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Dix looks to Okanagan for election win RICHARD ROLKE
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Adrian Dix insists hard work in the Okanagan will pay off on election day. The NDP leader says his party has made the valley a priority while in opposition and he believes that will translate into voter support May 14. “I believe there will be NDP MLAs elected from Salmon Arm to the border and this riding (Vernon-Monashee) is a key one,” he said while in Vernon for a party fundraiser Wednesday at the Village Green Hotel. Dix suggests the current legislative representatives for the Okanagan have not addressed outstanding local concerns. “The Liberal MLAs for the area are good people but what’s happened is, over time, the Liberals have been comfortable. The area has
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Photographer José Larochelle is a finalist in the BCYCnA sports photo category for his picture of a freestyle skier doing a flip during a competition at Silver Star Mountain Resort in March 2012.
The Morning Star is among the top three community newspapers in the province. The paper is a B.C. Lottery Corporation Newspaper Excellence finalist in its circulation category (more than 30,000) for the 2012 B.C. Yukon Community Newspapers Association’s Ma Murray Awards. General excellence takes into account all aspects of the newspaper, from writing and photography to ad design, classified ads, headlines and layout. “This is just a true testament to how hard everybody works at our paper, a total team effort,” said Morning Star publisher Ian Jensen. The Morning Star will be up against the Surrey Now and Surrey Leader for the top honour, which will be handed out April 20 at the River Rock Casino in Richmond.
One Morning Star employee is a finalist for an individual award. Photographer José Larochelle is also a finalist in the sports photo (circulation more than 25,000) category for his picture of a freestyle skier doing a flip during a competition at Silver Star Mountain Resort. “Photography is a big element of our newspaper and we are fortunate to have a number of great shooters,” said Jensen. “Congratulations to José on his nomination.” Larochelle is a finalist along with Rachel Stern of the Nanaimo News Bulletin and Murray Mitchell of the Kamloops Daily News, whose brothers are Morning Star managing editor Glenn Mitchell, and sports editor Kevin Mitchell. The 2012 Ma Murray Awards received nearly 2,000 entries from 85 per cent of the membership of the B.C. Yukon Community Newspapers Association.
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Sonja Gaudet chooses not to remember the name of her horse that reared up and fell over backwards, leaving her a paraplegic 16 years ago. Instead, the 46-year-old mother of two has moved on and since won two Paralympic Winter Games gold medals and is now headed to the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame. She and Cathy King of Edmonton will receive their awards during the Canadian Curling Association’s (CCA) annual meetings in June. “It totally comes as a surprise to me, for sure,” said Gaudet, who was told about the honour before helping Team Canada win the world wheelchair title last weekend in Sochi, Russia. “I mean, I’ve been treated like royalty by the CCA from day one and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being an athlete on the national wheelchair curling team. I am thrilled.” Gaudet was lead when Canada struck gold in 2006 at Torino, Italy, with skip Chris Daw and 2010 at Vancouver with skip Jim Armstrong. An Argyle Secondary grad born in North Vancouver, Gaudet has lived in Vernon since 1988. She blocks out what some may call a handicap during competition. “I take the overwhelming factor and park it,” she told The Morning Star. “It’s like doing any job. You do it the best that you can.” An ambassador with the Rick Hansen Foundation, Gaudet was looking for a sport after her accident when she discovered curling. Her motto is ‘Always Believe in Yourself.’
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Vernon’s Sonja gaudet is being inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in June. She and her fun-loving husband, Dan, have a daughter, Alysha, 22, and a son, Colten, 18. Gaudet just won her third world wheelchair championship (along with Armstrong’s Ina Forrest) at the Ice Cube Curling Centre in Sochi. She also won gold in 2009 in Vancouver and 2011 in the Czech Republic, all with Armstrong as the skip. Gaudet becomes the first athlete inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame based on her wheelchair curling achievements (Armstrong also is a member, but was inducted prior to taking up wheelchair curling). “Our sport has just moved forward in leaps and bounds,” said Gaudet. “The gap between the grassroots and our level
is nowhere near what it was a few years ago. The skill level of our sport and the awareness of our sport has just grown tremendously. And this honour is definitely an indication of that.” In the final last Saturday, Canada iced Sweden’s Jalle Jungnell 4-3 after losing twice to Sweden earlier in the week. “All four of us decided to show up and play together as a team,” chuckled Gaudet. “The experience Jim, Ina and I have had together helped us hang in there at the end.” Gaudet said four of the five major Sochi Winter Games venues are complete, including the ice hockey and speed skating centres. “They are working around the clock. There is crazy construction going on. It’s going to be a huge wow factor when it’s done.”
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Enderby still on the hunt for physicians Authority has stated there will be at least one A spike in doctors in new physician this sumB.C. doesn’t mean much mer. for Enderby residents. Cyr says he has not T h e heard any furMinistry of ther details Health says and there is a record 268 growing anxiphysicians ety among were recruitresidents ed in 2012, a about health 24 per cent care. increase over “My fear is 2011. the situation Howie Cyr “My first will get worse thought is before it gets we should see how better,” he said. that manifests itself in Of the 268 doctors our community,” said recruited in B.C. last Howie Cyr, Enderby’s year, 102 went to undermayor. served or rural commu“It’s wonderful to nities, and 133 family hear that but the proof doctors were matched, is in the pudding.” with 69 going to rural/ Enderby and the sur- remote communities. rounding rural area — There were 135 new about 7,200 people — specialists. currently has just one According to the permanent physician ministry, there were 75 after other doctors left new physicians for all of for a variety of reasons. IHA in 2012. The Interior Health “Recruiting addiRICHARD ROLKE
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Court penalizes local politician RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A veteran politician has been fined for not paying personal income taxes. Patrick Nicol will pay out $2,000 for failing to file his income tax with the Canada Revenue Agency by the designated time in 2007 and 2008. “I had a lot going on with life at that time and this is one thing that was missed,” said Nicol, a Vernon councillor and chairperson of the Regional District of North Okanagan, referring to health concerns and workload. “All tax owing was paid in 2010 long before the case went Patrick Nicol to trial.” Nicol is currently reviewing the court ruling and he has the ability to appeal within 30 days. He would not speculate on that possibility. “I will make that decision with lawyers,” he said. Nicol wants to be clear that his income tax case is not related to his elected duties, and he has had colleagues and residents rally behind him. “The support I have received from the community has been most uplifting,” he said.
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10 RACKS $ Coldstream contributes to furnishings 20 RACKS $ eral Coldstream poli- the area residents use number,” notes Mayor 30 RACKS ticians suggest Area B and have access to the Jim Garlick. Coldstream is mak- and C should contribute library. Public comments on % ing a neighbourly gesfunds to assist with the “The City of Vernon the budget can still be HURRY IN! 50OFF ture to help Vernon costs. asked for more but they emailed to treasurer@ $
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Zoning change proceeds for facility Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff
Future care for Coldstream’s seniors is in the works. Official community plan and zoning amendments are moving ahead to allow for further development at Coldstream Meadows. The seniors’ residential care facility is currently home to 106 units, but the changes will enable the site to build to a maximum of 270 units on the approximately 20-hectare site. “What has driven this whole plan is really all about community need,” said Jack Borden, owner of Coldstream Meadows. “Looking forward in 20 years from now 30 per cent of Coldstream’s population is going to be 65 or older, and the 75 plus population is going to triple. “Many will need accommodation, ser-
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vices and care, that are going to be available at Coldstream Meadows.” The project won’t develop to its full potential right away. The plan is to construct 48 units of affordable seniors housing and to be prepared to respond to any request from the Interior Health Authority for residential care and assisted living. The project received substantial community support, with 105 letters backing the expansion. “I’m impressed by the number of positive comments considering what it was like when you first proposed it,” said Coun. Gyula Kiss, recalling opposition to
the project years ago. A number of residents also turned out to voice their support at a public open house Monday. “I’m quite frankly concerned that in a number of years there’s going to be a great shortage of facilities,” said Warren Burgess. “This particular one will allow people to stay in their community and have family around them and I think that’s a really strong point.” The facility is also being praised for the economic opportunities it will create. “They hire professional employees and they pay a good living
wage and we certainly need good-paying jobs,” said Pat White. Lavington resident Michael Kemper’s mom recently moved to Coldstream Meadows and he says she loves it there. “It has everything to offer for retirees and I’ll probably end up in there myself.” But a couple Coldstream Meadows neighbours have some concerns with the project. Neighbour William Hamstra would like to see an access road put in place off Howe Drive, not only for construction vehicles, but as a permanent road. He also has concerns about the owner possibly selling the complex of care down the road, but Borden assures that is not in the plans. “We don’t want to back away from this until it’s done,” said Borden.
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ell, it wasn’t exactly the Coldest Night of the Year, but peoples’ hearts would have melted the most bitter winter chill Saturday night. I’m guessing it was about 5 C as I joined an enthusiastic, yellow-toque-wearing throng of about 300 supporters on a charity walk for Vernon’s Upper Room Mission. If you were driving along either 27th or 32nd Street that night, you couldn’t help but notice us lining the sidewalks (apologies if you had to wait at a crosswalk for an agonizing amount of time while herds of walkers passed you by). Statistically speaking, February is the coldest month, hence the Graeme Corbett name Coldest Night. But even in Toronto (and Kitchener/Waterloo), where the charity started in 2011, it was a balmy -1 C on Saturday. Obviously, the main goal of any fundraiser is to do just that – raise money for individuals or organizations in need. In the Upper Room Mission’s case, it is the building itself on 27th Avenue that needs support in the form of a new sprinkler system. The cost of the system is estimated to be as high as $100,000, and the work is supposed to be done by May as part of a requirement by the city. Event organizers had set an original goal of raising $25,000 towards the sprinkler upgrade, but the good people of Vernon have come through in style, amassing $31,000 for the charity. Not bad for an inaugural event. Fundraising aside, the timing for Coldest Night is clever for two reasons. First, it helps extend donations and volunteer efforts for homeless charities beyond the typical holiday season. Second, if you’re outdoors for any amount of time in February (our current string of mild winter weather is more of an anomaly), chanc-
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es are it’s going to be pretty chilly. Spending a little time after dark, out in the cold, helps create awareness of what life for the homeless is like. If only for a few brief hours. However, I can’t pretend that walking five kilometres on a winter night makes me an authority on what it is like to be homeless. That would be like playing a war game on my Playstation and then saying I understand the trauma soldiers endure in the heat of battle. The difference is, once the walk is over, we all get to go back to our cozy homes and relax. I think if people were to spend just one night outside, it would be more than enough to make them realize being homeless is no picnic. That isn’t a challenge. To be honest, even the idea of contemplating something like that is a little terrifying to me. For starters, where would you sleep? In a park? At a building site? Even if I had my tent and fancy down-filled sleeping bag from Mountain Equipment Co-op, I wouldn’t last the night because I would feel so vulnerable out there on my own. I would be counting the minutes until sunrise so I could get the heck out of there and back to my so-called normal life. So instead, I gladly accepted my bowl of chili (graciously provided by the Lions Club) and a few goodies at the end of the Coldest Night walk and called it (Upper Room) Mission accomplished. I’m embarrassed to say this, but until Saturday, I had never set foot inside the Mission. You always hear about it and what it does for the community, so I’m glad I finally got to check it out firsthand. People end up on the streets for a wide range of social and economic reasons – poverty, substance abuse, mental health issues and lack of social support are some of the main ones. Without organizations like the Upper Room Mission, they would have no place to go, and no one to help get them back on their feet. Donations for Coldest Night of the Year can be made until March 15 at coldestnightoftheyear.org or by calling 250-549-1231.
What Kevin Krueger says matters little. This is not a shot at the veteran B.C. Liberal MLA — it’s a simple fact. The bombastic KamloopsSouth Thompson representative is winding down his political career and is not seeking reelection on May 14. Krueger continues to make headlines in the sunset of his political career, usually by making outlandish comments. After the B.C. Conservatives questioned Jobs Minister Pat Bell’s conduct in a proposed wood-design centre in his Prince George riding, Krueger e-mailed a nasty message to the Conservatives: “Mr. Cummins, and everybody involved in this news release, are unmitigated morons to have published such crap as this. Pat Bell is beloved in Prince George, for good reason. There is not one of you scum worthy to tie his shoes — nor tall enough.” Again, Krueger is a non-entity in politics ever since he decided to not run. Nevertheless, the media loves juicy quotes and Krueger is a master chef at producing them. Usually, Krueger’s rants are good for shock value, serving as empty calories amid a menu of substance. However, the timing of his latest explosion is stunning in its irony. Wednesday was Pink Shirt Day, a day to denounce bullying of any kind. Only the most naive would not consider his insults (“morons” and “scum”) to be of a bullying nature. Yet, there was Krueger in Victoria, speaking to reporters and defending his email vitriol, refusing to apologize and denying it could be construed as bullying — all while wearing the official anti-bullying Pink Shirt. The irony is so obvious only Krueger could fail to see it. — Kamloops This Week
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put it to a votE I have considerable sympathy for the suggestion put forth by Brandon Lee for a vote by the citizens of Greater Vernon concerning the issue of amalgamation. The probable savings that would be achieved through the synergies of amalgamation alone would make it worthwhile. It seems ludicrous that an area with a population of less than 60,000 should be chopped up into so many jurisdictions, and, as well, be served by a regional district to boot. As mentioned by Brandon Lee, it would seem that many politicians want their own apple box to stand on. Certainly the parochialism displayed by Coldstream politicians must be called into question. Why is there a need to develop a town centre while we have the City of Vernon on our doorstep? Why was it necessary to build a new municipal hall, which was voted against in a referendum? Surely, a better idea would have
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s a Coldstream taxpayer of 38 years, I would like to give Brandon Lee a suggestion: “Let it rest.” Why is it that you feel you can speak for the residents of Coldstream, in that you presume we want amalgamation? The tone of your letter does not reflect that we may have an opinion or a preference on this long, drawn out, tired battle. I can tell you quite emphatically that we do have a preference and a choice. As you have chosen to live in Vernon, so to, have we chosen to live in Coldstream. Your comments regarding “possible tax dollars saved” are based on saving Vernon residents some taxation, certainly not on saving Coldstream residents any taxation. I wonder how long you have lived in Vernon? Most people, who reside in an area for any length of time, come to have a sense of community and a belonging to something greater than just the square footage of their home. I hope you enjoy that in your neighbourhood in Vernon. As a small community, Coldstream provides and sustains that. We don’t have
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the gas station on every corner and the light industry edging into so many neighbourhoods as a city does. We actually like our lifestyle in Coldstream, and don’t want the feeling of living in a city. Granted, Coldstream has, unfortunately, increased the density of neighbourhoods’ in recent years, but even those retain a rural feel. As a Lavington resident, (and by the way, are you aware Lavington is part of Coldstream? A “bedroom community”
been to amalgamate with Vernon and use the money spent to help build a Greater City of Vernon hall. As a resident of Coldstream for 20 years, I have witnessed needless disagreements between Coldstream and the City of Vernon, such as those regarding sewer, water, and even where to put a sports complex. Am I better served by Coldstream politicians arguing on my behalf for a purely Coldstream solution? Surely an impartial voice representing us all would be best. Although I live in Coldstream, I feel very much a Vernonite. The fact is, although retired, I drive in to the City of Vernon most days of the week to shop, for activities, for appointments, and for recreation. I am interested in how the city develops and accommodates my needs, and yet, I have virtually no say in these things. All told, I am certain that the residents of Greater Vernon want
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you might say) I do not want to become a Vernon taxpayer. History tells the story; Okanagan Landing amalgamation for one example, including the hostile takeover of their fire hall. I suggest you read about 30 years of back issues of the local newspaper if you are interested in more of them. Coldstream’s debt is considerably smaller than the City of Vernon’s, so I don’t believe the majority of Coldstream residents would appreciate taking on that
the same things, i.e. good roads, services, and an efficient government. For this reason I agree with the suggestion to have a vote on amalgamation, to see how all taxpayers feel. Ed proteau big succEss Our first ever Soup and Stories event at the science centre was better than we ever dreamed of. Amy counted more than 200 children in total at the story times, accompanied by almost as many adults. For those of you who weren't there, we had so many families at the first story time that we had to close the doors and ask late-comers to wait. The delicious alphabet soup was a huge hit and very little was leftover. Queen and Princess Silver Star and the Vernon Vipers, and their mascot Sniper, all added to the fun and spirit of the day.
tax bill. Nor would Vernon taxpayers want to take on the more than probable future issue of sewer lines all the way out to Lavington. Coldstream residents don’t want to pay for infrastructure in Okanagan Landing or the BX. Vernon residents don’t want to pay for infrastructure issues out here in Lavington. Coldstream house taxes are cheaper than Vernon’s. Our agricultural lands are one of our greatest assets and if the powers that be continue to recognize that, we can go into the future with some sense of selfsustainability. We may need to grow our own food one day and eating up the remaining lands able to do so is very short sighted. If Vernon were to become the omnipotent controller of Coldstream land, those lands would disappear, agricultural land reserve or not. Pressure from a tenacious party seems to sometimes weaken that particular entity. Let’s save all taxpayers some money: forget the vote. E. Reade
Many thanks again to our wonderful, engaging storytellers - Doris, Judy, Gabe and Kevin; Sandi Dixon and her staff at the science centre; Pat and his staff at Bannister Honda; Colin and the Silver Star Rotary soup makers/servers; Galina and her VantageOne marketing staff: The Morning Star, Sun FM and Sutton Realty. Recently, we sorted hundreds of children's books and have them boxed and ready to be delivered to 15 agencies in the region. Three Vernon elementary schools with higher numbers of disadvantaged kids each received a Honda heaped with books, generously donated by students from three other schools. Plans for next year are already percolating. Thank you again for helping us celebrate families and literacy. Debbie schiller, Executive Director the Junction Literacy and Youth centres
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tie his shoes – nor tall enough. You have just blown whatever support you might have hoped to muster in Prince George, and many other places. What idiots you are.” Scott Anderson, Vernon-Monashee B.C. Conservative candidate, is not impressed with the comments made by Krueger. “Either Mr. Krueger has completely lost touch with propriety or the Liberals are getting desperate,” said Anderson. “This kind of language is better suited to a playground bully than a member of the
Legislature of British Columbia.” Foster says Anderson is entitled to his position. “It’s not the Liberals getting desperate,” said Foster. “The Conservatives should be careful given some of the things they have said about people running for us.” As for the allegations involving Bell, Foster says he is not aware of the details. “It’s one of these hesaid, she-saids. I don’t know what the conversation was between the minister and the individual making the complaint,” said Foster.
