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Mayor defends city’s agenda Alistair Waters awaters@kelownacapnews.com

First it was Kelowna Coun. Luke Stack who took public issue with former mayor Sharon Shepherd over a letter Shepherd wrote to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce critical of the city and its current response to the issue of homelessness.

Now, current Mayor Colin Basran has weighed in.

And in doing so, Basran took a stinging verbal

swipe at the woman he defeated for the mayor’s job in the last municipal election 16 months ago.

Basran spoke out after council’s regular Monday meeting, saying at first he was simply responding to what he described as comments “being made in general in the community.”

But when pressed following the council meeting, he admitted they were in response to Shepherd’s letter, a story about which appeared in last Friday’s Kelowna

Capital News.

During the council meeting, Basran listed a number of ways the city is addressing the homelessness issue.

Afterwards, Basran admitted he was upset with Shepherd’s claim that the city’s homelessness strategy had ended and the current council and its predecessor had not continued the work her two councils did on the issue.

“If council, under her leadership, had followed

her lead than we’d be worse off now,” said Basran.

He pointed out that Shepherd voted against the proposal to build the Cardington Apartments, a social housing development on St. Paul Street in Kelowna’s downtown, now considered a success in helping house formerly homeless people struggling with substance abuse problems.

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Shepherd could not immediately be reached for comment.

Basran said any claim the city is no longer working to deal with the issue of homelessness is “not factual.”

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Oyama isthmus could be heartbeat of Okanagan Rail Trail Kevin Parnell kparnell@kelownacapnews.com

The Oyama isthmus has the potential to be the heartbeat of the Okanagan Rail Trail, according to two wellknown citizens of the area.

The Lake Country Calendar spoke with former Lake Country councillor and Oyama businessman Allan Gatzke and Oyama resident and historian Duane Thomson prior to the first public consultation on the Okanagan Rail Trail, which took place on Monday at the Oyama Community Hall.

At the consultation, Gatzke planned to present a concept for what he is calling the Oyama Spirit Square, a central gathering point on the Okanagan Rail Trail as it passes between Wood and Kalamalka lakes.

The concept calls for a replica train platform, drinking water, washrooms, parking, a heritage park including monuments and displays, a day-use picnic area as well as trail-head for information.

The proposed area is across from the Oyama Firehall and near the community hall, a portion of the corridor that features excess lands and already has a two gravel parking lots and plenty of room for the development, said Gatzke.

He pegged the total cost at $140,000 with some in-kind construction donations, money he says could be raised in 12 months by fundraising and grants, outside of what is being raised for the development of the trail.

“It could put us back

on the map,” said Gatzke, adding that the relocation of Highway 97 diverted a lot of traffic away from Oyama but the rail trail could be a major benefit in getting more people out to the area.

“The relocation of the highway has been both positive and negative,” he noted.

“But Oyama has the potential to be more than it ever would have been had the highway not moved.

“This type of development is attractive to inbound international tourists and at the same time would be convenient to the community, useful and functional.”

Gatzke said as the rail trail runs between the two lakes in Oyama, it is virtually in the centre of the 47.5 kilometre stretch that runs from Kelowna to Coldstream.

He envisions Oyama as a place where tourists could park and begin to explore the rail trail, going north or south.

“This is the middle of the rail trail geographically,” he said.

“It could be a place where stories are told about how the Okanagan developed and the role the railway played in the settling and growth and economics of the area.

“There are economic benefits for Oyama but tourists would find it an interesting place. This is probably the best place for parking (on the trail) and a great strategic location.”

Gatzke pointed to other rail trails in Canada that have built historic information centres that would promote the rail trail and the region.

He says his vision is based on the Oyama Sector Plan which was

Oyama businessman and former Lake Country councillor Allan Gatzke standing on the CN rail line along the Oyama isthmus.

Gatzke presented a vision for the development of a replica train platform (Armstrong Station as an example, inset) for the future of the Okanagan Rail Trail running through Oyama. originally put together in the early 2000s and talked about the possibilities of developing the isthmus.

Meanwhile, Thomson, who headed the yes campaign in the rail trail referendum and was at the community consultation as a member of the Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative, says of all the places along the corridor, the Oyama isthmus likely has the most potential for development and would be a great starting place for trail users.

“I think it has every potential to become a

major attraction,” said Thomson.

“It’s a spectacular site.

It’s connected to two parks on Kalamalka Lake, it could be connected to a bird sanctuary, there is room for a place to launch boats and for swimming holes. It’s a mile-long beach.

“I think there could be a lot of low-impact development that would allow Oyama to retain its character which is a positive element. It would be growth in a controlled way.”

While long-term vision is still just that, Gatzke

was hoping to raise support for the idea as the public consultation process began with meetings in Oyama, Winfield, Kelowna and Coldstream and with the OKIB this week.

He presented his plan to Lake Country council last year but it was deferred at the time. Now the Inter-jurisdictional Development Team is taking its development plans to the communities involved with the initial phase being a gravel trail that will likely open in the first part of 2017.

Once councils in the

area approve the initial plans, fundraising will begin, run by the Vernonbased Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative. Residents unable to attend a meeting can provide feedback through an online survey at getinvolved.kelowna.ca until Sunday, March 27..

The City of Kelowna, District of Lake Country, Regional District of North Okanagan and the Province of B.C. shared in the investment of $22 million to purchase the discontinued CN Railway line.

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was sought at other planned open houses about the rail corridor project this week, including in Kelowna on Tuesday evening at the Parkinson Recreation Centre.

Further open houses are planned for tonight (March 16), 4 to 6 p.m., at Winfield Memorial Hall, 101030 Bottom Wood Lake Rd., hosted by the Okanagan Indian band; and Thursday, 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Coldstream Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Rd., hosted by the Regional District of North Okanagan.

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Double shooting still being viewed as murder-suicide Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

Despite persistent rumours to the contrary circulating through Kelowna, the authorities are sticking to their theory that there was no third party involved in the March 2 deaths

of Kimberly Ansell and Marcello Verna.

“It’s still not final until the coroner’s report is completed,” said Barb McLintock, from the B.C. coroner’s office.

“But the working assumption is that it was a murder-suicide.”

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similar tack, reinforcing the “no third party” argument.

Kelowna RCMP Const.

Jesse O’Donaghey has simply said that “the weapon recovered from the seen was in fact a firearm” and the two deceased “knew each other and were believed

whom, and how, in the case of Ansell, 31, and Verna, 20, is not being released at the moment, said McLintock.

She added that it’s the type of thing the authorities want to be sure of before releasing too much information.

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“The autopsy findings have confirmed this tragic event as an isolated incident. Our investigation has revealed no indication of any third party person involved,” said O’Donaghey.

On March 2, at 7:02 a.m., the West Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of two sudden deaths after the discovery of two bodies, which were found in close

proximity to one another, in a forested residential area near Shannon Way and Westville Way. It later became clear through social media they were Verna and Ansell, although police have never released their identities.

Both have been remembered on Facebook and other social media by their friends and family as kind people, with their deaths seemingly coming as a surprise.

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with second degree murder relating to a Friday night stabbing in Rutland.

On March 11 at 9:45 p.m., the Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 block of Gertsmar Road.

“Officers quickly arrived at the scene to discover an unresponsive man appearing to have lost a significant amount of blood,” said Const.

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The victim—who police are identifying as Waylon Percy Junior Jackson, of Kelowna—was rushed to hospital, however he succumbed to his injuries.

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Ansell (nee Rooker) was a mother of two boys who were being raised by their father. An online fundraising campaign is underway for the children.

Verna was a recent graduate of Immaculata Regional High School.

The West Kelowna RCMP general investigation section will continue to support the BC Coroner’s Service in its investigation.

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The Kelowna man accused of killing his roommate last June will soon find out if his case will proceed to trial.

Daniel Ruff, 63, is charged with seconddegree murder in the death of his roommate, Warren Welters, 51.

Ruff was arrested June 29, two weeks after Welters’ body was found in his home on June 14, 2015. The preliminary inquiry into Welter’s death ends this week.

A publication ban has been imposed on details related to evidence to come forward in the trial.

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Local Syrian refugee supporters caught off-guard Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

When four Syrian families disembarked from a flight to find themselves in Kelowna last Monday, everyone was surprised— including them.

“We thought we were getting one family from Vancouver, where there’s a backlog, but they were from Toronto where they’d spent eight days sitting in a motel,” said Keith Germaine, who as a part of the sponsorship efforts by The Roman Catholic Dioce se of Nelson has been deeply involved with bringing refugees to the area for months.

“Then they were put on a plane (by government officials) and told they were going to

Victoria.”

So, when the 29 Syrians landed —the vast majority of which being children under the age of 11—everybody, said “what?” said Germaine.

Expected or not, they all made the most of it.

Commandeering a cavalcade of taxis to shuttle the men, women and children to a place to sleep and have a meal, volunteers made it possible for Kelowna’s newest group of refugees to assess their options.

A couple families apparently had relatives in Edmonton, and were going to go there. Others were set on Victoria, which is where they were told they were going.

To give the families a taste of what Kelowna has to offer, the families were taken to a local gym

where the children ran around.

“Something about that experience, made them think this is fine we will settle here,” said Germaine.

“They seem happy enough to be in Kelowna, and feel welcome by the Islamic community and the volunteers.”

That brings the total number of Syrian refugees in the area to nearly 100—there were 69 before the last group arrived— and more are expected.

Kelowna Community Resources reached out to the Vancouver refugee organization and said they had what was necessary for five families.

Although it may seem like a great deal of people for a relatively small community, everyone

involved in the effort is adapting to the needs quickly.

