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Agencies lose web funding RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The information highway may become a dead-end for some North Okanagan residents. Many groups aren’t sure if they will be able to continue public access to the Internet after the federal government eliminated funding to the Community Access Program. “It will be quite a loss,” said Gay Jewitt, with the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre in Lumby. There are about 15 locations in the North Okanagan that receive CAP funding. “There are a lot of people who can’t afford a phone with Internet capability or a computer,” said Lisa Froom, with Vernon’s Upper Room Mission, adding many of her clients can’t afford food. About 10 people a day use the computer station at the mission. “They are using it for job searches or looking for housing,” said Froom. “They may use the computer to connect with their family for the first time in years. Our goal is to move people forward.” The mission has received $3,600 a year from CAP. The Junction Literacy and Youth Centre assists disadvantaged teens and it has received $3,960 a year from CAP for four computers. “If we don’t find a way to replace the funds, we would have to remove the computers and our youth would no longer have access to computers,” said Debbie Schiller, executive director. “Through Facebook, our staff often support kids who are struggling with a variety of issues because that is there main form of communication. Some kids get help from our staff to develop and print resumes, do job searches and send e-mails to potential employers.” Schiller insists Ottawa’s cuts are short-sighted. “There are youth who don’t have home computers, espe-
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Donna Robicheau, Computer Access Program site supervisor at the Upper Room Mission, is concerned about the loss of Internet funding. cially if they are couch-surfing, living in poverty or not in school” she said. Internet use at the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre is similar to that other sites. “People are accessing government forms and applying for school,” said Jewitt. Computer training has been provided to seniors who want contact family through social media. “It helps reduce the isolation,” said Jewitt. “The need for providing sites hasn’t gone away — connecting people.” Twenty-one Okanagan Regional Library branches have CAP computers, and the funding cut means an $80,000 hit for the agency. But while she isn’t sure where the money may come from
for 2013, executive director Lesley Dieno doesn’t expect public access will cease. “Our mandate is to provide education and information and one of the main ways we do that is through computers.” Colin Mayes, Okanagan-Shuswap MP, defends the government trying to bring spending under control. “In 1995, when the program was started, access to computers wasn’t what it is today.” Mayes says there are options for people to access computers including Service Canada offices. “There are Internet cafes, it’s not that expensive (to get Internet capability). You have to set priorities with the limited dollars you have.”
Foord fondly remembered for his local legacy RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon has lost a legend. Tom Foord, founder of Kal Tire and a passionate philanthropist, died Thursday, one month short of his 90th birthday. “He has strong family values and came from a small town,” said Archie Stroh, a former Kal Tire senior vice-president, of Foord’s giving nature. A native of Instow, Sask., Foord came to Vernon in 1945,
the hometown of his wife Norah. They met while they were both in the military in Newfoundland during the Second World War. In 1953, he founded Kal Tire and through hard work and perseverance, the company expanded. It is now Canada’s largest independent tire dealership, with 4,600 employees in 20 countries. “He was a huge long-term thinker,” said Stroh. Tom Foord “He believed in customer service and he was a team builder.”
Foord always insisted there was a specific reason for Kal Tire’s success. “It’s as simple as the people here. I have done a good job of selecting people to work with me and that’s got us where we are today,” he said in 2005. Foord’s roles shifted from Kal Tire president to chairman in 2005, with son-in-law Ken Finch taking on the presidency. In 2009, Finch became chairman and Foord’s son Robert was promoted to president. While he was always focused on the business, Foord’s influence in the community flourished.
“Vernon has always had a special place in my heart. The least I can do is pay it back for some of the things the community did for me,” he said in a 2007 interview. He played a critical role in developing the People Place, which provides nonprofit agencies with affordable space. He also rallied behind the North Okanagan Neurological Association’s plans for a new child development centre. “He guided us and opened doors to a lot of people for us,” said Janice Foster, NONA president.
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News Kylee keeps pageants in the family A JENNIFER SMITH
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rmstrong’s own Kylee Apers (Poirier) is already a cover girl in her pursuit of the Miss Universe Canada crown. The 24-year-old took the entire cover, plus a three-page photo spread, of Okanagan Woman’s spring issue. Making the magazine, which went out to approximately 20,000 local businesses, has been the icing on the cake for Apers as she prepares to compete in the Miss Universe Canada Pageant in May. “It’s still very surreal,� said Apers, an Enderby grad who is now a dental hygienist in Armstrong. “The support I’ve received from Vernon and Armstrong has been surreal too.� Apers, a 5-foot-seven-inch tall blond beauty, is one of approximately 60 women competing for the Miss Universe Canada crown. The winner will go on to represent Canada in the global Miss Universe pageant later in the year. “I’m the only one from the B.C. Interior,� said Apers, who is proud to represent such a vast region. Another contestant making headlines in the pageant is Vancouver’s Jenna Talackova. The Miss Universe organization originally denied Talackova entry into the pageant because she was not naturally born a woman. Donald Trump, who owns the organization, has since reversed that decision and will allow the transgendered Talackova to compete. Apers is pleased to see the original decision overturned. “I had the opportunity to meet Jenna at our pageant training sessions in Vancouver,� said Apers. “She is a beautiful, confident, and kind woman and I am so happy she is once again competing in the Miss Universe Canada pageant.� The two B.C. residents are among several who will be in Toronto May 11 to 20 for the pageant.
But there is an opportunity for the Okanagan to help its local girl make the top 20 now. Online voting is currently underway and runs until May 17 at http://www.beautiesofcanada.com/muc/vote/. The contestant with the most online votes (you can vote several times a day) will automatically make it into the top 20. Apers is also seeking sponsorship to help get her to the Toronto pageant and has been busy visiting local businesses in search of support. As a Miss Universe Canada contestant, she is also building awareness around and support for its charity – the SOS Children’s Villages (Canada). SOS is a major charity for orphaned and abandoned children worldwide which has been in place since 1949. Anyone interested in supporting Apers through sponsorship, even if it is with a small donation, or SOS funds can email her at ky_jean@hotmail.com. Even if she doesn’t win, Apers is simply excited to see what doors the pageant will open for her. “It’s a huge opportunity and you just don’t know what will happen,� she said, adding that the experience alone will be worthwhile. This is Apers’ first pageant. But it does run in her blood. Her mom, Carole Poirier, modelled and was actually Miss Todd Mountain (now Sun Peaks) in the 1980s. She recalls digging through old storage boxes and admiring her mother’s modelling pictures. But that was just part of the inspiration that drove Apers into starting her own portfolio and signing on with Allan International Models in Kelowna. The outgoing young woman has always had a thirst for adventure and determination to succeed. “I think the most interesting thing about
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Armstrong’s own Kylee Apers is pursuing the Miss Universe Canada title against 62 contestants from across the country in Toronto May 17 and 19. me would be all that I have accomplished in life so far,� said Apers. “By just looking at me you might not guess that I was the youngest dental hygiene graduate in my diploma program; or that I
have snowmobiled to the top of a mountain just to snowboard down; or that I’ve changed the head gasket on an pickup truck; or that I chased cows on a horse and pushed them 27 kilometres through the brush.�
‘Always a very loyal person to Vernon’ Continued from A1 “I can’t say enough about what he, his family and Kal Tire have done for the community. There probably isn’t a non-profit that hasn’t benefitted from their generosity.� Other organizations supported by Foord included the North Okanagan Hospice Society, United Way, the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation and the North Okanagan Community Life Society. Foord’s business and community accom-
plishments didn’t go unnoticed. He received the Freedom of the City — Vernon’s highest honour — in 2007 and was named to B.C.’s Business Laureates Hall of Fame in 2006. He also received the Order of B.C. in 2000 and had honourary doctorates from Okanagan College and Royal Roads University. He is also in the halls of fame for the Western Canadian Tire Dealers Association and the Tire Industry Association. “He was never looking for publicity but
in his quiet way he was a contributor to the community,� said Lyall Hanson, a family friend and former mayor. “He was always a very loyal person to Vernon.� Foord was predeceased by his wife Norah Feb. 25 after 68 years of marriage. He is survived by his children Jean, Colin, Nancy, Janet and Robert, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Details on a service were not known at press time.
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damage to the interior and considerable damage to the front picA torched stolen vehicle result- ture windows,” said Vernon Fire ed in smoke damage Department deputy chief Jack to a Vernon business Blair on how the fire affected Friday. Wentworth Music. RCMP and the The vehicle, a light green Vernon Fire Department Volvo, had been reported stowere called to a report len earlier in the day from the of car fire in the 4300 Coldstream area. block of 29th Street, Police had no suspects as near Wentworth Music, of Friday but were checking shortly after 3:30 a.m. Jack Blair surrounding businesses to see “There was considif surveillance tape footage erable damage to the may be helpful in their invesexterior awning, some slight smoke tigation. Morning Star Staff
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Budget calls for small tax hike RICHARD ROLKE
services. “There’s always a concern about financing but Vernon’s new budget is almost written in stone. we have to sign the contract,� said Coun. Bob Council has given three readings to the 2012 Spiers, adding there is little room for the city to financial plan and final approval is oppose the deal. expected in about two weeks. The budSome municipal leaders across B.C. get calls for a 1.7 per cent tax increase. have expressed concern that the contract “Because the economy still hasn’t includes retroactive wage increases for picked up, we’re trying to keep taxes low some police positions. but there is infrastructure that needs to “It wasn’t exactly known but B.C.’s attorbe done,� said Coun. Catherine Lord. ney general has announced some credits No one attended a recent public that will possibly offset costs,� said Spiers. input session on the budget and Lord Concerts Get Cash says she has received little feedback Catherine Lord Music will continue to be heard throughabout the financial plan. out downtown Vernon this summer. “If we had a six per cent tax increase, The city has provided an $8,000 grant we would have heard more but because we’re keep- to the Downtown Vernon Association for the Civic ing things low, people are likely saying, ‘We have to Sounds and Street Sounds free public concerts. live with it.’� However, Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe wonders if Police Contract Approved there is more the city could be doing to help draw With few options before it, the City of Vernon people downtown. has accepted a new police contract. “I’d like to know where we stand compared to The 20-year contract was hammered out other communities,� she said. between the provincial and federal governments City staff will determine what other municipaliand it ensures the RCMP will continue to provide ties in the region spend on public concerts. Morning Star Staff
Game of blackjack ends in arrest ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
One man was taken into custody following an altercation at the Lake City Casino in Vernon Thursday. Police report the man entered the casino at approximately 7:40 p.m. and got into an argument with a patron at a blackjack table.
“The man is alleged to have threatened an individual with a knife,� said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk, who added the suspect was believed to be under the influence of alcohol. A casino employee called police who attended the scene. The man reportedly became quite agitated and aggressive as
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CITY OF ARMSTRONG PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of Section 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City of Armstrong, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC on April 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: City of Armstrong Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1693 This bylaw proposes to amend the text of the Residential Medium Density Single Family (R.1-A) zone to allow the minimum lot size of the property legally described as Lot 2, Section 31, Township 4, Kamloops (formerly Osoyoos) Division Yale District, Plan KAP83877, located at 2880 Burns Avenue, Armstrong BC, to be reduced from 420 m2 to 303 m2. This amendment is requested in order to permit a two lot single family residential subdivision.
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The Vernon Rugby Club is adding a new piece of machinery to help its practices, thanks to the generosity of the Funtastic Sports Society. The ruggers receive $5,000 from Funtastic’s community grant program to purchase a scrum machine, a 1,000pound piece of equipment that will help with scrums in practice, an integral part of rugby. “The $5,000 covers half the cost of the machine and we’re very grateful to Funtastic for the money,” said Garth Cooke of the rugby club, after receiving the cheque from Funtastic during a presentation Thursday at the Wesbild Centre. “We can use the machine to help with practising scrums, and it brings a level of safety to the practice.” The 2012 grants totalling $25,0000 marks $100,000 in grant monies provided by the Funtastic Sports Society. Funtastic received grant requests from 18 organizations asking for more than $125,000
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Brett Kirkpatrick, president of the Funtastic Sports Society, talks about how the society makes a difference in the community before presenting money to nine local groups Thursday. in grant monies. “It’s amazing to see the diverse group out there with passion and drive, making things happen in our community to bring sport and recreation into our community,” said Funtastic treasurer Diana Mahortoff, who sat on the six-member grant selection committee. Nine organizations, including the Vernon Rugby Club, were successful in receiving Funtastic grants. The Buoyant Buddies Dragon Boat Society will receive $4,846.62 to purchase new paddles. The Vernon and District Riding Club will purchase a safe
mounting block for riders with disabilities after obtaining a Funtastic grant for $3,520. Pacific Sport – Vernon receives $2,766.40 for a jump mat and timing lights. The Lavington C o m m u n i t y Association will buy a hockey package for the community’s outdoor rink with its $2,190 grant. Vernon Rowing and Paddling receives a $2,000 grant for boat motors for safety/ coaching boats. The Vernon Curling Club will put its $1,900 grant to use for indoor curling equipment for school events. The Kindale
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From the Performing Arts Centre to Wesbild Centre, Vernon’s own pop star Andrew Allen will soon be able to say he’s played every major venue in town. Allen has been announced as the headlining act during the inaugural Vernon Community Expo, which will take place over three days at Wesbild Centre starting Oct. 19. “The concert will be kicking off the Vernon Community Expo, a huge event to showcase businesses in Vernon and we will have amazing entertainment all day long,” said Fiona Forshaw, manager of Durali Village, who is helping organize the expo. “We are hoping to raise $25,000 for Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s maternal child ward.” Allen, whose music career has been blossoming with tours around North America and a number of radio hits, last played a sold-out concert at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre in January. He has since hit the road in the U.S. opening for fellow artist Dia Frampton, a finalist on the first season of music reality show The Voice, and has been working on his new album, to be released sometime in the near future. Entertainment at the Vernon Community Expo will also include children’s entertainers Bobs and Lolo, Leif David, the magician, and
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pparently Hillary Clinton and John Baird have a friendly bet on the first round of the NHL playoffs. Now that might not be news to some, OK most, but it points to another issue that is a bit newsy in these parts. You see, in case you didn’t know, Baird is Canada’s foreign affairs minister, and he has a bet with Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State and her husband used to be a somebody too, that his hometown Ottawa Senators will beat the former Empire State senator’s New York Rangers in the first round. The stakes aren’t that high, they have to wear the opposing team’s colours, but it points to another issue for us West Coasters. And judging by Thursday night’s game and the fact that it’s the top seed versus the eighth seed, I don’t like Baird’s chances but you Glenn Mitchell never know. You see there is another team from Canada in the Stanley Cup playoffs as well. Of course we all know Toronto (I think they’re called the Maple Leafs), Montreal (they’ve won a cup or two but not in this millennium), Edmonton (city of champions?), Calgary (now coachless but you’ve got to start somewhere) and Winnipeg (a valiant try in a history full of valiant tries) didn’t make the playoffs in the worst performance for Canadian teams in recent memory. So that leaves the Senators, which apparently our government is backing, and some team called the Canucks. You know the one that came one game from capturing the Stanley Cup for Canada last year, for the first time since 1993. And, yes, I’m well aware they didn’t and close doesn’t count for squat in the end. Believe me I’m painfully aware of that fact. Still, am I just a paranoid Canucks fan or is there a dislike for this team in other parts of Canada that may be the unifying force (outside of B.C. of course) that federal politicians
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have been looking for for decades. Don’t believe me? Let’s see, two thirds of the prognosticators on HNIC on CBC picked the L.A. Kings over the Vancouver Canucks. Now that’s fine, and if Game 1 is any indication and I’m writing this prior to knowing the outcome of Game 2, they might have a point but I’m suggesting if the Leafs were the No. 1 seed they might have thought twice before going against Canada’s team, so to speak. And here’s some more fodder for a Canucks conspiracy theory. Apparently someone with the Kings organization, after beating the Canucks 4-2 in the first game, tweeted on their official account: “To everyone in Canada outside of BC, you’re welcome.” Kind of funny, sure. But more than a little cocky and risky, too, considering it’s only game one. And the Canucks, officially anyway, are taking the high road on this one. But it certainly confirms, at least for many, that the team’s catch-phrase, “We are all Canucks,” doesn’t translate very well past the border with Alberta. Sure there’s always the jealousy thing, both for the success of the team and the lack of it for everyone else’s in this country, but there’s also that thing about Vancouver not really being truly Canadian because a snowstorm is considered cause for a state of emergency, and they still consider themselves a hockey town? Whatever. And there might be a couple guys on the roster that aren’t that popular with fellow NHLers too. But, gee, I can name a couple guys on the Bruins, or any other team for that matter, I’m not that fond of too. Big deal. Anyway in some ways it makes cheering for the Canucks that much sweeter. Something to rally around, us against them, you know all that cliche stuff. Yes, I know they might not win the cup, again. That’s the beauty of sports, it’s unwritten ahead of time and the variables are too many to count. It’ll be fun no matter what. And if the Canucks somehow move on and the Senators don’t, maybe someone in Ottawa will take notice. Then again, probably not.
Tom Foord was a businessman like no other. He took a tiny shop in Vernon in 1953 and turned Kal Tire into Canada’s largest independent tire retailer. With 4,000 employees, the company has a presence across Canada, as well as in Africa, Britain, South America and Australia. Such a transformation in itself is impressive, but what made Foord stand out was his commitment to the community. The Saskatchewan native moved to Vernon in 1943 and it quickly became a source of pride. “Vernon has always had a special place in my heart,” he said in a 2007 interview. And that passion was demonstrated in many ways, including keeping Kal Tire’s head office here although it may have made more business sense to relocate as the company’s activities grew. Foord also made sure he gave back to the community that had supported his endeavours. He was a driving force behind development of the People Place and the North Okanagan Neurological Association’s child development centre. He was also a strong advocate for the United Way, Hospice House, Vernon Jubilee Hospital, the North Okanagan Community Life Society and many other charities. It should be pointed out that Ford’s philanthropy was a partnership. His wife Norah was also active in the community and was always there for those in need. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Foord family and everyone at Kal Tire as they mourn the passing of Tom, who died Thursday, and Norah, who died Feb. 25. But while they are gone, their passion for the community and the people who call it home is a legacy that will live on forever.
