MODERN TECHNOLOGY | Armstrong officials chat with Northern Ireland friends via Skype [A7]
Morning gStar
The
Friday, March 4, 2016
P R O U D L Y
S E R V I N G
O U R
N O R T H
O K A N A G A N
w w w. v e r n o n m o r n i n g s t a r. c o m
C O M M U N I T I E S
F O R
2 7
Y E A R S
2015 CORVETTE Z06 Stk# P16-250
Like
NEW!
Manual Transmission
108 800
$ *PLUS DOC FEE & TAXES.
*
,
BANNISTER
4703 - 27th St. VERNON • 250-545-0606
DL#9133
Poverty simulation opens eyes RICHARD ROLKE
T
Morning Star Staff
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Morning Star reporter Richard Rolke (right) participates in a group discussion after the poverty simulation at the University of B.C.’s Okanagan campus Tuesday. One in five children in B.C. find themselves in those conditions and in 2014, 29,900 children in the province were helped by food banks. One in five of all rental households in Canada spent 50 per cent of their income on rent. It was back in line again today, this time at the employment office. Guess what? There’s not much call for a computer programmer. That was a waste of 20 years. And there’s nothing else out there. Come back tomorrow. Pittman’s goal is to shatter stereotypes. Not everyone living in poverty is lazy. “It’s not as simple as, ‘Get a job.’ Some people are working one or two jobs.” January’s Okanagan unemployment rate was 8.3 per cent. Participants are handed transportation passes to simulate the journey to the bank, food bank, pay day loans or social services. Getting there, whether it’s walking, driving or transit, is a constant struggle for those
Vernon
KIA
“People talk about feeling hopeless.” — Sheilah Pittman
navigating the cycle that is poverty. Five passes are clawed back every week for those fortunate to have a job. “You have to travel to work every day,” said Pittman. What a way to come home. “Honey, they almost cut off our utilities. I paid the bills but now we’re broke.” The doctor also says Alice’s nutrition needs to improve or there could be complications with the pregnancy. Time to take the camera and wife’s ring to the pawn shop. After the simulation wrapped up, participants gathered to reflect on their experience. “We knew where everything was, but in real life you may not know where all of the services are,” said retiree Ruth Mellor of the constant bouncing between offices and
services. One volunteer posed as a teacher. “It was so frustrating. You couldn’t teach and you had to meet the needs you couldn’t,” she said. “One week, we had lots of kids and the second week, we didn’t. Kids were apprehended by police or thrown out of school because of their behaviour, including bringing weapons to school.” Ron Cannan, former Kelowna-Lake Country MP, portrayed 36-year-old Larry, who works minimum wage and lives with his wife, daughter and father-in-law. The inability for those trying to keep a paycheque and seek help was a wake-up call. “You work all day and by the time you get there (social agencies), they’re closed,” said Cannan. Others were cast as seniors living in isolation, a disabled individual or a child living with her grandparents. Some never got out of the homeless shelter.
See EVENT on A3
SERVICE IS OUR VERNONKIA.CA
250-545-7281
D#30973
he welfare line, it’s not a place I ever expected to be. But what choice is there? After four months of my career evaporating, EI has run out, savings are virtually non-existent and credit is maxed. The kids need to eat and the mortgage paid. My thoughts are interrupted by those next to me. “It’s not fair to have people wait like this.” “We’re not going to make it.” And I don’t. The counter closes for the day and I still haven’t got past reception. Back tomorrow. Tuesday’s simulation was a gateway into poverty, Okanagan-style. Sixty-five community leaders, social agency representatives and students were given a one-hour crash course on what residents face on a daily basis. “It helps connect you to the emotion,” said Sheilah Pittman, facilitator for the event hosted by the United Way of Central and South Okanagan-Similkameen at UBC Okanagan. “It’s one hour and people talk about feeling hopeless. What is it like if this is your life? Periods of strain result in depression and anxiety.” What a joke. After waiting for hours, social assistance has given us the brush-off. “You are ineligible for medical insurance because your income is too high and you have assets.” Oh yeah, we’re living high off the hog on my wife’s minimum wage job. And those assets - two cars, one held together by duct tape. But it’s not all bad, our 16-year-old can access medical because she’s pregnant. Ain’t that grand. Just like real life, unexpected situations arose during the simulation. Some were arrested for stealing after reaching an unprecedented level of desperation. Others fell prey to drug dealers while children were apprehended for being left at home as parents tried to find a job or sought assistance. Spouses became abusive. Participants were asked if they spent quality time with their children when back at their simulation home. Few raised their hands. They were too busy trying to cope. Pittman urged everyone to envision all 6,866 seats of Prospera Place full. “That’s not every kid in Kelowna and Penticton living in poverty.”
A2 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
Vernon
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
www.vernonmorningstar.com
The Friendliest Auto Dealer In The Okanagan! (According to our Moms!)
SPECTACULARDEALS ON NEW VEHICLES!
$
149
BI-WEEKLY
$
32,998 0 $
$
2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
178
BI-WEEKLY
$
22,998 $ 0
DOWN
26,998 $ 0
DOWN
$
DOWN
2016 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB
2016 JEEP CHEROKEE
$
127
BI-WEEKLY
*All prices plus tax & $495 doc fee On Approved Credit. 1) $149 bi-weekly, 3.49% 96 months total paid=$30,992 2) $178 bi-weekly, 3.49% 96 months total paid=$37,024 3) $127 bi-weekly, 3.49% 96 months total paid=$26,416.
FRESH TRADES AT FRIENDLY PRICES!
2015 RAM 3500 SLT CREW CAB 4X4
2013 RAM 3500 MEGA CAB DUALLY 4X4
2008 DODGE 3500 MEGA CAB
6.7 L Cummins, 8.4 Uconnect, Heated Seats
6.7 L Cummins, Aisin Transmission, Navigation
6.7 L Cummins, Leather, Rear DVD
Was $62,995
Was $62,995
Was $28,995
59,888
NOW $
160242A
59,888
NOW $
150658A
27,888
NOW $
2012 RAM 1500 SPORT 4X4
2011 DODGE 1500 CREW CAB SLT 4X4
5.7 Hemi, Uconnect with Bluetooth
5.7 Hemi, Uconnect
$7,000 Rubicon Wheel Pkg., Smity Rock Rails & Winch, 6spd. Manual
Was $27,995
Was $26,995
Was $26,995
26,888
NOW $
160140B
2013 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4X4 HARD TO
25,888
NOW $
150326A
25,888
2011 COACHMAN ELKRIDGE 24’ FIFTH WHEEL
Only 23 kms, Very Clean, Cruiser
Slide Out, Sleeps 6, Clean
Back-Up Camera, Heated, Leather Seats, Sunroof
Was $23,995
Was $21,995
Was $19,995
19,888
150142A2
18,888
NOW $
FIND
NOW $
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LTD
NOW $
P6350A
18,888
NOW $
2011 COACHMEN CATALINA 22’
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Like New! 999cc, Only 2400 kms
A/C, Full Rear TubToilet-Shower, Queen Walkaround, Sleeps 6
200 HP, Leather, 6 Spd. Manual
Was $15,995
Was $14,995
17,888
NOW $
150313A2
14,888
NOW $
150653B1
12,888
2007 MAZDA B4000 CAB PLUS 4X4
2002 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR LOW LOW
Auto, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Voice Command
V6, Canopy W/ Boat Rack
Leather, Auto, Tiptronic, Sunroof
Was $10,995
Was $10,995
10,888
NOW $
160300A
Vernon
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
9 888
NOW $ ,
150665AA
15063C2
NOW $
2013 KIA RIO LX
Was $12,995
160265A
2012 HYUNDAI TUSCON LIMITED AWD
2015 BMW S 1000 RR PREMIUM Was $19,995
160249BA
150579A
79 KMS
9 888
NOW $ ,
150379A
“Come find out why it’s our people that make us #1” DLR #5204
WWW.VERNONDODGE.COM
250-545-2261 • 4607 27 ST., VERNON
Scott Nicholas
Tim Proctor
Kent Hough
Kam Randhawa
Paul Sterritt
Leif Peek
Landon MacKay
Curt Jensen
News
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A3
Locally filmed movie takes on new name RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
There’s a major development for a feature film using the North Okanagan as a backdrop. Go With Me, which was shot in Enderby, Armstrong, Lumby and Vernon in late 2014, will be released in theatres under the title Blackway. “We live in a world where everything is alphanumeric,” producer Rick Dugdale told The Morning Star Thursday. “You want something (title) near the top of the alphabet. Blackway says action, sinister and suspense. Go With Me sounded like a romantic/comedy.” Blackway comes from the name of Ray Liotta’s character in the film. Blackway will be released June 10. “It will be playing in local theatres, including Vernon and Kelowna,” said Dugdale, who grew up in Enderby. “There will be a special event locally and we’re working out the details.” It’s possible that Anthony Hopkins,
who headlines the film, could take part in the festivities. “That’s potentially what we’re working on. It depends on schedules,” said Dugdale. Promotion of the film, including the talk show circuit and media interviews, will begin soon, and it’s expected Hopkins will do his part. “You will see more of him. He’s a huge fan of the film,” said Dugdale, Blackway also stars Alexander Ludwig and Julia Stiles. A trailer for the movie is currently making the rounds on YouTube, but it still uses the Go With Me title and is aimed towards the Scandinavian release in June. “The trailer and artwork for North America will be different,” said Dugdale. Dugdale is currently in Panama searching for locations for a comedy. “I will be back in the Okanagan soon scouting for a different film. We’re hopefully putting it together for August,” he said.
Anthony Hopkins stars in the film Blackway, which was previously titled Go With Me.
MORNING STAR FILE PHOTO
Event reveals devastating effects of poverty Continued from A1
RICHARD ROLKE/MORNING STAR
My “family,” daughter Ruth Mellor (left), son James Hare and wife Lindsay Smith, who works for the North Okanagan United Way.
Exhausted. I’m just worn out from trying to decide what to do. Do I take my daughter to her doctor’s appointment or do I try to find a job? Crap, the bank wants its money today? There just isn’t enough time. I can’t handle this anymore. Pittman sends a very clear message. “It’s not us and them. Poverty affects everyone.” It’s forecast that the social and economic issues related to poverty cost B.C. $8.1 to $9.5 billion annually while a prevention plan would be $3 to $4 billion. “Talk to others. Share what you experienced today and what you learned,” said Pittman.
The United Way in the North Okanagan and the Central Okanagan not only financially support community-based programs to help those in need, they are developing solutions and lobbying decision-makers. “All of us can have so much more impact together than we can alone,” said Marianne Dahl, United Way of Central and South Okanagan-Similkameen marketing co-ordinator. As I left the simulation, I waited for my daughter to wrap up her university classes and then we grabbed a burger. It’s something we often do because I know there’s cash in the bank, and even if things are tight, pay day is coming soon. But what
would happen tomorrow if those cheques stopped? Would I be another Albert Aber, the unemployed computer programmer whose world seems to be collapsing? There but for the grace of God, go I.
Switchboard: 545-3322
Index
Activity Page...................B13 Arts.................................B1 Classifieds.....................B14 Editorial...........................A8 Letters.............................A9 Lifestyles.........................B6 Sports............................A17 Vol. 28 • No. 103 — 44 Pages
BEACHCOMBER
IDEAS
FOR BETTER LIVING Home & Leisure VERNON 5309 26th St.
T.250.542.3399 1.800.307.4835
HOURS: 9am -5:30pm Mon-Sat
KELOWNA
2457 Hwy 97 N T.250.763.8847 1.866.763.8847
A4 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
VERNONKIA.CA Introducing the all new
2017
SX • Panaramic Roof • LED Fog Lights • Smart Key Push Button • Power Tail Gate • Rear Cross Traffic
Vehicle may not be as shown.
500 Kia Loyalty Bonus
$
All Available
NOW FROM
D#30973
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED 5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty
*
LIKE US ON
TO LEARN MORE.
facebook.com/vernonkia
VERNONKIA.CA
24,795
$
*
6365 HWY 97N TOLL FREE
1-888-545-7281
* Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers and payments are subject to change without notice. All pricing does not include delivery and destination fees up to $1,715. Taxes are excluded. Licensing, registration insurance and dealer fees, fuel charges up to $100, and down payment are not included. Documentation fee $495 to all vehicles new and used. New vehicles $100 a/c battery $25 batt/tire levy. Lease and finance offers are on approved credit certain conditions apply. OAC on select models for 24 months. Must be in stock.
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A5
www.vernonmorningstar.com
News
SUBARU HOLDS ITS VALUE BETTER THAN ALL OTHER MAINSTREAM BRANDS IN CANADA ➜ 2016 XV Crosstrek ✶ ✶ ✶ WINNER BEST COMPACT CAR ➜ 2016 Forester ✶ ✶ ✶ WINNER BEST COMPACT UTILITY ➜ 2016 Outback ✶ ✶ ✶ WINNER BEST MIDSIZED UTILITY
THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO GET INTO SPRING.
WELL-EQUIPPED FROM
24,995*
$
LEASE/ FINANCE AS LOW AS
$
0.5
% **
UP TO 30 MONTHS
OR
1,000 CASH CREDIT
†
nolan lawrence photo
Okanagan Indian Band firefighters battle a house fire near Newport Beach Tuesday.
Blaze destroys Westside home Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff
Fire destroyed a Westside home, garage and a vehicle Tuesday. Okanagan Indian Band firefighters were called to the Newport Beach blaze shortly before 4 p.m. “When we arrived the house was fully involved,” said chief Dave Lawrence. “The owner said she heard two explosions in the garage.” B.C. Hydro lines were also knocked down. “When she looked she said she saw the power lines were down on her car,” said Lawrence, adding that the car was destroyed. The owner had insurance, but it is believed two cats are missing since the blaze. Firefighters were on scene for a couple hours battling the blaze, which proved difficult due to a lack of water. “We had to truck water back and forth,” said Lawrence. “It’s an area where water is an issue.” The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
2016
2016 FORESTER LIMITED TECH PACKAGE AS SHOWN
STARTING FROM
28,185
$ ‡
IIHS SUPERIOR
LEASE/FINANCE AS LOW AS **
0.5
FRONT CRASH PREVENTION
MODELS EQUIPPED WITH EYESIGHT®
%
UP TO 39 MONTHS
OR
1CASH,000 CREDIT
$
†
2016
HILLTOP WINDSHIELDS AND GLASS
STARTING FROM
AUTOGLASS
30,185
$
WE GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR YOU! WINDSHIELDS-PRIVATE & ICBC GLASS
250.542.2324 4407 - 27th Street, Vernon, B.C.
‡
Toll Free 1.800.663.6430
HILLTOP TEL: 250-542-2324
AUTOBODY
ICBC ACCREDITED BODYSHOP PRIVATE & ICBC COLLISION CLAIMS
all makes & models 4 Written Lifetime Warranty 4 Satisfaction Guaranteed 4 Superior Collision Repairs 4 Courtesy Cars Available
1-800-663-6430 4407 - 27th Street, Vernon, B.C.
IIHS SUPERIOR MODELS EQUIPPED WITH EYESIGHT®
LEASE/FINANCE AS LOW AS **
0.9
FRONT CRASH PREVENTION
%
UP TO 24 MONTHS
OR
1,0 00 CASH CREDIT
$
†
*MSRP of $24,995 on 2016 Crosstrek Touring 5MT (GX1TP). MSRP excludes Freight & PDI of $1,675. Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. $0 security deposit. Model shown is 2016 Crosstrek Limited Package CVT w/ Tech (GX2LPE) with an MSRP of $31,895. Dealers may sell for less or may have to order or trade. Vehicle shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. See your local Subaru dealer for complete program details. †Ratings are awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Please visit www.iihs.org for testing methods. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operation and limitations. ‡Ratings are awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Please visit www.iihs.org for testing methods. *Pricing applies to a 2016 Crosstrek Touring 5MT (GX1TP)/2016 Impreza 5-dr MT (GG120) with MSRP of $24,995/$20,895 including Freight & PDI ($1,675/$1,595), Documentation Fee ($395), Tire Levy ($25) and Air Conditioning Fee ($100). Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. Dealers may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Model shown is a 2016 Crosstrek Limited Package CVT w/ Tech (GX2LPE)/2016 Impreza 5-dr Limited Tech Pkg AT (GG2LPE) with MSRP of $31,895/$30,395. Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. Vehicle shown solely for purpose of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. **0.9%/0.5% lease/finance rates available on all new 2016 Crosstrek/2016 Impreza models for a 24-month term. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. †$500/$1000 Cash incentive is for cash customers only and is available on all new 2016 Crosstrek/2016 Impreza models. Cannot be combined with Subaru Canada supported lease/finance rates or lease payment offers. **/†Offers valid until February 29th, 2016. See your local Subaru dealer or visit www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete program details.
HILLTOP
SUBARU BC’s first Subaru dealership since 1979
4407 27 STREET, VERNON, BC
250.542.2324
DLR 6371
hilltopsubaru.com
A6 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
News
Dogs the focus of debate in Oyama RICHARD ROLKE
Morning Star Staff
BANNISTER HONDA “A Family Business, with Family Values ” bannisterhonda.com
A Lake Country politician is insisting people walking their dogs
in Built- s ge Packang at starti
$
continue that tradition. Coun. Owen Dickie insists the old rail corridor, across the Oyama isthmus and along the east side of Wood Lake to the end of the Canada Lands site, remain offleash for dogs until there has been public input. “It’s an area people have walked their dogs for at least the 25 years I’ve lived here,” he said.
“It’s not fair to residents...” — Owen Dickie
However, he says some residents have been approached by bylaw staff for walking their dogs off-leash since the district pur-
chased the rail corridor. “It’s not fair to residents because we promised there would be no changes (in policies) without consultation,”
said Dickie. “We should maintain the status quo until there is consultation.” Beyond the corridor, Dickie says off-leash rules would continue for beaches enclosed by swimming buoys. Council will consider Dickie’s notice of motion at a later date. “We have a difference of opinion on where there’s a change
in use there,” said Mayor James Baker. “We are asking people to stay off the rail trail.” However, Dickie insists the district has described the trail corridor as undeveloped and people use it at their own risk. “You can go on the trail any hour of the day and someone is on the corridor,” he said.
at the following public information opportunities,” said Gibbs. Residents unable to attend can also provide feedback through an online survey at www. getinvolved.kelowna. ca. Online input will be open between March 14 and 27. “Opportunities are
being explored to work with the community, external fundraisers and granting agencies to secure the funds necessary to develop the corridor for recreational use,” said Gibbs. For more information on the corridor process, go to kelowna. ca/OKRailCorridor
Public input sessions set for Okanagan rail trail
499
Morning Star Staff
Includes 30' Hose Garage Kit
www.FindlaysVacuumandSew.com 3101 - 48th Avenue in the Andre’s Plaza • 250-549-2730
Residents can have their say on development of the Okanagan rail trail. The jurisdictions involved are prepar-
250-469-8868
Have your say on the Okanagan Rail Trail
Input is being gathered to inform the initial phase of trail development.
ing a planning and design process for the Coldstream to Kelowna corridor. “Residents are invited to review the concept and give their feedback,” said Andrew Gibbs, project manager. Open houses will be held March 14 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Oyama
Community Hall March 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Winfield Memorial Hall and March 17 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Coldstream municipal office. “Staff will be on hand to answer questions regarding the design and provide an opportunity for input
Residents are invited to review the concept and give their feedback at any of the following public information sessions. Monday, March 14 4pm - 6:30pm Oyama Community Hall, 15710 Oyama Rd District of Lake Country Tuesday, March 15 4pm - 6:30pm Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way City of Kelowna Wednesday, March 16 4pm - 6pm Winfield Memorial Hall, 10130 Bottom Wood Lake Rd Okanagan Indian Band
Natural gas. Good for affordable luxury.
Thursday, March 17 4pm - 6:30pm Coldstream Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Rd Regional District of North Okanagan
Natural gas brings warmth you can feel to the homes at Solstice at Tower Ranch. A barbecue connection makes cooking and entertaining easy, while an EnerChoice® fireplace provides a cosy ambience. Developed with energy efficiency in mind, Solstice homes feature high-efficiency natural gas furnaces and water heaters, helping homeowners save energy and money comfortably.
Go online and complete the survey from Monday March 14 until Sunday March 27 at getinvolved.kelowna.ca
Lake Country
Discover SolsticeTowerRanch.com.
Life. The Okanagan Way.
FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (15-195.4 09/2015)
North Okanagan
15-195.4-Solstice_print_ad_5.81x6-PP.indd 1
8/28/2015 1:15:45 PM
WEATHER FORECAST For the latest weather on-line, visit the Weather Office at
www.theweathernetwork. com
Friday
Chance of a shower High 10°, Low 5°
Saturday
Chance of a shower High 11°, Low 4°
Sunday
Light rain High 9°, Low -1°
Monday
Mix of sun & cloud High 8°, Low 3°
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A7
www.vernonmorningstar.com
News
We Grow ~ You Save
www.theflowerspot.ca LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
Louise Everest (left), Chris Pieper, John Trainor, Len Gamble, Jessie Ann Gamble and Patti Noonan, with Armstrong’s sister city committee, Skype with the Rathfriland, Northern Ireland sister city committee.
Skype connects sister cities ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A Northern Ireland community is preparing for a Canadian invasion this fall. More than 30 people have signed up for the City of Armstrong’s sister city committee tour to Rathfriland in September and October. “We are so looking forward to this trip,” said committee member Jessie Ann Gamble during a Skype meeting session with Rathfriland counterparts in council chambers. “Our numbers keep increasing.” The trip is slated to leave Sept. 25 for a 10-day tour of the Republic of Ireland. The tour will then head to Newcastle, about 13 kilometres from Rathfriland, in Northern Ireland, for five days from Oct. 5 to 10. “We will put some plans together and have a full lineup for you,” said Rathfriland committee member Andrew Peters. A sister city committee was formed in Armstrong in 2015, and an agreement signed with Rathfriland the same year. The common bond between the two communities is Catherine Schubert (née O’Hare), born in Rathfriland
“We are so looking forward to this trip.” — Jessie Ann Gamble
in 1835 and died in Armstrong in 1918. Schubert was the first woman to enter B.C. overland from eastern Canada, settling in Armstrong where a memorial to her stands in the city’s Memorial Park. “I just submitted an application form to my local council for funding to work on a piece of public art that will commemorate Catherine Schubert,” said Donna Weir, a member of the
Rathfriland sister city committee. “It will look at the journey she made from here to you. “Andy and I have been planning events, information and awareness and hope to get the rest of the community involved to realize what a wonderful woman she was.” A group from Rathfriland is expected to reciprocate with a visit to Armstrong around the time of
the Interior Provincial Exhibition in 2017, which is also Canada’s 150th birthday. Armstrong committee member Louise Everest told the Irish group that students from Armstrong Elementary School had written about 20 letters to students at Iveagh
Primary School in Rathfriland. They also included a number of pictures in a package which is being mailed. The letters are replies to ones received from students at Iveagh. “They are so happy you made contact with them,” smiled Everest.
Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday evenings until 8:00 pm NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!
250-558-4222
2301-32nd Avenue Vernon, BC
Visit our NEW website www.pleasantvalleydental.ca
Come See Whats new for our
10th Anniversary
Amazingly Bright & Beautiful
Primroses
Full Bloom
ONLY
1
29 ea
250-542-6068
Come See What
• General Repairs & Maintenance • FORD Trained Technician CLIFF & DIANE SMITH • Electronics Specialist rd
50,000 Pansies
3000 - 43 Ave.
BCAA Approved Repair Centre
6pk
Mortgage Broker
Testimonials
“Living our dream”
Dr. Karl Denk • Dr. Woody Neilson • Dr. Sean Bicknell
MARCH 5
CLIFFORD AUTOMOTIVE
DEB WHITE “Let us give you something to smile about...”
SAME GREAT PLANTS SAME LOW PRICES OPENING TOMORROW
Owning a home was something we had only ever dreamed of. After being refused a mortgage by our bank more than once we were ready to give up. Deb White made our home owning dreams a reality. Now we’re living our dream. Thank you Deb. - K & A Follow me on twitter @WhiteHouseMtg
WHITE HOUSE MORTGAGES 4012 27th St. Vernon, BC
250-545-2202 WHITEHOUSEMORTGAGES.COM
Flats of 36
3 1499 49
Look Like
Full Selection of Flowering
Plants & Tropicals To Brighten Up Your Home
NEW Fairy Garden Selection Plus 2015 Clearance on now!!
OVER 10,000 SQ.FT. OF GREENHOUSES TO CHOOSE FROM
9AM - 6PM EVERYDAY
5839 Okanagan Landing Rd. 250-549-0896
A8 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
Opinion
Poverty must be addressed
Published by Black Press Ltd at
4407 - 25th Ave. Vernon, B.C.
The North Okanagan’s Community Newspaper Published Sunday, Wednesday, Friday The Morning Star, founded in 1988 as an independent community newspaper, is published each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Submissions are welcome but we cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited material including manuscripts and pictures which should be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. EnTIRE ConTEnTS © 1988 MoRnInG STAR PuBLICATIonS LTd. ALL RIGhTS RESERVEd
Switchboard: 250-545-3322 E-Mail: newsroom@vernonmorningstar.com Web site: www.vernonmorningstar.com Mailing Address: 4407-25th Ave., Vernon, B.C., V1T 1P5 Fax: 250-542-1510
Publisher Ian Jensen 250-550-7906
Managing Editor
Glenn Mitchell 250-550-7920
Circulation Manager Tammy Stelmachowich 250-550-7901 Creative Co-ordinator Michelle Snelgrove Accounts Manager Brenda Burgess Classified Supervisor Carol Williment 250-550-7900 Editorial Staff Kristin Froneman Roger Knox Kevin Mitchell Katherine Mortimer Richard Rolke Jennifer Smith Lisa VanderVelde
550-7923 550-7922 550-7902 550-7924 550-7921 550-7913 550-7909
If you did not receive The Morning Star, call circulation for re-delivery: (250) 550-7901
www.vernonmorningstar.com
W
The statistics are staggering. According to the B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, one in five B.C. children live in poverty. That means they are going to school without breakfast or lunch and in inadequate clothing. How are they expected to hit the books when their stomach is grumbling? They also sense the pressure their parents face to make ends meet. Poverty is quickly becoming an entrenched part of society when you consider that one in five of all rental households in Canada spends 50 per cent of their income on rent animal rights group’s second rule is “Make and 235,000 people are homeless people feel something, especially sadness, each year across the country (State of anger, amusement or nausea.” Manipulative? Maybe. But who cares, as long as it works. Homeless report, 2014). Animals are a cause close to my heart. I Hunger Count says 841,191 peohave a hard enough time understanding anyple visited Canadian food banks in one who doesn’t like animals, but I am often March 2014. Anyone around in the pushed to the brink when I hear of animal cruelty. The cruelty human beings are capable 1980s remembers food banks were of inflicting on beautiful, sentient creatures just supposed to be temporary. continues to astonish me. With these figures in mind, that’s So I applaud the positive effect of social media, for shining a light on causes that might why Tuesday’s United Way poverty simulation was so important. not otherwise get attention. I’ve been happy to sign anything to do with The one-hour session allowed animals: a lonely horse in Washington State civic leaders and students to who hasn’t been let out of his stall in two years; glimpse into the world of lowstopping the illegal poaching and trade of eleincome residents by pretending to phant ivory; the adoption of a groundbreaking animal welfare policy by Maple Leaf Foods. stand in line, for hours, at the social But it’s not just animals. I signed one that services or employment offices. asked Amazon to remove T-shirts from their Pay day loans and pawn shops web site (the “got suicide” shirts were a play on the “got milk” ads and were in unbelievably were readily at hand and utilities and banks had their hands out poor taste). Others have included asking for the long-form census to be reinstated; for the for mortgages and bills in arrears. banning of microbeads in skin care products; Doctors warned of medical emerand for a son to be able to join his Second gencies because children were not World War veteran father in Europe for the receiving adequate nutrition. 70th anniversary commemoration of D-Day. Participants were urged to lobby The school board that employs Rick Boon refused to give him unpaid time off to accom- the provincial government to initipany his dad, who needs extra care. A single ate a comprehensive reduction plan signature grew to 32,413 supporters. The school board took note and Boon was with his and to support grassroots agencies trying to make a difference. dad that day. Animals, children, women and human They were also asked to break rights violations: these are all topics that get down stereotypes, such as those my attention. living on social assistance are lazy. Albert Einstein once said, “The world is That’s often not the case when wella dangerous place, not because of those who paying jobs are disappearing and do evil but because of those who look and do nothing.” unemployment is eight per cent. According to change.org, more than We all need to become informed 900,000 Canadians signed 241 petitions that about the world around us. achieved their goal in 2015. So if my one Those in poverty can be our signature can spark change by sharing it on Facebook, then I will use social media for neighbours, our co-workers and good, quite happily. our loved ones. They can be us.