“That’s the great thing about a smaller city, “ said Marilyn Perry, a member of the Okanagan Refugee Coalition for Advocacy.

Everything from daycare, to ESL and playgroups are being put together, and quickly, to make the city’s new residents feel more at ease.

The group meets every two weeks. At the most recent meeting, they held a problem solving activity

where people were presented with day to day challenges families might be going through.

Issues such as ESL training, job market orientation, childminding, trades certification and affordable housing were seen as the most important community efforts that can support the welcoming of newcomers. They are building teams, or ‘pods,’ to support refugees, much like an extended family.

“Family to family volunteering is one of the options we are offering people who want to get involved. The Syrian family that we sponsored are some of our closest friends in Kelowna now.

They reminded us of the joy that is available in community and to slow down and take time out of our busy schedules to just enjoy each other’s company,” said Jamie Henderson during the Q&A panel.

Henderson is part of groups sponsoring two

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In Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey released March 11, the Kelowna Census Metropolitan Area’s unemployment rate for February was

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That’s the fourth consecutive month of growth in unemployment numbers.

The January figure was 7.6 and December 2015 was 6.8.

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Kelowna council adopts long-term land-use proposal Alistair Waters

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The recommendation is just one of a series in the proposed future land-use vision endorsed by city council Monday.

In addition to redeveloping the RCMP detachment site—being replaced by a larger, new police services building on

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• Infill development on Cawston Avenue.

• A new civic building on the existing city hall parking lot.

The plan envisions up to 230 affordable housing units, 550 other housing units, an additional 75,000-square feet of commercial space and another 5.5 hectares of land for future civic use.

It would also give new mixed-use developments in the area a break on parking requirements.

However, no new parkades would be built in the area, which already had the soon-to-be expanded library parkade and the new parkade beside Memorial Arena that is currently under construction.

For the most part, council members liked what they saw in the plan.

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• Multi-storey mixeduse development on parts of the Prospera Place parking lot.

• Redevelopment of the Memorial Arena for community use, possibly as the new home for the Kelowna Heritage Museum.

• Redevelopment of the existing museum site at Ellis and Queensway.

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Council voted to endorse it 5-2, with Couns. Brad Sieben and Charlie Hodge voting against. Couns. Tracy Gray and Gail Given were not at the meeting.

Sieben said he felt the plans to redevelop the RCMP site were being rushed, while Hodge, saying what he say after skimming the plan, wanted more time to thoroughly read the 200page document and talk to members of the public about it.

His request for a week’s delay in endorsing the plan was not supported.

Coun. Luke Stack said nothing in the plan should come as a surprise as everything in it had already been presented to council at various times over the last few months.

The plan, months in the making and subject

of several public open houses and numerous meetings, is an attempt by the city to indicate how it would like to the see the area develop and how it can be better connected to the rest of the downtown core.

Both staff and politicians have made it clear, however, realizing the vision will take partnership with the developers as it is not in the business of building buildings.

Mayor Colin Basran seized on one of the plan’s findings, that there is only a small number of residents living in the area, something he said needed to change.

He said without it, the area will simply be filled with commercial and office buildings, that only bring life to the area during business hours.

Free bikes available for local kids Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com

More than 100 local children in need of a new set of wheels will be peddling around Kelowna a bit happier after this weekend.

Starting at 8 a.m., March 19, at St. Charles Garnier church, 3645 Benvoulin Rd., Kelowna’s Bicycles for Humanity will be giving away their collection of donated of kids’ bikes.

Every year the Kelowna chapter of Bicycles for Humanity gives the community back the children’s bikes they collected for their annual bicycle shipment to the African country of Ghana. Children’s bikes wouldn’t be of as much use to the residents there, so it’s an opportunity to ensure that locals in need have access to a bike. This year, in addition to tots’ bikes, tricycles and scooters, the collection is particularly rich in bigger bikes for pre-teens. Two mechanics will be on site to fix up the bikes—one to adjust bikes to fit the new riders and make sure tire pressure is right.

Adult bikes suitable for Ghana’s rough terrain can be dropped off at the back of the church on Saturday morning.

Keith Germaine has been part of Bicycles for Humanity for 11 years, and says the affect on the lives of those who receive the donation in Ghana is significant.“When I was there, I know a bike was a huge luxury,” he said, noting he lived in Ghana for two years. “The only bike I could buy was a cheap Chinese bike, and the crank broke on the way home.”

For those who have to travel between villages for work, or for medical professionals, the need for a reliable bike is paramount.

To ensure the bikes are long lasting, Germaine said recipients are given a one-day workshop on how to care for the bikes.’“They also have to donate something to ensure they have a vested interest.”

This year’s first 40-foot container, holding up to 500 adult bikes, will be sent to Ghana after the kids’ bikes are given away and after the yard sale—which is held April 16 at the church—bringing the total number of bikes sent from this community to Ghana to around 7,500. Anyone wishing to donate an adult bike, or even an older car for resale, or made a financial contribution, can do so Saturday morning at the church, or contact Germaine at 250-764-2942.

Those who plan to get a new bike on Saturday don’t need to pay, though donations would be appreciated.

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The trouble in Kelowna is that many people move here as a couple in their latter years, don’t build friendships and then when a spouse dies they’re left alone.

A lot of what they do at the outreach centre is rebuild those networks, through events and meetings. “The (B.C.) Ministry of Health also started a better at-home program, which is managed through United Way in the Lower Mainland, that is non-medical home support,� she said. “We get out to help isolated seniors. They might get housekeeping or friendly visit.�

There are also transportation opportunities available for those who are without.

And, if worst comes to worst, people in need or even those who are aware of a situation that doesn’t seem right, can still call the outreach centre, Interior Health or even the police. “Often people are embarrassed that their child isn’t doing better, and they’re desperately trying to make a difference for them when they’re able,� she said.

“So sometimes somebody else needs to make a call. If they call us, we can pass on the information (to the authorities) and they don’t have to get involved.�

The centre does workshops on elder abuse each June. There, said Sorenson, seniors can learn information that gets them their own safety net.Â

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An elderly woman is fighting for her life in hospital following a brutal assault from her own son.

The Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of an assault March 10, 11:08 p.m., in an apartment at the 2300 block of Baron Road and found an 81-year-old woman suffering from serious and potentially life threatening injuries “The elderly woman was rushed to hospital in serious condition and remains in the Intensive Care Unit recovering from five broken ribs, bruising from her face to her torso and significant head trauma,� said Const.

Jesse O’Donaghey.

The 61-year-old suspect, the woman’s son, was also located inside the apartment which he had shared with his mother for some time. “He was heavily intoxicated. (He) had been regularly threatening the victim and taking advantage of her financially,� said O’Donaghey, revealing the details of an investigation by the Kelowna RCMP general investigations section. “The suspect allegedly returned home late Thursday when he engaged in an argument with the victim which quickly escalated to a serious assault,� he said.

He was also taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He was later released from hospital and arrested by the RCMP for aggravated assault.

Violence of this kind, though unsettling, isn’t news to Vi Sorenson, executive director of the Seniors Outreach and Resource Centre. “Unfortunately, the situation that’s being referenced is probably one of the more common things that we do get calls about,â€? said Sorenson, who has been at the outreach centre for 18 years. “We often hear about family members who move home (with their parents), maybe because they have addiction problems, or health issues and they are struggling because there’s limited resources in the system‌ And whether their child is 30 or 60, parents want to help.â€?

And that’s when the difficulty can arise, said Sorenson, explaining it’s not just physical abuse seniors are facing.

There are also cases of seniors being menaced verbally or taken advantage of financially, and that can be just as hard. “We hear about people putting money down for a house, and then things get difficult and they don’t have their name on the title‌that can be devastating,â€? she said.

And Sorenson predicts the situation will only get worse as individual financial concerns grow and public resources dwindle. “If you have troubled people living in extreme poverty, things like this happen,� she said. “People don’t, out of the blue, decide to beat their mothers.�

That said, it’s not a hopeless situation. Seniors who find themselves in vulnerable positions can gird themselves by tapping into a network of friends and peers. “That’s what provides the most protection,�

Sorenson said. “The fact they might have someone to visit them. These kinds of things put abusers on

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Kelowna Coun. Luke Stack is taking issue with former mayor Sharon Shepherd over comments Shepherd made last week expressing concern that work done during her time in office to address the city’s homelessness population has not been continued.

In a letter the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, which is promoting a housing first approach to helping those in the need in the city, Shepherd said during her six years as mayor, four major social housing developments were built in the city, a regional substance abuse prevention co-ordinator was put in place, a community court program was set up and running, a homelessness awareness week was held and homelessness was a community and provincial priority.

In her letter, Shepherd said while the four social housing projects have been successful, the coordinator position, community court and the homelessness awareness week all disappeared and homelessness no longer seems to be the priority it once was.

But Stack, who served on Shepherd’s councils, says the former mayor appears to be taking credit for work done by her predecessor,

former mayor Walter Gray. (Gray also succeed Shepherd as mayor in 2011.)

In a letter to the Kelowna Capital News, (see A11) Stack says with the funding secured by Gray for the four social housing projects—the Cardington Apartments on St. Paul Street downtown, Willowbridge, operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association, the NOW apartment building in South Pandosy and Rutland’s Newgate Apartments run by the John Howard Society—all Shepherd’s council’s had to do was see the work through.

“The heavy lifting had already been done,” wrote Stack, who is also executive director of the Society of Hope, which operates several social housing developments in the city. “All Sharon and her council had to do was stay the course.”

