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It’s a super-size set of building blocks. Large storage lockers were swung into place Monday to form exhibition space for the Okanagan Print Triennial on 31st Avenue. “It was so exciting,” said Dauna Kennedy Grant, Vernon Public Art Gallery executive director. Four of the containers are 40-feet-by-9.5-feet, while there is one that is 20-feet-long. Storage lockers are being used because the existing gallery in the parkade is too small for the March 19 to May 19 triennial, and other space could not be found. “Our business was built around the idea that a BigSteelBox is a better solution for moving and storage,” said Jason Siebenga, com-
pany president. “Usually it’s household belongings or equipment on a construction site, but this is a great example of a BigSteelBox’s versatility. VPAG needed a secure, temporary solution, and we’re happy to offer our support and help them bring this significant exhibit to the Okanagan.” Andrew Powell, VPAG president, admits he had mixed feelings as the containers were moved around Monday. “It’s nice to see something inventive and fun happening but it’s a painful reminder that we don’t have a facility up to our current needs let alone future needs,” he said. The VPAG is urging the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee to proceed with plans for a new gal-
lery on the 31st Avenue site across from Cenotaph Park. “It (containers) will be a bit of a public spectacle and will draw attention to the site of the new gallery,” said Powell. The Okanagan Print Triennial will feature close to 200 submissions by artists from more than 30 countries for the triennial. They range from intricate wood block prints to large scale digital images. “It’s exciting to see Vernon pull this together,” said Kennedy Grant. “It’s a significant project and it’s totally unique. We really hope people will come and find out what it’s all about.” There will be an opening reception March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the VPAG, with a presentation and exhibition tour starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Charges have been laid in connection with a pair of serious motor-vehicle accidents, both involving local nurses. On Oct. 23, at the intersection of 32nd Street and 30th Avenue, Erin Smith was killed and her passenger, Lindsay Hauck, was seriously injured when Smith’s vehicle was struck at the intersection. The two nurses had been heading downtown from Vernon Jubilee Hospital on a coffee break when their vehicle was struck at the intersection. Lori Victoria Vance, 37, will appear in Vernon Provincial Court on March 19. Court dockets indicate Vance is facing six charges: impaired driving causing death; dangerous driving causing death; cause an accident resulting in death; impaired driving causing bodily harm; dangerous driving causing bodily harm; and cause an accident resulting in bodily harm. ■ Charges have also been laid in connection with an accident Dec. 3 at Alexis Park Drive and 39th Avenue which left a Vernon nurse a quadriplegic. The driver of a blue Jeep collided with a Hyundai with the Jeep’s driver seen running from the scene of the accident. Vernon RCMP made an arrest in connection with the accident last week. Michael Timothy George Heeley, 22, is charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm, failing to stop at an accident with person and attempt to obstruct justice. Heeley was remanded in custody and is scheduled to make his next court appearance today.
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The best move Nova Scotia native Reg Burgess ever made professionally was taking a cut in pay as a loans manager for Scotiabank in Halifax to join the RCMP. That was 35 years ago as the superintendent of the Vernon-North Okanagan detachment winds down his successful law enforcement career on March 19. From the small fishing hamlet of Southwest Port Mouton, about 160 kilometres from Halifax, Burgess graduated from Acadia University with a business administration degree. He worked for five Scotiabank branches in his home province. “Young and single, I was working as a banker and my roommate was a police officer,” said Burgess, 60. “He recruited me to play on various sports teams, then recruited me to join the force. I’m very happy I did.” Upon graduation from the RCMP depot in Regina, Burgess was sent west and he has spent his entire career in B.C. He began in Richmond, spent time at small detachments in Alexis Creek, Tumbler Ridge and Texada Island before transferring to Kelowna. Burgess also worked in Lake Country and for the southeast district headquarter in Kelowna before taking over the Vernon-North Okanagan detachment, his final posting.
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Vernon-north okanagan rCMP Supt. reg Burgess addresses the media for a final time. Burgess is retiring March 19 after a 35-year career. Burgess has been a general duty and plain clothes officer, a court liaison, worked in fraud and commercial crime, community policing and has been a detachment commander in Texada Island, Lake Country and Vernon. “It’s been a demanding but very reward-
ing job,” he said. “I’m leaving feeling proud and satisfied I’ve done my best to do good work in a great police force.” Arriving in Vernon, the local detachment was, administratively, integrated with the smaller detachments in the North Okanagan, but not operationally.
Whereas there would be one officer assigned to a community, Burgess changed the working model where four or five officers would be available per shift to cover the detachment area. “I consider the North Okanagan model one of my successes,” said Burgess. “There was a lot of resistance to it but we’ve seen a lot of success with it, and it provides better service to the North Okanagan.” Asked about some of his most memorable cases while in Vernon, Burgess said, “We have a lot of serious crime, a lot of unusual crime. Some of the best cases I can’t comment on, and there are the ones where we know we prevented a possible murder or grievous bodily harm. “I came in at the tail end of the Greeks investigation, and we did very good police work on the Armstrong murder of Taylor (Van Diest). There have been a lot of highlights, a lot of interesting work here.” Married with two adult children who have settled in B.C., Burgess and his wife plan to enjoy retirement in their fifth wheel and see North America. He also plans, upon his return from his travels, to engage in his hobbies such as carpentry, woodworking and gardening. Insp. Jim McNamara will take over the Vernon-North Okanagan detachment on an interim basis.
Suspicious vehicle takes aim at cruiser roger knox Morning Star Staff
A marked Vernon RCMP cruiser had to take evasive action from being hit in a residential neighbourhood by a suspicious vehicle Monday morning. At around 3:35 a.m., Vernon officers noticed a vehicle in the area of 29th Street and 30th Avenue, and thought it was suspicious that the driver was making deliberate lane changes in front of the RCMP vehicle.
An officer attempted to pull over the dark-coloured Honda in the area of 27th Street and 39th Avenue. “The Honda did not stop,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “It took off at a high rate of speed.” Officers did not initiate a pursuit, but a second officer in the area of 41st Avenue and 20th Street heard about the car taking off and began to look for it and found it. “The driver of the suspect vehi-
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Rail trail focus of talks KEVIN PARNELL Black Press
The future of a rail corridor is still uncertain. The acquisition team representing Lake Country, Kelowna and the Regional District of North Okanagan will meet Thursday to discuss options moving forward with an attempted purchase of the CN Rail corridor, More than 10 per cent of Lake Country residents voted down the district’s attempts to borrow $2.6 million in a failed alternative approval process that has sent the partners back to the drawing board in attempting to secure financing for the deal, by a March 31 deadline. “A referendum is our only option,” said Lake Country Mayor James Baker. “The big issue is to protect the corridor and keep it public but this is also an investment for Lake Country.” One option that has been suggested is the City of Kelowna purchasing the corridor in Lake Country. “Even if Kelowna did agree to buy it all, that’s not a very good investment for Lake Country and for what we can do on the trail in the future,” said Baker. “If it all belongs to Kelowna then we are dealing with the same of kind of thing we have in the south end.” Baker was alluding to an area of Lake Country
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Coldstream taxes are proposed to climb a bit further than originally planned. The district’s budget, which was presented to the public Tuesday evening, includes a two per cent tax increase. Initially, a 1.2 per cent increase was projected. “The district has been proactive in implementing financial policies to better position ourselves for the future,” reads the public information plan. The majority, 1.75 per cent, of the proposed tax rate is for infrastructure needs and improvements to the pavement management plan as well as future land acquisitions. The increase works out to $34 annually in additional taxation for the average residential property. Anyone who missed the open house can check out the financial plan, and provide comments, at www.coldstream.ca
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Guilty sentence for weapons and robbery charges kathy michaels Black Press
The man who led police on a high-speed shootout from West Kelowna to the outer reaches of Vernon in the summer of 2012 has been acquitted of all attempted murder charges he faced. Michael Ellis, 41, was however found guilty of a number of weapons and robbery charges. In his decision Justice Ian Josephson said that Crown failed to prove
that Ellis ever intended to kill any of the people who were fired at during the chase. While he may not have decided to kill anyone during the shootout, Josephson rejected the idea that Ellis was just a dupe. That storyline was floated out by Shawn Adam Wysynski, who had already been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in the shootout. Wysynski told the
court that he was the mastermind behind the shootout and Ellis was merely doing what he was told. “I reject completely the submission that Ellis was acting under duress or that I should have a reasonable doubt in that regard,” said Josephson. “The only evidence supporting that theory comes from Mr. Wysynski, which I reject as entirely false and unreliable. Mr. Wysynski, after secur-
ing his position with his own sentence, was attempting to throw a float ring to Mr. Ellis, who was drowning in the sea of overwhelming evidence against him. “That evidence, which I accept, reveals that Mr. Ellis was a full and willing participant in this mad, misguided and extremely dangerous scheme to avoid detention by police. To that end, Mr. Ellis and Mr. Wysynski set out
Home invasion suspects sought roger knox Morning Star Staff
The victim was afraid of reprisal. That’s why, he said, it took two months to report a home invasion to Vernon RCMP. On Dec. 23, a home invasion occurred at The Strand lakeside resort condos on Okanagan Landing Road in Vernon. Police say several suspects forced their way inside the residence and restrained the occupant, a 34-year-old Vernon man, and got him to open his safe. Two handguns were the only items reported stolen. “We are trying to establish exactly what happened,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendy, “It was quite evident that the victim was very afraid to come forward. “He said at first the guns were stolen from a vehicle but that didn’t add up and so we’ve now got
to the point where we’ve determined it was a home invasion.” Because the victim feared reprisal, Molendyk was asked if it was possible that he knew the suspects. “He gave a possible suspect,” said Molendyk. “As what happens in a crime like this, there is that threat, ‘if you go to the police we’ll come back and harm you,’ those kind of things. It’s quite evident this individual felt further reprisal.” It is unclear, said Molendyk, exactly how many suspects entered the home. One of the firearms, a .357, was recovered two days later – Christmas Day – on a previous file from the Vernon detachment. There is a Glock 9-mm handgun still missing. The Vernon RCMP are requesting anyone with information about this event to contact the nearest RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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appear before city council Monday about construction of a Tim Hortons and a gas station on 35th Avenue on the old Walther’s lot. “We feel we have all of the ingredients for a major tragedy,” said Darlene Wood, chairperson of the PAC’s traffic safety committee. “Parents will tell you there have been many close calls. The new Tim Hortons and Co-op gas bar will only increase traffic around Beairsto’s main pedestrian and traffic access points on 35th Avenue and 27th Street.” The city is being asked to prove the commercial outlets won’t
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Lumby politicians want to ensure rail corridors remain a public asset. Council discussed Monday the need for rail lines to be maintained for community use if they are no longer needed for transporting freight. “It’s about vision and foresight for our region,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. The rail line to Lumby is currently being used for freight but the lines from Coldstream to Kelowna and from Spallumcheen to Sicamous have been abandoned. Efforts are underway to have the public obtain those corridors instead of them being pur-
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there could also be crosswalks on 35th Avenue to ensure pedestrian safety. Mayor Akbal Mund admits there is an existing traffic issue at Beairsto school, but he says a Tim Hortons will largely cater to motorists already going through the neighbourhood. “Will it bring a lot more people to that site, I don’t think it will increase traffic,” he said. “That doesn’t mean when something new opens, it won’t be busy for the first three or four weeks as people check it out. But do I think it will affect traffic, no.”
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cause traffic congestion ards surrounding our at the Beairsto parking school,” said Wood. lot access and won’t put “Protecting elemenstudents at risk when tary children from walking across 35th pedestrian injury and Avenue and 27th Street. death needs to be a T h e major priority.” PAC also Tim Hortons wants a owner Dan traffic Currie insists the impact development has study and been designed f u n d to address safety ing for and a full traffic a school control light will Akbal Mund t r a v e l be at 27th Street. planning “They will program have a turn lane to decrease congestion in and out of 35th and create a safe, pedes- Avenue. There won’t trian friendly school. be all of the congestion “Listen to Beairsto they have now,” he said. parents’ requests and “If anything, this suggested improve- will improve the situments regarding the ation.” many pedestrian hazCurrie added that
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Teachers and support staff no longer have to walk at age 65. The Vernon School District board has rescinded mandatory retirement policies to conform with federal legislation. “We can’t keep it because it’s illegal,” said Joe Rogers, superintendent. “We have a number of employees over 65.” Calendar options presented Parents can consider new options for the Vernon School District 2015/16 calendar. District staff have developed two different proposals after initial input from parents. “Options A and B will go up on the website and we will get feedback,” said Linda Spiller, director of instruction. The primary difference between the two options is when professional development days are held.
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The North Okanagan Community Life Society’s seventh annual wine and art gala was a success. The event at the Eclectic Med Saturday raised $54,695. The funds will assist individuals with developmental disabilities. “We not only want to thank everyone who donated, but everyone who participated,” said Garry Molitwenik, NOCLS executive director. “This event is not possible without the hard work of our committee Pippa Forster, and Dawn and Andrew Fradley. The artists’ generosity allows us the opportunity to experience their expressions and talents in the comfort of our homes.” Michelle Loughery’s In Motion received the top bids while artwork by Heidi Thompson, Rob Glenesk, Rick Bond and Andrea Thorburn were also in demand. Kathy Ridley, from the Vernon Square Liquor Store, and Tania Robinson, from 30th Street Liquor Store and Kalamalka Wine and Spirits, provided wine for the meal and for baskets put together by Jeanne Molitwenik.
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Barry and Pippa Forster take part in the North Okanagan Community Life Society’s wine and art gala Saturday at the Eclectic Med. The event raised $54,695 for programs that assist adults with developmental disabilities.
