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Shaver denies suggestions stuStudents insist they won’t be left dents may have been influenced by on the sidelines as B.C.’s education teachers to protest or they may not system continues to be mired in understand the issues fully. conflict.

“We’ve tried very hard to make Classes at W.L. Seaton, sure people know what’s going on Kalamalka and Vernon secondary and why we’re out here,” he said. schools were abandoned Friday as At VSS, placards were evident students rallied in support of teach- along both 15th and 18th streets. ers’ bargaining position against the “The government is taking a lot government. of money away from classes,” said “They’re not listening to teach- Zoe McNair, who is in Grade 11. ers so maybe they will listen to us,” “Big class sizes don’t work.” said Megan Fretz, who is in Grade For many of those who left 12 at VSS. classes, they admit they are tired “It’s our education.” of the war of words between the The largest rally was at Seaton, teachers and the government and where close to they want the focus 200 students to be on students’ waved signs and needs. caught the atten“I hope there will tion of motorists be more of a comon 27th Street. promise so we’re “Education not losing a lot,” affects our said Keryn Young, in future,” said Grade 8 at VSS, of an Claire Stanhope, eventual settlement. a Grade 11 stuSome students dent, who says insist that politicians cutbacks are and the public have noticeable. been too focused on “ W e ’ r e teachers’ calls for a cramped in our 15 per cent wage classes. Teachers increase over three JENNIFER SMITH/MORNING STAR are knocking over years. our bags (as they Grade 12 student Melanee “It’s not a money walk around) Bryniawsky protests in front of issue,” said Melanee and sometimes Kalamalka Secondary Friday.

Bryniawsky, a we have to share Grade 12 studesks if all of the dent at Kalamalka kids are there.”

Secondary, who gathered along Stanhope says course selection McClounie Road. has also shrunk.

“It’s an issue of class size. How “Kids are sitting in the halls when can we learn in large classes? they should be in class because they Funding isn’t being given to educasigned up for Spanish and Spanish tion in general.” was cancelled,” she said.

Bryniawsky suggests that discusWesley Shaver, who is in Grade sions around class size and compo12 at Seaton, organized a Facebook sition be handled separately from page and urged his peers to get wages so those matters that coninvolved. cern students’ learning are resolved “As students, we’ve seen the quickly. effects of what the government is For many of the Kal students, doing,” he said. personal relationships with the “We want to show we care. We’re teachers are important.

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Grade 11 student Thunder Mitchell (above) and Grade 12 student April Trigg (below) join about 200 people rallying for teachers at W.L. Seaton Secondary Friday. See video and slide show at vernonmorningstar.com “All of the coaches help us and they are a huge influence in our lives. We owe it to them,” said Kaely Johnson, who is in Grade 10.

The students who left class to rally Friday were observed by administration, largely to ensure safety.

“All will be marked absent and their parents will be informed that they missed the last period,” said Joe Rogers, the Vernon School District’s director of instruction.

No disciplinary action will be taken against the students, and Rogers says the matter is being left to families to address.

“Hopefully they had permission from their parents.”

While students were supposed to be in class, Rogers admits that developing social and political interests is also part of being a youth.

“They’re out here to show support for a solution and to have the best school they can,” he said.

Teachers in all school districts will be on strike Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents are asked not to send their children to school and buses will not be operating those three days.

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Dustin Beckner (left) lunges for his shoes along with purple-haired Dustin Stasiuk and John Garvie (right) as they take part in Vernon Secondary School’s Chimo Days Wednesday. Hillary Cooper (right photo, from front), Megan Johnston, Stephanie Mintz, Mariah Klein and Garvie weave their bodies through a hula hoop during a relay

Groups offer strike solutions for parents KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

With B.C. teachers going on strike for the next three days, working parents are scrambling to figure out what to do with their children.

In Vernon, calls to the Child Care Resource and Referral program have increased, with parents needing full days of child care instead of the usual after-school program.

Centre director Kirstie Blanliel said the after-school child care program run by the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club will be open from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the strike, which is set to run Monday through Wednesday. “Typically, our goal is always to meet the needs of families, especially our members, so we have just changed our staffing complement and are offering full day care on those days and are also offering some recreation during the day for older kids from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that is not part of our licensed child care program,� she said. “We’ve definitely had more calls and we’ve got parents

coming in and asking us what we have available, but our parents know that we’ll be open for them.�

Blanliel said many parents she’s spoken to are taking the “we’ll-makeit-work� approach to the sudden change in their child care plans, with some turning to friends and family or even just taking time off work. “And we have a lot of parents who don’t usually access our services utilizing our services, although those who are already accessing our services are given priority, so they are getting their needs met for sure, and we’ll just go with the flow,� she said.

Blanliel added that parents wanting more information about recreation programs for their children this week, can call the centre at 250542-3121.

Meanwhile, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well throughout the North Okanagan, with programs being set up to keep kids entertained and give parents peace of mind.

Vernon Recreation Services has created a flexible registration day camp for children ages six to 12, with

“Our goal is always to meet the needs of the families.� — Kirstie Blanleil a variety of fun activities planned.

For more information, call 250-5456035, ext. 0.

The Okanagan Science Centre will offer day-long science camps on planned strike days from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with after-camp care available until 4 p.m. Call 250-545-3644.

Up at Silver Star Mountain Resort, the Snowsports School will offer three days of alpine fun, which includes return transportation, full-day supervision, lessons, lunch, lift tickets and rentals. Call 250-558-6065.

Silver Star will also offer transportation to the mountain, but no supervision, on the A&W Dub

Ski Bus, leaving Vernon A&W on Anderson Way at 8 a.m.

At Marshall Field, guide Mikaela Cannon will offer interpretive nature hikes all three days of the strike from 10 a.m. to noon each day. For more information on rates and to pre-register, contact mikicannon@gmail.com or call 250-306-1915.

And finally, students who are looking to get creative can stop

by The Hub Arts Collective in downtown Vernon, where owner Matt Brown will offer classes, leading kids in a fun program of acting, art and movement for either a half day or full day. For more details, see www.thehubartscollective.com While school facilities will stay open during the three-day strike under the supervision of school district staff, students will not be provided with instruction or appropriate levels of supervision. “We are therefore requesting that parents keep their children at home or make alternate arrange-

ments for their care on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,� said district superintendent Bev Rundell, adding that school buses will not be running. “It is the sincere hope of the board of education that this dispute will be concluded quickly and that normal school operations will resume as soon as possible.�

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News Winter Games generate lasting legacy for region ROGER KNOX

pre-Games GICs set up by the committee.

Once the bills are “The local board will paid, Greater Vernon decide how to proceed will receive a financial with the financial leglegacy from hosting the acy,” said Kelly Mann, B.C. Winter B.C. Games Games.

Society How much president that legacy and CEO. will amount “Seventyto, and what it five per cent will be used for, of the legacy remains to be will be reindetermined. vested into Greater sport, and Akbal Mund Vernon will 25 per cent receive 50 per will go into cent of the savings from the community, be it the Games budget, the arts, culture, kids or other 50 per cent goes to seniors.” the B.C. Games Society Mann said it could for future Games. take several months Local organizers also before the financial get to keep profits from amount for the legacy souvenir sales, plus is known. interest accrued from The funds could Morning Star Staff

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Greater Vernon Games organizing committee chairperson Akbal Mund said his group hasn’t met to discuss what to do with its legacy.

While stressing it will be a board decision, Mund would like to see the group think longterm.

“The board will decide together what to do with the money, but I want to do something that will help us not just now, but 15-to-20 years down the road,” said Mund. “We don’t have the facilities to do things like this over and over again. A lot of the facilities need upgrading.”

Mann added nonfinancial legacies from the Vernon Games have been established.

“Equipment that was purchased for the Games will be passed on in the community,” he said. “The Young Ambassadors and hosts, the ones wearing the green jackets, all learned new skills. Charles Bloom (Lumby) students provided us with new stanchions.

“You can see why I called the Vernon Games the best ever.”

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News MLA defends government actions RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster denies the government is motivated by a dislike of teachers.

Members of the B.C. Teachers Federation have referred to the Liberals as bullies because of the government’s proposed legislation that would initiate a cooling-off period in the dispute and a mediator. “Next to being a parent, being a teacher is the most important job there is. They shape future generations,� said Foster, who was part of the forestry program at Charles Bloom Secondary School for 15 years. “I have huge respect for the work my colleagues did and still do.�

However, Foster insists the government has to be firm in no net increase to wages. “It’s not that we have the money and we don’t want to give it to them. We don’t have the money,� he said.

Teachers have sought a 15 per cent salary increase over three years.

“...Being a teacher is the most important job.� — Eric Foster “We have settled with other unions for net-zero,� said Foster, adding that issues surrounding class size and composition could be resolved.

Teachers will walk off the job Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and while he says it’s unfortunate, Foster defends the teachers’ right to strike. “This is not an illegal walkout,� he said, adding that the BCTF has fulfilled Labour Relations Board rulings.

Foster doesn’t believes teachers have been well represented by the BCTF. “This isn’t about teachers. This is about the union and employer knocking heads,� he said.

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Oyama parents are being urged to find alternate plans for their children.

Teachers in the Central Okanagan School District, like their counterparts across B.C., will be on strike Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. “While school facilities will remain open under the direction of school district administrative staff, we will be unable to provide students with instruction or guarantee appropriate levels of supervision during these three days,� said Hugh Gloster, superintendent. “It is strongly recommended that parents keep their children at home or make alternate arrangements for them Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.�

Buses will not be running during the strike. “The board of education sincerely hopes that

“We will be unable to provide instruction.� — Hugh Gloster this dispute will be concluded quickly and that normal school operations will resume as soon as possible,� said Gloster.

The school district will keep parents informed of new developments through www.sd23.bc.ca and the local media.

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City recognizes volunteers RICHARD ROLKE

City budget goes before public The date has been set for Vernon residents to The army of volunteers that made the B.C. speak out on the city’s proposed two per cent tax Winter Games a success is receiving rave reviews. increase.

The City of Vernon has extended its congratulaOn March 12, there will be a 2012 budget open tions to the more than 2,000 residents who helped house from 4:30 to 5:30 at city hall, followed by a during the province’s largest sports event. public input session.

“We really do pull together well for Coun. Bob Spiers is pleased that pubthese events,” said Coun. Catherine lic input will be received before council Lord. considers three readings of the proposed The city, possibly in conjunction budget bylaw. with the Regional District of North “It gives the idea that there are some Okanagan, will run an advertisethings we can still change,” he said. ment thanking the volunteers for their It’s anticipated three readings of the efforts. bylaw will occur March 26, with the finan“The volunteers drove it (Games) cial plan adopted April 10. to their own gold medal,” said Coun. Catherine Lord Pedestrians demand improvements Patrick Nicol.

Residents in one neighbourhood fear Bylaw officers in spotlight someone will be killed while walking unless A Vernon politician is hoping some high-profile action is taken. city workers can be more friendly.

A 118-name petition calls for the City of Vernon Coun. Juliette Cunningham is concerned about to build a pedestrian bridge across the creek on the public perception of bylaw enforcement offi- the south side of Okanagan Landing Road, near cers.

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“Bylaw and ambassador don’t have to be mutu“It’s only a matter of time before we have anothally exclusive,” she said. er serious accident,” said resident Fred Keber refer“Sometimes, the public and businesses believe ring to a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred there could be a friendlier approach to issues.” there in January.

Clint Kanester, bylaw enforcement manager, says Presently to walk east into Vernon, people must his staff frequently assist residents and tourists and jaywalk across Okanagan Landing Road before the they are trained in conflict resolution. creek and then go on to the crosswalk to get on to “We try to be ambassadorial as possible but a walking path. sometimes that’s not enough,” he said of enforcing Keber said concrete barriers make the road too city policies. narrow to walk beside.

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Past DVA directors invited to reunion Morning Star Staff

It’s reunion time in downtown Vernon.

The Downtown Vernon Association is hoping to bring together all former directors since the organization was formed in 1991.

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look back, connect with their roots and recognize those who have helped to lay the firm foundation upon which we can build now and in the future,” said Earl Hansen, DVA executive director.

Everyone who is a former DVA director is invited to attend the annual general meeting March 28 at the Elks Hall.

“They will be recognized and presented with a certificate of appreciation for their service and valuable contributions to the DVA,” said Hansen.

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The foundation has undertaken a campaign to raise $500,000 towards renovations for the centre.

The cancer centre opened in 1998 when VJH embarked on a new path in cancer treatment.

Back then, 1,600 patients visited the centre.

“Today, the centre sees more than 3,500 patients, more than double the people in a space that was designed to accommodate half the number of patients,” said Dr. Ed Hardy, VJH oncologist.

Cancer centre staff looked at their current and future needs, and developed a plan to upgrade the existing centre, then turned to the foundation to help raise funds.

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Kevin James Summerfelt, 41, was also given a mandatory lifetime firearms prohibition and

There will be no criminal record for a Coldstream man who issued a threat to a train company.

The 56-year-old man will, instead, be dealt with through the alternate measures program, meaning possible community service or writing a letter of apology.

The man was charged with uttering threats after a Kelowna Pacific Railway crew phoned their manager after 8 a.m. on a Saturday in January. The crew said the man ran out of a residence near Aberdeen Road after it had blown its horn and made gestures with his bare hands that he was going to shoot the train conductor.

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ust some of the wacky stuff going on in the world around us, such as it is, and a few comments that hopefully are worth the newsprint that it’s printed on, ahem..... .....actually, to be honest, I’ve been sick the last couple weeks and it’s difficult to look past the runny nose on your face when you’re not feeling well.

Actually I’m better and working my way through it, and it certainly seems like I’m not alone as I have company in this office and with many other hockey parents (that’s my world), and no, I didn’t get my flu shot this year, and thanks for asking.

It’s now down to just an annoying cough, but annoying isn’t a strong enough word for it. It’s worse at night, when it disturbs more than just myself, and it comes in waves and then disapGlenn Mitchell pears for awhile teasing you with the idea that it might be gone forever and then.....hack, hack, hack.

I’ve got lots of conflicting advice on it.

Some I’ve asked for, some has been so thoughtfully unsolicited.

My wife says I should get it checked out but then again she also exclaims “are you still sick?” from time to time, but I know she loves me, she’s just not the nurse type.

Occasionally when I’m really cranky and feeling crappy I’ll remind her I should have married a nurse like my dear old dad did. Of course when she agrees with me it’s kind of the end of that argument. Ahem.

But then again I’ve consulted with a few hockey moms that happen to be nurses and not all are sympathetic either.

“Oh, that, it lasts about four weeks and there’s nothing you can do about it,” said one. Although later she suggested anything

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with codeine might help a little and, yeah, I can continue to take NeoCitran every night to get some sleep to at least feel better for awhile.

Another one said her husband was sick too and she wasn’t going anywhere near him. So much for that nurses’ theory.

Anyway, like I said, I am on the mend for anyone who does care, thanks mom, but continue to pop cough candies like I’m an addict and I’m looking forward to when I’m 100 per cent healthy and get that renewed burst of energy and start getting into spring cleaning and getting back in shape and being glad to be alive and......heavy sigh........ .......another frustration lately is gas prices.

Yeah, there’s trouble in the Middle East and some gas plant in the States had a fire, right.

So the prices go up faster than you can say Texas Tea and later when these so-called problems are rectified prices come down, well, if they do at all they come down very, very slowly because you don’t want to rush into these things you know, markets can change quickly and...... ......I know snow in March is good for the ski hills and even for our always tenuous water situation, but enough already. I’m kind of hoping spring arrives for spring break at least. .....watched the Oscars last week and enjoyed it, but didn’t always get the jokes about a bunch of movies I’ve never seen.

That’s partly my fault I guess but the nominated movies were kind of obscure. And if I understand it right a silent film won the Oscar for best picture? Wow. What’s next? Maybe they’ll bring back the old 3-D flicks where you had to wear those stupid glasses in the theatre to get the full effect? Nah, that would be silly...... ....anyway I think my weekly rant is over, thanks for your patience, and it could be partly due to the fact I’ve been sick, did I mention I’ve been sick lately?....

North Okanagan teens, as well as those across B.C., walked out of class Friday to have their say.

And while some parents may have wrestled with their children missing the last hour of their studies or they had philosophical differences with their kids’ support of teachers, it was a legitimate protest.

After all, both the teachers and the provincial government go on at length about how they have the best interests of students in mind.

But if they did, this dispute wouldn’t have got as far as it has.

Both sides would have sat down, tried to find some middle ground and toned down the name-calling — something we encourage our children to do when conflicts arise.

Missing throughout the dialogue has been our youth — those who are directly impacted by the inflexible attitudes of the B.C. Teachers Federation and Education Minister George Abbott. Because they are there every day, students can bring a unique perspective on what happens in classrooms.

Now Friday’s rallies were organized by students who support the teachers, and that is not surprising given the close relationships teens can develop with their teachers. But there are also students who have looked at the situation and have concerns about the union’s demands, particularly a wage hike.

If adults can learn anything, it’s that our youth aren’t just fixated on the latest technological gadget before them. They are inquisitive about the world around them. They are speaking up and finding a voice.

And given that they are going to be our future teachers, politicians, parents and business leaders, we should be encouraging them to embrace the democratic process and become active.

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y union and I are on strike. If I want better support for my students, to get a raise for the great work I do, and to improve education for my own children, this is what I have to do.

Some people say, "If you don't like the way education is happening, don't like the wage, and don't like the prospects - then get a different job!"

Those people might not understand how it feels to have a job that is so important and so central to their life. I both envy and pity them. Other jobs, even other unionized jobs, have more room to "wiggle."

If doctors need more income, they take more patients; if nurses need to re-roof the house, they pick up extra shifts; if I want even a penny more a year, I have to get 45,000 other teachers to agree with me and negotiate for it in public in front of everyone and then have everyone evaluate me and tell me my worth.

If I want to stay a teacher but improve my working conditions and income, I have

FAMILY GRATEFUL On Jan. 24, three lifeguards at the Vernon Recreation Complex changed the course of many lives.

The front page story on Feb. 1 of a 36-year-old woman who suffered sudden death syndrome and was resuscitated was, and will always be, too close for comfort.

There are no words to describe how blessed we are, how thankful we are, how indebted we feel.

You saved our wife, our mother, our sister, our daughter, our friend.

The life of one person impacts the lives of many, and although you did your 'job' on that day, you also added time and moments to many other lives.

As our precious person heals her heart and mind, she, along with the rest of her family, and friends, will remember how the remarkable actions of three Vernon lifeguards gave her, her life back.

Thank you from our family to you.

Markella Mildenberger UNFORGETTABLE TEACHER More than half a century ago, Rowland Green (1902-1971)

to move my family to a different province.

Instead of an employer who tells me how important my job is and values the individual effort I make, I have an employer who smears me and my co-workers in order to devalue the work we do.

They can get away with this because they know we are devoted, resilient, and committed to students even (and especially) at times of hardship. You think the folks down at

taught me social studies, history and English at Kelowna Senior Secondary.

One year, he was my homeroom teacher and my desk was directly in front of his.

Long before I reached high school, some wisenheimer had referred to him as ‘Fossil’, no doubt because of his white hair and strict old-fashioned expectations.

The nickname stuck but was only used well out of his earshot.

Mr. Green set high standards for his students.

He demonstrated his own commitment to excellence by collecting our social studies and history notebooks to red-pen any grammatical errors.

Whenever other teachers spoke of him, respect was evident in their voices.

One morning before classes started, a silly prank of mine resulted in the two of us sharing a spontaneous laugh.

As a result of that brief incident, my opinion of him changed.

He was no longer the aloof authoritarian but rather a dedicated teacher who felt compelled to conceal himself behind a stern

your local coffee place would ask for another 25 cents an hour if they had to do it in front of the entire province, had their managers make TV commercials against them, had newspaper editorials saying they make and whine too much, and had paid "investigators" to determine if 25 cents is the same as zero?

Have you ever taken someone to court, had them found guilty, and then they just

professional façade.

After graduating from high school, I often toyed with the idea of knocking on his front door to thank him for choosing to become a teacher.

Unfortunately, I never did.

Lloyd Atkins STRIKE IMPACTS This is getting ridiculous. I’m only 13 and I understand that a teachers' raise is almost impossible in this economy.

It’s like a kid asking for their allowance being raised to $1,000 but the parents can barely afford $5 per week. Come on, who now a days gets a 15 per cent raise?

No one in this economy, that’s who.

I don’t know all of the fine details.

All I’m getting out of this strike is it's affecting students. It affects all programs associated with the school district (ex. day cares, literacy/tutoring and parents).

I just started high school and I have a shorter time to get to class.

Teachers aren’t providing report cards to the kids and parents.

