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A high-profile development area could ultimately hook up to sewer but not from Vernon. The Regional District of North Okanagan will develop the scope of work needed for a liquid waste management plan, which could lead to a sewer treatment system for the Swan Lake corridor on Highway 97. “We’ve talked to the Okanagan Indian Band and Spallumcheen about a shared service,” said Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake director. Ongoing commercial and industrial developBob Fleming ment in the corridor is driving the search for sewer. But the other factor for possibly establishing a sewer service is the fact the City of Vernon refuses to provide sewer unless the corridor annexes into the city. “Ours is a better model because it addresses the regional growth strategy,” said Fleming of protecting the environment while promoting economic development. “Spallumcheen and the Okanagan Indian Band won’t become part of the city. The RDNO model is allowing for those partnerships.” Fleming anticipates the process towards a sewer treatment plant could take five years, but he admits there is one potential stumbling block. “Does it make sense financially?” he said. However, Fleming says Okanagan Falls, south of Penticton, recently constructed a $12-million facility but residents there only contributed one-third of the funds because of federal and provincial grants. Support for a liquid waste management plan comes from Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director. “We’re concerned about the quality of water in Swan Lake,” he said of septic tanks in the area. “This is one step to try and protect the environment.” In a related matter, third reading has been given to a bylaw that would expand the riparian development permit area along Swan Lake to include commercial and industrial properties. “We’re trying to ensure water quality in Swan Lake is improving and not deteriorating. It’s good planning,” said Macnabb.
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A guilty plea has been entered in connection with an accident that left a Vernon nurse a quadriplegic. Michael Timothy George Heeley, 22, pleaded guilty to a count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm in Vernon Provincial Court Wednesday. He is scheduled to be sentenced May 21. On Dec. 3, 2014, at around 5:30 p.m., Vernon RCMP responded to a two-vehicle accident at 39th Avenue and Alexis Park Drive. Robin Orcherton, a Vernon mother, wife and licensed practical nurse, was on her way home to her family after her shift at a Vernon seniors residence. Orcherton was stopped at a red light at the intersection when her vehicle was struck by a Jeep which Vernon RCMP said, after the accident, had been reported stolen. Police were told the driver of the Jeep had been spotted running from the scene. The accident left Orcherton a quadriplegic. Family, friends and co-workers have been rallying around Orcherton. They launched an online fundraiser at gofundme.com/ robinsjourney to help with costs which, as of Friday, has raised nearly $16,000 toward a goal of $25,000. There was also an online auction fundraiser featuring items donated by local businesses.
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Betty Blunt checks out Robert Hettler’s eggs at his Pilgrims’ Produce stand at the Vernon Farmers Market’s first outdoor market of the season Thursday morning at Kal Tire Place. Lisa Dueck (above left), of Sterling Springs Chicken in Falkland, talks to Helma Tuijtel.
Showers on track for new facility RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Athletes will be able to get squeaky clean after working up a sweat at the new sports complex. The Regional District of North Okanagan board gave the green light Wednesday to spend $340,000 on showers in the change rooms at the Greater Vernon Athletic Park. “This decision is precipitated by granting but we can’t say where it’s coming from because they haven’t announced it yet,” said director Bob Fleming of the outside agency providing funds. “We have strong promises and verbal commitments but we don’t have cheques yet.”
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However, he says the project requires more than shower heads and drains. “The roof will be redesigned to accommodate the showers, walls will be installed and plumbing will be installed. It’s a square footage expansion.” RDNO’s decision on showers means the interior of the washroom building won’t be completed until possibly August instead of an early July opening. Fleming believes sports groups will be happy with the move. “We were hearing about a lack of showers from a lot of people.” It was announced in March that the $7.5 million athletic park is $790,000 over budget.
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Some politicians are frustrated over what they believe is the slow pace of getting Greater Vernon’s master water plan back on track. Regional District of North Okanagan staff were asked Wednesday for an update on the master water plan since voters overwhelmingly shot down borrowing $70 million for capital works in November. “It’s been five or six months so we should have some idea of what’s next,” said director Doug Dirk. David Sewell, chief adminDavid Sewell istrative officer, pointed out that staff spoke to the Interior Health Authority about the matter Tuesday. “We’re working through all of the questions of what we want to achieve,” he said. “Our objective is a plan that is not only endorsed by the board and IHA but has support from the public and we have political support.” Among the issues RDNO staff has discussed with IHA is provincial water quality legislation, while funding options for any upgrades are also being investigated. As part of the process, director Catherine Lord wants a focus on accessing water licenses from the government or possibly transferring licenses to other water sources such as Okanagan Lake. “It’s imperative that we address that,” she said. Sewell insists all alternatives are being considered so the master water plan meets Greater Vernon’s long-term needs. “We will go through what we did and the options we investigated and the options we didn’t investigate,” he said.
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Brett Kirkpatrick, Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society president, announces $30,000 in community investment grants to 10 Vernon and area sports organizations Tuesday at the VantageOne Indoor Centre.
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Once it’s open and ready for business, the Vernon Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) Track Club is going to need some equipment to use at the new athletic park at Okanagan College. Thanks to the Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society, the club will receive $5,000 through the Funtastic Community Investment Grants to purchase pole vault equipment. The track club was one of 10 local sports organizations receiving $30,000 in total grant funding from Funtastic which will be used by the organizations for equipment and upgrades. “The pole vault equipment is necessary for the new facility being built up on the hill,” said Ian Cameron, club coach. “One of the great things about that facility is how much working together went into it, especially with the track. It’s going to allow all kinds of sports to be played there. “We are very grateful to Funtastic for this funding.” Grants were handed out by Funtastic directors Tuesday at the VantageOne Indoor Centre. The Funtastic Sports and Music Festival runs on the Canada Day long weekend in Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby, and has done so for the past 31 years. The event brings thousands of people to the North Okanagan. “It’s the largest softball tournament in Canada,” said Funtastic president Brett Kirkpatrick. “We have the opportunity to be able to give back some money to the community. Over the last 31 years, we’ve given back about $1.6 million.” This is the seventh year of the community investment grant program. Chairperson Steve Cousins said, with Tuesday’s cheques for $30,000, the program has awarded organizations just shy of $190,000.
“We had 25 applications from various organizations this year, totalling more than $132,000 in requests,” said Cousins. The track club and Vernon and District Baseball Association each received cheques for $5,000. Baseball will use its funds to upgrade its batting cage at the diamonds at Marshall Field. Also receiving Funtastic grants: n North Valley Gymnastics Society (single bar apparatus), $4,300; n Vernon BMX (new starting gate), $3,200; n BrainTrust Canada Association, (helmet safety program), $3,000; n Sky Volleyball Club (equipment), $2,650; n North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association (riding arena upgrade), $2,200; n Vernon Lawn Bowling Club (defibrilator), $2,010; n Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society (nature play area), $1,600; n Canadian Mental Health Association (snowshoe program), $1,040. Information on the community investment grants, applications and criteria can be found on the Funtastic website, www.funtasticsports.ca.
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Meetings proceed for now RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
It could be a long, busy summer for Regional District of North Okanagan staff and politicians. While there was a suggestion to cancel the July 22 and Aug. 19 board meetings in advance, directors have disagreed with that approach. “If we don’t have business we can cancel a meeting at any time,” said director Doug Dirk, addDoug Dirk ing that cancelling meetings in advance places pressure to get a number of issues addressed during a single session. “What we’ve done before creates a log jam with issues all at once.” Director Bob Fleming agreed that terminating a meeting should be based on workload at the time and not because summer holidays are underway. “I have been at an (single) August
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plaints from some Greater Vernon Water customers about a two per cent increase in rates. “To keep things in perspective for Greater Vernon, some pay a lot more,” said director Mike Macnabb. Watershed process investigated The Regional District of North Okanagan will investigate the feasibility of creating a service to undertake implementation of the recommendations in the Shuswap River watershed sustainability plan. While support for the process has come from the electoral areas, member municipalities could also possibly join a future service. “Everyone will have an opportunity of whether they want to participate,” said David Sewell, chief administrative officer. Opposition came from the directors from Enderby, Spallumcheen and Lumby. “Our council has been undergoing a liquid waste management plan and doing other work on the creek so we wouldn’t be interested in this,” said Kevin Acton, Lumby director.
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meeting where there is a 400-page agenda. Are you going to get through that,” he said. While some board members may be away during the summer, director Kevin Acton says that shouldn’t preclude meetings from proceeding. “If one of us can’t make it, we have alternates,” he said. The board did decide, though, to cancel the Dec. 23 meeting because of Christmas. Silver Star water rates climb Silver Star residents will pay more when they turn on the tap. The Regional District of North Okanagan board has approved a three per cent fee increase for the community’s water system. That translates into $12 a year for the average residential user. “This increase is to compensate for an increase in the Silver Star water operating budget to cover the costs for water system upgrades, including a new chlorinator, replacing a water main and replacing a radio tower,” said James de Phyffer, small utilities manager. The hike at Silver Star comes at the same time that RDNO has received com-
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The future of Greater Vernon’s gateway signs remains unknown. Vernon council has instructed staff to bring forward recommendations May 11 about the three welcome signs. The District of Coldstream will also be approached about its position on the signs. There are concerns that the signs are in poor condition and need repair.
“I think it can be Okanagan does not done economically if have a function to fund we use our own (city) repairs or maintenance forces,” said of the signs, Coun. Juliette and RDNO Cunningham. has turned the The signs matter over to were installed Vernon and in 2008 by the Coldstream to then-economresolve. ic developTrue grit ment function Ve r n o n for Greater residents will Cunningham Ve r n o n , continue to which dishave access to banded in 2009. a program that provides The Regional winter traction. District of North City council has
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ell, that didn’t take long. I just turned the big 55 a couple of weeks ago and I’m already reaping the rewards of joining the silver set, or whatever they’re calling this group that I’m now apparently an active member of these days. And I didn’t even have to ask for it, ahem. You see I was just getting takeout for lunch from one of our friendly neighbourhood restaurants recently and the friendly employee was ringing it in for yours truly. “That’ll be $5.25, please,” he said as I began to hand over the cash. I was just getting a sandwich if you’re wondering about the Glenn Mitchell relatively low total, as I usually bring a drink from home. You know, saving pennies, which ironically don’t even exist anymore, as they say, or at least used to say. But before I could hand over the change, something suddenly dawned on the employee. “Wait,” he smiled, happy that he caught himself in time. “It’s Seniors Day. That’ll be $4.50 please.” Well, OK, I thought I’m saving money here, without thinking about it too much, as I smiled and put the loonie that accompanied the fiver back in my pocket. But, wait a minute here, the nice young man didn’t even ask me if I qualified and I’m pretty sure the age requirement is 55 and I’ve only been at that mark for the better part of a couple weeks. Should I be offended? The fact that I didn’t even think about it until after I was out of the restaurant and back on my way to work says nyet. And passing up an opportunity to save 15 per cent on lunch isn’t something I usually give up willingly (which some would say qualified me for membership in this group for awhile now, ahem). Plus it’s not the first time this has happened
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to me, although usually employees timidly and politely ask if I qualify, and that’s been happening for a year or so already. It could be the grey hair, it could be the lack of hair (you know the old joke – I have so much forehead I have a fivehead, not to mention the bald spot) or it could be the trifocals, or it could be....well you get the idea. So in the past I’ve either declined their kind offer and expressed appreciation on their approach (a tough call indeed) or when I got real close to my most recent birthday I’ve either accepted it, with some guilt I must say, or on at least one occasion rationalized it away by saying “seeing how I was picking up a sandwich for my much older brother I will gladly accept your kind offer.” Right. Or maybe wrong. But this guy didn’t even ask. He just assumed. And he wasn’t wrong either. Now I could rush out and get a haircut, you know get rid of as much of that grey stuff as possible so it doesn’t look so obvious, or I could start wearing my Blue Jays hat 24/7 or I could see if I could find those contacts I used to wear back in the, well, last millennium, or I could........just accept that I’m part of a club that sometimes gets discounts on everyday purchases and feel good about it. After all my wife’s already.....um, never mind. I have to admit I was reluctant to join this club – didn’t it use to start at 65 by the way? – as I always thought I’d be a little closer to retirement at this point in my life – wasn’t there something about Freedom 55 once upon a time? And someone assuming I’d been a cardcarrying member for years and not weeks, I have to admit hurt a little bit in retrospect, but that’s just “silly human pride,” as some former member of The Guess Who sang at the Performing Arts Centre recently. So I’m going for it people. Next Seniors Day I’m gladly accepting what’s rightfully mine. I’ve earned it, dammit. And I’m seriously considering ordering a drink to celebrate. The golden years indeed.
It’s good to see the Regional District of North Okanagan considering the possibility of a sewer treatment facility for the Swan Lake corridor. After all, most politicians during the last election insisted their first priority was economic development and job creation. However, the reality is that most of the large tracts of land available for industry are in the rural areas and services, such as sewer, are critically needed for development to proceed. RDNO’s plan would not only ensure services for the Swan Lake corridor and protect the sensitive ecosystem around Swan Lake, but sewer could also be extended to potential development lands in south Spallumcheen and the Okanagan Indian Reserve. The unfortunate aspect of this, though, is that RDNO’s process is partly motivated by Vernon’s long-standing refusal to extend its sewer system into areas that are outside of city boundaries. The only way to access sewer is to be annexed. While city officials defend their policy by saying they would experience challenges forcing customers outside of city limits to pay their bill or to be responsible for future capital needs, those are details that can be worked out in a legal agreement. Communities across the province have such arrangements. Ideally, a regional sewer service, similar to the multi-jurisdictional Greater Vernon Water, would be the best way to meet the needs of residents and the local economy. But until that occurs, RDNO is moving in the right direction.
