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Concerns about micro suites raised Alistair Waters A third proposal to build “micro suites” in Kelowna in the last few months has at least one city councillor calling for a review of city plans when it comes to encouraging the tiny rental units. Coun. Like Stack said while he supports the latest proposal for a 24-unit development featuring the ultra-small apartments at the corner of Ethel Street and Glenwood Avenue, he has concerns about the impact more proposals could have on the city’s financial bottom line. That’s because under provincial rules, micro suites are not subject to development cost charges. DCCs are used by the city to help pay for improvements to infrastructure surrounding a development, amenities such as roads, sidewalks, sewer and street lights. “I wonder if this is a Luke Stack future trend,” Stack said at council’s regular weekly meeting Monday afternoon. “Maybe it’s something we need to revisit in our policies.” He said his concern was not based on any opposition to more micro suites developments in the city but rather the city’s plans for infrastructure improvements based the current level of expected DCCs. Developer Shane Worman wants to build two, twostorey walk-up buildings containing 12 units each on a small lot just north of the Cottonwoods care facility. The units, expected to go on the rental market, would measure less than 320-square feet in size. In recent weeks, the city has approved similar micro suite developments on Dickson Avenue, near the Landmark business buildings and near the UBCO Okanagan campus at the north end of the city. Both of those developments may be popular with students of the university and Okanagan College who plan to live off campus. The development planned for Ethel Street and Glenwood Avenue would include a parking lot with 24 stalls locate behind the buildings. Visitor parking would have to be on Glenwood Avenue as Ethel is slated to become a major transportation route in future. No on-site visitor parking is either required or planned for the development,say city planning department officials. While the buildings fit with the zoning of the lot, the development will require a variance for its access off Ethel Street. A public hearing on the proposal is slated for March 17 now that council has given it preliminary approval.

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The man who led police on a high speed shootout from West Kelowna to the outer reaches of Vernon in the summer of 2012 has been acquitted of all attempted murder charges he faced. Michael Ellis, 41, was however found guilty of a number of weapons and robbery charges relating to the events of July 31, 2012, that put pedestrians, motorists and police alike in harm’s way. In a decision released last Friday, Justice Ian Josephson said that Ellis may have shot at a highway worker, rammed police vehicles and, at the very least, been aware of shots being fired at others by his passengers as they tore through the Okanagan in a series of vehicles they stole at gunpoint, but that doesn’t mean he wanted to kill anyone. The closest Crown counsel came to proving Ellis attempted

to murder anyone who got in his way was when they presented to story of dog officer, Cpl. Gingras. Audio for that harrowing encounter was played in court and can be found YouTube. In it, Gingras attempted to stay on the road as Ellis rammed into his vehicle, and bullets were punctured the vehicle. “In attempting to remove Cpl. Gingras as an impediment to his escape from police, it is clear Mr. Ellis was willing to imperil his life to an extreme degree,” said Josephson. “However, extreme recklessness endangering the life of Cpl. Gingras does not equate to an intent to kill. His intent was to escape police at all costs, even if those efforts resulted in the death of Cpl. Gingras. “Thus, on the issue of intent to kill, a reasonable doubt arises and I find Mr. Ellis not guilty of these two counts.” While he may not have decided to kill anyone during the shootout, Josephson rejected the

idea that Ellis was without any culpability. The judge found he certainly wasn’t just a dupe, making rash and harmful decisions under the duress of one of his passengers. That storyline was floated out by Shawn Adam Wysynski. Wysynski, who had already been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in the shootout, told the court that he was the mastermind behind the shootout and Ellis was merely doing what he was told. “I reject completely the submission that Ellis was acting under duress or that I should have a reasonable doubt in that regard,”said Josephson. “The only evidence supporting that theory comes from Mr. Wysynski, which I reject as entirely false and unreliable. Mr. Wysynski, after securing his position with his own sentence, was attempting to throw a float ring to Mr. Ellis, who was drowning in the sea of overwhelming evidence against

him. “That evidence, which I accept, reveals that Mr. Ellis was a full and willing participant in this mad, misguided and extremely dangerous scheme to avoid detention by police. “To that end, Mr. Ellis and Mr. Wysynski set out to terrorize innocent uninvolved civilians at gun point and were willing to endanger the lives of police officers or anyone else whom they perceived as a risk by discharging countless rounds of ammunition from a prohibited weapon at moving police and civilian vehicles from their own moving vehicle.” Although it’s too early for lawyers to comment on their sentencing recommendations related to the convictions, Crown Counsel Murray Kaay asked that a Dangerous Offender assessment be conducted. Designation as a Dangerous Offender—which is rarely attained —does result in an indeterminate prison sentence.

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Commuters heading into Kelowna from Peachland on Tuesday morning came to a halt due to an accident at the Highway 97C underpass. The delay was initiated by an accident in which a Toyota Tercel rolled down an embankment while coming off the overpass from the Connector headed in the direction of West Kelowna. Police say the driver of the Tercel, a woman, was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries.

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completed to the benefit of all of the residents.” Lake Country has indicated its preference is to take the request to borrow $2.6 million to voters in a referendum that would poll all residents, not just those that are opposed, as the AAP did. Lake Country council was meeting Tuesday night and the interjurisdictional team was expected to sit down Thursday to plan its next steps. Despite the challenges, Gilchrist says it has been a positive negotiation from the start.

“CN has been a very good partner along the way,” he said. “They continue to be understanding that there are always unanticipated things that happen in complex agreements.” Kelowna, Lake Country and NORD have a tentative deal to acquire the CN Corridor for $22 million with Kelowna paying $7.6 million, Lake Country $5.2 and NORD just under $2 million and the balance expected to come from other levels of government.

boy if he wanted to talk and stated his house was just down the street. The boy ignored him and the man asked if they could meet later,” said Clark. “The man is believed to have been seen in the area of the Springvalley schools earlier that day. “He was last seen heading eastbound on Saskatoon Road.” Police received the report the following day, and their efforts continue in order to identify and locate the suspect. The suspect is

described as a Caucasian male, 40-50 years of age, with a thin build and a greying moustache. He was last seen wearing a long navy blue or black jacket, black jeans, toque, sunglasses and gloves. Children are urged to stay aware of their surroundings and to employ the buddy system

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West Kelowna Council will host an open house next week to provide information and gather public input on this year’s municipal budget and strategic plan, as well as the district’s move to reclassify itself as a city. The open house will take place at the Westbank library branch in Westridge Mall on Main Street in Westbank, March 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Talk Budget and More with West Kelowna Council event will include a review of the 2015-2024 Financial Plan and show how residents’ tax dollars will be spent and what big ticket capital items are in the works. Information about council’s draft 2015-2018 Strategic Plan will also be available at the open house.

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Kelowna artist’s paintings chosen for stamp series Kevin Parnell Ten years ago, extremely sick from sudden hearing loss and not knowing what the future would hold, Kelowna artist Laurie Koss thought her lifelong dream of being a painter might be over. Raising two children with her husband, Koss had just started to explore painting flowers without colour, when she was struck with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL). She was bedridden, had severe vertigo, didn’t know whether she had suffered a stroke or a brain tumour, and was unsure about her dreams or even if she would ever be able to paint again. Little did she know, 10 years later, Canada

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so my mom drove me there and Stewart looked at them and looked at me and he just said there was something really interesting and different. “He saw something in me. Had he not taken me on I wouldn’t be here.” It took a full 18 months for Koss to fully recover from SSHL, although she lost hearing in one ear permanently. But her career was off and running. Over the last decade she has become well known for her flower paintings, using shade and light to explore the intricacies of flowers, from carnations and begonias (her two favourites) to the pansies she was asked to paint for Canada Post. This week, Koss, along with Canada Post, unveiled the 2015 Canada Post Canadian Flower Series Stamps,

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Orchardists re-elect Steele as their leader Fred Steele was re-elected for a second consecutive term as president of the The BC Fruit Growers’ Association. Also elected to the BCFGA executive at the recent convention in Penticton were Bhupinder Dhaliwal, vice-president, and directors Niel Dendy, Surjeet Nagra, Tony Nijjar, Ravinder

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Another sign wine country folk are embracing the craft brewing movement is on the books for May. An event dubbed the Great Okanagan Beer Festival will offer three days for craft beer aficionados and fans to sip, critique, eat and generally enjoy the best that more than 40 North

American breweries have to offer. And, while there will be loads of beer, don’t expect a “chug fest,” said Liam Peyton, the events manager at Gibbons, the organizer of the festival. Not that there’s anything wrong with that—it’s just not what they do. “We are a sampling event,” Peyton said. “We’re not a chug fest—never have been,

never will be.” Gibbons is building off the success of their Whistler beer fest, and the Okanagan edition will be in the same spirit. At venues from Penticton to Kelowna the festival will sponsor everything from paired dinners, seminars, cask events of varying kinds and live cooking shows. Most events are held indoors at the 16 different venues already selected,

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but on the Saturday of the festival, one outdoor tasting event to be held in Waterfront Park. That event is expected to bring in up to 2,500 thirsty patrons. Peyton said it’s designed to capitalize on the natural beauty of the area, and that is what differentiates the Great Okanagan Beer Festival from the Penticton event, the Fest of Ale. That longstanding South Okanagan event is very popular, but Peyton said there’s enough appetite for two craft beer festivals in the valley. Although Gibbons didn’t seek out Kelowna—Tourism Kelowna approached

then to replicate what they do in Whistler—they immediately saw a place for them. “As soon as we put the feelers out, everyone was like, ‘this is so far overdue,’” said Peyton. “Everyone is very excited.” Craft beer, after all, has come into its own in recent years. “Both the consumer and the producers really like this kind of event. “Craft beer is different, exciting and creative…it’s also far more accessible these days.” There will be 90plus beers to try at the sampling event on the Saturday. The festival has a range of craft

talent to tempt the taste buds and they’re proud to announce that amongst the exhibitors are Four Winds Brewing Co. from Delta, Tree Brewing, Bad Tattoo Brewing in Penticton, Bomber Brewing in Vancouver and Moody Ales from Port Moody, Barkerville Brewing from Quesnel and Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks from Aldergrove. Local food vendors NC’s Gourmet Grill, The CrAsian Food Truck, Coast Lunchbox and Kelly O’s will also be on site to tempt the taste buds of thousands of festival-goers, although the timing of the event is designed so that

afterwards the guests will filter into the surrounding bars and restaurants to continue the celebrations. Proceeds from the Main Event will go to Gibbons’s license holder, K-Billie Artistic & Athletic Development, a Kelowna based NPO whose mission is to support artist and athlete development with community based events and showcases. Tickets go on sale March 6 for the inaugural Great Okanagan Beer Festival to be held in Kelowna, May 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 2015. For more information and to buy tickets visit: gibbonsevents.com/greatokanagan-beer-festival. @kelownanewsKAT

