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Area restructuring raises eyebrows RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The prospect of Greater Vernon having two MLAs is raising eyebrows among local officials. The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission has issued recommendations for the 2017 provincial election. It suggests removing the Swan Lake area and a portion of the BX from Vernon-Monashee and putting it in the Shuswap constituency. “It sounds a bit odd to carve off pieces of Greater Vernon,” said Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake director. The proposed electoral area district boundary would follow the Vernon municipal boundary around Swan Lake and Silver Star Foothills to the Spallumcheen boundary. The Swan Lake commercial corridor along Highway 97 would join the Shuswap constituency as would Old Kamloops Road (except for the Blue Jay subdivision).
“It sounds a bit odd.”
— Bob Fleming Silver Star Road would be the boundary between the two constituencies — meaning the BX fire hall would be in the Shuswap but BX Elementary would be in VernonMonashee. All of the regional district’s BX-Swan Lake electoral area would be in the Shuswap but BX-Silver Star would be divided. “We will have to sit down and see what it means for residents,” said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director. Silver Star Foothills, which is part of the City of Vernon, will remain in VernonMonashee Fleming says the four Greater Vernon
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jurisdictions are linked over issues such as water and two provincial boundaries could create challenges. “If we’re dealing with the provincial government, we could deal with two MLAs related to the Greater Vernon area,” he said. Akbal Mund, Vernon mayor, has concerns about the electoral areas having an MLA distinct from the city. “What happens if in the future, the Swan Lake corridor becomes part of Vernon?” he said. The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission says there’s a need to adjust boundaries because Vernon-Monashee is the most populated constituency in the region while Shuswap is the second smallest. “Public input recommended that if changes were needed to balance the population in this area, we could consider moving the community of Swan Lake from Vernon-Monashee to Shuswap without reducing the effective-
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Vernon officials are trying to maintain key infrastructure while keeping costs manageable. Council has received a review of the city’s asset management program, which was first developed in 2011/12. “We have a lot of old infrastructure built in the 1950s and 1960s and they are getting near the end of their life,” said Dowhaniuk Mark Dowhaniuk, infrastructure engineer. “But we have been doing a lot of renewal
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Local Crown lawyer retires case load street, and Simpson assaulting a pair of employees at a Vernon fast food restaurant. Both ended up with wins for Pontious with Lepage and Simpson being declared dangerous offenders, resulting in an indeterminate jail sentence for both. “The young girl from Armstrong was the most remarkable witness,” said Pontious. “She could remember specific details you couldn’t get from a professional witness. She picked up his cigarette butts and put them in her pocket for DNA analysis because she had watched that on TV on CSI Miami. “She remembered everything he had in his pack. The specifics of his type of hat. When he got caught, that gave us a very strong case. He was declared a dangerous offender and taken off the street likely for the rest of his life. For that, I’m grateful.” A typical Pontious work week depends on his case work. If he’s doing a dangerous offender designation, that’s something that consumes him completely and may take several weeks to complete. “Usually I do a multitude of things in a given week,” he said. “If I’m trial Crown, I usually have two or three trial days and do a number of trials, sentencing and bail matters. If I’m in Supreme Court, the case is generally set for a week so that’s generally what I’ll do.” After 37 years in court rooms, Pontious now plans to do quite a bit of travelling, spending time at his residence in Vancouver and do lots of reading and hiking. “I’ll be fine,” he smiled. “I’m looking forward to retirement. It’s time to do something different.”
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oward Pontious’ stint as a fill-in Crown counsel lawyer in Vernon lasted longer than he anticipated. Two of Vernon’s main Crown lawyers, Peter Favel and Dan McLaughlin, had been assigned to work on the trials of members of an organized crime gang known as The Greeks. That was in 2006. Pontious, 64, who retired in January, came to town to help out and never left. “It’s been a very good experience here,” said Pontious. “There were lots of interesting cases, memorable cases. I’ve done everything here from dangerous offenders to three or four murders down to bylaw enforcement. There was a big variety. Every day is different.” — Pontious Originally from Coquitlam, Pontious attended both Simon Fraser University and the University of B.C., where he obtained his law degree in 1976. He started his career with the New Westminster firm of Goodwin and Mark, officially called to the bar in May 1977. “I did a bit of everything there,” said Pontious, a divorced father of three. “I did bail reviews out of Oakalla (prison). Then I did a lot of foreclosure work, civil litigation, some family law, which I hated.” Pontious then moved to a firm in Vancouver to do more of the foreclosure work which, as he says, “is all about money and business issues and it’s pretty dull.” So he did some legal aid criminal defence work at the Vancouver Criminal Court offices in 1978 and won his first case. “My client was mentally handicapped and I could relate as I had a mentally handicapped sister,” said Pontious. “I felt quite good about helping him win his case and I enjoyed that experience.” He did some more cases, admitting to “getting his ass kicked” by big-name lawyers like G. Jack Harris, Russ Chamberlain and Dudley Edwards, before realizing a move to the Interior from Surrey, where he was living with his wife, made sense financially. So
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Former Vernon Crown prosecutor Howard Pontious has retired after a lengthy law career that began in New Westminster in 1976. Pontious took a job with Crown counsel in Kamloops. He would stay there for 25 years, though Pontious left the Crown after a couple of years to open his own defence practice. After his marriage ended, with three kids to support and tired of the hustle of private practice, Crown in Kamloops offered Pontious a secure position, which
he accepted in December 2005. Six months later, Pontious and his kids were on their way to Vernon. Two cases stand out for the veteran lawyer: the cases against Paul Lepage and Mark Simpson. Both involved awful sexual assaults against young female victims, Lepage kidnapping a young girl off an Armstrong
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City plan unfolds and transportation. However, there is Goals are becoming a push to expand the a little more clear for scope to include social issues. Vernon politicians. “The seventh one Administration has presented a draft coun- needs to be social planning and comcil strategic munity develplan and the opment,” said document Coun. Juliette covers from Cunningham. 2015 to 2018. “I’d like to “I’d like approach it to see each from a stratecouncillor gic position. champion one Economic item in partic- Catherine Lord development ular each year. and infraThat would bring items to the structure are important forefront,” said Coun. but so is community development.” Catherine Lord. The goal of regionAmong the key goals are regional col- al collaboration will laboration, economic include the master water development, parks and plan, a new art galrecreation, protective lery/museum, expandservices, public services ing Kal Tire Place and RICHARD ROLKE
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a possible boundary adjustment for the Swan Lake corridor. In terms of economic development, one of the focuses will be helping reduce the number of commercial vacancies. But Cunningham suggests the strategic plan may put too much emphasis on downtown. “It’s important to have a vibrant downtown but I am also concerned about other areas in the community that have empty spaces,” she said. “We should include other property owners and have mechanisms to help them. We have to be careful about equity.” City staff, though, insist the goals include assisting property outside of the downtown core to promote space for lease or sale. The strategic plan will go before council April 13 for further consideration. “Achieving the vision and its goals requires a number of deliverables over the next four years,” said Kim Flick, community development director, in a report. “The deliverables are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound. Administration will provide updates on the deliverables and goals every six months by way of a public report card for council’s consideration.”
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Political concerns are unfolding about possible privatization of hospital laundry services. Debate about the Interior Health Authority’s review of laundry ensued at the Columbia-ShuswapNorth Okanagan Regional Hospital District meeting in Salmon Arm Tuesday. “I don’t want to see it leave the area,” said alternate director Duane Hackett. IHA spends about $10 million a year to operate the laundry service and it has suggested $10.5 million is needed over the next several years to replace equipment such as washing machines. It’s currently seeking requests from proposals from companies to determine if privatization will proceed. “Is it more economical to improve what you have (infrastructure or to ship the laundry to Vancouver or somewhere else with the transportation costs?” said Hackett. “We want them to come back to us with a plan so we can scrutinize where they are going.”
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Other concerns are also coming from director Mikse Macnabb. “IHA hasn’t considered the greenhouse gases if they ship laundry to a remote location,” he said. Like Hackett, Macnabb questions the process IHA is following. “What parameters were considered to look at in-house laundry compared to external?” said Macnabb. “The feeling around our table is the information could have been more detailed.” IHA currently has five large and six small laundry sites with 175 employees. In Vernon, there are 15 full-time equivalent staff.
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A rally to support Canada’s health care system is moving ahead in Vernon. The event will be held in front of Vernon Jubilee Hospital Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Jacqui Gingras, federal NDP candidate, says residents should be concerned about $36 billion in health care cuts initiated by the Conservative government. “March 31 is the first anniversary of these draconian cuts,” she said. “Unless we as Canadians stand up to this government there will be $5 billion less for British Columbia hospitals and other facilities at a time when our aging population needs health care even more.”
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Support continues for an injured Vernon nurse. Friends and colleagues of Robin Orcherton have now organized an online auction on Facebook – Fundraiser for Robins Journey – to go along with raising funds at gofundme.com/robins journey. Orcherton was paralyzed from the neck down in a two-vehicle hit-and-run car accident in December 2014 at the intersection of Alexis Park Drive and 39th Avenue. She was heading home after finishing a shift at a local seniors care facility. Online bidding will be open on the Facebook page from April 6 to 13, and the auction closes at 8 p.m. on April 13. Many items have been donated for the PHOTO SUBMITTED auction and those wishing to add an item can Vernon’s Robin Orcherton e-mail donatetorobins- continues to recover from journey@gmail.com. an accident in December Items up for bid, so that left her a quadriplefar, include movie pass- gic. es, shock wave therapy treatments and many gift certificates for skin care products, restaurants and spa services. As of Wednesday, more than $11,200 had been donated on gofundme.com to help with Orcherton’s expenses.
Orcherton, a wife and mother, is currently at the GF Strong rehabilitation centre in Vancouver. “We have had am amazing amount of support from the community,” said Tina Berg, one of the people spearheading the fundraising efforts. “I also believe that when they hear she is a nurse there is a certain amount of respect for her in that she has given her entire career. Then to have this happen – and it was avoidable – touches the heart of many.”
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’ve been watching a lot of hockey lately, if the truth be told, as the NHL games take on more meaning inching closer to the playoffs, which is likely concerning to my wife as when the playoffs start the TV viewing goes to a whole other level, unfortunately. Well, at least as long as the Canucks stick around and right now it’s still a battle to get into the playoffs, see previous sentence for reference sake. Of course just when hockey gets interesting the spring yardwork blooms into play and that creates even more tension on the homefront but we’ll save that for another day, let’s just say it’s under negotiation and Glenn Mitchell so far things are fine. We actually launched the tree pruning and garden cleanup season last weekend, which to me is way ahead of schedule, and it actually felt good to clean up a little from the ravages of winter during a beautiful sunny day in the neighbourhood, and even reconnect with some of the neighbours too as we all got started on our outdoor to-do list. And apparently our to-do list is especially long this year, my homefront advisor, hi honey, tells me. But for now, back to hockey. Thank goodness. First and foremost, after an amazing March, I’m currently leading the in-house Morning Star hockey pool. I’m not counting my money at the table, so to speak, but I thought I’d mention it while I can and on at least that front the season can’t end soon enough. However, what a ride it’s been lately for beleaguered Canadian hockey fans. Of course the two exceptions, and it’s getting to be like Groundhog Day on these two fronts, are Edmonton and Toronto. Nuff said. But in Ottawa former Viper Andrew Hammond is starring as the Hamburglar in a movie that’s attracting national attention as the
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Senators take a run for a playoff spot after being left for dead at the trade deadline. The Disney-like movie hit a roadblock on Thursday night in New York, although Vernon’s Curtis Lazar scored his fifth of the season, but, hey, that just makes it better when they edge out the Bruins for the last playoff spot. Right? Then there’s the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames who are giving their playoff-starved fans a run for their money with a late surge for glory in cities where they likely didn’t think this would be the year, or maybe even next. The Flames especially thought this would be another rebuilding year (see Edmonton over the last decade for reference) but thanks to great coaching, a plucky young team that never says die and a work ethic that makes up for any lack of superstars and you have a team on fire (yes, it’s a pun) all year long. And the beauty is if the Flames and the Jets make the playoffs, the dreaded L.A. Kings likely won’t, but we won’t go there quite yet, although I guess I just did. Carey Price is writing his own hall-of-fameseason in Montreal and the Habs are a lock for the playoffs and hopefully a long run but they better start remembering how to score goals again, and pronto. Which brings us to Vancouver where former backup Eddie Lack is backstopping a playoff run, which at one point included the top three or four defencemen on the shelf, giving us fans at least some hope of glory, although anxiety and fear of failure still haunt us, Or at least me. But, mostly, it’s all great fun to be a Canadian hockey fan once again and the yardwork will just have to wait til June. Just kidding, honey, sort of. My only complaint is the NHL has to one day move to three points for a regulation win, two points for an OT or shootout win, and just one for an extra-time loss to make things even more interesting after the trade deadline and get away from teams playing for 0-0 ties and......ah, forget about it, just enjoy the dramatic run for the playoffs will you?
