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Venture Training takes Victoria to court negotiated with HBT and we weren’t given any information,” she said. A Vernon organization is suing the provincial governAccording to the B.C. CEO Network, representing the ment. agencies, the situation began when the then-NDP governThe Vernon and District Association for Community ment forced them to cancel their employee benefit insurance Living, which operates Venture Training, is among and obtain uninsured coverage from HBT. five B.C. non-profit agencies to file court docu“When the agencies complained that HBT was ments against the government over employee bentoo risky, they were assured the risk was minisefits. cule. They were also told the costs would be fully Eileen Howells, executive director, says that funded by the province,” states a B.C. CEO release. when VDACL attempted to withdraw from the “The HBT reports this plan is underfunded by Healthcare Benefit Trust, a government-selected millions of dollars. But instead of going after the benefits provider, it was handed a bill for unfunded funder of the plan to make up the shortfall, the liability. HBT says the agencies must pay. And contrary Eileen Howells “We were initially told there was $160,000 in to earlier commitments, the province, under the debt for long-term disability and now it’s about Liberals, now says that agencies are responsible $120,000,” said Howells. for the shortfall.” “But other organizations have liabilities of $1 million.” The agencies claim the government didn’t fulfill its Howells says VDACL and the other agencies didn’t know responsibilities when it influenced benefit rates, underfundthere were exit levies or that they would be responsible for ed the plan and shifted costs to the agencies. shortfalls in the plan. VDACL, which left the Healthcare Benefit Trust in 2009, “None of us signed a contract with HBT. The government expects the court case could take a year. richard rolke
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“That $120,000 impacts our programs and staffing. They (government) are taking away from the vulnerable,” said Howells. The Ministry of Social Development states it cannot comment on specifics as the matter is before the courts. “After two years of discussions, a repayment plan has been developed for members that have withdrawn from the Healthcare Benefit Trust without paying their contractually required exit levies,” states the ministry. “This is a plan that ensures that the financial integrity of the trust is protected for those who benefit from it, primarily on long-term disability, and at the same time ensures no impact on services.” HBT says it has provided an equitable and flexible longterm repayment plan for all agencies. “HBT must continue to act in interests of the trust, our member agencies, and on behalf of those employees with disabilities who are entitled to receive LTD benefits,” said Elisabeth Whiting, director of client service and communications. “As the matter appears to be moving before the court, HBT will not comment further.”
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Golf Classic tees up support for NOCLS Caddy Danny Miller, former owner of Royal Volkswagen, was purchased for $4,000 The weather was great but the feeling by Doug Thorlakson and Neil Bradbury, and behind the NOCLS golf tournament was support from local businesses brought his even better. value up to $10,000. It was another record breakMiller now lives in California ing year for the 22nd annual but makes the trip back to Vernon NOCLS Charity Golf Classic for this tournament every year to Friday at Vernon Golf and support a charity he cherishes. Country Club with a total of “It’s about the great people that $112,414 raised on behalf of come out to this. I can run the cart developmentally disabled adults. and hand out pepperoni but they “What an amazing group are the ones writing the cheques,” of people who understand the said Miller. meaning of giving,” said Garry The major auction on Friday, Molitwenick, North Okanagan consisting of 29 items and con— Miller Community Life Society execuducted by Bob Woodman, raised tive director. “We would like to $44,900, with the Kal Tire Jet thank all the volunteers, caddies, golf package to Oregon going for those who donated, those who purchased $20,000. items, committee members, the media and The low gross title, at 58, went to the team all the golfers for making this year’s event the of Brian Johnston, Mike Otter, Brian Fair most successful event ever.” and Al Gaudette while the Far West winning The event actually got underway team, low net at 12-under par, was made up Thursday night with $18,400 raised at the of Ken Chaun, Iain Butler, Paul Tambellini caddy auction. and Cameron Johnston. lisa vandervelde
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A broad range of topics took the spotlight as Armstrong/Spallumcheen residents took in the Shuswap candidates’ debate Wednesday. Rural health care, decriminalization, smart meters, jobs, the economy, Enbridge, child poverty, electoral reform, government accessibility and downloading onto municipalities were among the variety of questions posed. About 125 people packed the Centennial Theatre for the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce forum, where all candidates but Johanna Zalcik, with the Advocational International Democratic Party, showed up for the debate. The fact that young people are leaving the province for more and higher-paying jobs was one concern candidates shared their thoughts on. “If they want to stay and they can’t that is tragic,” said Conservative Tom Birch. “We have to bring jobs back to B.C. “We have to keep taxes low, we have to spend smarter, we have to encourage investment in the province.” Green candidate Chris George says B.C. needs to stop exporting its resources. “We can do better in our communities with our natural resources. We don’t have to take these resources and give them to somebody else and buy it back from them so they make the wealth.” New Democrat Steve Gunner agrees with George. “We’ve taken 30,000 jobs out of the forest industry in the last decade. What we need to be doing is investing in local diverse and innovative jobs... we need to be investing in education. There are other things we need to be doing around making jobs a priority.” Liberal Greg Kyllo points out that B.C. isn’t alone in the current economic situation. “The challenges we have in B.C. largely are global.”
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Former mayor Jerry Oglow questions provincial Shuswap candidates on health care for rural communities at the forum at Armstrong’s Centennial Theatre Wednesday. For a video visit www.vernonmorningstar.com Despite the problems, he points out that the province has become less reliant on the U.S. and he pointed to various infrastructure projects that are focused on job creation. “The value or strength of a nation is reflected on its infrastructure.” When it comes to Canada’s resources and job creation, Kyllo points out that the Enbridge pipeline will help. “We need to work our federal government to try to work with our neighbours to get our product to market.” Birch agrees. “We are 100 per cent committed to working with Alberta to bring our product to market.” Gunner says the people need to be listened to about their concerns and the project needs to better benefit B.C. “The pipeline is going to go through regardless of what the review panel finds out. But you cannot simply push them (project) across the ground and expect people to buy into it.”
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Meters among variety of topics Continued from A4 The Greens are dead against the plan. “The Green Party position is simple: no tankers, no pipelines,” said George. “There is no such thing as a zero risk pipeline, there is no such thing as a zero risk tanker.” Another controversial topic raised was smart meters. “There is so much that can be said on smart meters and none of it is good,” said Birch, who proposes an opt-out option. George agrees with that option: “We are cur-
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TV or not TV
emember when TV used to sign off for the night? No infomercials, no reruns, no experimental public-access foolishness — nothing at all but snow. Or, if you were lucky, a test pattern. Try explaining a test pattern to someone who’s never seen one. It’s like getting “tube tester” as your word in charades. “Two words, sounds like, oh, I give up.” Here’s a little experiment: Tell your grandchildren that after midnight, every night, all three channels used to play “The Star-Spangled Banner” and then go off the air for six or seven hours. See if they believe you or if they think Jim Mullen you’re pulling their leg. “Three channels? You’re just funning me. You mean three hundred, right? You’re talking about back in the Olden Days when you guys only had three hundred channels to pick from. It must have been miserable.” Will they believe you if you tell them there was a time when, if you wanted to change the channel, you actually had to get out of your chair, walk to the TV set and turn the channel knob? You didn’t watch three seconds of one show and then click around the dial to see what else was on. You’d watch the same station for a half-hour. Why the channel dial had 12 numbers on it was always a mystery. Would there ever be 12 channels? Who could ever watch so much television? You’d have to be glued to the sofa. When would you have time to go bowling or go to the movies? You’d have no time to play; you’d never see your friends. You’d have to do nothing but sit in front of the TV all day long. You’d be isolated and unhappy. Will youngsters believe you when you tell them that you had to wait for the set to warm up? That you had to get up from the sofa once again to adjust your horizontal and vertical set-
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tings to keep that thick black bar from scrolling up and down the screen? Adjusting the antenna might help — but by the time you got it just right, the show would be half over. Will they believe you when you tell them about television repair shops? Repair a TV? Why? You just throw it out and get a new one. And why wait for it to break? Let’s just get a newer, bigger, better one right now. Will they believe you when you tell them the idea of having two TV sets in one house would never have occurred to most people? Having one was a huge luxury; who in the world could afford two of them? It’d be like having more than one phone. What on earth for? We’re all going to watch the same show, anyway. The sofa majority rules. If four people wanted to watch Ed Sullivan and two wanted to watch Wagon Train, you’d watch Ed Sullivan. Maybe every couple of weeks you’d let the losers watch what they wanted on the giant 15-inch TV. The TV screen itself wasn’t giant, mind you, but the console it came in sure was. It was 12 feet long and weighed a couple of tons. It’d take the delivery men three hours to get it into the house. It had a radio, a record player (we’re back to charades again), a storage bin for records, a bar and a TV, and it matched our Colonial furniture so it wouldn’t shock the founding fathers if they ever showed up to watch The Beverly Hillbillies. It was great until something went wrong. Then the whole thing would have to go to the shop and the delivery men were nowhere to be found. It’d take the whole family to stuff the monster into a borrowed station wagon and lug it down to the shop where they would keep it for a week. A week without television? Suddenly that second TV didn’t seem like such a bad idea. And the shop was full of new and better ones. There was talk of color TV. We can always put the old one down in the rec room when it comes back. Jim Mullen can be contacted at JimMullenBooks.com.
The Vernon and District Association for Community Living is a fixture in the North Okanagan. More commonly known as Venture Training, the non-profit organization has been providing services to developmentally challenged adults since 1955. Its members are seen throughout the community through efforts such as recycling and trail development. But being an active part of the community requires money, and that is something that is always in short supply for non-profits. That’s why the situation VDACL finds itself in with the provincial government is extremely serious. Victoria says the agency owes about $120,000 in employee benefit liabilities, while VDACL says it was never aware of a levy when it decided to withdraw from the government-selected benefits provider, and Victoria played a role in a funding shortfall by influencing rates. It’s difficult to know who is responsible for the situation, but that’s not the point. The potential loss of $120,000 will obviously impact VDACL’s ability to provide programs for its clients, but the costs associated with taking the government to court will also tap into limited financial resources. It is critical that which ever party forms the provincial government after May 14 get directly involved and find a way to resolve this matter so court costs on both sides can be avoided. It should also be pointed out that VDACL is not alone. There are four other groups from across B.C. that have filed court documents and there could ultimately be 50 social service agencies involved. All of these organizations provide valuable services and every effort is required to ensure financial resources are used wisely.
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can't believe the kinds of cost cutting measures the city is considering as part of the core services review. About four years ago, Penticton laid off staff to the tune of $1.8 million. What did we do? We hired staff to the tune of $800,000, which now probably equates to more than $1 million with increases and benefits. Are we not a smaller city than them? They talk about eliminating the effluent spray program and dumping the treated water into the lake. Why not charge a little more for the use of this almost free water to the users, who, I might say, get their pumps and irragation lines virtually free for a nominal flat fee a year. Even the thought of going to once-a-week garbage pick-up chills me. Are we going back to the dark ages where rats ran free because of no garbage pick-up? To even consider bi-weekly service will surely encourage people to drop their overflowing garbage into available dumpsters around town. promises, promises Beware of the man who would be king; who promises everything and anything to anyone who needs to be persuaded just a little more in which direction to cast their vote He will have no pipelines, no gas lines, no copper mines, no more dirty coal trains and the Port of Vancouver will become a movie set in the hope of paying for all these promises. Half of our children and our grandchildren have already moved to Alberta to live and work. When will common sense and reality start to filter in to the fickle electorate, so all of the people in B.C. can prosper from the resources we were blessed with? Ken Douglas smart enough Many British Columbians are apprehensive, and some are scared to death, about the possibility of Adrian Dix becoming premier. The B.C. Liberals created such a tsunami of disgust and distrust, the NDP should have been able to surf into power without making any expensive promises. Premier Christy Clark claims to be the champion of free-enterpris-
Limiting transit services will surely impact those who can't afford a vehicle. At least seniors have a choice of
er so she must believe in the value of real competition. A credible alternative for the privilege of governing B.C. is necessary to prevent the onset of complacency, incompetence and corruption. The record of the B.C. Liberals' 12-years of rule proves the point. Even Christy Clark cannot rewrite history by simply distorting the facts and figures. If the NDP is elected and then betrays the voters’ trust by mismanaging the province’s finances, British Columbians will send Mr. Dix’s party back to the opposition benches in the next election. Hopefully, Adrian Dix is smart enough and tough enough to run an efficient and ethical government. Lloyd atkins traveLLers win In recent articles about the change from the harmonized sales tax to the goods and services tax, there was often a list of goods and services that will benefit due to the lower tax but one big ticket item that is often overlooked is packaged travel and air travel within Canada. For example, flights within
Canada will charge only five per cent GST instead of HST making travel within Canada cheaper for B.C. consumers. In addition, we have re-priced all Wells Gray Tours packages in Canada leaving from April 1 onwards and there are some huge savings. The price for our Maritimes and Newfoundland tour, for instance, has dropped $400 per person due to charging only five per cent GST. The savings are not quite as good for travel within B.C. as the hotel tax of eight per cent will be implemented. Tours to the U.S., international tours and cruises are not affected as HST was never charged on those services. B.C. residents now have another good reason to take a tour of our own country. roland neave, president, wells gray tours vaLuabLe voLunteers As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, Canadian Blood Services thanks the 17,000 volunteers who dedicated 215,000 hours of their time in the last year to help support Canada’s blood system. In B.C. and the Yukon, 1,800
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calling the transit system for pick-up service at their home, but the underprivileged do not to my knowledge. Come on councillors, get real. Do we need all of the full-time staff at the various arenas around town? Can there be seasonal staff hired to allow for some cost savings? Now there's talk of closing Civic Arena, which is well used in the winter, because we can't afford to replace it. But we can afford a new track and facility. Where is the logic in that? Next on the chopping block will be Priest Valley Arena I'm sure. It seems like every other city employee has a public works vehicle to drive. Are there not cost savings available there? Why do we need so many administrative arms to run this city? I am talking about the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee, the Regional District of North Okanagan and the City of Vernon itself. Judy Campbell
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North Okanagan residents are ensuring newborns have a great start to life. Sun FM’s 10th annual Have a Heart Radiothon raised $56,000 Thursday and the money will help purchase six infant resuscitators at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. “Thank you to every business, individual and group who donated money and incentive gifts.” said Betty Selin, co-host of Sun FM’s morning show, who was on site at the Village Green Centre from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Over the past 10 years, the radiothon has raised more than $416,000 for VJH. “The staff really appreciates the support of the community,” said Yolanda Short, manager at VJH’s women’s and children’s health services unit. Besides being at Vernon’s Village Green Centre, this year’s radiothon had a presence at Askew’s
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ment has initiated a call for projects to expand the number of women in non-traditional roles. “I encourage all interested organizations in our riding to apply and help make a difference for women and girls in our community,” said Ron Cannan, KelownaLake Country, MP. More information can be found at www. swc-cfc.gc.ca/fun-fin/ cfp-adp/2013-1/indexeng.html.
