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Vernon-Monashee candidates had their first opportunity to square off Wednesday night. Close to 100 residents turned out to hear Conservative Scott Anderson, Liberal Eric Foster, NDP’s Mark Olsen and independent Korry Zepik at the Schubert Centre. Green candidate Rebecca Helps did not attend. The event, put on by the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board and Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, featured 13 questions. The top issues were: economy, taxes, debt, local government reform, skills training and transportation. With the growing shortage of skilled workers, candidates spoke to their goals to train students. “Eighty per cent of future jobs are going to require some form of post secondary education, so we need that now,” said Olsen, noting the NDP’s proposed $100 million needs-based grant. The other candidates agreed that

more training needs to be done at the high school level. “One of the shortfalls we have in our system is we don’t have a lot of those opportunities for high school students,” said Foster, who worked in the education system for 15 years, at which time he saw the benefits of students being trained in forestry and ready to enter the workforce upon graduation. Zepik said more needs to be done to keep residents from leaving B.C. to go to higher-paying jobs in Alberta. “People leaving university are making $4 less an hour than we did in 1976, yet their debt is exponentially greater,” said Zepik, a 55-year-old Vernon resident and single father. Anderson agreed with Zepik. “This is an investment into our future,” said Anderson, noting the Conservative’s plan to look at expansion of apprenticeships. Affordable housing was another topic particularly with property transfer taxes (it’s currently one per cent on the first $200,000 of home purchases

and two per cent on the remainder). Anderson says the carbon tax is ineffective and unfair and the Conservatives will work towards eliminating the property transfer tax. “We can make it easier for people to afford a house and take away onerous taxes.” Zepik favours using a carbon tax. But Foster points out that property transfer taxes are a large part of the revenue stream, so he suggests raising the threshold in an incremental way. Olsen shared Foster’s thoughts: “This is a rarity, on some points I’m actually agreeing with Mr. Foster.” The link between economic prosperity and transportation was another topic. Olsen and Zepik agreed that more reliance on rail is needed as an affordable and environmentally favourable option to transport goods. While Anderson and Foster said resources need to be focused on transportation corridors in the Interior and north.

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Despite the polls showing possible defeat, Christy Clark says the Liberals are upbeat and prepared to maintain the reins of government after May 14. The premier and Liberal leader made a brief stop in Vernon Wednesday as part of her provincewide election campaign. “Every day I’m working hard to make people understand the contrasts (between the Liberals and the NDP),” she said. “The NDP have already promised $2.8 billion in spending in the past week.” It’s been suggested that Vernon-Monashee could be a tight race as incumbent MLA Eric Foster only received 1,300 votes more than NDP challenger Mark Olsen in the 2009 election. However, Clark not only insists Foster will be re-elected, but the margin of voters will be far greater. “The difference between last time and this time is the record accomplished in that time,” she said, referring to the Polson tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the current development of new beds. While there have been some concerns within the community that the net 14 new beds will not address overcrowding and there are no immediate plans for additional operating rooms, Clark says the Liberals take health care seriously. “We’re building what we were told the community needs,” she said. “As the community grows, we will continue to invest. And how we will do that is by allowing the economy to grow. The NDP plan is out of control spending and increasing taxes.” Clark’s stop in Vernon saw her attend the seniors’ birthday bash at the Schubert Centre. Festivities were slightly delayed as her campaign bus didn’t arrive when originally expected.

“I know it’s never good to be late on a birthday,” said Clark as she climbed on to the stage and addressed the crowd. Besides shaking hands and providing hugs to those at the event, Clark helped cut a giant birthday cake and she expressed surprise as a series of people called out their ages in the 90s. “I’m moving to the Okanagan,” she joked. But Clark also took time to promote the Liberals’ record on health care and seniors’ programs.

“We have a duty and responsibility to look after and love those who looked after and loved us,” she said. Clark also rallied support for Foster, who she says has been an active representative in Victoria. “People in this community know Eric and how hard he’s worked,” she said, adding that she isn’t concerned that questions about renovations at Foster’s office will negatively impact the party’s chances here. Foster has been cleared of any potential

conflict of interest for leasing office space from the family of his executive assistant. Allegations against Foster were largely raised by the B.C. Conservatives, and Clark dismissed Conservative supporters who waved placards as her campaign bus arrived in Vernon. “I’m glad they came to say hi. But the contest is between Eric and the NDP,” she said. “The question is between who will grow the economy and who will grow government?”

Police investigating assault at Enderby party RogeR knox Morning Star Staff

RCMP are investigating a disturbing assault at an Enderby bush party Saturday. The incident is said to have occurred at a gravel pit on Watershed Road east of Enderby, and allegedly involved students from A.L. Fortune Secondary. “Allegations are that a 16-year-old boy was physically assaulted, then he was urinated on as well during this ordeal,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “A number of other

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students were in close proximity while the alleged assault took place and the police are speaking to them.” Two suspects, aged 17 and 18 and both male, were arrested for assault. They were released on a promise to appear in court and an undertaking at a later date. Neither suspect attends A.L. Fortune. Principal Gene Doray said in talking with students, those who attended the party would not call the incident a case of bullying. “This is an assault,” said Doray.

“The information we have doesn’t suggest any kind of a history. Counselling services have been offered and we are in contact with the (victim’s) family, making sure they know of the resources we can provide and also the resources that the community has. They are working to come up with their own decision there on how to proceed. We have certainly offered our help.” The RCMP is continuing its investigation and Fortune’s school liaison officer is also involved with school officials and students.

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Randy Hoffman has his golf clubs ready to go as he looks towards retirement. The longtime secretary-treasurer of the Vernon School District steps down after 11 years. “While the role of secretary-treasurer is critically important at all times, it is even more so in times of fiscal restraint,” said board chairman Bill Turanski, who made the official announcement at Tuesday’s district board meeting. Hoffman joined the district management

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There are administrative changes at the Vernon School District. team as secretary-treasurer in January 2003 and has worked closely with three superintendents, and as a corporate officer to the board of education he has been responsible for the business and financial

administration, building projects and support staff labour relations in the district. “To Mr. Hoffman, we offer our sincere gratitude for his outstanding leadership during the last 11 years and offer

our very best wishes to he and his wife, Cindy, as he begins his welldeserved retirement,” said Turanski. Lewis Hill replaces Hoffman Aug. 1. Hill was senior financial advisor for Cascade Aerospace as well as chief financial officer for a private educational institute in Alberta. Most recently, he has held the position of secretary-treasurer in both the Clearview Public School Division and the Alberta School Boards’ Association. “Mr. Hill understands the need to make difficult decisions nec-

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Morning Star earns recognition roger kNox Morning Star Staff

The Morning Star is among the top three community newspapers in the highest circulation category in the province. The Black Press paper beat out nine others to finish third in the B.C. Lottery Corporation Newspaper Excellence Award for its circulation category (more than 30,000) at Saturday’s 2012 B.C. Yukon Community Newspaper Association’s Ma Murray Awards in Richmond. General excellence takes into account all aspects of the newspaper, from writing and photography to ad design, classified ads, headlines and layout. “A well-balanced paper from the front page to the back,” wrote the judge about The Morning Star. “Local features and sports

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stand out as well as great advertising content and design. Strong design and attention to detail. “Solid community news reporting and good editing add up to a newspaper to be proud of.” The Morning Star finished with 76 total points, nearly two full points ahead of Coquitlam Now, which placed fourth. Surrey/North Delta Leader, another Black Press paper, finished first with 77.68 points. Surrey Now finished second with 76.66 points. The judge awarded The Morning Star 12 points out of 15 for its front page, and scored

well in several other categories. The Morning Star had the most points (eight out of 10) for its editorial and opinion page, for advertising content and design (7.67 out of 10) and for arts and entertainment (4.33 out of five). The paper tied for first in sports (4.33 out of five) with fellow Black Press papers Kelowna Capital News and Abbotsford News, and tied for second in community news with 7.67 out of 10 (Burnaby Now was first with eight out of 10). “It’s an honour to finish in the top three against some excellent competition,” said Morning Star managing

editor Glenn Mitchell, who was in Richmond along with publisher Ian Jensen to accept the award. “Everybody at The Morning Star works hard to put out a quality paper every issue, and we’re extremely proud of the work we do. “To be recognized provincially is quite a feat.” Former Morning Star photographer José Larochelle took second place in the sports photo category (for papers with a circulation of more than 25,000) for his photo of a freestyle skier doing a flip during a competition at Silver Star Mountain Resort. “The subject is sharp, the background is well-set and adds to the image, not interfering with it, and the action speaks volumes,” wrote the judge about

Larochelle’s entry. “Well done.” Murray Mitchell of the Kamloops Daily News – younger brother of Glenn and Morning Star sports editor Kevin Mitchell – took first place in the category.

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the school and residents. “Our staff spent a week or two asking people not to sit there and then they started to write tickets,” said Kanester. However, enforcement was only effective when a bylaw officer was present and parking issues would resurface once they left. As a result, new signs have been posted warning motorists that witnessed stopping will result in a ticket being issued through the mail. VSS is also delivering notices to parents advising them of acceptable locations for parking. Kanester says the goal is to alleviate safety concerns and to ensure the efficient flow of buses. “If a kid has to walk a couple of feet (to their parent’s car) so the bus can pick up 20 or 30 students, that makes sense,” he said.

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f I was a professional athlete, I would be diagnosed the same as Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider. I have a body injury. In my case, I have no problems about being open and honest with my ailments. My shoulders hurt. My hamstrings hurt. My back hurts. My left hip hurts. The fourth toe on my right foot always feels like it’s asleep. Sometimes even what hair I have left on the top of my head hurts. But what’s ailing Schneider is, of course, a mystery. It was announced Wednesday by head coach Alain Vigneault that Schneider, the Canucks Roger Knox No. 1 goalie, suffered an injury in a win Monday over arch-nemesis Chicago, and would not start Thursday at home against Anaheim. All Vigneault would say is that Schneider had a body injury and is listed as “day-to-day.” Canucks beat reporters, sharp people that they are, pressed Vigneault. “Is it upper body or lower body?” Vigneault bit his upper lip before finally cracking into laughter. “Body,” he said. “That’s all you’re going to get.” Vigneault was not going to diagnose what was actually wrong with Schneider (nor would his teammates divulge what happened Monday) because this is the so-called unwritten code in hockey. God forbid you should tell a reporter or the fans that pay the exorbitant ticket prices the exact extent of an injury. Such news, if leaked, could apparently give the next opponent an incredible advantage. If memory serves, this upper- and lowerbody nonsense started with an injury to some key player during the Stanley Cup playoffs. It has since carried over into training camp and

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regular season injury woes. In my previous life as a sports broadcaster and sports writer, nothing bothered me more than covering hockey teams and failing to get significant answers to injury questions. A guy would be helped off the ice after suffering an apparent injury to, say, his leg. The player needs two teammates to help him off the ice and everybody in the building can see the player can’t put pressure on the leg. “So, coach, about Smith’s leg injury. What can you tell me?” I would ask. “It’s a lower body injury,” the coach would reply. “Could you be more specific?” “No.” “Is it broken? Is it the knee? Ligament damage? Severe sprain?” “It’s a lower-body injury, I’m not a doctor,” the coach would reply. Naturally, I’d get phone calls at work from fans asking if I knew the inside skinny on Smith’s leg injury. “All the coach would say is it’s a lower-body injury.” Hockey is the only sport that this happens. Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III left an NFL playoff game against Seattle because of a knee injury, not a lower body problem. Wednesday night, Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lim ran into a Oklahoma City Thunder forward and had to leave his NBA playoff game with a bruised chest muscle, not an upper-body injury. Baseball pitchers, for goodness sake, are taken out of games because of blisters on their fingers, and that’s what reporters get told. It would, I suppose, be cool if we could use the upper-lower-body issue in our everyday lives. “Uh, sorry, Glenn, I can’t come in today and finish the column. I have an upper-body injury.” “Upper-body? What is it?” “I don’t know. I’m not a doctor.”

It’s definitely an acquired taste, to sit and listen to election candidates square off in debate. It’s usually a lot of party bashing, and boasting for their own, but the most recent forums in Vernon have proven to be an exception. Despite the odd under-handed remark, all of the candidates were well-behaved. It’s refreshing to see everyone playing so nicely. While many would still rather not sit through any form of political debate, it is the first step in any democratic process. The only way to be informed is get out there and hear the views of each of the candidates. It’s not enough to simply pick orange or blue because you’re sick of red, or keep red as the better of all three evils. Read the newspapers, listen to the radio talk shows, search out party platforms and attend the forums - if you can. Lucky for Vernon-Monashee voters, there are plenty of opportunities to hear the candidates. Back-to-back forums took place Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Then there are two more opportunities next week: Monday at the Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at Lumby’s White Valley Community Centre at 6 p.m. Over in the Shuswap riding there are also two forums next week: Tuesday at the Enderby Seniors Complex at 7 p.m. and Wednesday in Armstrong at the Centennial Theatre at 7. But even if you get out to a forum or follow it up in the newspaper, none of it matters if you don’t get out and vote. The provincial election is May 14, with advance voting May 8 to 11. It’s hoped that voter turnout won’t be as dismal as it was at the recent referendum.

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pleASe voTe A great letter from Allan Hopper in a recent Morning Star about voter apathy. I am a retired senior. There is only one election (municipal) that I didn't vote since I was able. I am happy I live in a country where I can vote. Millions of people around the world don't have the right to vote. The one time that I didn't vote, more than 40 years ago, was because I didn't feel like it. That was not a good reason. I think the voter turnout in Canada should never be under 90 per cent. Do we want someone else to decide what kind of government we have and how much we are taxed? If we lost our rights in this country, would those of you that don't vote complain. I don't think you would have a right to complain. Next month is the provincial election. As the saying goes: vote as you please but please vote. Karl Schoenberger voluNTeeR weeK It is National Volunteer Week and we are writing to say that, at the

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Clearing the air on carbon credits

he recent release by the B.C. auditor general has led to a vigorous debate on the future of carbon neutral government. As a seller of carbon credits to the Pacific Carbon Trust, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) looks forward to any clarity that may result in the B.C. carbon market. However, a recent editorial in this newspaper (“Greenhouse gas leaks from Pacific Carbon Trust” by Tom Fletcher), perpetuates factual errors that fail to inform any debate. Acquisition of a conservation project is the beginning of our work, not the end. When NCC purchased Darkwoods in 2008, our expensive, long-term commitment to the conservation lands began. From the outset, revenue from carbon sales was seen as critical to supporting this stewardship effort. Without the possibility of carbon sales NCC could not have undertaken a project of the size and scope of Darkwoods. Yet, those facts are conveniently overlooked by Mr. Fletcher. Further, he fails to understand the baseline used to calculate stored carbon at Darkwoods. Independent evaluations were not based on the possibility of NCC clearcutting the property, but rather on what would have happened had NCC not acquired Darkwoods. The alternative to NCC ownership was acquisition by a market-based buyer. The land would

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have been intensively logged and subdivided. The difference between that scenario and the current conserved property forms the basis for carbon valuation. Mr. Fletcher asks, rhetorically if NCC would have logged Darkwoods. “Legally, it could not,” he writes. On the contrary, NCC does log the Darkwoods site. We operate a small, sustainable harvest based on conservation values that supports the property and the community. In fact, overall,

Junction Literacy Centre, volunteers are indispensable. The time, talents and caring that our volunteers share with others each week have a lasting impact in our community. We know that more than 350 elementary school children are reading with more confidence this year thanks to the small army of trained volunteers in our One to One Children’s Literacy and Skills Boost programs. As well, in our seniors computer support program, more than 40 seniors have met with encouraging and patient volunteers who help them deal with their computer questions and fears. They tell us that their tutors demystify the computer to help them engage in this age of technology. At the literacy centre, we would be lost without the energetic volunteers who manage our Give and Take bookshelves as well as those who help with various projects and fundraisers. Our volunteers often tell us that the personal benefits they gain by volunteering outweigh what they give. We agree that everyone wins,

but it all begins with one person offering to help another. Our sincere thanks to all volunteers for the difference you make, this week and every week of the year. Debbie Schiller, Amy Doylend, lana Schuster, lynda Kerr, Kathy wylie Junction literacy Centre SpeNDiNg oN vAlue I am writing this letter without knowing the results of the sports field referendum only because I have said my piece on this subject. But I would like the municipality to give opposing viewpoints equal amount of money for the anti vote as they spend and to have one or two persons on the panel. The true definition of a democracy. The reason for this letter is very concerning. I drove by and noticed that East Side Mario's is closed and gone. I suppose this is a cost of 30-plus jobs. Sports Mart closed (15 to 20 jobs). SQM telemarketing saw 40 jobs lost to the U.S. and there are 30-plus jobs lost at the recycleing centre. Anywhere from 120 to 150 jobs lost that we cannot afford to lose.

our ownership of Darkwoods has resulted in a $13 million economic benefit to the community, to date. The Darkwoods Forest carbon project was the first of its kind undertaken in Canada. The project is certified under the verified carbon standard, a standard that ensures a carbon project follows internationally-recognized protocols and has tangible environmental benefits. The Nature Conservancy of Canada spent three years developing the project, and exercised due diligence at every step while working with various industry experts. The project also fulfilled all provincial regulations and met all standards for carbon offsets. More importantly, Darkwoods is a world-class conservation project. Without revenue from forest carbon, the longterm protection of this vital 55,000 hectare property and the fate of animals and plants that find a haven there would be in jeopardy. The proceeds from the carbon sales went back into the long-term stewardship of Darkwoods — for the sake of nature and the people of B.C.. Darkwoods ensures in perpetuity, British Columbians will see the magnificent forest for the trees. Tom Swann, Associate Regional vice-president, B.C. The Nature Conservancy of Canada

This is just in past few months so just think what is in store for the remainder of the year I look around the downtown and business areas, and all I see are for rent, lease or sale signs on buildings or land. The city council and RDNO must start doing something about this and they can start by erecting a state-ofart recycling plant. This can be built just below the present location and this will allow for direct access from the highway without having to go up the hill and have them return and the present area. This will reduce congestion at the scale area. This area with some work can be levelled and a proper plant built and get recycling from other areas brought in. This could increase the number of jobs greatly and give the people who depend on this money a steady and good place to work. It could also recycle the same products as the other recycle depots. I would rather have my tax money spent on something of value like this that will assist all of us rather than beautify.

Let us be proactive not reactive as the present council and board seem to be. garry Haas

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Foothills Neighbourhood Plan: Community Open House A Neighbourhood Plan is being developed to help guide the future of the Foothills area. The City of Vernon will be hosting a Community Open House to gain additional input into the draft Neighbourhood Plan.