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Rotarians back trades training Tradespeople do more than just build houses, they help build communities. This is one of the key messages that a local Rotary club hopes the community will take away from its decision to support the new trades training complex at Okanagan College. The Rotary Club of Kelowna has pledged $75,000 to the Bright Horizons, Building for Skills fundraising campaign supporting the $33-million renovation and expansion project currently underway at the College’s Kelowna Campus. “Our club has a long history of supporting education,” says Club President Dennis Campbell. “It’s an important part of the culture of what we do. Be it through creating bursaries at the College, or supporting major projects like this, we’re very passionate about helping the next generation of students achieve their educational goals.” “Trades are a key thrust in our economy,” notes Campbell, “and so it seemed only natural for us to support the training of these young apprentices. When you think about it, you can’t step out

your front door and go very far without coming into contact with something that a tradesperson has helped to build, wire, plumb, weld, and so on.” “We had a chance to speak with students and instructors at the College and learn about the plan for the building,” says Ross Gilley, past-President of the Club. “And when we saw how the expansion will enhance space and equipment for students, we knew it was a worthy project. The College’s efforts will really elevate the profile of trades as a career path in the Okanagan, and we’re proud to support that.” “The new trades training complex will help us be proactive in addressing the skills gap projected for trades and technical training in B.C. over the next decade,” says Jim Hamilton, President of Okanagan College. “It is truly gratifying for the College to see people and organizations from all over our region stepping up to support the project.” “We appreciate the Rotary Club of Kelowna’s generous investment in our campus and our students’

futures.” When doors open in spring of 2016, the three-storey tower will be a significant update for Okanagan College’s trades facilities, some of which date back to the 1960s. The complex will be able to accommodate over 2,400 students per year in trades programs. Okanagan College is currently the second largest trades training institution in B.C. The provincial government has committed $28 million to the project. The $7-million Bright Horizons campaign to top up this funding includes $5 million for capital construction and $2 million for program and student support— which will allow the college to explore new trades programs in high demand, as well as create awards and bursaries for students. The Okanagan College Foundation announced in February that the campaign has officially reached the halfway mark of its overall goal, with over $3.5 million raised. To learn more about the campaign or to get involved with the project, see okanagan.bc.ca/ campaign.

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Criminal charges have been withdrawn in the case of the 72-year-old Kelowna paper carrier who allegedly ran down a pedestrian and left her to die. Upon review of all evidence, Crown Counsel decided there was insufficient evidence to prove Sharon Marlene Scott intended to leave the scene after the accident that killed an 83-year-old woman, so she will face careless driving charges instead. Defence lawyer Joe Gordon explained to

reporters Friday that the new criminal charges would be withdrawn came as a great relief to his client, who is still upset to be facing careless driving charges. “My client is traumatized and shocked… she has been crying every day since,” Gordon said. Scott, at the time of the accident, was a contract driver for the Kelowna Daily Courier, and believed to be picking up bundles of papers Nov. 23, 2014. Julie Gillespe was found injured, in the alley between the Courier and the McWilliams Centre

located at 580 Doyle Avenue. It’s believed she was struck just minutes earlier, and was clearly suffering serious, extensive injuries. She was rushed to hospital in critical condition but did not survive. Following Gillespie’s death, RCMP spokesman Const. Kris Clark said the senior was walking home at the time of impact, and she had been struck by a vehicle which failed to remain at the scene of the collision. Police subsequently identified a suspect and affected an arrest Sunday night.

Regional district offers composters Here’s your chance to cut your garbage in half and do your yard a huge favor— this gardening season get new backyard composter. “Backyard composting is super easy, anyone can do it, and it’s something the whole family can get in on,” said regional waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart. “All you needs is a good mix of greens and browns (nitrogen and carbon), air and a little water. Imagine the satisfaction of making your very own nutritious super booster for your garden, and making it from stuff you would have otherwise just thrown out.” One third to half of household waste is easily compostable, said Stewart. “If you recycle and

compost you could be putting as little as one or two grocery bags worth of garbage out for collection a week, far less taxing on our one remaining landfill. And by adding nutrient rich compost to your garden, it’s pay dirt for your soil- greener grass, healthier flowers, more robust fruits and veggies.” The regional waste reduction office’s annual composter sale features backyard composters for $35 (tax included), a big savings from the regular $100 retail price. Preordering is a must though if you want one. The pre-order sale runs March1to 31, with composters ready for pickup in your community in early May, just in time for gardening season. You can choose from

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Two Kelowna businesses were among those honoured with awards at the recent annual Small Business B.C. Awards. Float Space won for best emerging entrepreneur, while Soil Mate won in the best concept category. (top photo) Mackenzie Kyle from MNP, presents the best concept category. award to Matt Gomez for Soil Mate, which works with local farmers, animal raisers and producers to develop tools and products to help market local farms. (lower photo) Dustin Erickson accepted the award for Float Space, which offers stress relief and relaxation by floating in one of three salt water tanks. The award was presented by Jill Earthy, from Futurpreneur and B.C. cabinet minister Michelle Stilwell..

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School districts face funding pressure again School trustees here in the Central Okanagan as well as across B.C. must be scratching their heads at their premier’s apparent lack of awareness about what’s going on in their schools and administration offices. Last week, Christy Clark suggested school boards grab a step-ladder and start picking some “low-hanging fruit” to the tune of nearly $54 million over the next two years from district administrative costs. Later, Education Minister Peter Fassbender clarified that school districts must find efficiencies to get administrative costs down to 6%, where they were 10 years ago, which requires 0.5% savings this year and 1% the year after. The province should lead the way by showing where this cost-cutting should be made. Fassbender has been dropping hints, of consolidating administrative resources between school districts for one but stopping short of promising any grand overhaul of the how the school system is managed. BC School Trustees’ Association president Teresa Rezansoff has been quoted as saying that Clark’s comments ignore the fact that school districts are already working together to save money and have been doing so for years. Bulk buying, sharing services—many of these measures have been tried with more or less success, depending on the district and the circumstances. One area that has been discussed is the high cost of legal services. CUPE has argued school districts could do more to cut arbitration costs, but clamping down on legal charges has been difficult given the large number of Freedom of Information requests. Everyone hates waste but instead of making off-the-cuff comments, perhaps the premier and her education minister can show school boards exactly where the hidden cache of cash is located?

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Kelowna big enough for micro-suites? Relocating to the Okanagan has long been City a dream for Confidential many who live in other places— ALISTAIR like Alberta, WATERS Saskatchewan and even the Lower Mainland. But their dream of living the “Okanagan lifestyle” likely doesn’t include shoehorning themselves into a 300-square-foot shoebox masquerading as an apartment. But at least three local developers, and possibly more, are putting their money where their building sites are and planning “micro-suite” developments in Kelowna. One is planned near the UBC Okanagan campus, another on Dickson Avenue, near the Landmark hightech office towers and the third just got a preliminary nod of approval from city council Monday for the corner of Ethel Street and Glenwood Avenue. While the novelty of these toy apartments may result in this first crop selling—especially the ones near UBCO which could be seen as prime places for students looking to rent accommodation off campus but near school—if, as one city councillor fears, they become the wave of the future, I’m not so sure they will be the big hit some developers think they will be. Kelowna has never been, and will not likely be for the foreseeable future, a place where density is so high living space becomes such a premium that size matters to such a drastic extent. Even the young and mobile need

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No fan of our politicians To the editor: I hope that most of you have noticed a new trend that the B.C. government has managed to sneak into the 2014 British Columbia tax form (BC428). Or maybe, most of you were too busy to notice. And that’s exactly what the officials like to see happening in the general public— keep the public busy and worried enough so the details of their business practises will go unnoticed. I noticed that the basic personal (deduction) amount for the year 2012 was $11,354. What was interesting to see for the year 2013 was that the amount was reduced to $10,276; a difference of $1078. At first I thought that maybe they, the officials in charge who are supposed to be making decisions to benefit the commoners, made a mistake. After calling the help line I was reassured that there was no mistake. So maybe, I thought, the government of B.C. was in a desperate need of cash and needed to take a drastic action to short change us only for the year 2013. A year later there was another reduction in the basic personal amount of $407 for the year 2014, which brought the basic personal tax down to $9,869. What concerns me is that if they continue with this trend that we, the public, will end up with no basic personal amount in the near future, regardless of the country going through inflation or not. I am sure that this is not a concern for

them, the privileged ones, as their income has always been an envy for many. Considering how we are unfairly being treated, I do hope that B.C. MLAs are paying income tax on their entire salaries and none of them have a tax free amount that we could only dream about. I feel that almost every time politicians make decisions they do not have our best interests in mind. And almost every time a new individual is elected, he or she turns out to be another stooge representing himself and his corporate elites. Somewhere, somehow we seem to fail. But how so? We feel honoured, as Canadians, that we can freely express our democratic rights during elections. Most of us do feel deep down that we are doing the right things during the election camapigns by listening attentively to the new or old smiling faces telling us how great our lives will be if they get elected. We put a lot of initiative into trying to understand which political party they represent and what it has done in the past for the betterment of humanity. And despite the many failures the politicians or the political parties have made in previous years, we somehow once again fail to see the obvious and we re-elect them, again— the same or another political cult, sometimes with a different face on the front page representing old ideas disguised as new ones promotionally being sold to us with powerful words that always make

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To the editor: With recent cell phones, home computer and government data breaches coming to light, I think we need to consider the privacy issues around smart meters. I’ve read that data collected by advanced meters has the potential to reveal information about in-home activities such as: how many are in the home, when and for how long, to the kind of devices used (expensive gadgets, security systems, medical equipment, age and condition of appliances, etc), to how you spend your free time through movements inside the house ie: dining room (turn on TV) to the kitchen, plus when and where you work, are on holiday, etc. This data, combined with other readily available information on you, can be used to create a profile on you for lucrative marketing purposes, before consumer protective standards are constructed for smart grid security or privacy. At one end, utilities can promote energy 1services and products, and marketers can do

targeted advertising and at the other end, a divorce lawyer subpoenaing information, an insurance company interpreting the data in a misconstrued way, law enforcement determining if you were home on the night of a crime, landlords spying on tenants through utility accounts and criminals intercepting information to plan a burglary. Plus there is the potential for Hacking: remotely disconnecting users, running up charges or causing an electrical malfunction, shut down, or surge (possibly frying all of your outlets and anything connected to them). Power companies say “trust us” the information is encrypted. We have seen that any wireless system is vulnerable to hacking, from governments, to banks to movie studios. So now you have to worry about security, privacy and data mining issues. Just like Gmail and Facebook data, your privacy will not be preserved if you have a smart meter. K Kelly Kelowna

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But as has been shown in the past —i.e. the condo market of a few years ago— that is normally followed by an uncomfortable purge. Of course it’s up to each developer to decide

how it wants to spend its money and on what type of development. The city should not dictate that. But when it directly impacts the taxpaying public, as the loss of DCCs will, it’s time for city hall to take a long hard look

not only at what is being planned, but how much the rest of the city should have to pay to satiate developers’ suite dreams. Alistair Waters is the assistant editor of the Capital News.