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ill 22 is an unjust law that hurts teachers and students. As an employee of School District 22 for going on 28 years, I have seen my share of unjust laws and policies and have been affected by them in my career as an on-call teacher. Let me state from the outset that I believe in the process of negotiation. I value the Vernon Teachers Association and the BCTF and their desire for a contract that protects all teachers, whether on call, full or part time, whatever their specialty or qualifications. When I began teaching on call, there was no central dispatch and no system of job posting. This meant that anyone – administrators, teachers, or secretaries – might be calling the "sub" for the day. When a job came up, whether or not a person heard about it depended on who they knew in the school or on the "grapevine." Over the years, the process of negotiating contracts resulted in central dispatch and three-day job postings (visible in schools and available on the district website). The effect that Bill 22 can have on contract teacher seniority has already been felt by on-call teachers who did not have seniority provisions in terms of call-out and hiring. For the past decade, on-call teachers have been
dispatched from the least paid to the highest paid. The effect of this costsaving measure on my livelihood was a change from teaching around 90 days in my best year to one day (or less) in my worst year. Without seniority protection in the contract, the employer has all the rights and no obligation to recognize years of loyal work. Other unions – nurses, millworkers, government employees – have seniority from Day 1, which applies to their dispatch, pensions, wages, and hiring. Friends in other unions cannot believe that after 27 years I am no closer to a permanent classroom position nor that I may work one or two days a month. Despite years of acquaintanceship with teachers, principals, school board members, and district person-
QUESTIONS RAISED Not that I am a big fan of the bullying tactics of federal or provincial governments, but is it just me or are the teachers, pilots and airline workers, civil servants and public employees not earning far more than private sector slaves such as you and I to begin with? And are their pensions not far ahead of us same folk who toil endlessly without snivelling about how badly we are being treated by our employers? Teachers start at a wage which is already higher than the average Canadian single income earner, who does not enjoy three months of annual holidays. What’s the reason these elite income groups can’t suck it up like the rest of us and get on with it? And from where does this need arise to create as much havoc and inconvenience to those folk to whom their alleged mission is to serve and assist
nel, I am probably farther from a job than the newest member of the teaching profession. I know that after 27 years of teaching that I am a better teacher than I was on that first snowy December day in 1984, teaching Socials and Art in a drafty VSS classroom. Like my colleagues who have contracts, I stood on the demonstration line in front of a school. I saw many passersby honking their horns or giving us a thumbs-up in support of our action. Sadly, a few drivers glared with a thumbs-down or turned their heads away as if too ashamed or afraid to give the time of day to those entrusted with shaping their grandchildren's future. I respect the teachers who taught in the one-room schools with little remuneration back in the "good
and whose support they are so desperately seeking? I heard one of the BCTF drones on TV the other day whining about the extra work for which teachers were not getting paid, presumably what they call voluntary participation in extra-curricular activities. Excuse me, voluntary? When I started my career in teaching, one was expected to assist in the supervision of early morning yard duty, recess, lunch, and dismissal duties, and coach a sports activity and mentor a club such as the camera, glee, craft, science….you know, the discipline for which one was best suited. No argument, no extra perquisites or pay. It was just something one did with pride - and it was also done wearing a shirt, tie and suit jacket. Jeans and T-shirts hadn’t even been invented yet. One was expected to go to summer school to upgrade for six weeks on his/her own dime, too.
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old days." They had the support of parents, used corporal punishment on behaviour problems, and few of their students went on past Grade 8. As soon as those teachers were able, they took further education, earning university degrees at summer school or by correspondence at their own expense to keep ahead of the changes in society. If we live in the same non-technological world, perhaps that one-room schoolteacher might be today's norm. But parents, employers, and the governments want us to produce the citizens of tomorrow, not the farmers and factory workers of the past. I realize that someone at the board office may have the task of cutting out this letter and putting it in my personnel file and that my slim chances of getting work may be further diminished. I worked for five employers this past year and am supported by a unionized millworker, so my family will not starve or become homeless. I feel that the public has a right to know that the government does not have any concept of fairness to educators, regardless of the repercussions this may have on me personally. Thank you for allowing to exercise my freedom of speech. Karen Bouchard
And for all this, a first-year teacher earned the princely sum of $3,300. Okay, that was a couple of years ago I admit, but it was in what was then considered the most progressive school board in North America, Etobicoke. I didn’t stay in the education system very long because I had difficulty accepting the “closed shop” militant union mentality which over the years threatens to interfere with, or worse, disrupt and contaminate, the learning environment and opportunities for our children, the nation’s most valuable natural resource. And when I hear them spouting propaganda such as ‘job action being performed for the sake of the students’, I want to gag. I wonder if there could be a connection here as to why some of our kids grow up thinking the world owes them everything? Ed Murdoch
MATH QUESTION You do the math because something doesn't add up here. In a recent issue, MP Colin Mayes wrote about Canada's immigration system. Under the headline, 'No patience for abuse of system," he asserted, 'We will take the appropriate action to fix it.' Mr. Mayes, isn't it correct that your party has already been in power continuously for more than six years since the January 2006 election? How much longer do you suggest we hold our collective breath waiting for your political party 'to fix it?' Jerry Reitman
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Jackie Pearase of the reason for the funding. “The number of schools partaking in programs there grows every year.” The centre’s annual operating costs are $16,000 and it receives $8,000 from the federal government. “We have had the opportunity and ability to provide three school districts and the general public — a total of more than 8,000 people in 2010 — with direct experiences not soon forgotten, inspiring the stewardship ethic we all endeavour to achieve,” said spokesperson Neil Brookes. Curling accessibility a concern People with mobility issues want to remain curling, and Enderby area politicians want to provide assistance. The Enderby/ Area F Joint Services Commission is looking at ways to expand accessibility at the curling club. “It’s on our radar,” said director Brad Case, adding the first priority may conditions downstairs and for players going on and off the ice. Long-term, access to the upstairs lounge may be considered. That may include an elevator but Case admits such a project will be expensive. “That will be at the availability of senior government grants,” he said.
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A Legacy of Love During a routine medical exam on her 50th birthday, Marnie Hodge was diagnosed with breast cancer. Four years later, inspired by a trip with Vernon healthcare organization Marnie during chemo circa 2001 Nicaragua Fuente de Vida Society, Marnie took a refresher course and returned to her earlier nursing career. When 12-hour hospital shifts proved prohibitive, she moved to eighthour shifts at Hospice House, where she remained for ten years. “Marnie found her true calling when she started working at the Hospice House,” says her husband of 19 years, North Okanagan Hospice Society accountant, Nick Hodge. A true Renaissance woman, Marnie had studied anthropology, adult education, desktop publishing and the United Church Ministry, as well as nursing and palliative care. But as an RN she was unparalleled. “Her empathy and ability to speak for those who could not speak for themselves, animals included, set her apart from others,” says Ruth Edwards, Executive Director of North Okanagan Hospice Society. Care Team Leader, Elsie Swartz, agrees, “She was a special person. She cared for everyone and everything, even the smallest insects.” “Marnie combined clinical expertise and knowledge with a heart of compassion. She was able to look at our residents and put herself in their shoes because she was fighting a life threatening disease herself,” says fellow RN, Jocelyn Adamson, who met Marnie during a nursing refresher course. “During the course, Marnie discovered that cancer had spread to her liver. I assumed she would stop the refresher, go
home and prepare to die. Instead she continued the course, had chemotherapy, lost her hair and inspired us all. She began caring for patients at Hospice, who like her, had cancer. The fact that she was working, while bald, gave others hope. And she lived 10 more years. Marnie was someone who truly lived until she died. Talk about perseverance.” When hospice nursing became too physically demanding, she switched to administration. “Her life experience gave her a broad perspective on issues. Her thoughtful, inclusive approach to her role as Organization Development Leader ensured that all aspects of a concern were addressed prior to making a decision,” says Edwards. “In this busy healthcare climate it is easy for nurses to become task oriented and just get the job done,” says Adamson. “Marnie did the tasks, but never lost sight of the priorities. She saw our residents as family members. It was common to see Marnie sitting at the bedside with the patient’s hand in hers, chatting, comforting, listening.” “It was never about her,” says Adamson. “With all she was experiencing: physical pain and uncertain life expectancy, she always had the time for others. She was a giver, not a taker.” From the moment of her diagnosis, Marnie was the leader and expert for her own recovery plan, embracing the support of her family and doctors in the Okanagan and Vancouver. She kept fit as a Dragon Boat paddler with Vernon’s Buoyant Buddies, worked with a personal trainer and attended classes and retreats in Qigong, a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness. “She was open to trying all sorts of remedies, willing to do anything, travel to Vancouver, join new drug trials if necessary,” says Nick. “She got tremendous support. I’m amazed at the unbelievable knowledge of the doctors. She got overlapping, seamless care.”
Nonetheless, Marnie knew she had to plan for a time when she could no longer make her own decisions. So in characteristic fashion, Marnie put her family first by completing the My Voice: Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment planning document well ahead of time. “She walked us through the entire document. She had thought it through totally but still wanted to know what we thought of her responses,” says her daughter Libby. “She was still in good health at the time. It really helped to have things decided way ahead,” says Nick. “The concept of planning one’s death is difficult for most people to deal with, so the structure this document brings is very helpful,” says her son Eric. Fifteen years after her first diagnosis, Marnie’s last three days were spent in her beloved Hospice where she had cared for so many others. “She was calm and relaxed, received high quality pain management, and was never uncomfortable,” says Nick. “Hospice staff do anything and everything to make you feel at home,” says Libby. “They moved mom to a room with a view of the rose garden, provided her favourite music and food. There was always someone there to help so we had no worries. The staff took care of everything so we had the time with her.” “The Hospice felt like a safe area where we could do no wrong,” says Eric. “I can’t imagine a better group of people to be working there. The level of gratitude I feel towards them all is beyond what I can fully express in words.” “Much of the work that Marnie did at Hospice was future focused,” says Edwards. “We continue to use Marnie’s research and reasoning in decisions that will affect the future end-of-life care in the North Okanagan.”
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Community Client Volunteers Ask any of the volunteers at the North Okanagan Hospice Society why they volunteer their time to this cause, and you’ll likely hear the same answer — “it’s my way of giving back to the community.” Often there’s a story, memory or experience that led them to choose Hospice. While the reasons may vary, every volunteer, in their own way, has the compassion and desire to help those who’ve begun their end-of-life journey. For some, it’s simply about providing care and compassion to others in need. “It’s nice to be able to help people, give them some comfort and let them leave with peace of mind,” says Pat, a Community Client volunteer. Pat began volunteering as a Client Volunteer nearly three years ago, spending her time helping clients within Hospice. But now she also spends a few hours each week with a client in the community who’s living with a palliative diagnosis. “I’ve always been drawn to seniors, and I wanted to give back,” says Pat. “I’ve had a very good life and it’s something I need to do — it’s very rewarding.” Pat has a background in relaxation massage so can offer this service to her clients. Or, she can read to them, take them out for a drive, help them prepare memoirs, play a game of
cards or simply just sit with them. Client volunteers like Pat, whether they’re helping clients in the community or within Hospice, are trained to be active listeners, providing emotional support and non-judgemental companionship. This is all part of their 32-hour training program they complete before volunteering directly with Hospice clients. “Sometimes clients aren’t comfortable talking to their families but they will talk to us,” says Pat. Or, they may be alone and not have anyone else. And sometimes it’s the family members that need a shoulder to lean on. “For one gentleman I visited, my main role was to relieve his caregiver,” says Pat. “If a family member needs to go out for groceries, coffee, or just have a nap, we can help with that.” While many would view it as a difficult role, Gwen, also a Community Client volunteer, sees it differently. She currently spends between four and five hours a week visiting a client in the community and believes it is truly one of the best gifts she can give. “People need someone to be there during their transition,” says Gwen, “everyone needs the comfort of being with another human being.”
even the clients themselves,” says Cherie, Community Volunteer convener for Hospice. The only criteria are that the client has a palliative diagnosis and is living in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby or Lumby. The referral can be made by simply contacting Leigh Van Dyke, the Client Support Service Manager at Hospice. An assessment is then done to determine the client’s and caregiver’s needs, and a Community Client volunteer will then be placed. Cherie, like many Hospice volunteers, has had experience as a caregiver, and knows how important this service can be. “As a caregiver you don’t always realize how quickly it sneaks up on you,” says Cherie, “until all of a sudden you realize you’re exhausted.” Clients who access this service are not required at any time to enter Hospice House, however, if they choose to, the Community Volunteers provide a familiar and friendly face. “Sometimes there can be some resistance,” says Cherie, “but once they see the safety factor and the attention they receive in our care, they realize it’s a pretty amazing place.”
The process to access a Community Client volunteer is simple. “Anyone can make a referral — Community Care, a family member or friend,
Advance Care Planning Document “Advance care planning is about making your wishes known to people close to you in preparation for a time when you cannot speak for yourself,” says Sharon Whitby, RN, Community Practice Lead, Community Integration, Interior Health. The document is intended for all capable adults, not just seniors. By completing the new provincial standardized form, My Voice: Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment, a capable adult can appoint someone to make decisions on their behalf or record future
instructions in the event they become incapable of deciding for themselves as a result of mental illness, developmental disability, brain injury or diseases of aging. My Voice, based on a template developed by Interior Health, is now available in hard copy in libraries and can be downloaded from the Ministry of Health website: www.health.gov.bc.ca/hcc/advance-care-planning.html The MOH has also developed a 14-minute DVD and pamphlets to introduce public and staff
to steps in filling out the forms. The DVD has subtitles in Cantonese and Punjabi, the pamphlets are available in various languages and in an aboriginal version, reflecting the cultural perspective of First Nations. Nidus, a non-profit charitable organization, provides information about personal planning to BC residents as well as operating a centralized Registry for personal planning documents: niduspersonalplanning.tumbir.cim
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Funding North Okanagan Hospice Society relies on our partners: Interior Health Authority, the Provincee of British Columbia and the residents of the North Okanagan to provide end-of-life care services. es. Working together with our partners, we strive to achieve excellence in the delivery of quality end-of-life care.
Hospice House Program: $1,628,620 z Interior Health Authority: $1,181,217 z Memorial Donations: $140,751 z Resident Fees: $117,660 z Donations: $67,377 z Fundraising: $54,137
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Sunday, May 6th at Polson Park Registration – 9:15 am, Start – 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast $5 – 8:00–9:40 am
Join us for a fun-filled morning of exercise and entertainment! Refreshments available from the Armstrong Lions Club. It’s a great opportunity to support quality end-of-life care in the North Okanagan. Pledge forms are available at: Hospice House, Nolan’s Pharmasave, Protocol Technologies, VantageOne Credit Union or online at www.nohs.ca.
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“Garden of Memories� On-line memorial garden: If unable to sponsor a hiker or attend the event, please visit our on line memorial garden. Grow a legacy and purchase a sunflower in memory of a loved one. Visit www.nohs.ca and click on the sunflower button.
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Donations made in honour of birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or other special occasions have been increasing in popularity each year. A tax receipt is issued to the donor and a letter is sent to the honoree to notify them of the donation. Making an “in honour� gift to Hospice is a special and lasting way to recognize someone who has touched our lives. Your gift enables Hospice to achieve excellence in the delivery of programs and services and helps make a very difficult life passage both manageable and meaningful for people facing death.
–James Russell Lowell North Okanagan Hospice Society is grateful for all gifts of time, talent and resources. When you give to Hospice, you create a legacy for those in our community who require support at end-oflife. We thank you for your ongoing commitment to providing quality end-of-life care for all in the North Okanagan. If you would like to know more about volunteer opportunities or end-of-life services in the North Okanagan, please visit our website at www.nohs.ca or call 250-503-1800.
Ongoing
Home Building Centre Charity Golf Tournament June 1, 2012 Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club near O’Keefe Ranch The 6th annual Home Building Centre Charity Golf Tournament has a team of workers bringing together all of the elements for a fun afternoon and evening. An excellent meal, Silent Auction, Live Auction, “Golf Aids� and much more! The event has successfully raised in excess of $119,500 in support of programs and services at Hospice. To register your team, call Daphne Coleman at Home Building Centre, 250-545-5384.
Butcher Boys Chris Huculak Memorial Fundraiser
Interesting Statistics 2011-2012 Admissions to Hospice House: 206 Average Length of Stay: 21 days
June 23, 2012 Butcher Boys Grocery Store, Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon This is the 5th year that Butcher Boys will conduct their BBQ fundraiser in memory of a staff member, Chris Huculak. Butcher Boys staff put a great deal of effort into organizing this event, which includes a BBQ, face painting and silent auction. To date, the event has raised in excess of $29,900.
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3rd Annual Cherries Jubilee
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Mike and Beverly Davies of M&B Farms have once again allocated 150 5 lb boxes of organic cherries from their Lake Country orchard to be used as a Hospice fundraiser. Thanks to their generosity, over $5,500 has been raised over the past two years. We will be accepting pre-sales of cherries on a first-come, first-served basis. Donors will be notified when the cherries are ready for pick up (July/August). Each box is valued at $25. Place your order by phoning Valerie at 250-503-1800 Ext 113.
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Dancing With Vernon Stars September 28, 2012 Vernon Recreation Centre Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio is hosting the 5th annual Dancing With Vernon Stars competition and dance exhibition. The event has successfully raised over $58,000 in support of Hospice services. To purchase tickets or votes call Lorna at Cheek to Cheek, 250-545-6539 or call Valerie at Hospice, 250-503-1800 Ext 113. Closer to the event date votes will also be available for purchase on our website www.nohs.ca.
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Balloons are released in memory of former coach Jessica Eaman by members and family at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre year-end barbecue. Eaman died in March after a motor-vehicle accident in Oyama.