Armstrong taxes climb slightly up by .84 per cent, or about $6 per household. There would be a very small decrease in resiArmstrong residents are facing a moderate tax dential recycling fee, dropping to $19.08 per year hike in 2013. from $19.33. Council unanimously gave three readings to its Tax revenue projections include an increase of five-year financial plan bylaw which $30,400 for new construction. The 1.75 would see a proposed municipal tax per cent tax hike would bring in $28,533 in hike of 1.75 per cent, or $11.79, based revenue, meaning a combined increase in on an assessed average home price in tax revenue of $58,933. the city of $284,768, this year. For the first time since a policy was “Basically, this is an inflationinstituted by former Mayor Jerry Oglow, ary increase,” said Terry Martens, Armstrong’s business class to residential Armstrong’s chief financial officer. “The class tax rate ratio is not higher than the provincial inflation rate was 1.2 per provincial average. Chris Pieper cent. The vast majority of our 1.75 per It’s exactly the same, a factor of 2.67, cent increase is inflationary.” meaning for every $100 residential taxpayResidents would also see a two per ers pay, businesses pay $267. cent rise in the residential water flat fee per unit. “We finally hit the target,” said current Mayor The old cost was $145.20 per year. Chris Pieper, who was happy with the overall budUnder the proposed budget it would hike to get. $148.11, and would be the first rise in residential “We worked fairly hard to recognize the current water rates since 2010. economic status. We recognized the businesses in The general municipal tax levy and the rise in getting it it down to the provincial average. The water fees are the only increases under the city’s slight increases we did put into it were based on control. inflationary numbers and things like that.” Things out of the city’s control, such as regional Final adoption of the budget is expected next district, hospital district and library costs, will go month. roger knox

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Coldstream handing out free trees Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff

Coldstream residents once again have an opportunity to plant a greener future. The district will be giving away seedlings at the municipal office Sunday. “We will be starting at 9 a.m. and going until the trees run out,” said Mayor Jim Garlick. Approximately 1,500 seedlings, of native varieties such as cedar, fir and pine, will be given out along with some planting suggestions. “We will provide information on how to plant them and where to plant them,” said Garlick, noting that cedars should be planted along creeks. The seedlings have been provided by Michael Carlson, emeritus scientist with the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

“We will provide information on how to plant and where.” — Jim Garlick

Carlson has generously donated seedlings for a number of years. “I get a lot of the same people back, they come every year and talk about the trees they got seven years ago,” said Garlick. Pooches seek increased park use Dog owners are demanding increased access into Creekside Park. Nearly 100 people signed a petition to expand the area dogs are allowed in the park, which is being forwarded to the Regional District of North Okanagan. The petition hopes to have the bylaws amended so dog own-

ers can walk their pets on the road that runs south of Coldstream Creek in order to access public washrooms and access the dog park on foot from the subdivision of houses south of the park. “We understand and agree with enforcing the no dog bylaw on playing fields and playground areas, but we feel that dog owners represent a growing part of the demographic and as long as they pick up after their animals and keep them under control they should have a right to access through the park,” reads the petition. Dogs are currently only allowed

on the north portion of the park, between Kalamalka Road and the creek. Free Transit Local efforts to reduce air pollution are being made to give residents a free pass to ride the bus.

In celebration of Clean Air Day, free transit is in the works for June 5. “June 5th is national Clean Air Day and as in the past, we are looking to provide free transit,” said Laura Frank, sustainability co-ordinator and planning with the Regional District of North Okanagan. RDNO and the City of Vernon are seeking approval from area councils, which Coldstream approved Monday.

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The buzz is starting to stir for an event that will test the spelling skills of local businesses and individuals. The Junction Literacy Centre’s sixth annual Adult Spelling Bee Challenge gets underway May 8, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Vernon Lodge.

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director. “Whether it’s a team, a few friends, or an individual, there’s room for everyone, and a hot breakfast. “We’ve been hovering between 15 and 18 tables every year and this year we are really hoping for 20,” said Schiller. Last year’s spelling bee raised $20,000 with the Okanagan College Egg Heads claiming the prized trophy. But the competition isn’t necessarily for the overall championship, there are also some inter-table competitions which Schiller would like to see more of. “The two Rotary clubs are at it again,” she said, also noting the ongoing battle between the student team and school administrators. Teams of eight ($1,000) can include, but are not limited to book clubs, running clubs, retirees, service clubs and businesses. Individuals ($125) can also take part and will be joined with tables of like-minded individuals. Sponsors needed are also needed to help an enthusiastic student who wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate. To register call 250275-3117 or admin@ ju n c t i on l it e r a c y. c a . Costumes are optional.

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Unstructured, creative play is vital to childhood development, and the physical and mental health of the young at heart. Build a strong foundation for play by fortifying the Okanagan Science Centre Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Donations of sheets, blankets and clothes pins have piled in for visitors to help turn the halls and galleries into a gigantic play fort,” said Sandi Dixon, executive director. “All screens and monitors will be powered down but bubbles, blocks, construction materials, critters, games, demos and live programs will be running all day to kick off Unplug and Play Week.” This a free event at the Okanagan Science Centre, sponsored by the North Okanagan Optimist Club.

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Safe driving is important for everyone. There’s no substitute for the experience gained by older drivers. But as people age, experience can’t always make up for the physical changes age brings. By learning about the most common aging issues facing older drivers, it is much easier to address them. Join Rural Programs Coordinator Warren Smith from the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit in partnership with BCAA and learn more about the aspects of driving while in your senior years through a two-hour workshop presented Monday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the White Valley Parks and Recreation Centre in Lumby. “The workshop itself covers topics such as staying safe on the road, planning to stop driving, staying mobile and the DriveAble program,” said Smith. Part of the workshop is a self assessment that is done by the participant. This information is confidential and can be used as a tool by the participant to evaluate their driving status. If you would like to more information or you would like to register for this program please contact the Safe Communities Unit at 250-550-7843.

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The Armstrong Shamrocks looked good in their pre-season Ice Breaker tourney, but now it’s time to see how they fare in a live situation. The Rocks open the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League against the defending champion Kelowna Raiders tonight (7:30) at Nor-Val Sports Centre. “It was the Raiders that eliminated the Rocks in the finals last season, so it will be an opportunity for the home team to get some redemption,” said Irish GM-netminder Chad Pieper. The Shamrocks will honour goalie Owen Siddall, who died of a heart attack last Thanksgiving, in a pregame ceremony. New recruits include defenders Blake Fredrickson and Tyson Van Meter, former Vernon Tiger forward Brennan Plante and Junior Shamrock grad Kyle Versteeg.

Michael Hails will be in the stands for the Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup in Nanaimo. His goalie equipment will be near by, just in case the Nanaimo Clippers run into an injury or illness during the inaugural Junior A hockey tournament. After backstopping the Comox Glacier Kings to the Vancouver Island Junior League finals, where they lost to the Victoria Cougars, Hails was dazzling as the Kings went winless in the Cyclone Taylor provincial championships in Comox. The 18-year-old Vernon minor hockey product has practised with the Clippers numerous times this season, and will be on their roster for the 10-day westerns. Clipper captain Trevor Fitzgerald said Hails has held his own in workouts. “He looked pretty good, he looked pretty confident,” said Fitzgerald, also of Vernon. “He fits in well and looked like he’s capable of playing at the Junior A level.” Moving up a notch is on Hails’ bucket list after being traded to Comox by the Creston Valley Thundercats of the KIJHL last fall. “I’m looking to play Junior A next year, that’s the goal,” said Hails. “Anywhere.” He went 8-4 in the Glacier Kings’ playoff run after going 7-6 in the regular season. Comox finished second in their division, at 22-22-3, behind the Nanaimo Buccaneers. “The difference between shooters in the two leagues is that in the BCHL, almost everyone can pick a corner or put the puck where they want it to go, and in a hurry. In Junior B, you get a handful of players on each team that can do that, but most put their head down and hope for the best.” Hails, 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, suffered with a virus and missed two games during the final Island series against Victoria. He was worthy of first star in most league and Cyclone Taylor Cup games. “I had more than 150 shots in the Cyclone Cup and it was a great experience,” said Hails. “It was a

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The first game sees the Surrey Eagles take on Brooks Bandits Saturday at 2 p.m. The Clippers open against the Yorkton Terriers of Saskatchewan Saturday at 7 p.m “We have done some pre-scouting and we do have an idea of what and who we’re playing against,” said Nanaimo head coach Mike Vandekamp, formerly with the Vipers. “But hockey’s hockey. I don’t think there’s massive adjustments that you go out and make depending on who you’re playing.” Vandekamp also told Black Press Sports: “I think it will be more intense than you think. You don’t need past-history rivalries to create intensity. What this intensity will be built on is the pot of gold that’s on the end of the rainbow – we’ve got a chance to go to a national tournament here. That in itself will create the competitiveness necessary to make for a good hockey game.”

Controls shut down Eagle Homes 3-1 to remain unbeaten Turn-Key Controls remained undefeated in the young North Okanagan Soccer League season with a 3-1 win over Salmon Arm’s Eagle Homes Nation of Domination Wednesday night on Marshall Field #1. Turn-Key, now 2-0, opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Nolan’s Pharmasave Man of the Match Andrew Pool chipped over the keeper from 20 yards out off a brilliantly headed through ball by Preston Tucker. Pool found himself alone behind the opposition

defence shortly after to bring the score to 2-0 at halftime. The second half saw two tired teams, with neither side able to rely on many subs. With Pool working a fundraiser barbecue on the sidelines for an upcoming trip to Ecuador, Nathan Tucker put the game out of reach, converting a pass from Thomas Pool. Eagle Homes was denied on a penalty shot by goaltender Jeremy Kler, who made a spectacular diving stop to earn Total Restoration Save of the Match. Salmon Arm ruined Kler’s

clean sheet when a forward beat the offside trap and converted on a breakaway. Monashee Surveying and Riot FC ran to a 1-1 draw on Marshall #5. Coming off an opening-week loss, Monashee scored early, with Matt McKeown capping a nice passing play. Brett Korberg and McKeown generated other chances, but couldn’t find the finish. Riot FC equalized on a solid breakout shortly before half. Monashee controlled most of the second half, with strong play by Dave Henry and

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Sundance Taekwon-Do members tested their skill in a field of more than 280 athletes at the International Taekwon-do Federation Western Canadian Championships at the University of Regina. The Vernon-based martial arts school sent eight athletes who earned 13 medals. “All of the members worked extremely hard in their preparations to bring in three gold, six silver and four bronze,” said head instructor David White. In black belt competition, Brad Cotey recorded gold in patterns and silver in heavyweight sparring, while Abbie Bennett grabbed silver in the junior girls second degree patterns and bronze in light heavyweight sparring. Junior male Brett Bell earn silver in first degree patterns and silver in the junior boys light heavyweight sparring. Kelly Kinniburgh took bronze in women’s third degree patterns and gold in women’s black belt light heavyweight sparring. Several Sundance members also met success in colour belt competition, with Jacob Bennett striking gold in pre-junior boys red belt lightweight sparring. His

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brother, Aidan, collected bronze in the same division, and Charlie Bennett put in a great effort in taking home silver in bantam yellow belt patterns and bronze in sparring. Let us help you achieve this White earned silver in the men’s fourth degree patterns. “This was a great showing by some of our most dedicated mem-

bers,” said White. “We couldn’t be prouder as a school and as a community.” Sundance plans to send six members to nationals, May 17-18, in Quebec City. All of the black belt competitors will be vying for a spot on the national team that will compete at worlds this fall in Benidorm, Spain. The club, which operates out of St. James Elementary, is accepting new members.

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Vernon Shotokan Karate Club sent 10 members who came back with 10 medals from the International Shotokan Karate Federation’s provincial championships last weekend in North Vancouver. Vernon black belt Danny Loo claimed bronze in the master’s kata (traditional forms). Loo, who is in his 60s,

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said that “age is no barrier” as he prepares to test for his second degree black in the near future. Bob Frederickson stepped it up by bringing home two bronze medals in the men’s green belt kata and kumite (sparring). Ruy Romano and Paul Garneau gave it their best, but did not medal in a competitive men’s purple belt division. Neave Allen’s impressive performance earned her gold in kata and silver in kumite in the 11-12-year-old girls blue belt division. Nathan Allen captured double-silver in the boy’s 12-14 brown

and black belt class. He won four straight fights only to lose to a much larger opponent in the kumite final, adding to his silver in kata. Erik L’ecluse struck silver in the 11-14 boys kata division,while karate newcomer Emily L’ecluse gained some insight as she competed in the 11-13 girls whiteto-orange belt group. Said Vernon club coach Mike Ciurka: “She didn’t bring a medal back, but she gained some great experience and had fun at the same time.” The team of Sidney Bos, Nathan and Neave Allen collected bronze in the Junior team kata.

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Former Vernon Viper Aaron Volpatti will be living in the U.S. capital for the foreseeable future. The NHL Capitals re-signed the scrappy left winger to a two-year contract this week. He will earn $550,000 in 2013-14 and $600,000 in 2014-15. The 28-year-old one goal, one assist and 33 penalty minutes in 31 games with Washington and the Vancouver Canucks this season. He has three goals, two assists and 86 penalty minutes in 69 career NHL games. Volpatti, a Revelstoke product, was claimed off of waivers by Washington on Feb. 28.

SportS BriefS Williamson works magic in U16 Cup

Lumby’s Jagger Williamson was a point-pergame player in helping Team Canucks earn silver at the B.C. Under 16 Hockey Cup last weekend in Salmon Arm. The 5-foot-7, 150-pound forward recorded a goal and an assist as the Canucks fell 4-3 in a shootout to Team Flyers in the championship game. Williamson, who plays Bantam Tier 1 with the Vernon Source For Sports Renegades, scored at the 10-minute mark of the final frame. He then set up Caleb Fantillo (Coquitlam) for the 3-3 goal. The Canucks went 2-1 in preliminary play, with Williamson netting a goal and assist in their 4-2 doubling of the Bruins. His four points earned him a share of second overall in Cup scoring. Notable players that have competed in the event include Brent Seabrook (Chicago Blackhawks), Brandon McMillan (Anaheim Ducks) and Brett Connolly (Tampa Bay Lightning). The next stage in the selection process for Team B.C. will be the U16 camp, July 10-14, in Nanaimo.

Skate of Mind in sync

Skate of Mind enjoyed a stellar season on the synchronized skating circuit. The Vernon-based squad struck silver at provincials in Surrey, in mid-January, and followed that up with a respectable sixth-place showing a nationals, in Kamloops, in early April. “This energetic, active group of women enjoy skating together and are committed to a mutual goal of having fun while supporting everyone’s personal efforts that make this team effort a truly great experience,” said Heather Stranks, who coaches the team out of the Vernon Figure Skating Club. Skate of Mind, sponsored by Metal Structure Concepts of Kelowna, performed to a spicy burlesque number this year. The group features a fun-loving mix of students, career women, wives, mothers and grandmothers. Vernon members include Ashley Wolfe, Kristy Anderson, Danielle Robert, Cora-Lee Baker, Katie Yavis, January Cucheran and Britney Powell, along with Armstrong’s Jen Phelan, Peachland’s Kayla Nixon and Kelowna skaters Vanessa Daley, Jae Polemar, Tracy Wright, Robin Nettleton and Krista Mallory. Anyone interested in getting back on the ice for some exercise and good times should contact the Vernon Figure Skating Club by calling 250-2606632, or e-mailing skatingvfsc@gmail.com

Hughes hot at the plate

Sydnee Hughes went 4-for-4 with a triple as the Vernon Army & Navy grounded Kelowna 21-11 in Bantam girls fastball action Wednesday at Grahame Park. Vernon got other 4-for-4 outings from Ali Roine, Shayle Routley and Amy Parsons, while Bailey Williamson and Alabama Chevrier each with 3-for-4. Chevrier took over pitching duties from Sarah Jones in the third innning to pick up the win. In Squirt division play Wednesday at Grahame, the Vernon Caufields Engraving Panthers fell 15-9 to Kelowna. Alyssa LeMaitre, Sierra Lochhead and Niomie Farrquist each had a hit, pitcher Kass Bradley got a strikeout in the third inning and Kaylee Crandlemire scored a pair of runs.

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Vernon’s Curtis Lazar and Brady Brassart are adding an offensive presence in the Western Hockey League’s Eastern Conference final. Brassart netted a goal and an assist as his host Calgary Hitmen iced Lazar’s Edmonton Oil Kings 5-2 in Game 3 of the best-of-seven set Tuesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Lazar scored once for the visitors, who evened the series 2-2 a night later with a 7-2 win in Game 4 in Calgary. Game 5 goes tonight at Edmonton’s Rexall Place.

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who enjoyed a magical game at midfield. Michelle Loxam, also a midfielder, delivered some sweet corners which resulted in near goals for the Drillers. Shelley Zupp, returning after a season away travelling, had some good chances in front of NOU’s net. Player of the Game for United was Lumby’s Penny Crebo-Dolman, who commanded the defensive line stopping every ball and running down anyone coming over the line. Dar Weis recorded the shutout, coming out and making several saves in and out of the net. Carly Bibby was tremendous up front, receiving many balls from the defenders and outside midfielders to create goals, but was thwarted by the unstoppable Nickoli. Midfielder Teresa Collins was first to the ball all game. The Controllers bowed 3-0 to Shuswap Merlot in their Masters opener Tuesday at MacDonald Park. An early defensive miscue proved costly for the Controllers as Merlot’s Julie Parenteau pounded a shot from 15 yards out to beat keeper Mickey Templeton. Early in the second half, Kelsey Norlin hit a line drive from well out that took a fortunate bounce past Templeton. Merlot added another before the final whistle. The Controllers had their chances but couldn’t find the back of the net. Midfielders Lesley Epp, Michelle Mercer and Shawn Yargeau had strong games, as did Krista Backer and Emma Louie up front.

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The Little Tex Outlaws lassoed Dr. Lee’s Dental Clinic 4-0 in North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association Division 1 play Tuesday night at Marshall Field #2. Goals by Kira Lee and Monica Neilson put Little Tex up 2-0 at the half. Keeper Eileen Pelliccia denounced potential Dr. Lee goals with the solid backing of sweeper Cayla Brown and stopper Stephanie Conti. Defender Kristy Anderson started the advance of the first goal in the second half to Lee, who fashioned a Premier Leaguestyle string-of-pearl passes to forwards Maria Thorlakson and Neilson, with Lee slamming home the 3-0 goal. With talent, finesse and speed, veteran Sarah Strobila added the fourth goal. Lisa Stewart, Brianna Ostafie and Stacey Cover and Christine Fraser were especially sharp on the wings as the Texans parlayed team work, communication, fitness and fun into success. Excellent officiating was turned in by referee Shannon Mazereeuw and her assistants. In other first division action, Hailey Woon netted the hat trick as the AF Blazers shut out Wrap Zone 3-0 at Marshall Field #1. Woon opened the scoring 10 minutes into the first half, converting a cross from Shelby Price. Woon knocked in the second goal off a scramble after Jane Sutton crossed in a beautiful corner. Late in the second half, Woon took advantage of a defensive miscue to round out the scoring. Sutton and Amanda Swales had solid games in the middle with defensive support from Jeanette Maleska and Jessica Brewis. Katie Hatten earned the shutout. Player of the Game for the expansion Wrap Zone was keeper Kelsey Paulin, who was relentless, confident and aggressive on the ball. Sam Knight took a turn on defence and was solid, while forward Kayla McGillveray and midfielder Harmony Crockett had masterful nights.

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The Blues and Mangos drew 4-4 in a thrilling, raindrenched Royal LePage Under 13 boys soccer game Saturday afternoon at Marshall Field #2. Rylan Brown pulled the hat trick for the Blues, while Brandon Chai added a single. Steven Benischek and Seb Wenger turned in stellar showings for the Blues. Brendan Whitmore, Jude Kronbauer, Ethan Clancy and Jake Slade supplied goals for the Mangos, who got some regal play from Joe Bateman, Garrett Birch and Cooper McGeough. In other U13 play, the Whites shut down the Reds 2-0 with Chris Aldrich a superstar in goal as he capped off a dazzling performance by doing the splits and saving a sure goal with his toe in the last minute. Ben Poulin provided a gorgeous goal, placing the ball neatly inside the post. Brendan Yakura took a sweet corner which Gavin Huggins tapped it in for insurance. Tyler Jackson had a great second half for the Whites and outhustled everybody on the field. Bold defence came from Callum Watson and Jack Hesketh. In Subway U14/15 girls play Saturday in the drizzle, Team White Power Puff Girls clipped Team Silver 2-1 in a hardfought contest. Team White went up with the first goal coming of a strong boot from Paige Hanson with good ball movement from Kiona Ramsey. In the second half, Silver evened up the score, and then with time running down White was awarded a free kick which Tamara Nichol kicked and Paige Hanson deflected into the net. Avery Schneider and Emily Medema were solid in net. In Subway U18 girls action, H&L Glass grounded shorthanded H&R Block 5-2 with keeper Daniella Lenton using her big boot and good hand-eye co-ordination to stop many attacks from H&R.

