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Grade 12 student Nazarena Wurz and Grade 8 student Isaac Coombs make it across the finish line to the supportive cheers of Team Yellow as they win the beaner in a bag race during Clarence Fulton Spirit Week Thursday. Team Red’s Sam Battersby, Grade 10, races across the gym floor with a plunger.

Process could lead to school closures RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Schools could close and students sent off in all directions in the North Okanagan-Shuswap. Faced with demographic and financial realities, trustees will debate the proposed long-term facility plan Tuesday. “The recommendations will shake the whole district up if approved,” said Chris Coers, Enderby trustee. The 10-year plan focuses on meeting the needs of 5,500 students, down from 8,000 a decade ago. Among the proposals in the plan Chris Coers are possibly closing Len Wood in Armstrong as a middle school and converting Pleasant Valley Secondary to a Grade 6 to 12 focus. If that occurs, a decision would be needed on whether Armstrong, Highland Park or Len Wood are used for ele-

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mentary purposes. Falkland Elementary could convert to kindergarten to Grade 8. Other proposals include closing Grindrod Elementary and sending students to M.V. Beattie or Ranchero. M.V. Beattie could be converted to kindergarten to Grade 5 while A.L. Fortune Secondary could shift to Grade 6 to 12. “We have to look at every little thing to make sure we’re running as efficiently as possible as a district,” said Coers. “The provincial government requires districts to have a long-term facility plan.” However, Coers admits some of the recommendations raise concern and the board will have to consider factors such as distances for rural students and physical modifications to buildings. “The timelines are also pretty tight,” she said, adding that there will have to be consultation with communities. Kelly Rowe, Armstrong-Spallumcheen trustee, also has some reservations.

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“My support isn’t to close any of the schools,” said Rowe. “We don’t know what the population will be. In a few years, the decline is expected to turn around.” Chris Pieper, Armstrong mayor, wants more details about what is being proposed for schools. “Schools are an important asset to every community. As far as how they do it, I will have to do some research,” he said. There are currently 75 students at Grindrod elementary and rural Enderby director Herman Halvorson isn’t sure how residents may react to a potential closure. “It’s a function of dollars. If there is no enrolment and students have to go to Enderby or Ranchero, then they have to look at it,” he said of the school district. North Okanagan-Shuswap School District officials confirm that the long-term facility plan is only provisional. “We will go to all of the schools to get input from principals and staff and there will be an opportunity for public input as well,” said Rowe.

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Author John Lent (left) reads one of his poems at the Vernon library Wednesday during Read Aloud Day, while Richard Rolke, Morning Star senior reporter, also takes part in the event hosted by the Junction Literacy Centre as a fundraiser.

Cherry Ridge studies land funds RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Cherryville residents hope science will confirm the risk of possible landslides above them. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee agreed Thursday to allocate up to $30,000 towards hydrological and slope stabilHank Cameron ity studies on Cherry Ridge. “We have some slopes with a history of instability,” said Hank Cameron, Cherryville director.

“There were slides in 2012 and 1999 and no one has ever looked at the potential risk.” The issue arose when B.C. Timber Sales, a government agency, began construction of a road on Cherry Ridge. The road would eventually open the area up to commercial logging and some residents have suggested the road and clearcutting could trigger landslides that impact properties in the valley bottom. “Cherry Creek hasn’t had a thorough assessment from a hydrological standpoint,” said Cameron. It’s anticipated the studies will be completed by the end of 2015 and then the results will be presented to BCTS.

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“BCTS encouraged us to bring forward more information,” said Cameron. “We will deal with the facts and move forward in a professional way.” BCTS officials have previously insisted that geological and hydrological studies have been conducted and the road and logging pose no threat to the community. The Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program will participate in the studies and will pursue federal funding for the process. The $30,000 will come from Cherryville’s portion of gas tax funds and the expenditure must still be ratified by the Regional District of North Okanagan board.

The very best of entrepreneurship was celebrated at the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Saturday. About 300 people attended the event at the Best Western Vernon Lodge to recognize the top businesses in 12 categories including the Business of the Year, which went to Piscine Energetics, which was also named Manufacturer of the Year. “Each of our award winners represent dynamic organizaJaron Chasca tions who have given back to the community in many ways,” said Jaron Chasca, GVCC president. “I’d like to congratulate them all and wish them many more years of continued success.” Piscine Energetics produces a nutritionally complete fish food for a global market sustainably harvested from Okanagan Lake. Bannister Honda also had a good night winning the Employer of the Year title as well as Marketer of the Year for companies with more than 10 employees. Other winners include: Small Business of the Year: Caufields Engraving Marketer of the Year (under 10 employees): Vernon Farmers Market Professional Service Award: Meridian Rehabilitation Consulting Sterling Service Award: The Room Collection New Business of the Year: Top Knot Events Green Business of the Year: Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition & Supply Community Supporter of the Year: VantageOne Credit Union Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Camillia Courts Photography “The strength of the nominations we received indicates the high quality of entrepreneurship in the North Okanagan,” said Dan Rogers, GVCC general manager.

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A request to allow dogs on a popular beach during the winter months is being considered. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee staff will investigate the experience of other communities that permit dogs on beaches over the winter and then report back on possible options for Kal Beach. “We’re just gathering information and then the next step will be the discussion that Scott Anderson ensues,” said director Bob Fleming. The request for dogs on Kal Beach from Oct. 1 to May 1 came from resident Chris Francis, whose 90-year-old mother lives near Kal Beach and regu-

larly walks her dog there. “It’s the only safe place to walk,” said Francis of snow and ice creating challenges along roads. “People police themselves and if bags are available, bags are used.” However, while birds congregate on the beach, some elected officials are concerned that allowing dogs there could heighten bacteria issues. “Why would we allow more fecal contamination on a beach?” said director Mike Macnabb. “One of our star attractions should not be covered with dog feces over the winter.” A similar argument also came from director Scott Anderson. “We should be concerned more about disallowing geese and ducks than allowing more,” he said. “I am sympathetic to the lack of dog runs but it’s a slippery slope. Stopping it during the on-season (May to October) could be a problem.”

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The local chapter of Habitat for Humanity is having to turn down donations from the community because of a lack of storage. Donated items not earmarked for use in local builds are shipped to one of two Habitat for Humanity Restores in Kelowna for sale there. “Proceeds from the sale of those items are then returned to the Vernon chapter where they have been put towards the purchase of property and subsequently, materials and labour costs associated with building new affordable housing in Vernon,” said spokesperson Brian DeBoice. Volunteers continue to shuffle items using their cargo trailer from the donated spaces at Vernon Moving and Storage, the old Kal Tire office and volunteers’ garages until such a time that they can be accepted in Kelowna. “Ideally, we would like to have a space where we could arrange and display items and hold monthly garage sales, offering those savings found at the Restores to the people from Vernon and surrounding communities,” said DeBoice. “Ideally, that space would be donated for our use.” The organization could comfortably fill 1,200-square-feet so it’s looking for at least

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will lend itself to a festive atmosphere for the 10 days of the 56th Vernon Winter Carnival.” This year’s theme was Carnival of Rock and Roll. “The carnival society is really pleased with the participation of the community,” said president Doug Edgar. “To see such attendance at all these events is very satisfying. We are anticipating as much excitement for next year’s A Mardi Gras Carnival.” For more information, contact 250-545-2236 or info@vernonwintercarnival.com.

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of the father’s will argued that the father hadn’t intended to give the property to his son. Rather, he intended that his son would hold it for the benefit of the father’s estate. But the B.C. Court of Appeal decided in favour of the son. It turned out that when the son and his father first met with a lawyer in early February, 2000, the father wanted to transfer all of the property to his son outright. But after an explanation of how joint tenancy works, the father decided instead to transfer the property to both himself and his son as joint tenants.

Joint tenancy can be very convenient. Spouses often own their house as joint tenants. Since the house goes to the survivor outside the will, there’s no need to pay probate fees (effectively a provincial tax) on the value of the property. And since it doesn’t go into the estate of the joint tenant who has passed away, it’s beyond the reach of someone seeking to vary (change the terms of) the deceased person’s will. Kevin E.

A few days after the transfer was registered, the father, who might have been drinking, had a serious falling-out with his son. So he contacted the lawyer in late February, 2000 and told him he wanted to change the property title back into his own name alone. But to do that, both he and the son would have had to sign a transfer back to the father. The father was given the Cherkowski Sometimes, in planning their transfer document but he estate, a parent will choose never got it signed to transfer property into the name of themselves and a grown child “as joint The court looked at what happened in the tenants.” But here’s where it can get tricky, eight years afterwards, before the father as a recent case highlights. What if the passed away in 2008. But it said the key parent, the father in this case, soon after was that when the father signed the original transferring the property into joint tenancy, transfer to himself and his son as joint has a falling-out with his son and wants to tenants in February, 2000, he intended to undo everything make a gift to his son, and he understood how joint tenancy works. So the gift was Ultimately, it comes down to what your complete then, and (unlike a will) couldn’t intention was at the time the property was be undone afterwards by the father, acting put into joint tenancy. This can be difficult alone. to establish after the fact. Here, eight years later, after the father died, the executor See your lawyer for estate planning advice.

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reading to a rezoning bylaw that would have allowed for a 15-lot subdivision at 7961 Silver Star Road. “It gives the applicant the opportunity to come back and change it,” said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director, of the proposed subdivision. Numerous residents in the area spoke against rezoning, saying that existing wells are seeing reduced flows from aquifers and the development could make the situation worse. “Those already there

However, a representative for the applicant stood by the proposal. “Any wells drilled will have to meet regional district bylaws,” said hydrologist Ryan Rhodes, who added that he used desktop exercises for his report. “I have based my assessment on what I’ve seen up there.” Macnabb says the developer can look at reducing density on the site to gain rezoning or consider extending water lines from a nearby utility such as Greater Vernon.

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are running out of water,” said one resident from Aspen Road. Warren McCoubrey told the board that he has three failed wells on his Wilson Jackson Road property. “The subdivision will be double the number of houses already with water issues. Is anyone looking at the big issue of sustainabil-

ity?” he said. Many residents spoke of having to truck water to their homes for domestic use because well water fluctuates throughout the year. “In September and October, I have to take my laundry downtown and also have a quick bath,” said Gordon Weighill, who has lived in the area for 40 years.

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The Regional District of North Okanagan is being urged to speak with a more structured voice. Director Mike Macnabb has expressed concern that information on critical issues is not being presented as efficiently as possible. “There are many issues the news media would like comment on. Comments go out but they’re not

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For Robin Orcherton, her life was forever changed in a second. It was around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2014, that the Vernon mother, wife, licensed practical nurse and well-respected co-worker and friend, had just finished her day at work at a Vernon seniors residence and was on her way home to her family. Orcherton, 44, was behind the wheel of her Hyundai at a red light at the intersection of 39th Avenue and Alexis Park Drive when her vehicle was struck by a Jeep which, said Vernon RCMP shortly after the accident, had been reported stolen and its driver had been spotted running from the accident scene. Orcherton was still in her car when emergency personnel arrived on the scene. She was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital, then transferred to Vancouver General Hospital with serious injuries including a spinal fracture and numerous other broken bones. The accident left Orcherton a quadriplegic. She continues to recover in a Vancouver hospital.

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Vernon’s Robin Orcherton, a wife, mother and nurse, continues to recover from an accident in December that left her a quadriplegic. Her friends and co-workers have organized a fundraising page on gofundme.com to help with medical expenses. Now, her friends are rallying to help with expenses. “Robin’s life changed for-

ever that fateful day and we are all hoping to make her homecoming a little easier

by helping fund her medical needs,” said friend and co-worker Tina Berg, who has organized a fundraising page online at gofundme.com (Robins journey). Orcherton is working hard in therapy and keeps a very busy schedule all day long. “We admire her strength and determination although it comes as no surprise,” said Berg. “That is who Robin is. Her sense of humour has not been altered and we are blessed to hear her laugh. We really miss that at work.” The page hopes to raise $25,000 for Orcherton’s needs. As of Thursday, more than $4,400 had been raised towards the goal. “Robin is ever so grateful and is beyond words to express her thanks for all the support and thoughts and best wishes,” said Berg. “She really enjoys reading the comments and notes. Some have brought tears to me so I can imagine how important and special they are to her. Keep them coming please!” A 22-year-old Vernon man was arrested in connection with the accident last week in Vernon.

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Victoria is being asked to do more to ensure rural residents aren’t stranded by snow storms. Electoral Area Advisory Committee representatives have opened up communications with JPW Road and Bridge, the Joe Wrobel

local contractor for highways and rural roads, after a two-day storm hit the region in early January. “We will push the Ministry of Transportation for extra funds so JPW can hire contractors when needed,” said director Mike Macnabb. Macnabb points out that level of snow varied over a vast region covering the North Okanagan and Shuswap and JPW crews and contractors were used. “They were over-tasked,” he said.

During the Jan. 4 to 5 storm, some rural residents expressed concern that it took days for their roads to be plowed. One possibility that has been put before JPW is the possibility of hiring local farmers with blades on their tractors. “It has happened in the past and did happen to some extent in the snow storm,” said Joe Wrobel, JPW president and general manager. “But there are liability and insurance concerns. We look at everything we have to try to improve what we do.”