Shepherd served as a councillor on three Gray-led councils prior to defeating him in the 2005 municipal election.

“I am not saying Sharon did not play a role in addressing the problem—she did,” writes Stack.

“But others before her laid the groundwork for these housing first projects to be built in the first place.

This is how city council works— each council builds on the work of

earlier councils. The current council is no different.”

During her years as a councillor and then as mayor, Shepherd was an outspoken advocate for many social issues, including affordable housing. Stack credits Gray for taking what he calls “a bold step” by responding to a challenge by former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell for mayors to get serious about addressing the ongoing problem of homelessness.

During their time in office, both Gray and Shepherd sat on a task force of B.C. mayors set up by Campbell to address homelessness issues across the province.

In his letter, Stack says it was also under Gray’s leadership—with Shepherd serving as a councillor at the time—that the city’s Housing Opportunities Fund was established to encourage new affordable housing be built in Kelowna. Those funds have since been used to help develop other social housing here.

He also challenged Shepherd’s contention that homelessness is not a priority anymore, noting what he called a strong relationship with the province when it comes to funding housing projects here.

But he conceded, while work is continuing “there remains much to be done.” @kelownacapnews

Mayor agitated by Shepherd comments AGENDA FROM A1 with homelessness. It included: • Three social housing projects in the city since the current council took office in December 2014: the completed 50-unit Pleasantvale Housing Society complex in the North End, the 30-unit KARIS Society supportive housing project on the Central Green site and the 86-unit Ki-LowNa Friendship Society supportive housing building currently under construction at Central Green • Plans by the Okanagan Metis and Aboriginal Housing

Society to build a 78unit affordable housing project currently in the works at city hall • The city’s plan to hire a social issues coordinator • Council’s strategic initiatives to invest in what the mayor called a healthy, safe, active and inclusive community • Work on the city’s main goal of its Housing Strategy, updated and endorsed last August, to ensure all Kelowna residents have access to suitable housing • Completion of, and work on, 24 of the Housing Strategy’s 25 recommendations • Financial incentives

for affordable housing through the city’s Housing Opportunities Reserve Fund, the Rental Housing Grant Policy, revitalization tax exemptions and the permissive tax exemption.

Basran said the city has put $2.5 million into the Housing Opportunities Reserve Fund since 2001—a timeline that goes back to before Shepherd was mayor.

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The mayor said city staff are currently looking at both city-owned land and opportunities to buy land for “shovelready” projects to take advantage of $355 million the province has earmarked for social housing across B.C. He said to promote affordable housing, the city has added a policy in its Official Community Plan to support families that can’t afford single detached homes, allows a greater mix of housing types such as microsuites, multiple smaller units on one site, easier processes to allow carriage houses and inhouse suites and even housing in industrial areas.

“Council recognizes our ability to control homelessness is limited,” said Basran. “We can create policies that address needs. But funds are not assigned to municipalities from the province or the federal government to fund low-cost housing. We see partnerships with business, government and non-profit sectors as critical to a healthy housing supply into the future.”

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Facing up to homelessness in Kelowna Homelessness in Kelowna has garnered widespread media attention this past week, both positive in acknowledging the need to find solutions and negative as current and former civic politicians take verbal swipes at each other about who has done more to address the problem.

While some positive inroads have been made, the reality of looking down Leon Avenue last Tuesday past the Gospel Mission was to see homeless people filling up both sides of the street, along with all their wordly belongings strewn along the sidewalks. Nobody should be patting themselves on the back for that reality in our community.

We have already shown what we can do to pull together as a community and welcome Syrian refugee families here, and it’s that motivation along with the support of provincial and federal branches of government that can end homelessness in our city. It’s a combination of the passion and the bucks working towards a common goal.

Last week at a symposium attended by local business and social service agency movers and shakers, affordable housing advocate guest speakers told their audience finding places for the homeless to live should take immediate priority over dealing with their physical or mental health issues, for the community to pool its resources to find housing solutions and that Ottawa is about to unleash millions of dollars on social service initiatives in the new budget to be unveiled next week, an election campaign promise from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

They pointed out that Alberta communities have found success, in part because the provincial government committed the fiscal resources to pay for rental subsidies and health support services. We will need to see the same kinds of commitments from Ottawa and Victoria if we are going to move forward and meet an admirable goal to provide a roof over everyone’s head.

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Different ways to cope with opposition The U.S. version of Trudeau-mania 2 City may have subsided Confidential now the bromance visit of Canada’s ALISTAIR new prime minister WATERS and U.S. president Barak Obama, his older but politically aligned new BFF, is over. But the comparisons to how we do things in this country compared with how they do it south of the border remain.

In the wake of the violent protests that canceled an election campaign rally by U.S. Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in Chicago Friday, a contrast in styles emerged when our PM, Justin Trudeau, was interrupted by protesters the other day.

Where Trump yells “get ‘em out of here,” to his security guards, then tells the audience—as he has done—he would like to smash the faces of protesters and would be wiling to pay for the legal defense of supporters who attack protesters at his rallies, Trudeau took another tack. He actually listened to what the protestors at his appearance had to say.

Yeah, I know, it’s a novel approach. But as many Americans are now learning thanks to increasing exposure to our strange northern ways given the aforementioned second coming of Turdeau-mania, we now do things a little differently north of the 49th parallel.

At the recent event in Toronto where Trudeau was speaking, two protestors carrying a sign about the proposed Energy East pipeline interrupted him. Rather than try to talk over the protestors or argue, Trudeau gave them the floor.

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The comparison with both the sound and fury heard on the U.S. campaign hustings right now by both experienced and would-be politicians, and, for that matter, by Trudeau’s predecessor in this country, is stark.

If you give people a chance to say their piece, they normally calm down. But if you shut them down with threats, violence and shouts, it simply elevates the anger and, as we have seen at Trump rallies across the U.S. lately, chaos ensues.

Trudeau’s response wasn’t antagonistic, it did not play to the worst in the people there to support him and it defused what could have turned ugly. Someone should show the tape to Trump.

It seems we now hear daily stories of how anyone who opposes Trump’s political or personal views is threatened, insulted or beaten at Trump’s rallies. He thinks it’s a show of strength.

In some cases rally participants have not had to protest at all to be threatened—they just needed to have darker skin. A black CBS reporter at one rally was accused of being an ISIS terrorist and told to go home.

That despite the fact he was American born. A member of the media, a photographer, was wrestled to the ground and injured for stepping out of a wall-less media area at another rally. And those were people doing their jobs. Everyday folk who disagree with Trump get treated even worse.

And it’s not just Trump’s security people who attack those in the audience. Other supporters hurl insults at those who disagree and those who they don’t like the look of. And Trump eggs them on. It’s as if the billionaire businessman appeals to the very worst in those who claim to support him.

But as Trudeau proved earlier this week, we are measured not by how we deal with those who agree with us, but rather by how we treat those who disagree.

Alistair Waters is the assistant editor of the Capital News.

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Stack defends current Kelowna council To the editor: Re: Former mayor critical of city hall apathy, March 11 Kelowna Capital News Sharon Shepherd recently wrote a letter to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce “that the city had a number of programs aimed at helping the homeless in place during her time in office, using a housing first approach at that time and was successful in getting funding from higher levels of government for four different types of social housing, including Cardington Apartments on St. Paul Street in downtown Kelowna, Willowbridge which is operated by the Canadian mental Health Association, the NOW apartment building in south Pandosy and Rutland’s Newgate apartments run by the john Howard Society.”

She went on to say that since her terms in office, the city has essentially dropped the ball and she says she hopes that the work done in the past won’t be forgotten.

Sadly, the former mayor seems to have forgotten a few things herself. The work of securing the funding for the four projects she mentioned above was secured, not by Sharon Shepherd, but rather by former Mayor Walter Gray during his term in office. He is the one that took a bold step and responded to a challenge by then-premier Gordon Campbell to get serious about addressing the ongoing problem of homelessness.

Then-premier Campbell challenged B.C. mayors to provide pre-zoned land at no cost and the province would then bring funds to

build and operate new housing-first projects.

Many mayors did not take the challenge but Mayor Gray and the City of Kelowna did.

The city dedicated four sites and struck a deal with the province to attract approximately $30 million in investment into Kelowna to help address homelessness.

It was shortly after this he was defeated

by Sharon Shepherd and she had the good fortune to be mayor while these four projects were being built. The heavy lifting had already been done. All Sharon and her council had to do was to stay the course.

These projects continue to house people in need today.

I am not saying Sharon did not play a role in addressing the problem—she did; but others before her laid the groundwork for these housing first projects to be built in the first place. This is how city council works – each council builds on the work of earlier councils. The current council is no different.

It was also under Walter Gray’s leadership (Sharon Shepherd was a council member at that time) that the City Housing Opportunities Fund was established at City Hall to encourage new affordable housing projects.

These local funds have been used to promote many new affordable housing projects throughout the city. Funds have been used for projects including the New Ki-Low-Na project with 86 new units under construction at Central Green. The city invested $1 million in land toward this project. Housing Opportunities funds were also used for the

Pleasantvale redevelopment, creating much needed renewal for 50 affordable senior housing units in the north end.

The Okanagan Metis and Aboriginal Housing Society is also finalizing plans to add 78 new homes near Highway 33 in Rutland.

In November of 2015 council approved new rental housing grants to promote six purpose-built housing projects. These include non-profit housing and market housing.

Some of these are targeted at expanding much needed student housing. Each of these housing projects are important.

