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Police officers may face budget axe RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
There could be fewer police officers walking the beat in Vernon. City council cut two RCMP members and 1.5 support staff at the detachment Friday, although any changes in staff are on hold until April 30. “I fear we’ll lose all of the gains we’ve made in crime reduction,” said Supt. Reg Burgess, officer in charge of the detachment. “This will impact undercover operations on prostitution and drug activities downtown. Enhanced foot patrols will be gone.” There are currently 50 police officers. Burgess doesn’t believe the initiatives targeted for reduction are surplus because of their role in
“I fear we’ll lose all of the gains we’ve made in crime reduction.” — Reg Burgess
community safety. “If you remove downtown visibility, you will see a marked increase in crime,” he said. If the reductions do occur, the downtown enforcement unit will be redeployed to general duties as could the school liaison officer if demands for rank-and-file officers climbs. In terms of fewer office support staff, Burgess says that could impact time-sensitive record keep-
ing and could lead to officers not having sufficient time for operational police work. Council approved a 1.8 per cent hike to the RCMP budget Friday while Burgess requested a 6.7 per cent increase. The difference between the two amounts to $413,000. “We have to apply some fiscal discipline,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky. “We all want to reduce crime
but most of the evidence doesn’t correlate a greater number of officers with a reduction in crime.” Sawatzky points out that most RCMP expenses are mandated by senior government and the national force and the city has little flexibility. Opposition came from Coun. Patrick Nicol. “This is pretty fundamental to what they believe they pay taxes for,” he said of taxpayers’ interest in policing. “Given the case loads and gains made with crime levels, we should not be selecting this.” A final decision on cuts will be made at the end of April when the city’s review of core services is completed. Sawatzky says the review should provide information on police
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resources and whether changes are required. Council debated the city’s 2013 budget Friday and there was a chance of a meeting Saturday. At press time, the potential tax increase was 3.7 per cent but that was expected to change as council members considered potential revenue sources and service reductions. During Friday’s public input session, land surveyor Mark Budgen criticized city spending habits. “The city is over-staffed. The implementation of an austere budget is uncomfortable but it needs to be done,” he said, adding that business is reluctant to invest in Vernon. “You simply can’t return to the taxpayer well until it runs dry.”
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Haeli Connolly, seven, points out her name on the shirt the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Vernon made for local performer Andrew Allen Thursday before he heads for Los Angeles to pursue his international music career.
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A man, his dogs and the icy creek ROGER KNOX
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rad (Rusty) Bakewell’s story should serve as a reminder to everyone about the dangers of icecovered creeks. Bakewell’s story begins on a frosty Saturday, around 10 a.m., on his 10-acre parcel of land in Cherryville that borders Cherry Creek. The 45-year-old concrete form worker was preparing for a trip into Lumby with his wife, Kim, and then on to Kelowna to do some holiday visiting with friends, something he didn’t get to do over Christmas because of work commitments in Alberta. Before heading out, Bakewell took his five dogs – his kids, he calls them – out for a morning stroll on the property. Four of the dogs are St. Bernards. There are the brothers, Ralph and Norman, 16-months old; Max, the oldest at four; and Daisy, the female, who is two; The other is Jasper, a three-year-old black Lab. Bakewell and the dogs were coming up the property from the backside of the creek, a stretch of water that is very deep and bottlenecks. A huge storm in 2012 brought a huge tree down across the creek where a number of dead branches and debris created an icejam. The dogs were playing and barking at neighbour Kim Martin’s dogs, who were also outside, and went down to the creek covered by ice. Bakewell saw Ralph over by a horse pen, and he stood on the creek bank scouring the horizon at eye level for the other dogs. That’s when he heard a
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being carried downstream, finally breaking through just before the ice and log jam. Bakewell started upstream, smashing the ice with his forearms and was able to get to Daisy and Norman. As he got to the submerged dogs, Max and Jasper came towards Bakewell. They jumped off the land onto the ice and went through. Now Bakewell had four dogs in the water. He took Daisy and Norman and put them up on the ice on their front forearms, making sure they were safe before heading
back upstream. Bakewell grabbed Max, normally a 230-pound St. Bernard but now about about 300-pounds soaking wet, picked him up and threw him to the shore. Bakewell did the same with Jasper. He went back to where Daisy was struggling to stay on the ice, grabbed her and made his way through the ice to the shore, put her down and went back to get Norm. As he did this, Bakewell saw Ralph fall through the ice and into the frigid water. He made sure Norman was safe on the ice and got
Daisy to the shore. He then dove back into the water to get Ralph, who had not surfaced. With his eyes opened under the water, Bakewell said it was like “needles stabbing me in the eyes,” so he closed them and just “reached out to a shadow,” which happened to be Ralph. Bakewell grabbed Ralph’s ear and hauled him up through a hole in the ice Bakewell was lucky to find. Bakewell had put Ralph safely on the ice when he ran into Norm, who had fallen back into the water. He got Norm to a point he thought he was safe on the ice, then Bakewell clambered out of the water and collapsed. “I was so exhausted I couldn’t move, I couldn’t get up,” said Bakewell. At this point, as he’s telling his story to a reporter, Bakewell begins to break down. As he was exhausted on shore, he lifted his head and saw Norm back into a hole and disappear into the water. Neighbour Kim Martin had now arrived on the scene and was screaming. She got all of Bakewell’s clothes off, couldn’t get the boots off as they were frozen to his body, wrapped him in blankets and refused to let her neighbour get up. “I went to crawl back in the creek and she wouldn’t let me go,” said Bakewell through tears. “She hung onto me. Norm disappeared and was gone. I couldn’t get him out.” The other four dogs were picked up by neighbours. Bakewell went to a medical facility to be checked out. The estimated time Bakewell was in the creek was between four and
six minutes. Norm’s body was recovered by family friend Fin Przybille, who was thanked by Bakewell and his wife for his support, along with Anya Fletcher, and Daryll and Chrissy Wilcox. Bakewell said he can’t explain what he went through. He said his brain blocked out the memory of going under the ice. He didn’t realize the full scope of what had happened until he went over to Martin’s place that night to thank her for saving his life. Bakewell theorizes if somebody’s kid fell through some ice, nobody would hesitate to go in after them. It’s something you do. “You don’t know what you have inside of you until you’re presented with that situation,” he said. “Some people crawl into burning buildings to save people. They’re just being themselves.” Bakewell hopes telling his story will help with his grieving. He also hopes it will serve as a reminder to everyone, especially kids, that ice on top of a creek is dangerous, and substantially different from ice on a lake.
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Museum expansion hinges on engineering RICHARD ROLKE
“It may cost more to renovate than to build new.”
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The Greater Vernon Museum wants proof that abandoning dreams of a new building makes sense. The museum board has tentatively approved a plan by the City of Vernon to expand the current structure instead of pursuing a new facility. “We’ve endorsed it subject to the existing building handling such a renovation,” said Ian Hawes, president. “Can we get what we need and will it last 40 to 45 years?” City staff recently suggested the preferred option for addressing a lack of space is an expansion. Museum officials at the time expressed reservations about whether there is enough land available for a 30,000-square-foot building and if 16-foot high ceilings and climate control can be
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incorporated. Hawes admits there are still reservations but his board is now willing to consider the city’s concept. “Our goal is to get a museum that fits the needs of Vernon for years to come and if we can do that with the existing site, we will look at it,” he said. Hawes expects the viability of the current building can only be determined through engineering and architectural studies. “If the building can’t take a renovation, we will have to go from there,” he said. “It also has to make financial sense. It may cost more to renovate
than to build new. Anyone who has renovated a house knows that is possible.” A stand-alone museum could cost up to $10 million while no figures for an expansion have yet been determined. While the city has put forward the renovation option, the ultimate decision on the future space requirements of the museum rest with the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee. Hawes isn’t sure what approach the regional politicians will take. “We will get on the GVAC meeting agenda for February and we will talk to staff behind the scenes and begin the process,” he said.
Auditor general left in limbo RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
B.C.’s auditor general will have to wait a few more days to learn if he has a job. The legislative committee determining the fate of John Doyle met Friday but no decision was made. “We will be meeting again Tuesday. The issue is ongoing,” said
Eric Foster, VernonMonashee MLA and committee chairperson. The committee has been criticized for a recent decision not to renew Doyle’s contract after six years on the job. The committee consists of three Liberals and two New Democrats and it’s been alleged one of the Liberals voted not
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IHA program questioned Macnabb also questions if IHA will actually provide funding to communities. Health care bureaucracy may be giving some “I’ve never seen a cheque from IHA for comlocal politicians high blood pressure. munity gardens.” Some Regional District of North Okanagan However, not everyone is negative towards IHA’s board members are questioning the Interior Health campaign. Authority’s new Healthy Communities “IHA is such a widespread organizaInitiative. tion and it’s been difficult to pinpoint “They are coming back around to who to contact. Now, we have a contact where they were before,” said director who can put us on to the right people,” Jackie Pearase. said director Rick Fairbairn. “Reinventing the wheel isn’t necesDirector Mary-Jo O’Keefe believes the sary.” Healthy Community Initiative may help Director Mike Macnabb supports proRDNO receive government grants. moting healthy lifestyles but he says IHA “Giving people proper access to trails used to have an extensive public health Mike Macnabb is a financial challenge,” she said. nurse program. The initiative’s five pillars are physical “It’s been gutted and what they’re activity, healthy eating, tobacco reducallowed to do has been restricted,” he said. tion, healthy environments and priority popula“Setting up satellite clinics is not allowed. We tions. had that model and they went away from it. Why Tanya Osborne, community health facilitator, did they do that?” says the focus is reducing incidence of chronic disMacnabb also isn’t sure how RDNO will benefit ease, decreasing health care spending and increasfrom a partnership with IHA. ing collaborative efforts. “We know how to make healthy communities,” “Local governments are a key player in posihe said of the local focus on parks, trails and mak- tively influencing health in the community,” said ing recreation accessible. Osborne. RICHARD ROLKE
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Kokanee numbers take a dive JUDIE STEEVES Black Press
It’s believed a mysterious fish kill in Okanagan Lake last summer may be responsible for a plunge in numbers of shore-spawning kokanee last fall. Only 78,000 shore spawners were counted, compared to a record high last year of 276,000. Stock assessment biologist Paul Askey with the natural resource operations ministry says something was “weird” this fall. “I have a feeling we missed something this year (in the count).” However, there were thousands of fish found dead on the lake this summer, and they have no way of determining how many dead ones didn’t show up, so what the real numbers were, he said. “There could have been more lost there,” he added. He’s confident that in-lake conditions can support the fish, but he says he gets the sense that stream restoration does result in increases. For instance, he noted that the number of stream spawners in the man-made Mission Creek spawning channel in Kelowna were 6,600, which is average to above-average, while numbers in the main stream were 6,300.
“That gives us a clue that stream habitat work is worthwhile.” In total there were 20,000 stream spawners this year, up slightly from the 18,000 counted last year, but far below the numbers counted in 1991, when more than 94,000 were counted in Mission Creek alone. He admitted that the numbers in Okanagan Lake this year were disappointing, although he said the numbers in both Kalamalka Lake and Skaha Lake were fine this year. “We need to keep working on stream habitat,” he said.
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Government actions concern Liberal hopeful RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Martha Hall Findlay is concerned that the bond between communities is being severed. The federal Liberal leadership hopeful, who will be in Vernon Tuesday, is monitoring Greyhound’s plans to reduce bus service in B.C. “It speaks to governance,” said the former Toronto MP. “There has been no leadership at the federal level about a national transportation strategy.” Hall Findlay says there is a need to look at transportation long-term, including passenger bus service, and what it means for the economy and the viability of community, particularly those in rural areas. Hall Findlay is also closely watching the First Nations rallies across Canada. “It’s so frustrating to me as a Liberal. The government was engaged in discussions leading up to the Kelowna accord. There was a sense of mutual respect between the government and First Nations,” she said. “But what happened in 2005? The NDP
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ed space, the lawyer and businessperson believes she stands apart. “It’s a combination of substance, of being experienced and standing up for what we believe in,” she said.
“I know what it means to make payroll. When the economy is a big issue, that’s pretty important. We need leadership that is substantive and thorough.” The Conservatives are firmly within a majority government and the NDP have official opposition status, but Hall Findlay insists the Liberals’ goal shouldn’t be focusing on either of those parties. “We’re trying to attract Canadians,” she said. “I’ve rebelled against the concept of left or right for years. I don’t subscribe to the view that the Liberals are in the mushy middle. I am fiscal prudent. The Conservatives are spending through the roof and that’s not what I want.” Hall Findlay will be in B.C. for about a week, including the first debate among the leadership candidates in Vancouver today. “There is such an interest. Our campaign is going really well,” she said. Hall Findlay will meet with the public and local party faithful at Vernon’s Los Huesos restaurant Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Building activity increases water through some upstream improvements in Morning Star Staff Coldstream. It was a busy year for builders in Coldstream. The district is seeking grants to assist with a Last year saw a rise in construction activity over Coldstream Creek intercepted groundwater man2011, with 35 housing units built, up agement project in Lavington. from 25 the previous year. The project would include construc“It’s been going up,” said Mayor Jim tion of a ditch and culvert as well as a Garlick of the district’s building statistics. wetland. The total value of construction “The wetland would reduce nitrate amounted to $20 million for 2012 – comcontamination of the creek, which is the pared to $12 million in 2011. primary objective of the project,” said But there is some concern over a Irma Breitkreutz, executive research codecline in multi-unit/duplex construcordinator, in her report. Jim Garlick tion. There were 15 units built in 2008, “Not only would it be beneficial which has continuously decreased to just to habitat in the creek, but it would two units last year. reduce the potential for algae blooms in “Multi-family units are going in the wrong Kalamalka Lake, which would impact the drinking direction,” said Coun. Maria Besso, who suggests water for over 30,000 users.” the district should discuss the trend in its official Coldstream has set aside $78,500 towards the community plan review. project and is seeking an Okanagan Basin Water Water improvements on tap Board grant as well gas tax funds to assist with the Efforts are underway to improve drinking costs. Jennifer Smith
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ust some bits and bites from the world around us, such as it is, in the middle of January of a new year..... ..........heavy sigh, actually just getting over a cold of some sort, like most everyone else, and no I didn’t get a flu shot but I do know people that did but got it anyway, so there. Actually that’s hardly scientific evidence for not getting it but it helps rationalize my inability to get my act together and actually get out and get one. It was truly a drag but I know my week-long affair, at least hopefully it’s mostly over, was tame compared to some and having to go to bed early with night-time medication on two or three cold, Glenn Mitchell snowy winter nights doesn’t seem that wrong in the long run. Seems almost kind of Canadian when you think about it. In fact if they ever find a true cure for the common cold what’s our excuse for doing just that when we feel like it?..... .....and speaking of Canadian, NHL hockey is back this weekend and, yes, I’ll be watching. I know some have announced boycotts and are refusing to take part in hockey pools, and I understand it and even sympathize with it, but, hey, what else are you going to do for cheap entertainment in the winter? I was as frustrated as anyone with a process that should have taken weeks, not months, and the posturing and abandonment and disregard for the thing that makes all this work, the fans, was truly astounding. So I understand the need to send a message by some but I’m not as sure that it will do any good. At least for me the need for a sports fix is still there, and the NBA and golf in January and other options aren’t that appetizing, sooooo I’m back, I guess. It’s not like other sports don’t have just as
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many issues as hockey, actually more maybe. However I’m not totally over the lockout and I’m not about to sing the praises of Gary Bettman or Donald Fehr anytime soon. I’m glad we don’t have to go through this for another eight years and I don’t want to hear about the CBA, or the salary cap or the pension plan or the........for the foreseeable future..... .......speaking of sports with issues, I couldn’t help myself and I did watch OWN on Thursday night to see what Lance Armstrong would say after all these years of saying he was clean. Guess what? He wasn’t. Despite the constant denials and lawsuits attacking those who said he was, well, he wasn’t. I thought Oprah did a pretty good job but although he started out well in admitting responsibility and acknowledging he hurt many people along the way, I still don’t know if he gets the magnitude of the scandal, or even of his actions. Likely he soon will. The rest of the Lance Armstrong story, and to some degree the sport itself, starts now, and it’s hard not to watch and comment and debate the possible outcomes. Fascinating stuff from an ethical standpoint. And there’s still Friday night’s portion of the interview to come, so we’ll see. One of my kids passed by my wife and I watching the fall-fromgrace special on Thursday and wondered aloud, “Why don’t they just open it up to anything goes?” Although I understand the sentiment and know what he means, as we get better at catching the cheaters they get more proficient at avoiding detection, but try we must. My quick answer to him was: “Because then the guy with the best drug program wins, and the training and skill and dedication and everything else takes a backseat. And that’s not right.” That might be the short answer but the fallout and reaction from this week’s revelations will take longer to digest and work out. It should be an interesting ride.
