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HEADING TO THE NHL is former Kelowna Rockets goaltending coach Kim Dillabough, who will add scouting to his ongoing role of goaltender development for the Los Angeles Kings.

THE HERITAGE Retirement Residence in West Kelowna had an unexpected rush of early temporary residents by providing shelter to Smith Creek fire evacuees in need of a place to stay.

COLUMNIST Maxine DeHart welcomes international chef Luke Delloch to Kelowna, where he has chosen to start his own catering company in which he will showcase Okanagan produce and variety of great venues to host events.

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PHOTOS taken from different parts of the city show Wednesday’s storm rolling in and lightning (right) striking above Okanagan Lake.

Thunderstorm prediction proves accurate Environment Canada was spot-on with its weather forecast for Wednesday as the called-for heavy rainstorm descended on the Central Okanagan, bringing with it lightning, high winds and a large volume of water in less than 30 minutes before the storm moved on. The forecast had been for rainfall of 25 to 50 mm Wednesday and Thursday. “An area of low pressure crossing the British Col-

umbia Interior will produce heavy showers with embedded thunderstorms beginning Wednesday,” said meteorologist Doug Lundquist. While the rain was welcome for assisting the firefighting efforts on Smith Creek, it did cause some havoc as the high winds blew down powerlines and the lightning strikes raised concerns about potential fires being ignited, a reflection of the dry conditions in the woods despite the rainfall. CONTRIBUTOR/JACQUIE GROSSER

Statistics reflect downward trend for Kelowna’s crime Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

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▼ SMITH CREEK FIRE

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More fire and floods are on the horizon Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

With crews gaining the upper hand on the Smith Creek Fire, threat of floods lie in wait. According to Dave Scott, head of the earth sciences department at UBCO, the “erosion” referenced in Emergency Operations Centre press releases Wednesday refers to the potential the neighbourhood below the burn will flood during a heavy rainfall anytime in the next two to three years. “If you have that heavy rain event on that burn site, then you can have flood and erosion and, if not, if that

rain event doesn’t happen within the first two or three years, then you’ve dodged the bullet,” said Scott. Scott’s own research is on this erosion phenomenon. If soil is heated to extreme temperatures, it becomes water repellent for a period. Following the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park fire, water repellent soil sent a torrent of mud and debris from a generally dry stream just past Bellevue Creek out onto Lakeshore Road and into the surrounding neighbourhood. Yet the heavy fire season did not produce the same around the province. “When something

like a quarter million hectares of land in Southern B.C. burned, we got flood events off of something less than 10 per cent of that area,” said Scott. Even if the heavy fires of this year taper off and heavy rains fail to materialize, Scott warns the province is not exactly out of the woods on the fire and flood cycle. In fact, climate change models indicate we’re likely to become quite familiar with the double-whammy. “We need to start preparing for some bad fire seasons to come,” he said. With the advance of climate change, the forest is generally going to experience hotter tem-

peratures and events like the pine beetle infestation, largely triggered by a lack of wintertime freezes strong enough to kill the beetle, will leave plenty of fuel for a fire. Add to this the relative increase in the number of forest fires—an event like this week’s would ordinarily happen every 100 years or so at Smith Creek’s elevation, yet there have been several such fires in West Kelowna alone in recent years. Human encroachment may be permanently altering the local ecosystem as well, he said. With more frequent burns, the Ponderosa pine and other forest vegeta-

A bumper crop of valuable morel mushrooms may well be on the way next spring in West Kelowna. Come March, following a forest fire, the nutrient-rich soil left by the burned trees generally creates the perfect conditions for morels to grow, according to Dave Scott, head of the earth sciences department at UBCO. The tasty morsels can go for $15-$20 a pound, although the price does tend to drop following particularly bad forest fire seasons, like 2003. Scott was doing research on the Westside in the spring of 2010, following the Terrace Mountain fire, and found himself surrounded by foragers eager to earn the pretty penny the mushrooms growing from the ashes of the 2009 fires would produce. “That place was, I wouldn’t say teeming, but there were quite a lot of regular mushroom pickers who were going around to various sites where there had been a fire and camping,” he said. The morel mushroom is an extremely delicate creation, if somewhat ugly to some, and has spawned a near cult following with reams of information on how to search for and identify them online.

Forest fire mitigation efforts limited by ‘fiscal environment’

Province defends shift from Martin Mars water bombers

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The provincial government is defending its unpopular decision to halt B.C.’s use of the veteran Martin Mars water bombers in favour of newer aircraft to fight wildfires. The B.C. Wildfire Management Branch responded as campaigners closed in on a target of 20,000 signatures on a petition urging the premier to reinstate the 1940s-era amphibious plane. Organizer Chris Alemany plans to deliver the petition today to Christy Clark’s constituency office in West Kelowna. Critics argue the province is spending more money to get less firefighting service than it had with the famous Martin Mars planes. B.C. instead has con-

tion will be denied the time needed to naturally reseed. Grasslands, hardier as grass is adapted to grazing and can withstand removal of the upper layer of foliage and still reseed the next year, will take over the burned out hills. The valley bottom has already likely experienced a change, said Scott. “The general conclusion that everyone makes is that, because we’ve got control of the fire in the valley bottom in the last 100 years, the vegetation is getting more dense,” he said, noting the Ponderosa pine would likely have been growing far more sparsely before European settlement.

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MARTIN MARS water bombers have been phased out of B.C. forest fire fighting operations in favour of much smaller aircraft. tracted the use of four Air Tractor “Fire Boss” water-scooping amphibious planes from the Conair Group of Abbotsford for $2.5 million per season. The much smaller aircraft are more flexible because they can operate from more than 1,700 lakes compared to just 113 with the Mars. The new planes can also drop water, foam or retardant on a fire, with an ability to deliver 3,025 litres on a seven-minute turnaround, compared

to 19,000 litres with the Mars on a 19-minute round trip. The branch said in a statement that the new Fire Bosses delivered fire suppressant twice as fast during the recent West Kelowna fire—586,000 litres in 11.3 hours—as the Martin Mars dropped during the 2003 Kelowna fire. “Over the past six weeks, the new Fire Boss aircraft have actioned more fires than the Martin Mars did in six years.” Today, there’s only

one Martin Mars left in the province, owned by the Coulson Group on Vancouver Island. According to the province, it offered the firm an “as when needed” contract for the 2014 fire season but got no response. The government statement noted the Mars engines are prone to breakdowns, while if one Fire Boss breaks down the other three can stay in service. Separate planes can also be split up to attack multiple different targets at once.

Funding to help local governments reduce the risk of wildfire in the forests that surround their communities is running out. Since 2001 the province put $61 million into the Wildfire Protection Program—$1.8 million of which made its way to the Central Okanagan—but there are no plans to replenish funds in the years ahead. “There’s currently $5.5 million of projects being carried out this year and next, and we recently put an additional $500,000 into the program,” said Kelowna-Mission Liberal MLA Steve Thomson, who also is a cabinet minister in charge of the forestry portfolio. “But it’s true that the program funding has been completed. The challenge we have is the fiscal environment.” Fewer opportunities to reduce the fuel load in forests close to communities is an issue that has led to some concerns on the municipal level and is expected to be a significant talking point during the Union of B.C. Municipalities meeting later this year. From Thomson’s point of view, the conversation ahead will deal largely with sharing the responsibility for fire mitigation efforts. “Local governments have a role to play and home owners can ‘fire smart’ their property,” he said. “This is a collective approach.” Also, Thomson pointed out that

there are other ways his ministry is reducing the risk of wildfire in interface areas—250 programs, to be exact. “Our wildfire management branch routinely undertake fuel reduction in high risk areas,” he said, adding that at the moment their attention is focused on battling blazes. “We recognize the importance of doing this work and a significant investment has been made.” Moving forward, however, local governments could have a different role to play. Mayor Doug Findlater would also like to see some changes. In his municipality, all the high risk fire areas eligible for funding, such as parks and public lands, have already had significant work done. But the program is too restrictive. “Basically it’s impossible to enforce and require mitigation on private lands— especially when someone owns a lot of land and they won’t clean it up.” Municipal bylaws are not enforceable in a situation like that, because it creates massive liability. “So we would like more money and a change in the focus and criteria for the program, so private lands and vast tracks of public lands can be done…” That said, Findlater pointed out that there may not be much to do in areas like Smith Creek, where a raging fire put West Kelowna neighbourhoods at risk last week. “When you look at the side of the mountain there, I don’t know if you could deal with mitigation at that level,” he said.

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Police focus attention on prolific offenders Trend from A1 Stepping back further to look at an eightyear average, the picture is even better. Violent crime on city streets fell 34 per cent and property crime 36 per cent, the statistics show. Although there have been improvements, the Crime Severity Index rating of 92.6 and the crime rate of 7,680 per 100,000 residents are both above national and provincial averages. Overall, however, Romanchuk called the new report a good news story, noting that a concerted effort to change the model of policing has paid off. “The biggest thing is that we’ve changed our crime reduction model,” Romanchuk said. “It’s more intelligence led, research based and accountability driven. So, we direct our resources to those issues that place the community most at risk for increased crime.” The city’s most prolific offenders were made aware of that change in tack. Romanchuk explained that close tabs have been kept on the courthouse regulars. If they breached a

court order, they’d be held to account and hauled back into the system before they could commit another crime. “At any given time we have a list of prolific offenders that’s somewhere between 75 to 80 people long,” said Romanchuk. “It sounds like a lot but for a city this size, it’s not out of the ordinary. We’ve paid a lot of attention to those people and that’s one of the ways we’ve used to impact crime.” Local policing has also become more research-based in the year that’s passed. “We’re trying to work a lot smarter as opposed to harder,” he said. “We’re doing the things that will have the greatest impact on crime. One of the things I said last year is that we have to stop being everything to everybody. The no-calltoo-small mentality had to change.” And, for the most part it has. No longer will police use their resources to fetch a cat from a tree. “We’re like everyone else, we have limited resources and we have to use those resources effectively,” he said.

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Romanchuk will likely ask city council for more when it’s time to deal with the municipal budget. He was tight-lipped on what that request would be. Nationwide, the crime rate fell by eight per cent over the previous year in 2013, according to police-reported crime numbers released today by Statistics Canada. Reports of some offences did go up last year, however, including extortion, child pornog-

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South Pandosy Transit Exchange plan open house The City of Kelowna and design consultants from Boulevard Transportation Group will be available at an open house this week to receive public feedback on the proposed South Pandosy Transit Exchange construction project. The open house will be held on Thursday, July 24, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Mission Park Shopping Centre parking lot (near Starbucks). This project is in the pre-design phase and input from a wide variety of stakeholders and users will benefit the final design phase. The project start date is projected for early September, with completion in November. The new transit exchange will be located on Lakeshore Road adjacent to the Mission Park Shopping Centre. The project team will be looking at opportunities to improve pedestrian access and safety to and from the new exchange location. Following the transit improvements, additional road improvements will be considered on this section of Lakeshore Road between Lanfranco and KLO Road, including bike lanes and additional on-street parking. This exchange is one of the many transit projects in Kelowna that are part of BC Transit’s RapidBus Phase 2 and 3 Project which include creating and upgrading transit facilities throughout the region.

