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Nicholas Duong, a Grade 12 student at Seaton Secondary School, looks at his design before he goes onto the next step of the silk screening process during a screen printing workshop at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Artist Shauna Oddleifson, of Kelowna, paints over her image so that it can be transferred as she runs the workshop.
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the alleged encounters. “In the first trial, you agreed that you had Emotions were evident between lawyers, 231 sexual incidents with Miss Ashton, which the judge and the alleged victim in Vernon was having sex every two or three days, most Supreme Court as the trial of a former of the time in her Suburban (vehicle), then Vernon teacher charged with having a sexual you said that 20-to-30 per cent of those 231 relationship with a former student contin- times was sexual intercourse, so that’s 40-toues. 60 times you say you had sexual Terry La Liberte, lawyer for the intercourse with Miss Ashton,” accused, Deborah Louise Ashton, said La Liberte. spent the better part of two days “Yes,” answered the man. in court hammering away at the La Liberte spent a majority testimony of the alleged victim, of Thursday morning asking the now 22, in his cross examinaalleged victim to describe having tion. sexual intercourse with Ashton Ashton, 47, has pleaded not in her Suburban, after La Liberte guilty to five counts in this her pointed out to the man that, second trial of allegedly havgiven his testimony of having sex ing a sexual relationship with a “five times with her at his house, Deborah Ashton former student between 2002 maybe six times at the school, and 2005, when the student was her parents’ house and the many in Gr. 7, and continued on into secondary other times you haven’t told us about,” the school. vast majority of encounters would have had The first trial ended in a hung jury. to have taken place in the Suburban. Ashton is being tried before Supreme Court “Okay, I guess so,” said the alleged victim. judge Alison Beames alone. “I do remember sexual activities, I don’t La Liberte took issue over the amount remember the sex.” of times the man claims to have had sex or La Liberte asked the man to describe the sexual activities with Ashton, the fact that sex, especially when there was a console in some of his answers changed from the origi- the middle of the front seat, something the nal trial in February 2011, and the fact the man said he didn’t remember being there. victim has problems remembering many of “We could have been sitting in the back Morning Star Staff
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seat, she could have been on top of me, if the seat was laid down in the back we could have used it as a bed,” said the man. “Did you do any of them?” asked La Liberte. “I don’t remember. We could have done that but I don’t remember having sexual intercourse at all,” said the man. When he kept asking about the number of times the pair allegedly had sex in the Suburban, La Liberte noticed the victim slumped back in the witness dock, head on hand. “Am I boring you?” asked La Liberte. “You’ve asked me that question hundreds of times and I’ve answered it hundreds of times,” said the victim, his voice rising in frustration. “We could have had sex in her vehicle. I don’t remember a particular time.” Crown counsel Neil Flanagan objected to La Liberte’s questions, calling them “deliberately confusing” as he rose in anger. “We’ve been over and over this,” said Flanagan. Beames also took issue with La Liberte’s questioning style at one point during the cross-examination, which was still ongoing Thursday at The Morning Star’s deadline. Defence pointed out some discrepancies in the man’s answers to questions during a police interview, the first trial’s preliminary hearing, the first trial and answers to ques-
tions during the ongoing court proceedings. “What I remembered then is what I was saying and what I remember now is what I am saying,” stated the man. La Liberte also refuted all of the alleged victim’s testimony about a trip to Vancouver and an overnight stay in Ashton’s parents’ house where sex allegedly occurred and the fact the victim couldn’t remember Ashton’s Suburban having a sunroof. La Liberte disputed the man’s recollection of the exact location where Ashton allegedly said she was falling for him; a school trip to a camp in the Shuswap where the man said Ashton came into a cabin full of boys and got under a sleeping bag with him and performed a sexual act. And La Liberte also went after the victim’s inability to remember a prominent tattoo below Ashton’s navel. The man said Ashton “always had a top on and never saw her naked below the waist.” “I suggest to you, sir, that none of this stuff happened because you’ve made it all up,” said La Liberte. “It did happen,” answered the man. Ashton’s ex-husband, Mike Jellema, was slated to take the stand either Thursday afternoon or this morning. The trial will take Monday off before resuming Tuesday. It is slated to wrap up March 16.
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Following strike action earlier this week in Vernon, teachers are back in class and are not expecting to resume strike action next week.
Classes back in session next week KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff
It’s back to the classroom for teachers and students next week. But it’s not business as usual, as teachers across the province continue with phase one of the job action that began in September. “We are not going to be giving strike notice at this point,� said Vernon Teachers’ Association president Bruce Cummings. “One of the reasons is that a lot of districts are starting their spring break next week, so the B.C. Teachers’ Federation executive said we don’t need to put the whole burden on the teachers who are still working.� Teachers from around the province will have the opportunity to meet at the BCTF annual general meeting March 17 to 20, and the union is postponing decisions about future action until that time. Teachers returned to the classroom Thursday, following three days of a province-wide strike to protest the government’s proposed back-to-work legislation, Bill 22. With teachers holding what they called “sticket� signs, they gathered outside schools and on downtown streets, handing out pamphlets and waving to passersby. Cummings said one school took an unofficial data collection on the back of a sign and counted the number of honks and waves of support. “We had 70 of those and on the other side, seven fingers, 12 thumbs down, one lip read and one yell and there were a few nasty things as well, a couple of truckers who used their
trucks in an intimidating way, at people who were doing their democratic demonstration, but the overwhelming support was very gratifying, so we’re not done by any means in terms of getting our message out.� Vernon School District superintendent Bev Rundell said there were few issues during the strike, with a number of secondary students showing up at school to work on projects. “We even had some elementary students come in to the library and get books out,� she said. “We had no incidents, people were very respectful, and we haven’t — Bruce heard anything from parents, probably because they knew that this was going to happen and made some arrangements and now we’ll have to wait and see.� Cummings said information will be sent home to parents, explaining teachers’ concerns over Bill 22 and the reasons for this week’s strike. “Right now Bill 22 is the issue because it takes away some basic democratic rights that people have in a free society, with free collective bargaining and that’s a huge concern,� said Cummings. “I know people don’t agree with collective bargaining and feel it should be a free-for-all, but that doesn’t work for most people. “If you look at benefits for people who are in unions, one of the things
that stood out for me, in a study done by CUPE, was that the disparity between women and men in unions is way less; outside of unions, there are considerable differences; the teaching force is about 70 per cent women, so equity between men and women is one of those things that we’re concerned with.� But Cummings added that it goes beyond that. Bill 22 has what teachers are calling sham mediation. “The government says there’s mediation involved in Bill 22, but there isn’t, it’s taking their position and everybody has to Cummings agree to it, it’s just an abuse of power, and I’m really concerned,� he said. “Since when does government not listen at all; it’s really disheartening to have your government do this to you — it’s not government for the people.� Cummings said teachers are frustrated at the lack of understanding over the issues and in the pamphlets the VTA is sending home, there is no discussion of wage. “What the government doesn’t make clear in comparing wages between the provinces is that it looks at the wages of teachers in Category Four, those with four years of university, and comparing them to teachers with five years of university, and that is the vast majority of us and
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we are the maximum on the scale, so it’s comparing apples to apples and they’re not the same thing: 10 per cent of teachers in this province are Category Four, probably 80 per cent are Category Five.� The issue of class size and composition is one that has been at the heart of the teachers’ job action, and it’s one that has been particularly discouraging for teachers, said Cummings. According to the BCTF, there are 700 fewer special needs teachers in the province. The government claims that there are actually 2,100 special needs teaching assistants. But Cummings said what the government neglects to mention is that most of those are Certified Education Assistants (CEAs) not special education teachers. “The CEAs mean well and this is not to take anything away from them, but most of our learning resource teachers have a master’s degree. “So if you take a large class, the government solution is to add another CEA and if you’re in a room that’s overcrowded already and you add another adult and the teacher is supposed to manage the work of the CEA, you’ve added to the workload and you’ve diminished the service in some ways.� Cummings said teachers are encouraging parents to make their voices heard, by writing to MLA Eric Foster, letters to the editor and school trustees, and updating Facebook status opposing Bill 22. “We don’t know whether we can stop this bill or not, but we have to keep this up.�
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Board adopts water rate increase Increased water rates are flowing in Greater Vernon. On Wednesday, the Regional District of North Okanagan board adopted the Greater Vernon water utility rates, including a 17 per cent hike in 2012 and 2013. “It’s necessary because of the Interior Health regulations being imposed on us,” said director Juliette Cunningham. Cunningham Most of the increased revenue will go towards separating Duteau Creek agricultural customers from the domestic system because treated water isn’t needed for farm uses. Separation will increase treatment plant capacity for domestic needs. Commercial water rates will jump 18 per cent in 2012 while those for agricultural users will go up five per cent.
Lumby and Cherryvile Arts Supported Arts and cultural activities in the Lumby area will be getting a boost from taxpayers. The Regional District of North Okanagan board has approved a grant of $29,050 to the Monashee Arts Council and $6,450 to the Cherryville Artisans Society. “We’ve been behind on funding for arts and culture so this is a good opportunity for them,” said director Kevin Acton. Both the arts council and the artisans society will be responsible for distributing funds to cultural-based non-profit groups. Individuals will not be eligible for funds. Film Commission Receives Funding It’s lights, camera, action. The Okanagan Film Commission will receive $24,000 in 2012 from the Regional District of North Okanagan. “This reaffirms our support for the
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have a new role model, and her name is Dory the fish. Yes a fish. And for anyone who has seen the 2003 Disney-Pixar film Finding Nemo, Dory was the blue coloured Regal tang with short-tern memory loss, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres. Despite her cluelessness, Dory is a lifesaver as she swims the deep blue with her clown fish friend, Marlin, searching for his son caught by divers. And despite such adversities as shark and Kristin Froneman jellyfish attacks, getting horribly lost, and being swallowed by a whale, Dory’s motto is “just keep swimming.” It’s a simple message and something that I have used a lot lately as I attempt to reach a few personal goals. One of those on top of my list, besides achieving world peace and a greener planet, is to run 10 kilometres or one hour without stopping. This may seem like a lofty goal to anyone who knows me –– athletic is not in my DNA –– but it’s something I have been trying to obtain, with quite a few starts and stops, ever since my first child was born seven years ago. (One of those “stops” came from my second child, who rather rudely interrupted my training with his birth.) I have had a lot of encouragement from the other runner in my life, my husband, who many consider one of the better long distance athletes around these parts. (He’s won a few races, including the 2002 Victoria International Marathon, but he hates me to brag, so I’ll end there.) Me, I can proudly say I am a three-time graduate of the learn-to-run program at Vernon’s Starting Block, where my own personal Dorys, Wendy and Cindy, have been encouraging me with their knowledge, kind words and promise of dinner at the end of every 12-step, I mean week, program. My latest graduation came this past
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December, when I completed 40 minutes, without stopping, then went on to wolf down a 500-calorie enchilada. Hey, it was worth it. But then, Christmas went on to kill all that hard work –– darn you, chocolate and wine! In January I decided to roll out of my eggnogged haze, and join a 10-k training program with Brent and Susie Helland of Mind, Body and Sole Running and Fitness. My new Dory, Brent, is a gazelle when it comes to running, as he leaps and bounds between the fast, medium and slow runners on our weekly group training sessions along 25th Avenue. As in any learn-to-run program, we have started out slowly, with small intervals that have eventually built up, the end goal being a 10-k run. (Some will be participating in the Vancouver Sun Run.) Although my favourite word from Brent is when he yells “walk!!!” That word is coming less frequently now, and I seem to not be anticipating it as much. However, this past weekend, it screamed loudly in my head as I attempted to run my first “timed” five-kilometre race –– race being the operative word for the 300 or so people who were in front of me. My nerves, or that energy bar I ate an hour before start time, must gave gotten to me as I reached the 1.5-k mark. That’s when the most searing stitch decided to imbed itself onto the right side of my lower rib cage. I started to blow hard on my exhalations –– like Darth Vader with a head cold –– as you are supposed to do, and.... nothing. That invisible knife kept jabbing away. By two kilometres, I had to walk it off –– a few times. But luckily I had a Dory in my friend Sue. A retired nurse and Ironwoman, who has not only run a marathon, but has done one in succession with a 3.8-k swim and 185-k bike ride, Sue slowed her pace with mine, walking me through my agony, and took me to the finish line. Despite my rather slow time, and slightly bruised ego, I’ve decided not to give up. I’m taking Dory’s new advice: “just keep running.”
If ever in doubt that drinking and driving can change lives forever, sit in on a court case dealing with a choice that led to one person being responsible for the death of another – the death of a friend. Three years ago, Sean Fleming made the choice to drive after drinking, took that risk – and he’ll pay dearly for it for the rest of his life. In a Lower Mainland court, Fleming was sentenced to 18 months in jail for impaired driving causing death in connection with the Feb. 14, 2009 crash that killed his friend, Tony Blackburn. Fleming’s pain at knowing he caused his friend’s death was profoundly evident. He was shaking, wiping tears from his cheeks and couldn’t face the parents and siblings of his friend, all of whom sat in a row behind him for the duration of the afternoon hearing. Those in attendance heard about the deep depression Fleming fell into and has remained in since the tragedy, burdened inconsolably with the reality of what he had done. But Fleming wasn’t the only one in pain. It was an almost tangible presence that hung over the proceedings, as Fleming’s parents received confirmation their son was going to jail, and as Blackburn’s family and a close friend shared the impact the loss of their son and brother’s life has had. After sentencing, Fleming delivered an emotional and unexpected apology to the Blackburns, who said it brought them a level of peace they had been missing in the years since the crash. To say that everyone involved has lived a nightmare is an understatement. We can only hope that others will learn from the needless tragedy, from the torment endured. ---Peace Arch News
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ecently I’ve become aware how effective governments have become at getting me and others to change our behaviour…but not always as they intended. I got the first glimmering of this awhile back when it was reported that ferry fare increases had reached the point whereby every increase resulted in a drop of ridership such that each fare boost resulted in less revenue being earned. The 17 per cent increase announced in Greater Vernon water rates to be followed by another 17 per cent increase next year suggests that our local officials intend to follow in the footsteps of the ferry corporation. It does not seem, as yet, to have occurred to the water rate setters that boosting usage fees unduly to fund capital improvements means users will cut back drastically on their water usage. I find that quite astounding. I MISSED OPPORTUNITY We attended a superb concert presented by the Okanagan Symphony on Feb. 14. Nothing unusual about that. The Okanagan Symphony, under the baton of Rosemary Thomson, has been thrilling packed houses in Vernon for some time now. What was unusual was that at this concert, aimed specifically at elementary school students, there were regrettably few children in the rather sparse audience. And that is a shame because: a) the pieces played by the orchestra were inspired by stories written by students, two of whom attend local schools conspicuous by their absence. b) every one present - of every age - loved the music (cleverly chosen and wittily played - in one instance by a 7-year-old) as well as the stories (wonderfully told by Sun FM Radio's Brian Martin, with visual and vocal aids provided by the versatile Ms Thomson). c) most importantly, this ideal opportunity for North Okanagan
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had thought everyone knew that was why capital improvements of essential infrastructure such as water was funded either by borrowing referenda, by parcel levies or directly via taxes rather than by usage fees. Obviously, that thought was flawed. Using less water is good and raising rates by extreme amounts gets rapid water usage drops but it does come with consequences. youth to broaden their horizons and open their minds, imaginations and emotions to the power of music was missed. I merely point out this unhappy fact, and am not apportioning blame. Christine Pilgrim WELL DONE Wow, Vernon. You did it! My husband and I were fortunate enough to be volunteers for the B.C. Winter Games and kudos to all the hard workers in the various positions and venues. Some of these people such as the president and various directors have been working on this for approximately two years for many long hours. We only worked our positions for the four days for long hours but it was very gratifying for the time we put in. We were really impressed with the young athletes and how accommodating they were with all the events in various venues plus sleeping arrangements at various
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then probably by disease or insect attack as they wither and weaken. Also, people will have second thoughts about putting in features that need water, again that’s good…but not for the advertisers, sellers, installers or maintainers of those features. It’s not so good either for anyone in the business of selling trees, shrubs or flowers or to Vernon’s Communities in Bloom aspirations. It’s interesting to look back on what happened when the province reduced the alcohol blow limit to .05 and gave police immediate penalty powers. Behaviour changed almost overnight and that was good. But we still have lots of drunk drivers. We also have lots of non drunks who cut back to just a single glass of wine with dinner when they go out and sports
teams who just have a single jug of beer after a game. That’s good too unless you are a business person who had a substantial revenue drop, been laid off or saw your tip earnings shrivel. What I’ve learned is that relying on extreme user fees to bring about a change in behaviour usually results in extreme consequences, consequences often not as well considered as they should have been in hindsight. It brings to mind the old adage about being careful what you wish for. My fingers are crossed that our mayors and councillors will require the water gurus to finance our water infrastructure capital costs by proven traditional methods rather than letting them foist upon consumers excessive usage fees of the ilk that skewered the ferry corporation. Jim Bodkin
local ball diamonds are said to require further support to maintain suitable playing areas. Sure, I'm old, but in our day we did our own field maintenance, and the same should be done today. You seem to require some guidance. Now here's how it's done. Gather the players, coaches and helpers together on the diamond, and ask them how they want it to be. They'll tell you! Now get shovels, hoes, rakes and wheelbarrows. Pull up the weeds, cut off the rest. Rake it all up, and consign it to a suitable disposal. When weeds grow, do it again! What? No money? Take a collection! Need a hand? You'll find it at the end of your arm! If the 'GVAC' has any money, use it to help junior sports teams. Surely Vernon is made of stronger stuff than this! Bob Patmore
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Lake Country officials insist higher taxes are unavoidable. A majority of council Tuesday approved a 2.5 per cent tax increase as part of the 2012 budget. “We will continue with some of our work on infrastructure such as road safety,” said Mayor James Baker. “We have such a road infrastructure deficit that if we don’t have money coming in, we get farther behind.” Owen Dickie Baker expects the budget will be adopted soon and that will allow staff to issue tenders for capital projects. “The sooner we can get going on the Lodge Road (upgrade) work, the better,” he said. A 2.5 per cent tax increase translates into about an additional $40 for a home assessed at $500,000. “We may see an increase of less than 2.5 per cent but I am relatively comfortable (with the budget) because it keeps up with the cost of living,” said Coun. Owen Dickie. “Zero per cent would mean a reduction in service and there wouldn’t be money going into reserves.” Dickie points out that only 52 per cent of the total tax bill goes to the municipality. “The balance goes to agencies like assessment, schools and the regional district,” he said.
