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Tick season has taken its hold and, despite the odds, has already left a young girl fighting lyme disease. It’s rare to get lyme disease in this area since most of the ticks in the Interior are wood ticks, which do not carry the bacteria, according to the Interior Health Authority. But it is possible, since the Ixodes ticks, which carry the bacteria are present in low numbers locally. “We usually get one or two lab-confirmed lyme disease cases in the Interior,” said Dr. Rob Parker, IHA medical health officer. The ticks carrying lyme disease are more common in the coastal areas of B.C. “They tend to see more cases.” Although there have been no lab-confirmed cases yet this year, a young girl visiting the area is believed to have contracted lyme disease. “We’re fairly sure that the tick was from around here,” said the local grandmother, who did not want to be named but wanted to share the story in hopes of spreading awareness. The seven-year-old is from the Lower Mainland, but was in town visiting over spring break. “She was in Vernon for a week when they discovered that she had a tick,” said the grandma. Not sure what to do with it, the tick was removed at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and discarded (although ticks can be removed at home using tweezers and gently grasping the tick close to the skin to pull it straight out without crushing it).

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But on her way home to Vancouver, the girl developed many of the symptoms of lyme disease, which are: muscle pain, headache, fever and the target mark. So they stopped at the Nicola Valley Health Centre, where she was diagnosed with Lyme disease. It was an upsetting ordeal for the young girl, and her family, but she is now being treated. “She’s only seven, it’s really scary,” said the grandma, who hopes their story spreads awareness. “Everyone I’ve talked to said it’s early for ticks and lyme disease isn’t in this area.” It is, but just in small amounts. In fact not all of the Ixodes ticks carry lyme disease. “When they collect those ticks, they usually find about .5 to two per cent might have the bacteria in them,” said Parker of Lower Mainland tests. One signature mark of lyme disease is the bull’s eye target, which the young girl had around the bite on her head. “It was almost on the top of her head, and that’s what ticks do, they crawl up,” said the grandmother. “She said that her head was itchy and she had a lump.” Parker agrees that awareness is key to preventing and treating bites.

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Hours-long standoff ends peacefully richard rolke Morning Star Staff

An individual was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff with police early Friday. Old Kamloops Road was closed at 1 a.m. when the RCMP received reports from occupants of multi-unit housing about a resident. “It appears that he was upset with the neighbours over loud music,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. The man, who police described as distraught, barricaded himself inside the house. “I’m not sure if he locked the door but he wouldn’t respond to police,” said Molendyk, adding that a negotiator was brought to the scene. At about 6:30 a.m., a 70-year-old man left the residence and was taken into custody. RCMP then investigated the home to see if weapons were present. “We treated this like there were firearms involved but we didn’t know for sure,” he said.

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rCMP converge on an old kamloops road property early Friday morning after receiving a call from neighbours. As of press time, it wasn’t known if firearms had been located. Molendyk defends the decision to close Old Kamloops Road to through traffic during the incident.

“There was a concern for public safety because the residence is fairly close to the road,” he said. The other occupants of the residence, directly across a field from 48th Avenue,

were evacuated while the incident transpired. It’s not known if charges will be laid. “We will collect all of our evidence and put it forward to Crown for consideration.”

medal was commissioned as the country marks the 65th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. “We Koreans have never forgotten the great legacy of the 27,000 Canadians who fought shoulder-to-shoulder with us,” wrote Hee-yong, “and the brave 516 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.” Johnston drove fuel and ammunition trucks in Korea, and was close to some of the fighting. One time, he was close to an allied group which resulted in Johnston “losing my ear drums.” “A British artillery group moved in and we didn’t know it,” said Johnston. “They were across the road from where we were going. They let off four big artillery pieces go at the same time and I was no more than 100 yards away from them. It screwed up my ear drums.” After Korea, Johnston joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and worked in radar

in Prince George for 25 years before retiring to Enderby. Johnston is married to his wife, Anne. They have four boys and a number of grandchildren.

Korea names Enderby vet Ambassador for Peace roger knox Morning Star Staff

A couple of guys he knew in his hometown of Regina signed up with the Canadian army to fight in the Korean War. So Don Johnston thought he’d put his name down as well. And for that, and for serving during the conflict from 1951 to 1954, the Republic of Korea is forever grateful to Johnston, a longtime Enderby resident who recently moved to Vernon, as well as all Canadian soldiers. The Republic of Korea commissioned the Ambassador For Peace medal to express its eternal gratitude to the 27,000 Canadians who fought to restore and preserve Korea’s freedom and democracy. “I was quite surprised to receive the medal, I didn’t really know anything about it,” said Johnston, 82, who received his medal at a special ceremony at his Armstrong Royal Canadian Legion branch.

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Tick caution urged Continued from A1 “A lot of people never know they have a tick bite,” he said. “It usually starts three of four days later as a bump and it expands outwards within five to six days.” If it is lyme disease, it is important to treat. “We know you can get chronic effects from lyme disease,” said Parker, noting inflammatory effects such as arthritis. Ticks also release a paralysis toxin when they bite, which is a

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NOCLS bestows honour on Stroh “They are so caring and help people become As a former senior as independent as posvice-president at Kal sible.” Stroh’s commitment Tire, Archie Stroh knows how one-on-one to the organization has led to him relationships being named and perthe NOCLS sonalizing Good Guy needs leads of the Year as to success. part of the 24th It’s those annual Charity very traits Golf Classic that have tournament attracted Archie Stroh May 1. Stroh to “I’m flatthe North tered and honOkanagan Community Life oured,” he said. Gary Molitwenik, Society and its mandate to assist people with NOCLS executive direcdevelopmental disabili- tor, says Stroh was the obvious choice when ties. “I have a lot of the golf committee was respect for NOCLS and considering who to recwhat it does for the ognize. “Archie has been a community,” he said. richard rolke

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supporter of NOCLS since the early ‘90s,” said Molitwenik. Stroh has participated in the Golf Classic and has been a financial donor, but he has also been a strong force behind the scenes when it comes to providing advice and encouragement. “He’s an amazing man. He has a lot of passion and a big heart,” said Molitwenik. The tournament takes place at the Vernon Golf and Country Club and there is room for 144 participants. “Registrations are coming in and we’re looking for strong community support,” said Molitwenik. “We are so thankful that people

continue to support us.” The funds raised will go towards capital items for NOCLS clients and their individual living arrangements. “We have new people who we are involved with,” sad Molitwenik. The fun actually gets underway April 30 with a team draw night at 6 p.m. It includes putting, gong and accuracy contests, a barbecue and celebrity caddy auction. The best ball tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. May 1. The winners receive Hi Pro Corporate Sportswear and Promotional Products jackets, and there are four hole-inone prizes, as well as prizes for timed hole and a longest drive hole.