The NHL is back in business. After five months of sportscasts that sounded more like business reports as owners and players argued their cases for the protracted labour dispute that kept arenas dark, teams returned to the ice to prepare for a truncated season that began on Saturday. Some teams are trying to make amends, to salve the wounds that three difficult lockouts in 19 years have wrought on ticketbuying fans. The Vancouver Canucks are cutting prices at their concessions and giving away the jerseys their players will wear in their home opener. The Edmonton Oilers held their first practice on a frozen pond, using Twitter and Facebook to alert fans. Canadians generally, and hockey fans in particular, are pretty forgiving. It’s likely the arenas in the NHL’s six Canadian cities will be just as full and noisy had the season been at its proper midway point. Those who can’t get a ticket, or afford one, will be tuned in to Hockey Night in Canada, a Saturday night TV tradition for more than 60 years. By the time the race for the Stanley Cup playoffs heats up in earnest, say in two weeks, most fans will probably have forgotten there was a lockout in the first place. It’s hard for the average working person to relate to a labour dispute between billionaire owners and employees who earn millions of dollars. There were never any picket lines set up outside those glittering arenas, many of them built with help from taxpayer money. Locked-out players never huddled around fire barrels to stay warm, worrying about how their strike pay will cover the rent. Perhaps both sides should pause and think about that the next time they threaten to put hockey on hold. – New West Newsleader
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his is an election year in B.C. In just four months the writ will be dropped and a 28-day election period will commence. Once the ballots have been counted and the results have been released British Columbians will have to live with that result for four years. The old-line political parties (NDP/Liberals) are positioning themselves as the best choice. And the BC Conservative Party and the Greens are asking us to give them a chance at the helm. Who will win? When making the decision I might ask why I should continue to support bad behavior. The BC Liberals are claiming to be rebounding and some British Columbians are accepting the concept of party renewal and a super coalition being served up under Liberal red. While the NDP are again and again claiming to be “new” all the while hoping that people have forgotten their reign, or have died or possibly were too young to vote when they last held power in B.C. If you believe in the latest poll this seems to be working to some degree, but as my friend, former MP Darrel Stinson often reminds me, “Polls are for dogs!” He may be right. With voter turnout shrinking, people just don’t seem to care anymore about who we send to the legislature to represent us. It might be our own fault, because whoever we send doesn’t represent us, the people. They represent their
cultural complex Brad Foster's call for a cultural centrepiece for Vernon in the Dec. 30 issue of The Morning Star is worthy of support. Stimulated by the same news reports as Mr. Foster, I suspect a similar idea wafted through my grey cells. I've done a little research leading to a scaled, rough sketch. I am led to believe that the museum/archives would like to expand to about 24,000-square-feet with an opportunity to expand somewhat more in 15 or 20 years. Similarly, the art gallery indicates a current need for about 16,000-square-feet now, expandable in the future. The former Coldstream Hotel site has an area of about 71,600-square-feet. having the art gallery and museum/archives on the same site has a number of synergies in its favour. The blocking out of various uses suggests the following could occur: Level one: Underground parking accessible from 31st Avenue. Level two: A central landscaped entry court off 32nd Avenue leading to a two-storey atrium foyer with stairs, elevator, etc. serving the various levels. The art gallery off on one side of the foyer with the museum off to the other. A restaurant could be straight ahead with patio dining adjacent to a landscaped sculpture court between the art gallery and the museum. Facing a sunny
political party, and they tow the party line, and if it fits into the party agenda, then the constituents. The failure here in B.C. is with our two-party political system. Maybe we have been convinced by the parties that traditionally win, that those two parties are good enough. No they are not! Every developing democracy and transition country around the world is encouraged by Western Nations to have multi-party political systems. A multi-party system encourages voter turnout and improves debate regarding key issues. It forces those that are elected to listen and to get closer to the people they
southern exposure, running along both 29th and 30th streets, would be rows of shops which would accommodate future expansion for both main functions. A sloping roof covering access to the underground parking could become an attractive water feature. Levels three and possibly four: Rental or strata office space and possibly a roof terrace restaurant. Upper levels: To the building height felt suitable would be rental or strata, or both, apartment units topped by several penthouse suites. This residential tower could be quite uniquely sculptural. The whole would be well landscaped at ground level and at various rooftop levels above. It seems the art gallery is wanting to push ahead as the museum seems to be lacking in energy to get on with promoting its wishes. However, it seems the current site proposed for the art gallery is totally inadequate in terms of parking and access. The above proposal, which could be a less costly public/private partnership, seems more worthy of being termed a cultural centrepiece for Vernon as Brad Foster suggests. c. Wills ongoing investment It should be of no surprise to any but the
are trying to represent and make good policy decisions on things that matter most; education, healthcare and the social safety net. What do we hear in B.C.? Our parties seem to lack real policy instead they have chosen to paint the other party as bad or evil. In the last few years the most common falsehood is, “If you vote Conservative you will get NDP”. Expect to hear more of the politics of fear and how to strategically vote. Don’t buy it my friends, seek out the candidates, listen to them speak, find out how they tick. If you like what you hear vote for them. Don’t vote just because they are representing a particular party – remember you want them to represent us, the people first. If you like what has happened over the last 20 years, it’s easy, vote with an old-line party. If you want more this time, dig deeper, ask more questions, and vote for the best candidate regardless of the party. Two choices - between bad and really bad is no choice at all, let’s give all those that have the courage to run the respect of listening to what they would do if given the privilege to represent us here in Vernon/Monashee. So who will win in the spring? The only thing that is certain at this point, an election will be held and we will have a result in May 2013. The outcome is in your hands. Jim Hart
political naive that our federal government continues to invest our tax dollars in the port of Prince Rupert. This port being one day's sailing closer to the Orient than Vancouver gives shippers that edge should they need it, and fits in very nicely with our government's endeavours of greater trading opportunities with China and the orient. Colin Mayes quite rightly reports that our tax dollars are at work in an ongoing investment. How anyone but the politically blind can construe this report as support for the Skeena riding's NDP MP Nathan Cullen is mind boggling. I believe that our government will do what is in the best interest of the Canadian people no matter who they choose to elect or in spite of. The NDP's policy and employment ideas tend to gravitate to government employment and a vast bureaucracy of civil servants, policies that are totally alien to entrepreneurs and their investors. I believe that Colin Mayes was not making comparisons and was certainly not praising Nathan Cullen. Had the Okanagan-Shuswap riding the need for investment of the magnitude needed for the Prince Rupert port, and it was in the best interests of the Canadian people, I have no doubt that the capital would have been there from inception. ron lovell
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A Coldstream resident has been acknowledged for his contributions to forestry. Dr. Michael Carlson, emeritus scientist with the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations, has received an achievement award from the Forest Genetics Council of B.C. “Dr. Carlson is well known by foresters throughout B.C. for his involvement, mentoring and practical support of silviculture operations,” said Dave Peterson, provincial chief forester. “He retired from the FLNRO in 2010 but continues to make significant contributions as a non-paid emeritus scientist.” Carlson joined the
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Cain shows family a new bag of tricks also has a German shepherd in Jaschka. And while their dogs were absent, the family got to see how Cain, a two-year-old German shepherd, operates as an RCMP dog. “We’re taking them out for our training and showing them all aspects
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A Vernon family already in love with German shepherds got to see another side of the breed. Rosalin and Uwe Wolters are the proud owners of Kaiser, and their daughter, Esther,
of what the RCMP do with police dogs in their training,” said Vernon RCMP Const. Mark Jones, a police service dog handler. The Wolters won the chance to observe the police dog training after being top bidders for the chance during a recent
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observing the training. The Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP police dog unit trains the canines once a week, doing such things as alley and drug searching and criminal apprehension. “The dogs are expected to do a lot and we make sure they’re on the top of their game,” said Jones. For the Wolters, it was an awesome experience. “It was very interesting and very informative,” said Uwe Wolters. “Cain’s been doing a great job.” The Humane Society asked the RCMP to help out with their fundraiser. This is the first time the local dog unit has allowed members of the public to watch and take part in their weekly training sessions. “If we’re asked to do it again, we will,” said Const. Kevin Rutten, Cain’s handler.
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Police service dog Cain was joined by the Wolters family of Vernon (daughter Esther, from left, and her parents Uwe and Rosalin) during Cain’s training session. The Wolters won the successful bid in a Humane Society fundraiser to spend a day observing the RCMP dog’s training.
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A tool to combat speeders in Spallumcheen will be included in the township’s budget deliberations. Warren Smith, rural programs coordinator with the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Safe Communities Unit, presented an extensive report to council after he was asked by the township to provide a comparison between a TMS-SA Radar Counter and other available products. The TMS-SA is a compact portable traffic counter that can be used for temporary or permanent surveys. It counts vehicles, measures their speed and classifies data. “It’s good for data collection, there’s a stealth mode that collects information without affecting driver behaviour, it’s wireless management and Christine Fraser manages two lanes of unidirectional traffic,” said Smith of the device which costs an estimated $4,300. The downside is it has limited anti-theft features and does not provide a digital display to educate the motorist, such as a device located on Highway 97 south of Vernon near the Predator Ridge turnoff. Estimated cost of the other three devices included in Smith’s report range from $5,800 to $10,000, each with a list of pros and cons.
Speeding, particularly along Otter Lake Cross Road and Otter Lake Road in Spallumcheen and Armstrong, where posted speed limits are 50- and 70-km/hour, has been an ongoing issue for Smith and for the RCMP. Despite their best efforts, people continue to drive fast on those stretches. At certain times of the day, during 16 speed watches on Otter Lake and Otter Lake Cross Road, between March and November 2012, more than 250 motorists were clocked going more than the posted speed limit. And while a device with a display board is what Smith recommends, he said it’s only one tool to combat speeding motorists. Educating traffic, he said, has to be a priority. “Also having an impact on the driver to influence their behaviour, is very important.” Smith said there is a possibility of perhaps sharing costs and equipment amongst municipalities. Coun. Christine Fraser inquired about the possibility of dropping the speed limit along those problem stretches down to 30 km/h. “That’s one of the possibilities you have to look at,” said Smith. “But you have to take the needs and considerations of those who live along there as well.” A motion by council to defer the equipment into 2013 budget deliberations was unanimously passed.
Spall fire bylaw sparks changes ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Campfires could again be lit in a pair of residential areas during open burning season in Spallumcheen. Staff has been asked to prepare an amendment to the fire department and fire prevention bylaw that prohibits campfires and all other open burning in the R.1 residential single family and R.5 residential manufactured home community zones. The open burning went into effect Jan. 1. “When we changed the bylaw, the intent of the ban wasn’t to remove campfires, it was changed to no open burning whatsoever and that includes campfires,” said Coun. Christine Fraser. “Cook stoves are exempt (from the bylaw) and we assumed campfires were exempt but they’re not.” Outdoor cook stoves and cooking food in grills and barbecues are exempt from the bylaw. “It’s a minor thing that was missed,” said Fraser. “It’s not a big deal in McLeod subdivision to have a campfire in the winter.”
The township website shows maps of McLeod subdivision, Udy subdivision and the industrial park, Head Road, Larkin Cross Road and
McLeery Road that are included in the R.1 and R.5 zones. Fraser had a copy of the City of Vernon’s open burning bylaw which included a defi-
nition of what makes up a campfire. Spallumcheen staff will scrutinize that bylaw and adjust it to fit the township’s proposed bylaw amendment.
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Armstrong artist Dale Cooper, with one of this works from the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, has been commissioned to create a painting for the city’s centennial in 2013. at taking a whole twohour movie, boiling it down, choosing the right pieces that fit and make the story. “It’s decorative, alive. That’s what I want to do. Tell a story of Armstrong’s 100 years but do it in a way that’s going to be alive. I want to have the old and the new.” Cooper said his idea is to have one dominant image, and work off of that. He’s getting help from centennial committee organizer Terri Wong, who has worked with Cooper in the past.
“The hardest part is putting the pieces together and getting the sketch done,” said Cooper. “Then it will take a week or two to paint it.” Wong said once Cooper’s painting is completed, it will be made into prints, numbered and signed by Cooper, and Armstrong council will decide how many will be made and if they go for the sale. “The original painting, I’m guessing, will probably hang at city hall,” said Wong. “The city will own it.” “I’m excited to do this
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project,” said Cooper of the Armstrong centennial painting. Cooper began his love for art in 1981 while recuperating as a labourer. He picked up a learnto-draw kit to stave off boredom while being away from work. Cooper then registered in a night school art course and moved on to the graphic and visual design program at Kwantlen College in Vancouver, where he graduated from in 1986. One of his original water colours, A Fine Line, a picture of famed Crazy Canuck men’s downhill team member Steve Podborksi, was created for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Those prints were bought out by the 2010 Olympic Committee to use as gifts for all Olympic delegates.
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Captain Steve Panatazopoulos and Matty Saharchuk each fired a pair of goals as the North Okanagan Knights iced the Grand Forks Border Bruins 5-2 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Friday night at Nor-Val Centre. With North Okanagan up 5-0, netminder Austin Buzzell (18 saves) looked primed to record his second shutout, however a pair of Bruins’ call-ups – Monty Chisholm and Ryan Lawson – scored 17 seconds apart with just over two minutes to play. Connor Richards opened the scoring for the 27-11-1-2 Knights on a first-period powerplay. The last-place Bruins (5-32-0-3) have lost eight straight. North Okanagan visited the Chase Heat (9-26-3-2) Saturday. They host the 24-82-4 Sicamous Eagles Wednesday at Nor-Val.
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The Fulton Maroons advanced to the gold-medal game of the 13th annual Maroon Corporate Classic senior boys basketball tournament Saturday at Fulton gym. Despite falling 77-54 to the L.V. Rogers Bombers of Nelson in their final round-robin game Friday night, the Maroons topped their pool to set up a Saturday showdown with the Duchess Park Condors of Prince George. The Westsyde Whundas of Kamloops and Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton met in the bronze-medal game. Austin Richardson led Fulton’s offence with 14 points in the loss to the Bombers, who got 13 points apiece from Isaiah Kingoon and Matt Zukowski. In their Friday afternoon tilt against the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops, Fulton used 21 points each from Michael Rouault and Clayton Mottus to earn a 63-58 decision. Mottus dialed up six three-pointers. Fulton opened the eight-team tourney Thursday with a 60-50 win over Maggie. Rouault paced the Maroons with a game-high 16 points, while Tye Kitzman and Clark Richards supplied 12 and 11 respectively. The Cantelon boys shone for the Mustangs, with Justin recording 14 points and Jarret adding a dozen. In other consolation play Saturday, Sa-Hali battled the South Okanagan Hornets of Oliver for fifth place, and the Bombers and Pen-Hi Lakers tangled for seventh. Meanwhile, the Vernon Panthers split their opening games at a senior girls tourney hosted by Sa-Hali in Kamloops,
starting with a 70-48 win over the College Heights Cougars of Prince George. “The score does not reflect how close the game was – College Heights took a 17-point lead in the first quarter and led 34-33 at the break,” said VSS co-coach Bobby Mitchell. “We got ourselves focused for the second half and held them to 14 points, but we can’t be happy with these poor starts. This was the fourth game in row we trailed early and this is a bad habit we can’t keep repeating.” Karley Fugel topped all scorers with 19 points and 15 rebounds, Sage Blundell canned 16 points and Ashtyn McKenzie had 15 points and 13 boards. The No. 3 ranked Cats trailed again early against the No. 8 G.W. Graham Grizzlies of Chilliwack, but couldn’t recover this time, falling 62-56. McKenzie drained 13 points and 10 rebounds for VSS, while Megan Prentice had eight points, and Mary Rice and Fugel each added seven points, The Charles Bloom Timberwolves thumped the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops 40-18 to start their junior girls tournament Friday in Lumby. Brianne Robertson earned Game MVP for her intensity and ability to cause turnovers. Amy Verhage was dominant on rebounds and scored 16 points. Strong defence from Vicky Grahn and Abby Lagerquist limited Valleyview’s offence. In other Bloom tourney action, the George Elliot Coyotes of Winfield slammed the Barriere Cougars 72-22, and the Seaton Sonics outlasted the Merritt Panthers 32-29.
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Austin Richardson (right) of the Fulton Maroons and Austin Langill of the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops go up for the rebound in Maroon Corporate Classic senior boys basketball action Friday afternoon.
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Vernon Viper forward Andrew Tegeler (middle) skates out from the corner against the Nanaimo Clippers in BCHL action Friday night at Frank Crane Arena.
