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he room is full of teenage boys, and instead of the constant chatter of a TV or the explosive sounds of video games filling the space, just the sound of their voices and their mentors are audible. That was the goal of the project. The Latter Day Saints Venture Scouting group wanted to pick a winter project that would take the boys, ages 11 to 18, away from their TVs and computers and have them focus on something tangible. Many ideas were pitched but the one that stood out after a paddling excursion last summer was to have each boy build a wooden kayak. “We feel they need to do projects that are handson and that they will have something tangible at the end of it,” said James Burnham, one of the leaders of the project. Some might think that the prospect of working six hours a week on a handmade wooden kayak would not appeal to the average teenage boy but that doesn’t seem to be the case. “We went on a kayaking trip before and we were pretty amped about it (the building project) because we knew what kayaks were about but we had never actually built one before,” said Caden Brown, 18. “We already have a trip planned for after, assuming these things float,” laughs Wyatt Tarr, 16. More is taking place on the ground floor of the Nixon Wenger Law building than kids building kayaks.

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Jensen Huggins, 14, works with his dad Jeff Huggins on attaching the pieces of the wooden kayak together with wire. Dave Salmon (right) helps his grandson Alex Salmon, 15, with his kayak. They are working side by side with their friends, dads, grandpas and volunteers, learning and problem solving together. “By ourselves it would be really hard but we have so many people helping out and we have each other as well,” said James Whibley, 17. When Dave Salmon jokes about not being very helpful on the project, his grandson, Alex Salmon, 15, pipes up, telling his grandfather that he has helped him a lot.

“We are having a great time and it is fun doing things together,” said Dave Salmon. A total of 19 wooden kayaks are being made by the group and it has turned into a community project. The total cost of the materials for all the kayaks is $12,000 so the group has been working hard on fundraising to cover the costs, holding bottle drives, shovelling snow and putting up Christmas lights. They have received

help from local businesses, including being loaned the large unfinished office space in the Nixon Wenger Law building. With each kayak taking at least a total of 80 hours each to make, they hope to have their finished projects on the water by May. After a winter of hard work each boy will be left with a kayak and the knowledge that he made it with his own hands, thanks to the help of his friends and family.

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Customers who rarely turn on the tap will start paying more for water. Greater Vernon water rates are climbing three per cent across the board, including for those who only use up to 20 cubic metres. Previously they paid no consumption fee. “I know we need the money but these are the people who use the least amount of money,” said director Bob Spiers, who opposed the 2013 utility budget. However, Regional District of North Okanagan staff defend placing a fee on low consumption. “There’s a cost to maintain the service, whether people use it or not,” said Dale McTaggart, engineering general manager. “Water mains break and there is a need for a water treatment plant.” Support came from director Jim Garlick. “Whether you use zero water, there is a cost to bring the water to the house. You have access to the service,” he said. Much of the money will go towards aging infrastructure. “The reason we’re in this situation is B.C. is unique in North America,” said director Rob Sawatzky. “We’re addressing a situation other jurisdictions addressed years ago and we’re having to catch up.” Six businesses, including golf courses and nurseries, will see the rate for irrigation water climb 50 per cent. “We want to bring them up so they eventually pay the commercial rate,” said McTaggart.

Games bid contingent on referendum success richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Residents are being warned that major events are at risk if they shoot down a new sports complex. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has agreed to bid for the 2016 B.C. Seniors Games but that is contingent on local voters agreeing to borrow $7.5 million for a running track and sports field April 6. “If we don’t have the right facility, we can’t host the B.C. summer or seniors games,” said Tannis Nelson, community development coordinator. The apparent stumbling block is Vernon’s current lack of a sanctioned running track. “Vernon held the first one (Seniors Games) in Polson Park and every year after,

they have said we need a regulation-sized track,” said Mike Macnabb, GVAC chairperson. “We can’t bid for the Games right now.” And Macnabb believes the lack of facilities negatively impacts the region as a recent Seniors Games had an economic impact of about $2.5 million. They are one of the largest sports events organized in B.C., with about 3,500 participants aged 55 plus. Macnabb also insists that local residents will directly benefit from the sports complex. “We’re looking at 100,000 people a year using Wesbild Centre for walking. They will be able to use this facility,” he said. Leading up to the April 6 referendum, GVAC is also considering ways to reduce the

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financial burden on taxpayers if the facility proceeds. A grant of $50,000 will be sought from the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust and the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition will receive an application for $10,000. “We will only borrow what we need, so if we receive grant funding, that will offset borrowing,” said Nelson. Other grant sources are also being sought. “There are opportunities communities can take advantage of with Hosting B.C., which supports tournaments,” said Nelson. Director Jim Garlick supports looking for grants and says it’s incumbent on local politicians to make the proposed facility as financially viable as possible for residents.

“It can be better equipped (with grants). There will be things that need to be purchased for it,” he said.

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Some Vernon businessmen believe there’s a solution to ensuring a sensitive ecosystem is preserved. Jim Kennedy and Bob Armstrong collectively own 1,200 acres in the Commonage and they say they will dedicate 400 acres for park if the City of Vernon approves development zoning for the remainder. “It wouldn’t cost the city anything,” said Kennedy. “We think this is an answer to concerns about having a park there.” However, Kennedy says the city hasn’t shown any interest in

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the proposal for the land adjacent to McKay reservoir and Predator Ridge. “I find it odd that someone offers land worth about $6 to $8 million and they would hesitate,” he said. In return, Kennedy and Armstrong would like the city to rezone the remaining 800 acres so a residential/tourism development can eventually proceed. “It would be a nice

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development like Predator Ridge or Sparkling Hill,” said Kennedy. The city has been under pressure from the North Okanagan Natural Areas Preservation Committee to set aside a portion of the Commonage because of the grasslands and atrisk species. “It would be nice to have parkland preserved,” said Armstrong of his proposal. “The pick of the land would be for park.” If the city doesn’t accept the offer of parkland in exchange for zoning, Armstrong says he has no development plans for the site. “It’s not a big deal. I like that property and so do my grandchildren,” he said. City officials confirm they have discussed the matter with Kennedy. “We’d love to have parkland but we can’t trade zoning. It’s not allowed,” said Kim Flick, community development manager. “They (zoning and park dedication) are separate processes.” Presently, the land in question is zoned agriculture and the official community plan designation is rural/agriculture. But it is part of a hillside residential reserve which means the property could be considered for development in the future. But when development could be allowed is undetermined. “We are well supplied with resort property right now,” said Flick, adding there is also a significant inventory of residential lots. “There are thousands of acres already approved. We have well over 8,400 lots approved and they are mostly in the hillside zone.”

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Forestry plan opposed Foisy would like to see more emphasis on timber being processed into value-added products in comSome politicians are concerned community munities like Cherryville instead of shipping logs interests have been axed in the forest. elsewhere. The Electoral Area Advisory “It would allow communities to have Committee is protesting the Ministry their own forests. The jobs would stay here of Forests’ plans for conversion of volbecause we would have smaller mills operume-based forest cutting to area-based ating,” he said. tenure. The Ministry of Forests states that “It would give far more control over area-based tenures will encourage licensethe land base to license holders (compaholders to make enhanced silviculture and nies) and take away from the watershed infrastructure investments to improve the and tourism such as possibly expanding timber supply. Eugene Foisy Monashee Provincial Park,” said Eugene It also states that the ministry can reject Foisy, Cherryville director. an application if the best interests of the Foisy says that while trees are being harvested, public are not met. there is a lack of local access to timber and the “As with other forms of forest licenses on Crown number of jobs in the industry is decreasing. land, public consultation on forest stewardship “There are (logging) trucks going through here plans and timber supply reviews are required on but everyone has gone to Alberta to find work,” he any new area-based tenures,” says a ministry media said. release. richard rolke

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could be several years before the project becomes reality. “It’s important that we have a vision,” said member Art Haycock. “It doesn’t necessarily have to happen today or tomorrow. It could be 10, 20 or 30 years

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For Josh Dueck, the nomination was everything. Vernon’s Paralympian sit-skier was one of 10 finalists for the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year People’s Choice award after he became the first sit-skier to successfully land a backflip. Dueck, however, lost out in the online voting contest to Austrian BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner as National Geographic announced the winner of Adventurer of the Year on its website. Baumgartner free fell from nearly 128,000 feet above earth on Oct. 14,

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Vernon Paralympian sit skier Josh Dueck, in Sochi, Russia, testing the site for the 2014 Paralympics, was a finalist for the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year People’s Choice award. 2012, and set three official world records. The National Geographic contest drew more than 55,000 online votes. “It’s no real surprise to me that Felix took home the 2013 National Geographic People’s Choice Award, he had so much momentum – no pun intended – behind him when the contest started,” said Dueck in an e-mail from Sochi, Russia on Thursday, where he was at the Paralympic test

Also nominated for the People’s Choice honour were South African kayaker Steve Fisher; American biker and humanitarian Shannon Galpin; Lizzy Hawker, British ultrarunner; American snowboarder Jeremy Jones; Austrian climber David Lama; American explorer Mike Libecki; Ramon Navarro, a Chilean surfer; and American artist Renan Ozturk. All of their stories, including Dueck’s, can be found at http://

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adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/ adventurers-of-t heyear/2013/. While he was in Sochi helping test the site for the Paralympics, Dueck said he’s not sure if he will compete in 2014. Dueck will be hosting his first JDS4 (Sit Ski Shred Session) camp at Silver Star March 22 to 24, presented by The Live It! Love It! Foundation. The camp will be a unique and progressive training weekend for novice sit skiers and is composed of two different components. There will be an onhill skills training component, led by Dueck, followed by a workshop called Undisabling The Mind, where there will be peer mentorship in an open discussion. “I also have a few other coaching opportunities lined up in B.C. and California, with a focus on bringing the sport of sit ski into the lives of those who could not otherwise afford the opportunity,” said Dueck, who added, “There are also a few other adventures brewing up right now and will surface in good time.”

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Bylaw takes onus off district richard rolke Morning Star Staff

The Regional District of North Okanagan is fed up with doing the province’s work. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee is creating a new subdivision servicing bylaw that forces provincial ministries to get more directly involved in the process. “It puts the responsibility on agencies that are responsible for the issues,” said director Rick Fairbairn. The Ministry of Transportation has the ultimate say on subdivisions and roads, while the Interior Health Authority oversees water and septic. However, RDNO staff have been left doing much of the behindthe-scenes work on these matters.

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“We are redefining where the responsibilities lie and it will free up our staff to deal with the issues we’re responsible for,” said Fairbairn. Among the issues RDNO actually has control over are lot sizes, property setbacks and building safety. Bob Fleming, EAAC chairperson, admits public expectations have been placed on RDNO because the government is not fulfilling its mandate. “We’re getting a lot of questions and heat from individuals although we didn’t have the responsibility,” he said. The proposed bylaw has now been sent to government ministries for feedback. “It will be interesting to see what their opinion is,” said Fairbairn.

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It was a short search for local volunteers. On Thursday at about 10:30 a.m., 14 members of Vernon Search and Rescue were asked by the RCMP to search for a missing male in the Cherryville area. “The male had been missing since the day before,” said Leigh Pearson, search master. “A tracking team, members on foot and ATVs were searching around the home, outbuildings and backroads in the Puckett Road area when they were

Housing construction remains steady in the North Okanagan. There were seven housing starts in Vernon in February compared to nine during the same month in 2012. Of those seven starts, four were single-detached units and three were multiple units. Year-to-date, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports there have been 31 starts in Vernon.

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Time keeps on ticking

on’t blame me if you didn’t get enough sleep last night because it might be later than you think. Daylight saving time started at 2 a.m. today so you lost an hour’s sleep, at least technically. However, you likely slept as long as you needed to but there’s still that ripped-off feeling that goes along with it being one hour later than it used to be at this particular time. If that makes sense. Just like in the fall when you get an extra hour in bed and you think you’ve won the lottery (well at least a scratch and win victory). Actually I’d already noticed going home after work this past week that it was a little brighter Glenn Mitchell and, accordingly gave me that little sense of hope that spring was coming. Of course then it snowed all day Tuesday for a bit of a setback. Heavy sigh. However this coming week it will be even brighter after work, thanks to DST, as thoughts turn to outdoor activities like soccer and baseball and even golf, as a couple courses open early this year. But, in life, there’s always a trade-off as it will be darker in the mornings making it a little tougher to get up, especially Monday which will seem darker and earlier than usual when that alarm goes off. Again, heavy sigh. But it is what it is. And now DST runs from early March to November so get used to it and it is mostly a good thing so do your best with the transition. Or move to Saskatchewan....... .....and speaking of time, how is it that technology has given us so many time-saving devices yet still we don’t seem to have enough time to get anything done?

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Not to mention that, thanks to technology, everyone expects everything in a millisecond so if it happens to take two or three milliseconds our whole day is ruined? Of course then there’s the pressure that puts on all of us to deliver the goods in record time, whether it’s actually possible or not. I remember when patience was considered a virtue, now commercials keep telling us if we have to wait for anything for more than a nanosecond we’re a loser. And trying to stay connected at all times by numerous devices and social media can drive us to distraction and again puts us in a position that we think we should be doing something at all times to justify our existence. Yet again, heavy sigh...... ......It reminds me of a story from my youth, grasshopper (‘70s reference). A buddy of mine and I and some other guys were trying to figure out where to go for lunch. It was taking some time, which is standard when more than three people are involved in making a decision, and my buddy was losing his patience and lost it temporarily in frustration. As we headed out in separate vehicles I yelled out at him: “Hey, slow down and live.” Which probably got him more upset, frankly, but, hey, it seemed appropriate at the time. So what happens? He heads out ahead of us to the restaurant but we end up passing him on the side of the road because he got pulled over by the police for speeding. Right. I tried not to be self-righteous about it, at least I think I did at the time and I’ve only mentioned it several times since, but it was pretty funny, well maybe not so much for him. Anyway I still think we should slow down and live when we can, and it might be more necessary today than ever. Although keep in mind you have one less hour to do it in today, so get going, will you?

Greater Vernon officials are saying something most residents already know, but it bears repeating. The future of economic development partially hinges on tourism and whether the April 6 referendum on a sports complex is successful. “If we don’t have the right facility, we can’t host the B.C. summer or seniors games,” said Tannis Nelson, community development co-ordinator. And the best example is that while Vernon hosted the first B.C. Seniors Games in 1988, they haven’t been back. The reason is the Polson Park track is inadequate and doesn’t meet the size requirements. A rubberized surface is also something most competitions consider for a venue. The lack of a proper track has also meant the B.C. Summer Games have never been to Vernon. Vernon Minor Football also can’t bring provincials here because the Polson Park field and local school fields are not sufficient. A recent Seniors Games generated about $2.5 million in economic activity for the host community. Much of that goes into hotels, restaurants and shops, but that benefits all of us as those businesses hire staff and they pay taxes. It’s also hoped that visitors will like what they see and travel back to the host community or move there permanently, bringing their skills, interests and, in the case of family, their children who can help bolster lagging school enrolment. There’s no question that $7.5 million is a lot of money for construction, and then there will be annual operating costs. For some residents, the additional $15 a year in taxes (for debt servicing) may be a challenge. But cost aside, the overall community benefit must be taken into consideration.

