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Officials are scrambling to keep a high-profile land purchase on the rails. A multi-jurisdictional effort to acquire the 47.5-kilometre Canadian National rail corridor hit a setback Monday when 960 names were received by the District of Lake Country opposing borrowing $2.6 million for its section of track. “I’m disappointed,” said Mayor James Baker. The district had sought public assent to borrow the funds through an alternate approval process. Under legislation, if 10 per cent of voters (931) sign a petition in opposition, borrowing is blocked. Lake Country council met Tuesday to discuss the matter. “We’ll see what kind of options we want to pursue,” said Baker. “I will ask council to seek an extension (of the purchase timeline) from CN so we can put forward a referendum.” The deadline for the agreement to be concluded is April 1. The outcome of the council meeting occurred after press deadline, but the earliest a referendum could be held in Lake Country is late spring. “The deal is still worth pursuing,” said Baker, adding that there was a lot of misinformation provided by the organizers of the anti-rail campaign. “Far greater than 50 per cent (of residents) is in favour.” Besides Lake Country, the other jurisdictions involved in the proposed purchase for $22 million are Kelowna and the Regional District of North Okanagan. RDNO’s $1.9 million would come from reserves. “There is pretty broad community support to keep the corridor in public hands,” said Bob Fleming, an RDNO director. However, Fleming admits the process is currently on hold. “The next step is to see what Lake Country does. Even if they hold a referendum, their share is in doubt.” The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative has been pushing for the abandoned rail line to be purchased and turned into a recreational corridor. “A referendum would be the best way to go to allow for an informed community discussion,” said Brad Clements, Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative spokesperson. The results of the alternate approval process are being welcomed by Lake Country resident Roger Bailey, who had been vocal in his opposition to borrowing funds. “I guess that’s a message to council that when they want to do something they have to be a little more communicative,” said Bailey. “I went to the open houses with respect to the process and that was the first time the public was invited to be a part of it and it wasn’t for any input, it was just to tell us what they were doing. I didn’t like that. They have grandiose plans for the future that never seem to take into account the locals.” — with files from the Lake Country Calendar

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An arrest has been made in connection with a motor vehicle accident that seriously injured a Vernon woman in December. The accident happened on the evening of Dec. 3 at Alexis Park Drive and 39th Avenue between a blue Jeep and a Hyundai vehicle. Shortly after the crash, the driver of the Jeep was seen running away. The driver of the Hyundai was the Vernon woman, who remains in hospital with serious injuries to her spine. Vernon RCMP officers continued to work on evidence from the crash scene and on leads from the public, culminating Tuesday with the arrest of a 22-year-old Vernon man. “A team of officers were assigned to this case, and they never gave up on finding the person responsible for this terrible crash that left a seriously injured woman trapped in her car,” said Vernon RCMP Insp. Jim McNamara. A public appeal went out for anyone who could provide information about the driver of the Jeep. The suspect remains in custody and is expected to face charges under the Criminal Code of Canada of hit-andrun and criminal negligence causing bodily harm. “The Vernon RCMP would like to thank the media and the public for your help in providing information that assisted in the identification of the suspect arrested,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

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Money isn’t everything, even in election RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Akbal Mund was outspent by his challengers but he’s the one sitting in the mayor’s chair. Financial documents from the 2014 civic election show Mund spent $8,554 in the race for Vernon mayor, far less than Victor Cumming’s $19,884 and Mary-Jo O’Keefe’s $20,747. “I was the last one to announce and I really didn’t do a heavy campaign until the last few weeks,” said Mund. “I had planned for $10,000 especially because I was running for the first time.” Of Mund’s $8,845 in expenses, there was $845 from individuals, $5,500 from corporations, $1,500 from unincorporated businesses and $1,000 from a non-profit. They include $1,000 from the Vernon Firefighters Association, $345 from Mund himself and a combined $5,000 from Predator Ridge, Wesbild Holdings and Pageant Holdings. Mund says election donations don’t influence his activities as mayor. “I’ve known a lot of these people for years and a lot of them are my friends,” he said.

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Akbal Mund didn’t need to spend as much as his opponents to earn a spot at the top during the 2014 election, where his election expenses added up to $8,554. For third-place O’Keefe, she received $7,887 in donations from individuals and $12,860 from corporations. They include a combined $5,000 from Predator Ridge,

Wesbild Holdings and Pageant Holdings, $1,223 from O’Keefe and a company she owns and $4,250 from Michaela and Leonard Brad Chapman.

Cumming came in second and of his income of $19,884, $11,498 came from individuals, $8,003 from corporations and $100 from unincorporated businesses. Among the donations were $4,316 from former mayor Rob Sawatzky and $8,003 from Cumming and his consulting firm. Among the other mayoralty candidates, Jamie Morrow self-financed his $3,446 in expenses while Klaus Tribes had income of $1,320 ($320 from individuals and $1,000 from corporations) and expenses of $2,481. Financial statements have also been released for the 14 candidates for the six councillor seats. Topping the list for expenses was Mark Olsen at $11,488 while Art Gourley recorded no expenses. For those individuals elected to council, expenses were: Scott Anderson at $3,300, Juliette Cunningham at $826, Catherine Lord at $3,203, Dalvir Nahal at $6,772, Brian Quiring at $385 and Bob Spiers at $439. For the other candidates, it was $2,478 for Kari Gares, $416 for Jack Gilroy, $2,898 for Shawn Lee, $2,500 for Janet Green, $1,261 for James Todd and $605 for Colt Wilson.

City dumped with snow clearing costs RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Old Man Winter has put a chill on City of Vernon finances. During January, the city spent $451,000 on removing snow from roads and sidewalks, with $181,000 of that directly related to a major storm that occurred Jan. 4 and 5. “Just be glad we’re not in New England,” said Mayor Akbal Mund of snow that has hit the eastern seaboard. The cost for snow management in January was equal to almost 70 per cent of the city’s annual snow

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Land purchase creates waterfront park gives us more lakeshore access,” said Coun. Public owner- Brian Quiring. The latest ship along acquisition Okanagan now creates Lake is growsix contiguous ing. properties the The City city owns. of Vernon has “It’s a great purchased way to keep a lot at 2602 moving ahead Lakeshore Brian Quiring on our waterRoad for front plan,” $707,500 and said Mayor the goal is to Akbal Mund, addestablish a park. “It’s a great move. It ing that parkland may RICHARD ROLKE

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ultimately lead to residential and commercial uses on Lakeshore Road. “We will see development across the road.” There are three lots on Lakeshore Road not owned by the city. All structures at 2602 Lakeshore Road will be demolished and a parks plan will be created for the six properties. “We will look at a phased implementation so we can have park

Quick action prevents fire ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Quick action and a good location helped prevent a possible fire situation Monday afternoon. A school bus carrying personnel from the Vernon Army Camp stopped on Silver Star Road, near Star Road, after the brakes began smoking at about 3 p.m. The bus stopped less than a kilometre from the BX-Swan Lake fire hall, where volunteers were quick on the scene.

“They were coming down pretty hot,” said BX-Swan Lake fire chief Bill Wacey. “The brakes were red hot and it was getting red hot on the floor boards as well. It was good, quick action

on their part to stop the bus.” Everybody on the bus was safely evacuated, and they were able to return to the army camp after another bus came and got them.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Board Room of the Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, B.C. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matter[s]:

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7961 Silver Star Road, Electoral Area “C” The West 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Sec 29, Twp 5, ODYD; AND the West 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Sec 20, Twp 5, ODYD Owner(s)/Applicant: Tim & Cheryl Boulter Present Zoning: Non-Urban (N.U) Proposed Zoning: Country Residential (C.R) / Non-Urban (N.U) Purpose: If approved, the applicant is proposing to apply for a 15 lot subdivision.

Steele sets BCFGA agenda Steele’s goal is to work with all federal and provincial ministries It’s back to business for responsible for exports, trade the president of the B.C. Fruit and economic development as Growers Association. a way of bolstering the Kelowna’s Fred fruit industry. Steele was setting out “If you can take your his agenda after sucrequirements and fit it cessfully taking on into what the ministries Vernon’s Jeet Dukhia want to do, that is a posfor the top spot at the itive,” he said. BCFGA convention Steele also wants to in Penticton Saturday. stress the importance Fred Steele “We will continue of the tree fruit sector to work on our indusamong other compotry strategy because nents of government, as it’s paramount to take us to the well as society in general. next step,” he said. “We have to take agriculture

and make it meaningful,” he said. “Healthy eating means healthy lifestyles and health care. There is also an impact on education and the environment.” Besides Steele, the 2015 BCFGA executive includes Bhupinder Dhaliwal of Oliver, Niel Dendy of Kelowna, Surjit Nagra of Kelowna, Tony Nijjar of Vernon, Ravinder Bains of Keremeos, Sukhdeep Brar of Summerland and Denise MacDonald of Summerland. The BCFGA represents 520 commercial orchardists in the province.

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The B.C. Fruit Growers Association has been selected to administer an $8.4 million, seven-year replant program. The replant program allows farmers to take existing stands of trees with older fruit and replant new varieties that will afford them more money. The partnership provides government assistance with a third of the cost of the replant on average. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick told BCFGA convention delegates in Penticton that the strategy is focused on quality and differentiating the B.C. market from the rest of the world. “That’s the biggest strategy we have is helping people convert their existing, low-margin fruits to higher margin fruits, and that’s where the replant program comes in,” said Letnick. “That’s why apples like ambrosia honeycrisp and others help us do that. Late harvest cherries help us do that We have a great product, how do we get more people to buy it?”

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Police dog locates man ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Concerns for a man’s safety on a rural property near Enderby resulted in a Vernon RCMP police service dog team being utilized. Shortly after 4 a.m. Friday, Vernon-North Okanagan rural RCMP rural officers were called to a report of a missing man in the Enderby area along

Highway 97A. “The report was that two men had been drinking and using drugs when they got into a dispute,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. One of the men, a 20-year-old from Mara, took off from the residence. As it was a large rural property, and the temperature was below freezing at the time,

there was a concern for his safety. Adding to the concern is there is a creek running along the property. “One of our police dog teams was called to the area and they started to search for the missing man,” said Molendyk. “At about 6:20 a.m., the dog team was able to find the man under a tree.” The man was con-

Kelowna girl injured in Spallumcheen accident ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A Kelowna man is in trouble after a single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Spallumcheen resulted in minor injuries to an eight-yearold girl passenger, believed to be the man’s daughter. Shortly after 4 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of an accident in the area of Swanson Mountain Road and Salmon River Road. “Our officers quickly determined an eight-year-old girl received minor injuries, including a bump on the head and a sore shoulder,” said

Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “The driver, a 45-year-old Kelowna man, had a noticeable odour of liquor on him.” The girl was taken to Vernon Jubliee Hospital by ambulance to be checked out and her mother was contacted. The mother came to pick up the girl. The driver was taken to the Armstrong detachment where samples of his breath were obtained that exceeded twice the legal limit. He has been released on a promise to appear in court on April 2.

RCMP seek driver after crash ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Vernon RCMP are attempting to find the driver involved in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday. Police received a report of an accident on Silver Star Road at 3:40 a.m. “When our officers arrived they found a Toyota Corolla had hit a power pole and flipped over upside down in a ditch,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “The vehicle was still running when police arrived, however no one was around. A search of the area failed to find anyone.” Attempts to locate the registered owner of the Corolla right away were unsuccessful. “There are some indications the vehicle may have been driven by a friend who was under the influence,” said Molendyk. “This file is still being inves-

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ilmmakers are beating a path to Enderby and Lumby. In the last couple of years, the North Okanagan’s star has sparkled as more and more movie productions make their way here. And much of the focus has been on the small communities surrounding Vernon. It first started off with George Clooney and Tomorrowland in Enderby and Grindrod in 2014 and the activity was bumped up a couple of notches when Sir Anthony Hopkins, Ray Liotta and Julia Stiles brought Go With Me to Enderby, Lumby and Vernon in 2014. Now, Numb is currently shooting largely in the Lumby/Cherryville area. However, these productions didn’t just get here by fluke. It’s taken a lot of hard work on the part of Jon Richard Rolke Summerland, with the Okanagan Film Commission, who is constantly reading scripts to see if the region has what’s needed for the shoot. If it does, he ramps up lobbying of location managers and producers. “It costs money to bring people in to scout the area. I have to wine and dine these people,” he said. And if the production decides to come to the North Okanagan, the work doesn’t stop. Summerland ensures they remain happy while here, in the hopes that they will come back with another film. And the payback can be lucrative. For Go With Me, the economic impact in the region was $5.7 million, and that’s not including all of the selfies residents got with Hopkins which bolstered Enderby’s social media profile. Movie productions are increasingly hiring Okanagan residents to fill key crew positions and they live in places like Enderby because of the small town lifestyle and the work is coming to them. With their fairly decent salaries, they pay property taxes, purchase vehicles, go on holidays, shop and support local charities.

