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Arena sets sights on walking track RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Exercising at Wesbild Centre can be a real pain for some people. Hundreds of people walk around the concourse at the multi-use facility daily but the hard concrete surface is proving challenging. “It’s hard on the joints in general,” said Tannis Nelson, Regional District of North Okanagan community development co-ordinator. — Nelson Director Catherine Lord has also heard similar complaints. “A lot of seniors use the multiplex for walking and there are concerns about backaches,” she said. Nelson isn’t sure why the impact of concrete on people’s bodies wasn’t considered when Wesbild was built in 2001. Staff will consider possible options to address the situation, including possibly installing a rubber surface across the entire upper concourse of the facility. “We will look at other communities to see if they have done similar things so we make the right choice,” said Nelson. A key part of the review will be the potential cost of a surface and whether any private sector or government grants are available.
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The hard concrete surface is making exercising a pain for some walkers at Wesbild Centre so the regional district is considering options to improve the situation for the hundreds of people who use the facility. An outdoor running track is part of the proposed sports complex at Okanagan College, but even if that goes ahead,
Nelson believes walking will remain a popular activity inside Wesbild Centre due to the shelter provided.
“There are people who are more comfortable walking indoors for personal reasons or because of the weather,” she said.
Efforts to get water upgrade funding on tap RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Small water utilities are struggling with failing infrastructure and huge bills. The Regional District of North Okanagan is considering putting pressure on the federal government to help fund upgrades to the Grindrod, Gunter-Ellison, Mabel Lake, Silver Star and Whitevale utilities so customers are not burdened with skyrocketing rates. “There are so few users and they need support,” said Patrick Nicol, chairperson. In one case, $1.6 million is required to repair leaks on the Mabel Lake system east of Enderby. “We don’t have the funds. We will keep an eye on it and we will ultimately have to replace it,” said Zee Marcolin, utilities engineer. Whitevale’s reserves were eroded because of emergency works needed when a line corroded.
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Bob Fleming, Electoral Area Advisory Committee chairperson, is concerned about the situation. “The $1.6 million is just one example of other items that could overwhelm a utility,” he said. Besides aging equipment, the Interior Health Authority is expected to eventually demand expensive treatment improvements. That prospect could be daunting for the 10 customers in Gunter-Ellison, near Enderby, or the 52 connections in Grindrod.
To prepare for future works and address rising operating costs, higher rates are likely in 2013. It’s proposed user fees will climb an average of 1.9 per cent in Grindrod, $25 in Gunter-Ellison, 25 per cent at Mabel Lake, 3.2 per cent at Silver Star and 4.5 per cent at Whitevale. Of 23 small utilities in the Okanagan-Shuswap-Thompson region, Gunter-Ellison has the third highest rate at $1,607 a year, with Grindrod fifth at $1,334. At 15th is Whitevale at $620, while Silver Star is 20th at $346 and Mabel Lake is 21st at $335. Director Jackie Pearase says residents can’t avoid higher rates, but she believes there is a need for senior government to do more. “You can’t ignore this. You can’t keep your head in the sand and think people have the ability to afford this,” she said. “The impact in rural communities is no less important than in urban communities. Perhaps it’s more because they are closer to the environment and the water sources.”
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Anne Cherkowski (left), 10, makes a pass during a friendly game of hockey on the Lavington Outdoor Rink Thursday morning, during the last few days of Christmas break before school starts on Monday. Nicholas Cherkowski (above left) and Ryland Sanesh race for the puck.
Palfrey leaves legacy as Coldstream pioneer JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
A Coldstream pioneer has passed on. Ernest (better known as Ernie) Palfrey died peacefully Thursday morning at home in his sleep. T h e 8 3 - y e a r- o l d was widely known throughout Coldstream both for his role in helping to shape the commuErnie Palfrey nity and as a “generous and loyal” man. His legacy will be remembered at a service Friday at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. “He’s definitely always been there if you needed anything,” said granddaughter Kayla Palfrey,
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Vernon for hours on end, and he loved to tell those stories.” So when he wasn’t tending to the farm, Palfrey could be found chatting over coffee at Friesen’s Countrytyme Gardens or bumping into friends and acquaintances at Fishers Hardware. “He liked to go around and talk to people,” said Kidston. Palfrey is survived by one son and two grandchildren.
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Council continuing work on core issues Sawatzky believes the parks MOU demonstrates the willingness of all Vernon residents shouldn’t expect partners to work together. any radical departures in policy from “When people assess the comprotheir elected leaders in the new year. mises that has consequences for the Mayor Rob Sawatzky anticipates other issues,” he said of setting a posithat 2013 will continue to see council tive tone. focused on many of the same issues it “There is a real effort on the part of tackled during its first year in office. everyone to work together for mutual “It’s steady as it goes. The same benefit of residents.” principles and issues are there,” he Council will also look at ways to said. revitalize a struggling economy but Among them is the ongoing core Sawatzky admits that is challenging. service review. “We are restricted in so The goal of the review, many ways by provincial which will be completed legislation, even on giving by April, is to make sure a preferential tax structure,” city services delivered are of he said of possibly stimulatthe highest value, remove ing development. lower value services and And that isn’t the only direct limited resources to problem higher levels of the delivery of communitygovernment have created. valued programs. “Constant incremental Rob Sawatzky “It will compare other downloading of services communities and delivery has been a modus operandi models so we can answer those ques- of senior government and we have tions,” said Sawatzky. been given no other tools to raise While there has been some concern revenue (beyond property taxes),” said among city hall staff that the review Sawatzky. could lead to layoffs or services being “When you have those limitations cut, Sawatzky won’t speculate. and increasing demand, it is tough on “I have no preconceived notions. I your citizens.” am a big believer in facts and we will A contentious issue before council make a decision that works for our this year was the decision to move community,” he said. towards a single command structure Another key focus for city council for firefighting and not to renew the will be continuing to improve rela- contract with the Okanagan Landing tionships with adjacent jurisdictions, Volunteer Firefighters Association. such as Coldstream and the Regional Sawatzky, who supported the new District of North Okanagan. model, admits to having some regrets. “We’re making steps in the right “I wish we didn’t have to deal with direction,” said Sawatzky. it and these issues weren’t those manAfter years of dispute, common dated to be in-camera,” he said of legal ground has been found on water dis- contracts and personnel matters being tribution and operating the fire train- dictated by provincial legislation. ing centre. There is a memorandum of “You appear secretive and that’s not understanding on the ownership and how we want to appear. We try to be maintenance of parks and all parties proactive in our communications and are now looking at restructuring rec- I don’t know if we always get it right, reation and cultural services. but we have constraints.” richard rolke
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Funding to fight a nuisance bird could take flight. The Regional District of North Okanagan plans to remain involved in the valleywide starling control program as a way of supporting farmers and protecting the environment. “Clearly it’s an effective process,” said director Doug Dirk. Starlings were brought to North America from Europe in 1890 and are now firmly established across the continent. Often seen in huge swarms,
the species can cause substanSince the program began in tial damage to fruit crops as 2003, the number of starlings well as at cattle feedlots. trapped in the Okanagan has “They will fly climbed from 15,369 50 to 60 kilometo 78,360 in 2011. tres from roost to Of those, 29,281 feeding sites,” said were in the North Connie Bielert, starOkanagan. ling control proStarlings that are gram administrator. caught are put down It’s believed starwith the use of C02, lings generate about stored in freezers Doug Dirk $4 million in losses and sold as food to a year for Okanagan breeders of hawks farmers. and falcons. Beyond economics, starThe goal for 2013 is to lings carry a number of dis- increase public awareness eases which can be harmful about how to deter starlings to humans and they have dis- from nesting in building ledgplaced native songbirds. es, birdhouses, warehouses,
open rafters and dryer vents. “If we can block nesting sites, that will make a huge difference in the population,” said Bielert. Residents are also being encouraged to leave traps alone when they find them. RDNO has provided the program with $25,000 a year and future contributions will be discussed as part of the 2013 budget process. However, director Rick Fairbairn says he supports the initiative after it helped a strawberry grower in rural Lumby fight off starlings. “It saved most of his crop,” said Fairbairn.
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Taxpayers are being urged to expand their support for community gardens. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has been asked to increase its contribution for community gardens from $6,000 in 2012 to $16,000 in 2013. “We see a growing demand for community gardens but we don’t have the volunteer capacity to meet that
demand,” said Wendy Aasen, community garden liaison. “What is needed is upper level management and co-ordination. Volunteers are limited in their ability and willingness to handle the management and maintenance of the gardens and often cannot retain their commitments.” If a co-ordinator was hired, they would oversee the day-to-day operations of the two
existing gardens — East Hill and West Vernon school — and a proposed site at Okanagan College. K i n d a l e D e v e l o p m e n t Association is also involved in the initiative and it could contribute $10,000. “This will help us leverage more grants which supports the programming,” said Aasen. The community gardens are used by
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A 10-minute time limit has been established for delegations. Greater Vernon leadership remains stable. “It gives us a tool to maximize the functionality Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director, has of our meetings,” said director Rob Sawatzky. been elected to another term as chairperson of the The 10 minutes can be extended if two-thirds of Greater Vernon Advisory Committee. the directors agree. Gyula Kiss, Coldstream director, will Presently, delegations are given a serve again as vice-chairperson. guideline of 15 minutes for presentaGVAC, which is part of the Regional tions. District of North Okanagan, is responsible Water plan on tap for water, parks, recreation, culture, the Progress is being made on a multiWesbild Centre and the Performing Arts million-dollar initiative. Centre. It’s anticipated that a draft report Parkland process proceeds on the master water plan review will The Greater Vernon Advisory be before the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee is considering where future Mike Macnabb Committee by mid-January. parks should be. The plan will identify what enhanceThe committee will review and establish ments will be required to Greater criteria to guide future parkland acquisitions. The Vernon’s water system in the future. process will include a list of tentative priorities in “We’re looking at a variety of options from one terms of sites. extreme to the other,” said Dale McTaggart, general “My goal is to have the list looked at to make manager of engineering. sure it’s current,” said director Bob Fleming, adding However, at least one politician is concerned that is primarily interested in natural areas. about costs and the long-term viability of the plans. “It doesn’t tie us to anything. This is a rough pri“We need to look at something sustainable ority based on circumstances that may go forward.” among the partners and the users,” said director Clock ticking for delegations Jim Garlick. Groups won’t have all the time in the world to It’s anticipated the master water plan could be present to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee. adopted June 30. richard rolke
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tigation, it was revealed or panic disorders). to RCMP the man had The suspect also had outstanding warrants for two canisters of dog his arrest. spray and more than A search $500 in cash. of the man He is facing found him to charges of carbe in possesrying a consion of heroin, cealed weapcocaine, meth on, possession and clonazof a controlled epam pills substance for (according to the purpose d r u g s . c o m , Gord Molendyk of trafficking clonazepam and obstructis in a group ing a peace of drugs that affect officer. chemicals in the brain The man was that may become unbal- released on a promise anced and cause anxiety. to appear in Vernon It is used to treat seizure Provincial Court.
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Directors switch committee roles RichaRd Rolke Morning Star Staff
There’s been some role reversal at the Regional District of North Okanagan. Bob Fleming has shifted from vice-chairperson to chairperson of the Electoral Area Advisory Committee while chairperson Rick Fairbairn is now vice-chairperson. Fleming is director for BX-Swan Lake while Fairbairn is director for rural Lumby. The EAAC oversees matters impacting the regional district’s five rural electoral areas.
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North Okanagan residents will be able to access details about job opportunities and skills training. Vernon will be one of 22 communities to host the provincial government’s B.C. Jobs Start Here job fairs. The event will be in Vernon Feb. 28. A new Skills4BC booth will be onsite at each job fair with staff to answer questions and share information on skills training. Exhibitors at each fair will also include employers from a range of sectors, including post-secondary institutions, training authorities, industry associations and health authorities, as well as local WorkBC Employment Services Centres. For more information, go to www.bcjobsplan.ca.
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Birthdates To enter Kindergarten in September of 2013, children must be five (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2013. Please bring your child’s Birth Certificate, Immunization Record and Care Card on the day of registration. Registration Times/Dates Registration for children starting school in September 2013 will be held at all District Elementary Schools from February 4 -8, 2013 between 9:00 am and 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Registration must be completed in person. Faxed registrations will not be accepted. Parents wishing to register their child in the French Immersion Program for the 2013/2014 school year are asked to complete kindergarten registration at Beairsto Elementary School. Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program are asked to complete registration at Mission Hill Elementary School. Parents wishing to register their child in the Montessori Program (Grade 1-4) for the 2013/2014 school year are asked to complete registration at Silver Star Elementary. Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in the vLearn Home Based Learning Program are asked to call the vLearn Office at 250-542-0249 to make arrangements. Important Information All new registrants will need a Birth Certificate, Immunization Record and Care Card. For an immunization appt. call Interior Health at 250-549-5721. Proof of residency is required at time of registration. Please provide a copy of one parent/guardian’s BC driver’s licence, utility bill or tax notice that clearly identifies the current address. Priority will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas. Parents are welcome to call the District Office (250-542-3331) or any school principal to clarify the neighbourhood school in their location, registration procedures, or other concerns regarding their child’s education.
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thoughts on remaining separate jurisdictions or joining the city. As part of the upcoming official community plan review for Areas B and C, there will be a social impact survey on annexation. “We can get a sense of what people feel of why they want to be part of an electoral area,” said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director. The results of the survey will complement a study that is looking at the impact of individual properties in electoral areas being annexed into adjacent municipalities.
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The man accused of killing 24-year-old Brittney Irving will be in a Kelowna courtroom when he is tried for first-degree murder this September. Thirty-one-year-old Joelon Verma’s application to have his trial moved from Kelowna was denied Thursday morning. Verma has been in custody since June 25, 2010 following an investigation into Irving’s death. Irving, who grew up in the North Okanagan, was reported missing April 7, 2010 after an alleged drug transaction turned ugly. Her Ford Explorer was found on Philpott Road (in Kelowna) shortly after she was reported missing. A few weeks later, Mounties announced her body had been located. The exact location where her body was found has not been disclosed by police. Verma’s case will return to court for a pre-trial hearing Jan. 31. He remains in custody.
that the practice is currently not allowed. “The person was confused about why you can have chickens in Vernon but not in a rural area,” said director Jackie Pearase. Staff will develop a document on best management practices on keeping backyard chickens. The proposed bylaw change will now go to a hearing for public input. Annexation opinions wanted Residents of Greater Vernon’s two electoral areas will be asked for their
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won! I won! I won the lottery! Seven dollars on a $10 ticket. I’m taking it as a lump sum, not that they even asked my preference. Now I’m cleaning the living room so it won’t look like a pigsty when the photographers arrive. I am the original guy who never wins anything, but finally, all those years of buying lottery tickets each week has paid off. It’s not like I’ve been throwing that money away. A lot of it goes to keep the state from raising my taxes to pay for things like lottery commissioners, and what’s left goes to Jim Mullen our educational system, which needs improving. Why, oh why, was I never taught how to calculate the odds of winning the lottery? If I buy two tickets, does it double my chances of winning? “If you play the same numbers on two tickets, and why would you, your odds stay the same,” says Sue, who actually paid attention in school. “If you play two tickets with different numbers, you have a gazillion ways to lose but only two ways to win. At the track, a dead horse could get better odds than that.” Instead of practical math, I took band in school and dreamed of turning professional. But the days of making the big money playing the glockenspiel have gone the way of buckled shoes and powdered wigs, though I still wear them around the house. Don’t worry; winning won’t change me. I’m not going to quit my job and start lording it around like I’m the king of the world. I’m the same today as I was the day before I won, just $7 richer. Most people might not even notice the difference, that’s how grounded I am. By the way, I have a new unlisted number. I don’t want to answer a bunch of nuisance calls from relatives now that I’m a winner. Too many people had my old unlisted number. And by too
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many people, I mean my family. Who gave it to them? A lot of people ask how I picked the numbers. Is there a system I use? No, it was pretty much dumb luck. Sue’s birthday, my first address, the last two digits in my Social Security number. I don’t know if that will work for you, but it sure worked for me. Was I disappointed I didn’t win the grand prize? Not until I learned I hadn’t won it. Before that, I was happiness itself. For the two days I had the ticket in my pocket, I daydreamed about what I’d do with hundreds of millions of dollars. Oh, I’d spend a little on myself -- take a few trips, find out what the first-class compartment on a plane looks like, buy a new car, fix up the house, start making glockenspiel records -- but that would still leave, oh, $150 million. I’d send some off to my brothers and sisters, give some to friends who had fallen on hard times, make some anonymous donations. I daydreamed about making people happy, like some good lottery fairy godmother -- dropping out of the sky and doling out $10,000 here, $5,000 there. I would be a force for good; I would change lives in profound ways. Just daydreaming about winning made me a nicer, happier, more cheerful person for those two days. For $10, I got two days of happiness, which, compared to going to a movie or going bowling, seemed to be a bargain. It’s way, way cheaper than seeing a therapist. And what difference does it make if I win or not? No one expected me to drop out of the sky and solve all the world’s problems anyway. I’m wondering now if I can get the same effect if I spend only $5 a week. To go out and buy hundreds of dollars of lottery tickets I can’t afford would be foolish, but to spend a few bucks to improve my attitude? Sue would think it was a bargain. She might even give me the money. Jim Mullen’s newest book is called “Kill Me, Elmo: The Holiday Depression Fun Book.” You can reach him at JimMullenBooks.com.
