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men in May 1999. The pair, Garnet Vincent Henry, Vernon RCMP have finally put and Garnet Murray Ponace, were a name to human remains found convicted of manslaughter in conin Vernon Creek. nection with the death of Wells, Located by a hiker in the creek although police did not have a near Clarence Fulton body at the time. Secondary School “It has taken the variin October 2008, the ous agencies this long to remains have now been be able to make an idenofficially identified as tification of his remains,” those of Garry Joseph said Molendyk. Wells. The two accused have Wells was 46-yearsserved their sentences in old when he was last prison. Garry Wells seen in the community While the case of the sometime in 1996. remains in Vernon Creek “The RCMP went into a has now been solved, Molendyk lengthy investigation to identify admits that police are at a loss trythis person,” said Gord Molendyk, ing to determine the identity of a spokesperson for the Vernon man whose skull was found nearRCMP. ly three years ago in the North “Working with the coroners Okanagan. service, a forensic anthropologist The skull was found by memas well as medical records of miss- bers of the Okanagan Indian Band ing persons at the time, an identi- April 26, 2008 near Antoine Road, fication was finally made.” which is off Head Of The Lake Wells was reported missing in Road. May 1997 which is when police Band members found the skull began an intense investigation in a wooded, busy area while out which resulted in the arrest of two hiking. Morning Star Staff
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Curtis Hartland (left), five, leads a parade of students down the corridor during Chinese New Year celebrations at the North Okanagan Child Care Centre Thursday. Above, fouryear-old Sophie Cardew uses a straw to move colourful blobs of paint around her picture as part of the 2011 Year of the Rabbit festivities.
Prison referendum may be back on agenda RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The Village of Lumby may hang up on a phone poll to determine public support for a prison. Council met with senior representatives from the Ministry of the Solicitor General Wednesday, and there is the possibility that the deadline to show interest in a correctional facility could be extended so the village can hold a referendum. “We’re getting enough pushback from the community and we’re reconsidering the phone poll issue and looking at a referendum,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. Acton has previously stated that
“We’re getting enough push-back from the community.” — Kevin Acton there isn’t sufficient time to do a referendum because the provincial government wants to know by early April if the community wants to be considered for a facility, and that a telephone survey of residents was the most efficient way to determine public sentiment.
However, Acton now says that the ministry may be willing to let Lumby conduct a referendum in the spring. “There’s a likelihood of that because we’d be going through a process to get public input. The minister wants to feel secure that
people want it,” said Acton of a prison. A group of residents opposed to a jail has demanded a referendum and it’s expected that council may make a decision at its regular meeting Monday. Acton says ministry staff provided council with considerable information Wednesday and they provided assurances that the facility would create employment for local residents and not just existing correctional staff moved into the area. “Before they would consider putting it here, they want to make sure there’s enough people to fill the jobs,” said Acton.
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News Balloon flight offers ‘total escape’ ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
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t’s a great gag line for either his role as a town councillor in his hometown of High River, Alta., or his passion for piloting hot air balloons: “I’ve got a lot of hot air in me,� laughed Jamie Kinghorn, 52, who returns for a 19th consecutive year today for the Vernon Winter Carnival and the 19th annual Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Kinghorn, who sells hydraulic hose and fittings to the oil field and agricultural industries has flown hot air balloons all over the world since picking up the sport in 1988. With Vernon being the only winter event on a hot air balloon pilot’s schedule, Kinghorn says a trip to Carnival is a certainty on his slate. “It’s a do-not-miss event,� said Kinghorn. “There are a great group of volunteers who put a great event together. After you’ve gone two or three times, you make friends and now coming back to Carnival is a time for getting together with friends.� It was during the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988 that Kinghorn became fascinated with hot air balloons, having seen the gentle giants of the air adorn the Calgary skyline during the Games. He went for his first balloon ride that summer and was given another ride for
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Kinghorn will be one of 15 pilots coming primarily from B.C. and Alberta to the Balloon Fiesta which runs today through Sunday. During their time in Vernon, pilots will compete in two events. One is what Kinghorn calls the Hare and the Hound, where one balloon takes off about fiveto-10 minutes ahead of the pack carrying a large X on board. The pilot will find a suitable place to land after about 45 minutes to an hour in the air, and will lay out the X – usually on Swan Lake. The rest of the balloons follow, carrying little bean bags in the basket, and pilots toss them at the X. The one closest to the centre is the winner. The other contest is called the Key Grab. A pole will be erected – again, likely somewhere around Swan Lake, said Kinghorn – and a little flag will
be inserted into the top of the pole. The balloons will then try to get close enough so the pilot can grab the flag and win a cash prize, something that doesn’t happen in Vernon very often. “Nope, I’ve never won that, never really come close,� laughed Kinghorn, who takes his balloon to an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet in Vernon (he has flown as high as 15,000 feet). “I think it’s only been won twice in Vernon. You’re talking about coming within six inches in a threedimensional square. It’s very tough to get there.� The Hot Air Balloon Fiesta runs Friday to Sunday. People can not only see the balloons fill the skies, but see them up close and meet the pilots at the annual Hot Air Balloon Glow today at 6 p.m. at Polson Park. Queen Silver Star will be
crowned in the park at 5 p.m. One of the major events of opening weekend is the annual parade, which starts on 27th Street at W.L. Seaton Secondary at noon, and winds its way through the downtown core. Carnival runs until Feb. 13. Visit www. vernonwintercarnival. com for information.
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make things difficult?” A bylaw amendment A sign identifying a is required because Vernon neighbourhood NORD does not permit may finally receive an off-premises signs and official blessing. while Predator Ridge On Wednesday, the and Sparking Hill are North Okanagan w ithin R e g i o n a l Ve r n o n ’ s District’s five limits, electoral area the sign directors unanilocation mously gave at Bailey third readRoad and ing to a zoning Highway text change that 97 is in the would permit BX-Swan Eugene Foisy two community Lake elecidentification toral area. signs for Predator Ridge If approved, the and Sparking Hill. bylaw change would “This is such an sanction the present important business and sign, which was conthey’ve done a beauti- structed a decade ago ful job,” said Cherryville without permission. A director Eugene Foisy. second sign would be “They will be there constructed so it can be whether there is a sign seen from southbound or not so why would we motorists. Morning Star Staff
“What was done in the past is in the past and we’re trying to fix that and make it legal,” said Brent Ree, Predator Ridge real estate general manager, of the zoning text process. While some residents have suggested lights at the sign will be distracting for motorists and lead to accidents, Ree says the goal is to improve safety. “Sometimes it’s difficult for people to find their way (to Predator), especially if they are going southbound,” he said, adding that the new sign will reduce confusion for motorists. While he ultimately backed third reading, BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb wanted assurances the signs will
be maintained and not modified. “Who ensures this thing will be as it is?” he said. Directors won’t consider final adoption of the bylaw until a maintenance agreement can be reached between NORD and Predator Ridge. Municipal directors couldn’t vote on the issue but that didn’t stop them from wading into the debate. “It’s a business the signs are identifying. The community it’s in is
the City of Vernon. Let’s not fool ourselves,” said Spallumcheen director Will Hansma, adding that while the bylaw is specific to just this property, the change could set precedent for other off-premises signs. “There are other businesses that have contributed time and dollars to the community and they may want a sign. Where do you draw the line?” Wayne Lippert, Vernon director, defended the application from Predator Ridge.
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Mayne seeks premier’s job RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
He’s not a household name, but Ed Mayne believes that may help put him into B.C.’s top job. The former mayor of Parksville, Mayne was in Vernon Tuesday to promote his bid to become the new Liberal leader and the next premier of the province. “I’m different than the rest (of the candidates). I bring 45 years of business experience. I’ll look at it differently. I’m not a politician, I’m a businessman,” he said. “I don’t have any baggage. I wasn’t at the table when the decision was made to bring in the harmonized sales tax.” Ontario-born, Mayne held executive positions with Wendy’s, Tim Hortons, Dairy Queen and Agnew Shoes. He was elected Parksville mayor in 2008 but resigned to seek the Liberal leadership. Vernon was just the latest stop in Mayne’s provincewide tour to
convince Liberal members to select him as leader Feb. 26. “We’re hearing that people want change. They don’t want to be governed the way it has been,” he said. “People have lost trust and support in government. The last go-around with the HST cost government trust.” If he becomes premier, Mayne says he wants free votes in the Legislature. “MLAs should vote the way their constituents want and not the way the premier’s office tells them to,” he said. He would also urge British Columbians to keep the HST during this fall’s referendum. “I support the concept of the HST but what it’s all about is the way it’s been implemented,” he said. Mayne is closely watching the recall campaigns against Liberal MLAs over the HST. “It’s an abuse of the system. You can say the NDP is abusing the
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A rural Lumby mobile home was destroyed by fire Wednesday night. Volunteer firefighters responded to the blaze in the 700 block of Fraser Road, in the Whitevale subdivision, shortly after 11:30 p.m. “I was first arriving and when I got there the home was fully engulfed,” said Lumby fire chief Tony Clayton. “The home is a total loss.” The single male occupant of the home got out safely, and he managed to get his dog out of the home as well. “The fire woke him up, he got out and woke up his neighbours to make them aware, he didn’t want to see anybody get stuck in their homes,” said Clayton. Nobody was injured in the blaze. A neighbouring house did suffer very minimal damage as a result of the fire. Thirteen firefighters helped battle the blaze until about 5 a.m. Thursday. The fire is not suspicious and is being classified as accidental.
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No decision on politicians’ pay RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
North Okanagan Regional District directors need more time to consider a possible wage hike. The board received a report on remuneration from a citizens’ committee Wednesday, but no decision was made on the recommendations, which includes a two per cent increase in base pay and a five per cent increase each for the board chairperson and vice-chairperson. “Directors will have time to think about it. We can approve it or nix it,” said chairperson Herman Halvorson. A decision may be made in two weeks, but any potential change to remuneration would not come into effect
“We can approve it or nix it.” — Halvorson until after the November civic elections. “It sets the tone for January 2012 so directors then will know where they are for three years,” said Halvorson. It’s not known if the recommendations of the committee would replace the current policy linking compensation to the consumer price index, or if it would be on top of CPI. “If the five and two per cent are in addition to the cost of living,
then it should just be the cost of living,” said director Dee Wejr. “Things are tough out there and lots of people are not getting a wage. We’re fairly compensated.” Presently, the chairperson earns $1,215 a month while the vicechairperson gets $134 monthly. Annual remuneration for electoral area directors is $18,000 and it’s $11,448 for municipal directors.
Committee member Sherry Price points out that workload, including preparation time, was considered when the committee was considering rates of pay. “All of a sudden you are an engineer of water, sewer and waste. There’s a lot of stuff,” she said of the issues politicians must deal with. Director Mike Macnabb believes there is a fine line between compensating elected officials fairly and spending tax dollars wisely. “If you work it out per hour, it’s a poor wage but people around the table aren’t here for the wage,” said Macnabb. Besides pay increases, the citizens’ committee is also recommending job descriptions for
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regional district directors. “When people are looking to run (in an election), it gives them a clear idea of what’s expected,” said Price, a former NORD director and Vernon city councillor.
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City of Vernon oper- with the city providing with the flow that was • ations manager Shirley five trucks that were coming into the lift sta• Crews made quick Koenig said a pipe fail- pumping to keep up tion. • work repairing a broken ure caused the broken • • sewer line in Okanagan line, and that city crews • Landing Wednesday. worked into the morn• North Okanagan ing Thursday fixing the • • E m e r g e n c y pipe. • Management “Once • Mortgage was alerted we were • Broker to the break alerted, we Currently, we are still fundraising for the Centre, though we hope to begin in the area of took immeMortgages made easy, how does renovations shortly. The Centre will open when we have met our fundraising goals Cummins Road diate reme(2011). it work? and Marshall dial action, Field at around and had our There appears to be some confusion in the community around who the Centre As mortgage professionals we work will serve and how. The Centre will not just serve clients on social services. The 2:30 p.m. directly with Canada’s largest financial crews workCentre will provide lower cost dental treatment to low income residents of the institutions including chartered banks, “City of Gord Molendyk ing on it North Okanagan. credit unions, trust companies, and Vernon utilities until 1 a.m. private lenders to secure our clients the best mortgage crews respondor later,” said For more information about the Centre and its programs and volunteer opportunities, rate with terms specific to your situation. Our lending you are invited to attend an information session at an open general meeting of the ed immediately and Koenig Thursday mornpartners compete for your business, updating daily Community Dental Access Centre (North Okanagan) Society rates and products so that you are always guaranteed contained the majority ing. on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 7PM the best mortgage. of the spill,” said Gord “Crews are out there Room 003, The People Place. Molendyk, the emer- doing some residual This will be your opportunity to learn about the clinic programs and about WE WORK FOR YOU, NOT THE BANK opportunities to participate (advisory committees, directors, volunteers, society gency management clean up. The pipe was members). communication officer fixed by 11:30 last night for Vernon. and refilled.” If you wish to make a donation or if you would like to be added to our waitlist please 250-545-2202 “A small amount #1-3009-43rd Avenue Vernon Sewer service to the call – Lesly McMillan at (250) 308-7163 or email lesly.cdac@gmail.com. www.debwhite.ca was able to escape over area was maintained the dam that was put in place and managed to flow into Vernon Creek.” The ministry of environment, Interior Health Authority and Emergency Management BC were * immediately notified, + a Soup, Tossed Green Salad or Apple Crumble Dessert and responded to the area. It’s The Pantry Meal Deal and it’s on now until March 20th, 2011 IHA advised there *Lunch and dinner entrées only. Excludes steak entrées. was no threat to any of the public or private Chilliwack - Travelodge 45466 Yale Road West 604.792.2300 Coquitlam (Best Western) 319 North Road 604.931.6689 Guildford (Guildford Town Center) West Mall Entrance 604.588.3244 Maple Ridge 21707 Lougheed Hwy 604.467.3533 Newton 6850 King George Hwy 604.590.4288 North Vancouver (Holiday Inn) 700 Old Lillooet Road 604.985.4477 New Westminster 425 6th Street 604.521.7115 drinking water in the Pitt Meadows (Ramada Inn & Suites) 19267 Lougheed Hwy 604.465.7301 Por t Coquitlam (Poco Inn & Suites) 1535 Lougheed Hwy 604.945.4499 Vernon 3908 32 Street 250.545.4484 area. Morning Star Staff
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ot too long ago, I was watching my fiveyear-old child, well at least the top half of her, splashing and bobbing up and down at her swim lesson. All of sudden, an epiphany came to me. This chlorinated pool of water is really a microcosm of all walks of life: laid bare, so to speak, in an assortment of Speedos, bikinis and board shorts. It’s a place where all shapes, sizes, colours, creeds and ages strip themselves half naked to enjoy the cool waters of community in a fun, relaxing manner. Kristin Froneman Pretty profound, eh? But honestly, where else can you see so many people having a good time without any worries except whether their head bangs against the wall while doing the backstroke, or their derriere hangs out of the aforementioned Speedo? And as witnessed, many don’t seem to care about the latter that much. The pool really is a place where people can be themselves, without pretenses, and the false security of clothing –– that material mask we hide behind. I’d much rather squeeze into my bathers at the pool than lounge around some beach, where eyes are peeled on the latest tattoo and tan. Seriously, when I go to the beach, I go fully draped in board shorts and a T-shirt lathered in SPF 30, with a book that I never seem to read because someone is usually kicking sand in my face as they run past. I’d rather dive right into the lake, than hang around the shore, if you know what I mean. And as this is Canada, the beach is only good for at least two months of the year, hence the importance of the indoor pool for those who want to swim like the fishes, rather than with them. I wasn’t always a fan of the pool or swimming. In fact, I used to be a terrified toddler. My mother says it was due to the fact that my father, in his infinite wisdom, decided to throw me in without a flotation device. The sink or swim method, used back then, is sort of frowned upon nowadays.
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After some lessons, courtesy of the Red Cross, I eventually managed to dunk my head below the surface, and then you couldn’t stop me. By 13, I was a member of the University of Toronto swim club, and even competed in a few meets (50-metre freestyle and 100-metre backstroke.) However, the competitive spirit left me after I didn’t qualify for my high school’s swim team, and I decided to become a lifeguard and instructor instead. After passing my bronze medallion, I went after my bronze cross and NLS (National Lifeguard Service, which I had to take twice as the first time I couldn’t tread water for five minutes while holding a 150 pound boy’s head above the surface.) My first job was with the downtown Toronto YMCA. I was so proud to don my red tank top and black shorts to scan the 25-metre and accompanying wading pool with its hydraulic floor where you could change the water depth. I spent three years there, working the 6 a.m. shift, after school and on weekends, watching people splash their way down a lane, and helping an absolutely terrified child relax so he could do a hands-free float. We had an incredible cross-section of the community come to swim, and some very familiar faces: acclaimed environmentalist David Suzuki was a regular, and he would always bring along his then young daughter, except for the day we had to close the pool down, due to, ahem, fecal matter that had “leaked” out from a young patron. A scientist, Suzuki seemed to understand that you don’t want to swim in water that has been super-cholorinated. Famed long distance swimmer Vicky Keith, who had swam around (!) all of the Great Lakes, used to come in and do five kilometres of butterfly in one go. She amazed me. Then there was Dr. Henry Morgentaler (we guards lovingly called him “Hairy”), whose young son once came up to me to ask if I knew who his father was. Yep, I’d heard of him, was my innocent reply. Years later, as I watched my daughter at her lesson, I was reminded how the pool is a sanctum, our connection with each other. Its openness serves as an example of what we humans can do when we swim together. It’s that deep.
Apparently some members of Lumby council are starting to get the message about public involvement. Mayor Kevin Acton is now suggesting that a referendum on a proposed correctional facility is possible although it was just a few days ago that he appeared to be more concerned about an arbitrary government deadline than ensuring a transparent process for residents to have their say. “We’re getting enough pushback from the community and we’re reconsidering the phone poll issue and looking at a referendum,” he said. And that makes sense as phone surveys are fine when citing loyalty for a particular political party or product, but not when determining the future of something that could have a dramatic impact on your community — either positive or negative. No matter which side rose to the top in a poll, there would always be some questions about the process. Did some residents not get called? Was the registry of numbers stacked by a particular group? Were the names of participants truly anonymous or is the village aware of individuals’ opinions? A referendum is not perfect but at least it is a process that people fully understand and it provides complete anonymity, which is crucial when such an explosive issue is on the ballot. The provincial government may want to know sooner than later if Lumby is interested in a prison, but it’s not the bureaucrats that will have to live with any implications a facility may bring. If Victoria is truly interested in not forcing a prison on to a community, it will wait until a proper consultation process has been done.