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“We definitely saw the effect,” said Enderby Mayor Greg McCune when asked about the benefits from Go With Me. However, the $24,000 grant the Okanagan Film Commission received from the Regional District of North Okanagan in 2014 only came from Vernon, Coldstream and Armstrong. That means not one nickel originated from the movie hot spots of Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville and rural Enderby, or even Spallumcheen and the other three electoral areas. Essentially, those communities have been getting a free ride on the backs of Vernon, Coldstream and Armstrong taxpayers, as well as other valley communities to the south. “Over time, we didn’t see any effects from it (commission) but it’s difficult not to support it now,” said McCune when questioned about Enderby’s lack of financial participation. “We’ll definitely have a look at it. We have to pay our share.” But while attitudes are evolving in Enderby, they aren’t budging much in Lumby. “If they (film commission) come to our council, we will definitely discuss it,” said Kevin Acton, the village’s mayor. For a mayor and council that proclaims strong interest in economic development, waiting for someone to come cap-in-hand isn’t very proactive. Lumby officials were quick to have their photo taken with Hopkins when he was in town, but they allow other communities to financially bank roll the process that brought him here. There’s something wrong with that picture. To keep up with the increased demand from location scouts and production companies, the Okanagan Film Commission wants its RDNO contribution to climb from $24,000 to $35,000 this year. Given the star-studded success of the last few years, the request is reasonable and provides a good return on tax dollars. But if the pot of cash is to grow, all communities must participate on a fair and equitable basis.

Lake Country officials are obviously disappointed by the outcome of the alternate approval process. When the final count was released Tuesday, 960 people had signed a petition in opposition to borrowing $2.6 million to purchase the section of the old Canadian National rail line in Lake Country. Under legislation, that was sufficient to scuttle borrowing. “There was a lot of misinformation towards the end,” said Mayor James Baker of the residents who led the campaign against borrowing and pursued petition signatures. And it’s very likely the case that those going door-to-door with petitions may not have fully understood the facts about what is a complex process involving multiple jurisdictions and a large national corporation. However, Lake Country officials can’t simply blame a handful of residents for this situation. Yes, the municipality held a couple of open houses and information about the borrowing bylaw was on the district website, but the fact that 960 people signed the petition means the district’s communications strategy wasn’t adequate. And flaws were extremely evident as the deadline for the alternative approval process drew near and it was quite clear the number of petition signatures was climbing towards the 931-name threshold. At the 11th hour, the municipality fired off a letter to the editor to local media trying to set the record straight. It was almost too little too late. It’s anticipated Lake Country council will now hold a referendum to solicit broader public support and keep the hopes of purchasing the rail line alive. But before that happens, let’s hope the district is more proactive with communications.

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s president of Kalamalka Rotary, I would like to congratulate the Rotary Club of Vernon as it celebrates 90 years of service in Vernon. Vernon is fortunate to have a total of three Rotary clubs thanks to the good work the Rotary Club of Vernon started back in 1925. These clubs include the Vernon Silver Star Rotary Club, the Kalamalka Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Vernon. Our clubs meet weekly to enjoy fellowship and the opportunity to help others less fortunate than us in what we call service above self. One of Rotary's goals is disease prevention and treatment. Last year’s spike in polio cases in Pakistan and outbreaks in Africa and the Middle East, the worst-ever epidemic of the Ebola virus, and flare-ups of West Nile virus, measles, and whooping cough in the U.S. are all vivid reminders of the threat posed by infectious diseases to people everywhere in this global age. Rotary International is on the front lines of the fight against polio, a vaccinepreventable disease that still cripples and sometimes kills people who aren’t immunized. Rotary, which celebrated its 110th annifracture follow-up In her letter to The Morning Star (Great care, Jan. 30), Lori Moren expressed gratitude to Vernon Jubilee Hospital for excellent medical care. She had fractured her wrist in a fall on the Silver Star skating pond. A broken wrist is a common occurrence, particularly in winter. The event is frequently viewed as inconvenient – but minor. The fracture is X-rayed, repaired surgically and/or cast applied, and the individual is sent home to recover. It may never be reported to the family doctor. This may indeed be an isolated health event if the man or woman experiencing the break is under age 50; and the cause was significant trauma (falling off a deck, crashing to the ice while skating, tumbling off a bike during a summer cycling trip). In these situations the force could be sufficient to break a bone. However, a wrist fracture can also signal

versary Feb. 23, is the volunteer arm of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a partnership that includes the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The effort is on the brink of making polio only the second human disease ever to be eradicated, after smallpox. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of Rotary’s PolioPlus program – the catalyst for the GPEI’s creation in 1988. a silent, often undetected condition called osteoporosis. This condition, where bones thin and become fragile over time can occur at any age – but is most often seen in those over 50. There are no signs or symptoms until the first fracture occurs; and by then, without diagnosis and treatment, the individual is at high risk for another broken bone. If you are over age 50, and break your wrist, shoulder, pelvis, spine, or hip with very little force (eg. a simple fall from standing height), please consult your family doctor or health care practitioner for an osteoporosis assessment. There is excellent information regarding the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis on the Osteoporosis Canada website www.osteoporosis.ca . Together, we can prevent that second break. pat Hodgins, rN BN (formerly, Nurse clinician, osteoporosis centre, calgary)

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Through PolioPlus, Rotary has helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio and contributed more than $1.3 billion in support, along with securing over $10 billion from donor governments. Most recently, in January, Rotary announced grants of $34.8 million to support polio eradication efforts in 10 countries.And through the 2013-18 End Polio Now: Make History Today Campaign, every dollar Rotary contributes to polio eradication will be matched 2-to-1 (up to $35 million per year) by the Gates Foundation. Many of Rotary’s 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs also join health workers in polio-affected countries to immunize children against polio, along with raising funding support and awareness of the disease. "We are encouraged to see the tangible progress made against polio in 2014," said Mike McGovern, chair of Rotary's International PolioPlus Committee. "However, until we eliminate polio from its final reservoirs, children everywhere are at risk from this disease. Rotary – along with our partners – will work hard to ensure that the world's most vulnerable children are kept safe from polio." Greg MacKinnon, president, Kalamalka rotary

Polio afflicted more than 350,000 people each year in the 1980s. Since then, the number of polio cases has decreased by 99 percent. In 2014, just 358 cases were reported worldwide, and the GPEI celebrated the eradication of polio in Southeast Asia, including India, once the global epicenter of the disease. Also, the number of cases in all of Africa dropped by nearly 90 percent. Today, the disease remains endemic is only three countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria. pet liceNses I was interested to read your article regarding the costs incurred by the Vernon SPCA. Doing the math based on that article, the feline costs are $287,035 per year while canine costs are $97,975 per year. Yet cat owners contribute nothing by way of licensing. This doesn't seem equitable. I can appreciate older cat owners not having the funds for this, yet senior dog owners have to buck up on just as small an income. I would suggest a seniors' rate for the owners. Having said that if the cat owners had to pay for licenses, the average cost of those licences would plummet so everyone could afford it. At the present time I am not owned by either species but do suffer at the hands (or should I say behinds ) of loose cats that defecate in my gardens and make spring planting pretty disgusting. l. lundgren

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Laughter: The best kind of hot flash Comedienne Erica Sigurdson is coming to Vernon for the 11th annual celebration of I am Woman, Hear me Laff Morning Star Staff

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Erica Sigurdson brings the funny to the 11th annual I am Woman, Hear me Laff event in celebration of International Women’s Day at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 8.

Maybe you’ve heard her recently debating on why re-gifting is the best gift giving, or whether wild animals should be allowed to roam free in urban centres. Comedienne Erica Sigurdson is a fountain of knowledge who can be heard, often, on CBC Radio’s The Debaters. In fact, she has appeared on the show as a guest a record 29 times. The Leo-award winning comic is about to bring words of women and wisdom when she headlines the Vernon Performing Arts Centre society’s 11th annual celebration of International Women’s Day, I am Woman, Hear Me Laff, Sunday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Over the course of her 10-year career in comedy, Sigurdson has been twice nominated for Best Female Standup in Canada, and was a semi-finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Nationally recognized as one of Canada’s top comedic talents, she not only is a debater extraordinaire, she has been featured on CBC Radio’s The Current and Definitely Not the Opera. In 2013, she was invited to perform at The Vancouver Comedy Festival, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Halifax Comedy Festival and the world famous Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. In addition, to having performed at every major comedy festival in Canada, Sigurdson was part of a select group of comedians chosen by CBC to travel to

Afghanistan to shoot the television special, Stand Up In Kandahar. She has also written for numerous TV and radio shows, including the 21st annual Gemini Awards, for which she won a Leo award for best comedy screenwriting. Joining Sigurdson in the stand-up comedy extravaganza is master of ceremonies Katie-Ellen Humphries, who returns to the stage with her sharp wit, inventive imagination and cavernous dimples. Vancouver-based comediennes Alicia Tobin and Brynn Peebles will also be on hand for this “her”larious occasion in honour of International Women’s Day. Tobin started performing standup comedy in 2007 and now has her own show called Alicia Tobin’s Come Draw With Me. She says she’s fun to talk to at parties, but her gluten intolerance usually has her busily hovering around cheese plates protectively. Tobin also finds the natural world both beautiful and distracting, and says particularly beautiful squirrels are a perfectly good reason to miss the bus to work. Peebles is a Vancouver born and based comedian, actor and sketch comedy writer. She is a regular performer at Vancouver’s premiere standup comedy club, The Comedy Mix, where she has had the opportunity to open for such seasoned professionals as Caroline Rhea, Lachlan Patterson and Andy Hendrickson. Peebles was also selected to perform in 2014’s Northwest Comedy Fest and just finished touring her sketch comedy show, SNAP, at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. She has yet to make her parents proud with her career choice. Tickets for I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff 11 are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and $30 for students and are available through the Ticket Seller box office at 250549-SHOW (7469) or online at www.ticketseller.ca.

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As we get excited for warmer weather and sunshine, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) is celebrating with two separate performances in March. Exotic Flavours is a concert that is a celebration of music that is truly international. Every toe will be tapping throughout this tuneful evening as the OSO performs with guest artist, Toronto’s Quartetto Gelato to a program that includes Vittorio Monti’s Czárdás, Astor Piazzola’s tango, as well as Italian folk songs and Russian dances. The concert opens in Vernon at the Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m., with an additional performance March 6 at 8 p.m. in Kelowna.

“We are really excited to welcome our guest artists Quartetto Gelato to our stage next month as we celebrate the coming of spring in our valley,” said OSO music director Rosemary Thomson. “What better way to celebrate than with lively tunes that will make you want to get up and dance in the aisles.” March also showcases the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s annual family matinée performance. Your Story at the Symphony, March 7 at the Kelowna Community Theatre, features eight winning stories from the OSO’s storywriting contest held in the fall. Each of the stories will be brought to life by narrator Colin deBoucier and illustrated musically with the OSO conducted by Thomson. “The stories show the wonderful imagi-

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Soundplay starts at 1 p.m. before Your Story at the Symphony at 2 p.m., March 7 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Tickets are $20/adult, $15/senior, $12/ youth or $50 for a family four-pack. Tickets for Soundplay can be added on to the family matinée tickets for $10 (for adult and one child, additional children are $5 each). Tickets can be purchased online at www.okanagansymphony. com or by calling 250-862-2867. Tickets for the OSO’s performance of Exotic Flavours with Quartetto Gelato, March 5 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, are $52.50/ adult, $45.50/senior and $24.50/youth 18 or younger, and are available at the Ticket Seller box office in the centre. Call 250-549-7469 or order online at www.ticketseller.ca.

