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THE CENTRAL OKANAGAN Sports Hall Of Fame has named its latest group of new inductees.

THE STORY of some of the Okanagan First Nations first contact with Europeans has been set to music, to be performed by WFN elder Delphine Derickson and Astrolabe Musik Theatre artistic director Heather Pawsey at Quails’ Gate Winery in August.

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▼ KELOWNA

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CHERRY farmer Sukhpal Bal, with Hillcrest Farm Market, is managing a construction site this summer to ensure he has the regulation packing and shipping facility required by the Chinese government at his farm in Rutland. He will assemble a machine which takes 10 to 15 pictures of the cherries to monitor their weight and colour for optimal quality before sending them down a conveyor to be washed, boxed and loaded on a truck without ever hitting the outside air.

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The tester for Kelowna’s busker festival will likely come from the Victoria International Buskers Festival talent pool. Festivals Kelowna is gingerly wading into the street scene extravaganza with plans to speak with John Vickers, organizer of the Island tourism clincher, to see if an artist travelling east can be sent Kelowna’s way when their work in the provincial capital wraps up. “Whenever you do a festival, you want to make sure you do it right. Our community is very lucky, in my mind, and a bit spoiled, in a sense, in that we’ve had some amazing events to enjoy,” said Renata Mills, Festivals Kelowna executive director. “This also means we have some expectations to meet. You don’t want to come out of the gate when you are introducing a new event without a solid plan.” The hosts of a buskers festival enjoy some See Festival A14

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Cherry of a deal for growers Cherry growers willing to let Chinese deal ripen, rather than pursue low-lying fruit. export, you can roll with the punches a bit more and market your fruit where you have the best opportunity, as opposed to where have to.” Canadian cherries are high quality, with a following in the United Kingdom and South East Asia, but China is the golden egg, according to Geen, whose 500 acres between Vernon and Kelowna’s Rutland Bench

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make him one of the top growers. “The Chinese have a palate for the product. They value the high sugar and the colour—the deep red is seen as very lucky, and it’s the colour of your blood, so it’s presumed to be very good for your health,” he explained. Three-quarters of Chile’s cherry production already goes directly to the country and the

United States has long shipped to its ports. Canada’s niche is in the late hour of our fruit’s season, August and September as opposed to June and July, and the quality of our science. In addition to producing many of the world’s top varietals at Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland, the sector has developed a brown-sugar test to prove

the crops are pest free. Added to our spray protocols, it was enough to secure a two-year pilot project to see if Canadian cherries couldn’t skip the usual two week cold storage quarantine demands. “Their quarantine pest is the western cherry fruit fly,” explained Sukhpal Bal, president of the B.C. Cherry Association. “That’s really what this deal is all about. In our ne-

gotiations…they wanted cold storage, but we’ve found a systems approach of doing the brown sugar test, as well as our integrated pest management.” Growers essentially mash up a bunch of cherries in a bucket then pour a brown sugar mixture over the fruit and wait 10 minutes; if there are any larva in the sample, they will float to the top. Western cherry fruit fly really is not a problem for B.C. growers says Bal, a fourth-generation Okanagan farmer working a

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Recognition to those who quietly serve our community There are many people in the Central Okanagan who contribute in their own small way to enhance their community. For many, that means helping out community or volunteer organizations, often performing tasks that largely go unnoticed beyond those who directly benefit. But because all those contributions, big or small, are valid and noteworthy, that can make a difference in

the life of an individual or family, the Capital News has initiated a new initiative called the Community Leader Awards. This newspaper, with the support of a local advisory committee representing various community groups, is calling on local residents to submit nominations for the awards, which fall under 10 different categories. The categories include coach, mentor, courage, above and beyond,

emergency service, service organization volunteer, volunteer, youth volunteer, environmental leader and community leader. Look to page A38 for the category qualification details. To nominate someone for an award, write a note of about 250 words that includes information such as the length of time a nominee has spent in the community; specific examples of the work and/or contribution he/she has made; community as-

sociations and memberships. Laurel D’Andrea, executive director of the Uptown Rutland Business Association, is a member of a community partners committee that is also involved in the project. “When (Capital News publisher) Karen Hill and Bruce McAuliffe (president, B.C. South, Black Press) came to me with the idea, I thought it was terrific,” D’Andrea said. “The idea of it being directed

to the grassroot volunteer level, to people who help out day after day and get very little recognition I thought was very worthwhile.” The nomination deadline for the Community Leader Awards is Aug. 8. Watch for the ads in the Capital News with contest details. Nominations can also be submitted by email to contests@kelownacapnews.com or online at www.kelownacapnews.com/cla/.

▼ CIVIC ELECTION

Council candidate offers a ‘positive vision’ Alistair Waters ASSISTANT EDITOR

She may have the same last name and be married to his nephew, but Tracy Gray is not launching her bid for public office in Kelowna on the coattails of the city’s popular outgoing mayor, Walter Gray. “I’ve always driven my own ship and drummed to my own beat,” said Tracy Gray, when asked if she thought her last name will help her at the polls come November. “More people know me for what I have done.” Gray, a successful local businesswoman who owns the Discovery Wines store in Orchard Plaza and is a former general manager of Granville Island Brewing, has also served on the boards of several non-profit groups and volunteered with many others. She cur-

rently sits on the board of Prospera Credit Union. Gray, 44, has lived in Kelowna since 1989 and has a 14-year-old son. She said she feels her experience sitting on different boards would help her as a city councillor because of the training and responsibility the appointments have afforded her, as well as her own experience in the business world. “As a mother, wife and entrepreneur, I feel grateful to be living and working in Kelowna,” said Gray. “I believe we need to look ahead to get Kelowna ready for the next 20 years. In my commitment to civic leadership, I plan to bring a positive vision and be proactive.” On Wednesday, Gray became the first non-incumbent candidate to announce she is running for one of the eight councillor seats that will be up for grabs in this November’s

civic election. While her announcement is considered early, she said she felt it was time to make it because she has been planning her candidacy for the last nine months and the campaign is ready to start. She said she does not fear being forgotten when the usual crush of council candidate announcements starts to roll at the end of the summer because she plans to get out and talk with city residents over the next few months to find out what’s on their mind. As for her message to voters, her announcement speech was business-heavy, with the candidate saying one of her top three focuses will be supporting small, local businesses and keeping commercial taxes down as part of a broader growing community initiative. Following the speech, she said the city’s growth

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KELOWNA business owner Tracy Gray announced her candidacy for city council at her official campaign launch, Wednesday at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. will likely help pay for the cost of servicing the bigger population and public-private partnerships have been beneficial in the past and should be used more. The city also needs to continue developing its strong relationships with both UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College. But it also needs to “think out of the box”

when it comes to transportation planning, including from a valley-wide perspective, and it needs to take a closer look at its future fire service needs. For her focus on protecting quality of life, she said the city needs to protect the environment, keep residential taxes down and promote healthy life styles. Gray has already

launched a website for her campaign With incumbent Coun. Colin Basran having already announced he will run for mayor, Coun. Robert Hobson saying he likely will not seek re-election after 22 years on council and several other incumbents mulling not running again, this year there are likely to be several vacancies for vot-

ers to fill, as well as passing judgement on those incumbents who do seek re-election. In 2011, 40 people ran for the eight councillor seats, with five incumbents and then-mayor Sharon Shepherd, all losing their seats. Only Hobson, Andre Blanleil and Luke Stack were re-elected from that previous council.

▼ CAR RACE

Three luxury sports car drivers turn Harvey Avenue into a speedway Three luxury sports cars were impounded last Sunday morning after the drivers turned Kelowna streets into their own personal speedway. On June 15 at about

7:50 a.m., a uniformed RCMP officer in a marked police vehicle was stopped at a gas station, at the corner of Harvey Avenue and Spall Road, when he observed

three sports cars accelerate past him. The officer proceeded to follow the trio of cars southbound on Harvey Avenue and watched as they accelerated quick-

ly from stops and appeared to be racing each other across the city. The officer activated the emergency equipment on his police vehicle and stopped the three cars near

Richter Street for the offense of street racing. The drivers were apparently on their way to a car show. A black Audi R8, yellow Lamborghini and a

red ’66 Corvette were all impounded for a minimum of seven days. Three men from Kelowna, ages 31, 43 and 44, were each ticketed for driving without due care

and issued 15-day driving prohibitions. Their drivers’ licences could also face further suspensions and the vehicles subject to forfeiture under the Civil Forfeiture Act.

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PARTICIPANTS IN last Saturday’s motionball marathon had good reason to be excited as the fundraiser, presented by Interior Savings Credit Union, raised $60,000 for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. The event brought together 219 young professionals, 29 Special Olympians and was supported by 30 volunteers. The marathon featured six sports played over the course of the day, where participants had to fundraise to play and were then partnered up in teams of 10 with a Special Olympian. “When we work together to improve the quality of life for our family and friends, we build a stronger community,” said Kathy Conway, Interior Savings president and chief executive officer.

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A photo that appeared in the June 12 edition of the Capital News incorrectly identified the Kelowna Fire Department fire inspector pictured explaining smoke detector safety at the annual Seniors’ Safety Fair last week. The inspector in the photograph was Paul Johnson. ••• A news release for the upcoming Neil Diamond tribute concert featuring Joey Purpura incorrectly stated which organization is hosting. The concert is being put on by the Army Navy and Airforce Veterans Club, located at 270 Dougall Rd. North. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door for the show, which takes place Saturday, July 26. For tickets call 250-765-1810 or solitaryman.ca.

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Kelowna Chamber offers its blessing for PM’s approval The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce joins the B.C. Chamber of Commerce in applauding the federal government’s approval of the Northern Gateway project. “Kelowna stands to gain economically from the development of pipelines in western Canada. Our suppliers, professional services, airport

Gospel Mission offers shelter to displaced Penticton homeless Seventeen residents of the Three Gables Hotel in downtown Penticton are looking for new homes after the building was shut down for safety reasons. Some of the displaced residents are expected to be transported to Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, according to spokeswoman Ami Catriona. “I know there were 17 people that were displaced. I don’t know if all of them will be coming to the mission,” she said, adding the non-profit was asked to help Wednesday morning by a worker from the B.C. Emergency Social Services program. “This is very out of the ordinary,” she said. For many years, the Three Gables was a key piece of the downtown business community, but it fell into disrepair after fire destroyed part of the building in 2000.

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Canada Day apple bin paint-in The Kelowna Art Gallery will once again celebrate Canada Day by hosting its annual Apple Bin Paint-In on Tuesday, July 1, between 10 a.m. and noon. This popular family art activity takes place outdoors at the Kelowna Art Gallery, where community members of all ages are invited to paint their artistic visions on a side of an apple bin. “The Apple Bin Paint-In is such a pleasure to be a part of,” said Renée Burgess, head of public programming at the Kelowna Art Gallery. “Not only does it provide a fun way to engage children with art, but it instills confidence in their own creative abilities by seeing their work displayed to the public.” Thirty apple bins will be delivered to the Gallery from B.C. Tree Fruits for the event. After they are painted, these colourful bins will be kept on display outdoors

for a number of days before being picked up and delivered to local orchards for use in harvesting this year’s apple crop. A number of community partners help to make this event possible each year. Westwood Fine Cabinetry has kindly offered to transport the apple bins to and from the Gallery. Benjamin Moore Kelowna has generously donated the paint for this event. The Apple Bin Paint-In is also supported by BC Tree Fruits and Q103.1. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-booking is required. The Apple Bin Paint-Inis always a popular event so be sure to reserve your spot early by calling the Kelowna Art Gallery at 250-762-2226. Participants and spectators are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Kelowna Community Food Bank. For more information visit the website www.kelownaartgallery.com.