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Three Lake Country children turned a potentially tragic event into a celebration of bravery. On Feb. 17, barely more than a week after a Lake Country man had died when he fell through the ice, three youths ventured on to Wood Lake. “The ice appeared to be safe, and indeed much of it was, so they decided to explore a little,” said Cst. Kris Clark, with the RCMP. “About 25 feet from shore, one of the group, a 12-year-old boy, fell through the ice into the freezing waters. The two girls with him, 11 and 12, attempted to help him but the younger girl fell through the ice as well. Her arm was in a sling and she was immediately having difficulty staying above water.” The boy, realizing that he needed to get her out, dove under water and pushed the girl up on to the ice where she lay suffering from the shocking effects of the cold. The boy was still trapped, however, as he was unable to get himself high enough on to the ice to
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is proceeding with plans for a new community hall. “It’s a necessity,” said George Hawrys, a longtime resident. “The current one has done its duty and the community has outgrown its size.” The present facility by Grindrod Elementary, which fits about 50 people, started out as a house in about 1905. It was then turned over for public use. “It’s in very poor condition,” said Herman Halvorson, with the association’s building committee. “It’s at the point of no return.” Association members voted Feb. 20 to construct a new community hall in Grindrod Park. However, the funds required for a new structure must be raised first. The total project cost is about $265,000. About $200,000 could be generated
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and with it being on the river, the new hall will get more use.” Among the activities at the existing hall are church services, pancake breakfasts, crib nights, potluck dinners, reunions and anniversaries. Besides fundraising, the recreation association is also ensuring all regulatory approvals are in place for a new hall. “There has been significant co-operation from the Fortune parks and recreation district and the Regional District of North Okanagan,” said Halvorson. For more information about the hall replacement project or to support fundraising efforts, call Halvorson at 250-838-7407 or Lindsay Kibbe at 250838-6096.
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Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick says it’s time a clinic was established here to help patients deal with chronic pain. Letnick, in an open letter to the Interior Health Authority, says he believes that despite investment and increases in other health areas here, services to help those with chronic pain need to be addressed and improved as well. “As with any new program, the challenge will be finding the funds to deliver the service,” said Letnick, chairman Norm Letnick of the Legislature’s standing committee on health. The MLA’s call comes after one of the Central Okanagan’s local specialists who dealt with the issue of pain management moved to Nanaimo, citing a lack of staff and equipment to properly deal with the issue. In his letter, Letnick said it is important to make progress on helping people stay healthy, manage chronic care issues, improve access to primary care specialists, reduce wait times, get patients out of hallways in hospitals and avoid readmissions. And he says creation of a pain management clinic here would help. Currently there is not a full clinic to deal with pain management issues in the Interior. “We are making progress but we have more work to do,” said Letnick.
Council grants funds ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Spallumcheen council has ratified a number of grant-in-aid recommendations for community groups from its committee of the whole. The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Arts Society will receive $2,000, but a further request for $4,000 for exterior renovations was not supported by council. The museum will also receive $9,750 in fee for service from the township. The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce will also receive a fee for service in the amount of $8,000, but only for 2012. Other organizations receiving grants-inaid include O’Keefe Ranch ($5,000); Okanagan Boys and Girls Club ($1,500); North Okanagan Ploughing Match Association ($1,000) and the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department ($500). Council did not support two other grants-inaid requests from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Environmental Trust ($2,000) and the Vernon Fraternal Order of Eagles Disaster Relief Trailer ($1,000).
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It took a long time for the Vernon Vipers to clear out of Prospera Centre and board the bus home from Chilliwack Tuesday night. Part of it was shear exhaustion from doing as head coach Jason Williamson requested, which was to play like their season depended on it. The other part was the numbing combination of disbelief and dismay at having officially missed the B.C. Hockey League playoffs after falling 4-2 to the host Chiefs, despite being the better team on the night. “It was one of those ones where, after the game, I didn’t know what to say to them,” said Williamson. “I don’t think you can outplay a team like that and still not win.” It is the first time since the 2000-01 season that Vernon will not be in the postseason. In a bitter twist of fate, Williamson was team captain that year, and it still stings. “It was tough. It was a transition year that year too, but we definitely rebounded going to a league final next year,” said Williamson, who urged his players to learn from the disappointment. “The guys that are moving on have to take that and learn from it. The guys that are coming back have to let it sting all summer long and come back prepared to change that.” All Chilliwack (31-22-1-3) needed Tuesday night was a single point to clinch the fourth and final Interior Conference berth ahead of Vernon (28-27-1-2), and netminder Mitch Gillam made sure they got it, recording 47 saves to earn first star before 1,700 fans. After Chilliwack was outshot 12-6 in the opening period, Alexandre Perron put the Chiefs on the board 3:51 into the second frame with a powerplay goal. The Quebec native snuck in from the point and punched a loose puck past netminder Kirby Halcrow. Trevor Hills made it 2-0 just over a minute
later when Kit Sitterley threw a sharp-angle shot on net that redirected in off Hill’s skate. Vernon capitalized on a string of Chilliwack penalties later in the second. With Shay Laurent serving a boarding call, Viper rookie Adam Tambellini popped a rebound past Gillam for his 24th goal. The Snakes tied the game just as a charging penalty to Michael Spring had expired. Michael Zalewski set Darren Nowick up with a drop pass, and Nowick went top shelf over Gillam’s glove for his team-leading 27th goal. David Thompson, one-timing a point shot through traffic, recorded the winner early in the third period. Josh Hansen added an empty-netter with 18 seconds to play. There were a number of factors that contributed to Vernon’s demise, some controllable, others not. Every team felt the effect of having two fewer playoff berths and reduced roster sizes. The latter was particularly felt by the Vipers, who lost close to 200 man-games to injury, and called up 56 affiliate players. “Not one single game did I have to healthy scratch someone this year,” said Williamson. (Defenceman) Luke Juha played 10 games. (Captain) Pat McGillis missed half a season.” Nowick, John Knisley, Ben Gamache, Max Mowat and Colton Sparrow also missed significant time to injury. Another glaring statistic is the Vipers home and away records. They have the third most home wins (21) of any team, but they also hold the third-worst road record (7-21-0-1). “That’s the difference right there,” said Williamson. “I don’t even know how to explain it. You look at last night’s game where we were the better team but we still didn’t win the game on the road.” Vernon ends the regular season with a home-and-home series against the Salmon
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Vernon Vipers’ netminder Kirby Halcrow (middle) and defenceman Sean Robertson (left) track a rebound in BCHL action against the host Chilliwack Chiefs Tuesday night at Prospera Centre. Arm SilverBacks (16-34-0-8), starting Friday night at Wesbild Centre. The playoffs are no longer a reality, but Williamson expects his team to play for pride. “It comes down to 20-year-olds going out on a high,” he said. “It’s your last home game here in front of your fans, so go play for each other,” he said. “For the guys coming back, the year didn’t go like they wanted it to, so they have something to prove.” The Vipers will lose McGillis, Nowick, Knisley, Zalewski, Colton Cyr, Gamache, Sean Robertson and Halcrow to either NCAA
scholarships or graduation. SNAKE BITES: Chilliwack bench boss Harvey Smyl has never missed the playoffs in 16 years as a head coach in the BCHL... The Penticton Vees established another BCHL record with their 53rd win after they hammered the Trail Smoke Eaters 10-0 Tuesday night. They broke the record held by the 1989-90 New Westminster Royals and by the 1998-99 Vipers. The win was also their 41st consecutive victory, breaking a mark set by the 1989-90 Sudbury Wolves and now-defunct Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats in 1999-00.
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Vernon Panthers' Quinsy Leier (from left) celebrates with teammates Megan Johnston, Sage Blundell and Heather Campbell after their last-second win over St. Thomas Aquinas in their B.C. Girl's Basketball Championship opener Wednesday in Kamloops.
Day 1 of the B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships and Vernon Panther co-coaches Bobby Mitchell and Lonny Mazurak were already stress cases. Sage Blundell made a nice post move down low and buried a buzzerbeater as the cardiac Cats brushed back the St. Thomas Aquinas Fighting Saints of North Vancouver 65-63 in their opening game Wednesday afternoon in Kamloops. “This was a battle right to the last second, with both teams having
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leads,” said Mitchell. VSS, ranked No. 10, trailed by a point after the first quarter, but rallied to take a nine-point advantage into the break. With six minutes left in regulation, Aquinas nailed a pair of three-pointers to make it a two-point game, and then took the lead. The Panthers’ Mary Rice and Jenna Marrion hit big free throws to equalize with three seconds left, and after a VSS timeout, Blundell drained the winner. Game MVP Quincy Leier led the Cats with 20 points and 12 rebounds and Karley Fugel had 11 points and
six boards. “As coaches, we couldn’t be more proud of the kids for sticking together and coming up with the win,” said Mitchell. “We have been playing great team basketball for a few weeks now and it is continuing on the big stage, so many players came in and did something to help us today.” Vernon faced the Seycove Seyhawks of North Vancouver in quarterfinals Thursday. Seycove stuffed the South Okanagan Hornets of Oliver 80-63 in their Wednesday tilt.
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The Lakeside Printing Predators defended their North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League title, icing the Bannister GM Blazers 11-4 in the championship game Monday night at Civic Arena. Assistant captain Ryan Lazar opened the scoring for the Predators at the two-minute mark, only to have the Blazers equalize on a strike by Tiege Doughty. Lazar buried his second goal with eight minutes left in the first, but Miles Wohlford wristed one home to pull the Blazers even again. With 16 seconds left in the first, Lakeside captain Landon Currie scored to give the Preds a 3-1 lead at the break. Lakeside struck four more times in the second period, with Reid Lawrence starting the attack on a sweet pass from Lazar. Currie, defenceman Cole Martin and Jonas Ramsey, showing great hustle, also got in on the offence. Wohlford countered with his second for the Blazers, assisted by Doughty. Noah Foufoulas, taking over from Mackenzie, made some solid glove saves, aided by the defensive play of Ryan
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The District of Coldstream is proposing to amend the Zoning Bylaw to implement policies from the Coldstream Agricultural Plan - Planning Strategy. Two new rural zones are being proposed for inclusion into the Zoning Bylaw: Rural 10 (RU.10) and Rural 30 (RU.30). The proposed RU.10 Zone has a minimum lot size of 10 hectares and the proposed RU.30 Zone has a minimum lot size of 30 hectares. These minimum lot size requirements only apply to proposed subdivisions and will not impact the current use of properties located within the proposed new zones. All lands located within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) are proposed to be rezoned from Rural Two (RU.2) to RU.10. All lands designated in the Official Community Plan (OCP) as Rural 30 are proposed to be rezoned from RU.2 to RU.30. Properties designated in the OCP as RU.2 will maintain the RU.2 zoning as they are not located within the ALR or within the area designated in the OCP as Rural 30 (i.e. the Ranchlands, parts of Buchanan Road, parts of Highway 6, and Brewer Road). The proposed zoning amendment also establishes new regulations for urban agriculture, ‘home plate’ or non-farm improvements to farming parcels, and farm worker housing. The March 14th Open House is an opportunity for the community to learn more about proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1597, 2011. There will be an opportunity to provide input at the official Public Hearing to be scheduled in the future.
For more information about the Agricultural Plan and the proposed zoning amendment, please visit the District’s website at www.districtofcoldstream.ca or contact Craig Broderick, Director of Development Services, at Website: www.districtofcoldstream.ca 250-545-5304, or at planner@district.coldstream.bc.ca.
Jakes, Tyson Sampert and Mac Gilchrist. Colton Schaper-Kotter feathered a pass to Currie, who went post-and-in to commence another four-goal spree for the Preds in the final period. Ramsey netted his second goal by converting the rebound off a Jacob Soucy shot, Currie pocketed his fourth goal, and Schaper-Kotter capped the Lakeside scoring with a breakaway snipe. The Blazers’ Sam Frisby fired a consolation goal with 24 seconds to play. The Preds got offensive support from the hardworking girl duo of Rachael Kroeker and Kim Whitelaw, and other solid efforts from Dallas Howard and Chris Aldrich. The Preds, coached by Joe O’Hearn, Marlon SchaperKotter, Darren Kroeker and Sheldon Aldrich, head to the OMAHA championships this weekend in Penticton. The Predators upended the Stevenson Mechanical Blues 3-1, while the Blazers edged the Butcher Boys Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout after triple 3-on-3 overtime, in semifinal Sunday play. Currie supplied 2+1, while Lawrence converted a breakaway, as the Preds beat the Blues. Lazar earned three assists. D-man Cody Webb scored for the Blues, who got great netminding from Garrett Adams. Foufoulas stopped the Blues’ Samantha Head on a penalty shot with the Preds up 2-1 late in the third period. Alex Laurila buried the shootout winner, and added
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Cole Martin (left) of the Lakeside Printing Predators tries to lose Vernon Blazers’ Alex Laurila in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League playoff final action Monday night at Civic Arena. a goal in regulation, as the Blazers brushed back the Red Wings in the other semi. Sebastien Wenger and Wohlford provided the GM gang’s other regulation markers, while Jake Pelletier, with a pair, and Hayden Vardon handled the Wings’ offence. The Blues reached the semis by ambushing the regular-season champion Salmon Arm Salmar Lightning 5-1 Saturday in Enderby. Roadrunner Braeden Cooper provided 3+1 to boost the Blues, while linemates Nick
Mitchell (1+3) and Braydie Allan (1G) helped out. Webb was a standout on defence with three assists. In Atom Super League playoff action, the North Okanagan Dark Knights stopped K2 Stone Crushers 4-1 in the B final in Salmon Arm. In semifinal action, the Knights got four goals from Dylan Huber, a pair from Logan Shillington and a single from Mason Buzzell to beat Denny’s Lightning 7-3. Knights’ goalie Wyatt Fowler earned the win.
Velocity clip Flyers for title Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Scotiabank Velocity claimed the Bantam Super Hockey League pennant with an 8-2 win over the Interior Savings Flyers Monday at Pat Duke Memorial Arena. An own-goal had the Velocity reeling early, but the team regrouped to take a 4-2 lead at the break, and took over in the second half. Velocity offence came from Jeremy Pogue (from Brandon Magnus and Kyle Dennis), Seth Blundell (from Isaiah Wenger), Marcus Finn (from Marshall Box), Blundell (from Wenger), Box (from Austin Picard), Finn (from Blundell), Jeremy Pogue (from Cole Bradley) and Blundell (from Wenger). Jacob Holland, who shares netminding duties with Sylvain Lucet, made 43 saves for the win. The Velocity grounded the Lumby Stars 4-3 in round-robin play Friday night at Civic Arena, with Wenger opening the scoring from Box and Blundell 12:32 into the first period. Dennis scored in the second frame, and Blundell, from Pogue and Magnus, and Bradley,
from Wenger, completed the attack in the third. Having already clinched first in the roundrobin, the Velocity exploded for six third-period goals to outgun the North Okanagan Knights 9-5 Saturday. Velocity goals came from Jeff Hiscoe (from Box and Wenger), Finn (from Blundell), Box (from Finn), Blundell (from Hiscoe), Parker Wadsworth (from Pogue and Dennis), Finn (from Blundell), Wadsworth (from Pogue), Blundell, and Pogue (from Dennis). Facing North Okanagan in a semifinal rematch Sunday, the Velocity overcame a slow start to earn a 9-3 win. Trailing 2-0 at the break, the Velocity dominated the second half with nine straight goals. Holland finished with 38 saves. Velocity offence came from Box (from Wenger and Blundell), Blundell (from Box), Hiscoe (from Blundell and Dennis), Finn (from Dennis), Dennis (from Pogue and Finn), Hiscoe (from Box), Blundell (from Wenger and Finn), Magnus (from Finn), and Box (from Wenger).
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Cotter slips at Brier Morning Star Staff
Vernon skip Jim Cotterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roller coaster ride at the Tim Hortons Brier took a serious midweek downturn in Saskatoon. After opening the national curling playdowns with a pair of losses, the VernonKelowna foursome (third Kevin Folk, second Ty Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky, formerly of Vernon) went on a four-game tear, only to drop four in a row. Cotter dipped to 4-6 after giving up singles in the final three ends to fall 7-5 to New Brunswickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terry Odishaw Thursday afternoon. The B.C. crew wrapped up the round-robin against Yu k o n / N o r t h w e s t Territoriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jamie Koe (6-4) Thursday night. Cotterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slide began Tuesday afternoon with an 8-6 loss to Newfoundland/ Labradorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brad Gushue, which snowballed into Wednesday morning with an 8-4 loss to Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glenn
NOTEBOOK CYCLING/SKIING - The 20th annual Up and Down Spin and Stride rec race goes Saturday, March 31 at 8 a.m., starting and ďŹ nishing 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 at 558-5526, or e-mail him at sigal1@telus.net. FASTBALL - Vernon Minor Fastball is hosting
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Sovereign seventh Sovereign Lake Nordic Club ranked seventh out of 19 teams at the Midget Championships last weekend at Telemark Cross-Country Ski Club in West Kelowna In the 400-metre sprint course free technique event, Sovereignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aidan Andrews was 12th and Emma Smedley took 16th in the 1999-born division. For the 2000 age class, Finn Plummer was 10th and Jarrod Latta 19th, while in the female category, Sydney Embleton took 11th, Paige Latta 15th and Madison Catt earned 24th. The Sovereign team of Ian Oliphant, Plummer, Jarrod Latta and Andrews ranked 11th in the 4 x 1.5-km classic/free relay, while the foursome of Koll Cherkowski, George Wiseman, Hayden Catt and Noah Podolski was 18th. In the female 4 x 1.5-km, the team of Smedley, Samantha Loewen, Lynley Gordon-Mason and Embleton took sixth, while Paige Latta, Madison Land, Chloee Richey and Madison Catt teamed up for 14th. In the unofficial female 4 x 1.5-km, Clara Hardy, Natasha Loewen and Katarina Czenczek and were sixth. In 1999-born 2-km classic, Andrews placed 13th for the boys, and Smedley and Loewen were eighth and 22nd respectively for the girls. In the 2000-born class, Jarrod Latta was 14th for the boys 2-km, while Paige Latta was seventh and Embleton was 16th for the girls. In the 2001 2-km classic, Oliphant was fifth, Podolski was 11th and Cherkowski was 20th for the boys. Hardy led the girls with 13th, GordonMason was 17th, Czenczek was 27th, Richey was 29th and Land was 30th. In the 2002 boys 2-km, Hayden Catt was 19th, Wiseman 20th. In the female category, Loewen was 19th.