No interest in watershed council roger knox Morning Star Staff

Spallumcheen is leaving the Shuswap Watershed Council dry. Mayor and council unanimously voted against a request from the council to all jurisdictions in the Shuswap watershed drainage to establish a service to participate in and provide funding for the watershed council. “It’s another fund requiring money,” said Spallumcheen Mayor Janice Brown, who also serves as the township’s representative on the RDNO board. “We’ve already done our Janice Brown watershed program.” The Shuswap Watershed Council says, in its terms of reference, it provides direction and public representation to the developmental year of a new watershed water quality program, and oversee the implementation of the remaining items in the original Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP). The council is composed of 17 members, including two from RDNO, as well from the City of

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Carson admits the project wouldn’t be possible for the small community without government assistance. “We would never be able to do it because the only revenue comes from the stampede,” she said. Kyllo is pleased government funding has been made available for a small community like Falkland where most activities depend on the work of volunteers. “It’s a great organization and the stampede is a great event. It brings in people from across Canada and the U.S.,” he said. Kyllo hopes a covered-rink will translate into a social and economic boost for the community. “The more facilities they have, the more opportunities to host events,” he said. It’s hoped the roof will be installed before winter.

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Vernon firefighters encountered a potentially explosive scenario that reinforces the need to store flammables safely. Early Wednesday morning, firefighters converged on a dumpster, which was fully engulfed next to a storage locker at a local business. “They cooled it down as a precaution,” said Lawrie Skolrood, deputy fire chief, of the locker. However, as a precaution, staff returned to the scene later in the afternoon and opened the locker. “They were hit with a lot of toxic smoke and heat. It was on fire inside the locker,” said Skolrood. Inside the container was paint, diesel fuel and containers of other combustible materials. “They could have caused an explosion. They (lockers) aren’t meant for flammable liquid,” said Skolrood. “It was a dangerous situation for the firefighters and the public. It doesn’t take much.” And because many storage containers don’t have ventilation, emergencies can possibly arise even when there isn’t an exterior fire. “When it’s warm out, they’re like little ovens,” said Skolrood. “Flammable or combustible material will create vapour.”

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Local residents can learn more about a proposed widening of Cosens Bay Road through Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. The Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park will host a public meeting Thursday, April 16 about the process being pursued by the Ministry of Transportation. “We’ve got two to three B.C. Parks people who will be

there and we have invited Ministry of Transportation representatives to attend,” said Val Buchanan, Friends president. “They will be answering questions.” The transportation ministry is applying to B.C. Parks to adjust the boundary of the park to exclude a 30-metrewide right-of-way where Cosens Bay Road crosses the park. The ministry has stated the adjustment will ensure both park and road users will

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Buchanan hopes residents will attend. “It’s an open house so people can come and have their questions answered,” she said.

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omebody wise once said we hate most in others what we hate most in ourselves, and no, I don’t think it was Shakespeare. I guess I could Google it. Actually I did and got a bunch of different answers, including different variations and some guy named Anonymous, or maybe Carl Jung, and yes, Willie’s name came up too but the quote wasn’t quite the same. Anyway it’s likely public domain by this point and I’m going to use it, OK? I find when I start lecturing my kids, which I try not to do by the way, but then some genetic thing kicks in and I let fly despite my best intentions. And then when I’m done my self-righteous Glenn Mitchell rant and take a few seconds to think about it a line from a Harry Chapin song begins to haunt me: “My boy was just like me.” Or in my case, my boys are just like me, which for some reason is cause for much frustration. Whether it’s asking them to make their bed, which they don’t seem to understand is a sign of laziness and the answer “why would I make something up when I’m just going to climb back in it again in a few hours anyway?” just prompts a rant about how one day you’ll understand that the little things in life do count and in fact climbing into a fresh bed for a good night’s sleep might one day be something to treasure, but then that makes me sound even older than I am and would I understand that kind of reasoning when I was 18 or even 20? Of course not. Or when I feel they are delaying getting started on studying for an exam or finishing up that term paper, which they are both in the middle of at college right now and, unfortunately, for them, they are both still under my roof at this time, I try to resist but usually succumb to offer sage advice like “you know it’s easier to get it done if you start earlier” or the even more wise – “term papers don’t write themselves you know.” I know for a fact Shakespeare wasn’t involved

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in either of those nuggets but, hey, I try. The ironic thing is they are both way more responsible at their age than I was as I had procrastination and doing just enough to get by and get decent grades down to an art form.....but now I know life isn’t a dress rehearsal and it’s much shorter than you might think and everything counts, except when it doesn’t, and..... So I share a story from my student days that I think might be helpful to illustrate a point. It was Dec. 8, 1980 and I was struggling to finish, and likely start knowing me, an English essay that was due the next day. It was getting late and I turned on the radio, for some reason but likely as a delaying tactic, and found out John Lennon had been shot and killed. It was sad, outrageous and difficult to believe as I listened to people pour their hearts out about what he and the Beatles meant to them. Somehow, I eventually got the paper done, maybe the magnitude of the night put my puny problems in perspective and allowed me to focus, but the story doesn’t end there. At about 3:37 a.m., roughly, I spilled my rather large glass of water over two thirds of the pages of the paper that I was just writing out in good form and I jumped out of my chair to consider my options. Quit. Run away. Get a doctor’s note claiming fumbilitis and that it was incurable. I considered them all but finally spread out all the pages on my bed, let them dry, and handed in a rather crinkly, but sill legible essay on something or other that likely got me a B-minus or so. “Wow, you had to write out your essays by hand,” they exclaimed, implying that’s one step up from scratching it out on limestone, but I think they sort of got the point anyway. And, as if on cue, the next day the youngest son’s computer crashed and he lost access to three of his half-finished term papers, (it really happened, he got a note from the computer place and everything) forcing him to get extensions and he handled it very well and maturely and better than I would have. And, yes, he regained access and finished them all. However, lesson learned, I think, and I can’t help but think of that other wise saying by somebody who once said “the more things change.......”

Playoff hockey is returning to Canada in a big way. After the pain of the previous National Hockey League season when only the Montreal Canadiens made the post-season, the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets, the Habs and likely the Ottawa Senators will all bring playoff excitement to the streets of their respective cities. In Winnipeg, where they haven’t seen playoff action since the Jets left town to become the Coyotes, they were already partying in the streets Thursday night when Calgary defeated the Kings to clinch it for Manitoba hockey fans. Only the Leafs and Oilers failed to make it, assuming Ottawa came through on Saturday, and unfortunately it may be “next year” for a few more seasons in Toronto and Edmonton. However it’s one thing to be excited about heading into the playoffs and it’s another to even consider the Stanley Cup coming north of the border for the first time since 1993, when the Habs won their 24th Cup. At this juncture it’s anybody’s guess who will win it, although Montreal has to be considered the favourite amongst the True North Strong and Free contingent. We do know that either Calgary or Vancouver will advance to the second round because they play each other. Other than that it’s anybody’s guess and that’s what makes the second season so exciting, it really is a crapshoot and if things fall into place and a team gets on a roll....... Go, Canada, go.