One has to wonder if members of the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission have been to Greater Vernon or are aware of its governance structure. If they had, they likely wouldn’t have made the recommendation to rip the Swan Lake area and a portion of the BX out of the Vernon-Monashee provincial constituency and shift it into Shuswap, which covers from Spallumcheen to well past Salmon Arm. Yes there may be just a few kilometres difference, but electoral area residents along Pleasant Valley and Old Kamloops Road and east to Silver Star Road associate themselves with Vernon. They work in the city and shop in the city. More importantly, though, the two electoral areas are partners with Vernon and Coldstream in critical issues such as water, culture and parks. Frequently, the jurisdictions have to lobby the provincial government and that’s likely to escalate as options for the master water plan are sought. Currently, just one MLA is approached, but the new model would see two at the table. The BCEBC has placed all of the City of Vernon in a single constituency. However, the commissioners neglect to consider that regular annexation applications means the boundary between Vernon and the electoral areas is fluid. Yes, larger cities in B.C. have more than one MLA because of their population base. But it’s unrealistic to consider the BX fire hall having one representative and BX Elementary, on the other side of the road, having another MLA. Public input is being sought on the commission’s recommendations. Hopefully local residents and elected officials will have their say.
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t the beginning of the new year, any permits that expire Dec. 31 must be renewed in January. Therefore, I dutifully go to Vernon city hall to renew my handicapped parking permit. The cashier informs me the permit cost has increased 100 per cent from $24 to $48 as of the Feb. 10 city council meeting. That is quite a jump in cost as these new permits were only instituted two years ago when the City of Vernon had an accessibility advisory committee. Last year, Vernon council voted to dissolve the accessibility advisory committee and this year, it voted to increase permit costs 100 per cent. I am naturally curious as to the reason for the increase. Checking with the city cashier, she confirms for me that there has not been a rush on sales of these permits. None of the downtown merchants tell me there been a great influx of handicapped shoppers taking advantage of the parking options. The next suggestion that I get is, ‘’someTEACHER REMEMBERED Although he has retired, Mr. Veysey’s legacy will live on through the way that he inspired all kids to dream, and not only dream, but work hard in order for those dreams to become a reality. Mr. Veysey was more than just an appreciated math teacher. He helped so many teenagers throughout his career with his stories and lessons. By understanding every student, Mr. Veysey was able to relate to the kids, and make a difference, no matter how small or big, in the lives of every student he taught. This thoughtful teacher once declared that he, “didn’t wish to fix the whole beach; instead, he was just a teacher, wanting to help every little grain of sand that he taught.” Throughout his career, Mr. Veysey obtained the positions of a vice-principal, principal, counsellor and math teacher. I was fortunate enough to have had him as a math teacher, and although he was more than just a math teacher, he was an outstanding one. The qualities that made him such a teacher were his approachability, humility, and
one should write a letter.’’ There are three basic requirements that qualify a person for this permit. The driver must have a handicapped parking placard that costs $15. This placard does not restrict the holder to handicapped designated spaces. The driver must have a valid B.C. driver's licence.
intelligence. Mr. Veysey didn’t just, “teach for the exam," although his students were always more than prepared for the exam. Instead, Mr. Veysey’s evident passion and deep understanding of math, inspired students to learn to love the subject, and work hard in order to obtain an understanding of a subject that can be so dreaded. As many students disliked math class, the students of Mr. Veysey’s class were always motivated, excited and interested. This outstanding teacher told us that he once received a card from a former student stating, “thanks for speaking truth to a broken generation.” I couldn’t put it any better. Mr. Veysey was truthful and thoughtful, and he told students to stop constantly worrying about what others were thinking of them, and instead just try and be themselves. As Mr. Veysey’s passion for his students was evident, he would stand up for us, and what was really right for the students. Mr. Veysey didn’t make a speech to “look good,” instead he took quiet actions to make a real change. Although he always entered and left the school discreetly, Mr. Veysey
The driver must be unable to activate the parking meter themselves. These permits are very specific and it means that without the permit, the driver must find some helpful person on the street to insert the coins or they take the chance that the bylaw compliance officer does not show. In great sunny weather and if they are
will never be forgotten by the hundreds of students that he taught. Hannah Bennison NO DOGS PLEASE I just wanted to respond to Chris Francis’ letter on unleashing Kal Beach for the winter. No. Please don't allow dogs on Kal Beach. I walk my dog on a regular basis. We hit all of the dog trails and parks especially in the Middleton Mountain area as I live out that way. Last year, the District of Coldstream put garbage receptacles all along these trails, as well as made bags available for dog waste. Well, as the snow started melting, there was dog feces everywhere, especially around the garbage cans. I'm sorry but dog owners just aren't responsible in picking up after their pets. I guess they figure the snow will hide it. You see it everywhere. I don't like to go to Kal Park as it's thoroughly disgusting. There's a dog run just down the street from Kal Beach and a great dog path running parallel to Kalamalka Road so I don't understand why Kal Beach is
not in a hurry this can be a challenge, in less than optimum conditions it would be somewhat different. Ask yourself how long you would wait? I do banking and other business on main street 15 to 20 minutes per stop, possibly three or four times per month, certainly no long-term shopping and I would definitely not require $48 in parking for the year. This permit is not cheap parking. It is so we won’t be penalized twice for being in a wheelchair or not being able to access the parking meters. Thanks to Mayor Akbal Mund and Vernon council, I did not renew my handicapped parking permit this year. If you see a myself or another person having challenges with the new, improved and more expensive parking meters, or trying to remove a violation notice from their windshield wiper, by all means offer some assistance. Serle Schoenberger, Past-chairperson of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Vernon
the only place in the winter to take your dog. Plus, people start to enjoy the beach right into November and come out as early as March to sit peacefully at the beach without worrying about being disturbed by dogs running around. I'm leaving the most negative thing for last, however. Imagine, being one of the thousands of tourists coming to this star attraction beach in the summer and laying your head where a dog has left his mark or your kids are playing in the sand and embark on the same said mark? Vernon has so many dog friendly parks and trails. Please leave those that don't allow dogs (and there a very few) for those people and children who choose to go to these parks for the reason that they don't allow dogs. Everyone I’ve talked to about this matter has laughed and scoffed, saying that they’ll never allow dogs at Kal Beach. Well, it looks like our council has been in discussion about this already. I encourage all those who do not want to see dogs unleashed at Kal Beach to contact their council members or their
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On April 5, 1996, nine members of the Gakhal and Saran families were killed by an estranged relative in Vernon. It’s one of the worst mass murders in Canadian history. In the past, the Gakhal family, in collaboration with community service agencies in Vernon, have held a vigil to commemorate the loss of these citizens to domestic violence. But the vigil will not be held this year as the family will be remembering their loss in private.
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Athletes aged 13 to 19 will tackle Silver Star Mountain Resort in the Canadian Junior Freestyle Skiing Championships. Competition will be held in slopestyle, moguls and big air disciplines beginning Wednesday. “These are the next generation Olympians trying to gain spots in the future on provincial and national teams,” said event spokesperson Ronda Barzilay. The nationals begin with slopestyle, where athletes make their way down, through and over a course comprised of a variety of features including rails, jumps and other terrain park features. Big air is an event that encourages athletes in all three Olympic freestyle disciplines to develop their acrobatic tricks and air sense. Skiers go off a 45-foot jump doing single and double tricks, hitting the jump in a forward or switch position. Pro skiers Noah Morrison, TJ Schiller, Joe Schuster, Josh Bibby and Justin Dorey – all former Vernon club members – got their starts in this event. Single moguls is an Olympic discipline where skiers have to negotiate bumps and moguls while racing down a straight line as fast as they can. Dual moguls is a World Championship event where skiers race head-to-head in knockout rounds. Slopestyle is on at the Rockstar Training Park from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be followed by awards, and then an athlete’s parade Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the village centre. Big air will be held Thursday in the lower Christmas Bowl from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, followed by awards at 5:30 p.m. Single moguls competition runs Friday, and dual moguls go Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days, down The Face. Awards Friday will be presented at 5:30 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Vernon Freestyle Ski Club members competing in nationals on their home mountain include: Big air: Patrick Dew, Max Fenn, Stirling Peters, Hayden Broderick, Elena Gaskell; Slopestyle: Dew, Peters, Zachery Fenn, Gaskell; Moguls: Jamie Rykuiter. Sponsors for the Canadian Freestyle Skiing Championships include: Bannister GM - Vernon, Silver Star Mountain Resort, Kal Tire, Helmut’s Sausage Kitchen, Monashee Powder Snow Cats and Ken Gaskell, CIBC Wood Gundy.
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Samme solid in shot put a toss of 14.94m, and set a personal best 14.06m to win the shot put. That toss was a personal best by 33 centimetres, and 1.11 meters further than anyone else in the field threw. “My specific thought (on the PB throw) was that it was very rotational (not the greatest technique), and then I watched it land, not thinking much of it but the distance looked really good,” said Groeneveld, who prefers the shot during indoor season, but would “way rather be outside throwing hammer and discus.” “It was my goal to get the gold and to finish with finally throwing a 14m throw, so it couldn’t have been better,” said Groenveld, who had mixed feelings about her college career being over. “I feel like I have done enough school but the track could keep going,” she smiled. “And it went by very quickly.” Groeneveld started track in Grade 8 and moved from running events into throwing events in university, much to the delight of Dinos’ throwing coach Eric Koo. “She’s been a dream, a real coach’s dream,” said Koo, a father of three who also coaches the University of Calgary Athletics Club (UCAC), “I don’t think I’ve ever coached anyone so dedicated. She works hard. She’s going to be very tough to replace.” For now, Groeneveld plans to look for a full-time job in her field, and she definitely plans to continue in sport whether it’s track or changing over to the winter sport of bobsled. “We have this test at the beginning of the year called the quad, it specifically tests speed and power and I always scored pretty good and that’s what they look for in people who bobsled, so I just might try it out,” said Groeneveld.
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Mom was in the stands. Her team did well. And while she didn’t have the results she’d hoped for, Samme Groeneveld couldn’t have asked for a better end to her college track and field career. Groeneveld, from Armstrong, helped the University of Calgary Dinos women’s track team place ninth overall at the CIS Canadian championships in Windsor, Ont. Groeneveld, 23, a 2009 graduate of Pleasant Valley Secondary School, placed sixth in the shot put with a best throw of 13.4 metres, and was 12th in the weight throw (similar to hammer throw except the implement has a shorter chain, and for women, the weight changes from four kilograms to 20 pounds so it doesn’t go as far and can be thrown indoors) with two fouls and one registered toss of 13.63m. “CIS was good, not what I hoped for but I did my best on the day and our team had some amazing performances,” said Groeneveld, cheered on in Windsor by her mom, Mary. “Mom was able to make it out to cheer me and the other Dinos on, so it was a perfect way to end my Dinos career.” Groenveld’s teammate, Niki Oudenaarden, won the bronze in the shot put with a throw of 14.01m. To qualify for Windsor, Groenveld, a former member of the Vernon AAA Track and Field Club, had a marvelous showing at her final Canada West championships, held in Winnipeg. The kinesiology major finished third in the weight throw with
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mate. Go to the Junior B Golden Rockets for a few months while we sort out our crease will ya Danny? We’re gonna go with Smitty (Austin Smith) in the playoffs and Royal Bank Cup, Just so you know, Danny. No hard feelings? Hampered by injuries and a six-game suspension for sticking up for a teammate in West Kelowna, Todoyschuk could have easily sat back and whined. Instead, he went the extra mile for the Vipers and his hometown of Vernon. He won the Community Award in addition to a $1,300 scholarship from the Blueliners Club. Both well deserved. “We had promos right from the start of the year,” he told me on awards night at Kal Tire Place. “I’m a local guy so it’s easy to ask me because I can’t say no. There was one where we got home at 6 a.m. from an exhibition game in Prince George. We didn’t get any sleep and we got off the bus and did the Terry Fox Run at Coldstream school at 7 a.m. It’s fun; I love doing stuff for the community.” When Ferner left the WHL Kamloops Blazer to take over from Jason Williamson a few days after the seasonopening Showcase in Chilliwack, there was loads of optimism in town. Ferner inherited a decent group that some hockey people figured may miss the playoffs. “They don’t know that,” said Ferner, when I told him what the Hot Stove Leagues were saying about the team. He brought in quality d-men Mitch Meek and Brandon Egli from the Victoria Grizzlies, signed rugged F Colton McCarthy from the WHL Prince Albert Raiders and added Rasovic for energy from the Fred Page Cup champion Coquitlam Express. Ferner received supreme leadership from captain Riley Guenther and alternates TJ Dumonceaux, Liam Coughlin and Kenny Citron as he taught the Vipers how to play the right way. They actually outplayed the Vees in Game 7 and the future looks bright.
“We had higher expectations,” said Dumonceaux, moments after that heartbreaking 2-0 loss Sunday night. “One lucky goal and it’s your season, and it’s tough, but you learn a lot from this. I’m pretty thankful I had Ferner for a coach for a year, and that coaching group (assistants Kevin Kraus and Eric Godard will be back). I met a lot of good guys this year and saved my best year for last in Vernon which was good.” Guenther, who took Top D-man honours, moved to Vernon after more than two years trying hard to earn ice time with the WHL Raiders and Tri-City Americans. He loved his two years here. “I’ll probably remember games like this. Penticton-Vernon, soldout barns, the atmosphere and passion the fans have for Okanagan hockey.” Rookie Jagger Williamson, who was a reliable player as a 16-year-old, hasn’t even grown yet. He gets ribbing because his mom drives him to and from the rink, but the Vipers love the kid. “It feels good to win Most Improved,” said Williamson. “Coming from Midget, I’ll take it. I think I was getting better and better. First game, I was a little antsy, but the older guys told me I’d get used to it and it took about 10 minutes. After that, it was all good and I found my spot.” Jagger was waiting for a teammate to get the rookie shoe-check when veteran Anthony Latina blindsided him with the initiation move. The Vipers lose 103 goals with the departures of Thomas Aldworth, Coughlin, Latina and Dumonceaux, but Ferner believes he can find that offence with a mix of returnees and prime-time recruits. Promising rookie Mitchell Oliver, who did radio colour analysis during the Interior finals, and Meek are the only d-men returning next year. Up front, leading scorer Liam Finlay, Riley Brandt and McCarthy will nicely complement the newbies. Jarrod Schamerhorn will carry the mail in net.