The city has been, and continues to be, an excellent partner working closely with BC Housing to attract provincial funding for much needed city housing projects. City staff, under the direction of city manager Ron Mattiussi, have been building this strong relationship for the last 10 years.

Expanding this partnership with BC Housing and the Province has been very productive and helps our city address this ongoing housing challenge. From my observations, the best results are achieved when BC Housing, the city and local agencies work cooperatively to secure the necessary resources to build and operate the facilities our city needs.

As always, the work continues—there remains much to be done.

Luke Stack, Kelowna city councillor, Society of Hope executive director, Kelowna

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In fact, I welcome it. The sooner the better.

I reside in the Hwy. 97 and Boucherie/ Horizon Drive area, which is also near the Westlake/Hudson Road intersection. These intersections handle high traffic volumes and major accidents occur as a result.

I welcome the Westbank First Nation and their vision of interchanges to handle the high traffic and make these intersections safer. The prevention of many motor vehicle accidents and the loss of life occurring at these intersections should be a priority. If we wait for West Kelowna council to act, we may never live to see this necessary construction.

Our mayor and council are so busy trying to justify and promote development in downtown Westbank, their pet project, they are ignoring a large part of West Kelowna to get this accomplished. But, if we are being honest with ourselves, most of us knew this would happen following incorporation which occurred in December 2007, and changed us into a Westside District Municipality. There was and still is animosity over the result.

The mayor and most councillors have done little, to nothing to alleviate the concerns of many, possibly even a majority, other than to hope time would allow forgetfulness, or that other issues may become more important.

No, a slow simmer will keep things up-front and cooking.

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Build a bypass, Peachland through to Vernon To the editor: Re: WK wants Highway 97 Removed from the City, March 11 Kelowna Capital News.

I have been writing and emailing about a bypass to bring us into the 20th century for years. It is time for the people to get on their high horses and let the government and the cities know that we no longer can be bamboozled into kowtowing to the likes of West Kelowna city council and merchants who seem to think that the traffic means more business.

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decided to seek public endorsement for the required $10.5 million borrowing bylaw through the Alternate Approval Process rather than hold a referendum. Mayor Findlater did not vote and one councillor voted against.

Taxpayers, don’t be fooled, the mayor didn’t vote only because he has already done all the personal politicking he feels necessary to gather support! Ask yourselves: Will development in downtown Westbank benefit me or my family? Your answer should help you through this process.

David W. Kuhn, West Kelowna

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Coming into all these towns is just plain asinine. The roads and bridges will be just fine with all the extra traffic out on the freeway where they belong.

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Responding to earthquake a life changer

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On April 25, 2015, Nepal was struck by an 8.1 earthquake. The country in the Himalaya Mountains was hit again by a major 7.3 aftershock on May 12. In all more than 9,000 people were killed and 23,000 injured.

West Kelowna councillor and career operating room nurse Rosalind Neis lent her experience to the Red Cross disaster relief in Nepal in the months following the disaster.

Neis was part of an 18-member medical response team sent by the Red Cross to help with emergency efforts in Nepal. With her team Neis was stationed in the town of Dnuche from July 3 to Aug. 4, where they were the fourth of five medical rotations in the community.

When Neis arrived in Dnuche, she was reminded of Kelowna after the Okanagan Mountain Park Fire in 2003, as one building would be perfectly fine while two beside it would be gone.

In total, Neis described the devastation as extreme, as she estimated at least 50 per cent of the buildings in the town were destroyed or in need of being rebuilt.

However, the scale of the

disaster didn’t come as a shock to her.

“I’d seen photos ahead of time, which was really helpful as you had a visual of what it’s going to be like,” she explained.

“I would say it was pretty much what I expected. The Red Cross does a very thorough briefing ahead of time, so when you get to the location you aren’t upset or shocked.”

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Neis (above, second from the left) and one of her teammates (to her right) with a group of Dnuche residents. The 2015 earthquakes devastated villages throughout Nepal (top left), leaving buildings completely ruined or in need of being rebuilt. was an entirely different story for Neis. While they only had to drive 120 km to Dnuche, the trek took them five hours to complete. The narrow, unpaved mountain road had sheer, unguarded drops down the side of cliffs in the Himalayan Mountains.

The road was so narrow, when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions met one of them usually had to back up quite a long way to find a section of road that had enough space for them to pass each other.

“I had never been so scared in a vehicle in my life, and I’ve done a lot of back country traveling in the mountains in

Canada,” Neis described.

“We did have local drivers who knew the area, and I figured if they weren’t scared I shouldn’t be scared either. But some of those roads, there were points where I wanted to stop the car, get out and walk across a cliff to meet the car on the other side if they made it.

“But you had to put faith in the drivers, because they wouldn’t have gone if they felt danger.”

After spending the first day in Dnuche acclimating to their responsibilities and learning what the previous rotation had done, Neis and the rest of her team began providing medical assistance to people who had never

changing experience.

“I think I appreciate things a lot more, and I don’t think I’m as serious as I was before,” she said.

“When you experience people that have nothing but are so grateful, thankful, kind and polite, it makes you think, ‘What are we sweating so much in the west for?’ We see things on the news and we think we understand things that are occurring halfway across the world, but you really don’t know what it’s like until you’re there.”

Helping in Nepal was Neis’ first disaster relief experience, and she said she would absolutely respond again to future disasters if asked by the Red Cross.

had access to a doctor or medical aid before.

Patients came from far and wide to see the medical team for attention. In perticular, Neis recalled a pregnant woman who had walked for two days to reach their facility, where she gave birth the following day.

The medical team worked from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. six days a week, although they were on call 24/7 to be prepared for any medical situation, such as one day where 100 people showed up at once.

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Thanks to the Central Okanagan Foundation, an assistant professor at the UBC Okanagan has been able to undertake some research he otherwise wouldn’t have been able to.

John Tyler Binfet, an assistant professor in the UBCO Faculty of Education, used funding he received from COF to conduct a pair of studies about kindness in schools.

Binfet conducted the first study in 2013, and then the second in 2015.

“The first study was critical, I developed a school kindness scale that had never been done before,” he explained.

“It paved the way for quantifying how kind schools are. A mission of COF is to make communities better, and this research helps feed that.

“The studies wouldn’t have happened without the support.”

Binfet’s research has paid off, as the two studies have spawned a number of professional development workshops for teachers in the Central Okanagan School District based around the findings on kindness, and how teachers can help to promote it.

“COF has been pivotal in my work,” Binfet described. “They took a leap of faith in me from the start.

“I had moved from Los Angeles, I had no contacts, and they funded a study in the Central Okanagan School District that surveyed 1,753 students.

“Then I was able to do a second study two years later looking at teachers’ perception of kindness in school.”

Binfet’s studies found that the school district was at the forefront on promoting kindness and wellbeing, with grade four students standing out the most.

He also found that as students aged, their perceptions of kindness decreased.

Binfet also discovered children have a tendency to enact kindness on people they already know, and now he has a goal of helping them be kind to a broader audience.

“I’m incredibly grateful to COF, because they saw the potential for the good in the community I could facilitate,” he said.

“They supported a number of students on campus to help me, and I can’t thank them enough for all they did to help me.”

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Research is increasingly finding that these negative attitudes and treatment of the elderly work against well-being and those with these conceptions are more likely to experience dementia.

Thomas has become well known for changing ideas around elder care. He has issues with the way we tend to warehouse the elderly in very institutional nursing homes. Instead, he developed the Eden Project, to humanize these facilities by bringing in animals, plants and life.

Results have been very positive with medication use and early death dropping dramatically.

For the past two years Thomas has been traveling the continent trying to change people’s perspectives. He wants to normalize the idea of aging. His message— old and young are two distinct, but equally valuable times of life.

He focuses on the different strengths of the old and young. Young brains are literal and mathematical, older brains are better at making associations.

Thomas says aging gracefully does require us to be flexible—as we age our strengths and physical capabilities do change but if we can adjust as we go through each part of the journey, we could change our attitudes about aging in general.

In some cultures of course, the elderly are valued for their wisdom and experience.

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Last week, Kelowna General Hospital celebrated the official public unveiling of the new Robert Dow Reid sculpture, titled West Wind, located at the main Centennial building entrance. The sculpture comes to KGH as a generous gift from donors Richard and Martha Person. The West Wind sculpture will be the second Reid sculpture to be situated on KGH property. The first, Conquest, is located just outside the rehabilitation unit off Abbott Street. Several of Reid’s sculptures in Kelowna, including the The Sails at the foot of Bernard Avenue and The Dolphins across from Prospera Place, have become iconic in the city. Reid is also well known for his monumental sculptures in Regina, Vancouver, Surrey and Kasugai, Japan. His work is instantly recognizable and offers a glimpse of the skill of the artisan that has infused his works for more than 50 years. In 2013, Reid was awarded the Okanagan Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts. Richard and Martha Person chose to make the West Wind sculpture a gift to KGH in honour of their 60th wedding anniversary. often staying in a family setting where everyone can contribute to a household according to their strengths and capabilities. Here in the West, we tend to be much more individualistic in focus with the nuclear family typically living independently.

In modern days our

families have also spread much farther afield making it difficult for generations to practically work and live together.

While we may not change the very fabric of how our culture operates, we could create a much richer environment for young and old if we placed value on all stages

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On Saturday, April 9, Walker Real Estate will present the Appetite for Art Fundraiser at the Kelowna Art Gallery.

Proceeds from this important evening support children’s and educational programming at the art gallery.

Participants will be shaken and stirred— guests can expect a captivating evening inspired by the classic James Bond films.