Because of the job action, I

ignored the verdict and the reparations and it all vanished like it never existed? That's what the government has done to us. It's just strange, and it puts private people with pride who do their best to present balanced and holistic views on education in the awkward position of pandering and protesting.

No matter what I feel about my union and the approach it has or my government and the politics it has, I can see every day that funding for special needs has sharply decreased and that students and teachers are being asked to do more with less.

So here I am, pandering and protesting. Whether you support public education or not, whether you like children or not, whether you think teachers are under/over/ perfectly paid or not, I am asking you to consider how ludicrous this process is.

If you have ideas on how we, as teachers, or me, as a teacher, could better represent ourselves and our messages. Please let me know - I am open to suggestions.

Shon Thomas

have missed out on a few extra curricular activities, such as going to Silver Star with the school band and a SALTS trip over to Vancouver Island.

I feel I am missing out on some really great experiences.

All I can say is I hope the teachers and government can resolve this dispute soon (which means giving in a little on each side) so students, parents and businesses can get back to normal.

M. Kerr O'KEEFE RANCH It's pretty bad when we can't afford to keep a bull at $1,000 a year at O'Keefe Ranch.

It's a shame we can spend thousands of dollars on everything else to improve community (i.e. arts and sports).

But we let our heritage scramble to keep going. I myself wouldn't mind an extra $10 on my taxes to keep O'Keefe Ranch up and running to its full potential.

O'Keefe Ranch made the Okanagan and Vernon what it is today.

Our heritage and parks are one of the most important things to

hold on to.

Brian Durand

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Far West will not renew the lease for its 48th Avenue apparel store, when it ends April 30.

“It’s undecided if we will open up another location,” said Ed Mackenzie, chief financial officer.

Mackenzie would not elaborate on why the lease is not being extended.

“There’s always a reason for decisions made in business,” he said.

“We really appreciate the support of the Vernon community over the years, it has been tremendous.”

There are presently three or four staff at the retail store, and with the exception of one, the rest will be laid off.

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— Ed Mackenzie popularity across North America and around the world.

However, manufacturing was moved to Asia in 2000.

“It was too expensive to have a full operation in Vernon,” said Mackenzie.

The retail store moved from Highway 6 to 48th Avenue about six years ago.

Far West’s head office and warehouse remain on Highway 6.

“Our store in Kelowna is still open and our Richmond location remains unaffected,” said Mackenzie.

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mittee on the status of women.

She is a former university instructor and she has degrees in international affairs and global political economy.

There are seven individuals seeking the leadership of the official opposition March 24.

Candidates Paul Dewar and Peggy Nash have visited Okanagan-Shuswap in the last few weeks.

Federal NDP leadership hopefuls continue to make their way to Okanagan-Shuswap.

Niki Ashton will meet with party faithful at Vernon’s Pantry restaurant Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Ashton was first elected in Churchill, Man. in 2008 and she is chairperson of the House of Commons standing com-

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United Way officials are praising the community for ongoing support.

While the 2011 fundraising campaign did not reach the $300,000 goal, the amount available to local social agencies increased over last year’s total.

“Thanks to a few individuals and some last-minute results, we actually have $166,251 to disburse to our community partners which is up three per cent,” said Linda Yule, executive director. “We are aware that 2011 has been a challenging year for many charities, we are thankful to our donors for choosing to support their United Way. We do our utmost to make lasting change that will move people from poverty to possibility and make our communities stronger.”

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Armstrong’s Okanagan Boys and Girls Club has asked city council for support in forming a group it hopes will never have to be used.

Club directors Jack Whelpley and Merran Davies hope to form a group that can help the community deal with an unfathom-

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Van Diest died that night in Kelowna hospital, and her death remains an unsolved homicide.

“The entire community has been impacted by what happened,” said Whelpley. “It left a lot of people trying to cope, trying to figure out what we can do in a situation like this.”

While plans have been made for any number of contingencies or emergencies, murder is one thing there was no plan for, said Whelpley, adding the Boys and Girls Club is one of the most logical social agencies within the community

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to help spearhead an initiative to be better prepared should something like what happened Halloween night happen again.

“God forbid it does happen again,” said Whelpley.

The idea is to form a planning group made up of club directors, city council and North Okanagan-Shuswap School District officials, Interior Health and RCMP representatives, as well as the faith community, and develop an appropriate plan that is outside of any of the other types of services available in the community.

The Boys and Girls Club met with three different advisory groups in November and December: business advisory, student advisory and parent advisory asking questions in regards to the Halloween tragedy.

“We looked at the challenges and priorities, and what kind of resources might be available,” said Davies.

Among the suggestions were a town hall meeting to come together and debrief and ask questions, get some information on resources and share concerns.

“Others suggested more daytime activities, having more knowledge about what resources are available and support for the parents,” said Davies.

Whelpley said his agency saw counsellors who weren’t called in after the Van Diest homicide whose expertise could have been used.

“When the day comes when the individual (suspect) is caught, it will have another rippling effect through this community, and I’d like to see us better prepared if something like that happens again,” he said. “I hope it’s never used.”

Council unanimously supported a motion to have Armstrong staff work with the club in the formation of such a planning group.

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News A local event, Valentines for Mexico, March 9, is raising funds to assist international orphanages. Event organizer Barrita Durward (bottom left) is returning to the orphanages in April to support the efforts to rescue children of the streets.

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The fundraiser will also feature power point presentations of the work Sweet Smiles does internationally.

Following the immense success of last year’s event – 363 guests raised more than $14,000 – the local organization ambitiously has four goals.

They will be returning to assist The House of Hope and Love in Bonfil, Mexico, where the majority of funds went last year to provide functioning toilets and sinks and kitchen renovations.

Esther, the house mom who opened the orphanage 25 years ago when an infant was left at her doorstep, has had a relapse in her fight against cancer with the return of the disease.

Sweet Smiles is also assisting an orphanage in Cozumel, called City of Angels, with building a new home on campus.

“This is going to allow seven new children to call City of Angels home,” said Durward, also hoping to purchase a new generator for the home which has no access to

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Seeing the sweet smiles of children who were once exploited, abused or abandoned is what keeps her going back.

Barrita Durward of Vernon has returned to Mexico year after year to aid orphanages that rescue children of the streets.

Through her nonprofit organization, appropriately called Sweet Smiles, Durward is once again returning to lend a hand this April, but she needs help.

The Greater Vernon community is invited to help spread love to children at the third annual Valentines for Mexico March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Best Western Vernon Lodge.

Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, Durward says it’s never too late to spread love to those who need it most.

“Help children live the lives that children should be living,” said Durward, who is also known for putting sweet smiles on locals faces through her tasty treats at Cotton’s Chocolates. And she promises plenty of sweet samplings at the event.

“All the chocolate desserts you can stomach,” said Durward, who is hoping to sell a minimum 300 tickets in advance since the Lodge has agreed to donate the ballrooms if they do.

The evening includes a roast beef dinner, silent auction, dance featuring Kath and the Tomcats and a wealth of games and prizes.

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Lake Country mayor in huff over wind farm RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A proposed wind farm is creating some turbulence in Lake Country.

Northland Power B.C. Wind is seeking approval from the provincial government to establish a test site for energy-gen-

erating wind turbines at Long Mountain between Oyama and the Beaver Lake/Dee Lake chain.

“It’s right in our

watershed and if they put in a wind farm, there will be roads all over the place and that will silt up our lakes,” said James Baker,

Lake Country mayor.

“There will be more action in our watershed than we like, at least during the construction

phase.”

As part of a trial, Northland Power wants to erect four meteorological towers to conduct wind data monitoring to determine suitability for wind energy.

“The exact nature and timing of some of the investigative activities will depend on the electricity market and other factors,” states a Nov. 17, 2011 letter from the company.

“However, Northland will in any case, conduct a site visit to assess the constructability of the project, conduct a preliminary environmental screening, initiate First Nations and community consultations and install wind measurement instructions as soon as practical.”

Baker isn’t convinced the tests will be successful.

“The wind isn’t uniform in our district,” he said of constant gusts needed to operate turbines.

Northland says proposed mast (tower) sites have been selected to minimize land disruption.

“However, if or where site clearing is required, Northland will apply for a license to cut,” it states.

Because the area is located in the Central Okanagan East electoral area, the provincial government asked the Regional District of Central Okanagan for input on the proposal.

The RDCO board has given its support subject to approval from the District of Lake Country and environmental concerns being addressed.

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Watkin Motors is getting in gear to support local kids.

The local dealership is bringing Ford Motor Company of Canada’s innovative Drive One 4 UR School program to Okanagan Landing Elementary.

For every person who test drives a Ford vehicle at the school on Saturday, March 10, Watkin Motors and Ford of Canada will donate $20 to the school.

The funds will be split between the school’s home-reading program and improved technology initiatives.

“We know how important literacy and technological knowhow are for the healthy development of our students, and as part of this community, we want to help,” said Ross Blankley, general manager at Watkin Motors.

The event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a selection of available Ford models.

“We are thrilled to be working with Watkin Motors again to raise money for our students and school,” said Kristen Wemyss, PAC President at Okanagan Landing Elementary.

“Literacy in the home is an important element of every child’s development, and technological tools in the classroom are improving students’ learning by leaps and bounds. It’s wonderful

“As part of this community, we want to help.”

— Ross Blankley to be able to put more funds towards both of these initiatives and we encourage everyone to come on out and help us reach our goal of $6,000.”

Since the start of Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School and Community programs in 2010, the program has raised more than $1 million benefiting more than 375 academic and local organizations across Canada.

This is the third Drive One 4 UR School event held by Watkin Motors.

“We’re excited to be once again working with Okanagan

Landing Elementary School to raise money for their programs, and at the same time be introducing parents and other drivers to our high-quality line-up and innovative safety technologies,” said Blankley.

To participate, visit the parking lot of Okanagan Landing Elementary School located at 7322 Grant Road in Vernon between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license.

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City of Vernon NOTICE OF LEASE In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, The City of Vernon hereby advises of its intent to lease a portion of those lands at the Airport, legally described as Lot 1, DL 62, ODYD, Plan KAP69447; Lot 1, DL 62, ODYD, Plan 35574; Lot 1, DLs 1-3, ODYD, Plan 23913; and that portion of Priests’ Valley Indian Reserve #6 known as Lot 4, Plan 345 R.S.B.C, located at 6235 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, B.C to 588700 BC Ltd. and Mark Paskevich.

The lease area is approximately 23,681 square feet. The term of the lease is five years, commencing January 1, 2010, ending December 31, 2014, and will include options for three renewal terms of five years each. The annual basic rent will be $8,525.16 per year, for the first five year term and the rates for the first renewal term, if exercised, will be • $9,046.97 from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015; • $9,227.91 from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016; • $9,412.47 from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; • $9,600.72 from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018; • $9,792.73 from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019; If exercised, the base rent for the second and third renewal terms shall be determined by Fair Market Rent, but shall not be less than the preceding Term.

The Lessee will also be required to provide insurance and commercial general liability of not less than $3,000,000 and will be responsible for paying all utilities and taxes as required.

For further information, please contact Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250-550-3245.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE 2012-2016 FINANCIAL PLAN Citizens are invited to review the financial plan and acquire more information, at the open house from 4:30 - 5:30 pm on March 12, 2012 in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 3400 30th Street.

The public input session will be held directly following the open house at 5:30pm, should citizens wish to make a submission to Council regarding the 2012-2016 financial plan.

A copy of the 2012-2016 proposed Financial Plan is available on the City’s website http://www.vernon.ca/services/finance/financial_plan.html

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Land dispute resurfaces JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Old bones over a decade-old land swap in Coldstream are being dug up with a new development.

Back in 1999, approximately 35 acres in the Sarsons/Aberdeen/Middleton Drive neighbourhood were removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve (as part of a larger, 321 acre, land exclusion).

To offset that loss of agricultural land, approximately 1,430 acres were added to the ALR. That included Coldstream Creek Road resident Pat White’s lot.

“Needless to say I feel that a great injustice was done not only to myself but all the landowners,” said White of the swap that forced so many into the ALR, whether they wanted it or not.

Although his own land was not affected, longtime Coldstream resident Ken Caverly recalls the situation well and agrees: “It was a very off-sided, unfair situation. They were justifying acreage for acreage.”

The 13-year-old controversial land swap was revisited Monday by Coldstream councillors.

The issue arose from a proposed five-lot subdivision at 11200 Palfrey Drive West, which is adjacent to one of the properties (and lands beyond) that was put into the ALR in 1999.

One of the subjects of the development is to extend Palfrey Drive East to the ALR boundary, so that one day Coldstream can extend access through the lands beyond.

Although the road likely wouldn’t evolve for many years, the situation has left Coldstream won-

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dering if it is even possible – since land would have to be taken back out of the ALR in order for the road to proceed beyond the subdivision.

“If this is going to be removed from the land reserve, the other ones (those excluded from the ALR in 1999) are not going to be able to be put back in,” said Coun. Gyula Kiss. “It’s going to be a loss of land.”

But the point that several politicians and landowners are making is that this land should have never been forced into the ALR to begin with.

“The land will never be used for farm, it’s too steep,” said Dave Pearce, whose property is directly east of the proposed subdivision and although there will be impacts from the development he agrees with Coldstream politicians that a road is required for the future.

“I’m not in favour of releasing lands from the ALR but those lands probably shouldn’t have been in the ALR in the first place,” said Coun. Maria Besso.

Coun. Doug Dirk adds: “This does not fit the classic ALR circumstance.”

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Cotter slides into mentor role Vernon skip off to third Brier appearance GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff

Jim Cotter couldn’t have had a more fitting send-off from the Vernon Curling Club earlier this week.

Cotter, who left Thursday to represent B.C. at the Tim Hortons Brier in Saskatoon, found himself surrounded by a flock of upand-coming curlers he has helped mentor through the club’s Junior and Intercity programs.

Seeing they couldn’t go with him to the Prairies, the kids presented Cotter with a signed travel mug to take with him. After that, they had cake.

For the ultra-humble Cotter, who learned to curl in a junior program while growing up in Kamloops, it is a chance to follow in his parents’ footsteps. His mother, Pat, and father, Rick (now deceased), were heavily involved there with junior curling.

“It’s how I got started and I took a lot from the game as a young kid,” said the 37-year-old father of three.

“I kind of look at it as my turn to give back, and by giving back it’s a whole lotta fun.

“The kids are great and I enjoy working with them. As much as they thank me, I thank them.

They’re a real inspiration to me.”

After just two years, the Okanagan Intercity League already boasts 12 teams from Lumby, Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm and Kelowna. The developmental program usually holds spiels two weekends a month, with an intermediate division, sponsored by Capri Insurance, and an advanced group sponsored by DCT Chambers.

“In its second year running, we’re pretty happy with where it’s at,” said Cotter.

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Vernon’s Jim Cotter coaches Johnathan Schwartz during a junior curling practice session Monday at the Vernon Curling Club. Cotter is representing B.C. at the Tim Hortons Brier this week in Saskatoon.

Teri Schiman, program coordinator of the Vernon Junior League, is impressed with Cotter’s tremendous volunteerism, and by how he interacts with the kids.

“I don’t know how he does it.

He has his own three kids...he has to throw a job in — Jim there somewhere and all his competitive curling,” said Schiman.

“It’s so important to him. He just gets so much from the kids,

and they just worship the guy.

They look up to him so much.

They’re proud of him when he does well, and when he doesn’t do well, they don’t care.”

Cotter, backed by third Kevin Folk, second Ty Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky, forCotter merly of Vernon, defended their B.C. crown last month in Parksville.

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“It’s the third time for the three of us, so you kind of know what to expect,” said Cotter. “We learned a lot from last year’s Brier, and the things we did wrong.

“It’s a long week and I think we were fairly tired going into the Brier. We got in late in (London) Ontario...so we kind of ran ourselves dry right from the start.

This time we’re getting there a little earlier and we’re getting more prepared.”

This will be the 26-year-old Griffith’s Brier debut, and while Cotter remembers it to be a nervous experience, he says the Kelowna native will take it stride.

“He’s a great kid and a great athlete. He’s pumped for it, just like we all are.”

Added Griffith: “I’m really fortunate that Jim and the guys have brought me on board and I just want to make the most of it. It’s going to be an amazing experience, but we’re not going to settle for just being there. We’ll go there and try to do everything we can to win it.”

Even though he was just eight years old at the time, Folk has fond memories of watching his dad, Rick, represent B.C. at the 1989 Brier in Saskatoon. Now, 23 years later, it will be Kevin throwing the rocks, and Rick serving as coach of the Cotter rink.

On top it all, Saskatoon is home for the Folks, who lived in Saskatchewan’s largest city until moving to Kelowna in 1988.

“It’s going to be unbelievable,” Kevin, 31, told Black Press. “Not only is it great to be playing where I watched dad in a Brier, but that’s where I got the bug to curl, and where I really decided to take the next step.

“The fact that I’m going to see family I haven’t seen in a while is great, too. Saskatoon is my No. 1 choice for a Brier.”

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Sports COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED: Salmon Valley Land Use Amendment (DeJong) Bylaw No. 2549 TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the Local Government Act the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (“Regional District”) will hold a PUBLIC HEARING regarding proposed Salmon Valley Land Use Amendment (DeJong) Bylaw No. 2549.

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North Okanagan Knights’ netminder Dustin Nikkel dives in vein as Kamloops Storm forward Colton DeFrias (right) buries a wraparound in Game 6 of their first-round KIJHL playoff series Friday night at Wesbild Centre.

The Storm’s Diego Cuglietta (from left) and Knights’ John Saunders track the play.

The Board of Directors of the Regional District has delegated the public hearing to Director Rene Talbot as Director of Electoral Area ‘D’, being that in which the land concerned is located, or Alternate Director Joy De Vos if Director Rene Talbot is absent. At the public hearing those persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. The Board of the Regional District will not consider any verbal or written representations or submissions after the public hearing. Please be advised that written submissions received will be available to the public and the applicant.

Written submissions must be received in the Regional District’s of¿ce by 4:00 pm, March 12, 2012 or may be submitted at the public hearing.

Knights force Game 7

LOCATION AND DATE OF HEARING: The public hearing will be held on Monday March 12 at 7:00 pm, and will be held at the Falkland Seniors’ Hall, 5706 Highway 97, in Falkland, BC.

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EXISTING USE: Rural Holdings

It was hardly the ending North Okanagan Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette had envisioned, but he won’t complain about the result.

Mallette watched as his team nearly squandered a four-goal lead, only to hang on for a 5-3 win over the Kamloops Storm in Game 6 of their Kootenay International Junior Hockey League first-round playoff series Friday night at Wesbild Centre.

The series-deciding Game 7 went Saturday night at McArthur Island Arena in Kamloops.

Trailing 4-0 early in the second period, the Storm chipped away at the lead with a pair of powerplay goals by Brett Dallen and Colten DeFrias in the second period. Kamloops’ forward Brody Moen, going in on a 1-on-3, made things interesting by scoring with 3:05 remaining in regulation.

However, a careless hit from behind by DeFrias on Knights’ captain Steven Pantazopoulos with 43 seconds to play allowed North Okanagan to ride out the game on the man advantage. Bryce Koch, taking a stretch feed behind the Kamloops’ defence from Chris Gillies, added an empty-netter with seven seconds to play.

DeFrias was suspended for Game 7 for the hit on Pantazopoulos. It is the second time in the series the veteran forward has been ejected for a hit from behind late in the game. Mallette said Pantazopoulos was questionable to play Saturday.

“Not really the way I wanted it to go,” said Mallette. “A little bit of panic, and we were just trying to keep them calm on the bench to relax them.

“The mistakes we’re making are giving them quality scoring chances. We should, with the team we’ve got, be able to capitalize more. With the work we’ve put in, we haven’t really been rewarded.”

Some great hustle down low by Knights’ forwards Tanner Burns and Eric Chore led to a wrister through traffic by John Saunders to open the scoring at 6:14 of the first period.

North Okanagan made it 2-0 on a gorgeous stretch pass by defenceman Lee Muir to Burns, who whiffed on his backhand attempt, but still snuck it by Marcus Beesley, who finished with 25 saves.

“Lee hits him with one of the best passes I’ve seen this season, splitting both their defencemen and putting it past their high forward,” said Mallette.

The Knights struck again late in the first frame.

After some cycle work by Koch and Cory Hochhausen, the puck found its way to Josh Wickenheiser in the high slot, where he managed to swat a shot past Beesley.

Brett Hawrys chipped a rebound over Beesley

from in close on a powerplay to make it 4-0.

Mallette was pleased with the rebound effort after Thursday night’s demoralizing 4-3 overtime loss to the host Storm in Game 5.