H&R Block coach Shelly Johnston said Player of the Game Taylor Gray “was impenetrable on the back line working hard at attacking, checking and getting back to clear the zone.” Support came from Kaylee Barss, Kayla Berlinski and Carly Alexander. Added Johnston: “Megan Squair was unstoppable as she continually worked the line, leaving the opposition guessing what she could do next. With magnificent crosses and fancy foot work, she was a force, always looking up to send the ball over to the waiting strikers.” Squair and Erin Hickman provided the goals for H&L Glass, who got superb work from middles/forwards Maraid Raupach and Alyssa Embleton and centre mid Sam Bienias. In other U18 Subway play, Team Silver bounced Kia Reds 6-0. Scoring for Silver were Alysha Brule, Megan Johnson, Megan Reeves, Doortje Geelkerken, Ciana Fitzpatrick and Gabby Edblad. The Nixon Wenger Bombers battled Caufield Engraving to an entertaining 1-1 draw in another U18 match. The shortstaffed Bombers ran hard in the wet weather, but found themselves down a goal after Caufield struck on a rebound midway through the first half. Despite not having any subs, the Bombers came out determined to equalize in the second half,with Melanie Wakutz and Aliyah Akkurt both running miles in midfield. The Bombers were finally rewarded when Nicky Watson forced a turnover deep in the Caufield end and got the ball to Ashley Eso, whose cross found Wakutz alone in front of the net and she made no mistake. The Bombers got stellar goalkeeping from Watson and Kendall Tomiak, who was playing her first-ever game in net. In Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers U9 girls play during the Saturday morning mist at Creekside Park, the Navy Ninjas and Team Orange put on an entertaining show.

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The Blues’ Rylan Brown (right) battles the Mangos’ Ethan Clancy in Royal LePage Under 13 soccer play Saturday at Marshall Field. Jordyn Kisilevich and Kristyn Johnston shared the goalkeeping duties for the Ninjas, catching lots of balls and charging out against the Orange teamfor some clutch saves. Splendid hustle was turned in by Ninjas’ Sophia Stoddart, Jorja Catt, Lily Lee, Cassidy Lavigne, Julianna Spitzer, Ekroop Janda, Kerah Trottier, Ava Wright and Macie Lewis. “Both teams were speedy and played the usual busy-bee formation,” said Ninja coach Shelly Johnston. “It was a game of fun and learning for all of the girls on both teams. The ref was very helpful and allowed the girls to practise their throw-ins and helped teach the rules of the game.”

B1 crew wins Bantam Legends lacrosse showdown Morning Star Staff

The North Okanagan Bantam B Division local lacrosse rivals met Tuesday night with the B1 Legends besting the B2s 9-3 at Wesbild Centre. The B1 boys jumped out to an early 4-0 lead on two goals by Tyler Riva and one each from Shelby Conners and Tanner FrancisGilbert. The B2 Legends stayed in touch with a marker from Seth Waterstreet to make it 4-1 after the first period.

The B1 Legends netted four more in the second period by Francis-Gilbert, Riley Swiscoski, Chase Bronson and Thomas Mackeiwich against one by Seth Halvorson of the B2s. The B1 Legends cruised through the third period with one more goal from Connors, while Sean Howard replied for the B2s. In Pee Wee B1 action, the Legends parlayed a three-goal effort by Randall Toop into an 8-5 win over the Kelowna Kodiaks Sunday at Wesbild Centre.

Nathaniel Foster (2+1), Caedon Bellmann (2G) and Jaxxon Collard rounded out the offence, with Jacob Brewer and Ethan Lavoie each adding an assist. The Legends came out fired up, earning period leads of 4-1 and 7-4. Netminder Brayden Leveille stopped a pair of thirdperiod breakaways to keep the Legends ahead. Said coach Casey Sherriff: “It was a great game for the kids and with some good practices this week, we will be ready for a couple

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of tough games on the weekend against Penticton and Nicola Valley.” The Novice 1 Gilbert Auto Parts/ Armstrong Co-Op crew toppled host Kamloops 5-3 last weekend at Memorial Arena. Nathan Tishenko was stellar in net for the Auto Parts gang. Peyton Storey started the scoring with just 34 seconds left in the first period. Kohl Killingbeck (from Jacob Fox) and Tye Krause (from Killingbeck) added unanswered goals in the second to make it 3-0 after two periods. Storey added two snipes in the third for his hat trick. Gilbert Auto Parts/Armstrong Co-op bowed 12-8 to Kelowna #2 at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Kelowna racked up an 8-2 lead after one period with Krause and Storey getting the Legends’ goals. Storey pocketed a pair and Krause another single in the second before the Legends regrouped for the third period and shut out Kelowna. Krause (from Ephran PotterCramer), Storey and Killingbeck completed the offence. The Novice 2 Just Rocks fell 6-4 to the Penticton Heat and 6-4 to Kelowna last weekend. Wyatt Anderson, Joey Mazzei, Jayden Wied and Cody Beckner scored against the Heat, while Jaret Cooper (2), Jacob Defeo and Mazzei recorded snipes versus Kelowna. Cooper earned the Charlie Hustle Award in his two-goal showing. “I’m very proud of how well the boys are working together, smiling lots and gelling as a team,” said Just Rocks’ coach Joe Mazzei.

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Candidate won’t attend forum major communities and I think the right platform is through the The Liberals’ Shuswap candichamber of commerce,” he said. date has bowed out of a discus“There’s just so many difsion on the environment. ferent special interest groups, Greg Kyllo did not respond to whether it’s health, tourism, logan invitation to attend a forum ging, there’s just so many difon the environment Monday ferent areas. If we attend one at the Fifth Avenue Seniors’ special interest group, it’s going Activity Centre in Salmon Arm. Greg Kyllo to be pretty hard to turn down Kyllo says he’s already comall of the other ones that may mitted to six all-candidates meetings, and that each one requires a lot look at hosting as well.” The environmental forum, which starts of preparation. “I think we’ve touched on all of the at 7 p.m., is sponsored by the Shuswap Black Press

Naturalists, Kairos-Salmon Arm, the Shuswap Water Action Team and the Shuswap Environmental Action Society. In attendance will be B.C. Conservative Tom Birch, the NDP’s Steve Gunner and the Green Party’s Chris George. The forum will be moderated by Okanagan College dean James Barmby. Each candidate will introduce their party’s policy on the environment before they respond to one question from each of the sponsoring organizations. There will then be an opportunity for audience members to question the candidates.

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Here’s your chance to shake a leg and more in support of Habitat for Humanity in Vernon. City Furniture and Zumba with Sareena are sponsoring a zumbathon May 25 to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. “Our goal is 200-plus participants,” said organizer Sareena Sharma Nickoli “I’ve had that many before in previous zumba events and know we’re going to shake the rafters.” Participants are urged to buy tickets early and tickets are available at City Furniture, Diana’s Monogramming, Sutton Realty and participating zumba instructors. Tickets are $25 and all of the funds generated will go toward raising $300,000 to purchase land for Habitat for Humanity. Participants are urged to go above and

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There’s still time to bid on some great items. The sixth annual United Way Spring Online Auction wraps up Monday at 3 p.m. “Register to bid on a 2012 Ford Focus SEL, jewelry, tools, pottery, clothing, rounds of golf, spa treatments, cards for dining out, coffee, tires and much more,” said Linda Yule, executive director. To participate, go to www.unitedwaynocs. com.

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Principals retiring Morning Star Staff

There are some changes coming at North OkanaganShuswap School District schools. On July 31, there will be retirements for seven principals and vice-principals, including Deni McKinney, principal at Grindrod Elementary. “This cadre of retirements represents 242 years of experience as educators, and 110 years as school-based administrators, with many of those years in the district,” said district superintendent Dave Witt. “Their experience, wisdom, commitment, and caring will be sorely missed.” The target is to have an announcement by May 8 of all principals and vice-principal transfers and new appointments.

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he B.C. Liberal Party deserves credit for releasing its policy book in full on the eve of the formal election campaign. That’s about the only positive thing to be said about it. For those who take the time to read party leader Christy Clark’s 40-page booklet, there are a few nuggets of news. For instance, a re-elected B.C. Liberal government would continue its justice reform agenda by moving traffic ticket disputes out of courtrooms, as they did with impaired driving cases. Most of it consists of glowing descriptions of the government’s 12-year record, and attacks on the NDP of Tom Fletcher the kind that are not normally seen in a platform. This is consistent with Clark’s style since she was anointed party leader two years ago. The main focus, as revealed in February’s throne speech, is a plan to pay off B.C.’s growing debt and perhaps even get rid of the provincial sales tax with an Alberta-style “prosperity fund” from liquefied natural gas exports. Whether this is from imposing a new export tax on LNG or simply from a windfall of gas royalties is not clear. Clark and her energy minister contradicted each other on that when it was announced, and the platform doesn’t shed any new light. All we have is a big logo on the side of Clark’s campagn bus declaring “Debt free B.C.” As I’ve written before, there is plenty of real evidence of a huge new LNG industry in the making. As for paying off the $60 billion debt that the B.C. Liberals’ pre-election budget predicts will keep growing, cartoonist Adrian Raeside summed it up best: LNG revenues are “Christy Clark’s invisible friend.” Clark finished up last week with stops in

Terrace and Prince Rupert, promising an LNG windfall for local governments as well. She repeated the platform’s attack line that the NDP are going to wreck the trillion-dollar LNG boom with a Quebec-style moratorium on “fracking” to extract gas from deep shale formations. That’s not an outright lie, but it’s almost as speculative as Clark’s notions of a 30-year windfall that could at best barely start during the next fouryear term. The NDP are not calling for a moratorium on natural gas production. They’re calling for yet another “review,” one of many vague, wobbly positions that have been adopted by both dominant parties. An earlier premier named Glen Clark became famous for “freezing” things like ferry fares and car insurance rates. Now Christy Clark is “freezing” personal income tax rates for five years, and carbon tax rates too. That implies she’s planning to win this election and the next one, at a time when it is unclear whether she can even hold her own seat in Vancouver-Point Grey. The B.C. Liberals will cut small business taxes by a point, some time in the next five years. They will also increase income tax on large businesses and personal income of more than $150,000, but that’s not mentioned in their platform, since it goes against 12 years of their policy as a government. n A clarification of last week’s column on the B.C. Conservative platform. Leader John Cummins informs me his plan to phase out the carbon tax does not include reversing the personal and business income tax rate reductions that were legislated as the fuel tax reached its current level. The platform asserts that total provincial revenues will continue to rise in the next four years, despite the uncompensated loss of $1 billion from the carbon tax. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Child care policies offer a clear choice between the B.C. Liberals and the NDP in the May 14 provincial election. Premier Christy Clark wants to take a provincially funded savings account set up for each child born since 2007, and hand out $1,200 to parents who open a Registered Education Savings Plan to begin saving for post-secondary training. Former premier Gordon Campbell established the fund when the B.C. government was enjoying budget surpluses, before the 2008 downturn in the world economy. That’s added to the B.C. Liberal early years strategy that includes fullday kindergarten, $142 million for child care subsidies, $34 million for Success by Six programs in 225 communities, and an additional $32 million promised over three years to help create new licensed child care spaces. NDP leader Adrian Dix has promised to cancel the RESP and other new spending, and redirect it to a family bonus program, a direct subsidy of up to $70 per month, per child for low-income families starting in 2014. The NDP plan would pay the full amount to families with annual income of $25,000 or less, with payments decreasing on a sliding scale to families with income under $66,000. Applying to all children under 18, the bonus program is projected to cost $210 million a year. Platform highlights: n The B.C. Conservative preelection platform offers no specific programs for child care or early childhood education. Its September 2012 policy document supports, “the principle that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers.” B.C. Conservatives also support a

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The Imagination Movers Scott Durbin (left), Dave Piche, Rich Collins and Scott “Smitty” Smith perform their hit songs on real guitars, drums and more as part of their Rock-O-Matic tour, which stops at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre for two shows Thursday, May 2. levees broke from Hurricane Katrina. “To be honest Katrina freed us up to make the TV show. Scott (Durbin), Dave and I had our houses destroyed. Everything was suspended. We had no jobs to report to. It was life interrupted,” said Collins, adding that Smith was the exception as he had to report to his day job as a firefighter and first responder. Already in negotiations with Disney, The Movers focused their energy on developing the show. “If we had any doubts, they all disappeared after Katrina, and Disney was committed... It was like somebody gets flooded; let’s take the situation and shake it up.” Since then, the group has filmed 75 episodes of its now hit music-and-comedy series for Disney Junior. The show now airs

in more than 55 countries and territories, in 12 languages. In addition, The Movers have also sold roughly 250,000 CDs and DVDs to date and won a 2009 Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding original song in the children’s show/animation category. They have performed twice at the White House as well as on Good Morning America, Live With Regis and Kelly, and The View. “We hope the show goes on for another 20 years,” said Collins, adding he and the fellow Movers wouldn’t be adverse to filming a live action feature film next. “These are all things we have been dreaming of. We want to ride making music as long as possible.” And that includes performing live. The Rock-O-Matic North American tour, which coincides with the Movers’ latest album

of the same name, follows the group’s 2011 In a Big Warehouse tour, which attracted 150,000 fans and was one of Pollstar magazine’s top 100 tours of the year. For his part, Collins is happy to head back on the road with his bandmates, after playing a small tour last month on the release of his solo album. “I went from playing to 37 people on my solo concert to 2,000 the next day with The Movers,” he laughed, saying things have really changed from those early days 10 years ago. “We started off slow with some technical problems. Basically we had three guitars not working. Not having all your instruments on would probably make you fall apart, but we laugh it off and move on. It’s half playing songs, and half being our goofy selves.”

And if that means transcending the genre of what a typical kids’ entertainer does, appealing to both the dad in the Beastie Boys T-shirt as well as little Johnny or Susie, then that’s just fine with The Movers. “A big part of how we relate is that we are real dads with real kids, and if people want to spend that time with us and feel the passion translate, then we’ve done our jobs,” said Collins. “Kids don’t fake smiles.” The Imagination Movers perform at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre for two shows, Thursday at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Regular seats are $35, while the Mini-Movers VIP package ($118.50) includes premium seating and a chance to meet The Movers. Both are available at the Ticket Seller box office, 250549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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n Tuesday, clarinet virtuoso Salmon Arm, Vernon François Houle, with Jane Hayes at piano, brought Print a rhapsodic close to thedate: North Apr 25th Tel: 604-575-5807 / 5814 Okanagan Community Fax: 250-386-2624 Concert Association’s Contact: Julia Chmelyk/ season, literally.Sue Borthwick The association’s president Nina Langton Circulation: 149,691 and publicist Jan Walden hadFile type: PDF asked Houle Christine Pilgrim whether he andSize: 5.833” x 14” Christine Pilgrim Hayes might play George Gershwin’s Clarinet virtuoso François Houle, with Rhapsody in Blue, was 1/2although pageit Colour adJane Hayes on piano, performs at the not included in their program titled North Okanagan Community Concert Latin Inspirations, for obvious reaAssociation’s final concert of the season sons. Because it was the last concert Tuesday at the Performing Arts Centre. of NOCCA’s season, and because they when the instrument’s reed broke can, the musicians obliged. And the audience wasn’t slow to show its appre- during Carlos Guastavino’s beautiful Sonata. Its romantic Andante moveciation. ment was hauntingly reminiscent of At times, we perhaps fail to recogRachmaninoff ’s Concerto No 2 in C nize the prowess of some performers Minor, enjoyed by OSO audiences last until they play a tune that is wellweek. known, well-loved and brilliant in its Houle’s endearing Montreal style, own right, as is Gershwin’s Rhapsody. from terming Hayes “collaborator” Throughout the evening, both Houle and Hayes had played like the consum- rather than “accompanist” to coaxing a bow from teenaged page-turner Chris mate musicians they are, but it wasn’t Dlouhy, brought as many smiles as did until that Gershwin tune that we rose the music. to our feet and cheered. Brahms, Debussy and Ravel were The program opened with two well represented, but for the most part, Majorcan (Mallorcan in Catalan) composers came from the 20th centupieces by Joseph Horowitz. The first, ry. For instance, two pieces by Cuban Paguera, evoked images of spring born Paquito D’Rivera, who still plays sunshine dancing on the crystal Latin jazz on clarinet and saxophone Mediterranean waters east of the Spanish mainland, with almond groves and composes music from jazz to classical, were among audience favourites. blooming beyond its sandy shores. Another favourite was Brasileira The second, Valdemosa, bustled from the Scaramouche Suite by Darius along as if through narrow, cobbled, Milhaud who was such a prolific terra cotta tile-roofed streets. It was a composer he was dubbed “The Franz delightful opening. Schubert of the Pampas.” The Latin theme continued with But without doubt the highlight of Astor Piazzolla’s History of Tango. the evening was that Rhapsody in Blue, Houle untangled a frenzy of notes thanks not only to the two musicians while Hayes played and drummed a who played it so magnificently, but traditional heel-clicking rhythm on also the two volunteers who requested the piano, which had been eased back it. into tune by piano doctor Marinus Next NOCCA season, celebrating Van Prattenburg, who had originally 60 years of great music, promises to rebuilt and voiced it 10 years ago. It be as successful as this one. served Hayes’ gentle touch well and It opens in October with the she and Houle obviously had fun playmust-see/hear Gryphon Trio and ing together. includes Reside Dawson Duo, Van They had fun introducing the Django, Ian Parker, and a return pieces too. Hayes’ ease at the microvisit from the very popular Montreal phone was evident, whereas, Houle Guitar Trio. Season tickets are availseemed more comfortable “taming able at the Ticket Seller (250-549the beast called the clarinet,” which 7469) and are highly recommended. he did. He even tongued the vibrato

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Members of the Okanagan Artists of Canada, Terri Heinrichs, left, Eileen Sawracki and Sandy Gallant, join other group members to show their work at the Okanagan Art Splash in the Best Western Vernon Lodge May 4 and 5. our meetings discuss a variety of art related subjects or demonstrate painting techniques,” said member Ria Carpay.

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gorgeously layered soulfunk mix that heralds a stunning take on future funk. Its guitar work is poetic in its not choices. Aht Uh Mi Head is a standout song that boils along like a pressure cooker, an atmospheric organ/guitar pairing that offers a new, singular take on what rock, funk and soul can do together. The music comes on like a light from a distant planet, giving glimpses of rarities that are whispered about and are surprising in their inventiveness and brilliance. Otis plays all the instruments and sings. Wings of Love is the “new” Shuggie Otis album, although the latest song is a live track recorded in 2000, an intense solo acoustic song called Black Belt Sheriff. Due to the wide

time span, Wings of Love has a compilation feel rather than that of a cohesive album. There are also traces of the time periods. Special has hints of disco and Tryin’ to Get Close to You is careless ‘70s lite-funk that the Cuervo and Jacuzzi crowd would indulge in. There are some of the adventurous sounds of this era in Give Me Something Good, a snappy jazz-funk tune with a galloping bass. The most luminous track is Walkin’ Down The Country, which captures the inner-city sunlight with Otis’ inspired Impressionsstyle vocal arrangement. It’s a song that sounds like a lost classic; sounds that these two albums contain much of.