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The Nedco Titans grabbed an early 4-0 lead and hung on to ground the KT’s Thunder 5-2 in the North Okanagan Midget Super Hockey League playoff final Monday night at Wesbild Centre. Rookies Austin Bosquet, Brett Shaigec and Josh Lerbeck each supplied 1+1 for the Titans, who got stellar goaltending from Rodger Sewell. Graduating centre Yanik Fillion-Murphy supplied 1+2, while third-year d-man Gavin Banning also scored. Brendan Squair and Marcus Kehler replied for the Thunder, who topped the preliminary round at 3-0, including a 5-3 win over the Titans. Titan head coach Kevin Murphy was impressed with the way the entire team bought into the game-plan. “We knew that the Thunder had been playing great hockey throughout the playoffs and figured that the only way to stop them was to come at them hard right from the get go,” he said. “Because their players move the puck so quickly, we had to take away their time and space, particularly in the neutral zone. If our players had sat back, we would have been on our heels all night.” The Titans advance to the Okanagan playdowns Friday night in Penticton, along with the host team, West Kelowna and Merritt. Nedco edged the Talon Benefits Ajax 2-1, while the Thunder rolled over the regular-season champion Vernon Authentic Plaque & Trophy Tropics 6-2 in semifinal Sunday games at Civic Arena. Fillion-Murphy and Banning scored for the Titans, who got an all-planet glove save by Sewell off Kristian Currie, from gimme range, late in the game. Dallas Zupp responded for the Ajax in the third period. It was 2-0 Titans after one period. Murphy credited d-men Banning, Shaigec, Quin Finnocchio and Homenik for keeping the speedy Ajax forwards to the outside, and Sewell for coming up with the big save when needed. The rest of the Titan roster was: Garrett Dansereau, Chad Woodhead, Mark Francis, Chris Gallant, Kolton Kirschner and Max Mitchell. In their semifinal loss to the Thunder, captain Russell Hickman, from Travis Webster and Brock Wagner, got the Tropics on the board in the second frame while Webster, from Wagner, closed out the team’s scoring in the third. The Tropics qualified for the semis by beating the Lumby Stars 8-3 at the Civic Saturday night. Wagner turned the hat trick while Hickman, Rowyn Lewis-Hatherly, Webster, Connor Smidt and Mitchell Cousins also scored for the Tropics. Luke Vandale backstopped the team to victory.
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VERNON HOCKEY LEAGUE TUESDAY Game 1 @ Civic Arena ROYAL LEPAGE WHALERS 10 – Ben Cave 3+1, Curtis Wakelin 1+4, Corey Nicholson 1+3, Mark Trevelyan 1+2, Jason Anderson, Jerry Reinhardt, Denis Ouellette, Jason Charlton; Goalie: Jamie Bond 33 saves KAL TIRE KNIGHTS 7 – Bobby Nichols 2+1, Jake Stuchberry, Jesse Beley, Cody Watson, Taylor Summerfelt, Robbie Edwards; Steele Warrens 33 saves Game 2 @ Civic Arena KASPER DENTURE RED WINGS 10 – Rhett Ballard 3+2, Mike Tew 2+3, Cody Bostock 2+1, Jarret Watts 1+4, Blair Fernley 1+3, Dean Francks 1+3; Goalie: Jaron Chasca 33 saves KALAVIDA FLYERS 6 – Corey Massie 2+1, Rick Galvango 2, Jeff Kuzniar, Logan Massie; Bryon Tiggelaar 33 saves Game 3 @ Civic Arena R.E. POSTILL & SONS ORPHANS 6 – Leath Gare 3+2, Bryce Kakoske 2+1, Mike French 1+2; Goalie: Jason Silzer 28 saves GODARD EXCAVATING PREDATORS 5 – Danny Stein 2+1, Luc Blinkhorn 2, Justin Horochuk 1+2; Goalie: Danny Roberts 32 saves
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Lumby skaters enjoyed stellar results at the Lake Country Freeskate Competition. Back, from left, Kora Davis (7th Prelimin Ladies 11 & Over), Taya Plamondon (3rd Pre-Prelimin Ladies), Andraya Holmes (3rd Pre-Intro Interpretive), Danika Pedersen (6th Jr. Bronze Ladies 13 & Over). Front, Jade Klimp (Silver Ribbon Performance Assessment), Jessica Linenko (1st Pre-Prelim) Ladies), Alexandra Miller (2nd Pre-Prelimin Ladies), Kaelyn McRae (3rd Pre-Prelimin Ladies).
Silvertips topple Cowboy gang Continued from A24 After dropping their opening three round-robin games, the Corbett Office Plus Cowboys rallied to earn silver in the B final, falling 4-2 to the Salmon Arm Blackburn Excavating Silvertips Monday in Winfield. Jeremy Clark, from Nik Wasylyk, and Mitch Lukacs, from Cam Sawdon, handled the Vernon attack. Yager Krenz and Austin Goss were solid in net and kept the Cowboys in striking range. Said coach Dan Wilson: “We had some peaks and valleys this year and I am proud to say that the Cowboys pulled together like a family.” Sawdon earned his first career hat trick as the Cowboys opened weekend play with a 10-3 win over the host Winfield #1 Saturday. Lukacs (2+3), Justin Ramsey (2), Dustin Folliott (1+3), Scott Latwat and Brett Mitchell chipped in on offence for the Corbett crew, who welcomed back Sam Whitelaw from an elbow injury. Krenz and Goss were stellar in sharing the victory. In the semifinals Sunday at Civic Arena, big d-man Nathan Meyer fired the overtime winner as the Cowboys shaded Winfield #2 6-5. Ramsey (1+2), Clark (1+2), Lukacs, Mitchell and Folliott scored in regulation, with assists going to Nat Wilson and Adam Michelin. Meanwhile, in Bantam Tier 1 exhibition action, the Sun Valley Source For Sports Renegades stuffed the host Salmon Arm SilverBacks 5-3 Sunday. Carson Richards opened the scoring 5:18 into the first period on a nifty pass from Blaine Caton. Jorden Dewing fired one past the Salmon Arm goaltender on a great pass from Jeff Bochon to make it 2-0 early in the second. Salmon Arm cut the lead in half later in the second period, but Caton, set up by Richards and Bochon, scored 45 seconds into the third period to restore the two-goal lead. The Silverbacks counted two quick goals to tie the game 3-3 with six minutes to play. Singles by the Renegades’ Jagger Williamson, unassisted, and Dewing, with an empty-netter, secured the win. Louis Springer and Bryce Dyck shared goaltending duties.
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Healthy food proving too costly B.C. dieticians say low income families can’t afford nutritious meals JEFF NAGEL Black Press
A family on welfare would have to spend as much as 47 per cent of their household income to put healthy food on the table, according to a new report on the cost of nutritious food. The B.C. chapter of the Dieticians of Canada pegs the cost of providing a family of four with a nationally defined basket of nutritious food – basic staples and produce but no pre-packaged meals – at an average of $868 per month in B.C. It would eat up 15 per cent of the $67,200 median income for a typical B.C. family of four and a much higher proportion for those in or near poverty. Single people on income assistance and even a family of four on a lower earned income would pay at least a third of their income, the report found. That doesn’t leave enough to pay the typical cost of housing, it found, estimating many welfare families would face a $100 to $300 gap each month if they tried to buy what’s nutritious. “People end up using food banks and a lot of free food services,” said Kristen Yarker, executive director of the B.C. dieticians group. “They end up spending a lot of their time accessing those and lining up, which isn’t a great solution.” Others go without, she said, or opt for cheaper, less healthy food options. The report found the nutritious food basket price hasn’t changed since 2009, but is up nearly 40 per cent since 2001, when it stood at $626. Meanwhile, Yarker noted, housing, gasoline, utilities and other competing costs have steadily climbed, leaving less in household budgets to devote to good food. “The problem is getting worse,” she said. “Income assistance and disability assistance rates have not kept up.” Poor nutrition can spell trouble for children in school, harm pregnancies for expectant mothers and hurt productivity of adult workers.
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A new report details the high cost of nutritious food for B.C.’s low-income families. Over the long term, the report said, poor food increases rates of diabetes and heart disease, ultimately shortening lives and costing the health care system more money. Dieticians, nutritionists and volunteers surveyed prices in grocery stores across B.C. to calculate the food basket cost in each region. B.C.’s minimum wage rises to $10.25 an hour in May. But the dieticians group is calling for a series of further reforms to help the poor. It wants B.C. to raise welfare rates, add more affordable housing, enact a living wage policy, pursue a poverty reduction strategy and develop sustainable food systems that can eventually replace food banks.
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Daylight Saving Time comes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday for
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!RTIST IS TAKING IT BACK TO THE STREETS Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Benny Hannya has been given a legal platform -- make that a wall -for his brand of art
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Benny Hannya stares at the wall in front of him. Shaking a can, he triggers the nozzle, emitting a stream of crimson that erupts against the stark, white surface. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no thought-out plan, as he reaches for more cans, their hiss bringing the wall to life, streaking it with colourful lines, lettering, squiggles that resemble symbols, and even smiley-faced tear drops. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this stream of consciousness that Hannya usually canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t apply in his other line of work as a tattoo artist. But when it comes to the streets, well in this case, the windowfront space in the Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG), all the rules have been thrown out. Often thought as vandalism â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the supposed desecration of walls and streets with spray painted designs and words â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; graffiti is usually not tolerated by the authorities. And those who are caught can suffer some consequence. Hannya should know. He was arrested as a youth a few times while in his hometown of Armstrong for graffiti-related acts. But lately, the 22 year old has turned the nozzle towards something he feels is more productive. His latest exploits can be seen from the street level on 31st Avenue looking into the front window of the VPAG, where he and fellow artist Cody Moyor have created an indoor graffiti-inspired installation called While You Were Sleeping, produced directly on the gallery walls using spray paint and felt markers. Hannya avoids the term graffiti artist to describe what he does. He isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hiding like
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Armstrong raised artist Benny Hannya works on his latest designs at Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Five Fathoms tattoo studio, where he works as an apprentice. famed street artist Banksy, the subject and filmmaker of the appraised documentary film, Exit Through the Giftshop, and has always been quite up front about his escapades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing is not much different from a mural, but the fact is most street art is illegal... You are liberating spaces that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yours,â&#x20AC;? said Hannya. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve viewed both sides and understand both sides when it comes to people saying that graffiti or street art is vandalism. My thinking is if they give me a space, then I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paint peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to replicate what people have been doing in Vancouver, New York, and in other urban centres.â&#x20AC;? To hardcore street artists, Hannya hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completely gone soft. Instead, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learned to work with the system. His VPAG installation not only addresses issues surrounding
the legitimacy of urban art and its function within a community, but it has captured a whole new audience. It was deemed â&#x20AC;&#x153;a dope exhibit,â&#x20AC;? by one recent guest at the art gallery, and has been popular with youth, many of them carrying skateboards, who would normally not think to enter the doors. Hannya was, not too long ago, one of those kids. He first became interested in street art with the 2005 opening of his hometown skate park in Armstrong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On opening day they did some graffiti, and I was captivated by it â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how it was applied and completed in a short period of time,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the fact that you could be productive so fast and so efficiently to cover a space.â&#x20AC;? The young teenager then decided to make his own mark, literally, to the skate park,
but says some of the skaters complained, so he instead started painting on the streets â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a move that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go over that well in his small town, hence the arrests. Not wanting to cause more trouble, Hannya decided to approach the city and the Armstrong Pellet Plant about allowing him and other street artists to paint an unused 50-feet wide-by-10-feet tall wall at the pellet mill. Former Armstrong mayor Jerry Oglow showed support for the project, and the wall soon became a haven for artists who came from all over the place, said Hannya. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just wanted a space... It worked really well, and people started travelling from Kelowna and Vancouver to Armstrong, not to vandalize, but to paint. We even had a paint depot, where we had access to free spray paint.â&#x20AC;? Eventually the project was shut down, but Hannya says it instilled in him a reason and interest to pursue art. Now a respected tattoo artist, who works out of Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Five Fathoms studio, Hannya is about to work on his first official outdoor public art project, aside from skin â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a legal one at that. He has been given permission to paint a cement wall on the third floor of the cityowned Parkade, located atop the VPAG, and gets started on the project today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I want to do with the project with the VPAG is not graffiti, but I want to paint a crazy mural and also express my love for older typography and lettering,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the project will appeal to older members of the community as it uses phrasing, letters and words of an older generation â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that timeless poetry. I also want to let people know that you have control of where you live, and can express yourself if you find the right ways.â&#x20AC;? Those wishing to watch Hannya at work can visit the Parkade at approximately 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. both today and Saturday.
"ANDS ROCK FOR CARE IN SUPPORT OF 6*( CANCER CENTRE Morning Star Staff
Thirteen bands. Twelve hours of music. One important cause. Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Longhorn Pub once again opens its doors to the fourth annual Rock for Care, Sunday. The rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll marathon, which raises money for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, features some of the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best known rock bands, all of whom have donated their time to support this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cause, the Vernon Jubilee Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre, said Rick Zipp, who is a founder of the event as well as founder/ guitarist with Kelowna band Wheelhouse.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year since we started we have raised $2,500 for the hospital,â&#x20AC;? said Zipp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal this year is to raise at least a little bit more money than last year and to have a lot of fun. In a musicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view, we get to see a lot of other musicians that day that we normally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to see because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all busy playing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to catch up with everyone.â&#x20AC;? Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event welcomes new band Tin Can Jam to the fold, as well as the return of Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own Redfish, who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played at Rock for Care for a few years, said Zipp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a lot of repeat bands who are our staples.â&#x20AC;? Host band Wheelhouse will kick start the event at noon
Sunday with the Paddio Daddios, followed by Indecision at 1 p.m.; Tin Can Jam at 2 p.m.; Moni Funk and The Groove Machine at 3 p.m.; Bliss and special guest at 4 p.m.; Redfish at 5 p.m.; the Floyd Vedan Band at 6 p.m.; Ten2Nine at 7 p.m.; The Hip Replacements at 8 p.m.; Lefty at 9 p.m.; the Flying Weekenders at 10 p.m.; and the Downing Whales at 11 p.m. The event also features a silent auction, 50/50 draws and door prizes. Admission is by donation. Host band Wheelhouse will also be performing at the Longhorn tonight and Saturday night. The Longhorn Pub is located at 4513-25th Ave.
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here are more than 10,000 movies made every year. Most of these films we never hear about, let alone see. Approximately 600 movies are made in America every year, of these films, maybe 200 get big screen circulation, the rest we might catch on DVD or TV. We in the North Okanagan are lucky to have some of these smaller films presented every year by the Vernon Film Society. The 18th annual Vernon International Film Festival runs today to Thursday at Vernon’s Towne Taylor & Howe Theatre and we encourage everyone to get out and see some or all of these films. Friday March 9 Starbuck (Canada) French/ English subtitles. 5 p.m. 14A. A train-wreck of a middle-aged man lives a loser’s life. One day a lawyer informs him that he’s fathered 533 children by donating sperm (his best skill.) Some are taking legal action to reveal the true identity of the infamous, anonymous “Starbuck.” Buzz: Starbuck’s premise could easily be remade into a big Hollywood comedy, so go see it before it’s ruined. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (U.K.) English. 7:30 p.m. 14A. Having been dismissed from the Secret Intelligence Service, George Smiley (Oscar nominated Gary Oldman) is brought back into the fold when the former head of MI6 asks him to smoke out a mole who’s leaking secrets to the Soviets. Taylor: Great cast, fine film, if you relish hushed conversation. Two out of five. Saturday March 10 Margin Call (U.S.) English. 5 p.m. 14A. A Wall Street thriller entangling the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. Taylor: A great ensemble cast shine in this morality tale about greed, power and the reality of money. First feature from writer/director J.C. Chandor. Remember that name. Three out of five. Howe: Very interesting film. One of the best I’ve seen in a long time. Four out of five. Women on the 6th Floor (France) French / English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. 14A. A boring, conservative Parisian couple in the 1960s have their bourgeois life turned upside down by a group of sassy
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Kevin Spacey plays a veteran Wall Street trader in Margin Call. Glenn Close, below, transforms to play a male butler in Albert Nobbs. Spanish maids. Unrated. Buzz: A A bored French chambermaid, wife and feel-good, class mother, becomes romantically entangled smashing, stewith the game of Chess in this unusual reotypically light film about the line where passion becomes comedy. obsession. Sunday Buzz: Kevin Kline in his first completely March 11 French role. (Mmm, french roll....) It’s Buck (U.S.) quirky, it’s intelligent, it’s French. English 5 p.m. Tuesday March 13 p.m. G (coarse Small Town Murder Songs (Canada) language.) English 5 p.m. PG (language, sex, vioBuck chronlence.) icles the life, career and philosophies of the A policeman with a temper has his famreal life horse whisperer Buck Brannaman. ily and friends shun him after violently Buzz: Stunningly beautiful, inspiring, beating a man while on duty. Soon after, he amazing. See it on the big screen. must investigate a crime that leads the town A Separation (Iran) Persian/English people to believe he suspects people for subtitles 7:30 G (violence, language) personal reasons. Winner of the Golden Globe and Buzz: A taught, realistic, rural psychological thriller. Howe is going to see this! Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Take Shelter (U.S.) English 7:30 p.m. PG. Film, A Separation is the story of a married A man, haunted by premonitions of the Iranian couple who wish to be divorced. end of the world, prepares a survival shelter Buzz: It’s as ugly as any other divorce, in his backyard, while trying to convince his with the added problems of religious small town to do likewise. Is he right, is he dogma. It’s also a fascinating glimpse into crazy, or is it both? modern Iran. Monday March 12 See FILM SOCIETY on page B4 Albert Nobbs (U.K./Ireland) English. 5 p.m. PG. A moving and effectual portrait Country Legends of one woman’s solution to living in a world of 19th century gender inequality. ‘n Howe: Glenn Close does a fine acting job as one ugly bloke. 2.5 out of five. a Tribute Queen to Play (France/ Germany) English and French/ ONE of ICA’S NORTHAMER English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. IBUTE
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a working class hero. His targets are the government, banks, financiers, and Wrecking Ball military expansion. The theme is broken promises. ruce Springsteen’s 17th studio Jack of All Trades has Springsteen delivrecording is a protest album at ering a resigned Pete Seeger-type comheart; one that uses mentary on a worker’s plight that traditional folk and Southern sounds like simple acceptance, gospel sounds to carry the until the last two lines. message. As a master of the ironic stateThis isn’t an E Street Band ment, Springsteen can camouflage effort, although a few memhis message skillfully, making fools bers make appearances, speof many (as in Born in the USA). cifically late saxman, Clarence On Wrecking Ball he does it on We Clemons. Solo Springsteen is Take Care of Our Own, a seemingmore of a firebrand and politired, white and blue cheerleader cal commentator. Dean Gordon-Smith ly tune that’s not. Wrecking Ball yanks the As on his earlier album, spirit of Woody Guthrie up Nebraska, Springsteen uses folk music as to 2012 America with urgency: the more a platform and background. Death to My unrest in the establishment, the blunter Hometown is a rebel song played through will be Springsteen’s point of view. the medium of Irish folk music – a singDespite his successes, Springsteen’s
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along pub tune that sounds much older than it is. It sounds of pints of bitters and sing-along choruses that teeter on conviviality and bitterness. But Wrecking Ball harbours the classic Springsteen themes of defiance and hope that dovetail into authentic Jersey rock (the title track), detailing the destruction of a historic stadium that the Boss rocked many times and in its final days. An obvious metaphor made concrete and close to his heart. The production isn’t as basic as, say, Neil Young’s similarly themed album last year, but Springsteen uses producer Ron Aniello’s skills to create a smooth, clean recording that incorporates gospel choirs and preacher samples (Rocky Ground) that add a warm dimension to the Boss’ usually gritty songs. Springsteen, Clemons and Aniello get it out there for a final anthemic blast in Land of Hope and Dreams in spite of it all.