“That was probably the most mad they’ve been all season after a loss, which shows that they care,” he said.

In Game 5, Kamloops raced out to a 2-0 lead at the first intermission on goals by Diego Cuglietta and Mattia Bortolotto. After the Knights equalized in the second frame on goals by Hawrys and Thomas Swales, Cuglietta struck again.

Pantazopoulos scored late in the second to force OT, where Kamloops’ sniper Chase Edwards converted a bar-down backhander after beating Swales in a foot race to a loose puck.

In the other Doug Birks Division playoff series, the Revelstoke Grizzlies iced the upstart Sicamous Eagles 5-2 in Game 6 Friday night in Sicamous.

Vernon’s Cole Sanford led the Grizz attack with four goals. Game 7 went Saturday in Revelstoke.

PROPOSED USE: Rural Residential

PURPOSE OF BYLAW NO. 2549: Bylaw No. 2549 proposes to amend Schedule C, Map, which forms part of the Salmon Valley Land Use Bylaw No. 2500 by redesignating and rezoning the South West ¼ of Section 7 Township 18 Range 11 West of 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District, except Plans 31781, KAP80973 and KAP83184 from RH – Rural Holdings to RR – Rural Residential.

The proposal is to create 3 residential lots of approximately 1.21 – 1.62 ha (3 – 4 ac) in size and a remainder of approximately 14.17 ha (35 ac) with a single family dwelling on each.

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INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS: A copy of Bylaw No. 2500, amending Bylaws No. 2549 and all reports, plans and other documents that have been or will be considered by the Board of the Regional District will be available for inspection at the of¿ce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive, NE, Salmon Arm, BC, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, beginning February 27th and ending March 12, 2012 but excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

This notice is issued by Jennifer Sham, Development Services Assistant, Development Services, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, on February 27, 2012. The mailing address for Ms. Sham is Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1.

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He won the 1981 Canadian The Vancouver Province Amateur Championship, in a ran an article highly critical one-hole, sudden-death playof Zokol, who wrote his own off over Blaine McCallister, column in the Vancouver Sun, then turned professional, and carrying the headline: Predator joined the PGA Tour later that Kevin Mitchell year.

Ridge a good course which should be great.

Zokol had 20 top-10 PGA I was media director for the B.C. finishes, including a win in 1992. His best Open, headed by Cec Ferguson, and kept finish in a major was a share of 14th at the column in my filing cabinet, reading the 1993 PGA Championship. bits of it to Zokol.

“There’s a zillion people that can teach Zokol apologized for the DQ while the golf swing. The mental side of the saying “the average golfer simply isn’t game, to me, is where there is a big void. able to play very well at Predator Ridge.

Literally how you prepare to think and It’s too difficult even from the white tees manage, and there is a lot of opportunity for them.” there, and it’s a direction that I take very Added Zokol, in his column: “Walking seriously.” to the 18th green I must admit I wanted He earned the Disco Dick moniker in to get out of there. I was in the middle of 1982 by wearing a Sony Walkman on the shooting 80 and I saw (his wife) Joanie golf course. The music moved him. and the kids watching. It was the first “My first year on the PGA Tour, I went time the children had come to a course from playing six months on tour to not during a tournament and they gave me being able to make a cut. And then, the a big hug when I finished. My mind was moment I put headphones on, I led the wandering.” golf tournament after the first round, Predator Ridge has since become the second round, the third round. That more player friendly, and the other day, discovery, what does that mean in what named Zokol as executive director, golf goes on in the mind? From that point development. on, through the ‘80s and ‘90s, because I “Where the irony is, that experience couldn’t compete on an equal basis with 20 years ago represented the worst media Fred Couples and Davis Love physically, experience in my career,” Zokol told me but mentally, that was the only way I Friday morning. “I recall reading that could equal (them).

(Province) article after. I was fine with “It was desperation and trying to figthe article. What made it look bad and ure it out intuitively. I knew my game was sour grapes on my part, was the fact that really good at the time, at that moment, I got disqualified, and then I was critical but with the anxiety that all golfers to the golf course. I stand by that (his have – and it doesn’t end when once you own) article. Had I been leading the golf become a professional, let me tell you tournament, I’d still be saying the same that – I knew I needed to calm down, things.” intuitively, so I said, ‘listen to music.’ So Zokol, who captained the Brigham something happened and over the past 30 Young Cougars to the 1981 NCAA golf years now, I’ve found those answers on championship, has been kind of like the what actually happens in the brain.

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Dick Zokol at the 1993 Xerox B.C. Open at Predator Ridge Golf Resort.

“Ten years ago, I started writing and I’ve never done anything with it. I’ve got 100,000 words written for a book that is very rough, obviously very raw so it may give me time to do that, and I believe there’s some breakthrough stuff in there that none of the sports psychologists (have). They’re sniffing around the right area, but they’re not connecting all the right dots.”

In another ironic twist, Zokol said the USGA recently banned listening to music.

The head of rules was a BYU teammate so Zokol half-joked “so I’m writing him a letter.”

The son of a dentist, Zokol and his wife have three grown children, twin boys Garrett and Conor, 24, and a daughter, Hayley, 21.

“The boys did a couple of years of collegiate golf down in Texas, and thank God, they said ‘enough of that,’ and they came back and got a degree in economics.”

Zokol played for Karl Tucker at Brigham Young, calling the late, great coach a father figure.

“He was a very, very special person.

You become a product of it (BYU) without even knowing it. It was a place, you go there, you’re pliable and you get molded that way, and if had I not gone there, there’s no way I’d been a golfer.”

Thunder crew zaps Titans Morning Star Staff

KT's Thunder toppled the Nedco Titans 5-3 in North Okanagan Super Midget Hockey League playoff action Friday night at Priest Valley Arena.

The Thunder topped the preliminary round at 3-0, while the Titans were 2-1. Both teams advance to today's semifinals at Civic Arena.

Billy Butler and Chad Lindenbach scored 77 seconds apart after some giftwrapped passes by the Nedco defence six minutes into the first period. Chevy Wiffen made it 3-0 Thunder before Mark Francis replied for the Titans before the first period ended. Josh

Gosselin and Steve Goebel also scored for KT's, while Josh Lerbeck and Chris Gallant had the other Titan goals.

Thursday night, Brock Wagner pulled the hat trick as the Vernon Authentic Trophies & Plaques outgunned the Lumby Stars 10-8 at Pat Duke Memorial Arena.

Wagner's linemates Brandon Tarasenko and Brett Vandale each supplied two goals for the Tropics, while Travis Webster and Russell Hickman added singles. Kyle Weston led Lumby with four goals.

The Midget championship final goes Monday, 7:30 p.m., at Wesbild Centre.

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Marco Giampa (left) and Brendan Squair of the Kalamalka Lakers senior AA football team are honoured with awards at the Subway Bowl ceremonies in Vancouver. Squair shared the Grade 11 AA player of the year, while Giampa was named a provincial AA all-star on offence.

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The No. 7 Pilots ended their campaign with a 70-60 loss to the No. 3 San Diego Toreros in the WCC quarterfinals Friday afternoon. â– Meanwhile, Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe, a former standout with the Kalamalka Lakers, recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds as the Simon Fraser University Clan grabbed its first NCAA playoff victory, defeating the Seattle Pacific University Falcons, 69-61 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) quarterfinals Thursday in Lacey, Wash.

Raincock-Ekunwe ended her Raincock-Ekunwe season with a double-double (21 points, 13 boards) as the Clan fell 74-70 to the top-ranked Alaska Anchorage Seawolves in semifinal action Friday night.

Raincock-Ekunwe was earlier named a GNAC first team of all-star. â– The No. 10 ranked Vernon Panthers open play at the B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships against the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints of North Vancouver Wednesday in Kamloops.

After playing limited minutes as a freshman, Cassandra Brown showed she is ready to shine with a breakout performance to end her sophomore season with the Portland Pilots.

The Fulton Maroon grad canned a career-high 32 points to lead the NCAA Division 1 Pilots past the Santa Clara Broncos 90-76 in the second round of the West Coast Conference (WCC) Women’s Basketball Championships at the Orleans Arena Thursday in Brown Las Vegas.

Brown’s performance makes her the first 30-point scorer for Portland since 2009. She was just two points shy of the WCC tournament record for points in a game. “I just wanted to be aggressive,� Brown told Portland Athletics. “Santa Clara stole two games from us this season, so we wanted to get one back.�

Brown supplied 17 points in the first half, which helped the Pilots to a 44-31 lead at the break.

The 90 points are a season high for the Pilots, who shot 43 percent for the game and 53 percent (11-for-21) on three-pointers. The Pilots were also 23 of 34 from the free throw line.

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Lincoln Lanes has its entries for the National Classified B.C. Bowling Finals, which go April 14 in Vernon and Kelowna.

A total of seven men’s and seven women’s teams battled for the berths at the Zone finals last weekend. The tourney followed a fourgame scratch format with teams comprised of five players with different average classifications.

On the women’s side, the team of Tawnya Johnson (560), Suzie Kosenko (849), Kathy Pasjack (781), Kara Kazimer (831) and Sue Beugling (984) combined for a 4,005 to take first place.

Beugling, a Morning Star ad sales representative, delivered a ladies high single 305.

The five-pack of Alex Skidmore (682), Ed Heichert (701), Al Berg (786), Mike Adam (921) and Dan Deboer (997) rolled a combined 4,087 to secure the men’s berth.

Lyle Rachwalski’s 312 stood as the high single, with Dennis Deleeuw (312) and Len Egely (302) also cracking the 300 barrier.

The B.C. men’s event goes in Kelowna, and the women’s is at Lincoln Lanes.

B.C. winners advance to nationals, May 26 and 27 in Winnipeg.

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BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Evelyn Davis – bowled a 621 triple to go 168 over her 151 average.

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Men’s: Rod Koenig – bowled a 883 triple to go 220 over his 221 average.

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NOTEBOOK CYCLING/SKIING - The 20th annual Up and Down Spin and Stride rec race goes Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m., starting and finishing at the Zellers parking lot. Cycle to Sovereign Lake, carrying your skis, then ski to the top of Silver Star and back down, then cycle home.

Call Les Sigal @ 558-5526 or email him @ sigal1@telus.net.

CYCLING - North Okanagan Cycling Society’s AGM, Wednesday, March 7, 6:30-8 p.m., Village Green Hotel. Nominations for directors required. Forward nominations to cynthiakapicki@gmail.com.

FASTBALL - Vernon Minor Fastball indoor clinics go Sundays March 4 and 11 from 9:3010:45 a.m. at PV Gym. Clinic fee is part of registration. Contact Ryan Williamson @ 250308-6944 or register @ www.vernonfastball.ca.

LACROSSE - The Vernon Re/Max Junior Tigers Lacrosse spring camp goes Saturday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 18 at noon, at the Hassen Memorial Arena. Full

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SLO–PITCH - The Vernon Mixed Slo-Pitch League is accepting team registrations for the spring season. It is an SPN-sanctioned 10-up league with all regular-season games played in Vernon. For more information, e-mail vernonmixedslopitch@gmail.com, or visit the league’s Facebook page.

SPRING HOCKEY - Okanagan Training Rink is now taking registration for kids fun spring league 3-on-3 hockey. Open to all ages and levels. Power skating and skill development classes included. Call head instructor Mike Burke @ 250-307-4110 or 250-549-7468 (OTR).

WOMEN’S SOCCER - The North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association is registering new players for spring and summer play, now. You will be put on a team. All levels of players welcome. Registration deadline is Monday. Visit: www.nowsa.webs.com for details.

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It’s a golden anniversary for the Hejslets The children of Patricia and Erik Hejslet are so grateful to be celebrating their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary this year, with guests from Denmark, Alberta and British Columbia attending a celebration Feb. 25.

Patricia and Erik were married in Langley Feb. 24, 1962 and have lived most of their married life in Armstrong.

They enjoy their seven grandchildren and have instilled in their three children a legacy of love!

The legacy includes: ■ Persevering and steadfast love. They have always been a steady source of support.

■ Everyone was welcome at their home.

With these actions growing up they were a reflection of unconditional love.

■ They serve in their family and community with willing hands.

■ To this day they have always had a heart of compassion for those suffering or in need.

They have a heart for

the lonely or forgotten and they often visit with people.

■ They have taught their children to be real about who they are, to be the people that they were created to be and be true to themselves.

■ They have taught their children to be positive and grateful through life’s challenges, to remember what is important.

■ They remind them to work hard and to enjoy life.

■ They have taught their children to know their roots and to not forget from where they came.

“Lastly, they have taught us about the

importance of sitting together around the table and sharing time with those that you love.

Mom and Dad often said the more the merrier.

Whether it was cooking up pancakes for the crew or turkey dinner for the

family, they have taught us about the gift of the table. It’s more than just eating food, life happens around the table. It’s caring for someone, listening to someone, laughing or crying with someone and helping someone to

Patricia and Erik Hejslet: married Feb. 24, 1962. know that they matter, that they belong at your table. We are grateful for your legacy of love,”

with love from your kids, Robin (Arne) Flaten, Victor and Trista Hejslet and the grandkids.

Enderby Arts Council holds gala Morning Star Staff

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celebrating 20 years with a gala event on March 10 in the Enderby Seniors Centre, where members will celebrate with music, stories, photographs and entertainment.

In 1991 several visual artists discussed developing an arts council as they held a five-day art show over the July 1 weekend sponsored by the Enderby Recreation Commission. At the same time, another group of people was putting together a proposal for a community theatre in partnership with the

local high school and they were looking for an umbrella society.

These two groups joined forces to establish a society. The Enderby & District Arts Council received its Certificate of Incorporation Dec. 13, 1991. The first directors were Darrell Wooden, Jeanette Palmer, Mavis Holoiday, Tony Hermsen, Joan Bond and Joan Cowan.

For many years the arts council sponsored a summer art show and a variety night Winter Gala, showcasing local

artists and performers.

The arts council gained wider recognition when they hosted several concerts to bring back community residents who had become professional musicians, including Sylvia Bruns from Montreal and Geordie Roberts from Vancouver.

In 1999 the council sponsored the Enderby and District Community Play, Not the Way I Heard It, which brought together groups within the community and showcased the community’s artistic

and cultural heritage.

With funding from the B.C. Arts Council, the Enderby and District Arts Council is now able to sponsor more concerts and art shows, a symbol sign project, a mural project, lectures, workshops, community art programs, community art and more recently an arts festival.

All are invited to attend this 20-year celebration on March 10, 1 to 4 p.m. Please RSVP to Desiree Roell at 250-8389378 or Karen Desimone at 250-838-9305.

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Henk and Jenny Zoethout celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year.

They were married March 3, 1952 in the Netherlands. The newlyweds realized their dreams for the future by immigrating to Canada in June 1952 and settling in Vernon, where they have lived ever since.

Their love for each other and their faith in God was always evident as they raised their eight children, Kathie, Fran, Art, Elmer, Rose, Rick, Deb and Ed. They have also been further blessed with 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren (and counting).

“We, the family, love you dearly and wish you a very happy anniversary and many more years of love and happiness together.”

Henk and Jenny Zoethout: married March 3, 1952.

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Spending draws scrutiny JENNIFER SMITH

of generally accepted accounting principles and demonstrate an effort to clearly communicate the municipal government’s financial picture, enhance an understanding of financial reporting by municipal governments, and address user needs.

Produce peddling Coldstream farmers are gaining more freedom to advertise their wares.

The district is allowing rural properties to place a maximum of three signs throughout Coldstream to advertise the sale of their produce.

Pat White, owner of White’s Tree Farm, appreciates the support considering how important directional signs are to farmers. “How do people really find a rural property unless one can put up a few signs to direct the public?�

A new bylaw, which is the process of being adopted, is intended to assist local farmers selling agricultural products.

Morning Star Staff

Coldstream is defending its spending.

A local resident has accused the district of inappropriately using federal gas tax funding.

Coldstream is putting some of its gas tax dollars towards in-floor radiant heating when the new mechanics shop is built. “Gas tax funds are supposed to be directed towards cleaner air, cleaner water and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,� said Coldstream watchdog John Hegler. “You could be penalized and have your funds withdrawn.�

But Coldstream officials insist that the use of funds fits the criteria. “It (in-floor heating) reduces the greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a more efficient type of heating,� said Mayor Jim Garlick.

Still, Hegler argues the funds could be better spent. He suggested Coldstream pooling its gas tax funding with Vernon and Regional District of North Okanagan to put towards Duteau Creek water improvements.

Financial reporting awarded Coldstream is being recognized nationally for its financial reporting.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to the District of Coldstream for its 2010 annual financial report.

The award was presented to Coldstream’s director of financial

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Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick (right) presents the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to Trevor Seibel, director of financial administration. administration, Trevor Seibel. It is the first time Coldstream has earned the award. “Coldstream council would like to recognize Trevor Seibel for his outstanding work in achieving this award for the district,� said Mayor Jim Garlick. “We fully support Trevor in his efforts to better inform the public on our financial position and the operations of the district.�

In order to be awarded a Canadian Award

for Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized annual financial report, the contents of which conform to program standards. “Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by government,� said Mayor Jim Garlick, adding that it also motivates potential user groups to read it.

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Budget process proceeds BOBBISUE MENARD

The provincial grant to the district was down by $25,000 and is not expected to be restored this year.

Lake Country is gearing up to make budget The return on investments was down slightly in the decisions. tough economic climate.

Based on the numbers coming in from the 2011 With those two factors in mind, there are carefiscal year, the district is starting 2012 with a tough ful decisions to be made by council in upcoming eye on the bottom line that is ever so slightly in budget deliberations. the red.

“When starting 2012 we already have a “There is some disappointment in bit of a challenge,” said Banmen, “and we are the 2011 numbers,” admits Stephen looking at either cuts in service levels or tax Banmen, chief financial officer. increases to make up the difference.”

A recent presentation laid out two Long-term infrastructure planning is types of budget shortfalls in 2011. expected to make an impact on decisions, Combined total revenue was down said Banmen, pointing to the water and from predictions by $293,000. transportation master plans.

The first 2011 shortfall is revenue The budget presentation also predictfees for services such as engineering Penny Gambell ed $150,000 in increased revenues due to inspections and building permits. growth in the region.

Those fee shortfalls reflect the fact That should be a welcome relief to ratethat 2011 was not busy for new lots or infrastruc- payers who have had a 3.88 per cent average annual ture in Lake Country. rate increase in the last five years.

Particularly disappointing was the projected Gambell is well aware of the pressures on resibudget in engineering which was off 95 per cent, dents in Lake Country who foot a large part of with only $5,000 coming in of a predicted $100,000. the district’s operating expenses because of Lake However, engineering fees historically swing wildly Country’s relatively small industrial tax base. from year to year.

“In our discussion about what options are posMuch more on-target were the building permits, sible, I don’t want to see large increases,” she said. which were only slightly down from projections.

“There may need to be some service cuts as we The fee shortfalls came after several very busy go through the details of the budget. We’ve heard years. people do not support major increases.”

“Our community had the highest growth rate in Gamble would love to see a zero per cent B.C. at one point, a lot was built here,” said Coun. increase but some infrastructure improvements Penny Gambell. should go ahead because grants have already been Of more concern is the second type of revenue applied for and cutting too hard will hurt the local loss to district coffers — the permanent ones. economy.

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Sikhs strive to live a life that balances work, worship and charity. Community is emphasized and the gurdwara (temple) is the centre of Sikh communal life. The traditions and philosophy of Sikhs were established by 10 specific gurus until 1708.

The basic belief is that God is common to all and that there must be tolerance and absolute equality of all people without regard to gender, race, caste or religion.

About 150 local Sikh families worship at the Guru Nanak Temple, opened in 1987 by the North Okanagan Sikh Cultural Society.

While many Sikhs go to the temple daily, the biggest meeting is on Sundays with worship led by Sher Singh, the granthi (priest) who has recently come to Vernon. There are prayers, music and readings followed by a communal meal. With the emphasis on charity, larger temples serve meals available to the entire community daily while the Vernon temple serves open meals on Sundays. The meal is of great significance as it symbolizes the importance of equality and service in the community. The final service of each day ends with prayers and the invocation to God (Ardaas), which prays for the universal blessing and wellbeing of all mankind.

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Harpal Dhillon at the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Vernon. Sikhism is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world, with more than 25 million adherents, and is steadily growing.

There are no ordained holy days as each moment is considered holy, and living itself is considered an act of devotion. The main

celebrations are the birthdays of Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and Vaisakhi, usually April 13 or 14 each year,

with readings from Adi Granth, the holy book, 24-hours a day for three days with people taking turns reading for two hours each to read the entire book.