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For those who didn’t get enough from Sunday’s Academy Awards, don’t fret, tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Okanagan Arts Awards. This year’s elegant affair will take place March 28 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts’ Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna, and promises a memorable night as it celebrates the artists and art supporters that fuel the cultural scene in the Okanagan-Thompson. A reception will be held at 6 p.m., where guests can mingle with the nominees before the grand ceremony begins at 7 p.m., with performances by the Okanagan’s finest talents. Tickets for the 2015 Okanagan Arts Awards are $40 and available online through www. selectyourtickets.com or through the Rotary centre’s box office at 421 Cawston Ave. Phone 250-717-5304. The Okanagan Arts Awards were created by Arts Council of the Central Okanagan to recognize individuals and groups for their outstanding achievement in the arts. The awards underline the importance of the arts to the people and communities in the OkanaganThompson regions.

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Journalist Glenn Greenwald, right, interviews Edward Snowden, the American computer professional who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency to the mainstream media, in the Academy Award winning documentary Citizenfour, directed by Laura Poitras. The film is part of the Vernon International Film Festival, which starts Friday night at the Towne Cinema with Still Alice, another Oscar winner for best actress (Julianne Moore). A complete film schedule is available at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca. Individual tickets and five-film passes are available at the Towne and the Bean Scene.

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Film shows why education should not be a crime Local Baha’i community to show new documentary made by once imprisoned IranianCanadian journalist Cara Brady Morning Star Staff

Members of the North Okanagan Baha’i community are taking part in a worldwide campaign, Education Is Not a Crime, to draw attention to how members of the Baha’i faith in Iran are being denied basic and advanced education. The documentary, To Light a Candle, shows the circumstances contributing to the persecutions shown in the Jon Stewart directed film Rosewater (formerly titled And Then They Came for Me), based on the experiences of Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari, who was imprisoned in Iran after the 2009 Iranian presidential election. The local Baha’i community is showing the documentary, which will be shown around the world the same day, to draw

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Maziar Bahari is an Iranian Canadian journalist whose film, To Light a Candle, will be shown Friday in Vernon, sponsored by The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Vernon. attention to conditions for Baha’is in Iran. “While Bahari, who is not Baha’i, was in prison he met Baha’is who were in prison for made-up charges, or no charges at all. Bahai’s were being made to leave school at earlier and earlier ages, even in elementary school, limiting their chances to

have good jobs. Those who tried to teach were imprisoned,” said Margaret Sanford, a member of the North Okanagan Baha’i community. “The more than 300,000 Baha’is in Iran are a fairly large minority group. They were also arrested and then released on

condition that they deny their faith or pay large fines which took away their homes and businesses leaving them destitute. Those who wanted to leave the country found it very difficult.” To Light a Candle features interviews with people involved in education in Iran who literally risked their lives to get this information out to the world. “This documentary is about one of the worst cases of persecution of minorities in the world at this time. It is an independent investigation of how things are in Iran, what is really happening. We are not suggesting that there is anything specific that anyone can do but we want people to be aware and maybe individuals can find something,” said Sanford. To Light a Candle shows at the Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott (5300 Anderson Way) Friday with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the program at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. After the film, Lorna TureskiMacDonald will speak more on the background of the film and there will be a chance to ask questions. For more information on Education Is Not a Crime, visit www.educationisnotacrime.me/about.

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his is the time when I start germinating seeds for their viability. As always, I run into the problem of what to do with all the seeds once they have germinated. So this year again I have seeds already growing on the window sill and I will have to put them under the fluorescent lights or they will get too leggy just in the window. The days are getting longer but for the seeds, they need more daylight. I germinate them inside damp shop towels on foam trays and inserted in plastic bags. The arugula had roots within 24 hours. The letJocelyne Sewell tuce seeds were already in soil with their little roots showing within three days. Even carrots only took three days before some roots were visible. From the 13 varieties of seeds I germinated, only the parsley seeds are still dormant. I have peas already 30 centimetres tall. I had to make them a trellis with tomato cages and I hope that spring is just around the corner. Sometimes I am sure that Tom thinks I am crazy but he won’t say it out loud because I

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am the one that does the cooking. I started harvesting the parsnips while the ground is soft enough. They were delicious although some of them looked like something from another planet with many legs. Sometimes seeds won’t germinate until they have a cold treatment which is called stratification. This varies with seeds. To stratify seeds in the refrigerator, mix the seeds with slightly moistened sand, peat moss or sphagnum moss. They should be stored in plastic bags and kept in the fridge until you see some of them starting to grow. Then they can be potted. Columbines are some of the plants that seeds will need the cold treatment in order to germinate. Scarification means scratching or cracking the hard outer coat of a seed to help it germinate. Some seeds, like morning glories, have outer shells that are extremely hard and don’t allow water through. This is one way a seed stays dormant in the fall and winter, until growing conditions improve. With my method of germinating them in a damp shop towel, I never had to scratch the shells. They can also be soaked in water overnight. Animals can also scarify seed by eating the hard seeds and digesting them. That is how I got all my starts of

Saskatoon shrubs in the yard because I never planted any seeds myself. You can rub the seeds with sandpaper or a file but you have to be careful to not damage the seeds. It is time to prune the grape vines before the mild weather comes in and the sap starts running. I always experience a bit of bleeding but the vines should be fine. A few shrubs got hit by the heavy snow and I have to take care of a few branches that got broken. The tulips are up and the first crocuses are blooming. The Christmas rose made it just fine and is sending new growth already. We had a fantastic weekend and everything is drying well. Even the weeds are coming out easily with the soft ground. Somehow the birds must really think that spring is here as they are already visiting the birdhouses. Spring cleanup has been done in all of them and they are ready for a new season. The more birds you have, the least insects on your plants and a better harvest. Don’t forget the Enderby Seed Exchange on March 7. The venue has been changed to M.V. Beattie elementary school, 1408 Sicamous Rd. For more information: 250-558-4556.

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THE CANADIAN SKI PATROL INFO. NIGHT Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at People Place. Now recruiting volunteers for the 2015-16 season at Silver Star and Sovereign Lake. On-snow training begins March 14. Go to www.joinskipatrol.ca to sign up or for info. or call Gavin at 250-308-8256. Must be able to ski or snowboard down Black Diamond runs with a loaded toboggan. All training provided. BUY A CUPCAKE AS NOYFSS GOES PINK FOR ANTI-BULLYING DAY! Stop by NOYFSS Feb. 25 and buy a cupcake between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 3100-32nd Ave. or the Bean Scene from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2923-30th Ave. We’re spreading kindness with Compliment Cupcakes; all cupcake sales go to the NOYFSS anti-bullying youth group. DO YOU HAvE A LOvED ONE LIvING wITH A mENTAL ILLNESS? Strengthening Families Together – Seven Consecutive Thursdays, March 5 to April 16 from 6:45 – 9:15 p.m. at the People Place in Vernon. This free workshop, for families and friends of people living with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety or schizophrenia, provides information about mental illnesses, coping and communication skills, problem solving, medications and treatments, how to support your loved one and self-care. Seating limited. Contact Dianne at 250-260-3233 or mifsc@shaw.ca by Feb. 25 to register. THE ROYAL ASTRONOmICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA Vernon group meets Feb. 25. The premeeting session will feature a round table by members, featuring their drawings, images and observing reports. The main meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Richard Christie and James Kanester on “Comets: A Practical Observer Guide.” Also on the main program will be the “February Mystery Constellation” and “February Observing Challenge” issued by John Karlsson and Jim Kanester. Pre-meeting gathering begins 6:30 p.m. with regular meeting starting 7:15 p.m., in Heritage Hall of Okanagan Science Centre (building to the right of main entrance, northeast side of Polson Park just off Highway 6). COmE mEET YOUR FEDERAL LIBERAL CANDIDATE Cindy Derkaz at Sir Winston’s Pub on Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an informal discussion of issues that concern our region and our country. Meet other people working for positive change here in the North Okanagan. Register at http://cindyderkaz.liberal.ca. GALLERY vERTIGO is accepting submissions for its second annual Fibre Arts Exhibition. All community fibre artists are welcome to submit pieces between Feb. 24 and 28 during gallery hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late submissions will be accepted - please contact us for more information, 3001 31st St. (upstairs from Krause Jewellers), 250-503-2297. Exhibition runs from March 3 to 28. ARmSTRONG SENIORS ACTIvITY CENTRE We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Carpet bowling Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., September to May. STORYTELLING CIRCLE, vERNON LIBRARY Fourth Wednesday of every month 7 to 9 p.m. Do you love stories? Are you a storyteller at heart?

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Amateurs or professionals are invited to take part in our monthly storytelling circle, hosted by Gabriel Newman. All welcome, no experience necessary! Info., www.orl.bc.ca AL-ANON mEETS Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933. HI NOON TOASTmASTERS January and February are perfect months to start an indoor learning experience and socialize with new people. Join us for lunch, bring one or order one here. We are excellent listeners as well as speakers therefore if you have a story to tell or want to hear one come out noon till 1 p.m., The Pantry Restaurant on 32nd St. For info. call or e-mail 250-542-5161 serle1@telus.netCRIBBAGE AT THE LAwN BOwLING CLUB Winter crib Wednesdays starting 1 p.m. (six games), coffee and cookies served. Saturday crib at 1 p.m. (eight games) with a break after fourth game for coffee and cookies. For more information call Vera at 250-545-4521. The Lawn Bowling Club is in Polson Park. ART LESSONS AT THE HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. with instructor: Colette LeNeveu, cost $20 for two-hour lesson and 50 cents towards the Halina. Everyone 50+ welcome! For further info call: 250-542-2877 or go to our Facebook page and type in Halina Senior’s Centre. We are behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. OKIB LAND USE PLANNING FAmILY mEETINGS Okanagan Indian Band members are encouraged to contact Operations, Lands and Housing (250-542-3444) to arrange a meeting with family groups to learn more about the OKIB land use planning underway, and to make sure that the plan includes your priorities! Family meetings will be ongoing through the summer/early fall, at times and locations that work for each family group. The OKIB land use plan is important for all OKIB members, and future generations. Share your voice! HEALING ENERGY SESSIONS AT TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Trinity United Church offers sessions every Wednesday. You can book an appointment by calling the church office at 250545-0797. DARTS AT THE HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 drop-in or $5 for the month. Everyone 50+ welcome. The centre is behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37 Ave. Come on and have some fun! Info., 250-542-2877. HOmE-COOKED mEAL FOR SENIORS IN ENDERBY Seniors, please join us for a homecooked meal at the Seniors Complex in Enderby, 1101 George St. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., come in early, cost is just $7. For more info., call Melody at 250-838-6439. DROP-IN CRIB AT THE EAGLES Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come by and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent in the community We are open every day 1 - 7 p.m. THE vERNON CHAPTER OF THE mS SOCIETY Hosts a yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the People Place. A COURSE IN mIRACLES Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. vERNON TREATmENT CENTRE Do you

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new beginner class starts Monday, March 2. Everyone is welcome. The new beginner classes are held each Monday and Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. The tai chi practice and exercise classes, for those who have completed a beginner course, are on Monday and Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday and Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. All who practise tai chi are welcome to join us. Our dues, for all classes, are kept to a minimum to enable all in our community to experience this art form with its widely reported health benefit for all ages and dispositions, in a friendly and congenial atmosphere. For further details, please call Clarke Warren at 250-558-3582. or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for more info. CODA mEETS Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) wESTSIDE RESPONSE SERvICES SOCIETY WRS offers blood pressure testing, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - noon at the Killiney Beach Hall and Annex on Udell Road. vERNON COmmUNITY BAND We always welcome new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us! Practices 7 - 9 p.m. every Wednesday at Vernon secondary school. We play everything from jazz, Broadway musicals, marches, light rock, classical and more! Call band leader Toni at 250-549-2414. RENEwING DEmOCRACY THROUGH COOPERATION INFO. SESSION Feb. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m., Schubert Centre. We are a group of citizens in the North Okan.-Shuswap federal riding concerned about the erosion of our democracy as evidenced, for example, by low voter turnout, and the shifting power from Parliament to the of the Prime Minister’s Office as well as the effect of the new Elections Act. We seek to work collaboratively with people and parties across the political spectrum to rectify this. Come join us in developing a plan of action to address these concerns. See www.renewingdemocracythroughcooperation.com for more info.

february 26 vERTIGO vOICE LITERARY READING & wRITER’S DISCUSSION Kelowna author Alix Hawley opens this spring’s Vertigo Voices Reading Series. Hawley will read from her novel All True and Not a Lie in It about American frontiersman Daniel Boone, which has been gathering praise from readers and literary critics across Canada. Find out how a young woman raised in the Okanagan came to write a novel about a mythic male figure of the American frontier. Reading followed by discussion. Refreshments available. All welcome, by donation. Feb. 26. Doors open 7 p.m., readings begin 7:30 p.m. at Gallery Vertigo at 3001 31 St. #1 upstairs. Info., 250-503-2297. vERNON CAmERA CLUB meets Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. Our club attracts members from beginner to expert so please come as a guest and try it out. This week’s meeting will be an education night on Photoshop, and how to use it to edit and craft images from the shots you have taken on your digital camera. For more information please visit www.vernoncameraclub.com.

