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er lawyer prepared her not to jump to any conclusions during Judge Alison Beames’ verdict until Beames spoke her final words.

And when Deborah Ashton heard Beames say “not guilty,” she buried her head in her hands and erupted in tears of joy and relief.

Ashton, 47, a former Vernon elementary school teacher and vice-principal, was found not guilty Wednesday morning by Beames on all five counts of having an alleged sexual relationship with a former student of hers.

“I can’t remember when it (emotion) turned, I remember very little about the courtroom other than that she (Beames) dressed me down for, what, a good five-to-10 minutes?” said Ashton, hours after the verdict was rendered.

The relationship was alleged to have happened between 2003 and 2005, when the boy was in Grade 7 at the same elementary school Ashton taught at, and continued on while he attended a Vernon high school.

Beames said, in delivering the verdict, “there is evidence in this case that Ashton and the alleged victim – who was in the courtroom to hear the verdict – had a relationship that went far beyond the normal teacherstudent and player-coach relationship (Ashton was the boy’s basketball coach at the Vernon elementary school they were at in Grade 7).”

Ashton had been charged with sexual interference of a person under 14, invitation to sexual touching under 14 and sexual assault in her first trial on the matter, which ended in February 2011 with a hung 12-person jury.

This time, before Beames alone, Ashton was also facing two additional charges of sexual

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Deborah Ashton is overwhelmed with joy and relief following Wednesday’s verdict in Vernon Supreme Court absolving her of charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a former student. See video at www.vernonmorningstar.com exploitation. She pleaded not guilty to all counts.

The judge said that while evidence showed an inappropriate relationship happened between Ashton and the alleged victim – Beames referred to him as ‘the complainant’ in her submission – she had “fundamental and significant problems” on whether a sexual relationship had taken place.

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Beames also pointed out that the complainant had no recollection of what she called “a huge and obvious tattoo” that Ashton has on her navel.

Crown counsel had to prove to Beames that a sexual relationship had taken place, not that it “likely or probably happened.”

“When the evidence fails to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, the accused must be acquitted,” said Beames.

In the courthouse Thursday, before the verdict was read, Ashton said she received numerous text messages and wellwishes from her supporters which proved to be a welcome distraction.

“It took my mind off things,” said Ashton. “I was shaking all morning, nervous all morning, but I was hopeful. I felt there was reasonable doubt.”

La Liberte agreed with the verdict.

“We showed the frailities of what Crown’s evidence was,” said La Liberte outside the Vernon

Court House Wednesday. “The obvious one was a huge tattoo that just defied the imagination. For somebody to stand up and accuse somebody of a serious criminal offence like this in Canada, they better have their ducks in row.

“They’re presumed to be innocent until Crown has proven beyond any reasonable doubt.

The Crown did not have the evidence in this case and there were some very striking errors that mystified the imagination.”

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News Crews scramble after rail cars derail JENNIFER SMITH

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A train got off track in Lavington Wednesday morning.

Five cars were derailed next to the Tolko mill, with two spilling their loads of cedar poles next to the tracks. “It happened while they were switching the cars out,� said Pat Donnelly, plant manager at Tolko’s Lavington division. “We don’t know the specific causes of it but we will be getting to the bottom of it.�

No one was injured in the incident, but it is anticipated to take upwards of one week to 10 days to clean up the mess and fix any damage to the railway tracks, operated by Kelowna Pacific Rail.

This is one of the most significant train derailments to take place in Lavington. “We’ve had minor derailments but nothing like this with cars over,� said Donnelly.

The two end cars landed on their side and spilled loads of poles from Gorman Bros. Lumber, but the product is believed to be salvageable.

The remaining cars, one of which was sitting at 45 degrees, contained Tolko product which is also anticipated to be recovered. “It won’t be any significant loss of product,� said Donnelly, adding that additional trucking resources will be needed to keep operations running while the track is cleaned up.

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A track inspector surveys the scene of a train derailment adjacent to the Tolko Industries mill in Lavington Wednesday morning.

Fintry residents watch as home engulfed by flames RICHARD ROLKE

been contacted for assistance.

The fire department and the insurance adjustor will now sift through the remains and try and determine the cause of the fire.

But Carson isn’t sure how successful the investigation will be. “It’s so totally gone,� he said of the structure.

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Firefighters were called to Dunwaters Road in the Upper Fintry area at about 11 p.m. Wednesday. “The place was fully involved when I got there and I found the residents out on the street,� said Wayne Carson, North Westside fire chief. “We managed to hang on to an outbuilding and some vehicles but the house was destroyed.�

Carson admits the situation was volatile. “It’s a good thing it wasn’t August (with the summer heat),� he said. “The fire was trying to climb the trees.�

New water lines have been installed in the neighbourhood but they are not operating yet so that created a challenge for the firefighters. They had to rely on two tankers transporting water to the scene. “We stayed ahead of the water,� said

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Supporters embrace verdict

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Megan Benischek, a former student of Deborah Ashton, cries tears of relief after Ashton was found not guilty of all five charges at Vernon Supreme Court Wednesday.

Continued from A1 The night before the decision, Ashton said she chose to be alone for the first time in a year.

Normally, she’s been surrounded by family and friends, people who left food for her while she was living in a barn with no running water, having sold her house to help pay her legal costs, Many of those supporters were in the courtroom Wednesday, erupting into cheers, ovations and shedding tears when Beames read the verdict.

“If I hadn’t had those people, I don’t know where I’d be today,” said Ashton, holding back tears. “I wouldn’t persistently get one note or one phone call, I’d get six-to-10 calls from one person saying I needed to get out of the barn and start talking to people.

“It was people I’d known before, former colleagues, and the second I let people start to know it was OK to come into my space, it was those people who adopted us (Ashton and her two children). They adopted our family, and many of them treated us like their own family.”

Crown lawyer Neil Flanagan did not speak to the media after the verdict, but one of the complainant’s supporters was disappointed with Beames’ decision.

“I was there every single day,” said the woman, who did not want to be named. “I found the witnesses for the Crown to be exceedingly credible. I believe they proved the case.”

Both Ashton and La Liberte said they have not made any decisions about Ashton’s future plans.

Ashton will be back at the Vernon Court House on Thursday appearing in provincial court to deal with two perjury charges stemming from her first trial.

House proving harmful to RCMP Morning Star Staff

Vernon RCMP are becoming familiar with a downtown home.

Less than a week after an officer suffered minor injuries chasing a suspect at a home in the 3300 block of 35th Avenue, another officer was allegedly assaulted at the same residence.

An officer from the downtown enforcement unit noticed a suspect believed to be involved in the drug trade leave the home at around 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday.

“When our officer approached the man and attempted to arrest him on drug-related charges, he resisted arrest and fled towards the Vernon Recreation Complex,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

A second officer arrived and chased the suspect who, police said, was attempting to get rid of items he was carrying while running away.

The discarded items were recovered and are believed to be heroin and cocaine.

After the arrest, police also recovered two cell phones, more than $2,000 in cash and a quantity of suspected heroin and cocaine.

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City scoops administrator from Cranbrook RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky believes Will Pearce is exactly the person the city needs.

Pearce will take up new duties as chief administrative officer

June 4.

“He’s a very impressive fellow,” said Sawatzky, adding that Pearce’s knowledge and personality stood out.

“He was our first choice and we’re thrilled that he agreed to come

here.”

Pearce is currently chief administrative officer for Cranbrook.

During his 22-year career, he has also served Calgary and Regina in various management portfolios and was the

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Currently, he is a director of Community Futures – East Kootenay and is a liaison to the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association.

Pearce has also been involved in youth skill development in boarder cross and most recently ski cross, and many other snowboard competitive sports for more than 20 years.

The City of Vernon received about 60 applications to fill the vacancy created when CAO

Leon Gous left in late December to re-enter the private sector.

Sawatzky admits the search process for a replacement was challenging.

“We were looking for someone with a master’s degree and we preferred someone with experience in a community similar to our size and with complex governance structures.”

Sawatzky doesn’t expect any immediate changes to how the city operates once Pearce’s duties begin.

“We will give him a couple of months to see how things work and then we will proceed with the core service review. We will proceed in a methodical manner,” said Sawatzky.

Enderby residents are being asked for their thoughts on the future of the community.

The Enderby Vitalization Initiative steering committee will hold public consultations today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Enderby Seniors Complex and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the complex.

“Tables will be set up to offer face-to-face consultation with the steering committee, offering a more inviting and personal forum for the public to provide ideas on how to improve the vitality of our community,” said Darren Robinson, with the committee.

Another way to get heard is by providing ideas at www.faceRobinson book.com/EnderbyDistrict/ Vitalization.

“The steering committee encourages everyone to contribute ideas in whichever way they feel most comfortable,” said Robinson.

The committee asks that residents and business owners consider the following questions with respect to the community.

■ What do you consider to be a successful city?

■ What do you see as an opportunity for community/economic growth?

■ What’s important to you to make the community more inviting, attractive and vibrant?

■ What do you think draws visitors to the area?

■ How can we better engage and serve community businesses?

■ What amenities would you like to see in the community?

■ What is your vision and hopes for the future for the community?

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Region ready for Hansen relay “Come down to Polson Park on April The Man In Motion won’t be attend- 1 and enjoy a family event,” said event ing, but North Okanagan communities chairperson Patrick Nicol. “This truly is a are still gearing up to host the 25th anni- celebration of Rick Hansen and the difference makers in our community.” versary Rick Hansen Relay.

Enderby’s end-of-day celebration will Vernon and Enderby have been selected take place Tuesday from 2 to 5:30 to hold an End of Day celebrap.m. on Cliff Street. tion for the relay team.

Entertainment and activities Vernon’s event goes Sunday will include zumba and karate from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Polson demonstrations, face painting, Park. cultural displays, kids games and There will be entertainment accessibility games. by the C-Tones, Olivia Penalva The entrance of the final and Brandon Schmoor. Plus, medal bearer, longtime Enderby inspirational talks by Vernon Josh Dueck resident Abby Pavelich, for the Paralympian medalists – and day will take place at approxiRick Hansen Relay medal bearmately 3:30 p.m. ers – Josh Dueck and Sonja Prior to the Enderby celebrations, the Gaudet. relay will begin Tuesday in Spallumcheen The medal presentation is at 5 p.m.

Members of the Vernon Vipers, Vernon at 12:05, and there will be a six-minute Fire-Rescue and Queen and Princess celebration outside the township’s offices.

The relay will move to Armstrong’s Silver Star will be in attendance, and those attending can see some adaptive sports Pleasant Valley Secondary School and will leave the school at 1:10 p.m., heading equipment including Dueck’s sit ski.

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down Pleasant Valley Road to Smith Drive before finishing at McDonald’s at 1:50 p.m.

There will be a 40-minute celebration at McDonald’s, where the company will donate 50 cents from every coffee sold to the Rick Hansen Foundation.

A special gathering spot in Armstrong to watch the relay will be at the RCMP corner on Pleasant Valley Boulevard, where a tent will be set up for people in wheelchairs.

Armstrong Coun. Shirley Fowler dug out some photos from the 1987 occasion when Hansen and the Man In Motion tour wheeled through the community.

She’s starting up a pictorial memorabilia of that event and will have it posted at the RCMP corner. Anybody willing to donate pictures can contact Fowler.

For more information about the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay, visit www. rickhansenrelay.com.

Hansen is unable to attend North Okanagan festivities.

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As part of the $35,000 project, the concrete barriers will be moved closer to the road and the rightA dangerous situation in Okanagan Landing is of-way will be widened for pedestrian use. being bumped up the priority list.

The speed limit on that section of Okanagan Vernon council has approved $35,000 in pedes- Landing Road will be reduced from 70 to 50 kilotrian improvements at Okanagan metres an hour.

Landing and Myriad roads in 2013.

No sidewalks, which were part of the Staff had recommended a $115,000 $115,000 option, will be installed, but they project in 2016. could be considered in the future.

“It’s a safety concern for the citizens Insurance Corporation of B.C. statistics there,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe of show only three claim accidents in that expediting the timeline. area in five years, with city staff saying they “More people are trying to be active were rear-end crashes related to vehicle whether it’s walking or biking.” speed and not the crosswalk.

The city recently received a 118- Mary-Jo O’Keefe A pedestrian died after being struck by name petition demanding a pedestrian a vehicle there in December. An accident bridge across the creek. cause has not been released yet.

Presently to head east into Vernon, people must “The people who live there believe it (fatal) jaywalk across Okanagan Landing Road before the was a result of the design,” said Coun. Juliette creek and then go on to the crosswalk to get on to Cunningham. a walking path.

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s kids enjoy their last day of spring break, their teachers are also getting ready to head back into the classroom.

These days, there seems to be very little sitting on the fence when it comes to the dispute between B.C. teachers and the provincial government.

People have strong opinions that range from, “teachers make enough money and they’re just greedy by asking for more,” to “they deserve the right to collective bargaining, for decent conditions in the classroom.”

The one thing that seems to be clear since the teachers began the first Katherine Mortimer phase of their job action back in September: confusion over the issues seems to be running rampant among members of the public.

I don’t know if B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert has just done a lousy job of getting her members’ point across, or if cashstrapped families can’t see past teachers asking for a 15 per cent wage increase over three years.

I admit I tend to side with the teachers. In every classroom I have visited, whether in my own child’s school or at schools throughout the district, I’ve seen nothing but dedication. And contrary to what government has been spouting about report cards, I’ve had no trouble getting information about my child’s progress.

I wasn’t thrilled with the three-day strike, as it cost me money to put my child in day care all day, but I also see that teachers weren’t left with a lot of choice in getting their message across.

The arrogance of Education Minister George Abbott in imposing Bill 22 has left me somewhat speechless.

And his heading off to China to troll for international students at a time of crisis across the province is truly astonishing. International

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students bring a lot to the district, and not just money, but his timing left something to be desired.

When Premier Christy Clark was education minister, she began the process 10 years ago by imposing legislation that stripped teacher’s collective agreements of their bargaining rights and of guarantees for quality learning conditions for students. And even though the B.C. Supreme Court found the bills illegal and unconstitutional, the government has done nothing to show respect for the ruling.

And as for mediation, the government’s idea of a mediator is to appoint one who will agree to the employer’s demands. Last time I checked, we still live in a democracy, where employees have the right to bargain. The Liberal government, in imposing its draconian legislation, seems to have conveniently forgotten that small point.

The irony of the government referring to Bill 22 as the Education Improvement Act has not been lost on teachers who will now be faced with no limits on the number of students in their classes from Grades 4 to 12. There will also be no limits on the number of students with diagnosed special needs in a single class.

In speaking to learning resource teachers, they are already faced with an almost impossible situation on a daily basis. Enrolment across the district may be going down every year, but students with special needs are not. And while those students who have actually been ministry-coded and qualify for an individual education plan, there are many who do not, who are what teachers refer to as “grey area” students. They still need the help, but since they’re not coded, they don’t get the funding.

In a class of 30 students, with several special needs students and perhaps several with behavioral issues, there is little time left for the teacher to give that extra attention that may be needed, to any of their students, whether special needs or mainstream.

It doesn’t sound like an improvement in education to me.

Thankfully there’s some common sense around Vernon city hall.

Council members have given the green light to pedestrian safety upgrades at Okanagan Landing and Myriad roads in 2013 despite staff recommending the project not proceed until 2016.

“I have seen a lot of close calls there,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham, who wasn’t satisfied with the staff report.

The posted speed is 70 kilometres an hour, which means vehicles are going significantly faster. For a resident, and particularly the large number of seniors in that neighbourhood, trying to cross Okanagan Landing Road is extremely hazardous. Even walking along the shoulder is a problem as concrete berms take up space.

While the cause hasn’t been determined yet, a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle there in December.

Staff didn’t recommend action until 2016 because there are significant demands for pedestrian upgrades elsewhere in the community, and infrastructure like sidewalks is extremely expensive.

However, while sidewalks may eventually occur, there isn’t the population base in the Myriad Road area to warrant them now and a concrete pathway isn’t necessary at this time.

Council members were right to accept an alternative that will see the speed limit reduced to 50 kilometres an hour and the concrete barriers moved closer to the road, making the shoulder wider.

The project is still going to cost $35,000 but if it ensures a safe environment for pedestrians and motorists, it is well worth the price.

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Teacher no longer volunteering

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have freely volunteered my time and resources for the better part of my life. Whether coaching soccer, helping with the local swim club, sitting on the arts board or leading drama and filmmaking workshops, the benefits I receive far out weigh the time I have put in.

Even when dealing with irate soccer parents, I have felt warmed by the grateful people to which I have given my time.

As a teacher, I have also freely given my time.

I will not list the activities and hours logged but there have many days that I have arrived in the dark and gone home in the dark.

The rewards have been the love and respect of a generation of students. Unlike volunteering with the general public, I now find that volunteering my time at school has the opposite affect.

I feel demoralized by a government whose

NO SYMPATHY Teachers are actually saying that a 15 per cent wage increase will buy them respect, and that this exorbitant increase in salary will in some nebulous way improve the quality of schooling for the students.

In fact, to balance the books in these economically desperate times, money must be taken from hiring more teachers, providing more books, equipment and teaching aids in order to buy the teachers’ respect.

No, the teachers have not bought this writer’s respect or sympathy.

My sympathy goes to the students and to the parents of these students who must scramble, lose work and wages, etc. to care for their children who cannot attend school to be taught their curriculum in a timely fashion.

These professionals not only have two summer months to upgrade their teaching credentials, but also demand professional days during the year, to do what? I don’t know?

Do you? Why are you parents and other interested parties supporting these people?

I suggest you write your MLA, to protest this extravagant demand on our increasingly fragile economy.

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bottom line is to control rather than negotiate.

I am saddened by a general public who seems to view teachers as greedy and self-serving individuals. My workplace has turned into an environment where I do not feel valued.

If I was volunteering for an organization which did not value my time and resources, I would stop volunteering for them. It would not matter whether it was the volunteer fire department or at a hospice house. If an organization’s expectations exceeded the benefits, I would leave.

Teachers will return to volunteering when they feel their extra time is valued. I’m afraid that the only way the general public and the Liberal government will understand what teachers really do is to miss what they have previously taken for granted.

Brent Applegath

system of education funding, where parents can use the voucher to take their children to the school of their choice, public or private, to fund their child’s education at the best possible school available to them.

We cannot afford the teachers’ union demands.

If, as a last resort, it takes legislation, then so be it.

Vern Polotikis POOR REPRESENTATION When parents constantly bicker and belittle each other, everyone in the family suffers.