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PRISON NOT NEEDED Lumby is a quiet, small village nestled in the Okanagan with fresh air, clean water, friendly people, and beautiful scenery. There are signs hanging downtown stating, Lumby, Simply the Best. If the local decisionmakers feel a correctional facility is all we can be, they will immediately need to replace the signs with Lumby, Simply the Worst. I'm sure local decision-makers can do better business than this. Vicki and Marty Herbert
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here has been so much misinformation published recently regarding a proposed correctional facility in Lumby. A lot of this information is of the negative opinion. We believe that as citizens of this village, we owe it to ourselves to explore the option more thoroughly before just saying no to the concept. Are we saying no out of fear or actual facts? Are we really aware of what our economic conditions are at this time and for the future? What are the costs to maintain our current infrastructures and what are the costs to upgrade if necessary in the next ten years? Does our current tax base cover these costs and what is the shortfall? Do we not need these answers to properly assess whether the correctional facility is good for our community? These are questions and there are many more that must be explored. Perhaps a correctional facility is not
your first choice for the type of industry you would like to see come into our village. Do you have another viable option right now that can be brought to the table for discussion? Would this option have the same economic stimulus that the correctional facility would have? No matter what type of industry, there is always going to be positive as well as negative aspects involved. We took it upon ourselves to call the current mayor of Grande Cache, a community not much larger than our own. We wanted to know some things firsthand about what hap-
REFERENDUM REQUIRED Lumby village council is about to make a decision on the most significant development in Lumby's history: the Prison. For better or worse, if a prison is located in Lumby, it will change Lumby forever. What scares me is the thought that such a huge decision will be made through a phone poll. A phone poll in which a person can register to be contacted by a pollster. If this plan is followed through with, the results will always be in doubt. Did the "No" side get all of its people to register for the poll? Did the "Yes" side get organized? Did council preview the list of registrants? Any reputable polling company would not conduct a poll on this basis. The only way that citizens' views can accurately and legitimately be measured is through a referendum. Mayor Acton has said that there is not enough time to hold a referendum. If there is a will, however, there is a way. The province has tried for years to locate a prison somewhere in the Okanagan. In that respect, it wouldn't matter if it took another month to complete a referendum. Then the province and this area would know that all residents were allowed a say and that their vote is binding. Mayor Acton and council owe all of the citizens of Lumby and area a vote on this critical issue, both morally and legally. I urge the citizens of Lumby and area to contact our mayor, councillors and area reps and demand a referendum. Paul Fisher
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pened in their community when the correctional facility was constructed. Her remarks were very enlightening. She indicated that their community was failing prior to the facility being built. In fact, she said their citizens were initially concerned as well about having this type of facility in their backyard. The facility was in fact built, and the town has prospered ever since. Most of the employment for the facility was in fact taken from the town and a significant training process was implemented. Apparently, one 18-year-old took the required training, gained a posi-
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION DEBATE In response to the debates concerning a correctional institution in the Lumby area, may I say there appears to be many people who are needlessly living and feeling fear. I worked in the correctional system for many years as a guard dealing with both male and female clientele. Having a facility brings a lot of positives such as job security and better than minimum wage offered, which was excellent for my family. Institutions also provide business opportunities such as the supplying of local food, cleaning, the contracting out while in the building process, ongoing care of the grounds, etc. to keep the facility running plus a greater tax base for the area. The jobs created in running the institution also give more stability to the town as persons working in these places are all police checked and well trained. This idea that incarcerated people are walking around the streets is so wrong as the whole purpose is that they are behind security fencing under guard and not built on the main street. In most cases, unless you have a reason to go to the institution, you wouldn't even know they exist as they are built to blend with the surrounding area and aren't offensive to see. As a taxpayer, yes, it costs money to run these places, but as long as there are people breaking Canada's laws that we have asked to have in place, there has to be a secure facility to house them in.
tion as a guard and has worked in the system ever since. He now is head of Alberta and Saskatchewan corrections. Recently, it has been in the news that Pentiction’s council is considering acquiring the facility for their community. Are they not a tourism destination? Yet they are considering the facility. They don’t seem to be concerned that their “tourism” will be damaged they are interested in the economic benefit a facility such as this can bring to their citizens. We owe it to ourselves and our community to not just say no to another viable option for industry. If we have questions, let’s go find the answers, so we can make an educated choice we believe in, not one simply made out of fear or incorrect facts. If we do not act quickly and positively, we may lose this opportunity to another community such as Penticton. Len and Shelley Gudeit, Terry Graham
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It is much better living in an area where there are people trained to look after these incarcerated people than in an area where you really don't know who is walking beside you and what their history is. Another plus for an institution being built in the Okanagan is for the families of those incarcerated being able to visit their loved ones. It is presently a hardship requiring travel and accommodation to see them and part of the rehabilitation process is to try and keep families in touch, and visits are important. This, of course, creates another business opportunity as these visitors will spend time and money in Lumby which is also good for the economy. This is also a great time for local camping areas and outdoor promotions and vendors' markets to ramp up and show the value of living in this great area. To all those people who watch those jailhouse shows on TV and are afraid, we live in the 21st century and there will always be a need for correctional facilities. Theses institutions are needed and are a benefit to the town they are built in as they promote excellent job opportunities and are a great spin-off to local businesses. They do create a greater security in general for the area. The town of Lumby should be glad for this opportunity to host a correctional facility in their area for all the benefits it will bring. Rose Carson
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Parents urged to provide gift of literacy JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Literacy Week may be over, but families are encouraged to keep their kids tuned out of TV and turned onto other activities yearround. Thanks to a number of submissions to the Junction Literacy Centre’s contest, families have shared a number of great ways to Play for Literacy (this year’s theme of Family Literacy Week, which wrapped up Jan. 27). “They were all terrific,” said Debbie Schiller, Junction Literacy and Youth Centre executive director. Several of the entries were published in The Morning Star and all submissions were part of the draw for prizes. Rachel Peters’ list of activities won her the contest’s top prize – a one-year season pass to Vernon Science Centre. “I thought the list of activities that Rachel sent in were very practical and fun,” said Schiller of the list that ranges from practising printing letters and numbers to making trains by linking empty egg cartons. “She uses the basic things that are in most homes (and we usually throw out) that kids love to build, create and play with.” The Howe family
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The Peters family won the Junction Literacy Centre’s contest celebrating Family Literacy Week. also took home a prize – Bookland gift certificate – for their submission about how they engage all five senses in the great outdoors: “we walk, stop, look, talk, touch, smell and listen to the amazing beauty around us.” Peter and Michelle Howe also offered some advice about managing screen time: “the number one thing we can do to manage our children’s screen time is manage our own.” Since children learn by watching people around them, especially their parents, Schiller says it is excellent advice.
“It’s not always what parents say, but what they do that children pick up on. If parents spend quiet time reading, writing, building, cooking, making lists, playing card games, etc – their children will too.” Gift certificates to Teeter Totter Toys were also awarded to Wendy Penner and to the Kotschner family. Erika and Kaylee Peters picked up a certificate to Vernon Teach and Learn. Other entries gaining mention included one from four-year-old Janessa Henke. “Janessa’s e-mail
about writing letters to her family is priceless,” said Schiller. “This activity that she clearly loves, develops her knowledge of the alphabet, the fine motor skills she needs to learn how to write, and the language skills she needs to continue to learn about and explain her world.” Schiller also liked Brandy Hooker’s message about making family time a priority. “The key message is: TV and other screens should be just one small part of your child’s day,” said Schiller. “That day should also be rich with physical exercise (running, jumping, climbing, swinging), reading time, unstructured play and lots of special time with parents or other loved ones. Moderation is the best motto!” Families can also reduce screen time by: – Moving the TV to the basement – using the out of sight, out of mind concept. – Remove TVs and computers from children’s bedrooms. – Try to watch programs with your children and talk about them afterwards. – Turn the TV off as soon as your program is over, don’t keep it on or use it for background noise. – Instead of TV, host
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Residents are being advised of some changes to parking fees and road closures during Vernon Winter Carnival. Parking downtown will be free from Feb. 7 to 11 for weekday events. “We are grateful for city council’s approval of free parking downtown throughout our Winter Carnival events,” said Holly Schmidt, with the Downtown Vernon Association. “The DVA feels this will help to draw larger participation in all our downtown events.” Broomball action will take place on various blocks of 30th Avenue on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The competition is expected to draw a great crowd. Games will take place at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on all three days. Motorists are reminded of the following street closures on 30th Avenue during the Carnival broomball tournament. Feb. 7: 3000/3100
block 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 8: 3300 block 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 9: 3200 block 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Chili Cook Off Feb. 11 provides residents with an opportunity to experience various restaurants’ chili. “All proceeds from this event will go to
Haiti earthquake relief,” said Schmidt. Chili passports go on sale today for $2 from the DVA office or participating restaurants (34th Street Coffee House, Bean There Bistro, Monashee’s Bar & Grill, KT’s Heritage Restaurants, Thirty Two O Eight and the Kal Sports Bar).
a family game night. Invite another family over for some friendly competition. Kids can participate in reading the rules and keeping score. “When they play games with adults they learn a lot about you and how you have fun,” said Schiller. – Turn off the DVD in the car and get tuned into your kids. Play games involving signs, billboards, licence plates, what’s going by as you drive. – Tell family stories “Kids love to hear about what life was like when you were a child, or when a grandparent was little,” said Schiller. “Oral story telling helps children learn to sit and pay attention, develops their memory skills and helps pass on family values and traditions.” With these suggestions and their own creative pasttimes, it’s believed that more families are finding ways to tune out the TV. “I think families are becoming more aware,”
said Schiller, adding that while it can be hard to change routines, the payoff is huge. “We have heard from many families that they
are trying and it works. Kids are happier, they sleep better, eat better, spend more time reading and playing outside. Parents feel better too.”
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Some politicians aren’t pleased with the course of action to resolve a dispute over fire training. The North Okanagan Regional District board has instructed staff to pursue a contract with the City of Vernon over the fire training centre, but the three city representatives are opposed. “I’d rather see us looking at other models where we are providing the most efficient service possible for everyone involved,” said Buffy Baumbrough, a Vernon director. “I’m not convinced the alternative put forward is the Baumbrough best one.” A majority of the board supports a proposal where Vernon would not have to pay towards operation of the centre if city employees took over some duties from contractors and technicians. “It is conceivable that an amount up to the equivalent of Vernon Fire Rescue Services pay-
ment to the fire training centre in 2010, $87,000, could be provided by the way of a labour credit, effectively reducing Vernon’s FTC requisition and usage costs to zero,” said Ron Baker, NORD’s community protective services manager, in a memo. Vernon has indicated it will withdraw from the regional service because of the costs involved and the fact that some courses being offered aren’t certified. Wayne Lippert, a Vernon director, says the focus shouldn’t be on how to just reduce the city’s financial contribution, but on how to provide a cost-effective service overall. “If something can be worked out and we can keep everyone involved at a higher level of service at a lower cost, the city will be willing to look at it,” he said. Other board members, though, believe an agreement with Vernon over a labour credit may resolve the dispute. “The fire training centre is crucial to the regional district and there has to be some method to come to terms with it. There have been some good suggestions on how to do that,” said Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director.
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System switch would hurt Abbott JEFF NAGEL
A huge influx of newly minted Liberals in Surrey has raised suspicions that urban elements in the party may yet scuttle a plan to switch to a new weighted voting system designed to be more fair to rural regions. Shuswap MLA George Abbott admits his leadership campaign will be in jeopardy if the proposed reform is defeated at a special vote Feb. 12. “The prospects of my election, I think, would be diminished if the new system is not adopted,” he said. Instead, the one-member-one-vote system would remain in place and the votes of tens of thousands of new members recruited mainly by rivals Kevin Falcon, Mike de Jong and Christy Clark may be decisive in electing the new leader Feb. 26. Abbott said he understands the party membership has more than doubled to 84,000 so far and while his campaign has signed up some, it’s “nothing in comparison” to the numbers being recruited by the other contenders. At least 10,000 have been signed up in just four Surrey ridings. “I was quite staggered,” he said of the soaring membership tally. “We are certainly trying to follow the growth in the numbers to understand what is going on.” All candidates have pledged their support of the weighted vote system, which ensures sparsely populated rural ridings have an equal say with urban ones. But there is discontent about it among some in the party. Former Surrey MLA Gulzar Cheema says the change is unfair to urban ridings that sign up lots of new Liberals, because their votes will be watered down by the points system that ensures equal weight is given to just a few dozen members in a rural riding. The reform of the party constitution requires a
“I was quite staggered.” — George Abbott two-thirds majority to pass. “I’ve heard from some people who have suggested there will be a very small amount of opposition to the changes,” Abbott said. “But I just don’t know.” Political analyst David Schreck said he doesn’t believe the urban candidates or their lieutenants are sincere about supporting the voting reform. “It appears between a quarter and a third of all new membership signups for the Liberals are in Surrey,” he said. “You’ve got to ask yourself: if you’ve worked to sign up 10,000 new members in Surrey, would you support a weighted voting system?” If the reform passes, Schreck said, the Surrey members – who represent more than 20 per cent of the members in B.C. – would control less than five per cent of the votes in selecting a new leader. “All of their work goes down the drain if the weighted vote system goes through.” Kwantlen Polytechnic University political scientist Shinder Purewal said he’s also heard speculation the reform of the party constitution may fail. Abbott would stand no chance of winning in that scenario, he said. “It won’t surprise me if one-third of the members come from Surrey ridings.” Purewal said Falcon has strong local connections, De Jong is focusing on Surrey and Abbotsford and Clark also has “her troops on the ground in Surrey.”
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A year after drivers were told to put down their cell phones while driving, police now plan to step up enforcement to ensure those who just haven’t been able to stop texting while driving get the message about the need to focus on the road. The RCMP have picked February to launch a campaign against distracted driving, saying that last year distracted driving contributed to nearly a third of all fatal collisions in RCMP jurisdictions. There were a total of 104 distracted driving fatalities in 2010 in B.C., with 30 of those being in the southeast region of the province, which includes the North Okanagan. “We certainly want to reduce these numbers drastiSteve Holmes cally throughout the province,” said Const. Steve Holmes. “Operating a vehicle is challenging enough with traffic flow, time constraints, weather conditions, passengers, distracting thoughts, operating on-board vehicle equipment etc. “By adding the additional distractions of other electronic equipment, the task of driving can become too complex, resulting in some of the tragedies and damage we see on our roadways today.” He believes a lot of people have gotten the message since the law against chatting on your cell without a hands-free device came into effect, but many are still texting and checking their PDAs. They’re the people Traffic Services will be focusing on in an effort to improve road safety. “Maybe after one or two tickets they’ll comply,” said Holmes. “It might take 10 or 15 tickets, it might take more drastic measures. But that’s what we’re focused on doing, because it’s about the road safety, it’s about reducing crashes and fatalities and damage as a result of people being distracted.” Those who are caught driving and using cellular phones that are not “hands free” will face a $167 fine. Those caught texting or e-mailing while driving face the same fine and may also receive three penalty points against their driver’s licence. Drivers in the Graduated Licencing Program cannot use any electronic device, including “hands free” cell phones. If caught, they will receive the $167 fine and 3 penalty points.
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Support empowers local pair JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
The community’s generosity is empowering two local girls to make a difference overseas. Alysha Gaudet and Sara Lockhart are thrilled with the response from Sunday’s fundraiser, called Explore, Expand and Empower, at the Vernon Curling Club. Between 75 and 100 people turned out to support the local pair in their mission to get to Indonesia to take part in a project of youth empowering youth. Their journey begins Feb. 7, taking them to 21 orphanages to not only help the children there, but to expand their own horizons and empower themselves. “It’s going to be life-changing,” said Alysha, describing the experience in a previous interview. Thanks to the community’s support Alysha, 19, and Sara, 22, raised $2,700 at the fundraiser – which included a silent auction, fashion show, entertainment and more. “Our draw-to-the-button challenge was a hit,” said Alysha’s mom, Sonja Gaudet – two-time Paralympic gold medalist who gave an empowering speech at the fundraiser.
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Local artist Beki Trook performs at the Youth Empowerment fundraiser at the Vernon Curling Club on Sunday night.
“We had an amazing group of musicians offer to play music for us throughout the evening,” said Sonja, thanking the local entertainers for offering their time and talents. Alysha and Sarah also raised $1,500 prior to the fundraiser from Kal Tire and chocolate and cotton candy sales (donated by Cotton’s Chocolates). “We were very impressed with the overall success and response from everyone once they really heard about the project and what the girls where doing – where and why,” said Sonja. “We would like to thank everyone for coming out and all the sponsors who believed in the girls and this project – youth empowering youth – they are really excited to embark on this journey – to expand, explore and empower others as well as themselves.”
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Quest continues for popular teaching pair KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff
Moe and Barrie Reid have put the rumours to rest about their imminent retirement: yes, they are retiring but no, this does not mean the end of Earthquest. While they are retiring from teaching, they will continue to lead expeditions twice a year through their wildly popular Earthquest program. At a recent school district board meeting, the couple said thanks to a partnership with VLearn, their retirement means they will continue to lead expeditions for EQ, but the academics will be handled through the district’s online learning program. “When this retirement thing came up, we started thinking about whether we really wanted to continue in this kind of a program, which is such a great program for us,” said Barrie, known by his students as Reido. “Along the way, we heard about VLearn and contacted (principal) Bruce
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Earth Quest class members work their way up to one of the ridge lines on the Blanket Glacier in January of 1991 during the yearly telemark ski expedition to the snowy slopes. Weitzel. This makes it possible to operate in a similar manner and retain a lot of the things we’ve been doing.” For 30 years, Moe and Barrie have guided
students in Earthquest Outdoor School, a program of adventure in excellence that empowers participants intellectually, physically, socially, spiritually and morally within
a learning environment that values caring, sharing, compassion, responsibility, accountability, individuality and creativity. Expeditions include sea kayaking in the Gulf
Islands and a helicopter trip to Blanket Glacier in the Monashees, for backcountry skiing. Earthquest will now be offered to Grade 12, as well as Grade 11 students.
Students would register in both EQ and VLearn for the semester. VLearn offers students a personalized, hands-on, teacher-facilitated format that allows for student engagement and success in their academic and social pursuits. Students will participate in nine to 10 weeks of EQ expeditions spread throughout the semester while completing online coursework for VLearn in Biology 11, English 11 and phys ed 11 and 12 Barrie added one of the keys to the program, and one that fits in well with the ministry’s move towards 21st Century Learning, is that First Nations studies have always been an integral part of Earthquest, since its beginning in 1981. “Because who are the people who know the most about the outdoors, and this is an important aspect of understanding our First Nations people, so we spend a lot of time with elders.
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School program praised by plenty of ‘Questies’ Continued from A16 “When we kayak in the Gulf Islands, it’s more than just the activity, when we talk to the elders, we ask them how they view their environment. “Our goal is to do lots of integration with the skills the kids will develop in the field and integrate it back into their biology and PE courses.” The Reids stress teamwork in their expeditions, with students taking on a variety of tasks, from cooking meals to keeping the fire going. “It’s not just about doing the kayaking and the skiing, it’s exposing them to new environments and seeing how they cope,” said Moe. “It’s not cushy and it’s a really tough grind, but the challenges that they didn’t think they could conquer, they do and they take it with them for life.” Earthquest hopes to enroll 20 students per semester, starting midAugust, at a cost of $3,800 each. While it is not a non-
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An Earth Quest class member paddles peacefully around a cove on Saltspring Island during the Gulf Islands kayaking expedition in 1991. profit program, Barrie laughed as he said he and Moe will be leading the expeditions partially as volunteers. “But what’s really important is we’ll have a trust fund at the end of this year and we plan on using it for kids who can’t afford the cost of the program.” VSS principal Morris
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A cross between Disney On Ice and a Don Cherry Rock’em Sock’em Hockey video. Perhaps it’s the best way to summarize Malcolm Lyles’ styling ways on the Vernon Vipers’ blueline. No matter how you describe the unorthodox 20-year-old Florida product, he’s got game. So much he has signed a scholarship deal with the University of MassachusettsLowell Riverhawks for next year. “He’s one of a kind,” said Viper captain David Robinson. “He’s always jumping around out there. I’d probably say he’s the fastest player in the league and maybe the strongest player in the league as well. You see him many times just tossing around guys. He’s naturally talented.” Robinson, as do many, figures Lyles will one day make a living playing the game. “For sure, he’s got all the tools to be a good college player. He’s fast enough. He’ll probably be one of the fastest guys on U-Mass next year so it will be interesting to see how far he can go with all his talent.” This will be Lyles’ second tour of duty in the NCAA Hockey East. He got in just 13 games with the talent-rich Boston Eagles two years before joining the Vipers to refine his skills. “It feels good to finally have it done and going back east where my family is so I’m happy about that,” said Lyles, moments after register-
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Vernon Viper defenceman Malcolm Lyles has signed with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Riverhawks. ing the overtime winner Wednesday night in a 2-1 win over the Nanaimo Clippers. “It’s a good school, it’s a Massachussets school which is pretty good, and a nice rink. So even if I was a healthy (scratch) for some reason, I’d be in a good situation.” He drew interest from a few teams elsewhere in the U.S., but he wanted an easy flight for his folks. “I can’t relax too much, I can just check it off my to-do list,” said Lyles, who has 7-17-24 through 47 games. “Just keep practising hard and playing and enjoying the moment
because this is the last year I’m gonna be able to play junior. I made a great choice coming to Vernon; I’m enjoying every minute of it.” Even opposing teams marvel at the moxy Lyles brings each night. “He’s obviously a really good player,” said Nanaimo Clippers’ top scorer Andrew Gladiuk. “He controls the play when he’s out there, moves the puck really well, sees things, and he’s got good speed and he’s really hard to get around when you’re one-on-one with him. “I think he will be a very good college player and he has pro poten-
tial. He’s a force out there.” Said Nanaimo head coach Bill Bestwick, who played NCAA hockey at now defunct St. Louis University: “I really liked him in Nanaimo. I went and watched Vernon play in Cowichan on the Wednesday night when they were on the Island and I watched them in Alberni and I really liked him. As a matter of fact, I’ve complemented him to many people throughout the NC2A world so good for him. He reads the play well, he gets up in the play well and he’s a strong player. He’s not real big but he’s certainly strong for his
size, agile, good offensive instincts, I like him a lot so good for him, he deserves it.” Lyles, whose brother Milton plays field lacrosse for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, has been a star almost every game the last month. “Malcolm has steadily improved throughout the season and has become one of the premier defencemen in the league,” said Vipers’ assistant coach Jason Williamson. “His skating ability and strength are among the best in the BCHL. His style of play has made him a fan favourite. Lyles was born in Florida but received most of his schooling in the Boston area. He was on the Deerfield Academy track and football teams, and was the running back on the Eaglebrook School’s first undefeated football team in 2004. He played summer hockey with fellow Viper Kyle Murphy on the Boston Icemen from age 8-13. Robinson was all smiles discussing Lyles’ special letter of intent day. “It’s awesome. I think the fans would attest he’s probably the most exciting player on our team. You saw tonight, he had six seconds left, he had the puck in our own end and somehow he got that overtime winner. “He’s played well all year for us and he came a long way to play. Everyone loves him on the team and it’s nice to see him get a scholarship.”
Vipers sink Clippers in final second of overtime KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff
Malcolm Lyles was determined to make something happen out of nothing as the Vernon Vipers struggled against the stubborn Nanaimo Clippers Wednesday night at Wesbild Centre. It was pretty much a mattress sale (yawner, sleeper) most of the night before 1,400 fans who made the most noise when councillor Jack Gilroy drained a 100-foot putt during
the first-intermission frolicks. The Vipers didn’t find the net until 15:13 of the third period when captain David Robinson – Gilroy’s nephew – tapped in a rebound past Nanaimo goalie Charles-Andre Pelletier. Lyles, a gyrating, natural-born thriller, brought the small house down with 1.1 seconds left in the first overtime as the Vipers escaped with a 2-1 B.C. Hockey League victory. It was the 19th time Vernon has gone to
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“They came out with a lot of jump, credit to them,” said Lyles. “We don’t come in thinking any team’s gonna be a cakewalk, but they definitely surprised us with how much jump they had. We pulled it off, sticking to our systems.” Robinson connected for his 28th of the year after Bryce Kakoske drove down the middle, had a shot blocked, retrieved the puck and shot again. Murphy deflected the wrister off Pelletier’s pad and Robinson cashed in the rebound. “You have give them credit I guess,” said Robinson. “They played well and they cracked down defensively and it was a bit frustrating for us. We didn’t get as many shots as we’d like. It took us a while and eventually I got a greasy one there at the end which was nice and got us rolling.” The Vipers improved to 31-10-48, four points ahead of the Penticton Vees atop the Interior Conference. Vernon hosts the Vees Saturday night, 24 hours before entertaining the Alberni Bulldogs. The Clippers, who were outshot 36-24, went to 25-22-1-6, leaving them fifth in the Coastal loop, two points behind the Victoria Grizzlies. “We know we played a good game,” said Nanaimo centre and top pointgetter Andrew Gladiuk. “We made some mistakes there, breakdowns on
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Jason Anderson collected a pair of goals, including the winner midway through the second period as the Royal LePage Whalers stuffed the Kal Tire Knights 7-5 in Interior Hockey League play Tuesday night at Civic Arena. Marc Bevan jumpstarted the 14-10-0-1 Whalers, scoring their opening goal in each period. Steven Burke also added a deuce for the realtors, who got a goal and three assists from Cory Nicholson and three helpers from Bobby Nichols. Jake Stuchberry led the 7-19-0-1 Knights with three goals. Taylor Summerfelt chipped in with 2+1, while Curtis Summerfelt (3A) and Evan MacAulay (2A) helped set up the offence. James Scherck recorded 27 saves for the win. Ryan Dutcher (27 saves) took the loss.