It’s a new year, and that means all levels of government have their hands in our pockets a little more deeply than in 2012. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation sent out a press release outlining just how much additional pocket picking is coming our way in 2013. The list is substantial. The most substantial, and perhaps the most unfair, is the boost in Medical Services Plan premiums. These premiums increased $60 per family this year, and have now risen 24 per cent ($300 per family) in three years – far more than the rate of inflation. This boost in MSP fees was first brought in by the provincial government to help deal with its deficit, and it appears this premium will keep rising until enough members of the public start to pay full attention to just how much it is costing them. The federal government doesn’t get off scot-free. As of Jan. 1, premiums for employment insurance are up, and so are contributions to the Canada Pension Plan. While contributors will get their CPP contributions back eventually if they retire and collect CPP, the same cannot be said for EI. A small portion of the population collects it, but all working people and their employers pay for the program. In the meantime, B.C. Hydro is raising rates by almost four per cent on April 1. One thing is certain – governments have an insatiable appetite for our money. While much of the money they take goes to useful services, there is plenty of room for better management and for minimal tax increases. --- Langley Times
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ernon needs to grow up. Literally, I mean. As in, grow upward! Take a look across the street from city hall. There is a full city block, owned by the city, and zoned for cultural activities. Right downtown. That is an extremely valuable piece of land and I am sure the envy of a lot of other cities. Has anyone considered approaching a major contractor with a tentative partnership agreement in mind? A successful contractor with experience and a record of success; one with engineers, negotiators and architects on staff? That piece of land should be able to support a building with 10 or 12 stories that would accommodate the art gallery, the museum, the Elks Hall (a new facility for them within the
public transit I support public transit and recognize that it must be subsidized just as we subsidize the provision of roads and streets for those of us who drive. It’s great that we offer a bus service from Okanagan College to UBCO but I find the level of subsidy to be excessive. I think riders need to bear more of the cost of the service. As reported in The Morning Star, each Okanagan College to UBCO bus has a $240,000 annual subsidy with half coming from local taxpayers and half from provincial taxpayers via BC Transit. We are told these buses are jam packed and riders are being left behind but everyone is reluctant to cough up another $240,000 per annum subsidy for another bus. Let’s assume a packed bus holds 60 riders with as many standees as it can cram in. We are told each bus makes four trips per day so that’s 240 riders per bus each day, 1,200 per five-day week, 4,800 per month or 38,400 over an eight-month school year. So, using these as illustrative numbers, simple arithmetic shows that a $6.25 increase per one-way trip could eliminate the annual $240,000 per bus subsidy in its entirety. Well, we all know that is too much of an increase and is not going to happen. But, it shows the revenue generating power of a fare increase that is spread over a lot of riders. Yes, these are not substantiated rid-
building) on the main floor with perhaps a convenience store and other businesses. Then perhaps the next two or three floors made available for accountants, lawyers, doctors, dentists and other professionals and the top floors sold as decent-sized accommodation for people who want to live safely, and well, in an excellent downtown location. It goes without saying that there needs to be sufficient underground or street level parking for residents and tenants. A building of that size would serve as a beacon for other ventures. We live on a valley floor and should not be leveling all the hills that make our environment so attractive. Let's look to the sky instead. Just my opinion, but I know it's shared! lorraine allum
ership numbers but they suffice to clearly show that elected officials need to sharpen their pencils and revisit the bus issue. The existing $240,000 annual public subsidy per bus is exorbitantly unfair to taxpayers. The need for a fare increase should be obvious. Unfortunately, we seem to lack a quorum of elected officials capable of keeping taxpayers from being gouged. Jim bodkin smoking ban I was at work and in this setting we sell tobacco products. I have thought of this before and mentioned it to many people, now I would like to forward this to avenues which may able to be help with this perspective. The subject of this letter is about the horrific pictures on cigarette packages (not all pictures, however those with pictures of people with disease). First of all, I am an avid nonsmoker. Although I was raised around these products my whole youth, I am very grateful, to not have acquired this habit, as an adult. However I do care for those who are addicted to these products. Besides being unhealthy and expensive, they now have pictures on the packages which no one should have to see. I know the intent is to show the damages and hoping people will make the right choice and become non smokers. However a quote which I have
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come up with is…”Fear is not a cure.” I cannot believe we would allow this type of marketing in this age (again, not all of the pictures are horrible, just those which are showing people with disease). I do not smoke, however feel these pictures are not okay…we should support those ideas which offer positive influence to our people and change those things which are not okay. I hope this message helps ban damaging marketing…I feel this is necessary to bring to the public’s attention. Also we should be more aware of what goes on and recognize what is not acceptable. Please review this as a request to make a difference. (Also I see these pictures and feel violated, because I don't smoke and it turns my stomach, disgusting.) Dahlia senft thank you I just wanted to say thank you to the staff at The Morning Star, and to Re/Max for making my wedding proposal a huge success. Your generosity and help were very appreciated. Thanks again. robert symons great community Each year a variety of organizations work hard to create Christmas hampers for families in our community that need a little help. At Fulton Secondary our resource room
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of students with special needs, and the adults that work with them, put together hampers for three families in our school community that were going through a tough time. We are very thankful for the donations from the staff at Fulton, this shows what a great family our school is. We are proud to be part of a school with staff that donates so generously to a cause like this! We spoke to many businesses in our community and asked for support with these hampers. We were absolutely thrilled and shocked by the generosity of many of these businesses. We wanted to take a moment to recognize the kindness and Christmas spirit that these business shared, so that everyone in Vernon could see just how great these businesses and the people that run them are: Buy Low, Home Depot, Bookland, Vantage One credit union, London Drugs, Safeway, Rexall Drug store, Save On Foods, Swan Lake Nursery, Tim Hortons, Morning Star, Fulton Secondary staff. Our hampers would never have been as bountiful without their generous donations of cash, gift cards, food and other necessities. Thank you all so much. We are proud to be a part of a community that works so hard to make things better for others this time of year. Thank you and Happy New Year to you all! Fulton secondary resource room staff
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Wyatt Bonneau and Conrad McMillan spent part of their summer pursuing a hockey dream. And that pursuit was filmed as part of a reality television show. The Okanagan Indian Band duo are among 20 players hoping to land a spot on a junior hockey team through the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) reality series Hit The Ice, which was shot in Gatineau, Que. in July. “The premise is to have the players make a junior team,” said DJ Bonneau, Wyatt’s father. “They had 20 players going in and 14 or 15 were selected to make a team at the end of camp that would play a mys-
tery team. “The players that made the final junior team would be selected to try out for junior teams across Canada.” Due to confidentiality rules, Bonneau can’t say anything about what happened to his son, a centre, and McMillan, a goalie, during the show or the end result for both. The 18-year-old hockey players earned their spots on the show in different manners. McMillan was chosen based on his play at last year’s National Aboriginal Hockey Championship tournament in Saskatoon. Bonneau was one of five players selected based on a nationwide online video applicaiton process. “My wife and I went
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#5, 3804 - 32 Avenue
3205 - 22 Street
1, 2 & 3 beds • 1 - 2 baths
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4 beds • 3 baths • 3254 sq. ft.
$429,900
MLS® 10055723
Salt Fowler Team
MLS® 10057648
Salt Fowler Team
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#10, 1404 Copper Mtn. Crt. 2 beds • 3 baths • 2267 sq. ft.
$439,900incl HST
MLS® 10054334
Brandy DeBartolo
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www.TheRightAgents.com ARMSTRONG
ARMSTRONG
4803 Lansdowne Road
• 20.94 acre property • Set up for cattle • 1676 sq.ft. home w/newer addition • 32 x 150 broiler chicken barn • Fully fenced • Subdivision potential
$840,000 MLS
®
Chris Holm
ARMSTRONG
1250 MoUnTaIn VIew Road
• Tranquil, quiet, private & spacious • Large well built home on 2.10 acres • 4 beds, 4 baths, family & living rm
• Fabulous main area, great for entertaining • Dble det. shop + insulated workshop area • Min. from Armstrong, country living at its best
$512,900 MLS
10054519
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•Based on 2010 closed transations. Source CREA and RE/MAX internal data.
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#106 - 3780 schUbeRT Road
• Newer 3 bdrm, 3 bath townhouse • Natural gas stove & fireplace • Open concept floor plan
$289,500 MLS
10048385
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10047824
To all my clients past & present:
ARMSTRONG
Wishing you a healthy & prosperous 2013. #16 - 201 kILdonan aVenUe
• Great 55+ complex • 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome • 6 ft ceiling in basement
• Bright & inviting floor plan • Covered back patio • Low strata fees
$239,900 MLS
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I am always here to help you or anyone you know with their real estate needs.
2023 hUnTeR cRescenT
• 5 bedroom, 3 bath home • Completely updated throughout • Granite kitchen countertops
• Hardwood flooring on main • Located close to golf course • Fantastic neighbourhood
$459,900 MLS
10046629
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10043672
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This Weekend’s …
& A S S O C I AT E S R E A L E S T A T E S E R V I C E S REDUCED
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#353, 155 Silver Creek Lodge Sleep 6 unit. Fully furnished. No HST.
307,000
#1, 401 Browne Road 3 bdrm townhome. 6 ft bsmt/crawl
$
250-549-4161
4205 - 16 Avenue 3 bdrm, reno’d, full bsmt, great value. REDUCED
249,900
#37, 3850 Argyle Avenue Full daylight bsmt. Backs onto creek.
$
#25, 9889 Pinnacles Road Pinnacles. 3 bdrm. Double garage.
Armstrong
250-546-3119
Chelsea Muir
$
497,500
898 Mt Bulman Place Quality home. Fabulous lot & views.
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294,900 279,500
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515,000 505,000
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6751-6752 Longacre Avail. as ½ duplexes or full duplex.
250-547-9266
319,500 305,900
$
5648 Lynes Road, Falkland No GST+$10K new home/1st home rebate
Lumby
VERNON
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9907 Cathedral Drive 50% ownership & use. Fabulous.
Gary Francks
250-260-4711 vernon real estate.com
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359,000 339,000
Karen Jespersen NEW
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#115, Villa 24 3 level home, full bsmt, indoor pool.
Vernon
Don Defeo
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Full Service Real Estate
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1,275,000 1,138,607
14020 Ponderosa Way Kal Lake waterfront. Priced to go.
Enderby
250-838-0025
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www.TheRightAgents.com The
HEIDI LUSSI Real Estate Team
Heidi Lussi
Beate Schmidt
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-503-3487 1-800-667-2040
Kent Armstrong
REALTOR
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Text the assigned 3 digit # to 33344
REALTOR®
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JAN 6TH OPEN 1:00 - 3:00
WESTMOUNT 5516 Allenby Way
• Large flat lot, RV parking • Level entry, walk-out basement • 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths • Walk to shopping, bus route
$369,900
CITY OF VERNON • Updated 1 bdrm, 1 bath unit in Centrepoint • Laminate and tile flooring, in-unit laundry • Cement patio off the living room • Covered parking
$104,900
MLS®
• Immaculate older home • 3 bedroom, 2 bath • Excellent value in the city • Fenced, carport, sundeck
$199,000
MLS®
CITY OF VERNON
ARMSTRONG • 80 acres, pasture and trees • Detached shop • Minutes to Armstrong • Older 2 storey home with pool
$599,000
Text 303
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John
KRISTIAN #19, 4137 SPALLUMCHEEN DRIVE
#109, 3220 CENTENNIAL DRIVE
4102 - 33RD STREET
5875 BELLA VISTA ROAD
Affordable 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Park- Great price, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 55+ 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 2069 sq. ft. home. 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom. Close to town. 2596 like setting. building, u/g parking. Shop with alley access. sq. ft.
$59,900
NEW
$189,900
MLS®
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2001 - 37TH AVENUE
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Armstrong
250-546-3119
The lake, the mountains or a neighbourhood with a great school. Find it here.
RealEstate
7237 SILVER RIDGE DRIVE
406, 3301 CENTENNIAL DR
$225,000
855 - 8 AVENUE (DESERT COVE)
Newer rancher, great location, fantastic views. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept kitchen w/island & Great Room with cozy fireplace. Stairs leading down to 6’ bsmt/ crawl. Nicely landscaped. Indoor pool, hot tub & more. MLS®10040261 $295,000
5017 - 5TH AVENUE (DESERT COVE)
3 bdrm rancher loaded with extras & many custom features. Partially finished bsmt. Dark cupboards, laminate flooring. Pond w/waterfall. S/S appliances. French doors to patio. A must see!
www.johnkristian.ca
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250-547-9266
$519,000
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Vernon
Enderby
250-838-0025
Cheryl
$314,000
ROCKRIDGE
#93 - 7760 Okanagan Landing Road 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • 2564 sq.ft
$499,900
+HST
MLS®10054850
REAL ESTATE COMPANY LTD. 250.308.8093
view photos at www.cherylsoleway.com
CALL Nancy Venditello “Your Okanagan Connection”
250.938.4725 n_venditello@yahoo.ca Executives Realty Ltd.
Happy New Year! LIFE IS GOOD!
Super spacious 3 bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms, kitchen with skylight, island and eat-in area, huge master bedroom with walk-in closet and full ensuite, private, fenced yard for a pet + double garage + RV parking. NEW
MLS®10052777
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Soleway
wEEkly MLS®10056790
$519,000
®
OPEN HOUSE SUNday 1-3
Top floor, 2 bedroom condo great city view from balcony. Open concept, freshly painted, laminate flooring, walking distance to downtown. 55+ adult building.
250-308-6098 heldman@telus.net
991 - 25TH AVENUE
$389,000 $445,000 Invest In The Okanagan Lifestyle •
Vernon
JANET HELDMAN
MLS®
Developers take note! Great flat building site, Beautiful location. Potential to subdivide 5.0 acres in prime location. 3 bedrooms, 1 FOOTHILLS - Beautiful home. 4 bedrooms, 4 zoned multi-family. Can back lot. 3 beds, 1 bath, bathroom home. bathrooms. Panoramic MLS MLS MLS MLS accommodate 11 units. 2094 sq. ft. home view.
250-549-4161
EXECUTIVES REALTY LTD.
$324,900
MLS®
LIST
5400 Willow Drive
250-549-4161
$309,900
MLS®
$164,900
COMPLETELY RENOVATED!
GREAT LOCATION!
Great starter home with 2 bedrooms plus a den, open floor plan, freshly painted, new flooring, large fully fenced yard with huge shop & man cave.
Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen with eat in area, newer flooring, paint and hot water tank. Quiet area, close to everything. Great complex with low fees.
$229,800
$234,900
MLS® 10057469
MLS® 10056663
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Your Real Estate Advantage! Mike Beck
Howard Neufeld
Trish Glazier
mike@vantageone.net Armstrong
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trish@vantageone.net Vernon
BROKER® / REALTOR®
Full Service Realty Brokerage with competitive negotiable commissions.