In a similar way, antagonistic party politics is causing Canadians to suffer. The Conservative members were not elected to bully and denigrate the opposition members; nor were the opposition members elected to carp and whine about every government initiative.

They were elected to represent the varied interests and values of all Canadians in the spirit of government by the people for the people.

Bitter party politics has crippled the American government.

Compromise and co-operation have become dirty words.

Canadian politics is moving in the same direction. No wonder politicians are looked down on with disdain.

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Sometimes a dysfunctional family can heal itself after the long-suffering children cry out, “Stop your stupid arguing and think about what you are doing to us.”

Maybe it’s time voters stood up and hollered, “Stop your stupid petty politics and start working together for the good of all Canadians.”

Lloyd Atkins DESERVING BETTER I write in response to the wellwritten article published recently in The Morning Star, “Advocating for loved ones” by Justine Reams, a registered care aide, now seeking her bachelor’s degree in social work.

My response comes as a concerned family member of a resident of a North Okanagan extended care facility, and my personal observations as a retired RN. The unit is comprised of two wings, which has allowed, very easily, for a division of the care-givers into two teams, one for each wing.

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Objections, reasoning and requests by those of us concerned to revert to the two-team plan fell on deaf ears, and continue to do so.

Much has been lost in the change.

Personal care becomes institutional and task-focused, which includes, among other things, further loss of dignity for the residents.

For example, under the two-team system, total care, particularly in toileting and cleansing of very private body areas that had been done by trusted and known members of a familiar team, now includes a large number of unfamiliar caregivers, viewed be these elderly residents as strangers.

How can a resident not feel a loss of dignity in that?

Anyone who does not recognize that aspect is making the cruel assumption that the residents will “get used to it.”

These dear elderly people, including my beloved family member, deserve better.

Muriel Sanderson (RN retired)

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Group seeks smart meter ban JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Coldstream is now being urged to take a smart approach to smart meters.

The Citizens for Safe Technology Society (CST) is spreading its anti-smart meter message to municipalities

across B.C. in an effort to ban the devices.

“From our point of view, the smart meter program will have a largely underestimated negative impact on our communities,” said Shirley Gilchrist, a CST member from Lavington.

B.C. Hydro is working to replace all the old analog meters with new smart meters by the end of 2012.

But safety, health and security concerns have many protesting the installation.

CST is asking municipalities to sign a mora-

4 Ways to Win Negotiations against the Car Salesman Showing up to buy a car from a car dealership can be a stressful and in some cases traumatic experience. This should be an exciting time!

You are purchasing a product that can truly better your life, giving you the freedom of transportation, the ability to explore your town, province and country and the opportunity to go somewhere you have never been before. Owning an automobile is one of the great privileges we have in Canada. Remember the first time you drove a vehicle, the feeling of hitting the open road, the opportunities that present themselves and the freedom you could feel as it slowly crept from the steering wheel through your fingers into your arms and flowed through your entire body. That great feeling of freedom. Now, imagine you could have that feeling while buying a car.

Imagine walking into a car dealership and knowing you are going to win, that you were the one with all the power.

Well, the great news is you can. Even if you have a trade in, owe money or have less than perfect credit.

Here is how it works. Now, try not to act too excited … there are four steps to this process and they all must be followed to get the best result.

1) You must go to Vernon Nissan on March 30th or March 31st. They have slashed their prices to eliminate the need to negotiate. That’s right … the

price on the vehicle is the best price, bottom line, bottom dollar deal they will accept.

2) Have the dealer present you with a detailed example of how their trade process works and how they arrive at your trade number. During Friday, March 30th and Saturday, March 31st, Vernon Nissan will show you exactly how they get your top trade value. No back and forth and no guessing. They aren’t going to drive your car around the block and write a number on paper.

They will show you exactly how they get to the top trade figure eliminating the back and forth. Actually they won’t just do this on March 30th and 31st, they ALWAYS do it.

3) Be ready to purchase. Bring all of your current information like driver’s license, void cheque and deposit.

4) Be flexible on colour and on options.

At Vernon Nissan, the cars in inventory are the best price, best value and best deal. They don’t have any extra shipping charges on them or goofy accessories that other dealers put on. If you need something special we will go and get it for you but the price will be reflective of the extra costs incurred.

Keeping all of this in mind and it is very clear that when you go to Vernon Nissan on Saturday, March 30th or Sunday, March 31st, you will win the negotiations against the car salesman.

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torium on mandatory CST member Werner installation of wireless Hoffelinck, of Vernon. meters and request that With technology concerned residents be evolving to more devicoffered alternatives at es such as smart meters, no cost to them.

Hoffelinck says the To date, 37 munici- number of those sufpalities have signed the fering from the effects moratorium includ- of EHS is also expected ing Lake Country and to rise.

S a l m o n B.C. Hydro Arm. says smart B u t meters comColdstream municate for isn’t making a total average any hasty of one mindecisions as ute a day and it seeks out that “exposure all sides to to radio frethe story. quency during Pat Cochrane The disa 20-year life trict will span of a smart have B.C. Hydro make a meter is equivalent to presentation to council the exposure during a at a future meeting. single 30-minute cell Meanwhile, Coun. phone call.”

Pat Cochrane suggestThe loss of meter ed the district investi- reader jobs is another gate whether it has the concern of CST. authority to ban smart Hydro is uncertain meters in the commu- how many of the 300 nity. meter reading jobs will “We may be chal- be impacted because lenged with an out- the meter readers also right ban,” said Michael service other utilities.

Stamhuis, chief adminBut the program has istrative officer, suggest- already created approxiing that Coldstream may mately 700 jobs within not have the ability to and outside of B.C. ban, but could sign the Hydro, according to the moratorium if council Crown corporation. decides to do so.

Once the program is Among the long list complete, B.C. Hydro of concerns CST mem- will have installed bers have with smart approximately two milmeters is safety, due to lion new pieces of techmicrowave radiation nology on the grid that exposure. will need to be managed “A number of peo- and maintained. ple, estimated up to 15 Yet the CST points per cent of the popu- out that these smart lation, have developed meters cost more and electro hyper sensitiv- have half the life expecity, including me,” said tancy of analog meters.

Assault suspects remain in custody Morning Star Staff

The suspects in an alleged assault remain in jail.

Early Sunday morning, an Ontario man was severely beaten outside of a pub on Queensway Avenue in downtown Kelowna.

Rick Dennis, 26, of Vernon, and Daniel Orge, 27, of West Kelowna, were remanded into custody after appearing in court on charges of aggravated assault Tuesday.

A third suspect, Ryan Tanner, 25, of Kelowna, was released on $5,000 bail.

“All three are scheduled to appear in court again in April,” said Cst. Kris Clark, with the Kelowna RCMP. The Ontario man was taken to Kelowna General Hospital with head injuries.

“The victim remains in ICU but has been showing some signs of improvement,” said Clark.

Police believe the alleged incident was possibly an unprovoked attack.

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Gravel pit dominates debate JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

The livelihood of a Coldstream business is being weighed against the toll it’s possibly having on nearby residents.

Coldstream politicians continue to struggle on whether to allow Coldstream Ranch to extend mining operations at the Rosebush gravel pit in Lavington.

The ranch has been mining the pit since approximately 1995, with a long-term goal to reclaim the property with improved land conditions.

“The result of improvement for agriculture is moved up by two agricultural classes in terms of being able to grow crops more efficiently,” said Ted Osborn, director of projects with the ranch, told council Monday.

The total project is 73 hectares, and the ranch needs Coldstream to forward its application to the Agricultural Land Commission for nonfarm use in the remaining nine hectares (split into two phases).

If approved, it could be another 10 to 12 years until the project is complete, at a proposed reclamation rate of two to four hectares per year

Grow-op located Morning Star Staff

Another marijuana grow operation has been shut down in Lake Country.

On March 23, officers searched a residence in the 12800 block of Shoreline Drive and 505 marijuana plants were discovered.

“Steroids and a small amount of cocaine were also located inside the residence,” said Cst. Kris Clark, RCMP spokesperson.

No arrests have yet been made but charges of theft of hydro, production of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking may be recommended to Crown counsel pending further investigation by the police.

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Coldstream Ranch is hoping to extend its mining and reclamation work at the Rosebush gravel pit between Highway 6 and Buchanan Road. (there are 32 hectares left to be reclaimed).

But the mining wouldn’t go on that long.

“It depends on movement of product from the area,” said Osborn, estimating five to six years to complete extraction in the final phases.

But considering those phases are closest to Buchanan Road, where several residents

have concerns about dust, noise and impacts of the pit, Coldstream politicians aren’t ready to make a hasty decision.

“We’ve watched the gravel pit go from a small, one-up by the railway tracks and spread across and I understand the need and desire of the ranch to generate some income from the gravel pit, however from a council perspective,

we also have to consider the residents,” said Coun. Peter McClean.

“Whereas it was out of sight out of mind before, it is now fairly present to the residential owners.”

Coun. Gyula Kiss agreed.

“These people have been subject to a great amount of trouble and these people are also paying taxes.”

While she also has

concerns for nearby homeowners, Coun.

Maria Besso was pleased to hear that the final phase of the project, which is closest to residents, would be the shortest.

“My concern is about the encroachment to Buchanan Road but if it done fairly quickly it might make it more favourable.”

Mayor Jim Garlick was absent Monday and council agreed to wait until he is present to they can discuss the issue further.

Kiss was opposed to deferral, while Buchanan Road resident Jeff Mellows was pleased with the choice.

“I don’t think there’s any haste in this matter,” said Mellows, representing neighbours opposed to the Rosebush operation.

He suggested council dig up more information on the project and place some restrictions on it.

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For Westshore Estates, the user and asset fees will amount to $632 per property, while it will be $682 for Killiney Beach and $600 for Upper Fintry/Shalal Road/Valley of the Sun residents.

RDCO started looking at the condition of infrastructure when residents began raising concerns four years ago.

“I warned people it would cost,” said Edgson, adding that it’s more cost-effective to deal with the situation

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“If we didn’t start moving on this quickly, we were going to get an ugly surprise.”

Edgson also points out that a long-term plan, including funding, is necessary if the area is to be eligible for senior government grants.

“I don’t want to see something where we’re just limping along because that’s what we’ve been doing and we’re falling behind,” he said of the need for the new fees.

“We have to look at the facts of life and these are older water systems and we need to build up reserves.”

Vernon wants trap clarification RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Vernon politicians want assurances that only those permitted are using animal traps.

The city is asking the Union of B.C. Municipalities to lobby the provincial government to clarify access to devices that are used to control problem wildlife.

“We need the province to align its policies,” said Coun.

Juliette Cunningham.

“It doesn’t make sense that anyone can buy a trap but you need to be a licensed trapper to set a trap.”

As part of its resolution Cunningham to UBCM, the city wants the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to prohibit the sale of wildlife traps to individuals without a trapping permit or license.

The issue arose after Association for the Protection of Fur Bearing Animals demanded the city initiate a ban on traps to prevent what it says is cruelty against animals and a safety risk to pets and children.

However, members of the B.C. Trappers Association opposed a ban, saying traps are needed among licensed operators to handle problem wildlife.

A legal opinion stated that the city would be getting involved in provincial jurisdiction if a ban was imposed.

Besides limiting access to traps, Vernon council wants the government to develop and promote educational programs on alternatives to trapping wildlife.

“We’re trying to be preventative,” said Cunningham.

“We want to raise some awareness about the issue. People don’t understand they have to be a licensed trapper to set a trap.”

The City of Vernon wants the provincial government to install signs in urban areas to protect people and their pets from injury by wildlife like coyotes.

The issue will be discussed by UBCM members at their September convention.

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Event showcases Lumby’s edge RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

The public is being invited to discover some hidden gems in the Lumby area.

The inaugural Discover Our Edge business showcase runs at the Lumby Curling Club Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“We want to reintroduce people to businesses in our community,” said Stephanie Sexsmith, Lumby Chamber of Commerce manager.

“It’s time for people to know what makes us unique.”

The goal is to attract residents from Lumby and the surrounding rural area to the show-

“We want more awareness.”

— Sexsmith case, but also people from Greater Vernon and the entire North Okanagan.

“Some of our businesses have done a great job of being innovative and some people don’t think of that,” said Sexsmith of the need to increase awareness.

The event will feature 40 exhibitors, including some nonprofit agencies like Bee Safe, the RCMP Safe Communities Unit,

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Residents of Falkland will display their love for Canada during the 21st anniversary of the I Care campaign Sunday.

Falkland celebrates Canadian patriotism

the North Okanagan Gleaners, the Lumby Public Market and the Lumby Lions.

“We want more awareness about what clubs are doing locally,” said Sexsmith.

Members of the 4-H club will be providing free babysitting and games.

“It’s a way for them to give back to the community,” said Sexsmith of 4-H. A key part of the showcase will be the Taste of Lumby, with residents tasting samples from restaurants in the area.

“We will have everything from Triple Island Cheese to local cater-

ing,” said Sexsmith, adding residents will be able to enjoy a variety of culinary delights.

Guest ranches from the Monashee Mountains will also be on hand.

“If people are looking for a place to get away, this is a chance to have an adventure in your own town,” said Sexsmith.

As part of Discover Our Edge, there will be door prizes available.

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The community will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the I Care campaign Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

“It was on April 1, 1991 when the residents challenged the people in all parts of Canada to fly our flag all year round to show they care about our country,” said Fran Nikon, I Care co-ordinator.

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Cunningham believes a better use of resources would be using the money for transit.

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The fourth annual Art and Wine Gala takes place Saturday.

The event is a fundraiser for the North Okanagan Community Living Society, which works with people with developmental disabilities.

“It’s a really nice evening out with great food, wines, art and music,” said Garry Molitwenik, the society’s executive director.

The Art and Wine Gala features a fivecourse meal at the Eclectic Med downtown, with a different Okanagan wine with every course.

The silent auction has pieces by 13 local artists and wine baskets will also be auctioned.

Music is by jazz singer Betty Johnson.

“This is a chance for people to try different wines they might not try otherwise and the food is always fantastic,” said Molitwenik.

“The money raised helps our clients move from group homes to independent living with support. As people move to their own places, there is more need for furnishings and household items. We see such a positive change as people feel more confident and have more choices.

“They become more involved in the community with making new friends, doing more activities and getting jobs,” said Molitwenik.

Tickets for the fourth annual Art and Wine Gala, which takes place at 5:30 p.m, at the Eclectic Med, are available by calling Molitwenik at 250545-5153 or at NOCLS. com.

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Society needs volunteers North Okanagan residents are needed to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

With daffodil month just around the corner, door-to-door canvassers are needed this April to help the Canadian Cancer Society raise funds for cancer research, prevention and support programs.

Lending her time and skills is something Wendy Stewart, Vernon resident and Canadian Cancer Society unit president, gets excited about.

“As a volunteer, I give – and it’s from the heart. When I knock on my neighbours’ doors, it’s not just about ask-

“It’s about sharing stories.”

— Wendy Stewart ing for donations. It’s about sharing stories,” said Stewart.

Stewart has been canvassing in her neighbourhood for many years, and acted as zone captain for two of them.

“I get excited about people working with people; about getting out in my community and meeting my neighbours face to face. Being a canvasser with the society is a way to do good things and make personal connections.”

Having canvassed during her teenage years alongside her mother for the Red Feather (better known today as United Way), Stewart enjoys carrying on the legacy of volunteerism.

“Spending a few hours of family time on a fine spring evening to say hello to your neighbours is also a way to teach important community values to your children; to pass on the legacy of volunteerism and giving back to the community.”

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Briar Craig wants his art to be more than just something people can look at.

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donated six screenprints to the campus.

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“I try to get people to engage and participate in my work,” says Craig.

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“For some strange reason, I always pictured those prints in that place,” he says.

Byron Johnston, associate professor visual arts, also donated one of his works, A Decomposition, to the university.

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It has a student’s term paper in it.”

Johnston says he has always found the process of decomposition interesting and wants to draw attention to things people may not normally notice.

A Decomposition invites people to look through a peephole at solitary details of adjacent, natural elements.

Susan Belton, curator of UBC’s Okanagan campus public art collection, is thrilled to have the pieces become a permanent addition to the art collection that boasts more than 270 original works.

“We are very happy to receive these works,” says Belton.

“Many of the works in the UBC Okanagan’s public art collection were acquired from graduating visual arts students, but donations by established artists like Craig and Johnston are tipping the balance the other way.”

The collection includes works by artists of considerable renown such as governor general award-winners Carl Beam and Nobuo Kubota and a number of Inuit artists such as Order of Canada recipient Helen Kalvak.

Belton said at any given time, most of the collection can be viewed at various locations across the campus.

The complete collection can be viewed at http://gallery.ok.ubc.ca/ pac.

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Kiah Ward (above) and Victoria Podollan (right), both of Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics, compete at Elite Canada in Montreal.

Gymnasts stellar on Elite stage Three stars from the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics team sparkled at Elite Canada, the annual national team re-ranking event in Montreal.

The prestigious competition was held in the same venue as the 1976 Olympic Games, where Romania’s triple-gold medalist Nadia Comaneci became the first female gymnast ever to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gym.

In preparation for Quebec, seniors Kelsey Anderson and Victoria Podollan, and junior Kiah Ward competed in the Snowflake Invitational in Victoria, the Queen of Hearts Invitational competition in Vernon and an International event in Las Vegas.

“Each of these competitions helped us identify strong points and areas we needed to focus on leading up to Elite,” said Vernon coach Camille Martens, who accompanied the team.

“The level of rhythmic gymnastics in finals in second place, while Podollan moved Canada is at the highest point it’s been in to the finals in sixth. A disappointed Anderson recent years so we knew that we would have missed the all-around final and finished 16th to be truly great if we wanted to rank. The due to a few small errors. girls did so well at keeping strong focus Added Martens: “All three athletes were through the four-day event and had great dynamic fighters on that carpet doing everyattitudes.” thing in their power to deliver their best. I Martens said the team goal for the first was proud of them on many levels as I stood round was for all three beside the carpet while to finish in the top-12 they did their routines.” and advance to the allAs expected, the finals around and apparatus proved to be an even finals. After completing stronger competition than hoop and ball on Day 1, the qualifying round. all three girls had a good “Victoria had a strong — Camille Martens chance of advancing, with finals performance, and clubs and ribbon routines in the toughest field ever, still ahead. she buckled up and rode with all her might.”

“The intensity certainly led one to underPodollan met her goal of getting a score stand why people call competitive sport ‘life of 22 points in her clubs (22.05, fourth) and amplified,’” said Martens. came sixth overall on the senior national After Day 2, Ward advanced to the junior team.

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Gymnastics Canada assigned Ward to the Pacific Rim Championships for her strong results.