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Charter rights help provide legal balance ACHIEVING JUSTICE

Paul Hergott criminal investigations. If the government ignores our rights, and there are no consequences to take them to task, do we really have rights? Throwing out that breathalyzer result was simply a consequence to the government for the police choice to ignore the drunk’s rights. Would I prefer for the drunk to have been convicted? Yes, of course. That goal would have been achieved had the police officer simply respected the drunk’s basic Charter rights. I want the police and every other government agency to respect my basic Charter rights, those of my family, friends, and those of all Canadian citizens. You can be comforted in learning that evidence is not thrown out “willy nilly.” A decision of the Supreme Court of Canada released on June 13, 2014, is an example of the court carefully considering whether or not ill-gotten evidence should

be thrown out. The case is also an example of how all of us Canadians benefit by the continual attempts of defence lawyers to define and enforce our Charter rights. The case is R. v. Spencer, and can be found online by searching the name of the accused and the docket number: “Spencer 34644.” Mr. Spencer was using an Internet file sharing program called LimeWire, which allows a vast network of users to download movies, music and other materials directly from each other’s computers. I learned from reading the case that it doesn’t take the exercise of police investigation powers to find out a LimeWire user’s “Internet Protocol” address (IP). It does, however, take the exercise of police powers to force the Internet Service Provider, in this case Shaw Communications Inc., to obtain the name and address of the subscriber connected to that IP address. In this case, “force” was simply a written request. It felt a bit of an invasion of my privacy to learn that my IP address, which can be used to learn what websites I go to, is so readily available. I felt naked when I

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learned that my IP address can be translated into my name and address by a simple request of a police officer to my Internet Service Provider. Mr. Spencer’s lawyer used the Charter to challenge that written request. The court found that a police officer must obtain a warrant, issued by a judge, to obtain that private, personal information from an Internet Service Provider. This doesn’t hold back justice, by the way, a judge will issue the warrant if there is evidence of criminal activity. It just protects our collective right to privacy as Canadian citizen. The court had to go on to decide whether or

not Mr. Spencer should “walk” from a child pornography conviction as a result of the police failure to obtain a warrant. The court noted that it must “assess and balance the effect of admitting the evidence on society’s confidence in the justice system” and struck the balance on the side of upholding Mr. Spencer’s conviction. I didn’t participate in the online poll, but I agree that our Charter of Rights and Freedoms is among the top accomplishments that make me proud to be Canadian.

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t can seem to be the worst of injustices— the police do their job and catch a bad guy but his fancy lawyer gets him off on a technicality and the bad guy walks. The technicality is usually based on some insignificant sounding “breach” of the bad guy’s “Charter rights.” The way the technicality works is that some piece of evidence the police have gathered to prove the crime occurred is “thrown out.” If the trial is with a jury, the evidence is kept hidden from the jury. If the trial is by judge alone, the judge uses his or her magic powers to pretend the evidence was never gathered. A classic example is the drunk driver who gets off because the breathalyzer results are thrown out. The police require him to blow into a breathalyzer machine that proves without a shadow of a doubt that the drunk was driving at three times the legal limit. The results of the breathalyzer are thrown out because the police officer didn’t say the Charter-required “magic words” to the stumbling drunk offering him a chance to talk to a lawyer before blowing. Everyone in the courtroom knows he is guilty as sin, but he walks. Our Charter rights, by the way, are a list of rights contained within Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms that became part of our constitution in 1982. Incidentally, the results of an online poll of about 12,000 Canadians were just released, the poll identifying the Charter as third among Canada’s accomplishments of the last 150 years that made the participants “most proud to be a Canadian.” How can something that results in such injustice be held in such high regard? Our Charter rights are the rights of Canadian citizens owed to us by the government. The criminal court room happens to be where the incredible power of the government most directly comes into conflict with the rights of private citizens. It is no surprise that Charter rights have been so vigorously tested and defined in the context of how the police, agents of the government, conduct

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northern B.C. aboriginal opponents, non-native area residents and environmentalists. The company’s public relations campaign has been a disaster, to the extent that someone else may have to step in and run with the pipeline concept. But make no mistake, the road to the pipeline becoming a reality ultimately rests in the North Coast region hands of the Haida, Gitgaat, Heiltsuk and Haisla First Nations, all so far registering their opposition to the pipeline, and perhaps more so to

Enbridge. When Black Press chairman David Black, a proponent of one of what is now two oil refinery proposals for Kitimat to refine the Alberta bitumen crude, recently spoke at a Kelowna Chamber of Commerce in favour of his multi-billion refinery idea, he offered two interesting observations. One was that the potential political hit to Harper’s party by signing off on the pipeline could be significant in the next federal election, such is the negative

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f all the high SCHOOL’S sciences, and trades, to school stuIN name a few. dents planWithin the last 10 ning to graduate years, most of these profrom a B.C high gram clusters have witschool this June, 53 nessed about a seven per per cent of them will cent increase in enrolJane ments except for probe heading to a college, technical inMuskens grams in business and stitute or university management, engineerin the province. Aning and applied sciences, other 12 per cent will take a year off, health and trades which have collectand will enrol in September 2015. ively increased by 31 per cent. The B.C. government keeps staWithin this 31 per cent program tistics on the programs our province’s growth, 11 per cent of the students students enter; they group the prowent into business management, nine grams into clusters. These clusters in- per cent entered an engineering and clude arts and science, human and so- applied science program, seven per cial services, engineering and applied cent went into the trades and four per

cent into health. While these numbers are interesting, the really interesting aspect is the shift of program choice by students over the last 10 years. Since 2004, the number of students entering health programs has increased by 144 per cent. Growth in this sector is attributed to our aging population and associated increased demand in health services. During this same time business management enrolment increased by 37 per cent. Although there is a lot of discussion about economic growth in B.C., and this tends to be tied to resource extraction, this number is significant because for every organization in business, professionals are required to manage corporations in-

cluding accountants. Engineering and applied sciences grew by one per cent and the trades increased by four per cent since 2004. This is where I suspect we might see significant growth if the government is able to open up seats in these programs and offer students financial aid incentives. Currently, the government is exploring ways to provide financial assistance to students entering apprenticeship programs. This data tells us that students who are considering a post-secondary credential are starting to look at programs that provide direct job outcomes. Each of these program clusters tend to house a number of programs tied to accreditation bodies

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such as certified professional accountants, licensed practical nurses, professional engineers, and red seal journey persons. This data also bodes well for recent initiatives by the government to have students enrol in programs tied to economic development such as liquefied natural gas. Most students graduating from high school today would probably like to mature into young adults who have the financial means to support themselves. This hasn’t been the case for many students in the past and is probably the driving force behind their educational choice. Jane Muskens is the registrar at Okanagan College. jmuskens@okanagan.bc.ca

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Bad place chosen for municipal hall To the editor: Stormy waters ahead, as West Kelowna’s district council has a chosen a favoured site for the new Municipal Hall. And where is their favoured site? Well it’s in downtown Westbank of course. Not even remotely central for residents. No, residents will have to travel to almost the southern boundary to use these facilities. For many

of us, the Kelowna City Hall would be closer. I am sure the We Love Westbank community is ecstatic. Their tissue waving campaigns since the District of West Kelowna’s formation in late 2007 have quite possibly paid off. But one should remember that only 51.1 per cent were in favour of incorporation over the amalgamation with the City of

Kelowna. It is my belief that many voters stayed home at that time because they thought amalgamation was a done deal. I strongly believe that is supported by the turnout, roughly a year later, that rejected Westbank as a possible name and chose West Kelowna instead. Mayor Findlater appears to be advocating a referendum on the location, but whether he has

council’s support is another matter. Without a referendum, it would be my opinion that the We Love Westbank and Save Historical Westbank supporters have achieved their objective. Without a referendum, I would suggest DWK’s northern border means absolutely nothing to the DWK council, and those living north of Daimler or Bartley and Hwy.

97 South would be better served by linking ourselves with the City of Kelowna. Somebody suggested the Bartley and Hwy. 97 South area, near Byland’s [for the municipal hall]. Why not appease no one and steer a neutral course. It could be much safer. David W. Kuhn, West Kelowna

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with a wage increase of 5 per cent. Prince Edward Island’s last contract, ending in 2013, was a twoyear contract withzero per cent increases. New Brunswick’s present contract, ending in 2016, is a four-year contract with a wage increase of four per cent. Here in B.C., the government is offering the teachers a six-year contract, with a seven per cent wage increase over six years, and a $1,200 signing bonus if the contract is signed by June 30, 2014. Not good enough for B.C. teachers. They want a wage increase of eight per cent over a five-year contract, with a $5,000 signing bonus. Not good enough for the B.C. taxpayer. The average B.C. teacher’s wage is $89,624 per year ($70,624 in

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To the editor: Total number of teachers is 41,000 in the B.C. Teachers Federation. In the June, 2014, strike vote, 4,674 teachers voted no and 7,613 teachers did not even bother to vote at all. This shows, that the teachers are not fully united on the actions of their union. It is time to face the facts and reality of what is happening in the rest of Canada. As of today, the governments in the provinces of B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island are working on contract negotiations with the teachers. No signed contracts in force presently. Teacher contracts is a hard sell in all 10 provinces. Alberta’s present contract, ending in 2015, is a four-year contract, with

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Honoring Your Father Last Sunday was Fathers’ Day. Families across our nation honored their fathers with cards, gifts of every description, telephone calls and special meals lovingly prepared at home or enjoyed at a restaurant. God has a special place in His heart for fathers. God has this special place in His heart for fathers because they are accountable for their families and responsible for their families’ lives. The father is the shepherd of his family and as such, responsible for leading his flock along life’s pathway. The father is the breadwinner. He is typically responsible for providing for his family’s needs. However, today in most families, the father and the mother must work outside the home to provide a good lifestyle for their family. The father is a role model. He teaches his children to sacrifice, to put the needs of the family first. By his example, he instills in his children the values he holds dear and his work ethic. By his example in daily life, a father teaches his children what it means to be a father and a husband. By his example a father teaches his children about faith in God and its expression. Many fathers across our land bring families to church regularly and made sure that their families receive a proper Christian education. I thank God for my father. By his example in matters of life and faith, he instilled in me the values I hold dear and my work ethic. He taught me what it means to be a man, husband, father and a man of faith. By the words of the Fourth Commandment, God requires men and women of all ages to: “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12). To “honor” your father is to love him and to hold him in high esteem. Love and esteem for your father is shown through obedience. In many and various ways children esteem and obey their fathers. However, more often than we are willing to admit, we do not hold our fathers’ in high esteem. As an antidote to this propensity in his children, God has placed in many a father’s heart a precious gift, the ability to forgive his children when they do not esteem or obey him. When I disobeyed my father and/or did not give him the respect he deserved, he forgave me. His example inspires me to do the same. There was a time when God actually directed children not to obey their father. Through the prophet Ezekiel God spoke these words: “I said to their children in the wilderness, “Do not follow the statutes of your parents or keep their laws or defile yourselves with their idols. I am the Lord your God; follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.” (Ezekiel 20:18-19). God was referring to the Exodus. God had brought His chosen people out of the bondage of slavery in Egypt through miracles; including the ten plagues God unleashed against their Egyptian slave masters, and parting the Red Sea and then leading His people safely through the sea. He gave them the Law, which included the Ten Commandments as the Law’s crowning glory. The people agreed to obey the Law and to worship God alone. Within days of receiving the Law, the people began worshiping a golden calf. God promised to lead them in the conquest of the Holy Land. They doubted God and refused to walk with Him into the Promised Land. God made them wander in the desert for 40 years, until the disobedient generation passed away. The children of the disobedient generation entered the Promised Land. God told that generation, and every generation since, not to follow their parents when their parents do not follow God. In every generation some sons and daughters have disobeyed their parents and have obeyed God. Every day sons and daughters hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ and are transformed by Jesus. These sons and daughters disobey their fathers and begin to follow God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Every day these sons and daughters face persecution from their family of origin, extended family and their fellow citizens. Please come to Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday June 29th at 6:00 PM and be informed, touched and inspired. In Christ’s service, Pastor Ed Skutshek

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LAUREN Abney, Kelowna FamilyYMCA program coordinator, with Bing Whiteway. man Rd. in Rutland. This assessment is a great place for seniors to gauge where they are at and what is needed to improve or simply maintain their current health. The Seniors Health Assessment is about 30 to 60 minutes per person and includes a series of tests to assess your blood pressure, cardiovascular endurance, blood glucose levels, flexibility, strength, agility and more. “When I first started at the Y, I had just undergone a serious heart surgery and was 143 pounds, down from my previous 185 pounds,” said Bing. “I am now in the Healthy Hearts program at Kelowna Family Y and I am back up to 160 pounds and feel a lot

stronger.” Bing visits the Y twice a week where caring staff help him stay on track and reach his goals. The Okanagan Y offers long term programs for older adults to be active and social including Healthy Hearts and Building Better Bones, Mingle Mondays, Aquafit and Pool Walking. There is also a walking track and walking clubs, providing something for everyone, no matter the skill level. Kelowna Family Y’s Seniors Health Assessment requires registration, so please contact Lauren Abney at 250-491-9622 ext. 228, to reserve a spot. For more information on programs visit www. ymcaokanagan.ca.