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Important cat vaccination advice for feline leukemia Cancer has always been one of the most challenging areas in both human and veterinary medicine. One of the most common types of cancers in cats is Feline Leukemia, which is actually a result of a viral infection. Luckily, with the right management this cancer may be prevented. Feline Leukemia Virus (AKA FELV) is a virus belongs to the Retrovirus family.

Furry Friends DR. MOSHE OZ The disease spreads easily either by a contact between a carrier cat to unexposed cat, or from a carrier pregnant queen to her kittens through the placenta or in the milk. The virus can not be transmitted from cats

to dogs, nor to humans. The Feline Leukemia Virus attacks the body’s lymphoid tissue (part of the immune system) and may cause either Lymphosarcomatumors in various internal organs or leukemia (cancer of the white blood cells). The virus also leads to anemia and general weakness of the immune system, which

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manifested by clinical sign only two to four years after the exposure. This fact makes it hard to prevent the transmission of the disease. Unfortunately, your cat can get sick by being in contact with another cat that evidently seems healthy. There are many different symptoms for the disease, depending on the location of the cancer developed. The symptoms showing will

Have You Moved to the Okanagan Recently? My family and I have moved to the Okanagan recently. When one relocates, there are a lot of joys and hardships along the way. We moved to this charming location last August to take a call to Grace Lutheran Church in West Kelowna. We knew that God was calling us to come to this new and exciting place. By answering this call, we expected to leave many good things behind. Having lived in Ontario for most of our lives, we knew that we would miss many aspects of our lives there. We deeply miss family members, friendships that developed over the years, geographic surroundings that were post markers to give assurances in our surroundings, trees and hills that we climbed as kids, and old school friends that we would meet on the street. The hardest thing for us to leave behind were the church friendships that we cherished. Moving from Ontario to British Columbia reminds us about the call of Abram and his family. When you read the biblical text of Genesis 12:1 it states, “The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” Abram or Abraham as God changed his name later, according to his purpose, was well established in his home. God calls him to uproot and place him and his family in a place that he had never been before. Abraham trusted God to provide for his every need. It takes faith to follow God, and faith was a gift that Abraham had been given. When one embarks on a new journey in life, it requires a leap of faith. When we take that leap of faith from one place to another, we can experience a soft landing or a hard landing. When my family and I received the call to Kelowna, we wanted to have a soft landing. In order to do that, we had many people in our new church to help and direct us on issues of where to find a good mechanic, a doctor, a dentist, and of course a good school for our children. These helpful directions eased our numerous transitions and gave us real peace of mind. I have to admit, moving to a new location and travelling to our new home from Ontario, was a great adventure for our family. The drive across the Prairie Provinces and the mountain ranges to greet us in Alberta and B.C. was a journey to remember. Moving into our new home, arranging our furniture and

starting fresh was the most exciting part for me. For the first month, it felt like we were on vacation, and rightly so. Every evening we went to explore our new surroundings, and we enjoyed the scenic areas that the Okanagan has to offer. Life is wonderful when you first move to a new location, and you may think it is going to be a permanent vacation forever, but that is not the case. When life settles a bit, things can change. There is a point that you come to grips that you are, “not in Kansas anymore,” and you realize that the, “rabbit hole,” you jumped into is deeper and more permanent than you had ever thought. You realize that the move is not a vacation when you discover that there is no return ticket. After a couple of months, when reality finally settled in, I found myself to be a little home sick. We missed our family, our friendships, events back home, and familiar surroundings; and this can be a challenge for anyone who moves into a new area. Relocating is easier for some and more difficult for others. At times, I would wake up in the morning, open my eyes and think what am I doing here? Was I crazy to make this move? At times it felt that nothing was real. I am very thankful to have good neighbours, yet even more thankful to be part of a church family that is helping us through this transitional time. I have learned that the church is an amazing place to meet new friends and to have fellowship when you are feeling alone. The church connects you to others in the community and helps you to feel that you are not alone. Now, when we receive a new face at church on a Sunday morning, I realize that this person maybe struggling in a new land and place. The Bible instructs us in Matthew 25:35, to be kind to strangers, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” We practice this after every service in our church, and consider it to be an important ministry. At Grace Lutheran Kelowna, everyone you meet has been a stranger here at one time. When I share my story with others, I am amazed that they have had the same experiences and feelings that I have had. So, don’t be afraid to talk to your neighbours in church, they might be newcomers to the Okanagan as well, and waiting for someone to speak to them, or they may have been here awhile

and would be able to guide you through the relocating process with some helpful advice, and you might make some new friends. If you are new to the Okanagan area, I encourage you to go to a, “Bible-believing church,” where they practice hospitality to newcomers, visitors and strangers. I cannot bear to think what it would be like to be a stranger in a foreign land, not knowing anyone nor trusting anything. I cannot imagine what it be like to live without faith as you experience this transition. It will take some time before I can call Kelowna my home, however, the transition has been a richer and fuller experience, and a softer landing because I have a new church family and God to Shepherd me. Remember what God says in Isaiah 43:2,19, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” I pray that the path that you are following will lead you to the Creator of all good things. We meet for worship on Sundays at 9:00AM for Contemporary Service and 10:30AM for Traditional Service, and our children spend time with God at Sunday School, held during the 10:30AM service. Everyone is welcome at Grace Lutheran Church! Pastor David Wunderlich is the new associate pastor at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Ed Skutshek who is a regular contributor writer. Grace Lutheran Church is a Evangelical, BibleBelieving Church that is located at 1162 Hudson Rd. West Kelowna. In Christ Pastor David Wunderlich. Check us out at: www.gracelutherankelowna.com

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be related to the body system affected. For example, intestinal tumor can lead to vomiting, changes in the stool or weight loss. The disease is diagnosed and confirmed by a blood test. Most veterinary clinics carry an in house test that can give you a result within only few minutes. Otherwise the blood can be sent to laboratory. If left untreated the infected cat will die within one to two months from the onset of the clinical disease. Most of the cancers that are caused by Feline Leukemia Virus responds well to chemotherapy but only prolong the cat’s life by few months. Fortunately, there is a vaccine available to combat this virus. However, the vaccine is not risk free, as there is no vaccine that guarantees complete protection. But since people started to routinely vaccinate their cats against FELV, the prevalence of the disease has been markedly reduced. Please note that some of the feline annual vaccines combination do not contain the vaccine against FELV. Make sure that the vaccinations that were given to your cat contain that component. If your cat got vaccinated with a vaccine that does not contain the FELV component, it can be given separately. In other words, do not assume that your cat is

vaccinated for FELV just because it got an annual vaccine. Kittens as being the most prone to severe infection should be vaccinated twice—the first vaccine at the age of eight to nine weeks followed by a booster three to four weeks later, and regularly as adults. If you decide to adopt a new cat, I also recommend to first check the cat for the disease. Especially if there are other cats in the household or if you are planning on letting your cat roam around freely outdoors. If you do adopt an infected cat, it is not an immediate death sentence. This cat needs to get the same health care as any other cat, including routine vaccinations (for the other component of the vaccine, not the FELV part, because that will not be effective). It is important to keep infected cats away from other cats. Infected cats are more prone to severe infections, a routine physical exam by a veterinarian is recommended at least every six months. Please consult your veterinarian about more information on Feline Leukemia Virus and how to protect your furry friend from it.

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“An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but it will never break.” —Chinese Proverb Dorothee Birker Contributor

Recently a group of families gathered at the EECO Centre in Kelowna to celebrate the Chinese New Year. There were traditional red envelopes, beautiful silk dresses, and lucky

foods like long life noodles and good fortune oranges. The adults chatted and visited while the kids played and made special Year of the Sheep crafts. In some ways, it was a very typical Chinese New Year gathering, and in some ways very different. This celebration was hosted by a group of Okanagan families who have adopted from China. While most of the parents are Caucasian, most of the kids are Chinese-born Canadians who have come a long way to complete their

forever families. The celebration is a way to honour the culture and history of our children, but it is also a way to normalize for kids the distinctive make-up of our families. We seek to expose our kids to their cultural heritage, to embrace Chinese traditions, and make them part of our now global family. And we look to connect in some ways to others that have shared similar experiences to ours. Donalie and Jason Banman had one

biological son Josh when they adopted their daughter Jade in 1996. International adoptions happened less back then as the Banmans traveled with just two other adoption-seeking Canadian couples to China. The Banmans were living in Regina at the time and had a supportive network welcome them home. When Jade was two, they moved to Medicine Hat and Donalie experienced a less positive response one day. “I remember taking the kids for a walk one

