with the following results: Jim Hamilton – first,

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KELOWNA Judo Club members show off their medals from recent competitions. mens Intermediate -90kg, and first Master’s men -90kg. Ben Hamilton –first, boys U12 -37kg. Josh Hamilton – eighth, boys U14 -42kg. Maddie Artiss – sixth, girls U16 -57kg Jake Black – fifth, boys U14 -40kg. “Congratulations to all involved,” coach Kathy Hubble says, “I couldn’t be prouder these past few weeks, the athletes have

shown huge improvements over this past year, and to end our season and go out with a bang like we did this past weekend at B.C. Open, was just a huge boost for our club. “Now we are winding down our regular season with belt promotions and gokyo testing, and a big awards night in May, then we’ll get ready for an even bigger and better club starting in September,” Hubble said.

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• Kelowna United -Wreckers 8 Kamloops Orange/Blue 0 Kelowna Wreckers took an early lead and dominated in their season openers this Sunday in two games against Kamloops. Excellent defending by Chloe Dalgar-

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Gibson recorded her first shutout of the season. • Kelowna United Fusion 6 Vernon 1 Down 1-0 early, Kelowna showed their resilience and character by continuing to play their game, which paid off at the 24 minute mark when Rylee Semeniuk scored off a well-placed corner kick. Alysia Foster took the Vernon goalie by surprise when she scored from the right flank, ending the half with KU up 2-1. Three minutes into the second half Brooke Barcelona volleyed in a Kassidy Day corner kick. Three minutes later, Foster scored her second of the game after a nice through ball from Lindsay Notte. Chayce Taylor and Foster, with her hattrick goal, rounded out the scoring. • Kelowna United Crushers 1 Kamloops Blaze 0 On a great opening day in sunny Penticton, both teams looked a little scrappy and struggled to maintain any kind of possession. Twenty minutes into the second half, a corner kick, taken by Selina Arima, was deflected in by a Kamloops player for a goal. Kelowna held on to the lead through the second half as Kamloops pressed to tie it up but keeper Yan Liang made a couple of quality saves to

maintain the lead. • Kelowna United Crushers 1 Vernon United The Kelowna team looked ready from the start, scoring two very quick goals. The first came from Jassana Kunz assisted by Jessye Large and the second from Jessye Large assisted by Ske Neal. Midway through the second half, Ashlyn Eisenkrein took the ball from her halfway line beating several Vernon defenders and slotting in Kelowna’s third goal. Kelowna’s defence had no problems in the back and dealt with any threat Vernon conjured up.

U12 BOYS

• Kelowna United Gladiators 2 Kamloops 1 The Kelowna United Football Club U12 boys Gladiators team played their first two games of the new season this past Sunday and won both games. After a slow start, the Gladiators scored 10 unanswered goals to beat the two Kamloops teams they faced in Vernon. Defensively the team was solid conceding only one goal over two games. All players performed extremely well, and Julius Kerner, Cole MacEwan, Miguel Ambrosio, Noah Kroker and Emilio Aguiar scored the goals.

U13 BOYS

• Kelowna United Predators 0 Penticton 0

U14 BOYS

• Kelowna United 4 Kamloops Blaze 1 Ethan Attwood scored the first goal of the game about 15 minutes into the first half, followed 10 minutes later by Harrison deHaas. The Kamloops Blaze came back with their only goal of the game at the end of the first half. deHaas scored again in the second half along with Alex Gross, giving the KU team a three-goal win against a great team. “We are proud of the efforts and results of the team,” said coaches Tim Carolei and Grant Steven.

• U16 BOYS

Kelowna United 1 Shuswap 1 Leading 1-0, Shuswap was called on a hand ball in the second half and Kealan Cangiano had a great free kick towards the net. After several KU players headed the ball in front of the net, Cameron Ambrosio was able to kick it in through the melee, to tie the game. The game got spirited as both teams were desperate for the win. KU had a corner kick goal ruled offside, and did not get another chance to score.

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Study reinforces need to provide affordable housing O ver the past few years I have written several columns about the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the research underway into the effectiveness of the housing first approach to addressing homelessness. In several cities across Canada, people who were chronically homeless (most of whom live with mental illness) were provided housing as a first step toward creating stability in their lives—a base upon which other social and health supports could be built. A study of this philosophy started in 2008 by the MHCC. More than 2,000 people enrolled in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Moncton. About half were provided with housing and community supports according to the housing first model while the other half received treatment and supports as usual. Results after eight years show housing is the most cost-effective treatment of mental illness. For every dollar spent providing housing and

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Paul Latimer support to a severely mentally ill homeless person, there is a savings of $2.17 as the individual spends less time in hospital, prison or shelters. This is powerful new evidence proving the importance and effectiveness of stable, safe housing for everyone. Not only does the housing first approach save money, but the research also shows it improves physical and mental health. Although roughly 30,000 people are homeless in Canada, about 10 per cent are chronically homeless and almost all of those experience mental illness. Often, homeless people can’t access some services or housing until they meet criteria such as sobriety or stability in their mental health. Housing first turns this policy on its head with the

belief that giving housing provides not only a safe place to sleep, but also the stability, dignity and hope necessary to move forward with attaining employment, education or treatment for mental illness and addictions. Chronically homeless and mentally ill people use an average of

$235,000 a year in services. Although providing housing and support is expensive, the average savings are much higher—working out to $2.17 saved for every $1 spent for those with severe mental illness. Those with less severe mental illness save 96 cents for every addition-

al dollar spent on housing and for those with low needs 34 cents is saved for every dollar spent. According to those running the housing first project, the savings are great, but not the only reason housing is important. After two years in the project, 72 per cent of those who had partici-

pated had stable housing compared with only 34 per cent of those receiving treatment as usual. It seems, this support created a lasting stability for many. It is not beyond our reach to eradicate homelessness in our country and ensure all Canadians have equal dignity and ac-

cess to health care and other support resources. To read the final report of this study or learn more about the MHCC, check out www.mentalhealthcommission.ca Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials.

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THE SUN slowly lowers, casting a golden reflection on a river in the valley below Panorama Peak.