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Joy Road Catering was among the participants at the previous Appetite For Art fundraiser. exhibition space, including 20 unique works created specifically for Appetite for Art. Guests will be encouraged to mingle and purchase a work that catches their eye, while they enjoy a plush, roaming feast prepared

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“We are so pleased to have Walker Real Estate join us once again as our presenting sponsor,” said Kelowna Art Gallery executive director Nataley Nagy.

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Economy XCHANGE TAPAS BAR

MAXINE DEHART The Xchange Tapas Bar and Lunch has opened at 200-1615 Dixon Rd. in the Landmark 6 tower.

Owned by Mark van Hees, Joe Schlachter, Cliff Harvey and Jay Blackford, The Xchange is going to be the place in Kelowna to be at lunch or after work from 4 p.m. on. Sharing plates (true tapas style) rotating craft beers on tap, wine, sangria, unique cocktails and a lounge feeling is exactly what goes hand in hand. The design concept by Christine DeLong, of Begrand Fast Design Inc., is unique and the atmosphere is fun and lively, with a large bar in the center of the restaurant that surrounds the kitchen and a private mezzanine. The design takes advantage of the existing architecture utilizing a combination of refined industrial and casual contemporary furnishings and accessories. The name Xchange comes from the concept of exchanging ideas and conversation with food, so the idea is to encourage people to socialize and share. Chef Graydon Gliege has put together distinctive tapas items for $7, $8 and $9, along with mix and mingle and socialize and share items and entrees.

Some of the items we tried were ricotta cheese gnocchi, fried polenta and mushrooms, smoked bacon cassoulet, beet and goat cheese salad, truffle cheese fondue, mussels and papas fritas.

All were exceptional and not the usual run of mill tapas items. Extra underground lit parking is available cross from the restaurant. Xchange is co-managed by Dustin Morris and Megan Fox. Open Monday to Friday for lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday to

Saturday dinner/ tapas 4 p.m. till late. Call 250469-9690; online xchangekelowna. com.

Kudos to the Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre staff, winners of the 2016 Canadian Blood Services Hospitality Challenge. Also kudos to Tourism Kelowna, who came in second with a great amount of support.

Further huge accolades to Manteo Resort, Cactus Club Banks, Delta Grand and Fairfield Marriott for their participation in the challenge. Book online at blood.ca or download the free GiveBlood App. For group bookings call Gayle Voyer at 250-7175244.

The Royal Bank has opened a new branch in Lake Country at 9950 Main St. This new branch will service RBC clients from Lake Country who otherwise had to always drive to branches in Kelowna or Vernon.

This new full service branch offers an ATM, teller banking, financial planning, mortgages, loans, financial planning, business banking and investments. The branch is already open but will have an official opening on March 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce.

Candice Mellus is the new Lake Country branch manager, 250-7667060. Karen BorringOlsen is the regional vicepresident, Okanagan RBC Royal Bank, and Pam Somers is the vicepresident, Okanagan Region, commercial financial services.

T-Bone’s Fresh Meat Market and Quality Greens Farm Market are constructing new stores in the Mission area of Kelowna at 4624 Lakeshore Dr. (corner of Lakeshore and Collette).

The two businesses will share a building, but will operate independently of one another. The new building, under

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The Xchange Tapas Bar and Lunch co-managers Dustin Morris and Megan Fox. development by Worman Commercial, will boast 4,000 sq. ft. for Quality Greens and 2,000 sq. ft. for T-Bone’s. Store openings are scheduled for the fall of 2016.

The T-Bone’s franchise was opened here in 2004 by Carmen and Brian Ulveland, while the Quality Greens was started in 1995 by Lisa Taylor and Chris Holmes.

The local SYNLawn Okanagan franchise has new dual owners, the partnership of Chris Berry and Chris Tietze. Last August, SYNLawn suffered a heartfelt loss when owner Rene Bourgault died in a whitewater rafting accident. Under his leadership, the company was known for its focus on customers and attention for quality.

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Bad Duck Caramel, owned by husband and wife team Greg Perry and Carmen Ditzler, is an artisan caramel company from the Kootenays whose product is now available at Urban Fare in Kelowna.

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Scott Dedels has joined the team at Capri Insurance in their benefits division as a benefits, wokring out of the office location at 100-1500 Hardy St. Dedels was formerly with Great-West Life, where he was the regional sales director for Western Canada.he has relocated here from Edmonton. Call 250-8601213/ Congratulations to Central Okanagan West regional director Wayne Carson for receiving an award from the Lifesavings Society of BC & Yukon for his watercraft rescue of two girls in Okanagan Lake last August.

Nutri-Lawn Okanagan South franchisees Chad and Kelly Scott have won the company’s prestigious Franchise of the Year Award. The Scotts have had the franchise since 2013 but have been involved with Nutri-Lawn in the valley since 1996. To win this honour, all the elements of excellence must come together in all the areas of customer service, growth, business acumen, team leadership and brand advocacy. While 2015 was an exceptional year, 2014 was also a banner year for the Scotts as they also won the same award.

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Maple Reinders was again named one of Canada’s best managed companies for excellence in business performance

by Deloitte. Established in 1993, the program is one of the country’s leading business award programs recognizing Canadianowned and managed companies. Maple Reinders have become leaders in both ICI (Industrial, commercial, and institutional) and environmental construction in Canada. The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) also awarded one of Maple Reinders design-build projects with the Environmental Achievement Award for the Sechelt Water Resource Centre. The technology came from Europe. Bodo Papke is the division manager, located at 225 Lougheed Rd. in Kelowna. Call 250765-8892; online maple. ca.

Happy 60th anniversary Wren and Brenda Torgerson (March 17).

Hosted by the Kelowna Palette Club, Simply Art 2016 Art Show & Sale at Bottega Farm Inn and Studio, 4485

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Sallows Rd., will feature a large selection of original paintings by local artists. The event has a raffle draw for original paints with proceeds to the United Way. Tickets are $5 with a 1/500 chance to win.

The winner will choose the painting of their choice from 15 original paintings, each valued at $500 with all the art on display at the show.

After the winner has selected their painting, the remaining paintings in the raffle selection are available for purchase.

The participating artists are Pamela Blaskovich, Lorraine Ballard, Marilynn Bury, Eva Eshpeter, Sandy Henderson, Jim Laing, Gary Langrish, Georgette Martin, Diana Palmer, Harjit Sahoto, Mairead Sikkes, Norma Thomas, Carol Ursel, Isabel Wilson, Wilf Yung and Cecile Zylyk. The Opening Gala is Saturday, April 30, 7 to 9 p.m. and show hours are April 30, 1 to 9 p.m., and May 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Sandy Henderson at 250-863-5269 for more information; online kelownapaletteclub.com.

Last week, Keenan Hall, of the Kelowna Golf and Country Club,

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competed against 22 players in the PGA playability test at the Vancouver Riverway Golf Course. Hall came out on top with a five shot lead to win the tournament and was named #1. Only two competitors win a CPGA Pro Am Card and Keenan had no problem with having the game of his life thus earning the title of “Pro.” Happy 70th anniversary Anne and Armand Charles (March 19).

Hudson’s Bay Giving Day is Thursday, March 24. Tickets are only $5 each with 100 per cent of ticket sales donated to charity. On this day you will receive 20 per cent off with a Hudson’s Bay credit card (some exclusions apply) and save 10 per cent off in cosmetics and fragrances.

All the cosmetics and fragrance counters have specials and services with appointments that day.

You can also enter to win hourly door prizes and a $5,000 shopping spree also receiving a passport for a chance to win more prizes.

Every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m., The Eldorado hosts a Heritage Tea. The tea includes a fine selection of loose leaf tea, sandwiches and house-made sweet treats. $25 per person with reservations required at 250-763-7500. On

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March 19, the hotel will host a seasonal job hiring fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 500 Cook Rd. Jobs needing to be filled are for food and beverage servers, room attendants, janitorial, marina attendants, front desk agents, bartenders, night audit agents, cooks and valet/bell persons.

The Easter Food Sale Day is Saturday, March 19, at the Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1091 Coronation Ave., in Kelowna. There will be a huge selection of baking along with perogies, borsch, sausage and

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March 22 marks the 50th anniversary of the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club’s signing of its constitution. A celebration event is planned for Oct. 14 and 15 of this year and a 50th anniversary committee has been formed.

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Like each and every one of the Kelowna Owls, Nav Sandhu was only going to be satisfied with one outcome at the end of the 2015-16 B.C. high school basketball season.

The Grade 12 senior and his KSS teammates realized their ultimate goal on Saturday night, winning the school’s— and the Okanagan’s—first ever provincial 4A boys championship.

The Owls, who went a flawless 26-0 against B.C. opponents this season, put the finishing touches on their title run with an 87-72 win over the Tamanawis Wildcats in the gold medal final.

After falling short of their own expectations with a bronze medal at last year’s provincials, the Owls were ranked No. 1 and favoured to win from the season’s opening tip off.

Sandhu said there was

never a doubt in what the Owls expected from themselves in the spring of 2016.

“From the start, we were focused on going all the way, accomplishing one thing, and if we didn’t do that, we were going to consider the whole season a bust,” said Sandhu, one of six graduating players on the KSS roster. “Winning provincials was really the only thing that mattered and any other wins we had, just saw as part of the legacy.

“It’s a big deal for us, we’re really happy,” he added, “and no one can ever take it away from us.”

While the Owls dominated much of the provincial tournament, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

Walnut Grove actually led KSS by four points after three quarters in the semifinal, before the Owls rallied for a 15-point win.

“We got pushed and the boys could have

packed it in, but they picked up their socks, played smarter and really took over the game in the fourth quarter.

