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The Kelowna Rockets took one step forward towards earning a berth in the Memorial Cup playoff rounds.

After losing to Quebec Remparts last Friday, the Rockets rebounded with a convincing 7-3 win over the Rimouski Oceanic on Monday.

The win created several implications for the result of Kelowna’s last tournament roundrobin contest against the Oshawa Generals, which took place last night after the Kelowna Capital News press deadline (check out kelownacapnews.com for the results).

The win over Rimouski guaranteed the Rockets at least a spot in Thursday’s tiebreaker, if necessary, to determine one of the teams earning a spot in the tournament semi-final.

A win by the Rockets against Oshawa last night creates several possibilities for advancement involving all four teams in the convoluted Memorial Cup playoff format.

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Kelowna Mountie on trial for assault Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

A Kelowna Mountie on trial for assaulting a 61-year-old man during the bar flush last summer says he was defending his weapon from prying hands, a threat that requires neutralizing “with 100 per cent speed and aggression.”

Const. Grant Jacobson offered that testimony in his own defense Tuesday, the second day of his assault trial.

Jacobson told the court there is nothing more serious than losing control of one’s firearm, and while his gun was well holstered in the early hours of June 28, 2014, he had no way to know the intention or ability of his alleged victim, John Patrick McCormick.

“You don’t have time to stop and make a plan—it’s reaction,” he said, explaining his RCMP training taught him that one of the most effective modes of defense was to control the threat by bringing the person to the ground.

Video footage of the night in question shows that Jacobson did just that, and while McCormick was on the ground on the patio of Rose’s pub, he continued to strike him three times in the midsection.

The violence of that interaction, he claimed, doesn’t define his style of policing or how his earlier interactions with McCormick played out.

Having worked as everything from a bouncer to a gas station attendant before becoming an RCMP officer in 2007, Jacobson told the court he’s well versed in what it takes to communicate with drunk and/or hostile people— characteristics he claims McCormick exhibited. “I know it takes patience, I’m well practiced at it,” he said, stressing that he didn’t needlessly exchange profane barbs with McCormick, who testified to that effect during day one of the trial.

Instead, he claimed that he first interacted with McCormick in a cordial fashion just over an hour before their melée. Jacobson testified that he approached the bouncer on duty at the patio of Rose’s Pub that night to learn about the issues at play, and McCormick sidled up to them. McCormick asked Jacobson to come in and have a pint with him, an offer he declined.

“I told him I couldn’t drink, I was on duty,” he said. “He seemed perturbed that I was dismissing him. I found it curious that someone asked to have a beer with them while I was on duty.”

Fast forward an hour, and the two were at odds again.

McCormick approached Jacobson, as can be seen on video footage, then at some point his arms went into the air, in the direction of McCormick.

The police officer flipped him over, and struck him. Another officer then went to his side, and the two removed McCormick from the patio.

Const. Darcy Lawson was the other officer seen in the footage.

Lawson testified that he couldn’t hear what happened between the two men, but he did see what appeared to be McCormick “resisting arrest.”

Then, when McCormick’s hands rose and moved toward Jacobson’s face, the conflict ramped up and he went to his fellow police officer’s side. “Jacobson grabs him, does a twist or a toss, and does three strikes to the mid-section.”

Lawson testified that he didn’t see McCormick reach for Jacobson’s gun, however, he did see a lot of errant behaviour once he was cuffed.

“He didn’t seem to like police,” he said. “He was very profane with us.

Constantly swearing at us, raising his voice and yelling at us.”

Jacobson, on the other hand, was commended by Lawson for continually exhibiting patience.“He stays calm in stressful situations,” Lawson said. “He’s kind and patient with all the public…a lot of the time we deal with drunk, belligerent people and he’s always calm with them.”

Jacobson was characterized in a similar fashion by another officer on duty that night. Const. Brent Edwards, who transported McCormick from Rose’s to the police station, said Jacobson is a “good police officer.”

In the hallway outside the courtroom where the trial was playing out, McCormick talked about the injuries he suffered and his frustration with the way he was being depicted in the courtroom.

He has been described as a regular at Rose’s pub, and has had some run-ins with security in the past. He’s even been banned, although that’s not currently his status.

He has logged prior convictions in Alberta, which include two assaults, a theft and arson from a time he burned down his own house in Edmonton.

Photographic evidence from the night of the matter at hand, however, shows that he suffered some minor scrapes to his cheek, his back, hand and above his eye. He did not racked up criminal charges from this event. Instead, Jacobson gave him tickets for being intoxicated in public and obstructing a police officer. The trial continues.

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Police searching for suspected gun waving hot dog diner customer Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

Three Rutland schools were in lockdown Tuesday morning, following a report to police that a man in a nearby restaurant had brandished a gun.

Cpl. Joe Duncan said that the man entered the hot dog shop Swankies at Leathead and Rutland road, and waved around a gun. He didn’t use it, point it anyone in particular, or utter any threats, but the simple act of showing a weapon warranted a significant police response.

“Because of the close proximity, three schools went into lockdown,” said Duncan.

Mounties also cordoned off the area, and two police dogs tried to track the man.

No track was obtained and the members lifted the road block within a short period of time.

Kelowna RCMP at the scene of a restaurant at the corner of Leathead and Rutland Road North where a man was reported brandishing a gun.

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HEU makes pitch to save laundry jobs Alistair Waters awaters@kelonwacapnews.com

After months of telling the public why contracting out hospital laundry services in the B.C. Interior is a bad move, representatives of the Hospital Employees’ Union finally delivered that message directly to the Interior Health board.

On Tuesday, a large union delegation converged on the IH board’s monthly meeting in Kelowna making a plea for the board to cancel any plan it has to contract out laundry services in 11 Interior communities, including here in Kelowna.

“We’re here today to urge you to reject plans to contract out efficient hospital laundry services and protect decent, familysupporting jobs that support our communities,” said Donisa Bernardo, of the HEU. While Bernardo reiterated what

the union has been saying publicly for months, it was the words of a local laundry worker that seemed to have the most impact on some board members.

Jessica Guthrie told the board she has worked at the KGH laundry for four years. She said to support her family she does what she has to and works a night shift despite having two young children.

She said her husband, a welder, has been laid off three times in two years because of the collapse of oil prices and that means her job provides her family with its main source of income.

Guthrie told the board that if she loses her job due to the laundry service at KGH being contracted out to a Lower Mainland or Alberta company, her family could lose their home.

“These jobs support our families, as well as our communities,” said Guthrie.

“Our paycheques support local businesses and help them thrive.

Many of us, myself included, donate to local charities which help our communities thrive.”

Interior Health has issued what it calls a “request for solutions” (similar to a request for proposals) to find qualified companies to take over laundry services through the Interior Health region.

The union argues that for a “modest” investment of $10 million over 10 years, the aging equipment the health authority says is the reason for considering contracting out the service, could be upgraded.

In response, new IH board chair Erwin Malzer invited the union to make a proposal to show how the laundry services could be kept.

Bernardo said that was the first time she had heard that and the union would consider the request.

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Joselyn Casavant, 21, was killed in a car crash last Friday night in Rutland.

The young woman killed in a Friday night car crash is being remembered for her deep spirituality and caring nature.

The Facebook page belonging to Joselyn Casavant, 21, known to friends as Jojo, has seen a steady flood of supportive messages since the community learned

she was the woman who perished in the head-on car crash.

Loved ones have openly talked about Casavant’s deep spirituality and her “fun, joyful, kind, funny and caring” nature has been the fodder of countless posts.

As they continue to grieve, they have planned several open events (listed below) for her community to come together and say their goodbyes.

Meantime, police and the Coroner’s office continue to investigate the circumstances of the May 22 crash.

Thus far, impaired driving is not believed to be a factor, but speed is.

According to witnesses, a blue Honda coupe was allegedly exceeding the speed limit and lost control as it rounded a curve in the westbound lane of McCurdy Road east near Morrison Road.

The Honda struck Casavant’s green Toyota sedan head-on in the eastbound lane, knocking it off the roadway, said crash scene investigator Kelowna RCMP Const.

Steve Holmes, in a press release.

“Emergency crews arrived to find the 27-year-old driver of the Honda suffering from non-life threatening injuries to his back and neck. Injuries to the driver

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On Friday, May 29, between 7 and 8 p.m., there will be an open casket viewing of JoJo Casavant at Springfield Funeral Home, located at 2020 Springfield Rd. in Kelowna.

Then there will be a burial ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery, located at 2850 Dry Valley Rd. in Kelowna, on Saturday, May 3, 9:30 a.m.

Finally on Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m., the family will hold a Celebration of Life at Kelowna Christian Centre, 905 Badke Rd. In lieu of flowers all donations will be put towards missions program through KCC that JoJo has been involved in. The contact will be Pastor Ed Berk who can be reached at ed@kcc.net.

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news _____________________________________________________________________ A prominent local construction firm has made a major donation to the fundraising campaign for Okanagan College’s new Trades Training Complex, and the company hopes its donation will inspire others to follow their lead in supporting apprentices.

Team Construction Management Limited, based in Kelowna, has pledged $50,000 to the Bright Horizons Building for Skills campaign. The donation will help to build a leading edge classroom space in the new $33-million complex currently under renovation and expansion along KLO Road.

“As a business owner, foremost in my mind is the fact that we need a good pool of skilled tradespeople to draw from, and that is what the college provides,” said Team Construction founder and president Gord Wilson.

With a skills gap in trades and technical workers predicted as early as 2016 in some trades, the college has set out to pro-actively upgrade its facilities.

“The Conference Board of Canada has predicted that we will need one million additional skilled workers across the country by 2020,”

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Team Construction founder and president Gord Wilson. His company is challenging others to donate to Okanagan College in support of apprentice training.

explained Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton. “Support from industry has been crucial as the college helps to address that skills gap.

“We are very appreciative of Team Construction for supporting this project, as we are of all the businesses and individuals that have stepped up to help us build for the future of trades training in the region.”

Construction on the college’s new trades training complex began last June. Doors are expected to open in spring of 2016. The new complex will almost double capacity for trades students at the Kelowna campus, accommodating

over 2,400 students per year.

Okanagan College is currently the second largest trades training institution in the province.

The college’s efforts to elevate the learning

environment for trades students was a motivating factor in the company’s decision to support the project, says Wilson.

“When you look at the building trades, so much has changed

over the past couple of decades. Every day we see new technologies, new materials, new ways of doing things, so trades education and upgrades are crucial and continual,” Wilson said.

“Young people considering trades should know that picking up a hammer is not the end of your earning potential, it’s just the beginning. There are so many opportunities to advance and grow your career in whatever direction you choose. A lot of successful people in our community got started in trades. Now they’re business owners, leaders, innovators in different fields.”

Team Construction’s support of the project goes beyond the donation. Wilson is volunteering his time as a

sector chair on the Bright Horizons Campaign, and Team Construction project manager Chuck Cullen—an alumnus of the college’s carpentry program—is also helping the college spread the word about trades careers.

For several years now, Cullen has delivered spotlight sessions at local high schools, educating students about career paths in the building trades.

“My training at the college was very valuable,” said Cullen.

“I went from being a student fresh out of high school to someone who felt confident in my skills and confident on the job site.”

“The construction of this new facility is very timely,” added Wilson.

“When you look at the growth of the Okanagan, a region our size needs a hub for trades training. It provides opportunity for students and it benefits the economy of the region. I hope others will choose to support it.”

The campaign for the $33-million complex renovation and expansion project launched in October 2014. The goal of the campaign is to raise $5 million for capital construction costs and $2 million for program and student support.

The provincial government has committed $28 million to the project.