Spectacular vistas in wintertime Alaska Stacia Glenn CONTRIBUTOR

The thought of visiting Alaska in the winter may fill you with shivers and a longing to hibernate, but for adventure-seekers, it is prime playtime. Mesmerizing mountains laden with snow create stunning backdrops, and the outdoor options are limitless. You can strap on snowshoes, grab a snowboard or skis, get a taste of dog mushing or cruise the backcountry on a snowmobile—stub-

bornly called a snowmachine by locals. I visited in late January and early February and was smitten. I declared myself a future Alaskan. I vowed to buy Alaskan slippers, which are actually heavy-duty boots— XtraTufs—worn by many in the Last Frontier. I scoffed at the biting cold even as I slipped along icy streets in downtown Anchorage and wished for a thicker jacket. Living in the Pacific Northwest, I’m accustomed to the cold and

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THE SUN slowly lowers, casting a golden reflection on a river in the valley below Panorama Peak.

congratulated myself on braving Alaska’s winter temperatures. What I didn’t know at the time was that my trip coincided with the fourth warmest January ever recorded in the city. I was simultaneously relieved and disappointed. I may have escaped the worst of winter, but the warmer weather (we’re talking temperatures in the -6 Cs here) dashed my hopes of ice climbing or checking out Alyeska Resort, which shut down because piles of fresh pow-

der were in short order on its ski runs. Winter in Alaska may be downright cold, but this trip was an escape from the dreary rain back in the South Sound. I was enraptured with winter skies that were crisp and blue rather than bleak and grey. When I set out to explore the winter wonderland around Anchorage, I bundled up but my GoreTex gear stayed shoved in

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the bottom of my pack. It’s about appreciating the small things, right? Except sunshine in the winter for a Northwesterner is no small thing. This brings me to my one grievance with taking a winter break in Alaska: longer hours of darkness. The sun did not deign to come out until 9 a.m., which ruled out early alpine starts. Then again, it’s a rare chance to sleep in. Here are some of the places I visited: • Bird Ridge Overlook Where: Chugach State Park, about 40 km south of Anchorage along Seward Highway. This hike has it all: steepness, breathtaking views and wild weather. It offers sweeping views of a waterway and countless snow-capped peaks with only a swivel of the head. We started in a cool mist at sea level, peeking out over Turnagain Arm as we wound upward through a forest to an exposed ridge. That’s where the wind picked up and repeatedly knocked me over, forcing me to tromp through the snow just below the ridge. As we scuttled up a rocky point to Bird Ridge, the mist turned to snow, even though the sun was still peeking through. Many people stop there, which clocks in at five miles and 3,400 feet of elevation gain. Others push on for the overlook, which is 19 km and 5,500 tfeet gain. e • Panorama Peak Where: On the threshold of the Alaska Range rnorth of Cantwell. Couloir routes are an exhilarating way to dress up a climb. Getting into -a couloir in Washington -usually requires a long drive and a long approach; -apparently in Alaska you just pull over on the side of the highway and get going. It was another reminder of how accessible and limitless the possibilities are. The gully didn’t look intimidating from the bottom, but the steepness of the 60-degree couloir became apparent as we moved higher. It was a tedious process to kick our crampons into the mix of ice and snow and then plunge in our ice axes before moving up. A quarter or so of the way up the 3,500-foot couloir, we crossed a rocky area and paused momentarily to scarf down lunch. It was the only place on the route where it was safe enough to sit down. A trio of mountain

climbers should carve out time to visit this tiny, spunky town off the beaten path. It has evolved from a gold mining town at the turn of the 20th century to the place where mountaineers ascending Denali catch an air taxi to the 7,200-foot Kahiltna Glacier. Its charm is said to have been the inspiration behind the community of Cicely on the TV show “Northern Exposure.”

The downtown area is a National Historic Site with buildings dating back to the early 1900s, including the Talkeetna Roadhouse and Nagley’s General Store. Wander into the funky shops or skip rocks down on the river. Talkeetna is at the confluence of the Susitna, Chulitna and Talkeetna rivers and draws salmon

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JED Purcell stakes down a tent on a snow camping trip in Turnagain Pass, which is a popular area for backcountry skiers.

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Alaska from A25 fishermen in the summer. We arrived after dinnertime, hungry from a climb, and found our pub of choice was no longer serving grub. The friendly bartender, however, invited us to partake of the town potluck and hang out as long as we wished. • Flat Top Mountain Where: Chugach State Park, about 24 km from downtown Anchorage. I couldn’t pass up a chance to sit atop the “most often climbed peak in Alaska”—or so says the state Department of Natural Resources. It’s a relatively easy hike through some hemlocks and above timberline to a talus field. Scramble up to the aptly named flat summit, which is about the size of a football field.

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Feel the rush of riding on two wheels If you have ever looked longingly After getting your “L” permit upon a motorcycle as it whizzed by, you might have been bitten There are two steps in acquiring by the bike bug and didn’t even your full motorcycle license. First, know it. you’ll have to pass the MotorIf you have always dreamed of cycle Skills Test portion of the getting on two wheels but didn’t process. Then you’ll have your full know how to go about it, you road test. I absolutely, have been bitten by the bike bug. Riding training If you are contemplating a perfect 100 percent without I absolutely, 100 per cent without time to do it, the answer is now! a doubt recommend a doubt recommend going to a With spring-like weather manigoing to a good professional school to learn how festing itself and more and more professional school to to ride. I’m not saying your bff motorcycles appearing on the who has selflessly volunteered to roads, it’s time to stop dreaming learn how to ride. teach you everything you need to and start doing. Alexandra Straub know about riding isn’t qualified But where do you start? How do or unfit for the task, but they you go about it and what steps do might not be a “teacher.” Sure you need to go through? they have the skills, but can they communicate Over the next few weeks, we will feature a effectively the points that you need to be safe? four-part series on motorcycling. It will cover If yes, then go for it. everything from schools, to gear to buying a But professional schools have professional teachbike and more. As I said, there’s no better time ers. They also know the ICBC system and will than now to embrace your inner motorcyclist teach you above and beyond what you’ll need to and have the time of your life. execute in order to start riding on your own. And Take the test more importantly, to be safe! In order to get your learner’s license in BC, you They will also help build your confidence and try will need to take the ICBC Motorcycle Knowlto help you eradicate bad habits that you may or edge Test. To attain the handbook that you’ll may not know you are forming. need to familiarize yourself with, you can either Granted, most courses aren’t cheap. But they’re download it from the ICBC website, or visit a worth it and so is your safety. Check out regional branch in person to pick up a hard copy. schools or save up to come to the Lower MainAfter you have studied it from cover-to-cover, land. I wouldn’t have done my license any other you’ll need to take and pass the test at an ICBC way. branch, which will then give you your L. Some schools to check out are: Pacific Riding Visit www.icbc.com and type in “motorcycle” School, V-Twin Motorcycle School, the Justice into the search bar. That is the easiest way to Institute of BC, High Gear Motorcycle Training get you to the pages you’ll need to work with. (private lessons) and more.