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umerous letters have been published both for and against the decision of the District of Lake Country council to seek elector assent to borrow to purchase 50 per cent of the 16-kilometre of the CN rail corridor that is in our jurisdiction. Council’s decision is unanimous, fiscally responsible, socially responsible and environmentally responsible. We see the purchase of this corridor as an investment and a long-term benefit for Lake Country. We recognize that there are a number of constituents who have some concerns about our priorities and would rather not invest in our future at this time. Others have concerns that future costs for development and maintenance of the corridor are not being disclosed by the mayor and council. We made what we consider a prudent business decision based on our knowledge and experience and the expertise and advice of other jurisdictions who have gone through similar scenarios. Rails to trails initiatives are a worldwide trend that many progressive communities have benefitted from greatly and we want Lake Country to be one of those communities. The tax increase of $27 for the average Lake Country residence is based on a general tax requisition of $0.057 per $1,000 of assessment, $0.14 per thousand for commercial properties, which will make the annual payment for 20 years on the loan of $2.6 million for which we seek assent. We have a memorandum of understanding with the City of Kelowna which allows for a three year, interest free opportunity to buy its 50 per cent interest of the corridor in Lake Country for $2.5 million. Our assessment base will have increased in three years with the growth we see occurring now in our community, and there is certainly potential for more business to locate here because of new business opportunities generated by ownership of the rail corridor. In three years, we will be in a better position to determine if we wish to exercise our option to purchase Kelowna’s 50 per cent investment in Lake Country’s corridor.
HIKING FEES Isn't it nice how Christy Clark and her henchmen have taken the fun out of April Fools Day by renaming it April Fees Day. Of course, the only fools here are those that
We will continue our current level of taxes for our current level of services so there is no change in council priorities. Most of our long-term debt is for water and sewer improvement which is paid for from the user fees for those services. With long-term plans in place for all infrastructure upgrades we are well positioned to apply for provincial and federal grants as programs become available. sWe have an excellent working relationship with our MLA Norm Letnick and our MP Ron Cannan, who have always provided strong support for our grant applications and we have every expectation that they will continue to do so. The rail corridor will become a public asset that can benefit not just Lake Country but will be an asset for the entire valley. Mayor and council will not be the sole planners for the corridor. We do not have any hidden agendas or any agenda other than to acquire this valuable, wonderful, mostly lakeshore corridor. The entire community will be involved in the subsequent planning when the purchase is made. There will have to be considerable community consultation to identify lands that may be surplus to park and trail functions. Development of a trail in the corridor can be funded by non‐government development grants and willing volunteers, as has been done in
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many other jurisdictions. The long-term operations and maintenance may be conducted as an interregional service or with a memorandum of understanding among the different jurisdictions. Maintenance would not be done solely by Lake Country. CN bought the corridor lands, it did not have the same type of grants that CP had from the federal government. The Okanagan Indian Band has a long standing specific claim with the provincial and federal governments over the Commonage lands that were opened for non‐Native settlement in 1893. Current federal and provincial land claim settlement policy is for no impact to third‐party private property, which includes the CN rail corridor. CN is responsible for the track and tie removal and remediation to all lands to meet current environmental standards. We will continue with due diligence to ensure safe use of this magnificent current and enduring asset for our community. Acknowledging both the concerns and support expressed by some, we hope the majority of the residents of Lake Country see the value of acquiring and protecting the corridor for use as a public right-of-way that will benefit our community for generations. James Baker, mayor Lake Country
The problem there is the cent was abolished last year. All of you pensioners that voted for her, be advised that when she increases everything from three to four times the inflation rate, that doesn't automatically
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WHAT'S GOING ON? This letter is in regards to the most recent March 20 front page article, Unique gallery houses print triennial. I am a little surprised to see the City of Vernon is still having any dealings with former mayor Sean Harvey. Mr. Harvey had to step down from his position because he had grossly misused his expense account. Just to make things clear, I do think that an upgraded art gallery is a good idea in Vernon. Jon Romeril
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Trainor, who serves a community at large member. “Armstrong has such a wealth of Irish heritage, this relationship is going to be great,” said Pieper. Added Gamble: “I’m very keen to get something going.” The sister city committee is intended to be advisory in nature. It will provide public relations or promotion of sister city initiatives and lead in their implementation. The mandate is to identify meaningful cultural, civic, educational and/or other opportunities for the establishment of a beneficial sister city relationship. It was Trainor who, on a trip to Ireland with his wife in the fall of 2014, met with representatives of a group called Rathfriland Regeneration with the view of entering a sister city agreement. The common denominator between the two communities is Catherine Schubert (née O’Hare), who was born in Rathfriland in 1835. Schubert was the first European woman to enter B.C. overland from Eastern Canada. She settled in Armstrong, where she died in 1918. A memorial to Schubert stands in the city’s Memorial Park. Forming the sister city deal was one of the last decisions made by Banbridge council, which oversees Rathfriland. Banbridge merged to form Amagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. “They are excited and on board,” said Trainor of the Northern Irish group. Brinnen and her husband, Ron, are planning a trip to Ireland and a stop in Rathfriland later this year.
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A Vernon resident is being recognized by the Okanagan College Alumni Association for her contributions to the community. Sareena Sharma Nickoli is this year’s recipient of the OCAA distinguished alumni award which recognizes excellence in the areas of leadership, the environment, business or industry, Sharma Nickoli public or community service, the arts or support for Okanagan College. “I am humbled, I was taken aback when I found out about the award,” said Nickoli. “I do things because I love to do them and to help out. Having inspired people to get fit and give back to their community along the way has been very rewarding.” Sharma Nickoli, director of purchasing and marketing at the family-
owned City Furniture and Appliances is a 2001 bachelor of business administration graduate, and in 2003, she returned to the college to pursue an interior decorating certificate. She is also a zumba fitness instructor and recently launched Vernon’s Soul Studio. Sharma Nickoli has organized multiple zumbathons to support the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. She has sat on the Downtown Vernon Association board, volunteered with the Queen Silver Star Excellence programs, is a member of Vernon Women in Business, and been a guest speaker at Women’s Enterprise Center and Community Futures events. “We believe her contribution to the community and industry sets a standard that all current and future Okanagan College alumni should strive toward,” said Kara Kazimer, OCAA president. Sharma Nickoli’s achievements will be celebrated at the Okanagan College Alumni Association awards ceremony at the Kelowna campus Oct. 15.
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Sidewalk permit fee waived ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
The City of Armstrong is waiving its yearly sidewalk permit fee for businesses affected by the ongoing Okanagan Street road improvement project. The capital project calls for new sidewalks as part of the plan, meaning businesses along Okanagan or on the corner of Okanagan and another street can’t put up a business sandwich board because, for the time being, there is no sidewalk. Susan Gagnon of Frugal Frocks, located on Okanagan Street, wrote to council saying she would decline, for the first time ever, to pay the $25 yearly sidewalk permit fee. “It seems pointless to try to merchandise anything on the remaining sidewalk,” wrote Gagnon. “With dust, noise and other elements to deal with, as well as access being an issue, I am removing my tiny table effective immediately.” Chief administrative officer Melinda Stickney told city council
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that, in 2014, 16 businesses bought sidewalk permits in the downtown core. Seven businesses are currently affected by the Okanagan Street road work, and two of the seven have already purchased their permit. “Not everybody purchased a permit because some are able to put signs on their own property,” said Stickney. Council unanimously voted to waive the $25 fee for the five businesses this year, due to the construction, and will refund the two that have already obtained permits. “It’s the least we can do,” said Coun. Shirley Fowler. “We hear lots of concerns in other communities about roadwork that goes on to the actual demise of some small businesses that can’t handle that. “This is only for a short period of time, but there will be lots of noise, dust and no sidewalks, and access is not as easy as it has been.” The roadwork is expected to be completed by the end of June.
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WATKINMOTORS.COM Notice of 93rd Annual General Meeting The Armstrong Regional Cooperative will be holding their 93rd Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, 06 May 2015 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in th Oddfellows Hall at Armstrong and members are invited to come and exercise their rights as shareholders to be democratically involved in the CO-OP’s business. We will be announcing the FY 2014 Patronage Equity Refund of 7% putting over $3.6 MILLION back into our member/shareholder’s hands. Director elections will be held and refreshments will be served. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS The Board of Directors of the Armstrong Regional Cooperative have put forth 2 recommendations to modify sections of the bylaws as summarized below. Special Resolution A is put forth to clarify the eligibility of a person to serve on the board of directors by changing bylaw section 77.4 (e) to read as follows. “No individual is entitled to become or act as a Director of the Association if the individual is: (i) an employee of the Association, or (ii) a former employee of the Association with less than 1 year since their departure, or (iii) a former employee of the Association who was dismissed from the employ of the Association.” Special Resolution B is put forth to modify the Director Nomination process by changing bylaw section 80 to read as follows. “A member may nominate a candidate for director up to one month before an annual general meeting at which a director is to be elected.” For more information or to obtain hardcopies of the resolutions contact us by phone at 1.888.535.2667, email us at info@armstrong.coop, or at www.armstrong.coop or visit our office at 973 Otter Lake Cross Rod, Armstrong. Hardcopies of the Special Resolutions are also available at the Armstrong and Salmon Arm gas bars. For more information call 250.546.9438.
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Why do you need to use anesthetic to clean our pet’s teeth? Think about yourself as you sit in the dentist’s chair. The hygienist is scaling your teeth and they request “could you please open a little wider”. We automatically respond. Now imagine us saying that to a scared cat or dog. Much of their teeth are hidden under the gum line. To be able to do a thorough cleaning we need a totally compliant patient. Scaling and polishing needs to be done on all teeth and all sides of teeth. During the dental procedure anesthesia alleviates a painful oral cavity. Your pet has a lot of bacteria in their mouth, which gets stirred up during the scaling; the breathing tube prevents your pet from inhaling this infectious spray.
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and hand out tickets all day. “I don’t want to see the same thing happen here as happens in Vernon. They’re self sustaining because they go around writing tickets
all day.” But staff assure residents that they do not have the resources to sit out and issue tickets all day. “We don’t actively go out looking for things,” said Trevor Seibel, chief administrative officer. “Everything is run on a
complaint basis.” What the changes do is allow bylaw and commissionaires the ability to deal with offences if they see them. “Some of the issues in there weren’t enforceable because we didn’t have them in there,” added Keri-Ann Austin, director of corporate administration. “Such as snow removal.” Although the changes give greater authority over issues, Coldstream’s policy is to educate first. “It’s pro-active to communicate with them,” said Seibel.
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May 12 will be D-Day of sorts for the students, parents and teachers of Silver Creek Elementary. That will be when North Okanagan Shuswap trustees will make a final decision on the Silver Creek school closure bylaw, which received first reading at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. The first reading of the closure bylaw was added Monday Debbie Evans as a late item to the regular school board agenda, after it was determined that in order to avoid stretching the decision into June, proper procedure required readings to be done at two separate meetings. “We do not want to drag this out for Silver Creek parents or staff any longer,” stated board chair Bobbi Johnson. Trustee Debbie Evans said the assembled parents deserved an apology, noting the process should have been laid out at a recent public meeting.
“There should have been some forewarning, so people could understand that this is about the process and a decision is not being made tonight. ” Trustees reiterated to the assembled parents from Silver Creek that they still have questions to be answered, especially about bus transportation plans. They also were emphatic that no decisions have been made. “I know I have not made up my mind,” said Johnson. “That bus ride is a killer for me.” Trustees also complimented parents and teachers who have rallied in support of converting the school into a Montessori model. “Instead of just asking to keep the doors open, they have come with plans and suggestions in hopes of finding an option other than closure,” said trustee Kelly Rowe. “I know I am in a state of uncertainty.” All trustees except Bob Fowler voted in favour of moving the bylaw forward to final reading. The May 12 meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District’s education centre in Salmon Arm.
Calls for safety measures get a rough ride corporate officer Natalie Garbay said installing speed bumps Requests to slow down traffic where the posted limit is 50 kiloon an Armstrong road have hit metres an hour poses safety cona bump. cerns, as vehicles would have to Eight residents of slow down to less than Schubert Road sub40 km/h to safely drive mitted a petition to over the bumps to avoid city council requestvehicle damage. ing three speed “As different types bumps be installed on of vehicles negotiate the road – one at the speed bumps differently, top of the hill, one at this can cause a level of the gas line marker unpredictability to the and one at the 50 kilo- Ron O’Sullivan vehicles behind,” wrote metre an hour speed Garbay. limit sign – to address ‘“Additionally, suda problem of speeders. den speed bumps are a concern “Other cities have speed for the safety of motorcyclists.” bumps year round and seem to There would also be financial, have no issue, even with snow maintenance and replacement removal,” said the petition. cost implications for council to “We feel this is very important consider. for the safety of ourselves, our Public works began an inichildren and our grandchildren.” tiative last year where a speed In a report to council, deputy reader board was placed at variROGER KNOX
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YOU AND THE LAW WILLS, ESTATES AND SUCCESSION ACT (“WESA”) Significant changes have recently occurred in the area of Wills and Estates. The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) was passed by the B.C. Legislature on September 24, 2009, and came into force on March 31, 2014. WESA repeals the Wills Act, the Wills Variation Act, the Estate Administration Act and sections of the Law and Equity Act and Survivorship and Presumption of Death Act. WESA and the new Probate Rules provide that the estate of anyone who passes away after March 31, 2014 is to be governed by the new Act and Rules.
