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Vernon shines at B.C. Games JENNIFER SMITH

But no smile could beat that of VancouverSquamish biathlete Hunter Sones, who was Greater Vernon rocked the 2012 B.C. presented the W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Winter Games, staging what is being declared Excellence. the best Games ever. “Wow,” said the speechless 13-year-old, Four days of intense competition, incred- donning the prestigious award which includes ible athletic ability a $2,500 scholarand an overwhelmship. ing Games spirit were Sones, from wrapped up and celGaribaldi Highlands, ebrated Sunday. has been participat“Without a quesing in biathlon since tion, these are the best the age of five and B.C. Winter Games was a three-time that have ever been bronze medallist at held,” Kelly Mann, the Games. president and CEO Sones is just one of the B.C. Games the 1,145 athletes Society told Vernonfrom across B.C., Monashee MLA Eric 292 coaches and 160 Foster prior to the officials who took closing ceremonies at part in the 15 differthe Wesbild Centre. ent sports. The ThompsonAkbal Mund, Okanagan zone president of the local secured 80 medals, Games committee, ranking second in was blown away by medal standings just the athletes’ passion behind Vancouverand desire to never JOSE LAROCHELLE/MORNING STAR Squamish with 81. give up. Salmon Arm athlete Samuel Kruk celebrates a Among those “That’s what bronze win in badminton with his Thompsonclaiming gold medthese games are all Okanagan teammates Sunday during the clos- about,” said Mund, als were Vernon’s Eric Byram (biathlon), ing ceremonies of the B.C Winter Games. who also read out Connie Kapak (speed a few letters from skating) and Jake athletes thanking Ondrik (freestyle skiing). The Thompson- Greater Vernon for hosting such a fabulous Okanagan also took the top podium position event. in girls curling, karate and speed skating. “We will remember the times we had here Athletes, both those proudly wearing forever,” an official from Parksville wrote in a medals and even those heading home empty- thank you letter. “It wouldn’t have been poshanded, were beaming as they left with some sible without you.” unbelievable memories. So while the athletes are the real stars of Morning Star Staff

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Vernon Freestyle Team’s Ty Schulte competes at the Big Air Competition at Silver Star Saturday where he claimed a B.C. Winter Games silver medal. the Games, Greater Vernon was also shining throughout the event. “It’s a nice community, nice people,” said 14-year-old Cassandra Wakefield, with the silver-medal Vancouver-Squamish girls hockey team. Wakefield and her fellow teammates appreciated all the work the 2,400 volunteers put in, noting that they were always pleasant and accommodating. But Vernon School District Superintendent Bev Rundell did apologize for the sleeping arrangements. “You are very courageous for sleeping on those mats and being at the height of your athletic ability,” she said. Yet Erika LeBlanc, 15, girls hockey player from Brackendale, said the mats weren’t as terrible as some made them out to be. “They weren’t actually that bad,” said

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LeBlanc, just before boarding her bus to return home. From the 2,400 volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, to the committee who has spent the last two years preparing for the event, the Games would not have been possible without them, said Foster. “It’s a huge, huge undertaking,” said Foster. “It’s a lot of work for a very short time. “Congratulations to the committee on staging the best B.C. Winter Games ever.” Bill McNanora, president of the Surrey 2012 Summer Games, was also on hand at Sunday’s ceremonies to accept the B.C. Games flag. Although a little jealous, Mund wished Surrey well as he passed on the flag and the torch slowly began to burn out in Vernon. For more Games coverage check out the Sports section on A24 and A25. For full Games results visit www.2012bcwintergames.ca.

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News Norman ready to moo-ve to new home JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

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Brian Breitkreitz, the former owner of Norman the bull, is pleased Norman has a new home at a Kamloops petting zoo. the banks of the North Thompson River and where Norman is being moved to on Sunday. A special Welcome to the Farm day for Norman will take place June 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roost for anyone wanting to see him in Kamloops. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would love to have Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends visit,â&#x20AC;? said the MacKenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, understanding the bull will surely

be missed at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe. The Breitkreitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are both elated and sad to see Norman leave the ranch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roost will give him everything he thrives on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; loads of attention from people as well as a companion and above all a couple who are passionate about animals,â&#x20AC;? said Chris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sad part will be the move

when he will be separated from Flapjack (the donkey) and the home he has been accustomed for the past five-and-a-half years,â&#x20AC;? said Chris. The ranch made the decision to let Norman go due to financial restraints. And despite offers, from both the Breitkreitz and the public, to donate hay and money to keep

Duchess the swan succumbs to injuries RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Polson Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambassador is being remembered fondly. Duchess the swan was found dead at the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pond Tuesday morning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s believed the trauma of the injury and the stress of the situation was too much for her,â&#x20AC;? said Courtenay Pitcher, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications officer. Duchess was injured last week during what may have been an attack by a dog or coyote. She was treated at a veterinary clinic and after a short recovery, was released back into Polson Park late Friday. Duchess was 25 years old and she had lived in the park her whole life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She lived for five or six years longer than most swans do,â&#x20AC;? said

Pitcher. As a fixture in Polson Park, Duchess was extremely popular among visitors, and particularly children. She was also known to help city workers with their chores, including Ron Gibson, who has cared for Duchess and developed a special relationship with the bird. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very upset and grieving for a friend,â&#x20AC;? said Pitcher. The Regional District of North Okanagan will consider how to commemorate Duchess within Polson Park. Donations for a permanent memorial for Duchess can be dropped off at Vernon city hall. Photographs of Duchess can be found at www.vernon.ca/swan/index. html

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Following news that the Jersey bull at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Ranch needed a new place to live, offers to help Norman flooded in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My phone hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped ringing,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Breitkreitz, Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original owner who donated the bull to the ranch in 2006 but following news that the ranch could no longer keep him she spearheaded an attempt to find a new home for the bull. One of those calls came from a Kamloops couple hoping Norman could become a part of their petting zoo family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We met Norman, and recognized his special nature,â&#x20AC;? said Ed and Sheila MacKenzie, of Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roost in Kamloops, after reading about Norman in The Morning Star. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew instantly that we would be able to offer him a wonderful home environment.â&#x20AC;? Currently home to mini-horses, rabbits, silky hens, goats, lambs, a llama and pigs, Norman is expected to make a nice addition to the petting zoo at Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The place is beautiful,â&#x20AC;? said Chris of the 53-acre property on

Norman at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, the ranch said it is not interested in keeping animals year-round. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something that we wanted to do,â&#x20AC;? said Marilyn Berglund, Historic Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Ranch interim manager, in a previous interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love Norman.â&#x20AC;? The Breitkreitz are thankful that they were notified of the decision, so they could ensure he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end up somewhere where he would end up being slaughtered. And they are amazed with the overwhelming public response. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what we would have done if we hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got this in the media because we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have gotten in touch with these people,â&#x20AC;? said Chris, who actually had six offers to give Norman a home but due to the bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social characteristic she was keen on getting him into another petting zootype home. The MacKenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are eager to give Norman the perfect place to call home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roost, Norman will have plenty of room to roam, companionship with the other resident animals, and lots of attention from us and the from the many visitors to our farm.â&#x20AC;? Visit www.rainbowsroost.com for updates on Norman.

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Legislation goes up against teachers’ strike vote KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

At the same time the Labour Relations Board has given teachers the right to strike for up to three days, Minister of Education George Abbott tabled legislation Tuesday that would suspend all strike action and could impose millions of dollars in fines per day if a strike persists. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation could legally walk off the job as early as Monday. Teachers are to complete their own vote on that option Wednesday. The LRB ruled Tuesday that teachers can legally strike for up to three consecutive days in one week after two days’ notice, and a further one day in each subsequent week with the same notice. That could continue until the new bill passes the legislature.

Abbott said the legislation imposes a six-month “cooling-off period” and sets up appointment of a mediator to look at non-monetary issues such as class size and composition. A separate penalty provision would be enacted if necessary, Abbott said, imposing a fine of $1.3 million a day on the BCTF and up to $475 a day on individual teachers who strike in defiance of the new legislation. BCTF president Susan Lambert said teachers are reluctantly considering a full walkout, following the job action that began in September where they have refused to complete report cards or meet with administrators. “Teachers would prefer to be engaging in a meaningful mediation process to resolve this dispute rather than escalating it,” Lambert said.

“But given the government’s ongoing refusal to meet us half way, we’re compelled to try to increase the pressure on both our employer and government.” The legislation does not impose a new contract on teachers, but instead calls for a mediator to help resolve issues in bargaining between now and the end of August. Vernon Teachers’ Association president Bruce Cummings said Tuesday he was still working out the implications of the LRB ruling and the government’s pending legislation. “I don’t even know how to respond to this,” he said. “The LRB ruling is for a legal strike, but Abbott introduced the legislation at 1:40 for first reading, and there were no nays from anyone in the house.

“Appointing a mediator is a welcome thing, but we’re prohibited from striking during this cooling period, and the interim order was done so that BCTF and BCSPSEA could work out what essential services need to be in place.” Vernon School Board chairman Bill Turanski said trustees will need to meet with administrators to determine the best course of action over the next few weeks. “We have been in favour of negotiation, not legislation, but at least things are moving and I guess at this point this is one of the steps that we have to take,” he said, “so we will all cope with it as best we can.” The news comes on the heels of Monday’s BCTF “day of action” around the province, with teachers in Vernon holding a “rally around

the schools,” to demonstrate their dedication to being in the classroom and working with children. “We had a great time ‘Rallying around the Schools’ yesterday,” said

Cummings. “Joining us were retired teachers, parents and students. “Our message that we love to teach, we are teaching, and we are reporting to parents was received by the public with many

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Evening transit approved RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A green light has been given to night bus service in Vernon. Council voted Monday to spend $80,000 from April to December to have most bus routes running evenings from Monday to Saturday. “I think it will get used a lot,” said Coun. Brian Quiring. The goal is to provide transportation options to individuals going shopping or out to a movie or restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s expected weekday service will be used by shift workers, including those at the hospital. From Monday to Thursday starting in April, the last bus run will begin at 7:30 p.m. while the last run will start at 9 p.m. on Fridays and

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Jensen welcomes return to North Okanagan ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