Library celebrates Aboriginal Day Celebrate National Aboriginal Day on Saturday at the Westbank Library branch, with activities planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 1 p.m. will be the showing of two short films: Stories from Westbank First Nation Women, followed by More Stories from Westbank First Nation Women. The Westbank library is located in the Westridge Mall, 2484 Main St. in West Kel owna.

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A Kelowna resident who has made a significant difference over the years, Rose Sexsmith launched the Wild Woman Wise Woman Foundation in 2004 with a mission to raise funds for the betterment of health, education and welfare of women and children Din Kelowna, Canada and the world. Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $80,000 for local and even International projects as Navf d

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With Pine Lighting having donated a crystal chandelier for the evening, participants have been encouraged to dress “black or pink and bling.” Sexsmith acknowledges the foundation’s fundraising achievements over the past decade are only possible from community support. “Thank you to all the sponsors and those who continue to generously donate to our event and of course thank you to all the wonderful wild and wise

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The cherry industry as it has developed in the Okanagan • The Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland developed varietals like: Sweetheart, lapins, Sentennial and Sovereign • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency spearheaded the recent trade mission, while B.C. Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick and federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz signed the deal which fosters millions in business for cherry growers, blueberry producers and ranchers in under-30-month bone-in beef. • As a soft fruit, cherries are a high-demand crop, picked individually so the stems are left on. They are extremely susceptible to weather and bird damage. • Growers have done everything, including hiring helicopters and mounting blowers to the back of tractors, to dry the fruit when storms hit in the critical last few weeks of development. • The level of rigour the Chinese government asked for is several steps beyond the demands farmers met to secure deals with Taiwan and Europe.

the entire summer in Canada last year—costs largely paid by industry— clearing every single shipment bound for China. This year, the inspectors will only be on the ground for a two week audit, ensuring the growers registered to ship are following the established requirements, like stationing fruit fly traps at mandatory minimums through each orchard, and setting up fully-sealed shops so the fruit can come directly off the production line in a cold environment and onto a truck, without potential contamination from the open air. Cherries have a onemonth shelf life, so skipping the two weeks of cold storage other countries have been required to wait out is a big advantage. “From what I’m hearing, the rest of the world is quite jealous we’re getting

in without the requirement, which is to keep the cherries just above zero before they’re shipped,” said Bal. With apple prices falling, orchardists have been planting cherries for some years in hopes of finding a crop with livable returns, and Bal sees this deal as a landmark moment likely to alter the landscape of his world. “Maybe 20 years down the road, we’ll look back on the signing of this agreement as the moment that reshaped the industry, and perhaps even the Okanagan,” he said. “My goal is to raise the profile of cherries. I love the wine industry and all that, but they kind of take a lot of the spotlight. We’re hoping to show the public that we grow some excellent cherries here that are sought after around the world.” jsmith @kelownacapnews.com

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ENTERTAINMENT ▼ THE LAKE/N-HA-A-ITK

Story of Okanagan ancestors told on grounds where it all took place A world premiere 60 years in the making will be performed in the open air at beautiful Quails’ Gate Winery this August. The Lake/N-ha-a-itk is a true-life, Canadian opera. Written by Barbara Pentland in the 1950s, it takes place on the grounds of Quails’ Gate—the former home of Susan Allison, the heroine of this opera. Co-producer and Canadian soprano Heather Pawsey, couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this extraordinary event to the Okanagan. This unique story between the Allison family, who arrived here in the 1870s and whose log home still stands at Quails’ Gate, and the Westbank First Nations is magical. Susan Allison’s story in the opera tells of her

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Jennifer Schell sighting of a sea creature, n-ha-a-itk, in Okanagan Lake and her experiences with the Sylix people. Pawsey explains: “This production explores how they tried to learn from each other, despite the language and cultural barriers.” “It’s been a 19-year dream to bring The Lake ‘home’ to the Okanagan, and these performances— combining historical Canadian opera with contemporary Sylix culture, with music and dance created especially for this pro-

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HEATHER Pawsey (left), artistic director and soprano with Astrolabe Musik Theatre, sings the role of Susan Allison, with Delphine Derickson, a Westbank First Nation elder, linguist, teacher and singer, at Quail’s Gate Winery Aug. 15-17. duction—shows that this amazing land, this rich history, is ‘home’ for us all.” Not just performed in operatic style, this production will be blending in the sounds and language of the First Nations.

“Musically, it’s profound to be able to sing with Westbank First Nation elder and singer Delphine Derickson: To blend and trade our vocal styles and languages, and our instruments [First Nations drum, western European instruments

of the Turning Point Ensemble] in this wonderful new piece written by B.C. composer Leslie Uyeda especially for these performances.” The music is based on Derickson’s n-ha-a-itk song, which she has generously shared.

Buy your tickets now and don’t miss this powerful experience presented by Astrolabe Musik Theatre and Turning Point Ensemble. When: Aug. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m.; Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. Where: Quails’ Gate

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▼ MOVIE PREVIEWS

Jersey Boys rags to riches story A fter a frantic few weeks of blockbuster releases, the box office gets a little bit of a break this weekend until Transformers 4 restarts the summer movie season next week. This does not mean that there is nothing new coming out and fans of musicals, ’50s rock and Clint Eastwood as a director will want to check out Jersey Boys.

Based upon the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, it tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and how they went from a blue-collar life to selling 175 million records before they were 30. Director Eastwood is best known for his gritty acting roles and directing dramas like the Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby and

Unforgiven and he may seem out of place directing a musical. However, he has a long history as a musician, composing the soundtrack and contributing songs to many of his movies plus he directed Bird, the bio-pic about jazz musician Charlie “Bird” Parker. The biggest name in the cast is Christopher Walken as Eastwood wanted to have the stage

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Volunteers make a difference at pregnancy care centre Theresa White and Jeannie Rodgers CONTRIBUTORS

From the birth of the Okanagan Valley Pregnancy Care Centre in May 2006, we’ve boasted about our elite volunteer force. They’ve given us cause. The heart of every OVPCC volunteer is 100 per cent for her—the distressed woman seeking support to face an unexpected pregnancy. The volunteer’s primary concern, as a non-medical peer counsellor, is always for her health and safety. In eight years, 800 client-friends have found free and confidential support at the Pregnancy Centre in the Southgate Centre on Pandosy. Most have been referred by medical and social service professionals. Many self-refer, calling first or

coming in unannounced, alone or with friends or family support. No matter her age or circumstance, she is welcomed to a safe and respectful environment. Offered information on pregnancy options, she receives the gift of time to listen to her heart. She sees a reflection of the radically kind and generous character of Jesus. Ranging from college to retirement age, volunteers contribute to options peer counsel and pregnancy loss recovery, to running parenting and personal integrity programs; from stocking baby supplies to assisting

with administrative tasks. Asked to note high points of their OVPCC tenure, volunteers presented an extensive list. Here’s a sampling: • Helping a client deliver her baby • Seeing the lives of women and men transformed for the better • Being amazed at the giving hearts of people in the community • Growing into a better person from the training course and ongoing teaching • Seeing miracles in changed lives, including in my own • Working as community, in its healthiest

Theresa White, is the executive director and Jeannie Rodgers is the centre operations manager of the Okanagan Valley Pregnancy Care Centre. www.ovpcc.com www.facebook.com/OVPCC

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and purest form • Training new volunteers and watching them shine with clients • Being a part of life-saving hope-restoring work • Stepping into the gap to support a birth mom placing for adoption • Working with a terrific group of women • Knowing some days are total victory. The Pregnancy Care Centre salutes our volunteer team, along with all community heroes who are meeting great needs with great love.

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BLENK Development has invested significantly in habitat and safe migration paths for the western painted turtle.

Need more green space? It’s in Wilden’s nature Spread throughout the wilderness north of Knox Mountain Park, flanked by Okanagan Lake to the west and the Glenmore valley to the east, Wilden is the largest master-planned community between Vancouver and Calgary. More than half of the 2,000 acres is preserved in its natural state. The diverse landscape encompasses exposed mountain ridges, forested groves, rolling hills and extensive wetlands. Neighbourhoods are nestled amid mature trees, on hillsides, and beside picturesque ponds. It is a place where residents exist in harmony with nature. From the day Gerhard Blenk purchased the raw land, his plan was to sensitively grow the Wilden community in a way that would sustain the area’s natural ecosystems and preserve space for wildlife. Years before the first homes were ever built, a master plan was meticulously thought out, en-

vironmental studies were conducted, and water levels were monitored in the many wetlands that existed. The goal was to preserve the habitat of the wide variety of species living in and around the Wilden ponds as well as in the uplands. Initial environmental studies were carried out in 1998. These studies informed the subsequent development and approval of an Area Structure Plan. As work began in 2001, Kyle Hawes, senior natural resource biologist and co-founder of Ecoscape Environmental Consultants, became involved with the project to work with Blenk Development on wetland protecti on and enhancement and, in some areas, expansion. “The developer’s environmental investment was certainly ahead of the norm for the time,” says Hawes. “Incorporating environmental planning in the early stages of the

master plan helped to ensure that important habitats were preserved and connectivity with other habitat areas was maintained.” The design of the master plan is that these interconnected natural areas will remain even after the last home is built. Extensive studies undertaken at the outset to clarify the condition of the ponds showed that certain

areas needed restoration work where past rural and recreational impacts had been considerable. “Many of the ponds had been impacted in the past,” Hawes remembers. “Some areas used to be dumps or gravel pits, while others had been persistently impacted by recreation vehicle use. “Many of those impairments have since been removed. Furthermore,

additional areas were excavated to increase the size of some of the wetlands and the critical habitat they provide.” But there was more to planning a sustainable ecosystem in Wilden than restoring the ponds. Russ Foster, vice-president and chief executive officer of Blenk Development, has managed the project from day one. “Extensive hydro-

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logical studies were completed to better understand water flow throughout the site and develop an overall stormwater management plan,” Foster says. “Both are vital to maintaining water levels and water quality in our ponds and wetlands. “Dams were reconstructed and flow control structures were installed to enhance wetland areas where stormwater is intercepted. “Biofiltration areas were constructed to treat the water before it enters into the ponds. “Extensive planting restoration along the shores was also part of the pre-development process. “In every step we worked in close cooperation with biologists and environmental consultants to make sure that we would provide functional habitats.” Blenk Development’s groundbreaking work in Wilden, which ranges from wetland preservation to thoughtful road and lot planning, has

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since resulted in new standards for sensitive land use and hillside development in the Okanagan. The Blenk Development team continues to work closely with Ecoscape to ensure that the protection and preservation of nature in Wilden is a priority. Part of this includes educating residents and controlling usage of the land in more remote, still untouched areas where the use of motorized vehicles is strictly forbidden. A Guide to the Wild Side of Wilden is given to every family when they

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Neighbourhood designed to co-exist with Mother Nature “Incorporating environmental planning in the early stages of the master plan helped to ensure that important habitats were preserved and connectivity with other habitat areas was maintained.” —Kyle Hawes, natrural resource biologist, Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Wilden from A19 move in. It showcases the various plants and animals in the area and offers guidelines for living in harmony with them. “Providing this sort of education makes people understand the value of the natural environment,” says Hawes. “Wilden residents know the importance of giving the wildlife its space. “Important to this is keeping their cats indoors and their dogs on leash so as not to harass the many waterfowl species and wildlife that frequent the ponds or the diversity of songbirds that nest in the area during the spring and summer.” For their cooperation, families in Wilden are rewarded by the beauty and tranquillity of the natural setting, enhanced by

the sights and sounds of birds, waterfowl, rare aquatic life, and deer living in their neighbourhood. “The Wilden wetlands continue to provide habitat for waterfowl: cinnamon teal, mallard, American coot, common goldeneye, American widgeon, and redhead are just a few of them. The ponds are an important stopover for migration,” Hawes explains. “But not only the ponds themselves; their connectivity is vital to healthy wildlife populations. To help facilitate wildlife movement between wetlands, safe underpasses beneath the roads are being incorporated in the development. “The western painted turtle, which is a species of conservation concern, can migrate more safely across Union Road

through a tunnel. “This tunnel is used by other animals as well, which reduces the risk of road mortality. “At the same time, however, increased awareness of the turtle’s movement between wetlands is encouraged so that people will take greater care when driving through Wilden.” It will take at least another two decades to completely build out the Wilden community. Having a master plan in place ensures that development will always be controlled, density will be kept low, and connected green pockets will preserve plant and animal life in the best possible way. This means that “Nature Inspired Living” is a promise Wilden will always keep. Even future generations of Wilden residents can rely on it.