Harpal Dhillon, a member of the North Okanagan Sikh Cultural Society, explained some of the traditional clothing and symbols and what these mean to Sikhs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The turban is so that Sikhs can recognize each other from far away and go to each other for help if needed,â&#x20AC;? she said. Women may also choose to wear a turban, a statement of identity and commitment to the faith and service to humanity, as men and women are equal in the Sikh faith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baptized Sikhs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; men, women, and children â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have five distinctive symbols of purity and courage: uncut hair, a wooden comb, a metal bracelet, a specific type of undergarment and a strapped, curved sword. The sword must only be used for protection as a last resort for oneself or another who needs help.â&#x20AC;?

Baptized men are given the surname Singh (lion) as a reminder to be courageous and women are given the surname Kaur (princess) to emphasize dignity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women are equal. We are all human so how can you say man is higher or woman is lower? Women give birth to all the prophets, gurus and kings. God is one. We have different paths to go but we respect all people whoever you are,â&#x20AC;? said Dhillon, who came to Canada from India in 1978. She and her husband, Jasbir, have four children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My faith tells me who I am. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine life without my belief.â&#x20AC;?

She is pleased to be part of the Inter-Faith Bridging project which brings people of different faiths together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am learning so much. If we can ask questions of each other respectfully, we can learn and talk and avoid conflict of any kind.

So many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask questions because we are afraid to ask but it is better if we can talk and learn about other cultures and religions.â&#x20AC;?

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Alba Healing Arts and Rooted Birth celebrate mothers and mothers-to-be with Mama March.

It all goes back 10 years ago to when Dawn Sharman and Emma Wheelhouse met shortly after their babies were born. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a doula and massage therapist and she was becoming a doula and we both had new babies. It turned into a wonderful friendship. We always talked about how we wanted to do more for women having babies,â&#x20AC;? said Sharman.

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They call this time the child-bearing year because it includes the time when a woman who is planning to become pregnant will make lifestyle changes and the time after birth when she is getting used to being a mother.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women should have the support and resources they need, and feel honoured during this special time of their lives,â&#x20AC;? said Sharman.

Events, for women and couples, include Prenatal Yoga Classes, Baby & Me Yoga Classes, Balancing Female Hormones Workshop, Birth with Confidence Childbirth Education Classes, Mama and Babe Clothes Trade, Infant Massage Workshop, and a screening of the film, The Business of Being Born.

Some of the events and classes are by donation and some are for a fee by pre-registration. For more information, contact Sharman at dawn@albalhealingarts.com, 250-550-7058 or Wheelhouse at emma@rootedbirth.com, 250-550-6195.

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The national survey said the gap among Canadians dealing with brain diseases is largely caused by low rates of awareness of the early signs of dementia.

“This prevents many people from seeking a diagnosis early in the

stages of the disease, when they might otherwise access medical treatment and support,” said Jennifer Hamilton, support and education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society B.C., Vernon branch.

Almost half of the respondents in the survey waited at least a year to see a doctor because they thought their symptoms were simply

old age. Among B.C. respondents, 57 per cent of caregivers felt they or their family member or friend were reluctant to seek a diagnosis because they either thought the symptoms were part of normal aging, didn’t want to talk about it with anybody, they didn’t want to see their doctor, or they didn’t think anything could be done about it anyway.

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Hamilton said many mental faculties, such as remembering people’s names can decline with normal aging, but there are warning signs that some mental difficulties may be more severe.

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include loss of memory, difficulty with day-to-day tasks and changes in mood and behaviour. She encourages anyone who may be experiencing some of these symptoms to seek medical advice as soon as possible.

About three-quarters of respondents to the survey said they wished they had known sooner that they had Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Earlier access to treatment may minimize symptoms and give families better understanding of what happens as the disease progresses and gives them more time to prepare for the future.

The society offers a variety of resources.

There is a free local support and information group that meets monthly to exchange information, and provide the support and friendship with others whose lives are affected by dementia. This is a forum for sharing practical tips and strategies for coping with the disease and the opportunity for discussion.

For more information contact Hamilton tollfree at 1-800-634-3399 or jhamilton@alzheimerbc.org.

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The children at Hailey’s Garden in Vernon have worked on a long-term project about Duchess, the Polson Park swan, and had visited her twice. The youngsters were saddened to learn that the well-known and much-loved swan had died, and sent these drawings to The Morning Star as a memorial to Duchess, with these pictures drawn by Sarah Baillie (left) and Emily Long.

Workshops geared towards aboriginal parents Morning Star Staff

The first of three workshops for aboriginal parents interested in supporting their children’s learning is taking place at the Timber Creek Hall in Enderby on Thursday starting at 4 p.m.

This first workshop is designed to pull parents together to begin the process of learning about one another and to address the educational needs of aboriginal students. The presentations are delivered by aboriginal teachers who volunteer to share their knowledge and experience. Organized by the Shuswap Inclusion Project, these BCTF workshops are free of charge and supported by the Splatsin Band and the North Okanagan-Shuswap Teachers’ Association.

The parent workshops are part of a larger initiative by the Shuswap Inclusion Project which includes teacher workshops and student activities designed to foster racism-free schools for aboriginal learners. The ultimate goal is to insure schools are safe and welcoming learning environments where aboriginal students experience success without sacrificing their cultural identity.

Conference Board of Canada statistics show that aboriginal high school graduates have

a labour force participation rate virtually identical to that of nonaboriginal Canadians.

However, the current high school graduation rate for aboriginal students living on reserve is only about 50 per cent, far below the non-aboriginal national average of 90 per cent.

The graduation rate for aboriginal students living off reserve is a bit higher, at 67 per cent.

Shuswap Inclusion Project chairperson Bernie Desrosiers notes that the Assembly of

First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo has identified education as the number-one priority in addressing the difficulties facing Canada’s First Nations.

“This will require a concerted effort by all stakeholders,” said Desrosiers. “By engaging students, teachers and parents in the process, we hope to offer everyone an opportunity to be a part of the solution.”

The workshop runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will be followed by supper served in the

hall. Timber Creek Hall is located next to Super Save on the south end of Enderby. Follow-up parent workshops will take place on April 5 and May 3.

Student competitions around a theme of Embracing Diversity are currently under way and workshops for teachers are scheduled to follow.

The goal is to be prepared to implement the program in at least two of district secondary schools in September 2012 and have it spread from there.

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COMMUNITY-WIDE SING-ALONG March 4 at 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St., Vernon. Come along and bring your friends for an hour of singing the good old hymns and gospel songs as Karl Janzen leads and the Sing-Along Band plays. We look forward to seeing you again!

MACKENZIE CAMP HOSTS DINNER THEATRE Oorganizing meeting for people interested in putting on dinner theatre for MacKenzie Camp March 4 at 1 p.m. Tentatively titled The End of Daze, it will involve choreography and music as well as acting. Anyone welcome to participate; no auditions, just be at St. Andrew’s United Church Enderby at 1110 Belvedere March 4.

Rehearsals every Sunday at St. Andrew’s 2 p.m., production scheduled for May 4 and 5. If you are unable to make meeting but are interested in participating, including crew, contact Linzy at joy. of.music@hotmail.com or call 250-838-7315 and leave message.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Sunday Night NA meeting at 7 p.m., 2800-33rd St. (basement of Gateway Shelter). Open to the public, this is a Traditions meeting. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-5033260 or 1-866-918-3574.

BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $6. Tables for rent for $10 per spot outside. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more information.

ELKS CRIB TOURNAMENT first and second Sunday of each month at the hall, 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound). Cost is $10, plus lunch of soup, sandwich and coffee for $4. Registration at 9 a.m., crib starts 10 a.m. Everyone welcome, both members and non-members.

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MARCH 5 READY SET LEARN For parents and children ages three to five, March 5 to 13, at all elementary schools in District 22. Learn about kindergarten readiness, your child’s development and programs.

Receive free bag provided by the Lavington Ladies Work Group and a free book. Hosted by School District22 and Okanagan Boys & Girls Club, Vernon. Call your local elementary school to register.

SOLD The Society for Open Learning & Discussion meets March 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. People Place, room 6 downstairs. Edie Carlsen and Don Hull will discuss Cdn.Arctic. All welcome. Call Nadine at 250-549-1479.

SCHOOL IS OUT AND SCIENCE IS IN! Science Strike Camps at the Okanagan Science Centre. The Okanagan Science Centre (OSC) is offering day-long science camps on planned strike days.

Recognizing the need for ongoing education and supervision, each camp will feature different hands-on, science-based activities suitable for ages six through 12. The camps run 8:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. After-camp care will be available until 4 p.m. The camps are $40 for OSC members and $50 for non-members. Pricing for subsequent siblings will be discounted by 50 per cent. After camp care will be an additional $5, with the discount also in effect for subsequent siblings. Spaces limited; call the OSC at 250-545-3644 or e-mail programs@okscience.ca as soon as possible.

DAY CAMPS AT VERNON REC. CENTRE Recreation Services has created a flexible registration day camp for children ages six to 12.

Have a blast with this camp that takes traditional sports and games and adds a fun twist based on the Amazing Race. Come prepared; bring swim gear, lunch, water, outdoor gear and running shoes. Our flexible registration allows for parents to register for any combination of days (Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday). Registration code #26286. Cost $35/day or $90 for all three days. Register online at www.greatervernonrecreation.ca. Be sure to specify the day(s) you require care. Space is limited. For more information contact Recreation Services at 250-545-6035, ext. 0.

INTERPRETIVE NATURE HIKE AT MARSHALL FIELD Join us for a two-hour walk by Vernon Creek at Marshall Field. We will learn about plants and animals in the area through games and observation. Be sure to dress for the weather. march 5, 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to noon each day. Cost is $7/child ($5 for kids who bring an adult).

Pre-booking required: call Mikaela Cannon at 250-306-1915 or e-mail mikicannon@gmail.com THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE HAS CLASSES FOR KIDS Owner Matt Brown is an actor, director and teacher who will be offering creative classes for kids Monday through Wednesday, during the teachers’ strike, for half day or full day. Cost is $65 for full day, kids should bring lunch; $40 for half day, kids should bring snack.

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VERNON MONDAY NIGHT TOASTMASTERS Meet every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. We would love to have you join us.

Come as a guest and become a new member! Meets in the cafeteria of the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Call Christine Kinakin at 250-545-1359 or Rob Dickinson at 250-379-2778 for info.

THE ENDERBY QUILTERS MEET The first, third, and fifth Monday of each month at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel from 1 to 4 p.m.

Come and work on your quilt or other craft project. For more information contact June at 838-5655 or Bonnie at 838-7024.

THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc.

Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy.

Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at People Place, by donation only. For more info., contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca AN EVENING OF YOGA Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32 Ave., Mondays 6-8 p.m. The evening includes a breathing exercise, beginners yoga (45 mins), meditation with music and vegetarian dinner. Everyone welcome. By donation.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003.

VERNON ACCORDION CLUB MEETS Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome, listeners and dancers also. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192 for more information.

AFTERNOON COFFEE PARTY FOR HOSPICE March 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. at ANAF Unit #5, 2500-46th Ave., hosted by Ladies’ Auxiliary.

Donation of $10, which goes to Hospice. House Line dancing from 1 to 3 p.m, coffee and refreshments 3 to 5 p.m.

MARCH 6 ARMSTRONG AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Our regular monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the small room of the Odd Fellows hall in Armstrong and we would welcome anyone interested in becoming a member.

MOTHERS FOR RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT For any mother in recovery wishing to help herself and other mothers within her community struggling with addictions. The purpose of this group will be to help addicted mothers obtain recovery and parent successfully.

Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kekuli Centre, 2905-28th Ave. Child care available at Early Childhood Development, 2902- 29th Ave. Call Caroline at 250-542-5448 or Maureen at 250-542-5311.

VERNON PLACER MINERS’ CLUB Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church basement, 1204 -30 Ave. If you are interested in gold panning or mining you are welcome to come to the meetings. Family-oriented club. Call 250-5479690 or 250-549-4395.

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leadership skills. We meet every Tuesday LADIES NEWCOMERS SUPPER CLUB evening in Armstrong. Come as a guest! Meets first Wednesday of the month. If Bring a friend &/or spouse with you to you are new to Vernon and area, join us your local Toastmasters Club to observe for our monthly suppers. We want to meet how we learn to think & speak & listen you. Call Rosie for details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185. effectively, in fun, supportive atmosphere.

MONASHEE TOASTMASTERS CLUB WONDERQUEST WRITERS GROUP Meets every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1 MEETS March 7 and 21 at 7 p.m. at p.m. at the Blue Ox Pub. Our noon-hour the Lumby United Church, corner of meetings enable working people to attend. Park Avenue and Highway 6 (Vernon St).

Toastmasters Clubs are worldwide and Support group for beginning as well as for the purpose of teaching communica- more experienced writers. Call Nina at tion and leadership skills in a fun and sup- 250-547-2488 (westawayn@yahoo.ca) or portive environment. Drop in as a guest to Lou at 250-547-9500. see what we are all about. For more info., VERNON & DIST. KENNEL CLUB MEETS please call Louise at 250-547-6480 or The first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. This Marena (evenings) at 250-547-9572.

SUPPORT FOR SENIOR PARENTS For is an opportunity to connect with others senior parents of children with develop- involved in many different dog sports in mental disabilities, meets the first Tuesday the area. A fun club with friendly people of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Schubert and new members always welcome. Call Centre meeting room, 3505-30th Ave. Join Jayne at 250-545-0187 for more info. us for a cup of coffee and an opportunity WELLNESS EVENT FOR WOMEN to connect with other senior parents facing Presented by Canadian Mental Health similar joys and challenges. For info., call Association, Vernon Branch, March 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Vernon Golf & Country Julie at 250-307-4216.

POWERED PARAGLIDING CLUB Join Club. Speaker Terri Knox is motivational, the Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered and entertaining. Free event, includes beverParagliding Club and take to the skies ages, desserts, door prizes. Pick up your free under a paraglider with an easy foot- ticket at CMHA, Shoppers Drug Mart at launched backpack model engine. Good Polson and Serenity Tanning. Join us for an chance to meet fellow pilots and cruise uplifting evening of warmth and laughter! around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets WHAT MAKES A COMMUNITY RESILIENT? Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Across the world, communities are facCall James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@ ing peak oil, climate change and shaky gojoli.com for regular meeting times, economic times, and are starting to think about how best to transition into greater locations and more information.

TUESDAY EVENING MEDITATION GROUP resilience and lower fossil-fuel energy A short reading, followed by a 45-minute dependence. Provide your input at an silent meditation at the Okanagan Centre for introductory Transition Towns video and Positive Living, at our new location, 2913- sharing night, March 8, 7 p.m., Schubert Centre. We want to hear your vision for 29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

RESTORATION AND HEALING FOR how Vernon and surrounding areas can WOUNDED SOULS A Christ-centred make the transition. Practical action ideas approach to recovery from Life’s Controlling welcome! Sponsor: Vernon In Transition Problems. Everyone welcome, every Tuesday (www.facebook.com/VernonTransition) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Vernon Family CHILDREN’S LITERACY PROGRAM Church (beside Lincoln Lanes). Call Bonnie VOLUNTEERS If you love to read, enjoy children seven to 12 and have 1 1/2 hours a at 306-6187 or Wayne at 542-5878.

COCAINE ANON. MEETS Every Tuesday week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer 7 to 8 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church on with One to One Children’s Literacy program.

Alexis Park Drive. If you think you have a Five elementary schools need volunteers to round out their schedules. Training provided. problem with cocaine, please join us.

FREEDOM GROUP MEETS Every Tuesday Rewarding opportunity starts immediately at 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission. This group and ends early May. Call Amy Doylend at is intended to give support to people who Junction Literacy Centre: 250-549-2216 want to quit the use of hard drugs. While it or adoylend@junctionliteracy.ca. does accept total abstinence, it does not require it to join.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! KIWANIS CLUB OF VERDr. Dalen Quinton welcomes NON FOUR SEASONS Dr. Genevieve Levesque to the practice.

Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. Call 5458650.

HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over welcome. For more info., call 250-542-2877.

ARMSTRONG LIONS CLUB, • Family Dentistry • Teeth Whitening • Aesthetics • IV Sedation • Crown and Bridge • Fillings BINGO Every Tuesday at the Oddfellows Hall, 3005 Wood Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bird starts 6:50 p.m.

SENIORS LUNCHES ARMSTRONG LEGION Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $6. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455.

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NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION MONTE LAKE, WESTWOLD AND FALKLAND Time: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

When: Sunday, March 11, 2012 We will be making electrical system improvements in the Monte Lake, Westwold and Falkland area on Sunday March 11th. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 4 hours, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The area affected is from Monte Lake including Paxton Valley Road, Barnhartville Road, Duck Range Road and Hana Road, East to Falkland, including all side roads to Colebank Road and Cedar Hill Road. Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and will restore service safely and as efficiently as possible.

Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize.

Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

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Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION: LAVINGTON Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

When: February 15 to March 31, 2012 We will be making electrical system improvements in the Lavington area from February 15 to March 31. The area affected is Highway 6 at Ricardo Road to Highway 6 at Duremeadow Road including all side roads, Headsgate Road, Lewis Road, Bluenose Road, School Road, Learmouth Road, Brewer Road.

To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to periodically interrupt electrical service for approximately 30 minutes at a time. The outage will affect small groups of customers at a time. All efforts will be made to provide each customer with advance door to door notification of service interruptions during this time.

Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and will restore service safely and as efficiently as possible.

Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize.

Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.

Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

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EDITOR: KRISTIN FRONEMAN

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It will be a starry night at Sparkling Hill Local and international musicians band together to help Armstrong violinist reach her dreams CHRISTINE PILGRIM For the Morning Star

Colleen Venables, a 15-year-old violinist from Armstrong, has been invited to participate in the 10-day Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition and Festival at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing this April.

One of 20 participants in the junior section chosen from over 200 applicants from 28 countries, she is the only representative of Canada.

As well as developing her musical abilities and advancing her career, this trip to China will give Venables a unique opportunity to explore her roots.

Venables’ mother, Jan, is Chinese by birth and grew up in the ancient city of Xi’an, the eastern terminal of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Warriors that guarded the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2,000 years ago.

Jan will accompany Colleen to Beijing and once the competition and related activities are over, the two will stay on for a few extra days so the young violinist can meet her extended family. (Xi’an is a mere 1,200 kilometres and 11 hours by train from Beijing.)

Venables says it will be her first trip to her mother’s homeland and she looks forward to enjoying its beauty and history as well as “fine-tuning” her Chinese. She’ll also renew friendships with fellow participants, many of whom she knows through previous international events.

Of course, all this will cost money – in the region of $8,000 to $10,000. So Sparkling Hill’s manager,

Hans-Peter Mayr, has offered the resort’s Austria Ballroom for a benefit concert organized by Sylvie Lange of World of Music.

An accomplished viola player and member of the Okanagan Symphony, Lange will also participate in the concert, titled An Evening Amongst the Stars, taking place Thursday.

Among those performing will be world renowned violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, playing her Guarneri del Gesu violin. Celebrated soprano Melina Moore will sing, and multi-talented Okanagan Symphony music director Rosemary Thomson will emcee and play piano. The lineup will be completed by cellist Audrey King, pianist Arnold Draper and, of course, Venables.

In acknowledging the generosity of the event sponsors and the artists who have all donated their professional services, Venables says, “I’m really grateful to everyone. And I’m grateful to my teachers and my parents who have done so much for me.”

Jan beams and says Venables will have a chance to attend master classes with the adjudicators, as well as perform and exchange ideas with some of the finest young musicians in the world. Both agree that this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

A favourite item in the repertoire Colleen will perform in Beijing will be a three-minute improvisation based on an assigned phrase of music. She loves to improvise jazz with her father and sister, and says she might be persuaded to improvise on a theme suggested by the audience at the Sparkling Hill concert.

Whatever the program, which already includes works by Schubert, Rachmaninoff and Bach, the evening is bound to be spectacular, with all proceeds funding Venables’ journey towards an outstanding career.

Tickets for An Evening Amongst the Stars, at the Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort, Thursday at 7:30 p.m., are available at the door or in advance via email: Great.Music@shaw.ca.

CHRISTINE PILGRIM

Armstrong violinist Colleen Venables, with her mom Jan, is the only Canadian invited to participate in the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition in Beijing, China. A local fundraiser is being held at Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort Thursday to help her get there.

Laff Riot Girls welcome another quick wit to annual show Morning Star Staff

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Canadian comic Sabrina Jalees headlines the eighth annual I am Woman, Hear Me Laff event in celebration of International Women’s Day, Thursday at the Performing Arts Centre.