#18 - 3807 - 32nd Avenue
NEW
LIST
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#8 - 4311 - 20th Street
169,900
$
199,900
• Cute and cozy 1 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhome in Somerset Downs • Beautifully appointed with gas insert f/p, c/a, skylights, vaulted ceilings, lots of windows • Home has large covered sundeck and attached single garage • Complex has clubhouse and is conveniently located close to shops and public transit MLS ® 10057479
5355 Learmouth Road
multiple websites, newspapers, magazine, targeted marketing and more!
Up to $6,000 Cash Back!
3701 - 36th Street, Vernon
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6836 Bryden Road
395,000
2404 - 18th Street, Vernon
$
• Large 4 bdrm, 3 bath family home in quiet Enderby neighbourhood • Offers 4 bdrms, 3 baths, large great room living on main • Well appointed kitchen w/island, family room down • .31 acre lot backs onto farmland. 24x24 shop and loads of parking MLS ® 10057470
495 Middleton Way, Coldstream
449,900
$
• Ideal family home in prime location on Middleton Mountain area • Appealing open concept living area on main + 4 bdrms, 3 baths • .22 acre lot is nicely landscaped, has u/g sprinklers and room to park RV or boat • Call for your appointment to view this outstanding property MLS ® 10050354
A 55+ community in Okanagan Landing Elegant ranch-style homes - no-stairs living Great area for walking - level, flat & close to all amenities Pet friendly, too!
(Depends on the final sale price and the total mortgage required. Mortgage must be a fixed term of 3 years or greater.)
MUS
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294,900
4108 - 25th Street, Vernon
389,900
848 Lower Inonoaklin Rd, Edgewood
409,900
9549 Nickel Dr, Coldstream
449,900
888 Hutley Rd, Spallumcheen
$
$
PRIC
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3612 Commonage Cres, Vernon
INVE
$
• What an opportunity! • Great return as an investment or live in one side and tenant the suites • Property is in excellent condition and has new flooring and paint • Quiet area, close to schools, shopping and all amenities MLS ® 10049649
STO
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298,500
$
398,000
$
• LAKESHORE - own your own 5.04 acre piece of paradise • Breathtaking lake and mountain views • Build your retirement or family getaway home here • Water sports and fishing right at your door, golf only minutes away MLS ® K216759 / 10056354
• Large family home on corner lot in prime East Hill location • Features 5 bdrms, 3 baths, well appointed kitchen, bright open living area • Has all the “bells and whistles” including dual furnace, c/air, b/i vac, 5 appliances • Beautifully landscaped, covered deck, workshop, loads of parking MLS ® 10057420
ED T O SE
179,900
• Ideal for the first time home buyer or sound investment opportunity • Great location close to downtown and all amenities • Efficient and pleasing floor plan with 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, excellent storage • Family friendly and pets welcome too! MLS ® 10054040
• Great price, great location - start home ownership here! • Substantially renovated home with 3 + 2 bdrms, 2 baths, full basement, part finished • New kitchen, new flooring, new paint, new windows • Walking distance to all amenities including schools and shopping MLS ® 10047926
• Stunning lake views from this custom designed 4 bdrm, 3 bath home • Large .4 acre lot is nicely landscaped with fruit trees / gardens and plenty of room to build that dream shop • Unique floor plan with 2 mother-in-law suites providing extra income • Only minutes from town and Silver Star MLS ® 10042076
$
$
104 - 3802 - 25th Avenue
R!
• Beautiful 6.06 acre view property only 15 minutes east of Vernon • Build your dream home or hobby farm here • Perimeter is fenced; 3 acre irrigation permit in place • Septic, hydro and water are already on the property MLS ® 10022596
1201 Northern Ave, Enderby
139,900
$
when buying / selling and mortgaging with VantageOne.
• Priced below assessed value for a quick sale • Nicely presented 3 + 1 bdrm, 2 bath home in Alexis Park • Separate entrance to full, part finished basement • Level, fenced easy care yard. MLS ® 10055259
339,900
$
kathy@vantageone.net Armstrong / Vernon
Ask about our
• A quick possession is possible for this beautifully presented modular home • Almost new 16’ wide with 2 bdrms, 2 baths, new home warranty and all appliances included • Quiet, well maintained 55+ park • Easy walk to Kin Beach, park and tennis MLS ® 10056212
G AN
Kathy Thachuk
Administrator (unlicensed)
CA$H BACK Program
#33 - 6902 Ok Landing Rd
BRIN
REALTOR®
Superior Marketing
• Priced to sell — don’t let this one pass you by! • 3 bdrm 2 bath townhome in handy downtown location • Light and bright kitchen, large dining / living areas, plenty of storage • Court ordered sale — being sold “as is, where is” MLS ® 10057767
$
REALTOR®
429,900
$
• Great family home in very desirable Coldstream location • .71 acre lot is beautifully landscaped and there’s a playhouse in the backyard for the kids • 2 + 2 bdrms, 2 baths, den, family room, 5 appliances included • Lots of recent updates. Loads of parking MLS ® 10056133
INVE
STO
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1,250,000
$
• Super investment opportunity • Well managed MHP that is currently being expanded • Complex has 15 mobile home pads, 5 permanent RV sites, 2 cabins plus a 6-plex rental unit • Showing good income return. Call for full details MLS ® 10051394
2900 all incl.
$
Priced from $
345,888 - 387,862 $
including HST
To view, call Mike, Trish or Howard
250-260-4549
SHOW HOME — UNIT #30 - 1000 SNOWBERRY ROAD
MLS ®
FOR
LEAS
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#2 - 2706 45th Avenue, Vernon
• 2400 sq. ft. ground level + 600 sq. ft. upper level • Desirable location at north end of town • Good parking plus alley access • C5 zoning
MLS ® 10052783
Vernon 250-260-4549 / vantageonerealty.com / Armstrong 250-546-6132
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Editor’s note: This is the third and final in a series looking back at the news over the past year. Government workers are walking off the job, About 27,000 members of three public sector unions planned to go on strike at sites across the province. Former Viper Aaron Volpatti is training with the B.C. Hockey League team in preparation for his second season with the Vancouver Canucks. The 113th Interior Provincial Exhibition is declared a huge success after 150,170 people strolled through the Armstrong gates over five days. The New Car Dealers of Vernon golf tournament at Spallumcheen raises more than $15,000 for the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club and Upper Room Mission. Pop singer Andrew Allen makes a surprise visit to the Terry Fox Run in Coldstream. A total of 329 participants raise close to $9,000. Murray Bennetto of Vernon overwhelms Alex Kotai of Abbotsford 6-0, 6-2 in the men’s singles final of the 101st Labour Day Tennis Championships at the Kalamalka Country Club. A former member of the BX-Swan Lake volunteer fire department facing charges of fraud and theft enters a guilty plea. Layne Richard Benner, 39, pleads guilty in Vernon Provincial Court to one count of theft by a person required to account.
MORNING STAR FILE PHOTO
Firefighters battle a blaze at a Vernon townhouse complex on Heritage Drive. Ringworm cases temporarily close Vernon’s SPCA branch. Eric Foster, the Vernon-Monashee MLA, is appointed government whip by Premier Christy Clark, meaning he is responsible for discipline among the Liberal caucus. A Coldstream carpenter is sentenced to 12 years in jail for his role in the largest drug case in Saskatchewan’s history. William Bruce Larsen, 51, is found guilty for his role in a multi-million dollar, crossborder drug smuggling operation between Montana, B.C. and Saskatchewan. Vernon council instructs staff to prepare a bid package to host Ironman Canada 2013. The event is up for grabs after Penticton severs its ties with Ironman
after 30 years. Fire breaks out in a one-bedroom unit in a row of five townhouses for people with disabilities at Kikinee Estates in the 5700 block of Heritage Drive. Donations from the community allow Vernon mom Hayley McDougall to receive treatment in Arizona for unrelenting head pain. Viper centre Adam Tambellini is listed as a B prospect by NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary ratings. He is considered a second- or third-round pick in the 2013 amateur draft. Public tips are sought by police after a body is discovered near the fountain at Polson Park.
See OCTOBER on A19
Robert McLaren Darryl Payeur, General Manager, is pleased to announce that Robert McLaren, through his sales and customer satisfaction achievement, has been named our
SALESPERSON OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER.
We know that Robert’s many friends and loyal customers join us in extending congratulations.
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Year In Review 2012
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The Corporation of the
City of Vernon
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 belowmentioned bylaws at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C.: BYLAW #5396 - Zoning (Additional Setbacks from City Roads) Amendment Bylaw Applicant:
City of Vernon
Purpose:
A Bylaw to amend “City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw 5000” to amend Schedule A and Schedule B of “Zoning Bylaw 5000” in order to be consistent with “Plan Vernon Bylaw 5151”.
BYLAW #5389 (LUC00009 – Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw) Location:
4101 - 32 Street (see map at right)
Legal Description: Lot 1, Plan 24967, Sec 3, Twp 8, ODYD Applicant:
Zuan Lu
Purpose:
To discharge the existing Land Use Contract and construct an addition to the existing building in accordance with the underlying C10 – Tourist Commercial zoning district.
Christmas Tree Disposal Until January 13, 2013. Christmas Tree drop off site: 20th Street & 47th Avenue / St. John Ambulance Lot Residents of the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and B.X. are invited to take their Christmas trees to the drop-off site located at 47th Avenue and 20th Street in the vacant lot next to St. John Ambulance, up to January 13, 2013. Christmas Trees will not be picked up with your residential refuse. No plastic bags or other debris are to be left at the site. This no cost service is provided to residential customers by the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and the Regional District of North Okanagan. Christmas trees can also be taken to Regional landfills free of charge until the end of January 2013. For further information, please call (250) 54-WORKS or 250-549-6757.
Environmental Advisory Committee Request to Fill One (1) Vacancy
Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws should be directed to the Community Development Department, located at the Community Services Building, 3001 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. Copy of the bylaws 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 January 7 to January 14, 2013. Any correspondence relating to these applications can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between January 6, 2013 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013 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, January 14, 2013 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address. You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf. NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
City Calendar DATE
MEETING
VENUE
INFORMATION
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 8:40 am
Committee of the Whole of Council
Council Chambers
Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 1:30 pm
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 5:30 pm
Public Hearing Zoning Text Amend Bylaw 5396 Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 5389
Council Chambers
Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 9:00 am
Special Regular Meeting of Council - Budget
Council Chambers
Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 9:00 am
Special Regular Meeting of Council - Budget
Council Chambers
Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 9:00 am
Special Regular Meeting of Council - Budget
Council Chambers
Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
3400 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC • 250-545-1361 • e-mail: admin@vernon.ca Agendas for Council Meetings are posted on the Internet at www.vernon.ca/index.php/council/meetings
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill one (1) position on the Environmental Advisory Committee. The Committee’s purpose is to provide advice and assistance to Mayor and Council in the protection, enhancement, restoration and management of the local environment and to ensure that the community plans for environmental sustainability. Members shall be selected for their demonstrated interest and participation in environmental matters, academic or technical qualifications, work experience, knowledge and professional expertise. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at City Hall Reception or visit our website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013.
Communities in Bloom Request to Fill One (1) Position The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill one (1) community at large position on the Communities in Bloom Committee. The Committee’s purpose is to assist with creating the Community Profile to be submitted as part of the Communities in Bloom competition, to liaise with volunteers involved in the Communities in Bloom projects, to assist in the organization of the Communities in Bloom Judges’ Tour and to raise community awareness of, and encourage participation in, the Communities in Bloom. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at City Hall Reception or visit our website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013.
Sister City Committee Request to Fill Three (3) Vacancies The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill three (3) vacancies on the Sister Cities Committee for a two (2) year term. The Committee’s purpose is to facilitate the exchange of information and cultural experiences between the City of Vernon and its Sister Cities and other municipalities, as directed by the Mayor. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at City Hall Reception or visit our website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013.
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Year In Review 2012
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by Governor General David Johnston at Ottawa’s Rideau Hall. Dave Haverty, a City of Vernon works foreman, wins a $40,000 Kia after acing the third hole in the inaugural George (Chappy) Chapman Member Windup at Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club. Vernon’s Tyler Steel, a goalie with the Merritt Centennials, signs a scholarship with the NCAA Division 1
Brown Bears. Lynda Shykora, the longtime chief administrative officer in Spallumcheen, is officially terminated. No official reason is given by council. A Vernon man is arrested in connection with an international gun smuggling investigation. More than 80 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition are seized. Riley Stewart Kotz, 32, faces
34 counts. Morning Star photographer Lisa VanderVelde launches a children’s book, entitled Marshall Plays Hockey. VSS grad Gordon Horner, a physician in Haida Gwaii, was on-call at the Queen Charlotte Hospital when an earthquake hit. He says he felt at least half a dozen aftershocks.
See NOVEMBER on A25
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Vernon Viper netminder austin Smith stops Salmon arm’s Carter Lukenda (No. 17) on his doorstep in BCHL action Friday night at the Shaw Centre.
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The Vernon Vipers can officially lay claim to the worst offence in the B.C. Hockey League. Following their third consecutive loss, a 4-2 decision to the host Salmon Arm SilverBacks Friday night at the Shaw Centre, the Snakes have produced a league low 84 goals, three less than the last-place Cowichan Valley Capitals (who have four games in hand). The Vipers have just one point-per game player in Adam Tambellini (21-17-38 in 35 games), and Pearce Eviston is the only other with 20 points or more (9-15-24 in 34 games). Tambellini, whose goal production accounts for more than a quarter of the team’s offensive output, is pointless in the last three games. With the 11-17-0-7 Vipers seven points out of an Interior Division playoff spot, and with just five days until the league trade deadline,
Vernon head coach/GM Jason Williamson has a serious dilemma on his hands. The sophomore bench boss said changes are coming, but didn’t say whether it would involve a major overhaul or minor tweaks to upgrade the roster. As has been the case of late, Williamson said there were just too many passengers against the resurgent SilverBacks (16-15-1-3), who raced out to a 3-0 lead on singles by Evan Anderson (9th goal), Jeff Kennedy (5th) and Anthony Croston (2nd, shorthanded). “Our young kids were good, and some players definitely laid it on the line, but we just didn’t have everybody doing that,” he said. “This is their job. They have to breath, eat and sleep this game.” A pair of Vernon products – Alex Gillies and third star Harlan Orr – each drew an assist for the ‘Backs.
The Vipers’ Brendan Persley (2nd) got Vernon on the board with 3:40 to go in the second period, banging home his second attempt in front of netminder Adam Clark (30 saves) on a powerplay. TJ Dumonceux (6th), who assisted on Persley’s goal, brought Vernon two within two goals after Brendan Kennedy (2nd) made it 4-1 before the second intermission. Williamson credited Viper rookie Logan Mick for setting up the play by driving to the net and “doing what we did all week in practice.” Vernon netminder Austin Smith was relieved by Danny Todosychuk after allowing four goals on 20 shots. Todosychuk stopped seven shots. Vernon faced the third-place West Kelowna Warriors (14-11-2-7) Saturday night at Wesbild Centre.
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Vernon’s Amy Edwards was 3-3 heading into her final round-robin game at the Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Women’s Curling Championships Saturday afternoon in Coquitlam. Edwards, supported by third Sydney Hofer, second Kylie Tokairin and lead Courtney Woo, lost three of her first four games before coming on strong with a pair of Friday wins, beating Cierra Fisher of Kamloops 10-7, and Juan de Fuca’s Katherine Silversides 10-4. Tied for fourth with Kamloops’ Brandi Tinkler, Edwards ended the round-robin against third-place Corryn Brown of Kamloops Saturday afternoon. Edwards opened the spiel with 11-4 losses to Richmond’s Shawna Jensen and Nanaimo’s Kalia Van Osch on Wednesday. Van Osch (6-0) and Jensen (5-1) topped the leaderboard heading into Saturday action. The Vernon crew rebounded with a 7-5 win over Tinkler Thursday afternoon before falling 8-7 to Chilliwack’s Stephanie Prinse that night. Tiebreakers went Saturday afternoon, with semifinals (8:30 a.m.) and finals (3 p.m.) slated for today. Meanwhile, at the B.C. Junior Boys playdowns, Brendan Cliff ’s Vernon rink was 0-6 heading into its final preliminary game Saturday morning in Coquitlam.