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Viper forward John Knisley (top) takes a free ride on the Nanaimo Clippers’ Todd Gebert in B.C. Hockey League action Wednesday night at Wesbild Centre. Vernon won 2-1 in overtime. backchecks and stuff, and they capitalized a couple of times. Everybody played good and our goalie played really well to keep us in it.” The Shipmen, who stuffed the Merritt Centennials 6-1 to open their road trip Tuesday night, also face the lowly Prince George Spruce Kings and Quesnel Millionaires. “We’re hoping to jump one or two spots out there so hopefully we can get some points on this northern road trip,” said Gladiuk. Nanaimo head coach Bill Bestwick, who had his 20 per cent team ownership bought by a trio, including
hockey broadcaster Kelly Hrudey, on Wednesday, felt his club played their hearts out. He was watching video 20 minutes after the game, trying to figure out how the Vipers rallied for the win. “We did a lot of things right for 55 minutes,” said Bestwick, whose son Brett, an ex-Clipper, is an assistant with the Clippers. “The first goal (by Robinson) was very disappointing and we got through that, and we were a second away from maybe going into the next overtime period. “I think our kids maybe let their foot off the gas with an
offensive zone faceoff with 13 seconds remaining and didn’t think anything could possibly happen and of course it did. Kudos to Vernon. They’re obviously a real, real good hockey team and I’m really proud of our kids to be able to play here tonight and come out with a very valuable point.” SNAKE BITES: Gladiuk’s snap shot bounced off Voth’s shoulder and was rolling on the goal-line before being cleared by a Viper defender with 30 seconds left in regulation...Patrick McGillis wired a shot off the back glass and went wide on a great feed by Dylan Walchuk, both during
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Getting a feel for the ice shouldn’t be a problem for three of the rinks competing at the Canada Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Champions, starting Monday at the Vernon Curling Club. Local teams skipped by Darren Heath, Aron Herrick and Jim Cotter, all of whom compete in the club’s Baron Insurance Super League, are entered in the 10-team playdown. The winner earns a berth in the Tim Hortons Brier, March 5-13 at the John Labatt Centre in London, Ont. Heath is backed by former world champion Gary Van Den Berghe, Ryan LeDrew and Darrell (Heavy D) Houston, while Herrick has third Tobin Senum, second Marc Fillion and lead Jason Wizniak for support. With Kelowna’s Bob Ursel recovering from a knee injury, Cotter brought in Ken Maskiewich at third to join front enders Kevin
Folk and Rick Sawatsky. Cotter, who made his Brier debut with Ursel in 2008, has watched the game transform over the years, with players taking any competitive edge they can by hitting the weights, or even hiring team psychologists. “It’s not quite the same as it used to be. There’s no ashtrays on the ice like there used to be,” chuckled Cotter. “Guys are working out to stay in shape. If you’re not doing it, someone else will.” Meanwhile, in Super League play Wednesday night, Cotter’s Woodland Equipment fell 9-5 to another veteran ice maker – Wayne Laface (Inspiration Homes). Laface, now 11-6, counted four in the first end, but Cotter (10-6) answered with deuces in two and four, followed by a single steal in five to make it 5-5. Laface put the game away with a triple in six and steal of one in seven. Dave Merklinger’s Jet Ice built an early lead on
the way to an 8-4 doubling of T.J. Perepolkin’s Canaccord Capital Wealth Management. After surrendering four points in the first two ends, Perepolkin (8-9) responded with a single in three and triple in five. Jet Ice countered with three in six to force handshakes. Jenn Gerow’s Gateway Mechanical continued their hot streak with a 6-1 drubbing of Jeff Richard’s B.C. Trailer. The two teams opened by swapping singles, but Gerow (6-10) recorded three in the third end, followed by steals in the fourth and fifth to seal the win. Richard is 2-13. Brad Kuhn’s North Enderby Timber had their draw weight dialed in as they dismantled Kayla Gunner’s Armstrong Inn 8-0. After opening with a triple in one, Kuhn (13-3), stole five points over the next three ends to earn an early night upstairs. Gunner is 2-14. Ty Griffith’s Nufloors
needed an extra end to brush back Blake Kimura 7-6. Griffith, now 12-4, opened with a triple, only to watch Kimura (5-10) rally with singles over the next three ends. ■ Jon Gardner’s Team B.C. is out of the playoffs at the M&M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors in Calgary. After four straight losses Tuesday and Wednesday, the Vernon rink was 2-8 heading into the final day of round-robin play Thursday. Gardner, backed by third Michael Longworth, second Michael Hiram and lead Jonathan Hatten, had losses to Saskatchewan’s Braeden Moskowy (112) and Newfoundland’s Colin Thomas (8-5), Nova Scotia’s Kendal Thompson (9-4) and Ontario’s Mat Camm (10-3). “We needed a good start to the week and it didn’t happen,” said coach Mark Longworth. “We played a little better, but we still strug-
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The DCT Chambers Red Bulls bowed 6-5 to the host Beaver Valley Nitehawks in Sunday’s final of a Bantam Rec Hockey Tournament. The Bulls, without leading scorer Parker Gray, gave up a 3-0 lead to the West Kootenay boys before getting a late goal in the first period to make it 3-1. The Bulls rallied to take a 4-3 lead in the second before the Hawks scored two late goals. After Beaver Valley made it 6-4 midway through the third, the Bulls pulled within a goal with two minutes remaining. With the goalie pulled for the extra attacker, the Bulls made rush after rush with Connor Smidt putting one laser off the crossbar. The Bulls had a well-balanced attack with game MVP Russell Day, Brett Shaigec, Danielle Butler, Adam Reczka and Ben James scoring. “It was the Bulls’ second trip to the A final in as many tournaments this year and a great team effort made this possible,” said head coach Norm Day. The Red Bulls opened with a 6-5 win over Nelson with Day supplying 4+1, MVP Butler counting 1+1 and Mark Trznadel also connecting. Smidt had three helpers in support of a solid Yager Krenz, who played all four games for the DCT. Vernon then lost 4-2 to Grand Forks with Tim Ufimtseff and Day providing the goals and Brett Shaigec selected as game MVP. The Bulls then closed preliminary play with a 4-2 win over Trail/Rossland. Shaigec, Brittany Jackson, James and MVP Trznadel each had a goal. The Vernon Authentic Plaque and Trophy Hitmen lived up to their name in a bodychecking Bantam Rec tourney in Kamloops. The Hitmen skated hard and played tough all weekend, going two-for-three in the round-robin and missing out on the semifinals by half a point. The Hitmen doubled the Kamloops Flames 6-3 and blasted the Kamloops Winterhawks 8-2, after
falling 4-1 to the Chilliwack Chargers. Smooth-skating defenceman Liam SallowsCromarty earned MVP status against the Chargers, with Brett Jewell getting the lone goal. MVP Jewell scored four times against the Flames with singles coming from Luke Lawrence, on an endto-end rush, and Sallows-Cromarty. Jewell and Brenden Zupp both turned hat tricks against the Winterhawks with Adam Tyk and Lucas Mitchell also recording snipes. Tireless Ryan Pelkey was game MVP and goalie Joseph Tronson was steady in net all weekend. In a consolation final Sunday, the Hitmen lost 10-7 to the Kamloops Knights. MVP Zupp scored four goals with Jewell contributing 1+3. Alex Strutt and Mitchell each counted singles. Lumby Stars Midgets, sponsored by R. J. Schunter Contracting and Gorman Bros., settled for a 6-6 tie with the visiting Vernon Advertising Works Broad Street Bullies. Newcomer Clayton Ricketts scored once and assisted on Darcy Schenkeveld’s first goal 23 seconds in for Lumby. Kyle Weston, Wyatt Warnes, Cory Hug and Brad Haslam, with the equalizer, finished the Lumby offence. Chad Lindenbach scored four times as the Nedco Blazers ambushed first-place Lakeside Printing Aftershock of Salmon Arm 12-1 in other Midget Super League play Sunday at Civic. Devan Head, Brennan Martin and Adam Fenske each scored twice, while Steve Goebel pocketed 1+6 and Cole Hadland also had a single. Brendan Squair had three helpers for the 11-3-2 Blazers. The Blazers tripped up the Vernon Battery Seagulls 3-1 Saturday at Wesbild on goals from Martin, Drake Kosick and Goebel in support of Clayton Coles. The Seagulls lost to Winfield SRI Homes Bruins 9-3 Sunday, getting goals from Clifford High, Josh Readshaw and Justin Ramsey.
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Vernon’s Andrew Ebbett celebrates a goal with the Phoenix Coyotes. He was recently called up from the AHL San Antonio Rampage. He then had a stellar NCAA career with the University of Michigan Wolverines, pocketing 38 goals and 143 points. He has played 121 NHL games with the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild and Phoenix, earning 18-30-48. He spent a month with the salary-cap plagued Hawks last year, thus missing out on a Stanley Cup victory. “At least I can say I was with the Stanley Cup champions for 10 games,” he chuckled. Ebbett has fond memories of two trips to the Vernon Coca-Cola Classic Pee Wee tournament, where he was coached by Joe Oliver and Clayton Adams and played with the likes of Chad Murray (former Viper captain) and Harlan
Anderson (won two CIS titles with the Alberta Golden Bears). “Everything was exciting about that tournament,” said Ebbett. “They made you feel like a star with the banquet and the parade. There was a team from Ontario so it was a pretty big deal.” Ebbett, who stays in a hotel room when up with the Coyotes, has a place in San Antonio with his fiancée, Maggie Ford of Michigan. The couple will marry June 18 in Ann Harbour, Mich. He’s on a two-way contract with the Coyotes and “staying positive” as he becomes a free agent in the summer.
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A few games as a role player with the Phoenix Coyotes. Then back to starring with the San Antonio Rampage in Texas. So goes the 2010-11 hockey season for Vernon minor hockey product Andrew Ebbett. The 28-year-old speedy forward was recalled by the Coyotes again late last week after former Kelowna Rocket Vern Fiddler went down with a shoulder injury. Ebbett saw fourth-line centre duty, earning 13:49 of ice time in the Coyotes’ 6-0 loss to Vancouver Wednesday night and garnered 8:23 of play as Phoenix fell 5-3 to the host San Jose Sharks Tuesday night. In San Antonio, Ebbett and linemates Brett McLean (second-round draft pick, 2007) and Michael Bodker (first round, ‘08) are the No. 1 line and the major reason the Rampage are chasing the American Hockey League Western Division title. “It’s a lot of fun playing with those guys,” said Ebbett. “There are a lot of good, young guys down there. The guys are a little smaller and the play is a little slower, but the hockey is still pretty good. “Getting called up still feels the same as the first time. I play on the third or fourth line with Phoenix so I have to adjust my play. We have a lot of depth so we roll four lines and kind of wear teams down. We’re good on the back end and (Ilya) Bryzgalov is one of the best goalies in the league.” The 5-foot-9, 175-pounder beat L.A. Kings’ goalie Jonathan Quick on a two-on-one shorthanded play with Lauri Korpikoski for the winner in his first game with Phoenix on Oct. 21, a 4-2 win. He is high on Phoenix defenceman Keith Yandle, who leads the Coyotes with nine goals and 45 points, and is getting consideration for the league’s Norris Trophy as top blueliner. “He’s really good,” said Ebbett. “He’s a real smart player who has awesome offensive instincts. He’s one of those guys who can pick his spots anywhere on the ice. He’s a real good passer and he likes to jump up in the play.” The likeable Ebbett says the Coyotes always make him feel welcome, and he calls captain Shane Doan a “real down to earth guy.” Ebbett’s No. 26 dressing room stall remained untouched on his latest tour of duty in the desert. Ebbett played one year in the B.C. Hockey League, amassing 45 goals and 84 points with the Salmon Arm SilverBacks.
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The Denny’s Saints held off the Lumby Stars 4-3 Saturday to clinch the North Okanagan Bantam Super Hockey League title at Pat Duke Memorial Arena. Centre Kristian Currie took a great breakaway pass from defenceman Marcus Finn as he stepped out of the penalty box and went bar down on Stars’ goalie Corey Tinney with 3:53 remaining. Currie had earlier opened the 15-1 Saints’ scoring in the first period, while Lucas Colgan and Finn also supplied snipes. Colgan, Finn, Chris Gallant and Josh Lerbeck took turns on defence alongside Mitch Cousins and Max Mitchell with captain Layne Greene and veteran Taylor Maxwell away on skiing trips. Shale Williamson, Edwin Hayman and Zach Kuperus replied for the Stars (5-6-2), who are sponsored by Irly Bird Building Centres and Gudeit Bros. Contracting. Corey Tinney was fabulous in net for the Stars as he faced more than 60 shots. Denny’s open the Vernon 10-team Think Red home tourney todaty at 4 p.m. against the Westside Wild at Civic. On Sunday, the Stars fell 5-2 to the Vernon Corbett Office Plus Sharks. Brandon Tarasenko (3) and Kolton Kirschner (2) scored for the 5-9-1 Sharks, while Logan Meier and Keenan MacDonald scored for Lumby. The Five Star Award Bulldogs struck silver in the Penticton Pee Wee Mid Winter Break Out, falling 5-3 to Aldergrove in the final. Kobe Romanovitch (1) and Tanner Graham (2) scored for the Dawgs, whose goalie Ethan Huizinga was recognized by tourney officials for his stellar weekend play. Earlier, the Bulldogs tied Penticton 4-4 with Graham (2), Austin Pickard and Brennan Seltzer handling the offence. Huizinga was an easy choice for game MVP. The Five Star crew then outlasted Hope 7-6 with Nic Poirier named game MVP for his solid defensive play. Romanovitch scored five times, while Graham netted the winner with 1:42 to play. The Dawgs then edged another Penticton entry 5-4 Saturday afternoon with Romanovitch (2), Graham, game MVP Nick Demetrick and Kris Chastko, off a beautiful pass from Seltzer, with 1.4 seconds left, earning the goals. In the semifinals Sunday morning, the Bulldogs stopped the Westside Grizzlies 8-7 in overtime. Romanovitch scored five times, while Chastko had one before Seltzer slammed in the winner with 1:53 remaining in OT, assisted by Hannah Swift and Romanovitch.
The Vernon Sladen Moore Lakers went 2-1-1 at their home Pee Wee A Female tournament. Vernon opened the four-team event by tying Kamloops 1-1 Friday night in a physical tilt at Wesbild Centre. Makenna Hoffman had Vernon’s lone goal, while game MVP was Andie Kaneda. The initial meeting between Clearwater and Vernon Saturday morning at Wesbild provided lots of entertainment as Easton Gilowski buried a rebound from a Jordyn Pimm shot, less than a minute into a 5-1 Laker victory. Emily Clarke had a pair of markers, while Kaneda and Molly Box added singles. A huge help to the defence was the ferocious forecheck of Chelsea Marshall and Jordan Butler. Their efforts complemented the shutdown ability of defencemen Tylee Cooper, Ailish Curran and Cassidy Marshall who helped limit Clearwater to less than a dozen shots. Kim Whitelaw was great in goal and the Heart & Hustle winner was Clarke. Vernon’s toughest challenge came from the eventual tournament champions from Surrey Saturday afternoon at Wesbild in a 6-2 loss. The opening pace was like a category-four hurricane with Chelsea McCaig and Makenna Southam doing their Bobby Orr impersonations. Breanna Booth showed her versatility by pulling both forward and defence duties. Bailey Berndt helped Vernon weather the early storm in net and allowed the short-staffed Lakers to regroup. It was close until late but the local girls fell 6-2 in the end. Heart & Hustle award went to Hoffman. Vernon ended up playing Clearwater in the consolation final Sunday morning at Civic Arena on a technicality. They obviously missed their head coach Keith Tucker and standout forward Mairyn Tucker in a 3-2 loss. Taylor Vandale got Vernon’s first goal, while Kaneda had a shorty. Box received the Heart and Hustle. Salmon Arm doubled the Butcher Boys Red Wings 6-3 in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super League action Sunday in Vernon. Carter Bosquet, Steele Pelletier and Cole Benjaminsen scored for the Wings. The Lumby Tirecraft/Nor Renovations/Backyard Bobcat Novice C Stars lost 17-5 to the Kelowna Devils Saturday at Pat Duke Memorial Arena before recording a 7-1 victory over Westside #4. Nic Teale led the Stars with a hat-trick in the loss with Noah Clarke (1+1) and Mathew Yaremcio completing the attaxck. Clarke was in goal for the Stars in the win and made several great saves. Conner Seehaver picked up a hat-trick, while Quin Williamson (2), Teale (1+2) and Matthew Yaremcio all connected.
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Vernon’s Mairyn Tucker battles it out in the corner with Clearwater’s Meagan Sim during female Pee Wee hockey action Saturday at Wesbild Centre.
CALENDAR FRIDAY JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs Alberni Valley Bulldogs, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre.
SATURDAY JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs Penticton Vees, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre.
SUNDAY JUNIOR B HOCKEY – North Okanagan Knights vs Osoyoos Coyotes, 2 p.m. Nor-Val Sports Centre.
WEDNESDAY HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS – North Zone senior girls, Fulton Maroons @ Kalamalka Lakers, 6:30 p.m.
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Emily Kanester canned a game-high 18 points as the VSS Panthers outgunned the Fulton Maroons 63-43 in North Zone senior girls basketball league play Wednesday night at Vernon Secondary. Michelle Smith chipped in with 16 points for the Cats, who led 30-21 at the half. Karlee Webb fired 17 points for Fulton, who lost starter Kelsey Thompson to a knee injury. “What was a difficult year for us depthwise with only eight players is now a real problem and the rest of the girls will have to chip in and do the large number of things Kels does for us,” said Maroons’ head coach Jim Inglis. “It will be hard replacing 20-plus points a night and our defence will have to do much of that.”
In North Zone senior boys action Wednesday, Fulton hammered the host Panthers 101-34. The Maroons opened the Sa-Hali Sabre Classic Thursday against the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops. The winner meets the MEI Eagles of Abbotsford today. The Pleasant Valley Saints opened the 12-team tourney against the Abbotsford Collegiate Panthers Thursday, with the winner facing the host Sabres today. Meanwhile, VSS grad Kayla Forsyth will play her final home games as the Thompson University WolfPack host the UVic Vikings in CIS play this weekend. The fifth-year forward was one of head coach Scott Reeves’ first recruits. “Kayla was someone that I knew would make it to her fifth year of eligibility,” said Reeves. “She is a competitor and a physically tough individual. Her effort
is never ending and her commitment to academics is evidenced by her Academic All Canadian Status.” “I’m very excited about my last home games this weekend,” said Forsyth. Forsyth made her debut in a WolfPack uniform on Oct. 26, 2006 at the old TRU gym against the Fraser Valley. When it’s all said and done after the weekend, she will be a little emotional. “That is when it’ll hit me that my career at TRU will very soon be coming to an end. It has been tough knowing what is coming. By realizing the little time I have left at TRU, it has allowed me to look back and appreciate all the memories that the game and my teammates have given to me. It has also led me to have the desire to truly leave everything on the court, so that in the future I can look back and have no regrets.”
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Tweets and likes boost search and rescue group RICHARD ROLKE
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Using social media could pump some much-needed money into the Vernon Search and Rescue unit. Lumby’s Monashee U-Brew will donate 50 cents for every like on its Facebook page and 50 cents for every tweet to its Twitter account until Feb. 28. “Search and Rescue services the entire area of our customer base,� said owner LaRee Goddu. “If any of us wind up in trouble, they are the ones who will come and help us.� Goddu decided to use Facebook and Twitter for the fundraiser because of the growing popularity of social media. “It’s a great way for people to get involved,� she said. In 2010, the volunteer search unit responded to 44 calls, one less than the all-time record. On average, there are only about 35 calls a year. The unit currently has 65 members and 5,506 hours were spent on searches. Members also spend additional time on training and maintenance of equipment. “This is a great opportunity to promote their service,� said Goddu of the fundraiser. “They need fundraising help so they can help us when we need it.� Search and Rescue officials are pleased with the initiative launched by Monashee U-Brew. “It’s absolutely fantastic. We’re overwhelmed,� said director Stephanie Ross.