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They put their personal lives on hold for a chance at glory inside the ring. Partying and hanging out with friends and family are exchanged for hard hours in the gym for three local boxers as they prepare for the B.C. Golden Gloves Championships next weekend at the Vernon Rec Centre auditorium. “I just got a different job so I could be home and train,” said Salmon Arm’s Derrick Larson, who travels to Vernon at least three times a week to train with Tony Stamboulieh’s CounterPunch Boxing Club. Larson, a 20-year-old welterweight, was Derrick Larson working up north installing traffic signals, but found work at a mill near Sorrento so he could keep up with his training. He will join a pair of CounterPunch light heavyweights – Vernon’s Tyson Veitch, 20, and Kyle Ayotte, 26 – at the upcoming card. Connor Holliday, 12, will battle in the junior division. A student of the sweet science since age 16, Larson captured Golden Gloves Tyson Veitch and B.C. Winter Games titles in 2009. He believes his continual development, both mentally and physically, will give him a shot at a repeat. “My fitness is definitely better, and when I started I was only 126 pounds so my punching power has definitely developed about 400 per cent,” chuckled Larson. “The more sparring you do, the more Kyle Ayotte you see the punches coming at you. You learn more and more the little tricks on how you take their punches down and counter. You’re always learning something.” Larson is pumped to be battling in front of a home crowd. “It’s gonna be great. Lots of family and friends can come and watch. You don’t Connor Holliday have to travel five hours and be tired for your fight,” he said. A veteran of numerous mixed martial arts bouts, the 20-year-old Veitch is no stranger to ring competition. However, he has put MMA on the back burner to focus solely on boxing. Veitch is still in peak condition from his bout last month at the Night of Amateur Boxing card at the rec centre. His position as a track maintenance worker for the local railroad also
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Vernon's Tyson Veitch (facing) spars with Derrick Larson during a training session at CounterPunch Boxing Club. keeps him fighting fit. “It keeps me in shape, swinging the hammer all day. It’s a tough life working and training. I’ve got no free time at all.” With all his experience, Veitch knows he will have to temper his emotions when he enters the ring in his hometown. “I’m a pretty calm person,” he said. “I compose myself, so I think I’ll do well. I love fighting in my hometown. Getting to eat in my own kitchen, I can’t wait.” A self-professed gym rat, Ayotte, 26, thrives on the fighter’s lifestyle. He began entering competitions only two years ago. “It’s almost better than the fighting,” smiled Ayotte, who works in construction. “Anybody can get into the ring and fight, but who can go to the gym every day for hours and sacrifice everything? That’s what I love about it. “It’s a good way to push yourself. It’s good way to test
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I can open battle with health, I actually thick and thin, through differable life skills. some doors for him, but he tried to get out of the game ent opportunities, after some He’s been a grocery clerk at knows he has to do his talking just to see what being a real health issues, moving the famperson was like, but the game ily around. She’s an incredible Safeway and sold time shares on the ice.” in Mexico, but hockey has Mick said the SilverBack just kept pulling me back in lady. “And having my daughalways been the one constant owners can now focus solely and like anybody, you start in his life. on the franchise since their to figure out what you know ter (Tiffany, 17) come to the and the people you’re involved press conference with me last Unfortunately, Mick was son has aged out. forced to leave the game he “No matter what you do, with say you’re good at it. 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The Vernon Hockey League playoff championship series is going to a third and final game tonight (6:15) at the Wesbild Centre. The fifth-place Godard Excavating Predators evened the best-of-three final with a 3-1 win over the first-place R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans Thursday night at Priest Valley Arena. Trevor Abel gave the 18-10-0-2 Predators a 1-0 lead on a powerplay goal with 1:51 left in the opening period, assists going to Luc Blinkhorn and Jordan Nixon. Murray Ford was in the box for slashing. The Orphans (20-7-0-3) evened things up at 19:06 of the second period with Leath Gare getting his fourth of the series, from Bryce Kakoske. Former Creston Valley Thunder Cats’ d-man Kenny Johnstone made it 2-1 Preds on a powerplay with 11:39 left in the final period. Grand Forks Border Bruins’ grad Danny Stein drew the assist. The Preds got the man advantage when the Orphans were called for too many men on the ice. Luc Blinkhorn added insurance with 3:05 to play, from Abel. The Predators outshot the Orphans 30-25 with Danny Robert taking the win
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Danny Stein (left) of the Predators tries to swipe the puck from Bryce Kakoske of the Orphans in Game 2 of the Vernon Hockey League finals Thursday night at Priest Valley Arena. and Jason Silzer earning the loss. Finals in the 36-team Checkers Rec Hockey Tournament go this afternoon, starting with the men’s 40 Division 2 titlegame at 2 p.m. (Civic Arena). In other 2 p.m. finals, the men’s 35
game goes at the Wesbild and the women’s Division 1 tilt is at Priest Valley. At 3:30, the women’s Division 2 final goes at PV, the men’s 40 Division 1 game is at Civic and the men’s 40 Division 3 contest is at Wesbild.
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The Westside Warriors have locked up a premier starting goaltending for next B.C. Hockey League season. Tyler Briggs, 20, has joined the Warriors as part of the blockbuster deal that sent veteran defencemen Izaak Berglund (Merrimack) and Michael King (Colorado College) to the Lloydminster Bobcats of the AJHL in January. Briggs had a sizzling 2011-12 season, pacing the Bobcats with a 20-2-5 record that included a .914 save percentage, a 1.98 GAA, and four shutouts. The Sherwood Park, Alta. native also led Canada West to a gold medal at the 2011 World Junior A Challenge. “Adding a goalie like Tyler will bring stability to a position that we struggled with last year until the arrival of Dwayne Rodrigue,” said Warriors’ head coach/GM Rylan Ferster, a former Vernon Laker. “I have personally watched Tyler since Midget. Not only has he been a top goalie at every level, but he also has a gold medal to his name that he won last year at WJAC.” Briggs will arrive in West Kelowna in time for summer camp in late August.
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Chanter and Steel earn Cents’ awards In Merritt, the Centennials capped off a superb season with their annual awards banquet before a packed crowd at the Merritt Legion Hall. Dylan Chanter of Armstrong was named the Cents’ Rookie of the Year, while Vernon’s Tyler Steel shared the Unsung Hero award with fellow goalie Lino Chimienti
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The Armstrong Shamrocks started Friday night on a sombre note, but ended it in full celebration mode. After holding a moment of silence and dedicating their 2012 Thompson Okanagan Senior C Men’s Lacrosse League season to former player Cullen Rowan, who died last year in a workplace accident, the ‘Rocks went on to roll the Kelowna Raiders 12-7 at Nor-Val Sports Centre. The Shamrock attack was boosted by a fivepack of Junior call-ups, led by a first-period hat trick courtesy of talented sniper Brett Hawrys. Thomas Belenger and Sheldon Nelson also clicked for Armstrong in the first period, while Scott Renner, Jake Illichman and Joe Brown responded for Kelowna. The Shamrocks’ Steve Clark caught fire in the second period, burying five goals, while call-up Owen Barker chipped in with a pair. The Raiders had second-period offence from Victor Wiens, Ryan Phillips, Illichman and Renner. The period also featured a heavyweight scrap between Shamrock enforcer Devin Roger and the Raiders’ Darren Lornson. Chad Pounder, Clark and Nelson, with his
second of the night, handled Armstrong’s thirdperiod assault. Taylor Trotter supplied the lone goal for Kelowna. Said Pounder: “We relied on a lot of Juniors tonight, but they fit in well and they were a big part of the win tonight.” Glenn (Stumpy) Mitchell liked what he saw in his coaching debut. “We played a great game, however I saw a lot of room for improvement,” said Mitchell, who praised the effort of newcomers Sam and Luke Burton. “For their first game of lacrosse ever I thought they did a fantastic job.” The Shamrocks host the Vernon Tigers Friday night (7:30) at Nor-Val. Meanwhile, the Tigers bowed 11-5 to the host Kamloops Rattlers in their season opener Friday night. Brennan Plante, scoring twice in the first period, and Kas Boudreaux, with a deuce in the third, paced the Tiger offence in front of Ivor Sandaker. Junior call-up Theo Wagner had the other Vernon snipe. AJ Lockwood and Russ McIntosh each collected hat tricks for the Rattlers.
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Kal Tire brushed back the Silver Stars 2-0 in an Okanagan Oldtimers 55+ Soccer League derby match Thursday night at Marshall Field. Geoff Bradbury made a few sparkling saves and distributed the ball around well to earn the shutout in the season opener for both teams. Midfielder Denis Chabot – Longhorn Man of the Match – neatly deflected a hard cross by striker Mark DeVolder past a stunned Stars’ keeper Ray Tims just before the first-half whistle. Speedy Uwe Wolters of the Stars had a couple of scoring chances, shooting wide from in close after colliding with burly Kal Tire defender Irv Schur in the first half. Midfielder Jim Sparrow added insurance with about 17 minutes left, finding the top, right corner with a corker free kick from 25 yards out which Tims got his fingertips on. Defender Glen Stephanishin, who looked extremely sharp after dropping 50 pounds in the
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Dylan Walchuk’s Spokane Chiefs pulled even with the Tri-City Americans in their Western Hockey League Western Conference semifinal series with a 3-2 win in Game 4 Friday night at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Walchuk, a former Vernon Viper, was a plus-2 in the win, which was secured by Dominik Uher’s overtime winner. Collin Valcourt and Mitch Holmberg scored in regulation. Adam Hughesman and Derek Ryckman answered for Tri-City. The Americans entertained the Chiefs in Game 5 Saturday night, with Game 6 slated for Monday in Spokane. Meanwhile, Curtis Lazar’s Edmonton Oil Kings will battle the Moose Jaw Warriors for the WHL Eastern Conference title starting with Game 1 Friday in Edmonton. Lazar, a 17-year-old Vernon product, leads all WHL rookies with four goals and six assists in eight playoff games. The Oil Kings swept the Brandon Wheat Kings in their Eastern semi. ■ The Brooks Bandits were one win away from securing the Alberta Junior Hockey League title heading into Game 6 against the host Fort MacMurray Oil Barons Saturday night. Dakota Mason and R.J. Reed each recorded a goal and assist as the Bandits iced the Oil Barons 4-1 in Game 5 Thursday night in Brooks to take a 3-2 series lead.
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CITY OF ARMSTRONG PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of Section 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City of Armstrong, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC on April 23, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: City of Armstrong Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1717 This bylaw proposes to rezone the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 31, Township 4, K (formerly O) DYD, Plan 25269 and located at 2405 Pleasant Valley Road from the Residential Low Density Single Family (R.1) zone to the Residential Secondary Suite (R.1-B) zone. This amendment is requested in order to permit a two lot single family residential subdivision and that would also permit a secondary suite in each single family dwelling.
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LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Lorraine Heichert bowled an 712 triple to go 181 pins over her 177 average. Club 55 Men’s: Rick Carswell – bowled a 892 triple to go 229 over his 221 average. Ladies: Sheila Marsh – bowled an 774 triple to go 171 over her 201 average. Men’s: John Raikes – bowled a 561 triple to go 180 over his 127 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Mel Lutes 301, 100 POA; Sheila Marsh 304-774; Dan Deboer 310305; Bill Dennis 301-311-882; Zane Carswell 313; Drew Soroka 853, 804; Mary French 100 POA; Margaret Hudson 100 POA; Trevor Rachwalski 355, 100 POA; Krista Koenig 358-831, 100 POA; Barry Koenig 305-803; Yvonne Walker 761; Andy Robertson 304; Madeline Watson 308, 100 POA; Barb Lemay 100 POA; Rob Calhoun 313, 100 POA; Carole Seibel 100 POA; Judy Marchand 308, 100 POA; Flo Gallon 300, 100 POA; Mark Schmidt 308; Rick Carswell 303-356-892, 100 POA, 7 strikes in a row. HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 254 Men Drew Soroka 257 CLUB 55 Ladies Irene Walker 214 Men Rick Carswell 224 PEE WEE Girls Aryssa Matsen 112 Boys Zach Flindt 123 BANTAM Girls Mackenzie Killingbeck 111 Boys Adam Fiset 162 JUNIOR Girls Erin Sakamoto 219 Boys Taylor Falconer 166 Matthew Christie SENIOR Girls Krista Koenig 237 Boys Tyce Koenig 245
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is a popular spot, but that doesn’t mean users have to compete for space. B.C. Parks and the Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park would like to remind everyone — hikers, cyclists, dog walkers and horseback riders — to follow B.C. Parks Act rules and demonstrate proper etiquette. “We all love Kal Park, let’s all help look after it,” said Val Buchanan, Friends of Kal Park president. “It’s our park, a park for all users.” The park rules include no overnight camping, no fires and no motorized vehicles. Dogs must be on leash at all times. “There are several reasons for the dogs on leash rule,” said Buchanan. “Most important is for the protection of a multitude of wildlife, including some species at risk, especially in the spring when wildlife is more vulnerable while they are nesting or caring for their young.” Leashes and staying on the trails are also for the protection of the dogs themselves as there can be incidents such as snake bites, cactus and dangerous
confrontations with wildlife. No dogs or horses are allowed on the public beaches. “There are two designated pet beaches for dogs and one is also for horses. See park maps for these locations,” said Kevin Wilson, with B.C. Parks. The pick-up and removal of dog waste makes visits to the park more enjoyable for all users. Because horses can be unpredictable, they have the right of way on trails. Even vehicles should use caution when approaching horses. “Bikers and hikers can spook a horse if they don’t hear you approaching,” said Buchanan. “Hikers often can’t hear bikers approaching either. Bikers approaching other park users, please voice your presence as you slow down.” For more information, go to www.kalamalkapark.ca. Brochures are also available at kiosks at the park entrances. The Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park holds its annual general meeting April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall on Kalamalka Road. Memberships will be on sale for $10 per person and $20 per family.
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in the goose population had leveled off, but Hagmeier would still like to see more results. “Preventing the dramatic population growth that would have occurred is an exceptional accomplishment, and one that the participating communities should be lauded for having the foresight to manage,” she said. “However, I hope continued addling, progressive management and partnerships with additional jurisdictions will decrease the Okanagan goose population.” Egg addling involves shaking eggs or coating
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“Bear had been suffering with an untreated broken leg for a month and the veterinarian we took him to confirmed that he would have incurred significant pain from his injury,” she said. She added Russo admitted that it was the second time that Bear had been hit by a car. “People need to understand that they have an obligation to provide proper care for their animals, including access to veterinary treatment when they are sick or injured. “The vet told us that Bear’s injury would have been easy to correct when it first occurred but because no treatment had been provided and it hadn’t healed properly, amputation of the back leg was necessary.” After further consultation it was determined that the most humane option for Bear was euthanasia because of a poor prognosis for recovery and quality of life issues. “It is very frustrating and sad to see a situation where an animal has to be euthanized to prevent a life of pain when the injury would have been treatable had the owner taken appropriate action,” said Walker.
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Safety issues are being addressed at Enderby’s outdoor swimming pool. Prior to the season beginning in, a second drain will be installed to reduce suction-related drowning hazards. “People were concerned swim lessons wouldn’t happen,” said director Jackie Pearase of current conditions. There have been incidents across Canada where people have been injured by suction movements. “Safety standards are always evolving and we undertake them to ensure people using the pool are well protected,” said Tate Bengston, Enderby’s deputy chief administrative officer. The project will also include switching from gas-fed to liquid-fed chlorination. “Liquid chlorine is more stable and easier to handle. It reduces the chance of a potential leak,” said Bengston. The gutter system will also be restored to improve water recirculation. The final project cost hasn’t been determined but the Enderby Lions Club, which built the pool in 1950, is donating $22,455 towards the work. “It’s been an ongoing commitment for our club for a lot of years and I imagine that it will continue to be
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t is your friend and yet not your friend. Sometimes it arrives uninvited and unexpectedly in a sneaky manner, creeping up insidiously as it starts to take over everything about you. Sometimes it happens in an accidental manner. It drains you of energy, depletes your creativity, lightens your memory and exhausts you beyond any known definition of the word exhaustion. Your view of the world changes radically and sometimes the world’s view of you changes too (at least, it becomes easy to think that it has). The ‘it’ I am referring to is pain. That pervasive, invaCarole Fawcett sive, all-encompassing personal warning that something-is-wrong signal. Chronic pain can be a soul destroyer. If you get up with pain, live with pain all day long, go to bed with pain and sleep with pain and then start the cycle all over again, it is likely you have met depression along the way. Sometimes those who suffer from chronic pain can also lose their support systems, particularly if the cause of the pain is not something
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Armstrong-Spallumcheen residents can have a say on how their library operates. Okanagan Regional Library is asking for the public’s assistance in determining which library open hours would best serve the community’s needs. “An hours of operation survey will be conducted at the Armstrong branch between April 20 and May 25,” said Marla O’Brien, ORL public relations officer. Patrons can visit the branch and request a survey at the front desk or print off a survey at www.orl. bc.ca/branches/armstrong. “You can then indicate which of the open hours options is preferred, and return completed surveys to the Armstrong branch,” said O’Brien.
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In recognition of April as Dental Health month, one local dentist will provide free oral cancer screening exams. “It’s one way of giving back to the community while recognizing the importance of oral health”, said Dr. Shawn Lee. During the month of April, Lee’s office will schedule free exams using VELscope technology to detect abnormalities which could indicate the presence of oral cancer. “The oral cancer exam takes very little time, and involves no pain or inconvenience,” said Lee. “Basically, our scope can literally help us discover potentially dangerous tissue that we might otherwise miss.” Statistics show that the incidence of oral cancer is growing and has three times as many victims as cervical cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 34,000 individuals are newly diagnosed with oral cancer yearly in the U.S. alone. While the death rate is high –– about half of those diagnosed will not survive more that five years –– with early detection survival rates are high and side effects from treatment are at their lowest. “Historically the death rate associated with this cancer is particularly high not because it is hard to discover or diagnose, but due to the cancer being routinely discovered late in its development,” according to the foundation. “In the early stages of oral cancer’s development, it often is painless, and the physical signs may not be obvious. This makes it a very dangerous disease.
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Volunteers recognized at gallery event The Vernon Public Art Gallery is welcoming all not-for-profit organizations in the Vernon area to take part in an inaugural community-wide event during National Volunteer Week. Wednesday’s Volunteer Appreciation Event, starting at 1 pm. and going to 3 p.m., will include music, tea and scones by Gumtree Catering, door prizes and special tokens of appreciation from the City of Vernon, Downtown Vernon Association, and the Okanagan Regional Library. The gallery will serve as a back drop, with inspirational artwork including contemporary printmaking, works from the permanent collection, and student artwork from the Vernon School District. “I would like to give a special thanks to our own volunteers for the countless hours of hard work dedicated to the daily operations of the gallery, our annual fundraiser Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts, and to our board of director responsibilities, as well as the steering committee who works tirelessly to help us attain a new art gallery for the people of Greater Vernon,” said Dauna Kennedy Grant, VPAG executive director. “We look forward to celebrating this occasion with volunteers from other volunteer organizations who
would like to join us in saying ‘thank you volunteers for all you do.’” Those volunteer organizations wishing to participate in the event can register by contacting the VPAG at 250-545-3173.
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The North Okangan Therapeutic Riding Association is looking for volunteer horse leaders and sidewalkers for the spring session, which runs from Monday to June 8. The volunteer time commitment is about twoand-a-half to three hours per week, week days (no weekend classes at this time). Horse experience is an asset, but not necessary. For more information, contact Dani at 250-549-0105 or check out www.notra. info.
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The Minkha Sweater Open House and Sale features garments hand knit by women in Bolivia to help their families. “It’s a wonderful project for the women to be self-sufficient and allow their children to stay in school and the sweaters are beautiful,” said Bev Edwards-Sawatzky,
who got involved in the project 10 years ago in Edmonton. “Part of their culture is to knit but there is little tourism in the country and not much chance to sell their work. Save the Children volunteers market the sweaters on a non-profit basis and all the money is returned to the Minkha women.” Minkha means
women working together in the Quechan languages. The project was started in 1989 for women who had been relocated to the city of Cochabamba after mining stopped in the mountains. “This will be the first sale in B.C. with scarves, hats, vests, sweaters, ponchos and coats available in alpaca wool or
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Community Calendar APRIL 15 OKANAGAN CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St. VERNON OUTDOORS CLUB SUNDAY HIKE April 15, East Vernon Hill. Meet at library parking lot to depart at 9:30 a.m. Call Suzie at 250-546-8185 for details. April 22, Cougar Canyon. Meet at library for 9 a.m. departure. Call George at 250-542-3052 for details. Above-ankle hiking boots, lunch and water required. OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP SHEEP PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Meets every third Sunday at 1 p.m., Armstrong Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Dena Findlay at 546-6223 or Lorna Carter at 546-3318. SCHUBERT CENTRE HOLDING TWO CRIB TOURNAMENTS April 15 and April 22. The cost is $10 per tournament. Games (17) begin at 10 a.m. Please register by 9:30 a.m. The Coffee Shop is open for your snacks and/or lunch. Inquiries, phone 545-6240. 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! TRAILERING CLINIC with Rob Reimer of TNT Truck and Trailer Service Center April 15 from 1 – 3 p.m. Learn about safe trailering practices and procedures for your truck and trailer before you hit the road! Rob will cover all the basics including the necessary details about the components of trailers; wiring, tires, brakes, and hitches as well as recommended maintenance and storage. Rob will provide samples of do’s and don’ts as well as hands-on demonstrations with trucks, trailers and equipment. This clinic is open to anyone who owns a trailer, whether it be a horse trailer, stock trailer, RV, boat, flat deck or otherwise. For more information, contact 250-540-7344, info@ vernonridingclub.com or vernonridingclub.com. Suggested $5 donation.