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“Betty Johnson and auctioneer Darcy Morrow did a terrific job entertaining,” said Garry Molitwenik. “Andrew and Dawn Fradley, owners of Eclectic Med restaurant, provided a meal second to none.”
tions. Morning Star Staff Mayor Kevin Acton Lumby officials insist says his council will they aren’t opposed to consider any requests assisting the from the comOkanagan mission. F i l m “ T h e y Commission, need to bring but it will us their finanbe on their cials so we can terms. look at them,” There is he said. no funding in How e v e r, the village’s Acton admits Kevin Acton 2015 budget there is a confor the OFC cern about even though the com- the OFC’s activities munity has been the site when it comes to showof some movie produc- ing location scouts and
producers around the region. “We’re accountable to our taxpayers. We aren’t going to pay for someone to wine and dine people,” he said. “We’re not in the business of buying business.” Currently, the only local communities funding the OFC are Armstrong, Coldstream and Vernon through a Regional District of North Okanagan function. The OFC received $24,000 from RDNO
Enderby looks at film funding RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
No dollar figures are attached but Enderby will be doing its part for the film industry. As part of 2015 budget discussions, the city is considering providing financial support to the Okanagan Film Commission. “We will partake somehow,” said Mayor Greg Greg McCune McCune. Funding would not occur through the Regional District of North Okanagan’s film function. “We will look at our rate and submit directly to the commission,” said McCune. The city has previously not funded the OFC because it was felt that it didn’t impact the community, but
that perspective has changed in the last couple of years because films like Tomorrowland and Go With Me have been shot in Enderby. “We’ve been a huge beneficiary of that,” said McCune. Enderby’s contribution to OFC could be $3,000 to $4,000. The Okanagan Film Commission is currently seeking increased support from all partners. It received $24,000 from RDNO (Coldstream, Veron and Armstrong) last year and it’s seeking $35,000 for 2015. The total economic impact from 20 productions in the Okanagan Valley in 2014 was $17.5 million, while the film commission’s budget was $180,000. Enderby is just beginning its 2015 budget process and each council member presented a priority list Monday to be considered. “We know what we want to do but the question is, at what level can we do anything?” said McCune.
last year and it’s seeking $35,000 for 2015. “It costs money to bring people in to scout the area,” said Jon Summerland, film commissioner, in a recent presentation to RDNO. “I have to wine and dine these people. I high-roll them and spend the money, but it’s working.” The total economic impact from 20 productions in the
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o charge or not to charge, that is the question. Faced with the annual request from the Vernon Public Art Gallery for a larger taxpayer subsidy, some Greater Vernon Advisory Committee members suggested the gallery charge a firm admission fee. “At $2 a pop, they could bring in $14,000 (based on 7,185 visitations),” said director Mike Macnabb. GVAC will provide the gallery with a $179,401 operating grant in 2015. That’s one per cent more than $177,625 last year but far less than the 3.5 per cent hike or $6,375 VPAG sought. Currently, entry into Richard Rolke the gallery is by donation but, like anything in life, unless you are forced to hand over a few bucks, you likely won’t. “They are not doing anything to reduce the cost (to GVAC),” said Macnabb of a lost revenue source. Based on 2012 figures, 59 per cent of the gallery’s revenue came from GVAC while 23 per cent was from other grants and 18 per cent was from in-house sources such as fundraising and donations. That compares to nine per cent of the Okanagan Science Centre’s operating revenue coming from GVAC, 29 per cent from other grants and 63 per cent from sources generated on its own. Admission at the science centre is $4 for youth ages three to 18, $4 for adults and $16 for a family up to six people. And a quick survey of other cultural endeavours indicates an entry fee is common. Admission at the Penticton Art Gallery is $2 for adults and free for children and students (it’s free for everyone on weekends) while in Kamloops, it’s $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors and $10 for a family (free on Thursdays for everyone through corporate sponsorship). Salmon Arm’s gallery is by donation. When I stopped by the Kelowna Art Gallery
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about two years ago, I was immediately asked for $5 to wander around (it’s $4 for seniors and students and free for the public Thursdays). Despite Macnabb’s protests, Vernon Public Art Gallery officials aren’t enthusiastic about charging a fee at the door. “Charging a fee in our current location is a short-sighted solution,” said Dauna Kennedy Grant, executive director. “A new facility and location will give us the flexibility to look at alternate admission formulas, but until that goal is realized, GVAC must try and understand more clearly some of the challenges we face in operating out of our current space in the parkade.” And one can understand the reluctance to charge a set fee when you’re just happy someone found the gallery in the less-than-inspiring parkade and made their way through space that was never intended to highlight works of art. Perhaps there is the thought that a soft, donation-only approach will appeal to those on fixed incomes or aren’t common visitors to a gallery. However, the reality is there are expenses to run such amenities — utilities, staff, etc. Most taxpayers don’t likely mind providing a subsidy as long as costs are reasonable, they believe they are benefitting from a service and the hand isn’t out all of the time. An entry fee could bolster demands for a new gallery by demonstrating to GVAC directors that people are walking through the door and supporting the arts. Perhaps a portion of the admission could go towards construction costs, further lessening the burden on taxpayers who will be asked to borrow capital funds in a referendum. Now if you believe this argument is directed just towards the VPAG, keep in mind that other organizations, like the Greater Vernon Museum, are by donation only while coveting taxpayer grants. Obviously some people won’t want to part with a toonie to go and look at paintings or historical artifacts, but what did they pay for a coffee today?
Lumby officials aren’t budging from their long-standing policy of not pumping even a nickel into the Okanagan Film Commission. The village’s 2015 budget was adopted Monday without any funds being directed towards the OFC, partly because no one from the agency appeared before them. “They need to bring us their financials so we can look at them,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. Fair enough, but Acton knows that the OFC reports annually to the Regional District of North Okanagan. Lumby is not part of RDNO’s grant function but Acton, as board vice-chairperson, is there to hear the entire discussion and he could provide the details to his council or ask the OFC personally to appear before his council. Council is also well aware of the fact that movies have been filmed in the community, so the connection between grants and economic development benefits should be blatantly obvious. Acton’s biggest concern appears to come from the OFC lobbying producers and location scouts when they are deciding if the region meets their needs. “We’re accountable to our taxpayers. We aren’t going to pay for someone to wine and dine people,” said Acton. “We’re not in the business of buying business.” But the reality is there is extreme competition among B.C. and North American communities to host film crews so enticing them here with nice hotels and meals is part of the game. And the investment pays off because the total economic impact from 20 productions in the Okanagan in 2014 was $17.5 million. Some of that got dropped in Lumby area businesses. At a time when Lumby is scrambling for job creation opportunities, it’s firm stance against the Okanagan Film Commission is surprising.
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ernon Jubilee Hospital is at serious risk of losing the in-house laundry department that has for so long, provided a reliable service in support of our health care. The loss of 15 full-time jobs is a devastation to 15 local families. These living wage jobs provide an income that not only support the families, they indirectly support all of the businesses that provide the goods and services the families use. The same goes for the other 160 jobs in other Interior Health facilities. Governments at all levels go on about the need for good jobs, especially during elections. Well, we have them already. Let’s make an effort to keep them. Interior Health officials admit this is not about efficiency of operations. Rather, it is about a relatively small capital investment for laundry
THANKS COACHES Throughout this season, our boys have demonstrated enormous skill growth while maintaining a fun attitude and love of hockey. As parents, it was busy getting them to their practices and games, but watching them on the ice made the busy schedule worth it. What was easy to overlook, however, was the reason that every practice was developmentally appropriate and every game was a challenge, yet sportsmanship trumped winning. It was the effort of their coaches, Spencer Ward, Shane Gillman, Sean Matile, Monty Hogberg, Justin Joe, Ryan Williamson, Troy Jones and Jim Vandenbrand, that made this such an outstanding year. The planning by head coaches Spencer and Justin, likely done during time away from their own families (or times when all they wanted was some beauty sleep), was truly appreciated. Thank you. So, to all coaches taking off their skates, stacking basketballs, volleyballs, and rings or lacing up their soccer cleats, whether you hear it or not, please know that you are appreciated. You make a positive difference in the lives of our children. The kids get it, and although they may not know how to say it, please understand that the next time you get a fist pump, high five, or shy shoulder
equipment that amounts to about $1 million a year for 10 years. For some perspective, back in 2001, the B.C. Liberals came to power with the promise of dramatic tax cuts. To the average person, the amount of reduced tax made virtually no substantial difference because most of the tax savings went to the wealthiest among us. Those tax cuts resulted in a loss of $2 billion of revenue the B.C. government could have otherwise used to properly fund public capital health care investments. I think they could, if they wanted to, come up with necessary funds in this case. Demand proper funding for a strong public health care system. Dan LaRiviere
shrug, what they are really saying is, “Thank you.” From all kids everywhere who love their coaches, thank you. Michael, Carrie, Madison, Ashton and Preston Sutch AFFORDABLE HOUSING Colin Mayes noted recently that the federal government extended the homelessness partnering strategy with a focus on housing first. As he notes, this is a proven and positive step to address chronic homelessness and should be applauded. But it is only a tiny, first step. Affordable housing is much more than homelessness. Many young working families cannot afford to purchase a home in the North Okanagan, which contributes to our lack of meaningful middle-income opportunities. A lack of quality rental housing that can be a first step toward home ownership further contributes to making home ownership unaffordable for many Canadians. Affordable housing tailored to citizens with physical and mental challenges is another area that governments in Canada have not addressed sufficiently. A lack of affordable housing options for many older and frail seniors with limited income creates
significant fear during the last years of their lives. We need new ideas and new policies to address the housing needs of the North Okanagan-Shuswap. The Liberal Party of Canada, at its biennial policy conference one year ago, recommended the development of a national affordable housing strategy. This will require commitment by and collaboration among all levels of government in Canada. Justin Trudeau has committed to restoring regular first ministers conferences, a necessary step toward achieving the commitment by and collaboration among all levels of government in Canada toward making housing more affordable for all Canadians. It’s time for a change of government in Ottawa. Doug McDonald Policy Chair, Liberal Party North Okanagan Shuswap
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ENFORCEMENT NEEDED As a 66-year-old retiree in this wonderful city that has been my home since 1984, I find it very annoying that various beggars spend from morning until night in front of downtown stores soliciting funds from what appears to be a lot of seniors. There's nothing like pulling on the
MADE MY DAY I was in Safeway Feb. 19 with a friend when a man came up to us and said, "You two made my day." Coming out of the till, he came up to me with a big bunch of flowers. We may have made his day but he sure made ours. He was such a kind and generous man. Shirley Foord
RAIL TRAIL Garry Haas wrote extensively about the various costs of the proposed trail on the old railway track. On the other side, the community value of having a public access hiking and biking path along the entire west side of Kalamalka Lake and beyond is priceless. David and Nancy Leckschas
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moved on to Kelowna. expecting their first “This is a dream child and that factored career and I intend into his decision. to be here for a long “One of the reasons I time, dedicatdidn’t run for ing myself to council, and I the commuwasn’t able to nity I love,” talk about it at said McEwan, the time, was 29, who was my wife and I raised in Lake are expecting Country. our first child “It’s an in May,” he honour to Jamie McEwan said. continue to “I wantwork with the ed to make community,” he said. sure my evenings and As a one-term coun- weekends were free for cillor, McEwan was spending time with my elected to Lake Country family and the child that council in 2011 and we have on the way.” sat for one term before While McEwan opting against running replaces Roycroft, his again. At the time he job title has changed, said it was to focus on although economcareer and while that ic development will was true, McEwan remain a key focus of and his wife were also the position.
“I think there is massive potential for Lake Country locally, regionally and beyond,” he said. “We are a 10-minute drive from a top 50 university in the world and a 10 or 15 minute drive to the Kelowna International airport. Through regional collaboration I think we can get a lot of unique and interesting businesses that will benefit the residents of Lake Country and also help local businesses thrive.” While a municipality hiring a former councillor isn’t unprecedented in B.C., it is a unique situation. The district’s hiring process saw almost 100 applicants put their name forward for the
position. The final short-listed candidates were tested by an external human resources provider as the last part of the process. McEwan, who has a degree in urban geography and experience as a local government planner prior to his stint as a Lake Country councillor, earned the position, according to Mark Koch, director of community services. “Throughout the recruitment process interview and testing phase, Jamie McEwan really shone as the best candidate,” said Koch. “It is great to hire someone that is local, qualified and has demonstrated a keen interest in the community.”
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Local organizations are receiving assistance to ensure seniors remain active. The federal government is providing funding to programs through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. “By supporting New Horizons for Seniors Program projects, we are acting to ensure that seniors maintain a good quality of life and continue to be active members of their communities”, said Colin Mayes, O k a n a g a n - S hu s w ap MP.