When Vernon Vipers’ head coach/GM Jason Williamson shipped sniper Adam Tambellini to the Surrey Eagles at the B.C. Hockey League carding deadline, he was adamant that Mason Blacklock be part of the returning talent. We now know why. Blacklock, 18, exploded for a goal and three assists to help the Vipers open a three-game Vancouver Island road trip with
a 6-4 win over the Nanaimo Clippers Friday night at Frank Crane Arena. Williamson said the White Rock native clicked well with linemates Andrew Tegeler (3+1) and Dexter Dancs considering it was only his second game with the Snakes. “I’m sure it’s a shock to the system (getting traded)... but last night he was a kid we leaned on,” said Williamson. “His compete level was so good.
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“They were really good defensively and supporting each other through the neutral zone.” Vernon, last in the Interior at 13-19-0-7, got the start they wanted when Bryce Eviston netted his first of the season. After doing a Drew Doughtyesque spinorama at the blueline, the rookie d-man headed to the slot and beat Jayson Argue (16 saves) high blocker side to put Vernon up 1-0 after one period.
Matthew Grant (8th goal) and Garrett Brandsma (2nd) scored for the 21-15-0-2 Clips in the second frame, while Tegler (2nd, 3rd, 4th) turned the hat trick for the Vipers. Reid Sturos, with his 14th and 15th of the season, kept Nanaimo close in the third period, but Blacklock (10th), with the winner, and Logan Mick (3rd), with the insurance tally, put the game away.
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They have a pulse, but the Vernon Tigers’ roar is hardly deafening with the 2013 Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League season on the horizon. Longtime Tiger Casey Sherriff says the Cats are low on player numbers and volunteers. “I mean, if we get the players to come out, then our executive will come together along with that. There is a rich tradition of lacrosse in the Okanagan with us and Armstrong, and the years of battle could unfortunately come to a end. “We’ve suffered from players going up north to work and the lack of Junior Tigers willing to move up the ranks.” If you are interested in playing senior C boxla, get a hold of Sherriff at: sherriff_22@hotmail.com.
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on the solid goaltending of Conor Webb, and were boosted by the return of heavy-hitting Carl Main, who collected two goals. Jason Shaigec collected the other snipe. Owen Beliveau, Colton Skead and Stephane Richard chipped in with an assist each. The Vernon H&L Glass Wolfpack opened the Kelowna Whiteout Tournament with
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“Tonight we just never gave up. There was a lot of points where they tied the game or brought it within one goal and we didn’t get down on ourselves,” said Blacklock. “We’ve got a lot of belief in the dressing room that we can still make the playoffs. We might not be the flashiest guys but we’ve got hard-working, good players so we’re going to surprise some teams in the second half.” Danny Todosychuk was stellar in making 40 for saves for his fourth win. “He made some big stops late,” said Williamson, who went with Todosychuk over veteran keeper Austin on a hunch. “Danny’s got a good mind-set and he’s been pushing Austin and we’ve got some good healthy competition there.” Smith was expected to get the start when the Vipers visited the last-overall Cowichan
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Hannah Mehain (above left) of the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club battles in a pack of racers at the Teck B.C. Cup Series last weekend at the Telemark Nordic Club in West Kelowna. Below: Sovereign’s Finn Plummer cruises along the race course. midget girls 2 (4 km) Emma Smedley 14:06 Juvenile boys 1 (7 km) Matt Bull 22:59 Eric Embleton 24:25 Juvenile girls 1 (5.4 km) Hannah Mehain 18:22 Juvenile girls 2 (5.4 km) Sabrina Howell 20:51 Junior girls 1 (7 km) Deirdra Holmwood 33:06 men’s 30-39 (10km) Glenn Bond 29:34 Trevor Embleton 35:08 men’s 40-49 (10km) Darren Derochie 30:32 men’s 60-69 (10km) Gerry Brenneman 39:52 Dave Pearce 41:06 Richard Sherwin 49:08 Women’s 30-39 (7km) Sarah Purslow 24:52 Jen Bond 25:34 Franziska Plum28:23 mer Women’s 50-59 (7km) Pat Pearce 25:23 Mae Hooper 25:37 Maureen Clement 29:42 Lori Borchert 36:24 pn Women standing Sarah Mehain 18:04
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Boston Pizza 3-on-3 Pond hoCkey leaGue team W l sol Pts Vernon Square Liquor Store Screamin’ Eagles 13 1 0 26 Willms Electric Whalers 11 2 1 23 Pinnacle Pellet 11 3 0 22 Extreme Pita Puckers 5 9 0 10 Vernon Battery 5 9 0 10 Rice Box Rockets 4 10 0 8 Dinoflex 4 10 0 8 Karbeck Contracting 3 10 1 7 sCorinG leaders Player G a Pts Tim Proctor, Eagles 50 28 78 Brett Williams, Vernon Battery 47 30 77 Dan Novakowski, Pinnacle 42 35 77 Corey Massie, Pinnacle 50 18 68 Bryce Kakoske, Whalers 43 23 66 Brad Jones, Vernon Battery 35 29 64 Justin Mitchell, Vernon Battery 35 23 58 George Agar, Eagles 22 35 57 Braydon Sophonow, Vernon Battery 23 25 48 Brad Wick, Eagles 24 22 46 Jaret Pereboom, Whalers 30 16 46 Malcolm McPhee, Vernon Battery 28 18 43 Mitch Clarke, Eagles 26 17 43 Jeff Kuzniar, Pinnacle 17 26 42 Jeff Straight, Whalers 26 16 42 Niko Siedmann, Karbeck 28 14 42 Weekly sCores January 14 Game 1 Pinnacle Pellet 14 – Corey Massie 5, Steve Clark 3, Philip Klein 2+3, Dan Novakowski 2, Laird Fawcett; Goalie: Travis Rypkema Rice Box 11 – Thomas Yano 3+2, Hao Lieu 3, Jesse Vidler 2, Curtis Wallace 2, Darren Van Hoof; Goalie: Bruce January 15 Game 1 Willms Electric 27 – Jaret Pereboom 7+4, Nigel Barker 5+2, Gord Cochran 5+1, Jeff Straight 3+5, Erik Locke 3+2, Chris Robinson; Goalie: Rodger Sewell Vernon Battery 11 – Braydon Sophonow 3+1, Justin Mitchell 2+2, Brett Williams 2+2, Malcolm McPhee 2+2, Brad Jones 1+3, Scott Day Game 2 Screamin’ Eagles 26 – Tim Proctor 7, Mitch Clark 6+3, Brad Wick 4+5, Don Malakoff 4+2, Troy Killingbeck 3+6, George Agar 1+5; Goalie: Bruce Shaw Pita Puckers 8 – Russel Hickman 4+1, Shane Cox 2, Cory Davis, James O’Reilly; Goalie: Tyler Yawney Game 3 Dinoflex 18 – Mark Francis 7+2, Yanik Fillion-Murphy 6+2, Darren Battersby 1+3, Chris Jail, Zenna Defoor 4A; Goalie: Scott Karbeck 17 – Niko Siedmann 8+3, Brett Williams 4+3, Colin McClune 2+1, Jay Gillman, Blaine McNaueal; Goalie: Preston McNaueal
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rec Hockey adult safe Women’s hoCkey leaGue team W l otl Pts Vernon Buy-Low Vixens 11 1 0 22 Salmon Arm Wildfire 10 1 1 21 Shuswap Storm 10 4 0 20 Vernon Kittens 9 6 0 18 Vernon RTS Rocket Stars 7 7 1 15 Lumby Mayhem 7 6 0 14 ASHL Bees 4 9 0 8 Vernon Ice Maidens 3 13 0 6 Falkland Falcons 1 11 2 4 sCorinG leaders Player GP G a Kelsey Major, Mayhem 9 17 7 Penny Brown, Rocket Stars 7 14 10 Morgan Zoethout, Vixens 11 10 10 Natalie Smith, Storm 14 7 11 Kaillie Halifax, Kittens 13 11 6 Jennifer Findlay, Storm 10 9 8 Natalie Daniels, Kittens 11 9 7 Haley Silcocks, Vixens 9 8 8 Sydney Halifax, Wildfire 11 11 4 Cheryl Meier, Bees 12 11 4 Goalies GP Ga so W-l-t Patti Hansen, Vixens 6 7 2 6-0 Sue Renaud, Wildfire 15 22 5 11-4 Denise Forsyth, Ice Maidens 8 15 4 5-3 Kirsten Wiltshire, Bees 7 22 1 2-4 Rita Beerstra, Mayhem 14 49 1 8-6 adult safe men’s hoCkey leaGue team W l t otl Pts Rebels 10 3 0 0 20 Vikings 9 3 1 1 20 Jayhawks 9 4 1 0 19 Flying Frenchmen 4 5 0 0 8 Diggers 3 9 0 1 7 Storm 2 10 0 1 5 sCorinG leaders Player GP G a Scott Belshaw, Rebels 13 14 17 Bruce McNaughton, Vikings 14 11 11 Kevin Yapps, Rebels 13 10 11 Niko Siedmann, Rebels 11 10 9 Shane Cox, Vikings 12 10 8 Clayton Ricketts, Flying Frenchman 10 10 7 Derek Martin, Diggers 7 10 8 Ken Laventure, Rebels 11 10 8 Steve Nagy, Rebels 11 3 14 Terrence Giesbrecht, Jayhawks 12 10 6 Goalies GP Ga so W-l-t Greg Stefiuk, Rebels 13 40 0 10-3 James Lemay, Jayhawks 11 35 1 8-3 Colin Vanderlinde, Vikings 7 30 0 3-3-1 Leighton McCluskey, French’n 6 36 0 2-4 Trevor Marquardt, Storm 15 90 0 2-11-1
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Pim 18 10 10 6 6 4 6 16 16 0 sv% .926 .929 .916 .900 .864
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Ga 40 51 49 57 86 85
Pts 31 22 21 20 19 18 18 18 17 16 Gaa 3.18 3.40 4.47 6.13 6.44
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Volleyball CheCkers Bar & Grill Winter volleyBall leaGue sunday tier 2 team Pts Just the Tip 8 Dirty Half Dozen 6 Short Bus 6 Tips and Pass 5 Final Touch 3 Hit ‘em High 3 Krushers 3 The Block Shop 3 Net Results 2 Where’s the Cover? 1 sunday tier 3 Pool a Deep in Dis Pear 6 Killer Bees 6 Westside Connection 3 Can You Dig It? 1 kinG of Court - Jan. 21 Pool a - 9 Pm @ Pv Balls Deep Kiel’s Fault 6 of 1 Choke Pool B - 6 Pm @ Pv Big Spank Just the Tip Anonymous Turn & Burn Pool C - 7:30 Pm @ Pv Always Get It Up Bangarang Sloppy Sets Kal Tire monday tier 3 Pool a Pts Generally Offensive 7 Possums 5 Slammers 5 The Smackdowns 4 We Be Easy 4 Hardcore Sets 3 Mixed Sets 2 Spike Who? 2 Pool B SNAFU 4 Alexanders 3 Just Wanna Have Fun 3 Johnny Poppers 1 The Blockheads 1 Balls Deep 0 Pool C Setting Ducks 4 Bumpers 3 Chumbawumba 1 I’d Hit That 0 Queen of the Court Jan. 23 Pool a – 9 Pm @ Pv Serves Up PYP Block’em Sock’em 40 Something Pool B – 6 Pm @ Pv Sorry Six Spike Cats All Night Long Some Spike It Hot Pool C – 7:30 Pm @ Pv Carpe Digem Ball Handlers Shoot Set Wings & A Pint tier 2 Pool a @ ok landinG Busy Vollees - 6, 6:30 Dig It - 6, 7 Spiker Chicks - 6:30, 7:30 Joy of Sets - 7, 7:30 Pool B @ ok landinG Misfits - 8, 8:30 Westside Girls - 8, 9 Chicks with Hits - 8:30, 9:30 Win 4 Gin - 9, 9:30 Pool C @ ellison Six Pack - 8, 8:30 East Hill Girls - 8, 9 Spank - 8:30, 9:30 Hurricanes - 9, 9:30 Pool d @ ellison The Scramblers - 6, 6:30 On Your Knees - 6, 7 Sets To Be You - 6:30, 7:30 Sets Appeal - 7, 7:30 Pool a Pts By the Balls 6 Cussin B’s 6 Lethal Ladies 6 Hot Flashes 4
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FRANCE - A tiny gem in the heart of the Alsace region, Colmar is too easily bypassed but with its unique medieval charm, cobblestone streets, and vibrant culinary scene, the rewards of what you’ll discover make the detour worthwhile. Unique Cultural Mix Teetering on the German border in the northeastern corner of France, within a half-train ride Basel, Switzerland, Colmar is where French joie de vivre meets German efficiency with uncharacteristic ease. There’s little doubt that Colmar has earned that grace from history through which the town has been conquered, annexed, lost and won again since
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houses, and entire neighborhoods that still celebrate the region’s early economies. Examples include the 15th century Koïfhus, a complex of buildings that was once the heart of the town’s economic and political administration. Although the Slaughterhouse, metal depository, Corn and Salt exchanges have long gone, the oldest building – the Place du L’Ancienne Douane (Customs House) still stands. Its arcaded ground floor bustles with bistro activity while above is a decorative balcony, ornamental windows and brightly tiled roof. Look too, for the 17th century Maison de Tete (House of Heads), so named for the profusion animal heads, faces and grimacing masks carved into the walls, onto the doorway, oriel,
jambs and mullions. The Rue de Tanneurs (Tanners Street) is a highlight. It runs along the waterway that has long shed its ‘tanner’s ditch’ faculty for the more prestigious nickname of, Little Venice. The restored 18th century houses here are typical of that era. Very tall and narrow, they have no basements but rest on a high stonewall with upper stories built of half-timbered cob walls made from a mixture of straw and clay. The extensive roofs often have openings at several different levels set back relative to others, thus enabling the tanners to dry their skins. Multiple Museums For its size, Colmar has a remarkable number of museums, the best being the Unterlinden, which is arguably one of the finest small museums in Europe. Housed in a 750-yearold Dominican convent, exhibits include Roman artifacts, medieval wine-making tools, bridal trousseaus and household items, all displayed in striking contrast alongside military paraphernalia and works of art by Renoir, Monet, Picasso and Leger, among others. Colmar also pays homage to one of its most famous children, Auguste Bartholdi, creator of the Statue of Liberty in New York. While you will find many of the sculptor’s works in courtyards, fountains and even as a gable capping, most are
at the Musee Bartholdi, located off a small and elegant courtyard. And yes, you’ll see the original resin model cast for Madam Liberty. Taste the Vitality Colmar’s cultural dynamic is positively palpable at every turn, and no more so than in its cuisine. This is the heart of Alsace wine country so even if you don’t do the somewhat touristy “Route du Vin”, Colmar’s many bistros and en plein air restaurants offer lashings of local flavor. Alsatian wines tend to be heavier – even spicier that you might expect, but they are masterfully paired with the region’s signature dishes: Germaninspired sausages and sauerkraut, Kugelhopft (a kind of bundt cake), fresh baked pretzels, and tarte flambee, a French-influenced, and very superior Alsatian answer to pizza. Although Colmar is off the beaten track by car, do check into train schedules because invariably, they’ll turn a visit into an easy day or overnight trip. However you travel there, take note. Once in Old Town, many of the one-way, winding streets can be confusing to navigate so dump the car, pick up a map from the visitor’s centre and remember to leave the stilettos at home. Chris McBeath is with Travel Writers’ Tales, a newspaper syndicate.
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Lumby seniors are keeping extremely active. For more than 25 years, the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre has been meeting the needs of seniors in Lumby, Cherryville and the surrounding rural area. “The program is diverse, entertaining and helpful but most importantly, it helps our relatives and ourselves age in place,” said Gay Jewitt, executive director. Among the initiatives are Breaking Bread which provides breakfast, a community garden, cooking classes for men and nutrition information. The Fishing Forever partnership with the Lumby Fish and Wildlife Club takes seniors to the lake annually to catch the big one, while the Spring Fling and Fall Ball are regular events that feature where dancing, food and friends. “When the driving conditions are a bit overwhelming, there are group outings arranged on demand such as shopping or to local farms,” said Jewitt. “The seniors program also makes it possible to enjoy the company of younger folk through inter-generational programming.” Other offerings are line dancing, painting lessons, cards, shuffleboard, monthly movies, Scrabble, indoor walking classes and winter swimming. “The Home Handyman service can help you continue to live in your home when small alterations and carpentry are called for,” said Jewitt. “The Good Morning program connects seniors with volunteers by phone.” In addition to these social opportunities, the centre is an entry point for healthrelated education, monitoring and referral to other agencies. The monthly Wellness Circle provides
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participants with weight checks, blood pressure checks, massage and chair exercise instructions. “The drop-in also serves as a respite program for caregivers and a support group for caregivers acknowledges the challenges faced by those family members who are looking after ageing loved ones,”
said Jewitt. Information about programs and volunteer opportunities are available at the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre, the Lumby health unit or Saddle Mountain Place. Presently, the centre is trying to raise $800,000 over five years to create an endowment so there is stable funding for programs. “You can touch a life and help support the health and well-being of your community by contributing a legacy that will help us to continue the tradition of service,” said Jewitt. For more information about the fundraising campaign, go to www.whitevalley. ca or call 250-547-8866.