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Buzz: This film goes for the jugular. Taylor is going to see this movie! Wednesday March 14 Oranges and Sunshine (U.K./ Australia) English 5 p.m. PG. Set in the 1980s, a social worker from England stumbles upon a shocking revelation that thousands of children in the care of British Social Services in the 1940s were illegally and silently
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a very ugly part of Commonwealth history. Cloudburst (Canada) English 7:30 p.m. Unrated. (course language, sexual situations.) Stella (Olympia Dukakis) is a foulmouthed, obstreperous 80-year-old lesbian, comfortably ensconced in rural life with her longtime partner Dot, in Maine. After a nasty sexual accident, their children try to put one of them into care, the two are forced to elope to Nova Scotia. Buzz: If you like hilarious, dirty old ladies, this is the film for you. Guaranteed laughs. Thursday March 15 Carnage (France/ Germany/Poland/ Spain) English 5 p.m. PG. Two New York couples meet to have a civilized discussion about an earlier fight between their children. As the evening progresses, and the drinks flow, instinct replaces civility in this caustic and comic film by Roman Polanski.
Buzz: Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, John C. Reilly, and Christoph Waltz star, in one room, for 80 minutes. Can you say tension? Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (China/Hong Kong) Mandarin with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. PG. Around 640 AD, the first female Emperor of China, Wu, took the throne. Seen as a usurper by her male counterparts, they did everything they could to get rid of her, including booby trapping her coronation. Luckily, China’s kungfu version of Sherlock Holmes is on the side of justice, as he fights and sleuths his way through a strange and magical mystery. Taylor: It’s Wild Wild West meets Sherlock Holmes meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Three out of five. Admission to each film is $7, or $30 for a five-film pass, available at the Towne Cinema or the Bean Scene.
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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 9 TO THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 **DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (G) Saturday and Sunday 12:45. **DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX 3D (G) Friday to Sunday 3:35, 6:10, 9:00; Monday to Thursday 6:10, 9:00. **JOHN CARTER 3D (PG - Violence) Friday 3:25, 6:20, 9:10; Saturday and Sunday 12:35, 3:25, 6:20, 9:10; Monday to Thursday 6:20, 9:10. JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (G - May frighten young children) Friday 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Saturday and Sunday 1:40, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Monday to Thursday 7:10, 9:50. THE ARTIST (G - Violence) Friday 4:20, 7:00; Saturday and Sunday 1:30, 4:20, 7:00; Monday to Thursday 7:00. ACT OF VALOR () Friday 4:10, 6:50, 9:40; Saturday and Sunday 1:20, 4:10, 6:50, 9:40; Monday to Thursday 6:50, 9:40. GOON (18A - Frequent coarse language) Friday to Thursday 9:55. THE VOW (PG - Nudity, coarse language) Friday 4:40, 7:20, 9:45; Saturday and Sunday 1:50, 4:40, 7:20, 9:45; Monday to Thursday 7:20, 9:45. PROJECT X (18A - Frequent coarse language) Friday 4:50, 7:30, 10:00; Saturday and Sunday 2:00, 4:50, 7:30, 10:00; Monday to Thursday 7:30, 10:00.
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Live Wire ART SHOWS CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. Featuring locally-made jewelry, handcrafts, art and more. Call the shop for an appointment. COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Vernon Camera Club presents their latest exhibition and photography sale, Perceptions, now through April 30. The public will have an opportunity to meet with the photographers at the opening reception, tonight from 3 to 6 p.m. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Work by 29 B.C. artists is showcased in Gallery Odin’s 10th anniversary winter exhibition. Regular hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturdays, or call the gallery to make an appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. New exhibitions include Sande Waters’ Reverence in Gallery One, Eliza Fry’s Flight Path in Gallery Two and work by Wanda Lock on the NOAA members wall. Opening reception is Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Exhibitions run until April 21. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Vernon artist Katie Brennan’s Chasing Waves and Lorne Wagman’s Stone Lichen Weed continue at Headbones until March 17. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. The photography work of José Larochelle will be shown for the month of March. Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. KALAMALKA VERTIGO Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. Vernon-based artist Lisa Torrie presents a collection of her photographic works of all sorts of bugs found in the Vernon area. Runs until March 15. The gallery is open during college hours. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s annual winter show features a number of Okanagan artists showing everything from abstract work with wonderful colour and texture and beautiful realistic landscapes. The gallery also has local winter scenes, Silver Star/Sovereign, suitable for gift giving. The new show is also available for viewing at www.nadinesfineart.com. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Current exhibitions include Rodney Konopaki and Rhonda Neufeld: Drawn Passages, Stephen Lee Scott’s Beauty and Other Forms of Violence, Benny Hannya and Cody Moyor’s While You Were Sleeping, and the UBCO Advanced Printmaking student show, Proof Positive. All run to March 22. Today and Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., watch artist Hannya as he expands his street art-inspired installation on to the walls on the third floor of the Vernon Parkade, located above the gallery.
CONCERTS/DANCES A PHANTOM RETURNS Peter Karrie (the Welsh Phantom of the Opera) returns from the U.K. to B.C. for a tour of the Okanagan, including an appearance at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre tonight and Headbones Gallery Sunday. He will be performing many of his most famous theatrical roles from such triumphs as The Lion King, Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha, Miss Saigon, and many more, the highlight of which will be selections from his favourite musical Phantom of the Opera. He will be joined by coloratura soprano Melina Moore at both performances. Tickets for the Powerhouse performance are available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-SHOW or online at www.ticketseller.ca. Tickets for Headbones show are available at the Bean Scene or call 250-542-8987. BROADWAY SHOW STOPPERS Charity Van Gameren studios and Lights of Broadway present this exciting evening of the best of Broadway hits from Oliver to Phantom of the Opera, Saturday at 7 p.m. at Powerhouse Theatre. Tickets are $15 each, available at the Vernon Community Music School, 250-545-4977. Proceeds go to Lights of Broadway’s spring musical, The Wizard of Oz. FOURTH ANNUAL ROCK FOR CARE The Longhorn Pub in Vernon hosts this annual fundraiser for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, this year for the McMurtry-Bearg Cancer Centre. Features 13 bands and 12 hours of live music. Starts Sunday at noon, with a different band playing hourly. Admission is by donation. The Longhorn is located at 451325th Ave., Vernon. A TRIBUTE TO THE GUESS WHO Interior Savings and Wentworth Music presents this tribute to great Canadian band performed by students from Wentworth Music, Sunday at the Vernon Recreation Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students available at Wentworth Music. All proceeds to benefit the children at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. THE ELMER ISELER SINGERS Canada’s best known chamber choir will celebrate the North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s annual gala evening at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Monday. Matinee is at 1:30 p.m., with the gala/perfor-
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Black and White Wings, a mixed media piece in the exhibition, Flight Path, by Kaslo artist Eliza Fry is currently showing at Vernon’s Gallery Vertigo. Other new exhibitions feature the work of Deep Cove artist Sande Waters in Reverence as well as recent work by Lake Country’s Wanda Lock on the North Okanagan Artists Alternative Members Wall. An opening reception with two of the artists attending takes place at Vertigo Saturday at 7 p.m. mance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from the Ticket Seller in the Performing Arts Centre, ticketseller.ca, (250) 549-7469. Adults $35, under 18 $17.50, students on eyeGo $5. COUNTRY LEGENDS, CASH AND CLINE This tribute to Johnny Cash, starring David James and Big River, and Sara-Jeanne Hosie as Patsy Cline, takes the Vernon Performing Arts Centre stage March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.50 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.tickseller.ca. BLACK JACK COMEDY TOUR Internationally renowned comedians Mike MacDonald and Matt Billon perform two dates in the North Okanagan. They will be at the Best Western Vernon Lodge: Checkers Bar & Grill March 16. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $15, available at the hotel front desk or in Checkers. Call 250-541-2653 for info. The comedians also perform a show presented by Asparagus Theatre at the Centennial auditorium in Armstrong March 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at the door or call 1-250-838-0230 for more info. IRISH NIGHT Sing and dance to the music of the Chilly Creakers at All Saints Anglican Church Hall March 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be refreshments, snacks and entertainment. Tickets are $10 at the church office. ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH COD GONE WILD AND FRIENDS The Vernon band plays Newfoundland/Celtic inspired tunes from its second album, The Traveller, and welcomes all to a Maritime style kitchen party March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Show also features the Argyll Highland Dancers, the Argyll Celtic Choir, the Coldstream School Choir and various other musical guests from the community including Bob Oldfield from The Creeks, Ann Dorval, Neil Morrison, Ron Light, and Miriam Campbell. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
FILMS GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. On Monday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., is a film screening of Woodhaven: An Eco Art Experience, filmed by UBCO professor Nancy Homes and artist Lori Mairs, and a hosting of the organization Green Drinks Vernon. Admission is by donation. VERNON FILM SOCIETY Starting today to Thursday, is the 18th annual International Film Festival at the Vernon Towne Cinema. Programs are available at the Towne and other locations around town, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca. Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass and tickets are on sale at the theatre and the Bean Scene (across the street from theatre).
ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6642. Thursday and Saturdays are jam nights starting at 8 p.m. with host Dan Engelland. No cover charge. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 5460044. Superstar Karaoke is now on every Friday night, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Everyone welcome. Come out and have fun. BLUEGRASS JAMS Vernon Community Arts Centre, Polson Park. The bluegrass jams happen every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Start time is 7 p.m., $3 drop in fee. For more information, call Sid at 250-549-1024. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams take place at the Blue Ox. More info at www.RauckOn.com. CLIFFS BISTRO AND BAKERY 409 Cliff Ave., by the bridge in Enderby, 838-2328. Open mic now held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Come out, bring your voice, bring your acoustic instruments or come out to listen! COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd. Family friendly, low-cost evening of acoustic music, story telling, and poetry by a variety of local performers takes place every third Saturday of the month. Participants wanting to perform should come a bit early to sign-up. Open to music, spoken word, comedy (clean). There will be a concession of goodies and refreshments by donation. Admission is $4. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show is at 7 p.m. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Every Friday and Saturday night, Oakey Doakey Karaoke, with Jeff, starts at 8:30 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 5466355. The acoustic-style open mic, hosted by Rory, now takes place every second Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and/or voice. Open to music, poetry, story-telling, comedy. Family-friendly evening. Limited seating so come out early and sign up when you arrive. LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Spotlight Karaoke DJ Entertainment every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday is DJ music. Saturday is country DJ music. Sunday is an open mic jam session, 19-plus. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 167 LUMBY 2016 Miller St. (250) 547-2338. There will be a karaoke at the Lumby Legion March 16 and 30, April 13 and 27, May 11 and 25 and June 8 and 22. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 5423321. The Sunday afternoon jam, hosted by the New Classics, takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. Check out Toro’s on Friday nights for a new acoustic open mic! Come out to listen and/or bring your acoustic instrument and perform. Show starts at 8 p.m. For more information call Keith @ 250-5496520 or Rory @ 250-503-8027. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday jam with Larry and Friends starts at 2 p.m.
IN THE PUBS/CLUBS/CAFES ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Tonight, comedian Tim Nutt combines his one-liners and crafty storytelling into one of the funniest, entertaining shows on stage. Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the Armstrong Inn Liquor Store. Sunday, Samantha Savage Smith is like Billie Holiday fronting Cat Power with blues, jazz and indie rock. Tables available at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $10. March 21 is female country quartet Oh My Darling, featuring some of the hottest players on the Canadian roots scene. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Friday Night Live: Dance in the Spitfire Lounge to the live music of sic of No Bad Days tonight from 7:30 -to 11:30 p.m. CHECKERS BAR AND GRILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-542-9839. Checkers hosts a St. Patty’s Day Party, March 17 with a live DJ. No cover charge. Win an Ipad2 by preentering now at Checkers until the 17th draw.
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Live Wire LIVE MUSIC GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Afternoon concerts every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a lunch, sit back and enjoy the musical stylings of some of Vernon’s hottest performers. Admission is by donation. Today is genre bending singersongwriter Kerry Parks. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6355. Ontario’s Ottawa Valley native and renowned fiddle player Kelli Trottier is touring B.C. throughout March and will be making a stop at the Junction Cafe on March 22. For more information on Trottier, go to www.kellitrottier.com. SQUIRES FOUR PUB 6301 Stickle Rd., on the Swan Lake Auto Mile, 549-2144. Squires Four now features Saturday Night Jazz, hosted by Brian McMahon. A variety of the region’s jazz players and singers appear weekly, 7 to 10 p.m. No cover charge. This weekend is vocalist Anna Jacyszyn with Hugh Parsons (piano) and McMahon (bass). VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Saturday is the return of Soprano on the Loose, showing the jazzy and sultry sides of Vernon’s own opera star Melina Moore, with Jim Leonard (piano) and Doug Sonju
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(sax and clarinet). Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m. Get your tickets ($20, $15 VJS members) at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup coffee houses.
UPCOMING EL MARIACHI LOS DORADOS Get a taste of ol’ Mexico when El Mariachi Los Dorados performs its third annual spring tour throughout the Okanagan/Interior on the following dates: March 22 at the Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong at 8 p.m, Tickets at Chocoliro, Armstrong, 250-5462886, and March 23 at Okanagan College Kalamalka Campus theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are at The BookNook in Vernon, 250-558-0668. UBUNTU (THE CAPE TOWN PROJECT) Western Canada Theatre Company and Theatrefront present this celebration of the human spirit, following one man’s journey from South Africa to Canada in search of a father he has never met, and a past that he has pieced together. The show incorporates traditional dialogue, South African storytelling, music and dance. It takes place at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40/adult, $37/senior, $35/student, $5/eyeGO at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
Singer welcomed by local Filipinos PENTICTON –– Philippines’ pop and jazz sensation Joey Albert is taking centre stage at the Cleland Theatre on
March 17 to entertain the growing Filipino community in the Okanagan. Entitled Iisa Pa Lamang (You’re the
Only One), named after Albert’s hit song, the concert is part of Albert’s 30th anniversary world tour, which kicks off in major cities in the U.S., Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. Albert’s memorable hits include A Million Miles Away, Tell Me, and Points of View. Her albums have all reached gold and platinum as well as earned her major awards in the Philippines. Part of the proceeds from the concert will be donated to support future projects that will benefit Filipino migrant workers and live-in caregivers in the Okanagan, as well as the victims of the recent devastating flood in the southern side of the Philippines. Tickets are $40, $50 and $65 with a meet and greet. More information is available at 250-4863089 or visit www.joeyalbertinokanagan.com.
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SCHEDULE Community Baptist Church 4911 Silver Star Road • 250-542-4028
Pastor Ron Posein (interim)
Join us Sunday 10:00am Spending time in Worship and God’s Word Toddler Care available
First Baptist 10am Sunday Worship Service Children & Youth Korean Ministry
: 250-309-3162
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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
15 St. @ 32nd Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 www.firstbaptistvernon.net
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH 2607-27th Street 542-1276 Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm 1st Sunday of the Month No 7:00 pm Mass
Sunday: 9 & 11am with coffee between the services
3300 Alexis Park Drive 250-545-0797 www.trinityvernon.ca
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Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry
CELEBRATING EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 TO 11:45 AM AT: THE SCHUBERT CENTRE - 3505 - 30th Ave., VERNON
Celebrating God’s presence in a welcoming community.
* Live Music * Joyful Messages * Reiki/Healing Circle Following Service w w w. t h e c e n t r e f o r a w a k e n i n g s p i r i t u a l g r o w t h . c o m
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1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267
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VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org
Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am & 11:11 am
3412 - 15 Avenue, BC V1T 6N9 t: 250-545-5941 f: 250-545-5117
Worship Holy Communion & Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Pastor Richard D. Schulz
The Cure for Disillusionment Kids Zone
www.emmanuelvernon.ca
OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall
Sunday, March 11th at 6:30pm Speaker: Fred Cardinal Music: Christina Cardinal
Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
Welcome to P.V. Church 6161 P.V. Road
We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!
Christian Education Program 9:30am English Worship Service 10:30am Everyone Welcome!
Coffee & goodies after the service Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 (h) • 250-545-7043 (c)
Pastor Jeremy Kinniburgh
All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”
Come, Worship with us!