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City needs to be pro-active with deer

s a citizen of Vernon with property in the downtown area, near the courthouse, I find it astonishing that suddenly, in the last two years, I must be extra cautious while driving and dangerously interrupt traffic flow in my urban neighbourhood so not to hit deer, be apprehensive about any pets being attacked by deer, and erect fences at my own expense to keep these so-called wild animals out of my vegetable garden and from using my property as a thoroughfare. If there was a great change in this old East Hill area, such as major construction, I might have more sympathy with these displaced animals but this is not the case. They are enjoying the fruits of city dwellers' gardens and hence multiplying very successfully. The animals are lovely to JUDGE FAIRLY This is written in response to the letter entitled Oversight inadequate (March 13). One prevalent sign of an election year is the ever-increasing number of letters from a leftist or socialist perspective. These letters mainly attack personalities, rather than seek to clarify a point or inform with regard to their own "wonderful" platform. Lloyd Atkins, for instance, either sees Stephen Harper as evil, or is attempting to trash his policies by means of subjective opinions seemingly in an effort to aid and abet the left-wing agenda in Canada. The tactics are stale but nevertheless effective, because in a society that adheres to no objective moral code, it is easy to sway people through emotional rhetoric. It would seem that political socialism in various forms has taken the place of religion for more and more “progressive-minded” people. Therefore, for them, what promotes this socialism is good and what exposes or denies this socialism is evil. Atkins, among many others, can thus claim to be doing good as he seeks to discredit Mr. Harper and everything he does and says. He apparently even feels justified in attacking and mocking what he personally determines Harper is thinking – all in the name of social justice,

look at and seem gentle in nature so their invasion is subtle due to blind sentiment. My concern is that we become like other cities that have such great problems and no power to do anything about the deer. Invermere is just such an example of where the overpopulation of deer has led the animals to become aggressive to people as well as small pets. Invermere has had a lot of problems trying to cull the deer due to misplaced public sentiment even from those who live in other countries and don't have to live with the situation. It is hoped Vernon has the vision to be pro-active in containing this situation before major accidents occur. S. Lighthall

of course. Mr. Harper’s leadership must be fairly assessed and understood with common sense and good judgment. Otherwise we cannot claim to have a citizenry truly capable of determining to whom the leadership of our country should be entrusted. M. Strangward BALANCING ACT Simply put, we who live in Vernon are in for some financial difficulties. Let me explain. We have gone from a small but very well balanced city in terms of area and structure to one that finds it difficult to support its expenditures. Basically, annexation, senior government downloads and generous collective agreements have inflicted most of the damage. In order to run this city the administration counts heavily on residential property taxes. These constitute about 50 per cent of our revenue. The other 50 per cent comes about through the sale of services and senior government transfers. The only part of this revenue stream that is adjustable by the administration lies in property taxes. Cities and municipalities are not permitted to run deficits, hence budgets need to be trimmed or taxes raised. Usually a bit of both happens Twenty years ago, Vernon was a small to medium-sized city with a growing infrastructure problem,

even then Vernon was more than 100 years old. Little Vernon had its own Vernon-sized fire department, and police detachment, as well as other civic agencies. After annexation, and years of senior government downloads, things are different today. The city's size has more than doubled and the RCMP detachment is now responsible for the whole of the North Okanagan. Together with bylaw and parking enforcement and fire protection, our protective services consumed $16,417,000, or 59 per cent of our residential tax base. The fire department consists of 40 full-time people and a number of paid on-call firefighters. They work primarily out of one hall (hall one) and provide 24/7/365 days a year service. The volunteers, 13 around the Landing (hall two) and five at Predator Ridge, are paid for training and call-out. Three years ago, we had two halls with 27 volunteers. Volunteers constitute so little of the budget that I couldn’t find out how much they cost. The career firefighters, on the other, hand were a different story. Twenty made more than $100,000 per year. Most of the others earned in the mid-$90,000 range, while two were in the low $80,000 range. The average for firefighters in Canada was $83,793.00 while paramedics made $67,169 and bylaw officers made $ 56,039.

Policing is more difficult to analyze. Information concerning the North Okanagan detachment is not readily available. Best guesses are it numbers from 40 to 55 members in total, including a superintendent and an inspector as well as a number of sergeants, and corporals. The RCMP contract for 2013 cost the city $6,717,000. The city also paid administrative support costs of $2,605,000. The only hard information I could find concerning RCMP costs came from Paul Palangos' book Dispersing the Fog, when he stated that it cost about $156,000 to keep a uniformed RCMP patrol officer. The cost for a municipal constable was around $105,000. This figure is more than five years old. Bylaw officers are both cheap and effective deterrents to crime in our urban area. The whole agency gives a big bang for the buck and should probably be expanded in scope and numbers. Solutions lie in winding services back. We can’t afford more than a core firefighting role so let's go back to what worked in the past, career officers for the city core and volunteers for the rural areas surrounding Vernon. It seems to work for Coldstream, Lumby and others. In terms of policing; we need more auxiliaries, trained, armed and living in Vernon long-term. These officers would, over the long run, be

very effective in community policing The $750,000 overrun on our running track and 3.7 per cent increase in civic taxes, as well as impending B.C. Hydro increases, are only wake-up calls. Bill Dunsmore

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Challenge fosters business plans Continued from A10 “Our hope was by launching this competition we could start a number of start ups all at once,” said Horsfield. With the help of the City of Vernon and a host of businesses getting on board, the challenge became a community project and many are eager to see the challenge return. “It’s been incredibly encouraging to see the ideas,” said Nixon Wenger’s Tom Christensen, who had the tough job as one of the judges, but hopes to see the challenge become an annual event. Sproing Creative’s Heath Fletcher agrees: “This is a great addition to our business community as a way to support that.” Lending its support to the challenge was a no-brainer for VantageOne Credit Union. “We believe as small business succeeds, we succeed,” said Kara Leahy, VantageOne. As KPMG has seen, small starts can grow

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Spallumcheen council has now thrown its support behind a water district’s request for a moratorium on effluent

DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM OPEN BURNING Spring 2015 FOR: Land owners with parcels of 2 hectares (4.94 acres) or larger Spring Burning Permits are now available at: Coldstream Municipal Office – 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, B.C. Phone: 250-550-1510 PLEASE NOTE: If you have a Spring 2015 Burning Permit, you will NOT be eligible for a Fall permit. Open Burning dates and restrictions: • Saturday, April 11th, 2015 to Saturday, April 25th, 2015 • Must have an approved Burning Permit • The “venting index” must be 55 or higher (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/ epd/epdpa/venting/venting.html for daily update or phone 1-888-281-2992) • NO BURNING AFTER APRIL 25TH, 2015 You MAY burn • Prunings • Garden refuse you can’t compost You MAY NOT burn • Grass, leaves • Unseasoned “green wood” • Other prohibited materials

spraying on a township ed representatives of the farm during crop season. Jansen farm, B.C. Dairy The Steele Springs Association, ministries Waterworks District of health, agriculture and asked council on March environment, private 2 for the well owners and moratorium Spallumcheen on the sprayCoun. Christine ing of effluent Fraser. by HS Jansen Said Fraser and Sons Tuesday eveon what has ning: “They still been called want the morathe “field torium regardChristine Fraser of concern” less of what’s adjacent to happening with Steele Springs. the process of everyCouncil, in March, one working together. simply received the We should support the Steele Springs letter request because it’s comof request. It made its ing from 150 well users motion of support at that are being affected.” Tuesday’s regular meetThe water district has ing. been under a Do Not “There was some Drink advisory from concern that council’s Interior Health since support for our request March 2014 because would not be in the spirit nitrate levels in the water of cooperation discussed source surged past the 10 at a Feb. 26 meeting,” said parts per million (ppm) the executive of Steele maximum allowed under Springs Waterworks the Canadian Drinking District in a letter to Water Guidelines. township council. Since the don’t drink “We do not feel that advisory was put in this is the case.” place, Steele Springs offiThat meeting includ- cials say its nitrate testing

the moratorium. Council was unanimous in its support though Coun. Christine LeMaire stepped out of the discussions, citing a potential conflict of interest. All of the district’s trustees say they are in agreement that the spraying of effluent on the field must stop for the 2015 crop season while funding is sought for a comprehensive study of the aquifer, location of nitrate focal points in the field and possible methods of remediation. A compliance order issued in 2014 states the farm can only spray effluent with permission. A spokesperson for the farm declined to comment on council’s support. Coun. Todd York received unanimous support for his motion to write a follow-up letter to Interior Health, asking for details and where they’re at with their investigation into the Steele Springs situation.

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has not gone below 10, fluctuating between 10.4 and 12.7 ppm. It also says the water does not improve in winter when the neighbouring Jansen farm fields are not being sprayed with effluent. The only other time the water district experienced a rise in nitrate levels in its water source was when a now-defunct 5,000-head feedlot set up holding pens within 150 metres of the springs. Steele Springs called for the township to place a moratorium on the spraying of effluent by HS Jansen and Sons or anyone else on the field adjacent to the water source. Coun. Andrew Casson said his concern was that there was no conclusive proof a moratorium on spraying effluent was going to have a positive impact. “It seems to me a lot of information is needed to know if this is the right step,” said Casson, who voted in favour of

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agement regulation, RDNO is required to collect and destroy or utilize the gas in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Nicole Kohnert, regional engineering services manager. “Those visiting the site or passing by along Highway 97 may notice a tall flame near the operations building. The gas extraction system and flame will not have any impact on customers using the site or residents of the surrounding area.” Kohnert says RDNO will continually monitor the landfill gas management system and report carbon emission reductions annually to the Ministry of Environment.

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chief will receive $4,548 annually. Compensation will increase two per cent in 2015, 1.75 per cent in 2016, 1.75 per cent in 2017 and two per cent in 2018. Infrastructure proceeds A major project is moving ahead in Enderby. Council has awarded a tender for the Regent Avenue storm water pump station to Maddocks Construction. The total

project cost is $1.2 million. “The city received a Building Canada grant for $666,666 towards the cost of upgrading the storm water pump station,” said Tate Bengtson, chief administrative officer. The project will be revised to include a $100,000 mobile backup power generator instead of a fixed unit, while a third pump will be purchased for $52,000. Those funds will come from reserves.

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Local residents can find out more about the issues surrounding gambling. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week runs until Saturday in Vernon. “This week is all about our players and our commitment to responsible gambling,” said Jim Lightbody, B.C. Lottery Corporation president. Activities include a free public swim today from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Participants can play games and win prizes, all while learning about the responsible gambling programs and problem gambling resources available in Vernon. Akbal Mund Trained volunteers will also operate a myth-busting kiosk at various venues throughout the week, including Okanagan College, Galaxy Cinemas and the Okanagan Indian Band health department. Vernon has been involved with Responsible Gambling Awareness Week since 2012. “The City of Vernon is pleased to support BCLC in this initiative that promotes making responsible gambling choices while enjoying the facilities in our community,” said Mayor Akbal Mund. “We advocate people making informed, positive choices for themselves and encourage Vernon residents to play within their limits.” Also involved in the week is Gateway Casinos, which operates the local Lake City Casino. “As a gaming service provider it is our responsibility to ensure they are making the most informed decision when they choose gaming as a form of entertainment,” said Tanya Gabara, Gateway Casinos director of public relations. “We are looking forward to engaging with the community to raise awareness of responsible gambling and the variety of resources available.” For more information and a list of the week’s activities, visit www.bclc.com/responsiblegambling/ or go to www.facebook.com/responsiblegamblingweek.

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Grade 7 student Katie Finlayson encourages her school mates in Harwood Elementary School’s run Thursday to celebrate Terry Fox dipping his leg in the Atlantic Ocean to begin his run 35 year ago.

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At facilities throughout the Interior Health Authority, more than 4,800 volunteers provide services to enhance the comfort of patients and residents. To recognize their vital contributions, IHA is joining Volunteer Canada to mark National Volunteer Week until Saturday. “Our volunteers range from teens to seniors and each one plays an integral role in supporting the care we provide,” said Erwin Malzer, IHA chairperson. “By volunteering in a health care setting these individuals are truly touching people’s lives.” Volunteers perform a wide variety of services in Interior Health’s hospitals and residential care facilities, to ensure

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It’s spring and that can only mean one thing. It’s time for the Vernon Farmers Market and the season officially begins Thursday. “We plan to open with fresh basil, baby greens, bedding plants, some winter storage produce and baking and crafts,” said Ingrid Baron, market manager. The market will run at the Kal Tire Place parking lot Mondays and Thursdays from — Ingrid Baron 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 29. “With more than 200 local growers and artisans participating throughout the season, we offer everything from fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, crafts, art, gourmet foods, plants, flowers, gifts, and delicious baking,” said Baron. “Buskers, live entertainment and children’s activities often add to the cheerful atmosphere. Lively chatter and friendly faces welcome residents and visitors alike.”