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After two races on the World Cup snowboardcross tour, Vernon’s Kevin Hill wants to climb higher. Hill earned 21st- and 15th-place showings in his first two events – Montafon, Austria, and Telluride, Colo. The 26-year-old sits 19th in the world, and is No. 2 on the Canadian squad, heading into the next stop, Jan. 23-26, in Stoneham, Que. In Austria, Hill qualified 21st on a speedy, technical course. “The speed was so fast in time trials it was hard not to over-shoot the jumps which mostly everyone was doing, causing some serious injuries and course holds,” said Hill, who is sponsored by Bio-X, Oakley, Rancho Vignola and Fitness Maxx. After earning holeshot (first rider through the first turn), Hill crashed in a bumpy turn No. 2. In the team relay the following day, Hill paired up with veteran Rob Fagan of Cranbrook. “Unfortunately in the semifinals I made a mistake, leaving Rob to make up a lot of distance,” said Hill. “We didn’t advance but still had a chance at winning the
small final and placing fifth, which we did.” Hill said the Telluride course is well-built, but “very straight forward and fast, which wasn’t a big help for me coming into the race at 165 pounds. “When you look at it, in the snowboard world, heavier glides faster downhill no matter how you put it.” That made Hill’s 11th-place in qualifying all the more impressive. He finished fourth in quarterfinals to secure 15th, while teammate Chris Robanske earned bronze. Hill and Robanske teamed up for the relay and finished fourth. “We had no problem going though heats with his fast starts and commanding lead,” said Hill. “In the finals, Chris left me with a slight lead which I took and ran with. “Coming down the second straight everyone was able to draft me and glide past me plowing a runway ahead of them. It was disappointing to go from first place to fourth but there was nothing I could really do about it. “At the end of the day, it was still a high leading the final and placing a solid fourth place against the best in the world.”
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anada claiming gold in Ufa, Russia was supposed to be our major hockey fix since the NHL can’t sort out their millions and we haven’t seen a game that mattered since June. I stayed up to watch Team Canada face the Americans in the semifinals the other morning, but had no plans of losing sleep over a bronzemedal tilt against Russia. Didn’t even bother to PVR the game, mostly because I can’t figure out how the PVR thingy works, and partly because I didn’t care. Sad state of affairs considering Canada-Russia, with nothing on the line, is usually worth viewing. It’s still world-class hockey. One look around cyber circles and it appears the media and others are asking that Canadian fans lose the “Gold or nothing” mantra for good. Writes Cam Cole of the National Post: “ (Coach Kevin Mitchell Steve) Spott’s squad looked tight, and listless, and his biggest stars couldn’t make passes, or take them, or finish, or defend against an up-tempo American side that did every single thing better, including tend the goal. In a single game, stuff happens, even to Canadian boys. “On the whole, it might be easier on the psyche from now on to hope for the best, rather than expect it. It’s not Our Game any more, and only a romantic would tell you it is.” Hockey Canada is somewhat to blame since they instill a ‘Gold or nothing’ attitude once the players show up at training camp in Calgary. Writes Terry Koshan of QMI Agency: “It puts a lot of pressure on kids who can’t realistically win gold every winter. For Canada, it’s now four tournaments in a row without gold. Other countries are pretty good at this hockey thing too, something that Canadians have to accept.” Oh, and nearly one in four NHLers is an American these days. Just check the WHL rosters if you want to track some of the best Americans on their way to the show. The hockey in Russia was very good. One mistake here or there and one great team beat another great team. It’s usually that close when Canada, Russia, the U.S. and Sweden get together. Our Canadian athletes are considered golden even when they win a bronze medal at the Winter or Summer Olympics. We should stop asking for perfection from teenage hockey players once a year for a two-week tournament and treat them like any other athlete where the difference between win or lose is so miniscule. Former Nanaimo Clippers’ and USIU Gulls’ net detective Mark MacDonald, now managing editor of the Nanaimo Daily News, is questioning the Canadian goaltending. MacDonald wrote on Facebook: “Canadian goaltending has been a weakness for years. They all play like (Roberto) Luongo: Cover the net down low and shot block, with little to no upper
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Martin healed for Penticton spiel
Team North America will have a healthy Kevin Martin for the World Financial Group Continental Cup which starts Wednesday at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. Martin has reportedly made a “reasonable” recovery from his hernia surgery at Vancouver on Dec. 11. The 46-year-old Edmonton superstar curler missed only the Canadian Open at Kelowna in mid-December. Third John Morris stepped up to skip and brought in former teammate Joe Frans at third for the second men’s Grand Slam, but the team lost its last three round-robin games after a 2-0 start. After the international Continental Cup competition, which is styled after golf ’s Ryder Cup with singles, doubles, team and skins games, Martin has the Dominion all-star skins game at Casino Rama on Jan. 19-20 in Ontario, then the National Grand Slam in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., from Jan. 23-27, and the Alberta men’s championship, Feb. 6-10 in Leduc (a home game for Martin). K-Mart earned a Canadian Team Ranking System berth to pre-qualify for provincials. Vernon’s Jim Cotter is scheduled to play the Slam in Hawkesbury.
Seahawks’ Wilson easy to like
Gotta love the way Russell Wilson is handling himself as a rookie quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks, 3.5 favourites over the Redskins today at 1:30 our time from Washington, D.C. The 24-year-old says he wants to play 12 to 15 years in the NFL. If he stays in Seattle and their dynamic defence sticks together, they should keep making the playoffs for a long time. He appears to be all about class in TV interviews. Shouldn’t be surprising since the 2010 Colorado Rockies’ draft pick basically failed in a two-year minor baseball career and has already re-paid a portion of his $250,000 signing bonus. Doubt if anybody has ever done that. For the record, Wilson struck out a ton and played some second base and outfield with the Class A Tri-City Dust Devils in Pasco, Wash. Anyways, the Seahawks should cover. They win by six.
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Vernon’s Quin Finocchio capped his Junior longboarding career in the best way imaginable – as an International Gravity Sport Association world champion. Finocchio, racing in the Junior 2 division (ages 14-17), capped his season by winning the 10th annual Hot Heels event at the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, nestled in the mountains near Pringle Bay, South Africa. He completed the gusty course just ahead of world No. 2 Jonas Richter of Brazil. “It was a fantastic season of racing, new experiences, new friendships, fun and memories,” said Finocchio. “I was fortunate enough to win five races, reach nine finals, be the fastest qualifier eight times and
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be ranked as the IGSA World No. 1 J2 downhill skateboarder the past six months.” The 1.9-kilometre Hot Heels course is a narrow, two-lane road nestled in a valley, and Finocchio said: “As riders, we had to deal with head, tail and crosswinds, all in a single run.” He sent a big thank you to Swedish rider Erik Lundberg, who was generous enough to lend him his $1,000 AeroLid helmet that helped him cope with the shifting winds. The win capped a year of relentless travel that saw Finocchio, 18, compete in World Cup events across four continents. Struggling to adjust to the wind conditions, Finocchio qualified fourth out of 47 Juniors. Richter qualified first overall, more than four seconds ahead of Finocchio. “Overall, my time was not horrible as I qualified 21st out of 120 Open riders, but I knew I had work to do,” said Finocchio. “Also, with my fourth-place qualifying spot, it would mean that Jonas and I were on the same side of the elimination bracket. If things went as expected, we would meet in the semifinal and then again in the final.” Finnochio finished 10 metres behind Richter in the semis, but changed his game-plan to follow the Brazilian more closely in the final. It turned out to be a two-man race, with Finocchio and Richter swapping the lead several times. With about 400 metres to go, Richter pulled in front, and instead of defending his line, Finocchio opted to draft him towards the finish line. “I set up about a two metres behind him and stayed there until there was about 100 metres left,” he said. “Then I started creeping in on him until my helmet was almost touching his butt and the front of my board was about six inches from the back of his. With about 20 metres left, I slid out of his draft and blew by to win by about two board lengths. “After I crossed the line, I looked back and Jonas was clapping for me with a big smile on his face. Jonas and I are competitors, but we are also good friends and I think I would have been happy for him if he would have been able to defend my final pass and win the race.” Next season, Finocchio will be competing in the Open category against riders of all ages. His 2013 campaign begins in Australia at the Mt. Keira Challenge in late April, followed by Newton’s Playground in early May.
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JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs Trail Smoke Eaters, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre. MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Victoria Royals, 7:05 p.m., Prospera Place. HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS – Fulton Maroons @ new VSS Panthers gym, senior girls game @ 6:30 p.m., senior boys game @ 8:15 p.m.
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lincoln lanes bowlers-of-tHe-week Club 55 Ladies: Judy Samoylove bowled a 709 triple to go 181 over her 176 average. Club 55 Men’s: Al Somers – bowled a 738 triple to go 153 over his 195 average. Ladies: Linda Hunter – bowled a 621 triple to go 132 over her 163 average. Men’s: Bob Desy – bowled a 718 triple to go 151 over his 189 average. HigH games/triples: Sharon Buck 312, 100 POA; Claudette Gunning 100 POA; Tom Wilde 340, 100 POA, 7 strikes in a row; June Kuhn 100 POA; Winnie Swanlund 100 POA; Joyanne Staller 100 POA; Diane Smith 100 POA; Gord Ellinson 308, 100 POA; Drew Soroka 327, 832; Al Somers 319, 100 POA; Lorraine Heichert 100 POA; Sandra Harvey 783; Oscar Hoyseth 100 POA; Betty Bunting 100 POA; Rick Crosman 100 POA; Jessy Buchanan 313; Art Block 350, 100 POA; Barry Koenig 346; Rod Koenig 371, 100 POA; Matt Eisenhauer 333; Lloyd Lehr 100 POA; Jacques Lafontaine 330, 100 POA; Doug Weaving 100 POA; Lisa Lauzon 100 POA; Keith Hoggard 808.
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In other BCHL action Friday night, the Warriors pummeled the visiting Capitals 8-1 at Royal LePage Place. Former Viper Marcus Basara led the West Kelowna attack with two goals and two assists. Also getting in on the offence were first star Braxton Bilous (2+1), captain Max French, Jetlan Houcher, Brennan Clark and second star Devon Hascarl, a Vernon product. Hascarl, 19, was carded full-time by the Warriors over the Christmas break. Tyler Biggs recorded 19 stops for his 12th win, while Connor LaCouvee and
backup Stephen Heslop combined for 41 saves for the Caps. Merritt sniper Regan Soquila collected a deuce as the second-place Centennials doubled the first-place Penticton Vees at Nicola Valley Arena. Derek Huisman and Sam Johnson rounded out the 20-11-1-1 Cents’ attack in front of Vernon netminder Tyler Steel (25 saves). Brock Balson and Brad McClure responded for the 23-10-0-3 Vees, who got 35 stops from Nic Renyard. The Surrey Eagles extended their win streak to four games with a 6-3 doubling of the host Trail Smoke Eaters at
Cominco Arena. Brady Shaw paced the Eagles, second in the Mainland Division at 21-10-1-2, with two goals. Former Warrior Brett Mulcahy added a goal and two helpers in support of netminder Michael Santaguida (29 saves). Trail got singles from Braeden Jones, Adam Wheeldon and Valik Chichkin. Lyndon Stanwood (22 saves) took the loss. Other Friday games saw the Victoria Grizzles pound the Nanaimo Clippers 5-1; the Chilliwack Chiefs outgun the Coquitlam Express 5-3; and Powell River Kings blank the Prince George Spruce Kings 2-0.
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The year was 1942. Mrs. Miniver won the Oscar for Best Picture, the world was at war, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup. And Margaret and Fred Lyall pledged to love and to cherish one another, vows they have kept for 70 years. The longtime Vernon residents celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Dec. 26, 2012. They first met when both were working at Eaton’s depart-
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“He came out first and found a place for us to live and then we followed him out here. We had no relatives so it was tough at first,” said Margaret. Fred then spent many years working in the steel industry and the family lived in Kamloops for 26 years on a property that had once been an asparagus farm. When the couple moved to Vernon in 1986, Fred had already retired. “We moved here because of the price of property and because there was no sagebrush,” said Fred, chuckling. Three years later, he began writing his popular column for The Morning Star, In the Garden, which ran every Wednesday for many years. “I still get calls and people asking me questions, especially about growing tomatoes,” he said. “I get about 10 calls a month — and by the way, a tomato called Celebrity is the best you’ll ever grow. “ For both Lyalls, gardening has always been an activity they have shared. “We’ve done a lot of gardening togeth-
er,” said Fred, 94. “Margaret’s dad was an outstanding gardener in Portage la Prairie and when we had our big place on Herry Road in Vernon, we grew one of everything.” Margaret remembers early mornings before school, where she tended the family garden. “And then my dad sold the farm and we were raised in town.” As a founder and still active member of the Okanagan Gardens and Roses Club, Fred said one of his proudest achievements is looking after the rose garden at Hospice House. “(Former member) Bonnie Semeniuk picked out most of the roses and every year I went down and did all the deadheading,” he said. “Looking after the garden was one of the most pleasant things I’ve ever done and I got so much satisfaction out of that.” At the couple’s Vernon town house, Fred no longer does the kind of large-scale gardening he once did, but always has a few tomatoes and peppers and is well-known for his large, colourful hanging baskets of blooms. “I’m getting lazier as
I get older, but we both love to eat vegetables, especially all root vegetables, and we cook them regularly,” said Fred. While he no longer heads up to the slopes of Silver Star, Fred can often be found at the Vernon Curling Rink. “I am the oldest active curler in B.C. — I throw the odd stone.” The couple’s son, Brian, lives in Kelowna, where he is district manager for Sun Life, and their two grandsons are at university, Steven at Thompson Rivers in Kamloops and Kevin at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna. Invariably, anyone with a marriage as long as Fred and Margaret have enjoyed are asked the same question: what is your secret? “We don’t have any problems, I just do as I’m told,” said Fred, adding with a smile, “I wish I had done five per cent of what I’ve been accused of.” Fred and Margaret celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary with their son as well as friends from the garden club. “We had a good time, we didn’t go overboard,” said Margaret.
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Year In Review 2012 November 2012 B.C.’s economic future lies overseas, according to Jobs Minister Pat Bell, while speaking to the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. Vernon’s Eric Godard ends his NHL career after making his debut in 2002-03 with New York, then moving on to play for Calgary before skating three seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Local sports builders, athletes and teams are inducted into the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame. Conjoined twins Tatiana and Krista Hogan, now six-years-old, continue to amaze family with their phenomenal advancements and adorable personalities. Vernon boat manufacturer Harbercraft switches to Kingfisher brand. Across the community, country and world, Remembrance Day honours veterans for the sacrifices they made. Paralympian Josh Dueck lands spot in the top 10 National Geographic adventurer of the year. Cross country skiing opens at Silver Star and Sovereign.
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Justin Smith makes his salute during a Remembrance Day event at BX Elementary. Enderby down to one doctor. The community will be facing physician shortage as 7,200 residents left with one doctor in 2013. Trial begins into the fatal 2010 incident, where KieraLeigh Carlson was struck by a motorist. The driver, Chase Donaldson, is charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death and one count of failing to stop at an accident causing bodily harm.
Myriah Di Venre gives birth to her baby, Isabella, in a room at the Village Green Hotel after she could not access a bed at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Fire destroys Enderby Super Save gas station, putting approximately 15 people out of work. After sitting vacant for nearly seven years, Coldstream gas station re-opens under new ownership and Centex brand.
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Maureen Curry leaves Vernon for new position in Grande Prairie. Premier Christy Clark stops in Vernon for a women’s only meeting, which sparks controversy among some of those not invited to event. Driver found guilty and sentenced to 32 months in death of Coldstream girl, who was struck by a vehicle while walking along Aberdeen Road. Samantha Robinson says ‘yes,’ to Rob Symons’ marriage proposal, plastered across the front page of The Morning Star, a proposal, “I’ll never forget.” B.C. Hydro delays smart meter installation deadline from Dec. 31, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2013 due to customer concerns preventing installation.