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UBC Okanagan’s library is branching out—literally.

The new UBC Innovation Library, to be located in the Kelowna branch of the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) on Ellis Street, will have a look of its own. There will be no shelves or stacks of books. Instead, it will offer a place for public online research, providing access to the many digital volumes within UBC’s electronic collections.

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Okanagan Regional Library CEO Stephanie Hall said UBC’s Innovation Library significantly increases the level of services available at the Kelowna Branch.

“This will provide the public with improved access to millions of dollars’ worth of databases that the ORL could never afford,” said Hall. “It’s a great partnership that leverages the resources at both institutions for the benefit of our community.”

Deborah Buszard, UBC deputy vice-chancellor and principal of the Okanagan campus, said the new Innovation Library meets the goal of making university resources available to the community by developing common spaces and

programs in collaboration with public library partners.

“UBC is delighted to provide an additional point of access to the university in downtown Kelowna, one which complements our partnerships with the Rotary Centre for the Arts and Accelerate Okanagan,” said Buszard.

“The Innovation Library will offer the community an outstanding new way to connect with UBC’s vast collection and knowledge resources.”

The Innovation Library will have a UBC librarian on hand to provide academic consultations to support students, faculty, and community members engaged in joint research projects and knowledge mobilization initiatives, as well as to develop joint programming with Okanagan Regional Library staff.

“The Innovation Library will benefit UBC Okanagan students engaged in communitybased learning and cooperative education placements,” Berringer said. “It is also equipped to support faculty members working on off-campus initiatives including regional socioeconomic development projects in and with communities. And it is open for public use.”

The UBC Innovation Library will be located on the second floor of the library and is expected to be open by September.

The project is a twoyear pilot program, funded partially by the Irving K. Barber Learning Fund, which supports communitybased partnerships, and partially by a private British Columbia-based foundation.

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Capital news Daffodil Ball raised $220k Kelowna wants 2019 55+ Games Carrier Thanks to the generosity of private and corporate donors, the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Ball in Kelowna raised more than $220,000.

One of Kelowna’s signature fundraising events with more than 150 guests in attendance, this year’s gala was focused on supporting life-saving brain cancer research.

In addition to the plentiful contributions from guests, for the first time ever at the fundraiser the Society’s unique partnership with the Brain Canada Foundation saw that the generous gifts made throughout the evening’s auctions were doubled.

It is estimated that 3,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with brain cancer this year, including 200 children.

Even more troubling is that the five-year survival rate for adults has increased just two per cent to 25 per cent, which is considerably lower than the 63 per cent survival rate for all cancers combined.

“The Daffodil Ball is a one-of-a-kind event where the generosity and compassion of donors, sponsors and guests will directly impact the fight against cancer,” said Barbara Kaminsky, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon.

“We are incredibly grateful and honoured for the support we received at this year’s event which will go toward life-saving cancer research and local support programs.”

The 2015 Daffodil Ball was held at the historic Laurel Packinghouse, and organized by a committee of business leaders and

prominent philanthropists led by Rick Pushor and Una Gabie.

An annual event not to be missed, this year’s gala entertainment featured performances from Ballet Kelowna, Opera Kelowna`s Olivia Smith, Joshua Smith, Andrew Allen and The Trips along with delectable cuisine, an outstanding chef collaboration and fine Okanagan wines.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, communitybased organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer.

For more information, visit cancer.ca or call the toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934).

Kelowna council has decided it wants to host the province’s senior athletes in 2019.

City council approved a bid for the BC 55+ Games on Monday, and while the city could be awarded the games for 2017, 2018 or 2019, council made it clear its preference is 2019.

The application bid deadline is the end of June.

The city’s event development supervisor Mariko SIggers said 2019 would give Kelowna more time to prepare, work with local sports groups and create excitement about the games.

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“We are very excited that Celine has joined our team,” said Tina Marten, board president.

“She brings a wealth of experience from the not-for-profit and family services sector.

“Celine has extensive executive director and board experience, working most recently as the national director for military family services, a position which she held for over a decade. She is motivated by a desire to make a difference in the community in which she lives.”

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Confederation. 2018 is the city’s second choice for when it wants to host the 55+ Games.

City staff also said the preference for when in 2019 to host the games is September, not August as Kelowna is traditionally much busier in the summer months and accommodations could be harder to find here during that peak season.

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Ross Gorman was honoured at a Kelowna Rotary Club lunch meeting last week for his community service and inspiring leadership.

Kelowna Rotary Club president Dennis Campbell said: “We wanted to honour Ross

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personal level he also developed Gorman Brothers as a leader in corporate social responsibility and fostered a culture of giving back from its employees too.

“They are regular pace setters in the Annual United Way appeal.

“Ross accomplished this through establishing a culture of respect, inclusiveness and harmony in the Gorman Brothers workplace and people like to emulate those they admire.

“And Ross, on a personal level and through Gorman Brothers, generously supported many other worthy organizations.

“I think it fair to say that the generosity of Gorman Brothers reflects the generosity Ross Gorman.”

Ross Gorman passed away in October of last year at the age of 93.

Ernie Patterson, the Kelowna Rotary Club Foundation president added: “Ross Gorman was a welder by trade as he, in concert with his brother John, grew the business to be the success it is.

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Patterson said the club foundation has committed $10,000 for an annual $2,000 bursary to worthy welding students at Okanagan College.

It will be called the Rotary Club of Kelowna Bursary for Welding in Memory of Ross Gorman.

Mary Tracey and Louise Arkle, two of Ross’s daughters, echoed the remarks made by Campbell and Patterson.

They said their dad started his career as a welder and when he and his brother John founded the Gorman Brothers sawmill in West Kelowna their dad continued to practice his trade as the mill grew and expanded.

“Our father was a strong believer in giving back to the community; and throughout his life had a keen interest in helping young people further their careers.

We know he would be honoured to be remembered in the manner,” the daughters said.

Kathy Butler, executive director of the Okanagan College Foundation, said she was pleased to see her fellow Rotarians recognize Ross Gorman in all he has done for the community.

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Ross Gorman’s daughters (from left) Mary Tracey and Louise Arkle; Kelowna Rotary Club president Dennis Campbell; Kathy Butler, executive director of the Okanagan College Foundation; and Ernie Patterson, president of the Kelowna Rotary Club Foundation. to us all. The Bursary for Welding ties in very well with our expanded trades programs, our new trades building complex and to helping those in financial need. This bursary also complements

The Rotary Club of Kelowna’s long standing partnership with Gorman Brothers for two annual vocational bursaries for licensed practical nurses; the Gateway to Trades initiative partnering

School District 23 with Okanagan College and the Rotary Club of Kelowna’s significant contribution towards the new Trades building complex,” Butler said.

Kelowna Chamber adds its voice to electoral reform changes The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce has added its voice of support to a list of recommendations from the Canadian business community for the federal political parties in advance of the federal election this fall.

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Optimal patient care relies on nurses being able to make quick, effective, and educated health care decisions. For Courtney Miller, a young Kelowna nurse completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) this year, her decision-making confidence was put to the test in April during an aid trip to Zambia.

“The Western province in Mongu, Zambia, is a low income and low resources area of the country. The people there have an immense need for health care, including the most basic of care,” said Miller. “We had to work very autonomously, and feel confident in our decisions. I even got to deliver babies.”

During her African trip, she also set up a health clinic accompanied only by one doctor and another student nurse in a rural Zambian village.

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Opinion OUR VIEW

Digging in for long federal election campaign One of the side effects of having fixed election dates in Canada, a move that was pioneered by the BC Liberals when they first were elected here in 2001, is that campaigns have become much, much longer.

In fact, having a short campaign period is considered a disaster by most political handlers now. One of the criticisms made of the Alberta Progressive Conservatives (after the fact, of course), is that they only had a 28-day period to campaign in.

Incumbent Alberta Premier Jim Prentice in fact broke the fixed election date law and called an election a year early.

That didn’t go so well.

The federal election campaign has actually been underway for some time—certainly since the beginning of the year.

While Parliament is still sitting and passing laws, MPs and candidates of all stripes are hard at work getting ready for the October election, taking time off from their jobs to campaign.

Because of the long campaign period, voters need to treat almost everything said or done by political parties, and particularly by their leaders, with a great deal of skepticism.

They need to follow the advice of lead singer Sting of The Police in the band’s hit song Every Breath You Take: “Every vow you break Every smile you fake Every claim you stake I’ll be watching you.”

While the voters aren’t too engaged in federal politics right now, especially with the onslaught of summer, the politicians are getting an early jump on campaign trail.

Whether it matters much of the voters don’t start plugging into what the politicians are talking about until September, when the kids are back in school and the vacation distractions of summer have come and gone, remains to be seen.

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B.C. goes long with LNG bid Opposition politicians were Victoria News outraged over the B.C. government’s latest effort to TOM secure its first major FLETCHER liquefied natural gas deal, announced last week.

Premier Christy Clark, Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman and Finance Minister Mike de Jong signed agreements with Pacific Northwest LNG for a long-term gas royalty structure that could run for 30 years.

The government says the deal guarantees minimum royalty revenue for the province, while the investors increase their revenue if the spread between gas prices in North America and Asia increases during the term.

Pacific Northwest is a partnership of some of the biggest investors and gas customers: Malaysian state giant Petronas, its Canadian subsidiary Progress Energy, Chinese state firm Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp. and Japan Petroleum.

These corporate giants will revievw a project development agreement, and if they approve, Clark will convene the legislature to approve changes that would compensate them if the new LNG income tax increases.

Environmental changes such as a “discriminatory” carbon tax increase or greenhouse gas regulations on LNG would also trigger compensation. Future changes to general carbon tax or corporate income tax rates would not.

NDP leader John Horgan warned that “too much lolly” is being offered, with no word of job guarantees for B.C. or a deal with First Nations at the proposed site near Prince Rupert.

“My biggest concern is that we’re tying the hands of future governments because a desperate government made commitments that they over-promised on and now they want to get a deal at any cost,” Horgan said.

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver called it “shocking and irresponsible,” repeating his prediction that the global market is swimming in gas and will never support huge green-field projects across B.C.

For the investors, it’s like a mortgage. There are “subjects” to be removed before the deal closes, and this is a proposed $36 billion mortgage for pipelines, LNG processing and shipping facilities.

This isn’t just a political dispute. For example, Progress has drilled about 500 gas wells in northeastern B.C., and Petronas took it over with this development in mind.

Without exports, B.C.’s whole gas industry is looking at a bleak future of low prices and demand.

Petronas delayed its investment decision to this year and cited exactly these concerns, certainty on taxation and royalties beyond the election cycle. With that in hand, their obstacles remain federal environmental approval and a revenue sharing deal with a First Nation to host a terminal.

Pacific Northwest CEO Michael Culbert notes that answers to questions posed by the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation were submitted to federal regulators only days before they started voting on a $1 billion share of LNG proceeds over 40 years.

The vote was a resounding no, despite a redesign that put pipelines on a suspension bridge over the most sensitive salmon habitat. Culbert suggests that given some time to examine environmental mitigation work, that answer may change.

Does aboriginal title offer a veto over projects like this? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on the Tsilhqot’in case, the short answer is no. Objections could be overridden if governments determine a project is in the interest of the greater public.

Talks have taken place with 19 First Nations affected by pipelines and facilities, and 14 have agreed. While they continue with Lax Kw’alaams and other Tsimshian Nations on the coast, it’s worth recalling that others are not so reluctant.