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Springing to life

t’s a cliche but it may be later than you think. Especially today seeing how Daylight Saving Time kicked in while you were sleeping last night. At least I assume you were sleeping at 2 a.m. last night, especially seeing how you lost an hour’s sleep, but then if you’re like my teenaged kids at all that just means you sleep until noon instead of 11 a.m. to make up for it (only a slight exaggeration). But then again it was a Saturday night so some people, much younger than me, might have been able to actually turn forward the hands of time at the precise time — talk about a cheap thrill but then simple things are Glenn Mitchell sometimes much cooler at that time of the morning. The time change, which is now earlier than it used to be in the good, old days and which we will be adapting to for a few weeks but hey more sunshine after supper, is one thing and the changing of the seasons (supposed to be double digits this weekend, get out there folks) is another but it seems more and more I’m thinking of the passing of time these days. It could also be that my kids are out of high school and minor sports now and, although still in the house and attending college, they don’t really need me anymore, well except for the free rent, the occasional family meal and, ahem, laundry services which we keep threatening to cut off. So I’m finding my old role as full-time dad has been reduced to a part-time job, and even that comes into question when I give unsolicited and unwelcome advice, which is most of the stuff that comes out of my mouth apparently. Luckily, sort of, my talents as an editor (ahem, no comments please, remember this piece of fluff is written in a colloquial style),

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come in handy on occasion when papers are due so I’m not completely irrelevant in their lives. But before I get feeling too sorry for myself, may be too late, this is how life is supposed to go and the kids transitioning to leave the nest and not need daddy and mommy so much anymore is a healthy thing for the most part. Not to mention the freedom to do more things with my life that this opportunity presents, and then there’s that other person in the house that I can get reacquainted with after all these years of it being all about the kids (OK, not quite but you get the drift of the rant). And we’ve talked about it too. More tennis, more golf (I’m trying to convince her this is a good idea), more camping (without the kids of course, and she’s working on me on this one) and, well, the possibilities are endless, including fixing up the house, although I’m learning economic considerations make the list much less than endless. So what am I waiting for? Actually there’s a song out right now by Nickelback that says almost the exact same thing, and they play it a lot on the radio and it hits home every time (especially when it’s the last song I hear on the way to or from work and it’s literally with me, as in my head, for the rest of the day). It’s basically about the evils of procrastination and it’s well done and pretty darn catchy, like most Nickelback songs which makes them easy to target but somehow they sell lots of records anyway. Not to mention it sparked enough soul searching in yours truly to actually consider moving on with my life, so to speak, and get on track with some of my new roles and opportunities in life. Or at least writing about it, anyway. So here’s to getting in tune with the season, as in springing to life, and hopefully beating the procrastination problem and getting on with things, at least before the next Nickelback song comes out, entitled It’s Later Than You Think.

There’s no question life could change drastically around the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District. A facilities report will go before trustees Tuesday and it proposes some sweeping changes to schools in every community in the district. “The recommendations will change the way we have done business,” said trustee Chris Coers. Among the proposals in the plan are possibly closing Len Wood in Armstrong as a middle school and converting Pleasant Valley Secondary to a Grade 6 to 12 focus. If that occurs, a decision would be needed on whether Armstrong, Highland Park or Len Wood are used for elementary purposes. Falkland Elementary may cover kindergarten to Grade 8, while Grindrod Elementary could close permanently. M.V. Beattie in Enderby could be converted to kindergarten to Grade 5 while A.L. Fortune Secondary could shift to Grade 6 to 12. Declining enrolment and ongoing financial pressures have forced the district to consider all options to ensure the education system continues to operate as efficiently as possible. Tough decisions will ultimately have to be made by trustees, but they can’t do it alone. School district officials need to hear from parents, teachers, support staff, students and residents, even if they don’t have children or grandchildren in the system. Schools are a vital part of any community so their absence can impact everyone. Read the report, talk to trustees and get involved. Our youth and our communities require a thorough discussion and not a simple rubber stamp of a report.

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An opportunity for a legacy

e moved to Vernon for its recreational opportunities and beautiful scenery. I live on a fixed income, don’t like tax increases and don’t agree with all decisions made by our mayor and council but I think they have Vernon’s best interest at heart. I am responding to Mr. Haas’ rail trail rant from the Feb. 20 issue. This is a unique opportunity for our area. I won’t go into all of the points he raised other than he needs to research how former rail trails turned multi-use trails have benefitted other places. The trail won’t be used for daily business travel between Vernon and Kelowna, that’s not the point. But without a doubt, it will attract people who will bike, walk, and enjoy this trail and appreciate those who had the fore-

sight to bring it into existence. This is an investment in our community, an opportunity to leave a legacy. What we do with this opportunity speaks volumes about who we are and what we value. I was not here when Kal Park, the Grey Canal and BX trails were first created but my family obtains immea-

GUN RANGE I am writing this letter in response to the proposed rezoning application of 1021 Trinity Valley Road regarding a long range gun range. Myself and some of my concerned neighbours moved to the Trinity Valley area for the peace and quiet of rural living. I never expected I would be living next to an open gun range. I don’t know many people that would want an open gun range in their backyard. The shooting that occurs now already disrupts my peace and quiet and I hate to imagine what a commercial gun range noise would be like. An open gun range of this magnitude (1,000 metres) at the very least should be in an enclosed building to prevent the noise and/or any stray bullets/ shells from escaping the building. According to the East Ridge Gun Club, 30 to 50-caliber shells can travel up to five miles. This can put people and livestock at risk. These properties surrounding this proposed open gun range are rural residential and farm properties. If the area director approves this proposed gun range, they should be held responsible for any injuries or loss of livestock that may occur due to this being an open gun range.

surable enjoyment from walking the trails. Can you imagine not having them? I am certain it cost taxpayers money. We often use the swimming pool. Like most pools, it will be taxpayer subsidized. We enjoy the new library. I don’t play hockey or ball anymore but thank goodness my former town deemed a rink and ball

diamonds a good expense. Extra rinks in Vernon are an issue the current council must deal with. I know that others will get many hours of recreation from a new rink. Hooray for Vernon finally getting a regulation-size track. I could continue to expound on the taxpayer funded and subsidized ame-

I fully intend to be at the March 9 public information meeting. I will be asking what studies have been done regarding safety issues, noise levels, property values, wildlife evacuation and possible lead pollution of the area. I hope anyone in the area who is concerned about this proposed open gun range will attend the meeting as well. Dave Toner WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has just approved a product that I didn’t ask for and I’m sure the rest of us didn’t either. They just approved a genetically engineered apple that doesn’t brown when sliced. Will this new modification help world hunger? I don’t think so. A browning apple indicates that it isn’t fresh and Okanagan Specialty Fruits, out of Summerland, should be ashamed of itself for even thinking that a non-browning apple was a good idea. I’m embarrassed for the whole of the Okanagan that our valley’s name is associated with this genetically engineered product. I vow not to buy this apple and I sincerely hope that none of the grocery stores in the Okanagan and B.C. will see fit to stock it.

nities in this area. These are the facilities that bring life and families to a community. What a bleak, boring place Vernon would be without them and the people who have the vision to create them. No one would want to live here and I think Mr. Haas would have objected to the creation of every single one of them. I wonder if he ever avails himself of the amenities he so vehemently objects to? I’m grateful not everything boils down to economics. If it did, no one would have children - much too expensive! I, too, want our government to be prudent with my tax dollars. Although Mr. Haas seems to have all of the answers to the financial problems our city council is facing, I do not recall seeing his name on the last election ballot. Russ Miller

Okanagan’s non-browning Arctic apple will first appear in Granny Smith and golden delicious varieties, with Fuji and gala next on the list. These apples could eventually find their way over the border to our grocery shelves. They could also appear in juice, baby food, or apple sauce where we could unwittingly consume them because there are no laws in North America requiring labels indicating the presence of GMOs in our food. The B.C. Fruit Growers Association and other grower groups have already voiced their disapproval of these GE apples due to the negative impact they could have on organic farmers growing non-GE apples, on the image of the apple industry as a whole, and on trade with other countries which have rejected GMO products. This entire exercise is a waste of time and money providing consumers with a product they do not want and have no need for. Both McDonald’s and Gerber have already indicated that they will not be using the GE apples in any of their products in the U.S. Now we need similar promises from our Canadian grocery stores if the apple is approved for sale in Canada. Linda Wills

FEDS OFF BASE I was shocked to find out that in 2013, funding for the permanent elimination of extreme poverty rose 6.1 per cent worldwide while Canada's contribution dropped a humiliating 11.4 per cent. This year, the world will complete a global agreement called the SDGs - the Sustainable Development Goals. This is an election year. Please tell your MP and your candidates that this miserly, penny pinching is not only disgusting and morally offensive, it is harming our international reputation with all of the repercussions that will arise. Leo Young

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MEETINGS Silver Star Rotary Tuesday, 6:45 am Village Green Hotel

Have you ever wondered what a Rotary Club is? Who are those people who called themselves Rotarians and what do they actually do? The Armstrong Rotary Club is a small but dynamic group of men and women who belong to an international service organization. They gather upstairs at the Anchor Inn in Armstrong most Tuesdays at 6 p.m. They have an insatiable interest in serving the community, their country and the international world. FUNDRAISING Throughout the year, the club is involved in many projects - some are fundraisers and other simply contribute to the successes of those in need. The major fundraiser for the Armstrong club is managing the Rotary Parking Lot during the Interior Provincial Exhibition. This is a labour-intensive project requiring hundreds of volunteers before, during and after the IPE. Rotarian parking assistants are often the first people to greet visitors to the fair, and represent the people of Armstrong and Spallumcheen with smiles and information - true ambassadors and good hosts. Money raised from this and other projects goes towards fulfilling club obligations, most which tend to fall into one of the six areas of Rotary focus: • peace & conflict prevention/resolution • disease prevention & treatment • water & sanitation • maternal & child health • basic education & literacy • economic & community development

Armstrong Rotary Tuesday, 6:00 pm Anchor Inn Vernon Rotary Wednesday, 12:10 Village Green Hotel Kalamalka Rotary Thursday, 12:10 Best Western Vernon Lodge Hugh Phillips (L), speaking about the Sterile Insect Release Program.

Community Hall, Heaton Place Retirement Community and The Party Barn. STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM Armstrong Rotary is very proud of the Rotary Student Exchange program that we are involved in each year. An outbound student is selected from applicants, to spend a year with a Rotary club in another country; and the same year, Armstrong welcomes an exchange student from a club elsewhere in the world. In July we will be welcoming Heather King home from her trip to Germany and Lauren Shykora from her trip to Taiwan, while local families are currently hosting Hiroe Funazaki, our 2015 student from Japan.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS The club also takes on many smaller projects throughout the year, including: • maintenance of the landscaped area of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery • planting the ﬂower bed at the Rotary Roundabout at Norval Arena with ﬂowers donated by Blue Mountain Nursery • hosting the semi-annual garden tour & luncheon showcasing gardens of Armstrong & Spallumcheen • pancake breakfasts as requested by various groups & organizations

NORTH OKANAGAN ROTARY ATHLETIC AWARDS Armstrong is proud to partner with the three clubs in Vernon, to showcase and honour athletes from high schools in Vernon, Armstrong and Lumby. At the inaugural 2014 North Okanagan Rotary Athletic Awards, all focus was on athletes and coaches. Guest speakers A.J. Eathorne and Angus Reid inspired everyone with their from-theheart presentations. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Patrick Nicol Booster Award to Cam Nikolic. Plans are underway for the 2015 event. Our celebrity guests will soon be announced. Ticket sales are expected to be hot items.

The 2014 North Okanagan Rotary Athletic Awards, with Mayor Fred Fowler (C), Anita Pieper and Chris Pieper in attendance.

These are a few of the things Armstrong Rotary Club has taken part in during 2014. Our club is one of 34,000 around the world, with 1.2 million members, each with unique concerns and needs. Rotarians have continually adapted and improved the way they respond to these needs, taking on a broad range of service projects.

SPEAKER SERIES One way we keep our weekly dinner meetings exciting and engaging is the Speaker Series. Speakers are invited to present to our club on a wide variety of interesting topics. GIVE US A CALL! In 2014 we heard presentations from: If you feel you would like to be part of a group of dedicated • Peter Foodikoff, transportation manager at Tolko members who put Service Above Self, please don’t hesitate • Jennifer Petersen, speaking on childhood obesity to call Armstrong President Pat Nelson at 250-546-8845 • Mayor Chris Pieper, presenting the club with the or call any Rotarian! - to hear more about our organization. Certificate of Excellence from the City of Armstrong • Warren Smith, metal artist & engraver And if you have a bit of time to assist with our massive • Mark Bartel, speaking about the poultry industry parking project during IPE, we need help from September 2 • Dave Weatherill, Briteland Products & Solutions to 7 this year. We would really appreciate it! • Hugh Phillips, Okanagan Sterile Insect Release Program For more information about the Student Exchange • Doris Bensmiller, ‘Caring Clowns’ Program, the North Okanagan Athletic Awards or our • Senad Sijercic, notary public Exchange Student Hiroe Funazaki (L), ‘Caring Clown’ Doris speaker series, please call. We are a welcoming club and We also took field trips to Armstrong Wine & Brew, Hullcar Bensmiller and Armstrong Rotary President Pat Nelson. would love to hear from you.