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B.C. government announces $4.5 million upgrade to Westside Road (which was named the worst road in BCAA’s 2012 campaign). But the work, slated to be completed by May, isn’t sufficient to ease safety concerns for several residents in the area. Youth Symphony of the Okanagan hosts first concert, featuring orchestra of 70 young musicians. Hundreds bid farewell to the cracked, brick walls of Vernon Secondary School, which opened in 1968 and closed its doors in 2012 to make way for the new school on site. One of, if not, the longest court cases in B.C. history ends with guilty verdicts for five North Okanagan men in connection with deaths of three men in the North Okanagan in 2004 and 2005. Alpine skiing opens at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Local youth celebrate National 4-H Month and prepare for 100th anniversary of the club in 2013. Vernon Public Art Gallery lobbies for an April referendum for a new facility, although Greater Vernon Advisory Committee opts not to place a gallery and museum on the ballot (to include sports facility). Two Nor th Okanagan men handed lengthy prison sentences in Saskatchewan in connection with major cross-border smuggling ring. Four robbery attempts in six hours keep local RCMP busy between Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby. Kal Lakers win B.C. Senior AA Girls Volleyball Championships in Nanaimo. Coroner’s report released into plane crash that claimed the lives of two men at Marshall Field in July. Vernon Vipers slide into Interior Hockey League’s Interior Division basement following yet another loss. Longtime librarian
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An event aimed at serving some holiday cheer to those less fortunate exceeded expectations. “It went better then we could have imagined,” said Kari Sargeant, who organized a dinner at the Upper Room Mission Dec. 28. A team of about 25 community members showed up for the post-Christmas celebration, where they slaved in the kitchen cooking 11 turkeys, home-made stuffing, carrots, salad, massive amounts of mashed potatoes, gravy and homemade chili. It was all followed by every baked good imaginable. “We served 105 people plus had a few take out to-go plates,” said Sargeant, adding that Melina Moore and a friend also came out to sing carols while the meals were being enjoyed. “There were tons of leftovers to eat for days.” In addition to the hearty meal, everyone left with a grocery bag full of at least $60 in groceries as well as personalized toiletry bags. “On top of that we handed out brandnew toys to kids and new and used clothes for both adults and children,” said Sargeant. “We also donated tons of goods to keep the mission going for awhile, over $2,000 in canned goods, pastas, etc.” Along with the time and heart put in by all the volunteers, the evening was made a success through the generosity of community donations. “In total the dinner, bags and donations came to an estimated $10,000. It was amazing to see this community come together so quickly and without question,” said Sargeant, who also had a lot of fun putting it all together with her children, friends and even complete strangers. “It was very touching to my friends and myself.” But the biggest reward came in the smiles of those being served.
t’s very interesting as we mark the 12th anniversary of the start of tweeting and the 20th of the start of texting if you look around you in any public gathering (and many private as well) to observe the number of people gazing intently at their smartphones. If it is indeed a phone, are they reacting to something incredulous they’ve just heard? Not likely if you notice what they are doing with their hands, particularly their thumbs, and their eyes. A large part of the population, most of whom do not qualify for the OAP, have transformed themselves from telephone and face to face conversationalists to tweeters Vernon PC Users’ Club and texters. While engaged in these practices they seem to exist in some kind of separate universe, cut off from those of us who may wish to communicate with them eyeball to eyeball. To complicate this situation the fact that their phones are mobile so that you can walk around while gazing at them or try to drive with one hand while thumbing with the other leads to all manner of incidents, some tragic and others quite funny. Sadly the former are occurring with increasing frequency while the latter often captured as a video clip by someone else’s smartphone do provide us with some comic relief. Who cannot laugh at the pratfalls of someone focused on sending or receiving a text message walking into a swimming pool or just tripping on a curb while crossing the street. Or accidently dropping a $300 device into a toilet or under the wheel of a car or truck can make one chuckle, if it’s not your iPhone. Surely someone is working on producing a texting version of America’s Funniest Home Videos. This phenomenon is unlikely to go away anytime soon, but perhaps science will eventually take the smartphone out the hands of the user and place it surgically into their brains where it may do less damage, but still give rise to a little humour! The next meeting of the Vernon PC Users’ Club is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre in the cafeteria. Call Betty at 542-7024 or Olive at 5428490 for more information.
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Lindsay Mackill works in the kitchen at the Upper Room Mission as a group of volunteers prepare to serve a post-Christmas dinner Dec. 28. “People getting served were so polite and thankful. They really seemed to enjoy the evening.”
With such success, Sargeant is looking forward to doing it all again in the future. “We can’t wait to do it again.”
Buying organic and local supports sustainable food system Simone JenningS
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People often ask me if they should buy organic fruits and vegetables. Some of the common questions I get include: “Are they worth the extra cost?” or “I want to reduce my exposure to pesticides, which fruits and vegetables have the most residues?” I always start by ensuring people that a diet high in plant-based foods has many health benefits including reduced risk of
heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other health problems. The benefits of consuming adequate amounts of fruits and veggies outweigh the risk of pesticide exposure. So regardless of whether you choose conventionally grown produce or organic, the main goal should be to get a minimum of seven to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. One serving equals one piece of fruit or vegetable or half a cup chopped. However, if you are looking to reduce
your exposure to pesticides and it’s within your budget to purchase organic then I think it’s worth it. It’s even better if you can purchase your organic food from a local source. Choosing local foods and buying organic when possible supports a more sustainable food system and allows the industry to grow. The Environmental Working Group has recently released the 2012 Shoppers Guide to Pesticide in Produce. The guide can help you determine which fruits and vegetables have
the most pesticide residues. It is important to consider this as a general guide, not a hard and fast rule, as pesticide levels on foods can vary depending on where and how they are grown. The list was created based on studies done in the U.S. on local and imported fruits and vegetables. Nearly all of the studies tested produce after it had been rinsed or peeled. To view the list and a downloadable shoppers guide visit www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/. Simone Jennings is a registered dietitian.
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n Trekking poles are a good way to provide extra stability on those steep and slippery paths. n Trekking poles reduce the amount of impact on the knees and ankles during downhill walking. n For running there are shoes available that provide traction specifically for winter conditions via tiny studs in the sole. Get fit before you go
Walking is physically demanding, involving almost every muscle group in the body. A few exercises to better prepare for the winter season can make those sidewalks and trails much easier. Depending on your current level of physical fitness, it is best to start with 10 repetitions once a day and increase this number gradually as you improve your fitness level. n Squats: simply standing shoulder width apart bend the knees to a comfortable level maintaining your balance, then pressing back up again. n Step ups/down: using a step eight to 12 inches high, place one leg up, then step up with the other; repeat,
starting with the opposite leg first. n Calf raise: stand on the first stair with the balls of the feet on the edge. Hold onto the railing, while pressing up to stand on the toes of the feet. Balance for healthy ankles and knees Ankle exercises can improve your stability, coordination, balance and awareness of your footing on uneven or slippery surfaces. Research has shown a reduction in ankle and knee injuries with regular balance exercises in athletes. There are several pieces of equipment on the market today that can add variety/ difficulty to your exercise routine: the BOSU trainer, Wobble and
Rocker boards, foam rollers An exercise requiring no equipment can be used to train these same principles of ankle stability: n Balance on one leg, maintain a slight bend in the supporting knee while balancing. Standing on a rolled up towel of various thickness will make this exercise more difficult Check with your physiotherapist for more information on these and other great tips, or for an injury prevention assessment. Derek Geldrich is a registered physiotherapist, MScPT, B. Kin, at Northend Spine & Sports Physical Therapy & Massage Therapy in Vernon.
ly are common goals. What if you could do all of the above and save a few dollars at the same time? Consider the following strategies from TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weightloss support organization, to create flavourful, nutritious meals that won’t hurt your wallet. While they require more planning, homecooked meals are an excellent way to minimize your grocery bill, and they are typically healthier than the options you may find when dining out. Make at least one meal
a week meatless. Choose recipes that utilize beans and grains, which add a boost of nutrition. A meal planning chart or simple shopping list for the week are great tools for the budget-minded, healthconscious consumer. Take part of one day a week to plan the upcoming week’s menu. In addition to reviewing weekly store circulars in advance for sales, check the back of your grocery receipt for additional coupons. Also check online for coupons, simply by searching for the products that you use and visiting the manufac-
turers’ websites. In addition to shopping at grocery stores, consider local markets, and dollar stores. For the best deals at the market, look for reduced produce or end-of-the-day specials. Some other suggestions include: Only shop once a week. This makes it easier to avoid unnecessary purchases and encourages you buy only what you need for the weekly menu. Have a snack before you visit the grocery store. Shopping on an empty stomach can lead to impulse buying. Shop the perimeter
of the store, remembering that the least healthy and most overpriced packaged foods are concentrated in the middle aisles. Look high and low on store shelves to find generic items from store brands, which are often less expensive than, but identical to, name-brand items, which are placed at eye level on shelves. If fresh fruits and vegetables are costprohibitive, try the frozen or canned versions. Frozen produce is often flash-frozen at the source, locking in nutrients. Rinse canned vegetables before cooking to further reduce the sodium content. Founded more than 65 years ago, TOPS is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at $32 per year in Canada, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call 800-932-8677.
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New foster homes are needed in the North Okanagan, so Okanagan Foster Parents Association (OFPA) is hosting monthly information sessions in Vernon. Adults who want to make a difference in the lives of children and families are invited to attend. Most foster parents are ordinary people who care about children and youth. “I am constantly amazed by all that foster parents do for children,” said Noelle Typusiak, foster parent coordinator in the Vernon area. “Most have come to fostering with only their desire to help, but they have developed the ability to meet the special needs that many foster children have.” OFPA and the Ministry of Children and Family Development work together to provide foster families with training, support, and reimbursement. There is also a need for people who come to fostering with specialized skills. Some children have exceptional medical or behavioural needs that require experienced caregivers. “Young adults, with training related to children, become excellent foster parents,” said Typusiak. “Those who retire from jobs in education, child care, or the medical field also find fostering is a good way to use their experience in a way that meets their new life style.” In November 2012 there were more than 130 children and youth in foster care in the Vernon
area, which includes Armstrong, Falkland, and Lumby. Children come into foster care for many different reasons, but all need a safe, loving home. Most children stay only for a short time, while others may stay for years, or move on to adoption. Some children need respite care: a surrogate aunt or uncle who will care for them for a weekend or two every month. Foster parents are needed in all areas, both rural and urban. Foster parents can be any age; be single or married; have their own children, have no children, or have grown children. Foster parents care for children of all ages, from birth to 18. There is a need for foster parents who will care for one child, as well as for foster parents who have room for family groups of three or more. Information sessions will be held Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Feb. 13 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sessions are held at the Gathering Place, #300, 3100–30th Ave. Those who attend an information session will be invited to attend Preservice Orientation for Foster Parents at the end of February. For six evenings participants will learn how to meet the needs of children who come into foster care and how the foster care system works. When these classes are completed they may apply to become foster parents. If you have questions contact the OFPA at 250558-0939.
B.C. Seniors’ Guide now available in Punjabi SURREY — The latest edition of the BC Seniors’ Guide is now available in Punjabi. “The Punjabi version of the BC Seniors Guide is a handy booklet that contains lots of updated information on resources such as benefits, programs and services that are relevant to seniors and their families,” said Ralph Sultan, Minister of State for Seniors. “The guides are designed to meet the needs of older adults in the Punjabi community.” In addition to updated information, the new edition provides tips on healthy aging and encourages seniors to plan ahead for future needs. “I encourage seniors and their families to get a copy of the Punjabi version of the BC Seniors’ Guide as it can help seniors plan a healthy lifestyle,” said Dave S. Hayer, MLA for Surrey-Tynehead. “I receive many questions about what government does for older people and the booklet will assist in providing the answers.” The English version of the guide was unveiled in October. Punjabi, French and Chinese versions required additional time for translation and are available now. To receive a free copy of the guide in any of the avail-
able languages, call 1-877 952-3181. The guides are also available on the SeniorsBC website at: www.gov.bc.ca/seniorsguide “I would like to thank the government of British Columbia for having a Punjabi version of the guide,” said Maghar Singh Sanghe, president of the Surrey-Delta Indo Canadian Senior Centre. “It will be extremely useful for many seniors to be able to read the guide in their own language and
in a format that is very convenient and easy to access.” Providing easy access to all the information seniors and their families need to make informed choices about care is a key action in Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan, which contains information to help seniors and their families navigate the health system, access information about care options, the creation of
a provincial telephone line to report care concerns and the appointment of a seniors’ advocate. More information on the plan can be found at: www.gov. bc.ca/seniorsactionplan Under B.C.’s Family Agenda, government supports seniors by encouraging healthy, active aging so they can remain independent and enjoy active social participation. To learn more, visit: www.familiesfirstbc.ca
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Community Calendar january 6 LIFE IN BETHLEHEM The public is invited to attend a presen-
tation by Claire Anastas who will talk about Bethlehem Under Occupation Today. She is a Palestinian Christian. You can hear her speak at the United Church (3300 Alexis Park) Jan. 6 at the 10 a.m. church service. Claire will also talk Jan. 6 from 12:15 to 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church in the basement (enter from 26th St.). Light lunch provided. Call Sue at 558-5830 for info. 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; Thursdays at 5:45 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028 for more information. BREAkFAST ANd FLEA MARkET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $6. Tables for rent for $10 per spot outside. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more information. ELkS CRIB TOURNAMENT first and second Sunday of each month at the hall, 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound). Cost is $10, plus lunch of soup, sandwich and coffee for $4. Registration at 9 a.m., crib starts 10 a.m. Everyone welcome, both members and non-members. 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 THE SCHUBERT CENTRE Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. Mondays, it’s pinochle, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class. Tuesdays, bridge, canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, afternoon dancing to live music, birthday lunch the last Wednesday of every month. We’re open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily; the Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday.
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OkANAGAN SINGLES 40+ Jan. 7, movie night at Towne Cinema, 2910-30 Ave. at 5:15 p.m. Attend the Vernon Film Society movie Still. Tickets available at 4:30 p.m. and cost is $7. Meet in the foyer so we can sit together. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 if attending to enable seats to be saved. VERNON ACCORdION CLUB meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome as well as listeners and dancers. For more information call 250-546-3192. THE SOCIETy FOR OPEN LEARNING & dISCUSSION SOLD meets Jan. 7. Guest speaker Jim Cooperman of Salmon Arm is a Shuswap environmentalist, teacher, author, farmer and president of the Shuswap Environmental Action Society. Speaking on the topic, “Tar Sands and Pipelines,” he will provide his insightful perspective on the politics, profits, pollutions and passions surrounding pipelines, tar sands and tracking while addressing their extensive environmental and economic impact. His presentation will include an interesting PowerPoint on his topic. SOLD meets in room 06 in the People Place 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Monday. Memberships are available at the door and guests are most welcome. MONdAy NIGHT VERNON TOASTMASTERS Want to improve your communication and leadership skills? Learn to network? Lead meetings effectively? Check out Toastmasters. We’re friendly and we make learning fun! We meet every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Check us out – no obligation to join. For more info., contact Karen at 250-308-2094 or infomnvt@gmail.com SENIORS’ ACTIVITy CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Monday to Friday it’s snooker from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday it’s crib and bingo at 1 p.m. Each Wednesday it’s carpet bowling at 1:30 p.m. Dance with bands 1st Monday each month (Oct. – May) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Info. call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. FUN TIME AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Mondays 1 - 3 p.m., runs every first and third Monday of the month. Come to the first one and plan out the games for the upcoming weeks. A time to have fun and learn. Cost: 50 cents per session. Everyone 50+ welcome! The centre is at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For further info., call 250-542-2877. THERAPEUTIC BREATHING ExERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphy-
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ou can become a foster parent and help children and families in your community if you are: patient, loving and understanding, knowledgeable and experienced in meeting the needs of children, willing to train and improve your skills, supportive of children’s needs to maintain family and cultural connections and able to maintain a stable, structured and positive home environment. Foster parents are needed for many kinds of situations, from a few days a month of respite to long-term therapeutic care of children with special needs. Attend an information session to find out more, Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, MCFD, 300, 3100 – 30th Ave., in Vernon. For more information, contact Noelle at 250-558-0939 or noksupport@okfosterparents.ca sema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at People Place, by donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE 50+ are welcome to come out for a fun game of bridge, 3310-37th Ave., Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our newly renovated billiard and shuffleboard room is now open. Enjoy a game Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canasta is Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair yoga Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m., floor curling Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for info. NARCOTICS ANONyMOUS Monday at 7 p.m., Twisted Sisters meets 3204 Alexis Park Dr. behind Knox Church. (Closed, women only, topic/discussion meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. ROyAL CANAdIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Where else can you play free pool all day? Come on down Mondays with a member and sharpen your skills. Or become a member and take advantage of all we have to offer! We close at 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TOPS (TAkE OFF POUNdS SENSIBLy) MEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-5429328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. AA MEETINGS Monday to Saturday 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and is 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. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just 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. FRATERNAL ORdER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003. VERNON ACCORdION CLUB MEETS Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome, listeners and dancers also. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192 for more information.