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ing the last nine years as Jensen began his publisher of the Prince newspaper career in Albert Daily Herald in Nanaimo in 1985. Saskatchewan. He had been workJensen’s 27-year ing at a service station newspaper career and was playing on a included a stint in softball team whose rosVernon in the ter included mid-1990s several staff as part of a members of regional cirthe Nanaimo culation team Daily Free overseeing the Press, among O k a n a g a n’s them curthree daily rent Morning papers at the Star sports time, includeditor Kevin Ian Jensen ing the former Mitchell. Vernon Daily “ T h e News. circulation manager “We have always stopped by the service loved Vernon and we station and said ‘let’s were going to retire here, go for breakfast tomorbut when the oppor- row,’” said Jensen. “I tunity to become pub- think we may have a job lisher of The Morning for you.” Star came up, well, we Jensen began as a just got here a whole lot circulation represenearlier,” smiled Jensen, tative, then moved to 47, who is married to Prince Albert in 1987 Denise. to become circulation “We love the com- manager. He also held munity and we love the circulation posts in people.” Nanaimo again in 1990, They have two chil- was district manager in dren – Jordan, who Victoria in 1993, then works in a law firm in moved to Vernon. Saskatoon, and Aaron, In 1996, Jensen went who graduates from north to become proa Prince Albert high duction manager, for the school this year. Prince George Citizen,

then moved back to the Prairies in 2003 where he became publisher at the Herald. “Ian has developed a good understanding of all facets of the newspaper business, including the embracement of the digital world,” said Bruce McAuliffe, president of Black Press’ B.C. South division in announcing Jensen’s new duties. Jensen believes in getting involved in the community. In Prince Albert, he was on the board of directors for the Prince Albert Raiders Western Hockey League Club, was a founding director and coach of Prince Albert Minor Football, and was on the board of Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Hospital Foundation. “I love to be part of the community,” said Jensen, who also knows how important a role The Morning Star plays in the North Okanagan. “I’m going to make sure we continue to have a newspaper the community respects for our readers and our advertising partners.”

City makes RBC Cup short list ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

And then there were two. Including Vernon. The local committee pursuing the 2014 Royal Bank Cup Junior A Hockey Championship learned Monday it has been short-listed as a finalist. Vernon is believed to be up against Terrebonne, Que., a Montreal suburb, to host the 2014 national championship which, if successful, would be played at the Wesbild Centre. “We’re very excited,” said bid committee co-chair Mike Lane of Monday’s news. “We’ve been waiting for the announcement. We had a pretty good feeling, in dealing with Hockey Canada, that we would get there. They seemed excited by our bid and we had very good feedback on our bid package.” Hockey Canada would not say who the other finalist is, but Lane said he’s guessing it’s Terrebonne based on research his committee has done. The local committee will now have

a month to prepare an in-person presentation to deliver to Hockey Canada in Calgary on March 28. “We’ll put together a good presentation, we have a good package and a good team, so we’re feeling very confident,” said Lane. Helping the presentation will be the fact the committee can show Hockey Canada there is plenty of volunteer support available in the North Okanagan, after more than 2,400 signed up to assist with last weekend’s B.C. Winter Games. What will also help the Vernon bid, said Lane, is having the business community come on board. “If we can start getting corporate sponsorship on board, that will give us a strong case to win the bid.” Anybody willing to help can call Lane at 250-309-8851, Chris Collard at 250-938-1770 or Don Klepp at 250-549-3092. Hockey Canada will announce the 2014 host at this May’s Royal Bank Cup in Humboldt, Sask.

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Hospital funding moves ahead RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Public lobbying may have paid off at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Health Minister Michael de Jong will be in the community in two or three weeks. “We will be making some announcements. It has something to do with the hospital tower,” said Eric Foster, Ve r n o n - M o n a s h e e MLA, Tuesday. “The minister wouldn’t be coming to town to make a negative announcement.” Foster, civic leaders, health care workers and residents have been demanding additional acute care beds at VJH to address cancelled surgeries and patients being kept in hallways. Foster doesn’t know exactly when de Jong will be in Vernon or if the announcement will lead to both shelledin floors in the Polson tower being completed or just one. “We’re moving forward and we had to wait for the (provincial) budget,” said Foster. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, who was

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Finance Minister Kevin Falcon speaks about the 2012 B.C. budget with Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce members Tuesday at the Village Green Hotel. in Vernon Tuesday, wouldn’t say if there is money specifically in the province’s financial plan for VJH. “That’s for the minister of health to decide but there is a lot of money in the Ministry of Health budget,” said Falcon. During his local stop, Falcon spoke at a Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Village Green Hotel. “The landscape is littered with governments around the world that have failed to show proper leadership.

B.C. will not go down that path,” he said of overcoming economic uncertainty. In order to respond to global conditions, Falcon says B.C.’s 2012 budget calls for expenditure growth of two per cent and revenue growth of 2.9 per cent. The small business corporate tax rate will be maintained at 2.5 per cent. There is also a provisional one per cent addition to the province’s general corporate income tax rate in 2014/15. “If we perform only

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ritish Columbians won’t head to the polls until May 14, 2013 but the campaigning is well underway. During the last few weeks, senior Liberals have tripped over themselves to tell Vernon-Monashee residents how good a job Eric Foster is doing on their behalf. “You have a really effective MLA,” said Premier Christy Clark of Foster while at the B.C. Winter Games and a party gathering last week. In particular, Clark praised Foster for bringing overcrowding at Vernon Jubilee Hospital to her attention. “Eric is a very passionate and persuasive man so we certainly know how important Richard Rolke this issue is to the people of Vernon,” she said. But obviously it’s not important enough because the premier didn’t announce funding on a rare visit here. Foster revealed Tuesday that Health Minister Michael de Jong will make an announcement in “two or three weeks,” which is rather vague and it’s not known if development of beds will begin immediately or some time down the road. Now the Foster Fan Club also surfaced at Coldstream Ranch when Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom unveiled plans for the realignment of Highway 6. “Not many days go by that Eric doesn’t stop by to talk about various projects,” said Lekstrom. There’s no question that Foster has lobbied for improvements to Highway 6 for years as a then-mayor of Lumby and now as MLA. He drives the route frequently and is

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familiar with the risks motorists are facing. In terms of VJH, Foster has been a strong advocate for more acute care beds and has been a visible presence unlike some of his colleagues. He deserves credit for wading into a group of protesters last summer as an acknowledgment of their concerns over health care. But one thing that Clark and Lekstrom failed to mention is that Foster has been part of a team. He worked with the District of Coldstream and Coldstream Ranch to get Highway 6 addressed, while Foster has been collaborating with doctors, residents and civic leaders over hospital conditions. Clark and Lekstrom may have specifically focused on Foster because the Liberals fear their traditional hold on Vernon-Monashee is soft. The party narrowly won the 2009 election here and the HST, overcrowding at the hospital, Gordon Campbell’s leadership and the mishandling of services for developmentally disabled adults have undermined support even further. The NDP can smell blood and they have had a revolving door of politicians dropping into Vernon to wave the flag. The B.C. Conservatives are also looking to tap into perceived resentment of the Liberals. As hard as Foster has tried to demonstrate his relevancy and advocate for his constituents, his own government hasn’t thrown him a life line — specifically, dragging out a decision on completing the two shelled-in floors at the hospital and adding beds. And ultimately, it is action that is going to sway the voters and not back-slapping and kind words from politicians that pop in and out faster than a bagel in a toaster.

Congratulations to one and all in Greater Vernon for staging what turned out to be “without a question... the best B.C. Winter Games that have ever been held.” That’s high praise from Kelly Mann, president and CEO of the B.C. Games Society, but he should know what he’s talking about and anyone who took in any part of the Games would be hard-pressed to disagree with him. So hat’s off to Akbal Mund, president of the local Games committee, and the rest of his hard-working but always-smiling chairs and workers, an amazing 2,400 volunteers. It took months of planning and a lot of hard work, not to mention last-minute anxiety, to pull off this four-day event and even though it seemed to run without a hitch, that’s largely because of all the preparation and behind-the-scenes manoeuvring. Thanks should also go to the levels of government, the province and the regional district, that cough up funding for this sporting spectacle. Not to mention the workers at the various facilities that had the venues ready to go for the respective events. The end result is a feel-good community event that not only showcased the efforts of the athletes and coaches and officials, but also acted as a wonderful testimonial to the beauty of the region and the can-do spirit of its people. The 2012 B.C. Winter Games may be over but the warm community spirit and the memories of a wonderful event will live on in the minds of residents and visitors alike for some time to come. Well done to all involved and thanks for the memories.

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ell done G r e a t e r Vernon! To host the BC Winter Games takes dedication, patience, and generosity and the entire Greater Vernon area brought those pieces together to stage a very successful event this past weekend. Top-level athletes were treated to superior facilities and received enthusiastic support from the over 2,300 volunteers. The leadership shown by Games’ President Akbal Mund and Vice

President Jim McEwan over the past 24 months ensured athletes, coaches, spectators, and volunteers alike were treated to an event all of Vernon can take pride in. It was truly “Your Time to Shine.” On behalf of the BC Games Society Board of Directors, thank you very much for making these BC Winter Games a remarkable experience. Kelly Mann President and CEO BC Games Society

DON'T BE SHORTSIGHTED I find it exhilarating to see the number of opinion pieces that centre around the City of Vernon’s Sport Culture and Art Culture Developments. This is a great sign that there is motivation for positive change and that need exists. There are most certainly challenges to overcome and the citizens of Vernon have clearly identified the pressing issues. What I have yet to understand is where are the task forces (working groups of volunteers) that are seeking to resolve the problems? We all have opinions, but creative insight (rather than complaint) leads to solution. The proposed facilities can be inclusive of all community members if there were proper design, programs and access. For example, the track has received comments of ‘limited’ use; however, I don’t see this. An open community facility will offer a haven for everyone to safely exercise on a flat surface and in a lighted facility. Do older adults really enjoy the cement walls of Wesbild over the beautiful air and mountains of our home? It is either that or safety that brings them there to walk en masse. Beyond 3-4 months of a given year, the track would offer safety and outdoor beauty. I grew up in a town

where we the ‘young’ athletes (the so-called limited users) knew that the track was a shared facility. Those persons that walked understood that the inside lanes were their home, those that ran – we used the outside lanes. Then there were even days of the week clockwise, odd days counterclockwise. The best part were the track meets where the ‘walkers’ came to watch and volunteer. The older adults were cheering for the local kids by name and not because they were related; they were part of a community. We the athletes got to know the older adults by name and learned a lot about life. Our first lesson was simply smile and say hello. Doesn’t a smile make everyone feel better? Community service organizations rotated running the snack bar – it wasn’t a city monopoly. Yes, the city received a portion of the proceeds to re-invest back into the canteen and facility but by making money the service organizations had a revenue source, and they invested back into the community. This track is not just about a small group of athletes. This track is about the health of our residents. Visit the current ‘pit’ in Polson Park and there are moms with strollers, wives with wheelchairs

and kids with parents and or grandparents with rollators. Give these persons a chance to have flat ground, a safe place and a community to engage within. I look forward to the day that the parking lot is full of vans, buses and cars from local retirement residences where the inside lanes are filled with walkers and the outside lane with runners and a local service organization is available with healthy refreshments for purchase. This facility is needed for all; it is fact that one in four Canadians are obese and that the largest factor in losing independence as an older adult is physical inactivity. There is knowledge and ability in our community; lawyers, contractors, managers, builders and many more that can make this happen ‘by donation’. The proposed facilities can truly be community from development to use. I encourage our elected officials to think outside the box, generate positive momentum and don’t use finances or liability as an excuse. Jenn Jakobi TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS On behalf of the Together For Christmas team, we would like to express a heartfelt thank you to our community for the success of our