Vernon considers anti-idling law RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Letting your vehicle continuously run and spew chemicals into the atmosphere could become an offense in Vernon. Council has approved a draft antiidling bylaw and it would apply to vehicles
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cles running when sitting in front of a home, store or school. If the bylaw comes into force in 2014, the penalty for idling could range from $250 to $10,000. “Reductions in vehicle emissions benefit the community through air quality improvements,” said Clint Kanester, bylaw enforcement manager, in a report. “Given the frequent problems that occur in the valley bottom due to temperature inversions, lack of air movement, etc., a reduction in levels of emissions through bylaw initiatives would be an asset.” However, Kanester admits a bylaw will not be popular with those who idle vehicles to warm them up or where a passenger has been left inside the running vehicle. A component of the bylaw will include signage to encourage compliance. “We need a public awareness campaign on this,” said Lord.
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Diversity workshop builds community respect richard rolke Morning Star Staff
Intolerance continues to generate pain in the community. The Social Planning Council will host a Respect Network diversity workshop March 11. “We are working to promote respect for all and address discrimination issues,” said Annette Sharkey, with the Social Planning Council. “We know there is racism and discrimination in the community.” The workshop — which is free and includes a lunch — is primarily directed towards non-profit societies, government
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agencies and businesses. “A participant could be someone working on the frontline or is a human resources officer,” said Sharkey. The facilitator will be Bill Cohen, an educator and artist, who will draw from traditional Okanagan concepts to explore how community directed leadership requires indi-
viduals to accept responsibility according to strengths or qualities seen by the community. The Respect Network is funded by the provincial government and it includes community groups in the ThompsonOkanagan trying to ensure all residents are welcomed, valued and respected. The Vernon workshop will be held at the Schubert Centre March 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizations wishing to register for the workshop can e-mail coyotefoxconsulting@gmail.com. For more information on the Respect Network, go to www.respectnetwork.ca Sharkey admits that racism is an uncomfortable issue but she hopes the workshop will be well attended. “It’s all about opening our eyes to other cultures. The workshop is very positive so people can learn,” she said.
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A longtime Lake Country resident will carry the NDP banner in the May 14 provincial election. Mike Nuyens was selected Tuesday as the party’s candidate for Kelowna-Lake Country. “I’m excited to bring positive change to the people of B.C., especially in my community,” said Nuyens. Nuyens, who has lived his entire life in Lake Country, has been a volunteer firefighter. He works as a machine Mike Nuyens operator for a road maintenance company and has owned and operated two businesses in the Okanagan. “I am really looking forward to working with Mike,” said Adrian Dix, NDP leader. “Not only will he make a great candidate, but a committed MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country.”
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are constantly looking for any opportunity and will often target specific communities or neighbourhoods. For instance, in 2008, vehicle theft incidents in Vernon suddenly spiked by 43 per cent after four consecutive years of decreases. “Operation Lock Up gives drivers in Vernon the tools they need to fight back against auto theft and crime, and prevent car thieves from targeting their vehicles,” said Shirley Bond, justice minister. “Operation Lock Up and B.C.’s other antiauto theft programs have been extremely successful over the last decade, with a 73 per cent reduction in auto theft across the province. I encourage anyone who qualifies to take advantage of this program.” The following are the most common vehicles
targeted by thieves in the southern Interior: n Ford F-Series (2003-2006); n Chrysler (Dodge/ Plymouth) Ram (1996, 2001); n Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra (1996, 1998); n Honda Civic (1998, 2000); n Dodge Jeep Dakota Cherokee/ Grand Cherokee (1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2002); n Ford Explorer (1997, 2001); n Chrysler (Dodge/ Plymouth) Caravan/ Voyager (1992, 1994, 1998); n Ford Ranger (1989, 2002); nVolkswagen Jetta (1986, 2008). Community police volunteers began Thursday providing free steering wheel locks, while supplies last, to local residents who own these targeted vehicles and other pre-2001
model vehicles simply because they’re the easiest to take if not equipped with an antitheft device. “Protecting your vehicle with a steering wheel lock is the most cost effective way of reducing your risk of being the victim of auto crime,” said McNamara. In addition to using an anti-theft device, you can protect yourself from auto crime by parking in secure, welllit areas, always locking your doors, removing all valuables and keeping your keys in a safe place. The Vernon Community Policing Safe Communities Unit has a booth set up at the Village Green Centre today from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. for more information about volunteering to prevent crime in the region and other community safety programs.
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Nearly 250 martial artists fought in the inaugural Winter Classic Jiu Jitsu Tournament Saturday at Priest Valley Gym. The event, sanctioned by the Canadian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation, featured clubs from the Interior and abroad – Intrepid MMA (Salmon Arm), Unity Martial Arts (Vernon), Toshido MMA (Kelowna), RDC Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Kelowna) Gracie Barra (Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Calgary, Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton), Kelowna Judo Club, Mata Laeo (Kamloops) and Kootenay Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Local Gracie Barra athletes reaching the podium in the gi (martial arts uniform) competition include: Pee Wee Boys White belt, light/middleweight – Jonah Lazar, silver. Yellow, heavyweight – Neo Huppee, gold; Mason Palmer, silver; Cadence Edwards, bronze. Yellow, light/middleweight – Elan Breget, gold. Pee Wee Girls White, light/middleweight – Kaia Kristian, gold; Lillian Marchand, silver. White, middle/heavyweight – Tehya Laviolette, gold. Junior Boys White, lightweight – Elijah Lazar, gold. White, heavyweight – Jared Jameson, bronze. Junior Girls White/yellow, medium heavy/ heavyweight – Kaylene GudeitOakden, gold. Teen Boys Orange, medium heavy/heavy – Zachary Noseworthy, bronze. Adult Men White, middleweight – Colton Douglas, gold. Blue, rooster/lightweight – Faraz Taj, bronze. Blue, feather/lightweight – Garrett Herzig, bronze.
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Garrett Herzig (bottom), 33, a member of Vernon's Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club, ties up Nelson's Daniel Nillo, 32, in the inaugural Vernon Winter Classic Jiu Jitsu Tournament Saturday at Priest Valley gym. Nillo won the match via guillotine choke to claim gold in the feather/lightweight blue belt division. Blue, middleweight – Chris Laas, silver Brown/black belt – Ryan Smid, silver. Men’s Masters White, light feather/featherweight – John Kristian, gold; Adam Johnson, silver. White, light/middleweight – Brent Vaughn, bronze. Unity Martial Arts members claiming medals in the no-gi competition include: Junior
White, feather/lightweight – Mya Robinson, silver; Kobe Marchand, bronze White, middle/medium heavyweight – Rylie Marchand, gold. White, heavyweight – Taylor Robinson, gold. Teen Grey/yellow, light/middleweight – Koalden Gudeit-Oakden (Gracie Barra member), gold. Juvenile White/blue, heavy/super heavyweight – Trevor Finney, bronze.
Adult White, lightweight – Alex Loosemore, gold; Skyler Mobey, bronze. White, middleweight – Kyle Ayotte (independent), gold. Female white – Jesse Dalton, bronze. n A trio of Vernon Boxing Club members posted two wins and a draw at a recent card at Griffins Boxing club in North Vancouver. In his amateur boxing debut, Steve (Too Fast) Schols, 11, earned a three-round decision in his 80-pound battle with Zade Jalifi of Quesnel. Schols knocked his opponent down in Round 2 for an eightcount en route to the win. Jake (Banger) Stuchberry, 21, earned a first-round stoppage of Quesnel’s Joey McKerricher in their middleweight bout. A power puncher, Stuchberry knocked McKerricher down at the 40-second mark, and finished him off 20 seconds later. Joe (Smash) Sigalet, 20, also making his amateur debut, earned a draw in his heavyweight tilt with Dennis Musto, despite giving up 20 pounds and a lot of ring experience (it was Musto’s sixth fight).The 190-pound Sigalet slugged it out for three hard rounds to claim Fight of the Night honours. n In preparation for the Bronze Gloves boxing tournament next weekend in Vernon, Boxing B.C. is hosting a coaching workshop Sunday in the Dogwood Gym at the Recreation Complex. The workshop starts at 9 a.m. and will be led by Bob Pegues of Prince George’s Inner City Boxing Club. The Bronze Gloves tourney goes next Friday and Saturday at the Recreation Complex and will feature some of B.C.’s top rising talent, as well as Canadian and Commonwealth champions. Bouts will get under way at 6:30 each night. Admission is $10.
Storm shut out Knights to avoid sweep
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Aaron Markin supplied the offence and Wade Moyls took care of the rest for the Kamloops Storm Tuesday night at McArthur Island Sports Centre. The towering tender recorded 44 saves to help his team avoid a firstround sweep from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs with a 1-0 win over the North Okanagan Knights in Game 4. “Kamloops did a very good job of keeping us to the outside and Moyls did a fantastic job of not giving up too many rebounds,” said Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette. “They scored early. Perfect shot, bar-down
with a good screen in front. We were kind of sitting on our heels as we have been in the first period for the entire series.” The Knights entertained the Storm for Game 5 Thursday at Nor-Val Sports Centre. If necessary, Games 6 would go tonight in Kamloops, with Game 7 slated for Saturday night (7:30) in Armstrong. To have success against a big keeper like Moyls, the Knights need more than just a perimeter presence, said Mallette. “Our game and success comes from guys getting to the net. We peppered him, but for the most part, we were on the outside looking in.” In the other Doug Birks Division matchup,
the Sicamous Eagles recovered from an opening game loss to the Revelstoke Grizzlies to take a 3-1 series lead. The Eagles won Games 3 and 4 by scores of 6-3 and 6-2 respectively. Revelstoke netminders Aaron Brandoli and Conrad McMillan, both from Vernon, split the losses. The No. 1 Okanagan Conference-seeded Kelowna Chiefs came back from a 2-0 series deficit to even their best-of-seven set with the Summerland Steam 2-2. Dallas Calvin, a BCHL Vernon Viper prospect, scored the OT winner and added two assists as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks shaded the Nelson Leafs 4-3 in Game 4 of their Neil Murdoch Divisional showdown Tuesday night. The teams are tied 2-2.
Warriors slip by Snakes Morning Star Staff
To say the bounces weren’t going the Vernon Vipers’ way was an understatement Tuesday night at Royal LePage Place. The host West Kelowna Warriors used a fluke bounce to open the scoring and hung on for a 2-1 B.C. Hockey League win over the Snakes in front of 966 fans. On a West Kelowna dump-in early in the first period, forward Shawn Hochhausen (8th goal) flipped a puck into the attacking zone and as it bounced towards Austin Smith, it redirected at the last second to fool the Vernon netminder. It was their second shot of the game. “ Ve r y Jason Bird t i g h t g a m e ,” said Vipers’ head coach Jason Williamson. “One unbelievably bad bounce and we lose the game. “It was evenly played after that. Another one-goal game.” The Vipers, last in the Interior Division at 17-25-1-9, are in Prince George tonight for a date with the 24-20-1-7 Spruce Kings at the Coliseum. Tuesday’s loss leaves them all but eliminated from the playoffs. Rylan Ferster’s Warriors have been playing solid hockey in 2013, registering just two regulation losses in 18 games in the New Year. They are third in the Interior at 26-13-3-9. Devon Hascarl made it 2-0 with his third of the season midway through the opening frame. The Vernon native buried a cross-crease feed from Matt Anholt, the other assist going to Reid Simmons. Vernon d-man Jason Bird (3rd) cut the lead in half in the second period. Ryan Renz started the play with a breakout pass to Liam Board, who worked the puck to the net and Bird was there to bang home a rebound. West Kelowna backup Steven Myland recorded 34 saves for his third win. Smith had 30 stops for the Snakes. Vernon blueliner Geoff Crisfield earned an early shower for a blow to the head major on former teammate Marcus Basara in the third period. Basara, who turned 20 Wednesday, is seventh in BCHL scoring with 30-35-65 in 51 games.
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For the second time in her career, Vernon’s Diane Schuetze has been named to the Canada West women’s basketball all-star team. Schuetze, a fifth-year post with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack, finished her final Canada West regular season as the league’s top rebounder (11.3 per game) and defensive rebounder (7.5 per game), was second in offensive rebounds (3.7 per game), third in overall points (17.8 per game) and Diane Schuetze in blocked shots (1.5 per game) and sixth in field goal percentage (.532). Said TRU head coach Scott Reeves: “Diane has had an extremely good career in the CIS. She helped move TRU to a place where we are competitive with every team we play.”
King defends women’s crown
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A clutch double in five and a clean eighth end helped propel Dave Merklinger’s Canwest Propane to the Baron Insurance Super League title. The gas men snuffed Mark Longworth’s Sladen Moore 5-4 in a tightly played championship battle Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club. Merklinger’s crew collected $700, while the Longworth foursome netted the $400 prize as runners-up. Both teams were conservative at the start, swapping singles over the opening four ends. A spectacular triple-takeout set up Canwest for a double in five, the game’s only multi-point end. Canwest skip Darren Heath delivered a nice hitand-roll to set up a single steal in six. Longworth looked to set up a big end in seven, but settled for one after a Canwest double takeout removed some Sladen Moore counters. A pair of great tick shots by Canwest lead John Slattery in eight ensured Longworth wouldn’t pull any last-end heroics.
U15s set for action Morning Star Staff
The Thompson Okanagan FC U15 Boys open the B.C. Soccer Premier League Saturday, March 9 in Vancouver against Mountain United. Wayne Aasen’s crew grounded defending league champion Surrey United 1-0 in exhibition play. Kelowna’s Alex Matsubara set up the goal on a free kick, floating a cross into the box that was headed by West Kelowna’s Justis Jelasco. “We kept to our game-plan and were disciplined, especially when it got rough,” said Aasen. “Harminder Padda (Kamloops), Peter Warshawski and Noah VanDemark (Kelowna) used their size and strength to their advantage and were huge down the middle. “We have several new additions that have added some good technical qualities to the team. We are a much more balanced team than last year.”
Former Vernon Kokanee Swim Club member Savannah King is once again the Canadian Interuniversity Sport’s female Swimmer of the Year. King, a 2012 Olympian, swept the distance freestyle events with gold medals at both 400 and 800 metres to help the UBC Thunderbird women’s team retain its CIS title last weekend at the University of Calgary Aquatic Centre. It is her second straight individual MVP title. “It’s so exciting to get two in a row,” said King of her team’s back-to-back national titles. “We fell off the rails for a few years, but we’re back on top and I think it’s going Savannah King to continue. I’m excited to be part of it.” King’s UBC teammate Kelly Aspinall set championship records in the 50- and 100-metre backstroke events to earn CIS men’s MVP.
Vernon club tracks success
The Vernon Speed Skating club came through with a third-place team performance at the Coyote Cup Saturday in Kamloops. Vernon was edged for silver by the much larger Ridge Meadows club, with the overall title going to Kamloops. Trevor Rasmussen led the host team, putting on a virtual passing clinic throughout the competition. Vernon recorded seventeen personal best times, with every member improving at least one distance. The club’s tournament MVP went to Mattias Isobe, who shaved 15 seconds off his PB in 400metre, and added three other PBs. Daniel and Laura Hall each had three PBs, Lauryn Eddy, Shaughnessy Barker and Nate Benn each had two, and Luca Ariano chipped in by taking off an impressive 2.4 seconds in the 100m. Coach Mike Hall said the team is gaining momentum and should be in a position to make a serious run at the championship with another year of growth with the club. Anyone interested in taking up speed skating can contact Pauline Kereluk at pakereluk@shaw. ca, or visit the club’s website at vernonspeedskatingclub.ca.
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Asked what he likes about phenom Connor McDavid, former Erie Otters coach Robbie Ftorek has a short answer: “Everything. He’s a great kid off the ice. He’s an exceptional talent on the ice. People ask me: ‘How can a 15-year-old do this?’ Well, he’s 15 off the ice. On the ice, he’s closer to anywhere between 21 and 28 years old as far as hockey sense is concerned.”