That’s where our mental toughness came in.”

Tournament MVP Grant Shephard delivered a monster effort for the Owls in the final game with 31 points and 22 rebounds. Shephard, Parker Simson and Mason Bourcier were all named to the tournament’s allstar team, while Simson added the top defensive player award.

And as much as pure talent weighed in Kelowna’s favour, head coach Harry Parmar said the Owls’ success at provincials—as it did all season—came down to hard work and a unified team effort.

“The boys worked really hard on defense and they worked hard all year,” said Parmar, whose team also won the Interior Savings Western Canada tournament

for the second time.

“They played unselfish basketball, they played for each other and they were rewarded for it.”

Owls’ seniors Sandhu, Simson, Matt Lafontaine, Davide Ciancio, Colin McGrath and Darren Hait are all bidding farewell to the program, while Shephard, Bourcier, Owen Keyes, Spencer Braam, Gavin Saini and David Ieong will be back next season to further build on the program’s legacy.

Sandhu said he and his fellow grads couldn’t have asked for a better parting gift for their high school careers.

“I don’t think a lot of people realize how much it takes, how much hard work goes into this, so it just feels really good,” Sandhu added. “It was such a fun year, and we’re all really good friends.

We’ve helped set a high standard and hopefully players and teams in years to come can carry that legacy on.”

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The Kelowna Owls became the first team ever from the Okanagan to win the B.C. high school boys 4A basketball title.

For Parmar, who just completed his ninth season as the Owls head coach, winning the B.C. title is further validation that the program is headed in the right

direction.

“It’s been a long haul, so it feels good, it’s nice to know what we’re doing here is working,” said Parmar, who is assisted by Brad Heuser and Quinton

Thiessen. “There’s a great foundation now at KSS, we’ve added some more wins to the program and I think the future is bright.”

Warren Henderson whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

Like a straight-A student, the UBC Okanagan Heat proved to be a superlatively quick study competing at the highest level of university women’s volleyball in Canada.

A mere five seasons after making their Canada West debut, the Heat stood tall with bronze medals around their necks on Sunday at the CIS national finals in Brandon.

After suffering a heartbreaking loss Saturday to the University of Toronto and prospects

of national gold out of the picture, Steve Manuel’s team showed its resilience in knocking off UBC in straight sets to claim third place in the country.

The Heat set several new standards for the program in 201516, including a regular season conference title, a school-best 22-2 record, hosting the Final Four and winning Canada West silver, and making nationals for the first time ever.

Manuel said he couldn’t have asked much more of his team, which has quickly evolved into one of the country’s

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The UBC Okanagan Heat returned from its first national women’s volleyball championship with a bronze medal. most competitive and respected programs.

“As a program, this is just very satisfying,” said

Manuel, the CIS coach of the year. “It’s been an incredible amount of work the last few years,

getting to nationals was definitely a goal, then to win a medal was the icing on the cake, it has raised the bar for our program.

“In five short years it’s hard to believe we’ve experienced pretty much everything,” he added.

“Now competing for a spot a nationals will be the new normal for us.”

Fifth-year middle player Katie Wuttunee, one of six players graduating with the program, said the significance of the Heat’s accomplishments finally came into clear view Sunday in Brandon.

“It was pretty humbling to be there with the bronze medals,” said

Wuttunee. “Once we got them, you realize that it’s a big deal and you’re part of something really, really special. I’m happy for everyone with the team and I’m grateful for the whole experience.

“Steve said if he asked anyone one of us five years ago when we came here that if we were on the national podium, we would have been so happy to take it,” Wuttunee added. “It’s really had to believe how far we’ve come.”

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“It’s about all the relationships you form, I’ve had all of my best friends to train with every day, and we have a coaching staff that made this a fun and unique experience.

To get through all the ups and and downs together and accomplish as a group are memories that will stick with us always. I’m going to miss it.”

Along with Wuttunee, Chandler Proch, Breanna Beamish, Katy Klomps, Kailin Jones and Katelyn DeJong are all moving on after a five years with the program.

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Rockets to battle Royals tonight in Kelowna Warren Henderson whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

Brad Ralph would like nothing more than to meet up with the Victoria Royals in the third round of the Western Hockey

League playoffs.

It’s just one reason why tonight’s final regular season meeting at Prospera Place between the B.C. Division rivals carries added importance for the Kelowna Rockets.

“It’s a big game, they’re playing well right now and we want to come out with a strong effort,” the Rockets coach said of the Royals, who are on a 10-game winning streak.

“We want to send them a

message that if we meet in the playoffs, it’s going to be a heck of a series.”

Although their chances have been dwindling of late, the Rockets are still chasing the Royals for first place overall in the WHL.

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Kelowna hasn’t been at its best over the last two weeks, going 2-3-1 over six games, including a 6-4 loss Saturday in Tri-City.

play Victoria twice this weekend.

Kelowna closes out the regular season with a home-and-home set vs the Vancouver Giants.

Undoubtedly, Ralph would like to see the

With three games remaining, Kelowna (4619-4-0) trails Victoria (4716-3-3) by four points.

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Pretty much everything Emma Johnson touched in her senior year of high school seemed to turn to gold.

During the 201415 season, the former Immaculata multi-sport star helped the Mustangs capture three B.C. high school girls’ titles— volleyball, basketball and soccer.

Johnson, 18, was a standout for the Mustangs at every provincial tournament, winning the Golden Boot Award (top scorer) in soccer, the top defensive player at the B.C. AA basketball championship, while earning secondteam all-star honours at the B.C. A volleyball finals.

The Immaculata grad’s athletic exploits were acknowledged last week, as Johnson was named Sport BC’s Female High School Athlete of the Year.

Emma Johnson

She was chosen ahead of Abbotsford multi-sport athlete Callum Pilgrim and Mission wrestler Alexia Seal.

“It was pretty surprising, there were some really strong athlete finalists in their respective fields, so I didn’t see this coming,” said Johnson, who recently completed her first season with the UBC Okanagan women’s basketball team. “It’s obviously a really nice honour.”

Mustangs’ basketball coach Dino Gini said athletes with Emma Johnson’s blend of talent and drive are few and far between.

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coached…strength, quickness, explosiveness and leadership,” said Gini. “Most importantly a great person with a determination to succeed like no other athlete I have coached. Such a pleasure to coach and watch grow.”

Growing up in a sportsoriented home with three active sisters— Olivia, Hannah and Kate—Johnson couldn’t have asked for a better environment to nurture her skills and enjoy all that athletics have to offer.

Most importantly, Johnson said there has been plenty of support along the way, from family, coaches and friends alike.

“I’m really lucky because I have great family support systems, I couldn’t have done it without them,” she said.

“When you go after dreams in team sports, the successes aren’t just your own, it’s winning with and and playing for other people that’s really so rewarding.

“My (high school) coaches were all great, too,” Johnson added.

“They were all motivating factors for me and helped me all along the way.”

In addition to her decorated high school athletic career, Johnson was equally proficient in the classroom, maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout her five years at Immaculata while also being placed on the Principal’s List and Special Merit List for academic achievement.

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Liam Blackburn and the West Kelowna Warriors needed six games to defeat Cameron Trott and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the opening round of the BCHL playoffs.

Warriors upend ‘Backs, prep for Vees Warren Henderson whenderson@kelownacapnews.com

The West Kelowna Warriors were given all they could handle by the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, before eventually prevailing in the opening round of the BCHL playoffs.

And head coach and GM knows Rylan Ferster is certain the next step won’t be a walk in the park, either.

The Warriors will take on the regular-season champion Penticton

Vees in the Interior Division final beginning Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Ferster said his club will have its hands full with the Vees, who topped the BCHL with 50 victories and 101 points during the regular season.

“Obviously we’re going from one great team to another, so it doesn’t get any easier,” said Ferster.

“We’re well aware of who they are and what they’re capable of. It’s no secret how good they are, their record speaks for

itself.

“We’re going to be preparing this week the best we can to be ready for them.”

The Warriors are coming off an intense and physical matchup of longtime division rivals, the Warriors outlasting the rival Silverbacks to win the Interior semifinal four games to two.

“It took all hands on deck,” Ferster said of his team’s effort. “That’s really good team we beat, so we’re very happy to advance in the playoffs.

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Speed skaters wrap up their season The competitive season wrapped up for most athletes from the Kelowna Speed Skating Club with some strong performances at the BC Short Track Championships in Kamloops.

The club was well represented by 10 skaters

including Noah and Jacob Rubuliak, Dylan Baliski, Liam Smith, Erik and Sally Haaheim, Jack and Danjela Graves, Simon Yanow and Kenzie Adams.

Rubuliak, Jack Graves, Baliski, Smith and Haaheim used their BC Winter Games experience

to place well in their respective age divisions.

Rubuliak and Graves were 4th and 7th overall in the 12-year-old division.

Baliski finished 7th in the 13- year-old division while Smith finished 3rd over-all in the 15-year-old division.

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“I don’t think the average fan knows just how tough it is to win, especially against a team like Salmon Arm. The teams are so close, I don’t even know if you could say there is a difference between them. Our guys played hard and found a way to win.”

Game 2 of the Interior final will go Saturday in Penticton, with the third and fourth games set for Monday and Tuesday at Royal LePage Place.

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sport, using both a former figure skating background and her current Nordic skiing experiences.

According to Head Coach Nancy Goplen, “Sally has good blade control from figure skating, an engine from Nordic and a strong head for competition.

She improves each time she steps on the ice and she is very coachable.”