From MuchMusic’s Video on Trial to Flashpoint, Sabrina Jalees has crossed over from the sublimely hilarious to the downright dramatic.

The Toronto-raised comedienne, who is now based in Brooklyn, N.Y., is familiar to many Canadians having appeared on a number of comedy specials, reality shows, such as YTV’s In Real Life, and more recently, on serious dramas (the aforementioned Flashpoint and Lifetime’s Mom at16.)

However, it’s on a stage in front of a live audience where she thrives. So it’s fitting that Jalees is this year’s headliner for the eighth annual celebration of International Women’s Day, I Am Woman, Hear me Laff, at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Thursday.

“There will be a certain unity in celebrating International Women’s Day in that it will be a lot of fun and definitely unique,” said Jalees, who will be joined by fellow comics under the Laff Riot Girls banner.

Half Pakistani and half Swiss, Jalees was raised Muslim and draws strength in comedy from retelling cultural and family traits in a hysterical way. Even her website tagline reads “if you don’t like me, you’re probably racist.”

Her career started at the tender age of 16 when she stepped on the stage during amateur night at Toronto’s Yuk Yuk’s comedy

club. Soon after, she was skipping class to tour the country, eventually appearing on a CTV Comedy Now special, performing at Montreal’s Just for Laughs, and breaking Mike Myer’s record as the youngest improviser ever hired by Second City.

“There will be many LOL moments, at least five OMG moments, and three ROFL moments.”

— Sabrina Jalees Besides her burgeoning acting career, Jalees has shared her comic timing and knowledge as a subject in international publications (Cosmogirl, Marie Claire Italy), which has led to the birth of a budding career in motivational speaking.

Since moving to the U.S., she has toured colleges across the country, and turned some important heads (NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Logo’s Year End Review, Animal Planet’s The A-List) and she’s working on turning a few more when she performs in Vernon this week.

“I’m pumped for this show. There will be many LOL moments, at least five OMG moments, and three ROFL (FYI, that’s rolling

on the floor laughing) moments,” she said.

Also joining Jalees will be Laff Riot Girls Julia Stretch, Susan Hansen, and Larke Miller.

Currently based in Vancouver, Stretch grew up in Innisfail, AB, and began performing stand up while living in Calgary.

Since then she has performed everywhere from corporate Christmas parties to Prairie legion halls, tricked-out basements, gay campgrounds in Texas, and at Toronto Pride.

She has appeared on CBC, Sirius XM, OUTtv and NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

As an improviser she is a member of the Bobbers troupe, and appears in the televised and live versions of their show Tops & Bottoms.

Hansen is a new comic who burst onto the scene this year after coming in second in the illustrious Laff Riot Girls’ search for the Funniest New Female Comic in B.C. competition.

Miller has been working mostly in the U.S. for the past few years, and has appeared on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Tonight Show and Last Comic Standing.

I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff takes the stage at the Performing Arts Centre Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior, $25/ student, $5/eyeGO at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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History will never forget even if film does

REEL REVIEWS

THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY

Meryl Streep gives another winning performance as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.

HOWE: It seems we are given only snatches, mere moments of time, that try to sum up Maggie’s time in power. One example early on is the men didn’t take her seriously. She’s MP for Finchley riding, then runs for leader of the party, then she becomes prime minister. How did that happen? Nothing is explained.

Thatcher changed so much that isn’t even mentioned.

TAYLOR: It seemed as if the writer and director

decided they could humanize the character of Maggie by way of having the story told in her own mind. Then they wouldn’t have to cast Maggie in the light she earned.

Unfortunately, the film suffers because they turned Maggie’s personality into the result of her public life, rather than the other way around.

HOWE: Two huge figures from the ‘80s weren’t even mentioned, Arthur Scargill, leader of the National Union of Coalminers. I am totally

Oscars, don’t miss The Artist, currently playing at the Galaxy Cinemas.

LINES Ballet contest winner announced

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ith a selection of wonderful short stories on the table, choosing only one proved remarkably difficult.

The decision seemed to utterly divide the judges, but, at last, a choice was made, peace was restored, and Kylagh Hoogendoorn’s Freedom in the Music, which can be found in

CENTRE POINT Brian van Wensem the LINES Ballet advertisement in today’s Morning Star on page B9, won some coveted

LINES Ballet tickets.

Selection is always great. Choice, however, can have its limitations.

The next few weeks hold many fantastic events –– which will you choose?

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a company that relishes in the extraordinary. Their work represents mastery and is sculpted with incredible attention to detail.

FOR ADVANCE TICKETS GO TO

cineplex.com POLSON PLACE MALL

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TEL: 250-542-1107

NOW FEATURING ALL DIGITAL PROJECTION SYSTEMS

SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 2 TO THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 **DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (G) Saturday and Sunday 1:20. **DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX 3D (G) Friday to Sunday 3:50, 6:15, 8:40; Monday to Thursday 6:15, 8:40.

GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (14A - Violence) Friday to Sunday 4:30, 9:35; Monday to Thursday 9:35.

GONE (PG - Coarse language, violence) Friday, Monday to Thursday 7:10; Saturday and Sunday 2:00, 7:10.

JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND 3D (G - May frighten young children) Friday to Sunday 3:40, 6:10, 8:50; Monday to Thursday 6:10, 8:50.

THE ARTIST (G - Violence) Friday 4:20, 6:50, 9:25; Saturday and Sunday 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:25; Monday to Thursday 6:50, 9:25.

JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (G - May frighten young children) Saturday and Sunday 1:10.

GOON (18A - Frequent coarse language) Friday 4:50, 7:20, 9:40; Saturday and Sunday 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40; Monday to Thursday 7:20, 9:40.

THE VOW (PG - Nudity, coarse language) Friday 4:40, 7:00, 9:30; Saturday and Sunday 2:10, 4:40, 7:00, 9:30; Monday to Thursday 7:00, 9:30. **PROJECT X (18A - Frequent coarse language) Friday 5:00, 7:30, 9:45; Saturday and Sunday 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:45; Monday to Thursday 7:30, 9:45.

LINES last visited the Vernon Performing Arts Centre in 2008 and their performance remains one of the most talked-about and revered performances

among staff and dance enthusiasts. In their March 6 return to the centre, LINES will perform two pieces: Resin and Scheherezade.

See MARCH on page B9

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argaret Thatcher has dementia, this much is true.

Through that dementia, in the form of disjointed and confused memories, comes the tale of The Iron Lady.

Near the Taylor & Howe beginning of the film, this problem becomes clear by way of the audience discovering who is real, who is a memory, who is a hallucination and we, like Thatcher, must face some sad truths. However, what isn’t clear, is whether or not this point of view creates an accurate portrayal of the truth.

Perhaps this veil was a goal of the film, perhaps the truth doesn’t matter. Perhaps we think too much...

We say, “See it if historical fact isn’t a concern.”

TAYLOR: This film is good, but it tries too hard to make Maggie a likeable heroine. I like the non-linear, partisan story format, but this is a great film about dementia and only a good film about Maggie.

amazed that Maggie’s nemesis is missing, Neil Kinnock, who was leader of the Labour party for nine years.

TAYLOR: The film is good, it stands alone as an interesting film, you’re drawn into the story, but it tries too hard. Even the music indicates that this is supposed to be an epic. It could have been, but it isn’t.

They should have shown more political action and less drinking whiskey in the attic.

HOWE: How can they stuff over 10 years of political power into an hour and a half movie? They can’t.

It should have been longer, focusing more intently on the points the movie made: the strikes, the riots, the Falkland war. This film misses the mark.

TAYLOR: The two Oscars this film won are deserved.

Meryl Streep’s transformation into Maggie was excellent, as was her Academy Award winning makeup. But again, this is just a good film in which Margaret Thatcher happens to be the main character.

Howe gives The Iron Lady 2.5 ex-prime ministers out of 5.

Taylor gives it 3 crooked teeth out of 5.

The Iron Lady is playing at the Vernon Towne Cinema.

NOTE: If you want to see the big winner at this year’s

POWERHOUSE THEATRE is holding

AUDITIONS for Stephen Mallatrat’s

“THE WOMAN IN BLACK”

By Special Permission of Samuel French, Inc.

P O W E R H O U S E

The Iron Lady

Directed by Matt Brown Run dates April 25 - 29 and May 1 - 5, 2012 We will require two males, one age 25 - 45 years of age and one 50 - 70 years of age.

Auditions: March 5 and 6 7:00 pm @ Powerhouse Theatre

Reading: March 4 7:00 pm @ Powerhouse Theatre For more information www.powerhousetheatre.net Powerhouse Theatre is a member of Theatre BC

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Home of the Vernon Film Society

Sunday, March 4, 2012 ➠➠➠ Thursday, March 8, 2012

MATINEES SUNDAY

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED (G) 88 minutes - 10:00 AM Sunday THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN (PG) 107 minutes - 11:30 AM Sunday MATT DAMON: WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) 124 minutes - 1:20 PM Sunday BIG MIRACLE (G) 107 minutes - 3:25 PM Sunday

SHOWING NIGHTLY

THE DESCENDANTS (PG) 116 minutes 5:15 PM Nightly IRON LADY (PG) 106 minutes 7:15 PM Nightly SAFE HOUSE (PG) 115 minutes 9:05 PM Nightly • ADULTS $7.50 • SENIOR/CHILD $5.00 • TUESDAY - ALL SEATS $4.50 • MATINEES - ALL SEATS, ALL AGES $4.50

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Revered Russian pianist to visit Morning Star Staff

A heralded concert pianist in his native Russia, Pavel Egorov returns to Vernon to give an intimate performance at the Vernon Community Music School Friday.

“Pavel is arguably the most popular pianist

in his hometown of St. Petersburg, where his concerts usually sell out,” said Alexei Doudkine, a family friend of Egorov’s living in Kamloops.

“This is his second appearance in Vernon.

He played in the North Okanagan Community Concert series in 2004.”

KEN SMEDLEY & THE GEORGE RYGA CENTRE present

THURSDAY, MARCH 22 8:00 PM Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong Tickets @ Chocoliro, Armstrong 250-546-2886

El Mariachi Los Dorados IN CONCERT PRODUCED BY KEN SMEDLEY

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 8:00 PM Kal Lake Campus Theatre, Vernon Tickets @ The Book Nook 250-558-0668

OPEN HOUSE

March 9th and April 3rd • 6 - 8 pm

• Ballroom • Latin • Swing • Hip-Hop Weekly Group & Private Lessons info@citydanceok.com 4411 - 29th Street • 250-308-1149 View us on

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Back in B.C. to give recitals in Kamloops and Vernon, while also conducting master classes with local piano students, Egorov will perform Schumann’s Fantasy Pieces (Fantasiestücke) as well as works by Chopin and Scriabin at the VCMS. “I hope that I will be able to translate to the audience my understanding of the music, so people who listen will be touched by it,” he said.

An expert on the work of Schumann, Egorov is a national artist of the Russian Federation (the highest artistic title of Russia), and honorary member of the International Schumann and St. Petersburg Philharmonic societies.

A graduate of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, he won the grand prize and gold medal at the International Schumann Competition in Zwickau, Germany. In 1980, after finishing his postgraduate studies, he was invited to teach at the St. Petersburg RimskyKorsakov Conservatory, where he is currently working as a professor of the department of special piano.

An international performer, Egorov has given 3,000 solo, symphonic and chamber concerts, and has made more than 40 recordings for different Russian and international labels. He is also an avid music researcher and is the scientific editor of the seven-volume first Russian edition of Schumann’s complete piano works.

Egorov performs in the VCMS Carriage House Loft, 1705-32nd Ave., Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 at the door ($15 for students.)

Call 542-1859 for info.

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It’s March madness for shows Continued from page B7 Each has carefully crafted choreography performed by spectacularly athletic dancers.

Whether you’re a regular at dance performances or just curious about contemporary ballet, this is a must-see event. Tickets are still available through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469).

Celebrate International Women’s Day this Thursday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre as headliner Sabrina Jalees takes the stage for I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff 8.

Joining her will be the Laff Riot Girls Susan Hansen, Larke Miller and Julia Stretch for an unforgettable night of comedy and laughter.

The show starts at 8 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549SHOW (7469) for your tickets.

Peter Karrie played the part of Phantom

of the Opera from London to Toronto, Vancouver and Hong Kong.

Widely regarded as one of the best-ever stage phantoms, Karrie will be on stage at the Powerhouse Theatre for A Phantom Returns on Friday, March 9, starting at 7:30 p.m. He’ll be joined on stage by Melina Moore for this evening of musical theatre. Tickets are on sale through the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469).

Coming up March 12, the North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s presents Canadian chamber choir, the Elmer Iseler Singers.

For over 32 years, this group has raised the bar for choral singing both at home and abroad. This Toronto-based choir is at the centre for two performances: a 1:30 p.m. matinée followed by a 7:30 p.m. evening concert. Tickets and

memberships are available through the Ticket Seller by calling 549SHOW (7469).

Country Legends Cash & Cline comes to the Performing Arts Centre on March 16.

This double bill tribute concert features the talents of SaraJeanne Hosie as Patsy Cline. She won rave reviews as the star of A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline at the centre in November, 2010.

David James and Big River are a crowd favourite tribute act.

James plays Johnny Cash with impeccable mannerisms and vocals, and he’ll perform favourite hits spanning five decades.

Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for tickets.

And tonight the Okanagan Symphony returns to the Performing Arts Centre for Melodic Spirits.

The symphony will be joined by guest violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou for Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, and the program is rounded out with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Dvorak’s Symphony No.

6 in D. Tickets are still available online at www.ticketseller.ca or at the door within one hour of the performance, which starts at 7 p.m.

Enjoy the shows!

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Well known in London, Toronto and Vancouver for his performances as The Phantom, Welsh-born tenor Peter Karrie will be singing a mixture of musical theatre, swing, jazz and light opera for two performances in Vernon this coming week.

Peter Karrie Entitled A Phantom Returns, Karrie will first perform at the Powerhouse Theatre Friday, March 9, followed by a more intimate performance at Vernon’s Headbones Gallery March 11.

Karrie, who visited Vernon last year, will reunite with Vernon soprano Melina Moore for both performances, and the two will also welcome singers from Moore’s Valley Vocal Arts Studio to join them.

“It’s my pleasure to perform with Peter again,” said Moore. “We had a hoot onstage together last September, and my Valley Vocal Arts students thoroughly enjoyed being part of his show.

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It is so refreshing to work with such a worldy, spontaneous and professional performer –– that’s when true magic occurs on stage.”

Lately, Karrie has been performing a different role than that of The Phantom. He has taken on the role of an ambassador for youth in theatre, a cause which he feels very passionate about.

“They are our stars of tomorrow, but to be successful they need to be performing today,” he said.

His tour of B.C. communities includes young local artists joining him on stage to perform many theatrical hits from the Lion King, Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha, Miss Saigon, and not forgetting, of course, a whole lot of music from Karrie’s favourite musical Phantom of the Opera.

Karrie takes the stage at the Powerhouse Theatre Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $26/adult, $20/senior, and $15/youth 12 and under at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.tickseller.ca.

Karrie and Moore perform at Headbones March 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the Bean Scene. The gallery is located at 6700 Old Kamloops Rd. Call 542-8987 for info.

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Downtown Realty hits milestone GRAEME CORBETT Business Editor

Vernon Downtown Realty has been through more peaks and valleys than a Sherpa, but after 35 years it is still going strong.

Riley Twyford, manager of the Vernon Royal LePage franchise, has seen his share of market shifts and corrections, both good and bad, yet through it all he says not a lot has changed. Whether it is a buyers’ or sellers’ market, there is always business to be done.

“The premise of real estate has stayed the same as far as selling,” he said. “There’s always a market out there, it’s just something you work through.”

If there is one thing that has changed since Downtown Realty opened its doors on Dec. 1, 1976 (back then it was on 30th Avenue), it’s technology.

“I remember when they got the first cell phone, and it was like a brick,” chuckled Paulette Webb, an associate broker.

Webb also recalled working with a Gestetner machine (stencil duplicator) when she first started with the firm as a receptionist in the late ‘70s. She now operates Team Webb with her son, Shawn.

“You could actually drive over them (cell phones) and they would still work,” added Twyford.

GRAEME CORBETT/MORNING STAR One of the big differences in today’s market is how potential buyers and sellers access Manager Riley Twyford (left) and associate broker Paulette Webb, of Royal LePage Vernon Downtown Realty, pore over 35 years of news clipinformation. MLS, the national property pings detailing the company's history. information database, is accessible to the In 1990, it re-branded yet again under the “The market crashed in ‘82 and I just added: “A lot of it boils down to consumer public. And with consumers engaging more and more in social media, Twyford says it is Realty World banner (which was eventually plugged my way through, and the rest has confidence. You look what’s happening in been peaks and valleys,” she said. “There’s Europe and in the States, and it affects peoessential for the real estate industry to keep acquired by Royal LePage in 1998).

To better accommodate not a lot of jobs that give you the flexibility ple’s confidence in the market. We’re dealing up with the latest advertising its growing staff (there are and freedom. Never a dull moment, and you in big-ticket purchases.” trends. now nearly 70 realtors and never knew what was going to happen in a Twyford believes it will be a few years “If you look at social office workers), Downtown day. You still don’t.” before the market starts to come around, media, that’s a big part of Realty expanded again by Added Twyford: “I’m sort of a lifer. I but adds historically low interest rates help our industry,” he said. “I moving into its current started when I was 21 and have never done stimulate the industry. get excited when a younger, building in 1994, just up anything else.”

“If you’re selling in a marketplace like techy person wants to get the road from the Talking Twyford wasn’t overly surprised to see the this, you have to bear in mind you’re buying into real estate. That’s the — Paulette Webb Donkey. With smaller offices Okanagan housing bubble pop along with in the same marketplace,” he said. future.” already in Armstrong and the stock market crash in 2008.

“It is the higher price points that have From a stable of 12 realtors “We went through about seven years of come down the most, so if you’re selling at at the original location, Downtown Realty Lumby, the organization added another outreally strong growth and double-digit appre- an average price range and moving up, it’s became a franchise of Canada Permanent let in Enderby that year as well.

Despite a bumpy introduction to real ciation of prices, and that’s unsustainable. probably good timing.

Trust in the early 1980s, and shifted later “In our lifetimes, nobody has hurt ownthat decade to a new building on 32nd Street estate in the turbulent early ‘80s, Webb is It’s not healthy, really,” he said. happy with her chosen profession.

Regarding current market conditions, he ing real estate long term.” (currently the Talking Donkey).

“The market crashed in ‘82 and I just plugged my way through.”

Lumby businesses backing Whitevalley centre Morning Star Staff

Members of the Lumby business community are teaming up to support the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre (WCRC).

Lynn Wudrich of Lumby Century 21 has pledged for the month of March, part of her proceeds to the struggling resource centre, which offers counseling support, education resources and referrals to children, youth, adults, seniors and families living in the communities of Lumby, Cherryville, Whitevalley and Lavington.

For the past few years, the centre has been challenged not only by the changes in the economy, but also by an increased demand for its services.

“Living in Lumby has been a great experience and it’s

because of the support everyone shows each other,” said Wudrich. “The resource centre helps so many people in our community, I was excited to be able to support their fundraising efforts.

“March is a great month to start thinking about housing, hopefully people will take advantage of this opportunity and help give back to the community.”

Meanwhile, Ida’s Bakery & Delicatessen and the resource centre have teamed up to create the WCRC cookie to promote the launch of the organization’s new logo.

Like the logo, the cookies are formed in the shape of a tree, and Ida’s is donating 50 cents from every one to the centre.

“Everyone wants to do their bit to help the community

and this is right up my ally,” said Art Willman, bakery owner.

“I get to help by providing cookies as a way to raise money for Whitevalley and our customers get to be a part of it too.

It’s a win-win for everyone.”

“If you have a meeting or event coming up and need to bring a sweet treat, order your WCRC cookies and show your support.”

The cookies will be available at IDA’s until March 17.

Some of the programs offered by the resource centre include: seniors drop-in, Good Times Together Parent & Tot group, youth activities and after-school programs For more information on the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre’s programs and services, call (250) 547-8866, or visit www.whitevalley.ca. They are also on Facebook.

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Bruno J. Guenette, B Comm, CGA The partners of Clark, Robinson are pleased to announce that Bruno Guenette has joined the firm in the position of Manager.

Bruno received his CGA designation in 2001. Prior to joining Clark, Robinson, Bruno was employed with an accounting firm in Kelowna for 20 years, most recently in the position of manager in their Independent Business Group. His preferred areas of practice are accounting, tax planning, and consulting for small business, professionals, and not for profit organizations.