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ichard Rolke's opinion piece (Decision falls flat – Feb. 20) is right on the money. Starting with his closing statement, I would like to elaborate and point out that it is not just in the area of starling control that the current council fails to deliver the goods to the residents of Enderby and its rural areas. This council has steadfastly refused to see the highway re-alignment project for the farce that it is. That the previous council gave their approval to the ill-thought-out plan we citizens are trying to muddle our way through, is no excuse. Politicians, at any level, are responsible to the electorate. Let me say to you, council: we, the electorate, are not impressed. Numerous business owners and private citizens have spoken to various council members about the impact of this transportation debacle and the consensus seems to be that its a fait accompli. Then there was the panhandler. It took numerous complaints to city hall, the mayor's residence and the RCMP by citizens and business owners before Enderby city counmaking a difference The John Howard Society of the North Okanagan would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Vernon Marks Work Wearhouse for its ongoing generous donations of clothing, footwear and warm jackets. The donations benefit various programs operated by JHSNOK. These programs include Gateway support services for women and men, Howard House men’s shelter, transitional housing, the harm reduction drug and alcohol program, Bill’s Place 12-Step Sober Living, housing outreach and employment programs. JHSNOK provides shelter, housing and free food services for up to 95 people on a daily bases and provides outreach to hundreds more in the community. JHSNOK also holds a free clothing room where individuals can access needed clothes for work and everyday living. Leftover donations from Mark’s Work Wearhouse have been distributed to other community organizations that provide clothing for the needy. kelly fehr, manager of Shelter Services affordable houSing Re: Project Build Society On the surface, this sounds very noble, but did you not hear what caused the housing bubble in the U.S.?

cil took the belated step of drafting a panhandling bylaw. Several stores experienced a loss of income from patrons apprehensive about being accosted yet again. That this bylaw didn't already exist is another puzzle, given that

This is just more of business and politics trying to stimulate the economy through debt, making the rich richer, and the poor poorer, destabilizing the world economy. A young couple should not be encouraged with a starter home of $400,000. If they can afford payments on that amount, they can certainly afford a market-starter home on their own. Or, when interest rates rise, they better be making substantially more than they are now, or their dream home is gone. I agree that there is a "desperate need for affordable housing," but this is not affordable housing just because you are handing over a $40,000 down-payment. And if council thinks, "this works very well with our affordable housing strategy," they too need an education in the real economy. Is this an indication of how they spend our tax dollars too? dave Tompson SmarT meTerS There has been an ongoing campaign of information sharing by people who are aware of the harmful effects of smart meters, warning of violation of privacy, electrical fires and the serious health concerns to both humans and wildlife, too numerous to list here. Smart meters emit strong bursts of microwave (or radio-frequency) radiation, which the World Health Organization has classified as a class 2b carcinogen.

every other municipality in the Okanagan seems to have one. Now, the starling control. The attitude of this council can best be summed up by two statements that Mr. Rolke quotes. Mayor Cyr says that. "Council believes that its not a major problem in our area." Councillor Case adds, "We don't have any grapes and council thought the money could be better used elsewhere." The major disconnect evidenced by these statements is quite alarming. Perhaps it's time that Enderby city council looked past the borders of its own myopic little world and took a look at the bigger picture. I, for one, would be more than happy to contribute my portion of $601 to help eradicate a nasty little avian pest. That would be money better spent than $15,000 to re-brand our little city. Hey, wait a minute, we could become famous as the starling capital. mark levey

As of May 2012, 39 B.C. municipalities have passed motions calling for a moratorium on the installation of smart meters. However, B.C. Hydro ignores that because they are not legally obligated to pay any heed. System security is another major concern. Communication is twoway between each smart meter and the grid. And each smart meter has a remote controllable kill-switch. We know that any wireless computer system can be hacked. Think about it. My partner and I have a locking device on our analogue meter and we have notified B.C. Hydro that we don't want a smart meter. Recently, we received a letter from Hydro advising that time was up and they would be changing our meter whether we like it or not. But wait, Rich Coleman, minister of energy, rides in on a white charger and announces that objectors won't be forced to take a smart meter. How benevolent. Then, Coleman is careful not to make any blanket guarantees for the future (otherwise known as the postelection period). Apparently, the Liberals are hoping that the appearance of being a little less dictatorial may help their chances of surviving the upcoming election. B.C. Hydro's next tactic is to focus on education, which actually means Hydro's own propaganda. These days, we can educate ourselves.

There are two very comprehensive websites: citizensforsafetechnology.org and stopsmartmeters.org, as well as the 1,500page Bioinitiative Report 2012, written by 29 independent scientists and health experts worldwide. Check it out. Fellow hold-outs, keep holding out. christian Sjonnesen

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– they had even each put up signs along the border instructing the other of their positions. The bit of land in question wasn’t really accessible or usable by the Lings, being on the other side of the boulders from them. The encroaching Jones’ deck and improvements were well behind and away from the Lings’ house and didn’t obviously intrude on their living space (except psychologically). But the way the Jones had just barged ahead without honestly believing that they were building on their own land or getting a survey was inexcusable, said the court. To resolve this messy situation, the Jones had to pay the Lings $22,000 for the Jones’ increased property value (and some loss of value of the Lings’ property). But to reflect the court’s disapproval of their high-handed actions, the Jones also had to pay additional special costs to the Lings (and their out-of-pocket and survey costs) – an expensive proposition. If the Jones Vlahos didn’t pay within 90 days, they would have to remove the improvements and restore the land to its original condition. It’s clear the court wanted to discourage others from acting like the Jones and send a message that doing so wouldn’t be profitable. Neighbours can’t just “steal” your land by building a fence or part of a garage or deck on your side. If you can, you might want to negotiate an easement or agree to some other arrangement, documented with the help of your lawyer. But if you find yourself in a sticky situation with your neighbouring property owner that you can’t resolve, consider seeking legal advice. This column has been written with the assistance of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Nick Vlahos of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.

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He’s used two wheels to help raise money for a foundation that wants to rid the world of human trafficking and sex slavery. Now Ryan Phillips of Vernon is contemplating using only his legs and feet for the same cause. Phillips, 37, just completed a 565-kilometre bike ride from Saigon, Vietnam, to the Angkor Wat temple – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – and helped raise $60,000 for the Somaly Mam Foundation, an organization that saves girls who, like Mam, have gone through the pain and atrocities of being sold into brothels. “I’m considering running across Cambodia for women that have been abused in North America and Cambodia in September,” said Phillips. “I know it could raise a lot of awareness and generate a lot of sustainable funds to make a bigger dent into this cause. So for now I’m planning on it.” Phillips and 12 other cyclists endured 40-degree heat on their recent ride. They visited shelters where human trafficking and sex slavery survivors lived and are now learning vocational skills to reintegrate into society. It was the second time Phillips participated in the ride. This year, he said, his eyes were wide open to the cause, aided by having two survivors cycling with him. “They are now pillars of strength helping in the cause, fighting for change with their own personal adversities, making the cause stronger and powerful,” said Phillips. “I became so attached to the suffering that I feel it’s my duty as a male to be a voice for these people and any other woman or man that has struggled with adversities and personal setbacks.” Phillips speaks from experience. A former hockey player with the Vernon Vipers, and pro player in the Central Hockey League with the Wichita Heat, Phillips’ world came crashing down when he was arrested in 2000 and convicted for conspiracy to import marijuana. He spent more than 500 days in prison. Abolishing human trafficking and sex slavery is important to Phillips because he has his own daughter to think about. “She comes from a lot of love but for many girls in the world, they become commodities, sold into the business by members of their own family many times,” he said. “My duty as a male is to stand up, be an example and show that there are many good men in the world.” Donations to Phillips’ cause can still be made online at www.simplygiving.com.

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Sunday, March 10, 2013 - The Morning Star A13

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Council bans residential area open burning RogeR Knox Morning Star Staff

Without any further discussion, Spallumcheen council passed a bylaw that bans open burning in residential single family (R.1) and manufactured home community (R.5) zones. Campfires, though, are allowed in the area as long as a campfire is no larger than 0.5 metres in height and width, and they must be contained in a noncombustible base with edging to be used for cooking, recreational or ceremonial purposes. Residents may burn dry, untreated wood only and campfires cannot be lit if a Christine Fraser campfire ban is in effect. Council has been debating the changes to the bylaw for the past few months, after wrongly assuming campfires were exempt from an existing open burning. “When we changed the bylaw, the intent of the ban wasn’t to remove campfires, it was changed to no open burning whatsoever and that includes campfires,” said Coun. Christine Fraser at a council meeting in February. “Cook stoves are exempt (from the bylaw) and we assumed campfires were exempt but they’re not.” Outdoor cook stoves and cooking food in grills and barbecues are exempt from the bylaw. People who light fires in R.1 and R.5 zones must check Environment Canada’s ventilation index in regards to the smoke control forecast in B.C. Someone has to be present and overseeing the fire at all times, and sufficient appliances and equipment must be in order to prevent a fire from getting out of control. Open burning can’t be ignited or new material must not be added to an open burn – including campfires – if the ventilation index is not rated as good, weather conditions are not suitable to provide rapid dispersion of smoke emissions, an inversion forms, trapping smoke near the surface which negatively impacts a nearby population, or wind conditions could force the fire to spread beyond the controlled open burn area. Council also gave three readings to a bylaw that will amend the fines given to burning offences. The new bylaw calls for the omission of the $50 fine for burning in R.1 or R.5 without a permit, and $100 for burning in the zones after Dec. 31, 2013. A $200 fine would be handed out to anyone caught open burning or having a campfire when open burning is prohibited.

Offer valid January 17 through March 15, 2013.

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Venetian Tile

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5207 24th St, Vernon • 250-545-4900 • 607 3rd Ave SW, Salmon Arm • 250-804-4808

Mike Sandstra Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd. 250-307-7318 • www.mikesandstra.com

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• Two 90-minute classes (within 5 days)

• Access to alkaline water • Onsite showers

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Prize Line 250-558-1599

BOSTON BRUINS

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

KALAMALKA LAKE ROAD

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

3204 - 29th Street, Vernon • 778-475-5845

1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon

only$349

www.Findlays VacuumandSew.com ANDRE’S PLAZA • 250-549-2730 (next to the Village Green Mall)

250-545-2202 #1-3009 - 43rd Avenue Vernon

Potato Chips OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Lay’s Selected Varieties 2$ 180 g & 200 g 8 AM - 9 PM for

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1. Washington at Boston 2. NY Rangers at Pittsburgh 3. Ottawa at Buffalo 4. Minnesota at Colorado 5. Winnipeg at Toronto 6. Montréal at New Jersey 7. Carolina at Tampa Bay

COLLISION

8. Phoenix at Columbus 9. NY Islanders at Florida 10. Anaheim at St. Louis 11. Chicago at Dallas 12. Detroit at Vancouver 13. San Jose at Los Angeles

Winner __________________Loser __________________

10. Winner __________________Loser __________________

Manfred’s Autobody 250-549-1711 6252 Pleasant Valley Rd.

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— Globe & Mail, JD Power September 20, 2011

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Total Points Both Teams_________________________ Entry must be received at The Morning Star office by 5 pm, Friday, Mar 15, 2013

Aberdeen Wellness Clinic

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Dr Cameron Grant DC Dr Wes Elliot DC Oryana Grant RMT Kayla Walters RMT Nathan Walters RMT Charo Lloret

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up to

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NAME:___________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________

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12. Winner __________________Loser __________________ TIE BREAKER

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13. Winner __________________Loser ___________________ Star Autobody 250-545-2291 2814 37th Ave

OPEN AT 4PM 7 DAYS A WEEK! Serving our valued customers for the past 37 years. 3006 - 28th Avenue, Vernon • 250-545-5137 PORTRAITS • FRAMING • PASSPORTS

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ANAHEIM DUCKS

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Voted by Okanagan Life Magazine

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

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(Between Wendy’s & Burger King)

thE

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Total of $750 to be won over 15 weeks

PHOENIX COYOTES

(See server for details)

Sunday, March 10, 2013 - The Morning Star A15

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YOU PICK THE WINNERS

DURING ANY NHL GAME, JOIN US FOR A BURGER AND A PINT OF BEER FOR $5.50

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CALGARY FLAMES

A14 Sunday, March 10, 2013 - The Morning Star

View All Listings & Open Houses at … www.TheRightAgents.com

Mike Sandstra Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd. 250-307-7318 • www.mikesandstra.com

20 Intro Special

• Two 90-minute classes (within 5 days)

• Access to alkaline water • Onsite showers

bikram yoga

Fairweather Bingo ✗

Ergospace Vacuum

11TH AVE.

HIGHWAY #6

STRIP MALL

250-558-6919

Prize Line 250-558-1599

BOSTON BRUINS

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

KALAMALKA LAKE ROAD

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

3204 - 29th Street, Vernon • 778-475-5845

1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon

only$349

www.Findlays VacuumandSew.com ANDRE’S PLAZA • 250-549-2730 (next to the Village Green Mall)

250-545-2202 #1-3009 - 43rd Avenue Vernon

Potato Chips OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Lay’s Selected Varieties 2$ 180 g & 200 g 8 AM - 9 PM for

Heluva Good! Cream Dips $ 00 FULL Service: Sour 2 Selected Varieties • 250 g 5301 25th Ave, Landing Plaza

Win Big!

EDMONTON OILERS

BUY-LOW FOODS

ea.

$ 98

2006 JEEP Wrangler

NOW!

Only 104,400 kms

11,994

6425 Hwy. 97N Vernon, BC

250-545-0531 www.bannisterhonda.com

C3783

vancouver canucks

• Bakery • Deli • Meat Department Price until Sat. March. 16, 2013

1. Washington at Boston 2. NY Rangers at Pittsburgh 3. Ottawa at Buffalo 4. Minnesota at Colorado 5. Winnipeg at Toronto 6. Montréal at New Jersey 7. Carolina at Tampa Bay

COLLISION

8. Phoenix at Columbus 9. NY Islanders at Florida 10. Anaheim at St. Louis 11. Chicago at Dallas 12. Detroit at Vancouver 13. San Jose at Los Angeles

Winner __________________Loser __________________

10. Winner __________________Loser __________________

Manfred’s Autobody 250-549-1711 6252 Pleasant Valley Rd.

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Thinking of investing in real estate?

Call me. I’d love to help! Call me for a free market evaluation. www.davebissell.com • dbissell@hotmail.com • 250.545.5371

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WINNIPEG JETS

3001 - 30th Avenue, Vernon • 250-542-3010

1, 5-Star Oil Change in Canada ★★★★★

— Globe & Mail, JD Power September 20, 2011

Now Proudly Offering…

VALVOLINE

as our House Oil Supplier 4411 - 27th Street, Vernon

5601 Anderson Way

250-545-7515

250-545-7516

Los AngeLes Kings

FLoridA pAnthers

Savor the moment …

every chance you are together can be a lifetime of memories!

* * *

Total Points Both Teams_________________________ Entry must be received at The Morning Star office by 5 pm, Friday, Mar 15, 2013

Aberdeen Wellness Clinic

Achieve Optimal Health through Chiropractic Manipulation, Massage Therapy, Nutrition, and Education

Dr Cameron Grant DC Dr Wes Elliot DC Oryana Grant RMT Kayla Walters RMT Nathan Walters RMT Charo Lloret

250-503-0123 • www.aberdeenwellness.ca

2205 - 48th Ave. vernon • 250.545.0664 • 1.888.545.0664

www.geniers.com

We Copy & Print

So You Don’t Have To. 3104 30th Ave Vernon, BC 250.549.3020

The UPS Store

We offer President’s Gold Leaf Service, a custom made corporate moving program to get your new employee in place as quickly and efficiently as possible. For more information … cidelmoving.com

Cidel Moving & Storage (1975) Ltd.