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HOW ICBC ASSESSES WHIPLASH “PAIN AND SUFFERING” By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. Crash! Somebody hits you from behind. Your head jerks back and you get a whiplash. You develop pain – strong pain – and hard-topin-down soft tissue injuries in your neck and back which bother you for a long time after. Among other things, you are entitled to be compensated for your “pain, suffering and loss of life enjoyment.”So you submit a claim to ICBC and the adjuster offers you $2,000 for your pain and suffering. She says, “It is the most you will get for this.” True? Not necessarily. You may be entitled to a lot more. It all depends on the circumstances of your particular situation. But you will need to see a lawyer experienced in handling personal injury claims to find out. Like many insurance companies, ICBC has adopted guidelines grouping soft-tissue whiplash injuries by severity and symptoms. These may be classified as mild, mild/moderate and moderate. ICBC uses these guidelines (sometimes called “meat charts”) to establish ranges of compensation for pain and suffering it will typically pay to settle “whiplash associated disorders.”
this degree of soft-tissue injury (where you are disabled for less than a year and mostly recovered within two years). The courts, however, are not bound by ICBC’s guidelines. They recognize that no two cases are the same. In fact, the courts have stressed that there is no rigid formula that can or should be used for calculating “non-pecuniary damages” (commonly called damages or compensation for pain and suffering). Courts also understand that MRI or CAT-scan imaging cannot always show any physical damage in whiplash cases. The appropriate compensation must be assessed in each individual case, taking into account several factors, including the nature, severity and duration of your injury and pain; your age; whether you can do the same things as before (without pain); the negative impact on your family, marriage and social relationships; and any loss of your previous lifestyle – in short, various factors that result in your loss of enjoyment of life when compared to before the accident.
In some recent B.C. court cases, Richard P. Barton victims of car crashes with Grade 2 whiplash disorders have obtained judgments of between $40,000 and even $70,000 for “pain and suffering,” where the injuries lingered or had These guidelines are partly based on a grading become chronic. (ICBC argued for much less.) system developed by a Quebec task force in 1995. Under that grading system, Grade 1 Of course, not every person who suffers a whiplash whiplash disorders are described as involving injury is entitled to significant amounts, and the neck complaints, including pain, stiffness and courts are on the alert for exaggerated claims. tenderness. Grade 2 disorders involve, in addition, But clearly you should not just rely on what ICBC musculoskeletal signs. Grades 3 and 4 involve tells you your claim is worth. It is best to see a lawyer familiar with recent court decisions and neurological and more severe cases. trends. You will want to know what compensation For example, some Grade 2 whiplash disorders is considered fair for your “pain and suffering” are classified as “moderate injuries” under for your whiplash injury. Your lawyer can also ICBC’s settlement guidelines. The guidelines advise you on other payments you may be entitled set a $15,000 maximum limit on payments to to as compensation for other losses you may have compensate you for your “pain and suffering” for suffered due to the accident.
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A popular homegrown event in Coldstream is facing an uncertain future. The Winter Farmers Market recently wrapped up its season at the Coldstream Women’s Institute. Organizers of the market say scheduling conflicts at the Women’s Institute, where the market took place on Wednesday afternoons, have left the market without a home. “Many attempts have been made to resolve the scheduling problems,” said Anita Fletcher, market organizer. “Wednesdays are important because the vendors have markets in other communities and the timing is important because it allows more people to come to the market (after school for example).” The District of Coldstream has con-
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The Coldstream Women’s Institute hall is no longer available for the Winter Farmers Market. firmed that the Women’s Institute permit to host the market has expired and another has not been applied for. “The Women’s Institute has indicated to us they don’t intend to renew it,” said Michael Stamhuis, chief administrative officer. Jean May, CWI booking director, confirms the hall is now fully booked, leaving no
room for the market. “It wasn’t working out,” said May. While the market was a popular venue, May says there were concerns about public safety as children were walking home from school while cars were doing u-turns and backing in and out amongst the afternoon traffic and school buses. “It was just abso-
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lutely horrendous,” said May. “It was just getting hazardous.” But it was an event many local residents, like Agnes Teaporten, looked forward to every Wednesday. “Each week, I not only enjoy the food, but also the community feeling – seeing families, friends and strangers all enjoy the bounties of our agriculture,” said Teaporten, who found the location convenient to walk to. Fletcher is concerned the end of the market could have a negative effect on the community. “The market is intended to help farmers and producers in our area and provide healthy food for local families,” said Fletcher. “If the Coldstream Winter Farmers Market is allowed to fail it will destroy a vibrant, new and contributing institution in Coldstream.” The market boasted 31 vendors (not all attending every week), and has steadily grown in popularity among the community – with a reported gross sale of $10,000 each month. While it might be possible to host the market at another location, Fletcher says there isn’t a comparable building in central Coldstream. “The hall is the best venue to hold the market because of its central location, proximity to buses, access to a main thoroughfare and customers can walk, bike, bus or drive to the market.”
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Vernon’s Salvation Army food bank is participating in the Give It Up for Hunger campaign from Monday to Friday. The campaign is being held as part of Hunger Awareness Week, a week-long initiative that challenges Canadians to learn more about the issue of hunger, the important work of food banks and to take action. “In the Vernon and Enderby Salvation Army food banks, the rise in need is represented by seeing an additional 123 new households accessing the food bank so David MacBain far this year, with more than 450 households being assisted just this past month,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. “The percentage of children unfortunately continues to be a considerable 31 per cent of those we serve.” All across the country, Canadians are being encouraged to Give It Up for Hunger during Hunger Awareness Week. What does giving it up really mean? It’s as easy as three simple steps: Give It Up – On Wednesday, Canadians are being asked to understand what it’s like to have food out of reach by fasting for a day and giving up breakfast, lunch and dinner Give a Shout - Share your experience by going online to show your support. Like the Salvation Army-Vernon and Enderby, BC page on Facebook, and follow on Twitter at https://twitter. com/VernonSalArmy Give It Out - Donate food, funds or your time to the Vernon Salvation Army food bank. Two local events in the community that residents can support are: 1) The Extra Helping spring food campaign at the Real Canadian Superstore and Wholesale Club until Friday. 2) Vernon Yacht Club’s Fill the Boat today as it celebrate its 60th anniversary. “Throughout the week, we plan to have hunger awareness facts, ideas and solution related conversations on Facebook and Twitter,” said MacBain.
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McDonald’s is putting smiles on the faces of children across B.C. and at home. This year marks the 20th McHappy Day, where $1 from the sale of every Big Mac, Happy Meal and Hot McCafe beverage sold on Wednesday will support kids. This year, the funds will be donated to the local Boys and Girls Club’s Camp Arrowflight and the new Ronald McDonald House in B.C. “It is a McHappy Day tradition for civic and community leaders to join us in our restaurants to celebrate with our customers,” said Natasha Sellers, with the Vernon/Armstrong McDonald’s restaurants. “We have some local business owners, members from the Vernon Fire Department, city council members and people from the radio stations, Morning Star, Kindale and the chamber of commerce, to name some of them.” For those who can’t get away from the office for lunch Wednesday, McDonald’s is offering free delivery to any local business for orders of more than $30 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Orders can be called
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Nine years ago, the front of Mission Hill Elementary’s School was, well, plain, and in need of colour. Enter famed Vernon muralist Michelle Loughery. Contacted by a school mural committee of teachers Lois Campbell, Emily Fraser, Rosemary Enzing, Tracey Barrie and Susan Brockley, Loughery agreed to paint the mural that now adorns the front of the school. Four years ago, the school started a Hall of Fame. On Monday, Loughery became its newest inductee, pre-
showing Loughery’s many accomplishments through her murals, a great number of which can be seen throughout downtown Vernon. “Our hall recognizes shining examples in our community,” said Soon. “Michelle’s murals around town make Vernon a more attractive place. More than that, they bind us together. They show community spirit.” Loughery, who attended elementary school in Sparwood, near the Alberta border, said a love of art became instilled in her when she coloured one of her first pictures. “I got praised for
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downtown eastside is mental illness. Many addicts use drugs to help them cope with mental illness, and there is also a link between drugs causing mental health issues. Doug Rogers, Vernon School District substance abuse prevention counsellor, says the last time the Odd Squad was in town, that message resonated with some local youth. “Last time it empowered a good group of kids to come forward and get help,” said Rogers of the youth suffering from mental illness. Presentations such as these, as well as ongoing parent and teacher discussions are necessary to keep youth safe, said Rogers. “It’s really important that we educate the kids. Raise awareness of the issues and keep them on the frontal lobe all the time.” He notes that many youth are receiving mixed messages, particularly when it comes to marijuana use. “The pro-marijuana message right now is really confusing kids,” said Rogers, as legalization is debated and supporters advocate the drug’s alleged health benefits. Despite the claims, Steinkampf agrees that youth should steer clear of marijuana. “I don’t know of anybody it’s killed first hand, but it sure has killed a lot of dreams. It has killed a lot of human potential.”
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Boat stolen from Sugar Lake Morning Star Staff
A sure sign of spring is boat thefts. On April 23, the Lumby RCMP received a call from a man whose 12-foot aluminum boat was stolen from a beach at Sugar Lake. “He had the foresight to hide the motor in the woods,” said Cpl. Henry Proce. “The boat appears to have been pulled into the lake and probably towed to the nearest boat launch and loaded on to a
pickup.” The boat is an older model Baycrest with white trim with a ‘fist’ and ‘right on’ painted on the bow. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Lumby RCMP or Crime Stoppers. In another matter, a stolen boat was recovered six kilometres up Mabel Lake Road April 25. The boat had been stolen from a
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Greater Vernon residents will have a chance to see where their water comes from. The Regional District of North Okanagan will host tours of the Duteau Creek water treatment plant May 23 to 25. “Those in attendance will learn where their water comes from, what forms of treatment and disinfection are required, which sources supply customers and what Greater Vernon Water is doing to supply its customers with clean, safe drinking water,” said Emma Posluns, water sustainability co-ordinator. Advance registration is required for these tours as participants will be transported by bus to the site. To sign up for tours, call Posluns at 250-5503684 or e-mail emma. posluns@rdno.ca to secure your seat. The tours will be limited to a maximum of 40 people per day. Participants must be over the age of 10 and it is recommended that they be able to walk up and down stairs.
“For safety reasons, as this is a fully operational industrial facility, participants must wear long pants and closedtoe flat shoes,” said Posluns. The tours are being held as part of Drinking Water Week May 20 to 26 and to support the B.C. Water and Waste Water Association’s initiative to raise awareness about the value of water.
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Jarrett Medhurst pocketed four goals, including the winner, as the Armstrong Shamrocks upended the host Kamloops Rattlers 9-8 in Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League play Friday night. Down by a pair of goals heading into the final period, the Rocks netted five in the final 20 minutes to earn their first win of the young season. The previously undefeated Rattlers opened the scoring on the first shot of the game with former Rock AJ Lockwood putting one behind netminder Brett Logan. The hosts extended their lead before Medhrust put Armstrong on the board. Kamloops replied on the powerplay, but Steve Clark brought the Rocks back within a goal before the break. The second period saw Kamloops take advantage of the powerplay, scoring a couple of quick goals before the Shamrocks answered with singles by Medhurst and Clark to make it 6-4. The Rattlers again used the man advantage to go up by four goals early in the third period. After that, the Rocks’ offence came alive, starting with a quick defensive transition goal by Jamie Cockerill. Armstrong’s special teams also started to click, with a powerplay goal by Thomas Beleger, followed by a shorthanded tally by Clark. Medhurst pulled the Rocks even with three minutes left in regulation. Armstrong hosts the Kelowna Raiders Wednesday night (7:30) at the
Nor-Val Sports Centre. Meanwhile, the Baby Shamrocks appear to have discovered their offensive touch after a 14-4 pounding of the Kamloops Venom Friday night at Nor-Val. Joel Castle, with a four-goal effort, and Drew Hassard, with three goals and three helpers, jumpstarted the Irish attack in front of Josh Pointe. Stephen Ringdal assisted on five goals and netted one. Other offence came from Willy Hanley (1+3), Conor Payne (1+2), Dan Peterson (1+2), Carston Schlaak, Keith Minnis and Nathan Marcetta. The 1-3 Rocks, who visited the Vernon Source For Sports Tigers Saturday night at Wesbild Centre, held period leads of 3-1 and 8-2. Trent Maunder, with a pair, and Kyle McLellan, with 1+3, were the 1-3 Venom’s main threats. Vernon lost its first game of the year Thursday night in Kelowna as they fell 21-14 to the host Raiders. Brendan Urban torched the Tiger defence for 10 points (6+4), while Ryland Davidson (2+4), Patrick McMillan (1+5) and Brock Embury (3+1) also had big nights for Kelowna. Darryl Landels led the 1-1 Tigers with 3+1, Nolan Frame had 2+2, and Jordan Orr, Ryan Sarazin and Sean Connors each recorded 2+1. The Raiders’ Evan Helgesen racked up 47 penalty minutes. Tanner Belsham had 41 stops for the win. Vernon starter Joel Fruncillo (15 saves) was relieved by Aaron Jensen (16 saves).
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Kalamalka Lakers’ Teigan Moore (left) and Fulton Maroons’ Erin Sakamoto go shoulder to shoulder in North Zone senior girls soccer action Thursday at Kal. Fulton won 1-0 on a goal by Hana Ouchi to finish first. Kal shaded the Seaton Sonics 2-1 Tuesday on goals from Kaelyn Parmalee and Alanna Fox. Seaton’s goal came from Kate Alexander. The playoffs start Tuesday at Marshall Field with Fulton meeting Seaton and Kal taking on the VSS Panthers. In junior girls play, Cayleigh Graham (2) and Andie Kaneda scored as Fulton iced VSS 3-0. Brittany Skrenek earned the shutout.