The Nisga’a Nation has identified four sites as suitable for LNG terminals with a shorter pipeline route to the coast than Prince Rupert.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Gov’t policy not working for the people To the editor: Further to the Opinion and Letters pages this past Wednesday: I am very concerned about the direction our provincial and federal governments seem to be taking on two very important issues.

On the one hand, the chair of the Agriculture Land Commission has been let go by the premier, apparently, because of his efforts to protect our farmland. (Decision to Fire ALC Chairman a Loss for Farmland Advocacy, May 20, Kelowna Capital News.)

Similarly, our federal government has taken steps to muzzle federal public scientists.

(Scientists Must Be Free to Speak Their Minds,

May 20, Kelowna Capital News.)

Both actions are unacceptable, and hopefully will be remembered when it is time to vote.

Having just returned from Southern California, my wife and I saw numerous signs along the side of Highway I-5 decrying the lack of water needed to irrigate the very crops that account for much of the food we consume in the Okanagan. This is clearly a long-term issue and one that must concern us all. Because of the California drought, we will increasingly need to look to our own agricultural lands to feed ourselves.

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Dismantling service decreases care at KGH To the editor: Over the past many years, my family and I have had a close relationship with our hospital. It is a very special place for our whole community. It must be treated as such.

It deserves the best we have to offer.

The spirit and joie de vivre of the entire hospital staff is essential in maintaining the highest standards. The entire staff should be the best, should be well paid and not contracted out to save a few dollars.

When hospital cleaning services were contracted out there was a morose feeling within the halls. This depressed

feeling increased when food services were contracted out and because the food is so unappetizing much more food is wasted.

Believe it or not, one of the happiest aspects of the hospital staff are the laundry services. The workers always have smiles on their faces and add an uplifting atmosphere to the whole hospital.

Dismantling another of these important public services is a terrible idea and can only go to decrease the general quality of care in the hospital.

Marietta Lightbody, Kelowna

Lectured GMOs good for us To the editor: Re: Dismissal of valid GMO concerns.

It is reported that a crowd of Kelowna concerned citizens joined others throughout the Okanagan, in what was described as a coordinated world-wide march involving an estimated 38 countries against Monsanto.

In a local newspaper, we are lectured that the protesters are somewhat ignorant and misguided. Health concerns, such as ever rising cancer rates are ignored. We are fed that the real problem is quantity not quality.

Quote: “…protests such as Kelowna’s can do far more harm than good because they jeopardize the lives of those in the developing world.”

Sounds like the same logic that defended ‘Big Tobacco’ in years past. Somehow the onus is upon the consumer and not Monsanto to prove its food products are safe?

Let’s review the facts within public knowledge: • Today’s GMOs go well beyond the genetic selection of hybrid breeding, as with durham wheat, etc. in past generations.

Today’s GMOs involve a genetic engineering of cellular structure. The end goal involves ‘plasticization’ of foods to avoid organic deteriorate in the usual fashion, resulting in prolonged shelf life.

• Monsanto is a major player in GMO development. They are fast becoming a monopoly player controlling an ever larger portion of once independent farm land.

Independent organic seed growers have been systematically eliminated by its patent enforcement police force and big money legal resources.

• Monsanto’s genetic engineering has produced a seed which is not visibly affected

by chemical exposure to toxic weed killerdefoliates such as Roundup, otherwise known as Agent Orange. Guess what? Growers that contract for use of this special seed must also contract exclusively with Monsanto for heavy soil doses of these “weed killing-fertilizing chemicals”. Court records in the grain belt states and provinces show a ruthless trail of bankruptcies for any growers deemed to transgress Monsanto’s contract and patent control.

• The result is that we now have a food product grown in a toxic soup of chemicals. Never mind soil and water table contamination, food production has certainly increased in volume.

• I guess we must ignore the fact that Monsanto is the main source of research as to safety of its own product. Our own government is strangely silent. Is this a multi-million dollar industries with powerful political/media control? Heaven forbid that we should question preachings of journalists and professors of philosophy about our need to be more trusting in these matters.

• Food labeling is deemed useless. Why, labeled foods may “demonize the product yet tell us nothing worth knowing.”

Then comes the penultimate “barf line” in the subject editorial: “Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Western World to produce these crops and thereby decrease starvation.” (http://tiny.cc/k3snyx) Well, there you have it folks. Concerns for food safety are of little consequence and only serve to interrupt the flow of scientific product to a starving world. Just what are we swallowing here?

Ian R. Sisett, Kelowna

development seems like an easy one to make.

As for the federal Conservatives, what can one say? Policies that guide how we live together as a society in Canada should be evidence-based. Why take steps to make it more difficult for our scientists to inform the public of their findings? In the face of global warming and rapid social change we need to have the best data to help us navigate both the short-and long-term future.

If the Conservatives persist with their anti-scientific policies then we must look to political parties that are willing to include science in their policymaking.

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I believe (because of the spelling of her name), she spent her formative years in former Czechoslovakia), accepted some, long-outdated and abandoned communist ideas and principles.

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Local socialist political activists are telling us now how the sky has been falling for four years. Of course, they tell us this every four years.

It must be nearing election time again.

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A Kelowna aerospace company is part of a major consortium trying to land a huge multimillion dollar, 20-year contract to build, supply and maintain the next

generation of search and rescue airplanes in Canada.

KF Aerospace, formerly known as Kelowna Flightcraft, has teamed up with General Dynamics Canada, Aleria Aermacchi and DRS Technologies Canada to bid on the

contract under the name Team Spartan. The federal government recently issued a request for proposals from interested groups.

The contract would see replacement of the venerable Buffalo aircraft, described by Canada’s Defence Minister Jason Kenny as the “workhorse” of the Canadian Air Force since the 1960s.

Kenny, who visited KF Aerospace late last week to see firsthand the work the company does, said the all-encompassing contract would see the winning bidder build the planes, supply them to the Air Force for Search and Rescue missions, maintain them over the life of the contract and train pilots to fly them.

“It’s the way procurement is going these days,” said Kenny

of the all-encompassing contract, which is expected to be awarded in 2016 . “We are trying to bundle in a life-time warranty.”

KF Aerospace is no stranger to federal government contracts, It is currently in the last year of a five-year contract to maintain the Air Force’s search and rescue Buffalo planes, as well as its smaller Twin Otter search and rescue aircraft.

The Buffalos are stationed at Air Force bases across Western and Central Canada, including at the Comox Air Force base on Vancouver Island.

Hercules aircraft are used by search and rescue in Eastern Canada.

The new contract would replace both the Buffalo and the Hercules across the country, and KF Aerospace, as its part

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Ralph Wagner, director of defence programs for KF Aerospce (centre) shows Canada’s Defence Minister Jason Kenny (left) and local MP Ron Cannan (right) maintenance work being done on a Search and Rescue Buffalo. of the consortium, would handle the maintenance

of the new planes. The new planes, models of

which are already in service elsewhere in the world, would be built by Italian company Aleria Aermacchi.

Bryan Akerstream, director of business programs for the Kelowna company, said one advantage his company has is that it provides as close to a “one-stop-shop” for aircraft maintenance as possible, given its extensive capabilities at its headquarters located on the grounds of the Kelowna airport.

While not built specifically in anticipation of winning the new contract, the company has just opened a huge new hanger at the airport, a building capable of holding larger aircraft while they are being worked on.

One of the company’s other major contracts is to maintain WestJet’s 100-plus fleet of planes.

The new hanger can accommodate the larger Boeing 757s the airline is getting.

Stuart Park’s loss is Kelowna City Park’s gain With construction of the second phase of Stuart Park now underway and the loss of one of three food trucks that called City Park home last year, the mobile food vendor that was slated to park outside Stuart Park this summer is moving over to City Park.

Konz Pizza In A Cone will set up shop in City Park this summer following the announcement that one of the three food trucks that were already licenced to sell food in City Park, Tacofina, would not return this year.

The owner of the Tacofina food truck

told the city it was not financially viable to return.

City staff say due to the construction in Stuart Park and the desire to maintain “critical mass” in City Park, Konz agreed to relocate.

The Stuart Park concession space will remain vacant this year and be offered again in 2016 once the expansion work is complete.

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Tech help for using library e-books The downtown Kelowna library will host an e-book tech help training session on Saturday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Find out how library e-books can meet your holiday reading needs without weighing down your suitcases.

In this 90-minute session, library staff will take participants through the easy steps to set up your tablet, smartphone or e-reader to borrow and read library e-books.

Participants will also learn how to search for

Flower show and tea keeps Mission tradition alive The St. Andrew’s Church 86th annual Flower Show and Tea will take place June 20.

The tradition of flower shows in Okanagan Mission goes back many years, and that tradition is kept alive today through this flower show and tea.

The Saturday event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 4619 Lakeshore Rd. An added feature this year will be a display of quilts made by a local craft group.

Members of the public who wish to enter flowers in this year’s show may get a copy of the classes from church office at 250764-2626 or call Bev at 250-764-7478.

e-books in the Okanagan Regional Library collections, place holds and keep lists.

The ORL’s target audience for this workshop are library patrons who have no experience using their tablet, e-reader, etc., for library e-books.

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Consumer photo show at London Drugs capture images that’ll last a lifetime.

Sony presents Robert Falconer to discuss the advantages of CSC versus DSLR in travel photography, while Beau Partlow from Sony will provide tips on fashion photography.

Members of the London Drugs Photolab will discuss the art of macro photography, action photography, and how to capture those precious moments with baby photography.

Other LDFotocon experts will be showing how to best showcase your photographs through printed photographs for your album,

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Planning a trip or a special event? Discover how to share your valuable images with books, calendars and cards.

Also on hand will be manufacturers showing off the latest and greatest from their roster of photo-gear.

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With workshops happening throughout the day, amateur and professional photographers can discover how easy it is to

Valerie Rogers puts some finishing touches on the realistic art showing at the Kelowna Art Gallery’s exhibition space at the Kelowna airport.

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It’s not often that wildlife and the inside of airports mix—so visitors on their way to the departure gates at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) may do a double take. A small flock of Canada geese appear to be rising up from a body of water into the sky. They have been painted by skilled local wildlife artist Valerie Rogers.

The installation consists of seven large canvases Rogers painted in high realism that have been staggered in height to greater emphasize the notion of the depicted geese actually lifting off.

The piece is on view to the public for the next six months in the Kelowna Art Gallery’s 40-footlong satellite gallery space located near the security screening area.

As Canada geese are not exclusive to the Okanagan, the piece will likely resonate with travelers from other places in North America who are coming through the airport.

Rogers lives and works in Salmon Arm. She has trained with several professional artists and has won numerous awards for her work.

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At their season finale earlier this month The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra introduced a new award of thanks it will present to deserving supporters—the Nota Bene Award.

The award is presented to individuals or businesses to honour their outstanding support of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra.

This year, the award has been presented to Dr. Duncan and Monica Innes of Kelowna.

“The Innes family have dedicated many years of their time by attending our concerts, given individual donations and have volunteered on our board of directors,” said Robert Barr, executive director of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra.

“Everyone at the OSO appreciates their overwhelming support to our organization and wanted to recognize them for all they have done and continue to do; by presenting them with our inaugural award.”

The Nota Bene award was designed by local artist Lynden Beesley and is a bell with pear and musical note handle, and is a limited edition—only Nota Bene Award recipients receive this art piece gift. The recipient keeps the award and their names are engraved on a plaque held at the OSO office.

“Monica and I are delighted to be the first recipients of this award,” said Duncan Innes, a local

medical doctor. “We are proud to have played our part in the symphony’s success and gratefully accept this recognition. We truly believe the symphony is of great value to the Okanagan Valley and encourage everyone to consider how they too can support the OSO through individual donations of their own.”