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THE SCHUBERT CENTRE HAS ACTIvITIES EvERY DAY Check our monthly magazine, News and Views. Every last Wednesday of the month at the birthday luncheon it will be on sale for 50 cents. It tells you what to expect to happen every day at the centre and also gives you the next month’s tours. It contains coupons, tidbits, news of Catherine Gardens and messages from our president and manager. It also has the days and times of all the events. ARmSTRONG KNITTING CIRCLE meets the first, second and fourth Thursday of every month at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. All knitters are welcome to join our group for information and good conversation. Any interested parties can call Rhonda Brozer 250-546-3238 or Ouida Kempner 250-546-3673. ARmSTRONG SENIORS ACTIvITY CENTRE We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Table tennis Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., September to May. HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE TABLE TENNIS Come out and try a fun game of table tennis at the centre, 3310-37 Ave. (back of Rec Centre) Thursdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost to drop in is $2 or $5 for the month. For further info., call: 250-542-2877. TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) CHAPTER #4844 Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29. It’s $32 to join, and then $5 a month. For more information, call M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. UNDER THE SPITFIRE ANAF UNIT 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. Thursday Night Pool League in the Spitfire Lounge, starts at 7 p.m. New players welcome, including non-members. Thursday league cribbage at 1 p.m. Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 167 LUmBY Fun darts every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. NARCOTICS ANONYmOUS Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. NEw HOPE FOR wIDOwS & wIDOwERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets in the New Hope Office, room #004 at the People Place, on the fourth Thursday of the month, noon to 1:30 p.m. Hellmut Noelle of the Family Resource Centre facilitates the meeting, along with a widowed New Hope volunteer. Bring a bag lunch. This is a support meeting to share your individual grief experience in a confidential setting. vERNON CALORIE COUNTERS Meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weigh-in followed by a short meeting and sharing of health information, support for any dietary problems. For more info. call Aggie at 250-549-4353 or Marj, 250545-0250.

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Community Calendar Admission: $2 members, $4 non-members. the Vernon fArmers’ mArKet presents The Vernon indoor Farmers Market at Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave., noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 6, 13, 20, 27. Come visit all your favourite regular vendors all winter long. Stock up with fresh produce, gourmet cheeses, delicious baking, specialty food products and 1000’s of handcrafted gift items…such as jewelry, clothing, toys, hats, woodwork, body products and lots more. Make It A Fresh Day! More info. at www.vernonfarmersmarket.ca fAlun dAfA Video presentAtion Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the People Place. Falun Dafa founder Li Hongzhi is featured. Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) is based on the universal principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. To learn more, there are two books available as free downloads at www.falundafa.org. Zhuan Falun (Turning the Law Wheel) is the most systematic and essential work of Falun Dafa. Falun Gong is an intro. book recommended for beginners. We will have time to practise the four standing stance exercises. Classes always free. Anti-fatigue standing mats provided. All materials are available from the following web site, www.tiantibooks. org or by calling 212-624-9216.

will learn about Itten’s colour wheel using watercolour paint and create fun colourful pages in a booklet to take home at the end of the AA meetings on thursdAys Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 day. Parents are encouraged to participate and create their own colour a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap booklet as well. Participants of all skill levels are welcome to attend. accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. All materials supplied. Suggested for ages 5+. The cost per participant (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, Ave. Info., call 250-545-3173, see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no handicap hAlinA JeWels are meeting Feb. 28 at the Halina Senior Centre, access. 250-545-4933 3310 37th Ave., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Don’t forget to wear Vernon ms society support group Meets on the second your colours and hat. and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People KeloWnA singles club dAnce Feb. 28 at Rutland Place. Call 542-2241 for more information. Centennial Hall. Doors open 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight. the compAssionAte friends TCF is an international, nonLive band Sierra. Bar, refreshments and snacks available. Dress profit, non-denominational, self-help organization for parents who code: no sweatpants, running shoes or ball caps. Members, $10; have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. non-members, $13; memberships, $15. For more info., please call Meetings are held at 7 p.m., on the last Thursday of the month at the Arlene at 250-808-4050. Members please come out and support People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For further information please your singles club. Our dances are open to everyone. Invite your contact Darlene or Al at 250-558-5026 or Kelli at 250-379-2465 or friends to join us. her cell at 250-308-8489. north oKAnAgAn community life society’s seventh annual Art and Wine Gala takes place at the Eclectic Med restaurant at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28. The night starts with champagne to light A cAndle documentAry To then transitions into a six-course meal with Light a Candle will be shown Feb. 27 at Fairfield a wine pairing for each course. There are Inn & Suites, 5300 Anderson Way, Vernon. 14 artists auctioning off their work. This Doors open 7 p.m., program begins 7:30 p.m. is one of NOCLS’ major fundraiser and There is no charge, and event is sponsored by helps it assist individuals with developmental disabiliYou , k The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Vernon. ties. Assistance includes capital items such as fridges, wor The film, by Maziar Bahari, shows the circumstoves, couches and household furnishing. Tickets you ! stances contributing to the persecutions shown are $125 per person and available at Eclectic Med, ve in the Jon Stewart film, Rosewater. Through Designers Gallery and NOCLS. For more infordri personal stories and dramatic archive footage, mation, call 250-545-5153. To Light a Candle gives a powerful account of gArAge sAle, bAKe sAle, pAncAKe the Baha’i people in Iran, a religious minority that breAKfAst March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. builds solidarity, resilience and pride among its at Head of the Lake Hall. Please come to support people through its passion for education. Bahari is our local youth so they are able to attend the an Iranian Canadian journalist who was arrested Gathering of Voices at spring break. If you without charge and detained in Iran’s notorious would like to donate items for the garage sale, Evin prison for 118 days in 2009. please call Tetku at 250-540-7938, Randi at 90th AnniVersAry of rotAry club of 250-545-0307 or Bernice at 778-212-2342. Vernon Join us for an evening of fond memory, Vernon upper room mission fun, and fellowship as the Rotary Club of Vernon society Agm March 2 at the Upper celebrates its 90th birthday! Share the stories that Room Mission, 3403-27th Ave. at 5:30 p.m. only a long history allows. Feb. 27, Schubert the compAssionAte friends of Centre main hall, 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:15 p.m. Vernon Agm Annual General Meeting dinner. Tickets are $29 each; call Derek Hall at March 3 at 7 p.m. at the People Place in 250-549-2123, Jack Peters at 250-545-0469 or room 001 (across from the elevator). Greg Kalyniu, at 250-503-3758 or go to www. the north oKAnAgAn nAtuArlist TH facebook.com/VernonBCRotary and click Event. club meeting at the Village Green on Women of destiny We invite all ladies, all March 4 at 7 p.m. will feature guest ages to join us Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at 3107B-31st speaker Dave van Dieren on the subject of Ave., Vernon. We are a non-denominational Minerals and Collecting. women’s group coming together for a time of felit’s time for colour trAVelling the greAter Vernon museum & ArchiVes 20th Annual lowship, worship, and we have mighty women of God who bring an Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale will be filled to the rafters with quilt shoW March 5 from noon to 5 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran anointed message from the Word. For further details contact Dianna vendors from all over the Okanagan and the B.C. Interior. The ven- Church, 5151 Alain Rd., off Silver Star Road, Vernon. Hosted by at 250-275-1500 or email dl_seymour@hotmail.com dors will be selling a wide variety of collectibles and antiques packing Vernon’s Silver Star Quilters, the show features 36 quilts and the Art After dArK At VpAg Feb. 27 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Join the 15,000 square feet of exhibition space at the Vernon Recreation opportunity to purchase a quilt made by a master quilter. Quilts us for another Art After Dark Party at Vernon Public Art Gallery! Centre Auditorium & Dogwood Gym. Adult general admission is $3 sold for $200 plus tax and proceeds from sales will benefit The Art After Dark is designed to cultivate the creative community in with proceeds from admission directly supporting the museum and its Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Sold quilts remain with Vernon by offering a venue of art, food, drinks, live music, hands programs. Sale Times: Feb. 27 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 28 10 a.m. to 4 the show until after annual Quilt Canada event in Lethbridge, Alta. on art activities and current exhibitions all in one evening. Art After p.m. Call (250) 542-3142 for more info. June 4 to 6, after which they will be sent to their new owners. For Dark allows adults to enjoy a soirée style party while having the All you cAn eAt pAncAKe breAKfAst fund raiser is being more info. on this Canadian Quilters’ Association event, see www. opportunity to get involved in collaborative art activities for all skill held at the Halina Seniors Centre, 3310 37th Ave. (behind the Rec canadianquilter.com levels that tie into the current exhibition themes. Tickets are now on Centre), Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: $5 per person. WorKing effectiVely With fAmilies WorKshop March sale, $15 each available at the gallery, Triumph Coffee and online at Breakfast comes with sausages, applesauce, coffee/tea and juice 5 from 2 to 4 p.m., Vernon Golf & Country Club. Care for those www.vernonpublicartgallery.com. The last event sold out, so get your for the kids. Everyone welcome! living with chronic, life limiting illness requires a team, and tickets before it’s too late. Support the urban creative community Join the north oKAnAgAn nAturAlists club for a Nature family are essential members. But we cannot simply rely on movement at Art After Dark! Proudly supported by Woolley & Co. Walk on the trails of the Tree Plantation on Bench Row Road Sat., family members to provide care; they need care too. Join North Barristers & Solicitors and Sun FM. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. From Vernon, take Mission Road, turn right onto Okanagan Hospice Society, in partnership with the Interior Health Info., call 250-545-3173, see vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail Bench Row Rd. Park on road shoulder opposite forest entrance. Authority, for the final session in this year’s Living Well | Dying info@vernonpublicartgallery.com Well program. Working Effectively with Families is a workshop Optional coffee stop after. buddhist meditAtion clAss Feb. 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. hAlinA crAfters are holding a fund raising Craft Sale Feb. 28 targeted to health professionals, people with life-limiting illness Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “Our Mind from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The centre is located behind the Rec Centre and family caregivers. Facilitated by Dr. Carole Robinson from and Future Lives.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and at 3310-37th Ave. Come on out and browse for those one of a kind UBC Okanagan, in this session participants will understand how a teaching. Suggested donation $10. For info., call 250-558-0952 or Easter gifts. health care relationships evolve in chronic illness and where the see www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please. fAmily sAturdAy At Vernon public Art gAllery Intro to “sticky” points are; appreciate the needs of family caregivers; pAddleWheel hAll coffee house Takes place every fourth Colour Theory Inspired by Johannes Itten Feb. 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. learn some ways to support good working relationships between Friday at Paddlewheel Hall, 7801 Okanagan Landing Rd., at 7 p.m. This month Family Saturday introduces participants to colour theory family caregivers and health care providers. This workshop is free Doors open 6:30 p.m. Next gathering Feb. 27. Musicians wanting to inspired by Johannes Itten. Itten’s colour wheel contained 12 colours: but pre-registration is required. Call Hospice at 250-503-1800, ext participate can call Roberta at 250-545-3321. Refreshments available. the three primary colors, the three secondary, and the six tertiary. We 101. For more information, visit www.nohs.ca.