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The first-place Vernon Nedco Dudes rattled off three playoff wins to earn a berth in the Okanagan North Midget Super Hockey League semifinals Sunday afternoon. Goalies Corey Lehoux and Jared Larsen were sharp and the defensive corps of Kyle Evans, Julian Darkanzali, Daniel Desjarlais and Brandon Magnus were stingy as the Dudes posted wins over the North Okanagan Knights (8-1), the Vernon KT’s Blues (5-1) and Vernon Seed Orchard Ducks (6-2). Rookie Marcus Finn pocketed 3+1 as the Dudes shelled the Knights, while Garrett Dansereau supplied 2+1 versus KT’s and Brenden Zupp and Finn each scored twice against the Ducks. The second-place Talon Benefits Hawks went 2-1 and will face the Knights in Saturday semis. The final goes Monday night, 7:30, at Wesbild Centre. Sean Conners bagged 2+1, while Landon Munk (1+2), Jeff Hiscoe and captain Justin Mitchell had singles as the Hawks trimmed the Blues 5-4 Saturday at Wesbild Centre. Nik Wasylyk (2), Martin Grenier and captain Kyle Clark replied for the fifth-place Blues. Bryce Dyck defeated Austin Goss in a battle of two dynamo net detectives. Chris Gallant supplied two gorgeous snipes as the Ducks edged the Hawks 4-3 Sunday at Wesbild, singles going to Steve Goebel and Aaron Kerryluke in front of Clay Coles and Trey Spanier. Luc Mitchell, Conners and Justin Mitchell countered for the Hawks in front of Dyck. Adam Fenske earned two helpers. Justin Mitchell supplied four goals, including an eye-popping backhander top shelf from in tight, as the Hawks ambushed the sixth-place Knights 10-2 Monday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Munk added 2+2, while d-man Braden Gilowski recorded 1+4 and other goals went to Luc Mitchell, Bryton Stead and Fenske. Conners collected four assists and Hiscoe had three. Kieran Bell and Darryl Fidler replied for North Okanagan.
Butcher Boys shock Sub City
The fifth-place Butcher Boys Titans upset the second-place Sub City Donair Devils 7-4 Sunday afternoon at PV to make the Sunday Pee Wee semis. The final goes Monday night, 7:30, in Lumby. Landen Harison parked a pure hat trick for the Titans. Miles Wohlford added a deuce and singles came from Sean Howard and Tyson Sampert. Brayden Beacom (2), Abbey Magnus and Chapperon Chillihitzi produced the Devil goals. Butcher Boys bounced the Stevenson Mechanical Blues 5-2 Saturday morning at Wesbild Centre. Harison earned 2+1, while Wohlford, Howard and Chris Aldrich added singles. Huge defensive play came from Howard, Mac Gilchrist, Troy Main and Dakota Becker. D-man Cody Webb staked the Blues to an early lead with two unassisted goals. First-year goalies Nick Maglio and Caenan Wisse were magic in both wins. The fourth-place Bannister GM Flames lost 7-5 to the Bruins Saturday in Winfield and then shut out the Blues 3-0 behind the rock-star goaltending of Reece Hawthorne Sunday at PV. Nick Mitchell, with the winner at 4:03 of the first period, Carly Southam and Jacob Brewer provided Flames’ goals Sunday with speedsters Alyssa Racine and Aaron Jodoin leading the Flames’ forecheck. Mitchell (2), Jodoin (1+2), Chase Batchelor and Brewer looked after the offence in Winfield. Carter Morris had two helpers. Sub City got three goals from Seb Wenger and 1+3 from Finn O’Keefe in a 7-4 win over the Knights Saturday. Jordan Foster, d-man Adam
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Will Higgins-Wilson (left) of the Stevenson Mechanical Blues goes shoulder to shoulder with Sean Howard of the Butcher Boys Titans in Pee Wee Super Hockey League playoffs Saturday at Wesbild Centre. Raber and Beacom provided singles. Jaden Foster had two helpers. The Blues snapped a five-game losing skid Monday with a 4-2 win over the Knights at Civic. Kael Black opened the Blues’ scoring midway through the second period on a beautiful individual shorthanded effort. Black’s marker snapped a two-game Blues’ goal drought. Braydie AllenWebber went to the net and buried a rebound of a Reid Lawrence shot for a 2-0 Vernon lead. Lawrence gave the mechanics a 3-0 lead in the final minute of the period with a laser from the slot. The Knights responded when Nico Muller’s shot hit d-man Angelina Mayer’s skate and deflected past Sam Knox, who was solid in relief of an equally stellar Dylan Blazek. Lawrence increased the lead to three again with solo goal at 15:26. Nicholas Walker fired the other Knights’ goal on a late scramble. In Pee Wee consolation side play, the Lumby Stars (Terry’s Automotive and Kineshanko Logging) smothered Sicamous Predators 10-1 and grounded the Winfield #2 Bruins 5-2. Tanner Franje Gilbert (3), Trayton Phillips (2), Josh Litven (2) and captain Quin Williamson (2) and Tage Kineshanko scored versus the Preds. Hard-working forwards Drew Mackenzie and Emily and Jordan Romailler played smart, aggressive hockey in front of Cameron Pryor. At home Monday night, Williamson started the Stars’ offence on a tape-to-tape pass from Kineshanko. The Stars added to their lead in the second on a pretty solo goal from Phillips. Kineshanko, Williamson and Litven supplied third-period snipes. D-men Jordan Romailler and Vanessa Yaremcio were stellar.
Bolts go big in Bantam playoff run
The third-place Scotiabank Lightning ran their undefeated Bantam Super League streak to 13 games with three playoff wins. The Bolts opened the post-season by stopping the second-place DCT Chambers Coyotes 7-4 Saturday in Armstrong. Down 2-0 after goals by Graham Moss and Parker Wadsworth, the sparks began to fly after Lightning forward Branden Lehoux fed Brett Lambert (4+1) for a snipe from the slot. The Lightning found themselves shorthanded in the second period and received excellent penalty killing by Taylor Cousins who consistently won battles for the puck along the boards. Jed Halvorson, Landon Currie and Cam MacKenzie registered singles for the Bolts, while Cole Martin and Dex Elders had the other Coyote goals.
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The Scotiabank crew outlasted the regular-season champion Interior Savings Flyers 7-6 Sunday at Civic. Lambert (3+4), Currie (2) Sam Frisby and Hayden Vardon directed the offence in front of Rowan Wood, whose best save was a glove-flasher off a face-off shot. Jaden Steinke (2+2), Keefer Kaempf (2+1), Adam Roemer and stalwart d-man Darnell Hauca handled the Flyers’ attack. The Bolts earned a bye to Sunday’s semifinals by icing the Salmon Arm Fix Auto Blades 4-2 Tuesday in Sicamous. The final is Monday, 7:45 p.m., Civic. Currie from Frisby, and Frisby from Lambert, counted early Lightning powerplay goals. It was 2-2 when Frisby skated coast to coast for a highlightreel snipe. Wood and Isaac Waldemaras were both busy and sharp as the Bolts killed off several penalties. Sam Eggert, MacKenzie and Currie sparked the penalty kill unit. Lambert one-timed a powerhouse shot, on a feed from Frisby, for insurance. Rhys Larsen and Colton Annis provided clutch goaltending as the surprising fifth-place Five Star Awards Bulldogs upended the second-place DCT Chambers Coyotes 3-1 Sunday. Jakob Marshall, with an assist to Riley Bos, gave the Coyotes the lead before Five Star got goals from Tyler Semeniuk skated coast to coast and finally got a shot past Holland, Seth Blundell, from Brennan Seltzer, fired the winner and Gourdine netted the insurance goal with 21 seconds left. The Dogs offense had help from Lucas Williams, Nick Demetrick, Connor Granger and Nicolas Poirier The Bulldogs erased a 4-1 deficit and tied the Salmon Arm Fix Auto Blades 4-4 Saturday at the Shaw Centre. Gourdine and Brennan Seltzer each pocketed 1+2, while Ryan Jakes and Seth Blundell, with the late equalizer, rounded out the Dawgs’ offence. The Flyers and Coyotes battled to a physical 3-3 tie Monday night at Civic with Kendra Ostafie net-
ting two goals and Jaden Steinke one for the Flyers. Good offensive pressure and passing was turned in by Brendan Horsfield, Jake Pelletier, Adam McIvor, Ryan Lazar and Kaempf (2A). Garrett Adams made a handful of great breakaway saves, while his goaltending mate Joseph Tronson stretched wide to record some big stops as well. On the B side, the Corbett Office Supply Spartans blanked Salmon Arm North Broadview Plumbing 3-0 and doubled Winfield 6-3. Billy Cawthorn was sharp in earning his first shutout of the year at the Shaw Centre. Reece Schroeder scored the winner six minutes into the second period, while Darius Stone and Chris Moore, on a dazzling spin-o-rama, completed the Spartans’ scoring. The Spartans fell behind Winfield early in a fiery affair, but began a comeback when Ailish Curran got her first of the year on a great deflection and then Schroeder converted off a great provincewide rush. Stone, on a rebound, and Moore (the highest scoring goaltender in the league), with two, finished the attack in front of Cawthorn.
Funk-Toews combo lifts ScoreHawks
The Vernon ScoreHawks edged the Kelowna Wildcats 5-4 in exhibition fun kids hockey Saturday at Priest Valley Arena. Kaden Funk had three goals, all assisted by Marek Toews, for the Hawks. Wyatt Reimer added one snipe, assisted by his brother Dryden. Naden Toews also scored one goal and played a really great offensive game. He was supported by his four brothers who also play on the team. Goalie Jay Azaz was solid between the pipes Kobe Funk had some great chances but was shut down, Carson Maguire played great on defence and Jonah Donnelly and Jackson Cooper played excellent two-way games.
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Marek Toews (right) of the Vernon ScoreHawks chases down a puck in hockey action against the Kelowna Wildcats Saturday at Priest Valley Arena. The Hawks won 5-4.
Mighty Ducks deliver
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The Vernon Mighty Ducks are on fire in the Okanagan North Atom Super Hockey League B side playoffs. The Ducks blindsided the Winfield Bruins 7-1 in their opener with Maisun Ang-Hamilton (4G) jumpstarting the attack at 20 seconds. Tyler Kruysifix, Jacob Wettlaufer and Cody Beckner rounded out the scoring. Cole Grevatt, Andrew Kositsin and Ephren Potter-Cramer picked up assists. The Ducks flew to Sicamous on Sunday and downed the Predators 6-3 with Ang-Hamilton sniping a hat trick, Beckner bagging 2+1 and Kostisin getting one. The Ducks made a pit stop in Enderby on Tuesday night and rocked Salmon Arm 7-1 behind four goals from Ang-Hamilton, 2+1 from Kositsin and one goal from Cole Grevatt. Damian Glover and Shelby Richard were rock-solid in front of Aidan Spraggs. In a clash of the two top-seeded Vernon teams on the A side, the Lakeside Accuprint Thunder edged Denny’s Ice Rockets 3-2. Chris Reinhardt buried a rebound of his brother Ben’s big shot and Chad Soon tied the game with a low corner shot for the Rockets. The Thunder got goals from Brandon Dyck, on a wrap-around, Nicolas Petty on a rebound, and Petty on a tap-in, from Owen Palfreyman. The Thunder rolled behind clutch goalie Brayden McManaman. The second-ranked North Okanagan Black Knights grounded
the Ice Rockets 5-3 in a rough and tumble game Saturday in Enderby. After the Knights scored on their first two shots, Rocket Zac Funk bulled his way down the left wing and centered to Maddex Minard, who drilled a one-timer into the cage. Early in the second, Minard stole the puck at the Knights’ line, and returned the favour to Funk, who levelled the score with a low rocket from the slot. In the third, the aggressive Knights stepped up their game, grabbing the lead again. Funk and Minard, playing inspired hockey, answered back. Funk broke through the defence and snapped one off the crossbar and Minard slammed it home. Despite penalty woes, the Black Knights struck for two late goals. The Ice Rockets capped the weekend with an 8-3 ambushing of the third-place North Okanagan White Knights Sunday at PV Arena. Pointmen Liam Remple (1+3) and Levi Vanderdeen set up Ben Reinhardt who scooped in his own rebound. Sapien Joe then scored off the right wing with some high heat to the glove side. In the dying seconds, Liam Reid went end to end, scoring a buzzerbeater with a howitzer. Remple deked to his forehand, while carrying two Knights on his back. Shaun Huizinga (2+1) wasted no time in burying a centering pass from Joe. Following a Zac Funk snipe, linemate Reilly Teager netted a Minard rebound to make it 7-1. Huizinga knocked in his second to finish things.
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Dr. Sean Bicknell and Dr. Karl Denk are pleased to welcome Dr. Isabelle Henri to the practice. Dr. Henri brings many years experience in all facets of family dentistry, and is excited to now call Vernon home.
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PLAY THE CARD KNOWN TO BE YOURS Benjamin Franklin said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” At the bridge table, we try to use the knowledge gleaned from the bidding and the play (as it progresses) to make informed decisions. How should the play go in this three-no-trump contract after West leads the spade queen? What is the key piece of knowledge declarer wants and East must keep hidden? South starts with seven top tricks: two spades, one heart, three diamonds and one club. He could attack either hearts or clubs, but the minor suit offers much better chances for three
tricks. Declarer ducks the first trick, takes the second spade with his king, plays a diamond to dummy’s queen, and leads a club to his nine. West wins this with, say, the queen (he should vary his play in this situation) and continues with another spade to dummy’s ace. Now comes dummy’s last club. What happens next? If East carelessly plays his eight, South should put up his ace, dropping West’s king and collecting 11 tricks. Why should he drop the king? Given that East is known to have the club 10 from the first round of the suit, when East plays the club eight second, he started with 10-8-5 or K-10-8-5. In the
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Valentine’s may be over but sweet smiles will still be spread from an enchanting evening in Vernon to the faces of orphans abroad. The fourth annual Valentines for Mexico gets underway March 8 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. “It’s for the babies,” said organizer Barrita Durward, who uses the funds raised at the event to help orphans in Mexico. “They are so sweet, I just love them.” Durward, who owns Cotton’s Chocolates in Vernon, created the Sweet Smiles Foundation to assist children who have been exploited, abused and abandoned and are now living in orphanages. She annually assists the City of Angels Orphanage in Cozumel, the House of Hope and Love Orphanage and a Mayan school for children with special needs (Little Yellow School House). With the funds raised at last year’s Valentines for Mexico, Durward was able to renovate three of four bathrooms in one of the orphanages – which houses 23 children. Mattresses and bedding were replaced at both orphanages and bunk beds and appliances were purchased for the City of Angels’ fifth home, which allowed eight rescued children to
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move in. English scholarships were also purchased for needy children and adults. Durward also brought sewing machines and fabric (donated by Undercover Essentials) to the rural orphanages and school. “That’s part of a program we’re trying to implement, to teach the children a trade.” Last year’s efforts will continue in 2013 with the funds raised at Valentines for Mexico and Durward would also like to assist two keen youth with big dreams. “One wants to be a teacher and one wants to be a doctor and if there is any two that can do it, it’s these two,” said Durward. “I’d like to see them get there.” The popular event has traditionally sold out, as people come for all the sweet treats, extravagant prizes and array of silent auction items. “I’m introducing a new truffle, it will be an event truffle that won’t be available at the store.” There will also be a buffet dinner and entertainment by Kath and the Tomcats. The semi-formal event will also include a photo booth and henna art. Door prizes include a $3,200 diamond tanzanite bracelet and a blue diamond pendant and chain (valued at $1,200). You can also unlock prizes in the treasure chest by purchasing keys, purchase a balloon and burst it for your chance at prizes (including a Las Vegas getaway) or cross your fingers to win an entire tree full of treasures and more. Tickets are available at Cotton’s Chocolates or contact Durward at 250-503-2534 or cottonschoclates@shaw.ca. The Best Western Vernon Lodge will donate all three ballrooms for the event if 300 people attend the fundraiser therefore advance tickets are $39, otherwise they are $50 at the door.
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Are you tired of feeling saggy, lumpy, pinched or strained? Well you’re not alone. As you’ve probably seen on Oprah or read in women’s magazines, over 80 per cent of all women wear the wrong size bra.
Chapman is coming to VERNON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13tH to outfit you with the best possible bra for your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a one-on-one basis, explaining the benefits of good bras and measuring their bodies properly. “Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.”
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Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper (left) presents the latest city’s Recognition of Excellence award to the Interior Provincial Exhibition board, accepted by president Jeanne Noble Harter (third from left).