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Take advantage of remote house monitoring options Summer is finally upon us and it’s time to take advantage of the heat and sunshine to get away on a family vacation. Whether it’s waterskiing on your favourite lake, or roasting some marshmallows around a campfire, you’ll want to make sure that you are still connected to your home while you’re away to ensure all is safe and secure. According to Patrice De Luca, vice-president of marketing and customer care for Reliance Protectron Security Services, the latest advancements in home security systems are leaving homeowners with a greater sense of peace of mind that their home is being protected while they’re away. This is due to the latest interactive services from providers like Reliance Protectron that is giving clients protection that goes far beyond the role of a traditional home security system. Here are some of the interactive tools now available:

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You can set up video surveillance around your property and in your home that seamlessly sleeves into your existing system. You can subscribe to interactive video surveillance to record activity at preset times or begin recording when motion is detected. “Only you can monitor what’s happening in your house through your webcams, as our monitoring centres cannot access your cameras,” explained De Luca. Thus you can, for example, make sure you kids arrived home safely, even if you’re not home.

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You can also control appliances and your lighting remotely using the same interactive technology, so you can make sure appliances are shut off and make it look like someone is home by switching lights on and off in the evening. All this control is accessible by logging in to your myprotectron.com account from your personal computer, BlackBerry, Android, iPhone app or any web-enabled device. For more information check out the website www.protectron.com.

Techie methods to help protect the backyard garden One of the ironies of gardening is the more we turn to nature by planting and growing our own vegetables and flowers, the more nature tries to turn us back with her own array of pests, critters and damaging weather. All manner of creatures that crawl, hop, browse, leap and munch can make short work of our hard work, as can heat and drought. But gardeners are looking now beyond the tried-and-true methods to protect their plants, by adding technology-based measures for broader protection.

WILD ANIMALS

To keep deer away from flower beds and vegetable patches, the surest method is to stretch a fence around them, one

that it at least 2.5 metres high and secured at the bottom to prevent deer from nosing under the barrier. According to GardenGuides.com, to ward off rabbits, add a 60 centimetres high wire mesh fence with holes no larger than one inch so the animals can’t squeeze through. Bury the bottom of the fence at least four inches into the ground and bend it outward so the rabbits can’t dig under it.

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A natural way to discourage aphids (plant lice) is to grow plants that attract their predators, like ladybugs, hoverflies, parasitic wasps, lacewings and praying mantis. You can find information about appropriate plants from your

local gardening store or from a variety of gardening websites.

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Ensure your plants are receiving proper nutrients, temperature, watering and light with a new type of sensor from Parrot, called Flower Power. It’s a wireless plant monitor that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth Smart (low energy) and via a free app, it displays real-time information on soil moisture, fertilizer, ambient temperature and light intensity. This sensor is available online from Parrot, Future Shop and Best Buy. Protecting your plants can be simpler when combining old-fashioned remedies with newly developed technology.

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Home garden tours are a great source for inspiration

don’t think I need to tell you this is one of the best times of the year to enjoy roses and just generally garden colours. I recommend taking a Sunday drive around the many beautiful Central Okanagan neighbourhoods and get some ideas for your own property. Then again, wouldn’t it be better and much more comfortable to be invited into several gardens with no concerns about taking pictures and asking questions about

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Don Burnett what you see? We are fortunate to have two garden tours this month that enable people to do just that. The first one took place last Saturday, the 17th annual Kelowna Garden Tour.

If you missed that opportunity to wind your way through Kelowna to large estate properties in vineyard and city settings, relaxing backyard retreats, heritage gardens and an urban farm, another similar event is coming up this weekend. By the way, funds raised from last weekend’s event will go to support such gardening initiatives as Growing Chefs, an elementary classroom gardening and cooking program sponsored by the Okanagan Chefs Associ-

ation, and Central Okanagan Community Gardens, helping neighbourhoods and communities create sustainable green spaces for gardening, food production, gathering and education But coming up this Saturday is the annual Lake Country Garden Tour, which has been held for a number of years. This time, nine gardens will be part of the tour, open for viewing on Saturday, June 21. Master Gardeners will be on hand at each

property to answer all your questions and there will be at least one artist in each garden displaying their art. At three of the properties, there will be special garden related presentations. The first is a planting demo by Heather Doheny entitled Tablescape and Patioscape…outside the box, at 10 a.m. and noon. At 11 a.m. and 1p.m., Ken Salvail will give a talk on Pesticide free Gardening. At noon and again at

3 p.m., the Invasive Species Council of BC will present a talk on Invasive Ornamental Plants. On top of all that, several sponsors will be offering discounts on their products and there will be a “Toonie” raffle as well. Tickets for this event can be purchased at Kel-Lake Greenhouses, Woodsdale General Store, Winfield IDA, The Greenery, Bylands Garden Centre, Art Knapp

Plantland in Kelowna and Vernon. Whether you are an avid gardener or just appreciate beautiful gardens, taking a home garden tour is the best way to source ideas and enjoy a beautiful Okanagan day in June. Tune in to The Don Burnett Garden Show on AM 1150 News Talk Sports on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m.

Energy saving tips

A recent survey by Direct Energy found that control of the thermostat is one of the most common household disputes. With energy prices on the rise this summer, Dave Walton, director of home ideas for Direct Energy, offers suggestions for saving money while you keep the family cool:.Install a programmable thermostat: Set the times and temperatures to match your schedule. Also, consider setting the thermostat to turn off your air conditioner at night. Ceiling fans: In the summer months, fan blades should operate in a counter-clockwise direction to move the air downwards and maximize circulation so your air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard. Replace furnace filters every three months: This will help your air conditioner run more efficiently. Cover windows: Before you leave the house remember to close the curtains and drapes, especially on south and west facing windows to block out the high summer sun and stop the home from getting too hot inside.

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When Jenna was 14 years old, she stumbled upon a flyer for Silver Lake Camp and thought it would be a fun thing to do that summer. She didn’t realize what going to camp would soon mean to her or where it would take her over the next 3 years.

Jenna. “It is a chance for kids to get away from electronic devices, and experience nature. It is a great place to work with them too because they genuinely want to be there. Many of the children at camp are sponsored by the Y, and it is an opportunity they wouldn’t normally have.”

and growth experience. Between the ages of 14-17, kids are really impressionable and through these years, Silver Lake Camp has made a big impact on my life. I can’t wait to show other kids the same experience I had and know they won’t want to leave either.”

“My parents encouraged me to go,” Jenna explains. “And I am so glad they did.” That year, Jenna decided to join a leadership program at Silver Lake Camp and ended up staying for a total of 5 weeks— she just didn’t want to leave. Over the next few years at camp, Jenna completed her Leadership Development training, impacted the lives of many young campers, and grew into the person she is today.

This year, Jenna was asked to join YMCA’s Youth Exchange program where she had the chance to travel to Ontario for an unforgettable experience and education on Canada’s culture across the country. She has also now come full circle and has officially been hired on as a Camp Counsellor at Silver Lake for summer 2014 where she will be able to put her passion and leadership skills to good use.

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Sports Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

STAFF REPORTER

A decade removed from that championship Sunday afternoon in May, it remains one of the defining moments in the history of sports in the Central Okanagan. In front of an electrified hometown crowd at Prospera Place, the WHL-champion Kelowna Rockets captured their first and only Memorial Cup title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques. To officially honour the occasion 10 years later, the 2004 Rockets team will be one of four inductees to be enshrined this November into the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame. Current Rockets’ assistant coach Dan Lambert said the club’s championship run of 2003-04 will conjure up some remarkable memories for team management, players and fans alike. “It’s a moment that you can reflect that it’s been 10 years, and now you have a true understanding of how difficult is to win a Memorial Cup,” Lambert said. “To be inducted 10 years later, obviously you have some players who have moved on and are in the NHL, and other guys who are in every aspect of life. I’m sure they’ll get back together and it’s as if they’ll be back in the dressing room again, reliving it. “It’s a very special moment, not only for the

team and management, but for the city,” he added. “I think everybody’s going to look back an appreciate the accomplishments that team had.”

never said you couldn’t do it. If you wanted it badly enough, just do it, work hard…and boy did he work hard.”

MIKE AND BRENDA VAN TIGHEM—BUILDERS

GILLIAN THOMSON— BUILDER

The other inductees are: Gillian Thomson first made her mark in sailing as an elite competitor, winning a gold and silver medal at the 1992 and 1993 Hobie 18 women’s world championships, then a silver medal in the Trapseat 16 Pan American Games in 1998. Thomson has since garnered provincial, national and international recognition for helping to grow the sport through her Learn to Sail and Disabled Sailing programs. For Thomson, the recognition from her home community is both humbling and rewarding. “Sport in Kelowna has always been a big part of my life and my family’s life,” Thompson said. “The Hall of Fame was exciting when it was developed a few years ago, I didn’t expect to be standing up here with the inductees…it’s really a big honour. I think that sport in Kelowna is a big part of the culture, just to be part of that connection is thrilling.”

GLEN MERVYN—ATHLETE (DECEASED 2000) After capturing a gold medal at the British Empire Games in 1958 and a silver at the Pan Am Games in Chicago in

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THE Central Okanagan Hall of Fame 2014 inductees (clockwise, from top left): The 2004 Kelowna Rockets, Glen Mervyn, Mike and Brenda Van Tighem and Gillian Thomson. 1959, Glen Mervyn was part of Canada’s silver medal winning rowing crew in men’s eights at the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960. He later coached the men’s pairs team to a gold medal at the 1964

Olympics in Tokyo. At the age of 50, Mervyn became a national and world cycling champion in his age division. Mervyn’s wife, Christina, who attended Tuesday’s media gathering to

unveil this year’s inductees, said Glen was an inspiration to many who came in contact with him over the years. “It’s absolutely a delight, we’re just thrilled and, as my daughter said,

‘Very well deserved, Mom,” Christina Mervyn said. “Because they know how dedicated he was, and inspirational. He was the most positive, encouraging person in the world. He never said no, and

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Mike and Brenda Van Tighem touched the lives of many young athletes during their time in Kelowna. Among their many initiatives, Mike helped found the Kelowna Track and Field Club in 1983 and spearheaded the Jack Brow Memorial Meet, one of the premier track events in B.C. Brenda spent 12 years as a coach with the Kelowna Track and Field Club coached Team B.C. athletes at nationals from K 1990 to 2000. Together, the Van Tighems coached a number of national and international calibre athletes, including Malindi Elmore, Brenda Shackleton and Tracy Melesko. “This a tremendous honour,” the Van Tighems, who now live in Calgary, wrote in a statement. “An honour that’s only been made possible by a small group of people who had the foresight and initiative to found the Kelowna Track and Field Club in 1983.” The 2014 Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame Museum induction ceremony will be held Nov. 20 at the Coast Capri Hotel beginning at 7 a.m. Tickets for the breakfast gala will be available at Kelowna Museums.

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Rangers take Blanleil Memorial Tourney

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KELOWNA Rangers’ pitcher Rich Haldane gets set to unleash a pitch while Travis

Kunz readies himself at first against the Fleetwoods Marlins during the final game of the Andre Blanleil Sr. Memorial Fastball Tournament Sunday at King’s Stadium.

Dramatic final game action in Andre Blanleil Sr. MemorialTournament

Aside from a rain out on Friday night, the third annual Andre Blanleil Sr. Memorial Fastball Tournament went off pretty much without a hitch last weekend at King’s Stadium. The four-team tourney concluded Sunday afternoon with the Kelowna Rangers edging the Fleetwood Marlins in dramatic

fashion in the final game. George Currie’s base hit in the seventh inning drove home winning pitcher Rich Haldane with the deciding run as the Rangers prevailed 5-4. The Rangers finished the round robin in first place with a record of 2-1. The semi final saw the Fleetwood Marlins beat the Surrey Rebels

Contribute to academic/ athlete scholarship fund

The inaugural KSER Scholarship Golf Fundraiser will be held Thursday, Aug. 28 at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf and Country Club. Olympic silver medalist Kelsey Serwa is in the process of searching for partner sponsors for the event. Items are also being sought to add to the silent auction. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the KSER Scholarship Fund, which focuses on funding Grade 12 student-athletes from Kelowna who excel in both athletics and academics.