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The Vernon Under 14A Rush and U16A Adrenaline Rush hope to be in today’s medal round at the B.C. Ringette Championships. The U14A Rush, coached by Ryan Williamson, shaded the Shuswap Eliminators 5-4 in their Friday morning opener at Civic Arena and then tripped up the Delta Dynamite 3-1 later in the day. Aly Carter pocketed a deuce, including the winner, as the Rush got by the Eliminators. Courtney Bacon, Maddi Fox and Abby Williamson supplied singles. Tamara Brown, with a pair, Tori Keehn and Jordyn Turner replied for the Shuswap. Bacon (2) and Fox handled the offence against the Nitros, who took a 1-0 lead in the first period on a goal from Sage Fletcher. Fox buried the winner at 3:56 of the second period with Bacon adding insurance 46 seconds later. The U14A final is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. today at Kal Tire Place. The Adrenaline Rush, guided by Warren Carter, also went 2-0 in Friday action. Kendra Ostafie bagged 2+4 as the Rush ambushed Prince George 9-1 Friday morning. Alyssa Racine also scored twice for Vernon, LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR while Alex Drury rang up 1+3 and Shelby Connor, Abby Williamson of the Vernon Rush skates away with the ring after Maddi Fox of Vernon (centre) and Tori Brown of the Shuswap Eliminators Evan Koshure and Emma Carter each contributed collide in U14A provincial ringette action Friday at the Civic Arena. 1+2 and Saige Woodliffe also scored. Emily Williams and Ava Haldane were dynamic split their Friday games, doubling Terrace 8-4 after falling Madison Klumpner, Shanay Levy and Destiny McCallum. defensively in front of Garrett Adams. Keira Meroniuk 11-9 to the Westside Jalapenos. The U16B final is slated for today, 2:45 p.m. at Civic. answered for Prince George. Tim Key provided 4+1 and Miranda Chapple counted Tim Jones’ Vernon U19A Raid lost 6-2 to the Fraser Valley “We had a great week at practice and came out fly- two goals as the Royals toppled Terrace. Sophie Granley and Fury and bowed 2-0 to the Surrey-White Rock Sharknado. ing,” said coach Carter. “Every forward contributed to the Jillian Pipke added singles, while Rylie Marchand collected Katelyn Paulin and Dayce Knopf had the Raid goals scoresheet.” two helpers. Terrace got two snipes from Lisa Nicholson and against the Fury.Vernon got fantastic goaltending by Emily The Rush blanked the Richmond Royals 3-0 in Friday singles from Eryn Struyk and Michelle Roseboom Olds, with strong defensive efforts by Taylor Gray, Kennedy night’s feature game before 250 fans at Kal Tire Place. The Royals opened with a loss to Westside with Key Pope, Jen Dahl, Carley Alexander and Jocelyn Jones against Racine netted two goals four minutes apart in the first recording 3+1 and Marchand and Kenzie Munroe each net- Surrey. period, while Connors added insurance with nine minutes ting 2+1. Granley also scored twice, while Chapple garnered Birthday girl Brenna Beck, Ashleigh Cohen, Spencer left in the opening frame. Adams posted the shutout. five assists and Ellen Campbell three. Christensen, Shelby Fisher and Ashley Eso applied offensive The U16A final goes today at 2:30 p.m. at Kal Tire Place. Erin Brown, Emma Girard, Sydnie McCann and Dakota pressure, but just couldn’t beat the standout Surrey goalie. The Vernon U16B Royals, coached by Blair Campbell, Roy each provided deuces for Westside, singles going to The U19A gold-medal final is today at 2:30 at Civic.

Vipers grab 3-0 series strangehold on Centennials Morning Star Staff

Earning a shutout in the postage-stamp sized Merritt Nicola Valley Arena is pretty much like recording a hole-inone on the golf course. The Vernon Vipers somehow pulled out a 1-0 goosegg there Friday night to grab a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven B.C. Hockey League Interior Division semifinal playoff series. Game 4 went Saturday night in Merritt. Mitch Newsome scored at 9:37 of triple overtime as the Penticton Vees shaded the host West Kelowna Warriors 4-3.

The second-place Vipers outshot the third-place Cents 29-24. Jarrod Schamerhorn earned the win. “It was tight checking with not a lot of opportunities which was surprising on that small rink,” Viper captain Riley Guenther told The Morning Star as he ate post-game lasagna on the team bus. “ We played a good shutdown game and Schammy was very good tonight, especially two big saves in the third period (one on sniper John Schiavo).” Riley Brandt beat Cents’ goalie Jonah Imoo on a wraparound 2:50 into the second period after linemate Linden

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The host Charles Bloom Timberwolves played the No. 8 Duncan Christian Crusaders for seventh place in the B.C. Senior A Girls Basketball Championships Saturday. The gold-medal match Saturday night featured the No. 2 Langley Christian Lightning and the topranked Mulgrave Titans of West Vancouver. No. 7 Bloom bowed 87-72 to the 11th-ranked Credo Christian Kodiaks of Langley, while Duncan Christian lost 45-43 to the surprising No. 13 St. Ann’s Crusaders of Kamloops Friday. Hannah Allison drained 17 points for the Kodiaks, while Kaitlyn Schouten added 16. The T-Wolves got 32 points from Jenna Mulholland, including an 8-for11 showing from the charity line. Amy Verhage rang up a dozen points, while Buster Marsh flushed nine and Brianne Robertson added seven. Langley Christian grounded the No. 3 Heritage Christian Saints of Kelowna 73-52, while the Titans toppled the No. 5 Similkameen Sparks of Keremeos 63-44 in semifinal play. The VSS Panthers took on the Rick

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Hansen Hurricanes of Abbotsford Saturday at noon in a battle for 11th and 12th places at the B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships in Langley. The No. 12 Panthers, without ailing star Jordan Korol, fell 57-46 to the No. 9 Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton Friday afternoon at the Events Centre. Jordyn Cullum flushed 15 points for the Panthers, while Anna Rice and Rebekah Salway each drained nine. VSS shot 22 per cent from the field. Reiley Terbasket supplied 18 points for the Mustangs, while Megan Admussen-Blair bagged 14 and Shinaaz sank 10. The Hurricanes, who went in ranked No. 10, lost 75-69 to the 14thrated Lambrick Park Lions of Victoria Friday. The No. 2 Immaculata Mustangs of Kelowna battle No. 5 Little Flower Academy Angels of Vancouver in Saturday’s final. The Mustangs shaded No. 3 St. Thomas More Knights of Burnaby 82-80, while Little Flower grounded the eighth-rated Notre Dame Jugglers of Vancouver 73-53 in Friday’s semifinals.

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Imoo was named second star behind Brandt and ahead of Schamerhorn. “Jonah should be an inspiration to our team,” said Pierce. “We should build off that, but it took us a little while. Give our opponent credit. They’re playing extremely hard, extremely well. There’s not a lot of room out there. “They may have had six or seven scoring chances; we may have had five. It’s not a wide-open game; you got to fight for every inch. Jonah was great, but I thought Jarrod Schamerhorn had a great game, too.” Mitch Profeit of the KIJHL North Okanagan Knights backed up Schamerhorn with Todosychuk on injured reserve. The Vipers used an aggressive forecheck and retrieved most pucks the Cents dumped in from the blueline. Vernon also neutralized Merritt’s powerplay to the point the Cents had trouble even setting things up. The Cents lost Zak Bowles in the first period for a check from behind penalty and then lost agitator Cole Chorney to injury late in the second period.

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Alex Issler of the Charles Bloom Timberwolves dribbles to the hoop against Hannah Krepp of the Langley Christian Lightning Thursday in Lumby.

“We changed a little bit of our dynamic coming out of our end in the third,” added Pierce. “I thought that we were trying to be a bit too cute with our tape-to-tape passes. (Vernon) jump on you real quickly, so we tried to stretch them out a little bit to relieve some of the pressure on our defencemen. Losing Zak Bowles early in the game, and then Cole Chorney for the third period had a really big impact on our game. It sort of wore us down.” The Cents defeated the Vipers twice in Merritt during the regular season. “I got a real good feeling about our group and the way they’re going to respond tomorrow,” said Pierce, a former Cent and Viper gritty forward. “The response that we get from our group will show how much the guys believe in one another, especially when you have a guy between the pipes there who is giving you a chance.” The Vees took a 2-1 series lead before 1,200 fans at Royal LePage Place. The Warriors, who trailed 3-0 after the first period, were outshot 77-48, including a 33-20 margin in overtime. Penticton goalie Hunter Miska was sensational.

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The ThompsonOkanagan Lakers edged the Vancouver Island Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime Friday night in Enderby. Game 2 in the bestof-three B.C. Midget Female AAA Hockey League playoff series went Saturday afternoon in Enderby. A third game, if required, goes today at 10 a.m. back in Enderby. Andie Kandea of Vernon scored at 3:35 of overtime, assists going to Christy Blackburne and Riley Henderson of West Kelowna. Defenceman Nakita Payne of Armstrong gave the fourth-place Lakers a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. Henderson had the assist. The fifth-place Canes, based in Campbell River, got a goal from Brittney Savard midway through the second period. The last-place Kootenay Wildcats surprised the third-place Fraser Valley Phantom 2-1 in Game 1 of the other playoff series.

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Cotter chilling at Patch Morning Star Staff

Jim Cotter’s Team B.C. rink was going to enjoy a few sodas in the Brier Patch and reflect on a great curling season as they sat on the outside of the Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary. Steve Laycock of Saskatchewan defeated Cotter 4-2 Friday morning to claim the final playoff spot at the Brier, presented by SecurTek Monitoring Solutions. Cotter’s Vernon team of third Ryan Kuhn, second Tyrel Griffith, lead Rick Sawatsky, alternate Grant Olsen and coach Pat Ryan finished in a three-way share of seventh spot at 5-6. They earned enough prize money to cover most of their expenses. “It’s just a shot here and a shot there,” said Cotter, while chilling with his teammates Friday afternoon at the downtown Calgary Westin. “We think we could have gone 8-3 or 7-4. It’s a slippery game. We had some untimely picks and misses, which we’re not using as excuses, but if some of those go your way, you win, and when they don’t, you lose. I’m proud of the guys.” Kuhn, who was third for his brother, Brad, when the Vernon juniors won the 2000 world championships in Germany, replaced Johnny Morris with Cotter this season. “It was a great experience,” said Kuhn, a pilot. “There were a few shots that could have went our way and didn’t, but we beat some good teams in a pretty good field. There were lots of ups and downs.” The win by Laycock and his Saskatoon team of third Kirk Muyres, second Colton Flasch, lead Dallan Muyres, alternate Gerry Adam and coach Lyle Muyres, improved their record to 7-4, eliminated the chance for tiebreakers and dashed the hopes of Alberta, B.C., and Quebec, who would have been in the tiebreakers if B.C. had won. “They definitely pushed us all the way,” Laycock said of Cotter’s foursome. “If I hadn’t played my A game we wouldn’t have had a hope. We played hard all week to get ourselves in that position and not have to worry about other sheets.”

In the other final draw games, Kevin Koe of Alberta (Calgary) beat Jeremy Mallais of New Brunswick (Saint John) 8-3, Mark Kean of Ontario (Fenelon Falls) beat Jamie Koe of Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) 8-4 and Adam Casey of Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) beat Reid Carruthers of Manitoba (Winnipeg) 5-2. The final standings have Northern Ontario 10-1, Newfoundland-Labrador 9-2, Saskatchewan and Team Canada 7-4, Alberta and Quebec 6-5, B.C., Ontario and P.E.I. 5-6, Manitoba 4-7, New Brunswick 2-9 and Northwest Territories 0-11. Brad Jacobs of Northern Ontario saw an opportunity in the fifth end so he took it, scored three and went on to defeat Brad Gushue of NewfoundlandLabrador 7-5 in the Page playoff 1-2 game Friday. Jacobs advances to today’s final scheduled for 4 p.m. (Pacific time). Gushue moved to Saturday’s’s semifinal against the winner of the Page playoff 3-4 game between Saskatchewan and Team Canada. Meanwhile, Vernon’s Thomas Love was 2-0 going into Saturday action in the Tim Hortons B.C. Juvenile Curling Championships in Lake Cowichan. MICHAEL BURNS/CURLING CANADA Supported by third Erik Vernon’s Jim Cotter surveys the ice behind Colwell, second Brendan Chapple, lead Johnathan Schwartz Saskatchewan ski[p Steve Laycock Friday morning at and coach Dean Chapple, the Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary. Love stopped Hayato Sato of ond, Cassidy Schwaerzle at lead and Pat Coquitlam 11-5 in seven ends and then clipped Brayden Carpenter of New Cotter at coach, opened weith a 6-3 win over Emily Smith of Parksville-Nanaimo Westminster 7-6 in Friday action. On the women’s side, Clare Schmidt of and then lost 6-3 to Alyssa Cornell of Vernon was 2-1 after slamming Elizabeth Prince George-Quesnel. Today’s winners will go on to represent Schulz of Fraser Lake 12-2 Saturday B.C. at the Optimist U18 International morning. Schmidt, who has Jaelyn Cotter (Jim’s Juvenile Curling Championships, April daughter) at third, Winter Harvey at sec- 1-5, in Edmonton.

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me with a refreshing, solitary walk. During the last decade, PEC has attracted top chefs and winemakers, and is transforming into a hotspot for foodies. With farm-fresh, local ingredients and a maturing wine industry, restaurants are now vying for accolades and discerning diners. The county recommends that visitors follow two routes to sample some of the best: the Taste Trail and the Wine Trail. I wanted to complete both but it was impossible. I managed a few stops on each and my favourite winery was Huff Estates in the county’s centre. It has a French winemaker, a beautiful tasting room and a restaurant perched on a knoll overlooking the vineyard. The most unusual was By Chadsey’s Cairns, named after an eccentric settler who built cairns to guide him home from the afterlife while riding on a white horse. A charming old cemetery is on the property too, but Chadsey’s grave is not to be found here. As for food, Clara’s at Claramount Inn enchanted my taste buds with creative cuisine and local wines, and the busy pub at The Waring House delighted me with their own beers brewed next door

and succulent meals. I also sampled several cafés and bistros around the county that served excellent lunches at reasonable prices — The Miller House CaféBrasserie at Lake on the Mountain serves exceptional local charcuterie and cheeses with a view over Adolphus Reach. Everyone should visit Black River, a cooperative where, for a century, the local dairy farmers have preserved traditional hand-crafted cheese-making. The small towns of Wellington and Bloomfield are home to boutiques, antique shops, and art galleries that abound here. I found artists’ studios in the residential areas, and the artists proudly showed me their work. Everyone had time to talk and recommended other studios to visit. In the main town of Picton, there is more to see — the cinema-theatre that dates back decades and displays old playbills, Picton Bay and the local marina, and the beautiful houses behind Main Street. The attractive jewel called Prince Edward County in Lake Ontario is a pastoral, historical, and relaxing vacation spot that tourists often ignore and should not. Julie H. Ferguson is with Travel Writers’ Tales.