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Armstrong’s Interior Provincial Exhibition needs to make more room in its trophy case. The annual fall fair, known nationally for the calibre of events it puts on during its five-day run, was given the city’s Recognition of Excellence honour before Monday’s council meeting. “They brought a lot to our community event before we were incorporated,” said Mayor Chris Pieper, who presented the honour to the IPE board, led by president Jeanne Noble Harter. “The number of volunteers that put in countless hours to ensure the fair con-
tinues is an amazing part of the culture of the community, and the many communities around us.” Over the years, the IPE has been honoured numerous times at the B.C. Fairs convention and Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE) for various aspects of the fair. Honours have included communications, marketing and agricultural education exhibits for fairs with more than 20,000 in attendance, as well as the Showcase of the Fair award. IPE volunteer George Zimmerman was named CAFE’s volunteer of the year in
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2011. Youth have also been important when it comes to honouring the IPE. The exhibition has won awards for most innovating marketing concept and most innovating youth engagement program and marketing/promotion. “The promotion of agriculture and education by the IPE is, by far, superior than any other fair,” said Pieper. “This still has the grassroots of the agricultural aura around it.” Noble Harter was quite humbled by the city recognition. “This is truly an honour for all of us. We thank you, very much,” said Noble Harter. The fair draws more than 100,000 annually, and will celebrates its 114th exhibition this year – Armstrong’s 100th birthday – from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1. The IPE is the third recipient of the city’s Recognition of Excellence, which will be handed out throughout the centennial. Other recipients include resident Tom Nordstrom and the Armstrong Heritage Advisory Committee.
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Olivia Ellis, two, and her sister Abby, four, make snow angels during a Strong Start Early Learning Program field trip at Predator Ridge. Below, Xavier Davey, three, (left) and Alijah Munkholm, three, enjoy a snack after playing in the snow.
The free spring yard and garden waste drop off period will run from March 15 to April 30 at all North Okanagan landfills. Trimmings, prunings, leaves, grass, mulch and other organic material less than 20 centimetres in diameter will be accepted free-of-charge at the Greater Vernon, Armstrong/Spallumcheen, Lumby, Kingfisher, and Cherryville facilities. “Our facilities can get very busy during the free yard waste drop off period. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated,� said Dale Danallanko, Regional District of North Okanagan recycling and facilities operations manager. “Please ensure your load is adequately secured with a tarp or cargo net, follow the signs and directions from facility staff, and be sure to empty all plastic bags and boxes containing yard and garden waste.� This program is for residential yard and garden waste only, self-hauled by residents. Rocks, concrete, plastic, and refuse must not be deposited in the yard waste pile. These materials contaminate the pile and make it unsuitable for composting. The disposal fee for yard and garden waste at all landfills outside of the designated free period is $20 per metric tonne (two cents per kilogram). Operating hours for each facility are posted at www.rdno.ca.
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Wende Winn (right) and Heidi Turner-Martin, of Sunnybrae Vineyards and Winery, participate in the Vernon Wine Expo at the Vernon Recreation Complex. The fifth annual charity event raised close to $12,000 – believed to be a record amount – for the United Way of North Okanagan-ColumbiaShuswap.
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While they are students today, they may well be the leaders of tomorrow. A group of students from UBC Okanagan has just returned from the Harvard National Model United Nations conference in Boston, Mass. Model United Nations is an international, academic simulation of the United Nations, noted UBCO student Tim Krupa, who founded the club in September 2011. Krupa, a fourth year science student, was the head delegate for the Harvard conference. Model UN is the ultimate international relations experience for young political scholars, he added. Tim Krupa At each conference, student groups represent UN member states and discuss global policy to address hot-button issues currently being discussed at the United Nations. “The goal is to educate participants about current events and diplomacy, unite like-minded students from around the world, debate practical policies, and form tangible resolutions to ameliorate our world’s greatest challenges,” he explained. And the idea of being involved with international diplomacy is catching on at the UBCO campus. Last year, eight UBCO students participated in the first-ever World Model UN to be held in North America. At that event, more than 2,000 students from 270 universities participated — the Okanagan contingent represented Antigua and Barbuda, a twin-island Caribbean nation. This year, UBCO had delegations participating in three model UN conferences — in Vancouver, Boston and New York. In total, 29 students from the Model United Nations Club at UBCO will participate in model United Nations conferences this year. The first took place in Vancouver in January where 11 UBCO students represented India, Germany and the United Kingdom. Krupa was the UBCO head delegate at the second conference in Boston, which took place Feb. 14 to 17. There were more than 3,000 other students from around the world at that event and they participated in committees representing some 40 different countries. “Our 10-member delegation represented the Republic of Cape Verde, a small African island nation,” said Krupa. “We actively debated and drafted working papers and resolutions on topics ranging from targeted killings and enforced detainment, sexual violence in areas of armed conflict, and pre-emptive war. “It was thrilling to compete against and cooperate with some of the best model UN teams in the world from the University of Chicago, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University. ” The final model UN conference this academic year takes place in New York City in March where Oliver Eberle, third-year arts, international relations student will be head delegate. Eight UBCO students will represent the Federal Republic of Somalia. The conference will be held at the official United Nations headquarters and Eberle is thrilled to be attending. “We couldn’t be any more excited for the authentic United Nations experience in the real UN headquarters,” he said.
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experience variances are generally granted by a municipality when it’s shown that a dock extension is needed to have the least impact on the environment. Doug Pusey, of Legacy Homeworks, presented to council on behalf of the second applicant. “We don’t have the neighbour issues, we’re not affecting anyone else, none of the other government agencies have given any pause for thought,” he said. “What we were hoping for is to get the dock out far enough so that we don’t have to worry about prop scour.” Despite his pleas, council denied the request. “The provincial government tells us we have to build a longer dock but the district says they don’t want it,” he said after the meeting. “I find they are putting themselves in a precarious position. They say 40 metres but that doesn’t meet the best management practices. The lake is going to be impacted.” After turning down the requests, council asked district staff to provide a report on the length of docks allowed in Lake Country. Meanwhile White says she is looking into where the two applicants go from here and said they can either appeal or get two-thirds of council support to bring the issue back.
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Falkland residents can provide input on possible transit service. B.C. Transit will host an open house at the Falkland Community Hall Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. “The broader issues of regional connections will be considered, including the viability of linking Falkland to the Vernon regional transit system,” said Meribeth Burton, with B.C. Transit. “B.C. Transit wants to hear from all residents in Falkland.” If they can’t attend the open house, residents can fill out an online survey at www.bctransit.com/ transitfuture until March 10. B.C. Transit will present its survey findings to the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District board in the late spring. “Those findings will include both feasibility conclusions and potential service options such as routes and associated costs,” said Burton.
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n his continued effort to clean up immigration and refugee system abuses, Jason Kenney, the minister of citizenship and immigration, tabled the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act. I will not go into details as to the provisions of the act but to say that the act focuses on three areas that will make it easier for the
government to remove dangerous foreign criminals from our country, make it harder for those who may pose a risk to Canada to enter the country in the first place, and remove barriers for Colin Mayes genuine visitors who want to come to Canada. I spoke with a Vancouver police officer a couple of years ago, and he asked me,
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Funds to help attract skilled immigrants into B.C. are assisting a local company. The Immigrant Employment Council of B.C. says Tolko Industries is one of 11 organizations to be awarded funding to help develop initiatives and resources to attract and integrate skilled immigrants into B.C. workplaces. The Tolko project will involve the development of a multilingual recruiting website targeted at immigrants and the creation of an inclusive onboarding program to support immigrant integration with the company. Pat Bell Through this project, Tolko will also work to reach and encourage immigrant youth to consider a career in the forest products sector. “Our industry is experiencing a rejuvenation and offers many new and exciting career opportunities,” said Tanya Wick, Tolko’s vice-president of human resources. “With the competition for talent heating up across Canada we believe that businesses which attract, retain and engage a diverse workforce will be at a distinct competitive advantage. This project is one of several progressive recruitment strategies we are employing. It serves as a timely call to action for Tolko, and for our industry and community partners, around creating and maximizing opportunities for new immigrants to B.C.” Pat Bell, minister of jobs, supports the initiative. “Employers understand the challenges in hiring, retaining and integrating immigrants into their workplaces, and these projects will help employers engage in the development of programs, resources and tools to allow them to better facilitate immigrant employment in meeting labour market challenges,” he said. The Employer Innovation Fund helps connect employers seeking skilled talent and B.C.’s skilled immigrants who are not working or who are underunemployed. “These projects will go a long way to helping B.C. employers develop new and innovative ways to address labour skills shortages and facilitate the integration of skilled new immigrants into their workplaces,” said Kelly Pollack, executive director of the Immigrant Employment Council of B.C.
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to enjoy the freedoms we enjoy and to make a new life for themselves and their families. They work hard, play by the rules and contribute to this great nation and we are not targeting these people. I am certain you will approve of these actions. I cannot understand why the opposition does not share our commitment to protect the safety and security of
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tive and physical disabilities are set to compete over the weekend. With nine athletes in the sit-skier category, including some of ACA’s Canadian para alpine ski team prospects, it promises to be exciting and produce some very close results. An awards banquet is scheduled to take place Saturday night at Katz Restaurant to recognize the day’s winners and to celebrate DSABC’s 40th anniversary. Prior to the competition, athletes had the opportunity to take part in DSABC’s Building Our Best camps Thursday and today. “The BOB program has been revamped in the last couple of years to meet many needs, and fill gaps throughout the whole program in B.C.,” said Fannie Smith, high
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The top disabled skiers in Western Canada converge on Silver Star Mountain Resort this weekend. The Disabled Skiers Association of B.C. and the Vernon Ski Club host the 2013 Western Canadian Para Alpine Championships Saturday and Sunday. This Alpine Canada Alpin sanctioned event acts as the highest level of competition in the province of B.C. for skiers with disabilities. The two-day event will consists of two giant slalom races Saturday morning on Big Dipper, and two slalom races Sunday morning from the top of Walt’s Run ending on Big Dipper. A total of 23 racers from across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan with both cogni-
performance manager for DSABC. “We look at addressing the need to provide more opportunities for all our members to participate in a race, who might not otherwise have the opportunity. At the same time we are training coaches, officials, and ski racers. It is also designed as a tool to discover potential future B.C. para alpine athletes.” “Events such as these would not be possible without the support of ACA and the local ski clubs such as the Vernon Ski Club and others we work with,” added Jim Dixon, DSABC executive director. “ We are grateful for the great partnerships we have forged over the years.” For more information on the Building Our Best program and the Disabled Skiers Association of B.C., visit www.dsabc.ca.
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The Dirty Feet Trail Series was at Silver Star Mountain Resort Saturday. It attracted 50 participants. endurance and compliments the dynamics associated with running, but most importantly, it’s a lot of fun,” said Guy Paulsen, Silver Star’s nordic manager. Saturday’s event consisted of a five and 10-kilometre course and was open to participants of all skill levels. With headlamps to light the way and the
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Words can cause pain Global Education students create art installation on the impact of bullying Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
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There’s a shift in the old adage “sticks and stones may break my bones.” To anyone who has ever been bullied, it’s this: “but words will stay with me forever.” With one in seven Canadian youth actively bullied, it is an issue that needs to be highlighted today, not tomorrow, say students from the Vernon school district’s Global Education program. The students have turned to artistic means as a way to bring attention to the impact of bullying. Teaming up with The Hub Arts Collective, the resulting art exhibition,Worthless, opens Sunday at The Hub and features an installation with sound, performance and a visual aspect. “We have created an experience of what it is like to be targeted by this sad reality. The goal is to make the viewer more conscious of when bullying is happening around them, to break the cycle, stand up and do something about it,” said Global Education students Ashley Stragier and Anna Anderson, in discussing the show with Hub artist Ryan Robson. The Global Education program is open to all secondary students in the Vernon area. This term, students involved in the program are from Fulton, VSS, Vernon Christian, Lumby’s Charles Bloom, and home schooled, said Murray Sasges, Global Ed coordinator
who teaches at Fulton. The students along with instructors from The Hub, including Robson, Matt Brown, Jessika LaFramboise and Starling Taylor, went through a series of different exercises to begin thinking about their own personal experiences with bullying. Some realized they themselves had bullied others without even being aware of it. Some had to bring up painful memories of what it was like being the victim. “Half of us role played with different scenarios while the other half sketched the situation and gave their own visual perception of what was happening,” said the students. The Global Ed class also discussed the harsh words that have been said to a group of Grade 6 and 7 students in the O-zone program at Ellison Elementary School, facilitated by teacher Kim Ondrik, and the ongoing impact those words had on them. “It wasn’t easy for the students to create a show about something so negative and dangerous, but it will have a great impact and strong message,” said Stragier. “It forces the viewer to be in a vulnerable position. The group has addressed different forms of bullying including cyber to physical, from being bullied by the media to being discriminated against simply by being themselves,” added Anderson. The opening reception of Worthless is Sunday at 7 p.m. at The Hub Arts Collective, 30th Avenue next to the Towne Theatre. The show will be up for the month of March. The Hub gallery is open to the public Thursday to Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is a minimum $5 donation.
Our Kids step up to the mic for fifth annual talent contest
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After hours of deliberation, lots of black coffee, and looking over video submissions and listening to live auditions, the finalists of Our Kids Have Talent have been announced. And once again there are 12 of them. Just under 50 young budding musicians ages eight to 18 applied and auditioned this past weekend at St. James School auditorium. From those who had never been in front of a microphone to those who had auditioned before and are now recording their first albums, the fifth annual talent contest saw a spectrum of talent, said OKHT organizer Kath Raeber. “Every genre from pop, rap,
country, rock n’ roll and everything in between was presented from a cappella to full four-piece bands,” she said. “There were lots of new faces and those that took the judge’s comments from previous years, and with newfound musical maturity, came back with commitment and determination.” Each musician or band performed two songs of their own choosing and were instructed to use self-produced backtracks or live instrumental accompaniment. “No karaoke was allowed,” said Raeber. “I wanted them to experience an audience that clapped, hooted, whistled and hollered. Mostly I wanted to find a way to help them with their self-esteem and provide highly respected musicians, singer-songwriters and
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Judges this year were Betty Anne Northup, Jackson Mace, and Craig Carmody. Entrants were judged on their musical ability, sound (pitch control), stage presence, attitude, and connection to the audience. The top 12 include: Chantelle Betuzzi, Gallon’s Corner (Avery Pozdnikoff, Connor Whiskin, Tyrell Fraser, Jim Lagerquist), Eli Garlick and Hana Friedman, Gus “El Gusto” Hansen, Morgan Hillis, Ben Klick, Megan Lauridsen, Jesse Mast, Moose People (Austin Boylan, Sage Aronyk, Garnet Aronyk and Jesse Hubner), Olivia Penalva, Camryn Sproule and Beamer Wigley. Helping with the event were sound engineer John Keith of Killer Sound, stage manager Andy
Raeber, green room assistant Betty Chan Klepp, emcee Don Klepp, videographers Achim Gregori and Dan Marcelino, photographers Fiona Forshaw of Image Studios and Kevin Keinlien of Looking at You Photography. The top 12 performances are now on YouTube, where any “likes” will produce the best marketer’s award. This year, the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in the Prestige Hotel has sponsored to hold the OKHT finals on March 9 at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Cash prizes will be awarded along with studio recording time and the opportunity to perform at various festivals. Tickets are $20/adult, $10/youth, available online at www.ourkidshavetalent.com or at the Bean Scene.
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Those who love thumping break beats and triple tongued beatboxing by experienced knob twirlers may want to head down to Vernon night club 2929 this month. The EDM (electronic dance music) community is coming out in full force thanks to 13th Floor and Molson Canadian, which is presenting March Madness. Four popular DJ/music producers will be headlining the respective four shows in five weeks, which promise to have people with their hands up in the air in frenzied dance. “Molson has really gone the extra mile to give back to Vernon and has agreed to donate all sorts of swag to those who attend the shows,” said the shows’ promoter Josh Brazier, with 13th Floor. Top prize is two tickets to see DJ Chromeo at a private Corona Snowtracks party at Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain. “Molson as well as our local sponsors are a big part of the reason we can continue to hold these events and it’s great to see businesses like these supporting entertainment in Vernon,” said Brazier. First up is Vancouver DJ Czech, who first started tearing things up in the Soul Kitchen night he created at a Whistler nightclub back in 1989.
His aptitude at breaks and turntablism soon became legendary in Vancouver, with residencies at all of the city’s hottest nightclubs. Now he primarily spins break beats with a touch of electro, but has been known to drop old-school 45 funk sets and pepper them with some down-home, midtempo funky breaks. Those sounds seem to be working for him as he’s carted his records throughout Europe, North America and Asia and headlined alongside premier acts such as nico Luminous The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, Parliament, Orbital, Crystal Method, Daft Punk, Carl Cox and countless worldrenowned DJs, not to mention hip hop acts such as De La Soul, Snoop Dogg, Little John, Coolio, Bizmarkie and 2 Live Crew. Headlining March 9 is fellow Vancouver DJ/producer/vocalist Nico Luminous, who has been exploding on the scene as of late. With a sound described as “glitch-adelic soul whomp,” Luminous also uses a
custom effects pedal belt to live loop his beatboxing and vocals. His show in Vernon is only one of two Canadian performances on his current winter tour. Before crossing the boarder, he will have performed in Hollywood, San Francisco, Denver, Maui, San Deigo, Boston, Arizona, Portland and New York. “The fact that he’s decided to come to the Okanagan, especially Vernon, says a lot about the uprising in the local EDM music scene,” said Brazier. “Vernon’s JPod (the beat chef), the DJ that really started things off for 13th Floor during 2011 Jingle Bass, currently on a massive Australian tour, went as far as to post on the event page, ‘this is a kick-ass booking for Vernon!’” Opening for DJ Czech Saturday will be Mode and Jakeda, while the March 9 show with Nico Luminous will also feature Kato and Molokaii, who will be releasing his new CD. Other events include the St. Patty’s Party March 16 with headliner Joseph Martin and March 30 has a set by Shambhala’s legendary resident artist Stickybuds. Individual tickets and VIP passes for all four shows (19-plus) are available at Downtown Internet Lounge, Bean To Cup, Margherita’s Pizza and Dunas Skate Shop.