Ready to sign
hether it’s the envy I feel when I check out friends’ holiday snaps or close-ups of their fabulous meals, I find myself frequently irritated when I’m on Facebook and wonder what I’m doing watching other people’s lives instead of getting on with my own. I have of course been guilty of posting my own holiday photos and details of my life that make it look far more interesting than it is. Let’s face it: most of us aren’t sharing the more mundane details on our timeline, so there are no pix of me folding laundry or cleaning the hamster cage. But I’ve also come to appreciate that Facebook and its social media cousin, Twitter, Katherine Mortimer can also be used for good. Every week, I am inundated with requests to sign a petition for a cause close to someone’s heart. And if it’s one I feel strongly about, I sign it. I suppose it’s an easy way out. While I have one cause that I support financially every month, my finances don’t run to supporting every cause out there. And I have and do give my time to other volunteer endeavours, but I only have so much free time. Signing an online petition and then sharing it on Facebook I suppose makes me feel I’ve done something. But I’m discovering that these online petitions do in fact have a positive effect. The recent charges laid against Chilliwack Cattle Sales Ltd. and seven of its employees following a B.C. SPCA investigation was good news for any of us who love animals. Almost two years ago, Mercy for Animals Canada conducted an undercover investigation at the farm allegedly showing the horrific cruelty being inflicted on dairy cows, and its petition on change.org quickly brought close to 100,000 signatures. In its “Nine Rules for Dominating Facebook for Farmed Animals,” the farmed
At RAndoM
Letters
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Editor: GlEnn MitchEll
A
❙
PhonE: 550-7920
❙
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A9
E-Mail: letters@vernonmorningstar.com
A premium challenge issued
n article last month by Black Press columnist Tom Fletcher about B.C.'s MSP premiums going up from $72 to $75 per month for a single person noted: "B.C. is now the only province in Canada with a health care fee, and it has risen about 40 per cent since 2010. Premier Christy Clark has defended the fee as a signal to citizens about the enormous cost of providing health care." Suggestion: That Clark share her unique insight with the tens of millions of taxpaying Canadian citizens who are utterly unaware of this enormous cost of health care due to the fact that, through no fault of their own, they have not previously received her signal simply because they reside in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland or Prince Edward Island. In the Feb. 21 issue of this paper, local MLA Eric Foster commented: "Everyone pays for health care." Disclosure: In B.C., the cost has jumped from $72 to $75 for MSP, which provides basic medical coverage. It does not provide dental care. It also does not provide vision care.
AIRPORT I think Inge Friesen has really got a point. Where the airport is at, is a very valuable piece of property the city could really cash in on. There are lots of more suitable places close to town that could be purchased, for a fraction of the money, the city could get for the present air strip. Also, the new place could be purchased with lots of extra land for later expansion, plus room for the helicopter pad out of the way of the runway, or future runways. Yes I know that a lot of people would like to see Vernon stay a small city, but it’s just not going to happen, with the area it’s located in. As to a lot of the buildings at the airport, people will say what about the cost of rebuilding them on a new site? Please take a good look at them, most of what are worth moving are prefab, and could be disassembled and re-assembled on a new site, painted and look great. But before long, they would have to be expanded. There’s no reason that Vernon couldn’t have a great aircraft rebuild centre. Yes, I know people
Last year, for a number of months, I lived in the Northwest Territories. Foster is correct, that N.W.T. charged me a monthly medical fee. Full disclosure is that I paid $15.28 (yes, that's $15) a month in the N.W.T. Moreover, in the N.W.T., this did include dental care. It also, in the N.W.T., did include vision care. In the Jan 31 issue of this paper, local MLA Greg Kyllo took out an ad proclaiming he is, "advocating for seniors." Request: I moved to Vernon in 1999 from elsewhere in B.C., and for the past 17 years, I have not had a personal family doctor, despite my best efforts to find one. Instead, I was relegated to Vernon Family Doctors Clinic across from Polson Park. They are about to shut their doors in March due to the ongoing inability to attract doctors to Vernon. I am an old age pensioner receiving GIS. Would MLAs Foster and Kyllo and Premier Clark please combine their considerable clout as the political party in power to provide a medical doctor for me? If not, then, why and for what, are they forcing me to pay them $75 each month as an MSP premium? Jerry Reitman
are going to say, well Flightcraft is just down the road. But you know what, take a good look at their facility. They are growing by leaps and bounds. Where are they going to find the property to expand? Yes, the Kelowna airport has bought the golf course next door. But that will be used up for runways as that airport grows. So it would make sense for Flightcraft to expand to Vernon’s new airport, as well as lots of other airport businesses. If you build it, they will come, along with the major airlines wanting to land here as well. So if you do buy a new piece of land, make sure it has lots of room for expansion and clear flight paths for large aircraft. Some will say that this guy is crazy, but just wait 20 years and you will see. One thing I didn’t mention was that if new land is purchased for the airport, it shouldn’t be too far off the new bypass. This could be a win-win for the city, with a new airport and if managed carefully, it should leave some money left over in the kitty.
With Trudeau going to spend a lot of money on infrastructure, there’s no reason I can see why Vernon shouldn’t get a good sized piece of that, as a new airport will need all the services that are capable of handling future needs. Don’t believe me, well grab on to your seat and hang on, for this city is going to really boom. With some foresight and good management, it will be sooner than later. Just like real estate, location, location, location are the main factors. Frank Adams PARTY LINES What is wrong with the Conservatives? Do they really think their asinine argument on pulling the F-18s is going to fool the public? Of course Mr. Arnold spouts the party line and misinforms his constituents by inferring the Liberals are soft on terrorism. So we're meant to believe that Mr. Arnold's military knowledge (or that of anyone else in his party) is better than that of the current minister of defense? Typical politician: spewing
Possibilities ...
www.sunvalleyconstruction.ca
rhetoric about something they know little about, trying to convince the public that they're intelligent and informed and right. The fact is, the Liberals are doing far more than the Conservatives did to fight ISIS. Our F-18s are not needed. The U.S., Britain, France, and Russia are all flying missions. The skies are full. What about the cost of having the F-18s there, when, again, they aren't needed? What a waste of money. For a party claiming to be the only ones who can run a fiscally sound government, it doesn't make much sense. But maybe that's because the only fiscal concerns they care about are those of the oil industry. If I sound angry, that's because I am. I don't like defending the government. I have never voted to re-elect a government. In my opinion, politicians have always mismanaged the country for their own ends. I hope for election reform so we can get a more representative and
Custom Homes Renovations 250-558-7653
inclusive government. Bruce Chomcey
■ The Morning Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province's newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org
A10 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
News
Melody Martin
Estate Litigation Even when estates have been carefully planned, disputes can arise.
Contact Melody today 250.545.0711 • melodym@kidston.ca • www.kidston.ca Offices in Vernon and Lumby ROGER KNOX/MORNING STAR
English visitors Marlies Hoogeboom, left, and Tony Kerby got engaged during the first period intermission of Feb. 26’s Vernon Vipers hockey game at Kal Tire Place.
Vipers host engagement ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Are Canadians turning a deaf ear to hearing loss?
“Dementia linked to untreated Hearing Loss.” - Johns Hopkins University
New studies make it clear that the effects of hearing loss have greater implications for your overall health. Studies that have now shown links to diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Although hearing loss is often associated with aging, Canadians are showing signs of hearing loss in their 30’s and 40’s. Yet few seek professional help. With the association between untreated hearing loss and dementia, scheduling a Hearing Test could be the first step to improving your hearing health - and your long-term quality of life!
Tony Kerby thought, while in Canada, go to a hockey game and propose to his wife, Marlies Hoogeboom. Wait. What? The British pair, visiting Vernon on a ski holiday from their
778.475.4007 778.442.2000 778.475.4007 778.475.4007
201 - 5100 Anderson Way 7 - 3495 Pleasant Valley Rd. (by appt.) Bloom Wellness Ctr, 2161 Shuswap Ave. (by appt.) Sicamous Med. Clinic, 217 Finlayson St. (by appt.)
1/2
Buy One Get One Bea Jackson RHIP/Owner
nexgenhearing.com
OFF
On select premium Hearing Aids
Vipers’ regular season home finale at Kal Tire Place. “We’ve been together since 2000 and we got married four years ago in New Zealand but we never had a proper engagement,” beamed Kerby, 35, a police officer. “I felt
SPRING INTO SAVINGS
with your NEW Lennox®home comfort system! RECEIVE UP TO
1,700
$
Try our Free Online Hearing Test today!
VERNON ARMSTRONG LUMBY SICAMOUS
home in Surrey (not that one, the one outside London), were receiving well wishes from everyone around them in Section F after Kerby slipped an engagement ring onto Hoogeboom’s finger in the first intermission of Feb. 26’s Vernon
IN SAVINGS
FINANCING AVAILABLE Visit Our Flames by Design Showroom Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm
Ask us How! *Valid until June 10, 2016
Mechanical Ltd. Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • Sheet Metal
4315 - 25th Avenue, Vernon Ph. 778-475-6002 or 250-542-7255
like she deserved a proper engagement.” “I had no idea he was going to do this,” said Hoogeboom, 40, an accounts director for a facilities management company. It’s the first engagement for both. The couple, married four years ago, celebrated their first anniversary Monday. They married on Feb. 29. The pair came to Canada to ski but, as long as they were in the country, why not go to a hockey game? That’s where Kerby got the idea to propose to Hoogeboom. Neither had been to a hockey game before. Unfortunately, the home team lost 8-1 to the Wenatchee Wild. The couple was heading to Fairmont and Lake Louise after Silver Star Mountain Resort left a lasting impression. “I’ve skied all over the world, in eight countries, probably at 35 different resorts, and Silver Star is, by far, my favourite resort,” said Kerby.
save more
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A11
www.vernonmorningstar.com
2
DRIVEN
78
$
LEASE FROM
1
2016 TOYOTA
COROLLA
36
$
SEMI MONTHLY
CE
THATS LIKE
**
PER WEEK!!
2016 TOYOTA
RAV 4
LEASE FROM
$
2
SEMI MONTHLY
2016 TOYOTA
LE
129 60
$
you
THATS LIKE
2016 TOYOTA
TACOMA
PER WEEK!!
DBL CAB SR5
219 101
$
**
TUNDRA
LEASE FROM
$
3
SEMI MONTHLY
THATS LIKE
**
PER WEEK!!
DBL CAB SR5
LEASE RAT ES F
NOW YOU CAN EARN
0 ROM
WHE N YOU
PURCHASE T E S T-D R IV E S E R V IC E *
*
DL# 30382
PLEAS E SEE AN ADVIS
199
$
OTAIP.SCION CLE AT THIS DEAL ERSH
DETAI LS. SOME COND ITION S OR, TOYOTA.CA, OR SCION .CA FOR
*
OR
*
TA VEHI TOYOVEH ICLE AT VERNON TOY A TOYAOTA
%
APPLY.*
LEASE FROM
SEMI MONTHLY
4
92
$
THATS LIKE
PER WEEK!!
**
UP TO
C ASH INCENTIVE S
3000
$
†
ON SELECT 2016 MODEL S
250-545-0687 3401 - 48 Ave Vernon VISIT US AT VERNONTOYOTA.COM
*On approved Credit. 1) 2016 Toyota Corolla CE, Lease from 1.49%, over 60 month term, with $1,150 down, equal semi monthly payments of $78, total lease obligation $10,562, based on 20,000 KMS per year. 2) 2016 Toyota Rav4, Lease from 2.99%, over 60 month term, with $2,225 down, equal semi monthly payments of $135, total lease obligation $18,479, based on 20,000 KMS per year. 3) 2016 Toyota Tundra DBL Cab SR5, Lease from 2.49%, over 60 month term, with $925 down, equal semi monthly payments of $219, total lease obligation $27,258, based on 20,000 KMS per year. 4) 2016 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4, Lease from 4.99%, over 60 month term, with $3,250 down, equal semi monthly payments of $199, total lease obligation $27,177, based on 20,000 KMS per year. Taxes, and $395 admin fee are not included in price. Vehicles must be in stock at Vernon Toyota, †All cash incentives back to dealer, vehicles may not be exactly as shown, ** For information purpose only, equivalent weekly payments on semi monthly terms. ¤ See Dealer for full details, Sale end date Mar. 8,2016.*Offers apply to paid purchases and services provided by Canadian Toyota dealers only. Offers cannot be retroactively applied to transactions completed before the start of the program (December 15, 2015). Customers must be an Aeroplan member prior to the completion of the transaction. Miles are awarded on pre-tax amounts only and will be credited to the Aeroplan member’s account 30 to 60 days after vehicle delivery on the purchase/ lease of a qualifying Toyota vehicle; 14 to 30 days after qualifying service, or the qualifying purchase of Toyota parts/accessories; and 20-30 days after a qualifying test drive. Purchase offer applies to new vehicle retail purchase/lease; Test Drive offer applies to new vehicles only. Maximum 1 test drive/30 days, 3 test drives/calendar year per Aeroplan Member. Service offer applies to Customer paid Customer Repair Order at Toyota dealership service counter; excludes: body shop services; no-Repair Order over-the-counter parts/accessory purchases; warranty/ goodwill/ECP related services/parts/labour. Applies to Repair Orders opened on or after Dec. 15, 2015. Offers subject to change without notice and are valid in Canada only. See your local Toyota Dealer for full details. ®Aeroplan and the Aeroplan logo are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc.
A12 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
BUTCHER BOYS More than "Meats" all your grocery needs!
Your Community Food Market - Proudly Independent Locally Owned & Operated” by Butcher Boys Ent. Ltd.
News
Volunteer recruits sought Morning Star Staff
PORK LEG CHICKEN ROASTS THIGHS BONELESS. HAND CUT FRESH IN STORE DAILY USING CANADIAN PORK.
FRESH LOCALLY PRODUCED COLONIAL FARMS POULTRY. BONE IN. FAMILY PACK
BUTCHER BOYS QUALITY
2.99 2.99
Butcher Boys Priced
Butcher Priced
LB.
LB.
EYE OF ROUND STEAKS PORK TENDERLOIN SOCKEYE SALMON FILLETS HAND CUT FRESH IN STORE DAILY USING ALBERTA GRAIN FED BEEF AA OR BETTER. AGED MINIMUM LB. 14 DAYS
6.99
FRESH CANADIAN PORK.
BUTCHER BOYS QUALITY LB.
5.99
FROZEN WILD
Butcher Boys Priced
LB.
10.99
HARVEST BACON CHICKEN NUGGETS EASTER TURKEYS & HAMS ALL VARIETIES
ROTISSERIE GOLD FROZEN
Butcher Boys Priced
500 GR
EA.
BOOK NOW TO ENSURE YOUR ORDER
8.00 7.00 COME SHOP FOR YOUR MEAT … Butcher Boys Priced
• FRESH JD FARMS SPECIALTY TURKEYS • FRESH DUCKS • FRESH LAMB • LOCAL HAMS • CUSTOM CUTS
EA.
800 GR
MJB
BREAD CRACKED WHEAT OR 100% WHOLE WHEAT ................... 450 GR LOAF • EA. LARGE KAISER BUNS
WHITE OR 60% WHOLE WHEAT ........................PACK OF 6 • EA.
PETITE STRUDEL
ASSORTED VARIETIES ....................... PACK OF 6 • EA.
1.99 1.99 3.99
FREYBE
OLD FASHIONED HAM 100 GR
CHICKEN BREAST REGULAR/SMOKED......100 GR
BX BRAND
1.79 1.49 1.69
PIZZA HAM/SALAMI ....... 100 GR
CLASSIC ROAST COFFEE FAITH FARMS CHEESE
FINE GRIND
Butcher Boys Priced EA.
1 KG
6.99
PEPSI, 7-UP, SCHWEPPES GINGER ALE
5 5.00
& ASSORTED VARIETIES
+ DEP & ENVIRO
1L QUAKER
FOR
RICE CAKES & CRISPY MINI'S
ASSORTED VARIETIES
4 5.00
Butcher Boys Priced
100 - 214 GR QUAKER
FOR
GRANOLA BARS
2 4.00 SHREDDED WHEAT & SHREDDIES CEREAL 2 7.00 ALMOND BREEZE 2 6.00 FAMILY SIZE POTATO CHIPS 2 6.00
CHEWY & DIPPS; ASSORTED VARIETIES
FOR
150 - 156 GR POST
DELI
BAKERY
WHERE THE QUALITY AND SERVICE CAN’T BE BEAT!
ASSORTED VARIETIES
FOR
425 - 550 GR BLUE DIAMOND
Butcher Boys Priced
946 ML
FOR
LAY'S
ASSORTED VARIETIES
Butcher Boys Priced
FOR
255 GR
CORTINA
400 GR QUAKER ASSORTED VARIETIES
EA.
INSTANT OATMEAL
228 - 430 GR SUNRYPE
ASSORTED VARIETIES
2 6.00 FOR
+ DEP & ENVIRO
900 ML
1.36 KG
KNORR
680 GR
FOR
FOR
6 PACK
CALIFORNIA GROWN CELLO
+ DEP & ENVIRO
REGULAR, FAT FREE & LIGHT
FOR
Held over by popular demand!
250 ML
HASS
CAULIFLOWER AVOCADOS
Butcher Boys Priced
2.49
Butcher Boys Priced
EA.
CELLO
ZELANEY
SYSTEM SALES • INSTALLATION • REPAIR • MAINTENANCE • FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1893
FOR
EA.
DAIRYLAND
FOR
th
2 E T E E R , F 1 G 1 Y T U E , B BUY 1 G
Butcher Boys Priced
6 x 237 ML
ASSORTED VARIETIES
S.P. SEYMOUR LTD. 4217 - 25 Ave., Vernon • 250-542-4122 • seymourplumbing.ca
FOR
900 ML
FOR
OLD DUTCH
220 GR BOX
LIMITED TIME OFFER!
'SIMPLY' SOUP BROTH
BEEF, CHICKEN & VEGETABLE
BOB'S RED MILL
Butcher Boys Priced
WE WILL PAY THE GST ON ANY NEW GAS FURNACE INSTALL. HURRY!
3 4.00 WESTERN FAMILY
Butcher Boys Priced
The nights are still chilly. Stay warm & cozy inside with a reliable, energy efficient gas furnace heating system.
FOR
2 5.00 4 5.00 JUMBO WHITE PAPER TOWEL MARGARINE QUARTERS 4.99 2 7.00 STEEL CUT OATS COCA-COLA, SPRITE & CANADA DRY GINGER ALE MINI CANS 2 7.00 2 5.00 POTATO CHIPS SOUR CREAM 2 5.00 4 5.00
540 ML
Stay Comfortable
100% JUICES & BLENDS
BEANS
RED & WHITE KIDNEY, CHICK PEAS & BLACK BEANS
PARKAY
4.99
AGED, MARBLE, MEDIUM & MOZZARELLA
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Volunteers play a key role with RCMP operations in Vernon and Lumby.
.69
UNTIL MARCH 20TH 2016 Order any entrée from our 2 for 1 menu and get another free!*
Vernon 3908 32nd Street 250-545-4484
EA.
US GROWN
HEAD LETTUCE CARROTS COOKING ONIONS
1.69 5.00 .59 LARGE BAG
EA.
EA.
Butcher Boys Priced
LB.
Sale prices in effect from Sunday, February 28 to Thursday, March 10, 2016
www.butcherboys.ca • orders@butcherboys.ca 4803 P.V. Road, Corner of Pleasant Valley and Silver Star Road OPEN DAILY 8:00 am - 9:00 pm • We reserve the right to limit quantities.
WANT MORE COUPONS? SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Fill in your email address below, sign up at ThePantry.ca, or send an email to social@thepantry.ca with the subject “TWO FOR ONE SIGN UP” and your name in the body.
EMAIL: I consent to receiving promotional communications from Triumph Hospitality.
/ThePantryRestaurants
@ThePantryOnline
www.thepantry.ca
*The cheaper of any 2 entrées, 2 starters, or 2 desserts ordered from the 2 for 1 menu will be given free with purchase of 2 drinks. Customer must purchase 2 entrées from 2 for 1 menu to receive 2 for 1 offer on starters or desserts. Coupon must be presented at time of order and has no cash value. Valid until Mar 20th 2016. Restrictions apply.
RCMP volunteer recruits are being sought for six positions in Lumby and six positions in Vernon. New candidates will go through core classroom training April 26 to 28 and May 3 to 5. “For more than 25 years, communitybased RCMP volunteer groups have helped to minimize crime occurring throughout Vernon,” said Regan Borisenko, the city’s crime prevention coordinator. A partial list of activities includes night patrols of the city, foot patrols for special events, speed watch operations, distracted driving operations, small vessel safety checks, theft from vehicle crime prevention and disaster response. To become an RCMP volunteer, applicants must be between the ages of 19 and 79, have no criminal record, pass security screening and successfully complete the training program “In preparation for training, volunteers undergo interviews covering security and program interests,” said Borisenko. “Training involves developing patrol skills, note-taking, court processes, observations skills and incident report writing as well as working with partner agencies such as the RCMP, bylaw department and ICBC.” After the 18-hour core classroom training, new volunteers complete 36 hours of patrols with RCMP volunteer trainers who will instruct them on the practical aspects of the program. For more information, call 250-5507847.
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A13
www.vernonmorningstar.com
The Vernon Wellness Fair gets underway Saturday and Sunday at the Vernon Recreation Complex.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Plenty to see at wellness fair Morning Star Staff
Anyone seeking a little wellness for their mind, body or soul can find an array of options in town this weekend. The Vernon Wellness Fair takes place at the Vernon Recreation Complex from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The free fair showcases more than 70 products and services for the mind, body and soul. There are vendors showcasing things such as essential oils, acupuncture, natural cleaning products, spiritual guidance, weight loss training, organic products and everything in between. Whether you want to be pampered, shop, or have a specific health ailment, there is something for everyone. Visitors also receive a free welcome bag and chances to win prizes. “We have been noticing an increase in guests each year. People are becoming more aware of how their choices and lifestyle affect their personal health, their communities and even the planet. We are seeing a passion for health extend into the mainstream community and noticing a wider range of guests,” said Shara Mendoza, event organizer. “Our guests arrive and don’t usually emerge
from the hall for several hours. There is just so much to do and see,” added Chris Madsen, event organizer. There is a big shift towards organic and natural products, as
Mendoza has seen. “People are questioning what they are putting on their skin and what they are consuming,” she said. “There are so many small changes we can
make to our lifestyles that will make a long term impact on our health.” Event organizers say the wellness fair is expanding to Penticton this fall.
w w w. sw a n l a ke m o t o r s . c o m
News 2014 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY XLT 4X4 LOW
KMS!
STK#U6902
6.2L, V8, auto, fully equipped, keyless entry, trailer group, sprayliner, ONLY 38,895 KMS
NOW!
34,995
$
WAS $36,995
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 BALANCE w/ TOURING PKG AWD FACTORY OF WARRANTY!
STK#U6887
Auto, ONLY 63,895 KMS, very clean, tiptronic shift with paddle shifters, heated seats, alloys
NOW!
17,995
$
WAS $19,995
2012 RAM 1500 QUAD WHAT A CAB LARAMIE 4X4 STK#U6874
5.7L, auto, loaded, leather heated & cooled seats, rear slider nerf bars, nav, back up camera, ONLY 67,300 KMS
WAS $32,995
2012 RAM 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX SLT 4X4
29,995
$
NOW!
6.7L DIESEL, auto, A/C, cruise, keyless entry, P/W, P/L, tilt, jake brake, trailer tow
36,995
$
WAS $37,995
STK#U6866
NOW!
WOW!
STK#U6877
2011 CHEVROLET HHR LS
DEAL!
SPORTY!
4 cyl, auto, A/C, alloys, cruise, fog lights, P/W, P/L, keyless entry, sidesteps, ONLY 72,075 KMS
NOW!
8,995
$
WAS $11,995
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE LONGHORN CREW FRESH CAB 4X4 TRADE!
NOW!
STK#U6786-1
Local, one owner, nav, sunroof, nerfs, boxliner
27,995
$
WAS $29,995
2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SXT
STK#U6886
V6, auto, power group, keyless entry, leather power heated seats, alloys, nav, ONLY 42,727 KMS
LOOKS & SMELLS NEW!
NOW!
20,995
$
WAS $22,995
2008 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY LARIAT 4X4 HARD TO STK#U6853 COME BY! 6.4L DIESEL, auto, good tires, loaded, leather, spray liner, trailer pkg, sunroof, keyless entry
NOW!
2002 MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS CLASSIC STK#U6797
V6, auto, A/C, one owner, heated seats, low kms, sunroof, alloys, keyless entry, ONLY 127,810 KMS
WAS $9,995
27,995
$
WAS $29,995
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
OR
FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC
BLOWOUT!
NOW!
7,995
$
PURCHASE PRICE DOES NOT INCL. DOC FEE OF $395 & TAXES.
Certified Sales Professionals * Full Time Business Manager * Open 6 Days A Week
www.swanlakemotors.com
6285 Hwy 97 N Vernon, BC (Across from Squires Pub)
DL#30886
250-260-2791 • 1-800-260-SWAN(7926)
A14 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
News
GET GEARED UP FOR
Sturgis North drops lawsuit MARTHA WICKETT Black Press
• board shorts • sandals • hats • bathing suits 4407-29th Street childhood outfitters (2008) inc.
Vernon 250-549-1221
The legal action launched by Ray Sasseville, Joan Hansen and Sturgis North Entertainment involving motorcycle events they put on in the North O k a n a g a n - S hu s w ap appears to have rolled to a stop. On Feb. 2, Salmon Arm lawyer Rod Chorneyko, who represents defendant Renée Charbonneau,
the publisher of a blog and newspaper for the motorcycle community, appeared in court in Vancouver. There he brought an application to dismiss the plaintiffs’ claims against Charbonneau, for “want of prosecution” – or for doing nothing or very little to advance their claims. It was in December 2013 that Sasseville and Hansen launched the lawsuit and, three
months later, in March The other six were 2014, they began the Steve Hammer, site manprocess to drop the ager for the 2011 Sturgis court action North motoragainst six cycle rally; of the seven the Sicamous d e f e n d a nt s . and District Charbonneau Chamber of was the sevCommerce; enth and the municilast defenpality of dant remainSicamous ing, and was Ray Sasseville and former named for mayor Darrel allegedly pubTro ut on ; lishing defamatory and Bernie Aubin, an enterlibellous statements. tainment provider; and camping provider Vincent Lewis, from Vernon. Sicamous was named in the lawsuit because the initial claim stated that Sturgis North entered into an agreement to hold an annual event beginning in 2011 called the Sturgis North Burn-out and Festival. Before dropping their court action, the plaintiffs claimed it was wrongfully taken over and called the Summer Stomp Burn-out. Chorneyko says he met with Sasseville and Hansen, who were representing themselves, on Feb. 2, prior to the hearing, where an agreement was reached that the claim against Charbonneau would be dismissed without costs. That means each party would pay their own. “We attended in court and we spoke to that application,” Chorneyko told the Observer. “The judge granted the order be dismissed without costs.” Chorneyko said it’s unlikely the court order will change. “It’s hard to set aside a consent order. It’s very difficult to appeal something you consented to.” Sasseville and Hansen were behind the Sturgis North Motorcycle Rally and Music Festival held in Salmon Arm in July 2011 and the 2012 event at the Spallumcheen Motoplex Speedway and Event Park. While the two events received some good and some not-so-good reviews, both left debts behind. Some Salmon Arm businesses owed money since 2011 have still not been paid. In a different legal forum, two months ago Ray Sasseville was one of the subjects of a decision made by the B.C.