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Okanagan Arts Awards look to the north Vernon’s Patricia Donahue and Grindrod’s Cathy Stubington recognized for their contribution to valley arts scene KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

Two North Okanagan residents have been recognized for their contribution to the arts in their respective fields with Okanagan Arts Awards. Vernon’s Patricia Donahue and Grindrod’s Cathy Stubington, who were nominated by colleagues, both received their awards on the weekend at the presentation gala in Kelowna, hosted by the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan. All the winners were presented with a bronze cast sculpture designed by Kamloops artist Terry Shewchuk. Attending the black tie event was Donahue, a Vernon-based novelist and writing instructor, who said she was honoured and surprised to receive an award even though she was the only name selected as a nominee in the literary category. “They could have elected to not award literary as happened in 2008 and 2011,” she said. “It feels great to be publicly acknowledged for my years of hard work. Writing, especially novel writing, is a solitary endeavour; so much of this creative work is done absolutely alone. No one supervising, no one scheduling, except me. With little on-going feedback, these particular times when the community takes note is quite special not to mention encouraging.” Donahue, who is a founding member of the Okanagan Writers League and is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, was, in part, recognized for her novel, Mighty Orion - Fate, published by Borealis Press in 2010. The book is set on the eastern seaboard during the era of tall ship building. A native of Dalhousie, N.B., Donahue grew up around ship building, and even trained as a tall ship sailor in 2004, which she used as research for her book. Accompanying Donahue to the awards ceremony was another Dalhousie native, Paul Harding, who she said arrived via a dubious route; driving for 23 kilometres from a rural mountain top at 5,000-plus feet

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Vernon’s Patricia Donahue is accompanied by Paul Harding at the Okanagan Arts Awards, held in Kelowna Saturday. Donahue was presented with the award for literary arts, while Grindrod’s Cathy Stubington was presented with an award for her contribution to theatre. altitude, then travelling twice the distance to the highway, then making the remainder of the journey into Kelowna. “He did make it off the mountain, only because a huge plow came along to plow for logging trucks at 4 a.m. kind of out of the blue. We figured it was divine intervention because there was no way even for a Skidoo to make it out,” said Donahue. “He hastily got into his tux and we made it on time for the fabulous red carpet photograph and Castanet interview then on to chef Michael Lyon’s great appetizers and Summerhill wines at the pre-party. Overall, it was a very polished affair with a packed house at the Kelowna theatre.” A former registered nurse and private therapist, Donahue also writes about the reconciliation process, which helps people work on unresolved relationship conflicts to better health and prevent disease.

This theme is prevalent in Mighty Orion Fate, which is available at Bookland and the Cracked Pot Emporium in Vernon. Donahue has also written a sequel, Mighty Orion — Secrets, which is awaiting publication. “A message I always impart to my writing students is that the arts are what makes us human. It provides people an identity, and gives a community definition. So I’m happy and honoured to have my community know that I contribute,” she said. Those sifting through the nominations could also not ignore the track record of Stubington, who was recognized with an arts award for her contribution to theatre. The founder of Enderby’s Runaway Moon Theatre, and a community arts advocate whose reach goes beyond North OkanaganShuswap borders, Stubington is a renowned puppeteer who runs a puppet museum in

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Grindrod. Along with Runaway Moon, Stubington has staged a number of environmental, community-based plays, twice using the whole city of Enderby. She has also worked closely with the Splatsin First Nation on a shadow theatre play that was staged at Enderby’s Starlight Drive-in Theatre as well as on agricultural-based plays and projects at Grindrod’s Curly Willow Farm. It was Runaway Moon Theatre board president Deb Humphries who nominated Stubington on behalf of the Enderby and District Arts Council. “She is one of the best kept secrets in the Okanagan,” said Humphries. “She is committed to her work Cathy Stubington as a community arts advocate and artist. She has done all these amazing things in the community, however, many people outside of Enderby-Grindrod don’t know what she has been doing, so the arts council wanted to recognize and honour her.” More recently, Stubington has been involved with the Akonjo project, bringing youth empowerment and health education to a village in Kenya about the size of Enderby, led by a young actor/activist. Stubington also went on the road around B.C. with her last puppet play, Dream, which she co-created with El Salvadorian actor/ activist Zompopo Flores. Other recipients of Okanagan Arts Awards included Okanagan Symphony music director and conductor Rosemary Thomson for her contribution to music; Wendy Williams for dance; Nathan Flavel, who also won a theatre award; Briar Craig for visual arts; Tracey Bonneau for media arts; Dan Brice for arts educator; Yvonne Topf for supporter of the arts; the Kelowna Community Concert Association for the Central Okanagan Foundation Arts Association Award, and Ken Jubenvill with the Lifetime Achievement Award. North Okanagan-based nominees that were also up for awards included Vernonbased playwright and Powerhouse Theatre member Michael Poirier, Vernon painter and arts educator Gerald Marchand, and internationally renowned mural artist Michelle Loughery. More information on the Okanagan Arts Awards is available at www.artsco.ca/awards.

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With his single, Tell Me I’m Wrong, having hit #21 on the adult contemporary Billboard charts in the U.S. before Christmas, Justin Hines continues to catch international attention with his voice and charisma. And he’ll be spreading his message of goodwill through his songs when he gives a concert at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday in support of the Kindale Developmental Association. “Justin is a shining example of turning a disability into an ability. He shows that all people have abilities and he is an inspiration to everyone,” said Cindy Masters, Kindale development officer. “People everywhere will be inspired by his amazing voice and incredible talent.” Kindale has been working on bringing Hines to Vernon for a long time. His appearance in B.C. also includes a show in Grand Forks, where his father-in-law lives, so it worked to bring him to the Interior for two appearances, said Masters. “He has an amazing story. It’s one of those inspirational, feel-good stories,” she added. Self-taught on the piano, where he now does most of his songwriting, Hines has Larsen Syndrome, a joint dislocation condition that confines him to a wheelchair. After winning a contest at the age of 14 to

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Justin Hines gives a concert at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday in support of the Kindale Developmental Association. sing both the Canadian and American anthems at a Raptors basketball game in Toronto, Hines has gone on to become a household name in his native Canada and other parts of the world. He performed at both the Beijing and Vancouver Olympic Games, and his other hit single, Say What You Will, which appeared on Hines’ second Canadian album and is on his U.S. debut Days to Recall, released in August, was used as part of a South African campaign to build 20 schools in 11 days. Hines has since performed in South Africa and saw the schools that will educate more than 22,000 students. “It’s so beyond an honour knowing that a song we did was part of this, that we get to be part of that beauty,” he said. Hines has also made an impact in the U.S. He has appeared on the CBS Morning Show and starred in a con-

cert, which was taped at Toronto’s Royal Cinema with special guests Ron Sexsmith, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Sierra Noble and the Canadian Tenors, that was shown on PBS. The music video for Tell Me I’m Wrong was primarily filmed in Joplin, Missouri, following the devastating tornado that touched down there in late May, 2011, and he continues to perform south of the border as well as at home for fundraisers and concerts. Tickets for his Vernon concert are still available, and Masters says she would love to see a full house to greet Hines. “He often meets his fans after the show, so the audience should stick around after the concert ends.” Hines will be at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30, available at the Ticket Seller box office, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.

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Vernon RCMP safe communities unit rural programs director Warren Smith (right) explains his unit’s anti-bullying programs to local media as Margaret Clark of the Restorative Justice Society of North Okanagan (left) and RCMP school liaison officer Const. Kathy Szoboticsanec look on. Two types of bullying that Szoboticsanec has seen a lot of in her four years as school liaison officer are face-to-face and cyber bullying. “Cyber bullying is huge in my world,” said Szoboticsanec. “It’s done through text messages, through Facebook messages. I’ve had to go to high schools to explain to students that once you post bullying that’s negative or is threatening or harassing, that’s evidence and it will help me in my investigation.” Szoboticsanec, who said she is brought in to deal with a bullying situation if the victim feels unsafe, said there is a

shift going on in regards to cyber bullying from the high schools to the elementary schools, as more kids have access to cell phones and the Internet. Asked by a reporter if one gender bullied more than the other, Szoboticsanec said she deals with both, but that “young ladies are vicious.” “Girls in the last 10 years, a lot of the violent acts we hear about are committed by young ladies,” she said. “A lot of it will be trends. Girls will align themselves with each other. If there are criminal charges, one of the conditions is usually

not to have contact with another girl, so we try to break up these groups.” Should there be a need for the RCMP to be involved in bullying, there is another way to resolve the situation. Margaret Clark of the Restorative Justice Society of North Okanagan sometimes get bullying referrals for her program. “Everybody that comes to us has to admit they’ve done something wrong, face the people they’ve harmed and agree to restorative justice, which is usually in the form of a written or verbal apology,” said Clark.