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unk rock pioneer Shuggie Otis is a mysterious figure enshrouded in rock mythology as a super talented guitar prodigy who recorded a few great albums, guested on some other records, was asked to join the Rolling Stones, and then disappeared. The son of R&B band leader, Johnny Otis, Shuggie was hailed as a successor to Jimi Hendrix and acknowledged as a peer of Sly Stone and Stevie Wonder. He was a protoPrince: a multi-instrumentalist who started at age 12 in his father’s band. Otis is renowned for his restraint, imagination and maturity. For an illuminating insight, check out his encounter with fellow guitarist Roy Buchanan in the 1971 PBS program, Introducing Roy Buchanan. But that’s another story. The young legend who disappeared has come back. Inspiration Information/Wings of Love is a curious release. Inspiration Information is a rerelease of Otis’ 1974 album and Wings of Love is a collection of songs recorded from 1976 to 2000. Listing off tracks on

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a nearly 40-year-old rerelease isn’t necessary, but it’s worth mentioning that this album is a missing link in funk rock, psychedelic soul and R&B. It’s a hybrid, a relative to Sly and the Family Stone’s output of the same post-psychedelic era. The title track drifts into a pleasant inner-city reverie, buoyed up by Otis’ funky clean guitar and expressive vocals. Sparkle City is a

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ART SHOWS Brew Gallery 3202 - 31st Avenue, located in the Bean to Brew Coffee House beside the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Brew Gallery is pleased to present its 21st exhibition, Animal Crossing, featuring the paintings of Kelowna artists Kristen Amy Cresswell and Katarina Delisimunovic, and the printed digital compositions of Armstrong artist Michael Sturdy. Work is on display to May 16. CHerryVIlle arTISaNS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. There is lots of new glass and art for everyone to see. The shop is open during May, Thursday to Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. COaTCHeCK Gallery Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Vernon Camera Club presents its latest exhibition and photography sale, Precious Moments, now through May 5. COurTyard Gallery Suite 104, 907 Belvedere St. Enderby. The new gallery has on display paintings, fibre art, sculpture, stained glass, woodwork, and more, all produced by local artists. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Gallery VerTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. NOAA Annual Juried Members Exhibition opening night is Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Music provided by singer-songwriter Alyssa Gardner, followed by Barefoot Caravan. Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m., is Smarties Art for Families and in the Main Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. is the Inspired Word Café. HeadBONeS Gallery 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. This That - featuring work by local abstract artists Carin Covin and Alistair Rance - continues to May 6. THe HuB arTS COlleCTIVe 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. Vernon artist Melissa Dinwoodie opens her exhibition, Stories, featuring her painted portrait work, for the month of May. Reception is May 4 at 8 p.m. KalaMalKa VerTIGO Wayne Emde’s collection of doors and window photographs taken around Europe are on display at the Gallery Vertigo Okanagan College Vernon campus location until the end of June. OKaNaGaN arTISTS Of CaNada host “Art Splash” annual show and sale of original artwork by local artists, May 4, noon to 9 p.m. and May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Best Western Vernon Lodge Ballroom, 3914 -32nd Ave. rIVer rOCKS BISTrO 409 Cliff Ave., Enderby, 938-2297. May features the artwork of Armstrong’s Frances Hatfield. VerNON PuBlIC arT Gallery 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Winfield-based artist Richard Suarez, former sculpture professor at UBC Okanagan, shows a large body of his drawings and paintings in the exhibition quantumspaces. Also on display is Art and Soul, Vernon school district secondary student art show. Both continue to May 23.

CONCERTS/DANCES CHrISTa COuTure Vancouver singer-songwriter performs songs from her new album, The Living Record, tonight with opening acts Jess Hill and Lowell Friesen at Friesen’s Countrytyme Gardens in Coldstream, 9172 Kalamalka Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at Friesen’s and the Bean Scene. VerNON arT aNd SOuNd exCHaNGe Downtown Vernon. Music performances, drumming, kids activities, puppet show and much more takes place today through to Sunday. Venues include Gallery Vertigo, The Hub Arts Collective, Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living, Eclectibles, Vernon library and Cenotaph Park. Passes available at the Bean Scene and Eclectibles or pay admission at the door. Info available at event headquarters in Cenotaph Park. VerNON COMMuNITy SINGerS The choir presents Moments to Remember in celebration of its 20th anniversary at Trinity United Church tonight at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Special guests are VCS founder and original leader Paul Hunter with his barbershop quartet Some Other Time and Ancora, a women’s ensemble directed by Terry Logan. Tickets are $10 and available from the Schubert Centre and from choir members. IMaGINaTION MOVerS Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty of the Emmywinning Disney Channel TV series Imagination Movers bring their Rock-o-Matic Tour to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Thursday,

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The Linda-Sue Wilson Band, featuring the smoldering vocals of Vernon’s own Linda-Sue Wilson, along with guitarist Billy Haner, drummer Darcy Ross and bassist Gord Kaine, performs classic rock and blues at a dance Saturday at the Elks Hall, 310330th St. The Mabel Lickers open starting at 7 p.m. LindaSue takes the stage from 9 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door. May 2 at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 regular, $118.50 VIP, with premium seating and a chance to meet The Movers, available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. yOuTH SyMPHONy Of THe OKaNaGaN Conducted by Rosemary Thomson and Dennis Colpitts, the YSO presents Horizons for its 24th season May 4 at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. Featured soloist is the YSO’s very own Jasper Meiklejohn of Penticton on violin. Repertoire includes Goddard’s Aurora Spiritus, student compositions, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, Op. 64 in E minor (first movement), and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 in E minor, From the New World. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15/ adult, $10 youth/senior, $5 child 12 and under, available at the Vernon Community Music School, from YSO musicians or at the door. COuNTerPOINT CHOIr Tickets for “Cine Magic” are now available for the May 5 concerts to be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 370132nd Ave. at 2 and 7 p.m. Counterpoint Choir, conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dyan Cornies, also welcomes additional musicians, Monty Hughes on stand-up bass and Rod Neufeld on guitar to this eclectic performance of nostalgic hits from TV and the big screen to Broadway! Tickets are $10/adult and free for children under 12, available from choir members, Shear Dimensions and the door. For further information, contact Cynthia Markson at 250-545-1505. OKaNaGaN SyMPHONy OrCHeSTra Get ready to hoot, holler and stand for Last Night of the Proms, May 19 at 7 p.m. Soprano Dawn Mussellam and the Okanagan Symphony Chorus will join Rosemary Thomson and the OSO to bring the cherished British tradition to the Okanagan with all the belles and whistlers. Bring your Union Jacks and prepare to celebrate as the orchestra and chorus create musical mayhem. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

FILM VerNON fIlM SOCIeTy May 6 is Australian film The Sapphires, starring Chris O’Dowd (Bridemaids, The IT Crowd) about an Aboriginal girl group who perform for U.S. troupes during the Vietnam War. All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. Shows at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 each, available one week in advance at the theatre and the Bean Scene.

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8 p.m. BlueGraSS JaMS are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. The second half is a circle jam with everyone taking a turn at leading if they want. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca Blue Ox PuB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams continue at the Blue Ox. Hosted by the Mabel Lickers Band, the jam welcomes musicians from Lumby and the surrounding areas. Starts at 9 p.m. More info is at www.RauckOn.com BraNdING IrON PuB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 5460044. Superstar Karaoke is on every Friday night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday is the jam with host Dan Engelland. COldSTreaM COffee HOuSe at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Family friendly acousticstyle coffee house takes place third Saturday of the month. Those wanting to participate in the open mic can sign up at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Concession available. fOlK aNd faVOrITeS JaMS will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. Please feel free to bring folk/golden oldies, soft rock etc. songs for the second half. Try to keep them to simple arrangements with 3 or 4 chords. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca THe GreeN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. The Sunday jam starts at 7 p.m. eaGleS Hall 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. OKaNaGaN CeNTre fOr SPIrITual lIVING 2913 29th Ave., 250-549-4399. May 3, 17, 31 is the New Vibes Music Café family friendly event hosted by Hannah Jukes, Brandon Schmor and Bill Boyd with sound technician/DJ Kris Eide. Snacks and drinks available. Starts at 7 p.m. rIVer rOCKS BISTrO 409 Cliff Ave., Enderby, 938-2297. Features jam night Fridays and a piano bar Thursdays.

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arMy, NaVy, aIr fOrCe CluB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Dance in the Spitfire Lounge to the live music of No Bad Days tonight from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. BOurBON STreeT Bar aNd GrIll Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. Les Copeland and Cameron Ward play every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. THe GreeN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Tonight, The Original Shakedown with special guests Cosmic Palace play classic rock and roll at its best. Starts at 9:30 p.m. No cover. Saturday is The Legendary Lake Monsters, an 11-piece swing band that is Hot Hot Hot! Tickets $15 tickets in advance or at door. Arrive early as seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Starts at 8 p.m. ITalIaN KITCHeN 2916 30th Ave. 558-7899. Les Copeland plays live jazz on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. lOreNZO’S Cafe 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 8386700. Tonight and Saturday, dance away to the cha cha, mambo, bolero and all the grooviest Afro-Cuban rhythms of Salmon Arm’s Babalu. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. $10 cover. MONaSHee’S Bar aNd GrIll 2922 30th Ave., 503-1378. Okanagan-Maritime band Cod Gone Wild kicks off its East Meets West Tour tonight at Monashee’s. Joining the band is Newfoundland folk/rock artist Dave Whitty, who has a new EP out, Let it Rest. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Monashee’s, 30th Street Liquor Store, and Kalamalka Wine & Spirits.

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VERnOn JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. May 4, two guitar virtuosos play jazz and swing in the Bill Coon Quartet featuring Oliver Gannon. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 available at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup or at www.vernonjazzclub.ca.

JAMMInG THE PIPELInE Concert, in lieu with local recording project, takes place at the Powerhouse Theatre, Vernon, May 24 at 7 p.m. Performers include Expression Collective, Henry Piovesan, Jayme McKillop, Peter McKillop, Immaculate, Laryssa Wolanski, Kian Waters, Bruce Kollis, Lance Carr, Ben Beveridge, Paul Langlois, Daniel Stark, Bill Boyd, Moot, Angela Roy, Megan Hunter, Tom Spencer, Hanah Jukes, Matt Brown, Nolan Janssens. Proceeds go to Pacificwild.org and The Hub Arts Collective. Tickets are $22, available at The Hub, Bean Scene, and www.ticketseller.ca. CHILLIWACK The venerable Vancouver rock band is coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $44, available at the Ticket Seller box office. Charge by phone 250-549-SHOW (7469) or online at www. ticketseller.ca.

THEATRE LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS Powerhouse Theatre presents this Neil Simon comedy, directed by Monty Hughes, tonight and Saturday to May 4 at 8 p.m. (No show on Monday) and a Sunday matinee April 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. OLEAnnA David Mamet’s intense and disturbing examination of a studentteacher relationship that goes awry is The Hub Arts Collective’s first entry into TheatreBC’s OZone Theatre Festival. The play takes the stage May 2 and 3 and May 8 to 11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Hub, 2906 30th Ave. (next to the Vernon Towne Theatre.) Tickets are $15 (May 8 seats are half price at the door) at the Bean Scene and Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. HAIRSPRAY The Vernon Community Music School’s Lights of Broadway stages their biggest show, with their largest cast, with one of the most exciting and loved musical productions on Broadway, May 10 at 7 p.m. and May 11 at 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27/adult, $25 student/ senior/60-plus at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.

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Feb. 14: Born to Chris and Alanna LaRiviere of Lavington, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Lauchie Lendel. A brother for Brooke. A grandson for Leonard and Tina LaRiviere of Lavington, Del and Betty Selin of Vernon. A great-grandson for Bernie and Myrtle LaRiviere, Jack and Alene Rempel, all of Vernon, Harold and Shirley Halvorson of Squamish, B.C. April 1: Born to Rachel Manning and Trevor Bass of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs., named Olivia Roseanne Bass. A granddaughter for Debbie Manning of Summerland, B.C., Bruce Manning of New Additions Vancouver, B.C., Peter and Kathy Bass of Calgary, Alta. A great-granddaughter for Joe Schmuck of Summerland. April 5: Born to Jessica and Ben Bouthillier of Armstrong, a girl, 7 lbs. 11 oz., named Charlee Mae. A granddaughter for Mark and Annette Simmons of Enderby, B.C., Rick and Cindy Bouthillier of Armstrong, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Morris Gannon of Prince George, B.C. April 13: Born to Ashlie and Andrew Krause of Vernon, a girl, 9 lbs. 13 oz., named Isabelle Sophia. A granddaughter for Harry and Maureen Krause of Armstrong, B.C., Brent Thompson, Ruth and Ken Schultz, all of Vernon, B.C. A greatgranddaughter for Calvin and Marilyn Thompson of Anglemont, B.C., Donna and Alvin Erdmann of Vernon, Heinz and Frieda Krause of Kitchener, Ont. April 15: Born to Chad and Allyson Wagner of Armstrong, a girl, 7 lbs. 10 oz., named Carly Lynn. A sister for Madison, 2. A granddaughter for Jerry and Lynn Emmel of Salmon Arm, B.C., Ron and Doreen Wagner of Armstrong, B.C. April 19: Born to Dean and Monique Kimoto of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 9 oz., named Elena Maxlyn. A sister for Teiya, 3; Logan, 1 1/2. A granddaughter for Ray and Alice Kimoto of Vernon, B.C. April 21: Born to Sheldon and Tiniesha Hubert of Coldstream, B.C., a girl, 8 lbs. 2 oz., named Kiara Marie. A granddaughter for Glen and Deanne Benzmer of Lumby, B.C., Brent and Dawn Hubert of Coldstream. A greatgranddaughter for Edna Benzmer of Lumby, Ken Broeder of Salmon Arm, B.C., Ray and Lil Hubert of Armstrong, B.C., Garney and Ginny McLean of Burton, B.C. April 23: Born to Anna Borden and David Hoogerdyk of Ashton, Creek, B.C., a girl, 8 lbs. 6 oz., named Rylee Marie Hoogerdyk. A sister for Wesley and Dexx. A granddaughter for Norm and Tammy Hoogerdyk of Woodville, Ont., Diane Borden of Lumby, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Ed and Molly Janak of Parksville, B.C., Ena Hoogerdyk of Ontario, Marion Parsons of Corner Brook, Nfld.

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Community nutritionist Linda Boyd and local social potluck creator Gabe Newman prepare for the Community Family Dinner at Caetani House.

Sit down for a family dinner Editor’s note: The following is from the North Okanagan Early Childhood Development Coalition. Unplug, eat together and talk. There aren’t many things you can do as a parent that are as powerful as eating together with your children. The North Okanagan Early Childhood Development Coalition has partnered with the Caetani House to plan and host an exciting community family dinner to do just that. This fun-filled, family event will be held in the beautiful gardens of the Caeteni Cultural Centre on May 4. Families will sit down together to enjoy a feast of spaghetti and meatballs, salad and healthy dessert served family style, and in true Italian spirit, lots of talking and laughing. Conversation starters and

belly laughs will be inspired by local story teller and Social Potluck creator Gabe Newman. Christine Pilgrim (aka Miss Juul) will lead the play of old-fashioned outdoor games that artist Sveva Caetani may have played as a child. Guests will also be invited to help create beautiful floral centre pieces to decorate the tables and create their own keepsake placemats to take home. Tickets for the Community Family Dinner are $10 each or $25 for a family of four, $5 for each additional child. Tickets are available at the Okanagan Science Centre in Polson Park. For more information, contact Lynne Reside at 250-938-5450 or coordinator@ noecdcoalition.ca. This family-friendly event is part of Unplug and Play week

April 27 to May 4. The benefits of eating together include: Better nutrition Increased social skills Increased vocabulary Greater success at school Less likely to engage in risky behaviors like doing drugs, using alcohol, or smoking Most important, eating together can help increase family connectedness by providing a secure environment for kids to talk with you on a regular basis. It’s never too early or too late to start making family meals a tradition in your house. For more information on getting your family more involved with cooking and eating together follow the blog and find great recipes at http://bettertogetherbc.ca/

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space for the women and children fleeing domestic violence who reside with us,” said programs manager Brooke McLardy, with Transition House. “We are looking towards our generous community to assist us with this fundraising goal and are looking for people or businesses to assist us in one of three ways, donating silent auction items, donating funds to completely renovate one of our bedrooms and/or attending the event. Donations are tax-deductible.”

Donations can be made by contacting Transition House at 250-542-1122. This One’s for the Girls takes place May 3 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge from 6 to 10 p.m. with wine and cheese, a silent auction, and entertainment arranged by Tanya Lipscombe, with Melina Moore, Jayme McKillop, Kailee Duggan, Sherrie Erickson and Carolyn Dickson. Tickets are $30 each which includes the first glass of wine. Tickets are available at 250-542-1122 or 250-558-3850.

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The Vernon Women’s Transition House has helped a lot of women and children in the past 20 years and now it’s time for an update. The second annual Wine & Cheese and Silent Auction This One’s for the Girls is a chance to have a night out with friends and help Transition House. “As a shelter for some of our most vulnerable community members, we would like to create a warm and welcoming

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When asked how many children I have, I respond with a shrug and a smile and say, “I have three daughters and a son.” It’s interesting to watch someone’s facial expression when you tell them that, yes, in this day and age, I have four kids...and on purpose too! My husband and I decided that we wanted to have four children, so there were no surprises when we found out we were pregnant with any of them. What was a surprise to both of us was that two of our children were diagnosed with a disorder known as autism. Autism is a neurological disorder that typically appears in children by the time they are three years old (though often undiagnosed until older). It impairs their ability to socialize, communicate and use their imagination in ways that are non-repetitive. It affects a child’s behaviour because, often, the child cannot tell you what they need or want. Autism is very puzzling. Research is ongoing. There are a number of theories, ranging from genetic and environmental factors to gastrointestinal (gut-brain connection) issues. It is a mystery to us that out of our children, two ended up with this disorder...why didn’t all four of them?

Our son was only three years and two months old when he was diagnosed with PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder -Not Otherwise Specified) under the Autism Spectrum. His “red flags” were not as obvious as described by all the books I’d read about autism. He was referred for assessment because he didn’t start to talk, or even babble, until he was 32 months old, and even then, he spoke with a lot of jargon (we just thought he was a late-talker); he did a lot of eyetracking with his trains and cars (he would lay on the floor sideways, and push the car back and forth right in front of his eyes, for up to half an hour at a time); he made very little eye-contact; he hated to be read to, but liked to look at books by himself; he never answered his name when called; he didn’t show excitement or enthusiasm for new toys or grandparents coming to visit; he was very noise-sensitive; he didn’t like to be around a lot of people. He hated the “happy birthday” song and cried for hours when he heard it. Our daughter didn’t get diagnosed until she was four years and one month old. By this time, our son had been doing behaviour-intervention therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy through the North Okanagan Neurological Association (NONA) for more than three years. You would think that we would’ve been experts on the symptoms of Autism Spectrum by that point, but obviously, we weren’t. And that’s because our daughter talked at 18 months old, was always happy and excited, quite loud and boisterous, seemed very sociable and was full of imagination. She was the complete opposite of her

brother. Yet, it was still recommended that we have her assessed because of some of her social behaviour observed at preschool. She was really good at playing, however once another child entered her play-centre, she would walk away, or she would play with the toys only one certain way. She looked past the teachers rather than at them when talking to them. She was obsessed with looking at herself in the mirror and watching herself dance. As well, she had a hard time with back-and-forth conversation, and one or two step directions. Both kids were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (PDD-NOS), yet they couldn’t be more different if they tried. I could go on and on about our children, however the main reason I wanted to tell our story is to let parents know that there is help out there if you think your child is developmentally delayed. With autism, there is provincial funding available for programs such as behaviour intervention. My husband and I were shocked at our son’s diagnosis, but within minutes, we were told about the funding available to get the help we needed, as well as the services available both privately and through NONA. Six years later, our son is an imaginative, fun-loving, wellmannered, smart boy with an amazing sense of humour who interacts with his peers. He and his sister have very busy days. They go to school and then to their behaviour intervention sessions. They are amazing kids. They have good days and bad days which is to be expected because, unfortunately, autism doesn’t disappear.

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While spring means time of renewal for many, it also means dwindling resources at food banks. British Columbia food banks assist an average of 96,100 individuals each month, 29.5 per cent of whom are children. Grocery shoppers are encouraged to help by donating food and/or funds to the Extra Helping Food Drive from now until May 9 at their local Real

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I haven’t spoken to my parents in six months, and I don’t miss them. Really, Annie, when can a 35-year-old man expect forgiveness for something he did when he was 11? I may have been a rude kid, but I had a mother who called me “fat” and “pudgy.” I guess I learned it from her. Is my mother crazy, or do I have to do some penance? — New Yorker Dear New Yorker: Your mother seems vindictive and obsessive. You have acknowledged your rudeness toward this young woman and, we assume, apologized to her at some point. But when a child is 11, a parent should use such incidents to teach kindness. Your mother used it as an excuse to hold something over your head for eternity. You are right not to tolerate such comments any longer.