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Counsellor reaches out to community KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff

Niki Knight spent much of her summer teenage years helping people. When she wasn’t taking orders at Burger King, she was volunteering with the crisis line. Today, the VSS grad of 1991 is a Masters level social worker who has been in the social work and counselling field for 20 years. Knight, who turns 42 in November, has made a major life change and opened up a private practice at the Balance Natural Health Clinic in Vernon. “My mom always said I was always on the phone helping my friends,” said the amiable Knight. “I think being a therapist was in my nature, it’s how I’m wired.” Confident and articulate, Knight’s clinical background saw her deal with individuals of all ages with many life issues that spanned from prenatal to end of life, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, She offered grief and loss counselling while working in the emergency room, ICU, and surgical and maternity wards. She offered solace to such people as a young mother who lost her newborn, an adult who lost their spouse or a person requiring assistance dealing with various government agencies. “I was also on the initial sexual assault team with volunteers and police at VJH. Our job was to make a difference and be of support while they (survivors) are trying to navigate the system.” Knight joins Balance Natural Health as they round out their list of services to help clientsachieve a sense of health and wellbeing. Balance Natural Health already has a trio of massage therapists (Lana Henry, Sarah Robson and Melanie Giroux), a physiotherapist (Cathy Watson) and two naturopath doctors (Nicole Shortt and Krista Ingram). “I’m friends with Nicole Shortt. I met Nicole at the Silver Lake Forestry Camp (near Peachland) one summer; we were little

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BX-raised Niki Knight has recently opened a counselling practice at Balanced Natural Health Clinic. She has been involved in the social work and counselling field for 20 years.

“I think being a therapist was in my nature.” — Niki Knight

forest rangers,” chuckled Knight. “Having a private practice here is a good fit. I work with individual adults and teens on life transition, grief, anxiety, depression,

life changes and coping strategies.” Knight’s counselling sessions provide a supportive and confidential place where she discusses real, practical solutions that make a difference. “Together, we will talk about how you can create change that lasts. I am easy to talk to, caring, organized, focus on solving problems and finding solutions,” said Knight. She loved her 15 years with Interior Health – almost eight years in a leadership role – but is up for the new challenge. “I really found the maternity and pedi-

atric wards at the hospital rewarding. I felt very valued and supported there by the team; it’s an honour to be trusted by people. You feel empowerment when you help people make good choices and informed decisions regarding rights and responsibilities.” Raised on a hobby farm in the BX, where she rode her bike and hung out with friends, Knight also played softball. Away from the office, she enjoys an active lifestyle with family and friends – hiking, walking, running, boating, yoga, pilates, kettlebell and meditation.

February real estate sales climb in the North Okanagan Morning Star Staff

Real estate sales climbed in the North Okanagan in February. Overall sales rose 15.8 per cent to 88 units in the North Okanagan compared to 76 units during the same month in 2014, while total residential sales climbed 13.4 per cent from 67 to 76. Single-family home sales (39 units) improved by 18.2 per

cent compared to February 2014 (33). “After a more than usual slowdown in January, OkanaganShuswap home sales rallied along with consumer confidence during February despite weaker economic conditions in Alberta,” said Darcy Griffiths, Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board president. “While not at the record pace seen at the close of 2014, the year has started off at a much stronger level than we saw

during the first six months last year. However, days on market in our board area is now at 95 days on average compared to 141 last year at this time.” The 301 new listings recorded during February in the North Okanagan were up 9.5 per cent from the 2014 level of 275. Inventory for February saw a 5.2 per cent dip to 1,767 from 1,863 in February of 2014.

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any business owners have substantial personal assets invested in their business. This can have significant implications, not only for you and your business, but also for your family’s financial security. To protect your investment, both business and personal, your business strategy should include carefully structured tax-planning components to ensure you have organized your assets in the most tax-effective manner and utilized the tax-planning strategies available to you. Personal tax planning – There are several income-splitting strategies available to owners of private corporations in Canada that may benefit you and your family. They include: Kirbey Lockhart Income splitting by paying a salary to family members: Consider income splitting with lower-income family members by employing them in the corporation and paying them a reasonable salary based on the services they perform. The salary they receive will also create Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) contribution room for them and generate CPP/QPP pensionable earnings. Income splitting by paying dividends to adult family members: If you have an active corporation, you may be able to transfer some, or all, of the future growth of the business to the next generation of your family using an estate freeze with a family trust. Multiplying the capital gains exemption: It is possible to multiply the capital gains exemption available to you and your family on the sale of the qualifying shares of your business. This could significantly increase the family’s after-tax assets following the sale. One way to do this is by having your operating company owned by a family trust with your family members as

beneficiaries of the trust. When you sell the qualifying shares owned by the trust, the resulting capital gains can be allocated to each beneficiary and they can each claim their capital gains exemption. Tax planning for your business – If you’re the owner of a private Canadian corporation earning active business income, consider whether the following strategies would work for your business: Maintain the status of your corporation as a qualifying small-business corporation: By maintaining your operating company’s status as a qualifying small business corporation (QSBC), when you eventually sell its shares you may be able to take advantage of the capital gains exemption. This exemption, currently $750,000, is available to individual shareholders of active Canadian private corporations and can represent a sizable tax saving. Earning Canadian dividend income in a corporation: Canadian source dividends from corporations that are not controlled by the shareholder corporation are subject to a flat refundable corporate tax of 33.3 per cent. If you are earning Canadian public company dividends in a corporation, then consider paying out an amount equal to the dividend in the same year to avoid prepaying this higher corporate tax compared to the lower tax rate on eligible dividends if earned personally. Life insurance as a tax-exempt investment in the corporation: If you have surplus funds accumulating in your corporation, you may be taxed at a higher rate on the investment income earned in the corporation than if you earned it personally. You may also face double taxation on the assets within the corporation on death. Tax planning solutions are available that may help you address this problem. Kirbey Lockart is an investment advisor with RBC Dominion Securities. This article is provided for information purposes only. Please consult with a professional advisor before implementing a strategy.

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New hours launched for Valley First branch in Lumby Morning Star Staff

Valley First’s credit union and insurance offices are open even

longer in Lumby. The credit union branch hours are now 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday,

Hired Equipment Registration Final Notice

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The Okanagan Shuswap District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year of 2015/2016, which begins April 1, 2015. This district geographically covers the area from the United States border, east to Osoyoos, west of Princeton and north of Salmon Arm. All individuals or companies registered in 2014 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2015. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment may only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is midnight on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.

Register through the Okanagan Shuswap District Office at: 1358 St. Paul Street, Suite 300, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 2E1 You can also phone 250 712-3660 or send a fax to 250 712-3669 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you.

Tuesday, Wednesday “We’re committed and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 to keeping banking and p.m. Thursday and 9 insurance simple,” said a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Lumby branch manager For the insurance Marlene Stark. branch, the hours are “By opening longer, MoTI 8:30 Ad a.m.1076 to A5 p.m. members can get all the OKSH Hired Equipment Monday, Tuesday, banking, borrowing, Wednesday and Friday, investment and insurLake 8:30 Country a.m. toCalendar 5 p.m. ance advice at a time Summerland Thursday andReview 9 a.m. to convenient to them. Similkameen Spotlight 4 p.m. Saturday. Stark says people are Keremeos/OK Falls Review Vernon Morning Star Salmon Arm ospice Observer elping Sicamous Eagle Valley News Penticton Western News Salmon Arm Shuswap Market News Salmon Arm Lake Shore News Oliver Chronicle Osoyoos Times

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Mark Wensley, of Three Percent Realty and High Ridge Homes, donates $1,639 to Ruth Edwards, executive director of the North Okanagan Hospice Society. The money was raised at a family movie night where donations were made to Hospice House and then matched by Three Percent Realty and High Ridge Homes.

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Querins celebrate 65th anniversary Anne Maloff and Neil Querin were married March 11, 1950 at the Central United Church in Calgary, Alta. They settled into married life and welcomed daughters Vicki in 1953 and Linda in 1956. In 1960 the family moved to Fort St. John, B.C, where Neil started his own plumbing business while Anne was a stay-at-home mom. They also built the home they would live in for the next 30 years. Their son Robert came along in 1964, and Neil was very happy to no longer be the only male in a sea of makeup and pantyhose. Neil quit the plumbing business in 1970, starting A-Won Contracting, and when

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Wildfire risk increases Morning Star Staff

The Kamloops Fire Centre will continue to experience an early drying trend this weekend. The Wildfire Management Branch urges the public to be cautious with any open burning due to the increased wildfire risk. “The grass and small shrub layer is unseasonably dry and the Kamloops Fire Centre is already experiencing fire behaviour and conditions normally not seen until April,”

said Kelsey Winter, fire information officer. “Dead grasses have dried out quickly due to the lack of snow cover, increased temperatures and wind.” Anyone wishing to light an open fire must pay attention to changing weather conditions and follow all burning regulations in order to reduce the number of preventable wildfires. Homeowners and industry personnel are encouraged to visit the Wildfire Management

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*Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES (“Specified Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89 leased at 1.99% APR based on applying $400.00 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD only on customer’s behalf. Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $27,685 including freight and PDI of $1,695 based on new 2015 Specified Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http:// www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specified Models only. Offers valid from March 3rd through 31st 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/ lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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The federal election isn’t until this fall, but the campaign is underway. The Liberals will open their campaign office Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at 2909B 30th Ave. in Vernon. “This office will be the hub for activities in the southern part of our federal riding during this important election year,” said Rod Drennan, O k a n a g a n - S hu s w ap Liberal president. “The office will give each of you, as electors, the opportunity to express your thoughts and issues during 2015.” Wednesday & Sundays

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Water focus of analysis ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Spallumcheen has committed to a feasibility analysis on water supply for the southeast sector. Council voted unanimously to a staff recommendation to allow planners Urban Systems Ltd. to undertake Corey Paiement a feasibility analysis of water servicing options, including ground water sources, for the South Spallumcheen Industrial Lands Water Servicing Strategy. “In the southern portion of the township, water servicing is identified as an impediment to facilitate the expansion of

industrial land development to increase the township’s tax base,” wrote chief administrative officer Corey Paiement and consultant Greg Betts, in a report to council. A contract of $12,600 plus applicable taxes will be awarded to Urban Systems. The feasibility analysis will be funded from the township’s gas tax reserve fund. Rail corridor Spallumcheen has thrown its support to exploring the possible purchase of the CP Rail corridor from Armstrong to Sicamous. Council unanimously approved, in principle, “working together collaboratively and with one voice” to explore the acquisition. The township would work with other jurisdictions as well as the Splatsin band, which hosted an information session in February about the rail line fea-

turing representatives from local governments and the Shuswap Trail Alliance. A task force has been formed to keep the acquisition process moving forward. Green Day Mayor Janice Brown will donate funds for a green cause. The Armstrong Spallumcheen Environmental Trust holds its annual Green Day festival on April 18 at Askew’s. “We suggest three levels of sponsorship,” said David Derbowka, president and charter member of ASET. “Seedling is a $50 donation, sapling for $75 and tree for $100.” ASET raises funds for supporting environmental education and will provide at least one $1,000 bursary to a 2015 graduating student of Pleasant Valley Secondary School.

Yard waste drop-off set for area landfills Morning Star Staff

The free yard and garden waste drop-off at all Regional District of North Okanagan landfills runs from March 15 to April 30. Leaves, grass, mulch, flowers, vegetable stalks, wood, wood chips, wind fallen fruit and vegetables, trimmings and prunings less than 20 centimetres in

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From an Egyptian museum to weird science in the lab, Vernon Christian School is pulling out all the stops for its open house this week. The evening showcase on Wednesday is a chance to highlight the staff, programs and the overall value of an education at the school. The school has a 35-year history of teaching the British Columbia curriculum from a Christian perspective, challenging students academically, supporting parents’ desires to plant and nurture God’s word in the hearts and minds of their children and creating opportunities for young people to develop high standards for personal accountability. “Visitors can expect hands-on experiences, active participation and multi-media displays,” said Corinne Remple, communications director at VCS. “The school will be full of activity — an art show, tech displays, weird science in the lab, kids zone and of course the amazing array of delicious desserts and refreshments created by local chef Laurie Knuever.” The staff and students extend an invitation for parents and students from preschool to Grade 12 to set aside Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to come and take a closer look. For more details visit www.vcs.ca or call during regular school hours at 250-545-7345.

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Grade 4 Vernon Christian School students Amy Kim, Levi Meier and Cameron Ward watch as Colten Reimersma conducts a hands-on science experiment.