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The Bob Rogers Quintet is at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday amanda morazain For The Morning Star
The Vernon Jazz Club will be welcoming one of Canada’s finest trombonists, Bob Rogers, to the stage this Saturday night. Rogers’ band will be playing a mixture of originals and jazz standards that will have the audience swinging. Rogers will be joined by his quintet, which includes Pat MacGibbon on sax, Jordan Dick on guitar, Shannon Sternloff on bass, and Trevor Wallach on drums. Rogers says he was drawn to jazz by the freedom within the music and a love for improvisation. “No two times through a tune are exactly the same and the interplay between musicians is unlike that of any other form of music,” he said. “That being said, I really enjoy the energy of performing in a funk or R&B band, and the structure and beauty of playing in a symphony orchestra. They are all different but also challenging and enjoyable in their own unique ways.” Rogers is an alumnus of Humber College, the University of B.C., and Northwestern, and has his bachelor’s and master’s in trombone performance. Although his musical passion
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the Bob rogers Quintet, trevor Wallach (left), shannon sternloff, Bob rogers, Pat macGibbon and Jordan dick, perform at the Vernon Jazz Club saturday. was greatly influenced by legends such as J.J. Johnson, Frank Rosolino, and Carl Fontana, one of his biggest mentors was the great Canadian trombonist Ian MacDougall, who was also his teacher. Other artists who have shaped his musical world are Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Count Basie, and Charlie Parker. Earlier on in his career, Rogers
worked in Vancouver as an indemand session and freelance musician. During this time he performed with Natalie Cole, The Temptations, and the Vancouver and Victoria symphonies and operas. His sound can be heard on recordings with Aerosmith, the Vancouver Ensemble of Jazz Improvisation, the West Coast Jazz
Orchestra, and soundtracks for both film and television. In 1993, Rogers re-located to Revelstoke, where he has been teaching music and performing ever since. Since moving to the Interior he has been a regular member of the Okanagan, Kamloops, and Cranbrook Symphony Orchestras. He has also played with the Michael Garding
Big Band and Aged to Perfection. All the musicians playing Saturday night have studied music in college or university. Originally from Kelowna, MacGibbon is another Humber alumnus who now lives and teaches music in Nakusp. He was the program director for the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre Island Jazz summer camp and has conducted workshops at the B.C. Interior Jazz Festival. MacGibbon is a strong advocate for music being a part of the school system and currently teaches kindergarten to Grade 12 music and band. Since 2010, he has revitalized two school band programs both of which have nearly doubled in size. Dick hails from Hamilton, Ont. and studied jazz at Mohawk College. He has lived in Salmon Arm for the last several years where he plays with The Salmon Armenians. Sternloff studied music at St. Francis Xavier in Nova Scotia. He now lives in Revelstoke, where he not only plays with bands but also books them through his agency, Get Live Music. Wallach studied music at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton. He plays with various bands throughout the Interior. The Bob Rogers Quintet takes the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) Saturday at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup, and at www.vernonjazz.ca.
Vernon’s MasterChef contender saved from elimination, twice Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
Vernon’s very own MasterChef Canada Season 2 contender Jennifer Innis is still in the game after a tension-filled team challenge and a dramatic pressure test. Innis is one of 13 contenders remaining on the show. “It was a great time filming it,” said the mother of three, who works as a dental hygienist in Vernon. “(There was) lots of anxiety from all parties, but an overall great experience.” In Sunday’s episode, Innis was saved for a second time from competing in the pressure test when she was called up to the gallery by the winning chefs from the team challenge. (Innis was also saved in the Feb. 15 episode by former B.C. Lion Jon HameisterRies, in what was a challenging stir-fry elimination challenge.) In Sunday’s team challenge, the chefs were split into two groups and had to each prepare a buffet-style meal for the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios: A Cabinet of Curiosities show. As part of the blue team, Innis can be seen having words with team leader Line
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Vernon’s Jennifer innis continues on her masterChef Canada journey. Pelletier, a Canadian military veteran from New Brunswick, who was causing tension within her team with her authoritative leadership. In the end, it was the opposing red team who earned immunity from elimination.
The drama continued once the teams returned back to the MasterChef Canada kitchen, and the blue team faced the season’s first pressure test. It came with two twists, one of which involved Innis being saved by blue team leader Andrew Al-Khouri from elimination. The second twist gave Pelletier the opportunity to save one member of her team from elimination, and in a dramatic and surprising turn, she decided to save herself. Once safe in the gallery, Pelletier collapsed and following medical attention, it was determined she was dehydrated and would recover. “You know, I’m glad Line used the save on herself – even if many would disagree. This is a competition. Why would you come this far, only to hand the prize to someone else?” said Innis. “Leader or not, she earned that place, by having one of the best stir fry dishes the previous week. As well, I know she was very ill that day already, and had she cooked, she would’ve hit the floor before the challenge, and most likely been pulled from the competition. “At the end of the day, this is a competition and (as bad as this sounds) you’re in it
for yourself. What’s the point of an advantage if you don’t use it?” With Innis and Pelletier saved, the five remaining home cooks from the blue team faced the pressure test and had to prepare the traditional Québécois dish of tourtière. After the tasting by MasterChef judges Alvin Leung, Michael Bonacini and Claudio Aprile, fellow B.C. resident Debra Pangestu, of Richmond, was eliminated from the competition. “When I saw that the pressure test was a tourtière, I thought, “Oh you’ve got to be kidding me. It’s a meat pie That’s right up my alley,’” said Innis. “(I) wish I could’ve cooked in the pressure test, but at the same time, a save is a save, and only puts me one step closer to $100,000.” The next new episode of MasterChef Canada (Sunday at 7 p.m. on CTV), sees the remaining home cooks face their second mystery box challenge and this time, victory rests on an iconic Italian favourite. The home cook who most impresses the judges selects the ingredient everyone else cooks with in an elimination challenge inspired by the journey of MasterChef Season 1 winner Eric Chong.
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The Lake Country Open Mic Has Talent is spotlighting singers and songwriters from the Okanagan for a fourth year. Taking place at the Lake Country Coffee House, the competition begins March 11 with a talented array of performers. They include Dale Ziech, Chantelle Betuzzi, Anna Ferguson, Michael
Painchaud, Mark Rosal, Nathan Fadden, and a trio including Catherine Brandon, and Glen and Lourine Welding. All performers will showcase their original songwriting skills along with their passionate performance skills for the judges, who include the winner of the 2014 competition, Aaron Gordon, and Kelowna’s Andrew Smith, a Kerrville New
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Every year, the Lake Country Art Gallery opens the doors of its gallery space to its members as a way to further support, engage and celebrate their artistic achievements. The LCAG currently has a membership of more than 150 individuals whose membership contributions help support gallery programming, including the annual members’ show, said gallery manager Petrina McNeill. “We are really blessed by the strength of the support of our members and volunteers”, said McNeill. “It’s really quite incredible that we have so many talented artists among our membership. Over the last few years, we’ve had an overwhelming response to our members’ show. We can’t wait to see what turns up this year.” “Our members and volunteers give so much to the gallery. I am constantly amazed at all the endeavours our members are up to in and out of their studios”, added LCAG curator Katie Brennan. “That they still have time support the gallery the way they do is outstanding.” The Lake Country Art Gallery’s annual members’ show opens Wednesday and a reception takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event is free and open to the public. The show continues to April 4. More information is available at www.lakecountryartgallery.ca.
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A unique opportunity to share has landed in the hands of the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church recently. About a year ago, several boxes of dusty gently used hymn books were discovered in the church basement. Not wanting to see the books lie around unused, Rev. Dr. Teresa Charlton, minister at Knox, started searching out a new home for the books. “I entered all the relevant information into an Internet-based clearing house for religious materials and promptly forgot all about them,” said Charlton. A year later, as Knox prepared for its annual Mission Awareness Sunday, a letter arrived from the Philippines in response to the available hymn books. “It was purely coincidental,” said Charlton, “that the letter arrived the same week as we were putting together a Sunday morning worship service to consider the work of Presbyterian World Service & Development, a mission branch of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.” A Baptist congregation, residing on the airbase of Pasay City, a district of Manila, was looking for “newer” hymn books as they organize for a 50th anniversary service this coming summer. The congregation of Knox immediately
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Melanie Baum, youth coordinator at Knox Presbyterian Church, her daughter Cora-Lee and Tara Charlton sell cookies to raise donations for shipping hymn books overseas. became enthused about supporting the idea of shipping the hymn books overseas. The Sunday School scrapped their plans to “buy a goat,” and baked cookies instead to raise donations for the shipping costs. When sharing the story with residents at Vernon Restholm last week, Kate McQueen, a longtime member of Knox said, “Imagine, the same hymn books I
sang from years ago are getting a fresh start half way around the world!” Knox will continue to gather donations for a few more weeks, then package the books for their long trip. It is hoped that the books might reach their destination before summer, and Knox plans to share photos, letters and possibly build a new relationship with its partner in ministry so far away.
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ext week brings spring break, and for many families it will mean scrambling to find child care, because unless you happen to be a teacher, or are fortunate enough to be a stay-at-home parent, or have a grandparent handy and willing, day care is a necessity. These 10 days will find a diversity of activities availCathi Litzenberger able for kids of all ages. There will be time for stay-at-home activities, play dates, time with grandparents, trips to the swimming pool, skiing or boarding at Silver Star, hiking in Kal Park or playing in Polson Park; many will be attending activities at the Okanagan Science Centre, and some will take short trips to visit family. There will be hockey, ringette, basketball and other tournaments happening and a few lucky families will be winging it to a family vacation, perhaps in a warmer destination. Today I’m offering recipes that the kids can help you put together. Probably the only thing healthy in them is the
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cereal — but that’s OK, they’re treats. Both are decadent and oh-so-delicious. Kids and adults will devour them. Rice Krispies Chocolate Scotcheroos 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 6 cups Kellogg’s Cocoa Krispies cereal or 6 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal 1 package (6 oz., 1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 cup butterscotch chips
Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add cereal. Stir until well-coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool. Note: Before measuring the corn syrup, coat your measuring cup with cooking spray — the syrup will pour easily out of the cup.
S’mores Rice Krispies Treats Pinwheels 10 oz. miniature marshmallows ¼ cup butter (plus more for greasing) 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs 7 oz. jar marshmallow creme 6 Hershey’s chocolate bars
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a 10x15 jellyroll pan with waxed paper. Butter the waxed paper and set aside. Combine marshmallows and 1/4 cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and heat on high for 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until completely blended. Stir in cereal and graham cracker crumbs. Press mixture into prepared pan. Spread marshmallow creme on top using an offset spatula. Place Hershey’s bars on top of the marshmallow creme. Place in oven for two minutes. Use a spatula to spread the softened chocolate. Let cool for 10 minutes. Roll up jellyroll style, starting on the long side (as you would for making cinnamon rolls). Peel away the waxed paper as you roll. Pinch the seams together. Place seam side down and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until chocolate has set. Slice and serve!
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When a child or teenager is diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer or organ failure, friends and neighbors often drop off casseroles or ask how they can help. The community rallies around the affected family to buoy them with support in their time of need. Not so — at least until now — when the diagnosis is a mental health issue. In fact, parents often say that their journey through the medical system, education and social services, as well as society at large, with a child or youth with a mental health issue is one of the most lonely, isolating and emotionally difficult they have ever faced. “My daughter’s struggle with severe depression was more difficult for me than my husband’s sudden death,” said one mother, who is a family representative in the Interior’s Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative. “After he died, people brought food, came by to watch my kids, let me cry and talk. When my daughter got ill, people stayed far away, but I needed more support than ever.” Keli Anderson, co-founder of The F.O.R.C.E Society for Mental Health (Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality) knows that experience well.
Dr. David Smith Her young son began showing behavioural problems and mental health issues 22 years ago at the age of five, which turned out to be very early-onset bipolar disorder. Anderson felt shamed, blamed and completely on her own to navigate confusing and uncompassionate systems and an indifferent society. So the B.C. mother, along with another mother facing the same challenges, started The F.O.R.C.E. (forcesociety.com) to provide support, information, understanding and advocacy for families with children and youth with mental health issues. One of their popular and very helpful programs is the “Parent In Residence” and “Youth in Residence” positions in various regions, staffed by individuals with lived experience in child and youth mental health who help those just encountering the system, or any way along their journey. Thanks to the work of organizations like The F.O.R.C.E — which truly has become a force in B.C. for family support and advocacy — as
well as the growth of other support organizations, families are no longer so alone. Youth and families are also front and centre in the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative, which started in the Interior a year ago and is now expanding to Vancouver Island. Jointly funded by the B.C. government and Doctors of BC, the collaborative is bringing families and youth together with a wide array of B.C. mental health professionals, including clinicians from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, physicians, school counsellors, community agencies, the RCMP and more. Together the more than 200 members of the collaborative are working to improve timely access and integration of child and youth mental health services in the province by working on local action teams in various communities, and finding solutions to system barriers through working groups. This series of seven columns is part of the work to improve mental health awareness and reduce barriers to care. Fortunately, the unnecessary stigma that has surrounded mental illness for decades is finally beginning to lessen. An increasing number of articulate, compassionate and public individuals are coming
• ANNOUNCEMENT • Dr. Brooke Parker, Optometrist who has been a resident of Vernon for the past 4 years, is pleased to announce the opening of his Vernon optometric practice in association with Peter Martens, the owner of Lensmakers Optical. His office is open Monday to Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm. OPEN SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Those who wish to have a comprehensive eye health and vision exam by a licensed doctor of optometry may arrange an appointment by phoning 250-545-3225. Call early for a Saturday appointment.
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forward to tell their personal stories of life with a mental illness. Public individuals like Olympic athlete Clara Hughes, CBC radio host Shelagh Rogers, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and comedian Robin Williams have all raised awareness and understanding, and reduced stigma to unprecedented levels. Youth, too, are coming forward in schools and communities to share their experiences and help others make the path less isolating. This growing openness and recognition is helping all of us understand that mental illness touches us all and that fostering mental wellness is a task for every one of us. The Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative has received funding through to 2016 and is determined to make the experience for youth and families much more timely, efficient, effective and less isolating. While we still have a ways to go, with increased education and awareness, better integration of services, more family support and advocacy, as well as reduced levels of stigma, the future is growing ever brighter for children, youth and families experiencing mental health issues. Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health, and a contracted psychiatrist for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This series of columns is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative, which involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support. The Collaborative is jointly funded by the Government of British Columbia and Doctors of BC.