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Vernon’s Trevor Fitzgerald and the Nanaimo Clippers needed a win over the Yorkton Terriers in the three versus four game Saturday to stay alive in the Western Canada Cup in Nanaimo. Fitzgerald, the Clipper captain, had 1+1 as Nanaimo eliminated the Manitoba champion Steinbach Pistons 4-1 Thursday night in the Crescent Point Energy Junior A hockey tourney. Nanaimo (2-2) finished fourth in the round-robin and Yorkton (2-2) third. The B.C. Hockey League champion Surrey Eagles met the Brooks Bandits of Alberta for the WCC title Saturday night at Frank Crane Arena. The winner gets the first berth in the
Royal Bank Cup, May 11-19 in Summerside, PEI. The loser of the WCC final will meet either Nanaimo or Yorkton today for the second RBC spot. Vernon’s Colten Dahlen also plays for the Clippers, coached by former Viper bench boss Mike Vandekamp. Defenceman Josh Bryan, named player of the game, said the Clippers would have been devastated with anything other than a berth in the WCC’s playoff round. “We were hoping for a higher result, maybe playing in the first-second game, but obviously that’s not going to happen so we’ve just got to bear down and we’ve got to win out the rest of the tournament.”
Mason Mitchell, Reid Sturos and Garrett Brandsma also scored as the Clippers stopped Steinbach. Taylor Friesen replied for the Pistons in the second frame before 1,200 fans. The Pistons played like a team facing elimination in the second period, firing 21 shots on Clippers’ goalie Jayson Argue. Former Viper Adam Tambellini scored a powerplay goal as Surrey bounced Brooks 3-1 Thursday afternoon before 1,380 fans. Both teams finished at 3-1 with Surrey taking top seed because of their win over the Bandits. n Vernon’s Curtis Lazar scored an insurance goal as the Edmonton Oil Kings grounded the host Portland Winterhawks 4-1 in Game 1 of the WHL championship Friday
night at the Rose Garden. Henrik Samuelsson collected two goals for the Kings, both assisted by Stephane Legault in front of 10,000 fans. Dylan Wruck had Edmonton’s other goal, and Laurent Brossoit anchored the defence with a 35-save showing. Taylor Leier answered for the Hawks. n Vernon’s Noah Turanski was chosen in the ninth round (189th) by the Prince Albert Raiders in Thursday’s WHL Bantam Draft. Turanski, a towering d-man, played for Kelowna’s Pursuit of Excellence this season. As reported in Friday’s Morning Star, forward Jagger Williamson of the Renegades was picked in round six by the Seattle Thunderbirds.
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idn’t know anything about Eric Gryba until he knocked Lars Eller into next month with a heavy hit the other night in Montreal. Now, he’s he the first major story of the Stanley Cup playoffs, right behind Brandon Prust of the Canadiens, who called Ottawa coach Paul MacLean a “bug-eyed fat walrus” after MacLean suggested d-man Raphael Diaz was more responsible for the injury after giving Eller a pass in a vulnerable spot. Gryba is the lowest paid Senator, pocketing Kevin Mitchell $562,500 a season. He had three goals and 205 penalty minutes with the Green Bay (Junior A) Gamblers of the USHL and was then drafted in round three by the Senators in 2006. The Sens won’t miss him much, but was his hit clean, borderline or dirty? I checked the Ottawa Citizen website and 70 per cent of those voting said the hit was good. Another 14 per cent called it dirty and 16 per cent figured it was too close to call. There were 2,800 votes as of late Friday afternoon. On the Montreal Gazette Facebook page, a couple of readers had interesting takes on the check. Said Steve Pilon: “You can somewhat blame Gryba as he knew the split second before he made contact that Ellers wasn’t looking, which makes it a blind side hit, the kind of hit the NHL has acknowledged they want to try and remove from the game. Other than that, Someone should have a chat
with Diaz for making the pass to begin with. Suicide passes are called that for a reason.” Said Fred Smids: “Habs fans would be saying what the Senators fans are now saying.....Hockey hit. Change the rules after the debate, not during.” On my own Facebook page, I found some worthy comments from a few smart hockey men I know and respect. Said Nanaimo’s Lee Trim, a former Brandon Wheat Kings’ d-man: “I guess the NHL is making the statement they do not want body checking. Two-game suspension for a clean hard bodycheck. Wow can not believe.” Said former Vernon Viper assistant coach and former German pro Aaron Nosky, now living in Calgary: “The fast, hard-hitting NHL? What a joke! Here is your pillow, make sure you don’t use the side with the zipper! Ridiculous....turning the best game ever into damn soccer. Suspend the sheet of ice, that’s what did the damage not the clean hit.”
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Hard-shooting forward Jagger Williamson, who has moves like, well, Jagger, could one day strut his stuff for the Seattle Thunderbirds. The T-Birds selected Williamson in the sixth round, 122nd overall, in Thursday’s Bantam Draft in Calgary. Williamson, 5-foot-7 and 150 pounds, led the Vernon Sun Valley Source For Sports Renegades with 25 goals and 44 points this season. “He is a creative player that works hard and can score,” said Seattle GM Russ Farwell about Williamson. The Prince Albert Raiders chose power forward Noah Turanski from the Pursuit of Excellence Bantam AAA pro-
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Vernon’s Riley Spraggs was Thursday named the University of Central Oklahoma Vista (university student newspaper) Male Freshman Athlete of the Year. Spraggs, 21, pocketed 14 goals and 27 points in 31 games with the hockey Bronchos. The Bronchos lost 5-0 to the Minot State University Beavers in the second round of the 2013 ACHA National Tournament. It is the second straight year for a second-round exit from nationals for the Bronchos (23-15).
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The 2002 Okanagan Seasons Spa and Salon Lakers shaded the NAA Sting 5-4 in overtime to claim Alberta’s Champions Cup in spring hockey action last weekend in Calgary The Lakers won their pool and then Vernon’s Logan Chapdelaine scored in overtime as they clipped the Edmonton Jr. Oilers 3-2 in the semifinals. Vernon’s Cole Boyarski tied the game with a few minutes remaining. Heading into overtime, coach Sandy Moger had a good hunch and moved Chapdelaine from defence to the wing to
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Rookie Terry Lowe made a five-star debut as Vernon Kal Tire grounded the Summerland Rockets 4-1 in Okanagan Men’s 50+ Soccer League play Thursday night in Lake Country. Lowe scored the Tiremen’s third goal and made several nifty turns and passes up front as he made a smooth transition to 50s after a decade with the 45+ league Camels. Lowe was chosen the Burger King Man of the Match at Reiswig Park. Denis Chabot, Kevin Mitchell, with the winner on a 10-yard toe-poke corker, and Jenne Huberts also scored for the Tiremen (3-1), who got clutch goalkeeping from Roger Irving and masterful defence from Rob Parkin. Ernie Blumke opened the scoring for Summerland with a gorgeous strike top shelf from a tough angle.
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Vernon’s Savannah King is one of 38 studentathletes who will represent Canada in swimming at the Summer Universiade, July 6-17, in Kazan, Russia. King, a former Vernon Kokanee Swim Club member, is the reigning two-time CIS female swimmer of the year from the UBC Thunderbirds. She is also a two-time Olympian, competing at the 2008 Summer Games in China, and again last summer in London.
Locke lights up Devils
Melissa Locke cranked four hits as the White House Mortgage Gators doubled Dave’s Mobile Mechanic Devils 12-6 in Vernon Women’s SloPitch League action Wednesday night at Kin Park. Taryn Robertson (3-for-3, two RBI) and Jenn Thatcher (3-for-3, 1 RBI) also had hot bats for the Gators. Keona Joe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and Jennifer Doyle hit a timely triple for three RBI to secure the win. Lumby’s Ted Luszcz Bulldozing Dozers bowed 24-21 to the Ice Cold Pitches in the other Wednesday game. Wendy Sherman was a force at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four ribbies and a triple, while Tara Young also hit 4-for-5 with three RBI and a double. Vanessa Bostock and Sherry Kineshanko were both 3-for-5, with Bostock smacking a double and Kineshanko hitting a pair of doubles for two RBI.
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Enderby brushed back the visiting Vernon Legion #25 Angels 13-9 in Under 19 girls fastball action Thursday night at Riverside Park. The Angels pushed across two runs in the first inning with Dayna Hanley ripping an RBI-single to centre field. Allie Crandlemire and Rhianne Busslinger scored, while Enderby answered with five runs. In the third, Allie Crandlemire smashed a triple to right field, while Busslinger and Lexie Edward hit run-scoring singles as Vernon got runs from Allie Crandlemire, Morgan Vanderzwan, Busslinger, Hanley and Keara Crandlemire. Allie Crandlemire and Shelby Munk both stroked RBI-singles to score Lexie Edwards and Hanley in the fourth. The Angels’ pitching was shared by Dallyce Edwards and Munk with Hanley catching. Vernon Army Navy Airforce Spitfires lost 15-6 to Penticton and bowed 9-8 to the West Kelowna Warriors in Bantam girls play. Sydnee Hughes and Bailey Wiliamson both went 4-for-4 versus Penticton. Sarah Jones took the loss. Shayle Routley and Landrey Bickel each went 3-for-3 against the Warriors, while Miranda Blatney was 2-for-3 with a double. Ali Roine and Alabama Chevrier each went 2-for-2. Routley suffered the loss.
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Guy Anderson is one of the newest members of the North Okanagan Trap and Skeet Club, but he is already making a name for himself. Competing in his first-ever registered shoot, Anderson won the last event (also the big event) – the Hank Dedish Handicap – at the club’s annual Honours Day Trapshoot last weekend. The Honours shoot celebrates valuable members of the North Okanagan club by attaching their names to the trophies. The last living person they celebrate is Art Salt, and at 90 years of age, he is still a tremendous shot. Salt won the D Class in the Rod McIndoe Doubles Marathon (395 of 500 targets) and the C Class in the Jim Britton Singles with a 97. He took down 822 of 1,000 targets to earn the D Class High Over All Pin. Salt’s daughter, Lisa, won her first-ever High Over All Pins by going 916 of 1,000, and collected the Art Salt Trophy as the High Over All winner by shooting 735/800. Other club members winning events include: Rod McIndoe Doubles – Champion: Lisa Salt (473/500); A class: Les Lamerton (472/500); High Vet: Les Madsen (450/500) Jim Britton Singles – A Class: Mike Noer (97, by default), Lindsay Blackburn (97); D Class: Sieg Latenhammer (86, by shoot-off) Henry Rottacker Singles – A Class: Noer (100); B Class: Mike Holman (97); D Class: Ron Miller (82); High Vet: Barry Driemel (96); High Sr. Vet: Ron Scondo (96) 200 Singles High Score – Noer (197/200) John Genier Handicap – Winner: Hugh McWhirter (92); Short yard: Noer (91); Long yard:
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It wasn’t the clear-cut victory Vasek Pospisil would have liked, but it won’t dampen the Vernon product’s celebratory mood. Pospisil won the biggest tennis title of his career Saturday at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Complex in Johannesburg, South Africa after his opponent, Poland’s Michal Przysiezny, retired hurt in the deciding third set of the Soweto Open championship match. Przysiezny claimed the first set in a tiebreaker, but Pospisil cruised to a 6-0 win in the second set before the Przysiezny was forced to retire due to back pain after trailing 4-1 in the
final set. Pospisil, who is on the verge of returning to the ATP world top-100, advanced to the final following a 6-3, 7-6(6) semifinal victory over Croatian Mate Pavic at the $100,000 ATP Challenger event Friday. The No. 3-seeded Pospisil, who trains in Vancouver, started strongly and earned the first set without facing a single break point. In the second set, the match tightened up with both players breaking twice. But the 22-year-old Canadian, who blasted 13 aces and won 83 per cent of his first serve points, was able to come out on top in a close tiebreak to secure the match in straight sets.
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They went four innings and settled nothing as the Ironman Directional Drilling Reds and Interior Utility Management Yellow Jackets tied 9-9 in Pee Wee baseball at Creekside Park. Starting pitcher Daryl Bloor stroked a pair of doubles and stole home once for the Yellow Jackets, while reliever Kalvin Blaeser drove in two runs on two doubles and swiped home once. James Eustache scored on Bloor’s first double. Jackets’ catcher Eric Foufoulas
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If you are passing through Kelowna’s airport between Wednesday and Saturday, you can literally vote on the fly. K e l o w n a International Airport is the first, and only, airport in Canada to offer advance voting for all residents of B.C. in upcoming provincial election. General voting day is May 14. “This is a very different event for an airport to host,” said airport director Sam Samaddar. “However, it’s an important occasion. This is a great opportunity to assist British Columbians no matter where they are from. Not only will this benefit travellers flying in and out of the airport, but we have almost
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Elections B.C. will set up an advance polling station at Kelowna International Airport for residents of any riding in the province from Wednesday to Saturday. 2,000 employees at the YLW campus.” According to Don Main, communications manager for Elections B.C.,the idea for an advance polling station at the airport came from the KelownaLake Country district electoral officer Denis Duggan after Elections
B.C. challenged all of its electoral officers to think of places where people will be during the campaign and offer opportunities to vote. Duggan approached YLW and the airport’s marketing and media relations officer, Jenelle Hynes, said they did not hesitate to say yes.
Other airports in B.C. were also approached but declined to have polling stations at their facilities, said Main. All B.C. voters can vote at YLW, or any advance voting place in the province, from Wednesday to Saturday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. All B.C. voters can also vote at any general voting place in the province on election day, May 14, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. All voters must provide proof of identity and their residential address to receive a ballot or to register when voting. A list of acceptable types of identification is available at elections.bc.ca. Voters may park in the airport’s short-term lot for up to two hours free of charge. Simply
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Following the rules is critical when residents go for a bicycle ride. According to the City of Vernon, cyclists are considered as a vehicle on the road and so the same rules of the road apply to cyclists as to vehicles. “Cyclists must ride on the far right-hand side of the roadway, but not on a sidewalk,” said Clint Kanester, bylaw enforcement manager. “They must not ride in a crosswalk, but rather must dismount and walk across unless signs and road markings indicate it is also a bike crossing” Cyclists must not ride beside another cyclist and they must keep one hand on the handlebars. “One of the most important safety tips for cyclists is to ride with traffic in the same lane/shoulder as the road permits. Do not ride facing traffic,” said Kanester. “On a multi-use path, cyclists must yield to pedestrians.” Cyclists are required to stop at stop signs, signal their turns and
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— Clint Kanester make eye contact with the driver. Helmets are required by law in B.C. “Head injury statistics show that wearing a helmet helps reduce serious injuries,” said Kanester.
