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As the heat wave continues, Tyler Kruysifix, nine, plays keep-away with Horatio Andow, seven, as they stay cool in the peanut pool at Vernon’s Lakeview Park Wednesday.

Okanagan forests heating up RICHARD ROLKE

ing to get crunchy underfoot.”

Presently, the Vernon area Flooding has evolved into has a moderate fire risk rating, fire. while it climbs to high as you Sandbags along near Salmon Arm. rivers and creeks are It’s expected those being abandoned ratings could climb as and now officials are temperatures remain increasingly focused high over the next on sweltering temperfew days (27 today, 32 atures and the threat Monday, 32 Tuesday). of wildfire.

A primary concern “The potential is is residents may disKayla Pepper certainly there,” said count the fire threat Kayla Pepper, fire because much of June information officer and early July was wet with the Kamloops Fire Centre. and cool, and flooding domi“The pine needles are start- nated media headlines.

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“We don’t want people to be complacent,” said Pepper.

So far in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the North Okanagan, there have been 115 wildfires. Of those, 85 have been caused by people.

“We are forecasting lightning this weekend and we are asking people to be cautious,” said Pepper.

“We don’t want to split (firefighting) resources by handling unnecessary human-caused fires.”

People are asked to extinguish campfires properly, not throw cigarette butts into grass

or brush and to watch for sparks coming from ATV exhaust systems.

If the wildfire threat continues to increase, officials may have to consider a ban on campfires.

“We’re monitoring conditions around that,” said Pepper.

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Three large events running simultaneously will challenge the RCMP. Police will be on hand for the Sturgis North Music Festival, Trade Show and Motorcycle Rally Wednesday to Sunday at the MotoPlex Speedway in Spallumcheen; and at the 23rd annual Salmon Arm Summer Stomp Thursday to Sunday at a rural property on Salmon River Road.

And they’ll be at Armstrong Metalfest Friday and Saturday at the Hassen Arena and Interior Provincial Exhibition grounds.

“It creates a challenge for us for sure,” said Sgt. Dave Evans, who heads up the VernonNorth Okanagan RCMP’s rural operations.

“We’re here to provide policing service to the area, and these three are happening at the same time.”

Evans expects a significant number of people coming to the region for the events, but maintains planning for all three has been a combined approach, and not done in isolation from each other.

“With the influx of persons expected at the size we’re expecting for these events, it requires not only operational planning, but the bringing in and increasing of on-duty resources,” said Evans.

Regular on-duty members will be utilized as will additional regular members on overtime.

Citizens On Patrol and auxiliaries will also be used, giving the RCMP presence at all three functions.

The detachment’s North Okanagan Traffic Safety and Integrated Road Safety units will be utilized on the highways and roads near the events to ensure safety.

Evans said planning has also been done to make sure there are police resources available to cover the communities during the time of July 18 to 22.

“We’re taking measures to make sure we have sufficient resources to deal with regular core policing responsibilities that we do all the time when there are no events.”

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News Return to VSS stirs up special memories ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

T

he hallowed halls of Vernon Secondary School felt bigger 30 years ago to Catherine

Polder.

A proud member of the VSS Class of 1982 – Yahoo ‘82! – Polder was one of close to 125 alumni to take part in a special tour of the old school with its brick walls and lack of windows as part of the class’ 30-year reunion festivities July 6 and 7. “It feels so condensed, somewhat smaller than I remember,� smiled Polder, now a legal administrative assistant in Vancouver. “It’s the end of an era.�

The old school is giving way to the new VSS, which is slated to open in January 2013.

However, a proposed tour of the new facility was not allowed as part of the reunion festivities, due to liability issues. “My understanding is the new school will be one of the most up-to-date schools in Canada, so that’s a good thing,� said Polder. “I guess the new school is needed so I have to say, just because of that, it will be a good investment for the future.�

Herb Lafontaine was the principal in 1982.

Current VSS principal Morris Vardabasso addressed the grads (plus partners and spouses) who showed up for the tour in the school auditorium.

occurrence.

Her two daughters, Kaitlyn and Melissa, have graduated from the old brick building, and her son, Greg – if things go on schedule, as planned – will be part of the first graduating class of the new VSS in June 2013.

Still, this time around, watching old classmates gather in the halls left Poggemoeller with a surreal feeling. “Looking down the levels, seeing groups of people my age sitting around, talking, it gave me a strange sensation taking pictures of them,� said Poggemoeller. “Everyone was walking around trying to find their lockers.�

The weekend for Yahoo ‘82 included a wine and cheese Friday night, the tour, and a dinner and dance Saturday.

Close to 185 grads, out of a class of 500-plus (VSS was the only high school in Vernon, featuring Grades 11 and 12, in LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR 1982), returned for the reunion Class of 1982 grads Thom Wells (right), and Wade Watson, with his wife Virgie Watson, check out their class photo weekend, which was organized during a tour of the old Vernon Secondary School.

by Poggemoeller, Doreen Fochler (nĂŠe Markson), Marj Kuhn “Rumour is you guys want to Polder and the others who took on the wall leading to the audito(Green) and Tracy Johnson take a brick home as a souvenir. part in the tour stopped along rium. Like most of the old class (Christensen).

If you do that, the school will colthe five levels of the main buildphotos, it is fading, unlike recolThey were able to organize the lapse,� joked Vardabasso. ing, ventured over to the gym and lections of perhaps simpler times. tour with help from Class of ‘82 “Enjoy the nostalgia of the shops, and everybody got quite “The memories are starting members Mike Sawka (teacher) school.� a kick out of seeing the drama to come back but it took awhile,� and Todd Hay (maintenance), Vardabasso also pointed out department’s green room, whose said Polder. “The pictures on the who work at VSS. that the new VSS “has windows in walls are covered with autographs wall are great. All of us seemed so “I think everyone had a hoot. every classroom.� and (welcomed) graffiti. young back then.�

The weekend was a lot of fun,�

Many classrooms at the existOne of the highlights was seeFor Debbie Poggemoeller (nÊe said Poggemoeller. ing VSS are void of windows. ing the class’ grad picture hanging Striker), being in VSS is a regular

Teenagers rescued by helicopter from Enderby Cliffs RICHARD ROLKE

It’s not known how long the Enderby area teens — a 16-year-old boy and an 18-yearNorth Okanagan residents are being old girl — had been on the mountain before advised to prepare for the heat they called for help with their celafter a dramatic rescue Thursday. lular phone.

Two teenagers were hiking the Vernon Search and Rescue was Enderby Cliffs Thursday afternoon called at 4:30 p.m. and 19 volunwhen the 35-degree temperature teer members responded. overpowered them and they susBecause of the condition of tained heat exhaustion. the teens, the helicopter long-line “Heat stroke can be deadly,� extraction team from Penticton said Leigh Pearson, with Vernon was required.

Leigh Pearson Search and Rescue. “They weren’t able to hike back “At one point, the girl passed down. They had used all of their out before we got there.� energy up,� said Pearson of the youths.

The pair were flown to Vernon Jubilee Hospital in serious condition. Their condition was not known as of deadline Saturday.

Pearson says the teens weren’t prepared for the hike in hot weather. “They had one tiny bottle of water between the two in blazing hot temperatures,� he said. “It’s a steep climb up the Enderby Cliffs and they burned themselves out hiking.�

Pearson believes the incident should remind residents to plan ahead when heading outdoors and to consider weather conditions. “Pick your time of day better and you can

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Armstrong ready for water meters RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Water conservation efforts are moving ahead in Armstrong.

Installation of residential water meters will begin in the next few weeks and should be done by Dec. 31.

“We’re happy to see it going forward,” said Mayor Chris Pieper.

“Water conservation is the big thing. Control of the resource is also important.”

Each home will receive a letter outlining the timing of installation.

There is no charge for the meter or installation unless a resident refuses to let the contractor enter their home or property.

In those cases, a meter pit will be installed on the city-owned road allowance adjacent to

“We’ve had a few people who don’t want meters.”

— Chris Pieper the lot and the property owner will be billed for the additional costs.

“We’ve had a few people who don’t want meters,” said Pieper.

“Some people have said ‘You’re not coming into my house.”

Largely because of the controversy over B.C. Hydro’s smart meters, the city is making it clear that water meters will not be wireless and no wireless transmissions will be created.

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siderably more,” said Pieper of why hardwired meters are being used.

The total price tag for the water meter program is $683,000, with 60 per cent of that coming from water utility reserves. There is also support from the federal gas tax fund and the Okanagan Basin Water Board.

While meters are being installed now, con s u m p t i o n - b a s e d billing will not begin until 2014.

“This will provide time for residents to see their water consumption patterns and understand how they can make changes that would reduce consumption and costs,” said Terry Martens, the city’s chief financial officer.

“The city will be reading the meters in 2013 and will provide consumption statements to residents showing what their proposed bill would be under a consumptionbased billing system.”

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Horse racing gets underway at the Vernon Race Track today at 1 p.m., with gates opening at noon.

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After one false start, they are off to the races at Kin Race Track.

The Okanagan Equestrian Society has confirmed a successful entry day for the races scheduled for today. “After having to cancel the races scheduled for the previous weekend due to a shortage of race horses, we have brought in horses from across B.C., Alberta and the northwestern states for this weekend’s races,� said Ed Woolley, society president. “There will be a number of locally owned horses as well competing for the purses on the first race date of 2012.�

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Housing construction is remaining strong in Vernon.

There were 16 housing starts in June, up 14 per cent from 14 units in the same month in 2011.

Of the 16 units, there were 13 single-detached starts and three multiple units.

Year-to-date, there have been 80 housing starts in Vernon, a 23 per cent increase from 65 units during the first six months of 2011.

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that there is sound reasoning behind this privatization, or stop it – just say no.”

Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster insists there Olsen believes questions of transparency suris nothing inappropriate about the government’s round the government’s handling of the matter. possible selling off of liquor distribution.

“If Eric Foster and his caucus colThe NDP opposition has released leagues allow this privatization scheme documents that suggest the provincial to move forward without due diligence, government did not have a plan for privathey’ll be making the same mistake they tization of liquor warehouses until it was made when the HST was brought in,” he approached by private sector interests. said.

“They can say whatever they like but “They will further erode public trust the government makes the decisions,” said in government.”

Foster of the NDP. But Foster defends the process.

Eric Foster “There is no insider business going “It’s open to anyone who wants to bid on.” on it. How much more open can you be Mark Olsen, Vernon-Monashee NDP than an open call for proposals?” he said, candidate, is calling on Foster and his Liberal col- adding that no decisions have been made. leagues to reject the selling of parts of the Liquor “The whole purpose of this was to see what the Distribution Branch. best deal is for British Columbians. If the proposals “This is proceeding without a business plan and received aren’t a better deal, it won’t happen.” without discussion with the B.C. beer and wine and restaurant industries, and without meaningful debate within the government,” said Olsen.

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B.C. Transit and the city indicate ridership is up 8.7 per cent over last year.

“Vernon residents identified transit expansion as a top priority and the investment into it is paying off,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky.

Figures recently provided by city hall showed ridership was down in April and May Rob Sawatzky compared to March 2012. It has since been determined the data was not complete and did not reflect the entire North Okanagan.

Actual B.C. Transit fare box numbers show 46,277 riders in March, 37,915 in April and 38,940 in May. So far in 2011/12, there have been 440,438 riders, compared with 405,271 in 2010/11.

May ridership was up 6.5 per cent from the same month in 2011, while April ridership was down 2.3 per cent.

“That may be due to the transitioning of the transit exchange and finalizing the new transit schedules,” said Meribeth Burton, B.C. Transit spokesperson.

Transit ridership in June was up 0.8 per cent in the North Okanagan.

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hortly after word came of the death of B.C. historian and politician Bill Barlee, my wife searched through her seemingly endless trove of B.C. books and produced half a dozen of his original self-published quarterlies, known as Canada West magazine.

The earliest one is winter 1970, where the publisher’s note advises that subscription rates were increasing 20 cents per year to $2.95.

Subscriptions were up to more than 1,600 and counter sales were increasing, but costs were also up and Barlee refused to accept either display advertising or U.S. subscriptions.

The only colour pages Tom Fletcher in the issue are high-quality prints of four majestic paintings commissioned for the magazine. Irvine Adams’ scenes of sacred aboriginal sites in the Okanagan-Similkameen include The Gateway to Inkameep, where Barlee remarks: “Today that stream which once teemed with redfish, no longer surrenders its once-valued harvest and the perimeter of the desert is gradually being eroded by man’s questionable progress.”

With the typography of Old West wanted posters, Barlee provided tightly sourced accounts of B.C.’s legends.

“Lost gold mine at Pitt Lake” analyzes and adds to earlier accounts that begin with an aboriginal miner known as Slumach, who would periodically arrive in New Westminster to squander a small fortune in gold, then disappear up the remote tidal lake. Slumach was hanged for murder in 1891 and in the next 70 years, 11 men would die trying to find his secret.

A scientist as well as a storyteller, Barlee concluded that the area’s geology is wrong and the fabled gold-laden creek “probably does not exist.”

A passion for prospecting runs through the magazines, and hints at Barlee’s aversion to treasure-seeking Americans.

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gold, and according to Nelson Star reporter Greg Nesteroff, Barlee believed they continued to loot Canadian heritage sites.

Nesteroff was inspired by Barlee’s work, and traced his lonely mission to restore the ghost town of Sandon, “the mining capital of the Silvery Slocan.”

Barlee bought a surviving block of buildings in an effort to make Sandon another Barkerville, but heavy snow collapsed them. As tourism minister, Barlee found money to build replicas, and construction began on three.

But Barlee lost his Penticton seat to Bill Barisoff in the 1996 election, and today only halfbuilt shells remain.

“He was still selling Sandon’s restoration as an economic saviour for the region when he ran for federal office in 2000,” Nesteroff writes. “But by then he was ridiculed for it, and finished a distant second.”

Barlee’s 1972 Canada West profile of the boomtown of Hedley would resonate in his career as an NDP MLA and cabinet minister in the 1990s. Hedley’s Nickel Plate and Mascot mines produced fortunes in gold, silver and copper before they played out, and Barlee led the fight to preserve their history.

Today, you can tour the Mascot mine, a proud historical site with a spectacular climb up the rock face that serves as the Grouse Grind of the B.C. desert.

I first discovered Barlee as a reporter at the Kelowna Capital News in the early 1980s, when he did a weekly history show on CHBC television called Gold Trails and Ghost Towns. A bare-bones studio affair with tales and artifacts displayed for host Mike Roberts, the show lasted a decade.

Barlee didn’t lack courage, quitting a teaching career in Trail and Penticton in 1969 to start his magazine.

On subscription fees and a few classified ads, he built a life’s work that allowed him to walk the boardwalks of history and the halls of power.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

Who says it doesn’t pay to be a politician — even for a blink of an eye?

With the B.C. Liberals in a freefall and the provincial election 10 months away, a number of MLAs are leaving politics.

While it is always admirable to see men and women take an active part in the democratic process, it is indeed a decision that often pays lucrative dividends far beyond anything a working stiff will ever realize.

According to Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation figures, Dave Hayer’s 12 years in office will give him an annual pension that will start at $47,600 when he turns 65 and climb to $62,900 when he turns 80.

The CTF estimates Kevin Krueger will enjoy an annual pension of $87,700 when he turns 65, one that will rise to $115,700 when he turns 80. All that for 17 years in office. The MLA pension plan is indeed gold-plated as taxpayers chip in $4 for every dollar the MLA contributes.

More maddening is the fact the B.C. Liberals, under thenleader Gordon Campbell, campaigned in the 1996 election against exorbitant pension plans. The NDP won and implemented a reasonable pension plan, one in which the taxpayer would add $1 for every dollar the MLA contributed.

In 2007, however, Campbell reversed his position and brought back a trough-laden pension.

Political pension plans at the provincial and federal levels are a disgrace and do nothing to counter the perception (which is reality) that entering the political arena is the path to setting yourself up for life, with your retirement funded well by taxpayers who can barely get by.

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wo recent letters to the editor on the topic of marijuana (cannabis) show how deeply divided our society still is about this totally natural plant.

I should point out that I have never smoked a cigarette, let alone a joint. Like many Canadians, I viewed with something approaching horror the prospect of a “stoned” generation that relied on a psycho-active substance to help them get through the day.

But in recent months, I have done a complete about-face when it comes to liquid medical cannabis, because I have seen with my own eyes how effectively it can deal with one form of cancer.

I can quite understand why the medical establishment wants nothing to do with cannabis as a healing agent. Just think back to the time (if you can) when surgery for peptic and gastric ulcers was routine – that is until Australian Dr. Barry Marshall discovered that peptic ulcers were caused by the bacterium helicobacter pylori.

The medical establishment of the day pooh-poohed his ulcer research, so he drank a petri dish full of cultured H. pylori, expecting to develop, perhaps years CLIMATE CHANGE Two tipping points in our planet’s atmosphere have now been passed. A global temperature average of 2 C, and 400 ppm of C02.

The Greenland ice sheet is now disintegrating faster than ever, and falling into the ocean and that will result in a two to seven metre rise in ocean levels. Ocean water temperatures are increasing which makes evaporation easier and therefore, more rain clouds. The patterns of precipitation will also change, and cause the probable expansion of subtropical deserts.

Changing patterns and more water vapor is probably why we are getting so much rain and flooding, and this could become routine.

Forget the sunny Okanagan.

The burning of any fossil fuel releases additional C02 into the atmosphere which causes more climate change. No fossil fuel is any cleaner than the other when measured by the creation of C02 when burned. They all create C02 which is the cause of climate change.

This B.C. Liberal government is

later, an ulcer. To his surprise, it took only three days for symptoms to become apparent. He then took a course of antibiotics to heal himself.

His self-medication worked, he published his results, and in recognition of his discovery he was awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize for medicine.

When was the last time you heard of people undergoing surgery for peptic ulcers? Vernon Jubilee’s peptic ulcer sur-

going to burn natural gas to generate electricity, to compress natural gas for sale to the Orient.

The cost to liquefy the gas will be more than the gas is worth.

The huge amounts of natural gas burned for liquefaction, combined with the burning of the gas shipped, will release millions of tons of additional C02 into the air and use the atmosphere as a dump.

It doesn’t matter where it is burned because it takes only a week for C02 to diffuse around the world.

This action is more ridiculous and reckless because Canada’s natural gas reserves are about 11.5 years, then we become an importer.

It angers me that this Liberal government can wave a magic wand and say that burning natural gas is clean, and that it’s all right to burn up B.C.’s natural gas reserves.

They are saying to hell with the future, while they watch the flooding and the melting. For more information, Google "global warming, Wikepedia."