Armstrong politicians promote pink ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

The City of Armstrong is in the pink. City council unanimously passed a request from the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club to declare today Anti-Bullying Day in the city, and also declared this week Anti-Bullying Week. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs are once again joining today’s provincial and national movement of Pink Shirt Day – Bullying Stops Here, where everyone is encouraged to wear pink. “We proudly participate in Pink Shirt Day because it promotes the awareness, the understanding and openness about the problem (of bullying), and the shared commitment to a solution,” said Merran Davies of Armstrong’s Okanagan Boys and Girls Club who, along with colleague Jack Whelpley, were decked out in Pink Shirt Day – Bullying Stops Here T-shirts. Pink Shirt Day started several years ago in Nova Scotia when two high school students wore pink after a fellow student had been bullied for wearing a pink shirt

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Armstrong Okanagan Boys and Girls Club executives Jack Whelpley (left) and Merran Davies ask city council to proclaim today Pink Shirt Day – Bullying Stops Here. to school. The idea has caught on nationally. “You go up to the high school and I’d say 90 per cent of the students and staff will be wearing pink,” said Coun. Paul Britton, who is a counsellor at Pleasant Valley Secondary School. “Because of this movement, other kids aren’t afraid to stand up to bullies. It’s an in-your-face type of program, and

people have been getting involved to put a stop to this.” “The response has been greater and greater every year but that’s because the problem increases,” added Whelpley. “It’s gone from the standard face-to-face bullying to the more sinister approach of using social media or the Internet. It’s not something that can be ignored.”

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The City of Vernon is being extremely cautious before taking a stand on wildlife traps. Officials are investigating whether the city can legally ban traps in Vernon and what the potential implications of such a prohibition would be. “We want to be well informed when we make a decision,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky. The legal opinion will determine if there are existing rules with the provincial government. “We want to avoid leaving a public safety concern open but we want to avoid duplication (of service),” said Sawatzky. A Ministry of Environment employee doesn’t believe there is a need for the city to take action. “A bylaw will just duplicate the (B.C.) Wildlife Act,” said Josh Lockwood, a local conservation officer. “Trapping regulations are extensive. People who haven’t taken a certified trapping course can’t use traps. If apprehended, they will be charged.” In a recent case, a Kelowna resident was fined $1,100 for trapping illegally. The issue arose at Vernon city hall after the Association for the Protection of Fur Bearing Animals requested a ban on traps, saying they promote cruelty among animals and they put pets and

children at risk. However, the B.C. Trappers Association insists traps are needed among licensed operators to handle problem wildlife. “When set in a proper manner and a proper location, they are effective as a management tool,” said Pete Wise, who operates an animal control business and is a member of the B.C. Trappers Association. “They pass international standards (for being humane).” Wise says there were 86 coyote complaints locally last year and two attacks and traps are necessary. “When they’re attacking people or dogs, there’s not an option,” he said, adding that trap technology has evolved over the years. “They are a humane device. They are not devised to break skin or break a leg.” Wise says the problem isn’t with individuals who are licensed to use traps but those who aren’t and are trying to deal with nuisance wildlife or cats. He added that conservation officers, the SPCA and the RCMP are mandated to enforce laws involving use of traps. Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe questions if the city needs to proceed with a ban on traps. “Are we just duplicating services? Are we just increasing our costs?” she said.

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For whatever reason, last week was a busy week for RCMP dealing with impaired drivers. Police arrested nine people for impaired driving between Feb. 20 and 26, and there were 11, 24-hour suspensions issued, the majority alcoholrelated. “That’s really high,” stated Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk Gord Molendyk. There were also 27 vehicles impounded, though Molendyk believes some of those are in relation to a road check done at the commercial vehicle scales on Highway 97.

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Two-time PGA Tour champion and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame inductee Richard Zokol is joining the golf team at Vernon’s Predator Ridge for the start of the 2012 season. As executive director of golf development, Zokol will be responsible for furthering the golf experience for guests and residents and expanding the presence of Predator Ridge’s brand. “Predator Ridge has a significant vision for the next 20 years and it’s an ideal golf facility for me to give back to the game,” says Zokol, who played in the 1993 B.C. Open tournament at Predator. “I have watched Predator Ridge evolve to become an industry leader and look forward to joining their talented team during this exciting time.” Zokol’s former manager Brad Pelletier, the vice-president of

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Katrina Van Soest of Vernon competes in Winter Games alpine skiing at Silver Star Mountain Resort.

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Grace Fecht, 11, of Kelowna executes her balance beam routine during the B.C. Winter Games gymnastics competition Saturday at Priest Valley Gym.

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Zone 2 medal spree KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Connie Kapak can’t remember what her dad cooked for dinner Sunday night. The real party came earlier that day at the Wesbild Centre. Kapak, 13, pocketed four speed skating medals and set a provincial record in the 400-metre race at Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong. “There was not really much of a celebration,” said Kapak, a Harwood Elementary student. “I enjoyed hanging out with my friends at the closing ceremonies. I was just happy to get home cooking and I feel really good about my medals. We put them on my bulletin board at home.” Kapak, who will compete in the provincial short track championships in Kamloops this weekend, crossed the 400-m finish line in 42.76 seconds for gold. In an earlier heat, she posted a 42.38, also breaking the previous record of 43.43 in the Under 14 age class. “I think that (having friends cheering her on) gave me an extra boost,” said Kapak, whose No. 1 fan is her dad, Pete. She struck silver in the 3,000-m and stumbled around one corner in the 200-m pursuit en route to bronze. She was also part of the ThompsonOkanagan Zone 2 relay bronze-medal team. “I want to tell other athletes that if they want to try an inexpensive sport, as a hobby or a sport to compete in, try speed skating. It’s lots of fun and really challenging. I find it very rewarding.” A total of 1,145 athletes competed, including 45 from the North Okanagan. Vancouver-Squamish (Zone 5) topped the table with 81 medals (34 gold), one medal ahead of the Thompson-Okanagan (24 gold). The Fraser Valley Zone 3 was third (72). Other locals who produced multiple medals include biathlete Eric Byram (two gold, one bronze), freestyle skier Jake Ondrik (gold in Big Air and silver in Combined) and Logan Meier in archery (two silver). Freestylers Patrick Dew and Ty Schulte claimed silver medals in Big Air, while Hayley Timmerman

earned silver in judo and Alyssa Skaalid of Enderby bagged bronze in speed skating. Amy Edwards of Vernon skipped the Zone 2 curling team to a bronze medal. She was supported by third Shayna Doll of Salmon Arm and frontenders Sydney Hofer of Vernon and Kylie Tokairin of Enderby. Vernon girls Emily Olds (goalie), Teigan Moore, Dayce Knopf and Maddie Powls helped the Thompson-Okanagan take bronze in ringette, stopping the Fraser Valley Reds 8-1 Sunday. Zone 2, featuring Enderby’s James Huntington, also racked up a bronze in team badminton. The Most Sportsmanlike Team award in badminton, which characterizes honour, etiquette and good behavior, was awarded to Zone 1 Kootenays. All the team members come from Invermere. Coach Audrey Mantyka told the Games’ mediadirector: “This is the first time many of these kids have ever held a racquet. We haven’t had any wins but they have improved immensely. The team has a great attitude.” Vernon ski racer Gavin Donald was 15th in ski cross and was disqualified in the one-run slalom. “It has been an amazing experience… meeting new people,” said the Silver Star Elementary student. “Having new experiences is a great thing.It is especially nice that it is here in Vernon and being able to go to this one. It was nice making friends with racers from other regions.” Anneliese McNish of Duncan competed in biathlon at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, and had a blast in the senior girls class. “It was definitely a good experience,” said McNish, who was fourth in the sprint and solo races. “It was the first civilian race I’ve done. I know what to expect for the B.C. cups now. I race with cadets, and next year I plan to do B.C. Cup races, so now I know what to train for. I don’t normally race three races back to back, but it was good. My favourite was the last, the super sprint. It was just a unusual and a fast one, and my shooting went pretty good.”

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Anneliese McNish of Duncan fires away in the Winter Games biathlon 7.5-kilometre event at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre.

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The North Okanagan Knights finally found that strong start they were missing late in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. With their postseason in jeopardy, the Knights came out hard and were rewarded with a 3-2 win over the Kamloops Storm in Game 3 of their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series Monday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. North Okanagan trailed 2-1 in the series heading into Game 4 Tuesday night at Nor-Val, with Game 5 slated for Thursday (7 p.m.) in Kamloops. Conflicting ice schedules in Armstrong have resulted in Game 6 (if necessary) going Friday night at Wesbild Centre. Even in dropping the first two games last weekend, including a 4-3 loss in Game 2 Saturday night at McArthur Island Arena, Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette liked his team’s jump. “Our starts were suspect, but at least we’re coming out,” he said. “We’re not being rewarded but at least we’re coming out ready to play in the first period. “We’ve played very well for the majority of this series. On the mistakes we make, which aren’t too many, they capitalize on.” Knights’ forward Tanner Burns opened the scoring on a first-peri-

od powerplay, firing his heavy shot through a defender’s legs to beat netminder Marcus Beesley from the top of the circle at 10:08. “He got himself open and rather than trying to make that extra move, he just let the shot go. It was nice to see,” said Mallette. Kamloops’ sniper Tyler Jackson collected both of the Storm’s goals, the first coming on a 5-on-3 man advantage in the first period. His second came less than two minutes after the Knights’ Cory Hochhausen restored the lead on a 5-on-3 in the second frame. Similar to Burns’ goal, Eric Chore used a d-man as a screen to put one by Beesley and complete the scoring with 40 seconds to play in the second period. Tempers heated up late in the third period after Jackson hit Knights’ defenceman Chris Gillies from behind. The Storm’s Brett Dallen picked up two misconducts, a game misconduct and a roughing minor after the whistle. The scorekeeper listed Chase Edwards as also earning a game misconduct, however, Mallette believed it was Jackson who received the penalty as part of the hit from behind. “Jackson’s not that type of player,” said Mallette. “It was just him trying to go in to finish his check and Gillies just trying to escape. You can’t fault either guy, but the referee at that point has to make that call.”