The Courts have also been granted much more discretion to accept and give effect to documents that may not meet the formal requirements of a Will, but express a deceased person’s wishes. It becomes very important that you avoid documenting in any way partial or incomplete planning ideas in ways that might be misconstrued as your final intention to amend your current Will and/ or create a new Will. You should never write proposed changes on your present Will or a copy of it. You should avoid suggestions (in writing or emails or otherwise) to anyone that you intend to gift them anything in your Will.
WESA also affects intestacy, or dying without a Will, considerably. Where the deceased had a The new legislation does not invalidate a Will that Dave Schaefer spouse and children, the spouse will receive the is already made, but it can first $300,000.00 of the significantly affect how your Will is interpreted. So it is a estate and half of the remainder. prudent time to review what you If the children belong only to the deceased, then the spouse’s initial have in place. $300,000.00 share is reduced to A Will is no longer automatically $150,000.00. A surviving spouse is revoked by marriage. And a person no longer entitled to a life interest in is no longer considered a spouse if the spousal home, but does have an they had lived separate and apart option to purchase it. from the deceased for at least two years. This would mean that a gift to The implementation of WESA a former spouse may be nullified if makes it the right time to review your own estate plan with your the two-year rule is satisfied. advisors.
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Vernon’s Charles Oduro #(17) scores his first CIS Canada West Conference men’s volleyball career point with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack in Kamloops.
Learning curve for Oduro ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
The skill level. The sitting on the bench. The living on his own. It was a year of adjustment for Vernon volleyball star Charles Oduro, 18, a 6-foot-4 left- and rightside hitter for the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack of Kamloops. Oduro was one of many rookies with the WolfPack, who won their final eight matches to qualify for the CIS playoffs, where they lost in the first round to Langley’s Trinity Western Spartans. Oduro, a former all-star with the Seaton Sonics and a provincial U17 team member, spent a lot of his freshman year watching and learning. “Overall it went pretty well,” said Oduro, who is studying business administration.. “It was a shaky start but I adjusted pretty well. My first year was very enjoyable.” The biggest challenges for Oduro were the pace of play and the talent pool. “The transition from high school and club to university ball was huge,” he said. “It was definitely overwhelming at the beginning. All of the athletes, their skill level is so high, but with time I adjusted
and my skill level improved. “My confidence has also gone up and I’m smart on the court now.” For that, he credits two things: playing together with a bunch of fellow first-year players and WolfPack head coach Pat Hennelly. “I felt better that there were a lot of guys at the same level; we were all training together to improve and, together, we did improve,” said Oduro. “We have a great coach. He likes to push guys, but he knows his limits. He definitely helped us all.” Hennelly was already a fan of Oduro which is why he recruited the lanky power hitter to TRU. “Charles has been a great addition to our program,” said Hennelly. “He has fit in very nicely with the guys on the team, and continues to make big strides on the court and in the weight room.” As exciting as it was to watch the WolfPack get red-hot at the end of the year to qualify for the playoffs with such a young squad, Oduro did mostly that: watch. And for a kid used to playing nearly every point in high school and at the club level, that takes some getting used to as he and the fellow rookies found. “We knew that coming in that we weren’t going
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Vernon’s Kevin Geistlinger remained in a hunt for a semifinal berth at the 16th annual Pacific International Cup club curling championship in Richmond. Geistlinger, the Vernon Curling Club men’s champ, and backed by third Jonathan Gardner, second Ian Veitch and lead Wayne Ovens, improved to 3-2 Friday afternoon with a 5-3 win over Norm Richard (3-2) of the host club. Geistlinger, who beat Scott Peet of Creston 6-4 Friday morning, took on Brad Zealand (0-5) of Port Hardy Friday night. The Vernon champs’ two losses came against the rinks at the top of the leader board, Kevin Britz of Chilliwack (5-0) and Jeff Guignard of Vancouver (4-1) heading into play Friday. Preliminary round action wrapped up Saturday morning with Geistlinger taking on Gerald Poelman of Duncan, who was 2-3 going into play Friday night. The semifinals are set for this morning. Geistlinger is one of eight B.C. rinks competing for the provincial title, and a chance to go to the 2015 Travelers Canadian Curling Club Championship in Ottawa in November, as well as a berth in the Cup’s final today against the 10-team International Pool champion.
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Sundance Taekwon-Do Vernon athletes achieved a huge medal haul at the 2015 International Taekwon-do Federation Western Canadian Championships in Kelowna. Sundance was represented by 43 competitors and pocketed 60 medals, including 16 gold. More than 1,000 fans helped athletes celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the founding of Taekwon-Do. “This tournament was a great opportunity for many of our members to experience competition for the first time and everyone had success on some level,” said head coach David White, a 5th-degree black belt and international instructor. Black belts Tyler and Travis Barker struck gold in Pre-junior first degree and junior second degree patterns categories. Both brothers also medalled in sparring with Tyler taking bronze in pre-junior red and black belt lightweight sparring and big brother Travis earning the silver medal after a hard-fought battle in junior middleweight. The other set of black belt siblings were the Wilson sisters – Ciara and Maira. Eldest sister Ciara struck silver in junior first degree patterns and silver in junior girls middleweight sparring. Maira won silver in pre-junior first-degree patterns and bronze in pre-junior red and black belt sparring. Showing strong for the local team were black belts Natalie Bowie, who earned silver in the women’s microweight sparring and gold in first degree patterns, and Brett Bell taking silver in men’s first degree patterns and silver in light heavyweight sparring. Third-degree black belt Kelly Kinniburgh received gold in women’s light heavyweight sparring. Kinniburgh, 33, is an experienced international competitor and will be representing Canada at the upcoming worlds in Italy at the end of May. She also took part in the national team training camp held the day after the tournament. Sundance also ruled in colour belt competition led by the Li family where father Ted took silver in
senior men’s blue belt patterns and gold in his sparring category. Following Ted was his son Jayden who worked hard to capture double gold in bantam blue belt patterns and sparring categories. Sister Brianna took home silver in pee wee girls red belt sparring. Mitchell Alexander bagged bronze in patterns and a silver in middleweight sparring in the junior boys red belt category. The green belts dominated with Bryelle Mitchell garnering double gold in mini girls green belt patterns and sparring. Joining her at the podium were father and son Dwayne and Jacob Venton with bronze medals in senior mens and pre-junior boys green belt sparring respectively. Siblings Fanny and Bobby Chapman achieved bronze medals in bantam green belt sparring. Clubmates Gavin Tokai and Jamie Froland met in the bantam boys lightweight sparring division gold-medal round. After two ties the match went into a “first-point wins” with Tokai prevailing. Tokai also uncovered bronze in bantam green belt patterns. Owen Lewis produced double silver in mini boys green belt patterns and sparring. The yellow belt contingent featured father and son Ken and James Dickson. James won silver in bantam boys yellow belt patterns and gold in sparring while Ken registered bronze in senior men’s yellow belt sparring. Isabelle Phillips managed silver in Pee wee girls yellow belt sparring. Justin Williams won bronze in pee wee boys yellow belt sparring and Nathan Warkentine recorded double bronze in mini boys yellow belt patterns and sparring. Nolan Tokai won his junior boys yellow belt sparring division. In white belt, Demitri Hampton won silver in pee wee boys patterns and bronze in sparring, while Isla Joly taking bronze in mini girls sparring and silver in patterns and Tinika Crane won double bronze in the bantam girls. William Barsaloux won bronze in the bantam boys sparring, whle Dekker Leatherbarrow captured double bronze in atom patterns and sparring.
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The Montreal Canadiens have signed ex-Penticton Vee sniper Mark MacMillan to an entry-level two-year deal. Selected by the Habs in the fourth round, 113th overall, in the NHL Entry Draft out of Alberni Valley Bulldogs, MacMillan played one more
BCHL season with the Vees before heading to NCAA hockey at the University of North Dakota. The Penticton product racked up 47 goals and 90 assists for 137 points in 99 BCHL games. MacMillan rang up 46 goals and 53 assists for 99 points over four seasons with North Dakota. He suffered a season-ending injury in late February.
The Vernon Ladies Slo-Pitch League kicked off its 2015 season with a barnburner and a blowout. The White House Mortgage Gators spotted the Dynamite a 10-0 lead after two innings before chipping away and rallying for a 12-11 victory. The Gators pulled off the victory in the final inning. Cortnay Solmes sparked the Gators offence, going 5-for-5 with two RBI. Nancy Lafreniere had four hits and two ribbies while Kate Carter, Tiffany Disher and Melissa Locke added three hits each. Kelly Jenner earned the win on the mound. Paige Holbrook and Linda Castonguay both went 4-for-4 for the Dynamite while Sandy Demers, Kathy Hatten, Sue Heighway and Allana Gray all went 3-for-4. The other game saw the Ice Cold Pitches start red hot in a 30-1 romp over Tenacity. The Dozers round out the five-team league.
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The BCHL Salmon Arm Silverbacks have acquired 20-year-old F Dustin Gorgi from the Grande Prairie Storm to complete the Karl El-Mir trade earlier this hockey season. The 6-foot-3, 185pound Red Deer product had 9-9-18 with the Olds Grizzlys and Grande Prairie Storm of the AJHL this season. “We are very excited to add Dustin to our line up” said GM Troy Mick. “We wanted to address our size and skill up front for next season and Dustin fits that bill to a T. He also won a Telus Cup national midget championship with Red Deer in 2012-2013.”
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LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Jackie McIntosh bowled a 630 triple to go 129 over her 167 average. Club 55 Men’s: Dave Moore bowled a 681 triple to go 123 over his 186 average. Ladies: Heather Malic bowled a 679 triple to go 163 over her 172 average. Men’s: Dean Lacroix bowled a 720 triple to go 174 over his 182 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Donna Bayer, 100 POA; Wayne Leger 308; Jessy Buchanan, 761; Ashley Snow, 797; Ashley Krause, 799; Carol Brost, 100 POA; Brayden Lutgen, 374, 7 strikes in a row, 100 POA; Yvonne Walker, 308, 804; Art Block, 806; George Leach, 344, 100 POA; Wayne Schultz, 310; Terry Garrington, 330, 100 POA; William Marchand, 328; Bob Forsyth, 100 POA HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 249 Men Wayne Schultz 261 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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Jesse Knight scored twice as Vernon Kal Tire grounded defending champion Alves Bros. 4-2 in Kelowna Men’s Soccer League 35+ play Thursday night at Mission Sports Fields. The Tiremen improved to 2-0 after opening the season by brushing back Kelowna’s Select Your Tickets 5-2. Knight walked around Alves defender Eric Ladner and found Glenn Allan wide open on the opposite side for the easy finish. Alves answered when Morgan Marrs hit a blistering free kick. Alves went up when a corner went off the near post and bounced in off an Alves shin. Kal Tire came out storming with numerous opportunities in the second half. Knight struck first on a great cross from Ryan Sharp. Alves miscommunicated on a clearing attempt when Ladner gave the ball to Rodney Goodchild, who then danced around Ladner and beat the keeper low. The final Kal Tire goal was supplied by Darren Nobrega, who received a great feed from Jeff Straight and drilled a 25-yarder top cheddar. Next up for Kal Tire is the Salmon Arm Beer Badgers Thursday night at McDonald Park. A month of winter training on the beaches of Mexico worked wonders for central midfielder Jim Sparrow. The tireless natural athlete bagged two goals and ran miles as Kal Tire doubled Winfield 4-2 in Okanagan 55+ Soccer League play Thursday night at MacDonald Park. Sparrow, an honourable mention for La Senza Man of the Match in Week 1, took the Nedco Electrical Supplies Man of the Match against Winfield. He cranked a penalty kick past keeper George Heiss in the first half and netted a left-footer after deking Heiss on a great solo effort in the final 45. Gary Dill, on a corker from the right side, and Denis Chabot, with sweet finish in tight, also tallied for the Tiremen (2-0). Striker Mike Lloyd turned playmaker and earned two beauty assists. Mike Siemens, off a corner scramble, and Steve Cox, with a gorgeous
20-yarder, replied for Winfield after falling behind 4-0.
Neudorf jumpstarts Sistas
Diane Neudorf pocketed a deuce as the OTC/Sunterra Sistas toppled the Fantastic Four 5-2 in Division 2 women’s play Thursday night at Marshall Field #4. Neudorf counted her first snipe on a pass from Kim Sylvester and later nodded in a cross from Andrea Zubot. Zubot converted a pass back from Amy Fitchett, Carmen Kinniburgh scored with Krista Gutknecht assisting and Sylvester beat four defenders and then calmly beat keeper Taylor Weixl, playing her first game in 10 years and making several stops. Fantastic Four responded with two quick goals, the first by Weixl, who played out in the final half. Brooke Hackle recorded the second goal on a long run from just past the half. Suzyn August sizzled in the Fantastic Four net in the second half. Olivia Andersen and Lorinda Jackson were solid defensively for the Fours. Sistas greeted newcomers Amber Arnold and Krista Gutknecht to the roster, while also welcoming back returning Sistas and new mommies Amanda Gaythorpe and Fitchett, and recently married Sarah Croken (formerly Ehman).