Rubuliak and Yanow competed in the 10 year old division placing 4th and 16th respectively.

Erik Haaheim placed 7th over-all in the 11-yearold male division while Kenzie Adams placed 10th in the 11-year-old female division. Overall, Kelowna placed 7th out of 19 clubs in BC.

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West Kelowna’s Francis Stanley was a triple gold medal winner at the Special Olympics Canada national winter games last week in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland.

Kelowna and area athletes made their presence known in Cornerbook, Newfoundland earlier this month, bringing home plenty of hardware from the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.

Nine Central Okanagan competitors captured a total of 15 medals in four sports.

Four coaches and one mission staff member also made the trip to Atlantic Canada for the annual national competition, which was held from March 1 to 5.

The results for local

athletes were: • Alpine skiing Kelsey Wyse— Intermediate GS 6th, slalom 4th, super G 5th • Cross-Country Skiing Francis Stanley—three gold medals in 1KM Classic, 2.5KM Classic and 10KM Freestyle.

Katarina Gerhardt— silver 1KM Classic, bronze 2.5KM Classic and 7th 500M Classic Kirk Gawryluk—silver 2.5KM Classic, 4th 5KM Classic and 5th 1KM Classic Neil Melesko—silver 2.5KM Classic, bronze 5KM Classic and 4th 7.5KM Classic

Tracey Melesko—gold 5KM Classic, silver 1KM and 2.5KM Classic Justin Segal—from Vernon, but trains with Kelowna athletes won one gold and one silver • Floor Hockey Chris Harrington and Richard Gillis—silver with B.C Vipers floor hockey team • Snowshoeing Tony Wilkinson—gold 100M, silver 200M and 400M • Coaches Garth Vickers, head coach, cross-country skiing; Annabel Stanley, cross-country skiing; Joanne March, cross-

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Oliver Eisele finished third on the rings and 7th overall in the same category.

Shane Hiscock competed in the Level 5 category successfully vying for a spot on Team BC where he will compete at the Western Canadian Championships in May. Hiscock finished third on floor and second on parallel bars finishing 5th overall.

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A second straight B.C. boys A basketball title wasn’t to be for the Kelowna Christian Knights.

Still, KCS didn’t come home empty handed, winning the bronze medal Saturday at the provincial high school championship in Langley.

In the third/fourth place game, the Knights

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With 800 athletes, 200 coaches and referees and 300 volunteers, the International Gymnix has become the biggest and the most important competition of gymnastics in Canada.

Seven OGC girls and their coaches travelled to this prestige event with athletes competing from Canada, USA, Great Britain, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Romania, Russia and Japan. The categories competing in the Classique Gymnix were JO Levels 6 to 10, the Canadian Aspire Program 1 & 2 and the Canadian Novice Program.

Kamryn Greenhalgh competed in the JO 9 category and finished in 12th place overall.

Amanda Jaggard competed in the Aspire

2 category where she finished 5th overall with a 5th place finish on the balance beam and floor exercise. Sophie Tesar finished 9th overall with a 5th place finish on the vault and uneven bars. Samantha Pelletier finished 11th overall with her best finish on floor exercise where she finished 7th. Kyleigh Crawford finished 12th overall with her best finish on the uneven bars where she earned a silver medal.

She also finished 4th on the vault.

In the Canadian High Performance Novice category, Lucia Jakab finished 7th overall placing fourth on vault and fifth on the floor exercise.

Gabriela Beselt finished 12th overall with her best finish, a 5th place on uneven bars and 7th on the balance beam.

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Fabian tops podium in Surrey Lucas Fabian led Okanagan Gynmastics Centre athletes to a firstplace overall team finish at an artistic gymnastics trials event this month in Surrey.

In the Level 4 category, Fabian took first place overall after winning the vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar. Fabian earned a spot on Team B.C. and will also attend Western Canadian Championships in May. Brady Clegg finished fourth overall with his best finish being on the rings where he earned the gold medal. He also won silver on the pommel horse and parallel bars and finished third on the horizontal bar. Clegg and coach Jon Mason are waiting to hear the final verdict on the rest of the Level 4 Team. Clegg has a good chance of being

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The Knights’ Cruz Anderson Was named to the first-all star team, while Jackson Bourne earned second team honours.

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THOMAS, GORDON WALLACE Born January 20, 1931 in Calgary, passed peacefully on December 2, 2015 in Kelowna.

He is survived by his wife, Merete; sons, Daniel, Sverre and Andreas.

A real cowboy, a poet, a lover of opera, a mathematician and an explorer, his life was one continuous adventure that he shared with those he loved. The wisdom and knowledge that he passed on will be cherished forever as will all the fond memories of times shared.

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It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Kyle Eric Blaine Patzer on March 1, 2016. Kyle is survived by his son Tristin (Aleta), Mom Hilda (Brent), Dad Greg (Kathy), brother Kris (Lynn), Baba Mary Gerelus, Grammie Julia Patzer, niece Kayla (Bryden), nephew Kirklin, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Kyle had the biggest heart in the world and would give his last cigarette to one in need. Kyle would like you to know that his work here is done. He received a call, for an appointment from which he will not be returning.

A reunion with family and friends he has not seen for a long time. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be socializing to his heart’s content.

Music, laughter, and love are guaranteed.

Kyle, we love you and you will always be deeply missed.

Kyle’s celebration of life was held at the Lakeview Heights Community Hall, in West Kelowna on Saturday, March 12, 2016 More information and details can be found on the Facebook page ‘In LovingMemory of Kyle Patzer’.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the GoFundMe account set up for Kyle’s son Tristin at: https://www.gofundme.com/qssm43y4

She lived, she loved, she laughed and she enjoyed and did fancywork in between. Predeceased by her husband and best friend Joe, she leaves to remember her, her daughters Susan (Chris, Evan, Jerad, Logan) and Sandra (Darryl, Cody, Keanna) and step daughter Barbra (Dale, Karina). All three were a joy to know and a tribute to society and family. Life will treat them with respect and love that they deserve and that they afforded Sharon.

HETTER, JOHN HENRY

April 21, 1933 ~ March 12, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle and friend.

He will be remembered by his wife of 56 years, his 5 children, their spouses, grandchildren, other family and friends.

John was born to Edward and Nettie Hetter on April 21, 1933 in the Municipality of Boulton, Manitoba.

John was the youngest of 4 children, he has 3 older sisters.

Lily (Adolph), Stella (Henry) and Helen (Leonard).

He attended school at The District of Balfour until the age of 15 at which time he continued to farm with his parents and worked outside the farm as permitted in Manitoba and Ontario. In 1957 John met the love of his life Victoria.

Then 3 years later married her in November of 1960.

John and Victoria were blessed with a family of 5 children: daughters: Donalda (Fred) of Russell, MB, Angie (Brian) of Kelowna, BC, Joan (Richard) of Kelowna, BC, Michelle (John) of Westbank, BC; son Jack (Dorothy)of Camore, AB; grandchildren: Jim (Krista), Micheal (Tanya),Rachelle (Devon), Travis (Lyss), Lindsey (Russell), Karli, Landon; great grandchildren: Josh, Ryder, Tristan, Théa, Sophie; many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

John and Victoria continued to farm on the homestead of his parents land in the R.M. of Boulton, Manitoba.

Outside the farm John worked at various jobs when permitted.

In 1972 John and Victoria moved from the homestead and purchased land closer to Russell, MB and continued to farm and work until 1979 at which time they moved to Kelowna, BC. In 1994 John retired from Western Star Truck Manufacturing, which allowed him and Victoria to enjoy the things they enjoyed doing, camping, fishing, snowmobiling, trips to Manitoba in the fall to help with Harvest and visit family and friends there, and finally spend more time with their children and grandchildren.

John will be forever missed.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation – Ward 4B, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2 or Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3.

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

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Remembering Our Loved Ones CUNNINGTON, ROBERT LESLIE Robert Leslie Cunnington passed away peacefully at his home of 38 years on March 9, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family; His wife Catharine, son Russell, daughters Abby and Nicole, as well as many additional family members and friends. His battle with cancer was brief, and he was brave and optimistic right until his final days. He was accepting and strong and went peacefully in his sleep in his home, as was his wish.

The family will be having a private celebration of Robert’s life later this summer as he requested.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation be made to a foundation you hold dear, or that you ‘pay it forward’ in a random act of kindness, as Robert often did.

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BELL, GERALD MCKINLEY Gerald McKinley Bell passed away suddenly Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Kelowna, BC. Gerry will be remembered by his wife Irene, children Marni (Mike), Scott, and Tama (Jason) and grandchildren Mckenna, Flynn, and Malley Richardson, McKinley, Finbar, and Hamish Bell, Kinsey, Lexi, and Brix Corday, brother Brian Bell, his wife Patricia, and their families.

Gerry grew up on the family farm in Lake Errock and attended school in Deroche and Mission, all in BC’s Fraser Valley. For many reasons he had a fondness and connection to the Yukon. His earliest teaching position was in Whitehorse where he met Irene, his partner for life.

They moved to Summerland to raise a family; there, he took up a teaching post at Summerland Secondary (SSS).

Gerry was outgoing and had a good word for everyone.

Many peoples’ memories will include having him on their side, working for their betterment, and generally trying to make everyone’s day and life a little better. A landmark contribution was the development, with other close “tennis friends,” of the Lakeshore Racquets Club. It was a centre of family life for years. Gerry spent his retirement years playing tennis, golf, and volleyball daily with friends.

His family and friends relish the memories they have of their time with him. As his daughter Tama says, “the best man ever.”

His family thanks everyone involved in his care.