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past figures who became a vocal personality, as in the type of Elvis, Tom Jones, Barbra Streisand and the like. Her British peers were Shirley Bassey and Dusty Springfield; also charismatic entertainers in their own right.
Clark’s persona is curiously reminiscent of Dame Vera Lynn, but a sexier, more glamorous type. In Clark’s heyday, she was the lighter alternative to singers like Bobby Gentry and Nancy Sinatra. Lost in You is the latest in a long list of Clark’s recordings. It doesn’t have any hints of finality in the music and her voice is confident and personable. It sits in a comfortable mid-range that suits easy sounds and has an anthemic air still hovering about it. Clark’s also one of the great interpreters. She covers Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) and it’s an inspired choice that fits the pattern of narrative and confidential themes that she inhabits.
Just for kicks there’s an update of Downtown. It’s subdued. The verve and idealism of the early version is marked here with longing, becoming an urban lullaby. On Lost In You the material is solid and autobiographical. Clark inhabits the songs like a natural and comes through as a character singer who gives identity to the tracks. A new song she worked up with her cowriters, Simon Wilcox and John Williams, Next to You, is a fresh representation of Clark’s long lasting talent – her sound of mystery, experience and happiness. She sounds like she’s been drinking from the fountain of youth and time stood still for her.
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Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney are father and son McClane celebrating A Good Day to Die Hard. TAYLOR: They could bury the film in one of its own plot holes. A Good Day to Die Hard shoots itself in the foot repeatedly. For example, McClane and his son are sharing a stilted attempt at a reconciliation as they arm themselves from a conveniently armoured car they have stolen from a Chechnyan rebel, who was busy at a nightclub. As they do so, many bad guys are shown walking around the entrance to the building. It’s obvious that the McClanes are going to have to do some killing to get into the building. So when the film cuts to the
two of them slinking around inside the building, one can’t help but wonder, “how did they get in there?” This is just one example of many of a film either chopped to bits, or poorly directed. HOWE: But some people don’t really care about the plot or how it’s edited or directed. They just want to see some action and A Good Day to Die Hard gives you that. There is a whole heap-full of damage and just when you think you’ve had enough they throw more at you. It’s a non-stop barrage of car chases, shoot-’em-up scenes and big explosions.
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A Good Day to Die Hard. When he learns that his estranged son (Jai Courtney) has been Taylor & Howe arrested in Russia, McClane sets out to see if he can help. Indubitably, the McClane boys get into all kinds of mischief, busting up Moscow and upsetting both the good and bad guys in the process. We say, “The title is the best thing about this film.” TAYLOR: This film is an ever-repeating sweaty nightmare of a screaming train wreck. It feels like a film that used to be longer, used to make a little more sense, used to almost have some redeeming qualities, but that film was too long and boring. So they hacked it up and what we’re left with are quasi-explained sequences of frantic action interspersed with shameless nostalgia for films that were better. HOWE: I’ve asked this before during certain movies, why waste good money making such drivel? Sometimes drivel is fine. Take The Expendables for example. That was a terrible, yet fun movie. This on the other hand, should be like the McClanes at Chernobyl, left well enough alone and not witnessed by the public for at least 1,000 years.
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**JACK THE GIANT SLAYER 3D (PG - Violence, frightening scenes) Friday 4:40, 7:20, 10:00; Saturday 11:20, 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00; Sunday 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00; Monday to Thursday 7:20, 10:00. SAFE HAVEN (PG - Sexually suggestive scene, violence) CC Friday and Saturday 3:40, 6:20, 9:05; Sunday 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:05; Monday to Thursday 6:20, 9:05. SAFE HAVEN (PG - Sexually suggestive scene, violence) Saturday 2:05. A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD (14A - Violence) Friday and Saturday 4:45, 7:25, 9:55; Sunday 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55; Monday and Tuesday 7:25, 9:55; Wednesday and Thursday 9:55. OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL 3D (PG - Violence, frightening scenes) Thursday 9:00. ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH 3D (G) Friday to Sunday 3:55, 6:25, 8:55; Monday to Wednesday 6:25, 8:55; Thursday 6:25. ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH (G) Saturday 10:55, 1:15; Sunday 1:15. IDENTITY THIEF (14A - Sexually suggestive scenes, coarse language) CC Friday 3:45, 6:30, 9:10; Saturday and Sunday 1:05, 3:45, 6:30, 9:10; Monday to Thursday 6:30, 9:10. 21 AND OVER (14A - Frequent coarse language, nudity) CC Friday 4:00, 6:40, 9:00; Saturday and Sunday 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:00; Monday to Thursday 6:40, 9:00. SNITCH (PG - Coarse language, violence) CC Friday 3:50, 6:35, 9:15; Saturday and Sunday 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:15; Monday to Thursday 6:35, 9:15. U2 3D (G) Wednesday and Thursday 7:30. THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: PARSIFAL LIVE () Saturday 9:00. SHREK 2 (G) Saturday 11:00.
TAYLOR: That’s true. It’s loud and jumpy. But although people might not be able to express what it is that makes a movie bad, discerning viewers still know something’s wrong. There are going to be people who like this movie. It’s number one, but that’s mostly due to its release date. I hope it loses money. — Howe gives A Good Day to Die Hard 1 too many edits out of 5. — Taylor gives it 1 AARP membership out of 5. The film is currently showing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
★ Vernon Towne Cinema ★ Movie Information Line 250-545-0352 • www.vernoncinema.com 2910 30th Avenue • Home of the Vernon Film Society ★ Friday, March 1, 2013 ➠➠➠ thursday, March 7, 2013 ★ FAMILY MATINEES SATURDAY & SUNDAY ★ RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 97 minutes (G) ★ 10:00 AM Saturday & Sunday ARGO 121 minutes (PG) ★ 11:40 AM Saturday & Sunday - Winner of three ★ Academy Awards including “Best Picture” LES MISERABLES 158 minutes (PG) ★ 1:45 PM Saturday & Sunday - Winner of three ★ Academy Awards including Anne Hathaway for Best ★ Supporting Actress SHOWS - NIGHTLY ★ EVENING EVENING PRICES APPLY ★ LIFE OF PI 127 minutes (G) ★ 4:30 PM Nightly - Winner of four Academy Awards including Ang Lee for Best Director ★ SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK 117 minutes (14A) ★ 6:45 PM Nightly - Winner of Academy Award for Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence ★ THE IMPOSSIBLE 114 minutes (14A) ★ 8:45 PM Nightly ★ • Adults $7.75 • senior/Child $5.25 • tuesdAy - All seAts $4.75 ★ • MAtinees - All seAts, All Ages $4.75
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ART SHOWS Brew Gallery 3202 - 31st Avenue, located in the Bean to Brew Coffee House beside the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Rouge 2 features the artwork of seven Okanagan artists on the theme of romance. The show celebrates heartfelt and meaningful relationships, joy, appreciation and passion. Painting, collage, mixed media and photography by Kristen Amy Cresswell, Emma Darbyshire, Cherie Hanson, AJ Jaeger, Jackie Lowrie, Martha Moore, and Michael Sturdy. On display now to March 28. FOr yOUr eyeS ONly GIFT Gallery 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Featured artist: New Holly Smith with scenes from the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver and Victoria. Also showing: Sue Wiebe, Francis Hatfield and Angela Miller-Bongers: a portion of Angela’s sales goes to research a cure for Huntington’s symptoms. Open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment weekdays and evenings. Gallery ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Odin features the work by well-known Lavington artist Barry Rafuse in a solo exhibition in the main gallery and a solo exhibition by Westside artist Jerry Markham in the smaller gallery, as well as a series of figurative works by Peachland’s Brenda Maunders in the ski room. Other artwork by Odin artists is also featured. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. Gallery VerTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. Interdisciplinary artist Sonny Assu sheds light on the dark, hidden history that Canada continues to harbor towards its Indigenous population in an exhibition opening March 9. HeaDBONeS Gallery 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Headbones Project Space presents Un Art: A Visual Conversation between Lee Bale, David Cantine, Karen Cantine, Robert Dmytruk and Sylvain Voyer. In Headbones Drawing Room is work by Toronto artist David Samila. Exhibitions run to March 17. THe HUB arTS COlleCTIVe 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. The Vernon school district global education program and The Hub have come together to create an art show to bring attention to the impact of bullying. Worthless opens Sunday at 7 p.m. and continues through March. Gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is by donation. NaDINe’S FINe arT & FrameS 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s eighth annual winter exhibition features more than 70 works by local artists including new paintings and sculptures. Open daily six days a week and Sundays by appointment. VerNON COmmUNITy arTS CeNTre 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 542-6243. The VCAC hosts its fourth annual Empty Bowl fundraiser. Approximately 300 hand-built and turned bowls, made by the centre’s potters, artists and local celebrities, can now be viewed until March 17, when the bowls go on sale. Doors open at noon, and the cost of a bowl ($20) includes Irish stew, refreshments and entertainment. VerNON PUBlIC arT Gallery 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Now on display is The ‘70s - The Big Turnaround of the Seventies from the Collection of the Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent, Katie Brennan’s Clouds and Other Sky Phenomena, Lorena Krause’s GoPoPs, and Breakaway Pottery Studio’s 20 + Hands. Exhibitions continue to March 14.
CONCERTS/DANCES
BalleT KelOwNa Ballet Kelowna presents its current dance season in Vernon Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Centre. The show, Passages, is a performance that takes audiences on a journey through Spain, Russia, England and then home to Canada. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior and $25/student at the Ticket Seller box office, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. THe NaJeNGa PrOJeCT Congo benefit concert “We are Rebuilding” with Cod Gone Wild, The Creeks, Some Other Time, The Band of Exiles and Our Family Band happens Sunday at 6 p.m. at Vernon Christian Fellowship, 4506-29th St. Starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15, at the VCF office or at najenga.eventbrite.com. OKaNaGaN SymPHONy presents Spring Breezes, featuring Robert Cole on oboe Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Program includes Mozart: Serenade in C Minor for Wind Octet; Richard Strauss: Concert for Oboe and Orchestra; Honegger: Pastoral d’Ete; Mozart: Symphony 36 in C “Linz”. Tickets
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What do you get when you join in song an eclectic, multitalented singer-songwriter, a seasoned, soulful jazz chanteuse and a Juilliard-trained, outrageous operatic diva? Vernon trio The Dharma Dolls, of course. Judy Rose (left), Tanya Lipscomb, and Melina Moore combine their musical styles to sing their way through the worlds of opera, jazz, musical theatre, funk, folk and original compositions at Lorenzo’s Café tonight. The women will be joined by Jim Leonard on piano, Bill Lockie on bass and Sandy Cameron on sax/clarinet. are at the Ticket Seller. VerNON reGISTereD mUSIC TeaCHerS present the piano section of the Vernon Music Festival starting Sunday at 1:30 p.m. through Thursday at noon. The public is welcome to attend these free sessions at any time. For more information and details of the schedule contact Carol Stromberg at 250- 542-5873. I am wOmaN! Hear me laFF 9 Headliner Elvira Kurt of CBC’s Q and The Debaters fame leads the Laff Riot Girls to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre for its ninth annual celebration of International Women’s Day, March 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35/ adult, $32/senior and $30/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. FOUrTH aNNUal ValeNTINeS FOr meXICO Jazz/blues group Kath and the Tomkats performs for this fundraiser hosted by Cotton’s Chocolates to support orphanages in Mexico. The event, featuring dinner buffet, silent auction, door prizes and presentation by Barrita Durward, takes place March 8 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge Ballroom. Tickets are $39 in advance at Cotton’s Chocolates on 30th Avenue. Call 250-503-2535 for information. Here FOr a GOOD TIme Interior Savings and Wentworth Music present Here for a Good Time, a tribute to Trooper performed by students from Wentworth Music, March 10 at the Vernon Recreation Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, $8/students on sale at Wentworth Music. All proceeds to benefit children at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
FILM
VerNON FIlm SOCIeTy All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. March 8 to 14 is the 19th annual Winter Film Festival. Films include Hyde Park on Hudson, Inch’Allah, Amour, Chasing Ice, Barbara, Searching for Sugar Man, The House I Live In, Chinese Take-Away, Tabu, Samsara, Inescapable, Broken Cameras, Mad Ship and Farewell My Queen. Screenings at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Single film $7, passes $30/five films available now at the theatre and the Bean Scene.
KARAOKE/OPEN MICS/JAMS
aleXaNDer’S BeaCH PUB 12408 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, 545-3131. Acoustic open mic is on every Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring your instruments. Hosted by Shane Squires. armSTrONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Open mic is every Friday now starting at 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Kim and Kaila Sinclair, first time performers are always welcome. To get e-mail updates send an e-mail to kimsin@telus.net. Karaoke is every Saturday night at 8 p.m.
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BlUeGraSS JamS are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. The second half is a circle jam with everyone taking a turn at leading if they want. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca BlUe OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams continue at the Blue Ox. Hosted by the Mabel Lickers Band, the jam welcomes musicians from Lumby and the surrounding areas. Starts at 9 p.m. More info is at www.RauckOn.com BraNDING IrON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Superstar Karaoke is on every Friday night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Come out and have fun! New jam with Dan Engelland takes place Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. COlDSTream COFFee HOUSe at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Family friendly acoustic-style coffee house takes place third Saturday of the month. Those wanting to participate in the open mic can sign up at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Concession available. eNDerBy INN 707 Cliff Ave., Highway 97, 838-7100 (Enderby). Live video DJ and karaoke every Friday and Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. The Inn is open every Sunday featuring video concerts and music. FOlK aND FaVOrITeS JamS will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. Please feel free to bring folk/golden oldies, soft rock etc. songs for the second half. Try to keep them to simple arrangements with 3 or 4 chords. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca FOrTUNeS laNDING/HOwarD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Join in on jam night tonight starting at 8 p.m. Sunday karaoke this weekend with Brenda from 2 to 6 p.m. eaGleS Hall 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. lONGHOrN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Spotlight Karaoke DJ Entertainment every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday is DJ music. Saturday is country DJ music. Sunday is an open mic jam session, 19-plus. OKaNaGaN CeNTre FOr SPIrITUal lIVING 2913 29th Ave., 250-549-4399. Every second Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. is the open mic/ jam hosted by Brandon Schmor, Bill Boyd, and Hannah Jukes. Sound engineered by Kris Eide. Family friendly atmosphere. Snacks and drinks for purchase. rOyal CaNaDIaN leGION BraNCH 25 VerNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday jams take place from 2 to 5 p.m. TOrO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PUBS/CLUBS
army, NaVy, aIr FOrCe ClUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Tonight dance to live music from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. BOUrBON STreeT Bar aND GrIll Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. ITalIaN KITCHeN 2916 30th Ave. 558-7899. Les Copeland plays live jazz on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. lOreNZO’S CaFe 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 8386700. Tonight is a live performance by the Dharma Dolls. Saturday, Julie and Carli Kennedy bring their Classical to Country Spring Tour, complete with fiddle, guitar, tight harmonies, and sweet, honest lyrics. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m. $10 cover. 2929 NITe ClUB, 2900 29th Ave., 549-7448. Molson March Madness starts with a performance by DJ Czech on Saturday. Tickets/ VIP passes for all fours shows, available at Downtown Internet Lounge, Bean To Cup, Margherita’s and Dunas Skate Shop. VerNON JaZZ ClUB 3000 - 31st St. March 9 is Rumba Calzada playing classic Latin jazz and salsa. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 available in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup or order at www.vernonjazzclub.ca.
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BeCKY’S neW CAr Powerhouse Theatre presents Steven Dietz’s warmly humorous and nimble romantic farce on a classic mistaken-identity premise, directed by Matt Brown. Last shows are tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. Where The BLood MiXeS Vernon Performing Arts Centre Society presents this Kevin Loring Governor General award winning play, a brutally honest yet irreverently funny story about loss and redemption told by two friends who spent their childhood in residential school. Takes the stage one night only Tuesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $40/adult, $37/senior and $35/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. (Warning mature subject matter.) ASpArAguS CoMMuniTY TheATre presents its spring production of Norm Foster’s Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak, Wednesday, March 6 to 9 and March 13 to 16 at the Centennial Theatre in Armstrong. All show times are 8 p.m. with an additional matinee on March 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15/adults and $12.50 students/seniors on sale at The Guy Next Door, 3450A Okanagan St., or call 250-546-0950 to reserve. ALAddin & hiS MAgiC LAMp Join Aladdin and a host of other comical characters as he takes a musical journey by magic carpet to win the heart of Princess Jasmine for the children’s theatrical performance at The Hub Arts Collective, 2906 30th Ave. March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and March 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 all seats at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.