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SURPRISE BENEFITS FOR MEN Lee L., CA stunned with BOOST BLOOD FLOW & OXYGEN and cholesterol as a result of improved enhanced sexual enjoyment, Lee L., from from CA was was stunned with function, SURPRISE BENEFITS FOR MEN & & BOOST BLOOD FLOW & OXYGEN NATURAL RESULTS YOU CAN FEEL circulation to all major organs. Lee L., from CA was stunned with and protection against free radicals. SURPRISE BENEFITS FOR MEN & BOOST BLOOD FLOW & OXYGEN OXYGEN her results. “I knee, leg and STARTING IN 20 MINUTES! SURPRISE FOR MEN & BLOOD FLOW & her results. RESULTS “I have have had had knee, leg and andBOOST NATURAL YOU CANleg FEEL STARTING IN MINUTES! circulation to BENEFITS allWOMEN major organs. WOMEN her results. “I had knee, and protection against free radicals. STARTING IN 20 20 MINUTES! Lee L., from CA was stunned with WOMEN her results. “I have have hadover knee, leg and “I recommend shoulder problems for 10 years. SURPRISEamounts BENEFITS FOR MEN & STARTING IN 20 MINUTES! this lozenge because it it WOMEN “Adequate of Nitric Oxide BOOST BLOOD FLOW & OXYGEN shoulder problems for over 10 years. “I recommend this lozenge because “Adequate amounts amounts of of Nitric Nitric Oxide Oxide shoulder Lee L., from CA was stunned with shoulder problems for over 10leg years. recommend this lozenge because it her results. “I have hadover knee, and “I “Adequate problems for 10 years. SURPRISE BENEFITS MEN & The BOOST BLOOD &which OXYGEN recommend this lozenge because to it helps body N-O, “Adequate amounts of FOR Nitric Oxide STARTING INFLOW 20 MINUTES! insure sufficient amounts of blood WOMEN The pain pain has has deprived deprived me me of of sleep sleep for for “I helps the the body restore restore N-O, which leads leads to to insure sufficient amounts of blood The pain has deprived me of sleep for her results. “I have had knee, leg and helps the body restore N-O, which leads insure sufficient amounts of blood The pain has deprived me of sleep for STARTING IN 20 MINUTES! helps the body restore N-O, which leads to WOMEN months! healthy circulation; for most in as little as shoulder problems for over 10 years. insure sufficient amounts of blood “I recommend this lozenge because it to flow to to the the extremities, especially “Adequate amounts of Nitric Oxide months! healthy circulation; for most in as little as to flow extremities, especially months! healthy circulation; most in as little as to flow to extremities, especially shoulder problems for me over years. healthy for most inbecause as little as thisfor lozenge it Ronald TX explains, “The results 20 minutes,” Dr. Bryan. The result to flow to the the extremities, especially “Adequate amounts of Nitric Oxide months! the penis, resulting in an erection. The painD. has of 10 sleep for “I insure sufficient amounts of blood helps thecirculation; bodyaffirms restore N-O, which leads to Ronald D. TXdeprived explains, “The results 20 recommend minutes,” affirms Dr. Bryan. The result the penis, resulting in Ronald D. TX explains, “The results 20 minutes,” affirms Dr. Bryan. The result the penis, resulting in an an erection. erection. Ronald D. TX explains, “The results 20 minutes,” affirms Dr. Bryan. The result The pain has deprived me of sleep for is increased oxygen delivery, heightened were noticeable overnight. I had more the penis, resulting in an erection. helps the body restore N-O, which leads to The same applies to women; without insure sufficient amounts ofwithout blood were is increased oxygen delivery, heightened months! noticeable overnight. I had more healthy circulation; for most in as little as The same applies to women; to flow to the extremities, especially is increased oxygen delivery, delivery, heightened were noticeable noticeable overnight. overnight. II had had more more is The same applies to without increased oxygen were immune function, improved vascular The same to women; women; without was able focus months! proper blood flow the clitoris, circulation; most inheightened as little as to flow to applies the extremities, immune function, improved vascular Ronald D. TX explains, 20 minutes,” affirmsfor Dr. Bryan. The result energy and and was able to to “The focusresults more healthy proper blood flow to to theespecially clitoris, energy immune function, improved vascular the penis, resulting in an erection. energy and was able to focus more proper blood flow to the clitoris, immune function, improved vascular function, and enhanced sexual enjoyment energy and was able to focus more proper blood flow to the clitoris, readily.” orgasms are difficult,” says Dr. Bryan. Ronald D. TX explains, “The results 20 minutes,” affirms Dr. Bryan.heightened The result function, and oxygen enhanced sexual enjoyment the penis, resulting in an erection. readily.” orgasms are difficult,” says Dr. Bryan. were noticeable overnight. I had more function, and enhanced sexual enjoyment is increased delivery, The same applies to women; without readily.” orgasms are are difficult,” difficult,” says says Dr. Dr. Bryan. Bryan. readily.” function, and enhanced sexual enjoyment orgasms were noticeable overnight. I had more is increased oxygen delivery, heightened The same applies to women; proper blood flow to the without clitoris, energy and was able to focus more immune function, improved vascular immune function, improved vascular proper flow tosays theDr.clitoris, readily.”and was able to focus more function, and enhanced sexual enjoyment orgasmsblood are difficult,” Bryan. energy function, and enhanced sexual enjoyment •• Reduce triglyceride levels • Improve readily.” orgasms are difficult,” says Dr. Bryan. 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Research matters. Whether it’s a new chip on cell phones to monitor health, helmets that prevent concussions, or

new methods to provide safe drinking water, research underway at UBC’s Okanagan campus continues to evolve and

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community to discover the goings-on inside the research labs, in our communities, and what makes university researchers tick. The week started with a keynote address from UBC professor wmeritus Patrick McGeer, who discussed his research into Alzheimer’s disease and advances using aurin tricarboxylic acid. McGeer, a Canadian physician, professor, and medical researcher has dedicated his life to finding the biochemical recipe to target the amyloid plaques responsible for causing Alzheimer’s. McGeer has screened thousands of compounds to find aurin tricarboxylic acid and if his predictions are correct that it works in a spectrum of human diseases, it may become the most widespread drug ever developed. McGeer, one of Canada’s leading experts of neurological disorders, hopes to introduce aurin tricarboxylic acid in clinical settings within a year. The scientific investigation done by McGeer is a perfect example of why the university celebrates research, says professor Gordon Binsted, UBCO acting vice-principal, research and innovation. “Our research has come a long way in 10 years,” said Binsted. “Advances in technology mean the research keeps advancing and our professors are

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UBC Okanagan assistant professor Jennifer Jacoki and students in a physiology demonstration during Celebrate Research Week 2014.

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finding new ideas and ways to investigate and solve challenges. Celebrate Research week gives our faculty members and students a chance to share what they’re working on and let the public know about some of the many great projects underway on this campus.” During Celebrate Research week, the public is encouraged to participate in a series of campus presentations involving faculty and student researchers. UBCO is also shining the spotlight on the community’s youngest scientists by hosting

School District 23’s annual Science Fair. As many as 300 young future scientists will be on campus for the two-day Science Fair. Students presented their science projects for judges and public viewers Tuesday at the campus, with awards handed out today in the UNC Ballroom, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Other highlights of the week include the Three Minute Thesis, where graduate students will compete against each other to present their research in rapid-fire presentations. They have one slide and three minutes to share the depth, significance, and impact of their research with the judges and audience for a chance to win top honours and prize money. The Three Minute Thesis takes place in the University Theatre ADM 026, today from 1 to 2:30 p.m. On Thursday, Chris

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For the fourth time in the last five seasons the Kelowna Owls will carry the Okanagan’s colours at the B.C. 4A high school boys basketball championship. The Owls, ranked No. 3 in the province, will take on No. 14 Prince George in the opening round of the B.C. finals next Wednesday night at the Langley Events Centre. KSS qualified with a 73-51 victory over their local rivals, the Mt. Boucherie Bears, in the valley final on Friday night at RSS. It was the rubber match between the two schools, as the Owls and Bears had split the two regular season meetings. Grant Shepherd paced KSS with 26 points and 14 rebounds, while Parker Simson chipped in 20 points and had eight steals.

Kache Kopec led the Bears with 24 points. In the most important game of the season to date, Owls’ coach Harry Parmar said his team came to play. “The Bears are a tough team and we came out and played well against them,” said Parmar. “It was hard fought, but the kids kept their composure and kind of pulled away at the end. It was a nice win.” Despite a solid year in which they were ranked eighth in B.C. and beat a number of the teams who will go to provincials, the Bears don’t get a trip to Langley as Basketball B.C. allows Okanagan only one berth. The Fraser Valley, for example, received six berths. “It’s a tough way to end an amazing season,” said Bears coach Kelly Broderick. “We didn’t play our best in the final, but the

guys really deserve to be at provincials. Basketball B.C. isn’t reflecting the best of the best and it’s frustrating. “It was still an amazing year and we’re thankful for all the support we had.” As for provincials next week, Harry Parmar said his Owls plan to take a calm and calculated approach. “It’s going to one possession at a time for us,” said Parmar. “The guys matured as the season went on and have learned to pretty much whatever style we need to.” If the Owls defeat P.G., they would most like see Burnaby South in the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12. Oak Bay is ranked No. 1, while Yale is 2.

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The KSS Owls take to the court tonight in Langley in opening round

of the B.C. 3A high school girls championship. At 7 p.m., the ninthranked Owls will take on Maple Ridge. KSS earned a spot at provincials thanks to their win over NorKam at the valleys late last month at RSS.

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The Okanagan champion Immaculata Mustangs are on the court at 10:15 Wednesday against LV Rogers in the opening game of the B.C. AA girls championship in Langley. The Mustangs are ranked No. 2 behind Duchess Park of Prince George. This is Immaculata’s first season playing at AA level, up from single A.

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The Kelowna Owls won four of five games to place ninth at the B.C. School Sports provincials junior boys basketball

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Mt. Boucherie’s Kache Kopec defends against Kelowna Owls’ guard Parker Simson in the Okanagan Valley 4A boys basketball final Friday night at RSS. championship last week in Langley. The only loss KSS suffered was a 60-55 setback to Terry Fox in their second game of the

tournament. The Owls opened up with an 85-27 win over Caledonia. Kelowna also posted wins over St. Georges

(61-47), Van College (5550) and Sentinel (57-35). Mason Bourcier of the KSS Owls was named a second-team all-star at the tourament.