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On Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 be sure to wear your Pink Shirt Day t-shirt and say ENOUGH to bullying! This special day takes place in schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods across the nation, and features individuals like you bringing awareness to the cause. The goal of the Pink Shirt Day campaign is to raise $300,000 to fund local anti-bullying programs and you can be a part of this amazing campaign!

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Bullying happens when there is an imbalance of power; where someone purposely and repeatedly says or does hurtful things to someone else. Bullying can occur one on one or in a group(s) of people. There are many different forms of bullying: ■ Physical bullying (using your body or objects to cause harm): includes hitting, punching, kicking, spitting or breaking someone else’s belongings. ■ Verbal bullying (using words to hurt someone): includes name calling, put-downs, threats and teasing. ■ Social bullying (using your friends and relationships to hurt someone): includes spreading rumours, gossiping, excluding others from a group or making others look foolish or unintelligent. This form of bullying is most common among girls (Canadian Children’s Rights Council).

Cyberbullying Cyberbullying involves the use of communication technologies such as the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging and instant messaging to repeatedly intimidate or harass others. Cyberbullying includes: • Sending mean or threatening emails or text/instant messages. • Posting embarrassing photos of someone online.

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Bullying and the Law Bullying can be a traumatic experience, and some forms of bullying can even be considered illegal. These include: • Threats - whether done face to face, online, over the phone or through text messaging. • Assaults - including pushing, tripping, slapping, hitting or spitting. • Theft of personal items - like a backpack, books, electronic devices, etc. • Harassment - repeated tormenting online, with texts, phone calls and/or emails. • Sexual Exploitation - sharing videos or photos with nudity of people under 18. • Hate crime - bullying based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc.

Impacts Over time, youth who are bullied or bully others find their own ways of dealing with it. While some victims/bullies may become depressed and begin to withdraw socially, others react aggressively and turn to violence. Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Are Bullied: • Depression • Social anxiety, loneliness, isolation • Stress related health problems (e.g., headaches, stomach aches) • Low self esteem • School absenteeism and academic problems • Aggressive behaviours • Contemplating, attempting, or committing suicide Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Bully Others: • Not knowing the difference between right

For all of these criminal offences, it is important to notify your local police detachment or report it to CYBERTIP.CA. Based on the available information, police will decide if an investigation is warranted and whether charges may be laid.

What you can do If you are a victim of bullying: • Walk away or leave the online conversation. • Keep track of the bullying (write it down and/ or save a screenshot of the online message). • Tell a trusted adult. If you don’t trust anyone or need to speak with someone urgently, contact the confidential and toll-free Kids Help Phone. • Report the bullying to school administrators. • Report criminal offences, such as threats, assaults and sexual exploitation to the local police detachment. • Report unwanted text messages to your telephone service provider. • Report online bullying to the social media site and block the person responsible. • Facebook • YouTube - Safety Centre • Twitter • Instagram - block a user or report something • Tumblr - how to “ignore” (block) someone

If you know someone who is being bullied... Most types of bullying go on as long as someone is watching and laughing. As a bystander, know that you have the power to stop the bullying. 60% of the time, bullying stops in less than 10 seconds when someone steps in (Kids Help Phone). • If you feel it’s safe to do so, tell the bully to stop. • Find friends/students/youth or an adult who can help stop it. • Befriend the person being bullied and lead them away from the situation. • Report it to a teacher or school staff. • Fill out an anonymous letter and drop it off to a teacher or any adult you trust.

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Armstrong’s annual fall fair celebration has quite the theme for 2015. The 116th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition has chosen Udderly Awesome: Party Til The Cows Come Home as its theme. The fair will run Sept. 2 to 6. “It should be good,” said IPE general manager Bryan Burns. “There are so many ways to celebrate the theme. We are confident people will get behind the theme and will come up some creative ways to celebrate it.” The IPE held its annual general meeting over

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Spring/summer hours are back at the Greater Vernon and ArmstrongSpallumcheen landfills. From March 1 to Oct. 31, the hours at the Greater Vernon landfill will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At the ArmstrongSpallumcheen landfill, the hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday March 1 to Oct. 31. For the Kingfisher transfer station, the hours from April 1 to Oct. 31 will be Wednesday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.rdno. ca/recycle.

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the weekend. Figures released show the 2014 fair drew more than 147,000 people through the IPE Grounds’ gates. The number of exhibitors was down slightly, 1,955, from 2013, but the number of entries from each of those exhibitors was more than 7,000. Armstrong Coun. Shirley Fowler, a past IPE president, told council Monday that the IPE has given more than $24,000 to local organizations over the past six years with its Charity of Choice program. Also, more than $12,000 has been put back into IPE scholarships for local high school students.

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Living Well | Dying Well is designed for those living with a chronic illness, family members, and health care professionals with the goal of enhancing quality of life. This free session at the Vernon Golf & Country Club is open to the general public but space is limited.

Working Effectively with Families March 5, 2:00pm-4:00pm Care for those living with chronic, life limiting illness requires a team, and family are essential members. But we cannot simply rely on family members to provide care; they need care too. During this free workshop, participants will: •

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For complete program details visit our website www.nohs.ca. Pre-registration is required. To register call NOHS 250-503-1800 ext. 101.

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Vernon’s Relay For Life event is moving into daylight for the first time ever. Normally held overnight for 12 hours, this year’s event will run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 6 at the Polson Park oval. Organizers hope this new daytime format will encourage more individuals and families

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Project Funding Available! As part of our Smart & Caring Community Granting Program, we are once again inviting qualified organizations in the North Okanagan Region to submit grant applications in support of local community projects. If you have a community project or program which requires funding and are a registered charity, you are invited to submit a grant application. To receive your application form and guidelines, please visit our website at www.cfno.org. If you do not have web access, please call our office at 250-542-8677. If you have any questions regarding your project’s eligibility or the application process, please call us prior to submitting your application. Applications must be post marked no later than March 31, 2015 and must be mailed or delivered to:

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celebration, remember those who have lost their battle, and fight back for a world without cancer,” said Jennifer Harbaruk, community giving coordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society. “Our event will hook you in and will keep you coming back.” This year’s theme for teams and individuals planning to take part to keep in mind is similar to that of the justfinished Vernon Winter Carnival: “Rock ‘n’ Roll Relay: KISS Cancer Goodbye.” Each year, Relay For Life participants from across Canada come together to celebrate the lives of those who have overcome cancer, remember loved ones lost and empower individuals and communities to fight back against the disease. Harbaruk has her own personal story. Her daughter Lizzie, now six, was diagnosed with Bilateral Wilms’

Call Us Old-Fashioned… DID YOU KNOW there are different types of beef roast? If you have had a problem cooking roasts, it may be you are selecting the wrong roast for the cooking application.

Oven Roasts include Sirloin Tip (not to be confused with Top Sirloin), Outside Round, Inside Round and Eye of Round. They are graded A, aged, lean and low in fat, medium grain, do not fall apart and require moist heat at a medium temperature. Here is a recipe for Oven Roast that will ensure a tender, juicy roast every time:

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1. Add 1 tablespoon of water to roasting pan - place roast, fat side up, on rack in roasting pan. 2. Season to taste and insert meat thermometer in centre of roast, avoiding fat or bone. 3. Roast covered in preheated 500°F oven. After 30 minutes reduce temperature to 275°F. Cook an additional 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours for medium doneness (160F). Remove cover for last 15 minutes to brown. “Come to Askew’s Foods and see what an old fashion meat shop should be”

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Tumor in 2010. She has been through treatment twice, the most recent ending in March of last year. Harbaruk also has many ties to Vernon through her aunt and uncle (Dave and Pat Helm), and her cousins who live and work in Vernon, Lumby and Kelowna. “I’m passionate about the community and I’m looking forward to celebrating Relay in Vernon,” she said. The 2014 Vernon Relay For Life committee, participants, sponsors, survivors and volunteers knocked it out of the park. The 2014 event saw 266 participants on 44 teams raise $53,961. The Top five fundraising teams were: Loops With Patty $4,628; Silver Star Ski Resort - $3,813; On The Right Path - $3,305; Vernon Kia - $2,845 and Cancer Conquerors - $2,600. The Top five fundraisers were Devin Knopf, Consie Severson, Sarb TatlaLow, Sylvie Stevenson and Curt Jensen. The 2015 Relay For Life committee has already started meeting. “This year we are looking for more people to make this event even better,” said Harbaruk. “Volunteers are the key to our success and the Vernon Relay is looking for help. I’m happy to say that many of our 2014 committee members have agreed to join us again in 2015 and I’m excited to work with such an eager, committed group. “We still have some roles to fill and encourage members of the community to join us in this fun and worthwhile endeavor. We have something for everyone, whether you have a lot or a little time to give.” For event details or more information, contact Harbaruk at vernonrelay@bc.cancer.ca, phone (250) 819-0906 or visit relayforlife.ca/ vernon.

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Transportation plan proceeds ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A Victoria company has been tasked with developing the Township of Spallumcheen’s transportation plan. Staff recommended to council accepting a request for proposals submission from Boulevard Transportation Group, one of five bidders. “All of the submissions

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are within the $50,000 budget for this project,” said township chief administrative officer Corey Paiement. “Their fees to complete the contract are $46,135, inclusive of disbursements and exclusive of applicable taxes.” The transportation plan came about as a result of the township’s community development plan. Identifying improvements that could be made to the provincial highway corridors (Highways 97 and 97A) and the township roads that provide access to and from the corridors are listed as the top priorities for the transportation plan.

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Sign Me Up! 2015 Spring Break Camps at the Okanagan Science Centre tive Get Crea 20 – 6 1 h Marc daily 3:00 pm – m a 0 9:0 ve Be Innovati 27 – March 23 00 pm daily 9:00 am – 3: Visit www.okscience.ca for detailed Spring Camp schedule Weekly: $150 for Members*; $175 for Non-Members* Daily: $40 for Members*; $50 for Non-Members*

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Located in Polson Park, Vernon * + GST 250-545-3644 • www.okscience.ca

New preschool with an emphasis on outdoor learning in convenient East Hill setting is accepting registration to start now and for our September 2015 programs. Elements is owned and operated by two experienced early childhood educators. The program follows an emergent-inspired curriculum where children and adults work harmoniously together to support the process of organic whole learning.

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Skills tour stops at Seaton school Morning Star Staff

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an interactive, hands-on experience at Seaton Friday. WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stops at Seaton Secondary Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. “We’re working with school districts to make sure students have the opportunity to start career experiences earlier so they are better prepared for the skills and trades jobs of the future,” said Peter Fassbender, education minister. Find Your Fit is an interactive event where individuals of all ages can find out about careers in demand throughout the province, learn about online resources to help them find work, and even try some of the skills they’ll need for different careers. Attendees, especially youth who are just beginning to think about potential careers, will be connected with WorkBC’s labour market information, tools and services. Parents, teachers and career counsellors may also benefit from the event as they look for ways to educate and support youth in their career exploration. Find Your Fit is designed for youth in grade 6 through 10, but is open to the community at no cost. Find Your Fit is part

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Check-till-ya-drop and look to Angus Redmond for big saves. It’s a strategy working wonders for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks as they try and secure a playoff berth in the Interior Division of the B.C. Hockey League. The Silverbacks, Merritt Centennials and West Kelowna Warriors shared third place with 62 points apiece after weekend play. Salmon Arm visited the Langley Rivermen Tuesday night in a highly winnable game. Salmon Arm grounded the Vernon Vipers 4-2 before 1,700 fans Saturday night at the Shaw Centre. Redmond pocketed 19 saves and has allowed just four goals in his last four games against the Snakes, who will finish second in the Interior and are waiting to see who places third and becomes their playoff partner. Vernon opens the playoffs Tuesday night at

home. Game 2 in the best-of-seven series goes the following night, also at Kal Tire Place. Games 3 and 4 will be Friday and Saturday night somewhere else in the Interior. Veteran defenceman Jordan Burns, of Vernon, says the Gorillas are a calm bunch despite what’s on the line over the next five days. “I think it’s (mindset) excitement rather than nervous,” said Burns. “The guys have confidence and we’re obvously anxious to play these final games and see what happens. We’re just concerned about what we’re doing; we’re not looking at who Merritt and West Kelowna have left.” Salmon Arm, who barely missed the postseason dance last year, entertain the Cents Friday night at the Shaw Centre and finish the regular season Saturday night at the No. 6 nationally-ranked Penticton Vees. The Cents host two last-place teams in the Surrey Eagles (tonight) and the Trail Smoke Eaters

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(Saturday). West Kelowna tangled with the visiting Smokies Tuesday night and then battle Surrey Saturday at Royal LePage Place. The Silverbacks and Coquitlam Express are the hottest teams in the BCHL, going 8-2 in their last 10 tilts. Redmond, who played just nine games two years ago as Adam Clark’s caddy, got in 29 games last season and is the definite go-to-guy with 47 appearances this campaign. “We’ve got great defence,” said Burns, chosen second star in a 4-3 win over Alberni Valley Bulldogs Saturday night. “If it’s not a powerplay goal, we don’t give up too many. Angus is playing unreal. He hasn’t let in any soft ones and he’s been really solid. The goals that do beat him are back door or two-on-ones where they make a nice pass. We have a lot of trust in him.”