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Downtown road construction makes business difficult for food truck vendor Kathy Michaels STAFF REPORTER

Usually business is booming at the Rolling Stove food truck, which has become a fixture on the street in front of Stuart Park. But this summer, sales have gone flat due to a flurry of City of Kelowna road construction, and that’s given way to some larger concerns about the restrictive nature of the municipality’s food truck program. “I’ve had this spot for three years, and when I bid on the space I wasn’t expecting this construction,” said Rick Graham, owner of Rolling Stove. “It’s devastated business this year. June and July, so far, have been wiped out.”

Graham estimated that he’s down around $20,000 in sales. “When you run on a short season like this, that’s hard,” he said. “Now I’m having to buy my groceries retail because the quantities required for wholesale would create too much waste.” His labour costs are also outstripping his profits. “Everything has just been brutal,” he said. What could have lessened the strain would be some flexibility at the city. “Rules are stifling to the businesses,” he said. “I’m the only food vendor in the city who can be on the street, and I can only be at that spot.” A little bit of autonomy to travel around or set up rotating schedules

with multiple vendors would mirror what’s happening in areas with more well established foodtruck programs. “That won’t happen here. They bylawed the hell out of things because of the weenie wars,” he said, referring to problems with hotdog vendors in years past. “It’s a different ballgame now. The food truck scene is evolving in cities across North America. To be more mobile would be so much better.” It would have helped Graham offset his losses. “I probably turned down 25 to 30 catering jobs this summer because of my commitment to the city—they expect me to be there—but had I known that this is what would have happened,

maybe we could have worked something else out,”he said. The city isn’t unaware of the strain construction has caused Graham. They’ve given him a $1,500 to $1,800 break on rent over two months, which, as Graham pointed out, isn’t 10 per cent of the losses he’s suffered. All together, it’s created an uncertain future for the Rolling Stove. His three year contract is up at the end of this year, and he has two oneyear options for renewal after that. “I am trying to decide what to do,” he said. “The city has made baby steps to making things better, but it’s been three years and there doesn’t seem to be any big changes in the street food scene.”

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Westbank held a barbecue on Wednesday at the market’s Carrington Road location in support of the Help the Hall project. Help the Hall is a community-driven initiative comprised of individuals, groups and businesses together with the Westbank Lions and Lioness clubs dedicated to raising funds to complete needed upgrades to the Westbank Lions Community Hall, destroyed by fire in September 2013.Through the participation of the District of West Kelowna and other groups, the Help the Hall project will be staging fundraising events leading up to a free all-day, family-friendly gala celebration at Westbank’s Royal LePage Place on June 13, 2015. Volunteers and event sponsors and partners are presently being sought to support the various events. Information about help the Hall is available at facebook.com/HelpWestbankHall. CONTRIBUTED

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Fruit growing synonymous with history of the Okanagan Valley

he fruit crops are amazing this year with a bumper crop of cherries and apricots. Early peaches are coming on now and for the most part the apple and pear crops look good. The Italian prunes look to be in good shape for fall and the grapes and kiwis are showing great potential. Besides the heat and sunshine we offer in the Okanagan it is the abundance of beautiful fruit that attracts so many to visit and subsequently move to our valley. I so often hear new clients say to me: “We visited the Okanagan every summer with our family as kids then kept up the tradition with our children and vowed we would someday retire here; and here we are.” After a visit to the valley most will take home boxes of fruit to treat their friends who may not have

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Don Burnett been able to make the trek, and of course some for themselves to eat and preserve. When my Grandpa moved his family here in 1922 he took trips back to Weyburn a couple of times to see if he could sell the farm they left to come to what he called “paradise.” The trips back in an old Model T Ford were made even more arduous with every available space packed with boxes of apples and pears. Grandpa was a pretty popular guy with the families back in Weyburn in those days. Just imagine our beautiful valley without

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its abundant fruit production. Just imagine driving through the vast orchards in East Kelowna and Belgo, Lakeview Heights and Lake Country and several other fruitful areas up and down the valley without seeing the orchards and smelling the apples ripening in fall. Now, just imagine when these could be seen and whiffed right downtown. Even when I was a young boy in the 1950s, I can remember there being more orchard land than homes in what is now the centre of town. Much of the area north of Bernard was orchard, in particular once you got east of Gordon Drive. All of the land and much more that Capri Shopping Centre now occupies was the Pridham Orchards. When travelers came to Kelowna from the north they would first travel past and through vast acreages of vegetable farms and tree fruits until

they got to the auto courts, service stations and corner grocery stores that dotted along what is now Sutherland Avenue on the way to the centre of town and thus the Ferry Docks which would take them to Westbank. If you want to reminisce a little and get the feel for those days, take a drive down Byrns Road between the traffic circle at Burtch and Guisachan and the intersection at Benvoulin Road. Little has changed there in the past 100 years. As time goes by and more and more development eats up the orchards and flat cropland, I sincerely hope we all keep in mind what the fruit and farming industries have meant and still mean to our valley so this valuable resource, unique in Canada and much of the world, is preserved. The Don Burnett Garden Show is on AM 1150 News Talk Sports Saturday mornings.

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Empty fridges remind us to donate generously If you frequented a local liquor store this past weekend, you likely saw the large empty fridges sitting outside. It is part of the World Financial Group’s Empty Fridge Campaign. In an effort to assist the Kelowna Food Bank in their Summer Campaign, Join the Movement, local World Financial Group Associates have partnered with the Dilworth and Mission Liquor Stores to raise funds. “Not every fridge has food in it,” says WFG associate Tara Williams. “We wanted to make a loud statement. It is pretty difficult for people to

walk past an empty fridge and not at least ask a few questions.” World Financial Group associates have set up outside the liquor stores each weekend during the month of July. “We have raised a lot of awareness and a lot of coin for the Kelowna Food Bank,” says Williams. “We are excited to know what the final total will be and the best part is that the World Financial Group’s Charitable Trust will be partially matching what we raise.” Kelowna Food Bank’s Lenetta Parry says, “Every summer we see a decline in donations as summer vacations set

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Bylands extend efforts to help conserve water at home and at work Judie Steeves CONTRIBUTOR

Without water, John and Maria Byland would be out of business. As the owners of Bylands Nurseries—a major supplier of plants to garden centres throughout the Okanagan—water is vital to their work. As a result, they’re more aware than some people of the importance of the resource, so they’ve taken steps both around their business and their home to conserve water. The family business has been in operation since just a few years after John’s father Adrian arrived here from Holland in 1953 and began growing trees for the orchard industry. Today, the family actively farms 400 acres in the Okanagan, in addition to acreage in the Fraser Valley. And while the Bylands have earned international attention for their environmental stewardship and water conservation practices, this commitment shows in their personal lives as well. The landscape around their West Kelowna home has evolved during the 17 years they’ve been there, but there are still native

mature pines and mahonia (Oregon grape) which form a part of it, along with non-native, drought-tolerant plants such as the rugged pink rugosa roses interspersed with blue clouds of Russian sage which line the driveway. But reducing water use doesn’t mean they don’t grow their own vegetables, most of which require regular watering to produce a crop for the kitchen. In fact, John is particularly proud of the veggie patch. He mostly waters by hand so plants needing more water get it, and those needing less receive less. Rows of kale and cucumbers are watered using a drip irrigation line so evaporation and waste are minimized. He points out that even his row of cedars has become relatively waterwise, because he uses drip irrigation for them as well as mulching to retain soil moisture. Once established, they need less water too as the roots go deep into the soil. An exposed bank

has been planted in junipers which are very drought-tolerant and yet present a green, living wall along the driveway. Maria points out that knowing your soil type is essential. Clay soils can lead some people to over water, and gravelly soils can lead to under-watering. Amending the soil so it has proper structure to retain moisture is important, she explains. And water management, including controlling your automatic sprinkler system so it’s adjusted based on seasonal requirements is also important, notes John. “An improperly-managed irrigation system can waste a lot of water and cause problems for plants,” he adds. But plants that receive just the right amount of water are more resistant to diseases such as root rot (a common disease caused by too much water). Back at the nursery, all runoff is collected in recycling ponds where it is mixed with fresh water and used to irrigate again. The system has saved the Bylands one-third of the water they used to use. Larger plant containers are watered using drip irrigation now instead of

Abbott St. parking restrictions Due to the Center Of Gravity festival, parking on Abbott Street (Highway 97 south to Beach Avenue and west of Water Street to the lake) will be restricted starting Thursday, July 24, until Monday, July 28. On-street parking will be available to valid resident and visitor permit holders only. These permits can be obtained at City Hall. Ticketing and towing will be enforced during this time period. Public parking is available at various parking lots downtown, including Chapman Parkade on Lawrence Avenue and the Library Parkade on Ellis Street. However, City Park parking lot will be closed from Wednesday, July 23, to Monday, July 28. Residents and visitors are encouraged to use public transit to enjoy the festivities downtown. Visit bctransit.com under Kelowna for route

and schedule information. Shuttle buses are also available to ticket holders. Visit centerofgravity.ca for more information. As Center of Gravity is taking place in City

overhead, and the nursery makes its own compost from discarded plants, which is used as mulch or as a soil amendment. “We take a more-scientific approach today, ensuring each plant gets the appropriate amount of water, delivered at the appropriate time,” says John. He’s proud to say Bylands has the most aggressive water conservation program of any nursery in the country, and the couple has applied what they’ve learned to their home landscape as well, with winning results. ••• With 24 per cent of all Okanagan water used on household lawns and gardens, and less water available per person than any-

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t shouldn’t come as any great surprise that a recent ICBC survey found many parents are passing along poor driving habits to their teenagers. What is less expected is that only about a third of them seem to be aware of the impact their bad behaviour is having. Whether it’s speeding, failing to come to a complete stop or not properly concentrating on the task at hand, for some, the rules of the road tend to grow a little hazy over the years. And the more comfortable we get be-

hind the wheel, the more corners we tend to cut. Still, for young drivers, there is an overwhelming amount of information coming at them fast. Add to that, heavy traffic, aggressive and impatient drivers and a seemingly endless succession of construction projects to create stress and confusion, and new drivers have enough to deal with. “Driving is particularly risky for new drivers because they lack experience. Not only are they more prone to crash but on average, 18 per cent of crash-

es involving young drivers result in an injury or fatality,” the insurance corporation points out. Allowing teens to start out with bad habits passed down— however inadvertently—is like setting them up to fail. Along with the caveat, ICBC offers a few tips for parents as they prepare their teens for one of the (simultaneously) greatest freedoms and responsibilities they will ever know. When possible, they suggest, provide your teen with a vehicle that is a manageable size and has