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The VSS Panthers are going to the B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships as the Okanagan Valley champions. VSS brushed back the host Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops 53-49 in Saturday night’s final of the eight-team tournament. The Sabres had already qualified for the provincials, March 7-10 at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, by winning the West Zone. The Panthers, Summerland Rockets and Southern Okanagan Hornets of Oliver will join Sa-Hali in the Sweet 16. VSS came out energized and focussed in taking a 30-16 lead at the break in the final. “Mary Rice got us going early in the game with two three-point shots, and our defence was very good the entire game,” said VSS coach Bobby Mitchell, who co-coaches with Lonny Mazaruk. “Sa-Hali is a very good team and they battled hard and cut the lead to one point in the third quarter before we scored our first point of the quarter. We were able to hang on and have a fivepoint lead after three, and in a back and forth final quarter, we never lost our lead with many players making big timely baskets.” Karley Fugel sparked the Cats with a dozen points and 13 rebounds, while all-star Sage Blundell had 11 points and five boards. Rice and Valley MVP Quincy Leier added eight points each. “Just a great team effort again in this game, all 11 girls played in the championship game with 10 of them scoring,” added Mitchell. “We have talked

all year about playing 40 minutes and we did that tonight, and we stuck together as a team when things didn’t go our way. We are playing with loads of confidence right now and are really starting to find our groove as we now get ready to focus on provincials.” The Hornets stopped Summerland 69-66 in overtime in the third-place game At the Valley senior AA boys playdowns, also in Kamloops, defending B.C. champion South Okanagan iced Sa-Hali 84-77 in the final. Tournament MVP Greet Gill canned a dozen points for the Hornets. The Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton took the third provincial berth with a 64-51 win over the Westsyde Whundas of Kamloops. The Fulton Maroons lost a 47-46 thriller to Westsyde Saturday with Mitch Rouault flushing 27 points. Fulton lost a 62-61 buzzer-beater to Sa-Hali on Friday night with Clayton Mottus dialing up 17 points and Rouault netting 16. “We had a chance to win both games, but couldn’t finish at the end,” said Maroons’ head coach Dale Olson. “Overall a great year. We’re definitely disappointed that we don’t get to go to the championships.” The Fulton Grade 8 boys earned a trip to provincials, March 8-10, in Pitt Meadows, by defeating the Seaton Sonics 43-41. Fulton defeated Carlin Panthers of Tappen 74-24 in the semis. Coached by Fulton grad Ben Olson, the Maroons went 10-2 in league play and won two tournaments, including their home date.

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Vipers face life support Morning Star Staff

It’s that time of year when players on the B.C. Hockey League playoff bubble turn into mathematicians. The equation facing the Vernon Vipers is a challenging one as they make a final push to earn a postseason berth. To have a realistic shot at overtaking the Chilliwack Chiefs for fourth place in the Interior Conference (and the final playoff spot), Vernon head coach Jason Williamson believes the 27-25-1-2 Vipers will have to win their five remaining regular-season games, and pray the 28-21-13 Chiefs go 3-4 in their final seven. “We’ve got to win five games, which in my opinion is doable, but we need help,” said Williamson. The Vipers have a full week to recover from a tumultuous ferry ride and a pair of weekend road losses on the coast. They fell 6-4 to the Cowichan Valley Capitals Friday night, and 4-2 to the Powell River Kings Saturday. “We had to drug the boys up with Gravol on the way over from Comox,” said Williamson. “It (ferry) was close to not running. Underneath, where you pull on, you could barely get off the bus because it was rocking back and forth.” The Vipers were without rookie forward Adam Tambellini, who missed the weekend trip with the flu. Injured forward Ben Gamache hasn’t played since he blocked a shot with his hand in a Feb. 17 game against the Vees. Vernon is in West Kelowna Saturday night to take on Rylan Ferster’s Westside Warriors (20-27-2-7) at Royal LePage Place. They entertain the Prince

George Spruce Kings (30-192-4) in a Sunday matinee (2 p.m.) at Wesbild Centre. Their remaining regularseason tilts are against the Chiefs (Tuesday at Prospera Centre), followed by a homeand-home with the Salmon Arm SilverBacks (16-32-0-7). “We’ve had some success against Westside this year, and we’ve got to go in there and get a road win, which is something we’ve struggled with,” said Williamson. “Sunday, it’s a short turnover but PG (Prince George) is playing some road games too, and we’ve played PG well all year too.” The Chiefs, who had two games in hand heading into their Tuesday-nighter against the host Warriors, wrap up their schedule with home games against Westside, Vernon and Trail Smoke Eaters (11-271-4), and road encounters with the Penticton Vees (49-3-0-2) and Coquitlam Express (3218-2-2). “We need some of those guys to win,” said Williamson. Saturday night, first star Teagan Waugh pegged the Kings (35-15-2-2) to a twogoal lead with his 19th and 20th snipes of the season. Vernon struck twice in the final 16 seconds of the second frame to equalize. Forward Aaron Hadley (15th) forced netminder Sean McGuire into mishandling the puck and was rewarded with an empty-netter for the first goal. On the ensuing faceoff, centreman Darren Nowick got the puck deep, forced a Powell River defender to turn the puck over and fed Mike Zalewski for a buzzer-beater. “We had been buzzing for 10 minutes before that,” said Williamson. “We had turned

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the tide and we were rewarded for it there.” The Kings rebounded in the third period, with Daniel Schuler (15th) collecting the winner with a snapshot at 13:39, and Steven Schmidt (13th) added an insurance goal less than two minutes later. “We outchanced them 17-12,” said Williamson. “2-2 game late in the third, and to be honest, Kirby (Halcrow, netminder) probably wants that third one back. “You sense it after the game that they’re pretty down. They played hard in a place that’s tough to play in, with the travel and a pretty good team, and they come up short on the scoreboard.” SNAKE BITES: Hadley has scored in five straight games and has amassed six goals and two helpers in that span...Penticton pushed its league-record win streak to 37 games with a pair of weekend wins. Travis St. Denis earned the winner in

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Kokanee grads go big Morning Star Staff

A pair of Vernon Kokanee Swim Club grads lapped up national honours at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) swim championships last weekend in Montreal. Savannah King, a second-year star with the UBC Thunderbirds, collected CIS Female Swimmer of the Year after her record-setting weekend, while Joe Byram, a freshman with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, was named Male Rookie of the Year. After clocking a Canadian record four minutes, 2.76 seconds in the 400-metre freestyle on Day 2 of the three-day competition, King set a new CIS standard 8:25.68 in the 800 free Saturday. King, who was the top female rookie last season and represented Canada at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, finished the weekend with three other medals, including silver in the 4x200 free relay, and bronze in both the 200 back and 200 free. The MVP award goes to the athlete with the

highest aggregate point total for her two best races, as based on Swim Canada’s performance charts. Byram broke multiple U of A records as well as the 17-year-old age-group record in the 200 back. Byram finished with silver in both the 100 (53.30) and 200 (1:57.12) back, bronze in the 4x100 medley relay (his leadoff split was 53.98), fourth in the 4x200 free relay (his leadoff split was 1.50:34), fifth in the 200 free (1.49.61) and 10th in the 50 back (25.92). Meanwhile, Erin Miller, another former Kokanee, added to her medal count with a bronze in the women’s 4x100 medley relay. The U of A Golden Panda earlier collected gold in both the 100 and 200 butterfly, and silver in the 50 fly. The UBC women dominated the meet by racking up a championship record 811.5 points. The three-time defending champion Calgary Dinos were 206 points back in second, while the Toronto Varsity Blues finished third with 355.5 points.

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careful, you could quickly slip into this mode when placed in a leadership position. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) It’s essential to make sure your counterpart is a capable one when dealing together in a financial venture. You’ll need to work in harmony to positively affect the bottom line. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You won’t be at your best when forced to make a decision under pressure. Take control so that you’ll have time to weigh and balance things at your own pace. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Remember, you are the master of your own fate when making and keeping pledges to others. No one will be forgiving if you break your promise and fail to do as you say. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Relying on your hunches regarding a speculative risk is a bad idea. If you think an irrational urge is instead an intuitive perception, you could get yourself in real trouble fast.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You’ll only have yourself to blame if you do things that you know will go against your best interest. Make sure you fully consider the consequences of your actions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You are generally a good shopper when you put your mind to it, but if some irresistible luxury items are dangled in front of you, all your good intentions could quickly fly out the window. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Do not leave the making of a personally important decision totally up to another. Abdicating your rights could lead to complications that only you might suffer. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Co-workers will resent it if they feel that you are acting in a superior way toward them. If you’re not

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Comics Green Velvet is proud to have been providing services to Vernon and Area since 1975. Starting in 1991 Green Velvet has given away almost $20,000 in their yearly Customer Appreciation Draw. Joel Campbell, President of Green Velvet, above, is presenting winner, Eileen Wejr with a cheque for $1000. The annual draw for 2012, was held on February 16th, 2012. Green Velvet Lawns would like to thank all their loyal customers for their patonage over the years.

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Bridge by Phillip Alder WILL YOU PROPOSE TO HIM TODAY? Sir Winston Churchill said, “I consider that it will be found much better by all parties to leave the past to history, especially as I propose to write that history myself.” This is the day when women may propose to men. After that, everything else is history! This deal is tough to get right. One defense looks so obvious and “sure” to work that most players would not even stop to consider that an alternative plan might be needed. East is defending against four spades, having overcalled in hearts. West leads the heart nine, which must be a singleton or from a doubleton. (With 9-x-x, he

would lead his lowest heart, since he did not support his partner’s suit.) How should East plan the defense? South’s jump to four spades was a slight overbid, but he and his partner had not discussed using a double over three hearts as an artiﬁcial game-try. (Note that three hearts goes down one if North and South promote South’s heart jack with a third club lead by North.) After cashing two heart tricks, and knowing that South has a heart left, East will be tempted to lead a third heart, expecting West to be able to ruff higher than dummy’s spade eight. Here, though, that lets declarer collect an overtrick. East should take a safetyplay, ﬁrst cashing the

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MACDONALD, William Andrew It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of William Andrew MacDonald on February 26, 2012 at Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

MARGARET SARAH ISARD “MAGGIE” July 17, 1913 – February 26, 2012 Mum passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at Hospice House in Vernon, BC. She leaves behind her sons, Geoffrey and Peter; daughters-in-law, Patricia and Maureen; her grandchildren, Grant and Alex, Cheryl and Crystal; her great grandchildren, Evan and Jorden; and her sister Isabel along with her nephews, Barry and Jimmy and her nieces Janet and Susan. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Desert Cove Clubhouse on Saturday, March 3 at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to thank Dr. Boucher and his staff, all the staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and Hospice House whose compassion and care made Maggie’s ﬁnal days here both peaceful and comfortable. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of her friends for their thoughts and prayers. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make a donation to Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Hospice House, or the charity of your choice.

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WHITLOCK, KAISU ANNELI Kaisu Anneli Whitlock, born March 3rd, 1946 in Oulu, Finland, ended her struggle with cancer peacefully on February 22nd while comforted by those she loved. A celebration of her life will take place at the Oddfellow Hall, 3005 Wood Avenue, Armstrong, at 2:00pm on March 3rd. In lieu of Àowers, her family would appreciate any donations made to the BC Cancer Foundation in the name of pancreatic cancer research. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www. ¿schersfuneralservices.com.