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The non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. needs volunteers in Kelowna and West Kelowna for its Minds in Motion programs.

The fitness and social programs help area residents who have early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Participants enjoy a weekly afternoon session with a friend, family member or care partner.

“It’s very rewarding work,” says Amber Graydon, the Society’s Minds in Motion coordinator for the Central and North Okanagan. “You’re enriching the lives of others.”

A certified fitness instructor conducts the fitness portion of the program, and a facilitator ensures participants are involved in activities such as billiards, Wii and ping pong, or just enjoying social time and light refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere.

A program assistant is needed for each area.

The Kelowna program takes place at Parkinson Recreation Centre, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays. The West Kelowna session runs Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre.

Some experience working with older adults and basic knowledge of or experience with dementia would also be helpful.

A minimum threemonth commitment is required.

For more information and to volunteer, contact Amber Graydon at 250860-0305 or agraydon@ alzheimerbc.org.

Residents can get more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by visiting www.alzheimerbc. org.

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Don’t invite in bedbugs The 5 c-words in Bedbugs are showing up everywhere—in five-star hotels, buses, and in private residences—and some locations have been harder hit than others.

Although not known to transmit disease, their bites can cause itchy welts, and some people may experience more serious skin irritation.

About the size and shape of a small apple seed, bedbugs can hide in the tiniest of cracks and come out to feed at night.

Black or brown spots on a mattress, sheets, bed frame, or walls are signs of a bedbug infestation.

Bedbug eggs (which are usually laid in cracks) are white, about one millimetre long and almost impossible to see on most surfaces.

Here are some tips to avoid bringing bedbugs home when traveling: • Don’t bring your pillow with you.

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• Slowly lift up each corner of the mattress and examine all crease and tufts of the mattress and box spring. Check all the bed linens, behind the headboard, and any items near the bed such as an alarm clock.

• Use a flashlight to inspect the inside of the closet, paying special attention to any cracks.

• Place your shoes in an open area and do not store anything under the bed.

If you find signs of bedbugs, notify the front desk and ask for another room or stay somewhere else.

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When you return home: • Before bringing your luggage in, place it on a hard, light-coloured surface, and check it carefully.

• Unpack your clothing and inspect personal items, including your hairbrush and cosmetic case.

• Wash all clothing and fabric items in hot water, even if you didn’t wear them.

• Place non-washable items in the clothes dryer on the highest heat for 30 minutes.

• Vacuum your luggage.

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When you apply for a loan or mortgage application, there are several factors the lender will consider to determine if you qualify.

Mortgage brokers call these the five Cs of credit.

Below is a list of the most common elements that a lender will pay attention to that may add or detract from the strength and likelihood your mortgage application being approved.

CREDIT This is a huge one. The lender will be looking at your credit score and credit history to determine your previous repayment habits.

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If you have great credit you won’t have any issues. If you have some bruised credit in the past, be sure you have some good credit history to mitigate your bruised credit from the past.

Not only is how you have paid your credit important, the length you have had it and how much you owe in relation to available limits factors in as well.

COLLATERAL The potential lender will want all the details on the property they will be financing.

What kind of shape it’s in, location and whether it’s a property that is appealing to a large portion of the population. That doesn’t mean it is a minimum requirement for approval.

What is does mean is the lender will be looking a little more closely at the other strengths of your application if the location and home are less than optimal.

CAPACITY Along with a mortgage approval inevitably comes a mortgage payment. It’s no surprise

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Most lenders are pretty common sense and are just looking to gain a comfort level with your income to ensure your mortgage payments are manageable for you.

CAPITAL Capital is your down payment amount and whether your net worth is positive or negative. The larger the down payment you have the better it looks.

Your net worth which is your assets minus your liabilities is also considered. If you have a positive net worth, it shows you have a bit of a cushion in the event of a cash-flow emergency.

This looks more favourable than if you don’t have access to extra resources to make your mortgage payments in the event of an emergency.

CHARACTER Character is the overall determining factor in whether the mortgage application is approved or declined.

A mortgage professional will explain to the lender what kind of person you are and whether you are a reasonable risk. If you have any issues such as bruised credit, let us know the reason.

The more we know and understand you and your situation will result in us explaining to the lender what kind of a borrower you are.

How your whole application is structured with of course the above considerations impacts the likelihood of approval.

Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde, 250470-8324; Darwyn Sloat, 250-718-4117; and Christine Hawkins, 250-826-2001.

Parkbridge developers showcase homes at Tower Ranch Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities (www. parkbridge.com) will host an open house and barbecue this Saturday for potential Kelowna area home buyers.

Guests can explore brand new three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes located within Parkbridge’s retirement community,

Tower Ranch at Solstice in Rutland off McCurdy Road.

Providing B.C. residents affordable homes in one of the nation’s most competitive real estate markets, Parkbridge takes pride in offering comfort while maintaining affordable prices in a high-demand region.

Parkbridge believes that everyone deserves an affordable lifestyle with communities tailored for those seeking a comfortable retirement.

Parkbridge continues to provide a stable future for those seeking serenity and community in today’s often unattainable

Kelowna housing market.

Parkbridge spokespeople, staff and industry experts will be on hand and available to show homes, answer questions, as well as offer home-buying tips: Lachlan MacLean, director, B.C. operations, for Parkbridge will be available, while chef

Martin Laprise will be cooking a complimentary gourmet barbecue.

The open house takes place Saturday May 30 from noon to 4 p.m.

Parkbridge is located at 1790 Tower Ranch Dr. in Kelowna.

For more information, call 250-862-7539.

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Search for breast cancer survivors to enrol in exercise program

UBC Okanagan assistant professor Cristina Caperchione (left) and research assistant Marianne Clark.

Researchers at UBC Okanagan’s campus are looking for female breast cancer survivors who are ready to adopt a regular exercise program—and include their friends—for post-cancer rehabilitation.

Cristina Caperchione is leading ProjectMOVE, a research initiative investigating increased physical activity among

female breast cancer survivors after treatments.

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Increasing and maintaining an active lifestyle during stages of cancer can be beneficial to maintain daily physical functioning, improve quality of life and provide an outlet for social support, she explains.

“ProjectMOVE is about empowerment and ownership, providing these women with the opportunity to optimize their own strengths and knowledge and at the same time reduce health concerns that come up post breastcancer treatment,” said Caperchione.

“We know part of a successful recovery is to include physical activity in a regular routine as it can help improve all aspects of one’s health.”

As an added incentive, groups of eight to 12 female friends, neighbours, or work colleagues can apply to ProjectMOVE for a micro

grant and receive up to $2,000.

The grant can be used for training, equipment, or to hire an exercise instructor.

“Our goal is to make physical activity more accessible, and enjoyable for female breast-cancer survivors living in the Okanagan region,” said Caperchione.

The exercise can vary.

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For more information about the research and how to get involved, contact ProjectMOVE at 250-807-9907 or Marianne Clark, postdoctoral research fellow, at marianne. clark@ubc.ca.

Micro-grant applications are available June 1 at projectmove.ca.

Ceremonial review for cadets Sixty members of 243 Ogopogo Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets will parade in their annual Ceremonial Review on Saturday, 2 p.m., at the Southern Interior Flight Centre, located at Kelowna International Airport.

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Warren Henderson A sluggish start and disappointing loss to the Quebec Remparts in the tournament opener has quickly faded into a distant memory for the Kelowna Rockets.

The Western Hockey League champs grabbed the momentum early on Monday night, then rolled to 7-3 win over Rimouski Oceanic for their first win of the 2015 Memorial Cup. Nick Merkley, Leon Draisaitl and Gage Quinney scored two goals each as the Rockets evened their record at 1-1, guaranteeing Kelowna at least a spot in Thursday’s tiebreaker.

The Rockets, who struggled to find their rhythm early and lacked discipline in Friday’s loss to Quebec, had no such trouble against Rimouski Monday, roaring out to a 3-0 lead before the game was 15 minutes old.

Despite a brief pushback by the Quebec champs late in the first period, the Rockets—led

by Draisaitl and Merkley— dominated play much of the night and looked a lot

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Members of the Kelowna Rockets celebrate Nick Merkley’s first period goal against the Rimouski Oceanic Monday at the Memorial Cup in Quebec City.— Image Credit: Aaron Bell/CHL more like the team head coach Dan Lambert has come to know.

“I thought our best players were our best players,” said Lambert.

“They controlled the game like they can, they made a lot of good plays.

“It was more of the Kelowna Rockets that we’ve seen throughout the year.”

The Rockets needed just 52 seconds to get their first lead of the Memorial Cup as Merkley

kicked the puck skate-tostick to beat Louis-Philip Guindon for his second of the tournament.

Madison Bowey scored on a point shot at 6:16, before Gage Quinney tallied at 14:27 to spot the Rockets to an early three-goal cushion.

The Oceanic responded with goals exactly three minutes apart. Chris Clapperton scored at 15:14 and Michael Joly at 18:14 to make it 3-2 after one.

But the Rockets regained control as Quinney restored the two-goal lead at 1:52 of the second power play, chipping a shot over the Rimouski netminder for his second of the game.

At 10:42, Merkley struck for his second of the night on the set up from Bowey to restore Kelowna’s three-goal pad, chasing Guindon from the Rimouski net.

Then, playing fouron-four, Cole Martin set

up Leon Draisaitl for his second of the tournament and a commanding 6-2 lead after 20.

After Quebec drew to within three in the third period, Draisaitl closed out the scoring with a shorthanded goal at 14:16.

“We came out and played our game tonight,” said Draisital.

“When we do that, we’re hard to beat.”

The victory not only gets Rockets back on track, but it keeps them in contention for a direct berth into either the semifinal or final.

The next step comes Tuesday when the Rockets and first-place Oshawa Generals (2-0) face off at 4:30 Pacific time at the Colisée Pespi.

“Tomorrow’s a huge game again, and if we win that one we put ourselves in a great spot and that’s our goal right now,” captain Bowey said. “We’ve gotta look forward to that one, put this one behind us and get ready for Oshawa because they’re a great team and it’ll be a great battle right to the end.” @capnewsports.ca

Lambert, Frey long history together Warren Henderson Lorne Frey and Dan Lambert have been down this road before.

The Rockets assistant GM and the WHL club’s head coach shared a Memorial Cup title back in 1989 as members of the Swift Current Broncos’ organization.

Frey was the Broncos’ assistant GM, while Lambert was one of the team’s co-captains and undisputed leaders.

“The year we won the

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Dan Lambert (left) and Lorne Frey have a long history in hockey together.

Memorial Cup, (Dan) was the MVP of the tournament and he had an outstanding year, he was just a great team leader and performer,” said Frey. “He was a big part of what happened that year and we have some great memories of that time.”

Two decades later, when Lambert’s playing career in Europe came to an end, Frey was a big proponent of bringing Lambert from

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Rockets launch past Rimouski

Kelowna Rockets’ athletic therapist Scott Hoyer is with the team this week at the Memorial Cup in Quebec City.

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Rockets athletic therapist happy to be involved Other than GM Bruce Hamilton and Lorne Frey, no one member of the Kelowna Rockets has more Memorial Cup experience than Scott Hoyer.

The WHL team’s athletic therapist is attending his fourth Canadian Hockey League championship this week in Quebec City.

Hoyer, 48, said a lot has changed in his line of work, on and off the ice, since his first trip to the Memorial Cup in Quebec a dozen years ago.

“It’s just a lot more professional, the players, the training, the work that’s gone into getting here, it’s vastly different,” said Hoyer.

“The communication that goes on between myself and the coaches—the

preparation, planning, practises, strength training, working with Bruce closely…it’s been a special year.”