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friend of mine is turning 50 years old this week and is facing a career/job crisis. After long-term employment up to about the age of 46, this person has been either employed short-term or unemployed for the last four years. He worked in an industry where changes in consumer demand and technology led to the elimination of his job. With limited education, yet having years of experience, my friend sought

work in the local service sector. Over time, he found that most jobs tended to be low paying and short-term. Today he is tired of working for just above Jane minimum wage and Muskens (along with facing a financial crisis) he is likely now starting to wrestle with issues of self-worth. I’ve tried to convince him that now is the time to consider going back to school. He would probably qualify for some retraining and should pursue this opportunity. He refuses to consider this an op-

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tion. As far as he is concerned going back to school isn’t for him and he just isn’t going to do it. He keeps

thinking that a job will come up, even though he doesn’t even have the skills or education to apply for many of the jobs out there. On top of this, he has an inflated expectation of what he should be paid, which makes it even more difficult for him to find employment. He has years of experience that would serve him well in the workforce. He has an excellent work ethic and would be an asset to any company if he had the skills and abilities they require. In this person’s case that would require some upgrading in addition to some computer training. Many people are scared to go back to school after a certain age and

How many times have we read articles about senior citizens graduating b t from college or university? During recent convocation ceremonies, I noticed many significantly older adults (50 plus—both female and male) receiving certificates from Okanagan College. These certificates ranged from office administration to health care assistant. Many of these credentials are applied and prepare students to transition right into em-

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Lesson learned swimming across lake To the editor: The past weekend I entered an event called Across the Lake Swim in Kelowna, a 2.1 km swim across the Okanagan Lake with 900 other swimmers. http://acrossthelakeswim. com/ This was my first attempt at the swim and from what I had heard from others, I gauged that it would take me an hour. I notified friends and family that I was doing the event and knew that some would be there for me at the finish line cheering me

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So half an hour in and I was bang on track, then the current changed and myself and many, many more participants just hit the wall i.e. it did not matter how hard we swam we were either staying still or being blown backwards. For an hour I swam and swam and swam getting absolutely nowhere. I turned down offers of help because I have a determined mind to finish anything I start. However, whilst I was ‘wadding’ water, it suddenly

occurred to me that this is how life can be. You can plug away doing the same thing thinking you will get somewhere, knowing you can see the finishing line to your goal, but it does not matter what you do, you just cannot cross that finish line. So, I eventually got persuaded to take a ride with a volunteer who had a boat, along with many other swimmers, and was dropped off just before the finishing line so that the people who had been there awaiting our arriv-

als could cheer us on! They were obviously concerned for the wellbeing of our safety so there was huge relief that we were all safe. So to me the lesson here was, in your life you may well get to the stage where you feel you are going nowhere. If you feel this, there is no harm in asking for and accepting help to get you to where you want to get to. There is nothing worse in life than not feeling you are achieving something. So don’t ‘tread water,’ see

who is around you who can help and enjoy the spring board to achieving that goal. For me, I cannot wait to do the event next year and cross that finish line knowing that there are always people in your life who are there to help, whether they are family, friends or strangers who will give you a helping hand. Happy achieving. David Gadd, Kelowna

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No such thing as a winning side in any war To the editor: Have you ever wondered what it would take for humanity to finally end the senseless suffering that wars have been waging on innocent people? Is it possible that humans have been wired to seek conflict on purpose in order to create turmoil? Are humans addicted to wars despite the fact that humans top the list of the most intelligent species on planet Earth? Shouldn’t highly intelligent species have evolved by now into a thriving peaceful species that seeks to benefit all? The recent crisis in Ukraine has illustrated the fact that humans are possibly not capable of achieving global peace. The Ukrainian Western-backed government has been shelling civilians and residential neigh-

bourhoods in the Eastern regions of Ukraine, such as Donetsk and Lugansk, for over two months now. The real tragedies of the bombing of civilians has had very little coverage on local and international news. The biased reporting on the situation in Ukraine has failed to mention that Eastern Ukrainians are specifically targeted and not the pro-Russian fighters as has been suggested by the Kiev government. With almost 500 civilian casualties, including seven children, this is a fullblown genocidal operation which has been fully supported by NATO. I might add that Prime Minister Harper is also supporting the actions of the Ukrainian government. In one of his speeches, Petr Poroshenko,

the Ukrainian president, called the Eastern Ukrainians “subhuman parasites.” In one of Hitler’s speeches, Hitler stated that: “Ethnic parasites are a threat to the fatherland.” Poroshenko has also made a comment that once the current inhabitants are cleansed from the Eastern part of Ukraine, the land will be given to the pro-Kiev soldiers who are fighting against the pro-Russian separatists. A true leader, including Mr. Harper, should always be encouraging peace, understanding and compassion to his followers including the global community, not violence. The shameful cover up of the real situation that is occurring in Eastern Ukraine by the mainstream media is truly disgraceful. This is another example of how useless

the media is in reporting horrific atrocities that are taking place in many countries including Palestine and Ukraine. When the media finally broke the silence on the genocidal atrocities in Rwanda in 1994, almost 800,000 people had already been slaughtered. Is the media, and the global community, waiting for that to transpire in Eastern Ukraine and Palestine? Imposing an information blockade on horrific events in war zones will only escalate the violence, just like it did in Rwanda. Additionally, the lack of much needed help from the international humanitarian organizations will only intensify the suffering of the helpless victims. There are thousands of people in need of help right now. Why do such organiz-

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Couldn’t live in Kelowna as there’s no place for dogs To the editor: I read with interest the letter published on Friday July 18th from Helen Schiele concerning the lack of concern by the city towards dog owners. (Dog ‘Ambassadors’ would be Better Used Looking for Children Left to Bake Inside Parked Cars) Having only one dog beach at the south end of the city is unacceptable.

Not being able to walk on grass at the city park is also a disgrace. You would be surprised to know that these beloved pets are a member of our family and good pet owners do keep their dogs on leash, pick up after them, have them groomed and vaccinated regularly. They are probably also very well behaved because their owners have taught them

to listen. In case you were wondering: I am not a resident of this city. I live in Northern Ontario where dogs and pet owners are a valued part of society. Over the years of visiting Kelowna I have always commented on how I could never live here with respect to all the restrictions on dogs. Why not have sever-

Wake up to job reality Muskens from A10 ployment. If you are fearful of going back to school or you know of someone

who is in the same boat as my friend, ask them what is really stopping them from going back to school. Right now my friend has yet to give me a

believable answer. Jane Muskens is the registrar at Okanagan College. jmuskens@okanagan. bc.ca

al areas where dogs can swim? Having travelled the world and being a dog lover, Kelowna is the worst place I have ever

seen. The poor dogs of Kelowna. Debbie Bazuik, Timmins

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Boom Booms drop a bomb—they’ve gone R&B Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER

If there is one thing The Boom Booms are known for, it’s the easy lilt of positive energy flowing from their Caribbean-style, reggae-inspired live sets. Well, that and their audience. Dedicated to building a fan base wherever they go, the East Van clan claim their “Eastside pride” is what’s drawn audiences so consistent a look into the sea of faces at a Boom Booms concert can feel like watching a video loop. “It comes from being from a neighbourhood where that’s how it is,” said Aaron Ross. “…I think it’s just something that comes naturally to people who have grown up in a neighbourhood.” This might be downplaying the talent. Now working on a new EP with producer Chin Injeti—a founding member of Bass is Base whose work with Eminem, 50 Cent and Drake has him on the Canadian music scene’s rising star

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THE Boom Booms’ Aaron Ross (centre) describes their new sound as “DJ Premier-y, guitar-driven hip hop beats.” list—The Boom Booms’ ability to connect has won them cover play in Vancouver’s major dailies and enough ardent support to attract the movers and shakers to build a career. Asked how they hooked up with Injeti, for example, Ross pointed squarely to the signature street party winning them headlines like

“Party Time, Your Block or Mine?” from the Vancouver Sun. “He really connected with the band when he came to our block party in 2012 and saw, OK, these guys aren’t just doing the indie band thing. They’re about representing where they’re from and building community,” said Ross. For those who have

seen The Boom Booms play—and they have given Kelowna, and the Okanagan in general, plenty of chances with consistent appearances at Keloha, Sapphire and Habitat—you’ll know their beat-focused fusion always gets people grooving on the dance floor, whether it’s a beach or a back alley.

But the band’s jam is now moving more to R&B with Ross channelling Otis Redding and thawing out an old hip hop feel. Just back from last weekend’s Pemberton Music Festival, Ross was raving about Kendrick Lamar’s set. “I think it was just the energy around him;

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the seriousness of the delivery,” he said. “Every word, there was a lot of presence behind every word because he was coming from a place of telling the truth and pushing his genre forward.” The Boom Booms are seriously pushing their own boundaries as well at the moment. Growing up in a neighbourhood that has become the ‘it’ place to live in a city where middle income-earners put out 70 per cent of their pay cheques or more on million-dollar homes, keeping the community together has become more about drawing friends in as neighbours move away. The Boom Booms will thus be making three appearances in this neck of the woods, hoping to reconnect with fans and show everyone where their music is heading. Catch The Boom Booms at Sapphire on Aug. 8, hosting an East Van-style block party Aug. 9, and at Gatzke Orchard Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. (gatzefarmmarkets.com). For more visit theboombooms.com.

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Apes most worthy DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES With its $73 million box office take, this film, like its characters, has come out swinging (oh sorry!) and is poised to set records this summer. This sequel, which takes place 10 years after the outbreak of the ALZ113 virus that killed millions, has the human survivors living in squalor in what is left of San Francisco and the Apes living in their natural habitat in the woods around the destroyed city—with neither ape nor human knowing the other is near. Directed by Matt Reeves, Andy Serkis reprises his role as the ape leader, Caesar, the genetically evolved ape who

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Volunteer: For a sense of community Shannon Jorgenson CONTRIBUTOR

Whether you are new to the community, or a long-time resident, consider volunteering at a museum or heritage organization to learn about your community’s history while you meet new friends. As the population of the Okanagan grows and the landscape changes, it can sometimes be challenging to develop or maintain that sense of place that creates a community. An awareness of community history will help develop or recreate that sense of place which makes volunteering so personally rewarding. Museums and heritage sites are more than just collections of ob-

jects or buildings, they are the accumulated history of lives lived, the stories and personal histories that shaped our community. This history is central to what our community is today. At the Lake Country Museum and Archives, our volunteers range in age from teens to retirees, those who are brand new to the community and want to learn more about their new home, and others whose parents or grandparents settled here long ago. They all share at least

one thing in common—a love of history. Working with the artefacts, old photographs and documents that tell the story of our past gives our volunteers that sense of place and feeling of being part of a community. As they learn more, volunteers are encouraged to get to know the collections and perhaps continue with personal research. Learn about your community’s history and make new friends at the Lake Country Museum and Archives.