Serwa will also be handing out the first ever KSER Scholarship Award to a student from her alma mater, KSS. Cost for the tournament is $150 per person and includes green fees, power cart, range basket, barbecue dinner and a drink. More than $15,000 in silent auction prizes will be available to bid on. Serwa’s goal is to raise $25,000 for the KSER Fund. For more information, contact Kelsey at kelsey@kelseyserwa.com or V778-215-5842.

7-4. The host Andre’s Athletics had a tough weekend going 0-3. The tournament is held annually on Father’s Day weekend in the memory of longtime Kelowna player and coach Andre Blanleil Sr., Andre Sr.’s grandson and organizer Kyle Blanleil was once again pleased by the response to

the event. “There were four really good teams and we saw some good competition,” said Kyle Blanleil. “We didn’t get as many teams this year because of another tournament in Chase, but the guys from out of town who came told me how much they enjoyed it and that they’d be back next year.” As for what his late grandfather would think about the tournament, Kyle Blanleil suspects Andre Sr. would be pleased, if not thrilled. “I think he’d be pretty happy,” Kyle said. “We had a lot of support here, old faces and friends that (Andre Sr.) had relationships with and he was friends with over the years. There are people and families we grew up with that we see only once a year and it’s at this tournament. It’s great to see them here.” Proceeds from the tournament go to support the Kelowna Major Men’s Fastball Associaiton. Organizers hope to attract six to eight teams next year.

NEW ZEALAND JUNIORS TO VISIT… The New Zealand national junior men’s team will be in Kelowna early next month for a pair of exhibition games against the Kelowna Major Men’s Fastball Association allstar team. A doubleheader between the teams will be played Wednesday, July at King Stadium beginning at 6:30 p.m. The New Zealand nationals will be performing the historic Haka dance prior to the game.

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LINDA and Glen Woods (middle) join the Kelowna midget A team as they display their silver medals from the Andy Woods Memorial Lacrosse Tournament.

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Silver for Kelowna at Andy Woods tourney The host Kelowna midget A team settled for second best at the 2014 edition of the Andy Woods Memorial Lacrosse Tournament. In Sunday’s final at Memorial Arena, Kamloops defeated the Kodiaks by a 7-4 score. The Kelowna B team finished first in their pool, then lost to Penticton 7-4 to place third.

DOUGLAS FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR

JOSH DuBrett, of the Kelowna Kodiaks midget A

team, scores a goal against Prince George in round robin action Saturday at Memorial Arena during the Andy Woods Memorial Lacrosse Tournament. Delta won the B side of the tournament Linda and Glen Woods, the parents of Andy Woods, presented medals to the two A finalists, Kelowna and Kamloops, following the tour-

nament. Also competing at the three-day tourney at Rutland and Memorial were teams from Prince George, North Okanagan, Nicola Valley and West Kootenay.

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other countries,” said Blucke, 13, a Grade 7 student at Aberdeen Hall in Kelowna. The team will spend six days in San Marino for the tournament and the rest of a two weeks touring and enjoying the food and culture of Italy. Players will also get the opportunity to train at the Italian National training centre and watch the World Cup final while in Europe. Excel Soccer was founded in 2001 by Tony Pensato, a former professional soccer player. “Over the years, Excel Soccer has provided opportunities for young Canadian players to travel to the top soccer countries in the world and experience the passion and culture that makes soccer such a great game,” said Pensato. “Playing against international teams and travelling through Italy is something the boys will cherish and talk about for the rest of their lives.”

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Four athletes from the Okanagan Gymnastics Centre made it to the podium at the Western Canada Cup competition June 13 to 15 in Calgary. Two OGC athletes, Jaylin Otteson and Abby McDonald, qualified to represent Team B.C. at this event, while two other OGC athletes, Jordan Macdonald and Andrew Oliver, chose to travel independently and represent their home club. Coach Jamie Gardner also travelled with the team to this event. In the Synchronized Trampoline event, Jaylin Otteson and Jordan Macdonald came third in Provincial 3. Jaylin Otteson also took the title in the Provincial 3 Individual Trampoline and placed 18th in the Provincial 2 Double Mini Trampoline event. Abby McDonald won the Provincial 4 Double Mini Trampoline title, finished with a bronze medal in Provincial 4 Individual Trampoline and in Provincial 2 Tumbling, finishing third all around. A lot of trampoline gymnastics athletes do not compete in all three events. McDonald is one who does all of the events and is therefore a contender for the all-around

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all around. Competing for Okanagan Gymnastics Centre, Jordan Macdonald finished sixth in Provincial 3 Individual Trampoline, fourth place in Provincial 2 Double Mini Trampoline and 21st place in Provincial 1 Tumbling. Andrew Oliver also competing for OGC finished fourth in Provincial 4 Trampoline and ninth in Provincial 4 Double Mini Trampoline.

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Warriors win Kelowna Minor Basketball Legends tourney

The Kelowna Warriors capped an undefeated season in style, capturing the Kelowna Minor Basketball Association’s Legends Grade 8/9 boys spring title. The Warriors made it 16 consecutive wins with a 43-38 victory over Varsity Red in a spirited final. “I couldn’t be prouder of the boys” said Warriors coach coach Brian Wambacher. “It’s a real accomplishment to go through an entire season undefeated at any level of sports, especially given the quality of all the teams in the league. The Varsity Red gave us all we could handle in the final - they played very well.” In the final the Warriors led wire to wire. The RWarriors narrowly missed being eliminated in the quarter final, barely beating the Rams, before play-

THE undefeated Grade 8/9 Warriors celebrate their Kelowna Minor Basketball Association’s Legends championship win. CONTRIBUTED

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The coaches handed out season recognition awards to each team. The Warriors winners were: MVP-Adrian Schimmer,

Best Defensive Player-Rowan Rudrum-Steinhauer, Hustle-Noah Maradyn.

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Changes made to B.C. Scotties playdowns A new format will be implemented next season for the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championship. The changes have been introduced in response to feedback from competitive women’s players who felt the competition’s round-robin format was too lengthy. The Curl B.C. board voted in favour of changing the competition from a 10-team round

robin format to an eightteam triple knockout competition with a Page playoff. The teams can qualify for the championship in the same way as last year, but there are fewer berths. One berth is allocated to the returning champion and two berths are allocated to the Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS) points winners (the two women’s teams with the highest ranking on the

CTRS list). There will continue to be two open events to decide the remaining berths. Starting in 2015, three teams will qualify at the first event and two teams will qualify at the second. “The common request province-wide is that athletes and teams want the length of the event to be reduced,” said Mike West, who chairs the High Performance and Competitions Committee.

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Kelowna Raiders host Kamloops Rattlers Friday

- The Kelowna Raiders dwill be looking for their -fourth win in a row Friday when they host the Kamloops Rattlers in Thompison Okanagan Senior Latcrosse League action. - Face off at Memorial Arena is 8 p.m. o The Raiders are comCing off their third straight victory, a 12-10 decision Saturday night over the Armstrong 4hometown Shamrocks. Rookie Tanner

Belsham was solid in goal for Kelowna, while league scoring leader Luke Bailey led the attack with three goals and six assists. Scott Renner scored four times and had a seven-point night, while Pho Heng struck for a hat-trick and two assists. Rounding out the scoring for Kelowna was Joe Brown and Sean Blake with one goal apiece.

JUNIOR RAIDERS…

The Kelowna Raiders will be in Vernon Friday to meet the Tigers in Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League action. The Raiders played Wednesday in Armstrong, however a score wasn’t available at press time. Kelowna’s next home action and final game of the regular season is Thursday, July 3 vs Armstrong.

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BURIAN - MARLIES

January 14, 1943 - June 14, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Marlies Burian at Hospice House after a valiant battle with Cancer. A resident of Peachland and Westbank she is predeceased by her husband Alex Burian. She is survived by her children Sylvia, Viola, Peggy, Kathy and Mark, many grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on July 5, 2014 at Peachland United Church. Details to follow. The family wishes to send thank you’s and appreciation to all the staff with the Westside Community Care Physio, Nursing and Palliative Care Team. Also appreciation of care given by Kelowna Cancer Clinic and Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Okanagan Hospice House and/or the Kelowna Cancer Clinic would be greatly appreciated.

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JAYSON, ERNEST (ERNIE) PHILIP Ernest Philip Jayson passed away Thursday, June 5th, 2014 at the age of 67. He is survived by his children: Sheila, Keri, and Dustin; grandchildren: Cruise, Gauge, and Amber; along with extended family members. The family would like to thank the lovely and supportive staff at Polson Special for the many years of care and dedication. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, June 18th, 2014 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2850 Dry Valley Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1V 2K1. Flowers and/or donations may be sent to Polson Special, c/o Vernon Jubilee Hospital, 2101 – 32nd Street, Vernon, B. C. V1T 5L2. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com

MARTIN, HAROLD CHARLES (HAL)

November 3, 1932 - May 29, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Hal is survived by his wife of nearly 59 happy and active years, Velma (Vel); his daughter Kathi (Lauren); his son Keary; three special granddaughters Jasmine (Rob), Amber (Dave), and Alessa; and adored great granddaughter Lexi. Hal was a journeyman wood patternmaker and a dedicated teacher in Castlegar for 24 years; actively engaged in sports all his life, and enjoyed a very long and active retirement in their special mountains with his loving wife, Velma. A celebration of Hal’s life will be held in the Glen Meadows Clubhouse at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at 615 Glenmeadows Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Hal’s name may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

GUIDI, RITA Passed away June 15, 2014 at the age of 82. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Hurrell (Jerry Briggs) of Richmond, BC and Cheryl Guidi (Brock Ashby) of Edmonton, AB; her son Steve Guidi (Brenda Charman) of Kelowna, BC; six grandchildren: Cara, Dylan, Darryn, Keith, Lisa and Michael; eight great-grandchildren; sister Lenore Bailey of Kelowna; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was sadly predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Louis. Rita was born on June 19, 1931. She was a member of Kelowna Golf and Country Club for many years as well as an avid bowler. Rita was a wonderful mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She will be greatly missed by all. The family also wishes to thank all the friends and family from near and far who extended their hearts in her time of need. Her spirit never waivered right up to her passing. Donations may be made in Rita’s name to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z6. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 29, 2014 from 1-4pm at Sunrise Village, 1255 Raymer Avenue, Kelowna in the Recreation Centre. Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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September 5, 1942 – June 15, 2014. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Trevor Stocks, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Trevor was born in Darlington, England on September 5, 1942. He immigrated to Canada with his parents, Donald and Nora Stocks, in October, 1947. He attended school in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and then he joined the Royal Canadian Navy. After Trevor left the Navy he worked with his parents at the Brocklehurst Town and Country Store, then he was employed as a Store Manage for Super Value. During this time he established and managed the Kamloops Sea Cadet Corps. He was very proud of his “Troop”. Trevor managed several stores in various parts of B.C. and Alberta, and then he settled in Nelson for 25 years with his wife, Teri. He worked for Super Value, Cominco, operated his own farm and then became an owner/manager of the Lord Nelson Hotel. Then he moved to Mara where he and his wife owned and operated the Mara Foodliner for 12 years. After Trevor became ill, they retired and moved to Lake Country, near Kelowna, B.C. Trevor is survived by his wife, Theresa; his parents, Donald and Nora Stocks (Kamloops), his sisters: Gloria Humphrey (Kamloops); Susan (Brian) Gilowski (Vernon); and Donna Stocks (Joe Szigeti) of Kamloops. Trevor was predeceased by his 2 younger brothers, Terrance and Donald Stocks of Kamloops in 2003. Trevor also leaves his children: Jim (Bonnie) Stocks of Whitecourt, Alberta; Nicole (Kevin) Luterbach of Parksville; Russell (Lori) Stocks of Nelson , B.C. He also leaves eight grandchildren: Bryan Moore, Tamara Stocks; Kyle & Alicia Luterbach; Austin & Brady Stocks. Trevor was fortunate to live long enough to see his 2 Great Grandsons, Trevor Stocks and Sam Moore. Trevor leaves many nieces and nephews that he cherished and watched grow into young adults. Trevor spent many wonderful times with his family members travelling and camping. He often spoke of his good times sitting around the campfire with Pat and Joe of Quesnel; and his many laughs with Bonnie, Cindy and Harold. Trevor had many close friends and associates whom he also leaves to mourn him. Among them are Koji Kobayashi of Kamloops, Murray Hoeman of Peachland, and Ken and Gerry Soetart of Kelowna. A service will be held on Friday, June 20th, at 2pm in Kelowna at the First Memorial Funeral Home - 1211 Sutherland Avenue. People may make a donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society or the B.C. Lung Association in Trevor’s name, if they so desire. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, click on stories and type in Trevor Stocks. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

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JOHN CRAIG ANTHONY BEALLE

September 17, 1956 – June 9, 2014 Suddenly in Kelowna, Craig left us far too soon. He was born in Victoria, BC and grew up in Duncan, graduating from Cowichan High School and started his career as a small engine mechanic. After living in the lower mainland, he moved to Kelowna which became his home. Craig enjoyed fishing, friends and always had a story to tell. Survived by his mother Ileane (Joe), sisters Carole (Ron), Kellie, nephew Carl (Noel), neice Heidi and great nephew Ryan. Predeceased by his father John. The family would like to give sincere thanks to Dave Stratten for being a special friend and employer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations to the Inn From The Cold, Kelowna gratefully accepted.

