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Coldstream water woes continue Three schools reopening after closing for a day RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
It’s unknown as to when thousands of Coldstream residents can safely turn on their taps again. About 3,500 people were notified late Wednesday that the Antwerp Springs well source had been contaminated and that they must not drink the water until bacteriological tests are clean. The earliest that may occur is Saturday or Monday. “It’s an emergency. It’s not something foreseen. It’s not a drill,” said Mayor Jim Garlick. The contamination forced the closure of Coldstream, Kalamalka and Lavington schools Thursday but they will reopen today with the approval of the Interior Health Authority. Bev Rundell, Vernon School District superintendent, says school washrooms will remain operational but all other water sources will be shut down. “Bottled drinking water and hand sanitizers will be available in the schools,” she said. The IHA says there is no appreciable risk to the students if bottled water is available and hand sanitizers are provided. Residents who believe they may have ingested some of the contaminated water are being told by the Interior Health Authority that no immediate action is required. However, if they develop gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting or diarrhea), they should contact their doctor. Antwerp Springs customers are asked not to use the water for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, brushing teeth, bathing or washing dishes. Besides bacteriological testing of the Antwerp Springs source and flushing sections of the water distribution system, the other primary focus is to determine the potential source of contamination. Ministry of Environment staff have been on scene at the two wells at Highway 6 and School Road in Lavington. There has been speculation that livestock feces may be responsible. “It is a source of concern we’re looking at,” said John Lockwood, conservation
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Ross Buchanan (right) picks up bottled water and discusses the areas affected with contaminated water with Coldstream volunteer firefighters Luke Lecavalier (left) and Ryan McAllister at the fire hall Thursday. officer. One of the wells is about 68 feet deep and the other is more than 200 feet deep. “It can be affected by surface water but we do monitor it extensively and chlorinate it,” said Renee Clark, a senior water quality technologist with the North Okanagan Regional District. NORD which operates the water utility, first became aware of a potential problem at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when an operator reported dirty water with an odour. A sample was taken and the system was shut down. By 9:30 p.m., 501 Search and Rescue members, firefighters and RCMP officers began going door to door, notifying the 1,200 homes of the do not drink water notice. That process wrapped up at 3 a.m. Thursday. The District of Coldstream began making
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News Flooding follows unseasonable rainfall ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Sandbag season came early to the North Okanagan. Usually deployed in March, at the end of winter to deal with melting snow and run-off, the North Okanagan’s sandbag mitigation program was put into high gear Wednesday, thanks to unseasonably warm temperatures and rain which resulted in plugged drains, overflowing culverts, roads looking like a waterslide run and water entering the basement of a number of area homes. “There was localized flooding across the region,� said Brent Watson, emergency co-ordinator. “During Wednesday’s rain, the ground was still frozen, and the rain hitting the hard surface could not be absorbed into the ground. So the water was flowing across the surface, looking for low points. “Unfortunately, some of the low points are peoples’ basements.� People in Coldstream along Kalamalka Road, near Giles Drive, were busy filling sandbags to protect properties and homes after heavy water took over Kalamalka Road Wednesday evening. “The water went across our front yard through our cedars and into a drain at the corner of the property,� said Giles Drive resident Troy Mitchell. “It filled up that drain, and the overflow went into the next drain across the street, then it continued to flow and go down the street. “It looked like a river flowing just down Kal Lake Road. It was really bizarre.� Mitchell said some homes suffered some outside property damage in the form of cracked or sunken driveways. District of Coldstream operations superintendent Mike Pethick said Thursday he was not aware of a “ton of damage,� adding that flooding was widespread along Kalamalka Road, Buchanan Road, Coldstream Creek Road and Kidston Road. Mother Nature finally co-operated early Thursday morning. “We got lucky, it stopped raining around 1 a.m., then it got a little bit colder, so everything tightened up,� said Pethick. “As of this morning, nothing was flowing. Certainly not like what we saw yesterday. Getting that rain on top just compounded things.� Watson said he had personally heard of close to half-a-dozen cases of residents
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Kin Beach resembled a pond after the mild weather and rain left it flooded Thursday. Many areas around Vernon and Coldstream were under water after Wednesday night’s rainfall. An area sandbag program has begun to help residents prevent against water entering into homes. having anywhere from four-to-eight inches of water in their basement. “Emergency Social Services people responded to five calls for potential assistance from people impacted in a more serious way,� said Watson. People were also sandbagging and protecting homes in the BX. Sand and sandbags are available at various locations throughout the North Okanagan, including: ■School Road, Lavington; ■Coldstream Creek Road and Postill Drive; ■Okanagan Avenue and Okanagan Landing Road; ■Beside BX-Swan Lake Fire Department, Silver Star Road; ■During work hours at the City of Vernon yard on 48th Avenue, with sand available on the Pleasant Valley Road side of the city yards 24 hours a day. In case of an after-hours emergency, and if sand and sandbags have been exhausted
at the other locations, the Vernon Fire Department has a limited number of sandbags available. “The main message is, if you think at all that your basement is going to be flooded, or you have a history of flooding, it’s time to act and get sandbags in place before the water gets into your home,� said Watson. “We are really encouraging people to be proactive and get sandbags in place. “If there’s already water in the basement, it’s too late.� Environment Canada was calling for more rain Thursday and into the early hours Friday, though the news isn’t as bad as it sounds. “There is a storm moving our way but it has a much stronger southwesterly flow aloft which tends to help to dry the air mass out,� said meteorologist Doug Lundquist. “This particular system will not nearly have as much rain as what we saw Wednesday. We can expect maybe plus-orminus two millimetres, and it should be
gone by Friday morning.� Lundquist said there is no weather observation site in operation in Vernon over the winter, the closest is the Kelowna Airport. He said there was six millimetres of rain recorded at the airport Wednesday. “The rain and the warm temperatures, those two things combine to help provide more run-off,� said Lundquist.
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A Vernon native on a church mission in Haiti has a blog documenting her and her husband’s efforts in that country since the devastating earthquake Jan. 12. Leslie and Chris Rolling have been together in Haiti since 2005 and maintain the website www.rollingsinhaiti.wordpress.org. They’re based in Pierre Payen, an hour and a half north of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and have been able to post several times since the massive quake destroyed much of the capital earlier this week. Chris’ latest post describes his efforts to extricate teenage girls from a school near where his car broke down just prior to the quake. “I got one girl out, who was very frantic. I told her to stop shouting and pray for help. She was about 10 feet deep under the collapsed cement roof of the building. At one point I went and borrowed a hammer from someone to break up the large piece of cement that she was trapped behind. The aftershocks scared the crap out of me, and I really didn’t like being under that cement slab. There was an obviously dead woman under the slab with us.” Chris tried to free a second girl but ran out of daylight and had to leave her. He made his way back to the town the mission is based out of and returned with an entire crew the next day and freed five more girls. The one he’d left from the night before did not make it. Chris is the mission’s executive director and Leslie is its administrator and staff developer. They are both on a mission sponsored by Vernon Alliance Church called Clean Water for Haiti, which also
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Police say a 15-year-old girl was hit and killed by a passing motorist Wednesday as she was walking along Bottom Lake Road in Lake Country. The youth was hit by a pickup driven by a man police said is between 70 and 80 years of age. The vehicle was headed northbound in poor visibility driving conditions due to the rain and darkness at about 4:30 p.m. when the accident occurred.
The driver told police he suddenly heard a bump from his front end, and pulled over to see what had happened. The headlight and grill of his truck was damaged, and he walked back only to discover the girl lying off the side of the road. Emergency personnel were unsuccessful in their attempts to revive her at the scene. The pedestrian, who was wearing darker clothing, was walking alone northbound on the east side of the road with the traffic. There are no side-
walks at this location, only a paved shoulder. Police were not releasing the name of the victim, pending notification of her family, while the distraught driver of the truck was taken home by police. The girl was a student at George Elliot Secondary School. Grief counsellors were expected at the school Thursday morning to assist students and staff with the tragedy. Speed and alcohol are not
believed to be factors in the accident. The vehicle will undergo a mechanical inspection, though there is currently no evidence to suggest mechanical failure. The investigation into the accident is continuing. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has any information that may assist in this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Gevan Dale at the Central Okanagan Traffic Services, 980-5353 or the Kelowna RCMP, 762-3300.
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A wish list from City of Vernon managers comes with a big price tag. Council was presented with service level adjustment requests during Wednesday’s 2010 budget deliberations and the extra items cost almost $4 million. “It’s just part of the process. Staff asks for the sky and they get what’s given to them,” said Coun. Bob Spiers. That’s also Mayor Wayne Lippert’s opinion. Bob Spiers “Part of staff ’s job is to look at improved services and with new technology and methods, it’s not unexpected to see these requests,” he said. “Council will have to make a decision and staff won’t get everything they want.” Virtually every department is seeking additional spending, including the RCMP which has requested two additional support staff. Tourism wants an enhanced marketing budget, while operations has asked for upgrades to the city hall parking area, a video inspection of sewer lines, waste containers for downtown and decorative covers for traffic signals to prevent graffiti. One of the more detailed request packages came
from the fire department. It is asking for two additional firefighters to equalize staff levels on shift, renovations to the department, a vehicle for the inspector and fire training officer, a volunteer fire hall at Predator Ridge, work stations to improve record management, a study on the public education program and transfers to reserves to replace vehicles. The request also includes upgrades to dispatch equipment, including radios and records. “The radio components are 15 to 20 years old,” said chief Jeff Carlisle. “It’s a public safety concern with radio reliability and the old technology.” Council has not determined yet if the 2010 budget will include a tax increase, but Lippert is opposed to such a move. “I hope we can do everything we need to do and hold the line,” he said. Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe is also hesitant to hike taxes. “It’s always the wrong year for a tax increase, but this is a tough year for a tax increase,” she said referring to the recession. Council will hold another budget meeting today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. at city hall, with public input provided at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A copy of the proposed budget can be found at www.vernon.ca/services/finance/financial_plan. html
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ot to be a Debbie Downer, but the new year, make that the new decade, is not off to a great start. Let’s see: we have a proroguing parliament living off our assets for the next two months. The poorest country in the western hemisphere is in peril as Haiti attempts to clean up from the horrible carnage of Tuesday’s earthquake. Meanwhile, the snow is melting fast and steady up at West Vancouver’s Cypress Mountain, host of the freestyle and snowboarding events during next month’s Winter Olympics. And here at home, the Pineapple Express has caused some Coldstream/ Lavington residents to shower and brush their teeth with bottled water, while attempting to keep flood waters at bay. I thought 2010 was supposed to be the year of better beginnings. I’m not trying to sound like President Barack Obama, but wasn’t this to be the year of hope, Kristin Froneman change and the end of that blasted recession? According to the lunar calendar, it’s the year of the metal tiger, which symbolizes toughness, generosity and wealth earned with hard work. It’s a dutiful, family-oriented and dependable year. Mind you, the lunar cycle doesn’t start until Valentine’s Day, also Chinese New Year, so hopefully with the day of love and little red packets filled with coins, some good will come. The new year, of course, is also a time for many of us to make resolutions. And this year, I have quite a few on my list, which are getting harder to follow as the sticky ration of donuts is plunked down in front of me during our weekly editorial meetings. It’s cliché and perhaps a tad shallow, but I really want to take off the 20 pounds I put on last year. I’m tired of having those impressions left on my belly from wearing my old jeans. They say that most resolutions are broken within a week of making them, so I’ve gone around the newsroom to see if anyone here has made any, and how they are making out with their predicaments. As he wrote in his column from a few weeks ago, our newest reporter, Brent Mutis, says he
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It’s heartbreaking to watch the coverage of the earthquake in Haiti and see the wrath that’s been inflicted on some of the poorest people on the planet. Although the rescue efforts have seen their share of successes in saving lives, the number of victims will likely be in the tens of thousands. And that’s just the beginning of the terrible toll this earthquake will take on the country’s population. Dealing with the aftermath will include warding off disease, rebuilding homes and churches and hospitals and repairing infrastructure that wasn’t in the best shape in the first place. The rush to help by the international community has been heartening, and in a world dominated by headlines of people trying to inflict pain and death on other people, this is very good news. Haiti needs our help and Canada has stepped up and pledged $5 million in immediate aid to the Caribbean country and will match up to $50 million in donations made by ordinary Canadians. That’s where you come in. Although it may look on television like Haiti is in need of supplies that you could send them, the best way to get those goods to the people is through agencies that are already there. And the best way to help them is with cash donations. Some of those agencies include the Red Cross (redcross.ca), Canadian Food for the Hungry (fhcanada.org), the humanitariancoaltion.ca and Doctors Without Borders (msf.ca). Tragedies sometimes bring out the best in people and we hope that proves true once again.
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am not surprised that MP Mayes would defend PM Harper’s recent prorogation, he seems to rubber stamp anything put in front of him by the PM, uncritically and seemingly without understanding any of it. He now has decided the citizens of the North Okanagan don’t really care about democracy, anyway. It is truly a pity that the North Okanagan has an MP who, as part of the Conservative wrecking crew, doesn’t understand that suspending democracy is well, undemocratic. It smacks of being a government that is not interested in governing, but only interested in hanging on to power. Let me remind Mr. Mayes about some of the things at least this constituent cares about; and in no particular order; What happened to the surplus under Paul Martin? How did that get frittered away into a deficit? Why is the Parliamentary budget officer, appointed to analyze where the money went, shut down or not
resourced to do the job. I do care whether or not the treatment of the Afghan detainees was in accordance with the Geneva Convention. I want to know where the stimulus spending has gone and concrete numbers on how effective that was. I want to know how much Harper spends on his communications machine and running around the
THE RIGHT CALL I'm wondering what all the fuss is about closing down parliament for a short period of time. Our parliamentarians are still hard at work. Give them a break. This is beneficial for all. We have a very strenuous world to live in, we want them to make the right decisions, and taking time to think long and hard is definitely the wisest thing to do. After all do you out there make hasty decisions or are you wise enough to take time to meditate and seek from your strongest inner most? It's to our benefit any way you look at it. Fran Harder COPENHAGEN NOT THE WAY Re: Climate Change – Morning Star Dec. 20. I hope you are willing to dust off the sand in your eyes and ears in this debate regarding climate change. I don’t know how much fundamental research you have done in this matter, but I have a couple of pertinent questions to ask. If the scientific data regarding anthropomorphic climate change is so convincing, then why did the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scientists find it necessary to massage data to fit their own preconceptions of climate change, and then
country and the world at taxpayer expense for photo ops. I want to know how much we paid to run the anti-environmental war room in Gatineau during Copenhagen and how Harper justifies such an act. I want to know why the Conservative Party web site has the same material on it as the Government of Canada web site.
illegally destroy the original data; or cherry pick the most supportive 40 per cent of the Russian environmental monitoring data and ignore the 60 per cent which contradicted their findings, if the case is so clearly supported in the first place? These same IPCC scientists are reported to have tried to exclude from scientific publications those environmentally aware scientists who criticized or wanted to review (test) IPCC procedures and findings. Based on the results of the Copenhagen conference, it appears that our federal Conservative government delegates were not the only ones to be reluctant to destroy our world economy in the name of what appears to be one of the most blatant scams in the last half century. Do you not know that carbon dioxide (CO2) is an essential ingredient for plants to grow and create oxygen (O2) for survival of the animal (including human) kingdom, and for combustion of various sorts? Past CO2 levels are reported to have been as much as 10 times what they are today. Did you not know that we have been in a general warming trend since the last ice-age and that there have been cycles of warming and cooling since then, based on sunspot, el niño and la niña, and other periodic, uncontrollable
There was a king in France many years ago who said: “L’État, çest moi.” We know what happened to him. Why did Harper not re-appoint the RCMP watchdog who was doing a good job. It must be obvious to anyone by now that the RCMP is a mess. It seems that when Harper doesn’t like something or something has the potential of making him look bad, he shuts it down. There are a few more questions I would like answers to, but this will do for now. Trudeau was perceived as being arrogant and aloof, but at least he had a passion for Canada. Harper just doesn’t seem to care about Canada or Canadians. The Economist noted that the prorogation of parliament could be the single event that "crystallizes a negative image" of Harper. This only reinforces the negative image many foreigners have of Canada as a second-rate banana republic. Garry Laarakker
natural activity. Convincing, incontrovertible evidence of man-made climate warming is not available without fudging the data, and no, the temperature at the centre of the earth is not 2,000,000 degrees centigrade as reported by Al Gore. If true, this would make him, and the rest of us, a true star (as is the sun). Yes, we do have to be better hosts for our environment. However, the Copenhagen approach and carbon cap and trade are not the ways to go. C. Wills AUXILIARY GRATEFUL To all the citizens of Vernon who have supported the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary in all our ventures over the past year and shopped in the gift shop, a heart-felt thank you to you all. The Christmas bazaar and Garden Fair were well attended and we were able to raise a air amount of money. As you know, all the money raised by the VJH Auxiliary is donated back to the hospital for equipment and patient comfort. We are always looking for new members and welcome you to drop by or phone the gift shop at 250558-1200 (ext. 1289) if you are interested in donating your time to a worthwhile cause. Sharon Rohner, VJH Auxiliary
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Polson Park work delayed for track season RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A key aspect of Polson Park upgrades is being delayed so athletes aren’t thrown off track. It was anticipated construction on a new performance shelter would begin March 1, but that has been pushed back until Aug. 1. The original deadline would have created challenges for minor football, elementary schools and the track and field club. “We’ve talked to parks and recreation about other facilities for football but if construction starts March 1, track and field will not happen,” said Kim Flick, manager of planning and building. The new structure will be built where the former grandstand used to be, but part of the track will be needed for the construction zone.
If work begins Aug. 1, the project could be completed by Dec. 31. “It allows for minimal disruption to user groups,” said Flick. Detailed design for the new building will now begin, and it will include public performance space, seating, year-round washrooms, a concession, storage and a parks and recreation office. “The people we spoke to referred to Polson Park as a jewel and a gem and this structure warrants that label,” she said. The building’s $1.26 million budget doesn’t include lights and sound, but the cost of those items are now being investigated after a protest from council. “If we want to get life back into the park, we need to use the stage and draw people back into the park,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe.