Ron Tuttle

gery rate has fallen 40 per cent during the last 10 years. Today, the first line of treatment is a few pills.

I believe the Dr. Marshall process will happen with cannabis. When the medical establishment finally accepts that the chemical compounds in a natural plant can kill cancer cells and add years to the lives of cancer sufferers, there will be a dramatic decrease in the need for surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, CT scans, MRIs,

FUNTASTIC IS GREAT The owner and staff at Dutch's Campground would like to say thanks to the Funtastic organizers, the staff at the tourism offices and so many other people and businesses in Vernon for a job well done with Funtastic events.

With many ball teams and visitors staying at our campground, we heard nothing but positive feedback from all staying in the area and taking part in the festivities. Even the rainy weather did not put a damper on the participants. Many said it was the best year yet. We have folks who have been coming for about 10 years.

The late night shuttle from the site is really fabulous. We close the campground gates at 11 p.m. to ensure all tenters and campers are safe, and we saw team after team dropped off safe and happy, whether they lost or won!

This event is a big plus for our community. It takes much hard work to pull off so smoothly. Way to go.

Darren Dalgarno, Dutch's Campground

PREOCCUPIED The B.C. Liberals have been in power for more than 10 years.

During that time, our forests have been decimated by pine beetles and our infrastructure has been pillaged by metal thieves. Did our provincial government react by planting a sufficient number of replacement trees? Have those self-proclaimed guardians of freeenterprise enacted legislation to effectively target dishonest scrap metal dealers? Absolutely not.

In spite of the difficult economic times, Premier Clark decided a provincial holiday in February was more important (and that’s only because she thinks another holiday will somehow help her get re-elected). Planting more trees would have been an investment in the future, something she obviously doesn’t care about. Setting up a small task force empowered to bait and punish unscrupulous scrap metal dealers must be too obvious for a government preoccupied with its own survival.

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antibiotics, painkillers, even hospice care – and all those other “services” generated by the cancer establishment. Alzheimer’s disease might become a thing of the past.

So might Parkinson’s, MLS, lupus, diabetes and on and on.

Fatal conditions could become chronic instead of acute, manageable instead of fatal. I am not writing a fairy-tale here.

But it won’t happen until more ordinary people like me become active in the campaign to make liquid medical cannabis –i.e. cannabis oil, juice and tincture - readily obtainable; until medical school students are taught that the human body is teeming with receptors for THC, the active ingredient in the plant; until governments stop acting like big brother over its supply, and more importantly, loosen their ties with big pharma and big medicine.

Our social media is way ahead of government, hard at work spreading information about the healing qualities of cannabis. But as I write, the plant does not have “street cred." That’s what is needed, and that’s what will develop at an ever-increasing tempo. It’s too late to stop it now!

Jo Jones

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Community grant crucial ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Money from the provincial government helps Armstrong’s 2012 budget.

The city will receive $426,886 from the ministry of community, sport and cultural development’s small community and regional district grants.

“This is part of our annual funding from the ministry and it’s a big part of our budget,” said Mayor Chris Pieper. “It’s nine per cent of the total revenue for the city.”

This year’s grant is an increase over the one the city received in 2011.

The city did not qualify for any of the ministry’s traffic fine revenue sharing program, and Pieper said that’s because the city’s population is under 5,000 and do not have to pay for policing matters like cities and towns whose population exceeds 5,000.

Traffic fine revenue sharing monies are used by those communities to help pay with policing numbers and community-based public safety programs.

Taxes roll in Property tax season ended on July 3, and Armstrong’s chief financial officer Terry Martens commended the city’s front office staff for doing “an exceptional job in assisting taxpayers at the front counter and on the phone.”

“This was the first year of allowing online payments at all major financial institutions,” said Martens.

“This certainly cut down on in-person payments at our front counter.”

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Armstrong is receiving funding from the provincial government for 2012.

As of July 3, 94.6 per cent of current taxes had been collected, up from 93.9 per cent in 2011.

Tax penalties amounted to approximately $29,000, compared to $35,000 last year.

This was the second year for online home owner grant applications, and a total of 153 grants were processed online, up nine from 2011.

Centennial planning commences Council received an update on the beginning of 2013 centennial celebrations from newly hired co-ordinator Terri Wong, of Event Options.

“She’s started organizing a committee that she wants to get together,” said Coun. Paul Britton.

Wong is looking to fill eight positions on this committee: entertainment, secretary, invitations, financial, groups and organizations, media, heritage and grants.

Letters will soon be going to groups to talk about their participation in centennial celebrations

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So I am 6’3” tall, weigh 200lbs and 68 years old. I look and act younger.

Lifetime non-smoker and social drinker. I was in the floor-covering business for 41 years in Vernon and am now retired. I am active and busy currently rebuilding my home. I like wiener roasts in the wilderness, sandy beaches and ploughing snow. I go to movies, read books and watch TV. I love Hawaii. I go on road trips throughout western Canada and U.S. I have a well developed sense of humour and am a happy person. I do not sit still for long. I spoil my mate. I have two grown children from my first marriage and two grown step children from my second. We are all close. I am unhappy without the natural companionship of a significant other. I need someone to validate my life. On the downside, I am not a dancer. Sorry!

Who am I looking for? Now we are on dangerous ground. I would not necessarily have thought my previous mates and I were perfect matches, but they turned out to be spectacular. I admire women who make themselves attractive and have a sense of style. Women with a good choice of wardrobe, jewellery and makeup complimented by a current hairstyle. Great shoes are just that. I love happy, optimistic people who embrace life. I need the tempered wisdom and support only a woman can offer. Must be a non-smoker. Because I have some faults I expect that anyone I meet to be likewise. Understanding and forgiveness has to be part of any package for each of us. You have to be able to evaluate me and tell me if I qualify. You must be honest and straightforward. You probably are the type of person who normally would not respond to something like this. Be brave. After all, I had the temerity to run this ad. Now it is your turn!

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Five local groups will share $115,080 in provincial gaming grants.

The Vernon Figure Skating Club will get $30,000 while there is $16,649 for the North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Association, $35,000 for the North Okanagan Arts Council, $24,000 for the B.C. Freestyle Ski Association and $9,440 for the Vernon Volleyball Association.

“Vernon benefits greatly from organizations like these,” said Eric Foster, VernonMonashee MLA. “From figure skating and volleyball to the arts, this funding will make a real difference in a lot of lives around the North Okanagan.”

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There’s a new sport in Greater Vernon.

Yellow lines have been added to one of the tennis courts at Sawicki Park for pickleball enthusiasts.

“Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country among active older adults,” said Mike Knights, a recreation programmer.

“Here in Vernon, there is a committed group that have been filling up the Priest Valley Gym at the recreation complex for the past year.”

Pickleball involves a racquet sport and aspects of the sport are similar to badminton and tennis.

The Regional District of North Okanagan has had lines painted and purchased four portable pickleball nets. They can all be used simultaneously on the one tennis court.

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The nets can be rented by reserving them in advance at 250-545-6035.

“There is no charge to rent the nets, however, a credit card is needed as a damage deposit,” said Knights.

“If you are someone looking for a consistent set time to play pickleball, if you are

interested in trying it for the first time or perhaps don’t have a partner, recreation services has created two pickleball programs to help out.”

On Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 to 11 a.m., and on Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to dusk, recreation services has the court

reserved to run social pickleball programs.

Court #2 will still usable for tennis while the pickleball courts are in use.

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Lumby and Cherryville sports and arts groups The Monashee Arts Council also wants EAAC could be coming together to increase awareness. to look at establishing online and telephone regisThe White Valley Parks, Recreation and Cultural tration and payment for program guide Advisory Committee is considering a activities. request from the Monashee Arts Council “We believe this is an essential part of to publish all events in a brochure. our initiative and that making the reg“The need to consolidate activities istration and payment process easier for going on in the community,” said Rick residents will increase overall participation Fairbairn, EAAC chairperson. and ensure the financial viability of all of “We want to try and make it easier for our new and existing program offerings,” residents to participate in programs.” said Doug Jones, with the Monashee Arts The brochure would include all arts Council.

Rick Fairbairn workshops, performances and recreation Fairbairn says technical issues must be programs offered by the Monashee Arts reviewed before a decision can be made on Council, Cherryville Artisans and White Valley’s online registration. recreation department.

“We will take a look at what the regional district The estimated cost of the brochure is $1,300 can do about adding things to the website,” he said.

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The future of the Canadian Rangers are in the North Okanagan.

Each year, Junior Canadian Rangers from across Canada participate in enhanced training sessions.

This year, they are in Vernon until July 30.

The location is ideal for the planned activities which include canoeing at Kin Beach to help build confidence and a two-day hiking expedition in Winfield.

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— Chelsea ColCol vious camp-outs where activities were often at least an hour away.

“This is ideal,” said Alan Robertson, one of the JCR instructors.

“The set up at d-lines (Vernon Army Camp barracks) is perfect for the camp and there is so much here to offer.”

The training provides junior rangers with unique skills that transfer to their local patrols and help them get involved in their communities.

“It’s very important because I like taking it back to my patrol and telling them how much fun it is because it boosts some of their confidence to come out on these trips,” said 17-year-old Sammee Comer, a JCR mentor from Pouce Coupe.

Included among the many activities was Pay it Forward, a community awareness day Thursday.

It saw the rangers volunteer at various locations throughout the community and the event ended with a barbecue at the barracks.

Becoming a JCR provides youth with a great opportunity to be successful for the future whether they continue on as rangers or not.

“It’s really important, you learn teamwork, how to survive and how to work together,” said Chelsea ColCol, an 18-year-old mentor, from Alert Bay. “It builds up your self-esteem, gives you confidence and gives you the ideal of helping each other out without being asked. It gives you the ability to think for yourself rather than waiting for someone to tell you.”

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Local RCMP officers continue to make sure the region’s waterways are safe.

Police boat has been on the water every day for the past week.

“They have been on all our popular lakes: Okanagan, Kal, Wood, Mara and Mabel,” said Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

“Over that time period they have checked approximately 120 boats.”

Charges were laid for the following violations: no spotter while towing; operator with no competency card on board; no vessel license (numbers on the bow; and insufficient approved

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Officers report that a number of boats were sent off the lake for equipment violations.

“There are certain violations for safety reasons that they will not let the boat continue to operate,” said Molendyk. “They want to remind boat owners and operators that safety should be your number one priority when you are out on the water.”

The detachment wants to remind all stand-up paddle boarders that they need to be aware that it is an offence to be out on the lake with no life jacket on the board.

Several times they have Gord Molendyk encountered a paddle boarder in the middle of a lake with no life jacket.

The shifts when the police boat was on Kal and Okanagan Lakes over the weekend, officers issued 17 warning tickets for various boating regulations including not having a working waterproof flashlight (it is a requirement of the boating regulations).

Officers also wrote two violation ticket’s for consuming liquor in public at Kal Beach.

During patrols of Okanagan Lake, they rescued a stranded boat that had five people on board including an infant.

Local residents can expect to see the RCMP patrol boat out on the local lakes regularly this summer.

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Housing amendment in works RICHARD ROLKE

market rates and the Morning Star Staff other half at below Efforts are underway market rates. to ensure additional “The developers are affordable housing in determined to proVernon. vide some City counof this,” said cil supports Coun. Juliette an official Cunningham community of affordable plan amendhousing. ment that The prowould see posed land a parcel on use designaOkanagan Cleo Corbett tion must Avenue go still go to a from low public heardensity residential to ing for input. medium density resiSewer extension dential. goes ahead “This fits the projAnother Okanagan ect they want to do and Landing neighbourthe market out there,” hood is hooking on to said Cleo Corbett, long city sewer. range planner, of the A majority of developer’s plans for a property owners on 48 townhouses.

Aquarius Road have Eleven of the units agreed to pay for the would be rented out, extension of the sewer with half priced at system. They will repay

the city the $198,000 “We’ve always had a cost of the work. federal grant before and However, Coun. we didn’t receive that Bob Spiers questions this year,” said Coun. the approval process.

Patrick Nicol, who “Seven helps organize out of 12 Canada Day (properties) activities. isn’t a very The money good majorwill come from ity,” he said. surplus funds “ T h e for the Rick other five Hansen 25th are getting Anniversar y Patrick Nicol something Relay this imposed spring. they don’t want.”

Canada Day festivities funded Vernon’s Canada Day celebrations are getting a boost.

City council has agreed to provide $1,723 to help cover the cost of the sound system needed for the event in Polson Park July 1.

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Exemptions must be applied for on an annual basis and approval in one year does not imply or suggest that approval in any subsequent year will occur.

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Thousands of Canadian students take on the challenge of public speaking in a second language every year.

And at this year’s Concours d’art oratoire, Vernon School District French immersion students came out in force to research, write and share a speech to their peers at school, at the regional level at Okanagan College and, ultimately, at the provincial championships at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus.

Grade 7 Beairsto student Sage Shaw took the top prize for his grade, won the regionals in his category and then came in second place at the provincials.

His speech, on chaos theory, was inspired by a science book he received as a gift from his grandmother. “When I was younger, I used to get stage fright, but not anymore,� said Sage, who enjoys the

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French immersion students share their love of the language by participating in this year’s Concours d’art Oratoire: Noah Schneider (front left), Grade 6, Harwood; Sage Shaw, Grade 7, Beairsto; Eli Vlahos, Grade 6, Beairsto; Ellen Van Buren (back left), Grade 7, Harwood; Kate Beatty, Grade 8, Seaton; Marina Lor, Grade 9, Seaton; and Laurisa Dohm, Grade 11, Seaton, along with Beairsto kindergarten teacher Lauren Merler, a former Concours participant. challenge of learning a new language and is considering a future as a writer. “My teacher, Monsieur (Ian) Cox was really helpful, and I’ve had help from my mom because she was also in French immersion.�

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Sage’s mom, Kerry Bokenfohr, said despite the teachers’ job action this year, students at Beairsto, Harwood and Seaton have all been able to take part in Concours. “It could not have happened without the teachers’ support,� she said.

Sponsored by Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Concours is Canada’s largest annual French-language public speaking competition, involving close to 100,000 students every year.

All kindergarten to Grade 12 students have the opportunity to participate, as students write a speech in French and present it in their classroom.

Every student is awarded a certificate and a prize for their efforts, and parents are invited to attend. “It’s wonderful that so many students have the opportunity to present at the district and provincial levels, but what we

really want to celebrate is the hard work that all of the students do to prepare and perform their speeches,� said Bridget Trainor, CPF rep for Beairsto. “It is an involved process that requires creativity, research and practice on the part of every student.�

Beairsto vice-principal and teacher Brendan Robertson is a former French immersion student. “Having been both a French immersion student and teacher and doing Concours every year, I know just how much effort these students put into their language learning,� he said. “However, I am always amazed at the quality of our students’ spoken French. It simply astounds me how successful the immersion program is.�

The late French immersion (LFI) program at Harwood has been both popular and successful.

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Vice-principal and teacher Rita Tedesco calls her students a joy to teach.

“Students work exceptionally hard to learn the French language in only two short years,” she said.

“There is no greater learning than that where students can reap the immediate benefits of their efforts.

“In this case, the reward is being functionally bilingual. These kids deserve the recognition of being motivated, enthusiastic students.”

Grade 11 Seaton student Laurisa Dohm started French immersion in Grade 1.

“It’s good to learn a second language because you have that capacity as a child,” she said. “And since we live in a bilingual country, Grade 10 French just isn’t enough.”

For Marina Lor, French is actually her fourth language, something she hopes will be useful in her future career as an international lawyer.

“So this gives me another leg up, plus as a lawyer you have to be able to speak in front of people, so Concours is a really good way to learn,” said Marina, who also speaks Persian and Mandarin.

Beairsto kindergarten teacher Lauren Merler is

a former French immersion student and longtime Concours participant.

“Parents ask ‘why put my child in French immersion?’ and my answer is ‘why shouldn’t you?’” she said.

“People say they worry about their kids learning to read in another language, but the process is the same; you are learning to use the same decoding skills as you would use in English, such as sounding out words.”

Merler, whose mother, Marilyn Merler, was principal at Beairsto for 10 years, said taking part in Concours was more of a mandatory activity than a choice, but she’s grateful for the experience.

“I love speaking in front of people and I think that’s why I became a teacher,” she said. “And Concours taught me to feel a sense of accomplishment for something I did all by myself, and taking part in the provincials is such an amazing experience because you’re with all of these like-minded people in the same place. It teaches you poise and also how to deal with your nerves.”

For Merler, spending her working day at Beairsto is something of a dream come true. When the family lived in Merritt, they would come to Vernon to ski at Silver Star and drive past Beairsto.

“My mom used to say, ‘One day, I’m going to work

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City of Vernon PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment for 6468 Okanagan Landing Road

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons or persons who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned bylaw at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, BC: BYLAW # 5376 (ZON00199 – Zoning Bylaw #5000 Text Amendment) Applicant:

Kevin Cherkowski

Purpose:

To amend the definition for “cottage, tourist”, as contained in Zoning Bylaw #5000.

The amendment proposes to allow up to 30% of the cottages in a strata development to be used as permanent residences. Currently the definition does include a provision that would allow for a “cottage, tourist” dwelling unit to be used as a permanent residence.

Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaw should be directed to the Planning Department, located at City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, BC or by calling 250-550-3634. Copy of the bylaw and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from July 16 to July 23, 2012.

Any correspondence relating to these applications can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between July 15, 2012 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address.

Thursday, July 19, 2012 Lakers Clubhouse - 7000 Cummins Road 3:00pm - 7:00pm Proposed OCP Amendment for 6468 Okanagan Landing Road - Okanagan Crossing (Lot 2, DL 62, ODYD, Plan 1744, except Plans 24116 and KAP86124) The applicant is proposing to change the OCP land use designation on the subject property from Residential - Low Density to Residential - Medium Density with the intent of developing a 248 unit housing project with associated commercial development. The proposal includes 57 affordable/attainable four-plex townhouse units, 57 market four-plex townhouse units, 48 market row housing units, 40 affordable/ attainable apartment units and 46 market apartment units. All attainable and affordable units are proposed to be ownership units governed by a housing agreement and a resale covenant.

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THE CITY OF VERNON WOULD LIKE TO INVITE THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT PHOTOS The City of Vernon website has launched a new Photo upload page for use by the public.

We are always looking for images that portray the best Vernon has to offer for both residents and visitors to the North Okanagan.

If you have digital photographs that you would like to share with us, please take a minute to complete the form and upload your image for random rotation on our website.

If your photo is accepted, your name will appear as a photo credit. The url to this page is www.vernon.ca/photo_upload.

