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Climbing enthusiast Shane Collins found out that W.L. Seaton Secondary School has a hidden gem, an indoor rock climbing wall. With the help of other climbers in the community and the school, he started volunteering three days a week after school, to teach students to rock climb. “We’ve dug out all these rock climbing holds and made it what it is now because it was just bare bones, nothing really going on, sitting here collecting dust,” he said. Starting out small four months ago with about six students ranging from Grade 8 to 12, the W.L. Seaton Climbing Club is gathering steam and now has 20 to 25 students participating on any given day. Stk# 15-141A

“We have been able to teach them harness and rope skills, movement and technique,” said Collins. Students take turns on each route spotting each other, shouting encouragement, and offering advice on a good hand or foot hold. “I am really happy that this is here, it is a good after school activity,” said Grade 11 student Aidan Oliphant. The group of adult volunteers keep an eye on things to make sure everyone is being safe and start planning out the next new route. “We are currently trying to get a nonprofit climbing association off the ground so what we are doing is letting people know that this is here and we want to expand this

whole gym,” said Collins. He has visited Stelly’s Secondary School in Victoria who created the Boulders Climbing Gym and raised over $5 million to get the world-class facility up and running. “People come from all over the world and they hosted the 2013 World Bouldering Championships there. The director is a new friend of ours and she has been amazing at trying to help us through all the red tape,” said Collins. The club has received help from local store True Outdoors which donated all the climbing shoes for the students to use. Grade 11 student Sam Eddy is new to the sport, “I love the challenge of it, it gets you hooked.”

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Regional District of North Okanagan officials insist they aren’t looking for people walking dogs in prohibited areas. Staff is investigating how other jurisdictions handle dogs on beaches during the winter after David Sewell an elderly woman walking her dog on Kal Beach was the focus of bylaw enforcement. “It’s been suggested that there’s

been harassment,” said director Doug Dirk. However, David Sewell, chief administrative officer, says bylaws are only enforced on a complaint basis. “We evenly and unbiasedly enact our bylaws. We don’t hunt out and lay in wait for individuals,” he said. Director Bob Fleming supports reviewing the policies of other jurisdictions when it comes to dogs on beaches in the winter. “We want to find out what they are doing in other communities and what their experience is,” he said. Gravel pit rules adopted There are now firm rules regarding gravel pits in Greater Vernon’s rural areas.

The Regional District of North Okanagan board has adopted a soil removal and deposit bylaw for BX-Swan Lake (Area B) and BX-Silver Star (Area C). “It conforms to Ministry of Mines regulations,” said Mike Macnabb. BX-Silver Star director. “It doesn’t prohibit but it regulates soil removal and deposits.” Some BX residents have been concerned about the potential impact of gravel pits, and particularly with noise, dust and hours of operation. The bylaw doesn’t apply to existing operations. A proposed pit on Brentwood Road would be considered new and would have to conform to the bylaw.

Cherryville residents are investigating the possibility of landslides, but that won’t likely stop a logging road. Forests Minister Steve Thomson insists B.C. Timber Sales will not delay construction of a logging road on Cherry Ridge while the community initiates hydrological and slope stability studies. “BCTS has worked closely with all (of its) studies. I am confident the work can proceed safely,” he said during a stop in Vernon Thursday. BCTS, a government agency, began construction of a road on Cherry Ridge last fall. The road will eventually open the area up to commercial logging and Steve Thomson some residents have suggested the road and clearcutting could generate landslides that impact properties below. Residents and electoral director Hank Cameron have asked BCTS to hold off on further construction until the results of their $30,000 studies are completed. But Thomson says BCTS has been diligent when it comes to looking at hydrology and slope stability. “The studies have all been shared and the plans meet technical standards,” he said. As part of the ongoing debate, Cherryville residents have sought access to a Ministry of Forests report on a 2012 slide in the area, even going as far as submitting a Freedom of Information request. Thomson isn’t sure why the document hasn’t been released. The Regional District of North Okanagan board has approved $30,000 in gas tax funds being used for the hydrological and slope stability studies on Cherry Ridge. “We have already done some investigation into how it can be organized. From that, we will decide how to proceed,” said Cameron. “A lot of it will be done locally through professional expertise. We want to use the knowledge of the people who live along the creek.”

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The case of a former Vernon RCMP officer charged in a child pornography investigation will be heard this summer. But not in Vernon. The matter against Ryan David Hampton

will be heard in Kelowna. Hampton, who was 34 when he was arrested in May 2013, is charged with one count each of possession of child pornography, accessing child pornography and attempting to obstruct justice, as well as six counts of breach of an undertaking. Hampton’s trial is slated to be heard by judge alone for two weeks starting July 13. Crown counsel Claire Ducluzeau said Hampton’s trial is being moved to Kelowna for the purpose of efficiency, stating they can get the trial done in 10 days in Kelowna as opposed to available dates in Vernon. Hampton’s lawyer, David Tarnow of Richmond, did not return a call for comment. Hampton resigned from the RCMP in 2014.

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Spallumcheen council vows to limit municipal tax collection. Council has directed staff to have a second draft of the 2015 five-year financial plan include a 2.48 per cent municipal tax collection increase. “We went through the plan line by line and went in there and just cut,” said Mayor Janice Brown, adding that the current plans calls for no reductions of service, nor any staff reductions. “We’ve taken a third of the farm tax off, and we’ve moved projects forward that don’t necessarily have to be done at this very moment.” Council is able to lower the proposed increased by taking into account such thing as former administrator Greg Betts, now a consultant for the township, is no longer paid by the municipality, as he was at the beginning of 2014. Betts’ pay comes from gas tax funding. It also appears the township will be ahead about $78,000 on its 2015 capital road projects, although

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It’s not known if an Enderby neighbourhood will get a street light. Two residents recently asked the city for a street light on Larsen Avenue to resolve what they consider dark and unsafe conditions. “We want to make sure all of the residents there want a light first,” said Mayor Greg McCune of a pending survey of the neighbourhood. No street light was installed during the development of the last block of Larsen Avenue in the 1990s. “During the summer, the problem was not apparent to us. But it certainly has

been these past three months where to venture outside after 4:40 p.m. without a flashlight invites a fall on a slippery street,” said resident Alyson Witts in a December letter to

— Janice Brown the budget hasn’t changed as council takes a waitand-see approach on the projects. “We won’t know until the projects are completed,” said Brown. “It’s good news,” said Brown of the budget. “And we’re still not done.” Council will receive the second draft of the 2015 financial plan for consideration at Monday’s committee of the whole meeting at 6 p.m. The next opportunity for public input about the financial plan will be at 6:30 p.m. April 7 at the township hall.

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can impact patient care in all communities, not just in larger urban centres. In smaller communities like Enderby, we are easily able to collaborate closely with our local physicians and nurse practitioners. Any information that can be learned from genome science can be used to better the health of our community.” Across the province, the 20 pharmacies will recruit about 200 volunteer patients, who are currently taking the anticoagulation drug warfarin, to be part of the study. UBC researchers will do a retrospective analysis of DNA information to learn how genetics would have altered the drug dosage patients were prescribed. “Pharmacists, who are experts in medication, are the health-care practitioners best positioned to collect and use patient genetic information to help make medication selection and dosing decisions,” said Geraldine Vance, chief executive officer of the B.C. Pharmacy Association. “Over time, the aim is to use DNA to make decisions about the most commonly-prescribed medications, making personalized medicine accessible for all patients in the province.”

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results in the continuation of providing filtered and chlorinated water for agricultural activity and while we use this water for fields and crops the cost of drinking water escalates.” Borrowing of $70 million for water system projects was defeated in a November referendum, and CCMWP will present a proposed alternative to the master water plan. “We will recommend reverting the Duteau Creek water supply back to agriculture as was the original intent. Our recommendation will be to evaluate the use of both Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes as the primary source for drinking water for the region,” said Mooney. “Current domestic, commercial, agricultural and recreational water bills are unsustainable, a disincentive to new business locating in our region and are creating a problem for the entire water user base.”

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Shuswap water funds sought The Shuswap Watershed Council wants RDNO to participate in a five-year program starting Jan. 1, 2016 for water monitoring and recreational safety education. Participation would cost up to $25,000 annually. CSRD would pick up 70 per cent of the council’s budget, while 20 per cent would come from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. “The CSRD and TNRD are involved and the watershed is important to all of us,” said Rick Fairbairn, RDNO chairperson, adding that one-third of the watershed is in the RDNO boundary. Fairbairn suggests the Shuswap Watershed Council could evolve into something similar to the Okanagan Basin Water Board, which focuses on a variety of water issues. “OBWB has been successful because of the co-operation of three regional districts. Water is important.”

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Local communities are being asked if they will fund a Shuswap watershed strategy. The Regional District of North Okanagan will ask all jurisdictions within the Shuswap River drainage if they are willing to join the Salmon Arm-based Shuswap Watershed Council. “It’s fair to send it to the municipalities,” said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star direc- Mike Macnabb tor. “We owe it to our neighbours to the north (ColumbiaShuswap Regional District) to send it out for input. We would then have something clear and definitive.”

However, sending the funding request out to local jurisdictions came from Lumby, Spallumcheen and Enderby directors. “Lumby is already spending a lot of money on its liquid waste management plan and doing work on our creeks,” said director Kevin Acton. While he supported seeking input from the municipalities, rural Enderby director Herman Halvorson isn’t sure RDNO should join the watershed council because the district already has programs in place. “We’re always going to take care of the watershed. We’re not being negligent,” said Halvorson. According to the watershed council, much of the pollution comes from phosphorus in the water, originating largely from agricultural, including in the RDNO.

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ne of my many faults around the house, besides the already well documented notso-handy situation, is that I pretty much have to have control of the TV remote. Now it’s kind of frustrating at one level because I kind of pride myself on being a fairly easy going guy, and I believe (although I know it’s always dangerous to attribute characteristics to oneself because we’re all about as unbiased on that topic as.....well, like I said it’s always dangerous and usually loaded with unintended irony) most people would call me a fairly relaxed individual, relatively speaking. But of course that’s my public persona and in the comfort of one’s own home Glenn Mitchell the complexities of one’s personality are more likely to come out and be inflicted on our poor families. But at least I’m aware of it at some level, and I know it’s a male thing about being in control, I guess, and it’s not like I haven’t tried to let my wife hold the remote. I’m working on it. However, certain issues arise when she’s in control of our viewing habits, not that there aren’t when I’m at the helm, but I like to think I work the remote a little better to keep everyone happy, sort of. For example she’ll be watching one of her shows, like Nashville or one of those fixer-upper shows that may or not be indirectly aimed at one of my other inadequacies, and I’ll say “let me see the remote.” “Why?” she’ll fire back. “We’re not watching hockey.” “No, no,” I’ll say. “If you press this button twice you can watch it in High Definition.” “Whatever,” she’ll say. But I grab it and do it anyway, likely both to prove some stupid point and justify the extra coinage I’m paying every month to get some channels in HD. Obviously I’m cheap enough to want to make sure we’re utilizing a service we’re already

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paying for. I then give it back in a gesture of goodwill to show I don’t need to be in control all the time. “You see, that hunky, handy guy is even better looking in HD,” I say as I start to walk out of the room to give her her space back. “Right,” she responds, maybe sarcastically, maybe not, but best not to go there. “Actually, there is a Canucks game on, and seeing how it’s a commercial can we just see what the score is for a sec, honey?” I’m pushing it now but she seems OK with it (because relationships are all about compromise, right?) as she asks me what channel it’s on, without giving back the remote. “Um, it’s either 3 or 6 or 9 or one of those five channels in the 200’s or....it’s kind of complicated these days. Do you want me to do it dear?” She hits the nine button. “There it is,” she exclaims, pleased with her successful efforts, and likely hoping to get rid of me in a hurry, and I can’t really blame her as there are other TVs in the house. “OK, but if you hit it again we can watch it in HD and we can get rid of that bar across the bottom that keeps me from seeing the puck....” “I thought you just need to see the score and if I do that I can’t go right back to my channel, besides the commercial is probably over already....” She was right and she could’ve added that the Canucks are losing badly anyway but she might not have noticed as she deftly hit the return button to her show, now in HD, thanks to me I might add, but I don’t. “Hey, you’re getting better with that thing,” I offer and start to sit down to see which house in Italy the American couple is going to purchase – No. 1: close to town and fabulous but more money, No. 2: less money but out of town a little too far and dated, or No. 3: right on budget but needs work and the kitchen is small and the wrong colour and..... “You’re going to watch this with me?” she asks. OK, it’s official, she didn’t notice the score. “Yup, and you can keep the remote too,” I offer. I told you I’m working on it.