Knox Presbyterian Corner of 32nd Ave & Alexis Pk. Dr
Enjoy traditional services with organ & choir in a friendly, welcoming congregation This Sunday:
www.vcfvernon.ca
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Part 10 “A New Hunger”
Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM FAMILY WORSHIP
Speaker:
Dave Enns Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
4506 - 29th St 545-2927 Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10am Pastor Trevor Kempner “If Necessary” Monday 3pm APC Kids Club Tuesday 6:30pm Preteens Wednesday 7pm “Courageous” Friday 7pm AMPLIFY Youth
3906 35A Street / 250-542-4135 www.alexisparkchurch.com Members of the PAOC
9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship service
Sermon: “A Story Theology” Speaker: Rev. Betty Marsh
For information on advertising in the
Church Directory Call Lynnaya
250-550-7916
VERNON FAMILY CHURCH A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978 Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling Affiliated with the PAOC of Canada
Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH 10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276
Mass: Sunday 10:30am 1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass
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Seaton uses social media for a cause CARA BRADY
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Seaton School students are using social media for a social cause. Teacher Paul Britton asked his Science 10 class to watch a video about the Enbridge Northgate pipeline project and do some research on whether or not they thought this would be a good thing for Canada. “Look at it objectively. Find out the facts. If you feel helpless to do anything about environmental issues, see what you can do short-term and long-term. Think of something you want to make a change with,” he told the class after they had had a chance to find out more about the 1,600 kilometre dual pipe line that would run from near Edmonton to Kitimat where the oil would be transferred to supertankers for transport, mostly to China. The students found a variety of concerns about the pipeline, some from Enbridge’s own website, including how the pipeline would impact wild life, particularly the Spirit bear, the rare white bear that is a symbol of B.C., other animal movement, and forests. They also see a huge potential for losses for First Nations cultures, tourism and fisheries. They noted that while some jobs will be created while the pipeline is being built, it will create few long-term jobs for Canadians and that it is their generation that will have to deal with the effects of any disasters of
the pipeline, which has an estimated lifespan of 25 years. Even the expected leakage as reported by the Enbridge site made them wonder about the environmental impact. For example, daily leakage along the line, including to water supplies and wildlife, would be permanent and could add up over the years to something nobody would want anywhere near where they live. They had their calculators busy showing that a teaspoon of leakage per barrel (42 gallons) for 525,000 barrels of oil daily is a lot of oil into the environment. “We really don’t know very much about this pipeline. It seems like the information is about the economics of it, but when you look at all the factors, think about supertankers and rough seas on the coast and spills, is it worth it?” said Finn Deschener, who is getting the message out on Facebook. “We want to get some legitimate information out there because everything seems to be done behind closed doors and people feel they have no say. Somebody is benefitting and it’s not the general public. We might have a rally.” They came to the issue late in the process. The National Energy Board is scheduled to make a decision about construction March 16 but there has not been much public information or input to the decision making. Aja King is working on a FacebookWikipages link where the research the class
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Finn Deschener (front) and Justin Kopy, Seaton school Grade 10 students, are using Facebook, Twitter and Wikispace to share their concerns about the Enbridge Northgate pipeline which will run from near Edmonton to Kitimat through ecologically sensitive territory. has done can be made available. “We need to educate people. People don’t know a lot about this, we didn’t know a lot
when we started the project. I just put the page up today and we already have 13 likes so I think we can do some good,” she said.
Students learn how to make a difference CARA BRADY
Morning Star Staff
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) teaches students about how they can help make a difference around the world. SIFE volunteer Amanda Dacko, a secondyear business student at Okanagan College, presented the InStill Life program to Grade 5 students at Beairsto school. The students explained how the program worked in their classroom. Brookner Tobin: “The first day, we had bread and feta cheese and olives and olive oil and talked about where our food comes from and how we are all interconnected, and import and export.” Ian Oliphant: “We looked at photos and paintings of fruit and vegetables and did our own paintings and made cards of them to sell for $3 each.” Rylan Henry: “We learned about entrepreneurs in the Third World and how a little bit of money could help them by lending online through KIVA (an organization that makes small loans to entrepreneurs).” Danica Ariano: “We got our cards and talked about the benefits of different fruits
and vegetables.” Lee Christensen: “We learned how to sell the cards to family and friends and tell them about how we are helping KIVA. We made $243 to lend.” Ciarra Sullivan: “I enjoyed it. I love doing art. We are going to go online and make our micro-loans.” “The InStill Life program teaches the students to think about how they can address needs in their communities and others,” said Dacko, one of 19 SIFE student volunteers doing different programs in the community with faculty advisors Barbara Nudd and Garth Maguire. “The students are really keen and excited and the teachers integrated the project into the curriculum. We talked to them about entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and financial literacy, which were new concepts to some of them. They told us about ideas they had about what they could do in their own time to help others. They realized they could make a difference. It’s a great program and I look forward to being able to do it again next year, maybe with more schools.”
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Beairsto school Grade 5 students Allyson Fletcher (left), Hanna Bell and Chase Penner, with Amanda Dacko and the cards they made with the InStill project to raise money to make small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.
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Editor’s note: The following was sent in by the North Okanagan Child Care Society to thank longtime volunteer Shelby Wall, and to recognize him for his contributions to children’s literacy over the past 10 years. It has to be said that the citizens of Vernon are tremendous in their willingness to volunteer, be it an unavoidable disaster, or a sports event coming to town. These citizens are worthy of all the recognition they get...and then some. There are also those citizens who volunteer their time week in and week out. They may not be saving lives, but their work is equally valuable. The fact is, they probably change lives, but those changes are not always visible either to the volunteer or the recipient. But these generous and good-hearted people are just as deserving of the recognition that often goes unheard. The North Okanagan Child Care Society would like to take this opportunity to recognize someone who is so very deserving. Some of you may know him in a professional capacity with his accounting work. Or you may know him as a very talented jazz musician who plays in the Lent-Fraser-Wall trio. If you have ever seen him play, you will know Shelby Wall is a passionate musician, but you may not know that he is passionate about a few other things, and one of them is reading stories to children! Way back in 1985 Shelby was attending a college literacy program, where he learned about the value of literacy. He obviously paid attention, because he knows that the value of a story is not to teach a child to read, but to instill the love of a story. He believes that children need early exposure to stories and books so they do not feel intimidated later on. Early literacy obviously became a passion of Shelby’s, and he took steps to expand his understanding of the importance of children developing their early literacy skills. When attending one such workshop where he was the only man present, Shelby made the acquaintances of some friendly staff from North Okanagan Child Care Society. For those of you who 250-550-7900
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don’t know us, we are a non-profit society and registered charity providing early childhood development programs and care for more than 200 children aged nine months to 12 years. When Shelby accepted their request to come and read to the children, they didn’t believe for one minute that he would still be coming more than 10 years later! Every Monday, just before lunch, you can hear the children in the hallways saying, “Shelby’s coming to our class today.” First Shelby will sit at a child-sized table and eat his lunch with the children. It is during these interactions that friendships develop. When lunch is finished they gather around in the story corner eagerly anticipating the adventures of Curious George. They love to see Shelby waving his finger as the man in the yellow hat talks to
George! And all the children sing along to their favourite songs when Shelby brings his guitar. There is real joy in the faces of the children, which in turn brings joy to Shelby. More often than not, the true value in volunteering is how good it makes the volunteer feel. It is safe to say that Shelby’s first love is music. He is at a stage in his life when he would like to devote a little more time to that particular passion. And while he isn’t ready to join the leagues of the early childhood educators of Vernon, his is hoping to make story-time with the children a life-long pursuit. We would like to send a message to Shelby: a heartfelt thank you for the many years of support you have given us. Never underestimate the inspiration you provide to all who have shared your story time!
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When suspicion makes sense
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ear Annie: “Bill” and I have been married for 43 years. He retired three years ago. We didn’t socialize with any of his co-workers, so I didn’t know them well. Last Christmas, Bill got a card with no return address. It only had Bill’s name on it. I handed it to him so he had to open it in front of me. It was a really nice card from “Betty” and a note telling him how much she missed him, their talks, their lunches and their personal conversations. She suggested they get together for a holiday lunch. When I asked Bill why he never mentioned Betty to me, he said the lunches didn’t mean anything and he probably forgot because they were so
insignificant. to the core. I don’t believe Now I pay him. We have close attenalways told tion when each other he leaves the everything. house and He put Betty’s keep track of card on dishow long he’s play with the gone. Last others, but Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar week, he said I asked him he needed to to take it down since run some errands and it wasn’t sent to us as was gone for nearly two a couple. He said he’d hours. He claims he ran throw it away because it into “Dave,” a former made me unhappy. But, co-worker, but I wonAnnie, my instincts der if this was Betty’s said he was lying, so I holiday lunch. checked the trash. No I hate feeling this card. The other day, I way. My kids say to saw his old briefcase, forget about it before and inside was Betty’s I make myself sick. card. He had written Are they right? Am I her phone number on it. just paranoid? — Card If this card meant Woes nothing to him, why Dear Card: No. Your keep it? Why lie to me? husband is not being I love my husband. totally truthful about I want to trust him. Betty, and this creates I’ve never had reason suspicion and distrust, not to, but I’m shaken both of which under-
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mine your relationship. You need to have a long talk with him and explain why his behavior is hurting you. If he cannot reassure you sufficiently, the next step is counseling. Dear Annie: Recently, my wife and I were in Las Vegas and had a terrible experience at a buffet at one of the top hotels. I sent an email to the manager, and she forwarded it to the executive chef. The executive chef apologized, invited us to dine at any of the hotel’s restaurants and suggested the most expensive one. He met us at the restaurant and said to order anything we wanted on the menu, starting with wine. The total bill came to $350. I said we should leave a tip, but my wife
(who has a restaurant background) said that when the management invites you, you do not tip. Who is right? — Comped Bill Dear Bill: You are. The waitstaff still had to work to serve you, no matter who paid the bill. Unless there was an added service charge that was then picked up by the owner, the waitstaff should not be penalized because you had a bad experience at another location.
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Feature Event: What’s Good About Taxes? presentation March 12
NICA BENEFIT CONCERT Global Education students will be hosting a benefit concert March 9, complete with local artists and a tasteful silent auction at the Hub Arts Collective, 2906-30th Ave. All proceeds from this concert will be put directly into constructing a vegetable shop onto a struggling orphanage in Nicaragua. The shop will enable the orphanage to become more self-sufficient and financially stable. Admission is $8 at the door. Doors open 6 p.m. Help us help them! OKANAGAN HUMANE SOCIETY HOLDS SALE Antiques, collectibles, white elephant and bake sale March 9 and 10 at the Village Green Centre, today from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glassware, jewellery, dolls, linens, pictures, ornaments, silver ware etc. and of course home made baked goodies. Something for everyone! All proceeds towards our spay, neuter and feral cat rescue programs. Call 250-542-1607 or 250-548-9293 for more info. CITY DANCE OPEN HOUSE March 9 and April 3 from 6 to 8 p.m., come and check out the studio at 4411-29th St., Vernon. Now registering for ballroom, Latin, swing, hip hop. Regular Friday night practice dances 8 p.m., $5 per person. For more info., e-mail to info@citydanceok.com, call 250-308-1149 or facebook City Dance Okanagan CHILDREN’S LITERACY PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS If you love to read, enjoy children seven to 12 and have 1 1/2 hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer with One to One Children’s Literacy program. Five elementary schools need volunteers to round out their schedules. Training provided. Rewarding opportunity starts immediately and ends early May. Call Amy Doylend at Junction Literacy Centre: 250-549-2216 or adoylend@junctionliteracy.ca. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with Kelsang Chenma March 9 from 7-8:45 p.m., Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Class topic “Turning Depression Into Hope.” Drop-in class with guided meditations and a teaching. Fees $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. For info www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ March 9, dance to music of No Bad news at The Army & Navy Club, 2500- 46th Ave.,7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Contact Dot at 250-542-4042 by Thursday if attending. Great rock and roll, no cover charge. March 11, snowshoeing at Silver Star. Call Dot for details. PREGNANT? NEED ASSISTANCE? We offer information, pamphlets and books, a lending library as well as practical support such as layettes, cribs loans, etc. For an appointment, call 545-5520 or visit us Tuesday afternoon at the Pro Life office, 3105C-31st Ave. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the centre for fun and friendship. Fridays it’s Texax Hold’Em/horse racing at 1 p.m. Call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. FITNESS CLASS BY DONATION Hayden Fitness & Yoga is offering Core in Thirty class by donation Fridays (except holidays) 11:30 a.m. to noon, starting February. We are located at #203-3405 30th ave DATE NIGHT FREE DANCE LESSONS Cheek to Cheek is offering free dance lessons on Fridays March 9, 16 and 23 from 8-9 p.m. No experience necessary, just the two of you spending couple time doing something fun. To register call 250-545-6539 or e-mail lorna@dancecheektocheek.com. Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio is at 3401A-30th Ave., Vernon (across from Bookland. SPRING FOREST QIGONG Tuesdays, Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Beginners intro. 6:30 p.m., practice group begins 7 p.m.; Fridays, Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., beginners intro. 10 a.m.; practice group begins 10:30 a.m. By donation. Are you tired of being tired? Are you tired of having no energy throughout your day? Are you tired of being stressed all the time? Learn more about stress and anxiety reduction techniques. Info.: Braden Karringten at 250-503-7658. TO ALL METIS CITIZENS Our office is open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in for coffee and bannock at 2913-29th Ave.
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provocative discussion for the reform of capitalism. Using the tax system and corporate governance as vehicles for change, UBC professor Dr. Ross Hickey examines rationale and policy tools to reverse the rising trend of income inequality between the rich and the 99 per cent in Canada. Professor Hickey has presented research on three continents, published in numerous peerreviewed journals and worked with the Splatsin First Nation. Envision “the New Economics,” Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre auditorium. Admission by donation. This guest professor series is hosted by Okanagan-Shuswap Green Party. For more information, see www.okshuswapgreens.ca or contact 250-260-5877. UNDER THE SPITFIRE ANAF UNIT 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave. Grandpa Darts at 1 p.m., and you don’t have to be a grandpa to join the fun! Friday Night Live: dance in the Spitfire Lounge to live entertainment, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday night dinner specials from Spitfire Grill. INFANT MASSAGE At the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Call Connie at 250-542-7578. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to come out and participate in carpet bowling Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Come on out and learn a new game. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. CLAY STUDIO DROP-IN Vernon Community Arts Centre. Open for members only when studio not in use by a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes, $5/session, multi-use passes also available; contact us for more info. at 250-542-6243. WOMEN’S ONLY DROP-IN SPACE A safe space for women to talk to a women’s support worker, have a coffee, access computers, phone and fax and get help with problem solving and referrals to community resources. Located at room #107 in the People Place (Independent Living Vernon) and staffed by Women’s Services staff from John Howard Society and Outreach Services staff from the Vernon Women’s Transition House. Fridays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. VERNON & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER BUREAU Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250-545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca ELKS FRIDAY NITE SUPPER Vernon’s most popular and affordable Friday Nite Supper runs Fridays at the Elks Lodge, 3103 -30th St. (across from Greyhound). A home-cooked meal that includes soup or salad, bun, dessert and coffee at 6 p.m. for only $8. Doors open at 5 p.m. Following dinner we have a mini meat, 50/50 draw and crib tournament for anyone who wants to stay and socialize. All proceeds go to charities and the needy in Vernon. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES We cater to all. We welcome all visitors to come and see what Eagles are all about. We open at 1 p.m. daily. For more info. or for hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. TAI CHI: GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime of the year. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential information, support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more information about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Monday and Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. PAINTING CLASSES Held Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) Learn about mixing water with watercolor or acrylic paints, choose your style and medium, learn how to sketch if desired. Cost $10 a session; instructor is Lou Hammond. Call Olena at 250-547-8866 CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU Located in the People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors information, please call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See www.socialplanning.ca or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $6.50 to $8, steak dinners $9; and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. All monies from meat draws go directly to local charities. CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and lives of others. VERNON TABLE TENNIS CLUB Meets Fridays at Halina Centre, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Call Ron Dickey at 545-1842.