Volunteer positions include a wide range of opportunities to utilize current skills and learn new ones, such as historical research and writing, cataloguing artefacts and archival materials, assisting with exhibitions, assisting with tours and events, conducting oral history interviews, and working with community-based projects. To find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Lake Country Museum and Archives, please visit our website at www.lakecountrymuseum.com or phone 250766-0111. Shannon Jorgenson is the manager of the Lake Country Museum and Archives.

Brainy vs beefy kind of brawn I t is Scarlett Johansson versus The Rock in this weekend’s battle royale at the box office.

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Rick Davis Johansson stars in Lucy and the man formerly known as The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, stars as Hercules and one would think that the latter would be the natural winner. However, the buzz is growing for Johansson’s first starring role in an action movie after proving her mettle as Black Widow in Iron Man 2, The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Add to that writer/director Luc Besson (who I like to describe as France’s Steven Spiel-

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MORGAN Freeman (left) stars with Scarlett Johansson in the action-thriller Lucy. berg), creator of some of the most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history in movies like La Femme Nikita, The Professional and The Fifth Element, helms what looks to be his best effort in years. Add a dash of Morgan Freeman and one of the most original looking movies of the summer has a strong chance to become the sleeper hit of the season. Johansson stars as the

title character, a woman living in Taipei, Taiwan who is forced to work as a drug mule for the mob. She turns the tables on her captors when a drug implanted in her body inadvertently leaks into her system, allowing her to use more than the normal 10 per cent of her brain’s capacity. As a result, she becomes superhuman, absorbing mass amounts of information instantaneously and developing abilities like telekinesis,

strength and agility transforming her into a warrior beyond human logic. Becoming Hercules is a role that Dwayne Johnson seemed to be destined to play, but the already fit former wrestler underwent eight months of more intensive training to become the mythological Greek demigod. Brett Ratner, director of the Rush Hour trilogy, Red Dragon and X-Men: The Last Stand is behind the camera for this latest version which also stars Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes and John Hurt. Although it may not catch Lucy at the box office this weekend, this will definitely do better than The Legend of Hercules released earlier this year, especially since Johnson is so charismatic in every movie he is in. Rick Davis is the general manager of Landmark Cinemas 8. LCC163-GM@landmark cinemas.com

Apes has good entertainment value Steen from A12 was raised and taught by humans and is conflicted when faced with the reality that his loyalties may be divided. What is quite incredible is the technology used to bring this to the screen and I can’t begin to fathom what filming must have consisted of. With the Tim Burton film, ape suits and make up was used, here it’s all ‘mocap,’ which means, motion

capture technology and is the process of recording a live motion event and translating it to 3D digital performance now being used in law, medicine, engineering and more. The first technology-based studies of motion were conducted in the 19th century, long before film came into being. Serkis, who played Gollum in Lord of the Rings, is a leading mocap performer and he is awesome in this film, as is the

whole cast. This film takes us away to a place where we might all find ourselves and then find the need to ask “Who is the human and who is the animal?” or are we all really the same when given the situation and the provocation? The box office revenues for some shows often don’t accurately reflect its quality and entertainment value. This one is a wonderful example of

a show that’s a real blockbuster with heart and it’s well worth seeing— maybe leave the really young ones at home as there is violence. Do see this one! I give Dawn of the Planet of the Apes five reels.

Susan Steen is a local movie buff. susansteen1234@shaw.ca

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Verbal stories turned into school books Ghana children’s verbal stories turned into school books. Folk tales come to life in print thanks to team of UBCO teacher candidates. Verbal stories, handed down for generations, are now published in school books in Ghana, thanks to a group of UBC Okanagan students. The seven illustrated books were produced by Nabit children in the village of Bolgatanga, in the Upper East Region of Ghana, with the help of UBCO Faculty of Education teacher candidates. The project is part of PhD student Cindy Bourne’s research exploring the design principles of global service-learning projects. Education students Jessica Bens, Holly Corbett, Meghan Epp, Alisha Hoy, Dorothy Marcy, Stephen MacInnis, and Sara Pereira worked with junior high school students in Bolgatanga to choose, illustrate, and write the folklore for the storybooks.

“Reading stories to children is one of our society’s greatest pleasures and it has lasting impact—opening doors to imagination, learning, and a love of literature,” said Bourne. “Providing relevant books that reflect their unique culture and the artistic talent of their young people was an honour and an experience that the teacher candidates will never forget.” The Nabit are a proud people with a rich culture, explains Bourne. Much of the economy is subsistence farming, the region is one of the poorest in Ghana, and there are many challenges in providing education and resources. In the Nabdam school district, there are limited books available for children learning to read. What books are access-

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Bolgatanga, students and villagers pore over their own colourful illustrations on the pages and read the words they helped translate. ible are often donated from overseas, and while helpful, are often not culturally relevant. The UBC students worked with two local junior high schools, taking seven local stories and creating English versions, English being the official language in Ghana. The students provided colourful images to go with the stories and trans-

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lated the work into Nabit. The result is culturally relevant stories, says Bourne. And she describes the moment when community members opened the books for the first time as unforgettable. Working closely with Ghana partners, Bourne and her doctoral supervisor Susan Crichton, developed the book project so it can provide faculty of education teacher candidates with an opportunity to use their knowledge in a meaningful way. At the same time, they have helped increase English competency for high school students, and pro-

vide culturally relevant reading for primary students in Boglatanga. Interest in the books is widespread across the Nabdam school district. Fundraising activities are underway both in Canada and in Ghana to ensure that copies of the books become available in the primary schools of Bolgatanga and there are plans for more books to be developed. Meanwhile, UBC graduate student Robyn Giffen has dovetailed her research with the faculty of education’s book project. Giffen’s master’s research is creating a writing system for the Nabit people so they can begin to write in their own language as well as in English. Giffen is studying anthropology at UBC’s Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences and was in Ghana at the same time as the education students. Through the results of her research and the work of the local Nabit Language Committee, the books will also introduce some of the first Nabit words into print. To view the books visit the website http://issuu. com/ubcedo.

Educator awarded excellence in teaching honour Rhonda Draper, from Kelowna, is the inaugural recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the UBC Okanagan Faculty of Education. Draper will be formally presented the award July 26 at the 25th anniversary celebration dinner. The award was created to recognize the exceptional teaching inside and outside of the classroom to highlight the remarkable educators in the valley. Draper receives a $2,000 cash prize and a sculpture created by local Okanagan artist Ede Axelson. “I am honoured to be receiving the inaugural award,” said Draper. “Like my colleagues, I Rhonda Draper strive each day to nurture and develop Canada’s most precious resource—our children.” Draper, who is a music specialist at École Glenmore Elementary, is a Governor General’s award-winning teacher who brings 24 years of teaching experience to her Okanagan classroom. Nominators emphasized Draper’s passion as an educator and as a community leader, acknowledging her successful strategies for integrating the arts across a variety of subjects. Draper is lauded as the creator of the award-winning stage musical “How Canada Came to Be,” which teaches Canadian history through Canadian folk songs. She was the winner of the Okanagan Arts Award for Education, and is president of the Central Okanagan Music Education Association. A former TEDxKelowna speaker, Draper founded Month of Love at the Global Citizen Conference, a tool which teaches social compassion which has raised more than $50,000 for humanitarian aid. Draper is currently studying her master of arts with the Faculty of Education.

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Anti-spam legislation to curtail email distractions

rowing up I used to watch Monty Python on TV so every time I hear the word spam I think back to their comedy bit on Spam. Today, we now have some anti-spam legislation so most of us will be breathing a sigh of relief because that has already cut down on the massive amounts of spam emails that we have been receiving. The original process started back in 2004 when the government undertook a study to determine how much spam was being distributed across the Internet. This study resulted in a report completed in May 2005 recommending legislation to control the spammers. The legislation was tabled on May 25, 2010, and received royal assent Dec. 15, 2010. At that time, the federal government began working on the legislation and associated regulations. To give small businesses enough time to become aware and compliant with the regulations, the actual effective date for most of the regulations was July 1, 2014. Computer programs have until Jan. 15, 2015, to make their programs compliant and the actual ability to take action against spammers (called Private Right of Action) does not come into effect until July 1, 2017. This legislation was enacted to encourage and promote the growth and acceptance of electronic commerce by ensuring confidence and trust in the on-line marketplace. The legislation is expected to deter spam and other damaging and deceptive electronic threats such as identity theft, phishing and spyware from occurring in Canada and to help drive spammers out of Canada over a three year period. Please note that the Canada Revenue Agency would like to use electronic commerce to deposit your refund, GST and CCTB directly into your bank account beginning as soon as possible. The legislation involves that several agencies work together to combat the problem and gives these agencies the authority to share information and evidence with their international counterparts. The Canadian agencies are the Competition Bureau, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. There will be some exceptions defined in the act such as family or a personal relationships. Family is defined as a spousal and/or child relationship and personal being any two people who have had two-way communications before the spam item occurred. Other exceptions are emails within a business organization or sent between business organizations that already have

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a relationship. Banking sites, legal items, registered charities and responses to complaints, inquiries and requests and any commercial emails sent to organizations that are located in areas outside Canada that have their own anti-spam legislation are also ex-

empt. If you are a member of a non-business organization, that business would be exempt from sending you emails. If the emails being sent to you have a subscribe/unsubscribe attached to them, those emails are exempt from the legislation because they are giving you the opportunity to unsubscribe from the receipt of those emails. There is a section in the legislation that focuses on referrals by a third party and also sharing contacts with third parties. If you are referred to a site by someone that is a client of the site, that would be an exempt situation. If you are part of a client base for a business, that business can seek your consent to allow another business to send you commercial electronic messages (CEM) but they must also allow you to unsubscribe as well. What is the definition of a commercial electronic message? If a message’s purpose or one of its purposes is to encourage participation in a commercial activity, then it is considered a CEM. However, if there is a pre-existing commercial relationship, might hyperlink to a website, that message may not be considered as a CEM under the act. If none of the message’s content is to encourage the recipient in additional commercial activity but provides additional information or clarification involving a commercial activity already underway, then it would not be considered a CEM. Included in this definition are surveys, polling, newsletters, messages soliciting charitable donations, political contributions, or other political activities that do not encourage participation in a commercial activity. So if the purpose is to advertise, promote, market or otherwise offer a product, good or service, business or gaming opportunity or interest in land, the message is clearly a CEM and falls under the legislation. How is the act going to be enforced? There will be regulatory measures such as administrative penalties and through a private right of action. Do you have further questions? Both the CRTC and Industry Canada will issue updated Frequently Asked Questions and Responses on the CRTC and Fightspam.gc.ca websites. Gabriele Banka is a CPA CGA and the owner of Banka & Company. 250-763-4528 info@bankaco.com

Charity golf tournament at Two Eagles The Okanagan Business Excellence fundraiser golf tournament takes place Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Two Eagles golf course in West Kelowna. The tournament begins at 2 p.m. with

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The Heritage Retirement Residence, at 3630 Brown Rd. in West Kelowna.