“Even during the day, wear bright clothing so drivers can see you. A safety vest over your jacket helps drivers see you.” At night, visibility is the key to staying safe on a bike.
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MEXICO - It’s an easy mistake to make. Judging by the typical fare delivered by most restaurants, you might believe Mexican food is comprised of tortillas, tomatoes and cilantro. Perhaps you’d go so far as to include guacamole, blobs of cheese and some lime-tarted margaritas on that list. Maybe, like me, you believe nobody travels to Mexico for the food. Instead, we make the trip for the culture and the beaches, but cer-
tainly not for the food. On a recent trip to Baja California Sur, all my preconceived notions of Mexican food were thrown out the window. When you’re ready to make this discovery for yourself, I’d suggest starting with a little trip down a dusty road somewhere between Pescadero and Todos Santos until you see the sign for Carlito’s Restaurant. Carlito Cham grew up in a bi-cultural Chinese/Mexican home where both of his parents cooked. One stirred
the wok while the other fired up the tortilla pan. Carlito embodies the resulting mix. He makes dreamy dishes like spiny lobster curry or crabstuffed banana peppers in a panko-crust with a mango sauce, or cracked crab dripping in a stickily-superb sauce. Back in Todo Santos, head to La Casita. Chef Sergio Rivera honed his skills traveling the world as a private chef on a yacht. That international exposure shows up in his unique twists
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on Mexican classics. Smoked marlin rellenos, empanadas stuffed with sea bass, shrimp and scallops, baby back ribs slathered in a molasses-chipotleraspberry glaze, gingerjalepeno-mango sauced grouper, the list goes on and depends on the catch that day. Or drive a little further north to La Paz and pull up to Buffalo Bar-B-Q. It sounds like some cheesy cowboy steakhouse, and though chef Carlos Valdez definitely delivers on the beef, if you get a chance to try that day’s catch of fresh octopus grilled over the mesquite fire, take it. Walking into the high-ceilinged space with the smell from the mesquite fire, the high-energy sound from the roving mariachis, and the wide smile from Carlos, you’ll know you’ve discovered something wonderful. You just have to look around at the grins on the faces of the patrons to know you’re right. Another La Paz destination is Las Tres Virgines. Start by licking your way around the chile-crusted rim of the baby-orange martini. The tiny oranges are plucked from the courtyard tree and squeezed fresh. You might try the tuna tostada; a deconstructed assemblage of fatty tuna belly, ponzu
sauce, kumquat and drizzles of sesame oil. Though the atmosphere is more sedate than Buffalo Bar-B-Q, the food still delivers the same fresh taste. Of course, with all this restaurant-hopping, you’re going to need a place to lay your weary head. If you want to indulge in something divinely decadent, I would suggest Rancho Pescadero. They win the prize for their standard morning delivery of coffee and fresh fruit. Piping hot coffee delivered in a basket with real cream wins my heart every time. If you’d rather stay in the little town of Todos Santos, I’d suggest the elegant simplicity of the rooms at Hotel Casa Tota, each built around the quiet calm of the inner courtyard pool. Plus, their breakfast menu will leave you stunned with choices and flavours. Locally sourced and organically grown food is catching on everywhere. It is certainly not the exclusive domain of any one region. But the lower Baja, with such an incredible growing climate and culinary geniuses, just might have the whole thing nailed. It’s time to book your trip to Mexico. For the food. Colleen Friesen is with Travel Writers’ Tales.
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fire suppressing foam to be applied with water. “There’s also a one inch fast attack hose mounted on the truck for a quick response to small fires,” said Carson.
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n many ways we are so alike our American neighbours and yet so different in our beliefs and practices. No matter how much I discuss the issue with Americans here in Naples or read the local paper or listen to the news stations about gun control I fail
to understand the arguments made against control of any kind, even background checks for potential unsound individuals. I only know the issue evokes a deep-seated emotional response with a lot of Americans that has little to do with reason or logic. I also know that
I cannot understand or relate to this issue having to do with what is perceived to be an “unassailable right.” Health care is in much the same category and I am amazed that the Florida Legislature failed to pass a bill that would have seen 1.1 million low-income resi-
a common language and some values there is a vast gulf between what makes a person Canadian and what makes them American. At home, a lot seems to be going on concerning the City of Vernon Pat Black core service review. As I look at the draft copy dents taking advantage sent to me with its 113 of President Obama’s recommendations, Affordable Health Care the most controversial Act. Instead the House seems to be the recomwill vote for a bill that mendation to reduce bypasses billions of fedpublic transit rather eral dollars, to provide than increase it. The health care coverage to purpose was to reduce 115,000 of the state’s emissions and to offer neediest residents using residents affordable $237 million in state transportation to get funds. The Florida House of Representatives around a greatly expandis Republican-controlled ing city. KPMG, authors LAN OUR UTURE ODAY of this review, say that and they are adamant this service is too costly, about not accepting and that reducing traffederal funds tied to fic to routes that would Obama’s Act. Again, it recover 50 per cent of doesn’t seem rational to Ella and Ed Nerling: married May 9, 1953. costs would be recomme and I think about mended. The report also the thousands of people says that public transit it will affect. Again, it is that deep-seated, visceral has limited benefits in regards to reducing feeling of righteousness Happy 60th anniversary to Ed and Ella Nerling. pollution, something at that seems to overcome They were married May 9, 1953 in Edmonton, odds with the available findings of Alta., all reason and I admit I packages where they raised their daughters, Doreen Monthly service with ownership the city’s Transportation do not have the ability (Ralph) and Brigitte (George). Demand Management to understand. It seems They are also blessed with six grandchildren, FRIDAY SATURDAY • Independence Package - $350.00 Monthly Committee. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS that although we share Tina (Troy), James, Coreen, Kris (Anik), Craig Make Your Home Safe Executors & Estate 10:30 AM 10:30 AM (available only with the purchase of a 2BR suite) and Tanya, and four great-grandchildren, Jaxson, For Independent Living Settlement Emma, Karter and Eliana. Learn about the Home Adaptations for Make your executor’s job much easier. Info They retired to Vernon in 1995. Independence financial assistance program on probate, joint ownership, taxes, capital • Convenience Package - $850.00 Monthly for low-income seniors & disabled peoples. gains, cremation/burial planning & more. A celebration with family and friends will take Veronika Sertic (BC Housing) Kevin Holte (Sponsored by Investors Group) place in Edmonton. Program Officer, HAFI BC representative, Peacehold Inc.
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Grade 11 Seaton students Melanie Shum (left) and Emily Aoki walk through the national internment exhibit, Barbed Wire Solution, at the Greater Vernon Museum.
Exhibit sheds light on dark past Lisa VanderVeLde Morning Star Staff
Sisters Andrea Malysh and Lois Campbell and the staff of the Greater Vernon Museum are not letting a dark corner of Canada’s history be forgotten. Through the Barbed Wire Solution exhibit, they are educating people on First World War internment camps. “Our grandparents came to Canada for freedom, land, democracy, but during Canada’s First World War internment operations, they forever lived in fear that they could be interned at any time.” said Malysh, program manager for the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund. Malysh and Campbell carry their grandparents’ registration cards with them as a reminder of their grandparents’ struggle. The exhibit is a learning tool that Malysh hopes will be utilized by teachers and the public. Internment camps are not only a strong Canadian story but an important part
of Vernon’s history. Vernon and 23 other internment camps across Canada imprisoned Ukrainian and other European descendents and their families. The exhibit details one of the more prominent internment camps, among others, that was located where W.L. Seaton Secondary School now stands. Grade 11 student Emily Aoki walks through the exhibit with her classmate Melanie Shum. “It is interesting because the place where
we learn is the place where people were imprisoned,” said Aoki. The national exhibit has been given permanently to the Greater Vernon Museum but will only be on display
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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons or persons who deem their interest in property affected by the belowmentioned bylaw at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C.: BYLAW #5430 (ZON00217) Location: 1049 and 1051 - 11 Avenue (see map at right) Legal Description: Lots 3 and 4, Plan 42026, Sec. 26, Twp. 9, O.D.Y.D. Applicant: City of Vernon Present Zoning: R2 - Large Lot Residential Proposed Zoning: R5 - Four-plex Housing Residential Purpose: To rezone the properties in order to make an existing party wall semi-detached housing development legally conforming. Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaw should be directed to the Planning Department located at the Community Services Building, 3001- 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. Copies of the bylaw and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from May 6 to May 13, 2013. Any correspondence relating to this application can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between May 5, 2013 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address. You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf. NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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Mike Thiessen (above) hugs his son Austin, three, as they celebrate at the finishing line of the recent Kal Rats Funathlon at Polson Park. Linda Conrad (below), of the Kal Rats, takes part in the event.
Invitation to Join the Board of Directors Join us in creating the future of end-of-life care in the North Okanagan. North Okanagan Hospice Society is a community based charitable organization whose purpose is to provide respect, comfort and compassion in life’s final journey, for those who reside in the North Okanagan. The Society is seen as a leader in providing end-of-life services in the BC Interior. Our twelve-bedroom facility, staffed by a care-giving team of staff and volunteers, provides individualized physical, emotional and spiritual support to those with a palliative diagnosis. In addition we provide grief and bereavement services. We are seeking individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors who have experience serving on a board, can commit an average of ten hours per month and have a passion for community engagement. In particular we are looking for people with expertise in accounting, human resources, and management. As we are a Policy Governance board, knowledge and experience in this system of governance would be an asset. If you wish to learn more about North Okanagan Hospice Society please visit our website www.nohs.ca. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Board, please send an indication of your interest and a résumé of your work and board/volunteer experience to: Nominatingcommittee@nohs.ca by May 17, 2013
The City of Vernon is reviewing the Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP is Vernon’s guide for growth and development, and represents the community’s vision of what our city will be like in the future. This review is seeking to make the plan more effective in achieving the community’s vision. You can get involved in helping determine the future of Vernon. Please visit www.vernon.ca/talkocp to learn more about the process. Since February, there have been several opportunities to provide input into the OCP. Each session has included additional detailed information on specific topics for discussion and feedback. Check with www.vernon.ca/talkocp for more updates. Draft Land Use Plan, Sustainability and Regional Context Thursday, May 9 Alexis Park Elementary School, 4205 35 Street 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11 Fulton Secondary School, 2301 Fulton Road Noon - 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in having staff visit your neighbourhood or organization to discuss the OCP review, or for more information, please contact: Rob Miles, Long Range Planner 250-550-7830 • rmiles@vernon.ca
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“Our 26th annual Woman of the Year celebration is a very special community event which allows us to recognize a remarkable group of outstanding women,” says 2013 chairperson Colleen Barker. “We are thrilled to announce the 11 nominees for this year’s event, to be celebrated May 9 at Prestige Hotel and Conference Centre.” Ann COTTOn — AJA DElIvERy Despite a difficult childhood, Ann has blossomed into a kind and giving woman who helps others to overcome difficult, stressful times in their lives. She volunteers with Vernon Volunteer Bureau, Vernon Disability Resource Centre, Citizens on Patrol, SPCA, St. John Ambulance, Sweet Smiles Foundation, and Tetra Society. Ann’s business, AJA Delivery, operates as a volunteer service for the Salvation Army Food Hamper program, and devotes one day’s proceeds annually to a non-profit organization. She offers a home to the homeless and helps them arrange suitable shelter; shares clothing and food from her own cupboards to the needy; provides rides to appointments. “Ann has such a big heart that even though she has barriers, it doesn’t affect how she helps other people. She gives emotional support without judgement,” says nominator Kim Sanche. RuTh hOyTE — AE BERRy InsuRAnCE BROKERAgE Ruth’s seemingly boundless energy and dynamic devotion to family and community is applauded locally, regionally and provincially. A successful dance instructor and founder of Desert Moon Dancers, Ruth was recognized in 2013 by Okanagan Arts Council. Her exceptional contributions were celebrated 2000 and 2004 as a Woman of the Year nominee. Ruth has volunteered her leadership skills as president for Vernon Women in Business, Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Vernon Association, Vernon Dance Society, and North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society. She has served as a director on the Centreville Neighborhood Committee for Gateway Shelter, the Queen
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Where: Prestige Hotel and Convention Centre Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Award Ceremony: 6:15 p.m. Dress is semi-formal. Ticket price is $35 including taxes. Tickets can be purchased at www.vwib.com 2013 Platinum Sponsors: Vernon Women in Business, Kal Tire, By Inspired Design, NorVal Event Rentals, Prestige Hotel and Convention Centre. Diamond Sponsor: Gregory’s Fine Jewelry. For more information, please contact: Colleen Barker at 250-545-5258, e-mail cmbarker@telus.net Silver Star Excellence Program, Vernon Winter Carnival Society and the Vernon Public Art Gallery board. She is a strong advocate for economic development in the Vernon city core, serving on numerous municipal committees. Provincially, she serves the Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. “Ruth is a bigger-than-life matriarch, business colleague, community advocate and patron of the arts,” says nominator Lorna Robb. DEB lEROux — unITIng PROJECTs AnD CAPITAl Past-owner of Harris Flower Shop from 2005 to 2012, Deb has recently undertaken a new venture to support local non-profit organizations with grant funding. Deb shares her business knowledge and experience to local youth organizations through mentorship and one-to-one coaching. She has served since 2003 with the regional advisory committee at Vernon’s Okanagan College, with an emphasis on high school entrepreneurship programs through Community Futures’ “Dragon’s Den” competition and Start Up Weekend. Deb served on the Village of Lumby council from 2002
to 2008, participating on North Okanagan Regional District committees. An active member of the Kalamalka Rotary Club, Deb volunteers with the Queen Silver Star Excellence Program, and Sweet Smiles Foundation. “Deb continues to give back through her participation in various volunteer groups, committees and organizations,” says nominator Leigha Horsfield. TRuDy MCgRATh Trudy’s impact in the areas of education and music has been felt for many years in Vernon’s public school system and has not been diminished by her retirement from School District 22 in 2001, after 33 years as music educator to elementary school children. As president of the Vernon Music Teachers’ Association, Trudy combined her love of music and children into significant musical productions and district choral festivals. In 1992, she organized Vernon children into a mass choir to celebrate the opening and closing ceremonies of BC Winter Games. Trudy was a founding member of Vernon’s Performing Arts Centre. She currently sings with Counterpoint Choir and directs the Schubert Singers, who perform locally at retirement lunches or care facilities. She continues to direct the education and music departments at First Baptist Church, where she has organized mixed and handbell choirs, directed youth and children’s musicals, and organized an After School Kids club. She has reached out to Korean members with weekly English conversation classes. MElInA MOORE Born in Argentina and raised in New York City where she trained at the Juilliard School of Music, Melina has embraced the local community with passion and generosity. An internationally-acclaimed coloratura soprano, Melina demonstrates her passion for our community by performing for numerous fundraising events including the Vernon Rotary Carol Festival and Dance: The Evolution on behalf of VJH’s women and children’s ward.