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There will be a third and deciding game in the Okanagan Mainline Pee Wee Tier 1 Hockey Association championship series. The Kelowna Rockets shaded the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs 4-3 in overtime Sunday at Civic Arena to square the series at 1-1. Vernon took the opener 6-2 Saturday at Memorial Arena in Kelowna. Mustang defenceman and alternate captain Cameron Moger took the puck from centre and beat his man to shelf the tying goal with just 27 seconds left Sunday. Ben Kriveshen netted the winner at 7:25 of OT on a backhander past a sprawling Mustang goalie Kobe Grant. Vernon’s Lochlan O’Keefe opened the scoring in Game 2 before Kelowna captain Chase Dafoe equalized and Moger put the Mustangs in front again. Riley Dobranski levelled the score on a power-play before Jad Von Unruh notched the go-ahead goal early in the third. The crowd had barely quieted down after Moger’s dramatic equalizer before Vernon pressed and almost won on two glorious opportunities early in OT.

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They took the tourist route, but the VSS Panthers are in the B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships next week at the Langley Events Centre. Lonny Mazurak and Dave Tetreault’s crew iced the Okanagan Mission Huskies of Kelowna 82-40 to finish third in the Valley playdowns Saturday night at the Panther Pit. VSS had earlier grounded the Fulton Maroons 80-39. The Immaculata Mustangs of Kelowna toppled the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton 81-56 in Saturday night’s final. Both teams advance to provincials. Provincial Under 17 teamer Jordyn Cullum drained 31 points as the Cats shelled the Huskies. Jordan Korol, who will play for the UBC O Heat next fall, flushed 24 points and Kristy Fugel added eight. VSS jumped out to a 32-8 lead with great halfcourt defence and never looked back. “Offensively, our posts dominated the paint in the half court,” said Mazurak. “Rebekah Salway, Anna Rice and Kristy Fugel did a great job getting them the ball in areas they could score. “Coach T and I are proud of the resiliency of the group today. Having eight players play two pressure elimination games within six hours of each other at the level they did, was extraordinary.” Cullum counted 27 points, Korol produced 23 and Rice delivered a dozen as VSS stuffed Fulton. Vernon Fish & Game Club

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“The girls responded well to the tough loss Friday (to Maggie) and played with urgency and discipline,” said Mazurak. “The bench – Jordynne Tomiak, Katie Macgivillray, and Jessica Melvin – played great as they gave us very important minutes.” Emma Johnson rang up 26 pts as the Mustangs mauled Maggie. Ashlyn Day chipped in with 21 points, while Megan Admussen-Bluru led Maggie with 33 points. Immaculata enjoyed 20-0 run late in the first quarter and cruised to the title.

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The Fulton junior boys season came to a close Saturday morning with a 50-37 loss to OKM at the Valley playdowns in Kelowna. The Huskies led 22-15 at the half before Fulton’s defence collapsed in the second half and its shooters could not find the outside scoring touch needed against OKM’s tight zone defence. Landon Currie collected 11 points, five LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR steals and six rebounds for Fulton, while Jordan Korol, right, and Kristy Fugel of the VSS Panthers block out Maddie England Nathan Banga bagged 10 points, eight from of the Okanagan Mission Huskies in Valley playoff action Saturday night at VSS. the charity stripe. Noah Lee pitched in seven points and season wore on. We were young; nine of the 12 girls still have Hunter Krieger had six. junior eligibility left. Jasmine Fox, Kieanna Boomer-Jones “Caden Doyle and Greg Geistlinger played spectacular both played very hard as Grade 10s. Mack Morin and Abbey defence on OKM’s star player, Nic Smitch, all game long, Hughes can also be congratulated on very solid seasons.” holding him to one field goal per quarter,” said Maroons’ head coach Johnal Lee. “The boys had a great season. Half a game away from The VSS Grade 8 girls are off to provincials in Pitt earning a spot to the provincial championships. This was a Meadows next week after winning the zone championships heartbreaker for them.” by bouncing the Charles Bloom Timberwolves 48-23. In junior girls play, Fulton finished seventh after going in The Panthers, who topped the league at 10-0, got 14 as the North Zone No. 2 seed, stopping the Princeton Rebels points from Kelsey Falk, and 10 apiece from Jessee Harman 32-28 in their last game. and Jaide Vandeleest. Harman had her best game of the Ashton Abramenko sank eight points and Kieanna year, hitting several clutch shots in the opening half. Bree Boomer-Jones scored five. Vanderleest put in eight points. Fulton earlier lost 56-18 to OKM and fell 53-24 to South Mike Bertram’s Cats had a bye into the semifinals, where Kam Titans. they dispatched the Kalamalka Lakers 52-20 behind 20 Mack Morin, with nine points, and Abbey Hughes, with points and 12 rebounds from Falk and 10 points from Abby five, led Fulton against the Titans. Williamson. “I would like to thank Kevin Morrison for all his dedicaEmilia Durfeld pocketed six points, while Olivia Sawka tion and hard work as an assistant coach,” said Fulton head and Jaide Vanderleest each had five and Sarah Crerar and coach Mike Scheller. “I truly believe we got better as the Harman had four apiece.

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Vipers show raw emotion in loss Continued from A25

Redmond, a 19-year-old Langley product, has a sparkling 2.70 goals against average and a .910 save percentage with five shutouts. He has a scholarship locked up with the NCAA Michigan Tech Huskies for next fall. With superstar d-man and leading scorer Andrew Farny on longterm injured reserve, Burns says several players have stepped it up taking Farny’s place on the powerplay. Burns is a minute muncher and with Farny sidelined, is now being paired with Michigan freshman Damian Chrcek as the Silverbacks’ top backline duo. The Vipers and Silverbacks played a scoreless opening 20 minutes before Joshua Williamson Laframboise (11th) and first star Taylor Maruya (5th) gave the Silverbacks an early lead in the second period. Vipers’ MVP TJ Dumonceaux produced his 27th six minutes later on a powerplay. Thomas Plese pocketed his eighth of the year seven minutes into the third, on a powerplay, making it 3-1 Gorillas. Bolduc converted 1:48 later with rookie Jagger Williamson connecting on a Vernon powerplay with 3:46 to play, his ninth. “They (Silverbacks) played pretty desperate hockey and I’m

not gonna say we were going through the motions, but we didn’t play the right way,” said Vernon head coach Mark Ferner. The Vipers lost top d-man Luke Shiplo midway through the second period after he took a high hit to the head from Salmon Arm forward Shane Danyluk. Shiplo was bleeding from the mouth and went for repairs. He will be good to go Friday night when the Vipers finish the regular season in Penticton. “We were missing some bodies and for the first time all year, I saw some real raw, right from the belly, emotion,” said Ferner. “I’m happy we showed that because that’s what we need to win in the playoffs.” SNAKE BITES: F Liam Coughlin (nursing minor ailments), D Johnny Coughlin (sick bay), F Nicholas Rasovic (bruised hip) and F Luke Voltin (on IR) did not play in Salmon Arm... The Vipers were given Monday off from practice and enjoyed a paintball outing. “TJ was probably the best shooter, even though he was on the losing team,” said Viper goalie Danny Todyschuk. The Seal Team #6 group of Todyschuk, Brandon Egli, Voltin, Jarrod Schamerhorn, Ken Citron and trainer Nolan Bowker took the title at an IPE Barn in Armstrong...Former Viper David Robinson and the UBC Thunderbirds defeated the Manitoba Bisons 3-1 Saturday night to take the Canada West series 2-1. UBC hosted their first CIS playoff game in 44 years Thursday, winning 5-1. The Bisons won 4-3 in overtime Friday night.

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Kelowna regained their composure and battled for the puck hard for the winner. The Rockets, whose coaching staff quit after the Vernon Winter Carnival Tournament, came out flying Saturday with Grant recording several amazing saves to keep the game close. Vernon’s Steel Quiring scored from Ben Imrich to give the Mustangs a 1-0 lead at the ice clean. The Mustangs found their groove in the second half and put constant pressure on the Rockets. Vernon scored three consecutive goals before Jalen Luypen replied for Kelowna. Trevor Kennedy, with a deuce, and singles by Lucas Zubrod and Kevin Thomas Walters, into an empty net, completed the Mustang attack. Moger picked up a couple of assists . Von Unruh supplied the other goal for the Rockets, who topped the league at 10-2-3. Vernon finished last at 2-10-3. The winner earns the right to play in the provincials, March 15-18, in White Rock. The Thompson Okanagan Female Midget AAA Lakers iced the Williams Lake Female Midget A LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR team 5-2 in exhibition play Saturday at Civic Arena. Cole Boyarski of the Watkin Motors Mustangs fights off Rockets’ Riley Dobranski and Ethan Bruce Sunday in Game 2 of the Okanagan Riley Henderson of West Kelowna produced Mainline Pee Wee Tier 1 Hockey Association playoffs Sunday at Civic Arena. 2+2, while Vernon’s Andie Kaneda (2+2) and Ali Roine (2G) also helped the offence. Mairyn Tucker Matt Dolinar scored four times for the Tips, while Sean Howard, Cory Lazar and Lucas of Armstrong pocketed three assists. Halvorson replied for the Vipers. D-man Ethan Joe supplied two assists. The Lakers finished fourth at 12-13-5 in the six-team circuit and will host the fifth-place The Vernon Atom B Development H&L Glass Jr. Vipers defeated Kamloops 9-2 Saturday Vancouver Island Hurricanes of Campbell River (9-15-6) in the first round of playoffs. at Valleyview Arena in Kamloops. Game 1 in the best-of-three series goes Friday, March 6 (5:30 p.m.) in Enderby. The secNetminder Aidan Lawrence earned the victory with a stellar performance, while the dee ond game will be played Saturday, 3:15 p.m. in Enderby. corps of Riley Cormier, Zac Casagrande, Theo Van Wyk, Chase Hobenschield, Brydon Pilon In Bantam Tier 3 exhibition play, the Vernon Fix Auto Vipers fell 6-3 to the Salmon Arm and Trey Schooner turned in a dominant performance. Deagan McMillan and Zac Milne Silvertips Sunday afternoon in Sicamous. each pocketed 2+2 and JJ Milne added 1+2.