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The Heritage makes a very public debut The Smith Creek Fire gave The Heritage Retirement Residence a hasty but welcomed introduction to West Kelowna last week. The retirement residence opened up its doors to offer temporary shelter for some 150 residents who were evacuated from their homes due to the fire. “That experience enabled us to learn a lot about our new community we call home and how incredibly

generous people are, the sense of history and community that exists in West Kelowna,” said Monica Giesbrecht, assistant general manager of The Heritage, at 3630 Brown Rd. “Coming from Hawthorn Park, I had no idea how tight and committed a community West Kelowna is and the rich history that exists here. People have been living here for 20, 40 years and everyone seems

to know everyone. It’s just awesome for us to see that sense of community, people here looking out for each other.” While The Heritage made the rooms available, most weren’t equipped with any furnishings, which brought about donations from local businesses such as Walmart, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Tim Hortons and Shoppers Drug Mart among others. Everything came in, from

bedding and mattresses to toiletries. The last Heritage evacuee was able to return home this week, and the donated household items left behind have been collected and stored to assist with future emergency response efforts. Adding to the historical connection to community, The Heritage also includes beams saved from the former packinghouse used in its construction. “We have

a display on one of our walls that explains about that and we had three of the first employees of that packinghouse take a tour last week,” Giesbrecht said. The Heritage came under the ownership of Diversicare Canada Management Services in May. There is a bit of history around the site as it has gone through ownership of two other companies, and the building itself sat vacant on the site

for several years. “There is a bit of a stigma attached to the building because of the history of kind of opening and shutting, but we are here to stay. Diversicare owns and runs The Heritage and this is who we are,” she said. Diversicare is an award winning long-time owner/ developer of seniors’ retirement residences, bringing 30-plus years experience managing 35 retirement homes and five long-term care residences. Diversicare’s president and chief executive officer, John Carnella, said: “We are delighted to have acquired The Heritage as it fits perfectly into our growing portfolio of premium senior living residences across Canada. In addition, it is a fitting complement to our existing senior living community in Kelowna, Hawthorn Park, which we have owned and operated for 25 years.” “The residents of West Kelowna can look forward to the same exceptional quality services offered by Hawthorn Park without

having to cross the bridge,” added Elroy Jespersen, Divesicare Canada vice-president for Western Canada. “For many years, people have had to relocate from their own community to receive the very best in Retirement Living offered by Hawthorn Park. This is no longer a problem as The Heritage will have the same quality services that residents have come to expect.” Giesbrecht said the ability to bundle what services you want to fit your retirement lifestyle is a key feature of The Heritage, which has 145 units. The Heritage offers studio, one bedroom, one bedroom/den, two bedroom and two bedroom and den suites in a condominium-style setting that includes a kitchenette with a four-burner stove top. Other features include a salt water pool, library with Internet service, putting green, shuffleboard, courtyard lounge area, gardening centre for residents, daily continued on page 18

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Care for shade trees in the heat Although I have lived here all my life I find the summer heat unbearable. If I have to go out in the blazing sun I’m searching for shade. Knowing it takes a long time for a tree to grow, I decided to ask Jeanette Merrick, OXA board president and manager of Bartlett Tree Expert’s Central Okanagan office, to give me some tips on how to help our trees through the heat wave. This is what I learned from her: Just as we suffer from the heat, so do trees. Well-established, mature trees, in good soil, generally

Gwen Steele

have a good root system so can manage unless the heat wave is prolonged. Trees in poor, fast-draining soil will need supplemental water. When watering a tree it is best to give them a long, slow soaking so the water has a chance to go deep. Watering at the drip line is the most effective. That

is where the tree’s feeder roots are. Young trees need to be watered regularly for the first three years to help them get their root system established. After that they will need a good, long soak during hot weather until they are mature. One way to do this is with a gator bag. It holds five gallons of water. Water is slowly released through tiny holes. Trees that have been stressed, such as by nearby construction, need extra care with attention to watering. If you are fortunate enough

to have boulevard trees, be sure to give them a long, slow soak if they are young or show any signs of stress. Mulching is another way to help your trees. Mulch helps preserve moisture in the ground, prevents the formation of a hard crust on the soil surface and discourages water-thirsty weed growth. A four inch layer of material such as Glengrow or composted wood waste can be spread flat around a tree and out beyond the drip line. Keep the mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Gwen Steele is executivedirector of the Okanagan Xeriscape Association.

Green Square block party This Saturday, July 26, Fortune Marketing will fete the near-completion of phase 2 of the Green Square development with a Richtfest Block Party. Construction of the first 20 units, at 3626 Missions Springs Drive in Kelowna, will be completed by November 2014, many of which have already been sold.

Each three-bedroom townhouse features contemporary styling and award-winning design. Residents can customize their living space with three floor plans and three colour palettes to choose from. The brainchild of Kelowna-based Troika Developments, Green Square has been developed with an environmentally-friendly focus

from the water-permeable concrete to the wealth of green space. Located in the Lower Mission, Green Square is a short distance to beaches, walking trails, shopping and restaurants. Saturday’s Block Party will commence with Richtfest, a concept introduced by Corwest Builders who are managing the construction

of Green Square. The traditional German ceremony is used to celebrate the effort and labour that goes into a new home and is intended to bless the property. The public is invited to stop by Green Square from noon to 4 p.m. for hot dogs, refreshments, children’s activities and a tour through the phase 2 units.

The Heritage library.

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dining room menu of eating options and bistro club. The price range is from $1,650 a month for studio suites up to $3,415 for the two bedroom and den layout. The basic monthly fee includes accommodation, utilities (except for telephone and cable), emergency response, recreation programs, housekeeping and concierge service. Additional ancillary services are available on a “fee for service” basis. “What Diversicare is known

for is providing the option for an independent living lifestyle but to also be able to provide health support living needs so you don’t have to move somewhere else to get more individual diversified care,” Giesbrecht said. Residents choose the type and number of services they want. Charmaine Kramer, general manager of The Heritage said, “I’m excited to be part of this new retirement community at this early stage and help put together the service team that will

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provide the extraordinary services we know our future residents will expect. Together we hope to build a community where people will not only feel safe, secure, and supported, but will also thrive.” The Heritage is now offering tours showcasing some model suites. Call anytime for more information or to book your personal tour. For more information about the Heritage, visit the website heritageretirementliving.com, call 250-768-9926 or email info.theheritage@ diversicare.ca.

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Legal provisions if over-extended by car payment debt A utomobile dealerships want to sell cars. Financial institutions want to lend money. People want to own cars. A financial outlook released mid-December, 2013, said that Canadians would take on record levels of consumer debt this year, in large part to buy cars. Car and truck sales in Canada have jumped, with the length of car loans getting longer and

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Paul Hergott longer. Payments are being stretched out for as long as six and eight years. Everybody wins— the dealership sells the car, the financial institu-

tion gets a bunch of interest and the consumer gets the car One big, happy family, right? Well, problems arise when something goes wrong between the time the brand new car leaves the sales lot and the time of the last lease or loan payment. The moment the “brand new car” becomes a used car, its value dives below the amount you owe on the loan. I see it regularly. Put yourself in the shoes of

a crash victim whose car has been “written off” because it would cost more to repair the damage to the car than the car is worth. You are paid $18,000 by ICBC as compensation for the “fair market value” of your car. The company that financed your purchase of that car holds a hand out to be paid the $23,000 balance owing on your loan or lease. I am a “David and

Goliath” guy. I love it when the stone in the slingshot takes down the big, bully giant. I am going to share with you a little known law in British Columbia which will help you, or someone close to you, in circumstances where the amount owing on a car exceeds its value. It came up for me recently when a family friend consulted with me on behalf of that person’s elderly family member

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with a terminal illness. asset in your hands and I actually don’t know “suing” you for the full her name, but I’ll call her amount owing. “Grace.” How could that proviGrace no longer had sion help Grace? any use for the car she had Let’s say Grace purchased because of her stopped making the illness. She took it to the monthly payments. The dealership to “turn it in.” loan would go into default They refused to take it and Goliath would have back unless Grace came to make that choice. up with an extra few thouDoes Goliath leave sand dollars to pay the dif- the $18,000 car in Grace’s ference between the dehands and bring an expreciated value of the car pensive and time consumand the amount she still ing lawsuit against her to owed. recover the full $22,000 Why? The “seize or owing? More likely, Golsue” provisions in section iath will seize and sell the 67 of the Personal Propcar to pay off most of the erty Security Act. debt, which extinguishes Those provisions offer the $4,000 balance. an important protection to Unfortunately, the the “Davids” of the world “seize or sue” provisions who have purchased a do nothing to help in the “consumer good” (not “written off car” scenario one for business) on cred- because no financial comit and the finance company is going to seize, or pany has taken “securaccept the surrender of, ity” against the item pura smashed up wreck that chased by registration would cost more to fix in the Personal Property than it’s worth. Registry. It’s what hapThe provisions are pens every time you purmost helpful in the scenchase (with financing) or ario of someone who has lease a car. simply over-extended In a nutshell, section themselves with ever-ris67 says that if Goliath (the ing consumer debt, but company you owe the not so much that bankmoney to) seizes (sends a ruptcy must be resorted bailiff out to take the car to. If you or someone you away from you) or acknow is in that position, cepts your “surrender of ask a lawyer or other the goods,” then Goliath’s trusted advisor how these right to come after you provisions might help you for the balance owing on move yourself forward your loan or lease is extin- rather than being stuck in guished. a financial rut. They must make a Paul Hergott is a choice between “seizing” lawyer at Hergott Law in the goods and “writing West Kelowna. (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX off” the loss or leaving the paul@hlaw.ca

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SPORTS

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Dillabaugh joins LA Kings in full-time role

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KIM Dillabaugh is leaving the Kelowna Rockets for a full-time position with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings

A key component of the Kelowna Rockets’ coaching staff for more than a decade, Kim Dillabaugh is moving on. Dillabaugh has accepted a full-time role with the Los Angeles Kings, adding scouting to his duties as the NHL club’s overseer of goaltender development. A native of Duncan, the 36-year-old Dillabaugh has served as the Rockets’ goaltending coach since 2003, and also played with the WHL club in the mid-1990s. Dillabaugh, who has been working with the Kings’ on a part-time basis for the last eight seasons, said the importance of his time spent with the Rockets can’t be overstated. “It’s a very exciting, but tough day,” said Dillabaugh. “I have been very

fortunate to work for one of the premier franchises in the Canadian Hockey League for 11 seasons. Throughout my time here I have had the privilege of working for and with many tremendous people. My family and I would like to thank Bruce, the Hamilton family and the entire Kelowna Rockets organization. We have forged lifelong friendships and are proud to have been part of a first class organization and the Kelowna community.” Dillabaugh played three WHL seasons as a goalie, including as a Rocket in both Tacoma and Kelowna. After retiring from playing he moved into coaching, joining the Rockets in 2003-04. Rockets President/ GM Bruce Hamilton said the development of

the Rockets’ goaltenders under Dillabaugh has been a big part of the Rockets’ success. “You don’t win without great goaltending and Kim has done a remarkable job for a lot of goalies that have played here,” said Hamilton. “I think this is an excellent situation. Kim has been with us for a long time and now he’s moving up and he has two Stanley Cups to his name. Certainly it’s going to be a loss, but we’re excited for his opportunity.” Since 2006, Dillabaugh has been in charge of goaltender development for the LA Kings, a role that will expand this coming NHL season to include scouting and evaluating goaltenders in preparation for the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. “I’m excited to be taking on an expanded role,”

said Dillabaugh. “My experience with Los Angeles over the past eight seasons has been tremendous and now having the opportunity to work full time with one of the NHL’s top franchises is a great opportunity and a challenge.” Dillabaugh is the second member of the Rockets coaching staff to move to a higher level after the earlier departure of head coach Ryan Huska. The search for a new goaltender coach is underway immediately. “Our intention is to fill the position,” said Hamilton, adding that Dillabaugh will help the Rockets in the hiring process. “It’s going to be critical that the next person that comes in continues to follow the same plan that Kim has established here.”