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Rouault creates history for TRU LARRY READ TRU Athletics

KAMLOOPS – Vernon’s Brett Rouault nicely juggled basketball and studies for five years at Thompson Rivers University. The Fulton Maroons’ grad was an impact guard with the WolfPack and last week, along with Salmon Arm’s Jorri Duxbury of the female Pack, earned the Dr. Roger H. Barnsley Scholar Athletes of the Year award. Rouault also won the honour last year. Rouault will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree and look to enter medical school in 2016-17. He was an Academic All-Canadian every one of his previous four years and had a fall GPA of 4.16. Corey Wallis (defender, Enderby) of the Wolfpack soccer team was also nominated. Rouault helped make history by joining Brett Parker of Langley and Tallon Milne of Vanderhoof as the first fifth-year graduates of the hoop Wolfpack since they joined the CIS. The two Brett’s joined the program the same time as current head coach Scott Clark. “We have gone through this together,” said Clark. “They leave the program in a better place from when they came here. The team we inherited when we got here had won two games in league play. We have progressed every year. It’s ‘we’ not just me or the team; it has been everyone. But the constant has been these two guys.” Clark remembers seeing both players at the 2009-10 BC High School Boys all-star game. He recruited Rouault out of Fulton after he took over at Thompson Rivers. “My feelings are somewhat bittersweet,” said Rouault, before his final game with the Pack. “I am happy we have been fairly successful for the second year in a row while I am sad these will be the last home games of my CIS career.” The Pack went 11-9 in the regular Canada West season and stretched their quarterfinal series with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies to a third and deciding game. They took a ‘play in’ series in two straight over the University of Winnipeg Wesmen. “Since we arrived at TRU, there has been a total change of culture,” said Rouault. “When Parks (Parker) and I came to TRU, our team was pretty crummy and we won only three games over a whole year. It has been nice to see the program become better and better every year. When we first showed up, the team was underperforming and the players were discouraged. Through hard work and the recruitment of new players, we have improved since to the point where we are now where our team is hardworking and expects to win every game.” Milne – on the verge of a Master’s Degree in Science Research – arrived at TRU two years ago after spending four years (three of them playing basketball) at Simon Fraser University and says he has noticed the improvement in the program and has been happy to be a part of it. Both Brett’s made their debut in the fall of 2010 against the Bobcats in Brandon. “That trip was a rude awakening to what travel in Canada West would be like,” said Parker, who is Clark’s step-son. Clark says seeing the three players move on into the next chapter of their life will be more sweet than bitter. “The goal is to bring young people in and help them grow and send them on their way. You hope for them to be a success in every facet of their lives. In all three instances here you couldn’t be happier for them. To be part of it has been fun.” Rouault said he enjoyed being a role model and a part of the WolfPack’s community efforts such as Wendy’s Dreamlift DAY, serving at the New Life Mission during December and Raise a Reader.

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or the record, one in three Canadian kids do not play organized sport and money is the No. 1 reason. Another third play only because their parents sacrifice other things. Maguire Nicholson, a winger/centre with the Vernon Novice Bolts, turned nine in early February, and after listening to his folks about KidSport, chose to help the program. The BX Elementary student wanted to have a hockey party at the outdoor Centennial Arena. His dad, Cory, and mom, Christa, explained to Maguire he would need a lot of friends for two teams and that he would likely receive a lot of gifts. “We went asking for a few dollars (from guests) so he could buy something for himself and we told him about KidSport and he wanted to give the other half to help someone play hockey,” Kevin Mitchell said Cory, a former Junior B Enderby Kings defenceman. “He donated $112 to KidSport.” Hopefully, Maguire’s act of kindness or paying it forward is kept alive by his friends and others around this wonderful, caring community. Between registration fees, new equipment and travel expenses, hockey can be a costly sport. In fact, hockey is the second most expensive sport in Canada, making it out of reach for many Canadian families. HockeyNow provides comprehensive coverage about all things hockey, from grassroots to major junior hockey. But most importantly, they are committed to helping grow the game and have now partnered with KidSport. KidSport is a national not for profit dedicated to helping kids play organized sports by providing grants for registration fees and equipment. KidSport believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. Thanks to their network of dedicated partners including Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., CIBC, Jays Care Foundation, Sportsnet and Sport Canada, and more than 4,000 committed volunteers, KidSport disbursed $6.3 million in grants, which impacted more than 57,000 youth in 2013 alone. In Vernon, super volunteer Ann Holmes has been processing KidSport applications for 13 years and loves seeing kids get a boost to play. “Last year, we spent $58,000 and helped 347 kids in a variety of sports,” said Holmes. “I’ve had kids bring me in their hockey and ball cards so it’s very rewarding.” The process is simple and fast. You visit the website: greatervernonkidsport.ca and fill out the application.

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“We get the parents to make some financial contribution so they have a vested interest,” said Holmes. “The best person to adjudicate are the school principals who know which kids will best use the help.” We lost highly popular golf pro and natural athlete Scotty Cameron earlier this year, and instead of flowers, the family asked that donations be made, in Scott’s name, to KidSport. Scotty would be smiling even more than usual knowing his legacy meant a life of sports for someone less fortunate. Scotty played hockey and baseball growing up, eventually excelling more on the links. Forms are dropped off at the parks and rec offices with Doug Ross and Shayne Wright the administrators. Wright can be reached at 250-550-3671. Donations are always welcome.

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Enjoyed a Game 7 post-season interview with Jack Ramsey of the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre. A Minnesota Wild draft, Ramsey was beaming after letting me know his sister, Rachel, a senior with her home state Minnesota Gophers, had earlier that day won the NCAA women’s hockey championship. I asked Jack about his father, Mike, a former NHL stayat-home defenceman who won Olympic gold with the 1980 Miracle on Ice Team USA. Does his father have a man cave? “He’s got a few jerseys and memorabilia. He’s a pretty modest guy, kind of like he played the game.” As for the Miracle on Ice movie: “I’ve seen the movie so many times, I can probably recite some of the lines. I watched the actual game on the (35th) anniversary.” Ramsey isn’t the only Vee with a famous father since back-up goalie Brendan Barry, of Kelowna, is the son of longtime NHL power agent J.P. Barry, who represents Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews and John Tavares. Brendan is committed to the NCAA Clarkson Golden Knights for 2017. The Okanagan Major Midget Rockets’ grad went 10-2 with a 2.06 GAA in the regular season. Penticton d-man Miles Gendron, chosen 70th overall by the Ottawa Senators last summer, has impressed Vernon-based Sens’ scout George Fargher. “Really happy with the way Fred (Harbinson, the Vees coach-GM) has worked with him,” said Fargher. “I think he has done a real good job of bringing him along.” Fargher watched Gendron twice in the playoffs against the Vernon Vipers and said he has stepped up his play by moving the puck better and generating more offence. “He seems to be a little bit more involved in the play, carrying the puck out well,” said Fargher. “He is just continuing his good play from the season into the playoffs.”

Rouault plans to attend med school Continued from A20

Rouault and Parker were two of the leaders of the PACE program which helps WolfPack student-athletes with their studies. Rouault was joined by his parents – Dave and Debbie – when honoured in February at the Tournament Capital Centre. Milne says his greatest memory of coach Clark will be his moustache during Movember – an initiative that the coach brought to Kamloops five years ago. Rouault, meanwhile, has this anecdote: “My fondest memory of coach Clark has to be the repetitive sayings that he spouts off each and every practice. If I had a nickel for every time he has said ‘rim, post, action’ and ‘get your butt to the baseline’, I would be a rich man. PS: He also has a wonderful singing voice.”