APRIL 16 ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE CLUB LADIES AUXILIARY Meets April
16 for executive meeting at 6:30 p.m., general meeting 7 p.m. BIKE TO WORK SAFETY & SKILL WORKSHOP April 16 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Vernon City Council. Must pre-register; $10 fee; includes practical riding session. ECKANKAR SOUL TRAVEL Soul Travel is simply a shift in consciousness. Its main benefit is to let us tap into the wisdom and knowledge of the last great frontier—our inner worlds. For more information about Soul Travel contact Eckankar at 250-3076677 or eckankarvernon@ gmail.com THE SOCIETY FOR OPEN LEARNING & DISCUSSION Meets April 16 at 9:30 am at the People Place downstairs. Topic will be “The Chernobyl Radioactive Accident: its Effects, Then and Now.” Rick Slobodian will give a personal account of the accident that happened 26 years ago, on April 26, 1986. New members and visitors welcome. For info, please call Nadine at 250 549-1479. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Ladies Auxiliary general meeting, April 16 at 1 p.m. at the branch. All members are urged to attend and bring a friend. CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Vernon branch, welcomes members and newcomers to our April 16 meeting at Schubert Centre, 11 a.m. for socializing, then brief business meeting, and lunch at noon. Following this we will discuss those resolutions to be presented at the 2012 AGM. We welcome visitors. Please let us know if you would like to come. Call Susan Beck at 250545-7753. THE ENDERBY QUILTERS MEET The first, third, and fifth Monday of each month at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel from 1 to 4 p.m. Come and work on your quilt or other craft project. For more information contact June at 838-5655 or Bonnie at 838-7024.
REBEKAH LODGE meets every third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the meeting room at the Schubert Centre. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003.
APRIL 17 VERNON BETTER BREATHERS April 17 at the People Place, 1 to 3 p.m. Shannon Paul-Jost RN presents Move and Mingle –– brain health as we age. Learn about new programs at the Schubert Centre. For more information, contact Fran at 250-545-0233. THE BOSOM BUDDIES will be meeting Tuesday evening April 17 at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of Vernon Jubilee Hospital which is at the back of the cafeteria. Nola Neilson will be giving a presentation showing us the latest bras and mastectomy products that she carries at her store Bra Heaven - 3216 - 30th Ave - Vernon. Please come and join us. DAVIDSON LAWYERS HOT DOG SALE Help us support the Relay for Life event by attending our hot dog sale April 17 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Davidson Lawyers parking lot at 32nd Street and 32nd Avenue. All proceeds raised will be donated to Relay for Life. Hot dog lunch includes a barbecued hot dog, chips and beverage. VERNON OUTDOORS CLUB SPRING RAMBLES April 17, Rose Valley Reservoir hike. Meet at Curling Club and depart 9 a.m. Call Joan, 1-250-8324671 for details. Aboveankle hiking boots, lunch and water required. Goose Lake hike April 24. Meet at Curling Club and depart at 9 a.m. Call Colin, 558-3356 for details. Above-ankle hiking boots, lunch, water required. BUSINESS AFTER FOUR TRADE FAIR April 17. Join us at the Prestige Inn & Conference Centre, 441132 St., for a special Business After Five with extended hours, 4-7 p.m. Networking,
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Feature Event: The Case Against Polygamy presented by Craig E. Jones: two-hour talk and discussion on polygamy will take place Thursday, April 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., in the Lecture Theatre at the Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College (7000 College Way, Vernon). 2011 was a crucial year of legal arguments in the B.C. Supreme Court relating to Section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Former Vernon resident Craig E. Jones Q.C., senior counsel for constitutional and administrative law for the attorney general of B.C., successfully led the arguments on behalf of the B.C. government in the case against polygamy. Tickets are $5 from the Okanagan Science Centre and the Bean Scene, or $7 at the door. Questions are encouraged!
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appies, wine, trade fair booths and door prizes! Don’t forget your business cards; $5 admission. Hosted by ORA Restaurant & Lounge, Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Vernon Association. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Each week, the VPAG provides a special noon-hour presentation on a variety of historical and contemporary art making practices. This week’s topic, April 17, is an art presentation: High Renaissance Painting (Italy and Germany), Part 2. Approx. 1 hour. Drop-in session. Admission is by donation. VERNON FLYING CLUB Meetings held every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at 6210 Tronson Rd. All welcome, and it’s not necessary to be a pilot or own an aircraft to join, just an interest in general aviation. For more information, call Bev Bonner at 549-7087. TUESDAY’S TOGETHER 55+ ladies group meets twice a month. Third Tuesday of month, the
ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in at 11:30 a.m., 1751 Glencaird St., and carpool to a restaurant for lunch. The fourth Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in for a social from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Olena at 547-8866. NORTH OKANAGAN ORCHID SOCIETY Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Arts Centre. For more information, please call Elsie Gerdes at 250546-1939.
UPCOMING V O L U N T E E R APPRECIATION EVENT April 18, 1 to 3 p.m., the Vernon Public Art Gallery will host a Volunteer Appreciation Event during National Volunteer Week. This event is open to all not-for-profit organizations who wish to give a special thanks to the volunteers who play such an important role in our community. Enjoy an afternoon of music, snacks and refreshments, meet new people, share some great stories and
information. FUSION FAMILY EXPERIENCE: A free family event with music, story, drama and games, at Vernon Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Avenue on Thursday, April 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. COMMUNITY SENIORS’ FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON April 19 at 10:45 a.m., Vernon Full Gospel Tabernacle, 5871 Okanagan Landing Rd. Special Music by Mark Wensley, who will share a vibrant testimony. Don’t miss this inspiring program. Delicious lunch served. We will sing your favourite hymns with the Sing-Along Band led by Rev. Karl Janzen. Info.: Karl or Kathy at 250-5581947.
give a big thank you to our volunteers! For more information and to register please contact Kelly at 250545-3173. CHRONIC PAIN SELFM A N A G E M E N T Family PROGRAM Resource Centre in partnership with University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging is pleased to present this program. Free six-session workshop for adults with ongoing physical/mental health or pain conditions. April 19 - May 24, Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to noon at People Place, lower level, room 001 To register, call toll-free 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail selfmanagement@ eastlink.ca. See www.coag. uvic.ca/cdsmp for further
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Talk-rocker puts his words to good use Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long donate proceeds from Vernon concert to local dry grads KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
It wasn’t too long ago that Shane Koyczan revealed his heart –– the joys, fantasies and failures of growing up in small town Canada. Born and raised in Yellowknife by his grandparents before moving to Penticton when he was a young teen, Koyczan was that shy kid, picked on for his lack of a voice. He eventually found it through writing, and after taking creative writing courses at the former Okanagan University College (now Okanagan College), he would go on to become a world champion slam poet, author, recording artist, and purveyor of We are More, with the biggest audience of his career so far, the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games’ opening ceremonies. Two years have passed since that grand fanfare, and although his career has reached otherworldly proportions, Koyczan hasn’t forgotten who he really is –– he still tells us through his words –– and he has helped a lot of kids conquer their own issues of being bullied or maligned. “The pressure of the last two years really just comes down to honesty,” Koyczan, told The Morning Star recently, while looking out the window at the flat and lake dotted hinterlands of Manitoba on the drive back west. “I find there is a lot of false posturing in this business. There are a lot of ‘Are you OK?’ and ‘I’m fine’ when we’re really the opposite. Some people think that vulnerability is a false armour and I like to do something to pull through that spirit and show that vulnerability exists, unless it’s a serial killer like Hannibal Lector standing in front of me.” Koyczan will put his words to good use in celebration of poetry month when he and his band, The Short Story Long, come to Vernon Tuesday.
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Penticton spoken word artist/author Shane Koyczan is at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Tuesday with his band, the Short Story Long. Koyczan is donating proceeds from ticket sales to dry grad ceremonies at Vernon area secondary schools. He is donating $1 from each ticket sold back to the five Vernon area school district secondary schools in support their respective dry grads, and will also donate double the proceeds to the school with the most tickets in their name. “Mikkal Waters, who is producing the show, came up with the idea and I was happy to support it,” said Koyczan, adding Waters, also a musician, and Charles Reuchelle, on cello, will open for him and Short Story Long at the Performing Arts Centre. And that’s just one of the many ways Koyczan’s words have gone beyond, well, just words. With one of Koyczan’s latest projects,
Instructions for a Bad Day, a joint collaboration with some Vancouver Island students to end bullying receiving national attention, his current talk-rock tour across Canada features new material from Koyczan and Short Story Long’s recently released album Remembrance Year. It’s the band’s third recording, although Koyczan says their debut album has since disappeared into the ether. “On (Remembrance Year), you see the evolution of the group. I am really proud of it. We pay respect to those moments that accumulate over the year –– it’s about remembering the days out of the year where everyday things happened.” Not one to constantly be journaling,
Koyczan says he often internalizes his thoughts before he writes them down. “I usually write after the end of a tour. I formulate a complete thought from just a fragment, it’s not as developed, about the stories that happened and go from there.” In the Short Story Long, Koyczan has a co-conspirator in guitarist Maiya Robbie, whom he often shares songwriting duties with. The group is rounded out by keyboardist Olivia Mennell, stand-up bassist Jesse Lee, and cellist Jordie Robinson. “It’s give and take... Maiya sometimes writes a piece of music that works well with a piece I have, and vise versa, it works nicely,” said Koyczan. Besides the release of Remembrance Year, Koyczan will also see his third book, Our Deathbeds Will Be Thirsty, in bookstores Wednesday. He describes it as a collection of poetry featuring more instances of life. “I am constantly being asked when my new book is coming out. As a poet, you constantly have to work on it,” he said. Koyczan is also preparing to stage his very first international Fringe Festival show in the birthplace of the Fringe, Edinburgh, Scotland. “I also want put the next album out. It’s a lot of work, but I love to work,” he said. “I think of that George Burns quote, ‘I’d rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.’” Those who purchase tickets to the Vernon concert through the Ticket Seller can state which school they would like to make the donation to. (Participating schools include Charles Bloom, Clarence Fulton, Kalamalka, W.L. Seaton and Vernon Secondary.) Tickets purchased by family or community members are also eligible to purchase their tickets under the school’s name, and as well anyone that has already purchased their ticket and wishes to have it designated to a particular school can call the Ticket Seller at 250-5497469 and do so retroactively. The Short Story Long’s performance starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25/adult, $20/student, $5/eyeGo (in person only) and also can be purchased by visiting the Ticket Seller box office at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, or order online at ticketseller.ca.
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The Vernon Community Singers are fine-tuning their Canadian repertoire for their upcoming concert, Something to Sing About, Saturday, April 21. The concert will be shared with Vancouver’s EnChor, directed by Dianne Loomer, and promises to be an enjoyable and varied program, said Vernon Community Singers conductor Molly Boyd. “Back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Diane and I combined our choirs each spring for a concert in Whistler,” said Boyd. “Diane directed the Amabilis Singers from Douglas College, and I, the Whistler Singers. Vernon’s Scott
Singers were also part of the festivities. “Since then, Diane and I have kept in touch and always thought it would be fun to sing together again, and now at last it is happening.” Last in Vernon when she conducted Chor Leoni (Choir of Lions) Men’s Choir for the North Okanagan Community Concert Association in 2011, Loomer is a strong advocate of Canadian composers and folk music. She is a recipient of the Order of Canada, presented in recognition of her service to music and humanity. Last May, Loomer was awarded an honorary doctorate
Loomer founded Vancouver’s En Chor in 2007, feeling there was a largely untapped well of experienced singers ages 55 and up. The group gives at least two public performance a year, and performs by special arrangement at private functions, assisted living facilities and hospices. Since its founding, the choir, together with members of the UBC Opera Ensemble, has PHOTO SUBMITTED been a fixture of the Vancouver Renowned choir director Diane Symphony Orchestra’s annual Loomer leads her seniors choir, Traditional Christmas concert EnChor, to perform with the Vernon series. Community Singers Saturday. In July last year, EnChor choir from the University of British was invited to appear at the international choral festival, Festival Columbia.
500, in St. John’s, Nfld. Together with the Vernon Community Singers, EnChor will perform an all-Canadian composed program. The Vernon choir will return the favour on May 12, when it travels to Vancouver to repeat the concert at Ryerson United Church. “The fact that we really are going to sing together again is definitely something to sing about,” said Boyd. The choirs will give two concerts, Saturday, April 21 at 2 and 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. Tickets are $10 and are available from choir members or at the Schubert Centre.
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A film worth pedalling towards The Kid with A Bike
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he Vernon Film Society is bringing the 2011 Cannes Grand Prix winner, The Kid with a Bike to the Towne Theatre Monday, and Reel Reviews thought the film was worth your attention and Taylor & Howe deserved a review. The Kid with a Bike is about a feisty 11-year-old named Cyril who is quite a handful at the temporary group foster house where he lives. Cyril’s young father has recently flaked out on him and the boy is understandably having issues with this. Cyril is driven toward acceptance and love, but only finds rejection, he acts out, often violently. He has trouble making friends and the ones he does have are a bad influence. It seems all downhill until a nice, patient young woman named Samantha accidentally falls into his life. Will Cyril and Samantha accept each other as family? Can you stand to read subtitles for 90 minutes? Parlez vous français? We say, “See it if you want to see an excellent character driven movie about being human.” TAYLOR: This is a film by Belgium’s famed brothers JeanPierre and Luc Dardenne. They have been making films since the ‘70s, but gained worldwide attention in the ‘90s and have various awards from Cannes for other films you haven’t heard of. They’re known for making
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Cyril (Thomas Doret) stars in Belgian film The Kid with a Bike, directed by brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. The film is a special presentation of the Vernon Film Society Monday at the Towne Theatre. simple, often bleakly realistic films about ordinary Belgians. I had never heard of them before seeing The Kid with a Bike. HOWE: And here I thought Belgium was only great for making chocolates. What a wonderfully crafted film –– a story with some meat to it, some substance. The acting between Thomas Doret (Cyril) and Cecile De France (Samantha) was really top notch, giving a realistic touch to this film. TAYLOR: I empathized with young Cyril and I immediately became worried about him. Then I realized I was sucked into this film, and although I didn’t think it was going to end well for him, I wanted to know the outcome. This is a good movie, but there isn’t really an outcome. It’s a vignette. Life goes on for Cyril, hopefully things will get better for him. HOWE: I am so glad that the
Vernon Film Society brings films like this to the Towne Theatre. This film was beautiful to watch, thought provoking, touching and raw. Why do film companies have to spend millions on a film, with dodgy special effects, terrible story lines and over paid film stars? They don’t. Films like The Kid with a Bike prove that. TAYLOR: Even with the film tackling an uncomfortable subject matter, it was great to watch a movie that was effective, unpredictable and moving. If there’s one thing I’ve learned by reviewing bad movies it’s that good movies are a rare and special thing. The Kid with a Bike is a film worth seeing. Taylor gives The Kid with a Bike 4 hugs out of 5. Howe gives it 4 stolen bikes out of 5. ––The feature screens at Vernon’s Towne Theatre Monday only at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m.
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There is no time to rest on their laurels as artists prepare to exhibit and sell their latest pieces of functional art this week. Presented by Ashpa Naira Gallery, the Garden and Arte Funktional 2012 exhibition and sale showcases several Okanagan artists specializing in threedimensional contemporary artwork such as ceramic, textile, metal, jewelry, wearable art, glass, and furniture. “The Garden Chair is the feature object in this exhibition, in which several artists will create an artistic garden chair for contemplation in Okanagan gardens,” said Ashpa Naira owner and ceramic artist Carolina Sanchez de Bustamante. One of the artists is Mark Sundby, a furniture and architectural millwright who has worked in the movie industry in Vancouver designing and making
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artists Howard Brown, Cheryl Meier, Doug Alcock, Annabel Stanley, Bruce Taiji, and Sandra de Vries among others. Various other pieces will also be on display, designed by Julie Oakes, Leonard Epp, Sanchez de Bustamante, Deborah Wilson, Annemarie Fux, Dan Irvine, Susan Richards, and Robert Bigelow among others. The Garden and Arte Funktional opens Wednesday and continues to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Marie Fleming Hall at the Vernon Performing Art Centre. Admission is free. For more information, visit Ashpa Naira Gallery, at www.ashpanairagallery.com.
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avid Eggert’s mother must have felt proud as she listened to her 26-year-old son wrestle seemingly impossible notes from the cello at Wednesday’s concert presented by the North Okanagan Community Concert Association. And the chests of the family of local pianist Jim Leonard must have swelled too, as he stepped into the breach left by Eggert’s original accompanist, Arnold Draper, who was Christine Pilgrim forced to cancel due to ill health. The program could not have been more varied, nor could it have more thoroughly exhibited the skill of both musicians. The first half embraced the romance of Gabriel Fauré’s Sicilienne, which Eggert played twice due to a page-turning issue at the piano when two pages of music “merged” into one, and it progressed to Iannis Xenakis’ Kottos –– the only piece for which Eggert required sheet music, several sheets in fact, which overflowed two separate music stands. Yet the sounds that emerged from his 1871 Niccolo Bianchi cello, loaned by Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben in Hamburg, bore little resemblance to conventional music notation, and required an acquired taste. Eggert explained how the composer, Xenakis, pioneered the use of mathematical models in his work and likened his
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David Eggert signs posters for young cello students who came to meet him after his concert at the Performing Arts Centre Wednesday. patterns and rhythms to those of falling rain, to which no time signature can be applied. A fuller analysis of Xenakis’ fascinating theories can be followed in his filmed interview with Andrew Toovey on YouTube. Both Eggert and Leonard played as if they’d been working together for years rather than a mere five hours of rehearsal. Leonard said Eggert eased his task of taking over at the last minute by explain-
ing what he required with clarity and humility, and added, “He will go far. His sense of fun is as inspiring as his gift for making great music.” That clarity, humility and sense of fun, as well as that gift for making great music, were evident on stage once Eggert settled into his stride. In fact, there was a hint of disappointment from the crowd when he commented on his father’s advice to never speak for longer than it took to play the piece he was introducing. That might have presented a challenge, even for him, with his last piece which ran 35 minutes. “See you at the end,” he smiled, as he settled himself, sans pianist and music, to interpret the sombre tones of Kodaly’s Sonata for Solo Cello. And the audience rose to the occasion, including the young cello students and their teachers from the Vernon Community Music School, who filled the front rows at the Performing Arts Centre and who entertained royally in the foyer before the show. In contrast to Kodaly’s sonata, the graceful encore, Saint-Saens’s The Swan from Carnival of the Animals, felt like the dessert promised as a child at dinner time. Some may have found parts of the program inaccessible, but that didn’t detract from Eggert’s prowess as a musician nor his presence as a relaxed raconteur, nor, of course, for his mother’s cause to be proud. The North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s final concert this season, Buzz Brass on April 26, is geared to the whole family, with tickets at special rates for young students.