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FREE HEARING HEALTH SEMINAR Hosted by Rockwell Audiology, during Daffodil Month, until the end of April. We’ll have an added focus on the effects some cancer treatments can have on hearing and will be collecting donations for the Canadian Cancer Society. To RSVP for this free seminar, call 250-545-2226. buddHIST MEdITATIoN cLASS with Karen Goodwin April 26, 7-8:45 p.m. Class topic “Refuge In The Midst Of So Much Uncertainty.” Drop-in class with guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10, special rates for students & seniors. Info., 250-558-0952 or www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please. uPPER RooM MISSIoN bouTIQuE Storewide 1/2 price sale. Spring is here and everyone is spring cleaning, including us! Thanks to our generous donators our store is full and so it’s time for our monthly 50 per cent off sale. Swing by under the big blue awning at 2708-34th St. and check out our wide selection of books, clothing, household items and electronics. Sale runs April 26 to 27. Red Dot items are exempt. All proceeds to Upper Room Mission. cRISIS LINE VoLuNTEER TRAINING The next volunteer Crisis Line training is April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., May 3, 6 to 9 p.m. and May 4, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This volunteer experience is invaluable for everyone who takes part whether you are a student, work in the helping field or an individual who finds it rewarding to help people in need of emotional support, community resources or crisis intervention. If you wish to make a difference in the lives of others, consider becoming a member of the Crisis Line team. To book interview, call 250-545-8074 or online at www.peopleinneed.ca THE VERNoN LAPIdARY & MINERAL cLub Hosting a minishow and sale at the Village Green Mall April 26 and 27 during regular mall hours. Come out, check out the displays and the sales and see if lapidary is something for you. Call Linda at 250-5585550 if you require more information. STEAK & cHIcKEN dINNER AT THE ARMSTRoNG LEGIoN Beginning April 26 at 6 p.m. the Legion will be hosting the biweekly dinners, with your choice of chicken or steak with all the trimmings. Pricing has not yet been finalized but won’t be much different from last year’s $14 per person. THE GLoRY cENTRE Come to the healing revival meeting with evangelist Alice Sanders, originally from Louisiana, U.S.A. Come be saved, healed, and be set free by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is Lord. April 26, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m., Pacific Inn & Suites (beside Ricki’s), 4790-48th Ave., Vernon. Info., 250-485-2829. FIRES, FIGHTS, HoRSES ANd cATTLE dRIVES! Come to Bookland April 26 from 2-4 p.m. to meet rancher Mack Bryson as he launches new book, A Cowboy’s Life—Memories of a Western Cowboy in an Empire of Grass, true stories involving cowboys, cattle, horses, and humorous incidents on Empire Valley Ranch. VERNoN coMMuNITY ARTS cENTRE Painting and Drawing Drop In Fridays any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Explore your creative side in a fun and encouraging environment. Bring supplies and meet new friends and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more info. WoMEN’S oNLY dRoP-IN SPAcE A safe space for women to talk to a women’s support worker, have a coffee, access computers, phone and fax and get help with problem solving and referrals to community resources. Located at room #107 in the People Place (Independent Living Vernon) and staffed by Women’s Services staff from John Howard Society and Outreach Services staff from the Vernon Women’s Transition House. Fridays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. VERNoN & dISTRIcT VoLuNTEER buREAu Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250-545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca ELKS FRIdAY NITE SuPPER Vernon’s most popular and affordable Friday Nite Supper runs Fridays at the Elks Lodge, 3103 -30th St. (across from Greyhound). A home-cooked meal that includes soup or salad, bun, dessert and coffee at 6 p.m. for only $9, with a different menu each week. Doors open at 5 p.m. Following dinner we have a mini meat, 50/50 draw and crib tournament for anyone who wants to stay and socialize. Everyone welcome. All proceeds go to charities and the needy in Vernon. FRATERNAL oRdER oF EAGLES We cater to all. We welcome all visitors to come and see what Eagles are all about. We open at 1 p.m. daily. For hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. TAI cHI: Good FoR YouR HEALTH If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members

Feature Event: People Place Garage Sale tomorrow, April 27

he People Place’s 14th annual parking lot garage sale will take place tomorrow, Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds support the 15 non-profit tenants housed in People Place. The event will feature our popular concession with barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs. People Place is looking for donations from the community — small household items, books, children’s toys and games, plants, tools, gardening items, etc. (please — no large appliances or pieces of furniture). Donations may be dropped off today between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 3402 - 27th Ave. For more information, please call 250-558-6585.

anytime of the year. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. THE bARGAIN bIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. HIV/AIdS SuPPoRT & INFoRMATIoN If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential information, support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. SubSTANcE AFFEcTEd GRouP Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. b.c. INTERIoR HoRSE REScuE SocIETY Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more information about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com cARdS AT HALINA SENIoRS cENTRE 50+ welcome to join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Monday and Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info. cAETANI cuLTuRAL cENTRE Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org SENIoRS INFoRMATIoN & RESouRcE buREAu For seniors info., call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See website at www.socialplanning.ca or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL oRdER oF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $8 to $9, steak dinners $9; and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. All monies from meat draws go directly to local charities. cARcINoId cANcER SuPPoRT GRouP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. We can make a difference, in our lives and the lives of others. WEIGHT ANd SEE dRoP-IN PRoGRAM Weekly program Fridays 10 a.m. - noon for families, Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses present to weigh and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. Info. available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. Information, call 250-549-5721. SuNSHINE SENIoRS MEET If you are 55+ and would enjoy an afternoon of fellowship consisting of music, storytelling, games

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PLEASE JoIN uS FoR THE INTERFAITH bAbY SHoWER Celebrating Birth Around the World, April 27 from 2 to 4 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. in Vernon. There will be a presentation on the birth traditions of various faiths and cultures. Afternoon snacks will be served. This is another event of the 2013 Interfaith Connections Project. Website: interfaithvernon.org bRING bAcK PLAY FuNMobILE The Bring Back Play Funmobile tour encourages kids to get out and move, while educating parents on the importance of play. The tour is bringing a truck full of fun games, activities and giveaways to parks, events and schools in 34 B.C. Communities. ParticipACTION and Healthy Families BC want to make physical activity a vital and fulfilling part of everyday life, and play is a fun way to achieve this. For more information, please visit www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/bringbackplay orwww. ParticipACTION.com/bringbackplay On April 27, the Funmobile will be at Unplug to Play at the Vernon Rec Centre 9:30 a.m. to noon; Kin Beach 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Polson Park 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 28, the Funmobile will be at the Vernon library 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; at the Okanagan Science Centre 1 to 2:30 p.m.; and at Unplug to Play at the Vernon Rec Centre 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. FLK TAoIST TAI cHI ANNuAL PLANT & GARdEN SALE At the Vernon Tai Chi hall, 3105-28th St., April 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose from wide variety of annual and perennial flowers, shrubs and tree seedlings, houseplants, vegetables including heirloom tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, herbs and more. Garden planters, garden and patio furniture and garden books to browse through. Each child attending can choose a plant to take home from the Childrens’s Plant Table. There will be a children’s activity area to occupy your children while you shop. KISS FM will be on location 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to do face painting for the children. GARAGE SALE IODE Lambly’s Landing Chapter is holding a garage sale April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Enderby Museum Gazebo in Barnes Park (near the swimming pool). THE VERNoN & dISTRIcT ANIMAL cARE SocIETY We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your taxdeductible donation goes entirely to care for local pets. For more info., call 250-542-7203 or see www.vernonanimalcare.com o’KEEFE RANcH SWAP MEET ANd GARAGE SALE April 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to raise funds to replace the roof on the General Store. If you are looking for that unique collectible or piece of yard art, check out the items: antiques, farm implements and so much more! To book a table, or if you have items to donate, call 250-542-7868 and we will pick up. Items of $100 value and more will receive charitable donation tax receipt. VERNoN LAWN boWLING cLub SPRING GENERAL MEETING April 27 at its Polson Park Clubhouse at 9:30 a.m. for (coffee), meeting at 10 a.m. Members and non-members welcome.

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HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE Fundraiser all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast April 27 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Cost $4, includes sausages, applesauce, coffee/tea and juice for the kids. As well, the Halina Crafters will hold a craft sale at the same time. Come on out and support your local crafters. The centre is located at the back of the Rec Centre, 3310-37 Ave. For further info., call 250-542-2877. KILLINEy BEACH COmmuNITy AwARENESS dAy The Killiney Beach Seniors Association and Mosaic Market invite you to come join the fun at our Community Awareness Day April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Parks Assoc. will have information tables set up plus there will be children’s activities, garage sale tables and lots of food and refreshments. If you wish to sell your product or your odds & ends, contact Audrey at 250-542-7381 to reserve a table for $10. Killiney Beach Community Hall, 514 Udell Rd. GARAGE SALE April 27 at St. George Anglican Hall, Knight St. Enderby, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll also have a bake sale. OKANAGAN HumANE SOCIETy PET AdOPTION dAy Every Saturday at Bosley’s from 11 a.m. to -3 p.m., The Shops at Polson Park. April 27th, the Okanagan Humane Society will be having an adoption day from 11:00 to 3:00 at Bosley’s Pets, which is located at the poison place mall. We presently have several kittens looking for homes, as well as young adults, older cats and of course those that will need an understanding home as they have been rescued from an abusive situation. If you are interested in adding a new addition to your family, or just need some extra fur power to get you through the day, please feel free to come and chat to us. KELOwNA SINGLES CLuB dANCES Held at Rutland Centennial Hall, 180A Rutland Rd N. Kelowna. Doors open 7 p.m. Dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. Bar and refreshments available, snacks provided throughout the evening. Dress code is casual dressy, no blue jeans or sweat pants, no running shoes or baseball hats. April 27, music by Glory Days. Come on out, bring a friend, and make some new friends. Everyone is welcome. Membership annual dues $13, dances $10 members, $13 non-members. Everyone welcome. Info., 250-862-8640 or 250-762-6907. FuNERAL FOR LES yOuNG Pay your final respects to Comrade Les Young April 27 at 11 a.m. He will be honoured with a full Colour Party at the Armstrong Bible Chapel with a reception to follow in the church basement. VERNON PuBLIC ART GALLERy April 27, Saturday, 1-3 pm, “Arts and Culture Week” Artist Trading Card Session, focused on the creation and trading of finished miniature artwork. The rules for ATCs are simple: they must measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches and traded with fellow artists, not sold. Everything else goes! No experience necessary, any age, materials are provided. Drop-in, $2. Gallery is at 3228-31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173, see vernonpublicartgallery. com or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com LumBy INdOOR SPRING mARKET April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lumby United Church, across from the Shell station on Hwy. 6. Featuring local artisans, crafters, growers, and entrepreneurs. Canteen operated by the Lumby UCW (hot dogs & hamburgers). Information, call Bertie at 250-547-9756.

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OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE April 28, Screen-Less Sunday Science: Fortify the OSC 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Optimist Club The OSC is opening its doors for a free Sunday! Build a strong foundation for play by “fortifying” your centre using pillows, sheets (feel free to bring your own), and clothes pins to turn the halls and galleries into a gigantic play fort! All screens and monitors will be powered down, but bubbles, blocks, construction materials, critters, games, and live programs will be running all day to kick off Unplug and Play Week! Night Sky Storytelling Planetarium Show at 3:30 p.m. is free on Sunday only. Go lowtech at the Science Centre with some of the oldest stories on earth – the legends behind the constellations. Astronomy expert Kevin Aschenmeier will guide you through the galaxy, discussing how people have read the riddles of the stars for generations – thousands of years before digital guides on computers, phones, and tablets! VERNON mS SOCIETy wALK/RuN/RIdE & SILENT AuCTION Annual fundraiser April 28 at Polson Park. Registration starts 10 a.m., walk starts 11 a.m. Kiss FM and the Events Crew will be there. Vernon Lions Club will have their food trailer with breakfast sandwiches and burgers. Silent auction will have more than 50 items to bid on. Games and face painting for the kids. Schools, sports teams, clubs and other charities can participate and keep 1/2 the funds they raise! Don’t miss this event: ends at 2 p.m. GEORGETTE SHOP Upscale retail at affordable prices. The store is overloaded with summer, so it’s surprise sales daily. A big thank you to our super volunteers: they are the best! Donations of good clothing and small household goods gratefully accepted. We are at 3100-28th St., behind Sir Winston’s Pub. Call 250-542-3114. FALKLANd-wESTwOLd FIRST RESPONdERS Annual general meeting April 28 in the Seniors Hall, 2 p.m. First part of meeting open to the public if they have concerns and want to know more

about work of First Responders. Regional director will be attend- TALENT & dESSERT NIGHT FuNdRAISER FOR VSS dRy GRAd May 2 at 7 p.m. at VSS. Tickets $10 each, available at school ing. Info., phone 250-379-2291. ECKANKAR HOSTS A COmmuNITy Hu SONG April 28 , 10 – office. Enjoy evening of students performing variety of perfor10:30 a.m., Prestige Hotel, Hwy 97. Sing HU to open your heart mances. During intermissions there will be a buffet of desserts and to Divine Love. HU- is an ancient name for God; it brings spiritual refreshments donated by supportive business and parents. Tickets upliftment and expands your awareness of God’s love and guid- also sold for a variety of baskets donated by local businesses. ance in our life. We sing the HU for 20 mins., followed by short THE ROAd HOmE RESCuE & SAFEKEEPING SOCIETy AGm contemplation. Non-denominational. The HU is for everyone. It Annual general meeting May 2 at 5:30 p.m., upstairs at the Bean will be followed by a spiritual discussion at 10:45 a.m., on how to Scene, 2923-30th Ave., Vernon. Info., visit www.theroadhome.ca apply HU in your daily life, and the Crowded House parable. All GLEANERS SPRING SALE May 2 to 4 with 50 per cent off and no tax on select items, with many at 10 to 25 per cent off around welcome. Info: 250-307-6677 or see www.eckankar.org INSPIREd wORd CAFE IN SuPPORT OF ANJA’S SuNSHINE RIdE the store. Lots of furniture and household items. Silent auction on Gallery Vertigo April 28 from 5 p.m. Enjoy readings, music and local various precious items in the store, run by North Okanagan Valley talent. Donations accepted for Sunshine ride: visit www.sundhineride. Gleaners, a non-profit society, at 4405B-29th St.; 250-549-1123. VERNON wOmEN’S TRANSITION HOuSE FuNdRAISER Second ca. Entry by donation to Gallery Vertigo, upstairs, 3001-31 St. FREE FAmILy yOGA CLASS Sundays at Hayden Fitness, with annual Wine & Cheese and Silent Auction, “This One’s for the Girls,” instructor Jody Wenger, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Free this month and May 3 from 6 to 10 p.m., Best Western Vernon Lodge. Entertainment by Tanya Lipscombe, Melina Moore, Jayme McKillop, Kailee then $15 drop-in per family following that. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. VERNON wOmEN’S TRANSITION HOuSE SOCIETy We need Duggan, Sherrie Erickson and Carolyn Dickson. Funds go towards donations of gently used household items and furniture. We are a renovating our resident bedrooms. Tickets are $30 and includes first shelter for women and children experiencing domestic abuse and glass of wine, available by calling 250-542-1122 or 250-558-3850. we use donations to assist women in setting up new households when they move out into the community. Our immediate needs are: beds, dressers, night tables, lamps, coffee and end tables, kitchen tables/chairs, toasters, coffeemakers, pots and pans, towel and tea towels. At present we have a mother who needs bunk beds for her children. We thank the community for your support over the years. Info: see http//vwts.ca or call 250-542-1122. KINdALE THRIFT STORE IN ARmSTRONG Having a silent auction. Come out and place a bid on one of the 10 items. Auction runs April 29 to May 13 at noon. While you are here take a browse through the store. All baby clothes 50 cents each or 3 for $1. Store is at 2725 Patterson Ave. Hours are 9:30 - 4, Monday to Saturday. NORTH OKAN. HOSPICE SOCIETy’S HIKE FOR HOSPICE Walk for a great cause during the Annual Hike for Hospice, May 5 at Polson Park! Participate by yourself or get a team together to collect pledges. Enjoy a great walk, local entertainment, food and prizes! The Armstrong Lions Club pancake breakfast starts 8 a.m., hike registration begins 9:15, hike starts at 10! Pledge forms available at Hospice House, Nolan’s Pharmasave or www.nohs.ca QuEEN SILVER STAR PROGRAm Applications available for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle ladies interested in becoming a Queen Silver Star candidate for Stk# P2797 2013/2014. Program runs September through February. Ladies can get applications in their school’s office, winter carnival office or at vernonwintercarnival.com. Parent/daughter info. night at Carnival office April 30 and May 7 at 7 p.m. to answer questions. Applications due May 15. Info., Coleen Noel at 250-938-3588. NEw LAVINGTON FARmERS’ mARKET looking for vendors, artists, performers. Meets Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting May. See www.showtimeeventmanagement.com for info. Auto, ST. JOHN AmBuLANCE ANNuAL GENERAL mEETING 62nd SAVE FROM NEW BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY Annual General Meeting in Vernon, May 1. AGM, awards preAll Makes Service Available & Every Vehicle with Warranty sentation and election of officers begins 7 p.m. Prior to meeting, starting 6 p.m. will be hot-dog BBQ and bake sale to help raise 3500 - 27th St, Vernon BC • 250-545-2206 www.walthersautocenter.ca DL# 7385 funds for our Cadet Youth Division, who will be sending a team to annual First Aid Competition in Campbell River in June, and need to raise funds to help cover training, equipment, uniform and travel costs. Members of our community invited to drop by, find out what St. John Ambulance is doing in the community, and help support youth members! Info., Jeff Nelson at 250-545-4200. SuBSTANCE ABuSE & mENTAL ILLNESS Effective April 29 to September 2, 2013 Causes and Effects (Which is the Chicken and Which is the Egg?) May 1 at 7 p.m., Fulton secondary. Brief presentation on what we do and don’t know about associations between substance abuse/addictions and mental illness with particular emphasis on causations in the developing adolescent brain. Followed by Q&A ses Reduced summer service sion with four local psychiatrists who all hold added specialty training in addiction medicine. Panelists will be Drs. Fiona McGregor, David  4 trips per weekday leaving downtown Smith, Kevin Stevenson and Russell Williams. Vernon at 7am, 8am, 3pm and 4pm. JOIN uS FOR LumBy COuNTRy CONCERT featuring John MacKenzie May 1 from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Lumby United Church, corner of Vernon Pick up a new Rider's Bulletin on board. St. and Park Ave. (wheelchair accessible). John is an Okanagan singer who sings the gentle side of country music and folk ballads. Refreshments to follow. Admission by donation. This is a funRegional District draiser for this church. Questions? Call Dave at of North Okanagan 250-547-6368 or daboss65@telus.net City of Vernon THE LAdIES NEwCOmERS SuPPER CLuB District of Coldstream Meets the first Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Transit Info 250·545·7221 • www.bctransit.com Rosie at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185.

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SCHEDULE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

3300 Alexis Park Drive 250-545-0797 www.trinityvernon.ca

10 am Sunday Worship “Join us for Camping Sunday!” with Rev. Jeff Seaton

Family Friendly

Presbyterian

www.knoxvernon.ca

Corner of 32 Avenue & Alexis Pk. Dr

9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing & Worship Sunday

Sermon: “Let us make all things new” Rev. Dr. Teresa Charlton

3412 - 15 Avenue, BC V1T 6N9 t: 250-545-5941 f: 250-545-5117

Sunday: 9 am & 11 am Pastor Robert Murdock: Fishing for People Coﬀee in the gym between the services Kids program during both services

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Sing HU to open your heart to Divine Love. Check out: www.miraclesinyourlife.org, www.HearHu.org. HU is an ancient name for God; it brings spiritual upliftment and expands your awareness of God’s love and guidance in our life. We sing the HU for 20 mins, followed by a short contemplation. It is non-denominational. The HU is for everyone. It will be followed by a Spiritual Discussion at 10:45am, on how to apply HU in your daily life, and the Crowded House parable.All Welcome. Info: 250-307-6677 eckankar.org

OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH

All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall

Community Baptist Church

Speakers: Paul & Martha Cook

Sunday, April 28th at 6:30pm

www.vernoncbc.org

2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org

6161 P.V. Road

We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!

Christian Education Program 9:30am English Worship Service 10:30am Everyone Welcome!