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Driver/Swamper required, minimum Class 3 w/air, must be physically ﬁt. Fax resume to 250-547-9414 or email: ofﬁce@aldonwaste.ca

Kelowna company doubling in size. Complete training provided. Must be 18+ years of age. Permanent positions, $2500+/mo to start. Promotions within 30-90 days. No Experience Needed.

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ﬁeld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

Cherry Sorters & Pickers required $10./hr & up or piece work. June 15 - August 31. Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area. Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com

Class 1 Driver required for local Bio Solid Hauling Co. Duties to include: Operation of various equipment, Mechanically inclined an asset. Fax resume and abstract to 250545-3075

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AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. WORK FROM Home. Largest Medical Transcriptionist employer in Canada looks to CanScribe for 100 more Mt’s. We need more students! Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

Farm Workers SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872

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The Best Western Vernon Lodge is looking for a front desk Guest Service Agent. Experience is an asset. Shift hours vary with the possibility to be trained on Night Audit. Agent must have superior customer service skills, able to handle stressful situations and have a high energy personality. Multitasking is a must. Please drop a resume off in person at the front desk. Best Western Vernon Lodge 3914 - 32nd Street ASPHALT PAVING Personnel required: Paving contractor in Kamloops area requires Foreman and personnel for Asphalt Lay-down. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered. Training and beneﬁts will be available to the successful applicants. Please forward resume to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca. ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens

SHIPPER/RECEIVER For over 50 years, Kal Tire has expanded steadily from its humble roots in Vernon, BC to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer with over 230 Kal Tire outlets across Canada, 12 retread facilities, 2 OTR plants and 4 warehouses. Our network of service locations spans from Vancouver Island to the border of Quebec. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group currently operates 35 mining locations in Canada, and operates in 20 countries across 5 continents.

Please apply in person to the front desk at the Village Green Hotel 4801 - 27th St.

Kal Tire is currently seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, motivated, and career-minded Shipper/Receiver, to be responsible for ensuring the accurate and seamless processing of incoming and outgoing shipments. This position is based out of our Equipment Centre – just north of Vernon. A detailed job description, list of quali¿cations along with information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. In addition to a competitive salary range and bene¿ts package, employees share in a company-wide pro¿t sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Shipper/Receiver opportunity. Please submit your resume to careers@kaltire.com, indicating the job title in the subject line by March 7th, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

EXPERIENCED APPLIANCE TECH WANTED Applicant must be conversant with most manufacturers. Must have refrigeration ticket, gas ticket would be an asset One of the highest pay plans in the industry. We have an immediate opening available. Please call 250-545-0664 brian.geniers@gmail.com

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or Marie Harding Estate Administrators, at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 31 years experience.

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Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. Residents are attracted by the lifestyle, reasonable housing costs, amenities and community potential here in the Okanagan. We are currently seeking a qualified Maintenance/Utility person to join our progressive team at our Eagle Rock Nursery Division, located in the North Okanagan Region of British Columbia. QUALIFICATIONS: • Mechanical knowledge and understanding of mobile equipment, electrical and water/ irrigation systems. • Ability to diagnose and implement repairs to all equipment used on site. • Able to design / implement effective preventive maintenance programs. • Able to be a liaison for contractors and off site contacts pertaining to repair and maintenance issues. • Able to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding and compliance with safety, environmental, WHMIS programs. • Must hold a valid BC Driver’s License. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by March 5, 2012 We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Fowler Moving - Agent for Allied Van Lines, require two relocation drivers for the moving industry. Class 3 with air & Class 5 tickets required. Mileage paid along with hotel and meal allowance. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to (250)991-0255

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Premium Hot Tubs SALES & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jacuzzi Premium Hot Tubs in Vernon is looking for a Sales & Administrative Assistant with passion and pride! We are dedicated to transforming the well-being of our customers through state of the art innovations in hydrotherapy, industry leading craftsmanship and excellent customer service. If you share our dedication and are driven for success, this is the right career for you! You’d describe yourself as detail oriented, thoughtful and capable of achieving consistent results. Proven experience counts, but most of all you’ve got to have passion, responsibility and pride in what you do. So, if this sounds like the position for you, email your resume to sales@premiumhottubs.ca

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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Autoplan / Home Insurance Representative required for established Insurance Agency in Vernon’s Fruit Union Plaza. Competitive Salary and Beneﬁts available. Permanent Full Time position. Minimum 1 year Autoplan experience required. Email resumes to dale_braken@cooperators.ca or drop off at #106 3101 Hwy6 Janitorial staff required, evenings, Polson Mall area, 10-12 hrs/wk. Experience an asset. Fax resume to: 250-712-1690

Clark’s Tile Roofing Inc. requires Experienced Brick layer Instructor, Vernon area. 3-5yrs exp. Duties: laying bricks, concrete blocks, stone & other similar materials to construct & repair walls, chimneys, fireplaces & other structures according to blueprints & specifications. Wage $25/hr, permanent F/T. Email: clark@clarkstileroofing.com Traffic Control training for dates call 1-866-737-2389 or www.roadsafetytcs.com

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DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

FT/PT Esthetician/Nail Tech needed for busy spa/makeup store. Minimum 1yr. experience. Opportunity for advancement. Beneﬁts, Bonuses. Must be available some evenings and weekends. e-mail info@cheektochic.ca

Farm Laborers needed at Sidhu Orchards on Bella Vista Rd, work includes planting, pruning, thinning, picking, fruit & vegetables. March thru Oct $9.56/hr Call Sid (250)5401011 or fax: 250-545-1935

Immediate Full Time permanent position available for person with Personal Income Tax experience, some bookkeeping needed, knowledge of tax software and current Microsoft ofﬁce. Full employee beneﬁt package available. Forward resume, references and wage expectations to demara44@gmail.com

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. THE STARTING BLOCK Mature Energetic Personable Individual who enjoys running, part time hrs, Mon thru Fri. Drop off Resume at Store, 3017B 30th Ave. downtown. Wanted Class 1 driver, 5/10 years experience, US, Canada, 5 axle, prefer fast pass, non smoker preferred,good miles, clean abstract. 2012 equipment. 250-308-8279 or 702-239-9570

Vitamin Sales Representative Nature’s Fare in Vernon is looking for a part time or possible full time Vitamin sales person. The successful applicant should have an advanced knowledge of vitamins and supplements. They will have to assist customers, work in a team environment and have a proficiency for excellence in customer service. Applicants should also have a working knowledge of computers. We offer competitive wages, benefits and positive working environment. Applicants must be willing to work weekends and be flexible on availability. Please forward all applications to:

Nature’s Fare Attention: Laurie Rodger #104 - 3400 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2E2 or email to: laurie_rodger@naturesfare.com

The BEST and the BRIGHTEST Growth oriented Okanagan Valley dealership requires career-minded individuals to join our team.

AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSONS Full-time

You distinguish yourself from the rest with exceptional customer-service skills, meeting the needs of our customers in a professional manner. You are effective at building and maintaining your list of satisﬁed clients. We offer a competitive wage and beneﬁts plan to the successful candidates, along with an inspired and friendly work environment. We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please email your cover letter and resume in conﬁdence to salesandleasingjobs@gmail.com

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Dental Hygienist Required Thur, Fri & 1 Sat a month. Please apply in person with resume and references at Dr Loland & Dr Taves ofﬁce Suite #2 3500, 30th Street Vernon, B.C.

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BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Armstrong, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. QUALIFICATIONS: • The successful applicant is required to be a selfstarter with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. • The ability to pay keen attention to detail is essential and the candidate must have working knowledge of computer programs. • The incumbent must be able to operate in a team environment and manage relationships with a various hourly and staff personnel. • Completion of a CPA designation. • Preference will be given to candidates with previous payroll administration experience and industry related experience. Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The new employment program will support all British Columbians eligible to work in Canada and seeking employment. The program will be delivered through WorkBC Employment Services Centres in communities across the province. Beginning April 2nd, 2012 Community Futures and its partners will work to ensure all clients receive the appropriate employment services at the right service location.

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

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TAMMY DEMCHUK formerly of Teri’s hairport is back at Shear Dimensions Hair Design. Call her at 250-549-5201

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN STEEL FABRICATOR / WELDER required with minimum 5 years experience, CWB tickets an asset. Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562 email: donaldsmachine@gmail.com

TICKETED STIFF BOOM CRANE OPERATOR welding and/or steel fabricating experience an asset. Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562 email: donaldsmachine@gmail.com WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and beneﬁts. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com. WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and beneﬁts. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

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Break out of the same ol’ routine! Burn calories, enjoy the outdoors and make a bit of extra cash. Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. You will earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students & adults both welcomed! COLDSTREAM RT 228 - Tassie & Briar Available now

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RT 602 - Grandview & Catt Available now

COLDSTREAM RT 202 - Lockhaven & Priest Valley Available Feb now

MISSION HILL RT120 - 34 St & 24 Ave Available Mar 7

RT 218 - Kalamalka & Aberdeen Available now

OK LANDING RT415 - Tronson Rd, Sandy Beach MHP Available now

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RT 204 - Coldstream Creek Rd & Hillside Available Feb now

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If you have a resume stored on a computer at Connections Career Centre or the Employment Options Resource Centre, please make arrangements with our staff to obtain a copy or have one emailed prior to: March 31st, 2012.

Services

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For more information on the new employment program please contact Kim Lauritsen, Program Manager at 250-545-2215 ext. 244 or kiml@futuresbc.com.

Effective April 2nd, 2012, Community Futures is required to delete all currently held client resumes and related documents stored on the Community Futures computer system and in paper folders.

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Income Opportunity

READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and ﬂex beneﬁt programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by March 9, 2012.

Employment Program of BC

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Houses For Sale

Household Services

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

Housecleaning services available. References available. (250)803-1523

FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, ﬁr or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932

STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Furniture

Boarding

KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Lg dresser, armoire $50ea, Dining room table w/4 chairs $80, patio set, table & 4 padded chairs free.(250)545-8750 Palisades recliner brown leather couch & loveseat, Canadian made $2000. or sell separate; Table w/built-in leaf 6/chairs $400.obo; medium oak corner curio cabinet, 5 shelves, $250.; (250)503-6172 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647

Horse Boarding w/Riding Arena on farm in Laving ton, reasonable rates. 250-558-7854

Heavy Duty Machinery

Feed & Hay

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Snowclearing Vernon Snow plowing. Ask about our discounts. Residential/Commercial. 250-5406000.