Hoyer spent seven seasons with the Rockets from 2000 to 2006, before returning to the club for the start of the 2013-14 season— meaning his four Cup appearances have come in a span of just nine seasons.

“I just feel fortunate to be part of the organization to be with the calibre of coaches during the time I’ve worked here, they make me feel part of it,” said Hoyer, a native of Regina.

“They ask for my input, they keep me involved in everything. I’m working with good people and that’s pretty special.”

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Schmirler golf tourney The Sandra Schmirler Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 13 at the Sunset Ranch Golf Course.

There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. with a dinner and dance to follow.

A number of familiar curling faces will be in the mix including John Morris, Jim Cotter, Rick Sawatsky, Pat Simmons, Kelley Law and Jeanna Schraeder.

Proceeds go the Kelowna General

Hospital Foundation and the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.

The cost is $150 per person, or $50 without golfing.

Auction items available include a $10,000 Hole In One, five-night luxury stay and airfare to Scottsdale, Arizona, and an executive four-course dinner and wine pairings prepared in your home by Waterfront Wines.

For more information, contact Sasha Carter at sasha@peacocksheridan. com.

Senior lacrosse results Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League action from the weekend.

Kelowna Sr. Raiders 9, Armstrong Shamrocks 8 It was an epic battle between two powerful interior lacrosse teams on Saturday evening, May 23, at the Norval arena in Armstrong where the hosting Shamrocks found themselves on the losing end of the scoresheet.

In the last encounter between the two clubs, Armstrong handily scored

to blow the Raiders off the floor but that was not the case last night.

Total team effort by the Raiders led by goaltender Graham Cousins stopping 42 shots, allowed the Raiders to come from behind and eventually win the game in the third period.

Victor Wiens scored the winning goal on a breakaway with less than 30 seconds left in the third to claim the victory.

Scoring for the Raiders

were Victor Wiens, Joe Brown, Jacob Illichmann and rookie Brandon Urban each with two goals and Nick Evans adding a single.

For the Shamrocks, it was rookie sniper Andrew Schwab with a pair, anvd adding singles were Carston Schlaak, Kyle Versteeg, Steven Clark, Bayne Bosquet, Rob Rintoul and Kas Boudreau.

The two teams meet again on June 13.

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Final good-bye to the Colisée Warren Henderson

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The last event at Colisée Pepsi this September will be a Metallica concert.

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Quebecers are about to bid adieu to an old friend.

The 2015 Memorial Cup marks the last major sporting event that will ever be held at the storied Colisée Pepsi.

Built in 1949, the Colisée will officially close its doors in September, making way for the newly-constructed 18,482-seat Centre Vidéotron (Videotron Centre). From the outside, locals have likened its appearance to either a UFO or a gigantic smoke detector.

Either way, the new $400-million facility is seen as valuable tool in the city’s bid to lure big

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league hockey back to the Quebec capital.

The Nordiques relocated to Denver in 1995 after 17 NHL seasons in Quebec.

Colisée Pepsi, known “The House that Béliveau Built”—in reference to NHL Hall of Famer and former Quebec Aces player Jean Béliveau— has hosted three previous Memorial Cup tournaments in 1971,

When Quebec City hosts a major sporting event, you can pretty much count on Gilles Desrosiers supplying his time free of charge.

Desrosiers is a volunteer driver this week at the Memorial Cup, shuttling coaches, officials and media back and forth between the host hotels and the arena.

He’s worked at Memorial Cups in Quebec City in 1991 and 2003, 2009 in Rimouski, and again in 2012 in

Rookie coach at Mem Cup FREY, LAMBERT FROM A21 St. Boniface, Manitoba to coach in Kelowna.

The two were reunited in 2009 when Lambert was hired on by the Rockets as an assistant coach. Six years later, as a rookie head coach, Lambert has his Rockets in the Memorial Cup. “It wasn’t just me who was touting Dan, we had recommendations from so many people that he was such a first-class individual and person, and that couldn’t be more true,” said Frey, who is also the Rockets’ director of player personnel.

“He’s a good communicator and he’s willing to learn. He’s done a terrific job with this team.”

Frey and Lambert experienced their share of high and lows together during the Swift Current days, from the depths of the tragic bus crash in 1986 which killed four Broncos players, to the euphoria of the Memorial Cup win in 1989 in Saskatoon.

“Those kinds of things bond you as a group forever and Lorne and I were there for both,” Lambert said. “So it’s pretty special that we’re here together all these years later.

“You realize how important relationships are from the past and God knows, I’m not here if it wasn’t for Lorne Frey—I might not even be in hockey.”

And 26 years after that first triumph together with Swift Current, the two have come full circle

in Quebec City to contend for yet another Memorial Cup title.

“It’s a lot of fun. I keep telling (Dan), the success you’re having is based on the same drills we were doing 25 years ago,” Frey joked. “Of course, that’s not true, but we enjoy talking about a lot of that stuff.

“I’m so happy for him.

He stepped in as a rookie head coach and won a WHL championship. I’m happy to be here with him again to see him having success. It’s always fun to win, I’m getting on in years, so hopefully we can be part of something

really great again.”

And from Lambert’s perspective, the feeling is clearly mutual.

“When you look at the success (Lorne) has had, doing what he does, I have ties to that opinion, but I think he’s the best there is in the business.

“When you look at the teams he’s been part of in Kelowna, it’s been pretty special. It would be real cool to have success here with him.”

Warren Henderson is reporting from the Memorial Cup in Quebec City. @capnewsports.ca

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So what’s the allure of playing chauffeur at major junior hockey’s ultimate showcase?

“I do it just because I enjoy meeting people,” Desrosier said. “I love hockey first of all, I’ve been season ticket holder of the Remparts for the last 11 years. It’s my way of giving something back to the teams here.”

As a native of Quebec City, it would seem only logical that Desrosiers would be cheering on the hometown Remparts this week. While that’s partly true, he simply enjoys good, entertaining hockey. “The game between Rimouski and Quebec (last) Monday was just crazy good. I just enjoy hockey.”

When the Memorial Cup returns to his province in 2018, expect to see Desrosiers in the driver’s seat one more time.

Silver for Kelowna Heat U16 Kelowna Heat U16 rep team participated in the Richmond Islanders Tournament with 11 of the province’s top teams over the weekend and took home silver.

Kelowna’s first ball game saw them come up against one of Vancouver Island’s top teams, the Sooke Mavericks ’99, losing a close 4-2 decision.

Next up was a 10-9 win over the Vancouver y2k Wildcats. Kelowna scored two in their last at bats to win it.

Next up was the Langley Xtreme ’99 which Kelowna handled by a 7-3 score.

Morrison was strong on the mound striking out eight with La Roy going a perfect 3 for 3 with two RBIs. .

Last game in the round robin saw Kelowna face North Delta Sunfire coming out on top 6-5, again scoring one in their last at bat to win it.

Maniago led the offensive charge going 3 for 3 with two RBIs and Bennett and Dupuis each with two singles.

Emma Wilton made the defensive play of the weekend coming up big with a great sliding catch and then doubling her opponent off at two.

The playoffs saw the Heat seeded No. 5 coming against the No. 4 seed Sooke Mavericks in the first round.

Kelowna turned the tables this time

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coming out on top 4-3. Morrison was dominant on the mound striking out 10 Mavericks while .

The semi finals had the Heat paired off against the No. 1 seeded Coquitlam Classics ’99.

Kelowna went up 5-2 only to see the Classics come back and tie it up in the bottom of the seventh.

In the top of the eighth Kelowna scored the eventual winning run on a single by Barbour who redeemed herself for not getting down a sacrifice bunt by driving one up the middle. Coquitlam was unable to tie it up again.

Barbour and Wilton each had a pair of hits with Bennett collecting two RBIs on a big two-out single.

Morrison again went the distance for the win on a gutsy pitching performance striking out seven along the way.

The finals brought on the Langley Xtreme ’99 again but it just wasn’t meant to be as Kelowna came out flat after their intense semi-final win, losing a 14-7 decision.

It was a long weekend of ball for the young ladies but they showed they can come up big by winning four one-run games.

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Chair gives ability to Stand Up and Play Golf

The inaugural Stand Up and Play BC golf tournament will showcase the unique ability of the ParaGolfer—a chair that allows people with mobility restrictions to stand up and play golf.

On Friday, June 19 at Kelowna Springs Golf Club, registration begins at noon with a Texas Scramble shotgun start at 1 p.m. A steak dinner buffet starts at 6 p.m.

A barbecue will run

simultaneously from 1 to 4 p.m. where the community can learn about ParaGolfer.

Ottobock, the manufacturer of the chair, will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions.

Participants will meet Anthony Netto, paralyzed after an accident in 1994, co-designer of the ParaGolfer, and founder of the Stand Up and Play Foundation in the United

States.

Neto is the world champion in the Paralong Drive and will be showing off his championship drive on the first hole.

Tickets are $150.00 per player and include golf fees, golf cart for each team of four and a steak dinner buffet.

The barbecue is a free community event.

The newly incorporated volunteer-based nonprofit

organization, Stand up and Play BC, is “determined to change the lives of wheelchair users and other individuals with disabilities with a remarkable piece of equipment,” says Stand Up and Play BC’s founding director, Debbie Waitkus.

“The ParaGolfer provides the opportunity to stand up and play golf to people otherwise restricted because of

their dependence on wheelchairs, with access to all parts of the course even the green, through its special design.”

Debbie’s son’s dream to golf again after a spinal cord injury took away his ability to walk, was made possible through both the Sunshine Foundation and Anthony Netto in 2014. Since then, Debbie has been inspired to help other people with mobility restrictions

make the purchase. The realize their dreams of chair will be available to golf by working towards anyone wishing to use it. the goal of providing the Stand opportunity Up and to use the The ParaGolf- Play BC has ParaGolfer er provides the sponsorship back home in opportunity to stand oppor– B.C. tunities, is She started up and play golf to accepting Stand Up and people otherwise donations of Play BC and restricted because funds/prizes composed of their dependence and is asking a board of people as on wheelchairs, with people attend excited as she access to all parts of to either the is about the the course even the tournament ParaGolfer. green, through its or the Perhaps community no one is special design.” as excited Debbie Waitkus, barbecue to support as board founding director, the mission member, Stand Up and Play BC of making Anand golf a more Kannan, who accessible lost his ability sport for people with to play the sport after a mobility restrictions. The spinal cord injury about first goal is to purchase a seven years ago.

As a partner with Stand ParaGolfer.

For more information, Up and Play BC, Kelowna email Debbie Watkins at Springs Golf Club has standupandplaybc@telus. also agreed to house the net.

ParaGolfer once enough funds are raised to

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The BC Community Bat Project network is gearing up for another busy year.

The “Got Bats” initiative is a network of community bat projects established to raise awareness about bats, provide information to homeowners dealing with bat issues, promote the installation of bathouses, and get help with monitoring local bat populations.

A toll-free phone line and website provides information on bats in building, encounters with bats, or how to attract bats.

Visitors to www. bcbats.ca will be linked to regional coordinators such as Margaret Holm who monitors public calls from Okanagan residents.

“The Vernon area and north end of Osoyoos Lake is a definite hot spot for bats,“ said Holm.

“Last year there were calls from people who had established bat colonies in their summer homes and were happy to support bats, while others wanted information on excluding bats.”

Of the 16 species of bats in the province, over half the species are declining and could become endangered.

Recently, the little brown myotis, a species that often roots in buildings, was listed as federally endangered due to the devastating impacts of white nose syndrome in eastern Canada.