Said Ward: “It felt really amazing being one of the top girls in Canada and to see all my work really paying off. Preparing for Pacific Rim Championships and getting ready to represent Canada with some of the world’s best is satisfying and a bit hard to believe.

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Vernon’s Tyler Steel didn’t get a whiff of action in the Merritt Centennials’ opening B.C. Hockey League playoff series.

Playing a backup role to Lino Chimienti, the second-year netminder watched from the bench as the Cents swept the Prince George Spruce Kings in four straight games.

When Merritt stumbled in their Round 2 opener against the powerhouse Penticton Vees Tuesday night, Steel stepped in to record 11 saves in relief, allowing one goal in a 5-0 loss.

Merritt head coach Luke Pierce rewarded the 19-yearold tender with the start in Game 2 Wednesday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre, and he responded with a first-star, 29-save outing, by backstopping the Cents to a 4-3 win.

“It felt good after not getting to play in the first series,” said Steel.

Wednesday’s loss was Penticton’s first home defeat in regulation all season (they also lost once in overtime), and the Centennials were one of just four teams to beat the Vees all season. After watching the Chilliwack Chiefs force Penticton to six games in their first-round series, Steel says the Centennials feel they can grind out a series win.

“It just shows us that the giants of the league aren’t unbeatable,” he said. “We’ve got to be pretty confident for the rest of the series, and we’ve just got to play our game.”

Travis St. Denis, with the first of two goals, pegged Penticton to an early lead with a powerplay goal at the 2:27 mark, assisted by Mario Lucia and Mike Reilly.

The Cents responded with four unanswered goals in the second period, including three in a four-minute span, to take control. Chad Brears, Silvan Harper, Evan Stack and Brent Fletcher, with a great individual effort, handled the

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Merritt Centennials’ netminder Tyler Steel, a Vernon native, clears the puck before the Penticton Vees’ Ryan Reilly can intercept him in BCHL playoff action Wednesday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Merritt scoring.

“Even after they scored that first goal I was confident we could score some goals,” said Steel, who is supported by rookie Armstrong defenceman Dylan Chanter. “I knew if I could make some saves we could come back and score some goals and get me some support.

“Team defence played really well and kept the puck to the outside for the most part. They got a couple chances but for the most part I made the first save and they cleared the rebounds.”

St. Denis, later in the second period, and Steven Fogarty, in the third frame, completed Penticton’s attack.

Hard-working Vees’ forward Bryce Gervais was disappointed with his team’s performance.

“We just didn’t bring it for the full 60,” said Gervais, whose Twitter handle is @gervechkin. “We had a bad hiccup there for about seven or eight minutes in the second period.

We had a great third period but you can’t be doing that in the playoffs. It’s definitely frustrating, but the best thing about this game is it’s short memory.”

Games 3 and 4 are slated for tonight and Saturday night respectively at Nicola Valley Arena.

“Hopefully with the series turning in our favour coming home, we can roll with it,” said Steel.

In the Coastal Conference championship, the Surrey Eagles brushed back the Powell River Kings 2-1 in Game 2 Wednesday night on the Sunshine Coast to even the series 1-1. Powell River iced the Eagles 3-0 in Game 1.

Challenge partnership boosts Heat men’s soccer program UBCO Heat Media

The UBC Okanagan has joined forces with the Okanagan Challenge Soccer Club to assist in the development of the top-level men’s soccer players in the region.

The Okanagan Challenge will continue to play in the Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL), a national amateur men’s soccer league, which features teams from B.C. and the Northwestern U.S. The goal of the university and the Challenge arrangement is to give UBC Okanagan Heat players an opportunity to continue to develop in a quality league.

This year’s version of the Okanagan Challenge will be a mix of UBC Okanagan

soccer program to the community,” said Zanatta.

“The arrangement will allow me to be part of that tradition, and at the same time, continue to develop the UBC Okanagan players for a longer period of time. The players can come into the university season fit. They can come into the season understanding the systems of play and the style we want.”

Zanatta looks forward to working with the Challenge, adding: “The work the Challenge has done in the past has to be commended and applauded. When you look at highlevel soccer in the region, this arrangement is a natural fit. It is a win-win for both the

Challenge and UBC Okanagan, and will only help with the university’s goal of getting it into Canada West.”

In his first year coaching UBC Okanagan, Zanatta took the Heat program to new heights, culminating in the most successful men’s soccer team in school history. He coached the team to the provincial championships for the first time ever, coming away with a bronze medal.

Tryouts will start in early April, with most practices at Nonis Sports Field, on UBC’s Okanagan Campus, home of the Heat. Home games will be held at the Apple Bowl, home of the Okanagan Challenge and also at Nonis Sports Field.

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Rockets left reeling WARREN HENDERSON Black Press Sports

KELOWNA – Teams rebounding from threegames-to-none deficit to win a playoff series are a rarity in sports.

Still, as evidenced by the 1975 New York Islanders, the 1996 Spokane Chiefs, and 2010 Philadelphia Flyers, it’s not inconceivable.

It’s also one of the threads of hope the Kelowna Rockets are hanging on to in their WHL openinground playoff series with Portland.

Despite their predicament – trailing the highpowered Winterhawks 3-0 – Rockets’ head coach Ryan Huska said waving the white flag was not an option heading into Game 4 Thursday at Prospera Place.

“We’re in a tough, tough hole but tomorrow’s a new day and we’re still alive,” said Huska.

“That’s what’s important to remember. There have been lots of teams in history in whatever sport that have found a way back from a three-nothing deficit. You just have to continue to believe you can beat the team. It starts with one game, we don’t want to look at the big picture, we have to worry about one game and that’s all we have to focus on.”

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The club’s leading goal scorer from the regular season sat out Tuesday’s game with a suspension, the result of a major penalty for kneeing in Game 2 Saturday in Portland.

Without or without Bulmer, Kelowna has been unable to contain the Winterhawks’ dynamic duo of Sven Baertschi and Ty Rattie. Baertschi, a top Calgary Flames’ prospect, has two goals and seven assists, while Rattie has struck for 5+3. Each had two goals and two helpers in a 6-3 ‘Hawks win Tuesday night at Prospera Place.

Huska thought Game 3 was this club’s best effort of the playoffs, but it wasn’t enough against two of the league’s most dangerous and opportunistic forwards.

“We have to find a way to play smarter,” said Huska. “I thought the work-hard was there, but we have to work smarter at times, too, so we know exactly when that line’s on the ice. The decisions you make with the puck have to be very good, because if you do make a mistake, those players are going to make you pay.”

If the Rockets were unable to prolong the series, it will mark the end of the major junior careers of at least four players – over-agers Adam Brown, Cody Chikie and Brett Lyon, and Bulmer, who is likely headed to the pro ranks in 2012-13.

Game 5, if necessary, will be played Saturday night in Portland.

Meanwhile, Vernon’s Curtis Lazar supplied 1+2 as the Edmonton Oil Kings used five unanswered third-period goals in a 6-3 win Wednesday over the Kootenay Ice before 2,293 fans at the Cranbrook Rec Complex.

Lazar, a rookie who was named third star, leads the Oil Kings in playoff points with 3-4-7. He scored a powerplay goal in the first period to make it 1-1 and drew assists on goals by Keegan Lowe and Henrik Samuelsson (empty-netter).

The Oil Kings took a 3-0 series lead into play Thursday night in Cranbrook.

Elsewhere, former Vernon Viper head coach Mark Ferner and the Everett Silvertips are out of the playoffs. The Tri-City Americans completed a sweep of the Tips with a 4-3 OT victory Wednesday in front of 2,385 fans at the Comcast Arena.

Former Vernon minor hockey product Ryan Harrison scored once for Everett before taking a charging major midway through the third period.

Vernon’s Zach McPhee also played for the Tips.

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The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) will have a stop, Aug. 26-27, at Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Vernon.

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada Professionals and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Road to College Golf â&#x20AC;&#x2122; for aspiring young players, has received a record number of early bird registrations for the 2012 season, up 60 per cent from 2011. The unprecedented boost has resulted in a 50-tournament, nationwide schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mission is simple and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catching on,â&#x20AC;? said Elaine Denton, MJT director of marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our aim is to offer junior golfers in Canada a launch pad to pursue their golf goals whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to improve skills, help secure a scholarship, play in college, compete professionally or become an instructor.â&#x20AC;?

The 2012 schedule of tournaments includes 10 stops in B.C., the first of which is at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Links by the Sea golf course in Delta (ends today).

There are other stops in South Surrey, Pitt Meadows, Victoria, Cloverdale, Surrey, and Langley, with the other Okanagan tourney hosted by The Harvest Golf Club, July 23 and 24, in Kelowna.

Both the Predator and Harvest tournaments are qualifiers for spots into major international junior events. To register, visit www.maplejt.com or call 604-943-1645.

The organization hosts more than 60 events across Canada, including free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics, the MJT Mini Tour for 7-12 year olds, and multi-day events for competitive players which also qualify juniors for international competitions.

Vernon grapplers head to Pan Ams A pair of Vernon products will grapple with some of the best Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners on the planet at the Pan American Jiu Jitsu Championships this weekend in Irvine, Calif.

John (Danger) Davies and Garrett Herzig, both members of Gracie Barra Vernon, and Jorden Reichenbach, of Gracie Barra Kelowna, will be competing in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation event.

For Herzig, the competition will be a chance for redemption. The two-stripe blue belt was bested in the first round last year at the Pans which he entered shortly after receiving his blue belt, and was submitted by a more experienced grappler.

With another year of experience under his belt, he is looking forward to testing his skills.

Herzig, who also has a black belt in karate and has trained in mixed martial arts, is excited about the upcoming tourney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just to be part of it will be amazing,â&#x20AC;? said Herzig. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work all through the summer so I try to get in as many tournaments as I can during the winter and this is one of the biggest. You get to watch the black belts compete. You get to rub shoulders with some of the best in the world.â&#x20AC;?

Mario Deveault, Gracie Barra Vernon head instructor, said the Pans are getting bigger every year which is a testament to the growing popularity of the grappling art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People say MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world, but without Brazilian jiu jitsu there is no MMA. It is a must have,â&#x20AC;? said Deveault.

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The Thompson Okanagan (TOFC) Under 17/18 boys went 3-0 in the Whitecaps Spring College Showcase Tournament last weekend at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey.

TOFC opened with a 2-1 win over Surrey United, a game which also counted towards the EA Sports B.C. Soccer Premier League standings.

TOFC found themselves under pressure right from the kick-off and Surrey took an early lead, with keeper Jake Bainas (Kamloops) having no chance from close range.

Midway through the second half, TOFC got rewarded when, against the run of play, Mackenzie Rigg (Kelowna) cut inside the Surrey fullback and fired home an left-footed shot into the top corner.

Several good chances were created before Sean Czerwonka (Vernon) lashed home the winner from close range after more good work from Rigg down the right flank.

TOFC then blanked the Vancouver Fusion 1-0 with Lex Phillips (Penticton) bursting up the middle, only to be brought down early in the second half. Andrew Stevenson (Kelowna) converted the resulting spot kick.

TOFC finished with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Coquitlam Metro Ford.

Czerwonka had a goal ruled out for offside early on, and TOFC created several other good chances before Man of the Match Robin Whittaker (Kelowna) gave them the lead, using his height to head home the winner.

Excellent performances came from all of the TOFC players, with particularly strong games from Colton Walker (Salmon Arm), Matt McHugh (West Kelowna) and Austin Schneebeli (Salmon Arm).

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SCHEDULE OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH

Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10am Pastor Trevor Kempner “O Praise Him”

All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall

Sunday, April 1st at 6:30pm Speaker: Fred Cardinal Music: Christina Cardinal

Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959

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

Welcome to P.V. Church 6161 P.V. Road

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 3300 Alexis Park Drive 250-545-0797 www.trinityvernon.ca

10:00 am Palm Sunday Service April 1 7:00 pm Good Friday Service April 6 7:30 am Easter Sunrise Service April 8 10:00 am Easter Sunday Service April 8

3412 - 15 Avenue, BC V1T 6N9 t: 250-545-5941 f: 250-545-5117

Sunday: 9 & 11am

with coffee between the services

www.emmanuelvernon.ca

4911 Silver Star Road • 250-542-4028

Pastor Ron Posein (interim)

Join us Sunday 10:00am Spending time in Worship and God’s Word

Awakening Spiritual Growth VERNON FAMILY CHURCH A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978 Affiliated with the PAOC of Canada

Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm

Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mass: Sunday 10:30am 1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass

Pastor Dithmar Molzahn

10am Sunday Worship Service Children & Youth Korean Ministry

: 250-309-3162 15th St. @ 32nd Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 www.firstbaptistvernon.net

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267

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

10am Worship Holy Communion & Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

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Knox Presbyterian Corner of 32nd Ave & Alexis Pk. Dr http://pccweb.ca/knox-vernon/

Enjoy traditional services with organ & choir in a friendly, welcoming congregation

Sunday School for ages 3-11

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10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276

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First Baptist

Coffee & goodies after the service Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 (h) • 250-545-7043 (c)

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Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling

Community Baptist Church

Christian Education Program 9:30am English Worship Service 10:30am Everyone Welcome!

Celebrating God’s presence in a welcoming community.

The Standard of Our Compassion Sunday School program during both services

We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!

For information on advertising in the Church Directory call Lynnaya 250-550-7916

Palm Sunday: 9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship service

Sermon: “Fan or Fanatic” Guest Preacher: Rev. David Heath

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3908 - 27th St, Vernon • 250-545-7700 www.faithbaptistvernon.com • Pastor Larry Dyck

Sunday

10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) Sunday School (age 3 to gr. 5) Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study & Prayer Time

Pastor Richard D. Schulz

Church Directory Call Lynnaya

250-550-7916

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Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM FAMILY WORSHIP

Speaker:

Ken Mather Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth

4506 - 29th St 545-2927 Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene

VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org

Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am & 11:11 am Pastor Stuart McKnight

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Gospel - Part 13 All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”

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News Morning Star Staff

Natural gas alert issued by firefighters

The Vernon Fire Department is urging the public to increase awareness about natural gas.

Composed mostly of methane, the fuel is naturally colourless and odourless.

“For safety’s sake, an odour is added - a smell like rotten eggs or sulphur - so you can easily detect it,” said Lawrie Skolrood, deputy fire chief.

“When natural gas leaks, it will mix with air and can cause a fire if there is a source of ignition or

explosion if it accumulates in a confined space.”

Natural gas is not poisonous but can cause unconsciousness in high concentrations when it displaces air.

If you think that you smell natural gas indoors: ■ Open doors and windows ■ Do not smoke, light matches, operate electrical switches or create any other source of ignition ■ Leave the premises ■ Turn off your gas meter, if you know how

■ Go to a nearby phone and call your natural gas utility or 911.

■ If there is a strong smell of gas, if you hear the flow of escaping gas, or if gas is leaking from a broken or disconnected gas pipe, do the following: ■ Leave the premises ■ Go to a nearby phone and call your natural gas utility or 911.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Provided you are as good in the final stretches as you are during your opening gambit, your chances for acquisition look reasonably possible. Hopefully, your material motivation will be strong enough.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Being able to accurately assess matters will not be your problem today.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Although you’ll be reasonably astute at judging commercial matters, you might not be quite as shrewd when doing business with others.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Put the interests of your family or loved ones above all others, especially when you are placed in the awkward position of having to make a choice.

No one should be more important than your kin.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Just because certain morals or principles by which you abide are unpopular with some of your peers, it’s no reason to dilute or lower your standards just to fit in. Stay the course.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You might not receive everything to which you’re entitled if you fail to stand up for your rights. Think about it: If you’re timid, louder personalities will take over the spotlight.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) When it comes to involvements where teamwork is essential, be sure to link up only with those who can pull their own weight. You’ll fail if you’re harnessed with weaklings.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) If you stand by without intervening, you will be judged by some bad opinions being expressed by your companions.

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A local organization that helps developmentally disabled adults has been recognized.

The Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities has accredited Vernon’s Venture Training for a period of three years for its programs and residences.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for $19,999 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000 and customer cash of $1,000 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offer includes a Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000, customer cash of $1,000, and freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $285 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $132 with a down payment of $2,800 or equivalent trade-in.

Cost of borrowing is $3,317.83 or APR of 5.99% and total to be repaid is $20,516.83. Offer includes a Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000, customer cash of $1,000, and freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. †From Feb. 1, 2012 to Apr. 2, 2012, receive $250/$500/$750/ $1,000/$1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/$3,000/$3,250/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/$5,000/ $5,500/$6,000/ $6,500/$7,000/ $7,500/$8,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Focus (excluding S)/2012 Flex SE, E-Series/2012 Explorer (excluding Base)/2012 Taurus SE, Escape I4 Manual, Transit Connect (excluding Electric)/2011 Fiesta S, Ranger Super Cab XL and Regular Cab/2012 Mustang Value Leader/ 2012 [Fusion S, F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs], 2011 [Taurus SE, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader] /2012 [Flex (excluding SE)], 2011 [Fusion S]/ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S)/2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader)/ 2012 [Taurus (excluding SE), Edge (excluding SE), Expedition], 2011 [F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs]/ 2012 Mustang GT/ 2012 [Fusion (excluding S), Escape and Hybrid (excluding I4 Manual)], 2011 [Taurus (excluding SE)]/2012 [Escape V6, F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)], 2011 [Fusion (Excluding S), Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL)]/2011 Expedition/2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) non-5.0L/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L /2012 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L, F-250 to F-450 diesel engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)], 2011 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L and 3.7L engines]/2012 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L], 2011 [F-250 to F-450 Gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs) - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Offer valid from February 1, 2012 to April 2, 2012 (the “Program Period”). Receive a maximum of [$500]/ [$1000] worth of selected Ford custom accessories, factory installed options, or Customer Cash with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Ford [Fiesta, Focus, Escape]/[Fusion, Mustang (excluding GT 500), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, E-Series, Transit Connect] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer must be applied to the Eligible Vehicle. The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period. Taxes payable on the total price of the Eligible Vehicle (including accessories and factory options), before the Offer value is deducted. This Offer is subject to vehicle, accessory, and factory installed option availability. Only one (1) Offer may be applied toward the purchase or lease of each Eligible Vehicle. This Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP), or the A/X/Z/D/F Plan Program.

Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 Fusion 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.0L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. †††© 2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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“It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.”

Venture Training, which started in 1955, provides a wide variety of life enhancing programs to more than 220 adults with developmental disabilities.

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Skiers take part in the seventh annual Showdown, Hoedown, Throwdown at Silver Star Mountain Resort Saturday. The event was part of the Canadian Open Freestyle Ski Tour.