Pets & Livestock

800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 EXCELLENT Quality Horse Hay for Sale 2nd-3rd cut Crown Royale Orchard grass..60lb bales, no rain, clean, barn stored $6.50/ bale delivery extra 250-838-6669 Good quality Hay, Grass mix, heavy square bales. Barn stored, no rain, (250)5429419, 250-309-5956 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Armstrong. 1- 250-546-0420 Round 4x5 straw bales, $35. per bale, Dozen bales, shed stored. (250)379-2853 Round bales, mix alfalfa & grass for sale, no rain. 1 (250)546-0147

Livestock

LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:

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Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.

Phone (250) 545-7535 www.vernonanimalcare.com

BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 5th. Enroll now, class ﬁlls fast. (250)558-5322 Jack Russell X Maltese puppies, 2 females, 1 male born Dec 14, 1st shots, kennel trained. $300. (250)379-6872 evenings or leave message. Sweet, affectionate Chi-shi cross babies, 3 females. $400 each. 250-309-1111. WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

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Appliances IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stacker & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.

Firearms REMINGTON Rebate Round up at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, Weber & Markin. 4-1691 Powick Road Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

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BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

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Real Estate Acreage for Sale 19.4 Acres, 8km east of Enderby off Mable Lake Rd, on Watershed Rd. Trees, ﬁelds bordering on Crown Land, plenty of water, $265,000. (250)838-9971 6 Acres. 900sqft. 2 Bed. 1 Bath with Laundry. Open Concept. Vaulted Ceilings. Spacious Kitchen. Attached Carport. Full Insulated Basement. 20x24 insulated Shop with Power and Water. Spring Water/Well. Private and nicely Treed. Second Residence Allowed so use this one for your Guest House? Only 315k. Quick Possession Available. 250-547-9763 for Viewing and Information.

For Sale By Owner

Computer Services

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542-8620 Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

Apt/Condo for Rent

BIG deals!

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419,900

Houses For Sale

Brand new 2500 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.

250-558-4795

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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

Sporting Goods Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

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250-550-7900

399,000 2602 24th Street

Coins, Coin Collections, Silver, Militaria. Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St. Vernon 250-308-1522 PRIVATE Coin Collector Looking To Buy Collections, Olympic Silver & Gold Coins, Also Buying Bulk Silver Coins. Call Chad at 250-863-3082. PRIVATE Collector buying coins from Royal Canadian Mint. I can buy big coin collections too! Todd 250-864-3521 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted to buy-old traps from mouse size to bear traps. Also trapping related items. 250542-8520.

Rentals

250-558-1483

Misc. Wanted

Real Estate

55+, no pets. Walking distance to Downtown Safeway. Top ﬂoor 2 bdrm,1 bath. In-suite laundry. UG parking. Secure entrance. Elevator. $875/month + damage deposit. Includes utilities. Cable, phone not incl. Available immediately. Call Kelly to view 250-306-8725

Newer 4-bdrm home w/suite

6 bdrm house/in-law suite, 3200 + sq.ft., just under 1/2 acre, hi-bay shop. Asking $485,000. 250-308-8279.

Livestock

EASTHILL

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

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Ironwood at $238,000 PRICED TO SELL!!

Mobile Homes & Parks

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FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

Auctions

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REALTOR®

250-545-5371

Misc. for Sale

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.

Selling by auction is the most competitive and effective way of marketing new or used merchandise, everything from household items to complete estate and warehouse dispersals. Let our staff with over 47 years of experience help you market your goods the auction way. Hauling is also available.

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s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29 • 6:00 P.M.

AUCTION Jewellery

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www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon

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Spacious 720 sq. ft. 1 bdrm garden apartment $610. Hot water & appliances included. N/P, references required. Inquiries 250-542-7723

Large one bedroom, in a 4 year old secured building. Very bright and clean, washer & dryer, dishwasher, parking, Central location. $800/mth. includes utilities 250-549-8109

The CLIFFS Suites from$795 / mo Rent includes F/S, DW, A/C, heat, hydro, hot water, in-suite laundry and designated parking. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. On-site Resident Manager.

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250-542-1701

1 bedroom 580. Hydro not incl. No smoking preferred. No drugs, pets, or parties. Adult building. Laundry room. 250-558-5020 to view.

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Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

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250-542-8989

DOWNTOWN BACHELOR Spacious unit above Greek restaurant. All included. Available February 1. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

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ONE BEDROOM Adult oriented, F.S., A/C, view, on-site laundry, close to grocery, on bus route, covered parking, summer swimming pool. Available immediately. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. 2 BD 2 BATH Great apartment with super view, FS, AC, on-site laundry, handy location. Adult oriented, on bus route. Available immed. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

250-542-5580

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1bdrm bright, clean & cozy in a quiet, well managed Apt building on bus route/walk to dwntwn. f/s, heat, hot water, cable locker/prkg. n/s n/p. $675./mo 250-550-4069 1bdrm, East Hill available immediately hardwood ﬂrs, n/s n/p. On site laundry, heat incl. 250-260-5870 1-bdrm, immaculate condo, 55+ community, secure u/g parking, $850, 250-540-7757 1 bedroom, Upper Unit, No Dogs, No Smoking. Available Now. $600 plus hydro. Call Heidi 250-550-5832 2bdrm, 1 bath, f/s, d/w, a/c, parking stall, laundry on site, ns/np. Avail April 1, $750/mo +util DD, RR’s (250)306-1697 2bdrm 1bath, NS, close to Downtown, sm. pet ok, $850 +hydro. 250-307-6174 2 bdrm 2 bath DELUXE. Gas F/P, Lrg Sundeck, Secure, mature adult building w/Guest suite, Library & Rec room. NS. (Cat OK) $995 incl. heat & UG parking. Ask for Long Term Discount. 250-309-2000 2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500 2BD, Top Floor, Mountainview Place in Vernon. Newly reno’d. Avail Now. $850+util. 250-7640570 2 BED 1 bath upper level, w/d #48 - 3800 40th Ave. No pets. $800 Avail now. 250-545-1699

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3 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in Alexis Park. In-suite laundry, 1 parking stall. NS/NP. $950/mo. Ref. req’d. 250-558-5053. Armstrong Senior Residence, accepting applications. Ground level, onsite laundry, workshop, parking, 1-bdrm $450, Studio $400, Subsidies possible, no pets, only quiet 55+, n/s, n/p, need apply, phone Doreen, 250-546-0257, or EriK 250-546-0559 Armstrong updated 1 & 2 bdrm,off street prkg. $625. & $725.250-317-1333, 307-0848

2bdrm+den in-suite laundry, n/s, family oriented buildg, prkg, storage, no-dogs, newly painted, av/now $750+hydro 547-6060 2 Bdrm, laundry hook-ups, D/W, $800. Available Now. Small animals okay. N/S 250550-5832 2-bdrm, lower Easthill, close to town, storage, laundry hookups, no smokers, no pets, $700/mo, (250)549-8424 2BD spacious unit on creek W/D, water paid by owner, clean, bright. $750, View at www.arttales.ca or call Sean at 250-306-0959 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, upper suite, in Heritage home duplex, avail April 1. Armstrong, $1100 + util.,Call Shawn 250308-7541 View pictures on kijji#356339111 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, beautifully reno’d, great location, n/s, $1050/mo 558-0969/938-1957 New Reno bright & clean- A must see! 2bdrm near dwntwn, $850/mo+hydro 250-306-9385

1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154. 2+1bdrm + den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, view, suits prof couple, n/s, n/p, R/R & credit check $1250. 250-545-7466. 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Fintry area, lrg Lake view Lot, $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 604-596-5645. 3 bdrm,1 bath, central, lower East Hill, Vernon, $950.Upper floor of house, recently reno’d, 900 sq.ft., util, cable & phone extra, lrge yard. n/s.604-2903523. 3-bdrm, centrally located, 6 new app., a.c., hard wood, granite, n.s., n.p., Ref. $1200 + 65%util Apr1 (250)545-7235 3bdrm house, clean, downtown, f/s, n/s, n/p, fenced yard. $1000./mo (250)542-0857 3bdrm newly reno’d home, Easthill w/d, a/c, gas f/p, no pets, n/s $1200+util. (250)8788439 4-bdrm, 2-bath, fenced yard, sep/entry, a/c, w/d, avail/ Immed, $1500 778-475-1587 4-bdrm, 2-bath, new kitchen, quiet Easthill location, w/o inlaw suite $1600 250-573-5824 5 bdr house for rent in quiet Armstrong subdivision close to schools, f/s, dw, garage included, no pets, n/s, references required. $1100 plus utilities 250-804-5281 250838-7019 CLEAN, BRIGHT RANCHER steps to beach. Avail March or April 1st. 2 bdrm, full bath, sunroom for den, dining or office. propane gas F/P in living rm. full laundry rm, all appls, all newer laminate flrs throughout, lrg yard, detached garage, sprinkler system. Fintry is off Westside Rd, approx. 35/40 min to Kelowna. A beautiful lakeside community surrounded by Lake Okanagan, park, falls, trails. N/S, pet neg, $1200. (Kristi) 1-604-862-8039 or email: kristip@telus.net Coldstream, 2-bdrm, close to town, n/s, n/p, f/s, Avail Apr1, RefReq, $1100/mo + util (250)545-0643 LACASA Lake Cottage Resort, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, fully furnished, Move in ready, avail Immed $1150. 250-491-0823 LUMBY,1 BEDROOM house f/s/w/d-n/s n/p $650 + dd. 5476799 eves; 547-6779 day Older 2-bdrm house, on acreage, close to town, avail Mar1, $900 (250)275-3137 Tudor Style 3-bdrm, 2-bath home East Hill furnished, amenities, utilities, wifi, phone incl. Bring only your clothes. $1675 250-545-0117, 250309-2249