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event, see www.canadianquilter.com April 16 to May 28, 9 a.m. to noon at People working effectiVely with families Place. Info., go to www.vernonfrc.ca or call workshop March 5 from 2 to 4 p.m., Vernon Karen at 250-545-3390. Golf & Country Club. Care for those living with Vernon silVer star quilters meet chronic, life limiting illness requires a team, and from September to June on the first and third family are essential members. But we cannot Thursdays of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at simply rely on family members to provide care; St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd., off they need care too. Join North Okanagan Hospice Silver Star Road, just east of Butcher Boys. Society, in partnership with the Interior Health free blood pressure and weigh-in Authority, for the final session in this year’s clinic The first Thursday of every month from Living Well | Dying Well program. Working 10 a.m. to noon at the Schubert Centre. Ask at the Effectively with Families is a workshop targeted front desk for room location. to health professionals, people with life-limiting hold your eVent at schubert centre illness and family caregivers. ired. Call Hospice at The Schubert Centre is a great place to hold your 250-503-1800, ext 101. Info., visit www.nohs.ca wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, memorial service, the Vernon badminton club Any pre- birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and a vious or new players are welcome to attend. whole lot more in between. They can accommoWe play until mid-March 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. date up to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 in Thursdays and Mondays at Coldstream elemen- banquet room (with its own entrance), up to 50 tary school, 10104 Kalamalka Rd. Nets and in meeting room and 75 in Coffee House and are shuttlecocks supplied, players bring their own famous for their catering. Centre also provides racquets. Contact Kal at 250-260-1692 or e-mail meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com. 250-549-4201 for info. or to book your event. 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 5101-25 Avenue Vernon secondary school. We play every• Friday Suppers 6PM & Meat Draw 5:30PM followed by thing from jazz, Broadway musicals, march• Karaoke 8:00PM-“show us your talent” or just come es, light rock, classical and more! Call band out and enjoy leader Toni at 250-549-2414. SUPPERS: • March 6 Roast Beef $10 okanagan community proJects is • March 13 Chicken Breast $10 a group of citizens, living in the Okanagan • March 20 Meat Loaf $9 • March 27 BBQ Steak $10 Valley, interested in participating in projects FAMILIES ARE WELCOME PLEASE JOIN US that will help build and support the com• Best Breaky in Town every Sunday 8-11:00 - $7 munity. We are creating a network of people • Hall & Catering call Eve 250-542-3003 • **Mega Meat Draw - March 8, 2015 - 2PM who have a project idea or who would like • Mega Meat Draw - March 29, 2015 - 2PM to help build or support a project. We will • Aerie Mtg. – March 2 & 16, 2015 - 7PM • Ladies Mtg. – March 9 & 23, 2015 - 7PM be meeting the first and third Thursday of Joint Meeting March 30 - 6:30PM every month at 7 p.m., at the People Place. • Crib Drop in Wednesdays 2:00PM • Kitchen open Wednesdays 4-7PM Please note: change of day, time and loca***** tion. You can join our Facebook group by Check out the club for more info or call 250-542-3003 searching Okanagan Community Projects. ***** EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO THE EAGLES NEST Info., call Sarah at 250-309-2620, Jack at COME SEE WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT 250-938-4202 or Darren at 250-938-1751. 5101-25 AVENUE NEXT TO THE MORNING STAR “SEE YOU SOON” get inVolVed The Family Resource DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD Centre’s Senior Support Volunteer Program ON MARCH 8 OR YOU WILL BE EARLY ALL DAY pairs volunteers with clients who need a ALSO HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY TO ALL friendly, helping hand and a listening ear. WELCOME SPRING MARCH 20 Training provided; runs for seven sessions ✄ ✄ ✄ ✄
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aniel Stark (right) has spent years honing his musical craft to become arguably the finest hand drummer in the region as well as a virtuoso of sorts on the melodic Indian stringed instrument, the sarod. The concert will begin with the energized rhythmic cadence of the drum. After that short set, Stark transforms the mood with the sinuous notes from the sarod and takes the audience into another state. That’s when White joins in with the first of three pieces of collaboration. White has performed his unique blend of dramatic vocalizations for years in concerts throughout this region as well as in Vancouver. He finishes the concert with several renditions from his new book of poetry, The Bodies and Other Political Poems. These poems range from painful depictions of child abuse, suicide, and government dishonesty to meeting street people and finding love among the cedar trees. Takes place March 5 at 7 p.m. at The Okanagan Centre For Spiritual Healing, 2931-29th Ave.
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it’s time for colour traVelling quilt show March 5 from noon to 5 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd., off Silver Star Road, Vernon. Hosted by Vernon’s Silver Star Quilters, the show features 36 quilts and the opportunity to purchase a quilt made by a master quilter. Quilts sold for $200 plus tax and proceeds from sales will benefit The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Sold quilts remain with the show until after annual Quilt Canada event in Lethbridge, Alta. June 4 to 6, after which they will be sent to their new owners. For more info. on this Canadian Quilters’ Association
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second Saturday of the month The Schubert Centre has a pancake breakfast and the Thrift Store is open 8 to 11 a.m., usually with a great deal on most items i.e. two-for-one or fill a bag etc. They have quality items at low prices. Everything on display is cleaned, ironed, mended and tested for working order before sold. Items in stock for most holidays. If you feel you have four hours a week to spare and would like to volunteer and help in the Thrift Store, call 250-549-4201. kalamalka toastmasters Practise your speaking skills with us in a comfortable, supportive and fun environment. We meet Wednesdays at Holiday Inn Express. Info., Laurie at 250-3061371, and visit kalamalkatoastmasters.ca. narcotics anon. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. the halina crafters Meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost waived as crafts are made for the centre’s gift shop. If you are 50+ and like to craft, come on out and join the fun. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877. alzheimer support groups The Alzheimer Society of B.C. holds support groups for caregivers and people in early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Support group for caregivers also meets first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. Info. contact Michelle Hallgren at 1-800-634-3399 or e-mail mhallgren@alzheimerbc.org aa meetings on wednesdays Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; an open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no access. Info., call 250-545-4933. the Vernon diet club meets Every Wednesday, basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting follows. Anyone wishing support in weight-management is welcome. Call 542-3252. parent and child walk in the park Hosted by Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Everyone welcome, meet 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 2905-29th Ave. Meet other parents, get fit and win a prize. Step challenge, pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more information, call 542-7578. tops (take off pounds sensibly) Meets Wednesdays 9 to 9:45 a.m. with meetings 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. Call Debbie at 250-542-0187 or Bev at 250-542-9381. nordic walking An exercise that uses all of the major muscle groups of the body. A walking program using poles is available every Wednesday 11 a.m. to noon at the Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave. Instruction on how to use the poles and poles are available for no cost. Info., Bill or Carole at 250-547-2047.
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Vernon & district kennel club meets The first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. at People Place, 3402-27th Ave. An opportunity to connect with others involved in many different dog sports in the area. A fun club with friendly people and new members always welcome. Call Jayne at 250-545-0187 for info. supporting aging through creatiVe approaches A collaboration between The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care (CECD) and the Leisure Practitioner’s Association of BC (LPABC) with presenters Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka, Shelley Klammer and Jeanne Sommerfield March 27, Schubert Centre, 3505 - 30th Ave., Vernon, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $60. Register on line. Lunch included. Coffee and snacks available in cafeteria. Please register by March 20. armstrong kindale thrift store 25 cents white tag sale March 4 to 6. Also will be running silent auction starting March 16; bids close March 21 at 4:30 p.m. We will call the winners March 23. scarborough faire ladies chorus meets in the Loft at the Vernon Community Music School Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. If you love to sing, harmonize and receive excellent vocal instruction, join us. We entertain at various local venues throughout the season. Call the director, Therese, at 250-558-1913 for more info. New members welcome! cribbage 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. Vernon kalamalka chorus of sweet adelines The local chapter of Sweet Adelines International invites women who love to sing in close, four-part harmony, to join them on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Halina Centre gym, 3310-37th Ave. Info., Deanna at 250-5429229, or Grace at 250-545-0808. the schubert coffee house open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every day there are fresh sandwiches, salads and two varieties of soup. Muffins, pastries, cookies and deserts. A variety of ice creams and cold drinks will keep your thirst at bay. The coffee served is the best in town. Come on in, keep cool and enjoy some great food and companionship. dancing at schubert centre Every Wednesday at 2 p.m., you will find live entertainment. Dancers of every description and music of every kind are enjoyed. Come dance, watch and just have fun. Friday at 2 p.m. you will find the dancers in the Coffee House also dancing to live music. We call it “Happy Hour.” Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away. sally ann boutique Jewelry, clothing, antiques, auction, vintage, fair trade, local artist wall, and other special treasures for sale. A Coffee & Tea Corner that we like to call our Care and Share Corner. Snacks and drinks for sale. We are next to our Thrift Store on 24th St. behind Future Shop, down the road from Voets Kaffee. Open Tues. to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the schubert centre has a wonderful Thrift Store in its basement. Full variety of dress and casual clothes for men and women. They have housewares, jewelry, material, bedding, craft items etc. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. They accept donations of gently used clothing, jewelry,household goods etc. We would love to accept larger donations but picking them up is quite difficult. Every
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ChOW meiN SaLeS Take-out only, pre-sold only; $10. Made by the Vernon Japanese Women’s Auxiliary members. Pick up BOYS CLUB Christian learning, badges, games, campouts, biking, at: Vernon Japanese Cultural Centre, 4895 Bella Vista Rd., April swimming, hiking, skating and crafts. Boys ages five to eight meet 10, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Pre-order deadline: March 27 at at East Hill Community Church, Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m. Boys ages noon. Please call Agnes Sakakibara at 250-545-2165 or e-mail nine to 13 meet at the Vernon Christian School gym, Thursdays a.takasakakibara@gmail.com. Don’t wait! Limited orders! 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Cost is $30 per boy. Call 250-545-3926 for info. WORLd daY OF PRaYeR SeRViCe March 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Peace LakeSide tai Chi Tai chi for your body, mind and soul Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave., Vernon. This year’s service, writThursdays and Tuesdays at noon, Kal Fitness, 100 Kalamalka ten by the women of the Bahamas, is based on John 13 “you should Lake Rd., with instructor Tim Miller. Fun, relaxing atmosphere. also do as I have done to you.” All are welcome! Please join us to Come join us! For more information, call 250-549-1240. learn about the Bahamas. NeW hOPe FOR WidOW/eRS WeekLY COFFee gROUP BUddhiSt meditatiON CLaSS March 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W. L. eNdeRBY OLd time daNCe CLUB St. PatRiCk’S daY Every Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at our office in the People Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Class topic will be “Understanding daNCe March 6 at 7 p.m., Enderby Drill Hall. Families and chilPlace, #003, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. This is a drop in Impermanence and Opportunity.” Drop-in class consists of guided dren welcome. Adults $8, teens $4, children free. Includes light gathering where those who have been widowed can meet in a safe meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10. For info lunch. Live music by Valley Five Band. Info., Jim at 250-515-1176. atmosphere to make friends and share common experiences. WORLd daY OF PRaYeR Please join us and our neighbours in www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. VeRNON LiONS CLUB meetS First and third Thursdays of celebrating World Day of Prayer, March 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s the month at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., United Church, 1110 Belvedere St., Enderby. 6 p.m. New members welcome. Call Leslie COme aNd BRiNg SeedS tO ShaRe Andrew at 250-503-0917 for information. to the 21st annual Shuswap Seed Swap and PYthiaN SiSteRS VeRNON temPLe #21 Natural Living Fair. New venue: M.V. Beattie Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 Elementary school in Enderby, 1308 Sicamous p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Patricia at Rd., March 7. Admission $3/person. Seed trade 250-558-5413. table, speakers, demos, displays, fair with heriCOmmON thReadS Ministering to the tage seeds, natural produce, silent auction, crafts, food court You , k needs of our community. Free, good quality and more. Visit with old friends and new. wor used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday PUB Night at the BRaNdiNg iRON PUB March 7 is u yo 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays 3 to 5 p.m. at a fundraiser for Len Wood Middle School in Armstrong. ! e v Vernon Alliance Church. Call 545-7105. Tickets are $25 available at the pub, the school dri haLiNa SeNiORS CeNtRe daNCeS Every and PAC members. Dinner and dance, raffles. Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. Dinner at 6 p.m. Dance only tickets available Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time counat the door - $15 after 8 p.m. try music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $4 COmmUNitY gaRage SaLe Hassen Arena members, $5 non-members and if you’re just in Armstrong, March 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $25/ coming to sit and listen the cost is $1. We are table. Contact Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For and Rec at 564-9456 to pre book your space. more information, call 250-542-2877. NatURe WaLk Join the North Okanagan aL-aNON meetiNg Thursdays 1:30 p.m., at Naturalists’ Club March 7 at 9 a.m. in Kal Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. Park and on the Kidston Pathway. Meet CaNCeR ReLaxatiON SUPPORt gROUP at the corner of Cunliffe Road and Palfry For people living with cancer and their supDrive West. Optional coffee stop after. port persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., VeRNON BUddhiSt temPLe will meet People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more inforon March 7 at 4 p.m. We have been practicmation contact Colleen at 250-550-8802. ing Pure Land Buddhism in Vernon since time OUt NeedLeWORk at haLiNa 1948. Reverend Yasuhiro Miyakawa leads SeNiORS’ CeNtRe For those who like to the services held at the Vernon Japanese TH socialize and do crafts every Thursday from 1 Cultural Society 4895 Bella Vista Road. to 3 p.m. If you enjoy counted thread needleLet us share the message of our Buddhist work, cross stitch and/or hardanger, join us teachings, which emphasizes peace, loving for an afternoon of stitching and socializing. kindness, compassion, non-violence, interWe are a small group that enjoy stitching, relatedness of all living beings, attitudes of the NORth OkaNagaN PRegNaNCY CaRe CeNtRe hosting teaching and learning. Info., 250-542-2877 or just drop by. their fourth Annual Spring Gala March 6 at the Prestige Inn. Dinner, care and responsibility towards ourselves, and our environment. For VeRNON StROke ReCOVeRY BRaNCh Meets Thursday dessert, auction, entertainment. For tickets, call 778-475-6016 or see further information please call Mari @542-5633. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. www.vernonpregnancy.com/events. Special entertainer is comedian the BOdY & SOUL WeLLNeSS FaiR March 7 and 8 at The Support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; social- Leland Klassen. Cost is $30/person or to host a table $250. All funds Vernon Recreation Complex from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone welization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop raised go toward helping families with an unplanned pregnancy and come! Info., see www.bodyandwellnessfair.com and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Mary-Joan Giffin at education on healthy relationships. COmmUNitY hU SONg The Community HU Song is March 8 250-260-8029. the PaLeStiNe StUdY gROUP meetS March 6 at 10 a.m. at 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Come together and learn a spiritual ViNtage CaRS Are you interested in old cars? The Vintage Car at the People Place, downstairs in room 2. We will be previewing exercise that teaches us all how to go beyond prayer and meditation, Club of Canada, North Okanagan chapter, meets at The Pantry in the new documentary entitled On the Side of the Road directed by through contemplation. We are now located in the Pacific Inn and Vernon the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We welcome the Israeli filmmaker, Lia Tarachansky, now living in Canada. This Suites, Vernon. 4790 - 34th St. interested guests and new members. Please note: though owning a award-winning documentary offers a new perspective on the origins iNteRNatiONaL WOmeN’S daY CeLeBRatiON March 8 from vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necessity. For more infor- of the state of Israel and its consequences for the Palestinian people. 2-4 p.m., Schubert Centre, 3503-30th Ave. Entry by donation, with mation, call club president Gary Handel at 250-558-5304. all proceeds to Vernon Women’s Transition House Society. Join us Everyone welcome. For more info., call Steve at 545-3202. VeRNON aNd diStRiCt aNimaL CaRe SOCietY We have a PVSS gRadUatiNg CLaSS presents a fashion show fundraiser, in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8! There will be lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has bake sale and auction March 6 at 7 p.m. in the PVSS gym. Tickets speakers, videos, live music and much more. This fun-filled event gone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description are $10 each or four for $35, available from any grad, or contact is for all ages, women and men alike, so come down and show your of the cat and we will do our best to help. The registry is anony- our sponsor JC Excavating at 250-546-2762. $12 at the door. support for the amazing women in your life!