KONING, MARY Suddenly, on Sunday, June 15, Mary went home to be with the Lord. Mary was born January 21, 1937 (Bourtange, Netherlands) and passed away June 15, 2014 (Kelowna, BC). She leaves to mourn her beloved husband of 45 years, Tony; her son Dominique; her daughter Jocelyn (Denby); her three grandchildren: Wayne, Jessica, and Tyler; her siblings, Anna (Cor) De Groot, Henk (Carol) Ufkes, Johanna (Frederik) De Pleijt, and her many well-loved nieces and nephews. Mary was pre-deceased by her parents and four brothers. Mary was loved by all who knew her and she will be sorely missed by both family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, June 21, at Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077. Isaiah 43: 1-3a

MCLEAN, LLOYD DONALD It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father Lloyd Donald McLean on June 15, 2014 in his 87th year. Born on January 4, 1927 in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Don graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Toronto in 1950 and then from the University of Guelph in 1954 with a degree in Horticulture. He co-founded McLean-Peister Ltd. (landscape contractors in Kitchener Ontario) and was very proud of his many major business contracts including the landscaping of Expo 67, Stratford, American Motors Plant in Brantford, as well as many Universities in Ontario. In 1963 he was elected president of the Ontario Landscape Contractors Association. An avid outdoor enthusiast Don moved to the Okanagan in 1988 and thoroughly enjoyed hiking, downhill skiing at Silverstar, bird watching and gardening. Don was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Beatrice (Bricknell) as well as his sister Anna Stroh and Bette Hoffman all of Kitchener. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his sister Gladys Buck of Kitchener and daughters Heather Morrison of Peachland, BC, Debbie Dahms of Steveston, BC, and his son Scott McLean (Loni) of Peachland, BC as well as his grandson Matthew McLean and granddaughter Samantha McLean. A Service for friends and family will be held at First Memorial Funeral Home, 1211 Sutherland Avenue on June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners of BC and Yukon. Special Thanks to the wonderful staff of Lakeview Lodge in West Kelowna. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. and searching his name under stories. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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ALLEN, MARY ELIZABETH (BETH)

December 2, 1921 –June 7, 2014 Passed away peacefully on June 7, 2014 at the age of 92. Leaving to mourn her sister and best friend, Lola. Also, survived by nephews: David (Cheryl), Dennis (Jan), his children Britney and Travis; nieces: Charlene (Glenn) Lorentz and Lori and her daughter Kristina and sister-in-law Mary Allen. Predeceased by her parents and brothers Frank and Clifford. Beth was born in Pathlow, SK and took her schooling in Saskatchewan. She moved to Vancouver with her family in 1944 and later to Kelowna in 1948. She worked at W.R. French’s Drug Store as a bookkeeper before joining the payroll department of Sun Rype Products until retirement. Beth was a member of the First United Church and was a leader of CGIT. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, travelling, reading and crossword puzzles. Beth loved her yellow Buick. Special thanks to Dr. D. Griswold, Joan and Luanne of the Glenmore Clinic for their care and thoughtfulness. A private service will be held with Rev. Dr. Lorna Hillian officiating. Donations may be made to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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February 13, 1947 - June 5, 2014 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was 67. Brian is sorely missed by his children; Dean Hamilton (Jaquie, Taylor), Terrie Hamilton-Wieler (Ken, Brandon, Selena, Donovan, Ethan), Tabatha Dumas (Jordan, Jessica, Christopher), Corin Hamilton (Jaydene, Alicia, Jacob) and the Flowers grandchildren (Shaela, Emily, Ayden, Machara). His two brothers; Gord Hamilton (Bonnie, Clint and Craig) Blair Hamilton (Marylin, Brent and Deanna) along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and church family. A very special thank you to Jazz Wetham and family, McKenney Creek Hospice staff in Maple Ridge BC, for caring for Brian in his final days. Sadly, he was predeceased by his son Robin. Brian enjoyed sharing his mechanic knowledge of repairing and rebuilding old vehicles; he was especially proud of the 1971 GTO Tempest Judge, golfing and fishing. He was recorded as having caught one of the biggest rainbow trout in Okanagan Lake, and the stuffed beauty is on display at the Peachland Marina. A Celebration of His Life will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday June 21, 2014 at Hansons Arbor Westwood Funeral Chapel, 2541 Churchill Rd., West Kelowna BC.

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EXPERIENCED Breakfast/ Lunch Cook. Also Dishwasher required at Michaelbrook Golf Club. Apply in person at 1085 Lexington Dr., call Manager at 250-870-3255 or Email admin@michaelbrookranch.com EXPERIENCED Pro Shop staff reqd at Michaelbrook Golf Club. Apply in person at 1085 Lexington Dr., call Manager at 250-870-3255 or Email to admin@michaelbrookranch.com MICHAELBROOK Golf Club reqs exp’d Marshalls. Apply in person at 1085 Lexington Dr., call Manager at 250-870-3255 or email to admin@michaelbrookranch.com

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

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Financial Services

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

BANK DECLINED LOAN? WE APPROVE. Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055

FLOORING

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

Countertops

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

Carpentry/ Woodwork

Electrical

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

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

Concrete & Placing DANFORMS CONCRETE offers certified tradesman for all concrete needs.250-863-5419

Sales & Service Directory BATHROOMS

CARPENTRY

CONCRETE

COUNTERTOPS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

RETIRED CARPENTER

DANFORMS CONCRETE

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

PLUMBING REPAIRS GEMINI BATHS

250-862-6991

www.kelownabathrooms.com

Got Bored

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

Certified Tradesman for driveways, sidewalks, floors, foundations, retaining walls, stairs, wheelchair ramps. Stamped, Exposed & Broom Free Estimates • Call Dan

250-863-5419

250-870-8851

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CUSTOM YARD CARE

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

250-862-0821

PAYLESS MOVING 250-808-2938

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

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250-864-2991

NEIGHBOUR LABOUR YARD & HOUSEWORK $12/15 hr. (Kelowna)

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

Call TIM

250-300-1768 or 250-765-0867

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

MOVING & STORAGE Single item pick up starting at $49. 1 b/r local move starting at $299

LEWIS: (250) 317-6889

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LANDSCAPING

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FLOOR COVERING

• CARPET • LINOLEUM & TILE • INSTALLATION • LAMINATE & HARDWOOD FLOORING • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ALL WORK GUARANTEED FREE ESTIMATES

FRAMING

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

EXTERIOR PAINTING

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

250-862-6717

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

250-863-9830 or 250-768-1098

RENOVATIONS “From top to bottom, we do it all”

R&N RENOVATIONS

Deck & Rail

With over 15 years experience, we will make your house a home! Drywall, taping, texture, painting, flooring, wood framing, mobile skirting, & siding, steel struts...

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

If you are ready to be amazed, we are ready to start. Call: Rob & Nicole @ (250)899-3251

Kelowna

Free Estimates

250-878-2483

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3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour) Ceiling and trim extra

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

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com 1.250.899.3163 ASK ABOUT OUR MAID SERVICE

ROOFING

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,

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

250-765-3191

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

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

WWW.TEAMGERMAN.COM

250.863.8224

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SEPTIC

FEATURE

2 GIRLS ONE TRUCK

J-NIK SERVICES

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SEPTIC PUMPING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Call for Full Service Rubbish Removal

Your Cheaper Option

Fast, Friendly, and Reliable Service

Call us and save $$$$$

NICK STEWART

250-878-5210

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

Call 250-870-1009

778-214-7181

TRUCKING

TNTTRUCKING

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

WELDING METAL FABRICATION LTD.

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

250-863-4418

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

250-765-3191

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Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

Services

Moving & Storage

LEW Cat Ent. For All your Floor Covering Needs. Call Lewis 250-317-6889 Free Est.

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

Garden & Lawn

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

ROLL ENDS Are Back in Stock!

111ALL Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Insured, For a free quote call Dave: 250-212-1716 JIM’S MOWING. Book your summer cleanup.Lawn Maintenance & more!! 250-310-5467

Handypersons

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 classiﬁed to purchase yours.

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

250-763-7114

Kitchen Cabinets 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

Painting & Decorating ✔✔100% Guaranteed. Greg’s Painting, Comm/ Res., Int/Ext. Free est. Seniors Dis., European Experience, 212-9961 Christopher’s Painting. Exterior Specialists. Detailed ad in Sales Service Directory.862-6717 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299,

ECO-SCAPES Landscapes, Irrigation, patios, retaining walls, fencing. 250-864-2991

2 Coats Any Colour

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

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

Rooﬁng & Skylights

Moving & Storage

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

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

U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

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

42.00 $ 84.00 $

29.99

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

(+HST)

Only

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies (4) Propane Tanks, 16x16x60 bed mount w/stop fill. $100ea. Misc other tanks. 778-214-3013

CEMENT Building Blocks. Used & cleaned. $0.50pc. You pick up. 2000+. 778-214-3013

$100 & Under

per column inch (Online ad included)

$200 & Under

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

LADIES golf set. Complete with cart & bag. $150. Call 778-484-1965

$400 & Under CENTRAL vaccuum (rebuilt) w/new atchmts. 1yr warranty, $395 no taxes. 250-212-9644 DISHWASHER (portable) $395. Never used. Call 250717-1175

$500 & Under

Parker-Hale 270 cal. Riﬂe Model Super 1200. Iron sights, hooded bead front and folding adjustable rear. Walnut stock with Monte Carlo cheek piece. Rosewood fore-end and grip cap. Has removable clip. Comes with mounts and rings (no scope). Mauser-type bolt. $695

Free Items 4 Sheets of tempered glass, 7/32” thick, 51 1/8 wide, 137.5 long. You pick up. Very heavy. Please call 250-717-3251 6 Deck chair cushions. Please call 250-769-0083

Furniture 1/2 PRICE SALE ON NOW! TEAK, VINTAGE AND MODERN HOME FURNISHINGS OK ESTATES Furniture & More 1960 Springfield Road, Kelowna 250-868-8108 facebook.com/okestates

Misc. for Sale

RECORDS Wanted, Pandosy Books #138-1889 Springfield Rd. nr. Bulk Foods, 861-4995 WANTED: Records & CD’s (1955+), turntables, hi-fi equip. We make house calls. 250862-8965, c 250-215-1226

Sporting Goods RIFLES, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, muzzleloaders sold, bought & serviced at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. The Okanagan’s friendly Gunshop. 4-1691 Powick Rd Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

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

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

Mobile Homes & Parks 2BD + den, like new, priv lot, 55+. Winfield. $37,900. Terms avail. Call 778-480-3410 or 250-763-6444

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Medical Supplies Shoprider Mobility Scooters and Power Chairs, New & Used. Stairlifts, Vertical Platform Lifts, Platform Stairlifts. www.okmobility.ca Kamloops: 250-377-3705 Kelowna: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250-542-3745 or call TF 1-888-542-3745

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DOBERMAN pup, Ready to go now; $600. Can deliver. 778-212-2468 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna. $1000. 250-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Real Estate

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1994 Utility trailer, will fit 12ft boat, 2 spare tires & tarp. $500. 250-860-8514

Merchandise for Sale

BROTHER Zig Zag sewing machine in cabinet, fully loaded, $50obo. 778-484-5488 COFFEE (on castors) & 2 end tables, light oak, glass inlay. $70. 778-484-5488 GREEN Corduroy fabric sofa, 8ft long, asking $50. 250-8611002 SOFA on castors, 3seat, pastel blue/pink, excl cond., $75. 778-484-5488

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R&N Reno’s. 15yrs exp. From top to bottom, we do it all! Call Rob & Nicole, 250-899-3251

Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. GEMINI BATHS: 250862-6991

Septic Tanks J-NIK SERVICES. Septic Pumping. Nick Stewart (778)-214-7181

Tree Services

PACKING PAPER FOR SALE

HANDYMAN services for your home repairs, upgrades and general maintenance. Also bobcat to hire. Call Louis for a free quote 778-3634263

Merchandise for Sale

DON O’ RAY VEGETABLES OPEN SAT JUNE 14 TH

OPEN

9 AM-7 PM DAILY 7 DAYS A WEEK!

SPECIAL: Strawberries, Kale, Beets, Spinach, Parsley, Rhubarb, Basil, New Potatoes, Cherries, Carrots, Walla Walla Onions, Garlic and Much More! Free Range Eggs Also Vintage Drinks, Fresh Homemade Juices, Jams. Fresh Samosas made daily. Hot Sauces.