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The City of Vernon still isn’t committing itself to a major sports event. Council is still considering a request to provide $20,000 to $25,000 in cash or in-kind services to the Masters Cross-Country World Cup at Sovereign Lake March 3 to 11, 2011. Coun. Jack Gilroy is concerned that some of the in-kind services could place pressure on limited employee resources. “This stuff should go back to staff before we tie our staff to things that are crazy,” he said of possible construction jobs or other tasks. Beyond this, there is also the fact that the North Okanagan Regional District has indicated it will provide $25,000 to the event. As a member of NORD, Vernon would also participate in that cost. “Whatever happens at regional district, our contribution is just over 50 per cent,” said Mayor Wayne Lippert. Sidewalk Improvements Costly Fixing up Vernon’s sidewalks isn’t cheap. Council has been told that the budget to deal with potential trip hazards on sidewalks is $35,000 a year, and to deal with outstanding concerns an additional $35,000 may be required. “That could be discussed through budget deliberations,” said Shirley Koenig, operations manager. The issue of sidewalks arose after a study done by the North Okanagan Falls Prevention Program and Clarence Fulton Secondary Global Education students. On Oct. 8, 11 teams surveyed 36 blocks and the sidewalks were categorized as serious needing immediate attention, important but not immediate
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Political transition continues for former mayor KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
It has been a year of transition and new beginnings for VernonMonashee MLA Eric Foster. Up until last spring, Foster was serving his second term as mayor of Lumby until he received the news that MLA Tom Christensen had decided not to run in May’s provincial election. Foster had worked on both of Christensen’s previous campaigns, and was getting ready to work on his third, when the call came in from the Liberal riding association president asking whether Foster would consider running. “It took me three days to decide,” said Foster, who taught forestry. “I talked to my wife, and asked how she would feel about me going to Victoria. Our kids are grown, my son is in Edmonton, and my wife is retired, so she could go to Victoria with me. It evolved from there.” The transition from looking after the needs of 1,600 residents to 58,000 in his riding, not counting the province as a whole, has been a learning experience, to say the least, says Foster. “As a mayor living in a small town, everyone knows you, and the Lumby people have been great and very supportive,” he said. “Now, it’s my job to make sure everyone works together as a constituency, to serve the whole and the province.” Sworn-in in June, with the first sitting of the House in lateAugust, Foster has been learning the ropes. His work in Victoria has seen him serving as deputy caucus whip. It’s his job to line up who from his party will speak on a motion. “It’s part of my job to get these people lined up, with research notes, and we also have the daily two-minute statements to look after,” he explained. “It’s also the job of the government whip to make sure all the people are in the building when the
house is sitting in case they call a confidence vote.” Foster himself has stood up in legislature during question period to talk about events from his riding, including the 100 Mile Dinner at the Mabel Lake Community Club, the 25th anniversary of Vernon’s Schubert Centre, and Remembrance Day. Asked if he would one day like to be in cabinet, Foster said he’d have to think about it. “They work all the time, running all over the country,” he said. “Right now I am happy where I am.” That includes sitting on the climate action committee and green energy task force, with a goal to make B.C. more energy self-sufficient for the future. “I am there because of my forestry background. We are still the biggest land-use industry,” he said. “We are looking at things such as bio fuels.” Food safety has also been a major issue Foster has been dealing with, and in particular, the issue of farm gate sales, which he says he supports. “We want to find a solution to get farm-gate sales and keep safety in the food industry.” With the economy on everyone’s mind, and the announcement in March the province ran a deficit of $2.6 billion, some tough decisions have had to be made, said Foster, who has spent the majority of his time at home talking to the various local groups, namely arts and culture organizations, dependant on gaming funds and other grants, which have seen their funding severely reduced. He’s also had to answer for the government’s introduction of the harmonized sales tax (HST), which will see one tax replace both the PST and GST. “It’s tough when there is only so much in the kitty, you have to make so many tough choices. You also have to set your priorities. Health care, education and social services take priority,” he said.
“I am happy where I am.” — Eric Foster “We didn’t want to make it worse. It took some tough choices to get to 2.6. Alberta even has a deficit this year. It took tough choices not to saddle the next two generations with debt.”
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are starting to pick up. I’ve spoken to realtors who say they are getting calls now,” he said. “We were just told to hold our September predictions. We are the only province in the country to do that, to hold on and see what’s going to happen. The economy is not going down here. We’re a long way out of this, but at least we’re not going backwards.” The government’s main priority is to get
people back to work. “If people are working, then it all falls into place,” said Foster. “With income tax revenues, oil and gas working and the forestry sector at work, the rest of the province feeds off that.” And with the Winter Olympics about to broadcast B.C. to the rest of the world, Foster says the time is now for the province to shine. The area has already seen some benefits from
the Olympics with security training taking place at the Vernon Army Camp, and ski teams from around the world coming to Silver Star Mountain to train, said Foster. “This is the single best opportunity for recreational development ever seen in this province. Even our critics are saying the same thing, we have to maximize the opportunities out there.”
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Fire hydrants focus of regional district open house RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
BX-Swan Lake residents are being asked if they want to enhance their fire protection. The North Okanagan Regional District will hold an open house Monday so residents of Area B can discuss if they want to install fire hydrants. “Installation of fire hydrants can reduce the cost of fire insurance by up to 50 per cent,” said director Mike Gavinchuk. “We have water in most of the areas so why can’t we put hydrants in? I have petitions and have talked to people and not one person is against hydrants.” But Gavinchuk points out that some neighbourhoods may not be able to access hydrants because water lines are too small, and some may be opposed to an extra expense. “I want to make sure everyone’s opinions are heard,” he said. During the meeting, NORD staff will provide information on financing installation, but essentially those BX-Swan Lake residents who get hydrants would pay for it. Bill Wacey, BX-Swan Lake fire chief, believes
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News Good visibility aids naturalists in annual swan, eagle count JIM BODKIN Special To The Morning Star
On Jan. 10, the North Okanagan Naturalistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club held its annual swan and eagle count. The count area covers most of the North Okanagan with one group going as far north as Sicamous, another to the south end of Mabel Lake via Lavington and Lumby and a third group counting from Enderby through Kingfisher and out to Mabel Lake. In the Vernon area, several groups scouted the north end of Kalamalka Lake, the Vernon arm of Okanagan Lake and the Head of the Lake area. This year, as in many years, we failed to spot any golden eagles or tundra swans. However, we did count 63 adult and 25 juvenile bald eagles along with 94 adult and 18 juvenile trumpeter swans. The group surveying up as far as Sicamous accounted for the lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of our numbers with a total of 60 bald eagles and 81 trumpeter swans. These numbers were helped by the good visibility they experienced and the large amounts of open water attributable to our recent mild spell. Considerable ground fog, at times quite thick, was encountered from Lavington almost as far as the south end of Mabel Lake. Fortunately, it lifted about noon and let us get a nice close-up look at our bird-of-theday, a northern hawk owl spotted on a power line along Mabel Lake Road. These count numbers are compiled with others from the Interior and elsewhere and form a data base used by university students and graduate ornithologists in various bird research programs. Just as with the proverbial â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;canary in the coal mineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fluctuations and trends in the numbers of birds are an important early warning signal regarding the ecological health of our environment. Anyone interested in taking part in next years swan and eagle count please contact
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Voth on a breakaway. Pimm, at 16:08, and NANAIMO – Defenceman Kevin Kraus tossed a couple of Mark Zengerle (Salmon Arm heavy hits. His teammates back- SilverBacks) for the All-Stars checked, blocked shots and rushed swapped goals late in the second period. MacMillan and the crease on offence. It wasn’t your typical all-star Mike Krgovich of the Surrey classic, but it’s what the B.C. Eagles assisted on Zengerle’s goal. Hockey League governors want- Zengerle, who set up MacMillan’s ed Wednesday night before 2,000 goal, earned MVP for the AllStars. fans at Frank Crane Arena. Collins and Rob Short comKraus and the defending league champion Vipers stuffed the All- pleted the Vipers’ offence in the Stars 7-2 in the 41st affair, dis- third period. Sahir Gill, playing his first game for playing their the Vipers since high-tempo style leaving last sumall night. mer for the USHL “Change is Chicago Steel, always good and assisted on Short’s obviously tonight goal. Vernon outwas a little more shot the All-Stars of an intense 29-26. game,” said Graeme Gordon pitched a shutVernon head coach Mark Ferner. “We just needed to be simple; out in the first half for the Vipers. we needed to let the puck do the Loic Boivin of the Nanaimo work. We knew we were playing a Clippers and Sean Bonar of the Penticton Vees followed Slubowski very, very talented hockey team.” Mike Collins beat All-Star in the All-Stars’ net. Viper d-man Garrett Noonan starter Frank Slubowski (Alberni Valley Bulldogs) just 5:48 into the said it was tough to design a game. Bryce Kakoske converted game-plan: “I don’t think you can a Braden Pimm feed in tight 21 game plan for all those stars,” said the Boston product. “We just kept seconds later to make it 2-0. Kellen Jones, who played with it simple and tried to do our job. a full facial visor to protect a heal- I liked it (new format). I think it ing broken jaw, combined with kept it pretty competitive and all his twin brother Connor to set up the guys were happy to be a part Collins. Kellen finished with three of this.” Said Penticton’s Beau Bennett, assists to earn MVP honours. Connor Jones and Sawyer who is ranked 48th by Central Mick scored 16 seconds apart Scouting among North American skaters, on playmidway through ing Vernon: “They the second perihave all the right od to make it 4-0 pieces. They’ve Vernon. Kellen got the grinders drew assists on and they’ve got both goals, while — Garrett Noonan the skilled guys Connor had an and they put assist on Mick’s it together every night, just like tally. Mitch MacMillan of the tonight.” Added d-man Shayne Taker Bulldogs, who is shooting for 50 goals in 50 games (at 46), of the Cowichan Valley Capitals: responded for the All-Stars two “Their puck possession in the minutes later when he beat Blake offensive zone, you can’t match it.
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Lumby’s Kevin Rouck (crouching), skipping for Team New Zealand, calls the line for sweepers Scott Becker (middle) and Rupert Jones (right) at the Vernon men’s bonspiel Sunday at the Vernon Curling Club. Team France third Tony Angiboust, stands behind Rouck to survey the ice.
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Jim Cotter (Brown’s Stone & Garden) earned a little breathing room atop the Capri Insurance Super League standings with a 7-3 win over T.J. Perepolkin (Royal York Golf Course) Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club. Tied with Perepolkin at 11 wins heading in, Cotter (12-1) traded singles in early going before cracking a four-point fourth end to take control. Perepolkin (11-3) made a delicate draw for a single in five, but Cotter forced handshakes with a deuce in six. In a battle of junior rinks, Jenn Gerow (A&W) snuck past a guard to make a clutch two-point double in the eighth end to upend Jon Gardner (Sladen Moore) 7-6. Gerow (3-11), who had former world junior champ Brad Kuhn subbing for third Kelsey Schwindt, opened with a deuce, but allowed Gardner (5-9) singles in two and three. Gardner took the lead heading into the final end with a three-point seventh end. Skip Ron McDougall (IRL Collision/Armstrong Optometry) returned to action to lift his rink to an 8-5 win over Sherry Heath (Inspiration Homes). McDougall (7-7) held Heath (7-7) to singles in one and three while counting a triple and deuce in two and four. Heath pulled within one with a deuce in five, but McDougall countered with a triple in six. Ty Griffith (Nufloors) manufactured a fourpoint sixth end to stop Blake Kimura (Village Green Hotel) 8-2. Griffith (10-3) built a three point lead at the midway point with a deuce in the first end and singles in the third and fourth. Kimura (2-12) responded with singles in two and five. Veteran Wayne Laface (Line-X) scored in bunches to school junior skip Kayla Gunner (Armstrong Inn) 9-2. Gunner (1-13) opened with a single in the first end, but Laface (11-3) collected back-to-back deuces in two and three to seize momentum. After blanking four, Gunner managed another single in five, only to have Laface record two in six and three in seven.
French crew wins Vernon spiel The French Olympic team, led by skip Thomas Dufour, won the A final at the Vernon club’s annual men’s spiel Sunday afternoon.
Dufour – backed by third Tony Angiboust, second Jan Ducroz, lead Richard Ducroz and alternate Raphael Mathieu – are in Vernon preparing for the Vancouver Olympics. Salmon Arm’s Marc Fillion – who curls with Darcy Seghers, Brad Case and Darin Halloran – was runner-up. Darren Heath and his Vernon rink of Tim Begley, Mark Holmes and Gord Harshenin took the B title. Runners-up were skip Blaine Black, Barry Johnstone, Tim Haberstock and Rob Verrier, all of Penticton. In the C event, Vernon’s Rob Brockley – with Brad Miller, Jim Corrigan and Jerry Roddy – claimed first place. They were followed by Vernon skip Jim Fuhr, Ron Fuhr, John Slattery and Brian Copley. D event winners were Herb Wong, Gary Wilkie, Dan West and David Harris. Runners-up were Don Bigham, Dan Colton, Gary Kardelis and Ross Hadfield.
VanDenBerghe off to B.C.s Vernon’s Tyler VanDenBerghe iced Kamloops’ Kael Kristjanson 9-1 to claim gold at the Zone 2 Juvenile Men’s Championships Sunday at the Kamloops Curling Club. The VanDenBerghe rink – third Chad Kyllo, second Colby Nowlin and lead Tyler Young – racked up five points in the first two ends and never looked back. The Vernon crew will compete at the B.C. Winter Games, March 4-7 in Terrace.
Rinks battle for provincial berths The remaining eight rinks for the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship will be declared this weekend at the McArthur Island (Kamloops) and Port Alberni curling clubs. Returning champ Sean Geall of New Westminster and Canadian Team Ranking System points leader, Bob Ursel of Kelowna, have already earned their places in the 10-team, round-robin event. The Interior and Coastal championships will each host 16 regionally qualified teams that will playoff for four berths each into the provincial championship, which goes Feb. 1-7 at the Vernon Curling Club. Skips Ty Griffith and Brad Kuhn will represent Vernon at the Interior playdowns.
The host Gorman Brothers Stars fell 6-3 to the Kamloops Blue Crew in Sunday’s final of the Lumby Midget House Hockey Tournament at Pat Duke Memorial Arena. Both teams were undefeated in pool play. Brett Poss opened the scoring with Denan Bosk assisting to put Lumby up 1-0 lead at the end of the first period. Jamie Sawchuk added a marker with Theo Wagner and Mitchell Wilson assisting to give the Stars a 2-1 lead at the end of the second behind the stellar goaltending of Mike Britch. Rodney Thompson added the Stars’ final goal. Kamloops stormed back with powerplay goals on the strength of seven straight powerplays. High school football all-star Daylen Hopkins was a force for Kamloops with four goals. Earlier, Lumby clipped the North Okanagan Knights 14-2, with 10 players getting their names on the scoresheet. Bosk notched a hat trick with Mitchell Wilson, Matt Sommerset and Poss picking up two goals each. Jordan Sommerset, Graham Williams, Matt Kolb, Rob Edwards and Justin Burke all added singles in front of Kohen Baranyi.
The Stars defeated the Chilliwack Thunder 6-3 with Wilson supplying a pair and singles going to Chris Castellarin, Thompson and Bosk. Wagner had two assists from the blueline. Lumby iced Semiahmoo of White Rock 5-3 on the strength of Bosk’s hat trick and singles from Sommerset and Poss (empty-netter). Kolb had two assists. The Kelowna Blues won the tournament B final over Semiahmoo, while Cloverdale edged Chilliwack 5-4 in the C final, and the Vernon Whalers toppled North Okanagan in the D final. The Vernon Nedco Night Hawks went 3-1 and placed third in the Osoyoos Midget House Hockey Tournament last weekend. Kyle Clark and Broden Romanovitch each supplied 2+1 as the Night Hawks stuffed Kelowna 7-2 for third spot Sunday. Dustin Folliott and Brittany Schroeder also scored in support of Travis Hoy and Zoran Bos. Coaches James Whitelaw and Casey Hoy were very happy with the Hawks’ effort and added: “Now it is time to climb in the Super League standings.” The Nedco crew rallied to double Coquitlam 10-5 in their opener.
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Salmon Arm's Branden Small (right) attempts a wraparound on Warriors’ netminder Sylvain Lucet, who slides across in time to make the save in Pee Wee Super League play Sunday at Wesbild Centre. Paul Rogers (left) looks to clear the loose puck.
Lakeside girls down Denny’s The Lakeside Printing Midget/Bantam female team clipped Denny’s Flyers (Bantam boys) 5-4 in exhibition play Saturday at Wesbild Centre. Hailey Silcocks (2), Mackenzie Barrie, Cassie Bosworth and Meghan Tetrault scored for the Lakeside girls, who used Luke Vandale in net. Adam Tyk, on a spectacular coast-to-coast rush, Anthony Peterson, Lucas Mitchell and Brandon Tarasenko replied for Denny’s. Barrie pulled the hat trick Sunday as the Lakeside girls stopped Salmon Arm 6-2 in league play. Tetrault, Summer Jespersen and Natalie Johnson completed the Lakeside offence. The Flyers got 2+2 from Travis Webster and 2+1 from Peterson in an 8-2 Bantam Super League stuffing of Salmon Arm Finch & Co. Sunday at Priest Valley Arena. Phil Wilson, on a slick solo effort, Tarasenko, Mitchell and Jeremy Clark finished the Flyers’ offence in front of a stellar Austin Goss. Conor Butte-Landsfried added two assists.
Warriors fall to Silverchips In Pee Wee Super League action, the Vernon Five Star Awards Warriors bowed 7-5 to the firstplace Salmon Arm Silverchips at Wesbild Centre.