Okanagan Sun’s Gering a quick study on gridiron

Warren Henderson

STAFF REPORTER

Jonas Gering had never played a down of football until his senior year at Rutland secondary. Based on what he’s accomplished on the gridiron in three short years, it’s safe to say the switch over from his first passion—rugby—has been an unqualified success. A BCFC all-star last season, the 20-year-old Gering has developed into one of junior football’s top defensive lineman and one of the Okanagan Sun’s most dominant players.

At the urging of RSS teacher and assistant coach Darren Stregger, Gering decided to give football a whirl back in 2011. He hasn’t looked back since. “I was fascinated with rugby, but at the end of Grade 11 I decided to go the (football) spring camp at Rutland,” said Gering, who was born in Germany. “When I put the pads on for the first time, I loved it right away. The whole team aspect, the style of game, the planning that goes into getting ready to play…I was sold from the start.” The Sun would heart-

ily agree that rugby’s loss was football’s gain. As a rookie in 2012, Gering was simply trying to crack the Sun roster when opportunity knocked. With resident star defensive lineman Steven Doege away at B.C. Lions’ practise during the week, Gering began making his mark during Sun practises. “When (Jonas) came in we had a pretty good D-line and he wasn’t going to be getting a lot of playing time, he had height but he was still undersized, weight-wise,” said Sun defensive coordinator Nathan Mollard.

“He benefitted most from when Doege was away, he got lots of reps and really started to develop. It transformed him, he worked hard and learned the game fast.” And Gering hasn’t simply developed skillwise over the last couple of seasons—he grew from 190 pounds as a rookie to 225 last year to 240 pounds this season. From a boy to a man, Mollard said Gering is the complete package. “He’s relentless and he has great power,” said Mollard. “He’s a big kid who has grown stronger and just gets more power-

ful. He’s also one of our leaders on defense and we’re absolutely looking for him to lead us this year.” Gering credits head coach Shane Beatty’s weight program for helping him get into peak physical football shape, and many of his coaches for believing in his abilities every step of the way. “It’s crazy how fast it’s all happened,” said the 6-foot-3, 240-pound Gering. “Coach (Shane Beatty) keeps reminding how much I’ve accomplished and how much See Sun A24

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DEFENSIVE end Jonas Gering will be one of the Okanagan Sun’s leaders on defense this season.

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SPORTS

▼ BC SUMMER GAMES

Athans’ triple gold leads Kelowna athletes at B.C. Games

Warren Henderson

STAFF REPORTER

Kelowna’s Marcus Athans set the standard for Central Okanagan athletes at the 2014 B.C. Summer Games with a triple gold-medal performance last weekend in on Vancouver Island. Competing for zone 2, the 13-year-old Athans dominated the water ski competition, capturing first place in (10-13) slalom, tricks and jumping. “I think he was pretty focused,” said Gary Athans, Marcus’ coach, dad and former Canadian water ski champ. “The athletes went off alphabetically, so he went first each time and didn’t have to wait around. They may have put some pressure on the other guys, so Marcus did well.” Thompson Okanagan teammate Halle Gainey

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KELOWNA’S Marcus Athans won three gold medals

for zone 2 in water skiing, while teammate Halle Gainey won three medals, including gold on the water at the B.C. Games. from Kelowna struck for three medals in the girls 10-13 division—gold in

slalom, silver in wake skate and bronze in wake boarding.

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THE Thompson Okanagan zone 2 girls soccer team, including eight players from Kelowna, celebrate their gold medal win at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo.

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And as a team, zone 2 picked up the overall silver medal. “That was a nice, a big surprise to win silver,” Athans added. “Lower Mainland has a lot of ski clubs and a lot of athletes, so we’re happy with what the kids did.” The towed water sports team is: Marcus Athans, Gary Athans (head coach), Isaac Athans, Kyle Blaser, Justin Fowler, Halle Gainey Anthony Kurkjian, Pat Mulligan (asst. coach), Nathan Tonogai, Reece Hawthrone and Finn O’Keefe. ••• Here’s a look at the other medal winners from zone 2: Girls soccer—gold The Thompson Okanagan girls’ soccer team allowed just two goals all weekend en route to capturing the gold medal at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. In Sunday’s final, the zone 2 girls downed Vancouver-Squamish 2-0 in the final. Lindsay Notte and Sophia Seibel scored the goals, while Sophie Gibson posted the shut-

out. The zone 2 girls defeated Kootenay, Vancouver-Squamisg and Northwest in the round robin, then took care of Fraser River Delta in the semifinal. “I knew we would be competitive and thought we would have a shot at a medal,” said zone 2 coach Dave Notte. “After watching the girls and the efforts in the first two games, I really liked our chances. It was a huge thrill for them to win it, there were so many tears after. It was well deserved.” The gold medalists from zone 2 are: Emma Lockwood (Vernon), Brooke Barcelona (Kelowna), Kate Cartier (Kelowna), Maria Iannone (Penticton), Lindsay Notte (Kelowna), Selena Arima (Kelowna), Dave Notte - head coach (Kelowna), Alysia Foster (Kelowna), Angalena Cross (Salmon Arm), Melaina Corrado (Kelowna), Tatiana Mueller (Kamloops), Kendra McDonald (Kamloops), Rylee Semeniuk (Kelowna), Sophia Seibel (Kamloops) and Carli Tingstad-assist-

ant coach (Vernon).

Kyra NcNulty

Bike, swim Kelowna’s Kyra McNulty boosted zone 2’s medal count with a four-medal performance. McNulty was a force on the bike, on foot and in the water, claiming gold in the aquathlon competition, silver in both the super sprint triathlon and triathlon, and a bronze medal in the duathlon. Wrestling Kelowna’s Emily Castro bested the competition to win gold in the girls 69 kg division. In the final, Castro defeated Tristina Howse

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Gering gearing up for Sun Sun from A23 more there is in store. I’m excited.” And with the depth and potential Gering sees in his year’s edition of the Sun, he can’t help but anticipate a long and pros-

perous 2014 campaign for the junior squad. “With all the recruits we’ve brought in, we have all the tools to go a long way,” Gering said. “We learned about our weaknesses last season and will be better this year. I really

like this team.” Gering and the Sun will kick off the B.C. Football Conference regular season this Saturday night in Chilliwack against the Valley Huskers.

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▼ BC SUMMER GAMES

As a team, Thompson Okanagan athletes fifth overall

BC Games from A24 from Cariboo North-East. Athletics Kelowna’s Taryn O’Neill was in fine form on the track in Nanaimo, winning two medals. She earned gold in the 2000m, then added a silver in the 1200 metre event. Girls basketball— silver The Thompson Okanagan girls took the silver medal in basketball competition at the games. The zone 2 team reached the final before losing 37-27 to Fraser Valley A. A night earlier in the semifinal, the zone 2 girls knocked off Vancouver Squamish A in a thriller, 44-41. “When you’ve got 10 girls that can all play and contribute we set lofty goals,” said coach Rob Mitchell. “To see the girls reach the gold medal game was a wonderful experience and while we came within 10 points of the gold, our girls definitely reached many of the

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THE zone 2 girls basketball team displays the silver medal at the B.C. Summer Games. goals we set out”. The Central Okanagan players and coaches on the team are: Rachel Hare, Reanne Mitchell, Rob Mitchell (head coach), Jordan Robb, Jenna Robinson, Jill Robinson (asst. coach), Deziree Day, Grace DeMug, Jocelyn Podolsky, Mackenzie Horst and Teaghan Wal-

lace. 3X3 Basketball (boys)—silver Kelowna’s Benjamin Hitchens was a member of the zone 2 team which took the silver medal in boys 3x3 basketball. The Thompson Okanagan boys lost to Fraser Valley in the final. Field lacrosse-bronze

The zone 2 boys field lacrosse team fought their way to a bronze medal in Nanaimo. On Sunday, the Thompson Okanagan boys defeated Fraser River Delta 10-9 in a tight and close third-place game. Keaton Brownlee set up Ryan Hughes for the game winner with two minutes remaining in the

third period. Kelowna players on the team are: Josh DuBrett, Ryan Hughes, Keaton Brownlee, Zane Torres and Jameson Murray. Beach volleyball— boys silver, girls bronze Kelowna’s Tanner Thiessen teamed up with Kyle Kohlhauser from Penticton to grab second place overall in boys beach volleyball. The zone 2 boys lost to Vancouver Island-Central Coast in the gold medal final. In the girls’ beach division, Kelowna’s Alexa Eger and Gemma Davies defeated Vancouver Island-Central Coast in the third-place game to win the bronze medal. Volleyball (boys)— bronze The Thompson Okanagan boys volleyball team ousted Cariboo in the third-place game to capture the bronze medal. Central Okanagan players on the zone 2 team are: Kyle Butchart, Gray-