Attack pull off shutout
Sir Winston’s Attack changed their sponsor, recruited a few newbies and put in some offseason workouts. They weren’t totally sure where the credit goes after posting a 2-0 win over the Green Rockets at Marshall #5. Shelby Fisher proved deadly with two beautiful goals. Fisher’s last goal was set up with a lovely cross into the 18 by playmaker Sue Chadwick. Liz Kristolitias brought her skills and hustle and was brilliant in midfield. A dynamic defensive line led by Bryanna Thalheimer and Nicole Carlson ensured that keeper Tessa Derksen didn’t have to field too many first-half balls. Azra Cawley relieved Derksen for the second half and registered a few tough saves. Newbie Brandy Wejer used her speed, tenacity and smart playmaking up front.
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Johnsons celebrate 60 years The family of Art and Kris Johnson would like to take this time to congratulate them on their 60th wedding anniversary, April 28, 2015. Unfortunately due to the recent loss of their daughter, this event will be an intimate family affair. Art was a young fisherman on River Road when a young lady from across the river in New Westminster caught his eye. They married and started an amazing life together. From that fateful day in 1955, they have raised four children: Larry, Dennis, Susan and Sonja. In 1967 they moved from Annieville to a rambling 85-acre farm out at the end of Cosens Bay Road, where they still live to this day. Those early years were full of learning to
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Hundreds of snow geese take flight. The best time to see the bird species is during the spring and fall migrations.
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Bird sightings take flight JOHN GEARY Special To The Morning Star
QUEBEC - I expected to hear honking. But these greater snow geese are too busy searching for food in the low-tide mud along the banks of the St. Lawrence to honk much. The drizzling rain mutes sound further, so what noise there was did not travel far. We stood in the rain for several minutes, watching some slip-slide their way along the slippery mud, others swimming about, close to shore. The best time to see snow geese in any numbers in Canada is during the spring and fall migrations, as they fly north to their nesting grounds or south, to winter away from the Arctic cold. They travel up and down eastern and western flyways. This group was in the east, in Quebec’s Cape Tourmente National Wildlife Area, during the spring migration north, to mate, nest and raise new goslings. We’d actually seen larger numbers of them in fields, driving into the park. They landed and took off in droves, waddling across fields like a moving rug of white, searching for grain and insects to augment their diet of aquatic plants found closer to the river. The park, 50 kilometres east of Quebec City, was established in 1978 to protect the American bull-rush marshes, the primary snow geese habitat during migration. The 24-square-kilometre area contains several different and distinct habitats, sitting as it does at the juncture of the Canadian Shield, the St. Lawrence lowlands and the Appalachians, and also at the confluence of the St. Lawrence upper and fluvial estuaries. We started our tour in the visitor interpretive centre, looking at dioramas and taxonomic displays of geese and other wildlife while hearing a talk by a park interpreter. Then we headed outside to watch the
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Great grey owls can be found in Cape Tourmente, sometimes in open fields. geese search for food. Geese are not the only birds found in there. Twenty different duck and goose species, 10 or more raptor species, and numerous songbirds call it home. Bear, deer, red fox, muskrats and porcupines also reside there. All told, there are 325 bird species, 30 mammal species, 22 types of forest stands and 700 plant species. Having seen enough geese, we headed into the interior to tramp along some of the park’s 20 kilometres of trails, through marshes and woodlands. As we wound along the trail, the guide halted us suddenly for a chance to spot a pileated woodpecker flitting about in the trees, up ahead. We all catch glances at the bird, but unfortunately, it’s never out of the thick tree cover long enough to get a good photograph. Toward the end of our hike, we hear the
drumming of ruffed grouse echo through the trees, but can’t catch a glimpse of it. On day two, we head off along a different trail, and are rewarded early on with a rare sighting: an American bittern. Rare for two reasons: they can be difficult to spot in the wild, due to their camouflage – they freeze, standing in shallow ponds along shores, often looking like just another log or branch in the water. This was even rarer because the bird was standing in the middle of the trail. It’s unusual to find them on land like that. Further on, passing series of small ponds, we’re lucky enough to spy a few wood ducks. Luckier still, I’m able to snap some photos. As we watch them, that old saying pops into my head: “Calm and unruffled above, (probably) paddling like the dickens underneath!” Part of the itinerary includes a stop in the woods at the sugar shack, where we rest and enjoy some refreshment before heading on. As I plod along the path, I look around at the budding May growth and try to visualize how beautiful this area would be in the autumn, when the deciduous trees burst forth in their traditional fall reds and yellows, mixing with the conifers’ greens. Another time, I promise myself. Breaking out of the heavily wooded forest into more open grassy areas near the interpretive centre, several whitetailed deer stop to watch us. Their tails twitch and their ears wiggle as they try to determine if we’re a threat or not. While there is limited hunting of some waterfowl here in the fall, these deer have nothing to fear, as they are not hunted in Cape Tourmente. As we exit from the trail on to the walkway to the parking lot area, a flock of snow geese wings past us overhead, honking, as if to say, “Come back soon, we’ll see you in fall.” John Geary is with Travel Writers’ Tales.
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No timeouts in 30-minute challenge LISA VANDERVELDE Morning Star Staff
Kristi Bieber gets that it’s hard to find time to work out. The new owner of the gym 30 Minute Hit, and a mother of three children under the age of eight, is fully aware that time is hard to come by. That is why she fell in love with the concept and workout at the 30 Minute Hit in her hometown of White Rock. “I started working out at 30 Minute Hit when my five-year-old was three-monthsold. She was a really tough kid, she had a lot of allergies, eczema, and she was really uncomfortable, so I didn’t eat, didn’t sleep. It was rough. I joined and I swear it just saved my life,” said Bieber She began working out at 6:30 a.m. every morning with her daughter by her side sitting in her car seat at each station. The women’s only, 30-minute circuit teaches kickboxing, boxing and self-defence skills. There are 13 stations and you spend two minutes per station with a 15-second transition period between each. In January, she moved with her husband and children to Vernon and opened her own 30 Minute Hit on Kalamalka Lake Road Feb. 2. “I always knew I wanted to open one right from when I joined,” said Bieber. The 30 Minute Hit franchise has 41 gyms across Canada and the U.S., including in Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops. The Biebers have always been drawn to Vernon. Camping here in the summers or just passing through, they have known that they wanted to make a life here. Her husband started his own business
from home in the spring so they put their plan into action. “When we were here in August on a holiday, we started thinking about it seriously again. I looked and there was no 30 Min Hit here, so I called the franchisor and asked if they wanted one in Vernon and they said yes, they wanted one here yesterday,” said Bieber. “I have done it for the last five years, I have never been bored, never been stronger, there is no cap on your potential, you are always learning, always getting stronger. It has really opened my eyes on what I can do.” According to Bieber it is a work-out that produces results quickly. “If you are coming those three days a week, after the third week, you are hitting harder, noticing your clothes fitting differently, then that is motivating to keep up whatever it is that you are doing,” she said. Vernon’s 30 Minute Hit has been doing well in its first two months. “It has been fantastic, it is fun to hit stuff. We have totally surpassed our goals for month one and the momentum has continued through month two and women are loving it and committed,” she said. The space is child-friendly with a free play area to be utilized during the 30-minute work out. Each person is taken through the circuit and taught how to properly execute each move. “When you come in as a member, there is always a trainer on the floor making sure everything is being done safely, correctly, pushing, motivating and challenging you. There is lots of personal attention.” The Vernon 30 Minute Hit celebrates its grand opening Saturday with a visit from Mayor Akbal Mund.
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A Vernon-based fashion label is preparing to showcase its second collection. Aujla, which made its debut in Toronto in 2012, will take part in Eco-Fashion Week at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Tuesday. “This androgynous fashion label, inspired by the journalistic pursuits made by creative director Raji Aujla, incorporates its signature stylistic direction of structured garments with utilitarian draping,” states a release. “The significant difference in the second collection is it is constructed of entirely sustainable textiles and eco-friendly threads and hardware.” Raji Aujla is a law student by day and a designer by night. She has worked as a journalist for Day and Night
News Co., Al Jazeera Canada, Huffington Post Canada and the Globalist. While the Aujla label is a for-profit company, it operates a non-profit subsidiary called the Sikya project. The Sikya Project has a mandate to provide educational facilities in Third World countries. Raji Aujla introduced her first collection at the Toronto Fashion Week in 2012 and the inventory was sold out in three months. It sold in Milan, Delhi, Sydney and Toronto. “Where designers often take inspiration from whimsical nonsensical, Aujla tells one of truth,” states the release. “Taking inspiration from her reportage while shooting a documentary in India, Aujla developed her self-titled collection to report on stories through a fashionable medium.”
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An Enderby business has implemented a compost system to divert waste from the landfill and improve local soils. A bin was delivered to Sutherland’s Bakery Thursday so staff and customers can put their food scraps, coffee filters, stir sticks, sugar packets and more into a different bin that goes to Spa Hills Compost in Salmon Arm. Spa Hills is expanding its food waste composting operation to help divert waste from the landfill
while creating a chemical-free compost for the 300 acres it farms. “Compost helps our soil retain moisture, which is very important in such a dry region,” said Josh Mitchell, Spa Hills Compost co-owner. “Plus, we’ll be helping restaurants, hotels and other businesses reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, which is really they way things are going.” The company currently covers Vernon, Salmon Arm, Enderby, Sicamous, Sorrento, Falkland, Coldstream, Lake Country and Grindrod.
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Dogs take to Lavington track Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff
One of the last few remaining dog races in B.C. gets underway in Lavington April 25 and 26. The Whippet Club of B.C. hosts spring trials, which will see some of the fastest breeds in the province take to the track. “There are not many trials here in B.C., there are only four or five,” said Verena von Eichborn, organizer of the local event. This year, the event is once again opening up a spot for any other breeds interested in racing. “It was a huge success last year,” said von Eichborn of the all-dog race, which gets underway Sunday. “It was really sweet. All of them did phenomenal and none of them had ever done it before.” Anyone interested in signing their dog up for
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behaved dogs on leash, and not in heat. “It’s a beautiful place out there,” said von Eichborn of the rear horse pasture on Langford Rd. in Lavington. There will also be a Berlin Friend and Family Jam and Jelly
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Buzz and anticipation are spreading around town as teams prepare to challenge their vocabulary in support of literacy. The eighth annual Adult Spelling Bee Challenge gets underway at the Best Western Vernon Lodge Wednesday, April 29. And it’s already shaping up to be a banner year. “I think we’re going to have at least 25 teams,” said Wendy Aasen, executive director of the Junction Literacy and Youth Initiatives Society of the North Okanagan. The increased participation means more funds for programs and services at the Junction. That will benefit the more than 50 youth who use the centre every month, the 400 children who benefit from One to One and after school reading programs, 1,050 babies receiving Books for Babies and Toddlers packages in the region, the 500 families who participate in workshops each year and the more than 50 seniors who benefit from computer support. For each of the participants, the cause is what brings them out each year, but it is the challenge and the excitement that are creating such a buzz. “This year, we’re going to win,” said Janice Berehulke with team Kal Tire, presenting sponsor of the event. In fact, they’ve recruited some new players, who have their own winning streak. “I did win three years of my elementary school spelling bee,” said Karmen Doucette, adding that they will have any tire-related words in the bag. Then there’s Michele Therres, also a former spelling champion. “I won one year but I was in Kindergarten – I beat
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View in-store displays for eligible composters. Online orders are not accepted in the rebate program.
Nominate a Leader in Your Community Help us recognize a person, group, organization or buisness who is promoting sustainability in the North Okanagan.
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The Earth needs our help all year long.
Greg Kyllo
Founded in 1990, Earth Day Canada is a national environmental charity. We offer free, yearround, award-winning programs to educate and inspire Canadians of all ages, backgrounds and sectors to reach local environmental solutions. Our mission is to foster and celebrate environmental respect, action and behaviour change that lessens our impact on the earth.
250.833.7414
Our programs—focused on education, action, recognition and financial support—are successful because they offer simple, easy-to-accomplish actions that can be done by all of us. Each individual action will add up to a substantial improvement for the environment when we all work together.
MLA Shuswap
greg.kyllo.mla.leg.bc.ca
Communities look to their local leaders and elected officials to be at the forefront of addressing environmental challenges. There is much we can all do to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change here at home. Global Day of Conversation is an opportunity for all of us to put plans for a sustainable future into action”.
* Developing square meter garden plots * Establishing composting systems at schools
* Implementing recycling educational materials
The RDNO is looking for new waste reduction initiatives to support in 2015. The submission deadline is Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
For more information contact the RDNO 250.550.3700
wrif@rdno
Sign the Earth Flag 2015 is shaping up to be a monumental year for the international climate movement, and Earth Day Canada wants to show the world that Canadians are supportive of meaningful climate action.
www.rdno.ca
until Earth Day, April 22.
Community Clean Up
Invasive Plant Control
Parks & Trails Stewardship
Sustainability
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Water Stewardship
Nomination forms are available at the RDNO office, or nominate online! www.rdno.ca
Greater Vernon Water Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
Celebration
As such, Earth Day Canada is creating a 2015 Earth Flag on which we will collect signatures from people across the country who are committed to making Earth Day every day and are doing their part to reduce carbon emissions 20% by 2020. The 2015 Earth Flag will be taken to the COP21 International Climate Conference in Paris this December where a new international agreement on carbon emissions will be signed.
Nominations now accepted
• ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED
Happy Earth Day
Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day is the largest environmental event in the world. More than six million Canadians—including nearly every school-aged child— participate in an Earth Day activity in their communities. We partner with and support hundreds of organizations across the country, as they engage Canadians in annual celebrations of this special day.