Hearing loops are gaining momentum in Vernon Morning Star Staff

Theatres. Places of worship. Retirement residences. Stadiums. Banquet rooms. Arenas. Airports. Waiting rooms. Funeral homes. Fitness classes. Dance halls. Classrooms. These are just some places in which people who use hearing devices struggle to hear because of background noise, reverberation and distance. Induction loop, or hearing loop, technology exists to help overcome these listening barriers. Hearing loops offer people with hearing devices the most discreet amplification experience in a public setting. Listeners sit or stand inside the loop and turn on their telecoils to hear the sound. Sound clarity and speech intelligibility are greatly improved. Listening becomes less frustrating. A hearing loop is a wire that is looped around a room, such as a theatre. The ends of the wire are attached to a special audio amplifier which can be connected to a microphone, TV, MP3 player, computer, stereo, public address system — just about any sound source. The looped area can be as small as a teller window at a bank or as large as a stadium. Hearing loop systems work indoors or outdoors. A recently installed hearing loop at All Saints Anglican Church has been an affordable solution, said the Rev. Canon Chris Harwood-Jones

“It has been a simple and extraordinarily effective hearing-accessibility solution for our church,” he said. “People who had not heard the service properly in years were now able to hear every word.” At Vernon Christian Fellowship, author and teacher Duane Harder said he is pleased with the performance of the hearing loop that has been installed at the church. “After having personally benefited from the hearing loop, I am convinced it should be in every public building that facilitates the gathering of people,” he said. David Moore, owner of Auris Hearing Loops Systems, said public venues often opt for infrared or FM systems because they are quicker to install. “They are better than no system at all, but they are not as convenient for the venue or the listener and they are limited in the number of users that can use the system,” he said. For people who use hearing aids, cochlear implants or bone-anchored hearing aids, sound can be sent directly from the hearing loop into their aids. A special part called a telecoil is required to pick up the signal from a loop. Many hearing aids come pre-equipped with telecoils, but not all. Tosha Hodgson, registered audiologist and owner of Rockwell Audiology in Vernon, said hearing health profes-

sionals often hear complaints from clients who struggle to hear in public places even when they use their hearing aids. “The noise and acoustics in many public places can be overwhelming,” she said. “Aids and implants can only help so much. Venue managers often don’t realize how much hearing device wearers struggle to hear in their facilities and how those patrons stop attending events because of their hearing challenges.” A hearing loop will be installed at the Vernon library where a free seminar will be held Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Seating is limited so registration is required. Speakers will educate participants about: NexusBC; telecoils; hearing loops; maximizing speech-reading and listening skills to improve communication. “Many people will not know if they have telecoils, so anyone who is unsure should ask their hearing care professional or contact me directly,” said Hodgson, who will check and program any hearing aid telecoils for free in her clinic before Saturday for seminar registrants. People who have trouble hearing but are not using hearing aids can also hear the loop system using a portable receiver, and they should simply register for the seminar and bring their own earbuds or headphones. To register, call 250-545-2226 or go to http://hearingseminarvernon.eventbrite.ca

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THE BODY & SOUL WELLNESS FAIR March 8 at The Vernon Recreation Complex from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone welcome! Info., see www.bodyandwellnessfair.com cOmmUNITY HU SONg The Community HU Song is March 8 at 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Come together and learn a spiritual exercise that teaches us all how to go beyond prayer and meditation, through contemplation. We are now located in the Pacific Inn and Suites, Vernon. 4790 - 34th St. INTERNATIONAL WOmEN’S DAY cELEBRATION March 8 from 2-4 p.m., Schubert Centre, 3503-30th Ave. Entry by donation, with all proceeds to Vernon Women’s Transition House Society. Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8! There will be speakers, videos, live music and much more. This fun-filled event is for all ages, women and men alike, so come down and show your support for the amazing women in your life! BELLY DANcE FOR WOmEN’S DAY Celebrate International Women’s Day with a special 45-minute belly dance class March 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Inner Light Yoga and Wellness Studio Vernon. No experience required, just a spirit of fun. Arrive early (doors open 1:30) and wear comfortable clothes; hip scarves provided. Class followed by a belly dance performance by local dancers. Admission by donation ($15 suggested). All proceeds to Vernon Women’s Transition House. Info., svanbaaren_1999@yahoo.ca FALUN gONg/FALUN DAFA Please visit our info. booth at the Body & Soul Wellness Fair at the Vernon Recreation Complex March 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info., www.falundafa.org. AA mEETS SUNDAYS (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 281048 Ave. (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access (X) no handicap access. Info., 250-545-4933 VERNON PAcERS RUNNERS cLUB Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. at Landing Plaza; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028 for information. VERNON TREATmENT cENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more info. mEDIEVALLY mINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org BREAkFAST & mEgA mEAT DRAW Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., next to The Morning Star. Every week, we serve the best breakfast in town, 8 to 11 a.m., only $7; eggs Benedict $8, coffee included. Mega meat draw takes place second and last Sunday of the month at 2 p.m., meat supplied by Vernon Butcher Shop.

March 9

mONDAY NIgHT VERNON TOASTmASTERS cLUB cONTEST Speech contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Each year thousands of Toastmasters compete in the Humorous, Evaluation, Tall Tales, Table Topics and International speech contests. We are holding an International Speech Contest as well as an Evaluation contest. Sit back, relax and enjoy some great speeches. A surprise guest speaker will also be presenting a speech. Join us March 9 at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For info., call

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his spring break, get creative and be innovative at the Okanagan Science Centre with two exciting week-long camps for students in Grades 1-5. Each day features a different scientific theme and exciting, hands-on experiments and activities. Get Creative (March 16-20): Play with Potions on Monday, Science or Art on Tuesday, Awesome Oceans on Wednesday, Edible Science on Thursday, and Fizzy, Foamy Science on Friday. Be Innovative (March 23-27): Musical Science on Monday, Exciting Electricity on Tuesday, Zoom, Twirl and Fly on Wednesday, Know Green, Go Green on Thursday, and Extraordinary Engineers on Friday. For more information or to register, call 250-5453644 or visit us in Polson Park, 2704 Hwy 6. Camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; Cost per week: $150 for members; $175 for non-members + GST. Cost per day: $40 for members; $50 for non-members + GST.

Teresa at 250-545-5767 or Russell at 250-542-7095. SOcIETY FOR OPEN LEARNINg & DIScUSSION SOLD meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the People Place. March 9 features guest speaker Keli Westgate speaking about SENS (environmental gardens). All are welcome. VERNON jUBILEE HOSPITAL AUxILIARY mEETS March 9 at 1:30 in the education room near the cafeteria. Men and women are needed to help us to fund raise to purchase equipment and patient comfort items for the hospital. We have pledged $50,000 to furnish two rooms in the top floors of the Polson Tower. We raise money in the gift shop, raffles, bazaar, and Garden Fair. Guests always welcome, see our website at www.vjhaux.com or call 250-545-9403. OkANAgAN gARDENS & ROSES gARDEN cLUB mEETS the second Monday of the month at Schubert Centre, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more info., call Jocelyne at 250-558-4556. LITTLE OWL FAmILY cIRcLE Every Monday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Friendly and supportive drop-in for parents and children zero to six years; includes healthy snack, coffee and Mother Goose. No registration required. For more information, call Debra Large at 250-558-9267. OkAN. VALLEY WOOD TURNERS’ gUILD SOcIETY mEETS At 7 p.m. every second Monday at Vernon Christian School woodworking shop, 6890 Pleasant Valley Rd., Vernon. The Guild provides a forum for wood turners to safely learn and improve their wood turning skills. Info., Bob Coomes at 250-546-9687. VERNON AccORDION cLUB Dancers and listeners are invited to come and enjoy two hours of accordion music that includes waltzes, polkas, foxtrots, schottisches, and Latin. Every Monday 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players, come join us on stage. For more information, call 250-546-3192. LIVINg WITH A cOmPULSIVE gAmBLER? Someone you love have a gambling problem? You’re not alone! Please come to a Gam-Anon meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. (except stat holidays) at Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, room 201, use south entrance. It is worth the drive! Gam-Anon is a fellowship for all people affected by the gambling problem. HALINA PATTERN DANcERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth

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March 10

ARmSTRONg TOASTmASTERS OPEN HOUSE March 10, 7:30 p.m. will be at a new venue - Heaton Place meeting room at 3093 Wright St. Members will be polishing their speeches for the upcoming Speech and Evaluation Contest on Mar 17. Toastmasters is all about communication. Join us for an entertaining evening with refreshments included. Information Pat at 250 546-3276 EL mARIAcHI LOS DORADOS Ken Smedley is pleased to announce the return of El Mariachi, a fiesta of music and culture from south of the border and “ol Mexico”! El Mariachi Los Dorados features the bass guitar stylings of Diego Kohl and the lead guitar and vocals of band leader Alex Alegria. El Mariachi performs on the following dates in the Okanagan: March 10 at 7:30 p.m., Minstrel Café, Kelowna. Call the Minstrel for dinner and show reservations at 250-764-2301; March 11 at 7:30 p.m., Vernon Kal Lake Campus Theatre; tickets at The BookNook, Vernon, call 250-558-0668; March 12 at Lorenzo’s Café Ashton Creek, reservations at 250-838-6700; March 13 at 7:30 p.m., Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong, tickets at Chocoliro, call 250-546-2886. LUmBY cOmmUNITY gARDEN As the price of food goes up, you may wish to consider growing your own fresh vegetables. For the cost of $20 you can rent a four by 12-foot box for the 2015 growing season. Novice gardeners can receive tips and help from other gardeners in the community. We are an organic community who participate in composting and sharing duties. You are invited to attend the first meeting of 2015 on March 10 at 2 p.m. in the Whitevalley Community Hall in Lumby. Garden boxes can be rented by contacting the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre at 250-547-8866. For questions, call Irene at 250-542-0173. ARmSTRONg SENIORS AcTIVITY cENTRE We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Table tennis every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., September to May. Annual membership fee at the centre is $12; user fees are $2 members; $4 non-members; dances $5. WOOD cARVINg cLUB mEETS TUESDAYS We meet Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Center, Polson Park behind the science centre. Info., Liz Doucette at 250-2606043, 250-306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com evening VERNON Pc USERS’ cLUB mEETS The second Tuesday of each month at Schubert Centre at 3505-30th Ave., at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 or Olive at 542-8490 and check out www.vpcuc.org. Join us and get answers to your computer and camera questions.

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Couple wanders through musical backcountry Horsefly’s Pharis and Jason Romero bring their homemade banjos, guitars and soulful voices to next Vernon FolkRoots Music Society concert AlessAndrA WoodWArd Special to The Morning Star

What’s better for a bluegrass and folk enthusiast than handcrafted banjos made out of gourds and specially selected wood? Hearing them played by the people who made them, especially when those people also happen to be one of B.C.’s most beloved folk duos. The Vernon Folk-Roots Music Society presents Pharis and Jason Romero in concert at the Best Western Vernon Lodge, Friday. Vernon will be the first official stop for the duo from Horsefly, B.C., after the March 3 release of their eagerly anticipated new album, A Wanderer I’ll Stay. The duo has just returned from an extremely successful overseas tour, as well as some busy stopovers throughout B.C. and Alberta, performing with Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Café tour. Critically acclaimed musicians on their own, Pharis and Jason paired up on stage and in real life in 2007. Getting hitched, they say, was like destiny (in this case, a matchmaker) tossed them together. Destiny or match-making aside, it was clear that these two, with his renowned luthier skills, accomplished finger-picking, and vocals, together with her world famous voice, playing, and stage presence, would make musical history together. This power couple now combines Pharis’ smooth rhythmic guitar with Jason’s time-perfected banjo playing in a careful backdrop of age-old, lyrically harmonized stories of love, loss,

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Jason and Pharis romero are in Vernon Friday to perform songs off their brand, new album, A Wanderer I’ll Stay.

and the unforgettable tales that are spun in the secret life of the backcountry and beyond. And that backcountry, which is Pharis’ hometown of Horsefly in the Cariboo region of B.C., features prominently in the tales and melodies on A Wanderer I’ll Stay. When asked where she draws the most inspiration, Pharis says, “Our town. Where we live is quiet, so we can relax and be creative, but there are also local characters around that are a

great source for our stories.” Inspired by nearby characters who have twined their way into everyday life or local legends, the Romeros have crafted songs in the old way of folk storytelling, with a fresh infusion of modern vision. But people and location aren’t the only place where inspiration can be found, as Pharis can attest. The most peculiar place she has been struck by the muse was when she was cross country skiing and began to have anxiety about a cougar that was too close for comfort. The rhythm of her skis and the mantra in her head of “I want to be lucky and not see a cougar today” transformed into the rhythm and melody of one of her hit songs, I Want To Be Lucky. It is clear listening to the new album that the Romeros have grown musically together in such a way as to create a masterpiece of soulful bluegrass. From traditional ballads to blues driven and swinging tunes, the duo have crafted music that evokes the old soul of Americana. “We have spent so much time working and playing together that now we are able to draw confidence from each other’s skills, and the music now comes from such a natural place when we play together,” said Pharis. Opening for the Romeros will be Vernon’s own folk/jazz/ contemporary quartet Sorella. Based out of Vernon and Armstrong, this group of four musicians is excited to set the stage with their lively and engaging show. They are known to weave their humour and natural musical talent into either fun and uplifting or bittersweet songs brimming with authenticity. The concert at the *Best Western Vernon Lodge’s #1 ballroom starts Friday at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and tickets are available at www.vernonfolkroots.com, at the Bean Scene in Vernon, or at the door. *Please note the venue has changed from the Elks Hall to the Best Western Vernon Lodge since the original tickets sold for this show. All sold tickets will be accepted at the door.