Coffee & goodies after the service Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 (h) • 250-545-7043 (c)

For information on advertising in the

Church Directory Call Lynnaya

250-550-7916

10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available ) Sunday School (age 3- gr.6) Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study & Prayer Time Friday 6:00 pm Youth (grade 7-12)

 First Baptist

Sunday Morning Worship 10am Pastor Trevor Kempner “Is God fair?” Wednesdays @ 6:30pm RPM Preteens Fridays @ 7pm AMPLIFY Youth 3906 35A Street / 250-542-4135 Check out our website for more info and details at www.alexisparkchurch.com

Center y r o l G Miracles

Healings Deliverance

Music Testimonials

God’s Word For Today Everyone Welcome! Place: Pacific Inn Suites (next to Ricky’s Restaurant) Time: Saturday & Sunday at 6pm

Revival Meeting with Evangelist Alice Sanders April 26, 27, 28 - 7:00pm

“ Jesus is Lord”

Tel: 1-250-485-2829 or 250-558-9509

15th St. @ 32nd Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 Pastor Dan Watt 10 am Sunday Worship Service

Children & Youth Korean Ministry also (한인예배) 한인담당: 250-309-3162

www.fi rstbaptistvernon.net www.firstbaptistvernon.net

Vernon Christian Fellowship

www.vcfvernon.ca

Welcome to P.V. Church

Youth Pastor Chris Laser

Sunday

For service times and more information please visit us at www.ovbc.ca or call 1-855.544.OVBC Richard Aulin, Pastor

VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH

All are Welcome

www.faithbaptistvernon.com

Okanagan Valley Baptist Church is a friendly, God-centered, family focused church that seeks to glorify God, edify the believer and reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We would love to see you in one of our services.

Toddler Care available • Sunday School for ages 3-11

“Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”

3908 - 27th St, Vernon • 250-545-7700

Christ Centered, Family Focused

Spending time in Worship and God’s Word

“Spiritual But Not Religious” Part 4 Stuart McKnight

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959

Join us Sunday 10:00am

Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11 am

www.emmanuelvernon.ca

@ Prestige Hotel 4411 32 Avenue (Hwy 97)

 www.rccv.org • 250.542.1276 • stjameschurch1@shaw.ca

4911 Silver Star Road • 250-542-4028 Pastor Karl & Sherry Popke

Visitors Welcome

Sunday, April 28th 10 - 10:30am

10:00 AM

FAMILY WORSHIP

Speaker: Duane Harder Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth

4506 - 29th St 545-2927

Pastoral Staff: Ray Bale & Clint Batchelor

MESSAGE SERIES

on The Book of Romans “I know I shouldn’t judge...but!” Text: Romans 2:1-16 Speaker: Pastor Larry Woelke Evangelical Free Church of Canada

VERNON FAMILY CHURCH

A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978

Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling Afﬁliated with the PAOC of Canada

Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn

For information on advertising in the Church Directory call Lynnaya 250-550-7916

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DO NOT FORGET TO COUNT THE POINTS Virginia Woolf said, “On the outskirts of every agony sits some observant fellow who points.” It is a sad fact of bridge that it does not matter how great your bidding might be. If you do not make the contract, the opponents get points. In this deal, how should South plan the play in four hearts? West leads the spade king. East overtakes with his ace and returns his second spade. West takes this trick, cashes the club ace, and plays another club. When West’s onespade opening bid was passed around to South, his balancing three-heart jump overcall was intermediate,

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Ellis, Gordon Aubrey Colin born January 31, 1942 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on April 16, 2013. From a farm background Colin emigrated to Canada in early 1959. He spent his working life on farms in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He was equally adept with livestock and the largest farm machinery. Colin retired to Vernon, B.C. over 15 years ago. His kindly and helpful manner endeared him to many. A tall, strong man he spent his summers in the mountains enjoying nature and wild life. His last days were spent at the Vernon Hospice. On Sunday, April 21, 2013 about 20 of his friends gathered at the Hospice for a time of thanksgiving to God for the life of Colin and a sharing of memories led by his cousin Peter Ellis and wife Ursula of Fergus, Ontario. Colin’s ashes will be sprinkled in the mountains where he spent so many happy summers.

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Shirley Joan Bennett April 12, 2013

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There are very few that know the exact year Shirley was ďorn͕ ďut ŵany knew it haƉƉened in Doose :aw͕ Saskatchewan͕ to Eorŵa and :ohn 'rahaŵ͘ Shirley grew uƉ in lďerta sƉending ŵost of her Ɵŵe in Zed eer͕ where ŵost of her ďrothers and sisters sƟll reside͘ Shirley ŵarried 'erald in ϭϵϱϵ and they ŵoved to Swan ,ills where they started their own faŵily͘ They had four children starƟng with <aren͕ then arla͕ Waŵ and ϭϭ ŵonths later hris͘ They soon ŵoved to Yuesnel where Shirley had a cafe and 'erald had a ďread delivery ďusiness͘ Together͕ they then oƉened Yuesnel &arŵ and Zanch SuƉƉly͘ In ϭϵϳϮ͕ the faŵily ŵoved to sernon͕ and Shirley Ɖut her skills to work at ZuŵƉ and Sendall &eeds and hick ,atchery while 'erald worked for uckerĮelds in rŵstrong͘ Shirley always had Ɵŵe to nurse a helƉless aniŵal and to nurture life into the things that surrounded her͘ She had a Ɖassion for Ɖlants and aniŵals and Ɖassed that love of life onto her children that conƟnue to raise dogs͕ horses͕ cows and even the odd sheeƉ͘ Shirleyǭs kind Ɖersonality and ŵanageŵent aďility soon gave her an oƉƉortunity to work for the School istrict͘ She started at y where she ŵade lifelong friends and connecƟons that she cherished͘ Shirley worked her way uƉ to ďe an adŵinistraƟon secretary at the ďoard oĸce where she worked for two SuƉerintendants͘ She always loved to go to work͘ Shirleyǭs church congregaƟon at the Wleasant salley hurch of 'od Ɖlayed an iŵƉortant role for her while she was in sernon͘ She was acƟve and enũoyed taking Ɖart in Ɖrayer grouƉs͕ iďle studies and visiƟng͘ te know that Shirley had ŵany friends and it is easy to say that ŵost truly loved her in return͘ She was always willing to see friends that were ill and ŵade extra eīorts to visit those that were iŵŵoďiliǌed͘ Shirleyǭs kindness knew very few ďounds͘ Shirley had a sƉecial Ɖlace in her heart for faŵily͘ She was ƉreͲdeceased ďy her father :ohn 'rahaŵ͘ She will ďe lovingly reŵeŵďered ďy her ŵother Eorŵa͕ ďrothers avid ;>oreƩaͿ and anny ; arďͿ and her sisters arď ; airdͿ Thoŵas͕ :anet ;IvanͿ :anssen and Susan ; lanͿ DarƟn͘ ,er husďand͕ 'erald and children <aren rick͕ arla ,enderson͕ Waŵ ; ndyͿ >yster and hris ;DichellͿ enneƩ will ŵiss her dearly͘ Shirleyǭs grandͲ children were aŵong her ŵost Ɖriǌed treasures͕ ŵďur͕ Shelďy͕ enneƩ͕ evann͕ riƩany͕ <risten͕ ŵanda͕ >auren͕ assie͕ Eathan͕ rew͕ rica and onnor͕ and now great grandson Dikeal͘ ,er life was full of love and laughter͕ friends and faŵily͘ She was a strong coŵƉassionate giving woŵan that ŵade our world a ďeƩer Ɖlace with her Ɖresence and she will ďe greatly ŵissed ďy those that knew her͘ Those wishing to ŵay ŵake a donaƟon in ŵeŵory of Shirley to the charity of their choosing͘ celeďraƟon of life cereŵony was held in aŵrose͕ lďerta Ɖril ϮϬth͕ ϮϬϭϯ͘

Floyd Parkinson Feb. 13, 1923 - Oct. 22, 2012

Penny and Stan Parkinson would like to invite Family and Friends to the Celebration of Life for Floyd Parkinson to be held at 2:30 on Saturday, May 4th at Hullcar Hall. The Internment will be held prior to the service at 1:30 in the Armstrong Cemetery.

Shawna Remple

December 14, 1966 - April 16, 2013 It is with heavy sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Shawna on April 16, 2013, born December 14, 1966 in Grand Wrairie, A ͘ A elebraƟon of >ife will be held on Saturday, April 2ϳ, starƟng at 12͗00pm at ϳ202 ,tz 97A, Grindrod, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.DyAlternaƟves.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to A>TEREATIsES &hEERA> Θ CREDATIKE SERsICES® Armstrong 2ϱ0-ϱ46-7237 Θ sernon 2ϱ0-ϱϱϴ-0ϴ66

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Pacific Inn Suites (next to Ricky’s Restaurant) 6pm every Saturday & Sunday

Revival Meeting

with Evangelist Alice Sanders April 26, 27, 28 at 7:00pm

Tel: 1-250-485-2829 or 250-558-9509

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Nixon Wenger • Morning Star

Community Corner is offering a meeting room for non-profit organizations. Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.

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IF you want to drink, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business. If you want to stop, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ours. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-545-4933

Business Opportunities

BOB LUTZ

Passed away on April 23, 2013, at the age of 93 years. A special thanks to the Schubert Centre and Gateby. There will be no service by reĆ&#x2039;uest. CremaĆ&#x;on arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

Coming Events Attention VSS Grads of 1988! Join us for our 25 year reunion July 20th at the Vernon Lodge! Tickets $50 before June 1, $60 after. Email vssgrad88@gmail.com for details and contact info!

Daycare Centers

Lost & Found Near Kal Lake Store Dark Grey female, long and lanky with amber eyes and tattoo in ear. Answers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slinkyâ&#x20AC;?. Please check garages, basements, sheds, cupboards. Call Paul or Louise: 250 542-9109. Reward.

Children Childcare Available Easthill childcare: lg spacious home, 2 full time spaces avail. Cathy 250-542-2075

Daycare Centers Little Seedlings Daycare. offers a 3 1/2 hour Pre-School Program, Mon-Fri, 8am-11:30. A large group center with space available in Infant Toddler, 3-5 year program and their before and after school program. (250)546-3600

INDEPENDENT reps F/T P/T International firm. Huge income potential www.profitcode.biz Luxury Massage Studio for rent, Fully furnished with table & extras. suitable for R.M.T Free parking/high speed internet $450/month. 250 503 1985 OWN A COMPUTER WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Two step process. Request online info, review. Set-up phone interview. Serious people Only: Call : 250 558 9231 WOULD you be interested in earning an extra income without having to quit your job? www.naturalfreedom.net

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities Municipal Inspector (Revelstoke) Looking for inspection services for municipal roads and services construction. Must be familiar with MMCD specifications,pipeworks and road building construction. Work would be on as required basis depending on pace & stages of construction & would involve inspection, checking works against design and specifications, providing notices to contractors, reporting, documenting test results and inspection reports to consulting Engineer. Project is in Revelstoke. Applicant would need own transportation to access site and safety equipment. Please respond with exp. and financial expectations. Please indicate where travel charges will be incurred from.

Email: khealy@creus.ca

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year! Now accepting summer and fall registrations for children 3-12 years. We offer camp style programs for July/August with field trips or special guests 3 days/ Call 250-938-7952 or week. Our fall programs include daycare, 4 year old preschool and after school care. alligatorkidscare@shaw.ca

In Memoriam

Study online or on campus Nursing Unit Clerk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital Pharmacy Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 months - The ďŹ rst CCAPP accredited program in BC Medical Transcriptionist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 months - Work online or in hospitals Financial Aid available â&#x20AC;˘ PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

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Those we love donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Louise & Family

Marie Ange Fontaine 1920 - 2013

Obituaries

Marie-Ange Fontaine passed away peacefully on April 22, 2013 in Vernon, BC at the age of 92. She was born August 9, 1920 in Beaumont, Alberta. She married her husband Andre on November 6, 1945 and they moved to Armstrong in 1972, spending the rest of their lives in the area. She is predeceased by her loving husband Andre Fontaine of 47 years and her grandson Mark Ostopchuk. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughters: Madeleine (Carl) Ostopchuk of Campbell River, BC, Cecile (Dan) Richter of Gravelbourg, SK, Bernadette (Alvin) Yager of Westlock, AB, Louise (Roger) Savoie of Vernon, BC, Rita (Laurie) Lukens of Armstrong, BC, Simone (George) Liefke of Armstrong, BC; sons: Maurice (Lynda) Fontaine of Blue Ridge, AB, Roland (Joanne) Fontaine of Edmonton, AB; sisters: Yvonne Cameron of Sherwood Park, AB, Florence List of Edmonton, AB; 22 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, extended family, and many friends. A funeral service will be held for Marie-Ange on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2:00pm at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church (3335 Patterson Street, Armstrong). Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in honour of Marie to the North Okanagan Hospice Society (3506 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Funeral arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICESÂŽ Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL DAY-TO-DAY. Here, each day has its rewards. From our diverse culture to programs that provide opportunities to enrich your life and explore your career potential, making UBC your next career move, is a great move.

Support Services Assistant I - UBC Okanagan The University of British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Okanagan campus is currently accepting applications for a part time, one year term Support Services Assistant I with the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Southern Medical Program. This position will provide administrative program support to Year 3 of the Southern Medical Program as it pertains to the Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) in Vernon. This position works with the Clinical Education Program Manager, located in Kelowna, the ICC Site Director in Vernon and will liaise with faculty and staff of the Southern Medical Program. For instructions on how to apply and more details of the position, please Visit ubc.ca/careers. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/RFP SPECIALIST Kal Tire is a Canadian company that was founded in 1953 and has grown to become Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent tire dealer. Based in Vernon, BC, Kal Tire has Ă&#x20AC;ourished by focusing on customer service and teamwork. Kal Tireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key differentiator is its 4000 Kal Tire team members who are committed to exceeding the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations with the best technical skills, quality products, competitive prices and exceptional service available anywhere. 'ue to growth, we currently have a full time, permanent opportunity as Business 'evelopment Manager RFP Bid Specialist within our Corporate Sales Team located in Vernon. A detailed job description and list of qualiÂżcations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at kaltire. com/careers. Kal Tire offers a competitive compensation and beneÂżts package, along with a company wide proÂżt sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Business Development Manager/ RFP Specialist opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com by May 10, 2013 indicating Business Development Manager/RFP Specialist and Job ID# 790 in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest only those under consideration will be contacted. For current career opportunities please visit us today! kaltire.com/careers

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We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ US Team drivers â&#x20AC;˘ Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US â&#x20AC;˘ Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Education/Trade Schools

Farm Workers EXPERIENCED Farm Worker, Minimum Class 3 DL with Air, 6 days a week, min. 50 hrs a week. Call 250-503-4960

Required for Supervisory & Cashier positions Wages negotiable based on experience

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Submit resume in person at Dairy Queen 3110 Smith Drive, Armstrong

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We are looking for a highly motivated experienced CDA to work in a friendly environment. Ortho and Prostho an asset.

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Mail resume to P.O. Box 238, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 or email docroc@telus.net

EXPERIENCED COOKS

Fax to 250-546-3464 or armstronginn@gmail.com

Colonial Farms is accepting resumes for full time, casual, & summer student workers. Please drop resumes off at 3830 Okanagan St, Armstrong between 9am-2pm

Competition Exteriors is hiring Experienced Painter for exterior painting. References will be required. Call Dionne 250-558-9047

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DELI CLERKS Must be hard working, flexible & a team player. Extended medical & dental plan. Apply in person to 2103 - 48th Avenue, Vernon

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SUMMER JOBS AVAILABLE

Seeking local hard working talent for the following plant positions: â&#x20AC;˘ HR Assistant/Spanish Translator $16/h (Passion for people & culture) â&#x20AC;˘ Receiving Area Workers $12/h (Strength and above average fitness required) â&#x20AC;˘ Forklift Operators $14/h (Experience in busy, fast paced environment) â&#x20AC;˘ Plant Supervisors $16/h (Similar experience leading others required) â&#x20AC;˘ Sorting room Workers $10.75/h + bonus (Sharp eye for detail and stamina required) â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Control Officers $14/h (Sharp eye for detail and accurate recording of data) â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Assurance Technicians $14/h (Experience testing fruit, processing and presenting data) â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Operators / Maintenance $15/h (Broad mechanical background required) â&#x20AC;˘ Box Filling Workers $11.50/h (Inventory scanning and packaging experience preferable) â&#x20AC;˘ Cold Storage Workers $13/h (Strength, fitness and appreciation of the cold required) â&#x20AC;˘ Box Making Workers $11.50/h (Cardboard folding and attention to detail required)

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LINE COOK REQUIRED

F/T, P/T line cook required. Experienced preferred but not necessary. Apply in person with resume to Joeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Only, 4400 - 32nd Street, Vernon, daily 2-4pm or email resume to vernon@joeysonly.net.

THE ALLAN BROOKS NATURE CENTRE Requires a summer student lead interpreter position. Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to work weekends. Must be returning to school in the fall. Closing date is April 30th, 2013. Email cover letter and resume to info@abnc.ca

Customer Service Specialist Savoy Equipment Ltd. is under new ownership and we are looking to add people to our team in Vernon. We are looking for several permanent part time employees who have experience in selling and/or servicing outdoor power equipment such as chainsaws and lawnmowers. Ideal candidates will have flexibility in their schedule to work more hours in the busy spring/ summer schedule and a lighter schedule in the fall and winter. This position would prove to be an excellent opportunity for the recently retired who enjoy dealing with people and sharing their experience and expertise. Please reply with your resume to savoyequipment@gmail.comÂ or drop it off in person at Savoy Equipment Ltd., 3202-29th Street, Vernon. No Phone calls please.

COMMUNITY LIVING COORDINATORS A seniors housing facility has a opening for the following position:

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- Experience a must - Must be willing to work weekends - Evenings and day shifts - Not suitable for students.

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Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. for our Kelowna based terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Mark: 778-866-5497 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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Vernon Veterinary Clinic requires an AHT and a VHA to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiasĆ&#x;c, moĆ&#x;vated team player who possesses great organiÇ&#x152;aĆ&#x;onal, interpersonal skills. Please send resumes to vernonvetsÎ&#x203A;shaw.ca or fax to 250-542-1772 to the aĆŠenĆ&#x;on of AnneĆŠe Farkas, KÄ¸ce Danager.

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Required immediately: Part-Time Office/Marketing Administrator with exceptional computer skills. Committed to a positive, productive, professional attitude, multitask oriented with attention to detail also desired. Real Estate experience preferred. Please forward a resume and letter of introduction via fax to 250-549-2106 or email diane.worswick@century21.ca No phone calls, please.

NOCLS is looking for a person who can assist an individual in their own living arrangements. They must be able to coordinate and implement a personÂˇs plan. 0ake sure people have the support they need to maintain their health and safety to the greatest degree possible. Complete timely reports reTuired. 0aintaining good communication. Develop valued roles with the person in the community. Develop relationships. Requirements: criminal record search. Contact: NOCLS 2400-46th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 9N5

A Great Place to Learn!! VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON) School District Eo.22 ÍžVernonÍż is currently accepĆ&#x;ng applicaĆ&#x;ons for the following temporary posiĆ&#x;onsÍ&#x2014;

â&#x20AC;˘ Trade Carpenters â&#x20AC;˘ Trade Plumbers â&#x20AC;˘ Trade Painters Complete job descripĆ&#x;on available on websiteÍ&#x2014; www.sd22.bc.ca under the Human Resources Menu. TĹ&#x161;is posiĆ&#x;on is in a union enÇ&#x20AC;ironment. The successful applicants will be required to proÇ&#x20AC;ide a saĆ&#x;sfactory Criminal Record ChecĹŹ prior to employment. Interested and Ć&#x2039;ualiÄŽed applicants should forward their resume with supporĆ&#x;ng documentaĆ&#x;on, professional references and cover leĆŠer by May 3, 2013 toÍ&#x2014; Human Resources - Support StaÄŤ School District No. 22 (Vernon) 1401-15th Street Vernon, B.C. V1T Ď´SĎ´ EmailÍ&#x2014; personnelÎ&#x203A;sd22.bc.ca FaxÍ&#x2014; (250) 549-9200 www.sd22.bc.ca Knly those persons selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

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Employment

Help Wanted

P/T LIQUOR STORE CLERK WANTED

Adventure Bay Waterworks Ltd requires a full time Operator / Assistant Administrator. Duties are: Monitoring and Operating a Water Distribution System and Treatment Plant Administrative duties / Bookkeeping. Requirements are: Post-Secondary Education in Environmental Studies or Civil Studies. Need to be willing to work weekends and work unsupervised. Applications can be submitted to adbayutilities@gmail.com or by fax to 250-549-2970 on or before May 3, 2013.