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Familiar name given cost recovery contracts ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A familiar name will be tasked with preparing two financial cost recovery analyses in connection with a pair of substantial proposals for Spallumcheen’s Southeast sector. Urban Systems Ltd. has been awarded two $15,000 contracts to prepare the reports after council voted unanimously on a staff recommendation to approve a variance from the town-
ship’s purchasing policy and allow the awarding of the contract without seeking multiple quotations for expenditures of more than $12,000. Coun. Todd York was absent from the vote and Coun. Christine Fraser excused herself from all discussions on the motion as her family owns property in the Southeast sector. “In this instance it would be appropriate to give favourable consideration to directly
awarding the contract to be delivered within the Urban Systems and not $30,000 budget. seek other quotations or A direct awarding of tenders,” wrote the contract chief adminiscould expedite trative officer the completion Greg Betts in of the reports his report to and reduce the council. draw on limAnd Betts ited staff time. had his reaU r b a n sons. Systems has Greg Betts U r b a n worked extenSystems first sively with provided input the township in drafting the terms of during the past numreference and are confi- ber of years and have a dent their reports could solid background on the
Green building focus of lecture Morning Star Staff
Vernon residents can learn about green building and the opportunities the technique provides. The Sustainable Environment Network Society will host a lecture Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. “Hear the details on Penticton’s just completed Jim Pattison Centre of Building Excellence with Donna Lomas, dean at the South Okanagan college,” said Julia Lissau, with SENS. “The centre is now a student training centre for the state-of-the-art sustainable building technologies and renewable energy conservation that was used to create this Okanagan College institution.”
The building has virtually no heating/cooling costs or sewer costs and is designed as a living building with better than LEED platinum design status. “The facility is now a destination for engineers and architects from other countries because it integrates the building into the environment, not the other way around,” said Lissau. “B.C. wood was used extensively. The power of the sun generates electricity and provides light, and solar chimneys and geothermal systems heat and cool the facility. The building is a lesson in cooperation, collaboration and ingenuity, using architects, engineers, builders and students.”
Southeast sector. “In light of the extensive information and background a firm without such knowledge would have to acquire, it is unlikely that the competitive process would achieve a lower fee or a superior product,” said Betts. While he agreed with the recommendation,
Coun. Andrew Casson expressed concern that relying solely on one group could have some disadvantages. “At a certain point, if you rely too much on one group, their information may be very good but there might be some things we don’t know about or that have been missed,” said Casson.
Council has give first reading to the pair of official community plan amendments to the Southeast sector – one is for the North sub-area, the other is for the South sub-area. The financial cost recovery reports must be completed in order to proceed to second reading.
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Te c h n o l o g i c a l advances could play a role in a more active
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e’ve passed the midway point of the month and as promised I have recipes that are in keeping with all who have resolutions to eat better and lose those unwanted pounds. With all the super-sizing of meals, all-you-can-eat buffets, and never-ending drinks going on, we are fast losing sight of what is a normal, healthy portion of food. Well, for starters, we don’t need any more than five-and-a-halfounces of meat in a day. A good portion is a three-to-four-ounce serving. Vegetables should be a half-cup each, and carbs should be no more than a 3/4-cup size. Besides looking at calories, another thing to check is how you load your plate. The trick is to fill your plate half with vegetables, a quarter with protein (meats, fish, seafood, beans etc.), and the final quarter with carbs (ie. potatoes, rice, pasta etc.) All four recipes I’m offering today could be called comfort foods. They are low in fats and calories but high in flavour and very filling. The lemon chicken is fast to prepare and will go with almost any side dish. Turkey and barley soup is a wonderful combination and so welcomed on cold winter days. The chicken dish has a wonderful combination of vegetables and spices. It’s different but so delicious over a bed of rice. Shepherd’s pie is delicious anytime and this one has a Mediterranean flair to it with spinach and feta cheese. Enjoy. Lemon Dill Chicken 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 tbsp. minced fresh dill 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning 1 tsp. lemon zest 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a medium casserole dish with a non-stick spray. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, dill, lemon pepper, and lemon zest. Spoon 1/4 of this mixture over the bottom
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Meals to warm you up on a cold, winter’s day include Lemon Dill Chicken, Spicy Chicken and Rice, and Best Turkey and Barley Soup. of the casserole. Arrange chicken breasts on top in a single layer. Pour remaining sauce over each piece of chicken. Spread evenly. Bake uncovered for 30-to-35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Per serving: 218 calories and only 4.4 grams of fat. Best Turkey and Barley Soup 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1-1/2 cups chopped celery 1 -1/2 cups chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onions 4 cups low-sodium, reduced-fat chicken broth 1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, undrained, cut up 1/3 cup pearl barley 3/4 tsp. dried marjoram 1/2 tsp. each ground thyme,
sage, salt, and black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until there is no longer any pink. Add all the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Bring soup to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer for 35-to- 40 minutes, until the vegetables and barley are tender. Spicy Chicken and Rice 1 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups chopped, cooked, chicken breast (about 1-1/4 lbs.) 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, cut up and not drained 1 can (19 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can (5-1/2 oz.) tomato paste
1 cup sliced zucchini 1 cup chopped, sweet yellow pepper 3/4 cup chopped carrots 3/4 cup chopped celery 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick (about 5-inches long) 1 tsp. grated ginger root 1 tsp. chili powder 3/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper(optional) 1/4 tsp. black pepper 4 cups cooked brown rice (I cooked mine in chicken stock) Spray a large Dutch oven with non-stick spray. Add onions and garlic and cook on medium heat for five minutes, stirring often until onions are done. Add chicken and all the remaining ingredients except the rice. Stir it well
Shepherd’s Pie With a Twist 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/2 cup skim or buttermilk 1/2 tsp. salt 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup minced onion 1 egg white 1 tbs. ketchup 1 minced garlic clove 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (5 oz. in total) Cook potatoes until tender; drain well. Add milk and salt and mash until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, egg white, ketchup, garlic, and black pepper. Mix well (using your hands works best.) Pat beef mixture over the bottom and up the sides of a nineinch pie plate. Layer tomato slices over the beef. Sprinkle oregano over tomatoes. Spread Swiss and feta cheeses over the tomatoes. Top cheese with chopped spinach. Spoon mashed potatoes over the spinach, spreading evenly but leaving a one-inch border around edges. The meat and potatoes should not touch. Smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 F. Let it cool for five minutes before slicing into wedges to serve. Can be made with ground turkey instead of beef. 339 calories and 9.6 gram of fat per generous serving.
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The Canadian Mental Health Association PIN (People in Need) Crisis Line is beginning its next round of volunteer training Feb. 22 for community members with a desire to learn how to help others. Located in Vernon, the Crisis Line training will involve 35 hours of instruction and supervised practice. Guided by staff with many years of experience, volunteers participate in seminars and study self-awareness building exercises and practice scripted calls. Often involving plenty of coffee, cookies, and conversation, the learning happens in an active, collaborative environment. Once training is complete, volunteers are ready to assess callers’ crises, provide emotional support, and connect callers with community services from an extensive, province-wide database. Once these skills are developed, Crisis Line volunteers become a part of the Interior Crisis Line Network. In this role, they answer calls from one of three lines: the B.C. Interior’s general purpose Crisis Line, 1-888-353-CARE (2273); the provincial hotline for suicide assessment and intervention, 1-800-SUICIDE; or the province’s Mental Health Support information line, 310-6789. On these calls, they provide free, anonymous, non-judgmental support to all community members in distress. For the mother of a suicidal son, a senior who suddenly finds themselves unable to pay rent, or an exhausted, self-described alcoholic, this service is a caring, easily accessible way to seek hopeful solutions. Callers generally deeply appreciate this, and many calls end with expressions of gratitude. “It’s the most rewarding volunteering position I’ve ever had, said Kathy (last name withheld), a Crisis Line volunteer discussing her continued commitment to the line. In addition to helping others, Crisis Line training also provides volunteers with many opportunities to improve themselves.
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A volunteer with the People in Need Crisis Line answers a call. Developing healthy boundaries, stress management, and clear thinking in crisis situations are all integral parts of the volunteer development process. Another volunteer, Tom, said being at the Crisis Line improved his communication skills and his confidence in his ability to do the right thing. “I’m especially glad that it taught me how to listen to the people in my life,” he said. “After a few months of volunteering at the Crisis Line I’ve learned that sometimes the best way I can help my loved ones is to shut up all my ideas of how to improve their situation until I’ve just given them a chance to talk.” Beyond benefitting their personal lives, students and professionals in medicine, counseling, social work, and community support find their Crisis Line experience benefits their career path. “Over time I’ve come to feel that people are trying hard to build good lives for themselves, and they generally seem to do a pretty good job at this given whatever they have to work with,” said Tom. “Unfortunately, every now and then, people get caught by one of those worse case scenarios we all know can happen. It’s like evil serendipity. Maybe
someone’s husband passes away and they lose their job. Maybe an extremely stressful set of university exams trigger someone’s first episode of as-yet-undiagnosed clinical depression, and this leads to suicidal ideation. “Whatever the cause, it doesn’t matter to me anymore how people come to be in crisis. When I’m working with a caller, I just have to figure out what’s going on for them now, and then work to help them to figure out how they can begin improving their lives from wherever they are.” Facing a serious threat to what they love in their lives, it seems like callers often fall into analysis paralysis, he added. “They can run out of solutions to their problems. It’s like the way someone stops moving if they get buried by an avalanche while skiing. Sure, anyone can dig themselves out of a little bit of snow, but if someone gets unexpectedly buried up to their head in the stuff, it can make it hard for them to even start digging themselves out. “Likewise, when people’s troubles add up, sometimes they get overwhelmed. In these cases, it’s my role as a volunteer to figure out what they’re going through and to use my training to help get them get back on track. It’s not always easy, but I’ve been amazed at how much of a difference I can make in the lives of others with a relatively small investment of my own energy and application of the volunteer training.” If you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering at the Crisis Line, training sessions run four times a year. The next training session begins with an evening and two days of training Feb. 22 to 24 Volunteer applications and dates for training sessions later in the year can be found in the volunteering section of the PIN Crisis Line website, www.peopleinneed.ca. If you’d like to know more before pursuing this, PIN staff invite you to call their administrative office at 250-545-8074.
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Community Calendar january 20 VERNON WOMEN’S TRANSITION HOUSE SOCIETY requires donations of gently used household items and furniture. We are a shelter for women and children experiencing domestic abuse and we use donations to assist women in setting up new households when they move out into the community. Our immediate needs are: microwaves, lamps, coffee and end tables, vacuum cleaners, sofas, kitchen tables/chairs, beds, twin size sheets. We thank the community for your support over the years. You truly have made a difference in our client’s lives. Info: see our website at http//vwts. ca or by calling 250-5421122. VERNON RETIREd T E A C H E R S ’ ASSOCIATION January gathering lunch and meeting 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 28 at the Schubert Centre. Registration starts at 10:30. Cost is $15 for members and $18 for non-members. Guest presenter: Karl Marsden, lawyer, Nixon Wenger. Topic: estate planning tools for blended families. Looking forward to seeing you all. Registration deadline is Jan. 20. To reserve your spot please click on the following link, kellyconnects2@ gmail.com. BEAT THE WINTER BLUES SCRAPBOOKING RETREAT Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hullcar Hall, 4194 Hullcar Rd., Armstrong. Cost is $30 per person, includes hot lunch, large work space, gifts, prizes and hands-on demonstrations. To register or for more info., call Sherri at 250-546-1944 or e-mail hullcarhall@ yahoo.ca ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE SPITFIRE UNIT Jan. 20, general meeting in the Spitfire Lounge, beginning at 11 a.m. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP
SHEEP PROdUCERS ASSOCIATION Meets every third Sunday at 1 p.m., Armstrong Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Dena Findlay at 546-6223 or Lorna Carter at 546-3318. ECKANKAR WORSHIP SERVICE HU- The Most Beautiful Prayer Jan. 20, 11 a.m., Prestige Hotel, 4411-32 Ave. (Hwy 97). “There is a way to bring peace and harmony to yourself even in the most difficult of times.” Harold Klemp, the Awaken Heart pg 130. All welcome. Info: 250-307-6677. See www.miraclesinyourlife. org or wwwHearHu.org ELKS MEGA MEAT dRAW Join us Jan. 20 for Vernon’s very popular Mega Meat Draw at 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound Depot). Mega Meat Draw, 50/50, variety baskets and concessions are available. Doors open at 1 p.m. Draws start at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. All monies go to charities and children in Vernon. CRIB TOURNAMENT Third Sunday of every month at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Cost is $10. Registrations by 9:30 a.m., please. Bring a partner. Tournament starts 10 a.m. The Coffee Shop is open for breakfast, lunch and/or snacks. Inquiries, call 545-6240. 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 5423003 for more information. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more information. MEdIEVALLY MINdEd Come and join us and explore what history can
do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org OKANAGAN CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 390827th St.
january 21 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. C A N A d I A N FEdERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN CFUW Vernon holds its next meeting on Jan. 21 at the Schubert Centre. Starting at 11 a.m. with a social gathering, 11:30 business at 12:30 by our speaker Karen Truesdale. Karen, a member of CFUW, will speak about the Kindale Development Association of which she is project coordinator and also a volunteer coach for the disabled in the sports of alpine skiing and golf. Kindale is a non profit group providing a range of services to those with developmental and other disabilities. Visitors are welcome to join us. Contact Susan Beck: 250-545-7753 VERNON STAMP CLUB meets the third Monday of the month. The next meeting is Jan. 21 at the People Place, 3402 27th Ave. Buy, sell, trade.
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n Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, Donna Lomas, dean at South Okanagan-Similkameen College, will showcase Penticton’s just completed Jim Pattison Centre of Building Excellence, now a student training centre for the state-of-the-art sustainable building technologies and renewable energy conservation that was used to create this Okanagan College institution. It has virtually no heating/cooling costs or sewer costs and is designed as a living building with better than LEED platinum design – one of only a few in the world! Everyone is welcome to see and hear how it was done and find out how we can do the same in Vernon. Questions welcome. Sponsor: Sustainable Environment Network Society (www.sensociety.org)
Everyone welcome. For further info call Roy at 542-4127. ANAF LAdIES AUxILIARY meeting Jan. 21. Exec. at 6 p.m. General at 7 p.m. SOLd MEETS The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the People Place. Ron Candy, curator of Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, will provide us answers to the question, “What is a Museum and What it Provides to our Region.” He will also explain why we need a larger, more modern museum in Greater Vernon. Jan. 28 session will be a discussion session, with topics to be decided. THE ENdERBY QUILTERS MEET The first, third, and fifth Monday of each month at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel from 1 to 4 p.m. Come and work on your quilt or other craft project. For more information contact June at 8385655 or Bonnie at 8387024. REBEKAH LOdGE meets every third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the meeting room at the Schubert Centre. FRATERNAL ORdER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 5423003. come see how much
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january 22 PARENT SUPPORT ANd EdUCATIONAL GROUP For parents of children with FASD and similar neurological conditions The next meeting to take place Jan. 22, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at NONA Child Development Centre, 2802-34th St. For more information contact Natasha Saunders (FASD Key Worker) at 549-1281 ext. 219. New group members are always welcome! VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Each week VPAG provides a special noon-hour video presentation on a variety of historical and contemporary art making practices. Jan. 22 topics include: Van Gogh and Gaugin and Henri Loulouse-Lautrec. Approx. one hour. Dropin session. Admission is by donation. S I x - W E E K SPEECHCRAFT COURSE Hosted by Armstrong Toastmasters Jan. 22 to Feb. 26, Tuesdays 7:20 to 9:30 p.m., Armstrong Spall Chamber of Commerce. Cost $45, and fee can be used as a credit towards membership in Armstrong Toastmasters if used
before March 15. This is the same training that the Vernon Queen Silver Star Excellence Program recipients receive and provide skills that are transferable to every aspect of one’s life, personal and professional. Register by calling 250-545-8031. CONFIdENTIAL MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Provides a caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family members supporting a loved one with a mental illness. You are not alone. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every
month at the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 250-260-3233 for more information. TUESdAY’S TOGETHER 55 plus have a program on Tuesdays that gets them together twice a month; the third Tuesday of the month the ladies meet at Saddle Mountain Place (Dogwood Lounge, 1751 Glencaird St.) at 11:30 and car-pool to a designated restaurant for lunch. On the fourth Tuesday of the month the ladies meet at the Dogwood Lounge 1 - 3 p.m. for a social gettogether. For more info., call Olena at 250-5478866.