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Hunters converge on provincial Legislature the legislature. The largest petition called for a limit of 10 per cent share of moose and elk allocated for nonresident hunters, and 15 per cent for mountain goats and grizzly bears, prized by trophy hunters. It was the latest of a series of protests that began in December when the government announced an increase of limited-entry hunting opportunities for guide-outfitters in
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Fish and Game Club in Lake Country, said with the resurgence of hunting popularity in B.C., the provincial government is moving in the wrong direction by increasing commercialization of wildlife harvesting. “We need to stop managing a diminishing resource through social management, and we need to start working towards making more wildlife,” said Richardson. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said he understands the principle behind the ongoing protest. But he says the latest allocation decision
Hundreds of hunters, some wearing camouflage and blowing duck calls, gathered at the B.C. Legislature Monday to protest the share of big-game hunting permits set aside for guide-outfitters and their out-of-province Steve Thomson clients. About 300 hunters and supporters attended the rally, bringing peti- B.C.. tions with thousands of names to present in Sean Richardson, president of the Oceola
was made after 10 years of discussions with resident hunters and guide-outfitters, and he is not prepared to change it again. Thomson says the shift in allocations reflects about 60 animals going to guideoutfitters. B.C. hunters are concerned that the share reserved for guide-outfitters is higher than anywhere else in North America. Under the latest policy for limited-entry hunts, that share is 20 per cent for elk, 20 or 25 per cent for moose depending on the restricted region, 35 per cent for mountain
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Vernon residents can get some exercise for a good cause. Junior Chamber International will host a zumbathon March 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Complex. “It will benefit Vernon Women’s Transition House and JCI Vernon,” said Brandon Thacker, an event organizer with the Fund Blazers, one of two groups within JCI raising funds for the community. “Come out and support the cause, and have a great time dancing while you’re at it.” The zumbathon is sponsored by Sun FM, HiPro Sportswear, Graydon Security Systems, Okanagan Restoration Services Ltd., Capri Insurance Services, Electric Paper
Company and Durning Directions. “There will be all local zumba instructors and door prizes from Soul Studio, DLC White House Mortgages, Valley Marine, and Illusions Hair & Body,” said organizer Sarah Moorhouse. There will also be 50/50 tickets and the first 75 purchasers of tickets will receive a free T-shirt. Water will be supplied by Save On Foods. “Junior Chamber International is part of an organization of young leaders and entrepreneurs whose mission is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change in our community,” said Sue Solymosi, an event organizer. “Two of our man-
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Armstrong residents can expect their garbage collection bill to increase slightly. The city unanimously agreed to a one-year renewal of its current contract with SuperSave Disposal, running from May 1 to April 30, 2016. There are two components to the city’s monthly per-unit contract fees. One is for the contractor’s direct operations, and the other for regional district landfill fees, which the contractor pays. “The landfill fee is automatically adjusted whenever the regional district amends their fees,” said city chief financial officer Terry Martens in a report to council, pointing out the most recent amendment, a 2.2 per cent increase, happened on Jan. 2. Currently, the monthly per-unit fee for the landfill component is $3.28. For the renewal term, the contractor has proposed a two per cent increase for its operating component. “This would increase the monthly per-unit fee from $3.22 to $3.28,” said Martens. Combined, the monthly per-unit rate for both cost components would be $6.56, beginning May 1. Annual user fees are billed to property owners on their tax notice, which covers the 12-month period from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. The annual user fee per house would increase from $76.85 in 2014 to about $78.17 this year, which amounts to a 1.7 per cent increase. “This is due to the fact that the contractor’s increase takes effect part-way through the year,” said Martens.
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The VSS Panthers are going to the B.C. Senior AAA Boys Basketball Championships for the second straight year. Glenn Garvie’s crew toppled the No. 8-ranked host South Kamloops Titans 67-56 in Saturday night’s final of the Okanagan Valley playoffs. The Panthers almost didn’t make the final as they brushed back the stubborn Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops 70-69 in the semifinals. VSS was up by five points with a minute to play and due to missed foul shots and clutch baskets by Sa-Hali, the margin dwindled to only one at the final buzzer. South Kamloops stopped the NorKam Saints 77-70 in another close semi. The Panthers lost to South Kam in both of their regular-season games and were definitely the underdog in the Titans’ home gym. After an early three-pointer gave South Kam the lead 3-2, the Panthers answered with a deuce to take a lead they would never relinquish. VSS continued to build on their lead. They were up by a dozen at the half and by as much as 22 in the third quarter, playing the clock wisely down the stretch. “It was by far the best game of the year for the Panthers and it couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Garvie. “They had beat us twice during the season and they were very confident they would win and maybe they would have on any other night.” John Garvie drained 31 points in the final and was named the Valley MVP. Zac Kronbauer and Grade 10 Ben Hladik were named to the tournament all-star team. There are four Grade 12 boys on the VSS roster: Garvie, Kronbauer, Ty Thomas and Spencer Shaw. They have played together since Grade 8 and have gone to four basketball provincials. The only year ALLEN DOUGLAS/KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK they did not, the Cats lost by one point on a trey at Reid Sellars of the South Kam Titans has his shot blocked by pressure from the VSS the buzzer in the Valley junior final. Panthers, from left, Ben Hladik, Seth Blundell and Leon Schenker. “I have watched them over the years play their best game when it was absolutely necessary,” said a very rare quality; they want to win but they wanted to win for coach Garvie. “They did it in Grade 8, beating Fulton in the Valley final when they had been beaten by them each other.” The Fulton Maroons gave up a bucket with two seconds left four times that season. They did it in Grade 10 when John scored and lost 73-71 to the Valleyview Vikings in the Okanagan Senior 48 and we won against OKM, a team we had lost to three times. AA Boys final Saturday at Valleyview in Kamloops. Fulton took And last year when we won the semifinal game in that crazy finon the Westsyde Whundas of Kamloops in a wildcard challenge ish where we scored 11 point in the final 20 seconds to advance to the Valley final, and then last night. They have willed themselves game Tuesday night at Fulton. The winner earns a berth in the provincials, March 11-14, in Langley. to victory each time.” In Lumby, the Immaculata Mustangs iced the Kelowna Four of the starters and six roster players are on the football Christian Knights 68-57 in Saturday’s final of the Valley Senior A team that has reached the B.C. semifinals three straight years. “They are a very special group,” added Garvie. “More than Boys Championships. Both teams advance to provincials. The host Charles Bloom Timberwolves bowed 90-80 to the their athletic ability is their character and their respect for each other. This team genuinely likes each other. If you came to a prac- Barriere Cougars and fell 75-41 to the Similkameen Sparks of tice or any other time they are together you would be unable to Keremeos. Peter Ufimzeff sank five treys and finished with 35 determine who is in Grade 12 and who are the two Grade nines points as the Wolves lost to Barriere. Jared Sexsmith added a on the squad by the way they treat one another...This team had dozen. Ufimzeff rang up 20 points against the Sparks.
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Vernon’s Jim Cotter remains in the hunt for the Tim Hortons Brier Canadian men’s curling championship that barely eluded him a year ago. Cotter, the 2014 Brier runner-up, improved to 3-2 Tuesday morning in Calgary with an 8-3 win over Mark Kean of Ontario, salting away the match by scoring four in the ninth end. “We seem to play a lot of tight games so we’re used to that,” said Cotter, whose team won every game by a single point in the provincials at the Vernon Curling Club last month. “We don’t seem to blow anybody away, we don’t try to. It’s just game management and end management and just try to be tied up coming home with (hammer), sort of thing.” Cotter took on Quebec’s Jean-Michel Ménard (2-3) Tuesday afternoon. Cotter, backed by third Ryan Kuhn, second Tyrel Griffith of Kelowna and lead Rick Sawatzky, was in a four-way tie for third place with Alberta’s Kevin Koe, Newfoundland/Labrador’s Brad Gushue and Manitoba’s Reid Carruthers following the morning draw Tuesday. Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs, the 2013 Brier champ and 2014 Olympic gold medalist, was 5-0 while Saskatchewan’s Steve Laycock was 4-1.
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It has been 13 years since the Vernon Vipers met the Merritt Centennials in the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. History favours the Vipers. They have won all six playoff series with the Cents and took five of seven regular-season tilts this year. In their most recent meeting, on Jan. 28 in Merritt, the Vipers edged the Cents 4-3. “It has the potential to be a great series,” said Merritt head coach Luke Pierce. “Our two teams match up well — both pretty honest and respectable hard-working groups.” Pierce, 31, has led the Cents to six straight playoff appearances while building a solid program. He played three years in the BCHL, two with the Cents and one with the Vipers before spending five years at Royal Military College on a scholarship.
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On paper, it looked like a slamdunk sweep for the Kelowna Rockets. The Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs ignored the stats and took Kelowna to the limit in the Okanagan Mainline Pee Wee Tier 1 Hockey League best-of-three final series. Jack Finley scored 3:17 into sudden-death overtime Sunday as the Rockets clipped the Mustangs 1-0 in Game 3 at Memorial Arena. The Rockets advance to the provincials, March 15-18, in White Rock. Riley Fiddler-Schultz and Tanner Brown drew assists with a stellar Tristan Bjarnason earning the shutout. Vernon goalie Kobe Grant was spectacular as the Rockets enjoyed the majority of play. “Kobe played to win,” said Mustang captain Coletyn Boyarski. “He showed up and battled hard for all three playoff games. Kobe was definitely the MVP of the series. Kobe made some unbelievable saves that motivated all of us to push harder.” Grant didn’t let the playoff implications change his mindset at all. “Once I get focused, I don’t find it hard to stay focused,” he said. “I just think of it as any other game and there is no pressure. My dee blocked what they could and the forwards did a pretty good job getting back hard.” Kelowna won the regularseason pennant at 10-2-3, while Vernon was last at 2-103 yet Grant wasn’t buying the underdog tag. “I think that we pushed really hard as a team and as individuals to win the series and go to provincials,” said Grant.
“I never felt we were underdogs, I just felt like if we played our best we could beat any team in our league. Boyarski gave props to the coaching staff and a policemen/ military leadership speaker for the team’s lateseason rise. LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR “Coaching was Vernon Mustangs Jacob Boden, left, and Connor Elliot battle Kelowna Rockets’ key, line matching Riley Dobranski Sunday in Pee Wee Tier 1 playoff hockey at Memorial Arena. against Kelowna to shut down their the past two months the boys Tier 2 Vipers lost 6-5 to a high scoring line. Our defence really gelled and became a Tier 2/3 Kelowna team before battled, blocking shots and team. We fell just short of our grounding the Kelowna Pee keeping their scoring chanc- ultimate goal but the boys can Wee AAA females 9-1 in exhies to a minimum. I believe be proud of their efforts this bition play. our improvement started season.” Liam Remple, Anne with Sergeant (Sean) Bacon The Vipers surprised the Cherkowski, Emma Elders, who gave us the confidence the first-place Kamloops Isaac Thomas put the Vipers and the motivation to push Nailers 5-2 in their opener, up 4-3 and Porter Trevelyan, to higher limits. Coach Dean getting two snipes, including with the late 5-5 equalizer (McAmmond) built on that the winner, from Roest. Pastro, handled the Viper scoring in foundation, pushing us in the Kuhnlein and Cash Anderson the loss. practices and games leading up added singles in support of The visitors jumped on a to the final series.” Seibel. bad bounce and got the winner The Vernon Valley Wood Valley Wood then smoth- with 43 seconds left. Remanufacturing Vipers lost ered the Salmon Arm Ronac Chauhan and Jacob 6-4 to the host Kelowna Chiefs Silverbacks 8-2 with Roest Green each produced hat in the Okanagan Atom A semi- pulling the hat trick and Nick tricks, while Jakob Jones (2) final playoffs Sunday morning Noren ringing up a deuce. and Porter Trevelyan completAfter falling behind 3-1 Jace Weir and Kuhnlein ed the offence. Jordyn Morris early, the sixth-seeded Vipers each pocketed 1+2 and Pastro had two helpers. rebounded to level the score at also scored in support of Coach Robert Spraggs rec4-4 with eight minutes remain- Colmorgen. ognized the fantastic contribuing. The Chiefs produced two After a very short break, tions from Scott Flood, Jeremy late goals to advance. the Vipers bowed 3-0 to the Silzer and Prentice Swiscoski Austin Roest, Bennett second-place Kamloops Ice as the biggest reason for the Kuhnlein, Liam Leibel and Hawks. team’s amazing development. Erik Pastro handled the A defensive zone turnover Player awards were given Vernon offence. Austin Seibel led to the first Ice Hawks goal out after the final game with suffered the loss after relieving with nine minutes to play. The Jones earning MVP, Elders Colten Colmorgen. Vipers then surrendered two and Marlea Best sharing the “I am very proud of the powerplay goals in the last five Most Sportsmanlike Player effort the Vipers showed this minutes. Seibel was bold in award and Maisun Angpast weekend,” said Viper head suffering the loss. Hamilton taking home the Coach Trevor Seibel. “Over The Nixon Wenger Pee Wee Most Improved Player.