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You don’t have to start on the road Many of the top road racers in the world didn’t start on the pavement. They started in the dirt. Why? Because it teaches you how to control a bike in less than ideal traction environments. Also, if you fall, it doesn’t hurt as much! You can certainly get your feet wet when it comes to learning clutch and brake control on a “softer” surface, too. Furthermore, you don’t need a learner’s permit if you are riding off road. When and if you want to transition to the street riding, you’ll need it for that. Check out Popkum Motor Park’s Lessons/Training (www.popkummotorpark.com) program for all ages, as well as the BC Off Road Motorcycle Association’s website (www.bcorma.ca) for upcoming MSF Dirt Bike Schools. Another perk to starting to build your bike confidence on the dirt, training programs aren’t as expensive. So, this is me, the little white angel on your shoulder whispering, “Go on, get on two wheels!” But remember, safety is paramount. Take the test, go to school and thank me later. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Nissan Rogue a crossover for crosstown travel only The Nissan Rogue compact crossover has been substantially updated since its appearance in 2008. The current design is very similar to the Murano but on a smaller scale. It has a sleek profile and features a rolled back front grille, large moulded LED headlights and the roof rails combined with the rear spoiler give it a very sporty look. There are three trim levels, S, SV, and SL. The base S comes standard with 17inch steel wheels, EZ Flex seating system, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, air-conditioning, full power accessories, keyless entry and a four-speaker audio system with a CD player and a USB connection for a cell phone. The SV model adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, power panoramic moonroof, heat-

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I guess you could say I was addicted. Only my drug of choice wasn’t coke or meth. No - it was the thrill of getting away with it all. And the easy cash, of course. Throwing the camper into that last deal was a great marketing idea. And, like last time, I decided to branch out again. There’s so much more than just cars! This time I decided to go with a motorcycle. I purchased it off the internet – I guess you could call it a curber-to-curber transaction. Oh, of course I knew every trick in the book by now. The seller gave me my old story and said that he was the real owner. Did I care? Not a chance. It was a nice Harley. And, it was a steal. I knew I could flip it for more. Why? Because I was a better marketer. But I needed to do it fast. And, I had to make sure I had a buyer that was naive enough not to do a lien check through carproof.com, or the province (bcregistryservices. gov.bc.ca). As usual, I put up a generic, one-line Craigslist ad. With a price like mine, I had a buyer within an hour. I made sure the Harley looked its best. I polished it until it sparkled and filled it with gas. Hey, what’s a few bucks? Then I ran into a small problem. I found out that my seller was the real owner. Wow. But he sold me a vehicle that was about to be repossessed.

Fortunately, he was in such a hurry that he didn’t make me do the transfer – so it was still in his name. No big deal. Bridging* was my friend. I just used his name and hoped my buyer would never ask me for ID. And I was right. The buyer smelled a bargain and took the bait like fish. He thought I was the fool! No lien check, no ID check. Just cash. I was home free, again. And the best part? When the bailiff came for the motorcycle, he didn’t even know my name.

*Bridging – A trick that curbers use to keep their identity secret. Curbers will pay more for a vehicle from an unscrupulous wholesaler or broker if they are not required to immediately put the vehicle in their name. This keeps their name out of the vehicle registry and makes them impossible to locate when deals go bad. Breaking the law is never a concern for them.

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Drives-U-Crazy Dazzled? Pull over. Trail reader Kevin Stein has advice for those annoyed by high beams in the rear-view mirror. “Pull over and let them pass! You are as much a hazard from being distracted as they are to oncoming traffic.” What drives-u-crazy? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Bigger fines for distracted drivers a distraction By Keith Morgan People who talk and text on their hand-held smartphones while driving are not nearly as smart as their technology of choice. There you go; I have made my position clear on the current red-hot driving topic of the day in the letters pages of every newspaper and on radio talk shows coast to coast. However, that does not mean I am offering my unqualified support for the countrywide torrent of get-even-tougher legislation, designed to pick the pockets of delinquent drivers.

really question the sudden rush of statistics showing how heinous and deadly a crime this is. I have always advocated for hands-free calling while driving and figured “driving without due care and attention” was a sufficiently good catch-all charge for those causing a collision during hands-on operation of a cell phone. The fine is $368. When I began writing on this topic about five years or so ago, there were no such statistics available. It was all anecdotal because, let’s face it, it’s an offence very visible to other drivers.

Currently in BC, the fine is $167 and last year police here issued 51,000 tickets for distracted driving. Victoria knows a vote winner when it sees one and it is pondering a big fine hikes and additional demerit points. The local action comes on the heels of Ontario introducing legislation last month that increases fines from the already high $300 to $1,000. Fanning the public outrage, BC Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced that distracted driving is killing more British Columbians than impaired driving. Forgive my cynicism, but I

driving since 2010. He may be the pin-up boy for those seeking tougher penalties but interestingly, it appears he never once caused an accident during the time he was caught in cellular action! Now the law is in force, I’ve no problem in accepting it but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking this will stop idiots such as this overly chatty man continuing to take risks on the road that threaten us all. The fines are already high enough to deter regular drivers who are tempted to err occasionally. That said; I do worry about how zeal-

It’s always seemed to me that drivers who talk and text are reckless risk-takers, who run red lights, follow too closely and make dangerous lane changes even without a phone in their hand. My point being that when they crash while performing one of the preceding illicit manoeuvres with phone in hand it’s a little too convenient to blame it all on operation of the device. Much of the current public debate was spurred by the revelation that a serial offender in Vancouver racked up 26 tickets and fines of $4,300 for distracted

ously this law is enforced. I frequently hear of tickets issued to drivers who mere glance at their device while at a red light or move it to a new resting place around the dash. I fear the debate about the fines is a distraction in itself from getting to the heart of dangerous driving. Therefore, I am pleased to hear Anton is also considering public education campaigns on distracted driving, sim-