2101 - 43rd Street, Vernon • 250-542-4254 Get tuned up for the season … we have hockey equipment, skates and do sharpening

250-542-9700 • 2814 - 48th Avenue, Vernon

% SALE 70

STOREWIDE RENOVATION

up to

• FLOORING • VANITYS • SINKS • PLUMBING • FIREPLACES • GIFTWARE • AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

Home Owners helping homeowners

Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 5:30pm Sat. 8am - 5:30pm & Sun. 9am - 5pm

SURG-MED,

DBA P.G. SURG-MED LTD.

HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS Order OrderDesk: Desk:1-866-942-87288 1-866-942-87288

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L A I A M EC P S ’S

G NA

STK# U5832.

55 MPG or better, 5 spd, cruise, tilt, A/C, CD player

2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TDI HATCHBACK GL

! WOW $

8,995

6285 Hwy 97 North Vernon, BC • 250-260-2791

www.swanlakemotors.com DL# 30886

NAME:___________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________

4601 27th St, Vernon • 250-545-5384

12. Winner __________________Loser __________________ TIE BREAKER

*See store for full details

11. Winner __________________Loser __________________

13. Winner __________________Loser ___________________ Star Autobody 250-545-2291 2814 37th Ave

OPEN AT 4PM 7 DAYS A WEEK! Serving our valued customers for the past 37 years. 3006 - 28th Avenue, Vernon • 250-545-5137 PORTRAITS • FRAMING • PASSPORTS

Week 9 - REMEMBER: ADVERTISERS NAMES 1.

Best Asian, Vegetarian and Family Restaurant

ANAHEIM DUCKS

Week 9, Mar 16

Ofﬁcial Entry Form

seikatsu enterprises inc.

250-549-2862

FAIRWEATHER ROAD

DL#8718

montreal canadians

• Yoga mat • Two towels

*Receive 10% off your first purchase within 5 days of your first class. Valid on yoga packages and retail items. not valid on sale items. See in-studio for more details.

Your Local Store...

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

NHL Schedule

EXECUTIVES REALTY LTD.

Voted by Okanagan Life Magazine

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

#105 - 5146 26th St, Vernon

(Between Wendy’s & Burger King)

thE

DiffErEncE

$4.95

TAMPA BAY LIGHTENING

autosound

VERNON

ExpEriEncE

OTTAWA SENATORS

Protect your investment, get an alarm installed and start it with your Smartphone.

Oh by the way, I’m never too busy for any of your referrals

Select the teams that your think will win & lose from the schedule below. Enter the name of the ADVERTISER sponsoring the teams on the official entry form

f Pints oSpring n a g a n Oka Pale Ale or

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Starters & Security

Call me for your your free home evaluation Personal Service • Expert Advice

How to Play

Cheeseburger, Fries & Coleslaw $ 95

CHICAGO BLACK HAWKS

Smith Dr., Armstrong 250-546-3039

Thinking Of Selling Your Home?

COLORADO AVALANCHE

Snacks, Easy Meal Ideas, Deli Options And More!

NEW YORK RANGERS

BE READY WHEN THE PUCK DROPS!

detroit red wings

WWW.VERNONTOYOTA.COM

weekly

Always Great Food & Good Times! 4513 25th Avenue, Vernon • 250-542-9222 CAROLINA HURRICANES

Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge 3914-32nd Street • 250-541-2653

Total of $750 to be won over 15 weeks

PHOENIX COYOTES

(See server for details)

Sunday, March 10, 2013 - The Morning Star A15

New Jersey Devils

3401 - 48th Ave • Phone (250) 545-0687 • VISIT US 24/7 AT

YOU PICK THE WINNERS

DURING ANY NHL GAME, JOIN US FOR A BURGER AND A PINT OF BEER FOR $5.50

WIN

DALLAS STARS

ROB KEELING 8/9

ENTER TO

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS PHOENIX COYOTES

• New Leases • Lease Buyouts • Lease Takeovers • Fleet Lease Specials

y l k e e W HOCKEY t s e t n o C

R WEEK 7 WINNE

ST. LOUIS BLUES

CALL KIRSTEN , OUR EXPERIENCED LEASE ADVISOR TODAY!!

BUFFALO SABRES

MINNESOTA WILD

TOYOTA

Your Lease Renewal Headquarters

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

SAN JOSE SHARKS

VERNON

DL# 30382

CALGARY FLAMES

A14 Sunday, March 10, 2013 - The Morning Star

View All Listings & Open Houses at … www.TheRightAgents.com

A16 Sunday, March 10, 2013 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

The Landing’s Very Own...

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BUY-LOW FOODS

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2013

BUY-LOW WIN BIG! ENTER TO WIN FREE GROCERIES FOR A YEAR! Grown in BC Pkg. of 3

lb.

Imported 4.41/kg

Large Kiwi Fruit

ea.

Red Seedless Grapes Grown in South America • 5.51/kg

for

2 lbs. FOR

500

Grown in Italy

Fresh Lean Ground Beef

WIN BIG!

Dempster’s Wholegrain Bread

BIG

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2 FOR

500

Made Fresh In-Store Daily! 4.41/kg

Fresh Chicken Breasts Boneless, Skinless Lilydale 11.02/kg

Western Family Barbeque Sauce Selected Varieties 455 mL

Hunt’s Tomato Sauce & Tomatoes

Catelli Healthy Harvest Pasta

Or Bistro, Smart Selected Varieties • 300 g - 375 g

2 FOR

Selected Varieties 398 mL • Mix & Match

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2 FOR

900

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lb.

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BIG

2 3 00 1 00 2 00 5 00 1 4 00 5 00

Long English Cucumbers

ea.

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for

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Green or Red Leaf Lettuce

Grown in California

for

00 Boneless Beef 6.61/kg

Selected Varieties Pepperidge for Farms 168 - 227 g

lb.

BAKERY

200 ea.

Selected Varieties 2L

lb.

Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee Where Applicable.

DELI

FRESH

DELI

/100 g

00lb.

for

Selected Varieties Frozen for Concentrate McCain - 283 mL

Regular Muffins

BAKERY

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Cajun Chicken Breast

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300

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00ea.

Old South Beverages

Portuguese Buns

In-Store Baked

500

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FRESH

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ea.

BAKERY

Honey Ham

Pork Tenderloin

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WIN BIG!

Cross Rib Roast

Ataulfo Mangoes

Grown in Mexico

Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers

Pork Rib Tails Ends

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DELI

180

/100 g

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 8 AM - 9 PM 5301 25th Avenue, Landing Plaza

PRICES IN EFFECT

Sunday Mar. 10, 2013

Monday Mar. 11, 2013

Tuesday Wednesday Mar. 12, 2013 Mar. 13, 2013

Thursday Friday Mar. 14, 2013 Mar. 15, 2013

Saturday Mar. 16, 2013

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the furnace and heat pump specialists

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Jared Flanders (top right) stares down his opponent Nathan Casperson as they arm wrestle Wednesday during Vernon Secondary School’s Chimo Days. Tyler Wiebe (below left) and Jordan Wright perform in the talent contest.

www.vernonmorningstar.com

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News

The Corporation of the

City of Vernon

Singing telegrams celebrate St. Patty’s

Open House 30th Avenue Downtown Revitalization Project

Morning Star Staff

View Online A public open house will be held on Thursday, March 14th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the City of Vernon Council Chambers. City staff and the consulting engineers for the project will be in attendance to answer any question you may have. 30th Avenue from 33th Street to 35th Street will be upgraded and will include the replacement of underground utilities (water, sewer, storm) in addition to the construction of new sidewalks, curbs, street lights, benches and landscaping. Traffic management and pedestrian access through and around the site will be the priority of discussion with this project. For more information on this project please visit http://www.vernon.ca/30ave.

The City of Vernon is reviewing the Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP is Vernon’s guide for growth and development, and represents the community’s vision of how our city will be in the future. This review is seeking to make the plan more effective in achieving the community’s vision.

Throughout the next few months, there will be opportunities to provide input into the OCP. Each session will include additional detailed information on specific topics for discussion and feedback. Check with www.vernon.ca/talkocp for more updates.

Transportation, Infrastructure, Community Amenities and Agriculture

198

Model MyStyle 100

www.Findlays VacuumandSew.com

MORE MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM

Draft Land Use Plan, Sustainability and Regional Context Thursday, May 9 Alexis Park Elementary School, 4205 35 Street 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nathan Mackintosh, General Sales Manager of Vernon Kia, would like to congratulate Adam Figley for achieving

TOP SALESPERSON

FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Saturday, May 11 Fulton Secondary School, 2301 Fulton Road Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310 37 Avenue Noon - 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in having staff visit your neighbourhood or organization to discuss the OCP review, or for more information, please contact:

Adam Figley

Adam thanks all his customers, past & present, for his success and welcomes them to stop in to say hi!

Rob Miles, Long Range Planner • 250-550-7830 • rmiles@vernon.ca

City Calendar DATE

MEETING

VENUE

INFORMATION

Monday, Mar. 11, 2013 8:40 am

Committee of the Whole of Council

Council Chambers

Patti Bridal Corporate Officer

Monday, Mar. 11, 2013 1:30 pm

Regular Open Meeting of Council

Council Chambers

Patti Bridal Corporate Officer

3400 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 • 250-545-1361 • e-mail: admin@vernon.ca Agendas for Council Meetings are posted on the Internet at www.vernon.ca/index.php/council/meetings

2010 HONDA CRV EX 5 Speed Automatic Only, 71,321 Kms, 4 Wheel Drive

24,998

$ 213062A

VERNON KIA 250-545-7281 www.vernonkia.ca

D#30973

Saturday, March 23 Schubert Centre, 3505 30 Avenue Noon - 4:00 p.m.

250-549-2730 • ANDRE’S PLAZA

You can get involved in helping determine the future of Vernon. Please visit www.vernon.ca/talkocp to learn more about the process.

Thursday, March 21 Village Green Mall, 4900 27 Street 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

WINTER SEWING EVENT

Sturdy Sewing Machine Only

2013 Official Community Plan Review

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Blakey School of Irish Dance students Megan Lauridsen (left), Mariya Blades and Hannah Paracholski (back) perform a Lepregram for patients in the McMurty Baerg Cancer Centre Friday.

Local Irish dancers are leaping to deliver smiles in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Between now and March 17, students from the Blakey School of Irish Dance, which operates out of Vernon and Kelowna, are jigging their way to offices and homes to deliver Lepregrams. What’s a Lepregram, you ask? It’s a take on a singing telegram, but instead of performing a song, some of the school’s dancers will deliver a balloon, a short message of luck, and perform an authentic Irish jig for the recipient. “This is a fun and unique way to surprise friends, family and coworkers,” said Vernon’s Jennifer Yeo, mom of Blakey student Hannah Paracholski. “The girls will adjust their schedules to do the Lepregrams, and are flexible to deliver them most of time during the day and evening.” Proceeds from the Lepregrams are going to assist with travel costs for the Blakey dancers who recently qualified to compete at the North American Irish Dance Championships. The event will take place in Anaheim, Calif. in July. Three of the dancers are from Vernon, including Paracholski, 15, Megan Lauridsen, 15, and 10-year-old Mariya Blades. Those wishing to support the girls and order a Lepregram (cost is $25 per jig) can book an appointment by calling or texting Alison Lauridsen at 250-3075111. They can also e-mail darryl.7@telus. net. For a video of the girls delivering a Lepregram in Vernon Friday, visit www.vernonmorningstar.com.

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Sparrow’s winner sinks Vees Graeme Corbett Morning Star Staff

One team was fighting for first overall in the B.C. Hockey League. The other was playing for plain ol’ pride. The latter squad persevered as the Vernon Vipers outlasted the Penticton Vees for a thrilling 3-2 win Friday night at Wesbild Centre. Third-year forward Colton Sparrow (8th goal) netted the winner with 27 seconds to go in regulation, converting a gorgeous 2-on-1 saucer feed from Brendan Persley in front of 2,000 fans. “Feels pretty good beating a rival like that in a barn burner of a game,” said Sparrow, a Vernon native. Sparrow wasn’t exactly shocked to see both teams come out hard, even though the result had little bearing on the Interior Division standings. The 20-25-1-9 Vipers will finish last, while the first-place Vees (35-15-0-5) are guaranteed home-ice advantage for at least two playoff rounds. “Didn’t surprise me at all. That’s the way we’ve been playing the last four, five games and we’re just keep-

ing on rolling.” Vernon had hopes of finishing the year on a four-game win streak as they ended the regular season against the Merritt Centennials (31-17-3-4) Saturday night at Wesbild Centre. Rookie forward Mitch McAllister continued his hot streak Friday, drawing an assist on Sparrow’s winner and recording Vernon’s other two snipes in the first period. He has five points and first-star recognition in his last two games. “Sometimes it takes guys a while to get used to Junior hockey and how we have to play,” said Vipers’ head coach Jason Williamson of McAllister’s everimproving play. “One of the reasons we brought him here is he plays with that jam and I’m proud of his effort.” McAllister (5th and 6th) opened the scoring after some terrific play by linemates Persley and Michael Roberts. Persley knocked down a Penticton clearing attempt and passed cross-ice to Roberts, who skillfully took the puck off his skate and fed McAllister for a top-shelf snipe.

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Buzzell backs Knights in sweep of Eagles Morning Star Staff

The North Okanagan Knights weathered all the Sicamous Eagles had to offer and were rewarded with a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff series sweep. Despite being outshot 76-32 in Games 3 and 4 Thursday and Friday night at the Sicamous Rec Centre, the Knights skated away with a pair of 2-1 wins to eliminate the Eagles in their best-of-seven Doug Birks Division final. Kris Mallette’s Knights now have a much-needed reprieve as they await the winner of the Osoyoos Coyotes-Kelowna Austin Buzzell Chiefs series. Kelowna iced Osoyoos 3-2 in overtime in Game 3 Friday night to take a 2-1 series lead. The Okanagan/Shuswap Conference final is tentatively set to begin Friday. The Eagles came hard at the Knights Friday, outshooting them 13-5 in a scoreless first period. “They threw everything they had at us in the first period, but we weathered the storm,” said Mallette.

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“Our guys were blocking shots and were coming back in the zone and doing the little things. “You bide your time. If you can withhold and there’s no damage done, and you get the opportunity to make them pay, that’s the sign of a good team. “I’m so proud of those kids. What they did was fantastic.” Knights’ netminder Austin Buzzell played lights out, finishing with 36 saves for first star. “He didn’t have to make too many quality saves,” said Mallette. “We did a lot a perimeter, but when need be he came up with some big ones.” Derek Andrews opened the scoring 4:12 into the second period, converting a gorgeous feather pass from defenceman David London on the rush. Logan Geefs, a 16-year-old Vernon Midget callup (wearing Steven Hawes’ No. 41) provided the winner with a sensational forehand-backhand, bardown snipe later in the second frame. Cameron Berry answered for Sicamous with 7:37 left in regulation. With injuries piling up for North Okanagan, Geefs was one of three reinforcements (Blaine Caton and Matt Halvorson, both of Vernon, were the other two).