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Kevin Geistlinger’s front-enders Don Eyers, left, and Mike Watt tend to Jamie Sexton’s stone in the Vernon Men’s Curling Club championship final Thursday night. Geistlinger iced Sean Worth 7-4. Karen Mosure, backed by Carole Weitzel, Heather Kyllo and Jami Mitchell, edged Kim Slattery 7-6 in the ladies final, while Guy Schmirler, Mary Carr, Bill Carr and Linda Schmirler dispatched Brian Essington 7-6 in the mixed final.
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE WESTERN CONFERENCE (FINAL) B.C. DIVISION TEAM W L OTL SL PTS Kelowna Rockets 53 13 5 1 112 Victoria Royals 39 29 3 1 82 Prince George Cougars 31 36 2 3 67 Kamloops Blazers 28 37 4 3 63 Vancouver Giants 27 41 2 2 58 U.S. DIVISION Everett Silvertips 43 20 3 6 95 Portland Winterhawks 43 23 2 4 92 Seattle Thunderbirds 38 25 4 5 85 Spokane Chiefs 34 34 3 1 82 Tri-City Americans 31 38 0 3 65 EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION Brandon Wheat Kings 53 11 4 4 114 Regina Pats 37 24 5 6 85 Swift Current Broncos 34 33 1 4 73 Moose Jaw Warriors 32 35 4 1 69 Prince Albert Raiders 31 37 2 2 66 Saskatoon Blades 19 49 2 2 42 CENTRAL DIVISION Calgary Hitmen 45 22 1 4 95 Medicine Hat Tigers 45 23 2 2 94 Red Deer Rebels 38 23 5 6 87 Kootenay Ice 37 31 1 3 78 Edmonton Oil Kings 34 31 4 3 75 Lethbridge Hurricanes 20 44 5 3 48 LEAGUE LEADERS PLAYER GP G A Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland 59 63 55 Trevor Cox, Medicine Hat 69 29 80 Tim McGauley, Brandon 72 42 63 Cole Sanford, Medicine Hat 72 50 45 Cole Ully, Kamloops 69 34 60 Nick Merkley, Kelowna 72 20 70 Nicolas Petan, Portland 54 15 74 Adam Helewka, Spokane 69 44 43 Brayden Point, Moose Jaw 60 38 49 Adam Tambellini, Calgary 71 47 39 GOALIES GP MIN GA W-L-OTL-SL Carter Hart, Everett 30 1648 63 18-5-2-3 Taran Kozun, Seattle 60 3486 140 33-19-4-4 Jackson Whistle, Kelowna 50 2962 126 34-10-5-0 Mack Shields, Calgary 49 2630 117 27-16-0-2 Austin Lotz, Everett 48 2721 124 25-15-1-3
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GA 183 219 295 258 251
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199 237 201 229 242
340 263 221 221 215 195
219 238 245 266 257 308
289 268 240 245 217 195
203 213 227 248 204 308
PTS 118 109 105 95 94 90 89 97 87 86 AVG 2.29 2.41 2.55 2.67 2.73
PIM 35 57 24 71 32 79 41 59 46 30 SAV .915 .915 .909 .900 .901
Weinstein signs in AHL Morning Star Staff
Vernon Viper grad Stevie Weinstein has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. Weinstein, a 24-year-old Californian, rang up 5-18-23 with the Bentley University Falcons in his senior NCAA year. He played three years on the the Viper back line from 2009-11.
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Four Lincoln Lanes duos ended up on the podium at the Youth Doubles Bowling Zone finals held at Capri Valley Lanes in Kelowna. After six weeks, the top two doubles teams pins over average advanced to the zones, which was a three-game pins over average tournament. Koen Hampshire and Nolan Blaeser won gold in the bantam division (eight-to-10-year-old) with a total of 212 pins over average. The pair now advance to the provincial finals April 11 at Rev Lanes in Maple Ridge. Joshua Clarke and Kieran Nanda won silver in the same division, 197 pins over average. Patrick Kenny and Jason Herwig won silver in the juniors (11-to-14) division, 90 pins over average. The team of Trevor Kerr and Matt Desmarais won seniors (15-to-19) division bronze, 19 pins over average.
VIPER PLAYOFF SCORING VIPERS PLAYOFF SCORING PLAYER Liam Coughlin Thomas Aldworth Riley Guenther Liam Finlay Luke Voltin TJ Dumonceaux Riley Brandt Anthony Latina Colton McCarthy Brandon Egli Ken Citron Jagger Williamson Blaine Caton Mackenzie Bauer Luke Shiplo Johnny Coughlin Mitch Meek Linden Hora Mitchell Oliver Nicholas Rasovic GOALIES Danny Todoyschuk Jarrod Schamerhorn
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GP 11 11 11 10 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 8 11 7 11 11 11 4 3 MIN 381 328
G 3 4 3 3 3 2 4 2 2 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 GA 14 16
A 7 4 5 4 4 4 1 2 2 3 2 3 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 W-L-T 4-2 4-2
PTS PIM 10 2 8 8 8 0 7 8 7 0 7 10 5 16 4 10 4 28 4 2 3 10 3 4 2 0 2 8 2 8 2 4 2 6 0 2 0 2 0 4 AVG SV% 2.20 .930 2.93 .901
LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Maureen Vincent bowled a 550 triple to go 175 over her 125 average. Club 55 Men’s: Dennis Knaus bowled a 649 triple to go 148 over his 167 average. Ladies: Ashley Snow bowled a 928 triple to go 253 over her 225 average. Men’s: Peter Olsen bowled a 614 triple to go 173 over his 147 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Sue Neville, 306, 100 POA; Brian Neville, 100 POA; Wayne Schultz, 306, 305, 305, 305,915; Tom Wilde, 357, 822, 100 POA, 8 strikes in a row; Trudy Keller, 758; Matt Eisenhauer, 341, 312, 912, 7 strikes in a row; Bill Dennis, 325, 833; Kaitlyn Deleeuw, 310; Ashley Snow, 302, 378, 928, 100 POA; Zane Carswell, 320; Trevor Kerr, 327; Curtis Wallace, 327, 848; Trevor Rachwalski, 813; Al Pitcairn, 305, 100 POA; Sandra Harvey, 310; Ann Conway, 100 POA; John Orton, 308; Braydon Lutgen, 326, 100 POA; Tyra Hoggard, 361, 827, 100 POA; Henry Veldhuis, 323, 889; Yvonne Walker, 795; Tim Riordon, 100 POA; Maureen Vincent, 100 POA; Meredith Chambers, 100 POAs HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 250 Men Wayne Schultz, Matt 262 Eisenhauer CLUB 55 Ladies Chris Cooper 211 Men William Marchand 223 PEE WEE Girls Paige Lutes 114 Boys Reece Chisholm 127 BANTAM Girls Sierra Merry 133 Boys Drew Fiset 175 JUNIOR Girls Cassidi Breitkreutz 172 Boys Aidan Buckley 195 SENIOR Girls Kayli Breitkreutz 185 Boys Kevyn Hoggard 230
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Jack and Lily Edwards will celebrate 70 years of marriage April 2. Although they attended the same school and knew each other’s families, they figure the “Courtin’ Years” began when they were 16 — over a game of tennis. In the small town of Stonewall, Man., dating activities included bike rides out in the country, curling with Jack’s parents, snow shoeing, and weekly trips to Winnipeg to roam the shops and have dinner. While in his teens, Jack was employed by the local movie theatre as usher. Lily would go to the movie, and Jack would come and sit with her once the movie began. Jack signed up with the RCAF in 1943 where he was moved around Alberta and Manitoba in basic train-
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ing, returning to visit his girlfriend whenever possible. He graduated as an air gunner in 1944. Lily completed a business course in Winnipeg then assisted her father in his hardware store and at the Stonewall Quarry. Christmas 1944 they became engaged, with plans to marry at Easter. Jack was put on reserve in Vancouver in January 1945. He moved to Trail, B.C. to take on the job as a projectionist in the theatre. Lily (and her parents) joined Jack in Trail on Good Friday and their wedding took place on Easter Monday morning. They bought their first house, which they sold the following year to return to Vancouver (via the Kettle Valley Railway). As Jack was taking an electrical course, he was approached by B.C.
Telephone regarding employment; 37 years later, in 1983, he retired from B.C. Telephone. They continued to live in Vancouver and Coquitlam until moving to Vernon in 1988. Life was very busy as they welcomed five babies: Marjorie (Wayne), John (Edna), twins Howard (Cheryl) and Robert (Sue) and Paul (Sonya). They have been blessed with 13 grandchildren (eight of them now with spouses) and 20 great grandchildren with two more on the way. As well as raising children, activities during these years included part time work for Lily at the Red Cross and Zion Park Manor, camping in a tent trailer that Jack made (several years before tent trailers could be purchased), Cub leaders, curling, singing in the church choir, play-
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Lily and Jack Edwards were married April 2, 1945. ing piano and visiting in seniors’ residences, Women’s institute member (Lily), treasurer of John Howard Society of B.C. (Jack), longtime members of All Saints Anglican Church in Vernon, enjoying lots of bridge games, attending concerts, traveling…and always being there to help family and friends. Lily and Jack continue to live in Coldstream in
their own home with Wyatt, one of many delightful dogs who have graced their lives. They are loved dearly by their family, who got together for a family reunion to celebrate the lives and gifts of these two wonderful people last August. “We congratulate Jack and Lily with heartfelt thanks for all they have been in their family’s lives.”
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ONTARIO - “Why do I always get talked into these things?” We are at the end of a wonderful tour of the Stratford Festival’s Costume and Props Warehouse, the world’s largest performing arts archive, when we are afforded a chance to try on some of the stageworn costumes. I had hoped for Macbeth, Hamlet or Lear, but instead am coerced into dressing up as some Scandinavian opera singer, in gown, horned-helmet and golden pigtails, while the rest of the group giggles and snaps photos that I know will not be flattering. I had hoped for a Shakespearean lead man, but was rather playing the fool. Still, it has been an enlightening behind the scenes look at how the costumes and sets are painstakingly put together here in Stratford, the vibrant Ontario town which hosts Canada’s finest Shakespearean festival — an annual celebration of the Bard’s plays that is about to enter its 63rd year. I had taken my wife and folks to the Stratford festival on a summer’s weekend to enjoy Colm Feore’s bril-
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Macbeth hangs out in the Stratford Festival’s costume and props warehouse. liant performance as King Lear. It was my wife’s first visit to this beautiful and quaint town. The last time I had attended was to see Maggie Smith play the role of Lady Macbeth, and I guess that dates me – but more so my parents, who reminisce about the beginning of the Stratford festival, when they had attended performances under the big tent, before the theatres were even built. The fact that it shares the same name as the birthplace of William
town of 32,000. More importantly, many of Canada’s brightest performers have graced the Stratford stage, and had their start here. Stratford boasts the small-town life with the kind of world-class entertainment and cuisine that big cities dream of. Of course, there’s more to do in Stratford than theatre. The municipality’s support for the arts has fostered a strong, creative com-
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Hard work has paid off for Katie Matheson. A full-time hair stylist for five years, the 27-year-old, also worked at a restaurant in the evenings, squirrelling away her money with one goal in mind: to open her own business. Her determination has driven her to the place she wants to be in life and she is now the proud owner of Spruce Salon and Spa, an Aveda Concept Salon, on 30th Avenue. Raised on a farm in Manitoba, Matheson took classes in small business management and had her hair training paid for by Aveda in Manitoba. She then received a scholarship for the advance academy course at the Aveda Institute in Vancouver. “My mom and dad, a teacher and a farmer, never really had true separation between work and play. They do what they love and work hard to live the life they want. Their work is not just a 9 to 5 job, they carry aspects of it into their lives 24/7 because they are truly passionate about it,” said Matheson With a contented smile on her face, she stands in her salon that she painstakingly planned and created. With the help of local designer Leigh Eccles, her own sweat equity, as well as that of fiancé Dustin O’Ferrall’s, and the expertise of carpenter Danny Stein, her vision has been realized. The modern, classy look blends with natural country elements to make the space feel both cozy and trendy. “We (Eccles) clicked right away and had the same concept in mind from the beginning and I let her roll with it,” said Matheson.
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Katie Matheson, owner of Spruce Salon and Spa, has opened her new salon on 30th Avenue. She is also an Aveda-certified colour educator. A resident of Vernon for seven years, she decided to purchase Pure-An Organic Salon last summer, around the corner from her new place, but she was not content for long to keep business as usual. Seven months later she has closed the old location, opened up a larger space reflecting her own style, re-branded the business,
hired another stylist and added full esthetics services to the salon. “I like to have the ability to change or steer the direction of the business as well as the challenge of owning my own business and the high intensity,” said Matheson. In her spare time, she is also an Avedacertified colour educator and travels around
B.C. training new stylists on how to use Aveda colour. Joining her team is hair stylist Alicia Reid, esthetician Adeleen Mill, manager/ receptionist Anita and receptionist Lorraine Albert. “We are excited for more growth and more possibility,” said Matheson.