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body-colour rear spoiler, exterior temperature gauge, fog lights, silver finish interior accents, and six speakers. The Yozora, which means “night sky” in Japanese, is actually a GX trim with air conditioning and a convenience package. Unique theme additions include its black exterior finish with decals, a spoiler, a chrome tailpipe, floor mats and 16-inch alloy wheels with performance tires. The Yozora package also came with a spare set of winter tires mounted on 15-inch steel wheels. Power is provided by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine linked to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The small gas engine’s 100-horspower output may sound meek, however, it can move the light-weight Mazda2 surprisingly quick. It’s a silky, smooth free-revving little engine that also sounds a nice sporty rasp from its exhaust at high engine speeds. While there’s nothing wrong with the four-speed automatic transmission, there is a noticeable decrease in overall performance, plus an increase in fuel consumption. The manual can get 6.8 L/100 km in the city and 5.6 L/100 km on the highway. The automatic is rated at 7.5 L/100 km in the city and 6.0 L/100 km on the highway. Driver sight lines in the Mazda2 are particularly impressive. Its big side mirrors

are more visible due to a lowered window belt line at the A-pillar and the low-cut design of the rear window also aids rear vision when backing-up. In addition, Mazda uses overlapping shingle-style rear seat head restraints to allow the driver an unobstructed view out the extra large rear window. The Mazda2 was unchanged for 2012, except for a minor improvement in fuel efficiency with the four-speed automatic transmission and the deletion of the Yozora edition. The 2013 edition came with a new USB audio input as standard equipment, but otherwise there were no significant changes. Not a big seller in the US so Consumer Reports owner feedback is incomplete, however, the reliability ratings for Mazda2 have generally been better than average. Crash safety ratings are a mixed bag, although the overall rating is good, both side and rear impact results were less than perfect. As you might expect, being small and light is not an advantage when the other vehicle in an impact is big and heavy. Not just another fuel-efficient little commuter car, Mazda2 is a cleverly crafted automobile with a unique body design infused with Mazda’s “fun to drive” engineering philosophy. Safety Recalls: 2011 to 2013 Mazda2: There were no safety recalls on the 2011 to 2013 Mazda2. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc. ca

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Gen Xers catch the Boomer collector car bug Gen Xers are poised to inherit the classic car hobby. The market for 1950s Americana is already starting to fall flat as the oldest boomers (now pushing 70) start to cash out. Gen Xers (those born from 1965-85) are starting to gain some disposable income, and guess what? – They don’t want the cars of their dad’s time. They want what was on their bedroom wall posters as kids. That places the cars built between 1976 and 1996 squarely in the cross hairs of impending serious collectability. The dirty secret? In some cases, the Gen Xer cars are better. Here are five Boomer vs. Gen Xer comparos:

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tigers compared to the GTO. They’re cool and that’s enough. 1965 VW Karmann Ghia vs. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado VR6: The Karmann Ghia is an extremely pretty

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1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. but they have non-existent ventilation and the phony wood dash appliqués are a bit chincy. In addition, the carbureted cars feel a bit anemic today and 2002 4-speeds are unpleasant on the highway. The E30 M3, on the other hand, is more high-strung than a thorobred race horse and it only gets better the harder you thrash it. An E30 M3 with

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car, but at the end of the day, it’s a Beetle in an Italian suit. The Corrado, on the other hand, is like a Scirocco that’s paid a visit to BALCO — it’s totally juiced. With a delicious narrow angle V-6 and very little torque steer, it may be one of the most desirable front-drivers ever built. Only the motorized-mouse passive restraint seatbelts 1970 Datsun 240Z. detract. Unlike Barry Bonds, the VR6 enhancement of the Corrado won’t keep itof the Central and South out of the Hall of Fame ofOkanagan / Similkameen collectible cars. Find a good one now (if you can). 1972 BMW 2002tii vs. 1988 BMW E30 M3: The BMW 2002 has deservedly acquired a big reputation as the seminal German sports of the Central and South Okanagan / Similkameen sedan. The fuel-injected tii is nearly mythical. Fun cars,

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just 40,000 miles sold at the Russo and Steele auction in Monterey last year for $40,000. It seemed like a ton of money at the time. A half a year later, it sounds like a screaming deal. 1970 Datsun 240Z vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7: The 240Z was a phenomenal car when it came out in 1969 at a price of just over $3,500. It was well-built, reliable and did everything well. It was the comet that killed the dinosaurs for the Opel GTs and Triumph GT6s of the world. In actuality, though, its performance envelope wasn’t that astonishing: 0-60 in about 8.7 seconds and around 125

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1964 Pontiac GTO vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am: According to John Kraman, the consignment director for Mecum Auctions, “Smoky and the Bandit”-era black and gold T/As are whitehot — easier to move than the granddaddy of muscle cars, the 1964 Pontiac GTO. Makes sense; this being the 50th anniversary year of the GTO, the guys who bought them new that first year are all septuagenarians. Bandit T/As on the other hand are revered by Gen Xers who grew up watching Burt Reynolds’ toupee blowing in the T-top slip stream, humming “East Bound and Down.” To them, it matters little that most malaise-era T/As-- save for the 455-cubic-inch versions-- were toothless

They don’t want the cars of their dad’s time. They want what was on their bedroom wall posters as kids.

We love the FJ40 Land Cruiser and, in truth, with its near 30-year production life, it spans both the boomer and Gen-X eras. Insanely over restored FJ40s are showing up at hoity-toity catalog auctions and bringing close to six figures. As a result, some of us are over the FJ40. Enter the first-generation Toyota 4Runner. Essentially just a Toyota Hilux pickup with a fiberglass shell, many came to the U.S. sans rear seats to skirt passenger-car

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It is with great sadness that we annouce the passing of Denise Emily Sattele, due to cancer, at the age of 73. She leaves to mourn, her husband Walter, daughter, and son-in-law and 3 perfect grandchildren of whom she was very proud. A celebration of life to take place at a later date. Donations in Denise’s name to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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BROWN, DAVID It is with a great sense of sadness and loss that we announce the passing of David Brown. David died peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife Edna of 57 years; daughter Kathy (Brian) Butchart (grandchildren Megan and Kyle); and sons Glenn and Neil (grandchildren Nicholas and Juliette, and their mother Melanie). David left his native Australia at the age of 19 to come to Canada to attend Prairie Bible Institute. Upon graduation he moved to Calgary where he met and married Edna. He worked for the Alberta Wheat Pool until his retirement in 1985. David and Edna subsequently moved to Kelowna to enjoy their retirement years. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 12 noon at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery: Promontory Green. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, www.bccancerfoundation.com. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

It is with deep sadness that we announce his recent passing at the Village of Mill Creek. He leaves behind his daughter Lynn Powell; sons Mark Elko (Della) and James Elko Jr. (Sharon). He was predeceased by his wife Helen in 2009. Grandchildren; Scott and Derrick Powell; Chad, Susan and Ian Elko, Tammy Soderberg and Erin Franklin. Great Grandchildren; Samantha, Ashley, Amanda, Nicolas, Andrew, Quinton, Caleb and Isabella. Jim moved to Kelowna from Flin Flon, Manitoba in 1964 and started JD Appliances. He was involved in bowling and was an avid curler into his 80’s. Deepest gratitude is expressed to Management and Staff at Joseph Benjamin Residence and The Village at Mill Creek. Special thanks to everyone in Shannon Community. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Transplant Research Foundation, suite 350 West Tower, 555 West 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3X7