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MediuMship students froM inYouGo inspiration’s (in Armstrong) Perceptions development class will be doing mini readings by donation at The Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living, 2913 29th Ave. Vernon, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are practising their “spirit medium” style readings and healings. For more information on the readings contact Lois at 250-547-2262. parent support Group for parents/ CareGiVers Free group for parents/caregivers of children/youth on the autism spectrum is offered by Stepping Stones Counselling Group the last Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the People Place. Call Kerry at 250-309-6850 for more information. Vernon Ms soCietY support Group Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place. Call 542-2241 for more information. KnittinG CirCLe arMstronG is starting its new year sessions and any new members are welcome. Join us on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursday of the month at the Armstrong Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. Bring a project or just yourself. We are donating blankets, toques, mitts, baby things to those in need. Contact Rhonda at 250-546-3906, Pat Corbet at 250-546-2465, or Wanda Bristol at 2250-546-2983.
UPCOMING arMstronG area pre-sChooLers, parents/CareGiVers are invited to the Armstrong Early Years Fair on Jan. 23 at Armstrong Elementary School gym from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come out and have some fun while you gather information, resources or services that will support or encourage you and your family. There will be a play station and circle time, face painting by Creative Works, refreshments, snacks and door prizes. Montessori: An Option for the Education Your Child Deserves. School District 22 offers at no charge a Montessori based education as a viable alternative for elementary school children. The program is currently offering Grades 1- 6. Last year demand was such that a wait list developed early. Registration at Silver Star elementary Feb. 4 – 8. In many parts of BC, Canada, and the world a Montessori education is only available in high priced private schools. Why not invest one hour of your time to find out if Montessori is right for your child? An information night will be held Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Silver Star
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sunshine seniors Meet If you are 55+ and would enjoy an afternoon of fellowship consisting of music, storytelling, games and a delicious lunch, then come to Peace Lutheran activity area, 1204-30th Ave., every second and fourth Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. You will be very welcome there! Vernon puBLiC art GaLLerY Jan. 26, 2 to 4 p.m. The gallery will host an Artist Trading Card session focused on the creation and trading of finished miniature artwork. Celebrate Chinese New Year with ATCS decorated with firecrackers, red paper cut-outs or Chinese poetry. Use popular themes such as good fortune, happiness or wealth as inspiration. No experience necessary, any age, materials are provided. $2 drop in fee. inVestors Group WaLK for MeMories Annual event for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Jan. 27 at Wesbild Centre, 9:30 to 11 a.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m. This year’s walk is in honour of all caregivers, who help improve the quality of life for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, whether they are spouses, children, family members of paid professionals. Pre-register at www.walkformemories.com or in person on the day of the walk. Funds raised go towards research for the causes and the cure and help ensure people in the community whose lives have been impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias connect to a provincial network of information, services and support. roYaL Cdn. LeGion 189 oYaMa Ladies auX. Cribbage tournament Jan. 27. Get your name on the list by phoning the Legion after 3 p.m. Registration 9 a.m. Games begin 10 sharp; $26 per team and lunch is included. huLLCar & deep CreeK haLL soCietY The AGM has been postponed to Jan. 28 Members and supporters are enthusiastically invited to come out and take a look at the amazing changes that have occurred in the last year. We just recently put on a successful Christmas Potluck and greeted 2013 with a boisterous New Year’s Eve Dance. Bring your suggestions and together we can put together another calendar of wonderful events. The Hall can also be rented by other groups to put on their own events. Decadent goodies will be served! Contacts: Vic Wright, 250 546-1933, Sherri Farris, 250 5461944, Pauline Curtis, 250 546-6113. p.i.e. - parentinG isn’t easY A fun group for parents or caregivers that explores the struggles and successes of parenting. The group is offered in three different levels for children aged 0-3 years, 3-6 years, 6-9 years. Each level includes eight sessions with different topics each week. The program is free and includes quality childcare and take home materials that support each topic. Space is limited to 10 parents per group and pre-registration is required. Sessions are starting now! For more information or to register call the Family Resource Center at 250545-3390.
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Local pop star andrew allen plays a few of his songs for the children at the okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Vernon thursday evening.
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Vernon’s Andrew Allen says farewell for now Recording artist gives last few concerts for local fans before heading to L.A. Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
It’s not everyday a bunch of boys and girls get to meet, up-close-and-personal, the guy whose music they hear just about everyday on the radio. But that just happened Thursday as Vernon’s very own music star Andrew Allen performed for a group of children at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Vernon on Thursday. And his hometown popularity couldn’t be more apparent as the children gathered around Allen before the performance for a
meet ‘n greet. One young girl asked excitedly if Allen, who had his song, Loving You Tonight, appear on the soundtrack for the movie Abduction, had met the film’s star, Taylor Lautner (also of Twilight fame), and what was he like. To which Allen replied, “He was one of the nicest dudes I have ever met,” and the girl exclaimed “I knew it!” Another boy asked Allen who his favourite super hero is to which the always affable musician said he thought Batman was pretty cool. The Boys and Girls Club appearance was one of Allen’s last in Vernon, for now, as he and his wife, Julia, get ready to move to the City of Lights, Los Angeles, in February to pursue songwriting and other career opportunities. Allen, who just returned from Québec, where he performed a few shows including at the Theatre Plaza Montréal, is giving another
performance in town before he moves. It takes place this Thursday up at the National Altitude Training Centre at Silver Star Mountain. Now sold out for the 150 lucky fans who bought tickets early, the show will be an intimate affair, just Allen and percussionist Nate Lotz, whom Allen is flying in from L.A. “Silver Star has a special place in my heart. We filmed I Wanna Be Your Christmas up there and have had tons of memories there, so it’ll be that much more fun to be there again for a farewell concert,” said Allen. “For me, this is also a really fun send off. Vernon will always be home to me, but my address is gonna change for awhile, so to be able to say farewell in this way is a really fun and unique experience.” The show is produced by Vernon’s Kip Jon Productions, who also produced Allen’s two-night, sold-out concerts in October at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, and
who was just recognized by the province for holding one of the top 12 social events in Vancouver, with a fashion show at the OPUS Hotel. The concert is also unique in that the fans have chosen the songs for Allen to perform by posting their choices on his Facebook site. “I’m excited for every show to be honest, but this one is really exciting for me ‘cause the fans get to choose my setlist,” he said. “They can choose covers, originals, old songs, new songs, whatever! It’ll be fun to rock some new songs in a creative way, and share them with my favourite city. It’s really a once-in-a-lifetime show. I’ve never done this before, and may never do it again.” For video coverage of Allen’s appearance at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Vernon, visit vernonmorningstar.com/ entertainment. —With files from Lisa VanderVelde.
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Arts
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recently started my fifth year of employment at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. It’s a personal landmark that has me reflecting on what life has been like since my career path took an unexpected swerve into the arts in 2009. What a ride it’s been since that first day on the job! Among the best aspects of life at the centre is just how dynamic the events are. From day to day, month to month, and year to year, there is always something new and different coming down the pipes to keep me constantly learning, growing and utterly fascinated in my work. Whether it’s the events that provide some much needed respite from everyday life, or challenge me and push my boundaries in some new way; I love hav-
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ing that connection with the performances and seeing how others connect in entirely different ways. It’s such an adventure playing a part in this thriving North Okanagan arts scene. Tonight the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is back at the centre for their Spanish-inspired night of music, Espana. Featuring Daniel Bolshoy on guitar and the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan, the programme brings an unforgettable evening of passion with a fiery Spanish flavour. The music starts
at 7 p.m. in the main auditorium and there is a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance in the Marie Fleming Hall. You can still log online to the Ticket Seller website at www.ticketseller.ca to purchase tickets. On Saturday, Jan. 26, Bruce Horak (The Notorious Right Robert and his Robber Bride) will be on stage for his brilliant performance as the embodiment of cancer in This is Cancer. Having survived cancer himself, and being left legally blind by the disease, Horak pushes the boundaries of conventional theatre by personifying the very disease that everyone loves to hate. It’s been described as hilarious, anxious, uncomfortable and cathartic — often all at once — so don’t overlook this very unusual show, complete with coarse language and mature subject matter. Showtime is at 8 p.m. and you can purchase your tickets through the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW. Saturday also offers the choice of bagpipes and haggis at the annual Robbie Burns Dinner hosted by the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band and the Arran Campbell Memorial Youth Pipe Band. Along with the haggis, you’ll enjoy neeps, tatties and roast beef to the sights and sounds of bagpipes and Scottish country dancing. The dinner starts at 6:15 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) to book your seats.
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A ‘nearly true’ view to a kill
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ment, Zero Dark Thirty is the nearly true story of how the CIA Taylor & Howe hunted down and killed Osama Bin Laden. We say, “Interesting tale, thoroughly told, but cold and impersonal.” TAYLOR: This is a great film, but it’s very plain. I think its banality was intentional, so as not to turn it into some kind of statement. Probably a wise move. Zero Dark Thirty starts with a black screen and audio recordings of phone calls from people inside the World Trade Center buildings on Sept. 11, 2001. Then it jumps to a fledgeling CIA operative, “Maya” (Jessica Chastain), who is about to cut her teeth interrogating terrorists. From there the tale unfolds in chapters, named after the person, place or thing that would be the next crumb on the trail that ultimately led to Bin Laden. HOWE: Zero Dark Thirty is put together very well. The opening with the black screen with the audio feels like director Kathryn Bigelow tried to give us some sense of the sheer panic and terror the victims went through, but also left us to our memories. I thought it worked better than just flashing up video footage or pictures of that unforget-
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Jessica Chastain, as CIA officer “Maya”, proves the pen is mightier than the sword in Zero Dark Thirty. table day. TAYLOR: The audience is not given the chance to get to know, like or hate the people in the film, it is just a listing of events that unfold, with a common character “Maya,” to tie them together. Chastain’s performance is effective, but the film, like the character, keeps its distance. You are left to your own devices. Some might cheer torture and murder incorporated, I don’t, but it’s just a movie. HOWE: I found Zero Dark Thirty to be a bit of a hybrid. Three quarters of it was filmed like a regular movie, then when the team went into Bin Laden’s fortress, it
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switched to shaky video camera mode. Again, I feel this was done for a specific reason, to make you feel you were actually there. TAYLOR: I’m gonna use the word “interesting” rather than “entertaining.” I don’t think this film is about entertainment, exactly. To call it so might be too revealing. It’s like that game “telephone,” where you whisper something in one person’s ear, who whispers it to the next person and so on. Only when it gets to the end of the line it’s become something perverted, you’ve spent $200 million and a lot of people are dead. Never mind the unanswered questions... on-line at:
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HOWE: If you enjoy documentary-style movies and want to find some truth to how Bin Laden was found and killed I would recommend seeing this. There are a few parts throughout that made me scratch my head and I thought it was stretching it a little too far, but then again that’s why it’s only the nearly true story. — Howe gives Zero Dark Thirty 3 very dodgy looking photographs out of 5. — Taylor gives it 3.5 unused opportunities to confirm DNA out of 5. The film is currently showing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
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Ballet Jörgen dancers Taylor Gill and Danielle Rosengren star in Swan Lake, coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 2.
Famed ballet is about to arrive Continued from B6 Coming up on Feb. 2, Ballet Jörgen Canada is on stage at the Performing Arts Centre for their full-length production of Swan Lake.
One of the world’s most renowned and beloved classical ballets, Swan Lake is set to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky to tell a story of true love and sacrifice. Presented by
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B.C.’s new Auditor General for Local Government says her first audits to probe spending in local cities will be underway by the end of April. Basia Ruta started work this week at the newly opened AGLG office in Surrey. The Ontario chartered accountant and senior federal bureaucrat will lead performance audits of municipalities Basia Ruta and regional districts and deliver nonbinding recommendations to help improve local government efficiency and effectiveness. “I think the mandate allows us to really provide some meaningful information,” Ruta said. She hasn’t decided which communities she’ll scrutinize first. Ruta said she intends to meet municipal reps, financial executives, chambers of commerce and other stakeholders before formulating a service plan and deciding on initial audits within the first 100 days. “We can do horizontal audits that could impact many, many communities on a single issue,” Ruta said. “It doesn’t have to be just focused on one community. So you can have broad-based issues, broad-based objectives that you go and pursue.” Procurement procedures and policing costs are examples of topics
where Ruta said she might examine multiple cities’ practices simultaneously. “It isn’t possible for this office or any office to audit everything of interest,” she said, but added other potential topics include the sustainability of infrastructure, environmental issues and whether cities are making good use of revenue-generating tools. The AGLG was created by the provincial government despite objections from some B.C. cities who feared it could turn into a witch hunt for waste that failed to take into account differing municipal priorities, and that might duplicate existing audits at their expense. “We do not question policy,” Ruta said. “We wouldn’t be commenting on tax rates, for instance. We wouldn’t be commenting on collective agreement negotiation rates – that’s really a matter of policy.” But she said audits could weigh in on whether the performance of a civic program or function is meeting its objectives or whether adoption of best practices might bring better value for money. Business groups including the B.C. Chamber of Commerce pushed for the new watchdog. Ruta was assistant deputy minister and chief financial officer with Environment Canada and previously worked for 10 years in the office of the federal Auditor General. The AGLG’s website at www.aglg. ca also includes an area for citizens to suggest audit topics. The local government auditor can serve up to two five-year terms.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community input on Liquid Waste Management Plan will help ensure sustainability of Bessette Creek Watershed January 17, 2013 Lumby, BC – The Village of Lumby is looking for community input into a Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) that will help ensure sustainability of the Bessette Creek Watershed. More specifically, the LWMP will set out a 20-year strategy for how the Village will collect, treat and discharge its sewage and stormwater. Mayor Kevin Acton says, “It’s important that community members to get involved from the start in the LWMP to make sure that the solutions we develop are in the best interests of our unique watershed and are affordable for taxpayers.” He says that environmental stewardship is the highest priority for our community but practicality of the solutions is also critical. “The LWMP will help ensure that the Village focuses on protecting Bessette Creek and at the same time considers financial, technical and social outcomes of our decisions,” says Mayor Acton. “We need community members to get involved to help ensure that.” The LWMP is a legal document under the BC Environmental Management Act. Once approved by Village Council and the BC Ministry of Environment (BC MOE), the LWMP can be implemented with no further approvals by the BC MOE or community consultation. For that reason, community involvement is a critical component of the LWMP development throughout all three stages. One of the first ways the Village is providing opportunity for community participation is by establishing a Single Advisory Committee. The Committee, which has been up and running since last summer, consists of representatives from Village Council, technical experts, agency representatives and a number of community members. The Village also recently created the first in a series of LWMP newsletters to help inform community members throughout the process. The first newsletter includes information about how sustainability can be enhanced through the LWMP; what issues Lumby is facing; who sits on the Single Advisory Committee, why community involvement is critical, and how community members can participate. Along with the newsletter, a Survey was designed to gather community input and a Question and Answer (Q&A) to provide answers to commonly asked questions. Community members are encouraged to read the newsletter and Q&A, and provide their views through the survey. Paper copies of the newsletter and survey were included in the quarterly utility bills mailed to homes on January 4. All three articles can be found on the Village’s website at www. lumby.ca in the Liquid Waste Management Plan section under What’s New. An electronic version of the survey is available for community members to fill out on-line. LWMPs are developed in three distinct stages. Stage 1 identifies the issues, challenges and ideas to manage liquid waste; Stage 2 evaluates the projects, programs, policies and practices to effectively address the issues and challenges; the plan is adopted in Stage 3 by Village Council and approved by the BC MOE in order to finalize the Village’s operating certificate. Lumby’s LWMP will take approximately three years to complete. Stage 1 is planned to wrap up by the summer of 2013. For more information or to arrange an interview contact: Kevin Acton, Mayor Village of Lumby 250.547.2171 mayoracton@lumby.ca
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Business Briefs Edward Jones earns employer accolade
For the 11th consecutive year, financial services firm Edward Jones was named by Aon Hewitt to the 50 Best Employers in Canada list, published in Maclean’s magazine. The firm ranked 14th overall. A total of 280 Canadian employers took part in the 2013 Best Employers survey, with more than 190,000 Canadian workers responding to questions that focused on employee engagement. Edward Jones was recognized for the training it provides new financial advisors and flexible work arrangements it offers employees so they can balance their work with their private lives.
Okanagan College focussing on tourism
Okanagan College is tapping into the tourism industry. The college, which has campuses spread across six communities in the Thompson-Okanagan region, is focusing a new department on food and tourism. Jonathan Rouse will officially start his new job as Director of Wine, Food & Tourism at the college this month. Rouse, already a faculty member in the Okanagan School of Business, brings experience from past work as a board member for Tourism Vancouver, and holds current positions with the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council Board, the B.C. Hospitality Foundation and is cochair of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges Tourism Affinity Group. Said Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton: “His (Rouse) appointment marks a turning point for the college in its investment in these programming areas and in the commitment to further serving the region and economy.”