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The Vipers finished second in the Interior Division at 36-18-1-3 for 76 points, while the Cents were 10 points back in third. Game 1 in the best-of-seven division semifinal series went Tuesday night in Vernon. Game 2 goes tonight, also at Kal Tire Place. “You know what you’re getting from Luke’s team,” said Viper assistant coach Kevin Kraus. “They’re an honest, hard working team and will be a good test for our team. The teams haven’t met in the playoffs for a long time so look for a rivalry to start now.” The Vipers were third overall in the 16-team league and are relatively healthy entering the post-season.
Forward Nicholas Rasovic is day-today with a bruised hip, while top defenceman Luke Shiplo was a game-time decision Tuesday with a sore neck after taking a high hit from behind from Salmon Arm’s Shane Danyluk a week ago Saturday. Winger Luke Voltin is off injured reserve and ready to play. The Cents, like the Vipers, stress defence first. Their leading scorer is New Yorker John Schiavo with 30 goals and 64 points. Rookie Liam Finlay took the Vipers’ top pointgetter trophy with 21 snipes and 64 points. Pierce will look to captain Sam Johnson, of Okotoks, Alta., for grit and moxy. “He’s the most valuable guy most nights,” said Pierce. “He’s just always going to do the right things. He inspires
our bench and dressing room. I’m really excited for a guy like that — knowing how much he’s wanted it and being a 20-yearold.” League awards announced Monday are as follows: Vern Dye Memorial Trophy – Most Valuable Player: Corey Mackin, Coquitlam Express Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy – Rookie of the Year: Brett Supinski, Coquitlam Express Top Defenceman Award: Andrew Farny, Salmon Arm Silverbacks Bob Fenton Trophy – Most Sportsmanlike Player: Schiavo. Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy – Coach of the Year: Jason Tatarnic, Chilliwack Chiefs
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Cotter opened the Brier Saturday by edging Calgary’s Koe 8-7 in an extra end in a rematch with the winning skip from last year’s Brier final in Cotter’s hometown of Kamloops. For several agonizing seconds, Cotter and his B.C. team watched helplessly as their potential game-winning rock slid ever so closely to the edge of the house before finally stopping to give them the win. “Hang on, hang on,” was Cotter’s recollections of his yelling as the stone slid across the Scotiabank Saddledome ice in Calgary. “I thought it was going out, thought we were going to 12 (ends).” Koe had hidden a counter and forced the Vernon skip to try a difficult angle double-raise hit and stay as the pro-Alberta crowd tried to unsettle him by chanting “Cotter, Cotter” as he was in the hack. “That’s curling and that’s excitement,” said Cotter, who wasn’t bothered by the crowd. “It’s Calgary and they’re cheering for their hometown boys.” The Cotter rink then dropped their next two games Sunday, 7-5 to Jacobs and 6-5 to Brier qualifier winner Adam Casey of PEI. Cotter got back into the win column in his lone game Monday, stealing two in 10 to double Gushue, the 2006 Olympic gold medalist, 6-3. The winner of the 2015 Tim Hortons Brier will represent Canada at the Ford World Men’s Championship, March 28-April 5 in Halifax, in addition to qualifying for the 2015 Home Hardware Canada Cup in Grande Prairie, Alta., the 2016 World Financial Group Continental Cup in Las Vegas and the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier in Ottawa.
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B.C. skip Jim Cotter, of Vernon, shouts instructions Tuesday morning in the Tim Hortons Brier at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
Vernon’s Hannah Mehain pocketed a silver medal Sunday at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George. Mehain and teammates Katherine Weaver (North Vancouver), Molly Miller (Kimberley), and Eliza-Jane Kitchen (North Vancouver) finished second in the women’s cross country skiing 4x 3.75km relay at the at Otway Nordic Centre. The women combined for two legs of classic style and two legs of skate skiing. In the first transition, Team B.C. was sitting in sixth place when 13-year-old Miller started out on the course. “I caught the first two athletes pretty quickly and stayed with them until about one kilometer in and then I passed the Ontario skier. I was happy to know we were in medal contention,” said Miller. On the third leg, Mehain, 16, continued to gain ground and was in second when she passed off to Kitchen for the final leg. “I was so shocked to see Hannah come in second and by that amount so I was excited and ready to go,” said Kitchen. “I was a little scared too because I didn’t want the third place skier to catch up. I could see the skier ahead and I was thinking just give it for the team. I thought of all of them and the work they had just put in. Out on the course, the fans and coaches were amazing running up the hills and cheering us on.” In women’s curling, Vernon’s Sydney Hofer was lead for Team B.C., 9-8 winners over Alberta Saturday for fifth place. Sarah Daniels of Delta was the B.C. skip.
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A Shuswap duo stuck it to the rest of the field to win the 2015 B.C. Provincial Open Stick Curling Championship Sunday at the Vernon Curling Club. The triple-knockout format, with some teams playing as many as eight games over the two days, came down to an exciting final game between the two remaining teams of Gord Duplisse and Frank Egli from the Salmon Arm Curling Club and Jim Burns and Cliff Bryanton from the host Vernon Club. Trailing 7-1 after five, Burns and Bryanton threw their first two rocks through the house in the sixth end, at which point they shook hands with the Salmon Arm pair. “The final game of the tournament was very exciting and was played before an enthusiastic crowd late Sunday afternoon,” said event chair Phil Culbert. “Congratulations go out to the Duplisse/Egli rink, who have now qualified to represent B.C. in the National Open Stick Curling Championship being held in Winnipeg LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR at the end of March.” Phil Culbert of Vernon keeps his eye on an incoming The Duplisse/Egli rock thrown by his teammate Blaine Olson in the 2015 duo had earlier defeated B.C. Stick Curling Championships Saturday. another Salmon Arm team of Brian Maurer and Bert Larmand in one semifinal, while Burns and Bryanton knocked off a third Salmon Arm rink, Kevin and Jo-Anne Are loose Baldock, in the other dentures a semi. The provincials problem served as a warm-up for you? for the 2016 nationals in Vernon. The provincial Then we can help. You have a choice at Aberdeen Dental. tournament was a treWhether it be, complete dentures, partial dentures or mendous success with implant supported dentures, we can customize a plan 32 teams competing, for you. A well fitting denture can change your life! including 12 Vernon teams, said Culbert, who aberdeen dental centre will also head up the 3401 - 33rd St • www.vernondentist.com organizing committee for the Canadian bonDr. Kevin O’Shea spiel. “The club and its For your FREE Consultation, call members are very excit250-545-3319 ed about hosting.”
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Captains of the Vernon U19A Raid and U16B Royals are ready to shoot for provincial ringette gold, from left, front, Shelby Fisher, Aleisha Smith, Emily Olds, Brenna Beck. Back, Miranda Chapple, Dayce Knopf, Sophie Granley and Ellen Campbell.
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Shelby Fisher was quite happy making a fulltime living at her dad’s trucking company. Not so fast, said her ringette coaches. “My coaches (Tim Jones and Ellie Paulin) are quite a handful and they talked me into playing again this year,” laughed the veteran centre and captain of the Vernon Under 19A Raid, one of 38 teams in the B.C. Ringette Championships, starting Friday at various local arenas. Fisher, a fun-loving Seaton grad who turns 19 in April, took up ringette at age seven after a few years in the Can Skate program. The transition to ringette was smooth and Fisher is today one of the leading scorers and top centres with the Raid. “Our team is pretty strong defensively, but we have to work really hard for our goals,” said Fisher, who was a striker in soccer and a setter in high school volleyball. The Raid open the provincials Friday at 10:15 a.m., Priest Valley Arena, versus the Fraser Valley. Fisher expects Kelowna and Langley to be the teams to beat in the Belles division. Dayce Knopf, a Grade 12 VSS student who celebrates her 18th birthday in October, will also patrol centre for the Raid. She is also a captain. “I’ve always been a playmaker, but I’ve kind of settled into a goal-scoring role,” said Knopf, who bagged a bronze at the 2012 B.C. Winter Games in Vernon. Emily Olds is a prairie girl who moved from Regina to Armstrong in 2010. The Pleasant Valley Grade 12 student is another Raid captain and their net detective. “I like to let my body react and let the muscle memory do the work,” said Olds, when asked about her style. “When we really want to win, we just have to get our heads together.” Olds also snowboards, plays defence in soccer and is a budding electrician, having taken a preapprentice course in school. She and Kaitlyn Paulin played with Knopf on the bronze-medal zone team in the Vernon Winter Games. Brenna Beck is the other Raid captain, She got into the game when her aunt, Rona Beck, coached her in Enderby. The 5-foot-6 playmaker/scorer, who turns 18 on Friday, normally plays on a line
with Bailey Williamson and Spencer Christianson. “We want to be top-three in the provincials,” said Beck, a Grade 12 PVSS student and a manager at the Armstrong McDonalds who hopes to get into social work upon graduation. “We have to work as hard as we can and feel good about ourselves.” The Vernon U16B (Junior) Royals, coached by Blair Campbell, start the B.C. tournament Friday 7:15 a.m. in Lumby against Terrace. Miranda Chapple is a centre and one of the Royal captains. Chapple likes to go high for snipes and says the Royals have the moxy to medal. “All of the girls are always energetic and win or lose, we’re always smiling,” said the Grade 9 PVSS student. “Everybody brings a different strength.” Outside of ringette, Chapple curls and plays middle blocker in high school volleyball. Sophie Granley, another captain, was born in New Westminster and moved to Vernon in 2005, taking up ringette two years later. “I go up for a rush sometimes,” said the 14-yearold stay-at-home defenceman. “Ringette is so much fun and it’s good exercise. We’re really excited about the provincials.” In Grade 9 at Kalamalka Secondary, Granley also enjoys horseback riding. Ellen Campbell, the coach’s daughter, is the team’s comic and also a captain on the back end. “My parents thought I was lazy so they signed me to play ringette,” deadpanned Ellen, a pitcher in fastball. Campbell, in Grade 9 at Seaton, says the Royals are a strong checking bunch. A classic rock and show tunes singer, she is the team’s enforcer. “I’m rough, goonish a little bit,” she smiled. “I keep the other teams on their toes and take a few penalties.” As for being coached by her dad, Ellen replied: “I try to help him understand things from a players’ perspective.” The Royals will look to net detective Aleisha (The Wall) Smith, for huge saves. The 14-year-old VSS student, who loves photography, has been playing goal for almost six years.“I wasn’t really good at the skating part. I played out for three years and then played one game in goal and liked it. I’m good at tracking the ring. I find the sport really exciting.”
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vulnerability, should North have passed, doubled or bid five spades or six clubs? Who knows? In this auction, North bid five spades, and South boldly raised himself to six spades. I think South should have passed over five clubs, but when West rebid five hearts and North passed (assuming he did), it would have been reasonable for him to compete with five spades. West led his heart ace. Then, judging that South would not have bid six spades with two low hearts in his hand, West did brilliantly to shift to a club. Now declarer had to decide on the trump split. If it were 2-2, he could draw trumps ending in the dummy and run the clubs. But South felt that, given West’s bidding, 1-3 was
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Bruce passed away peacefully at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, B.C. on March 2nd, 2015 at the age of 84. He was born in Armstrong, Sept. 18, 1930 and has lived in the Armstrong/Falkland area all his life. He will be remembered with love by his wife June of 57 years, his children; Russell (Wendy), Prince George; Rhonda (James) Colamatteo, Vernon; Robbie (Janelle), Vernon; Ross, Ryan, Falkland. Grandchildren Jamie, Blair, Angelina, Holly and Ivy. Bruce had a passion for horses and loved the outdoors. He was a logger and a rancher and loved to raise horses. You are invited to attend the Funeral Services to be held in Falkland on March 7th at the cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Life to follow at Falkland Community Hall.