Bruno and his wife Dawn have enjoyed living in Vernon since 2009 and participate in many outdoor activities and cultural events in the area.

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Students from the Okanagan School of Business ranked third in a field of 30 colleges and institutes at the seventh annual Vanier BDC Marketing Case Competition recently in Montreal.

The Okanagan College team consisted of third-year bachelor of business administration students Emily Johnson, Gavin MacVicar and Breanna Retzlaff, coached by Rick Appleby.

In the competition, each team had to take a real business case, analyze it in less than three hours and prepare a 20-minute presentation.

The first day’s case focused on a start-up board shop business in Calgary. From the 30 participants, the judges chose six finalists, who were then presented a new case about the challenges facing a cabinet-making business in Lethbridge.

Finalists had to pitch their presentations in front of six judges, as well as more than 100 students, coaches and members of the public.

Presentations were in the official language preferred by each team, making for an interesting multicultural experience.

“This was such a great experience to see and hear such a diversity of ideas,” said Johnson. “It definitely will enable me to do better in my courses and career.”

Each presentation was carefully monitored, with penalties being assessed if they were less than 18 minutes. Presentations were stopped at 20 minutes, whether complete or not. A five-minute period followed the presentation with judges peppering the students with questions.

“I listen to presentations from real businesses and startups every week,” said Steve Abrams, partner, IT Venture Fund at BDC Venture Capital.

“As a first-time judge, I was very impressed with the quality of the presentations, especially given the students only have three hours to prepare.”

First place went to a team from Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ont., with sec-

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Emily Johnson (from left), coach Rick Appleby, Gavin MacVicar and Breanna Retzlaff celebrate their third-place finish at the seventh annual Vanier BDC Marketing Case Competition in Montreal. ond going to College Lionel Groulx-Quebec.

The host institute Vanier College did an exceptional job of conducting the event, says Appleby.

Okanagan College is hosting the Western Canadian

International Business Competition, March 23-25 at its Kelowna campus. The competition involves student teams from across Canada actively running a fictitious company in a global industry using a computer simulation.

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Her presentation will incorporate recent work with UBC colleague Paul Kershaw and a team of chartered accountants to estimate the costs to business of work/life conflict among employ-

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hat does the chamber of commerce really do?

You may have asked yourself this very question at some point. It is a legitimate question and many people, including those to whom the chamber is very important, have no real concept of exactly what a chamber of commerce is, how it works or why it exists in the first place.

There are a lot of misconceptions about the chamber.

For example, there are those who believe the chamber is a kind of promotional networking club that once you join, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll meet all the movers and shakers and your business will grow. They are right, up to a point. The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is the best network of businesses locally, and through other chambers, even globally.

Some people also believe that the chamber exists to provide direct benefits to members, like low-cost employee extended health plans, or member-tomember discounts, or special rates with credit card processing services.

And, then there are all the events the chamber organizes. These are all important activities, but they alone are not why the chamber is there. The primary func-

tions of the chamber go far deeper.

The chamber of commerce is a catalyst, a common vehicle through which business and professional people work together for the common good of the community. A better community means better business conditions and the chamber works for a better community for everyone.

The prime reason for the chamber of commerce to exist is this: to do whatever is necessary to keep the local areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic condition at a level where businesses will risk their resources in that locality in the hope of making a reasonable living.

Everything else is just a means to the end.

Only by succeeding in this George Duffy fundamental goal can jobs be provided to help finance all the governmental, civic, educational, cultural and charitable needs that the community faces every day.

The economy in Vernon right now is very challenging. There are very few areas of commerce that are not constrained, and the world outside the valley is changing rapidly, which presents risks and opportunities. There is a steady, growing interest in fresh foods, health, wellness, sport and recreation. The Internet and

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There is growing demand and need for green technology and design services in construction and production. The rise of the Asian marketplace has also completely changed the centre of gravity in world trade.

These changes offer some real opportunities for Vernon, but to make anything of them there is a need to rethink and challenge long held beliefs and attitudes. There are businesses at the leading edge, but there are also a great number of businesses yet to fully embrace changes in marketing and promotion, as well as distribution.

As a community-based business organization, the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is helping by spearheading educational events, by building links outside with other business networks and by working with local economic development and planning officials. While the benefits of these tasks are difficult to pin a dollar figure to, they are essential to the business community as a whole. And that, is exactly why a chamber of commerce exists.

George Duffy is the general manager of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce.

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Voila Hair Studio and Spa has welcomed a new member into the fold.

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Smidt is a big believer in microdermabrasion because of the immediate benefits of this procedure. It is done with a diamond tip machine that leaves the skin healthier and refreshed after a deep exfoliation. Microderm can also balance skin tone and reduce oiliness.

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FRENCH RIVIERA The Nieuw Amsterdam anchors in Monaco’s shimmering blue waters as day-trippers board her waiting tenders, impatient to sample the fabled French Riviera.

Though we soon dock amid ultramodern skyscrapers, a mix of history and glamour soon delights us.

Local guide Jane introduces the world’s oldest monarchy, “Monaco’s tiny principality covers just 500 acres.”

Our walking tour begins outside the Oceanographic Museum built 100 years ago by Prince Albert I, founder of modern Monaco.

At St. Nicholas Cathedral, Jane says with a twinkle, “A modern-day fairytale unfolded here in 1956 when our handsome Prince Ranier III married American actress Grace Kelly. Their crypt now attracts many pilgrims to this glorious cathedral rebuilt in 1875. And in July 2011, son Albert II continued this fairy tale, by also marrying a commoner.”

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Monaco, the world’s oldest monarchy, is 500 acres in size, making it one of the world’s smallest nations. we gather around an armed monk, a prominent sculpture.

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Descending a spectacular cliff-side walkway, Jane points out sections of the Grand Prix route looping below. Since 1929 competitors have hurtled at breakneck speeds through narrow streets with tight corners and hairpin turns.

Adeptly negotiating his own mountain highway corners, our driver then takes us sightseeing along the French Riviera’s coastline.

In nearby Nice, pedestrian-only streets lead us past bakeries, cafes and wine shops to the old quarter’s openair flower and fish markets. Between splendid hotels and azure seas along the famous beach, we dreamily wander the Promenade des Anglais.

Visiting baroque Chapelle de la Misericorde reveals golden stucco and interior paintings. Behind former palaces of the Dukes of Savoy stands Cathedrale de St. Reparate devoted to Nice’s martyred patron saint.

We head next to Eze, one of many ‘eagle nests’ perched above the Mediterranean.

Inaccessible to coastal raids, some lofty villages still feature 14thcentury ramparts.

Cobblestone walkways lead tourists past several luxury hotels.

Inside the medieval gate, boutiques lining the stone staircase tempt me with handmade dolls, wooden toys, jewelry and oneof-a-kind fashions.

Fortified with French cuisine in a rustic café below, our wondrous excursion concludes back in Monaco at Casino Square. Pastel lights bathing MonteCarlo’s grand casino and cheeky cherubs balancing along swooping neoclassical façades create an ambience of playful sophistication.

Mazzerattis, Ferraris and Rolls Royces gleam out front.

Inside, the pink gallery bar and main gaming hall ooze glitz, style and plush glamour.

Serious blackjack, poker or roulette action happens in private salons.

Alongside one of several illuminated fountains, Jane explains, “Monaco owes its celebrity to Charles III who developed this casino in 1863, a last ditch effort to fund his principality.”

Popular among high rollers, Monaco became an upscale gambling destination and renowned tax haven.

Saved from bankruptcy, casino earnings also allowed him to abolish taxes for all citizens.

And magnifying Monaco’s storied highlife even further, Ian Fleming set Casino Royale, his first James Bond thriller there and the historic casino itself starred in Bond movies Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye. Ahh, yes! the Riviera’s sunshine, scenery and extravagance have beguiled royalty, celebrities and inquisitive sightseers for decades.

Chris Millikan is with Travel Writers’ Tales.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Make sure there is parity regarding what each has to offer and what each will receive when involved in a joint venture. If equality is absent, what you’re trying to do won’t fly.

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For bridge defenders, a signal is comprehended if partner decodes the message it bespeaks.

How should East signal at trick one in today’s deal?

South is in four spades.

West leads the diamond four, and declarer takes the trick with dummy’s ace.

West correctly led low in his partner’s suit because he had not supported.

To lead high would have guaranteed a singleton or

a doubleton. (In contrast, if West had raised to two diamonds, he would have led the eight to deny an honor, East already knowing West had length in the suit.)

Often it would be right for East to signal with the king under dummy’s ace to show his touching honors.

First, though, East should ask himself where his side will find four winners.

One seems to be the limit in diamonds. There are at least two in hearts if West can be encouraged to shift to that suit when in with his one winner, in either clubs (if he has the king and queen) or spades. (If West has no winner, the contract will be unbeatable.)

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When West gets in with his spade king, a heart lead should stand out like a tuxedo in a tiki bar.

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Information Dog’O’Pogo Agility Club is holding their Annual General Meeting Monday, March 12th at 7:00 PM sharp downstairs at The People Place, located at 3402 27th Avenue. All interested are welcome to attend IF you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours.

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Lost & Found Vernon & District Animal Care Society Lost & Found Cat Registry

250-542-3980 LOST: #1219 - “Nux” - Black, fluffy long hair, green eyes, n. male.

28th Ave., near Schubert Centre.

Reward. #1221 - “Buster” - Siamese cross, beige body, grey ears/face, white paws, grey & brown circles on tail, blue eyes, med. hair, n.male, tattoo. 33rd St., nr. London Drugs, North end. Reward. #1222 - “Ella” - Orange/black/ white patches with tabby stripes in patches, tabby tail, sht. hair, young sp. female, tattoo. 15th Crescent, nr. Bellevue, Mission Hill area.

FOUND: #1216 - Black, sht. hair, young female (approx. 8 mths. old), friendly. Midland Rd., Coldstream Estates. Feb. 16/12. #1218 - Kitten. White with brown on head and tip of tail. One brown eye, one blue eye. Short hair, male (approx. 1 to 2 months old) Downtown Safeway Parking Lot. Feb. 21/12. #1220 - Cream with dark brown points, white paws, some tabby on face, blue eyes, long hair, older female. 21st Ave./15th St. area, nr.

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LOST: Wallet with BCID, Medical and SIN cards, along with some cash. On Handy Dart on the way to Rec Centre. Please return person is disabled, Reward offered, Mail to: PO Box 687 Vernon, BC V1T 6M6

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Obituaries

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John “Jack” Mitchell Jack passed away peacefully in Hospice House February 27th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lanigan, Saskatchewan October 28th 1923. Jack is survived by wife Polly of 65 years - son Jim and Family - 100 Mile House,daughter Jackie and Family - Vernon,sister Joy Vernon, sister-in-law Dora-Vernon.Cousins,nieces and nephews throughout B.C.Prairies and Ontario.

Special Thank You to Dr. Dyck,Dr. Lavoie and Hospice House for the Love and Care of our Jack.

No service-Donations in memory of Jack may be made to Hospice House or a Charity of your choice.

Thank You - God Bless

Genevieve Bernice Culling Born in Armstrong, April 20, 1923 Passed away in Hospice House, Vernon February 28, 2012 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Genevieve our loving mother and grandmother.

She was predeceased by her husband John William in 2001. She is survived by her only son, Cameron (Valerie), her granddaughter Krista (Patrick), numerous nieces, nephews and Godchildren, and her favourite dog Mackswell.

Genevieve grew up in Armstrong and had many great stories to tell about this time. One of her cherished memories was being a member of the Armstrong High School championship basketball team. She worked as a receptionist and secretary for GLA in Falkland, where she met and married John Culling. After the mine closed jobs were tough to find so they moved to Calgary, and lived there for 45 years. Genevieve was a very talented quilter and seamstress. She belonged to the Bow River Quilters, the DAR Heritage Group and a local bridge club. In 2003 Genevieve moved back to Armstrong where she became very involved with the Armstrong Museum.

Many thanks are given to the Vernon Hospice for the compassionate care given to Genevieve in her last days. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at St. James Anglican Church in Armstrong. Anecdotes from attendees are welcomed at this celebration. In lieu of flowers it is asked that donations be made to either the Vernon Hospice or the Armstrong Legion.

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Kokonis, Teresa Susan Margaret A CelebraƟon of Life was held for Teresa on February 25, 2012, First Alliance Church in Calgary, Alberta. Beloved daughter of George and Connie, stepdaughter of Gerry Reynard. Teresa will be lovingly remembered by her brothers, ScoƩ (Pamela), Brent, Jeīrey, sister in law Jodi; nephews Jordan and Colby, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial giŌs can be made to Youville Women’s Residence Society, 3210 29th Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T3E 2L1.

Janet Mae MORITZ (Mae) Mrs. Janet Mae MORITZ (nee BOON) of Vernon, BC and formerly of Tisdale, SK, passed away at Vernon, BC on February 28, 2012 at the age of 95.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Sam of 49 years in October 1992, her mother, father, sisters Ann VOLLO, Gladys LEPPKY (nee READE) and brother Herman BOON. She will be lovingly remembered by her children – daughter Janet (Bryan SHUTE), Shebandowan, ON, twin sons Gordon (Jean) MORITZ of Innisfail, AB and Garry (Bev) MORITZ of Penticton, BC and sister Jean (Jim) OLAH of Watrous, SK. Grandchildren Kim (Darrell), Robin (Brian), Alyson (Andrew), Kirstin, Everett (Tasha), Tami (David) and Shana (Ryan) and great grandchildren Samara, Kari, Mason, Corbin, Jordan, Carter, Lauren. Mae was born at the farm home near Venn, SK, where she spent her growing up years until going to Teacher’s College in Saskatoon. She spent all her years as an educator retiring from Tisdale, SK, where she taught from 1963 to 1986 when Mae and Sam retired to Vernon, BC. A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity United Church in Vernon on Tuesday, March 6 at 11:00 A.M., with Reverend Bob Thompson of¿ciating.

Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

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MABEL ObituariesLILLIA appearing in the Morning KLEIN Star are October 9, 1917 – also kept in a February permanent 29, 2012 in Helmsworth, England archiveBorn on-line.

and traveled to Canada at the young age of nine. She was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia and in her early 20’s went to Montreal with her friend, Jean, and obtained her nursing degree. Planned a trip with Jean to go to Australia and New Zealand, so Jean and her took off on bicycles and worked their way across Canada arriving in Vancouver where Jean and Lillia got jobs nursing at St. Paul’s Hospital.

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She then met the love of her life, George Klein, and married and eventually George and Lillia settled in Vernon. She worked at Vernon Jubilee Hospital until she retired. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter; Ken (Heather), Ray (Betty), Ernie (Helen) and Katharine (Steve) and enjoyed her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Service will be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:00 P.M., where she was a MABEL member in good standing LILLIA for over 50 years.

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October 1917 Home – Arrangements are in the care of Vernon 9, Funeral 29, 2012 250-542-0155. Condolences February may be offered at www. vernonfuneralhome.comBorn in Helmsworth, England

and traveled to Canada at the young age of nine. She was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia and in her early 20’s went to Montreal with her friend, Jean, Obituaries appearing and obtained her nursing degree. Planned a trip with ingothe Morning Star soare Jean to to Australia and New Zealand, Jean and her took off on bicycles and worked their way across also kept in a permanent Canada arriving in Vancouver where Jean and Lillia got jobs nursing at St. Paul’s Hospital. archive on-line.

She then met the love of her life, George Klein, and married and eventually George and Lillia settled in Vernon. She worked at Vernon Jubilee Hospital until she retired. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter; Ken (Heather), Ray (Betty), Ernie (Helen) and Katharine (Steve) and enjoyed her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Service will be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:00 P.M., where she was a member in good standing for over 50 years.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

JOHN NOEL TONASKET

Karalyn Ann Bowers

Born in Westbank, BC on December 24, 1944 and passed away peacefully in Vernon, March 2, 2012.

John was the eldest son of the late Casmir and Susan Tonasket and worked many years as a skidder operator for Ohashi Brothers Logging.

In 1974, he married Linda, and they have two daughters, Brenda and Marie. He has seven grandchildren and ¿ve great grand children.

He is survived by his sisters and brothers-inlaw, Agnes Charlie (Al), Agassiz, BC; Eleanor Eli (Lloyd), Westbank; Evelyn Wilson, Vernon; Jane Tonasket (Ronnie), Omak, WA; Pearl Manuel (Leonard), Vernon; and brother-in-law, Percy Wilson (Penticton) and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.

John was predeceased by siblings James, Willard, Earl and Carmelita and one granddaughter, Cassandra Oppen.

Prayers will be held on Sunday, March 4 at 7:00 P. M. at his residence, #36 Tonasket Road.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 5 at 11:00 A. M. at Head-of-the-Lake Cemetery.

(Karebear) October 13, 1984 March 4, 2005 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lan e I’d walk right up to he aven and bring you back again .

No farewell words we re spoken, no time to say good bye, You were gone befor e I knew it and only God know s why.

My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears stil l flow, What it meant to los e you no one will ever know .

I love you “Kare” Mo mmy Love you Karebear Your family and frie nds

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Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

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I carry you in my heart.

Where I go you go.

What love I give, you give.

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To donate In Memory or In Honour: online: www.cancer.ca or call: 250.542.0770 or mail to: #104 - 3402 27th Ave Vernon, BC V1T 1S1 Please include: Your name & address for tax receipt.

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Bike and ski experience is an asset but not required. A love of outdoor sports is essential. Please drop off resumes in person between 10 am and 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday.

No phone calls please. Wage commensurate with experience.

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We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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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

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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

Experienced Door Person/Security required for wknd shifts, BST Certification an asset.

Please apply in person w/resume to Eric or John 451325th Ave, Vernon.

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

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

Line Cook with breakfast experience. Day shift only, Please apply with resume in person to 2511 Hwy 6.

PAINTER … located in Vernon, BC our company requires a full time Painter.

Responsibilities: • Prepping & Painting using PPG products • Regular equipment maintenance.

Qualifications: • Ability to read blue prints and work orders • Previous experience painting large surfaces • Previous experience with Automotive type finishes including single stage and base clear.

• Blending and repair experience.

• Understanding and ability to maintain a safe work environment.

Competitive salary, profit sharing, group benefits among other benefits.

Send resumes to ehgreatjobs11@gmail.com.

We review all submissions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fabrication / Welder Job Title: Transition House Worker (Full-time) Tuesday – Saturday: 3pm – 11pm Job Summary: Provides crisis support, residential security, advocacy and information to residents (women, youth and children) and drop in or telephone clients who are experiencing intimate partner violence.

Qualifications: Diploma in the social service field or equivalent. Experience in a similar setting is essential.

Full job description is available on our website: http://vwths.shelternet.ca Apply by email to: Brooke McLardy, Program Manager at brooke.mclardy@shaw.ca Closing Date: March 7, 2012 Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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First Nations Friendship Centre

OUTREACH WORKER

PART-TIME POSITION • 10-14 HOURS PER WEEK Under the direct supervision of the Nutritionist Coordinator, the Outreach Worker’s duties will include: • Providing counselling and/or referral for identified health and lifestyle risks related to pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.

• Facilitating weekly drop-in sessions.

Qualifications • Grade 12 or equivalent with related nutrition or food preparation skills • Paraprofessional training/experience in counseling and/or teaching would be an asset • Good knowledge of breast-feeding management, pregnancy and childbirth and infant development • Must have good communication and conflict resolution skills • Must be able to work independently in a group or individual setting • Must have practical knowledge of food shopping and preparation • Knowledge of the dynamics of the urban First Nations and Metis community, especially in the North Okanagan • Reliable vehicle required for home visits • Must work flexible hours • Current First Aid Certificate, Food Safe Certification Must consent to a criminal record check.

Requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

To apply: submit resume, cover letter & three work related references to: First Nations Employment Services 2904 29th Ave Vernon BC V1T 1Y7 Fax: (250) 558-5321 fnesvernon@shawbiz.ca Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Start Date: April 3, 2012 Closing Date: March 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Local Cleaning company now accepting resumes. Must have own vehicle. email: 3dhomecleaningservices@gmail.com

Starting March 19th, 2012

SQM Group Inc., a leader in customer satisfaction surveys, is seeking Telephone Survey Representatives to join our outbound call center to conduct customer telephone satisfaction surveys. The ideal candidates for the position will take pride in providing excellent customer service for Fortune 500 Companies throughout North America. No experience necessary, 3 to 5 years of general working experience.