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have been reminded recently that we are all more alike than we are different. We start out in life as somebody’s child, then grow up to be somebody’s partner and perhaps become somebody’s parent and on it goes. The family tree grows taller and the branches spread out wider. The common denominator in any relationship is the need for love and acceptance. We all need to feel accepted for who we are and subsequently feel loved because of this. From the moment we are Carole Fawcett born, we are searching for the love that nurtures us physically, emotionally and psychologically. But it isn’t always smooth sailing. There can be unresolved issues that have been passed on generationally that create roadblocks to that elusive feeling of happiness, or get in the way of feeling satisfied with ourselves and our lives. The inability of a family member to show love usually stems from the lack of love shown to them. It’s one of those cycle things. Round and round it goes. It affects us on all levels. One of the most important areas and the one that can negatively impact our lives is self esteem. If you have low self esteem and you become involved with someone who has low self esteem, or work for someone who has low self esteem, the result will be partners or staff or family members who constantly walk around feeling unworthy. The domino effect of low self esteem can be powerfully pervasive. Decisions made in this state of mind will frequently be inappropriate or reactive as low self
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esteem breeds personalization of everything. Your thoughts become unbalanced and you take everything personally. If you think this might be you, remember that when someone says something unkind, or treats you as though you are ‘less than’, you do have a choice. You can understand that this person is mirroring to you, how they feel about themselves, or you can reframe it for yourself by focusing on something special and wonderful about you (easier said than done, but still do-able if you are mindful of these situations). I believe that the biggest impact we can have on humankind is a very basic one. If we were to treat everyone the way we would like to be treated (and yes, I know this isn’t an original thought, but obviously one we need to hear as often as possible), it would change our experience on this earth. We would become tolerant, kinder and more understanding of one another. We would focus on our shared experience and not on our differences. Everyone’s self esteem would improve, making for even more appreciation and validation of each other. Does your self esteem need to be tweeked? Start with applying the same understanding and kindness to yourself as you would like to receive from others. Perhaps make it a goal for 2011 to start feeling better about being you. You’ll find it to be contagious as you start on the journey toward healthy self esteem. Carole Fawcett is a Registered Professional Counsellor. She is a member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association and the Professional Writers Association of Canada. www. amindfulconnection.com
Dog licence renewal saves money Morning Star Staff
The countdown is on for Lake Country and North Westside dog owners to save some money by renewing their pet’s license. Feb. 28 is the deadline in the Central Okanagan Regional District to receive a 2011 dog tag for $20 if the dog is spayed or neutered and $60 if it isn’t. After that, a $20 late fee will be added for license renewals. “Hopefully, you’ll never have to use it, but having a dog tag on your pet’s collar makes it very easy for our dog control officers and pound staff to re-unite stray pets with their owners,” said Bruce Smith, communications co-ordinator. “Often it’s a matter of just a couple of phone calls so paying the $20 license fee now is a small price and could save you money. That’s because almost 75 per cent of the dogs that end up at the pound are not licensed, so before their pet is
“Paying the $20 licence fee now is a small price...” — Bruce Smith released their owners have to pay an additional $100 fee, on top of the regular impound and licensing fees.” Revenue from the sale of licenses helps offset the cost of providing dog control services. A list of license agents is printed on license renewal notices but is also available in the dog control section at www.regionaldistrict.com.
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The late Mary Rose Baldwin, a 10-year Vernon Community Policing Society volunteer, and known as the “Killer Old Lady” of the RCMP Jean Minguy Memorial Youth Academy for her penchant for “popping” unsuspecting academy cadets, is being honoured by the society with a $2,600 donation to the Vernon School District.
‘Killer old lady’ honoured ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Vernon Community Policing Society is honouring its killer volunteer. The late Mary Rose Baldwin, known as the “Killer Old Lady” of the RCMP Jean Minguy Memorial Youth Academy, will be remembered with a donation of $2,600 to the Vernon School District by the community policing society. “Mary Rose was a powerhouse,” said Rachael Zubick of the community policing society in announcing the donation. “She was a 10-year volunteer at our office, a champion of the RCMP and a champion of law enforcement.” Baldwin, who passed away Jan. 5 at the age of 87, earned the reputation as a killer old lady for “pop-
“Mary Rose was a powerhouse.” — Rachael Zubick ping” unexpected cadets during the youth academy in Vernon. She would often play the role of a suspected drunk driver, and the cadets were told during the scenario that “everything was not as it appears.” In an interview with The Morning Star in October 2009, after her forced retirement as a community police office volunteer at age 85 due to insurance purposes, Baldwin took great delight in telling how she’d whack the cadets. “One year, this kid was playing
the part of an officer and I had a gun sitting beside me. I was supposed to be the drunk old lady. He came up to the car and I popped him,” said Baldwin, who “popped” 16 out of 19 cadets during her time at the academy, giving her the highest mortality rate among volunteers, earning her the moniker, “Killer Old Lady.” “She proudly holds the honour of the highest kills at the youth academy,” said Zubick. “She would teach youth everything is not as it seems and expect the unexpected, especially a killer old granny who would take you out in a second.” The money for the donation was raised through the community police society’s fall ball ($2,500) plus a $100 donation from a citizen.
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Fruit growers schooled in marketing JUDIE STEEVES Black Press
An Okanagan College marketing professor is instructing B.C.’s fruit growers on capturing a larger share of the market, Adding value is key, said Rick Appleby, marketing professor in the college’s Okanagan School of Business, but he said it’s also important to know your customers; their needs and interests; and what they have to spend. By persuading your customer there’s added value to your product, they’re more likely to be willing to pay more for it, he explained. Prior to his presentation to growers, he said he did a little market research and discovered only 60 per cent of his students buy apples every week. The reason, he found, was that apples weren’t available for sale nearby. “Why weren’t they available?” he asked. Millions could be sold to students alone, he said. In addition, he found that lots of restaurants don’t have apple dishes on their menus. “Something’s missing,” he noted. As well, he said retailers are consolidating, exchange rates have weakened, fuel costs are increasing and world production is increasing. But, he said the good news is that the industry is developing new varieties; there’s room for the industry to grow in domestic markets; the population is increasing; there’s increasing support for the buy-local movement; and there is support for socially and environmentallyresponsible businesses. He advised growers to capitalize more on their long history of recognition for the Okanagan and B.C. brand. It’s also important to optimize quality, he said, and to build relationships. Growers should think outside the box in
marketing apples. Take a familiar, wellknown brand and think of it in terms of local
fruit, such as StarBob’s Apple Outlets, he suggested with a grin. Market apples as a
healthy snack for after exercising, for example, he said. He advised that just
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Riders jump on carpool bandwagon Morning Star Staff
Carpool.ca has just released the results of the ThompsonOkanagan’s fourth annual Carpool Week promotion. The event attracted 52 new registrations for Vernon and a total of 65 registrations for the North Okanagan. The ThompsonOkanagan gained 288 new registrations and now has a database of 1,335 registrations. “As more people register, more matches can take place and carpooling becomes an even more viable transportation alternative for commuters,” said Wendy Majewski,
Carpool.ca recently launched a new website with a variety of new features. Users can now add multiple trips (for work and event matching), take advantage of corridor matching (which provides matches along a travel route) and use a trip tracker to measure their personal greenhouse gas reductions as a result of carpooling. “It’s important to note that carpooling doesn’t require a large commitment,” said Anne Marie Thornton, Carpool.ca manager. ““Our desire to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emis-
“As more people register, more matches can take place and carpooling becomes an even more viable transportation alternative.” — Wendy Majewski Vernon’s transportation demand management co-ordinator. “Carpooling provides other benefits besides saving money, including improving our air quality and reducing traffic on our roads.” As part of Carpool Week 2010, commuters were encouraged to visit Carpool.ca and
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Jocelyn Adamson, left, Bernice Fendley, Carol Abernathy and Jeanette McPhee, of the Hospice Harmony Quartet is taking bookings for singing Valentines on Feb. 14 with all proceeds to the North Okanagan Hospice Society.
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The Hospice Harmony Quartet members share the love of singing and will also share their support for the Hospice Society with Valentine serenades Feb. 14. “People have us sing for husbands, wives, friends, for anyone who is special in their lives,” said Sonja Blundell, quartet manager. The quartet has performed at homes, offices, restaurants, care facilities and businesses, even at the Recreation Complex swimming pool. Members Jeanette McPhee, Carol Abernathy,
Bernice Fendley and Jocelyn Adamson bring a long-stem red rose to the lucky recipient of their singing Valentine and offer a choice of three songs, Take Me In Your Arms And Never Let Me Go, Let Me Be There, and I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You. They will deliver the Valentine songs in Greater Vernon on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. They usually do about 30 visits and raise more than $1,000 for the Hospice Society. Book the Hospice Harmony Quartet ($30) by calling Blundell at 250-558-2993.
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An Armstrong business is issuing a challenge to residents to support their favourite charity. Heaton Place Retirement Residence has put up $1,000 that could benefit the Alzheimers Society, the Royal Canadian Legion in Armstrong, the Royal Canadian Legion in Enderby, the Seniors Information and Resource Bureau, the Seniors Activity Centre, the Halina Centre and the Schubert Centre. “We knew we wanted to give
back to the community in a significant way to kick off the new year, but with so many deserving groups we were struggling with how to disperse the money fairly,” said Alex Miller, Heaton Place spokesperson. “In the end we all agreed that the best solution would be to let the public decide.” Members of the public can go to the Heaton Place presentation centre at 3340 Okanagan St. in Armstrong during regular business hours (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and vote for any
one of the seven local groups. The $1,000 will be split based on the percentage of votes each charity/not-for-profit receives. “For example, if one group earns 15 per cent of the votes, they would get $150, which is 15 per cent of the funds,” said Heaton. Voting will run until March 26 when the finally tally will be announced. “I hope we see lots of participation from individuals and businesses in the community in support of such great causes,” said Heaton.
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arts B 4EN YEARS IS STILL WORTH THE DRIVE Emerson Drive puts a few kilometres on the odometer for its Decade and Driving tour KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
The road from Grande Prairie to Nashville is long, with a few twists and turns here and there, but it has been well worth the drive for Brad Mates of Emerson Drive. About to head north once again, Mates and his bandmates are embarking on their 33-city, cross-Canada Decade and Driving tour that starts in Victoria Tuesday, the same day the band’s new greatest hits package, Decade of Drive, is released. The band arrives in Vernon Thursday. Founding member and lead vocalist Mates is looking forward to the journey; the reverse of the same one the native of Alberta made more than a decade ago when he and his band decided to move to the Music City to find a record label. (They had already been together six years before then under the name 12 Gauge.) The move paid off, and six albums later, Emerson Drive, named for the Emerson Trail that crosses western Alberta and joins the Alaskan Highway, has accumulated numerous hits and fans from both sides of the border. “I think Shania (Twain), Carolyn Dawn (Johnson) and their impact in the U.S. helped us in a way. It also helped to have the right music,� said Mates, who when in Nashville, spends most of his time with family, including his nine-month-old son. “We’ve been lucky to have a great fan base in Canada and the U.S. Nashville can be a make it or break it town, especially now. I’d be scared if I knew I was getting into it now. It’s harder than ever.� Ten years, and a few record label changes later, and Mates along with his bandmates Danick Dupelle, David Pichette, Mike Melancon and Dale Wallace have no regrets. With a number of top-five country and mainstream radio hits, including a #1 single in the U.S. (Moments), which was nominated for a Grammy, and at least 15 hits in Canada, it was understandably a tough call when it came to picking the songs for Decade of Drive, said Mates.
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Brad Mates, centre, with band Emerson Drive bring their Decade and Driving tour to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Thursday, Feb. 10. A deluxe version of the album is also in the works and will feature exclusive enhanced video content, previously unreleased acoustic songs, a specially recorded new song, and interview footage. “A lot of thought goes into it. You’ll hear stuff you haven’t heard in a while. That’s what makes it interesting, when you can break the songs down in different kinds of ways,� said Mates. “That said, half the songs are what people know. These are songs we feel have made an impact on our careers and to our fan base.� Decade of Drive’s first single is a previously unreleased track, When I See You Again, which for Mates, along with Dupelle, was the most cathartic to write. The song is about losing their former bassist, Patrick Bourque, to suicide in 2007, a day before he was to turn 30. “It took three years for us to write that song. If we’d written it right after losing him, I don’t think the message would have come
out in the right way,� said Mates, recalling the band’s biggest hit that also talked about suicide. “Moments was a big thing for us, and when we were making Decade, we sat around six years after it came out, and looked at it. Some at the time thought there was a negative message in the song, but we thought it was an important message to tell. I still get emails from people about it, and what it’s meant to them.� Another important message for the band is staying connected to its roots. Although Grande Prairie is not part of this month’s tour, Emerson Drive still makes its annual pilgrimage to the city to perform in benefits, and last year they went up to Edmonton to be part of the Canadian Country Music Awards. While there, the band joined a group of Canadian country music stars in the live recording of Standing Strong and True (For Tomorrow) in support of Canada’s troops
in Afghanistan, a project started by Vernon entrepreneur Barry Stecyk. “That was an easy decision for us,� said Mates. “It’s a great cause, and being Canadian and involved with something that benefits the troops and their families, when the idea was proposed to us, it took us less than five minutes to answer yes.� And as the band gets ready to head off on highways miles from their home, one thing is for sure: they plan to keep driving. “Doing this with longevity is a huge goal,� said Mates. “I look back 16 years ago, we were just out of high school, I never thought we would be going as long as we have, but we plan to keep going as long as possible.� Emerson Drive’s Decade and Driving tour stops at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Thursday, Feb. 10. Opening for the band is Canadian alt country artist Ridley Bent. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42.50 at the Ticket Seller. Call 549-7469, or order online at www.ticketseller.ca.
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The buzz has hit the streets, and on Feb. 12, there will be a buzz inside Paddlewheel Hall for Winter Carnival when Aussie band OKA plays the Komasket Music Festival Valentine’s dance. Last seen in Vernon this past summer, OKA’s feel-good dance vibes –– a mix of Aborigine roots, reggae, jazz, and electronica –– made the band one of the favourites of the 2010 Komasket festival, said KMF artistic director Devaki Thomas. “The magic OKA made at Komasket 2010 is still echoing in the valley,” said Thomas, adding the Carnival dance is to raise funds for this year’s 10th annual festival to take place at Komasket Park on the Okanagan Indian Reserve. “The plan is to present a lineup featuring some of the favourite artists from the last nine years with a few surprises thrown in,” she said. “With the Canada-wide cuts to arts funding, festivals are having to be creative to pay the bills and the KMF has a passion for and a template for these dance parties.” Hailing from Australia’s Gold Coast, OKA’s sound is deeply rooted in the laid-back coastal style of their ancestral home. The band consists of Stu Boga Fergie (aka “Didgeristu,” as nicknamed by his Yakin Andu elders), the big man behind the beats, and raw didgeridoo rhythms and vocals; Chris Lane on slide guitar and woodwinds, including Indian and Chinese bamboo flutes and soprano sax; and newest member Charles “Zappa” Wall on native percussion and drums. OKA has already independently sold more than 60,000 albums worldwide, a true testament to their ever growing appeal to people of all ages and cultures. Following four previous album releases, the band’s latest release, OKA Love, is a celebration of Australian cultures, sinking deep into the roots of the Asia Pacific region.
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OKA’s Chris Lane, left, Charles Wall, and “Didgeristu” Boga Fergie meld Australian indigenous sounds, with flute, guitar, electronic beats and more at the Komasket Valentine’s dance during Winter Carnival. The album, which blends organic earth rhythms in a smooth hi-fidelity sound full of uplifting melodies, tones and textures, was
recorded by Fergie and Lane in their own studio in Coolum Beach, Queensland. While touring extensively, OKA has built a
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Dr. Schwarcz will address in his talk such questions as: Why does popcorn pop? Why are there holes in Swiss cheese? Why did Van Gogh mangle his ear? Can chocolate really make you fall in love? After this presentation you’ll wonder no more!
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But there’s something within The Mechanic that puts it a notch above Statham’s usual kick-butt fare (Crank, The Transporter, etc.) This one, for the most part, takes itself seriously. Sure, it’s absurd at almost every turn, but the fact that West and company refuse to crack a smile? Pretty cool. The feature is currently playing at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
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originality, honesty, and passion,” said Thomas. “The band is also easily internationally transportable. Technology and years of refinement mean they can tour their massive sound with no compromise or excess baggage costs.” The Komasket/Winter Carnival Valentine’s Dance Party with OKA and special guests takes place Saturday, Feb. 12 at Paddlewheel Hall in Okanagan Landing. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance at the Ticket Seller (549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca), the Bean Scene and the Vernon Winter Carnival office. Kids 12 and under are free.
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Live Wire ART SHOWS COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre lower lobby. Artist’s Choice 2010 juried art show featuring work by members of the North Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Runs to Feb. 15. Available for viewing to ticket holders for shows at the PAC. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Ninth annual Winter Show and Sale. Artists are showing work in a variety of medium: oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media paintings; sculpture; one of a kind ceramics; textile; scrimshaw, all original works in very unique and distinctive style. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Closing today is work by Vernon School District 22 secondary school students, Sound and Sight: The Art of Music. On the NOAA Members Wall is work by Beverly Mitchell. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 307-5595. Headbones has returned to the Okanagan from New York and Toronto and is using its Vernon-based studio/residence to host contemporary art exhibitions. Feb. 10 to March 20 features recent paintings by Coldstream artist Heidi Thompson in The Colour Experience, Scott McEwan’s recent body of neo-psychedelic works, Tweener, and selected works by Robert Bigelow, Steve Rockwell and Katia Santibanez. Design works by Vernon’s Carl St. Jean and Julie Oakes’ working studio will also be available for viewing. Opening reception is Thursday, Feb. 10, 6 to 9 p.m. (Call for parking info.) Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. or by appointment. KALAMALKA VERTIGO Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. The work of local painter Destanne Norris is featured for February. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Voted the Best Place to Buy Art in the North Okanagan, Nadine’s is currently hosting its sixth annual Winter Art Show. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and 9:30 to 4 on Saturdays. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Current exhibitions include R.B. Wainwright’s Dream Symbols and My Art, a body of paintings based on the understanding of psychosomatics and a psychoanalytical study of dreams; group exhibition, Dermagraphics: The Art of Tattoo Design, created by seven tattoo artists from Vernon, Vancouver, Salmon Arm, and Toronto, all of whom are involved in developing and creating original designs intended to be executed as permanent bodily adornments; UBCO Advanced Printmaking, Proof Positive a group exhibition created by students enrolled in the advanced printmaking studio courses in UBC Okanagan’s creative studies program.
CARNIVAL ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Winter Carnival is smoking hot in the ANAF’s Spitfire Lounge and Hangar. Tonight is a country western dance with Lee Dinwoodie and band. Saturday is Almost Alan (a tribute to Alan Jackson), and Feb. 11 is the Irish Pub Night with Maritime Celtic band Cod Gone Wild. Tickets are available at the Winter Carnival office, 3401-35th Ave., or by calling 250-545-2236 or online at www. vernonwintercarnival.com. KALEIDOSCOPE OF WORLD DANCE at the Vernon Recreation Centre auditorium today, showcasing dances from tap, ballet, modern and hip hop; featuring studios from Silhouette Dance School, Arise Dance Ministry and Hula Halau Ke Aloha Polynesian dance. Rogers Foods will be doing a bread baking demonstration with tasting at intermission. Tickets include bean soup and a bun plus cultural desserts will be on sale. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, at the Vernon Winter Carnival office. SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR Laugh out loud at this annual
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CSI “OKANAGAN” A sketch comedy revue starring Roman Danylo from CTV’s Comedy Inc. is at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. This touring comedy show is jam packed with hilarious sketches, improv comedy, and a title parody sketch featuring Roman impersonating David Caruso cracking a case that could only happen in “your town.” Tickets are $25/adults $23 students/seniors, Group of 4 $84 at the customer service counter at the Lake Country municipal hall or call 250-766-9309. EMERSON DRIVE Canadian country band brings its Decade and Driving Tour to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Thursday, Feb. 10. Expect all of Emerson Drive’s greatest hits. Ridley Bent opens. Tickets are $42.50 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS Just when you thought Elvis had left the building… along comes three Las Vegas impersonators who will pay tribute to the King at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Feb. 11. Tickets are $39.75 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. THE LOST FINGERS Montreal trio plays swinging gypsy style of “jazz manouche” inspired by Django Reinhardt Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Creekside Theatre, Lake Country. Band plays jazzed-up renditions of nostalgic hits by the likes of AC/DC, Stevie Wonder, Technotronic, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Samantha Fox, and Céline Dion. Tickets are $25/adults, $22 students/seniors and $80 for a family 4-pack at the Customer Service Counter at the Lake Country municipal hall or call 250-766-9309. QUARTETTO GELATO North Okanagan Community Concert Assoc. brings back this classical quartet which blends oboe, cello, violin, accordion – and human voice – with multi-instrument mastery, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. NOCCA memberships and single tickets ($35/adult, $17.50/student under 18) are available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469. CHOREALIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE presents Warm Music for a Winter Evening Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Trinity United Church. A warm blend of Renaissance, classical and modern a cappella music. Tickets $10 at the door, or call Frank: 250-545-3731 (www.chorealis.ca).
FILM VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema. Oscar nominated documentary feature Inside Job, which takes a closer look at what brought about the financial meltdown in U.S., screens Monday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with regular show start times of 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Admission is $7, and tickets are available a week in advance at the Towne Cinema box office and the Bean Scene.
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS ACOUSTIC JAM St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, Knight Ave., Enderby. Open circle jam on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Share your talents. For more info call 306-3688. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Thursday at 8 p.m. BLUEGRASS JAMS Jams are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and go to 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. Admission $3 at the door. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jam with the Mabel Lickers Band. Dinner music starts around 7 p.m. Rockin’ country blues jam from 9 to midnight. More info at www.RauckOn.com. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Every Sunday jam, 4 to 8 p.m. Country, rock, blues with Zeb and Driving Sideways. CHECKERS BAR AND GRILL at the Vernon Best Western Lodge. The Rippin’ Rattlers host a regular Sunday jam from 5 to 9 p.m. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. Next coffee house is Feb. 19. Sign up early for open mic. For info. call 250-549-1260.