Bannister crew draw Blackhawks The Bannister Chev Heat and the M&K ReadyMix Blackhawks skated to a thrilling 1-1 tie in Atom Super League action Sunday at Priest Valley Arena. Landon Currie for the Heat and Braeden Cooper for the Hawks handled the offence. Heat goalie Garrett Adams earned the Sun Valley Guts & Glory first star. Jordan Johanson, Colin Smith and Henry Deuschl pulled hat tricks as the Vernon Battery Chargers grounded the Salmon Arm Storm 10-5 in Midget Super League play Saturday. Shota Maeda also scored for the Chargers, who got two assists from Shelby Bouchard. The Chargers bowed 8-2 to the Talon Benefits Reapers Sunday. Robert Romei scored both Charger goals.
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Folliott pulled the hat trick and added one helper, while Clark and Romanovitch each earned 2+1, Rylen Enger counted 1+2 and other goals came from Bayne Bosquet and Schroeder. Making great plays on the defensive side were Daniel Tamas, Billy Butler, Dustin Stasiuk, Doug Whitelaw and Gavin Banning. The Hawks then crushed Kamloops 6-2 with Clark and Romanovitch each scoring twice and singles going to Folliott and Bosquet. Vernon bowed 7-5 to Ridge Meadows in their last round-robin game. The offence was handled by Mackenzie Frater, Whitelaw, Folliott, Bosquet and Whitelaw.
Hannah Scherck deflected a shot from the point by Tyler Harris for the Warriors’ first goal. Salmon Arm scored three unanswered goals taking the teams to the midway break. Five Star coach Steve Seltzer told the team to stick to the game-plan and challenged them to play a complete 60 minutes. The Warriors responded with a quick goal by Tanner Graham assisted by Scherck and Harris. The Silverchips went up 5-2 but not to be outplayed, Graham responded again with an unassisted goal to keep Vernon in the hunt. The Warriors made it a one-goal game when Kobe Romanovitch converted a play set up by Solomon Ivanoff and Brooke Toop. Adding to the offensive push were Brennan Seltzer, Joe Tronson, Kris Chastko and Kevin Sullivan. Salmon Arm came back with two quick goals before the Warriors chipped in their fifth goal by Brian Ferguson with a two-on-none break assisted by Graham. Standing strong in front of Sylvain Lucet were defencemen Paul Rogers, Taylor Scott, Ivanoff and Harris. Sun Valley Source For Sports three stars were Graham, Scherck and Ivanoff.
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Vernon’s Rhett Haubrich (left) and Beau Pearson pull off aerial tricks during a slopestyle snowboard competition last weekend at Big White. Both riders earned podium placings Saturday and Sunday.
Vernon duo riding high Morning Star Staff
A pair of Vernon snowboarders dominated the podium at the B.C. Snowboarding Association’s Slopestyle season opener last weekend at Big White Ski Resort. Beau Pearson was surprised when he showed up to find out he had been featured as the event’s poster boy. It must have pumped him up as he claimed first place in a stacked 15-18 year old division (non-FIS) Saturday. Pearson was followed closely by teammate Rhett Haubrich. On Sunday the Vernon duo switched places, with Haubrich finishing first overall and Pearson runner-up. Adam Whitehead of the Kootenay Riders was third on both days. “The conditions and the competition were both tough, but we ended up having a great weekend,” said Pearson. Added Haubrich: “It was a really sweet day.” In men’s FIS action, 19-year-old Clayton Whitehouse, also of Vernon, ranked fourth. Pearson and Haubrich, who are both enrolled in the High Performance Program at Vernon Secondary, are sponsored by Solo Sports and are graduates of Silver Star’s Freestyle Club, regarded as one of the best programs in Canada.
They are competing in an event at the Canada Olympic Park in Calgary this weekend. Meanwhile, Vernon’s Kevin Hill posted the third fastest qualifying time amongst Canadian riders at the LG Snowboardcross FIS World Cup Thursday in Veysonnaz, Switzerland. Hill, a national development group rider, has advanced to the finals in both of his World Cup starts this season, and he will be looking to improve on a personal best 23rd-place finish. Tom Velisek (Squamish) and Drew Neilson (North Vancouver), both formerly of Vernon, also qualified for the finals, which start today. Canada has riders in five of the eight qualifying heats in the first round. Earlier, Neilson posted his best world cup result of the season, finishing 16th Sunday in Bad Gastein, Austria. Neilson, who is making a comeback from a one-year absence following a wrist injury, continues to improve race after race. Hill and Velisek were 32nd and 49th respectively. The world cup circuit returns to Stoneham, Que. Wednesday. It is the last chance for any country to qualify riders for the Olympic Games.
Brown boosts Maroons Morning Star Staff
Cassandra Brown flushed 25 points as the host Fulton Maroons bounced the Charles Bloom Timberwolves 83-33 in North Zone Senior AA Girls Basketball League play Wednesday night. Tavia Lochhead added 13 points for Fulton, while Bobbe Sherman counted nine for Bloom. “Hopefully this was a game where both teams got some benefit,” said Fulton coach Jim Inglis. “Bloom got to experience different types of defense that should help them prepare for playoffs and we got to use players in different combinations and situations that should help our development. Tavia continues to shine but all the Grade 11s stepped up and played tough, and made shots.” The No. 5 Maroons faced the No. 10 Nechako Valley Viqueens of Vanderhoof Thursday night, and open the Sa-Hali Sabres tournament tonight in Kamloops against either Brocklehurst Broncos
of Kamloops or Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton. Meanwhile, the ninth annual senior AA boys Corporate Classic resumes today with the Maroons battling the winner of Pen-Hi Lakers and Nelson’s L.V. Rogers Bombers game (Thursday) at 12:15 p.m. The VSS Panthers, Pleasant Valley Saints of Armstrong, NorKam Saints, Westsyde Whundas of Kamloops, Duchess Park Condors and College Heights Cougars, both of Prince George, and Princess Margaret round out the 10-team field. The final is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday. In senior AA boys action Wednesday night, Mitch Goodwin drained 21 points as the visiting Saints slammed the Seaton Sonics 75-47. Stephen Ringdal added 14 points and Taran Main fired 11 for the Saints. Lee Pierce, with 10, and Brandon Enair, with eight, led the Sonics.
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Members of the Vernon Novice synchronized skating team (from front left) Kayla Stinn, Brittney Kiss, Kelsey Paulin, Jessica Basso, Autumn Smith (from back left), Dallace Johnson and Samara Kolasko practise for the B.C./Yukon Territories Synchronized Skating Championships being held Saturday (12:30-8:30 p.m.) at Wesbild Centre. Vernon has teams competing in the Juvenile, Novice and Open divisions.
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sure he gets better.” Black Press Sports St. Denis missed 50 games during the 2008-09 One of the Kelowna Rockets’ most dangerous regular season, 37 with a broken hand and 13 more offensive threats is done for the season. due to concussion symptoms. He returned for the The Western Hockey League club has playoffs where he played in six games and decided to sit out forward Kyle St. Denis for another four in the Memorial Cup. the remainder of the 2009-10 campaign. This season, St. Denis had 13 goals and The 5-foot-7 Trail native, and former 22 points in 26 games. In the last two years Vernon Viper, hasn’t played since Dec. 8 combined, he has 44 points in 48 games. after suffering his second concussion of the “It really affects our team because he’s season, and the fourth of his career. a point-a-game guy,” said Hamilton. “Our “We have to make sure we do what’s best biggest concern, though, is making sure for Kyle and that’s sitting him down for the Kyle St. Denis he’s feeling better before he plays again, rest of the season,” said Rockets GM Bruce and hopefully he can come back healthy Hamilton. next fall.” “I don’t think any of us understand what he’s Hamilton said St. Denis will remain with the gone through with all these concussions. It’s been hockey club and will be taking a number of posta difficult time for him and now it’s time to make secondary courses in Kelowna.
Ballard banks five in Hitmen assault Morning Star Staff
Rhett Ballard scored five times and set up two others as the Silver Star Hitmen knocked off Interior Landscape 9-3 Wednesday night at Wesbild Centre. Kurtis Jacques supplied 2+4 for the Hitmen, who improved to 13-8-0-2 in the Interior Hockey League. Kyle Pliszka provided 1+4 and Jeff Scott also scored. Brian Robertson had four helpers. Waylon Folliott, with 2+1, and Dean Yolland replied for the landscapers (9-15). In the early nighter at Wesbild, Rob Killingbeck and Tyler Quiring each pulled hat tricks as the Teale Utility Canucks ambushed Moe Joe’s 9-4. Reid Church earned 2+1, while Mike Burke
bagged 1+2 as the Canucks went to 23-1. Darcy Quiring counted four assists. Chad Pierrot netted 2+1 for the night clubbers (7-12-0-3). Ken Hagen and Mike Britton added singles, while Josh Palmer and Colin Fitzgerald each produced three assists. Logan Stockley supplied 1+2 as the Aquatico Bay Bar & Grill Sharks iced the R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans 4-2 Tuesday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Ryan Robertson, Sam Pantaleo and Vernon Miskosky also scored for the 7-16 Sharks. Justin Nerling and Rob Bauml replied for the Orphans (8-11-0-2).
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Vernon pocketed six medals at the annual Logan Lake Speed Skating Long Track Meet Saturday. A total of 51 skaters, including six from the Vernon club, competed in the only outdoor long track event held in the southern region of the province. Zoe Plummer in Pee Wee girls, Connie Kapak in Midget girls, and Peter Blokker in Master 5 men, all
struck gold. Franziska Plummer won a silver medal in the Master 2 women’s class, while Olaf Plummer did likewise in Master 2 men. Finn Plummer bagged bronze in Bantam boys. Next competition for Vernon skaters is a mini meet Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Priest Valley Arena. The club’s annual inter-meet goes Saturday, Feb. 6 at Wesbild Centre.
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News District committed to charter, using bio-methane for heating BARB BROUWER Black Press
Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s Darcy Mooney is working on a balancing act. The deputy manager of engineering and environmental Services says the amount of CO2 emissions the regional district produces will be more than offset by the emissions reduced by the bio methane collected at the Salmon Arm landfill and used to heat and provide hot-water needs to more than 300 homes. Mooney noted that as one of more than 175 local governments to sign onto B.C.’s Climate Action Charter, CSRD has committed to the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2012. Steps to carbon neutrality include a regionwide emissions inventory, reducing carbon emissions as much as possible and offsetting those that are unavoidable. “We have to measure our emissions and then we have until the end of 2011 to get operations as low-emission as possible,” said Mooney, adding there is an opportunity to cooperate with the City of Salmon Arm through a joint tender. Emissions from all CSRD activities will be measured at corporate offices, firehalls, transfer stations, landfills, water systems and on the road. “This will all be calculated down to C02 equivalents,” says Mooney, noting that corporate emissions will have to be countered by purchasing carbon offset credits through a company such as Pacific Carbon Trust, a provincial Crown company. “Once we understand what our emissions are, we can implement reduction plans before we are accountable in 2012.” One of the plans Mooney hopes will actually give the regional district credits to sell is capturing an estimated 700 tonnes annually of landfill gas to be collected from the Salmon Arm site.
Part of the landfill is due for closure and will be capped with the installation of a geo-synthetic liner and
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line quality bio-methane,” wrote Mooney in a December memo to the board. “If successful, the
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Mooney is hoping to present a finalized agreement with Terasen to directors at next month’s board meeting.
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News Carnival memories shine KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff
Long-time Vernon residents have their favourite memories about Vernon Winter Carnival, some about on-going traditions, some about celebrations that have changed over the past 50 years. Morning Star sports editor Kevin Mitchell looks back fondly at the time when local young men had the chance to escort visiting royalty to the formal Snowflake Ball. “I had the pleasure of being an escort four times, and I didn’t have any trouble talking lots of my buddies into signing up each carnival year. One year, I helped my VSS grad classmate Debi Rourke find 47 dates. I simply asked around my hockey, broomball, flag football and soccer teams, and came up with enough guys, my younger brother Glenn and his friends Don Third and Dave Morrice included. “We usually had a Snowflake Ball after-
party and we had a blast meeting extraordinary young ladies representing communities from all over the province. “For a couple of years, I was a young reporter at the Vernon Daily News and we used to run a carnival tab with photos of all the visiting royalty. I would check out the photos and bios and ask to escort the one who liked sports. The first year I was an escort, I went to the Snowflake Ball with the very lovely, funny and engaging Sheila Ottewell, who was Miss Nelson. She loved hockey so we hit it off instantly. A romance ignited and we began writing letters and phoning one another. I remember mailing her Heart’s Dreamboat Annie record on Valentine’s Day, a move my mom thought was pretty cool. “We went skiing at Whitewater Mountain in Nelson and went on a few other dates before she went to university in Victoria and I headed to Alberta to start a newspaper career. We
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, Jeff Piattelli , Peter McKillop , Brandon Schmor , Matt Harwood-Jones , Sam and Luke Remedios , Alexis Leibel , Mica Lemiski , Tangelo: Kailee Duggan & Ryan Breitkreutz , The Bridge: Morgan Gauthier, Torsten Raupach, Murray Dunne & Nicholas Denton , Black & White: Shane Strom, Nick Everett & Neil Baird
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The kids are definitely alright. Musical youth impressed the judges, and spectators, at last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auditions for the second annual Our Kids Have Talent contest. Sponsored by the Rarearth Music Festival and 107.5 Kiss FM, the competition, held both Saturday and Sunday at the Vernon Recreation Centre, featured no less than 96 applicants, ages eight to 18, performing to a panel of judges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The talent of our children is beyond overwhelming,â&#x20AC;? said organizer Kath Raeber, Rarearth Music Fest founder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids are so in tune with the music they write and perform. They can literally bring tears to your eyes.â&#x20AC;? Vernon recording artist/singer Betty Anne Northup, The Music Shoppeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Linc Belardo, also a bassist with local band The Goods, and Craig â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Saxmanâ&#x20AC;? Carmody of Kath and the Tomkats judged the competition, while sound was provided by Killer Soundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Keith. High-end gear was loaned by Rick Doling of The Music Shoppe, and stage manager Andy Raeber made sure everything and everyone ran on cue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(It) was impeccable, and those that are somewhat seasoned in their young lives to those that had never been in front of a mic before found their voices and their instruments ringing crystal clear to over 1,500 spectators who came and went throughout the two days,â&#x20AC;? said Kath Raeber. After 20 hours of musical acts, ranging from cello quartets, blues belters, balladeers, electric and acoustic guitar soloists, classicallytrained pianists, and a few brave unaccompanied vocalists, the judges came up with their top 10, who now go on to perform for
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Beamer Wigley, eight, performs a song that he wrote entitled The Beamer Blues for a panel of judges Sunday while taking part in the Our Kids Have Talent auditions at the Vernon Recreation Complex Auditorium. All auditioners will get a chance to play at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rarearth Music Festival. the $5,000 top prize at the gala event March 20 at the Rec Centre, which will also feature a family dance with some of the auditioning bands performing. All auditions have now been downloaded onto YouTube, and the top 10 can be rated with up to five stars on the video sharing site.
Comments can also be recorded. The public is welcome to have their vote counted by clicking on the star at YouTubeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Our Kids Have Talent 2010, said Raeber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a musician is one thing, but marketing yourself is huge,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While views on YouTube will produce a prize for
most viewed performance, it will not be the final say on who will be in the top three. The judges will make the final decisions.â&#x20AC;? The top 10 will not only receive cash prizes, with $2,000 going to second place, $1,000 to third, and $300 for the top seven, plus an array of gifts sponsored by Vernon
businesses, but a chance to play at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rarearth festival, which is being held over three days, Aug. 6 to 8. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner, James and the Country Gentlemen, performed on the Main Stage along with the likes of Grammy Award winner Buddy Guy, and all auditioners will once again be invited to play on Stage Right. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so impressed by the talent that OKH Talent produced last year that I decided to add Stage Right (a smaller stage) at the Rarearth Music Fest, which allowed for every auditioner to perform two songs in between the Main Stage acts,â&#x20AC;? said Raeber, adding she is still working on the complete lineup for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival. Some headliners include Maria Muldaur, Alfie Zappacosta, David Gogo, Jim Byrnes, Barney Bentall, Rumba Calzada and local up-andcomer Andrew Allen. A family day is also planned on the Sunday, which will feature â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;40s jazz and an afternoon of gospel with the Black Heritage Pioneer Singers and local recording artist Jon Buller of the Alliance Church. Tickets for the Our Kids Have Talent Gala March 20 (doors open at 5:30, show at 6:30) are $15, children under 12 are free, available at the Cracked Pot and the Vernon Recreation Centre. Information about the Rarearth Music Festival is available at www.rarearthjazzandbluesfest.com.
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Georges Bizet’s famed opera Carmen marks the sixth performance of The Met: Live in HD series, which will be transmitted live from New York via satellite in high definition into Vernon’s Galaxy Cinemas Saturday at 10 a.m. This particular production made its debut in New York Dec. 31 and has already been lauded by audiences and critics alike. One of the most popular operas of all time, Carmen “is about sex, violence, and racism — and its corollary: freedom,” said Olivier Award-winning director Richard Eyre about his new production of Bizet’s drama. “It is one of the inalienably great works of art. It’s sexy, in every sense. And I think it should be shocking.” Elna Garana sings the seductive gypsy opposite Roberto Alagna as the obsessed Don José. Barbara Frittoli sings Micaëla, and Mariusz is the toreador Escamillo. The opera will be conducted by Yannick NézetSéguin, one of the hottest young conductors in the world. A native of Montreal, where he studied piano at the Conservatoire, he completed his studies by master classes with renowned conductors, including the great Italian maestro Carlo Maria Giulini. As the artistic director and principal conductor of Montreal’s Orchestre Métropolitain since March, 2000, Yannick has dramatically raised the orchestra’s standards and popularity, sharing with his musicians rigor and passion for music of different styles. In September last year, he was unanimously chosen by the musicians to succeed Valery Gergiev as music director of the prestigious Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. The same year, he became the principal guest conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. In August, 2008, he made his acclaimed debut at the Salzburg Festival conducting the Mozarteum’s Orchestra in a new production of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette. General admission is $23.05, a senior is $19.90 and a child is $13.60 at the Galaxy Cinemas box office in the Shops at Polson Park. More information is available at www.cineplex.com/events.