Host Gallagher’s foursome wins Pro-Junior title

The Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club team took advantage of the familiar surroundings to win the 2014 edition of the Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of B.C. Pro-Junior Championship. Captained by host professional Peter Hopley, the Gallagher’s foursome secured the title in convincing style on Monnday at their home Canyon dCourse. - Featured juniors Chris Matte, Andrew Gorges and Peter’s son, Matt Hopley, finished at 23-under par for the twoball event. Finishing six shots nback were the teams from from Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club and Tow-er Ranch Golf & Country eClub . Matt Hopley, a 10 handicap, fired his best 5ever round of 79 to support his father’s 4-under par 68 performance, both

key to the team’s strong finish. Chris Matte and Andrew Gorges also made well-timed contributions to the team total. “We played well together,” said an excited Matt Hopley. “It was like every time two of us had a bad hole, the other two were making eagle.” Each of the juniors from the winning Gallagher’s team takes home a PING I25 Driver for their efforts— just part of the lavish prize table presented by PING Golf Canada. The field featured 22 teams from across British Columbia, consisting of four-person teams captained by one head, executive, head teaching pro or assistant pro, along with three junior players who are members of the club where the professional is employed and are under 18 years of age. The tournament hon-

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Emily Epp Swimming Kelowna’s Emily Epp won three bronze medals in the pool at the B.C. Games. Epp claimed second place in both the girls in the 100 breaststroke and 1500m freestyle events. She was also part of the zone 2 girls team which won a bronze medal in the 4 by 50 medley

relay. Golf Kelowna’s Tiegan Taylor earned a silver medal in the girls’ golf competition. Taylor carded a two-day score of 160 to tie for second place overall, just two strokes back of the winner. More bronze In athletics, Cameron Noble won a bronze medal in pole vault, while Hannah Ruste earned bronze in the synchro swimming 4/5 solo event. Special Olympics Kelowna’s Chris Lunt won two medals in special olympics events in Nanaimo. Lunt won the silver medal in long jump and a bronze in shot-put. ••• In team competition, the Thompson Okanagan finished fifth overall with 79 medals—22 gold, 22 silver and 35 bronze. For complete results from the games, visit bcgames.org

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SPORTS ▼ ATHLETICS

Turner wins national senior decathlon title Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

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KELOWNA’S James Turner captured gold in senior men’s decathlon last week at the Canadian combined events

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One of the country’s top decathletes for two years at the junior level, James Turner is now proving he belongs with the big boys. The 20-year-old from Kelowna laid claim to his first Canadian senior decathlon title last week at the national championships in Ottawa. The meet doubled as the Pan Am Combined Events Cup, where Turner placed third overall against athletes from nations such the U.S., Cuba and the Dominican. Turner’s 10-event score of 7,408 points was 23 better than Canadian rival Pat Arbour of Ottawa, while No. 1 ranked Damian Warner didn’t compete in the decathlon. Still, Turner was thrilled to secure his first national senior men’s championship. “It means a lot to win this,” said Turner, who turns 21 on Aug. 4. “Since I was young, it’s always

been a goal of mine to get this, I’ve been working toward it for a long time. Those junior titles were fun, now I’m glad I’ve taken the next step.” Based on the opening day of competition in Ottawa, it didn’t look like Turner was necessarily destined for the top of the podium. Turner earned a decathlon PB in the 100 metres, then finished the day off as the top Canadian in the 400 metre event in 49.65. However, less than spectacular efforts in long jump, shot put and high jump left Turner in arrears of Arbour. “It was a mediocre day, I knew I had to be better the second day,” he said. Turner did just that by opening up Day 2 with PB in the 100 metre hurdles (14.96), then adding a PB in the discus (41.68). “I was feeling good in both events, I built up some momentum and carried it from there.” Following the pole vault and javelin, Turner

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KELOWNA’S High Frequency team powers through the waters of Tugboat Bay during the ninth annual Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend.

Dragon Boat race results Edmonton teams stole much of the show at the ninth edition of the Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival. Crews from the Alberta capital won the women’s division, mixed division and the Survivors’ Race last weekend on Tugboat Bay in Okanagan Lake. A total of 27 teams competed in the two-dat festival, with EDBRC Lightning Edmonton capturing the women’s A division championship on Sunday in a time of two minutes 18.25 seconds. KDBC Dragon in the Drink was second, while Fire on Water took third. In the mixed division, EDBRC Storm Edmonton took top spot in 2:05.34. The Rogue Dragons took second, while Race Face Vancouver was third. Best Friends from Edmonton won the annual Survivors’ race.

The fastest Kelowna Dragon Boat team was High Frequency, which won the mixed consolation B event in 2:20.72. With the exception of a little wind, smoke and rough waters on Saturday, KDBC Deb Champion said the weekend event was a big success. “Saturday’s weather created some challenges but our organizers and volunteers were amazing, they dug in and made sure the event went well,” said Champion. “Sunday was much better, and the races all ran smoothly. “Most of the teams tell us how much they enjoy coming here, the beauty of Kelowna and how well the event is run.” Champion said the festival will be back next year, although possibly on a different weekend, to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

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EDITH EMILY THOMPSON (NEE BANBURY) Peacefully passed away on July 18, 2014, just 3 months prior to her 95th birthday. Edith was born in Wolseley, Saskatchewan on October 17th, 1919 to Roy and Nellie Banbury. She later pursued a career in nursing and retired as Director of nursing in Regina, Saskatchewan after working several years both in Canada and the US with her life ending here in Kelowna, BC. Her proud and grateful daughters were the joys in her life, Eleanor Hunt of Bryan, Texas; Fran Thompson of Kelowna and Lynda (Eric) Stansfield of Kelowna, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Wolseley, Saskatchewan at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching her name under stories. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial funeral Services, Kelowna, BC, 250-762-2299.

DONALD MCDOUGALL

1919-2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Don on July 18, 2014. Predeceased by his son Duncan in 1997, Don is survived by his loving wife Grace of 71 years; son Gerry (Jacquie); grandchildren Adam, Chris (Chantel), Melanie Laverick (Paul), David (Felicia), Mark (Candace), Alan; great grandchildren Duncan, Dekker, Hunter, Maxwell and Grace. He is also survived by his niece Joan Sommerstad (Wayne) and daughter in law Sandra Armstrong (Malcolm) Don was born and grew up in Regina and served for 6 years as a sergeant in the Canadian Air Force during World War II. He spent his career working for Imperial Oil in Regina, Edmonton and Toronto before settling in West Kelowna upon his retirement in 1979. Don truly enjoyed his retirement with his children and grandchildren and was a long time elder at St. David’s Presbyterian Church where he also did accounting and books until the age of 90. He was also a lifelong member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Lodge #11 in Regina. Even though he was there such a short time, the family would like to express it’s heartfelt thanks to the kind, caring and compassionate staff at Pine Acres Care Home. At the expressed wishes of Don, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, at your choosing you may wish to donate to either the Canadian Cancer Society or St. David’s Presbytarian Church, 271 Snowsell, Kelowna. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.HansonsFuneral.ca

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May 17, 1957 – July 18, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Milton on July 18, 2014. He is lovingly remembered by his parents, Ed & Hilda Fresorger; sister Doreen Dupuis (Frank); brother Les Fresorger; and three nephews and a niece. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077. “And while she lies in peaceful sleep Her memory we shall always keep.” Always in our hearts, and never forgotten.

BUNZ, HELEN MARY

June 6, 1921 ~ July 19, 2014 Helen completed her earthly journey at noon on July 19, 2014 at the Kelowna General Hospital with her daughter at her side. Helen was a hard working farm girl growing up on a farm near Carmel, Saskatchewan, the 3rd oldest in a family of 12. As a young girl she worked in Humboldt and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; married in 1947 and jointly with her husband owned St. Gertrude General Store in rural Saskatchewan. They retired in Humboldt and the moved to Kelowna in 1986. Helen was always a hard worker, social and hospitable, fun loving with a sense of humour, someone who loved to play games and cards, who offered help and support to her family and friends when needed, who bravely battled through times of trouble and health issues. She had a strong faith and prayer life and was always involved in her Roman Catholic Church life wherever she lived. Helen was a caring mother and grandmother and friend. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Doreen (Andre) Beaulieu of Calgary, Alberta and Anthony (Anne) Bunz of LaRonge Saskatchewan; six grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and siblings, relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband Henry (2010), her parents William and Justina Ruskowsky, daughter-in-law Rhonda Bunz, and several siblings. Special thanks go out to the caring staff and residents at SunPointe Village, the Cottonwoods Care Centre, Peg Budd of Interior Health, and family Doctors: Allison and Fergusson. The compassionate care shown by Dr. Main, the other doctors and the resident doctor, Sheldon (in E.R.) and all the other nurses and care staff (so sorry – don’t have all your names) on the 4th floor B of Kelowna General Hospital during the last week of Mom’s life was so appreciated and comforting. Owing so much to Janet O’Flynn, Bev and John Flegel, and Phil & DeeDee Ruskowsky, we could never have survived this past year without your help. And we so appreciate the many visits and help from all Mom’s friends including: Mary Barton and Irene Algar, and Janine Fzela. Thanks also to Father Otto Rollheiser, Father Sebastian, Father Pfliger, and Father Cerlouie Jimenez who visited and prayed with Mom these last months. To all, your kindness and support will never be forgotten. Prayers for Helen will be recited at St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish, 700 Rutland Road, N., Kelowna, BC at 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, officiated by Father Cerlouie Jimenez. Interment will follow in St. Theresa’s Cemetery, Sexsmith Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family through the guest book at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC 250-765-3147.

THOMPSON - CHARITY Charity passed away peacefully at Lake Country Lodge on July 15, 2014. She was born May 1, 1916 in Valparaiso, Sask. Survived by her sons Donald, wife Carol, Calvin, wife Marilyn, Gerald, wife Audrey, daughter Maxine & partner Bev., 11 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Bill in 1977 and all of her siblings. Funeral will be held in Tisdale, Sask. at the Anglican Church, July 24 at 2pm. Arrangements are by Baron’s Funeral Home in Tisdale. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

LASLOP, JOSEPH

1932 - 2014 It is with great sadness the family of Joseph Laslop, Born April 8 1932 Died July 20 2014, announces his passing after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Helena, of 60 years, his 5 children, Gail (Lance), Marlene (Gary), Patty (Tom), Ron (Chris), Charlene (Darrell), 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren with one more little angel on the way. He also leaves 2 sisters, Rosie O’Gorman and Julia Peppin. Joseph’s family was his world and he touched many lives and made friends wherever he went. With tools in hand a new friend was welcomed into his life. He was always there to help in any way he could. You will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at visitation at SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE, 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, on Thursday July 24, 2014 from 6.00 p.m. till 8.00 p.m. with prayers at 7.00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Parish Church, 10827 24 St SW, Calgary on Friday July 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Center (Alberta Cancer Foundation). Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE and CREMATORIUM (at Lake Fraser Gate) Telephone: 403-297-0711 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