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bryon Michael Hart, at the age of 51 years, with his loving family by his side, on February 2ϰ, 2015 in sernon, BriƟsh Columbia. Bryon was born December 1, 1963 in Kamloops, BriƟsh Columbia. He loved to be outdoors enũoying boaƟng, dirt biking, Ƌuadding, sledding and camping. For eighteen years he was self employed in landscape maintenance. Bryon will be forever loved and missed by his wife, Penny, to whom he was married for twentyͲĮve years and his children, >ogan and Sabrina. He will be loved and his memory cherished by his family and friends. A CelebraƟon of Bryon͛s >ife will be held at 2͗00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Eagles Hall (5101 25th Avenue, sernon, BC). In lieu of Ňowers, those wishing to do so may make a memorial donaƟon in Bryon͛s memory to the SPCA (ϰ800 Haney Road, sernon, BC s1H 1P6). zou are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternaƟves.ca. CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to
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It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Helen Appleyard, at the age of 87 years, on Monday, February 23, 2015, with her family by her side. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Sidney (Al) Appleyard, in 2012. Mourning her loss are her four daughters: Lynn (Ken) Ganden, Donna (Bob) Clarke, Doreen (Brian) Fry and Cindy Valhalla; eleven grandchildren: Kendra, Corine, Brian, Kevin, Jason, Colin, Michelle, Kristen, Carolyn, Lauren and Brooke; and fourteen great-grandchildren: Cassidy, Paige, Liam, Caleb, Emily, Nicholas, Alexander, Tonja, Danyelle, Noah, Joshua, Jordyn, Kendall and James. Helen was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta where she met the love of her life, Al. AŌer marriage, they made their home in Medicine Hat where their four daughters were born and raised. Mom’s greatest joy came from family, where she proudly delighted in the accomplishments, big or small, of each and every one. She always had a full cookie jar and warm hugs for all. She enjoyed days spent in the kitchen cooking and baking while singing along to the radio; many travels with Dad and peaceful summers at the cabin on Okanagan Lake where many memories were created with family. Her strength, guidance and love will remain in our hearts. A CelebraƟon of Helen’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Vernon Alliance Church (2603 43rd Avenue, Vernon, BC) with the recepƟon to follow at Army Navy & Airforce Hall (2500 46th Avenue, Vernon, BC). Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donaƟon in Helen’s memory to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital FoundaƟon (2101 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5L2). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternaƟves.ca. Arrangements entrusted to
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With sadness and also appreciation for her well-lived life, we report the passing of Hannelore Schwendtmayer (nee Sikorski) on February 25, 2015. Hanna passed peacefully at home, her son present, and fulfilled her long held wish.
She is survived by her son, Alfred Sonni (Alanda) of Kootenay Bay, B.C. and her nephew Wolfgang (Birgit) in Germany, and several nephews and nieces in Europe, and many friends of many years. Born in Bydgoszcz, Poland, in 1921, Hanna fled in the tumult of war to Germany and later Austria. She married Joseph (Sepp) in 1944 and shared their life until his death in 2001. In 1953, she emigrated with Sepp and her son to Canada, living mainly in Calgary. Hanna had various jobs, eventually working several years with Pacific Petroleum. She retired happily at 53 to enjoy an active life of tennis, skiing, and hiking. In 1983, she moved to Vernon and continued to be active with tennis, as a ski-partner at Silver Star, and with golf. She supported cultural events and rarely missed performances at the Cultural Center. In this period, Hanna also travelled to Europe many times and received many European guests in her home, as well as relatives and friends from North America. Those who knew her would agree that Hanna enjoyed people’s company greatly, was a welcoming hostess and readily made new friends. At 93, she was ready to move on, but was grateful to be comfortable in her own home to the end. We extend thanks to the staff of Interior Health for their care and daily visits in the last year. Particularly we thank Hanna’s much loved “second family�, Danielle and Paul Violini and their sons Jonah, Gabe and Jude, who gave her so much joy and friendship in her last years.
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SHILLAM, William We are saddened to announce the passing of William (Bill) Shillam on February 26th, 2015. Funeral arrangements will be announced in this paper at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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Though her smile is gone forever and her hand I cannot touch All I have is memories of a daughter I love so much.
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Family and friends are excited to announce the upcoming marriage of Natalie Probier daughter of Ivan Probier and Luba Probier of Vernon, B.C., to Keenan Clark son of Rick and Renee Clark of Coldstream B.C. The wedding will take place March 7, 2015 on Silver Star Mountain.
If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, please apply in person to Bannister GM 4703 – 27th Street Vernon, BC Attention: Brad Nakucyj. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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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 – 3:30 pm. Pay: $12/hour. Please email resumes to: CareersKelowna@ naturalfactors.com or fax to (250) 766-7178.
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required for The Boutique at the Vernon Upper Room Mission. Duties include receiving donations, cleaning store and organizing recycling. This is a full time position. Must be friendly and organized. Please send resume to: Vernon Upper Room Mission, ATTENTION Louise 3403 - 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S2. Applications must be received by 4 pm March 12, 2015.
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
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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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
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Female in Vernon requiring total care. Permanent Part Time approx. 25 hours p/w If you have a RCA Cert., are caring, empathetic, organized, responsible and a n/s we would like to hear from you. Fwd resume to kareaide11@gmail.com 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
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Hilltop Autobody required immediately Journeyman Body Technician. Competitive wages & great benefits. This is a permanent full time position. Registered apprentice 2nd year or above would be considered. Apply in person, by phone or email to John Kosmino. 4407 - 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 4Y5 bodyshop@hilltopsubaru.com 1 (250)542-2324
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Excavator Operator with residential housing & pipe layer/ service installation exp. required. For local work. Call Ray Godard 250-938-1005 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 Frontline Traffic Control requires Certified experienced TCP, require own transportation, wages DOE. Reliable people need only apply. 250309-3452 before 6pm or Fax resume: 250-838-0896 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.
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CAMPGROUND HOST Campground Host for Noisy Creek May-September. Collect fees, customer service, cash handling and people skills required. First Aid/CPR. ChainsaZ 2perators Certi¿cation required. Local area knowledge, an asset.
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Small family run Vernon motel is looking for a hardworking, reliable, and honest couple to work 2 days per week as relief managers. Motel experience preferred but willing to train suitable candidates. Must have great customer service attitude, basic computer knowledge, and minor handyman skills. Please send short cover letter and resumes (both people) with phone number to vernonmotel@gmail.com
Bourbon Street Bar and Grill is looking for the right person to join our team. If you have at least 2 years
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST Local Insurance Restoration Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. The Candidate will have at least 5 years experience with all aspects of Accounts Payable. Preference will be given to candidates with Accpac 2014, Excel skills and Payroll experience. Responsibilities; • General Ledger coding for three separate locations in a job costing system • Data entry, reconciliation of statements and supervision of a store supplies inventory system • Tracking Worksafe Eligibility and Insurance Liability Coverage for Active Vendors Please reply to Box #3 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC, V1T 1P5.
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Small Engine Technician Savoy Equipment is gearing up for a busy spring and we are currently accepting resumes for the position of Small Engine Technician in our Vernon store. This is a seasonal and/or part time position to start but could work into something more permanent. Applicants must have experience working with small engines including chainsaws, and/or lawnmowers. Please submit resumes to savoyequipment@gmail.com or drop off to the “ATTENTION: Bernie Hauff” at the Vernon store (3202 - 29th Street).
Labourers LABORER; NVCL is looking for a Construction Laborer to join our team – Septic installs, landscaping, retaining walls & underground services. Wages start at $15/hr depending on experience. Email resume northvalley@telus.net
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Housekeeping Supervisor The Village Green Hotel requires a dedicated and enthusiastic housekeeping professional to assume the position of Supervisor for a busy 127 room property. As a housekeeping professional, please have at least 3 years of industry experience with a minimum 2 years in a supervisory role. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Supervise work activities of up to 15 cleaning personnel to ensure clean, orderly and attractive rooms. • Assign duties, inspect work and investigate complaints regarding housekeeping service & equipment, and take corrective action. • Order housekeeping supplies and equipment • Take periodic inventories • Screen applicants and train new employees Must have WHMIS endorsement This is a union position that offers competitive wages with health and welfare benefits after a qualification period. Please apply with resumé to careers@villagegreenhotel.com - NO PHONE CALLS -
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
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Gateway Property Management is the Management Company for the Outback. We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operator for the Outback in Vernon. The Outback is a Strata with 161 houses in all different sizes on 64 acres. The Maintenance Operator will be supervised by the Maintenance Manager. He is responsible for the day to day maintenance and operation of the site(s) to ensure clean and safe environment for owners, tenants, customers, contractors, and employees. Conduct daily property check. Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on building structural elements and finishes, building equipment, HVAC systems and others as directed. A pool certificate would be an asset. The position offers 40 hours/week at $18/hour. Please send your resume with references to Gerhard Berger Strata Manager by email to gberger@gatewaypm.com or by fax to 250-762-0427. Only the selected will be contacted.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Power Sweeping Services Quotation Process School District No. 83 is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Power Sweeping Services for the 2015 School year. Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No. 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE., Salmon Arm, B.C. or downloaded from the School District website at www.sd83. bc.ca. Quotation process closes at 12:00 pm March 9, 2015. Further information can be obtained via email to sbennett@sd83.bc.ca
RT 204 - Coldstream Creek Rd & Hillside Dr • 63 papers
RT 240 - Middleton & Courtland • 152 papers • Avail Mar 18 EAST HILL RT 80 - 21 Ave & 23 Ave • 90 papers RT 99 - 30 Ave & 19 St • 65 papers LAVINGTON RT 215 - Aberdeen & Venables • 94 papers MISSION HILL RT 18 - 16 Ave & 34 St • 85 papers RT 71 - 20 Ave & 36 St • 81 papers Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901
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EARTHWORKS INC. • Basement Digs & Backfills • Retaining Walls • All Underground Services • Land Clearing • Road Work Call Brent Gairns
250-549-0611
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Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.
SAVE Big! Spring Carpet Cleaning starting at $89.95 includes 2 Rooms, Hallway & Stairs. Go-Go Carpet Cleaning 250-275-8203
Shavings, sawdust and bark mulch and hog fuel. Up to 150 yards per load avail. 250-8046720.
Maytag Fridge side-by-side stainless water/ice dispenser $875.; 19 cu’ freezer $40. 1-(780)803-8754 Vernon
BUYING USED JEWELRY. Call 250-864-3521. Thank you I’m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521
1bdrm Condo with den, view, newer apps, non rental $87,000 250-306-6640
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Livestock
NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791
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. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit us online www.pioneersteel.ca
Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522
Health Products RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Online: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST, call 1-800-765-8660.
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. LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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
Home Care CAN I HELP? Seniors with chores, errands, personal care bathing, whatever you require. Reasonable rates. Certified Care Aide, 24yrs exp. Eileen 250-307-1081
Help Wanted
Flooring installations. Over 20 yrs experience. In the Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)
Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. U1ST MOVING 2 men $90/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362. 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
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
20 young Angus bred cows $3,000.; 1-3 yr old Angus bull $4,000.; 250-546-9766.
Pets Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
Merchandise for Sale
Firearms Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
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
Medical Supplies
*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
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 or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. Solid Natural Birch hardwood flooring, approx. 200 sq ft, taking offers. Call 250-545-6607 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
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WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 Wine Making Equipment 8 carboys, 1 primary, siphoner, yeast! $200. (250)545-1419
Career Opportunities
CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP) CONDUCTORS REVELSTOKE
Revelstoke - Requisition # 38744 Tired of the same old thing? At CP you can be part of something historic. You have a chance to make a difference, to see Canada, and build a future.
I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521
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
Don’t Wait. Mammograms can detect lumps in the breast long before they are noticed in any other way.
Mammograms can save your life and you’re worth saving. Call (toll-free)
800-663-9203
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Livestock
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
CP is one of Canada’s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and we’re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of conductors. You don’t need: Railroading experience Connections You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn To work in and around Revelstoke Competition closes on March 15, 2015 For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca. Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. The journey has begun but is far from over.
Armstrong 4767 Grandview Flats Road North. Fri,Sat,Sun, March 6,7,8. 9-3, Indoor, office, HH, lawn furn., tools, canoe, motorcycle stand +more!
COLDSTREAM: Sunday, March 8th, 8am-1pm, 14126- Juniper Drive, Tools, antiques, furniture and TONS of misc items.
Auctions
MEN: This Garage Sale is for you, TOOLS! Electrical tools, hand tools, tools you may not know how to use, screws, nuts, bolts, its like the hardware store. RC Plane enthusiast or want to start, we’ve got planes, motors, controllers, parts for RC planes, if you need a part its likely here. We also have some general household items, but if you want tools or RC plane equipment, this is THE Garage Sale at 567 Mt Thor Drive, Coldstream on Saturday March 7th from 8:00 AM. Please No Early Birds.
Auctions
AUCTION
s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 • 6:00 P.M.
ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION CO.
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: Chaise Lounge Sofa, Leather Recliner, Hide-a-Bed, 3 Pc. Coffee & End Table Sets, 3 Pc. Bedroom Suite, Japanese Motif Cabinet, Framed Painting & Prints, Shelf Units, Pair Swivel Leather Chair & Foot Stools, Glider Rocker, Dinette Table & Chair Sets, Claw Foot Sofa & Love Seat, Futon & Frame, Hump Back Trunk, Lamps, Cast Pot Set, Area Carpets, Cedar Chest, Side-by-Side Fridges, Stove, Dishwasher, Commercial Fridge & Freezer, Stacking Washer & Dryer, Front Load Washer, Dryer, Stereo, 25” Monitor, Elec. Single Bed, Large Format HP Printer, China Cabinet, Propane Free Standing Fireplace & More. 2 - 6500 Watt Generators, 1000 Watt Honda Generator, New Honda 13 HP Engine, 3 Gas Water Pumps, Large Wacker Plate Tamper, Gas & Elec. Cement Vibrators, 75 Gal. Stainless De-Icing Tank & Pump & More.