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he local arts into Koyczan’s inspiraFleming Hall at the tional and cutting edge Performing Arts Centre. scene is repertoire of Garden & Arte about as the spoken Funktional 2012 is an busy as it gets word. Tickets exhibit and art sale throughout the are on sale featuring three dimenspring. From through the sional contemporary plays and conTicket Seller artwork including certs to local by calling ceramics, jewelry, wearrecitals, there’s 549-SHOW able art and sculptural something on (7469). chairs inspired for the offer for everyAshpa Okanagan garden. Brian van Wensem one: Naira is holdAdmission is free and Tonight is ing an art show open the hours of operation Hear the Music Night to the public from are available online at at the Performing Arts Wednesday through www.ticketseller.ca. Centre. It’s a high energy Saturday in the Marie See SPRING on page B10 worship service led by Jon Buller and a team of musicians. The music starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free so plan to arrive early for the best pick of seating. On Tuesday, slam poet Shane Koyczan returns to the Performing Arts Centre with his band, Short Story Long. His iconic poem We Are More was seen on the world stage at the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening … until April 30, 2012 Ceremonies – a poem th that was just a glimpse
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Spring to these shows Continued from page B9 Next Sunday, April 22, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is back to explore the crazy and convoluted plots of operas and operettas in Divas, Dons and Dastards. Rich and dramatic scores by Mozart, Strauss, Puccini, Verdi and others are performed through the evening, which starts at 7 p.m., with a pre-show talk happening in the Marie Fleming Hall starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469). Powerhouse Theatre’s The Woman in Black starts its run on Wednesday, April 25. Don’t miss this spine-chilling ghost story about a lawyer who is charged with the task of dealing with one of his late clients’ affairs. The play runs until May 5 with performances most evenings and a matinee on April 29. Visit the Ticket Seller website at www.ticketseller.ca or call at 549SHOW (7469) for complete show times and to buy your tickets.
Québec-based Buzz Brass comes to the Performing Arts Centre stage on April 26. The quintet is two trumpets, a trombone, a bass trombone and a French horn playing a repertoire of brass ensemble classics, with original compositions and arrangements. There are two performances to choose from: a 1:30 p.m. matinee followed by a 7:30 p.m. evening show. Tickets for this North Okanagan Community Concert Association event are on sale through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469). And coming up April 28 is the Susan Paisley School of Dance production, Reel Time. Students from toddler-age up to preprofessional levels have been practising hard and are ready to strut their stuff to music of the movies in this entertaining afternoon of dance. The performance starts at 2 p.m. and tickets are available for purchase through the Ticket Seller by calling 549SHOW (7469). Enjoy the shows!
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Servillian Technology is getting more hits than Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels. The Vernon-based application development and website solutions company is launching a cutting-edge online sports management tool called Spectrum. It is geared towards adult amateur and minor sports associations, and in the last two weeks, they have had more than 800 teams sign up to use the product. “It is being received very well and seeing as there are over 117 million people who play amateur sports each year in North America, we have a large audience,” said Debra Holbrook, Servillian’s CAO, who operates the company with husband Allan (CEO), son Bradley (CTO) and three other staff members. Added Bradley: “We’re targeting adult amateur sports because it is a very under-served market right now.” For the past three years, Servillian has been beta testing Spectrum with the Vernon Co-ed Slo-pitch League. Bradley plays in the Competitive division with Team Caution, while Deb and Allan are on the Servillian Tech Monkeys in the Intermediate B group. It is partly their passion for sports that started them on the project. The league website (vernoncoedslopitch.nsacanada.ca) looks much like any other similar site on the Internet. It features team rosters, statistics, schedules and league contact information. What sets Spectrum apart from competing web applications is that it overcomes traditional communication gaps in the system. “The competitors usually only go to a certain level, and that’s player, team, league,” said Debra. “We go from the bottom of the chain to the top, and everything in between.” Added Bradley: “They can’t get the information from the association level down to the player. With Spectrum they can. They can log onto
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Bradley Holbrook, CTO of Vernon-based Servillian Technology, is excited to be launching Spectrum, the company’s latest online sports management tool. Spectrum and post something and it goes all the way through.” Another attractive feature Spectrum offers is online money management to handle things like player and team registration fees. With a general ledger system built into the program, Spectrum assigns each team an “internal wallet” and is then able to track payments. To ensure user protection, all transactions are encrypted, no credit card information is — Bradley stored on the system and Servillian has secured backing from a reputable processing company. “Money always goes missing,” said Debra. “Whether it’s actually gone missing, or somebody took it, they can’t track it. Spectrum does all that for them.
“They (players) can use a credit card to pay their portion, but the manager never sees the card. It’s just ‘Here’s your funds.’ It all stays nice and neat and tidy and within the system.” Before Servillian began beta testing Spectrum, Bradley decided it would be best to experience the various roles within a sports association. In addition to playing slopitch, he became involved as a team manager, umpire, Holbrook coach and executive to learn how the system worked and how he could tailor Spectrum’s programming to maximize its capabilities. Spectrum, which is readily adaptable to work with any sport, also features a useful league scheduler. Loaded with sophisticated algorithms, it is
“We’re targeting adult amateur sports because it is a very under-served market right now.”
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capable of handling erratic schedules. As an example, one slo-pitch team requested all its games to be played at one particular ball diamond. Bradley said most schedulers would randomly assign playing fields, but Spectrum handled the bizarre request. It turns out the team was made up of firefighters and they had to stay within the fire protection area. Advances in industry technology have allowed Servillian Technology to capitalize on speed and efficiency, making its web solution services more affordable to smaller businesses. “It used to be where if you wanted to get software written for your own company, you needed a fair sized budget,” said Bradley. “That’s come way down because we can build it (applications) on the web, we can deploy it on the web, we can fix it on the web. “One of the things a lot of small businesses don’t understand is that things like this can save you loads of money.”
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The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Vernon Association are joining forces to co-host the biannual Business After Four Trade Fair. Slated for Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Prestige Hotel and Conference Centre, the trade fair is an expansion of the monthly Business After Five events, and is one of the best spring networking opportunities around Vernon. “Following a very similar format to Business After Five, the (trade fair) features extended hours and the addition of about 15 trade fair booths,” said Kim Bourke, Vernon chamber events coordinator. Admission is $5 and includes appetizers sponsored by Ora Restaurant and Lounge, as well as a drink ticket. Registered booths include: BC Hydro, Canoe Creek Golf Course, Okanagan College - School of Business, TD Benefits, Vernon & District Association for Community Living, Gillian Padgett - Stress Wisdom, Equuis Wealth Management, Rxtra Storage, Okanagan Dementia Services, Big Steel Box, Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, Vernon Public Art Gallery, JCI Vernon - JCI Hospital Gala, Canadian Cancer Society and Healthy Insights.
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on in the past year at all levels of municipal government, not to mention newly elected councils. This will be a great time to get the latest on development and planning in the region. Thursday, May 31 – Try a totally new experience for Vernon – speed networking. This is a structured networking program that has become very popular in other chambers, so we are introducing it this May with a tourism theme. Tourism is one of our most important economic drivers, and one of the most effective ways of increasing visitor spending is to be able to effectively refer them to other businesses and experiences. We invite all businesses that are direct tourism providers and businesses that want to increase their exposure to the tourist economy to register for this event. It will be fast and fun and you’ll learn more than you ever imagined about all the great things there are to experience in the Vernon area. George Duffy is the general manager of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce.
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B.C. - “You’ll find your happiness lies, right under your eyes…back in your own backyard,” warbled Sammy Davis Jr. How true! We travel abroad in search of adventures, often forgetting that tucked into our own British Columbian backyards are rugged wilderness trails, cruises along the spectacular west coast waters, restaurants offering distinctive west coast cuisine paired with local wines, and markets with uniquely crafted treasures. Here are some suggestions: Day one and two: Catch the Tswwassen ferry to Swartz Bay and spend a day and night in our charming capital, Victoria. Stroll the sun-splashed waterfront, chow down a meal in Chinatown, or take a cruise around the harbour. Drop by the Royal B.C. Museum to explore their special exhibitions, and take a tour of the Butchart Gardens — at dusk the grounds are a fairyland of miniature lights. Day three: Drive up the Malahat on Highway 1. Visit the First Nations’ Quw’utsun Cultural Centre in Duncan and listen to Cowichan Band elders spinning intriguing legends and folklore during an hour long tour. Don’t miss the B.C. Forest Museum — kids and adults alike get a kick out of riding the train as it chugs along a narrow gauge line through wooded glades bordering Somenos Lake. Enjoy Chemainus’ vast outdoor art gallery. The town’s
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Wendy Huntbatch, is the owner of World Parrot Refuge in Coombs. heritage is proudly emblazed on the walls of its streets and commercial buildings. Day four: Stroll Nanaimo’s Waterfront walkway and pop into the newly renovated museum where the first Nanaimo Bathtub Race bathtub is on proud display. Fitzwilliam Street is picture-postcard pretty: cobbled streets flanked by art stores, curios, crafts, books, and boutiques. At Parksville/Qualicum, treat yourself to a spa experience at the Grotto (Tigh Na Mara Resort). Luxuriate in a sensuous massage with scented oils, thermal wraps and soothing rubs.
Day five: Drive to Coombs and check out whether the goats at the Old Country Market are still chomping the turf on the roof. Allow yourself to be diverted by funky knick- knacks on display at the adjoining arts and craft shops. For an “aah” moment, drop by the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs. Even if you don’t know a parrot from a pigeon, this is a melt-your-heart experience. The inmates offer a raucous welcome. Call it a day in Comox — a small town with quiet charm. Be sure to explore the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park with its rustic lodge, nine acres of
flowering shrubs and west coast cedars. Their resident deer love posing for pictures. Day Six: The scenery along the 40-minute B.C. Ferry crossing from Saltery Bay to Earl’s Cove, is sheer west coast panorama: snow-peaked mountains, inlets threading between humped islands glimmering in the distance. The Sunshine Coast is an enchantment of dappled glades, winding trails, secret coves and small communities along the coastline. Day seven: Gibsons Landing’s claim to fame is the TV series The Beachcomers, and Molly’s Reach restaurant is still an iconic landmark in lower Gibsons. Marine Drive boasts curio shops like the Waltzing Whippet, and elegant galleries such as the Spirit of Place and Gift of the Eagle. Among the town’s trendy little restaurants is Smitty’s Oyster House where patrons sit elbow-to-elbow at their 27-foot spruce dockside table, while tucking into fresh oysters, mussels, clams and prawns. Cindy Buis, of Artworks Tours, conducts walking tours around Lower Gibsons, and you’ll be beguiled by tales about the famous — and infamous — characters who once lived here. Day eight: The final leg on the tour takes you back to the mainland. Catch an evening ferry and watch the lights of West Vancouver spangle the dusk as you pull into Horseshoe Bay. Margaret Deefholts is with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent newspaper syndicate.
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Part of the team that put on the English Style Tea Party at the People Place, which raised $1,000 in support of volunteer programs and services at the North Okanagan Hospice Society, included (back row, from left): Barry Irvine, Trish Shaw, Linda Irvine, Bob Wilson, Ronee de Langen (front from left), Denise Yates, Sheila Sperling and Francine Runge.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City of Armstrong, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC on April 23, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: City of Armstrong Of¿cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1715 and City of Armstrong Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1716 For the property legally described as Lot 1, Sections 5 and 6, Township 5, K (formerly O) DYD, Plan 36823 and located at 2725 Patterson Avenue, these bylaws propose to change the future land use designation of the subject property from Multi-Family Residential to General Commercial and propose to amend Schedule “C” – Parks & Recreation Plan, Greenways Plan & Permit Areas map by designating the subject property as a Downtown Commercial Development Permit Area; AND to rezone the subject property from the Civic (P.2) zone to the General Commercial (C.1) zone. The purposes of these amendments are to permit the property to be used for of¿ce, retail, residential and assembly (adult day programs) associated with the Kindale Developmental Association.
NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION VERNON Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. When: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 We will be making electrical system improvements in Vernon on April 18, 2012. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 4 hours, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The area affected is from the 500 block to 1000 block of BX Road including Larkspur Road and Bolduc Road. To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please unplug all electronics, such as TVs, PVRs, DVD players and computers. Please also turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances, such as your clothes or dishwasher, dryer or oven. (Your fridge and freezer will keep food cold during the outage, provided you keep the doors closed.) For the first hour after the power comes back on, please plug in or turn on only what you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded.
No submissions to Council will be received following conclusion of the Public Hearing. Patti Ferguson, CMC Administrator
We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore your power as soon as we can. Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information. 3417
All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by this bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above bylaw. The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the of¿ce of the City of Armstrong through to April 23, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
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City of Vernon PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY DEDICATION DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY Pursuant Section 40 of the Community Charter, the City of Vernon intends to close, and cancel the dedication as highway, for the purpose of disposal and consolidating with adjoining lands the following described road: 148.7m2 of Plan 3277, DL 71, ODYD (lane between 3902 and 3904 30th Avenue). Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City further gives notice of its intention to sell the closed road to Mayfield Homes Ltd., Suite 304, 10240 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5N 3W6, for the purchase price of $36,792. The purchaser is also required to pay all appraisal, legal, survey, processing, advertising, and registration costs related to the road closure and disposition. The closed road area will be consolidated with the purchaser’s adjoining parcels. The “Lane between 3902 and 3904 30th Street Road Closure Bylaw Number 5340, 2012”, will be considered by Vernon Council at its Regular Open Meeting on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall. Persons who consider they are affected by the Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to council at the meeting, or, by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by Friday, April 20, 2012. Further inquires can be direct to Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250-550-3245 or bbandy@vernon.ca.
OPEN HOUSE 22 AVENUE - 22 STREET TO 18 STREET CONSTRUCTION The City of Vernon will be reconstructing 25 Avenue from 22 Street to 18 Street. Works to include upgrade of: • water, sanitary and storm mains, • sanitary and water services to property line, • curb, gutter and sidewalk, • asphalt road surface An Open House is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City of Vernon Council Chambers, 3400 30 Street and the public is invited to attend and discuss the project with City Representatives.
SPRING CHIPPING … DON’T MISS OUT! The Corporation of the City of Vernon will provide curbside pickup of residential prunings on the following dates in 2012: City of Vernon & Foothills Okanagan Landing & Blue Jay
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April 17 - 20 April 24 - 27; May 1 – 4
This program is funded by residential garbage customers and is provided on the same day and location as regular garbage pickup. Missed piles not reported to The City of Vernon within 24 hours after the second week will not be picked up. As the service provides only 10 minutes maximum chipping per customer each week, please observe the following: • Same day/location as garbage pickup • Do not pile with neighbour’s • Do not tie with wire • No roots or dirt in pile • Pile thorns separately • No branches or tree trunks more than 4” in diameter • Stack all prunings with butt ends facing street or lane. Tangled piles or excessive volumes may result in material left behind, therefore property owners can hire a chipper or haul to the landfill. Customers using bin service must make their own arrangements to dispose of prunings. Greater Vernon Recycling & Disposal Facility (Sanitary Landfill) is located 6 km south of Vernon off Hwy 97 (120 Birnie Road). Hours of operation: from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more landfill information call RDNO at 250-550-3700. Tipping fees will be waived for all residential yard and garden waste, including prunings (less than 20 cm in diameter), from April 15 to April 30, 2012. For further chipping information, please call 250-549-6757.
An Open House is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City of Vernon Council Chambers, 3400- 30 Street and the public is invited to attend and discuss the project with City Representatives.
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SPRING LEAF EXCHANGE CLEAR BAG PICKUP
For the Week of April 23 - 27, 2012 on your garbage day Aldon Waste Systems Ltd. will provide curbside collection of leaves and garden refuse in clear plastic bags on your regular garbage collection day. City of Vernon residents may put out an unlimited number of clear bags by 7:00 a.m. at the same location as your garbage collection pickup. All coloured bags will be considered as household garbage that is limited to the usual two bags or container quota. Please do not rake leaves onto the street that will block storm drains and jam the street sweeper. SPRING LEAF EXCHANGE / PICKUP - In an effort to encourage recycling and composting, residents are encouraged to put bags of leaves out a week earlier than the dates above for others to pick up for garden compost. Please visit our website @ www.vernon.ca.
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Difference Maker Abby Pavelich carries the medal on the final lap of the Rick Hansen 25th anniversary tour in Enderby April 3 with her daughter Marni Abbott (right) – three time gold medallist in the Paralympics and member of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame – and 13-yearold Joey Christiansen of Enderby. Christiansen is transitioning into a larger power chair which requires a wheelchair accessible van. His family has exhausted all corporate and government sponsorships to pay for the van and are about $6,000 short, therefore Pavelich has started Joey’s Vantastic Campaign in Enderby to raise the needed funds. There is an account at the Enderby Credit Union for donations.
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shot: Maybe he will make his contract; perhaps West would have brought home four hearts; possibly the opponents will misjudge, going to five hearts and failing when four spades is also going down. Seeing two losing hearts in the dummy, East should not thoughtlessly encourage with his heart seven. South will happily ruff West’s heart continuation, draw trumps, and run the diamond nine. Yes, the finesse loses, but declarer wins 11 tricks: six spades, four diamonds and one club. Knowing West has six hearts for his opening bid, East should realize that there is only one heart trick for the defense. And that diamond suit in the dummy is threatening. Rather than
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(John) Stanley Grimshire Born on the homestead on Swakum Mountain above upper Nicola in February 1933. He was brought into this world by Mrs. Smith, who later gave Stan his Indian name “CINCI” which means “Little Brother”.