It’s unfortunate that Forests Minister Steve Thomson simply sticks to the party line. While in Vernon Thursday, Thomson was asked if his ministry would hold off on construction of a logging road on Cherry Ridge while Cherryville residents conduct their own hydrological and slope stability studies because of concerns about potential landslides. Not surprisingly, he defended the government’s own reviews of the site. “The studies have all been shared and the plans meet technical standards,” he said. And Thomson may be correct, there may be absolutely nothing wrong on Cherry Ridge. The research done by the ministry and consultants may clearly indicate that the slope is stable and there is no threat to residences and public amenities below. However, a strong sense of uncertainty exists in Cherryville and Thomson has the responsibility of trying to address those concerns. Would delaying construction of the road until the community’s studies are completed so seriously undermine the ministry’s ability to sell harvest rights and pump cash into government coffers? Not likely. But what a delay would hopefully do is allow Cherryville residents to feel like they were a constructive part of the process going on in their backyard. They could provide firsthand knowledge about the slope and previous slides in the area and perhaps that would allow the ministry to proceed with enhanced plans. Sticking to the same-old refrain coming from ministry bureaucrats may be expedient, but Thomson needs to be open and responsive to forestry communities.

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Water woes must be addressed

ince moving back to Vernon in 2005 (born and raised here in the '50s), we were quite disappointed with how behind we are with our water utility. Both the potable water and the irrigation systems should have been separated years ago. I blame in part the past mayors and councils for ignoring this vital asset, along with the powers in today’s councils. It seems each term in office has shrugged it off to the next council, and so it goes. We cannot afford every upgrade at the cost of $70 million. But we should look at what should be done first at a reasonable cost. First and foremost, separate potable from irrigation. Prior councils should be commended for their insight on using effluent irrigation, but be given a failing grade on the upgrade to a downtown sewage plant. Shame on you. After line separation, one can effectively, install and afford sand and charcoal filters for potable water. The water turbidity should be 0.1 to 0.5 parts per million

DOG ATTACK My yellow Lab was a sweet, gentle and very calm dog. Notice how I said was? Now she has become sad, nervous, jumpy and inconsolable. She is just an innocent animal that should never have had to go through this drastic change. It was only one unfortunate event at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park that caused her to suffer through all of this. My mom had been running with my dog on one of the forested trails in Kal park and she had come around a bend in the trail only to come face to face with three vicious dogs who were all off leash. In an instant, all of the dogs lunged forward and brutally attacked my dog. Had there not been three people trying to wrench the dogs off my dog, she probably would not have survived. Instead, she was quickly rushed off to the veterinary clinic where she eventually had surgery. This situation has left me feeling very sad for my dog as well as

micros, total dissolved solids instead of 1.0 as a limit. Never mind the organic compound. A reading of 1.0 is too high of a turbidity for the chlorine to sufficiently kill all the bacteria. Hence, water alerts. Build settling ponds with a weir system before the water reaches the utility plant. The ponds would be large enough to give a 24-hour retention time to effectively treat

for other animals that might have experienced this. I am very angry because it's not fair that people can make these poor decisions and get away with them. People should not be allowed to let aggressive dogs off leash in public areas. I say this for the safety of all living creatures, whether they be people or animals. If people did this to each other, they would be charged with assault. So why are dogs any different, especially when the attack is so brutal and the victim so helpless. When a pet is so aggressive, we should take the responsibility for managing the pet's behaviour so there can be no opportunity for an attack on any unsuspecting animals or people. An experience at Kal park or any public area should be a good one, not one that you will remember as a nightmare. People and animals should feel safe when outside in an area that's accessible to animals of all kinds. To create this safe feeling, we have to make a change in our rules about which animals should be let

the water. Aluminum would then have sufficient time to drop out the suspended matter. Perhaps the folks in Lumby, Lavington and Coldstream could draw on Duteau Creek water only. Also, stop the contaminated run-off entering Kalamalka Lake. Extend the Kal Lake water intake further out by 500 metres.

into the park and into our community. Sarah, 12, for my dog Lily DAM DEBATE After reading the Feb. 13 letter regarding the Site C dam written by Mr. Kendrick, who worked for B.C. Hydro, I couldn't help but notice he left out a very important piece of information when he stated, "Hydro power contributes nothing to global warming, adds nothing to air pollution and is generally accepted as the least environmentally harmful method of generating electrical power." What about the amount of energy required to actually build the dam? How many millions of litres of fuel will be burned to construct it? Where will the electricity be used? A bit of research resulted in the following information: Site C fails to meet minimum international standards for large dam construction, according to the World Commission on Dams. Site C will increase annual greenhouse gas emissions in B.C.

Large lines are installed similar to this in industry everyday. We are currently short circuiting our flows. In order for the utility to become a viable operation, we seriously need to look at expanding our infrastructure, to encompass a good part of the North Okanagan. This can only be done through local and provincial politicians. This would mean incorporating outlining areas under the Vernon umbrella (yes, I mean amalgamation). The higher the customer base/revenue, the more affordable this will become. We are past the age of kingdoms and fiefdoms. Some will fear losing their crowns. A ward system would replace this and give all of the Regional District of North Okanagan folks an equal say. A council member or two from each surrounding area, under one mayor, for a stronger voice in Victoria. Bill Luchak

by almost 150,000 tonnes. The project's carbon footprint derives from construction emissions, as well as emissions created by the flooded boreal forest as it decays. The B.C. government has said that 100 per cent of the power from Site C could be used by Shell’s proposed liquid natural gas plant in Kitimat, which will convert natural gas for transportation to Asia. That LNG is obtained by a harmful fracking process. Dan Cole WATER PLAN When I voted in the referendum against borrowing money, of course I was also voting against the master water plan. Treated water should not be used for farm irrigation or golf course purposes. Duteau Creek sounds like a lost cause. I paid double in 2014 for the same amount of water I used in 2009. There is something wrong with this picture. I propose enlisting Kelowna’s Interior Health Authority to oversee our water plan.

We don’t hear water complaints from Kelowna, do we? Morris Alger

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Voltin shocks Vees in OT EMANUEL SEQUEIRA Black Press

It was good advice from the bench boss. The Vernon Vipers listened to the message delivered by head coach Mark Ferner and it resulted in a 4-3 double overtime win over the Penticton Vees Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Luke Voltin had his shot from inside the Penticton blueline redirect off a Vees defenceman’s leg, fooling goalie Hunter Miska, who was caught going in the direction he thought the puck was heading, beating him glove side at 5:37 of the fifth period. “All we told the kids is throw as many pucks to the net as possible, who knows what happens,” said Ferner, as his team took a 3-2 series lead in the BCHL Interior Division Final. Game 6 went Saturday night at Kal Tire Place. “Obviously it wasn’t directed at the net. We got a bounce tonight.” Added Vipers captain Riley Guenther, who forced overtime with a point shot late in regulation time: “That’s a double overtime goal. Just throwing pucks (at the net). We were lucky to get one past him. I was just ecstatic. Pretty pumped. We’re starting to get bounces our way. We’re stating to get rewarded for our hard work.” The Vipers led 1-0 after the first period on Voltin’s first goal of the night, however the Vees rebounded in the second, scoring three unanswered goals starting with Riley Alferd’s tally on a wraparound as he beat Vipers goalie Danny Todosychuk to the post. Ten minutes later, Steen Cooper gave the Vees a 2-1 lead when his centering pass hit a Vernon stick and beat Todosychuk five-hole. Seven seconds later, off the ensuing faceoff, Miles Gendron handed off the puck to Dakota Conroy, who dished it off to Connor Chartier in the offensive zone and Chartier wired his sixth goal in 10 playoff games past Todosychuk’s glove. The Vernon netminder finished with 48 saves on the night, including 14 in the first period. The Vipers scratched their way back in the third period starting with Mackenzie Bauer’s goal that hit Miska’s right shoulder then bounced into the top corner of the net. Guenther took a pass from Jagger Williamson to force overtime when his shot from the left point beat Miska, who appeared to be screened on the play, with 2:12 left in regulation time. Miska finished the night with 37 saves. “It was another character win for our guys,” said Ferner. “We had that stretch there in the second where we got down by a couple of goals, we said what we needed to say to the kids and they

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Vernon Vipers goalie Danny Todosychuk kicks away a rebound from the reach of Penticton Vees forward Lewis Zerter-Gossage during the Vipers’ 4-3 double overtime win Friday in Game 5 of the B.C.H.L.’s Interior Conference final in Penticton. responded. It’s not an easy thing to come back from two goals down against a very good team like Penticton.” Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson liked his team’s play in the third period and never felt they sat back. “We made an individual mistake on the second goal. It ended up in our net. Gave them some life,” said Harbinson. “Then they get a seeing eye shot with two minutes to go. In the overtime, I thought we really controlled the play. One of the weirder goals I’ve ever seen in overtime.” Ferner admitted the series is far from over. Guenther expected another war Saturday. “They are not going to roll over,” he said. “We know the fourth win is always the hardest one. It will be a great game. Hopefully it will be a good crowd. Good Vernon-Penticton game for sure.”

If the Vees won Saturday, Game 7 returns to the SOEC tonight at 6 p.m. SNAKE BITES: Friday’s game marked the return of Vernon forward Liam Finlay, who hadn’t played since suffering an upper body injury early in Game 2....There were only four minor penalties called in the game, two to each team. Both teams went 0-2 on the powerplay...The Vipers are now 2-1 in overtime in this post-season, the Vees are 3-2...Powell River Kings forced Game 7 in the Island Division final Friday with a 4-2 home ice win over the Nanaimo Clippers. Vernon’s Spencer Hewson scored once for Nanaimo, who host Game 7 tonight...The Chilliwack Chiefs won the Mainland Division final in four straight over the Prince George Spruce Kings...The league’s third round, double round robin series, featuring the three conference champions, starts March 25.