This introduced fungus has killed approximately six million bats in North America.

Since the disease is not thought to be in western Canada, community bat

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Members of the Venture Training Program with maternity bat houses constructed for the Okanagan Bat Program. Volunteers (from left) Kevin Houle, Garth Wells, Skip Vansteenburgh, Wes Waldenburger and Aaron Deans, the Allan Brooks Nature Centre director. projects are doing all they can to promote bat conservation prior to its arrival.

“We are encouraging people to sit out on lawn chairs at dusk and do bat counts for our program. This can provide important information on whether local bat populations are going up or down,” stated Holm.

Funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and federal Habitat Stewardship Program, and supported by the BC Conservation Foundation, the Okanagan Community Bat Program is soliciting information on where bats roost and can provide site visits and advice to residents with bats in buildings.

Holm is visiting the Allan Brooks Nature Centre on May 28 for a public talk on the BC Got Bats Program and to train volunteers on conducting bat counts.

Allan Brooks Nature Centre and the Vernon and District Association for Community Living Venture Training Program have partnered with the Okanagan Community Bat Program to build large bat boxes suitable for supporting maternity colonies.

Large and small bat boxes made by the Venture Training Program can be purchased at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre ($20 for standard small boxes; $50 for maternity roost boxes).

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The Mission library branch will host an edible landscaping program forum, presented by the Society for Learning in Retirement, on how to integrate food plants (berries, fruits, and vegetables) into your home landscaping. This free drop-in program will be held Friday, June 5, 2 pm. For more information call the library at 250-764-2254.

at 250-260-4227.

If you have bats living in your buildings, would like to start a bat count, or want more information on bats, visit www.bcbats.ca or call 1-855-9BC-BATS. To find out more about the bat presentation and field training at Allan Brooks Nature Centre, go to abnc.ca or call 250260-4227.

ADHD and the risk of premature death I have written several articles in the past Healing Minds about ADHD and its symptoms.

In addition to PAUL hallmark difficulties LATIMER concentrating or staying on task, some other common traits of ADHD include impulsive behaviour, risk taking, increased likelihood of substance abuse and a reduced ability to foresee consequences of actions.

Some of these characteristics seem to lead to an increase in risk for accidents and injuries among those with ADD. Studies have shown, for example, that those with the condition are more likely to get in motor vehicle accidents.

A recent study in Denmark has shown those diagnosed with ADHD have twice the risk of premature death and a lower life expectancy than those without ADHD. The study, published in The Lancet, examined the health records of 1.92 million people born in Denmark between 1981 and 2011 and followed until 2013.

Roughly 32,000 of them were diagnosed with ADHD. During the study, just over 5,000 people died—107 with ADHD. The mortality rate for those with ADHD was twice the average mortality rate and accidents were the most common cause of death (42 of the 107 deaths).

Mortality was higher for girls and women as well as for those diagnosed in adulthood. Co-existing oppositional disorder, conduct disorder or substance

use further increased the mortality risk.

Researchers in the study say that although overall risk of death was still low in this study, these results point to the importance of early diagnosis and proper management of ADHD. Although this study is certainly important, death is not usually the first concern to cross the mind when dealing with ADHD. Children and adults living with this condition usually experience lost opportunities and difficulty functioning in school, work and relationships because of their symptoms.

ADD affects roughly five per cent of the population. It is a condition that starts in childhood and often continues throughout life.

It is not the result of diet, poor parenting or a weak character, but results from differences in the brain.

Treatment strategies including education about the condition, behavioural techniques and medication can all help individuals with ADD to reach their goals in life.

If you think you or your child are experiencing ADHD, speak with your doctor to arrange for an assessment by a qualified mental health professional.

Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials.

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Spirituality and connection to nature are good predictors of Zambian children’s wellbeing, according to a UBC study published in the current issue of the Journal of Happiness Studies.

UBC researchers Mark Holder and Tim Krupa, Okanagan College instructor Ben Coleman, and University of Alberta instructor Eugene Krupa completed a two-year study using three measures to gauge happiness among Zambian children and adolescents between ages 7 to 19.

The results confirmed earlier work suggesting that spirituality is a stronger predictor of children’s life satisfaction

than religion.

“Our analysis shows that children’s and adolescents’ sense of spirituality and connectivity to nature explain variation in their life satisfaction beyond other factors such as religiousness,”said Tim Krupa.

“That suggests that having an inner belief system and feeling close to nature may be more important to promoting well-being than practising religious rituals.”

Zambia reports high levels of participation in organized religion. In the study, 95 per cent of respondents attended church in the past month and 96 per cent reported that religion was important to them.

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Despite developingworld living conditions, children and adolescents in Zambia also reported levels of happiness that are comparable to those observed among Canadian children.

The study found children and adolescents rated themselves highly in terms of happiness and life satisfaction.

Using a “faces scale,” a measure of happiness that includes drawings of faces, the distribution of happiness ratings by children was similar to results for children in Western Canada and India in previous studies

by Holder and Coleman.

Krupa, who completed his research as an undergraduate student, travelled to Zambia in

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Study: Zambian children happy as Canadian kids

Tim Krupa plays with children orphaned by HIV and tuberculosis in the impoverished Chazanga compound in Lusaka, Zambia.

Happiness Studies professor of psychology Irving K. Barber School 2011 and 2012 on an article can be found at UBC Okanagan. of Arts and Sciences and International Education at link.springer.com/ The study included expects to graduate this Travel Subsidy from the article/10.1007/s109021,329 participants from spring with a master’s Irving K. Barber School of 015-9640-x. one rural school and five degree in political science Arts and Sciences. urban schools in three from UBC’s Vancouver He holds a bachelor of Zambian provinces. campus. science degree in biology The Journal of Holder is an associate from UBC Okanagan’s

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Have fun and respect for our woodlands at the same time I think some education is needed From The so folk can still have Ground Up fun and respect the environment at the same time.

DON BURNETT I did something I have rarely done in my working career; I took some time on the May holiday Monday to go up in our beautiful mountains and fly fish with my daughter Lynsy.

Usually I don’t do this until well into June and sometimes July. By that time, things are pretty dry up there and the fishing is not nearly as decent.

I could spend days up there just looking at all the plants that are thriving in the damp conditions and comparing them to their counterparts in our gardens.

I was fascinated to see an abundance of hazelnut shrubs especially near the creeks. These provide a source of storable food for squirrels and chipmunks and were a good source of protein for indigenous people over the centuries.

It was interesting how the plant species change very quickly as it gets further from the water. In a matter of 20 metres it went from ferns, creeping dogwood, moss, willow birch and cedar to juniper, fescue, pine, fir and Kinnikinick.

It was also evident the balance between harmful insects and those which control them was in place with no sign of massive infestation of any kind.

The forest litter was plentiful in all areas other than where we humans have disturbed it.

Forest litter is the accumulation of materials dropped from the trees and shrubs left to decompose on the ground.

This is probably the most important aspect of plant health in the wild and it is generally the opposite of what we

do in our domestic gardens.

We humans just love to clean all that litter up and send it away. At one time, that all went into the landfill, but now with our Ogogrow program we turn it into compost which we can apply to our garden beds.

In fact, I just finished putting a twoinch layer of Natures Gold Premium Mulch on all my plant beds.

Actually, my daughter Elisa did it for me, bless her heart. It looks good, retains moisture, adds organic content to the soil and is loaded with nutrients just like the natural forest litter in the bush.

On a less than pleasant note, I just have to say people are still putting what I feel is undue pressure on our ecosystem and natural beauty in the forests in the name of recreation.

In particular we now have so many ATV enthusiasts plying the woods with ever-more powerful and sophisticated machines.

There is no problem if these would stay on the established forestry roads and many sidepaths and roadways, but the evidence to the contrary of mudbogging in very sensitive areas is quite visible.

It is very concerning when walking down a path to find a wet area all churned up with obvious dead or dying fauna and flora.

We are so blessed to be able to, in a matter of less than an hour, enjoy nature’s garden. For some it is being able to race around on a dirt bike or ATV. For some it is backpacking with horses or just on foot.

For others, like me, it is to wonder at the diversity and harmony of the natural biological processes constantly taking place out there.

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Passed peacefully May 24 2015 at Kelowna General Hospital, surrounded by family. Edith was born August 1, 1926 in Kelowna, BC to William and Maude Sanborn (deceased). She was predeceased by her brother Theodore Beattie Sanborn, who served in World War II and by her son, Theodore Wayne Dickins. She is cherished and dearly missed by her best friend and husband of over 69 years, Edward Dickins. Lovingly remembered by sister Mary Jean Rankin, daughters Carol Burns and Janice Dickins (Gary Klassen).

Grandchildren, Michael (Tammy), Cathy Burns; Michyl (Sedrik), Carla, Blake (Alaura) Culos. Great granddaughter Tristina Burns. Nephews, nieces, extended family and numerous close friends. Edith was the first charter president of the Kelowna Jaycettes and went on to become the Provincial Rep. Very active for over 30 years with southern interior rotary lodge and at St Michaels and All Angles Church, and part of the alter guild. An avid curler, bowler and golfer – achieving a “hole in one� Our mom was a loving, caring, community minded lady, in all senses of the word A LADY! Who lived her life to the highest of standards.

Memorial Service will take place at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave, June 1, 2015 at 11: 00 AM. The family requests no flowers please, anyone wishing to make a contribution in honor of Edith’s memory, could consider Okanagan Military Museum Society, Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com.

Passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Central Okanagan Hospice House.

Dale will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Judith (Meunier); his children Bonnie (Tim) Woinoski, Heather “Ama�

Chisholm, and Charlene (Randy) Caruso; grandchildren Timothy Woinoski, Andrew Woinoski, Alex Woinoski, Anthony Caruso, Maria Caruso, and Aimi Chisholm, brother Doug Chisholm, sister Diane (Lee) Dowsley. Dale was born on September 28, 1945 to Keith and Emma Chisholm. As a young man he began his 50 year career as a Heavy Duty Mechanic where he experienced great joy and a true love of his trade.

In 1969 he married the love of his life Judith (Meunier) and together they raised three beautiful daughters and shared 46 wonderful years. Friends and family will remember Dale for his tremendous sense of humour, storytelling, treasure hunting, and love of life. He has left us with many special memories that we will forever treasure. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dale’s memory to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Jean Reid (nÊe Monson) on May 20, 2015 at the age of 70 years in Kelowna, BC. She is survived by her loving children, David (Alina), Tim (Laura), Kathy and Karen (Jeff); grandchildren Tahlia, Sera, Elizabeth, Alexandra, James, Andrew, Audrey, Thomas and Lillian, siblings Ron (Maureen) Monson and sister Robin (Miles) Krisko, and brothers-in-law Murray (Helen) Reid and Brent (Sherryl) Reid, as well as many nieces and nephews and their families. After 33 wonderful years of marriage, she was predeceased in 2000 by her husband, Robert Page Reid. Sharon was born on September 9, 1944 to Melvin and Bernice Monson in Prince Rupert, BC. She graduated with a BA and teacher’s certificate in Winnipeg, MB, and taught elementary school in several places throughout Manitoba.

After marrying in 1967, Bob and Sharon lived in The Pas, Manitoba, before moving with their young family to Oliver, BC in 1974, and then settling in Kelowna in 1976. While raising four children, Sharon began her long career in tax preparation. She worked for several tax businesses before venturing out and starting her own successful tax business, Tax & File, located at Capri Centre Mall and other locations throughout Kelowna. During retirement Sharon enjoyed travelling in her van with her friend Carol, family members, and small dog, Mina. We will miss and remember her warm smile, kind and generous heart, and always helpful advice.