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CONCERTS LIVE FROM THE MET Live transmission in HD from New York’s Metropolitan Opera House screens at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon, Saturday at 10 a.m. Features Bizet’s Carmen. General admission is $23.05, senior $19.90 child $13.60 at the box office. Info at www.cineplex.com/events. FIDDLE AND THE DRUM Alberta Ballet’s performance blending Joni Mitchell’s music and art at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Tuesday at 8 p.m. is now sold out. A waiting list is available at www.ticketseller.ca. RUSHING WILD PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY Presents Fragmented Pieces, a fusion of dance, drama, and music for three shows Jan. 22 at 7 p.m., Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 3 p.m at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. Tickets are $10 at the door or at Trinity United Church, 250-545-0797. KALAMALKA HIGHLANDERS PIPE BAND and the Arran Campbell Pipe Band host a Robbie Burns dinner/concert Jan. 23 at the Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and opening ceremonies and dinner will start at 6:15 with the piping in and address to the haggis, an ode to Burns, as well as dessert, singing, poetry, Scottish country dancing, and more. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for those 12 and under, available from any band member or phone Bob Thompson at 250-549-4336 FIREMEN’S BALL The Salmon Armenians play this event hosted by Silver Star Fire Rescue Jan. 23, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Chilcoot Ballroom, Silver Star Mountain Resort. Live and silent auction. Tickets are $30, available at the Remax office and Bugaboos in Silver Star village, or call Don Kassa at 250-545-0857 or Dayna Brown at 250-260-1810. OKANAGAN SYMPHONY OUR FUTURE Celebrating 50 years of classical music in the Okanagan with this celebration of youth, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Featuring performances by the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan, Colleen and Alicia Venables, the
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Roots, blues and jazz group The Lent Fraser Wall Trio, featuring Neil Fraser, left, John Lent and Shelby Wall, kick off of the Vernon Community Music School’s Brown Bag Concert Series Friday, Jan. 22 from 12:10 to 1 p.m. at the Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio, 3401 30th Ave. Bring a lunch, $5 admission and enjoy this amazing ensemble. Call the VCMS at 545-4977 for more information. Alexandra Babbel Vocal Ensemble and others. Tickets are $42 for adults, $36 for seniors and $16 for a student/child at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR Returning after 2008’s huge success and teaming up with Laugh out Loud as a fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce during Winter Carnival, internationally known comedians Ed Byrne, Dan Quinn, Glen Wool and Craig Campbell deliver hilarity at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
DANCES VERNON SINGLES CLUB invites all singles to their housewarming dance, at the Dogwood Hall in the Vernon Recreation Complex, Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight with the live sounds of Glory Days. Light lunch served at 10:30 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Ladies auxiliary presents Robbie Burns Night, Jan. 22 at the Oyama Community Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m., Highland dancers, haggis, roast beef dinner and dancing until midnight, music by Art Taylor. Tickets $15 each. Transportation available from Winfield. Call 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m. or e-mail lsdmjb@yahoo.com for more info. Adults only. ROBBIE BURNS DANCE Sing, dance and join the toast at this gala night of Scottish Canadian culture at Kingfisher Hall for the annual Robbie Burns Dinner, Jan. 23. Doors open at 5:30; traditional dinner of haggis and all the trimmings at 6:30. (Bring a green salad or dessert). One Camel Short and rising talent Katie van Dalfsen will provide the entertainment. Tickets are $10/adult, $30/family at Ashton Creek store and Tony Os. Kingfisher Hall is located 33 kilometres east of Enderby. THE KINGS OF CARNIVAL Mardi Gras masquerade Jan. 30 at the Schubert Centre. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Cajun and Creole buffet at 6:30 p.m. Dance to the sounds of The Kings from 8 to 11 p.m. Prizes for kings, queens & costumes. Silent auction, 50/50. A fundraiser for Seaton Secondary School band’s trip to New Orleans. Tickets $40 or $280 table of 8 available at the Vernon Winter Carnival, The Schubert Centre, www.TheKingsband.ca., or call 250-545-7777 to reserve.
FILM VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films held at the Vernon Town Cinema, 2910 30th Ave. Shows at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. All seats $6, in advance at the theatre box office and Bean Scene coffee house. Coco Before Chanel screens Monday. TUTU MUCH SPECIAL SCREENING Documentary about nine young dancers as they vie for a spot in The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, screens Sunday and Wednesday at Vernon’s Galaxy
ABBEYFIELD COFFEE HOUSE Next coffee house is Jan. 23 at the Falkland Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Children 12 and under are free. Dessert and nonalcoholic beverages available. All proceeds go to the Abbeyfield Salmon River House Society. ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong 546-6642. Every Wednesday and Thursday is a rockin’ jam session hosted by local guitar great Rudi Strauss at 9 p.m. ARMSTRONG INN (Saxon Pub), 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Sunday in the Spitfire Lounge is an invitational jam hosted by No Bad Days. Starts at 2 p.m. Musical equipment swap meet also takes place Sunday in The Hanger (ANAF hall) starting at 9 a.m. BLENZ COFFEE (formerly Portillo’s) 2706-30th Ave., 545-9599. Open mic night every Monday (even holidays) has moved inside for fall and winter season, 7-10 p.m. Hosted by Rory. Limited seating. Sign up early. BLUEGRASS JAMS Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7 until 9:30 p.m. Bring your acoustic stringed instrument, your voice, or both, and join the fun. $3 drop in fee. Call Sid at 250-549-1024. BLUE HERON PUB 7673 Okanagan Landing Road, 542-5550. Jam night with Cathy Ann Wells is every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. CLIFFS BISTRO & PUB Enderby, by the bridge. Open mic first and third Wednesday. Contact Ellie at 546-3795. COFFEE HOUSE Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. Every third Saturday of the month. Musicians and spoken word artists can sign up at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. Music starts at 7:15. January features The Creeks, a three-piece band with Bob Oldfield and Gerry Brunelle. Coffee and goodies are available by donation. Admission is $3 at the door. For info. call Sid at 250-549-1024. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Karaoke every Thursday and Saturday. Friday night DJ. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda every Wednesday and Sunday night. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. LAKE COUNTRY OPEN MIC is held on the first Sunday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 Sunday afternoon jams from 2 to 5 p.m. Sing? Play a musical instrument or just love to dance and listen? Come out and join the fun. It’s free. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 - 27th St, 542-3321. Jam on Sundays, hosted by Tim Reardon and Orio, immediately following Sunday night football. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent.
LIVE MUSIC ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. In the dining room, Thursday nights is live piano. Saturday is live vocals with Brenda starting at 6 p.m. Call for reservations. Everybody is talking about Lucy and the Lucky Four. See them tonight in the pub at 8:30 p.m. Pump your fist to heavy metal when Odinfist plays Jan. 22. $5 cover at the door. Salmon Armenians play Jan. 29 at 9 p.m. Tickets on sale now in the liquor store. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. No Bad Days play in the Spitfire Lounge tonight and Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. In The Hanger Jan. 23, local band New Clear Sound plays a show for 19 and over. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Music at 8 p.m.
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Live Wire LIVE MUSIC BLUE HERON PUB 7673 Okanagan Landing Road, 542-5550. Background instrumental guitar music by Les Copeland every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 25. 4607 - 29th Street, behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Dance to the music of Wyshbone tonight and Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for members, $6 for nonmembers. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Saturday, Half a Quorum, featuring Steve Todd, blend vocals to play blues, R&B, jazz soul and rock. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 ($14 for VJS members) at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup.
THEATRE 50 YEARS OF ROYALTY Back Stage Theatre presents this musical comedy by Michael Poirier during Vernon Winter Carnival. Dinner theatre at the Schubert Centre happens Feb. 2 to 6. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Licensed event. Tickets are $45, includes buffet by award-winning chef John Fournier, at the carnival office, 250-545-2236 or at the Schubert Centre.
UPCOMING COUNTERPOINT COMMUNITY CHOIR presents Sacred Treasures from classics to gospel Jan. 31 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701 32nd Ave. at Alexis Park Drive. Two concerts at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults; children under 12 are free, available from Shear Dimensions, 3412A Coldstream Ave., Phone: 250-549-5201. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN TAIKO Vernon Japanese Cultural Society presents the spirit and beauty of this Japanese-style drumming as performed by Raiden Taiko of Kamloops and Yamabiko Taiko from Kelowna during
Vernon Winter Carnival at the Performing Arts Centre, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. The Vernon Chidori-Kai Japanese Dancers will also perform. Tickets are $20/adult, $15 student/child at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. CIRQUE SUBLIME Winter Carnival flips cartwheels for its 50th anniversary with the high flying world of Adamo, starring Acrobazia Feb. 7 at the Wesbild Centre. Circus artists will demonstrate Chinese poles, aerial silks, hoop, trapeze, contortion and many more thrilling acts at 3 and 7 p.m. For tickets prices/seating, contact the Ticket Seller in the Performing Arts Centre, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. COUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCE The Amazing, Flying, Honky Tonk, Country and Western Juke Box Band is throwing a big Valentine’s Day dance, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Lumby Legion lounge. Featuring Paul Fisher on guitar, Les “Tex” Copeland on guitar and Charlie Fisher on drums. KEN HAMM Ken Smedley & The George Ryga Centre present this legendary acoustic delta blues and finger-style guitarist in concert on his 10th annual tour throughout the Okanagan. North Okanagan stops include Gallery Vertigo Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets at The BookNook, Vernon, 250-558-0668; Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets at Final Touch Gallery, Armstrong, 250-546-1941. THE EROTIC ANGUISH OF DON JUAN Old Trout Puppet Workshop presents story about the ghost of Don Juan repenting in hell for his sins. Part of the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Society and 2010 Cultural Olympiad, the production takes place at the Performing Arts Centre Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. (Warning: extravagant puppet nudity. Recommended for mature audiences.) Tickets are $25/adult, $23/senior and $20/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. VIENNA BOYS CHOIR World famous choir, with members ranging in age from 10 to 14, returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.50 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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some time now. In July, the society received fundLake Country is officially adding a ing from the district, and volunteers public art gallery to its list of ameni- began work on renovating the buildties. ing in the fall. The Lake Country Converting the forArt Gallery Society mer meat market into (LCAGS) is inviting all an art gallery proved members of the comto be more difficult munity to take part in and time consumits opening celebration ing than the LCAGS Friday, Jan. 22. had anticipated, said “A public art gallery McCoubrey. is not a place just for At one point, a artists,” said LCAGS decision was made president Sharon by the directors to McCoubrey. “There remove two smoke are a lot of people who The Lake Country Art Gallery rooms. The resulting have art in their lives and Coffee House officially rubble, weighing in and don’t even real- open Jan. 22. at 12 tonnes, had to ize it. Our mandate is be cleared out of the showing art and helpbuilding and hauled ing people to develop their interest away. in it.” McCoubrey is quick to thank the The gallery will provide more volunteers who helped with the renoopportunities for people to be active vations, and in particular, Eric Patrick in their community, and will be much who was responsible for much of the more than a place to purchase art, trades-related work. added McCoubrey. With the gallery complete, LCAGS There will be film screenings, is planning a membership drive, and installation works, multimedia pre- is exploring options for founding sentations, hands-on activities, work- memberships. More information will shops and a wide variety of other be available at the opening. programming. All those interested in getting The opening ceremony will feature involved with the gallery are asked to a formal ribbon cutting with local contact McCoubrey at 250-766-4406. politicians, followed by a reception The Lake Country Coffee House, where visitors can view the opening which shares the same building as exhibition featuring 27 works created the art gallery and has been open by Lake Country artists. for business since Jan. 1, will also be The LCAGS has been working holding its grand opening the same towards this month’s opening for evening as the gallery.
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alifornia piano man John Ondrasik’s fifth album Slice, under his Five For Fighting moniker, is easy listening start to finish, if you can make it that far. Ondrasik is a new model Bruce Hornsby, who after 9/11 has become Dean Gordon-Smith an everyman anthem writer. Ondrasik’s sound is palatable to many, being melodic and maudlin, and he’s one who could be placed in the sensitive singer/songwriter camp. Time runs against Five for Fighting on this album though, and there’s too much of it that seems to run empty.
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Ondrasik has found a formula that works, and he’s sticking to it. All too often, his compositions feature the same piano runs, similar melodic hooks and Xeroxed vocal phrasing. In short, he sounds the same. On Slice, beginning with the nostalgia-driven title track, to the happy-sad Note to the Unknown Soldier, and the introspective Tuesday, there’s a flat line that doesn’t vary. That’s too bad because Ondrasik has interesting lyrics, but his dynamics are in the back seat sleeping. Imagination is in short supply on Slice, and by the time the sweet vocal hook of Chances rolls around, it’s as if the album is set on a three-song repeat, and you’re on song four, set to recycle. Five for Fighting is a missing link between condominium rock, mall pop, and supermarket music – yawn.
Artists to talk at UBC Okanagan Morning Star Staff
Six acclaimed Canadian artists are visiting UBC Okanagan for the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) visiting artists series. The community is invited to attend the free lectures, starting Jan. 21 with Krisjanis KaktinsGorsline, a young painter from Winnipeg who will talk about his paintings, drawings and prints. His jarring, fragmented, and complex mixed-genre paintings have been shown in galleries in Montreal, Toronto, Long Island and California. His work has also been shown at Scope Art Fairs in Basel, Switzerland, Miami and New York City. Ka k t i n s - G o r s l i n e has a master of fine arts degree from Columbia University. Daniel Jolliffe, a media and visual artist whose interactive works and technology-based art projects have been shown around the world, will talk Jan. 28. On Feb. 4, Heather Passmore will speak about her conceptuallybased practice exploring the politics of taste, class and art using a variety of processes including digital and slide projections, painting, drawing, photography, sewing, and hand-cut stencils. Roja Aslani, a UBC Okanagan bachelor of fine arts alumnus with a master’s degree in sculpture from the Edinburgh
College of Art, gives a lecture Feb. 25. Isabelle Pauwels, who works in video and conceptual audio-visual installation exploring the intersection of documentary realism with the artifice of staging, talks March 4. March 25 is Pierre Hébert, an independent
filmmaker and performance artist. His latest performance project, Only The Hand, was presented as a 12-screen multilingual video installation last December in Montreal. All lectures begin at 6 p.m. in ART 103 (the arts building lecture theatre at UBC Okanagan.)
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Some brave residents take part in the fifth annual polar bear dip hosted recently by the Oyama branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The event at Wood Lake raised funds for the B.C. Firefighters Burn Fund and the Oyama legion. The branch then held an open house so participants could warm up.
Education critical to addressing suicide CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
There is something that can be done when a person feels someone is thinking about suicide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of fear and stigma around suicide,â&#x20AC;? said Sharon Durant, chairman of the Vernon Suicide Prevention Committee which is made up of a number of local service agencies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to do if someone is giving signs that they may be suicidal so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything.â&#x20AC;? The committee presents First Aid for Suicide with Gerard Hayes Thursday. Hayes is an applied suicide intervention skills training master trainer at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to show people how to recognize the signs and how and where to get them help,â&#x20AC;? said Durant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like CPR. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to do it and someone near you needs it, you cant help them the way you should.â&#x20AC;? Durant believes people can learn how to put things in context to assess the real risk. For example, a person may say in exas-
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if you accept the way theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling. Asking them how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling shows you care about them and accept them,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By talking, you may be able to help them get professional help and prevent something worse down the road. People are more likely to reach out to someone they know first rather than to a professional.â&#x20AC;? High school students may be asked by peers to keep secrets but anything to do with suicide is one secret they should never keep. School counsellors can show them how to get help. Suicide affects people of all ages from all cultural, religious, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds and is increasing affecting seniors. Durant has trained with Hayes and is enthusiastic about being able to bring him to the area as a speaker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent at giving an overview and teaching the skills people need to help anyone of any age who might have suicidal behaviours,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that by providing a place where people can talk about suicide, it is very helpful. At the vigil in Polson Park, a woman said
she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell us how important it was for her to be there and acknowledge her loss and know she was not alone.â&#x20AC;? The presentation will include two speakers on their personal experience of losing someone to suicide and service agencies will have resource material available. Anyone in need of immediate help should call the PIN Crisis Line at 250-545-2339. The free First Aid for Suicide presentation takes place Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. Child minding is available at no charge but people must register for it by Jan. 18 by calling 250-542-3114 (ext. 2120.) The Facts â&#x2013; In 2008, 487 British Columbians took their own lives with 95 of those from the Interior. It is estimated that there were 7,170 attempts. â&#x2013; At any given time, five per cent of the population is having thoughts of suicide with that number doubling for young women between 15 and 24. â&#x2013; In 2002, there were 3,548 deaths by suicide in Canada with fewer than 500 murders and about 3,000 traffic accident deaths.
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FIRST AID for SUICIDE Presenter Gerard Hayes Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Master Trainer Did you know? Suicide is a leading cause of premature death in Canada. In 2005, 3,743 Canadians took their own lives – an estimated 56,145 attempted to do so. Suicide affects people from all cultural, religious, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It claims the lives of people of all ages from the very young to the very old. We all have a role in the prevention of suicide, whether as individuals, communities and/or government. In fact, statistics show that you are more likely to have an opportunity to help someone who is at risk of suicide than you are of helping someone who is having a heart attack. Most people considering suicide are more likely to reach out to someone they know, rather than a professional. It is critically important for someone who is feeling suicidal to know that, whoever they turn to, that person will be open and understanding. Someone may be sending clues right now – would you recognize the signs? The Vernon Suicide Prevention Committee is hosting this information session on how to help individuals who may be having thoughts of suicide. This presentation will assist you in recognizing suicidal signs, how to find out if a person is suicidal and what to do to get them help. Gerard Hayes is an Applied Suicide Skills Trainer. Gerard works for Thompson Rivers University and plays a significant role on campus helping students with suicidal behaviour. He also educates staff and students alike on this important topic. Gerard brings an enthusiastic and positive approach to the subject of suicide. He has the ability to normalize what most people feel is taboo.