TOOLS & MISC: New Deep Well Pump, New Furnace, 1” Drive Socket Set, 8” Jointer, Table Saw, Sand Blaster, Oxy/Act Torch Set, Chain & Cable Comealongs, 10” Bench Vice, Angle Grinders, Scaffold, Fire Hose, Checker Plate Tool Box, HD Nuts & Bolts, New Porta Power, 10¼” & 7¼ Milwaulkee Circular Saw, Compressor, Hilti Gun, Tiger Torches, Wire, Rope, Drywall Texture Undercoat, Ladders, Metal Shelving Units, Garden Tools, Tires, Patio Table & Chairs, Propane Tanks, Dog Kennels, Camping Gear, Sprayers & Much More. John Deere F252 Ride On Rear Steer Mower, Polaris Indy Snow Mobile, 3-Pt Hitch Orchard Mower Deck
Return all your empty beverage containers to a Return-It Depot for recycling. Find locations at encorp.ca/locations
www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
DODDS AUCTION
250-545-3259
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5bdrm, 2bath house, detached workshop, Lavington, just over an acre. $427,500. Open House Sunday, March 1 & March 8, 1-3pm, 5980 Hwy 6. (250)558-9946
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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
2bdrm upper suite $950.+util. $475. Damage Deposit, n/s, n/p. Avail Now (250)549-6028
Senior Assisted Living
2006 Kawasaki Z750. Get on and ride - ready to go. New tires, well maintained. See pics on Kijiji Vernon, under motorcycles - sport bikes. $2,800. 250-379-6872
“By virtue of Elephant Storage Centre, it intends to dispose of the personal effects of the following individuals for the amounts stated Conrad Lapointe $1472.60, Keith Rae $805.35, Mark Smith $584.85, William Sanders $370.65, Michelle Dorne $649.40, Ministry of Social Development $1056.30, Noel Laforest $532.35, Dana Prevost $624.75, Stacey Twan $438.75, Jeremy Seigo $499.35 & Sandra Martyshuk $878.85. The chattels may be viewed at 6136 Okanagan Avenue 14 days from this date. All written bids may be submitted to Elephant Storage Centre, 549-2255. To be notified of our next auction please sign up at elephantstoragecentre.com”
Apt/Condo for Rent Columbia Apartments Available Mar. 1
st
Large Bachelor Suite Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.
To view call
250-545-1519 1-bdrm, reno’d, over looking creek, f/s, d/w, washer/dryer, a/c. Pet friendly 250-306-3939
PROPERTY MANAGER REALTOR®
• Bachelor suite. Central Vernon. Reno’d, deck, 1 covered parking stall with storage. Laundry in bldg. Pet OK. $650. OWNERS OF RENTAL PROPERTIES: We have qualified potential tenants looking for homes. We would like to manage your rental. Please call for details. Thor Chinchilla 250.309.1742
2 bdrm apt in older bldg, downtown location, clean & bright, f/s, heat & hot water incl., no pets, no smoking. $750.250-308-8500. 2bdrm Armstrong f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail Apri 1, $850, utilities included. Call 250-306-9909
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
ARLINGTON/EMBERS CENTURY MANOR 1 bedroom - SENIORS NO SMOKING, NO PETS; very clean and well maintained close to Schubert 250-275-8066
Apt/Condo for Rent
Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 40+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no pets, $590 +DD. 250-549-4220
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
1 bedroom East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250260-5870
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
HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, garden courtyard or mountain & city view suites N/S, N/P. $690 & up. 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor-Belmonte 1 & 2 bdrm suites to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $680.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives. 250-549-5254
Westmount Apartments 1 and 2 Bedrooms, 50+ Non Smoking, No Pets. 3611 27 Ave. $725 and $825. 250-503-7315
Commercial/ Industrial VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
OK LANDING
Light industrial space across from Central Hardware. Small manufacturing ideal. $1,400/mo. gross. 3500 sq. ft. Available April 1.
OFFICE
2nd floor above Vernon Optical. Good location, elevator. Newer, neat & clean, already divided into offices. 1200 sq. ft., private washrooms, parking for staff and customers. $1,000/mo. plus triple net. Available April 1.
250-542-5580
Lovely 3bdrm, 2 baths, 5 app, parking n/s, central. $950. 250-558-0969, 250-938-1957
Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Homes for Rent VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
WEST VERNON
Attic Apartment, 1 bdrm. Cozy gas F/P, private. $700/mo. all utilities included. Available Immediately Sorry NS, NP.
LOWER EAST HILL
Main floor of house. 2+ bedrooms, great location, F.S., W.D. Private deck and yard. $995/mo. includes all utilities. Available Immediately. Sorry NS, NP.
BACHELOR
Bachelor Apt., close to grocery, summer swimming pool, covered parking, onsite laundry. $550/mo. plus utilities, neat & clean. Available April 1. Sorry NS, NP.
250-542-5580 1325 sqft 2bdrm, level entry. 4 appl, N/P, N/S, $950 util incl. 250-558-3664 2bdrm country home, all appl. lrg yd, pet friendly. $1200 + util. Samantha 250-547-6567
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1bdrm apartment, central location, balcony, parking spot, laundry in building. $750
Offering assisted living, meals &snacks,housekeeping/ laundry, 2 bdrms fully furnished, util incl. 250-546-6585.
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
Suites, Lower 2bdrm bsmnt, Ava now, n/s, n/p, $775 util includ. Suites 1 person, close to hospital 250540-5525 or 250-307-1145 Lumby 2bdrm 2ba, New, open concept, $900 util. includ. n/s, n/p. Please reply by email: thenewjimdavis@gmail.com or call 250-542-2397. NEWER 1bdrm daylight suite quiet loc, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, ns/np suits 1, $700. incl utils, TV, int. R.R. Ava March 1 250546-9067 or 250-546-9097
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199
#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726
Adult
Back 40 Scrap & Salvage. Free metal pickup & drop off site. Call 250-309-6107
Escorts
Trucks & Vans
SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29,34.Let’s Play 250-575-7720
2008 Ford Ranger Sport 4WD, 51,500 km. Asking $14,300. Call 250-542-4269
Vernon’s Best Escorts. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 250-307-8174
“We’re having a baby!”
Auto Services PAINT, AUTOBODY & Restoration. (250)835-2070 canadianhotrodsinc.com
Cars - Domestic 2001 Sebring Convert. LTD, exec.cond., auto, loaded, 72kms, $6600 1-250-253-7345 2004 Ford Taurus, auto, a/c, lady driven, 108,750km, $4000.firm (778)475-0381
Cars - Sports & Imports 2003 Kia Rio, 5-speed, 40 miles/gallon, nice shape, 107K $3600. (250)306-5917
MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
2007 GMC 2500 HD Classic, 4x4, CC, short box, auto diesel leather 209K, $17,500.obo 250-307-0505
WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net
Keep your baby safe in the car. Learn how to choose the right child car seat. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca
2006 DARK blue 2 door Honda Civic. Excellent condition inside and out. 79000 km..Call or text Debbie 250-309-4087 $9000.00 2009 Honda Civic DX, 4dr, 5spd, exec.cond.,110k, $9400 obo 250-547-2520
2bdrm cozy home central location, yard fenced, laundry, pets negotiable. $975 Thor Chinchilla 250.309.1742
Recreational/Sale 2008 Spree 26’ trailer, 2 slides, queen bed, 2 tvs, loaded, like new. 1- 250-558-1180
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No. H52131 Vernon Registry IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.
BETWEEN Canadian Western Trust Company Petitioner AND Hans Vullings Respondent To:
The Respondent, Hans Vullings
TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 22, 2015 an order was made for service on you of a Petition and supporting affidavits issued from the Vernon Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number H52131 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Petitioner claims the following relief against you: Foreclosure and related orders against the property described as PID No. 002-921-201 Lot 6 Section 29 Township 7 ODYD Plan 1369, and personal judgment and costs against you. You must file a response to Petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.
Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca
You may obtain, from the Vernon Registry, at 3001 – 27th Street, Vernon, BC, a copy of the Petition, supporting Affidavits and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by Canadian Western Trust Company in trust for Armando Cardoso RRSP Plan #10078014 whose address for service is 902 – 1708 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9S4, fax number 250-979-4445.
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As of March 31, 2009 all home inspectors in the province must be licensed. It is not good enough for them to say they have a certificate from ABC home inspectors training, that won’t cut it. Home inspectors must be licensed with The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority of British Columbia. Home inspectors must publish their license number in all of their advertising, all of their contracts and reports. You have a right to ask to see their license; doing home inspections without a license carries a five thousand dollar fine. Licenses must be renewed each year. I think licensing is a good thing as it protects you the consumer as well as leveling the playing field for us as home inspectors.
Q: A:
What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance is an insurance policy that protects you as a Buyer and the Lender offering a Mortgage over the property. There are 2 types of policies, the Lender Policy and the Homeowner Policy. Title insurance covers things such as Fraud, bylaw infractions, property tax arrears, zoning issues, some septic issues, encroachment and much more. There is also a gap insurance coverage that will help if you are unable to complete the purchase as of the date of completion for one of the property infractions the policy covers. Title insurance is available from your Lawyer or Notary office and will be arranged at the time of purchasing the home, so be sure to ask for their professional advice on the specific policies. The cost of title insurance is approximately $225-$300 and depends on if you are buying both Lender and Homeowner policies and the actual purchase price of the home. Most Lenders will require the Lender Policy as a condition of financing.
For Expert Advice, Contact …
Dawn Stephanishin Stephanishin, AMP Mortgage Broker
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4705B - 29 Street, Vernon • 250-503-8788
Samantha Plovie
As the weather warms, we all get that Spring cleaning fever, and I for one love that! Clutter is the enemy of Feng Shui, no ifs, ands or buts about it! It sneaks up on us through storage and those unexpected gifts. If you have a cluttered home, there will be a corresponding cluttered area in your life, and we can improve that. Follow these simple tips to create a happier, healthier and more productive home: • A place for everything, and everything in its place • Stop putting things aside - deal with them systematically • If you don’t love it - gift it to someone who will • Surround yourself with beautiful items you love Feng Shui is not a complicated science – it is a very practical one. If you seek a more prosperous life, then support that with a clutter-free home: it is the foundation for your success!
Q: A:
Why would I want to go to a psychotherapist?
There are unlimited reasons to see a psychotherapist. Everyone has had different life experiences and has diverse current needs. In general, a psychotherapist can help you: • make positive changes in your life • enhance your personal growth • develop an awareness and acceptance of yourself • change your responses to stress • get rid of old habits and beliefs
In a safe and caring environment, you are gentled guided to become more aware of your true self and of your emotions. Your increased awareness produces powerful results and allows healing, personal growth, and transformation. Awareness + Acceptance + Action = Change Therapy can help you to find a sense of balance and peace within yourself through healing and transformation on all levels – body, mind and spirit.
Dr. Phebe-Jane Poole
Psychotherapist and Hynotherapist
250.307.3015
www.pjpoole.com • pjp@pjpoole.com
Curtis Omelchuk
Darryl Walker
Feng Shui Consultant & Chinese Astrologer
Spring Cleaning Time!
PhD, Psychotherapist, Reg. Prof. Counsellor, Hypnotherapist
Mortgage Broker
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Phone: 250-542-4351• Cell: 250-309-0185 Email: homeinsp@shaw.ca • License #47679
Dr. PhebeJane Poole
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Home Inspector
Now that home inspectors have to be licensed, as a consumer what can I expect, and how do I know the guy is legitimate?
Learn more from those who have the answers!
Pharmacy Manager/Owner
CET, HIS Hearing Instrument Specialist
Q: A:
At what point should I get my hearing checked?
Your hearing should be checked routinely throughout your life. Just as we have regular checkups for dental and vision, so should we have our hearing evaluated on a regular basis. As we age, checkups become more frequent as hearing is likely to change more over the age of 50. As to detecting a reduction in your hearing range by yourself, you can’t. That is where your hearing healthcare professional comes in and why routine hearing checks are so important. If left unchecked, it is likely other people will notice changes in your hearing before you do. If your hearing evaluation reveals your hearing thresholds have diminished in the speech range, it may be time to assess how today’s technology can keep you connected to the people you love and cherish.
“Success is a science. If you have the conditions, you get the results.” - Oscar Wilde
I heard somewhere that you Pharmacists can renew my prescription – is that true? Maybe. It is true that pharmacists now have the authority to renew prescriptions for chronic, stable conditions (same medication, without change for a minimum of six months). However each situation has to be considered independently. What it really depends on is how well we know the patient your condition and your drug therapy. Additionally not all medications can be renewed/adapted. Although pharmacists can renew/adapt some prescriptions they are not obligated to do so and will consider each situation individually. When using their professional judgment, your Pharmacist must consider the following: • Do they have the original prescription and is the prescription still valid? • Do they have sufficient information about you and your health status? • Is renewing or adapting your prescription in your best interest and have you given your consent? The renewal of your prescription in no way replaces the role your physician plays. First of all, as part of the process of renewing your prescription the Pharmacist will be notifying your doctor of what we have done and why. In the unlikely event that your doctor has any concerns about this they will contact the pharmacy. Secondly, Pharmacists can only renew your prescription for a maximum period of time from original prescription so at some point you will be referring you back to your doctor. If you have questions about the renewal/adaptation process please contact your local Remedy’sRx pharmacy today.
Your Remedy’sRx pharmacist is always ready to help you. Just ask us!
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Members of the public are being asked to help document moose
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vey before April 30. The survey will help B.C.’s Wildlife Health Program staff monitor
the number of moose affected with these common ticks, and the extent to which they
are affected around the province. This year’s pilot project, the Moose Winter
Tick Surveillance Program, will monitor the number of animals with hair loss and the
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extent of hair loss on each animal to estimate winter tick prevalence and distribution. Tick infestations can result in behavioural and physiological changes and directly impact the survival rates of moose. The survey’s findings will help to inform moose management in B.C. Winter ticks can be a significant parasite for moose populations and can contribute to moose declines in parts of their range. This type of tick spends the winter on one moose and there can be as many as tens of thousands on one animal at a time. As the ticks mature, they feed on the animal’s blood. In late winter, the irritation results in moose scratching and grooming themselves excessively, resulting in hair loss and less foraging. The extent of hair loss on a moose is a rough indicator of how many ticks are present and can be observed easily from a distance. Survey participants are asked to observe the amount of hair loss, if any, occurring on moose and check the survey box which most describes the animalranging from no loss to ghost. Ghost means hair loss over most of the body or 80 per cent of winter hair. Winter tick infestations are generally observed on moose from February to April. Anyone interested in contributing to the surveillance program can obtain a copy of the survey by contacting Mike Bridger at: bridger@ unbc.ca or 250-9615869 or by linking to www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ public-consultation/ moose-winter-tick/
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