An internment will be held at a later date in Sinclair, MB.

Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

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IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS BONDEROFF - OLGA (NEE KONKIN)

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Passed away on May 20, 2015 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 71 years old.

Olga was born in Trail and raised in Castlegar, BC. After high school, she moved to Vancouver and completed her Nursing Diploma at Royal Columbian Hospital in 1965.

Olga met Phil Bonderoff in Vancouver, and they married in 1966. Together they welcomed two children into their lives.

The family moved to Williams Lake, then Fruitvale, BC, before settling in Kelowna in 1985. Olga retired from her career as an ER nurse in 2000, and started her second career as volunteer extraordinaire. She gave many hours to a large variety of charitable and community organizations and events, right up until she became ill.

Olga is survived by her husband Phil, two children Jennifer (Chris) and David (Janna), sister Helen Doucet, and the light of her life, her granddaughter Jordyn. She was predeceased by her parents Pete and Helen Konkin and sister Mary Coltart.

Her family would like to thanks all the friends and family who assisted them in this difficult time, the staff of 4A and B, Central Okanagan Hospice House, as well as Dr. Hugo and the oncology department. There will be no service at her request. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favourite charity, or even better-please do something nice for yourself.

To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

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KUNKA, ANTHONY (TONY)

1929 ~ 2015 We are sad to announce the passing of Anthony Kunka on May 22, 2015 in Maple Ridge, BC. Tony was originally from Ethelbert, MB and later moved to Kelowna in 1973, with his wife and kids. After Amy’s passing in 2012, he moved to Maple Ridge, BC with his daughter and family.

Tony will be lovingly remembered by his children: Brenda (Roy); Ben (Clare); Laura (Randy); and Lionel (Jamie): 9 grandchildren: Devon; Ian, Alistair; Alysha, Kelsey, Brayden; Khrista, Ashley, and Larissa; 2 great-grandchildren: Jaelyn and Izabella; sisters: Lil, Mary, (Cliff), Elsie, Jean (Don) and brothers: Mike (June), and Jimmy; and many nieces and nephews.

Tony was sadly predeceased by his wife of fifty-six years Amy, his parents John and Nellie, sister Florence, and brothers-in-law George, Art, and Bert.

Tony loved his family and friends with all his heart. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly, and did whatever he could to help them get ahead in life. He taught good morals, and was an honest and hard-working man.

Tony also had a love for animals, especially his cat.

The viewing: Friday May 29, 2015 from 5-7 PM at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road Kelowna, BC Celebration of Life service: Saturday morning May 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM in the chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Lorna Hillian.

Tony will be laid to rest Saturday afternoon May 30, 2015 at 2 PM at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.

Donations in Tony`s memory may be sent to the Kelowna Branch of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 4 - 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9, or to the Kelowna SPCA, 3785 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. The family can be reached at: 778-753-1178.

To see the full obituary go to http://www.castanet.net/obituaries/.

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE TAYLOR OELRICH Please join us on Sunday, May 31st, 11am-3:30pm at Guisachan House Restaurant, 1060 Cameron Ave. to celebrate Taylor’s life.

MCMILLAN, ALICE ROSE JUNE 2, 1928 - MAY 21, 2015 In 2007 she was predeceased by husband, Donald, whom she was married to for sixty years. Alice was born in Marysburg, Sask. to a family of fourteen children. Two sisters, Lorraine, and Frances still surviving. Alice will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by six children: Garry, Elaine (James), Charlene (Frank), Sandra, Wayne (Juanita), and Gail (Jay). Also fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Alice loved baking and made great bread, pies, and buns. She loved music and dancing and playing bingo. She enjoyed life and doing things with family, making many happy memories. Her family meant the world to her.

We will all miss you as a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and role model. Your strength and your words will continue to guide us and your love will keep us strong.

You were a very special person and we are fortunate that God Blessed us with you as a mother.

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Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

For an interview or email resume to tbwaterfield@budgetblinds.com All correspondence kept in strictest confidence.

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Are you PROFICIENT in Adobe InDesign CS6, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Photoshop in a Mac environment? Are you experienced with e-mail and internet programs?

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Interested applicants may apply by letter, fax or email to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Tessa Ringness 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 Fax: (250) 762-3220 Email: tringness@kelownacapnews.com Absolutely no phone calls please.

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There is a non-mandatory site meeting on May 29th, 2015 at 10am at the entrance to the Joe Rich Fire Hall #51, 11481 Highway 33, Joe Rich, BC

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LOW PRICES! Fine furniture, collectibles, silver & crystal, antiques, art, décor, AND MORE. 2ND Annual Community Garage Sale at The Lakes. Sat May 30, 8-12. Maps will be available at our website. thelakescommunity.com GARAGE Sale: 125 Scarboro Road. Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 8 am 2pm. Many household items and tools.

Garage Sale at Army Navy & Airforce Club 270 Dougal N Sat May 30th 8-1 Pancake Breakfast $3.50

GIANT INDOOR GARAGE SALE Sat, May 30. 8am-2pm.

First United Church corner of Richter & Bernard (Coffee, Muffins, Lunch available) WESTBANK: Multi-family annual neighborhood, Ridge Blvd., Mission Hill Winery area, Sat. May 30, 8-3pm,

MONASHEE PEAKS THE GATES ARE OPEN! 880 Christina Place. (Dilworth Mtn.) SAT., May 30th 8am – 3pm. Look for Open Garage Doors!

Quality housewares, tools, antiques, china, dinnerware, tools, camping gear, FREE stuff and MORE. Make the drive to the top of Christina Place & LOOK for the OPEN GATES.

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ONE STOP SHOPPING! Lots of families and loads of items! Furniture, tools, housewares, power tools, garden items and.... MUCH MUCH MORE!! Directions : off Hwy 97 exit at Elk St. Main Gate across from Two Eagles Golf Course & Carrington St., Gate entrance! See you here Saturday, At Sage Creek!!

SAT., May 30th Beaverdell Fire Hall Hwy 33. BBQ. Carwash. Multi family sale.

Raising FUNDS for the BEAVERDELL Volunteer Fire Dept. 9am-3pm Hshld, Tools, furniture, books, Dvds, toys, bikes & MORE!

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T15-027 Kelowna Community Theatre Front of the House Sealed proposals clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “T15-027 Kelowna Community Theatre Front of the House” will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC up until 3pm, Local Time, June 9, 2015. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be opened publicly.

There is a non-mandatory proponent’s meeting on May 28, 2015 at 9am PST at the Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St, Kelowna BC. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any bid or tender documents and to accept any tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the City. The lowest or any tender or offer will not necessarily be accepted.

RFP documents may be obtained at no charge from the City of Kelowna website or from the City of Kelowna Purchasing Branch, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1J4. kelowna.ca

2014 Community Leader Awards

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TOP HONOUR: Patty Lou Bryant

HONOURABLE MENTION:

HONOURABLE MENTION:

Jim Belshaw

Sheldon Gardiner

Jim Belshaw is a man who believes in acting when he sees a need.

The Kelowna businessman behind the phenomenally popular Soles4Soul Canada campaign, which is aiming to collect one million pairs of shoes over the next few years to donate to people in need both here at home and abroad, was prompted to act after seeing the devastation caused by a massive earthquake in Haiti in 2010. The owner of Roy’s Shoes downtown, Belshaw saw Soles4Souls as a perfect fit for his way of helping others. In the first year of the campaign here he set a goal of collecting 25,000 pairs of shoes. He received more than 40,000. Since then the numbers have continued to rise each year. In addition to providing footwear to clients of the Kelowna Gospel Mission, Now Canada, the Kelowna Women’s Shelter and other social agencies, shoes are also shipped to the Soles4Souls international distribution centre in Nevada, where they are sorted and shipped around the world.

“I’m very honoured and humbled to be nominated,” said Belshaw, who was quick to point out that he, like others who find ways to help, do not do it for recognition but rather to make life better for those in need.

“That’s why this nomination is so shocking to me, he added.

“Overwhelming would sum up how it feels.”

Sheldon Gardiner grew up around volunteers. Born and raised in a small Saskatchewan town, his mother and father—in his words— volunteered for everything.

“It was instilled in me from a young age, you have an obligation to make your community as good as possible,” he said.

And that is what he is trying to do in Kelowna. A leader in many ways, he helped establish Venture Okanagan, an “angel” investment forum in conjunction with Okanagan College’s School of Business and also helped start Okanagan Changemakers, a non-profit group working to foster social entrepreneurship here.

Inspired by a speech given by school teacher Rhonda Draper, chairwoman and founder of Month of Love, at Tedx Kelowna in 2012, Gardiner was taken by her idea that spawned Month of Love. Draper asked her elementary students to empty their pockets one day so they could pool their money to see what kind of difference they could make in the community. The idea is the same behind Okanagan Changemakers. By working together, the whole community benefits.

“It’s very humbling to be nominated for this award,” said Gardiner. “Humbling and not expected at all.”

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Community Builder

Since 2009, Patty Lou Bryant has been helping feed Kelowna’s kids. Founder of Food For Thought, a free nutrition program that provides a healthy breakfast for more than 2,000 local school children each day, Bryant saw a need in the community and acted.

Statistics show 23 per cent of children in Kelowna go to school hungry each day, so Bryant developed the program that picks up perfectly good food from chains such as Starbucks and other cafes and coffee shops, food that would otherwise be thrown away, and delivers it to 23 of the 37 schools in the city with the help of 43 volunteers.

She said she hopes to have all city schools included in the program by the end of this year. Last year, the program collected more than 80,000 pounds of food, including muffins, bagels and oat bars. It also provides milk, fruit and yogurt for the kids.

And coordinating the huge effort is the selfless Bryant, who said when asked about her nomination, she was honoured but her goal is to raise awareness about the program, not herself.

“It’s not about me, it’s about getting Food For Thought out there and letting the community know about it,” she said modestly.

And, as one of her nominators put it, the Bryant has developed a program that has drawn together individuals, schools and businesses for a great cause.

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The nomination process for the 2015 Community Leader Awards will begin in June. Watch for the forms in both our The nomination process for the 2015 Community Leader Awards will begin in June. Watch for the forms in both our print publications & online at www.kelownacapnews.com so that you can nominate a Community Leader.

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Economy OKANAPURE WATER

MAXINE DEHART It’s the 25th anniversary in the bottled water industry for Ernie and Jeanette Pawluk, owners of Okanapure Water, located at 21– 2484 Main St. in West Kelowna.

Okanapure provides bottled water service with purified demineralized, alkaline PH plus and mineralized water to homes and businesses in the Central and South Okanagan. Call 250-7681685; online okanapure. com.

John Schlosser

After 40 years in the building technology industry, well-known local and avid railroad buff, John Schlosser has finally packed his bags and is boarding the retirement express. With G.T.A Architecture for the past four years, Schlosser, a building technologist, originally started Canwest Design Group in 1975.

He has lots to keep him busy in retirement starting with his gigantic miniature transportation system (model railroad) in his home, which he has enjoyed for many years. In speaking to his wife Gail, John is going to help her in the garden, although he has never helped

her before. He is already giving advice about when she should water her plants.

Kirschner Catering is all about fresh and local. Owned and operated by Grant and Brianna Kirschner, their company offers complete catering services, building a custom menu for every client, while working hand-in-hand with local suppliers, farmers and wineries. Grant can be hired as a private chef in your home for an intimate dinner party or he and his wife can cater to events and weddings. Kirschner Catering offers multiplated course meals, buffets or food and hor d’oeuvres for a cocktail party. What could be better than someone showing up with all the food, cooking equipment and dishes? Grant and Brianna also offer tiered cakes, cupcakes and bartending services. They are the whole meal deal.