Knights’ scoring leader Matty Saharchuk missed Games 3 and 4, Brett Hawrys returned after missing Game 3 to earn an assist on Geefs’ winner, d-man Dylan Bowen (lower body) is out for the foreseeable future and d-man Mac Ferner was unable to finish Game 4. “This break couldn’t come at a better time,” said Mallette. “We did what we had to do, with a depleted lineup.” Rookie forward Colton Thibault handled the offence for North Okanagan in Game 3 Thursday night. The speedy Vernon product scored twice in the first period and Buzzell did the rest, finishing with 38 saves. For the first goal, Thibault forced a turnover as Eagles’ netminder Jack Surgenor went to play the puck and was able to wrap it in before the tender could get back in position. He crashed the net on a rush with Andrews and Halvorson for the other goal. Surgenor was pulled after allowing two goals on four shots. Kris Joyce stopped 11 shots in relief. Quinn Rempel scored for Sicamous with 5:41 in regulation. The Knights went 1-for-3 on the man advantage, and killed off their only penalty in the game.

Brendan Cliff ’s Vernon/Armstrong rink went 3-0 to earn a semifinals berth in the Tim Hortons B.C. Juvenile Curling Championships Saturday in Prince George. Cliff, with third Matthew Schiman, second Deven Schmidt and lead Matthew Young, won the B pool with wins over New Westminster’s Brayden Carpenter (6-5), 100 Mile House’s Matthew Nielson (14-1) and Juan de Fuca’s Ryan Cassidy (7-4). The Nor t h Okanagan foursome took on Grand Forks’ Zane Bartlett in the semis. In the Juvenile girls playdowns, Vernon’s Sydney Hofer went 0-3 to miss the playoffs Saturday. In opening draw action Friday morning, the Hofer foursome – third Erin Huitema and front-enders Sarah Huitema and Emma Denty – fell 5-3 to Chilliwack’s Dezaray Hawes. Hawes built up a 4-0 lead before Hofer responded with a deuce in five. The rinks traded singles in six and seven, and Hofer ran out of rocks in eight. Hofer was shaded 6-5 by Prince George’s Diamond Wilson Friday afternoon and then lost 7-2 to Juan de Fuca’s Marika Van Osch Saturday morning.

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Buckley rolls youth title Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s Aidan Buckley used home-alley knowledge to win the Bantam Boys singles crown at the YBC Provincial 4 Steps to Stardom last Saturday at Lincoln Lanes. Buckley recorded a five-game scratch total 1,060 for a 212 average. He broke the four-game record of 1,058 set in 1997. Buckley will represent Lincoln Lanes at the national finals, May 4-6, in Vancouver, along with the Vernon Bantam Boys team. Coached by Bob Dumont, the Bantams struck gold with a four-game scratch total 2,719 with Michael Hoyland leading the way with 762. Colby Eisenhauer at 743, Willem Gibson at 623 and Kohl Killingbeck with a 591, supported the winners at Lincoln. Kelowna hosted the Junior and Senior teams and singles provincials and Vernon’s Senior Girls struck silver at 3,265 over four games. Viki Dumont coached the medalists which included Kaitlyn Milsted (1,070), Emma Nuyens (743), Torrie Nicholas (736) and Carlee Robbins (716). The Vernon Senior Boys bagged a bronze medal at 3,370, led by Kevyn Hoggard with a 956. Levi Smith tossed an 840, while Hans Gregersen bowled 812 and Tyce Koenig recorded a 762 for coach Lawrence Kupryk. The Vernon Junior Boys placed fourth at 2,757 under coach Peggy Hoggarth. Tyler Droder had 777, followed by Kalvin Blaeser at 772, Adam Fiset

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Aidan Buckley of Lincoln Lanes Vernon competes in YBC provincials at Lincoln Lanes. with 696 and Skyler Summerfelt at 512. Keith Hoggard of Vernon won a silver medal in the Senior Boys Singles at 1,103, his high single being a 262. He also rolled 240 and 235. Hoggard averaged 221 and finished just 13 pins behind gold medalist Michael Dicks of Langley. Trya Hoggard of Vernon took silver in the Senior Girls Singles at 1,248, highlighted by a scorching 373 high single. She also reeled off games of 271 and 238 while averaging 250, 18 pins back of champion Kennady Keraiff of Trail.

McAllister sizzles for Snakes Continued from A19

For his second goal, McAllister crashed the Penticton zone on a late line change and caught the Vees’ defence standing still as he pounced on a puck as it squirted out from the corner. Netminder Chad Katunar (25 saves) was also caught off guard, as he was beaten five-hole at 7:33. Brad McClure (28th) snapped a quick shot through traffic to pull Penticton within one before the first intermission. The Vees really started to press the tempo in the second frame, but Vernon keeper Austin Smith (34 saves) kept them at bay. He denied Michael Rebry from in close right off a faceoff, and earlier recorded two stellar saves of Brock Balson to preserve the Vipers’ lead. “His last two games he’s been the difference,” said Williamson. “He’s got his swagger back and it’s good to see. “It was a pretty big game for them (Penticton) and our guys are playing with a lot of pride and energy right now. Unfortunately for us it’s too little, too late, but there are a lot of bright spots with this

organization moving forward.” After a scoreless second period, John Siemer (24th) finally solved Smith with a second-effort goal from the side of the net. Penticton centreman Jedd Soleway, a Vernon product and former Viper who was traded to the Vees earlier in the season, said the loss was a tough one to take as it might have cost them first overall. “We had a few good chances and could have won that game,” said the rugger power forward. “We just had a few mistakes and lapses mentally that cost us. “We have short goals right now. We want to come into playoffs with a bang and swagger. We wanted to win that game badly.” Soleway seems to have made a flawless transition to the ultra-talented Vees. He has 28 points (14-14) in 22 games. “It’s been a really comfortable change,” he said. “I feel good in Penticton and I feel good every time I’m on the ice. The up-tempo game featured just one penalty, a high sticking minor to Vernon d-man Ryan Renz.

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but it wasn’t enough to stop Ian Oliphant from claiming bronze in his age group in the 2.5-kilometre individual race. Paige Latta earned fifth. The weather improved for the afternoon relays, where groups of four raced a 1.5km trail. The first two teammates took to the course on classic skis, while the final two competed with skate skis. The girls team of Latta, Lynley Gordon-Mason, Syndney Embleton and Danica Ariano took the bronze medal. The boys crew of Jarrod Latta, Finn Plummer, Noah Poloski and Oliphant secured fifth. In Sunday’s free skate 300m sprints, Oliphant struck boys bronze, and Embleton held on for fifth in the girls category. The club thanked Hilltop Subaru for loaning their Subaru Outback to help transport parents from the ski hill to town. Junior coaches Emma Smedley and Michelle Metza helped warm the kids up and get them to their races.

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Cats going for gold Morning Star Staff

For the first time in more than three decades, the Vernon Panthers have advanced to the B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball Championship final. The Cats reached the gold-medal game by shading the St. Thomas Aquinas Fighting Saints of North Vancouver 54-53 in a thrilling semifinal battle Friday night at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops. They faced the No. 1 ranked Holy Cross Crusaders of Surrey for the provincial title Saturday afternoon. “This is the first time since 1982, we believe, that VSS senior girls have gotten to the final,” said Bobby Mitchell, Karley Fugel who co-coaches the Panthers with Lonny Mazurak. “We are happy and going to enjoy this win but have to prepare for a tough Holy Cross team.” VSS veteran Karley Fugel was clutch in the late going against Aquinas. Trailing by a point with three seconds to play, she coolly drained a pair of free throws for the winning points after she was fouled on an inbound pass. She finished with 15 points and 10 boards. Vernon trailed for most of the fourth quarter until Quinsy Leier (15 points, 15 rebounds) drained a pair of free throws with two minutes remaining to tie the game. The Panthers went to a full-court zone press, causing an eight-second violation, which led to a Fugel jump hook to put

Vernon up by a basket. St. Thomas pulled even, but Fugel split a pair of free throws to put Vernon up by a point. The Saints retook the lead with 15 seconds remaining before Fugel secured the win from the charity stripe. Jenna Marrion chipped in with nine points and four assists and Mary Rice added six points and nine rebounds. “We are so proud of the girls for their success; they were very disciplined all week,” said Mitchell. “They trusted the game-plans in both games and went out and did their jobs.” Vernon bounced the York House Tigers of Vancouver 51-40 in quarterfinal play Thursday afternoon. They built a 13-6 lead and never trailed after that, despite constant pressure from the Tigers. Game MVP Megan Prentice scored all 10 VSS points in the second half, including seven in the final quarter. Leier supplied 12 points and 15 rebounds and Sage Blundell delivered nine points. Vernon had four players finish with 10 or more rebounds. “We stressed rebounding all season and we out rebounded these two teams 128-85,” said Mitchell. Meanwhile, the Kalamalka Lakers battled the Abbey Christian Knights in the 13th-place game Saturday morning. Kal wrapped up preliminary play with a 56-31 win over the Calendonia Kermodes of Terrace Friday morning. Jordan Korol, with a game-high 19 points, and Ann Stewart, with 13, led the Laker attack.

Pee Wee Blues bounce Bruins Morning Star Staff

Game MVP Cody Webb netted two goals and an assist as the Vernon Stevenson Mechanical Blues grounded the Chilliwack Bruins 5-1 to open the Blades of Steel Pee Wee house hockey tournament Friday night at the Oliver Arena. Reid Lawrence added a pair for the mechanics, while Zack Laranjo netted the opening goal. Dylan Blazek and Sam Knox shared the win. The Blues concluded round-robin play Saturday in the 12-team tourney with games against the

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Ministry staff also indicated to OBWB that it will likely require mitigation for areas where the Even though they don’t have a lake benefitting common floater mussels are found. from the program, the Township of Spallumcheen “The areas we treat are already highly disturbed, has thrown its support to the Okanagan and additional restrictions are a great Basin Water Board (OBWB). financial burden to this local-governmentThe OBWB is negotiating with the funded program,” wrote Wells. provincial ministry of forests, lands and “In some cases, the new requirements natural resource operations to waive could render it impossible to do effective new requirements and grandfather the milfoil control.” OBWB’s Eurasian milfoil program’s OBWB is a collaboration of the three activities to be able to continue milfoil Okanagan regional districts. The Eurasian control operations like it’s done for 30 milfoil program helps keep beaches and years in the same locations throughout boating areas clear of the densely growing Todd York the Okanagan. invasive aquatic weed. “At minimum, the water board “The Okanagan board is very concerned requests that we be granted long-term permits for about these new requirements,” said Spallumcheen our operations,” wrote Stu Wells, OBWB chairper- Mayor Janice Brown. son, in a letter to Forests Minister Steve Thomson. Coun. Todd York called for a motion to support The ministry informed OBWB that it will be the board. required to provide a 100-metre buffer zone for “It may be a letter that comes from an area that rototilling whenever a Rocky Mountain ridged doesn’t have lakefront, but it’s extremely important mussel (RMRM) shell fragment is found on a beach that we talk about a regionally important thing,” unless the ministry conducts diver surveys and said York. “All of us are users of the lakes.” relocations. Council unanimously supported York’s motion The board is prohibited from working anywhere to send a letter of support to the OBWB. Coun. Ed a live RMRM has been sited, without relocation of Hanoski was absent from Monday’s regular council mussels or mitigation. meeting. RogeR Knox

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Changes are on the way for the North OkanaganShuswap School District’s storefront and educational outreach programs, but how those programs will be affected is still unknown. There has been a significant drop in both adult enrolment and the number of students opting to take educational outreach programs. As well, the Ministry of Education is making changes to the funding formulas for the programs. This is prompting the school board to ask for a review of the programs. “We need to give the system some notice that we are reviewing what these programs look like and that these programs could be significantly affected for 2013-14,” said Chris Coers, Enderby trustee. The board is already expecting a significant shortfall in budget funding. Some of the enrolment reductions are related to previous funding cuts to adult education programs, like the availability of funding for second language training.

Enrolment in the continuing education programs housed in Salmon Arm, Armstrong, Enderby and Sicamous dropped from 129 adults in January 2012 to 36 adults in January 2013. School-aged students dropped from 160 in January 2012 to 52 in January 2013. In addition, the number of storefront students in Salmon Arm has gone from 138 in Jan. 2012 to 35 in Jan. 2013. “Unfortunately, the new funding formula does not reflect the many outstanding services provided to the individuals attending the programs,” said Wendy Woodhurst, director of instruction.

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and took on the duty of notifying relatives. Then the coroner attended and once again I told him the circumstances of how my neighbor was found. Again, nothing but kindness, patience and sympathy was offered. It is good to know that we have this kind of support in a terrible situation and it did make it easier for me. On reflection and after processing the shock, I think dying peacefully in one’s sleep in our own home is a great gift and one most of us would prefer. Bon voyage, Audrey. Do you want answers to some of the problems you or other seniors have? You will get your chance to ask candidates in the upcoming election questions about their policies regarding seniors’ issues on Tuesday at People Place at 10 a.m. The Seniors Action Network, SAN, will be asking candidates questions that deal with repeatedly identified seniors’ issues such as appointing an advocate, financial assistance for services not now covered, additional home support so that seniors can stay in their own homes longer, etc. People in the audience will also have an opportunity to question the candidates about their own specific concerns. This is the chance to hear who will better represent you in the upcoming election. For more information, call the Seniors Information and Resource Bureau at 250545-8572. Which brings me to the news that the Seniors Information and Resource

Bureau’s office is moving from People Place at the end of March. Unfortunately they are still awaiting confirmation from Interior Health of their new sponsor and new address, as the Social Planning Council which has overseen this program for many years will no longer be performing this duty after the end of March. I am assured that the program will continue and I certainly hope so. This program has helped countless number of seniors resolve so many issues over the years and has a valued and reliable corps of senior volunteers whom many people rely on for rides, helping around the house, friendly visiting and minor repairs and snow shoveling, among other jobs they do. Helping low-income seniors complete their tax returns free of charge is another service offered by SIRB but because of the upcoming move, trained volunteers will be doing taxes from the Schubert Centre until April 22, 2013 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your 2012 Income Tax Return, this year’s T4’s, pension slips, etc. to Schubert Centre where volunteers will “netfile” your taxes on the computer and then you can pick up your return. All completed taxes must be picked up by April 22. Call 250-545-8572 for more information. If you have any comments or questions you can call me at 250-542-7928 or e-mail blackmail1@telus.net

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Literacy groups are hoping a large dollop of provincial optimism will translate into restoration of funding. “I’m advised by the minister that there will be funding restored to Decoda and Decoda, in due course, will restore funding across the province,” said Shuswap MLA George Abbott. “But it’s not up to me to relay the happy news.” Vernon’s Junction Literacy Centre is one of 55 B.C. groups whose literacy funding was cut March 1 by $30,000. Decoda is a provincial organization that receives funds from the province and provides it to non-profits. Definitive “happy news” was not forthcoming from the Ministry of Education either. Instead, the ministry provided a partial transcript of an interview

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in person.” Asked when he would be able to make an announcement, McRae referred to yearend dollars. “I certainly don’t want to make decisions that are going to impact on our core services, which is obviously providing the K-to-12 pub-

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It’s going to cost more to get rid of garbage. Starting April 8, fees are climbing for the disposal of sold waste at the landfills in Greater Vernon, ArmstrongSpallumcheen, Lumby, Kingfisher and Cherryville. “The most significant changes are an increase in the regular refuse disposal fee

from $88 to $90.50 a tonne,” said Nicole Kohnert, manager of regional engineering services, adding that the minimum charge remains $3. “The fee for construction and demolition waste will increase by $20 a tonne to $180 a tonne.” The fee for disposal of loads that contain recyclable material, such as asphalt roofing, yard and garden waste, glass,

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The Township of Spallumcheen is combining two separate landscape contracts into one. Deciding against the past practice of the separate landscape contracts for different township areas, council voted unanimously to award one contract to Summer Scape Designs at a cost of $1,995 per month. The township received eight tenders from contractors with Summer Scape the only one coming in under $2,000 a month. The highest bid was $3,050 a month. “Staff has reviewed the tenders and is confident that Summer Scape Designs will be able to provide quality and professional service,” said Ed Forslund, the township’s public works manager. The contract will include landscape maintenance for the township’s municipal grounds, Palisades Park, McLeod Park, Scott Park, Lansdowne Cemetery, Hullcar Cemetery, Springview Lot and Fortune Creek rest area.