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Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay Celebration

Sunday, April 1, 2012 Polson Park • 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Entertainment ~ Displays ~ Inspirational Stories Meet Medal Bearers: Josh Dueck and Sonja Gaudet Local sponsors…

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Rachael Botto, 14, displays the hair she will donate to A Child’s Voice Foundation - Angel Hair for Kids. The hair will help a child who is dealing with cancer.

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Vernon artists selected to design Terracotta Warriors for B.C. Lions project KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

At six-feet tall, James Postill has to step on a ladder to reach the upper portion of the figure, which stands a head above him.

With his paintbrush, the Vernonbased artist applies the fine details to a warriorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face and uniform.

His inspiration comes from when the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, ruled over what was then one of seven different kingdoms in the third century BC. With his army, Qin help to unify China before he succumbed to paranoia, manifested in hypochondria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He wanted to live forever, so he started taking all this crazy medicine,â&#x20AC;? said Postill, who has been researching early Chinese history for his latest art project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He eventually died of mercury poisoning.â&#x20AC;?

That in itself is fascinating, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Qin did to mark his death that has brought the story into the present.

In 1974, some farmers living near Xiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an in Shaanxi province China were digging a well when they discovered pieces of terracotta figures.

Further excavations unearthed an army of 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits near Xiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an, now a Unesco World Heritage site.

Those travelling to Vancouver in the near future will see a whole new group of warriors that are, in fact, replicas of the original Terracotta Warriors painted by B.C. artists.

Two of those artists commissioned are from Vernon.

Postill, the artist-in-residence at the Caetani Cultural Centre, along with Erin Foggoa have each been provided with limited edition warriors, actually made of fiberglass but closely resembling the originals, for a charitable event developed by the

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Erin Foggoa, above, puts the finishing touches on her warrior phoenix before it is picked up by the B.C. Lions Club to be displayed in the Vancouver International Airport.

Foggoaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dragon warrior, right, is now in Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Starlight Casino.

B.C. Lions Society.

Similar to previous public art projects, where orcas, bears and eagles were painted by B.C. artists, the Terracotta Warriors are sponsored by individuals and organizations who select a design submitted by the artists.

Once the artist is chosen, a warrior is shipped to his/her studio and then picked up once it is completed to be displayed at various locations around Vancouver.

Unlike Postill, whose design is more historic, Foggoa, a graphic designer and painter who runs an online roller derby design business, submitted more contemporary ideas that use Asian inspired symbols. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I put as many designs in as I could when the call to artists was put out,â&#x20AC;? said Foggoa.

Little did she know that not just one, but two terracotta warriors would end up at her door.

After hearing there was an opportunity for another warrior to be painted, Foggoa made another bid, and was selected for a second design. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am honoured to be selected for two. This will give me an even bigger audience and more exposure, and the positive throwback is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for charity and will help the Easter Seals

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Camp that is run in Lake Country.â&#x20AC;?

Foggoa used high-end acrylic paint for her initial painting of a dragon, selected to be displayed at Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Starlight Casino. The eye-popping design is similar to that on her second warrior, a phoenix, that she is just finishing to be displayed in front of the North Air kiosk at the Vancouver International Airport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were quite massive. I had to move them into my dining room and move my dining room table out,â&#x20AC;? she said, adding both warriors were deceptive in their weight, and quite light due to their hollow interiors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I did the design bids, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t account for the chest plates on the warrior. I had to paint over this armour, it was quite a challenge.â&#x20AC;?

Postill was also up to the challenge. His warrior highlights the history of the Qin dynasty and the excavation of the Terracotta Army.

James Postill stands beside his seven-foot warrior depicting scenes of the Qin dynasty and the excavation of the Terracotta Army. The statue is located in front of the Vancouver Tourism information centre.

Working in the Caetani house also had its benefits with its high ceilings to fit the seven-foot statue.

Depicted on the front of Postillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warrior is Emperor Qinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s army as it might have looked back then, practising in fighting formation in the royal courtyard. On the back side is a perspective of the excavation siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cavernous interior, covered to protect the vulnerable ranks of clay men from the elements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to show the past and present and provide a slice of life,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My initial concept would have fit on three statues. My challenge was how to condense my concept onto one statue. I had to basically take it and divide it into what was then and what is now.â&#x20AC;?

With his warrior chosen by Tourism Vancouver, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected millions will see it this summer at its

location outside the tourism office beside Canada Place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really excited to be chosen, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been nice to see the diversity and the interpretations from the other artists,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also want to acknowledge the Caetani Cultural Centre for providing me the space to do my work.â&#x20AC;?

Both Postill and Foggoa plan to attend the official opening of the Terracotta Warrior Project, when all the warriors will be displayed at the Vancouver Chinese Cultural Centre Courtyard, April 24.

The sculptures will then be relocated to their various homes this summer before being auctioned in October, when the B.C. Lions will distribute the proceeds to charities for children with disabilities.

For more information, visit www. terracottawarriors.ca.

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Umbrellas and rain boots are the dress code for this weekend, and that’s not necessarily because of the weather forecast.

It’ll be sunny inside the Vernon Performing Arts Centre when children’s entertainers Splash N’Boots present two shows, with songs, stories and dance, Sunday.

Seen on Treehouse TV with their music video, For the Love of Dance, and as hosts of the show Roll Play, the duo performs the last show in the Performing Arts Centre society’s 2011/2012 kids’ series.

“We are really looking forward to coming to Vernon for the first time,” said Taes (pronounced “Tess”) Leavitt, who is the Boots in the group along with husband, Nick Adams, aka Splash.

“We love B.C. and it’s one of our favourite places to visit!”

Originally from St. Mary’s Ont., Splash’N Boots started out as a 2004 Queen’s University class project. Since then the duo has released

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Splash’N Boots deliver an afternoon of family fun Sunday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. five CDs and two full-length DVDs under Splash‘N Boots, and show no signs of slowing down.

Performing internationally

over 200 days of the year, Splash’N Boots always find time to stay connected with their fans. From social media, to their online kitchen jams, to their philanthropy with organizations such as Sick Kids Hospital, the couple has proven to have a genuine talent and passion for their craft both on and off the stage.

They have performed on three continents in five different countries, and have released five independent albums.

They were also named the 2007 Canadian Children’s Music Group of the Year by the Independent Music Awards, and recently achieved a major career milestone: gaining national exposure on Treehouse TV with their music video For the Love of Dance, currently in heavy rotation on the famed kids TV channel.

Sunday’s show at the centre takes place at 2 and 4 p.m. All seats are $12, available at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.

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Band rises above crash Big Wreck: Albatross

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fter coming close to the big fade out, Big Wreck has come up for air with a comeback album, Albatross.

This recording is the result of Big Wreck founders Ian Thornley and Brian Doherty reuniting after eight years to play shows as Thornley and Big Wreck in 2010.

A smart and productive move as evidenced by the swaggering Dean Gordon-Smith creative energy all through this album.

Although Big Wreck was formed in 1994, this album is just their third. After their second album tanked in 2001, they split up the next year with singer/ guitarist Thornley going on to form his own band.

The years have been kind to Thornley and company as the album is a mix of celestial passages, melodic power songs (Wolves), dirty tortured riffs (All is Fair, You Caught My Eye) and bluesy expression (Control).

The five-piece Canadian/American band has sidestepped away from scrapping around for hits and has decided to focus on creativity and big time rocking.

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They’ve tapped into a late-period Zeppelin atmosphere that suits them with ear blasting results.

Songs are mapped out with the instinctive pairing of sinuous riffs and shimmering verses that frontman Thornley crowns with his gale force vocals.

Similarities to Chris Cornell can be detected both in Thornley’s vocal projection and his guitar skills.

Clearly, the man is no slouch.

In an album full of effortlessly epic songwriting and tasteful power, the biggest surprise is the sultry blues of Control – a high octane burst of expression that’s not heard often enough. It seems that Big Wreck will reclaim all their old fans and gain many new ones with this impressively forceful album.

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Cod Gone Wild Friday, March 16 /2012 at 7:30pm Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Cod Gone Wild and help them mark the release of their brand new studio album which is officially being released March 13th! The album will be hot off the press and Cod Gone Wild will be sharing some new original and traditional music as well as performing some of their favourites that can not be overlooked around St. Patrick’s Day! For more information visit their website at www.codgonewild.com

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Saturday, April 28 • 7:30pm

Two of the Okanagan’s best bands Appaloosa & the Uptown Horns come together for Elvis & Friends starring Adam Fitzpatrick as Elvis, Joe Kelso as Roy Orbison & Andrea Anderson as Patsy Cline. business: Brad Paisley, Dwight Yoakum, Pam Tillis, the Late and Great Johnny Cash, Marty Stuart & many more.

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Games leave a few starving for more the contestants and their families do not, but as this is the 74th annual games, everyone seemingly plays along. ased on the novel of the same We presume it’s because there name, The Hunger Games is no other choice beyond rebelis the tale of children ling against the powers that be. (“Tributes,”) forced into GladiatorAre we correct in this assumplike roles for a contest to the death. tion? Is this film a metaphor for The Games are televised in this something bigger? Are we searchfuture, totalitarian world, to the ing for meaning that isn’t there? delight of the blue-haired, androgWe say, “What is this thing ynous weirdo elite. Contestants you bring us?” are chosen by a lottery known as TAYLOR: As I haven’t read a Reaping, two kids from each of Taylor & Howe the books, I can only base the 12 districts of what appears to my review on the film I saw have been the former U.S. tonight and I’m not sure it was clear The powers that be call this an honour, enough. Agrarian post-apocalyptic police states are fodder for a rich backdrop, but ultimately what The Hunger Games gives us is just another Roman circus. The fact that it’s kids killing each other can just as easily be deemed lazy as clever.

Unless that is the point: a set up for rebellion.

HOWE: The Running Man (kids ask your parents) +The Truman Show (but without the funnies) = The Hunger Games. I don’t get the point of this movie, and by this I mean why would anyone want to see teenagers killing teenagers? It’s not that I’m a prude; I just wouldn’t want my own … until April 30, 2012 tween to watch kids slaughtering each th other in a movie. What was the point?

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equate to artistic success. Stretching one act into a whole movie is a bad idea. At two hours, 20 minutes, there should have been a much more exposition than there was.

However, I’m sure fans will enjoy it, probably more than I did, as they already know the story.

–– HOWE gives The Hunger Games 2.5 cooked squirrels out of 5.

–– TAYLOR gives it 2 mocking jays out of 5.

The film is currently playing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

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Don’t be afraid of the dark when the lights go off on Saturday night.

Local businesses are joining the City of Vernon in recognizing Earth Hour, an international power saving event where people are asked to turn off their lights, lower their heat, and abstain from using electric appliances for just one hour.

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explained the games were a penance for past uprisings, a chance to rebel against oppressive rules for possible fortune. I get it. However, this movie feels like the first act of something bigger, which I suppose it is.

HOWE: This movie’s makers did a lot of things right. They saw an opportunity after Harry Potter and Twilight, and marketed this movie towards a powerful group of spenders: tweens –– $150 million in its opening weekend can’t be bad. Myself, I enjoyed John Carter more.

TAYLOR: Dollar signs don’t necessarily

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DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX 3D (G) Friday to Sunday 1:30, 7:30; Monday and Tuesday 7:30.

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JOHN CARTER (PG - Violence) Friday to Sunday 12:20, 6:20; Monday to Thursday 6:20.

JOHN CARTER 3D (PG - Violence) Friday to Sunday 4:20, 10:00; Monday and Tuesday 10:00. **WRATH OF THE TITANS 3D (14A - Violence) Friday to Sunday 1:20, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; Monday to Thursday 7:20, 10:10. **THE HUNGER GAMES (PG - Violence) Friday to Sunday 12:10, 12:40, 3:10, 3:40, 6:10, 6:40, 9:10, 9:40; Monday to Thursday 6:10, 6:40, 9:10, 9:40. **TITANIC 3D (14A - Coarse language, violence) Wednesday and Thursday 7:30. **MIRROR MIRROR (PG - Violence) Friday to Sunday 12:30, 3:20, 6:50, 9:20; Monday to Thursday 6:50, 9:20.

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Siblings Jayme and Peter McKillop perform at last year’s Earth Hour candle-lit event at the Bean Scene Coffee House.

The Bean Scene Coffee House will light some candles so that patrons can enjoy some

“unplugged” tunes provided by Vernon musicians Peter and Jayme McKillop and Easy

Street during the event.

“This is my third year playing music at this event,” said Jayme

McKillop. “It’s so wonderful to be doing something I love so much during an event that millions of people around the world are participating in at the same time.”

Other local establishments, such as participating businesses, restaurants and the Greater Vernon Aquatic Centre, will also dim their lights.

Earth Hour takes place Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. More information on local events is available at www.vernon.ca/lifestyles/sustainability/earth_hour.html.

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Live Wire ART SHOWS ASHPA NAIRA GALLERY presents Garden and Arte Funktional 2012. The public is invited to attend this exhibition dedicated to the promotion and sale of garden and functional art, showcasing Okanagan artists specializing in three-dimentional contemporary artwork such as ceramics, textile, metal, jewelry, glass and furniture.

Feature object: The Garden Chair, sculptural chairs inspired for Okanagan gardens. Takes place April 18 to 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Art Centre’s Marie Fleming Hall. Admission is free. Call or visit www. ashpanairagallery.com for more information.

BREW GALLERY 3202 - 31st Avenue, located in the Bean to Brew Coffee House beside the Vernon Public Art Gallery. In the Main Gallery is Off the Hill, by local artist Christine Kashuba on the theme of spring training and baseball. In the Fireside Room are Small Works

by River Lewis, a mini exhibition of drawings and paintings. Both run to April 12.

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.

ENDERBY & DISTRICT MUSEUM 901 George St., Highway 97A, 250-838-7170. This Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. is the opening of exhibit The Open Road, showcasing photographs of local residents and their cars, 1912-1970. Entertainment, food, demonstrations.

Photography exhibit continues through the summer.

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.

Exhibitions run until April 21. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. The gallery presents metal artist Doug Alcock and printmaker Ortansa Moraru in the exhibition, Hammer & Spoon, as well as Briar Craig’s Through The Screen in The Drawers Gallery. All run to April 21.

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.

Blissful Intuitive, paintings by Satyama Lasby, open at Kalamalka Vertigo April 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Lasby will do a talk about the intuitive style at 7 p.m. There will also be an opportunity to throw paint on a community canvas, created by all attending the opening and the week leading up to it. Lasby will put her finishing touches on the piece and display it at the college once everyone has had a chance to explore the intuitive technique.

ROGERS GALLERY 4420 Larkin Cross Rd, Armstrong. 1-800-3568735 #5. The walls of Rogers Bulk Food Store have been transformed to showcase local artists. Our first show features photography by Lindsay Forslund, acrylics by Gail Dyer and watercolours by Dorothy S. Exhibitions run until June 1, regular hours, Monday to Saturday, 9 to 5.

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Regina based printmaking artist Robert Truszkowski, winner of the 2009 solo exhibition award at the inaugural Okanagan Print Triennial, returns to the VPAG to show his work in the exhibition Penance. The gallery and MJO Tours is also offering a tour of this year’s Okanagan Print Triennial, Saturday starting at the VPAG and continuing to the Kelowna Art Gallery, where works from around North, Central and South America are being shown. Contact the gallery for details. Also on exhibition is the SD#22 Elementary School Exhibition: Art From the Heart now to April 19. Opening reception is Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.

CONCERTS/DANCES SPRING FLING DANCE The Les Copeland Trio performs rock, blues and boogie at the Elks Hall, 3103-30th St. Vernon, Saturday.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the Cracked Pot Coffee Emporium, and the 30th Avenue Pawn, as well as at the door.

SPLASH’N BOOTS The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society presents children’s performers as seen on Treehouse TV with their music video For the Love of Dance, and hosts of the show Roll Play. They make their way to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre for an afternoon of entertainment, Sunday with two

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Calgary’s Joal Kamps, a free spirited singer/songwriter, brings his Rocky Mountain folk-pop to the Talkin’ Donkey Coffee House in Vernon tonight. Joining him is former Vernon resident Justine Vandergrift, a blues-folk-roots artist now living in Lacombe, Alta. Both are touring in support of recent albums and raising awareness for upcoming festival dates this summer. Music starts at 8 p.m. and suggested donation is $5 at the door. shows at 2 and 4 p.m. All seats are $12, and tickets are available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.tickseller.ca.

PETUNIA & JIMMY ROY April 6 at Vernon’s Gallery Vertigo, 3001-31st St. Petunia is a Quebec born acoustic guitarist, vocalist, sometimes yodeler, and occasional trumpeter, who will perform with Jimmy Roy on lapsteel and electric guitars. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 available now at the Bean Scene on 30th Avenue.

DAVID EGGERT Award-winning Edmonton-born cellist performs for the North Okanagan Community Concert Association, accompanied by Kelowna pianist Arnold Draper, at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 10 at 1:30 p.m. and April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Single concert tickets available by phone, online or in person from the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.tickseller.ca.

FILMS VERNON FILM SOCIETY Vernon Towne Cinema, 2910 30th Ave. On Monday is My Week with Marilyn, starring Oscar nominee Michelle Williams as the iconic movie star when she went to England to work on a film with Sir Lawrence Olivier (Kenneth Branaugh). Screens at 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 each on sale a week in advance at the theatre and the Bean Scene (across the street from theatre).

LIVE THEATRE GOOD TIMBER Other Guys Theatre Company, presents an original musical theatre revue featuring the songs and stories of the western logger. Good Timber: Songs and Stories of the Western Logger celebrates the golden age of logging in the Pacific Northwest. Takes the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40/adult, $37/senior, $35/student, $5/eyeGO at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE Canada’s own Nicola Cavendish comes to Powerhouse Theatre for two benefit performances of her signature role of Shirley Valentine. This heart-warming and inspiring play speaks to everyone who has ever wanted more, and is an evening you’ll remember for years to come. The “words only” performances take place Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Powerhouse.

Tickets are $30 available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.tickseller.ca with all proceeds going to Powerhouse Theatre.

ALEXANDER’S BEACH PUB 12408 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Coldstream, 545-3131. New acoustic open mic is on now every Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. Open to all. Bring your instruments.

Hosted by Shane Squires.

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, 546-0044.

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. Familyfriendly 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 30, April 13 and 27, May 11 and 25 and June 8 and 22.

SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 542-3321.

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 @ 250-549- 6520 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 ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277.

Friday Night Live: Dance in the Spitfire Lounge to the live music of Cheaper than a Porsche from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.

BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 5460044. Prince George heavy metal band We The Martyr performs Saturday. $5 cover. Show starts at 9 p.m.

CHECKERS BAR AND GRILL in the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 250-541-2653. April 13 and 14 is Kelowna band Wheelhouse.

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 by donation. Today is Tanya Lipscomb, a mother of three and an award-winning, touring singer/songwriter who also performs as children’s entertainer Kiki the Eco Elf.

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INTERIOR MINI MEET Everyone is invited to attend the Interior Mini Meet on April 14 at Trinity United Church at 3300 Alexis Park Drive in Vernon. Piping and drumming and Highland dancing will be featured. No admission charge. Pipe bands attending include Arran Campbell Memorial Youth Pipe Band from Vernon, the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band, also from Vernon, the Kamloops Pipe Band Society, the Kelowna Pipe Band Society and the Shuswap Pipes and Drums. Dancers come from communities throughout the Okanagan. Afternoon competition begins at 1 p.m. Also individual competition in both piping and drumming, starting at 9 a.m.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 in Vernon is a major sponsor and supporter of this event. For further information, contact Paul at 250-260-3151.

SHANE KOYCZAN AND THE SHORT STORY LONG Spoken word artist Koyczan returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre with his band, The Short Story Long, on the release their sophomore album, Remembrance Year. Show takes place April 17 and tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.

OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: DIVAS, DONS & DASTARDS The symphony presents arias, ensembles and orchestra numbers form the greatest works for the stage by Mozart, Johann Strauss, Puccini, Verdi and others, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $48/ adult, $42/senior and $22/ youth 18 and younger at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, Our courses and programs incorporate a www.ticketseller.ca. balance of both practical hands-on and technical THE WOMAN IN BLACK skills. All courses meet current standards and Powerhouse Theatre prescertifications requested by industry. ents this thriller, directed

by Matt Brown, following Workplace Hazardous Confined Space Entry a young lawyer who visits -ATERIALS )NFORMATION 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. a recently deceased client’s 3YSTEMS 7(-)3 1. Apr. 12 or isolated house, and begins to 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

2. May 8 uncover some tragic secrets, 1. Apr. 20 or $200 2. May 12 and a few spirits. The play And Your Choice $69 runs April 25 to 28 and May of First Aid 1 to 5 at 8 p.m. and April 29 Transportation of s 3tandard Workplace at 2 p.m. Tickets are avail$ANGEROUS 'OODS Emergency First Aid 4$' able at the Ticket Seller, 549#OMBO 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

7469, www.tickseller.ca. (good in BC and Alberta) 1. Apr. 20 or TAMARACK Asparagus Apr. 17 - 26 2. May 12 Community Theatre proudly Tue & Thu $69 presents its Okanagan Zone 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

H2S Alive Jun. 2 Drama Festival entry show 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tamarack, directed by Bea 1. Apr. 16 or $186.75 Kirkwood Hackett, and writ2. May 5 or ten by Ed Kuhn, about a s /&! ,EVEL ) 3. Jun. 7 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. couple living in a remote $245 1. Apr. 19 or cabin during one very cold 'ROUND $ISTURBANCE 2. May 10 or winter. Performance nights ,EVEL )) 3. May 31 or are April 27 to 28 and May 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

4. Jun. 21 or 1 to 4 at 8 pm. at Centennial 1. Apr. 11 or $98.45 2. May 7 Theatre in Armstrong. For $235 reservations; call The Guy Next Door, 250-546-0950, 3450A Okanagan St. Tickets For more information or are $15/adults, $12.50 for to register please call seniors/students $8 for chil250-545-7291 ext 2850 dren under 12. You can also reserve online at actokbc@ 3(537!0 2%6%,34/+% s ./24( /+!.!'!. gmail.com #%.42!, /+!.!'!. s 3/54( /+!.!'!. 3)-),+!-%%.

LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. April 6 and 7 is the return of powerhouse vocalist Cat Wells, who has performed from Alaska to the Grand Cayman Islands to audiences as large as 10,000 with her recent work on cruise ships.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Tonight and Saturday is live music by Transplant.

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 Jacysyzn with Neville Bowman (piano) and Brian McMahon (bass).

VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. April 7 is the Andrea Superstein Quartet playing smokey blues and sassy swing.

Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m.

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A helping hand from Hansen CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff

The Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation has put an Armstrong woman in motion.

Kathy Murray got a call telling her she had been awarded the scooter which she had applied for about a month ago.

Her mother was at the Armstrong Seniors Centre when she saw the information that the scooter was available. There were applicants from around the province as this was the first time the Rick Hansen Foundation had given out a scooter. Most of their help is with specialized equipment.

“I was shocked, grateful and thrilled all at the same time when I heard,” said Murray, who has a disability that makes it difficult for her to walk without assistance.

She has been using a cane and walker to get around, including doing her shopping, a one-mile walk from her home. She is a caregiver for her husband who is also disabled.

“As we are not yet seniors, we found we were slipping through the cracks as far as funding goes. The Rick Hansen Foundation has helped to improve the quality of my life.

“Having the scooter reduces the chance of potential falls and the physical pain of walking long distances. It allows me to be a better caregiver to my husband by conserving my energy for his care and gives me peace of mind knowing I have a quick way home should a home emergency arise while I was out.”

The scooter, a Provider Partner IV Mobility model, arrived at Murray’s home March 23 with the shipping costs paid for by the Armstrong Ladies Club.

“It really lifts my spirits knowing there are so many people out there that really care,” she said.

She also thanks Ron from Armstrong

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Kathy Murray of Armstrong on the scooter she received from the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation.

Sears who helped assemble the canopy, Nancy Visser and Joy Bird, her mother, who helped her with the paperwork for the application, and Edna Luxton and the Armstrong Lions Club. She is also grateful to her neighbours Jeff and Shawn who helped with technical information and Terry, from Advanced Mobility, Kelowna,

who came to her home to do an inspection of the scooter, and to Dr. Rita Kutsche, for her patience and assistance.

“I’m zipping around the streets and making sure I know how to use it and everything is great. I hope to ride along in the Rick Hansen Relay April 3,” said Murray.

Bargain hunters help Meeka and her family Morning Star Staff

She’s only 16, but Meeka Rowat has already endured six surgeries and more than 40 visits to B.C. Children’s Hospital.

But her many daily challenges do not prevent her from doing the things she loves.

“She loves to attend movies, enjoys the arts, dance and yoga,” said her mom, Wendy Niemi, a single parent to Meeka and her sister, Ceanna. “She has a beautiful voice and loves to sing.”

Meeka has a history of several medical diagnoses, including permanent hear-

This is Colby...

New arrivals

March 2: Born to Mike and Sherry Olij of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 7 oz., named Parker Ben. A brother for Malakai, 5; Levi, 2. A grandson for Ben and Dorothy Hofsink of Vernon, B.C., Peter and Margaret Olij of Abbotsford, B.C. March 3: Born to Keith and Lindsey Byers of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 15 oz., named Garnet James Byers.

A brother for McKenna, 11; Harrison, 9; Eden, 2.

A grandson for Diane Byers, Bruce and Cindy Renwick, all of Chilliwack, B.C. A great-grandson for Lorne and Marge Richmond, Mary Renwick, all of Chilliwack.

March 6: Born to Jason and Kristen Deboersap of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 9 oz., named Adam Keith. A brother for Joshua. A grandson for Alex and Yolanda Deboersap, Keith and Angie Colwill, all of Vernon, B.C. March 8: Born to Jessie and Sean Bicknell of Coldstream, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs.

11 oz., named Carys Laine. A sister for Anderson, 5; Chloe, 2. A granddaughter for Terry New Additions and Judy Bicknell of Port Elgin, Ont., Beverly Durnin of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.

March 8: Born to Valerie and Steve Mill of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named Sophera Adeline Yvonne.

A sister for Griffin, 3. A granddaughter for Gwen and Wayne Bayrack of Westbank, B.C., Gary and Gabby Mill of Gibson’s, B.C., Karen Cherry of Victoria, B.C. March 8: Born to David and Jodie Sokol of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named Mary Frances.

A granddaughter for William and Marlene Sokol, Randy and Brenda Wangler, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Grandma Kloster of Vancouver, Baba Sokol of Vernon, Papa Wangler of Oyama, Great-Grandma Anguish of Kelowna.

March 11: Born to Nikki and Glen Jackson of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 7 oz., named Blayke HarperWilcott Jackson. A sister for Miles, 11; Nyla, 2. A granddaughter for Barbara and Richard Wilcott of Vernon, Glenda Jackson of Medicine Hat. A great-granddaughter for Zoe Cundall, Theresa Wilcott, both of Vernon.

March 16: Born to Jonathan and Natasa Geiser of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 6 oz., named Elijah Benjamin.

March 20: Born to Randal Ostafichuk and Cindy Knight of Lumby, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named Samuel Joseph Ostafichuk. A brother for Ashley, 19; Jennifer, 16. A grandson for Joe and Olga Ostafichuk of Vernon, B.C., Ed and JoAnne Watson of Lumby.

March 22: Born to John Robinson and Ashly Lafond of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 11 oz., named Maceon Kyler Robinson. A brother for Jason, 3; Jade, 1 1/2; Kolby, 6. A grandson for Samantha and Monty Robinson, Juliet Lafond, all of Vernon, Leonard Hunter of Calgary, Alta. A great-grandson for Ray and Darlene Lafond of Vernon.

March 22: Born to Will King and Tamerah MacNeil of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named William George King. A brother for Azaleigh King, 19 months.

A grandson for Rod and Mary MacNeil, Cheryl King and Barry Steele, all of Vernon. A great-grandson for Neil MacNeil of Barriere, B.C., Joan Thompson of Vernon, June and Bill King of Westbank, B.C.

ing loss, Goldenhar Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, microtia/atresia, palsy, no ear canals, severe nickel allergy, asthma, heart defect, scoliosis and more.

“We do not have dental insurance/eye/ extended care plans and the treatments and associated costs are horrendous for us as a family,” said Niemi. “We need your help so she can manage these challenges for expenses to Vancouver, Kelowna and surrounding area.

“She is scheduled for many more surgeries for chin, cheek, ear reconstruction, teeth, her upper and lower jaw, a hearing

aid implant and possibly more. One of her most special days was seeing her newly reconstructed ears and the smile on her face was unspoken of true thankfulness.”

Meeka currently sees more than 17 specialists, and the costs of medication, safety/medical equipment, batteries and workshops are considerable.

To that end, family and friends are holding a fundraising garage sale today and Saturday for Meeka’s ongoing medical needs. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days, at 11813 Torrent Dr., Coldstream.

“No reasonable offer will be refused.”

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Tryst betrays sibling bond

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ear Annie: I’m in my mid-20s, and my sister is a junior in high school.

“Tina” has always looked up to me as the “cool brother,” and we’ve become buddies.

I tell her my issues at work and my troubles with women, and she tells me far more than she does the rest of our family. We’ve grown to trust each other.

Last week when the mail arrived, my mother noticed that Tina

Creation. Gen. 1:1: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Over a period of 6 24-hour days. God created life and darkness, the earth’s atmosphere and waters, dry land, sea, plants, the sun, moon and stars, Àsh and birds, all living creatures as well as man. This opening verse of Scripture is also a test of our own personal faith and is therefore valuable to consider the evidence of creation. God is saying that our understanding of the purpose of creation is much more important than what we do with our lives.

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Dear Annie: My She’s just a kid, and I stepson, “Joe,” and his did some fairly stupid wife have cut off all things at her age. But communication with now I don’t feel like my husband and me, telling her anything. and we have no idea I’m still nice to her, why. They have two and we get along like small children of whom we used to, but I’ve not we are very fond. We told her about a few have not seen them in things that have hapmore than a year. pened in my life recentIt’s possible Joe is ly. Is this an OK way punishing his father for to handle it? — Need some imagined slight, Help in Wisconsin but we have no clue Dear Wisconsin: what it could be. We Tina’s behavior was have always been kind, terribly reckless. And loving and generous we think you are more to them and continue

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munity. I organize a program in which musicians from my school go to various retirement centers and play for the elderly. I tutor every Wednesday.

I bring home straight A’s and do not drink, party or smoke.

That girl wasn’t irresponsible because she was 17. She’s irresponsible because she was raised by a parent who has no dignity or honesty. — A Disappointed 15-YearOld Girl Dear Disappointed: Brava. We did not mean to give the impression that all teenagers are irresponsible — only that the maturity to properly judge a situation takes time to develop.

Obviously, you are already there. Thanks for sticking up for your peers.

Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar are longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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My husband says to let it go. Should we stop trying? There is no one to act as a go-between.

They live about five hours away and continue to visit Joe’s mother and her parents. We miss them very much.

— Brokenhearted Dear Brokenhearted: You do have a gobetween: Joe’s ex-wife and her parents. Could you call them and find out what’s going on?

Explain how much you miss Joe and his family, and ask what you can do to fix this. It would be a shame to give up without trying every avenue available to you.

Dear Annie: “Upstate N.Y. Dad” said that the babysitter took his children on an unauthorized drive to the ice cream store.

I agree that she was extremely irresponsible, but your response that the girl “showed terrible judgment, but that is not unusual for a 17-year-old” was a slap in the face for teenagers like me.

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For the ninth year, local traditional Chinese Feng Shui Master and teacher Teresa Hwang will teach three different Feng Shui and Chinese astrology courses in Vernon starting Monday.

Hwang said these courses are a must for Feng Shui enthusiasts, who wish to have a thorough understanding of techniques, different schools of teachings and translations of the Feng Shui Classics — for understanding the basis upon which Feng Shui should be practised.

“For those who wish to become proficient students of Chinese metaphysics, these are the ultimate courses, as the course material demonstrates the correct methods of how they should be practised,” said Hwang, who is certified by the Feng Shui Research Centre founded by Master Joseph Yu in Toronto.

For more information, please contact Hwang at fengshui@teresahwang.com or 250-549-1356.

Walter Used to Eat Frozen Dinners Alone … Now He Enjoys a Varied Menu & Great Company Mealtime was mostly a chore for Walter.

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Visit farmers’ markets arket, o market, where art in the surrounding areas; thou? It is the Armstrong, Coldstream and Kelowna can get question on people’s you by until we start minds as spring starts back up again. to show signs Also check out of life. My seed swaps four-year-old and local nephew Tyler seedy Saturday asks his mom, events as they drive announced

by Wesbild in the Centre: Community “Can we go to Auntie’s Terryn Thachuk Calendar as they tend to work?” start up this time of year.

I know he loves me, Support your local but the fact that I work health food and small at a place with French grocery stores. Many fries, a bouncy castle of them are stocking and all the “weggies” your favourite market you need for the week, vendor products or means he can’t pass produce. You may even the Wesbild without thinking of the market. become the catalyst of a new business relationHe doesn’t understand ship by informing local why we aren’t there stores of local suppliers. all year, and like most Shop local and encourpeople, he’s anxiously age the stores you shop awaiting opening day. in to do the same.

The Vernon Farmers’ Also, plan for next Market opens its year. We are still enjoying awnings Thursday, blueberries we froze from April 19 with new the market in our breaktimes from 8 a.m to 1 fast smoothies, tomatoes p.m. this year. and peaches we canned If, like me, there is in the fall, and herbs that special someone we froze in our sauces. you have been pining for all winter (the wood You can enjoy farmers’ market produce all year guy with the great new if you plan ahead. Make shelving units that fold room in the freezer for down flat) and you when the berries start, didn’t get their card or break out your canning can’t remember their supplies and brush up name, visit our website at www.farmersmarket. on mom’s old recipes ca and look them up in for veggies, and warm up the dehydrator for drying the vendor directory. fruit.

Still no luck? Contact And you can always our market managdream. It is about ers and describe away.

February when I start They are sure to know dreaming about asparawho you are looking gus. I wait all year for for and can give you the delicious spears to contact information. come shooting through Or check on that bottle the soil in May. Barbara of toothpaste you are Kingsolver, author scraping the bottom of Animal, Vegetable, of or that last ounce of Miracle (a must-read cream you are scoopfor all you aspiring ing out, there is likely farmers), notes that a website right on the asparagus starts losing container. Most comits nutritional value the panies now, even small second it is harvested. ones, have a website, So, buying it locally e-mail addresses, or at and in season is the the very least, contact way to go. In our faminformation right on ily, we absolutely gorge their packaging. And on asparagus when it I’ll guarantee they want is in season. We eat it to hear from you as on pizza, in salads and much as you want to soups. For breakfast we find them. eat it in omelets and So, you know the for lunch in wraps, and when and where, but for dinner we roast it, what to do until April? barbecue it, sauté it There are a few things and steam it. We eat you can do to “hang in there” until the markets so much of it that we don’t want anymore… are back in full swing.

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This Week’s Bible Study Session:

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at least not until the next crop comes around.

Hang in there; the markets are fast approaching and hopefully this will give you some ideas to keep you busy until then.

If you have any questions or feedback, you can also reach us on our Facebook page.

Terryn Thachuk is vice-president of the Vernon Farmers’ Market and owner of Om Naturale Herbal Care Company in Vernon.

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Elva Ritchey, coordinator Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign, with daffodils to be sold by donation, along with daffodil pins, at The Shoparama Spring Market Saturday and Sunday at the Vernon Recreation Complex auditorium.

And Man Became A Living Soul Come hear what the Bible has to say every Sunday evening at 7:30pm at the

Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall 9906 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream (across from Coldstream Elementary School) Presented by the Okanagan Christadelphians

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Community Calendar MARCH 30 GLEANERS USED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE SALE First anniversary sale in our new location, 4405-29th St. March 30 and 31. Store hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come join us for coffee and celebrate!

Gleaners is a non-profit organization supporting those in need. We accept donations of furniture in reusable condition and working appliances. For more information, call 250-549-1123.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS WITH KAREN GOODWIN March 30 from 7-8:45 p.m., Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Class topic will be “Stopping Unpleasant Dissatisfaction.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Fees adults $10, students & seniors $5. Info.: www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. No fragrance please.

Note: This is our last class at this location. The next class April 13 will be at Kindale, Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson.

THE PALESTINE STUDY GROUP MEETS March 30, at 10 a.m., at the People Place, downstairs, in Room 2. We will be watching the “book launch” of the new book by Ben White entitled The Palestinians in Israel: Segregation, Discrimination, and Democracy.

He gives a summary of his book and we will also partake of the Q&A afterwards. Our meetings are open to the public at no charge. See you there. For more info call Steve at 545-3202.

GARAGE SALE Medical expense fundraiser for Meeka’s ongoing medical needs, March 30 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days, 11813 Torrent Dr., Coldstream. No reasonable offer refused.