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Community Calendar MARCH 9 WEIGHT AND SEE DROP-IN PROGRAM Weekly program Fridays 10 a.m. - noon for families, Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses present to weigh and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. Info. available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. For more information, call 250-549-5721. MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets Fridays at 2:30 p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. Call Patricia, 558-6900; Gail, 260-3879. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for more information. VERNON ELKS LODGE #45 Our downtown hall is available for small and large functions such as meetings, weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of life, etc. We offer full catering upon request with our hall rentals. Please call Maureen at 558-0876. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS NORA (North Okanagan Referral Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les Fresorger at 542-7181 or see www.nora.ca. THE SCHUBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 250-549-4201. SUNSHINE SENIORS MEET Every second and fourth Friday of the month, downstairs at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. at 1:30 p.m. Join us for devotions, games and great treats. Everyone 55-plus is welcome. Premises are wheelchair accessible. Annual membership is $3. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY STREET ART INSTALLATION March 9 and 10 starts 10 a.m. Watch Vernon artist Benny Hannya expand his graffiti-inspired installation into the Vernon Parkade. Learn about the practice of street art, processes and materials, and view his chosen subject matter and community message as it evolves into a public art form. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave., call 250-545-3173, see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com
MARCH 10 HUNTERS RANGE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER Dinner and Dance March 10, Enderby Drill Hall. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Come out for a night of socializing over a delicious catered dinner, DJ music, a silent auction, 50/50 and a chance of winning a Twin Anchors Houseboat Vacation! Come with a group of your friends and increase your chances of going houseboating this summer! Tickets $50 and must be pre-purchased. They are available at Pure Graphics, Williamson Automotive, Access Motorsports, Backus Racing and from HRSA directors. VERNON CHAPTER FGBMFIC MEN’S BREAKFAST The Pantry March 10 at 8 a.m. Gary Onysko is guest, his story as a former teacher and now a successful stewardship counselor. All welcome. OKANAGAN LANDING SCHOOL FUNDRAISER Okanagan Landing elementary invites you to the Ford DriveOne for OKL School Event. Drive a Ford vehicle at the school March 10 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Each person who drives a Ford vehicle earns $20 for the school (to max. of $6,000). All funds go toward technology and literacy initiatives at OKL. One driver per address, please. Enjoy free coffee, Timbits, and childminding, and help OKL school! ST. PADDY’S DAY DINNER & DANCE Halina Seniors Centre March 10. Music by the Old Time Fiddlers. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by dance at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Halina Centre, 3310-37 Ave, behind the Rec Centre. Dinner and dance members: $12; non-members $14; dinner only $9; dance only:$5. For more information, call 250-542-2877. COMMUNITY GARDENS ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR 2012 Choose the location and size of allotment that works for you and enjoy fresh, home grown vegetables this summer. See www.greatervernonrecreation.ca/garden for more information and to download the registration forms. GLEANERS NON-PROFIT STORE Looking for part time volunteer drivers with truck for pickup/deliver furniture that’s donated to the store. Please call 250-549-1124 or stop in at 4405-29th St. COFFEE PARTY FOR HOSPICE FUNDRAISER Held in March in support of our volunteer program. Participating is fun and an excellent way to support Hospice at an affordable level, and ensure that our volunteer programs are available in the future. To reach our goal of $20,000 we are reaching out to everyone in the North Okanagan from Enderby to Cherryville. Look for ways to participate through your local service clubs, coffee houses and restaurants, office groups or neighborhood communities. Questions, please call
CHERRYVILLE ANNUAL SEED SWAP Second annual Heritage Valerie at 250-503-1800, ext 113 or e-mail Valerie@nohs.ca UPPER ROOM MISSION FUNDRAISER FOR DENTAL CARE Seed Saver Day March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cherryville March 10 at Vernon Family Church, 3508-25th Ave., next to Lincoln Community Hall. Bring your own saved seeds to swap or come Lanes, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Borscht on a bun, dessert, tea, coffee, by and collect some new ones. Seeds, plants, music, food, film and donation; silent auction, plant sale, bake sale, bottle drive. Proceeds prizes. Special guest speaker Heidi Osterman from the True Food Foundation at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Neville at 250go to help the mission help low-income clients with dental care. THE ENDERBY & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL ANNIVERSARY 547-9428 or e-mail to nevilleo@telus.net March 10 from 1 to 4 p.m., Enderby Seniors Centre, celebrating 20 VERNON RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETS Vernon years with a gala event, with music, stories, photographs and enter- Golf and Country Club March 12. Registration begins at 10:30. tainment. Arts council members and supporters welcome to join us. Guest speaker will be Murray Sasges and students from Fulton Global Education Program. Build your own sandwich buffet folRSVP to Desiree at 250-838-9378 or Karen at 250-838-9305. QUALIFIED TEACHERS NEEDED! The Junction Literacy Centre lows. Cost $15 for members, $17 non-members. Pre-register for provides one-on-one and small group tutoring services to children lunch by phoning 250-542-1055 or by usual e-mail notification. and youth whose families cannot afford such help. Paid teach- PROLIFE THRIFT STORE BAG SALE March 12-17. Also all chilers work with referred students one-on-one or in small groups. dren’s books 10 for $1. At 3102-31st Ave. Call 250-545-0777. Teachers who prefer to volunteer are also welcome. This is reward- MOSAIC MARKET: CALL FOR VENDORS We are a group of ing work for retired teachers, new grads or people working part Westside residents organizing a local farmers’ market to commence time. Please contact Lana Schuster at lschuster@junctionliteracy. in the spring. Products can be whatever you like but are to be handmade or grown by yourself and/or a friend. We are looking for venca or call 250-275-3117 for information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Meat draw dors that are willing to commit to attending on Saturday mornings. For more information, please contact Audrey at 250-542-7381. every Saturday at 2 p.m. All members and guests welcome. CRIB AT THE LAWN BOWLING CLUB In Polson Park, every WINTER RETREAT AT HULLCAR HALL: SCRAPBOOKING Join us Saturday at 1 p.m. Everyone invited to join us for an afternoon of for a fun scrapbooking event in Armstrong. A fun day to work on your project or time to get started on your next memory preserving fun. Coffee and cookies included. Call Vera at 545-4521. SPANISH CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE Vamos a todo el craft. March 31, Hullcar & Deep Creek Community Hall, 4194 Valle del Okanagan. Serving the Okanagan: pray in the spirit on all Hullcar Rd., Armstrong, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost $30 per person, occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests. Meets Saturdays includes hot lunch provided by Ladies of Hullcar Hall Assoc. All7 p.m., United Church, 1370 Rutland Rd., North Kelowna, with day coffee, gifts, door prizes, demos, hands-on assistance and ideas, Pastor Hilo Blanca; call 250-762-8640 or email hilo-blopez@ plus a huge work space! Demos include how to begin scrapbooking; hotmail.com; Sundays, 6 to 7 p.m. at 6161 Pleasant Valley Rd. page templates; using custom cutting systems; make and take book Church of God, Vernon, with Pastor Al Perry; call 542-7435 marks featuring the border maker. To book your spot, please call or 545-7043 or Connie at 545-7421 or c.rios@shaw.ca. Meets Sherri at 250-546-1944 or e-mail us at hullcarhall@yahoo.ca. Part every Sunday at 6 p.m., at 1370 KLO RD., Kelowna, with Pastor proceeds from this event go to the Hullcar Hall renovation fund. Fernando Murua; call 250-979-0241 or 9790584. In Vernon, please call Connie at 545-7421 or e-mail c.rios@shaw.ca. MEAT RAFFLE AT THE LUMBY LEGION Every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. UNDER THE SPITFIRE ANAF UNIT 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave. New burger and beer Saturday special, only $9.50. Vernon’s best meat draw starts 2 p.m. in Spitfire Lounge. LADIES FRIENDSHIP BIBLE COFFEES Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a studyfriendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. Call Jean at 250-542-6468 or Shirley at 250-260-3577. DUPLICATE BRIDGE The North Okanagan Bridge Club meets Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Halina Centre. Canteen open Tuesdays and Thursdays. All bridge players welcome. Call Pat at 260-1300 for information. For learning games, call Ollie at 558-3709. FREE HOT LUNCH FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. THE IDEA EXCHANGE every second Saturday at Gallery Vertigo. For North Okanagan Artists Alternative members only. You can join the organization for as little as $15 per year and take part in this series of free demonstrations. )2" &)) $" - 60 ), ) +,+-/,910 "3"/6 1&*" 6,2 !,+ 1"Ķ VERNON BUDDHIST TEMPLE The Vernon Buddhist temple meets March 10 at 4 p.m. We have been practicing Pure Land Buddhism in /,- ,8 1 ,**2+&16 ,+ 1&,+ "+1/" ), 1"! 1 )2" &)) $"Ŝ Vernon since 1948. Reverend Yasuhiro Miykawa leads the services held at the Vernon Japanese čĎĈĐ Ŗ ĊČ1% 1ķ "/,*, ĵ ńĊčĈŅ ččĐŖĊđĈĈ Cultural Society, 4895 Bella Vista Rd. Let us *,Ķ Ŗ 1Ķ đ + Ŗ đ-+ķ 2,Ķ ĉĈ + Ŗ Ď-+ share the message of our Buddhist teachings, which emphasizes peace, loving kindness, compassion, non-violence, inter-relatedness of all living beings, attitudes of care and responsibility towards ourselves, and our environment. For further information please call Mari at 542-5633.
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Former heart patients are putting the spotlight on support to aid others in their own recovery. Two e-learning videos are now available to help people who have experienced a heart attack or are living with heart failure to understand and manage their health. “While working on the videos, I often reflected on my own experience after a heart attack. I remember thinking if these videos had been available when I had my heart attack they would have helped to relieve so much of my anxiety,” said Barb, former patient and member of the project team. “Having a medical trauma is hard to get through but knowing there are tools to help can make it easier. I hope other heart patients get as much out of watching these videos as I did making them.” Anyone with an internet connection can access the videos (www.bcheartfailure.ca/for-patientsand-families/e-learning-module-on-hf/ or www. interiorhealth.ca/YourCare/HeartServices/Pages/ default.aspx). Patients can start the video modules in hospital and continue at home after they are discharged. They can also select the topics they wish to learn about and take quizzes to test their knowledge. “This project was driven by the recognition that patients discharged from hospital did not always access conventional supports available to help them learn to manage their condition,” said Marie Hawkins, Network Director of Cardiac Services. “We needed to find an alternate way to provide support that was both client friendly and easily accessible. These interactive videos help fill that gap.” The Living Well with Heart Failure video provides valuable information for patients about heart failure as well as tips to manage the condition. The video Surviving after a Heart Attack, explains what to expect after a heart attack, outlines steps to deal with future chest pains and offers tips for a heart healthier lifestyle. The videos also provide information on outpatient services and supports. “On behalf of Cardiac Services BC, I want to congratulate the staff and patients of Interior Health on the completion of this valuable e-learning tool,” said Pam Aikman, Assistant Provincial Executive Director of Cardiac Services BC, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority. “A patient’s ability to self manage their own cardiac health is very important to achieving better health outcomes, and we’re delighted to support Interior Health in this endeavour.” The seven-member Interior Health team responsible for creating these videos included four former heart patients. Patients identified the issues they wanted to learn about, provided feedback on the script and the visuals and also narrated parts of the video. Patients involved in the project felt they got as much out of the experience as they put into it. This innovative project was made possible through an innovation grant provided by Cardiac Services BC. The videos are hosted on BC’s Heart Failure Network website as well as the Interior Health website.
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DURELLE, Lawrence Wilfred It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Wilfred Durelle on February 24, 2012 in Armstrong, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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DEMERS, Albert Joseph It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Joseph Demers on March 2, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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Shirley June BRACKETT Shirley June BRACKETT (Coughlin), 83, of Vernon, passed away peacefully January 19.
A Celebration of Life will be held at home - 6437 Carlton Road, Vernon on Saturday, March 17th at 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends wishing to make donations in memory of Shirley may do so to the charity of their choice.
HALLER, Maria (nee Schimelfenig) Passed away suddenly at her home in the Dorchester Retirement Residence, Kelowna, on March 1st, 2012 at the age of 86. Maria was born in the Ukraine and immigrated to Saskatchewan with her family in 1929. In 1948 the family moved to Vernon, BC where Maria met and married her husband, Fredrick Haller. Fred and Maria raised their family in Williams Lake, BC where unfortunately Fred predeceased Maria in 1982. Also predeceased are Maria’s parents: Frederick (1980) and Martha (1984); siblings: Ann Gustavson, Danny, and Ray. Left to grieve are her sisters: Emma Therrian, Lill Burgess, Margaret Hastings, and brothers: Sighart, Bert and Walter. Maria is survived by all of her children: George, John, Donald, Fay, David and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Celebration of Maria’s life will be held on Friday, March 9th at 11:00 am in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
IT WILL GO ON LINE! TOOMBS, Glen 1919 - 2012
Glen passed away in Vernon on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his sister, Shirley, daughter, Rosemary (Andy), son, Stanley, granddaughter, Debbie (Eric), great grandchildren: Jeremy and Sarah, cousins, nieces, nephews, Carl, his special crib partner, and many friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Violet, and his sisters, Grace and Beverly. Glen grew up and attended school in Penticton. It was here that he started a long career (following his father, Gordon) on the CPR Kettle Valley Railway. He joined the RCAF in 1940, was transported to Ireland and England, returning to the CPR in 1946. Glen retired from his position as a locomotive engineer at age 60. He and Violet spent several winters in Arizona. Glen, a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, enjoyed travelling, camping, photography, playing the piano, and his membership at the Schubert Centre. The family extends a special ‘Thank You’ to the wonderful staff at Canterbury Court where Glen had resided for the past eleven years. At Glen’s request, there will not be a funeral service. In lieu of Àowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Glen may do so to: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 25, 460929 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5C1 or to: Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2E6, or to: Shuswap SPCA, 5850 Auto R. S.E., Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2X2. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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Edith Noren “Edie” McLeod was born on April 10th, 1922 in Ponoka, Alberta, the youngest of six children born to William & Florence Speechley. The family resided on a farm at Lymburn, Alberta where Edie attended school. She passed away on March 5th, 2012 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 89 years. Edie will be lovingly remembered by her four remaining Edie will be lovingly remembered by her four remaining children, Gordon Valouch, Noreen (Doug) Damen, Evelyn children, Gordon Valouch, Noreen (Doug) Damen, Evelyn (John) Malec and Larry Valouch; numerous grandchildren; great(John) Malec and Larry Valouch; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; grandchildren; and extended family members. She was preceded in death by and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her ¿rst husband, her ¿rst husband, Lawrence Valouch; her second husband, Bert McLeod; one Lawrence Valouch; her second husband, Bert McLeod; one son, Ronald son, Ronald Valouch; and all of her siblings. Valouch; and all of her siblings. In respecting respecting Edie’s Edie’s wishes, wishes, she she was was cremated cremated and and aa celebration celebration of of her her life life will will In take place place at at aa later later date. date. As As an an expression expression of of sympathy, sympathy, those those who who wish wish to to do do take so may send donations in memory of Edie to the Vernon Restholm Association, so may send donations in memory of Edie to the Vernon Restholm Association, 2808-35thth Street, Street, Vernon, Vernon, B.C. B.C. V1T V1T 6B5. 6B5. 2808-35 “Seeing is is believing!” believing!” “Seeing Cremation arrangements arrangements have have been been made made with with Cremation BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27thth Street, Street, Vernon, Vernon, B.C. B.C. V1T V1T 8Z5 8Z5 5605-27 250-542-1187 250-542-1187
Dale Ofstedahl Jan. 15, 1951 - March 6, 2012 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Dale Ofstedahl. Born in Assiniboia, SK to Maxwell and Lillian Ofstedahl. He is survived by his children Crystal (Rayan) Drury, Steven (Marcie Houseman) Ofstedahl, Joel Gregory, Melody (Greg MacMillan) Gregory, Angela (Kevin Gulbransen) Daniels and Kiko Carisse; Grandchildren Caden, Kira, Nicolas, Jakob and Kohl; Siblings Larry (Jan) Ofstedahl, Vernon (Donna) Ofstedahl, Shelley (Merv) Pilsner, Heather (Ray Girard) Gunn and Maxine (CurƟs Kereliuk) Johnson; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by both of his parents and brother Kelly. Dale grew up in Moose Jaw where he made many lifelong friends and memories. AŌer moving to Calgary for a short Ɵme he decided to relocate to Edmonton so that he could aƩend the electrical apprenƟceship program at the University of Alberta. Upon compleƟon of the apprenƟceship program he lived and worked in and around Edmonton unƟl he found the mountains. In the years following, he travelled back mostly to Alberta for work but he lived in Kamloops, Armstrong and then Įnally Falkland where he shared the remainder of his life with his sweetheart Anita Miki. Dale will be remembered most for his guitar playing and larger than life heart. He was always the life of the party, entertaining with his songs and always going out of his way to help someone in need. He was loved by so many people and he wasn’t afraid to love back. His Įnal days were spent at a beauƟful hospice brightened with his family by his side and the many well wishes and phone calls he received. A celebraƟon of Dales life will be held at 1:00pm on Monday March 12th, 2012, at AlternaƟves Chapel (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong, BC) followed by a luncheon at the Kinsmen Hall in Armstrong. In lieu of Ňowers Memorial donaƟons may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society or charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to AlternaƟves Funeral and CremaƟon Services (250-546-7237).
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Michelle Katherine Jones passed away in Salmon Arm, B.C. on February 16, 2012 at the age of 18 years. A Celebration of Michelle's Life was held at the Revelstoke Community Center on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Matthew Carter of¿ciating. Honorary Pallbearers were: Christina Hui, Sonya Goodman, Emily Smith, Michelle Barisoff, Emma Magarian, Karina Foisy, Catherine Dyck and Kaarina Duncan. In lieu of Àowers and food, memorial contributions may be made to the Michelle Jones Scholarship Fund in care of the Revelstoke Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2398, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. Michelle was born in Revelstoke on December 17, 1993 and was a lifelong resident, graduating from Revelstoke Secondary School in June 2011. Michelle was a very kind and loving young woman who was actively involved in many activities in the community. She volunteered at Mt. Cartier Court Extended Care, cut lawns for some of her neighbourhood seniors, loved babysitting, cheerleading, participated with her prom committee and was on the honour role for her entire life. Michelle loved sports and was involved with soccer, golf, skiing - downhill and cross country, tubing, swimming, water skiing, ¿shing, going for walks and paddling her kayak. Her hobbies included cooking, baking, decorating cakes, looking through her telescope, playing the Àute and organ and she loved singing karaoke. Michelle was very proud of her car, a 2005 Pontiac Wave which she purchased on her own. As a young woman, Michelle also loved shopping which included makeup, jewellery and clothes. She worked as a baker at La Baguette since August 2011 and at Zala's Steakhouse as a bus girl for 5 years. Michelle was predeceased by grandfather David Jones in February 2009; grandmother Winnie Stankoven in August 2009 and Uncle John Cotter in July 2002. She is survived by her parents: Dave & Brenda Jones of Revelstoke; siblings: Amanda of Revelstoke and Jeff of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; half sister and brother; Elysia Jones of Revelstoke and Mike Jones of Calgary; grandparents: Gus Stankoven of Kamloops and June Jones of Kamloops; uncles & aunts: Bill (Lorna) Stankoven of Victoria, Larry (Franca) Stankoven of Enderby, Fred (Linda) Iadarola of Kamloops, Wes (Deana) Stankoven of Kamloops, Rodger (Patricia) Hort of Kamloops, Lorraine Cotter-Jones of Lillooet & Rose Tremolada of Kamloops; cousins: Christina (Benjamin), Devin, Brennan and Garrett Stankoven; Amy (Trevor) Volpatti, Amber (Adam), Steven and Samuel Stankoven; Eric, Jenna and Melissa Iadarola; Logan and Macie Stankoven. Michelle is also survived by numerous good friends and acquaintances. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Michelle's obituary notice at: www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke
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Beatrice (Betty) Winnifred passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 94 years. Betty is survived by her loving family: daughter, Joan (Paul) Bartsch of Sherwood Park, AB; sons, Ron (Susan) of Victoria, BC and Gordon (Susan) of Sherwood Park, AB; six grandchildren: Angela (Joe) Gauthier of Sherwood Park, AB, Cara Anderson of Calgary, Kim Harper of Victoria, Leah Harper of Vancouver, Vicki (Jorge) Paredes of Calgary, and David (Jana) Harper of Sherwood Park, AB; ¿ve great grandchildren: Mitchell, Elizabeth, Haleigh, Cruz, and Emily; extended family and friends. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Alan, in 1991. The Memorial Service will be held at Trinity United Church on Sunday, March 11th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Thompson of¿ciating. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of Àowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Betty may do so to the Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 26331 Stn. Brm. B, Toronto, ON, M7Y 4R1. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
HARLEY, Audrey Joan 1930-2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Joan Harley, at the age of eightyone years, on March 2, 2012 in her care home in Vernon, British Columbia. Audrey was born November 1, 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario. She was predeceased by her husband, Norm on January 7, 2012, to whom she was married to for fiftynine years. Also predeceased by her father, Lloyd Copperwaithe, mother, Dorothy (Jones), and sisters ,Barbara (Plate) and Velma Copperwaithe. She will be forever loved and missed by her sons, David (Kelly), Michael (Kris), James (Mary), Richard (Laura); ten grandchildren, Danielle, Marcin, Meagan, Erin, Ania, Ian, Ethan, Sarah, Kieran, Hayden; five great-grandchildren, Eva, Nyah, Adriene, Aeon and Brady. She is also survived by her brother-inlaw, Bill Plate, sisters-in law, Joyce Coveney, Lousie Kormos and family; nieces, Sandra and Patti; as well as nephews, Bob and Norman. Audrey arrived in Vernon with Norm in 1957 after two stints with the Hudon’s Bay Company in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia. Audrey enjoyed her family, her four sons, friends , good wine, winters in Mexico and summers at the Country Club on Kalamalka Lake, and life in general. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www. MyAlternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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Joel Nathan Purcell
January 16, 1983 - March 9, 2010
Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Love Mom, Dad & Jed (Bro)
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Eileen Evelyn Dempsey March 20, 1929 – March 10, 2010 You were there for us all from the very start A wonderful mother with a generous heart. You carried yourself with humility and pride with a beautiful smile you could never hide. A lady and our hero you will always be the one who lived with such dignity. We miss you dearly and wish you were here but then realize you will always be near. For you are the sun that shines above, you are the rainbows that we all love. You are the breeze that gently blows past, that beautiful hummingbird we can almost grasp. Thank you for the lessons you taught us all, to always be brave and always stand tall. Now you’re with God, you’ve stood the test. Your pain is over – you’ve earned your rest. Remember we love you and always will, we only wish time could have stood still.