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Craft & Yard sale 569 Poplar rd Friday & Sat 8-4 Many crafting items all still new. Scrapbooking, stamps, silk flowers, many new picture frames, hshld goods, garden items, lanterns, buddas, some tools,older bottle style pepsi machine, older style collectible bottles, lots of kids activity packs, so much MORE!! Most items are still brand NEW!!!!! ESTATE Sale. Multitude of items, taking offers. Saturday June 21, 9-5. 320-663 Denali Crt. HANDYMANS Dream Garage Sale. Calling all handymen, we have the tools & supplies for you! There is: table saw, grinders, drills, skill saws, sanders, hammers, axes, chain saws, screw drivers, wrench sets, ratchet sets, tool chests, containers of screws & nails & lots more. We also have garden supplies, wood, roof top pod, some golf supplies, lots of fishing supplies, Weber gas BBQ, Honda snow blower, sofa, tables & hshld items. This is a garage sale to end all garage sales! Friday June 20, Sat June 21. 8-3. Cash Only. 4813 Lakeshore Rd. YARD SALE Fri & Sat June 20 & 21st Weather permitting 9am-4pm 360 Mills Rd. Really cheap $$ and priced to go!!!!

MISSION. Sat June 21, 8-1. 4774 Westridge Dr. Moving, Downsizing Garage Sale. Hshld items, furniture, tools, electronics, life jackets, etc MOVING Out Sale: Lots of things to sell, everything must go by June 28th or sooner. June 20, 21, 22, 9-3. #16-165 Prior Rd. S. RUTLAND: June 20, 21, 22. 8-3. 440 Bach Rd. The biggest yard sale ever! Multi families. Craft supplies, kitchenware, los of new items, quality used clothing S-L, lawn decor, candles galore, framed pictures, large mirrors, books for all, exercise equip ... Way too much to list, 100’s of treasures. RUTLAND. June 20 & 21, 9-3. 1812 Jonathan Rd. Large RV parts & access sale. Solar system, hydraulic brakes, hitches, catalytic & elec heaters, camping & sport equip & new items.

RUTLAND. Sat June 21, 8:301. 410 Leathhead. Community Garage Sale. Multi-family. Family fun, duck pond, face painting, cake walk, concession.

RUTLAND. Sat & Sun June 21 & 22. 8-2. 843 Matt Rd. Huge garage sale, downsizing, coffee tables, end tables, lamps, some kids stuff, etc. Lots of quality stuff! Must see!

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Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks MORE HOME FOR YOUR MONEY........ SIERRAS Quick possession. Home ownership from $1309/mo. Brand new modern homes located where you can walk to big stores, shops & entertainment. Just a few minutes drive to a walk along the lake or to splash in a pool. Home features like appealing Cemboard exteriors, â€œCaliforniaâ€? style drywall, durable tiled floors in wet areas, kitchens that are fun to cook in, open spacious designs and standard 2 full bathrooms all make you feel at home. Standards such as concrete surface foundation, High efficiency heating system, Whirlpool appliances. Progressive 10 year structural warranty all make your investment more secure. Take a look at our Showhome * Home Prices from $189,900 + GST Down Payments from $9495 ACCENT HOMES 250-769-6614 accenthomes@shaw.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent DISTRESS SALES Bank Foreclosures. Free List Of Court Order Sales. Receive Free Computerized Print out. www.ForeclosureKelowna Listings.com Royal Lepage

Kelowna RENT-TO-OWN. Beautiful 2bd 55+ condo, freshly renoâ€™d, 2blks from Capri Mall, wood burning FP. 250-833-0169 24hr msg. Bad credit ok. CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 1000 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $3000 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424

Cottages / Cabins Vacation Rustic Retreat (weekly), private 300 ft lakefront, dock at waters edge, West Side Okanagan Lake. Full service cottage sleeps 4. (250)938-1101

Homes for Rent 4 BED 2 BATH BLACK MTN $1250 + Util. 250-869-8504 5appl. 2 decks. NS. NP.

Rentals

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Cars - Domestic

1BD. N. Rutland, Grd. Lev., sep entrance, wood flrs., A/C, wifi, close to bus/UBC, ns/np, $700 utils incl. Working person pref. Aug 1. 250-491-3935, 250-801-3995, 250-765-9619 2 lrg, furnished 2bdrm, gr level entry. Like new, NS, NK, NP. Prefer mature, single woman or working couple, $850 including utils. (250)768-8712

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Suites, Upper 2BD, aprtmnt in DT close to lake, bus. Avail now. Call 778753-1210, 250-212-2414 ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

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Antiques / Classics 1967 Meteor Montcalm Convertible. 12K. 390-4V PB PS Call (250)768-5510

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TAKE NOTICE THAT: Princess Enterprises will dispose of the following abandoned property stored at the address below on or after July 13, 2014, unless, by that date, the person lawfully entitled to possession of the property takes possession of it or a person establishes a right of possession of it or makes an application to the court to establish a right to possession. Property: Manufactured Home M.H. Reg. No. 014537, Make/Model: Detroiter #56012-3CKD, Serial # F1040290 Tenant: Natasha Dawn Favel Address: #46-2065 Boucherie Road, Westbank, BC V4T 12A8 Landlord: Princess Enterprises, #29-2065 Boucherie Road, Westbank, BC V4T 2A7

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

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

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kelownacapnews.com Sport Utility Vehicle 1999 FORD EXPLORER LTD. 175,000 KMS Loaded with leather interior. New Tires. Recent transmission Service. Very Clean. Looks and Runs Like New. Call 250-764-2230 or 250-317-6711 for more details

FOR Sale 2013 Four Wheel pop up Camper. Eagle model. Fits Toyota Tacoma etc. Excel/New condition. 3-way fridge, furnace, ceiling fan and jacks. $15,000. Offers considered. Kelowna. 250-212-3440

Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, District of West Kelowna, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2T6 by July 10, 2014

Adult Adult Entertainment Blondie Sexy in Kelowna New Specials â€œ$30 to $50â€? Massage & Oh So Much More. 778-484-7438 ( DAYS) xo

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

Recreational/Sale 94 Dodge 350 Ram. Pleasure way Moho. Must sell. Health problems. $7500 obo. Ken, 250-768-6834

I, Westside Heights Properties Ltd., Inc No. BC0102737, 526 West King Edward, Vancouver BC, V5Z 2C3, intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Lot A, District Lot 1117, Osoyoos Division, Yale District, Plan KAP67866 and located at 2182 Horizon Drive, West Kelowna, BC.

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

Trucks & Vans 1994 Chev Silverado 3/4ton, ext cab, 156k, 350, 5th wheel hitch & tow gate. Very clean, $4800obo. 250-766-4780

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ong-time local PGA professional Mike Soergel, formerly with Predator Ridge Golf Club, is the centre manager and certified personal coach at the new GolfTEC Kelowna, located at107-1851 Kirschner Rd. After major shoulder surgery and not playing golf for a few years now, I figured it was smart to take a few lessons. It’s so easy to forget. I had to stop and think which hand to put my golf glove on, let alone what club to use for what distance. Even my golf shoes did not fit. For me, it was really like starting over from scratch. So I went to see Mike and what a great idea that was. While we all wish there was a quick-fix to lasting game improvement, the harsh truth is that there is no magic bullet for lower scores or the perfect swing. Golf instruction is not one size fits all. GolfTEC utilizes advanced technology to accelerate the improvement process and relies on a comprehensive approach to instruction that focuses on all elements of your game. Mike certainly had a big job with me. They offer fact-based diagnosis, sequential lessons, advanced retention tools, video-based practice, precision-matched clubs practise, member-

ships, short game lessons, game tracking, web-lessons and putting analysis. It’s all indoors, so you can practise rain or shine as GolfTEC uses simple techniques to help you fix your swing. One thing for sure, I felt better going out for my first game after the lesson. Sattu Mahapatra is the owner of GolfTEC. Call 778-478-6866 or check website www. golftec.com. Trish Balaberde, Christine Hawkins and Kristin Rosdal (Capital News Of Prime Interest columnists), all formerly of Verico Kelowna Home Mortgages, have joined Creative Mortgage. Also joining the new team is Julie Krause, formerly of J. Krause Mortgage Services. Creative Mortgage is now one of the largest independent mortgage broker firms in the valley. Shaun Pierce is the president of the company. Call 250-717-8949; website www.kelownamortgages.com. Tom Stanbrook, owner/operator of Michaelbrook Ranch Golf Club and the Brook Bar and Grille, says all is well again at the course and clubhouse restaurant after a recent fire in the pro shop. A temporary trailer is on site to provide the pro shop services and the restaurant is fully operational. Well-known chef/proprietor Colin Rayner, former owner of Bonita’s Bistro in Summerland, has opened his new bistro, called blu SAFFRON at the Volcanic Hills Estate Winery, 2845 Boucherie Rd. in West Kelowna. This quaint bistro has 48 seats inside the restau-

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MIKE Soergel is the manager of the new GolfTEC Centre in Kelowna. rant and a large beautiful patio with seating for 100 overlooking the vineyards and the lake. When the bistro and the winery feature joint events, they can accommodate up to 200 people, with plenty of parking. Some of the menu items offered are small plates and sharing items (pulled pork poutine, spiced panko tuna, avocado prawn bruschetta); salads (spinach and arugula, roasted beet and orange); large plate items (prime rib burger, flatbreads, chicken pappardelle); and both wonderful desserts and daily specials. We tried the pulled pork poutine and spinach and arugula salad and both were excellent. Hours are Sunday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Thursday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8

p.m. Watch for extended hours during the summer in July and August. The bistro also will stay open for the winter months and for Christmas parties. Call 778-755-5550, ext. 108 or go online to www.blusaffronbistro.com. Bobby Gidda is the proprietor/ president of Volcanic Hills Estate Winery. Kelowna International Airport (YLW) celebrated its ambassador volunteer service award winners again this year. There are now 80 airport ambassadors and 10 junior ambassadors. Kudos to the following award winners: Abby Sones, Bernie Danis, Helen Rouse, Fred Fairhall, Hugh and Ruth Montgomery, Dorothy Montgomery, Olga Byrnes, Ian Rennie and Ken Dewerson (15 years); Harold Bey,

Mae Husk and Arnie Krezanski (10 years); David and Marilyn Redekop, Linda and Rueben Wahler, Roy Lashmar and Kayla Bazzana (five years). Congratulations also to the 2014 Ambassadors of the Year: Marlene Drake and Bill Reutlinger. Airport clerk, Carol Marquette, who is leaving YLW to work at City Hall, was also recognized for being a great help to all the ambassadors during her 13 years at the airport. Ken Dewerson is the YLW ambassador coordinator. Jesse Bernhardt has joined the firm of Pushor Mitchell Lawyers LLP as an associate lawyer. He will be practicing primarily in the areas of business law real estate development, as well as wills, estates and trusts. Call 250869-1191; email bernhardt@pushormitchell. com.