Clark has this anecdote about the aspiring surgeon Rouault: “Brett is ultra-intelligent but he has the uncanny habit of leaving things around. Maybe he is thinking about molecules or something. We have a golf tournament every year (Sports Task Force). My first dealing with ‘Rou’ was at the event. He wound up leaving his golf shorts on the course. I don’t know how he got home. But everywhere we have gone since then, he has left something behind: a sock, a shoe. That sums him up.” Rouault will take a year off, working in Kamloops, before going to medical school. “My girlfriend (Pack guard Taiysa Worsfold) are going to be spending a month, starting April 28, volunteering in Guatemala with a student group we saw online,” said Brett.

Clippers brush off Vees in series opener Black Press Sports

The Nanaimo Clippers stopped the Penticton Vees 5-2 in the B.C. Hockey League Fred Page Cup best-of-seven final series opener Friday night before 2,341 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Vernon’s Spencer Hewson recorded two assists for the Clippers, who rang up four second-period goals in 11 minutes. “It is obviously disappointing because I don’t think we got scored on five times at home all year,” said Vees’ head coach Fred Harbinson. “But, it is just the start of the series and we have to find a way to bounce back.” Anthony Rinaldi (2), first team all-star d-man Yanni Kaldis,

Sheldon Rempal and Ryan Forbes supplied offence for Nanaimo, who finished second overall behind Penticton. Ex-Vernon Viper Demico Hannoun and Jack Ramsey replied for the Vees, who outshot the Clippers 38-24. With a Clipper hanging off his back, Hannoun flipped the puck towards the net at an awkward angle. What seemed like a harmless attempt squeaked through the pads of Guillaume Decelles, making it 1-0. “We played them four times this year and know how each other play. We just had to come out and play better than them with better systems,” said Rinaldi. “We had a slow start and it was nice to see all our guys putting in the effort to get to pucks and score goals.”

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“It really put into perspective where the girls are excelling and where they need to focus. The girls also came home with a better idea of what their goals are, and the amount of effort it takes to achieve them. “That said, for the amount of experience our girls have they are really doing well; and, even though gymnastics is an individual sport, they really pull together and work together as a team.” The team is in Vancouver today for the Junior Olympic (JO) groups level 5 and higher, which will include national level athletes. Aspiring gymnasts of all levels and ages are welcome to drop by North Valley gymnastics on 45th Avenue (near Canadian Tire) to experience the sport and fun of gymnastics. Schedules and program information is available at nvgym.com, or by calling 250-558-5136.

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The new Vernon Men’s Baseball League is looking for players. Opening day is next Sunday (10 a.m.) at Marshall Field and registrations must be in by Wednesday so players can be insured with Baseball B.C. Cost of the league is $40 and players may rquest to play with their friends. “This will get you six games, some lovely Vernon sunshine, and allow you to be part of the first season of men’s recreational baseball in Vernon,” said league director Kyle Anderson. “It is our hope that with your energy and excitement, this league will continuously grow in the coming years. This is going to be a lot of fun, judging from our practices so far. Dust off those spikes (or running shoes), find that glove and that bat; it is time to get going.” Games will go Sundays through until July 5 with the final, except for the May 17 and June 28 holiday weekends. Payment will be collected opening day. Call Anderson at 250-714-6140 or email him at vernonmensbaseball.com. Anderson is a Vernon minor baseball grad who handles online play-by-play duties for the BCHL West Kelowna Warriors.

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BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Betty Hubbard bowled a 713 triple to go 173 over her 180 average. Club 55 Men’s: Ed Kaminski bowled a 670 triple to go 154 over his 172 average. Ladies: Sherri MacNeil bowled a 732 triple to go 207 over her 175 average. Men’s: Trevor Kerr bowled a 881 triple to go 198 over his 228 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Matt Eisenhauer, 402, 907, 100 POA, 9 strikes in a row, 336; Wayne Schultz, 314, 812; Peter Olsen, 100 POA; Kerri Spanier, 100 POA; Chris Cooper, 301, 773; Don Hurst, 309; Trevor Kerr, 388, 882, 100 POA; Keith Sather, 100 POA; Len Egely, 315; Trevor Rachwalski, 302; Kaitlyn Deleeuw, 755; Ashley Krause, 751; Gord Conway, 316, 100 POA; Linda Hunter, 100 POA; Barry Koenig, 318;

Art Block, 306, 814; Ashley Snow, 317; Shirley Little, 300, 100 POA; Carol Jenkins, 100 POA; Herb Rideout, 303, 100 POA; Yvonne Walker, 764; Curtis Summerfelt, 303, 100 POA; Herb Bayes, 100 POA; Nikki Kazimer, 100 POA; Kelsee Knowlan, 315, 100 POA; Tillie Chernick, 100 POA; Keith Hoggard, 314 HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 248 Men Wayne Schultz 263 CLUB 55 Ladies Chris Cooper 212 Men William Marchand 225 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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Central defender Roger Irving took a year off to rest a body pretty much kept together with duct tape and glue. The reprieve seemed to work wonders as Irving scored once and anchored the back line as Kal Tire edged Vernon Silver Stars 2-1 in Okanagan 55+ Soccer League action Thursday night at Grahame Park. Irving connected in the 19th minute after his initial shot was cleared off the line by fullback Kerry Zubot but ricocheted off Irving’s knee into the net. Striker Mike Lloyd also returned to the Tiremen lineup after a season off and made it 2-0 just minutes before the half with a hard, low shot past keeper Ray Tims. Stars’ midfielder Dick Markin buried a beautiful free kick from 23 yards over keeper Yogi Kongsdorf near the 57th minute. Irving was named the La Senza Man of the Match, while central midfielder Jim Sparrow took honourable mention. It was the season opener for both teams.

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water cascading down from the melting glaciers, and crossing streams was something of an adventure. We hiked upwards into the snowline. On the steeper pitches, we kicked steps to avoid a long sliding tumble. When we reached Survey Rock, the rain let up. I gasped at the enormous, steel-blue glacier, criss-crossed with treacherous-looking crevasses. An ominous cracking sound enveloped us adding to the drama. High above us, climbers headed for the summit. That evening, famished, I wandered into the Semiahmoo Resort’s Pierside Kitchen. Our starter, the chilled shell fish and crustacean plateau was loaded with oysters, mussels, crab claws, clams, and more. Two charcuterie platters followed with cheeses, salamis, and artisan bread. Chowder too, was served. Chef Eric Truglas (a transplanted Frenchman) emerged from the kitchen to explain the steaming, spicy cioppino with saffron, mussels, and prawns, cooked in a wood-fired oven. By now the wine and culinary extravagance was taking effect. A delicious roast chicken and halibut with artichokes, heirloom tomatoes floated past. The pièce de résistance was a cedar-plank salmon. I only vaguely remember the desserts. Content, I waddled back to my room. When the customs official at the border asked what I was bringing back, I smiled and thought: a thousand wonderful memories. Hans Tammemagi is with Travel Writers’ Tales.