VERNON SUN VALLEY SWAP MEET March 30 and 31 at BC Motor Products, 3500-27th St. Starts 8 a.m. Call Reg at 250-308-4701.

LUMBY HEALTH UNIT SERVICES We offer a wide variety of services at 2135 Norris Ave., Lumby. X-ray services every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all doctors’ requisitions accepted. Lumby lab services, Tuesday 8 to 9:45 a.m. and Thursday noon to 2 p.m. Options for Sexual Health Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Street nurse every second Wednesday of the month from noon – 1 p.m. at Lumby Food Bank, 2087 Shuswap Ave., Lumby.

Health Information Services, five days a week. Public health nurse, five days a week. Water quality testing kits available anytime at the health unit. For more information, call 250-547-9741.

ARTHRITIS COMMUNITY VERNON & AREA SUPPORT GROUP Will meet at location and time to be determined. Need arthritis answers and support? Call toll-free 1-866-414-7766 or www.arthritis.ca for more info. or in Vernon, call Carolyn at 250-542-6333.

YOGA IN THE CHAIR CLASS Requires no mat, gentle, primary level with focus on increasing energy, mobility, range of motion and overall flexibility. Fridays, noon, People Place. By donation only. Great for seniors, great for anyone with limited mobility, safe and therapeutic.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $6.50 to $8, March 30, steak and prawn dinner $9; and mini-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. Come and see what we are all about; we also have breakfast every Sunday 8 till 11:30 a.m.

AA MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., moved to 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon.

Lumby group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. (X) open meeting at 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave, Vernon.

Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap Access. (X) No Handicap Access.

NARCOTICS ANON. OPEN MEETING Fridays, noon, unit 3, 281048th Ave. (VTC back room). Open to the public, topic/discussion meeting, wheelchair access. Friday Nite Naturally High meeting at 8 p.m., room 003, 3402-27th Ave., People Place basement (open, basic text meeting, wheelchair accessible). Call 24-hour hotline at 250503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for more info.

CODA MEETS Fridays at 11 a.m., at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church.

VERNON MS SOCIETY DROP-IN CENTRE Located in People

Feature Event: Pipelines: Who Profits? Who Pays? presentation April 2

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ear UBC professor Dr. John Janmaat drill into the economic and ecological costs and benefits of pipelines, including risk management and the value of lost ecological services. Explore ways to extract sustainability from finite resources. He questions whether the true costing of the Northern Gateway is adequately considering the value of lost ecological services. Join the pipeline debate with Professor Janmaat, PhD Environmental and Natural Resource Economist, at Vernon’s Schubert Centre (3505-30th Ave.), Monday, April 2 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. This guest professor series is hosted by the Okanagan-Shuswap Green Party. For more information, please see the website at www.okshuswapgreens.ca or contact 250-260-5877.

Place, #105, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon, call 250-542-2241. We are open Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon (peer counsellors available). We have yoga on Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. in room 006.

All welcome. Annual walk/run/ride is April 29 in Polson Park at 11 a.m. Call the office for pledge forms, then come and enjoy the fun!

SPRING FOREST QIGONG with Braden Karringten has relocated from Schubert Centre and Vernon library to Alba Healing Arts, 3401B-31st Ave., behind K&K Books. Classes will still be ongoing Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings with some time changes.

Visit www.albahealingarts.com for posted new times and more information or call 250-503-7658.

OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ March 30, dance to the music of Cheaper than a Porsche at The Army & Navy Club (2500 46th Ave.) 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Contact Dot at 250-542-4042 if attending (rock and roll and country). No cover charge. March 31, appetizers, card and games night at Dot’s, 7:30 p.m. Bring your cards, games, BYOB and your favourite appie. Call Dot for address.

MARCH 31 WINTER RETREAT AT HULLCAR HALL: SCRAPBOOKING Fun scrapbooking event in Armstrong to work on your project or time to get started on your next memory preserving craft. March 31, Hullcar & Deep Creek Community Hall, 4194 Hullcar Rd., Armstrong, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost $30 per person, includes hot lunch provided by Ladies of Hullcar Hall Assoc. All-day coffee, gifts, door prizes, demos, handson assistance and ideas, plus a huge work space! Demos include how to begin scrapbooking; page templates; using custom cutting systems; make and take book marks featuring the border maker. To book your spot, call Sherri at 250-546-1944 or e-mail hullcarhall@yahoo.ca. Part proceeds to Hullcar Hall renovation fund.

GREATER VERNON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES is pleased to present an adult-oriented lecture by Dan Bruce March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m., 3009 – 32 Ave. You will see a wide selection of shapes and colours from the Tropical Seas of the world as well as his most “rare” specimens. Please pre-register at 542-3142. Admission by donation.

ARTIST TRADING CARDS, VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY March 31 from 2 - 4 p.m., session focused on the creation and trading of finished miniature artwork. ATC’s can be about anything and made with any media, materials, or techniques, it’s up to the individual artist.

The rules are simple, they must measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches and traded with fellow artists, not sold. Everything else goes! No experience necessary, any age, materials provided; $2 drop-in fee. Gallery is at 322831st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or www.vernonpublicartgallery.com LIVE DAFFODIL SALES & DAFFODIL PINS Available by donation at the front door of The Shoparama Spring Market March 31 and April 1, Vernon Rec. Centre auditorium.

OUTDOOR LIFE CLUB AWARDS BANQUET/DINNER Falkland, Westwold, Monte Lake Outdoor Life Club Awards Banquet / Dinner /

ATTENTION ADVERTISERS EASTER DEADLINES Publication Date As Good Friday, April 6 is a holiday, the deadline for the Friday & Sunday publications have been changed.

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Silent Auction, our fundraiser of the year. Wildlife dishes, turkey, ham, etc. Come out and support your local club March 31 at Westwold Hall.

Happy hour 5:30, dinner 6:30. Tickets only $15 on sale at Falkland Store, Westwold Store, Hwy 97 Diner, Monte Lake Store, Brook McCarthy in Vernon, or Bruce Nedjelski in Falkland. Come join us for a good meal, great friends and some fun !

WORK PARTY AT HOSPICE HOUSE GARDEN Members of the Okanagan & Roses Garden Club will hold a work party at Hospice on 27th Ave. We will be cleaning the rose beds at 1 p.m. March 31.

Anyone wishing to help is most welcome. Bring gloves. For more information, call 250-558-4556.

COMMUNITY GARDEN ALLOTMENTS STILL AVAILABLE Allotments still remain at the East Hill and Pleasant Valley gardens.

Hurry in, they are going fast! Register at the Vernon Recreation Centre front desk before March 31. Forms and information at www.greatervernonrecreation.ca/garden/ Call 250-542-6920 for information.

ECKANKAR: SPIRITUAL EXERCISES Discover simple daily exercises that can give you the tools to get through life trials and tribulations. For more information, contact Eckankar at 250-307-6677 or eckankarvernon@gmail.com KELOWNA SINGLES CLUB DANCE Crazy Hats Dance March 31, music by Wyshbone, Rutland Centennial Hall, 180A Rutland Rd. N. Kelowna. Doors open 7:30 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. to midnight.

Members $10; non-members $13. Membership $15. Bar and refreshments available; light lunch at 10:30 p.m. For more information, call 250-862-8640 or 250-762-6907.

GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER March 31 from 8 a.m. to noon at 1705 East Vernon Rd., Vernon. Lots of everything, plus a bake sale and coffee. All monies raised go to the Learning Disabilities Association, to help pay our rent for the summer months as well as helping our wonderful retired teachers tutor the students in our sessions.

SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. First and third Saturday of the month, it’s Knob Hill Whist at 7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more information, call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158.

AA MEETINGS ON SATURDAYS (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave. (H) Open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 Street, Vernon.

Meeting,” closed, 8 p.m. (H) at Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., enter off 26th St. Meeting, Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., moved to 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily.

(H) Handicap access. (X) No handicap access.

YOUTHGLO! For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) youth aged 14 to 18, living in or visiting the North Okanagan. Connect with others who understand what it’s like growing up as an LGBTQ youth in the North Okanagan. Trust us: you are not alone! For more info. e-mail us at youthglo@hotmail.com

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Community Calendar MARCH 31 BX/SWAN LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Visit Web site at www.bxswanlake.blogspot.com.

Site contains information important to residents of regional districts B and C such as pine beetle, meat inspection regulation, governance and water issues.

THE VERNON & DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs.

Every penny of your taxdeductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. For more information, call 250-542-7203 or see our website at www.vernonanimalcare.com THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Feeling lucky today? Check out our meat draw Saturdays at 3 p.m.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Meets Saturdays 10:30 a.m. at the People Place, 340227th Ave. Do you have trouble controlling your food? We are a fellowship of individuals recovering from food addiction. No dues or fees. Call Sylvia at 250-548-3346.

HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE Fun time meets Saturdays 12:30 to 4 p.m., Halina Jewels meet Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 542-2877.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY-WIDE SINGALONG April 1 at 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 3908 27th St., Vernon. Join us for an hour of lively singing of hymns and gospel songs as Karl leads and Sing-Along Band plays.

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY AGM Annual general meeting April 2 at 6 p.m. The Vernon Public Art Gallery Society invites all of our members. Your vote is important in helping shape the future of arts and culture in Vernon. AGM will provide info. about past and future activities and initiatives, present the 2011 Annual Report, review financial statements and elect future directors.

Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave.; call 250-545-3173, see www.vernonpublicartgallery. com or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com TIERS OF HEALING New program at Trinity United Church beginning April 4 and running every

Wednesday until June 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., by donation. For anyone who has experienced loss of any kind. Our program brings insight and hope to the pain, anger and despair felt when you lose a loved one, a relationship, a job, your home or even your health. We believe each of us deserves a happy fulfilling life. Our program provides a gentle yet effective pathway to the life you want. To register or for more information, please call Linda at 250542-9715 or e-mail ldebelser@gmail.com.

BOSOM BUDDIES We’ll meet for lunch April 3 at the Eclectic Med Restaurant, 2915-30th Ave. Please come and bring a friend. For info., call Sadie, 250-545-0253, or Renee, 250-542-6325.

SPRING HOME-BASED BUSINESS MARKET AT HULLCAR April 21 at Hullcar & Deep Creek Community Hall. Doors open at 9 a.m. and runs till 2 p.m. There are a few tables left. Table rental is $25 for an eight-foot table. Hullcar Hall will have a bake table set up also, so if you would like to donate any baking goods or to reserve your table, call Sherri at 250546-1944.

SPRING FASHION SHOW April 13 from 5:30 – 10 p.m., Vernon Golf and Country Club. Fundraiser for Vernon District Riding Club. After a delicious buffet dinner, we’ll be featuring this season’s finest in English and Western wear from the Cowboy’s Choice, the Paddock Tack and Togs and Diana’s Monogramming.

Ticket, $35 each, available in advance at the Paddock Tack and Togs and the Cowboy’s Choice in Vernon, Diamond H in Kelowna, and the Rusty Spur in Lumby. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., fashion show starts 7 p.m. For more information, call Linda Parker Fisk at 250-542-0559 or see www. vernonridingclub.com VERNON FIGURE SKATING CLUB AGM Annual general meeting April 15 at 3:30 p.m., Priest Valley Arena (upstairs club room). Please come out to support your club!

THE FRIENDS OF THE VERNON MUSEUM AGM Annual general meeting April 14 at 1:30 p.m., 300932nd Ave. Entertainment to be announced, refreshments served. Everyone welcome.

THE ROAD HOME RESCUE & SAFEKEEPING SOCIETY AGM Annual general meeting at 6 p.m.

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Daycare, 3804-17th Ave., Vernon. For more information, please contact info@ TheRoadHome.ca or call 250-309-0940.

CRAFT AND BAKE SALE April 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Falkland Community Hall. Tables available: call Nikki at 250-379-6818.

FIFTH ANNUAL YOUNG WRITERS’ CONTEST Open to students five to 18 yrs. in School Districts 83 & 22 only. Deadline: post marked April 5. Prizes awarded May 26 at Word on the Lake Festival in Salmon Arm. Enter your creative short stories and poetry for prizes and fame. There’s no cost but there are cash priz-

es. Contact karen.bissenden@gmail.com or www. saow.ca for guidelines and details. Make your mark, get out your pens!

NORTH OKANAGAN HOSPICE SOCIETY

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS We will hold spring volunteer training. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Leigh at 250-5031800 ext. 110 to be registered for either the April 2

or 4 introduction session.

GREATER VERNON BOOK CLUB GALA A number of book clubs have already registered for the 2012 Gala at Trinity United Church (3300 Alexis Park Dr.) May

26 from 10 a.m. - noon. If your club was missed or you are a new club and would like to attend, please contact Linda Andrews at 778-4754455 or landrews1544@ gmail.com.

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Former University of Jagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mandate is Northern B.C. president defined by the legislation Charles Jago has been passed to end the BCTF appointed to mediate the strike and work-to-rule dispute between the B.C. action and impose a Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation and six-month cooling-off the bargaining agent for period. the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60 school It includes class districts. size and composition, Education Minister the division of issues George Abbott between local and proannounced vincial barJ a g o â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s gaining, appointment teacher perWe d n e s d a y . formance Abbott said his evaluation, staff inquired â&#x20AC;&#x153;alignment about two of professenior judges sional develsuggested by the opment with Charles Jago BCTF as posteaching sible mediators needsâ&#x20AC;? and for the longâ&#x20AC;&#x153;scheduling running dispute, but and selection of teachers both are still serving and suited to student needs.â&#x20AC;? are not available.

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Mary McKim

Mary McKim passed away peacefully on March 19, 2012 at 92 years of age, at Heron Grove Care Facility. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude, in 2002. Mary will be lovingly missed by her daughter Sharon; son Glen; sisters Anne, Joan, Sylvia; brother Dave; grandchildren Loelei, Melanie (John), Jeffrey (Shelly), Laura, Jennifer (Mike); great-grandchildren Darian, Braden, Calum.

Mary worked at Vernon Jubilee Hospital then catered for St. John Ambulance Society. She was an active member of the Multicultural Society and participated in Canada Day Parades and Winter Carnivals. Her smile and laughter will be greatly missed. A heartfelt Thank You to the entire staff of Heron Grove for the exceptional care they gave to Mary.

Friends may pay their last respects at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Monday, April 2nd, from 10:00 to 1:30. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of Àowers, donations in Mary’s memory can be made to The Alzheimer’s Society of BC, or, St. John Ambulance Society, Vernon, BC. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www. vernonfuneralhome.com

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Don Rae September 18, 1925 - March 25, 2012

Hughie Donald Stewart Rae fell asleep in death on Sunday, March 25, 2012 and will remain in Jehovah God’s care until his resurrection. Don was predeceased by his wife Ellen in 1998 after 51 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughters: Elva (Roger) Hutzkal and Nola (Glen) Marth and his son Keith (Barbara) Rae; grandchildren: Richard (Nicole) and Trevor (Kerri) Hutzkal, Holley and Gary (April) Marth and Stephanie and Lisa Rae, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Don also worked running logging companies, tie mill, backhoe and building residential and commercial projects. He moved to where the next job was which took him to new communities and allowed him to meet many new friends.

Don dedicated his life to Jehovah in Vancouver in 1966 and through the years he has had the privilege of working on many Kingdom Hall builds and renovations including the Okanagan Assembly Centre in Vernon.

A Memorial Service for Don Rae will be held on Monday, April 2 at 2:00 pm at the Okanagan Assembly Centre, 1424 Mission Road, Vernon.

In lieu of flowers, Don would have appreciated donations to the Watchtower Bible Society c/o Box 831, Vernon, BC V1T 6M8 or North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1W4.

ERNEST (Ernie) EDWARD KOTCHAR January 29, 1947 - March 9, 2012

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

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The family of Ernie Kotchar sadly shares the news of his passing on Friday, March 9, 2012 at age 65 years. At his request there will be no service.

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Dorothy Cecile (Dugas) Regan It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Dorothy Regan, at the age of 96.

Dorothy was born on February 27, 1916 in Pointe Fortune, Quebec. She was raised, worked and started her family in Montreal. During the War, Edgar was stationed by the RCAF to Vancouver and after the War they settled in Vancouver.

Dorothy died on March 22, 2012 in Delta, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Edgar Murphy Regan, who died at 48 in 1963. Dorothy was the third of fourteen children and was predeceased by her parents Alphonse and Mabel Dugas and nine siblings.

She is survived by a large extended family.

Dorothy was caring and gentle person who always put her family first and will be missed by her children, Keray (Gwen) Regan, Vernon, BC., Bernita (Norman) Mangnall, Delta, BC., Andre Regan, Victoria, BC, Mahara (Ken) Sinclaire, White Rock, BC, Leonard (Beverly) Regan, Victoria, BC, nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Deltaview care home for their care of our mother.

A family Memorial Service will be held at the end of April at Delta, BC.

John Lovas

was born on June 6th, 1930 in Montreal, Quebec and passed away on March 27th, 2012 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 81 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary, to whom he was married for 56 years, his sons; Tom (Jeannie Duncan) Lovas of Vernon, B.C. and Chris (Sheila) Lovas of Francois Lake, B.C., his daughter; Carolyn (Stewart Brown) Lovas of Williamstown, Ontario, his grandchildren; Hailey, Nicola, Nelson and Shelby Lovas and Emily Brown, his halfsister; Helen (Mark) Kwiatkowski of Montreal, Quebec as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents; John and Anna Lovas, his sister; Betty and his brother; Leslie.

Cremation preceded the Funeral Mass which will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Father Dale Normandeau Celebrant.

As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of John to the Kidney Foundation Of Canada #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4K6.

Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187

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Robert (Robin) Albert Wright August 27, 1951March 23, 2012 Robert (Robin) Wright of Abbotsford passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Vernon.

Robin grew up in Abbotsford, BC. He attended Elementary and Secondary school on a modi¿ed program. At the age of 23 he moved to the Vernon area and was a resident of Cedar house for many years. Robin loved to visit with people and once he met you “he never forgot your name, the names of your kids, your pet, and where you lived”. He loved to socialize with the family, their friends, the fellas he lived with at Cedar House and friends at the Halina Centre. Everyone that met Robin enjoyed his dry sense of humor, great smile, inquisitive nature and memorable laugh.