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Flora and Kristy joined hands in a Celtic Themed Wedding Ceremony that took place at Celebration on Water at Mosquito Creek in North Vancouver. The two brides enjoyed a beautiful day surrounded by family and friends from Vernon, Armstrong and Ontario. The happy couple reside in Vancouver, BC

Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton and his bride; Gen James celebrated their wedding, and family union, on February 12th 2013 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It was very important for the couple to involve all of their 6 children. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her son; Jake Suttling, daughter and Maid of Honor; Phoebe Suttling, bridesmaids; Shaylene Anderson (girlfriend of James Acton), Melissa Hache (fiance of Joe James) and Lizda Guerrero (former exchange student to the Acton/James family). Supporting the groom as Best Man was Kevin’s eldest son; James Acton with sons Kurtis and Nicholas Acton as groomsmen. It was with regret that the bride’s eldest son, Joe James (formerly Suttling) was unable to attend. As dedicated representatives to the Lumby community, Kevin and Gen will continue to live in their home and raise their family in Lumby.

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Leon and Donna MacAulay of Coldstream are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Celeste to Shawn Coleman, son of Norman and Shirley Coleman of Calgary, Alberta. The wedding to take place in April 2014.

The marriage of Carolyn Louise Schellenberg to Mark William Stephen Uher took place September 29th, 2012 at Mackie Lake House in Coldstream, with the Rev. Will Wiens officiating. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Louise Schellenberg of Vernon, B.C., and the groom is the son of Steve and Alice Uher, of Blenheim, Ontario. Maid of honour was Natasha Giesbrecht, and bridesmaids were Heather Harker, Michelle Kiraly, Lindsay Kraft, and Mark’s sisters Katy, Andrea, and Stephanie Uher. Best Man was Ryan Boyd, and groomsmen were Andrew Lindsay and Tim Giesbrecht. A reception followed at Paddlewheel Hall, and an Ontario reception was held the following week in Blenheim at the Uher family farm. Mark and Carolyn make their home in Mayo, Yukon Territory. Their family and friends wish them a long and joyous life together.

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Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka (right) works with Sylvia, a longtime client she filmed for a documentary sponsored by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Sylvia passed away last month and her family has opened a fund in her name for people who would like to donate to the Society for the Arts in Dementia Care. “She was an amazing woman,” said Gottlieb-Tanaka. “Gary Arbuckle, director of services for Kindale, is graciously offering on behalf of his organization space for the CEA Program.” The program is open to healthy seniors who are concerned about memory loss and would like to do something about it, as well as isolated seniors who might be reluctant to participate in programs administrated in adult day care centres or any other centre associated with dementia. It is based on a comprehensive approach to dementia care based on the individual’s past, present and future, on body/soul and mind aspirations, on training family members and caregivers in their daily interactions. The program emphasizes the importance of activities that encourage creative expressions. “As a result, it has the potential to reduce anxiety and stress to both client and caregiver and therefore increase the quality of life for both.” Gottlieb-Tanaka has taken a circuitous route to working in the field of gerontology and conceiving the CEA program, for which she won an award from the American Society of Aging and the MetLife Foundation. Born and raised in Israel, she graduated in 1976 from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem and in 1980 received a master’s of architecture degree from the University of British Columbia.

After working in architecture for about 30 years and raising her two children, she returned to school to pursue a new direction in gerontology, specifically in the study of creative expression, dementia and the therapeutic environment. She earned her PhD from UBC in 2006 in the Institute of Health Promotion Research and the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. She and her husband, Mineo Tanaka, a retired architect, have recently moved back to his home town of Vernon. “I always loved being with older people and didn’t mind listening to their stories; I found comfort in being with older people. My parents are Holocaust survivors and so I never had grandparents and was always drawn to other people’s grandparents. In the late ‘90s, Gottlieb-Tanaka had the opportunity to work with a senior who had recently moved to Vancouver and whose daughter was looking for someone to spend time with her. “Ruth was an incredible woman. She also had advanced dementia, but I thought she was charming, everything she said was interesting, but there was a limit with how much I could talk with a stranger.” Wanting to do more, Gottlieb-Tanaka paid a visit to the public library but found nothing there on the topic of older people

and creativity. At the UBC library, she had a librarian type in the key words, creativity and dementia, but found nothing. Almost 50 years old, she said her heart skipped a beat when she realized that she had discovered this gap in knowledge on a topic that had only just touched her consciousness. “When I got home, I walked in the door with a smile on my face and told my husband, ‘I’m going back to school.’ And this is how it started.” The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care is a non-profit organization that grew out of the success of the First International Conference on Creative Expression, Communication and Dementia at UBC in May 2005. “The society is based on my PhD studies, the psychosocial approach to dementia care. It was initially a tough sell as people were used to dealing with health issues based only on the physical and medical model.” She said if a cure is not found, by 2021 there will be 600,000 people with dementia in Canada. “If you suspect something is wrong, have the courage to go to your doctor. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if I suspected I had something wrong with my memory and the doctor said take some art activity twice a week and come back and we’ll reassess you. “People are easily living longer. We are more aware of how to keep our quality of life. Seniors are the gatekeepers of knowledge. I had to do a PhD to tell me the fifth commandment: to honour thy father and mother — it doesn’t have to be your own father and mother. Gerontology is our answer for our guilt and how to deal with our elder people. “But with all my studies, I have learned that the human spirit is so strong. It’s realizing our responsibility towards our elders.” In running the CEA Program, GottliebTanaka believes it is important to involve the local arts community while making sure appropriate training is provided for those who would like to interact with seniors with memory impairment. As well, volunteer facilitators will be trained in a two-day workshop because the program is based on volunteer work until funding comes through for paid staff. Benjamin Moore has donated paint, and other contributions are most welcome “We appreciate their help so much, and I would also like to thank Jack Gareb at the Schubert Centre. He is so amazing and has been on board from day one. He is doing everything he can, always with a smile.” Those interested in participating in the program, can call the Schubert Centre at 250-5494201. Participation is by donation. For more information about training as a facilitator, contact Gottlieb-Tanaka at dr.daliagt@gmail.com.

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Ross Szabo, an author and award-winning speaker, will share his story of hope and recovery from mental illness on Tuesday. When Szabo was a freshman, he was like so many others who just want to fit in. “Everything on the surface seemed to be fine. I was making

friends, getting good grades and had a fun social life. However, no one could have imagined how many emotions I was suppressing,” he said. “I tried to hide what I was feeling to convince everyone that everything was OK, but that could only last for so long.” Szabo was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 16 and

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was hospitalized for attempting to take his own life during his senior year of high school. “Ross struggled through life and just put on a happy face to hide his true emotions like so many people do,” said Dianne Hustler, family support coordinator at the Mental Illness Family Support Centre. “People think

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that they are alone and that there is no hope of feeling better so they just suffer in silence.” According to the World Health Organization, mental illness is the number one cause of disability in the world. One in five people will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some time in their lives but only one third seek help. “There is still a lack of understanding and awareness about mental illness,” said Hustler. Szabo knows that staying silent prevents people from achieving the recovery they are capable of. “During these difficult times, it is important for people to express what they are going through and reach out for help,” he said, adding that he wants to empower others to seek help for themselves or their loved ones. This free presentation hosted by the Mental Illness Family Support Centre takes place Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Please leave a message at 250260-3233 or bcssvernon@shaw.ca if you plan to attend.

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If you are a person who enjoys spending time with seniors and wants to make a difference in someone’s life, the Family Resource Centre has an opportunity for you. Wendy (not her real name), has been peacefully transitioning into retirement. She is happy to be at a point in her life where she has a little more time to do what she really wants. “I always knew that when I retired I wanted to help older people, you know, to sort of pay it forward,” she says. Throughout the years, Wendy has vol-

If asked to name the most frightening thing they can think of, many people will say public speaking is near the top of the list. But Armstrong Toastmasters can help and is holding a free demonstration meeting March 19 at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, 2550 Bridge St., at 7:15 p.m. The club has recently completed a successful Speech Craft session. “We were very pleased to see the participants grow in their speaking skills and confidence in public speaking,” said Lee Fennell, with the club. “Armstrong Toastmasters is a small but encouraging club where people can come

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The program costs $40 for a couple and $25 for an individual. The cost includes a parent manual, with extra manuals available for $10. Childcare will be available at a cost of $3 per child or $5 per family. Space is limited: to register, call 250549-2244 or e-mail church@stjohnsvernon.com. Scholarships are available for those who need assistance — call Jodie at 250-549-4406 for more information.

unteered at many organizations and has also contributed financially. Now she has turned her focus to contributing her time instead, and making a real difference in the lives of others. The Family Resource Centre partners with the IHA Seniors Mental Health team to improve the quality of life for seniors in our community who are experiencing social isolation, early dementia, or depression. The centre’s Senior Support Volunteer program pairs volunteers with clients who need a friendly, helping hand and a listening ear. Visits typically involve activities

such as getting out to do banking or pick up groceries, playing a game of Scrabble or cards, going for a walk and smelling the flowers, or just enjoying a cup of coffee and a fond reminiscence in their home. Training is provided for the volunteers and the next session is scheduled to begin this April. The training will run for eight sessions, April 2 to May 21 from 9 a.m. until noon at the People Place. To learn more about this opportunity see the web site at www.vernonfrc.ca or call Karen at the Family Resource Centre at 250-545-3390.

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Community Calendar SEND THE LUCK OF THE IRISH, A LEPREGRAM Send a Lepregram to your friends, family and co-workers. Two Irish dancers will deliver your lucky message with an Irish jig and balloon. March 10 to 17. Cost: $25/ jig. At home, work, etc. Time: five to 10 minutes. To book, call or text Alison: 250-307-5111 or e-mail: darryl.7@ telus.net. All proceeds assist with travel costs for qualifiers from The Blakey School of Irish Dance - Okanagan to North American Irish Dance Championships in Anaheim, Calif. in July. OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ March 10, movie night at Towne Cinema, 7:30 p.m. Attend the Vernon Film Society movie Searching For Sugarman. Tickets are available at The Bean Scene and the cost is $7. Meet in the foyer where the chairs are, so we can sit together. Call Dot at 250-542-4042 to enable seats to be saved. GLEANERS NEED PART-TIME VOLUNTEERS at our 4409-29th St. store location. Call 250549-1123, ask for Leanne or leave a message for her. Monday to Friday morning shift or afternoon shift (five hours each); Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is exciting and rewarding to help support our plant operation in Lavington. PRESENTATION ON THE STATE OF ISRAEL David Rubin, a Jewish friend from the hills of Samaria, will be here to share a special message with us. David is an international speaker and very knowledgeable regarding the present state of Israel. E-mail the appropriate meeting coordinator regarding your intentions to attend. Vernon meeting March 10 at 1:30 p.m., Dyck residence. RSVP to Gail Mobbs at gmobbs@shaw.ca

LUMby & DISTRICT wILDLIFE ASSOCIATION monthly trapshoots are the second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the clubhouse, for info. contact Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445. SEED SAVER SALE AND SwAP Cherryville community Hall March 10 from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Saving heritage seeds was once regarded as a curious hobby for people who wanted to taste a real tomato. Not so any more as the danger of GMO’s, massive industrial farms and seeds that don’t grow is now a fact. Free organic carrot juice available for you to sample. B.C.-grown organic rolled oats, raisins and the carrots will be for sale. The above items will have short threeminute screen presentations from the farmers responsible, showing the growing, soil prep. etc. ROyAL CDN. LEGION bR. 189 OyAMA Annual general meeting, honours and awards presentations March 10 at 2 p.m. Past service medals and member pins presented to those who are so deserving. All members and guests are asked to join us for refreshments while we honour members who give their time to our Legion. All welcome. If you need a ride please contact us. EVANGELIST OTTO KAKOSCHKE wILL MINISTER International New Life Ministries evangelist Otto Kakoschke will be ministering at Bella Vista Church, 4300 Bella Vista Rd., 6:30 p.m. March 10. Otto has ministered in 36 different countries since 1967. Timely message, and a video from his latest missionary journey to Viet Nam. Free will offering will be received for his upcoming European missionary trip. Info., Pastor Brent at 250-545-7857.

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OKAN. GARDENS & ROSES MEETS Second Monday of the month at Schubert Centre, 7:30 p.m. Judy Baumbrough will be our guest speaker on sustainable gardening. Everyone welcome. Info., call Jocelyne at 250-558-4556. VJH HOSPITAL AUXILIARy MEETS March 11 at 1:30 p.m. Guests meet at gift shop at 1:15; we will show you to the meeting. Aux. members work in the gift shop, work/play at crafts Wednesdays, meet to knit, crochet and sew on buttons on Thursdays, sell raffle tickets, plan May 11 Garden Fair and other projects to raise funds. All money used to purchase equipment and patient comfort items for the hospital. New members always welcome. FLOOR CURLING AT SCHUbERT CENTRE Every Monday 10 a.m. to noon; Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 3 p.m. It’s loads of fun, easy to do and lots of friendly people. All welcome.