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Enderby businesses are being urged to add some creativity to networking. The Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce is looking at renaming its networking event. “We have heard that when the work day is done, no one wants to talk business, therefore naming it Business After Business equates to more business,” said Corinne Van De Crommenacker, general manager. “The chamber wants our members to have fun while networking with other business leaders. We are putting out a challenge to our membership to send us
your ideas and let us find a unique name for the event.” For any business interested in holding a, “Waiting for new name” event or wanting to pass along their name ideas, contact the chamber of commerce at 250-838-6727 info@enderbychamber.com. In other chamber news, there are some new faces around the office. “The chamber would like to welcome Kaylee Wells and Shery Hay to our team,” said Van De Crommenacker. “Kaylee will be taking over as office administrator and Shery will be working on programming for recreation services. Be sure to stop in and say hello.”
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A retired Vernon dentist has been recognized provincially. Dr. Marke Pedersen has been awarded the B.C. Dental Association’s highest award as honourable member in recognition of exemplary and sustained contribution to dentistry in BC. Pedersen moved to Vernon in 1971 and practiced until December 2013. During that time, he was president of the College of Dental Surgeons, inaugural president of the B.C. Federation of Dental Societies, served on the Canadian Dental Association board of governors and was recipient of many awards and honourary fellowships. For the last 13 years, Pedersen was director of the Pacific Dental Conference, which hosts 12,000 dental personnel at the Vancouver Convention Center every spring. Pedersen was also presented with a lifetime membership in the Thompson-Okanagan Dental association. He was one of five founding directors of the regional association.
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Hall rental rate debate sparked JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Some Coldstream politicians have staged their concern over a potentially precedentsetting act. The district has approved a request from the Rushing Wild Performing Arts Company to rent the Women’s Institute Hall at a substantially reduced rate. But not without opposition. “I think if you start setting precedents, you’re going to run into some problems,” said Coun. Richard Enns. The performers will be given a reduced rate of $15 for threehour sessions every Wednesday morning from April 1 to June 24 so that they can rehearse for an upcoming performance in Mexico at the International Festival of Dance. “We have rented the institute before for
other shows here in the Okanagan,” said Gloria Perrier, artistic director, in her letter to Coldstream. “And it has worked really well, the space and wood floor is perfect. We are renting it for our fundraiser in May as well.” The normal rate is $40 per hour, and there is a non-profit rate of $25 per hour (which the company is paying for its fundraiser in May). “I think it’s already a relatively low rate we’re providing,” said Coun. Gyula Kiss, who also opposed the $15 rate granted. But since the company had indicated that if they could not get the rate requested, they could not afford to rent it at all, a majority of councillors agreed to give them a break. “If there’s no one using it and they want to use it, fine,” said Coun. Doug Dirk. “It’s sitting
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The Interior Health Authority is moving ahead with energy upgrades at a seniors residence. IHA has received $120,000 from the provincial government for two hot water boilers at Polson Extended Care. “Through our efforts with the expanded carbon neutral capital program, health authorities have been focused on reducing carbon dioxide emissions and saving money in energy costs,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “By investing in these projects, the health system will able to reduce existing energy use and redirect money saved directly to support our health priorities.”
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Improvements are on route for some Coldstream roads. The district has awarded Peter Brothers Construction the job, at its tender price of $742,740. Those in line for construction are: Cosens Bay Road, Wyatt Court, Tassie Drive, Cactus Drive, Rochdell Road, Corona Court, Russet Drive, College
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The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill ten (10) positions on the Economic Development Advisory Committee from any of the following sectors: • Agriculture • Community at Large • Education • Finance and Business Services • Forestry and Logging • Health Services • Manufacturing and Production • Retail • Science and Technology • Transportation and Warehousing The Committee’s purpose is to provide recommendations to Council on policies and strategic initiatives that will further enhance Vernon as an ideal business and investment location. Membership on the committee is comprised of a total of 16 voting members who are appointed for a two (2) year term. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or visit our website at www.vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted no later than 4:30 pm, Friday, April 10, 2015. April
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Progressive Waste Solution will provide curbside collection of leaves and garden refuse in clear plastic bags on your regular garbage collection day. City of Vernon residents may put out an unlimited number of clear bags by 7:00 a.m. at the same location as your garbage collection pickup. All coloured bags will be considered as household garbage that is limited to the usual two bags or container quota. Please do not rake leaves onto the street that will block storm drains and jam the street sweeper. SPRING LEAF EXCHANGE I PICKUP - In an effort to encourage recycling and composting, residents are encouraged to put bags of leaves out a week earlier than the dates above for others to pick up for garden compost. Please visit our website @ www.vernon.ca Month
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The Speed Watch program will be in effect in Vernon school zones starting on April 1 at 7:30 am. The program is coordinated by Vernon Safe Communities Unit and is operated by RCMP Volunteers throughout the Vernon area in support of ICBC’s Road Sense initiative. For more information on the updated school signage in the City of Vernon, please goto: http:// www.vernon.ca/transportation/driving_carpooling.html Playground signage will be updated later this year. March
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Pleasant Valley Road Construction
Phase 1 construction on Pleasant Valley Road, between 20th Street and 41st Avenue, will start Monday March 30 and continue through to middle of June 2015. The work will consist of road reconstruction, new watermain, and replacement of storm and sanitary sewer piping. Pleasant Valley Road will be closed for the duration of construction but access to homes and businesses within the construction area will be possible. Traffic control will be in effect and detour routes posted in advance of closures. For more information regarding this project please contact Monahan Engineering at 250-503-1023 or visit the City of Vernon Capital Work Projects webpage at: http://www.vernon.ca/capitalworks
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Funds for future questioned JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Saving for a rainy day may be a good idea on a personal level, but it is a contentious issue when it comes to municipal money. “All municipalities struggle with how much you should put away,” said Pat Higgins, Coldstream’s director of financial administration. It’s an issue Coun. Gyula Kiss isn’t comfortable with, as he questioned Coldstream’s budget plans to set aside money for future replacement costs of infrastructure. “It burns me that we put aside extra money and then Gyula Kiss it becomes a slush fund,” said Kiss. But district staff defend its practices. “We’ve been fairly pro-active here in Coldstream to be on top of it as we can to reduce the burden on taxpayers,” said Trevor Seibel, chief administrative officer. In fact, some taxpayers would like to see even more funds put away. At the recent budget open house, one of the few recommendations received was that an additional three to four per cent tax increase be implemented to address infrastructure needs. There was also a request to look at drainage and flooding issues at the initial source and two requests were made to install sidewalks on Aberdeen Road. Council has included funds in the 2015 budget to install additional curb nodes and lighting to address pedestrian safety concerns. Enforcement drives away speeders Traffic enforcement on five ‘hot spot’ roads in Coldstream is proving worthwhile. Speeding complaints drove additional enforcement out on Buchannan Road, Aberdeen Road, Kalamalka Road, Middleton Way and School Road (in Lavington) between September 2014 and February 2015. During that period, 314 tickets were issued, the majority of which were dedicated to speeding. Ninety speed warnings and 124 speed tickets were issued. Other tickets handed out included 22 seat belt violations, seven stop sign violations, three distracted driving and 30 other along with the additional warnings and notices. The steady declining rate of infractions per hour also shows that the additional enforcement
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future.” At upcoming information sessions in Vernon, high school students, their parents, and anyone considering further studies for additional training or a career change are invited to hear from Okanagan College instructors and students – including Osborne – about the learning options available to them. The sessions will also provide information about university transfer credits, financial aid and awards, and discuss career options for those pursuing studies in arts, science and business. The arts and science information session will be held Tuesday at the Vernon campus lecture theatre. A business program information session will also be held in Vernon (room E102/103) Tuesday. All sessions commence at 6 p.m. Beyond receiving valuable information about programs offered by the college, those in attendance will also have the chance to hear about the academic and social culture on campus. “The college is a real community,” said Osborne. “I’ve taken courses at both the Vernon and Salmon Arm campuses. Because of the smaller campuses, the place becomes familiar. It was easy to meet friends and peers to help me study.” Instructors are also a key part of the college. Osborne credits the industry-expertise of the faculty for fostering an unexpected interest in sciences for him. He will pursue psychology and English when he transfers to the University of B.C. Okanagan next+dep year. “I’m an arts student, and had no science experience,” he said. “I took a biology for arts course at the college. The instructor would actually approach students when he felt as though clarity was not fully attained.”
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Deni Smith-Anderson, seven, reacts to a wiggly hen as mom Mel Anderson and friend Terica Snell, seven, watch at the Seedy Saturday event at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Tom Vangemert (below) sells seeds from his heritage plants to Claudia Sorensen (left) and Kira Sutherland.
DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM SPRING GARDEN WASTE/ LEAF DROP OFF PROGRAM The District of Coldstream’s 2015 Spring Garden Waste/Leaf Drop Off Program will begin on Sunday, April 12th, 2015 at its Transfer Station located at 10405 Middleton Drive. Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Open Sundays: April 12th April 19th April 26th May 3rd May 10th May 17th May 24th Garden waste is required to be in clear bags or bundles with compostable twine only (i.e. NO wire or plastic ties). This service is provided for Coldstream residents only. Proof of residency will be required. For further information, please contact the Publics Works Department at (250) 550-1505.
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Sunrise offers support for the grieving Cara Brady Morning Star Staff
Melissa Craven went back to the Sunrise Grief Retreat Society website many times in the four years following her son’s death. She lost Josh Vallely, 17, to suicide Jan. 27, 2010, but somehow kept going for her other two children and for her work. “I was carrying such a load that I knew I couldn’t keep going. There were other grief issues in my life over that time as well. One day, I had an anxiety attack, which was not at all like me. I just went to bed for a few days,” she said. “I looked at the grief retreat website again and knew that I actually needed to do it. I had always felt selfish doing things focusing on me although I had had help from various sources. The Compassionate Friends were very good; they told me about the society grief retreats. I could just picture the location, so peaceful.” Sunrise Grief Retreat Society board member and one of the retreat session facilitators, Barb Schimpl, said people come to retreat at the time it seems right for them, some not long after a loss and some years after bereavement. “Sometimes people are reluctant to take the time to look at their grief and they feel anxious about coming to a retreat,” she said. Craven felt welcome from the moment she arrived at the retreat site on a Friday evening. “I felt instantly loved and comforted and not judged. The place was everything I had pictured in my mind. I felt very blessed,” she said. “The first evening was a group session about what we would do for the days ahead and we did not have to talk if we didn’t want to. We were told about things like journaling and the theories of grief and relaxation exercises. I usually don’t sleep well but I had one of the best sleeps I had had in a long time.” Morning began with exercises and quiet time. The retreat is open to any individual spiritual path that is part of grief but there is no religious emphasis. “People shared the story of their grief over the weekend with everything held in total confidentiality in an atmosphere of validation and acceptance,” said Schimpl. “There is group time, private time with counsellors and time to be in the beautiful natural surroundings. There is a healing aspect to nature.” Craven had done art and some journalling years ago.
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Josh Vallely died from suicide Jan. 27, 2010, at age 17, leaving his mother, Melissa Craven, struggling to cope. When she attended a Sunrise Grief Retreat Society in the fall of 2014, she learned how to go on with her life for herself and her other children. The next retreat is May 1 to 5. “I opened the book and it just flowed out, I wrote, drew pictures and wrote poetry. It was very freeing. I still do the art and poems and journal. There are different therapies available and some people had never done any before. I think you have to be open to try them. I went to the healing touch twice. It was such a safe, comfortable environment,” she said. “I still do the Qi Gong, too. The retreat is a place in my heart now. There are so many amazing tools you are given, like recognizing what you are feeling and
what you can do. I was anxious about going back to everyday life but now I can go to the retreat in my mind when I need to. “I learned to live my life again. My children could see the difference in me when I came home and I asked questions so they benefitted, too. They got their mother back. I was changed, in the best possible way.” Schimpl said it takes courage for people to come to a retreat. “Love happens there. We are there because of grief but it is not all sad. There is laughter
and connection and learning that you can carry on, the hope that there is a way.” The next Sunrise Grief Retreat Society takes place May 1 to 5 at Deep Creek Retreat House near Salmon Arm. Early registration is essential as space is limited. The cost is $550 per person which includes everything. There is some financial assistance available. For more information email Schimpl at bgriefretreat@gmail.com or phone Andrea Hoye at 250-307-7850 or see www.sunrisegriefretreat.org.