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THE SENIORS ACTION NETWORk We invite seniors, service providers and interested individuals to this monthly meeting Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the People Place, room 006, 3402-27th Ave. Please take this opportunity to join us at this open meeting to get and give updates on important senior related issues in the community and help make a difference for seniors. Seniors, please bring friends and make your concerns and issues known. BASIC eBOOk/eREAdER TRAINING Starting Jan. 8, the Vernon library will be offering short sessions (for one or two people) on the basics of searching and downloading eBooks. Daytime, evening and weekend time slots are available. Register at the upstairs Information Desk, in person or by phone at 250-542-7610, ext. 3. MOVE IT & MINGLE FOR OLdER AdULTS Starts Jan. 8 at the Schubert Centre, Tuesdays 2 to 4 p.m., Fridays 9 to 11 a.m. Runs
every week for 12 weeks. If you like to have fun, please join us! Cost is $40 for Schubert members, $80 non-members, includes cost of membership. Register by calling 250-549-4201. ANAF dIRECTOR MEETING Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. VERNON PC USERS’ CLUB MEETS The second Tuesday of each month at the Schubert Centre at 3505-30th Ave., at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 or June at 549-7221 and check out vernon pcusersclub.ca. Join us and get answers to your computer and camera-related questions. ELkS LOdGE meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. (across from bus depot). Call 558-0876 for info. New members welcome. kNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. James Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in Columbus Court. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877. ARMSTRONG LIONS CLUB, BINGO Every Tuesday at the Oddfellows Hall, 3005 Wood Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bird starts 6:50 p.m. Please note: new location, new games. SENIORS LUNCHES AT ARMSTRONG LEGION Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $7. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455. VERNON COMMUNITy ARTS CENTRE Painting and Drawing Drop In, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your own supplies and create in a friendly, group environment where you can meet other artists and new friends; $3 members/$4 non members, punch pass available. Call 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more.
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THE LUMBy & dISTRICT WILdLIFE ASSOC. Annual General Meeting Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse. All executive positions open for nomination; 2013 memberships will be available at meeting and need to be paid in full to vote. For memberships or info., call Leroy & Odel Ogi at 250-542-1445, Pete Aussem at 250-547-6708 or Dwayne Hackett at 250-547-2585. VERNON & dISTRICT FAMILy HISTORy SOCIETy MEETS General meeting Jan. 9, Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. (lower level), 6:30 p.m. for newcomers class. At 7 p.m., Joyce Young will give a presentation on The Cloud: an Internet Storage and Sharing Facility. IOdE LAMBLy’S LANdING MONTHLy MEETING Jan 9 general monthly meeting at 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Enderby Health Clinic. Visitors welcome. STAR COUNTRy SQUARES will be starting the new year session Jan. 9 for Mainstream and Plus at Knox Presbyterian Church 7-7:30 p.m. Plus, Mainstream 7:30-9:30 p.m. Coffee night will be Jan. 16, New Dancer program begins Jan. 10 at Halina Centre 7-9 p.m. Hope everyone had a great festive season. BUddHIST MEdITATION CLASS with monk Gen Kelsang Sanden, Jan. 11, 7-8:45 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Topic “New Year’s Resolution: Be Happier, Learn To Meditate!” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10, special rates for students, seniors. For info. 250-558-0952 or www.dorjechang.ca No fragrance please. WINTER STORyTIME AT THE ENdERBy LIBRARy Join us for stories, songs, puppets and fun at the Enderby branch for ages 3 years and up. Saturdays at 11 a.m. Jan. 12 to April 6. This is a dropin, free program. For more details, see www.orl.bc.ca/branches/ enderby
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Tilting at Windmills
Vernon musician isn’t fighting any wind generating giants when it comes to making a name for himself Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
In the novel Don Quixote, Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes wrote of his title hero going on the attack, tilting his lance at the structures, believing they were giants. Dutch renaissance painters often included them in their landscapes – with their stony trunks and giant arms sweeping the expanse to harness the wind and generate energy. For a Vernon musician, windmills best describes his work ethic: they keep moving. That philosophy, if you will, is what Cory Myraas has followed since he became a solo artist known as Windmills more than a year ago. “The name Windmills came up around the time I began to take myself seriously as a solo artist,” said Myraas, who previously was a member of local bands Poor Little Rich Girl, New Clear Sound, and Paperboy. “I was hanging out with friends and the topic of where you would find old-style windmills outside of Amsterdam came up. Someone said windmills in Wisconsin. Something stuck. I liked the fact that they were constantly in motion. It worked well with what I do.” That motto, “Windmills keep moving,” is a descriptor of what the 24-year-old Vernon Secondary School grad has been about for the past year, constantly in flux, whiling hours in his studio, writing songs, harnessing loop technology, and performing. An English major who graduated last year with a bachelor of arts from UBC Okanagan, Windmills is now a multi-faceted musician whose craft can be best described as evolving. Those who have seen him perform live know that Windmills melds classic instrumentation and technology to create his wall of sound. With an electric guitar and a floor tom drum, which acts as a bass, accented with rim shots and tambourine, Windmills records his instruments using a delay pedal and then loops them back to cre-
ate the effect of a full band. The result is lush orchestration complemented by Windmill’s clear vocals, which he also loops to create backup harmonies. “Without a loop, I wouldn’t be able to do what I do,” he said. “Mine is not a typical loop pedal, which can usually record over any mistakes. When I hit the start, if I mess up, I have to start again. I don’t have control over the tempo, and I only have 14 seconds to create the loop.” As can be imagined, using those methods in a live situation requires a certain amount of concentration, something Windmills has learned to balance this past year through his performances. He is often asked to open for bands in both Vernon and Kelowna (besides an October show with Andrew Allen, he also took the stage at last summer’s Riot on the Roof at the Vernon Public Art Gallery and with locals Jodi Pederson and Raquel Warchol at Powerhouse Theatre in December) and he is also making a name for himself as a headliner holding shows at Kelowna’s Streaming Café as well as performing for the POP Okanagan Festival. “Before, I had three guys with me, so those first few shows where I laid it bare were a bit nerve wracking. It’s complicated to do what I am doing. You have to pay attention and also talk to the crowd.” Windmills’ work ethic has also resulted in two recordings. The first, aptly titled Keep Moving, was released a year ago this month, and his latest, Tilting, an allegorical reference to Don Quixote, is about to be released in February. “(Keep Moving) started with a skeleton of songs... I was being asked to open for these bands, and I wanted a physical disc to hand out at the shows. I went back and forth between digital download and having something physical,” he said. Opting for both, the studio sessions, engineered by former Poor Little Rich Girl bandmate Rob Raybould, resulted in the ninesong album that was released on Jan. 27. Keep Moving also allowed Windmills to apply for a FACTOR (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records) grant. He sent FACTOR one song from the album, Great Divide, in November and was approved for the grant in March. Getting the word out through social media,
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Vernon’s Windmills (Cory myraas) has been in a constant state of creativity since releasing his first album Keep Moving a year ago. a photo of myraas’ father at the age of 15, below, graces the cover of Windmills’ upcoming sophomore album, Tilting.
“I liked the fact that (windmills) were constantly in motion. It worked well with what I do.” — Windmills
and on various websites, also helped the album gain attention, with reviews coming from Russia, the U.K. and Europe. Great Divide was also used for the promotion of Riot on the Roof on CBC Radio. “I had people telling me to come and play in Australia and I was sending CDs out to people in Sweden and Germany,” said Windmills. “The FACTOR reimbursement was also huge. It put me back at zero, so I could get started on my next project.” The songs also triggered an innate response in listeners, who told Windmills of a personal memory or experience that the music evoked. “That’s humbling. Making music is selfish, so when you hear that you’ve connected with others when you weren’t expecting to, it’s great.” Wanting to continue on that
momentum, Windmills set off to release a five-track EP in October. However, the project was postponed when summer allergies prevented him from recording the vocals. Instead, he performed one of his more successful shows in Vernon, opening for Andrew Allen on his two concert date at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. “I sold 84 CDs in two nights. It was like out of the frying pan and into the fire. I had all these people coming up to me asking me to sign CDs and to take my picture,” he laughed. “In this business, you find out quickly where your sound sits, but I haven’t run into any demographic who have liked my music more than others. I get older people, my peers, and kids coming up to me.” The show also pumped Windmills’ adrenaline to get his
new album out, and in November, he went back to Raybould’s studio to record the vocals. “The first album had a strong instrumental impact. It focused on songs that I play live. This second album is a little darker. It has more post production, like keyboards added to one of the songs, to make it fuller.” The album cover photo is also significant. “People always comment on my hair,” said Windmills who recently lopped off his windblown tresses. “I found this photo of my dad at the age of 15, and there’s hair everywhere. I saw myself in that image, and so we tried to recreate it.” Now being mastered in Vancouver, Tilting will be officially released on Feb. 9 at the Streaming Café in Kelowna, with only 50 presale tickets being released. The artist, in the meantime, has planned for a few other shows in the Okanagan this month as well as a date at Burnaby’s Michael J. Fox Theatre, again with Allen, on Jan. 31. “The next thing is to hit the road across Canada,” he said. “Because my act is unique, I can bring everything with me. I would like to eventually tour Europe.” Windmills keep moving, indeed. To hear some of Windmills’ music, visit windmillskeepmoving. bandcamp.com.
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★ Movie Information Line 250-545-0352 • www.vernoncinema.com ★ 2910 30th Avenue • Home of the Vernon Film Society ★ sunday, January 6, 2013 ➠➠➠ thursday, January 10, 2013 ★ FAMILY MATINEES SUNDAY ★ HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 92 minutes (G) 10:00 AM Sunday ★ WRECK IT RALPH 107 minutes (G) 11:35 AM Sunday ★ RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 97 minutes (G) ★ 1:25 PM Sunday THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2 ★ 116 minutes (14A) 3:05 PM Sunday EVENING SHOWS - NIGHTLY EXCEPT MONDAY ★ EVENING PRICES APPLY ★ WRECK IT RALPH 107 minutes (G) ★ 5:05 PM Nightly except Monday RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 97 minutes (G) ★ 7:00 PM Nightly except Monday ★ JAMES BOND: SKYFALL 143 minutes (PG) 8:40 PM Nightly except Monday ★ THE VERNON FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS ★ STILL Monday, January 7, 2013 - 5:15 & 7:45 PM. Advance tickets on sale at ★ the Bean Scene and Towne Cinema Box Office. All seats only $7.00. ★ • Adults $7.75 • senior/Child $5.25 ★ • tuesdAy - All seAts $4.75 ★ • MAtinees - All seAts, All Ages $4.75
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ecently fired from his long running career as the radio announcer for a minor league baseball team, Artie (Billy Crystal) reluctantly agrees to use some of his new found spare time babysitting his three grandchildren. His wife Diane (Bette Midler) is thrilled with the prospect of reconnecting with her grandkids, despite the vast differences between the way she and Artie raised children and the “modern” methods of her daughter Alice (Marissa Tomei) and her husband Phil (Tom Everett Scott). Will all these parents sur20th Century Fox vive a generational clash? Will Marissa Tomei tries to get away for a vacation while Grandpa Billy Crystal babysits in Parental Guidance. the kids? We say, “It stinks!” is so formulaic. I really wish TAYLOR: Parental will make a sequel to this HOWE: Oh this doesn’t I had created a checklist of Guidance is 30 years too late. dross. bode well for 2013. Crystal what I expected this film to be We get it, helicopter parents TAYLOR: There is proband Midler were great 15 or before seeing it. I’m sure every in the 21st century are busy ably an audience for this film. 20 years ago, but box would be ticked. (it’s not news.) Psychobabble Some people might prefer safe, it’s like they are still It would have made child rearing methods are familiar, bland comedies like stuck there with the movie more fun. available (also not news.) Vain Parental Guidance, but don’t their humour in HOWE: But that Grandma is seeking love, jeal- take your kids. It’s too adult for Parental Guidance. list should be burnt ous that she and Grandpa are nine or under and too boring If this is the calibre along with the script. “the other grandparents” with for over 10. As a family comedy, of stars we have It’s nothing new or their picture absent from the it fails. Instead, find yourself to play grandparoriginal. Hollywood mantle. There are openings some dry bread and glass of ents for the next still sends us their for humour in these situawater, then kick yourself in the 20 years, heaven trash to watch. What tions, but at every turn this groin, it’s about the same expeTaylor & Howe they think is funny help us. This was film fails to take advantage. rience. a painful 105 minjust isn’t: the six-yearInstead Parental Guidance is a — Howe gives Parental utes to sit through. old boy calling his grandpa parade of clichés. It isn’t even Guidance 0.5 unfunny TAYLOR: It wasn’t entirely Farty over and over again, good enough for TV. moments out of 5. Crystal and Midler’s fault, water sprayed on Crystal’s HOWE: Well, at least two — Taylor gives it 1.5 although Billy’s penchant for groin area to make it look like things may come of this. mock muted trumpet laughs vaudeville and Bette’s need to he’s wet himself, or Midler First, by witnessing Parental out of 5. sing have remained the same gyrating on a lap dancer’s Guidance I could have just The film is currently showfor decades. The problem with pole. And I thought The Three seen the worst movie of 2013, ing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Parental Guidance is that it Stooges was bad... and second, I don’t think they Vernon.
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Aw a r d - w i n n i n g Canadian poet and essayist Erìn Moure is the sixth annual writerin-residence at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Sponsored by the department of creative studies and the faculty of creative and critical stud-
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Moure’s free public reading at downtown Kelowna’s Okanagan Regional Library branch — part of the Visiting Author Series — is Feb. 12, starting at 7 p.m. Writers of poetry and translation are particularly encouraged to meet with Moure. Those who would like to be considered for an appointment are asked to send in one attached document, a maximum of four-to-six pages of poetry, or 15 pages of prose (plus a one-page synopsis if an excerpt from a longer work). Submissions should be sent via email before Jan. 21 to melissa. mchugh@ubc.ca. Name, student number (if applicable), phone number, and e-mail address should be included, with writer in residence in the subject line.