New Westminster’s Dean Joanisse and his rink, which includes Vernon native Tyler Orme, rolled into top spot at the B.C. Mixed Curling Championships at the Kelowna Curling Club. The veteran skip, who lost the B.C. men’s final in February at the Vernon Curling Club to Jim Cotter, won three straight games to enter Saturday’s one-versus-two Page Playoff game as the top seed. His opponent was undetermined at press time. Joanisse, whose rink includes Orme at second, Shannon Aleksic at third and lead Kelsey Steiger, opened the championships with an 8-4 win over the Kamloops/Vernon rink skipped by Ron Douglas, whose front end includes Vernon husband-and-wife tandem John and Kim Slattery. The Royal City Club quartet then knocked off Sarah Wark of Kerry Park, near Duncan, 8-2, and won the A final, 6-5, over Mike Freeman of Chilliwack. The Douglas rink, which also includes Alyssa Kyllo throwing third rocks, was eliminated after losing three straight. Cody Tanaka of Delta scored a 4-3 win over Douglas, who then fell 7-2 to Wark’s squad.

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The B.C. freestyle season wrapped up last weekend at Silver Star Mountain Resort with 190 athletes competing in an event hosted by the Silver Star Freestyle Club. Super Youth athletes aged from six to 13 race in moguls, slopestyle and medley events. Results from Silver Star Freestyle Club: Female: U7: Paige Leahy – gold in slopestyle and silver in medley. U9: Melody Fagerlund - 4th medley, 6th moguls, 11th slopestyle; Sloane Smith - 6th slopestyle, 7th medley and 10th moguls; Ella Garrod 8th slopestyle, and 12th in moguls and medley. U11: Megan Henderson - 8th moguls, 9th medley and 12th slopestyle; Kendall McKinnon 20th slopestyle, 11th moguls and 12th in medley. Male: U7: Liam Person – gold in slopestyle and medley, 4th moguls; Alexandre Wargniez – gold in moguls, silver in medley and 5th in slope; Anderson Bicknell – silver in moguls and bronze in slopestyle, 6th in medley; Lucas Ball - 4th slope, 7th medley and 8th

LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Elouise Kilback bowled a 666 triple to go 207 over her 153 average. Club 55 Men’s: Albert Sirges bowled a 782 triple to go 227 over his 185 average. Ladies: Cindy Rachwalski bowled an 756 triple to go 180 over her 192 average. Morning Star Staff Men’s: Art Block bowled a 903 triple The B.C. freestyle to go 186 over his 239 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: season wrapped up last Sandy Kimble, 100 POA; Dave weekend at Silver Star Moore, 308, 100 POA; Tracey Mountain Resort with Schwartz, 100 POA; Tom Wilde, 330, 100 POA; Wayne Shultz, 324; Ashley 190 athletes competing Snow, 333, 783, 100 POA, 300; in an event hosted by Jessy Buchanan, 380, 761, 8 strikes in a row, 755; Ivan Soroka, 326, 100 the Silver Star Freestyle POA; Bill Dennis, 300; Zane Carswell, Club. 326, 829; Randy Borton, Super Super Youth athletes Spare; Ron Fochler, 100 POA; Margie Forscutt, 300, 100 POA; Cindy aged from six to 13 race Rachwalski, 756; Yvonne Walker, in moguls, slopestyle 321, 778; Art Block, 431, 903, 10 and medley events. strikes in a row, 100 POA; Verna Hull, 319, 100 POA; Ray Gauthier, 100 Results from Silver Star POA; Cliff Bayes, 346, 100 POA; Fred Freestyle Club: Dafoe, 313,100 POA; Albert Sirges, Female: U7: Paige 100 POA; Louise Hurst, 100 POA; Sharon Simpson, 100 POA; Keith Leahy – gold in slopeHoggard, 341, 889 style and silver in HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT medley. Ladies Yvonne Walker 250 U9: Melody Men Wayne Schultz 263 PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED CLUB 55 Fagerlund - 4th medChris Cooper Jaxon Peters of the Silver StarJaxon Freestyle touches at SilverClub Star.touches the Ladies PetersClub of the Silverthe Starsky Freestyle sky at Silver Star. 214 ley, 6th moguls, 11th Men William Marchand 224 PEE WEE slopestyle; Sloane Girls Paige Lutes moguls. events events moguls.and moguls. The both eventsslopestyle and moguls. The both events114 Smith - 6th slopestyle, Boys slopestyle Reece Chisholm 127 BANTAM Kyle and Bush10th – results Silver–Star and 10th in moguls; U9: from Kyle Bush results from Silver Star and 10th in moguls; 7thU9: medley Girls Sierra Merry 133 gold in slopestyle, 4thFreestyle Club are as Hayden - 8th Hayden gold in slopestyle, 4th FreestyleBroderick Club are as Broderick - 8th Boys Drew Fiset 175 moguls; Ella Garrod JUNIOR moguls, 6th in and medley; slopestyle1; Max moguls, 6th in medley; in follows: in slopestyle1; Max 8th slopestyle, 12th follows: Girls Cassidi Breitkreutz 172 Alex Sewelland – silver Female: Elena Fenn - 8th inF14: moguls. Alex SewellF14: – silver Female: Elena Fenn moguls.195 Boys - 8th Aidanin Buckley in moguls medley. SENIOR for U11: medley, bronze in Gaskell – gold in both M18:–Zachary Fenn for medley, bronze in Gaskell gold in both M18: Zachary Fenn Megan Girls Kayli Breitkreutz 185 moguls and -5th slopestyle events. –slopestyle Silver in events. both slopemoguls and 5th slope– Silver Kevyn in both slopeBoys Hoggard 230 Henderson 8thslopeHIGH AVERAGES: style; Mason Swanson F16: JamieSwanson Rykuiter style1 and moguls, 5th style; Mason F16: Jamie Rykuiter style1 and moguls, 5th moguls, 9th medley ADULT -and 6th12th slopestyle and 8th –- 6th silver in moguls; slopestyle2; Patrick slopestyle and 8th in – silver in moguls; in slopestyle2; Patrick250 Ladies Yvonne Walker slopestyle; Men Schultzin 263 medley; Ball - 6th Connie Marsh bronze in medley;Henderson Max Ball - -6th Connie–Henderson Marsh –Wayne bronze Kendall Max McKinnon CLUB 55 moguls, 9th slopestyle 5th in slopestyle and moguls, 5th and 8th moguls, 9th slopestyle 5th in slopestyle and moguls, 5th Cooper and 8th 214 Ladies Chris 20th slopestyle, 11th Men William Marchand 224 and 10thand medley. 6th moguls and in andin 10th medley. 6thslopestyle1 in mogulsand and2 in slopestyle1 and 2 moguls 12th in PEE WEE U11: Jaxon Peters slopestyle2. respectively. Girls Paige Lutes 114 U11: Jaxon Peters slopestyle2. respectively. medley. Boys Reece Chisholm 127 - 5th slopestyle, 10th Male: M14: Matt Also - 5th slopestyle, 10th Male:competing M14: Matt Also competing Male: U7: Liam BANTAM Girls Sierra Merry medley 11th - 5th in both from Silver Starinwere: medley and 11th Gardner - 5th both from Silver Star were:133 Person –and gold in slope- Gardner Boys Drew Fiset 175 moguls; Evan Bush slopestyle events and Braden Daburger, moguls; Evan Bush slopestyle events and Braden style and medley, 4th JUNIOR Daburger, Girls Cassidi Breitkreutz 7th for medley; Mason 7th moguls; Caden Jacob Defeo, Caden Keaton for medley; Mason 7th moguls; Jacob Defeo, Keaton 172 moguls; Alexandre Boys Aidan Buckley 195 Land 9th moguls. Danbrook 6th in Dick, Tate Garrod, Land 9th moguls. Danbrook 6th in Dick, Tate Garrod, Wargniez – gold in SENIOR Girls Kayli Breitkreutz U13: Jakob Plank slopestyle2; Sam Connor Hamilton, U13: Jakob Plank slopestyle2; Sam Connor Hamilton, 185 moguls, silver in medBoys Kevyn Hoggard 230

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Volunteers at the Lumby Community Thrift Store are keeping busy. The store provides a range of items for sale, while giving back to the community. “You probably are wondering just where our profit goes. We pay our rent and utilities as well as rent and utilities for our Lumby Food Bank,” said Georgie Hay, with the store. “We also pledge $1,000 a month to Lumby Food Bank to PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED cover the cost of food dent of Coldstream Retirement Community, joins studentsCommunity, Myah Gallie joins (left),students Myah Gallie (left), Larry Shafer,Meadows a resident of Coldstream Meadows Retirement for those in need. The d Gavin Roan Ingbrigston, Kala Academics and Outdoor students, a gameSchool of students, in a game of MacAulay andStar Gavin Ingbrigston, Kala StarSchool Academics and in Outdoor thrift store also supcribbage. ports breakfast/lunch programs for our three local schools. 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NICARAGUA Nicaragua’s old capital, León proves the most distinctive destination of many excursions during a recent Panama Canal Cruise. In the center of this venerable city stands World Heritage León Cathedral. Blending a unique baroque flair and neo-classical grandeur, a haloed Virgin Mary stands gloriously atop. And just below, sculpted pairs of husky Atlanteans support the heavy beams between its central gable and bell towers. Interestingly, these supermen refer subtly to the 17th century’s vision of Atlantis and its link to the New World. The facade’s 12 ornamental columns conjure the eras of Rome and Greece. Two golden lions flank this cathedral’s portals, four more surround its plaza fountain. “The topmost statue represents Maximo Jerez, an early Nicaraguan president and liberal thinker,” explains guide Miguel. Stony arms folded, Maximo ponders; an audience of pigeons squat at his feet and one perches rudely on his head. Strolling onward, Miguel tells us how

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The Leon Cathedral in Nicaragua is a World Heritage Site. The complex is known for a range of architectural styles.

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Ruben Dario’s tomb is a centerpiece of the Leon Cathedral. cathedral architecture was adapted to this area’s perilous terrain. Studying the low profile and thick walls, we can understand how it’s survived earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and warfare. Inside, Christ’s 12

apostles adorn soaring columns. Miguel mentions that during cathedral construction, prominent citizens bought tombs below the marble floor. Nine wealthy notables, 10 bishops, five priests and three poets are entombed here. Ruben Dario’s tomb rests just below Saint Paul. There, a marble lion weeps for Nicaragua’s world-renowned poet, journalist and diplomat. “Dario’s childhood home is now a city museum,” Miguel notes. “Nicely restored, it displays Dario’s personal belongings, first editions of his work and photographs showing his literary triumphs in Paris, Madrid, Buenos Aires and Chile.”