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his week’s Capsule College on Thursday, March 14 takes place at 9:30 a.m. at the Halina Centre with Julia Lissau presenting her Iceland Odyssey travelogue. Explore the rugged grandeur of Iceland and its history, art, geology, landscapes and legends through the keen eyes and lens of Julia (including this photo of the Stokkur Geyser (right), avid Vernon cyclist and community volunteer, on her second visit to this storied island of stunning vistas and stirring sagas. Tickets are $7 at the door for this Armchair Travel talk. Proceeds from Capsule College go towards two local CFUW scholarships to Okanagan College.

ing. Ross was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 16, and was hospitalized for attempting to take his own life during his senior year of high school. Join us to hear how Ross turned a diagnosis of bipolar disorder into an opportunity to educate others. Free presentation. Please RSVP at 250260-3233 or bcssvernon@shaw.ca

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PATCHwORK FARMS located at the new agriculture site at Okanagan College, is inviting interested public to drop by to learn more about the project and how they may be able to support it, March 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Okanagan College, 7000 College Way. There will be a brief tour followed by a short presentation at 5:30 p.m. Info., e-mail patchworkfarms@shaw.ca or call 250-542-6920. Learn how you can help us grow! FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESSION Find out how you can make a difference for children and families in our community through fostering March 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 300, 3100 -30th Ave., Vernon. No need to register. For info., contact Noelle at 250-558-0939 noksupport@okfosterparents.ca bOSOM bUDDIES MEET March 13 at 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Best Western Vernon Lodge to participate in Girls Night Out.Door prizes and information on women’s products — and some wine. See you all there. RSVP Renee at 250-5426325 or Mary Ann at 250-549-3351. wELLNESS DINNER CLUb March 13 is reservation deadline for dinner on March 17 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a vegetarian dinner and health presentation at the Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, 45th Ave at Pleasant Valley Rd. Payment is by donation. Reserve by calling 250-545-3969 ext 2, or e-mail wdcvernon@gmail.com VERNON & DISTRICT FAMILy HISTORy SOCIETy AGM Annual general meeting March 13, doors open 6:30 p.m., meeting starts 7 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 1204 - 30th Ave. Joyce Young will speak about “Familysearch.org web site.”

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Terri Clark’s got her hat back on. The last time the Canadian country music star was in Vernon, during 2009’s Long Way Home tour, she had removed her trademark black Stetson for some of her publicity stills. The move, she says, was a personal one. “Long Way Home was a sombre album for me. My mom had cancer at that time. She’s since passed away,” said Clark on the phone with The Morning Star. Going through what she calls survivor’s remorse after her mother’s death, Clark eventually got back in the saddle to record 2011’s Roots and Wings. The album featured reflective songs such as Northern Girl, and a few party wranglers such as Trooper’s We’re Here for a Good Time. “When a member of your family is terminally ill, it’s like a roller coaster ride, so when my mom was set free, musically and personally I went through a rebirth. I wanted to celebrate life again, so I put my hat back on,” said Clark. About to return to Vernon Wednesday, Clark continues to celebrate the past and present with her new album Classic, which features songs she grew up on. “Every song on Classic has ties into the past. It transported me to the time I sang with my grandparents or when I was nine singing Delta Dawn, or when my mom was singing with me.” Then there’s the song, Two More Bottles of Wine, also on the album, which Clark says reminds her of the time she opened for George Strait. Way before that experience, and even before moving to the

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Country music star terri Clark is in Vernon Wednesday to perform songs from her new Classic album as well as some of her past hits. Hat (Medicine Hat, that is) and Nashville, Clark grew up in the decidedly non-country city of Montréal. The spawn of a musical family, Clark’s maternal grandparents, who raised five kids, were known country artists who performed in Montréal nightclubs. Clark’s grandmother was nicknamed the Canadian Kitty Wells, and it’s her voice that can be heard singing Wells’ This White Circle on my Finger on Classic just before Clark kicks in with another Wells’ classic, It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels. Another song heard on the album goes back to when Clark was an elementary school student. “One of the first songs I learned to play on my guitar was Tanya Tucker’s Delta Dawn,” said

“I never would have thought when I was young that I would have Reba and Tanya Tucker singing songs on my album.” — Terri Clark

Clark, who even asked the Opry legend to visit the Nashville studio, where Clark recorded Classic, to reprise her 1972 hit. Another one of Clark’s idols, Reba McEntire, also visited the studio to record a duet to her 1984 song, How Blue. “I never would have thought

when I was young that I would have Reba and Tanya Tucker singing their songs on my album,” said Clark adding Dierks Bentley also came in to record with her George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s Golden Ring. “They were all so gracious with their time. I made a list of the names I wanted to sing some of these songs with me. I thought not all of them would be able to do it, but I ended up with twotimes the number of duets that I had originally thought because they all said yes.” After making a name for herself around Alberta, Clark first went down to Music City in ‘87, with the encouragement of her mother. After scoring a record deal in ‘94, she hit the road, a bona fide country star, and says she really hasn’t looked back.

Although she still lays her hat in Nashville to record and play the Grand Ol’ Opry (Clark became a member of the country institution in 2004), she rarely spends any length of time there these days as she is either touring or resting at one of her homes in Canada, including the Ontario cottage where she likes to spend her summers. “I went to Nashville to get into the industry and I’ve seen a lot of changes since with technology and the downloading of music. There used to be at least 10 labels down there, now there’s only two,” she said. “There are more cliques there now. It used to be the best, kept secret. Now it’s more Hollywood than it used to be.” After splitting with her label some years back, Clark has independently produced her last three albums and says she has enjoyed the creative freedom. She, along with her longtime co-producer/engineer, Jeff Jones, worked together to bring Classic to life. “I trust him with the details and the administrative stuff so I can stay focussed on the creative stuff and not slave over my vocals. You have to trust someone for that,” she said. With her Canadian tour winding its way through B.C. this month, Clark is also looking forward to this summer when she returns to the cottage for some R&R, with a side trip to Ottawa to play for the Canada Day festivities. “I will probably play Northern Girl for that one,” she hinted. Fans attending her Vernon show can expect that song, along with a number of Clark’s other big hits, and, of course, those classic songs from her new album that have helped place her hat back where it belongs. Wednesday’s concert with Terri Clark starts at the Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Opening is upand-coming country artist Kira Isabella. Tickets are $48, available at the Ticket Seller box office, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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Internationally acclaimed Canadian jazz singer Holly Cole, who released her latest recording, Night on Nov. 19, is coming to the Okanagan March 24 with a show at Kelowna Community Theatre. The first single off Night saw Cole covering the James Bond classic You Only Live Twice. The iconic track was originally released with the film of the same name in the summer of 1967.

The song is embedded in the minds of baby boomers and Cole’s version reflects the sexy, smart, seductive tone of her new recording. “I love to sing Bond tunes,” said Cole. “They come injected with intrigue and sex appeal, delivered with a wink. I absolutely adore that.” Tickets to see Cole in Kelowna are available at the Kelowna Community Theatre box office or get them at www. selectyourtickets.com.

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ou only turn 21 once, (or if in Canada, 19, uh, or 18,) and to commemorate the special occasion many burgeoning grown-ups tie one on, a big one. 21 and Over is a film about the fairly ordinary adventures of three young friends celebrating the last of their gang reaching the age of majority. We say, “There are no surprises here.” TAYLOR: Although there isn’t anything particularly wrong with this film, it’s completely unimpressive, unless you are impressed Taylor & Howe by vomit. HOWE: 21 & Over is brought to us by the writers of The Hangover, so for that reason alone I was looking forward to seeing this. Oh, how wrong could I be? In the opening two minutes, Miller (Miles Teller) must drop the F-bomb at least 10 times and that sets the tone for this movie right there. Some people might find that funny, and it can be if used correctly but in this, it isn’t. The writers should have done some research and checked out Eddie Murphy’s Raw or watched Roy “Chubby” Brown on YouTube, now that’s funny. TAYLOR: There are funny moments in the film. I laughed (gently), exactly twice. The rest of the time I was thinking, “yeah, that seems about right.” These young fellas go out on the crawl, drink their faces off, revel in their ability to do

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Miles Teller, Justin Chon and Skyler Astin tie one on in 21 and Over. so, play drinking games on campus, chase girls, get in fights, play pranks, throw up, glue stuffed animals to their privates, you know, the usual. What is lacking is comedy. This movie is like going to an Andrew Dice Clay show (remember him?) For those of you who don’t, Clay was a “comedian” whose act wasn’t actually funny. The audience never laughed at the end of the “joke,” they cheered, or did the Arsenio “whoop, whoop.” 21 or Over is a “whoop, whoop” movie. HOWE: This is The Hangover for kids. The problem is it’s not as good or funny. TAYLOR: I agree. I might have

found this slightly funnier if I was 20 or 25-years younger. I think a lot of teenage boys and developmentally delayed men would probably enjoy this more than I did. It might also be funnier if I was drunk when I saw it, but I have to limit the amount of tasty intoxicating beverages I consume to our monthly poker game. Party on, Pete HOWE: Party on, Mr. T. — Howe gives 21 and Over 1.5 tubesocks out of 5. —Taylor gives it 2 games of beer pong out of 5. The film is currently showing at the Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

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An iconic figure in Québecois culture, internationally acclaimed writer Nicole Brossard will give readings in both of Canada’s official languages when she visits UBC’s Okanagan campus this week. Brossard, who lives in Outremont, Que., has published more than 30 books including These Our Mothers, Lovhers, Mauve Desert, and Baroque at Dawn. While she writes in both English and French, her work has also been translated into several other languages, includ-

ing German and Spanish. Her writing has been widely studied and anthologized and she has won national and international acclaim. While at UBCO, Brossard will host a French-language reading at the university in the Arts Building, ART 218, 1147 Research Rd. This event takes place Tuesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Later that evening, she will hold an English-language reading at the Okanagan Regional Library, 1380 Ellis St, Kelowna. The English-language reading takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The prolific writer was twice

awarded Canada’s Governor General Prize for poetry; in 1974 for Mécanique Jongluese and in 1984 for Double Impression. She has received Quebec’s highest literary honour, le Prix AthanaseDavid for lifetime achievement in literature, and twice won the Grand Prix de Poesie de la Foundation les Forges. In 2006, she was awarded the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize for the more than 30 books of literature she has produced throughout her career. Her latest English translation is the poetry collection,

White Piano, translated by Robert Majzels and 2013 UBC Okanagan campus writer-inresidence Erín Moure. Brossard co-founded two important Québec literary journals La Barre du Jour and La Nouvelle Barre du Jour. Her visit is sponsored by the UBC Okanagan Campus Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, UBC Okanagan Campus department of Critical Studies’ French Programme, Okanagan Regional Library, and the Canada Council for the Arts.

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hen it comes to staging the plays of Norm Foster, Dai Scott is your gal. The director of Asparagus Community Theatre’s new production, Foster’s Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak, obviously loves the source material. She’s made sure that every little detail has been adhered to. Take the show’s set, designed by Scott, and constructed by a fine team of Asparagus volunteers. It could Kristin Froneman be any mom and pop diner from Arkansas to Armstrong, circa 1979. Painted in salmon pink, with pale floral wallpaper boarder, and featuring vintage signs, a jukebox and formica tables, you almost expect Flo in her beePhoto submitted hive to come out yelling “Kiss my grits!” Rory White, left, Mark Trussell, and Shaleen Toney hang out at Milly’s Cabin in Asparagus (And for those who have no idea what Community Theatre’s presentation of Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak. I’m talking about, look up Mel’s Diner from Alice on YouTube.) sweet country bumpkin, Orson Hubble forget things, including what he’s doing In this case, the diner is called Milly’s is played by Asparagus newcomer Mark in Big Oak. Cabin and is run by ex-hockey player Trussell, who looks like a young Lorne Orson’s anxiety also peaks when his Tom Shaw. Played by Rory White, doing Elliott channeling Stuart McLean. daughter Kay phones to say she is coming a fine job in his first non-musical role for As Orson, Trussell delivers some great to Big Oak, and she wants to meet with Asparagus, Tom has taken over the resone-liners with perfect timing, and he him on the same day as the parade. taurant from his deceased mother. evokes pathos while lamenting his charMayor Catherine is also freaking out And it’s at Milly’s, set somewhere in acter’s disconnect with his 25-year-old because her daughter cannot be this one of Canada’s eastern provinces, where daughter, Kay, whom he has never met year’s Tomato princess because she’s run all the action in Ned Durango takes place. face-to-face. off with her dim-witted boyfriend. It’s at the diner where we are first It’s Orson who comes up with an idea And, Tom, well, he tries to console introduced to the caustic town mayor for the parade. everyone the best way he knows how. Catherine Winger. Played by the radiant It turns out that Ned Durango, who These characters make Big Oak a Laurisa DeFehr, who puts some swagmade his name as a TV cowboy 30 years place you’ll want to visit. In fact, you ger into this politician’s step, Catherine prior, is making an appearance at a mall probably have visited a place like this — is sweating over her daughter’s choice of in nearby Bangor, Maine. So Orson the play encapsulates any small town in a mate as much as she is about Big Oak’s decides to go and wrangle himself a Canada, Armstrong included. economic outlook. celebrity parade marshal for the festival. As Ned says, “Keep a howdy on your Things are looking pretty grim in A mixture of Woody from Toy Story lips and your feet in the stirrups,” and town due to businesses shutting down, and Howdy Doody’s Buffalo Bob Smith, head on out to Armstrong for this funny that is, until Ms. Mayor is approached Durango is played in fine southern and surprisingly touching play. by a developer proposing to build a accent by Kim Sinclair, even though we Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak confranchised theme park in her town. And later find out his roots are closer to the tinues at Armstrong’s Centennial Theatre coincidently, she happens to own a piece northern border. this week, Wednesday through to Saturday of property that would be the perfect At first excited about their coup, Tom with shows at 8 p.m. and a matinee spot to develop. (Conflicting interests, and Orson soon find out that their child- Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are at The Guy me thinks.) hood hero has a penchant for the ladies Next Door in Armstrong, call 250-546Winger is also in a tizzy about the and Kentucky bourbon, and he seems to 0950 to reserve. town’s upcoming Tomato Festival on the May long weekend, as it’s et Imagine if you could turn this the same weekend the To our Patrons and Season Tick ers Hold developers want to meet with her, so she dumps es Powerhouse Theatre Celebrat 13 20 most of the planning of this its 50th Anniversary e the festival parade on 2014 season. To commemorat 50th Tom’s shoulders. He, in this event we are publishing a Anniversary Book, reflecting all turn, turns to his trusty 3, of our productions since 196 sidekick for help. e. ativ narr and ures through pict into this The incarnation of a

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Black revises refinery application Black said in an interview there are currently four other heavy oil refineries Newspaper publisher David Black is under construction around the world, two revising his B.C. environmental assessment in Africa and two in Saudi Arabia. All application for a large-scale heavy oil refin- are about the same scale as his proposed ery in Kitimat to use a new refining process Kitimat Clean plant, processing about to reduce its environmental impact. 400,000 barrels per day of heavy oil using Black gave an update on the project to cokers that extract the coal-like byproduct. a B.C. Chamber of Commerce breakfast A refinery of that size would fill 100 rail in Vancouver Wednesday, saying he has cars per day with petroleum coke, which is found most of the $25 billion in financing typically burned for metal production and needed, and buyers for the refinery’s fuel contains sulphur as well as similar carbon products. He said customer intensity to metallurgical contracts and financing are coal. to be finalized within two Shell’s refinery at months. Anacortes, Wa. currently Black, who owns The processes Alberta oil sands Morning Star, also released a crude using cokers, selling Mustel Group poll conductthe petroleum coke for alued in February that shows minum refining. — David Black three out of four people supThe new process adds port the idea to refine crude hydrogen from natural gas oil in Kitimat. to combine with the excess carbon in heavy A 57 per cent majority continue to oil, increasing the amount of gasoline, jet oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway fuel and diesel produced. plan to pipe crude to Kitimat and load it on “It will be 50 per cent cleaner than any ocean tankers. Black said rejection of pipe- other refinery in the world,” Black said. “It’s lines would only push crude oil producers going to cost about $3 billion more, and I’m to use rail transport to reach his refinery going to organize the money for it.” and other buyers. The process received a Canadian patent The new process makes synthetic fuels last fall for Calgary-based Expander Energy. from the heavy tar left over from conven- It adapts a process developed in Germany in tional oil refining, instead of extracting the early 1900s to convert coal to synthetic the carbon as petroleum coke as is done in gas, which was relied on for vehicle and Alberta and elsewhere. aircraft fuel by the German armed forces tom fletcher

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Vernon’s Barry Amies has earned a big Salute from the insurance industry. Amies, owner of the Baron Insurance Broker Group, was honoured as the Insurance Person of the Year at the annual Salute gala event held at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. The black tie event featured 500 industry peers from all over B.C. representing insurance companies, brokers and adjusters. The Salute selection committee comprises professionals in the field who choose a recipient who has made a significant contribution to furthering the image of the general insurance industry in the province. As a young man, Amies entered the financial services sector securing a position with the Bank of Nova Scotia. Insurance became his passion and, six years later, he opened the first Baron Insurance Agency in the Okanagan. Over the next 26 years, Amies grew his business from a start-up agency to an operation with more than 50 employees.