OSO and Quartetto Gelato show their gypsy colours

n Thursday, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra took the unusual step of featuring an established quartet for its Exotic Flavours concert. Instead of having to obtain music scores, OSO musical director Rosemary Thomson also took the equally unusual step of having the quartet bring sheet music for the whole orchestra. Jim Elderton The popular Quartetto Gelato, who have already performed in Vernon with the North Okanagan Community Concerts, is a Toronto-based “new classical” group which performs all over the world. Formed in 1989, the quartet is currently composed of founder Peter DeSotto (tenor, violin, mandolin), Alexander Sevastian

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(accordion), Colin Maier (oboe), and Lydia Munchinsky (cello). All four are accomplished concert performers, and they’ve cut eight CDs. Their first two discs went on board the space shuttle Columbia, courtesy of Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk. Between them the quartet performs an eclectic mix of classical masterworks, operatic arias, tangos, folk songs from around the world, and especially gypsy music. Their repertoire is vast, yet they play without musical scores. After the orchestra’s crowd-pleasing opener, Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, the quartet joined them for a traditional Roumanian gypsy piece: Romamolda Hora. The hora is a type of circle dance from Eastern Europe that is popular during wedding celebrations and festivals, especially in rural areas. These pieces usually begin quite slowly, even seductively, then pick up speed as

excitement builds. This one was no exception, and ended at a thrilling pace. The four solo instruments blended beautifully, both with each other and with the orchestra. This, to me, was true gypsy jazz, also reminiscent of Klezmer music, sometimes called Freilech music (translated as “happy music.”) And happiness was the flavour of the evening. Along with the orchestra, Quartetto Gelato played more than a dozen pieces, occasionally even resorting to horseplay during the music. There was Astro’s Canto a Voce Piena, sung by tenor DeSotto. Described as bel canto (“beautiful song”), it depicted a lover singing below the balcony of his beloved. And there was the ‘50s classic Volare, a love song in which Italian singer-songwriter Domenico Modugno, who co-wrote the piece, describes the feeling he has, which resembles flying when with his lover. Gipsy Rhapsody, a well-known piece by

Victor Gridin, featured four-time world champion accordionist Sevastian, who uses a button accordion with nearly three times as many buttons as a piano has keys. He informed us that in his world, “you have to be fast and loud,” and his dazzling finger work produced a tour-de-force performance. Here, the orchestra scoring was maybe too rich – with more of a Hollywood sound than from Eastern Europe. The second half brought us Pasculli’s Oboe Concerto – a piece requiring Colin Maier to use circular breathing as to produce a continuous sound without pauses. (The Guinness world record for one continuous note is 47 minutes!) The last piece of the evening (before the encore of O sole mio) was another traditionally stirring gypsy piece Roumanian Caravan. We were told that this always produces a standing ovation. And, of course, it did.

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Growing up still hard to do The Duff:

ianca (Mae Whitman) is a shy, homely high school senior who one day discovers that she is the “DUFF” to her two, much more attractive and popular friends. “DUFF” is an acronym for designated, ugly fat friend. Unhappy with her new designation, Bianca enlists the help of her neighbour Wesley (Robbie Amell), a handsome, popular jock willing to trade some social status for science tutoring. We say, “It’s the new order of John

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too: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, (which I hear is about to be rereleased in the theatres for its 30th anniversary). While we might have been a little less blunt than our kids seem to be, The Duff is a movie that fits well compared to the classic Hughes teen flick. HOWE: I will agree with you on that, and will also add that today may be even harsher than growing up in the ‘80s. Back in the ‘80s when you got picked on, the person doing the bullying had to be in your presence. Nowadays, with the aid of social media, there is no hiding place from being bullied. The movie itself I found to be very well put together, but every decade has its teen misfit movie, be it from Grease, PIP or Napoleon Dynamite.

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Arts Designate under fine film Continued from A26 TAYLOR: There are plenty of crude comedies these days, particularly for the teen boys. Although The Duff seems to be aimed at teen girls, it’s certainly accessible and enjoyable for males as well. I enjoyed the realism of the characters. Granted, it’s been a little while since I was a teenager, but I found their actions and dialogue to be believable. It’s true that the high school world is one of extremes, everything seems to matter a great deal more than it should. If there’s any lesson that needs learning at this age, regardless of your generation, it is that what you think of yourself is of much more importance than what others think of you. The Duff delivers this lesson with poignancy, comedy and heart. It’s not flashy, it’s just good. HOWE: Even though The Duff is aimed at the teenage generation, I don’t think the ‘80s or ‘90s babies would not enjoy it, especially if they have teenage kids. It just gives an insight to what kids have to endure at school nowadays. By the way, how come you didn’t complain about the narrating this time, Mr. Taylor? TAYLOR: I generally think of narration as being lazy film making, however, in lighter films, particularly comedies where the thoughts in people’s heads make up much of

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HERB PATERSON February 11, 1925 – February 24, 2015 After a courageous “Masters-type” battle with cancer, Herb peacefully passed away on February 24, 2015 with his wife Emilie at his side at the North Shore Hospice. He was a man of many remarkable achievements both in the golf industry he loved so much and many other community endeavours in which he was passionately involved. He was a legend in the former; loved and respected by everyone. Born in Vancouver, over the course of his working career he lived in Trail, Toronto, Hawaii, Vancouver and Vernon and on retirement made his permanent home on Bowen Island, BC. He was predeceased by his mother and father, both of whom served in the Canadian Armed Forces during WWI, by his first wife Dorothy (1997) and son Gordy at age 14. He is survived by sons David (Susan), Alan (Carolyn), daughter Carolyn (Marc); grandchildren Colin, Hilary, Alana and Rachel, his second wife of 16 years Emilie, his Titleist family and legion of friends throughout the golf industry in Canada and the USA. During WWII Herb joined the R.C.A.F. serving as Navigator with the rank of Pilot Officer. At the conclusion of the war he attended the University of British Columbia, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He had a remarkable, distinguished and enviable 48 year career as the exclusive distributor for Titleist, a business (Jim Morrison Ltd.) he purchased from his father-in-law which he grew from a modest annual sales volume to $36+ million by acquiring the exclusive Titleist distribution rights to Fiji, Samoa, Guam, Alaska, Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand and Hawaii, in addition to Canada. Indeed, there was no grass that grew under Herb’s feet! Nearing retirement Acushnet purchased his business in the early 1990’s, however, because of his passion for Titleist, Acushnet and the golf industry in general he continued as an ambassador for the company. Herb was actively involved and instrumental in the development of the Predator Ridge Golf Club and Resort in Vernon, BC, one of Canada’s premiere golf course developments. In addition, he was a partner in St. Andrews East and St. Andrews Valley golf courses in Ontario. In the early 1990’s he became a director of the Bowen Island Golf Club. There was no mountain Herb, aka the “Lion King” and the “Hawk”, could not conquer. He established a friendship with Sir Edmund Hillary, who he hiked the Himalayas with in the mid 1980’s, up to his early 70’s. In 1994, at age 69, he made an ascent to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. His friendship with Sir Edmund led to his becoming a director of the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation in 2005 until his passing. In order to balance the demands of his business life and mountain climbing challenges, Herb was a founding member of a unique club, FRED, with a few close friends. FRED is an acronym for French, Red, Exceptional and Dry! That was our Herb. His other spare time activities included a number of 10 and 32 km races on the northern tip of Baffin Island, sailing and serving as president of the Canadian Golf Equipment Manufacturers Association, competitive downhill skiing and in his last few years being a dedicated member of the Little Red Church on Bowen.

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Lester Edward Heaton It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lester Edward Heaton aŌer losing his baƩle with cancer. He was born Eovember 1ϵ, 1ϵ3ϵ and passed on March 4, 2015 at Hospice House in Vernon, BC. He will be remembered by his loving wife of 53 years Jean, his 3 children Ed (Penny), Kathy (Kelly), Ron (^andy), ϳ grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He will also be remembered by his siblings, Doris (Walt), Vic (Marie), Bev, Mona (Al), and many nieces and nephews. A private family interment will follow at a later date in his home town of Rolla, BC. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be oīered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

THISTLE, Claud George Claud passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2015 at Vernon Hospice. He is survived by, Ginny, his loving wife of 44 years; two sons, Cameron of Burnaby, BC and Brandon (Melissa) of Maple Ridge, BC; two grandsons, Morgan and Caden; and one granddaughter Courtney. Claud is also survived by his loving family from a previous marriage: his son Claude of P.E.I.; daughter Jackie (Richard) Walker of P.E.I.; two granddaughters, Ashley and Kirsten; three brothers, John, Joe (Evelyn), and Mark (BeƩy), all of P.E.I.; two sisters, Mary Long of P.E.I., and Cecilia (Leo) of P.E.I.; numerous nieces and nephews; two brothers-in-law, David (Colleen) Chase of Vernon, BC and Kenneth (Emily) Chase of Cairo, Egypt, and one sister-in-law, Arlena (Denise) Dodd of Victoria, BC. CremaƟon. Eo service by reƋuest. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be oīered at ǁǁǁ͘ƉůĞĂƐĂŶƚǀĂůůĞǇĬ͘ĐŽŵ

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It is with hearƞelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bob on, February 26, 2015, at home in Armstrong, BC. Bob was born in Saskatoon, SK in 1944 and his parents moved to PenƟcton where he grew up and met his wife. Bob was predeceased by his parents Floyd and Viola; step-father Bruce Eicholson; and his brother Wayne. Bob is survived by his devoted and loving wife Rita with whom he shared and walked through life with for 50 fabulous years. He is also survived by his two sons: Sean (Tammy) of Armstrong, BC, Dave (Cheryl) of Edmonton, AB; his grandchildren: Damon, Keiten, Tea, Sandra, and Bruce. He also leaves behind his sister Barbara (Rob) of Maple Ridge, BC. Bob (aka Pops) was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather - dedicated and devoted to his family. He was adventurous in his youth and enũoyed the great outdoors - Ňy Įshing, the shooƟng range, and baseball with his brother-in-laws. Bob also enũoyed coaching his son’s sports and cheering them on. His hobbies included woodworking and playing his guitar. Bob spent his enƟre 3ϳ year career in the paper and packaging industry. He began his career in PenƟcton, then to Prince George, and then to Kamloops where he later reƟred. Bob had reƋuested nor service. Later in the spring, the family will have a gathering - TBA. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTEREATIVES FhEERAL Θ CREMATIKE SERVICESΠ Armstrong 250-546-ϳ23ϳ Θ Vernon 250-558-0866

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Frank Robert (Bob) Sault Bob’s family is sad to announce his passing on February 8th, 2015 in Vernon, B.C. He is survived by his loving wife Penny; four sons, Mark (Carol), Gregory, Dan, and Robert (Jessica); seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Ruth Chopyk, Edna (John) Andres and Patricia Storozuk; one sister-in-law, Wilma Sault; one brother-in-law, William (Margaret) Peters and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Haldies (Moen) Sault; his Įrst wife, and his brother, Leonard. Bob was born on May 11th, 1930 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The family moved to Zhoda, Manitoba where Bob grew up on the family farm. He aƩended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate in Winnipeg, a highly academic school, while working part-Ɵme at Weston Bakery. hpon graduaƟon, he applied to the R.C.M.P. and was accepted in January 1951. AŌer training at ͚E’ and Depot Division, he had various posƟngs on Vancouver Island and throughout B.C. Bob was very dedicated to his ũob. While at Eanaimo, he received a Commissioner CommendaƟon for his part in the successful invesƟgaƟon into a double murder. He also instructed training courses. Bob enũoyed a long and successful 25-year career with the R.C.M.P., reƟring with the rank of Staī Sargent in 19ϳ5. Following reƟrement he took a posiƟon with I.C.B.C. in their Special InvesƟgaƟon hnit for a few years. WanƟng to relocate, he accepted a General Adũuster posiƟon in Vernon where he and Penny had met, married and where their son, Robert was born. Throughout his working life he was a member of The Canadian AssociaƟon of Fire InvesƟgators and InternaƟonal AssociaƟon of Auto TheŌ InvesƟgators. He is a Life Member of the R.C.M.P. Veterans AssociaƟon. Yuiet and reserved, someƟmes stubborn, Bob was kind and rarely spoke a harsh word about anyone. Although a very hard worker, he sƟll enũoyed an occasional game of golf, including mini golf, and travels to California, Hawaii and Australia. He was acƟve with Scouts Canada, liked the outdoors, cross country skiing and picnics, but was happiest basking in the hot sun for hours. Bob liked country music and playing his accordion. He found visits to Mark and Carol’s farm relaxing, and especially looked forward to visits to family back on the home farm in Zhoda when he could. Bob was a Freemason for ĮŌy years, including being a Past Master of Zarthan Lodge in AshcroŌ, B.C. Bob was parƟcularly proud that his youngest son, Robert, became a member of the Masons. He was happy that they aƩended Miriam Lodge in Vernon together. Bob was a commiƩed member, conƟnuing to be acƟve in the Fraternity unƟl failing health prevented him from doing so. CremaƟon preceded a CelebraƟon of Bob’s Life which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Friday, March 13th, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Jane Bourcet oĸciaƟng. A RecepƟon will follow in the Bethel Tea Room. Flowers are gratefully declined by the family but as an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Bob to The Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, the B.C. Heart Θ Stroke FoundaƟon or the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements were made with BETHEL FhEERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-2ϳth Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-118ϳ MCINTYRE, Mary J. It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Mary J. McIntyre on March 3, 2015 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM SUMMER STUDENTS IN PUBLIC WORKS The District has four (4) positions available for general labourers in the Parks Department. These positions are open to students returning to post-secondary education in the fall of 2015. The job posting can be viewed at www.coldstream.ca. Please submit a covering letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ by 4:00 pm on April 2, 2015, quoting competition #15-001, to: Mail:

Human Resources Department District of Coldstream 9901 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 Fax: 250-545-4733 Email: hr@coldstream.ca (in MS Word or PDF format)

Maintenance Operator 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.