Nominate online! www.rdno.ca
• IN STORE PURCHASES ONLY
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Examples of projects that have received WRIF funding include:
speed limits • Carpool/CarShare • Properly Transform your yard into a pollination paradise. Learn why pollinators are essential to any July 8 inflate tires • Don’t outdoor space. idle • Match Octane Fuel to your vehicle • Service- 7-8 yourp.m. vehicle Xeriscape Strategies Wednesday Discover how to design a flourishing yard regularly • (Test) Drive a hybrid vehicle for all seasons. Aug 12
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The 2015 Earth Flag is inspired by EDC’s 1992 Earth Flag which collected a total of 500,000 signatures, illustrating Canada’s collective will to protect the planet. The final signatory, then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, took the flag to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit where the first international agreement on climate was signed. How it works: Signatures will be collected in person (at community events, schools, specific sites) and electronically through our website over 5 months, from Earth Day, April 22, to September 22, 2015. These signatures will be placed or printed on pieces of cloth that will be sewn together to create a mosaic flag. The flag will feature the Earth Day Every Day logo, as well as a 2015 pledge or pledges that represent the goals or commitments of Canadians to make deep carbon reductions. We plan to reveal the Earth Flag at an event in early November and collect the final signatures on the Earth Flag by those who will be representing Canadians at the Paris COP21 climate meeting.
The goal of Earth Day Every Day is to help each participant achieve a 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020. Find out why it’s important to act now.
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Celebrate Earth Day with a Clean Commute! What do you do with a bike with a broken chain? Has your favourite book fallen apart? Do you have a sweater, jeans, or socks that need mending?
We will be repairing things together, receiving expert advice, come and bring your broken items! Saturday, May 2, 2015 • 11am - 3pm For further information go to Okanagan Science Centre Parking Lot Vernon in Transition Facebook
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Transportation currently accounts for a whopping 24% of our carbon emissions, so active and less carbon intensive transportation choices present a great opportunity to reduce our individual carbon footprint. Here are different green commuting acts, and the carbon reductions that can be achieved by adopting these practices in our daily life. Starting on April 22nd, you can post your clean commute acts on the new Earth Day Every Day platform. You will be able to track your impact, share your actions, and win prizes. HaveXerindipity fun cleaning your commute on Earth Day, and every day! ~ A garden of unexpected discoveries!
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North Okanagan retailers only.
View in-store displays for eligible composters. Online orders are not accepted in the rebate program.
Nominate a Leader in Your Community Help us recognize a person, group, organization or buisness who is promoting sustainability in the North Okanagan.
45th
Anniversary
The Earth needs our help all year long.
Greg Kyllo
Founded in 1990, Earth Day Canada is a national environmental charity. We offer free, yearround, award-winning programs to educate and inspire Canadians of all ages, backgrounds and sectors to reach local environmental solutions. Our mission is to foster and celebrate environmental respect, action and behaviour change that lessens our impact on the earth.
250.833.7414
Our programs—focused on education, action, recognition and financial support—are successful because they offer simple, easy-to-accomplish actions that can be done by all of us. Each individual action will add up to a substantial improvement for the environment when we all work together.
MLA Shuswap
greg.kyllo.mla.leg.bc.ca
Communities look to their local leaders and elected officials to be at the forefront of addressing environmental challenges. There is much we can all do to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change here at home. Global Day of Conversation is an opportunity for all of us to put plans for a sustainable future into action”.
* Developing square meter garden plots * Establishing composting systems at schools
* Implementing recycling educational materials
The RDNO is looking for new waste reduction initiatives to support in 2015. The submission deadline is Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
For more information contact the RDNO 250.550.3700
wrif@rdno
Sign the Earth Flag 2015 is shaping up to be a monumental year for the international climate movement, and Earth Day Canada wants to show the world that Canadians are supportive of meaningful climate action.
www.rdno.ca
until Earth Day, April 22.
Community Clean Up
Invasive Plant Control
Parks & Trails Stewardship
Sustainability
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Water Stewardship
Nomination forms are available at the RDNO office, or nominate online! www.rdno.ca
Greater Vernon Water Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
Celebration
As such, Earth Day Canada is creating a 2015 Earth Flag on which we will collect signatures from people across the country who are committed to making Earth Day every day and are doing their part to reduce carbon emissions 20% by 2020. The 2015 Earth Flag will be taken to the COP21 International Climate Conference in Paris this December where a new international agreement on carbon emissions will be signed.
Nominations now accepted
• ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED
Happy Earth Day
Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day is the largest environmental event in the world. More than six million Canadians—including nearly every school-aged child— participate in an Earth Day activity in their communities. We partner with and support hundreds of organizations across the country, as they engage Canadians in annual celebrations of this special day.
Nominate online! www.rdno.ca
• IN STORE PURCHASES ONLY
Armstrong
Examples of projects that have received WRIF funding include:
speed limits • Carpool/CarShare • Properly Transform your yard into a pollination paradise. Learn why pollinators are essential to any July 8 inflate tires • Don’t outdoor space. idle • Match Octane Fuel to your vehicle • Service- 7-8 yourp.m. vehicle Xeriscape Strategies Wednesday Discover how to design a flourishing yard regularly • (Test) Drive a hybrid vehicle for all seasons. Aug 12
Sunday, April 19, 2015 - The Morning Star A25
The 2015 Earth Flag is inspired by EDC’s 1992 Earth Flag which collected a total of 500,000 signatures, illustrating Canada’s collective will to protect the planet. The final signatory, then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, took the flag to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit where the first international agreement on climate was signed. How it works: Signatures will be collected in person (at community events, schools, specific sites) and electronically through our website over 5 months, from Earth Day, April 22, to September 22, 2015. These signatures will be placed or printed on pieces of cloth that will be sewn together to create a mosaic flag. The flag will feature the Earth Day Every Day logo, as well as a 2015 pledge or pledges that represent the goals or commitments of Canadians to make deep carbon reductions. We plan to reveal the Earth Flag at an event in early November and collect the final signatures on the Earth Flag by those who will be representing Canadians at the Paris COP21 climate meeting.
The goal of Earth Day Every Day is to help each participant achieve a 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020. Find out why it’s important to act now.
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Dawn Gilbert (from left), Robert Klym, five, his dad, Zane Klym, Linda Fisher and Ing Klym were among the participants in the second annual Autism Awareness Walk Sunday at Polson Park. Close to 200 people took part and helped raised $1,000 for the event organizer, NONA Child Development Centre.
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The rail corridor referendum in Lake Country continues to draw strong interest. During the advance poll Thursday, 531 people cast ballots at the Oyama Community Hall. That brings the number of ballots to 1,584 during the first two advance polls. “It was terrific to have such a great turnout at both advance polls so far,” said Reyna Seabrook, chief election officer. The results for Friday’s advance poll were not known at press time. The next advance polls are Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Okanagan Centre Community Hall and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the municipal hall. General voting day is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at George Elliot Secondary School. Residents are being asked to borrow $2.6 million to purchase the rail corridor in the municipality.
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Ten playhouses are up for auction at the Village Green Centre, with proceeds supporting the Vernon Women’s Transition House. The Bay, Kohler Canada, Sun FM, the Village Green Centre,
Vernon Women’s Transition House, Community Futures
North Okanagan and the Coldstream Fire Department.
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Village Green Centre’s Playhouses for Hope are officially up for auction. The 10 playhouses were constructed by Vernon-based Creative Connectors. “Shoppers can place their bids during centre hours until April 26, with all proceeds going to the Vernon Women’s Transition House,” said Darren Robinson, Village Green Centre’s marketing manager. “On Village Green Centre’s Facebook page, people can vote for their favourite playhouse. The sponsor who gains the most likes on their playhouse will be awarded $150 in Village Green Centre gift cards.” The playhouses have been decorated by Save-On-Foods,
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A dream fulfilled by a mother’s love Editor’s note: following is the second in a two-part series on former Vernon residents Janet Walmsley and her daughter, Jenny Story, both of whom have just had their first books published. Katherine MortiMer
Morning Star Staff
When Janet Walmsley was growing up in Manitoba, she loved taking part in school plays and musicals. But she never imagined that her interest in acting as a teenager would one day lead to her walking the red carpet in Hollywood. The former Vernon resident has just returned from southern California, where she attended the annual Indie Series Awards, along with her daughter, Jenny Story, 22. In a phone interview from her home in Vancouver, Janet talks about the journey that has led from raising her children, to performing at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre, to her latest adventure, as author of her first book, The Autistic Author and Animator: A Mother’s View of a Daughter’s Triumph. The book tells the story of a mother’s love for her daughter. Jenny was diagnosed with autism as a youngster and faced many challenges on the way to reaching her dream of becoming a professional animator and published author: she recently graduated from the animation program at Vancouver Film School and has just published her first book, Dysnomia: Outcasts on a Distant Moon. Both mother and daughter signed their contracts with Vancouver-based Influence Publishing at the same time. “My whole reason for writing this book was to let other autistic families and individuals know there is a light at the end of this dark tunnel, that there is a coloured rainbow with many colours waiting for them so they can fulfil their dream. “Jenny was an inspiration to me, and I wanted to show not only autistic and people with special needs, but all of us, that no matter what barrier is there in front of you, you can break it down.” When Janet was told by doctors that Jenny had autism spectrum disorder, she made it her mission to ensure that her daughter would live a full, healthy life and that she would never be held back by her diagnosis. Janet gives full credit to family and friends for their love and support, as well as to what she calls her dream team of professionals in Vernon who worked with her and Jenny, all of whom she considers part of her family:
from speech therapists and play therapists at NONA to day care teachers and doctors. She never once wavered in her determination to see her daughter succeed. At the same time, she was raising her son, Chris, who is now married and living in Australia. “I was a single mom, and I have to give credit to Chris; he knew I had to spend a lot of time with Jenny, but I never wanted him to feel like he was on the back burner, and he was always so supportive.” When Jenny decided she wanted to attend film school in Vancouver, Janet didn’t hesitate to quit her job in marketing and sell the house they had called home for 17 years. “I had no hesitation, this girl had gone through so much; she deserves the world and I wanted to give it to her. We waved goodbye to Okanagan Lake, and we’ve never looked back, although we miss Vernon and it will always be home.” Janet’s husband, Travis, doesn’t like the big city. His work takes him to Saskatchewan and Alberta and he commutes to Vancouver to see his girls. “Travis is Jenny’s step-dad but he is really her dad. When I met him she was turning four and was very untrusting. I brought him home and all of a sudden, Jenny just went walking over to him and talked to him and they’ve been bonded ever since.” Janet made the decision to share her family’s story as a way of helping other families struggling with autism. “I didn’t keep journals but have tidbits of information, and kept a lot of stuff from people I worked with. I was up until 3 a.m. one morning, going over hundreds of photos to pick out which ones to go with my book. It is a very enjoyable experience and hard work, however we are both enjoying the journey. “I love life, and I like to grab everything in life I possibly can; I would like to be a cowgirl, and an astronaut.” Janet hasn’t added those two job descriptions to her resume but she has one of which she is particularly proud: professional actor. Since moving to Vancouver and being signed by an agent, she has appeared in numerous TV shows, films and commercials and has been nominated for several awards, including a Leo Award and the recent Indie nomination in the best supporting actress for a comedy category, for her role as German sex therapist Dr. Hilda VonHildenburgh in the web series, Single & Dating in Vancouver.
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Janet Walmsley (right) and her daughter, Jenny Story, get ready to walk the red carpet at the 2015 Indie Series Awards in Los Angeles. A professional actor and former Vernon resident, Walmsley is the author of The Autistic Author and Animator: A Mother’s View of a Daughter’s Triumph. Janet has her son to thank for getting her back into the performing she had loved as a teen. “I remember Chris saying, ‘Your life has been for us, you have to do something for yourself.’” So when Janet saw an ad announcing auditions for the play Harvey at Powerhouse, she gave it a go and was stunned when she got the part of Myrtle Mae Simmons. At 41 years old, she fell in love with acting again and has never looked back. Living in the moment and soaking up every adventure has become a way of life for Janet, particularly since her diagnosis of breast cancer last summer. After a double-mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, Janet has been cancer-free for eight months and urges all women to have regular mammograms. “We all had our cry and then I said, ‘guys, I’m not looking back, I’m going to go forward and beat this whole thing.’ It’s been really hard on everyone and Chris wanted to come home, but I was lucky as I didn’t have
chemo or radiation. I’m on medication and I really take care of myself. I’m planning to be here for the next 20 or 30 years.” When she found out about her Indie nomination, Janet wasted no time in making plans for her and Jenny to attend the awards as well as the many parties surrounding the event. Gowns were purchased for the red carpet and awards gala, appointments for hair and makeup made and flights and hotel rooms booked. While Janet lost in her category, where she was the only Canadian nominee, she calls the whole experience a win-win. “This is just a blessed feeling, it’s an honour to be recognized, to be in the same category with seasoned professionals, it’s very humbling.” Janet said she hopes she can inspire other women to never give up on their dreams, that hard work can pay off and that she feels incredibly blessed by the life she is living.