Baron earned the attention of Valley First, which bought the agency in 1994. Following the purchase, Amies remained with Valley First until his retirement in 1999. Amies’ hiatus from insurance, however, did not last long as he partnered with some other investors to open Landing Insurance. It was later renamed Baron Insurance Broker Group. Today, the firm employs more than 35 staff. Amies is the past-president of the Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. He was also the first vice-chairperson of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada and is the past chairperson of the Insurance Council of B.C. and past president of CSIO. He is also president of the Vernon Curling Club and a former member of the Vernon Rotary Club. Amies and Baron Insurance have given back to local charities such as Hospice House, the North Okanagan Community Life Society and the B.C. Cancer Foundation. The company also supports kids’ sporting events and summer camps.

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Health science professionals have voted in favour of a new twoyear agreement. “This agreement is a successful conclusion to health-care sector agreements under the government’s co-operative gains mandate,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. “Guided by fairness, co-operation and sound fiscal management, these labour agreements mean greater stability for the important services in our world-class health-care system.” Employees represented by the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association voted in favour of a new two-year agreement that includes a modest three per cent wage increase for most employees and realizes savings through modifications to benefit plans. This agreement between the Health Employers Association of B.C. and the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association covers more than 16,000 employees working in B.C.’s health sector, including medical technicians, physiotherapists, social workers, occupational therapists and pharmacists. This new contract settlement is in effect from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014. “Almost threequarters of unionized employees in B.C.’s public sector are now covered under negotiated settlements, despite the tough fiscal environment,” said Finance minister Michael de Jong. “These agreements show significant progress is being made under

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Sun Tzu, an ancient Chinese general and strategist, wrote, “To win 100 victories in 100 battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.” At the bridge table, sometimes your judgment of the opponents’ skill will influence your play -- as in this deal. South is in four hearts. West leads the diamond 10. East takes the first two tricks in the suit, then shifts to the club six. Declarer wins on the board and plays a trump to his king. West takes the trick and returns a diamond. How should South continue? North’s transfer bid

followed by three no-trump showed five hearts and game values. South starts with three top losers and only nine winners (one spade, four hearts and four clubs). He seems to need the spade finesse to work. However, after West’s diamond lead at trick five, if hearts are splitting 3-2, declarer could discard a spade from the dummy, ruff in his hand, cash his last trump, cross to dummy with a club, draw trumps and claim. Note, though, that this fails here because West gains a second trump trick. If West is a beginner, South must guess what to do. But if East and West are experts, West cannot have the spade king. If he did, he would have dropped the diamond nine at

trick two as a suit-preference signal and East would have shifted to spades, subduing the contract. West’s defense strongly suggests that hearts are 4-1. Declarer should ruff on the board, cash his two top hearts, return to dummy with a club, draw the last trump, and take the spade finesse.

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Tom leŌ us in the early hours of March ϰ at Eorth Kkanagan Hospice House with his family by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Karel, son ameron, daughter Julianne, grandson awson ;the apple of his eyeͿ and brother avid ;JeanͿ as well as many nieces and nephews and long Ɵme friends. He was predeceased by his father, ill, his mother, Margaret, and his brother, Eric. Tom was born in Armstrong and spent his childhood at a farm on Pleasant Valley rossroad. He went to h and graduated in Electrical Engineering with the AssociaƟon of Professional Engineers 'old Medal and an Athlone &ellowship to England. Karel and Tom were married in England and spent the next 3 years there. hpon his return to anada, he went to work for Hydro where he spent the next 30 years. uring those years, he became very involved with Lions lubs InternaƟonal. Tom reƟred to the Kkanagan in 1ϵϵ1 where he and Karel purchased a farm and opened a ed and reakfast. He became involved with the local Lions lub and their proũects, dedicaƟng many years to the development of the Lions Vision entre and the Haugen ommunity Healthcare Society. Tom was honoured by his community being named iƟǌen of the Year in 2001 and recently was recogniǌed by the ity of Armstrong for his outstanding contribuƟon to Volunteerism in the Eorth Kkanagan. A celebraƟon of Tom’s Life will be held at the A hapel on Zosedale Avenue in Armstrong on Saturday, March 1ϲ at 11͗00 am. In lieu of Ňowers, those wishing to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Tom to͗ Haugen ommunity Healthcare Society ;PK ox ϰϵ5, Armstrong, V0E 1 1Ϳ or Eorth Kkanagan Hospice ;350ϲ Ͳ 2ϳth Avenue, Vernon, V1T 1SϰͿ. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternaƟves.ca remaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTEZEATIVES &hEEZAL Θ ZEMATIKE SEZVI ES® Armstrong 250Ͳ5ϰϲͲϳ23ϳ Θ Vernon 250Ͳ55ϴͲ0ϴϲϲ

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife and friend, Mary Agnes &lahiī ;nee unninghamͿ, the heart and soul of our family. She died peacefully March 5, 2013 in the arms of her family, aŌer a long and brave struggle. dhe daughter of :oseph and Marcelle ;&innͿ unningham, she was born in 1ϵ2ϴ and was preͲ deceased by her two brothers, Jock and Leo, and her sister, Katherine Ewert. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Michael, her four sons and their wives derrence ; ebra LeeͿ, Michael ; eƩeͿ, Mark ;LouiseͿ, onald ;JudyͿ and her grandchildren, Krysta and Michael esare. A graduate of LiƩle &lower Academy, where Mary Agnes met so many of her life long friends, she married Michael &lahiī in 1ϵ53 and they brought up the four boys in a succession of homes in Vancouver and Victoria. They made many friends and Mary Agnes became an accomplished hostess, chef, block ͞mom͟ and conĮdant. She devoted much of her spare Ɵme to volunteer charity work, notably with the Women’s Auxiliary at St. Paul’s Hospital. Her family was her life and she imbued it with her faith, love of laughter, and a sense of humour that served her and Michael well in the challenging role of raising four headstrong boys. To this day, many of the friends of the boys considered mom as part of their own families, and many summer days were Įlled with the laughter and fun of their own children in the family front yard. The funeral will be held at Immaculate oncepƟon hurch at 11am on March 11, 2013. In honour of her lifeͲlong, giving nature, donaƟons in her name to the Alǌheimer’s Society of would be greatly appreciated. You will always rest peacefully in our hearts, Mom.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY The City of Armstrong is accepting applications for Summer Labourers. The position is covered under the CUPE Local 2709 contract and has an hourly rate of $21.79. As the positions are temporary and seasonal, they may be of interest to students attending college or university. The complete job description is available online at www. cityofarmstrong.bc.ca. You must have a valid BC driver’s license and a good driving record. Please send your resume, along with a current driver’s pro¿le to the attention of Patti Ferguson, City Administrator. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm, March 28, 2013. PO Box 40, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-546-3023 Email: info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca • Web: cityofarmstrong.bc.ca

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(Full-Time — Temporary) May 1 - September 1, 2013 Reporting to the Manager and/or Foreman of the assigned Division, this position carries out a variety of general labourer duties associated with the municipality’s construction and maintenance operations for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage system, road, sidewalks, parks and buildings. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is March 15, 2013. Please quote competition # 17-COV-13.

EVENTS & MARKETING COORDINATOR The Downtown Vernon Association, a business improvement association with more than 650 businesses, has an opening for an Event & Marketing Coordinator. The person will be responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of downtown events, member relations and marketing. Do you have…. • A college or university degree in event management, marketing or relevant professional experience. • Have 3 - 5 years experience in a coordinators role • Skilled in managing project budgets & timelines • Proficiency in MS Office, website maintenance and social media. This is a full time position, candidates must be prepared to work a flexible schedule due to weekend or evening events. A competitive salary is offered. A detailed job description is available www.downtownvernon.com. Immediate start date. Forward resumes to: ldelaney@downtownvernon.com by March 17,2013 or mail to DVA #4-3101 29th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5A8

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at Davison Orchards, Vernon. Work includes pruning, thinning, picking, fruit and vegetables. Seasonal work. June 15 - October 31. $10.25/hr 40 hrs/wk. Call 250-549-3266 Cross Country BC, Provincial Sport Organization for cross-country skiing is seeking an Ofﬁce Administrator The office is located in Vernon, BC. For full ad visit www.crosscountrybc.ca Submit applications to: gmanhard@telus.net

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ESSO Part-time Cashier required, evenings & weekends. Apply with resume at 2409 34 St. Vernon. Full time Food Services cook w/supervisory skills for Armstrong Retirement Residence. Email resume diane@heatonplace.com High traffic Salon seeking outgoing, motivated individual for appt. bookings, greeting clients and product sales. Customer service and cashier/sales experience required. Part time with possible full time. Please submit resume INCLUDING WORK REFERENCES, in person to Chatters Salon in Village Green Center. Deadline Friday, March 15 Housekeeper to do all housework and laundry. RR. 1-2 days per week. Reply to Box 15 C/O The Morning Star,4407-25 Ave, Vernon, BC. Leko Pre-Cast requires a Bookkeeper Receptionist with general office duties, must have knowledge in excel, word & simply accounting. Must be reliable cheerful, and have a positive attitude with excellent people skills. Please email resume to ablack@shaw.ca attention Anita

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P/T LIQUOR STORE CLERK WANTED Part Time Liquor Store Clerk Wanted for newly renovated BX Creek Liquor Store. Must Have Excellent Customer service skills, passion for Local BC & Okanagan wines, Serving it Right Certificate, be honest and reliable and 19+ years of age. Apply with resume to Mike Brooks at Hotel Front Desk BEST WESTERN PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre

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IN HOME SUPPORT We are looking for a Individual or couple who are willing to move into an individuals home and provide supports to a young man who has special needs. Applicants must have a current drivers license, criminal record check, & experience working with special needs individuals. Also seeking activity workers to work in conjunction with the support worker. Reply to Box 20 c/o The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, B.C. Longhorn Pub seeking Experienced servers. Must be available for variety of shifts, competitive wage & benefits. Please apply in person with resume to Eric. 4513 25th Ave. 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. OFFICE Assistant - IT support. Vernon Christian School. 32hrs per week. Resume and statement of faith to mdriediger@vcs.ca by April 2. Orchard Workers needed for Bagry Bros. Orchards Ltd. from June 20 to Nov 15. Thinning, Summer Pruning & Harvesting, $10.25/hr. Phone 250-503-7693 or Fax 250-5422136. 317 French Rd, Vernon QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country, BC. Permanent Position. Must have a minimum of 4 years post-secondary education. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, Global Gap requirements, as well as a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems. Must have a minimum of 3 seasons experience managing optical cherry sizing equipment. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from mid July through to Sept., 5 days a week, 8-10 hours a day off harvest. Work includes but is not limited to developing and maintaining food quality systems, managing 100+ sorting and box filling workers while maximizing efficiencies and ensuring quality from the field. Pay range $28-$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca SOWINS requires a Housekeeper for Transition House. See www.sowins.com for full details. Yard Maintenance Handy Person required 1-2 days/wk. Great for student with car. Phone 250-558-7827after 6pm

Medical/Dental MOA for busy, multi-physician office. Osler exp. pref. Fresh energetic team environment. Versatility and an eagerness to learn would be an asset. Please submit resume: Centreville Clinic, 301, 3210 – 25th Avenue, Attn: Peggy Friesen. www.centrevilleclinic.ca

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Professional/ Management COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor - this position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the internal and external communications program. The Communications Supervisor provides expert advice and direction to the management team and elected officials on communication policies and strategies. See our website for full job description www.quesnel.ca City of Quesnel.

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Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 A1. DUMP RUNS,Yard cleanup, weed whacking, moving Reno’s. Paul @ 250-550-4256 Lost Its Color? I paint garden gnomes, statue angles, pets & more. (778)475-5057 Vernon

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rubbish Removal

Pets

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

Acreage

Apt/Condo for Rent

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996

Free Scrap Metal & Vehicle Removal. Nothing too big or too small! We buy batteries, $4 min 5. Call (250)309-6107

Why rent when you can own?

LUMBY

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

SUN VALLEY MALL

PRO JUNK REMOVAL We haul it all. Call anytime. 250-766-3835

Merchandise for Sale

www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Appliances

Pets & Livestock

Washer & Dryer, excellent working condition. $250 obo (250)308-9642

Feed & Hay Alfalfa grass mix, under cover, $5.50/bale. Call 250309-5956 or 250-542-9419 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, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910. Small square straw bales $4/bale. barn stored, dry & tight. Wayne 250-550-8584

Livestock Need a good home for 17 & 18 year old Morgan Saddle bred & Appaloosa Geldings. 250-558-8791 ask for Victor.

Pets PET PARADISE GROOMING 250-546-8994

Spring clean groom’s for your cat & dog 5240 Hwy. 97A, Armstrong Near Drive-in Theatre

END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING

Firewood/Fuel Fir $210./cord, Apple $240./cord. Delivery available. 250-546-3505 250-540-7873 FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932

Garden Equipment JD 16hp Lawn Tractor, new seat/battery $500. (250)3070009

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

Medical Supplies

Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER Bichon-Shih-tzu pups 2males 1st shots, dewormed, litter trained. Available immediately. 1-250-832-3337

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

Misc. for Sale

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

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

HAVANESE / BICHON frise puppies, vet checked & shots, del avail. $650. (250)804-6848

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 $3500 obo. Phone 1(250)503-4652 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791

Livestock

CKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. www.kindercubkennel.com 250998-4697

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down)

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

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Vernon

250-549-7258

DISTRESS SALES

TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com

WANTED: Body Parts for 1982/83/84 Mazda B2000 pickup. (250)542-3921 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

Vernon

250-549-7258 ATTN: 3 bdrm +2bdrm in-lawsuite, $349K, 2bd, full bsmt, $249K, 3bd + 2bd ste, $309K. 3 Great fully reno’d houses. Lee Bliss Realty 250-306-1945

We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc. Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099

Misc. Wanted 4.5’ x 9’ antique pool table. (250)545-7199 Gold & Silver. Private buyer buying coins, jewelry, silverware, nuggets ect. I can come to you! Todd 250-864-3521

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PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/pipe, plumbing, brass valves, wire, radiators etc., 250-546-3556

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Renovated Centrepoint condo 2 bedroom, 2 bath Covered parking Private; deck Laundry in unit All ages & rentals welcome. MLS®10049276 Michele Blais 250-260-8740

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.