CONGRATULATIONS!
224 athletes from the Thompson - Okanagan competed at the 2016 BC Winter Games bringing home 92 medals. Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions. See photos, videos, and results at BCGAMES.ORG
Securities Commission. The commission had launched an investigation into the illegal distribution of securities in 2007 for Wireless Wizard Technologies Inc. (WWTI), whose products included a GPS system for motorcycles. Along with WWTI, those named by the securities commission included Ray Sasseville, Edith Marie Sasseville and Richard Keller. On Dec. 9, 2015, one of the findings of the commission panel was that WWTI, Ray Sasseville and Keller contravened sections of the Securities Act by illegally distributing a WWTI debenture for $47,500 U.S. to ‘Investor B.’ Another stated Edith and Ray contravened the act by permitting and acquiescing in the illegal distributions of WWTI convertible debentures – Edith to Investors A and B and Ray to Investor A. A third finding was that WWTI and Keller contravened the act by illegally distributing a convertible $10,000 debenture to Investor A. The panel ruled that Ray be prohibited from acting as a director or officer and engaging in investor relations activities for five years, and that he pay the commission $10,000. Both Edith and Keller are prohibited from such activities for one year and each was ordered to pay $5,000. In the document outlining the decision, Ray’s past misconduct is a factor listed. “Ray has a history of regulatory misconduct. In a 2003 settlement agreement with the executive director involving a different issuer, Ray admitted that he participated in illegal distributions of securities to 75 investors for total proceeds of approximately $775,000.” The document notes that, in 2003, Ray was prohibited from acting as a director or officer and from engaging in investor relations activities on behalf of any issuer for a minimum of three years.
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A15
www.vernonmorningstar.com
News Give generously to VJH Foundation.
Coming Down
250.558.1362 www.vjhfoundation.org
BANNISTER HONDA “A Family Business, with Family Values ” bannisterhonda.com
NEWLY RENOVATED
WE ARE VERNON’S BEST VALUE FOR SENIOR’S LIVING. GUARANTEED! Silver Springs Retirement Residence is newly renovated and under new management. The residence is within walking distance to many amenities such as shopping, coffee shops and medical facilities, as well as the Vernon Performing Arts Centre and Halina Seniors Centre.
A caring, friendly atmosphere …
JENNIFER SMITH/MORNING STAR
The remains of the former Kalamalka Wine and Spirits is cleaned up at the corner of 30th Street and 29th Avenue Tuesday to make room for a parking lot for Kal Sports Bar customers.
New tax credit launched Morning Star Staff
Local residents who use food banks and school lunch programs will now have greater access to local food that has been donated by their neighbours, thanks to the new farmers’ food donation tax credit. “The North Okanagan is renowned for its agricultural products and this program will put even more of those healthful food items onto the plates of people who need Eric Foster them,” said Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster. “The tax credit connects local growers with local registered charities, and we all benefit as a result.” The tax credit, worth 25 per cent of the fair
market value, is available to individuals and corporations that carry on the business of farming and donate a qualifying agricultural product to a registered charity. The agricultural product may include meat products, eggs or dairy products, fish, seafood, fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, herbs, honey, maple syrup, mushrooms, nuts or other produce that has been grown, raised or harvested on a farm in B.C. “The bright, industrious people who grow food in the Shuswap and North Okanagan give back to our communities in so many ways,” said Greg Kyllo, Shuswap MLA. “Everyone in our region benefits because this program puts even more of our great products on more tables, and recognizes the generosity of our farming community.”
is having
Mar ch 17 th 7pm $35
O’ St. Paddy’s Day Mixer
Includes 3 green cocktails and appies to feed ye hungry jiggers!
Reserve your spot online at www.okanaganspirits.com or by calling 250-549-3120. Must be 19+. 5204 24th Street Vernon, BC
All suites are private (studio and 1 bedroom), include a 3 piece bath, and individual heating and air conditioning. On-site home care services are available through Interior Health for qualifying residents. ASK ABOUT OUR NEW SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
Contact us today f� a tour!
e: info@silverspringsvernon.ca • p: 250.545.3351
3309 - 39TH AVE VERNON • www.silverspringvernon.ca
A16 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
News
Casino helps NONA build Clubhouse helping the North Okanagan Neurological Association expand. The GatewayGIVES commitment of $10,000
Morning Star Staff
BANNISTER HONDA “A Family Business, with Family Values ” bannisterhonda.com
Lake City Casinos, through its corporate giving program GatewayGIVES, is
to the Build the Clubhouse Project will not only get the casino’s staff involved, but the entire community can
come out to help. May will be NONA month at Lake City Casinos Vernon, and it will host a variety of
fundraisers, such as a silent auction dinner and a barbecue in order to meet its fundraising goal.
You’ll flip. Get Optik TV and Internet for
$45/mo. ®
Lim i tim ted of fe e r
for the first 6 months.* Regular bundled price currently $96/mo.
Now that’s something to get excited about. Plus, when you switch to Optik TV and Internet for 2 years, you’ll enjoy: All the equipment you need for up to 3 TVs for FREE 2-hour arrival window so you know when to expect your installer Convenient cancellation of your existing service
Make the switch. Go to telus.com/optiktv, call 310-MYTV (6988) or visit your TELUS store.
TELUS STORES Vernon Village Green Centre
3107 48th Ave.
3503 32nd St.
5721 24th St.
*Offer available until March 25, 2016, to residential customers who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Internet in the past 90 days. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Regular prices apply at the end of the promotional period. TELUS reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging, and regular pricing, without notice. HDTV-input-equipped television required to watch HD. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative. Not available with Internet 6 or Lite. Offer includes Optik TV Essentials and Internet 25. The Essentials or Lite is required for all Optik TV subscriptions. Internet access is subject to usage limits; additional charges apply for exceeding the included data. A cancellation fee applies to the early termination of a service agreement and will be $10 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the service agreement. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. Service installation, a $300 value, includes connection of up to 6 TVs and is free with a service agreement or purchase of a digital box or PVR. If new outlet/phone jacks are required, the charge will be $75 for the first one and $25 each for the others. Free installation and equipment rental is not available with Lite. If you downgrade to Lite, regular rental fees will apply starting in the month of the downgrade, and cancellation fees will apply as above. TELUS, the TELUS logo, Optik, Optik TV and the future is friendly are trademarks of the TELUS Corporation, used under license. All copyrights for images, artwork and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. © 2016 TELUS.
“The dedication of NONA to children and youth with special needs, and their families in Vernon and throughout the North Okanagan is amazing,” said Ryan Doherty, general manager of Lake City Casinos in Vernon. “The new facility will allow them to offer greater assistance and make a substantial difference in the lives of their clients.” NONA’s fundraising cabinet chairperson, Ian Laidlaw, welcomes the support and involvement of Lake City Casinos. “Their donation and commitment to raise awareness about the need for this new facility in the North Okanagan will go a long way to reaching our goal. GatewayGives is truly making a difference to families in our community,” he said. GatewayGIVES is the branded corporate giving and community engagement program for Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which operates 18 casinos and Chances gaming centers in B.C. and Alberta. With more than 3,800 employees, Gateway Casinos is one of the largest employers in Western Canada. “GatewayGIVES is our way to give back and support the communities where we operate. The partnership with NONA is one we are very proud of and we’re extremely excited to be making this commitment to a project that will help so many,” said Tony Santo, CEO of Gateway Casinos. Over the years, the number of children NONA serves has increased from a few dozen per year to more than 700. The Build the Clubhouse Project has been formed to help build a new $1.6 million facility to provide comprehensive services for children and youth with a variety of special needs. The goal is to have the new downtown Vernon building open in the fall of 2016. To learn more about NONA and follow the campaign’s progress, go to www.non-cdc.com
Sports
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Editor: KEvin MitchEll
❘
PhonE: 550-7902
❘
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A17
E-Mail: sports@vernonmorningstar.com
Vipers well aware of Vee stars Sacco signs with Wildcats KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
Tyson Jost joined past Penticton superstars like Paul Kariya, Brett Hull and Joe Murphy in winning the Vern Dye Memorial Trophy as MVP in the B.C. Hockey League, The ultra-talented 17-year-old forward compiled 42 goals and 104 points in his second year with the Vees. Dante Fabbro of the Vees is now in Duncan Keith’s class after being named the league’s Top Defenceman with 14 goals and 67 points Toss in the BCHL’s scoring king and exPenn State Nitany Lion Scott Conway (56 goals and 116 points with 15 game-winners) and former Ohio State Buckeye Nic Jones, and the Vees are one of the best teams in league history. They won 50 games, only the fifth team to do so, and rang up 101 points, 50 more than the Vernon Vipers. Given all these props and stats, the Vees are heavy favourites to dispatch the 24-win Vipers in Round 1 of the playoffs. The bestof-seven Interior Division semifinal series opens tonight at the South Okanagan Events Centre. A survey on the Vees’ website asks fans who will win the series. Just seven per cent of the voters chose the Vipers. Vernon is fine with being underdogs. They appeared loose while being pushed to the max in practice Wednesday afternoon at Kal Tire Place. “They’re probably one of the best teams I’ve ever seen play,” said Viper forward Joe Sacco, who just signed a letter of intent with the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. “They’ve got a lot of talent and I don’t think that’s a secret. We can respect them, but at the end of the day, they’re our opponents.” Liam Finlay, who started last year in Penticton before being traded to the Vipers Den, says putting the focus solely on what the Vipers do best is crucial for success. “They’re obviously a real good team and we just have to go in there with the mentality that we’re confident and we know we can beat them. All the guys returning are gonna know what it’s like and we’re seeking revenge for sure.” Penticton won Game 7 on a fluky goal last year at home, while the Vipers stunned the Vees in the seventh game, also on the road, two years ago on an overtime snipe by
Michael McNicholas. Viper fiery captain Colton McCarthy was pretty much classified a high-risk criminal by Vees’ fans last year as he taunted goalie Hunter Miska and anyone else who came near him. “Pen’s definitely a good team so we have to get in their head and play hard against them,” said McCarthy, a Salmon Arm product. “I know they don‘t like getting hit so we have to stay on them, keep hitting and frustrating them.” McCarthy, a former Prince Albert Raider, says making the post-season dance feels sweet. “It’s excellent getting the last win in Trail and all the guys are a little nervous, but excited to be in the playoffs.” The Vees are the No. 2 ranked team in the country behind the defending Royal Bank Cup champion Portage Terriers, who bumped the Vees with a late 19-game winning streak. Jost, who like Fabbro, is projected as a first-round pick in the June NHL entry draft in Buffalo, said being nominated for MVP was a big honour. LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR “It’s special but Scott Forward Joe Sacco heads up ice during a drill at the Viper practice Wednesday afternoon at Kal Tire Place. (Conway) could have easily been nominated for the award forward Christian Cakebread has de-com- head coach Mark Ferner in the Ducks’ inauand (Sheldon, of Nanaimo) Rempal and mitted to UND and may return here. gural season. Jordan Kawaguchi (of Chilliwack Chiefs) are “There were two or three schools that “He’s been a huge factor in my life,” said both amazing players and it could have gone showed interest but ultimately, UNH showed Joe Jr. “He’s helped guide me through difeither way, so it’s humbling to be recognized the most and I felt it was the perfect fit for ferent situations. He’s never forced me one like this.” me,” said Sacco, of Reading, Mass. “My dad way or another, but he’s always been there to Jones, who just committed to the (ex-NHLer Joe, now a coach with the Boston show me the right path to take. University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks Bruins) went to BU (Boston University “He retired when I was in first grade so I for 2017-18, is the fifth player on the Vees’ Terriers) so I have ties with Hockey East and don’t remember all of it. I remember the last roster to sign with UND. Penticton has 15 obviously it’s closer to home, about an hour. year a little bit. Paul Kariya started his career players with NCAA scholarships. I’ll have to earn my role. They can’t promise when my dad was one of the older guys with Prior to joining Ohio State two years ago, me anything; playing time is up to me.” the Ducks. They were pretty close. I also got Jones had a decorated junior career with the Sacco’s father was selected 71st over- to meet guys like (Teemu) Selanne.” Sherwood Park Crusaders in the Alberta all by the Maple Leafs in the 1987 draft A huge Red Sox fan who played shortstop Junior Hockey League, producing 52 goals lottery and went on to play 738 games and batted ninth “because I couldn’t hit” in and 96 points in 100 games. with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, New youth baseball, Sacco will take away fond Saaco, 19, is one of nine Vipers now car- York Islanders, Washington Capitals and memories of his stay in Vernon. rying a U.S. scholarship although power Philadelphia Flyers. Sacco skated with Viper See VIPERS on A18
YOUR New Home & Reno Specialists!
Venetian Tile
Family Owned & Operated
5207 24th Street, Vernon • 250-545-4900
www.livingwoodfloors.com
607 3rd Ave SW, Salmon Arm • 250-804-4808
A18 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Sports
Vipers... Continued from A17
“The whole year was a great experience. It’s been a hard year standings wise. We didn’t get the results we wanted to, but we’re set around here. Penticton’s gonna be a tough battle, but I don’t think it’s anything we can’t handle.” It will be noisy tonight as the Vees are giving out 300 cow bells and Paint The Town Blue T-shirts to the first 1,000 fans through the turnstiles. Anthony Brodeur, the son of NHL legend Martin, and Zachary Driscoll combined for the lowest goals-against average in the league at 1.95 and teamed up to capture the Wally Forslund Trophy. “They are a pretty good team,” said Driscoll, of the Vipers. “We can’t take them lightly, that’s for sure. Anything can happen now that it’s playoffs.” Added Brodeur: “We had a couple of heated games this season with them. We’ve had some good games. We’re just really looking forward to the task at hand.” Game 2 goes Sunday night in Penticton with Games 3 and 4 here Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The five teams with 50-plus win seasons: 1... Penticton 2011-12 (54); 2…Vernon Vipers 1998-99 (52); 3…New Westminster Royals 1989-90 (52); 4…Vernon Vipers 2009-10 (51); 5…Penticton 2015-16 (50).
WE’VE MOVED! North Okanagan Accounting Services IT’S TAX SEASON
We welcome existing and new clients to our new location - we have an elevator!
300 - 3605 - 31ST STREET, VERNON
250-545-3136
Cotter in tough Brier ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Sixteen previous winners with 30 titles in total. Thirteen former world champions. Nine Olympic gold medalists. A remarkable 304 Purple Hearts (provincial championships) combined. The field at the 87th annual Tim Hortons Brier Canadian men’s curling championship – which includes the Vernon/Kelowna foursome of Jim Cotter, Ryan Kuhn, Tyrel Griffith and Rick Sawatsky, owners of 18 Purple Hearts – might be the best ever assembled. Cotter, appearing in his sixth Brier, third straight and fifth in the last six years, opens the national championship in Ottawa Saturday (4:30 p.m. our time) against PEI’s Adam Casey. “It’s a phenomenal field,” said Cotter. “Every year it seems they’re saying it’s the best field ever. We’ve played all these teams 20-plus times so we know we have to be on top of our game, just like everyone else will be too, to come out successful.” Added Sawatsky, also appearing in his sixth Brier and who just celebrated his 40th birthday: “It’s going to be a dogfight to get out. It’s pretty much a (Grand Slam of Curling) Slam field. It’s going to be a grind to get through the end of the week to get into the playoffs and go on a run. It’s the best Brier field I’ve been a part of. There are no easy games for sure.” No kidding. After Casey, Cotter and company will play, in succession: Stephen Laycock of Saskatchewan, who finished third last year in Calgary; Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs – 2013 champ and 2014 Olympic gold medal-
ist; Glenn Howard of Ontario, a fourtime Brier champ; Jean-Michel Menard of Quebec, the 2006 winner, who hails from Gatineau, just across the Ottawa River, and will be a hometown favourite; two-time defending champ Team Canada, skipped by Pat Simmons; twotime winner Kevin Koe of Alberta, who beat Cotter in the 2014 Brier final in Cotter’s hometown of Kamloops; Jim Cotter Mike McEwen of Manitoba, who sits third on the Canadian Team Ranking System; and Newfoundland/Labrador’s Brad Gushue, the 2006 Olympic champion and CTRS leader. “Our confidence is high,” said Sawatsky. “Our experience goes a long way. All four of us are playing well. It’s just a matter of going there and playing like we can and executing the shots. Having been there several times is a key for us.” Cotter won the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Tour Challenge Tier 2 event this year and finished second at the Masters (lost to McEwen) and at the World Curling Tour’s Ed Werenich Wrench Classic (lost to Simmons) in Phoenix a month ago. The rink went undefeated in Nelson to capture a third straight provincial title. “To represent B.C. is a privilege and an honour, and to play in an arena full of people on national TV, it’s not hard to get up for those games,” said Sawatsky.
And going to the national championship never gets old. “The Brier is where it’s at,” said Cotter, who coached his daughter, Jaelyn, and her rink at last weekend’s B.C. Winter Games in Penticton (Cotter slept on a cot like the athletes, and roomed with the Okanagan boys alpine ski team, getting up at 5 and 6 a.m. each day – “Good preparation for the time change out east,” he said). “It’s what we’ve played for since we were kids. To go back is an absolute thrill for all of us.” Cotter’s best Brier finish was the 2014 silver medal. He made the playoffs one other time, in his first appearance throwing third rocks for Kelowna’s Bob Ursel in London, Ont. in 2008. The rink lost to Howard in the quarterfinals. The Okanagan team will finish the preliminary round against the winner of a four-team pre-Brier qualifier featuring the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia and, for the first time ever, a rink from Nunavut, and a final game against 2014 world senior men’s champ Mike Kennedy of New Brunswick. The championship game will be played Sunday, March 13. The winner of the Brier will represent Canada at the Ford World Men’s Championships in Basel, Switzerland, and earn an automatic berth in the 2017 Tim Hortons Brier in St. John’s, Nfld/Lab. It’s the fourth time Ottawa has hosted the national championship. Vernon Curling Club manager Dave Merklinger is the official icemaker for the Ottawa Brier.
Panthers make quarters Morning Star Staff
They lost starting point guard Anna Rice early, but the VSS Panthers held strong and dispatched the St. Michaels University School (SMU) Mustangs of Victoria 86-62 Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre. The fifth-ranked Panthers met the No. 4 St. Thomas Leave a gift that will support your More Knights of Burnaby in B.C. Senior AA Girls Basketball community today, tomorrow, forever. Championships quarterfinal play Thursday night. 250.542.8655 • www.CFNO.org SMU came out and pressed but excellent execution on press break led to easy baskets and a 27-11 Vernon lead after one quarter. “Our 48-33 rebounding advantage also played a role in our success as well,” said VSS head coach Lonny Mazurak. “Coach T (Dave Tetrault) and I were proud of the group’s resilROUND 1 GAME 4 ROUND 1 GAME 3 iency after Anna went down. The group rallied together and kept the gritty Mustangs at bay.” Game star Jordyn Cullum rang up 33 points and 10 rebounds, while Jessica Melvin recorded 10 points and seven rebounds. Megan Rouault also flushed 10 points, while Katie Macgivillray sank nine. Rouault, Brianna Falk and Grade 9 Kelsey Falk put in extra minutes TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH at the guard positions after Rice was hurt. Rice is doubtful for the rest of PM PM the Sweet 16. $5.00 FOR STUDENTS AND CHILDREN St. Thomas More reached the $5.00 FOR STUDENTS AND CHILDREN TAIL GATE PARTY quarters by grounding the 13thrated Okanagan Mission Huskies of TO SEE ROSTER, PHOTOS, CONTESTS, GAME INFO AND MUCH MORE, VISIT US ONLINE Kelowna 68-41. Top-ranked Duchess Park Trojans
HOME PLAYOFF GAMES!
COME CHEER ON YOUR VERNON VIPERS VERNON VIPERS
VERNON VIPERS
- VS -
- VS -
PENTICTON VEES
PENTICTON VEES
PUCK DROPS - 7:00
PUCK DROPS - 7:00
WWW.VIPERS.BC.CA
of Prince George recorded the largest win of the day with a 10423 ambush of the J.L. Crowe Hawks of Trail. Defending champion Immaculata Mustangs of Kelowna rocked the Little Flower Academy Angels of Vancouver 98-44 to earn a quarterfinal spot against No. 9 GW Graham Eagles of Chilliwack, 85-64 winners over the eighth-ranked Pacific Christian Pacers of Victoria. Meanwhile, both the AAA Panthers and AA Fulton Maroons failed to win provincial berths in weekend Valley playdowns. VSS lost 69-65 to the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops in the semifinals in Kamloops. The Vikes led 30-17 at the break before the Cats made some adjustments and shrunk the lead to 11 by the third quarter. Seth Blundell and Leon Schenker began to take over in the fourth, and with a minute to go, the Panthers were down by two with the ball. “We worked the ball for a good shot which was Jakob Marshall with a shot jump shot for the tie,” said VSS head coach Glenn Garvie. “The shot was a bit long and on the rebound needing to stop the clock we fouled the Viking player and unfortunately for us, the free throws were made...” Fulton lost 58-50 to the Sa-Hali Sabres and fell 62-48 to the Westsyde Whundas at the Valleys in Oliver. Nate Banga canned 14 points against the Sabres, while Noah Alleyne pocketed a dozen. Ike Olson supplied nine rebounds. Hunter Kreiger posted 12 points and Olson registered a dozen boards in Fulton’s loss to Westsyde. “The boys played really hard and great defence all weekend, just couldn’t score,” said Fulton coach Dale Olson. “We really struggled offensively and that’s the age thing coming to haunt us.” The Pleasant Valley Saints went 1-2 in Oliver, losing 67-38 in their opener against Summerland Rockets before slamming the Seaton Sonics 63-52 and falling 64-40 to Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton. Quaid Lang averaged just under 12 points per game and Seth Gorde averaged just over 10 points per game for the Saints.
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A19
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Sports
Butcher Boys bag Pee Wee banners Corbett crew Midget champs Morning Star Staff
Not content with their regular season title, the Butcher Boys Rebels went 6-0 in the playoffs, raising the North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League cup by icing the Lumby Stars 7-1 in Monday night’s final at Civic Arena. The Rebels move on to the District tournament this weekend in Clearwater. Five minutes into the final, Dawson Twamley played the puck behind the net for Ronan Bedard, and he centered to Reilly Teager, who whipped a shot upstairs from close range. Five minutes later, Bedard chipped a Quinn Soon outlet to Teager, and he dashed in and made it 2-0. Ephren Potter-Cramer then gave the puck to Bedard in deep, and the crafty playmaker set up Twamley for Vernon’s third snipe. Late in the frame, Bedard got a touch on a Bryce Lauer point shot, and Twamley slipped it into the net. Just before the break, Kassidy SchaperKotter kept the league’s top offence off the board with a rapier-like kick save. She finished with 15 stops. In the second stanza, Twamley forced a turnover behind the Lumby net, and Bedard capitalized on a wraparound. Hats flew from the stands as Teager counted his third, a shorthanded goal, batted in one-handed after he was pulled down from behind. Early in the third, Soon broke out of his zone with Stars on his back, and Teager took it the rest of the way, scoring with a low shot to the corner At the other end, Jakob Aeichele stood tall and showed a lightning-quick glove, closing out the championship game with 11 saves. Tye Krause finally counted one for Lumby on a breakaway. D-man Tyler Hamilton was a shot-blocking machine for the Rebels. Playing through illness, Cole Grevatt also came up with a gutsy two-way performance. The Rebels advanced to the final with two wins over the Salmon Arm Fix Auto Warriors. On Saturday, Vernon completed their sweep of the round robin with a 7-2 decision at Hucul Pond. The Grevatt-Bedard-Twamley line combined for nine points. Twamley recorded a hat trick, while Grevatt potted a single. Teager scored twice with rocket shots. Captain Soon added a picture goal, zipping through Warriors and finishing with a backhand-forehand-roof combo. In the Sunday semifinal at Pat Duke Memorial Arena, Teager banged in back-toback goals off rebounds as the Butcher Boys band eliminated the Warriors 6-4. Big defensive plays by Bryce Lauer and Kayden Bowering down the stretch sealed the win. Lumby, sponsored by Bannister GM and Great West Equipment, reached the final by stopping the Winfield Bruins 10-3 and grounding the Salmon Arm Salmar Classic Titans 3-1. Linden Catt supplied 5+2, while Krause earned 4+3 as the Stars ambushed Winfield.
Zachary Young added a single, while Peter Romailler provided two assists in support of Parker Stadnyk. Krause, with a deuce, and Catt produced snipes against the Titans. The Stars got outstanding playoff showings from Quintin O’Neill, Mia Maltman, Ryder Quibell and Kaleb Pachal. Winfield iced the Interior Savings Lions 7-2 in the Bantam title game Monday night in Salmon Arm. Landen Harison and Wyatt Gatzke scored for the Lions, who made the final by outlasting the Five Star Awards Outlaws 6-4 in a Sunday semi. The Lions opened the scoring late in the first period LISA MAZUREK/MORNING STAR Sunday when Tanner Bueckert’s Liam Hennig of the Corbett Office Kings, left, and Adam Roemer of the Talon Benefits Thrashers battle it out point shot was deflected in by behind the net in the North Okanagan Midget Super Hockey League final Monday night at Kal Tire Place. Tage Kineshanko. With the Outlaws battling The Kings, who now head to and providing heavy pressure, Lions’ net- Ashcroft, dispatched the Vernon minder Jared Ross made a heads-up diving Authentic Trophy & Plaques Snakes save to shut the door on a breakaway with 7-3 in semifinal play Sunday at Civic. 2:02 left in the opening 20. The Outlaws tied Benjaminson counted 2+2 for the it 30 seconds later. Corbett crew, while Seb Wenger also Kineshanko converted some sweet passes bagged two goals and singles came by Sapian Joe and Derek Pereboom to put the from Cole Bradley, Lambert and Lions ahead 2-1. Joe then fed Kineshanko, Higgins-Wilson. Reid Lawrence pockwhose slapper was blocked but the rebound eted two helpers. Branden Lehoux (2) was knocked in by Zach Manthorne. and Hayden Vardon replied for the Kineshanko and Joe worked the puck third-place Snakes. Physiotherapist to Aidan Rivard for the 4-1 goal, but the Brendan Horsfield fired four goals, Outlaws answered just 14 seconds later including once in double overtime, before adding another and equalizing on as the Thrashers shaded the North * Sports Rehab/Injury Prevention Kaden Doughty’s tally with 44 seconds left Okanagan Knights 6-5 in the other in the second. Sunday semi at Civic. Rowan Wood * Manual Therapy Joe displayed great hustle and grit as supplied the other two goals, while * Post Surgical Rehab he capitalized on a pass from Elias Wery Nick Demetrick earned two assists. * Soft Tissue Release to make it 5-4 Interior Savings. Ryan Jaxson Cummings pulled the hat Vandesande made it 6-4 on a beauty assist trick for the Knights, who trailed 3-0 from Joe. Maisun Ang-Hamilton anchored a after 20 minutes. Clayton Thielman NORTH END (RAILWAY PLAZA) superb defence alongside Beuckert, Harisen and Travis Schroepfler contributed 201 4710 31ST STREET, VERNON and Jeberg. singles. 250-545-6030 Wery scored four times as the Lions shut out the Salmon Arm North Broadview Heating Rusty Blades 5-0 Friday night at the NORTH OKANAGAN Shaw Centre. The Corbett Office Plus Kings brushed back the Talon Benefits Thrashers 2-0 in the Midget final Monday night at Kal Tire Place. It was a tight checking affair which saw Brett Lambert connect at 13:09 of the first period, unassisted. Lambert added insurance at 5:00 of the second period, from Cole Benjaminsen and Halle Higgins-Wilson. The Kings’ dynamic defensive pairings InformatIon at www.vernonsoccer.ca of Liam Hennig/Ryley Johnson and Noah Hurry as space is limited and teams are filling up fast! DeBalinhard/Dakota Becker were rock stars, Interested in becoming a limiting the regular season banner-winning Thrashers to few serious shots on goal. Speedy winger Leland Riguedell did a Great Part-time Job for students and adults!!! marvellous job shutting down Thrasher star small-sided mini soccer referee clinic march 19th forward Adam Roemer. Ethan Huizinga District entry Level course april 1, 2, 3 (12 years and older) earned the shutout, making several key saves for more information on registration and course in the third period with the Thrashers pressdetails go to www.vernonsoccer.ca ing hard.