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SHANE, Graham Monte It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Graham Monte Shane on April 6th, 2012 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
He bought the ranch in sunshine valley in 1964, where he lived with his wife and family until 1979. Stan and his family then ranched at Clinton on the Mound Ranch from 1979 to 1988. Then semi-retiring, Stan & Barb moved to Armstrong, where they farmed hay, sheep, fallow deer, and pot bellied pigs, exotic birds and much more. They then retired back to Merritt in January of 2010. For many years Stan was an active member of BC Cattleman’s Association, 4H as well as Toastmasters, Masons, Eastern Star and the Shriners. He was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce in Armstrong. In Clinton he was President of the Clinton Cattleman’s Association. In the late 50’s & early 60’s, he and his younger brother David were well known in Nicola valley for their long distance running. For many years he was president of the BC Livestock Association, and also served on the safety board of the Okanagan Cattle’s Board.
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Phyllis Muriel Ramsay (nee Seymour)
A grave site internment service for Phyllis Muriel Ramsay (nee Seymour) will be held at 1:30 PM, April 21, 2012 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Vernon. Phyllis passed away October 29, 2011 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of ninety-three years. She was pre deceased by her husband, James in 1986 and her brother Eldon in 2000. Phyllis was born and raised in the Okanagan Valley. Her parents, Syd and Kate Seymour, were pioneers in the North Okanagan and started the oldest conƟnuous family run plumbing business in Vernon. Phyllis is survived by three children: Jim Ramsay (Maureen), Anne Edgson (Jim) and Joan Hollman (Jim); thirteen grandchildren, twenty-Įve great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. She devoted her life to her family, raising three children in oŌen rusƟc condiƟons in CNR Railway staƟons. Mom was an accomplished gardener and loved to be outdoors. She was a cerƟĮed swimming instructor and enjoyed the sport of curling in winter. She went camping and canoeing with her family well into her eighƟes. Her family is her legacy. Well done Mom!!
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Robert Barry Shillam February 19, 1922 ~ April 11, 2012 Sadly, Robert Barry “Trader Bob” Shillam passed away on Wednesday April 11, 2012 with his family at his side in Vernon, BC at 90 years of age. Bob is survived by his loving wife Kory of 64 years, daughters, son-inlaws, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Bill and his family. Bob was born in Vernon, BC to Bessie and Percy Shillam. He had two sisters, Loƫe and BeƩy Jane, both deceased, and one brother, Bill Shillam. Bob grew up in Vernon riding the range on his horse “Dolly” and swimming across Okanagan Lake. In 1944, while working in his service staƟon in Vancouver, BC, Bob was asked to Įx a Ɵre by a beauƟful bruneƩe named Kory. They were married on February 12, 1948 and had a family of daughters. During the war, Bob was in the Reserve Army and worked at ToĮno building the airport. He was called upon to run the family business, Shillam Garage, when his father passed away. Years later, Bob saw a need for aīordable housing in the Vernon area and started up Mayfair Trailer Sales and Vernon Mobile Homes, followed by his dearly loved car business, Foremost Sales Ltd. He called himself a “Carchaeologist - someone who digs up old cars”. Besides his family, cars were his life. Bob’s Įrst sale was at only fourteen years of age. He hung up his trademark cowboy hat reluctantly and reƟred in 2005, at eighty-three years of age. Bob was an acƟve member of the Vintage Car Club of Canada, the Big M (Mercury) Club, past president of the Kinsmen Club, and a Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary Club. Bob was a fantasƟc father and a tremendous listener. He loved people, and always had Ɵme for everyone. It didn’t maƩer how busy he was, Bob was always available and more than willing to help in any way he could. In lieu of Ňowers, the family has requested that those who wish to do so, may make a memorial donaƟon to the Parkinson Society BC (#600 - 890 W. Pender St., Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9, www.parkinson.bc.ca). Memorial Tea to be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the All Saints Anglican Church (3205 27 Street, Vernon, BC). ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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John Kogler June 10, 1935 April 16, 2002 In memory of Husband, Dad & Grandpa The special years will not return When we were all together But with love within our hearts You will walk with us forever Ten years have passed but you’re still dearly missed. Your loving family Wife Mary, Carla & family, Kerry & family
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If flowers grow in heaven Lord then pick a bunch for me place them in my mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Loved and remembered always. Mike, Jodene, Charmaine and families
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Mary Dorothy Moon (nee Farmer) died peacefully on April 8, 2012 at home in Heritage Square, Vernon, BC. Mary is survived by her sister-in-law Joy, nephew Bob (Jackie), nieces Cheryl (Harold), Beverly (Brian), Barbara (Jim) and Rhonda (Ian) and many great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Pat, sister Aileen, nephews Terry and Warren, and husband, Russell. Mary was born on February 11, 1927 in Enderby, BC. She always met life head on, fearless and untamed in her unparalleled passion for life and the natural world. Mary’s magnetic personality drew people to her throughout the entirety of her life, and this ‘presence’ literally lit up every room she entered. She attended school in Enderby and later in Kamloops with the Sisters of St. Ann. Their inÀuence, coupled with a personal contemplative characteristic, inspired her decision to enter religious life. Sister “Mary” Serena received her BA and M.Ed. having studied in Montreal and Boston University. She taught in remote mission schools in Alaska and Lower Post along with urban postings at Little Flower Academy and St. Ann’s Academy in Victoria. Mary’s aspirations diverged in the late 1960’s and she embarked upon a new career of teaching at the college level in Alberta. It was here that she met Russell, the love of her life. They were married in 1968 and spent many wonderful years together travelling extensively throughout Europe, Central America and Mexico. When the marriage ended, the friendship continued, as this was Mary. Her life was always ¿lled, from beginning to end, with people she loved ¿ercely, and with those who loved her in return. Mary lived to ¿sh, swim, and spend time at her favourite lakes in the region. She was an inordinate dog lover and shared her life with many favourite four legged loves. Mary revelled in time spent with childhood pals, Moose and Jean MacPherson; life-long friend, Joan McGeragle; and, of late, with her ally and advocate, Angela Chisholm. Even after Mary suffered a massive stroke in 1985 at the age of 58, and was left with little speech and paralysis on her right side, she continued to forge new and lasting friendships in care facilities. Her feistiness never faltered, and she traveled miles in the countryside surrounding Coldstream Meadows on her electric wheelchair, enjoying the horses and animals that crossed her path. One favourite pastime was to challenge friends and family alike to races in the parking lot. Later, as her mobility decreased, Mary traversed the corridors in Heritage Square, commanding the attention of all she met, with her dramatic blue eyes, theatrical expressions and her hearty laughter. Her inability to converse never interfered with her extraordinary facility to communicate exactly what she was thinking. Mary’s was a life lived absolutely on her own terms, a legacy we can all aspire to. We will miss her so much, but rejoice that she is now free. A celebratory Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 am on Monday, April 16, 2012 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Enderby, BC. Interment at the Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what’s to be, A resting place along the road, To sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We are all meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay. Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know, For some the journey’s quicker, For some the journey’s slow. But when the journey finally ends, We’ll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord. Mom, your memory is our keepsake. With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart... Love, from your family
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FOUND: #1240 - Brown tabby, white on face/chin/bib/back legs, sht. hair, young male, friendly. Nr. 711 Store, Middleton Mtn. area. March 30/12. #1245 - Black, long hair, med. size, adult n.male. Alexis Park Dr., nr. Kin Race Track. April 3/12. Please phone Margaret at
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Children Childcare Available Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Reggio Early Learning Centre Exceptional preschool program for 3-5 year old children. Miss Susan (250)549-3203 NOW OPEN-ARC-ENCIEL/RAINBOW CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTRE. Unique to Vernon- French & English Licensed Child CareFull Day- Half Day- After School programs. Spaces still available-East Hill Area-7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 Call Sylvie @ 250-5494265.
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Well established body shop looking for Journeyman painter/prepper ASAP. Wages negotiable. Contact Matt 250-832-4097 or
RN,RPN,LPN or Care Aide needed to work 1:1 in home with medically fragile children in Vernon. Union wages, beneďŹ ts, full training and support provided. Casual and PT, 8 and 12 hour nights and some days. If you want to make a difference in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, please fax your resume to 1-250-762-9898 attention Debra Leverrier or email dleverrier@western.ca
Childcare P/T ECE position. Are you interested in Co-Leading a Pre-K Group. Please Call Sally Towers (250)558-1819
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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We are looking for Installer Helper. If you have experience in the installation of furnaces and air conditioners please apply. Position available immediately. Apply to Box #3, c/o The Vernon Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 1P5.
A BUSINESS BOOMING Our expanding Kelowna company needs TEAM players for F/T work. NO experience necessary. Great opportunity for those willing to grow with our company.
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JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca
Driver/Swamper required, minimum Class 3 w/air, must be physically ďŹ t. Must send abstract. Fax resume to 250547-9414 or email: ofďŹ ce@aldonwaste.ca Farm Worker. Thinning, picking, pruning, $10.25/hr. up to 55/hrs/week, July 1 - Oct 31. Contact Rajan Bagha, 3606 15th Avenue Vernon, BC (250)938-0738
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House of Dwarfs Daycare and Preschool is now accepting enrollments for the following programs:
SEPTEMBER PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT Morning Preschool: 9:00 - 11:30 (Includes Snack & Spanish Introduction)
PM Preschool: 2:00 - 4:30
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Full Daycare Program 30 Months to School Age: 6:30 - 6:00
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Before School Care: 6:00 - School Drop Off
BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST For over 50 years, Kal Tire has expanded steadily from its humble roots in Vernon, BC to become Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent tire dealer with over 240 Kal Tire outlets across Canada, 10 retread facilities, 4 OTR plants and 4 warehouses. Our network of service locations spans from Vancouver Island to the Quebec border. Kal Tireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mining Tire Group currently operates 35 mining locations in Canada, and operates in over 19 countries across 5 continents. We are seeking a motivated, well rounded professional to join our Information Services (IS) Team based in our Vernon OfÂżce. The Business Systems Analyst is part of the Enterprise Operations Systems (EOS) team that is responsible for the mission critical ERP applications that service our Store, Warehouse and Retreading divisions. This position is responsible for working with business, technical and vendor stakeholders to ensure system implementations, upgrades, enhancements and changes are well deÂżned and appropriately implemented.
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Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Business Systems Analyst opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Business Systems Analyst in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted. To view current Kal Tire career opportunities please visit us today www.kaltire/careers.com Follow us on Twitter@KalTire
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The Okanagan Science Centre is recruiting fun, dynamic and energetic post-secondary students to join our Summer of Science 2012 team. Think you have what it takes to make this our best summer yet? More details at
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Vernon Golf & Country Club
Prep Cook Nature’s Fare Markets is looking for a Part time Prep Cook to join our commissary team! Must have experience deboning chicken as well as filleting fish and making soup stocks. If you have previous experience and are able to work flexible hours, please drop a resume off in person to Carmen between 8 am - 2 pm, Monday - Friday at Nature’s Fare Head Office: 4201 25A Avenue, Vernon BC. No phone calls please.
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Westwood Electric is currently recruiting for the position of Warehouse Assistant who will be based in our office in Vernon, BC. This exciting opportunity calls for a detailed orientated individual, with great organizational skills. The position will be responsible to meet a multitude of objectives including, but not limited to: • Shipping & Receiving responsibilities, including documentation preparation, bills of lading, manifests and verification of accuracy of incoming shipments • Assist with Vendor correspondence, including shipment setups, delivery instructions and expectations • Organize Warehouse - responsible to sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence and mark materials with identifying information. Pull and distribute materials, tools, or other stock items in order to fill site requests • Assist in the maintenance of inventory control and order processing through the use of a computerized inventory system
National Bank Financial is a national full service investment dealer servicing clients at more than 96 offices in Canada and abroad.
• Tool Service – Cross check and ensure all parts are complete and in good order, document tool & equipment repairs as well as mechanically repair tools as required
Our Vernon Branch is presently recruiting to fill a full-time position of
• Utilize and operate material handling equipment including forklift operation
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• Support with both building & yard maintenance as required • Assist with the company vehicle maintenance program
• Out of Office Services - drive company vehicles to pick up and deliver inventory as required • Promote at all times - Westwood’s Vision, Mission and Values
FIRE FIGHTER (Full-time - Permanent) Due to an upcoming retirement, the City has an opening for the position of Fire Fighter. Reporting to the Fire Chief, this position entails fire fighting, rescue, first aid, fire prevention, maintenance and operation of all fire and rescue equipment and facilities, and responding to other emergent situations. In addition, the incumbent participates in all related training activities on a continuous basis. Rate of Pay: (As per the IAFF – Local 1517 Collective Agreement). Please note that the City of Vernon’s current electronic recruitment system does not accept large capacity emails with attachments. We ask that you submit ONLY a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications, experience and current related certifications. Proof of certification will be requested at time of short listing. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date: April 26, 2012. Please quote competition 34-COV-12.
It’s spring! Go walking & listen to the birds while you deliver the paper! Consider being being an an independent independent carrier carrier for for The The Morning Morning Star. Star. Consider You will will earn earn extra extra dollars dollars three three times times aa week week to to deliver deliver our our award award You winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students & adults both welcomed! Students & adults both welcomed!
All our routes are currently filled but new HILL opportunities will come up. EAST RT 46 for - 35 Ave routes & 10 St Watch future available! Available Apr 18
• Assist others as required
The successful candidate will provide administrative support and superior customer service. They will also act as a resource person for clients concerning the firm’s products, procedures and policies with an excellent understanding of financial markets.
Technical requirements for this position include: • Good Computer skill; possessing knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word) • Must have attention to detail & great organizational skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
In this capacity you will be responsible for assisting the Investment Advisor with all tasks related to managing client accounts while maintaining a strong work ethic. You have experience in the financial services industry and successful completion of the Canadian Securities course is preferred. Please forward your resume to: National Bank Financial Attention: Debbie Hartwig 3100 - 30th Avenue, Suite 101 Vernon, B.C. V1T 2C2
• Forklift Certification preferred • Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving experience • Heavy lifting will be required throughout the workday approximately 50 - 70 lbs • Mechanically inclined & Electrical knowledge an asset • Self motivated & ability to work with minimal supervision • Enthusiastic & positive team player All applications will be handled in confidence and should be e-mailed quoting the job title and posting #12-04 WBC to jobs@westwoodcompanies.com or fax to 250-542-4915. Starting wage for this position is $16.00 per hour. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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Dynamic Rail Services has immediate openings for track construction and maintenance employees. Work is physically demanding and preference will be given to applicants with experience operating equipment. These positions are based out of Vernon, BC but may require working out of town for extended periods of time. Please submit resumes to info@khawk.ca or fax resumes to 250-541-0699.
Seasonal Fruit Processing Assistant positions available at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country) . Must have own transportation. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience and knowledge of cherries relating to receiving fruit, measuring quality & firmness and ensuring traceability following quality procedures and standards. Applicant must be capable of work in cool weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately July 3rd. until the beginning of September 2012. Pay range $10.50$14/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca
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BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 202-2706 30th Street Vernon, BC V1T 2B6 CASUAL RESIDENTIAL WORKERS - VERNON WHRC is looking for qualified and caring people to support adults with a developmental disability in a group home setting. HSW diploma or equivalent, First Aid/CPR, Clear crim. record, Clear driver’s abstract Valid class 04 BC DL, 3 References. Please send resume to: Diane Alcorn. Fax: 250-545-2503 or dianelka.whrc@shawcable.com
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Ranjit Dhaliwal Orchards 15850 Old Mission Rd, Oyama, B.C.Requires seasonal workers for thinning, picking, pruning from June 26-Oct. 50 hrs week. $10.25/hr. 250-5483017. Receptionist required for 10-12 hrs/wk. Must be a friendly energetic individual to join our team. Must be experienced, organized and able to multi-task. Please drop off resume to #105 3301 24th Ave, Attn: Tania Refrigerated Warehouse Person, F/T, physically fit with some heavy lifting, forklift certification & computer knowledge. Please reply with resume & references to Box #5, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon, BC. RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, must have drivers licence & criminal record check. Reply to Box #14, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM Yard Maintenance Handy Person required 1-2 days/wk. Great for student with car. Phone 250-558-7827after 6pm
NOR RENOVATIONS LTD. LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED ROOFING INSTALLER Only apply if you have a valid drivers license. Competitive hourly and piecework rates. Apply in person with Resume to 6230 Pleasant Valley Road Or fax resume to 250-558-3933 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society is accepting applications for two Summer Student positions:
SEASONAL labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately July 10th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to cherry picking, sorting, tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca The Longhorn Pub is seeking experienced Line Cooks. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 yrs experience in a pub or restaurant. Competitive wage & benefits. Apply in person to Eric 4513 25th Ave. Vernon T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com Welder/Fabricator, full time, competitive wages & benefits package offered. Reply to Box 20 c/o The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5
24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package. Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8
OfÀce Support OFFICE help wanted, 1-2 days a week, simply accounting experience. Fax resume to 250-546-9509 Att: Tracy
Sales WANTED immediately an experienced Technical Sales Rep for the HVAC and Plumbing market segments. Distributor experience would be an asset. Competitive salary and incentives. Please send resume to jobs@romcomm.com
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COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN Inland Kenworth-Parker Pacific Vernon BC is looking for a Commercial Transport Technician. The ideal candidate will be a journeyman but we will consider a 2nd or 3rd year apprentice that has CAT engine training. Cummins engine training would also be an asset. A commercial vehicle inspection ticket would also be an asset. Candidate must have a positive attitude, excellent working habits and be self motivated. Shift work will be required Monday-Saturday and you must have your own tools. This position reports to the Service Manager and it comes with a competitive wage and benefit package along with tool and boot allowance. Email your resume to lconnolly@inland-group.com or fax it to Service Manager, Lawrence Connolly at 250545-0999.
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EXPERIENCED SERVER & COOK Squires Four is looking for one experienced Server & one experienced Cook Minimum 2 years experience.
GAS FITTER / AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC Experienced Journeyman (6 years min. experience). Journeyman Wages upto $45.00/hr. based on exp. Construction, Oil Patch & Commercial. Excellent Opportunities. Must be able to work independently. Class 5 drivers license required. Call Fort Nelson Heating Ltd. 1.250.233.5033 or e-mail resume: fortnelsonheating@ hotmail.com
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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Whitecourt and Hinton, AB. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 **A1. DUMP RUNS, MOVING, All Renovations, Painting, Floors. Paul @ 250-550-4256 Handymen: Repairs, Reno’s, Painting, Window Cleaning, pressure washing, Landscaping, dump runs.250-550-9099 Will clean up your junk scrap iron & dead batteries etc. Also dump runs. Call us first Russ 250-546-2416.
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Kohler is a respected leader in kitchen and bath, engines and generators, furniture and accessories, cabinetry and tile, resort and recreation, and real estate. At our manufacturing facility located in Armstrong BC, Kohler produces high quality gelcoat and acrylic bathing products.