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3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. 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 Machine Operator with Residential experience, rock wall building. Call Ray Godard @ (250)938-1005 Monashee Dental Centre P.T. Hygienist is needed for 2 to 3 days a week. The days are somewhat flexible. We are seeking a knowledgeable, hard working team oriented Hygienist. Come join our fully digital office. Orthodontics, Invisalign, Crown and Bridge, Oral Child Sedation, Whitening and all other general Denistry. Email to mdcsmile@telus.net or fax 250 547 2133. PAUL ORCHARD LTD. General farm labour required in Vernon & Oyama. No experience necessary but must be able to learn quickly. Duties include, but are not restricted to pruning, thinning, & harvesting fruit. June 20Oct. $10.25/hr. 10hrs/day, 6days/week. 4116 Cascade Dr. Vernon, BC, V1T 9M2.
JOURNEYMAN MOTORSPORTS TECHNICIAN REQUIRED IN KAMLOOPS We require a motorbike/ATV technician with 4+ years of experience. Great shop to work in and great staff to work with. Sundays and Mondays off. Please send resume to donrivercitycycle@shaw.ca.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MEDICAL RETAIL STORE 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 – thanking you in advance.
Respite Care - Seeking a unique individual to provide respite care for a “special abilities” young man, a minimum of twice/month. He is a bright, companionable, fun-loving 20 year old. If you think you’re a match, please forward resume in confidence to: joy@mnorton.ca. Experience with “special ability” persons is preferred. Only those persons of interest will be contacted for interviews. 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? We’re hiring for – • General Labour (planting, shipping & maintaining our trees) • Tractor/Bobcat Operator (Farm experience a plus)
See our ad on Kijiji #359290245 • Website: www.psnursery.com Fax 250-546-9155 Email jk@psnursery.com
LICENSED TECHNICIAN Watkin Motors service department is seeking a licensed technician. We offer competitive wages with an excellent benefits package. Ford training an asset but not required. Email your resume
ATTN: SERVICE MANAGER a-wemyss@dealermail.com
JOB FAIR Sunday, March 11 • 10am - 3pm
Hiring for Seasonal Employment
• Cooks
• Servers
Also ask us about leasing opportunities for the restaurant Bring your resume to the golf course
2440 York Ave., Armstrong
PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR For over 50 years, Kal Tire has expanded steadily from its humble roots in Vernon, BC to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer with over 230 Kal Tire outlets across Canada, 12 retread facilities, 2 OTR plants and 4 warehouses. Our network of service locations spans from Vancouver Island to the border of Quebec. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group currently operates 35 mining locations in Canada, and operates in 20 countries across 5 continents. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Payroll and Bene¿ts Administrator to join our Payroll team at our of¿ce in Vernon. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals wishing to further their career with the support and assistance of the Kal Tire organization. A detailed job description, list of quali¿cations along with information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. Kal Tire offers a competitive compensation and bene¿ts package, along with a company-wide pro¿t sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Payroll and Bene¿ts Administrator opportunity. Please submit your resume to careers@kaltire.com, indicating the job title in the subject line by March 12th, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. For current job opportunities with Kal Tire, please visit us today www.kaltire.com/careers
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
We are Vernon’s hot spot for FAMILY, FOOD & FUN! Davison Orchards is seeking energetic people who can contribute to and foster a positive team environment while creating memorable experiences for our guests. We have a variety of part and full-time opportunities in our Retail Market, Bakery, Coffee Shop, and Field/Packing, May 1st - October 31st, 2012. Mail your resume: Attention Employment, Davison Orchards 3111 Davison Rd., Vernon, B.C., V1H 1A2 … or submit an online application on our website: www.davisonorchards.ca
THE B.X. SWAN LAKE FIRE RESCUE is currently accepting applications for the position of paid on call firefighter. Requirements for this position are: Reside near the BX Swan Lake Fire Protection District, min. 19 years of age, valid B.C. driver’s license, criminal record check, current driver’s abstract, good physical condition, with confirmation of recent medical examinations. Applicants will be required to take a firefighters fitness profile test. Previous fire fighting experience, first aid training, Class 1 or 3 driver’s license or similar specialized training are considered assets, but are not required. Application forms can be picked up at the BX Fire Department @ 5764 Silver Star Rd., Tuesdays, from 6:30 - 7:00 P.M. and Sat., Mar. 17 from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. You can also call 250-545-7432, to make alternate arrangements. Closing date: March 31, 2012.
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Services
Pets & Livestock
Pets & Livestock
Employment
Employment
Help Wanted
Trades, Technical
Moving & Storage
Feed & Hay
TICKETED STIFF BOOM CRANE OPERATOR
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
*HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Armstrong. Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184 ROUND bale silage. 4x4 bales. Alfalfa grass mix first crop. 400 bales $35 each. Discount on larger orders. Enderby, BC. 250-838-6684 roell@nowcom.ca
North Okanagan largest full Service Used Vehicle Dealership, WALTHERS ENTERPRISES LTD is looking to fill the following positions, Temporary full time FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER. This is for a 3 month term may lead to full time position. One(1) Full time Licensed SALES PERSON must have previous experience. Please email your interest & resume in any of these positions to: Perry Burton at sales@bcmotorproducts.ca No phone calls please Security Professional with TQ, 3 years experience required. Full Time. Career Wages & Bennefits package. Class 5 with drivers abstract. Relocate to Kamloops for a Career Opportunity. Fax: 250-374-2587 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.
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOKS needed for busy lakefront restaurant. MUST HAVE min. 3-5 yrs exp specifically 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 REF’s to (250) 4925617 or e-mail 0930663bcltd@shaw.ca
Medical/Dental
PART-TIME DENTAL HYGIENIST REQUIRED Please apply in person with resume and references at Dr Loland & Dr Taves office Suite #2 3500, 30th St., Vernon, B.C.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
welding and/or steel fabricating experience an asset. Ph: 250-542-5557 Fax: 250-542-4562 email: donaldsmachine@gmail.com 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. Fax resume to 250-545-3971 or email: gphomes@shaw.ca
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 **A1. DUMP RUNS, MOVING, All Renovations, Painting, Floors. Paul @ 250-550-4256 CLASS 1 driver, super B, fuel, 30yrs experience, drug free, good abstract, reliable. Thank you. 778-471-4049
Services
Financial Services EQUIPMENT FINANCING. Private funds available - new or used equipment. $15,000 to $500,000. Call Al at 250-6755185, cel 250-253-1689 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
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
CDA (p/t or f/t) Please reply to Email:
Computer Services
Trades, Technical WRANGLER wanted for Chilcotin backcountry. 250-2382375 rides@sprucelaketours.ca
OfÀce Support
PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706
Pets & Livestock
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
OfÀce Support
Office Coordinator
Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce Reporting to the Executive Director, the Office Coordinator provides administrative and project support toward the achievement of the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce’s mission and objectives. The Office Coordinator is responsible for implementing operating policies, coordinating the delivery of the organization's various programs and services, providing superior visitor and member services, and various other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in business administration or relevant work experience • Organized, efficient, resourceful and dependable • Ability to coordinate a variety of projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines • Strong interpersonal skills • Proficiency in major office computer applications • Knowledge of the Enderby business community preferred Compensation: Hourly rate of $12/hr based on 20 hours/ week to start. There is potential for increased hours during the peak summer months of Visitor Centre operations. Closing Date: Applications for this position will be accepted until 5:00 PM on March 14, 2012. Please submit applications to: darren@enderbychamber.com Or fax to the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-838-0123
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Pets
Furniture
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.
11 Piece DINING Set $1,500 & 6 Piece DINING/KITCHEN Set $500 Solid oak no veneers. Taking up space in our basement! 250-558-5338 obo
Heavy Duty Machinery
WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage
Pets
Horse Boarding w/Riding Arena on farm in Laving ton, reasonable rates. 250-558-7854
Feed & Hay
KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 King size Sealy Posturepedic Crown Jewel mattress & low profile box springs. New $500. 250-542-4511. PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 Single bed, w/boxspring frame, headboard, $250. obo. ex cond. 250-558-4171.
Boarding Animal Care Society
ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats
40 Round Bales, no rain in the barn, grass clover Alfalfa, 500lb plus approx, $35ea. ten or more. $30ea (250)547-6279 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 First cut grass hay, First cut Alfalfa mix, excellent for horses, (250)542-7607 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 & alfalfa grass, 1st & 2nd cut, small squares 70 lb bales. (250)546-8010 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 Round bales, mix alfalfa & grass for sale, no rain. 1 (250)546-0147
3 male Shit-tzu Bechon cross puppies, 8wks old, multi-colored, $350. (250)835-8616 BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 5th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Free Kittens, 3 Tabby & white, 1 Tabby, email: khoway@ hotmail.com, (250)549-2847 Jack Russell X Maltese puppies, only 2 females left, born Dec 14, 1st shots, kennel trained. $300. (250)379-6872 evenings or leave message. Sweet, affectionate Chi-shi cross babies, 3 females. $400 each. 250-309-1111.
Trades, Technical
Trades, Technical
Come out and meet Jiminy, a neutered male. This loveable guy is sporting a new Shabby Chic Loin Cut!!
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
Medical Supplies 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
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Guns* Knives* Military Antiques Show & Sale Sat. Mar 10; 9-5 Sun., Mar 11; 9-3 HERITAGE PARK, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack (exit 116 of hwy 1)
BUY - SELL - SWAP Gord, 604-880-4706 or Al, 604-941-8489 see our website:www.HSCSbc.ca
Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stacker & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781. Washer and dryer. $200.obo. Excellent condition. 250-5584171.
Garage Sales FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003 Indoor Moving/Yard Sale! March 9-11 Fri to Sun 8-4pm 2807B 18th Ave, Basement. Lower East Hill 2501 35th Ave On Porch & In Yard Sale, 2 blocks East of Beairsto School, Corner of 25th St and 35th Ave Sat March 10th 11-4pm Tools, gardening, paint, cupboards, cloth, chairs, etc.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
Quality Home Decor, Antique French Iron, Church pews, fireplace surround, Skincerity & Nu-skin products, clothing & more. 2506 36 Ave, Sat only 10-4pm (250)541-0194
Trades, Technical
Farm Services
Firewood/Fuel
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Legal Services
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
doctor@armstrongdentalcentre.com
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs
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3rd/4th Year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice Williams Lake - Western Region Reference Number: HET-14320-02062012
SMS Equipment Inc. supplies equipment parts and service to the construction, forestry and mining industries and utility product users. It was created to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization. Are you interested in excelling in a fast paced, challenging environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently seeking a 3rd/4th Year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician to work in our Williams Lake location.
The Role: • Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on construction/mining/forestry equipment. • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required. • Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement. • Think logically and keep up with changes in technology. • Interpret work order and technical manuals. • Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. • Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision. • Other duties as required.
Qualifications: • Requires a thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair of construction/mining/ forestry equipment. • Strong organizational skills. • 3rd/4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice. • The ability to use precision measuring tools along with hand and power tools. • The ability to follow instruction, utilize shop and assembly manuals and be able to work with minimal supervision. • Possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence, acute safety awareness. • The ability and attitude to ensure compliance to all workplace health and safety policies. • Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy with a variety of individuals and groups. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment Inc.We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today. Our growth means your success.
Apply Today Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by e-mail or fax, quoting reference number: HET-14320-02062012, to: E-mail: bcjobs@smsequip.com or Fax: (1)250.305.1070 SMS Equipment Inc. 1115 Boundary Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4K3
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
STORE CLOSING OKANAGAN SMALL APPLIANCE EVERYTHING
3100 - 29 Ave. MUST GO!! Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00 for the month of March
Freezer - mid size chest white, good working order. $50. (250)545-1461
Farm Services BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME
BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS
Livestock
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Financial Services
Financial Services
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
Call Robert
250-309-4802
No Job Too Small! Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.
Morgan@547-6646
WWW.INSIDEOUTVERNON.CA
250-309-9110 New Home Construction Complete Renovations Registered Builder • 25 Years Exp. Full Home Warranty Protection
550-4535
BELONG
HERE! CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
Mark of Excellence
DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
CHRIS - 250-540-0025
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 • mark.u@shaw.ca Supplier & Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
250-309-6858
TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES
250.308.6230 M.K. HIGGS
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Nu-Look Homeworks Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
mark_higgs@hotmail.com Additions | Renovations | General Contracting
250-550-7900
LANDSCAPING
PLUMBING
CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION
vernonfinegardening.com
K.R. Wright
Tazz’s
FREE ESTIMATES 250-540-6000 RANDY
Clean up • Maintenance • Seasonal Contracts OK Landing Lawn & Garden COMMERCIAL | RESIDENTIAL | STRATA
• Mowing, Aeration • Leaf Removal, Nutrient Management • Weeding, Pruning, Shrub & Hedge Shaping
Call Jake BUS. 250-503-1270 | CELL. 250-351-5478
DECKS & PATIOS
250-558-8657 Plumbing & Heating Service. Furnaces, Heat Pumps and Hot Water Tanks.
NEWMAN
Hot Water Tanks
Renovations & Repairs Licensed, Bonded & Insured
For fast, friendly service call Barry
CLEANING
Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387 MOVING
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
3D
Cleaning Services
* Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products
Tannis 250-558-8552 tannismorrison@gmail.com
FLOORING
BOOKKEEPING
BUSINESS DIRECTORY QUESTIONS?
250-550-7900
Concrete
“All Your Concrete Needs” - Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs
- Framing - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl - Decks/Patios - Renos Complete - Post & Beam
Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268
CARPET CLEANING ALLSWELL
Steam Cleaning Cleaning
CARWAY STUCCO
“The Ultimate in Carpet Cleaning” * Commercial * Residential * Automative
Call Clayte: 250-503-7701
WINDOW CLEANING
Brighter Outlook
window cleaning Residential & Construction Vernon, Armstrong & Surrounding Areas Deron Sanderson
250.306.2679
WINDOWS & DOORS Windows, Doors & now...
KITCHEN CABINETS!! ALLSWELL Door to Door Pick Up & Delivery & Moving Service
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
ONLY $50/HOUR
Specializing in Small Businesses
Call Scott: 250-306-0133
CABINETRY Bonnici Custom Woodwork
Furniture, Cabinets & Repairs. Bring your ideas, we customize!
Free Estimates
250-547-0267
Dixon Flooring
RM
Delivery
250-545-8294
Bookkeeping Services • Small Businesses • Free Consultation • Free Delivery for business Robyn 250-306-5283
KALAMALKA ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Hardwood and Tile
Spring Savings! 12 yrs Experience Like us on Facebook
Tel: 250-306-5434
ACCOUNTING
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ACCOUNTING • INCOME TAX • BOOKKEEPING Free delivery for businesses & seniors
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
by Norelco
Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEW Quality Professional Installations
(250) 542-1294
Showroom 2001 - 43rd St, Vernon BC V1T 6K7
New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
HERE! Call Ray Telephone: 250-542-0615
LICENSED AND INSURED
Mark Higgs 250.863.4957
250-558-7363 | 250-542-6754
STUCCO
QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.
LEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Renovations, bathrooms, laminate floors, ceramic tiles, minor plumbing, dump runs, install cabinets, countertops & more. Reasonable Rates.
COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL
DRYWALL
BATHROOM REMODELS TILING WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS CARPENTRY • PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS
BADA BATHROOMS.COM • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • All Your Reno Needs • Painting & Home Design
YOU
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• Renos • Repairs • Home Projects • Kitchen • Bathroom • Electrical • Plumbing • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp
Inside - Out
Honest Renovations
Concrete
A-Z Renovations
Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
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PAINTING
ELECTRICAL
You Belong
HERE! SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
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
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• Residential •Commercial
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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
www.pro-painters.ca
250-938-9082
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR You Belong
HERE!
Spring Clearance! HARVEST EVENT ONLINE
MARCH 1 - 15 Visit our website to place your order online! NO ORDER MINIMUM … WE SHIP TO YOU.
1-877-639-2767 www.ranchovignola.com Best of the New Crop … from the Farm to your Community
Garment steamer quick heating remove wrinkles & odors $45.obo Vernon 250-275-0995
Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work
549-0115
BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
QUESTIONS?
250-550-7900 Fresh Nuts • New Crop Dried Fruit Fine Confection • Gourmet Gifts
FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
Misc. for Sale
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Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
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
NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791
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.
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 “Honesty Guaranteed” HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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PEROGIES homemade, finger pinched, potato & cheddar, homemade Cabbage Rolls, Homemade Grape Juice, no preservatives, no sugar. 250545-3667 QUEEN size Simmons Beauty Rest Box & Mattress, Excellence Series non-flip pillowtop. $250, King also available, can deliver. 250-215-8309 Sealy quality double mattress set with frame, like new. $200. (250)558-3364 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 Vacuum Electrolux w/power head, hose & tools, 30’ elec central vacuum switch hose & power head $150ea, 549-3352 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 Wooden Venetian Blinds, Curtains & Valance’s, excellent condition. from show home Predator Ridge. 250-545-1461
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Coins, Coin Collections, Silver, Militaria. Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St. Vernon 250-308-1522 LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082. Paying Cash for Gold & Silver coins, bars & jewelry, Simon’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
Attractive and spacious 2140 sq. ft. two-story home in one of Lumby’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 fireplace, and a well maintained Hot Tub. Five appliances included.