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Vaccinations are a very important requirement in maintaining the health of your puppy or kitten. Generally the immunity of a puppy or kitten at birth begins to diminish at 6 - 8 weeks of age. This immunity was passed onto them through their mother’s milk. So as they reach weaning age, this immunity will start to drop off, making them dependent on their own immature immune system. That is where vaccinations come into play. Vaccinations contain small quantities of altered organisms that stimulate production of disease fighting cells. In order to achieve the best immune response, your pet requires a series of vaccinations. This stimulates their immune system to produce the disease fighting antibodies. There is a series of three vaccinations starting at 6-8 weeks and repeated every 4-6 weeks. It is very important that the regime is followed, and that the time in between boosters, does not exceed the 4-6 week mark. If the interval between boosters exceeds 4-6 weeks, any antibodies built up against disease may start to diminish, and you may have to start the series over again. Like any drug treatment, vaccinations cannot be 100% guaranteed. However, used in conjunction with proper nutrition and housing, vaccines offer your pet the best defence against disease.
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Melina is the cofounder of Studio Moore and now operates Valley Vocal Arts Studio, which is committed to bring the best of live theatre and local talent to Okanagan audiences, in collaboration with Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and Sparkling Hills Resort. “I have seen her perform for hundreds at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre in the same way she sang for 50 homeless people having Christmas dinner at the soup kitchen,” says one supporter. Dalvir Nahal Dalvir was born in India and raised in Vernon from the age of four. Employed at RBC and later at Ministry of Citizen Services, Dalvir has been active through her volunteer work with the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society, Vernon Punjabi Heritage Society, Social Planning Council, and Make a Wish Campaign. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011,
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Dalvir “courageously took her personal battle and turned it into a positive and public sharing of awareness,” personally raising $50,000 for McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Comfort Centre. Dalvir has shared her journey as guest speaker at 2011 Wine Women and Woods, CIBC Run for the Cure, and 2012 JCI Hospital Gala. In March 2013, Dalvir spearheaded the first Bollywood Bang (East Indian culture and South Asian cuisine) to raise funds for treatment support (antinausea drugs, transportation, day care) for cancer patients without health benefits. Claire raDforD Claire’s devotion and daily contributions as a real estate agent have fostered the evolution of Predator Ridge Golf Resort as a community over the past 14 years, and has earned her the honorary nickname of Mayor of Predator Ridge. Claire helps planning, expanding and developing the Predator Ridge community, and partakes in social and business events during her personal hours. She is an active book club member, participates in neighbourhood socials, and is an advocate of the trail system which she personally enjoys
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A Prayer for the Unborn Divine Savior, when Herod sought to murder you, your life was saved by the efforts of Mary and Joseph, who fled with you to safety in a foreign land. May all mothers and fathers look upon their unborn children with the same love and concern. I pray, O Lord, for all the unborn children, that they may know you and enjoy the blessings of eternal life in your kingdom. I pray even more that you will touch the hearts of all those who are tempted to harm the life of the unborn child, and fill them with the special love you have for innocent humanity. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend the souls of those children whose lives have ended before birth. May all who have sought the destruction of the life of an unborn child experience the grace of repentence and turn to you with contrite heart. Amen
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Hub Arts Collective, Ryan hopes to give a voice to youth, as well as celebrate all the artists in our community,” says nominator Jessika LaFramboise. DawN roy Girls and young women are now playing in almost every division of competitive football in Vernon, thanks to Dawn’s vision, determination and steadfast loyalty. “Dawn took the sport of youth football in Vernon from obscurity to prominence during her tenure with the Vernon Minor Football league,” says nominator Bill Tarr. “In my 40-plus years of experience, I have never known another young lady to play at the midget level on any competitive football team in Canada, much less a provincial championship team.” Dawn has also contributed her endless energy to the Vernon Volleyball Club, as a Baby Think It Over liaison between Vernon IODE and Seaton school, Kindale Development Centre, Girl Guides of Canada for the past 18 years, as unit leader, Deputy District Commissioner, Camp Tillicum committee member and provincially sponsored SOAR camping program. Dawn was honoured in 2011 with a nationally-recognized Gold Merit Award for her outstanding and exceptional contribution to Guiding. liNDa wills Vernon’s history is organized and accessible for future generations, thanks to the organizational skills and dedication of Linda Wills, who retired in 2004 after 20 years with the Vernon Museum as archivist and volunteer co-ordinator.
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DOG O POGO AGILITY GROUP Hosting sanctioned dog agility trial May 5 on baseball field at Armstrong IPE grounds 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Dogs will run in a series of events so there’s lots of action. Spectators welcome, so come and enjoy the dogs and their handlers and cheer them on. POLSON POND FISH OUT Hey, kids! Do you want to go fishing? The 12th annual Kalamalka Fly Fishers Polson Pond Fish Out May 5; 1,000 Rainbow trout will be put into Polson Pond for you to catch. Each trout weighs about ¾ of a pound (12 to 16 inches). You can keep two fish each day to take home for dinner. Polson Park main pond, fishing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bring your fishing rod, bobbers, barbless hooks, and worms. This is a free fishing event open to kids ages four to 14, an adult must accompany children under 12. RecITAL SeASON IS UPON US! After a year of hard work students throughout the valley are showing off their talents whether through dance schools, music studies or school plays. Debbie Parmenter, accompanied by Roslyn Frantz, is giving a singing recital at All Saints Church, 3205 - 27th St., May 5 at 2 p.m. as part of the Music at All Saints series. Admission is $10 with all funds raised going to the church. The program consists of music from the Romantic and Modern Ages in English, French and German and will last about one hour. Support the arts — it encourages the artists and enriches your soul. THe 24TH ANNUAL bOAT SHOw Vernon Yacht Club, 7919 Okanagan Landing Rd., just past Paddlewheel Park, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the MJO Communications Presents ...
Join legendary London West End and world-renowned Broadway Star Peter Karrie and coloratura soprano Melina Moore for a very special duo show of highlights from Mr. Karrie’s most famous productions, and the show that catapulted him to international fame: Andrew LLoyd Webber’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA RETURNS APPEARS NIGHTLY ON: • Friday, May 10th - Bottega (Kelowna, BC) • Saturday, May 11th - Sparkling Hill Resort (Vernon, BC) Check our website below for future dates
club and, though admission is always free to the public, we are asking that you help “fill the boat” for the food bank by bringing a non-perishable food item to place in the 2013 Chaparral H2O provided by Malibu Marine. This year features a fishing derby for the kids, sponsored by Surplus Herbys, with each entrant receiving a “goodie bag.” Yacht Dogs and Boat Burgers available for purchase and free sailboat rides and door prizes along with free draw for one-year associate membership to the club. The Pinup Girls will be on-hand to help with crowd control and the door prizes. Free shuttle provided by Kal Tire available to and from Marshall Field parking area. Visit www.vernonyachtclub.com to learn more. NORTH OKAN. HOSPIce SOcIeTY 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 THe cOMMUNITY-wIDe SING-ALONG May 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 390827 St. Vernon. Join us for an hour of singing your favourite hymns and gospel songs as Karl leads and the Sing-Along Band plays. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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KINDALe THRIFT STORe ARMSTRONG having a 25 cent Yellow Tag Sale on all clothing May 6 to 11. Come in and enter the free draw for a Mother’s Day basket for Mom. Books always 50 cents each or 3/$1 and children’s books are 25 cents or 5/$1. Open Mon. to Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2725 Patterson Ave. A cRIbbAGe MARATHON: 22 GAMeS May 6, Schubert Centre, 10 a.m. to approx. 6 p.m. Cost is $15 registration (per person); cash payback for tournament is 90 per cent. Also, 50/50 tickets, pull tabs. Coffee shop open for your convenience. Info., 250-545-6240. cOLDSTReAM cOMMUNITY PLANNING OPeN HOUSeS The District of Coldstream is hosting public Open House Planning Forums to discuss their Official Community Plan. The public, residents, property owners, business owners, and agricultural producers are invited to talk with planners and district councillors about a variety of topics during the forums which will be held May 6 at the Coldstream Women’s Institute and May 8 at the Lavington Fire Hall, from 3-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. will feature short presentations at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Information gathered will be considered in the process to update the OCP. SOLD MeeTS Society of Open Learning
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he Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary’s Annual Garden Fair will be held Saturday, May 11 in Polson Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a fun event for the whole family. There will be a humongous white elephant sale, concession stand, live entertainment, bake sale, kids’ corner (bounce and play, face painting, toy sale), handmade items by members, plant sale and a silent auction with a variety of prizes donated by local merchants. There will also be 30 local artisans and vendors. All profits go to equipment and patient comfort items for the hospital. In case of rain it will be held in Fulton secondary school, 2301 Fulton Rd.
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DRIVe-THRU bReAKFAST IN LAVINGTON Hosted by The Lavington Elementary School PAC May 7 between 6 and 8 a.m. at both the Petro-Canada and the Esso stations. Please come out and pick up your brown bag breakfast. If you are interested in pre-ordering, please contact Corry at 250-542-5740 or e-mail lavpac_fundr8zg@shaw.ca. Your breakfast will be available for pick-up at one of these two locations which will be confirmed back to you prior to the date. All breakfasts are by donation and are hoping for a minimum of $5 per breakfast bag. All breakfasts will contain: muffin, cookie, granola bar, yogurt, apple, juice box, coffee. Some bags may contain a surprise coupon or gift certificate QUeeN SILVeR STAR PROGRAM Applications available for ladies interested in becoming a Queen Silver Star candidate for 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 May 7 at 7 p.m. to answer questions. Applications due May 15. Info., Coleen Noel at 250-938-3588. ARMSTRONG TOASTMASTeRS cLUb Having its 25th anniversary and we would like you to join us for a fun evening of dessert and coffee. Armstrong Toastmasters is a fun relaxed club where you can learn or improve your public speaking and presentation skills. May 7 at 7 p.m. for warm-up, with casual meeting at 7:30 p.m., Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce. Info., Pat Weniger at 250-546-3276 or pweninger@telus.net VeRNON PUbLIc ART GALLeRY May 7 at 1 p.m., curat o r
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Local students to fill the skies with music Astronaut Chris Hadfield joins students across Canada to bring attention to music education in schools Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
Vernon area students are about to join the country and astronaut Chris Hadfield to fill the skies with music. The International Space Station commander is joining hundreds of thousands of students from communities across Canada on Monday as his final link to Earth before he returns home. The event, called Music Monday, will raise awareness about the importance of music education in Canadian schools and in our lives. At 10 a.m. Monday, Vernon students and their teachers are gathering to perform the official Music Monday song, I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing), co-written by Hadfield and Ed Robertson of The Barenaked Ladies and co-commissioned by CBC Music and the Coalition for Music Education. Music students from Alexis Park Elementary will be joining the C-Tones Choir from W.L. Seaton Secondary to perform the song at Vernon’s Wesbild Centre. “Alexis Park students are excited to
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international space station Cmdr. Chris Hadfield joins students from all over Canada, including here in Vernon, to participate in music monday. participate in Music Monday this year,” said Nicole Shaver, music teacher at Alexis Park. “This annual event celebrates music in our lives, and specifically the importance of music education in school. In our district, we are lucky to have a music
teacher in every elementary school. I wanted my students to feel connected to a larger community through music, so we are joining with the Seaton Secondary choir and singing together.” Alexis Park has also connected to
The Phantom and his ‘Christine’ reunite Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
The Phantom is returning. After a successful summer tour last year, Welsh tenor Peter Karrie is coming back to the Okanagan to perform the most beloved songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and other musical theatre treasures. Joining him once again is Vernon coloratura soprano Melina Moore, who teamed up with Karrie last year to play Christine to the tenor’s Phantom. Together they sang to sold-out audiences and
standing ovations. This spring tour, which starts in Kelowna Friday and travels to Vernon’s Sparkling Hill Resort Saturday, promises new repertoire and some surprise twists. “Peter and I have been sharing the stage for several years now, and I never tire of singing with him,” said Moore. “This tour will focus on much of the music of Phantom and Les Mis, and I feel I’m always elevated to higher levels as a singer when I perform with Peter. His energy on stage is remarkable, his commitment to his characters and
the sheer power and beauty of his world-renowned voice all humble me and exhilarate me.” Karrie, who has starred on Broadway and in London’s West End, calls his return to B.C. a “homecoming.” He was made an honorary Canadian citizen upon completing his Phantom role in Vancouver for close to a decade. Besides Phantom, Karrie’s other acclaimed and awardwinning roles have included the original Che in Evita for the first national tour of Britain, Jean Valjean in Les Misérables for more than
a decade at London’s Palace Theatre, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Palace Theatre, John Blackthorn in James Clavell’s Shogun on Broadway, Fagin in the acclaimed Cameron Macintosh production of Oliver!, Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof and Joby “Peg Leg” Churchill in the box office smash The Contender. Also the original cast members of Chess, Karrie played the role of Freddy Trumper, and was host of his own BBC television chat show, Peter Karrie.... Unmasked.