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The cathedral also displays several masterpieces of Spanish colonial art. Among them, the statue of the black Christ still retaining scars of a pirate’s sword. Such religious booty was occasionally shuffled through or hidden in the seven tunnels link other city churches. Our tour also offers a remarkable panoramic view of León. Entering through a cathedral’s side-door, our group ascends a long narrow spiral stairway upward to the rooftop. To explore the newly whitewashed expanse, we must remove our shoes…and wear sunglasses in order to avoid a blinding reflection. The gigantic snowwhite statuary and thirty-four domes remain bedazzling. Among the many bells, we examine La Libertad, which announced Central America’s independence to the world. “Great vista, eh?” Miguel proudly grins. “Perfect too for cannons. Artillery was placed here to defend Leon from conservative forces in 1824 and later against dictator Somoza’s soldiers during our 1979 revolt.” Exiting the cathedral, we stroll around the large plaza. At one corner, a large mural shows the struggles of early settlers. Another depicts

Sandinistas fighting Somoza’s army and the later Contras, counterrevolutionaries. In this once turbulent Third World country, the plaza looks very peaceful. There are no armed police, no beggars and no desperate vendors. Motorists are rare; instead, plainly dressed folk whisper past on old bicycles. Sitting on shaded benches, young couples hold hands. Under colorful umbrellas near a bandstand, people sell local products. Looking over their collections of handicrafts, we buy carved wooden bowls as well as bags of dark roasted coffee and icy coca-colas. Back aboard the bus, Miguel speaks frankly about Nicaragua’s recent politics. “After ousting Somoza, the Sandanista leader Daniel Ortega improved education, redistributed land and, many think, messed up the economy. So Ortega lost three elections, before being reelected. Now he’s considered a practical president enacting good policies.” Having shared his country’s outlook, Miguel points out his home and invites us amigos for dinner. We laugh. Outside the city, Miguel extols the wealth of the surrounding landscape: pastures filled with white Brahman cattle, acres of cotton, sorghum grain, beans, corn and sugar cane. “These cleared dirt fields conceal treasures: peanuts,” Miguel explains. “And those distant volcanoes represent Nicaragua’s potential. That one, Momotombo already supplies energy at a nearby geothermal plant.” Long stimulating and liberalizing thought, today León gives visitors like us a glimpse at the soul of Central America. Colleen Friesen is with Travel Writers Tales.

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It was a banner day for Vernon’s Rona. Hanging outside of the local home centre Tuesday was a giant banner declaring the outlet Rona’s national big box store of the year for 2014. “It’s a great honour but I have a great team here,” said Clint Dickinson, general manager, as he also accepted a giant trophy during a special ceremony. “I love Vernon and I am proud of the store.” The award was based on the fact that the outlet experienced a 30 per cent increase in sales in 2014, while the opinion score for customer satisfaction climbed from 80 to 90 per cent. Customer traffic through the door has also jumped 30 per cent. “There’s an established team here,” said Dave Carr, vice-president of retail for Rona’s Western Canada division, who presented the trophy. “We’re really proud of the store and the effort put into it.” The 52,000-square-foot store opened in 2005, and Dickinson, who has been manager for two years, says the success is a result of strong community loyalty, whether it’s professional contractors or the home-based do-it-yourselfer. “We’ve really worked hard on the customer experience,” said Dickinson, who particularly gives credit to his 42 employees. “Without our staff buying into our goals, we won’t go anywhere,” he said. “We also try to be involved as much as we can in the community and support as many events and organizations as we can.” With the Vernon store’s name firmly engraved on the trophy, Dickinson and his staff are now looking for a repeat honour for 2015. “We have to try for a back-to-back,” he said, adding that target may be achievable with year-to-date sales up 38 per cent so far. It was Oct. 6, 1939, when a group of hardware stores in Quebec founded Les Marchands en Quincaillerie to get around a monopoly that was threatening their supply chain. Their mission was to combine their orders to get better prices. A few years later, Rolland Dansereau and Napoléon Piotte took control of the company, which became Groupe Rona. Rona celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2014 and it is among the largest distributors and retailers of hardware, construction and home renovation products in Canada.

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Clint Dickinson (above centre), Vernon Rona Home Centre general manager, receives the 2014 Big Box Store of the Year award Tuesday from Dave Carr (left), Rona’s vice-president of retail for Western Canada, and Dale Girard, director of operations. Dickinson shares the trophy with employees of the Vernon Rona during a special ceremony.

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A group of Vernon students are being acknowledged for entrepreneurship. Vernon Secondary School’s economics team is one of three finalists after the Junior Achievement of B.C.’s Innovation Jam, presented by Chartered Professional Accountants in Vancouver. Twenty schools participated in the event. “I was so impressed by their teamwork, their business skills and their great presentation,” said Susan Egan, teacher and coach. The VSS team consists of Grade 12 students Tanner Lorenson, Demetre Kontos, Emma Tetrault, Matt Young, Tess Despres and Megan Reeves. The other two finalists are teams from West Vancouver and North Vancouver. The winning team will be announced in May. During the Innovation Jam, participants were led through a workshop which challenged them to develop business ideas that have a social mission. Teams were then coached on their pitches by business leaders and entrepreneurs from Business

Jan Bell-Irving (left), JA president, and Don McRae (right), social development minister, meet with students Tess Depres, Emma Tetrault, Demetre Kontos, Matt Young, Megan Reeves and Tanner Lorenson, as well as Jaclyn Tong business representative, and teacher Susan Egan. in Vancouver’s Top Forty Under 40 as well as JABC sponsors. From VSS, the concept was No More Secrets a sustainable lingerie company

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The Downtown Vernon Association is seeking nominations from DVA members and the public for the 2014 Spirit Award. “We want to honour a business for its outstanding contributions to the downtown business community over the last year and its commitment to customers over the longterm,” said Lara Konkin, DVA executive director. Lara Konkin “The award recipient should demonstrate a tangible impact on the business community and have a history of participation in community activities.” Konkin encourages the public to come forward

with nominations for a business they feel has raised the bar regarding business appearance, image, distinctiveness, service and adds to the atmosphere in the core. In order to qualify for nomination, the business must be part of downtown’s business improvement area. Past nominees include Nolan’s Pharmasave, Briteland Holdings, Nixon Wenger, the Starting Block and Vernon Teach and Learn. Nominees and the winning business will be recognized at the DVA’s annual general meeting April 14 at the Eclectic Med restaurant. DVA members can purchase AGM tickets for $20 from the DVA office. Nomination forms are available at www.downtownvernon.com, with a submission deadline of April 3. Applications can be e-mailed to info@ downtownvernon.com or delivered in person along

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Insurance broker Maria Sundquist cuts the cake for the Capri Insurance 40th birthday celebration Thursday at the location across from Village Green Mall. Capri Insurance officially launched March 19, 1975 in Kelowna, and today, it has 300 employees in 14 offices in the ThompsonOkanagan region and northern B.C., with affiliates in the Lower Mainland and Ontario.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Critics may try to undermine your accomplishments, but the people who mean the most to you will be supportive. Make a speech or presentation or do whatever is needed to make an impression. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) You’ll avoid tension at home if you compare notes before making a decision. Don’t fall behind with your household responsibilities or chores. Ask for help when you need it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Don’t keep putting your creative projects on the back burner. You do a lot

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Tourney supports charities Morning Star Staff

Pickleball enthusiasts are rallying behind two local charities. The Vernon Pickleball Club will hold a tournament Saturday at the Priest Valley Gym, with funds going to the Canadian Cancer Society and the North Okanagan Hospice Society. “To date our tournament

has 120 participants registered from all over the Okanagan,” said Cheri Burgess, tournament director. “We have had several VPC members directly and indirectly eafected by cancer. We have had several family, friends and associates use the services provided by the Hospice House. We are truly thankful and grateful that Vernon has support agencies to

draw from.” Nationally ranked players will be competing in the higher levels during the tournament. “Pickleball is a wonderful sport that brings players of all ages and abilities together,” said Burgess. “A lot of close friendships have been made. A lot of laughing happens on and off the courts.”

City cheers OK Spirits Morning Star Staff

The City of Vernon is adding its cheers to those being received by Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery. Okanagan Spirits won distillery of the year and spirit of the year, as well as retaining its world class distillery designation, at the 2015 World Spirits Awards in Denmark. “The City of Vernon is proud to have Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery in our community,” said Coun. Catherine Lord.

“The distillery of the year award speaks volumes about the quality of craft that our community produces. We are becoming known on the world stage as a community that produces world champions in a variety of fields.” Okanagan Spirits beat out 65 distilleries from around the world for the distillery of the year award. The spirit of the year was awarded to Okanagan Spirits’ blackcurrant liqueur, and the distillery’s three other entries were awarded double gold.

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© Janice Mucalov, LL.B. If you have been hurt in a car accident and it schizophrenia diagnosis. is at least partly someone else’s fault, you are But she carried on, continued working at probably entitled to get compensation from a hospital until 2000, undertook a major the other driver (who usually has some ICBC renovation project after moving to the Lower liability insurance coverage). Mainland in 2000, and took in homestay The aim of such compensation is to put you in the same, but no better, position you would have been in if the accident had not occurred. If you are partly at fault, your compensation will be reduced accordingly.

But what if your injuries are mostly psychological? For long-lasting depression and chronic pain, you may still be entitled to substantial compensation. Linda (names changed) was 58 when she was hurt in a car crash with Manny in 2010. Manny turned left in front of her at an intersection in Surrey, and the vehicles collided. Both vehicles were seriously damaged by the impact and had to be written off.

students. And she still did things like going on a motor bike trip to the States in 1999. She raised her two children mostly on her own and enjoyed looking after her grandkids.

After the car accident, she was a changed person. She had chronic headaches and neck, shoulder and back pain from the accident. She had serious memory loss episodes. One time she forgot her grandkids after taking them to a park on an outing. Another time she forgot a boiling pot on a friend’s stove. Her daughter could not trust her looking after the grandkids anymore. She was also short-tempered and irritable with them now, though never before.

The court looked at the psychiatric evidence and Linda and Manny disagreed concluded that Linda’s depression who was at fault. But relying more than 20 years earlier was on an independent witness, and in remission and was not a other objective sources, the factor before the car accident. court decided both Manny and By the time of trial, however, Richard P. Barton Linda were equally to blame. she was diagnosed as having a Unfortunately, Linda’s injuries major depressive disorder and were long lasting and she still a somatic symptom disorder, resulting in suffered at the trial four years later in 2014. her experiencing chronic pain. The court Before the accident, Linda was an active attributed both of these conditions to the car outgoing person. She used to go camping, crash with Manny. hiking, fishing and, in later years closer to the The court awarded Linda damages of accident, “ghost hunting”with friends. $160,000 for her depression and chronic pain, Back in 1992, she had a workplace back injury plus over $155,000 for other things like loss that needed two back surgeries. Afterwards, of future earning ability and lost past wages. she could no longer lift heavy things and it Because the car accident was half her fault, slowed down her activities. Around that time, though, that amount was reduced by half. she also suffered from depression due in part to her brother’s drowning death and her son’s See your lawyer if injured in an accident.

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Entrepreneurs take on business challenge Morning Star Staff

Budding entrepreneurs recently had the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges for the chance to win a business package worth nearly $25,000. Similar to CBC’s Dragons’ Den, Community Futures and VantageOne Credit Union introduced the Enterprize Challenge program in an effort to support and encourage entrepreneurship in the North Okanagan. “The quality of the business ideas and presentations was impressive,” said Leigha Horsfield, with Community Futures. “Entrepreneurs did a 10-minute pitch and out of 22 participants, five were selected as finalists. It was an incredibly difficult decision for the judges.” The five Enterprize Challenge finalists include: JuiceBox Tool Box - Nancy Wilde The JuiceBox Tool Box is big, silent, portable power. The patent-pending JuiceBox Tool Box will run rugged equipment or sensitive electronics both on the construction site, at the campground or during the big day. With a simple push of a button, it allows users to run 110, 12-volt or USB power. The huge battery supply is recharged in multiple ways, with all of this housed in a custom, aluminum tool box that still has plenty of room for tools. No power? No problem. The JuiceBox Tool Box is the solution.