KELOWNA HOCKEY

Rockets’ Mitch Wheaton working towards return Warren Henderson whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

It’s been a long season for Mitch Wheaton. If all goes as planned, the Kelowna Rockets’ defenceman will be back playing with his teammates in the Western Hockey League playoffs. Wheaton, who has battled injuries to both shoulders over the last three seasons, played in just four games in 201415 before undergoing surgery for a third time last fall. Wheaton, who has been skating for the last six weeks, hopes to be cleared for contact before the playoffs begin.

Mitch Wheaton

“I’m maybe pushing thinking I can be back playing before the end of the regular season, but just getting back for the playoffs would make me happy,” said the 6-foot5, 220-pound Sherwood Park, AB native. “The guys are having an extraordinary year and it should be an exciting playoff run. It would be

nice to be part of that.” Shoulder troubles have limited Wheaton to just 100 WHL games over three seasons and have cut into some valuable development time for the Detroit Red Wings’ draft choice. Still, as frustrating as it’s been at times, Wheaton has done his best to remain focused on the future. “There’s nothing I can do about what’s happened, I’m just staying positive and taking advantage of the time I’ve had to get back,” Wheaton said. “I’m probably in the best shape I’ve been in for a long time. “Not every day is a

good day,” Wheaton added, “but my coaches, teammates and specifically, my family, have really been important in helping me through this.” Kelowna head coach Dan Lambert said when Wheaton does return, both he and the Rockets will need to be patient in getting him back up to speed. “It’s one thing when it happens once, but to have it happen three years in a row is a tough thing for a young player,” Lambert said. “It’s good to see Mitch getting closer. Missing that much action, his timing is going to be a bit off, so when he does return we’ll have

to see where we’re at (on defense) and just work him back in slowly.” Meanwhile, the Rockets are missing another key blue liner in Josh Morrissey who is sidelined on a day-to-day basis with a lower body injury. Morrissey fell awkwardly after being checked in Saturday’s game against Calgary and had to be helped from the ice. Centre Rourke Chartier remains sidelined with an upper body injury, but has resumed working out which Lambert calls “a good sign.” The Rockets visit the Vancouver Giants on Friday, before

returning home to face the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday. Face off at Prospera Place is 7 p.mwhenderson@ kelownacapnews.com It’s been a long season for Mitch Wheaton. If all goes as planned, the Kelowna Rockets’ defenceman will be back playing with his teammates in the Western Hockey League playoffs. Wheaton, who has battled injuries to both shoulders over the last three seasons, played in just four games in 201415 before undergoing surgery for a third time last fall. Wheaton, who has been skating for the last

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six weeks, hopes to be cleared for contact before the playoffs begin. “I’m maybe pushing thinking I can be back playing before the end of the regular season, but just getting back for the playoffs would make me happy,” said the 6-foot5, 220-pound Sherwood Park, AB native. “The guys are having an extraordinary year and it should be an exciting playoff run. It would be nice to be part of that.” Shoulder troubles have limited Wheaton to just 100 WHL games over three seasons and have cut into some valuable development time for the

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ROCKETS HOCKEY

Warriors battle South Ok rivals Frustrated Wheaton It took 58 games and some help on the last day of the regular season, but the West Kelowna Warriors are back in the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. The Warriors, who finished fourth in the Interior Division, are in the process of taking on the first-place Penticton Vees in the opening round. The series opener went Tuesday night in Penticton, however a final score wasn’t available at

press time. Game 2 goes tonight, 7 p.m., at the South Okanagan Events Centre.Games 3 and 4 will be played at Royal LePage Place on Friday and Saturday nights. Penticton won the season series this season by a 5-2-0 margin, taking all three games at Royal Lepage Place, while the Warriors who beat the Vees twice at the SOEC, the only team to do that all season. West Kelowna has

faced off with the Vees three different times in the post-season in their history, but for the first time in the opening round. The Warriors, who grabbed the final seed in the Interior Division with a 6-2 win over Surrey on Saturday, were thankful for their first round opponent, as Penticton knocked off Salmon Arm in overtime the same night. The Silverbacks, who finished fifth and

one point out of the playoff picture, finished with 65 points which would have been good enough for second in the Mainland Division. The Warriors also helped themselves by going 5-0-0-1 in their last six games. The other Interior Division series has the Vernon Vipers taking on the Merritt Centennials. Tickets are on sale now for Friday and Saturday’s games at Royal Lepage.

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Provincials up next for local rep teams The Kelowna Fripp Warehousing Rockets will get a chance to defend their B.C. midget tier 1 hockey title. The Rockets locked up a spot at provincials later this month by claiming the Okanagan Mainline league title, beating Kamloops in three games in the final. After being upset in the opener at home, the Rockets won Game 2 in Kamloops, then sealed

the deal Sunday at CNC with a convincing 8-1 victory to capture the OMAHA banner in three games. Kelowna will be on Vancouver Island March 15 to 20 as Comox Valley hosts the provincial championship. • In bantam tier 1 play, the Rockets lost out in the league final but as the host team will have a berth into provincials, March 15 to 20 in

Kelowna. • The Rockets tier 1 peewee boys team wrapped up the Okanagan Mainline title with a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory over Vernon Sunday at Memorial Arena. Jack Finley netted the winner 3:17 into OT, on assists from Riley Fiddler-Schultz and Tanner Brown. Tristan Bjarnason earned the shutout. Kelowna, which won the best of three

2-1, will be in Semiamhoo for the B.C. championship during spring break. • The Kelowna female bantam A team defeated Kamloops 5-2 on Sunday to win the league final in three games. The Rockets will be in Castlegar for the provincials. • The Kelowna peewee girls, who won the OMAHA championship last month, will travel to North Shore for the B.C. finals.

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Detroit Red Wings’ draft choice. Still, as frustrating as it’s been at times, Wheaton has done his best to remain focused on the future. “There’s nothing I can do about what’s happened, I’m just staying positive and taking advantage of the time I’ve had to get back,” Wheaton said. “I’m probably in the best shape I’ve been in for a long time. “Not every day is a good day,” Wheaton added, “but my coaches, teammates and specifically, my family, have really been important in helping me through this.” Kelowna head coach Dan Lambert said when Wheaton does return, both he and the Rockets will need to be patient in getting him back up to speed. “It’s one thing when it happens once, but to have it happen three years in a row is a tough

thing for a young player,” Lambert said. “It’s good to see Mitch getting closer. Missing that much action, his timing is going to be a bit off, so when he does return we’ll have to see where we’re at (on defense) and just work him back in slowly.” Meanwhile, the Rockets are missing another key blue liner in Josh Morrissey who is sidelined on a day-to-day basis with a lower body injury. Morrissey fell awkwardly after being checked in Saturday’s game against Calgary and had to be helped from the ice. Centre Rourke Chartier remains sidelined with an upper body injury, but has resumed working out which Lambert calls “a good sign.” The Rockets will visit the Vancouver Giants on Friday, before returning home to face the Spokane Chiefs Saturday. Face off at Prospera Place is 7 p.m.

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Heat’s Klomps an allCanadian Katy Klomps has become the first student athlete from UBC Okanagan ever to earn CIS all-Canadian recognition. The fourth-year middle blocker for the Heat was named one of top 14 women volleyball players in Canada for the 201415 season last week at the CIS awards banquet in Toronto. It was the third CIS honour for the Heat since joining Canada West four years ago, as Emily Oxland made the allrookie team and Steve Manuel was selected as coach of the year for the 2012-13 season. Klomps, a nursing student, has started in all four of her years for the Heat, and has also been named a Canada West all-star in each of the last two years. Along with awards on her mantle, Klomps is starting to accumulate records. After four seasons in Canada West, she is currently secondall time in regular season career total blocks and blocks per set with 407 total blocks and 1.35 blocks per set. This season, Klomps’ tallied 135 total blocks that sets a new Canada West record that Katy owns with Alicia Perrin, from Trinity Western, who also recorded 135 total blocks this season. In career blocks in Canada West, Katy trails just Perrin, a graduating middle from TWU, who has 512, a mark Klomps could surpass next season with more than 105 total blocks. Heat coach Steve Manuel is extremely pleased with Klomps’ selection to the allCanadian team. Manuel said Klomps has put the work in the gym to be the player but she also works extremely hard and manages her time incredibly well to play at an all-star level and study nursing.

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The end result didn’t exactly meet with the Kelowna Chiefs’ on-ice expectations. Still, an early playoff exit aside, general manager Grant Sheridan said it was another good year for the KIJHL club. The Chiefs bowed out of the post-season on Saturday night, losing Game 7 of their first round playoff series 2-1 to the hometown Summerland Steam. “It was a disappointing finish, but we were really happy with the team, the players that we had here and the support from the community,” Sheridan said. “All but one game was a one-goal game, so a bounce here or a bounce there and who knows ? All in all, we’re happy.” Under the guidance of first-year head coach Jason Tansem, the Chiefs finished third in

the Okanagan Division, before taking the Steam a full seven games in the division semifinal. It marked the end of the junior B careers of five of the Chiefs’ players— assistant captains Chase Astorino and Dylan Jamieson, Nick Josephs, Ethan Rusnack and Carter Melnyk. Off the ice, the Chiefs continue to make gains both in the stands— averaging close to 300 fans this season—and in the community. “Our goal has been to see the program grow a little each year and we’ve seen that,” Sheridan said. “The community and fan support is very good and we’re happy with the direction we’re headed. “We have the philosophy of when we make a dollar, we spend a dollar to continue to moving the program forward, and keeping the momentum going.” As is often the case, with graduation and the

Goaltender Chris Turner and the Kelowna Chiefs saw their KIJHL season end Saturday in a 2-1 loss to the Summerland Steam. possibility of some players moving up to junior A, Sheridan expects the Chiefs will be rebuilding

about half the team for next season. Tansem is expected back as head coach,

while the team has an open spot for an assistant coach. The Chiefs will hold

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Defending champion Okanagan Rockets open the B.C. Major Midget League playoffs this weekend at home to the Greater Vancouver Canadians. The best-of-three quarterfinal series starts Friday at 8:15 p.m. at CNC. Game 2 goes Saturday at 5:15 p.m., with a third, if necessary, set for Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The Rockets (23-125) finished fourth in the BCMML, while the Canadians (21-16-3) were fifth, six points back of the Rockets. “GVC is a solid hockey club, and will be a great challenge right out of the gate for our club” said Rocket general manager David Michaud. “They have elite scoring up front and are a well prepared team, I’m sure it will be an intense fun weekend.” The teams last met in the playoffs in 2012, with the Canadians winning in a two-game sweep.