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time with your baby has nutritional, psychological and emotional benefits. Babies benefit from cuddling. We want moms to nurse but for goodness’ sake don’t show the baby suckling your boob! It makes me laugh. If you do not want to observe this turn away. We can deflect our vision so easily with a simple turn of the head. But why is this offensive? I am just going to discuss breastfeeding, and this is not in any way reflective of anyone’s decisions. I believe with all my heart that parents do the best they can. All moms and dads with new babies have a lot on their plate — they are excited and scared about the challenges of parenting; they are tired, with your first you are on new ground here making mistakes learning,
being helicopter parents, over reacting and wanting to be the best you can be. There is great deal of information available to sift through and a great deal comes your way from other parents and parenting experts, generally those are people without children. I knew I wanted to nurse if I could and I was able. I was awkward at first, nervous but persistent. I loved nursing, in my mind a mother nursing a baby is a beautiful image and experience. I found nursing to be easy, economical, and a lovely time for me to spend with my boys. I am also a bit lazy, so nursing suited me well and Gord loved it because it meant no night time feedings for him. When my second was born I put him on the boob immediately — he did not have any other option. He also thought all women were food sources which made for some interesting reactions from women who wanted to hold the little precious. Sometimes when I nursed the youngest, the other
son was tucked under my arm and we read a story. They were healthy and continue to be so. I did nurse in public sometimes but mostly I sought privacy in a store dressing room if it was an emergency — the Bay was great — or on a bench with a blanket, in the car, in a bedroom at a party. There were times when this hunt was very frustrating. So now 25 years later and I am surprised that with our acceptance of so many lifestyles that a mother nursing a baby is offensive to some. If this is offensive to you it may be something you should examine as to why. I love to see a woman nursing a baby and have been so pleased to see this natural experience be more accepted. And I think it really is but it is those naysayers that unfortunately we often give our power to. I am offended by some behaviors: violence; horrible swearing; domineering behavior; rudeness; but a woman nursing a baby, no way.
Armstrong Toastmasters opens the doors Morning Star Staff
Armstrong Toastmasters is on the move. The club is celebrating its move to a new location with an open house on Tuesday and throughout April. “We would like to thank the chamber of commerce for allowing us to meet for so many years and it has been much appreciated,” said Estelle Noakes, with Armstrong Toastmasters.
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I tend to smile when I see a mom nursing in public because it reminds of that special time with my sons. Also because these women are saying, “we don’t need to hide to feed our babies.” I also smile when I see a young pregnant woman wearing a bikini proudly announcing to the world, “I am pregnant!” and there is definitely no shame in that! What I know about mothers is that they can be bears! There are lots of issues we can tackle; a woman nursing a baby in public without a blanket need not be one.
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March 29
okanagan historical society vernon branch Spring meeting March 29 from 2 to 4 p.m., Schubert Centre auditorium. Guest speaker Al Thorlakson, executive chairman, Tolko Industries Ltd., on “The History of Tolko.” He will discuss the growth from a Commonage ranch to a Lavington mill to a network of mills in Canada’s four western provinces. Guests welcome. the shoparama spring market Come on down and support a budding bunch of entrepreneurs, crafters, and home-based business. Baking too! Lots of new and unique products…all under one roof. Together with a fun shopping experience, you can support the cancer society and the food bank. There will be entertainment, goodies for the kids, door prizes and a yummy concession. Admission is free, however you are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank. March 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now in two great rooms at Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310-37th Ave. Like us on Facebook! he has risen! breakfast & worship service You are invited to The Vernon Church of Christ (4107 Pleasant Valley Rd.) for a free continental breakfast at 10:15 a.m. March 29 before worship services that end at noon. Call the church office at 250545-6892, email vernonchurchofchrist@telus.net or look online at www.vernonchurchofchrist.com for more information. vernon collectors clUb meets Last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. breakfast & mega meat draw Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., next to The Morning Star. Every week, we serve the best breakfast in town, 8 to 11 a.m., only $7; eggs Benedict $8, coffee included. Mega meat draw takes place second and last Sunday of the month starting 2 p.m., meat supplied by Okanagan Prime Cuts. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933. come & hear the gospel message shared simply and freely Sundays at 3:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., Vernon. Only the Bible, and all of the Bible. Everyone welcome; no collection.
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annUal bUoyant bUddies paddling for life Dragon boat breast cancer survivors team holds fundraiser pub night March 30 from 5-7 p.m. at The Green in Vernon. Tickets are $16 a ticket, includes burger, three salads and fries. Silent auction as well as 50/50 draw. For tickets please contact Mary Ellen at 250542-4559 or Val 250-545-9029. armstrong thrift store having 50 per cent off ladies clothing sale March 30 to April 2. Check out amazing selection of affordably priced jewellery with new items added daily. Upper room mission boUtiqUe sale March 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., One Day, One Dollar Ladies Day. All ladies clothing, excluding shoes, will be only $1 (no tax). All pre-shrunk capris, jeans, jackets, blouses, dresses, the list goes on! society for open learning & discUssion SOLD meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the People Place. March 30 featuring guest speaker Tamra Davison speaking about “Transition Through the Ages, Davison Orchards.” All are welcome. Please note: no meeting April 6, as it is Easter Monday. breathing exercises and yoga in the chair classes At the Halina Centre, Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. (March 30, April 20, May 4, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 10, 17, 20 and 27. Experience the therapeutic and healing power of yoga with Melissa of Blue Eagle Yoga. Classes are by donation only ($6 suggested). For more information, e-mail blueeagleyoga@shaw.ca. armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Dances held the first Monday of each month 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (no dances held July, August, September). Snooker Monday to Friday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Crib and bingo the second and fourth Monday of each month, 1 p.m. floor cUrling at the halina seniors centre Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, located behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. Everyone 50+ welcome! Come on out and learn a fun sport. Info., call: 250-542-2877. enderby cliff qUilters meet First, third and fifth Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. New members always welcome. More information at 838-7858. living with a compUlsive gambler? Someone you love have a gambling problem? You’re not alone! Please come to a Gam-Anon meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. (except stat holidays) at Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, room 201, use south entrance. It is worth the drive! Gam-Anon is a fellowship for all people affected by the gambling problem. fUn time at halina seniors centre Mondays 1 - 3 p.m., runs every first and third Monday of the month. Come to the first one and plan out the games for the upcoming weeks. A time to
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have fun and learn. Cost: 50 cents per session. Everyone 50+ welcome! The centre is at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For further info., call 250-542-2877.a halina seniors’ centre Hand and Foot Canasta takes place Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: 50 cents. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec. Centre. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. tops (take off poUnds sensibly) meets Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491.
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members. Everyone is welcome to come for a free breakfast. wood carving clUb meets tUesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Center, Polson Park. Info., Liz Doucette at 250-260-6043, 250-306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com overcomers’ meeting If you’re totally happy with the direction your life is going, great! If not, perhaps you should consider Overcomers; provides timely, measurable and attainable goals for dealing with personal issues of brokenness in a safe, caring environment. A 16-week program with daily journaling and a weekly meeting Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. at People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Info., Harold at 250-503-4582 or Thomas, 250-540-3678. madd meets Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Best Western Inn, corner of Leckie and Hwy 97 N., Kelowna. Call 769-6235 for info.
book stUdy at the centre for spiritUal living Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 at the centre, 2913-29 Ave. The book study now is based on The Adventure of Self Discovery, which get involved and make a difference! If you are a person is available in our bookstore. For more info., call 250-549-4399. 21st annUal lavington garage sale Registration will who enjoys spending time with seniors and wants to make a difbe held at the Lavington elementary school in the foyer March 31, ference in someone’s life…we have an opportunity for you! The April 1 and 2 between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Please have ready a list of Family Resource Centre’s Senior Support Volunteer program pairs items you would like to advertise, along with your address. Cost volunteers with clients who need a friendly, helping hand and a to register is $5 and provides you with the balloons to mark your listening ear. Training provided; next session runs seven sessions garage sale site, the radio/newspaper advertising and a listing on on Thursdays, April 16 to May 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at People the local map handouts. Community-wide garage sale will be held Place. Learn more at www.vernonfrc.ca or by calling Karen at the April 18 with a concession at the Jeffers Park ice rink pad. Contact Family Resource Centre, 250-545-3390. the north okanagan natUralist clUb Meets April 1 Edith Thoreson at 250-542-5072 or ediththoreson@gmail.com. free info. session on caring for me Join Paradigm at 7 p.m. at The village Green Hotel featuring guest speaker Lia Naturopathic Medicine’s counsellor Rhonda Rabuck for March McKinnon of the Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society. 31 at either 2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Caring for Me is a group in which vernon and district kennel clUb meets First emotional, mental, spiritual and social support is offered to the Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th family and friends who are caring for loved ones with chronic Ave. Opportunity to connect with others involved in many differor terminal illnesses. Regular drop-in session will begin April 7 ent dog sports in the area. Fun club with friendly people and new from 2-3 p.m. with a drop-in fee of $10/session at The Studio at members always welcome. Call Jayne at 250-545-0187 for info. Paradigm, #100, 2802-30th St., Vernon. More info.,778-475-3822. the ladies newcomers sUpper clUb Meets the first armstrong toastmasters Meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join our new location, Heaton Place at 3093 Wright St. Come join us in us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Rosie for learning communication skills in a safe and friendly environment. details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185. science in society speaker series Dr. Mark MacLachlan, Call Pat for more information, at 546-3276. open crib is alive and kicking at Schubert Centre, every with “Bug Shells and Butterfly Wings: Can nature inspire the creTuesday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Thursdays 7 p.m. We would love ation on new materials?” MacLachlan creates materials about onethousandth of the width of a hair and can only be “seen” with an you to join us. Play some good cards and meet new friends. hold yoUr event at the schUbert centre Great place electron microscope. Many of these materials mimic the structural to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, memorial service, birth- features used by nature, such as in the coloration of beetles and day party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and a lot more in between. butterflies. These materials are important for developing reflective They can accommodate up to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 window coatings, sensors, and many other applications. April 2, at in the banquet room (with its own entrance), up to 50 in meeting 7:30 p.m., Okanagan College Vernon Campus 7000 College Way, room and 75 in Coffee House and are famous for their catering. Coldstream. Tickets at the Okanagan Science Centre in Polson Park The centre also provides meals for The Meals on Wheels program. or call 250-545-3644; $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 250-5494201 for further information or to book your event. silver star rotary clUb meets Tuesdays • Wheel Alignment from 6:46 to YOUR ICE 8 a.m. at the FIRST CHO N- • Glass Express IO Village Green IS L L O • Detailing FOR C T Hotel across from N E ID C C A • Diagnostics the Village Green REPAIR Centre. This is a fun, friendly, No Waiting • No Appointment Necessary social club supporting local FixAuto FixAuto FixAuto community and Star Autobody Manfred’s Autobody Pro Body Shop international ser2814 37 Ave, Vernon 6252 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon 391 - 5 Ave, Salmon Arm vice, and we are 250-545-2291 250-549-1711 250-832-4097 looking for new
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Artists’ prints are clever and cool
Headbones opens exhibit featuring UBC Okanagan print-making guru Briar Craig and his former student Steven Lee Scott Contributed to The Morning Star
Seated in an urban context, Briar Craig gleans from society and as if analyzing the pottery remains of an ancient civilization. Just as an archaeologist sifts through the sands to unearth evidence of the cultural picture of a time gone past, Craig filters his findings and then applies his technical expertise to the material so that we are convinced of its veracity. For instance, he has worked with found notes and within the university environment where he works, there are many of these daily reminders, small voices prodding the writer to do this or that. Craig lights on one, often finding it discarded, and then overlays or underlays it with random or complimentary elements so that the original message shifts to absorb a new perspective. Then by using his art, he edifies the sorry original so that a new dignity is achieved. The humble note is raised in status, often enlarged in size, and becomes an object to be cherished, a piece of original art that embodies meaning. A professor in the creative studies department at UBC Okanagan, Craig also inspires students in his field of expertise, printmaking, as will be seen when he and one of his fellow students, Steven Lee Scott, show their work in their exhibitions Urban Clever and Urban Cool at Vernon’s Headbones Gallery. The founder of the Okanagan Print Triennial, which is currently on exhibit at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, Craig’s print work could be termed as easy going, says Julie Oakes, owner/curator at Headbones.
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UBC Okanagan printmaking professor Briar Craig, left, and former student Steven Lee Scott show their prints in the exhibitions Urban Clever/Urban Cool at Vernon’s Headbones Gallery starting Friday. “This open friendliness also lends accessibility to the grander ideas embedded in his work,” she said. Craig has a long practice of using dictionaries, taking the first word at the top of the page, or the last word at the bottom, and combining these unconnected words in a new way in his prints. The result has a jarring familiarity which brings into question the very concept of language and the usage of words, said Oakes. “With social media and the internet taking up more of a percentage within personal profiles and experience falling behind as a result, Craig has arrived at a solution of sorts for this absence of real life within our complex contemporary society,” she said. “He takes the scraps from our culture and brings them back into the realm of appreciation. It is only in the recycling that the original object gains significance.” Craig’s practice employs a sophisticated process, one that has advanced along with technological progress and urban privilege. He uses high-end cameras and equipment to burn
photographed images onto a silk screen that is then inked by hand and pressed onto paper. This is passed through a UV dryer so that multiple colours can be printed in succession. “It involves extreme precision, patience and perseverance to build up the tonal richness,” said Oakes, adding that alongside the solid authenticity of Craig’s works runs a continuous line of humour. “The comic impact from the combinations of words when submitted to his rearrangements often result in a serendipitous lightness.” Although he also inserts sticky notes into his pictures, most of the material for Scott’s prints are drawn from the counterculture rather than mainstream. “Steven’s etchings and lithographs have a darkness presiding that is in line with the scifi, biker, tattoo images that he employs,” said Oakes. “He uses names of historical figures taken from military history, Latin phrases and oblique references to a future time. The text font is classic like old fashioned typewriter let-
ters blown up.” Visitors can meet Craig and Scott at the opening reception for Urban Clever/Urban Cool, Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Headbones, located at 6700 Old Kamloops Road. The exhibition continues to May 9. Oakes and her partner Richard Fogerty will also introduce Headbones new artist-inresidence Rose Sanderson at the opening. Travelling abroad from her last home in Bristol, England, Sanderson will be investigating cartography as a means of recording her journey and experiences through Canada and the U.S., and as a way of mapping the memories through her art. “Over the past year I have been travelling around North America, including British Columbia. By road and sea I have been exploring the many aspects of the vast and varied landscapes. My journey has opened me up to new experiences and ideas that I can’t wait to develop in my art work,” she said. Sanderson will be at Headbones until April 30.