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Downton shuttles to Pan Ams KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Forget summer vacation. Running down shuttlecocks on a badminton court will represent much of Matt Downton’s school break.

The 18-year-old Seaton grad is training at the Vancouver Lawn and Tennis and Badminton Club in preparation for the Pan American Junior Championships, July 22-29, in Edmonton.

Downton, who plays singles and doubles, qualified for the Pan Ams by pocketing a pair of gold medals at the National Under 19 tournament in Moncton earlier this season.

“I expect to be the best player I can,” said Downton. “I want to do some damage as a Canadian player on the international stage. We’re not traditionally very strong in the Pan Ams.” Sponsored by Black Knight, Downton began hitting shuttles at age four with his dad, Terry, who took up badminton while in university in Saskatchewan.

“I started playing provincial tournaments at eight or nine in Under 10 so I played all the better players.

It taught me to be patient; you have to learn how to lose before you win.”

The 5-foot-7, 145-pound dynamo amped up his training in the Under 12 division, teaming up with Vancouver’s Stuart McDonald to win the provincial U12 title.

“In U14, things started getting really fun and I went to the B.C. Summer Games in KimberleyCranbrook and I won in singles and our zone was third.”

He also enjoyed success at the U16 level, helping Team B.C. place second at the westerns in Winnipeg.

In U19, Downton plays on the national circuit which features six or seven events a year. He and Victoria’s Candice Ip struck gold in mixed doubles, while he and Sam Dunner of Coquitlam did likewise in tournament play.

At junior nationals in Moncton, Downton and Dunner lost in three sets to the No. 1 ranked doubles team in the semifinals. The top two U18 doubles teams advanced to the Pan Ams. Canadian Olympic coach Ram Nayyar has worked with Downton in Vancouver the last few years, and likes what he sees.

“In essence, he’s a scrappy player,” said Nayyar.

“He plays with a lot of heart and he’s very fast. His primary strengths are that he’s tenacious and very fast.”

Downton, who also trains at the Okanagan Regional Badminton Centre in West Kelowna, will play for the Langara College Falcons next season on a scholarship.

Nayyar and some guest Danish coaches are fine tuning his game prior to the Pan Ams. “I’m probably one of the fastest players,” said Downton, a former Rep and House soccer forward.

“I can’t hurt you from the back of the court but I’m not going to let the bird hit the ground and I’ll make

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Vernon’s Matt Downton, an 18-year-old Seaton grad, is headed to the Pan American Junior Badminton Championships, July 22-29, in Edmonton. He will compete in both singles and doubles. a nice shot.”

Matt and his dad put on major road miles going to tournaments, and Matt is thankful for the support.

“My dad has been my role model. He pushed me in the right direction. He dragged me on the court and gym and was my coach since Day 1.”

Said Terry, who is quite a Masters player: “Matt and I played in the Seattle Open. Who gets to play at the Open level with your kid? It was cool. We drove together 20 weekends (this season). We solved a lot of problems in the car.”

Added Terry: “I’m 48 and I don’t win anymore, but it’s not a waste of time to play me.”

Matt, who used to play a lot of badminton with his older brother, Mitch, also credits his mom, Danie, for being a “huge supporter.”

The beginnings of badminton can be traced to mid-18th century British India, where it was created

by British military officers.

The fastest badminton stroke during game play was Fu Haifeng’s 206 mph (332 km/h) recorded smash.

Vernon’s Mackenzie Barrie cooled off after a scorching second round at the B.C. Junior Girls Golf Championships at the Osoyoos Golf and Country Club.

The 16-year-old leapt up the leaderboard with a 1-under par 71 Wednesday, but finished Thursday and Friday with rounds of 74 and 81 to finish 12th at 309 (21-over).

Port Coquitlam’s Anica Yoo overcame Taylor Kim to claim the title, finishing at 11-under (74-70-6568-277). Kim was four strokes back (66-7469-72-281).

■ At the B.C. Junior Boys in Roberts Creek, Coldstream’s Chris McEachran-Law played steady over four rounds to finish 21st at the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club.

McEachran-Law fashioned a 75-7674-75-300 to end at 12-over.

Chris’s brother, Matt, recorded his best round of the event Friday to finish 63rd (79-78-83-77-317).

Austin Bosquet, also from Coldstream, carded 78-78-75-89-320 to wind up 68th.

Victoria’s Matthew Broughton (72-72-6970-283) ended strong to finish two strokes ahead of runner-up Kevin (Suk Woan) Ko of Coquitlam (68-7275-70-285).

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The Vernon Controllers rediscovered their scoring touch in a 2-1 upset win over Longhorn Impact Thursday at Marshall Field #5.

The Controllers opened the North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association Masters Division tilt with a short passing attack to create numerous opportunities early, but Impact keeper Dawn Lemiski was up to the challenge.

The 8-2-2 Impact converted one of just two shots in the half, with speedy Edeen Ramsay and Kim Wiebe working a give-and-go. From 10 yards out, Wiebe volleyed a great cross from Ramsay past a stunned Mickey Templeton, who had no chance on the play.

The 7-3-2 Controllers equalized in the second half when Jacquie Nuyens worked her magic to set up hard-working Emma Louis for a post-and-in blast. Nuyens, in Gretzky-like fashion, set up Jenn Spitzer, who launched a rocket just inside the near post for the winner with five minutes to go.

Krista Copeland and Krista Backer were stellar in the midfield, and Michele Wernicke and Leslie Epp kept the Impact attack at bay. Jenny Currie and Val Percy were solid on the back line, and speedy Jody Pope was stellar in running down Ramsay and Wiebe on multiple breakaways.

Said Controllers’ coach Doug Macdonald: “Very hard to single out one player; everyone gave it their best you couldn’t ask for anything more.”

In other Thursday Masters action, Goplen’s Drillers clipped Shuswap Merlot 2-1 on a muggy Marshall #1.

Both teams were understaffed, resulting in all the players having no breaks. Merlot (4-5-3) took the lead at the 25-minute mark, but the Drillers (3-8-1) answered five minutes later. Forward Karen Zupp, unable to shoot in the 18-yard box, passed back to Michelle Loxam who hammered the ball perfectly over the keeper’s outstretched arms.

The Drillers dominated play through the second half, with halfbacks Michelle Connolly, Karinda McGaw, Aggie Golosinski and Loxam servicing forwards Geri O’Brien and Zupp.

With 10 minutes to play, O’Brien celebrated her 40th birthday by delivering a great pass to McGaw, who calmly scored her first-ever goal.

Defenders Kate Ball, Jodi Peshko, Tracey Hill and Krista MacCagno held Merlot at bay, making life easy for Driller keeper Shawn Nickoli.

In earlier Masters Division play, Bonnie Mann turned in a stellar shutout performance as the Chick Kickers blanked Rosters 4-0 Tuesday on Marshall #1.

Jenny Garnet started the scoring with a beautiful goal off a pass from Jen Sorochuk, who then made it 2-0 on a great head in from Trish Cox. Cox set up yet another goal with a sweet cross to Garnet. Colline Johnson completed the scoring.

■ In women’s Division 2 play Thursday, shortstaffed Centerline Attack fell 6-0 to Randy’s Rockets.

In danger of forfeiture, Centreline had a seventh player (the minimum allowed) arrive at the last minute. In an act of sportsmanship, Rockets’ head coach Kees Huisken sent out just nine players.

Dana Dimmick and Kris Ponto shared netminding duties for Centreline, while Charly Leverman ran miles in the heat. Tammy L’heureux generated some quality chances, and Mandy Norwood and Anna Clark were terrific up front. Stephanie Paull and Allie Geisbrecht also persevered in the heat.

Capri Insurance (2-8-3) forfeited their Division 2 game with North Okanagan United Tier 2 (7-2-4)

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Longhorn Impact’s Edeen Ramsey (right) lunges to intercept the Controllers’ Leslie Epp in women’s Masters Division soccer play Thursday at Marshall Field. The Controllers upended the Impact 2-1.

Thursday due to a lack of players.

■ Mike Lloyd pulled the hat trick as Kal Tire doubled Westside 4-2 in men’s 50+ league play Thursday night at Constable Neil Bruce School in West Kelowna.

Defender Ted Sheehan, on a 25-yard breakaway and rocket low shot, opened the Kal Tire scoring. Glen Cochrane and Mughar Mann replied for Westside.

Central defender Roger Irving returned from six weeks on injured reserve and was the Longhorn Man of the Match for the Tiremen (8-5-1).

In other 50+ action Thursday night, Vernon’s Silver Stars settled for a 2 - 2 draw with the Kelowna kickers on Marshall #3.

The 5-6-3 Stars went down 1-0 to the 10-man starting Kelowna squad early after miscommunication on a back pass resulted in a breakaway goal.

The Stars got on track and evened the score with a tap in from Mahmoud Abdelkader, on a Jenne Heberts cross. The play was very slow from the extreme heat, and as was noticed by a few players on the next field, a dog was chasing a cat, and they were both walking too.

Rob Ross put the stars ahead 2-1 by burying a nice through ball. Kelowna tied the game in the dying minutes with a rush down the right side, catching helpless keeper Ray Tims out of his net on the challenge. Dick Markin was the Stars’ Man of the Match.

Vernon’s Unity Martial Arts sent fewer members, yet came home with more medals (23) from the 33rd annual Can Am International Martial Arts Championships at UBC’s War Memorial Arena in Vancouver.

“We showed that even with a smaller team we are still a force,” said Unity head instructor Raja Lee. “A few of our members fought in weight classes above there own to get a better feel for it.”

Mia Robinson, seven, won silver in both pankration and grappling; Zac Makohoniuk won gold in grappling and silver in both san shou and pankration; Kobi Marchand, nine, struck silver in pankration and bronze in grappling; Taylor Robinson, 10, earned gold in grappling and silver in pankration; Rylie Marchand, 11, won gold in pankration and silver in san shou and grappling; Owen Duncan, 14, collected double-gold in grappling and silver in pankration; Adam Jones, 14, won gold in pankration and silver in grappling, Sikander Ahmed, 15, won gold in pankration and silver in san shou and amateur muay Thai; Trevor Feeney, 15, won bronze in san shou and gold in pankration.

In adult action, Jason Ju won gold in san shou; Mart Boehm won silver in gi grappling; Sherry Dihlon pocketed bronze in grappling; and Cam lane took bronze in both in pankration and grappling.

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The Armstrong Shamrocks' Owen Barker (left) and Vernon Tigers' Liam Drabiuk reach for a loose ball in Game 4 of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League seminfinals Thursday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Vernon won 9-7 to eliminate the Rocks.

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Two scraps, four lead changes, 30-degree heat and zero quit – it all added up to a thrilling seriesdeciding Game 4 between the Vernon Re/Max Tigers and Armstrong Shamrocks Thursday night at a humid Nor-Val Sports Centre.

The other number to add that Junior B lacrosse stats line is the five goals scored by big Mike Quarin, who literally powered the Cats to a 9-7 semifinal playoff win to eliminate the Rocks in front of 400 boisterous fans.

Vernon now faces the powerhouse Kamloops Venom in a best-of-five Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League final. Game 1 goes tonight (6:30) at Kamloops Memorial Arena. Game 2 has tentatively been slated for Wednesday (7:30 p.m.) at Wesbild Centre (visit members.shaw.ca/vernontigers for schedule updates).

“This is what we’ve been working for,” said Tigers’ assistant coach Dave McWhirter. “The boys have really showed they want to get to the next level.

“I think we’re bigger, I think we’re stronger and we’re as fast as they (Venom) are. It’s going to come down to the team that makes the least amount of mistakes and who has the better goalie.”

Thursday night was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team building anything more than a one-goal lead, at least until 25 seconds to play, when Nolan Frame set up Quarin for an insurance marker.

“I was lucky I got that final goal to take the pressure off a bit and clinch the win,” said the humble Quarin, a Prince George product.

“We came out strong. We knew we had to win, and I couldn’t have done it without my teammates.

They all rallied and played a solid game.”

With both goalies – Armstrong’s Cole McFarlane and Vernon’s Tyler Landry – solid from the start, it took until the 10-minute mark for the Rocks’ Carston Schlaak to set up Cam Nelson for the opening goal. Quarin opened Vernon’s account at 14:40, barging through four defenders before finding the net.

“Mike’s a big load; he’s hard to stop,” said McWhirter. “When he gets going, he’s got a nose for the net. And when you get two guys on him, he’s quick to dish.”

Nelson and Quarin swapped singles again to make it 2-2 after one period.

A little over a minute into the second frame, captain Brett Hanna worked a 2-on-1 to set up Ryan Olivierus to give Vernon its first lead. The Shamrocks equalized and then went ahead at 9:00 when Drew Hassard picked the lower right corner through a screen.

Earlier in the period, Armstrong’s Owen Barker and Vernon’s Theo Wagner squared off in a spirited scrap. Wagner, who used a hip toss to take Barker down, was ejected when he kept throwing punches as the referees tried to separate the two.

Quarin, with a rocket from the top of the circle, and speedy Mason Limb, slipping his check to earn an open shot, gave the Cats a 5-4 lead after 40 minutes.

The final period started with a quick tilt between the Rocks’ Daniel Peterson and Tigers’ Ryan Sarazin.

Brett Hawrys pulled Armstrong even yet again at 3:33 with a rocket from the top of the circle, only to have Frame convert a gorgeous diving shot at the five-minute mark.

Willy Hanley, playing with a broken hand, responded for the hosts 22 seconds later, and added another snipe after Quarin had restored Vernon’s lead with his fourth goal.

The heat took its toll on the undermanned Shamrocks as the game wore on. Head coach Pat Nelson was impressed by both team’s effort level.

“It was just a hard-fought game on both ends,” said Nelson. “It’s tough when you get these temperatures; it sucks the energy out of the guys.

“Those three extra sets of legs would have been nice to help the guys out on the floor and give them a rest.

Ryan Landels supplied the winner on a shifty solo effort, pinballing off a couple defenders to beat McFarlane from in close.

“I’ve gotta take my hat off to Armstrong; those guys worked hard,” said McWhirter. “That was anybody’s game, right up until two minutes to go.

“It was either going to be close, which is what we wanted, or it was going to be a blowout and get ugly. They forced us to dig deep. It shows a lot of character on our guys’ part, but Armstrong just never gave up.”

“It shows Armstrong has a lot of talent. They are a team of the future for sure.”

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Richard Lausman was promoted to third degree black belt, Sam Bergen and Yuri Bos were awarded their second degree and Abigail Bos, 14, received her first.

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What do you think of the auction? What happened to one spade doubled, West leading her singleton heart?

After East opened one heart, South made a modern-style takeout double with 4-3-3-3 distribution and minimum point-count. This was a poor choice, especially as partner was a passed hand.

West redoubled to show 10-plus points and fewer than four hearts. Now East-West had to buy the contract or double NorthSouth for penalty.

North, with nowhere to turn, passed, and South ran to one spade. (One heart redoubled would have made with two overtricks on best defense, for a score of 920.)

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They celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary this year, as well as their 90th birthdays.

Following the Second World War, Barrie was employed by the City of Vernon until his retirement, and was also a member of the army reserve.

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hanks to the movies and TV, most of us know what a bucket list is.

For those that don’t it is that list of things we want to do before we kick the bucket.

I have been knocking off things on my bucket list this spring and summer and while on one level this is intensely gratifying it hasn’t been easy.

I guess as we age Pat Black we become more comfortable with the known and familiar things in life and value the security and comfort that familiarity brings.

After all, most of us have learned from life experiences that there are enough unexpected and unwanted crises that arise regularly to challenge us on our life paths that we value the safety of sameness.

Even making a bucket list requires stepping out of our ordinary, everyday existence and looking at new possibilities even if we never expect to accomplish anything on that list. But complacency is also boring and I believe adventures are good for the soul. I think stepping out of the box from time to time keeps us men-

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One major thing on my bucket list was to return to my birth province, Ontario, and revisit places that hold special meaning to me while giving me extended time with my eastern family rather than the mad dash from one to the other that occurs on short visits. Getting from the list to making this happen was not easy.

You gotta have a plan! My plan took a year of preparation and a lot of help from my friends and family and yet I was truly surprised when it all came into place and my eastern adventure began.

I have visited many of the people and places I wanted to see and have done many of the things on my list but there have been challenges. Adjusting to new ways of doing things, new interactions and expectations of hosts, new experiences such as pummelling down the great super highways around Toronto where hesitation means death or using a GPS to find a destination, all new to me and sometimes disquieting and causing anxiety. You have to expect that on any adventure, I guess, and perhaps that is the right reason to embark on your bucket list. In the end it is learning all about our capacities and capabilities even if we are not in our comfort zone.

Hey, another good thing happened for seniors when the Ministry of Health changed their policy about paying only for hard lenses when cataract surgery is required. In the past, only hard lenses were covered under the Medical Services Plan and if the newer and more effective commonly- called soft lenses (foldable monofocal intraocular lenses) were prescribed, the senior had to pay for them out of their own pocket, sometimes causing great hardship as the cost could amount to up to $500 per lens. This new policy change came into effect June 4, 2012 and the most commonly selected type of replacement lens, the soft lens, will now be provided at no charge to the patient by the health authority. Also health authorities will now manage the supply of all lenses. If a cataract patient wishes to purchase specialty lenses they will do so directly from their health authority at standardized prices. This new policy change is a godsend to those of us that need this operation and reflects the power of seniors lobbying for change as many advocates and senior associations have finally convinced the ministry to review the situation and bring in this new change.

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B.C. opens borders to Canadian wines ALISTAIR WATERS Black Press

Kelowna-Lake Country MP Norm Letnick says the B.C. government is “throwing down the gauntlet” to other provinces by opening its borders to wine from the rest of Canada.

A month after the federal government gave the provinces the right to open their borders to the transportation of Canadian wine, B.C.’s minister in charge of liquor, Rich Coleman announced Thursday this province will allow unlimited supplies of wine from the rest of Canada to be shipped to residents of B.C. without additional taxes, as long as it is for personal use and the wine is made from 100 per cent Canadian grapes and other ingredients.

And in doing so, Letnick said B.C. is challenging other provinces to match the move.

“We are opening our

borders and we want other provinces to follow suit.”

Just before last month’s approval by MPs in Ottawa of a private member’s bill to allow wine to be transported across Canadian provincial borders, the province announced that British Columbians would be allowed to bring one case of wine into B.C. in addition to four bottles of spirits, and a combined total of six dozen beer, cider and coolers from other provinces for personal consumption.

For 84 years it was illegal to transport alcohol over interprovincial boundaries.