KAYLA COMSTOCK
YOUTH SOCCER REGISTER
ONLINE TODAY!
SOCCER REFEREE?
A20 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Think of it as sunscreen that lasts until summer ends
Travel protected with the NEW BCAA Spring & Summer Travel Insurance plan from BC’s #1 Travel Insurance provider. Coverage starts at $72 per family and lasts until September.* Everyone is welcome and Members save 10%. Call 1.888.268.2222 or visit BCAA Vernon at 103 - 5710 24th St.
NEW Spring & Summer
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN starting at
$72 PER FAMILY* *Rate provided for family 40 years of age or younger. Must be age 59 or younger to be eligible for this Plan. Limited time offer, not available online. Coverage ends Sept 12, 2016. Policy terms and conditions apply. Travel Insurance is administered by North American Air Travel Insurance Agents Ltd., d.b.a. TuGo, a licensed insurance broker in British Columbia. 11th Floor – 6081 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC Canada V6Y 2B2. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Industrial Alliance and Financial Services Inc., Industrial Alliance Pacific General Insurance Corporation and certain Lloyd’s Underwriters, severally and not jointly. Offer subject to change without notice.
131-16_Q2_Sunscreen_Vernon_10.3125x14.indd 1
2016-03-01 1:15 PM
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A21
www.vernonmorningstar.com
News
Lucky Winner LISA VANDERVELDE/ MORNING STAR
Karla Luprypa reacts with her friend Stephanie Dunnill after winning the Bannister Honda Sick Civic Giveaway Saturday at Village Green Centre. Bannister Honda, Fix Auto, Graphic Enterprises and Papa Murphy’s overhauled a 2005 Civic to give away to one lucky winner. Prices in effect from
Sunday February 28th to Saturday March 5th
Armstrong • 250-546-3039 WWW.ASKEWSFOODS.COM
8am - 7pm Daily 8am - 9pm Thurs & Fri
Only 2 More Days!
GOLDEN RICHES
No purchase necessary. Must be Encore Rewards member and present to win. Contest conditions available at Guest Services. Odds of winning an instant prize are 1:1. Odds of winning a grand prize depend on the participation rate at each casino. Gaming prizes are offered in conjunction with BCLC. Skill testing question required. Qualifying entries need to be separately activated on all draw days to be eligible for prize.
Autobahn for All You
Sales Event
$ WEEKLY
45 0.99% 48 at
0 60 2,000 FINANCE FROM
%
FOR UP TO
MONTHS*
on select models
$
GET UP TO
^
BONUS CASH**
on other select models
^Jetta Highline, GLI and Hybrid amount shown
2016 Jetta
1.4 TSI TRENDLINE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MONTHLY LEASE
FROM THE EQUIVALENT OF
for
WITH $1,198 DOWN MONTHS†
With features you’ll love, like:
• TSI Turbocharged Engine • Available App-Connect • Standard Rearview Camera
Highline model shown
Exceptional exists for less than you think.
See for yourself at vwoffers.ca. Offers end March 31.
Studio
*Limited time finance purchase offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2016 Jetta 1.4T Trendline (#163VF1) base model with 5-speed manual transmission with base MSRP of $17,600, including $1,605 freight and PDI, financed at 0% APR for 60 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments starting from $135. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in due at signing. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $17,600. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. **Up to $2,000 finance bonus cash available to be applied as a discount on MSRP on finance only (through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit) of select new and unregistered 2016 Jetta 1.8T Highline, GLI and Hybrid models. Discount varies by model. †Lease payments of $195 on the Jetta must be made on a monthly basis and cannot be made weekly. Weekly equivalent payments shown for information only. Limited time lease offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2016 Jetta 1.4T Trendline (#163VF1) base model with 5-speed manual transmission. $1,605 freight and PDI included in monthly payment. 48-month term at 0.99% APR. $1,198 down payment, $250 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation: $10,558. 64,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers end March 31, 2016 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Model shown: 2016 Jetta 1.8T Highline automatic transmission, $27,995. Vehicle shown for illustration purposes only and may include optional equipment. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Autobahn for All”, “Jetta”, “TSI”, “Highline” and “Trendline” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2016 Volkswagen Canada.
$175,000
PLUS
A22 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star www.vernonmorningstar.com
News
Wokathon Win
Jan 15 – Mar 20
Win Up to $1,000 at 2pm
Win $1,000 to $2,500 at 4pm Jan 24 | Feb 7 | Feb 21 | Mar 6 | Mar 20
Swipe to WIN $100
Fridays & Saturdays 9pm - 1am
Every Swipe Wins
Up to $500 Free Play | Free Dining Bonus Ballots | Scratch & Win
4900 Anderson Way 250-545-3505 vernon.lakecitycasinos.com
Rice Box owner On Ouchs (centre) is joined by his father, staff, and community partners as he donates $6,849 from the annual Wokathon to Elise Allan (left) and Gloria Morgan (right), of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. The money will go towards women’s and children’s health services at VJH. LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star A23 The Landing’s Very Own...
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Autoplan broker offices. “Distracted driving puts everyone on the road at risk - it’s one of the leading causes of crashes with pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists,” said Lindsay Matthews, ICBC’s director responsible for road safety. “Ipsos Reid recently conducted a survey for us and found that 34 per cent of cellphone owners said they use their phone between one and
five times out of every 10 driving trips. It’s time we all commit to leaving our phones alone and avoiding other forms of distraction when we’re behind the wheel.” The campaign features radio advertising and digital advertising which will appear online as well as in restaurants and bars. To view an infographic on the distracted driving campaign, visit icbc.com.
100% Locally Owned & Operated Right In Your Neighbourhood.
✔ Fresh Beef Ground Daily ✔ Custom Cut Meats ✔ Cottage Rolls ✔ Smoked & Fresh Pork Hocks
Fresh Chicken Cheemo Drumsticks BUY 1 GET 1 Perogies BUY 1 GET 1
FREE
BIG
FREE
Selected Varieties Frozen, 815g & 907g
same item of equal or lesser value
same item of equal or lesser value
Parkay Ragu Pasta Margarine BUY 1 GET 1 Sauce BUY 1 GET 1
FREE
Soft Bowl, 850g
FREE
Selected Varieties 630ml & 640ml
same item of equal or lesser value
same item of equal or lesser value
Purex Bathroom Quaker Instant Tissue BUY 1 GET 1 Oatmeal BUY 1 GET 1
FREE
Selected Varieties or Cashmere Ultra Luxe 12 Double Rolls
FREE
Selected Varieties 228g - 430g
same item of equal or lesser value
same item of equal or lesser value
Russet Potatoes BUY 1 GET 1
Iceberg Lettuce
FREE
Prince Edward Island 5lb Bag
199
same item of equal or lesser value
ea
Strawberries
Pink Lady Apples Extra Fancy Grown in Washington 3.26/kg
1lb Clamshell
400
148
ea
lb
Red Seedless Grapes
Bunch Broccoli Grown in California 3.70/kg
Grown in Peru 8.77/kg
398
168
lb
lb
Beef Inside Round Roast
Romaine Lettuce
13.18/kg
1
5
28
1
48
Previously Frozen 5.47/kg
2
Ready To Serve Soups
lb
178
BIG
lb
5
2$
Selected Varieties 540 ml
for
GET ONE Dempster’s
Fresh Chicken Thighs Boneless, Skinless 13.18/kg
FREE same item of equal or lesser value
48
BIG
BUY 1 GET 1
lb
Pork Rib Tail Ends
ea
Beefsteak Tomatoes Hot House Grown in Mexico 3.92/kg
Selected Varieties 710ml
98
ea
Red or Green Leaf Lettuce Grown in California or Arizona
Powerade Sports Drinks
BIG
lb
White, 570 g or 100% Whole Wheat, 675 g
FREE
with any purchase of ANY TWO Campbell’s Ready To Serve Soups
598
Selected Varieties, 540 ml
lb
Offer valid February 28 to March 5, 2016
BAKERY BAKERY Italian Calabrese Multigrain IN-STORE BAKED Bread BUY IN-STORE BAKED1 1 GET In-Store Baked 18 FREE Bread
BAKERY Cracked Wheat Sourdough IN-STORE BAKED Loaf 38
DELI DELI Honey Summer Fresh Ham BUY 1 GET 1 Dips
DELI Sweet Bean Salad
FRESH
FRESH
BAKERY
BAKERY
2
6 88
450g
same item of equal or
for lesser value
Selected Varieties 227g
450g
2
6 88ea for
FRESH
FRESH
DELI
DELI
FREE same item of equal or lesser value
188
FRESH
BAKERY
680g
/100g
Schneider’s
No Added Preservatives Arbutus Ridge Farms
42
6 88 ea for
FRESH
DELI
128
/100g
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 8 AM - 9 PM 5301 25th Avenue, Landing Plaza PRICES IN EFFECT FRIDAY MARCH 4 AND SATURDAY MARCH 5
WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM
you’re still in control of a Distracted driving vehicle, and the law still is responsible for about applies.” Residents can take a one-quarter of all fatal stand against crashes in B.C. distracted Most drivdriving and ers understand encourage that using their others to do phone increasthe same by es their risk of picking up crashing yet a free decal many still do to display it. That’s why Todd Stone on their ICBC, police vehicle at and the B.C. government are teaming ICBC driver licensing up to launch a month- offices and participating long distracted driving campaign in March. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the odds of crashing increase by five times when using your phone, whether dialing, texting, reading or using social media. “Safety on our highways and in our communities is our top priority,” said Todd Stone, the province’s transportation minister. “You’re five times more likely to crash if you’re using your phone while driving so leave your phone alone and stay focused on the road.” Every year, on average, 31 people are killed in distracted drivingrelated crashes in the Southern Interior. Police are ramping up their enforcement of distracted driving across the province. Cell Watch volunteers will be roadside, reminding drivers to leave their phones alone. And ICBC road safety co-ordinators will be attending community events with a driving simulator the public can try. “B.C. drivers know it’s against the law, but far too many still make excuses for their behaviour, and put themselves and others at risk by using their phone while driving,” said Neil Dubord, chairperson of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “That’s why we’re cracking down on those who cannot police themselves. Even when you’re at a red light or in slow moving traffic, Morning Star Staff
BUY-LOW FOODS WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM • WWW.BUY-LOWFOODS.COM
News Campaign to curb distractions
A24 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
FRESH 4"
SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
MINI ROSES
3
$ 99
OR
ea
www.vernonmorningstar.com
FRUIT MARKET & GARDEN CENTRE
1000
3/$
4
$ 99 HASKAP (HONEY BERRY)
MANY VARIETIES
TULAMEEN
RASPBERRY $ CANES
19
PKG OF 8
Y COMF
6
$ 99
BEST ANTIOXIDANT FRUIT LOVES OUR CLIMATE!
EVERBEARING
99 STRAWBERRY $ 97
9
PLANTS PKG OF 20
IN THE F
GREENHOUSES
DELIVERY AVAILABLE
SEEDS • PEAT POTS • STARTER TRAYS INSERTS • DOMES • GROW LIGHTS • FIXTURES
5
1
85g • ASST VARIETIES • REG. 49¢
MOTT'S
1.89L • REG. $5.99 REGULAR, SPICY OR LIME
10 4/$ 1000 00
OU R
2
apples! prices! MAC 49¢ lb SPARTAN 69¢lb GALA 69¢ lb AMBROSIA 99¢ lb RED DELICIOUS 79¢ lb
88¢ $ 49 1
CALIFORNIA LARGE NAVEL
ORANGES
lb
ea
79¢ $ 99 3 $ 99 3
RUTABAGA
lb
HASS
AVOCADOS
4 PAK
CALIFORNIA MURCOTT
3
$ 49 MANDARINS
EVERYDAY LOW PRIC
ATAULFO
MANGOES
E
ea
LOCAL
SPINACH
3/$ 00
CLAMATO JUICE
3/$
3
CALIFORNIA BUNCHED
250-545-7166 or 250-545-7666
MR NOODLE
SEED POTATOES NOW IN STOCK TOP SOIL 30L BAG
LORAL DEPARTMENT
VISIT OUR PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS - HAVE THEM CREATE A SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR YOUR SPECIAL PERSON!
PORTABLE
$ 99
BUNCH OF 5
LOCAL
EASY TO SET UP
BULBS NOW IN! G N I R P S
tulips!
COSY
ALL YOUR NEEDS TO GROW YOUR SEEDS
POWER
FRESH CUT
CAULIFLOWER $ 38
MANY MORE VARIETIES OF SMALL FRUITS AVAILABLE
GLADIOLUS BULBS PKG of 30
BUNCH OF 10
FRESH WHITE LARGE
PLANT EARLY WHILE THE THERE'S MOISTURE IN THE SOIL - THEY WILL GROW QUICKLY 4"
1
$ 99
$ 99
NOW IN STOCK!
GROW YOUR OWN BLUEBERRY PIE!
BLUEBERRY PLANTS
daffodils!
YOUR LOCAL FARMERS' MARKET 7 DAYS A WEEK WE'RE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!
RUITS F L L A SM
4"
FRASER VALLEY CUT
6"
2 lb MESH BAG
3
2/$ 00
ADD COLOUR TO YOUR HOME!
7 PANSIES 10/$1499 $ 15 MOUSE $ 99 HAM 4/$ 00 1 6 PRIMROSES 5 TRAP RAT $ 1799 CHIPMUNK BREAD $349 SPRING BOWL $1199 TRAP SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND STEER OR MUSHROOM
MANURE
10kg BAG
✓ EASY TO USE ✓ NO POISON
NATURE'S OVEN
BREAD
5
4/$ 00
REG $9.99
$1.59 ea or
WHEN YOU BUY 450G OR MORE
LESS THAN 450g - $1.59/100g
4"
/100g
6" MIXED
NATURE'S OVEN
REG $21.99
WINTER HOURS
567 g
FRUIT M ARKET AND GARDEN CENTRE
8:30AM TO 6:00PM • 7 DAYS A WEEK 250-542-7614 ON HWY. 97, VERNON FLOWER SHOP 250-545-7166 OR 250-545-7666 • www.myswanlake.com
OPEN
$ 88
MANY COLOURS
4"
WHITE OR ½ & ½ BROWN • 454 g LOAF
OLD FASHION
MUMS
Prices in effect Fri. Mar 4 to Thur. Mar 10, 2016 LIKE US ON
arts
EDITOR: Kristin Froneman • 250.550.7923 • entertainment@vernonmorningstar.com
The son they call Reveen The legend continues as Ty Reveen arrives in Vernon, where he once went to school Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
It’s hard to tell the difference between father and son. Looking at pictures of the men they call Reveen, the thick, wavy hair, goatee and piercing eyes could make them one and the same. Peter Reveen, the elder statesman of illusion, died at the age of 77 in 2013, but passed on his wisdom and showbiz talent to his four sons. His second eldest, Tyrone,“Ty,” Reveen has followed in his father’s footsteps and is currently touring his show, The Superconscious Experience, in B.C. It arrives at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 11. “The name Reveen is synonymous with the industry. He was considered the greatest hypnotist in the world,” said Ty, calling from Chilliwack, where his father first immigrated to when he left his birthplace of Adelaide, Australia. The Reveens also have a tie to this region. All four boys boarded at the Vernon Preparatory School, a private school run by the Mackie family at what is now Coldstream Meadows. “I’m looking forward to stepping into the past,” said Ty, who now lives in New Brunswick with his own family. “My oldest brother went there for four years. It was the greatest time of our lives.” Known to western and Atlantic Canadian audiences as “The Impossibilist,” you could say that Reveen made hypnosis “hip” around the world. Many still remember the commercials and TV appearances from “the man they call Reveen.” His work would take him and his family to the U.S., where Reveen taught doctors throughout the
Photo submitted
Ty Reveen (right), seen with his late father the Great Reveen, continues the legendary performance his father pioneered. medical community how to apply the science of superconscious psychology to their patients. He was also the author of numerous books on the subject. Touring with his father was comparable to the circus coming to town, remembers Ty. “We played 20 nights straight to full theatres. People were buying back row tickets to these huge theatres. In Vancouver, he made a record at The Orpheum when he played six-night weeks to 60,000 people. There’s even a plaque in his name in the theatre,” he said. After touring with his dad through most of his younger years, Ty took a break in the ‘80s to venture out into the entertainment industry alone. He ended up in the U.S., and at a birthday party for Exorcist actress Linda Blair, met ZZ Top guitarist/vocalist Billy Gibbons, who was coming off the success of the band’s album Eliminator. “I told him I am the best special effects designer. I knew theatre
B
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B1
SECTION
www.vernonmorningstar.com
managers and took him to visit some of them,” said Ty. “I had a logistical knowledge of how to tour with these shows. My father implanted in my mind that we are very creative and have beautiful imaginations.” Ty came up with the idea and models to show the dashboard of the 1933 Ford used on the Eliminator album cover that would turn into a rocket ship for the band’s stage show. Another effect included King Tut’s head, which shot lasers out of its eyes and sucked up a white sheet through its nose. “It became the greatest cocaine gag in the history of rock and roll,” laughed Ty. “It sold the hype and sold tickets and was nominated as one of the top three stage shows that year.” Ty is also the inventor of the portable confetti and streamer cannons, which have been used in tours by numerous artists such as Paul McCartney, Madonna, Christine Aguilera, Usher, Coldplay and also sporting events
such as the Grey Cup. With a crew that runs his company (Streamer Effects) when he is on the road, Ty says he is having fun performing the show his dad left off. “It was a simple transition for me to do this because I grew up around it and in the heart of the entertainment industry. I inherited things that came naturally for me to work in show business. I watched my father do it my whole life.” Like his father, Ty is fascinated with the power of the superconscious mind. He cites the history of hypnosis, how it was first used on surgical patients before anesthetics. “Austrian physician Franz Anton Mesmer used it when he started applying his theory of animal magnetism. He discovered hypnosis through the process of suggestion and pioneered that science of mental medicine. It took a succession of many doctors after him to find out what was really going on.” Now an accepted treatment by the medical and psychiatric com-
munity, hypnosis as entertainment has had its detractors. It’s one of the reasons Reveen senior did not use the word hypnosis in his act, but also because it suggested someone under sedation. “For 25 years, my dad was banned from performing in Toronto as you had to be a doctor or psychiatrist to use hypnosis in Ontario,” said Ty. “My dad decided then to change the name of his show to the superconscious world. It was a more apt description, the state of suggestion and the superconsciousness instead of it sounding like people are just going to sleep. “There are occasionally people that do fall asleep and when that happens, they are absolutely useless to us.” It is, however, a great medium to bring out the talent in people, he added. “The show is extremely popular because it lives up to its reputation of applied suggestion, commonly known as hypnosis. It is better described as the creative forces of the human mind to achieve a superconscious state. The mind is guided towards a complete relaxed state so that creative abilities and fears are freed from limitations,” he said. “We guide them into a spotlight. We tell them they are the world’s greatest poet and they come out with great confidence and then they do it. That’s why the show lives up to its reputation.” As can be imagined, the antics of some with super-confidence can also bring out the humour, however, Ty stresses the show is family friendly. “We’ve had so many people from every imaginable age group and everyone in between, from politicians to punk rockers, surgeons to lawyers and every imaginable group of people under one roof. The show is loved and admired by all walks of life.” The Legend Continues with Reveen, A Superconscious Experience takes the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
Glowing with our Community. This is
Rod Faust... Owner/ Manager
Whatever your lighting needs, from the newest in LED bulbs and fixtures to ceiling fans or the classiest chandeliers, Sun Dial Lighting’s experienced staff will help solve all your lighting problems.
Sun Dial LIGHTING 2801 44th Avenue, Vernon
VERNON’S LARGEST LIGHTING SELECTION - NO ONE EVEN COMES CLOSE! 250-545-7370
B2 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Arts
Patsy Cline musical takes a closer walk from Kamloops to Vernon Morning Star Staff
“I’m gonna be something one of these days,” said Patsy Cline before her career soared into the mainstream. Just as her stardom was at its brightest, the world lost this beloved country music icon in a tragic plane crash, March 5, 1963. Many believed it was the day the music died. More than 50 years Patsy Cline after Cline’s death, her legacy lives on with the award-winning production, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. Written by Vancouver’s Dean Regan,
Kamloops’ Western Canada Theatre and Ganaoque, Ont.’s Thousand Islands Playhouse is bringing the beloved production to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The play is currently having a successful run for Western Canada at the Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops. Considered one of the most influential and acclaimed vocal artists worldwide, Cline made an impression on the music industry in bringing a strong female voice to the scene. Her success was highlighted when she was the first woman to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall and also the first female to headline her own show in the glaring lights of Las Vegas. A Closer Walk follows the legendary country and western music sensation as she
climbs to stardom from small town Virginia to Carnegie Hall. Some of the 22 classic songs featured in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline include Walkin’ After Midnight, Sweet Dreams and Crazy. Taking on the voice and persona of Cline is Alison MacDonald, who has acted in a number of Thousand Island Playhouse productions. She will be accompanied by a fourpiece band, consisting of Kamloops musicians’ Richard Graham on percussion, Michael Turner on standup bass and Kris Ruston on bass and guitar, with music director David Archibald from Newburgh, Ont playing guitar, banjo and keys. Tyler Murree stars as Little Big Man, a radio host in Cline’s hometown of Winchester, Va. who acts as narrator. Murree also plays
various hosts who introduce Cline at venues such as The Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall and a Vegas theatre. A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline made its world premiere at the Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver in 1991 before it toured across Canada. It played for nine months at the Playhouse Theatre in Boston, Mass. and has toured the U.S. twice. It has been produced more than 150 times across North America. It is also one of only two plays ever approved by the Patsy Cline Estate. A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline is the final show in the Vernon Performing Arts society’s 2015/16 theatre series. Tickets are $45/adult, $42/senior and $40/student at the Ticket Seller box office, 549-SHOW (7469), ticketseller.ca.
A long, but worthy listen Charles Lloyd and the Marvels:
V
I Long to See You
eteran jazzman Charles Lloyd’s debut band album, I Long to See You, features an all-star band of intuitive players and atmospheric tracks. The songs are steeped in lush, unhurried themes that recall nostalgic sounds and classic urban jazz. Lloyd’s band, the Marvels, with Bill Frisell (guitar), Greg Leisz (pedal steel), Reuben Rogers (bass) and Eric Hartland on drums act as interpreters for Lloyd’s abstract, bluesy music. The quartet allows Lloyd to weave in and around honking out hooks or riffing on the melody. Their eight minute take on Bob Dylan’s Masters of War unwinds rather darkly but the improvising musicians keep it wary and playful. It’s cocktail jazz Dean Gordon-Smith for the crossroads, around the hour of midnight. This reverie doesn’t persist for long and it becomes apparent that Lloyd and company have a lot of themes and ideas to share. Of Course Of Course is all bouncy and skippy ‘60s-type Austin Powers hooks while La Llorona is a stately composition with hints of a New Orleans lament in the melody. In the first three tracks, the group covers a wide gulf of sound and emotion all the while sounding beat and relaxed. There’s much more. I Long to See You is an album of the unexpected. What’s weird is how natural it sounds as if it’s normal to move from protest themes to bop to lush laments and on to traditional folk. Shenandoah, the 19th century folk song, is given an unrushed cinematic trip back to pre-civil war melodies. The album pivots on points like that song and is a cross section of traditional themes, ambiance and tasteful jamming (Sombrero Sam, All my Trials). They get abstract but are tuned into each song’s mood that nothing is wasted. Towards the end of the record, closet jazz-head Willie Nelson appears to deliver a rickety version of Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream. Nelson fits the band like a kindred spirit and plays off Lloyd’s horn with an old hipster’s sense of space. Norah Jones joins the Marvels for a sparse take on the hoary old chestnut, You Are so Beautiful. It’s the “loungiest” number on the record but it has its charms. Just to keep it fitting with jazz stereotypes, it has a song that runs 16:25. With albums like this, you can’t be rushed, and amid the touchstone riffs, beatnik jazz, surfy ambiance and ancient arrangements are some gems to be heard. It’s an imaginative cross section of urban sounds and rural sentiments.
Street SoundS
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B3
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Arts
Ken Smedley presents
El Mariachi Los Dorados
Film’s effects are sinfully bad
F
in c on c e rt
Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong Tickets @ Chocoliro 250-546-2886
Fri, Mar 18 - 7:30 PM
Creekside Theatre 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country Tickets @ Creekside Theatre 250-766-9309
Gods of egypt:
or a brief time in ancient Egypt, the gods lived among the people and ruled over them. When Set (Gerard Butler) takes over the throne in a violent coup against Horus (Nicolaj Coster-Waldau), a well-intentioned young thief named Bek (Brenton Thwaites) helps the dethroned king get his revenge. We say, “Gods of Egypt is a bit like a two hour video game.” TAYLOR: A lot of this film is made with actors in costume performing in front of a green screen. Taylor and Howe Often there are no actors in the scene at all, just computer animation. The special effects are not always bad, but are often bad enough to be distracting. For a film that relies so heavily on people, places and things that are not real, I find the filmmakers’ ability to render such things believably lacking. HOWE: The special effects are so bad that they make a 1970s’ Sinbad movie, made out of plasticine, look modern. This is the first problem with the film; the second I will get into later. Gods of Egypt is a great idea for a movie, but without nailing the special effects it falls badly short of the mark. It felt like they gave their footage to first year special effects students and said, “Here you go, make a movie. This is your budget and this is what it’s about.” In some scenes, things looked horrendous, especially in the opening scenes where you had the gods, who are meant to be nine-feet tall and mortals standing next to them. It looked like they had cut one of them out and pasted them on, you could see the fuzzy outline from the scis-
Wed, Mar 16 - 7:30 PM
Sat, Mar 19 - 7:30 PM
Kal Lake Campus Theatre, Vernon Tickets @ The Bean Scene 250-558-1817
Reel Reviews
Lionsgate
Bek (Brenton Thwaites) wants to strike a deal with Horus (Nicolaj Coster-Waldau) in the terrible, yet fun Gods of Egypt. sors they used. TAYLOR: After I accepted that the film was going to look like a video game, I was able to enjoy it well enough. While it’s true the film contains quite a bit of bad acting, Gods of Egypt is a Sunday afternoon matinée type movie. We don’t need amazing acting to get through a fantasy film of this nature. I was at first interested in the film’s portrayal of the gods, but it becomes clear they’re all one dimensional. However, it’s the limitations of the special effects that buries this film. There’s a few too many misty scenes in nondescript locales, which dulls the overall experience. In the end, the film is underwhelming and at times, noticeably bad. I still liked it. It
speaks to my inner 12 year old. HOWE: I thought the effects were bad, then they opened their mouths. Low and behold they speak with an Oxford or Cambridge university accent. Now don’t get me wrong, I know it’s a fantasy movie and I can let some things slide, but when you add all of it up – bad acting, bad dialogue and bad effects – I have to draw the line somewhere. I agree it is a Sunday afternoon matinée for three reasons only: I’m back in the ‘70s and I’m a kid; I can’t go outside because it’s raining, or finally, I’m sick of Sinbad movies. – Taylor gives Gods of Egypt 2.5 pyramids out of 5. – Howe gives it 2 scarab beetles out of 5.