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The STudio (L’ATeLier) Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 10 at 2 and 4 p.m. Four dancers explore colours, lines and movement in a creative blend of dance and visual arts by Quebec’s Bouge de là. A family show, all seats are $12 available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. Terri CLArK With more than four million albums sold and more than a dozen Top 10 hits to her credit, Clark has emerged as a singular voice on the country music landscape - driving, passionate, spirited and every bit her own woman. She brings her Classics tour to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $48 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca. dAnCe for hunTingTon diSeASe March 15 dance from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Elks Lodge, 3103-30th St. with live music provided by Mace. Tickets $15, available at The Brown Derby Cafe, Armstrong (250) 546-8221 or Bean Scene Coffee House in Vernon (250) 558-1817. Silent auction. All proceeds to go to the Okanagan Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada. Cod gone WiLd Vernon’s modern Celtic band Cod Gone Wild is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day shindig and is touring to three theatres in the Okanagan to celebrate with special guests. They will be Lumby’s Charles Bloom Theatre March 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20/adults, $15 students/seniors, available at Lumby Health Foods and Caffe Mazzega; Lake Country’s Creekside Theatre March 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets $25/adult, $20 students/seniors at Just Because Boutique, or by calling 250-766-5669; and the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets $25/adult, $20 students/seniors at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca.
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TUESDAY, MARCH. 5, 2013 7:30 p.m. Okanagan College Vernon Campus Lecture Theatre This FREE event is made possible by Genome BC. To guarantee a seat, please register online at www. genomebc.ca/okanagan. Registration at the door will be available on a first come, first served basis.
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Students worry about the kinds of bullying that their parents and grandparents could never have imagined. At least now it’s OK to talk about bullying and what can be done to stop it. Representatives from high schools around the Okanagan met in the BC Student Voice Okanagan Region Forum Feb. 19 at the Schubert Centre with the topic, Voice on Bullying. After an icebreaker where they tried on each others’ shoes, the students got on with answering some serious questions about bullying causes and solutions. The first question was: “List as many things as you can that adults need to know about bullying.” There were more answers presented to the representatives than there was time to talk about. Answers included, “Bullying happens in different ways, paper, internet, texting, rumours, students, even teachers, and it’s not always obvious.” “Bullying varies by grade. It might start being physical and verbal and as you get older it is more things like cyber-bullying. Adults don’t realize that things like Facebook and cell phones make it worse.” “Bullying is embarrassing. It’s hard to convey how embarrassing, and students fear that talking about it will just make it worse.” “Being excluded is another form of bullying and that is harder to solve.” “People may not know they are hurting others by their statements.” Grade 10 Kal student Adam Lan and Grade 9 Seaton student Ethan Swift were at their first Student Voice Forum. “I think it’s good that the principals and school board members are here. This is a great opportunity to go deeper and really understand things,” said Lan. Swift said when he witnesses bullying it is generally not physical. “It is not like the classic ‘Give me your lunch bag,’ but mainly psychological, things like calling names and talking behind people’s backs. I hope being here will help me be able to better notice when something is wrong and to learn what I can do about it.” Seaton teacher Paul Britton said bullying is a symptom. “It’s an expression of something else and when students can look at the root reasons, they can move beyond the stereotypes and stigma to compassion, empathy and courtesy,” he said. The students then discussed the second question, “List as many things as you can that you wish you could go back and change about a situation that involved bullying.” Answers were: “I wish I had known that it was actually bullying at the time.” “I wish I knew how to talk to them.” “Tell people when they are bullying.” “Some people just like the feeling of bullying.” “Try to help in a way that won’t hurt yourself.” Guest speaker Shelley Green, president of the British Columbia Principals and Vice-principals Association, told students that the school system has not caught up to them. “All students are supposed to fit into a set system, with everyone learning the same thing in the same way,” she said. “You are living at the end of that era.” When many of the students admitted to being bored at school some of the time, Green suggested that boredom could lead to negative behaviour, including bullying. She challenged the students to think of new ways to think and learn for a changing world. “You are the generation that is going to move us forward. We have to think of ways to give students a chance to do
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Megan Reeves, a Grade 10 VSS student, and Brianna Kozin, in Grade 12 at Kal, try each on others’ shoes during the ice breaker at the regional Student Voice Forum at the Schubert Centre Feb. 19. things for themselves, make their mistakes and benefit from guidance from teachers,” she said. Some suggestions for changing school were changing the grade, time table and testing systems, graduation requirements and allowing for more ways for students to learn and demonstrate that learning. The students wrote out their ideas, which Green will take directly to the Ministry of Education committee on changes to schools.
“Bullying can be as subtle as spreading a rumour and you can’t contain that.” — Sylvanna Wilson Students Sylvanna Wilson, Grade 12 VSS, and Jonathon Kohut, Grade 12, Fulton, attended the provincial Student Voice Forum in Richmond last fall. “It was cool to mingle with other students who want to move forward and have the same ideas,” said Wilson. “We encourage people to report bullying. Bullying can be as subtle as spreading a rumour and you can’t contain that.”
Kohut agreed that bullying has changed, with people using both their own name and fake internet accounts to send abusive or threatening messages. “Going to the forum changed my thinking about a lot of issues and I realized that I had to get more involved in my school to learn what is going on and how to tackle different problems.” Athena Nguyen, Grade 11, Fulton, said, “What can happen on the internet is that things get taken out of context. What might be meant by a person’s tone of voice when they say something can be totally different when it is written down.” The students answered the third question: “What do you think is the root of the problem?” with a long list: trouble socializing and lack of empathy; broken home; feelings of jealousy; stress; insecurities; being told you don’t matter; not enough confidence; society making an image they can’t meet; boredom; low grades in school; media-pushed images. They added the comment, “female bullies are often mean because others don’t fit their image of an attractive person.” Teacher representative and Fulton principal Malcolm Reid thanked everyone for participating. “Student Voice does make a difference. An Australian study world wide of which jurisdictions take student voices seriously found that there was one place and that place was B.C. and the Student Voice model which can make recommendations to the Ministry of Education,” he said.
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ear Annie: I am a 21-year-old female, quite independent, happy and full of life. Last year I started dating “Luke,” age 26. We hit it off great, and I fell in love. But two months ago, something changed. Luke recently started a new company. One day, he randomly decided he needed a break from our relationship to focus on his business. He made me promise to stay faithful. After three weeks, we started arguing. I found it stupid that I was supposed to remain faithful Kathy mitchell & marcy sugar while he was out partying every weekend, going to bars and clubs. He kept texting my sister, saying he didn’t want to be with me. When I’d confront him, he’d say he was only kidding. I tried hard to work this out. Two weeks ago, we planned to hang out, but Luke didn’t answer my calls. He never even bothered to cancel our plans. I finally had enough and sent him a text ending things completely. Annie, the entire two months we were apart, I was a wreck. I still can’t stop thinking about him. I know I did the right thing by breaking it off. But sometimes, I am filled with regret, as if I wasn’t a good enough girlfriend. How can I be happy again without faking it? — Lost in My Heart
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Dear Lost: This has nothing to do with your value as a girlfriend. Luke was simply not the right guy. He didn’t have the courage to break things off in an honest way and made himself repeatedly unavailable, hoping you’d take the initiative and let him go. It is natural for you to grieve the end of a relationship that you expected to last. Surround yourself with supportive friends and family, pamper yourself, and “fake it until you make it.” Time will heal this. We promise. Dear Annie: My husband’s son is getting married in July. We have not been asked whether we would like to invite any of our close friends to the wedding. I know my husband would like to have his good friends see his son get married. Would it be proper to ask whether we could invite a few to the wedding? My husband’s exwife and her husband are inviting all of their friends and relatives. I know my husband is hurt. I have told him to call his son and just ask. Is this OK? — Concerned Stepmom Dear Concerned: Yes. Is your husband contributing to the cost of the wedding? If so, he should have been allotted a small guest list of his own. If he is not contributing, he should offer to pay for the cost of adding his friends to the event. Dear Annie: “Frustrated” said she felt taken advantage of by a friend who relies on her for transportation. You suggested setting time limits.
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As a woman who is disabled and unable to drive, time gets away from me when I’m out. I need to have the visual stimulation every now and then. “Frustrated’s” friend may be in a similar situation. And the intellectual stimulus of being with her friend may help her mood tremendously, since being stuck at home can make a person depressed. Please ask “Frustrated” to have patience for her friend. — Louisville, Ken. Dear Louisville: Many readers assumed this friend was disabled, but the writer made no mention of it. If there is a disability preventing someone from driving, of course it would require additional patience and time to be accommodating. But if the friend simply doesn’t have a license, she needs to be more considerate of those who make the effort to transport her. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd St., Hermosa Beach, Calif., 90254.
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Bullying, school demands and a lack of positive role models are just a few of the things that make growing up difficult for youth today. But an upcoming workshop hopes to shed some light on helping young people, through positive role modelling and empowering coaching. Help Build Resilience: Tools to Help Our Youth Thrive takes place Wednesday, facilitated by clinical psychologist Patricia Morgan, who specializes in helping strengthen resilience at work and home. She has had careers as an Early Childhood Educator, family counselor and parent educator and is the mother of three grown children and five grandchildren. Those who would benefit from the workshop include coaches, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, youth workers, youth leaders, teachers, parents and grandparents. Presented by Canadian Mental Health Association, Vernon and District, the workshop takes place Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. Cost to attend is a minimum donation of $10 per person, with net proceeds donated to support the Crisis Line.
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• She consistently displays and exercises leadership • She demonstrates vision, initiative, creativity and courage • She enriches and improves quality of life for others • She has an impact in her chosen field • She displays and sustains a continued commitment to her community • She promotes and supports opportunities for females • She has made Greater Vernon a better place to live 2012 Woman of the Year recipient will receive a two-night vacation at Prestige Oceanfront Resort at Sooke outside Victoria, BC.
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Community Calendar march 1
B.C. GOV’T RETIRED EMPLOYEES’ ASSOC. MEETS March 1, 12:30 at the Schubert Centre for luncheon and information sharing. GRAD FASHION SHOW AT CLARENCE FULTON SECONDARY March 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 person and can be purchased at the school office or from a Fulton grad. OLD TIME DANCE AT THE ENDERBY DRILL HALL March 1 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Music by Valley Five. Admission $6, adults; $3 students. Coffee, tea and cake included. Come out and have a good time. Everyone welcome. Info., 545-5414 or 545-4220. PRO-LIFE THRIFT STORE ONE-DAY BAG SALE March 2, come in and get a garbage bag and fill it for only $5! Includes all men’s, ladies and children’s clothes and shoes! Open Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until we are sold out, so come in early! We are at 3102-31st Ave. Call 250-545-0777 for more information. CFUW PRESENTS CAPSULE COLLEGE The Canadian College of University Women is again putting on this series of talks for the public; funds collected go for two scholarships of $2,500 to students at Okanagan College Kal campus. Admission $7 at the door or $20 for series of four. March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at OK College Lecture Theatre, “Cannabis - Curse or Cure?” with speakers David Kennedy, Cathryn Brown and Robert Kay. March 7 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Halina Centre. Ukraine Democracy and Justice. Speaker Andrea Malysh. March 14 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Halina Centre, Iceland Odyssey with Julia Lissau. March 21, Halina Centre, 9 to 11 a.m. Advocacy in India and an Artful Life, with Julie Oakes. GEORGETTE SHOP IS BURSTING WITH SUMMER CLOTHING Upscale retail capris, blouses, shorts, T-shirts, men’s golf shirts, assortment of jewelry and shoes. Shop now, folks; great selection is here! We are at 3100-28th Ave., behind Sir Winston’s Pub. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE IN VERNON March 1 at 1:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church (off Silver Star Road – turn left immediately after Stussi Sports and go to top of driveway). This year’s service theme is “I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me,” (from Matthew 25) written by the women of France. Mark your calendars to attend. All are welcome, please join us! WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE IN ARMSTRONG “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed me” prepared by the Women of France March 1 at 1 p.m., Armstrong Bible Chapel, 2145 Rosedale Ave. Call 250-546-9696 for info. Refreshments to follow service. HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential information, support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Our mission: to rescue, protect, help and prevent abuse of horses. Info. about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Monday and Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU Located in the People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors infor-
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t’s time to spring into the Okanagan Science Centre (OSC) and soak up the science with the travelling Water Works exhibition before it leaves Vernon at the end of March. Spring is also a season of renewal, and a great time to renew your OSC membership! With your OSC membership you’ll receive free admission to the Water Works galleries, where the wonders of water will WOW you! Members also receive admission to the OSC for a full year, free admission to 28 other science centres and museums in Canada and scien-sational discounts on OSC programs – like upcoming Around the World and Mad Science Spring Break camps. Support your local science centre and become a member this spring! mation, please call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See www.socialplanning.ca or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $6.50 to $8, steak dinners $9; and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. All monies from meat draws go directly to local charities. CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference. WEIGHT AND SEE DROP-IN PROGRAM Weekly program Fridays 10 a.m. - noon for families, Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses present to weigh and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. Info. available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. For more info., call 250-549-5721. MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets Fridays at 2:30 p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 558-6900 or the Peer Support Office at 542-6155.
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CHILDREN’S AUTHOR LORA BENSMILLER will be at Vernon Teach & Learn March 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a meet and greet. NEEDLES UP! The Vertigo Knitting Circle meets at Gallery Vertigo from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Knitters of all experience levels are welcome. Resident knitting gurus Janet Armstrong and Allison Griswold will help you get started or help you over hurdles. Cost is a $5 donation which supports Vertigo’s SMARTIES family drop-in art program. Coffee and cookies are served. Home baked goodies are invited. Bring your yarn and needles and join us! We are upstairs at Suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon. THE NORTH OKAN. DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB meets Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Halina Centre. All bridge players welcome. For more information, see www.vernonbridge.com THE VERNON & DIST. ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. For more info., call 250-542-7203 or see website at www.vernonanimalcare.com
BODY & SOUL WELLNESS FAIR March 2 and 3, Vernon Rec Centre, 3310-37th Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Contact Chris Madsen at 250-558-1960 or e-mail chris@chrismadsen.com INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR North Okan. Junior Academy annual fundraiser, featuring nine countries of flavour, decoration and fun for $15. March 2 from 6:15-8:15 p.m., 4699 South Grandview Flats Rd., Armstrong. Call 250-546-8330 for tickets. GIRLS ONLY FREE INDOOR INTRODUCTION TO ROWING Haven’t found your sport or activity yet? Come and learn more about rowing, it has so much to offer! Join us for four sessions in March...free...indoors...Grades 8-12...small groups...fun! Sessions will be held at the People Place, after school and on a Saturday. Heavily discounted registration for summer on water programs afterwards. Contact Lisa George 250 938 7769 lisa@gorowandpaddle.org www.vernonrowingandpaddling.com YOGA CLASSES BY DONATION TO VERNON KID SPORT Hayden Fitness, 203, 3403-30th Ave. March 2 Vinyasa Flow, 8:45 a.m.; Hatha yoga 4 p.m. March 3 Vinyasa Flow at noon; Hatha at 7:30 p.m. March 9, Vinyasa 8:45 a.m.; Hatha at 4 p.m. March 10, Vinyasa at noon, Hatha at 7:30 p.m. For info., call 250-306-7474. All proceeds will be donated to Vernon Kid Sport, which identifies needs in the community, raises funds, and supports programs that create new opportunities for young people to participate in sport. THE LUMBY & DIST. WILDLIFE ASSOC. BANQUET Annual fundraiser March 2 at Whitevalley Community Centre. Cocktails 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $12 juniors(16 & under). Tickets at the following locations in Lumby: Bloom Wellness Center, Galaxie Powder Coating, Terry’s Automotive, Antlers Cold Beer & Wine, KBM Auto and Fishers Hardware in Vernon. Meat donations appreciated, please contact Mike Blain at 250-547-6403. FRIENDS OF THE VERNON MUSEUM AGM Annual general meeting March 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the museum, 3009-32nd Ave. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome. VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH HOLDS GRIEF PROGRAM called Shiva, a safe place to process loss and grief, and know that you are not alone. March 4 to April 22. Pre-registration required. Contact Vicki at 250-545-7105 or Vicki@vernonalliance.org FUNDRAISER FOR THE SUNSHINE FOUNDATION OF CANADA Anja Rietdorf is going on a bike ride to raise money for the Sunshine Foundation of Canada which lets dreams come true for children with severe physical disabilities or life threatening illness. A fundraiser to support the ride takes place March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Talkin’ Donkey, with live music by Rob Dinwoodie and a silent auction. Also, slide show of families who went to Disneyland.
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Marjory Ellen (Marj) Cook was born on April 18th, 1920 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was called Home to be with her Lord on February 24th, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Marj will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Catherine (Robert Scafe) Rypkema of Vernon, B.C.; two grandsons, Darcy (Jen) of Vernon, B.C. and Travis (Kelli) of Armstrong, B.C.; two greatgrandchildren, Brayden and Brooklynn; Robert’s sons, Dustin and Kyle; one niece, Coleene (Bruce) Major; one nephew, Clark Cook and their families of Winnipeg, Manitoba; and her former son-in-law, Meindert Rypkema. She was preceded in death by seven infant daughters; her former husband, Patrick Meagher; and her only brother, Wilfred Cook. Marj enjoyed bowling, dancing, crocheting and needlework. Her family were most important in her life and she spent as much time with them as she could. She will be forever loved and missed by them. A private family Graveside Service at the Pleasant Cemetery will precede a Reception which will be held in the Meeting Room at The Schubert Centre on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 from 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. In respecting Marj’s wishes everyone is asked to wear bright colored clothing when attending the celebration of her life. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Marj to the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation, 938-28th Avenue West, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4H4. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all the staff of Cottage #2 at Heron Grove for the awesome care you gave to Marj while she was a resident there. The love and attention you gave to her will never be forgotten. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Lost & Found Found a dog at BX dog park (Feb 24/13) around 10:30am. Looking for his owner!! Someone must be missing him. He was hurt, (tore a nail completely off) and has gotten medical attention. If you are missing a medium sized dog, that is not fixed, and has no collar/tags or tattoos. 250558-9491. He is tan/reddish in colour, with lab like features but unsure of exact breed.