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Okanagan Spirits looks to future RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

The tone is immediately set as you climb out of your car and cast eyes on Okanagan Spirit Craft Distillery’s expansive new location. The 16,000-square-foot, 24th Street facility was largely rebuilt from the ground up. However, a brick facade provides a sense of establishment. “We’re proud to show it off,” said Rodney Goodchild, director of marketing and operations, of the building. “It was a year in the planning and the application.” Crossing the threshold, you are immediately captivated by a series of towers and copper-pot stills required for rye whisky, single malt, fruit brandies, liqueurs, grappa, aquavit, gin, vodka and absinthe. “We’re encouraging people to come and visit and see how we produce the product,” said Goodchild. “With the still running, we can capture people’s imagination.” With a $3 million budget, the new facility is four times larger than a smaller, but intimate, complex in the downtown core. “We outgrew that space four or five years ago. It had become cumbersome and inefficient,” said Goodchild, adding that the new location means growing consumer demand can be met. “We will have the capability to do a barrel a day. That’s a lot in resources and processing and a lot in storage, but with whisky, the more you can produce, the better.” Beyond the modern and shiny components of production, the new distillery pays homage to a tradition that is centuries old. Wooden casks line the tasting room and lounge, while a 1932 car, surrounded by jugs, crates and mashing tubs, dominates a corner. “It captures the prohibition era. There’s the moonshiner shack look,” said Goodchild of the motif. Considerable attention is also given to the rich history of the Okanagan, and particularly the tree fruit sector, which bolsters the flavour of liqueurs and brandies. Beams and posts originally supported the long demolished Fruit Union packinghouse, while a wall-size photograph features a crew picking apples at Coldstream Ranch in 1918. One also can’t ignore the special tribute to J.C. Dun-Waters, who settled on the Fintry delta and commissioned his own single malt whisky. It’s his legacy that is captured in Okanagan Spirit’s Laird of Fintry single malt. Another aspect of local history is cap-

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Rodney Goodchild, director of marketing and operations, (left) and Tyler Johnson, store manager, poor a glass of whisky at the tasting bar. tured as a long section of counter comprises the gymnasium floor from the old M.V. Beattie Elementary in Enderby. Every last detail was carefully designed under the watchful eye of the Dyck family, the driving force behind the business. It’s anticipated the new facility will prove popular with locals and tourists who are looking for something distinct from wineries that dominate other Okanagan communities. “People are proud of this and how it sets us apart as a community,” said Goodchild. “People share in our success.” And there is plenty to be proud of. With senior distiller Peter von Hahn present, Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery won distillery of the year and spirit of the year, while retaining its world class distillery designation, at the 2015 World Spirits Awards in Denmark. “We know we have quality,” said Goodchild, who believes a large part of the company’s success is tied directly to a growing consumer interest in locally produced goods. “People are more aware of where their food comes from and they see value in quality. They see value in the local economy.”

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Oyama Zipline expands course Morning Star Staff

Oyama Zipline opens Saturday by unveiling a longer course. The Boomerang Line has been added to the seven-station zip park, and increases the total cable at Oyama Zipline to 7,073 feet. “The Boomerang Line was constructed with extreme slack in the cable,” said Peter Madsen, company owner. “The result is a drop and swing, part bungy and part pendulum rope ride.” Oyama Zipline features seven different zip rides through the forest with minimal walking inbetween. People of all ages, in reasonable health, can zipline, though there are weight restrictions.

“Our guests need to weigh between 50 and 275 pounds so enough momentum is created, but too much weight affects the braking system,” said Madsen. Some guest sit in the harness and take in the views. The more daring participants try for speed records in the cannonball position, or hang upside down. “Each ride is a different experience,” said owner Jennifer Madsen. “At times, zippers are high above the trees but in some spots guests are dropped precariously close to the forest floor. That’s when riders gain a true perspective on the speed, about 85 kilometres per hour at times.”

The B.C. government is recommending Okanagan tree fruit growers include insurance for hail damage in their 2015 risk management plans, and take advantage of B.C. premiums being the lowest in Canada. Hail insurance offered jointly by the provincial and federal governments is a cost-effective way for farmers to ensure that weather risks such as hail can be managed and farm businesses can be sustained. “Spring and summer hail storms occur regularly in the Okanagan, but the exact timing and potential areas impacted are unpredictable,” states a release. “To help mitigate their risk, all commercial tree fruit growers can buy hail insurance with the option of increasing their coverage throughout the year. Like any insurance policy, coverage cannot be purchased or adjusted retroactively.” The governments of B.C. and Canada subsidize the premium of each hail insurance policy in the province. A sample policy with 80 per cent coverage for an apple crop worth $100,000 would result in $7,200 in producer premiums, with the governments contributing a roughly equal

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amount. Though coverage for up to 100 per cent of a crop is available, many growers choose to purchase 80 per cent coverage as an appropriate level. Payments to insured tree fruit growers following 2014 hail storms in the Okanagan totalled about $9 million. The Ministry of Agriculture developed and distributes a guide to tree fruit growers that specifically outlines hail insurance coverage and the different options for them to consider. Copies are available at www2.gov. bc.ca/gov/DownloadAsset?assetId=9 A53BCAD3BDE44A0A4DD7585D9 4360ED More information about crop and hail insurance for tree fruit growers is at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic. page?id=DC81AB7B78A246578C C6F7A83973815 B&title=Crop%20 Insurance%20-%20Tree%20Fruits

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Program helps families Happy 50tH anniversary Morning Star Staff

In just one two-hour workshop, families and caregivers living with dementia can learn strategies that will help maximize their quality of life for years. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. brings its free educational series Shaping the Journey: living with dementia to the North Okanagan beginning April 21. “It helps families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia,” said Vicki Arnocky, the society’s First Link Coordinator for Vernon & the Central & North Okanagan. While meeting others going through similar experiences, participants will learn about the brain and dementia, hearing the diagnosis, maintaining their general health, life after diagnosis, planning ahead, and maintaining their spirit. Shaping the Journey is designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. It is also intended for care partners, family members or friends. Sessions run Tuesdays from April 21 through May 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave. Pre-registration is required, by contacting Vicki Arnocky toll-free at 1-888-7600750 or varnocky@alzheimerbc.org. The program is free thanks to partial funding by the Province of BC. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias visit the Alzheimer Society of B.C. website at www.alzheimerbc.org. nnn The society will also bring its Dementia Dialogues to the People Place April 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. This free workshop will provide basic information about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To register, call Carly Gronlund at 1-888-6343399 or e-mail cgronlund@alzheimer.bc.org.