I attended a reception during the Christmas season that the Kirschners catered and the food was delicious. Call 250-212-0382; online kirschnercatering.com.

Hanna’s Waterfront Lounge & Grill Restaurant, 1352 Water St. in Kelowna, is now called Hanna’s On The Waterfront. The new name reflects their new business model and the facility is now only open for private functions. The upstairs venue overlooks the lake and has a large patio accommodating weddings and ceremonies, cocktail receptions or Christmas parties. Andrew Neville is the general manager and Sandy Spencer is the chef. Barb Douglas

Okanapure Water owners Ernie and Jeanette Pawluk is the new event and catering manager. Call 250-860-1266 (210) or email hannaswaterfront@ telus.net.

Happy 65th anniversary Nick and Rose Kardynal, my second mom and dad (May 28).

GolfTec, located at 107–1851 Kirschner Rd., celebrates its first year in business this month with changes and additions to their staff and services. Owned by Sattu Mahapatra and managed by certified personal coach Mike Soergel, Kyle Miller and Levi Arcega have been added to the staff team as certified personal coaches. Along with offering four different brands of golf clubs— Cobra, Mizuno, Ping and Taylor Made—GolfTec has added an equipment repair shop offering all golf club repairs plus regriping and re-shafting.

GolfTec also has added a playroom simulator with 15 US and British Open championship courses for you to practice or play.

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After 30 years, wellknown fashion gal, Lorie Talarico has retired from The Bay. She worked for many different store departments in her 30 years, including lingerie, men’s wear, ladies wear

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Jan Schulz has been appointed as the new executive director for Inn From The Cold.

Schulz was previously the executive director of the Family Resource Centre Society for the North Okanagan in Vernon.

She has been in business, human resources and the non-profit sector for over 20 years. Call 250-448-6403; online innfromthecoldkelowna. org.

For decades, Dr. Cliff Henderson, the first pediatrician in the valley, has helped countless children with special needs and their families. On June 3 at a reception celebrating his life of contribution, representatives of the BC Association for Child Development and Intervention will visit Kelowna to present Dr. Henderson, current director and founding member of the Starbright Children’s Development Centre, with a Life Time Achievement Award. Since helping found the centre in 1966 in Kelowna, then known as the Okanagan Neurological Association and later the Central Okanagan Child Development Association, Henderson has been actively engaged in its evolution and growth.

Starbright is located at 1546 Bernard Ave. Call 250-763-5100.

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Eco Shine windows, owned and operated by Tim Butt, have a new service to offer clients.

Eco Shine now owns a SkyVac Gutter (eaves trough) cleaning system that was imported from the UK. This is a high access camera survey gutter cleaning system for domestic and commercial buildings that can reach up to 50 feet high. Cleaning gutters is a dirty, timeconsuming, extremely dangerous task, often with heights that can’t be reached with an ordinary ladder. Neglecting to keep gutters clean and free of debris can result in damage to siding, windows and buildings.

The elements that make up the SkyVac system are a powerful 3kWh (3,000 watt) industrial twin motor vacuum cleaner powered by a generator.

There are modular carbon fibre poles with a selection of tools and attachments to reach any gutter and a remote full colour camera which sits at the top of the pole that sends a live video feed to a colour monitor on the ground with the operator. The apparatus can reach buildings up to four storeys high. It’s a no mess system that works by literally sucking debris from the entire gutter system. With the SkyVac system all debris is removed, not simply washed down the down spouts.

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Congratulations to Leah Delisle on acing her first hole-in-one at Shadow Ridge—18th hole, 140 yards.

The Rotary Club of Kelowna honoured Ross Gorman at a recent luncheon for his community service and inspiring leadership.

Rotary club president Dennis Campbell stated that this honour was bestowed upon Gorman because he was a man who embraced the core value of Rotary— service above self.

Campbell also stated that Gorman represented a pillar in the community through his leadership, community engagement and generosity, along with being a leader in corporate social responsibility who fostered a culture of giving back from its employees at Gorman

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Okanagan College professor and novelist Alix Hawley is the recipient of the prestigious national Amazon.ca First Novel Award for her debut novel: All True Not a Lie in It. The novel is an attestation of Hawley’s talents as a writer and of the reading community’s appetite for the stories she imagine. The literacy recognition is leading Hawley into her second novel, a sequel to All True Not a Lie in It, which continues to recount the adventures of American pioneer Daniel Boone who attempted to settle Kentucky and was captured by the Shawnee.

Advertising Consultant The Kelowna Capital News is a community newspaper with a distribution of over 46,000 copies serving the communities of the Central Okanagan. We are currently looking for an advertising consultant to look after new business development for our community, online and feature publications. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to build relationships to help grow their clients’ business.

You must be able to work well under the pressure of deadlines and be a team player able to drive and increase revenues.

The Kelowna Capital News is part of the Black Press Group, the leading independent newspaper publisher in Canada. If you are interested in a rewarding challenge and would like to be part of a successful team please submit your resume with cover letter to:

The Melanie Lyne Summer Fashion Show with business, casual and special occasion attire is Wednesday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Kelowna Yacht Club.

See all the new summer collection and let them help you refresh your wardrobe. There will be door prizes, $25 off $125 voucher from Melanie Lyne, glass of wine, light appies, a cash bar and presentations on trends of the season, fashion, hair and make-up. Tickets $25 at Melanie Lyne Spall Plaza. Call 250-860-3138.

Tim Hortons Camp Day is Wednesday, June 3. It costs $1,000 to send a child to camp each year for one week. With the proceeds of Camp Day, hundreds of children will be able to be themselves, learn self-esteem, as well

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as have a great time at something they might not normally enjoy. Join all the Tim Hortons staff and many volunteers all day on June 3. I will be volunteering at the drive-thru window in the early morning at the Tim Hortons on Spall and Harvey. See you there.

Who inspired you this year? The 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards call for nominations is now underway until June 12.

The award ceremony will take place Oct. 21 at the Delta Grand. There are 12 award categories, ranging from Rising Star Business of the Year to Marketer of the Year Award. Visit kelownachamber.org for more information.

The EK’s Grill Heart & Stroke 5K (3.1 Mile) Race in memory of Brad

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Ria York (May 28); Nan Pellatt (May 29); Ron Manoin (May 30); Bruce Telford (June 2); Dick Prowse (May 28); Roma Niessen (May 31); James Chopko (June 3); Bill Winters, our neighbour (June 4); Jan McArthur (June 9).

I will not be writing a column next week. Back again June 10.

Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, 250-862-7662; fax 250-860-3173; email maxdehart@telus.net.

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weekend and would like to hear some great music, the third annual Angel Award Music Competition and Gala Showcase is May 30 at The Rotary Centre for the Arts, benefiting Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Top 10 finalists compete for prizes, including the Angel Award created by well-known artist Alex Fong. Visit angelaward. ca for more details.

Birthdays of the week: Happy 101st to Viola (Lola) Davies (June 3); happy 40th Renee Wasylyk, Troika Development (May 26); Carmen Sparg (May 28);

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Thatcher is May 31, starting at EK’s Grill, 401 Glenmore Rd. There will be refreshments, awards, draw prizes and a pancake breakfast following the race. It’s easy to register. Sign up at eksgrill.com.

Just a reminder of the upcoming Simply Art show at Bottega on May 30 and 31. I am honoured to be drawing the winning raffle ticket at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. Visit kelownapaletteclub.com for info about tickets. It’s not too late to attend.

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The search to find the ideal entrepreneurial opportunity How many times while we sit at our desks or drive our cars do we dream of creating an entrepreneurial venture from the germ of an idea?

We cross paths with people everyday who fantasize as we all do, about embarking on an entrepreneurial journey.

But there is an everpresent hesitancy that arises, generated by many factors starting with the risk associated with pursuing that dream.

Make no mistake, entrepreneurship is liberating and empowering.

It is also quite possible to eliminate some of the risks if one zealously engages in a sensible, strategic process for any new potential venture.

That process should always begin with a search for the right venture idea for you, and how you can ultimately source funding and establish a structure to exploit that opportunity.

Such a process may, at first glance, appear simple and straightforward, but there are some crucial elements within each step of the journey that do empower aspiring entrepreneurs to minimize risk and ultimately, embrace a successful launch.

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Entrepreneurial Spirit JOEL YOUNG moment. The world is full of ideas, virtually limitless.

Thus, there are no lack of opportunities.

An opportunity, for clarity, is simply, an idea worth pursuing.

Entrepreneurial opportunities arise from social and technological change within our society.

The changes we’re going through now— both socially and technologically, in both magnitude and rate—are definitely greater than we might ever expect to see in the foreseeable future.

So where is the next million dollar idea come opportunity hiding, waiting to be discovered?

The answer is within each of us.

Remember my old dictums discussed in many past columns— an entrepreneur looks at the world the same as everyone else but thinks differently, seeing solutions instead of continuing problems.

Still, a great idea alone doesn’t logically guarantee success. An entrepreneur needs to be

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able to recognize when a concept has a realistic and potentially realizable chance to become something tangible.

So, opportunity recognition is the mantra of clear choice for our entrepreneurial expedition.

But how do you recognize this idea that you hope becomes an opportunity for you?

What exactly does this little creature look like?

It does, in reality, have to do with analyzing both the product or service in relation to the market you hope it will serve and explore if those two elements might intersect favourably.

I have assembled over the years my own opportunity screening guide, which will take a bagful of ideas and filter the good from the not so good with a desired outcome of discovering one or two ideas that may logically be moved to a business plan milestone toward venture launch.

I have always simply stated to all that if your perceived idea/s can’t make it through the guide safely, then perhaps you might skip it and go on to the next dreamscape.

Take this as gospel: An idea is an opportunity when it is attractive, durable, timely and is anchored in a product or service that creates or adds value for its end user.

The most successful entrepreneurs are opportunity-focused; that is, they start their journey into the entrepreneurial world with a focus on what the customer and the marketplace wants and needs—and they never, ever lose sight of these points.

So lets explore this process of mine a little further: a) Market demand: We are looking for a potential set of customers in the marketplace who may be currently underserved and who may be looking for a particular product or service to fill a specific need that they have. Such a product or service that adds value to people’s lives is the foundation of a successful entrepreneurial

venture and will assist in the product or service selling itself. b) Passion: Always a favourite of mine, as my friends and colleagues will attest. Being passionate about your new product or service increases your ability and enthusiasm to market it.

It also makes it easier to endure the tough times and testing moments of establishing and building your venture. Because you are passionate about your new dream venture, it becomes easier because it has meaning and purpose for you, and you are far more likely to persevere when others may stumble.

Being passionate also means you will be more inclined to build your skills, expertise and understanding of the particular product or service you are intending to take to the market. c) Skills: We all develop certain skills through the experiences of our life and our career/ job paths. Most people match those skills with a market need to create their opportunity.

When launching an entrepreneurial venture, one can draw on a far broader range of skills and experiences to add value to their journey in the marketplace. e) Resources: Last but least, access to relevant resources can make the venture launch a reality and even contribute to providing the aspiring entrepreneur with a competitive advantage.

This is the framework of the search in a practical action oriented approach to finding your opportunity.

A quick formula for idea generation can also be accessed online at creatingminds.org/tools/ tools_ideation.htm.

And, if you have an entrepreneurial spirit lying dormant, exploring the content of this article today I am confident will inspire you to carry out your investigation of the entrepreneurial option best suited for you life.

Joel Young is an entrepreneurial leadership coach, consultant and educator and founder of the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society. eagleyoung@shaw.ca

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