see SHARING on page A29
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s a mother, woman and a human being, the significant number of murdered and missing aboriginal women is unsettling. Violence against women is outrageous no matter your heritage, skin colour, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, social and economic status. It crosses all of these and is universal, and it is universally outrageous. According to the RCMP website, violent deaths against nonaboriginal women are on the decline between and on the rise for aboriginal women. “Police-recorded incidents of aboriginal female homicides and unresolved missing aboriginal females in this review total 1,181 — 164 missing and 1,017 homicide victims.” This is our history and these are our sisters, daughters, cousins, mothers, friends, colleagues, neighbours. The more I read to prepare to write this column the more I found myself having a physical reaction to what I was reading. That sick feeling in the pit of your stomach
It’s time to take a stand
when you are seeing or reading something horrible. I want us to feel horrible and to have that sick feeling in our stomach when we learn about violence against women, against anyone. I fear we pass over this and just come to accept just another First Nations woman, missing or murdered, just another gang death in Surrey. Just another is someone’s child, parent, sibling, friend, cousin, a human being worthy of love, compassion and opportunity. We are all connected as human beings. As it Happens on CBC radio has been running a series of interviews on the missing and murdered aboriginal women told from a personal human perspective to put a face to the story. I believe that every Canadian should learn about the horrors of the residential schools; how the Indian Act managed to disempower native women, and the ‘60s scoop where native children were placed in white foster homes. How these and other government actions have had a significant
Sharing a journey continued from page A28
“It has been hard work, however I have loved every minute of it. I love to entertain people. So if I have made a person laugh, cry, get mad or any emotion, I have done my job because part of the joy to me in acting is to bring people into my heart and soul and feel everything I am feeling in the character I am doing, the scene I am doing and the story itself. I want them to engage in that right along with me.” Janet has no plans to slow down and has recently auditioned for a film starring Nicolas Cage. “It’s nice to say I am a professional, paid actor, but my best profession is being a mom.” For more information or to order Janet and Jenny’s books, see www.influencepublishing.com
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impact on First Nations people. Like it or not, this is our history and to move forward we must understand the past: the good, bad and the ugly and what was done to the First Nations people is the ugliest. I met with Mollie Bono to talk about this column and she suggested we also need to look at what is happening in our own communities before someone is murdered or goes missing. What can we do to keep our women safe, and secure? What stops women from speaking out about violence is the belief that they don’t matter, or that nothing will be done. They need hope that they will be listened to and responded to. As a community we need to respond and speak out, report, and aid in the search, coming forward
as witnesses, working with police and agencies to help. I think in Vernon we are always hopeful that we are working together and making a difference. If you want to see change, be part of the change. Every letter, post card and phone call that you make to your MLA or MP counts as more voices than yours. If we can develop a safer community for all women then other communities can too, and it starts with one, and it builds from there. We need the housing and services for the people who need it. Empowerment, employment, training, support, whatever the individual needs to feel safe, strong, in control is what our community can work towards offering. The individuals and services need our support. We are all members of the village that helps our children grow to be strong adults and as adults we continue to benefit from that village. We need each other. I know that violence will continue to happen, stupid random acts as well as planned pre-meditated hor-
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national pet adoption weekend at bosley’s Bosley’s is celebrating National Pet Adoption Weekend April 19. The SPCA will have dogs available for adoption. Bosley’s by Pet Valu is at The Shops at Polson Park, Highway 6, Vernon. community hu song The Community HU Song is April 19 and May 17 at 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Come together and learn a spiritual exercise that teachers us all how to go beyond prayer and meditation, through contemplation. We are still at the Pacific Inn and Suites, 4790 - 34th St., Vernon. vernon bmX holds gear & bike swap April 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. We will have coaches to answer questions, the barbecue going and a table for registration. If you have gear to sell or need some new gear come on down. okanagan historical society Armstrong Enderby branch meets April 19 at 2 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex, Hwy. 97A. Topic, “The CPR railway corridor, past and future.” Brad Case, Enderby city councillor, and Phil McIntyre-Paul from the Shuswap Trail Alliance speak on possibilities of using now-closed railway right-of way as a public trail corridor. Grindrod resident Tilman Nahm will share concerns against the proposal. Bob Cowan, local historian, will speak on the historical importance of the railway. Maps and photographs from local museums will be on display. seedy sunday April 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., Vernon library meeting room. Help kick-start the spring sowing season with folks from Okanagan College and Patchwork Farms who will demonstrate seed saving techniques, share seed saving tips, talk about budding seed libraries, and show a film on the slow food movement. This free public event is open to everyone interested in connecting with like-minded seed savers! linnea good perForms in lumby Sometimes referred to as “the contemporary musical voice of the emerging church in Canada,” Good brings her combination of old gospel greats and contemporary faith reflections to Lumby United Church (Vernon St. at Park Ave.) April 19, with worship service starting at 11 a.m. “The Four Faces of Jesus: Do You say that I am?” is the theme. Everyone is most welcome to join us regardless of your faith orientation. Questions to Dave at 250-547-6368. aa meets sundays (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 281048 Ave. (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access (X) no handicap access. Info., 250-545-4933 vernon treatment centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more info. medievally minded Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org okanagan chinese baptist church Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St. elks mega meet draw Join us the third Sunday of the month at the Elks lodge, 3101 - 30th St. (across from Greyhound Depot) for Vernon’s most popular mega meat draw which includes 50/50. Variety baskets, meat basket and concessions. Everyone welcome. All monies go to charities and children in Vernon. Doors open 1 p.m., draws start at 2 p.m. Find us on Facebook at Vernon Elks.
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community kind of person and are looking for a way to help Bring Out The Best In Kids, you are welcome to come and check us out! If you are an Optimist relocated from another area or just interested in finding out how to become an Optimist, we welcome new members. Of interest to parents: schedule for Unplug and PLaY WEEK activities will be published as special insert in The Morning Star April 19. Info.: http://northokanaganoptimistclub.org/ society For open learning & discussion SOLD meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the People Place. April 20 features guest speaker Steven Jones on “The Evolution of Jazz. All are welcome. the bX/swan lake community association agm Annual General Meeting April 20, Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 3914-32nd St., Okanagan Room, 7 to 9 p.m. Memberships available at meeting. Non-members welcome! georgette thriFt store The world’s finest thrift store is having a half-price sale on all blue and green tags until April 25. New store hours Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At 3100-28th Ave., behind Sir Winston’s Pub. breathing eXercises and yoga in the chair classes At the Halina Centre, Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. Come to 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. little owl Family circle Every Monday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Friendly and supportive drop-in for parents and children zero to six years; includes healthy snack, coffee and Mother Goose. No registration required. For more information, call Debra Large at 250-558-9267. 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. monday night vernon toastmasters Stuck for words? Try Toastmasters today. Improve communication skills. Develop leadership skills. Sharpen thinking and listening skills. Build your self-confidence. Meetings are from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. A warm welcome awaits you. Call Russell at 250-542-7095 or Teresa at 250-545-5767 for more information. Fun time at halina seniors centre Mondays 1 - 3 p.m., every first and third Monday of the month. Come to the first one and plan out the games for upcoming weeks. A time to have fun and learn. Cost: 50 cents per session. Everyone 50+ welcome! Centre is 3310-37th Ave., behind Rec Centre. Info., 250-542-2877.
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Free alzheimer society oF b.c. workshop Shaping the Journey: living CT #2 TRI 2 with dementia, IS 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, April 21 to May 19, The People Place, 3402 – 27th Ave. Pre-registration The Board of Education required: call invites you to attend Vicki, 1-888-7600750, varnocky@ Public Board Meetings alzheimerbc.org. dementia Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:00 p.m. dialogues: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 4:00 p.m. Free Alzheimer Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m. Society of B.C. workshop April Board Room 21 from 10 a.m. School District No. 22 (Vernon) to noon, The 1401-15th Street, Vernon, B.C. People Place, ER N O N )
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Comic brings baloney to wine country Derek Edwards returns to the North Okanagan with an update on his latest daydreams Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
Epicureans are always looking for those new trends, like shabby and chic wine and food pairings: Potato chips with French champagne, anyone? Canned brown beans with tawny port? How about some baloney and chardonnay? That last one is actually being served, metaphorically, when one of Canada’s top comics returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on his latest tour called, you guessed it, Baloney and Wine. Derek Edwards, who originally hails from Shania Twain country in Timmins, Ont., may come off as a lovable yokel, but his observations on the world around him are razor sharp. Now based in Toronto, his new show is said to be an uproarious romp through the increasingly strange quirks of our daily routines. As the press reads: “It’s relentless and brazen, a tightly woven running commentary about human nature; the thinking man’s coffee break.” Edwards puts it more succinctly: “Baloney and Wine is my unpretentious angle about the hosers and the rubes who are out there in great numbers.” As imagined, a conversation with the Just for Laughs veteran and four-time nominee and winner of best standup comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards, travels the virtual map. Topics, at least in this 20-minute interview, go from his observations of our nation’s most eastern province to Canadian history to the preservation of the Rolling Stones, to clueless comics, to an update on his latest daydreams.... In other words, it’s loaded with salty meat with a tang of irony. “My show has been well received in Newfoundland. (Baloney and wine) is what you get at a wedding there,” he jests, we think. “Actually, I want to go back to Newfoundland. They are real sharp there. It’s where time stands still and they have a very rugged vista. They are
also not over their snow days. You just follow the ruts in the streets to get around. With those kinds of conditions you have to laugh. That’s why the Newfoundlanders have a great sense of humour.” Edwards’ mention of the only Canadian stop on the Rolling Stones’ upcoming North American tour at the Plains of Abraham this July sends this reporter scrambling to the Canadian encyclopedia online to refresh her memory of who fought whom at the Quebec battleground during the Seven Years’ War. (It was the Brits led by Gen. Wolfe and the French under Cmdr. Montcalm.) The history lesson soon segues to Keith Richards’ longevity. “He doesn’t stop - he is unending and unkillable,” laments Edwards. “As I continue touring past 30 years, it’s good to know there are other warriors out there.” Edwards is grateful to those north of 50 for their support over the years. In fact, if it weren’t for the more mature set, most artists and politicians wouldn’t have a job, he says. “Seniors are the only informed voters. I get a lot of seniors to my shows, and sometimes I feel I need to keep it a little cleaner, but then when I’m 80 I’m going to get a shirt that reads (something that is unprintable here).” It’s the younger set that really confuses Edwards. He cites an example of when he was in Bermuda doing a show with three other comics. “We’re in paradise and they are looking at their phones, and there was a free bottle of rum in the room. I thought I’d try to break the wall down and get to know one another but they were too busy talking on the phone about getting on Leno and doing Conan.” Unlike some of his improv colleagues, Edwards confesses that his act, despite being born in his head, is mostly planned out beforehand. “I wish I could wing it, but there is some stream of consciousness stuff in there. It’s so nice to have that exchange of energy and follow it up with other remarks,” he said, adding he’s looking forward to trying out his material on a Saturday night in the mountains of B.C. “We’ll get over the world and you’ll get an update on my latest daydreams, and if a fire alarm goes off, just direct me to the door.” Derek Edwards’ Baloney and Wine tour stops at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 for adults at the Ticket Seller, 250- 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.
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Vernon tenor Paul Moore does his best Frank Sinatra when he joins the Dreamland Band for its Big Band Showcase at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 26.
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tures the Dreamland Band with guest vocalists Alisa Parker and Vernon tenor Paul Moore. The sounds of the Big Band are being kept alive in the Okanagan with Dreamland’s 17piece group, featuring five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Under the band’s leader Reg Tomiye, the Dreamland Band will be playing a wide selection of music from jazz to pop to the famous big band arrangements of the ‘30s and ‘40s and the modern sounds of the big bands of today. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $28 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller box office, 250-5497469, ticketseller.ca.
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She’s usually the one introducing the artists, but on Tuesday morning, Sarah Hagen will be the one sitting at the piano. The host of the Vernon Performing Arts Centre’s Morning Melodies series, which features intimate performances by classical musicians in the centre’s Marie Fleming Hall, will give the final performance in the series. “I really loved the intimacy of the small room,” said Hagen. “It was a really cozy environment for people, and it was quite unique.” Praised for her inventive and precise playing, Hagen will provide a thrilling morning of music. She has been heard in concert halls and on the airwaves to critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe, and has appeared on Bravo Television. Her solo album, Glass House Dancing, was nominated for Classical Recording of the Year at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards. Strikingly creative and executed with impeccable precision, Hagen’s playing offers an intense and profound musical experience. Morning Melodies begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. with coffee, tea, treats and a chance to chat with the musicians, followed by a 70-minute concert at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $33 for seniors, and $18 for students and can be purchased through the Ticket Seller box office by calling 549SHOW (7469) or online at www.ticketseller.ca. Must get tickets to the show I read about in Live Wire!
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Morning Melodies host and pianist Sarah Hagen gives the series’ final concert at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre’s Marie Fleming Hall Tuesday.