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Community Calendar ENDERBY SENIORS DANCE Jan.15 from 2 to 4 p.m., music by Wildwood, playing at the Enderby Seniors Complex.Everyone welcome. THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Fridays,11 a.m. to noon at People Place, by donation only. Contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo. ca THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Friday. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. 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 info., support and/ or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-5453572. B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Non-profit group working with the SPCA to help local horses in need. If you are interested in attending a meeting, becoming a member or would like to be a volunteer, call Kim at 250-215-0144. CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get cre-
JANUARY 15 CARNIVAL EVENT: WE KNOW YOU CAN DANCE Do you have what it takes to be a star? Auditions Jan. 23 at 2pm Village Green Mall centre court. Register by Jan. 15 at Vernon Winter Carnival office. Prizes: $1,000 worth of gift cards from merchants, gift from J.C. Bradley Jewellers. Finals Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m.,Vernon Performing Arts Centre. FREE TALK FROM BUDDHIST MONK Jan. 15, we welcome back Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Sanden at Vernon library, 300132 Ave., 7 to 8:45 p.m., on topic, “Peace of Mind in a Hectic World.” In this and following Friday classes, Sanden offers practical instructions on how to meditate, find peace of mind and lead a more peaceful life. Suggested donation $10 adult, $5 student. Call 250-5580952 or www.shantideva.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please. WONDERCAFÉ.LIVE! IN LUMBY will next feature John Lent, the Poet Laureate of the Okanagan, to introduce Poetry in Motion Amateur Night Jan. 15. All amateur poets invited to dust off the old poems and polish off the new ones and join us in a night of muse. Bring two poems and be prepared to talk about what they mean to you before you read them. Enjoy fair-trade coffee and a wonderful community spirit. All are welcome. Call Dave Bosomworth at 250547-6368 or e-mail at daboss1@telus.net for more information.
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ative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and the lives of others.
THE EDELWEISS SOCIETY MEETS Social night at People Place, 3402-27th Ave. at 7 p.m., first and third Friday.
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3 to 4:30 p.m. Sponsor: Vernon Alliance Men’s Group.
LADIES FRIENDSHIP BIBLE COFFEES Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a study-friendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. Call Jean at 250-5426468 or Shirley at 250260-3577. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETS Open meeting Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the health unit, 1440-14th Ave. Is your weight ruining your life? Whatever your problem with food, you are welcome at Overeaters Anonymous Call 9382253 for more information or see www.oa.org OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ Acoustic jam in Coldstream, Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. Tickets $3, doors open 7 p.m., show at 7:15 p.m. Call Dot if attending, so seats can be saved, 250542-4042. KNITTING CIRCLE AT GALLERY VERTIGO First and third Saturday
of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Drop in and join local fibre artist and passionate knitter Janet Armstrong, for knitters of all experience. Admission is a $5 donation to Gallery Vertigo’s Smarties Family Sunday Art Program. For more info., call 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com or e-mail info@ galleryvertigo.com DUPLICATE BRIDGE The North Okanagan Bridge Club meets Saturdays at 1 p.m., and Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Halina Centre. Canteen open Tuesdays and Thursdays. All bridge players welcome. Call Pat at 260-1300 for information. For learning games, call Ollie at 558-3709.
FREE AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES Bobby Bovenzi will be teaching Jan. 16; all are invited to come and try it out as a way of introducing this fun, familyfriendly way of moving to the beat of the drum. Class is 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at Yoga Matters 4114-25 Ave. Adults and children ages 10
and up accompanied by an adult are welcome. Contact Robin Ritchie at 250-545-9121.
FRIENDS OF THE VERNON MUSEUM AGM Jan. 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the museum, 3009-32nd Ave. Entertainment by singer Shery-Lynn Barker. VERNON YACHT CLUB EVENT Jan. 16 at 7 p.m., An Evening with Colin Jackson, president of Cooper Boating in Vancouver with extensive experience in sailing and rac-
ing. Members and nonmembers welcome. No charge, bar open. For more info., call 250545-5518.
THE VERNON SINGLES CLUB invites all singles to come to their dance Jan. 16. at the Dogwood hall at the Vernon Recreation Complex, 8 p.m. to midnight, with the live sounds of Glory Days. Light lunch served at 10:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. For info., call James at 275-0786 or Eva at 545-1179.
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3908 - 27th St • 250-545-7700 • faithbaptistvernon.com
Senior Pastor Erik Reimer Sunday
Youth Pastor Jason Dueck
9:30 am Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 am Morning Worship Service -
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Alexis Pk. Dr. at 32nd Avenue • 250-542-8613
CELEBRATING EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 TO 11:45 AM AT: THE SCHUBERT CENTRE - 3505 - 30th Ave., VERNON
Enjoy traditional services with organ & choir in a friendly, welcoming congregation
* Live Music * Joyful Messages * Reiki/Healing Circle Following Service
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9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service Rev. Dr. Ed Millin Sermon - “Places Where Heaven and Earth Meet”
Pastor Erik Reimer speaking
(nursery & toddler care avail for children under age 3) Sunday School for children age 3 - grade 5 Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study and Prayer Time
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 3300 Alexis Park Drive • (250) 545-0797
VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd AVENUE 545-7105
Saturday 6:30pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am
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OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH “A Country Church for Country Folk” At Head of the Lake Hall
All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”
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ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH
CANADIAN First Baptist 1406 32 Ave. REFORMED Phone 250-542-0128 CHURCH Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt
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CATHOLIC CHURCH
3205-27th St. • 250-542-3179 allsaintsvernon.co.cc
10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276
Sunday Services 7:45am Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 9:15am The Table* (Contemporary) 11:00am Choral Eucharist (BAS)*
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VERNON FAMILY CHURCH
Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978
Pastor Richard D. Schulz
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Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM
FAMILY WORSHIP
NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH
Pastor Dave Bootsma Sunday Worship 10:30am 3204 Alexis Park Dr.
www.newbeginningsvernon.ca
Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn
Jon Buller Band speaking Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
Community Baptist Church
4506 - 29th St 545-2927
Join us Sunday 10:00am Spending time in Worship and God’s Word
Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene
4911 Silver Star Rd. • 542-4028
Toddler Care available. Sunday School for ages 3-11 Pastors: Rick Corak & Eugene Harder Youth Ministries: Nathan Arkell
Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist 3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941
Sunday, January 17th
Welcome to P.V. Church
Sunday Morning Worship Service: Service: 10:15am Pastor Robert Murdock will continue his series on Acts from Acts 21: 1-26: “The Courage to Follow Through” Everyone Welcome! Programs for all ages
www.emmanuelvernon.ca
6161 P.V. Road
“Kids on the Rock” Gr 1-6 Wed Nights 6-7:30pm SENIOR PASTOR: LARRY WOELKE MUSIC: JULENE PONIPAL SUPPORT MINISTER: BRAD BREITKREUTZ
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HOW TO PLAY: Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. 090928
CAPRICORN DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Obstacles or challenges aren’t likely to keep you from accomplishing something close to your heart. Instead, any problems that occur are likely to help you focus like a laser beam.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 23) An important endeavor upon which many are depending isn’t likely to realize success under its present management. You may be asked to step up to the plate and direct the game.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) The thoughtful way you correct an associate will be greatly appreciated. Your purpose is not to punish or embarrass but to help the individual do a better job.
SCORPIO (OCT. 24-NOV. 22) Your unselfish attitude toward those who work at your side or who are important in your life is commendable. You’ll prove no sacrifice is too much to make on their behalf.
PISCES (FEB. 20-MARCH 20) Do not underestimate the impact of doing small, considerate deeds for others. Little things will mean more to people than you realize. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Although you like fun and games, you’re likely to derive greater satisfaction participating in serious undertakings. There will be plenty of time later for your playful pals. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) The pluses you have going for you are likely to be an effective blend of imagination and determination. Apply these abilities, and tackle some tough problems or projects. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Most of the difficult situations that confront you will be similar to past problems. Your extraordinary skill will save the day. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Most colleagues or associates might not be endowed with your staying power, so don’t depend on anyone but yourself to handle matters that require great patience. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) An assignment might not be accomplished without help and input from coworkers, so be sure to have proper backup available. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Adjustments can be made for something recently accomplished for which you weren’t properly compensated. It won’t be that you were forgotten; it merely took time to get the funds together.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 23-DEC. 21) You are likely to have the best ideas that will produce the greatest good for the largest numbers of your peer group. Don’t hesitate to speak up when needed. YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY In the year ahead, a number of little things could make a positive impact on your future that will affect your life immensely. Independently, they might not appear to be too spectacular but collectively they will reveal their worth.
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hearts and asking South to bid on with a first- or second-round control in hearts. Here, South would raise to six spades, but if South had three low hearts, five spades would be too high (unless hearts were 6-0). It is safer to ask for a singleton with two notrump. Then, when South rebids three hearts, North leaps majestically to six spades. Real bridge players don’t need Blackwood! If South doesn’t have a singleton, he rebids three spades (a minimum), three no-trump (a very good spade suit), or four spades (a maximum without an excellent suit). Yes, even then South might have the heart king, but West might have a
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Grist for mills not all bad
B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher come. Bell’s goal of selling a third of B.C.’s wood to Asia appears within reach. Whether it’s logs from private land (mostly here on Vancouver Island and regulated federally) or kiln-dried lumber from the Interior, sales to China in particular are where the main hope for recovery rests. The larger question for B.C. is to what extent logs from Crown land will be exported, as the Chinese weigh our cost versus that of Russian logs. These days there are two forest industries in B.C. There’s an old, inefficient one on the Coast and an Interior industry that’s a world leader in efficiency. The Truck Loggers’ Association represents the coastal harvesters, who are now saying bluntly to the B.C. government that their sawmills can’t compete with those in the Interior. They want the province’s rules for selling Crown logs relaxed to at least get some loggers back in the bush. B.C. has authorized some log exports from the North Coast, where there is no practical access to mills and where the resource has essentially been ceded to aboriginal people. The notion of expanding those exports southward is likely to be hot topic when the truck loggers hold their annual convention in Victoria next week.
One thing is certain about China. It will use its huge supply of cheap labour wherever it can. Forget shipping pre-fab roof trusses over there, for example. To re-roof an apartment building in Shanghai, construc-
tion workers hoist B.C. lumber up six floors by hand and build trusses in place with hammers and Swede saws. The B.C. and federal governments have been spending heavily on demonstration projects and construction
schools since 2002, trying to persuade the Chinese to build entirely with wood instead of concrete or steel. NDP forests critic Norm McDonald says Bell is overselling the gains made in China, which are mostly
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new construction in the Okanagan Valley. That’s the future. Right now, the question is log sales. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Sarah â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mollyâ&#x20AC;? Berkholtz We regret to announce the death of Sarah â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mollyâ&#x20AC;? Berkholtz on January 11, 2010 at Hospice House, Vernon at age 84 years. Molly came to Vernon in 1990. Survived by her loving husband Carl, daughter Rose Sanford, Maple Ridge, three sons, Ken & Lowell of Armstrong and Ron (Loni) Berkholtz of Maple Ridge. Five grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews and extended family. Donations in memory of Molly may be made to North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27 Ave., Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4. Good bye â&#x20AC;&#x153;Molly My Darlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?.
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was born on January 28th, 1926 at Swift Current, Saskatchewan and was called Home to be with her Lord on January 12th, 2010 at the age of 83 years. Eva valiantly endured an immense battle for the past six years after having suffered a severe stroke in 2003 which changed her life dramatically. Eva will be lovingly remembered by her husband Chester, to whom she was married for 61 years; four children, Cyril (Roberta) Tench of Chilliwack, B.C., Darlene (Mark) Johnson of Abbotsford, B.C., Patricia (Arnd) Beckmann of Vernon, B.C. and Graham (Faith) Tench of Abbotsford, B.C.; nine grandchildren; numerous chosen children and grandchildren whom she cared for over the years; six sisters, Bertha (Ken) Akers of Brittania Beach, B.C., Ruth (Bob) Dunham of Hedley, B.C., Darlene (Bud) McFarland of Nanoose, B.C., Dianne (Garry) Rabel of Prince Rupert, B.C., Evelyn Waddel of Chilliwack, B.C. and Carol (Gary) Zielke of Langley, B.C.; two brothers, Harry Toews of Princeton, B.C. and Walter (Margaret) Toews of Vanderhoof, B.C.; one sister-in-law, Mary Toews of Chase, B.C.; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman Toews and Paul Toews; and one brother-in-law, Bill Waddel. The Funeral Service will be held at the Church Of God on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Art Lange officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Eva was a member of the Vernon Stroke Recovery Club so as an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in her memory to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9M9 or to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan, P.O. Box 3619, Stn. Main, Guelph, Ontario N1H 9Z9.
was born on February 4th, 1935 at Stoughton, Saskatchewan and was called Home to be with his Lord and Saviour on January 11th, 2010 at the age of 74 years.
A new pacemaker implant saved Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Now he can spend more time with his grandfather. Max underwent surgery to implant a new kind of pacemaker, one with technological advancements unavailable just 5 years ago. Every time you give to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, you fund research that leads to medical breakthroughs, like the one that saved Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.
The family wish to thank the nursing staff at The Gateby for the wonderful care they gave to Eva while she was a resident there.
Ed will be lovingly remembered by his wife Hertha; their children, Art Willman of Lumby, B.C., Wendy (Jay) Morgan and Brenda (Dan) Streichert of Vernon, B.C. and Tara (Tory) Romailler of Lavington, B.C.; eight grandchildren, Kailee, Justin, Sean, Kaitlin, Nicholas, Jordan, Jenna and Joshua; his sisters and brothers, Margaret (Arnold) Haller of Salmon Arm, B.C., Hilda (John) Loewen of Kelowna, B.C., Ernie Willman of Saskatchewan, Liz (Calvin) Phillips of Parson, B.C. and Annabel (Gordon) Conway of Lumby, B.C.; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by one infant grandson, Riley Morgan on December 2nd, 2006; and two brothers, Vernon (Vern) Willman on August 29th, 2002 and Elmer (Al) Willman on March 27th, 2009. Those wishing to pay their last respects to Ed may do so at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 15th, 2010 from 9:30-10:30 A.M., after which interment will take place in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. A Celebration Of Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will follow at the Vernon Family Church, 3508-25th Avenue at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Dithmar Molzahn ofďŹ ciating. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Ed to the Alzheimer Society Of B.C., #1023402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1 or to the charity of their choice. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the nurses and care aids of Polson Special Unit for the wonderful, loving care they gave to Ed during the past 13 months.
The love and compassion shown to her is very much appreciated and will never be forgotten. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Dora “Dodie” Eleanor Corner We regret to announce the death on January 12, 2010, of Dodie at the age of 87 years. Dodie was predeceased by her brother Thomas Morris and is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, John (Noric House); two daughters, Marion (Larry) Fisher of Coldstream and Cindy Corner of Vernon; one son, Gary (Colleen) Corner of Coldstream; four grandchildren; Scott, Ryan, Carmen (Tim) and Shannon (Bert) and sister Mary Anderson of Maple Ridge. Dodie had been a resident of the Okanagan Landing and Vernon area for 58 years. She was a member of the Vernon Golf and Country Club since 1965 and belonged to the same Wednesday bridge club for 43 years. She was also a long time member of the Trefoil Guild (Girl Guides). Dodie was a very gentle, kind and dignified lady. She will be dearly missed by her family and many good friends. The family would like to thank Dr. George Borchert, Dr. Ed Hardy, Dr. Humer, the nurses at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the nurses on 4A at Kelowna General Hospital for their compassion and excellent care. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Vernon Golf and Country Club on Monday, January 18, at 2:00 p.m. with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. Those wishing to make donations in memory of Dodie may do so to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation (Tower of Care). Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155 WWW.BCCLASSIFIED.COM Over 10,000 classifieds online, updated daily!
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Kal Tire is Canada’s largest independently owned tire dealer servicing the commercial and consumer markets throughout Canada. The company is headquartered in Vernon, BC, and has over 220 company-owned and associate dealer stores, 10 retread facilities, 1 OTR plant, 4 warehouses and approximately 3,500 employees. Kal Tire’s Information Services (IS) team is looking for an accomplished Senior Business Analyst to guide us in defining and delivering technology solutions for Kal Tire. In particular, this position will have an important role in the definition and delivery of a new Point of Sale/Store system for Kal Tire. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with extensive analytical experience and a passion for improvement! You will be a key contributor for this important project and for other technology initiatives. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501–48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by January 30th, 2010.
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250-545-0883 250-306-6610
EXCAVATING
Quality Workmanship & Reasonable Rates
Call Steve: 250.307.8925
or Email: sleggett@aqua-prosystems.ca
- Hot Water Tank Replacement (gas/electric) - Plugged Drains, Water Softeners - Kitchen/Bathroom Renovations - New Construction *Certified
309-7008
WINDOWS & DOORS “For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
DECKING
Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
FLOORING /TILING
• TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) • HARDWOOD & LAMINATE INSTALLATIONS 16 • FLOOR REFINISHING Years Experience
For Free Estimate Call Chris:
CELL 250-540-0025 HOME: 250-542-6277 TOP QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP
Vernon Salmon Arm 250-550-4598
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
GUTTERS • Seamless Gutters • Vinyl & Hardi Plank Siding • Fascia & Soffits • Exterior Painting
( 250 ) 542-4492
250 550 7900 250-550-7900 PAINTING SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
308-9783 549-5140
References • All Work Guaranteed Totally Reliable & Friendly Service
GENERAL LABOUR
• General Labouring • Yard Clean-Up • Dump Runs • Home Maintenance • Snow Shoveling FOR THE THINGS YOU DON’T HAVE TIME FOR! Darrel: 250-503-7818 Doug: 250-306-5174
TAX REBATES - Call Us??? Us ??? CREW WITH FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED QUALITY RATES
549-0115 Mike Howe 20 yrs. experience Guaranteed & Professional! Free Estimates
BOOKING FOR SPRING!
B: 503-0681 C: 503-6273
You Belong
DRYWALL
HERE!