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Live Wire KARAOKE/JAMS ETC. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Karaoke with 3 Monkees every Friday and Saturday. Starts at 8 p.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday and Sunday night starting at 7 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6355. Acoustic-style open mic, hosted by Rory, every Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and/or voice. Open to music, poetry, story-telling, comedy. Family-friendly evening. Limited seating so come out early and sign up when you arrive TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. THE SALOON Silver Star Mountain Resort village, 250558-6881. Open mic with Scottie Reh every Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. If you know a song or play an instrument bring yourself along. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 - 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday afternoon jam session from 2 to 5 p.m. Sing? Play a musical instrument or just love to dance and listen? Come out and join the fun. It’s free.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Steel Wound, an acoustic trio of two guitars and bass, will be playing their mix of blues, folk and rock ‘n’ roll Feb. 11
starting at 7:30 p.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. 18th annual Road Hockey Tournament features live entertainment provided by Vernon band Redfish, Feb. 18 and 19. No cover. MONASHEE’S BAR AND GRILL 2922 30th Ave., 5031378. Monashee’s hosts a Yuk-Yuks Comedy show every Friday night in February. Laugh away the week’s worries with us here at Monashee’s. Show starts at 7 p.m. tonight. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Monashee’s. Call for tickets and reservations 250-503-1378 or visit www. monashees.ca. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk with locals perform Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Cover is $5. THE SALOON Silver Star Mountain Resort village, 250558-6881. Tonight Wheelhouse brings its Hip-inspired rock to The Saloon stage. The Dirt rocks with Motley, Kiss, Metallica and more Feb. 12. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Sherman Doucette and his Tankful of Blues plays harmonica with boogie blues & funky soul vocals, Saturday. Doors open at 7:15 p.m: music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup. Get your tickets early for this gig will sell out fast! For more details check out www.vernonjazzclub.ca. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 - 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Saturday, dance or sing to the music of Pam Ferens as she entertains you with her karaoke.
POWERHOUSE THEATRE Presents Ken Ludwig’s Tony award winning comedy/farce Lend Me a Tenor, directed by Matt Brown. Play runs Feb. 16 to 19 at 8 p.m., Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 22 to 26 at 8 p.m. All performances at Powerhouse Theatre, 2901-35th Ave. Tickets are available at Ticket Seller, phone 549-7469 or online at www.ticketseller.ca. Ticket prices are $22/adults, $20/matinee, $16/ students and Terrific Tuesdays. (Note: mature language.)
The Blues Brothers Too “Show Band Revue” Thurs - Feb 10 - Rec Center Auditorium - 7 pm
“SHOW BAND” Mal “Sax to the Max” Green Heather “Captain” Davis
Jim “In the Groove” Caldwell
Chuck “Chief” Siggs
Brad “Diamond” Dillman
Bruce “Brass Man” Dougall
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2704 Highway 6, Vernon, BC Phone/Fax: (250) 545-3644 Email: info@okscience.ca Website: www.okscience.ca
Have you ever wondered why ocean tides rise and fall? Conducted your own kitchen chemistry experiments? Were curious about why things do what they do? Ask your own questions, find your own answers and enter the 2011 North Okanagan Shuswap Regional Science Fair. Design a project or research cool technology and you’ll have the chance to win awesome prizes, including a trip to Toronto for the Canada-Wide Science Fair! Join the Science Fair Club at the Okanagan Science Centre and get help turning your big idea into an award-winning science fair project!
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through these songs of ernon Celtic whiskey, journeys and folk group, Cod beloved landscapes. Gone Wild has The album is a long brought the Maritimes player (16 songs) that out west and the whisplays quickly, key into wine focusing on country. good-time The reels, ballads four-piece and laments. acousticAnnalee by based band Northup is recorded its a mournful debut album example of at Vernon the latter, full Recording Studios, but Dean Gordon-Smith of longing and loss. channeled the The contrast of dewy mists and perspiring walls of a rowdy Mercer’s and Northup’s voices brings old world St. John’s kitchen party dynamics to the band’s courtesy of transplantsound. There’s levity ed east coaster Andrew and longing – a bit of Mercer. a major/minor sound Singer/strummer chase. Mercer and his bandMercer’s jaunty mates, keyboardist/ delivery shines clearly vocalist Betty Anne on tracks like Nancy Northup, fiddler, Pete Whiskey, a stellar traKerr and drummer/ ditional song whose singer Chad “Rhino” Carter, have found soli- seeming familiarity has darity in the Maritime- a perennial hook that’s Celtic style, itself one of timeless –– the ultimate old-time party song. the original sounds of early Canada. Cod Gone Wild is tradition-based and gives ballads and pumped-up folk songs a tight working over. The band’s style is based around the storysongs and flowing vocal Voted by Okanagan Life Magazine harmonies of Mercer, Best Asian, Vegetarian and Northup, and Carter Family Restaurant (Dirty Old Town) –– it can be heard as a sound frozen in time and moved forward, but the sentiments are straight up. The fleet-fingered fiddling of Pete Kerr and the tightly synched drumming of Carter keeps the energy unflagging and whips Serving our valued customers the music along. This for the past 35 years. is “up” music; a pro3006 - 28th Ave, Vernon • 250-545-5137 nounced lilt moves
Catch Cod Gone Wild live when they play at the Irish Pub Night Feb. 11 during Vernon Winter Carnival. The event happens at the Army Navy Air Force Spitfire unit #5. Tickets/info are at the Winter Carnival office.
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Empowering the women of Nepal CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
While Canadians can never walk in the shoes of Nepalese women, they can contribute to buying boots for the women who want to improve their education and employment opportunities by training to be trek guides. “I met the sisters for the first time when I was trekking in Nepal in 1999,” said Rev. Sharon Ferguson Hood of Trinity United Church, who is organizing a dinner and slide show benefit for the women guides. “They were leading treks then but they were fearful of the repercussions in the traditional, patriarchal society. There had never been women guides and porters in the country but they found that women trekkers from around the world were wanting to trek with women guides and porters.” The sisters, Nicky, Dicky and Lucky Chhetri, persevered and built up their business, 3 Sisters Adventure, which trains women to be guides and porters. While the technical skills are world class, the training in English and other languages and the self-confidence gained from having a well-paying job are just as important. The women use their earnings to pay for further education, help their families and go on to work in other aspects of ecotourism or open their own businesses. Working through the organization Empowering Women of Nepal, the Chhetri sisters also support an orphanage and school and provide women’s health training and share their experiences with other women’s organizations around the world.
“I have seen Nepalese porters working just wearing flip flops. I took 15 pairs of rock climbing shoes last time and this year with the help of Valhalla Sports, I want to take 12 pairs of hiking boots. Having the boots and socks and anything else we can take means a lot to these women,” said Ferguson Hood, who has been to Nepal six times and is returning later this year with a group of six B.C. women to Jumla in western Nepal, one of the poorest and most remote areas of the country. They will be on a 12-day trek of the region. In the past, Ferguson Hood has taken tents, sleeping bags, hiking clothing and school supplies. “This is much bigger than it looks. Helping the sisters to help women gain skills means that they will not be taken for the sex trade and they and their families will have a better life. For me, this is about empowerment of women. It has been amazing to get to know the sisters and watch them grow to an organization that no longer lives in fear but works fully in the world. I go to support them in their work.” The Nepalese Dinner Night features a meal of nan bread, dahl bhat (lentils and onions) and rice. There will be a slide show to give an overview of the country. All proceeds go towards providing the boots and anything left over will go for other supplies for the orphanage/school or the trek training school. The B.C. women going to Nepal are volunteers and pay all their own expenses. The dinner takes place at Trinity United Church in Vernon Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Admission is by donation but reservations must be made no later than Feb. 11. For more information and reservations, call 250-545-0797.
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The Nepalese dinner at Trinity United Church Feb. 13 will benefit 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking which trains Nepalese women to be guides.
Innovative therapies for easing back pain
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ost of us know someone who is suffering from back pain. In fact, about 80 per cent of us will be afflicted with back pain at some point in our lives. It interferes with daily living and is responsible for 35 per cent of all days taken off from work. Why You Hurt: Your spinal column is made up of bones (vertebrae) that are separated by round spongy pads of cartilage called discs that act like shock absorbers to cushion your body as you move. Tendons, ligaments and muscles help to hold the bones in alignment. If any of these physical pieces are strained, swollen or broken, Dr. Denise De Monte you get pain. You don’t have to get hit by a falling piano. Simple things like bending, lifting and twisting, and daily activities such as yard or housework, are sufficient to cause pain. Sports-related injuries or the jolt from a vehicle accident (even low speed) can stress your back. Other causes are degeneration due to arthritis and osteoporosis, and congenital conditions of the spine such as scoliosis. Additional factors include obesity, smoking, stress, toxicity, bad posture, poor physical condition, diet and sleeping positions. And as you age your bone density
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and muscle elasticity decrease. Your discs gradually become dehydrated and less flexible, impairing their ability to cushion the vertebrae. Acupuncture, laser therapy and injections of natural medicines are proven and effective treatments for pain. Patients also benefit from traditional spinal manipulation by a chiropractor. There are, however, new and exciting therapies that provide exceptional relief for back pain (as well as neck, hip, knee and leg pain). The following innovative therapies could make a real difference for you. Flexion-Distraction: Developed by Dr. James Cox, D.C., flexion-distraction requires a special treatment table with moveable parts. You lie face down on the table, your legs are strapped in and the table gently separates in the middle. The doctor gently stretches your spine with slow, careful movements. The lower half of your body is moved down and up, to each side and sometimes even in a circular motion. All of these movements are tested by the doctor to make sure that you experience no pain during the process. Patients say they feel “stretched out.” Flexion-Distraction differs from traditional spinal manipulation in that there are no quick movements or thrusting. Studies have reported that for maximum results, the average number of treatments is 12 over a period of 29 days.
Kaufmann Technique: This gentle hands-on therapy was perfected by Dr. Stephen Kaufmann, D.C. When you are in pain or have trigger points (spots of sharp pain), the muscles responsible for the pain are in a state of contraction (like a cramp). Using your body’s natural reflexes, the doctor elicits relaxation in contracted muscles responsible for your pain. This decreases and eliminates trigger points and pain. Prolotherapy: An advanced injection technique, Prolotherapy treats chronic pain around the joints and areas of muscular attachment. The injections contain medicines that stimulate the injured area to increase the healing process. This procedure stabilizes, strengthens and supports traumatized tissue, restoring proper function. Also known as regenerative injection therapy, it’s an excellent choice when nothing else has worked. Fast Acting Pain Relief: If you are consistently having to use drugs and/or physical therapies to stave off your back pain, or if you have pain that just won’t go away, you should seriously consider these innovative therapies, offered at our centre that can help resolve your pain. A bonus is that they can work relatively quickly, so you won’t need months of therapy to determine what the best treatment is for you. Dr. Denise De Monte is a naturopathic physician in Vernon at the De Monte Centre Natural Medicine.
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February 9 7:00pm - 9:00pm Village Green Hotel Sierra Room Admission: $5.00
Description: Art will be displayed around the room from local Galleries and Artists. There will be complimentary appetizers to enjoy as you admire the art. This will be a fun relaxing evening for all ages!
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When ‘Mary’ becomes ‘Harry’
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ear Annie: “Bill” and I have been married for 42 years. I recently learned that he has been in touch with a former co-worker. Friends saw him having lunch with “Mary.” I also saw a short e-mail from her, saying, “Hi! Same time, same place. Looking forward to it.” She signed it: “Love, Mary.” Needless to say, I brought this to Bill’s attention. He admitted they’d had lunch a few times, but said signing “love” meant nothing. Bill explained Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar that they are good friends and he finds out stuff from her, like the latest gossip. Well, Annie, to me this is obviously more than just a co-worker relationship. I told him I wanted these “dates” stopped immediately, as this relationship could only lead to trouble. He agreed to stop. Last week, Bill told me he was going to meet “Harry” for lunch. I checked his e-mail and learned that he met up with Mary. I am hurt by this betrayal. Bill now says I’m being ridiculous and he has no intention of ending the lunch dates. I am devastated. I told Bill it would be best if we separated to give both of us time to think. He says separating is
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absurd. How do I get rid of a husband who refuses to leave? We have a married daughter in another state, so getting away for a while could be the best thing for me to do right now. — Thrown for a Loop Dear Thrown: Bill should not have met with Mary without your knowledge and approval, but we don’t believe it is an affair. It sounds like he misses his job, wants to keep up with the gossip and enjoys her company. Unfortunately, your extreme reaction has turned it into a power struggle and a major marital crisis. Unless you want a divorce, we urge you to find a neutral third party — a counselor, clergyperson or family friend — who can mediate your disagreement and help you find a way back to each other before it’s too late. Dear Annie: I am a heavy smoker. I am aware of the health risks (and the expense) and know I should quit, but I feel healthy now and have no desire to stop. A couple of family members extracted a promise from me that I would quit smoking as my Christmas present to them. I know these family members are only thinking of my health, and it seemed like a fair “gift.” But without my daily nicotine fix, I am feeling very grumpy, as well as angry with the relatives for getting me to make such a promise. Is it really possible to quit smoking for someone else? If so, do you have some
suggestions for easing the process? — Grumpy Quitter Dear Grumpy: It is possible to quit for someone else if the motivation is strong enough, but you still must be willing. The fact that you agreed to this promise with the intention of keeping it means you do have some motivation to quit. Also, until the nicotine is out of your system, you will continue to have cravings and feel “grumpy.” First talk to your doctor about assistance. Also, if you type “quit smoking” into any search engine, you will find a long list of sites offering a variety of help. We recommend the National Cancer Institute at smokefree.gov or 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669). Dear Annie: You printed a letter from “Upset Wife,” who had years of illnesses and surgeries and whose husband is no longer interested in intimacy. Over the past 10 years, my wife has had many surgeries. She is doing better now, but it’s hard to think romantically about someone when you have been her nurse, cook and maid, rather than a mate. “Upset Wife” should take a look at what she is contributing to the partnership. She should be acting like a wife, not a patient. Otherwise, it just takes time. — Sad but True Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.
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Capsule College returns on March 10 with a series of four Thursday morning talks around the theme of “Pursuing the Possible.” All speakers will address the dreams they hold for themselves and their communities, and how they are working for or have achieved change. The Speaker Series is a fund-raising event sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Vernon Branch, with proceeds going to student scholarships at Okanagan College. The spring series begins March 10, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in the Halina Centre (in the Rec Centre, 37th Avenue, Vernon). The first talk is by Werner Gysi, author of Harmonic Farming: Homesteading and A
Family of Six at Sea. His books aim to inspire readers to become more enthusiastic about their own life and to live on their own terms. During his careers as an electronic engineer, business owner, sailor, teacher of science, apiarist, author, distributor, farmer and musician he noticed that dreams can come true. Join him to hear what he has to share and be prepared to laugh…and learn. On March 17, Aleksandra Dulic and Maggie Shirley from the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC Okanagan will share their recent work, a 3D
game simulation, Future Delta: Experiencing Climate Change Through An Interactive Virtual World. Dulic’s artistic creations are exhibited internationally and in this one she combines climate change modeling, socioeconomic scenario analysis, and 3D modeling with sounds and images to make climate change science and solutions more real and understandable to a wider audience. On March 24, Sharon McCoubrey will address How The Arts Are Vital To Your Community. McCoubrey is president of the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan,
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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 4
Feature Event: Enjoy Insect Delicacies at the Okanagan Science Centre Feb. 5
B.C. GOV’T RETIRED EMPLOYEES’ ASSOC. LUNCHEON re bugs really a good source of Feb. 4 at the Schubert Centre at 12:30 p.m. protein? Could insect menus be a LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE ANAF Feb. 4, we’ll be cooknew solution to pest control? These ing up a storm for the Lee Dinwoodie dance, in our hall. questions and more will be answered at the BBQ beef on bun, slaw, baked beans: $8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Okanagan Science Centre, as we prepare ADVANCED SEARCHING TRAINING AT THE LIBRARY If you use the library catalogue to request movies, books or and sample delicious treats made with real music, here’s a great opportunity to improve your skills and bugs! The fun takes place this Saturday, Feb. save time! By learning how to search for an exact format 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Okanagan (books on CD but not audiocassette, for example), reading Science Centre, at the entrance to Polson level, genre, or all materials on a subject, you’ll find more Park, in the red brick building. Regular of what you want in less time. The Vernon library is offering admission rates will apply, free for OSC advanced searching classes Thursday afternoons and Friday members. Visit www.okscience.ca for details mornings. Each session is 15-20 minutes, and is limited to on this and other Cooking with Carnival two people. Pre-register at the Vernon branch information events at the OSC. desk or by calling 250-542-7610, ext. 3. KINDALE THRIFT STORE Has re-opened at same location, 2725 Patterson Ave. Armstrong, Our new hours are Monday WEE TREASURES Drop-in playtime for parents and chil- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have done a complete dren (ages 0-6). Informal play, song, craft and snack time. We on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. change of stock, plus we have a wide variety of bridal or meet Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. downstairs at Faith Baptist HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you are one of formal dresses for graduation etc. Come and check us out. Church (3908-27th St). For more information please call Tina the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected LUMBY UCW HOST VALENTINE’S LUNCH/BAKE SALE at 250-260-4121 or Carmen at 250-545-7700. by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential info., support and/ Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Lumby United Church hall ENDERBY WINTER MARKET with local and organic pro- or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. on Park Ave (off Vernon St./Hwy 6) in Lumby. Treat your duce, fruit, eggs, honey, baking and crafts. Every Friday, 10 SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon Mental Health Valentine to a tasty lunch of homemade soup, sandwiches, a.m.-1 p.m. and then again with different vendors 3 p.m.-6 and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing dessert and beverage for $5 or less. And while you are there p.m. at Legion Hall. For info., call Gabriele at 838-6581. a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn take a look at the homemade goodies on the bake table. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Piranha about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, FOUR AGREEMENTS WISDOM GROUP Meets Feb. 4 at Poker. These live Texas Hold’em tournaments are played all while increasing your capacity to support an individual strug7:30 p.m. in Coldstream. Call 250-542-5416. over B.C. Here in Vernon they are going to be played at differ- gling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with monk Gen Kelsang ent venues each night of the week and Friday they are at the behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health Sanden Feb. 4 from 7-8:45 p.m. Vernon library, 3001-32nd Legion! The more people that sign up and play for points the and Addictions at 250-549-5737. Ave. Guided meditations and teachings on how to direct more the quarterly jackpots are worth! New members arrive B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Our mission is and use the power of our mind. Drop-in class. Fees adults Friday at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. All welcome, you to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For $10, Students and seniors $5. For info call 250-558-0952 or don’t need to be a Legion member. Get more info at: www. more information about membership or volunteering, call www.dorjechang.ca No fragrance please. 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com piranapokerbc.com. Also, granny darts Fridays at 1 p.m. GRANNIES A GOGO TRAVELOGUE Israel and Jordan: ARTBEAT ARTS & HEALTH Fridays 1-3:30 p.m. at the CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to Mysterious Land of Cobbled Streets and Ancient Ruins Vernon Community Arts Centre. Free and open to all. join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. presented by Beverley Barling Feb. 4 at 10 a.m., lower level ArtBeat focuses on using the arts as means to health. Even if Monday and Friday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 People Place, 3402 – 27th Ave. Door Grannies will be there you don’t have art experience, we invite you to explore your for more information. to greet you. Admission: $5. Doors open 9:30 a.m. PAINTING CLASSES Held Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at creative side to facilitate better living. Call 250-542-6243. WONDERCAFE.LIVE! IN LUMBY D’Arcy Craig Milligan, FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES We cater to all. We wel- Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) Learn about mixretired economic analyst from Vernon with international come all visitors to see what we are all about. We open 1 p.m. ing water with watercolor or acrylic paints, choose your style experience, will present, “The Price of Ignoring the Obvious: daily. For info. or hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. and medium, learn how to sketch if desired. Cost $10 a session; It’s a Matter of Life or Debt.” D’Arcy will look at the money PAINT WITH FRIENDS Drop-in session Fridays 9:30 a.m. instructor is Lou Hammond. Call Olena at 250-547-8866 system we use. Feb. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m., Lumby United to 2 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Bring your HALINA SENIORS CENTRE TAI CHI 50+ welcome to come Church Hall (Vernon St. at Park Ave). Fair trade coffee from lunch and enjoy painting in a group. Bring your art supplies out and participate in tai chi at the centre, 3310-37th Ave., Thailand and organic teas served. Join in friendly discussion. and work in our studio with others who love to paint and Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. Questions? Dave at 250-547-6368 or daboss1@telus.net. draw. Drop-in fee $3.36 members/ $4.48 non members. For OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ Feb. 4, classic rock café VERNON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES As part of Winter Carnival, more information call 250-542-6243. dance at Elks Lodge, 3103-30th St. Music provided by the we are presenting “Skillets, Crocks & Pudding Sticks,” TAI CHI: GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH If you have ever taken Okanagan’s favorite classic rock band, Mace. Doors open interactive display that take you back through decades where the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new 8 p.m., music until at least Feb. 5! Tickets $20 at Carnival daily life revolved around kitchen, from baking bread to members anytime of the year. A relaxed and fun class, includes office. Two slices of pizza served at 11 p.m. Limited seatscrubbing clothes and ironing. Join us for hands-on fun and some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox ing, don’t delay. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 if attending. Feb. sample a bit of pioneer cooking. Display runs Feb. 4 to 12 Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. 5, 51st annual Vernon Winter Carnival parade, 27th Street, from 1 to 4 p.m. Museum is at 3009-32nd Ave. THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 30th Avenue, 31st Street to 39th Avenue. Starts at noon CITY CENTRE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Feb. 4 at Polson Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the sharp! Attend if you wish. Park during Hot Air Balloon Glow 6-8 p.m. Watch for local Healthcare “Add thou not unto his the City of Vernon table in park and pick up info. of draft A u x i l i a r y . LOST words, lest he reprove Neighbourhood Plan and give feedback. 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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 5 BEER GARDEN Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Elks Hall, 3103 - 30th St. (across from Greyhound). Join us for our Annual Beer Garden and Fundraiser for Winter Carnival. Concessions available. Door prizes all day. Music by Jackson Mace’s Classic Rock Band. Everyone welcome. Members and non-members. We will provide a ride home. ANNUAL CARTER CLASSIC FUNDRAISER Feb. 5 at Silver Star Mountain Resort, fundraiser for Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports (SSASS). Dual-slalom is a simple course for all abilities and ages. Free lunch, lots of prizes. Entry fee is a $75 donation or more of collected donations per participant. Register at ssass.bc.ca or call 250-558-9840. Arrive between 8 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. See you at the start gate! KELOWNA SINGLES CLUB DANCES Feb. 5, Rutland Centennial Hall, 180A Rutland Rd. N. Kelowna. Valentine’s dance music by Bob King. All welcome. Doors open 7 p.m. Dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. Bar and refreshments available. Light lunch 10:30 p.m. Members $9; non-members $12. Call 250-763-1355 or 250-763-1867. ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE Saturday meat draws at 3 p.m. Help us help our community and have fun, too! OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETS Open meeting Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the health unit, 1440-14th Ave. Is your weight ruining your life? Whatever your problem with food, you are welcome at Overeaters Anonymous Call 938-2253 for more information or see www.oa.org KNITTING CIRCLE AT GALLERY VERTIGO First and third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Drop in and join local fibre artist and passionate knitter Janet Armstrong, for knitters of all experience. Expert knitters will be on hand to offer help and advice to beginner and intermediate knitters if desired. Bring along your current project and completed projects for show and tell if desired. Goodies are often brought in by members of the group and coffee is provided by the gallery. Admission is a $5 donation to Gallery Vertigo’s Smarties Family Sunday Art Program. For more info., call 250-503-2297 or see www. galleryvertigo.com or e-mail info@galleryvertigo.com STORYTELLING AND LEGENDS Every Saturday at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aboriginal Infant Early Childhood Development Centre. Everybody welcome. Call 542-7578. HEALTHY HOME COOKING WITH CHAWOW Free, every Saturday at the Aboriginal Infant/Early Childhood Development Program at 9 a.m., 2902-29th Ave. Call 542-7578 for info. AA MEETINGS SATURDAYS Saturday Serenity group (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Institutional meeting (H) open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 St. A Way Out meeting,” closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., enter off 26th St. (H) Handicap access. (X) No access.