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REMPLE, Rose Marion It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Marion Remple on February 22, 2013 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
Rose Remple With heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Rose Marion Remple on February 22nd at Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 88. She is survived by her children, Loretta Herbus (Helmut), Wilfred Eadie (Trudy), Douglas Eadie (Gloria), Carol Melanson (Robert), Gary Eadie, Julie Calderbank (Peter), Kenneth Eadie, Lorraine Higgs (Tom), Sandra Fleming (Don), 26 grandchildren, and 31 greatgrandchildren, her sisters, Margaret Bilyk, and Irene Carbonneau (Laval). She was predeceased by her first husband Wilfred Eadie, second husband Wilfred Remple, her son Brett Michael, granddaughter Candace, and great-granddaughter Carys. Rose was a loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend. Widowed at a young age she worked hard to provide for her family. Her loving, cheerful, hospitable spirit enriched the lives of others throughout her life. Her legacy to her family is a lasting spiritual heritage. She lived her faith. The family wishes to thank Dr. Leroux, the staff of Heron Grove, and the Community Care nurses for their support and kindness to our mother. The memorial service will be held at Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1424 Mission Road in Vernon at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 2nd with Thomas Higgs officiating.
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David Armour Laird
Sept. 18 1922 – Feb. 20 2013 Died peacefully at 90 years of age in Hospice, Vernon B.C. Predeceased by beloved wife Teresa Jan. 20 2012. Survived by daughter Maureen (John) Delves, Kamloops B.C, son David (Leslie) Laird, Victoria B.C., daughter Barbara (Joe) Wrobel, Vernon B.C., and honourary daughter Pam (Rich) Meunier and family Calgary, Alta., six grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Brothers Jack and Albert, sisters, Lorraine, Mabel and Laurel. Born and raised in Vancouver B.C., dad was a man of great charm, collecting friends wherever he went. He was an extraordinarily talented goldsmith, creating many beautiful pieces of jewellery well into his 80’s. For those he admired and loved he handcrafted treasures to be proudly handed down to future generations. Sincere thanks for the dedicated care dad received from Dr. David Arnold and the caregivers of Nurse Next Door. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Judith (Judy) Anita Mohr on February 20th, 2013 at the age of 61 years. Judy was born into a unique family. She came into this world at The Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops BC as a triplet. Judy and her two sisters were the ÄŽrst surviving triplets to be born in this hospital. Judith, Katherine and >ynda were idenĆ&#x;cal triplets at birth, and wore bracelets lest they be midžed up. This unique family was further enhanced with the birth of three more children including a set of twins. Judy moved to the sernon Area in her late teens and spent her enĆ&#x;re life there. She worked for many years with Bertelson Plumbing and as a recepĆ&#x;onist at Steiner and Company as a legal assistant. She was acĆ&#x;vely involved in the community and freely gave of herself to many organiÇŒaĆ&#x;ons throughout Vernon and the Okanagan Valley. She was also a proud member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of Vernon and will be missed by her many sisters there. Judy had many accomplishments to be proud of but her pride and ĹŠoy was starĆ&#x;ng her own business, Angels To The Rescue. This was tailor made for Judy because it was all about helping others, in this case, seniors who were moving from their homes to Assisted Care FaciliĆ&#x;es. Judy was an avid and accomplished gardener. Those of us close to Judy used to joke about our annual tour of her yard as she proudly showed oÄŤ her creaĆ&#x;ons each year. It was in Vernon BC, that Judy met and married her soul mate, Robert Mohr. They and their combined families had over 30 wonderful years together. Judy was predeceased by her loving husband, Bob, on October 2012, her parents John and Patricia Richards and her sister Diane Mary. The memory of Judy will be forever cherished and remembered by her children, Michael (Nicole), Donald, Gordon (Chris), Lonnie (Brian), Dan (Pete) and Jim. She is further survived by her triplet sisters, Katherine and Lynda and her twin brother and sister, Chris and Noreen. To carry on her legacy, Judy is also survived by her many grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Judy will be especially missed by her close companion and friend of her mother, Ruth Whitson who Judy spent many hours with. Funeral Arrangements for Judy are in care of Pleasant Valley Funeral Services. In Lieu of Flowers, the family request that if you wish to honour JudyÍ›s memory please make a donaĆ&#x;on to a charity that is dear to your heart. A celebraĆ&#x;on of life and informal tea will be held in JudyÍ›s honour on Saturday March 2, 2013 from 2-4 pm at the Oyama Community Hall, 15710 Oyama Road. Time for me to go now, I have not the Ć&#x;me to say goodbye Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.
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Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On Call Boat Truck driver Canada/US; Full Time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please. We require 4 local Full Time Class 1 drivers for local Okanagan Company. 2 yrs experience preferred. Please fax resume with current abstract & position applying for to 250546-0600. No Phone Calls Please.
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REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT
Busy 6 person Re/Max real estate team requires a part time office assistant. Hours can be somewhat flexible but ideally 20 to 32 hours per week. Good working environment but always changing and fast paced. Real estate / office experience a definite asset but not required. Service oriented attitude and your own transportation a must. Please send resume along with a cover letter / note explaining your present situation, employment goals & wage expectations to Box 1, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5. All applications will be treated with complete confidence.
Office Admin Assistant Permanent part time - 20 hours / week, flexible schedule. Must have an aptitude for detail and organization and be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Bookkeeping, Database development, MS office environment, social media, client liaison and quotes for wine tours. HTML and Photoshop an asset. Submit resumes via email to mary-jo@virtualvernon.com Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
LOCKWOOD BROS. CONCRETE PRODUCTS
A CSA-certified precast & prestressed concrete manufacturing facility located 10km north of Vernon, is hiring immediately for production personnel. Please highlight relevant experience of the following: • Fast paced production environment • Blueprint, construction drawing comprehension • Experience with power tools • Rebar installation • Concrete placing and finishing These positions are full time (40 hrs/week, M-F) and are eligible for the company benefit plan. Rates are negotiable based on experience, attitude and solid references. Please provide a minimum of two recent & relevant references. Resumes are preferred to be delivered to the front desk at 1140 Hwy 97A, Armstrong, BC, but can be faxed to 250-546-6971 or emailed to info@lockwoodbros.ca
Vernon Golf & Country Club Is now accepting resumes for the upcoming season.
Be part of a dynamic team POSITIONS AVAILABLE: • Servers (Must be 19) Email: Candice@vernongolf.com • Cooks - Experience necessary • Dishwashers Email: chef@vernongolf.com • Golf Shop Sales Staff Email: shannon@vernongolf.com Please see details on the website www.vernongolf.com No phone calls please Only short listed applicants will be contacted
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Orchard in Coldstream requires person for thinning, pruning & picking apples. $10.25/hr or piece work rate. Long hours, 6days/week. June20-Oct31. Send resume to rn4150@gmail.com
Help Wanted Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club
NOW HIRING FOR THE 2013 SEASON Line cooks, Servers, Bartenders and concession workers Please apply in person or email your resume to info@spallumcheengolf.com or fax it to
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Servers wanted for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Must be committed to providing top quality service, reliable, have a positive attitude and be willing to learn. One year experience min. Serving It Right required for lunch and evening shifts. Apply with resume at front desk Attn: Mike Brooks BEST WESTERN PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre
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F/T & P/T EXPERIENCED COOKS & EXPERIENCED SERVERS REQUIRED.
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Do you have a strong understanding of social media and the internet? An interest in marketing? If so, Vernon Dodge wants you! A pay plan that rewards your growing success, potential for benefits and a flexible time schedule are just some of the highlights for the right candidate. This job is open to young and old, male or female. No selling required, just a desire to draw positive attention and create a buzz.
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Apply with resume in person at 4795 - 34th St, Vernon (Across from Holiday Inn)
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Must be Available Days & Evenings. Min. 3 yrs exp. Benefits available.
Experienced Class 1 Driver to operate various types of equipment in the local area. Fax resume and abstract to 250-545-3075
No phone calls and no drop ins please. Email only to sales@vernondodge.com
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KITCHEN POSITION AVAILABLE WAITRESS / WAITER POSITION Apply with resume to 3302B 29th St, Vernon. or Email: www.littletex.ca
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CASUAL RESIDENTIAL WORKER Licensed Specialized Care Facility
TWIN CEDARS We can offer you the following:
• BCGEU wages • Benefits • Friendly/fun environment If you have; certificate and/or experience with mentally challenged adults, current first aid, a valid drivers license & cooking experience is an asset, then send us your resume and come join our team!
Tel: (250) 542-4983 Fax: (250) 542-4924
3201 - 37th Avenue Vernon, BC • V1T 2Y4
MacKenzie Camp on beautiful Mabel Lake, Enderby, BC
Dr. Dale Henry is looking for an experienced CDA. Prostho module an asset. Hours are Tuesday Wednesday - Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Resumes can be dropped off at …
201, 3306 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon or faxed to 250-545-6872 or email: docsmiley@ shawcable.com Millwork-Cabinet Co. Need experienced cabinet maker. Steady-part time position. Painter/Sprayer (beneficial) Email: richklas@telus.net Phone: 250-546-6231
Wages will be negotiated depending on experience. Please submit resume to 7118 L&A Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3S8 or fax resume to 250-503-1562 or email salesredgwell@shaw.ca No phone calls please.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Renee Hubert 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 Ave., Vernon , BC V1T 2B6
AUTO PARTS DISMANTLER. DO YOU HAVE TOOLS, MECHANICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS? D&M AUTO RECYCLING HAS AN OPENING FOR YOU. 40 HOURS PER WEEK, BENEFITS AFTER 3 MONTHS. APPLY BY EMAIL: ACCOUNTING@AUTORECYCLING.COM Cherry Sorters, Pickers & Pruners required $10.25/hr. February 11 - November 30. Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area. Apply with online form @ www.kalwoodfarms.com EXPERIENCED CDA required for Dr. Dale Henry, starting April. Prostho module an asset. Office Hours TuesdayWednesday-Thursday 7:30am - 6pm. Resumes to: 201-330632nd Ave, Vernon, V1T 2M6 Fax 250-545-6872 or email: docsmiley@shawcable.com Janitorial staff required for 2 positions with our company. P/T evenings, experience pref but not essential. Must be bondable and conscientious. For light duty and office clean. Fax resume 250-712-1690 or email to alpinebms@hotmail.com Male Care Aide required to care for a Quadraplegic male. P/T & on call. Reply to Box #4 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave. Vernon BC V1T 1P5 North Enderby Timber is looking to hire Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.
Farm Services
Now accepting applications for: • Camp Director • Cook • Waterfront Director • First Aid Director and • Counsellors
Farm Services David
CLOSING DATE March 31, 2013 Applications / resumes to: MacKenize Camp Box 133, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 or email: maccamp@shaw.ca For detailed job descriptions visit our website at www.mackenziecamp.ca All positions require a current criminal record check.
Lumby, BC
250-549-0324 or
250-547-6815 Financial Services
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Shavings Sawdust Wood chips Hog fuel Bark Mulch Cedar Mulch Fir Mulch 10-40 Yard Loads • Ogogrow
Financial Services
Employment Help Wanted ORCHARD WORKERS Pruning, harvesting $10.25/hr or piece rate 10/hrs per day, June 20 to Oct. 31. Gutknecht Orchards Ltd., Vernon Fax: 250-542-6647 email: begutknecht@shaw.ca
Residential Care Aide - Vernon
Permanent Part time scheduled hours 25hrs p/wk min. RCA or Equivalent. Email resume and covering letter to kareaide11@gmail.com Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca Trailer wash person required. Responsible for washing 53ft trailers & other general duties, Mon to Fri. Must be able to work outside in all conditions, must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license. All equipment supplied. Please Fax Resume to 250-546-0600, no phone calls please. USED AUTO PARTS shipper/receiver fast paced environment, must be physically fit. Computer, telephone, customer service, forklift operation, ability to meet deadlines. Benefits after 3 months. apply: lynne@autorecycling.com Wanted P/T maintenance person for local apartment building. 250-550-4069
Trades, Technical AMS Solutions Inc. is seeking Junior, Intermediate and Senior Controls Engineers for our Enderby, BC office. AMS primarily serves the wood product industry which provides the opportunity for successful applicants to apply their skills and deploy leading - edge technologies on many different machines & processes. Typical projects involve PLC/HMI programming, Motion control, Network design, and Control Panel / Console layouts. www.amss.ca/Employment Established Roofing Company requires F/T metal roofer’s, shinglers, & labourers. Transportation a must. Reply to Box # 5 c/o The Morning Star, 4407-25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5
FITTER/FABRICATOR
Maple Ridge shop req. full time Fitter/Fabricator with specific pressure vessel/heat exchanger experience. Can interpret shop dwgs is well versed in layout, fitting and tacking of pressure vessel tube and shell heat exchangers & tanks w/minimum supervision. Competitive Salary, with Benefits Including Pension. Please e-mail resume emmfg.com
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Retired but not Tired DUMP RUNS - Little Giant Trucking. (250)546-6022, 250-308-9250
Services
Art/Music/Dancing ART CLASSES: All Skill Levels beginning March 4th. 4 & 6 week classes available, Water Colour, Acrylic, Oil, Pastel. Teacher Kasandra Bardell has 30 years experience. For Class times call 250-549-2164
Counselling 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
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653.www.4pillars.ca
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION A-Z Renovations • Renos • Repairs • Home Projects • Kitchen • Bathroom • Electrical • Plumbing • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp
Call Robert
250-309-4802
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TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES
250.308.6230 • • • •
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount
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‘Framing to Flooring’ Licensed & Insured
DRYWALL
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Concrete
Construction
SENIORS DISCOUNT
- Framing - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl - Decks/Patios - Renos Complete - Post & Beam
Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268
You Belong
HERE! CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900 BOOKKEEPING
ELECTRONICS
Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiling • Decks • Cabinets Need Help? Please Call...
Bob - 250.275.0706 Inside - Out WWW.INSIDEOUTVERNON.CA
BATHROOM REMODELS TILING • DECKING WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS CARPENTRY • PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS
John 250.307.4234
DAVIES DRYWALL
SOFFITS
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PAINTING
You Belong You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
549-0115
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
308-9783 549-5140
FITNESS EQUIP REPAIRS
OK Landing Lawn & Garden RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | STRATA
• SPRING CLEANUP • Leaf Removal • Mowing • Aeration • Nutrient Management • Weeding • Pruning • Shrub & Hedge Shaping
Call Jake BUS. CELL. 250-351-5478
Accounting & Bookkeeping Services including payroll, e-filing, corporate & income tax and year end. Certified Professional Bookkeeper - IPBC member reliable, accurate, no-nonsense hkaccounting@shaw.ca | 778-475-4997
HARDI-PLANK
CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
LANDSCAPING
ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
SIDING
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981
CHRIS - 250-540-0025
CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
Fitness Equipment Repairs CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
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Ray Sephton 250-306-3630
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WINDOW CLEANING
ROOFING Glendale Roofing & Renovations
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Burk’s Renovations
HERE!
“All Your Concrete Needs” - Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs
RENOVATIONS • FRAMING SIDING • CONCRETE FORMING
• • • • •
TIM 250-307-8772
CONSTRUCTION
• SAVE 25% on construction costs • 30 years experience
PAT 250-549-0784
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Seniors Discount Free Estimates Emergency Repairs
We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price. Book now!
Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193
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Services
Services
Cleaning Services
Painting & Decorating
CLEANING to Perfection! Senior Assistance available. Call Janice 250-309-0876 HOUSE CLEANING Residential and Commercial. references available please call Val @ 250-545-1434 SPRING CLEANING? Drop off your sleeping bags/duvets/comforters/horse blankets, at Sunshine Laundry Express located on Hwy 6next to Tim Hortons.Bring in this ad for a $2.00 discount per item.
WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
(1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs
Moving & Storage
PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706
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
Small ads, BIG deals!
1st & 2nd Cut HAY no rain, in a barn. Delivery available. (250)545-1817 Alfalfa grass mix, under cover, $5.50/bale. Call 250309-5956 or 250-542-9419
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Routes Available Consider being an independent carrier for
MorningStar
The
Students & adults both welcome! ARMSTRONG RT 512 - Colony St & Pheasant Ridge Dr • Available now BELLA VISTA RT 7 - 4900 Blk, Heritage Dr • Available Apr 3 HARWOOD SCHOOL AREA RT 44 - 41 Ave & 20 St • Available Mar 13 or ASAP LUMBY RT 601 - Saddleview & Mountainview • Available now MISSION HILL RT 17 - 21 Ave & 34 St • Available Mar 13 RT 16 - 17 Ave & 37 St • Available Mar 13 Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901
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Pets & Livestock
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay
Pets
CLEAN dry wheat straw, round. bales, delivery avail Ph 250-558-9509 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158. Ginseng tarps 24’ x 80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. Grass Alfalfa Hay, $5/bale. 1 (250)546-6069 Hay for sale, all grass, barn stored, smaller bales, no rain $3.ea. First cut. Call or Haul Sun to Thurs. 250-547-6211. Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910. Hay for Sale - Barn stored round bales. $40/bale. Approx 900lb/bales. (250)558-9791 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630
Vernon Animal Care Society featured
CAT OF THE WEEK
Gretchen is a young 10 years, but to look at her you would never know it. This girl is loving, playful and very affectionate. For more info or to adopt please call Crescent Falls Vet Hospital at 250-545-8200 during business hours.