All Your Drywalling Needs
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
VINYL DECKING • ALUMINUM RAILING Marcel Labrecque, 15124 Middle Bench Road Fax: 250-548-4045 Owner/Operator Oyama, B.C. V4V 2C4
CONTACT
mountridge flooring & tiling
SUPERIOR DECK LTD
Kelowna Winfield 250-212-3075
QUESTIONS?
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
DARCY’S PLUMBING
Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AQUA-PRO SYSTEMS
Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
www.vernonmorningstar.com
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
You Belong
HERE!
JOB JAR II
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
No job too small! Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
250-542-8368 (Home)
SIDING
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing
HARDI-PLANK
SOFFITS
FASCIA
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 542-5925 GUTTERS
DECKING
RAILING
Nu-Look Homeworks
S&G CONTRACTING
Hardi-Plank Siding Specialist
PATIO COVER
Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences * Landscaping
• Hardi-plank Siding • Facia • Soffits • All exterior renovations • Free estimates • All work guaranteed CALL DAVE 250-306-0426
L&R Home Improvements • Renovations • General Repairs • Paint • Tile • Laminate • Hardwood • Baseboard • Trim • Door & Window Repair• Sinks • Counter Tops • Cabinets • Blinds
Call Len (250)558-5038
“Framing to Flooring”
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Ron @ 250-309-0435 or 250-542-1419 nu_lookhomeworks@shaw.ca
ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION Journeyman Carpenter • Renovations • Remodelling • New Construction
Kevin 250-308-9592
RED TRUCK RENOVATIONS Free Estimates & Creative Ideas for Bathrooms, Offices, Basement Suites, Kitchens & More! Excellent Craftsmanship.
Mike 250-938-8133
an ad in this directory
Old World Craftsman Renovations • QUALITY • PRICE • SERVICE
EVERYTHING FROM FOUNDATION TO FINISH Concrete, Framing, Flooring - Tile & Hardwood, Painting, Finishing
Alex
250-307-1726
Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
HANDYMAN HANDS
AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS
Insurance Claims • Strata Maintenance • Kitchens • Bathrooms Basement Finishing • Painting • Flooring • Decks • Fences & more! Quality Workmanship • Over 30 Years Experience
McLennan • Thompson
R E N O VAT I O N S
BUYING? SELLING? • Complete Renovations • Concrete Forming • Sub Trades Provided
• Home Makeovers • s Small & Large Projects Free E timate Free Es Professional Building & Renovating stimates Bathrooms, Kitchens, Additions, Decks Woodworking - Painting - Flooring - Fencing
Terrence John Interiors
Pat Greg 250-549-0784 • 250-309-2570
Bathroom Renovations ALL TILE INSTALLATION WET AREA REPAIRS
Tubs, Toilets, Sinks, Faucets Installed Custom Built Showers (Reg & Invalid)
ALL WORK GUARANTEED OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
1-800-88-HANDY
Call Dave at 250-515-1834
The Hardi Joys
TIM 250-307-8772
STUCCO Developments Ltd.
Home Insurance will cover exterior damage to Aluminum or Vinyl siding, but it will not pay for a betterment (i.e. Hardi Plank). Our quotes are so close to what some of the big restoration companies charge for vinyl siding, but it’s much better quality!
HEATING Mixed Metal Contracting
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
CONTACT
Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
Laursen Electric Commercial Residential Service New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured
250-550-7900
Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242
www.thehardijoys.com
Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
250-275-3058
ELECTRICAL
BEFORE
AFTER
Ph: 307-0387
www.bellemeade.ca
Exterior Finishing & Renovations
CARWAY STUCCO 25 + years Experience
• Quality and affordable custom homes. • Home renovations and upgrades. • Interior and exterior finishing. • Trailer rentals and excavator services.
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
Licensed Insured WCB • Seniors Discount
Belle Meade
Phone: 260-8609
Heating ducts & Custom Fabrication “Anything in Metal” • Furnace & Heat Pump Installation • Residential/Commercial Ventilation • New Construction/Renovations Also Serving Westside Rd
Phone Mike: 306-3499
Rick & Barb Joy Specializing in: James Hardi Siding, Shingles, Board & Batten. Soffits, Fascia, Trim & Dressing.
250-546-3574 Serving the North Okanagan
You Belong
HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
WINDOW CLEANING
WINDOW CLEANERS • Residential • Commercial and Construction clean • Higher Quality, Lower Prices
Holiday Seasons Cleaning
250-307-3760
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892 EFT classes Jan 16 at The Threads That Bind us, 10am, Pre-register. 250-547-2316
Education/Tutoring E.S.L Tutor highschoool or adults. $25/hr. Call Donna 778-473-0013.
Financial Services REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 866-888-8681 www.4pillars.ca
Personal Care Chauffeuring Children, Students, Seniors Shopping for Seniors Park and Lake Strolling Sightseeing or Swimming Airport Pick-up and Drop-off Doctor’s visits and Shopping Chartering Car for Sightseeing Go to Work or School Transporting Small Items Service for Seniors
1-250-307-6328
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPERS AVAILABLE Personal, small business and corporate, A/P, A/R, payroll, all returns & statements. Experienced. 250-309-2056, 250-558-0312.
Small Ads work! Cleaning Services INDIGO Cleaning Services. Residential & Commercial. 30 years exp. 250-545-1359. MATURE lady willing to clean houses Mon-Fri. Vernon & Armstrong area. Call (250)546-0166, 250-540-0038 THINK Freedom Housekeeping / Get back to your Ahh... Weekly, biweekly, monthly or on call. Quality work, personalized service. Call Em at 250-542-3765 or ea3765@ telus.net
Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM. YEAR END TAX CREDIT GRANITE SALE. 36SQ’’ WITH UNDERMOUNT SINK, $2599. 250-870-1577, 763-8303 SHOWROOM: 1115 GORDON DR. QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces. 156 colors. 10yr guarantee. Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Electrical LICENSED ELECTRICIAN vation & new residential & cial projects. Quality work, tive rates Senior’’s Call Art 250-486-7430
- Renocommercompetidiscount.
Home Improvements NATURAL WOOD FLOORING Fir, Hemlock & Pine www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388
Rubbish Removal ✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com
Call 250-307-8998
Feed & Hay FIRST crop alfalfa & second crop alfalfa. Sm. square bales. Armstrong 250-546-3371. GOOD quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 250-542-9419, 250-309-5956. HAY FOR SALE 250-546-9763
Hay for sale $50/bale. or trade. (250)838-6288 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. MCLEERY Ranch Hay Sales, grass & Alfalfa-grass, $7/bale, haylage $55/bale, 250-546-0420, 250-309-1470
Pets ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats
Please help Honey! She’s a homeless young mom who bravely raised two kittens. Now spayed, tattooed and vaccinated, she needs someone to give her loving care Beagle, adult male purebred, neutered, loveable, obedient, good companion & family dog. (250)550-0419 BEAUTIFUL min pin cross jack Russell puppies, 3 males, 2 females, ready to go now, $450. (250)546-2812
Bull dogs (English) female, pet quality, red & white, CKC reg. born Oct. 9/09, micro chipped, all shots incl. For more info call (250)309-7115 Bullmastiff X American Bulldogs for sale. There are 3 females left, and already have first shots and dewormed. They are dark brindle. Please contact us at 250-549-6806, anytime of the day. Free Kittens to good home. 250-938-4920. MINIATURE & Standard Poms, all colors, vet checked. $400 each. 250-833-5785 MINIATURE & Standard Poms, all colors, vet checked. $400 each. 250-833-5785 PUREBRED Bichon puppies, both male & female, 1st shots, dewormed, litter trained, microchipped for identification, wonderful family pets w/great disposition. 250-832-4923.
Appliances BEST DEAL! Washers, Dryers & Stoves. Starting at $100 and up. (250)549-3781 Black Frigidaire D/W, exc.working cond. $50. 250-558-5011. FIGIDAIRE S/S fridge w/icemaker & Frigidaire self clean stove, Pair $1250 obo. Beaumark dryer & Moffat washer, Pair $250 obo. 250-307-5229.
Livestock
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Portable dishwasher, exc. cond. $100. Portable washer spin machine, has agater, great for cabin $75. (250)545-1454 * WINTER CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW Save an extra 30-50% off our low priced items! Selling scratch & dent Brand names you can trust. Prices that can?t be beat. Come in & check us out. SMART CHOICE LIQUIDATORS. 3124 30th Ave, Downtown Vernon 250-549-5010. Unit #4-2720 Hwy 97N, Kelowna, 250-712-9855.
Auctions $$
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SAVE THOUSANDS!
Buy where the dealers buy & save
GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
Call Auction World 250-765-5282
Farm Equipment 1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor, good/cond, $2150 250-5454209, cell 250-306-8333 Peter Ariens 931 garden tractor, w/20 hp, Kohler engine rebuilt 2 years ago, Hydro static drive,like new blade, and PTO snow throw, tab w/wiper & warning lights, large grass bagger, 48” rotary mower. $900. 250-838-2228.
Firearms RUSSIAN SKS’’s - Special Selection, cleaned, oiled & inspected, $299. Ammo - 1120 RDS-Case $195. 12 ga shotgun ammo & clay targets $99. Quality Firearms. Weber & Markin, The Okanagans Professional Gunsmiths for over 25 yrs. 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kelowna, (250)762-7575
Fruit & Vegetables FRESH FROZEN BLUEBERRIES
APPLES
SPARTAN, GOLDEN & RED DELICIOUS, AMBROSIA
45
¢
LB.
DISCOUNTS ON CASE LOTS Open 7 days a week • 7am - 7pm
PLEASANT VALLEY FRUIT 7885 Hwy 97A, Vernon
Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD. $160 Mixed, $200 Fir, $220 Birch, $250 Apple incl.delivery. 250-546-3505. FIREWOOD For Sale. We have apple or birch or fir or mixed. Delivery Available. (250)260-7932
Firewood. Buck your own from newly falled birch $65/cord. limited quality, near Ashton Creek Store. 250-838-2655 FREE pallets for firewood behind The Morning Star building next to the big blue bin. 250-542-3558. MIXED LODGEPOLE pine and fir: $180 per cord; seasoned, split and delivered. Mixed hardwood / fruitwood $200 per 3/4 ton truckload. All wood dry and ready to burn. Call Rod at 250 548 3723
Livestock
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed
Call Paul: 250-938-0868
Farm Services WOOD CHIPS HOG FUEL
Farm Services BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL, Junk Removal fr. $75., Bin Rentals fr. $125.
Firewood/Fuel
Appliances FREE - Speedqueen Clothes Dryer. (250)503-5188 MAYTAG HD dryer & Moffat super capacity washer $300 pair. 250-309-4131. PORTABLE Moffat Dishwasher Quiet Motor, exc/cond, $150 (250)503-1851
Saturdays at 11 am
Animal Care Society
Kitchen Cabinets QUALITY GRANITE, Let the Beauty of Nature Inspire Your Home, Update Your Kitchen with Quality Granite Countertops @ Affordable Prices. Free In-home Estimate Serv. 250-878-7040 Call Joe.
www.vernonmorningstar.com
BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS
PINE Firewood for sale. Drycut & Split to 16” length. Shortbox p/u $70, Longbox p/u $85. We load. You haul. call (250)545-6461
Split Fir, $140/cord, free local delivery. (250)309-5488 WOODY’’S FIREWOOD 7 days a week. Stacked on the truck, full cords, fir $190, pine $160, split & delivered. Vernon area.
Call anytime 250-306-6029
Furniture 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1695 Can deliver. call 1- 250-550-6648, 250-550-6647 BRAND new Sectional couch with ottoman, microfiber (2 colors to choose from) $899 call 1-250-550-6647
FRENCH provincial red couch & love seat, good cond. $350. Microwave $20 (250)542-3450 HIDE-A-BED, upholstered rocker, & coffee table 20x48 complete pkg $100. 250-549-1093. KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647
KINGSIZE bed 4-posts w.oak frame & 6 drawers, exc.cond $200. 250-547-6967. Oak Pedestal Dining table, 6 chairs, 20” leaf, 2-matching bar chairs$650 (250)838-6060 QUEEN pillowtop mattress, box. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 QUEEN size memory foam mattress. Brand New! Retail $1400 sell $495 250-550-6647
SOLID OAK dining room set, with extenders & 8 chairs, $400. Four bar stools, steel frame, dark green, $200. Excellent cond. 250-308-8810
Garden Equipment CRAFTSMAN 7hp snowblower $300. Free p/up dead lawntractors, snowblowers. (250)260-5819 CRAFTSMAN 7HP snowblower $350. Free p/up dead lawntractors, snowblowers. 250-260-5819.
Heavy Duty Machinery CASE 580 Super L, 4x4 backhoe, $28,500. Case 580 B backhoe. $10,000. Kabota DT 245, 4x4 tractor loader and rear $9800. 547-8993 GREAT for farms or job site- Case 1835 Skidsteer (Bobcat) diesel $9000 obo. 250-549-0441
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB COVERS - Custom fit to any tub - We measure your tub & deliver at no charge - We have cover lifters
Misc. for Sale CASH & CARRY SALE 4173092 TOMORROW! Sat. January 16
FIXED LOW PRICES You Pay Cash, We Pay Tax
*STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012.
(West of Greyhound)
Starchoice Sattelite TV, c/w 2-receivers, 2-remotes, all manuals for each. Quad h/u on dish. First $200 takes all. Kenwood stereo system c/w all manuals and h/u manuals. Excellent working order $300. Ken 250-558-5594 lv msg.
Vernon Medical Clinic
FRONT DOOR!
23” Toshiba TV with built-in DVD, couple years old $200 firm. (250)260-3190
25 gallon fish tank, all accessories $35. (250)260-3500 2 chest freezers $350. 26” Flat screen TV $50. Starchoice HD receiver $100. 250-308-8999 2-FRAMED embroideries, original “Modern Women” 28-36. $300/ea or $450 pair obo. 250-558-3656.
2-FRAMED embroideries, original “Modern Women” 28-36. $300/ea or $450 pair obo. 250-558-3656. 52” Zenith TV, perfect for Wii games. $500 obo. 250-545-6638. 8N Ford tractor, w/snowblade, tire chains, new battery, converted to 12 Volt system, 3.hitch, runs excellent. $2200. 250-545-6317.
ADULT male rollerblade’’s, new $80, asking $10. (250)275-0995 AIR hockey table 39X67 $150 obo. Washer & dryer pair $275 obo. Highback armchair, ivory $50. 250-558-9969.
Cast iron wood stove (50,000 BTU’s) used 1 season, new cost $2450. Asking $1500. (250)546-8768 CLASSIC COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS Quality cabinets at factory direct prices. 250-549-2875.
Desk. $50. China cabinet. $150. Filing cabinets. $15. Full size electric piano. $200. 250-545-2723. King size bed, headboard & bedding $150. 250-558-0785 MURPHEY bed, Price neg. subject to you taking it away. 250-542-5595. NEED BUILDING PLANS New home or renovations Call North Okanagan Blue Print 250-558-8791
Need weekend/evenings body-work on older Honda Accord. Quotes call 250-558-3656 NIKE FREE runners ,Youth size 5.Brand new.Still in box, never worn. Paid $125. Sell for $60.00. 250-549-1489.
2 PERSON Beachcomber hottub, $2000 obo. 250-503-8987, 250-541-0782.
SOLID oak desk, $100, Microwave Oven, like new $75, Ladies skates size 10 $20, Wine bottles $8/case, (250)542-8670
FIR BARK MULCH Shavings & Sawdust
10-90 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
ANY ITEMS UNDER $500
must include prices(s) in ad (EXCLUDING PET ADS)
9.40
includes gst
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003
Solid wood dining table, bowed carved legs, 4-matching chairs $50. 250-260-8997.
ECKANKAR helps you experience each day from a spiritual perspective. For a recorded message call Eckankar at: 250-307-6677
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Garage Sales
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Desks, File Cabinets, Lamps, Tables & Miscellaneous Stuff
Office Desk $50 Good used toilet, bone color $50 OBO, (250)838-6288 Pedestal sink (w/taps) $75, Brass & glass tea trolley $25 250-542-4139 PROPANE BOILER 130,000 BTU per hr, excellent cond. $500.250-549-5143. RENOVATION SALE 10/10 Kitchen upper & lower cupboards for sale, no counter top. $550. 250-558-5598. RENOVATION SALE 36” bathroom vanity. No countertop $150. 250-558-5598.
PENGUIN MFG 306-5706
Misc. for Sale Solid Maple 9-drawer dresser w/mirror $100. Blue ceiling light fixture end table lamps $20. 250-542-2156.
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Steel arched building, 35x70, still in crate. Call for info (250)546-6114 **STORAGE: Boats and RVs any size. Seasonal and household goods. Elephant Storage Centre. Safe, affordable storage. 6136Okanagan Avenue. 250-549-2255. THE Prestige Hotel has FREE Tubs avail. Please inquire at hotel at 4411-32nd street or call 250-558-5991.
Two Antique Singer treadle sewing machines avail. Both need TLC. Pair $10. 250-545-3439.
Misc. Wanted 10-12” Double compound miter saw in great shape. 250-549-1093.
Acreage for Sale 2 flat grassy acres in Willowbrook, w/5yr old Modular home in excellent cond. New 2 stall barn, directly across from Community riding ring & private park w/miles of trails. $329,000 250-498-2082 READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $245,000 GST.obo. 250-547-6932.
Apt/Condos for Sale 2-BDRM totally renovated, close to downtown Vernon. $159,900 (250)826-2284
Condo in newer Lake Country development, 2bdrm, 2bath 842 sq.ft 6appl, Pool, Gym, Hottub, Lounge Move in Now $269,900 and save the GST Contact 250-550-0399
For Sale By Owner 4172603 BEST CREEKSIDE
CONDO AT SILVERSTAR 101, 9812 Silver Star Road
WANTED: Copper & brass radiators, pipe, wire, etc. Cleanup of accumulations (250)546-3556 WANTED: Non-working large welders & large cooling units. (250)546-3556
Sporting Goods N/Y Resolution helper, a Bowflex Powerpro c/w lat tower & leg extension $625 obo. 250-549-1093.