MURI, GWEN Went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2014 at the age of 78 years. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years Jim, son Tim (Edith) Muri of Winfield, BC, daughters: Cindy (Dan) Bentley of Camrose, AB, Judy (Bill) Marsh of Red Deer, AB, Krista (Stephen) Vikse of Camrose, AB; 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, sisters Signe Thomassen of Oregon, Rita (Peder) Andreasen of Surrey, brother-in-law Charles Donovan of Maple Ridge. Sadly predeceased by 5 sisters and 4 brothers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 1:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 1162 Hudson Road, West Kelowna, BC. For more about Gwen’s life and to offer condolences go to www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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July 22, 1927 - April 15, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Helena Jakku (nee Koski), age 86. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is predeceased by her parents Aili and Frank Koski. She is also predeceased by ten brothers and sisters and survived by two, Celia Gallant (Ralph) and George Koski (Gail) She leaves to mourn, her husband of 61 years Eric Jakku, sons Wayne Jakku and Ron Jakku and daughter Susan Strong (Roy). She also leaves behind grandchildren Dustin and Cody Strong, Danielle Venne (Nathan) and Mitchell Jakku and great grandchildren Patience, Carrie, Zackery and Kyle. Coming from a large family, she also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Born in Meadow Portage, Manitoba (1927). She relocated to Thunder Bay (Port Arthur, Ontario) where she met and married her soul mate Eric. In 1969 with three children they moved to Kelowna, British Columbia where they lived in paradise, orcharding in North Glenmore. As they could not separate their home from orchard (ALR) they sold their paradise upon retirement and relocated to a home also in the North Glenmore area. She had an immense love for family and children. As a result, she also leaves many friends of her children and grandchildren to miss her. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Irene may be made to the BC Cancer Society, the CNIB or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. No service will be held by request.

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CLIENT Services Support Make a Difference! The Canadian Red Cross is seeking an on-call casual staff member to provide administrative support to the Health Equipment Loan Program. Duties include assisting the volunteer team in processing health equipment requests, directing phone calls and clients, and general administrative support. Qualifications include strong communication and customer service skills, secondary education, experience in office procedures, computer/database expertise, a valid BC drivers license, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Experience working with volunteers and knowledge of the not for profit sector an asset. A successful vulnerable sector check will be required. Weekdays availability. Apply with resume and references: S Koleb a b a susan.kolebaba@redcross.ca or fax (250)491-8126 EI CLAIM Denied? Need Help? 22 yrs experience as an EI Officer. Will prepare, present, reconsiderations & appeals. Call me before requesting reconsideration: Bernie Hughes, Toll Free at : 1-877-581-1122. FERNBRAE Manor is urgently looking for Permanent Night Shift Staff (12am – 8am) Also looking for Casual Staff for all shifts. Please bring resume to Donna Zentner at 295 Gerstmar Road, fax to 250-979-0601 or email to dzentner@fernbraemanor.com HARDWORKING EXPERIENCED LAWN CARE YARD WORKER. Able to prune and trim hedges etc. Full time seasonal work for the right person. Must have clean driving abstract. Pay based on qualifications Fax resume & Drivers abstract to: 250-765-2770 or Call: 250-862-0821. (No Drop in’s please) Job opening live in stable worker, must be experienced with horses. duties include, stall cleaning, feeding livestock, general maintenance and cleaning of barn. Some riding possible.Salary includes 1 bdrm apartment in barn. Reply to Box # 11 C/O The Morning Star,4407-25 Ave, Vernon. MY Neighbourhood Restaurant is seeking motivated responsible and experienced Line cooks prep cooks and dishwashers to be a part of our team in a busy established, daytime restaurant Full and Part time available NEVER work past 5pm. Weekend availability and breakfast experience an asset. Email resume to: mynewjob@hotmail.ca or hand deliver to: 260 HWY 33 Kelowna BC ATTN; Leora Located in the heart of Rutland. www.mnrkelowna.ca Call 250-765-0221 North Enderby Timber is looking to hire General Laborer’s, a Millwright and Heavy Duty Mechanic. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637. Olympic Greek Taverna is looking for Pastry Sous Chef , min 3 yrs exp., in a high volume restaurant with knowledge of all aspects of Greek Cuisine, breads, pastries & pizza dough. Fluency in Greek an asset. Please send resume to olympia@shaw.biz.ca RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Kelowna. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy #400-1631 Dickson Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5

EXPERIENCED Cooks, Prep Cooks & Dishwashers reqquired at Michaelbrook Golf Club. Apply in person at 1085 Lexington Dr. or call Manager at 250-870-3255

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Wanted: Class 1 Propane Haulers, Full-Time Monday to Friday Employment Looking for an experienced driver to cover Calgary, Golden, Castlegar, Kamloops & Kelowna bulk propane loads Monday – Friday. Previous bulk propane hauling an asset but not necessary. Ideal candidate will be flexible, safety oriented and have strong communication skills. Please contact Amy Enger at: 403 723 9272 or via email at: aenger@calgasinc.com with your resume and any applicable training certificates.

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.

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 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Volunteers ADULT VOLUNTEER RESIDENT TRANSPORTER Urgently Needed for hair salon at Brandt’s Creek Mews. Receive complimentary hairstyles and manicures. Hair salon hours Mon-Fri 10-12:30 1-4:30PM.YOU CHOOSE THE DAY! Call Jennifer 778-4788800 Ext244 at STS Soc.of BC

Services

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

Mind Body Spirit ARE you looking for excellent full body work, clean, comfortable environment and affordability? Linda 862-3929 ASIAN MASSAGE. Lovely & Peaceful Setting. $60/Hour Call 250-317-3575 BLISS Deep & French Massage, 10 years experience. Call 4 appt. 250-859-2272

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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 Deb & Amanda’s Cleaning Services, basic house clean, move in & move out. Service in Kelowna, West Kelowna & Winfield areas. Call for details: 250-899-3071, 250-765-7988 WILL do all cleaning. $23/hr. Also - office / evenings / property mgmnt. 250-765-8500

Contractors KSK Framing & Foundations. Quality workmanship at reas. rates. Free est. 250-979-8948

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

Electrical ALAN Dignam Electric. Resid/ Comm., Service Calls, Reno’s, Upgrades. Lic’d, Bonded & Insured. Alan: 250-808-6595 E-Bikes E-Scooters E-Mobility 250-717-7124. 901 Ellis St www.kelownaeride.com PILATO ELECTRIC. Call Tom Pilato 250-878-1811.