For years wineries had complained that the rule stopped tourists and wine fans from taking home a few bottles from wineries they visited in B.C. Letnick said the onecase rule will remain in effect for wine from

outside Canada, but wine produced in this country will be allowed to flow freely into the province with no limit, as long as it meets the Canadian content requirements.

As for flowing out, that will be up to the

other provinces, he added.

Josie Tyabji, chairperson of the BC Wine Institute, said the move shows Victoria understands the advantages to consumers and the economic benefits to smaller wineries that

do not always have products widely available outside their wineries.

“This is another important step towards creating a more open marketplace for British Columbia’s wine industry.”

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Ed Callas, right, with his son, Chic Callas, with a Lancaster bomber like the one he flew in during the Second World War. They attended the unveiling of the new Bomber Command Memorial in London in June.

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A delegation of 40 Canadian Second World War veterans led by Minister of Veterans Affairs Steven Blaney attended the unveiling of the new Bomber Command Memorial by Queen Elizabeth in London, England, June 28. The veterans honoured with the new memorial were young heroes when the Second World War ended 67 years ago.

One of them was Ed Callas from Vernon, who attended the ceremony with his son, Chic Callas.

He enlisted in Edmonton in 1942 when he was 18 and after training in bombing and gunnery, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force Air Crew 625 Squadron, 1 Bomber Command and arrived in England for more training in 1943.

He successfully completed 33 trips, two in 24 hours on June 6, 1944, between March and July 1944 and received the Distinguished Flying Medal Award. Callas came home to Canada to marry his fiancĂŠe, Wynne Gould, who was serving in the Canadian Navy. They recently celebrated their 67th anniversary. He studied watch making and owned a business, then worked for the federal government until his retirement in 1983. He has been a Royal Canadian Legion member for 70 years.

Callas found out in May that he was going on the trip and had to get his passport in a hurry. The members of the delegation spent a day in Ottawa at official events before flying to London in the prime minister’s plane. “I only got to London one time during the war. There was an air raid and a bomb came through the kitchen of the YMCA where I was staying and some people were killed. I was not impressed with London that time,� he said.

The recent trip left a much better impression, with the heroes being taken care of in every way. They did a tour to Runnymede to see the memorial there for the people killed during the war who do not have a grave, had champagne at the London Guild Hall with English dignitaries and had supper at Canada House. Callas got his picture in a London newspaper with the Queen, who unveiled the memorial in Green Park. The memorial consists of large statues representing the seven-man crew of a bomber.

“After proudly serving our country, our veterans deserve our recognition and respect.� — Steven Blaney “I was thinking of our crew. I’m the only one left alive on it,� he said. “We were under enemy anti-aircraft fire a lot and I was hit on the head with shrapnel once but not seriously injured. We were pretty lucky. I talked to some of the other vets who had been shot down and taken prisoner.

I was also thinking about my brother-in-law, Gerald Taylor, who was also in Bomber Command, who didn’t return home.�

Callas was happy to see that the British people remember the part Canadians played in the war and that there were thousands of people at the unveiling event. “I’m glad I got a chance to go on the trip and see this.

Some people say the monument came too late but it was good to see it,� he said.

A bomber drops memorial poppies in memory of those who served during the Second World War. Steven Blaney said before the delegation left, “I am honoured to lead a delegation of Bomber Command Veterans who will assist in the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial in London. The memorial will serve as a permanent reminder of the many sacrifices and contributions made by these brave men and women. “After proudly serving our country, our veterans deserve out recognition and respect. Our government will continue to ensure that their sacrifices and contributions will be remembered for future generations.�

Dal Bracken was not able to attend the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial in London. He shares some of his memories of his time as a Lancaster pilot stationed in Yorkshire during the Second World War. He flew 35 missions and five diversions, which is appearing to be bombing a target to draw enemy attention from the actual target. “Our crew had seven members, ages 18 to 24, and I was just about the oldest. They’re all gone now, have been for about 10 years,� said Bracken, 92, who wrote about his experiences in his book, Memories RCAF 1941-1945, published in 2002.

He thinks Allied air power played a vital role in the outcome of the war. “It’s hard to imagine what would have happened if D-Day had been delayed. We could not get close to the Germans on the ground and their industrial areas were well-protected,� he said.

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to pretend I was sick in the afternoons and stay home with my dad, who was retired, and watch afternoon movies with him. Not every week, but sometimes.

We would have hot chocolate together and sit side by side on the couch and sometimes one of us or both of us would fall asleep, safe in each other’s company. We also went to Montreal together every year on the train and that too was a very special time, having lunch in the dining car, sitting in the big comfy seats watching the world go by.

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Dal Bracken, who was a Lancaster pilot during the Second World War, wrote about his experiences in his book Memories RCAF 1941-1945, published in 2002. cern of many members of Bomber Command, that their experience has not been accurately portrayed by some historians, including in films made by the CBC in the 1990s.

“They have no idea how we feel, they weren’t there. It hurts,” he said.

“I think this memorial in London will spell finale to the whole thing. What else can be done?

How many of us are left? The Canadian people don’t know much about it but the British people did and they came out to support the memorial unveiling by the Queen. I would have liked to have gone and been there. How many of the people who were involved in Bomber Command are not alive, who would have appreciated seeing it?”

Canada has two memorials to Bomber Command. The one in Nanton, Alta., has a wall recording the names of all the casualties and a restored Lancaster bomber. The memorial in Trenton, Ont., has a Halifax bomber salvaged from a lake in Norway and refurbished, as well as memorials to each of the squadrons that served.

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Life Knox Presbyterian welcomes new minister Morning Star Staff

The Rev. Dr. Teresa A. Charlton begins her ministry today at Knox Presbyterian Church.

Charlton comes to Vernon from Richmond, Ont. and was chosen earlier this year from among a number of candidates to take over the pulpit left vacant with the retirement last year of the Rev. Dr. Edward Millin, who had served Knox since November of 1993.

Charlton is married to John Charlton and they have three young children, Trent, Tara and Colin.

Charlton served as a church organist for almost 15 years, until a chance opportunity to preach changed the direction of her life. She practised her preaching skills as a student with various pulpit supply opportunities, a summer position in P.E.I., and as a student minister during her final years of studies. She graduated from Knox College, Toronto in 2004.

Charlton’s first service is today at 9:50 a.m. It begins with a hymn-sing followed by a traditional worship service at 10 a.m.

The present Knox Presbyterian congregation was formed in October 1937 by the Rev. George Sidney Barber, who at the time also ministered to Armstrong and Salmon Arm. The Rev. Barber conducted Sunday services in the morning at Armstrong, at 3 p.m. in Salmon Arm and at 7 p.m. in Vernon.

The Sunday evening services were held in the Scottish Daughters’ Hall until a church was built in 1943 on 28th Street on a site now occupied by Justice Park. In 1962 Knox, Vernon and St. Andrew’s, Armstrong became a self-supporting two-point charge.

The two congregations separated into single charges Jan. 31, 1981.

Knox Presbyterian Church is on 32nd Avenue and Alexis Park Drive.

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Friends help to share awareness for Erica Morning Star Staff

Asked to describe her friend, Erica Harris, Kara Hoffman doesn’t miss a beat.

“Once you’ve met her she’s a hard woman to forget,” said Hoffman, “short dark funky hair, huge smile, smart as a whip, and a personality that can light a dim room.”

Hoffman is one of Harris’ many friends putting out a plea to help the North Vancouver chiropractor, who is battling acute mylogenous leukemia and is in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant.

“She is desperately in need of finding a ‘one in a million’ match for a bone marrow transplant,” said Hoffman.

Harris is a former Vernon resident who came to the city in 2003 to help out fellow chiropractor Rick Latta while he tested out the waters in the U.S. She was still Erica Holmes when she arrived in the Okanagan, a place she loved.

“She felt like Vernon welcomed her with open arms,” said Hoffman.

“Although her time here was short, she impacted many patients and made many friends. Erica is now asking Vernonites and people all over the world to hear her plea for help.

“Her story has been going viral for weeks now and the response is staggering.”

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Erica (Holmes) Harris, with husband Harley and young sons, is battling leukemia and needs to find a match for a bone marrow transplant. from all walks of life are logging onto www. onematch.ca to see if they are eligible to be a donor.

Erica has been at Vancouver General Hospital since June 6, with her husband Harley by her side. Her two little boys are being taken care of by family

and friends.

She has been fighting tirelessly at ridding her body of the bad leukemic cells while building strong “fighter” cells.

“The urgency in her plea cannot be underestimated. She needs to find a match immediately.”

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process is simple.

Log onto www. onematch.ca, read the information provided and take a short 10 question true or false quiz (just to make sure you understand the process). Give details about yourself, and answer a short medical questionnaire. Push the submit icon and wait to hear from one match by phone. You will receive a cheek swab kit in the mail shortly after this.

Once you perform the cheek swab kit, it gets mailed back to the organization.

“Time is of the essence so please do not wait to return this kit.

Being prompt is crucial.

“Then you wait to see if you are a hero to Erica or any of the 900 people in Canada currently waiting for a bone marrow transplant. Just imagine the feeling of

The V.J.H. Hospital Auxiliary Society would like to thank the following business for donations of plants and flowers for our recent Treasurers In The Trunk sale held in the upper parking lot at the hospital. Your contributions are very much appreciated. We look forward to your continued support. It was a huge success! 100% of proceeds go back to the hospital for much needed patient comfort and hospital equipment.

D.S. Gardens, Vernon Art Knapp Plantland, Vernon Swan Lake Nurseryland, Vernon Flower Spot, Vernon Blue Mountain Nursery, Armstrong Bloom Thyme Nursery, Vernon Canadian Tire, Vernon Home Depot, Vernon Rona, Vernon Walmart, Vernon Special “Thank You” to Kent at Vernon Dodge Special “Thanks” to our Junior Health Care Volunteers and to Clara for her solo performance.

We are always in need of volunteers.

Do you have a warm smile, a caring heart and genuinely want to help out? Call our BRAND NEW expanded Gift Shop (250-558-1200, ext. 5771) or pick up an application today and get involved.

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knowing you helped save a life by donating your bone marrow.”

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To all of the following we send our sincerest gratitude: • All our customers, friends and families who contributed by making a purchase • All our volunteers who came out to contribute by helping us out.

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Community Calendar JULY 15

Feature Event: Saturday Serious Fun at the Okanagan Science Centre

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.

CRIB TOURNAMENT AT SCHUBERT CENTRE July 15. The cost is $10 and the games (17) begin at 10 a.m. Coffee Shop is open for snacks and/or lunch. For inquiries phone 545-6240.

OKANAGAN CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL PICNIC July 15 at 10 a.m. at Kin Beach, Vernon. The service will be in Mandarin and Cantonese. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children.

Everyone is welcome. Please contact Pastor Paul at 250-491-0910 (church) or 778-821-4347 (cell).

HAWAIIAN LUAU & PIG ROAST AT ANAF July 15, Army, Navy and Air Force. Celebrate “Blue Hawaii” with Elvis impersonator Clay Stenburg. Enjoy our dance floor and backyard garden. Doors open 1 p.m., Elvis arrives 2 p.m., BBQ pig roast ready at 5 p.m., including homestyle salads and breads. All of $20 per person, two for $35. Call 250-542-3277 for more details.

EARTHDOG FUN DAY IN FALKLAND Do you own a dachshund (any size) or smaller terrier? Join us July 15 at 5409 Hwy. 97 North in Falkland. Registration 9 a.m., Fun Day starts 9:30 a.m.

The $20 cost includes lunch! Urban Earthdog: dogs finding all five rats in capsules win prize. Smokies, drinks and salad available.

Terrier races and lure coursing, 50/50 draw, raffle. Canine Good Neighbour test on site: $25 and pass entitles dog to CGN certificate from CKC, and you don’t have to be registered or purebred dog. Fly ball demos. Note: rats are not harmed in this activity; these are our pets and will be well-protected in secure cages as well as protected by law. For more information, contact Sandra Ralph at tavendale1@shaw.ca, Susan Carbert at 250-379-2545 or Debbie Miyashita at debbiem@sunwave.net or 250-804-2928.

AA MEETS SUNDAYS (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H), (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) open meeting 8 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no access.

VERNON PACERS RUNNERS CLUB Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:45 a.m., Raina’s Bistro (formerly Bagel Lane); Thursdays at 5:45 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028.

ELKS MEGA MEAT DRAW Third Sunday of each month at 310330th St. Doors open 1 p.m. Hot dogs, 50/50 and meat basket.

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

VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more information.

MEDIEVALLY MINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org

aturdays bring fun and adventure to the OSC! Saturdays at 1 p.m., explore something different for the young and young at heart.

Learn something new, create projects to take home, and experience science hands-on!

Included with admission, free for members. Topics include....

Soap Science, Bubble Science, Carbonated Chemistry, Raft Building and Make your own ice cream! Check out www. okscience.ca or like us on facebook for details

JULY 16 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 16 to 20, Living Word Lutheran Church, 6525 Okanagan Landing Rd., 9:30 a.m. to noon each day; free. This year’s theme “Jesus, the Light of the World.” Stories, games, crafts, music. All children kindergarten to Grade 6 welcome.

ANAF GENERAL MEETING Third Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.

TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN 120TH ANNIVERSARY Anniversary celebration July 16 at 5:30 p.m. for kick-off party.

Come in 19th century costume, prize for best dressed, cake and old-fashioned ice cream, door prizes. At the municipal hall, 4144 Spallumcheen Way. On Aug. 12, we’ll celebrate with a birthday party from noon to 4 p.m. at O’Keefe Ranch, 9380 Hwy. 97 North, Vernon. Free admission for Spallumcheen residents (ID required), cake, giveaways for the kids, toonie corn roast, old-time farmers’

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age group indicated: Tuesdays, ages 4-5; Wednesdays, ages 6-7; Thursdays, ages 8-10. Fees $15 members; $20 non-members per child per morning session. To register, phone the centre at 2604227 or e-mail education@abnc.ca. Our Slithery Friends! July 17-19. Reptile, amphibian, turtle, snake...what’s what in the slithery, scaly, slimy realm. How do our slithery neighbours fit together and why do we need them in our world. Go on a scavenger hunt, play games, and make a craft to take home!

STAR COUNTRY SQUARES dancing at the bandstand in Polson Park every Tuesday until July 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m, Bring chair and water and come out and enjoy a friendly evening of dancing or watching square dancers do their thing. Maybe next season you will want to learn a new hobby? Info., e-mail Starcountrysquares@ hotmail.ca or google webpage at Star Country Squares, Vernon, BC. or phone Star Country Squares at 250-558-3480.

LUMBY ARTISTIC CONNECTIONS Weekly (drop-in) Tuesdays noon to - 4 p.m., at the Lumby Community Centre (2250 Shields Ave.) where you can learn to paint or draw using the medium of your choice; watercolour, oils, acrylics or pencil. First two hours you get instruction for $10, after that it’s free. We have supplies on hand to get you started. For more info call: Olena at 250-547-8866.

NARCOTICS ANON. Meets Tuesdays 7 p.m., A Step Ahead, 280033rd St., basement of Gateway Shelter (open to public, 12 stepmeeting); 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574.

POWERED PARAGLIDING CLUB Join the Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered Paragliding Club and take to the skies under a paraglider with an easy foot-launched backpack model engine. Good chance to meet up with fellow pilots and cruise around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Call James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@gojoli.com for regular meeting times, locations.

COCAINE ANONYMOUS MEETS Every Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church on Alexis Park Drive. If you think you have a problem with cocaine, please join us.

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.

GARDEN ART ADVENTURE CAMPS FOR KIDS 7 TO 12 Creative TUESDAY’S TOGETHER 55+ ladies group meets twice a month. Third journeys at Caetani Cultural Centre led by artist in residence James Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in at 11:30 Postill. Includes painting, sculpture and mixed media. Adaptable a.m., 1751 Glencaird St., and carpool to a restaurant for lunch. The for all levels. July 17, 18 and 19; Aug. 7, 8 and 9; Aug. 21, 22 and fourth Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in for a social from 1 to 3 p.m. For more info., call Olena at 547-8866.

23. Cost $100 members; $110 non-members. Call 250-540-0513.

THE BOSOM BUDDIES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP NORTH OKANAGAN ORCHID SOCIETY Meets the third Tuesday of Meeting in boardroom at the back of the cafeteria at Vernon Jubilee every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Arts Centre. For more information, please call Elsie Gerdes at 250-546-1939.

Hospital at 7 p.m. July 17. We hope you can all come.

ALLAN BROOKS NATURE CENTRE SUMMER PROGRAMS KIWANIS CLUB OF VERNON FOUR SEASONS Meets Tuesdays at Summer camps run 9:30 a.m. to noon. Mornings only are offered noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. For more informadue to afternoon heat. Programs offer hands-on nature experiences tion, call 545-8650. in a fun learning environment. Each session customized for the HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Doors open at The ARMSTRONG’S 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over Hair & Esthetics Studio GOLD MEDAL welcome. For more informaWINNING WINES tion, call 250-542-2877.

ARMSTRONG LIONS CLUB, BINGO Every Tuesday at the OFF (Only until July 31, 2012) Oddfellows Hall, 3005 Wood Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bird starts 6:50 p.m.

Junior Stylist Junior Stylist Please note: new location, 2545 Patterson Ave, Armstrong, BC Tel: (250) 546-6954 3413 - 30th Avenue, Vernon new games. www.armstrongwineandbrew.com market, custom photo booth, tractor-pulled hay rides. For more information, call 250-546-3013 or e-mail spallumcheentwp.bc.ca 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.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. Phone 250-549-3328.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED (YOU) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, #107, 3204- 27th Ave. (People Place), Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Open to all youth ages 16 to 29 who would like to meet other individuals with disabilities who have similar interests and want to share or build your skills about community networking, independent choices, career paths, leadership skills, etc., and you would like to have fun and be supported in a safe comfortable environment. For further information contact Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca AA MEETINGS Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Men’s closed meeting 8 p.m., Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St., Vernon.

Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon.

Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access.

BINGO IN ENDERBY Mondays at 6 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex on George Street at 6 p.m.; 19 games.

CODA MEETS Mondays at noon at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church.

REBEKAH LODGE meets every third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the meeting room at the Schubert Centre.

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Trail leads from art studios to gardens Flower and art lovers can take a trip along the Garden Art Trail in Vernon Saturday KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

What started as an intimate outdoor art exhibition amongst a few friends has blossomed into the Garden Art Trail.

Gardening and art enthusiasts will be able to take in the brilliance of daylilies in bloom, artists at work, and paintings and sculptures that blend into the landscape at the Vernon event on Saturday.