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be part of the event with Agnes Taylor Elementary school in Brampton, Ont., where Shaver’s sister is the music teacher. “It is exciting for my students to look on the map and see how many schools across Canada and around the world are learning the same song to sing at the same time,” she said. Also participating in the event are BX and Ellison Elementary Schools. “The magic of the event is that at the same point during that day, schools right across the country are united by one piece of music,” said Coreen Smith, music teacher at BX Elementary, adding students will perform along with staff in the school’s outdoor courtyard. “The idea is that if one were to open the door of his or her home and stand on the street on the first Monday in May, one would hear music and the skies would be filled with melody.” The Coalition for Music Education created Music Monday to celebrate the galvanizing power of music and demonstrate how that power is rooted in school music programs. “(It’s to) demonstrate that music needs to be strongly rooted in our school system, and importance should be placed on preserving quality music programs in our schools,” said Smith. The event will also be featured on a live webcast with Hadfield from the space station, now scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. Those wishing to tune in can visit http:// asc-csa.gc.ca/webcast.
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Vernon soprano melina moore is once again performing with Welsh tenor Peter Karrie on their Phantom of the opera returns tour through the okanagan this month.
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aniel Lugo, (Mark Wahlberg) Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson) and Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie) are body builders in Florida who decide to take their slice of the American pie by force. Kidnapping a wealthy local businessman with questionable ethics, they extort all of his money and property by torturing him. Taylor & Howe Unfortunately, the three of them are idiots and their hair-brained scheme falls apart due to their own stupidity. Pain and Gain is based on the true story of Lugo and his accomplices which took place in 1995. We say, “It’s big! It’s hard! It’s loud! And for some reason, it’s a comedy.” HOWE: I found Pain and Gain to be an enjoyable movie. Even though it is based on a true story, after reading some reports on what really went down in ‘95, I don’t know why director Michael Bay turned it into a comedy. If he had just made it as a serious film about a serious crime, Wahlberg, Johnson and Mackie could still have pulled off the roles they portrayed. TAYLOR: Known for coming from ‘80s music videos, graduating to glossy action movies such as Bad Boys, The Rock, then the Transformer series, Bay seems to pride himself on being perpetually adolescent. Flashy cuts, colourful scenery, flesh and frantic action interspersed with cinematic cliches, such as slow motion walking away from explosions, adorn Bay’s films. Pain and Gain is no exception. It’s
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Dwayne Johnson, Tony Shalhoub and Mark Wahlberg get personal in Pain and Gain. heavy on style, light on substance and is formatted as a comedy. Granted, the case of the Sun Gym Gang is pretty wacky, but to treat the tale so lightly might be disrespectful. HOWE: So it had everything you would expect from him then: flashy fast cars, chase scenes, fighting, lots of flesh and clothing that looked like they just stepped out of the ‘80s. Nice shell-suit, Mr. Wahlberg. Pain and Gain is packed full of references to living the American dream. Lugo wanted a slice of it, but went about it all the wrong way. Just like using steroids to pump up their bodies, he wanted the quick fix solution. TAYLOR: Although I’m not a fan of Bay, his glossy, flashy style fit into
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solo tours in Canada and the U.S. and appearances with symphonies around B.C. She also performs regularly at Vernon’s Sparkling Hill Resort and with The Dharma Dolls, a trio featuring fellow divas Judy Rose and Tanya Lipscomb. Dates for The Phantom of the Opera Returns tour include Bottega in Kelowna May 10; Sparkling Hill Resort, Vernon, May
11; Nk’Mip Cultural Centre, Osoyoos, May 15; Bench 1775 Winery, Naramata, May 16; Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, May 18; Okanagan Jewish Community Centre, Kelowna, May 27; Haney Heritage Village, Salmon Arm, May 30; and Lorenzo’s Café, Ashton Creek, May 31. Tickets for most of the performances are available at www.virtualvernon.com.
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The Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band placed second at the Kelvern Celtic Society’s Mini Meet, held at Trinity United Church in Vernon recently. The Highlanders affiliate, the Arran Campbell Memorial Pipe Band, placed a close third in the biannual competition for pipers, drummers and bands in the B.C. Interior. Many members of the KHPB and ACMPB also played pipes or drums individually, said Norm Crerar, Highlanders president. “This is a testament to the leadership of the two bands and the hard work of all the members.” The bands performed at the 35th annual Spring Fling, hosted in Revelstoke Saturday, which featured a parade, massed bands, skits, fun dance displays, banquet and a ceilidh. Both bands will be busy over the summer getting ready for the Okanagan Military
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Elizabeth Scott, representing the B.C. Choral Federation, presents the Herbert Drost Award to Molly Boyd following the April 27 concert of the Vernon Community Singers at Trinity United Church. The award is for distinguished service and longterm support of choral music in B.C. Boyd recently stepped down from 16 years as leader of the Vernon Community Singers, but will continue to sing in the group.
Vocal recital today at All Saints Support the arts by attending a local performance as recital season starts throughout the North Okanagan. “It encourages the artists and enriches your soul,” says Debbie Parmenter, who with Roslyn Frantz, is giving a singing recital at All Saints Anglican Church today as part of the
Music at All Saints concert series. The programme consists of music from the romantic and modern ages in English, French and German and will last approximately one hour. Today’s concert starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 with all funds raised going to All Saints. The church is located at 3205 - 27th St., Vernon.
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Time to dig out your treasures Art and antique appraisers return to Vernon art gallery Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Public Art Gallery welcomes local art and antique appraiser Peter Blundell and Vancouver’s Anthony Westbridge for another fascinating art and antique appraisal session. They bring their Antiques and Art from the Attic to the gallery Thursday. Blundell and Westbridge visited the VPAG exactly one year ago, where they appraised some interesting finds including a large tapestry, an ornate porcelain tea pot, a sword, and a collectable Beatles action figure set. “It’s always interesting to see what guests bring to the appraisal sessions. No matter the monetary worth, learning a bit about the history of something valuable to you and your family can make the item invaluable,” said Dauna Kennedy Grant, VPAG executive director. “Much like art, treasures and heirlooms are meaningful and give people great joy or tell a wonderful story. We welcome auditors to come and watch and learn at our very own Antique Road Show at the gallery.” A longtime publisher of Collector’s Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, and The Canadian Art Sales
Index, published for the last 30 years, Westbridge will be performing verbal opinions of market value on original art. Westbridge assesses a wide variety of art and is particularly interested in Canadian art and sculpture. He says he is looking forward to returning to the Okanagan with hopes that a rare, unique, or highly sought after piece of art is discovered. Blundell will also be performing verbal opinions of market value on antiques and collectibles, with some exceptions. He cannot appraise jewelry, coins, stamps, guns, and wristwatches. However, pocket watches and swords may be brought in. Individuals who wish to have large furniture pieces assessed are asked to bring in a portion of the piece, such as a drawer along with a photograph, and the item’s measurements. (Items thought to be more than 400 years old cannot be assessed in this format.) Only three items will be permitted per 15 minute booking, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $40 per session. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Contact 250-5453173 to book. Partial proceeds benefit exhibitions and programming at the VPAG. Public spectators are also welcome at no additional charge.
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Opening Day — Mother's Day Sunday, May 12th • 10 am to 5 pm
Kick off the season with stage coach rides, exhibitors, new baby lambs, carding and spinning, colouring station, lawnmower racing for the guys, dress up in old time costumes and get that family photo or … BRING YOUR TOONIES and make Mom some special gifts … a beaded bracelet • paint a bird house or canvas painting • create your own Fascinator • Mom's and Grandma's get in FREE! • Vendors • Tour the houses • Lawnmower races for all the Dad's waiting for Mom • Get that Old Fashioned Photo • Colouring Station • Croquet and Bocci Games • Gift Shop • General Store with old fashioned candy
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The Kids Help Phone will keep ringing thanks to a $10,000 donation by the Sandman Hotel Group The Canadian-owned and operated hotel corporation raised the money through the charity Gift of Giving by ensuring that all 42 of its locations participated in the initiative, which ran from Nov. 15 to Jan. 15. For the campaign, $1 from every reservation made under the Gift of Giving rate was donated to Kids Help Phone, a free, professional and anonymous online and phone counselling service for young people. All donations matched by Sandman. “We are extremely pleased with the results from the campaign and feel that we certainly made the right choice when we partnered with Kids Help Phone,” says Salim Kassam, vice-president of marketing for Sandman. “Just seeing how much support they provide to youth in crisis is remarkable and inspiring.” To find out more about Kids Help Phone, visit www.kidshelpphone.ca
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Staples Canada is spreading the wealth through a $275,000 donation to 12 non-profit organizations. Through the Staples Foundation and the new 2 Million and Change program, company associates chose which organizations to support. To qualify for the grants, organizations must focus on education, entrepreneurship or the environment. Breakfast for Learning, the top recipient, will use its $100,000 grant to ensure hundreds of hungry school-age children receive a healthy meal and snack every day of the school year to help them succeed. Kids Help Phone, who received a $75,000 donation, will focus on educating, supporting and counselling youth to ensure their well-being and help them prepare for academic success. Salvation Army will use its $50,000 grant to enhance their Newport Adventure Camp, which serves inner city children between the ages of 11-17 throughout the summer, with a focus on their basketball and computer training programs. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) used the $25,000 contribution to support its Earth Hour campaign, mainly to help fund the enhancement and distribution of the Earth Hour toolkits for participating Canadian schools and businesses. Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada will use its $15,000 to support the Day of Pink anti-bullying campaign, and the Capital One Race for Kids, a fundraiser in support of the organization’s programs and services. In addition, Junior Achievement, Future Possibilities for Kids and YMCA each received $2,000 grants, and Evergreen, ACE, the Learning Partnership and TakingITGlobal each received $1,000.
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“The Okanagan region has a number of truly outstanding experiences that can set this area apart and this Bucket List program goes to the core of the co-operative nature of the regional strategy,” said Mandziuk. “YLW provides the perfect launching point for a program that will utilize a variety of promotional tactics to raise awareness in the global marketplace about what the Okanagan has to offer as a premier yearround tourism destination.” With the airport as a backdrop, the program was officially kicked off Friday morning. “The Okanagan Bucket List is a simple but powerful marketing franchise demonstrating that we are stronger together than in isolation,” said Brad Pelletier, vice-president of Predator Ridge. “The more we as a region partner come together to influence and promote our product and experiences, the greater the experience the tourist will have in the Okanagan.” The program will feature extensive advertising at the airport, making it hard to miss for anyone arriving. In addition to large signs touting the website address on the outside of all arrival gates and YLW's airplane loading bridges, there will also be signs promoting the program lining the inside of the loading bridges to be seen as passengers deplane. Airport director Sam Samaddar said the move is not only an economic generator for the region, it is also a money maker for YLW as it will generate what he described as a significant amount of revenue for
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Obituaries PARTRIDGE Audrey Mary It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Mary Partridge on April 30, 2013 in Vernon, BC. A service will be announced at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca
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February 23, 1929 ~ April 27, 2013
Wilma Jackson
Feb. 14, 1925 ~ April 23, 2013 On April 23rd, 2013 Wilma passed away peacefully in Vernon Jubilee ,ospital her family at her side, aŌer having a severe stroke. She was 88. Wilma was born on Feb. 14, 1925 in Grinrod, BC to parents George and Vera Lopaschuk. She was the oldest of Įve children. Her fondest memories were the 3 years her family lived in Whitehorse, Yukon while her father was employed by the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. Wilma’s family moved to Vernon in 1938 and acreage was bought on Silver Star Road. Wilma met the love of her life Robert Jackson while babysiƫng for his brothers children. She waited for Bob through the war years and when he returned they married on April 25, 1946. They had two daughters. Wilma and Bob had acreage on B.X. Road where they lived for over 50 years. Wilma loved gardening and her Ňowers. She put up many ũars of preserves over the years. She loved to cook and her baking was renowned at many family funcƟons and church banjaars. Wilma was a long Ɵme member of All Saints Anglican Church. Wilma was predeceased by her husband Robert Jackson, parents George and Vera Lopaschuk, sister Doreen Disher, and great-grandson Lucas Nelson. She will be sadly missed by daughters Cheryl (John) Heady of Burnaby, BC and Sandra Nelson of Vernon, BC, granddaughter Amy (Fred) Peters of Lethbridge, AB, great-grandchildren Dylan, Paige and Emily all of Lethbridge, AB. As well as her brothers, sister and many nieces and nephews and extended family. Special thanks goes to the staī at Silver Springs where she has resided for the past 3 years and the community care staī that has helped her in recent months. Our graƟtude goes to Dr. Dippenaar and Dr. Botha, and the nurses in emergency and on 2nd Ňoor west for the care and comfort they provided.
It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Leonora Burden. She is survived by her beloved husband, Orville, to whom she was married for 66 years; her children: Earl (Ann), Karen, Marvin (Debra), Sharen (Ken), Garry (Sue); brother Ted (Lill) and sisters: Josie, Marion, Beatrice (Henry). Leonora will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren: Jayson (Katherine) Coreena, Natalie, Angela and great grandchildren: Isaak, Faith, Wyatt and brother-in-law, Matt. She was predeceased by her sister, Lillian. Leonora was born to to Cornielus and Ann Giesbrecht of Herbert, Saskatchewan. The family moved to Abbotsford, BC in 1937. Leonora met Orville early in 1946 and they married August 23, 1947 and moved to Langley, BC. They started a family and by the age of twenty-four had five children. Needless to say, her full time job was being a wife, mother and homemaker. After raising her family she went to work in care facilities where she loved looking after the elderly. Leonora and Orville moved from Langley to Armstrong, BC in 1981 and she continued to work in a job that she loved at Willowdale. She had many talents being an excellent cook, baker, sewer, knitter, quilter and numerous other handmade crafts. She loved her family, friends and relaxing in her vegetable and fruit gardens. Leonora was a strong supporter of BC Children’s Foundation. The family requests no flowers. “She is gone but not forgotten”. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at Hullcar Hall (Hullcar and Deep Creek Crossroads, Armstrong). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca .
CremaƟon arrangements have been made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd. 5605 - 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187
Born August 15, 1953, passed away October 31, 2012. Sean is lovingly remembered by his wife, Debra, son Jason, stepsons hris and Jeī, his father Eelson, brothers WatricŬ and Kelly, sisters Shelagh (John) and Laura (Al), many nieces and nephews and a great many friends. Sean’s friends and family are invited to a celebraƟon of Sean’s life at 5648 Allenby Cres., in Vernon between 2 and 4 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam In Loving Memory of our Dear Sister
Julie Tamiko Sakakibara May 5, 2011
As time goes by without you, and days become another year they hold so many precious memories and a million silent tears. To us Julie, you were so special what more is there to say, except to wish with all our hearts that you were here today. We love you and miss you dearly Sachie & Harold, Ak & Mia, Yosh & Sharon, Ken, Len, Taeko, Tosh & Marilyn
In Loving Memory of
Norleen R. Lee
Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
CremaƟon will precede, the funeral will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2͗00pm at All Saints Anglican Church with Reverend Chris Harwood-Jones oĸciaƟng. Tea to follow. /n lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons in memory of Wilma may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Sean Kevin Itterman
BURDEN, LEONORA (nee: Giesbrecht)
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Help Wanted Full-time journeyman mechanic / 2 or 3 year apprentice req’d for fast-paced automotive shop. Apply in person to Courtesy Motors @ 4313 31 St, Vernon BC. Wages negot. depending on experience.
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An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051. Brodex Industries LTD requires full time machinist mainly Monday to Friday. Some overtime may be required. Competitive wages & benefits. Email resume to brodex@shawbiz.ca or Mail: 3751 Hwy. 97N Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z2 Experienced Class 1 Driver to operate various types of equipment in the local area. Fax resume and abstract to 250-545-3075 F/T & P/T Front counter person req. Must work weekends, apply at Jim’s Place after 4pm.
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Now Hiring Seasonal full & part time hotel housekeeping. Please contact Housekeeping manager at 250-503-3424.
Small company looking for a flexible P/T leading to F/T employee. Must have some maintenance skills & be able to lift 50lbs. Some janitorial exp. an asset. Respond by email to marlainenjack@hotmail.com
SYSTEMS administrator F/T position at Vernon Christian School. Visit our website www.vcs.ca/employment for job description & qualifications
Computers/ Info systems
Computers/ Info systems
Restaurant opening on Westside Rd Looking to add to our team Food safe/Serving it right essential. Call 250-550-6905 Small company looking for a flexible P/T employee for work at the Food Court at the Village Green Centre. Some duties incl. sanitizing the tables & trays, garbage removal, etc. Looking for an outgoing, customer service oriented individual. Respond by email to marlainenjack@hotmail.com Specialty cleaning & sales company looking for P/T laborer & installer. Clean driving record. $12/hr to start. 250-309-6586
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Splatsin Health Services Splatsin Band P.O. Box 460 Enderby, BC V0E 1V0 Phone (250) 838-9538 Fax (250) 838-9548
542-8620
JOB POSTING Position: Title and Rights Operations Manager
RECEPTION FULL TIME Skills and Abilities ‡ (xcellent interpersonal sNills and team building sNills ‡ Analytical, problem solYing, and decision maNing sNills ‡ 3rofessional phone manner ‡ Ability to handle stressful situations ‡ MultitasNing, organi]ational sNills ‡ Ability to exercise tact, good Mudgement and con¿dentiality ‡ (ffectiYe Yerbal, written and listening communication sNills ‡ Ability to deal with others effectiYely and ef¿ciently ‡ Ability to worN independently, organi]e and prioritise ‡ 5eliable Transportation ‡ Valid driYer’s license Education, Training and Experience ‡ 2f¿ce Administration accreditation an asset ‡ 2f¿ce experience and Computer literacy a must (xcel, Word, 3ublisher and 2utlooN reTuired Please send Resumes to the attention of: Charlene William 32 Box 0 (nderby BC V0( 1V0 (MA,/: CharleneBwilliam#splatsin.ca )A;: 250 3 2131 DEADLINE FOR RESUMES: MAY 24, 2013.
Term: Full Time Splatsin (formerly known as Spallumcheen Indian Band) has an opening for an operations manager in the title and rights department. Role Purpose: The Title and Rights Operations Manager will oversee day to day operation s of the department and department staff. 4uali¿cations and experience: ‡ ‡ • • • • •
'iploma in a natural resource related Âżeld or minimum 2 years related experience Knowledge and understanding of Âżrst nations title and rights issues Good written and oral communication skills Good organizational and problem solving skills Ability to be proactive and be solution focused Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience in working within a First Nations Community and Organization
Salary: To commensurate with experience Closing date: May , 2013 Apply in Writing to: Charlene William Splatsin 3O Box 0 Enderby BC V0E 1V0 Fax: 250 3 2131 Email: charlene_william@splatsin.ca
ALEXANDER’S LIQUOR STORE REQUIRES PERMANENT PART-TIME (25 - 30 HRS/WK) LIQUOR STORE CLERK Must be able to work a variety of shifts including Evenings and Weekends. SIR required. Experience an asset. Apply in person to 12408 Kal Lake Rd, Coldstream
CDA required.
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced CDA to work in a friendly environment. Ortho and Prostho an asset. Mail resume to P.O. Box 238, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 or email docroc@telus.net Edo Japan hiring FT/PT Cooks/Cashiers. Full benefits. Please apply at the Fruit Union Plaza.
VIDEO PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
SENIOR WINDOWS ADMINISTRATOR
Kal Tire is a Canadian company that was founded in 1953 and has grown to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer. Based in Vernon, BC, Kal Tire has Àourished by focusing on customer serYice and teamworN. Kal Tire’s Ney differentiator is its 5000 Kal Tire team members who are committed to exceeding the customer’s expectations with the best technical sNills, Tuality products, competitiYe prices and exceptional serYice aYailable anywhere.
Kal Tire is a Canadian company that was founded in 1953 and has grown to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer. Based in Vernon, BC, Kal Tire has Àourished by focusing on customer serYice and teamworN. Kal Tire’s Ney differentiator is its 5000 Kal Tire team members who are committed to exceeding the customer’s expectations with the best technical sNills, Tuality products, competitiYe prices and exceptional serYice aYailable anywhere.
We are seeNing a motiYated and experienced Video 3roduction Coordinator to Moin our Communications team based in our ofÂżce in Vernon, BC.
We are seeNing a motiYated, well rounded professional to Moin our ,nformation 6erYices ,6 Team based in our Vernon 2fÂżce.
A detailed Mob description and list of TualiÂżcations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be Yiewed on our website at Naltire. com/careers.
A detailed Mob description and list of TualiÂżcations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be Yiewed on our website at www.Naltire.com/careers.
Kal Tire offers a competitiYe compensation and beneÂżts pacNage, along with a company wide proÂżt sharing plan that recogni]es indiYidual and team contributions.
Kal Tire offers a competitiYe compensation and beneÂżts pacNage, along with a company wide proÂżt sharing plan that recogni]es indiYidual and team contributions.
Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Video Production Coordinator opportunity. ,nterested applicants are reTuested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Video Production Coordinator and Job ID# 795 in the subject line. We thanN all applicants for their interest only those under consideration will be contacted.
Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Senior Windows Administrator opportunity. ,nterested applicants are reTuested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Senior Windows Administrator and Job ID# 704 in the subject line. We thanN all applicants for their interest only those under consideration will be contacted.
For current career opportunities please visit us today! kaltire.com/careers
For current career opportunities please visit us today! kaltire.com/careers
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WANTED: A PRESS ASSISTANT (FLYBOY) TO START IMMEDIATELY 36 hours per week. Shift work. Must be physically fit and safety oriented.Please apply in person to Black Press 4407-25th ave Vernon BC.
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Stroke Recovery Association of BC is looking for a Coordinator for Vernon branch. Enjoy working with people, building good relationships, and handle disabilities. Thursdays 9:30-12:30. Call 250-260-8029 Universal Packaging is looking for Production Line Workers. Must be able to work shift work and own steel toe boots. Starting rate is $11.50/hr plus incentives and benefits after 9 months of permanent full time employment. Resumes accepted at the front desk at 1810 Kosmina Rd or email careers@unipack.ca
Medical/Dental CDA with experience required for P/T at a busy dental office. Prostho Module an asset. Drop resume at 3102 34th St, Vernon, BC or fax 250-5458942
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GRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately! Experienced! Must have a valid driver’s licence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250871-0208.
Work Wanted A1. Yard cleaning, dump runs, weed & hedge trimming, lawn care. Paul @ 250-550-4256
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651925 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 2501 58 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 9T5
Food Counter Attendants Full Time / Shift Work
Nights • Overnights • Early Mornings • Weekends
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$10.25 / Hour Apply in person or Email: timhortons2362@hotmail.com
WELLNESS CLERK Askew’s is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to provide customers with friendly, helpful service and support in our Wellness Center located in our new Salmon Arm store. As a part of the Askew’s team, you must possess excellent customer service skills and have an interest in and extensive knowledge of herbs, vitamins, minerals, homeopathies, and special diets. Product knowledge is essential. This is a permanent part time position. Visit our website at www.askewsfoods.com for more information on this position.
Job Fair Please join us at:
Heritage Square - 3904 - 27th Street, Vernon Thursday, May 9, 2013 12:00 pm – 2 pm
Business Administration Degree, Diploma, & CertiďŹ cates
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Kindale Developmental Association
CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT FACILITATOR
This position will facilitate an employment service providing customized, inclusive employment opportunities for adults with developmental and other disabilities. Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Social Work, counselling or related field - or equivalent combination of education and experience. Background in employment counselling, sales and marketing and experience supporting persons with disabilities an asset. Skills with data collection and outcome management required.
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY INSPECTOR (CASUAL / ON CALL) The Regional 'istrict of North Okanagan wishes to Âżll a temporary on call position of Recycling and 'isposal Facility Inspector. Reporting to the R'F Operations Manager, the R'F Inspector is responsible for inspecting vehicles and directing customers to ensure that municipal solid waste and recyclable materials are deposited in the appropriate designated locations. This position is also responsible for providing information to customers about use of the facility, and for general maintenance duties. This is a casual / on call temporary position with a minimum of one (1) shift per week from May 23, 2013 Âą November 10, 2013 at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Recycling and 'isposal Facility or the Greater Vernon Recycling and 'isposal Facility A list of TualiÂżcations, along with further information regarding the Regional 'istrict of North Okanagan may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca. Applications, quoting Competition No. 13-17 will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 to: Human Resources Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Fax: (250) 550-3719 E-mail: hr@rdno.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or e-mail enquiries please.
Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Website: www.kindale.net Fax 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Venture Training Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community. We are currently seeking
Regular Part time Residential Workers
Qualifications:
*First Aid Certificate *Class 4 Drivers License *Foodsafe *Satisfactory Criminal Record Check *Community/Support Worker Certificate or Equivalent
Wages as per BCGEU Collective Agreement Please submit current resume with cover letter by May 8, 2013 to: Human Resources Manager, VDACL 4240 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, BC V1T 6H3 Fax: 250-549-3394 • Email: hrvdacl@gmail.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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to join our amazing team. Applicant must be a team player, self motivated, have excellent communication skills and a passion for our industry. Some clientele is an asset. Must be available Saturdays. Esthetician experience with BioSculpture & Eminence is an asset. Stylist experience with Kevin Murphy, Davines is an asset. Please apply in person with resume to #200 - 3101 48th Avenue, Vernon (next to Sears)
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or fax to (250) 542-7952
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Discover the benefits of belonging to our global family. Now hiring in the following departments: Front Desk, Night Audit, Housekeeping. Email resumes to resumes@hollypark.org or apply in person at the hotel (5300 Anderson Way) on Wednesday, May 8th, between 2 PM to 5 PM, or Saturday, May 11th, between 9 AM to Noon. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot Vernon 5300 Anderson Way, Vernon, BC
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
• Approximately 16-20 hrs of work/week. • Must possess sound computer skills & excellent client service skills. • Adapts well to change, changing priorities & multi-tasking. • Keen attention to detail and extremely organized. • Compensated in the $10.00-$15.00/hr range, based on experience & skills. • This position does NOT offer medical/dental benefits, nor does it offer any benefits package. The ideal person for this position thrives on being a “support personâ€? to a high-energy, A-type personality. Loves to cross the T’s and dot the I’s. Loves to ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
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Westwood Electric is currently recruiting for the position of Proposal Assistant who will be based in our office in Vernon, BC. This exciting opportunity calls for a very detail oriented individual with great organizational skills. This position will be responsible to meet a multitude of objectives including, but not limited to: Key Responsibilities: • Develop and prepare project Proposals that respond to Requests for Quotes (RFQs) • Ensure the Proposals in progress are in compliance with instructions (ie. formatting and structure) • Manage the distribution of all RFQs • Re-write/edit Proposals for customer driven revisions • Prepare and maintain all customer Pre-Qualification forms and websites • Develop custom, create new and maintain existing labour rate schedules as required • Back-up reception as needed • Maintain up-to-date WCB and Insurance Certificates Requirements: • Comprehensive understanding of MS Office in its entirety • Detailed, organized and results-oriented personality • The ability to break down RFQ language and understand it • Communication — strong and effective verbal and written communication skills • Business Administration Certificate or Diploma is an asset All applications will be handled in confidence and should be e-mailed quoting the job title and posting #13-03 HRBC to: jobs@westwoodcompanies.com or fax to: 250-542-8586 Attn: Human Resources Department. Closing date: May 20, 2013. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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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.
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Excellent 2nd & 3rd crop, grass hay, nutrient analysis avail. 250-546-6158. Shavings or sawdust 150 yard loads.Cedar or Fir.Bark mulch. Delivered. 1 (250)8386630
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Livestock 10 Laying hens, $10 ea. 10 poulets, $5 ea. 10 chicks, $2.50 ea. 250-275-1626
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BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class June 6th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322
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Training Leading to Employment Opportunities Kindale is a progressive organization that provides individualized person centered services. If you are compelled to provide quality services, are community focused, enjoy a challenge and are willing to learn and try new things you may be interested in this opportunity. Kindale Developmental Association will be offering the following paid training opportunity to select candidates: Developmental Service Worker This is an established program of training that provides classroom and hands-on supported learning. With the completion and certification, participants will be qualified to positions within Kindale Developmental Association supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. For consideration applicants must be/ have: At least 19 years of age Grade 12 diploma Be in good Health A Class 5 driver’s license Clear criminal record check First Aid certification Available to start May 13, 2013 Please send in a letter of interest to: Samantha Fairweather Residential Options Manager Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Website: www.kindale.net Fax 250-546-3053 Email: samantha_fairweather@kindale.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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Concrete
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Construction
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Landing
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www.landingconstruction.ca • 250-308-7500
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1-800-717-SOIL (7645) TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
LAWN & GARDEN
Concrete
Cedars 6’ to 7’ $20. Also other trees, Junipers & Shrubs.