Vernon author to release two new children’s books this summer
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Fresh off releasing How Perfectly You! (And Peabody Too!) in September, Vernon author Beth McCarthy Marks is about to see two new children’s books published this summer. The Doubt Booger is a fun and whimsical story about the thoughts and fears that control us, she said. The characters in the story (with a little help from Reality
Raven) learn that scary situations aren’t always what they seem. “I think what I like best about this title is the way that it puts a comical spin on real circumstances that children have to deal with. It creates a safe space for kids to connect with real emotions they might be feeling,” said Jadon Ward, who is working with Okanagan Publishing House on both projects. The Doubt Booger, which is on
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track to be published in June, is illustrated by Nadine Wilson of Vernon. In addition to owning Nadine’s Fine Art and Frames and being president of the Downtown Vernon Association, Wilson is an accomplished artist. “She has already finished some of the illustrations for the book and the results have been stunning,” said Marks. “Nadine hit it out of the
park depicting the Doubt Booger and other characters in my second book, a story meant to encourage confidence in kids and adults.” Mark’s third book, I See You, also set for release in June, follows the story of Ronnie, a young boy and his lovable dog Buck. Through their interactions on the Gilmore’s farm, their story reminds readers to view people as they really are. “This is a finely crafted tale,” said
Ward. “Not only will children find their attentions captured by its storyline, they will learn that people are more than their appearances.” Kelowna artist Alex Fong has provided the illustrations for this title, and Marks says she anticipates great things from the collaboration. More information on the books is available at OkanaganPublishingHouse.com.
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he advent of spring is here and many gardeners are already tilling the soil and planting lettuce and peas. But not everyone keeps a garden. For some people it is simply enough to read about gardens of a different kind. The Savage Garden (2007) by Mark Mills is certainly about a different kind of garden. It is a remarkable story of suspense set in the hills of Tuscany about two murders, 400 years apart, and the ties that bind them together. Adam Strickland, a young Cambridge scholar, is sent to Tuscany by his professor to study the memorial garden of the Villa Docci, a garden built in the 14th century and dedicated to the memory of Signor
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and her husband, now dead, insisted the area be sealed and preserved forever. A Savage Garden is an engrossing suspenseful novel, with a tight plot, entertaining and rounded characters and a captivating setting. The layers of the Villa Docci’s past are peeled away, like the layers of an onion, to reveal a compelling tale of love, greed and murder. The Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin (2011) by Erik Larson is a narrative non-fiction work that captures the surprising nuances and complexity of a terrible period. It is an unvarnished eyewitness account that sheds a remarkable light on why the world did not recognize the perilous threat posed by Hitler until Europe became awash in blood and terror. The time is 1933 and William F. Dodd, America’s first ambassador to Hitler’s Germany, arrives in Berlin with his wife, son and flamboyant daughter, Martha. At first Martha is entranced by the courteous, handsome SS soldiers surrounding her family and their ebullient enthusiasm for restoring Germany to world prominence. In fact, she has one affair after another, including one with the first chief of the Gestapo. Dodd soon realizes the true character of the New Germany and watches with alarm as evidence of Jewish persecution mounts, confirmed by chilling first-person testimony, the press is censored, surveillance increases and drafts of frightening news laws begin to circulate. Unfortunately, the State Department back home remains indifferent, despite the telegraphs of mounting concern they receive from Dodd. The Garden of Beasts is a grim read at times but it vividly captures the oppressive, tense atmosphere and events of the Third Reich in real time, including unforgettable portraits of its leaders.
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Dust off those dancing shoes and brush up on your foxtrot, Charleston and American tango. The Roaring Twenties Fundraising Gala in support of the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives takes place May 23. The 1920s themed dinner and dance will be held at Paddlewheel Park Hall overlooking picturesque Okanagan Lake, and guests are encouraged to wear their best vintage attire
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The Constant Gardener (2010) by John le Carre is a compelling, passionate tale of the dark side of rampant capitalism crafted by one of the finest writers in any genre. Tessa Quayle, a beautiful young lawyer, is killed after discovering a pharmaceutical firm and devious doctors are surreptitiously testing a flawed drug on poor Kenyan villagers. Her husband, Justin Quayle – an amateur gardener, aging widower and British High Commission bureaucrat– sets out to find the killers and stop the dangerous drug testing himself. The author is a master at drawing eminently credible characters in depth, including the remarkably charismatic and idealistic heroine, and the plotting is unparalleled in this work, as one would expect with Le Carre at the top of his form. He authoritatively describes settings as diverse as Nairobi, Elba, Switzerland and Canada and it is clearly evident he knows how the world works much better than most novelists writing today. These three titles are available through the Okanagan Regional Library www.orl.bc.ca.
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deeds committed by men past their prime. What I watched was a film that felt like it was ripped from recent headlines, with a very believable plot acted out by actors who had reasonable boots to fill. Sean Penn spends a lot of time with his shirt off so you can see that he’s got the muscles to fit the bill and the other men he destroys, while admittedly being lousy shots, stay down when knocked down. I think it’s probably fair to say this is a “man’s movie.” Annie seems to be the prize in the film; she spends most of her time running, cry-
ing and being pulled between the good and bad guys. Gunman isn’t really breaking any new ground, but rather than be laughably ridiculous, like a lot of action movies, it at least kept me engaged. It also has a message. HOWE: Yeah, the message is that I am fed up with 50-plus year olds running around making the same movie but with just a different title. It’s not that Gunman is a bad movie, it’s just that we have seen the same story, but in a different part of the world. We’ve been to Turkey, Mexico and now Africa in the last 12 months with
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different actors in films with same plot and outcome. Don’t get me wrong, Penn does a fine job, better than Liam Neeson in the Taken movies, but why does Penn have to take his shirt off every five minutes to show how ripped his body is? It’s like he’s advertising to the ladies, who aren’t coming to this movie. TAYLOR: The muscles helped convince me of his capability. Similarities to Taken could stem from the fact that Gunman was at the helm of the same director, Pierre Morel. The other fact that might be helping this film be a little more enjoyable than other action films is the depth of the backstory, based on the noire novel, The Prone Gunman by French novelist Jean-Patrick Manchette. As I mentioned, basing the film in the world of greedy corporations who will do anything to make money also helped maintain my interest. HOWE: So if it’s a double crossing, lots of shooting, lots of killing type of movie you’re after, then this is right. – Taylor gives The Gunman 3 months in the gym out of 5. – Howe gives it 2.5 non original scripts out of 5.
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The Rotary Youth Exchange program is a year-long international exchange for students between the ages of 15 and 19. This program has been one of Rotary’s best known service projects since 1929. It is an amazing opportunity to develop cultural awareness and strengthen international connections. Silver Star Rotary has participated in the program every second year for over 16 years. Outbound student selection starts in September and the Rotary Clubs in Vernon usually send out three students each year. We’ve hosted outstanding students from France, Germany, Brazil, Belgium and India. Activities for all exchange students in the District include the Penticton weekend in September, Silver Star Resort in December, Revelstoke in February, Youth Leadership in May, District Conference in June as well as the Bus Tour! Marie, our 2013/2014 inbound student from France said, “To be an exchange student means enjoying lots of opportunities. The first one is certainly to learn the language. I feel like I have made huge progress since September, even still the first question I get when I’m having a conversation with somebody is, ‘Where are you from?’ It could be the accent. “I am getting to know the culture by living with true Canadian Families and I’ve learned to be more open by
discovering the differences from home, like getting up at 4 am to cheer on an Olympic hockey game. As an exchange student I am also introduced to every friend and relation when I hang out with my host families or Rotary club. I meet a lot of great people and am part of the community. When I return to France, I will have friends all over the world, from W.L. Seaton, and also exchange students like me. “This year I am learning not only about Canada but also a little bit from everywhere by chatting with foreign students living the same experience. Going on an exchange is lots of fun, I have discovered so much in such a short time. I thought a year would be long, but I now realize that it will pass very quickly, maybe too quickly. I have also learned that living in a foreign country can be frustrating when you are struggling with the language, or sometime feeling homesick. But it’s a great experience, one I will forever treasure and I’m very grateful to have ended up in Vernon where I’m having such a good time. I would like to especially thank the Silver Star Rotary Club for offering me an unforgettable year.” The story continues. Lukki, a former exchange student has returned to Vernon to work at Silver Star Resort this winter. Our outbound student is headed to Finland. And we look forward to meeting our inbound student from Sweden, who arrives in August.
Doortje Geelkerken is Kalamalka Rotary’s outbound student hosted in Spain. Following are excerpts from her blog: “From the moment I set foot in Spain, my host families here have been nothing but amazing, welcoming a red headed Canadian girl into their home to live with them for nearly a year - organising everything, driving me to different places and taking me on adventures all over Spain. But most importantly, making me feel so comfortable and making me a part of the family. These are really my new homes away from home and I am so happy I got to live here. They are making my experience in Spain amazing and I am really thankful for everything they do for me. Words cannot explain how much I appreciate them. It’s funny how a stranger just a few months ago can become someone you really trust and can share anything with. “I switched host families in February. I think this is probably the most difficult part of exchange for me so far because you are leaving a group of people you are so comfortable with and who have helped you with everything to have the best experience possible. I also think this change is good because you really get the feel for the culture and the differences between Spanish families. I am very happy with my new
family and really enjoying my time with them. They have two little boys of three and five who are absolutely adorable. They also help me with my Spanish, which is always a bonus. “This past weekend was spent in the City of Valencia experiencing Falles, a traditional celebration held annually in commemoration of Saint Joseph. The term Falles refers to the many monuments created for the celebration. Each neighbourhood in Valencia has an organized group, the Casal Faller, that works all year long holding fundraising parties and dinners (usually featuring the famous dish paella). The goal for each Casal Faller is to construct a monument. These Falles were magnificent - some are very large and extremely well detailed. The celebrations conclude at the end of March when all the Falles are brought together and burned in the main city square. During the weekend, there was a constant display of fireworks all throughout the night and kids setting off their own in the streets. “I can’t believe that it is already March! Time has been flying by here in Spain and I have passed the halfway point of my exchange, which I am sad to think about. I absolutely love it here. The weather is also warming up here. Today it was a nice 17 degrees and the sun was shining.”
Doortje Geelkerken with one of her host families in Spain.
Lukki in the Monashees.
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Armstrong Armstrong Rotary has been actively involved in the International Student Exchange program ever since the club was formed. Since 1979, the Armstrong club has sent 39 students abroad to 23 different countries around the world and hosted 36 students from 20 countries. Armstrong’s inbound student this year is Hiroe Funazaki from Japan. She is attending Pleasant Valley Secondary School and will be hosted by four families in the community. She is currently living with President Pat Nelson and his wife, Debbie. Two students were sent abroad this year by the Armstrong Club. Alexandra King is spending the year in Germany while Lauren Shykora is in Taiwan. Both girls will be returning home to Armstrong in mid-July. Their families have told us that the girls are having an absolutely wonderful experience. Hosting inbound Rotary students has been a popular addition to the community. Each week, students attend
the regular Armstrong Rotary meetings and participate in Rotary community projects. When first arriving at Armstrong in late August, the students get to know Rotarians by helping with the parking area for the Interior Provincial Exhibition. “This is an important time for the new arrivals to Armstrong,” said President Nelson. “They get to work with Rotarians and volunteers and gain a real flavor of our community.” Outbound students from Armstrong have spent their year on exchange in Italy, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, Netherlands, Finland, Japan, India, Venezuela, Turkey, Argentina, Australia, Germany, Spain, Philippines, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Ecuador, Switzerland, France and Taiwan. “Some of our former inbound students have even returned for a visit to Armstrong years after their exchange here,” said Exchange Co-ordinator John Irving. “It’s always good to see them and catch up on their busy lives.”
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Bridge by Phillip Alder MOVING CARDS CHANGES CONDITIONS This week, we have looked at pairs of deals in which a minor change in the cards results in a major variation in the right declarer-play or defence. Here is the last one. What should happen in four spades after West leads the heart ace? East raises one heart to four hearts because he knows that his side has at least a 10-card fit and does not have the normal highcard values for game. There is a saying that a pre-emptive four-heart bid by one side is a transfer to four spades for the other side - hence South’s overcall. Yesterday, the defenders’ clubs were 3-2 and spades 4-1. Then, after West began
with two rounds of hearts, the only way home against best defence was to discard a low diamond from the South hand, a loser-onloser play. Here, though, South must ruff the second heart, draw trumps, and knock out the club ace. If he makes the loser-on-loser play, West can cash his club ace and give East a club ruff. But how would West know to do that? On the second heart, East will play his lowest as a suitpreference signal. (East, with a desire for a diamond shift, would play his highest heart. With no preference, he would drop a middle card.) East should also try to steer his partner that way at trick one, playing his heart three. West, if confident that
East has five hearts for his game-raise, should realize that playing a second heart cannot help. Reading the three as a suit-preference signal, he will cash the club ace at trick two and lead another club. In both of these scenarios, the later defensive diamond trick defeats the contract.