1bdrm clean, $550. 2bdrm $695. Incl heat, hot water. NO DOGS. (250)542-9042, 250542-3241 1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, (250)549-0644 1 bdrm suite for rent newly reno’d bsmt with new appliances. Util/incl. $800. NS/NP. Contact 250-549-3664 1-bdrm, util, internet & t.v. incl, w/d, sep driveway, $725, Avail Mar 1. (250)503-1931 1-BED Harwood suite for one person. Shared laundry, N/S, N/P. $625. 250-308-7267 1 Bedroom Suite, 700 sq. ft. in Coldstream. Daylight ower level, private entrance, close to Kal School, util./cable/internet incl., shared laundry, N/P, N/S, $650/mo. March 1, (250)558-3352. 1BR, Coldstream, view, sep entry, patio. F/S, DW, W/D,TV, utils. Quiet, NS, NP, Refs. $750 250-306-3591. 2bdrm, 1-bath, basement suite, Private laundry, near Alexis Park school, $900/mo, util/incl, (250)308-8845 2bdrm, 1bath, East Hill, priv ent, n/p,n/s,n/parties, shared laundry, util incl, $800./mo Avail Mar 1. 250-306-1009. 2bdrm 1bath walkout, living rm, kitchen, 1/2 prkg, like new. Storage, Sep entry. $750/mo. 3712 Commonage Crescent. (250)542-6620 2-BDRM bright lake view walk out in OK Landing. W/D, F/S, Parking, Util Incl. n/s, n/p, n/parties. $850 Month Avail Now 250-308-2545 2 Bdrm in Arm. Inc all util/sat/int/prk/shared.ldry. N/s, close to schools, d.town. 5466312 2 BDRM, on Middleton Mtn. Computer & laundry room. N/S 1 person $825 incld’s util’s. Must be quiet. 1-778-808-9574 2bdrm walkout, Lumby,5-appl, f/p, ns, np. $850 util/cable incl. Avail Apr 1. 250-547-6339 3BDRM basement suite, Mission Hill, available now, (250)549-6554 (250)372-4842 Bachelor unit, newly reno’d, $575 incl util & cable. D.T. locat, N/S, N/P, 250-549-0644 BRIGHT 1 bdr suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $695/mon includes util. 250-275-0665 Bright, clean 2-bdrm, $900 util incl, Available, no dogs, on bus route, 250-707-0604. Enderby, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, garage, laundry, incl util, $850 Avail April 1, (250)938-0149 Enderby (rural) 1bdrm $700, Bachelor $450. both incl all util, sat/int., 250-558-9171. FOR rent in East Hill, Vernon large, well-lit 2 bedroom lower suite, separate entrance, heated kitchen/bathroom ﬂoors, laundry, gas ﬁreplace. Walk to downtown. Available immed. $950/month includes utilities. Call 778-753-1902 evenings. Lrge Bachelor, Mar 1, priv ent, w/d,d/w pet neg, n/s, util/incl$700+dd 250-307-4012 Pleasant bachelor suite, quiet acreage location off Silver Star, parking,n/s, n/p.$525 includes util.,250-542-8553.

Belmonte Apartments, new mgmt, reno’d 1bdrm. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937.

CALL ABOUT RENT INCENTIVES 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250-545-5773 CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS & ARLINGTONS 1 bdrm - close to downtown & Schubert, Heat included; N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066

RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm 38th Street & 27th Avenue; N/P; N/S; Adults. 250-275-8066 DELUXE 2BDR/2BATH CONDO ONE BLOCK FROM VJH NS, W/D, Cats OK, A/C, FP, large balcony, secure U/G parking & storage. $1000/mo inc heat. Call 250-542-6880. Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, Laundry facility. 250308-9299 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Lower EastHill, 2-bdrm apt in 4plex, f/s, d/w, w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail now, Ref Req. No drugs, $700/mo+util & DD. (250)5420509, 250-540-7614 Luxury 2bdrm Condo SILVER STAR furnished. Wiﬁ ns/np. Apr 10 - Dec 1 $950 inclusive. 416-986-1298, 416-635-1298 www.salbsilverstar.com NEW 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo for RENT in Vernon, avail. immed. Sec. heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1100/month. 250545-2834. NS suite, pets negotiable.

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE • OVERHEAD DOOR - 2038’ • $1400 PER MONTH GROSS CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198

4800sqft. Upstairs Ofﬁce Space with Elevator 2900 30th Ave. (250)545-1733 Retail Space in Armstrong, 1220sqft. Medical/Dental/Spa Call for details. (250)764-8323 Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, ofﬁce space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm, 1100 sq.ft 4-appliances, pets ok $1050/mo incl. util. Avail now. 250-542-0122. 2bdrm downtown, 800 sq. ft. newly reno’d, new appls., close to all amenities, n/s, pets ok, $999. +util 250-503-1308

Homes for Rent

Mobile Homes & Pads 1 a 3bdrm mobile, lakeview, beach access, Westside Rd., Av/immed R.N.250-542-0060 Country Living - ARMSTRONG Located on a large acreage, 6km up Deep Creek Rd. Near new trailer nestled in the trees with a view of the Valley. Open concept, 2bdrm 14’ x 56’ft, W & D, N/S. See it on Kijiji #358088935 Available March 1st or 15th $995. 250-309-1786 In Lumby 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $650. Phone Tom at 250-503-7044 In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $850/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044 Small trailer, very priv, out of Enderby, suits retired person. $550 incl power & heat, (250)838-9475

Homes for Rent

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon OK LANDING 3 bdrm farm house on acreage, loads of room, shed, close to airport. Available March 1. $1100/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

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WATERFRONT spacious 3 bd 2.5 bth home, 3 car garage, dock w/boatlift, fenced yard. NP/NS. Apr. 1. $2000/mo + utils. 604-815-1874

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm in quiet home, central, bus, n/drugs, refs. $390.util/int incl. 250-549-7418, 307-9407 1bdrm, no-drugs, no-parties, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, 250-549-0644 1 furn bdrm, quiet, central, bus, n/p,n/d, n/s, prefer female working or student, util incl, $300. 250-308-8428. A room w/priv bath, in a quietlakeview room, n/s n/p n/d, $550. 250-558-0638 Rooms for rent fully furn, cable& internet incl., smoking ok, $450. 250-549-7049.

Suites, Lower ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE FOR RENT. $750/month. Close to Beach & College. Call Darcy at 250-306-5579 1bdrm $750/mo, lots of daylight, internet, cable & util incl, new bsmn’t, near schools, NS/NP. 250-308-2499. 1 bdrm. basement suite for 1 person in quiet East Hill neighbourhood. N/P, N/S, utilities incl., shared laundry. $ 700. Ph. 250-260-0447.

Suites, Upper SUN VALLEY MALL BACHELOR SUITE Available now, suitable for mature single, $500/mo. N/s, n/p. Also 1 bdrm unit available March 1st.

250-275-6224 1*, 2 bed fully furnished and equipped Silver Star Chalet suite. April 1 to Oct 31. $890 pm. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1 a 3-bdrm upper suite, Avail Immed, Commonage area. Rent Negotiable 250-542-0060 1bdrm Downtown, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util.incl. $800/mo (250)260-3196 1 bdrm entry level, util incl., $550. Suitable for 1 person. 778-212-6665 Vernon. 1bdrm, large, clean, n/s, adult building, stairs, spacious yard, closet to town. Available Immediately $600. 250-938-0583 1bdrm suite, for mature person, n/s, close to town,Mar 1, $650 incl/util. 250-545-8900 1bdrm suite, main ﬂoor 6-plex. $515 inclusive, util, pets neg. Avail now. 250-308-9520

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2-bdrm, 1-bath, newly reno’d, freshly painted, $1200 util/incl, lots of parking, (780)381-8540 2bdrm, 5-min from Armstrong f/s, w/d, avail Mar 1, n/s, n/p, D.D/R.R. $850. 250-306-9909. 2-bdrm, ground level, new kitchen, quiet Easthill location, shared laundry, n/s, n/p, 1/2util, $1100 (250)573-5824 2-bedroom suite in Lavington. Bright, clean & quiet. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $650/month +utilities avail immed. 250938-4529 or View at http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com Bright, Level-Entry 1 Bed plus Ofﬁce Detached Suite, Scenic South BX, W/D, F/S, patio, sat TV/Internet/utilities incl. N/S, N/P, Single renter preferred $800/mo. Avail March 1st. 250-545-3535 Mission Hill, 2bdrm, n/s, n/p, shared w/d, Avail now. $850. incl/util/int/cable 250-863-7439 NEWLY Built 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Carriage Suite...includes F/S, W/D, MW and DW. Private entry, backyard area, graniite countertop, city view. $1050 (incl util) Mar 1. 250-306-4868

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Board Room of the Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, B.C. on March 7, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matter[s]:

ELECTORAL AREAS ‘D’ AND ‘E’ OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 2485, 2011 In October of 2009, the Regional District initiated a review of the Electoral Areas “D” and “E” Of¿cial Community Plan. An Of¿cial Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies that are intended to guide decisions on planning and land use matters. As a result of this review and the public input received through an on-line survey and community forums held in the spring of 2010 and spring of 2011, True Consulting Group (on behalf of the Regional District) has drafted the Electoral Areas “D” and “E” Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 2485, 2011. Key issues that have been addressed in Bylaw No. 2485 include: • targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and actions to achieve identi¿ed targets • policies that address issues related to the Environment and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Rural, Rural Residential, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Land Uses; and the Quality of Life, Transportation & Servicing and the Economy • policies regarding Rail Transportation Corridors • policies and development guidelines to consider for lands affected by the Provincial Riparian Areas Regulation • changing the future land use designation of the following properties: • Lot A, Sec 24, Twp 57, ODYD, Plan 30167 and located at 100 Begbie Road, Electoral Area “E” • Lot E, Sec 24, Twp 57, ODYD, Plan 21346 and located at 92 Begbie Road, Electoral Area “E” • Lot 1, Sec 24, Twp 57, ODYD, Plan 21825 and located at 95 Begbie Road, Electoral Area “E” • Lot 3, Sec 24, Twp 57, ODYD, Plan 33142 and located at 49 Pine Road, Electoral Area “E” from Non-Urban to Country Residential and • A portion of Blk A of the NW ¼ of Sec 1, Twp 57, ODYD and located at 423 Highway 6, Electoral Area “E” from Non-Urban to Commercial

Copies of the proposed Bylaw, and relevant staff report[s] may be inspected at the of¿ce of the Regional District of North Okanagan on or after February 29, 2012 and up to and including March 7, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Statutory holidays. You may provide input: By e-mail: publichearing@rdno.ca prior to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 By letter: to the address provided below, please ensure that letter is received at the RDNO of¿ce prior to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012; or In Person: Attend the Public Hearing to present submissions. Be advised that: 1. Your name and residential address must be included with your submission; and 2. Written submissions are subject to public disclosure. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Phone: 250-550-3768 / Fax: 250-550-3701 NO SUBMISSIONS ON THE ABOVE BYLAW WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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