NAKA, ROBERT KEECHI (BOB) Passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the age of 68. Survived by his loving wife Shauna of 30 years, daughter Andrea Kouwenhoven (Jeremy) of Kelowna, son Timothy Naka of Calgary, brother Stan Naka of Kelowna, sister Audrey Palfrey (Bob Moore) of Kelowna and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was born in Kelowna on September 12, 1945. He was involved in farming, sports including hockey, men’s senior softball, fishing and was a pie connoisseur. Bob was a steward of the land. Family was very important to him and he loved children. At the end of Bob’s life he became an organ donor and helped 5 people with his donations. Bob was a man of integrity and lived life by his principles. Bob started his working life by articling at Rutherford Bazzett Chartered Accountants. He worked as the comptroller of Big White Ski Resort during the early years of the hill’s development. In the early 1970s he started Valley Waterworks with John Naka. They enjoyed many years of success with many valued customers. Bob’s pride was providing excellent customer service. Sincere thanks to Dr. Beck and the entire staff of the IUC ward as well as Dr. Marjorie Docherty and Henry Docherty. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to BC Transplant, Suite 350, West Tower, 555 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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Job Description: Mechanical Inspector needed to perform inspections specifically related to the assembly of two 500MW Turbine/Generator Units at the Mica Generating Station. The candidate must • Ensure adherence to contract specifications • Monitor and record progression of work • Ensure quality work practice and quality product Preferred Experience: • Familiarity with hydro-electric power generation equipment installation • or maintenance • Experience working in large mechanical equipment maintenance, • assembly or construction • Experience with the levelling, alignment and installation of machinery • Knowledge of various welding applications and methods Skills/Abilities: • Ability to read, review and mark-up drawings. • Competent in performing steel, cable and piping quantity calculations • Strong computer skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and required to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north of Revelstoke. Nightshift work may be required. Resumes will be accepted until 8:00am on 31 July, 2014; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. To Apply: Please email or fax resumes to: Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd. Fax: (250) 805-4340 Email: chcgeneral@bchydro.com Closing Date: 31 July, 2014 Wage: $30.61 to $34.79/hr depending on experience

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▼ BUY DIRECTTRUCK CENTRE

New sales manager aboard at truck dealership STRAIGHT FROM DEHART

Maxine DeHart This week’s column is dedicated to Dwayne Reynolds who passed away tragically on July 1. Dwayne was a gifted carver and artist and was part of the sculpture symposium. Personal condolences to Maurice and his many friends.

aul Sievwright is the new general sales manager of Buy Direct Truck Centre, 1638 Carey Rd. (access off both Highway 97 and Enterprise Way) in Kelowna. Buy Direct Truck Centre is a division of Kelowna Hyundai, owned and operated by John Kot. This truck centre is one of the largest preowned truck centres in the valley, with 65 trucks on the lot as we speak. Sievwright is well-known and respected in the auto industry, formerly having worked in sales with Okanagan Dodge, Kelowna Chrysler and Ford Lincoln. Buy Direct has 12 staff, a seven-bay service shop and truck technician on site. The pre-owned vehicles are completely detailed and checked-over before being put on the lot for sale for the best selection and pricing. Call 778478-7057; email paul@ buydirecttruckcentre. com. Huge congratulations to George and Trudy Heiss, of Gray Monk

Winery in Lake Country, on winning the prestigious inaugural Award of Distinction from the Canadian Vintners Association. The Heiss’ have been growing grapes for 40 years in the Okanagan and 30 years as Gray Monk Winery. Tony Stewart is the chairman of the Canadian Vintners Association. Financial planner Brett Millard, with Speir Wealth Management Inc. (Investia Financial Services), has been appointed to the board of directors of the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC). Millard has held the Certified Financial Planner designation for six years. Originally a U.S. equities trader for a boutique Canadian firm, he transitioned into the role of financial planner and investment advisor in 2007. The FPSC is a notfor-profit standards-setting and certification body that develops, promotes and enforces professional standards in financial planning through certification. There are currently more than 17,500 members in Canada. Millard’s appointment was a result of a multi-step nomination process followed by an election where the members voted on the final candidates. Call 778478-4277; email brett@ speirwealth.com. Congratulations to the new Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake, Brook Mapstone, and Miss Kelowna Princess, Melissa Curatolo. The royalty’s first parade with Kelowna float ambassador Clarence Johnson is a double header on Aug. 3; Squamish in the morning

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INTERNATIONAL chef Luke Delloch has settled in Kelowna and started his own catering business, Mint. Catering. He hopes to shine a spotlight on the Okanagan’s terrific home-grown produce and amazing venues for group gatherings.

MAXINE DEHART/CONTRIBUTOR

PAUL Sievwright is the new general sales manager of

Buy Direct Truck Centre, 1638 Carey Rd., in Kelowna. and White Rock in the evening. Tom Wolf is the new president of the Okanagan Heritage Museum and Okanagan Military Museum Society. He succeeds Bob Hadgraft, who passed away. Robert Moore is the vice-president. Every year on Nov. 11, the military museum hosts an open house and it is a great place to visit, especially on that particular day. Philippe Daigle is a new independent wine agent for C.C. Jentsch Cellars in Oliver, located on the Golden Mile. His card states: “Life is too short for bad food, bad

wine and no one to share with.” Call 250-801-1279; email philippejdaigle@ gmail.com. Nourish Kelowna has opened at 534 Leon Ave. in Kelowna. Owned and operated by Red Seal chefs, Nick and Nicole Gowing, with help in the restaurant from Nick’s father Barry Gowing, the café is located in a beautiful “hidden garden oasis setting,” right in the downtown core. Everything on the menu is inhouse made. Nicole is the baker and all the breads and other baked items are baked fresh daily. The menu changes daily, offering soups, salads and

delicious roasted meats, not to mention the great coffee. I tried one of the breakfast buns, which was made with Hawaiian sweet dough. Egg, avocado and cheese is completely surrounded by the sweet dough and served warm. Very different and very delicious. I ate in the garden and it was a great way to start the day. It’s a perfect item to take-out with a coffee when you are on the go. To top it all off, all tips to the staff are given to the food bank. Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. Call 250-868-8649 or follow on facebook.com/nourishkelowna or nourishkelowna@telus.net. Two long-time City of Kelowna employees have retired. After 20 years, operator one John Goncalves is someone many of you probably saw out early every morning in downtown Kelowna on his riding Mad-Vac,

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RED Seal chef Nick Gowing, and his father Barry Gowing, in the garden oasis of new cafe Nourish Kelowna. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Staples Kelowna, at 2339 Highway 97N, will host a by-donation barbecue to raise funds for back to school supplies which The Salvation Army will distribute through their Community Life Centre Family Services in September. Staples are also offering a 10 per cent off sale. For more info about Community Life call 250-765-3450. D’Arcy Smith is the manager of Staples. Geri Grainger is the community ministries manager of the Salvation Army. Help The Hall initiative is back on track to assist the Westbank Lions in raising funds to complete the required reconstruction and updating of the hall after the devastating fire of September, 2013. With the support of the District of West Kelowna and numerous community groups and individuals, the campaign is kicking off at the end of July with a series of community events leading up to a free family-friendly all-day event at Westbank’s Royal LePage Place during the Spring of 2015. Follow all Help the Hall events on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

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The Smith Creek fire evacuations brought stress and fear for many, but West Kelowna Coun. Carol Zanon says they also brought her neighbourhood closer together. Zanon, who lives in the Smith Creek area, had two fires to worry about last week. Police came knocking on residents’ doors in the early morning hours of July 14 to inform them they were being put on evacuation alert. “We were standing around, talking with our neighbours at about 3 a.m.,” said Zanon. Two days after the first Smith Creek blaze was extinguished, residents once again watched smoke rise in close proximity. “I was on my way to the

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leave. The first night Zanon and her husband stayed at Super 8, but the couple was forced to find an alternate arrangement the next night. “We went to The Heritage and we could not have been treated any better,” said Zanon. (See story page A 17) “At least two dozen local companies…donated things.” Zanon added the experience allowed her to meet with several other evacuees in her neighbourhood. “The positive side was meeting so many new people and now that it’s over, we have a wider circle of folks that we know. “And we can appreciate that everybody has got a story with this fire.”

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As of Wednesday afternoon, the Smith Creek fire was estimated to be 280 hectares and 60 per cent contained. A post-wildfire assessment of the area was conducted as Wednesday’s rainfall had the potential of causing erosion or debris flows. Weather forecasts predict hot temperatures will return later in the week, which could bring more troublesome conditions for firefighters. “We’re expecting seven to 10 days of really dry and really hot weather,” said

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fire information officer Kelsey Winter. “We’re not out of the woods yet.” The last evacuation order for inhabited properties was rescinded Wednesday; however, seven uninhabited properties immediately above Smith Creek, Tallus Ridge and Shannon Woods neighbourhoods remained in place. Approximately 1,100

homes remain on evacuation alert and residents should be prepared to leave their homes with little or short notice. For their own safety, the public is requested to stay out of fire-affected areas and to obey all warning and hazards signs. The evacuation order area, including parks, trails and public and private lands, remains closed to the public. For more information visit cordemergency.ca.

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Christy Clark Meanwhile, Doctors Moshe and Noa Oz took in more than 40 pets at their Rose Valley Veterinary Clinic. The Okanagan chapter of the Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team (CDART) got nearly 300 animals to safety, from dogs to chickens. The West Kelowna Canadian Tire offered free RV parking for evacuees, and donated sleeping supplies to shelters. And families on both sides of the lake opened their homes to evacuees needing a place to stay. The work of our emergency services has been nothing short of heroic. At the emergency services centre at Mount Boucherie Secondary and incident command post at Shannon Lake, I found municipal, regional, and provincial authorities

THIS FIRE SEASON COULD BE A LONG AND DIFFICULT ONE ACROSS B.C. FROM LYTTON UP TO HUDSON’S HOPE AND ALL OVER OUR PROVINCE, THE THREAT IS VERY REAL. IT’S UP TO ALL OF US TO KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE.

working together as a single, seamless team. Evacuees were met by efficient, compassionate staff and volunteers, all dedicated to making the difficult circumstances as manageable as possible. Out of sight, some of our best and bravest were literally putting their lives on the line. Firefighters working day and night in the forest to starve the fire of fuel. Tanker pilots up above, braving smoke to suppress the flames. RCMP officers sweeping Smith Creek, Tallus Ridge and

nearby neighbourhoods to make sure no woman, man or child was left behind. As we count our blessings in the wake of this wildfire, let’s promise one another to be more careful. One discarded cigarette, one spark from a chainsaw, one hot ATV exhaust pipe in tinder-dry grass could cause a repeat of the Smith Creek fire— or worse. This fire season could be a long and difficult one across B.C. From Lytton up to Hudson’s Hope and all over our province, the threat is very real. It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe. Thank you to everybody who contributed to keeping our community safe during the Smith Creek fire. My very best wishes to everyone now putting their lives back in order. If you see a wildfire, please report it at 1-800663-5555, or *5555 on most cellular networks, or call 911. Christy Clark is the Liberal MLA for Westside-Kelowna and Premier of British Columbia.

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