• Largest 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Creekside • Ski in, ski out to the door • $359,000 (GST already paid)
POWER plates. Full workout in just minutes per day! Call 1-250-260-0781.
Tools DELTA 10” Three wheel Bandsaw $100, Delta 8” Benchtop Drill Press $100 (250)309-6070
DEWAULT 14.4volt cordless drill, 1/2 chuck, 2-batteries, & case. $120. 250-542-5698. DREMEL 16” Variable Speed, Scrollsaw $75, Senco Sheathing Stapler, 16GA. 13/4” $25 (250)309-6070
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SKI CONDO
250-306-2719 For more information see listing 26227 at...
$199,900. Great location spacious 3 level ground entry end unit condo. 3bdrm, 1.5bath updated w/new appl. insuite laundry, AC, rear private deck, 5’ crawl space for storage, 1 prkg stall. Make this your new home. Contact (250)260-5822 3YR old townhouse 2bdrm, 1bath, vaulted ceiling, oversized single garage, FS, WD, 1100sqft. 3508 24th Ave. $230,000 Firm (250)308-6999
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Houses For Sale
For Sale By Owner 5 BEDROOM 4 Bathroom Solid East Hill Home Over 3000 sq.ft. $479,900 250- 542-6525 No Agents Please NEWLY reno’’d 4bdrm 2bath, Lumby home, on large flat lot, $289,000. 250-558-9988
Predator Ridge Home, 4bdr, walkout, games rm as well as theater rm. Close to all amenities. (250)542-8146
Houses For Sale
FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon 250-549-7258
******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576
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6bdrm, large master, 3baths, vaulted ceilings, open concept, potential suite, over sized garage. 5812 Teal Dr. $494,500. 250-558-1568. CLEAN 4-bdrm + den, 3-bath, garage, lower Middleton Mtn, large fenced yard, exc/view. 2010 Assessment $347,000 Asking $330,000 call Antonio, RCR Roofing, 250-309-4704 Appt only WHY RENT when you can Own? Rent to Own 4br house in Vernon’s East Hill. 5K down from $1850/mo. call Chris 250.546.9067
Mobile Homes & Parks
Real Cute Cottage 2 bedroom, fully furnished, parking, utilities included. Services optional for seniors. Phone 250-545-0470 or 250-549-8367. Ask for Elly for showing
FOR sale Mobile home 12x51 @ #40 1600 43 ave Vernon $29,000 Phone 250-545-5987 to view.
Acreage SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop. $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres. $800.000. 15.9 acres. $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.
Apt/Condo for Rent
DISTRESS SALES 250-549-7258
1 BDRM apt. across from Schubert Centre, ground level, heat & hot water included in rent. $650/mo. + util. 250-308-8500
Mobile Homes & Parks
Mobile Homes & Parks
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
Lots available in Vernon, Sicamous & Salmon Arm For more information, call
250.832.6699 or Toll Free: 1-800-900-7422
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE? has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.* has new listings hitting the market daily. Why not call a agent today at Vernon 549-4161; Armstrong 546-3119; Lumby 547-9266; Enderby 838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/07
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 1 - 3 PM
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
MORRIS MANOR
The CLIFFS 1 bedroom suite
850/mo
$
Available immediately
Spacious one bedroom suite. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more info. call
2 bedroom suite
975/mo
$
Available January 1, 2010 F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, plus heat, hot water and hydro all included. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-8989
250-542-1701
ONE BEDROOM • $600
Discover the Secret!
ADULT (no one under 20) bldg. Sorry no pets./If you are into parties, drugs do not even apply. Non –smoker perferred, and clean. References please. Hydro not incld. 250-558-5020/ for interview or leave msg.
Hawthorn Lane Renovated town homes with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable living. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 &2 bedroom apartments
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
… in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P
EVERGREEN GARDEN APARTMENT
To view, call
3800 28A ST., VERNON
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977
Under new management 1 & 2 bedroom, newly renovated, fridge, stove, AC, vertical blinds, hardwood Àoors, and in-suite storage. No smoking, family friendly. Small pets welcome with pet deposit and applicable conditions. Senior discount and other incentives.
Scenic Setting PICTURESQUE spectacular sunsets, garden walking Cozy 1 bedroom distance to all amenities. apartment, conveniently 1 bdrm garden painted, apt. located & freshly management. N/PExcellent $520/mo. Avail. Aug. 1
542-5202 610. NP. 250-503-2091
Arrange for viewing with Marion 250-549-0440.
Westmount Apts
Valleyview Apartments
$
1604 - 31st Street
2 bdrm apartment available. 50+ Senior Building No pets, no smoking, covered parking, elevator, laundry.
✔ 40+ ✔ 1, 2 Bedroom & Bachelor Suite ✔ Incl: Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry No Smoking / No Pets
250-545-7251
250-558-9696
1 & 2bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, close to Schubert-Centre, $650/mo. & $750/mo. Avail No. 250-260-8454. 1000SQ.FT 2bdrm apt. near golf course, new flooring, gas f/p, skylight, 5-appl. very clean, covered & uncovered prkg. sm. pet ok, $1200/mo. Avail. Feb 1. Located in Vernon (250)306-2139 1-BDRM apartment available, newly renovated, f/s, central loc, $650/mo 250-558-1153
1BDRM, in bright, clean bldg incl. heat, h/w, elevator, prkg, locker, N/S, N/P, 45, Starting $650?. 250-550-4069
Open Houses
Open Houses
1bdrm bungalow, quiet fully furnished, full cable & util. N/S, N/P, single person, weekly rates $660/mo. (250)558-6837 1bdrm executive condo, fully furnished, luxuriously appointed at Predator Ridge $1200. util/incl. (250)308-1985
Spotless end unit in ‘Roxborough by the Creek’! Overlooks green space with mountain views. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, spacious master w/walk-in closet & ensuite. Soaring vaulted ceiling in living room to second level, gas fireplace. Sliding door to fenced backyard. Double garage with workbench and sink. Vernon
Priscilla & Company
250-549-7050 info@okanaganhomes.com
Apt/Condo for Rent
ALEXIS PARK MANOR
FRESH paint, very clean 2bdrm, 2full bath unit, W/D, DW, located close to downtown w/assigned parking & street parking. N/S, small pets neg. $850/mo ?. Avail now. 250-549-1439.
• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
Imperial Court, 2801 34 St. Vernon, BC V1T 9J9, 1 & 2bdrms for rent, NP. (250)549-2677, 250-558-8567
250-549-2770 1bdrm Feb. 1 $700/mo NS/NP (250)308-7267 www.rentvernon.ca 1bdrm, quiet location, level priv/entry, near Schubert Centre & bus route, rent incl. hot water, cable, prkg, F/S, N/S, 50+ $620/mo. (250)309-3763 2BDRM, 1bath, F/S, A/C, NS, onsite laundry, close to amenities, R.R. small pet okay, $750-$850/mo 250-681-1848, 250-306-8252, 250-545-8252 8am-8pm 2BDRM, 2-bath suite, downtown location, a/c, f/s, balcony, dishwasher, parking, $825/mo. N/P, 250-549-0644. 2-BDRM, clean, quiet, close to downtown, $850/mo (250)549-1679 2BDRM, Royal Anne opposite Schubert. New kitchen, spacious. Elevator, heat, parking, incl. NS. 55. $725/mo. 250-545-6810.
2BDRM, 1bath, $800/mo ?. incl D/W & W/D, RR, Avail Immed. (250)764-1869, 250-275-6863 2bdrm, 1bath, Mtn. view, avail. immed. $850/mo. (250)860-5613 Anne 2bdrm, 1bath, W/D, F/S, A/C, laundry, $950/mo. incl/util. OK Ave. 1 (604)644-4720 Adult 55, 2bdrm apt. elevator, covered parking, near Schubert, insuite laundry, ac, avail Jan15. N/P, N/S, $850/mo+Hydro 250-260-1031.
ADULTS 55 2bdrm 2bath central, $750/mo. RR. 250-558-8261 Avail Imm. Newer 2bdrm, 2bath condo. Lake Country NS/NP, close to amenities, bus route, 6appl, 1 u/g parking & storage. Gym, Pool, Hottub, Lounge. $1075. 250-550-0399 CENTRAL VERNON ADULT BLGD. Bach includes utils $675 & up. 1bdrm plus utils $700 & up. Undercover parking/Laundry. 250-260-1162. CENTURY Ember’’s Arlington Senior’’s -1bdrm’’s - N/S, N/P, Dwnt next to Schubert Centre. 250-308-2485, 250-275-8066 EAST Hill/Lakeview Manor 2-bdrm, hardwood floors, onsite laundry, n/s, n/p, adult oriented, Avail Imm, heat & water incl. (250)260-5870 ENDERBY 1 & 2bdrm apartment, N/S, N/P $600/mo & up, laundry avail. 250-308-9299
Feb 1. Great location spacious 3 level ground entry end unit, 3bdrm, 1.5bath condo, updated, new appl., insuite laundry, AC, rear deck, 5’ crawl space for storage, NS, NP, water incl. $1200 +util. Make this your new home. 250-260-5822
LARGE 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. ?, NO PETS, Avail.Dec1, 250-869-9788 MUST See! Large 1-bdrm, centrally located, clean & well managed building, F/S, D/W, A/C, balcony, N/P, N/S $750/mo? (250)545-5773, 250-550-0243 NEW 1bdrm condo on Okanagan Lake, hot tub, private beach, $1200/mo. incl: hydro/gas/cable/phone/inter net. 250-545-4383 NEW 2bdrm 2bath, avail. Imm. A/C. S/S appl. Laundry H/U $1050 & up. 250-938-4185. NEWER 2 bed/2bath condo ? Lake Country $1075 ns/np close to amenities, bus route 6 appl, 1 u/g parking & storage. Gym, Pool, Hottub, Lounge Avail Immed 250-550-0399 NEWLY RENOVATED 2 BDRM, 1 BATH CONDO. Great building, all appliances. $875?. N/S & N/P 1-250-819-3273
RENOVATED 1 & 2-bdrm units $650-$700, close to Rec Centre, N/P, 250-307-4948, (250)545-8443 RICKFORD Manor, 1bdrm apt. utilities extra, ns, np, adult bldg. 250-545-1412 WHY rent when you can own? 2bdrm renovated condo, close to d/t, total payments $1050. 250-826-2284.
Commercial/ Industrial WAREHOUSE OFFICE SPACE • Good central location • 5342’ - $3633.50/month • 1528’ - $1039.44/month • Could be combined for 6870 SQ.FT. Call Ray Stafford Sutton Lakefront
250-549-0198
640SQFT of office space available immediately. Front row Alpine Center on Kal Lake rd. Lots of parking. Call 250-558-3001, 250-307-4899. COMMERCIAL/ storage space 3500sqft, rural Lumby. CABIN 1room w/loft, $400. Rural Lumby. (250)547-9294
LOOKING to buy a condo bay shop in Vernon. Possession Date: Immed - Mar 31st. Must have a 12’x12’ overhead door. Must have good access & parking inside for min. 3 cube vans. Maximum price $240,000 1-780-918-3010 OFFICE space for rent, commercial wearhouse & office w/loading dock, can be divided. 250-307-8488 WAREHOUSE, office, shop, retail, wholesale, very good rate. 1250-314-7225, 250-550-4178
Duplex / 4 Plex
HAPPY New Year! Rent from me before Jan 15th, one month free. 2bdrm den, East Hill, $925, Phone Josh 250-308-1941
1/2 duplex across the street from Okanagan Lake. $900/mo. Call 250 309 1171 2BDRM, NP, 6315 Tronson Rd. $750/mo. shared util. 250-541-2028
Open Houses
Open Houses
REALESTATEReview OPENHOUSES WEEK-END DRIVE ALEXIS PARK #105 - 4101 Alexis Park Drive Sunday, 2:00-3:30, $139,900
EAST HILL 2604 - 17TH Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $365,000
SPALLUMCHEEN #43 - 844 Hwy 97A Sunday, 1:30-3:30, $149,900
BX/SILVERSTAR 5819 Rimer Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $379,900
4513 Cascade Drive Sunday, 11:00-12:30, $439,000
VERNON 4205 - 27TH Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $267,000
COLDSTREAM #15 - 13341 Kallanish Estates Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $1,289,000
#127, 5501 - 20TH STREET, VERNON, BC $379,000
Apt/Condo for Rent
647 Middleton Way Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $549,000
4153 - 17TH Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $354,000 FOOTHILLS 7139 Tabor Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $449,900
DESERT COVE ESTATES 113 - 1ST Desert Cove Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $259,900
LAKE COUNTRY 13075 Lakehill Drive Everday, 12:00-4:00, Starting @ $379,900
ELLISON PARK 9718 Eastside Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $549,000
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 530 Mt. Tanner Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $599,900
DRIVE SAFE!!!
Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRM 1/2 duplex, avail Jan.30, F/S, W/D, $975/mo, NS/NP, 4220 Bella Vista rd. Craig 250-503-8993. 2BDRM centrally located, one month FREE,fs, wd, $950 incl heat, wireless & elec 308-7456 3 BDRM triplex, 4 appliances, semi private yard, park across street all on a family friendly cultasac. $900/mo util. immediate possession 548-3323
3bdrm, 1.5bath, reno’d, F/S, W/D h/u, NS/NP, family oriented. $850/mo. 250-545-8864. 3BDRM, 2bath 1/2 duplex on Mission Hill. $1050/mo. NP. 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443, 3BDRM, 2 level 4plex, lg deck/ balcony’’s, fenced yard, storage, 4appl. NS, NP, adult oriented. $800. 250-545-6619 3bdrm quiet owner neighbors, close to town, ns, np, n/parties, $1050. (250)545-6881 4 BEDROOM duplex for rent. W/D, F/S, NS. $1000/mo plus utilities. Available February 1st. 250-309-4671 ACREAGE / PETS OK! 2bdrm upper dulpex w/f/p, near Walmart $895, $450-D.D. O.A.C 1-888-204-6225
Feb.1 1000sqft, 2bdrm, storage, NP, W/D 1606-45th street. $750/mo 250-549-9499
Mobile Homes & Pads AVAIL. Feb 1, 2bdrm w/addition priv. access to beach, deck, Westside rd. (250)542-0060
Homes for Rent 1.5BDRM, main floor, East Hill, Close to all ammenities, and on bus route. W/D D/W large deck, and fenced backyard with shed. $900/mo ?. Mature dogs ok, with responsible owner. Please call 250-306-2971.
1BDRM home, pleasant location, Vernon, ns/np, $750/mo Avail Feb 1. (250)542-9154 2 BDRM /POTTERY ROAD, $1150/MO inc. Hydro & Gas. Renovated, 5 appl, Deck, Carport, storage shed. Pet Neg. 1-778-245-8703 (Linda) or 250-260-2653 ( Richard) 2BDRM, furnished, ns, np, util/incl. avail. until May 31. adult oriented. (250)309-0369 2BDRM upstairs, nice & clean. $1050/mo ?. 250-503-6034, (250)545-2221
2-bdrm, 2-bath, mainfloor, 1/2-acre, Coldstream Valleyview, F/P, laundry, covered deck, cable & wireless incl, all util incl, $1100/mo 250-546-8904, 250-309-6299 2BD unit Desert Cove 1400 sq, garage, AC, $975, 3 short term rentals Kal & OK lake Beachfronts $900-$1100 View at www.arttales.ca or Call Sean at 250-306-0959 3BD House, NS, NP, Dec 1., Rutland Upper Bench, call 250765-9575 3BDRM s/s fourplex unit, 1.5bath, full bsmt, close to town, f/s, w/d hookup, $1000. Avail Now (250)260-8454 3-BDRM top floor, 1-bath, laundry h/u, Harwood area, Avail Immed, $1150/mo util, (250)545-6962
3BDRM $1000 + util n/p, Avail immed. 2bdrm bsmn’’t suite $750/mo 250-545-8583 3 BDRM, 1 Bath, Main Level, 5 App, Newly Reno’d, $1050+2/3 Util. Avail Imm 250-860-6119 3BDRM, 1bath, rural Armstrong, reverse osmosis, $1000/mo. NS. NP. 250-379-2619, 250-307-5926. 3-bdrm, mainfloor, Coldstream, N/S, N/P, F/S, W/D, Large deck, $1050+util 250-308-9178 3BDRM main floor, Coldstream, ns, np, f/s, w/d, large deck $1100 incl/util. (250)308-9178 4BDRM, 2.5bath, f/p, a/c, skylight, pantry, 5appl. big driveway, fenced yard, np, ns, RR, $1275/mo. ?. 250-307-4343
4-bdrm, 3-bath, f/s, w/d, near school, pets ok, Avail Immed $1350/mo (250)545-9191 5-BDRM, 2-bath, 2000sqft, house on Kal Rd, close to beach, schools, small dogs, n/s, $1900/mo?, avail immed, 250-275-3188
AVAIL now, immaculate, 2bdrm rancher, sunroom/den, all appl. gas f/p, ac, lrg.lot, single garage, newer paint & flooring, located on Westside of Kelowna in Fintry a rural lake community, 35mins to either downtown Kelowna or downtown Vernon. $1300/mo. R.R. Kristi 1-604-862-8039, email kristip@telus.net Brand new 2-bdrm unit in park with lakeview, N/S, N/P, $925/mo incl pad rent, Avail Feb 1st, RR Kristen 250-306-5604 VERNON BX, new little $1300/mo. ?. (250)542-0284
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www.vernonmorningstar.com
Homes for Rent
Office/Retail
Suites, Lower
Suites, Lower
Want to Rent
COLDSTREAM 2bdrm upstairs, f/p, laundry, $975 shared util. NS (250)542-0844
OFFICE space for rent, 250sqft, professional building, well set up for small office, $600/mo, central location, free parking, avail. Dec 1. 250-545-2202.
1BDRM, FS, shared laundry, sep/entr. parking, ns, np, $825/mo. all util, cable, internet. (250)550-4536 1BDRM new walkout suite just steps to Okanagan Lake. Private entrance, F/S, DW, MW, W/D. NS, NP. $800/mo incl utilities, avail immediately, references required, pics avail. 250-306-6499 or lakeside bells@shaw.ca.