FREE HOT LUNCH FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. THE BX/SWAN LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Visit their Web site at www.bx-swanlake.blogspot.com. The site contains current information that is important to residents of regional districts B and C such as pine beetle, meat inspection regulation, governance and water issues. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET The second Saturday of each month at Schubert Centre, 8 to 11 a.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the best pancakes in town and then go shopping: two for one on clothing in the thrift shop. Flea market tables are available by calling 250549-4201. THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Feeling lucky today? Check out our meat draw Saturdays at 3 p.m. We’ll have a draw for turkeys and hams. Dinner, followed by entertainment, every Saturday. FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Do you have trouble controlling your food? We are a fellow-
ship of individuals recovering from food addiction. No dues or fees. For more info., call Sylvia at 250-548-3346. SPANISH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Vamos a todo el Valle del Okanagan. Serving the Okanagan: pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests. Meets every Sunday at 6 p.m., at 1370 KLO RD., Kelowna, with Pastor Fernando Murua; call 250-979-8640. Meets Saturdays at 7 p.m., United Church, 1370 Rutland Rd., North Kelowna, with Pastor Hilo Blanca; call 250-7628348. In Vernon, call Connie at 545-7421 or e-mail c.rios@ shaw.ca. We are available any time for worship or help with translation. For info., see www.iglesiahispana.ca.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY-WIDE SING-ALONG Feb. 6 from 7 - 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church (1406 – 32 Ave). Join us as we sing our favourite hymns, and southern gospel songs with the Singalong Band playing as Karl Janzen leads. Feel free to bring your friends for this hour of making music together. KIDS’ KARNIVAL Sponsored by Tim Hortons, Feb. 6, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, 3300-37th Ave., noon to 4 p.m. Admission: $3 per person or $7 per family. Fun festival for children and families. Crafts, face painting, games and more. Activities suitable for children of all ages. Concession: hot dogs, pop, chips, and Tim Hortons treats. WALK THROUGH THE BIBLE Course starts Feb. 6 at Pleasant Valley Church of God, Sundays at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Al Perry. All welcome. Call 542-4378 for more info. THE NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA The Vernon Branch is in need of enthusiastic new officers for Navy League Cadets (ages 9 to 13) and Sea Cadets (ages 12 to 18). If you are interested in working with youth and have Grade 12 you may be interested in more information. Military experience not required but coaching training, teacher training, computer knowledge is useful. Former cadets or reservists welcome. If you are interested in trying this challenging opportunity to work with cadets please phone: Tina Cloutier, president Vernon Branch, at 250 938 9448 or Richard Kilborn, regional vice-president, at 250 549 2240. ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLES SHOW & SALE Feather Fancier Carnival Show Feb. 6, Vernon Rec Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Exchange tables available. Lapel pins and diecast toys. Bring and trade. Family event. FEELING TIRED? Are you feeling tired, lacking motivation and don’t know why? Learn to be happier and healthier through a program that addresses nutrition, lifestyle and social factors. Learn to eliminate negative habits of the body and the mind. Mental health education program presented on DVD by Dr. Neil Nedley at The Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1802-45th starting Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. for eight weeks. It is not to late to join in. See you then! Questions, email Christina depressionthewayout@gmail.com or call 250-545-3969. SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ Feb. 8, weekly coffee Red barn 10 a.m. Call to play Hand & Foot canasta. Many activities; come for coffee and meet nice single people, join in activities. Call Carole at 260-5238. COLDSTREAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETS Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Coldstream WI Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. For more information, call 250-542-8878. OKANAGAN MILLIONAIRE REAL ESTATE CLUB OMREIC meets Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m. at the Prestige Hotel & Conference Centre, 4411-32nd St. Free event, all welcome. Guest speakers Sheila Jayson and Neil Irwin. More info at www.omreic.com or call 1-877-509-9009. FOSTERING INFO. SESSION Find out how you can become a foster parent 1 – 2:30 p.m., Feb. 9, Ministry of Children and Family Development, 2809 – 28th St. Call Noelle at 250-558-0939. SEARCHING FAMILY ROOTS? FindMyPast is an in interesting and valuable research web site. A talk on how to use it effectively will be given at the next meeting of the Vernon & District Family History Society, Feb. 9 at the society’s Resource Centre, lower level, Peace Lutheran Church. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for browsing; Brags & Brick Walls discussion at 7 and main program at 7:30. Joyce Young, the society’s researcher, will talk on FindMyPast. Also, membership
renewal time. And watch for our information booth in Village Green Mall Feb. 25, 26. For info., call 250-542-4902. OUTDOOR SKATING PARTY Hosted by Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, Feb. 9, Centennial Outdoor Skating Rink, Rec Centre, 6:-8:30 p.m. Admission $2 per person or $5 per family. Create a costume that fits Carnival theme, or wear favourite costume. Fun evening of skating, music, prizes. Sponsored by McDonalds, which is providing the coffee. Music by KISS FM. Concession: hot dogs, chips, pop, hot chocolate. SCIENCE IN SOCIETY SPEAKER SERIES Theme is “Have you ever wondered?” Dr. Joe Schwarcz, who will address in his talk such questions as: Why does popcorn pop? Why are there holes in swiss cheese? Can chocolate really make you fall in love? After presentation, you’ll wonder no more! Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m., Okanagan College Lecture Theatre Vernon Campus. Tickets: $10 in advance at the Okanagan Science Centre, $12 at the door. For information contact the OSC at 250-545-3644 or see www.okscience.ca FEDERAL SUPERANNUATES MEET Our meeting place for Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. has changed to the library, 3001-32nd Ave. Room is to the left when you enter the main entrance. Will discuss spring lunch, etc. Please make effort to attend. CARBS FOR A CAUSE The Family Resource Centre is once again proud to host our fundraising event to support the United Way and the important work they make possible in our community. Carbs For A Cause is a pasta luncheon, complete with pasta, Caesar salad, bread, light dessert, and coffee or tea on Feb. 10 at The People Place, room 006 (lower level). Veggie option available. Drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at Family Resource Centre or United Way, 3304 -30th Ave. CANADIAN SOCIETY OF QUESTERS (VERNON) Meets Feb. 10 at 7 p.m., Halina Centre, Vernon Recreation Complex. Guest speakers Joan McIntyre and Wayne Wilson on “Alchemy & Consciousness.” Joan and Wayne have been with Kezbeh, or “The Tradition” as they refer to it, for over 30 years in Vernon. The Kezbeh Teachings, whose origins are unknown, are reported to be over 26,000 years old, and were preserved in the Caucasus region of Russia. DANCE AT THE ENDERBY SENIORS’ COMPLEX The Black Velvet Band is playing Feb. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. MONTESSORI EDUCATION INFO. SESSION Vernon School District offers (at no charge) a Montessori based education as a viable alternative for elementary school children. Program offered in Grades 1-3 with expansion planned to include intermediate grades by September. Registration on now at Okanagan Landing school. An information session will be held Feb.11 at 6:45 p.m. at Okanagan Landing school. Please indicate if you will be requiring childcare when you register by calling 250-542-1181. MUCH MUSIC VIDEO DANCE Hosted by Okanagan Boys and Girls Club – Vernon, for elementary students, Feb. 11 at Vernon Rec Centre Auditorium, 5:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10, tickets at Boys and Girls Club, Carnival office, elementary schools). Entertainment by Much Music Video Dance. Concession available: pop, chips, pizza. Fun-filled evening of music and dancing. Parents/guardians welcome to purchase tickets and attend with their elementary child/children. INTRODUCTORY STREET SMARTS/SELF-DEFENSE Feb. 11, 18, 25 from 5 to 7 p.m., ages 14 to 20, at People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Cost $5 per session. Pre-registration necessary. Hosted by Independent Living Vernon and Sundance Martial Arts, with instructor David White, 4th Degree Black Belt with 18 years’ experience. To register, call Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca
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9:30 am Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) Sunday School for age 3 - gr. 5 Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study and Prayer Time
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WORSHIP SERVICE 9AM & 11AM
Sunday Feb. 6th, 2011 at 6:30 pm Speaker: Gerald Smith Music: Gerry Pelland
Pastor Larry speaking “The Testimony of Diversion�
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Enjoy traditional services with organ & choir in a friendly, welcoming congregation This Sunday: 9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service Rev. Dr. Ed Millin - Series: Managing Stress - Sermon #2: “Surviving Life Changes�
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Sunday Services 7:45 a.m. Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 9:15 a.m. The Table* 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist (BAS)*
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Knox Presbyterian
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7pm Evening Service - Hymn Singing Wednesday 7:30pm Bible Study & Prayer
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Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist 3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941
2601 - 43rd AVENUE 250-545-7105
Saturday 6:30pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am
Stuart McKnight Faith, Finances & Future Vision - Part 1 All are Welcome
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ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH
Phone 250-542-0128 Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt
2607-27th Street 542-1276
10:00am Sunday
Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm
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Ministers: Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood, Leanne Benoit & Rev. Bob Thompson
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David MacBain with the Salvation Army Food Bank accepts a $1,000 donation from Deborah Solski and the students and staff at MC College.
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George Jobb (left) of the Gyro Club presents cheques for $1,000 each to Leigh Pearson, Vernon Search and Rescue; John Topping, Special Olympics; Betty Selin, Teens Count Too; and Brian Martin, Sun FM Have a Heart Radiothon.
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Doug Perkins of the Gyro Club (left) presents $1,000 cheques each to Marg Simons, Vernon Women’s Transition House; Jackie Larocque, Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs; Jack Gareb, Schubert Centre; and Jennifer Gardner, Alexis Park School PAC Lunch Program. The Mabel Lake Gyro Club Lodge and the Kidney Foundation of B.C. also received $1,000 cheques.
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Sue Beaudry (centre) with the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation accepts a $1,024 donation from Rogers Foods representatives Carissa Reid (left), Sue Weldon, Teresa Kreeft and Vic Bell (right).
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Former finance head leads tax review panel
FINAL APPROACH
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A helicopter makes a low pass over the waters of Kin Beach as it heads to the Vernon Airport on Okanagan Landing.
Jim Dinning admits that it’s ironic for a former Alberta finance minister to be asked to weigh the merits of B.C.’s two choices for sales taxes. But now out of politics and serving as chancellor of the University of Calgary, Dinning is chairing an independent review panel to compare the harmonized sales tax with B.C.’s former provincial sales tax before a referendum on the HST later this year. Also named to the panel are former B.C. auditor-general George Morfitt, Simon Fraser University professor John Richards and Tracie Redies, CEO of Coast Capital Savings. Their report is due April 1, and will make no recommendation on either the HST or the PST, Dinning told Black Press. “Polling showed that people don’t feel they have all the facts they need, and they’re looking for an independent source rather than just the government information source,” he said. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation is making a recommendation to voters: keep the HST and demand a lower rate to reflect the broader base of the new sales tax.
Gregory Thomas, the CTF’s communications director for B.C., says voting “no” in the referendum would kill off the “63-year-old relic” of the PST. He argues that the federal government reduced the Goods and Services Tax from seven to five per cent, and B.C. could do the same. “Here in B.C. the government could have introduced the HST at a lower rate,” Thomas said. “Instead they chose to create an expensive and confusing rat’s maze of exemptions, credits and loopholes for special interests, and pay for it by charging ordinary taxpayers an exorbitant seven-per-cent HST rate.” Thomas noted that if the HST rate were lowered, credits paid to a million low-income B.C. residents would also come down. For special interests, he cited home builders, who benefit from HST credits and also successfully lobbied the province to raise the exemption for new home construction to $525,000. Resale housing is not subject to HST. The B.C. government also launched a new website at www.hstinbc.ca to offer videos and answers to frequently asked questions about the change from PST to GST.
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Activity Horoscope BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL In the next year, you might be able to discover whether or not you are satisfied with your life and what you want to do with it. Once you can identify your true aims, you can successfully move on, full speed ahead.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) That burst of energy you’re feeling can be channeled constructively and creatively, or it could be spent on frivolous frippery. Try to use it on something good.
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HOW TO PLAY: Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. 100410
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break can be tolerated. It’ll be a refreshing for everyone. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) If you are in charge of telling everybody what to do and how to do it, be sure you follow your own dictates. It would be embarrassing if you were the one to bungle matters. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Make it your primary objective, and something that is of significance can be finalized to your satisfaction. To do so, it is important that you give matters your full attention. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Know when to call it quits when trying to make a hard sell. That doesn’t necessarily mean losing hope, but to close your mouth after you’ve made the sale. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This can be an excellent day for coordinating yours and/or other people’s actions. The high energy that abounds could do wonders if it is channeled properly and wisely.
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Herb Erickson
Sept. 16, 1934 ~ Feb. 5, 2001
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. With love as ever, Your loving wife Anita & children Steve, Lisa & Andrea & grandkids
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Linda Melbrew (nee vanWyk)
We regret to announce the passing of Linda Ann Melbrew, on the morning of January 30, 2011 at the age of 50. Linda went to sleep in her bed at home and woke up with the angels. She will be always lovingly remembered by her husband Rick, two children Clifford (Shayla) and Lindsey (Nigel), Brothers Reinus, Leslie and John along with many nieces, nephews and her pride and joy, her grandchildren. Linda is pre-deceased by her mother and father, oldest brother and two sisters. There will be a service on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at 11:00am at the OAP hall in Lumby with a tea to follow.
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Raymond “Ray” Sveinson-Hollingsworth March 8, 1984 February 4, 2005 Always in our Thoughts Forever in our Hearts We miss our “RAY” of Sunshine Family and Friends
Hubert Bibby passed away quietly on February 1, 2011 at the age of 91 years. He was a quiet, gentle man who was dedicated to his wife and family, his faith, his city and his country. Hubert and his wife Bernice, who celebrated 65 years of marriage this past December were parents of 6 boys and 1 girl. Paul (Pam) of Terrace BC, Jim (Pat) of Armstrong, Mike (Karen) of Vernon, Anne-Marie (John) Kloppenburg of Kelowna, Bob (Kelly) of Vernon, Brian (Cheryl) of Vernon and John (Nancy) of Salmon Arm. He was the proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Hubert served in the Air Force in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany until VE Day. Hubert and Bernice were married shortly after World War II. They moved to Chilliwack to establish Bibby Bros. Propane with Hubert’s two brothers and shortly after expanded Bibby’s Propane to Vernon. Hubert spent many years in the Propane Business serving his customers in an honest and fair manner. In 1952 Hubert and Bernice moved to Vernon. They were active members of the Saint James Catholic Church where Bernice played the organ. Hubert was a member of the Knights of Columbus, The Lion’s Club, and the Air force Veterans Association where he provided many hours of service to each of these organizations throughout the community. Hubert could always be found at fund-raising barbeques and breakfasts. He was one of three originating members to establish and build Schubert Centre and Gateby Care Facility where he and his wife Bernice have lived these past years. He helped build and establish St James School where his children and grandchildren attended. He has attended every Remembrance Day Celebration except this past year due to illness for the past 65 years. Hubert was one of the originating shareholders of Silver Star Mountain, where he continued to ski until he was 80 years old. His contribution was recognized by Silver Star Mountain by the naming of a run after him – Bibs Bumps. Hubert was also recognized by the Annual Plumbers Bonspiel where he was a sponsor and participant for over 50 years. Hubert was not one to be in the news, he worked tirelessly behind the scenes without fanfare. He was an admired man by all who met him and the lives of those who knew him are better for having known him. Prayers will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Fri., Feb. 4 at 7PM. Service will be held at St. James Catholic Church Sat., Feb. 5 at 1PM. There will be snacks and tea at St. James Prayer Centre immediately following service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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Children Childcare Available 1 full time opening available, starting age 0-2, lots of TLC, exc. ref’s, 20yrs exp. Wendy 250-558-0142. Mom of 2 offering childcare in my home. Lavington area. No TV, whole foods, country setting. Call Jen 250-542-3388
Children Childcare Available Stay at home mom with many yrs. of exp. has openings MonFri. to care for your child. ph. Gayle-250-558-6568
Employment Business Opportunities BUILDERS NEEDED ASAP Amazing Opportunity call. 250692-6959 Earn $500-$2000/m. Operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flex hrs, great income. www.trainerforfreedom.com
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DINGWALL, Alexander William It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander William Dingwall on January 30, 2011 in Armstrong, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
FISHER, Arthur Edwin It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Edwin Fisher on January 30, 2011 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237.
Duggan, Douglas L. It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas Lawley Duggan announce his passing the morning of January 29, 2011 at the age of 81 years. He grew up in Kelowna and spent his married life in Vernon. Doug loved many aspects of life whether it be riding a horse, building a cabin on the lake, hunting, ¿shing, camping, travelling or spending time with his many canine companions. In latter years he enjoyed tending his garden and grounds on his acreage in Lavington. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Hector and Beatrice Duggan, as well as his twin sister Doreen Cushing. He is survived and deeply missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Duggan, daughter Pam Armstrong (Gerry) of Calgary, son Todd Duggan (Diane) of Grande Prairie, three grandchildren, Ryan Buettner, Kayle Duggan and Tiffany Duggan. Doug will be missed by many relatives and friends. By request, no funeral services.
Eckankar Vernon presents an ECK Worship Service to explore the theme:
“Spiritual Moments” Date: Feb. 6th, 2011, 11am – Noon Location: The Halina Centre Club Room at the back of The Greater Vernon Recreation Centre
3310 - 37th Ave. Info: 250-307-6677 www.eckankar.org www.eckankar-bc.ca
Everyone Welcome
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Hildegarde Schlosser Ever firm in her faith, Hildegarde Schlosser passed away peacefully encompassed by her husband and family members on January 29, 2011 at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George. Hilde was born to Theresia and Karl Jackle on October 25, 1923 on the family homestead in Ingebrigt, Saskatchewan. She was the third of nine children. Growing up during the Depression and helping on the farm molded her strong work ethic, determined spirit, and self-sufficiency. During this time, Hilde met Frank, who lived on the farm next door, and they were married on September 4, 1949. After their marriage, they moved to the Okanagan and settled in Vernon, B.C., where they lived for 60 years. In September of 2009 Hilde and Frank moved to the Prince George Chateau to be closer to their family. Hilde loved the warmth and beauty of the Okanagan. Gardening, canning, baking, and being with family and friends were her passions. Besides being a dedicated homemaker, Hilde also worked as a fruit packer at the Vernon Fruit Union and at the Winfield Packing House. She also was employed as a cook’s helper at the Vernon Army Camp. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vernon for over 60 years. For many years she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was a member of the LWML. She valued her church family and relied on her strong faith throughout her life. Her friends in Vernon and her new friends in Prince George were very dear to her heart. Hilde always had a quick witty comment on the tip of her tongue and a big smile on her face. Hilde is lovingly remembered by her children Enid, Tim, Donna, and Milton. She was a caring mother-in-law to David, Wendy, Cornelius, and Paul. Grandma Hilde is cherished by her grandchildren Aaron Bond (Jenifer), Michael Schlosser, Andrew Bond (Erin), Andrea Brown (Ben), Lynette Schlosser, Kyle Harland, Adrian Ginter (Meghan), Fraser Harland, Eric Ginter, Elizabeth Ginter and great granddaughter Natalie Bond. Hilde is also survived by her sisters Olga Landry and Myrtle Hope (Ian), sistersin-law Lorraine Jackle and Eileen Jackle, brothers-in-law Jim Piggin and Don Schoening, special cousin Clara Fochler, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank-you to staff, friends, and pastors at the Prince George Chateau, the healthcare professionals who cared for her, Pastor Elmer Mushumanski and the Zion Lutheran Church family, and other friends and family for their support and compassion. Those wishing to remember Hildegarde may do so with a gift to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, or a charity of your choice. A celebration of Hildegarde’s life will take place at Zion Lutheran Church, 180 Tabor Blvd., Prince George, on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 11 am. A luncheon will follow the interment. Prince George Funeral Service Ltd. (1 866 604 3880) is in charge of arrangements.