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For the first time in the program’s fouryear tenure in Canada West men’s basketball, a member of the UBC Okanagan Heat has earned a conference award. Thanks to an outstanding freshman season, point guard Aldrich Berrios has been named to the Canada West all-rookie team. Making the jump from high school to Canada West in men’s basketball

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is an extremely big step, and making the jump as a point guard is even more difficult due to the demands of the position. Berrios was tasked with not only making those two jumps but he was also on-the-job learning the point guard position as a first year starter in the Canada West. In his rookie season, Berrios was almost always on the court. He started all

20 conference games, averaging 34.7 minutes per contest, the fourth highest mark in Canada West. The 6-foot-1 grad of Notre Dame Secondary was third in scoring for UBC Okanagan, averaging 12.4 points per game. His season high was 25 (Jan. 17 versus Mount Royal) and he led the team in scoring six times. His 3.1 assists per contest were tops on the team.

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Deadly from long range, Aldrich finished the year with the eighth most made threes in the conference (46), shooting at a 38 per cent clip. He also hauled in 3.9 rebounds a contest and 1.6 steals. “Al was an outstanding recruit for us last year and we were excited when he came to camp last September,” said Heat coach coach Pete Guarasci said of his young point guard. “Then due to injuries and other circumstances he was thrust into a very important role on this team and was asked to

do a lot more than I had planned. “Yet he stepped up big time, gritted through some tough games and shone in others. He also stepped up in a big way off the court and in a leadership role.” It is the third Canada West award won by Heat players this year and the eighth since 2011-12 when UBC Okanagan entered the CIS. Aldrich is the third student athlete to earn a spot on the all-rookie team—last season women’s volleyball placed Michelle Jakszuk on the squad, while Lars

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Heat point guard Berrios selected to all-rookie team

UBCO’s Aldrich Berrios is a member of the 2014-15 Canada West men’s basketball all-rookie team. Bornemann from men’s

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INAUGURAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

National rugby event coming to Kelowna Kelowna will play host to Rugby Canada’s recently implemented Canada West Rugby Championships. Eight western teams will play back-to-back games at the Apple Bowl and Parkinson fields on July 30 and Aug. 2. Four provincial sides from B.C.— under-16 Men, under-18 Women, under-18 Men, and the provincial women’s team—will take on the Prairies representative program. Players will be selected from the tournament to travel to Ottawa in August and represent Canada West. Canada West and Rugby Canada selectors will be in attendance in

Kelowna, observing games and delivering skill development clinics. Kelowna was selected because of its attractive summer climate and convenience for both representative sides. Jim Dixon, CEO of BC Rugby stated: “BC Rugby is very proud to have been awarded the hosting of the inaugural Canada West Rugby Championships, and Kelowna is the perfect host city. “Great venues, a strong volunteer community and proven track record of delivering great events were a significant reason for choosing Kelowna.” The event will be supported by the Central Okanagan Rugby

Enthusiasts (CORE), a local sport development society dedicated to growth of the game of rugby. “We are very pleased to host these eight elite rugby teams in Kelowna,” said Doug Manning, CORE president. “By featuring top-level games in our community, it promotes a modern awareness of the fast, enterprising, and fitness-oriented sport that rugby has become.” For further information about the Canada West Rugby Championships in Kelowna this summer, contact Doug Manning at 4dougmanning@gmail.com.

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He then won by technical superiority over Alex Chiton of Sentinel Secondary School in West Vancouver by a score of 12-0. Michael’s third match of the day was against Alex Jinda, of Carihi Secondary School in Campbell River. Vallido was up 6-2 with less than 30 seconds left in the match when Jinda scored a four point takedown. The match ended in a 6-6 tie but Jinda won due to the four point move.

Vallido regained his composure for his four match of the day dominating Thomas Green of Argyle Secondary in North Vancouver with a technical superiority win of 11-1. Michael’s finished the first day of action with another win by technical superiority over Jesiah Fisher who he had wrestled earlier in the day. The bout ended in the second period by final score of 16-6.

On the second day, Vallido was down 4-0 to Mitchell Keeping, of Esquimalt High in Victoria, but he managed to toss his opponent for four points to tie the match and win due to scoring the only four-point move of the match. His last bout of the tournament was the bronze medal match against Alex Jinda of Carihi Secondary School. The match went a full six minutes, with Michael losing by a score of 10-4.

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Information ANCHOR THRIFT STORE will be having a “BLANKET DRIVE “ from March 1- April 1. Blankets will go to Metro Church, Gospel Mission and Houses of Mercy. Drop off location will be at Anchor Thrift Store store #189 Hwy 33 Visit our blog for more info: bowtiesandlittleguys.com APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Please send applications by email: fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information available online: www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship.

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Lost & Found

DO YOU have a disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For details visit: disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us today toll-free 1-888875-4787.

FOUND black & white short haired cat roaming Oxford Ave. Call evenings between 8-9pm (250)212-4417

Personals

FOUND gorgeous earring shaped like a wing on the sidewalk Feb.24 at Rotary Park. Call (250)763-5992

HIGH CASH producing vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

LADY looking for gentleman, 75 yrs+ up, to go dancing once a week. Reply to box 352 c/o Kelowna Capital News

LOST iPad in a powder blue case -Rultand Rd area, possibly around Sunpointe Village care home as well. Feb.25 Call (778)478-7123

Multi-Billion Dollar Anti Aging Skincare Opportunity! Looking to be an entrepreneur? Get Your Career Started Today! 250.809.1468 For more information please visit: www.good therapyrandfproducts.ca consultant ID: 06340710

Lost & Found

Help Wanted

In need of back yard mechanic to do maintenance on 87 Chevy Pick up. (778)484-5608

FOUND 3 KEYS on a chain Value Village end of February Call 250-763-7114

Obituaries

UHDE, ELKE (OSTI)

JUNE 30, 1940 – FEBRUARY 25, 2015 “If I should go before the rest of you, break not a flower nor inscribe a stone; Nor, when I am gone speak in a Sunday voice, But be the usual selves that I have known. Weep if you must, Parting is Hell, But life goes on, so sing as well.” By Joyce Grenfel

Dieter lost the love of his life. Debbie, Brenda, Terry and Kelly lost their Mom. Ashley, Jamie and Duncan lost their Oma. Christel and Marte lost their sister. Elke was predeceased by her parents at a very early age, and by her young son Ricky in 1988. In respecting Elke’s wishes she was cremated and there will be no service and no flowers please. The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those involved in our mother’s care. A very special thank you to Dr. Steinruck and Sylvi for their exceptional kindness. “With love to my family and friends: Life for me has truly passed. I loved you all to the very last. Weep not for me, But courage take and love one another for my sake.” Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

TULLOCH, MORLEY

February 24, 1945 ~ February 24, 2015 On his 70th birthday, Morley passed away peacefully at the Kelowna Hospice House after a courageous and private battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Maryann (nee Ambrosi), his children Don (Tammy), Gord (Lorie), Chris (Kim), and Tammy (Dwayne), five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Also survived by his siblings Alvin (Fae), Robert (Deanne), Margaret (Les), Stewart (Helene), sister-in-law Carol, and in-laws Andy & Mary Ambrosi, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by his parents, John and Isabel, and brother, Gordon. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Kelowna General Hospital, the Kelowna Cancer Clinic, and the Kelowna Hospice House for their care and kindness during this difficult time. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 1:30pm at the Winfield United Church, 3751 Woodsdale Road, Lake Country. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Easter Seal Camp – Winfield, c/o BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities, 3981 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 4H5, are greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services Kelowna. 250-762-2299

FOUND ChiId size bike at Strathcona Park on Feb 14th. Call (250)762-7994

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Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Employment

Farm Workers

Farm Labourers Req’d, 5 - 6

POONI Orchards in Kelowna BC (2355 McKenzie Rd). Needs a Supervisor, Starting June 15th, 40hrs/wk, $11/hr. Duties: make work schedules, training new employees, does picking & thinning. Must have good communication & teamwork skills. Punjabi recommended. Call 250-765-9573.

days/wk., 40-50hr/wk, $10.49/hr.

Apple thinning, picking cherries & apple picking. Starts approximately June 10th. Drop off resume at: 3630 Fitzgerald Rd., Kelowna BC V1W 4G5 or email: dbullach@shaw.ca

Boparai Orchard req’s, Pruning, thinning & picking. MarchOct. $10.49/hr, 250-862-1025

NORTHVIEW Orchards requires seasonal orchard workers from April/15 to Nov./15 Duties may include: planting pruning, thinning, harvest and general farm work. Wages: $10.49/hr, 40hrs/wk. Apple harverst on a piece work basis. Call: 250-765-9068 or Email: bwit@telus.net

Help Wanted

Farm Workers

Circulation Representative Duties include: • Carrier Recruitment • Distribution Audits • Data Entry • Customer Service • Telephone Surveys Position is 4 days per week with benefits and profit sharing package. Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com

SEASONAL Farm Labourer required by Julius Kish in Kelowna Beginning June 10 to Oct 31. 40hrs/week. Work includes thinning, picking and pruning. Pay $10.50/hr Contact Julius at 250-765-6039 SEASONAL Farm labourers required by David Kish in Kelowna beginning June 10- Oct. 31. 40hrs/wk. Work includes thinning, picking,pruning. Pay $10.50/hr contact David at 250-317-5797

Help Wanted

Seasonal Farm Workers needed in Lake Country and Armstrong for Factors Farms. Duties include greenhouse work, field work, installing irrigation system, picking by hand and loading. Requirements are listed on our web site at: www.naturalfactors.com 16 positions start from March 1, 2015 and end October 31, 2015 (35 weeks). Minimum of 40 hours per week. Must be available Monday to Saturday 7 am – 3:30 pm. Pay: $12/hour. Please email resumes to: CareersKelowna@ naturalfactors.com or fax to (250) 766-7178. SUN City Cherries, 4759 Lakeshore Rd. Req’s farm labourers FT. Duties incl: Pruning, packing, sorting & picking. 40hrs/wk, $10.49/hr/pce rate $.224/lb. Starting June 25, 2015. 250-764-1872

Help Wanted

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST Local Insurance Restoration Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. The Candidate will have at least 5 years experience with all aspects of Accounts Payable. Preference will be given to candidates with Accpac 2014, Excel skills and Payroll experience. Responsibilities; • General Ledger coding for three separate locations in a job costing system • Data entry, reconciliation of statements and supervision of a store supplies inventory system • Tracking Worksafe Eligibility and Insurance Liability Coverage for Active Vendors Please reply to Box #100 c/o The Kelowna Capital News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna BC, V1X 6X2.