He enjoyed trips with his brother Craig, brother in-law Rennie and Barry and the guys. Robin was a collector of Coca Cola memorabilia, the Beatles, coins and anything that related to Elvis. He had an interest in music that became evident early in life. He could recall the names of songs and the artists from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

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Karen Juneal Taylor-Wright (nee Schroeder) passed away quietly in the presence of her family March 22, 2012 at 9pm. A longtime sufferer of emphysema and COPD, Karen succembed to her illness comfortably. The family wishes to thank the staff at VJH for their service and compassion, and Dr. William Lemiski for years of exceptional, dedicated care.

Karen was a woman of intellect and passion, someone who sought out knowledge and shared it with others. She was a patient and loving Mother and a quality human being. Some of her favourite expressions reveal more about her than any tribute that could be paid: “Illegitimi non Carborundum.”

“When people show you who they are, believe them.” “Continue to endeavor to persevere.”

We shall.

Karen is survived by her sister Nancy, daughters Dawn and Diane, sons Alan, Michael and Brian, grandchildren Landyn, Terran, Ana-Marie, Jessica, Tyler, and great-grandchildren on the way. Karen was a very special person.

She lived her life with dignity and intention. Mom’s great capacity for love reached well beyond the borders of her family, touching many lives. She had far too many “children and grandchildren” to list, in what she lovingly called her adopted family.

Karen had a strong spirit and was a great risk taker who lived life to the fullest. She always led by example and believed that one person can truly make a difference in the lives of others. Her very rich life, much of which was spent in the service of others, proved this out. She believed money didn’t matter as she was extremely rich in the love and respect of family and friends.

As per Karen’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to the Canadian Lung Associaiton.

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Many thanks to Barry, Janelle, Charlene and Bill, Lisa, Kathy, Kay and the other staff members from Twin Cedars and Cedar House for their care and support of our dear brother. The family would also like to thank Dr. S. Friesen and Dr.B.Poulin and the nursing staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital for Robin’s care during his illness.

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He will be sadly missed by his sisters Diane Allen, Denise Wright (Rennie Sirianni), Darcie Wright (Jim Leppard), brother Craig (Janice) Wright, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Sandra, father Robert and mother Charlotte.

A reception for friends and family will be held on Thursday April 5 from 3 pm to 5 pm at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home . In lieu of Àowers, donations may be made to NONA Child Development Centre, Vernon, BC

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Sumner, Edward Melville (Mel) Edward Melville (Mel) Sumner passed away suddenly at his home at Heron Grove on March 23, 2012 in Vernon, B.C. He loved life, his family, the world he lived in and his Lord. Mel was born in Victoria, December 30, 1920, moved as an infant to Duī, Sask. and then to Sexsmith, AB. in the Peace River District in 1928. As a teenager he went to Toronto to complete his educaƟon. He and Allison (nee Bentley) were married in 1942. They returned to the West in 1950 where he joined in the pioneering Propane Industry, serving in various capaciƟes in Westlock, Prince George, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver unƟl 1976. He moved to Salt Spring Island where he served with B.C. Ferries in personnel work unƟl his reƟrement in 1986. He was acƟve in that community for 35 years and served on many Boards and SocieƟes. He was always interested in the youth. Although he lost an eye as a child and a full leg to cancer late in life, he conƟnued to golf and ski well into his eighƟes. Thanks goes out to the wonderful people of Vernon and Grace Bible Church who made his last two years of re-adjustment for him so easy. He will be dearly missed by his daughters Sharon (Dan) Bell and Colleen (Kevin) Edstrom; sons Murray (Kay) and Greg (Colleen); 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Allison, to whom he was married for 62 years, and all his siblings: brothers Leonard and Hubert, and sister Eileen Kennedy. The family would be pleased to have you join in a farewell CelebraƟon of Life at Grace Bible Church (5661 Silver Star Road Vernon, BC) on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:00 A.M….not to grieve, but to bring a smile and share a few recollecƟons. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons may be made in Mel’s honor to Salt Spring Island FoundaƟon (Box 244 Ganges PO Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V9) or Meadowbrook Seniors Residence (121 Atkins Road Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2X7).

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Residential Exterior Painting

SPECIALIZING IN EXTERIOR FINISHES All work guaranteed • Free Estimates Serving Vernon since 1990

KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY

Rainbow City Painters

DEPARTMENT

Showroom 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC • 250-542-1294

New Construction or Renovations

250-545-8294

“EXTERIOR’S ONLY”

Get my quote and compare

by Norelco

Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEW Quality Professional Installations

Specializing in Small Businesses

College Pro PAINTERS

CLASSIFIED

KITCHEN CABINETS!! www.odws.ca

PAINTING

CONTACT

WINDOWS & DOORS

“All Your Concrete Needs” - Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs

Concrete

• Raise & Level Sunken Concrete • Mudjacking • Polyurethane Lifting • Residential • Commercial • Free Estimates

BOOKKEEPING

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

www.pro-painters.ca

250-938-9082 WHITESTONE

• PAINTING • RENOVATIONS • HANDYMAN

TOM: 308-8778

CLEANING Meridian Commercial Cleaning OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Big enough to do the job, small enough to care!

250-938-1837

Email: mazerjan@hotmail.com

3D

Cleaning Services

* Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products

Tannis 250-558-8552 tannismorrison@gmail.com

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LANDSCAPING EVERCARE LANDSCAPING • HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE • TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL • LAWN MOWING • WEED • PLANT • CLEAN-UP • DUMP HAUL • ETC.

RES & COMM • VERNON & AREA

250-558-5342 • 250-550-9405

CABINETRY

DRYWALL

Bonnici Custom Woodwork

DAVIES DRYWALL

CARPET CLEANING

MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE

Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener NO JOB TOO Offering Complete Lawn & Garden Care SMALL * Residential * Commercial * Strata mazerjan@hotmail.com SPRING CLEANUP & PRUNING NOW Call or email jan for Free Estimate 250-550-5386

Steam Cleaning Cleaning “The Ultimate in Carpet Cleaning”

Free Estimates

250-547-0267

* Commercial * Residential * Automative

Call Clayte: 250-503-7701

COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL

HERE!

Clean up • Maintenance • Seasonal Contracts

CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

OK Landing Lawn & Garden COMMERCIAL | RESIDENTIAL | STRATA

250-550-7900 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 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

Hairstylists Shear Dimensions Hair Design invites you to visit Tiffany & Tammy on our website: w w w. s h e a r d i m e n s i o n s . c a (250)549-5201

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

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

Garden & Lawn De-Thatching, Lawn Mowing, ETC. Jack (250)260-5993 PRUNING & ROTOTILLING Trees, hedges & yard clean up. Call Eric (250)306-3408

Home Improvements ALL HOME RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS. Free estimates.

Call Gary(250)253-4663

Landscaping Cattle manure for sale, composted or fresh. Fir bark mulch.$20 per yard on orders over 30 yards. 250-838-6630.

Reversible Compactor retaining wall tool for Rent. $100./wk or $300./mo (250)542-6325

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving?

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

WINDOW CLEANING

FREE ESTIMATES 250-540-6000 RANDY

Brighter Outlook

window cleaning

Call Jake BUS. 250-503-1270 | CELL. 250-351-5478

Door to Door Pick Up & Delivery & Moving Service

Ph: 307-0387

Call Scott: 250-306-0133

Residential & Construction Vernon, Armstrong & Surrounding Areas Deron Sanderson

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT

Firewood/Fuel

Garage Sales

Animal Care Society

Used tin, various lengths. Also some coloured. $1.251.50/lineal ft.

Call Mike (250)838-6959

FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available.

250-260-7932

Farm Equipment

Furniture

8N Ford Tractor, good tires $1500. or trade for car trailer (250)547-6875, 250-308-6845

KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003

Cherry Hydro cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes per hour, good condition, $50,000obo, (250)498-9696

Moving Must Sell! Nearly new 3-pc Leather dark chocolate sofa, loveseat & armchair $1500. Dinette suite w/2 chairs &bench $200. Antique dresser & chest of drawers, waterfall style $125. 250-546-2633

Pets & Livestock

at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats

4x5 round straw bales, $30. per bale, Dozen bales, barn stored. (250)379-2853 ALFALFA and alfalfa grass,round bales approx. 550 lbs. $40 each. Undercover, 100 plus bales Armstrong 250546-9974 or 250-260-8253 Dairy quality 2nd & 3rd cut alfalfa 3x3x8 bales,test avail, Delivery avail. Shavings & sawdust available as well.

250-838-6630.

EDVENTURE HAY SALES, Hay for Sale, Enderby, Small squares $4-$6, Grass mix Alfalfa 4x5 Rounds $30-$40 (250)838-7362 Ginseng tarps 24’ x 165’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322.

Quote available for installation.

Good quality Hay, Grass mix, heavy square bales. Barn stored, no rain, (250)5429419, 250-309-5956 Good quality horse hay, no rain, 1st cut, barn stored, 60lb bales. $4.00each 250-5490155.

Grass Alfalfa mix hay for sale, excellent quality $5/bale (250)546-6690 HAY FOR SALE (250)5451817 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton.

Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

McLeery Ranch, Armstrong.

Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184 Round bales, mix alfalfa & grass for sale, no rain. 1 (250)546-0147

Rubbish Removal

Pets

PT student: basement, garage cleanout Small moving jobs ok 1-Ton CubeVan 250-260-3196

3 male Shit-tzu Bechon cross puppies, 10wks old, multi-colored, $350. (250)835-8616

250-550-7900

Building Supplies

ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm

Feed & Hay

ONLY $50/HOUR

Pets

PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706

Equestrian

Delivery

25 + years Experience

250.306.2679

DIAMOND H TACK 16TH ANNUAL Garage Sale, Saturday, April 14th at 9AM Sharp! Consign your Horse, Rider & Stable Products from March 24 to April 11th 1953 Kirschener Rd. Kelowna, BC (250)-762-5631

ALLSWELL

CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs

• Mowing, Aeration • Leaf Removal, Nutrient Management • Weeding, Pruning, Shrub & Hedge Shaping

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

MOVING

STUCCO

vernonfinegardening.com You Belong

CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663

Furniture, Cabinets & Repairs. Bring your ideas, we customize!

ALLSWELL

Come out and meet Parker. He is a two year old neutered male ginger cat. Parker is all about the love, he is definitely not a shy cat.

BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 5th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 DOBERMAN pups, Ready May 2. Females & males, $850.ea (778)212-2468 Havanese & Bichon Pups available, good disposition, family oriented, first shots, dewormed, micro chipped for Identification. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923 or email: rleech@telus.net JACK Russell puppies wormed & first shot, ready to go, 1-(250)832-1592 REG Shelties, 12 wks., sables, 1st shots, chipped. $500-$600.

250-549-2246, e-mail “balatova@hotmail.com”

Firearms

Oak roll top desk, single pedestal filing drawer.$300. Computer desk. $100. 250-5454820.

GAOBC MEMBERS. A Big Welcome to Kelowna from Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, the Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

PILLOWTOP mattress, box.

Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647

Firewood/Fuel

Recliner, Micro fibre EZ clean, beige. $50. (250)545-6409

Firewood for sale, cut to length, split and delivered prices vary (250)547-6533 lv msg.

Merchandise for Sale

Farm Services BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME

Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 Fridge & Stove - Almond, good condition $400. for both or sell separate. 250-545-7874 Kenmore high capacity dryer, white, new condition, $100.obo. (250)549-3583

Auctions ANTIQUE AUCTION Sunday, April 1, 12pm Visit: carlinhallauctions.com No Buyer Fee 250-835-2126 HUGE RANCH & Farm Equipment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone: BC Livestock (250)573-3939

Garage Sale Directory Starting Friday, April 13th.

Call The Classified Department 250-550-7900 NEIGHBOURHOOD GARAGE SALE!!

Mt. Atkinson Court 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday March 31 Baby, household, furniture items!!!!

Livestock

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

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

Antiques / Vintage COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES 5min from Armstrong, Open Sat & Sun 10am-5, or by appt.

Barn full of Quality Antiques, 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) 250-546-2529

Indoor Moving/Yard Sale!

March 30 & 31st.

9-4pm 2807B 18th Ave, Basement.

Moving Sale, 982 Mt Beaven Court Sat March 31 8-3. Large Variety incl some furniture.

VERNON: 1705 East Vernon Rd, Mar 31 8-noon, Something for Everyone. Bake Sale too!

Livestock

Farm Services WOOD CHIPS HOG FUEL

ARMSTRONG 4767 Grandview Flats Rd. (North) Mar 31, Apr 1, (8am-4pm) Antiques, Hand and Power tools, Furniture, household items, small & large appliances & much more.

Garage Sales

BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS

Landscaping

Landscaping

PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm DECORATIVE ROCK Sat. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm WHITE DOLOMITE VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT BLAST ROCK LAVA ROCK SLATE LANDSCAPE FABRIC BARK MULCH TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL www.justrocks.ca

JUST

250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111

ROCKS

NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL

186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND

250-260-0110 Repairs

Repairs

Attention RV’ers

THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE

SERVICE

’ It s our job to make RV care easy, affordable and convenient. We offer guaranteed repairs and personalized service for you and your RV. √ No Job To Big √ All Insurance Claims √ All Extended Warranty Claims

We want your business!

SERVICE DEPT. 6395 HWY 97N VERNON B.C.

250-545-2916

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Garage Sales

Medical Supplies

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent Discover the Secret!

Misc. for Sale

NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED

STORE CLOSING

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 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 WANTED: Min. Length 5 Octive keyboard, 61+keys, w/foot pedal & possible stand.

(250)547-6804 Linda

$332,500. For Pictures See us on Castanet & Kijiji Vernon. 1 (250)547-8770 NO AGENTS. 2230 Linea Cres, Lumby BC. Attractive, spacious 2140 sq.ft 2-story home in one of Lumby’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Walking distance to all schools and downtown. Fully fenced back yard, covered RV parking, covered deck, 5-appl. incl. Hot tub, and much more.

SAT., March 31st 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Kohler (bone color) Toilet, like new, with all connections,$140. (250)545-1446 Mans suit jacket, size 44, blue/black check,$40.Mens Health Spot shoes, size 9w, black, $40. Never worn.250545-4820.

MOVING SALE High quality entertainment wall unit $350.; Sirius Satellite Boombox. Brand new in box, never opened. Only $79.; JVC and Samsung DVD players $25 ea.; Husqvarna push mower (go green, no motor) $50.; Samsung video cam, barely used $75.; Janome sewing machine $50.

B&D GrassHog weed eater $30.

Call 250.307.4478 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 New Electric Snowblower, Water distiller 3gal, like new, Garden Tiller 5hp 250)542-6398 New never used, Evergo Oxygen Machine, $6500, will sell for $3000, (250)542-2812 Pro Steam Carpet Cleaner $125, Older Westinghouse Self Clean Stove $100, Large jointed puppy pen $50, Air purifier $400, 250-558-1091 R.C. 1967 Harley with Harley wall clock $300, also 1 wooden one $75, (250)549-7015 Single Sealy Posturematic adjustable bed with remote vibration etc. $700 obo for more info call (250)545-1054 SNOWBOARD PACKAGE Inc. Ride board 155 cm, size 7.5 Thirtytwo boots, Bolle helmet, Spy goggles. Barely used. Awesome deal at only $250! Call 250.307.4478 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation.

Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 XBOX 360 package 20 GB console with 1 controller, plug and play charger kit, Turtle Beach ear force X1 headset.

Incl. 4 games. Only $150! Call 250.309.9878 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.

MOVE IN INCENTIVES

Friday, March 30 th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm

Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240 Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, New Stair & Platform Lifts, Kel: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

GARAGE SALE

MEDICAL EXPENSE FUNDRAISER 11813 TORRENT DRIVE COLDSTREAM

ALL PROCEEDS will go to HELP MEEKA’S ongoing MEDICAL NEEDS

VERNON: 7185 Old Kamloops Rd. Sat Mar31, 7am-12pm, Chevy Truck wheels, 6 & 8 bolt, tools, table & chairs, Misc Household VERNON (Mission Hill) 3701 17 Avenue, Fri Mar 30 & Sat Mar 31 8am-3pm Rain or shine, Tools, table saw, books, household items & misc.

Garden Equipment 2010 22hp Husky Lawn Tractor, New used 5X. $2300. 6’x8’ util trailer $625. (250)547-0267

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Heavy Duty Machinery

OKANAGAN SMALL APPLIANCE EVERYTHING

3100 - 29 Ave. MUST GO!!

Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:00 for the month of March

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

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 4 bmw 17inch alloy wheels $600 OBO 545 5101 or H 503 3144 5,000 BTU A/C, $50. 10,000 BTU A/C, $200. Sunstar High Speed Commercial Sewing Machine $700. Call (250)5428280 after 5pm 8 Lined Planter Boxes, 2 are 5’ long, 6 are 3’ long. Sturdy & painted. $100. 250-542-6325 ANTIQUE AUCTION Sunday, April 1, 12pm Visit: carlinhallauctions.com No Buyer Fee 250-835-2126

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Beautiful wood china cabinet, w/4 glass doors & wood decorated. 3 drawers/4 drawers, in great condition. $400. obo.

Sewing table 48x72 panel folds back , drawers & shelves. $150. obo. 250-5421890.

Deluxe human touch massage chair, 2yrs old, $4750new, Asking $1650, (250)542-0364 Dining room table/ 6 padded chairs $100, Myer Sum Pump, new $60, 3 Imperial Gal Crock $25, Singers Portable Sewing Machine, $125 Retro, (250)503-2003

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE? has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.* market daily.

has new listings gs h gs hit hitting itti t ng n tthe he

Why not call a agent today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10

GAOBC MEMBERS. A Big Welcome to Kelowna from Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, the Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Real Estate

Business for Sale

Look Here

1, 2, & 3 BEDROOM Senior oriented building Across from Schubert Centre Heat/hot water included Inside Scooter parking. Call Mike

2000 sq.ft. mountain view home in Lumby. 4 bed, 3 bath, double garage, suited basement.

Asking $359,000, open to offers.

Address 2046 mountain view.

Call Dave @ 250-306-1540.

$

250-542-8989

Mobile Homes & Parks

419,900

✰

Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet.

Spaces Available, Your location or crawlspace/basement models.

Show homes 1680 Ross Rd. Kelowna 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Brand new 2500 sq ft home.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Triple car garage.

All appliances included.

Close to schools, parks, lake.

250-558-4795

All season tires or summer tires for 2002 Mustang GT. 245/45/17. 250-540-6848.

Coins, Coin Collections, Silver, Militaria. Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St. Vernon 250-308-1522

******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576

1bdrm Armstrong condo, clean, new reno, $590/mo.