★ Vernon Towne Cinema ★ Information Line 250-545-0352 • www.vernoncinema.com ★ ★ Movie2910 30th Avenue • Home of the Vernon Film Society ★ Friday, March 4, 2016 ➠➠➠ Thursday, March 10, 2016 ★ ★ FAMILY MATINEES - SATURDAY & SUNDAY ★ Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, WINNER: BEST ACTRESS ★ ★ ROOM 118 min (14A) Showing 10:30 AM Saturday & Sunday ★ Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, WINNER: BEST ADAPTED ★ SCREENPLAY BIG SHORT 130 min (14A) Steve Carell, ★ Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt. ★ Showing 12:30 PM Saturday & Sunday ★ Nominated for 6 Academy Awards including BEST ACTRESS ★ & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY CAROL 119 min (PG) ★ Showing 2:40 PM Saturday & Sunday ★ ★ EVENING SHOWS - NIGHTLY except WEDNESDAY ★ ★ Nominated for 3 Academy Awards, including BEST ACTRESS ★ & BEST PICTURE BROOKLYN 112 min (PG) ★ Showing 4:40 PM NIGHTLY EXCEPT WEDNESDAY ★ Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, WINNER: BEST ★ SUPPORTING ACTRESS THE DANISH GIRL ★ 120 min (PG) Showing 6:45 PM NIGHTLY EXCEPT WEDNESDAY ★ Nominated for 6 Academy Awards, WINNER: BEST PICTURE, ★ ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY MARK RUFFALO ★ BEST ★ & MICHAEL KEATON: SPOTLIGHT 129 min (14A) Showing 8:45 PM NIGHTLY EXCEPT WEDNESDAY ★ ★ ★ ★ UBC PRESENTS THE AGE OF LOVE ONE SHOW ONLY ~ FREE ADMISSION ★ ★ WEDNESDAY MARCH 9 AT 5:15PM ★ ★ ADULTS $7.75 • SENIOR/CHILD $5.50 • TUESDAY - ALL SEATS $5.00 ★ ★ MATINEES - ALL SEATS, ALL AGES $5.00 TH
Seniors speed dating documentary comes to Vernon
Morning Star Staff
“You still want to feel that touch, that excitement, that physicalness. You want to feel the butterflies.” So says one of the subjects in Brooklyn filmmaker Steven Loring’s documentary The Age of Love. The film, which is screening at Vernon’s Towne Cinema Wednesday, focusses on a group of seniors who sign up for a first-of-itskind speed dating event exclusively for 70-to-90 year olds. From anxious anticipation through the dates that follow, it’s an unexpected tale of intrepid seniors who lay their hearts on the line, and discover how dreams and desires change – or don’t change – from first love to the far reaches of
life. Screenings of Age of Love are being held across the Okanagan for all ages, however, residents 19 and older are invited to join small focus groups directly after the screenings to discuss the film. In attendance at
the screenings will be UBC Okanagan professor Mary Ann Murphy, who will lead the focus groups, and film director Loring. “This discussion will allow us to hear more of your ideas and reactions, which will be reported without any-
one’s names attached,” said Murphy, adding this is the first research project undertaken on the film. Sponsored by Interior Savings Credit Union, Wednesday’s screening at the Towne Cinema takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free with
advanced registration. For more information, or to register, e-mail Murphy at maryann.murphy@ubc.ca, call 250-807-8705, or visit ageoflovevernon. eventbrite.com.
FOR ADVANCE TICKETS GO TO
cineplex.com
POLSON PLACE MALL
**NO PASSES
presents…
Amanda Morazain with Kinga Heming
Saturday, March 5th
at 8:00 pm
Kelowna’s amazing vocal duo backed by the Okanagan’s finest! Plus Opening Duet Katia Wells-Green (vocals) & Lora Wentworth (piano) 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Sponsored by
CA$H ONLY BAR
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
www.vernonjazz.ca
OR EXPRESSIONS OF TIME 3000 - 31 St., Vernon • Tickets: $20.00 ($5.00 Member rebate at door) st
#275 - 2306 HIGHWAY #6, VERNON
TEL: 250-542-1107
FAMILY FAVOURITES - ONLY $2.99 - EVERY SATURDAY AT 11:00 AM
SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 4 TO THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 KUNG FU PANDA 3 (G) Fri,Tues 4:10; Sat-Sun 4:20 KUNG FU PANDA 3 3D (G) Fri,Tues 6:40; Sat-Sun 11:30, 1:55, 6:40; Mon,Wed-Thurs 6:35 ZOOTOPIA (G) NO PASSES. Fri,Tues 4:30; Sat-Sun 4:35 ZOOTOPIA 3D (G) NO PASSES. Fri,Tues 7:10, 9:45; Sat-Sun 11:25, 2:00, 7:10, 9:45; Mon,Wed-Thurs 6:45, 9:20 GODS OF EGYPT (PG - Violence) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO. Fri-Sun,Tues 4:00 GODS OF EGYPT 3D (PG - Violence) CC/DVS Fri,Tues 6:55, 9:50; Sat 10:10, 1:05, 6:55, 9:50; Sun 1:05, 6:55, 9:50; Mon,Wed,Thurs 6:30, 9:20 HOW TO BE SINGLE (14A - Sexual content, coarse language) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO. Fri,Tues 4:15, 6:50, 9:30; Sat 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:55; Sun 11:20, 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:55; Mon,WedThurs 6:55, 9:30 THE REVENANT (14A - Violence, Scene of sexual violence) Fri-Sun,Tues 9:00; Mon,Wed-Thurs 8:55 DEADPOOL (14A - Nudity, sexually suggestive scenes, coarse language, violence) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO. Fri,Tues 4:45, 7:20, 10:05; Sat 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 10:05; Sun 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 10:00; Mon,Wed-Thurs 6:40, 9:15 LONDON HAS FALLEN (14A - Frequent violence) Fri,Tues 5:00, 7:30, 10:00; Sat-Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00; Mon,Wed-Thurs 7:00, 9:25 TRIPLE 9 (14A - Nudity, frequent violence, coarse language) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO. FriSun,Tues 7:00, 9:40; Mon, Wed-Thurs6:50, 9:30 RISEN (PG-VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO. Fri,Tues 4:35; Sat 1:50, 4:25; Sun 11:15, 1:50, 4:25 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: MANON LESCAUT Sat 9:55 PARANORMAN (PG - Frightening scenes) Sat 11:00
B4 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Live Wire
Editor: Kristin FronEman ❘ PhonE: 250-550-7923 ❘ E-mail: entertainment@vernonmorningstar.com
ART SHOWS/GALLERIES CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville. The shop is open by appointment. Call anytime (250) 547-2070 during the winter season. Features a great variety of gift ideas from glass, alpaca duvets, pottery, photography, painting, prints, jewelry and much more. New artist is photographer Linda Quon with Foilans photography. COuRTYARd GALLERY Suite 104, 907 Belvedere St. Enderby, 778443-0529. Not for profit artist collective features the work of more than 20 local artists. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GALLERY OdIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Winter exhibition features painting, sculpture, stained and fused glass, scrimshaw and functional pieces by 25 renowned local and B.C. artists. Winter season hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. or call the gallery for an appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. The annual Fibre Arts exhibition, featuring colourful textile and fibre works by local artists. Closes March 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. HEAdBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. On exhibition is Mo’Jo, featuring new bronze works by Regina sculptor Joe Fafard. In the Drawers’ Gallery are paintings of hens, each named after a prominent female artist, by Fafard’s daughter in-law Megan Mansbridge. Exhibitions continue to March 26. LEAP ART SuPPLIES & GALLERY 3100A 29th Ave. Currently on display is leap’s winter show, featuring various artists. NAdINE’S FINE ART & FRAmES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Artist of the month for March is Lois Campbell, who will give a demo on acrylic Aboriginal dot painting, Friday, March 4 from 1 until 4 p.m. VERNON PuBLIC ART GALLERY 3228-31st Ave., 545-3173. Current exhibitions Extracurricular by Five Fathoms Tattoo; The Body, Stranger by Heather Huston; Brad McMurray’s Urbicus Topia; conscious|unconsciousness by Kelsie Balehowsky continue to March 10. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. THE VILLAGE GALLERY 1961 Vernon St. (Hwy. 6), Lumby. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op which displays the work of over 20 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.
CONCERTS/THEATRE WAITING IN THE WINGS Powerhouse Theatre’s second play of the 2015-16 season is Noël Coward’s tribute to the theatre. Set in a retirement home for famous actresses, jealousies abound until tragedy brings them to their senses and a new solarium brings out everyone’s good nature. Directed by Jennifer Goodsell, the play ends March 5, with evening shows Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and matinée Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller, 250-5497469, www.ticketseller.ca. BALLET KELOWNA - BOuNdLESS Part of the Vernon Performing Arts Centre’s dance series, Ballet Kelowna returns to Vernon, under the direction of Simone Orlando, featuring four distinct breathtaking works including a world premiere from Matjsash Mrozewski. Stages Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35/adult, $32/senior and $30/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469,.ticketseller.ca. BLACKTHORN Vancouver-based Celtic folk band returns to play at the Enderby Drill Hall Sunday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Enderby and District Arts Council, tickets are $15 ($10 for youth under 18) only at the door. Refreshments available. OKANAGAN SYmPHONY ORCHESTRA Enjoy Music of the Night with the greatest hits from the Broadway stage by Andrew Lloyd Webber and others, Sunday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Features Vernon soprano Melina Moore and Welsh tenor/theatre actor Peter Karrie, who has starred in the Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, among others. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. I Am WOmAN, HEAR mE LAFF 12 returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre in celebration of International Women’s Day, Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. This year’s headliner is comedienne Jen Grant, who has performed at every major comedy festival in the
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS
Discuss AnD creAte
Photo submitted
Join the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s educational coordinator Kelsie Balehowsky for a tour and conversation on contemporary art Monday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Discuss and Create takes place at the gallery on the first Monday of every month. Seniors are invited to join Balehowsky for a tour and discussion of the current exhibitions followed by a related art activity. Explore new ideas and engage creatively with arts and culture. All seniors are welcome and coffee, tea, and cookies will be served. Admission is by donation. For more information, contact Balehowsky at 250-545-3173 or email her at admin@vernonpublicartgallery.com. country. She will be joined by Michelle Shaughnessy, Amber HarperYoung and Jane Stanton for this hilarious romp of stand-up comedy. Tickets are $35/adult, $32 /senior and $30/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE Western Canada Theatre & Thousand Islands Playhouse present this musical, written by Dean Regan, based on the life of the famed and fated country singer, Wednesday, March 9 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Part of the centre’s theatre series, tickets are $45/adult, $42/senior and $40 / student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. NORTHERN LIGHTS CHAmBER CHOIR Enderby & District Arts Council presents this Salmon Arm-based choir at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel, 706 Mill Ave., March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($15) are available at the Courtyard Gallery, Belvedere Street beside the Legion (Tues-Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 778-443-0529). Tickets can also be ordered online at northernlightschamberchoir.ca/ticketsand-venues. Also available at the door. Refreshments available. REVEEN Created from the man that made hypnosis “hip” around the world, the legend continues when Tyrone Reveen (son of the original Reveen) performs his family friendly show that takes audiences to the inner and outer reaches of their imagination, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 (all seats) at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. AuRA CHAmBER CHOIR presents Johannes Brahms’ A German Requiem and works by his contemporaries at All Saints Anglican Church, Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. Conducted by Imant Raminsh, with accompanist Marjorie Close, organist Jim Leonard, soprano Mia Harris, and baritone Mark Wells. Tickets are $18 (students free) from choir members, The Bean Scene and at the door.
FILM LIVE FROm THE mET Saturday, March 5, at 9:55 a.m., Vernon Galaxy Cinemas presents a live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s Manon Lescaut. Puccini’s obsessive love story features the country girl (Kristine Opolais) who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, and the dashing student (Jonas Kaufmann) who woos her. Run time is approximately 3 ½ hours, including intermissions. VERNON FILm SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 available one week in advance at the Bean Scene and at the Towne box office. March 14 is political satire My Internship in Canada about an independent MP from northern Quebec who quite unexpectedly finds himself in the position of holding the tie-breaking vote on whether Canada will go to war in the Middle East.
ANCHOR INN NEIGHBOuRHOOd PuB 3030 Smith Dr., Armstrong, 250-546-8210. Karaoke with Brenda is every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ARmSTRONG HOTEL The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jams every Thursday, Friday and Saturday start at 8 p.m. Music of all styles welcome. Hosted by Rudy. No minors. ARmSTRONG LEGION 2526 Pleasant Valley Blvd 546-8455 Karaoke with Brenda every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. except the last Sunday of the month. Members and guests welcome. Bring a friend. BLuEGRASS NIGHT Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) every second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments welcome, or just come and sing along. Books provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. BLuE Ox PuB Hwy 6 Lumby. Blue Ox Friday Night Jam. Music starts at 9 p.m. with a country-rock set with host band The Mabel Lickers. Jamming starts around 10ish. Bring your instruments. More info at www.RauckOn.com. BRANdING IRON PuB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, (250) 5460044. Superstar Karaoke is every Friday night at 8 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke is Friday at 8 p.m. with Brenda Galbraith. ENdERBY LEGION 909 Belvedere St. Karaoke every Friday night at 7 p.m. with Jeff ’s Oakey Doakey Karaoke. GRINdROd COFFEE HOuSE The Grindrod Recreation Association hosts an acoustic coffee house Friday, March 4 at 7:30 at the Grindrod Hall. Admission is $3/person for non-performers. Any questions, contact Ethel Dessau at 250-838-0807. LONGHORN PuB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Superstar Karaoke is every Wednesday from 7 to 11 p.m. PEACHWAVE 4300 27th St. Vernon, 778-475-2144. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop hosts an open mic Thursday at 6 p.m. Open to all ages. Musicians, spoken word artists, comedians welcome. TORO’S PuB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc. VERNON COmmuNITY muSIC SCHOOL Carriage House Loft (18th Street and 32nd Avenue, East Hill). New open mic night is every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Admission is $2 with concession by donation. Performers or artists wishing to display their work can sign up early by emailing vcmsopenmic@gmail.com.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES ARmY, NAVY, AIRFORCE CLuB Spitfire Lounge, 2500 - 46th Ave. 250-542-3277. Friday, March 4 is Hwy 97, playing from 7 to 11 p.m. BOuRBON STREET BAR ANd GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. 778-475-7224. Les Copeland (guitar and vocals) and Cameron Ward (bass) play live jazz, blues and a mixed bag of tunes every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. dORIAN’S GREEK TAVERNA 3224 30th Ave., 558-5100. Come hear live music every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Chris Madsen plays soft rock/folk music on guitar; and every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Renée Romancia plays jazz music on piano. THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Country night Friday, March 4 featuring DJ Bonneau. Starts at 9:30 p.m. No cover. Septic Sam with Jim Abbott perform for the Outbackjacks and Horse Protection Society of B.C. fundraiser, Saturday, March 5. Band starts at 9 p.m. Cover by donation. (Dinner tickets are also available for $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m.) LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 8386700. Saturday, March 5, Ottawa based original roots rock/blues band Wicked Grin performs. $15 cover. mATCH EATERY & PuBLIC HOuSE Lake City Casinos, 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon, 250-275-6046. Live music is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday, with a great winter lineup. THE PHOENIx LEVEL II 3117-30th Ave. upstairs, 250-260-1189. Enjoy live music with Vernon-based guitarist and singer Jim Harrison Friday, March 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. VERNON JAZZ CLuB 3000 - 31st St. Saturday, March 5, vocalists Amanda Morazain and Kinga Heming perform jazz faves with the Neville Bowman Trio. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Expressions of Time or vernonjazz.ca. Jazz society members receive a $5 cash rebate at the door.
Appy & Happy Hour
5 APPIES $
Hwy 97 N of Vernon • 250-549-2144
3 pm - 5 pm
Everyday except Thursday
4 DRINKS $
See our daily specials at www.squiresfourpub.com
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B5
www.vernonmorningstar.com Friday, March 4 6:00
6:30
7:30
8:00
3 Blazers at Raptors
CHBC
4
CTV BC
5
CBUT
6
KIRO
7
GLOBAL
8 9
KNOW
10
KOMO
13
SPK
15
A&E
17 fessions ’ Å
CNN
18
W
19
YTV
22
NEWS
23
SHOW
24
DISC
25
SLICE
26
KAYU
27
TLC
28
BRAVO
29
FAMILY
32
TBS
33
OUTDR
37
HIST
38
AMC
40
FS1
41
KCTS
46
KING
48
VISION
70
9:30
10:00
10:30
6:30
7:30
8:00
(4:30) 2016 Tim Hortons Brier Draw 2. SportsCentre (N) (Live) Å
CHBC
4 tional (N)
CTV BC
5
CBUT
6
KIRO
7
GLOBAL
8
8:30
KOMO
13 15
A&E
17
CNN
18
W
19
YTV
22
NEWS
23
SHOW
24
DISC
25
SLICE
26
KAYU
27
TLC
28
BRAVO
29
FAMILY
32
TBS
33
OUTDR
37
HIST
38
AMC
40
FS1
41
KCTS
46
KING
48
VISION
70
The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters Å KOMO (:35) Jimmy 4 News Kimmel 11:00pm (N) Live Å Jail ’ Å Jail ’ Å
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
CHBC News 16x9 “Failing Canada’s Side Show First Dates Movie: “12 Hours to Live” (2006) Ione Skye. A deÅ First Nations Children” ranged gunman kidnaps a diabetic teenager. CTV News Vancouver at W5 (N) ’ Å (DVS) Once Upon a Time “Swan Mike & Hot in Motive The team investi6 (N) ’ Å Song” ’ Å Molly Å Cleveland gates three homicides. (4:00) NHL Hockey OtHockey NHL Hockey Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks. From the SAP Center at CBC tawa Senators at Toronto San Jose in San Jose, Calif. (N) ’ (Live) Å Central Post Vancouver Maple Leafs. (N) Show News (N) CBS Eve- KIRO 7 NCIS: Los Angeles A 48 Hours ’ Å 48 Hours ’ Å Entertainment Tonight ning News News at shooting at the Department (N) ’ Å (N) Å 6:30PM (N) of Defense. ’ (5:59) News Hour (N) Å 16x9 “Failing Canada’s Big Brother First Dates Movie: “12 Hours to Live” (2006, Suspense) Ione Skye, First Nations Children” Canada “Graig and Michael Moriarty, Kevin Durand. A deranged gunman (N) Å Side Show Holly” kidnaps a diabetic teenager. NHL Hockey: Canadiens NHL Hockey Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks. From the SAP Center at Sportsnet Central (N) at Jets San Jose in San Jose, Calif. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) Å (Live) Å Hope for Wildlife “Any Congo: On The Lava Heartbeat ’ Å Foyle’s War “High Castle” A professor is found murMom Will Do” Å Trail ’ Å dered. ’ (PA) Å (5:30) NBA Basketball Houston Rockets at Chicago News (N) Å Paid ProPaid ProSeattle Wheel of Jeopardy! ’Å Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (N) (Live) Å gram gram Refined Fortune ’Å
Fight Sports MMA ’
Cops ’ Å
Cops ’ Å
11:00
11:30
SportsCentre (N) (Live) Å SportsCentre (N) (Live) Å SportsCentre Å
Global Na-
9
CHBC News Late ShowFinal Colbert News-Lisa CTV News Vancouver CBC Coronation Vancouver Street ’ News (N) KIRO 7 Late ShowNews at Colbert 11PM (N) Late ShowGlobal News at 11 Colbert (N) Å Sportsnet Central Å
Evening 7:00
3 From TD Place, Ottawa, Ont. (N) (Live)
10
11:30
The First 48: Killer Confessions ’ Å CNN Special Report
TSN
KNOW
11:00
SportsCentre Å
(:02) The First 48: Killer (:03) The First 48: Killer (:03) The First 48: Killer (:03) The First 48: Killer Confessions ’ Å Confessions “Cranked” Confessions ’ Å Confessions ’ Å CNN Tonight With Don Anthony Bourdain: Parts Anthony Bourdain: Parts Anthony Bourdain: Parts Anthony Bourdain: Parts Lemon (N) Unknown “Detroit” Unknown “Mexico City” Unknown “Thailand” Unknown “Sicily” Say YesSay YesLove It or List It A move Property Brothers New Movie: ›› “Safe House” (2012) Denzel Washington. Premiere. A Love-ListDress Dress to the suburbs. parents are desperate. rookie and a renegade operative try to evade assassins. Vancouver SpongeBob SpongeBob The Thun- Movie: ››› “Megamind” (2010, Comedy) Voices of Some As- Some As- Max & Laughs: Laughs: dermans Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey. ’ Å sembly sembly Shred ’ Gags Gags The National (N) ’ Å CBC News Network With The National (N) ’ Å The National (N) ’ Å CBC News Network With The National ’ Å Ian Hanomansing Ian Hanomansing (5:00) Movie: “Way of the Movie: ›› “Meltdown: Days of Destruction” (2006) The Magicians ’ Å Outlander “Lallybroch” Jamie brings Working the Engels Wicked” (2014) ’ Casper Van Dien, Venus Terzo. ’ Å Claire to his family home. ’ Å Mayday Two engines on a Dual Survival “Take Me to Alaskan Bush People Jade Fever Jade Fever Air Disasters “Fatal Air Disasters “Fatal brand new jet fail. the River” Å “500 Bolts” “Loaded” Focus” (N) Å (DVS) The guys feel the strain. Focus” Å (DVS) Untouchable “Teflon Side Show Emergency Movie: ›› “This Is 40” (2012) Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann. Premiere. A long-married Law & Order: Special ’ Joe” ’ Å couple deal with personal and professional crises. ’ Å Victims Unit “Legacy” Two and a (:28) Mod- Big Bang Big Bang Sleepy Hollow “Dark Mir- (:01) Second Chance News (:36) Mod- (:06) Mike & Two and a (N) ’ Å Half Men ern Family Theory Theory ror” (N) Å (DVS) ern Family Molly ’ Half Men Say Yes to the Dress (:08) Love, Love at Say Yes to Say Yes to (:09) Love, Love at Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to Say Yes to “Mad Dress” (N) Å Lust or Run First Swipe the Dress the Dress Lust or Run First Swipe the Dress the Dress the Dress the Dress Bones “The Man in the Bones “The Girl in the Ga- Bones “Man in the Man- Criminal Minds “The For- Bones “Judas on a Pole” Bones “The Man in the Cell” Brennan’s incarcer- tor” A body is found inside sion” A stabbing death is ever People” J.J. confronts Brennan hears from her Cell” Brennan’s incarcerated adversary. ’ Å an alligator. Å investigated. ’ Å her demons. long-lost father. ated adversary. ’ Å Lost & Awesome- Cheerlead- The Next Movie: ›› “The Tale of Despereaux” (:35) The Movie: ›› “Bruce Almighty” (2003, Comedy) Jim CarFound nessTV (N) ers Step (N) ’ (2008) Premiere. ’ Å Next Step rey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston. ’ Å (5:00) Movie: ››› “Miracle” (2004) Kurt Seinfeld Family Guy American Family Guy American The Middle House of Meet the House of ’Å ’Å ’Å ’Å Russell, Patricia Clarkson. Dad Å Dad Å Payne Browns Payne Ghost Hunters “Rockets Storage Storage Fail Army Å Fail Army Å Ghost Hunters “Rockets Storage Storage Buck Com- Buck ComRed Scare” ’ Å Wars Can Hunters Red Scare” ’ Å Wars Can Hunters mander mander Vikings Bjorn has to fight Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Canadian Pickers “Mining ’Å ’Å ’Å ’Å ’Å ’Å ’Å for Gold” ’ Å a fierce opponent. “All in” ’ Movie: ›› “The Express” (2008, Biography) Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown. Premiere. The Walking Dead Rick Talking Dead Guests Movie: ›› “The Express” Born poor, Ernie Davis becomes a star football player. Å must make decisions. discuss “Knots Untie.” (2008) Å UFC Countdown Å UFC Weigh-In Å FOX Sports FOX Sports TMZ Sports Best Thing I FOX Sports FOX Sports FOX Sports FOX Sports Live Live (N) Å Herd Live Live Live Live PBS NewsHour (N) ’ Å Washington Charlie Father Brown “The Truth American Masters “Loretta Lynn” Loretta Lynn balAmerican Masters “CarWeek Rose in the Wine” Å ances family and career. (N) ’ Å ole King” (N) ’ Å NBC Nightly KING 5 Evening Caught on Camera With Grimm “Key Move” A Dateline NBC (N) ’ Å KING 5 Tonight KING 5 News - Holt News at Nick Cannon Lele Pons, move could send Portland News at 11 Show-J. News at 7 (N) Å 6:30 (N) BatDad and Zach King. (N) Å Fallon (N) Å into chaos. (N) ’ Gaither Gospel Hour ’ Å Matt Dusk, My Funny theZoomer Discussion of EastEnders (:40) EastEnders Kat is (:20) East- It’s Super- Peter ’Å Valentine the healthcare system. shocked by some news. Enders ’ natural! Popoff
6:00
SPK
9:00
’Å
The First 48: Killer Con-
Saturday, March 5
RSP
8:30
SportsCen- NBA Basketball Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers. From Staples SportsCentre (N) (Live) Å tre (N) Center in Los Angeles. (N) (Live) Å Global Na- CHBC News Ent. Tonight ET Canada Telenovela Superstore Hawaii Five-0 A bomb Rookie Blue “Out of Time” Å (DVS) tional (N) (N) Å “Pilot” (N) squad is attacked. Å CTV News Vancouver at etalk (N) Big Bang The Amazing Race “Get It Grimm “Key Move” (N) ’ Blue Bloods “All the News ’Å Å (DVS) That’s Fit to Click” 6 (N) ’ Å Theory Trending” (N) Å (5:59) CBC Vancouver Rick Mercer Coronation marketplace Hello Good- the fifth estate An The National (N) ’ Å News (N) Å Report ’ Street (N) ’ (N) ’ Å bye (N) ’ investigation into Canadian groups. (N) ’ Å KIRO 7 Blue Bloods Frank thinks CBS Eve- The Insider Entertain- The Amazing Race Two Hawaii Five-0 “Lehu a News at ment Toracers become romantiLehu” A bomb squad is cops are being targeted. ning News/ (N) ’ Å ’Å 6PM (N) night (N) ’ cally involved. (N) Å attacked. ’ Å Pelley (5:59) News Hour (N) Å Entertain- ET Canada Telenovela Superstore Hawaii Five-0 “Lehu a Rookie Blue “Out of Time” ment To“Split PerOfficers learn that Gail was “Pilot” (N) ’ Lehu” A bomb squad is night (N) ’ sonalities” attacked. ’ Å abducted. NHL Hockey Sportsnet WHL Hockey Kelowna Rockets at Kamloops Blazers. (N) (Live) Å Sportsnet Sportsnet Central (N) Central (N) Central (N) (Live) Å Waterfront Cities of the Monty Halls’ Island (:05) Last Tango in Hali- (:05) Vera “On Harbour Street” Vera investigates a World “New Orleans” Escapes (N) ’ Å fax (N) ’ (PA) Å mysterious death. (N) ’ Å KOMO 4 News 6:00pm Wheel of Jeopardy! Last Man (:31) Dr. Shark Tank Whimsical (:01) 20/20 ’ Å (N) Å Fortune (N) (N) ’ Å Standing Ken (N) hats with detachable ’Å ’Å ’Å masks. ’ Å Bellator MMA Live (N) ’ (Live) (:15) Cops Cops ’ Å Cops ’ Å Jail ’ Å Jail ’ Å Jail ’ Å NBA Basketball: Trail
TSN
RSP
7:00
Evening
Cops ’ Å
Cops ’ Å
Cops ’ Å
Cops ’ Å
News Final Saturday (N) Å Night Live NewsCTV News Rinaldo Vancouver The Tudors “Bottom of the Pot” Catherine’s infidelities. Å (DVS) KIRO 7 (:35) ScanNews at dal ’ Å 11PM (N) News Final (:34) Saturday Night (N) Å Live (N) ’ Sportsnet Central Å Waterfront Cities of the World “New Orleans” KOMO Cindy Crawford on 4 News beauty 11:00pm Jail ’ Å Jail ’ Å
The First 48: Drugs Kill (:01) The First 48: Drugs (:02) The First 48: Bad (:03) The First 48 “Murder (:03) The First 48: Drugs (:04) The First 48: Drugs (N) ’ Å Kill (N) ’ Å Blood ’ Å on Maiden Lane” ’ Kill ’ Å Kill ’ Å America’s Choice 2016 America’s Choice 2016 America’s Choice 2016 America’s Choice 2016 America’s Choice 2016 Anthony Bourdain: Parts (N) (Live) (N) (Live) (N) (Live) (N) (Live) (N) (Live) Unknown (4:30) Movie: ›› “No Movie: ››› “Mean Girls” (2004, Comedy) Lindsay Movie: ›› “Take Me Home Tonight” (2011) Topher Grace. A direc- Love It or Strings Attached” (2011) Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey. tionless college grad hatches a plan to win his dream girl. List It Some As- Stanley Max & Some As- Movie: ››› “Where the Wild Things Are” (2009) Cath- (:15) Game Some As- Laughs: Laughs: sembly Dyn. Shred ’ sembly erine Keener. Premiere. ’ Å On Å sembly Gags Gags The Namarketplace Movie: ››› “20 Feet From Stardom” (2013, Documen- The NaMansbridge Movie: ››› “20 Feet From Stardom” (2013, Documentional (N) (N) tary) David Bowie, Ray Charles. Å tional (N) One/One tary) David Bowie, Ray Charles. Å (5:00) Movie: ›› “Olympus Has Fallen” Movie: ›› “The Wolverine” (2013, Action) Hugh Jackman, Hiroyuki Sanada, Famke Movie: ›› “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2013) Gerard Butler. ’ Å Janssen. Wolverine confronts the prospect of real mortality. ’ Å (2009) Hugh Jackman. ’ Å Moonshiners “Still Regret- Vegas Rat Rods Å (DVS) Fast N’ Loud Building a Moonshiners “Still Regret- Vegas Rat Rods Å (DVS) Gold Rush The sons of ting” ’ Å ’69 Riviera. ’ Å ting” ’ Å the Klondike return. Movie: ›› “This Is 40” (2012, Romance-Comedy) Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann. A long- Nicole & Jionni’s Shore Movie: ››› “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burmarried couple deal with personal and professional crises. ’ Å Flip ’ Å gundy” (2004, Comedy) Will Ferrell. ’ Å Two and a Big Bang Two and a Big Bang Rosewood A young ge- (:01) Lucifer A quarterNews Most Animation Domination Half Men Theory Half Men Theory nius is accused of murder. back finds a corpse. ’ Wanted High-Def ’ (PA) Å Untold Stories of the E.R. Sex Sent Me to the E.R. Sex Sent Me to the E.R. Untold Stories of the E.R. Untold Stories of the E.R. Untold Stories of the E.R. ’Å “Oh, Deer!” Å “Perform Storm” “Prison Problems” (N) “Perform Storm” “I’m So Dead” ’ Law & Order: Special Colony “In From the Suits “25th Hour” Mike Project Runway All Stars Project Runway The de- Project Runway “FiVictims Unit ’ Å Cold” Katie gets a second makes one final play. ’ Å ’ Å signers create red carpet nale, Part 1” Another twist chance. ’ Å looks. ’ Å awaits the designers. The Next The Next Lost & Lost & The X Factor UK “Judges Houses Live 1” The final 24 (:05) The X Factor UK “Judges Houses CheerleadStep Å Step Å Found Found find out the results. ’ Å Live 2” ’ Å ers Movie: ›› “Dogtown and Z-Boys” (2001, DocumenFamily Guy Family Guy Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Community Community ›› “Tyler Perry’s Why Did ’Å ’Å ’Å ’Å tary) Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Bob Biniak. ers ’ ers ’ I Get Married Too?” Forbidden “Double Storage The Liqui- The Liqui- The Liqui- Mantracker “Renee and Myth Hunters “Himmler Men in Rubber Masks Å and the Holy Grail” Lives” Å Wars Can dator: On dator dator Kiani” Å (DVS) Vikings Bjorn has to fight Battle Fac- Battle Fac- Yukon Gold ’ Å Bigfoot Captured Evidence of Bigfoot’s existence. Yukon Gold ’ Å ’Å a fierce opponent. tory Å tory Å (5:30) Movie: ››› “Under Siege” (1992, Action) Movie: ›› “Out for Justice” (1991, Action) Steven Movie: ›› “Above the Law” (1988, Action) Steven Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones. Å Seagal, William Forsythe, Jerry Orbach. Å Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva. Å (5:00) UFC 196: McMotorcycle Racing Monster Energy Supercross: Daytona. From Daytona, Fla. 100,000 UFC Post Fight Show (N) TMZ Sports Gregor vs. Diaz - Prelims (Taped) Å Cameras (Live) Å Weekend NewsHour BBC News- This Land Is Your Land (My Music Great Performances “Andrea Bocelli: Cinema” Songs This Land Is Your Land (My Music Wk night (N) Presents) (N) ’ Å from the movies. ’ Å Presents) ’ Å NBC Nightly KING 5 Paid ProPaid ProDateline NBC (N) ’ Å Saturday Night Live ’ Å KING 5 (:35) SaturNews - Holt News (N) Å gram gram News (N) Å day Night Live (N) ’ Des-Pardes ’ Aikam ’ Taur Punjab Lashkara ’ Waqt 4 U ’ The SucVehra Global Food Crisis Di ’ cess Story Khush