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work company that builds custom millwork and creates functional wooden art. Their one-of-a-kind pieces include stump tables, wine racks, hand-carved bowls, natural edge cutting boards, large and small sculptures, just to name a few. They use reclaimed wood from the Okanagan, selecting pieces that reflect the beauty of nature, much of which is salvaged from the landfills. Rollin’ Spring Rolls Bernie and Mayleen Ramis Rollin’ Spring Rolls aims to bring flavour to your street-dining experience. Anchored on spring rolls presented in a variety of creative ways (e.g. have you seen a “Canadianized” spring roll? Have you had

spring roll for dessert?), this food truck business allows foodies to enjoy high-quality, affordable fast food, sold without pretense. Soon to hit the streets and events in the North Okanagan, Rollin’ Spring Rolls has the potential to change our dining culture. Orchard Green Flowers Amy Kermochiev Orchard Green Flowers is part of a cooperative model farm and is located next to Okanagan College’s Vernon campus. Specialty cut flowers are grown and harvested at their peak and, as a result, last longer in the vase. Orchard Green Flowers is part of the slow flower movement, meanin they only offer what is grown on the farm and seasonal to our region. They are currently selling CSA memberships that include a designer arrangement once a week or once a month- these are perfect for in the home or at the office. Final judging for the Enterprize Challenge takes place April 1 with a trade show displaying all participants’ businesses and products April 8 at the Vernon Recreation Complex from 2 to 4 p.m. The Community Futures Enterprize Challenge 2015 is presented by VantageOne Credit Union. Other partners and sponsors for this initiative include KPMG, Nixon Wenger, Sproing Creative, Real Focus Consulting, the City of Vernon, Okanagan College, Futurpreneur Canada and 105.7 Sun FM.

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Plans are well underway for a cultural tradition. The 11th annual All-Native Nk’maplqs Hockey Challenge Cup is scheduled for April 3 to 5 at Kal Tire Place, Civic Arena and Priest valley Arena. “We are pleased to be hosting the all-native hockey tournament with as many as 25 teams throughout B.C. and the western provinces attending,” said Keith Louis, one of the organizers. “This is one of the largest hockey tournaments in B.C. and will give our communities an excellent opportuni-

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The All-Native Nk’maplqs Hockey Challenge Cup runs April 3 to 5 in Vernon. ty to showcase our hospitality, commerce, and prosperity to the entire province.” The initiative to revitalize the game and the tradition of an allnative hockey tournament in the Interior is

a shared vision of committee members. “We have dedicated our time to ensure each year the tournament is a success and a continued legacy of members and players that cherished the game of hockey,”

said Louis. In 1973, the last all-native hockey tournament was held in Vernon. The first Nk’maplqs Challenge Cup was held in 2005 and organized by the late Jay D. Louis,

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Kevin Ned, Keith Louis, Shelly Mitchell and Brad Steel, from Rec Excellence, with just 11 teams in competitive and recreation divisions. “The Nk’maplqs Challenge Cup has been working to help make our community a sports minded place to live, learn, work and play, as well to contribute to our youth,” said Keith Louis. Tournament admission is $10 a day or $25 for a weekend pass. Children 12 and under are free. For information, check out the Challenge Cup’s Facebook page.

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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 the second and last Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m., with meat supplied by Okanagan Prime Cuts. Need sOme HeLP wItH YOUr gardeN aNd/Or Yard wOrk? Give us a call at the Upper Room Mission and we will connect you with a responsible day laborer. Contact Bev at 250549-1231, ext. 21. UkULeLes fOr fUN will meet March 22 at the Army & Navy Club, 1:30 p.m. for beginners, 2 p.m. for regular players. Look for our sign, and listen for the music. See you there wearing your new T-shirt if possible. For more info., call Jan at 250-542-4912. 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 more information. CrIbbage tOUrNameNt at tHe LegION Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 Ladies Auxiliary on last Sunday of the month to include fourth Sunday if there are five Sundays in the month. Get your name on the list by phoning the Legion after 3 p.m. Registration at 9 am. Games begin 10 a.m. sharp; $26 per team includes lunch.

March 23 sOCIetY fOr OPeN LearNINg & dIsCUssION SOLD meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the People Place. March 23 features guest speaker Audrey Pope on “A Young Man’s Adventure, 1906.” All are welcome. rHYtHmIC art sPrINg break PrOgram March 23 to 27 at Gallery Vertigo. Program for school-aged children runs 9 to 10:15 a.m., for youth it runs 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Program is free but donations will be accepted and will go to support the gallery. As well participants in the program will host a rhythm and song performance March 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Gallery Vertigo. To register, please contact Angela Roy at 250-212-7594 or e-mail to angela@expression.bc.ca mONdaY NIgHt VerNON tOastmasters Public speaking. We can help you conquer your fear. Toastmasters is here for you. It’s a safe place to explore, learn and develop confidence in speaking like you’ve always wanted to. Join us at the Schubert Centre,

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Seed & Plant Swap/Sale and Annual General Meeting (AGM): March 26, at the Schubert Centre. The free seed and plant swap/sale starts at 6:30 p.m., a short AGM at 7:30 pm for the Sustainable Environment Network Society (www.sensociety.org), followed by Brian McIsaac and Rebecca Kneen of Cranog Ales presenting: “Capping Growth in a Finite World – when is enough, enough?” Afterwards, there’ll be time for discussion and more seed and plant swap/sales. Everyone welcome! Bring seeds and plants to unload and envelopes to fill! 3505-30th Ave, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For info., call Teresa at 250-5455767 or Russell at 250-542-7095. 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. YOUtH OPPOrtUNItIes UNLImIted (YOU) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, meets every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except stat holidays) at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. It is a great group for youth with disabilities, ages 16-29. The main goals of the group are to meet other youth with similar interests, build skills for independence and networking in the community, while feeling encouraged and supported in a safe environment. Joining the group is free. There are usually snacks and games planned. For more info. contact Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca aa meetINgs Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Men’s closed meeting 7:30 p.m. (please note change of time), Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St., Vernon. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. Info., call 250-545-4933. bILLIards at tHe HaLINa seNIOrs CeNtre Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are behind the Rec Centre, 3310-37 Ave. Cost: $2 a drop in or $5 for the month. Everyone 50+ welcome! Info: 250-542-2877. 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.

March 24 tHe VerNON & dIst. gardeN CLUb meets March 24 at 7:30 p.m., Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6, in Polson Park behind the Science Centre. The speaker will be Jamie Kidston and his topic will be “Fruit Trees of the Okanagan.” Visitors are welcome to attend. For info., please call 250-549-2189. kaHa:wI daNCe tHeatre’s marCH break daNCe CamP Hosted by the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, March 24 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this exciting opportunity is free for ages 12-18. Lunch and complimentary tickets for TransMigration on March 28 are provided for participants. Award-winning artistic director Santee Smith will be leading the camp; specialties include choreography and contemporary, traditional, hip hop and dramatic dance. Call the Vernon Ticket Seller at 250-549-SHOW (7469) to register. LegION braNCH 25 geNeraL meetINg March 24 at 7 p.m.

at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Members of the Vernon Royal Canadian Legion are urged to attend for discussion of important issues. fILL a bag fOr a tOONIe all this week at the Mission Dollar Bin Thrift Store! From March 24 to 28, you can choose from clothing,shoes,books,videos and household goods and save, save, save! Open Tues. thru Sat., 9 to 5ish at 3008 34th St., kitty corner from Surplus Herbies. All proceeds benefit those in need in our community through Mission programs. Thank you Vernon and area for your continued support of our Upper Room Mission---”people helping people” every day, 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. sea Cadets aNd NaVY LeagUe Sea Cadets ages 12 to 18 are meeting at D12 off Commonage/Mission Road Tuesdays 6 to 9 p.m. Navy League cadets ages nine to 13 are meeting at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) building 3100-28th Ave. Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Membership for each corps is $20/ year. For more information on Sea Cadets program in Vernon call Carolynn at 250-503-8345. For Navy League call Doug at 250503-8319. sINgLe frIeNds 50+ Weekly coffee meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the food court, Village Green Centre. Come out for coffee and pick up an activity list. Join us, there is no membership fee. Our group has been meeting for 12 years, we have fun and do all kinds of activities. mONasHee tOastmasters welcomes interested parties to our Tuesday night meetings held in the Whitevalley Community Centre (2250 Shields Ave.) in Lumby. Meetings are now held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month 7 to 8:30 p.m. Enhance your public speaking, listening and leadership skills while building your confidence in a supportive atmosphere. Want to challenge yourself and still have fun? Come to a meeting with no obligation and see for yourself: you don’t have to live in Lumby. Please contact Marena at 250-547-9572 or Mike at 250547-9335 for more information. CONfIdeNtIaL meNtaL ILLNess famILY sUPPOrt grOUP Provides a caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family members supporting a loved one with a mental illness. You are not alone. The group meets 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 250-260-3233 for more information about the group. LUmbY wOmeN’s (55+) tUesdaY’s tOgetHer meet twice a month; the third Tuesday of the month the ladies meet at the seniors’ drop-in, 1751 Glencaird St. at 11:30 and car-pool to lunch. On the fourth Tuesday of the month the ladies meet 1 - 3 p.m. for a social get-together for socializing at the seniors’ drop-in, 1751 Glencaird St. tHe armstrONg LIONs CLUb bINgO is held every Tuesday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo at 6:50 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall.

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Getting to know: Amistad

The Morning Star continues with its ongoing feature, Getting to Know, featuring Q&As with local musicians, conducted by Kalamalka secondary school grad Aniko Forgo. This week’s feature is on Vernonbased band Amistad.