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Sub-Contractor Driver MUST HAVE A 3/4 OR 1 TON VAN 2 days per week. Early morning deliveries. Wednesday and Friday. Approx. 5 hours per day. Responsible for dropping off bundles to carriers’ homes.

Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com

Collators & Inserters Required Duties include hand collating, straightening papers and pocket feeders on Kansa Machine. Shifts start at Midnight or earlier. Minimum 2 to 3 days a week. Approx. 16 to 24 hours per week. Good, safe working conditions. Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com

Employment

Services

Farm Workers

Help Wanted

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

SUN City Cherries, 4759 Lakeshore Rd. Req’s farm labourers FT. Duties incl: Pruning, packing, sorting & picking. 40hrs/wk, $10.49/hr/pce rate $.224/lb. Starting Apr 1, 2015. 250-764-1872

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Help Wanted BOUCHERIE Bottle Depot. West Kel. FT Cashier required. Apply with Resume to Ken @ 2711 Kyle Rd.

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

Home Care/Support MARY-LIN’S Senior’s Home Support. Bathing, shopping, housework, appnts. Loving, honest & reliable. 808-0830

Retail RETAIL SUPERVISOR

Wireless World Solutions loc’d at Orchard Park Shopping Ctr, 4030-2271 Harvey Ave Kelowna

BC, requires 1 Retail Supervisor to start ASAP; Full time/ Permanent. Min 1 year exp. Wages $18/hr. Duties: Supervise & co-ordinate sales staff, oversee the store operation, assign duties & prepare work schedules etc. Email resume retailjobs@mywirelessworld.ca

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

KEVIN Blucke, CPA, CMA. An accountant with over 20 years exp. specializing in full cycle bookkeeping for small and medium sized companies at very comp. rates. Visit www.blucke.com or call (250) 718-1556 for more info.

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

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

Contractors DCR Contracting, New. const., addtions, kitchen, floors, reno’s, int/ext. Free est. 250-862-1746

Courier/Delivery Services

GEORGE’S DELIVERY. Pick-Up Truck for HIRE. $40. (250)-212-5034

Electrical

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

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

Flooring installations. Over 20 yrs experience. In the Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)

Garden & Lawn

ASIAN MASSAGE. Lovely & Peaceful Setting. $60/Hour, $100/2 Hours. 250-317-3575

JIM’S MOWING. Book your Spring clean up. Lawn Maintenance & more!! 250-310-5467

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

Home Improvements

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

Health Products RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Online: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST, call 1-800-765-8660.

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations. GEMINI BATHS: 250862-6991. Free Estimates.

Landscaping

#1 DECORATIVE ROCK, www.bcrocks.com, Compost Soil - $25/yard, 250-862-0862

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

ECO-SCAPES Landscapes, fall clean-up, snow removal, retaining walls, 250-864-2991

TERRA Nova Landscaping can help with all of your landscape needs! Design & Construction, for more information on all our services Contact Chad @ 778-215-3130

Machining & Metal Work

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

Moving & Storage

AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

Allow Payless Moving to do the lifting for you. 1 man + truck $49/hr - 250-808-2938

The Tax Pros. Income Tax Service. Orchard Park Mall. 250-762-8206, 250-717-8299

U1ST MOVING 2 men $90/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

Help Wanted

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Services

Moving & Storage

Painting & Decorating

DONO’S Moving/Delivery Service. For all your moving needs in & out of town. 250-979-0131

FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 JOE’S MOVING Reasonable Rates, Fully Equip’d Trucks, Local-long Distance, Storage Available. No Job Too Small! Free Estimates. Call Joe Anytime at: 250-470-8194

✔✔100% Guaranteed. Greg’s Painting, Comm/ Res., Int/Ext. Free est. Seniors Dis., European Experience, 212-9961 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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Pets & Livestock

Rubbish Removal

Hauling

2GirlsOneTruck Rubbish Removal. Your cheaper option. Call us and save 250-878-5210

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

3 Rooms For $299

Tree Services

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

ALL Exterior Hedge & Tree Service. Insured. For a free quote call Dave: 250-212-1716 www.hedgeabovetherest.ca

2 Coats Any Colour

Rooﬁng & Skylights

Trucking/ Bull Dozing

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

TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel & Moving 250-862-0821

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

Livestock 20 young Angus bred cows $3,000.; 1-3 yr old Angus bull $4,000.; 250-546-9766.

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under

Firearms

Furniture

60 VHS & 25 Beta tapes for $60 obo 250-764-2349 6 Piece Silver set w/ a tray for sale, $40 Call 250-860-6840.

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

TEAK, VINTAGE AND MODERN HOME FURNISHINGS MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS! OK Estates FURNITURE & more 1960 Springﬁeld Road, Kelowna 250-868-8108 facebook.com/okestates

BLACKBERRY Curve 3G 9300. Charger/belt clip/no contract. $55 obo. 250-764-2349

$200 & Under RECLINER chair, med gray, brand new, $150 obo. 250979-2958 ROCKER Recliner, dark moss green, 1yr old, excl cond., $200 obo. 250-979-2958

$400 & Under 2 guns, JC Higgins, Marlin Model 80 22 repeaters. Must have PAL $350 250-764-3067

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Firewood/Fuel DRY Firewood. Delivered. Full size pick up w/rack $120/load. 250-878-5710, 778-480-1173

Furniture

Garage Sales CENTRAL. SPCA (AUX) Sale. Saturday, Mar 7th, 10-1. Lunch, White Elephant, Linen, Books, Clothes, Jewellery, Baking. Donations of Sale items Appreciated. First United Church, 721 Bernard Ave.

PATIO Table, 142” round, bamboo w/glass top, 4 cushioned chairs, asking $250. 250-769-0624, 250-212-3730

Sales & Service Directory ACCOUNTING/TAX AUTOMOTIVE BATHROOMS BOOKKEEPING

CARPENTRY

CONCRETE

CONTRACTORS

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Canopy West Automotive “Thank you for your business in 2014. We look forward to taking care of your automotive needs in 2015!” 247 Adams Rd. • 250-469-3031

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS PLUMBING REPAIRS GEMINI BATHS

250-862-6991

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HAIR CUTS **NEW OWNER!** OR

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Certified Tradesman for driveways, sidewalks, floors, foundations, retaining walls, stairs, wheelchair ramps.

Stamped, Exposed & Broom Free Estimates • Call Dan

250-863-5419

250-870-8851

LAWN & GARDENING

LANDSCAPING MARTINSON

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

ECO Landscaping

Spring clean-up, weekly lawn maintenance. Landscaping, irrigation, patios, retaining walls, water features & fencing

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•Artificial Turf •Brick •Decks •Design •Excavating

•Fences •Firepits •Pergolas •Planting •Privacy Screens

•Rock Bubblers •Rock Walls •Sod •Water Features

CONTACT Chad @ 778-215-3130 OR silvester.c@hotmail.com

Diamondback Landscaping

Pwr. raking, Aeration, Fertilizer, Landscaping, Grass Cutting, Irrigation, Retaining Walls, Excavation, Sewer Connections, Tree/Hedge Pruning, Property Maint. SENIORS DISCOUNT • NOW HIRING

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MOVING & STORAGE DONO’S MOVING &

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For all your moving needs in & out of town

Starting @ $49 > The Okanagan > Vancouver > Alberta

DELIVERY SERVICE

250-979-0131 Seniors Discount

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GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES

ROOFING ROOFNOW

Your torch on & shingle professionals Fully insured, WCB coverage, seniors discounts - plus references.

SAVE BIG $$$ NOW before our spring rush

Free Estimates

778-363-ROOF (7663) “No job is too big or too small, our name says it all.”

RYDER ROOFING LTD. Free estimates, senior discounts,

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

250-765-3191

FEATURE Now supplying brand new tires in 11r22.5 and 11r24.5 rims sizes at the lowest market price.

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL Call for Full Service Rubbish Removal

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Ceiling and trim extra

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TILE SETTER

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

Senior’s Specials Experience & Quality Interior & Exterior Painting Ceilings Bondable. Insurance Work call/text Terry 250-863-9830 or email t_burke@telus.net

250-763-7114 FEATURE

Now supplying brand new tires in 11r22.5 and 11r24.5 rims sizes at the lowest market price.

Preb's Retreading

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

8 INSERTS FOR NEW CLIENTS ONLY PLEASE

TRUCKING

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

ESTIMATES

310-JIMS (5467) Book a job at www.jimsmowing.ca

86.02 plus tax & e-edition

TILING Artistic Ceramics

SAME DAY SERVICE “More than just mowing!” • Yard Clean-ups • Hedges • Pruning • Mowing • Aeration • Lime • Fertilizing • Rubbish Removal FREE • Leaf Clean-up

-FIRST MONTH SPECIAL$

Promote your business in Kelowna’s Community Newspaper delivered FREE every Wednesday & Friday to over 45,000 homes.

Fast, Friendly, and Reliable Service

We can do section repairs and offer pick up & delivery to your location.

3 rooms for $299 (2 coats any colour)

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

250-862-0821

SPRING SERVICES

PAINTING/DECORATING

Joe’s Moving Service “The Professionals”

2 GIRLS ONE TRUCK

CUSTOM YARD CARE

• Lawn Mowing • Maintenance • Pruning • Hedging • Roto Tilling • Bark Mulchers • Yard clean up available NOW HIRING

WELDING METAL FABRICATION LTD.

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

250-863-4418

Canopy West Automotive “Thank you for your business in 2014. We look forward to taking care of your automotive needs in 2015!”