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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Drive and focus will bring you the results you are striving for. Make a commitment to finish what you start, and let others know of the progress you are making. Be willing to learn from the mistakes of others. A lucrative partnership can be established, with the proper guidelines.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Don’t get caught up in petty disagreements. The problem that arises will work out in your favour if you are adaptable. If you share your ideas, your value will be recognized. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Keep moving. Get out with friends or relatives and have some fun. The busier you are, the happier you will be. Be a participant and a contributor. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Reevaluate your position. Determine what you want to accomplish and formulate a plan that will help you achieve your goal. Don’t depend on others to show you the way. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your sensitivity will likely lead to an unintentional slight that hurts someone’s feelings. Choose your words carefully and don’t take offence if someone is critical. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Don’t get involved with behind-the-scenes intrigue or shady behaviour. You will be judged by your actions, making it important not to get involved in acts that might tarnish your reputation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You have a lot to offer. Get involved in an organization that helps underprivileged people. With your compassionate and caring attitude, you will make a meaningful contribution.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Don’t allow petty grievances to destroy your life. Let others have their say. Honesty and compromise will be your best bets. Remember that there are two sides to every story. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Get in on the action. A new challenge is waiting for you, so jump in and take
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Ivan Hlynsky
was born on October 6th, 1922 in Kulivci, Romania and passed away on March 24th, 2015 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 92 years. Ivan will be lovingly remembered by one son, Steve Hlynsky; one daughter, Eatalie ;>esͿ nderson; three grandchildren, 'erry, Richard and hrisƟna; and two great-granddaughters, Danika and Sydney. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine on October 16th, 1972; and one grandson, Christopher on January 1st, 2003. Those wishing to pay their last respects to Ivan may do so at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 from 7:00-8:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at the Vernon ChrisƟan Fellowship, 4506-29th Street, on Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Charlie Whitley oĸciaƟng. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. As an edžpression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Ivan to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital FoundaƟon, designated for the Drs. McMurtry & Baerg Cancer Center, 2101-32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2.
DOREEN (KOZUB) JONES January 24, 1932 - March 22, 2015
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Wayne Gilbert Ashton May 7, 1941 March 19, 2015
We are sad to announce the passing of Wayne Ashton on March 19, 2015 but grateful that he lived to see the beginning of another spring. Wayne leaves his beloved wife of 48 years, Janet; three darling daughters: Anna-Marie (Bob), Marissa (Shawn), and ChrisƟna (Leon); and his cherished granddaughter Brigit. He also leaves his brothers: Gary (Marielle), Brian (Kay); brotherin-law Darrell Winterlik; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Janice; Michael, ScoƩ, Teisha; Brad, ScoƩ; Bryn, Kalen, and Travis and their families. He is predeceased by his father and mother Bert and Peggy Ashton; father and mother-in-law Frank and Jean Winterlik; brother and sister-in-law Kenton and Lynn Bird; brotherin-law John Winterlik, and sister-in-law Maureen Winterlik. Wayne was honored to be 2014 CiƟnjen of the zear in Armstrong, BC. His landscape painƟngs captured the beauty of the Okanagan. His work with Asparagus Theatre was one of his greatest joys in life. He owned and operated the Good Time Beauty Salon in Armstrong for over 25 years. A special thank you to Wayne’s medical team for their edžperƟse and compassion - Dr. Naude, Dr. Viljoen, the community nurses in Armstrong, and the nursing staī at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. DonaƟons can be made in Wayne’s name to any cause that is closest to your heart. A celebraƟon of his life will be held at Asparagus Theatre (Centennial Hall and Auditorium) in Armstrong, B.C. on April 4 at 1 pm, with recepƟon in the adjoining hall to follow. Expressions of sympathy and memories of Wayne can be shared at www.myalternaƟves.ca CremaƟon arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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MACMILLAN Margaret (Peigi) Isobel Macmillan (born November 1, 1940 in St. Catherines, ON) passed away quite suddenly on March 11, 2015 while travelling at the San Jorge Eco-Lodge, Ecuador. Peigi was a very experienced and much loved classroom educator in several B.C. school districts, a volunteer in her community, a seasoned world traveller and passionate patron of the arts. She was a talented professional artist, an ardent birder and a profound lover of nature. Travel was an adventure for her right up to the end of her joyous life. Peigi is greatly missed by her husband Harvey of Enderby; sons Jeffrey and Sandy Plotnikoff of Toronto; daughter Andrea Russell of Galiano Island; stepson Sean Macmillan (Elizabeth) of the Isle of Wight; brother James McCallum of West Vancouver; sisters Renee Prine of Westport, WA and Janet Dallas of Vancouver and numerous close family relatives and dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth McCallum. She was cremated as per her wishes. There will be no service by request, but donations may be made in memorium to the BC Naturalist Society (www.bcnature.ca).
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Patrick Ronald (Irish) Balfour Oct. 31, 1929 March 31, 1985 He was from the “old school”, and raised a family of independent thinkers, like himself. He fought in a war, faced more than his share of health challenges, then lost the cancer battle at the young age of 55 years. 30 years later he remains our inspiration and guiding light. Ron’s boys....Pat, Mike, Terry and Tim. Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy. Eskimo Legend
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Jean seemed to have coined the term ͞social buƩerŇy͟ and cherished the Ɵme with her many friends, traveling, dancing and sharing a glass or two of wine. All who knew her well, at one point, have fallen vicƟm to a hard fought baƩle over Crib or Scrabble. Few could surpass her uncanny knowledge of two- and three-leƩer words.
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DOUGLAS BRUCE April 1958 ~ March 1999
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Jean came to Canada at 3 years old with her family and aŌer marrying Jack, she made her home in Brooks, Sylvan Lake, Edmonton, Calgary and Įnally Vernon. She had a long career with Woodwards, but her life truly was deĮned by her love for her friends and family. She was so proud of her four children ʹ Myrna, Jack (Brenda), Dennis (Anna) and Pat (Kevin) ʹ each of who are a reŇecƟon in their own ways of her tenacity, stubbornness and spirit. She lives on today in the souls and hearts of her nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Those who would like to leave words of remembrance may do so at pleasantvalleyĬ.com. A ͞CelebraƟon of Jean’s Life͟ will be held later this summer.
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Jean passes on from this world to meet up again with her daughter Myrna; husband Jack; sisters Beverly, BeƩy and Margaret; beloved friend, Slim; and many gracious, close friends. Words cannot express our graƟtude and appreciaƟon for the wonderful staī at both Carrington Place and Hearthstone Manor who loved and cared for her as they would their own family. You held a special place in her heart and life.
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Jean Alice Beaton Jean Alice Beaton (nee Welch), age 89, passed away peacefully the morning of March 22, 2015, in Vernon, B.C. She was born December 12, 1925, in Birmingham, England.
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The Lavington Fire Hall is currently accepting applications for the position of paid on-call volunteer firefighter. Requirements for this position are: reside in the Lavington fire protection area, min. 19 years of age, valid B.C. driver’s license, criminal record check, current driver’s abstract, good physical condition with confirmation of recent medical examination. Applicants will be required to take a firefighters fitness profile test. Previous fire fighting experience, first aid training, air brakes endorsement, or similar specialized training are considered assets, but not required. Training will take place April 9 – May 7 at the RDNO Fire Training Centre. Application forms may be picked up at the Lavington Fire Hall, 9739 School Road, Tuesdays, between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. For further information on these positions please contact Fire Chief Mike Fiset at email lavingtonfirerescue@gmail.com . Closing Date: April 7, 2015
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Antiques / Vintage
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES Sat & Sun 11am-5, or by appt. Specializing in Swedish Antiques 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) Armstrong 250-546-2529
Rubbish Removal
Bicycles
*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Mens Hybrid Specialized, SWorks Edition. 21 speed, grip shift, grey/black, exec. cond. $200 obo, 250-546-0468
Pets & Livestock
Farm Equipment
Feed & Hay
Ford Major Diesel 50hp Tractor. 3pt hitch, 8-spd trans,posi traction, 2 stage clutch. Rebuilt 4 cyl diesel engine. Runs like new. Good power. Liquid calcium in rears, great traction for scraping snow, etc. Has easy off hydrolic connects for log splitter, farm equipment, etc. 250-309-9673
Shavings, sawdust and bark mulch and hog fuel. Up to 150 yards per load avail. 250-8046720.
Landscaping
For more info on Scruffles please call Leslie at
Painting & Decorating
2 Coats Any Colour
Landscaping
Scruffles is an adult neutered male. He’s good with other cats & some dogs. He is an indoor cat only. Come out & meet Scruffles this Saturday at Wet Spot Grooming & Pet Care.
14”x32” Cockatiel cage & hamster cage. Call for info & price. 250-542-9210 Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
(1) 250-899-3163
Until there's a cure, there's us.
CAT OF THE WEEK
Livestock 4 month weaner pigs, castrated & dewormed, ready to go. $150 each. 1- 250-547-8786
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Art Objects
Art Objects
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
MACHINERY SALE First of the season
Sat., April 11th, 2015 • 9:00 am
Let us help you find work! Learn about our wide range of services and supports available to job seekers such as: • Self-serve resource centres • Self-employment services • One-to-one employment support • Placement and training services • Workshops • Apprenticeship supports
Community Futures 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon, BC Tel: 250-545-2215 ext 230 Email: info@futuresbc.com www.futuresbc.com
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Consignments accepted up to 3:00 pm Friday, April 10th FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT
250-546-9420
903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, B.C. Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan
www.valleyauction.ca
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES MASONRY
Masonry
STONE • BRICK BLOCK • TILE • STUCCO
250-545-6735 25 + Years Experience
HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount
TIM 250-307-8772
Quality Work Guaranteed
Tom - WHITESTONE PAINTING Handyman Renovations
Since ‘89 - Free Estimates
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
1 col. x 1”=
$162.84 Tax included
1 col. x 1.5”=
$228.91 Tax included
2 col. x 1” =
$294.98 Tax included
2 col. x 1.5” =
$427.38 Tax included
2 col. x 2” =
$559.10 Tax included
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250 550 7900 250-550-7900
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ͻ Full Service RenovaƟons ͻ DIY ConsulƟng ͻ Interior & Reno Design • PainƟng 27 yrs experience, references, before/ĂŌer pics
Brian Harris 250-540-6205 (cell) or 250-549-5110
Burk’s Renovations 30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • Decks Need Help? Please Call...
Bob - 250.275.0706
PAINTING
Journeyman Carpenter FOR HIRE Decks, Renovation & Home Maintenance 17 years experience
Call Jim 250-307-4609 Visa/Mastercard accepted
FREE ESTIMATE - WORK GUARANTEED CALL JACK 250-308-2870
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Repaints our specialty • Also T-bar Installed! g • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured
• Renos • Repairs • Electrical • Plumbing • Seamless Tub Surrounds • Kitchen • Bathroom • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp
Call Robert
250-309-4802 WINDOW CLEANING
WINDOW CLEANING GUTTER MAINTENANCE PRESSURE WASHING
5 4 9 - 0115 A-1Painting @live.com
Terry’s Painting
250.308.6230
250 - 308-0689
*VTWSL[L 9LUV]H[PVUZ 9LWHPYZ +LJRZ -LUJLZ
‘Framing to Ron @ 250.309.0435 Flooring’ www.nulookhomeworks.ca
WINDOWS & DOORS • WINDOWS • DOORS • FOLDING WALLS • • INSTALLATIONS • Renovation Specialists Showroom
odws.ca 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC • 250-542-1294 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon
• New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES
ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 • Phone (250) 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
CABINETS
Interior Exterior Repaints Ceilings - Wall - Trim
Free Estimates 25 yr exp. 250 307 5685
URRPV IRU (2 coats any colour)
&HLOLQJ DQG WULP H[WUD Price includes Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!
www.PAINTSPECIAL.com 1.250.899.3163
cool CHANGE painting residential repaint specialtists
• painting houses in the North Okanagan for more than 20 years • we have many references from long-term, repeat clients • we give prompt, free estimates on interior or exterior work • excellent customer service at reasonable rates •
250.307.3102
please call or text, we look forward to hearing from you.
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
Jebko
Business Services Bookkeeping for Small Business
250-540-6905 Judy Stair
jebkocomputing@hotmail.ca Coldstream, B.C. V1B 1W7
STUCCO
Kitchen & Bath SOLUTIONS
• CABINETS • VANITIES IN 48 HOURS • INSTALLATIONS •
Showroom
kitchencabinetsvernon.ca 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC 250-542-1294
FENCES, DECK, RAILING
EXCAVATING
ALL SERVICE
CONTRACTING Book your project now!
• Fences • Railing • Renovations • Decks • General • New • Siding Carpentry Construction
Over 25 yrs experience.
www.allserviceokanagan.com
To advertise in the Business Directory please contact
THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
LICENSED AND INSURED
FREE ESTIMATES
Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com
FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE DAVE OR GUY
BADABATHROOMS.COM
20 yrs experience Est. Vernon since 2005
GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!