LIVE-IN NIGHT STAFF required at home for 10 independent seniors. Applicants required to respond to emergency call buttons or other alarms. Current First Aid certificate and clear Criminal Record Check required. Live on-site in one bedroom suite utilities included. Wage paid for responses made to nighttime emergencies. Part-time day shifts may be available. Contact Judy at 250-5493986 for more info.

Majeau’s Catering

at the Royal York Golf Course in Armstrong Requires an experienced Line Cook for the 2013 Golf Season. Please apply in person or by Email

majeauscatering@gmail.com

Cook/Front Counter Staff at busy Asian Take-out. LMO accredited. Rice Box, Vernon

Now hiring a Medical Ofﬁce Assistant to work for a Specialist Medical office, point 6 equivalent and holiday coverage. Interested applicants can drop off resume to 205-3301-24 Ave or Fax to 250-558-9986 by September 24th by 4pm.

EXPERIENCED LINE COOK AND KITCHEN HELP Experienced line cook that is able to work the line with little supervision and minimal training.

Kitchen help required for dishwashing, prep, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Benefits available. Fax resumes to 250-549-6891 or email to squiresfour@shaw.ca

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has a position now available in the Bakery/Deli. Please drop off resumes to 7920 Highway 97, Vernon, B.C.

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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

EXPERIENCED log peelers needed for Vernon area. Call 250-307-1431.

Cherry Grading Technical Operator wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country. Seasonal position. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the cherry industry operating a multi-lane cherry optical sizer with color variance programming and defect sorting experience. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from June 30 to September 10, 2013. Pay rate $14.00/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or on our website at www.coralbeach.ca. Excavator Operator Wanted Must have lots of residential experience such as basement digs, rock wall building, etc. Must be a team player. Email bearpawearthworks@telus.net Front desk, cleaning, P/T evening and weekends. Break Away Fitness. Drop resumes April 29th-10:00 2:00 Pm. #220-2801-35 Ave

Medical/Dental

3914 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Renee Hubert or Marie Harding Estate Administrators at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-2706 30th Ave., Vernon , BC V1T 2B6

Edo Japan is looking for F/T, P/T MATURE EXPERIENCED COOKS & PREP. Fruit Union Plaza, apply within 10-2 pm, Mon-Fri.

Dental Hygienist required immediately for a busy progressive dental office. We are looking for an addition to our already great team. Please drop resumes off at Dr Regehr and Dr Siwoski office 200-2500- 53 ave Vernon or by email to info@toothdoc.ca.

Farm Services

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Shavings Sawdust Wood chips Hog fuel Bark Mulch Cedar Mulch Fir Mulch 10-40 Yard Loads • Ogogrow • Firewood

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MOA required for busy multiphysician office 4-5 days per week. Osler EMR preferred, ability to work in a team environment be flexible & multitask. Drop off resume & cover letter to The Centreville Clinic, 301-3210-25th Avenue, Vernon, attention Susan

Vocal Lessons (any style) & Choir with Paul Moore. pdmoore@shaw.ca

Professional/ Management

Longhorn Pub seeking Experienced Servers & Bartenders. Must be available for variety of shifts, competitive wage & benefits. Please apply in person with resume to Eric. 4513 25th Ave. Looking to fill 2 full time positions for qualified pruners and trimmers. Must be reliable and have own vehicle with Class 5 license. Email resumes to nagylandscaping@shaw.ca MOVERS/SWAMPERS needed for Van Line Moving Company. Please apply in person to 395 Adams Road, Kelowna. Part time drivers wanted for Summer months to deliver and set up RV trailers through out Okanagan and Shuswap. Some cleaning required. Ideal for couples. Applicants must have own 1/2 ton or bigger vehicle. Serious enquiries only. Please call between 4-9pm weekdays. 250-545-3238. RESIDENTIAL & JANITORIAL CLEANERS needed, must have drivers licence & criminal record check. Reply to Box # 12, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.

Retail A Full - Time Retail Sales Associate position has opened up at the Rogers store in Village Green Shopping Centre. CELLCOM employees enjoy: Top competitive salaries - Bonuses - Contests - Advancement opportunities - Training Management support - Company health benefits and more. Are you considered a leader? A team player? If a career in wireless sales is what you’ve been looking for, we want to meet you! Please email your cover letter highlighting any sales experience and your resume to careers@cellcomwir less.com. www.cellcomwireless.com

Seasonal Crew Leaders

Seasonal Crew Leaders wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. lake Country B.C. Previous experience required. Must have your own transportation and be capable of working in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning in Mid-July 2013. Work includes leading multiple cherry picking teams while maximizing quality and efficiency. Pay range is $16$18/hour. Apply by fax at 250766-0813 or E-mail jobs@coralbeach.ca

Trades, Technical CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS needed for concrete forming in Kamloops. Good wages. Send resume to: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796.

Seasonal Farm Laborer

Seasonal Laborer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd, Lake Country. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding work, including heavy lifting, in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 30, 2013. Work includes but is not limited to cherry picking, sorting, tree planting, pruning and irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or Email: jobs@coralbeach.ca. SUNRISE FORD 100 Mile House Requires Ford trained technicians & apprentices. Well equipped 11 bay shop, competitive wages & benefits E-mail Resume to Att; Helmut Loewen helmut@sunriseford.ca Wrap Zone Restaurant Vernon is seeking a Full Time Supervisor and or Manager to start immediately for training. Availabiltiy must be open and must have their Food Safe Certificate and understand how to manage staff and run the day to day operations. Email resumes to vernon@wrapzone.com. Other part time and full time positions are also available as well.

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, lawn care Paul @ 250-550-4256 Affordable handyman services. Will do pretty much anything. Large or small. Kris 250308-4100. B’s Yard Maintenance, shrub pruning, trimming, lawn mowing, dump runs. 250-542-0232 DUMP RUNS Retired but not Tired - Little Giant Trucking. (250)546-6022, 250-308-9250 Handymen: Repairs, Reno’s, Painting, Window Cleaning, pressure washing, dump runs and More!! 250-550-9099 Hard working 15 year old looking for after school & weekend farm work in Lavington-Lumby area. Equip & Livestock Experience 250-938-2085 aft 3pm

Landscaping

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JUST

250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111

ROCKS

Services

NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL

186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND

Counselling Counseling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities. Reasonable rates starting at $75/hr. www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

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Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399 REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653.www.4pillars.ca

Handypersons HANDYMAN for Hire, polite and experienced. Repairs and construction, inside or out. Call Jaret 250-540-8334.

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingofﬂoors.com

1.877.835.6670

Landscaping Fir bark mulch. $25 yard. Old manure $25 yard. We deliver. 250-804-6720 LOCALLY Grown Pyramid & Emerald Hedging Cedars,Cedars 6’to7’ $20. Also other trees, Junipers & Shrubs. 250542-6004

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating BUDGET PAINTING, Interior, Exterior, Residential, Commercial, Summer Special 25% Off, Excellent References, Fully Insured, 100% Customer Satisfaction, Senior Discounts,Free Estimates, 1(250)571-9722 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

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

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706

If you see a wildﬁre, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN

You Belong

HERE!

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES

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

BADABATHROOMS.COM

250.308.6230

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

TIM 250-307-8772 LICENSED AND INSURED

Quality Work Guaranteed

A-Z Renovations *VTWSL[L 9LUV]H[PVUZ 9LWHPYZ +LJRZ -LUJLZ

‘Framing to Flooring’ Licensed & Insured

Ron @ 250.309.0435 nulookhomeworks.ca www.nulookhomeworks.ca

• Renos • Repairs • Home Projects • Kitchen • Bathroom • Electrical • Plumbing • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp

Call Robert

250-309-4802

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

You will be noticed and

GET MORE Story. ES N SI BU direc this in by placing an ad Contact the Classiﬁed Department

AT 250-550-7900

HEEMSKERK ACCOUNTING Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Including payroll, e-filing, corporate & personal income tax and yearend. Certified Professional Bookkeeper - IPBC member reliable, accurate, no-nonsense hkaccounting@shaw.ca 778-475-4997

JC Home Works Professional workmanship, carpentry, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing, painting, renovations & repairs. Free estimates.

Call John 260-0306

LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION

YARD

& GARDEN

- Personal & small business tax returns - Reasonable prices - Pickup & delivery your oĸceͬhome

250.542.7817 ptpbus@telus.net

Organic Soil

and Mulch • CHEMICAL FREE • WATER WISE • Pick-up or Delivered • Bulk and in Bags

Excavating • Water/Utility Lines Site Prep • Retaining Walls Augering • Drainage/Ditching Grading • Rain Water Reclaimation A+ with the BBB / Twitter@WattieCon

wattieconstructionltd.com

250-938-0415

Available at local garden centre

INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE

BLACK DIAMOND

Specializing in Small Businesses

250-545-8294

SOIL SERVICES

1-800-717-SOIL (7645)

LANDSCAPING EVERCARE LANDSCAPING

• HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE • FRUIT TREE PRUNING • TREE REMOVAL • WEEDS • MOW • PLANT • CLEAN-UP • DUMP HAUL

RES & COMM • VERNON & AREA

250-558-5342 • 250-550-9405

NAGY LANDSCAPING

BOOKING NOW FOR SPRING!!! Residential & Commercial

CLEANUPS, POWER RAKING, AERATION, PRUNING, SHRUB & HEDGE TRIMMING, MOWING, MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

Call Matt 250-306-9896

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN MOWING GRANDSON’S

Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping - Mowing, trimming, hedging, pruning & personalized projects - Senior discounts & free estimates

ARMSTRONG, VERNON, COLDSTREAM & ENDERBY

OK Landing Lawn & Garden RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | STRATA

• SPRING CLEANUP • Leaf Removal • Mowing • Aeration • Nutrient Management • Weeding • Pruning • Shrub & Hedge Shaping

Call Jake BUS. CELL. 250-351-5478

HARDI-PLANK

SOFFITS

FASCIA

COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981 GUTTERS

DECKING RAILING PATIO COVER www.competitionexteriors.ca

Landing

CONSTRUCTION Residential • Commercial BIG or Small Renos • General Contracting • Project Management

www.landingconstruction.ca • 250-308-7500

PAINTING “EXTERIOR’S ONLY”

Rainbow City Painters

SPECIALIZING IN EXTERIOR FINISHES

HARDI - BOARD - STUCCO - CEDAR - VINYL - DECKS & FENCES

All work guaranteed • Free Estimates • Serving Vernon since 1990 Ask us about our 5 year warranty - Get my quote and compare

250-542-1347

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or

308-9783 549-5140

TAX RETURNS

PTP Business Services

SIDING

Contact Drayson at

(778)-932-1025

LAWN

MOWING

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT

250-550-7900

WHITESTONE PAINTING RENOVATION & HANDYMAN

Serving Vernon & Area for 23 years!

Tom 250-308-8778

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

549-0115

WINDOW CLEANING

Clear View Plus Window Cleaning • Pressure Washing • Eavestrough

LAWN MOWING Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren

250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395

Call Brad Slichter at (250) 307-8387 Affordable prices, done professionally.

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES WINDOWS & DOORS

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

1044 Middleton Way, Vernon

Happy Hornet Electrical Services Jason Kimpinski, Vernon BC

250-306-9086

• New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 • Phone (250) 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977

jdkgizmo67@yahoo.ca

CLEANING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Bonded & Insured Contact us for ALL types of eco-friendly cleaning!

Pro Junk Removal Services

Call Melissa 250.804.7979 Email: clean@girlsgonegreen.ca

Contractor Reg# LEL0200506

FENCES

CONCRETE

Glendale Roofing & Renovations

AVAILABLE

Post Pounder

Decorative Concrete, Sealing & Much More. www.PinnacleConcrete.ca

250-938-3166

24/7 • In Vernon since 1973

Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193

EXCAVATI

“PLUS”

Pets & Livestock

Pets

Feed & Hay

BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class June 6th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322

Pets Vernon Animal Care Society featured

CAT OF THE WEEK

Restaurant / Fast Food /Gas Liquor / Prescriptions Flowers / Groceries Start ~ $5 in Vernon Okanagan Area

CASH

DRYWALL

CARWAY STUCCO

DAVIES DRYWALL

24/7

Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs

25 + years Experience

Ph: 307-0387

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

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT

250-550-7900

5464 Hwy 6, Coldstream TONY PREB • Cell: (250) 308-9237

Garage Sales

Female choc. lab, approx. 10 mo, c/w crate. $750. 250 379 2201 eve. 250 309 4076 days. Yorkie/Chihuahua cross, 8 wk old female pup, $400. 250547-6916, 250-306-7320

Merchandise for Sale FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003

Antiques / Vintage COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES Now open Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-5, or by appt. Specialize in Swedish Antiques. 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) Armstrong 250-546-2529

Firearms Wanted: Hunting Rifle, bolt or lever action. (250)546-3505 or 250-540-7873

Firewood/Fuel Babe is a one year old spayed female tabbie. Babe is a sensitive kitty, and needs a quiet home. She is an indoor only cat and is good with cats and some dogs.

STUCCO

AJA Delivery

• R.O.W.P. Septics/Waterlines • Driveways - Homesite Preps • Rock - Concrete Breaking • Fencing - Hydraulic Post Pounding • Brush Danger Tree Removal

Garage Sales

250-766-3835

DELIVERY SERVICES

250-306-6218

EXCAVATION ON

250-545-6251

We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price. Book now!

250-306-6645

CONCRETE WORK

Driveways, Retaining walls, Patios, Decks, Sidewalks & steps FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

Seniors Discount Free Estimates Emergency Repairs

Rail & Wire Fences, by the foot or by the hour.

PEOPLES CHOICE

1st Cut alfalfa grass, 2nd cut grass. No rain. Shed stored. $3/ 65lb bales. 250-307-8633 Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158. Oat Hay, good cattle feed 46-48” bales, $3.00/bale. (250)546-6448 Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630 WANTED to Rent - Farmland. Custom Haying. 1(250)3091420

ROOFING

• Bin Rentals and Call for Service • Truck Services 7 days a week - Vernon & • Residence - Cottage surrounding areas • Barns & Yards • Business - Estate Sales projunk@telus.net We haul it all - no job too small!

FIREWOOD For Sale (Fur) $125. per cord. (250)351-5026

Furniture

Babe is available for adoption at Paws & Claws 250-503-0055

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ (1)(250)870-2562

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

Huge Spring Swap Meet & Yard Sale April 27 and April 28 9:00 am to 3:00 pm th

BC SPCA is looking for good saleable donations for a garage sale to be held on May 25. Drop off at the Big Steel Box at the Vernon BCSPCA Shelter Wed.-Sat. 12pm - 4pm BX: 7571 Baker Hogg Rd. Sat April 27, 8-2. Kayak, new rug, table, chairs. Rain or shine! Coldstream: 700 Mt. Ida Dr, Sat, Apr 27, 8-4, Moving Sale! Lots of Furniture, sports items. Coldstream: 712 Middleton Way. Sat April 27, 8-12. Hhold items, tools, gardening.

9380 Hwy. 97N, Vernon Accepting items on Friday, April 26th until 6:00 pm. Proceeds to replace the roof on the General Store.

COLDSTREAM: 7808 DeJong Dr. Sat April 27, 7:30-12. Girls & adult clothes, toys, lots misc. East Hill: 1100-34 Ave, 8am12. Sat, April 27th. REALLY COOL STUFF! LUMBY: 656 Mabel Lake Rd. EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM APRIL TO OCT. A Little bit of everything!

COLDSTREAM: 9075 Varsity Dr. Sat April 27, 8-1.

VERNON 2705 40 St (In Alley) Sat April 27, 8-2.

Clothing, shoes, appliances, kitchen gadgets, golf clubs, quilting fabric, patterns, books, and much more!

Senior downsizing after 35 years in house. Gardening supplies, shaped puzzles, tools, & plenty more. Neighbor joining!

MULTI FAMILY!

Vernon 3405B 18th Ave. Fri & Sat, April 26-27, 8-1. Cookbooks, dishes, camping,fishing

GARAGE SALE ADS MUST INCLUDE: Area,address, date and time. Please have your ad organized and ready to be placed in the Garage Sale Directory. 3 lines or less(approx 10-12 words $19.99 includes tax.) MULTI Family Sale. Furniture, toys, books, winter sports equipment, shabby chic collectables. April 27th 5-8pm an d April 28th 8-1pm. 612 Mt Fosthall Pl. OK-LANDING: 4406 14 Ave. Fri&Sat, Apr 26-27, 8-5. Tools, Fishing, DVD, VHS, household OkLanding: 6902 Ok Landing Rd, Unit 34 & 35, Apr 26/27 Fri 3-6, Sat 8-5 MULTI-FAMILY! Vernon: 2201 53rd Avenue, April 27, 8am-2pm. Multi-family Complex Sale: Kids Toys, Household items & much more. Hamburgers, Hotdogs. Come see what you can find.

Vernon: 3505 30th Ave. Schubert Centre (big prkg lot), Sat, Apr 27, 9-2 Multi-Family! Vernon: 6454 Holbrook Rd, Sat, Apr 27, 7:30-2, 2-Family, Collectibles, antique dresser, fishing, wrought iron, knives, built in vac hose, plant stand... VERNON (East Hill) 3502 14th St, Sat, Apr.27, 8-1. Nerf bars, framed prints, household, etc. VERNON: Ellison Elementary School, Sat, Apr 27, 8-4, Fundraiser Grade 6/7 Vancouver/ Victoria trip. Garage & Bake Sale. Accepting Donations Friday from 2:30 to 6:30 at the school. Vernon: Foothills Community Garage Sale, Sat, Apr 27, 8-noon, LOOK FOR SIGNS! VERNON (South): 1600 44th St. Sat & Sun April 27-28, 8-3. Multi family cul de sac sale!

Small ads, BIG deals!

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Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Industrial Metal Lathe & Drill Press. 1(250)546-6114 SCRAP PAPPY 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 4wheel Shoprider Deluxe Scooter, many features, exc cond, $2200.obo; Dolmite Walker $250.obo. Elaine 250542-3210 or 250-309-5986 Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240 Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Kel: 250-7647757, Vernon 250-542-3745. Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN

Real Estate

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

Northland Apartments

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

For Sale By Owner

Acreage

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Mixture of aged cow manure, straw, coconut fibre & top soil. Great for gardening or potting soil. $50/half ton load, $85/2 loads. 1(250)546-6978 MOUNTAIN BIKE Giant Pistol 2. Full Suspension. Small frame. Great mountain bike for a teen. Recently tuned. $1000 new, only $350. Call 250-307-4478 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Stop Paying for Storage Start Investing in Storage. Purchase as much space as you need for Home, Auto, RV, Boat, Work, etc. Call Victor @ 250-558-8791 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)503-7003 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 You Call We Haul Scrap Cars & Metal. Will pay for some cars. Call Scott 250-558-8855

COINS, Private Collector wanting to buy coins, tokens, medals. Canadian, US, Specialty Foreign. Collections, rolls, older bank bags of coins, special coins from safety deposit box, sets ect. Call Todd: 1-250-864-3521 Quarters. I will pay $1 each for older 25¢. Loose, rolls, bags, ect. I will consider other coins as well. 1-778-932-2316 True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-863-3082 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

90Yr old 1600sqft 4bdrm, 2storey farm house in BX/ Swan Lake. Must be moved. $15,000 obo. 1-250-558-8791 ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888

1+ acres, secure. Lease or rent. Payment open for offers. Call Ron (250)542-5728

Misc. Wanted

Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

Merchandise for Sale

Plants /Nursery SPRUCE tree SALE! Starting @ $69.-6’ft, Larger sizes available, 50 tree minimum order. Perfect for front yard, wind or privacy hedge. Call 1-778-436-8776 or email mk1786@telus.net

Sporting Goods 25th Anniversary Deals at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin Full set of left hand power built golf clubs, over sized heads w/ bags. $130. 250545-5945.