Stemming three years ago from the Art in the Garden, the original exhibition held on the property of local artist Mike Jell has incorporated two other locations, BX Creek Daylilies and the Caetani Cultural Centre.

“We are a group of artists who like to work together and decided that we would be stronger if we worked with other arts events,” said Art in the Garden participant Angelika Jaeger, who will show her sculptural wire bird nests and abstracts.

“Last year the Caetani Art Market was happening at the same time as our event, so we directed people to the Caetani house,” she added. “This year we thought if there’s a bunch of events happening at the same time, it’s better to connect them and work together.”

A short drive, bike ride or walk between the locations, the Garden Art Trail will offer more for visitors to see and do.

“This year we have a variety of artists and mediums,” said Jaeger.

Joining Jell and Jaeger in the Art in the Garden is Cherryville painter Gary Whitley, known for his representational landscapes and florals, and metal sculptor Doug Alcock,

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Participants in the Garden Art Trail Saturday include Judy Katalinic, representing the Caetani Cultural Centre (standing left), Mike Jell, Doug Alcock, Allen Morgan, with BX Creek Daylilies, Chris Malmkvist, Gary Whitley (sitting left), and Angelika Jaeger. who says he is working on a signature piece for the show.

Joining the group this year is painter/ sculptor Chris Malmkvist whose home studio and gallery is located at Carr’s Landing, and David Walker, a raku artist out of Revelstoke.

“I’m excited about this one because of the artists we have. Each offers a different type of art,” said Jell, who will show some of his landscapes and wildlife paintings.

Down the road at BX Creek Daylilies,

Gail and Allen Morgan will welcome visitors to their unique garden, featuring more than 900 varieties of daylilies with the possibility of a few artists showing their work on the grounds.

“We’ve had people sit and draw or paint at our gardens before. It’s the perfect spot for it,” said Allen.

The Caetani Cultural Centre will offer a different perspective with its resident and member artists opening their studios and showing their work on the historic property.

The event will be similar to past Art Markets, said Caetani centre executive director Judy Katalinic.

“Our member artists are invited to set up booths and there will be music and face painting,” she added.

Those taking the trail, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, can visit the Caetani Cultural Centre at 3401 Pleasant Valley Rd., Art in the Garden at 1701-46th Ave., and BX Creek Daylilies at 4617 Pleasant Valley Rd.

Elizabeth Scott bursary helps another singer aim for career in opera Morning Star Staff

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A 2008 Kalamalka Secondary School graduate, The Elizabeth Scott Vocal Choral Bursary direcRaupach has been involved in music studies since she tors have announced this year’s scholarship winwas seven. A student of Terry Logan, she also studied ner. piano, sang in Logan’s choir, Chantant, and played clariSiobhan Raupach is the eldest of four musical net with her school concert and jazz bands. offspring of Drs. Bernadette and Heinz Raupach.

While in school, she excelled at many regional music Both of her brothers have reached the top 10 in festivals and competed at the provincials several times. the Our Kids Have Talent competition with their She was a winner in her solo class in 2005. Throughout guitar and cello groups.

Siobhan Raupach this time, she also maintained an exceptionally high “Two years ago, she gave a benefit performance average in her school work. in Vernon at her church and the audience members After graduation, Raupach moved to Montreal and attended were most impressed with her voice,” said Catherine Dawson,

McGill’s school of music.

“There she has continued to maintain a high average in all of her courses, and has become quite fluent in German and Italian,” said Dawson.

This summer Raupach is spending time in Italy attending the COSI program in Sulmona, where she will be singing the role of Marcellina in The Marriage of Figaro.

Raupach returns to McGill this September and is planning to apply for a place in a graduate degree program in opera performance.

“We wish her well in this endeavour and in her future career in opera,” said Dawson.

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Travel the world with One Camel One Camel Short returns to Kingfisher Hall for its annual summer concert on Friday.

The Enderby-based musical duo of Murray MacDonald (guitar, vocals, percussion) and Richard Owings (violin) creates exquisite musical journeys inspired by sounds and rhythms from around the world.

“Several brand-new, original songs will be on the program, including Don’t Look Back, written for and performed at the June 25 Ashton

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Featured instrumentals will include Sirocco, a suite in the Turkish style named after the warm winds which blow north from the Sahara, and The Return, which explores the mystery of the salmon and their miraculous migrations.

Opening the show is the Popoleko Balkan Choir, directed by Cathy Stubington.

“This spirited a cappella ensemble bridges east and west with their haunting ballads from Bulgaria and Macedonia,” said Owings, adding, “Popoleko’s voices and One Camel Short’s instruments will join forces for several pieces, creating a rich, sonic adventure.”

The Kingfisher Hall is located 33 kilometres east of Enderby on Mabel Lake Road. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/students, at the door. Desserts will be available at intermission and copies of One Camel Short’s self-titled 2011 CD will be on sale for $15.

For more info, or to make a reservation, call 250-838-6379 or 250833-1187.

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We know honest, personal, quiet movies don’t happen very often in the summer, but it’s true. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a film with colour, heart, warmth, humour and intelligence.

Seven Brits, at or near retirement age, seeking or coping with change in their lives, decide to try retirement at a centuries old palatial hotel in India. For them, India itself requires some growing accustomed to, however, over the weeks their lives become more about a discovery of self.

Are they seeking something out that they’ve had all along?

Can they come to the end of their lives, satisfied? Can they survive the heat and quirks of India?

We say, “Yes, it is most assuredly a grand film of the most excellent magnitude.”

HOWE: One word that sums The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, “beautiful.” From the opening scenes of bleak ol’ Blighty to the warm and colourful land of India, what a fantastic film this is.

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Tena Desae as Sunaina and Dev Patel as Sonny star with some famed British actors in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. explosions, no fights or killing, no action at all really, still couldn’t take my eyes off it. Having it at the Towne Theatre on that bright, gigantic screen helps too.

HOWE: It’s so bright you could almost taste the flavour of the food.

Taylor & Howe The cast was spot on, and not one of them let this movie down. Tom Wilkinson was superb yet again and just seems to get better and better.

It felt like the entire cast had been hanging out for years together, it felt that natural.

TAYLOR: At its core,

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this is a film about relationships: with each other, in terms of spouses lost or kept, and in terms of with yourself. For instance, one woman, Maggie Smith, has lived alone most of her life. Watching her deal with her racism and fear was funny. Bill Nighy (who is awesome) and Penelope Wilton are a couple who probably should have got divorced a long time ago, mostly because she is a miserable cow.

Dame Judy Dench, who lost the husband that always took care of her, only wants to discover who she is and what she can do, left to her own devices. Still others simply go to India for the adventure of sexual

conquest. It’s a potpourri of aged agenda, performed perfectly.

HOWE: You have just hit the nail on the head. It feels real, dealing with real issues and real situations. None of your Hollywood razzmatazz: “Look at me, look how much I cost to make and how loud I can be.” This is a welcome change to the norm.

TAYLOR: I want to check in.

Taylor gives The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 4 tuk-tuks out of 5.

Howe gives it 4.5 packets of Hobnob biscuits out of 5 (only because I’ve eaten half a packet of them).

The film is currently showing at the Vernon Towne Cinema.

Violinist returns to where it all began KELOWNA –– Join Kelownaborn violinist Melissa Wilmot and Toronto-based pianist Hyoseon Sunny Kim for a program marking Wilmot’s much anticipated recital return to the Okanagan.

The concert takes place in the acoustics of Kelowna’s Christ Lutheran Church next weekend.

No stranger to Vernon audiences, Wilmot is fresh off the success of her performances as a soloist with the Okanagan Symphony this past February.

She is continuing what has become a near annual tradition since 2005 of presenting a wide array of music for violin, in a recital format accessible to everyone.

From the most popular pieces to new discoveries, Wilmot says the program will definitely have

something that speaks to all audience members, from seasoned classical music aficionados, to those wanting to discover the wonderful world of classical violin music for the first time.

“The works range from the boisterous clarity of Beethoven’s Sonata No. 8 and the simple elegance of Telemann’s Fantasia No. 7, to the unbridled passion and drama of Chausson’s Poeme and Franck’s Violin Sonata, to the melding of classical and popular styles in Piazzola’s spicy Grand Tango,” she said.

Wilmot recently graduated from The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School in Toronto, where she was a student of Paul Kantor and Barry Shiffman. She will be continuing her studies with

Kantor this August in the masters degree program at Rice University in Houston, TX. Wilmot has performed extensively in Toronto and abroad, including as a member of the National Ballet Orchestra, Sinfonia Toronto, and the Esprit Orchestra, as well as in recitals in Ottawa, Montreal, and New York City. She recently performed at Carnegie Hall, both as a member of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas and as a member of the only North American string quartet selected to participate in the Kronos Quartet’s professional training workshop.

Wilmot takes the stage Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 2091 Gordon Dr. at Springfield. Admission is by donation at the door.

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to say goodbye.

Harold pens a quick reply and, leaving Maureen to her chores, heads to the corner mailbox. But on the way, he has a chance encounter, one that convinces him that he absolutely must deliver his message to Queenie in person.

And thus begins the unlikely pilgrimage at Maureen Curry the heart of Joyce’s novel.

Harold Fry is determined to walk 600 miles from Kingsbridge to the hospice in Berwickupon-Tweed because, he believes, as long as he walks, Queenie Hennessey will live.

Still in his yachting shoes and light coat, Harold embarks on his urgent quest across the countryside. Along the way he meets one fascinating character

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after another, each of whom unlocks his longdormant spirit and sense of promise. Memories of his first dance with Maureen, his wedding day, his joy in fatherhood, come rushing back to him—allowing him to also reconcile the losses and the regrets. As for Maureen, she finds herself missing Harold for the first time in years.

And then there is the unfinished business with Queenie Hennessy.

In a recent interview in Publishers Weekly, Joyce was asked what inspired her to write about an ordinary man attempting a pilgrimage under unlikely circumstances.

Joyce replied, “The story began as a play that I wrote for my father when he was dying of cancer. I knew he would never hear my play, but I had to keep writing it for him. So, like a classical pilgrimage, this is a story about making a journey, not knowing the end, not even sure you can get there, but somehow holding on to your belief.”

When Joyce was asked how she chose the route that Harold takes and how she estimated that it would cover 600 miles and take 87 days, she responded that the route begins and passes through places that she knows, loves, or has passed herself.

Furthermore, she responds, “I cut out the pages of our road map and stuck them in a long chain up two walls of our house. My husband rang up one day – lost on the A46 – and said, ‘The road map has jumped from page five to 38. Is this anything to do with you?’”

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is currently on order in the Okanagan Regional Library.

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Retraining opens doors

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recently wrote about the 1,000 Women of Brazil project which is helping women enter skills training programs to move into higher paying jobs.

In Canada we have similar programs such as the Women’s Trade Training Program offered at the Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon campuses of Okanagan College. (That program has now helped more than 470 women.)

This program provides funding and support to under-skilled and unemployed women and helps them move into skills training.

But you don’t have to be female to get help with retraining.

Since 2008, the federal government and the province of B.C. have provided funding through the labour market agreement (LMA) to improve the quality of our labour

pool.

This project helps those who are unemployed but not eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits or those who are employed but lowskilled (usually without a high school diploma or some other certification) Jane Muskens upgrade their skills and in turn earn a higher wage.

Alongside this program is the strategic training and transition fund (STTF) which supports sectors, occupations and communities.

This program is much broader than the LMA as it provides funding and help to both employed and unemployed individuals regardless of whether or not they a collecting EI. It targets those who are impacted by an economic downturn such

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as the closure of a mill.

Through both of these programs a number of funded services were created.

These include employment services such as helping workers in resume writing, job interview assistance and other assistance, and programs that provide direct skills development and upgrading interventions.

This is where Okanagan College’s women in trades training program falls under.

Other examples of programs include an aboriginal apprenticeship strategy, the employment skills access program, flexible learning in the trades, and trades training for immigrants.

In their 2010/11 performance outcome report issued by both levels of government, there were 8,709 workers who participated in the LMA programs and another 27,092 who enrolled in a program through the STTF. Through the LMA

fund, 4,736 of the participants entered a program that provided both skills development and work experience.

This number would include the women in trades training program.

Women accounted for 40.3 per cent of those who participated with youth workers (individuals under 30 years of age) coming in number two at 36.7 per cent.

Of those who participated, 59.1 per cent had either a high school diploma or less and most of the participants were unemployed (66.4 per cent).

Of those who completed the programs — more than 85 per cent completed — many either transitioned into further training, returned to the same job they had before they started the program, or found a new job - this accounted for 61.8 per cent of the group.

Of the 27,092 people who entered into one of the STTF programs,

IHA expands voice recognition technology Morning Star Staff

The Interior Health Authority is expanding the use of voice recognition technology for physician reports at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

The new software translates spoken words into text, and will result in both cost savings and quicker report turnaround times.

“Our goal is to be both innovative and efficient in the delivery of high quality health care,” said Mal Griffin, chief information officer.

“By introducing this technology across the health authority, we will achieve over one million dollars in savings and better turnaround time for vital physician reports.”

Implementation at VJH and eight other sites will begin in September and be completed by next spring.

Voice recognition technology allows patient information to be available at differ-

ent points of care more quickly and efficiently.

This is particularly important in cases when time is of the essence

and multiple care providers are involved, such as trauma patients or those who are critically ill.

The process for physicians dictating notes remains unchanged — the improvements happen behind the scene.

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13,752 of these enrolled in a workplace training for innovation pilot program which gives employers funding to provide employee training with a goal to improve such things as productivity, introducing new technology, equipment etc.

Another 9,413 participants took the B.C. Employment program which helps unemployed people build the skills they need to find employment such as job searches.

In the outcomes report, 3,223 individu-

als from the Thompson Okanagan have participated in either an LMA or STTF program.

Currently through LMA and the ITA (Industry Training Authority), Okanagan College is trying to help individuals enter into trades training.

If you’re interested in a skills upgrade, you can contact the OC trades office at 250862-5457.

Jane Muskens is the registrar at Okanagan College. Comments can be forwarded to jmuskens@okanagan.bc.ca

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By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. These days, real estate house and condo deals are often done in a hurry. Sellers may be given multiple offers, timelines are short, and negotiations mostly centre on the price and maybe also the deposit amount. There are also many foreign buyers (with no other B.C. assets) and the market is uncertain. Some predict bubble territory, with price declines just around the corner; others forecast continued strong “upside.”

The purchase contract said this: “… unless the balance of the cash payment is paid … on or before the Completion Date, the Seller may, at the Seller’s option, terminate this Contract, and, in such event, the amount paid by the Buyer will be absolutely forfeited to the Seller …, on account of damages, without prejudice to the Seller’s other remedies.”

Both the buyer and seller pointed to previous cases decided by B.C.’s appeal court that seemed to support their own positions. The judge looked at this law and said there was an explanation for why these two previous cases, apparently conflicting, were decided in opposite ways. In the earlier 1998 case (supporting the seller’s position that he could simply keep the deposit), the contract had similar language, but it also went on to say that the deposit (in addition to being “absolutely forfeited”) was non-refundable.

This meant the seller didn’t have to prove he suffered a loss to be Kevin E. entitled to the deposit.

Paying attention to the deposit is therefore important, in case the deal falls through. But often, only the deposit amount is haggled over, with no attention paid to the fine print. The contract is typically written up on a printed form supplied by a real estate agent in the transaction, which both buyer and seller, and their agent(s), rely on.

If you’re the seller, you think that if the buyer doesn’t go through with the purchase, you at least can pocket the deposit, right? After all, isn’t that what a deposit is for?

If you’re the buyer, you probably Cherkowski think that, in a rising market, you should get your deposit back.

In the later 2006 case supporting After all, if the seller can re-sell at the same the buyer’s opposite view, the contract didn’t or a higher price, what’s the loss to the seller say that the deposit was non-refundable. if you back out?

In this most recent 2012 case, the judge decided A recent 2012 B.C. case considered these that, because the contract didn’t say the deposit arguments. The buyer paid a $100,000 deposit was non-refundable, the seller could only keep for a Vancouver house, then (after a one-time the deposit “on account of damages” – meaning extension of the completion date) refused to the seller had to prove he actually suffered complete the purchase. The seller claimed a loss as a result of the buyer walking away. that as the buyer didn’t go through with the Here, the seller didn’t suffer any damages. purchase, he was entitled to keep the deposit. He, in fact, ended up selling the property to The buyer countered he should get his deposit someone else for a higher purchase price. back, arguing the seller had to prove he suffered a loss (the seller should only be allowed to keep Consider consulting your lawyer if the deal for the deposit if he resold at a lower price). your property purchase or sale goes sideways.

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Students embrace the Titan Challenge GRAEME CORBETT Business Editor

When Jacob Dolinar, Hanna Kulak and Daniel Chow aren’t bickering over who has the highest grade point average, they actually make a fairly tight-knit team.

The academically inclined trio (their averages are all in the high 90s), members of the Vernon Panthers economics team, demonstrated that co-operative spirit in reaching the finals of the Global Junior Achievement Titan Challenge.

Without it, they would have been hard pressed to succeed in an online competition where teams take on the role of chief executive officers of virtual manufacturing companies and seek the highest performance index.

Dolinar and Kulak, who are going into Grade 11, and Chow who is ready for his Grade 12 year, faced off against older, more experienced students over a series of elimination rounds.

Some of their opponents included private school and university level students, coached by business professionals.

“It was amazing that we won,” said VSS economics coach Susan Egan.

“The odds are so stacked against you, but these three players are so talented.”

The Panthers have earned an allexpenses paid trip to Wilmington, Del. for the finals, where they will

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VSS Panthers’ economics team members Jacob Dolinar (from left), Hanna Kulak and Daniel Chow work on a project. compete against the top 13 teams (12 regional teams, plus the host) in a head-to-head challenge, Aug. 5-9. The final round will determine which teams will win one of five cash awards.

After outlasting more than 1,000 other teams in the opening round in February, VSS battled the top 64 remaining teams from Canada, Mexico and South America in the simulated business competition, which is based on an online pro-

gram called JA Titan.

Teams are prompted to make decisions that affect the profitability of their virtual company and attempt to outperform and outmaneuver their competitors in profit, sales and market share.

“We started well in the first four quarters, and then about quarter five, the other teams started to catch up a bit,” said Dolinar, who played hockey with the Midget Tier 2 Vipers last season. “

We made a few decisions that weren’t the greatest.

“We made our big move in seven, dropped our price and sold a lot of inventory.”

The Vernon trio sealed its place in the final by undercutting the competition in the ninth quarter and pumping up their marketing.

Kulak, a member of the Canadian Martial Arts Academy, says a lot of their success can be attributed to knowing the oppo-

sition, and predicting their next move.