Buszard keynotes chamber breakfast
UBC Okanagan is already going on eight years, and according to Deborah Buszard, there are still plenty of opportunities on the horizon. Buszard, the university’s principal and deputy vice-chancellor, will speak about those opportunities at a breakfast seminar hosted by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Thursday at the Prestige Hotel (4411 32nd Street). Buszard will discuss the university’s impact on the region; potential partnership opportunities with North Okanagan businesses; and what’s next for the UBC Okanagan campus. Purpose-built for the 21st century, the UBC campus has tripled its building space since it opened in 2005, and student enrolment has grown from 3,500 to more than 8,300. The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., with the seminar following at 8:00. Early-bird tickets are $25 for chamber members before Jan. 21. Non-members pay $35. Contact the chamber office at 250-5450771 for more information. Meanwhile, the deadline for the chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards is Friday. For more information on the gala event, which goes Saturday, March 16, or to make a nomination, visit www.vernonchamber.ca.
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Rice Box employee Christel Giffen (right) brings out an order for customer Natalie Christie as part of the restaurant’s new drive-in service.
Rice Box revives drive-in service Morning Star Staff
The Rice Box is rekindling the nostalgia of drive-in restaurant service with a technological twist. On Ouchs, owner of the Vernon restaurant, has added a cell phone text-to-order service for added convenience for his clientele, all without an expensive move or redesign. Orders by text go to a printer onsite, with just a 12-minute lead time needed. The fresh Asian food is prepared, packaged and brought right to the car along with a wireless debit/credit machine (cash is also accepted) to collect payment so the
customer doesn’t have to leave the vehicle. “For all concerned, text-to-order saves time and keeps costs down,” said Ouchs, adding customers who use the service avoid busy signals, on-hold delays, background noise and other bothers. It also frees up Rice Box staff to focus on the food rather than taking and shouting orders through the kitchen din, and having to decipher one another’s speedy scrawls. Ouchs said mothers and people with mobility issues might find the new service particularly convenient. “Let’s face it, babies always fall asleep in the car at the wrong time,” said Jenna
Hunter, a Rice Box customer. “Now my baby can nap and I can have dinner on the table with a simple text.” Ouchs developed the technology to send orders quickly to the printer. His system is also set up to answer frequently asked questions through simple keywords. For instance, if a customer wants to find out restaurant’s operating hours, they only have to text the keyword “hours,” and a reply will soon follow. Ouchs is currently working on Android and iPhone apps to include full menu and other conveniences. He expects that to be ready this spring.
are growing steadily. Mobile booking was responsible for 2.6 per cent of all travel booking in the U.S., with a value of $2.6 billion in 2011. It is expected to grow to $8 billion by the end of 2013. Surveys show if consumers find a badly designed site, almost 60 per cent said they will move on to a competitor. The article quotes online marketing consultant Gayle Palas, who says consumers won’t spend time searching poorly designed sites. “Analytics indicate you have no more than four to six seconds to entice site visitors to click deeper into your website,
so it’s vital that home page messaging is consumer-benefit focused,” she said. For example, if customers are mainly leisure travellers, content should explain exactly what they can enjoy at your hotel and surrounding location. Palas said for smaller operators who don’t have much money to build a website, there are still many important things they can do. “The key to people finding your site is to create a network of incoming links that Google and other engines see, and the more they see, the higher your listing,” said Palas.
Web presence crucial for hotel success Morning Star Staff
In the most recent issue of InnFocus, the B.C. Hotel Association emphasizes that an up-to-date website is increasingly essential to the successful operation of a hotel. People often search for accommodation before they ever visit a place. Even those who wait until they are in the neighbourhood are far more likely to search online using a mobile device like a smart phone or a tablet computer. While the overall numbers of booking online are still comparatively small, they
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inancial goals are one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people like to make. Whether it’s paying down debt, spending less or saving for a special item, many people resolve to do better with their money in January. Unfortunately, we all know how long many New Year’s resolutions last, but I am going to give you some tips on how to start your path to money peace for good. Get everything on paper – Start by documenting everything that goes out of your bank account and what is spent on your credit cards each month. Before you can come to Kathi Bridge grips with your money and have a real plan in place, you have to know where it’s going. This also includes fixed expenses, bills and all those lattes. Make sure you have a line for coffees, lunches out and snacks. What does your debt look like – This can be a tough one for some people, but in order to pay your debt off you have to come face to face with the amount. Write down all your outstanding balances and interest rate for each credit
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The Italian Kitchen Company has served up its own cookbook. Titled The Italian Kitchen Company Classics, the new release offers a range of Mediterranean favourites, many of them featured on the Vernon restaurant’s menu. The cookbook is the brainchild of co-owners Brad Brousseau and Katie Bellamy, and is available for $25 at both The Italian Kitchen Company and The Ups Store, which is owned by Bellamy. The duo also plans to offer a range of household sauces. Said Brousseau: “This is an extremely exciting time for our company. The Italian Kitchen Company has been a household name in Vernon for over 17 years. “We intend to leverage off our very strong brand and will grow
this company through our Italian Kitchen Company Sauce initiative. Vernon and the Okanagan are home to some amazing national and international companies, and we intend to be one of them.” Kitchen Company Classics was printed at The Ups Store, and Bellamy oversaw the design, assisted by Vernon marketing firm Bold Media Group. Brousseau and Rachel Rejc handled editing duties, and photography was supplied by Steve McCourt. Recipe development was done by restaurant co-chef Gerritt Shumyk, and food styling was done by co-chef Mark Cantafino and Shumyk. The Italian Kitchen Company thanked Sysco Foods and Mission Hill Winery for the quality product they have supplied over the years.
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THE SECOND CHANCE IS TOUGH TO SEE Carl Jung said, “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” At the bridge table, though, the opposite applies. If you worry only about your 13 cards, your partner will be dreaming of getting a new “third opponent.” This deal requires vision. How should South play in six hearts after West leads the diamond jack? North’s Jacoby two-notrump response showed four-plus hearts and gameforcing values. South starts with 11 top tricks: two spades, six hearts, two diamonds and one club.
Probably his immediate reaction is to hope that the club finesse is working. Then he might think about eliminating diamonds and spades before trying to duck a club to West for an endplay. However, declarer can do better. He should win the first trick with his diamond king, draw two rounds of trumps, play three rounds of spades (ruffing the last in his hand), return to dummy with a diamond, and call for the last spade. Here, when East discards, South throws a club. West takes the trick but is endplayed. If he leads a club, it is into declarer’s ace-queen. Or if he does something else, South ruffs in the dummy and sluffs his
club queen. If, though, East follows to the fourth spade, declarer ruffs, crosses to dummy with a trump, and ducks a club, hoping West will win the trick. But if East takes it and leads another club, South is forced to take the finesse.
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Jessie Young Sabo
(January 30, 1924 January 16, 2013) Jessie died peacefully, with her daughter by her side, aŌer a short illness at Noric House in Vernon, B.C.
Pat passed away Friday, January 11, 2013. He enriched the lives of many people, inŇuenced by his uncondiƟonal love. He was a gracious host and had deep respect for people and nature. He spent much of his life in nature, Įshing, hunƟng and sharing his knowledge of the outdoors with countless others. He would teach you if you wanted to learn. He loved his, ͚HaƩ house͛ Friday night parƟes, barbeƋuing and sharing a whisky with friends. The whole family will miss his bear hugs and his infecƟous laugh while siƫng around the campĮre he so loved. He will always be known for his love of >abrador Retrievers and children, his campĮre coat pockets, Įlled with dog biscuits on one side and Tic Tacs on the other. We will miss his voice, his steel blue eyes, his sense of humor and his favorite sayings, ͞close enough͟, ͞it is what it is͟, and aīecƟonately to his sons, ͞who͛s your daddy͟ and to Jill, ͞Momma Bear͟. Many fond memories were made on his BamĮeld Įshing trips, northern hunƟng edžcursions and >as Vegas vacaƟons. He was the best friend anyone could ever have. ͞Keep your friends warm͟, that is ũust what he did, always oīering a coat, a hug and a, ͞love ya͟. We will forever picture him standing on the front porch waving goodbye, ũust as he always did. The campĮre coats will hang in the closet forever and the campĮre will sƟll burn͙in memory of you.
Jessie was born and raised in Dundee, Scotland. She met and married a handsome Canadian soldier during the Second World War and came to Canada as a war bride. She and her husband, Zudolf, seƩled in Saskatchewan where they raised three children. They travelled widely and loved the adventure of seeing new parts of the world.
So͙raise your glasses͙ ͞Hold each other close, laugh oŌen and hard, tell stories, and cast a rod͙ to Pat, Cheers͊͟
Jessie was a Ɵny, Scoƫsh lass with a wry sense of humour and a love of music, dancing and Hollywood movies. She was a devoted fan of John Wayne and watched his movies over and over again.
Pat leaves behind Jill, Jes, Darrin, Ma, Judy, Roger, Sherk and countless friends and family (you know who you are and you know how much he loved you). Thank you to Pat͛s amazing care team, including his doctors, oncologist, nurses and all of Hospice͛s staī and volunteers. We are so grateful for your support. As per Pat͛s reƋuest, there will be no service. In lieu of Ňowers, the family asks for donaƟons to please be made to Hospice House. The sun has set and in the twilight, the Įnal traĐes oĨ light danĐe aĐross the water͙͘ there is the silhoueƩe oĨ a beauƟĨul ŵan, ĐasƟng his rod͙
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Sadly, she was predeceased by her husband and sons, Alistair and Wayne. She is survived by her daughter, Sharron (Ivan) Stone of Toronto, Ontario and by her loving daughters-in-law, Dale Sabo of Vernon, B.C. and Alvera Sabo of Minot, North Dakota, by her grandchildren, Robert Sabo, Catherine 'riĸths, 'eoīrey Wollock, Meghan Wollock Mac>ean, Angela Sabo, and Amy sslinger, and by her great-grandchildren, McKenzie Sabo, Samuel, Thomas, Colton and >ucas 'riĸths, Daniel and lizabeth Wollock, Nodž Mac>ean, Kennedy Hendrickson and &isher sslinger, and by her numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. David Arnold and the staī of Noric House for the wonderful care and great kindness they showed to our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Following her wishes, there will not be a public service. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons can be sent in her memory to the Canadian Diabetes AssociaƟon (hƩp͗ͬͬwww.diabetes.ca). Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
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ORR, Douglas Andrew October 19, 1936 ~ January 13, 2013
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Connie Marie MacDonald (nee Crosby)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce our beloved Connie passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 53. Connie will be missed terribly by her beloved husband Jimi, daughter Shannon Wojtas (Ben), step children J.J and Alana, grandchildren Patience, Hayden, Zoey, Tyler, Parents Ron & Pat Truant, Brother Danny Crosby, Sisters Penny Crosby (Scott),Laurie Jenner (Don) & Lisa Dartnell (Andy),Mother-in-law Ruth, Sister-in law Louise (Bill), and many aunts, uncles, nephews and niece. Connie will be remembered for her love of animals and always feeding the strays in the neighborhood. I would personally like to thank my Aunt Judy & Jan from Para-Med for being there to support Connie and my parents through this journey. There is no doubt Connie is up in heaven taking care of all the animals that need her. We love you. Until we meet again Bella Sorella. I Am Not Gone I am not gone I remain here beside you Just in a different form Look for me in your heart And there you will find me in our love which forever lives on In those moments when you feel alone Look for me in your thoughts And there you will find me in sweet memories that burn strong Every time a tear Forms in your beautiful eyes Look up to the heavens And there you will see me Smiling down from God’s glorious skies In lieu of flowers, donations to your local humane society in Connie’s memory would be appreciated.
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Law Corporation 250.546.3188 1.888.838.9982 www.blakelylaw.ca MARGARET STREET We regret to announce the death at Polson Extended Care Unit of Vernon Jubilee Hospital on January 8, 2013, of Margaret Street, at the age of 87 years.
Margaret was born in Portsmouth, England. Following her marriage to Canadian soldier Bert Street in 1944, they came to Canada in 1946. She was a longtime resident of Coldstream. Margaret was predeceased by her husband and by one son, Ross. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by daughters Sandra (Tom) Schram, Gloria (Lawrence) Johnson, Marion (Alan) Hemming, Carol Jackson, Christine Fedick; and son, Alan. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Chapel of Vernon Funeral Home on Friday, January 25, at 2:00 P. M., with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
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Fred passed away at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Dec. 27th 2012 at the age of 81. Fred was born on June 27th 1931 in Victoria B.C. Fred lived most of his life at Mabel Lake where he married Dora (Shumay) in 1954 and raised his family of 5 children. His early years at Mabel Lake the family ran the Hupel Coīee Shop and his Logging business Don Dora Logging. AŌer selling the Coīee shop Fred conƟnued to log unƟl 1977 when he sold the company and Semi-reƟred. Fred͛s passion always was hunƟng and in 1988 he fulĮlled his dream and became a HunƟng 'uide in the Northwest Territories. He was a hunƟng guide for 11 years in the NWT and BC. Fred always had Ɵme to tell stories of his hunƟng trips and had a very large collecƟon of his own trophies and head mounts. Fred was a Life-Ɵme Member with the Trophy Records club of BC and An Oĸcial Scorer for the FoundaƟon of the North America Wild Sheep Assoc. He also was a member of the nderby Legion and an acƟve member of the nderby Fish Θ 'ame Club for many years. In 2004 Fred was aƩacked by a 'rizzly bear, and that forever changed his life. He had several other illness that had been following him around for years and just in the last year had caught up with him. Fred was predeceased by his wife Dora in 1998, his father rnest in 1999, his mother Martha in 2011, 1 brother and 1 sister. Fred leaves behind with all his 'reat Stories and Memories his 5 children Patsy (Bill), Sharon, Sandra (Reno), Caroline (Dave) and Wayne, 8 'randchildren Nova ('reg), Lineah (Chad), 'ina (Ryan), Trevor (Amy), Vanessa, Craig, Blayne (Alysha) and Dillon, 3 'reat-'randchildren Jackson, Jordan and Parker, his partner Jeanne Theodore, sisters Margol (Travis), 'wen and brother Jim(Jackie) as well as many nieces and nephews. A CelebraƟon of Fred͛s life was held on Dec. 31st 2012. DonaƟons can be made to Charity of your Choice. Expressions of Sympathy can be sent to renoandsanda@ gmail.com or to the family at www͘Dy lternaƟǀes͘Đa. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FhNERAL Θ CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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1 year ago we lost our Ben All of us still miss him terribly and hope he’s in a better place. Love Mom & Dad, Sean, Michael, Shannon, Chris, Shari, Brent & Scott
Dearest Rob, The threads of our family tapestry unraveled on August 11, 2012. The doctor said, “this will take him”. A steely numbness came over us as you paled, Son, and now we have so many unanswered questions ... pain we have never known. Helpless as we face the tidal wave of reality, searching each day for your answers ... pieces of your puzzle. We cherish the treasures you have given us in your smile, your dedication with your children and the love of your family. We hear your quiet voice ... “It’ll be alright now ... don’t worry”. As we await the birth of your first grandchild, we’ll send a kiss to heaven. We’ll bake NanNan’s traditional one egg cake and make a toast to you, on January 22nd, which would have been your 43rd birthday. We love you and miss you Rob. Mom, Dad and family, (and Kira and William) PS Many in your industry remember you fondly.
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Evelyn (Lyn) Glines It It is is with with deep deep sadness sadness that that the the family family of of Evelyn Stevenson announces announces Evelyn Glines Glines (Attridge) (AƩridge) Stevenson rd her 11, 2013, 2013, in in her her passing passing on on January January 11, her 93 93rd year. She year. She is is lovingly lovingly remembered remembered by by daughter daughter Judy (Glen), Judy (Glen), son son Ron, Ron, daughter-in-law daughter-in-law Kerrie, Kerrie, grandchildren Cheryl grandchildren Cheryl (Pavel), (Pavel), Brad Brad (Heather), (Heather), Kimberley and Kimberley and Robert, Robert, great great grandchildren grandchildren Valen, Erin, Fedor and Alex, brother Bill Bill (Jean), (Jean), Valen, Erin, Fedor and Alex, brother and aa number number of of extended extended family family members members and and good good friends. friends. Lyn Lyn was was born born and and raised raised in in and Calgary. She Calgary. She and and her her husband, husband, Ken, Ken, spent spent their their early married early married life life in in Vernon, Vernon, raising raising their their two two children and enjoying summers on the lake, lake, children and enjoying summers on the before moving before moving back back to to Calgary. Calgary. Lyn Lyn worked worked for for many years, in several venues, as a many years, in several venues, as a secretary secretary and administraƟve administrative assistant, and assistant, especially especially enjoying enjoying her at the the Alberta Alberta College College of of Art Art in in Calgary. Calgary. her time Ɵme at She was She was always always respected respected and and valued valued by by her her employers for her dedication, warmth, integrity employers for her dedicaƟon, warmth, integrity and bright bright smile. smile. Throughout Throughout their their 52 52 year year and marriage, Lyn and Ken enjoyed dancing, golfing, marriage, Lyn and Ken enjoyed dancing, golĮng, fishing, bridge gardening. They They returned Įshing, bridge and and gardening. returned to Vernon to Vernon for for their their retirement reƟrement and and spent spent many many weekends boating camping on Okanagan weekends boaƟng or or camping on Okanagan Lake, until Lake, unƟl Ken’s Ken͛s passing passing in in 1994. 1994. Lyn Lyn always always embraced life with spirit and vitality, with embraced life with spirit and vitality, and and with an unwavering positivity that was a wonderful an unwavering posiƟvity that was a wonderful inspiration inspiraƟon to to all all she she met. met. She She was was able able to to continue conƟnue her her activities acƟviƟes with with golf golf and and travel travel for for many many years, years, and and with with bridge bridge up up until unƟl the the last last few of her her life. life. Lyn Lyn will will be be laid laid to to rest rest few months months of with Ken in Vernon. She She will will always always be be loved loved with Ken in Vernon. and forever missed. and forever missed.