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As part of our fiberglass manufacturing team, you will be responsible for meeting daily production targets on a fast-paced production line. Applicants must be able to perform rotating shift work. Fiberglass experience is an asset, but not essential. To complement the Materials and Distribution team, we require experienced Shippers. Candidates must have shipping experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. This position requires forklift experience; however a current forklift license is not required. Kohler offers competitive wages and benefits; including extended health care, dental and group RRSP options. Positions are Full Time / Permanent with starting wages of $12 to $16.75 per hour depending on position and experience. If you enjoy a fast-paced team environment; provide us with your Resume by way of one of the following: Kohler Armstrong Human Resources In Person (preferred): 4150 Spallumcheen Drive Armstrong, BC V0E 1B5 OR By Fax: 250.546.8677
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#1: SUMMER STUDENT PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT The selected student will assist with the creation of promotion materials for the Society’s 2012/2013 presentation season. Some Fields of Study related to this job include (but not inclusive): Journalism, Graphic Design and Visual Arts. #2: SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT The selected student will assist with the implementation of summer programs at the Centre as well as assisting our Technical Director with seasonal maintenance.
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION A-Z Renovations • Renos • Repairs • Home Projects • Kitchen • Bathroom • Electrical • Plumbing • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp
Call Robert
250-309-4802
Nu-Look Homeworks Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”
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You Belong
HERE! CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900 WINDOW CLEANING
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 • mark.u@shaw.ca Supplier & Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
HANDYMAN
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Lawn & Garden Care
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Quality Work Guaranteed
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503-4606 • 558-3352 billshomerepair@hotmail.com
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Cleaning Services
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Eco Friendly Products
Tannis 250-558-8552 T
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
• Rock Retaining Walls • Landscape & Waterscape Design • General Excavating • Interface Fireguard & Tree Removal
250-550-7900 STEVE BERNHARDT
LANDSCAPING
Brighter Outlook
SPECIALIZING IN EAVESTROUGHING SOFFITS, FASCIA & SIDING 250.308.2059 250.275.4842
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SINCE 1992
CLEANING
ODEEM EXTERIORS
CUSTOM ROCKWORK SPECIALIST C: 250-938-2173 | H: 250-542-5300 | E: dsbernhardt@shaw.ca
window cleaning Residential & Construction Vernon, Armstrong & Surrounding Areas Deron Sanderson
Odyssey landscape • Landscape/Construction • Irrigation Installation • Synthetic Turf
250.306.2679
• Landscape Lighting • Rock/Block Retaining Walls • Water Features
www.odysseylandscape.ca
Wade Miller 250.938.5480 wade@odysseylandscape.ca • Homes • Water Stain Removal • Commercial • Construction Clean
Now With Ultra Pure Water Cleaning System Washing windows & sills up to 5 storeys VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA
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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 power raking & aerating 250-550-5386 SPRING HOURS
CARPET CLEANING
Monday to Friday 8 - 6 PM Saturdays 8 - 5 PM Sundays 10 - 2PM
Steam Cleaning Cleaning “The Ultimate in Carpet Cleaning” * Commercial * Residential * Automative
Call Clayte: 250-503-7701
CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION
Tazz’s
• Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel
250.542.7520
landscape and maintenance
• mowing/trimming • Block/ rock walls • Pruning/planting • Pavers • Stone patios/ walkways • Hedge trim/shape • Irrigation, water features • Small shrub/tree removal • Garden recovery etc. • Turf, etc.
250 540 0202 • 778 475 4846 terryhill999@yahoo.com
NAGY LANDSCAPING
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250-547-2429 • 250-306-9896
LAWN MOWING ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE
609 KAL LAKE ROAD
• Mowing, Aeration • Leaf Removal, Nutrient Management • Weeding, Pruning, Shrub & Hedge Shaping
Plan your deck or patio project now and ENJOY IT this summer! Top Quality Vinyl Decking Many Wood and Composite Options Custom Railings and Stairs E N T E R P R I S E S Superbly Finished Concrete Patios
Jed - (250) 306-7704
www.tcr-enterprises.com
HYDRAULIC REPAIRS/RENTALS INTERIOR MACHINE WORKS LTD. HYDRAULIC REPAIRS
RENTALS
Hose assemblies Fittings & Adaptors Quick Connectors Ph: 250-542-2371
Compactors Excavators/Loaders Landscape Equipment Ph: 250-542-2371
PRESSURE WASHING
Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren 250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395
FOR ALL YOUR PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS
OK Landing Lawn & Garden COMMERCIAL | RESIDENTIAL | STRATA
DECKS & PATIOS
Residential • Strata • Licensed • Insured
LAWN MOWING
We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver!
ALLSWELL
Twin Hills
CONCRETE
Call Jake BUS. 250-503-1270 | CELL. 250-351-5478
Ask for a FREE Quote! HOT • COLD • STEAM • GRAFFITI REMOVAL Ph: 250-308-7940 www.mobilepressurewash.ca
LAWN AND GARDEN
Concrete
Concrete
- Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs
Construction
“All Your Concrete Needs” - Framing - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl - Decks/Patios - Renos Complete - Post & Beam
Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268
• Raise & Level Sunken Concrete • Mudjacking • Polyurethane Lifting • Residential • Commercial • Free Estimates
Russ Gauthier
250-503-7926
ACCREDITED BUSINESS
Email: russ@accurateconcrete.ca Web: www.accurateconcrete.ca
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250-550-7900
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CRANE SERVICES
JACK WESSELL PAINTING
Repaints our specialty! â&#x20AC;˘ Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Doors â&#x20AC;˘ Windows â&#x20AC;˘ Trim â&#x20AC;˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ www.timetopaint.com or
KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
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New Construction or Renovations
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308-9783 549-5140
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Landscaping
Feed & Hay
Feed & Hay
Feed & Hay
Feed & Hay
Feed & Hay
Locally grown Pyramid Emerald Cedars 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; for $20. Many other Junipers & shrubs. 250542-6004. TOPSOIL Native, beautiful unscreened, organic $250./load; Landscape rock also available, delivered in Vernon/Armstrong area. 250-503-8162
Ginseng tarps 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 165â&#x20AC;&#x2122; for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation.
Grass Alfalfa mix hay for sale, excellent quality $5/bale (250)546-6690
*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
Landscaping
Landscaping
Livestock
Moving & Storage
HAY FOR SALE Grass & alfalfa grass, 1st & 2nd cut, small squares 70 lb bales. (250)546-8010
Landscaping
Landscaping
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay ALFALFA and alfalfa grass,round bales approx. 550 lbs. $40 each. Undercover, 100 plus bales Armstrong 250546-9974 or 250-260-8253 Alfalfa/grass hay, 650 bales @ $5. each. $4.50 each if you take all. 1 (250)546-6986 BARN STORED HAY. 2nd cut. No Rain $6.00/Bale (250)838-0039 COW HAY, tops & bottom bales. 250-549-0628 Dairy quality 2nd & 3rd cut alfalfa 3x3x8 bales,test avail, Delivery avail. Shavings & sawdust available as well. 250-838-6630. EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay. No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale. 250835-4748 or 250-833-9595 Good quality Hay, Grass mix, heavy square bales. Barn stored, no rain, (250)5429419, 250-309-5956
Convenient IN TOWN Location â&#x20AC;˘ Delivery Available â&#x20AC;˘ FREE Onsite Loading
â&#x20AC;˘ Topsoil â&#x20AC;˘ Bark Mulches â&#x20AC;˘ Decorative Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Flagstone â&#x20AC;˘ Landscape Supplies
SPRING HOURS
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
Monday to Friday 8 - 6 PM Saturdays 8 - 5 PM Sundays 10 - 2PM
We load pickups, trailers, etc â&#x20AC;Ś and we deliver! â&#x20AC;˘ Screened Topsoil â&#x20AC;˘ Decorative Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Natures Gold Products â&#x20AC;˘ Bark Mulch â&#x20AC;˘ Manure and Peat â&#x20AC;˘ Sand and Gravel
Authorized Dealer
250-542-8191 ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE
609 KAL LAKE ROAD
PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN Mon. to Fri. 8am to 5pm DECORATIVE ROCK Sat. 8am to 4pm WHITE DOLOMITE Sun. 9am to 4pm Closed statutory holidays. BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT LAVA ROCK SLATE LANDSCAPE FABRIC BARK MULCH TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL www.justrocks.ca
JUST
4620-23rd Street
www.vernonlandscape.com â&#x20AC;˘ Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.
250.542.7520
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
Repairs
by Norelco
Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEW Quality Professional Installations
Ph: 307-0387
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Residential Exterior Painting
â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Work â&#x20AC;˘ Competitively Priced â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Year Warranty
KITCHEN CABINETS!!
25 + years Experience
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TOM: 308-8778
STUCCO
Repairs
SERVICE DEPT. 6395 HWY 97N VERNON B.C.
250-545-2916
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Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Feed & Hay
Feed & Hay
FARM SEED
LAWN SEED
Horse & Sheep Pasture Mix
Creeping Red Fescue Kentucky Blue Grass 00 50/50 Mix 00 $ 95 5 lb ...............
$
43 20 kg ........... 85 10 kg ...........
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Non-Irrigated Pasture Mix 20 kg ........
$
12600
Seed Oats $ 50 lb ..............
1150
Other seed available
13 $ 95 10 lb ............ 26 $ 00 10 kg ........... 54 $ 00 20 kg .......... 99 3155 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, BC (250) 546-9174 Open Monday to Saturday
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Pets & Livestock
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay
Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING
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
Livestock
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
250-938-0868 Pasture for 20 Pairs. Trinity Valley Rd. (250)547-0127
Pets BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class June 14th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322
Auctions
Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER DOBERMAN pups, Ready May 2. Females & males, $500.ea (778)212-2468 PUG pups, 3 females. 2 males, 1st shots. Ready May 10.$750.eaFirm 250-503-2354 PUREBRED FRENCH Mastiff puppies. Vet checked, first shots, ready to go. $800. (250)306-2477.
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
UPCOMING SALES MCGLADDERY FARM SALE
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Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Pets
Auctions
Farm Equipment
WOLF HYBRID Cubs Avail. $850.Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna(250)-765-4996
BIG M AUCTION www.bigmtack.com Sat Apr 28th 11am @ 2970 Station Rd Falkland. Antiques, Colletibles, Tools, Saddles & Tack, Gift ware, Household Goods & More. Consignments Wanted 250-379-2078, 604-850-4238
www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com
Poultry Chicks - Dual purpose, isabrown X wyondot, $3.each, (250)260-7974
Merchandise for Sale
On Site - Salmon Arm Saturday, April 28th • 10:30am See our website for details & pictures www.valleyauction.ca 250-546-9420
TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?
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
The link to your community
Appliances
Building Supplies
YOUR NEWSPAPER:
#1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 Dryer, apartment size, 220 AMP, like new.$250. 250-5425698. Fridge, Kenmore, 18cuft, noise reduction pkg, 1month old, $650 obo (250)547-6570 Frigidaire Gallery 30’’ Range, Stainless, glass top, 3yrs, like new $400 Firm 250-558-7741
1x6 Cedar fence boards. No holes. 3’ - .90ea; 4’ - $1.40ea; 5’ - $1.87ea. Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC. 1-800-960-3388. www.rouckbros.com
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Farm Equipment Cherry Hydro cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes per hour, good condition, $50,000obo, (250)498-9696
Check out our April Specials on the web www.briteland.com
903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, B.C. Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
CITY OF ARMSTRONG
GARAGE SALE SIGNS Residents are reminded that garage sale signs are only permitted under the following conditions as per the City of Armstrong Zoning Bylaw: •
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Mon. - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00 Now Open Sundays 10:00-4:00
250-545-3420
Now In Stock
• Seed Potatoes • Onion Sets • Berry Packs • Packaged Seeds • Starter Trays & Domes
MOVING
MUST SELL! 6 PERSON
BEACHCOMBER HOT TUB.
Hybrid model, 2 1/2 years old. Like new, $4200. No taxes. 250-308-7005
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Signs must be free standing (not attached to a wood or metal utility pole, street sign pole, bench, fence, building or any other structure); Signs must be placed no sooner than 24 hours prior to the garage sale and must be removed no later than 24 hours after completion with an overall time limit of 72 hours in order to minimize the number of unsightly signs in the community; Maximum size: 1.0 square meter (10.76 square feet) in residential zones and 3.0 square meters (32.29 square feet) in non-residential zones;
A healthy local economy depends on you
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Firewood/Fuel Firewood for sale, cut to length, split and delivered prices vary (250)547-6533 lv msg. FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
Furniture Hide-a-bed $35.; Computer desk $30.; Small brass & glass dressing table $25.; 2 plastic patio chairs $3.; (250)5492774 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 Very nice, very floral, couch, chair & ottoman. $450 (250)938-3719
Heavy Duty Machinery 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 Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
For Sale By Owner
15010 Tamarack Dr. Sat April 14th. & Sun April 15th (8am-3pm)
GARAGE SALE DEADLINE
3:00 pm Wednesday Make sure to include : Address, Date and Time
Misc. for Sale Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
4 BMW 17inch alloy wheels $600 OBO 545 5101 or H 503 3144 9 only 12’x28’ storage containers or portable garage, 2 sides & 1 end. Total weight 250lbs. $449 each. 250-260-0312
Garage Sale Directory Starting Friday, April 13th. Call The Classified Department 250-550-7900
Industrial Sewing Machine Pfaff #1245 walking foot, single needle, sews upholstery leather, heavy fabrics. $1500. Mischele, (250)542-4687
LAVINGTON’S 18TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE: Sat. April 21st 8am NO EARLY BIRDS! Map of area listing all participating addresses will be available at the Ice Rink on School Rd. at 7:45 am. Concession at Ice Rink
Real Estate Acreage for Sale $164,020 11.8 acres cabin Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net
JVC DVD player $25 ea.; 5 Board Games (Risk, Scrabble, Scene It DVD Game & more) $30. takes all games. Call 250.307.4478 Kohler (bone color) Toilet, like new, with all connections, $125. (250)545-1446 Moving must sell. 6 person Beachcomber HOT TUB, Hybrid model, 2 1/2 years old, like new. $4200. No taxes. 250-308-7005. NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 No REFUNDS on Classified word ads.
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week
Patio or deck set 51” Octagon glass top table w/4 cushioned chairs to match, good cond. $185.00. Call Fred 250-542-9878. Shoprider Scooter, great for senior or disabled person, $700.obo (778)475-1588
VERY PRIVATE HOBBY FARM 9.96 Acres, 3-bdrm, log house, full basement, all cleared land, $459,900 10min Northwest of Vernon. 4855 Miller Rd. Spallumcheen, (250)546-8630
For Sale By Owner PRIVATE SALE Beautiful house built in 2000 by owner, Enderby, 3bdrm, 3bath, laundry room, all appl, garage, 12’x24’ garden space, close to stores and schools. $295,000. 250-542-6202.
Houses For Sale
Steno Chair, 5 wheels, as new $50. (250)545-3175 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 UPPER DECK HOCKEY AND GOLF CARDS Unbelievable collection, great investment value! Extensive and Rare Tiger Woods, Mike Weir, Adam Scott and Jesper Parnevik cards. Wayne Gretzky limited #/1999 set. Much, much more. Must be seen! Call 250.307.4478 Serious inquiries only please.
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258
Vacuums, Filter Queens, Electrolux both w/hose,power head & tools, $150.ea 1yr guaranteed 250-549-3352 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
For Sale By Owner
O’KEEFE2 Team @ OK West Realty Corp., Vernon
Houses For Sale
Sporting Goods OPUS Mountain Bike Hardtail HTRI - platinum TB 7005 Mikha MTB. Medium frame, like new. Only $500. Also Cougar single seat bike chariot w/4 packages (inc. bike and baby sling). Great condition $500. 250.503.4982
Barn Board BIRD HOUSES: 1’to 4’ Tall From $50 and up. A MUST SEE! Call Susie @ (250)542-0364
Buyer needs 1 Vernon Lot Will pay $75,000 - $150,000! Commissions Negotiable Call 1-877-509-9009 or email info@okeefe2.com
GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE
Bedroom sets, indoor & patio furniture, Boardroom tables & chairs. Desks, brand new book shelves, end tables, linens, tableware, Adirondack chairs, Benches, 3 kayaks, children’s items & Many Miscelllaneous items.
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins. Call Chad 250-863-3082 WANTED: 4’ or 5’ Rototiller, for (3pt hitch), Tractor. (250)546-8630 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted used clean kitchen cabinets, uppers & lowers, Oak face preferred. Will remove and pay up to $500. 250-549-8865.
PRIVATE SELLERS ONLY!
COLDSTREAM
IS CLOSING
Medical Supplies
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
ALEXIS park garage sale Groovy garment kids boutique girls toys & games little tykes play sets Sat April 14th 3806 36th St Vernon
Merchandise for Sale
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
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Merchandise for Sale
Houses For Sale
WANT TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR PROPERTY? sales associates average more experience and more sales per agent than their Competitors. There is no substitute for experience. Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale)
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
$
419,900
Brand new 2500 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.
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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
Kal Lake, 1 bdrm duplex, adult oriented, n/s,n/p, avail immed. $1290/mth 250-545-8914 MISSION Hill, 2 bdrm suites $800 avail now & $900 avail May 1st. W/D, fridge/stove. Incl utils. N/P. 250-306-6996
4bdrm, executive home, furnished, Silver Star, n/s,n/p, $999 + util., May 1-Nov30. 250-558-5045. ARMSTRONG, 5-bedroom home, available now. Recently redecorated, large fenced garden. $1400 per month. Possible mortgage helper. Contact Charlette Lavik (250) 5463119 or email rsmith@iol.ie Beautiful, 3-bdrm, 2-bath, upper, Oyama, lakeview, 7min walk to beach, RV parking, w/d, $1100+1/2util, May1, 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 Charming 1914 Heritage Home, hardwood floors, 2-bdrm, 5appl, non/smokers, n/pets, Avail June 1, $950/mo + util, (250)503-2445 Large 3bdrm, 1.5-bath South Vernon area, lg kitchen, big yard, $1100+util avail. immed, 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443,
Apartment for Rent
55+, no pets. Walking distance to Downtown Safeway. Top floor 2 bdrm,1 bath. In-suite laundry. UG parking. Secure entrance. Elevator. $800/month + damage deposit +utilities. Cable, phone not included. Available immediately. Call Kelly to view 250-306-8725
Darren Chinchilla
250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 incl utilities & cable TV.
MOVE IN INCENTIVES
1604 31st Street 45+ Building 1 & 2 Bedroom From $595 - $845 • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator
250-503-7315
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• 2 bdrm bsmt suite of home. Laminate floor, own yard, pet friendly, central, FS, WD. $850.
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Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
Mobile Homes & Parks
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
Coyote Crossing Villas PHASE 3 NOW OPEN 10 mins. to downtown Vernon, Boat Launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch just minutes away. Custom order your new home today!