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mistad is a well known Vernon band composed of W.L. Seaton secondary students Aidan Andrews (lead vocals, guitar, keys and ukulele), Nolan Bassett (bass, trumpet, vocals), Carson Bassett (drums, percussion), Craig Matterson (piano, organ, synth, vocals) and Kalamalka secondary student Eli Garlick (guitar, vocals, violin). The band has just released its brand, new album titled Lee. Q: How did Amistad form? Aidan: “Amistad started from Carson, Nolan and I playing together in Grade 5. It just somehow worked out that Carson played drums, Nolan played bass, and I played guitar.” Q: I know that you guys just had a CD release concert for the new album Lee. How was that experience? Aidan: “It was insane. We’re really proud of it because that was the most people we’ve managed to fit into that venue (Powerhouse Theatre) so far. It was absolutely fantastic.” Eli: “One of the best things I have ever

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Vernon band amistad features the talents of local secondary students aidan andrews, Carson Bassett, Craig matterson, eli Garlick and nolan Bassett. done. It was so amazing to see all of the people that have heard our music and came out to support us.” Nolan: “It was so great to see all of those people supporting the local music scene.” Q: What would your dream venue to perform at be? Craig: O2 Arena (Greenwich, England) Eli: Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison, Colorado)

Aidan: Orpheum Theatre (Vancouver) or the 9:30 Club (Washington, D.C.) Nolan: Red Rocks Carson: Orpheum Q: How did you guys come up with the band name? Aidan: “La Amistad was a 19th century Spanish slave ship on which the slaves mutinied and took control of the ship. It stood out to me mainly because of the

mutiny but also because Amistad translates to friendship. I just saw it as very ironic for a slave ship to have such a name, so it stuck with me.” Q: If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would it be? Aidan: “Guitar isn’t the only instrument you can learn.” Eli: “Don’t get a haircut.” Nolan: “Be more open to other bands than Rush.” Q: What are your biggest fears? Aidan: “The possibility of this not working out. I absolutely love what we’re doing right now and it’s all I want to do. I guess it’s less of a fear and more a reminder for me to keep improving and staying unique. Also, if sharks had legs and could run ridiculously fast, that’s terrifying to me.” Eli: “Being mauled by a bear while on stage or forgetting to wear pants.” Craig: “Beaten up by a gang, or seeing a fish grow legs.” Q: What is your favourite song on the new album? Aidan: “Currently, Year and My Eyes and I, but it changes often. Craig: “My Eyes and I.” Nolan: “Lee.” Eli: “My Eyes and I.”

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Village Gallery renovates space to include Monashee Arts Council office Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

Co-operative is the ideal word when it comes to the arts in the Lumby area. It rings especially true when the Monashee Arts Council (MAC), which supports all areas of the arts, found itself in a quandary when changes to its funding structure occurred earlier this year. “Our funding was cut so that we couldn’t run an office space anymore,” said MAC council member Robin LeDrew. With the MAC now scrambling to find an affordable office space, a solution was found thanks to the Lumby Arts Co-op, which operates the Village Gallery in town.

Run as a co-operative arts space, the gallery has also seen an evolution since it first opened its doors two years ago. “The Village Gallery worked out a deal with the Monashee Arts Council, in that we renovated the gallery and also made a space so the council could have its office in the gallery,” said LeDrew, who is also chair of the Lumby Arts Co-op. The solution also comes as a thank you, as it was the arts council who worked co-operatively with the Village Gallery so that it could open its doors, added LeDrew. “The Monashee Arts Council was looking for a partner to get three-year funding from the

regional district so this was our chance to run a gallery in town,” said LeDrew. “The Monashee Arts Council got the Village Gallery going, so we wanted to help them.” Members and interested parties began the process to open a gallery in Lumby in November, 2012. The Lumby Arts Co-op was incorporated in March, 2013, and the Village Gallery officially opened its doors soon after. “Currently we have about 10 members and another 11 consignees,” said LeDrew. “We focus on local (in a circle centered on Lumby).” The Village Gallery, and new MAC office, is located at 1961 Vernon St. (Highway 6). Call (778) 473-3029 for info.

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michael Curd, Dennis schaffer and Kevin Brown install a new display area in the newly renovated Village Gallery, which now includes the new office for the monashee arts Council.

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Q: What’s one downside of the modern day world? Aidan: “Not enough attention given to crisis areas.” Craig: “Global warming.” Nolan: “People watching concerts through their cellphones instead of being in the moment.” Eli: “Not enough people play music.” Q: What song is on repeat on your iPods currently? Aidan: M.O.N.E.Y. by The 1975. Craig: Creature Fear by Bon Iver. Nolan: What is Hip? by Tower of Power. Eli: Out of Mind by Magic Man. Q: Do you guys have any upcoming shows? Aidan: “We are currently in the booking process, but I can say there are definitely some local shows on their way. We’re starting to write new material as well and are more excited than ever.”

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Veterans band to play tattoo Morning Star Staff

The Okanagan Military Tattoo has announced that the Vancouver Naval Veterans Band will perform at the second annual Okanagan Military Tattoo in Vernon this summer. The band is said to be unique in Canada, the Commonwealth and likely the world because the founding members of the 20-plus member unit served in either the Royal Canadian Navy or in Canada’s Merchant Marine during the Second World War. Many of its members were involved in the later stages of the grim Battle of the Atlantic, serving either in escort war ships or in cargo ships as Canada and the U.S. provided the vital convoys of food-stuffs, war material and personnel that constituted Britain’s lifeline. The band’s founding members formed the unit 22 years ago. Soon after, to preserve their proud heritage, they began recruiting younger naval veterans plus civilian musicians. The band serves as the de-facto home unit for HMCS Discovery in Vancouver, which has given the unit a home and band room since its inception. Given the unique history of the Vancouver Naval Veterans Band, it has been selected to play the lead role in the annual Tribute to the Veterans portion at the Okanagan Military Tattoo. The band often conducts sing-alongs during many of its varied appearances and it is expected they will play a couple of sets with

Molly Boyd’s 100-voice Okanagan Tattoo Choir. Two shows are planned for the 2015 Okanagan Military Tattoo, July 25 at 7 p.m. and July 26 at 2 p.m.,

at Kal Tire Place. Tickets are now available at the Ticket Seller box office, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. More info is available at www.okanagantattoo.com.

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he Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful has no more vacancies when two new guests arrive, Lavinia (Tamsin Greig) and Guy (Richard Gere). Believing Guy has been sent to assess his hotel for a possible franchise, Sonny (Dev Patel) does his bumbling best to impress him. As Sonny seeks to expand his enterprise to include the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, he must also prepare for his wedding to Sunaina (Tina Desai). The guests of the hotel, having grown accustomed to life Taylor and Howe in India, are now venturing out to tackle their own interests, including manager Mrs. Donnelly (Maggie Smith), reluctant monogamists Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle), tentative lovers Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) and Madge (Celia Imrie), who is courting two wealthy suitors. We say, “It’s much like the first film, with a bigger glimpse into Indian culture.” TAYLOR: I, like everyone else I think, very much enjoyed the first film and am happy to report that this sequel didn’t disappoint. The films are very similar, with all the same characters plus a few new faces added, some of them Indian. I also enjoyed how this film showed off India and its people a bit more than the first. It made me

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want to travel there. It seems to be colourful place, full of friendly and happy people. But I suppose I’m a bit biased there, as I’ve always been interested in India. Also, it is, after all, a movie. HOWE: I too enjoyed the movie, maybe not as much as the first one, but it still kept me entertained. It made me laugh numerous times, mostly by Smith’s character Mrs. Donnelly, who reminds me of an old dinner lady I had at primary school back in the ‘70s. With her sharp tongue and no nonsense attitude, Smith plays the role perfectly, as do the rest of the cast. The only letdown I found in the acting department was Gere. I don’t think he’s a good actor. He comes across a little wooden and standoffish. TAYLOR: I saw the film with my wife Dawn, who can’t stand Gere, but she said she got used to him and didn’t mind him as an older man. To be honest, Gere didn’t have to do much more than stand around and look good. Dawn also correctly noted that there was quite a bit of excellent “face acting” by the two dames in the film, Dench and Smith. Obviously actresses of such a high calibre don’t require dialogue to let you know what they’re thinking and feeling. I enjoy being shown things in films, rather than being told things. If there was any drawback it is that the film lacked the commentary about being at the end of one’s life, as all the elderly guests seem to have gotten busy living, rather than dying. This seems like a strange complaint, but it does make the film noticeably lighter than the first. I have a very strong sense that there will be a third film. – Howe gives The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 4 broken mopeds out of 5. – Taylor give 3.5 dance numbers out of 5.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alex Roberts on March 18, 2015, just 5 days before his 80 birthday. Alex was predeceased by his mother and father, brothers: Stanley and Buster; and his son-in-law: Garewood. Garwood. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 56 years Lois and their children: Kathy Russell, Geordie (Fran), Jennifer (Glen) Buchanan, Perry, and Bob (Erin). He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Erin, Jessy, Aidan, Gareth, Makayla, Liam, Connor, and Evan. Alex is also survived by his brother: Peter (Clara) and family and many relaƟves near and far. Alex was born in extended relatives Enderby, BC on March 23, 1935 and lived on the farm for nearly 80 years. It was his favourite place on Earth. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Georges Anglican Church in Enderby, BC at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.Donations 2015.DonaƟons in Alex’s memory can be made to the Parkinson AssociaƟon Association or the Enderby and District Museum. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca www.MyAlternatives.ca Dad, you are now free to ride your bike, drive the tractor, walk to town, whatever you like. We love you. CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to Cremation ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES®® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

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Frances Isobel Armstrong (“Urry”) August 11th, 1932 - March 15th, 2015

Fran passed away suddenly at Vernon Hospital, Vernon B.C at the age of 82. Mom was predeceased by her husband Jim at his death Jan.23rd 2014 . Mom and Dad were together since high school for 68 years. Mom was born and raised in Barrie, Ontario by her parents Harold (“Hap”) Urry and Bess (Johnson), “Gran” (Sarah ,”Bess”Johnson(Hunter)) and sister Margaret Mc>aughlin. GraduaƟng from Barrie District Collegiate /nsƟtute in June 1ϵϱ1, Mom completed her training as an OperaƟng Room Nurse from Toronto East General and Orthopaedic Hospital in Sept. 1ϱth, 1ϵϱ4, and proudly represented the profession for the rest of her life. Mom leaves behind her children, Lynn Armstrong of CranbrooŬ,BC and ScoƩ Armstrong of Vernon, BC and her grandchildren , Kevin Herbert and Mary Frances Noble, and Emma Frances and Claire Isobel Armstrong, family Marilyn and Allan Bauldry of Brampton and niece Anne McLaughlin Nakashima (Jim and Bess) and nephews John and Jim of Owen Sound, Ontario. Despite the many geographical stops in her life Mom’s heart-home was Barrie of which she oŌen talked of Clapperton and Maple St , Joanie Saso, and the Old Theatre. Mom loved our CoƩage and the endless summers on Tea Lake in Pentaguishene.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Cathy Patricia Adair on March 14, 2015. Cathy was born to Russell and Frances Adair on January 27, 1959 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. Friends and family of Cathy are welcome to aƩend a celebraƟon of her life held at Glad Tidings Church (2570 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong B.C.) at 11:00 am, Saturday March 28. ContribuƟons in memory of Cathy can be made to Glad Tidings Church. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternaƟves.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

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It is with sadness that the family of Anne Sielski announces her passing, on March 18, 2015 at Gateby Care facility. Anne was born at Stenen, Saskatchewan on June 10, 1925 to John and Maria Wihnan. At age 18 Anne, brother Bill and family moved to Vernon. Brother Jack was born here. During the war there were many jobs available and Anne was involved with restaurant cooking. In 1945, Anne met a soldier who was staƟoned in Vernon and they married. Jack remained in the Army for a year and Anne conƟnued working. They bought a coīee shop, which they sold in 1960 and purchased an apartment block. Jack passed away in 1982. Anne looked aŌer her mother unƟl 1990. She started travelling aŌer her mom’s death including three trips to Europe and trips to Ukraine and to Africa. She cruised the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, and Alaska, in addiƟon to mulƟple “mystery tours” all over BC and the USA. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by brother Jack (Mary) Wihnan, nephew Darrel (Denise), niece Tania (Steve), and great-nieces Chloe and Emily, and many extended family members across Canada.