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We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds. The days we do not think of you are very hard to find. Each morning when we wake we know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you no one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still. There will always be heartache and often a silent tear, but always, precious memories of the days when you were here. If tears would make a staircase and heartaches make a lane, we’d walk to heaven and bring you home again. We hold you close within our hearts; and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Author unknown.
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BERT Gallon and family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the family & friends that have been a tremendous support in the loss of our wife and mother - Barbara Gallon. Your words, thoughts and kindnesses are much appreciated.
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The Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck and equipment dealerships in business since 1949 with 1,000 employees and 22 locations in North America. The Dealer Manager of our Nanaimo location has responsibility for the growth and prosperity of the branch, market share growth, customer and employee retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership. Preference will be given to candidates with several years experience in the heavy truck and/or heavy equipment industries. A post secondary degree or diploma is preferred along with proven leadership skills. Further details can be found under Canada, Job Opportunities at www.inland-group.com. Resumes and covering letters should be emailed to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@inland-group.com or faxed to 604-608-3156
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SENIOR WINDOWS ADMINISTRATOR For over 50 years, Kal Tire has expanded steadily from its humble roots in Vernon, BC to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer with over 240 Kal Tire outlets across Canada, 12 retread facilities, 2 OTR plants and 4 warehouses. Our network of service locations spans from Vancouver Island to the Quebec border. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group goes even further. We currently operate in over 120 customer sites with 35 in Canada, and all others in over 19 countries across 5 continents. We are seeking a motivated, well rounded professional to join our Information 6ervices I6 Team based in our Vernon Of¿ce. The 6enior Windows Administrator is part of the Enterprise Infrastructure (EI) team that is responsible for the design and implementation of Windows system solutions. This position is expected to work on complex projects, which may include evolving existing systems or implementing new technology. This position is also responsible for performing analytical, technical and support work in the planning, implementation; documentation and administration of all Windows sever applications and hardware. In addition, this position performs day to day operational tasks such as proactive maintenance, management, monitoring performance, incident and problem management, security, and backup and recovery across the Windows infrastructure. A detailed job description and list of Tuali¿cations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www. kaltire.com/careers. Kal Tire offers a competitive compensation and bene¿ts package, along with a company wide pro¿t sharing plan that recogni]es individual and team contributions. Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Senior Windows Administrator opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Senior Windows Administrator and Job ID# 704 in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted. For current career opportunities please visit us today! www.kaltire.com/careers
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SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872
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F/T EXPERIENCED DINING ROOM SERVERS REQUIRED. Apply in person with resume after 4:00pm to 3006-28TH Ave. Vernon
AJA Delivery needing a reliable driver with a reliable car. Call Ann @ (250)306-6218 ECE required min 16 hrs/wk alligator kidscare@shaw.ca 250-938-7952
Part Time Liquor Store Clerk Wanted for newly renovated BX Creek Liquor Store. Must Have Excellent Customer service skills, passion for Local BC & Okanagan wines, Serving it Right Certificate, be honest and reliable and 19+ years of age. Apply with resume to Mike Brooks at Hotel Front Desk BEST WESTERN PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre
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Due to a resignation, the City of Vernon has a position available for a Water Distribution Operator II - Pump Operations. Reporting to the Manager, Water, this position performs maintenance of chlorination facilities, water and pump stations, pressure reducing and pressure relief stations, reservoir and their altitude valves and other related equipment within the above facilities. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is January 29, 2013. Please quote competition # 5-COV-13. Okanagan Manufacturer looking for a
Process Engineering Technician THE ROLE Our ideal candidate is a Mechanical or Process Technician/Technologist with experience within a manufacturing environment, strong analytical, presentation and leadership skills. What sets you apart is your ability to manage multiple projects, communicate, troubleshoot and deliver the tools and support needed to produce a quality product. THE INDIVIDUAL You have demonstrated a passion for process improvements and are keen to grow your career. We want an engineer or technologist who is proactive in their own career development and has the ability to align their career ambition with the direction of a fast growing company. Ultimately, if you are innovative, passionate and are eager to learn, you have the character, motivation and capabilities we need. Duties & Responsibilities: • Identify cost savings opportunities in manufacturing and assembly processes. Develop projects to address these opportunities and carry out from start to finish in collaboration with Operations and Product development groups. • Provide guidance and support in collaboration with Operations, Product Development, and frontline workers to implement change. Improve reliability and quality and reduce operating costs • Jig and Fixture design • Develops process specifications • Prepares specifications and operating instructions for production flow. • Develops process flow diagram to define proper sequence and standard operating procedures. • New equipment evaluation, troubleshooting and sourcing. Preferred Experience: • Mechanical/Process Engineering degree or 4th year Co-op Engineering student or Technologist diploma. • Able to work independently. • Strong analytical and problem solving/troubleshooting skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a flexible team environment. • Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral), proactive, organized, self motivated. • Good technical writing skills. • Willingness to learn. • Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Excel –Solidworks a definite asset)
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OFFICE MANAGER B.C. 4-H, an established, not-for-profit, provincial youth development organization located in Vernon, B.C. is seeking an experienced Office Manager to cover temporary leave for 1 year. The Manager will provide leadership and overall management for the B.C. 4-H Program, working under the direction of a volunteer Board. Qualifications should include: senior experience in a like organization; experience and proven skills in fundraising, human resources, government partnerships, financial management, and initiative development; plus excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills. Please send detailed resume, along with references and salary expectations to: President, B.C. 4-H, 5938 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2G4 or email to cows4-Hockey@shaw.ca. Closing date: January 31, 2013. For a more detailed position description visit www.bc4h.bc.ca. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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ENTRY LEVEL LABOURERS Synergy Pacific is a leader in the production of innovative engineered lumber products. Synergy has openings for entry level labourers. These are full time, union shift work positions. An attractive benefit package and a wage increase are offered after a 35 shift probation period is successfully completed. Typical duties for an Entry Level Labourer include but are not limited to: • Piling and sorting lumber • Manual lifting of materials from approximately 5 pounds to 100 pounds • Feeding and tailing moulders, presses and saws • Applying putty to wood products • Priming wood products • General clean up duties These jobs are physically demanding. Applicants must be physically capable to perform the above duties safely and efficiently in a busy industrial environment. Apply in person at 4175 Crozier Road, Armstrong B.C. between 8 AM and 4 PM Monday to Friday, attention to the Quality Control Manager. No phone calls or emails please. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 25, 2013. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Venture Training Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community. We are currently seeking
Casual / On Call staff For our Residential and Community Integration Day Programs.
Qualifications: *First Aid Certificate *Class 4 Drivers License *Community/Support Worker Certificate or Equivalent Wages as per BCGEU Collective Agreement Please submit current resume w/cover letter to: Human Resources Manager, VDACL 4240 Alexis Park Drive Vernon BC V1T 6H3 Fax: 250-549-3394 Email: hrvdacl@gmail.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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The Morning Star Sunday, January 20, 2013 www.vernonmorningstar.com Full time tow truck operator. Experience preferred but not essential. Tilt deck experience also an asset. Must have minimum class 5 with air endorsement and be bondable. Should live in the immediate Vernon area and be able to work a variety of shifts. Extended health and dental benefits and uniforms. Deliver in person drivers abstract and resume to Vernon Towing @ 4617B 34th Street, 9am-5pm Mon. to Fri. No phone calls.
COMMUNITY LIVING COORDINATORS NOCLS is looking for a person who can assist an individual in their own living arrangements. They must be able to coordinate and implement a person¡s plan. 0ake sure people have the support they need to maintain their health and safety to the greatest degree possible. Complete timely reports reTuired. 0aintaining good communication. Develop valued roles with the person in the community. Develop relationships. Requirements: criminal record search. Contact: NOCLS 2400-46th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 9N5
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Trinity United Church
Essential Function - Provide administrative support
for the Minister, Board of Governance, Cores and Committees.
Qualifications - Must have Grade 12 supplemented by successful completion of an Administrative Diploma and at least three years administrative assistance experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task well, prioritize work, perform a variety of tasks and be comfortable with interruptions and distractions. Part time, 15 hours per week, competitive wage with benefits. Apply in writing to Trinity United Church, PO Box 97,Vernon, BC V1T 6M1 or by email to personnel@trinityvernon.ca Closing date is February 1, 2013.
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Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community.
Regular Part time Residential Worker
Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Qualifications: *First Aid Certificate *Class 4 Drivers License *Community/Support Worker Certificate or Equivalent Wages as per BCGEU Collective Agreement Please submit current resume with cover letter by January 25, 2013 to:
Small law oĸce reĆ‹uires an experienced assistant who can work one or two days per week. Conveyancing and liĆ&#x;gaĆ&#x;on experience would be preferred. Send your rÄ sumÄ to Gerry@laarakkerlaw.com We appreciate your applicaĆ&#x;on, but only Ć‹ualiÄŽed applicants will be contacted.
COOK EXPERIENCED line cook that is able to work the line with little supervision and minimal training. Benefits available.
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Banner Recreation & Marine, a Power Sports Dealership with stores in Vernon, Kelowna and Golden is looking for a couple Marine Technicians for our Vernon & Kelowna Dealerships. Successful candidates must have minimum 2 years mechanical experience with boats, motorcycles, quads and snowmobiles. Should be a power sports enthusiast. Bike licence would be an asset. This is a full time, permanent position starting immediately. Competitive wage package, benefits along with profit sharing potential. Please send cover letter and resume to: bannister@bannerrec.com ATTN: Marine Tech
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WANTED F/T, competitive wage, health benefits, perks. Minimum 1 yr full service restaurant supervisory & 2 yrs serving experience required. Deliver resume Attn: Mike Brooks to the front desk at:
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FIRST NATIONS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE is seeking an Employment and Training Coordinator - This is a permanent position ¹ 34 hours per week. DUTIES INCLUDE: providing employment support services, career development counselling, networking with employers, developing workplace agreements, job search strategies, resume, cover letter and interview preparation, assisting clients who require specialized services and making referrals to appropriate programs and community agencies. Job description available. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: • Related post secondary diploma and a minimum of 2 years experience in employment counselling or in a related ¿eld (case management or counselling) • Employment Counselling Certi¿cation preferred • Relevant combination of education and related experience and knowledge will also be considered • Knowledge of Employability and Essential skills • Demonstrated ability to engage and support multi-barriered clients to develop a back-to-work action plan • Knowledge of principles and methods of assessment and counselling • Understanding of labour market • Networking skills with employers and community resources • Computer literacy: MS Word, Email, Internet, Excel & Powerpoint, database management • Budgeting and Accounting experience • Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of the Aboriginal community and culture • Valid BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle • Ability to maintain con¿dential information • Must consent to a criminal record check; and • Preference will be given to a quali¿ed Aboriginal applicant TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume and three work related references to: The Hiring Committee c/o First Nations Employment Services 2904 - 29th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 1Y7 Fax: (250) 55 -5321 fnesvernon@shawbiz.ca CLOSING DATE: January 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm NOTE: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Now accepting resumes for an EXPERIENCED, OUTGOING & ENERGETIC Hearth sale’s person. Salary and commission based on experience. Please send resumes to Box 26, Vernon Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5.
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Banner Recreation & Marine is looking for a parts person to join our team in Vernon. Candidate must have experience in the field of Powersports. We are looking for someone who is organized, personable, energetic, good communication skills and has good knowledge of Power Sports equipment. This is a full time, permanent position starting immediately. Competitive wage package based on a hourly wage plus commission along with profit sharing potential & benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to: gmvernon@bannerrec.com ATTN: Parts Position
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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?
WANTED private care provider in North Grindrod. Must be a licensed care aid. Would provide personal care to paraplegic T8 with double amputee. Please contact Dave 250801-0764.
NEW iPad, iPhone or iMac? Personal tutoring from an experienced professional. computercornerwithchris.com 250307-4387
GRASS Hay, Alfalfa Grass, 1st & 2nd cut, Square bales. 250-546-8010
Medical/Dental
$50 off, Permanent Cosmetics by master tech. Health board Approved www.skinhance.ca Winfield/Kelowna clinic. Lips Brows and Eyes. 1-855-4803116
Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-2706 30th Street, Vernon , BC V1T 2B6
ACCOUNTING OFFICE RECEPTIONIST Experienced office receptionist required. Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills, be organized, and familiar with basic computer programs (Excel, Word, Outlook). We are looking for a self-starter who can deal with clients especially during the busy tax seasons. Competitive salary and benefits based on experience and skill level. Send resume to Box 18 c/o Vernon Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, B.C. Farm labourers $10.25 hr. 5-6 days/wk; planting, pruning & harvesting. AprThru Oct 250540-1011 sobvfm@shaw.ca FARM workers needed at Kuhn Kuhn Farms, 4320 L&A Cross Rd. $10.25/hr. Call 250- 558-3778. jujar.khunkhun@gmail.com
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Production Workers-chop saws, packaging, assembly, wood production. Seasonal. $11.00/hr. Fax resume to 250545-7203.
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Services
SALES Representative Required Growers Supply Co. Ltd is accepting resumes for an experienced inside/outside sales representative for our wholesale department in Kelowna, BC. This position will involve calling on established and potential new farm supply, garden center and nursery accounts in the BC central interior and Kootenay region. Some overnight travel and light delivery will be involved; a sales vehicle will be supplied. Wage would depend upon experience, a full benefit package is also offered with the position. Please fax or email resumes with a covering letter to: Growers Supply Co. Ltd 2605 Acland Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7J4 Fax 250-765-4545 Email hr@growers-supply-co.com
North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire general laborers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.
Human Resources Department District of Coldstream 9901 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 250-545-4733 hr@district.coldstream.bc.ca
Employment
Help Wanted
The District of Coldstream is accepting applications for the position of Labourer 1 – Utilities. The job posting and job description can be viewed at www.districtofcoldstream.ca, or by phoning 250-550-1505, or from the Public Works Department at the Coldstream Municipal Hall.
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Employment
Required: Experienced Line Cook & a Lunch Server at The Italian Kitchen. Drop resume between 1 & 2 pm at 2916 30th Ave, Vernon, BC. (250)558-7899
Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning March 15, 2013 - April 30, 2013. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca VERNON BUTCHER SHOP Now Hiring Experienced Meat Cutters and Customer Service personnel. Apply with resume: #400-3101 48th Ave.
Home Care/Support CERTIFIED Care Aides, casual, growing to FT. Benefits. 102-3310 Skaha Lake Road, www.wecare.ca, fax: 250-4923883, pfedor@wecacanada.com.
Help Wanted
Onsite Resident Manager required for a 28 unit apartment complex in Vernon duties would include daily common area cleaning, showing of suites, tenant selection and office procedures. The applicant may be semi-retired or a couple with one person having an outside job please forward resumes to mlarose@northland.ca, fax 604-730-4645 or mail 310-1755 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J4S5.
Computer Services
Computer Services
WE DO IT ALL! • PC Hardware Troubleshooting • Virus, Spyware & Adware Removal • Computer Data Backup Arrangements • Hard Drive Data Recovery
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Looking for female Reg Massage Therapist for busy downtown clinic. Call 250-545-9594.
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Ofce Support 1 Office Worker, Casual, ideal for student, exc organizational skills, computer-filing tasks, email dhtriman@gmail.com for info.
Trades, Technical Class 4 Engineer is required for Colonial Farms. Must be able to work Graveyard shift. Drop Resume between 8am & 2pm. 3830 Okanagan Street, Armstrong. (250)546-3008 THE Golf Club at The Rise is looking to fill the position of Golf Course Mechanic. The position runs from the beginning of March until the end of the golf season; mid to late November. Turfcare experience an asset but not required. Experience with electrical and hydraulic repair an asset. $19 - $21/hr D.O.E. Email resumes with 2 references to alex.rokus@therise.ca or fax to 250-542-5096.