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Art and music are vital to every culture, but where is the training for these artists? The Levite Summit is answering the call to provide spiritual inspiration and practical instruction. “In the Bible, the Levites were the tribe assigned to service and leadership. This involved musicians, artisans, skilled laborers, ministers and more,” said Amy Hayward, manager with Hear the Music Ministries, which is hosting the conference with churches across the Okanagan. With more than a decade of experience in mentoring young artists, HTM brings a wealth of experienced mentors and teachers to the Levite Summit. Some of the instructors include Vernon Juno nominee Jon Buller and Starfield (Tim and Jon Neufeld), award winning producer Roy Salmond as well as modern worship artists such as David Ruis, Graham Ord, Kevin Pauls, Riley Armstrong, not to mention local experts such as vocalist Alexandra Babbel, artist and entrepreneur Nico Boesten, dance instructor Laura Elliot and Vernon drama coach Jason Armstrong. A number of workshops will be available and teachers will cover everything from vocal and instrumental, songwriting, and visual arts, to spiritual health, drama, dance, and creative writing. The summit is open to all ages and skill levels, whether in a church fellowship or outside the church community. They will be held at Willow Park Church in Kelowna Feb. 15 and 16. It will conclude with the oppor-
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MARCIA BELEY The first column of the year traditionally contains some information about healthy resolutions to make. Rather than listing the common ones (we all know what they are!) it is good to remind you to set realistic goals, not make too many resolutions and set a deadline to achieve those goals. Writing them down so you can see them every day is another good idea. Good luck! One other suggestion that helps us reach our health goals is to have a friend to support you in your resolve. Friends can be a great help in maintaining your motivation. If you are one of those people who naturally puts off seeing your doctor for a checkup, do it now. It is human nature to shrug off a little health problem thinking it will go away soon and you don’t want to bother the doctor about “every little thing” but it could be the start of a big thing. Make that appointment soon. Another idea that helps your doctor during these checkups is to be familiar with your family history. Take time to look into what your close relatives’ health was like and what they may have died from. Some diseases are hereditary and knowing your family health history will help your doctor help you. Pharmacists are a great resource you can use on your path to good health. We’d be happy to help you with your health goals. Have a happy and healthy New Year! Have Your Prescriptions Filled With Us
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Monday, January 7
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he first few weeks of January always seem so calm and serene compared to the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. And who can forget the frantic scenes throughout Boxing “Week”? Similarly, the arts scene takes a brief intermission as students, teachers, artists and touring groups recharge after a typically jampacked fall and holiday season. As someone who tends to see many performances in a given year, this works out to Brian van Wensem be a great time to reflect on my favourite performances from last year: the charming Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, the hilarious The Number 14, and the unexpectedly brilliant Deck show, just to name a few. With 2013’s arrival, it’s also a great time to check out what’s in store for the coming year. A quick glance at the Ticket Seller website at www.ticketseller.ca reveals a diverse lineup of shows in every genre. Examples include Ballet Jörgen’s full-scale performance of Swan Lake this February, fourmillion album seller Terri Clark live in concert in March, the live-action comic book of Intergalactic Nemesis in April or Powerhouse Theatre’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers coming up in May. Have a look for yourself and start getting excited about the shows that appeal to your individual preferences. And you won’t have to wait long
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for this seasonal intermission to end as the highly successful Snowed In Comedy Tour blows back into the Performing Arts Centre for its fifth year Jan. 17. Up at the ski resort by day, top comedians Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Craig Campbell and Pete Johansson descend from the slopes to host a hilarious evening of comedy by night. These four comedians represent a powerhouse of talent: their honours include winning Just for Laughs competitions and countless appearances in festivals along with televised specials and sitcoms. As always, there’s adult content and language to consider – none of which will be censored in a live performance. Call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) to book your tickets. Then on Jan. 18, the Montréal Guitar Trio is on stage at the Performing Arts Centre as part of the North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s season. Described by CBC as “the hottest guitar ensemble in Canada”, this trio has quickly established itself as a unique force in the Canadian music scene. Winners of the 2011 Opus prize for concert of the year in the jazz/ world music category, their repertoire includes selections from within and far beyond Canada’s borders and their stage performance is packed with creativity, energy and humour. The music starts at 7:30 p.m. and you can get your tickets through the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469). Let’s raise a glass to making the most of 2013, and enjoy the shows!
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MiTaxi fares well at investors forum Morning Star Staff
Two young entrepreneurs with a plan to make taxi service safer in foreign countries are now firmly on route, thanks to a $5,000 vote of confidence at the fifth Venture Okanagan Investors Forum at Okanagan College. Alejandro Jervis and Ivan Balconi Gonzalez are the founders of MiTaxi, a new mobile phone application that allows users to obtain verification that the taxi they are about to step into is registered, and therefore safe. Jervis and Gonzalez, who come from Colombia and Mexico respectively, explained to investors at the forum that while taxis may be safe in this country, that’s not always the case elsewhere. “Taxis are regularly used in South America, but they’re also often part of criminal activity, so when people step into the taxi, they don’t know that they may be at risk of being targets for assault, robbery, even sexual assault,” Jervis said. “What we want to do is help users leave a bread trail in case something happens, so they are able to share information with their family and friends and reduce the risk.” Their compelling pitch convinced the panel of independent judges, and now Jervis hopes
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Kevin Santos (left), of Grant Thornton LLP, and Reid Schretlen (right), of Venture Okanagan, present Ivan Balconi Gonzalez (inside left) and Alejandro Jervis, co-founders of MiTaxi, with the $5,000 grand prize for winning the fifth Venture Okanagan Investors Forum at Okanagan College. MiTaxi will take off, with the help of the top $5,000 prize plus complimentary consulting services from title sponsor Grant Thornton. “We plan to invest the funds towards the development of our application that will improve the
lives of millions of people,” said Jervis. Kevin Crookes, a partner at Grant Thornton, said the event illustrated the depth and breadth of new business ideas emerging in the Okanagan. “The Venture Okanagan event
was outstanding,” he said. “The calibre of presenters was excellent and it was exciting to see the innovative new businesses in the Okanagan.” Other projects that made it to the Investors Forum included an engineering invention that pro-
tects waterways from toxic chemicals, a health technology business that is specializing in lower back pain management, and a specialty distillery business that is opening in the South Okanagan. Venture Okanagan operates under the umbrella of Okanagan College’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) program. In opening the forum, Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton pointed to how this initiative meets the college’s mission of transforming lives and supporting communities. “After watching the investors connect with passionate entrepreneurs, I couldn’t agree more,” said Venture Okanagan project manager Reid Schretlen. “When it came to MiTaxi, I think the judges were captivated by the importance of the problem that their technology helps solve: the physical dangers associated with traveling in taxis in countries such as Colombia and Mexico,” said Schretlen. “Mr. Jervis and Mr. Gonzalez also had a clear implementation plan and knew their numbers, showing the judges that they had a real business opportunity and not just an idea,” said Steve Watson, chair of Venture Okanagan and business professor at Okanagan College.
Panthers take sixth in Titan Challenge Morning Star Staff
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Vernon Secondary students Daniel Chow (left) and Jacob Dolinar fly the flag at the Global Junior Achievement Titan Challenge in Delaware.
The Vernon Panthers economics team means business. Daniel Chow and Jacob Dolinar went up against the top 13 high school and university teams in the world and placed sixth at the annual Global Junior Achievement Titan Challenge in Delaware. University-level teams from China and Russia took top spots at the competition, which was sponsored by MasterCard and Junior Achievement. Teams were flown to the Eastern Seaboard, all expenses paid, and were treated like VIPs. This is the second time in the Panthers’ 15-year history that Vernon has represented Canada at worlds. Under the direction of coach Susan Egan, the Cats have experienced quite the
run of success, collecting several provincial awards, as well as two international sixth-place rankings. “Our current team is outstanding, and such a pleasure to work with,” said Egan. “These students have it all: they are smart, great at analysis, play well as a team, and have a lot of fun together.” Dolinar, a Grade 11 student, described the experience as amazing. “The whole atmosphere of being at the world championships was incredible, knowing that we were testing our skills against the very best teams in the world was like nothing I had ever experienced before. “The level of play was astonishing, and in addition to the stress of playing at this elite level, there were time limits making
things even tougher.” Chow, who graduates next spring, agreed that the competition was very intense, and thought that “the best thing about Delaware was meeting students from all around the world.” Egan thanked VSS vice-principal Tony Dolinar for chaperoning the team in Delaware. “Competing against the top high school and university economics students from around the world has allowed Jacob and Daniel to grow as economics students, and they will bring the skills they learned back to their team at Vernon Secondary School,” said Tony. The Panthers will start the cycle again in January as they enter Junior Achievement provincials in Vancouver.
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PUERTO RICO - “You are going to fly.” the park guide says with a grin. I enthusiastically raise one arm high in the air. “Yes! Like Superman!” “No. More like Ironman — arms by your side, head first like a human missile at 120 kilometres per hour!” I gulp, hesitate for a second, then smile and say, “Okay, let’s do it.” This zip-line has been affectionately named the Beast as it is one of the highest ziplines in the western world. At 260 metres high and 1,446 metres long, this sport is definitely not for anyone who fears speed or heights. Located only an hour from San Juan, the Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park in Puerto Rico offers a variety of heartpounding aerial adventure activities. The large ecotourism park is 316 acres in size and has challenges for all levels of fitness: ziplining, traditional rappelling and openair rappelling, a series of hanging bridges, and mountain biking. Visitors seeking an extreme adventure will not be disappointed. To begin with the guides introduce me and a group of travel writing colleagues to three ziplines and a series of wobbly suspension bridges. With each plank hung individually from a cable, at a height of approximately 40 metres, these bridges that criss-cross the nature park are tricky. Hesitant and cautious, I step onto the first board as it swings beneath me. Sweat streams down my face, and I frantically grab the safety line to balance myself while swinging in the air. I had no idea that I would be trying out for a Cirque du Soleil gig on this extreme sport adventure trip in Puerto Rico. The second bridge is made up of narrow mov-
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ing planks that are half the width of my foot; I find it surprisingly easy despite the fact that the boards are swaying. When I arrive on the third, my heart really begins to race as I approach our guide who is standing next to a hole in the middle of the bridge. I look at him and then through the hole to the forest canopy, far, far below. “Oh, no!” “Oh yes! Here is where you go down. Welcome to open-air rappelling!” “Open-air rappelling?” In an attempt to stall the inevitable I ask, “How high are we?” “About 40 metres up.” Even though I know there is no turning
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August 23, 1940 – December 21, 2012 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Kathy. Born in Trochu, Alberta, she grew up in Three Hills, Alberta, and was raised in a large family. She received honours playing classical piano music in her life. Kathy worked as a stenographer in a law office as well as entertained with friends in a music band around BC. She was a whiz at the Globe and Mail crossword puzzles and made many friends while playing the piano at the Legion. She will be missed by all her numerous siblings, nieces and nephews as well as all of her friends. Thank you to all the staff at the Heritage Square residence for all your care and friendship to Kathy. Also, thank you to all the Interior Health professionals for all your help in her times of need. Honouring Kathy’s wishes, there will be no public service held. Arrangements were in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
Violet “Vi” Bradley I gave my mom and best friend’s hand to my Dad, George, (predeceased) at 1:45 p.m. on Dec. 24th, 2012. They were married 53 wonderful years. Blessed to have had her in our lives are: daughter, Sherry and husband Dave of Coldstream, Grandson, Todd (Laura) Great Grandchildren, Kyler & Marlo, of Castlegar; Grandson, Kevin (predeceased), very dear Sisters, Eileen (Jack) Dyer, Jo DeMaria, Darlene (John) Harper, all of Alberta and Brother, Jim (Ida) Franks of Nelson, BC, also numerous much loved nieces, nephews, family & friends. Mom was born in Fox Valley, SK. June 5th, 1922, the oldest child of Gustav & Emilie Frank. Over her lifetime lived in Maidstone, and several other small SK. towns. She first saw my Dad when he rode by on his white horse. They were married March 1943, then lived in High River and Calgary, Alberta for many years before moving to Vernon in 81. Vi was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 50 years, did a lot of work for their many charities and was very proud of her ritual team. A special thank you to Dr. J. Byrnes for her support through this difficult time. A celebration of life will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity to do with children or animals would be Mom’s choice.
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Amy De Boer October 16, 1918 December 20, 2012
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Amy De Boer on December 20, 2012 at Invermere hospital at the age of 94. She has resided for the last 2 and a half years with daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Warner Einer. Amy was born in 1918 in Trochu Alberta. She met and married Tony De Boer; they were married for 52 years and had 7 children. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Bogusky (Don) of Lethbridge Alberta, Belva Haberstock (Dave) of Vernon, BC, Carol Bidulka (Nick) of Armstrong BC, Dianne Einer (Warner) of Brisco, BC, Kim De Boer of Vancouver, BC, and son David De Boer of Brisco, BC. She was predeceased by husband Tony in 1991 and daughter Shirley-Ann in 1966. Amy is survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Amy and Tony moved to Vernon in 1961, they operated the Coldstream Coffee House for 22 years, making many lifelong friends. Amy’s family, faith in God, and family gatherings at the cabin on the lake were joys in her life. We would like to thank her close family friend Leona Bird and all her other friends for their support over the years. Amy will be remembered by many for her sweet spirit and continuous smile. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memory donation of choice. A memorial service and burial will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Vernon, BC on May 11th, 2013.
Aaltje Boot
was born on March 13th, 1932 in Enschede, Netherlands and was called home to be with her Lord on December 30th, 2012 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 80 years. Aaltje will be lovingly remembered by her husband; Kornelis, to whom she was married for 57 years, her children; Anthony (Christine) Boot of Wasilla, Alaska, Teresa (Wesley) Jeltema of Ottertail, Minnesota, Deborah (Brian) Zeutenhorst of Ewing, New Jersey and Reginald (Dianne) Boot of Palmdale, California, eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, her sisters; Lenny (George) Vanden Brink, Willie (Harry) Griffon and Jenny (David) Baldwin as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Aaltje was preceded in death by her parents; Harm and Trijntje Koster, her brother; Albert Koster and her sister; Jo DeBruyn. Cremation preceded a Memorial Service which will be held at East Hill Community Church on Monday, January 7th, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Andrew Vanderleek officiating. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Aaltje to the Boot family Study Abroad Scholarship, Dordt College, 498 4th Avenue NE Sioux Center IA, 51250. Cremation arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187
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Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Equestrian
Heavy Duty Machinery
Have your Saddle Cleaned & Refurbished. It will add years to the saddles life. Call the O’Keefe Ranch Saddle shop. (250)546-0037
Feed & Hay CLEAN dry wheat straw, Square and round. bales, delivery avail Ph 250-558-9509 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158. HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720 Hay for sale Timothy & Alfalfa (250) 547-6334
A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
Medical Supplies
Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Pets
Misc. for Sale
END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN
Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 30” Husqvarna snowblower, brand new, never used. Open to offers! 250-379-2478. MOUNTAIN BIKE Giant Pistol 2. Full Suspension. Small frame. Great mountain bike for a teen. Recently tuned. $1000 new, only $350. Call 250-307-4478 Snowboard Package- 155 cm Ride Vista board with bindings. Thirty two boots size 7.5. Bolle helmet with Spy goggles. Awesome deal at only $300! 250.307.4478
To Give away to a loving home, 5yr old Rotti/Sheppard. Extremely loving dog. Good with kids. (250)545-6594
Merchandise for Sale
Building Supplies
Susie’s 4ft barn board bird houses. No two alike! Must see! 250-542-0364
STEEL Buildings, Prices Reduced, Wholesale/Factory offers On discounted deals Big & Small. Source# 1RZ 800-964-8335
Food Products HOME grown buffalo meat available. Contact 250-5490716 or 250-546-6992
Firewood/Fuel Applewood & Fir. $240 cord. Free local delivery. 250-5463505. FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
Garden Equipment Snowblowers $200-$400. Call (250)307-0009
5hp-10hp. for details.
TOP DOLLAR PAID
up to $120. per vehicle Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. (250)540-4815 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069
Misc. Wanted I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521 WANTED: Goose Decoys. (250)542-0501
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Real Estate
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Houses For Sale
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WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS
City View Garden Apart., large garden area, rent from $600., laminate floors & designer finishes avail., Some pets ok. 250-307-0937 DELUXE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Secure mature adult building, Pictures @ kijiji.ca #440879727. $940 incl. heat. NS, Cat OK. Long Term discount. 250-309-2000 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave-ADULT-clean & well maintained; 1bdrm, 1 bdrm+den Rent incentive available N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Hilltop Manor, City & Mountain views, sparkling renovated suites $525.&up 250-307-0937 Large 2bdrm,1 year old, $875, 3607-Centennial Dr, near Rec Centre. 250-542-1722 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town WANTED: Industrial grinder and/or band (250)309-2909
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Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 WANTED - Tractor Tire and Rim, 14.9 X 24”, 8 hole bolt fitting, early 1950’s Ferguson or Ford. Bob @ 250-497-8811 kaleden or 2hauca@telus.net
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Musical Instruments Give the Gift of Music to someone you love! Singing or Piano Lessons for all ages, all levels, all styles. Very Experienced, Fun, Patient teacher; Great Rates. (778)475-4409
Sporting Goods
East Hill home with self contained suite. Laundry on both levels, 3 bedrooms up; 2 in suite. Workshop, central location. Only $319,000! MLS®10056566 Beth Marks, Realtor ® Sutton Group, 250-306-2384
FIRST TIME BUYERS
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Mobile Homes & Parks
Boxing Week Specials in Effect: Norinco M14 308 cal incl. 520rds of ammo $833 tax in. Norinco AR-15 223 cal incl 1600rds of ammo $1299 tax in, other tax in specials at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 Mens left hand Taylormade T.P.-M.C. Irons 5-P.W., Also R9 Supertri Driver. Asking $450. Phone (250)546-0468.
Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet. Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca
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Acreage for Sale
Earn 10-20% equity return on your money
154 acres with gorgeously renovated home with suite. Barn & outbuildings, fenced, Crown land access. Only $799,000! MLS®10056169, Beth Marks, Realtor ® Sutton Group, 250-306-2384
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Several investment properties available Call today for a confidential no-obligation get-together Bjorn Edblad 250.308.7134
3bdrm, 3.5bath 1/2 duplex, Walk to schools and town. appl/incl, Low main yard. $350,000. or rent $1200/mo +utils. Avail now 250-309-6766 ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576
Houses For Sale
Royal LePage Downtown Realty
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Apartment for rent: large 1 bedroom 2nd floor, only 4 years old, security entrance, only 4 apartments in total, very bright, central location, parking and free laundry. $795/mth plus utilities. 250-549-8109
Coldstream family home with views, large lot, vast upgrades. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, double garage. Only $374,900! MLS®10055813 Beth Marks, Realtor ® Sutton Group, 250-306-2384
1bdrm & Bachelor suite, East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, onsite laundry. Avail Feb 1st 250-260-5870.
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Home Buying Made Easy Brand new Home c/w a 10 year warranty... All for $89,900.00 (14X60)
1056 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath for 15k more. You pick your colors and decors...
Call Paul for more details
250-833-4728 • 1-877-60HOMES
Centrally located in Vernon • www.eaglehomes.ca (604-6637)
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS
Bachelor suite, shared washroom, furnished, TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. $50 Safeway food coupon given at start of tenancy.
3611 27th Ave.
1 Bedroom from $850 incl. Hydro, 2 Bedroom from $950 incl. Hydro, +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable inc. For more information, please call
vernonhomes.ca/forrent
250-503-7315 250-545-7251
Cozy & Clean
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES
Freshly painted, 720 sq. ft., 1 bdrm. garden apt. Peaceful country living in the city, walking distance to all amenities & bus. $610/mo. Inquiries 250-542-7723
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, DW, A/C, new carpets, new paint, nice view, on-site laundry. Available immediately. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. VERNON GOLF 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, DW, laundry hookup. Quiet location. Available immediately. Smoker welcome. $750/mo. Sorry NP.
250-542-5580 65+ CONDO 2 bedroom, 2 bath, laundry room, 5 appliances, small pets allowed. Meal package optional. Be part of a Community of Friends. Call Michelle at 250-542-5661 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
VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS 1604 31 Street st
45+ Building 2 Bedroom From $825 • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator
Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments 2 Bedroom Townhouse Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
Columbia Apartments Now available!
1 bedroom apt. Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.
To view call
250-545-1519 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 & 2 Bedroom available
… in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 1bdrm, level entry, quite convenient location near Schubert Center & bus route. Incl cable TV, parking, f/s. n/s. 50+. $600. Call 250-309-2201 1 LARGE bdrm apartment. N/P, N/S. $550 & $600 + utils. (250)307-4948 2bdrm condo, 1.5 bath, f/s w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail Feb 1. $725./mo (250)545-2367 2bdrm Condo close to hospital ac/f/s/dw, n/p, n/s, Avail now $850. 250-503-5465 3bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, avail immed, 5 appl., g/f, Ok landing area, creek off back patio, heated outdoor pool, n/s inside or out,n/p. $1,000 plus util. Quiet Complex must be respectful of neighbours. Avail Feb 1. 250-545-9571.
ARLINGTON, EMBERS
& CENTURY MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm; Seniors, close to Schubert; N/S; N/P, clean and well maintained. Call: 250-275-8066 Belmonte Apartments 1 bdrm suites from $630 p/m, laminate floors & designer finishes avail. Great living close to downtown.prefer mature renter. Some pets OK Scooter parking. 250-549-5254 BRIGHT, clean 2bdrm, 1bath apt in quiet building. Fridge & stove incl. N/P, N/parties. $695-$725/mo. 250-542-7727
Northland Asset Management Northland Apartments 4203 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5P3 • (250) 260-1162
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10 minutes to downtown Vernon. Boat launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch – just a few mintues away!! Custom order your new home today: www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com
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1 Bedroom Suite starting at $695.00/month. 3 Appliances and A/C • Adult Building Elevator and Parking • 24 hour Dining and Pool 13th Month FREE with a 1 year Lease
Best location for Great Living
Rentals
LEGACY MANAGEMENT (1) 1bdrm $625 (1) 1bdrm + den/bdrm $850 all inclusive (4) 3bdrm condos starting at $795 Inquire about in-suite laundry & pets! Call or text Joanne at (250)540-7961 NEW! Large 2BR, 2 Bath Condo Vernon, Feb.1st. Sec. heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1150/month. 250-307-6373. NS suite, pets negotiable. Willow Manor, reno’d suites. Seniors welcome! Walk to shops $625&up 250-549-9177
Commercial/ Industrial
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon 1800 sq. ft. $1275 gross lease. Located across from Central Hardware, great exposure. Available immediately.
250-542-5580
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 Bdrm Backyard Parking Storage F/S/W/D $800 + 1/2 util. 250-3089562 Pets Ok
2bdrm near shopping, schools cat ok n/dog, $825.w/d + util 4011 34A St. 250-542-4310 2bdrm Smaller cozy 1/2 duplex, Ok Landing area, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p. R.R. $800 incl heat. Hydro extra. 250-5586106 after 6pm 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1000/mo.+ water utility 250-550-4396 3bdrm 1 bath, w/d, n/s, pet neg, $950/mo Avail Now. 250558-0969, 250-938-1957 3bdrm+garage, Harwood area small pet considered. (n/p prefered)$1200 + 60% utils or $1350. all inclusive. Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each reno’d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330 WIN A MILLION 2 Bdrm suite w a/c & 5 appl.,newer construction. Bright & clean, walk to d/t, connector, bus & hospital. Bus stop at door. N/S, N/P. 13th month free with 12 month lease. $775 + util. Plus a chance to win a million every week. Also avail furnished at $1500 + util. Don’t wait , won’t last. Call Roy now 250-5405519.
Mobile Homes & Pads RECENTLY RENOVATED 2-bdrm. Mobile, 5 appl. Part basement for storage. Double carport. Tolko Mill area, Armstrong. $860/mo. D.D. 250-546-6668.
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Rentals Homes for Rent Newer 3 level townhouse. Close to downtown. 2 bedroom, 3 bath (each bdrm with own bath). 1 car garage. $1200/month + utilities. Call John 250-550-0234
TOTALLY REMODELED 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX Fantastic lake view. N/S, N/Pets, storage & good parking. 19+ $895.00 + utilities. Phone 250-550-0234
FOR RENT
2bdrm + den house in Coldstream, Partial bsmt, Fenced yard, F/S, Micro, W/D, A/C, close to schools & transit, NS, small pet neg.; $1,000/ mo PLUS utilities, DD & references required, Available immediately. Call Trevor at 250-545-5304.
Darren Chinchilla REALTOR PROPERTY MANAGER ®
250-309-1742 • 3 bdrm townhouse, Harwood. Renovations, newer laminate, 1½ bath, F&W&DW, W&D, deck, large livingroom. Pet friendly. $950. • 2 bdrm reno’d cozy home, centrally located. F&S, W&D, 20x22 shop, nice yard, many updates. $1,100. vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm basement suite in East Hill. Newer reno, looks great. NS, NP. $750 incl. utilities & cable TV; $700 for single person. • 1 bdrm huge bsmt suite in Stepping Stones. Mtn views, tons of storage, F&S, W&D, partially finished areas. $795 incl. utilities.
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Shared Accommodation
2 BDRM, Coldstream walkout with in suite laundry, W/D and lots of parking. Walk to Kal beach, bus route to college & shopping. Cable, Internet & utilities inc. $1000 Call Andrea 250-545-2344 2 bedroom loft on farm in MARA, $650./mo includes utilities. 1-(250)838-6630 3+1bdrm home, avail Feb 1, close to all amenities, a/c, gas f/p, purified water, near new 6-appl’s, n/s, n/p, $1375.+util. (250)545-0883 evenings. 3bdrm, clean, downtown, f/s, w/d. N/S, N/P, fenced yard. $1050, Immed., 250-542-0857 3bdrm house on Large Country lot. Available immed. $900/mo. (250)542-4494 3-bdrm up, 2bdrm down house, close to Walmart, n/s, n/p, Ref Req, Avail Immed, 545-1895, 938-1763 4bdrm 2 bath, w/d, f/s, d/w, pets ok, garage, $1500.+util. (250)938-5131 Full house 2bdrm upstairs with 2bdrm basement suite. Avail now. 250-503-6034, 250-542-9565 FULL House East Hill, Close to schools, Recently Renovated All Hardwood 3 Bedrooms Upstairs, Downstairs Washer & Dryer, Double Garage, Deck, Fenced Yard, $1150/Month Plus All Utilities, $550 D.D. Jan 1. 250-5455613 HOUSE for rent in Armstrong, 3 bedrooms with 1 and a half bath. Prefer mature couple who are non smokers. No pets. Children are fine. Asking $1000.00/month + utilities. References will be needed. Rental is available as of Feb 1st. Please contact Ted at 604-575-1151 after 3 pm or you may email him at silentntruder@yahoo.com So nice 5bdrm, North BX, private setting, surrounded by orchard, f/s, d/w,n/s. carport & detached double garage, avail Feb.1 $1650./mo incl garbage & water. 250-306-9600.
Quiet & central, bus, int, lots of appliances, w/d, DD & Ref $390+util. Senior & international welcome! 250-549-7418
Storage Cheapest Outside Storage, Cars, Trucks, Boats, RVs, Semis Anything at all. Fenced area. 778 -932-1055.
Suites, Lower
2 rooms for rent...everything included except your food. Must like dogs. fully furn.One avail immed. the other January 1 (maybe a few days sooner) on bus route. 250-309-0483 250-558-1880
1bdrm ground lvl East Hill ste. Suits quiet prof, N/S, N/P. Prkg. Ref req. $800/mo utils incl. Avail Jan1. 250-542-5483 1bdrm lg w/i entry. Sep ent & prkg. N/S. Suits 1. $700/mo incl util. w/d, f/s. 250-558-5258 1bdrm, sep/entr, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS WD util/incl $700. 545-6090 2 bdm, 1 bath, stove & oven, dishwasher, refridgerator. washer/dryer, a/c, large living room w gas fireplace, 1 covered carport parking & additional outside parking. Storage available below carport. Small quiet dog & cat only. Utilities not included-split between lower & main floor suites. Bus service within same block. Elementary & secondary school within 5-15 mins. jljuell@shaw.ca 2bdrm 1bath, laundry. COMPLETELY renovated! 250-503-1554, 250-307-6210 2bdrm, rural, sept ent, gas f/p, w/d, util/int/cable incl. n/s, sm pet ok. lg fenced yard $750. Avail now.778-473-2004 LM 2bdrm suite, close to all amenities, gas f/p, purified water, shared laundry, $750+ 50% util, n/s, np. Avail Jan 15. 250-545-0883 evenings COLDSTREAM Walk Out Bsmt., Sep. entry, 2bdrm, insuite laundry, storage, covered parking Full use of pool in summer, pets welcome, huge yard, FP, DW $1200 utils, cable & internet incl’d. Available February 1st Call (250)-938-8886 Enderby (rural) 1bdrm $650. incl all util, sat/int., 250-5589171. Furnished 1bdrm+office, view priv ent, n/s, n/p, $850.util incl, Mature single. (250) 558-0374 LARGE 1200 sq.ft 2bdrms, W/D, F/S, References needed, N/P, N/S, Sat.,TV, & utilities incl.’d, $800/mo Call (250)5453269. Seniors Discount. Large 1-bdrm, f/s/dw, shared laundry, $700. Incl, cable, util, internet, n/p, n/s, no parties, suits 1 quiet female, Avail now 250-558-0142 leave message LEGAL recently renovated 1 bdrm basement suite. $900 month. Inc utilities, w/d, f/s, dishwasher, ns, np. Quiet neighbourhood close to shopping area and bus route. Available Jan 1. (250)2600029. NEWER 1bdrm daylight suite quiet loc, Armstrong, f/s, ns/np suits 1, $675. incl utils,TV,int. Refs Req. 250-546-9097
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
Motels,Hotels 1BDRM, quiet, N/S, kitchenette, walk-out. weekly/ monthly $600-$630. Call 250-558-6837
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 1bdrm in shared house, parking, np, $500 per mo all util incl. 250-546-6035 1 ROOM $450.- Fridge, cable & utilities included, shared kitchen & bath, bus route, inhouse laundry. 250-558-3579.
Transportation
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Cars - Domestic
1bdrm 2nd floor bachelor suite, fully contained/tub, bright & clean, parking, spacious yard, n/s, $600. incl util. Deposit req’d 250-938-0583
2002 Chev Cavalier, 5-spd, 4-door, Silver, 144,600 kms. $2500.obo (250)540-4527
1-bdrm suite, $650. incl. util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, n/s (250)549-0644 2bdrm, Armstrong,w/d, f/s, new flrs, sep ent, avail immed, $900. incl util. n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. 250-306-9909 2bdrm, Armstrong, w/d, f/s, sep ent, avail Now, $850. n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. 250306-9909 2-bdrm, quiet East Hill, garage/heat incl, n/p, n/s, $700. 250-542-4269, 250-558-0305 3 bedroom 2 full bath main floor of east hill house for rent Feb 1st. 5 appl and laundry. pets neg. 1300.00/mth call 250-308-9366 Coldstream, 2bdrm, newly reno’d, avail Jan 15. Cable, internet, util all incl., $1100. (250)558-9044
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Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Nissan Maxima SE, full load, new winters, well maintained. $7200. 250-548-3484
Townhouses
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460
Trucks & Vans
Auto Accessories/Parts FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 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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Trucks & Vans
Trucks & Vans
2011 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD EXT CAB SLE 4WD Stk# A12-615
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Homes for Rent
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
DOWNTOWN Very handy 2 bdrm house, full basement, totally remodeled, new paint, new floors, F/S, WD. Garage, fenced yard, verandah and porch. Great garden area. Available immediately. $995/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. MISSION HILL 3 + 1 bdrm. Great family home. Awesome view, FS, DW, WD. Wet bar in rec room, double carport, fireplace. Available immediately. $1500/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. PARKER COVE 2+1 bdrm, across from beach, great location, huge deck, wood stove, year round, F/S, DW. Peace & Quiet Available immediately. $900/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
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Tenders
Tenders
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY REQUEST FOR TENDER
for the supply of one (1) 2013 Heavy-Duty or Super-Duty Truck with Service Body Closing date and time: February 15 at 2pm PST Closing location:
City of Enderby City Hall 619 Cliff Avenue PO Box 400 Enderby, BC V0E 1V0
Technical contact:
Clayton Castle Public Works Department Telephone: 250-306-2918
Full tender document available at www.cityofenderby.com
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City of Vernon
DL#9133
250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599
Homes for Rent
Vernon’s Best! Upscale new loc. Lily 24, Jasmine 28, Jina 47, Paris 22, Ginger 25. For your safety & comfort, in/out calls 250-307-8174. Hiring!
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2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 auto 2-wdr, exc.cond, new brakes & recent rebuilt engine, 240K, $11,999.obo 250-549-0791
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2006 Corolla LE. Rare. Local, no accidents. Full load incl roof & leather. 69KM. $10,000. Ph after 6pm, (250)260-7805
Avail immed! Special 2bdrm 2bath townhome with garage, lrg storage/office, master bdrm has on-suite & walk-in closet. Incl f/s, w/d, a/c. New flooring & paint. N/S. $1050. Call Ron 250-308-9108, 250-542-9106
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2013 & 2014 HVAC SERVICES PRE-QUALIFICATION REGISTRATION The City of Vernon invites submission from qualified Contractors to be included on a prequalified list for professional HVAC services. Submissions will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent – Operation Services Office, 1900 – 48th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7, emailed to sshannon@vernon.ca or faxed to 250-550-3523. Contractors submitting pre-qualification submissions must consent to the City of Vernon verifying the information provided on their submission. Forms may be obtained from the City of Vernon website at www.vernon.ca or from the office of the Purchasing Agent. The City of Vernon reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to pre-quality a limited number or to pre-qualify none of the Contractors applying. Although the City of Vernon may pre-qualify Contractors at this time, we accept applications throughout the year in case of emergencies or for back up should we require any other equipment.
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