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Ideal Applicant Must Have: • Minimum 3 years experience • Experience menu planning, food costing and budgeting • Maintain a high level of food quality and kitchen cleanliness • Excellent communication skills • Experience recruiting, training and developing staff • General knowledge of operational procedures & shift positions This is a full time/yr round paid position with competitive wages and benefit package. APPLY IN PERSON TO GARY: 12408 Kal Lake Rd. Vernon BC.

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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.

requires experienced SERVERS with a minimum 2 years of experience, Serve It Right and Food Safe certification. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take direction well. Send resumé to igibson@villagegreenhotel.com or apply in person.

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4801 - 27 Street, Vernon

requires an enthusiastic individual for JANITORIAL/UTILITY DUTIES under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager for a busy 127 room property. Direct janitorial experience is preferred but we will consider training exceptional candidates. Duties include but are not limited to: lifting heavy objects to 50lbs; using automated floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners & other floor maintenance equipment; able to follow direction, both written & oral, & have the ability to complete tasks in a timely & organized manner. This is a position working in a public environment, so you must maintain a neat appearance & be able to communicate with a pleasant customer service mindset. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS & GRAVEYARD SHIFTS MUST HAVE WHMIS ENDORSEMENT This is union position that offers competitive wages with health & welfare benefits after a qualification period. Please apply in person or email resumé to careers@villagegreenhotel.com NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. MUST HAVE A VERIFIABLE RESUME

JOIN Help OUR GREEN TEAM! to grow Canada’s forests PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR PRT Inc. operates 13 forest nurseries in Canada and the USA, producing over 180 million seedlings annually. We currently have a full time opening for an ambitious, competent individual for the position of Payroll Administrator at our Nursery Administration Office located in Armstrong, BC. The successful candidate will have completed CPA level 1 and have at least 2 years related payroll experience. PRT offers a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience and education. Please submit resume in confidence by March 31st, 2015 PRT thanks all applicants. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. E-mail: Admin_Jobs@prt.com ; Website www.prt.com Attn: Payroll Manager PRT Administration Office, 668 St Anne Road Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B5 Fax: (250) 546-6810

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: • Supervising daily routine production. • Taking autonomous action in production if needed to achieve our levels of quality. • Working together with our current Malt House Manager as part of a close team. • Supervising Malt House workers during their daily tasks. EXPECTED SKILLS: • Experience in malting and possibly brewing industries. • Willing to take on additional responsibilities when necessary. • Knowledge in grain handling. • Capable of being a team leader. • Ability to learn new things and adapt to new procedures. • Ability to react proactively in the event of an emergency. ADDITIONAL ASSETS: • Boiler ticket. • First Aid and Safety training. Contact Ken @ 250-546-8911 ken.smith@gambrinusmalting.com

Positions Now Available This award winning, federally funded youth employment program, is currently accepting applications for their next program. The 9week program offers eligible unemployed youth, ages 16 – 30, paid attendance, valuable employability skills and certifications, and a paid work experience. Drop by now and make an appointment with a Case Manager at the Community Futures WorkBC Resource Centre, at 3105 - 33rd Street in downtown Vernon … or call (250) 545-2215 ext 219.

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Please submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday, April 17th. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Vernon Chrysler Dodge is looking for a part time receptionist/accounting clerk to work Saturdays, as well as part time hours during the week. Experience in the automotive industry is an asset but not a requirement. Wage is dependent on experience. Please forward resumes to Jana Munro by email at controller@vernondodge.com

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KITCHEN MANAGER WANTED

WINDOWS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Kal Tire is seeking a motivated, well rounded professional to join our ,nformation Services (,S) Team based in our Vernon 2f¿ce. The Windows S\stems $dministrator is part of the Enterprise ,nfrastructure (E,) team that is responsible for the design and implementation of Windows s\stem solutions. This position is expected to work on projects, which ma\ include evolving existing s\stems or implementing new technolog\. This position is also responsible for performing anal\tical, technical and support work in the planning, implementation documentation and administration of all Windows sever applications and hardware. ,n addition, this position performs da\ to da\ operational tasks such as proactive maintenance, management, monitoring performance, incident and problem management, security, and backup and recovery across the Windows infrastructure.

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Helper wanted

(male or female) for yard and vegetable garden. Some land for own use available. 5-10/hr wk, Keddleston Rd, up from Silver Star Rd. 250-542-5865

LESTER Spada Construction Ltd. is looking to hire Carpenters or Apprentices to start ASAP. Applicants MUST have Valid Drivers License and own transportation, Small hand tools and tool belt. Experience necessary for Carpenters and we are willing to train Apprentices. Please forward a resume or short list of experience/references to hipkiss247@hotmail.com. Wage dependant on experience

Okanagan Traffic Control is looking for certified, experienced traffic control with transportation. Hard working, enthusiastic team players only apply. Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm.

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Volunteer Services 3201-30 Street Chartwell Carrington Place Retirement Residence in Vernon, BC is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Permanent Part-time Server Registered Nurse to oversee Care Plans and DOT’s - this is a contract position only approximately 4 hours per week dependent on needs The successful candidates must provide related credentials, current criminal record check and vulnerable sector search. Please fax or e-mail your resume, in confidence, to Carmen Glabus, General Manager, at 250-545-5793 or cglabus@chartwell.com. To learn more, please visit www.chartwell.com. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Information Light yard work, lawn mowing, hedge trimming Transport seniors to & from appointments - flexible schedule Minor home repairs ie: changing lights, assemble shelves Set up, clean up & man water station; direct cyclists on route

Seniors Support Training Session Apr 16 - May 28 • Wellness Group Support clients who have experienced depression Family Resource • Busy Bees Centre Assist with snacks & crafts, socialize with seniors • 1-to-1 Work Support seniors experiencing isolation, depression, demenita • Various OK Military Tattoo assistance Jul 25 & 26 required RCMP

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Work with a great team for competitive wages. Positions available 1-4 days per week. Community Dental Access Centre in Vernon. Please forward resumes to lainelowe@shaw.ca. No phone calls please.

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LIQUOR STORE CLERK WANTED

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Must be 19+, honest, friendly, reliable and physically fit. Knowledge of alcohol products and cashier experience are assets. Serving it Right required. Apply with Resume in store 9 - 3 daily or email, bxliquor@rpbhotels.com Best Western PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC Longhorn Pub requires an experienced line cook to work in a fast paced, environment. Minimum 2 yrs experience in a restaurant or pub is required. Must be available for a various shifts and possess a food safe certificate. Competitive wage plus benefit package. Please apply in person with resume at 4513 25th Ave Vernon B.C. North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-8389637 Production workers needed. Starting wage $10.75 per hour. 32-40 hrs per week. Steel Toed Boots are required. Please drop off resume Monday-Thursday after 2:00 pm at Black Press at the back of The Morning Star Building 4407 25th Ave. Vernon. Relief Driver with Class 4 required for busy Childcare Centre for school pickups and some field trips. Criminal record check, intermittent drug testing required. Email resume with Current Drivers Abstract. class3@vernonmorningstar.com

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SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fastest growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 22 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta. Our firm is recruiting a dedicated professional for the permanent full time position of Senior Legal Assistant working in our Solicitors Department. The ideal applicant is someone with at least 3 years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who can deliver consistent and exceptional customer service. This position requires you to be highly organized, detail-oriented and you must have the ability to multi task and prioritize. This position involves taking instructions, drafting legal agreements as well as more traditional legal secretary/ paralegal tasks. While you will independently manage files, you will work closely with a team of lawyers and other support staff to deliver outstanding service to our clients. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in this position and we invite qualified applicants to submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Tuesday March 31st, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Auto Detailer (full-time) Dedicated and hard working with a keen eye for detail - that’s you. Nothing gets your motor revving more than a sparkling clean car. You have previous experience in an auto detailing role and an eye for perfection. Vernon Hyundai offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits in a positive team environment. Email your resumé to: steveb@vernonhyundai.com or drop it off in person at:

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Home Care/Support 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

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

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Required: Care aid who must live in Vernon, work in private home, female nonsmoker need only respond. 250-5585148, Fax 250-558-5285

Employment

Roofers needed for shingling in the Vernon area, f/t must have experience and a valid drivers license. 250-938-5381

LIFEGUARD / INSTRUCTORS

(Part Time) 4 Positions Reporting to the Director, Recreation Services, this position involves instructing classes for children and adults in all levels of swimming in the indoor pool and performs normal lifeguard duties. Closing date is March 25, 2015. Please quote competition # 23-COV-15.

SWITCHBOARD - FINANCE

(Temporary) May 26 - July 3, 2015 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Services, this position is primarily responsible for answering and referring telephone calls for the Finance Department and performs other clerical tasks as assigned. Closing date is March 31, 2015. Please quote competition # 26-COV-15.

CASHIER

(Temporary) May 19 - July 8, 2015 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Services, this position receives, records, and balances various cash amounts. Closing date is March 31, 2015. Please quote competition # 27-COV-15.

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(Temporary) May 19 - July 31, 2015 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Services, this position processes information from source documents into the accounting system and verifies the accuracy of data input. Closing date is March 31, 2015. Please quote competition # 28-COV-15.

Reporting to the Municipal Support Services, Manager, RCMP, the incumbent performs reception and complaint taking duties. In addition, this position takes a lead role in daily operations of front counter, switchboard, reception and clerical areas. Closing date is March 31, 2015. Please quote competition # 31-COV-15.

BYLAW COMPLIANCE OFFICER

(Part Time) Reporting to the Manager, Bylaw Compliance, this position performs regulatory, clerical and inspection services in support of bylaws, regulations, and general Division policies and procedures. Closing date is March 31, 2015. Please quote competition # 32-COV-15.

SUMMER STUDENT - LABOURER

(Temporary) May 1 - September 1, 2015 approximately Reporting to the Manager and/or Foreman of the assigned Division, this position carries out a variety of general labourer duties associated with the municipality’s construction and maintenance operations for roads, sidewalks, parks and buildings. Closing date is March 31, 2015. Please quote competition # 33-COV-15. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for complete job descriptions and method of application.

Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca

Dynamic Auto Recycling Company located in Lumby is looking to add a few more team members to our growing company. These individuals must have sales experience, telephone and computer skills. Wonderful benefits, full time, $20/hr plus commission, which can double your wage. Must have autoparts knowledge. Contact Wade by email at: Wade @autorecycling.com or in person at: 1676 Shuswap Ave, Lumby

Work Wanted *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. Certiﬁed Loader/operator Grapple or bucket complete with, Safety tickets including First Aid, Salmon Arm/Vernon area, camp jobs. 250-3514511 leave message. 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

Services

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OPERATIONS SUPPORT CLERK RCMP (Regular)

CLIENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR RCMP (Regular)

Sales SALESPERSON (AUTOMOTIVE PARTS)

DATA ENTRY CLERK

Reporting to the Municipal Support Services, Manager, RCMP, this position provides a variety of records maintenance and research tasks as well as secretarial and reception services for the RCMP Detachment when required. Closing date is March 31, 2015. Please quote competition # 30-COV-15.

FT Cook/Kitchen work to start immediately. Resume to: loshuesos72@gmail.com

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Cleaning Services Mature, reliable lady willing to clean houses Mon-Fri in Vernon & Armstrong area. 250546-0166, 250-540-0038

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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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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

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

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.