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Wanted: Light duty Janitorial position needed. 20 hrs/wk (250)503-5462, 250-306-3164
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Cleaning Services HOUSECLEANING done to Perfection ! Call Janice 250309-0876
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay
Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities. Reasonable rates www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084
Beef cow hay for sale, large qauntity, prices negotiable. Round bales. 250-547-6903. CLEAN dry wheat straw, round. bales, delivery avail Ph 250-558-9509 COW Hay, Top & Bottom bales. 250-549-0628 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158. Hay for sale Timothy & Alfalfa (250) 547-6334
Livestock
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
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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 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630
Livestock 40 Black Angus Bred cows & 18 1st calf bred Heifers, 2 Bulls. 1-250-546-9766 evenings, Days 1-780-518-0901
Pets
CORRECTION VDACS wishes to apologize for an error in two ads last week. Due to miscommunication the ads said “FREE VDAC Kittens”. To be clear, VDACS does not do “FREE” kittens. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience....
END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING 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
Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES Now open again, Sat & Sun 11am-4, or by appt. Specialize in Swedish Antiques. 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) Armstrong 250-546-2529
Appliances Almond color 15 cu ft w/freezer & 24” stove, 10yrs old, like new $100.ea 1(780)441-1625
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Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
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Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910.
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
MACHINE SHOP SALE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • 10:00AM
CORNER OF HWY 97 & OCEALA RD IN WINFIELD (directly across from Tim Hortons) Name on building Steel Industries. Miller Welder, welders, threading machine, 2 ton overhead crane, shop tables, Komatsu Forklift, power metal hacksaw, metal tool boxes, pallet jacks, pallet racks, metal bender, large punch, Assorted pallets of metal, new 45 gal drums of oil, lunchroom equipment.
See our website for listing and pictures www.valleyauction.ca For more information phone 250.546.9420
Furniture New La-Z-Boy recliner chair. Paid $900. Asking $450. 250545-2917.
Garden Equipment Snowblowers. $350-$400. Trade is welcome. 250-3070009.
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Merchandise for Sale
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free 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 2 Twin Sears-O-Pedic, adjustable electric beds with remotes for vibration, massage and head & foot lift, like new, $1000. each. (250)836-3657 Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 4000sqft interlocking rubber mats; Gym Lockers; Drinking Fountains. (250)938-5749 Gucci Calf boots (7-7.5) $175. Kitchenaid Professional HD Mixer $175.; (250)260-6002 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
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Rentals
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Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
Mobile Homes & Parks
Apt/Condo for Rent
Moving Sale- Furniture, dining room set, wall unit, treadmill, bdrm set, etc. (250)260-1769 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791
THE PLACE to Live in Vernon
Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrm,d/t, avail now, heat & hotwater incl., $540-$750. 250-260-8454.
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 Stop Paying for Storage Start Investing in Storage. Purchase as much space as you need for Home, Auto, RV, Boat, Work, etc. Call Victor @ 250-558-8791 Susie’s 4ft barn board bird houses. No two alike! Must see! 250-542-0364
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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 White 18 cu.ft Fridge $250.; Office Desk with oak chair $125.; (250)558-5536 Youth Burton very nice ski pants, red, size Youth, Large(14-16).Like new!$100. 250-308-7671.
Misc. Wanted I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521
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Misc. for Sale
Musical Instruments ALPINE MUSIC SCHOOL Music, piano & voice lessons 250-558-0010 or visit aft 11am Heinztman full size upright piano & stool, 1918, good shape.$600. 250-546-3896.
Sporting Goods BEST BUY New men’s downhill skis w/boots, sz 10, incl’s pants, gloves, sunglasses $120.; New Ladies downhill skis w/boots, sz 37, incl’s gloves $120.; Ladies Tennis Racket 4.0 Hammer like new w/cover, best offer. 250-545-2197 aft 5 SKS’s & SKS Ammo in Stock Norinco Tax-In Specials: M14 308 cal c/w 520 rd ammo $833. AR-15 223 cal c/w 1600 rd ammo $1299. 1911-A1-GC 45 cal c/w 1000 rd ammo $811. Upgraded Grizzly 870 shotguns from $425. Quality Firearms Bought & Sold at The Best Little Gun Shop Around Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick, Kel. 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat, 10-6.
DISTRESS SALES
Feeders, suets, holders, sunflower, wild bird seed, corn, wheat & oats
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For $25,000 - $50,000 cash I can find you a high quality & safe real estate investment that will earn you up to 15% or even more. Call today for a free list of properties. Bjorn Edblad 250.308.7134 Royal LePage Downtown Realty
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
1 bedroom apt. Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.
To view call
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WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS 3611 27th Ave.
1 Bedroom from $745, 2 Bedroom from $845, +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable inc. For more information, please call
250-503-7315 250-545-7251
Northland Apartments 4203 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5P3 • (250) 260-1162
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 10 minutes to downtown Vernon.
250-832-6699
Townhouses
Townhouses
BRIELLE VIEW TOWNHOMES Agents Welcome
Over 1900 sq.ft. of living area. 3 bedrooms plus basement. 9 ft ceilings. Spacious fenced & landscaped yard. Common play area. New school 1 block away. Ask about the BC First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus.
Call Builder to view 250.550.4396
$239,000
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250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. $50 Safeway food coupon given at start of tenancy. vernonhomes.ca/forrent
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES 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
Cozy & Clean 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
1903 31A Street ■ 1+2 Bedroom ■ Adult ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
250-503-7315 1-bdrm downtown Vernon, $675/mo, n/s, balcony, laminate floor throughout, Avail Now. Tony (250)307-7219 1bdrm, East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Avail Feb 1st 250-260-5870. 1 LARGE bdrm apartment. N/P, N/S. $550 & $600 + utils. (250)307-4948
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Hawthorn Lane
Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
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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
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
Look Here 1 Bedroom
Senior oriented building Across from Schubert Centre Heat & hot water included Inside scooter parking. Call Mike
250-542-8989 1bdrm suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $675+DD. 250-549-4220 2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $750/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223. 2bdrm, 1bath, East Hill, lg reno’d apt in Heritage bldg, plenty of storage & parking, lg yard, on-site laundry, n/s, n/p, $850.incl util. (250)308-9402 2 Bdrm; 1 Bath; F/S; DW & AC. Very well kept in secured adult only building close to downtown. Underground parking. On site laundry. Avail immediately. $800/month 250549-1679 OR 250-550-6991 2bdrm Condo close to hospital ac/f/s/dw, n/p, n/s, Avail now $800. 250-503-5465
ARLINGTON, EMBERS & CENTURY MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm; Seniors, close to Schubert; N/S; N/P, clean and well maintained. Call: 250-275-8066
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Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $590 +DD. 250-549-4220 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 City View Garden Apart., large garden area, rent from $600., laminate floors & designer finishes avail., Some pets ok. 250-307-0937 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 apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788 RUTLAND - 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath clean, bright, roomy condo. washer & dryer, stove & frdge, wall air, storage, covered parking. Badke rd culdesac. $1100 inculdes heat & electric. Avail Immed. Call Henry 250-8702700 or 250-860-2423 Willow Manor, reno’d suites. Seniors welcome! Walk to shops $625&up 250-549-9177
Commercial/ Industrial 713 sqft.$950 + hst .341 sq.ft., & 332 sq.ft., $350 + hst. 291030 Ave. (250)212-6807
Duplex / 4 Plex 1bdrm, ground level, large open plan, cat ok no/dogs . W/D & util incl. $725. 4101 27th Ave. 250-542-4310, 403991-4057 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. w/d, f/s, ns, pets neg. Immed. $850.mo +util. 250-503-7296 2bdrm, upper floor duplex, private yard, fruit trees, Longacre Dr, require quiet tenants, n/s, no dogs. $700.00/mo, Paul 306-541-6912. 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1000/mo.+ water utility 250-550-4396 3bdrm+garage, Harwood area small pet considered. (n/p prefered)$1200 + 60% utils or $1350. all inclusive. Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 3BDRM TOWNHOUSE South Vernon, 4-plex, quiet family area, f/s, 1 1/2 bath,no dogs, avail Now. $925. 250542-0825. 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 FREE RENT 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 months lease. $775 + util. Plus a chance to win a million every week. Also available furnished at $1500 + util. Call Roy now, this gem won’t last. 250-540-5519. Large 2bdrm, walk to town, W/D h/u, cat ok, $925 util/incl. 250-542-4310, 403-991-4057. Newly reno’d 1/2 duplex near Hospital, 4 bdrm, F/S, no smoking, no pets. $900 + util. 250-542-7727.
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 1bdrm house rural Falkland, n/s, lg deck, private yard, view, reno’d. $750. (250)379-2076 1-bdrm house w/shop, pets upon approval, avail Feb 15, $850/mo. (250)542-7863
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EastHill, 3bdrm, large fenced yard, carport, f/s, ns, no dogs, $1250 incl.water, garbage, sewer, recycling. Avail March 1. 250-542-0775. 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. Winfield, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util., n/s, n/p, 250-548-3378.
2 bdrm basement suite, close bus stop, $700 incl util. 250938-0975 & 250-545-5878. 2bdrm suite, close to all amenities, gas f/p, purified water, shared laundry, $725+ 50% util, n/s, np. Avail immed. 250-545-0883 evenings Armstrong 1bdrm, $625m incl util+shared laundry. np, ns, Avail immed. Ref’s. 546-9919 Beautiful 2200 sq’ walk out basement suite, over looking Ok LK, private beach, beautiful yard,laundry, freezer, d/w, island bar, bbq, g/f n/s, n/p. 2bdrm, gated community, private beach. $1500+util. 250542-1897 Beautiful 2bdrm daylight suite in newer home, Enderby, private entr & prkg, w/d, f/s, f/p, lawncare. N/S, n/p. Avail now. $875.incl utils. (250)550-4096 Bright, 2 bdr. A/G daylight suite, Private entrance, shared laundry facilities. N BX $700. for one person, $800. for 2. Inc. utilities(not cable) Available Feb. 1. 503-8338 Bright 2bdrm, walk-in closet ns, no dogs, shared w/d, $850. utilincl March 1. 250-938-4255 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 East Hill, 2bdrm nearly new, incl util, cable, internet, w/d, own parking, n/s, n/p. Avail Feb 1. $900. 250-542-7806 Furnished 1bdrm+office, view priv ent, n/s, n/p, $850.util incl, Mature single. (250) 558-0374 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 Large 2bdrm, 1 bath, Hwy 6, Coldstream, all util incl., wifi, no cats. $800. Feb 1st. 250309-6299. NEWER 1bdrm daylight suite quiet loc, Armstrong, f/s, ns/np suits 1, $675. incl utils,TV,int. Refs Req. 250-546-9097
3bdrm, 2 bath, upper level of house, n/s, n/p, $1050.+ hydro Avail now. (250)558-2988
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Fantastic lake view. N/S, N/Pets, storage & good parking. 19+ $895.00 + utilities. Phone 250-550-0234
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. 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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250-309-1742 • 3 bdrm townhouse, Harwood. Renovations, newer laminate, 1½ bath, F, S,DW, W&D, deck, large livingroom. Pet friendly. $950. • 3 bdrm nice home in East Hill. Spacious, 2 livingrooms, fenced yard, garage, 2 decks, unfinished basement for storage. Available March 1st. $1400. • Newer home in Armstrong. High end finishing, 3 bdrm 2 bath, gar, 5 appliances, jacuzzi, NP, NS. Avail Apr 1, yr lease min. $1300 + hydro.
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 above-ground huge bsmt suite in Stepping Stones. Mtn views, tons of storage, F&S, W&D, partially finished areas. $795 incl. utilities. 1 yr lease expected.
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250-549-7258 2.5bdrm Older house, small acreage close to town, no cats Feb1, $900. (250)275-3137 3bdrm, 2 bath house in quiet area, lrg master w/en-suite, w/d, lots of storage $1000.+ elec Avail Feb 1 250-308-4001 3BDRM, N/S,quaint, spacious, bright, private, large yard, $1000./mo 250-558-6837. 3storey Queen Ann estate house on acreage & fruit orchard. 4bdrm + den in heritage home. 1bath with tub/ shower. Appl, f/s, dw, mw, shared w/d, gas/heat & wood fp in living room, wood stove. Formal dining room & separate sunroom. Carport, 1 vehicle. Pets neg, ns. $1300 + shared util. (250)558-3664
Office/Retail 2500SQFT can be subdivided. Close to the Bay, Village Green Centre. Little or no lease hold improvements needed for offices. Call Lyn (250)306-1741
Seasonal Acommodation LACASA Lake Cottage Resort, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, fully furnished, Move in ready, avail Immed Rent: $1150+util. For Sale: $370,000. 1-250-491-0823
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 1 ROOM $450.- Fridge, cable & utilities included, shared kitchen & bath, bus route, inhouse laundry. 250-558-3579. Lg furnished room, new home. Private bath, share kitchen & w/d, $500. (250)550-6702 Private room in shared accommodation, overlooking swan lake large bright room, everything included except your food. great room mates.$500p/m 250-309-0483 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.
1 bdrm, $625 includes util., n/p, n/s, private entry, cable. Avail now. 250-503-1350. 1bdrm, daylight suite, off street parking, own laundry,n/p,n/s. $750 incl util. Avail Feb 1st. (778)212-6398 1bdrm ground lvl East Hill ste. N/S, N/P. Prkg. Ref req. $800/mo utils incl. Avail now. 250-542-5483 1bdrm, sep/entr, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS WD util/incl $700. 545-6090 2bdrm 1bath, laundry. COMPLETELY renovated! 250-503-1554, 250-307-6210 2bdrm, Avail Now, In-suite laundry, NS, NP, $750/mo incl cable & util. 250-549-5070.
1bdrm, in heritage home East Hill, gas f/p, shared w/d,n/s n/p $800. Feb 1. (250)545-4154 1-bdrm suite, $650. incl. util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, n/s (250)549-0644 2 bdrm $800. util incl., Avail now. 1604 43rd Street. 250707-0604 or 250-801-1060 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 2bdrm + den, beautiful view, $850 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail immed. 250-549-5054. 2bdrm, side of house, level entry, view, util/incl. N/P, Avail Now.$850. 250-260-8454.
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Townhouses Avail immed! Special 2bdrm 2bath townhome with garage, lrg storage/office, master bdrm w/en-suite & walk-in closet, f/s, w/d, d/w a/c. New flooring & paint. n/s $1050. Call Ron 250-308-9108, 250-542-9106
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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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Park your RV beautiful Lacasa on the lake. All hook-ups included $500. 250-491-0823.
1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 1AA ARMOUR TOWING. Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, (250)-801-4199
Snowmobiles 2009 800XP Skidoo, 683 miles c/w cover, gas can, outback pack. $8500. 778-475-4745 8ft Aluminum Sled/ATV Deck, telescoping sides, running/ loading lights, 2-pc 10’ ramp, 2 front, 2 rear superclamps. $2000. 778-475-4745
Sport Utility Vehicle 2001 Toyota 4-Runner, 165K, good cond, 8 tires, heavy hitch, $8500. 250-546-3896.
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BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 Erocitc Swedish Massage by beautiful woman. 778-3631074. MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Come Play! 878-1514 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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Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
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4 bd E Hill, DW, WD, AC, deck, full bsmt, 2.5 bath, N/S, N/P, $1350 + UT, 503-7418
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4bdrm, 1 bath in BX, new f/s Avail immediately $1000. util not incl, 250-558-8791
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4bdrm+loft East Hill, f/s, dw, w/d, lrg yard, n/s. Avail immed. $1500 + utils. (250)308-4940
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ARMSTRONG – country living Two places to choose from - 2 Bdrm Basement Suite -$895 See on Kijiji #448263184 2 Bdrm House – $1,195 horse pasture available See on Kijiji #448261410 BRIGHT main floor 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, private laundry, private entrance, covered back deck, A/C. Close to downtown. $800/mo, $400 DD. Utilities shared 50/50. Call Ashley to inquire 403-614-6416.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENG-13-06 — General Contractor Pre-Qualification for 30th Avenue Revitalization Construction Project The City of Vernon is seeking submissions for prequalifications of General Contractors for the 30th Avenue Revitalization Capital Project. Submissions shall be marked “RFQ#ENG-13-06 City of Vernon 30th Avenue Revitalization” will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent – Operations Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T 8Y7, up to 2:00 p.m., local time, February 4, 2013. A non-mandatory meeting will be held to review the information with interested proponents on January 22 (Tue), 2013, at 1:30 pm local time at the corner of 30th Avenue and 35th Street (at site). Further information and submission requirements may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, or the office of the Purchasing Agent at the Operations Yard Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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