UPCOMING Hamelin: a new Fable Based on the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, Axis Theatre (The Number 14) presents this musical-adventure, live-action play focused on the importance of “keeping your word.” Takes place at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 13 at 2 p.m. Part of the centre’s kids series, all seats are $12, available at the Ticket Seller, 5497469,.ticketseller.ca. SOnGS OF iRelanD Sally Evans and Molly Boyd return to the Schubert Centre March 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Wear your best green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with them. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 n advance at the Schubert Centre and at the door if available. maRiaCHi lOS DORaDOS The authentic mariachi band out of Vancouver, led by vocalist/guitarist Alex Alegria and featuring former Armstrong resident Diego Kohl on guitarron, returns for its annual Okanagan tour. Enjoy the cultural and music of ol’ Mexico at Armstrong’s Zion United Church March 16 at 7:30 p.m. (tickets are at Chocoliro, 250-546-2886) and the Okanagan College Vernon campus theatre March 19 at 7:30 p.m. ( tickets are at The Bean Scene, 250-558-1817). iRiSH niGHT Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at All Saints Parish Hall, enjoy an Irish sing-along and old time dancing to the music of the Chilly Creakers. Snacks, entertainment and fun. Tickets are $10 at the
It’s time
to update your listing in the Live Wire.
We are cleaning out our system for spring. Those with new seasons or ongoing events are asked to renew their listing by e-mailing updated info to: entertainment@ vernonmorningstar.com Thanks for your cooperation! Deadline is every Tuesday at noon.
Live Wire church office. Call 250542-4735 for more info. Jann aRDen Celebrated Calgary singer-songwriter Jann Arden brings her Almost Everything tour to a sold-out house at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 19 at 7:30 p.m. A waiting list is available at www.ticketseller.ca. HaRPDOG bROwn anD HiS TRaVelin’ blUeS SHOw Bourbon Street Bar and Grill and Les Copeland Productions present this Maple Blues Award winner for Harmonica Player of the Year, with special guest Les Copeland, March 19 at the Prestige Hotel ballroom. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Bourbon Street in the Prestige, East Side Liquor Company and 30th Ave Pawn. Call 778475-7224 for info. w O l a k - D O n n e l ly The North Okanagan
Community Concert Association (NOCCA) presents the Wolak Donnelly Duo on clarinet and piano at its fourth concert of the 2015/16 season March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. These two young men combine harmony in voice and delightful use of jazz woven into the classics of Mozart, Gershwin and Oscar Peterson for an evening of humour and exceptional talent. Brent Matterson, fresh from his guitar performance at the NOYSE youth concert in January, will open. Tickets are available at www.ticketseller.ca or visit nocca.ca for more info.
BANNISTER HONDA “A Family Business, with Family Values ” bannisterhonda.com
B6 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
Editor: KathErinE MortiMEr
❘
Life
PhonE: 550-7924
❘
www.vernonmorningstar.com
E-Mail: lifestyles@vernonmorningstar.com
It’s a way of life at Kyokushin karate Cara Brady Morning Star Staff
Kyokushin karate is a way of life for Shihan dojo master Terry Price, a good life that he wants to share. “I want people to know about this,” he said. “Karate begins and ends with courtesy and a sense of community. It builds strong character and gives self confidence. I see people, from children to seniors, benefiting from it at whatever age they begin.” He started Kyokushin karate 35 years ago and is still learning even after earning a fifth degree black belt, among the highest ranked in Canada, and teaching for years. He was head instructor at the Richmond Kyokushan Karate Dojo for 15 years, instructor in Salmon Arm from 1986 to 1989 and was with the Armstrong Club, coming to the Vernon Kyokushin Club in the fall of 2015. The Vernon club celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016 and is one of the oldest clubs in Canada Kyokushin karate developed in Japan about 1900, drawing on a variety of martial art traditions. “Kyokushin karate is alive and progressive. It’s always changing and the change is for the better as we develop ourselves to have more potential and challenge ourselves. There is always something new and it is always exciting to train and teach,” said Price, who, like all the instructors at the club, volunteers his time and expertise. “It is considered a hard style which means the training is more energetic and there is physical contact. It is one of the hardest things for people to use contact but we are prepared for it and any kind of injury is very rare. People can start as beginners at any age and progress to the level they want to accomplish as a personal goal.”
Photo submitted
Terry Price (front left) runs the Vernon Kyokushin Karate Club, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with events all year long. He’s pleased with the students who come to the club with a variety of reasons, for improved personal health or to go on to earn higher levels, and with the the success that each student achieves. “I had one older student who couldn’t bend over and his first goal was to be flexible enough to put his socks on. He was able to do that after a few weeks. That was how he started. Another man came in his early 60s overweight and unable to do a whole class. He persevered and by the time he was 70, he had a flat stomach and was in great physical shape, as healthy as a 50-year-old. “I like to teach seniors because they need the flexibility and fitness benefits. We break it into small goals to encourage people to do their best. They surprise themselves.”
Price said karate also has mental benefits because memorizing the patterns improves the memory and mind-body connection. Students also practise Zen meditation. “It is so good for people in so many ways. We keep the fees low to just cover rental and club equipment. The average student can start with a uniform and set of pads for under $100. This is something that people can practise anywhere, anytime, indoors or outdoors. Even mental practice is beneficial when physical practice is not possible for any reason.” The Vernon Kyokushin Karate Club is part of the Kyokushin Karate international organization which has millions of members in more than 120 countries. People can got to tournaments at the local, provincial, national and international levels. They can
also attend training around the world and the club brings in high level instructors locally. Price has been to tournaments and training in Japan and around the world. “I have friends from Japan, Russia, Australia and Africa. It’s a world-wide family.” The Vernon Kyokushin Karate Club will be holding demonstrations and special training sessions throughout the year to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Vernon Kyokushin Karate Club meets Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grande Room at Kal Tire Place. It is open to men and women of all ages and families. For more information contact Price at Tprice004@live.ca.
Showcase highlights learning in action Morning Star Staff
Vernon Christian School is opening its doors wide and inviting you to come and see its learning in action at the upcoming Showcase on Wednesday. “It’s a bit like an open house mixed with a learning exhibition and crossed with a campus-wide party,” said Corinne Remple, director of communications and development. “Think interactive displays, exhibits and hands-on activities all demonstrated by our students and staff.” From preschool to Grade 12, the campus will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. for inquiring parents and their kids to drop in. Children and their parents will be pleased to learn that VCS has arranged to have its preschool open earlier at 4 .p.m., just for them. “Knowing that an earlier bedtime is crucial for these little ones, we really wanted to go the extra mile so they could come and check things out, too,” said Remple. “Our preschool staff are really looking forward to meeting guests and will no doubt have something special planned. “Our campus is unique in the way we can easily adapt to the specific program and educational needs of different age groups. It wasn’t that long ago when we added a preschool for three- and four-year-olds to our campus in response to requests from the community.” Secondary campus vice-principal Mel Armanini said having a separate middle school program is a distinctive feature of VCS. “Within our secondary campus we intentionally created a tailored program to support the learning, emotional and spiri-
Photo submitted
VCS secondary vice-principal Mel Armanini enjoys the antics of VCS middle schoolers Brad Cramer, Shawn Huizinga, George Wiseman, Keely Tiessen and Isabella Hubbard tual needs of the dynamic group of students known as middle schoolers,” she said. “We recognize that the transition from elementary to secondary is a leap. Our program serves as a bridge to best support students at this stage of learning. “Our parents greatly appreciate the care and attention their middle schoolers receive at VCS.” Meet and mingle with the students, parents and staff that
make up the VCS community, and treat yourself to some desserts and coffee supplied by Ratio Coffee & Pastry. “It’s an informative night that provides the perfect opportunity to see learning in action at VCS,” said Armanini. “Make plans to attend the event.” Vernon Christian School is at 6890 Pleasant Valley Rd. Please visit www.vcs.ca for more details or call 250-545-7345.
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B7
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Life
S
When it’s time for new parts
o you have been told that you need a new knee? Or maybe a new hip? Don’t despair. That’s good news! It means you have lived a robust and active life. Think of your body like a car. Those older, shiny, rust-free cars with low mileage have gone nowhere. They have sat in the driveway. Your “car” (aka body) has been driven hard and seen a lot. Lived an active, adventurous life and laid down some serious mileage. So it’s worn out in a few places? No big deal. Makes sense actually. Especially when you realize that the hips and the knees take the biggest brunt of aging. They are what us medical people call weight-bearing joints. They bear a lot of weight over the years. (Running is said to be five times your body weight!) The other good news about your predicament? It can be fixed, thanks to modern medicine and your doctor and surgeon. But — you knew there would be a “but” coming. This was sounding too easy. Well...it takes a team to make sure your joint replacement surgery is successful. Your surgeon, your physiotherapist...and you! The surgeon will do an impeccable job. Your physio knows how to prepare you for surgery and how to reha-
spine & sport
Cheryl Witter
bilitate you after. Your job is to do the grunt work to ensure success. It is advisable to have a consult with a physiotherapist before your surgery. They are university-trained rehab specialists and are able to guide you through this time. They work in conjunction with the surgeon and know each surgeon’s particular protocol for pre -and post-op care. It is best to see a physio two to three months prior to surgery. They will assess you and determine areas to work on. This will include functional strengthening, stretching and balance within your pain and other limitations. There is no need to buy a gym pass or fancy equipment. The physio can make it work so you can work out at home. Or can provide guidance for gym or pool work-outs. After you have had the joint replacement surgery you will need to see your physiotherapist again. The timeline for this depends on your surgeon. You and your favourite physio
Celebrating women Morning Star Staff
An afternoon of words of wisdom by women and girls is the focus of this Sunday’s celebration of International Women’s Day at the Schubert Centre. The afternoon features high tea and a program of speakers, singers, videos, vendors and prizes. Entertainment includes performances by local singer Anita Baturin (Legendary Lake Monsters), Seaton secondary school students Shaughnessy O’Brien, Brynne Ponipal and Nelya McDowell; Angeline Chillihitzia and her three teenage daughters leading a drumming circle, and comedian Linda Edwards providing the laughs. Speakers are Megan Desimone, lead social worker at Vernon Jubilee Hospital; Menza Bouwman, Ruth Hoyte, Gwen Smith and Lenore Mulvaney. The celebration runs from 1 to 4 p.m., with all proceeds going to the social work department as a comfort fund for women in need at VJH or for families or individuals in need at the hospital. Tickets are $20, cash only, available a the VJH Foundation, Peacock and Lime, Cotton’s Chocolates and the Schubert Centre. For details, see www.authenticallyremarkable.com/international-women-s-day.html
don’t really pick up where you left off. Because now you have a new knee or hip. But you have met and you know the basic premise of rehab. So now the stage is set for you to build up the muscles around the new joint. And train your leg to do what your surgeon says is safe. Rehabilitation is critical for a full recovery. It’s best your program is as simple and effective as possible, so you will do it! That’s key. You need
to be a part of this process. Be proactive. Join in. And welcome your new knee or hip to some more fun and smart
adventure! Cheryl Witter is a physiotherapist at North End Spine & Sports in Vernon.
Session: k’s Bible Study
This Wee
f itneSS o w e l ib b the logy archaeo s to say every
ha hat the Bible Come hear w evening at 7:00pm at the all Sunday stitute H
C
omen’s In ream oldstream W ldst
) ka Road, Co 9909 Kalamldalstream Elementary School
Co (across from
Presented by the
tadelphians
Okanagan Chris
BANNISTER HONDA “A Family Business, with Family Values ” bannisterhonda.com
Lumby & District Wildlife Association
ANNUAL AWARDS & FUNDRAISER BANQUET March 5 • Whitevalley Community Centre Cocktails: 5pm • Dinner: 6pm Big Steve’s Catering Door Prizes • Raffles • Auction TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Bloom Wellness Centre, Galaxie Powder Coating, Antlers Cold Beer and Wine Store, Fisher’s Hardware-Vernon
We can still use more wildlife meat. Contact Dennis 250-547-9368
B8 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
Community Calendar
Editor: KathErinE MortiMEr
march 4
world day of prayer March 4 at 1 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave. This year’s service is by the women of Cuba, and a Cuban-flavoured reception will follow. Close to 10 churches will participate, including chaplains from Heron Grove and Vernon Jubilee Hospital. All are welcome to attend. buddhist meditation class March 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “Happiness and Love.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10. For info., see www.dorjechang. ca or call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. creative expressions exhibition Presented by the At This Age group of older adults, until March 5 at Schubert Centre, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have a core of 10 participants who enjoy a rich variety of creative activities ranging from intellectual discussions to stimulate the brain, to artistic projects that include painting, paper collages, designing cloths, poetry and creative writing, reminiscing, dancing, listening to music and lyrics, appreciating and viewing artworks, drama playing, viewing and critiquing movies. Exhibition is a wonderful demonstration of a variety of activities that took place in the last two 1/2 years. Members of the group will be happy to share with visitors their experiences. Exhibit is free. the importance of staying engaged in creative activities especially as we get older Lecture March 4 from 10:3 to 11:30 a.m. at the Schubert Centre, presented by Dr. Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka. Two years ago, Dalia presented a lecture on the same topic. More than 100 people attended the lecture. There was a buzz in the air and the interest seemed to be great. However, something is stopping older adults from joining such groups which clearly could improve their mental health, bring seniors out of isolation, bring excitement and more interest in life. Presentation followed by open discussion with the public. Presentation is free; for anyone who has an interest in older adults and their well-being. the palestine study group meets March 4 at 10 a.m. at The People Place. We will be discussing our upcoming film presentation of Occupation 101 as well as other current events relating to the new bill our government is imposing on Canadian people limiting our freedom of expression. enderby old time dance club St. Patrick’s Day dance March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Band is The Valley Five. Everyone welcome. Adults $8, teens $4 and children free. Includes refreshments. Info., call Jim at 250-515-1176. messy church March 4 from 5 to 7 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (parking lot on 26th St). Join us for crafts, games, worship and supper! This month’s theme is The Story of Easter. Kids need to be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome. Info., Jane Bourcet at janebourcet@gmail.com or 250-306-0191. This is a free event, but please RSVP to allsaintsvernon@telus.net canadian citizenship study classes Recent changes to the Citizenship Act mean citizenship applications could take less than 12 months to process. If you have made application for Canadian citizenship and you need help to study in preparation for the test, please join Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society for free study sessions. Info., 250-542-4177. the KoKanee singers The Kokanee Singers is a communitybased choir under the direction of Paul Moore. The goal of the choir is to give singers at all levels experience with four part harmony singing, vocal technique and public performance. Choir sessions run all year with a performance or recital usually held at the end of each session. If you are interested in participating, please contact Paul at pdmoore@shaw.ca for information on rates, session start dates and general information on the music done by the choir. fung loy KoK taoist tai chi Join anytime and learn how Taoist Tai Chi can lift your spirit and improve your health. For more information and classes available at our centre in Vernon and throughout the Okanagan call us at 1-888-824-2442, 250-542-1822, e-mail southerninterior@taoist.org. Visit us at www.taoist.org. yoga in the chair class (and breathing exercises) Requires no mat, gentle, primary level with a focus on increasing energy, mobility, range of motion and overall flexibility. Every Friday 10 to 11 a.m. at the Schubert Centre. Great for seniors, great for anyone with limited mobility, safe and therapeutic. Returns the body, mind and spirit to balance and overall wellbeing. Everyone welcome. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@shaw.ca or visit blueeagleyoga.com hiv/aids support & information If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/ AIDS and in need of confidential information, support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. narcotics anonymous open meeting Friday Nite Naturally High meeting at 8 p.m., room 003, 3402-27th Ave., the People Place basement (open, basic text meeting, wheelchair accessible). Call the 24-hour hotline at 1-866-778-4772.
march 5
land boats: oKanagan science centre Build your boat
❘
PhonE: 550-7924
❘
www.vernonmorningstar.com
E-Mail: lifestyles@vernonmorningstar.com
feature event: nepal earthquake anniversary fundraising dinner march 23
T
he Nepal earthquake April 25, 2015 killed more than 8,000 people and injured 21,000. Villages in Gorkha, close to the epicenter were worst hit. In 2014 Vernon resident Patti Lefkos visited Aprik village. She pledged to help villagers rebuild their school. During the earthquake all homes, as well as the old condemned school, were destroyed. Four villagers were killed. Currently 225 students walk up to two hours one way to attend a makeshift school built of aluminum roofing supported by bamboo poles. A new school will create a sense of hope for the future. Join us at The Curry Pot on Wednesday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m. for a buffet extravaganza in support of building Devi Jal Kumari School in Aprik village. Tickets are $60, available at The Curry Pot, 3007 – 30th Ave., and The Village Ski Shop, Silver Star Mountain.
and race it down the OSC hallways while learning about propulsion and engineering! March 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the OSC, 2704 Hwy 6. Free for members; regular admission for non-members local artist watercolour demo/q&a March 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vernon Public Art Gallery. Join us at the gallery shop for a watercolour demonstration by local botanical and wildlife artist Laura Ashton. Enjoy coffee, tea and cookies along with artist Q & A. The first 10 people in the gallery shop will receive a free gift from the artist. Also enter to win a free one-year family membership at VPAG. The shop is open Saturday 11 a.m to 4 p.m armstrong seniors activity centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Knob Hill whist the first and third Saturday of each month, 7 p.m. Info., call Joy at 250-546-8907 shuswap seed swap & natural living fair 2016 The 22nd annual Shuswap Seed Swap at Splatsin Community Centre, 5775 Old Vernon Rd., Enderby, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. fundraiser for outbacK jacKs & the horse protection society Outback Jacks & the Horse Protection Society of South Langley present The Burger Night fundraiser March 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Band at 9 p.m. featuring Septic Sam with Jim Abbott. Meat draw, 50/50 draw, live auction, calendar auction and more. Tickets are $15 for early birds or $20 at the door (tickets include your dinner.) Door tickets will also be used to draw our grand prize at the end of the night Tickets; The Green Pub in Vernon at 778-475-0186 or Outbackjacks Horse rescue Thrift Store in Falkland at 250-438-0062 or 250-379-2400. tacK sale at oddfellows hall in armstrong March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission. English and western saddles and tack, driving harness, clothing, horse supplies, books and training DVDs: a lifetime of treasures, all horse-related. This is a fundraiser for the BC Interior Morgan Horse Club. Come and get ready for show season! For more info., call Nancy at 250-546-9922 or email nancyroman@telus.net nature walK March 5 at 9 a.m., join North Okanagan Naturalists Club on the Longacre Trail, Okanagan Landing. Meet at the small parking lot at east end of trail on Apollo Rd. near Longacre Dr. Take Apollo Rd. south off Okanagan Landing Rd. Info., Harold at 250-503-2388. Optional coffee stop after. come and join the fun and friendship The ladies of the Vernon Dragon Boat Breast Cancer Survivor team encourage you to come out and join us as we paddle our dragon boat on Swan Lake. Our team is made up of vibrant energetic happy women of all ages who have survived breast cancer and are eager to get on with a healthy active life style. We will be having a gathering of new members March 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of our president Marie. For more information please call Marie at 250-275-3018 or Sharon at 250-308-7850. See you all there. the venture training booK warehouse Open every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., located next to Venture Training’s recycling depot at 4240 Alexis Park Dr. This effort is to raise funds for Venture Training, a local charity that provides quality programs and services for people with developmental disabilities. Books of all descriptions are available at extremely low prices. Book donations from the general public are important and very appreciated. They may be dropped off at Venture Training or anytime at Home Building Centre on 27th Street, Buy-Low Foods at Okanagan Landing Plaza or the Hudson’s Bay at Village Green Centre. We are always looking for volunteers to help at book sales. Call John Topping at 250-545-1287 or May Wilson at 250-545-7982 for book pick-up, to volunteer or for information.
upcoming
the great artist trading card exchange March 6, Vernon library, 1 to 3 p.m. This free two-hour artist trading card exchange is offered in conjunction with Vernon Friends of the
Library and Gallery Vertigo and is open to all ages. Art supplies will be available for artists to create their cards at the session and you are encouraged to bring other materials if you wish, such as old magazines and found items. Space is limited, so please register by calling 250-542-7610, ext. 6820, online or in person. finding my way grief support group North Okanagan Hospice Society is offering a grief support group beginning March 16 for eight consecutive weeks. Sessions will be held in the evenings. The group provides a safe place for adults experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. Participants will be introduced to the definitions of grief and mourning, discuss ways that grief affects people differently, and identify ways of getting through a time of loss and transition. All interested individuals will be invited to meet with the grief and bereavement counsellor prior to registering for the group to determine their current needs and readiness. For more information, please call Panadda at 503-1800, ext. 200 international women’s day Join us March 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Schubert Centre for afternoon of words of wisdom by women and girls, music, poetry, videos, singers, speakers, prizes, vendors, dancing, balloon pop. Tickets $20, cash only, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, Peacock and Lime, Cotton’s Chocolates, Schubert Centre. All proceeds go to VJH Foundation. free public community educational lecture Nutritional Genomics: How Food Affects Our Genes, Performance, Energy, Motivation and Health, March 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ruth McGrath Dance Studio, 3011-28th St. Presented by naturopath Dr. Cory Holly, a professor of holistic nutrition. More info. at the web site, www.coryholly.com or call 1-866-433-1595. society of open learning and discussion S.O.L.D. meets Mondays at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. March 7, Ken Derpak, managing director of Silver Star Mountain Resort, provides a PowerPoint presentation on the history and future of the resort. chow mein sale Vernon Japanese Women’s Auxiliary holds annual chow mein sale. Take-out only, pre-sold only. Pick-up is April 8 between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Vernon Japanese Cultural Centre, Bella Vista Road. To order please call Agnes Sakakibara at 250-545-2165 or email a.takasakakibara@gmail.com picKleball lessons March 7 and 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Okanagan Landing school. Cost $6, equipment provided. Contact Nancy at 250-503-6631 or email vernonpickleball@gmail.com discuss & create at the vernon public art gallery March 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join our educational coordinator for a tour, conversation and contemporary art! On the first Monday of every month, seniors are invited to join us for a tour and discussion of the current exhibitions followed by a related art activity. Explore new ideas and engage creatively with arts and culture. All seniors welcome; enjoy coffee, tea and cookies. Admission by donation. For more info. please contact Kelsie at 250-545-3173 or email her atadmin@vernonpublicartgallery.com lumby community garden All gardeners are invited to attend our meetings held in the OAP Hall the second Tuesday of the month from March to October at 2 p.m. Garden boxes available for $20. Grow your own fresh vegetables! Info., 250-547-8866. the people in pain networK presents neil pearson March 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vernon-VJH Tower, room 2100. Neil’s presentation will focus on: increasing ease of movement; decreasing pain. Successes are attributed to: practical solutions for pain care, combining what we have learned from people in pain, from pain science, and integrating new information and new solutions. People in pain need answers. They know they are supposed to stay active, yet rarely hear an answer to this question: “How am I supposed to be more active, when it hurts so badly when I move?” Call or email to register: Liz@mind-bodyattunement.com or 250540-6769.