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

Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING 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 Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

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Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

2.5 - 3 ACRE park like view lots, wells, paved private road, natural gas, starting at $139,000. 5 mins from Lumby Mable Lake Rd. Call 1(250)317-2807.

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

Furniture Grey sectional sofa -new, oak dining table/6 chairs (2 leaves) & buffet. (778)475-2103 Large 7 drawer Keyhole office desk, oak $250; Brand new HP 18” computer, paid $500, asking $300.250-545-8015

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Houses For Sale DRASTICALLY REDUCED MUST SELL 2700 sf home on 1/2 ac w. creek next to Kal Lake in Coldstream Offered below similar area sales now at $589,000 MLS ® Call or email for information.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bedroom/2nd flr. $610. Hydro not Incld. NO PETS, PARTIES OR DRUGS. 1 QUIET PERSON ONLY!! Call 250-558-5020 for interview. ARLINGTON/EMBERS CENTURY MANOR 1 bedroom - SENIORS NO SMOKING, NO PETS; very clean and well maintained close to Schubert 250-275-8066 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 1 bdrm, East Hill, character apartment w/gorgeous view, n/s, n/p. $650. 250-260-8449.

Misc. Wanted Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 Local PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Gibson Fiddlehead style old Mandolin. Call 250545-7199

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250-542-5580 1bdrm in front of Hospital, $650 + util. 250-545-1780 1 bdrm to mature renter, centrally located, level entry,updated, n/s, no partiers, n/p, R.R. $660 + Hydro.Avail now. 250-545-9885. 1LARGE 2bdrm apt. $775 /mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail April1. 250-869-9788.

Coldstream: 5618-Learmouth Rd, 9:30-2:00 March, 22,Premoving sale. Tires, bikes, furniture, tack, rugs, drawers,& misc.250-545-9631.

COLDSTREAM 593-Middleton Way, March 21 & March 22, 9am-1pm Furniture, antiques, collectables, misc.

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WANTED:Lot to rent/lease on Okanagan Lake/Westside Rd for the Summer. Preferably from June until the ﬁrst of September. 250308-7671.

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COURT BAILIFF SALE The Court Bailiff will offer for sale by sealed tender, the interest of the judgment debtor Darcy Charles Laprise, in the following goods and chattels, which are purported to be as follows:

2010 Truimph Rocket III Touring VIN: SMTC05LR8AJ434247 Sealed offers marked “8037” will be received at the Court Bailiffs’ Office at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. up to and including 11:00am April 1st, 2015.

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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.

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon Light industrial space across from Central Hardware. Small manufacturing ideal. $1,400/mo. gross. 3500 sq. ft. Available April 1.

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 3bdrm, 2bath SilverStar condo, fully furnished, avail MayDec, util incl, pets ok, $1000. (250)803-8589 Alexis Park 1bdrm 1ba fully updated condo, close to amendities & on bus route. Avail now, $700 + util. Call 250-550-9833 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 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

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2009 Specialized Roubaix Great road bike! 54 cm Medium full carbon frame with mostly 105 components. Low mileage, great condition. Never crashed. Black w/silver trim. Early bird special only $999! Will deliver in OK Valley. Call 250-307-4478 20 cubic’ Woods chest deep freeze. $100. Ex cond. 2-4 drawer metal file cabinets. $25 each.250-545-5927. 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. Safari Rack & Basket 87-95 Jeep YJ, hardware to mount incl, exc cond. $400. Trampoline $100. (250)542-0819 Shop Rider for sale. Fair condition. $800 250-546-9512 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

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The District of Coldstream is requesting proposals from quali¿ed Consultants with expertise in parks master planning, public consultation and costing of future park requirements for the creation of a Parks Master Plan. Submissions will be received no later than 2:00 pm (local time), Tuesday, April 7, 2015 to the attention of: District of Coldstream c o Chief $dministrative 2f¿cer 9901 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 RFP documents are available for download from the District¶s website at www.coldstream.ca and BC Bid.

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LARGE Seasonal RV lot for rent at Shuswap Falls RV Resort Seasonal rate $2,700 from April 15th to Oct 15th, 2015. Price includes Water, Sewer, Power, Fire Pit, Picnic Table, Clean Shale Pad and Driveway. For more info http://www.shuswapfallsrvresort.com or see my ad at kijiji.ca BC Vacation rentals. Call Dave 403-703-9066 or reply via email:dstosky@telus.net Lot is also available to purchase @$89,900.

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Private room overlooking Swan lake. All inclusive 500 avail immed. 250-306-7664.

Suites, Lower 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 April 1st. 250-5505413. 2bdrm bsmnt, Available now, n/s, n/p, $775 utilities included close to hospital 250-307-4948 or 250-307-1145 2bdrm, f/s, n/s, n/p, n/parties $800. Util Incl., R.R., Available now. 250-545-1861 after 5 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

Want to Rent PROFESSIONAL couple 50+ seeks long term house and barn rental on acreage near Predator Ridge. Interested in rent to own. Phone Kevin at 403-400-2157.

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Auto Accessories/Parts Car dolly , hardly used, 4 yrs old, w/brakes. $2,000 250545-4276 or 250-540-8840 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 2 5 0 - 5 4 6 - 9 0 5 5 . www.anchorusedautoparts.net

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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. 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. 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.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE # 15-42-FLT-ABCD FLEET VEHICLES You are hereby invited to fax or email your price quotation for the supply and delivery of fleet vehicles. Confidential faxed Quotes will be received at the office of the ICC / Buyer via fax at 250-550-3487 or emailed to csheel@vernon.ca or delivered in a clearly marked sealed envelope to 1900 – 48 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7, up to closing time of 2:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday, March 31st, 2015.

The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Quotes and to accept the Quote in total or in part, or to accept the Quote which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon. The lowest or any Quote will not necessarily be accepted.

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2004 Chev Malibu LS, 4-dr, 104K, auto, a/c, remote start, $3500. 250-307-0798

Recreational/Sale 1987 20’ Frontier Motorhome a/c, solar panel, generator, hitch, sleeps 6, good cond. 172K, $5,000. 250-549-3293 1990 9.5’ Deluxe Cascade Camper, f/s, bathroom, hotwater, $5900 obo 250-546-2108

Scrap Car Removal #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

Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Hummer H3 auto 4x4, 119K. maintained. Economical 5 cyl, a/c, cruise, tilt, etc. Deep window tint all around, lots of chrome incl hood breather,hard spare tire cover, Original Hummer rims, new winters. Never off road. DNX890hd KENWOOD Stereo gps, bluetooth back up cam, dvd, does it all, cost 2K installed (sell with $1000extra) $15,900. Hummer only. 250309-9673

Trucks & Vans 1998 Dodge Ram, 5-spd, white, very good cond. $3,300. obo (250)-545-8527

REQUEST FOR QUOTE # 15-26-PW 2015 PARKS FERTILIZER You are hereby invited to fax or email your price quotation for the supply and delivery of fertilizer for city parks. Confidential faxed Quotes will be received at the office of the ICC / Buyer at 250-550-3487 or emailed to csheel@vernon.ca or delivered in a clearly marked sealed envelope to 1900 – 48 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7, up to closing time of 2:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday March 31st, 2015. Further information, Specifications and Quote Forms may be obtained from the City of Vernon website at www.vernon.ca, the office of the ICC / Buyer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 250-550-3602. The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Quotes and to accept the Quote in total or in part, or to accept the Quote which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon. The lowest or any Quote will not necessarily be accepted.

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SECURITY SERVICES - CIVIC PROPERTIES Sealed Quotes marked “15-06-FAC - Security Services – Civic Properties” will be received at the office of the Manager, Procurement Services, City of Vernon, Operation Services Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7 or confidentially faxed to 250-550-3523 up to 2:00 pm local time, April 9, 2015 for the following: To provide security patrol / services for several civic properties commencing June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2018. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting to be held at City of Vernon, Operation Services Yard Office on March 30, 2015 at 9:00 am. Further information, specifications, and quotation forms may be obtained from the City of Vernon website www.vernon.ca or the office of the Manager, Procurement Services, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The City reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Quotations and to accept the Quotations in total or in part, or to accept the Quotation which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon. The lowest or any Quotation will not necessarily be accepted.

ASPHALTIC PAVING SERVICES Sealed Tenders marked “Tender # 15-11-PW – Asphaltic Paving Services (2015-2016)” will be received at the office of the Manager, Procurement Services – Operations Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7, up to 2:00 pm local time, April 7, 2015 for: work involves asphaltic paving consisting of the supply, transportation, priming, application, computation, rolling and adjustment necessary to provide a finished dense asphaltic concrete. April 2015 – October 2016 Further information, tender forms, and specifications may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or the office of the Manager, Procurement Services at the Operations Yard Office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Tenders will be opened publicly immediately after the closing hour, at the Operations Yard Office at which time interested parties may be present if so desired. The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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dent stage at the same time, and there will not be enough care facilities. So often, I’ve heard that elders wait too long to plan for their future living accommodations, resulting in not getting a desirable facility. I am sure many seniors are pleased with their accommodations but my mother was most unhappy with her situation. It was a great looking residence but she hated being shuttled off to the mall or casino. She did not care for bingo or euchre games. She would have much preferred watching the birds or interacting with children in a helpful manner. I want to be involved in planning my activities and life style. Too often when one lives in an apartment or condo I think they end up feeling shut off by it. One can easily feel lost in our impersonal cities. Enter co-housing. In my last article, I talked about how it benefits all ages, but I feel it really applies to the elder years. Co-housing reduces social isolation and promotes positive, active aging. The neighbourhood is planned and managed by the residents so this helps to keeps them mentally alert as well as socially and physically active. Eating food from the organic gar-

den promotes health. Neighbours know each other and are friendly and caring. This provides a safety factor as well as companionship. Statistics have proven that co-care or mutual support enables seniors to live independently in their own units for eight to 11 years longer than if they were living in place in their former homes. This giving and receiving of assistance is entirely voluntary. When they design their residences physical accessibility features are built into the units. Some senior communities allocate space for a caregiver to live in the common house. This can assist residents who require more support than the community is capable of. They are never lonely, but if one wants to be alone it’s a simple matter of shutting the door. The co-housing concept is socially and environmentally beneficial and more financially affordable than many other options for seniors. To learn more about the forming of Vernon Village, contact Mel and Barbara VanSickle 778475-3453, or vernonvillagecoho@pathcom. com Join us for an information session Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Vernon library.

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Laura Lee Deachman, daughter of John and Rose Mary Deachman and Roy David Chase, son of David and Colleen Chase, are pleased to announce their engagement. The wedding will take place on the beautiful Island of Maui, on April 9th 2015 at sunset. Along with their children, close friends and family from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Kentucky will be attending.

Looking forward to seeing everyone! AUGUST - PARR

Christopher and Erica August of Vernon along with Mario and Lise Parr of Kelowna are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Mya Helene and Jasmain Elmer. The couple are to be married August 2, 2015 in Vernon.

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Once in a while in the middle of an ordinary life, LOVE, gives us a fairy tale!! Dan Graham and Tara Lays would like to share their engagement. Their wedding will take place the summer of 2015. Their family and friends are looking forward to sharing this day with them.

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