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ood Kill is the story of a drone pilot in the U.S. Airforce, Tom Egan (Ethan Hawke) who, along with his team, kills the enemy remotely, from the safety of an air-conditioned shipping container near Las Taylor and Howe Vegas, then they drive home to their families every night. When the voice on the other end of the phone, “Langley” (Peter Coyote, literally calling it in), begins ordering hits on more and larger groups of people, Egan and the other officers begin having trouble carrying out those orders. English professor by day and a gambler by night, Jim Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) risks his life by perpetually borrowing money from gangsters to pay his debts. A compulsive gambler, even when his well-to-do mother (Jessica Lange) reluctantly gives him the money to pay the debt, he’s unable to help himself. Bennett is philosophic about the beatings he takes and seems oddly prepared to die, until Amy (Brie Larson), a
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Jim (Mark Wahlberg) and his girlfriend Amy (Brie Larson) are about to lose a lot of money in The Gambler. bright student, snaps Bennett out of his existential funk. We say, “Good Kill and The Gambler are two good movies that you might have missed.” TAYLOR: I thought The Gambler was more fun than Good Kill, but the latter might be the better movie of the two. The Gambler really feels like a rough interpretation of Albert Camus’ classic existentialist novel The Stranger. Professor Bennett even discusses the novel in his English class. Like Mersault, the main character from the book, Bennett loses a parent at the beginning, hates his job, associates with shady characters, has an inappropriate relationship with a young lady and ultimately sees the continuation of his life as irrelevant. Unlike The Stranger he seems to snap out of it. The only thing that hurts the film is Marky Mark wax-
ing philosophic. It was pretentious, sometimes boring and I didn’t buy it. HOWE: I agree with your statement about Good Kill being the better movie out of the two. I found Good Kill to be a very interesting film. I would even say this is the best film about the Afghanistan war I have seen since we began writing reviews. It gives a different view of how the troops are fighting over there, rather than just the run-of-the-mill solider movies like Lone Survivor, Zero Dark Thirty or American Sniper. Hawke gives one of his better performances in a long time, proving that his talent in Training Day wasn’t just a one off. He gives some real emotion to his character and you can see it in his facial expressions. He is torn between doing what he is told to do and what he thinks he should do. TAYLOR: The problem
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Enderby’s Courtyard Gallery is welcoming the public to celebrate its two-year anniversary Thursday, with a wine and cheese event between 7 and 10 p.m. The event will feature live music and a chance to talk with the artists and discover their passions and what keeps them going. Operated and run by the non-profit Artists Enderby Initiative, Courtyard Gallery opened its doors April 25, 2013 with more than 300 people attending its gala opening. It has since grown in the past two years and now consists of approximately 25 local artists who volunteer their time and efforts to keep the gallery operational. These same artists display and sell their work at the gallery and exhibit everything from paintings, woodwork, and pottery to stained glass, jewelry, felted work and more. The Courtyard Gallery is located at 907 Belvedere Street, Enderby. Visit them on Facebook or call (778) 443-0529 for more information.
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Members of the mounted troop of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) will participate in the second annual Okanagan Military Tattoo at Kal Tire Place July 25 and 26. The mounted troop will also perform its world famous musical ride and mounted cavalry drills at the Interior Provincial Exhibition grounds in Armstrong July 24 at 7 p.m. “The IPE is a perfect venue for a show of this calibre with more than 4,000 seats available and first-class stabling for the horses,” said Derek Hall, Okanagan Military Tattoo vice-president. The IPE is partnering with the tattoo for this event. “The IPE has a lot of experience hosting equine events including several performances by the RCMP Musical Ride in the past six or seven years,” said Bryan Burns, IPE general manager. “It is a win-win situation for
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Born in Glasgow, Scotland March 13th, 1929 Died in Vernon, British Columbia April 15th, 2015 in his 87th year You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
Darlene Jeanette Wurz It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Darlene, a wonderful daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Darlene died April 3rd, surrounded by family, after a formidable fight with cancer. During this time Darlene demonstrated her great tenacity, love of life and appreciation for all those she loved. Darlene was predeceased by Tom, her husband of 47 years, in 2007. She is survived by her three sons, Tom (Carrie), Doug (Gerry) and Greg, her three treasured and much loved grandchildren, Justin, Nazarena and Chase, three sisters, Joyce, Betty (Rolf), Georgina (Pat), their families and many extended relatives. Darlene was born, the oldest of four girls, in Nakusp, BC on April 14, 1941 to Fred and Wilhemina Nesbitt. She married Tom Wurz in Nakusp on August 27, 1960. They spent most of their years in Princeton or the Vernon area where Darlene enjoyed raising her sons and a successful 35 year career as a school teacher. She lived life to the fullest and touched the lives of many. Darlene loved her family, camping, reading, painting, rooting for her boys at baseball games, having a good laugh and making others feel good about themselves. Her great sense of humor kept everything in perspective. Darlene will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all that knew her. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Coldstream, BC at 1 pm on Saturday April 25th. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services.
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The Vernon Public Art Gallery Summer Employment Opportunity Gallery Youth Ambassador (2 positions) Responsible for events coordination, and assisting with general operational duties. Requirements include, excellent interpersonal/ communication skills; computer skills, including Microsoft Office and internet applications. Subject to grant approval. Applications will be accepted until Friday May 1 at 5:00 pm Apply with cover letter and three references to: Dauna Kennedy-Grant, Executive Director Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 2H3 Email: dauna@vernonpublicartgallery.com See youngcanadaworks.ca regarding eligibility requirements for these positions.
Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fastest growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 22 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta.
Seasonal Nursery Workers Armstrong, BC TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking Seasonal Nursery Workers to join our team in Armstrong, BC͘ dolko is a forest products company with markeƟng, resource management and manufacturing operaƟons throughout Western anada͘ JOB DESCRIPTION: A Nursery Worker is responsible for thinning and transplanƟng forest seedlings͘ Working as part of h^W Local 1-423, the incumbent will conduct themselves in a safe, Ɵmely, cost eīecƟve, and professional manner͘ We are an eƋual opportunity employer oīering full pension and beneĮt programs͘ dhis is seasonal work, ϳ͗ϬϬa ʹ 3͗3Ϭp Donday to &riday Ψ12͘4ϴͬhr͘ QUALIFICATIONS: • A strong team player • A demonstrated ability to meet regularly set performance measures READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please apply in person to Tolko – Eagle Rock Division 105 Highway 97A, Armstrong, BC We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our firm is recruiting a dedicated professional for the permanent full time position of Senior Legal Assistant working in our Solicitors Department. The ideal applicant is someone with at least 3 years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who can deliver consistent and exceptional customer service. This position requires you to be highly organized, detail-oriented and you must have the ability to multi task and prioritize. This position involves taking instructions, drafting legal agreements as well as more traditional legal secretary/ paralegal tasks. While you will independently manage files, you will work closely with a team of lawyers and other support staff to deliver outstanding service to our clients. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in this position and we invite qualified applicants to submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday May 15th, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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(Part Time) 4 positions Reporting to the Director, Recreation Services, this position involves instructing classes for children and adults in all levels of swimming in the indoor pool and performs normal lifeguard duties. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 24, 2015. Please quote competition # 43-COV-15.
ARENA FACILITY ATTENDANT I
(Part Time) Reporting to the Director, Recreation Services, this position is responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance of ice arenas. This job involves shift work including evenings and weekends. Assignments are received from a supervisor who checks the workmanship for conformance with recognized practices and procedures in arena operations. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 24, 2015. Please quote competition # 41-COV-15.
ESS ON-CALL RESPONSE COORDINATOR
(On Call) Reporting to the EP/ESS Coordinator and under the direction of the North Okanagan Inter municipal Emergency Program, the On-Call Coordinator is responsible for coordinating ESS responses (Levels 1- 3) to disasters and other emergency incidents across the region in the absence of the Deputy EP/ESS Coordinator. The incumbent will be required to carry a cell phone and to be on-call for immediate response during scheduled duty times. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 24, 2015. Please quote competition # 44-COV-15.
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OKANAGAN Asparagus Farm PICKERS needed. BONUS for whole 8 week season. Armstrong 250-546-6634
Help Wanted
PERMANENT PART-TIME COOK
with Deli experience who loves food. Please bring resume to Fine Kettle of Fish 3408 31st Ave, Vernon
BADHAN Banga Orchard Farm worker, picking & thinning labor, $10.40 or min piece work rate. Up to 60 hrs/wk. June 15 to Oct 15. Phone 250-542-0527. Lotus Orchards Ltd require Farm Workers June 15 to Oct 31, $10.33/hr (250)540-6736
Farm Workers needed to start July 1 to Oct 30 to pick apples No exp or education nec.. $10.49/hr. hardevaujla@hotmail.com
Computers/ Info systems
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In the convenience of your home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, performance maintenance & virus control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up hard drive.
Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
250-542-8620
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Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society is accepting applications for two Summer Student positions: #1: SUMMER STUDENT PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT The selected student will assist with the creation of promotion materials for the Society’s upcoming presentation season. Some Fields of Study related to this job include (but not inclusive): Graphic Design, Visual Arts, and Journalism.
KINDALE - Career Opportunity - Senior Administrator As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will report directly to and provide support to the Executive Director. Through hands on learning coupled with your education and experience, you will work with the Quality Assurance Officer to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all Kindale’s operations, management and administrative processes and compliance requirements. Please forward your cover letter and resume in confidence to
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• CLASS 1 – 4 DRIVER TRAINING • AIR BRAKE COURSE 4406C 29th St. Vernon 250-542-6122 1-855-549-6122 www.taylorprotraining.com
Help Wanted
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Proposal Administrators Trustee in Bankruptcy Principal Office: 400-1631 Dickson Ave Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5
US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Financial Services
Financial Services
Help Wanted DEBT WORRIES? You have options. Call BDO to arrange a
FREE CONSULTATION 250-275-8880
202-2706 30th Ave, Vernon Renee Hubert, Estate Administrator Marie Harding, Estate Administrator Donna Mihalcheon, CPA, CA, CIRP
BDO Canada Limited
#2: SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT The selected student will assist with the implementation of summer programs at the Centre as well as assisting our Technical Director with summer equipment and theatre maintenance.
While we thank everyone who applies, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Looking for Retired or Semi retired person …. or you just want to get out of the house for a few hours... Simply Delicious is looking for a floor person and handy man/ woman ... Currently this duty is done by one of the store owners. We think cleanliness is Critical ... and that in our store you could eat off the floor!! It would be about 2 hours daily - 2 or 3 times per week. Could lead to more hours for the right person.. If your a hard worker, willing to learn, or come ready to go.
3419 - 31st Avenue • simply-delicious.ca
– HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC – We are a reputable forestry and timber harvesting company located near Vernon looking for a
PERMANENT FULL-TIME HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Individual should be organized, clean and professional while performing all work with a key emphasis on safety. DUTIES WOULD INCLUDE: • Conducting routine maintenance and repairs on equipment both at the shop and in field locations • Maintaining service logs and scheduling and performing routine checks for all equipment • Assisting co-workers with troubleshooting and repairing of company equipment GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: • Inter-Provincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (or eligible to obtain), valid Class 5 Drivers License (Class 1 preferred but not required) • Thorough working knowledge of all logging equipment (John Deere/Waratah/Cat) & as necessary, logging trucks & pick-ups • Possess a strong work ethic & willingness to work with others in a team setting We offer a competitive wage with benefits commensurate with the individual’s level of certification & years of experience. Qualified applicants interested in joining our team are encouraged to send their resumes and cover letter to: PO Box 28070, Vernon, BC, V1B 3L9 or via email to kimrob10@shaw.ca Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Landscaping
Landscaping SPRING HOURS
Monday to Friday 8 - 5:30 PM Saturdays 8 - 4 PM Sundays (April/May) 9 - 2 PM
Trades, Technical INDUSTRIAL Millwright - Lead Hand. Penticton Lumber reman plant requires Journeyman Millwright with machining, welding, fabrication experience. Pref. Exp. with European reman machinery, moulders/planers, RF Press, hydraulics, manufacturing. Duties: Mainteinnance, troubleshooting, parts. stall/repair, ordering Team player, works unsupervised, provides direction to mtce workers. USWA contract. Benefits. Starting wage min $26.13 per hour. Fax resume to 250-493-5152 or email mike@gfp.bc.ca.
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*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 A1. Dump runs, yard clean up, weed whacking, hedge trim, painting. Paul 250-550-4256 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.
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SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
Handymen: Repairs, Reno’s, Painting, Window Cleaning, pressure washing, dump runs and More!! 250-550-9099
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Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Home Improvements Do you have a Landscaping,Home Maintenance, Renovation, Construction, Painting, Window washing Business etc.,
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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
Landscaping Hallam’s Lawn Care Service for all your yard care needs! Just call Hallam 250-306-5445
Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. U1ST MOVING 2 men $90/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
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609 KAL LAKE ROAD
PICK UP OR DELIVERY NOW OPEN Mon - Fri 8AM - 5 PM DECORATIVE ROCK Saturday 8AM - 4 PM Sunday 9AM - 4 PM WHITE DOLOMITE Closed Statutory Holidays BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT LAVA ROCK BARK MULCH SLATE / FLAGSTONE LANDSCAPE FABRIC TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL www.justrocks.ca
Work Wanted Garden Rototilling, Power Sweeping, lawn maintenance Call Darcy 250-550-0428
250-260-0110
We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver! • Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel
250.542.7520
Help Wanted
Medical/Dental
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Employment
Non certified automotive painter with body prep experience. Clean drivers abstract required. Experience with water based paint preferred but not a must. Will train if needed. Please call (250) 306-5030 Days only. Production workers needed. Starting wage $10.75 per hour. 32-40 hrs per week. Steel Toed Boots are required. Please drop off resume Monday-Thursday after 2:00 pm at Black Press at the back of The Morning Star Building 4407 25th Ave. Vernon. Retail Sales position, some experience needed. Drop resume at Benjamin Moore Paint, 4406 29th St, Vernon. SALMON Arm area logging company looking for experienced buckerman. Fulltime position with benefits. Please email resume to: westwaylogging@shaw.ca
Phlebotomist required part time for private blood collection in Vernon area. Call 250-309-6495.