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Dining Room Supervisor Are you looking for a full time salaried position in the food industry where you can be homeÂ around 7 at night? Canterbury Court, Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residence, is looking for a Dining Room SupervisorÂ with a minimum 7 years experience and outgoing personality. Position covers all aspects of hiring, training, creating schedules and supervising serving staff in a dining room accommodating 175 residents. Must be able to organize seating for special events such as buffets. Successful candidate will receive excellent remuneration and be eligible for Extended Health Benefits. The successful candidate will reflect the high quality of our services. Please bring resume and references to: Canterbury Court, 3011 Gateby Place, Vernon, B.C. between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. See us at www.canterburycourt.caÂ

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POSITION: ASSISTANT MALT HOUSE PRODUCTION MANAGER

We are a small, but rapidly growing Malt House that operates in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. We are family owned and operated and we have built a reputation for creating unique malts at the highest level of quality standards. TASKS: â&#x20AC;˘ Supervising daily routine production. â&#x20AC;˘ Taking autonomous action in production if needed to achieve our levels of quality. â&#x20AC;˘ Working together with our current Malt House Manager as part of a close team. â&#x20AC;˘ Supervising Malt House workers during their daily tasks. EXPECTED SKILLS: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in malting and possibly brewing industries. â&#x20AC;˘ Willing to take on additional responsibilities when necessary. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge in grain handling. â&#x20AC;˘ Capable of being a team leader. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to learn new things and adapt to new procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to react proactively in the event of an emergency. ADDITIONAL ASSETS: â&#x20AC;˘ Boiler ticket. â&#x20AC;˘ First Aid and Safety training. Contact Ken @ 250-546-8911 ken.smith@gambrinusmalting.com

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community. We are currently seeking a

Full-Time Assistant Director of Operations for succession planning purposes.

The ideal candidate will have management and marketing experience in wood remanufacturing and/ or recycling. Excellent interpersonal, leadership and supervisory skills are a must. Strong verbal, written and computer skills are also required. Education in Business Administration and/or Human/Social Services would be an asset. A combination of related education and experience may be considered. We offer steady employment and a very competitive vacation and benefits package. Please submit current resume with cover letter by 2:00 pm Monday, March 16, 2015 to: Human Resources Manager, VDACL 4240 Alexis Park Drive Vernon, BC V1T 6H3 Fax: 250-549-3394 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: hrvdacl@gmail.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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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).

COUPLE FOR RELIEF MOTEL MANAGER POSITION 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. Both people apply in person only with resumes & references to 3000 28th Avenue, Vernon.

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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.

Looking for a motivated Red Seal RV Technician to join our Gilmay RV Team in Vernon, BC. Seeking an individual who is certified and experienced in all areas of RV Repair & Maintenance. Position requires experience with hand, power, air tools & ladders. Drivers Licence is a must. If you, or someone you know, would be a positive new member to our Team, please email us at info@gilmay.ca

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

Volunteer Services 3201-30 Street

This is a union position that offers competitive wages with health and welfare benefits after a qualification period.

Volunteer Opportunities Effective March 3, 2015

Please apply with resumé to careers@villagegreenhotel.com - NO PHONE CALLS -

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Rogers is leading BC flour and food processor with two mill/ processing locations. We produce high quality, competitively priced, specialty flours, cereal and value-added grain based products. Our products are distributed throughout North America and exported to Pacific Rim countries. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Production Supervisor at our Armstrong Division. GENERAL PURPOSE: The Production Supervisor is responsible for the efficient operation of all production activities on a rotating shift schedule which may include the flourmill, flour packaging, cereal production, warehouse, mix plant and leadership where required for lab, grain receiving and maintenance personnel/functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implement scheduled production and shipping plans. • Revise scheduled production and shipping plans as necessary based on equipment breakdowns or operational matters that affect production during the shift. • Report production activity and/or changes daily to affected supervisory/managerial on opposite shift schedule. • Ensure production records are current and accurate. • Maximize efficiencies and minimize errors, off-grade product and unforeseen downtime. • Contribute to solving equipment, product and production issues. • Assist in the development and implementation of new operational or quality control procedures as required. • Remain current and knowledgeable in product specifications to ensure products are produced according to those specifications. • Administer progressive corrective discipline as necessary to plant personnel and represent the Company as required in the Grievance/Arbitration process. • Provide feedback to employees on job performance. • Assume responsibility for plant assets and safety of the production team on shift. • Any other duties or responsibility, including training, as required. • Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) while performing tasks in production areas. • Responsible for compliance with Canada Labour Occupational Health and Safety requirements and ensures employees follow established practices and guidelines. QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and training. • Extensive manufacturing and packaging experience, including a minimum of 2 – 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. • Demonstrated computer skills and aptitude • Self-motivated team player with the ability to maintain effective/ productive relationships with other supervisors/managers and team members as well as suppliers and customers. • Ability to work in stressful situations and to positively face challenges and solve problems. • Available for shift work as well as work on weekends, holidays and call outs as required. If you would like to be considered for the above position, please submit your resume in writing to rogershr@rogersfoods.com prior to 4:00 pm March 11, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Rogers Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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• Yard Workers Light yard work, lawn mowing, hedge trimming • Drivers Transport seniors to & from appointments - flexible schedule • Home Repairs Minor home repairs ie: changing lights, assemble shelves

Greater Vernon • Painting Museum & Archives

Touch up & repair walls for painting in exhibit area Need to use a ladder

Vernon Public Art Gallery

• Gallery Attendant

Okanagan Print Triennial Exhibition Mar 19 - May 21 Greet visitors & collect donations; promote the Gallery Inform guests about this event & the participating artists

OK Military Tattoo Jul 25 & 26

• Various assistance required

• Drivers • Food servers • Reception Desk • Hosts • Parking attendants • General helpers

Community Dental Access Centre

• Receptionist

Assist front office with general reception duties as needed Assist new clients to complete the registration package

Dinoflex Group a leading manufacturer of recycled rubber products is looking for a Customer Service/New Product Development Team Lead at our Salmon Arm factory. Our customer service team provides service and support to distributors worldwide through a variety of communication mediums. If you are customer focused and want to support a product you believe in, this job is for you. Leading the inside sales team your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Technical Support, Quotes, Customer Contact via various Electronic Mediums, Follow Up on Customers Projects, and Leading new Product Development Processes. This highly interactive position requires the following skills: • The proven ability to lead a team. • Clear and concise communication skills • Strong customer service and inside sales skills • Highly organized, neat, accurate with the ability to multi task and meet deadlines • Strong computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook. • A good mathematical aptitude Other non required but preferred skills: • A degree or diploma with a focus on Marketing • Project Management Experience This position is a full time position reporting to the CEO. Dinoflex Group offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, profit sharing plan, and employer paid extended health benefits. If interested please apply by March 23rd to info@ dinoflex.com, or by fax to 800-305-2109 or mail to Dinoflex Group, PO box 3309, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S1 no phone calls please. Thank you to all applicants but only those short listed will be contacted.

CONVEYANCER VERNON, B.C.

Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest, growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 22 lawyers and a newly constructed office building, our Vernon, B.C. office has an opening for a Conveyancer. Our successful candidate will have experience and must be able to complete residential and commercial deals from start to finish. The applicant will have strong communication skills, will be very detail-oriented and must be highly organized. In addition, the applicant must be knowledgeable with E-Filing through BC Online and experience with econveyance would be an asset. Responsibilities will also involve interacting with clients by phone and email. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, an RRSP program and a moving allowance. Nixon Wenger welcomes your interest in this position within our Conveyancing Department. Please submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday, March 20th. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND FRUIT MARKET & GARDEN CENTRE We are currently accepting applications for

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House Cleaner required, part time leading to full. Permanent. Must pass criminal record check & have own auto. Experience Required. 250558-7839 or email resume to mikeruhwald@hotmail.com

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

Practical knowledge of irrigation, block wall construction and operation of bobcat equipment would be an asset. We offer a competitive wage with full time seasonal employment.

Recruitment Event

Please submit your resume to Swan Lake Nurseryland 7920 Highland Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3W6 attn: Randy Holtz or by email to randy@myswanlake.com

with one of Canada’s top Credit Unions.

Please forward resumes to wayne@westwoodcabinets.com

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WAREHOUSE PERSON WANTED

VERNON Manufacturing company requires upholsterer with knowledge of industrial sewing equipment and able to lift at least 50lbs. English is a must. Full time Monday to Friday. Wage depends on experience. dean@centraltarp.com.

IN-HOME Caregiver Vernon, B.C. for disabled adult, (private residence) F.T 40hrs/wk all personal care. Live-in option, $17.50/hr Call 250-5421636 or e-mail, le203@telus.net

Sundial Lighting requires a full-time warehouse person. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Some heavy lifting, ladder work and a valid BC drivers license is required. Please drop off resume to Rod @ Sundial Lighting, 2801 44th Avenue, Vernon.

LEAD, GROW & INNOVATE

Join us for our upcoming recruitment event for your chance to meet face-to-face with our Human Resources team and Hiring Managers. Don’t forget to bring your resumé.

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

Help Wanted

MARCH 11, 2015 4:00PM - 6:30PM VILLAGE GREEN HOTEL

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

4801 - 27th Street, Vernon We’re currently recruiting for a variety of positions and future job opportunities.

PAUL ORCHARD LTD. General farm labour required in Vernon & Oyama. No experience necessary but must be able to learn quickly. Duties include, but are not restricted to pruning, thinning, & harvesting fruit. $10.49/hr. June 20 - Oct 31. 10hrs/day, 6days/week. 4116 Cascade Dr. Vernon, BC, V1T 9M2.

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to get started.

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Been thinking about retraining? • You may qualify to receive up to $7500 of your Occupational Skills Training paid for • Discuss the best option for your individual training needs with your Case Manager • Funding is not retroactive — process time depends on the type of training you will be taking.

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RT 235 - Mt Bulman Dr & Mt Bulman Pl • 148 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

Care-Aide (RCA)

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 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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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

Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100. DUMP RUNS.778-475-4815. Garden Rototilling, Power Sweeping & lawn maintaince. Call Darcy 250-550-0428 Prof. pruned trees, cut down trees & yard maintenance. 778-475-2858, 250-306-0308

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The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Fleet Manager

Do you have a passion for cars? Turn your passion into a career!

High-Energy Sales Team Needs

Customer Service Coordinator/Assistant No experience required. We hire and train if you have a spectacular attitude and love serving others! Please reply to Box 4, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5

CAMPGROUND HOST Campground Host for Noisy Creek May-September. Collect fees, customer service, cash handling and people skills required. First Aid/CPR. Chainsaw Operators Certi¿cation required. Local area knowledge, an asset. Send resume to: projectmanager@splatsin.ca

Bannister GM is a family owned and operated company. We are a renowned industry leader throughout the Okanagan. As a result of our continued growth we are currently searching for a Full Time Fleet Manager for our location in the Vernon area.

Fleet Duties: · Maintain existing major fleet accounts · Be comfortable on computers to print · Maintain retail customers & accounts own fleet deals as well as order vehicles · Develop relationships with businesses through Global Connect around the area in hopes of getting new · Have outstanding product knowledge business either fleet or retail (on road) (especially on truck lines) to answer · Be very organized to keep paperwork separated customer questions · Be capable on emailing with some customers 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.

Litigation Legal Assistant Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply by email to shelleyw@kidston.ca

www.kidston.ca

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Program Coordinator Let us help you find work! Learn about our wide range of services and supports available to job seekers such as: • Self-serve resource centres • Self-employment services • One-to-one employment support • Placement and training services • Workshops • Apprenticeship supports

Community Futures 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon, BC Tel: 250-545-2215 ext 230 Email: info@futuresbc.com www.futuresbc.com

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

The Okanagan Science Centre is looking for a dynamic individual to plan and develop innovative science programs and camps. The ideal candidate will have organizational skills, project management experience, educational experience, and a background in science. This job offers the chance to be creative and to make a difference in the lives of children and in our community. Visit

www.okscience.ca for full posting details. No calls or walk-ins

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

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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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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CAN I HELP? Seniors with chores, errands, personal care bathing, whatever you require. Reasonable rates. Certified Care Aide, 24yrs exp. Eileen 250-307-1081

3 Rooms For $299

Floor Reﬁnishing/ Installations

Two Guys willing to get er done.Will haul. Junk, scrap or salvage.250-558-6113

Water Services WATER QUALITY Problems? Treatment System Frustrations? Call the experts at - PURE Analytical and Water Treatment Services. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION! (250) 863 - 3315 pureanalytical@gmail.com pureanalytical.ca

Scruffles is an adult neutered male. He’s good with other cats & some dogs. He is an indoor cat only. Come out & meet Scruffles this Saturday at Wet Spot Grooming & Pet Care.

250-wet-spot

END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING

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

Call the Animal Care Society at 250-542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • Spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER

Pets

Merchandise for Sale

Pets & Livestock

2 Coats Any Colour

Feed & Hay

Rubbish Removal

CAT OF THE WEEK

For more info on Scruffles please call Leslie at

(1) 250-899-3163

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

Vernon Animal Care Society

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

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

Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

Financial Services

Livestock

Appliances Whirlpool white washer/dryer. Good condition. $100. 250549-1489.

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Auctions

Auctions

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

NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 12 STARTING AT 9:00 AM

903 Raffan Rd. Armstrong, BC 250.546.9420 www.valleyauction.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

Wanted: Two kayaks in good/excellent shape. Please call 250-260-4160

1bdrm apt. close to Kal Beach & bus stops, cable & gas incl., strictly n/s, n/p, good ref a must. Avail Immed. Suits long term rentals and seniors. $535 month. 250 542-2060 leave message.