A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Springfield Funeral Home 2020 Springfield Rd., Kelowna). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3.

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

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Central Green heritage-inspired homes The doors open at noon on March 19 on the Central Green discovery centre and display home by an award-winning Okanagan builder Mission Group Homes.

These heritage-inspired modern homes will transform the corner of Richter Street and Harvey Avenue into the most sustainable community downtown Kelowna has ever seen.

The master-planned community, on approximately 13 acres, will feature three condominium buildings leading to the park’s edge on Rowcliffe Avenue.

Central Green One, the first four-storey building comes to the market on March 19, with the launch of 83 homes: one, two, junior two and junior three bedroom homes from the low $200,000s and two-storey loft homes from the mid$300,000s.

“We’re excited to be part of Central Green and the inspired green living it embodies,” says Randy Shier, president of Mission Group Homes. “You’re so close to downtown and every urban convenience you could ever want, and the interest in these green homes has been overwhelming.”

Artists renderings of a view from a Mission Group Homes building at Central Green (above) and an interior concept.

CONTRIBUTED A waiting list began last September with growing anticipation for this development. Real Estate agent Heather Blaeser says interest is split roughly 50-50 between first-time buyers and those looking for a smaller footprint with the appeal of urban living near the downtown core.

The condominiums are rooted in tradition and feature accents of red brick architecture, including detailed cornice ledges around the roofline and wrought-

iron inspired fencing. The architecture pays homage to both the original brick Kelowna Secondary School that was established over 75 years ago and Central School, established over 100 years ago and still a showpiece across Richter.

The pedestrian and cyclist-friendly community is served by rapid bus transit and connected to the city’s existing cycling network.

The future five-acre community park will include a perimeter walking/running circuit and a field area for informal games of soccer or football. The west entrance will feature a children’s playground and on the east side will be a stage for performing arts adjacent to the first Central Green building off Richter Street.

Community gardens as well as a fenced off-leash dog park are featured along the park’s south edge along Rowcliffe Avenue.

Occupancy for Central Green One is slated for winter of 2017/18.

Those interested in living at Central Green are welcome to visit the discovery centre and display home located at 1800 Richter St. Stay informed at centralgreen.ca.

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Living small a bold idea Okanagan residents who are inspired by the idea of building and living small have a new resource to help achieve their goal.

An Okanagan-based startup company, Little House Contracting Corp, is offering unique and luxurious micro homes customized to reflect their needs.

Little House Contracting was founded by Tara Tschritter and she has taken on business partner Allison Ramchuk, both of whom share a deep passion for community and a love for connecting to people from all walks of life.

The company stems from the belief that homeownership should be attainable for all and people should have the opportunity to enjoy the life they work so hard for.

“Our homes can be enjoyed as a primary home, used as a home office, a place for family members to live, a guest house, or even a vacation rental. Little House Contacting is not just about the home you live in, it is about choosing an intentional lifestyle that improves individual, community and planetary wellbeing.

Our company is here to support people in exploring their options and taking the next steps in reaping the benefits of living little,” said Tschritter.

Two new open houses are planned.

• April 2 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Unitarian Hall in Kelowna.

• April 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Hatch Winery in West Kelowna www.littlehouseco.com.

Real estate firm keeps focus on customer service QVA Homes division is setting a new standard for customer service in Kelowna real estate.

Forget about self-serve showings. Forget about limited feedback after showings. And wave goodbye to the traditional real estate agent.

Cue, the Kelowna real estate team that is re-inventing the game when it comes to buying and selling homes in the Okanagan.

With the launch of its new QVA Homes division, focusing on properties under $1 million, the profes-

sional sales agents at Quincy Vrecko & Associates are showing their commitment to customers by adapting to real estate trends.

After listening to client feedback, the highly trained associates at QVA Homes have unveiled a new campaign that will change the way real estate is done forever. Aptly called ‘The QVA Difference,’ it focuses on eight specific client-focused initiatives to streamline the buying and selling process. The ultimate goal is to help clients fulfill their real estate

objectives in an enjoyable, rewarding manner.

The commitment, among other things, is to offer: • Full-service showings: Your realtor is at every showing to potential buyers, no more self-serve from a lock box.

• Feedback to the seller from potential buyers’ comments and questions • A revised website using high-resolution photography and high-definition video tours with voiceovers.

QVA Homes is an addition to Quincy Vrecko &

Associates’ QVA Collection which specializes in properties over $1 million and remains the team’s award-winning luxury division.

Top-performing real estate agent Tracey Vrecko and Quincy Vrecko, a Realtor® who specializes in Kelowna luxury homes are based in Kelowna, but have listings throughout Central Okanagan, including Lake Country, Big White, Naramata, West Kelowna and Peachland.

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Enactus Okanagan College teams bound for Toronto

Agricultural Safety Week

Okanagan College’s Enactus team has returned from the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition for Western Canada in Calgary with two top-place finishes, propelling the team to the National Exposition in Toronto later this year.

The teams from Okanagan College and BCIT were both named regional champions of the Scotiabank Youth

Empowerment Challenge.

The OC Enactus team consists of four students all from Kelowna: Cassandra McColman, Cooper Simson, Carly Suddard and Talasa Harder.

Their presentation was about their award-winning young entrepreneurs program, run in partnership with School District 23 and the

Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission.

A second team from the college also won the top spot, alongside the team from Simon Fraser University, in the Capital One Financial Education Challenge.

Their presentation was about CANSave, a partnership with Valley First Credit Union that taught elementary school

children in Kelowna about financial literacy.

This team was also made up of Kelowna students: Cam Starcheski, Abbey Jones, Hannah Griffin and Darren Gillespie.

“I am in my fourth year with Enactus Okanagan College, and the team never fails to amaze me,” said Cassandra Lum, president of Enactus

Okanagan College. “Every year we are able to change the lives of those we are able to help, and continue to raise the bar of what we are able to accomplish.”

A team from Okanagan College was named regional runner-up in the Scotiabank Ecoliving Green Competition and won a $1,000 cash prize, presenting on their ReWine

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In the TD Entrepreneurship Competition, Okanagan College earned the impact award for their Venture Okanagan project and a $500 cash prize.

The two regional winning teams advance to the National Exposition which will be held from May 2 to 4 in Toronto.

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The Ag family is large; it includes all those who work and care about agriculture.

Ag family members come from farming communities, schools, agri-businesses and other organizations that work to make Canadian agriculture vibrant and thriving. For each of the next three years, Canadian Agricultural Safety Week will focus on different parts of the ag family. For 2016, this focus is on “Keeping Kids Safe.” How can members of the ag family (Remember this includes more people than children, moms and dads and grandparents!) work to keep kids safe? Well, there are plenty of things each and every one of us can do.

Farm families can work to establish safe play areas where little ones can explore, learn and play without the risk of being hurt or killed. We all know that small children are incredibly curious. Their little minds and bodies are growing and absorbing the big, wonderful world around them all the time. Something as simple as a blade of grass can be fascinating. A small bug or butterfly can send their imaginations soaring. Livestock, farm equipment, and other potential hazards can also be intriguing, exciting and fascinating. That’s why it’s so important to set boundaries and establish rules and guidelines around play areas on the farm.

Farm families can also work on determining tasks for children on the farm that are safe and age appropriate. Understanding how children develop and grow is key in determining what they are capable of and how they can participate in ag tasks safely. It’s important to be honest with yourself and your child. Just because they might be big enough, that might not always mean they have the attention span or the skills to successfully and safely complete a task.

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Agri-businesses are in unique positions to influence safety on the farm.

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2/6.98

GLUTEN FREE Gluten Free St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

Green Organics Frozen Vegetables

package of 4

500g

100g • product of China 1 dozen product of BC

SAVE 2/5.50

29%

While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

assorted varieties 340g product of Canada

to 34% 3.29 4.29

5.49

6.49

assorted varieties

340g or 12 pack • product of Canada

20 sachets • product of Canada

UP TO

SAVE

8.49 to

Regular Retail Price

20% off

Regular Retail Price

Vega Proteins & Greens

Serrapeptase, Greens, Oregano Oil and many others Assorted Sizes and Varieties

Assorted Sizes and Varieties

sliced or unsliced 530g

2/6.00 to

4.99

As Choices continues to grow, our team is looking to fill key management roles at all of our Vancouver locations. We are looking for individuals who share our vision of sustainability, healthy living and supporting local growers and communities. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@choicesmarkets.com or visit our website: choicesmarkets.com.

Assorted Sizes and Varieties

Enerex Supplements

Organic Sourdough Bread Levain Style

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Enzymatic Therapy Enzymes

Assorted Sizes and Varieties

20% off

xxx • product of xxx

30% 4.29

23% 9.99

WELLNESS Natural Factors Probiotics

BAKERY xxx

Celestial Seasonings Tea

assorted varieties

SAVE

3.99

SAVE

Doi Chaang Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Simply Pure Cheese

8.99

7.49 4 pack

Canadian Heritage Organics Organic Maple Syrup

SAVE

assorted varieties

Fentimans Botanically Brewed Soda

454g • product of Canada

assorted varieties

113g product of USA

31% 3/6.99

32% 4.59 to 8.49

Terra Breads Pecan Crisps and Granola

Rossdown Fraser Valley Free Run Roasted Chickens

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

SAVE

4.99

SAVE

Ocean Wise Whole Fresh Rainbow Trout

Whole Organic Chickens

Organic California Strawberries

Canadian Baby Potatoes Blushing Belle, Yellow Boomer, Terrific Trio

29.99

15% off

Regular Retail Price

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