Landscape Maintenance helper required 3+ days per week, must have some experience. $15./hr. Email resume to: mazerjan@hotmail.com Little Kingdom is hiring! We are looking for motivated workers looking for a full/part time job for the summer months. We are hiring for our grocery department. Please email resume to:
Interested applicants should visit our website for more information on these positions and how to apply. www.vdpac.ca/employment
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’x80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $160. ea. 24’x160’ @ $300.ea. Quote available for installation. 22’ gooseneck tip pg trailer, 27,000 lb axles, 95 lb winch. $7500. 250-558-8322.
Pets Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION Burk’s Renovations QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.
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Construction - Framing Concrete - Concrete Floors - Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl “All Your Concrete Needs” - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Decks/Patios SENIORS DISCOUNT - Sidewalks/Curbs - Renos Complete Ph: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268 - Suspended Slabs - Post & Beam
VERNON • SALMON ARM 250-550-4598 Rod Forgo
15124 Middle Bench Rd, Oyama • Fax: 250 548 4045
Aluminium Railing
EAVESTROUGH Eave ‘n Flow Eavestrough Cleaning Starting @ $8900
for average size home. Manual. No mess. Reliable. Professional.
OK Landing Lawn & Garden
Pruning • Leaf Removal • Yard Cleanup Shrub & Hedge Shaping • Mowing
Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener
* Residential * Commercial * Strata
Specializing in re-roofing.
Fiberglass Shingles • Metal • Torch-on Call Dan for a FREE ESTIMATE!
250-306-0049
LANDSCAPING
MASONRY
Masonry
MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE
NO JOB TOO SMALL
mazerjan@hotmail.com Equipped to cut larger lawns power raking & aerating 250-550-5386
250-550-7900
Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount
PURPLE HORIZON ROOFING
Marcel Labrecque
Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849
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Vinyl Decking
17 years experience
PAINTING Handyman Renovations
Renovations HANDYMAN A-Z • Renos • Repairs
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Tom - WHITESTONE
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30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • T-Bar Ceiling Need Help? Please Call...
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• Electrical • Plumbing • Seamless Tub Surrounds • Kitchen • Bathroom • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp
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GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIR Lorrie’s
CLEANING & REPAIR
) Leaf Guard ) Guttter Cleaning & Repair ) Gutter Repair from Snow Damage WCB Insured & Licensed
250.558.6723
PAINTING JACK WESSELL PAINTING
INTERIOR - WALLS, TRIM, DOORS, CEILINGS EXTERIOR - REPAINT, VINYL, WOOD, FENCING
FREE ESTIMATE - WORK GUARANTEED CALL JACK 250-308-2870
Terry’s Painting Interior Exterior Repaints Ceilings - Wall - Trim
Free Estimates 25 yr exp. 250 307 5685
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Repaints our specialty • Also T-bar Installed! g • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured
GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!
Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
308-9783 549-5140
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.
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BUSINESSES & SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES
LAWN MOWING
LAWN MOWING
JJ Helping Hands
Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren 250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395
COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICE
Make your House GREEN!!
FREE ESTIMATES
MOVE IN AND OUT SERVICES Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time • Competitive • Insured • Bonded jjhelpinghands@outlook.com
250.308.2125
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WINDOWS & DOORS
CARWAY STUCCO
• WINDOWS • DOORS • FOLDING WALLS • • INSTALLATIONS • Renovation Specialists
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250-307-0387
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• DEEP ROOT FERTILIZING • TREE REMOVAL & STUMP GRINDING • TREE PRUNING, SHRUBS & HEDGING • SNOW DAMAGE REPAIRS
250-540-3644
odws.ca 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC • 250-542-1294
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STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING & REMOVAL Serving the Okanagan
• Fits Through any Standard Gate • Minimal Ground Disturbance
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Tanner 250-306-0785
Farm Equipment John Deere 2130, loader, runs great $5,500.00
Heavy Duty Machinery 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.
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SELL YOUR STUFF!
Sunday, April 19 7 am - 3 pm
‘Spring Clean-Up For Kids’ Garage Sale Sat, April 25 10 am - 3 pm
449 Crestview Drive
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Manure spreaders IH Tandem $2,500; Colby single axle $750; 3 point, two bottom plough $450; side delivery hay rake $650. 250-558-9791
Firearms 27th Anniversary at the Best Little Gun Shop Around. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
Includes tax & 2 garage sale signs
Get your ad to us before 4PM Wednesday
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 hydraulic connects for log splitter, farm equipment, etc. 250-309-9673
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Heavy Duty Machinery 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
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale Janome Memory Craft 11,000 Special Edition Sewing/Embroidery Machine Purchased in 2010, lightly used so like new, includes small to large hoops, extra sewing feet and embroidery threads. Paid $5,800. Asking $2,000
250-307-5020
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2009 Specialized Roubaix Great road bike! 54 cm Medium full carbon frame with mostly 105 components. Low mileage, great condition. Never crashed. Black w/silver trim. Early bird special only $999! Will deliver in OK Valley. Call 250-307-4478 Heavy Duty Landscape Fabric 5’ x 250’, $130 per roll or by foot. 250-938-4364 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791
Misc. for Sale DOWNSIZING TO CONDO 24’ extension ladder, 8 h.p. Honda snowblower, Paid $4000 used one season. Heavyduty garden pump & filteration unit for waterfall/ponds. Paid $950 used 10 minutes only to test functions. Rick 250-549-3801Vernon FOR SALE – LIKE NEW (4) 235/165/R17 Summer Tires on Chrome 17 x8 Dub 6 Spoke Rims, +20 Offset. Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5 & 5x5, RWD Offset; Fits: Jeep, Challenger, Ford Explorer & Mustang $1000. Tony 250-549-0661 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Misc. Wanted Buying Vintage - older clothing jewelry, wind up watch (old), old lace linens 778-475-4806 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 in town. 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
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THREE bedrooms, 1.5 baths townhouse, full basement, Alexis Park area. Updated and spotless, recent roof. Private yard, shed, family - friendly complex, pets allowed. Great price at $160,000. 250-5458999 or sukatha@gmail.com
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$628/mon. 1 bdrm, 720 sq. ft. Total makeover, new fridge, stove, paint & carpet. Peaceful parklike setting. No pets. References required. Call Sherry or Glen 778-475-3176. 2 bdrm apt in older bldg, downtown location, clean & bright, f/s, heat & hot water incl., no pets, no smoking. $750. 250-308-8500.
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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.
Mobile Homes & Parks 3bdrm mobile with shop, Newport Beach area close to lake, $40,000. 250-706-2978 RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
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Bachelor East Hill, Lakeview Manor, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry, covered parking & storage 250-260-5870. HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, No Smoking, No Pets. $690.&up 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor-Belmonte 1 & 2 bdrm suites to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $680.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives.Office hrs 8-5 Mon-Fri Call 250-549-5254
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RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 2 5 0 - 5 4 6 - 9 0 5 5 . www.anchorusedautoparts.net
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Cars - Sports & Imports
New vinyl floors, axels flipped for clearance, 2-way fridge, propane 4 burner stove, hot water, dual sink, lots of tread left on tires, sleeps 5, queen bed, fold down kitchen table with bunk above, two 6V batteries, A/C works awesome, outdoor shower, stereo with aux/cd, easily pulled with half ton, tows great, hitch available.
1325 sqft 2bdrm, level entry. 4 appl, N/P, N/S, $950 util incl. 250-558-3664 1bdrm 12x60 stationary trailer farm setting, close to town, $1,000 +hydro, n/p, n/s, Credit checks. Avail May 1. Call 250-549-2310 3bdrm, farm house, nearly new apps, close to town, $1400 + util, n/p, n/s. Avail May 1. Credit checks. Call 250-549-2310. Lumby 5-bdrm, f/s, water, sewer & garbage incl,close to everything, N/S, N/P, Avail Immed, $1200/mo, Ref Req, (250)542-5776
Motels,Hotels
1bdrm, full bath, shared kitchen,(female only) n/s,avail now, $550.util incl., 250-307-8747
Seasonal Accommodation WANTED:Lot to rent/lease on Okanagan Lake/Westside Rd for the Summer. Preferably from June until the ďŹ rst of September. 250308-7671.
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
Storage M&K Storage 8x20 containers for sale or rent, our yard, $100/mo. 24 hr access 47th Ave & 31 St. 250-545-2936 & 250-549-0500. SPECIAL Yearly Rate Available.
2006 Honda Civic Hybird - 153,000 km. $6,900.00
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Recreational/Rent RV Lot Club King Fisher RV Resort Lot, Mable Lk, B.C. 30/50 amp, tv, internet, phone avail., heated pools, laundry, close to golf, atving, sandy beaches, boat launch, fire pit, 2 conc.pads, landscaped. Rent $2,200, April-Oct. Sale $75,000. Call 1-250-545-8295
Motorcycles 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic, only 34K, exc cond. Lots of extras, well maintained $5400. (250)540-1033 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic LT, 900 V Twin, 26,700k, exec condition, lots extras $7000. 250-558-7741 2010 Harley Sportster, 1200 cc, very low kms, like new, extras. $8,400. 250-379-0005
Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 #1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
Off Road Vehicles
Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Hummer H3 auto 4x4, 124K. maintained. Economical 5 cyl, a/c, cruise, tilt, etc. Deep window tint all around, lots of chrome incl hood breather,hard spare tire cover, Original Hummer rims, new winters. Never off road. $15,500. 250-309-9673
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1997 10.5’ Camper,Queen bed 3pc bath, microwave, f/s, heat ex/cond $8,500. 250-542-6776
19’ Fibreform with trailer, 150hp Force O/B, $1500. obo (250)545-6347
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Homes for Rent
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 15-55-FIN Concession Pad Lease - Corner of 31st St & 32nd Ave The City is interested in receiving proposals for Seasonal Concessions Operators for the concession pad located in front of the Museum near the corner of 31st Street and 32nd Avenue. The City is seeking and will select a concessionaire that best demonstrates the ability to provide innovative, affordable, safe and reliable services to the Spirit Square area and / or products that would be complimentary to the existing uses of the area. The City reserves the right to approve any proposed business activity. Confidential faxed Proposals will be received at the office of the Manager, Procurement Services at 250-550-3523 or emailed to sshannon@ vernon.ca or delivered in a clearly marked sealed envelope to 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7, up to closing time of 2:00 p.m. local time, April 30, 2015 for: Two (2) Prime Season Terms - Concession Pad Lease
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Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons or persons who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned bylaws at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2015, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C.: 3800 and 3802 – 27th Avenue Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5531, 2014
3400 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 • 250-545-1361 • email: admin@vernon.ca Agendas for Council Meetings are posted at www.vernon.ca/index.php/council/meetings
Location:
3800 and 3802 – 27th Avenue (see map at right)
Legal Description: Lots 42 and 43, DL 71, Plan 324, ODYD Applicant:
MQN Architects
Present Zoning:
RH1 – Low Rise Residential
Proposed Zoning: RH3 – High Rise Residential Purpose:
To rezone both properties to a zoning district with a higher maximum density provision. The applicant is proposing to consolidate the properties into one lot and construct a third apartment with 42 units. There are 32 units in the existing apartment on one lot and 39 units in the apartment on the second lot.
3911 – 29th Avenue Plan Vernon Amendment Bylaw Number 5551, 2015 Location:
3911 – 29th Avenue (see map at right)
Legal Description:
Lot 35, Plan 3761, DL 71, ODYD
Applicant:
Jeruth Holdings Ltd.
Present Designation:
Residential Small Lot – Single and Two Family
Proposed Designation: Residential – Medium Density Purpose:
To redesignate the property in order to support the property being rezoned to a residential medium density zoning district.
3911 – 29th Avenue Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5552, 2015 Location:
3911 – 29th Avenue (see map at right)
Legal Description: Lot 35, Plan 3761, DL 71, ODYD Applicant:
Jeruth Holdings Ltd.
Present Zoning:
RM2 – Multiple Housing Residential
Proposed Zoning: RH1 – Low Rise Apartment Residential Purpose:
To rezone the property in order to convert the existing single family dwelling on the property into a multiple family dwelling with six units, subject to a housing agreement bylaw being adopted and registered.
Zoning Text (HR3 – Hillside Residential Apartment) Amendment Bylaw Number 5554, 2015 Applicant: City of Vernon Purpose: Month
2014
Council Meeting Calendar
Committee of the Whole of Council Monday, April 27, 2015 • 8:40 am Monday, May 11, 2015 • 8:40 am
To amend the HR3 – Hillside Residential zoning district in Zoning Bylaw #5000 by including a provision to allow limited commercial uses on the ground floor of a mixed use residential and commercial building. The proposed amendment would limit the maximum gross floor area for the commercial uses to 300m2. The commercial uses would only be permitted on a property fronting a Major Arterial Road as designated on the Transportation Network Plan in the Official Community Plan.
3911 29th Avenue Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5552, 2015 together with public Input for DVP00317
Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws should be directed to the Planning Department located at the Community Services Building, 3001 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. Copies of the bylaws and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from April 20 to April 27, 2015. Any correspondence relating to these applications can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to PHearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between April 19, 2015 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2015 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2015 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address.
3800 and 382 27th Avenue Road Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5531, 2014 along with Public Input for DVP00321
You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf.
Regular Open Meeting of Council Monday, April 27, 2015 • 1:30 pm Monday, May 11, 2015 • 1:30 pm
Public Hearing Monday, April 27, 2015 • 5:30 pm Zoning Text (HR3 - Hillside Residential Apartment) Amendment Bylaw Number 5554, 2015 3911 29th Avenue Plan Vernon Amendment Bylaw Number 5551, 2015
All Meetings of Council are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. If you require further information, please contact Patricia Bridal, Director Corporate Services.
NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.