Real Estate

Firewood/Fuel

Apt/Condos for Sale

FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932

1bdrm Condo with den, view, newer apps, non rental $87,000 250-306-6640

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

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles

*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA SUMMER TIRES 2 fronts 225/40R18 OEM BMW run flat tires in excellent condition. Used only 5 months. Paid $950 new, will sell for $250. Call 250-307-4478. Maytag Fridge side-by-side stainless water/ice dispenser $875.; 19 cu’ freezer $40. 1-(780)803-8754 Vernon NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 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

Business for Sale COIN-OP BUSINESS FOR SALE. Pool tables, juke boxes, digital music systems, & various games. All coin operated All on Locations Revenue producing Okanagan & Area. Serious Inquires only waitingtretire@gmail.com Asking $55,000.00

For Sale By Owner 5bdrm, 2bath house, detached workshop, Lavington, just over an acre. $427,500. Open House Sunday, March 8 & March 15, 1-3pm, 5980 Hwy 6. (250)558-9946

Houses For Sale

PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Apt/Condo for Rent

250-549-7258

Townhouses East Hill Gated Retirement Living • 2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher townhouse • Club house, pool, hot tub, 55+ www.okeefe3.com/faq

Call Now! 250.545.9039 OK West Realty Corp., Vernon

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Columbia Apartments Available Mar. 1 st

To view call

250-545-1519 royallepagevernon.com 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

Townhouses SAT. MARCH 14, 8AM-2PM. Building/renovating. Lots of tile, travertine, imported stone mosaics, vessel sink, faucets, lighting, fans, etc. Household, garden, horse tack/art, snowblower, doghouse, queen iron beds. Quality & mostly NEW! 1094 Pottery Rd, BX/Vernon

small ads,

BIG deals!

the classiﬁeds

250-550-7900

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

ARLINGTON/EMBERS CENTURY MANOR 1 bedroom - SENIORS NO SMOKING, NO PETS; very clean and well maintained close to Schubert 250-275-8066

Vernon

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

Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522

1 bedroom East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250260-5870

www.OkanaganForeclosures.com

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties

Misc. Wanted

I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521

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

Alexis Park 1bdrm 1ba fully updated condo, close to amendities & on bus route. Avail now, $700 + util. Call 250-550-9833

Large Bachelor Suite

BUYING USED JEWELRY. Call 250-864-3521. Thank you I’m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521

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

DISTRESS SALES

Wine Making Equipment 8 carboys, 1 primary, siphoner, yeast! $200. (250)545-1419

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 Local

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.

Rentals

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

Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 40+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no pets, $590 +DD. 250-549-4220 Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s RR, $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave. 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 Lrg 2bdrm, top flr, 6plex, no elevator, S.Vernon $680. Avail April 1. Lv msg. 250-306-1870 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 Duplex / 4 Plex 3 BDRM. TOWNHOUSE South Vernon 4-plex. Quiet family area. F/S, 1 1/2 bath. Sm. pet OK w/ deposit. Avail. April 1st. $925. 250-575-6447 Lovely 3bdrm, 2 baths, 5 app, parking n/s, central. $950. 250-558-0969, 250-938-1957

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Rentals

Transportation

Adult

Homes for Rent

Senior Assisted Living

Auto Accessories/Parts

Recreational/Sale

Escorts

2001 25’ 5th whl, exc cond. new awning, hitch, solar panel incl. $8000.obo (778)442-2445

Vernon’s Best Escorts. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 250-307-8174

Scrap Car Removal

Give life .... register to be an organ donor today!

WEST VERNON

Attic Apartment, 1 bdrm. Cozy gas F/P, private. $700/mo. all utilities included. Available Immediately Sorry NS, NP.

Offering assisted living, meals &snacks,housekeeping/ laundry, 2 bdrms fully furnished, util incl. 250-546-6585.

RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.

Shared Accommodation

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net

1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644

Cars - Domestic

LOWER EAST HILL

2001 Sebring Convert. LTD, exec.cond., auto, loaded, 72kms, $6600 1-250-253-7345

Suites, Lower

Main floor of house. 2+ bedrooms, great location, F.S., W.D. Private deck and yard. $1,050/mo. includes all utilities. Available Immediately. Sorry NS, NP.

1bd 2ba, lrg, private entrance, lrg livingroom, daylight, n/s, n/p $700 includ. util. Bella Vista area. April 1 250-540-7246

E N O G

2004 Ford Taurus, auto, a/c, lady driven, 108,750km, $4000.firm (778)475-0381

Cars - Sports & Imports

1-BDRM,Armstrong, Private entrance, Kitchen w F/S, Full bath, NS/NP, avail immed $550 + utils 250-503-7092

2003 Kia Rio, 5-speed, 40 miles/gallon, nice shape, 107K $3600. (250)306-5917

2 bdrm/1 bathroom basement suite, newly reno’d 1200 sq.ft., w/washer & dryer, N/P, N/S. East Hill, 2 blocks from Silver Star Elementary. $1,000. Util incl., Avail July 1st. 250-5505413.

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.

2009 Honda Civic DX, 4dr, 5spd, exec.cond.,110k, $9400 obo 250-547-2520

Motorcycles

2bdrm bsmnt, Ava now, n/s, n/p, $775 util includ. Suites 1 person, close to hospital 250540-5525 or 250-307-1145

COLDSTREAM

3+1 bdrm. family home near Kidston Elem. Huge yard, F.S., D.W., W.D. Full bsmt. w/summer kitchen. On creek. Available April 1. $1,400/mo. Sorry NS, NP.

250-542-5580

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

Kal Lake 1 bd 1 ba fully renovated Bsmt ste. Only minutes to the beach, Dogs Okay. Avail now $800/mo + utils. Call (250)-550-9833

Harley Davidson XR 1200 Street Tracker, all the extras, Rare bike, Fast! 250-838-2276

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.

If you see a wildﬁre, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555

Suites, Upper

on most cellular networks.

1bdrm, East Hill suite, level entry, incl util & int n/s,n/p $750. April 1. 250-542-9485

Homes for Rent

royallepagevernon.com

Homes for Rent

PROPERTY MANAGER REALTOR®

2bdrm cozy home central location, yard fenced, laundry, pets negotiable. $975 Thor Chinchilla 250.309.1742 1325 sqft 2bdrm, level entry. 4 appl, N/P, N/S, $950 util incl. 250-558-3664 1A 3bdrm, top of home, area, on 5 acres, Shared util.,avail immed., 250-542-0060.

Professional Property Management Services

R entals V ernon.com #101-2901 32 St., Vernon

Cars - Domestic

250-550-2120

Cars - Domestic

2008 PONTIAC G6 GT CONVERTIBLE Stk# 15-173A

12 ,800

Terry Baptist

BANNISTER

4703 - 27th Street, VERNON DL#9133 Selling GM 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599 vehicles in Vernon www.bannisters.com for 28 years!

*plus $499 doc fee & taxes

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for more information 1-800-663-6189 www.transplant.bc.ca

Tenders

City of Vernon

PARADE - FLOAT AND TRUCK DRIVER

All Other Classifications

NO REFUNDS!

The driver must be available to travel on weekends throughout the Summer and Fall season attending approximately 15 events with the first event starting the May long weekend. The driver shall be compensated an honorarium for days worked. The City is responsible for all related travel expenses.

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Call in your ad 250.550.7900 or email classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

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This is a Request for Proposals only and not a tendering process and will not necessarily give rise to a Contract A “bid contract”.

Food Service Operator, Okanagan College, Vernon Campus For the beneﬁt of students and staff Okanagan College provides space for the operation of a Concession at the Vernon Campus. Okanagan College invites Expressions of Interest from experienced candidates interested in running this food service as an independent business or other forward-thinking business opportunity. To receive an information package, candidates are required to contact: Brad Piontek, Manager Procurement & Business Services Okanagan College 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 Ph: 250-862-5614 I Fax: 250-862-5465 Email: bpiontek@okanagan.bc.ca

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ALMOST HALF OF PEOPLE WITH CROHN’S WILL REQUIRE SURGERY.

Further information and instructions may be obtained from the City of Vernon website www.vernon.ca, or the office of the Purchasing Agent between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Closing date for this opportunity is 2 p.m. PST, March 13, 2015. From the information received, Okanagan College will select a shortlist of candidates it considers most suitable to serve its students and staff. Those candidates will be required to attend a site visit.

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The City of Vernon is seeking proposals from parties interested in providing driving services for transporting the Float Trailer and driving the City Float in Parades at various locations throughout BC and Alberta. A valid BC Class 5 Driver Licence with experience towing a 25’ trailer is required. The City shall provide the towing vehicle.

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

Kids need the nonfiction experience. Children need to become familiar with a variety of genres, so newspaper reading will add to their reading repertoire and mix things up a bit.

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Expression of Interest $

These specials apply to NON-BUSINESS INDIVIDUALS ONLY.

#11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 #1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726

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Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca To learn more about diabetes, volunteer, advocate or donate, please contact : Interior (250) 762-9447 glenna.armstrong@diabetes.ca

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A Twin Anchors Houseboat trip on the legendary Shuswap Lake Enjoy your time aboard the classic CruiseCraft ll, 1700 sq.ft., sleeps up to 15 people, two state rooms, a bunk room, hot tub and slide. The penthouse loft is a great sleeping area for kids or those young at heart. Also included: a Fuel Card and Food Gift Card.

All you have to do for an entry ballot is refer a friend or close your mortgage with Kal-Mor Mortgage and Investments between November 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015. For more information, call Peter Pogue at 250-549-3250 or Michelle Beeton at 250-549-0945. Apply online at www.kal-mor.com DRAW DATE is March 31, 2015 at KAL-MOR MORTGAGE’S CUSTOMER APPRECIATION. Guaranteed Winner.

Byron Beck photo

Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes (left) and his wife Jacquie visit with Mavis and Russell Shortt during Vernon Rotary Club’s 90th anniversary celebrations at the Schubert Centre. Russell Shortt is incoming president of the club.

Byron Beck photo

Bruce Falkins (left), Rotary District governor, presents a Paul Harris award to denturist Brian Butt during Vernon Rotary Club’s 90th anniversary celebration at the Schubert Centre. The event (below) featured displays about the club.

Terry Baptist Darryl Payeur, General Manager, is pleased to announce that Terry Baptist, through his sales and customer satisfaction achievement, has been named our

SALESPERSON OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY.

We know that Terry’s many friends and loyal customers join us in extending congratulations.

BANNISTER DL#9133

4703 - 27th St. VERNON

250-545-0606 www.bannisters.com

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Your friends at VP3 would like to welcome two new, dynamic Realtors to our growing family. Welcome Darren & Teresa!

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Curves helps food bank Morning Star Staff

The 2015 Curves Food Drive gets underway Monday and runs through to March 21 at participating Curves centres across the U.S. and Canada, including Vernon. Curves is inviting both non-members and members to take part in the food drive by bringing in a bag of nonperishable food or a monetary contribution of at least $30 to Yablonski be donated to a local community food bank. All new members who make a food or monetary donation will receive a $0 enrolment fee when joining Curves.

“We are excited to take part in the Curves Food Drive again this year as it brings the community together to feed the needs of our local food banks while bringing women together in their health and wellness,” said Angela Yablonski of Curves of Vernon. “This year, donations will benefit the Salvation Army.” Now in its 17th year, the Curves Food Drive has gathered and donated millions of pounds of food over the years to benefit local community food banks. Curves members have participated in unique ways including friendly in-club competitions and other unique events. For more information, visit Curves.com or Curves of Vernon at #1 2901 27th St. or 250-5031129.

March

Pleasant Valley Road Construction

The City of Vernon will be continuing construction in Pleasant Valley Road between 41st Avenue and 37th Avenue starting in the Spring and continuing through to end of Summer of 2015. The project includes replacement of underground utilities, road resurfacing, upright curb and a new sidewalk.

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

Tourism Advisory Committee Request to fill nine (9) positions

The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill nine (9) positions on the Tourism Advisory Committee:

A public open house for the project will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the City of Vernon Council Chambers. City staff and the consulting engineer will be in attendance to review the proposed works and answer questions regarding the upcoming project. Please note that road closures and traffic control will be in place for the duration of construction. Access to homes and businesses within the construction area will be possible, but the road will be closed to through traffic. If you are not able to attend the meeting and would like more information regarding the proposed project, please contact Curtis Hodges, Monaghan Engineering, at 250-503-1023 or visit the City of Vernon Capital Work Projects webpage at: http://www.vernon.ca/capitalworks

• Two (2) positions for ‘Accommodation over 80 Rooms’ Sector • Two (2) positions for ‘Accommodation under 80 Rooms’ Sector • One (1) position for ‘Attractions’ Sector • One (1) position for ‘Community at Large’ • One (1) position for ‘Culture/Events’ Sector • One (1) position for ‘Golf’ Sector, and • One (1) position for ‘Outdoor/Sport Sector’ All appointments will be for a two year term. Membership on the committee is comprised of a total of 12 voting members. The Committee’s purpose is to increase year round tourism in the Vernon area with particular emphasis on overnight stays, to provide a communication channel between the local tourism sector and the City and to monitor the use of the Additional Hotel Room Tax. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or visit our website at www.vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted no later than 4:30 pm, Friday, March 20th, 2015. March

Economic Development Advisory Committee Request to fill ten (10) positions

The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill ten (10) positions on the Economic Development Advisory Committee from any of the following sectors: • Agriculture • Community at Large • Education • Finance and Business Services • Forestry and Logging • Health Services • Manufacturing and Production • Retail • Science and Technology • Transportation and Warehousing The Committee’s purpose is to provide recommendations to Council on policies and strategic initiatives that will further enhance Vernon as an ideal business and investment location. Membership on the committee is comprised of a total of 16 voting members who are appointed for a two (2) year term. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or visit our website at www.vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted no later than 4:30 pm, Friday, March 20, 2015.

Month

2014

Council Meeting Calendar

Committee of the Whole of Council Monday, March 9, 2015 • 8:40 am Monday, March 23, 2015 • 8:40 am

Regular Open Meeting of Council Monday, March 9, 2015 • 1:30 pm Monday, March 23, 2015 • 1:30 pm

Public Hearing Monday, March 9, 2015 • 5:30 pm • 509 Kalamalka Lake Road Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5548, 2015. All Meetings of Council are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. If you require further information, please contact Patricia Bridal, Director Corporate Services.

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KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

VERNON

200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000

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ANDRES CAR AUDIO WEST KELOWNA 1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975

ANDRES WIRELESS Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

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WEST KELOWNA

KAMLOOPS

101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700