247 Adams Rd. 250-469-3031

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale ATTENTION:

Please be aware that all classied advertising is non refundable and non transferable upon cancellation. ATTENTION The Capital News cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. CERAMIC Urns for your loved ones or pets, hand painted. Phone Colleen: (250)766-4405 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit us online www.pioneersteel.ca

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. Wanted BUYING USED JEWELRY. Call 250-864-3521. Thank you I’m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521 I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521 Old Jewelry Wanted. Gold or Costume + Sterling Tableware Call Christine: 778-281-0030 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 Local

Rentals

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

Musical Instruments

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

5 Boom microphone stands, $30ea, small profile amp, $40. Yamaha PSR-70 Porta tone keyboard with folding stand & seat, $250. Chrome folding music stand, $15. Solid music stand, $15. 250-769-0624, 250-212-3730

2 BDR Townhome- in Rutland Bench Overlooking city. Newly Reno’d, 5 appl. NS/NP Ref. Req’d. $1050/M Available April 1st. Call 250-860-1011 to view

SPRINGFIELD SPALL2 bdrms, 1 bath, 1200sq ft, not furnished, NP/NS, 5 appls, separate laundry. Avail Mar 1. $1275+ 60% utils. 1885 Barlee Road. 250-868-5912.

1BD suite in Rutland. Close to bus, priv ent., own driveway, shr’d lndry. Avail now. NP. NP. NS. $850 utils incl. 250-8688941

Real Estate

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Straight From DeHart MAXINE DEHART The new director of golf at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf and Country Club is Sheryle Rowland. Relocating from Calgary, Rowland has been the head golf professional for the past 10 years at the wellknown private club, Silver Spring Golf and Country Club. Over her tenure in that role, Rowland had many accomplishments, including being awarded the PGA Professional of the Year for Alberta, and won the Murray Tucker Award, given to the PGA professional for all of Canada. She is also a past winner of the Alberta PGA Order of Merit. Her start date will be around March 15. Peter Hopley is the general manager and executive professional of Gallagher’s Canyon. CPA David Gautier, has joined the firm of Crowe MacKay LLP as associate partner. Formerly working with private companies and in a role as a general advisor, Gautier has assisted with a number of significant private company purchases and sales, corporate reorganizations and trust and estate planning matters. Crowe MacKay has grown to eight offices in northern and western Canada with a Kelowna office at 5001620 Dickson Ave. Call 250-763-5021. After a few years in the greater Toronto area, Dr. Harmony Miraliakbari has opened her chiropractic clinic at 101-3140 Lakeshore Rd.

Dr. Mir originally obtained her Bachelor of Musical Theatre Performance Degree from Acadia University and ran with the varsity x-country running team. After sustaining many injuries that affected her ability to compete and work as a musician, she discovered chiropractic care and obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Dr. Mir has a holistic, evidence based and natural approach to health care. She has worked with Olympic athletes, NHL players, dancers, musicians as well as pregnant women, babies and everyone inbetween. Dr. Mir offers interferential current, micro current, therapeutic ultrasound, combination therapy and Tens therapy along Graston and Myofascial release techniques. She also does deep tissue massage before chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Mir has specialized training in prenatal, postnatal and pediatric care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is Webster certified. Call 250-868-8086; online theharmonyclinic.com. The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra has a new addition to their team. Rebecca Robinson is the new education and outreach coordinator. She will manage an 85-person youth orchestra, coordinate in-school programs and shows, and will coordinate the upcoming family matinee on March 7, 2 p.m., at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Tickets available online at

EK’s Grill owners executive chef Bill Justus, Carmen Justus and Tiffany Thatcher. okanagansymphony.com. Chartered accountant George Mason has been honoured with a fellowship by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. The fellowship designation Mason received is awarded to chartered accountants for their contributions to the

community and service to the profession. Mason is partner, business advisor and income tax specialist with Meyers Norris Penny (MNP), located at 6001628 Dickson Ave. He previously served as the firm’s regional tax leader. Call 250-763-8919. The Kelowna Yacht

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Club has a now board of directors for 2015. Congratulations to commodore Murray Ramsden; Nancy Thompson, vicecommodore; Henry Harlos, rear-commodore; Mike Terris, past commodore; Kent Hardisty, fleet captain and Chantelle Froats, staff captain. The board directors are Doug Harpold, John Sharples, Dot Schoneberg, Randy Prost, Lori Field, Don McEachern and Paul Jollymore. For all chocolate lovers, there is a new chocolatier in Lake Country. Peter and Johanna Johner have opened Peter Johner Swiss Chocolatier, at 12810 Carrs Landing Rd. The couple offer hand-crafted chocolates, truffles and pralines by Peter, who is a Swiss trained chocolatier. The Johners have devoted themselves to the creation of exquisite handmade chocolates for special occasions and events, Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s, wedding, corporate functions or just for your own

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EK’s Grill has opened at 401 Glenmore Rd. (corner of Glenmore and Kane). EK stands for Ernie’s Kids. You might remember well-known pub owner Ernie Thatcher and his wife Chris. Their two daughters, Carmen Justus and Tiffany Thatcher, have opened EK’s Grill. When you enter the restaurant, you will be blown away by the enormous, 5,000 gallon, salt water fish tank that was installed literally from top to bottom in the restaurant. It is the largest aquarium in a private establishment in B.C. and probably in Canada, with 70 beautiful tropical fish from all over the world. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, executive chef Bill Justus (Carmen’s husband) has put together a large, fresh, no GMO, all-natural ingredient menu. Chef Justus smokes his own bacon, ribs and corned beef. He makes his own sauerkraut, burgers with no fillers, all dressings and seafood chowder on Fridays. EK’s Grill also makes its own ice cream with no sugar and offer a gluten free menu and a smaller bites menu (for senior and light eaters). The restaurant is designed by families for families. We shared the clam chowder, Ironman salad, double smoked Carolina ribs with cherry Jack Daniels BBQ sauce and heavenly hash ice cream. Good thing we shared, as the portions are large. The restaurant has 125 seats with a private room for seating for 25. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week, until 9 p.m. on weekends with a huge Sunday brunch. Call 250862-2236; online eksgrill. com.

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Chocolate offerings available at the new Peter Johner Swiss Chocolatier shop in Lake Country. chocolate pleasure. All of their chocolates are made with no preservatives or artificial flavouring. Peter conducts seasonal chocolate making workshops on weekends. The Easter workshops are scheduled for March 21, 22, 28 and 29. Learn how to make chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs. For inquiries or to schedule a workshop, call 250-7661918 or email pjohner. chocolatier@gmail.com. The 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Uptown Rutland Business Association is Wednesday, March 11, 6 p.m., at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Rd. All welcome. Call 250451-9861 or check out website ourrutland.ca. Simply Art is a collection of original art from 25 established Kelowna artists, hosted by the Kelowna Palette Club, an art show that you will not want to miss. Picture over 100 original works of art displayed at the unique Bottega Farm Inn at 4484 Sallows Rd. in East Kelowna. Styles from abstract to realistic, pastels, watercolors, oil

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Showcase of artworks highlighted at Bottega Farm Inn event DEHART FROM A29 and acrylic in a range of various sizes. The artists have chosen a painting raffle to support the United Way. The lucky winner will be able to choose their very own original art from a selection of 17 paintings done by artists Jetta Booker, Marilynn Bury, Gerry Chambers, Eva Eshpeter, Sandy Henderson, Ilah Hockin, James Hooey, Jim

Laing, Gary Langrish, Robyn MacMillan, Georgette Martin, Gloria Pada, Diana Palmer, Mairead Sikkes, Carol Ursel, Isabelle Wilson and Lorraine Zilinski. Each painting is valued at $500. With a purchase of a $5 ticket, your odds are one in five hundred only. The featured raffle paintings can be viewed on the Kelowna Palette Club website kelownapaletteclub.

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com. Take the time to attend the Simply Art show Saturday, May 30, 1 to 9 p.m. with opening reception 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The draw will be on the Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is only a toonie and raffle ticket stub ($5) is good for opening reception. For more info call Carol Ursel at 250-712-0551. The Kelowna Hudson’s Bay is participating in Giving Day on Thursday,

April 2. Tickets are available for nonprofit charities and organizations (sports teams, schools, etc.). The organization sells the tickets for $5 and keeps all the ticket proceeds. The ticket holder receives a Giving Day ticket to shop at the The Bay on April 2. With the ticket, you receive 20 per cent off most purchases with an HBC credit card, or 15 per cent off with any other tender; 10 per

cent off cosmetics and fragrances; this is all on top of sale prices; access to their Giving Day lounge with exclusive offers for ticket holders only and enter to win hourly door prizes. There is a grand prize of a $5,000 shopping spree. There is no limit to the number of tickets your organization can have to fundraise. The highest ticket selling organization will receive 50 per cent of the proceeds for the tickets

sold in The Bay on April 2. The other 50 per cent of ticket sales on April 2 will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Call coordinator Shirley Nagy at 250-860-2483 (ext. 696) or email shirley. nagy@hbc.com. In early April, Habitat for Humanity will open their new ReStore at 800 -2092 Enterprise Way (corner of Enterprise Way and Cooper Road, the former Crown Packaging building). On March 7

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and 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the new ReStore will host a donation drive accepting new and gently used furniture, home decor, appliances and renovation materials. Deborah Guthrie is the executive director of the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Call 778755-4346. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 in Kelowna, 1380 Bertram St., will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance with Irish Stew and dancing to Vic and The Band on Friday, March 13. Tickets are $14 for members, $17 for nonmembers. Call 250-7624117. On Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m., the Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, 608 Sutherland Ave., will host The University of Jamestown Concert Choir on their spring tour. Tickets are not required, but a collection will be taken to subsidize the students costs associated with the tour. Jamestown University is a private Presbyterian liberal arts college situation in North Dakota. For more info visit stmichaelscathedral. ca or call 250-764-5351. Birthdays of the week: Jack Klassen (Mar. 4); Sandra Hofer, SunRype (Mar. 5); Greg Krasichynsky (Mar. 5); Donna Horning (Mar. 6); Gary Embelton (Mar. 6); Randy Leslie (Mar. 6); Travis Teather, Jupiter Avionics (Mar. 8); Sheri Solloway (Mar. 8); Rob Willms (Mar. 8); Penny Pullishy (Mar. 9); Ryan Coome, Ramada Hotel (Mar. 10); and Karen Christiansen (Mar. 10). Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662, email maxdehart@telus.net.

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