Rush upend Kelowna for Cup

Makenna Jackson scored twice and Alassa Lewis and Sierra Fernley all pocketed Vernon Rush have sped into the pro- Johnson and Bryn Korol added singles as deuces for the Strikers. Down two players, goalie Victoria vincial Tween ringette finals on home ice. the Flare romped to an 11-1 decision. Jasmine Horton, Samantha Shaw, Schultz shut the door and then Caryss The U14A squad captured the Thompson Okanagan Ringette League Sveistrup and Ashley Wadsworth all had Hill was sprung down the ice to snipe in Cup Sunday defeating Kelowna 6-2 to assists to support the strong netminding of a shorthanded goal. Brianna Visser and advance to the B.C. finals, March 6-8, in Kaila Summerfelt, great defensive efforts Lauren Cooke added the other goals. from Miah Cohen and Chloe Scabar, and The Ice Breakers’ offence exploded for Vernon and Lumby. Abby Williamson scored four times the great energy from Brooklyn Tardiff a 16-5 win over Salmon Arm. Allie Petty made countless saves in net, in Sunday’s victory while Alyssa Carter and Hillary Quiring. Vernon Strikers and Vernon Ice while Sophia Bilodeau earned 3+3. Also added 2+1. Maddie Fox had two assists while Courtney Bacon, Hailey Quiring Breakers finished off their U10 Novice tricking for the Breakers were Kristen and Kalen Webster added one helper seasons with victories. Francks (+2A), Makenna Jackson (+1), The Strikers blasted the Kelowna and younger sister Kennedy Jackson. apiece for the Rush, who finished off TORL Cup round robin play Saturday Kelowna Ice Angels 11-2. Taylor Hewitt (1A), Jordan Tung (1A) and Alecia Hughes, Aimee Skinner, Sydney Hillary Quiring had singles. with a 6-2 win over Shuswap. Carter, Fox, Amy Demetrick, Hailey Quiring, Bacon and Grace Cornell scored. Williamson had three assists. Caenan Wisse was stellar in goal in both games for the Rush, who also received solid defensive play from Bryn Taylor-Hawes, Julie Francis and Georgia Lannon. Vernon Flare were determined to end their season with a win against their city rivals, Vernon Voltage, in Petite division play. And they did. Kristin Ho had 4+1, LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR Abby Sveistrup added Vernon Tweens’ Abby Wiiliamson and Bryn Taylor-Hawes hold off Kelowna’s Kalina Slamka and Marley Pickrall 3+1, novice call-up in U14A ringette action Sunday morning at Priest Valley Arena. Morning Star Staff

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bids one spade, it shows 0-8 points; if he jumps to two spades, it indicates 9-11 points. With more than that, he starts with a two-diamond cue-bid. The auction continues two hearts - two spades - four spades - pass. South can afford one trump loser, but not two. Strangely, the best play is the same even if East and West have passed throughout. Here, West is marked with the spade king from his opening bid. So first playing low to the queen cannot be right. The second-best play is low to the 10, planning, if it loses to the jack, to cash the ace next. But even better is immediately to cash the ace. When the king comes down, South can gain an overtrick by finessing East out of his spade jack.

In isolation against passing opponents, if the ace dropped the jack, South would continue with the queen to drive out the king. Or, if the ace collected only the four and nine, declarer would cross to the dummy with a club and lead a spade toward his queen-10. He would have no guesswork.

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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Exercise caution when it comes to investments. It’s vital that you be vigilant if asked to assist others with estate matters, donations or investments. Don’t take on a task you aren’t capable of doing, even if the person asking for help is insistent.

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BERNICE “BEA” MARGARET ADIE Bea passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the age of 79 years. Mom was born on May 2, 1935 in Cutknife, SK. She is predeceased by her husband Keith; sister Ruby; and her infant son Terry. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Randy of Saskatoon; Marvin (Heather) of Saskatoon; Owen (Barb) of Regina; Colleen (Brian) of Lawrencetown, N.S.; her seven grandchildren and her seven great-grandchildren; sister Lynda (Alf) of Calgary; and her brother Carman (Donna) of Edmonton. ĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĞĂ͛Ɛ ůŝĨĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŚĞůĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ^ƉĞĞƌƐ &ĂŵŝůǇ ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ Ϯϯϯϯ ŽƌŶǁĂůů ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ ZĞŐŝŶĂ ŽŶ DŽŶĚĂǇ͕ DĂƌĐŚ Ϯ͕ ϮϬϭϱ Ăƚ ϭ͗ϬϬ Ɖ͘ŵ͘ Her cremated remains will be interred beside her husband Keith at their birthplace of Cutknife, SK at a later date. In lieu of Ňowers a donaƟon to the WalliaƟve Care Unit 3A at the WasƋua Hospital through the Hospitals of Regina FoundaƟon, η225 -1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, S4W 4B3, 306 781-7500 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4W 2R3 in Bea’s memory would be gratefully appreciated. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www. speersfuneralchapel.com IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS

BATH, John “Jack” Edward It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Edward Bath on February 18, 2015 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Theonilla (Theo) Miller (nee Bachmeier) on February 16. She will be lovingly missed by her entire family; 9 children, Sharon (Edward) Arnold, Michael (Beverley) Miller, John (Dee) Miller, Gwendalyn (Dennis Brothen) Miller, Gregory (Patsy) Miller, Marie (John) Hoare, Richard (Kathy) Miller, Mark (Eleanor) Miller, Leonard (Dorothy) Miller; 29 grandchildren, 31 greatgrandchildren, 2 surviving sisters and vast extended family. She will always be remembered as the beloved matriarch who embodied faith and family. Theo was an elegant lady; full of class, grace, style and a fondness for hats. Theo was a passionate gardener, well known for her green thumb and willingness to share her amazing gardening talents. She was born in the German community of Karamurat, Romania. As a 7 year old, Theo immigrated with her family to Canada, first settling in Saskatchewan and then moving to Richmond, B.C. In 1941, Theo married the love of her life, her late husband, Michael (Mike) Joseph Miller. Together they built their home in Richmond where they proceeded to establish a thriving business (Miller Cartage & Contracting Ltd.) while raising 9 children. Mike and Theo were instrumental in forming the Navy League Cadet Program (MJ Miller 78). Despite their busy lives, Theo and Mike took special time for each other in Hawaii by making it their second home for over 40 years. As gracious hosts, Theo and Mike’s home was always open to family and friends. In 1980 they retired to White Rock where they became active members of the Star of the Sea Parish. While continuing to generously support their church and community; faith, song, celebration and love were the hallmarks of their lives. Not a day will pass where Theo won’t be missed and not a moment will pass where she won’t continue to be loved. The family is grateful to Dr. Antonio Benitez-Gomez for his steadfast medical care as well as the staff at Whitecliff Retirement Living for tending to Theo’s needs during her final months. Visitations will be held at Kearney Funeral Home (219 6th Street, New Westminster) on Monday, February 23 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held at Good Shepherd Church (2250 - 150 Street, Surrey) in the Fireside Room, Saturday, February 28 at 9:30 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at Good Shepherd Church on Saturday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow in the atrium of the church. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Visit Theonilla Miller at www.kearneyfs.com.

Frances Krasuin

September 1, 1927 – February 21, 2015 It is with overwhelming sadness that we, the family of Frances Mary Krasuin (Healy) announce that our beloved Mother and Grandmother ended her journey through this life on February 21, 2015 at the age of 87. Mom was born in Calgary AB on September 1, 1927. She moved to Summerland BC at 14, returning to Calgary in the following year. She met our ad, Coston (Connie) Krasuin in Calgary at 17, and they married Įve months later. dogether, they moved to a farm in Kayville SK unƟl their return to Summerland with us in 1954. Following our Dad’s death in 1955, Mom raised us on her own, taŬing us on vacaƟons to the Wrairies, Northwest US, Nevada and Southern California. She spent countless hours siƫng on the beach while we swam, tooŬ us Įshing, camping and on picnics. She always said yes to taking care of her grandchildren for a few hours or overnight. Her life was dedicated to us – her four children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She moved to the Fraser Valley in 19ϲ5 with three of her children, seƩled in >angley unƟl 199ϯ when she moved to Armstrong BC to be near her children and grandchildren. Mom enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, kniƫng and crocheƟng but her family was her greatest achievement. She is survived by her son Bob (tendy) Krasuin, daughters >orraine Martens and Bonnie (Zick) Matheson, grandchildren Shellie, Shannon, Michael, >ea, James, Jennifer, Kory, Adam, Tony and Tanya, 12 great-grandchildren, sister Joyce (Allan) Gould and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Frank and Beatrice Healy, husband Coston (Connie), siblings Robert, Edith, Gordon and Donald. She is also predeceased by her greatly missed son Shawn and grandson Jason Matheson. No service will be held. Mom’s family will have a private ceremony in Summerland where she will once again join her beloved husband Connie. We love you and miss you, Mom. The family would like to thank the staī at Hospice House for their caring and compassionate support of Mom during her brief stay. In lieu of Ňowers, those wishing to do so may make a donaƟon in her memory to North Kkanagan Hospice Society, ϯ50ϲ – 27 Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1S4. DŽƚŚĞƌ ŚŽůĚƐ ŚĞƌ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͛Ɛ ŚĂŶĚƐ ĨŽƌ ũƵƐƚ Ă ƐŚŽƌƚ ƟŵĞ͕ ďƵƚ ŚŽůĚƐ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŚĞĂƌƚƐ forever. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www. MyAlternaƟves.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to A>TERNATIVES FUNERA> Θ CREMATIKN SERVICES® Armstrong 250-54ϲ-72ϯ7 Θ Vernon 250-558-08ϲϲ

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Joyce Alice Minion (Critchley) was born on December 9, 1922 in Salmon Arm, BC. She passed away peacefully surrounded in love with her family by her side at home on February 19, 2015. Joyce was born and raised in Salmon Arm by her parents Charlie and Margaret Critchley. Joyce and her siblings Marjorie, Robert, Frank and Bill spent their childhood enjoying acƟviƟes in the Shuswap. She married Harold Minion June 5, 1946. They lived on their farm west of Salmon Arm where they raised their three children. On their private airstrip located on the farm, the couple was acƟve in the R.A.F. Ground Observers Corps. They were involved in idenƟfying and tracking aircraŌ and coordinaƟng searches when necessary. They made many friends, saw pilots trained; lives saved and became known for their hospitality and willingness to help others. AŌer selling the farm, Joyce spent many years doing needle work and parƟcipaƟng in the Salmon Arm Farmers’ Market. Joyce had a relaƟonship with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. She lived by her faith. Family was very important to Joyce and highlights for her were numerous family gatherings such as Christmas 2014. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Harold on July 18, 1996, her parents; sister, Marjorie and brother, Robert. Joyce is survived by her children June (Fred), Jim (Penny), and Gord (Judy), and her brothers, Frank and Bill; sister in-law, Lorna Turner, and many nieces and nephews. As well she had 7 grandchildren, Calven (Jess), Steven (Diana), Jason (Emily), Lorelei (James), Nathan (Amanda), Jen (ScoƩ), Holly (Neil). She enjoyed spending her later years with her 15 great grandchildren.

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KITSON, JOY (née Harford) was born January 21, 1919 in Victoria, BC and passed away peacefully, February 20, 2015, in Victoria, with her family by her side. Joy loved gardening, and was an accomplished artist, drawing inspiration from nature. She was an independent and passionate person, an excellent salesperson, and a proud mother and grandparent. She was predeceased by her parents, John James Harford and Florence (née Littleton), and sister Marjorie. She will be missed by her sons, Roger (Carol) and Michael Kitson; daughter-in-law Denise Allen; grandchildren: Nicole Kitson, Marissa Logan (Chris), Natalie Kitson (David), and Matthew Kitson (Samantha); and great granddaughters: Abby Kitson-Grimm, and Sofia and Tesia Logan. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Polson Residential Care in Vernon and Glengarry Hospital in Victoria, for the care they provided to Joy. A private Celebration of Life will take place in Vancouver.

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Duties include and are not limited to: responsible for the production of food at all stations, performing as line cook, supporting the head Chef. You must be proficient in all aspects of menu planning and cost control. Food Safe and Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role. Formal training or Red Seal would be an asset. This position is full-time with a competitive wage and benefit package. Please apply in person with resume at 4513 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25th Avenue, Vernon BC.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

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If you think you are ready to sell the best built, best backed and best priced vehicles on the market today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; email your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself to nathan@vernonhyundai.com

Deli Clerk. Experienced F/T or P/T, apply in person at Ritterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Sausage 4305 31st Street, Vernon, B.C.