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ager, Sandra Pados. The spa has been completely renovated with a modern, upscale look and relaxing feel. They offer facials, massages, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, gel polish, gel nails, waxing and tinting. Call 778-7535717; www.ousiadayspa.com. The Rutland Stakeholders Team (TRUST) invites the public to the Rutland Centennial Hall, 180 Rutland Road N. on Tuesday, June 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for the unveiling of the new refreshed “Rutland Brand.” Speeches will being at noon with light refreshment being served. Florence Rita Rickards is owner of Lighthouse Coaching and Consulting, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and organizations realize their max-

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tists Church, 1150 Glenmore Dr., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. All welcome with games of skill and chance, bouncy castle, face painting, cake walk, free hot dog lunch, and baked items. Flea market tables for $10. Call 250-763-5327. The Kelowna Thrift Store, which supports the Kelowna Women’s Shelter will have a blowout, week-long 50 per cent off sale until June 21 to make room for more merchandise due to an incredible outpouring of generous donations. The shop is located at 368 Industrial Ave. Karen Mason is the executive director of the Kelowna Women’s Shelter. Both Al Horning and Gilles Dufort (Harvest Golf Club) had birthdays in the column last week. What I did not know (and I think they tried to keep it from me) was that Al turned 75 on June 11 and Gilles turned 55 on June 9. Happy big ones to both of you. Birthdays of the week: Ken Ross (June 17); Bill McKinnon, retired Kelowna RCMP superintendent (June 19); Vern Burnell (June 19); Rose Topham (June 20); Gail Given (June 21); Grant Stobbe, Okanagan Valley Insurance (June 21); Marlene Proctor (June 22); Berna Shoemaker (June 22); Doug Gossoo, Prosign (June 23); Al (Feener) Feenstra (June 24); Dr. Fred Froese (June 24); Sheila MacKay (June 25); Dennis Campbell (June 25); and in memory of Mel Kotler (June 24). Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna City councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662, fax 250860-3173, email maxdehart@telus.net.

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Last year, our economy continued to suffer from the impact of the 2009 global recession. Our region had a relatively slow year in terms of economic activity, which led to poor labour market conditions and a loss of valuable human capital to nearby regions and Alberta. According to the BC Check-Up, Regional Edition, the Thompson-Okanagan experienced the largest loss of jobs since 2009, with a contraction of 7,500 jobs; more than three times the provincial average. Construction and tourism, two economic drivers for our region, both suffered extensive job losses in 2013. An additional 6,000 individuals also chose to opt out of the labour force, as our unemployment rate climbed to 7.1 per cent. These factors underlined our region’s weak economy, and many workers left to seek employment elsewhere in B.C. or Alberta. Development activity in our region also fell to its lowest level in six years, as the total value of major capital projects dropped to $24.5 billion in 2013. This was 27.9 per cent below the region’s pre-recession peak. However, the total value of proposed projects by the end of last year saw an increase of 8.3 per cent, to $7 billion. This is primarily the result of the $1 billion multi-year mixed-use development project in Peachland. Comparatively, the value of projects under construction in December 2013 totalled $16.3 billion, one per cent less than the previous year. Most were residential, commercial, and resort projects, including several large multi-year projects that have been in progress for several years—the $2.1 billion Glenmore Highlands Development and $1 billion Tower Ranch Golf resort in Kelowna; $1.5 billion Lakestone Resort in Lake Country; $1 billion Revelstoke Mountain Ski resort; $1 billion Ponderosa development in Peachland, and $1 billion Rise Resort development in Vernon. The go ahead of a few of these projects will en-

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THE GO AHEAD OF A FEW OF THESE (BILLION DOLLAR) PROJECTS WILL ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND BUOY SOME OF OUR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES.

courage economic activity and buoy some of our primary industries. Our region can also capitalize on the increasing venture capital (VC) investments that are coming to B.C. Last year, VC investments in our province increased from $198 million in 2012 to reach $478 million. Although much of the VC investments went to southwest B.C., our region also benefited as it has the second-largest cluster of digital media companies in the province, including Disney Interactive’s Club Penguin that generates over $40 million in annual sales. Our economic prospects in 2014 remain uncertain at this point. The expansion of the forestry industry resulting from higher demand from the recovering U.S. and growing Asian markets should improve our economy. A lower Canadian dollar will potentially improve the export market, attract tourists, and induce some second-home investors back to the region. There was also a moderate surge in property sales attributed to low interest rates and price reductions that increased housing starts in the latter part of the year. However, housing inventories remain high, which will continue to dampen development and construction activity. Karen Christiansen, CPA, FCA is a partner at MNP LLP in Kelowna. www.bccheckup.com

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RSPs were initially developed to create a personal tax deduction in the current year and defer taxes on the amount until a future year when it is assumed that the taxable income will be lower. For example if a person made $105,000 which attracts 40.70% combined federal and provincial tax (at 2013 rates), that person could take out enough of an RRSP to reduce their combined federal and provincial taxable income to the next lowest tax bracket of 38.29%, saving themselves 2.41% or more of tax in the current year. They would need to take out at least $5,000 in an RRSP and would have saved about $120.50 in taxes. Then in a later year, if the $5,000 was withdrawn and the total taxable income was less than $36,000, the tax on that $5,000 would be at y 20.06% instead of the -40.70% (providing that the personal tax rates reomain the same) which is -an overall tax savings of )23.05%. - In order to stop people C

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tax deduction when you made the original contribution, then when you withdraw out of your RRIF you are taxed on that, so you end up paying double the tax. Not only that, but if you have over-contributed by more than $2,000 you could be subject to interest on the amount you over-contributed. The tax on over-contributions is one per cent per month on the amount that exceeds the $2,000. There is an exception to this if the over-contribution occurred between

1991 and Feb. 26, 1995, when the excess limit was $8,000. As long as you never contributed after that, then the old rules kick in and you may not need to pay the interest. So you need to take a look at your Notice of Assessment and find the Deduction Limit Statement and check to make sure that there is no balance in line (B). If there is, and you have contribution room you can contact the institution that manages your RRSP and take that money out. They will auto-

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Cherry of a deal for growers Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

SPORTS THE SPORTS HALL OF FAME for the Central Okanagan has named its latest batch of honorees who will be inducted at a ceremony scheduled for November.

A26 ENTERTAINMENT THE STORY of some of the Okanagan First Nations first contact with Europeans has been set to music. WFN elder Delphine Derickson and Astrolabe Musik Theatre artistic director Heather Pawsey perform together at Quail’s Gate Winery in August.

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With Monday’s announcement of a signed deal to see cherries shipped directly into China, growers are breathing a sigh of relief. Some 400 Canadian cherry growers—most in B.C.—already produce excess product. “Often the North American market will be glutted. Everything is ripening at once and, if there’s an over supply, the price can go in the tank,” said David Geen of Coral Beach Farms. “If you’ve got the option to export, you can roll with the punches a bit more and market your fruit where you have the best opportunity, as opposed to where have to.” Canadian cherries are high quality, with a following in the United Kingdom and South East Asia, but China is the golden egg, according to Geen, whose 500 acres between Vernon and Kelowna’s Rutland Bench make him one of the top growers. “The Chinese have a palate for the product. They value the high sugar and the colour—the deep red is seen as very lucky, and it’s the colour of your blood, so it’s presumed to be very good for your health,” he explained. Three-quarters of

• The Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland developed varietals like: Sweetheart, lapins, Sentennial and Sovereign • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency spearheaded the recent trade mission, while B.C. Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick and federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz signed the deal which fosters millions in business for

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CHERRY farmer Sukhpal Bal is managing a construction site this summer to ensure he has the regulation packing and shipping facility required by the Chinese government at his farm in Rutland. He will assemble a machine which takes 10 to 15 pictures of the cherries to monitor the weight and colour for optimal quality before sending them down a conveyor to be washed, boxed and loaded on a truck without ever hitting the outside air. Western Cherry Fruit Fly really is not a problem for B.C. growers says Bal, a fourth-generation Okanagan farmer working a 100-acre plot off Highway 33. Farmers use a range of chemicals with strict protocols on when to spray, how much to spray and how long after the fruit has been treated to harvest. Nevertheless, the pilot program established to test their claims saw two Chinese inspectors spend the entire summer in Canada last year—costs largely paid by industry—clearing every single shipment bound for China. This year, the inspectors will only be on the ground for a two week audit, ensuring the growers registered to ship are follow-

ing the established requirements, like stationing fruit fly traps at mandatory minimums through each orchard, and setting up fullysealed shops so the fruit can come directly off the production line in a cold environment and onto a truck, without potential contamination from the open air. Cherries have a onemonth shelf life, so skipping the two weeks of cold storage other countries have been required to wait out is a big advantage. “From what I’m hearing, the rest of the world is quite jealous we’re getting in without the requirement, which is to keep the cherries just above zero before they’re shipped,” said Bal. With apple prices falling, orchardists have been

planting cherries for some years in hopes of finding a crop with livable returns, and Bal sees this deal as a landmark moment likely to alter the landscape of his world. “Maybe 20 years down the road, we’ll look back on the signing of this agreement as the moment that reshaped the industry, and perhaps even the Okanagan,” he said. “My goal is to raise the profile of cherries. I love the wine industry and all that, but they kind of take a lot of the spotlight. We’re hoping to show the public that we grow some excellent cherries here that are sought after around the world.” jsmith @kelownacapnews.com

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Chile’s cherry production already goes directly to the country and the United States has long shipped to its ports. Canada’s niche is in the late hour of our fruit’s season, August and September as opposed to June and July, and the quality of our science. In addition to producing many of the world’s top varietals at Pacific AgriFood Research Centre in Summerland, the sector has developed a brown-sugar test to prove the crops are pest free. Added to our spray protocols, it was enough to secure a twoyear pilot project to see if Canadian cherries couldn’t skip the usual two week cold storage quarantine demands. “Their quarantine pest is the Western Cherry Fruit Fly,” explained Sukhpal Bal, president of the B.C. Cherry Association. “That’s really what this deal is all about. In our negotiations…they wanted cold storage, but we’ve found a systems approach of doing the brown sugar test, as well as our integrated pest management.” Growers essentially mash up a bunch of cherries in a bucket then pour a brown sugar mixture over the fruit and wait 10 minutes; if there are any larva in the sample, they will float to the top.

cherry growers, blueberry producers and ranchers in under-30-month bone-in beef. • As a soft fruit, cherries are a high-demand crop, picked individually so the stems are left on. They are extremely susceptible to weather and bird damage. • Growers have done everything, including hiring helicopters and mounting blowers to

the back of tractors, to dry the fruit when storms hit in the critical last few weeks of development. • The level of rigour the Chinese government asked for is several steps beyond the demands farmers met to secure deals with Taiwan and Europe.

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Briefs: Westside Road makes ‘worst roads’ list yet again Although Westside Road didn’t take the infamous title of British Columbia Automobile Association’s worst road in the province this year, it has made the top 10 list multiple times.

Various sections of Westside Road earned the second, fourth and ninth most votes in BCAA’s annual survey, which aims to identify the roads most in need of improvement throughout B.C.

Part of Westside Road, about 40 km north of West Kelowna near Attenborough Road, earned the second most votes; a section 17 km north of West Kelowna came in fourth; ninth place was given

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to an area of the road 35 km west of Vernon, near Chief Saddleman Road. Potholes/crumbling pavement was voted the top concern for each of those sections of road. Silver Star Road in Vernon was named BCAA’s 2014 worst road. “Votes tripled this year. That says to me that British Columbians want a way to express their road frustrations and appreciate the opportunity to have their say,” said Ken Cousin, BCAA’s associate vice-president of Road

Assist. “(The survey) is about safety and helping people to raise awareness of problem roads.” This year’s survey identified 1,277 separate stretches of road across the province.

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2013 ANNUAL REPORT The District of West Kelowna’s 2013 annual report is ready for public review. The report provides an accounting of the district’s financial position, highlights programs and services delivered and projects undertaken throughout the year. Publication of an annual report is a legislated requirement for all B.C. municipalities. Paper copies are available at municipal hall or online at districtofwestkelowna.ca. Council will consider the 2013 annual report at its July 8 meeting at 1:30 p.m. Written submissions must be submitted to the administrative and protective services office by Monday, June 30 at 9:30 a.m. The public will be provided an opportunity to be heard at the July 8

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RECREATION PROGRAMS OFFERED DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES

West Kelowna recreation and culture and its service delivery partners are offering various recreation programs for children during the public school closures. District staff will offer five full days of recreation programs for post-kindergarten school-aged children, including games, crafts, science activities, outside play and more. Parents will need to fill out a contact/medical form. Participants are asked to bring a peanut-free lunch, snacks and drink, a hat, sunscreen, good sandals or runners (no flip-flops) and appropriate clothes for playing outside in all weathers. The program is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20, 23, 24, 25 and 27 at Lakeview Community Hall, 860 Anders Rd. The fee is $32 per day. To register, phone 778-797-8800. Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre will also offer public swimming for kids ages six to 17 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The fee is $2.65 for children six to 12, and $3.55 for teens 13 to 17. The pool, at 3737 Old Okanagan Hwy., offers toonie public swim for all ages from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday. The Boys and Girls Club, 2829 Inverness Rd., offers full day child care for kids six to 12, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. The fee is $32.15 per day. Those interested can phone 250-768-3049.

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