“You have to figure out where the market is going, what each company is doing and then build your decision based on what you want to do, but also on what everyone else is doing at the same time.”

Added Egan: “This is the strongest team I’ve ever had in terms of analysis. They can figure out exactly what the other teams are doing. There are so many levels of play here, and what I found with this team is that they have it all.”

Chow learned a lot from last year’s competition, and believes there is better communication among this group.

“Last year, you got a good look at the other teams,” he said.

“Our teamwork is a lot stronger now than it was last year. Last year we were kind of disorganized, but now we work together quite well.”

Unfortunately for the Panthers, their chemistry will be missing an ingredient as the competition allows for just two team members to make the trip to Delaware.

Kulak, showing her selfless side, offered her spot.

“I wanted to go to worlds too, but I knew Daniel wanted to go just as badly as I did,” said Kulak, who will instead work as a camp leader at Eagle Bay, a summer Christian camp on Shuswap Lake.

“He’s been working for longer than I have.”

Chamber introduces Internet networking suite Morning Star Staff

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is reaching for the clouds.

In an attempt to help its members keep pace with today’s rapid pace of business, the chamber is promoting a cloudbased Internet networking suite at www.chamberlive.co.

“Clients and customers are no longer just in your local community,” said chamber manager George Duffy.

“And frequently work involves multiple players – banker, lawyer, sales, design, management and project leaders... each at their own office.”

The networking suite helps address this by offering meet-

“Clients are no longer just in your local community.”

— George Duffy ing and webinar technology to deliver presentations; secure document sharing; collaborative workspaces; and an inter-

nal member-based business network database.

Transactive Networking Inc. (TNI) is offering free basic listings at www.chamberlive.co for chamber members, plus a free 90-day trial upgrade to test the system.

Chamber members are also being offered substantial discounts beyond the free trial period.

To join, visit www.chamberlive.co and click the Join Now button and fill out the information.

After your membership is verified with the chamber, you will be upgraded.

TNI has is partnering with Power Concepts of Kelowna to provide free training for newcomers via online webinars.

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The business of aging

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id you know that more than 650,000 British Columbians are 65 or older and the post-war baby boomers began to turn 65 in 2011?

By 2031, that figure will have doubled and approximately 1.3 million British Columbians will be over 65 – almost a quarter of the province’s population.

The B.C. Chamber of Commerce recently collaborated with the Ministry of Health to create a comprehensive guide that provides information on how to create an environment

within businesses that is safe, comfortable and welcoming for seniors.

Many seniors have significant purchasing power and tend to be loyal customers, and the guide was implemented to support both businesses Patti Noonan and the customers they serve.

Creating an AgeFriendly Business in B.C. is designed to help new and existing business owners ensure their business is respectful of the needs

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of older customers and includes ideas on how to better serve older customers in terms of safety, comfort, visibility and clarity and respect; examples of what other businesses have done to become more age-friendly; and an assessment tool to help operators determine if their business is age-friendly and learn how to make some simple improvements Signs of a business that is age-friendly include: Wider aisles Staff is available to offer assistance Uncluttered aisles that can accommodate walkers and wheelchairs Clear signage – large

print helps too.

Easy to open doors Good lighting – no dark corners Staff is aware of the needs and challenges faced by older customers As a partner in the City of Armstrong’s Age-Friendly Community initiative, the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce will be working with Pinnacle Organizational Performance Solutions, the consulting firm that is contracted to oversee the city’s community engagement process.

On Wednesday, at the next Business-4Breakfast, chamber of commerce members will have the oppor-

tunity to learn more about the age-friendly business concept.

Pinnacle will provide information specific to business owners, including the next steps in the consultation process.

Through this process, the goal is to assist businesses in focusing on identifying and understanding the diverse needs of seniors and offers the opportunity for the business community in Armstrong to meet and support the needs of this important demographic group in the community.

Age-friendly businesses and communities support older adults so they may live

active, engaged and independent lives.

New and existing businesses alike will benefit from creating an age-friendly environment as people of all ages and abilities benefit from better access to local businesses and facilities.

For more information or to download a copy of the guide Creating an AgeFriendly Business in B.C., go to http://www. seniorsbc.ca/agefriendly/businesses/becoming_agefriendly.html To attend the Business-4-Breakfast Wednesday, contact the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce staff@ aschamber.com

Coolio’s is ready to chill off the summer heat Morning Star Staff

If ever there was a business happy to see the end of the soggy month of June, it is Coolio’s.

The hot weather during July comes as welcome news for the newly opened mobile ice cream vendor.

Coolio’s fleet includes a novelty ice cream truck and a pair of original Dickie Dee carts from the 1980s.

The carts cover the Vernon area, while the

functions. They also made an appearance at the recent Funtastic SloPitch Tournament.

“When I was a kid, you would hear the ice cream truck and lose your mind,” said Dawna Jodoin, who owns the company with husband Micheal Jodoin.

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“We haven’t heard that for such a long time, and most children never have.

“The excitement in their faces is awesome; my daughter comes with me sometimes when I go and thinks this is the greatest job in the world.”

Faith and Company owner Jackie Bellerive describes the style of her downtown Vernon store as “shabby chic.”

With a mix of women’s fashion and vintage home decor – including antique and crystal chandeliers, floor and table lamps, mirrors and other retro furniture pieces – Faith and Co., located on

North Okanagan residents have a trio of new restaurants to add to the region’s ever-growing list of eclectic culinary destinations.

Armstrong welcomed its first sushi restaurant last month with the opening of Tanuki Sushi House, owned by Tetsuya and Jana Matsumoto.

Mexican food lovers will have another option with the opening of Azteca, located on Highway 6 (next to the Tim Hortons).

Adding some Asian flair to the Vernon scene is Pho Sate Restaurant, located at 2904 33rd St. Owned by Linda Nguyen, Pho Sate serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Canadian beef welcomed in South America Morning Star Staff

Canadian beef exporters can add yet another country to the growing list that have agreed to re-open market trade.

Effective immediately, Peru has approved the importation from Canada of all beef and offals from cattle less than 30 months of age, plus boneless beef

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To date, Peru has only accepted live cattle born after Aug. 2007 from Canada.

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“In the 1800s, these craggy interiors were a favourite hideaway for train robbers and bandits,” Mickey says. “And over a thousand years ago they were used by the Hohokam Indians for shelter.”

We come to a glossy limestone protrusion that goes by the name of Old Baldy and are informed to rub it for good luck. “It’s a protective measure,” Mickey jests. “After all, you wouldn’t want to fall into the bottomless pit or lose any body parts!”

It’s obvious that most visitors have abided by this ritualistic task, as the head of the prominence is smoother than a crystal ball.

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The enchantment continues, and like mice following the pied piper, we are led through more of the maze. “The cave has thirty-eight fractures and one major fault line,” Mickey imparts, “which we are standing on now.” We can clearly see the crevice that severs the rugged foundation. And feeling a sense of uncertainty we plod on.

The Living Room is 70 feet below the parking lot and the lowest point in Colossal Cave.

According to legend, it’s also the location where the bandits set up camp when taking refuge.

“It may be a dream home for fugitives, Fodor and even Disney’s seven dwarfs,” my husband mocks, “but it’s sure not the Arizona Inn!” Jane Cassie is with Travel Writers’ Tales, a travel article syndicate.

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Alwine Louisa Ratz was born on February 14th, 1911 and was called Home to be with her Lord on December 24th, 2011 at the age of 100 years.

Cremation preceded the Memorial Service which will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 11:30 A.M. with Pastor Roy White of¿ciating.

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Helga Ingrid Fuginski Nov. 23, 1933, Berlin, Germany - July 9, 2012, Vernon, BC Helga passed away suddenly while recovering from cancer surgery.

She was an avid volunteer of The Bin in Armstrong. She enjoyed her Enderby Bridge Club, loved traveling to Mexico and spending time with her many friends there. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

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Henry Frank Zamis

November 26, 1918 ~ July 9, 2012 Henry Frank Zamis was born in Hillcrest, Alberta and died at Parkview Place in Enderby, BC. The family moved to Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1919 and then moved to the Trinity Creek area of BC, Canada in 1921. Henry lived on the family farm until moving to Enderby, BC in 2000.

Henry was a farmer, a logger, a scaler, a talented wood and metal worker, a BC Forest Service employee and a World War II veteran serving in England, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Henry was predeceased by his parents, Antonin and Fransiscka Zamis and his siblings Antonin “Tom” James, Marie Fast, Bozena “Bessie” Miska, Charles Zamis, Helen Georgia “Georgie” Robertson, Libuse “Lillian” Schute, and Frank Zamis. Henry is survived by his sister-in-law Evelyn (Charles) Zamis and nieces and nephews; Laurel (Jim) Forshaw, Frank (Maurya) Miska, Melvin (Carol) Zamis, Esther (Bob) Folley, Linda (Jack) Hooley, Jim Miska, Helen (Steve) Robertson, Eric (Betsy) James, Brian (Jo) Robertson, Phyllis Robertson and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Special thank you’s to the staff at Parkview Place, Oakside Manor, and Dr. Annan. A Celebration of Henry’s life will be held at noon on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at the Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca.

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We regret to announce the passing of Phyllis Elizabeth CaƩ on July 11, 2012 in Vernon, BC at the age of 92 years. Phyllis was a long Ɵme resident of Lumby before moving to Vernon. A CelebraƟon of Life Service for Phyllis will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

Shirley Ellen Parent November 15th, 1932 ~ February 19th, 2012

Remembering Shirley

2:00 pm, Saturday, July 21st, 2012 Reminiscing at 2:30 pm Schubert Centre, Vernon, BC Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

FACCHIN, Bruno

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bruno Noel Facchin, 88, of Vernon, BC, who died peacefully at home on July 6th, 2012, surrounded by family.

Bruno is survived by his wife of 67 years, Norma; his four daughters: Rita, Karen, Paula, and Bella; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his sister, Bruna; and his many nieces and nephews.

An informal gathering for family and friends will take place on Monday, July 23rd. from 1:00-4:00 p,m. at Paddle Wheel Hall (7813 Okanagan Landing Road) in Vernon.

A very special note of thanks to Dr. B. Botha and the Palliative Care Community Nursing Team, especially Sue. We couldn’t have done it without you!

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to a charity of your choice.

Noi ti amiamo, Popsie!

Ciao!

Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com

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A.D. “Woody” Woodman Born in Vancouver, August 27th, 1935 Died in Vernon, July 9th, 2012

Teresa June (Terry) Lodge U.E.

Dave Woodman, beloved husband of 52 years to Roxanne.

Father of ScoƩ (Esther), Bob(Linda) and Tami(John) and loved Grandad to Alex and MaƩ Woodman; DusƟn, Riley and Leah Woodman; Courtney, Marinna, David, Paul, Daniel and Shaylynn Harker.

He was predeceased by his father, mother, sister, brother and grandson Adam.

His career began aŌer graduaƟng from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1959.

He began at Westminster Paper and later ScoƩ Paper. He then joined LabaƩ Breweries in 1965 and the company took him to Ontario and Edmonton. In 1974, The Banī School of Advanced Management changed his direcƟon and he ventured back to B.C. to become G.M. of Silver Star Ltd. He worked hard and Ɵrelessly to expand the ski area and in 1981 was on to a new career, that of AucƟoneer at Dodds AucƟons from which he reƟred in 2005.

BoaƟng, golĮng, skiing, and Įshing were his passions. He built his Įrst boat, laying out the plans on his bedroom Ňoor. His last boat, the grandchildren are skiing behind. He loved to water-ski, snow ski, Įsh at the coast, and relished a good round of golf. He enjoyed a fulĮlling life with family and friends.

Special thanks to the staī and residents of Polson Special Care Unit, who cared for him so deeply and were with him throughout the Įnal leg of his journey of Alzheimers.

In lieu of Ňowers, we would please request if you wish to make a donaƟon in Woody’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society, Ste. 800-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver B.C., V5Z 1E2 A celebraƟon of life for Woody will be held at Paddlewheel Park Hall on Thursday, August 2nd at 1:30 pm.

ARTHUR DWAINE COUCH June 6, 1937 – July 11, 2012

Arthur Dwaine Couch passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at the age of 75 in Vernon aŌer a courageous baƩle with Parkinson’s disease. Dwaine was born in Bayard, Nebraska on June 6, 1937 and married Delores Lundgren, the love of his life, on November 1, 1954. Shortly aŌer their marriage, they immigrated to Canada where they have resided in the Okanagan since 1955. He grew up on a farm in Nebraska and began farming in the Grindrod area upon arriving in Canada.

Before long Dwaine and his brother David started Sure Crop Feeds in Grindrod, supplying feed and agricultural products to the farming community throughout the Okanagan. Other business enƟƟes followed including, West Rim Express Lines, McLeod’s By-Products, and S&P Insurance. Dwaine loved to travel and upon his reƟrement he wintered in Arizona for ĮŌeen years, making many lifeƟme friends.

He loved baseball and spent many summer weekends playing, coaching, or watching the Enderby Legionnaires. He bled Dodger blue and followed them from Brooklyn to LA where he conƟnued to be a loyal fan. Dwaine also followed the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.

Dwaine’s spiritual values guided him from his youth and through his Įnal days with us. He trusted God for all his needs, lived in constant prayer, and kept his faith through many sorrows and diĸculƟes. Though he did not consider himself a perfect person, he remains an inspiraƟon and example to family and friends.

Dwaine will be greatly missed by his wife, Delores of 57 years; four children; Debbie (Dave) Anderson, Dwaine (Janice) Couch Jr., Denise (Todd) Zimmerman, Diana (Jim) Almaas; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his brother David (Phyllis) Couch; and nephews. Dwaine was predeceased by his son Daryl in 1980 and his father and mother.

Many thanks to the Gateby staī for the kind compassionate care he received during his Ɵme there.

A celebraƟon of life will be held at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 20th, 2012. A recepƟon will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room. In lieu of Ňowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contribuƟons in memory of Dwaine may do so to the Parkinson’s Society BriƟsh Columbia, #600 - 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 1J9.

Dwaine’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME. (250) 542-4333

(nee Pearson) was born on June 1st, 1934 in Vancouver, B.C. and passed away on July 9th, 2012 in the North Okanagan Hospice, Vernon, B.C. at the age of 78 years with her family by her side.

Terry will be lovingly remembered by her six children, Kathy (Bruce) Black, Barb (Page) Hartley, Bev (Chuck) Pecor, Steven (Kim) Lodge, Suzanne (Bill) Haddow and Terry (Darryl) Cross; eleven grandchildren, Amanda (Chris), Jennifer (Brett), Bradly (Kim), Myles, Courtenay, Stephanie, Jessie, Sasha, Monika (Francisco), Justin and Rachel; six greatgrandchildren and another one on the way; three brothers, Dan (Verna), Rob (Liz) and Rick; and two nephews, James and Tom (Emily) Pearson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorothy Pearson and her husband, Terence Owen (Terry) Lodge.

Terry attended West Van High and went on to graduate from the St. Paul’s Nursing Program where she made many life-long friends. She raised her children on the North Shore and in 1977 moved to Vernon, B.C. After raising her family she returned to nursing and worked at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital until retiring in 1994. She remained a close friend with many of her long time nursing colleagues and over the years enjoyed keeping in touch with them. Terry was indeed one very active lady. She was a United Empire Loyalist and a founding member of the Vernon Historical Society as well as being involved in the following groups: Friends of History, Genealogical Society, Naturalist Club, Birding Club and the Red Hat Rebels. She kept busy with volunteer work at the Red Cross and sat on the Board of the Vernon Museum. Terry was adventurous and over the years traveled extensively with family and friends.

A private Graveside Service will take place at which time Terry’s cremated remains will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband. A Celebration Of Terry’s Life will be held at the Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Hall, 2500-46th Avenue, on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at 11:30 A.M. with Pastor Jeremy Kinniburgh officiating.

As an expression of sympathy, it was Terry’s desire that those who wish to do so should send donations in her memory to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 350627th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4.

“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.”

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

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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SOUTH Okanagan Women in Need Society is looking for a part-time Coordinator of Fundraising and Public Relations see www.sowins.com for full posting.

Bartender And Server Necessary Qualifications: • Professional appearance and attitude • Must be legal drinking age (19 years of age in B.C) • Must have previous bartending/serving experience • Exceptional customer service skills • Cash handling experience • Ability to multi-task • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations • Product knowledge • Serving It Right is required Salary: Depending on Experience Please send a cover letter and resume to Brandi Haymond, Bar Manager at the Saloon, email: bhaymond@skisilverstar.com or call (250) 306-2494

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Fund Development Officer The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan is recruiting a Fund Development Officer to be responsible for developing and furthering relationships with the Foundation’s existing donors, prospective donors, professional advisors and the community at large.

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CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN required at busy repair shop in Vernon BC. We offer a well-equipped facility with cutting edge servicing equipment including computer diagnostics. We are looking for a well rounded individual who can interact with customers and co-workers alike. Applicants must have strong diagnostic abilities and the skill required to provide superior mechanical service to our customers.

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Deli Person Nature’s Fare Markets in Vernon is looking for a qualified Deli person. The successful applicant must have a love of food and be willing to work in a strong team environment. The successful applicant should also have a proficiency for excellence in customer service. Applicants must be willing to work weekends and be flexible on availability. We offer a competitive wage, benefits and a positive working environment. Food safe is required.

Please forward all applications to: Nature’s Fare Markets Attention: Laurie Rodger #104-3400 30th Ave. Vernon B.C. V1T 2E2 Or E-mail applications to laurie_rodger@naturesfare.com

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The Wesbild Centre is currently hiring part time employment for concession staff (Food Safe certificate is an asset) and building service workers/conversion staff for the fall and winter season. Applicants must be a minimum of 15 years old. Please drop off resume at the Wesbild Centre (3445 – 43rd Ave) or email Nicole Huckabay (nhuckabay@vernon.ca) for concession and Brian Robertson (brobertson@vernon.ca) for building service/conversion. Those candidates selected will be required to provide an RCMP Criminal Records Check.

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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 WANTED: Cabinet Installer.

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Painter 30 years experience, looking for small jobs, good quality paint & work guaranteed to your satisfaction, reliable and have references.

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BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class Aug 16th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Free Barn cats, healthy, good with dogs, great mousers, call (250)260-3951 after 5 pm SHIHTZU puppies, 1M 1F. Includes all shots and vet check.