Tools Delta 10” Professional table saw.$300. obo.Phone Phylis or Roger 250-545-0978

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

Air conditioner, wall unit. 19 1/2” w x 12 1/2” h. Near new cond. 250-503-5462. Looking to purchase 1/2 pint and wide mouth pint canning jars. (250)260-3866

Estate sale. Power tools/compressor, lg bdrm suite, lg canvas stove tent. 778-475-2040

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

6.44 acres Arrow Lakes Area, well & road to site for trailer $96,600. 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net

Open Houses

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

Houses For Sale When you’re ready for a 110% honest and skilled REALTOR® please call me. Beth Marks, Sutton Group

250-306-2384

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments 2 bedroom Townhouse Walk to downtown Covered parking From $765 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158 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

1604 31st Street 45+ Building 2 Bedroom From $745

MOVE IN INCENTIVES FOR SENIORS • No smoking / No Pets • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator

250-503-7315 CAPRI GARDEN ENDERBY RENTALS

• Very clean units Very • Security building • Window coverings Reasonable Rent • Fridge / stove

Call to view 250-308-6801

HD SHOPRIDER SCOOTER

JOEY LIFT FOR RIDE ON SCOOTERS

Full package, easy to install and use. Only used one season, asking $1600.00 OBO. Please call 250-308-6151 or 250-307-4899 for more info. Can also be sold with Shoprider Scooter or separately.

OPEN HOUSE

alexis park 5, 3804 - 32 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $291,000

Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane

Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257

A New Tradition of Quality Living

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

250-549-4467

RealEstate WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE RealEstate wEEkly

Best location for Great Living

Townhouses

Misc. for Sale

with 42km range, used only 1 year. Asking $2500 OBO. Was $4000 new. For details or to view, please call 250-308-6151 or 250-307-4899

(250) 260-1162 1 Bedroom Suite starting at $695.00/month. 3 Appliances • A/C • Adult Building Elevator • Underground Parking • Access to Indoor Pool • 13th Month FREE with a 1 year Lease

WEEK-END DRIVE

city 1602 Pottery Rd Sunday, 12:00 - 1:00 $285,000

east hill 3205 - 22 St Sunday, 12:00 - 1:00 $399,900

harwood 31, 4701 PV Rd Sunday, 1:30 - 4:00 $54,900

middleton mountain 716 Mt Thor Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $699,900

armstrong 3535 Wood Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $379,500

coldstream 5958 Hwy 6 Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30 $389,900

1403 - 41 Ave Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $429,000

52, 4740 - 20 St Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $165,900

1087 Mt Fosthall Dr Sunday, 2:00 - 2:45 $469,900

11, 9198 Tronson Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $824,000

128, 3780 Schubert Rd Sunday, 12:30 - 3:30 starting at $259,000

14192 Tamarack Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $2,400,000

4, 1704 - 39 Ave Sunday, 2:30 - 4:00 $459,000

lake country 11214 Pretty Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $379,000

108, 901 Middleton Way Sunday, 3:15 - 4:00 $374,900

91, 5484 - 25 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $119,900

bella vista 7100 Lakeridge Dr Sunday, 1:20 - 2:00 $479,900

576 Mt Thor Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $679,900

mission hill 3409 - 21 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 2:00 $299,000

62, 7760 OK Landing Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $539,000

bx 2276 East Vernon Rd Sunday, 2:30 - 4:00 $549,000 city 101, 3705 - 30 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 $165,000 15, 3806 - 27 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $196,000 52, 3900- 27 Ave Sunday, 2:30 - 4:00 $209,900 B, 2403 - 35 Ave Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30 $575,000

enderby 107 Larsen Ave Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 $319,900

lavington 10030 Noble Canyon Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $185,000 & $198,000

To be replaced 108, 7325 Pointe Sage Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $549,000 301, 9100 Mackie Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $349,900 desert cove 515 - 5 St Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 $349,000 east hill 917 - 33 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $494,900 2809 - 26 St Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $399,900

foothills 1330 Phoenix Ridge Ln Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $649,000

10, 1404 Copper Mtn Crt Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30 $439,900 500 Whitecourt Pl Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 Wednesday, 5:00 - 6:30 $669,900 harwood 108, 2100 - 43 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 $185,000 10, 2107 - 43 Ave Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $239,900

lawrence heights 93, 9510 Hwy 97 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $149,900

middleton mountain 213, 1047 Middleton Way Sunday, 11:30 - 1:00 $149,900 950 Mt Bulman Crt Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $439,900 858 Mt Bulman Pl Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $578,900 590 Mt Ida Dr Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30 $599,000

3417 Okanagan Ave Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $304,900

okanagan landing 4, 40 Kestrel Pl Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $715,000

37, 100 Palmer Rd Sunday, 1:30 - 3:30 $299,900

north bx 6681 Gibbs Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $239,900

predator ridge 20, 333 Longspoon Dr 563 Longspoon Crt Sunday, 11:00 - 2:00 $399,000 - $699,000

okanagan landing 21, 5886 OK Landing Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $269,000

westmount 5516 Allenby Cres Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $345,000

8105 Tronson Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $779,000 6995 Cummins Rd Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 $269,900

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Suites, Upper

Cars - Domestic

Boats

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10’ Fly Fisherman fiberglass and electric motor. $1395. 250-260-4418

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent Lumby: Shuswap Apt, 1bdrm ($675) or 2 bdrm ($775), heat & cable incl, coin laundry. 778-473-4223, 250-307-1816 RENT INCENTIVES AVAILABLE Century Manor & Embers Apts 30th Avenue; Seniors 1 & 2 bedrooms, NS/NP Clean and well maintained; Close to Schubert Heat & Hot Water Included Call: 250-275-8066 --------------------------------------RENT INCENTIVES AVAILABLE Arlington - 30th Ave Next to Schubert 1 bedroom; NS/NP; Seniors, Clean and well maintained; Hot water included in rent Call: 250-275-8066 Rickford Manor Ask about the move in Incentives. 1 bdrm suites avaliable to mature renters starting from 600.00/month non smoking building close to downtown scooter parking. 250-549-5254 VERNON Downtown! Clean 2bdrm/1bath Mountain View Apartments $725/m incl all utils Wood Floors, Available June 1, 250-863-1949 Willow Manor, reno’d suites. Seniors welcome! Walk to shops $625&up 250-549-9177

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, bright, central location, n/s, a/c, new appl, storage, clean, cat okay, $700.incl util, June 1, (250)558-3006 1bdrm, East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. Avail April 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 1 LARGE bdrm apart close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $550 & $650 + utils. (250)307-1145 2bdrm - Downtown near Schubert Centre, bright and clean, F/S, Heat & Hot Water incl. $675-$725/mo Call 250308-8500 1 bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Seniors, NS. includes heat. Pet OK. 778-475-3047 BRIGHT updated corner 2nd floor condo unit, with 2 decks (1 enclosed) 19+ building, small pets ok, 3 appliances, laundry included, gas fireplace, 1 covered parking stall, outside locked storage, close to all amenities $1200 + utilities (water is included) Unit 208 1780 Atkinson Street Please call Kara 250.462.5347 ENDERBY, 1 bdrm Apt. Heat & Hot water inc. Available now. 250-308-9299 Enderby, Apartments, 1bdrm, walk to downtown. Starting at $525./m incl. util. 778-4758283 HILLSIDE TERRACE. 39th Ave-ADULT-clean & well maintained;1 bdrm & 2 bdrm, 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. $750/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788

Trucks & Vans

Cottages / Cabins

The

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980 2 bdrm $ 1000

2 bdrm $ 1 bath suite ...

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All suites include heat, hydro and hot water, F/S, W/D, AC and DW. Available April 1st. On-site Resident Manager.

250-542-1701

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

1 bedroom suite (inside warehouse) $750/month, beside Creekside Vet. Call Holly

250-549-4467

2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN

Equipped with a Heavy Duty 42km range Shop Rider Scooter and a Joey Lift. Complete unit asking $16,500 OBO. For more details or to view, please call 250-308-6151 or 250-307-4899

Recreational/Sale

Time to UPGRADE! We buy newer, clean RVs … call for details Accepting newer, clean RVs for consignment. Low consignment fees.

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

Commercial bldg at Vernon airport: 2 options avail, 4800 sqft space, which would incl 1200 sqft live in suite. 2nd space 1800 sq ft both w/bay doors. Contact 250-307-4252 Commercial Lease Downtown Vernon. Newly renovated, great location, 1st month FREE. (250)558-1166

Small Chalet, beautiful rural setting off of Silver Star Rd. 10min to Vernon & Silver Star, Suitable for 1, n/s, n/p, $650. Hydro incl, Avail May 1 (250)260-1691

Duplex / 4 Plex 1bdrm, large ground floor, 4101-27 Ave, cat ok, no dogs, $675 util incl., (250)5424310 250-308-9738. 2 bdrm duplex, 1 bath. $900/mo + utils. Avail immed. Small storage. (250)545-1340 2bdrm or 3, 1 bath, N/S, N/P. $750/$900 +60% utils. w/d hookup upstairs 250-309-4657 3bdrm+garage, Harwood area small pet considered. (n/p preferred)$1200 + 60% utils or $1350. all inclusive. Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 3bdrm, side by side unit, W/D h/u. In town. Avail immed. For more info call 250-545-9063 Large 2-bdrm upper suite in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, n/p, util incl $825. May 1 (250)838-9657 Newly reno’d 2bd West Kel. unit Avail. June 1st Can walk to shops, bus,schools & rec centre , 5 appls, incl new w/d. A/C. 1 level. Free prkng NS, NP.$900 + utils, 250-767-6330

Mobile Homes & Pads

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2 bdrm mobile home w/edition,f/s, w/d hook up, RV truck parking, pets neg., avail May 1st.$850 +util. 250-542-7179.

Homes for Rent AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST

3 Bedroom Farmhouse, fenced yard, 5 appl, 5 min. to town. Pets welcome. $1800/mo incl. util. + DD & pet deposit.

250-549-7405

3bdrm 3lvl TH in quiet family oriented bldg, $925. Near DT Avail now. 250-558-6901 4BDRM lakeview home in Oyama. 5appl, huge deck. $1500/mo. (250)540-7961 Armstrong, 5bdrm, 3 full bath executive home 5-appl, ns/np Avl now $1700. 250-546-2860 Cozy Bachelor cottage, May 1, 1min walk to Paddlewheel Park, single person, no pets, $575, incl/util, (250)542-2656

Darren Chinchilla REALTOR® PROPERTY MANAGER

250-309-1742 • Huge 5 acre property close to town with 5 bedroom (dated) home, 2½ bath, shop, shed. $1800. • 4 bedroom well-kept home in Lavington. Large fenced yard. 5 newer appliances. Garge, deck, gas fireplace. 2½ baths. Partly furnished. No pets. $1400. vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bedroom side of duplex, fenced yard, family area, work space downstairs. No pets. $885. vernonhomes.ca/forrent Mission Hill School, 3bdrm. Detached grg, fenced yard. $1350/mo. 250 309 1113

Ofﬁce/Retail 2500SQFT can be subdivided. Close to the Bay, Village Green Centre. Little or no lease hold improvements needed for offices. Call Lyn (250)306-1741 Prime office space for rent, landmark location at South Vernon Info Centre. Includes free parking, high speed internet and shared boardroom 250-503-1985

Rooms for Rent Quiet, central, bus, int, appls, DD $390+util. Suits senior or quiet person! 250-549-7418

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $450 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250549-0644 1-ROOM $400- Fridge, cable & utils incl’d, shared kitchen & bath, bus route, in-house laundry Avl May 1, 250-558-3579 Condo to share 1bdrm in private home, parking, no pets $550/mo. 250-275-4801.

Suites, Lower 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 newer reno’d suite, own entrance, walkout, Lower BX, n/s, n/p, $750 incl utils. Avail immed. 250-503-8927 1bdrm rec center area, priv. main flr entry, quiet house, yd, garden, prkg/laundry Resp single ns/np $695. 250-870-6182 2-BDRM bright lake view walk out in OK Landing. W/D, F/S, Parking, Util Incl. n/s, n/p, n/parties. $850 Month Avail May 1st 250-308-2545 2bdrm in Armstrong, util & laundry incl, ns, np $800. avail now. 250-546-6380 2bdrm, near bus rte & Village Green Mall, ns/np, w/d. Suits mature adults. DD RR $850. util/incl. May 1. 250-542-5728 Beautiful 2200 sq’ walk out basement suite, over looking Ok LK, private beach, beautiful yard, laundry, freezer, d/w, island bar, bbq, g/f n/s, n/p. 2bdrm, gated community, $1500+util. 250-542-1897 Bsmnt ste for May. Near banks. Suits professional/retired renter(s). N/S. N/Partying. Price neg. 250-545-1465 *East Hill* 1bdrm, large bright/clean, f/s, g/f, shared laundry, suits responsible single. n/s, /n/p. Ref, $600/mo util/incl Avl Now,250-308-8478 Large 2bdrm, Quiet downtown neighbourhood, close to school & shopping in Falkland. W/D, n/p, n/s. R.R. avail now. $600 utils incl’d,250-306-6645.

Sun Valley Mall Ltd. Available end of April

1 Bedroom Unit N/S, N/P. Please call

250-275-6224 1bd, BX, furn’d, private entry, balcony, beautiful view. Suits 1 person. No dogs, N/S, $600 incl utils. May 1, 250-542-3450 1bdrm, 850 sq ft, 1 bath. appl, n/s, n/p. $700/mo incl util. 250-275-2728 lm 1bdrm suite + den, quiet 4-plex, close to Hospital/downtown, mature single person, n/s, n/p. $675 incl util. 250558-3921. 2-bdrm, 1-bath, 1100sqft, Harwood area, f/s d/w a/c w/d, Clean, bright & spacious, bus route. $950/mo 250)215-4564 2-bdrm legal upper suite, $850, Incl. Sat & Water, n/s May 1, Brian @ 250-306-0778 2brm lrg & clean, completely reno’d, very quiet mature bldg, balcony w/private entry, covered prkg, A/C. $775/mo, N/S, no dogs, ph. 250 306 7295 3+1bdrm 1.5 bath Upper Floor + 1/2 bsmnt. East Hill. n/s, n/p. $1350incl water 250-549-0738 3bdrm + mud room, 2 full bath, 1700 sq ft, R 2000, 2 level, new carpet, blinds, 5-appl, gas heat, covered parking, outside storage, patio area & small balcony. Seaton High School area, May 1, $1100 +util, no dogs. 250-308-9182 Country living in Lumby, large 2 bdrm apartment, n/s, $750. Util incl., May 1. 250-260-0217 Renter/Caretaker - carriage hse near Enderby. N/S mature person. W/D Wifi incl. Resume req. $650. 1-250-546-6186

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Townhouses UPDATED 3+ bedrooms, 1.5 bath, basement, yard, shed, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. Near downtown. $850. 250545-8999 or 250-549-0543.

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts 1995 Tracker parts, 5-spd tranny, motor, rims/tires, rearend, hood, etc (250)546-2064 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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Cars - Domestic 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Sedan,Fully loaded,auto,177,000 kms, sunroof, power seats, heads up display, Bose stereo system, 3.8L, never smoked in, second owner, brand new windshield, great shape! $3,500 OBO. Call Shawn 250-542-6902 or 250938-1981 WWW.MILANINORMAN.COM 150+ USED CARS & TRUCKS!! 1-888-534-4745 A+ BBB RATED

1998 Honda Civic Si Automatic, 2 door, 230,000km, lady driven, red in color. Excellent condition inside & out. All belts have been replaced, brakes cleaned & oil changed in the past month. Comes with extra set of tires & rims. Super reliable car, runs awesome! Asking $3,350 (Kelowna) Phone: 250-763-3877

Cars - Sports & Imports 1992 Subaru Legacy, 4 wd, 4 cyl, too much to list. $2500. 778-475-3556. 1993 Mazda MX3, 5spd, hatchback, 287K, runs great! $2795 OBO. 250-260-4418 2005 SMART FORTWO Diesel, 70,000km, like new, well maintained, tiptronic transmission, incl. winter tires. Asking $8,500obo. Call Tony 250-549-0661

Recreational/Sale 1976 Chevy Vanguard 20’ motor home exc running/good cond, 99,637 miles, f/s, $3,500.; Diann 250-547-9015 1979 Camper Van-3way fridge furnace, flush toilet. Good cond. $2,900. 250-542-5735 1993 Travelaire Rustler 23ft Fifth Wheel. Exc cond, roof air, fridge, freezer, stove, microwave shower in bathroom, new furnace & water heater. $4500 obo. 1-250-541-0236 1998 21.5’ Wilderness 5th Whl 2way hitch, queen, 3pc bath, $6500.obo (250)542-6496 1999 Salem 18ft Tandom travel trailer, new tires, roof vent, excellent condition. $6300 obo. 250-503-2412 2004 Nash 22N Trailer, queen air, tv, micro, new cond, heated tanks $9450. 250-549-3081 2008 Windsport Motorhome, as new condition. V10 Triton. 3slideouts, full body paint, auto leveling, etc. $85,000 obo. (250)260-8999 Demco Excaliber Tow Bar $550.; Brake Buddy for Tow Vehicle $525. (250)838-9603 WE will buy your newer clean RV. Kenkraft Sales (250)545-5101

Scrap Car Removal ARMOUR TOWING Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

Sport Utility Vehicle 2002 Chev Tahoe Lt, full load, leather, dvd, excellent cond, $6500.250-260-0533. 2003 Toyota 4 Runner Limited, 275,000 km hwy miles. V8, FT 4 Wheel Drive, leather, full option load inc sun roof. All options work, no cd changer. Clean interior, motor and drive train excellent. Well maintained, $9000. In Penticton. call 250-462-4441

Transportation

12ft Sea Eagle Zodiac & trailer. $2250 obo. (250)503-2412 1997 Larson 21’, excellent condition., 390 hours. $10,500.250-260-0533. FOR SALE: 12’ Aluminum boat & motor, oars and tank incl. $1000. 250 306 7235.

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Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET DOREEN SPENCE, also known as DOREEN SPENCE, Deceased, formerly of #52 3900 - 27th Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Margaret Doreen Spence, also known as Doreen Spence, who died on October 16, 2012, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors in care of Davidson Lawyers LLP, 4th floor, 3205 – 32nd Street, Vernon, BC, V1T 2M4, on or before May 10, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice. Bonnie Spence-Vinge and Sherry O’Donnell, Executors Davidson Lawyers LLP Solicitors NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1454 Please be advised that Darrell Squair and Art Chambers are proposing to remove 342.1ha of private land from Woodlot Licence 1454 located in the vicinity of Ireland Creek south of Mabel Lake. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Steve Giesbrecht addressed to Landmark, Box 87, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 by May 10, 2013. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Steve Giesbrecht at 250-804-0332.

Adult

Trucks & Vans

Escorts

1948 Chev Pickup. Stock condition, rust free, runs great! $6000. 250 308 6831 2002 Dodge Dakota, 4dr, V8, shortbox, checkered plate, headache rack. Exc cond. 250-275-0958 (After 5) 2006 E-350 Cargo Van, 124K, roof rack, air/cruise/tilt, $9,800.obo 1 (250)307-0002 Diesel Dodge trucks, 5 to choose from 94-2000 $3500. up 250-546-3505 or 540-7873

BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 JESSICA- 32 sexy 42EE BBW full figured, unforgettable 10am-5pm Call/Text 250-5408064 jessicabbwescort.ca MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 MS. EMILY MARIE: Upscale Companion Sensual & Petite. 34B~26~38 Vernon: May 1st (3pm) to May 2nd (10am). Luxurious hotel incall. Call 250-507-1227 or online at: www.msemilymarie.ca Vernon’s Best! Lily 24, Danielle 27, Candice 21, Venus 20. Short notice appointments. For your safety & comfort, in/out 250-307-8174. Hiring!

LOWERED ‘93 SIERRA 2wd, 350ci, automatic, 2 door, extended cab, short box. Power windows & locks. Custom grille, tail lights & paint. 230,000km. Ready for Spring! $4,700. (Kelowna) Phone Derek: 250-718-4969

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