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

Garden & Lawn 111ALL Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Insured, For a free quote call Dave: 250-212-1716 AERATING, Power Raking, Hedge, Shrub & Tree Pruning, Rototilling, Lawn Mowing, etc. Michael @ Ace of Spades, 250-878-1315 apollolandscaping.ca 250-764-4141

irrig., lawn care, pruning, clnup, hedges, turf, mulch, soil. 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

250-448-2379

M&S Lawn & Garden. Full yard maint & landscaping. Free Est. Jim 250-861-3693 QUALITY TOPSOIL, garden mix, sand, gravel, decorative rock. Ensign Bros. Mon-Fri. Phone: 250-769-7298 VALLEY Lawn & Garden. Reliable Service. Pet Friendly. Since 2002. 250-765-5597

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

Home Improvements www.paintspecial.com. 3 rooms for $299! Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed! Free Est. (1) 250-899-3163

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

Landscaping #1 DECORATIVE ROCK, www.bcrocks.com, Compost Soil - $25/yard, 250-862-0862 CUSTOM YARD CARE. Call Today For ALL Your Lawn Care Needs!!! 250-862-0821 ECO-SCAPES Landscapes, Irrigation, patios, retaining walls, fencing. 250-864-2991

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

Moving & Storage AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 Allow Payless Moving to do the lifting for you. 1 man + truck $49/hr - 250-808-2938 DAN-MEL Moving Services Local & Long Distance. 4 Ton, Power Tailgate. 250-215-0147 At 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

Christopher’s Painting. Exterior Specialists. Detailed ad in Sales Service Directory.862-6717 I.L. Painting & Decorating. Professional, Quality Paint, Int. & Ext., Commercial & Residential. Phone: 250-768-1848

(1) 250-899-3163

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

at The Kelowna Capital News.

2495 Enterprise Way. GREAT for the kids to draw on, puppy training, and packing for moving. CLEANER THAN NEWS PRINT! $1 + up. Talk to the girls in classiﬁeds to purchase yours.

FREE: Horse Manure in Dilworth area. You load/we load. By appointment only. Call 250762-4600 & leave a message so we can get back to you to set up a time.

FREE pick up, appliances or any kind of metal, $10 for electronic PU. Phone: 801-9975

Tree Services

FREE Yamaha 2 keyboard organ. In A1 shape. You pick up. Call (250)762-9266

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

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

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances SEARS Fridge, almost new, 30x30x66”, $400. Sears convection microwave oven, SS, $150. 250-765-6909

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

Must sell $560 credit for $425 at Linda’s Quilt and Sewing Machine Shop, Kelowna. Call 1-250-542-1051

FREE PALLETS

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

& Tree Removal. Call 250-575-0196

Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $3.50 lb. CWF. 250307-3430 or 250-546-6494

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Firewood/Fuel Firewood For Sale: Ponderosa Pine & Fir, in rounds, not split, $100/cord (Peachland area) Call Christine:1-250-792-2767

Furniture 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

Heavy Duty Machinery 2 trucks for sale: 2005 Western Star, mid-rise sleeper & a 2005 Freightliner Columbia, high-rise sleeper. One 2007 48ft. Tandem Trailer, step deck, $85,000 for all. Possible job available. Phone: 778-7531920 or 250-681-1049

Solid Oak Kitchen Cupboards with Sink & Large Island. Very Good Cond. 250-762-2200

We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab.,paint etc.Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St.,Vernon, 250-549-7099

Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 250-863-3082

I buy old costume jewelry in the Kelowna area. Please call Sarah: 1-250-661-9201

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

WANTED: Davenport or Fold Down Couch

(NO Hide-A-Beds please) Call 250-215-4574

Sporting Goods

.22 long rifle rifles, various brands & actions, good condition. Phone: (250)764-4528

RUGER 10-22’s & Remington 597’s on sale. Glock 17, 20, 21, 22, CZ 527 & 452 & 550, Ruger American’s, 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

$300 & Under ROCKWELL Beaver 10” Table Saw, Good Shape, $250. Phone: (250)762-0124

250-763-7114

Fresh From the Fields

17th ANNUAL KETTLE VALLEY GARAGE SALE! Saturday, May 3rd 8am-1pm

“Local Produce at Your Doorstep”

GLENMORE. Sat April 19, 8:30-11. 1860 Dallas Rd. New gifts, kids books, toys, lego, sheepskin rug, bike trailer, play house, scrapbooking, etc

To place an ad...call the Kelowna Capital News

MULTI FAMILY EASTER GARAGE SALE

250-763-7114

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

Free Items

Tiling

Nitro RUBBISH

BLACK metal futon with mattress good condition. $100 You pick up. (250)763-7589 FRIGIDAIRE Elite Stove, Clean, Good Condition, $75. Phone: (250)762-0124 NEW bathroom chair, $50. 250-765-6104 NEW hand walker, no wheels. $65. 250-765-6104 SPEEDAIR 10gal shop compressor, $80. 250-765-6104 VEAUMARK Heavy Duty Washer, Clean, Runs Good, $75. Phone: (250)762-0124

PACKING PAPER FOR SALE

DOLLHOUSE. Beautiful factory built, 5 rooms, veranda. Lots of miniature factory made furniture. Stands on wheels. Only serious buyers. 250-762-2630

at the bay door in the front of the Kelowna Capital News. 2495 ENTERPRISE WAY Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays are the BEST days to get Pallets! Call (250)-763-7114

Rubbish Removal

$100 & Under

ROLL ENDS

Misc. for Sale

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1326 Ladner Rd. Sat April 19th 7am -1pm Kids toys & clothes appls tools china books pictures indoor outdoor furniture N. GLENMORE. Moving Sale. 149-445 Yates Rd. Sat & Sun, Apr. 19 & 20th. 8-12. Furniture & Misc items. SAVE THE DATE! For the Ultimate Designer Garage Sale! April 26th & 27th Details in April 25th paper!

SUNRISE Village, #535 - 1255 Raymer Ave. Saturday, April 19, 8am-2pm. Household items, tools, dishes, couch, etc.