Merchandise for Sale
Building Supplies
Medical Supplies
Sporting Goods
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
Firearms
Merchandise for Sale
Wanted: Hunting Rifle, bolt or lever action. (250)546-3505 or 250-540-7873
Pets
Building Supplies
Furniture
WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996
PEOPLES CHOICE
24/7 • anonymous • confidential • in your language
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Livestock
CONCRETE WORK
Driveways, Retaining walls, Patios, Decks, Sidewalks & steps FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
250-545-6251 24/7 • In Vernon since 1973
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
FREE
Removal of all unwanted metals and vehicles. No vehicle or metal too big
250-351-9666 • 250-938-4174
RealEstate wEEkly WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE
HUGE MATTRESS SALE! Queen Set: $60 King Set: $75
Please contact HeeSon Domay at 250-55-7777 heeson@vernonexpress.com 53” TV. $350. Dining room set, solid oak, 6 chairs & hutch.$800. (250)260-1769 Queen size bed. $150. Adjustable 4 wheel walker w/ hand brakes. $200. (250)5456942
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 Industrial Metal Lathe & Drill Press. 1(250)546-6114 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
Open Houses
WEEK-END DRIVE
alexis park 5, 3804 - 32 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $179,900
bx 5168 Haynes Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 2:00 $369,900
east Hill 1702 - 39 Ave Sunday, 1:15 - 2:15 $419,000
enderby 153 West Enderby Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $475,000
middleton mountain 576 Mt Thor Dr Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 $699,900
3407 - 42 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $310,000
city 40, 3900 - 27 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $205,000
4200 Cascade Dr Sunday, 12:00 - 1:00 $479,500
footHills 10, 1404 Copper Mtn Crt Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $439,900
478 Mt Moore Pl Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $599,000
armstrong 3535 Wood Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $379,500 bella vista 2, 4724 Heritage Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $299,900 bx 7118 L&A Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $674,000
To be replaced 26, 4303 - 27 Ave Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 $199,900 coldstream 31, 8508 Clerke Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $129,900 desert cove 855 - 8 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $295,000
1306 - 41 Ave Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 $399,900
1021 Windsor Pl Sat & Sun, 2:30 - 4:00 $379,000 1605 - 39 Ave Sunday, 11:00 - 2:00 $324,900 enderby 102 Reservoir Rd Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30 $374,900
Harwood 8, 4311 - 20 St Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $199,900 31, 4701 PV Rd Sunday, 1:30 - 4:00 $54,900 lake country 12833 Cliffshore Dr Sunday, 3:30 - 5:30 $618,800
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
Lets You Live Life.
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Merchandise for Sale
8 Flat Trusses 30’ long $50each obo. 4 flat trusses 25’ long $40each obo. 70’ of 2” custom steel railing, In 5 sections b/w 23’-17’ long, $700 obo. 2 urinals equipped w/flush handles, $300/each obo. Cafe style serving counter. Seats 10, glass display, cash register, d/w, m/w areas. Cabinets, drawers. Lazy susans x2, Sink. Fully wired, must see! Cost $12,000 asking $4,500. 250-938-5749
Hunter Dad wanting to purchase hunting rifles, shotguns or target pistols, small repairs requiring TLC okay! 250-5587030
www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com
Merchandise for Sale
mission Hill 3913 - 21A Ave Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 $374,500 okanagan landing 93, 7760 OK Landing Rd Sat & Sun, 12:30 - 2:00 $499,900 11, 6600 OK Landing Rd Sunday, 2:30 - 4:00 $334,900 westmount 105, 5005 Heritage Dr Sunday, 2:30 - 4:30 $239,900
Beachcomber 578 Hybrid Hot tub, hush pump system, everlite mood lighting, reflex foot massage, jet seats. Seats 6-8 people, Great condition, needs new cover. $9000 New, Asking $3999 obo. Phone 1(250)503-4652 Fish Boat Trailer $500. or trade for a utility trailer. (250)549-3696 Free Scrap Metal & Vehicle Removal. Nothing too big or too small! We buy batteries, $4 min 5. Call (250)309-6107 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Nokian tires 215/55R16 - 8 summers, 4 winter 225/55R16 $700./all; New Floor mats for Passatt grey $70. Shaw digital Box $100. 250-558-3570 Scooter-Metoer red, exc cond 50 amp/hr battery, basket, windshield, eclipse rear tote, $1800.obo (250)542-1201 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 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069
Misc. Wanted
Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale REDUCED for Quick Sale!
GREAT 2bed/2bath, 1080sqft Balcony, gas fp, elevator, a/c. Secure entry, ug park, storage Near sr/cntr, Safeway, town Bus stop, n/p, no rentals. New roof, new paint. Available Full information & photos at OKHomeseller.com #26730 OPEN HOUSE Sundays 1-4 at 3705 - 30th Avenue Or please phone to view (250)545-2983 $169,900
Commercial/ Industrial Property OFFICE for Lease: 1000 sq ft + heritage house conversion. Updated. Downtown Vernon. Great for medical/ dental/massage/professional. Wheelchair accessible. Cabinetry included. Ample Parking on site. $1000/mo. Call to view: 250 308-2266. Available immediately.
For Sale By Owner CHOICE East Hill location 3bdrm, 1bath home. Large lot. $295,000. 1(250)558-3005 Large 3bdrm house, large lot, very private, 9308-Aberdeen Rd, Coldstream, $415,000. 250-546-8630. ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576
Homes Wanted
Gold & Silver. Private buyer buying coins, jewelry, silverware, nuggets ect. I can come to you! Todd 250-864-3521 Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-863-3082 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/pipe, plumbing, brass valves, wire, radiators etc., 250-546-3556
Renovated Centrepoint condo 2 bedroom, 2 bath Covered parking Private; deck Laundry in unit All ages & rentals welcome. MLS® Michele Blais 250-260-8740
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003
Garage/Moving sale. Wide selection of household items & clothing. 7478-Flemming Rd, Vernon, Sat, March 2nd-8am1pm.
ESTATE & COLLECTIBLE YARD SALE: 441 Rockland Dr. Sat, Mar 2, 8am-2pm. Households, furniture, tools & memorabilia, HD Collectables & more.
(In the Industrial Park - very end of the road next to Nichol Brothers Trucking) Sat, March 2, 8 am
JUNK & DISORDERLY MOVING SALE!!! Armstrong 4310 Spallumcheen Dr
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
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Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Homes Wanted
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
WANTED: EAST HILL PROPERTIES
✔ 3-4 bedroom home with suite potential, larger kitchen, backyard, walk to downtown, under $300,000. ✔ 4-5 bedroom home with suite potential eventually. Heritage welcome. Walk to downtown, private & larger yard. ✔ Heritage home wanted. 4-5 bedrooms, yard, garage or space for one, renovated or not. Michele Blais Sutton Group Realty 250-260-8740
Mobile Homes & Parks ✰
Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet. Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca
Real Estate 2013 DEPRECIATION REPORTS:
Dynamic Reserve Fund Studies Inc. is ready to assist your strata development. Don’t delay. For professional and timely service CALL 1-855-853-8255 or go to: www.DYNAMICRFS.COM
Rentals Acreage
1 bedroom apt. Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.
To view call
250-545-1519 Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane
Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257
A New Tradition of Quality Living
Darren Chinchilla 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
URBAN POINTE
Multi-family site 0.59 acre in downtown location Zoned R3 for duplex, 4-plex or larger. Flat, easy to build on site. Out of area owner wants it sold now & has listed much below assessed value for quick sale.
$137,000 MLS
Available Mar. 1st
THE PLACE to Live in Vernon
LUMBY
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Columbia Apartments
®
Bjorn Edblad 250.308.7134 Royal LePage Downtown Realty
bjorn@vernon4sale.com
1 and 2 Bedroom Modern Suites starting at $730.00 Central location New appliances, Elevator On-Site Resident Manager Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing See what we have to offer! Incentives with 12 month lease
Call 250-307-5522 1bdrm, East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Avail Feb 1st 250-260-5870.
Beautiful one or two bedroom suite available at the Victorian Retirement Residence. 250 545-0470. 3306 22nd Street Vernon, B.C. www.victorianvernon.com
Northland Asset Management 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
Best location for Great Living
Townhouses
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 …
250-549-4467
SUN VALLEY MALL Available February 15
1 Bdrm Unit (2 levels)
No smoking, no pets, adult living. Please call for an appointment to view
250-275-6224 References required.
Morris Manor FREE Scooter Parking Rental Incentives
1 Bedroom
Senior oriented building Across from Schubert Centre Heat & hot water included. Call Mike
250-542-8989 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
MUST SEE! Clean, cozy, comfortable, 720 sq. ft. freshly painted and carpeted apartment located in a park-like setting. Close to downtown and all amenities. $610. 250-542-5498
VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS
1604 31st Street 45+ Building Bachelor Suite, 1 & 2 Bedroom Available
• NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator
250-558-9696
CONDO FOR RENT
2 bedroom condo with outside entrance. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer. Located at 1047 Middleton Way. $795 per month, available now. Call 250-558-8728
1903 31A Street ■ 1 Bedroom ■ Adult ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
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Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm suite, close to school, avail now. $650.util incl. 250307-3886 or 250-542-0527. 2bdrm, upper floor of duplex, Longacre Dr, private yard, fruit trees, stove/fridge dish washer washer/dryer outlets, require quiet tenants, n/s, no dogs. $700/mo, Paul 306-541-6912 2bdrm West Kelowna Unit, Avail now. Reno’d, 5 appls, incl’s new w/d & parking, NS, NP. $900 +utils, 250-767-6330 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1000/mo.+ water utility 250-550-4396 3bdrm 1 bath, w/d, n/s, pet neg, $900/mo Avail Now. 250558-0969, 250-938-1957 3bdrm+garage, Harwood area small pet considered. (n/p preferred)$1200 + 60% utils or $1350. all inclusive. Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 3 plex,3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, nice, clean, reno’d,avail now. 250503-6034 or 250-307-5120. Large 3bdrm, 1.5-bath, 5-appl, N/S, pet friendly, $1200 incl util. Immed. 250-542-0122
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• 3 bedroom larger lower suite of home. 2 pc bath (shower, no tub), yard, street parking. Pets OK. $895 incl utilities. vernonhomes.ca/forrent 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 Large country lower, on 3 acres, between Hillview & V.S.S.schools. 2 bdrm, f/p, d/w, covered patio, carport, very large yard. 1 year lease. $1150 pm all util & appl incl. March 1. 250-503-4959. MOBILE Home for Rent, $750 month, Olalla, 1/2 hr south of Penticton, 2 bdrm, W/D, F/S, Lrg fenced yard, Avail March 15, (250)499-9703
Recreation For rent cabin and lot + 2 other lots. 50x100 on Ok Lake Avail. April 1. 1-604-794-3318
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 Bachelor room for rent in Coldstream family home on acreage. Private entrance, covered parking, gas fire place, sliding glass door to deck and back yard. On bus route, small fridge, microwave, hot plates with access to full kitchen. Shared bathroom & laundry facility. Single person only, np, absolutely ns, or parities, $550 incl wifi & utlil. Call Danny 250-260-3697 7788-212-3697 East Hill House. F/M wanted to share house with 2 other OVCMT students, n/s, n/p, all utilities included, cable, wifi, laundry. $500/mo Call 250549-0256 or 250-231-3037
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Suites, Upper 1bdrm, BX, furn’d, Mar 1. Priv entry, balcony, beautiful view. Suits 1 person. N/dogs, N/S. $600 incl utils. 250-542-3450 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 + den,(attached to home), beautiful view, $850 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail. 250-549-5054. NEAR new library, reno’d 1bdrm w/hardwood flrs. $600 incl heat/hot water. N/S, N/P. (250)542-0153
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Auto Services Quality Auto Body work, back to metal, $55/hr. Call 250-547-0081
Cars - Domestic 2000 Buick Lesabre, new tires, tune up, champagne, PDL, PW, KE, DIC Center and more. 124,000kms. Exc cond. $3800 obo. 250-549-1066 2000 Chrysler Neon. 156KM. In good cond. Upholstery perfect cond., body almost in perfect cond. A/C. AM/FM, CD player & Cruise control. $2400 obo. (778)475-2125 2000 Sunfire, low kms $2800.obo (250)306-9786 2008 Ford Focus, low mileage. Excellent condition! $9,500 obo. 1(250)558-3005
Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 Hyundai Accent 5spd. 1.8 litre. Good cond. Great on gas. $2000.obo 250-549-3274
Recreational/Sale 1995 Citation Supreme 26’-RL 5th Wheel, Loaded, lrg f/s, microwave. Bathroom & shower separate. Exc cond. $13,000. obo. 250-542-2838
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**Redeem your earned Superbucks® value towards the purchase of Merchandise at participating stores (excluding tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets, gas and prescriptions). With each fuel purchase when you use your President’s Choice Financial® MasterCard® or President’s Choice Financial® debit card as payment, you will receive 7 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. When you use any other method of payment, you will receive 3.5 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. Superbucks® value expires 60 days after date of issue. Superbucks® value are not redeemable at third party businesses within participating stores, the gas bar, or on the purchase of tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets and prescriptions. Superbucks® value has no cash value and no cash will be returned for any unused portion. Identification may be required at the time of redemption. See Superbucks® receipt for more details. ® Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. ©2013. † MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank a licensee of the mark. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial personal banking products are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC.
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Prices are in effect until Sunday, March 3, 2013 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/ TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. *Guaranteed Lowest Prices applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s print advertisement. Our major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Identical items are defined as same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes and carried at this store location. We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time. **We Match Prices! Look for the symbol in store. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match select items in our major supermarket competitors’ flyers throughout the week. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and for fresh produce, meat and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us).
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Students from the Faculty of Medicine and the School of Nursing at UBC’s Okanagan campus are working collaboratively to provide health action teams for the local community. The newly-established Community Action Teams for Community Health B.C. are groups of medical and nursing students that work
together and with public health organizations to assess health risks and provide disease prevention information and strategies to local residents. “The goal of CATCH B.C. is to help improve the health of at risk community members while exposing students to interprofessional practice,” said Dr. Charlotte Jones, associate professor of
medicine. “Students help to address the health needs of diverse populations within our community and they gain valuable experience working in a collaborative environment, similar to that in which they will practice upon graduating from their respective programs.” CATCH B.C. recently conducted its first public health
event in Kelowna. Students provided free health assessments to more than 100 participants. After measuring each participant’s blood pressure, they used the Canadian dia-
betes risk questionnaire to assess each participant’s risk for diabetes. The students also provided healthy lifestyle recommendations to each individual. “We are able to raise
awareness about high risk factors and provide advice on healthy lifestyles,” said Robyn Fedediko, a nursing student. “Each participant is given a risk assessment
from low to moderate and then they are given some advice based on their risk level — that advice might include a possible follow-up with the appropriate health care professional.”
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Premier Christy Clark speaks to international LNG conference in Vancouver Monday. gas developments to to LNG export facilities on B.C.’s North Coast. The Pacific Trails pipeline is to run 463 km from Summit Lake to Prince George to Kitimat. At the conference, the province and Chevron Canada signed a benefit sharing agreement that they said will provide up to $200 million to aboriginal groups on the route over the life of the project. First Nations that signed the agreement are the Haisla, Kitselas, Lax Kw’alaams, Lheidli T’enneh, McLeod Lake, Mtlakatla, Nadleh Whut’en, Nak’azdli, Nee Tai Buhn, Saik’uz, Skin Tyee, Stellat’en, Ts’il Kaz Kog, West Moberly and Wet’suwet’en.
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B.C.’s natural gas exploration royalty credit program is worth up to $120 million this year, but it’s not a subsidy to industry, Premier Christy Clark says. Clark announced the total at an international conference on liquefied natural gas exports Monday, boasting that costs are higher for other producers. “Australia’s the main competition, and it looks like we’re leaving them in the dust more and more every day,” Clark told delegates at the Vancouver convention centre. B.C.’s royalty credit program is going into its 12th year. It provides breaks on natural gas royalty payments to companies that commit to building new roads and pipelines for gas production in remote areas. Clark said the program recovers its initial cost at a rate of $2.50 for every dollar given out, because it stimulates gas production that otherwise wouldn’t take place. The program was credited with luring drilling rigs away from Alberta to B.C.’s remote northeast shale gas deposits in previous years. Clark also announced a $32 million provincial loan to 15 aboriginal communities on the route of a new natural gas pipeline from northeast
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Enjoy a shopping experience like nowhere else. New inventory coming in everyday. Browse around, take your time, stop and have a coffee and one of our fresh baked daily deli treats. Make it a relaxing experience.
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