Six-Plex for Sale in Vernon. East Hill. $540,000. For more info call .(250)542-4269

For Sale By Owner Hobby Farm, 10 acres, w/ 3 bdrm, basement, Log home. $410,000. 4855 Miller Rd. Armstrong BC 1-250-546-8630

Michele Blais Sutton Group Realty 250-260-8740

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576

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

Misc. for Sale

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Floor Cleaner

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Antiques / Vintage

Antiques / Vintage

APPRAISALS When you really need to know “The True Value” Call

Peter Blundell AA SORT OUT YOUR TREASURES!

Independent Art And Antiques Appraiser & Consultant.

250-542-4540 Guardian Estate Appraisals www.blundellartandantiques.com

4 Litre

Mon. - Sat. 9:00 - 5:00

250-545-8088

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. ONLY

$137,000 MLS

1604 31st Street

45+ Building Bachelor Suite, $595 1 & 2 Bedroom From $625 to $725 MOVE IN INCENTIVES FOR SENIORS • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

1 Bdrm Unit (2 levels)

No smoking, no pets, adult living. Please call for an appointment to view

250-275-6224 References required.

bjorn@vernon4sale.com

250-558-9696

Morris Manor FREE

Apt/Condo for Rent

Discover the Secret!

Rental Incentives

Bjorn Edblad 250.308.7134 Royal LePage Downtown Realty

WESTMOUNT APARTMENTS 3611 27th Ave.

1 & 2 Bedroom From $725 to $825 +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable inc. MOVE IN INCENTIVES AVAILABLE. For more information, please call

250-503-7315

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

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 THE PLACE to Live in Vernon

URBAN POINTE 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

MUST SEE!

250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. $50 Safeway food coupon given at start of tenancy. vernonhomes.ca/forrent

GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments 2 Bedroom Townhouse Walk to downtown From $733 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

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

Columbia Apartments

1903 31A Street

1 bedroom apt.

■ 1 & 2 Bedroom From $625 to $725 ■ Adult ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital MOVE IN INCENTIVES

Available Mar. 1st

Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.

To view call

250-545-1519

250-503-7315

LEGACY MANAGEMENT (5) 2bdrms starting at $795 Most have in-suite laundry! Call or text Joanne at (250)540-7961

Garage Sales

1295

FREE

Removal of all unwanted metals and vehicles. No vehicle or metal too big

250-351-9666

Available February 15

Vernon:4728- Heritage Dr, 10:00am Sunday. Some antiques, toys.No early birds

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Scooter Parking

1 Bedroom

Senior oriented building Across from Schubert Centre Heat & hot water included. Call Mike

250-542-8989 1bdrm apt. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg. n/s n/p $650. 250-550-4069 1bdrm apt. near Hospital, laundry, heat, water, F/S, parking incl. NS, NP, Ref’s req. $650. (250)542-7982 1bdrm, East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Avail Feb 1st 250-260-5870. 1bdrm, quiet convenient location near Schubert Center & bus route. Rent incl hot water, cable, parking, F/S. N/S. 50+. $620. Call (250)309-3763 1bdrm suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $675+DD. 250-549-4220 1 LARGE bdrm apartment. N/P, N/S. $550 & $600 + utils. (250)307-4948 2bdrm, 2bath Deluxe Condo secure adult bldg by VJH w/d, d/w, f/p, ac, ug prk $1000. incl heat. Apr 1. (250)542-6880 3bdrm, 1.5bath, Family unit, Alexis Pk, a/c ns, ref’s, $975 +util. April 1. 250-558-3736 Affordable Sr. housing. Bach. suite in Armstrong complex. No stairs. Subsidies available. $415 incl. heat and HW. Ph. 250 546-0257 or 250 5460559.

ARLINGTON, EMBERS

& CENTURY MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm; Seniors, close to Schubert; N/S; N/P, clean and well maintained. Call: 250-275-8066 Armstrong Townhouse bright 1 level 2bdrm 2bath corner unit, gas f/p, 6-appl, n/s, $1150. April 1. (250)260-6002 Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $590 +DD. 250-549-4220 Belmonte Apartments 1 bdrm suites from $630 p/m, laminate floors & designer finishes avail. Great living close to downtown.prefer mature renter. Some pets OK Scooter parking. 250-549-5254 BRIGHT, clean 2bdrm, 1bath apt in quiet building. Fridge & stove incl. N/P, N/parties. $695-$725/mo. 250-542-7727 City View Garden Apart., large garden area, rent from $600., laminate floors & designer finishes avail., Some pets ok. 250-307-0937 Enderby apt, 2 bdrm,new floors & paint, a/c, quiet main floor, 250-308-9299. Furn’d & un-furnished, 1bdrm. $800. Now. Beautiful lake view Tronson Rd. (250)542-1722 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave-ADULT-clean & well maintained; 1bdrm, 1 bdrm+den Rent incentive available N/S, N/P 250-545-5773 Hilltop Manor, City & Mountain views, sparkling renovated suites $575.&up 250-307-0937 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788 Silver Star Condo, 3bdrm 2 bath, furnished w/cookware & uten’s, 46” TV & home theatre syst, $900./mo util incl+cable /int Avail Apr 1-Nov 30 250463-5566 or 250-517-0602 Willow Manor, reno’d suites. Seniors welcome! Walk to shops $625&up 250-549-9177

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Transportation

Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent

Rooms for Rent

Suites, Lower

Darren Chinchilla

1bdrm, full bath, newly reno’d, n/s, avail now, $550 util incl., 250-307-8747

NEW suite in renovated East Hill heritage home. Walk to everything - it’s only two blocks to downtown. Open floor plan, 900 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 5 appliances, separate entrance, private patio. No smokers, no pets. Utilities included $850. Available April 1. Call Jeanne 250-558-9552

Auto Accessories/Parts

NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE Overhead door - 9’x9’, 1528 ft. $1080 month gross Call Ray @ 250-549-0198

Cottages / Cabins 2 Bdrm Scenic Cottage

• Master bdrm walk-in closet • 1½ baths • Laundry rm, washer & dryer • New kitchen appliances • Ground level throughout • Quiet & private • Close to shopping, nature reserve & park • Water included • Suitable for older couple with mobility issues • N/P, N/S, N/D

REALTOR PROPERTY MANAGER ®

250-309-1742 • 3 bedroom larger lower suite of home. 2 pc bath (shower, no tub), yard, street parking. Pets OK. $895 incl utilities. vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bedroom large suite in

$1,100/month Peter Hill

Foothills. Newer home,

Vernon Management Ltd

250-558-8362

5 appliances, covered

Duplex / 4 Plex

patio, beautiful views,

2bdrm main flr duplex. F/S, w/d, N/S N/P. Heat, hydro incl $950. April 1. Harwood area. Call 250-542-6825 2bdrm Smaller cozy 1/2 duplex, Ok Landing area, f/s w/d, storage shed. N/S, Cat ok. R.R. $800 incl heat. 250-5586106, 778-473-0073 after 6pm 2bdrm West Kelowna Unit, Avail now. Reno’d, 5 appls, incl’s new w/d & parking, NS, NP. $900 +utils, 250-767-6330 3bdrm+garage, Harwood area small pet considered. (n/p preferred)$1200 + 60% utils or $1350. all inclusive. Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 3bdrm Spacious newly renod upper 4plex ste. Bath, f/s, w/d, a/c, n/s, n/p. Deck & storage. 1610-45th St. South Vernon $895. Apr. 1. 250-869-7373 3 plex,3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, nice, clean, reno’d,avail now. 250503-6034 or 250-307-5120. 4bdrm, 2bath, Enderby, fresh paint, 5-appl, 2full kitchens, lower in-law suite, n/s $1200. Avail now.Tony 250-307-7219 Large 3bdrm, 1.5-bath, 5-appl, N/S, pet friendly, $1200 incl util. Immed. 250-542-0122

Homes for Rent

RENT TO OWN

FREE Hotlist of best buy rent to own properties www.RentToOwnVernon.com

2 full baths, great finishing, large storage. $1100 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 BX area, Small 3bdrm 1.5 bath, f/s, w/d, dw, N/S. N/P. $1200/mo incl all utils. Avail March 15th.. 250-503-5467 Executive 4bdrm 3bath home, 6appl, East Hill near schools & parks. N/S, pets neg. Avail April 1. $1650. 250-309-0069 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. Avail immed. 250-503-4959. Mobile Home in Seniors Park. Avail 1April, 2013. 2bdrm with w/d, f/s, m/w. N/S, 1small pet ok. $750/mo + DD $375. To view ph John (778)475-1929

Ofﬁce/Retail

5bdrm = 3bdrm up, 2bdrm down. East Hill. F/S, w/d. $1500. April 1. 250-545-4665

2500SQFT can be subdivided. Close to the Bay, Village Green Centre. Little or no lease hold improvements needed for offices. Call Lyn (250)306-1741

Apt/Condo for Rent

Vernon

250-549-7258

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 Quiet, central, bus, int, appls, w/d DD/Ref $390+util. Senior, international welcome! Absolutely no drugs! 250-549-7418

Storage 20ft Secure Container Storage in Swan Lake, Vernon Area, or at your own place. (250)558-8322 RESIDENTIAL & Commercial Storage, Downtown Vernon, Secure, Heated, 10x10, Avail Immed $70/mo 250-542-5003

RECENTLY renovated 1 bdrm basement suite westmount area. $850 month. Inc utilities, w/d, f/s, dishwasher, ns, Quiet neighbourhood close to shopping area and bus route. Shared private yard (250)2600029.

Auto Financing

Suites, Lower

Suites, Upper 1Bdrm, BX, furn’d, Priv entry, balcony, beautiful view. Suits 1 person. N/dogs, N/S. $600 incl utils. 250-542-3450

2bdrm East Hill, quiet adult building, garage/heat incl, n/s, n/p. $700. 250-542-4269

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Auto Accessories/Parts 4 P205/55R16 Michelin Harmony summer tires on alloy rims. 1season, 5holes off 2010 Cobalt $500obo 250-503-1126

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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Auto Services

OKANAGAN COURT BAILIFFS INC. offers for sale by sealed bid, the goods of the following judgment Debtor, Doug Thomson, which are purported to be:

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Quality Auto Body work, back to metal, $55/hr. Call 250-547-0081

Cars - Domestic 1993 Ford Escort, 4dr, 4cyl, hatchback, red. 172,000km. $750 obo. (250)558-4159

Homes for Rent

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Northland Apartments 4203 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5P3 • (250) 260-1162

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Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …

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4703 - 27th Street, VERNON 250-545-0606 D L # 9 1 3 3

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1990 Lincoln Town Car VIN: 1LNLM81F7LY673646 AND offers for sale by sealed bid the goods of the following judgment Debtor, Black Top Traffic Control Limited which are purported to be: 1990 GMC 4WHDR VIN: 1GTGK24K7LE550724 2008 FORD F150 VIN: 1FTRX14W08FC07827

2007 TravelTech Dump Trailer – Serial #2CUB38EAX72023262

$ , Kerry Selles Terry Baptist BANNISTER Cell 250-558-0076

AND offers for sale by sealed bid the goods of the following judgment Debtor, Leo Phillip Richards aka Chubb Richards, which are purported to be:

S250 Bobcat – Serial #420711744

sunroof, leather, loaded

Stk# 13-035A

2001 Manac 53ft Flat Deck Trailer VIN: 2M513161221081185

AND offers for sale by sealed bid the following goods which are purported to be:

Only 78,700 kms,

Northland Asset Management

INVITATION TO TENDER Sealed Tenders marked “Tender # PW-13-26 – Hot Mix Asphalt Road Patching Services” will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent – Operations Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T 8Y7, up to 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 for the following work:

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Let Team “Terry & Kerry”

Beautiful one or two bedroom suite available at the Victorian Retirement Residence. 250 545-0470. 3306 22nd Street Vernon, B.C. www.victorianvernon.com

City of Vernon

The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon.

2bdrm + den,(attached to home), beautiful view, $850 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail. 250-549-5054.

Main floor,2bdrm, all util, n/p, n/s,$950 or neg.upgraded, Cascade Dr.250-550-4408.

The Corporation of the

Tenders will be opened publicly immediately after the closing hour, at the Operations Yard Office at which time interested parties may be present if so desired.

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

3bdrm upper flr house on Kal Lake Rd. $1250 utils incl. Near beach/schools. Avail immed. 250-275-3188

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Further information, tender forms, and specifications may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or the office of the Purchasing Agent at the Operations Yard Office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

1bdrm Downtown, N/P, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util.incl. $750/mo (250)260-3196

2bdrm, newly reno’d., 5 appl., n/s, fenced yard, suits mature adult, avail. April 1, $750.+util Ref’s Req. 250-549-1868

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The intent of this service is to utilize a combination of hot mix asphalt product and recycled products.

TWO bright updated 1 bedroom walk-out suites. Separate ground level entrances, cable and internet and shared laundry. Walking distance to town. $600/month plus 1/4 utilities. Trina cell 250-3092806. Available April 1.

1BDRM, Avail now, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750. 250-558-4670 1 bdrm daylight suite,avail March 15th, n/p, n/s, w/d,new flooring, util & cable incl., $700. 250-558-8791. 1-bdrm (Large) f/s/dw, shared laundry, $700. Incl, cable, util, internet, n/p, n/s, no parties, suits 1 quiet female, Avail now 250-558-0142 leave message 1bdrm, newly reno’d, sep ent, ns/np, DT, $579. incls util.Ideal for 1pr. 250-308-1917 1bdrm, w/d,f/s centrally located, util/incl, pets welcome, $850. Avail now 250-540-7695 2bdr 1bath, Private entrance/ bright. Own yard, shared laundry. $900 incl utils/cable/ internet. Bella Vista area. (250)307-6628 2bdrm 1bath bright daylight, sep ent. patio, a/c, shared laundry. $950 utils incl. Avail April 1. (250)549-7066 2Bdrm Bright, New, Lwr East Hill. N/s N/p, cable, dw, W/D, $850.util incl. 250-260-8290. 2bdrm, East Hill, clean, spacious, laundry, heat & electricity incl, $750. 250-938-4840 2bdrm East Hill. Completely reno’d! Great view. N/P, N/S. $800 incl utils. 250-307-5120 Bright, clean, 2bdrm, lower suite, close to hospital, n/s, n/p, must see, $875/mo. incl util.& laundry 250-306-4088. NEWER 1bdrm daylight suite quiet loc, Armstrong, f/s, ns/np suits 1, $675. incl utils, TV, int. R.R. 250-546-9097

Cars - Domestic

FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

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ALL ITEMS Sold on an as is, whereis basis Sealed bids will be received at the Court Bailiffs office located at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., up to an including 11:00 am on March 25th, 2013. Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice. The Court Bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and may apply to the court for further direction if the need arises. To view the item or obtain further information regarding this sale, contact 250-549-2727 or view at www.interiorbailiffs.com

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2003 Acura, Must Sell. Econo -Lux. No rust. $4,200.obo; E-bike $300. 250-558-0720

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 ARMOUR TOWING Will meet or beat all competitors pricing,

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Sport Utility Vehicle 2005 Honda Pilot EXL AWD, dvd, sunroof, loaded w/heated leather seats, immaculate condition, 185K, $10,495. Cliff 250-550-4589

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