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If you are looking to join a dynamic team at a destination golf resort, Kokanee Springs Resort has openings for the following positions: Program & Activities Co-ordinator The P&A Co-ordinator will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of daily activities and programs set to improve the customer experience of the resort guests. The candidate will possess: • A high level of energy, organizational & planning skills as well as a broad range of entertainment and programming talent. • Three years experience in planning, organizing and developing recreational programs preferably in a resort environment. • The ability to communicate effectively with the public, volunteers and co-workers.
for family dentistry practice. CDA exp. preferred Please reply c/o Morning Star Box #4, 4407 - 25th Avenue Vernon V1T 1P5
is looking for a Reservation/Revenue Manager The Reservation/Revenue Manager will be responsible for the supervision of the front office reservation desk as well as analyzing statistics, data and trends to create better business strategies towards managing revenue. The candidate will possess: • Five years experience in Revenue Management and Front Office Supervision • Extensive computer skills in on-line reservation systems, revenue management systems, websites and a variety of internet marketing • Excellent analytical skills, creating and deciphering spreadsheets • Experience in Yield Management and Forecasting If you are interested in working in a fun filled team environment at a championship golf resort please send, by February 21st , 2011, your resume with cover letter to: E-mail: brenda@kokaneesprings.com Brenda Oates, Administrative Manager Kokanee Springs Golf Resort Box 96, Crawford Bay, BC V0B 1E0
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MANAGEMENT POSITION: … is the place to work in Vernon. We are currently hiring experienced Line Cooks. Come join our team TODAY! 2922 - 30th Street, corner of 30th and 30th Downtown.
Davison Orchards is a unique family agritourism business. We are currently seeking MANAGER and ASSISTANT MANAGER positions in the key areas of retail and food services. Successful applicants should be a strong people persons, able to motivate and encourage staff in a fast paced environment, create a strong team atmosphere and deliver outstanding customer service. Please remit your resume via email to info@davisonorchards.ca or mail no later than February 21st.
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Position available in Food Service operation. Staff Management, food service, Barista experience necessary. Good pay scale, perks, and most importantly a pending opportunity to expand the position responsibilities and enhanced pay scale. Please bring your resume to the Cracked Pot Coffee Emporium 2913 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC Attention of Jeff, Andrea or Alice.
ART INSTRUCTORS The Vernon Community Arts Centre is currently accepting applications / proposals from art instructors who are interested in teaching art to youth. The Vernon Community Arts Centre offers year round, youth art classes for ages 4 - 17, during the day, after school, Saturdays and some evenings, in a variety of media. Please contact the Vernon Community Arts Centre for more information or submit your application by email to lhossay@shaw.ca, by fax 250-542-6523 or in person to the address below. Please note a CRC is required for all youth instructors.
You will share household responsibilities such as: yard work, shoveling snow and household upkeep as in any rental situation. You will NOT pay rent. This is covered by your supports to your housemate. You will pay your share of food. This is NOT a JOB! We need people ready to make a commitment to share a home and your life with an adult who would not otherwise be able to live independently. Criminal record search will be a requirement plus references. Contact:: NOCLS, 2400-46th Avenue, Contact Vernon, BC V1T 9N5 • 250-545-5153
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Share your home and/or your time providing support to adults with disabilities in the North Okanagan. Home assessments and/or training will be provided. Send Expression of Interest letter to: Attention: Home Share Coordinator Kindale Developmental Association P.O. Box 94 23A - 3300 Smith Drive Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax: 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net
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• This position is responsible for the general file management of personal injury files – experienced applicants only, please. • Competitive salary, full benefit package including RRSP contributions, supportive work environment. Please forward your resume to Human Resources, by fax or email: humanresources@nixonwenger.com.
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MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE, VALID DRIVERS LICENCE, AND MUST BE RELIABLE. EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, BUT NOT NECESSARY. PLEASE FAX RESUME TO (250) 546-6233 OR APPLY IN PERSON: 1780 EAGLE ROCK ROAD ARMSTRONG
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A-DEBT-FREE Life. We’ll help you. Call MNP 877-898-2580. Free consultation.Creditor proposals, trustee in bankruptcy, 320-1620 Dickson Ave. Kelowna - Resident office. Appointments available in your area FARM workers needed at Kuhn Kuhn Farms, 4320 L&A Cross Rd. $9.28/hr. Call 250- 558-3778.
Busy Vernon Office seeking P/T Office Assistant, minimum 2 yrs Simply Acct experience & Word & Excel exp an asset. Competitive wage dependant on experience & flexible hours. Please reply to Box # 6, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Ave.,Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5.
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Did you resolve to get more exercise this year? Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. You will get exercise AND earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students and Adults both welcomed.
COLDSTREAM AREA RT 222 - Browne Rd Creekside Estates & Golf Ridge Available March 2 RT 232 - Kal Lake Rd & Vernon Creek Villa Available March 2 EAST HILL AREA RT 96 - Pottery Rd & 15 St Available Feb 4 RT 82 - 27 Cres & 18 St Available ASAP MISSION HILL AREA RT 71 - 20 Ave & 34 St Available Jan 26
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DOZER & Hoe Operators required for Company that constructs oil field roads & leases. Require operators with oil field lease & road construction experience. Competitive wages. Rooms & Meals provided by the company. Call 1-(780)723-5051, Edson AB.
SALMON ARM GM is able to offer an exciting career move for only the best Automotive Service Technician to join this dynamic winning team. Contact Mike Gray, Service Manager (1-888)970-9781 or mikeg@salmonarmgm.com SEASONAL Laborer positions in Local Orchard (Winfield). No exp nec. Must have own transp. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (inc heavy lifting) work in all weather cond. 6-7 days/wk, 10-12 hrs/day begin approx July 1st. Work incl tree planting, pruning & fruit harvesting. Pay $9.28/hr. Apply by fax: 250-766-0813 or email: jobs@coralbeach.ca Seeking Musician 2 hrs Sunday Mornings Local (preferred keyboard or guitar) Present Musician will assist with transition. Contact 1-250-833-6005 between 6 & 8pm. WANTED: Serious Dieters for Weight Loss Challenge! Call 1-877-737-DIET or email at dietmagicresults@shaw.ca
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Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & USA. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability need apply. Dedicated tractors, paid drops & direct deposit, no phone calls please Fax resume 250-546-0600
Custodial/Janitorial position available at a local Christian business. Applicant must be willing to work evenings and weekends. 30-35 hrs per week with benefits. $15/hr. Attn faxed resume to Will @ 250-545-0421 or email to twohats3@gmail.com
Community Living British Columbia [CLBC] delivers support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strives to adhere to the corporate vision ‘Good lives in welcoming communities’. Regional Finance Manager –Vernon – Part Time - $27,595 - $38,633 per annum The Regional Financial Manager, Quality Services provides the Manager, Quality Services with advice and recommendations on the financial and administrative implications of operational issues. This includes taking a lead role in: reviewing and assessing the financial situation of contracted agencies, contract negotiation support, budget development, expenditure forecasting and analysis, as well as contract administration. The RFM, Quality Services also performs reviews of contracted agencies to determine whether CLBC is receiving ‘value for money’, as well as reviews financial information provided by individuals and families to determine compliance with Individualized Funding (IF) agreements. The RFM will provide day to day support to the Quality Service Manager with resource allocation, planning, and financial decisions as well as provide support to the Quality Service Analysts on financial and contracting issues. Qualifications: Completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA), or recognized university graduation in economics, commerce or business administration, OR completion of 4th level professional accounting designation. A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered. Preference may be given to candidates with five years related experience in progressively responsible financial and accounting functions in government, private or non-for-profit environment. For a complete list of qualifications and duties please review the job description on our website. For more information about how to apply, please go to www.communitylivingbc.ca/opportunities Closing Date: February 9, 2011
Community Living British Columbia [CLBC] delivers support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strives to adhere to the corporate vision ‘Good lives in welcoming communities’. Regional Finance Manager – Kamloops or Vernon – Full Time - $55,190 - $77,266 per annum The Regional Financial Manager, Quality Services provides the Manager, Quality Services with advice and recommendations on the financial and administrative implications of operational issues. This includes taking a lead role in: reviewing and assessing the financial situation of contracted agencies, contract negotiation support, budget development, expenditure forecasting and analysis, as well as contract administration. The RFM, Quality Services also performs reviews of contracted agencies to determine whether CLBC is receiving ‘value for money’, as well as reviews financial information provided by individuals and families to determine compliance with Individualized Funding (IF) agreements. The RFM will provide day to day support to the Quality Service Manager with resource allocation, planning, and financial decisions as well as provide support to the Quality Service Analysts on financial and contracting issues. Qualifications: Completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA), or recognized university graduation in economics, commerce or business administration, OR completion of 4th level professional accounting designation. A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered. Preference may be given to candidates with five years related experience in progressively responsible financial and accounting functions in government, private or non-for-profit environment. For a complete list of qualifications and duties please review the job description on our website. For more information about how to apply, please go to www.communitylivingbc.ca/opportunities Closing Date: February 9, 2011
DRIVERS WANTED A Vernon company requires class 1 drivers for S/B & Tri Hiboy hauling. Western Canada hauling only. Drivers are home most weekends. Company offers a good benefit package & pays above average wages based on percentage. Must have a minimum 3 yrs exp. Please fax resume as well as a current drivers abstract to 250-542-3135 Attn: Gerry. HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certification an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Email or fax resume to: office@lemare.ca or 250-9564888. I.J. Windows & Doors Ltd., Kamloops requires an experienced in-office salesperson/ estimator for windows and doors. Apply in person or send resume to 1255-12th St Kamloops, B.C., V2B-3C8 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca LOCAL COMPANY seeks experienced furnace & a/c installer. P/T, flexible hours, own vehicle & tools. Wage based on experience. Fax: 250-5469014. Memphis Hair Group - requires a stylist to join our team of professionals, very affordable chair rental, work for yourself and get ahead, clientele preferred. Phone 250-5586565 contact Indira. ORCHARD WORKERS Thinning, pruning, harvesting $9.28/hr or piece rate. 10hrs/ day, July-Nov. Contact Gutknecht Orchards, 5959 Duncan Rd, Vernon 250-542-6647 email: kgutknec@shaw.ca P/T & F/T experienced servers. Must be available for variety of shifts, competitive wage & benefits. Please apply in person with resume to Eric. 4513 25th Avenue. Require Careaid who lives in Vernon to work in private residence, female / non-smoker need only respond. (250)5585148, Fax: 250-558-5285
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Medical/Dental RMT NEEDED Well established multidisciplinary clinic. A great location, laundry included. 250-545-7107, 260-2627
Sales RV SALES REP is required at Voyager RV Centre in Win field. Here’s a rare opportunity to join the team at BC Interiors Largest RV Dealer. Sell from a full lineup of top selling RVs by Jayco, Itasca, Northern Lite, Keystone, Dutchmen, Lance and more! Great wage potential, with benefits! Full time, No Evenings! Must be good team player, with positive, energetic personality to fit our Values. Fax resume Attn: Sales Manager 250-766-4640 or email jfriesen@voyagerrv.ca
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Experienced Log truck operator needed in the Armstrong area. Benefits & Competitive wage. Call 250-851-1776 or fax resume and drivers abstract to 778-469-0631.
Specialized male care aide with over 20 years experience. Supporting seniors & individuals with special needs. Contact 250-938-0829
Work Wanted MASTER HANDYMAN, 35 YRS EXP. RENO’S AND PAINTING. Repair, remove & replace. WILF 250-938-9392.
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NORVAL COMPUTER (formerly Computers Plus) OPENING SPECIAL $40 / hour!!! 614-Cliff Ave. ENDERBY, BC Call 250-938-0512 norvalcomputer@gmail.com
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Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS JANUARY SPECIAL GRANITE SLAB SALE. 150 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM GRANITE KITCHENS STARTING AT $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLATION Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces. 156 colors. 10yr guarantee. Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Home Improvements One call we do it all. New construction /interior/exterior renovations. 250-981-1253.
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating Dennis & Tammy Semi-retired interior repaint specialists. Free estimates. 250-307-4003
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.
Animal Care Society
at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats
Roger is a little shy, but warms up when he gets to know you! Please call 250-545-7535 for adoption info
Adorable affectionate Schitzu Chihuahua X pups, 2 males left, $400. 250-309-1111 BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class Aug 12. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Found:in Enderby 3 weeks ago, black/w little white on chest, short haired, tail curls, female young puppy, shoulder 17”H, pointy ears. 250-5462539. Great Pyrenees/Newfoundland pups, beautiful coats, conf., temp., vacc. dewormed, to approved homes, $800. 250-542-2517, 250-309-0049 Miniature Poms, asst’d colors. Ready to go. $300 & up. 250833-5785 OLD WORLD Long Haired Shepherds and Belgian Puppies Ready now. Soft Beautiful Coats. Black, Black and Tan. Red or Brown Sables. Shots, vet checked and Wormed. Health Records. Calm Easy Going Temperaments. Straight Backs with no Hip Issues. Meet the Parents and Grands. $500. For info 250-547-9763. Lots of references. PUREBRED Affenpinscher (monkey terrier) pups. Ready to go. Black & belge or solid black. $600. 250-376-1878
Merchandise for Sale
Antique & Collectables Show & Sale Feather Fancier Carnival Show. Feb 6 - Vernon Rec Centre. Open 10-4 - Admission by donation. Exchange tables will be available. Lapel Pins & die cast toys. Bring & Trade. Family event.
Experienced housecleaners available we supply most cleaning supplies. Weekly or Bi-weekly available, reasonable rates. Call after 6pm or weekends. 250-545-1313.
2nd cut grass hay, small square bales, $7/bale. 250838-6725 ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a semi-load. Clean straw, small squares. (250)546-6735 Feed for sale. Round bales, barley haylage, & grass alfalfa mix hay. 250-546-6076 eves. Grass alfalfa mix, 1st & 2nd cut 4x3x8 squares $165/ton. Dairy horse & feeder hay, 3rd cut haylage $65, straw $4/bale. 250-550-7394. HAY FOR SALE, easy access. Call (250)545-1817 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Livestock
Livestock
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Feed & Hay Very good quality haylage, no rain, 3 times wrapped, $45/bale. Call (250)838-7932
Feed & Hay
Personal Care
BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS
Cleaning Services Higher Standards Home Cleaning, done to your expectations. Alice 250-558-0840.
Antiques / Vintage
FREE Flowers: delivered! Gift with any Permanent Cosmetics during Feb also $50 off! Safe, effective and beautiful for Lips, Brows and Eyes. Also Skin Therapy. Healthboard Approved www.MilagroStudios.com Call: 778-478-0128
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Pets & Livestock
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FOR YOUR alteration needs Call Kathy - 250-541-0227. Reasonable Rates, Quality Work!
Services
Photography / Video Don Weixl Photography Business Photography and Portraits, Weddings, Special Events. 29 years experience Reasonable rates with fast and friendly service. www.donweixl.com 250-545-1058
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SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Appliances #1 Choice, washer & dryer $250, fridge’s $150, ranges $100, great selection, Stuart 250-549-6545 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-549-3781. Matched pair Frigidaire washer & dryer. 1yr old in excellent cond. $350 obo. Cell-250-3099727, Home 778-475-2533
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GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282
BIG M TACK Auction Sale - Feb 26, 12noon at 5765 Falkland Rd. Falkland, BC, behind the pub. Selling tack, saddles, tools, antiques & much more. Consignments wanted. No buyers fee. (250)379-2078 or 604850-4238. Visa, MasterCard & Interac.
Firewood/Fuel Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16” length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
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Concrete
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DRYWALL
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Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
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Furniture
Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
Acreage for Sale
Houses For Sale
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
2 attractive living rm chairs & matching ottomans. Good cond $150. Patio table & 7 chairs & ďŹ&#x201A;ower pots $50. 250545-5192 / 250-308-9465 Hide-a-bed & love seat, red, good condition, $350. 250542-8042 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
Dewalt 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; radial arm saw, construction grade $400 obo. Dbl steel entry doors, 30x80, built in blinds, stain glass windows as new, cost $2500, ďŹ rst $500 takes! 250-503-3144 FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS Year end Blow out Demos starting at $549. Free del.,setup try. Kel. 1-888-239-9999 www.SOLARUSsauna.com FREE removal of all unwanted vehicles & metals. No vehicle or metal too big. Will pay cash for each. 250-351-9666 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com HYDROMASSAGE BED $11,000 new, asking $1500. Call International Trendsetters 250-558-3330 Large box of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books. $10.00.250-275-0995. NEED BUILDING PLANS
Animal mounts, life size mounts, head mounts, Bear rugs & hides. (250)545-9550
3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.
5bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, close to downtown, city & school bus routes, could easily turn bsmnt into 2bdrm revenue suite. 4202 27th Ave. $289,000. Open House Sat. Feb 5, 9-2 or call 250-307-6221 to view. Super clean & ready to move into: Spacious Easthill 3bdrm rancher w/ private pool & patio area, exc. location, close to VSS & elementary schools. $365,000. Call 250-307-1512 or www.okhomeseller.com (#26504)
HILLTOP MANOR CITYVIEW APT WILLOW MANOR
Horizon
Heavy Duty Machinery FREE Removal of unwanted equipment etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245
Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER scooters & power chairs, lift chairs, walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, 250-5423745, 1-888-542-3745
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB COVERS - Custom fit to any tub - We measure your tub & deliver at no charge - We have cover lifters
PENGUIN MFG 306-5706
WANTED
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. We also buy, sell & pick up.
Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259 25 pieces of Good Costume jewelry, misc. collectables. (250)545-0444 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water ďŹ ltration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544
Open Houses
New home or renovations. Call Okanagan Blue Print. Plan NOW for SPRING building. 250-558-8791
Restaurant Equipment and furniture for sale in one lot in Vernon, recently purchased brand new, Turn Key possibility, contact North Central Bailiffs, 250 491-1033. RIGIDFOAM Insulation, 2 x 5 10/ bundle $15ea bundle. Call 250-862-8682, 1660 Cary Rd *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012. Tobi clothes steamer, new, in the box. $90. 250-542-5698. VERMONT cast iron wood stove, (50,000 BTUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) like new, new price $2800, asking $1950 obo. (250)546-8768 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTEDLIVE PIGEONS. (250)549-7126 C.Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MOBILE HAIR COMPANY- FAIR PRICING FOR SENIORS. Perms, Colors, Haircuts, in the comfort of your home. Registered Business 22 years exp. stylist. Call Carolynn, 250-540-7888.
Passionate Coin Collector Wants to buy your Coins, Silver, Sets & Collections. Pls call Chad 250-863-3082
Wanted: Cash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Musical Instruments Kimball upright piano w/bench. Excellent Condition. $450. 250-308-6937 YAMAHA 16 channel mixer, with all the bells & whistles! and 2 Yamaha MSR 400watt powered speakers. Like new, only used a couple times. With cables & stands $1250. (250)833-1976
Sporting Goods SKSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from $199, CZ 858â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $749, CQ-A1 AR15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $749, .233 Ammo $500/1000. Glockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & CZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from $699, repairs, reďŹ nishing, reblueing. All at The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6
Tools Delta drill press, Jigsaw skill, numerous other tools too many mention. 250-260-3309
Garage Sales
Garage Sales FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003
$89.000 For 5.5 acres Arrow Lakes Area also 10+ acre lots & cabin for sale. email for pics selkirk8@telus.net (250)-269-7328
Small Ads work! Apt/Condos for Sale 1 & 2bdrm Condos for sale, secure building, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, close to downtown, from $149,000. Vernon. 250-826-2284
Houses For Sale
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties
Lots LOTS FOR SALE Flat .25 acre lot. 2446 Dallas Rd. R7 zoning allows manufactured or conventional home Defeo and Associates. ReMax Vernon 250-260-4711.â&#x20AC;?
Mobile Homes & Parks 1969, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mobile home. Must be moved. $7,000. 250379-6899 2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-4819830 http://www.hbmodular.co m/images/email_jan2.jpg
Rentals
250-549-7258
$
399,900
Brand new 2200 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.
250-558-4795
Misc. Wanted
Moving Sale! Inside yard salefurniture, drums, saxophone, small hse organ w/lots of accompaniments, odds & ends. 4202 27th Ave, 9-2, Sat Feb 5
Wanted to buy older ATV 4x4. 250-547-6211.
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Open Houses
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REALESTATEReview
1 lrge bach, quiet adult building. 500.00, hydro not incld no p/parties/drugs call to view. 250 558 5020
Westmount Apts
1903 - 31A Street
â&#x2013; 1 or 2 Bedroom â&#x2013; Adult 40+ â&#x2013; N/P â&#x2013; N/S â&#x2013; Balcony â&#x2013; Coin Laundry â&#x2013; Covered Parking â&#x2013; Close to Hospital
250-558-9696
Seniors Building 1604 - 31st St, Vernon
2 Bdrm Apartment Secure Senior Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.
â&#x20AC;˘ Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ No Smoking / No Pets
MOVE IN INCENTIVES
Move In Incentives
250-545-7251 250-503-7315
250-558-9696 250-503-7315
â&#x20AC;˘ 1 or 2 Bedroom
Apt/Condo for Rent
1&2bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat incl. $650-$750. 250-260-8454
1&2bdrm, close to DT, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, in-suite laundry h/u. $850/mo. 1 month free rent or $400 grocery voucher! 250-549-0440.
Maple Ridge Gardens
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
1 & 2 bedroom. $650-$800 No drugs, No dogs 250-260-1630
Apartments
Luxury Living
Spacious & Deluxe 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo, gas ďŹ replace, lge. sundeck, $995, incl. heat. 1 bedroom, massive 500 sq ft deck, $895 incl. heat. Secure & monitored mature adult building, guest suite, library + rec room, UG parking. F&S, DW. NS, NP. Cat OK. 250-309-2000 1 BEDROOM GARDEN APT. freshly painted, lam. ďŹ&#x201A;oors, sliding glass door, fridge, stove, hot water incl. N/P. Excellent management.