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B9
www.vernonmorningstar.com
OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH Speaker: Fred Cardinal Music: Christina Cardinal
Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
CATHOLIC CHURCHES
M A S S
S C H E D U L E S
Service Times
Sunday: 1pm - Sunday School (Men, Ladies, and Children’s classes) 2pm - Main Service Nursery Provided (Ages 0-4) Thursday Prayer and Bible Study: 7pm Currently meeting at Knox Presbyterian 3701 32ave, Vernon Christ Centered, Family Focused Solid Bible preaching Richard Aulin, Pastor with the old-fashioned www.ovbc.ca hymns 1.855.544.OVBC (6822)
New Mini-Sermon Series - Reason Kids Program during the services Coffee Fellowship between the services
Speaker: Art Enns
Weekly Fellowships and Youth
4506 - 29th St. 545-2927
Pastor Charlie Whitley
250-550-7916
3412 - 15 Avenue, BC V1T 6N9 t: 250-545-5941 f: 250-545-5117
Don Reeve:
10:00 AM
Progressive Christianity
a community learning to love like Jesus Rev. Jeff Seaton
Sunday Worship Service - 10 AM 3300 Alexis Park Drive - 250 - 545 - 0797 www.trinityvernon.ca
Presbyterian
www.knoxvernon.ca
3701 32nd Avenue
9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing & Worship Service
Sermon: “My Chains Are Gone” Rev. Dr. Teresa Charlton
3205 - 27th St. • 250-542-3179
A CHURCH FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Sunday Morning Service @ 10am
FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS Mid week programs for all ages including JR & SR Youth
Evangelical Free Church of Canada 5661 Silver Star Road (250) 549-3095
www.gbcvernon.ca
Director: Tom Whitestone
There is One God (1), not three (3),that humbled Himself and revealed Himself to mankind in The Man Jesus Christ. Prayer for healing; body, soul, spirit. Call 778.475.0592 or twhitestone@ymail.com leave message
www.emmanuelvernon.ca
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
WELCOMES YOU!
FAMILY WORSHIP
If you are interested in advertising in the Church Directory or for more info call Lynnaya at
www.rccv.org • 250.542.1276 • stjameschurch1@shaw.ca
Sunday: 9am & 11am
www.vcfvernon.ca
Sunday, Mar. 6th at 6:30pm
ALL SAINTS Anglican Church
Vernon Christian Fellowship
All are welcome at the Head of the Lake Hall
Lighthouse Fell wship
Sunday Services 10:30am Non Denominational
650 St. Annes Road (3km behind O’Keefe Ranch) Ray 250.306.3630
allsaintsvernon.org
Sunday Services 7:45am Traditional 9:15am The Table 11:00am Choral
First Baptist 15th St. @ 32nd Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 Pastor Dan Watt 10 am Sunday Worship Service
Children & Youth Korean Ministry also (한인예배) 한인담당: 250-309-3162
www.fi rstbaptistvernon.net www.firstbaptistvernon.net
10 am Service - Pastor Cliff “Pardon LORD, Send Someone Else”
THE LANDING Kids Church – Teens – Young Adults Care Groups – 50 Plus
250 542-8011
5871 OK Landing Rd
Chapel Services
11:30am - Noon Monday to Friday with Chaplain David Bootsma All are welcome! 3403 – 27th Avenue, Vernon
VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org
Dec 24 @ 6 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
For information on advertising in the
Church Directory
Call Lynnaya
250-550-7916
Saturday 6:30 pm • Sunday 9:30 & 11:11 am Stuart McKnight
Fasting from pride, feasting on joy
All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”
Join Us in Prayer
B10 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Win a Chevrolet Volt!*
DrivewayCanada.ca D rivewayCanada.ca |
Provided by your BC Chevrolet Dealers!
Readers 19 or older can enter via the CONTEST pages at any of the following Black Press sites: ✓ abbynews.com ✓ theprogress.com ✓ langleytimes.com ✓ mapleridgenews.com ✓ missioncityrecord.com ✓ peacearchnews.com ✓ thenownewspaper.com See it at this year’s show at Vancouver Convention Centre West, Wednesday, March 23 to Sunday, March 27
Visit the Volt gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca
*Contest ends at 7 p.m. PT on March 28, 2016.
All-New electric Chevrolet Volt is auto show prize must be hooked up for a recharge The future is electric when it comes once it reaches its limit. Once the to how our personal vehicles are generator kicks in (range extender powered. in manufacturer-speak), on a full The transition from gasoline entank of regular gas, you could drive gines will not be complete for perup to another 600 kilometres. That haps decades but early examples of translates roughly to the equivelectrical propulsion, be they pure alent fuel economy of about 5.7 electric, gasoline hybrids or plug-in L/100km. hybrids, clearly indicate this positive The all-new 2016 Yours truly spent a week direction is no longer a pipe dream driving the new Volt, which of futurists. Volt with extended is a darn sight prettier and Last year, we gave away an all-elecrange, offers up to sleeker than the first genertric Nissan LEAF in our Vancouver 80 kilometres of ation. And now the all-new International Auto Show contest and it attracted a record-breaking pure electric driving interior provides seating for which makes it far more 34,558 entries. This year, we are on a full charge then five, appealing for families looking for pleased to announce that we are the onboard gasan eco-friendly sedan. giving you the chance to win the keys to an electric Chevrolet Volt powered generator Big improvements to the instruprovided by your BC Chevrolet Dealensures the battery ment panel and controls. The Volt retains its dual digital colour disers. (see it at this year’s show at plays with an eight-inch-diagonal Vancouver Convention Centre West, stays charged. reconfigurable screen. An additionWednesday, March 23 to Sunday, Keith Morgan al eight-inch-diagonal touch screen March 27). in the centre of the instrument The all-new 2016 Volt with extendpanel controls the Chevrolet MyLink system. ed range, offers around 76 kilometres of pure You are constantly aware of how much juice you electric driving on a full charge. Once you exceed are using. Green cars always challenge drivers to that range, the onboard gas-powered generator compete with themselves to get the most out of fires up quietly and ensures the battery tops up the vehicle in fuel efficiency. For instance, when to keep the dual electric motors running. It offers I picked up the car the screen showed there was the best of both worlds and removes the ‘range around 66-kilometres of electric range. A 10-minanxiety’ associated with an electric vehicle that
‘‘
ute freeway trip and almost 100 klicks and I was at 61-km range. Do the math! It’s magic! By the way, reaching 100 km/h reportedly takes just 8.4 seconds. I say reportedly because I didn’t have a stop watch. What I love about electric power is the Formula 1 start you can make at the lights if you are feeling naughty. Zero to 50 in just 2.6 secs. Yep, a family sedan that leaves the rest in its dust! Not that I’m encouraging such behavior, just saying. Of course, city stop-go traffic soon brings one down to earth and drains the battery but if you anticipate lights, smooth out the acceleration and make full use of the power regeneration when you brake or coast down hills, you can get back on the eco-track. Incidentally, you can set the amount of regeneration that suits your driving style. I charged overnight on a regular domestic garage power point. By morning it was at maximum range. You can cut that time in half and better with a charger designed to make maximum use of the power on tap. The Volt offers new standard and available safety features including a standard rear-vision camera, 10 standard air bags, including driver and front-passenger knee air bags. Also available as options are such active safety features as ‘lane keep’ assist with lane departure warning, side blind zone alert with lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision alert with following distance indicator, front automatic braking, and
EV
’’
advanced park assist with front and rear park assist (semi-automatic parallel parking). Pricing before government incentive rebates starts at $38,390. In B.C., with the full rebate, that drops to $33,390. Take one for a very quiet spin and then enter to win! keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca An auto show preview will appear in Driveway in two weeks.
Safety Tip: The odds of crashing increase by five times when using your phone, whether dialing, texting, reading or using social media. If you can’t resist your phone while driving, turn it off or put it in the trunk of your car to avoid the temptation.
N
follow us… /Driveway @DrivewayCanada
READY TO BUILD SOON? WE BUILD TO SUIT NEW SHOWHOME
909 33rd Ave, Vernon
• • • •
EACH HOME A TRUE CUSTOM RANCHER OR WALK-UP FINISHED HOMES AVAILABLE NEW ROYAL OAK SHOWROOM
We are taking bookings now, your plans or ours call for more info.
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY 11-2
Unique Quality Craftsmanship
250-542-3276 • cell 250-308-7500 www.landingconstruction.ca
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B11
www.vernonmorningstar.com
we match
prıces
Every week, we check our major competitors’ flyers and match the price on hundreds of items*.
Rogers white sugar 4 kg
2
20171831
PKG OF 3 Farmer’s Market™ English cucumber product of Mexico 20828461001
Kraft processed cheese slices 450 g 20778379011
4 2
98
ea
works out to be
1.66 ea.
98
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
5.98
mini cupcakes selected varieties, 283/284 g 20368282
Kellogg’s family size kids cereal
selected varieties, 515-650 g 20082184
Spend $225 and receive
2FREE
97
ea
LIMIT 1
AFTER LIMIT
5.87
2
97
PC smokies ®
assorted varieties, 1 kg 20733617
ea
Dare Bear Paws cookies selected varieties, 140-270 g 20864443
3
88
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
7.29
Tropicana orange juice not from concentrate, refrigerated, 2.63 L 20119756001
20323265
1
97
4
97
up to $11.98 value
NEW ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
3.47
ea
LIMIT 2
AFTER LIMIT
6.97
GUARANTEED †
10AM - 6PM
†
unless we are unable due to unforeseen technical difficulties.
Run Date: Fri, March 4, 2016 Kamloops / Kelowna / Cranbrook / Vernon / Penticton
Christie cookies selected varieties, 280-300 g 20316365001
Ivory bar soap 10X90 g or body wash 621 mL Olay bar soap 4X90 g or body wash 400 mL selected varieties 20860346002
1
97
2
ea
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
2.97
98
ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
3.93
Prices effective Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 6, 2016 or while stock lasts.
CHECKOUT LANES
OPEN
9
49
Freybe fresh pepperoni assorted flavors, 500 g
ALL
product of U.S.A. or Mexico, no. 1 grade
Spend $225 or more before applicable taxes in a single transaction at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive 2 free 2 lb strawberries. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of up to $11.98 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, March 4th until closing Thursday, March 10th, 2016. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. 20568094 10000 01580 3 4
ea
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
2 lb CLAMSHELL strawberries 20069661001
6
98
Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2016 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.
superstore.ca
Typesetter: QL
B12 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
NEW HOURS Counselling Services extended to 5 days/week, Saturday appointments available. Confidential support to create lasting change for life challenges. Call for available times.
The Grizzwells
Comics
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Niki Knight MSW, RSW
250-545-0103 3105 - 36th Ave, Vernon
Sex and the Kitty
A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Be responsible - don’t litter. Spay or neuter your cat today.
Vernon BCSPCA 4800 Haney Road (250) 549-7297
Born Loser
Soup to Nutz
Frank and Ernest
Families don’t have to search alone.
We’re here to help. Moderately Confused
MissingKids.ca is Canada’s missing children resource centre. We offer families support in finding their missing child and provide educational materials to help prevent children from going missing.
missingkids.ca 1 866 KID-TIPS (543-8477)
MissingKids.ca is a program of
Bridge by Phillip Alder DO NOT BE BLIND TO THE CARDS’ DATA Somerset Maugham claimed “You learn more quickly under the guidance of experienced teachers. You waste a lot of time going down blind alleys if you have no one to lead you.” That must be true, but at the bridge table, when there is no one to guide you, do not be blind to the information available from the calls made and cards played. In this deal, South is in three no-trump. West leads the heart six: eight, five (starting a high-low to show an even number), nine. How should declarer continue? After South opens one no-trump, North should respond two hearts, a
transfer bid indicating at least zero points and five spades. Then, North might rebid three no-trump, but that could work out very badly if South has weak hearts. So, North rebids three diamonds, which is natural and game-forcing. South starts with seven top tricks: one spade, one heart (trick one), four diamonds and one club. He can get the extra winners from either black suit - but on which should he play? Let’s look at the first trick. East was playing third hand high, but didn’t beat dummy’s eight. Why not? Because he couldn’t. West has the heart ace-queen hovering over South’s king-jack. If East gets on lead, a heart return will kill the contract. So, the
spade finesse should not be taken. Instead, declarer should lead a low diamond to dummy’s nine and play a club to his 10 (allowing for East’s having the jack and king). When the finesse wins, South returns to dummy with a diamond, takes a second club finesse, and here wins 11 tricks.
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B13
Activity
DR. DALEN QUINTON & ASSOCIATES Accepting New Patients
Horoscope
• Sedation
YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY You have what it takes to excel, now all you have to do is believe that you can do so. Don’t hesitate to call in favours or collaborate with people trying to reach the same goal as you. Expand your interests in order to stand out.
• Child Friendly
• Family Dentistry • Teeth Whitening
BY EUGENIA LAST
Crossword Puzzle
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) People will value your time and offer you assistance if you need it, so don’t feel that you have to take on the world all by yourself. Accept help in order to achieve the most. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Avoid an emotional scene with a co-worker, client or superior. Offer positive input in order to impress someone who can help you get ahead. Avoid gossip and the sharing of personal information. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Carefully examine what’s presented to you. Don’t let your personal relationship with someone alter a necessary decision regarding a financial move. Practicality is your only choice. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Size up every challenge you face and opt to put your intelligence and strength to the test. Don’t let anyone muscle into your affairs. Stay in control. CANCER (June 21-July 22) An interesting offer will change your professional direction. A chance to do more from home or to use your space liberally will be granted. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Too many options will lead to a standstill. Be selective and pick what’s best for you. Don’t let anyone intervene or persuade you to take a risk.
Previous Solution
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You’ll be torn between what you want to do and helping someone you love. If you make an unusual request, you will be surprised by the response and the results. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Find out all you can in order to make any necessary changes easier. Don’t feel obliged to take part in something you cannot afford or don’t want to do.
#201 - 3334 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC 250-542-2776 • fax 250-542-2724
Your thoughtful gift to the North Okanagan Your thoughtful gift to the North Okanagan Hospice Society Endowment Fund will Hospice Society Endowment Fund will help ensure quality end of life care for help ensure quality end of life care for residents of the North Okanagan. residents of the North Okanagan.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Don’t give in to uncertainty. Take the initiative and find out what you need to know. An unexpected opportunity will help you use the information you discover to make a strategic move.
503-1800 503-1800 www.nohs.ca www.nohs.ca
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Avoid anyone looking for a fight. Refuse to disagree so you can alleviate the problem and gain the time and space to accomplish your objectives. Positive change is within reach.
Hope Air has a simple mission: To provide free flights for Canadians who are in financial need and must travel to healthcare. Donate. Volunteer. Organize. Ask us how. We need your help. Meeting the needs of today’s students Please consider a gift of life insurance.
www.hopeair.ca 1-877-346-4673
Call us at 1-888-650-6968 or visit www.okanagancollegefoundation.ca
Saving for Something Special?
Let us help! Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. You will earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students and Adults both welcomed.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Make reforms by sharing your ideas with people who are in a position to bring about change. If you step up, you will be given the responsibility to see matters to completion. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Head to where the action is. If you participate in something, you will encounter people who will change your life. Trying something new or signing up for a self-help program will pay off.
Give us a call.
250-550-7901
MorningStar
The
B14 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star www.vernonmorningstar.com
www.vernonmorningstar.com Friday, March 4, 2016 The Morning Star
To advertise in print:
Browse more at:
Call: 250-550-7900 Email: classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com Self-serve: blackpressused.ca Career ads: localworkbc.ca
A division of
INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL NOTICES
AGREEMENT
It is agreed by any display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Used.ca cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. Used.ca reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the Used.ca Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.
DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION
Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of Used.ca. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.
ON THE WEB:
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries
Robert RING
Robert Ring passed away peacefully in his home on February 27th, 2016. The funeral service will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home: Visitation - 12 noon to 12:50 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Reception will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME 4303 P.V. Road, Vernon, B.C. V1T 4M4 Phone: (250) 542-4333. Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com
MACGILLIVRAY, James It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of James MacGillivray on March 2, 2016 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
ZAZELENCHUK, Wasyl “Willy” It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Willy on February 28, 2016 in Vernon, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
GARCIA 1971 - 2016
A beautiful, courageous warrior princess gave her spirit to God on Saturday, February 27th, 2016. Avin was a dedicated mother to her precious son, Jesse, whom she adored and will continue to watch over from above. She was a much-loved friend to the many that had the privilege to be touched by her. Avin was a very special woman. Her home was a light-filled, safe-haven to those that were blessed to enter it. Avin knew how to love well, focus on the positive and stand firmly upon her childlike faith in Jesus. She will always be remembered for her contagious laugh, rebellious and adventurous spirit and love for life. Her earthly absence is heaven’s gain. A celebration of Avin’s beautiful life will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church (5151 Alain Road) in Vernon, BC, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5th, 2016. For those wishing to do so, please wear PINK or any cheerful colour, in memory of Avin’s love of pink and all things merry. Thank you so much to the caring staff and volunteers at Vernon Hospice House and to the many individuals, organizations and churches that blessed Avin and Jesse over the past few years. In memory of Avin, donations can be made to the Vernon Alliance Benevolent Fund (vernonalliance.org). Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME, 4303 P.V. Road, Vernon, B.C. V1T 4M4 Phone: (250) 542-4333.
Reach A Larger Audience
1933 - 2016
Elizabeth Christie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland on December 18, 1933 and passed away in Vernon, BC on February 26, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Donald Christie; brother Robert Murray (Helen); nieces: Maureen Murray, Fiona Murray, Rona Fraser (Cameron), and Christine Chambers (Ray) all of Scotland. Elizabeth will also be missed by her nephews: Colin Christie (Jill) and Neil Christie (Alison) also of Scotland. No funeral by request. Donations in memory of Betty may be made to the Salvation Army (3303 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2M7). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
Gertie
Joseph George
(nee Hamming)
We regret to announce the death in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on February 29, 2016 of Joseph Schell, at the age of 92 years. He was born in Reward, Saskatchewan and was a longtime resident of the Prince George area prior to moving to Vernon 10 years ago. Joe was predeceased by his wife Margaret, and daughter Janice. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by daughter Elaine (Tom) Fletcher of Ponoka, Alberta, grandchildren Chris Fletcher of Ponoka and Sarah (Bryan) Ritten of Calgary, and great grandchildren Layla and Davin. A private family celebration of Joe’s life will take place in Saskatchewan in the spring.
GUILLAUME Avin
Elizabeth “Betty” Christie
Gertie Guillaume’s changed homes. She’s sadly missed in this household already. Each and every one of your thoughts and prayers have been greatly appreciated. We are thankful in all things and give God the glory that His Will has come to pass. Celebration of Gertie’s Life will be held at Maple Ridge Christian Reform Church 20245 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3C9 on Monday March 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to North Okanagan Hospice Society or the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Gertie. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155 Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
Karen Janice
PALLATS
We regret to announce the death of Karen Janice Pallats on February 25, 2016. Karen was born in Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal Quebec on December 01, 1961. She was a resident of Cherryville where she had made many wonderful friends there and in the Lumby area. They were all very good to her. Dennis, Reenie and Kids were the only family she had, we thank you all for being there for Karen in her times of depression. We could not have done it alone. God Bless! Karen attended the Lumby Church of Christ. A Celebration of Life will be held there on Sunday March 6, 2016 at 1:30 PM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155 Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
SCHELL
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155 Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
Joseph Raymond GAGNON 1919 - 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father RAY GAGNON at Noric House FEB 27, 2016 at the age of 97. He was predeceased by our mother Ruth in 2009 and his son Roy in 2013. He is survived by his son Wayne (Deanna), and daughters Lynn (Dave), and Carol (Percy), 12 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life held in Ladysmith in April, which was home to Ray for many years. Ray was a wonderful father and grandfather and is already greatly missed. Ray’s family would like to thank the staff at Noric House for their loving care and dedication in our dad’s short stay there and especially in his last few days.
The Morning Star Friday, March 4, 2016 www.vernonmorningstar.com
Obituaries
Obituaries
Kenneth Albert John HANKEY
January 5, 1952 to February 25, 2016 Ken passed away suddenly in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital on February 25th, 2016. Ken was born to Albert and Theresa Hankey in Vernon on January 5, 1952. His father Albert lived and worked in the Lumby forest industry and Ken followed his father’s footsteps at a young age, working in the local mill. At the age of 21, he was in a serious car accident, which leĹŒ him a Ć‹uadriplegic. From then on his mother Theresa cared for him at home in Lumby unĆ&#x;l Eovember, 201ĎŻ when he moved into full care faciliĆ&#x;es in the Dews. He was very happy with the care the nursing staÄŤ provided. He always had a love of motorcycles and toured much of B.C. with friends before his accident. He maintained that interest to the end. He loved music and his computer even developing some basic programs using early computer language. Ken is survived by his mother Theresa, who now resides in Kamloops, his sister Dichelle Hankey (Tony), who lives in Surrey, B.C. and his niece Stephanie (Ben) Swain, who resides in Langley. A Dass of ChrisĆ&#x;an Burial will be held at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2202 Park Avenue, Lumby, B.C. at 10 AD Friday the 11th of Darch, 2016, followed by Interment at the Lumby Cemetery on Highway Ρ6. In lieu of Ňowers, Ken has reĆ‹uested that donaĆ&#x;ons be sent to the Paraplegic AssociaĆ&#x;on of B.C. ivision ϳϴ05 t. Darine rive, Vancouver, B.C., V6P 5zĎł, 1ͲϴϳϳͲ ĎŻ2ϰͲϯ611.
www.vernonmorningstar.com Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B15
Obituaries
Obituaries
Leona Krause
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Information
Information
Information
IF you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-545-4933
July 23, 1931 - February 26, 2016
Leona Krause was born on July 23, 1931 in Lafond, AB and passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 in Vernon, BC at the age of 84. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Eric Krause; children Rick (Diane), Sylvia (Walt), Terry (Debbie) and Pam; Pam;eight 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She will be greatly missed by her brother Vic (Rita) and sisters Yevonne and Rolande (Dominic), as well as many nieces and nephews. Leona was predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Nordstrom, sisters Simone and Aurore, and brothers Oman, Simon and Yvan. Service for Leona Krause will be held at the Bethel Funeral Chapel (5605 - 27 St, Vernon) on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. You left us peaceful memories, your love will be our guide, and although we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. ~ Ron Tranmer
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
To place an Obituary,In Memory or Cards of Thanks in The Morning Star Call or email The ClassiďŹ ed department
The Morning Star Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 pm 250-550-7900
Career Opportunities
Technical Inside Sales Representative Talius is an established and progressive market leader in the manufacturing of roll shutters and retractable screens throughout North America and the Caribbean. We have built our business with a focus on providing excellent customer service, quality and value to our clients. We are a growing company, and are now accepting resumes for the position of Technical Inside Sales Representative in our Salmon Arm facility. Our Inside Sales team provides technical advice, quotations, order processing, troubleshooting and installation support to our dealer network. A strong technical foundation is desired. Consideration will be given to enthusiastic, team-oriented applicants with an attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment. If you are interested in a rewarding career with a growing company, striving for customer service excellence, send your resume in confidence to: ATTN: Operations Manager Email: employment@talius.com or via fax 250-832-8577 We will contact any applicant considered for interviews. No telephone inquiries please. Visit talius.com to learn more about our products and services.
Help Wanted
Ethel Clayton 1920 - 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ethel on February 28, 2016 in Armstrong, BC, born August 4, 1920 in Merritt, BC. She grew up on a farm on the back Enderby Road. She was married twice. Her first husband was Doug and when Doug passed away, she married Bill. She spent most of her life in the Enderby/Armstrong area and didn’t work outside of the house but spent most of her time canning, sewing, and cleaning. Ethel loved to look nice and spent a lot of time in front of the mirror making sure her hair and makeup were done. She was very proud of being Swedish and lived to look at pictures. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Bill; daughters: Carol Swift, Linda Bongers; grandchildren: Cheryl Closs (Blaine); Beverly Engdhal, George Junior (Rhonda), Devin Bongers (Laura), Dennis Bongers (Darcee), Aleshia Zabok (Dave); great grandchildren: Joshua, Melissa Wynn (Troy Gunderson), Mario Closs (Lyanne), Dayten, Danika, Madalyn, Amelia, Rhys; and great great grandchildren:Bailey, Camron, Paisley; and many extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held for Ethel at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at St. James Anglican Church (2315 Patterson Avenue, Armstrong, BC). Those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Ethel’s name to Huntington Society of Canada (151 Frederick Street, Suite 400, Kitchener, ON N2H 2N2). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICESŽ Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00 Closed for Statutory holidays Call the Classified Department at 250-550-7900 or email: classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com to place an Obituary a word ad or a Classified display ad.
Career Opportunities
Help Wanted
Enderby & District Community Resource Centre
Information HOURS OF OPERATION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION CONTRACT - 21 HR./WEEK
Administration responsibilities-proposal grant writing, managing budgets and staff, strong leadership/supervisory and communication skills necessary and degree or diploma in a relevant field. Preference given to applicants with 5 years experience in human services. Closing date: March 9th, 2016, 4 pm. Forward resumes to Donlea at donlea.mc@gmail.com only.
Career Opportunities
DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM
Write your own Pay Cheque Set your own hours. Now is the time to get into Real Estate. Call for an information session and learn everything that is involved in becoming a Realtor.