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The science of mobility

appy Easter and a joyous spring to all! One of the worst repercussions of carpal tunnel surgery that I am scheduled to have later this week, was the pronouncement that I would not be able to use my walker for many weeks. Now, I use my walker constantly to get around, not inside my home as I use many existing supports, but outside, for Pat Black almost everything. So my biggest apprehension about the surgery was the recuperation and how I was to get around. My surgeon, who looks like she may be 18 and is a whirlwind of positive reinforcement and good advice, pooh-poohed this information, which came from another doc, and said I would make out just fine. She didn’t say how though. Well science is an amazing thing as I learned when I dropped in at Southward Medical Supplies. With a little innovation from Phil Southward my walker can be fitted with funnels. These are devices where I rest my lower arms and I can steer without having to use my hands. These things can be rented and for a reasonable amount, and I am on the list to rent one. Who knew? Makes me wonder

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how many other wonderful inventions there are for us disabled seniors that we don’t know about. Income tax time again and if you have not got your return done yet the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, sponsored by Seniors Services, is again available at Schubert Centre for low-income seniors (60+). It is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays only from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is a drop-off and pick-up service so bring all T4 slips, previous tax returns and any other information you have. The maximum income level for this service is $30,000 for a single to $40,000 for a couple. It is important that you get your return in as soon as possible as your information has to be transferred to another ministry to ensure your pensions continue without interruption. This happens frequently so email your returns if you possibly can. Apparently the Income Tax people have not heard about transferring info immediately by pressing a button on your computer. Another important event is at the Schubert Centre April 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and all seniors are invited to a public seniors’ town hall meeting with the recently appointed first Seniors Advocate for British Columbia, Isobel Mackenzie. This appointment comes finally in response to years of lobbying and many requests from seniors and advocacy organizations

to the premier(s). All seniors and their family members are invited to participate in questions and discussion about what is working and not working in our community. Isobel will discuss her role and other seniors’ concerns she has heard so far across the province. Be sure to attend this one as it looks like someone finally is listening. If you have questions, please call 1-877-952-3181 or email info@seniorsadvocatebc.ca A library is no longer just for books. Our library is a constant reminder of how an institution that used to be just for books can be transformed into a valuable and contributing partner in our modern community. It offers such an array of interesting subjects such as Chess Night, Meditation Group, Writers Circle and so many other great opportunities to communicate with and meet other like-minded neighbors. Right now, the library along with the Junction Literacy Program, is offering a special program for seniors who need to learn, relearn or update computer skills. You can meet with the program coordinator to determine your needs and upgrade skills on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon except for the first Tuesday of the month. Another great opportunity but also check out the many other programs available at our library, also books of course. (Pun intended.) If you have any questions email blackmail1@telus.net or phone 250- 542-7928.

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ATTENTION TO Those Impacted by the recent landslides and overland flooding Those impacted by the recent landslides and overland flooding event may be eligible for financial support under British Columbia’s Disaster Financial Assistance Program. Assistance is available to qualifying homeowners, residential tenants (renters), small business owners, farm owners, charitable organizations and local government bodies that incurred more than $1,000 of uninsurable damage during the period February 2-23, 2015, and that are situated within the geographic boundaries of: • Regional District of North Okanagan including Spallumcheen, Enderby, Coldstream, and other smaller communities • District of West Kelowna • Thompson Nicola Regional District including Blackpool • Columbia Shushwap Regional District (Electoral Areas C, D, E, F)

Insurable damages, such as sewer or sump pit backup, and water entry from above ground including roofs, windows or other areas of the building that are not at ground level, are not eligible for DFA. Eroded or damaged land is not eligible for DFA. Assistance is limited to providing 80 percent of allowable items that are considered essential to a home, livelihood or charitable service, for the portion of the claim that exceeds $1,000 to a maximum claim of $300,000. To apply for financial assistance, individuals must complete and return an Application for Disaster Financial Assistance. Application forms are available from the Emergency Management BC web site at: http://www.embc.gov.bc.ca/em/dfa_claims/ dfa.html, Government Agent offices, most local government offices, Emergency Management BC regional offices, or by e-mailing the EMBC Recovery Office in Victoria at DFA@gov.bc.ca or calling tollfree at 1-888-257-4777.

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Lake Country council is pursuing a senior government grant to enhance safety for pedestrians around local schools. “These are four distinct road projects we have been working on for some time,” said Greg Bucholz, director of infrastructure services. “This grant application is really focussed on safe routes to schools which…are vital to our community.” Among the projects are improvements to Sherman Road, valued at $450,000, where it leads up to Peter Greer school. Teachers at the school have voiced concern about safety issues for students either walking or riding to school on a busy route. “What we are looking at there is providing a bike lane as you go up the hill towards the school,” said Bucholz. “We want to keep parking on the

downslope side and a separate sidewalk/bike path on the opposite side of the road.” Bucholz says grant applications under the gas tax program are over-subscribed meaning its imperative to have a solid application going forward and he says showing the vital need for improvement to safety in and around schools gives the application a solid chance to receive funds. But there is no guarantee the grant will be received, he added. “This is a competitive process so the aim is to put a high value on these projects,” he said. “We try to put ourselves in the best position (to receive the grant) and this is consistent with some of the plans that have had success before.”

Other projects included in the proposal are: Bottom Wood Lake Road - Lodge Road to School ($720,000) Greenhow Road Oyama Road to north of Young Road ($150,000) Woodsdale Road - Bottom Wood Lake Road to Seymour Road ($1,180,000) The entire project is valued at $2.5 million with $1.2 million through the grant and $1.3 million funded through Lake Country reserves. Also in the works is an upgrade to the Woodsdale Road Sanitary for $700,000, something outside of the grant proposal that would be funded through the District of Lake Country if the grant application is successful.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to Section 187(2) of the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that the Regional District of North Okanagan [RDNO] intends to grant an interest by way of Easements over areas totaling approximately 302.9 m2 of Those Parts of Lots 5 & 10 shown on Plan M194, Sec 25 & 26, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 1956 located at Grey Canal, Electoral Area “B” to permit access and utility easements and a retaining wall to remain in trespass, in exchange for easements and other consideration in favour of the Regional District to access across both adjacent properties owned by: 1. 0753708 B.C. Ltd., per its Receiver PriceWaterhouseCoopers Inc. [the Castle at Swan Lake], legally described as Lot B, Sec 25 & 26, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 34092 and located at 7905 Greenhow Road; and 2. Keith Gerald Law and Josephine Mary Law [the Law Family], legally described as Lot 2, Sec 25 & 26, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 21873, Except Plan H17039 and located at 7895 Greenhow Road. A map of the affected area and accompanying background information are available at our office or on our website at: http://www.rdno.ca/index.php/news/public-notices Paddy Juniper, Deputy Corporate Officer 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Phone: 250-550-3700 / Fax: 250-550-3701 / www.rdno.ca

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