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www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com 1990 Gibralter Mobile 14 x 70, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept, new windows/hot water tank/carpet. MUST BE MOVED!! $45,000.250-5476712 or 250-307-1475
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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
2 Bedroom Apartment 4100 Alexis Park Drive Renovated & spacious, f/s, air. Move-in incentives.
Call Betty 250-549-2770
Look Here
1, 2, & 3 BEDROOM Senior oriented building Across from Schubert Centre Heat/hot water included Inside Scooter parking. Call Mike
250-542-8989
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES
BEST APARTMENT By Vernon golf course, 2 bdrm, FS, DW, AC, laundry HU, ground floor, gas FP, very roomy & bright. Available May 1. $800/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
250-542-5580
MOVE IN INCENTIVES 2 Bdrm Apartment, 3611 27th Ave., +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.
Armstrong
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Suites from
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Rent includes F/S, DW, A/C, heat, hydro, hot water, in-suite laundry and designated parking. N/S, N/P Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. On-site Resident Manager.
Good Incentives available with Lease Options
250-542-1701
Open House 5812 Teal Drive. Today, Sun Apr 15 1-2:30pm 3000sqft, 6-bdrm, Fulton area.
250-503-7315 250-545-7251
2 bdrm 1 bath level entry townhome. End unit. Great retirement home. NS, NP. Adult building. $725/ month, single senior rate $675/month. Available immediately 250-558-8762.
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
Open Houses
1&2bdrm, adult building, Downtown, f/s, $600-$750./mo Avail now. 250-260-8454 1bdrm apts, clean, cozy, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, f/s, heat, hot water, cable locker/prkg n/s n/p starts @ $650. furnished avail 250-550-4069 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 Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Small pet okay. Seniors, NS. includes heat. 778-475-3047 Vernon. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apt in Quiet Bldg, F/S Included N/P, $695/mo Plus Utilities, Call 250-308-8500 6min from Enderby Newly Reno’d Bachelor Suite, with f/s. $550, avail now 250-517-8657 Armstrong updated 1 & 2 bdrm,off street prkg. $625. & $725.250-317-1333, 307-0848 Belmonte Apartments, new mgmt, reno’d 1bdrm. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937.
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
GREAT VIEW 2 bdrm, 2 bath, view to OK Lake, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry. Available immediately. $750/mo. Sorry, NS.
$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.
Bright, Clean, 2-Bdrm Apt in Downtown Area, Fridge, Stove, Heat & Hot Water Included, Pay Laundry, No Pets, $725/mo, Call 250-308-8500
No REFUNDS on 1 week Classified Word ads. Spacious, 1-bdrm, 1-bath, suite, kitchen & living room, quiet area behind Village Green Hotel $750/mo, Avail now, no partiers, Ref Req, call (250)549-4467
Commercial/ Industrial
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon 2400 sq. ft. across from Central Hardware, great exposure. Available April 1. $1600 gross lease.
250-542-5580 LOADING DOCK ACCESS and overhead door - 2160’ $1,574 per month GROSS Also 1440’ - $1,050/mo. GROSS Call Ray @ 250-549-0198
COMMERCIAL/ WAREHOUSE SPACE
Convenient downtown location, approx. 2000 sq. ft, heated overhead door & man door. Call (250) 308-8500
Historic Main Street
CALL ABOUT RENT INCENTIVES 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250-545-5773 East Hill, Lakeview Manor, 1 Bdrm & Bachelor available, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 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 Lakeside 1-bdrm + den, roof-top patio, pool, hot tub, under ground parking, storage, utilities included, N/S, N/P, 6appl, Avail Now, $1400 (250)545-3890 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 Lrge 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, close to downtown, laundry in building, small pets allowed, avail now. See castanet “downtown 2bdrm” for pictures. $750 mo 250-306-6123
Homes for Rent
Commercial Solutions info@globalwestcommercial.com
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Darren Chinchilla REALTOR®/PROPERTY MANAGER
Homes & Investment Property Specialist
250-309-1742
• 1 bdrm lower suite, newly finished bsmt. New 5 appl, galley kitchen, huge living rm, small bdrm, Mission Hill, on-street parking, NP, NS. $750, utilities incl. • 2 bdrm townhome, Arbor Lee (Alexis Park). Recently reno’d, looks great, large living area, new AC wall unit, dedicated parking, small deck, FS, WD. $800. • 2 bdrm lower suite, Mission Hill, pet friendly, laminate floors, driveway parking, own yard, central, utilities incl. $850.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm townhome, Arbor Lee (Alexis Park) 1½ bath, laminate floors, dedicated parking, 1200 sq ft, 5 appl, good shape, NP. $950. • 3 bdrm large bsmt suite including utilities, yard, good parking, shared laundry, laminate floors. Pet friendly. $895. • Completely furnished home on the lake. Boat launch & dock, lake views, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, 5 appl, 2 level outside deck, balcony off master bdrm, gar, storage under gar, parking across road. $2,000 on a year lease.
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon For Lease
3,000 sq.ft. Storefront Office or Retail
chlvernon@shaw.ca 250.542.5100
COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE IN LAKE COUNTRY 1100sq’ Office space for lease. Reception area, four offices, coffee/ storage room. Located on Beaver Lake Road, 1 1/2 blocks from Highway 97. Easy access. Offstreet parking. $1100.00/month +utils. Lease negotiable. Phone:(250)766-3700
EAST HILL 1 + 2 bdrm wartime house on 15th Street. Neat & clean, big fenced yard, full bsmnt, F.S., W.D. Available May 1. $995/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.
250-542-5580 SILVER STAR
Newer 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome. Fully furnished and ready to go. Tandem garage. Available April 12 to November. Very reasonable rent for the right tenants. NS, NP, #25 Pinnacles. 250-558-8762
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 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail.March 1 $900/mo. +util. 250-545-4461 250-503-7296 Coldstream, avail now, 2bdrm 1 bath, n/s, n/p, $700 + Hydro, f/s,w/d hookup. Near beach, parks,schools .250-503-1324
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 2BDRM - ENDERBY,FENCED yard big shop, f/s, w/d, d/w, n/s, n/p. $1000 + utilities avail May 1 250-804-9481 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Fintry area, lrg Lake view Lot, $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 604-596-5645. 3bdrm 2 bath, den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, n/s, n/p, very clean. R/R & credit check $1200. 250-545-7466 3-bdrm, 6 new app., a.c., hard wood, granite, n.s., n.p., Ref. $1175 + 65%util, May 1 (250)351-4468 3-bdrm, BX area,very clean, quiet street, large fenced back yard, n/s, n/p,f/s. Avail now. $1200 + util.250-545-5841. 4-bdrm, 1.5-bath, a/c, covered deck, fenced yard, Easthill, n/s, n/p, Avail May1, $1350/mo + util, 250-549-0738 4-bdrm, 2-bath, older home in Lumby, $1000 + util, n/s, n/p, Avail May 1 (250)547-2498
Property Management
Property Management
Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203
Cottages / Cabins QUIET 2 bedroom cottage, farm setting, Vernon side of Lav. 10 min from dwntown. $950/mth incld. utilities and laundry. N/S N/P. call 250309-4761
Duplex / 4 Plex
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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Recreation
Book Your Summer Vacation Beachfront cabins Mabel Lake - Lumby End. BBQ, dock, boat launch. RV and camping sites.
pstinn@hotmail.com Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, newly renovated, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 BELLA VISTA area, shared furn’d house, includes all meals, Sat TV, internet, pool, lake view, N/S, N/P, avail May. 1st. $850./mo. 250-503-7875. Bella Vista share house, yard & patio. n/s, mature person, $575. incl, util, inter/sat,w/d avail now. 250-503-1211.
Storage M&K Storage 8x20 containers for rent, our yard, $100/mo. 24 hr access 47th Ave & 31 St. 250-545-2936. SPECIAL Yearly Rate Available.
Suites, Lower 1 Bdrm Bsmnt Suite overlooking Kin Race track. 900 sf incl w/d/f/s storage avail. Privacy on acreage, but in town convenience, Incl utilities. $850 Available May 15. Call 604619-6147 1-bdrm daylight BX basement suite available starting May 1. Freshly painted, new flooring, W/D, F/S, air conditioned, patio area, large yard. Cat OK, references required. $650/month plus utilities. Call 250-558-8949 1bdrm East Hill, new, laminate flrs, w/d, close to town, small pet ok. $800. (250)308-6374 1bdrm, mtn/lake views, Pv.entry, W/D DW, NS/NP, storage, parking, near college,Spacious $725/mo. 250-938-2679. 1bdrm, newly reno’d, sep ent, very quiet, ns/np, parking, DT, $625.incls util. 250-308-1917 2-bdrm, 1-bath, basement suite, Private laundry, near Alexis Park school, $900/mo, util/incl, (250)308-8845 2-BDRM, Armstrong, with laundry, newly reno’d., ns, np, $750 util/incl, Apr 15 or May 1 250-546-3309, 250-306-4356 2-bdrm bsmt, $800/mo, n/p, Avail Immed. (250)260-1879, 250-351-4543 2bdrm, spacious in new executive home, W/D, F/S, incl. all util.$925. ns, np, avail.May 1st. Call to view(250)306-9600 2-bdrms, W/D, F/S, references needed, n/p, n/s, util incl, $800 (250)545-3269 Avail now. 2bdrm walkout, Lumby,5-appl, f/p, ns, $800 util/cable incl. Avail Immed. 250-547-1425 BRIGHT suite in Middleton. Available April 15. Laundry, utilities and satellite. $775. 250-545-3394 East Hill, 2bdrm basement suite, 2 blocks from Silver Star Elementary, n/p,n/s, shared util w/laundry. $900 250-5505413.
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Motorcycles
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Boats
HARWOOD area - Large 1 bedroom suite with European shower, (no Bath) Gas Fireplace, Separate entrance, Shared laundry, Quiet tenant only, ns, np. $650 incl utilities not phone or cable. Avail. now. 250-545-6066
FULLY Reno’d 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Family friendly complex, close to schools & shopping. N/S; N/P; F/S; W/D; DW. Available immediately. $1000/mth. Call 250-549-1679 OR 250-5506991
SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com
1999 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Excellent shape - great ride. Low mileage with lots of extras like pipes, saddlebags, windshield, floorboards & crash bars. 250550-6991 or 250-549-1679
1995 Isuzu - Rodeo 4x4, new brakes, exhaust, & tires, exc cond, Black/4-dr 155,000kms, $4495. obo (250)542-2822 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, runs good, $2200.obo (250)549-3654
2 Sun Fracker Pontoon boats, 28’ & 24’,both w/bimini tops & 115 hp Mercs & Tandem trailers $13,500.ea (250)547-8736
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Suites, Upper 1*, 2 bed fully furnished and equipped Silver Star Chalet suite. April 1 to Oct 31. $800 pm. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1 a Av Immed, private, large deck, great view, 3-bdrm unit, n/p, Comm/area250-542-0060 1bdrm Downtown, N/P, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util.incl. $750/mo (250)260-3196 1bdrm suite, main floor 6-plex. $515 inclusive, util, pets neg. Avail now. 250-308-9520 2-bdrm, 1-bath, 1100sqft, f/s, d/w, a/c, w/d, Clean, bright & spacious, bus route. $1000/mo (250)215-4564 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. 2bdrm, awesome East Hill, location, walk to downtown, laundry, gas stove, util incl, small pet friendly, $950. 250-938-4840 2-bdrm, close DT, References & DD req. N/S, N/P, $750 + hydro, 250-558-9656 2-bdrm, Easthill, quiet adult building, garage & heat incl, shared laundry, n/p, n/s, $750 (250)558-0305 2bdrm Hunter Store area, Laundry, Carport, deck, garden, n/s, n/p, ref’s & DD req. $900. + 1/2 util 250-558-9656 2-bedroom suite in Lavington. Bright, clean & quiet. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $650/month +utilities avail immed. 250938-4529 or View at http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com
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NEWER 2 BEDROOM
Phone Rose 250-549-0665
Townhome rental Special rate $750/month Contact Peter Hill 250-558-8362
BROOKSIDE GARDEN RENTALS FAMILY ORIENTED COMPLEX
Antiques / Classics
1993 Chev Lumina APV. 135K one owner. Excellent running cond. $1450. (250)549-2530 2004 Z06 Corvette 405 hp 6 speed 29,000. kms 37,500. phone 542-8317.
1981 Ford Granada GL 2-dr, 76,948kms, exc. cond., 2 owners, always garage kept, all factory options & documentation. $2950.obo Phone Rick 250-545-8069. 2-1979 Ford Pickups,1 F250 almost new rebuilt motor, good parts truck, 1 rare 350 runs well,$1700/both 250-260-7878
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 DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
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Recreational/Sale
GUARANTEED Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
Recreational/Sale
2009 20’ HIDEOUT TRAILER TAKE OVER PAYMENTS $141/MONTH OR $14,000.
Wanted: smaller 5th Wheel, in good condition, reasonable price. (250)306-8011
Motorcycles
Snowmobiles
2005 CR85 Honda, good cond $1750, (250)545-4661
12’ Lund Alum boat $650. (250)547-9449
Utility Trailers
Utility Trailers
2007 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6
$
10,500 Terry Baptist
BANNISTER 4703 - 27th Street, VERNON 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599
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Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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Only 70,000 kms
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Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460
WHOLESALE TRAILERS
PLEASE CALL 250-309-1138 OR 250-540-1044
Trucks & Vans
2003 25’ Kustom Koach fully loaded, mint cond., $13,500 obo. Call 250-503-1045 after 6pm or leave a return number.
1986 Mazda RX7 coupe, auto, only 150K, no rust, good shape, with complete parts car, $3500 obo (250)546-6743 2006 Honda Civic LX, Coupe, Sunroof, Manual, new all Seasons, 48,000K, exc/cond, $12,500 OBO (250)275-3255 PRICE REDUCED! 2009 black Hyundai Sonata. Excellent condition. Loaded with options! Extended warranty and financing available. 111k km, $10,900 obo. Drastically reduced, MUST SELL! 250-497-5191
Excellent condition. Queen bed, with bunk above or can be made into storage. Bathroom with shower & tub, sink outside bathroom, stove, microwave, double sink, fridge with freezer, kitchen table turns into double bed, 19” plasma TV, CD player with in & outside speakers. TV hook up on outside of trailer, outside shower, lots of storage, couch turns into a bed, beige and green colours. Lots more extras!
Trucks & Vans
1992 Gulfstream “Friendship” 36’ cummins diesel, exc shape $38,500.obo (778)475-1588
Thinking About Selling Your RV? Tesko Auto Sales Park & Sell Program. 250-938-1258 teskovernon.com
Cars - Sports & Imports
Auto Accessories/Parts
3-bdrm, 1.5bath, full bsmt, near hospital & downtown area, Ref. Req, no partiers, Serious Inq only, Under New Mangament. 250-549-4467 2-bdrm Townhouse, spacious, walkout, reno’d bldg, parking, patio, a/c, water incl, $850,1/2 month free rent. Pet friendly. Also 2-bdrm, apartment, reno’d, 3appl, a/c, balcony,water, parking incl, $800,. (250)769-0626, Vernon, BC 3bdrm townhouse 1.5-bath, walking distance to town, $850/mo. 250-558-5053.
Recreational/Sale
Cars - Domestic
Townhouses 2½ baths. Natural gas fireplace, hardwood floors, 4 new appliances. Full bsmt. Garage. At Bella Vita Summit. Available May 15th/12, 1 year lease required. $1250.00 per. mo.
2000 Honda XR 50, mint condition, $1,000.obo. 250-5454713.
Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743
DL#9133
Ask for Terry Baptist!
• Cargo Trailers • Snowmobile Trailers • ATV/Quad Trailers • Hydraulic Dump Trailers • Flat Beds • Tilt Decks • High Decks • Utility Trailers • Car Haulers LARGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM
546-6999 • Toll Free 1-866-546-5899 DL#30652
Adult
Trucks & Vans
Escorts
2005 Dakota 4x4, ext-cab, 2nd owner ex/cond., low Km’s, First $10,500, Rick 306-5656 2008 F350 shortbox, crewcab, 4x4, all options, incl navigation & power moon roof, sprayed in boxliner & new tires, 75K, $34,500,250-558-9796 Vernon
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
Boats 16 1/2 ft Campion Ski/Fish boat with soft top 65 hp Merc and 4.5 hp kicker ,seats 6, galvanized trailer. Ready to go. $3500. 250-547-0081 (2) 2004 Yamaha XL Waverunners, w/double EZ load Trailer, Covers, great condition $8500 obo (250)275-3255
MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 Sexy blue eyed Bikini Babe Brooke, 22, Island Barbie Tia, 23, 250-938-7154 Hiring Swedish Massage, Sensual to Deep Tissue Exxxtreme Bliss. In/Out 250-307-8174
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
COURT BAILIFF’S SALE OF LAND In the matter of Farm Credit Canada, Petitioner vs. Eric Sebastian Harrer and Joyce Marion Harrer, Respondents. By virtue of an Order issued out of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, dated the 28th day of February, 2012, bearing Vernon Supreme Court Registry No. 47185, we will sell by sealed tender to be held at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., on the 1st day of May, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock in the forenoon, all the right, title and interest of the Respondents, Eric Sebastian Harrer and Joyce Marion Harrer, in and for the following land, more particularly known and described as follows: PID: 013-591-240 The North West Quarter of Section 5, Township 40, Osoyoos Division Yale District PID: 013-591-371 The West Half of the North East Quarter of Section 5, Township 40, Osoyoos Division, Yale District PID: 013-591-461 The North Half of the South West Quarter of Section 5, Township 40, Osoyoos Division, Yale District PID: 013-591-495 The North Half of the South East Quarter of Section 5, Township 40, Osoyoos Division, Yale District Registered Owner in Fee Simple: Eric Sebastian Harrer Taxation Authority: Vernon Assessment Area For Legal Notations, Terms of Sale and Conditions of Sale, please visit www.interiorbailiffs.com for more information.
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/†† Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Malibu LS (R7B), 2012 Orlando LS Sedan (R7A), 2012 Equinox LS (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Financing Services for 84/60 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Malibu LS/2012 Orlando LS and by Ally Financing for 72 months on 2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119.05/$138.89/$166.67 for 84/72/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. ††1.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Financing Services for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 1.99% APR, the monthly payment is $127.63 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $720.94, total obligation is $10,720.94. ∞OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. + For more information visit iihs.org/ratings **2012 Chevrolet Orlando fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Comparison based on fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.WComparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands Δ2012 Chevrolet Equinox FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive segment based on WardsAuto.com’s 2012 Middle Cross Utility Vehicles Segment, excludes other GM models.WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ¹ © The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.
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**MSRP is $29,730 including freight and PDI of $1,640. For all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. #Limited time lease offer based on a new 2012 CR-V LX 4WD model RM4H3CE(S).*3.99% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $328. Downpayment of $3,076.23, ďŹ rst monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,820.23. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. **/#/* Offers valid from April 1st, 2012 through April 30th, 2012 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
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