Call Matt 250-306-9896
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Organic Soil
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LANDSCAPING
CLEANUPS, POWER RAKING, AERATION, PRUNING, SHRUB & HEDGE TRIMMING, MOWING, MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
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250-938-0415
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• SPRING CLEANUP • Leaf Removal • Mowing • Aeration • Nutrient Management • Weeding • Pruning • Shrub & Hedge Shaping
Call Jake BUS. CELL. 250-351-5478
Call Brad Slichter at (250) 307-8387 Affordable prices, done professionally.
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES CONCRETE
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We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price. Book now!
Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193
DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
Bonded & Insured Contact us for ALL types of eco-friendly cleaning!
Call Melissa 250.804.7979 Email: clean@girlsgonegreen.ca
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
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Driveways, Retaining walls, Patios, Decks, Sidewalks & steps FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
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549-0115
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CARWAY STUCCO
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SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Ph: 307-0387
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
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Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Western Red Cedar
Lazy Boy recliner, dark rose, $95. 2nd recliner darker beige, $45. Both chairs in v/good cond. Tall milk cans $40. 1250-546-3683
SAWDUST SHAVINGS HOG FUEL 250.308.6434
5pc patio set, like new. 2 glider rockers w/stools. $250 obo. 250-542-9761 Electrolux Vacuum, good cond. $25.; White toilet, needs floater, $25.; (250)558-0835
Garage Sales
Mens mountain bike, 15 speed, new, only used twice. $100 firm. Selling for health reasons. (250)542-7522 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
Misc. Wanted PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 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
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Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 • Phone (250) 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
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250-545-8294
Real Estate
For Sale By Owner
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Acreage for Sale
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6.44 acres Arrow Lakes Area, well & road to site for trailer $96,600. 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net
Apt/Condos for Sale Affordable Home Ownership Renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with covered parking. Central location. 5% down, 25 yrs @ 2.89% $593.39/mo + $315.75/mo strata. Quick possession. Call Michele Blais Sutton Lakefront Realty ® ® MLSMLS 10049726 250-549-3944 250-549-3944
Houses For Sale
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FIRST TIME BUYERS
Why rent when you can own?
Landscaping Business, well established (20yrs) c/w excavator, attachments for rockwalls, lowbed trailer. For more information call 250-309-0404
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For Sale By Owner
Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
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
■ 1 Bedroom From $610 ■ Adult ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down)
Vernon
250-549-7258 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
Rentals Acreage 1+ acres, secure. Lease or rent. Payment open for offers. Call Ron (250)542-5728
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
250-503-7315
A New Tradition of Quality Living
Sun Valley Mall Ltd.
Darren Chinchilla
Vernon
250-549-7258
Business for Sale
Townhouses
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 $20.00 includes tax.) Please take Garage Sale signs down after sale.
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
Tom 250-308-8778
You Belong
• New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES
BULK SALES
Garage Sales
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WHITESTONE
1044 Middleton Way, Vernon
ALSO FILL AVAILABLE
2012 Shop Rider Ltd edition scooter, barely used, $2500 obo. 250-549-0644.
Decorative Concrete, Sealing & Much More.
WINDOWS & DOORS
CLEANING
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN
250-503-7926
ACCREDITED BUSINESS
PEOPLES CHOICE
DRYWALL
Misc. for Sale
Russ Gauthier
PAINTING
Available end of April
1 Bedroom Unit N/S, N/P. Please call
250-275-6224
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon LAKEVIEW PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, DW, AC, on-site laundry, nice view, adult oriented. Available immediately. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
250-542-5580 VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS
1604 31st Street
45+ Building
2 Bedroom From $745 Move in Incentives for Seniors • NS/NP • Heat and Water Incl. • Fresh Paint, Very Clean • Parking • Coin Laundry • Balcony • Elevator
250-558-9696
250-309-1742 Bachelor suite, shared washrooms, some furnished with TV. $500 including utilities & cable TV. $50 Safeway food coupon given at start of tenancy. vernonhomes.ca/forrent
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments 2 bedroom Townhouse Walk to downtown Covered parking From $765 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158 1&2 bdrm, East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250260-5870. 1 & 2 bdrm suites available immediately, both D.T Locations. $650. to $795. Cat ok. Lrg Storage. Call Jo 250-540-7961
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1bd, BX, furn’d, private entry, balcony, beautiful view. Suits 1 person. No dogs, N/S, $600 incl utils., 250-542-3450
250-309-1742
1bdrm suite + den, quiet 4-plex, close to Hospital/downtown, mature single person, n/s, n/p. $675 incl util. 250558-3921. 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
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 2010 GMC Train, 4dr, 70K, extended warranty, new tires. $20,000 obo. 250-275-7683
Rentals
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Commercial/ Industrial
Homes for Rent
The
CLIFFS
980 2 bdrm $ 1000
2 bdrm $ 1 bath suite ...
/mo
2 bath suite....
/mo
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 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 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, quiet convenient location near Schubert Center & bus route. Rent incl hot water, cable, parking, F/S. N/S. 50+. $620. Call (250)309-3763 1bdrm suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $675+DD. 250-549-4220 1 LARGE bdrm 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 Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 35+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no/pets, $590 +DD. 250-549-4220 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 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $750/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail Now. 250-869-9788 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 1 and 2 bdrm suites available to mature renter. No dogs/ No smoking building close to downtown 650.00 and up, scooter parking. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-5405254
Commercial/ Industrial
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
Commercial Lease
Downtown Vernon Newly renovated, great location, first month FREE!
250-558-1166 Commercial Lease Downtown Vernon. Newly renovated, great location, 1st month FREE. (250)558-1166
Duplex / 4 Plex 1700 sq.ft luxury unit, open concept. 3+1 bdrm, 14’ ceilings, 2 full bath, huge walk-in closet, fireplace, 5 appl. Super insulated = quiet + low util, double carport, storage, no maintenance yard, small patio, no dogs. Avail now. $1000 +util. 250 308 9182. 2bdrm 1ba, newly reno’d. $900 +60% util. w/d hookup. n/s, n/p. 250-309-4657. 2bdrm, lower unit, available immediately, 5-appl, ample parking. $850. Call Jo 250540-7961 3bdrm+garage, Harwood area small pet considered. (n/p preferred)$1200 + 60% utils or $1350. all inclusive. Avail Now. 250-869-9788. 3 plex,3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, nice, clean,reno’d,available now. 4016-PV Rd 250-503-6034 or 250-307-5120. 5bdrm, 2bath, S.Vernon, quiet cul-de-sac, NS/NP incl, F/S, W/D $1200+util 250-307-3586. 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 2 bdrm mobile home w/addition,f/s, w/d hook up, RV truck parking, pets neg., avail now $800 +util. 250-542-7179. In Lumby 2bdrm @ $600/mo. 2bdrm @ $800/mo. f/s, w/d. No dogs. 250-503-7044
Homes for Rent AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST
3 Bedroom Farmhouse, fenced yard, 5 appl, 5 min. to town. Pets + horses welcome. $1800/mo incl. util. + DD & pet deposit.
250-549-7405
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon PARKER COVE 2+1 bdrm house, across the street from park and lake, beautiful spot with huge deck, F/S, DW. Available immediately. $920/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. TRUCKER’S SPECIAL Old 3 bdrm house on acreage by Swan lake Junction. Wood stove, F/S, W/D. $900/mo. Available immediately. Sorry NS, small pet ok.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 1758 sq. ft., high traffic area across from Central Hardware. Available immediately. Gross lease $1300/mo.
250-542-5580
250-542-5580
www.RentToOwnVernon.com
NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE Overhead door - 9’x9’, 1528 ft. $1080 month gross Call Ray @ 250-549-0198
RENT TO OWN
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250-549-7258 4bdrm 2ba Vernon home. 4 appl, lrg yrd, $1200 + util. N/P. 778-475-3778
REALTOR® REALTOR PROPERTY MANAGER MANAGER PROPERTY ®
Huge 55 acre acre property property close close •• Huge to town with 5 bedroom to town with 5 bedroom (dated) home, home, 2½ 2½ bath, bath, (dated) shop, shed. shed. $1800. $1800. shop, bedroom well-kept well-kept home home •• 44 bedroom in Lavington. Large fenced in Lavington. Large fenced yard. 55 newer newer appliances. appliances. yard. Garge, deck, deck, gas gas fireplace. fireplace. Garge, 2½ baths. baths. Partly Partly furnished. furnished. 2½ No pets. pets. $1400. $1400. No
vernonhomes.ca/forrent bedroom side side of of duplex, duplex, •• 33 bedroom fenced yard, family area, fenced yard, family area, work space space downstairs. downstairs. No No work pets. $885. $885. pets. bedroom 1½ 1½ bath bath •• 22 bedroom townhouse in in great great shape, shape, townhouse good layout. layout. No No pets. pets. 22 stall stall good parking. 11 year year lease. lease. $800. $900. parking.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent 4bdrm, 3bath, executive f/s,d/w, w/d,Kal Lake view, $1800pm +util.(250)308-9044 4bdrm, 3bath, quiet Easthill Close to VSS very nice home $1350+utils. 250-300-7251 4bdrm just renovated country home, f/s, w/d, no indoor pets, large yard, ns, written refs. $900/mo. Call after 6:30pm. 1-250-547-6703 6497 Bella Vista Rd, w/lakeview, 3bdrm upper flr, 1 1/2 bath, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail May 15, start pay only June 1st. R/R. $1150 + gas, 250-9382166, 250-545-4685 East Hill: 3bdrm, 3ba, a/c, central vac. lrg kitchen, dining room, rec room, deck/carport. N/S, N/P. Ref req. $1400/mo + util. 250-542-7982 North BX, very nice view, 5bdrm, 3 bath, ns/np $1500 + util., avail Now. 250-558-2988 Silver Star Executive Gorgeous 4bdrm, 3.5bath home, tastefully furnished & fully equipped, avail. now to Nov. 30, NS, NP, $1400/mo. +util. (250)549-7016
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Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
Auto Financing
Recreation For rent 2 cabins and 2 lots. 50x100 on Okanagan Lake Avail. now. 1-604-794-3318
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 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 2 BDRM bright lake view walk out in OK Landing. W/D, F/S, Parking, Util Incl. N/s, n/p, 1Per $700, 2Per $850 Month. Avail Immediate. 250-3082545 2bdrm, near bus rte & Village Green Mall, ns/np, w/d. Suits mature adults. DD RR $850. util/incl. May 1. 250-542-5728 Ground flr daylight, 1bdrm w/garden, w/d, heat/light, carport. 6 km east of Enderby. N/S, N/P. Avail June 1. $650/mo. 250-838-9676 Oyama: Lrg 2bdrm basement suite, N/S, N/P. $1000/mo. Jerry 250-549-0224
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! $3,900. (Kelowna) Phone Derek: 250-718-4969
Utility Trailers Specialty Trailer Rentals specialty hot shot service, specialty const. fence rentals www.specialtytrailerrentals.com 250-558-9000, Vernon.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
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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.
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Boats 17 1/2’ Clipper Tripper fiberglass canoe. Great shape. $800. 250-546-9737 1993 162 Malibu 3L, 135hp, inboard. No trailer. 436hrs. $7000 obo. 250-542-4125 22 Ft. Reinell sailboat & EZ Loader trailer. Ready to sail. $3500 Phone: 250-498-1369 Email: jctipman@telus.net
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
Trucks & Vans 1997 GMC pickup 229,000 klms good shape $4650 OBO 250-558-8187 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, $9,500.obo 1 (250)307-0002 2007 Ford Super Duty crew cab, long box, diesel, auto, 4x4, xlt head studs, egr delete done, mechanic/bodyman special. Runs great. $6950 obo. 1 -250-546-0994. Armstrong. 87 Nissan Ext Cab 4x4, 5spd, 4cyl, 90 front end. $1000 obo. 250-545-1988
Adult
Adult Escorts 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
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PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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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
Recreational/Sale 1985 Gmc Class C, 21’ Empress motorhome, ex cond 104,000 kms,$5,000 firm.250547-9577. 1989 Wilderness 21.5’ fifth wheel in ex cond, hitch inc., $4250. obo. 250-542-7050. 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 2004 Nash 22N Trailer, queen air, tv, micro, new cond, heated tanks $9450. 250-549-3081 2010 17’ Palomino Travel Trailer, fully loaded, micro light Asking $13,900. 250-541-0029 210 Nash 26’ Trailer, hardside, a/c, like new. Used 3 times. Lots of extras. 250-545-2116 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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF ELEANOR HELEN REIMER, also known as ELEANOR REIMER, Deceased, formerly of 3399 Davison Road, Vernon, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Eleanor Helen Reimer, also known as Eleanor Reimer, who died on August 13, 2012, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor in care of Davidson Lawyers LLP, 4th floor, 3205 – 32nd Street, Vernon, BC, V1T 2M4, on or before May 30, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
RentalsVernon.com #101,2901 32 St., Vernon • 250-550-2120
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BANNISTER 4703 - 27th Street, VERNON 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599
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Mayer - Holton Harpnick - Lutgen
Dave Holton & Laurie Mayer would like to announce their upcoming wedding at their home in Coldstream B.C. Family and friends will be in attendance to help them celebrate their special day.
Rick and Tina Lutgen, Linda Munk and Paul Harpnick, are happy to announce the engagement of their children Braydon Lutgen and Jesslyn Harpnick following a proposal in front of the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas. The wedding will take place in June, 2013.
Rhys Adam March, BBA, CGA
Hauck - Morrison Samantha is pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of her mommy Courtney Hauck to Christopher Morrison. The wedding will be at Paddlewheel Park on July 27, 2013. Both Samantha and her cousin Georgia will be flower girls.
The family of Rhys Adam March is proud to announce his graduation from the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada & British Columbia. Rhys obtained his CGA on February 28, 2013 Rhys also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of British Columbia / Okanagan College; and a Business Administration diploma from Okanagan College. Currently Rhys is working in Victoria at First Island Financial Services Ltd. where he manages areas in the financial management along with year-end audit and trust accounting requirements.
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