$
610. 250-542-7723
Open Houses
PROPERTY NOT SELLING? sells more Real Estate in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies.* Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10
Open Houses
Open Houses
OPENHOUSES WEEK-END DRIVE OPEN
ARMSTRONG 3780 Schubert Road - Willowbrook Sat & Sun, 1:00-3:30, starting at $299,000
ARMSTRONG 14, 2339 Patterson Avenue Sunday, 1:00-2:00 $337,500
FOOTHILLS 12, 1404 Copper Mtn Court Sat & Sun, 1:00-4:00 $404,900
OKANAGAN LANDING 201, 6710 Tronson Road Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $144,500
27, 3805 Patten Drive - Country Lane Thurs-Sun, 1:00-3:00, starting at $399,000
EAST HILL 52, 4701 Pleasant Valley Road Sunday, 1:30-3:30 $172,000
MISSION HILL 2103 - 39 Street Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $335,000
9280 Tronson Road Sunday, 1:00-4:00 $629,000
2525 Jarvis Street - The Aspens Sat & Sun, 1:00-3:00, $389,900
ENDERBY 807 Stanley Sunday, 1:00-3:00
SILVER STAR 211, 9812 Silver Star Road Sunday, starting at 1:00 $249,000
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Rentals
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
MORRIS MANOR 2 bedroom corner suite and 1 bedroom available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-542-8989
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
$
1000 / month
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 bedroom Apartment 660 sq. ft. Walk to downtown $ 700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
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Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
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1bdrm apt. near Hospital, laundry, heat, water, F/S, parking incl. NS, NP, $650/mo. Ref’s req. (250)542-7982 1bdrm condo for rent in central location. Incl heat & hydro. $750/mo. Call 250-306-4576 1bdrm +den waterfront, hydro/ gas, phone/cable, intrnt, htd u/g prkg, $1400.250-308-0793 1BDRM downtown, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800, avail. March 1. (250)260-3196 1bdrm small & large $575$700 & 1bdrm bsmt suite, $600/mo. incl/util, no dogs. (250)545-8443, 250-307-4948. 1bdrm, stainless steel appl, new hardwood floors, Capri Gardens $600. 250-542-9166. 2bdrm 1 Bath, ground level, close to amenities, laundry available, small pet okay, FS/AC references Req. Contact 8am-8pm $750/mo. +util (250)306-8252, (250)545-8252 2bdrm, $900/mo. util/incl. on bus route, near Village Green Mall, RR & DD. Susan 250542-5728 2 bdrm, nice suite, n/s, n/p, avail now, $800 p/m. Park view. 250-517-8657.
The Cliffs, lrge 2 bdrm, 2 bath, corner unit, granite counter tops. $1100 pm incl util., avail immed. 250-307-3130. VERNON. Available immediately, clean 2-bdrm, 1 bath, parking by door, mins to downtown, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $895/mo. 250-307-5314. Very Quiet Secure Building Super large & bright. 1 bdrm totally reno’d, new appliances. Very clean. 250-545-8985
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Adults 45+, 2bdrm, 2bath, central location, $750 +util. 1st week FREE.
250-558-8261. Also, 2bdrm, 2bath, downtown location, newly reno’d. $750+util. Balcony, D/W. 250-549-0644. Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $580 +DD. 250-549-4220 Beautiful lakeshore, 2bdrm, semi furn, n/s, n/p, $1100, avail March.1. 250-260-8843. BRAND NEW 1 bedroom condo in Vernon, private W&D avail., secured heated U/G parking, dishwasher, A/C. S/S appls. Asking $870/month. 250-545-2834. BRAND NEW! Large 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO for RENT in Vernon, secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D avail. 2 suites to choose from: $1050 & $1100/month. Please call Melissa at 250-545-2834 & ask about new move in incentives. Cat friendly, luxury 1bdrm, next to hospital, in-suite laundry, f/p, jetted tub, secured ug prkg, guest suite, w/c access, heat incl. $880. 250-306-3939. East Hill, Lakeview Manor, 1 & 2 bdrm, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. Avail Feb 1. 250-260-5870 East Hill, Lakeview manor, bachelor suite, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry, util incl., Avail immed 250-260-5870. ENDERBY 1 bdrm condo $725 + UT $350 DD NS no parties. Discount for long term /seniors on fixed income. 1st month rent free. 250-833-2734 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 NEW, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1050/mo incl all appl., A/C, W/D, Secured heated U/G parking. Call Mel 604-936-8513, 604-816-9835 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate,Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. 250-308-9299 RENT INCENTIVE AVAILABLE Arlington/ Embers/ Century, 1 & 2 bdrm, NP, NS, close to bus/ shopping/Schubert centre clean/ well maintained, 55+ 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-545-1412 Spacious 2bdrm/2bath with elevator. N/S, n/p. Adult building. $950/mo. (250)546-8857 SPACIOUS DELUXE 2BDRM, must be seen! $950/mo. 250542-5659.
Apartment Furnished NEED TEMPORARY furnished housing? Luxury 2 bed 2 bath Okanagan Landing lakefront, fully deluxe furnished, designer features, spotless. Avail. now short term, no lease. $1500/mo 250-309-0336 loewen007@gmail.com
Commercial/ Industrial 650sqft &/or 1100sqft or 1700 sqft total. downtown across from Parkade. util/incl. Avail imm. price neg. 250-260-3196 Office for rent, busy location, $400/mo. +HST, 500sq.ft incl/util. 5005 24 St. 2nd floor, Call Susan (250)542-5728 RETAIL/COMMERCIAL high exposure, 5201-26th St. Rate neg. 1/2 Bldg. up to 3500 sq.ft. Vernon. 1-250-717-7488. SUB DIVIDABLE commercial space for lease. 250558-1166.
Cottages / Cabins Coldstream 2bdrm cottage, fully reno’d, f/s, w/d, full cable & util. incl. ns/np, suitable single $800/mo. DD & RR. 250503-2546
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 BEDROOM 3608 - 25th Avenue, Vernon $845/month + utilities W/D, Fridge & Stove Included No Pets • No Smoking Available February 1st Separate Entrance • Private Yard
250-558-9696 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, bright clean, 1/2 Duplex, in family neighborhood, W/D h/u, N/S, small pet upon approval, Ref Req, $875. 250-307-4883 2bdrm freshly reno’d, walk downtown, quiet area, large fenced yard, f/s, w/d, ns, np, $900 incl/util. 250-550-5216 2-BDRM lower, $800. Avail. March 1, UTIL/INCL, N/S, N/P, W/D. 250-306-6996 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. immed $875/mo. +util. 250-545-4461 250-503-7296 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmn’t, parking, Feb 1, Lumby, $1200/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 4-plex, new paint, carpets, f/s, w/d, a/c, 2 decks, carport, storage, n/s,n/p, RR. $950. Feb.1. 250-545-6619. 3BDRM South Vernon, quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, N/P, $950 incl F/S, w/d & utils. 250-307-3586 3-bed 1500 sq, pets allowed, $1000 plus utilities. Contact Sean @ 250-306-0959 or view at www.arttales.ca Avail. now bright 2br duplex, 6-appl., prkg, NP, NS, $1100 incl/util. except cable & phone & S. Dep. 250-542-9107 Lovely newly painted, 3-bdrm 1-bath, cat ok, n/s, $900/mo + util, (250)558-0969, 938-1957 Newly reno’d 1bdrm duplex on Kal Lake, N/S, N/P, avail immed, adult oriented. Safe. $1500/mo + util 250-545-8914
2bdrm mobile 15min from Vernon. Head of the lake. $600/mo + utils. $500 security deposit. N/Parties, N/S, Pet ok. Avail Feb1. 250-309-0277 IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044
Homes for Rent 1bdrm house, lrg garden area, workshop.$850 avail now. n/p, nice location.250-542-9154. 2427 15 St. 3bdrm up, 2 washrooms up, near V.S.S, $995. 2bdrm up. $695. 250-5457618 or 250-306-0864 2bdrm, Enderby, 5 min from town. $850. N/S, pets neg., avail now. 250-517-8657. 2bdrm house + den, W/D incl. Downtown. $700/mo utils not incl. Avail Feb1. 250-558-9481 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS avail immed., R.R., $875/mo +util. 250-558-8226. 3bdrm, 2bath, main floor, wood flooring, large yard. $900 +util. 250-307-1546 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 4bdrm, 1bath, new flooring, on 2.5 acres, walk to schools pets ok, $1250/mo. avail now. 250-542-6171 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 4 BDRM home, 2.5 bath. Over looking Kal Lake. Walk to OUC. $1350. (403)852-1647. 5bdrm house, North BX, avail. immed, N/S, N/P. $1600 + Hydro. Also 1bdrm bsmnt ste, $400/mo +utils (250)558-2988 5bdrms, 1 1/2 bath. Close to downtown, city & school bus routes. Large fenced backyard. $1600/mo + utils. 4202 27 Ave. Open house Sat. Feb 5, 9-2 or call 250-3076221 to view. ARMSTRONG (rural) V.clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 5 appl., wood f/place, nice lg fenced yard, lg shed, c/port, suit quiet working couple n.s. small pet ok. $1200/mo + utilities. Avail Feb 15th. 250-546-2462 COLDSTREAM, 2 BDRM. Beautiful private setting, 6 appl, g/f, hardwood floors, immac, n/s. pets neg., $1200. 250-545-5732 Coldstream 4bdrm, 2bath, in organic orchard, ns, np, near schools, $1500 +util. 250-5428302 Coldstream, cute, clean, 2bdrm, large yard, creekside deck, W/D, DW, N/P, perfect for couple or single, $1200/mo +util. March 1. 250-549-6808. East-Hill 3 plus bdrm house, 3bath, large kitchen/dining/ living/rec. & laundry rm, F/S, D/W, deck/carport, a/c, central vac, NS, NP, Ref’s. $1200/mo. +util. 250-542-7982 EAST HILL - 5 bdrm house avail Feb/01 3 upper + 2 lower, inlaw suite + separate entrance, fenced garden, 4 parking spaces. $1595 + util. Call 604-723-7004 montizambert@telus.net
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2bdrm, f/s, n/s, cat ok, 15/20 min. to Armstrong/Vernon $800/mo. 250-379-2665.
Executive Custom Home in Resort. Granite Counters, Hardwd Flrs, Media Rm, DBL Garage, Hiking, Golf, Lake view. 3 bdrm/bath, $1800/mo 250-309-4464. HARWOOD area 3 bdrm, 1 bath. $1050+utilities. call Kerri 250-549-1895. HOUSE IN East Hill for longterm rent. $1400/mo, 4 bedrooms. Avail Feb. 15, 2011. 250-503-2432 / 250-549-8094 Lower Easthill 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, spacious, deck, clean, NP NS, $1000. Avail now. (250)503-7523 Lumby, 3bdrm house, downtown, N/P. Refs Req. N/S, No Pets, $1100. 250-547-9659
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Industrial Zoned 3000sq. ft. shop by Squires Pub. Hwy. access, automotive, warehouse, manufacturing or retail. 3 phase power, overhead crane. Shop, office space, shared secured compound, attached bachelor suite also available. (250) 309-1925.
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IMMAC 2BDRM Rancher, steps to beach access, sunroom, g/f, a/c, all appl.,large lot, det garage, avail now/March 1st. Located on the Westside of Kelowna in the Fintry a small Lakeside comm off Westside Rd,35 min to d/t Kelowna or 35 min., to Vernon. Long term, resp., tenant, n/s, RR, pets neg. $1200 mon. kristip@telus.net Please call 1-604-862-8039. New Home 4bdrm on acreage, 5min from Falkland, Avail now $1300/mo. Rent to own option. (250)379-2774, 250-938-1124 NEW Ok Landing executive home, 2bed 2bath $1350, zero smoking, NP, 250-503-2227 RENT TO OWN Calvin & Barbara Carr, ReMax Vernon. (250)260-8996 Upper Mission, 3bdrm, N/S, Lrg country kitchen, priv, quiet neighbors $900. 250-558-1129 VERNON 4 br Home for Rent w/d/f/s central location $1400/ mo 250-309-2565
2bdrm, 1bath, bright & reno’d, BX area, Vernon, f/s, w/d, ns/np, extra storage, $750/mo. util/incl. immed. 250-869-7373 2bdrm Bella Vista w/d, f/s, quiet single or couple pref. DD & RR. avail. Feb 1. $800/mo. util/incl. 250-546-0390 after 6 2bdrm, bright, spacious, huge master, sep.W/D, central location, $800/mo. 250-215-4564. 2bdrm, East Hill area, f/s, w/d, ns, np, DD & ref’s req. avail. Feb 1. $800/mo. 250-3069909, 250-306-0815 2bdrm, kitchen, livingroom, full bath, new bsmn’t, level entry, close to Fulton/Ellison school, util/incl. 250-307-8009 2bdrm, Middleton, above ground, lakeview, n/s, no parties $700. Mar.1.250-545-4665 2bdrm suite, f/p, clean, quiet, beautiful area, lakeview, responsible & decent tenants, $675 +50% util. (250)5459067. 3bdrm, modern, daylight suite. Incl; in-floor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468. 40th Ave. large bright 2 bdrm, upper unit, fenced yard, parking, avail. immed. $800. incls. util. 250-558-6596 Armstrong, new 700sqft 2bdrm level-entry suite, private parking, entrance & laundry, A/C, util incl. $895/mo. Avail immed. 250-308-6660 Avail immed! Clean, reno’d 1 bdrm strata in town/shopping n/s, incl util, cable/net, parking,storage. $750. 260-5823. Bachelor basement suite, for quiet, n/s, n/p. $550 util incl.250-558-1433. Bachelor unit, $575 incl util. furniture & cable. Downtown location. N/S Avail immed. 250-549-0644 Close to Fulton/Ellison school, big 2bdrm, 5appl, $850/mo. + 40% utils, ns/np. Avail immed. 250-542-1155 Daylight studio suite, private laundry, lrge kitchen, remodeled bathroom,$700 incl util. 250-545-7530. EAST-HILL March 1, 1bdrm, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750. 250-558-4670 Fully furnished upscale 1bdrm, mature adult, private entry, view, parking, extras. n/s, n/p, DD, $850 incl util 250-558-0374 / 250-558-4932 Immaculate 2bdrm, f/s, w/d, a/c, Alexis Park, n/s, private entry, avail. April 1, $895/mo + 50% util, 250-545-1229. Middleton lge 1bdrm priv/entry W/D, util/incl. ns np, covered patio $750 250-503-3882 New 2bdrm daylight suite, 6 appl. priv entry/deck, n/s, n/p $1000/mo+dd 250-558-8823 Really nice 2bdrm 1bath laundry, bus route, cat ok, $800 util.incl. avail. 1-250-707-0604 Room Mate wanted, male, 2 bdrm suite. Own entrance W/D, F/S. $750/m. Util Inc. 604-741-4196. VERNON- 1 BDRM priv entrance, priv W/D, inclds heat, utils, wi-fi, cable, lrg yrd, parking. N/S, pets ok, close to transit. $850. 250-542-5791. VERNON. Bright one bedroom basement suite, separate entrance, laundry and utilities included, on bus route and close to town. N/S, no dogs. $700 + DD. Call 250-503-1102
2bdrm, 2bath, large, bright, open suite, Bella Vista area, $925/mo. incl. hydro. NP/NS. RR. 250-540-1011
Room & Board Seniors Room & Board, close downtown Vernon, newly updated. quiet.(250)541-0422
Rooms for Rent Room for rent, down by Kin Beach, util, cable, internet incl, (250)275-6415
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, furnished, kitchen & bathroom facilities, util/incl. ns, np, no drugs, suitable for single, $425. 778-475-0521 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-5490644 Furnished bdrm in executive lakeside home, util., cable & wireless internet incl. shared laundry & kitchen, priv. bathroom, $500/mo 250-545-4718. Room & board, independent senior living at Abbeyfield house, March 1, shared home, laundry & util. 250-542-3711 Roommate wanted to share nice, clean, quiet home, no parties, drugs or pets. $450/mo. 250-549-2732
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. RESIDENTIAL & Commercial Storage, Downtown Vernon, Secure, Heated, 10x10, Avail Immed $70/mo 250-542-5003
Suites, Lower 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1bdrm, cozy suite, close tobeach & college. Lakeview, $750mon incl util& cable.n/p. 250-545-8352 250-309-4657. 1bdrm daylight, n/s, n/p, single prof preferred. $750 util incl.,250-558-0883. 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $825 util. cable & internet incl. avail. Feb 1 or 15. 250-550-4536 1bdrm level entry, fully reno’d, very quiet area, large tree’d backyard, hot water/inc. N/S only, N/P, $600. 250-545-1220 1bdrm newer suite, w/d, f/s, microwave, sat. tv, internet, ns, np, no drugs, n/parties, $750/mo. 250-545-2869 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1bdrm, no living room, near Fulton, newly reno’d, full bath, kitchen, ns, indoor cat only, util & sat. incl. $600.250-549-9561 1bed $650, 2bdrm $800, incl. heat, hot water, NO DOGS. (250)542-3241, 250-542-9042
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2bdrm, close to shopping, schools & daycare. Great deck, A/C, laundry, bright & spacious. N/S, N/P. $1050/mo. 250-215-4564 2BDRM, f/s, w/d, avail immed. N/S, N/P, D.D, R.R., $850pm. 250-546-3383. 2bdrm fully reno’d, very large & clean, balcony w/private entry, covered prkg, A/C, large tree’d backyard, quiet area, $775/mo. N/S, no dogs. ph 250-545-1220. 2bdrm suite in Lavington, beautiful country setting, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $750/mo. +util. avail. immed. View at: http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com Call (250)938-4529 3bdrm for right person, $900 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail immed. 250-549-5054. 3 BDRM Utilities incl. Clean, quiet, W/D/F/S, upper floor, garden area, NS, $1100/mo, 250-545-1496. Nearly new, East Hill 2 2-bdrm suites, incl laundry, cable, int, util,deck $875/$925. Avail now. ns, np, (250)542-7806
Townhouses 2bdrm lrg twnhse, Vernon, quiet crnr unit, main flr, window covering, lrg balcony, A/C. Free 1/2mo rent. Avail Feb1. $795. 250-769-0626 3BDRM, 1.5 bath in quiet complex, laminate floors, own laundry, semi-private yard, no smoking. Avail. Mar 1, $1000 +DD. 250-260-0442. 3bdrm townhouse 1.5-bath, 2313 36 St. Recently upgraded, A must see, walking distance to town, avail. now. $850/mo. No dogs. 250-5585053 please leave msg to view Avail March 1., Middleton Way, attractive 3 bdrm,a/c, f/s,n/s, n/p.$875 + util.250558-1820.
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Auto Accessories/Parts FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
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Suites, Upper 1bdrm, lakeshore, gorgeous top floor, 1200sq.ft.$939/mo.+ 1/3 util n/p,n/s. 250-308-1917 1 lrg bdrm ste, w/d, f/s, close to town on priv setting. Avail immed. N/S, N/P. $675 utils incl. (250)542-6380, 308-8704
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2310 - 34 Street 3 bedroom, full basement, 1.5 bath, walk-in closet. $1000/month.
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1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Air, tilt, cruise, security system with remote start. Good cond. $4000obo 250-545-0339 1999 Honda Odyssey EX 300 km No Accidents, Blizzaks, Hitch, Services Up-to-date, Rebuilt Tranny $4,300obo 250-542-8823 knopp@telus.net 2004 Chev 3500 ext cab., single rear wheel, 4x4, auto, looks & runs excellent, remote starter, 200kms. $10,500. 250307-0002. 2005 Chev 2500 HD 4x4, ex. cab, L/B, 6.0, auto, loaded, vg cond. $12,900. 250-306-5362 2006 Ford F250 SD, 4x4, crw/ cab, L/B, 5.4, auto, 110k, great cond. $12,900. 250-306-5362 2008 Mazda Tribute, 4x4, fully loaded, exc. cond. 41,000kms, warranty can be transferd, $21,500 obo. 250-868-7334
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Notice to Creditors and Others Re:The Estate of RAYMOND ANTHONY GADBOIS, a.k.a. Raymond Antoine Gadbois, a.k.a. Joseph Raymond Antoine Gadbois,deceased formerly of 3909-17 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 7N7. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of RAYMOND ANTHONY GABOIS are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor of the Estate c/o Friesen & Epp, 5660 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC, V6M 3Y3 on or before February 28, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
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1989 Volvo 147,500 miles. 1 owner, no winter use, immaculate, no rust. $3975. 250549-1416 See to appreciate.
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City of Vernon CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST EOI # ADM-11-06 — Visitor Centres Operation Manager The City of Vernon is seeking submissions of Expressions of Interest from firms who wish to be considered to provide professional services to operate the Vernon Visitor Centres. The Expressions of Interest will be used for the purpose of pre-qualifying firms to respond to a Request for Proposal to undertake this contract: Term: May 1, 2011 – April 30, 2013 The work consists of providing professional services for the operation the Vernon Visitor Centres in accordance with the Tourism BC Visitor Centre Network Criteria and City of Vernon Policies. Electronic submissions with the words “Visitor Centres Operation Manager” marked on the email will be received at sshannon@vernon.ca or the office of the Purchasing Agent, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Y7, up to and including 2:00 pm local time, Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
• replacement of approximately 1200 m of 200 mm diameter watermain and appurtenances. Tender Documents are only available online (Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. ftp site). Tenderers are invited to contact KWL by phone at 250-503-0841 attention Rhondda Ransom for instructions on accessing the ftp site and for inclusion on the bidders list. Tenderers are responsible for checking KWL’s ftp site on a regular basis for addenda.
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2006 JEEP LIBERTY LTD
STK #X5041
WAS $23,995
2007 VOLKSWAGEN CITY JETTA
15,900
$ STK #X3531
STK#U5103. 5.3L, auto, A/C, cruise, P/W, P/L, tilt, Sat Radio
2007 INFINITI FX35 AWD TECH
$
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2010 NISSAN XTERRA X 4X4 HEATHER LADUKE
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