250-548-3378, 250-870-3378

Open Houses

Open Houses

Open Houses

Apt/Condo for Rent

FOOTHILLS 1437 Red Mountain Place Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $499,900

MISSION HILL 1706 - 43 Street Saturday, 12:00-2:00 $298,000

BELLA VISTA 6828 Cameo Drive North Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $785,000

8022 Aspen Road Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $669,000

OKANAGAN LANDING 1000 Snowberry Road - The Breeze Sun-Fri, 11:00-4:00 $367,838 to $399,896

ENDERBY 294 Old Salmon Arm Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $349,000 FOOTHILLS 7024 Apex Drive Sunday, 2:00-4:00 $729,000

MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 108, 91 Middleton Way Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $434,900

SOUTH VERNON 1, 5484 - 25 Avenue Sunday, 1:30-4:00 $87,000 1308 - 43 Street Sunday, 1:00-2:30 $289,000

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

Rentals

ARMSTRONG 3780 Schubert Road Sunday, 12:30-3:30 Starting at $299,000

9495 Angus Drive Sunday, 2:00-3:00 $299,900

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

Call Betty 250-549-2770

Houses For Sale

250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living

Renovated & spacious, f/s, air. Move-in incentives.

Apt/Condos for Sale

Commercial Cleaning Business contracts & equipment in Armstrong Area. For details email sdubland@uniserve.com

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:

2 Bedroom Apartment 4100 Alexis Park Drive

Acreage for Sale $164,020 11.8 acres cabin Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net

1150sqft, 2-bdrm, 2-bath Condo, 204 Kal Lake Rd, Recent upgrades, $223,000 250-938-8446 CLEAN 2 bdm 1 bath tiles hardwood new tub covered parking. Suit quiet person $150,000 or $700/month kalinski@telus.net

Hawthorn Lane

2 bdrm 2 bath DELUXE. Gas F/P, Secure, mature adult building w/ Guest suite & Amenities. NS. (Cat OK) $995 incl. heat & UG parking. Ask for Long Term Discount! 250309-2000 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, level entry.

(250)503-8946 2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500 Bachelor, 1&2-bdrm $550$750. No dogs, no drugs.

(250)260-1630 Beautiful 2 bdrm, central, d/w, a/c, laundry, ns/np bus, now. $795.util incl. 250-260-8511

$595.

Cozy, clean, 720 sq. ft., 1 bdrm garden apartment.

Close to all amenities.

You have your own park.

NP, References required.

250-542-7723 to view.

Misc. Wanted

LAVINGTON 6408 Lavington Way Sunday, 12:30-1:45 $339,900

• NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl.

• Fresh Paint, Very Clean, • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

250-503-7315

Sporting Goods

HOUSE RealEstate REVIEW OPEN WEEK-END DRIVE

DESERT COVE 729 - 7 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $253,000

1604 31st Street 45+ Building

Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742

Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 incl utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent

The CLIFFS

East Hill, Lakeview manor, bachelor suite, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry, util incl., Avail immed 250-260-5870.

EMBERS & ARLINGTONS 1 bdrm - close to downtown & Schubert, - N/S; N/P; Seniors.

250-275-8066

RENT INCENTIVE RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm - 38th Street & 27th Avenue; N/P; N/S; Adults; 250-275-8066 Enderby 1-bdrm, nice suite, $650/mo + Hydro, incl H.W. & heat, ref req, senior discount.

(250)613-2670 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 MOUNTAINVIEW PLACE 3700 28A St. 1 bdrm downtown, secure bldg, balcony w/nice city view, recently renovated, dw, f/s, a/c. Avail Apr1, NS $800/mo 250-558-2928 Serenity on the Mountain SILVER STAR condo luxuriously furnished. Silk, leather, exotic art. Apr 10 - Dec 10 $895 inclusive, Wifi ns/np. 416-7021298, www.salbsilverstar.com

Commercial/ Industrial OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 325 sq ft in Alpine Centre. $375 Call (250)938-7669 Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203

Suites from$795 / mo

Duplex / 4 Plex

Rent includes F/S, DW, A/C, heat, hydro, hot water, in-suite laundry and designated parking. N/S, N/P

2-bdrm, 1-bath, Ok.lakeview, deck, newly reno’d, f/s, w/d hookup, carport, n/s, n/p, Ref, $700+util (250)542-0892 2BDRM Easthill, daylight walkout suite, priv entry & laundry, F/S, W/D, G F/P, carport, N/S, N/dogs, $800+shared util.

Avail now. 250-542-0825.

2bdrm near downtown, New Reno bright/clean - must see! $800/mo+hydro 250-306-9385 3bdrm,1/2 duplex, 1/12 bath incl f/s, w/d hook ups, fenced yard and storage, recently reno’d. D.D. $500. Rent $1,000 + all util. 250-558-4280.

3-bdrm, 1-bath, Duplex, fenced backyard, n/s, n/p, incl central air, f/s, $850/mo + gas & hydro. Avail Immed, Ref Req, (250)545-6962 Coldstream 2bdrm, 1bath, ns, np, suits 2, $750. Avail April 1, walk distance to beach & schools (250) 503-1324 Kal Lake, 1 bdrm duplex, adult oriented, n/s,n/p, avail immed. $1290/mth 250-545-8914

Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building.

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Good Incentives available with Lease Options

250-542-1701 CALL ABOUT RENT INCENTIVES 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p.

250-545-5773 1-bdrm, downtown, near Rec Centre, secure building, reno’d, on-site laundry, sundeck, f/p, n/p, n/s, Avail Now, $750/mo, (250)558-2928

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Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

Ultralight EZE Tow Car Dolly, new spare tire/rim, tow up to 3995 lbs. $850. 250-542-5152

Rare 1954 Hillman CommerPickup, needs restoration, $3000obo 1986 GMC 4x4, reg. cab, canopy, 300K, some rust, $2500obo(250)838-7632

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Office/Retail

2bdrm 1bath walkout, living rm, kitchen, 1/2 prkg, like new.

Storage, Sep entry. $750/mo.

3712 Commonage Cr. (250)542-6620 2-bdrm, $800 util incl, cat ok, bus route, Avail now.1-250707-0604, or 1-250-801-1060 2 bdrm basement suite, East Hill, avail immed., pet friendly. $750mth. R.R. 250-275-3194.

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 walkout, Lumby,5-appl, f/p, ns, $850 util/cable incl.

Avail Apr 1. 250-547-6339 2 Bedroom Bsmt Suite $1000.

Includes all utilities, cable, internet. Private laundry. Pet negotiable. Suits mature couple.

Near Fulton School. Call evenings 1-778-475-0540 Absolutely Gorgeous! Brand New 1000sqft, Large Bedroom + Den $975/mo 250-542-5659 Coldstream, clean, 1bdrm, partly furnished, w/d, perfect for student, $700. all inclusive.

250-542-8302.

Enderby (rural) 1bdrm $650, Bachelor $450. both incl all util, sat/int., 250-558-9171.

Lrge 1bdrm, ground level basement suite, large yard, quiet area, close to golf course, n/p, util incl. $700 + 1/2 month rent. Avail April 1.

250-542-5652.

Newer 1bdrm furnished suite, priv.ent. laundry, np/ns, $750. anytime 1 (250)807-7816 Newer large 2bdrm, daylight suite 6520 Scott Rd $1000 incl util. Avail Now. 250-308-0793 RECENTLY renovated 2 bdrm, 1 bath, basement suite.

Close to downtown Shopper’s and Safeway. Separate entrance. Includes gas heating. $800. 250-549-3338 to view.

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 bdrm lower suite in Foothills. New home, great views, covered deck, 2 full baths, good space, nice finishing, 5 appliances, utilities included. $1,100.

HOUSE $800/mo, Olalla 1/2 hr south of Penticton. 2 Bdrm, W/D, F/S, NS, Covered deck for smoking outside. Wood Stove or Gas heat, Large fenced yard, Pets negotiable, 250-499-8913 Large 3bdrm, 1.5-bath South Vernon area, lg kitchen, big yard, $1100+util avail. immed, 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443, Large country main, on 3 acres, between Hillview and V.S.S. schools, 2 bdrm, f/p, balcony, large carport, garage, all util & appl., incl., $1350.

Avail Immed 250-549-3535.

New 3-bdrm home, Avail Apr 1, in Enderby, incl appl, a/c, f/p, lawn care, 2-car garage & much more. $1475/mo incl util n/p, n/s, (250)550-4096 NICE 1700 sq ft mobile on 2 acres. 3brm, 1 bath, lrg deck, lrg addition, 5 newer appl, wood stove. Horses, pets ok.

Horse shelter/hay shed, access to trails. $ 1000/mo + util.

NS. DD + refs reqd. 20 min N of Vernon. 250 379 2614.

$600/MO Olalla 1/2 hr south of Penticton, 2 bdrm, w/d, s/f, NS Woodstove or heaters, large fenced yard, Pets Nogotiable, 250-499-8913

Homes for Rent

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Homes & Investment Property Specialist

250-309-1742

• 1 bdrm lower suite, newly finished basement. New 5 appliances, galley kitchen, huge living room, small bedroom, Mission Hill area, on-street parking, no pets/smoking. $750, utilities included.

• 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.

Downtown Office Space for Lease

• 3 bdrm large bsmt suite including utilities, yard, good parking, shared laundry, laminate floors. Pet friendly. $950.

Single or multiple offices High traffic location 250.550.4221 for details

• Completely furnished home ready for you to live on the lake. Boat launch & dock, lake views, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, 5 appliances, 2 level outside deck, balcony of master bdrm, gar, storage under gar, parking across road. $2000 on a year lease.

Shared Accommodation

1*, 4 bed superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski chalet. April 1 to Oct 31, $1190. pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1*, 5 BED superb fully furnished and equipped Silver Star ski Chalet.

April 1 to Oct 31 $2000 pm ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1 a 3-bdrm, Commonage area.

Avail now, Rent Negotiable shared util. 250-542-0060 1a Spacious 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Avail immed, downtown, n/p, rent negotiable, 250-542-0060 3bdrm, 2bath, BX area, main floor, $1100.incl utilities. avail.

May 1st., NS. (778)475-4775 3bdrm 2 bath, den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, n/s, n/p suits couple, R/R & credit check $1200. 250-545-7466 4-bdrm, 1.5-bath, a/c, covered deck, fenced yard, Easthill, n/s, n/p, Avail May1, $1450/mo + util, 250-549-0738 4BDRM DUPLEX W/SUITE Updated. D/w, w/d yard. Pets neg. N/S. Refs lease. $1200.

604-567-5562 4-bdrm house on 6298 Rimer Rd, North BX, $1200+util, (250)545-1780 Beautiful, 3-bdrm, 2-bath, upper, in Oyama, lakeview, 7min walk to beach, RV parking, $1150 + 1/2 util, Avail May 1, n/s, n/p,R.R. (250)549-6774 Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, w/d, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1400. Avail May1, 250-838-9657 FALKLAND. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with big yard.

Available April 1st. $1100 plus utilities. (250) 306-9025

Recreational/Sale

1bdrm, newly renovated, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable.

N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Furnished room for rent, $400-$425+d/d Incl util&cable 250-550-6348, 250-550-4740 ROOMMATE WANTED To share fully furnished brand new home on mission hill.

Large yard, covered patio, laundry, parking and great view. $600 everything inc.

Call Rachelle 250-309-3164

Storage

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 daylight, N/S, incl W/D, F/S, util. internet & satellite.

6km up Silver Star Rd. $650/mo.

250-542-4807, 250-558-8308 1-bdrm, Lower Easthill, util/incl, Ref & DD Req, $650, (250)558-9656 1bdrm New level entry, n/p, n/s, Lakeridge Place. $650.incl util & cable. 250-503-7883.

1 bedroom suite in Middleton.

Available April 15. Laundry, utilities and satellite. $775.

250-545-3394 2-bdrm, 1-bath, basement suite, Private laundry, near Alexis Park school, $900/mo, util/incl, (250)308-8845

1*, 2 bed fully furnished and equipped Silver Star Chalet suite. April 1 to Oct 31. $800 pm. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1 a 3-bdrm, Commonage area.

Avail now, Rent Negotiable shared util. 250-542-0060 1bdrm Downtown, N/P, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util.incl. $750/mo (250)260-3196 1bdrm, full bath, newly reno’d, n/s, avail. immed. $625 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 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-bdrm, close DT, Avail Apr1, Refs & DD req. N/S, N/P, $800 utl&laundry incl 250-558-9656 2bdrm, East Hill, great location, $950. including utilities, available now. 250-938-4840 3bdrm, main floor of house Available May 1. Large yard, pet friendly. $1000. RR 250275-3194 3Bdrm, upstairs lrg home, n/s inside, pets ok, 1.5 bath, Armstrong area. $1000.+ shared util. Avail neg. (250)307-4919

Recreational/Sale

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Water, sewer, garbage included.

$1000/month Contact Peter Hill 250-558-8362 1a Spacious 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Avail immed, downtown, n/p, rent negotiable, 250-542-0060 2 Storey Townhouse, 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath, new kitchen, balcony off master bdrm, patio off livingroom, both facing the courtyard with outdoor pool, shopping centre & credit union across the street, close to schools, n/p, non-smoker, $900/mo Avail Immed, (250)503-6818 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5-appl, walk to schools/shops, ns $900.

Avail.now 250-307-0548 3-bdrm, 3-bath, Bella Vista newer townhouse, w/d, n/s n/p, $1200+util 250-307-6002

Transportation

Antiques / Classics Vernon Sun Valley SwapMeet @ BC Motor Products 350027St. March 30 & 31. Starts 8am . Call Reg 250-308-4701

Auto Accessories/Parts 4 bmw 17inch alloy wheels $600 OBO 545 5101 or H 503 3144 4 Jeep TJ, aluminum wheels & tires, BFG LT30/950R15 60% tread $500firm, 250-540-7029 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty.

250-542-2685.

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994.

Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic 2004 Cavalier, 4dr, 5spd, exc/cond, only 113,500kms, $4350 (250)545-7025 2005 PT Cruiser convertible, 60K, leather, loaded, new tires,$10,500. 250-547-6272

Cars - Sports & Imports

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

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Snowmobiles

1988 Volvo 240DL, 286K, runs good, $2500obo, (250)8387632 PRICE REDUCED! 2009 black Hyundai Sonata. Excellent condition. Loaded with options! Extended warranty and financing available. 111k km, $15,000 obo. MUST SELL! 250-4975191

Off Road Vehicles 2007 Honda Rubicon Quad 500cc only 1600 km, 1 owner, c/w winch, windshield, hand grip warmers, front and rear storage Containers, GPS, $6900. Call Geno H- 250-5031080, W- 250-545-0531 2008 Honda Rincon TRX 680, 675cc, only 1,600kms, one owner with carry bag, polaris tires, tie downs and ramps, serviced by Honda $7600 Phone (250)836-2788

Recreational/Sale 1994 Westport 5th Wheel, 34.5’ exc/cond, good live-in, or trade for 10-11’ Camper of equal value. hitch incl, $15,500 obo (250)319-3004, 250-541-0372 Highjacker 16 ton 5th wheel hitch including box rails. $350. obo. (250)558-5444 Leisure Travel Van, 1997 Dodge B350 5.9L, 8cyl, roof air, a/c, fridge, toilet, showers, tv, power bed, microwave, bbq, awning, lots of storage, 4 new tires. $18K, 250-545-0359 Super Camper - 10’ Caribou, fully loaded, a/c, microwave, etc, Moving must sell $8,800 obo (250)260-4435

2009 Polaris Dragon. 155” track.

Excellent condition.

Must go. $6,500 OBO. 250306-1149

Sport Utility Vehicle 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, 270K, 6cyl, auto, all power, fog lights, cd player, a/c, $4500 (250)542-8649

Trucks & Vans 1981 Chevy SB 4x4, lifted, new 38.5 Swamper tires, new 350, $8500. (250)540-3655 1986 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4, decent mechanical, propane powered, $1250 obo (250)542-8117 1996 Dakota, V6, auto, new battery, maintained, canopy, 192K, $3700 (250)838-7500 2004 Dodge Dakota, canopy, exc/cond, well maint, $9300 obo (250)938-2586 2006 Caravan, auto, 3.3L, V6, a/c, tinted, keyless, p/w, cd, 7pass, $7500.obo 545-1128

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Boats 12 1/2’ Glasscraft boat, 35 hp Mercury, pull start, home made trailer $1000obo 250838-7632.

16’ Lund Fiberglass boat, 90hp Merc, w/trailer, plus extras.

(250)306-1065, (250)549-6836 2007 Bayliner F185 v6, tower, 2 wake boards, skiis, tube $19,000.obo 1-(250)549-3583

Adult Escorts BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 Bikini Babe Brooke, 22, Island Barbie Tia, 23, slim busty Julia 26, 250-938-7154 Busty Eurasian Beauty 25, offering Swedish Relaxation massage. 250-307-8174.

Krista, Begging for attention, take a chance on me. Body massages. 1-250-870-8710.

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. pre-owned..VEHICLES GREAT FINANCE RATES! 2011 SUZUKI SX4 5DR JA 2008 FORD ESCAPE LTD Auto., A/C, PW, PL, PM, CD, XM, ABS, 6 air bags, 21,550 kms

A/C, PW, PL, PM, roof, CC, CD, VSA, 17,100 kms

Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, roof, 79,200 kms

$

$

192

*†

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22,900 234 STK #B0911

$

$

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2008 HONDA CRV EX

144

$

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STK #C0811

*†

STK #B2801

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27,900

192

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$

4 cyl., auto., A/C, PW, PL, PM, CC, CD, keyless, 59,700 kms

22,900 138 STK #B0951

$

$

$

148

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$

AWD, air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, roof, alloys, local, 8,100 kms

15,500 260 STK #B2451

$

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STK #B3041

$

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Roof, load, running boards, 72,900 kms

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216

31,900

2008 HONDA RIDGELINE EXL

2011 HONDA CRZ

$

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CE Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, keyless, local, 66,750 kms

225

STK #C1101

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$

13,900

$

133

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$

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3.5L CVT, PW, PL, PM, CC, CD, fogs, A/C, VSA, alloy, 74,700 kms

STK #B2732

$

163

$

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12,900

2005 NISSAN MURANO SL

1 owner, A/C, auto., CD, liner, 62,800 kms

14,500

2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR

20,900 STK #B2561

STK #C1031

Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, hist., 84,460 kms

*∇

$

Diesel, leather, roof, loaded, 104,000 kms

2007 FORD RANGER FX4 *∇

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2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

$

214

STK #2751

*◊

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2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI

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$

$

2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG SEDAN

Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, roof, 75,200 kms

*†

13,995

Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, roof, leather, alloys, 66,250 kms

15,900

STK #B3071

$

272

$

*∞

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16,900

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STK #C0681

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