Quali¿cations: • Computer Knowledge • Competent keyboarding skills (at least 40 WPM with high accuracy) • Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm • • • • • • • • •

Responsibilities: Ability to follow SQM survey standards Accurate documentation skills Excellent listening skills Effective interpersonal skills Professional telephone manner Clear and effective communication Demonstrate good judgment Accept repetitiveness of job Ability to sit for long periods of time

We are currently seeking individuals to ¿ll permanent full time Fabrication/Welder positions in our Weld/Fabrication Shop (boat hull manufacturing) in Vernon, BC. Job requirements include: • 1-2 yrs Aluminum welding experience • Previous experience in the boating industry considered an asset • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment considered an asset • Safety oriented • Work well in a team environment • Physically ¿t, able to lift up to 100 lbs.

Westwinn provides employees with the following: • Competitive wages based on experience • Pro¿t Sharing & RRSP program • Group Health Bene¿ts • Positive Work Environment • Employee Purchase Programs Resumes accepted by e-mail recruiting@westwinn.com or fax 250-545-9150.

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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!

ARMSTRONG RT 518 - Wood & Belaire Available Mar 14

LUMBY RT601 - Saddleview & Mountainview Available now

BX RT 101 - Mutrie & 39 Ave Available now

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

COLDSTREAM RT 202 - Lockhaven & Priest Valley Available Feb now RT 218 - Kalamalka & Aberdeen Available now RT 204 - Coldstream Creek Rd & Hillside Available Feb now RT 228 - Tassie & Briar Available now

Contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS For Vernon Fire Rescue Services Competition #: 19-COV-12

We offer: • $12.00 hour • Paid training

Closing Date:

This is not a telemarketing job. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply by Friday, March 9th. No phone calls.

The City of Vernon is currently accepting applications for Paid-On-Call Firefighters. If you reside within the City of Vernon area and would like to become a Paid-On-Call Firefighter with Vernon Fire Rescue Services, applications can be picked up at: Vernon Fire Station, 3401 – 30th Street, or downloaded from http://www.vernon.ca/employment/open_4_hire.html.

Please deliver all completed applications Attention: Deputy Fire Chief Operations, Jack Blair at the #1 Vernon Fire Station.

Send Resumes to or stop by and ¿ll out an application SQM Group Inc. 4611 23rd St. Vernon, B.C. Attn: Lisa Desmarais Email: lisades@sqmgroup.com Fax: 250-260-7821 www.sqmgroup

March 12, 2012 at noon

Applicants must provide a current copy of their Driver’s Abstract with application.

Those selected as candidates will be required to provide an RCMP Criminal Records Check. Candidates will also be required to provide a medical release form and undergo a firefighter fitness evaluation, (date to be announced) to qualify for the required Recruit Training.

For further information on these positions please contact Deputy Fire Chief Jack Blair at 250-550-3564.

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Employment

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Help Wanted

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Medical/Dental

Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tile RooďŹ ng 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, ďŹ replaces & other structures according to blueprints & speciďŹ cations. Wage $25/hr, permanent F/T. Email: clark@clarkstilerooďŹ ng.com Experienced Service Advisor required in our Service department in Salmon Arm. Must possess strong customer satisfaction skills as well as above average paper work skills. The ability to work in a fast paced environment is essential. Excellent wage/beneďŹ t package available to the right individual. Please fax resume 1250-832-4545 or email to pat@brabymotors.com Immediate Full Time permanent position available for person with Personal Income Tax experience, some bookkeeping needed, knowledge of tax software and current Microsoft ofďŹ ce. Full employee beneďŹ t package available.

Forward resume, references and wage expectations to demara44@gmail.com Little Seedlings Daycare in Armstrong is looking for a responsible, energetic person to work with school aged children, CertiďŹ cation & First Aid required. Call Jennifer at 250-546-3600 Machine Operator with Residential experience, rock wall building. Call Ray Godard @ (250)938-1005 P. Scheck Industrial LTD requires a CertiďŹ ed Electric Motor Winder and a handy man (must have grade 12) apply with resume 205A Lear Rd. or email: pscheck@uniserve.com

Computer Services

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilďŹ eld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS

WANTED

PART-TIME DENTAL HYGIENIST REQUIRED

99 People to shake those pounds * Get in Shape * Feel Better * Look Better * Live Longer To Book Your Spot Today call 1-866-534-9098 (ask for Mike) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your 1st Wealth is Healthâ&#x20AC;?

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 P.T. Hygienist is needed for 2 to 3 days a week. The days are somewhat ďŹ&#x201A;exible.

We are seeking a knowledgeable, hard working team oriented Hygienist. Come join our fully digital ofďŹ ce. Orthodontics, Invisalign, Crown and Bridge, Oral Child Sedation, Whitening and all other general Denistry.

Email to mdcsmile@telus.net or fax 250 547 2133.

SOWINS requires a Relief Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Worker at Penticton Transition House.

Full details at www.sowins.com. Closing date March 7.

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

1-800-222-TIPS

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Medical/Dental WANTED IMMEDIATELY

Services

Psychics Psychic Medium Readings, Reiki, Healing Matrix, Quantum Touch, Classes, Past Life, Rescue Work call 250-547-2262

Financial Services

TICKETED STIFF BOOM CRANE OPERATOR

EXPERIENCED Excavator Operators required immediately in Northern BC. Must have extensive experience operating tracked excavators. Competitive wages. For further information please call 250-7715708. Resumes including references and experience should be emailed to frocklage@gmail.com attention D. Frocklage Contracting Ltd. Second/Third Year Carpenter Apprentice required.

For established local construction company. Reliability, experience and motivation essential.

Send resume to 250-545-3971

1-866-888-8681 www.4pillars.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation.

BBB accredited.

250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. ConďŹ dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Work Wanted

CDA (p/t or f/t) Please reply to Email: doctor@armstrongdentalcentre.com

*1 Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

Financial Services

Financial Services

Computer Services

Computer Services NorVal Computer Sales & Service Enderby, BC Computer Clean-up $59 House Calls $30/hr Remote Support $20/hr Off Lease Computer Sales www.norvalcomputer.com 250-838-6111 / 250-938-0512

OPENING SOON IN VERNON Now accepting resumes for Full Time and Part Time cashiers.

Must work well with customers.

Please Send resumes to: macs_jaspal@hotmail.com ARMSTRONG

SEASONAL FULL-TIME We are a 250 acre nursery, growing trees for the wholesale landscape market.

Are you a positive & enthusiastic team-player wanting to work outdoors? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hiring for â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;˘ General Labour (planting, shipping & maintaining our trees) â&#x20AC;˘ Tractor/Bobcat Operator (Farm experience a plus)

See our ad on Kijiji #359290245 â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.psnursery.com Fax 250-546-9155 Email jk@psnursery.com

Non-Profit Organization

Required Positions

Duties

END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING

FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, ďŹ r or pine. Delivery available.

250-260-7932

Furniture

Volunteers

Livestock

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

B ee a community v olunteer Times to be discussed

Customer Service and setting up displays

Comment

Environmental Program Collect, organize, clean recyclable items

Many other positions

Receptionist/Swamper

MS Society

Office Assistant

General office duties

Humane Society

Animal Caregiver

Foster animals in your own home

Educators

Assist with public presentations

Display Exhibitor

Transport/assemble displays and interact with public

Learning Presenter

Deliver presentations/organize equipment

Diabetes Association

Pets

Firewood/Fuel

Chihuahua pups for pics & info jeanross54@look.ca $350 (250) 375-2555 Westwold

Thrift Store

HAPPY Home Dog Sitting.

Loving comfy home care for your pooch. $15 a day. References available. Call 250-5500117

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

volunteervernon.ca or 250-545-0585 NOEES Office 3201-30 Street

Salvation Army

Pet Services

Firearms FIREARMS SAFETY & HUNTING COURSES PAL & CORE by Master Firearms instructor. Call Jim for dates and information at 250-275-6316

WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER

V ernn on and D i strict V o lunteer B u reau

250-938-0868

Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 30â&#x20AC;? Caloric (Maytag) gas stove exc/cond $250. (250)542-2572 ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stacker & front load, plus other stuff.

250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.

Boarding

Volunteers

T he Hearts and H ands Community N etwork

Reliable and committed Call Paul:

Merchandise for Sale

Pets & Livestock

Help Wanted

Volunteers

LIVESTOCK HAULING

www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: â&#x20AC;˘ spay/neuter â&#x20AC;˘ Feral cat trap/neuter/return â&#x20AC;˘ Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions

Moving & Storage

PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MEDICAL RETAIL STORE

Livestock

Jack Russell X Maltese puppies, 2 females, 1 male born Dec 14, 1st shots, kennel trained. $300. (250)379-6872 evenings or leave message.

Papillion/Pom X, male, 5 months, fun, loving & affectionate, $425. with sleep kennel and coats. (778)475-5081 Purebred registered Havanese pups, great disposition, litter trained, 1st shots, many different colors to choose from, great pets for any family.

For information call 1-250-8324923 or 1-250-517-7579.

Sweet, affectionate Chi-shi cross babies, 3 females. $400 each. 250-309-1111.

WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels

2 Reclining chairs, 1 new, $350 obo, other used $150 obo, heat & massage, remote control (778)475-1452 vernon KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 King size Sealy Posturepedic Crown Jewel mattress & low proďŹ le box springs. New $500.

250-542-4511.

Moving: Home Theatre set, Black leather sofa, tv table & T.V., Karaoke machine, weight machine. 250-540-8459 PILLOWTOP mattress, box.

Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647

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

542-8620

Part time which could lead into permanent position. Strong verbal and written communication and enjoy working with the public.

Healthcare retail experience will be an asset.

Computer skills and administrative skills will be a requirement.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

Please forward your resume to laura.ward@pgsurgmed.com.

Only those short listed will be contacted â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thanking you in advance.

70%

by up to

In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control.

Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.

Help Wanted

Pets BOOSHAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 5th. Enroll now, class ďŹ lls fast. (250)558-5322

â&#x20AC;˘ Avoid bankruptcy â&#x20AC;˘ 0% Interest

â&#x201E;˘ MicroSolve Computer Solutions

Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft CertiďŹ ed System Engineer A+ Service Technician

Feed & Hay 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 Grass Alfalfa mix bales, 60lb bales, $4/bale, (250)379-2536 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.

ROUND bale silage. 4x4 bales. Alfalfa grass mix ďŹ rst crop. 400 bales $35 each. Discount on larger orders. Enderby, BC. 250-838-6684 roell@nowcom.ca Round bales, mix alfalfa & grass for sale, no rain. 1 (250)546-0147

Trades, Technical

welding and/or steel fabricating experience an asset.

Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562 email: donaldsmachine@gmail.com

COOKS needed for busy lakefront restaurant. MUST HAVE min. 3-5 yrs exp speciďŹ cally in AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE. Will be resp. for current menu as well as creating new authentic menu items and daily specials. Spanish an asset. $17/hr, 40hrs/wk. Fax resume WITH REFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to (250) 4925617 or e-mail 0930663bcltd@shaw.ca

Work Wanted

Reduce Debt

3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Pets & Livestock

**A1. DUMP RUNS, MOVING, All Renovations, Painting, Floors. Paul @ 250-550-4256

Please apply in person with resume and references at Dr Loland & Dr Taves ofďŹ ce Suite #2 3500, 30th St., Vernon, B.C.

We are excited to offer a full time seasonal position as Administrator of our cultural complex. If you are energetic, organized, enthusiastic, and can take the initiative you could be the one our Board is seeking.

See www.ArmstrongSpallMuseumArt.com. Closing March 18, 2012.

Pets & Livestock

Employment

March 16

REIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Auctions

s Dodd

Auctions

AUCTION Dodds

RESTAURANT

DELI â&#x20AC;˘ FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

MARCH 17 â&#x20AC;˘ 11AM

Consignments now being accepted. This sale will feature a large selection of new and used food service equipment.

CONSIGN YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY!!

Dodds Auction â&#x20AC;˘ 3311 28th Ave., Vernon 250-545-3259 â&#x20AC;˘ 1-866-545-3259

View photos online at www.doddsauction.com

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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION A-Z Renovations • Renos • Repairs • Home Projects • Kitchen • Bathroom • Electrical • Plumbing • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp

Call Robert

250-309-4802

Mark of Excellence 250-309-9110

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES

Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Lawn & Garden Care

TIM 250-307-8772 Quality Work Guaranteed

CLEANING

Registered Builder • 25 Years Exp. Full Home Warranty Protection

250.308.6230

LICENSED AND INSURED

Honest Renovations

No Job Too Small!

Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.

Morgan@547-6646

550-4535

220th 0thh A Anniversary i RENOVATIONS & & ADDITIONS ADDITIONS RENOVATIONS “I Do Not Hesitate To Recommend Dave” “We Wholeheartedly Endorse Dave” “We Recommend Him To You” FREE ESTIMATES • Call Dave

250-558-7653 250-558-7653

Inside - Out WWW.INSIDEOUTVERNON.CA

• • • • •

BATHROOM REMODELS TILING WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS CARPENTRY • PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

CHRIS - 250-540-0025

LEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE 3D

Cleaning Services

* Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products

Tannis 250-558-8552 tannismorrison@gmail.com

STUCCO CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory

Renovations, bathrooms, laminate floors, ceramic tiles, minor plumbing, dump runs, install cabinets, countertops & more. Reasonable Rates.

250-309-6858

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT

BOOKKEEPING

250-550-7900 PAINTING

INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE Specializing in Small Businesses

250-545-8294

25 + years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

12 yrs Experience Like us on Facebook

Tel: 250-306-5434

D

250-550-7900

Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435

JOB JAR

Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations

No job too small!

250-542-8368 (Home)

Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)

ACCOUNTING KALAMALKA ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Call Ray Telephone: 250-542-0615

ACCOUNTING • INCOME TAX • BOOKKEEPING Free delivery for businesses & seniors

ROOFING Glendale Roofing & Renovations

DECKS & PATIOS

CALL AND BOOK NOW!

Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193

Furnaces, Heat Pumps and Hot Water Tanks.

WHITESTONE

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

BUSINESS DIRECTORY QUESTIONS?

Insured * References * Guaranteed

K.R. Wright

www.pro-painters.ca

250-938-9082

• PAINTING • RENOVATIONS • HANDYMAN

TOM: 308-8778

JACK WESSELL PAINTING INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • NEW CONSTRUCTION CEILINGS • TEXTURED OR PAINTED REPAINT • STUCCO • VINYL • WOOD (Minor Repairs) JACK 250-308-2870 cell

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

Repaints our specialty!

• Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or

308-9783 549-5140

NEWMAN

Hot Water Tanks

Renovations & Repairs

Plan your deck or patio project now and ENJOY IT this summer!

Top Quality Vinyl Decking Many Wood and Composite Options Custom Railings and Stairs E N T E R P R I S E S Superbly Finished Concrete Patios

Jed - (250) 306-7704

www.tcr-enterprises.com

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

For fast, friendly service call Barry

250-558-7363 | 250-542-6754

CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION

ELECTRICAL

BETA

Electrical Services Ltd

Tazz’s Concrete “All Your Concrete Needs” - Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs

Construction

Spring Savings!

Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”

PLUMBING

250-558-8657 Plumbing & Heating Service.

Concrete

Hardwood and Tile

Nu-Look Homeworks

We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR 549-0115

Dixon Flooring

Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 • mark.u@shaw.ca Supplier & Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience

Seniors Discount - Free Estimates - Emergency Repairs

Ph: 307-0387 FLOORING

• Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst.

• All Your Reno Needs • Painting & Home Design

BADA BATHROOMS.COM

HANDYMAN

HANDS Renovations & Repairs

New Home Construction Complete Renovations

- Framing - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl - Decks/Patios - Renos Complete - Post & Beam

Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268

• Residential •Commercial

AV IMMEADILIAABLE

TELY!

RENOVATIONS • New Construction • Service Upgrades • EEmergency SService i C Calls ll 18 years in business • Licensed and Insured • Free Estimates

TIM FITZGERALD 260-1320/938-0638 ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT

250-550-7900

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DRYWALL

WINDOWS & DOORS

DAVIES DRYWALL

Windows, Doors & now...

CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663

KITCHEN CABINETS!!

LANDSCAPING

WINDOW CLEANING

by Norelco

Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEWom Quality Professional Installations

Brighter Outlook

GOT LEAVES LEAVES??

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS?

Spring Yard Clean-Up â&#x20AC;˘ Leaf Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Mowing etc.

window cleaning Residential & Construction Vernon, Armstrong & Surrounding Areas Deron Sanderson

Showro (250) 542-1294 2001 - 43rd St, Vernon BC V1T 6K7

CONTACT

250-503-1270

250 550 7900 250-550-7900

250.306.2679

You Belong

New Construction or Renovations

HERE!

KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan

CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

Ask about MILGARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIFETIME WARRANTY

250-550-7900 Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabsâ&#x20AC;?20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

EASTHILL

Cash for Vintage Clothing & A cc., Costume & Estate Jewelry. Will pickup 250-769-7975 Coins, Coin Collections, Silver, Militaria. Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St. Vernon 250-308-1522 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.

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

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

Barn Board BIRD HOUSES: 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;to 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tall From $50 and up.

Susie @ (250)542-0364 Delta 3 hp Table Saw w/unifence, carbide blades, etc $900.obo; Ban Saw 3hp shaper. 1 (250)832-8992 Free Scrap removal. All metals & cars. No microwaves or t.v.s. Minimum p/u load.

778-212-6107, 250-546-9536, 250-309-6107 HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR Vintage Fishing Reels & Equipment, Old Firearms, Military Medals, Western Memorabilia, Saddles, Postcards, Indian Baskets.

All Antique items considered. Please call 250-260-8069/250-308-8697 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honesty Guaranteedâ&#x20AC;?

NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Rocker $80, 3-pce luggage $90, 2 Lamps $40, 542-3439

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

Tools Craftsman 10â&#x20AC;? Table Saw w/ Casters, 5000rpm motor. 45 degree tilt, $200, Craftsman Professional 10â&#x20AC;? Radial Arm Saw with power shaft. $450 (250)260-7800

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

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

Houses For Sale

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Why rent when you can own?

Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down)

399,000

250-558-1483

$ Asking 332,500 2230 Linea Cres., Lumby, BC (250) 547-8770

Close to downtown.

Seniors building.

No Pets.

To view call

250-545-1519

www.OkanaganForeclosures.com

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

250-549-7258

PROPERTY NOT SELLING?

3-BDRM HOUSE, newly renovated, 8 ACRES, Fully Irrigated hobby farm/horses. Lavington.

5-BDRM HOUSE, 18 ACRES, good for orchards or farming Fully Irrigated. Lavington.

(250)545-1562 Both Properties REDUCED for Quick Sale!

419,900

Attractive and spacious 2140 sq. ft. two-story home in one of Lumbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desirable neighbourhoods.

Walking distance to all schools and downtown.

Fully fenced, landscaped back yard, garden shed, vegetable garden, covered RV parking, large covered deck, NG ďŹ replace, and a well maintained Hot Tub. Five appliances included.

Large 1 bedroom + den apartment

Rentals

DISTRESS SALES

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Available April 1 st

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties

Small ads, BIG deals!

250-558-4795

Columbia Apartments

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

www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258

Brand new 2500 sq ft home.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Triple car garage.

All appliances included.

Close to schools, parks, lake.

Apt/Condo for Rent

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.

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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

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250-550-7900 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576

Business for Sale GREAT Window of Opportunity to purchase a guest house in the sleepy little village of Greenwood, BC. This is a 3600 sq. ft commercial business with 7 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms. Located on Hwy #3, in a town with a mining boom about to happen. Age and health are forcing the sale of this wonderful opportunity that will allow you to make an excellent income all for $299,000. Call Art at 250-4976130 for more details.

HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER NO AGENTS

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT

Call Clayte: 250-503-7701

Acreage for Sale

SHOPRIDER Mobility Scooter & Powerchair Dealer. Free in home demos. Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Kelowna: 250764-7757 Vernon: 250-5423745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

3100 - 29 Ave. MUST GO!!

Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00 for the month of March

* Commercial * Residential * Automative

Shortbox Chev or Dodge Canopy, excellent shape, $400 obo (250)938-0047

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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

FREE ESTIMATES 250-540-6000 RANDY

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19.4 Acres, 8km east of Enderby off Mable Lake Rd, on Watershed Rd. Trees, ďŹ elds bordering on Crown Land, plenty of water, $265,000.

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Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 Youth Boys Name Brand T-shirts(15) Size Med-Large.$50.00 for all.

Name Brand Jeans sizes 28-30.Paid $50.00 for each asking $20.00 per pair.

All Like new.

Call 250-308-7671.

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VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES

3bdrm 1.5 bath w/d, f/s, $850.