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Red & White potatoes for sale. $1/lb. (250)546-6165 U-Pick Cherries for sale $1/lb bring your own containers 6298 Rimer RD. 250-545-1780

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

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Garage Sales

Garage Sales

4620-23rd Street

Bee a Community Volunteer

Positions Office Support Worker

Duties General reception duties / maintain job board Must enjoy interacting with the public

Salvation Army Fruit/Vegetable Pickers Gleaners

July – September

Glean fruit / vegetables to be donated to those in need

Vernon Rowing Boat Loading and Paddling Assistants Kalamalka Centre

Holding boats as team members load / unload

Gleaners / pickers receive 1/3 of gleaned produce

Requires standing in water knee high to mid thigh Interact with team members to make them feel welcome

Armstrong: #7 2620 PV Rd. Sunday, July 15, 9am-2pm.

NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE!

We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver!

• Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel

Garage Sale Rate 3 lines or less (Approx 10-12 words) $19.99 including tax $2.25 extra per line.

ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE

250.542.7520

The Hearts and Hands Community

Lake August 18th

Furniture

SUMMER HOURS

July 10, 2012

First Nations Employment Centre

Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-5pm Saturday 8:00am-4pm Sunday Closed

Monday to Friday 8 - 4:30 PM Saturdays 8 - 4 PM CLOSED SUNDAYS

volunteervernon.ca or 250-545-0585 NOEES OfÀce 3201 - 30th Street

Agency

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

250-260-7932

www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.

Volunteers

and

U-PICK RASPBERRIES & CHERRIES Bright Angel Farm 6896 Herry Rd. Cherries July 17. Open at 8am till 12pm (250)558-5552

Authorized Dealer

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN required for wood frame construction. Fax resume to Howell Electric Kelowna 250-860-7735 Armstrong Collision is accepting resumes for Journeyman Autobody Technicians or 2nd & 3rd year apprentices for immediate employment.

Phone 250-546-3300 or resumes can be sent to fax: 250546-3376 or email: armstrongcollision@telus.net

Ve r n o n

Cherries, $1.45/lb, U-Pick $1lb. Maw’s Orchard.

250-546-3401 , 250-309-5355 Ikeda Farm - Fudge’s Place now open. Cherries ready now. Peaches, corn, tomatoes, etc. coming soon. 6349 Bella Vista Rd, Vernon.

(250)542-7187

Pets

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

BURKE’S Order Raspberries 10lb $33. & Big Cherries 10lb for $20 less $2.50lb Peas 10lb $20 less $2.25lb.Carrots, Colored Peppers $1lb Beets, Zucchini & Kohlrabi. 250-5452093

ROCKY Mountain bicycle as new $1200. Also 1997 SUZUKI DR 350 with low milage asking $2100. Phone 250-9385286 or 250-542-7205.

Window Air Cond. 15x24, $90. Medical Sturdy Pole $30.

250-545-4913

END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING

Bing Cherries, you pick $1.10lb, picked $1.50lb, Swan Lake Area, 140 Overlook Pl. 250-307-1963

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

Must include Address, Date and Time.

609 KAL LAKE ROAD

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

Deadline 3:00 pm Wednesday

GARAGE SALE DIRECTORY

Deadline 3pm Wednesday (Approx. 10-12 words, 3 lines or less)...

$

19.99

Includes ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Includes Tax (extra lines $2.25 extra)

2 Garage Sale Signs 4 Balloons Garage Sale Tip List Inventory List Think Safety List

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES

HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION

You Belong

HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

Nu-Look Homeworks Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences â&#x20AC;&#x153;Framing to Flooringâ&#x20AC;?

Insured * References * Guaranteed

Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435 SIDING

HARDI-PLANK

SOFFITS

DECKING

RAILING

And Handyman Services

â&#x20AC;˘ Bathroom Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic Tiles â&#x20AC;˘ Finishing/Mouldings â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Interior/Exterior Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing

Call Don: 250-309-6070

PATIO COVER

www.competitionexteriors.ca

A-Z Renovations

HANDYMAN

â&#x20AC;˘ Renos â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Home Projects â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Carpentry â&#x20AC;˘ 25 Yrs Exp

HANDS Renovations & Repairs

250-309-4802

TIM 250-307-8772

Call Robert

FASCIA

COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981 GUTTERS

HOME RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Lawn & Garden Care Quality Work Guaranteed

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

250-550-7900

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

TUB TO SHOWER â&#x20AC;˘ CUSTOM SHOWERS â&#x20AC;˘ TUBS VANITIES â&#x20AC;˘ COUNTERTOPS â&#x20AC;˘ SINKS â&#x20AC;˘ FAUCETS â&#x20AC;˘ TOILETS ACCESSORIES â&#x20AC;˘ TILING â&#x20AC;˘ DESIGN â&#x20AC;˘ PACKAGES

PAINTING

BADABATHROOMS.COM

JACK WESSELL PAINTING INTERIOR â&#x20AC;˘ EXTERIOR â&#x20AC;˘ NEW CONSTRUCTION CEILINGS â&#x20AC;˘ TEXTURED OR PAINTED REPAINT â&#x20AC;˘ STUCCO â&#x20AC;˘ VINYL â&#x20AC;˘ WOOD (Minor Repairs) JACK 250-308-2870 cell

MIDLAND PAINTING SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial

Established 1998 â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ References Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Staining â&#x20AC;˘ Fine Finishing â&#x20AC;˘ Power Washing

â&#x20AC;&#x153; Superb Quality Guaranteedâ&#x20AC;? @ competitive ratesâ&#x20AC;?

Steve Mowat - Master Painter Ph: 550-4920

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

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

308-9783 549-5140

PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE

549-0115

FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

EXTERIORS

Call 250-545-6251

ODEEM EXTERIORS Raise & Level Sunken Concrete â&#x20AC;˘ Mudjacking Polyurethane Lifting â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates

Russ Gauthier

250-503-7926

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

SPECIALIZING IN EAVESTROUGHING SOFFITS, FASCIA & SIDING 250.308.2059 250.275.4842

www.accurateconcrete.ca

Tazzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concrete

FENCING

Construction

WHITESTONE

â&#x20AC;˘ PAINTING â&#x20AC;˘ RENOVATIONS â&#x20AC;˘ HANDYMAN

LICENSED AND INSURED

ASPHALT SEALING

SEAL COAT

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Green Solutionâ&#x20AC;?

For a free estimate call 250-833-8674 www.shuswapsealcoat.com

TOM: 308-8778

You will be noticed and

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

GET MORE Story.

ES N SI BU direc this in ad an ing by plac Contact the ClassiďŹ ed Department

AT 250-550-7900

BOOKKEEPING Brigitteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Onsite BOOKKEEPING Service â&#x20AC;˘ YOUR OFFICE OR MINE â&#x20AC;˘ FLEXIBLE HOURS Taking the guesswork out of bookkeeping

DECKS & PATIOS

250-545-0883 250-306-6610 + 3PMLF "DDPVOUJOH 4FSWJDFT

SUPERIOR DECK LTD

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VINYL DECKING â&#x20AC;˘ ALUMINUM RAILING Kelowna â&#x20AC;˘ WinďŹ eld

Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ Salmon Arm

250-212-3075

250-550-4598

Marcel Labrecque, Owner/Operator

RM

15124 Middle Bench Road, Oyama, BC V4V 2C4 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 250-548-4045

Bookkeeping Services

- Framing - Siding/RooďŹ ng Hardi Plank/Vinyl - Decks/Patios - Renos Complete - Post & Beam

Vinyl Fences Chain Chain Link & Link, CedarCedar, FencesOrnamental / Cedar,Vinyl,& Composite Wood Decks Commercial & Residential Experiece â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Free FreeEstimates Estimates 15 Commercial & Residentialâ&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘15 12Years Years Experience

Ph: 558-5452 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 308-8268

Chris â&#x20AC;Ś Phone/Fax 558-0590 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell 309-0410

Concrete

250-307-5685

+PEJ 3PMLF

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Your Concrete Needsâ&#x20AC;?

- Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs

Pressure Washing Drywall & Woodwork Restorations Seniors Save $$!

250-938-9082 www.pro-painters.ca INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, retaining walls, & basement entrances.

Interior & Exterior Pros!

Homes - OfďŹ ce - Business

250.308.6230

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

CONCRETE CONCRETE WORK

TERRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING

â&#x20AC;˘ Small & Medium Sized Business â&#x20AC;˘ Payroll Services â&#x20AC;˘ Government Remittances

Robyn 250-306-5283

Summer is HERE! Time to get your deck or patio DONE! 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

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES LANDSCAPING

NAGY LANDSCAPING

RETAINING WALLS, HEDGE & SHRUB TRIMMING, TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL, LAWN MOWING, DEBRIS REMOVAL, ZEROSCAPING, NEW LANDSCAPE & YARD CLEANUP Residential & Commercial

250-547-2429 â&#x20AC;˘ 250-306-9896

WINDOW CLEANING

Clear View

OK Landing Lawn & Garden COMMERCIAL | RESIDENTIAL | STRATA

â&#x20AC;˘ Mowing, Aeration â&#x20AC;˘ Leaf Removal, Nutrient Management â&#x20AC;˘ Weeding, Pruning, Shrub & Hedge Shaping

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

ndow Cleaning Cle Clea eani Window

And pressure washing Affordable prices, done professionally

Call Brad Slichter

â&#x20AC;˘ Homes â&#x20AC;˘ Water Stain Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Construction Clean

Now With Ultra Pure Water Cleaning System Washing windows & sills up to 5 storeys VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA

250-307-3760

250-558-1486

www.clearfxwindowcleaners.com

DRYWALL

for a free estimate!

PRESSURE WASHING

Advertise your

WINDOWS & DOORS

business in the

New Construction or Renovations

LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

Call for more information

250-550-7900

Ask for a FREE Quote!

HOT â&#x20AC;˘ COLD â&#x20AC;˘ STEAM â&#x20AC;˘ GRAFFITI REMOVAL Ph: 250-308-7940 www.mobilepressurewash.ca

â&#x20AC;˘ Installations â&#x20AC;˘ Wood windows â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum â&#x20AC;˘ All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates â&#x20AC;Ś 2 to 3 Week Delivery

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ 545-6096 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax (250) 545-1977

Heavy Duty Machinery

Heavy Duty Machinery

FORK LIFTS For sale, 18 to choose from, Toyota, Cat., & Hyster, 250-861-9171

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

Misc. for Sale

FOR ALL YOUR PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS

KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIFETIME WARRANTY

Misc. for Sale

Medical Supplies

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240

GIGANTIC SALE

2 kids bdrm sets, 1 bunk bed, $25-$65. 1 ping pong + pool table, $30 ea. Antique dresser w/mirror, $40. (250)540-4980.

Used restaurant equipment & small wares (plates etc.), car parts, household items, classic car - NOT JUNK!

8000BTU electronically controlled air conditioner, fully refurbished & tested. Cooling Special; $75. (250)546-6151

International Chiropractors Bed w/remote for Sale $600 obo. 250-558-6841

Misc. for Sale

SATURDAY, JULY 21 â&#x20AC;˘ 8 - NOON

2804D - 45th Ave., Vernon

(Around the back - thru the red door)

1/2 PRICUES MISCELLANEO FOR SALE ADS!

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For the month of JULY all ads in the Items for Sale category will be

1/2 PRICE! AD MUST BE BOOKED TO START BETWEEN July 3rd & 31st.

No refunds if cancelled. Must book min. 4 weeks. Cannot be combined with any other special. No changes permitted with the exception of price.

Call 250.550.7900 to book

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

For info 250-306-0099

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

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 11000 BTU Air Conditioner.

Serviced last year. Good Condition $125. 250-545-2775

Bone toilet, sinks, taps, vanities, shower door, range hood, $35-$50. For info call 250-545-3175.

Cannon MX Printer. Just like new. $50. 250-558-0354 Dryer runs great, $100; Double bed, great cond $225. 250545-7005 Free Scrap removal. All metals & cars. No microwaves or t.v.s. Minimum p/u load.

250-546-9536, 250-309-6107 Freezer, 20 cubic ft. 5 yrs old, good condition, $150. 1 (778)475-3300.

Furniture: Twin size mattress & box spring, like new. $100.

Call Judy @ (250)545-7406

Check out our July Specials on the web www.briteland.com

Check out our Mosquito Control Centre.

Mon. - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00

250-545-3420 Sporting Goods

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give any more blood to the pesty bugs!!

Sporting Goods

FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2012 Norco CRR-SL Med SRAM Red, Mavic wheels, 16.5 lbs, full carbon, $2400 2013 Felt AR2 54cm, SRAM Red (Black), SRAM Wheels, 16 lbs, aero proďŹ le, great road/TT combo or Tri-bike conversion, $4200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca

STUCCO CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs

25 + years Experience

Ph: 307-0387

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Items under $50

I am a Private Collector and I want to buy some collector coins. New ones & old ones.

Todd 250-864-3521

3 lines or less (approx 10-12 words) $5.00 for 1 week (3 Community & 4 Daily papers).

Effective June 25th/2012 Call The ClassiďŹ ed Department 250-550-7900 Lrg car cover $125. Shaw 500 GB PVR. Used 10 mos, $200.

Exercise bike w/cardio handles $60. Wood framed full length mirror $60. Solid oak china cabinet w/4 glass drs $500. 20yr collection Nat. Geo. mags in leather case $200. Lrg s/s stock pot w/lid. $100. (250)549-4854.

Misc house plants, Perennials, Climbing rose, hibiscus, spider plants, banana plants, euphorbh African plant.

(250)545-3667 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Nikon F904 Camera, w/Lens 28-105, Tamron Lens 200500, 28-200, Macro 90mm Sigma Tele Converter 2x Ex Many Filters (250)545-9769 Privacy fencing, approx 370 ft, Ph: (250)558-1998 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation.

Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 Twin-on-Twin Bunk bed, Like new, white, incl matt & bedding $175obo 250-558-4159 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-863-3082 Local PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Sporting Goods Fiberglass Racing Scull w/seat, blades, 2 stands $1500.; Rowing machine (top of line) $1000.; both in good cond. call in am 250-542-1897 Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6

Real Estate Acreage for Sale $97,500 10.4 acres Lot H Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Picâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s email selkirk8@telus.net

Apt/Condos for Sale Six-Plex for Sale. East Hill.

Overlooking Downtown. For more info call (250)542-4269

Business for Sale SEVENTEEN Unit Apartment, $1,350,000, fully rented, will consider trades. 250-317-1333

Misc. Wanted

Commercial/ Industrial Property

CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Curleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trading Post, Enderby Flee Market. 250-804-8698

Light industrial 2 bay shop for lease. 1250 sq ft,17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; high ceilings. Washroom, parking, long or short term. (250)306-3499.

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Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

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For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

AFFORDABLE OKANAGAN LAKE view mobile home.

Renovated, 1361 finished sq.ft.

Private & peaceful. Must See! okhomeseller.com list #26708 trimron99@hotmail.com 250-558-4910 $154,900 CHARMING Character Home East Hill, 3 BDRM (Incl. 600 sqft Master Suite) 2 Bath, 2500 sq ft, Garage, 3 level deck. 3309 - 20A St, 250-5456444. No agents pls PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000.

Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com Renovated 3bdrm Coldstream home, completely landscaped lot, 2 + rv parking, close to all amenities. 250-542-7376.

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES

2 bedroom apartment in a triplex, in good location. F/s w/d microwave & util incl.,$900.00. 250-545-5153.

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 Starting at $700+hydro, 1bdrm, 2-bdrm/1 bath, 2-bdrm/2 bath, 3-bdrm. 2 areas in downtown Vernon. 250-558-8261

Commercial/ Industrial Sun Valley Mall Commercial Space

Commercial/ Industrial

Please contact

Houses For Sale EAST HILL - MUST SELL Fabulous 2 storey full basement home. 4 bdrms, 4 baths, hardwood & tile floors with numerous updates. $389,000

Armstrong

VERNON GOLF 2 bdrm, 2 bath, FS, DW, laundry HU, neat & clean, private, quiet area. Available immediately. $750/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

BACHELOR Close to grocery, on bus route, covered parking, onsite laundry, summer swimming pool, new carpets. Available immediately. $500/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

Columbia Apartments Available Aug. 1st

3 BDRM CONDO Very private setting close to creek, nicely upgraded, FS, DW, WD, garage, private yard.

Available immediately. $950/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

Large 3 bedroom apartment Close to downtown.

Seniors building.

No Pets.

To view call

250-545-1519

250-542-5580

Call 250-308-7134 Bjorn Edblad

DISTRESS SALES

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com 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 Vernon

250-549-7258 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

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 Westwold: 14’x66’, 2 bdrm, 4 appliances, 10’x35’ screened in deck 1-250-375-2590

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Horizon

Darren Chinchilla

Apartments

250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. $50 Safeway food coupon given at start of tenancy.

1903 - 31A Street

■ 1 Bedroom from $575 ■ Adult ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital

250-503-7315

vernonhomes.ca/forrent

1bdrm, waterfront, pool & hot tub. $1150/mo, incl all util.

(250)503-8888.

2bdrm, 2 bath, 4800 Heritage Dr. Avail Aug 1, pet friendly, private garage, lots of storage, close to bus stop & dog park. f/s, w/d, d/w. $1000 250-2608269 2bdrm, 2bath Nice clean Condo. Ironwood, private tile & brick patio. Gas f/p.All new appl, pool, hot tub & clubhouse incl. 55+only. Avail Aug 1.$1000+util. 250-308-0319 2bdrm Condo close to hospital ac/f/s/dw, n/p, n/s, Avail now $850. 250-503-5465 2Bdrm, East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Aug 1, 250-260-5870.

2 bdrm, nice suite, n/s, n/p, avail August 1st, $800 p/m.

Park view. 250-517-8657.

2-bdrm, upscale, close to shopping, N/S, $1000./mo Avail Now. Al @ 778-878-1193 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apt in Quiet Bldg, F/S Included N/P, $695/mo Plus Utilities, Call 250-308-8500

For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner

Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon.

Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives.

2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living

1bdrm completely reno’d $700. Also, 1bdrm partially reno’d $650. Both downtown loc & avail Aug 1. 250-275-3137

$

Look Here

513,000

Summer Special Bachelor, 1 & 3 Bedroom Senior oriented building Across from Schubert Centre Heat/hot water included Inside Scooter parking. Call Mike

250-542-8989

AMAZING • 180° Unobstructed O.K. Lakeview Watch fish jump, and ducks swim. 8 Fruit trees • Flowers Galore 3bdrm. Walk out basement • Private 1/3 acre Very Cozy Home • 7464 Fleming Rd. Vernon

Phone 250-549-3696 for Apt. Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Parks

3 Units - Deluxe spacious 2 Bdrm 2 bath w/lrg sundeck, f/p. Secure, mature adult prop.

NS. (Cat OK) $995 incl. heat & UG parking. Top Floor amazing view! $1025. ***2nd Location: 2 Bdrm + Den large bright corner w/huge deck. In unit laundry. New luxury renovations.