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Real Estate 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. A large 3bdrm T/H, potential office, private yd, central clean Terms neg. 250-542-0060 HIGHLY sought after waterfront on beautiful 10 Mile Lake. Main fl laundry, vaulted living room, maple kitchen. 4 bedrooms upstairs, Lg master w/balcony. Barn, extensive landscaping, + + + B&B potential. w w w . f o r s a l e b y o w n er.com/23757172. Asking $725,000, willing to negotiate. 250991-7994 for appt to view.
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Brand new 2500 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.
250-558-4795 Mobile Homes & Parks 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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Open Houses OKANAGAN Brownstones Grand Opening 3804 -32 Ave March 10 & 11, Noon - 4pm. Enter to win $10,000 off the price of a new home in Phase I (250) 307-3737 www.okanaganbrownstones.com
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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. 1&2bdrm, adult building, Downtown, f/s, $600-$750./mo Avail now. 250-260-8454 1-bdrm, downtown, near Rec Centre, secure building, reno’d, on-site laundry, sundeck, f/p, n/p, n/s, Avail Mar1, $750/mo, (250)558-2928
• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building ASK ABOUT MOVE-IN INCENTIVES!
250-549-2770 The CLIFFS Suites from$795 / mo Rent includes F/S, DW, A/C, heat, hydro, hot water, in-suite laundry and designated parking. N/S, N/P Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. On-site Resident Manager.
Good Incentives available with Lease Options
250-542-1701 Apartment for Rent
55+, no pets. Walking distance to Downtown Safeway. Top floor 2 bdrm,1 bath. In-suite laundry. UG parking. Secure entrance. Elevator. $875/month + damage deposit. Includes utilities. Cable, phone not incl. Available immediately. Call Kelly to view 250-306-8725
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES 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
Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742
Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 incl utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent 1bdrm, East Hill available immediately hardwood flrs, n/s n/p. On site laundry, heat incl. 250-260-5870
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2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500
Hawthorn Lane
2BDRM Condo, Downtown, Wood floors. 750/m 250-8631949 - Available April 1, 2012 1&2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Small pet okay. Seniors, NS. includes heat. 250-545-6810. 2-bdrm, Vernon, 2nd floor, central, n/s, n/p, hardwood, clean, new, $895, 260-8511 2BD, Top Floor, Mountainview Place in Vernon. Newly reno’d. Avail Now. $850+util. 250-7640570 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 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
Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
Columbia Apartments Available April 1 st
Large 1 bedroom + den apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
Belmonte Apartments, new mgmt, reno’d 1bdrm. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937.
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CALL ABOUT RENT INCENTIVES 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250-545-5773
MORRIS MANOR Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites
CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS & ARLINGTONS 1 bdrm - close to downtown & Schubert, Heat included; N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066
Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre Centre. Heat included. Inside Scooter parking available
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250-542-8989 1bdrm & Studio apts,clean, cozy, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, f/s, heat, hot water, cable locker/prkg n/s n/p starts @ $560. furnished avail 250-550-4069 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, 2-bath, insuite w/d, a/c, underground prkg, close to schools & shopping, n/s, n/p, Ideal for prof. couple, Avail Immed, $1200/mo (250)503-8946 2-bdrm, 2-bath, walk-in-closet, balcony, a/c, newly reno’d, $980/mo heat incl, Centerpoint Condos, (250)938-0991 LM
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RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm 38th Street & 27th Avenue; N/P; N/S; Adults. 250-275-8066 CLEAN 2 bdm 1 bath tiles hardwood new tub covered parking. Suit quiet person $150,000 or $700/month kalinski@telus.net 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.
Mobile Homes & Pads 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
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• 1 bdrm lower suite, newly finished basement. New 5 appliances, galley kitchen, huge living room, small bedroom, Mission Hill area, onstreet parking, no pets/smoking. $750. • 2 bdrm lower suite in Foothills. New home, great views, covered deck, 2 full baths, good space, nice finishing, 5 appliances, utilities included. $1,100.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm executive townhome overlooking OK Lake. Private beach access, 35 ft boat slip at dock, double garage, 2 full baths, all appliances. Flight of stairs up to townhome. 1 year lease preferred. $1500. Avail.able Apr 1. NO pets/ smoking.
Homes for Rent 1*, 5 BED superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski Chalet. April 1 to Oct 31 $2200 pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1a Spacious 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, clean, centrally located, rent negotiable, 250-542-0060 1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154. 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 bedroom, large fenced yard in Vernon. Close to Safeway and London Drugs. Storage shed. Very clean. $1300.00 per month+ utilities. Rent negotiable. Call 250-847-4763. Avail. April 1st. Non-smoking, Pet neg. 3bdrm 2 bath, den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, n/s, n/p suits couple, R/R & credit check $1250. 250-545-7466 3bdrm 4-plex, close to downtown, f/s, full basement, Avail now $900 (250)260-8454 3bdrm house, clean, downtown, f/s, n/s, n/p, fenced yard. $1000, Apr 1, (250)542-0857 3bdrm Lake view house, Westside Rd. 15 min to town ns/np $1000. (250)550-5550 4-bdrm, 1.5-bath, a/c, covered deck, fenced yard, Easthill, n/s, n/p, Avail May1, $1450/mo + util, 250-549-0738 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 Easthill home, 2-bdrm up, 2bdrm down, fenced yard, deck, w/d, f/s, d/w, n/s, n/p, Avail Immed, $1200+util, DD & Ref, 250-306-9909 Large 4bdrm, 2.5-bath South Vernon area, lg kitchen, big yard, $1495+util avail. immed, 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443, Older 2-bdrm house, on acreage, close to town, avail Now, $900 (250)275-3137 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 VERNON: Beautiful 3 bdrm/3 bath home in stunning location. Like new, many extras. $1400 p/m, & 1 yr lease. (360)371-5724
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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 Incredible Lakeview room for rent, priv/bath, n/s n/p n/parties, n/drugs, $550. 558-0638
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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 Peter Pogue Broker/Owner AMP 3200-27TH STREET, VERNON, B.C. V1T 4W7
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Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm, 1bath, newly reno’d, f/s, w/d, no parties, 24-Ave., $780/mo 250-938-0991 LM 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 Coldstream 2bdrm, 1bath, ns, np, suits 2, Rent neg, Avail April 1, walk distance to beach & schools (250) 503-1324 New Reno bright & clean- A must see! Small pets allowed. 2bdrm near dwntwn, $800/mo+hydro 250-306-9385
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• 3 bdrm large bsmt suite including utilities, yard, good parking, shared laundry, laminate floors. Pet friendly. $950. 1*, 4 bed superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski chalet. April 1 to Oct 31, $1290. pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca
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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
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NEW ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE $750/month (Utilities included). Close to Beach & College. Call 250-306-5579 1bdrm $700/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. 1bdrm, newly reno’d, sep ent, very quiet, ns/np, parking, DT, $625.incls util. 250-308-1917 1-bdrm, newly reno’d, util, internet & t.v. incl, w/d, sep driveway $725. 250-503-1931 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-BED Harwood suite for one person. Shared laundry, N/S, N/P. $625. 250-308-7267 2-bdrm, 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. $800/mo. 3716 Commonage Place (250)542-6620 2 bdrm basement suite, East Hill, avail immed., or April 1st. $800mth and shared util., R.R. 250-275-3194. 2-BDRM bright lake view walk out in OK Landing. W/D Laundry, F/S, Storage,Parking, Heat Cntrl, Util Incl. n/s, n/p, $850 Month Avail Now 250308-2545 2bdrm bright, spacious, sep. entry & laundry, ns, np, util, wireless internet, cable incl prkg. $900/mo. 250-307-5901 2-bdrm, charming $800 util incl, cat ok, bus route, Avail now.250-707-0604, 801-1060 2-bdrm, couple ok, $900, 1bdrm $650, both util, internet & cable incl, n/p, n/s, no-parties. Avail Immed (250)542-7806 2-bdrm, daylight, f/s, avail immed, 4104 Okanagan Ave, $850 util/incl, 250-306-3809
2bdrm East Hill, above ground private ent, covered parking, in-floor heating, 9’ ceilings, heat & water incl. security system, 6 appl. ns, np, storage $900. May 1. 250-545-6506 2bdrm, level entry, f/s, laundry n/p ample parking, n/s, n/p, Avail now, $850, util incl, 6153 Old Kamloops Rd, 542-7179 2bdrm, lg daylight walkout, near Kin Beach. All util incl, free prkng, cable & internet, near bus stop. w/d, f/s, fenced back yard, suits pets & children. $895/mo (250)547-1433 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 3bdrm daylight, new paint & laminate, n/s, n/p, $800./mo 3755 Commonage Pl. Mission Hill. 250-503-7354 after 4 pm Avail now, Basement Bachelor suite for single quiet person, N/S, N/P, Parking, $550/mo References, (250)542-9107 Bachelor unit, newly reno’d, $575 incl util & cable. D.T. locat, N/S, N/P, 250-549-0644 Clean 1 bedroom, freshly painted, level entry, near new library. $700. includes in suite laundry and utilities. n/s, n/p. (250)542-0153 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. 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. 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 Newer large 2bdrm, daylight suite, 6520 Scott Rd. incl/util. $1000. April 1. 250-308-0793 Pleasant bachelor suite, quiet acreage location off Silver Star, parking,n/s, n/p.$525 includes util.,250-542-8553. Studio suite bright & new, Allenby Way area, quiet, clean, suits 1, no smoking, np, F/S, w/d, Avail now, $550 util/incl (250)309-6199
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Upper Floor of House with sundeck (in Vernon). $800 + ½ utilities. Damage deposit & references required. N/S
250-558-7337 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. $650 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 immed, n/s, n/p, D.D/R.R. $900 util/incl, 250-306-9909. 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
SUPER-SIZED RENT-TO-OWN Bright Family-Sized Eat-in Kitchen/Dining New appliances / Cabinets / Paint Lovely Condo on Quiet Tree-Lined Street Credit problems OK. Call 1-877-509-9009 or get info at www.okeefe2.com O’KEEFE2 Team @ OK West Realty Corp., Vernon
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ARMSTRONG ARMSTRONG 27, 3805 Patten Drive 3780 Schubert Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 12:30-3:30 starting at $379,900
CITY 201, 307 Browne Road Sunday, 1:30-3:00 $230,000
FOOTHILLS COLDSTREAM 9050 College Drive 1437 Red Mountain Place Sunday, 1:00-2:30 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $474,900 $499,900
HARWOOD MISSION HILL 105, 2100 - 43 Avenue 1706 - 43 Street Sunday, 1:30-4:00 Saturday, 12:00-2:00 $224,900
128, 3780 Schubert Rd Sat &BELLA Sun, 12:30-3:30 VISTA starting at $289,000 6828 Cameo Drive
COLDSTREAM 11709 Husband Road Sunday, 11:00-1:00 $659,900
8501 Lakeview Drive Sunday, 1:30-3:30 8022 Aspen Road $379,000 Sunday, 12:00-2:00
HARWOOD 2, 1809OKANAGAN - 40 Avenue LANDING Sunday,1000 1:00-3:00 Snowberry Road $154,000 Sun-Fri, 11:00-4:00
$231,900
11905 Husband Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $559,000
LAVINGTON Sunday, 12:00-2:00 6408 Lavington Way $269,500 Sunday, 12:30-1:45 $339,900 ENDERBY
Starting at $299,000
North Sunday, 12:00-2:00 2577 Rosedale Place $785,000 Sunday, 1:00-2:30 DESERT COVE
- 7Drive Avenue 2412729 Hayden Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $444,900 $253,000 BELLA VISTA ENDERBY 8, 4800 Heritage Drive 2941:00-3:00 Old Salmon Arm Sunday, Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $194,900
342 Scenic Drive Sunday, 11:00-12:30 $527,900
Road
9832 Elgin Drive Sunday, 2:00-4:00 $499,000
$349,000 6828 Cameo Drive N Sunday, 2:00-4:00 FOOTHILLS $775,000 7024 Apex Drive
Sunday, 2:00-4:00 $729,000
334 Inverness Drive Sat & Sun, 1:00-3:00 $469,000
$669,000
EAST HILL 3504 - 16 Street
173 Salmon Arm Drive 9495 Angus Sunday, Drive 1:00-3:00 $249,900
Sunday, 2:00-3:00 $299,900 FOOTHILLS
7066 Foothills Drive
3:00-5:00 MIDDLETONSunday, MOUNTAIN $499,000 108, 91 Middleton Way Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $434,900 1426 Copper Mtn Court Sunday, 1:00-4:00 $575,000
$298,000
$367,838 to $399,896
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 470 Middleton Way VERNON Sunday,SOUTH 11:00-1:00 $589,999 1, 5484 - 25 Avenue
Sunday, 1:30-4:00
OKANAGAN LANDING $87,000 1000 Snowberry Road Sun/Wed/Thur, 1308 - 43 Street 11:00-3:00 Sunday, 1:00-2:30 $367,838 to $399,896
$289,000 18, 6902 Okanagan Ldg Rd Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $123,000 101, 5805 Tern Place Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $369,000
OKANAGAN LANDING 9, 7701 Okanagan Ldg Rd Sunday, 11:30-2:30 $579,000
SILVER STAR 303, 9898 Silver Star Rd - The Sunday, Breeze1:00-3:00 $179,900 SOUTH VERNON 1816 - 43 Street Sunday, 11:00-1:00 $212,900 THE RISE 504 Balsam Court Sunday, 1:30-3:00 $489,000 SPALLUMCHEEN 1140 Otter Lake X Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $319,000
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NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN HOURS OF OPERATION AND ENTERTAINMENT ENDORSEMENT An application has been received from officials of The Palace Restaurant for changes to the hours of operation and for an entertainment endorsement for the restaurant located at 3315 - 30 Avenue. The applicant is requesting a change in the hours of operation on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to Midnight to 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. The applicant is also seeking approval to provide live music in conjunction with the existing restaurant operations. Such an application is termed an entertainment endorsement. Pursuant to Section 11.3 of the Liquor Control & Licensing Act and Council direction, comments are being sought from the public on the above noted applications, with comments being forwarded to: THE CITY OF VERNON Attn: Dale Rintoul, Planner 3400 - 30th Street, or via fax (250-545-5309), or via email (drintoul@vernon.ca) To ensure the consideration of your views, written comments from the public are requested to be submitted to the City prior to Thursday, March 29, 2012. Please include your name and address with the comments.
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP# 2012-04) MECHANICAL CONSULTING SERVICES VERNON RECREATION CENTRE SWIMMING POOL MECHANICAL DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS 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.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE ESTATE OF RANDELL CLARK HENNIGAR, DECEASED Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Randell Clark Hennigar, Deceased, formerly of 90 Killarney Place, Vernon, British Columbia, are hereby noti¿ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims are required to be sent to the Executrix, c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, 1500 – 13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 5X3, on or before May 11, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to claims of which the Executrix has notice. Sheila Michele Waddington, Executrix
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Stephen and Colette Gelter of Vernon BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region - Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a lease for strata moorage purposes covering All that unsurveyed Crown foreshore being part of the bed of Okanagan Lake and fronting on Lot A Sections 19 and 30 Township 9, Osoyoos Division Yale District, Plan KAP92258 Except Strata Plan KAS3991 (Phase 1 & 2) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Vernon. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3407601. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St. Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until April 14, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp ➔ Search ➔ Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to be public upon request.
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.
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2009 Harley davidson streetglide $19,971
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2007 harley davidson ultra classic $17,900
2007 Harley davidson roadking $15,888
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Robert Charles Riddell, Deceased, who died on the 21st day of July, 2011, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executors named hereunder at P.O. Box 9, 2001 Miller Street, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0 on or before April 9, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.
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1998 GMC 2500 Diesel ext cab, long box w/liner, new brakes& battery, 310,000 kms, $3,000.obo (250)545-6962
Want to Rent Large 3 or 4-bdrm house with Granny suite, with large family room & bsmt. In Vernon, For April 1st. (250)550-0584
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WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
Townhouses 1a Spacious 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, clean, centrally located, rent negotiable, 250-542-0060 2bdrm Townhouse 1.5 bath, new kitchen, swimming pool, close to schools & shopping. n/s, n/p, $950. (250)503-6818 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5-appl, walk to schools/shops, ns/np, $1000 Av/now 250-307-0548 3-bdrm, 3-bath, newer townhouse, incl w/d, n/s, n/p, $1400+util Apr1 250-307-6002
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20,900
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$
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3.5L CVT, PW, PL, PM, cruise, CD, fogs, A/C, VSA, alloys, 74,700 kms B3071
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2005 NISSAN MURANO SL
20,900
26,900
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Roof, load, running boards, 72,900 kms C0681
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15,900
11,900
$
$
1 owner, A/C, auto., CD, liner, 62,800 kms B2732
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2007 FORD RANGER FX4
2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL SE
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2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS
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Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, keyless remote, tilt WAS $12,995
9,995
$
OR $91 1*B/WW
2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE
NOW!
STK#U5116.
Auto, A/C, cruise, P/W, P/L, tilt, roof rack, tow pkg WAS $12,995
9,995
$
OR
** 106B/W
$
2007 DODGE RAM 1500 SXT QUAD CAB 4X4
NOW!
2 Auto, A/C, cruise, IN-STOCK! P/W, P/L, tilt, alloys, tow pkg, keyless remote $ WAS $20,995 STK#U5363.
** 18,995 OR $198B/W
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 LARAMIE MEGA CAB 4X4
NOW!
STK#U5476.
6.7L DIESEL, auto, A/C, loaded, sunroof, DVD, leather heated seats, DPF delete kit WAS $31,995
30,995 OR $321**B/W
$
2007 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6
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STK#U5353.
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9,995
$
OR $106B/W **
2006 JEEP TJ RUBICON 4X4
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STK#U5484.
6 speed manual, CD player, tilt, only 26,500 kms, comes with hard & soft top WAS $18,995
** 17,995 OR $188B/W
$
2006 DODGE RAM 3500 LARAMIE QUAD CAB 4X4 STK#U5481.
5.9L CUMMINS DIESEL, 6 speed, heated leather seats, after market wheels & tires, bushwacker Àares $ WAS $30,995
NOW!
** 28,995 OR $300B/W
2006 DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB SLT 4X44
NOW!
STK#U5470.
5.9L CUMMINS DIESEL,
6 speed manual, A/C, cruise, P/W, P/L, tilt, alloys, side steps WAS $28,995
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2002 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SLT 4X4 STK#U5365.
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