2bdrm, lg storage, DT secure building $795.; 1bdrm, lg storage, secure DT building $600.; 2 bdrm, 2 bath T.H., quiet good area $800.; 1bdrm in 5-plex, recent reno’s, incl w/d, avail Apr 1. $750.; Phone or text to Jo - 250-540-7961

Commercial/ Industrial

Shared Accommodation

MORRIS MANOR

SPACIOUS & CLEAN 2 bdrm, 2 bath, FP, view, adult oriented, just above hospital, UG parking, F.S., DW, W.D. HU. Available immediately. $950/mo.

Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre Centre. Heat included.

Inside Scooter parking available

GREAT VIEW 2 bdrm, 2 bath, view to OK Lake, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry.

Available immediately. $750/mo.

Sorry, NS.

For more information call

250-542-8989

ALEXIS PARK MANOR

250-542-5580

• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms.

• Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building

Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742

Armstrong

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

Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon.

Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives.

2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257

Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 incl utilities & cable TV.

The CLIFFS

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Suites from$795 / mo

Spacious 720 sq. ft.

1 bdrm garden apartment $610. Hot water & appliances included. N/P, references required.

Inquiries 250-542-7723

1 bedroom 580. Hydro not incl. No smoking preferred. No drugs, pets, or parties. Adult building.

Laundry room.

250-558-5020 to view.

Rent includes F/S, DW, A/C, heat, hydro, hot water, in-suite laundry and designated parking.

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

2BD, 2bth, Turtle Lodge Resort. Steps to beach, boat launch & strge. 1256 sq.ft, partly furn’d & newly reno’d.

Near UBC/Airport, NS/NP, Student/Mature pref’d. $950.

March 15. 1-780-458-2086.

Good Incentives available with Lease Options

Mortgages

Mortgages

ASK ABOUT MOVE-IN INCENTIVES!

250-549-2770

ARE YOU IN NEED OF SOME PRIVATE MONEY? 1st and 2nd mortgages are available.

Excellent interest rates and terms that suit you.

Use the funds to consolidate credit cards, lines of credit, personal loans into one payment.

Please contact me for a personal and confidential appointment at your convenience 250-549-3250

A New Tradition of Quality Living

Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building.

On-site Resident Manager.

250-542-1701 2 bdrm, 1 bath, level entry.

Adult build. Clean, great shape. $745 + util.,Single Senior rate $675. N/S, N/P.March 1st. 250-558-8762.

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 2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Small pet okay. Seniors, NS $740. includes heat. 250-545-6810.

2-bdrm, Vernon, 2nd floor, central, n/s, n/p, hardwood, clean, new, $895, 260-8511 2 BED 1 bath upper level, w/d #48 - 3800 40th Ave. No pets. $800 Avail now. 250-545-1699

Homes for Rent

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 Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, Laundry facility. 250308-9299 Large 1bdrm, $550-$650, close to Rec Centre, no dogs.

250-307-4948, 250-545-8443.

LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 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.

3,000 sq.ft. Storefront Office or Retail

chlvernon@shaw.ca 250.542.5100

4800sqft.

Upstairs Office Space with Elevator 2900 30th Ave. (250)545-1733 Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm+den in-suite laundry, n/s, family oriented buildg, prkg, storage, no-dogs, newly painted, av/now $750+hydro 547-6060 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, 1.5-bath unit @ Pleasant Valley Village, w/d hook ups, n/p. Avail Mar 15, now. $875/mo (250)542-8381 New Reno bright & clean- A must see! Small pets allowed.

2bdrm near dwntwn, $800/mo+hydro 250-306-9385

Mobile Homes & Pads

250-542-5580

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VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

Homes for Rent

Commercial Solutions info@globalwestcommercial.com Each office independently owned and operated •

www.globalwestcommercial.com

WEST VERNON HOUSE 2 bed, 1 bath, F/S, W/D, DW, lge fenced backyard, garage w/alley access, close to all amenities $1150/mon incl all utils except cable & phone Address: 2802 - 38th Street, Vernon

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

APPLY ONLINE! www.kal-mor.com

Homes for Rent

250-309-1742

2400 sq. ft. across from Central Hardware, great exposure.

Available April 1. $1600 gross lease.

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

Peter Pogue Broker/Owner AMP

Lender/broker fees may apply

REALTOR®/PROPERTY MANAGER

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

Commercial/ Industrial

Contact Doug Williams (250) 260-0198

FREE Rental List @ 5603 - 27th Street, Vernon, BC

Commercial Solutions info@globalwestcommercial.com

t: 250 • 503 • 3477 Each office independently owned and operated

FOR RENT OR LEASE HOUSES • APARTMENTS • DUPLEXES • SUITES • TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUMS • COMMERCIAL • ADULT COMMUNITIES For more details call our office or visit:

www.globalwestcommercial.com FREE Rental List @ 5603 - 27th Street, Vernon, BC

Darren Chinchilla Homes & Investment Property Specialist

Armstrong updated 2 bdrm, off street prkg. $725./mo 250317-1333, 307-0848 Bachelor, 1&2-bdrm $550$750. No dogs, no drugs.

(250)260-1630

3200-27TH STREET, VERNON, B.C. V1T 4W7

ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL Phone: (250) 549-3250 Toll Free: 1-800-567-5511 Fax: (250) 549-3260 Cell: (250) 549-8109 Email: peter@kal-mor.com

Historic Main Street

BY AIRPORT 3 bdrm farm house on acreage, FS, WD, gas FP, carport, sheds, loads of room.

Available immediately. $1100/mo.

Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

COLDSTREAM Executive 1 bdrm & 1 bdrm down, newly remodeled home on Postill Dr. Huge yard, F.S., DW, W.D. Available immediately. $1300/mo.

Sorry, NS, NP.

250-542-5580 1*, 4 bed superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski chalet. April 1 to Oct 31, $1290. pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1*, 5 BED superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski Chalet.

April 1 to Oct 31 $2200 pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1 a 3-bdrm, 5acres, Avail Immed, Commonage area.

Rent Negotiable 250-542-0060 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.

2 bedroom house MARA, $850./mo includes utilities, 1-(250)838-6630

• 2 bdrm lower suite in Foothills.

New home, great views, covered deck, 2 full baths, good space, nice finishing, 5 appliances, utilities utilities included. included. $1,100. $1,100.

•• 22 bdrm bdrm executive executive townhome townhome overlooking overlooking OK OK Lake.

Lake. Private Private beach access, 35 beach access, 35 ft ft boat boat slip slip at dock, double garage, at dock, double garage, 22 full full baths, all appliances.

Flight baths, all appliances. Flight of stairs up to townhome.

1 of stairs to townhome. year leaseuppreferred. $1500.1 year lease preferred. $1500.

Available Apr 1. NO pets/ Available Apr 1. NO pets/ smoking. smoking.

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• 3 bdrm large bsmt suite • including 3 bdrm utilities, large bsmt suite yard, good including utilities, good parking, shared yard, laundry, parking, floors. sharedPet laundry, laminate friendly. laminate floors. Pet friendly. $950.

• $950.

4 bdrm+den upper suite, • util.

4 bdrm+den suite, incl., just upper off Tronson util. new incl., appliances, just off Tronson Rd, some reno’s done, garage, steeper Rd, new appliances, some driveway. $1500. reno’s done, garage. $1500.

2-bdrm, upstairs, recently renovated, big back yard, new W/D, central location, n/s, n/p, util incl, $900, 2-bdrm bsmt, w/d, n/s, n/p, $800 util incl Mar 1, 250-309-8551 evenings 3+1bdrm, 1.5bath, Lavington, close to school, Mar 15 or Apr 1, $1400.+util. (250)550-5463 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 Bright upper 3bdrm home, 1 1/2 baths, f/p, a/c, single garage, shared entrance, n/s, quiet area-11 Ave. R.R. and lease required. $1250 + util.

Avail April 1. 250-307-2554.

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 Large 4bdrm, 2.5-bath South Vernon area, lg kitchen, big yard, $1495+util avail. immed, 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443, 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 Rare Opportunity, new house close to Walmart. 3-bdrm, 2.5bath, den, dble garage, Avail Mar 1, $1300. (250)558-7814 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 VERNON 4 bdrm house, great view, 2 1/2 baths, new fridge, genair range, dishwasher, fenced back yard, no pets, no smokers. $1550 plus utilities.

(250) 542-0401 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 bdrm + rec rm. with cable, wifi, laundry, hot tub, pool, shared kitchen. In family home in east hill. 2 blocks from transit. N.S. No cats. Asking $130 per wk. Cell: 250-306-3019 Email: goldie63@telus.blackberry.net Incredible Lakeview room for rent, priv/bath, n/s n/p n/parties, n/drugs, $550. 558-0638

1 Bedroom in central location right in front of bus stop, all utilities included, furnished/unfurnished your choice, n/p n/s n/d $450.

1-250-308-5164 Available Immediately Rooms for rent fully furn, cable& internet incl., smoking ok, $450. 250-549-7049.

Suites, Lower NEW ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE $750/month (Utilities included).

Close to Beach & College.

Call 250-306-5579 1 Bdrm, 700sq.ft. Coldstream.

Bright, priv ent, util./cable/int incl., shared laundry, n/p, n/s, $650. Mar 1, (250)-558-3352.

1bdrm $750/mo, lots of daylight, internet, cable & util incl, new bsmn’t, near schools, NS/NP. 250-308-2499.

1bdrm bsmt suite, Avail now. newly reno’d, sm pet welcome. $775.util incl. 250-540-7695.

1-bdrm, bsmt suite, self-contained, private, $495 incl/util 250-307-4948, (250)545-8443 1-bdrm, Mission Hill, lrge living room, $600/mo, laundry & util incl, Ref/Req 250-542-4577

1BDRM newly reno’d $700 util/incl Sep entry & driveway Shared w/d, n/s, n/p Avail Mar 1 MUST SEE!!!!!!

Call 250-308-6111 1bdrm, newly reno’d, sep ent, very quiet, ns/np, parking, DT, $625.incls util. 250-308-1917 1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, (250)549-0644 1 bdrm suite, big and bright sep entr, parking, in Coldstream. W/d and jacuzzi tub.

NS, no parties, pet neg. $750 incl util, cable & internet. 250558-3486 1-bdrm, util, internet & t.v. incl, w/d, sep driveway, $725, Avail Now. (250)503-1931 1-BED Harwood suite for one person. Shared laundry, N/S, N/P. $625. 250-308-7267 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, on Middleton Mtn. Computer & laundry room. N/S 1 person $825 incld’s util’s.

Must be quiet. 1-778-808-9574 2-bdrm walkout bsmt suite, 1yr old in Coldstream. Insuite laundry, $1100 incl/util, N/S, N/P, no parties, Avail immed, (250)275-3188 pics avail.

2bdrm walkout, Lumby,5-appl, f/p, ns, np. $850 util/cable incl.

Avail Apr 1. 250-547-6339 Bachelor unit, newly reno’d, $575 incl util & cable. D.T. locat, N/S, N/P, 250-549-0644 Brand new 1 bdrm bsmt suite for rent with new appliances.

Util/incl. $750. NS/NP. Contact 250-549-3664 BRIGHT 1 bdr suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $695/mon includes util. 250-275-0665 Clean 1 bedroom, freshly painted, level entry, near new library. $700. includes in suite laundry and utilities. n/s, n/p.

(250)542-0153 Close to Fulton/Ellison school, big 2bdrm, 5appl, $900 + 40% utils, ns/np Avail Immediately 250-542-1155 Enderby, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, garage, laundry, incl util, $825 Avail April 1, (250)938-0149 Enderby (rural) 1bdrm $700, Bachelor $450. both incl all util, sat/int., 250-558-9171.

LARGE 1bdrm, $850/mo all util/incl, 2min walk to lake, swimming pool, sep.entry, parking, Mar 1, 250-540-3307.

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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$600+dd 250-307-4012 NEW 1 bedroom in new home, Foothills. Suitable for 1 N/S. NEW F, S, W/D, DW. Utilities included. Full kitchen/bath, own entrance/patio area $875.

503-7106 Pleasant bachelor suite, quiet acreage location off Silver Star, parking,n/s, n/p.$525 includes util.,250-542-8553.

Spacious, bright 1 bdrm suite w/view near Lumby. $675 inc appl, laundry, util, sat tv, internet. N/S. Mar 1.250-547-9464

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Upper Floor of House with sundeck (in Vernon). $800 + ½ utilities.

Damage deposit & references required.

N/P, N/S

778-938-1640

1*, 2 bed fully furnished and equipped Silver Star Chalet suite. April 1 to Oct 31. $890 pm. ianaheath@yahoo.ca

1bdrm, full bath, newly reno’d, n/s, avail. immed. $600 util incl.,Commonage Cr 307-8747 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,avail now$650incl/util 250-545-8900 1 Beautiful view Suite above garage, 1 Lrge bdroom reno’d private deck/yard/parking. Incl util/cbl/intrnt. NS, NP. $625 Avail Feb 15. 250-307-7699 Vernon 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.

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Sport Utility Vehicle

Suites, Upper SUN VALLEY MALL ONE BEDROOM SUITE Available now, suitable for mature single, N/s, n/p.

250-275-6224

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Auto Accessories/Parts

Auto Financing

Scrap Car Removal

Escorts

YOU’RE APPROVED

FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245

Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

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 Bachelor suite, X large upper suite, like new, bright, w/d, $675 incl util., heat/air/ light.

Above commercial, near Cdn Tire. 250-558-8762.

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

RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty.

250-542-2685.

Cars - Domestic

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994.

Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

Guaranteed

Auto

Cars - Sports & Imports

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

2009 Black Hyundai Sonata Sport 4 door sedan, 17” rims and comes with winter and summer tires, Too many options to list: Sunroof, A/C, keyless entry, power windows and locks, alarm, cd player, 5 speed shiftable automatic transmission, cruise, 4 cyl., large trunk, leather trim in interior, metallic gray trim package, 109,468 kms, Gorgeous car! Divorce sale so this car needs to sell fast! $16,500 OBO, financing available, Call to view and test drive, Dean 250-497-5191

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Trucks & Vans 2001 Chev 1500 4x4, reg.cab, LB, 4.8, auto, 190K, exc/cond, $6900, (250)308-2225 2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, 7 pass, 191,000 kms,new tires.$6200 obo 250-307-3170

Boats

4703 - 27th Street, VERNON 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599

DL#9133

Ask for Terry Baptist!

www.bannisters.com

Happy Thoughts

Legal Notices

HAPPY 15 BIRTHDAY TH

Jazmin!

Love your family

There will be a Facility Tour for interested proponents at: 9am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

Further information and instructions may be obtained from the of¿ce of the Jim Coughlin, Acting Facilities Manager between the hours 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday; telephone (250) 550-3729. Proposals received after the closing time will be returned unopened.

This is a Request for Proposals only, not a tendering process.

The RDNO reserves the right to waive information in any Proposal, or reject any or all Proposals or to accept the Proposal deemed most favourable to the Regional District.

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

WALTHERS

Legal Notices

The Corporation of the

City of Vernon INVITATION TO TENDER TENDER # PW-12-23 - ASPHALTIC CRACK SEALING SERVICES

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is interested in receiving proposals for Mechanical Consulting Services for the Vernon Recreation Centre Swimming Pool Mechanical Dehumidi¿cation System. Work includes review of the existing swimming pool dehumidi¿cation system to provide recommendations on repair, modi¿cation and replacement as required. The proponent’s experience, quali¿cations, timelines and other factors, as outlined in the document will be taken into consideration in the evaluation of this RFP. Proposals with the words “RFP# 2012-04 “Mechanical Consulting Services – Vernon Recreation Centre Swimming Pool Mechanical DehumidiÀcation System ModiÀcations” marked on the envelope will be received at the of¿ce of the Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9, up to and including 2:00pm, local time on Friday, March 16, 2012.

Happy Thoughts

Swedish Massage, Sensual to Deep Tissue Exxxtreme Bliss.

In/Out 250-307-8174

Escorts Bikini Babe Brooke, 22, Island Barbie Tia, 23, slim busty Julia 26, 250-938-7154

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP# 2012-04) MECHANICAL CONSULTING SERVICES VERNON RECREATION CENTRE SWIMMING POOL MECHANICAL DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

BANNISTER

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

Adult

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN

22,300 Terry Baptist

Down on my knees, ready to please! Hot body massages.

Stacy 1-250-870-8710.

2007 15’ Legend Allsport 4 Stroke, 40hp, merc motor, fishfinder, full stand up top Trailer. As new $12,000 or trade for Pontoon boat, (250)545-3123

Stk# P12-268

$

Adult

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.

Townhouses 1 a AVAIL IMMED 4 bdrm, 4 appl, terms neg, n/p, Avail now central location DT, 542-0060 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5-appl, walk to schools/shops, ns/np, $950.

Avail Now. (250)307-0548 3-bdrm, 1.5bath Townhouse, F/S, W/D, 2 Parking Stalls, patio on greenbelt, storage shed, $1150/mo util.incl, Avail March 15, (250)549-3632

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, Sedan, auto, 29,000km, grey V6, $9500 (250)545-8604 2005 Ford Focus Wagon, Fully loaded, exc/cond $7400 (250)547-6594

Auto Financing Need A Vehicle!

UapplyUdrive.ca

2004 Olds Alero, auto, 83,552 kms, new tires on rims, exc cond. $7000. (250)545-9338

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

Sealed Tenders marked “Tender # PW-12-23 - Asphaltic Crack Sealing Services” will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent – Operations Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T 8Y7, up to and including 2:00 p.m., local time, March 21 (Wed), 2012 for: A three (3) year contract to provide labour, materials and equipment required to supply and apply a “tack coat” and a mixture of asphalt binder and clean aggregate, or pre-mixed “spray patch” material, to pavement cracks and contiguous deteriorated pavement (up to 15 cm in width) and other defective areas on the pavement surface.

Further information, Tender Forms and Specifications may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or the office of the Purchasing Agent at The Operations Yard Office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Tenders will be opened publicly immediately after the closing hour, at the Operations Yard Office at which time interested parties may be present if so desired.

The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon.

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

SELECTION

Enterprises Ltd.

1989 Olds Cutlass

2001 Ford Taurus Nice options, only 138,000 kms

Great little car, only 78,500 kms

INEXPENSIVE GREAT CAR!

GREAT VALUE!

SUPER GAS MILEAGE!

Loaded, 2dr, only 110,900 kms

$

3,988

P2642

$

5,488

2004 Hyundai Elantra 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

P2635

4dr, 5spd, only 47,000 kms GREAT FIRST CAR!

$

6,988

P2634

$

7,488

P2533

2005 Pontiac Grand am 2001 Honda Accord EX 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2007 Pontiac wave Only 86,500 kms

Fully Loaded

REAL CLEAN!

SMART BUY!

$

8,488

P2644

$

8,488

P2631

Loaded, auto, only 88,600 kms

Only 60,000 kms

SPORTY RIDE!

NICE CAR!

$

8,988

3500 - 27th Street, Vernon BC • 250-545-2206

P2643

$

8,488

2007 nissan versa

4dr, auto, air, only 86,000 kms EASY TO DRIVE & PARK!

Auto, 4dr, only 43,000 kms GREAT LITTLE CAR!

P2572

$

9,988

P2625

$

9,988

www.bcmotorproducts.ca

P2608A

DL# 7385

B28 Sunday, March 4, 2012 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

CUSTOMER

APPRECIATION DAY THIS TUESDAY, MARCH 6

SPEND A MINIMUM $35 AND CHOOSE EITHER…

YOUR GROCERY PURCHASE*

S U L P

EARN…

OR *Wit Club Card. Minimum $35.00 *With 00 purchase required. Purchase must purc st be made in single transaction.

See in-store for details.

®

BASE A A AIR M MILES

reward miles*

THIS TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY MARCH 6 - 8 ONLY AT SAFEWAY!

$

Spend 75 or more in a single transaction $ using your Safeway Club Card & earn a…

10

SAMPLE ONLY

SAVINGS REWARD

*

HQ RE ONLY WIT ABLE INSTO IL A AV RD A ! REW

UALIFYING PU

RCHASE.

To use on your next shopping trip between March 9th and March 15th, 2012 *On March 6 - 8, 2012, spend a minimum $75 on groceries in a single transaction with your club card and earn a $10 off Reward Coupon valid on a minimum $75 grocery purchase at any Canada Safeway location between March 9 and March 15, 2012.

See instore for complete details. No Rainchecks. Qualifying purchases only.

Pepsi Soft Drinks Assorted varieties.

6 x 710 mL. Plus deposit and/or nd/or enviro levy where applicable. ble.

Price effective March 6th - 8th.

CLUB PRICE

$ for 3 PRICE!

10

Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Tuesday, March 6 thru Thursday, March 8, 2012. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items ma may not be available at all stores.

All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestionss only only. Advertised prices do not include GST GST. ®™ Trade Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.