See pics: kijiji.ca #391985487 $865, NS/NP, Long Term Discount. 250-309-2000 Affordable Sr. Housing. Bach. suite in Armstrong complex.

No stairs. On-site laundry, parking, hobby room.

Subsidies available. $415 incl. heat and HW. 250 546-0257 or 250 5460559.

ARLINGTON & EMBERS 1 bdrm/1 bdrm+den close to Schubert; clean and well maintained N/P; N/S; Seniors Call: 250-275-8066

HILLSIDE TERRACE 1 bdrm; N/S; N/P; 39th Ave ; Adults. clean & well maintained Under New Management Call: 250-275-8066

RICKFORD MANOR

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

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon 2400 sq. ft. across from Central Hardware, great exposure.

Available immediately. $1600 gross lease.

250-542-5580 Professionals, Doctors, Retailers:

Exciting lease space $9 per sqft

1 bdrm; N/S; N/P; clean & well maintained Adults - 27th Ave - 38th St Call: 250-275-8066 Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrm,d/t, avail now, heat & hotwater incl., $540-$750. 250-260-8454.

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

Bright, Clean, 2-Bdrm Apt in Downtown Area, Fridge, Stove, Heat & Hot Water Included, Pay Laundry, No Pets, $725/mo, Call 250-308-8500 Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, Laundry facility. 250308-9299 Family unit, 3bdrm, 1.5bath, 5-appl. a/c, ns, ref’s, $900 +util. Aug 1. 250-558-3736 Large 1bdrm, $550-$650, close to Rec Centre, no dogs.

250-307-4948, 250-545-8443.

3,000 sq.ft. on Main Street

chlvernon@shaw.ca • 250.542.5100

COMMERCIAL/ WAREHOUSE SPACE

Convenient downtown location, approx. 2000 sq. ft, heated overhead door & man door.

Call (250) 308-8500

LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788

LOADING DOCK ACCESS and overhead door - 1440’ - $1,050/mo. GROSS Call Ray @ 250-549-0198

For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner

for office / retail.

400 - 1150 sq. ft.

250-275-6224 3000sq’ near Cdn Tire, Great Zoning, parking, 3 phase electrical. 250-558-0969 Business center w/offices avail. 1-3 offices avail to rent. $500-$1000/mo.

Incl int., boardroom, parking, access to color printer/photocopier. No lease needed. Call 250-3087262 to view.

Cheap Outside Storage, Cars, Trucks, Boats, RVs, Semis Anything at all. Fenced area, (250)549-0141

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

LARGE 3 BEDROOM UNIT N/S, N/P. Fantastic view.

19+. Only $895.00 per mo Call Rose @ 250-549-0665 or John @ 250-550-0234 2 Bedroom Fourplex Unit with level entry and close to town.

Just under 1000sqft with private laundry room and large shared yard. F/S included, the unit is bright and nicely painted to make it feel like home. $800.00/mth plus hydro and gas. References and damage deposit required. Non smoking, no dogs, cats upon approval. 250-309-5582 2 Bedroom. Fridge, stove, w/d, d/w, AC. New reno. NS. NP. References required. Close to downtown & Hospital. 3500 24 Ave. $950 month + half gas & hydro. 540-5519 3bdrm, full bsmt, reno’d, lg fenced yard, near downtown, n/p, n/s, no parties $900. Avail immediately, 250-503-7309 ask for Fred 3bdrm+garage, Harwood area N/P. $1275 + 60% utils or $1400. all inclusive.

Avail Now. 250-869-9788.

3bdrm, NS, pets allowed, $985/mo +util. Avail Immed, 250-558-9047 EAST Hill, adult oriented, 5 appl, 3bdrm & rec, approx.

1600sqft on 3 levels, 1.5bath, prkg, NS, N/P, $1200/mo or fully furnished $1450/mo. + util 250-306-0211 Vernon (Harwood) Newly reno’d 3bdrm, 1.5bath, f/s, w/d h-up fenced yard n/s n/p Avail Now. $1000. 250-766-1428

For Lease, The Gun Barrel Saloon & Restaurant at Apex Mountain Resort, The Gun Barrel is voted #1 Apres Ski Bar in Canada, The Long Shot Cafeteria & Bar are also available under the same lease, for info contact James Shalman at Apex Mountain Reesort, (250)490-6172 Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, office space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203

2bdrm mobile, $650/mo. In Lumby or 5th Wheel $500/mo 250-309-6361, 250-547-6362 In Lumby, 3 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d $800. no dogs. 250503-7044, Tom In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $750/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044

Mobile Homes & Pads

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

3BD., Fenc’d yrd, nr. Fulton school, pet ok, f/s, $900.+util. avail Aug. 1st. 250-545-9191.

2 bdrm house d/t, 3 bdrm s/s 4-plex, full basement, f/s,$850$900. 250-260-8454.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

BRIELLE VIEW TOWNHOMES The Victorian Retirement Residence - 3306 22nd Street in Vernon’s East Hill has a beautiful 2 bedroom suite coming available. For more information and a tour of The Victorian call Tracy at 250 545-0470. www.victorianvernon.com

173 Salmon Arm Drive, Enderby

Over 1900 sq.ft. of living area, 9 ft ceilings.

Landscaped & fenced yard. Appliance package & blinds included. Common play area. New school 1 block away. Financing from 2.99%.

Investor inquiries welcome.

250.550.4396 $239,000 250.550.4396 $239,000 plus HST

including HST net rebates

PRICED FOR QUICK SALE AT $59,900

WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS

2 Bdrm Apartment, 3611 27th Ave., +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator.

For more information, please call

250-545-7251

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

1604 31st Street • 45+ Building

1 & 2 Bedroom Available • No Smoking / No Pets • Heat and Water Incl.

• Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

Summer Special 1 & 2 bedroom 4100 Alexis Park Drive

Renovated and spacious, f/s, air. Move-in incentives.Call Betty

250-549-2770 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.

250-550-4069

10 minutes to downtown Vernon.

Boat launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch – just a few mintues away!!

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250-832-6699

1200 sq ft. 3 bedroom house with lake view. On a large lot with plenty of storage and steps to Okanagan lake.

Serious inquiries only. Please call Doug at 250-550-5550 for more information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 250-558-9696

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Suites, Lower

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Cars - Domestic

3story Queen Anm estate house on acreage & fruit orchard. 4bdrm + den in heritage home. 1bath with tub/ shower. Appl, f/s, dw, mw, shared w/d, gas/heat & wood fp in living room, wood stove.

Formal dining room & separate sunroom. Carport, 1 vehicle. Pets neg, ns. $1300 + shared util. (250)558-3664

Senior Assisted Living

2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE.

2008 Class A Monaco Diesel Motorhome. 36’ 2 slides, 13,000 miles. Immaculate. Call (250)768-9831 WANTED: Good cond, good equipment, truck camper. 8.5 ft. (250)542-4349

3 Bedroom Farmhouse, fenced yard, 5 appl, 5 min. to town. Pets welcome. $1500/mo incl. util. + DD & pet deposit.

250-540-6408

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

5bdrm, near school & park, f/s incl. no pets. $1400/mo + util.

(250)545-9191

MISSION HILL 3 + 1 bdrm house, open floor plan, great views, huge deck, fenced yard, double carport, FP, FS, DW, WD. Available immediately. $1500/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

Bright newer 3 bdrm,main floor, 1 1/2 bath, laundry, n/p, n/s, $1,000 + util. R.R. 250549-6992.

250-542-5580

Country executive 5bdrms, very private, Enderby area, fenced, large bright kitchen, $1600 mo. (250)379-2859

HOUSES FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 2 bath rural home near Falkland. $1,250/month + utilities.

Also a 1 bedroom trailer $600/month + utilities.

Both available August 1.

Call 250-379-2076 for details.

Coldstream: Close to beach & park. 2bdrm bsmnt home on Kalavista Dr. Available Aug 1. $1150/mo. Call (250)308-7134

Cute 2br in Falkland. F/s, w/d, sm pet ok. Avail now. $750/mo. (250)379-2282 The Rise. 2 bed plus den, 2.5 bath house. Large Deck, Amazing Ok Lake View. Hot tub, high end finishing’s. 2 car garage. $1850 plus Util. Avail Aug 15, 250-540-2135

Pasture 12 acre Pasture for rent, Landing Area. Call for more info (250)542-3276

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250-309-1742

• Clean 2 bdrm in central location (Mountain View Place). Avail. immediately. NS. $850. * 2 bdrm townhouse in Arbour Lee. Unit stands alone, not connected to larger bldg. Very spacious, FS, WD. $900 + hydro.

• 3 bdrm spacious right side of duplex, recently renovated.

Harwood area. Fenced yard, unfinished basement. NP, NS. $900.

vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 4 bdrm newly built home.

Lake views, fantastic fishing, treed small acreage. Granite countertops, stainless steel appl, high efficiency gas furnace, gas on-demand hot water. Deck off kitchen. Double garage. $2,400.

• 4 bdrm home in Bella Vista.

2½ bath, 2 kitchens, large yard, deck, single garage. Tenant pays all utilities. $1350.

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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 Rooms for Rent Luxury, furnished, w/tv, view, n/s. $500 +d.d. no drugs.Suits student. 250-351-0899.

Seasonal Acommodation 1*, 4/6 bedroom superb, fully furnished and equipped Silver Star Chalet.

Nightly rentals with 3 day minimum. Rates starting at $90./night contact ianaheath@yahoo.ca

Property Management

Semi retired or Senior, country living Coldstream Farm, lrg furnished room, incl’s meals, cleaning, laundry, util/int/cable, parking, walk to bus, N/S, sm pet neg. Farmer Val 250-5421434. Avail Sept 1st.

MIDDLETON. 1 bdrm, N/S, pets neg. Incl utils/internet/cable, off-street parking, W/D, large windows, huge yard. Avail July 1. 250-3062272. $850.

Suites, Upper

CONVERTIBLE. TAN, 80.000 KM. 2.7 V6 A.T. F.W.D., FULL LOAD WITH HEATED SEATS, BOSTON STEREO, FOG LIGHTS. BEST CONV. TOP IN THE BUSINESS. $ 15,000 250-549-4847, CELL 250-351-5057

Inclosed storage in shed, 15x19. $75/mo 250-546-3452

2-bdrm, Easthill, quiet adult building, garage/heat incl, n/p, n/s, $700. (250)558-0305 Enderby: 3 brdm, incl 5 appli, nice deck & view, close to elementary school, $985 incl util.

250-306-2462 Spacious Upper Suite, 2 bath, 2bdrm, full garage,5 appl. $950 util inc. 6+ mnth lease.

View on Monachee, small pets allowed. 250-550-5399

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Townhouses

2007 Pontiac Wave Hatchback, 5spd, Loaded w/opt Low kms $6500 obo. 250-309-1365 We buy vehicles, cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles.

Some boats & Rv’s. Call Terry @ Walthers Enterprises Ltd. 250308-1687.

1 BDRM $750 month incl utilities. Ref required. F/S, shared W/D, no pets, N/S. Call 250-309-5862 1bdrm level entry, Bright, Mission Hill, utilities, n/s, n/p, Aug 1. $675 (250)542-4094 1-bdrm level entry, completely reno’d, quiet 6 plex, lrg tree’d backyard, hot water incl, N/S only, N/P $600. 250-545-1220 1-bdrm, newly reno’d, util, internet/t.v.incl, w/d, n/p, n/s sep driveway $700. 250-503-1931 1bdrm, Quite home $700 incl util, n/s,n/p Close to bus, access to laundry 250-306-0360 1bdrm, sep/entr, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS WD util/incl $700. 545-6090 1bdrm, sep. entry, ground level, nice & clean, avail imm. $600incl/util.NP.250-540-4888 1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, Avail imm.(250)549-0644 1bdrm suite, n/p, n/s, $650. incl util. Close to school. Call evenings (250)308-2929 2bdrm, level entry, f/s, laundry h/up, Heavy equip or RV parking avail. n/s cats ok Avail now $785+half util. 250-542-7179 3bdrm, modern, daylight suite.

Incl; in-floor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468.

Armstrong, 1bdrm level entry suite. Sep entrance, n/s, n/p.

Ref req, $750 + DD, utili incl Avail Now. 250-306-5888 BRIGHT, spacious 1 bedroom level entry suite. Private parking, entry and laundry. Utilities, cable and internet incl. $850/month 250-545-5288 East Hill, 2bdrm nearly new, incl util, cable, internet, own parking, n/s, n/p, n/p. Avail Aug 1, $900. 250-542-7806 East Hill: Large 1bdrm, newly reno’d, sep entrance, N/S, N/P. $850/mo. Inclusive, digital cable. Avail Aug 1.

Ref/Req. 250-558-0764.

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Cars - Sports & Imports

3-bdrm, 1.5 bath, full bsmt, near hospital & downtown area. References required, no partiers, serious inq only. Under New Management.

2003 50TH ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE.

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644

Storage

Enderby (rural) 1bdrm suite $650. incl all utilities, sat/int., 250-558-9171.

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Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

250-549-4467 55+ Bach Town home, level entry, newly renovated, ns, np, ref req & dd req Starting at $450. 250-558-9656

SILVER, 116,000 KM, AT, HUD, FULL LOAD, NEW TIRES, BATTERY. VANCOUVER CAR. SECOND OWNER. TOTAL POWERTRAIN WARRANTY UNTIL FALL. LOOK AT TRADES. NEED QUAD. $ 22,500 250-549-4847, CELL 250-351-5057

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Antiques / Classics

1998 Suzuki Estem. Cruise control, 4 spare tires w/rims.

Great 1st car! 1-778-475-3300

1951 Ford Pickup for parts, hot rod or restore. Running flat head V8 no papers $1800 obo 250-545-8229

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Auto Accessories/Parts

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

FOR SALE

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

1-800-910-6402

Wrecked 2001 Corvette Z06 • 6 Spd Transmission • Differential • Titanium Exhaust • Stereo w/bose speakers • Carpet • Fenders If you need it we may have it!!

Call after 5 pm 250-542-0860

Arrow Canopy for F-350 Short Box in Blue, asking $700.obo; 4 Yokohama Geolander tires 315x75 16” lots of tread, $350.obo; 4 16” Ford rims, springs & shocks for F-350, as new - best offer.250-549-3176 Ford 3.8 V6 engine $120 obo.

250-545-8229 FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245

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2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate, new battery & rear tire, 90K mint $8100 250-306-4782

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1978 EDSON 8’ CAMPER, stove, fridge, furnace, good cond. $500.firm 250-549-7321 1981 Dodge 318 get away van, raised roof. $1,500. obo.

250-838-2392.

1994 32’ Motor Home “Triple E Edition” Perfect Cond. Low Mileage, price for quick sale $12,000. 250-358-7296 1997 V8 Ford Pleasure Way Camping Van. 140,000km new brakes, tires. 250-938-4720

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Cars - Domestic 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, 4dr, red, auto, ac, tilt, cruise, 142,220 km. 1 set all seasons, 1 set winters. $2225. (250)549-0471

BANNISTER 4703 - 27th Street, VERNON 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599

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Homes for Rent

Nevada EdiƟon, 5.3L Vortec V8, automaƟc, crew cab, loaded except for leather Stk #5538

250-549-7258

Trucks & Vans 1994 GMC 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 Shortbox. Dont let the year or Km (196,000) scare you off.

Take a look at this truck or you will miss out on a great Vehicle. $6800. 250-309-4024 1996 Ford F-250 4x4, 223K, in nice shape, 460 cu/” Camper special long box, new tires, $4300.obo (250)549-3176 1997 GMC 2500 diesel, 4x4 extended cab, pick up truck.

Good working order. Recent extensive reconditioning of automatic transmission/transfer case(paper work available).

Approx 275,000 kms. $3500 obo.

250-558-3695 or 250540-6663 evenings.

1998 Dodge Caravan, red, V6, Good Condition, $800 obo 250-558-4159 2003 Pontiac Montana Ext, loaded, 8 pass, 195,000 km, $5000. (250)549-4377 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, Hemi, 218 highway K. $9500 obo 1-250-260-0329 2004 F350 Lariat. Crew cab, fully loaded, great condition $13,500. 250-260-0533 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. 4 new tires, 67K. Lady driven, exc cond. $11,800. (250)503-2042

Utility Trailers TRAILERS All types, all sizing, excellent pricing. Pleasant Valley Trailers, Vernon. (250)545-2000

Boats 16’ Lund Fiberglass boat, 90hp Merc, w/trailer, plus extras.

(250)306-1065, (250)549-6836 2005 19’ Campion, 5L, 178 hours, $18,900 obo. Mint.

(250)549-3344 Larson Lazer Bow Rider, immaculate condition, 2 covers, 4.3 i/o $6900. 250-308-8010

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2 bdrm, upstairs 1 bathroom, 2bdrm downstairs, 1 bathroom nice & clean, quiet area.250545-2221 or 250-503-6034.

3bdrm, 1325 sq ft, 5-appl, central location, n/s, n/p, $1175.incl util. 250-558-3664 3bdrm, 1bath House in Coldstream, Close to Beach, big lot, gargare, car port, full basement.

Updated, hardwood floor $1250 +util 1-604-7811809 3 bdrm laundry, $1195/mo, avail Aug 1. 4 appl, garage, near Square Safeway, 421334th St 250-308-0045.

4Bdrm 2bath house in Coldstream, lrg yard, N/S, N/P. $1300. Aug 1st. 250-308-2059

Sport Utility Vehicle 1992 GMC Jimmy, Mechanics Special! Great truck. Needs a little tlc $600obo250-308-9106

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Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

2005 GMC 1500 SLE Z71 4x4

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Only 37 37,500 500 kms

Wanted, Good small truck, good on gas, good condition.

Under $ 3000. 250-503-5462

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Homes for Rent

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.

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21’x7’6” Aluminum Fishing boat, 1/2 covered hard top, 135 hp Chrysler motor, also electric motor, heavy duty trailer, $11,900. 250-308-0977 or 250-545-4653

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

Sunstream floating boat lift, 6000lb capacity.

Solar charged electric. $10,000.

Hardly Used. 250-801-0028

The PHOEBE ANN on Shuswap Lake is for sale 39 Passenger Vessel

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 VERNON’S BEST. In/Out calls. Pretty Kystral twenty, Brooke 22, petite,brunette, Savanna 26, tall slim blonde, Jessica 29 B.B.W. Real G.F.E. Upscale. private.

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