Fencers and Labourers full time M-F, must be capable of repeatedly lifting and carrying heavy material. Must show up everyday. Wages to commensurate with experience and skill set. Reply with resume to: vosf@hotmail.com

Experience with Hardi + Vinyl Siding Must have truck, tools & valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING â&#x20AC;˘ PAID TRAINING â&#x20AC;˘ CAR ALLOWANCE â&#x20AC;˘ GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE â&#x20AC;˘ GENEROUS COMMISSION BASED COMPENSATION PACKAGE WITH WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BONUS

Bookkeeper, part time, 2-3 hrs/day, twice per week. Payroll, CRA, Billing, Simply Accounting. Reply to: goodandbad24@hotmail.com

Computers/ Info systems

HIRING QUALIFIED SIDING INSTALLER

We are looking for a focused, outgoing individual to sell new and pre-owned vehicles. Applicant(s) must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, be highly motivated, possess a high standard of integrity, and have a positive, customer focused attitude.

Proposal Administrators Trustee in Bankruptcy

Computers/ Info systems

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VEHICLE SALES OPPORTUNITY

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Now taking applications for the following.

Âą Journeyman Refrigeration technician.

DEBT WORRIES? You have options.

Drivers wanted for day & night shifts, must know Vernon & area. Call (250)540-1733

(Custom Homes and Light Commercial)

Âą Apprentice plumber 3rd or 4th with lots of experience.

Help Wanted

SYLVAN is hiring teachers for Vernon. Ideally suited for TOCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & semi-retired teachers. Must be available Mon. & Wed. afternoons/evenings. Email resumes to: kelowna@sylvan.bc.ca or fax to: 250-861-1274.

Specializing in Plumbing, Heating, Geothermal and much more

Âą Journeyman plumber and gas fitter.

Education/Trade Schools

Seasonal Farm Workers needed in Lake Country and Armstrong for Factors Farms. Duties include greenhouse work, field work, installing irrigation system, picking by hand and loading. Requirements are listed on our web site at: www.naturalfactors.com 16 positions start from March 1, 2015 and end October 31, 2015 (35 weeks). Minimum of 40 hours per week. Must be available Monday to Saturday 7 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 pm. Pay: $12/hour. Please email resumes to: CareersKelowna@ naturalfactors.com or fax to (250) 766-7178.

is looking for a full time designer / sales rep to work in our Cash and Carry line of cabinets. The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of basic kitchen design, 20/20, Excel and Word. Independent with good communication skills. This position is from Thursday to Monday Please forward resumes to wayne@westwoodcabinets.com

Farm Help: Dass Dhand Orchards $10.49/hr, 5-6 day wk, planting, pruning, harvesting. March - Nov. 250-306-0864

Grindrod Recreation Association is seeking expressions of interest for Maintenance at the Grindrod Park. (6920 Hwy 97A Grindrod) For the periods April 1 - Sept 30. Interested parties please submit request for proposal to: GRA box 182 Grindrod, BC V0E 1Y0. Request for proposal will close March 6, 2015 at 4:30pm. Lake Country Truss requires a Truss Assembler. Wage based on experience. Drop off resume in person from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. at #60 Udy Place in the Spallumcheen Industrial Park.

Local Landscape company now accepting resumes for 2015 season. Apply by email info@odysseylandscape.ca Orchard Workers needed for Bagry Bros. Orchards Ltd. from June 20 to Nov 15. Thinning, Summer Pruning & Harvesting, $10.49/hr. Phone 250-503-7693 or Fax 250-5422136. 317 French Rd, Vernon ORCHARD WORKERS Thinning, Pruning, Harvesting $10.49/hr or piece rate 10/hrs per day, June 20 to Oct. 31. Gutknecht Orchards Ltd., Vernon Fax: 250-542-6647 email: begutknecht@shaw.ca Part time, local storage facility looking for mature, n/s friendly part timer. 1 or 2 days a week. Basic computer skills needed. Duties include office work & outside maintenance. Suitable for a senior. Drop resume off only 5357 25 Ave, Vernon.

Part Time Receptionist required for busy dental practice. Dentrix exp. an asset. Drop resume off at Dr. Bernie Grages #1-3402 28 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1W9 250-542-3023

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WINDOWS & DOORS

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CALL 778-212-2207

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CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION Tazz’s -Concrete Foundations

Construction - Framing Concrete - Concrete Floors - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl “All Your Concrete Needs” - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Decks/Patios SENIORS DISCOUNT - Sidewalks/Curbs - Renos Complete Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268 - Suspended Slabs - Post & Beam

LANDSCAPING OK Landing Lawn & Garden

Pruning • Leaf Removal • Yard Cleanup Shrub & Hedge Shaping • Mowing Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Home Care/Support

Work Wanted

Feed & Hay

Misc. for Sale

CAREGIVERS

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.

Shavings, sawdust and bark mulch and hog fuel. Up to 150 yards per load avail. 250-8046720.

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

is seeking caregivers for 24hr. support within the caregivers hm. of individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities. Basement suites and / or accessible housing an asset.

Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.

HOME SHARE PROVIDERS Wanted. Share your home and your time providing support to adults with disabilities in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Lumby & Lavington areas. Home assessment and/or training will be provided. Please send expression of interest letter to - Attention Home Share Coordinator at Kindale Developmental Association, PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0, Fax 250-5463053 or email to kindale@kindale.net. Website is www.kindale.net NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP IN PLEASE In-home Caregiver (Vernon BC) for disabled adult (private residence) FT 30hrs/wk. All personal care, live-in option. $17.50/hr. Call 250-558-9947. Fax resume to: 250-558-0301 or: daveshpak@hotmail.com

Medical/Dental MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 Online: www.canscribe.com. Email: info@canscribe.com. MOA part-time. Busy multidoctor office seeking experienced MOA to work in a team environment. Proficient computer skills and experience with EMR preferred. Fax resume and cover letter 250275-7460

Ofce Support WHITE Kennedy LLP Chartered Accountants is looking for a Human Resource Manager to join our team in Penticton. This position will be based in our office but will support staff in multiple offices (Osoyoos and West Kelowna), so a valid driver’s license will be required. In this internal Human Resources position you will be involved in a variety of projects including full cycle recruitment (including on-campus recruitment), new employee orientations, employee relations, performance management, and workforce analysis and planning. You will also be responsible for coordinating and organizing professional development programs and will have the opportunity to facilitate appropriate learning and development initiatives with students and professionals. You will have a diploma or degree in Human Resources and at least 3 years of related HR experience in an operational HR role. You must be self directed; self motivated and have strong attention to detail. Experience in a professional services environment would be a definite asset as would achievement of, or an interest in pursuing the CHRP designation. Send resume to Bill McKitrick: penticton@whitekennedy.com Thank you to all who apply but only potential candidates will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Cleaning Services Good Housekeeper, Experienced for regular home cleaning. Julie 250-307-2981 $15/hr

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations Flooring installations. Over 20 yrs experience. In the Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

Livestock 20 young Angus bred cows $3,000.; 1-3 yr old Angus bull $4,000.; 250-546-9766. AAA Grain fed beef for sale. No implants/hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250-546-9766

Pets 8 week old Bluenose Pitbull puppies, now ready for their new homes, first set of shots and dewormed. Call Mike 1-604-803-0972. Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

Merchandise for Sale

Fruit & Vegetables CERTIFIED organic chicken. Broilers or fryers from 3 to 8 lbs. Asking $4.50 per lb, pasture raised and fed GMO free food. Enderby 250-540-4660 fredarofarm@gmail.com

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Columbia Apartments Large Bachelor Suite

Misc. for Sale 3/8 Reversible drill. Table Lamp, Scholl foot bath. Stud finder, oil painting. New Cuisinart food processor. Take all for $210. 250-549-1186. 6” Rockwell Beaver Jointer Planer, stand & motor. $200. (250)546-4087 Maytag Fridge side-by-side stainless water/ice dispenser $875.; 19 cu’ freezer $40. 1-(780)803-8754 Vernon

If you see a wildﬁre, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791

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

To view call

250-545-1519

BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedroom

… available in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S.

250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 1bdrm & 2bdrm condo, n/s, n/p. $785 includ.heat & $850 util not includ. 250-309-1171 1bdrm, 850 sqft, 1 bath. f/s, n/s, n/p. $650. incl util, Mar 1. 250-307-3911 call or text 1bdrm apt. & studio avail. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg., HD video security, n/s n/p. Starting at $575/$675 3900-24 Ave. 250-550-4069 1bdrm, level entry, quiet convenient location near Schubert Center & bus rte. incl. cable,H/W, parking F/S. NS, 50+, $650 Call 250-309-3763 1 bedroom East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250260-5870 Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s RR, $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave.

Auctions

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.

NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 MISCELLANEOUS STARTING AT 9:00 AM

OVER 100 BRED COWS WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 11:00 AM

AUCTION

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Trades, Technical

Pets & Livestock

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

ESTATE & BAILIFF

Vending Machine with Manuals, 1998 Mazda MPV Van 4X4, Ravaglioli Tire Balancer

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

TOOLS & MISC: Floor & Table Drill Presses, Table Saws, Lathe, Bandsaw, Honda EU1000 Generator, Air Compressor, Compound Miter Saws, Pressure Washer, Router Table, 30 Rolls Fire Hose, DeWalt Thickness Planer, Bench Grinder, Dewalt Cordless Drills, Battery Chargers, Chainsaws, Rope, Hand Tools, Scaffolding, Shop Vac, Stock Rollers, Tire Chains, Tool Boxes, Vices, Hardware, Metal Bandsaw, Winch, Welder, Metal, Wood, Tires, Wheelbarrow, Patio Swing, Ladders, Garden Tools, Folding Bike, Dog Pen, Tents & More.

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

Craftsman 9.5hp as New Snowblower, Toro Self Prop Lawn Mower, Gas Weed Trimmers, Leaf Blower & More.

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

2 bdrm apt in older bldg, downtown location, clean & bright, f/s, heat & hot water incl., no pets, no smoking. $750.250-308-8500. ARLINGTON/EMBERS CENTURY MANOR 2 bedrm, 1 bedrm & 1 bedrm plus den SENIORS - NO SMOKING NO PETS; very clean and well maintained close to Schubert 250-275-8066 BRIGHT Corner 2 Bdrm + office & Formal Dining Room, 1000 sq.ft. Mature Residents, $815. NS NP(cat?) 250-3092000. HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, 1bedroom + den, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor-Belmonte 2bdrm suites & one - 1bdrm furnished available to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $680.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549-5254

Apt/Condo for Rent

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon

OK LANDING

Light industrial space across from Central Hardware. Small manufacturing or dance studio or classroom, 1758 sq. ft., level entry. $1,100/mo. includes triple net. Available March 1.

CENTRAL LOCATION

2nd floor with elevator, good location & views. Newer, neat & clean, divided into offices, 1200 sq. ft., own washroom, parking for staff & customers. $1,000/mo. plus triple net. Available March 1. No smoking.

250-542-5580 Apt/Condo for Rent

Townhouses

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

250-549-4467 Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1000 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. of premium office space in a modern building. Excellent quality leaseholds including: Boardroom, finished perimeter offices with ample natural lighting, open layout for cubicles (which can be finished into interior offices). Wide hallways, tile floors, glass doors, large common area washrooms. Centrally located in business / shopping district, public transportation nearby. Parking: Onsite stalls plus 150 stalls on adjacent lot.

Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com

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Rentals

To view, call

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

SNIFF OUT A NEW CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Parking Lot Line Painting business for sale. For more information call 250-545-8992

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

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

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

Business for Sale

Available Mar. 1 st

on most cellular networks.

Rubbish Removal

Real Estate

Medical Supplies

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour

Misc. Wanted BUYING unwanted and/or broken jewelry. 250-864-3521 I’m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521 FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 or visit us online at: www.dollars4guns.com. I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521 Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 Local Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Like new 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath apartment, 1115 sqft, open design, in unit laundry, private balcony, underground heated parking + storage locker, convenient location to North End shopping, just a few minutes to Downtown. No smokers, no pets. $1,250/month Call 250-549-0661 to arrange a viewing.

Rentals

250-545-3259

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Transportation

Legal

Legal Notices

Duplex / 4 Plex

Suites, Lower

Scrap Car Removal

4bdrm, 1 bath Half Duplex, Avail Feb 1/15, fridge/stove, washer/dryer incl. $975/mo. util extra, drive by 1601B 29th Street then call 250-308-8500

2bdrm bsmnt, Ava now, n/s, n/p, $800 util includ. Suites 1 person, close to hospital 250540-5525 or 250-307-1145

*1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

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