VINTAGE Car Club Autoettes/ Multi Family, April 19, 8-3. Wide variety of items. 1237 Houghton Rd. WESTBANK, GIANT Sale!! April 18, 19 & 20. 2489 Reece Rd 9am 30 years worth of stuff has got to GO! WESTSIDE. 159 Heldon Crt (Traders Cove) 2nd right past Bear Creek Park. Fri/Sat, 8-4. Camp Stoves, knives, axes, yard tools, post hole digger, corded & cordless hand tools, Raker air rifles & pistols, etc. 250-769-0882

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent THE CONSERVATORY

Commercial/ Industrial

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

3100sq’ Office/ Warehouse. #3-690 McCurdy Rd. $8/sf +3N, July 1st. 10x14 receiving door, 3ph. The Cure Compound. Rick, 250-770-0903

Upscale Condos Conveniently Located.

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

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Rentals

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

Rentals

Rentals Senior Assisted Living

Homes for Rent

Ofﬁce/Retail

Rooms for Rent

1BD Chalet, in Country setting w/scenic view, just 5 min. from Orchard Park. Very quiet & clean. Ideal for single working person. Small pet negot. NS. $795 + utils. Avail. May 1st. Call (250)762-6627

NEWLY Reno’d Office Space on 2nd floor with lake view in Westbank, 700sqft., $800 incl. T.N. Phone: 250-718-9083

1 BDRM to rent in 2 bdrm Condo. Shared kitchen & bathroom. Capri area. On bus route. $450/mo. Utilities included. Working male please. Available Immedately. Call (250)-862-3530.

4bd, 1 bth, sep. garage, Ellison area, no dogs, $1250 + utils. Avail May 1. Ph: 250-869-2186

OFFICE, Retail, Fitness, main floor. Avail now, 1300sqft, $1500/m incl TN. Ample parking, Westbank, 250-718-9083.

Rooms from $430 up to $550. Rutland Rd, near hospital & OC, N/D, N/A, 250-899-5756, 250-469-2483, 250-575-3784

Community Newspapers

RUTLAND room for working female, $350 all utils incl, cable, int., NS, NP, No Drugs, on bus route. Phone: 250-8629749, 250-575-9109

We’re at the heart of things™

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

#1Capri Area, furn’d bd, cable, w/d, w.internet, quiet. Avail immed. Call 250-862-9223

Upper Mission 4bdrms 3full baths, fr, st, dw, micro, Newer home. Close to school, shops. $2200 + utils. NP NS (250)864-6669 lve message.

Rentals

Suites, Lower

LRG. Bdrm bachelor suite, w/d utils incl’d, Westlake Rd, West Kelowna. Legal suite. $800/mo (250)769-4339

Suites, Upper

Brt. Furn. upp 1Bd Ste.NS Adt. NP.Ref. May 1. Lke/colg/shps. $725 incl. 250-762-0317 msg

1BD furn. semi-priv. ste, mature person, NP,NS $650. Util. incl. Ref. req’d. 250-765-0746 BSMNT Suite. Lrg 1bd, single person, FS, WD, NS, NP. Ellison area. Must have vehicle. $750/mo. 250-491-9398 MAY 1st - Rutland 2 bdrm grd.flr, FS/WD/AC, sep.entry, bus routes, NP/NS, $900+DD. 250-870-0608

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ELECTRICAL PILATO ELECTRIC Service Calls. Repairs, Maintenance & Construction. 21 yrs Exp.

Tom Pilato 250-878-1811

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

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS PLUMBING REPAIRS GEMINI BATHS

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FRAMING

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Framing & Foundations Quality workmanship at reasonable rates. Free estimates 250.979.8948

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

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

250-878-2911 abcohdoors@gmail.com

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

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

PAINTING/DECORATING 3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

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

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

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Keeping costs low, using your supplies, doing it your way. Call Tim

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in Kelowna. Thank You

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Natural Stone Surfaces All One Piece Laminate

CUSTOM YARD CARE

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

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WE PAY THE TAX! Landscaping, irrigation, patios, retaining walls, water features & fencing

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in Kelowna. Thank You

20% OFF SCOOTERS & MOBILITY!

Sales, service & rentals of pedal bikes & e-bikes. Batteries, parts, tires. New & used.

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

GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES

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

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,

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TILING

TRUCKING

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

Call 250-870-1009

EXTERIOR PAINTING

• Exterior window restoration • Garage, doors, fences, boat docks, cedar siding & we spray stucco. Call Christopher

250-862-6717

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ROOFING 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.’

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

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Sprinkler system services, clean-ups, lawn services, pruning, hedges, organic top dressings & fertilizers, power raking, aeration, stump grinding, construction

PAINTING/ DECORATING

MOVING & STORAGE

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RUBBISH & TREE REMOVAL

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LANDSCAPING

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ELECTRICAL TRANSPORT

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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

1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 Convertible. soft top, 5 spd manual. Heated leather seats, power windows, seats & mirrors, 4 new Uniroyal tires, Alpine stereo w/ipod wired in . Wind blocker on roll bars, Air bags and more. Summer driven only and garage stored during winter. Very sleek looking and well maintained. 151,000 kms. $12,000 (250)804-6399

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calling for an imminent collapse in the real estate market. • One of the reasons cited for why real estate prices are seen at risk is due to persistent warnings about the potential of rising interest rates, which in reality refuse to budge. • Rates refuse to budge because the Fed is still hyper-easing because of their concern that the U.S. job market is too weak, even as jobless claims are at lows last seen during the very peak of prior economic booms. • And, finally, the calendar and the daylight hours keep telling us it’s spring, whereas, in reality,

it’s still winter out there. Focusing on the first point, the Bank of Canada has been pounding the drum since the start of the year that inflation is too low for comfort and that the biggest risk is that we could dip into outright deflation. And yet, CPI has surprised to the high side of consensus, and the bank’s expectations, for three consecutive months now. Over that spell, headline inflation has risen at a robust 2.9 per cent annual pace in seasonally adjusted terms (and seven per cent in unadjusted terms, the fastest start to a year in more than a dec-

ade). Moreover, note that Canadian headline inflation has been identical to the U.S. pace so far this year, so Canada is no great outlier in its battle with low inflation. Suffice to say that the typical consumer would need a lot of convincing that too low inflation is the biggest threat to the economy these days. Gasoline prices are probing record highs, up almost 10 per cent this week. And while the Bank of Canada espouses at length about intense retail competition, it looks increasingly like that factor is fading as the threat

of cross-border shopping eases. The Canada/U.S. price gap has also narrowed due to the weaker loonie—we would estimate that the price gap has dropped to less than five per cent, based on today’s exchange rate. The bottom line— while central bankers across most of the industrialized world continue to try to verbally guide yields, markets will form their own beliefs based on economic reality. And that is telling us that inflation is grinding higher and growth is slowly improving. Douglas Porter is the chief economist for BMO.