Call Anna-Marie 250.550.2112
Executives Realty Ltd.
9OUR THOUGHTFUL GIFT TO THE .ORTH /KANAGAN (OSPICE 3OCIETY %NDOWMENT &UND WILL HELP ENSURE QUALITY END OF LIFE CARE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE .ORTH /KANAGAN
WWW NOHS CA
classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com
Denied Long-Term Disability BeneďŹ ts or other insurance? If YES, call or email for FREE initial legal consultation and protect your right to compensation.
250-550-7900 or email: classiďŹ eds@vernonmorningstar.com
Information
Career Opportunities
Call or email The ClassiďŹ ed Department to place a word or ClassiďŹ ed display ad in The Morning Star Newspaper 250-550-7900 or email
SUMMER STUDENTS IN PUBLIC WORKS The District has positions available for general labourers in the Parks Department. These positions are open to students returning to post-secondary education in the fall of 2016. The job posting can be viewed at www.coldstream.ca Please submit a covering letter and resumĂŠ by 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 24, 2016, quoting competition #16-002, to: Mail: Human Resources Department District of Coldstream 9901 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 Fax:
250-545-4733
Email: hr@coldstream.ca (in MS Word or PDF format)
778-588-7049 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca
Lost & Found $300 REWARD For lost Large men’s black leather jacket last seen in Value Village Wed, Jan 27th. Contained personal family valuables and would appreciate getting it back. Please call 250-545-4131 no questions asked. LOST: 5 month old kitten -REWARD! “Ava�. Grey, orange, black, white. Missing from Lakeshore Rd. area, Vernon. Recently spayed, ear tattoo 024DPE. Please call 250-3071067. Our hearts are breaking.
Employment Career Opportunities CAREER SEMINAR
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 5:30pm, Investors Group is looking for motivated people to help turn their ambition into a successful career as a financial advisor. Please RSVP as seating is limited.250-545-9188 ext. 245 or email andy.erickson@investorsgroup.com
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking LOCAL Salmon Arm logging company looking for fulltime logtruck driver. Paid by percentage with benefits. Hauling logs and bush experience necessary. Please send resume to westwaylogging@shaw.ca 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.
Education/Trade Schools
t $-"44 o %3*7&3 53"*/*/( t "*3 #3",& $0634& 4406C 29th St. Vernon 250-542-6122 1-855-549-6122 www.taylorprotraining.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com
B16 Friday, www.vernonmorningstar.com March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
Friday, March 4, 2016 The Morning Star www.vernonmorningstar.com
Employment
Employment
Employment
Employment
Employment
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
4900 27 Street, Vernon
Lifestyle Natural Foods is looking for a
Vitamin / Supplement Sales Clerk Knowledge preferred but willing to train suitable candidate. Part Time - Will extend to More Hours during vacations, etc. Candidate must be friendly, reliable, responsible, able to work on your own. Must be willing to work evenings & weekends. Drop off your updated resume in person at Lifestyle Natural Foods Attn: Karin Lowen, Manager.
Venture Training
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community. We are currently seeking a
Part Time Human Resource Manager Working in a union environment with a work force of over 100 full time and part time staff, the Human Resources Manager will directly oversee all aspects of the BCGEU Collective Agreement, recruitment, retention, training and staff development.
CASUAL BUS DRIVERS School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires Casual Bus Drivers to work on a casual basis in All Areas. The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips. Applicants will have a demonstrated safe driving history as presented by a Driver’s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Area. The successful applicant will have a valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s license with an air brake endorsement and at least one year work experience in the operations of passenger buses. The rate of pay is $24.79 per hour. Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualificaions must accompany application), including three professional references and send to apply@sd83.bc.ca. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Qualifications: Post-graduate degree with at least 5 years’ managerial experience.
Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Newspaper Delivery Routes Available FOR
ENDERBY 35 ,JMEPOBO #SJDLZBSE t QBQFST MISSION HILL 35 "WF 0LBOBHBO "WF t QBQFST 35 "WF 4U t QBQFST OKANAGAN LANDING 35 0, "WF .BSTIBMM 3E t QBQFST $POUBDU $JSDVMBUJPO t
TRY A CLASSIFIED
Proposal Administrators Trustee in Bankruptcy
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Power Sweeping Services Quotation Process School District No. 83 is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Power Sweeping Services for the 2016 School year. Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No. 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE., Salmon Arm, B.C. or downloaded from the School District website at www.sd83. bc.ca. Quotation process closes at 12:00 pm March 9, 2016. Further information can be obtained via email to sbennett@sd83.bc.ca
Advocates within the justice, child welfare and other systems for child and youth victims of violence, sexual assault, abuse and other crimes. Provides support from time of intake through system-related processes and into long-term supportive services ensuring that victims are given opportunities to address the effects of the crimes committed against them.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of child development, impact of trauma on children and youth, the justice
and child welfare systems and the relevant legislation • Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, cultural competency and ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team • A Class 5 driver’s license and an appropriately insured vehicle
More Information:
A full job description and list of qualifications is available on our website www.vwts.ca
To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to: brooke.mclardy@vwts.ca by March 11, 2016 Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Farm Workers, seasonal Full Time required to plant, cultivate, harvest crops at Mann Orchard, 6404 Bella Vista Road, Vernon, BC. 5 positions, June-October, 2016. $10.59/hr. tirathmann@live.ca Male Care Aide required to care for a Quadriplegic male. P/T & on call. Reply to Box #4 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave. Vernon BC V1T 1P5 North Enderby Timber is hiring trades people for the positions of Industrial Millwright and Steel Fabricator. Sawmill experience is preferred. Please email resume to netimber@junction.net Orchard Workers needed for Bagry Bros. Orchards Ltd. from June 10 to Nov 15. Thinning, Pruning & Harvesting, $10.59/hr. Fax 250-542-2136 bagrybrosorchardsltd@gmail.com
ORCHARD WORKERS Thinning, Pruning, Harvesting $10.59/hr or piece rate 10/hrs per day, June 15 to Oct. 31. Gutknecht Orchards Ltd., Vernon Fax: 250-542-6647 email: begutknecht@shaw.ca Paul Orchard Ltd. Farm labour required Vernon/Oyama. Must be able to learn quickly. Duties include, pruning, thinning & harvesting fruit. $10.59/hr. June 20 - Oct 31. 10hr/day 6day/wk 4116 Cascade Dr. Vernon BC, V1T 9M2 Sewing Sales Consultant Findlay’s Vacuum and Sewing is seeking a part-time person to share their passion for sewing with others. The job entails assisting customers with purchasing sewing machines, vacuums and parts. Training provided. Position is 2-3 days/week and some weekends. Please drop off resume at Findlay’s. - 3101 48th Ave. Andre’s Plaza, Vernon , BC Sweet Caroline’s Bakery is seeking a outgoing, & flexible team player to join our front end staff, Saturdays included. Bakery and/or cash experience an asset. Drop off resume at 3115 48 Ave. No phone calls please. WANTED - - AIR CANADA Retirees ! ! Why ? ? Increased membership strengthens our voice to maintain & secure your pensions & benefits. By becoming an Air Canada Pionairs member, you support your organization & you preserve our aviation heritage. Beyond retirement, there’Air Canada Pionairs! For more info go to www.pionairs.ca or email okanagan.pionairs @gmail.com
Medical/Dental
“Become A Health Care Assistant�
COLDSTREAM 35 1BMGSFZ %SJWF 1SJFTU 7BMMFZ %S t QBQFST 35 $PMETUSFBN $SFFL 3E )JMMTJEF %S t QBQFST 35 -BNCFSU %S .JDIBFM %S t QBQFST 35 .U :PSL %S .U 5IPS %S t QBQFST 35 8FTULBM 3PBE t QBQFST 35 (JMFT %S %F+POH %S t QBQFST 35 0SDIBSE 3JEHF )VTCBOE 3E t QBQFST 35 #SPXOF 3E t QBQFST 35 $VOMJGGF )PMUBN t QBQFST 35 5BTTJF #SJBS t QBQFST 35 .U #VMNBO 1M .U #VMNBO %S t QBQFST EAST HILL 35 "WF 4U t QBQFST 35 17 3E "WF t QBQFST 35 "WF 1PUUFSZ 3E t QBQFST 35 "WF 4U t QBQFST
BDO Canada Limited
Help Wanted After school supervisor needed in Vernon from 2:15-5:00 pm, flexible days, $15/hr drivers licence required, must be 19 yrs or older. Email resume: leecarolyn6@hotmail.com
Job Summary:
MorningStar
ARMSTRONG 35 )JHIMBOE 1BSL "WF )JHIMBOE 1BSL %S t QBQFST BX 35 "WF 4U t QBQFST 35 "WF 4U t QBQFST 35 "WF 4U t QBQFST 35 "WF 4U t QBQFST 35 "WF 4U t QBQFST
202-2706 30th Ave, Vernon Renee Hubert, Estate Administrator Marie Harding, Estate Administrator Donna Mihalcheon, CPA, CA, CIRP
Help Wanted
(Permanent Full Time) Vernon, BC
The
ALL ROUTES AVAILABLE NOW UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
Call BDO to arrange a
FREE CONSULTATION 250-275-8880
Employment
Farm workers required at Avtar Singh Lit Farm Old Kamloops Rd in Vernon. Duties incl, but not restricted to pruning, thinning & harvesting fruit. $10.59/hr, 10hr/day, 6dy/wk. 2 positions May-October, 2016, 2 positions August - October, 2016 avtar_101@hotmail.com
Child and Youth Advocate, Oak Centre
Please submit your resumĂŠ with cover letter and references by March 7, 2016 to
Executive Director, VDACL 4240 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon BC V1T 6H3 fax: 250-549-3394 email: vdacl@shawcable.com
DEBT WORRIES? You have options.
Employment
Recession-proof yourself! Did you know there is a critical need for Health Care Workers in B.C.?
HELP FILL THE DEMAND!
Vernon Evening Class March 2016 NEW Starts in Personal & Professional Development of the Caregiver
$
STARTING WAGE:
18 -$21
/HR
32 8&&, C0634&
t CommunicaUJPO 4kills t )FBMUI BOE -JfFTtZMFT t PrPCMFN 4olving t CrJTJT IntFrvFntion
t )FBMUI CarF t DFNFnUJB CarF t AssistFE -JWJOH t $13 FJSTU AJE t FPPE 4afF t MFEJDaUJPOT #BTJDT
Since beginning in 1987, ProCare has trained over 3,000 care aides who are employed at senior care facilities, group homes and provincial health regions including Interior Health.
CALL US TO FIND OUT MORE!
www.procare.ca
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST experienced, for busy practice to cover medical leave Monday to Thursday starting in March. May lead to permanent position. Drop resume at 3102 34th St, Vernon, BC. or fax to: 250-545-8942 or email dr.craiggoplen@shawbiz.ca
Dental Receptionist minimum 2 years experience, full time 4 days, Please send resume to dientes2016@gmail.com Dental Assistant CDA position available full time new grads or experienced welcome. Please send resume to dientes2016@gmail.com OPTICIAN & optometric ass’t for new optometry clinic in Vernon. Req’d: 3 yrs optical dispensing; multi-task in receptn, admin, clinic & optical; FT/PT weekdays & Sat. Email eyecare.career2016@ gmail.com
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable Handyman Services. Dump Runs, Small jobs. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming, local moves, etc. Kris 250308-4100 A-plus Yard Services. Mowing, pruning, trimming, cleanup, Dump Runs 778-475-4815
The Morning Star Friday, March 4, 2016 www.vernonmorningstar.com
Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B17 www.vernonmorningstar.com
VernonMorningStar.com
BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount
SIDING
HARDI-PLANK
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory
Quality Work Guaranteed
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
A-Z Renovations
Call Robert
250-309-4802
ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
250-550-7900
TREE SERVICES WISE WOOD TREE CARE Pruning, Removals, Treecycling and Bucket Work
250 306 8739 Free Estimates.
250-550-7900
Stump Grinding also available
ZUBECK
Professional, Certified, Insured • Intergrated Pest Management • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Tree, Hedge, Shrub Pruning • Plant & Tree Care
Call for a FREE Estimate
15%
• Pre-Book Spring Horticultural Oil & Fertilizers • Tree Removals & Stump Grinding • Tree Pruning, Shrubs & Hedges • Wind & Storm Damage • Coniferous Tree Trimming • Snow Load Protection Serving Vernon, Lumby, Lake Country, Armstrong and Areas
250-542-7525
SENIORS DISCOUNTS
www.ArborCare.com
• BCTrees@ArborCare.com
CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
250-550-7900
Ron @ 250.309.0435 ‘Framing to Flooring’ www.nulookhomeworks.ca
Burk’s Renovations 30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • T-Bar Ceiling Need Help? Please Call...
Bob - 250.275.0706
ROOFING New Life Roofing For all your roof needs shingles/torch-on/metal/epdm re-roof and new construction
Kevin@778-930-0256
CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
250-550-7900
QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.
TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES
250.308.6230
PEOPLES CHOICE
CONCRETE WORK
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
Driveways, Retaining walls, Patios, Decks, Sidewalks & steps FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
250-545-6251 24/7 • In Vernon since 1973
Tazz’s -Concrete Foundations
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
LICENSED AND INSURED
WINDOWS & GLASS
M
Window and Doors ORGAN’S •• New Construction GLASS • Renovations CO.LTD.
FREE ESTIMATES
• Sealed Units
4709 - 29th St., Vernon • 250-542-7727 • WWW.MORGANSGLASS.CA
WINDOWS & DOORS 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon
• New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 • Phone (250) 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
PAINTING
250-306-0785
PRE-PAY TO SAVE
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-308-8778
QUESTIONS?
DRYWALL
TEL 250.558.8351 SMALL JOBS WELCOME, RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL
Since ‘89 - Small Jobs Welcome
Complete Renovations: Basements • Kitchens • Baths * Repairs
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
250-545-8294
DRYWALL FINISHING REPAIRS • TEXTURES
Handyman Renovations Painting
YOU BELONG HERE!
Specializing in Small Businesses
JOHN T. ZUBECK
Tom - WHITESTONE
www.badabathrooms.com
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
FASCIA
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981 Check us out at competitionexteriors.ca
TIM 250-307-8772
• Renos • Repairs • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting • Kitchen • Bathroom • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp
SOFFITS
Terry’s Painting Interior Exterior Repaints Ceilings - Wall - Trim
Free Estimates 25 yr exp. 250 307 5685
3 rooms for $299
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra)
Price includes Cloverdale HIGH PERFORMANCE paint. NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!
www.PAINTSPECIAL.com • 1.250.899.3163
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS Repaints our specialty
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
250-550-7900
g
• Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!
Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com
308-9783 or 549-5140
LANDSCAPING You Belong
HERE! CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
OK Landing Lawn & Garden SPRING CLEANUP
Pruning • Leaf Removal • Yard Cleanup Shrub & Hedge Shaping • Mowing
Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
250-550-7900
LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE Retaining Walls - Patio Stones - Masonry
B18 Friday, www.vernonmorningstar.com March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
Friday, March 4, 2016 The Morning Star www.vernonmorningstar.com
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Pets & Livestock
Holistic Health
Financial Services
Financial Services
Home Care
Moving & Storage
Pets
CAN I HELP? Seniors with visiting, shopping, errands, outings, chores, personal hygiene, what ever you require. Certified Care Aide, call me and we’ll talk it over. Eileen 250-307-1081
8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale.
Painting & Decorating
Chi magic Hands Acupressure for pain or more. $40 & up In/Out Call Same fee 472 Winnipeg St. Penticton & Kelowna
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
Call 250-899-7233 Senior Home Therapy
Financial Services
Financial Services
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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
Misc. for Sale
Kitchen Cabinets Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 24 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673
Misc. for Sale
Place your word ad in
92% of the
households in B.C. TOTAL CIRCULATION 1,099,409
BC Best Buy Farm Services
Farm Services David
Lumby, BC
250-549-0324 or
250-547-6815 Livestock
• • • • • • • •
Shavings Sawdust Wood chips Hog fuel Bark Mulch Cedar Mulch Fir Mulch 10-40 Yard Loads • Ogogrow • Firewood
Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island
250-550-7900 classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com
2341 Oglow Dr Sunday, 12:30 - 1:30 $395,000 1290 Otter Lake X Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $399,000 2367 Oglow Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $439,900
Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Furniture
BUY AND SELL WITH A CLASSIFIED AD
Rubbish Removal *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Teak dining table & 6 chairs, 5’ 6” long, expands to 9’6”, $1000, Teak buffet (credenza) 79” long china cabinet with roll doors, $1000, all in exc. cond., (250)494-1664, Summerland
(Ceiling & Trim extra)
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS 10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
Medical Supplies
BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
STARTING AT $5.49
Misc. for Sale
FOAM SHOP
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances
CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS
“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST”
Lavington: 5513 Learmouth Rd, Sat, March 5, 8-2, Ant. table, dirt bike, collectables, etc
Heavy Duty Machinery
STARTING AT $3.99
WHITE TARPS
YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!
MOVING SALE !! 9am to 6pm Mar. 4,5,6., inside and out EVERYTHING MUST GO. 2352 Cedar Ridge St. Lumby.
MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT
10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
STARTING AT $2.19
SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
GARAGE Sale Complete household sale. 3396 Lockhart Dr (Mcleod subdivision) Armstrong Saturday March 5th from 8am-2pm No early birds
Firewood/Fuel Firewood: Pine shortbox $80. longbox $95., We load, you haul. 250-545-6461
FNA-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED?
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
ARMSTRONG #57, 2180 Fletcher Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $229,900
2 Coats Any Colour
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
2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
ARMSTRONG 2444 York Ave Daily, 11:30 - 3:30 Starting @ $139,900
Merchandise for Sale
(1) 250-899-3163
SINGLE TO KING SIZE
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS
250-260-0110 SHOP LOCALLY
3 Rooms For $299
MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS
Livestock
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
www.surplusherbys.com
3325 31ST AVE., VERNON 250-545-9820 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-663-2887
TRY A CLASSIFIED AD
OPEN HOUSE WEEK-END DRIVE
Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
OKANAGAN BLUE PRINT Drafting & Design, New Renovation. (250)558-8791
&
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Misc. Wanted Buying Collector Coins, Accumulations, coin collections & Old money. US Canada & world coins. Plus anything made of gold or silver. Todd’s Coins. 250-864-3521 I can make House calls!
Musical Instruments To the lowest bid 1 piano,over one hundred years old, all new keys recently reconditioned. 250-545-4058.
Open Houses
CITY #4, 4102 - 24 Ave Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 $147,500
COLDSTREAM 11615 Husband Dr Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30 $740,000
EAST HILL 1706 - 21 Ave Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $359,000
HARWOOD #106, 5501 - 20 St Sunday, 1:30 - 3:00 $329,500
OKANAGAN LANDING #107, 3606 - 25 Ave Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 $314,900
BELLA VISTA 7332 Ogata Way Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $386,400
#5, 4102 - 24 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $122,900
8204 Kidston Rd Sunday, 2:15 - 3:00 $398,000 $389,000
1502 - 39A Ave Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 $449,000
LAKE COUNTRY #161, 9020 Jim Baily Rd Sunday, 12:00 - 1:00 $199,000
PREDATOR RIDGE 536 Falcon Point Way Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 $799,000
3908 Terrapin Pl Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $748,545
#64, 3900 - 27 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $229,500
293 Inverness Dr Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $469,900
1601 - 32 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $299,000
SWAN LAKE 4522 Old Kamloops Rd Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $738,000
BX 695 Pheasant Rd Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $434,900
#2, 3807 - 32 Ave Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $159,900
EAST HILL 2000 - 19 St Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 $419,900
MIDDLETON MTN 571 Middleton Way Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $599,000
FOOTHILLS 6547 Blackcomb Pl Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30 $598,000
MISSION HILL 1707 - 33 St Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 $374,900
WESTMOUNT 2920 Lardeau Way Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00 $324,900
The Morning Star Friday, March 4, 2016 www.vernonmorningstar.com
www.vernonmorningstar.com Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star B19
Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Transportation
Transportation
Business for Sale
Apt/Condo for Rent
Duplex / 4 Plex
Scrap Car Removal
WELL established Mom and Pop style diner for sale, located in the downtown core of Vernon. Diner has been recently updated and sale includes all equipment. Owners are ready to retire! Contact d_macleod2009@hotmail.com for more info $75,000.00
1bdrm close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $650, no Hydro. (250)307-4948
2 bdrm 1/2 duplex, w/basement, carport, f/s, w/d, Lavington area, adult oriented. 250-542-9419 250-309-5956
Auto Accessories/Parts
For Sale By Owner
2bdrm condo Alexis Pk, reno’d, n/s, n/p, Avail. March 15, $950+util. Option to buy. (250)545-9415
1bdrm, quiet location, level private entry, near Schubert Center & bus rte. incl. cable, hot water, parking. F/S. NS, 50+, $680. Call 250-309-3763
Belmonte 1 bdrm, newly renovated, clean, secure, cat allowed, close to D/T. $705 pm, no util. avail now. 250549-5254. HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, No Smoking, No Pets. $730 and up. 250-545-5773
2602 - 24th Street, East Hill Newer house, 4 bdrm + suite, 2100 sq.ft., large yard, great view from lower and upper deck. $475,000
250-308-7538
Find Your Dream Home in the classifieds!
Homes for Rent Immediately, cozy 2bdrm suite, rural, 5 appl, great view, private deck n/p 250-542-0060
Shared Accommodation
WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net
Homes Wanted
1 large bed sitting room Available to Senior male or female. 250-558-8557 Mature woman wanted 2bdrm house pets welcome, Laundry, fenced yard. No alcohol/drugs D/T, $550+util 250-542-3407
Rentals
Suites, Lower
Apt/Condo for Rent
1bdrm, private entry, w/d, BX/ Swan Lake area, np/ns Av Apr 1.$700.util incl 250-558-8791
Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Available Now!
Townhouses
Two 2 bedrooms on upper floor
Brookside Garden Rentals
$825/mo + utilites
Family Oriented Complex
Resident Manager onsite. To view, please call:
Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.
A New Tradition of Quality Living
Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area.
250-503-1257
)HWFK D 'RJ )URP WKH 6KHOWHU
Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Clubâ€?. Serious inquires call ‌
250-549-4467 Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
7469620 4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY
"#30#!
2000 Cadillac Eldorado ETC, leather, loaded, immaculate cond. $4500. (250)545-6626 Shopping For A New Car?
used vehicles
call Joe 250-549-6616 or sid 250-549-6005
Classified Special Automotive, RVs, Real Estate, Pets & Miscellaneous classifications ONLY!
3 lines of text (no picture)
20
00
FOR 1 WEEK (3 Issues)
HAPPY
www.spca.bc.ca
Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
Find it in the classifieds
Vernon’s Gentleman’s Lesuire. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 778-363-1074
Sport Utility Vehicle
Sport Utility Vehicle
LIKE NEW, FULLY LOADED 2011 Dodge Durango Citadel AWD.
Only 65,000 kms. Hemi, 3M protection package, leather, heated/cooling front seats, heated back seats, navigation, DVD player with headsets, keyless entry and ignition, 20� summer tires/rims, 18� winter tires/rims. Asking $32,000 Call 250-503-6096 Legal Notices
19
th
BIRTHDAY Jazmin March 5 t h
We are so proud of you dear
Love from your whole family
Diamond Wedding Anniversary Long time Coldstream residents, Lilian and Tino da-Pont are celebrating 60 years together. They were married at All Saint’s Anglican Church in Vernon on March 5, 1956. Congratulations and much love from their family and friends.
Legal Notices
COURT BAILIFF SALE Â 1988 KUBOTA M4000 4X4 TRACTOR
– Any Make, Model or Age –
Cars - Domestic
#1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
The Court Bailiff will offer for sale by sealed tender, the interest of the judgment debtor LARRY DALE HULTGREN, in the following goods and chattels, which are purported to be as follows:
if you are ready to sell For cash today!!
WWW SPCA BC CA
#11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894
Cars - Domestic
1bdrm newly reno’d, n/s, n/p, n/drugs, near Fulton, $500 +util. (250)542-5306
Church is looking for a property to rent or buy to be used for a drug rehabilitation center. (250)307-8858.
$
RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
Excludes All Other Classifications
NO REFUNDS! Add a picture for an extra
5
$ 00
(approx.10-12 words with picture)
Call in your ad 250.550.7900 or email classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com
 Sealed offers marked “8239� will be received at the Court Bailiffs’ Office at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. up to and including 11:00am March 18, 2016.  Sold on an “As Is, Where Is� basis. The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.  The goods and chattels are in Rock Creek, B.C. at Granton Motors for viewing.  For legal notations, Terms of Sale and Conditions of Sale, please visit www.interiorbailiffs.com for more information. Brett Boulter, Court Bailiff Area 9
Tenders
Tenders
Timber Volume Available for Purchase The Monashee Community Forest will be harvesting approximately 92 ha on CP 4 with an estimated 23,500m3 of timber volume in the summer of 2016. The Community Forest is looking for parties interested in purchasing volume from this permit. The Monashee Community Forest is located Northwest of the Village of Lumby. Information packages are available for pick up at the village of Lumby municipal office located at 1775 Glencaird Street in Lumby. Interest to Purchase bids will be due at noon on March 18, 2016. For further information please contact Les Skaalid, Operations Manager at 250-838-0775 x105
Tenders
Tenders REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
#RQ16-273 Killiney & Westshore Water System Pump Station & Reservoir Upgrades The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a ReTuest for 4ualiÂżcations for contractors interested in providing construction services for upgrades to the Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems. Submissions must be made to the Regional District of Central Okanagan Reception, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC no later than 3pm Local Time, March 22nd, 2016. A site meeting, for proponents to view the worksite and ask questions of the project team will be held at the Winchester Reservoir, 9408 Winchester Rd, Killiney Beach (6km north of Fintry) on March 14th, 2016 at 11am. The RFQual document, which contains details on the requirements and how a submission must be provided, can be obtained at no charge from the Regional District of Central Okanagan website (www.regionaldistrict. com/purchasing) or from the Regional District of Central Okanagan reception, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3Z4.
TRY A CLASSIFIED AD
B20 Friday, March 4, 2016 - The Morning Star
MILLION
www.vernonmorningstar.com
S T R A ST Y!
A D TO
DOLLAR
SELL OFF! FLOOR MODELS & CLEARANCE ITEMS
PRICED TO CLEAR! bühler FURNITURE
12 MONTHS NO PAY - SAME AS CASH! FURNITURE APPLIANCES
LEATHER LIVINGROOM BEDROOM DININGROOM SUITES KITCHEN SETS LEATHER RECLINERS COFFEE TABLES ENTERTAINMENT CENTRES MEDIA/TV STANDS
"Like" us on
REFRIGERATORS/ BOTTOM MOUNT RANGES • DISHWASHERS FREEZERS WASHERS/DRYERS FRONTLOAD WASHERS MICROWAVES SMALL APPLIANCES
BEDS
MATTRESSES BOX SPRINGS ADJUSTABLE BEDS FUTONS • DAY BEDS GEL MATTRESSES SOFA BEDS HEADBOARDS FOOTBOARDS
“WE DON’T SELL - WE HELP YOU BUY”
ELECTRONICS
5401 ANDERSON WAY, VERNON • 250-549-3121
3D TV’S LED • PLASMA • LCD SOUND BARS BLURAY DVD PLAYERS SURROUND SOUND WALL MOUNTS & MORE!
We deliver - including Silver Star & Predator Ridge
Mon - Thurs .. 9:30 AM - 6 PM Friday .......... 9:30 AM - 9 PM Saturday ...... 9:30 AM - 6 PM Sunday .............11 AM - 5 PM