308-9783 or 549-5140
TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES
A-Z Renovations
JACK WESSELL PAINTING
INTERIOR - WALLS, TRIM, DOORS, CEILINGS EXTERIOR - REPAINT, VINYL, WOOD, FENCING
QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.
CARWAY STUCCO New Construction, Re-stucco & Repairs 25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387
CALL 778-212-4804
EARTHWORKS INC. • Basement Digs & Backfills • Retaining Walls • All Underground Services • Land Clearing • Road Work Call Brent Gairns
250-549-0611
For a FREE estimate today!!
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
YOU BELONG HERE!
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES Eave ‘n Flow Eavestrough Cleaning Starting @
89
$
00
for average size home. Manual. No mess. Reliable. Professional. Call Jim
778-475-4801 (Vernon)
Lorrie’s
ZUBECK
CLEANING & REPAIR
) Leaf Guard ) Guttter Cleaning & Repair ) Gutter Repair from Snow Damage WCB Insured & Licensed
JOHN T. ZUBECK DRYWALL FINISHING REPAIRS • TEXTURES
TEL 250.558.8351 SMALL JOBS WELCOME, RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL
YOU
BELONG
KELOWNA • WINFIELD 250-212-3075 Marcel Labrecque
15124 Middle Bench Rd, Oyama • Fax: 250 548 4045
Aluminium Railing
Hire AAA - MAID FROM PHILIPPINES
Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener
* Residential * Commercial * Strata
NO JOB TOO SMALL
mazerjan@hotmail.com Equipped to cut larger lawns power raking & aerating 250-550-5386
CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
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For Early Booking!
• Design • Plant Expert • Stonework • Estate Maintenance • Annuals & Seasonals
25 + years creating beautiful, low maintenace Xeriscaped Gardens Mark Zintel BSc. Botany • 250-542-3774 rmzintel@telus.net • www.zingardens.ca
250-550-7900 250-550-7900 YOU BELONG HERE!
Call Evangeline
Heavy Duty Machinery
Heavy Duty Machinery
FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Firewood/Fuel
MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-540-3644 Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
HERE!
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory
Make your House GREEN!!
Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849
**OVER 16 YEARS EXPERIENCE**
(778) 930-1031 Rocknyards.ca
Vinyl Decking
Rod Forgo
CLEANING SERVICES
Pruning • Leaf Removal • Yard Cleanup Shrub & Hedge Shaping • Mowing
- MAINTENANCE - RETAINING WALLS - PATIO STONES - MASONRY - IRRIGATION - YARD CLEANUP
250.558.6723
VERNON • SALMON ARM 250-550-4598
OK Landing Lawn & Garden
LANDSCAPING
DECKING
DRYWALL
Firearms
LANDSCAPING
GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIR
GUTTERS
Medical Supplies
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
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
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
Let "The Ranch" pick up your treasures!
Historic
Est 1867
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
BRIDGESTONE POTENZA SUMMER TIRES 2 fronts 225/40R18 OEM BMW run flat tires in excellent condition. Used only 5 months. Paid $950 new, will sell for $250. Call 250-307-4478.
Midnight blue gown size 2-3, $325; Light purple gown size 10, ruffle skirt $360. Never worn. Call 250-549-4453 Single bed used 2x, duvet, etc coffee table, Kitchen suite $175.obo. (250)260-6621 SLR Camera, with multiple lenses. Not digital. $320. 250542-9210 TREADMILL (folding Tempo Fitness) Like new, rarely used, $325.firm (250)549-3496
Misc. Wanted Buying Vintage - older clothing jewelry, wind up watch (old), old lace linens 778-475-4806
PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Business for Sale
from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The O'Keefe Ranch will be holding a spring garage sale to raise funds for the Balmoral School roof. If you are looking for that unique collectible or piece of yard art, check out the items at the O'Keefe Ranch Garage Sale. Antiques, farm implements and so much more!
SELL YOUR STUFF!
Book your own table (includes 2 chairs) for $20.00 a day.
Register for a space at R-Xtra’s Massive
If you have items you wish to donate, call 250-542-7868 and we will pick them up. Items donated of $100 value and over will receive a charitable donation tax receipt.
‘Spring Clean-Up For Kids’ Garage Sale Sat, April 25 10 am - 3 pm
NOTE: We will not be accepting TVs, electronics, pianos and organs.
www.okeeferanch.ca
Reserve space today by email at
rxtragaragesale2015@ gmail.com $10 donation to Shriners for participation
11604 Palfrey Drive, Coldstream - Tools, Toys, Sports Equipment, Household Goods ... BIG Sale Friday, April 3rd and Saturday April 4th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - No early arrivals please.
GARAGE SALE WORD ad DEADLINE Wednesday at 4:00 pm. 250-550-7900. Lavington 9833 Springfield Rd, Sat/Sun, March 28/29 8-2. Two families, Estate Sale.
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
Vernon
250-549-7258
Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 in town.
Real Estate
Saturday, April 25
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties
Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522
Wanted small boat trailer to fit 12’ or 14’ aluminum fishing boat. 250-558-8142.
Swap Meet and Garage Sale
Houses For Sale
COIN-OP BUSINESS FOR SALE. Pool tables, juke boxes, digital music systems, & various games. All coin operated All on Locations Revenue producing Okanagan & Area. Serious Inquires only waitingtretire@gmail.com Asking $55,000.00
AFFORDABLE LUXURY Completely redone, 2148 sq ft on 1 Level. 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 4 rooms with fireplaces, built ins, attention to detail. Flat lot, large garage, lots of parking, nice country setting, great community. You won’t be disappointed. $427,900. Vernon area. 403-540-2991 vernonrural.com
Lots 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.
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
NEXT REGULAR AUCTION SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 2 STARTING AT 9:00 AM
903 Raffan Rd. Armstrong, BC 250.546.9420 www.valleyauction.ca
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Real Estate
Rentals
Townhouses
Apt/Condo for Rent
East Hill Gated Retirement Living • 2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher townhouse • Club house, pool, hot tub, 55+ www.okeefe3.com/faq
Call Now! 250.545.9039 OK West Realty Corp., Vernon
Rentals Commercial/ Industrial VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
OK LANDING
Light industrial space across from Central Hardware. Small manufacturing ideal. $1,400/mo. gross. 2400 sq. ft. Available April 1.
OFFICE
2nd floor above Vernon Optical. Good location, elevator. Newer, neat & clean, already divided into offices. 1200 sq. ft., private washrooms, parking for staff and customers. $1,000/mo. plus triple net. Available April 1.
250-542-5580 Apt/Condo for Rent
Columbia Apartments Available Now!
Large Bachelor Suite Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets. Non-smoking.
To view call
250-545-1519 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 2 Units: Lrg bright corner 2 Bdrm + office. Deluxe 1st floor & park by door $860 Nice 2nd floor $815 Mature Residents, NS NP(cat?) 250-309-2000 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 Bachelor/studio avail. Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/pkg., HAD video security, n/s n/p. Starting at $575. 3900-24 Ave. 250550-4069
Homes for Rent
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Rentals
Transportation
Apt/Condo for Rent
Recreation
Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s RR, $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave.
WANTED:Lot to rent/lease on Okanagan Lake/Westside Rd for the Summer. Preferably from June until the first of September. 250308-7671.
Auto Accessories/Parts
Rentals
HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. Avail May 1. 250-545-5773
1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
Duplex / 4 Plex
Suites, Lower
2bdrm upper suite $950.+util. $475. Damage Deposit, n/s, n/p. Avail Now (250)549-6028
1bdrm to mature renter. Centrally located, lvl entry, updated, n/s, n/p, n/parties, R.R., $660 + hydro. Ava now. 250542-9591
RENT TO OWN
ALEXIS PARK
BACHELOR
Bachelor Apt., close to grocery, summer swimming pool, covered parking, onsite laundry. $550/mo. plus utilities, neat & clean. Available April 1. Sorry NS, NP.
250-542-5580 royallepagevernon.com royallepagevernon.com PROPERTY MANAGER ® REALTOR PROPERTY MANAGER
Bachelor suite all utilities REALTOR included. Shared washroom, cooking Bachelor suiteunit.all$500 utilities 2 bdrm suite in East included. Shared washroom, Hill, large and well laid cooking unit.for$500 out, suitable single person or couple with OWNERS OF RENTAL one vehicle. $800. : PROPERTIES Utilities included. ®
We have OF qualified OWNERS RENTAL : PROPERTIES potential tenants looking We have qualified for homes. We would like potential tenants looking to homes. manageWe yourwould rental. for like to manage rental. Please call your for details. Please call for details.
Thor Chinchilla Chinchilla 250.309.1742 250.309.1742 Thor ARLINGTON/EMBERS CENTURYMANOR 1 bedroom - SENIORS NO SMOKING, NO PETS; very clean and well maintained close to Schubert 250-275-8066 1 bdrm, East Hill, character apartment w/gorgeous view, n/s, n/p. $650. 250-260-8449. 1LARGE 2bdrm apt. $775 /mo.+hydro, prefer NO PETS (will consider small pet) Avail April1. 250-869-9788.
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
Cars - Domestic
Private room in large house overlooking Swan lake. All inclusive $500. Must like dogs.250-306-7664.
$1400 Fully loaded 1997 Plymoth Breeze. Exec. cond. automatic, Call 250-307-9128
Cars - Sports & Imports New from owner 2015 Kia Rio, loaded, 778-475-2289.
2bdrm bsmnt, Available now, n/s, n/p, $775 utilities included close to hospital 250-307-4948 or 250-307-1145
250-309-0109
1325 sqft 2bdrm, level entry. 4 appl, N/P, N/S, $950 util incl. 250-558-3664
Lower East Hill, walk to d/t. Bright beautiful 1bdrm, w/d, util. includ. Avail May 1, n/s, n/p, $800 R.R. 250-260-8425
250-545-5311 3923www.jmins.com - 32 Street, Vernon
Century 21 Executives
Your Rent To Own Specialist
3bdrm large, clean, private, commonage. Avail now ,5 acres, rent neg. Shared utilities. Call 250-542-0060. OKANAGAN LAKESHORE home Adventure Bay. Secluded 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1500.+ util, All appliances, Small pet ok. Avail April 1st. Lease avail. 250-309-6469
Homes for Rent
Friends come and help
Geoff Standen Celebrate his
90th Birthday! Afternoon Tea at The Pantry Restaurant April 2 2 pm-4:30 pm
Off Road Vehicles
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
CALL BLAINE MARTIAN
Insurance Agencies Group
ATV REGISTRATION ATV REGISTRATION SPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS 3923 - 32 Street, Vernon
Want to Rent
Scrap Car Removal
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.
#11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726
Time to UPGRADE!
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon Newly renovated 2 bdrm condo. FS, WD, 1 1/2 baths, good location, close to elementary school. Available April 1. $780/mo. Sorry NS, NP.
Shared Accommodation
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.Office hrs 8-5 Mon-Fri Call 250-549-5254
Homes for Rent
RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
Now accepting NEWER RVs for consignment sales!
Looking forward to seeing everyone! Adult
Adult
Escorts
Escorts
BUSTY BRUNETTE Meticulously maintained. A must see! Text Nikki (250)-308-2623. MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29,34.Let’s Play 250-878-1514 Vernon’s Gentleman’s Lesuire. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 778-363-1074
Tenders
Tenders
Professional Property Management Services
R entals V ernon.com #101-2901 32 St., Vernon
Apt/Condo for Rent
Must be clean with clear title. Call for more info.
250-550-2120
Low consignment fees.
Apt/Condo for Rent
Since 1969
Go to www.kenkraft.ca or call 250-545-5101 kenkraftsalesltd@shaw.ca
Townhouses Dealer #5529
Brookside Garden Rentals
By shopping local you support local people.
Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”.
• Government Certified Techs • Best Parts selection, new and used, in BC • 46 Years of Trusted Service
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Place your word ad in
92% of the
Only 27,769 kms, remote start
250-550-7900
*plus $499 doc fee & taxes
Tim Hooper treats you
LIKE GOLD!
2012 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE 5.0L, auto, leather Stk# 5P005
26,983
$
WATKIN MOTORS classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com
Terry Baptist
4703 - 27th Street, VERNON DL#9133 Selling GM 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599 vehicles in Vernon www.bannisters.com for 28 years!
TOTAL CIRCULATION 1,099,409
Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island
17,800
BANNISTER
households in B.C.
BC Best Buy
Stk# 14-392A
$
DL# 6076
250-545-0611
GENERAL CONTRACTOR - ADDITION TO PARKING CANOPY Sealed Tenders marked “Tender # 15-37-FAC – General Contractor – Addition to Parking Canopy” 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 p.m., local time, April 15, 2015 for: To provide general contracting services required to construct an addition on to the existing parking canopy at the City of Vernon Operations Yard
Serious inquires call …
250-549-4467
INVITATION TO TENDER # 15-37-FAC
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 p.m., Monday to Friday. Bonafide Contractors are invited to attend a mandatory pre-bid site meeting will be held on April 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Operations Yard Office boardroom located at 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC. Only those bonafide Contractors attending the mandatory meeting will qualify to submit a proposal. 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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KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
VERNON
200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000
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ANDRES CAR AUDIO WEST KELOWNA 1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975
ANDRES WIRELESS Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496
#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
PENTICTON
VERNON
WEST KELOWNA
KAMLOOPS
101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000
#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700