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Wendt said Cadence was started at the beginning of the recession back in 2010, when the decision was made to proceed with the development even though the local real estate market was weak. The real estate market in the Okanagan has started to rebound, however, as evidenced by very strong sales in the last half of 2013. “There was a combination of things in play but the stars began to align in the last six months of last year. We had more homes under construction, the HST was abolished, the results of the provincial election generated optimism, and the site itself began to come together as homes were completed and the recreation area construction got underway,” he said. He said Lake Country offers a wide appeal to buyers because it is close to, but not part of, the hustle and bustle of Kelowna. The airport is only 15 minutes away and the neighbourhood is nestled around four lakes—Kalamalka, Okanagan, Wood and Duck. “It’s also situated near many wineries and golf courses and is about an equal distance to either Big White or Silver Star. We have one resident who moved here from Prince George who skied 42 times this past winter,” he said. Wendt said Cadence also offers buyers an innovative program designed to alleviate some of the stress of trying to sell an existing home and both purchase and start building a new home. “We have the Make A Move purchase program that is a very simple way for the customer to do business with us. After making a decision to buy a home in our development, a buyer can put $10,000 down on a lot and the selling price is locked in for the next 18 months, giving the buyer a chance to sell their own house and move,” Wendt said. “The second deposit of 10 per cent of the cost is due when construction begins, and the balance is paid at the end of construction. I think this program has been instrumental in our success so far and is pretty unique to us. Most developments want you to purchase the lot and then start building as soon as possible.” Wendt said that within the next couple of weeks Cadence will open a brand new show home featuring the Dolciano floor plan. The plan was designed by taking our customer’s expressed wants and needs into consideration. The interior finishes have been updated and several new design features have been added. “We are really excited to move into our new show home and sales studio. People are going to love it!” Wendt said the Central Okanagan remains a huge draw for people from across Canada as a place to retire. The weather is better than anywhere else in Canada; Lake Country is a wonderful small community that people just love living in, yet it is close to all the amenities a city like Kelowna has to offer. “We have people building homes with us this year from northern B.C., Alberta and Ontario. As a retirement destination, the Okanagan is still number one in people’s minds, even more so than Vancouver Island. The proximity to the airport is key because it allows easy access to travel for people who want the lock and leave lifestyle, and makes it easily accessible for family, friends and relatives who want to come visit.” For more information about Cadence at The Lakes Adult Community, call 250-766-9077 or email sales@ cadencekelowna.com. The Cadence sales office is open Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Tuesday and Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m.

no great loss that they’re unreachable. Why the throwback to psychology and Aesop’s fables? Because many investors, analysts and consumers must be feeling a little cognitive dissonance these days. Consider: • The Bank of Canada continues to warn that inflation is low, and downside risks remain important, yet gasoline prices are flirting with all-time highs, food prices are on the march and home prices thunder ahead. • Those same Canadian home prices continue to charge higher despite years of various pundits and prognosticators

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Cadence offers choice to empty nesters Enjoying a rural lifestyle in a close-knit neighbourhood and living life at your own pace, in your own natural rhythm, is the essence of the Cadence at The Lakes Adult Community development in Lake Country. Just 15 minutes from Kelowna, Cadence offers maintenance-free, single-family, fully detached homes for adults aged 45+. It features high quality construction, beautifully landscaped yards, geothermal heating and cooling, and resort style amenities. Bill Wendt, sales man-

ager for the Cadence development, says the bareland strata neighbourhood offers 10 different floor plans to choose from with customized options available to suit any buyer. The homes range from two to five bedrooms, from a ground level rancher to a rancher with a full basement or a walk out basement. All basements can be finished or unfinished depending on what the buyer’s needs are. Floor plans range in size from 1,250 to 3,200 sq.ft. Prices start at $394,900 and go up to $549,900.

The Cadence development was started three years ago and will likely be built out within the next three to four years. The development will eventually have 162 homes along with an outdoor recreation center with a swimming pool, hot tub, changing facilities, outdoor fire pit, barbecue area, and private park. Wendt said the project currently has 22 homes built, with a half-dozen homes now under construction. Construction of the recreation area is also

underway and will be complete this summer. Wendt cited five key components of the Cadence development which have proven appealing to empty nester buyers: • being an adult 45+ community • maintenance-free living with yard maintenance and snow shoveling taken care of • owning a single family detached home • owning your own lot rather than a having a land lease • a simple, bare land strata which keeps the strata fees at $122 a

month. “The strata fees cover the yard maintenance and snow shoveling requirements so it’s kept very simple,” Wendt said. “We have included a wonderful outdoor pool and recreation area, but not an elaborate clubhouse. “The District of Lake Country is responsible for maintenance of the roads through the development. All of these factors greatly reduce the monthly strata fees.” See Cadence B19

Over the past decade, reverse mortgage loans have greatly increased in popularity. But just what is a reverse mortgage? Basically, a reverse mortgage is precisely what the name states—it’s the opposite of a regular mortgage. Rather than taking a loan out to buy your home, you take out a loan against the equity value of the home you already own. Homeowners can obtain this loan in several ways, either has one lump sum, split into equal sums disbursed monthly, received on an occasional basis as a credit line or a combination of all these methods. As with any type of loan, borrowers will be required to pay interest on any amount they receive. These loans can have fixed or adjustable interest rates. With people living longer, after retirement a longer life means you need more money to live on. A reverse mortgage loan can be the answer to increasing available funds over the long haul. While there is no income verification, credit rating or medical checks required to approve for a reverse mortgage, there are other requirements associated with these loans. The eligibility criteria are related to your current age (and your spouse’s age if you are not single), whether you own your own home, and the mortgage amount sill outstanding. As well, you must be eligible for a reverse home mortgage in Canada, you must be at least 60 years old. Any spouse (including common law) must be at least 60 as well. You must also own a home in Canada. You can’t obtain a reverse mortgage on a home that you don’t own, nor can you take out a reverse mortgage on a home that you own outside of Canada. You must also have equity in your home in order to be eligible for a reverse mortgage. Your current mortgage, including any other loans secured against your home must not exceed 40 per cent of your home’s current value. In other words, you must have at least 60 per cent of your home paid off. Once you have qualified for a reverse mortgage, you must promise to keep your home in good condition and not do anything that would reduce its market value. You must also stay up to date with property taxes and insurance on the property. Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde, 250-470-8324, Christine Hawkins, 250-826-2001; Kristin Rosdal, 250-8783007; and Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117 .

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