Newly renovated, mainfloor, Bachelor suite, priv/entry, oak hardwood & tile flooring, N/S, N/P, Ref & DD req, util/incl $550 (250)558-9656 Spacious 1bdrm suite in Heritage house, priv. outdoor space, $850/mo. incl/util. Avail. Feb 1. 250-503-3180 Spacious bachelor suite, $620/mo. util/incl. quiet area, Avail. Feb 1. (250)503-2507
RENTAL house wanted, Swan Lake, Spallumcheen, Armstrong area. 250-542-8689
EXECUTIVE Lakeview 4-bdrm home close to Kal beach, pool, a/c, n/p, n/s, ref.req. Avail Feb 1st. $2,000/mo 70% util (250)308-0317 LARGE 3 Bed/ 3Bath home, available immediately. With a large open concept living, dining and kitchen this home is fantastic for entertaining! Featuring; a full appliance package, pantry, laundry room, walk in closet off the master suite and gas fireplace in the living room. Close proximity to schools, transportation and all your shopping needs! Asking $1450/month utilities. For more information please call (778) 340-2230 LARGE 3bdrm, 2bath, main floor, 600sq.ft media room, avail/immed, $1100/mo. dro. (250)307-1546
Lavington, 3bdrm + basement, fenced yard, f/s, w/d, n/s, small pet neg., avail immed., $1000. 250-545-5465. LG.3BDRM, 2full bath. mainfloor of house, fenced yard, pets ok. Hydro & gas incl. $1300. 250-306-7376. Feb 1.
OKANAGAN Lake, main floor 2-bdrm, 2-bath, N/S, N/P, dock $1500/mo incl/util. Avail now, 250-545-1121 RENT or Rent-to-Own with $20,000.downpymnt. Westside Rd/LaCasa. 2bdrm? cottage/home Av. now. F/P, lrg deck, garage, w/d, 30mins. to Kelowna, $1200. ?. ns/np. 250-769-0980
SALMON ARM, Newly reno’’d house on acreage, 3bdrm, N/S, $1200/mo. 250-938-4563 TOTALLY RENOVATED 3 bed home, 5 appl, huge mstr, fenced yard, large deck, N/S, N/P, reference req. Feb 1, $1300/mo util. 250-275-0665
WANT TO OWN? HAVE YOUR RENT MONEY WORKING FOR YOU!!! RENT TO OWN, ALL AREAS, GENEROUS RENT CREDIT. NO QUALIFICATION. FREE INFO www.okanaganleaseoption.com
Motels,Hotels BLUE STREAM Motel. 1-2 bdrms available, sharing, with or with out kitchens. 250-545-2221.
Shop from home! Property Management
RV Pads PERMANENT RV pad rental, 30 amp full hook up, on Swan Lake. 250-545-2300
Shared Accommodation 1-BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo incl.util. furniture, cable. Avail imm. 250-549-0644. 2-BDRM, f/s, w/d, a/c, Alexis Park, N/S, priv/entr, Avail Immed. $500/mo 15% util, pref.female. (250)545-1229
Available Feb. 1st. Furnished room in house near Vernon hospital, util incl. $500. Suitable for prof/student. 250-558-5722. Available Feb 1st. Large private room in family home overlooking Swan Lake...7 min from town..on bus route. Suitable for student or prof person. Inc., all utilities $500.00 250-558-3302 or 250-306-4417 to view. LARGE room for rent in beautiful lakeview quiet home $500/mo N/S, N/P (250)558-0638
QUIET, RESPONSIBLE roommate wanted, to share renovated, 3-bdrm house. NS, NP. $450 & $500 includes utilities. Must like cats. Furnished rooms. References required. (250) 545-3698. Room for rent Jan20-March, share large house w/1 female, plus pets. $500/mo util incl., internet & cable. 250-503-1173 Room in East Hill, perfect for student or prof., $500 inclusive. 250-541-0542.
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 1-250-212-8489 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE • BRAND NEW CONDO – Beautiful brand new three bedroom condo • BRAND CONDO – Beautiful brand new three condo overlookingNEW Okanagan Lake includes access to outdoor pool,bedroom hot tub and exercise • • • • • • • • •
overlooking Lake includes access Bay to outdoor pool, hot tub and facilities. ThisOkanagan condo is located in theMandalay on Okanagan Landing Road. exercise facilities. This condo is located in theMandalay Bay on Okanagan RENT: $1,500.00 per month plus utilities Landing Road. BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED IN EAST HILL – Four bedroom RENT: $1,500.00 per month HOME plus utilities two bathroom character home located close to downtown and all the amenities. BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED INsoaker EASTtub HILL bedroom This home boasts original hardwoodHOME floors and with–anFour open top floor two bathroom character home located for the perfect kid’s bedroom or offi ce. close to downtown and all the amenities. This homeper boasts original hardwood floors and soaker tub with RENT: $1,500.00 month plus utilities an open top floor for the perfect kid’s bedroom or office. HOUSE WITH TWO BEDROOM IN-LAW SUITE – This four bedroom RENT: $1,500.00 per month plus utilities house is ideal for those wanting to be close but not having to share everything. HOUSE WITHthat TWO IN-LAW SUITE – This four bedroom Large backyard backsBEDROOM onto Vernon Creek. Shared Laundry/Separate Kitchens. house ideal for those be close but not having to share RENT:is $1,500.00 perwanting monthto plus utilities everything. Large backyard that backs onto Vernon Creek. Shared Laundry/ THREE BEDROOM Separate Kitchens. HOME – Located off Okanagan Landing this home features hard wood floors, open flplus oor plan, has a fully fenced backyard and is RENT: $1,500.00 per an month utilities pet friendly. Includes F/S, D/W, W/D. THREE BEDROOMper HOME – Located off Okanagan Landing this home RENT: $1,400.00 month plus utilities features hard wood floors, an open floor plan, has a fully fenced backyard THREE BEDROOM HOME – Quaint home and is pet friendly. Includes F/S, D/W, W/D. in Alexis Park overlooking the city and up to Silver Star. floor loft areautilities hosts two nice sized bedrooms with RENT: $1,400.00 perTop month plus a sitting area with one bedroom on the main floor. Newer flooring, one car THREE BEDROOM HOME – Quaint home in Alexis Park overlooking the garage, F/S, D/W, W/D included. city and up to Silver Star. floor plus loft area hosts two nice sized bedrooms RENT: $1,200.00 per Top month utilities with a sitting area with one bedroom on the main floor. Newer flooring, TWO BEDROOM CONDO – Just off of Kal Lake Road this two bedroom, one car garage, F/S, D/W, W/D included. two bathroom condoper is bright and plus spacious. RENT: $1,200.00 month utilities
RENT: $900.00 per month plus utilities
• TWO BEDROOM CONDO – Just off of Kal Lake Road this two bedroom, • two LUMBY - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT bathroom condo is bright and spacious.– Second floor – above downtown business. RENT: $900.00 per month plus utilities RENT: $750.00 per month, includes heat, water & sewer • LUMBY - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT – Second floor – above • downtown ONE BEDROOM business.SUITE – On Alexis Park Drive. Close to schools, bus route, and shopping.
RENT: $750.00 per month, includes heat, water & sewer RENT: $700.00 per month plus utilities
•• ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT – On Okanagan Avenue in Regency ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT – Oncoin Okanagan Gardens. Rent includes F/S, D/W on site laundry.Avenue in Regency Gardens. Rent includes F/S, D/W on site coin laundry.
RENT: $700.00 per month plus electricity RENT: $700.00 per month plus electricity •• ONE ONE BEDROOM BEDROOM APARTMENT APARTMENT –– Located Located in in the the Mountainview Mountainview
Apartments Apartments on on 28A 28A Street, Street, very very spacious spacious bottom bottom corner corner unit unit includes includes F/S, F/S, D/W D/W with with coin coin laundry laundry on on site. site.
RENT: RENT: $700.00 $700.00 per per month month plus plus electricity electricity •• LUMBY LUMBY -- COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL OFFICE OFFICE SPACE SPACE –– 400 400 square square feet, feet, suitable suitable for for Hair/Nail Hair/Nail Salon, Salon, Barber Barber Shop? Shop?
RENT: RENT: $350.00 $350.00 per per month, month, utilities utilities included, included, except except heat heat
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1 BDRM apt. Avail Feb 01 $650/month +DD. Ref Avail Immed. Across from Rec center. (250)550-4434 1bdrm suite, avail. immed. NP, NS, $600/mo. (250)558-9423, 250-549-7207 2 BDRM, NEW RENO, BSMT SUITE. PRIVATE LAUNDRY & ENTRANCE, F/S W/D, PET OK, ADULTS ONLY AVAIL. FEB 1 $875/MO INCL UTIL REFERENCES. DD CALL 250-550-4699 OR EMAIL dougpritchard@shaw.ca 2BDRM, close to downtown, bright & fresh paint throughout, new flooring, incl.util. Laundry, F/S, N/S, small pet ok. Storage shed, $850/mo. Avail Jan.15. 250-545-4741 or 250-938-0708
2 BDRM. basement suite for rent. 1000sq.ft. Separate entrance. Separate parking. Shared laundry. Dishwasher. N/P N/S $800/mo $75util. Ph: 250-542-2116 possible RTO 2bdrm level entry suite, new kitchen, sep. driveway & entry, quiet area, ns, np, $1000 +util. 250-938-3114, 250-317-0722 2bdrm, purified water, gas f/p, close to all amenities, NS, NP, $750/mo 250-545-0883 2bdrm suite, f/p, clean, quiet, nice area, lakeview, responsible & decent tenants, reasonable rent. (250)545-9067 2bdrm suite, w/laundry, n/s, n/p. $750. Avail now. 250-545-1288, 250-545-1232 5773 Oriele Drive, 2bdrm, 1bath, kitchen, livingroom, NS/NP, Avail Feb 1. 250-307-8009. AFFORDABLE 1bdrm new, near Polson Park, avail Imm. $650 util/incl. 250-558-7814. ARMSTRONG, 1000sqft, 1 or 2bdrm, w/d, dw, f/s, sep.entry, priv.driveway, cable, util, internet incl. 250-309-0739.
Avail Imm. 2bdrm, 1bath, downtown Lumby, $800/mo incl.util. No Pets. R.R. 250-550-0361. BEAUTIFUL 2 bdrm suite rural Armstrong. F/S W/D DW fenced yard ,animals neg. NS available Feb.1 $900 + 1/3 hydro, sat.tv and HS internet included 250-546-4180 Brand new, 1bdrm walkout, Foothills area, all new appl. Sep W/D, priv.entrance, parking, $950/mo incl.util. 250-307-7414. BRIGHT 1 bdrm suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Feb 1, $750/mo, util incl. 250-275-0665 BRIGHT NEWLY
RENOVATED 2 bedroom suite, available immediately, private entrance & laundry, covered parking, East Hill. $750pm util. n/s, n/p. 250-542-8630. FULLY furnished 1.5-bdrm, $850/mo incl wireless internet & cable, util neg, sep driveway, own W/D, sauna, pets neg, wood f/p, (250)549-3881 IN Lumby: NON-SMOKING QUIET 2bdrm bsmn’’t suite on 6acre hobby farm on Mabel Lake Road -- Utils W/D - Animals considered -- $925. Feb 1st -- Info: therobb@shaw.ca or (250)260-4461 LARGE, bright, 1-bdrm, priv/entr, $600??, n/s, Avail Immed. (250)938-2981 MODERN 2 bedroom suite in desirable East Hill neighborhood, no smoking in/out, no pets, $800/mo utilities. Avail immediately. 250-558-5660.
MODERN, 3bdrm, tranquil country setting, 15mins from town, large yard, satellite, infloor heating incl. $950/mo. 250-503-8468. ROOMY 2bdrm, daylight bsmn’’t suite, W/D D/W, util/incl, ns, $850/mo. 250-542-0743
Suites, Upper Lumby/Whitevale Clean 850 sqft 1 bedm/1 bath private suite, stacker laundry, recent reno, $750.00 Mon. Includes Sat. TV & Utilities. Small pet neg, non-smoker, non-partier.
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250-558-8150 1-BDRM suite, F/S, W/D, close to downtown, ns, cat ok $650/mo, (250)542-0657 Chris 2-BDRM, East Hill, private balcony & entrance, F/S, W/D, N/P, N/S $1000/mo & Ref. Avail immed. 250-306-0815, 250-306-9909 3BDRM main floor $1200/mo. shared laundry & util. sep/entry, lots of prkg, quiet living in Spallumcheen. 250-306-9740 AVAIL. immed. Lg 2bdrm w/loft, Commanage area, w/appl. & shared util. (250)542-0060 CLEAN 2bdrm, new carpet, covered parking, bus outside door, $900 util/inc. no dogs please (250)707-0604, 250-801-1060 IMMACULATE 2bdrm ground floor suite, near new, laundry, 1 car garage, A/C, near Wal Mart, RR, suitable for prof. $900. all incl. 250-558-0974 LAKESHORE, gorgeous 900sqft 1bdrm, loft suite, priv.road, 5appl, gas f/p, ns, np, $939/mo ??. 250-558-5045.
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250-545-7411 1985 Nissan Pulsar NX, hatch, auto, 1.6L, good running order, 4 good all seasons, 2 virtually new, parts car $500 OBO 250-545-4366 2003 Vista Range, Canopy 6’’ with sliders $1400 (250)275-5014
2-Doors for 1984-1990 Mustang convertible. $400 obo. 250-545-1988. (4)-P225/75R15, Uniroyal Tigerpaw on Jeep TJ rims $500 OBO 250-938-4580 Firestone ride-rite suspension air bags $350 used 1yr fits 83-08 Ford Ranger. 250-549-1093. RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000kms, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WHITE canopy w/boat rack for full sz.pickup. $200. 250-309-4131.
WRECKING GM FWD Cars, all parts on the shelf. Motors $300 & up. Doors $75 & up. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
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1989 HONDA PRELUDE, BLACK, AUTO, P/W, SUNROOF, GOOD BODY, NEEDS SOME WORK, LOW KMS, $1500. VERNON (250)938-1619 1991 Acura Integra 2dr, white, 5spd, 250K, sunroof, $3000 obo. (403)618-4907
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3BDRM, family oriented, NS in/out, No drugs/parties or Pets Mature renter preferred. $1000/mo +hydro. DD & R.R. Avail Feb 1. 250-260-0442. Avail. now, clean & neat, 2.5bdrm, 1.5bath, $900/mo. No dogs, 2313 36 St, Vernon. (250)558-5053
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Large 1-bdrm, mainfloor, lower East Hill, priv/entry, parking & util incl, oak hardwood & tile flooring, N/S, N/P, Ref & DD Req. $850/mo (250)558-9656 Large, bright, 1bdrm, 4appl, all util incl. Avail Jan 15. NS/NP, $750/mo. Suitable for quiet person. Cell 250-308-8704, Home 250-542-6380 Large bright 2bdrm, 1bath, laundry h/u, fenced yard, quiet location, $950. 250-859-4465
2BDRM, 2bath, garage, f/s, w/d, dw, a/c, gas fire, ns. Central loc. Avail end Jan $1200/mo ?. 250-542-8474 evngs or 604-905-8850. 3BDRM, 1.5 bath. Beautifully renovated with laminate and tile floors. 5 appliances. Small pet OK. $1150. 604-469-6399.
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Sport Utility Vehicle 2000 Nissan X-terra, auto, V6, very clean, 194K, $7900. (250)503-6902 2000 Rav 4, 4x4, auto, 190K, no accidents, clean, records, $10,500. (250)545-8805 2004 GMC Envoy 4x4, 120k, 7pass, full load, exc.cond. $10,900. 250-503-0320.
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1990 Ford 3/4 ton 4x4, Fishermans Special! 302 5spd, $1500 obo. 250-545-1988. 1995 Mercury Villager GS 240K 6 Cyl, Auto, FWD, Loaded. $1800.00 250-308-4532 1996 Chev 1/2 ton, extended cab, a/c, p/s, a/c, low miles, good body, no rust, like new tires with Alloy wheels. Asking $5400. To view call Fred at 250-542-9878 anytime.
1998 Mazda B4000, SE V6, ext.cab, 2WD, 5spd, 288K, $3900. 250-542-5811. 2000 Toyota Sienna, $6500 obo. 250-545-4547.
2000 Dodge Dakota SLT, clubcab, 4x4, V6 auto, 126k, good cond. $6900 obo. 250-545-2958. 2001 FORD SPORT TRUCK
4x4,auto trans, new tires, grey exterior, black interior, 158,000 kms. $9,999. obo. 250-826-0680. 2001 DODGE 1/2 Ton 4x4. 200,000 kms. 318, 5-speed. Box-lined. Grey. Looks & runs excellent. Needs winter tires.$4000 obo. Also 1981 Dodge Motorhome $2990 obo. 250-804-3876 2001 Ford Windstar, nice shape. $1300. obo 250-307-3497 leave message. 2002 Dodge 1500 crew cab, 4x4, V8 auto, great cond. $6900. 250-306-5362. 2004 Mazda B3000, 2wd, reg.cab, V6, auto, ac, cd, only 110,000kms, immaculate, $8400. 778-475-5651 Vernon
2004 Ford F150 4x4, ext-cab, S/B, V8auto, good cond $10,500 (250)308-2225 2005 Chev 2500HD, long box duromax, 5spd auto, 160k, hwy, stored winters. Must be seen. $24,600. 250-836-2788 2005 Ford 150 Supercrew, 134kms, looks and runs exc, loaded. $12,955. 250-503-1124. 2005 Ford Ranger 4x4, ext. cab, exc.cond, 4L, low kms, tow pkg, camper pkg. $13,500 obo. 250-546-3064. 2005 GMC 1500 4x4, ext-cab, S/B, canopy, excellent cond $12,500 (250)306-3787 2006 GMC Sierra, 4x4, reg cab, short box, after market rims, new tires, 5 spd, 115,000 kms. $9,500. obo. 250-938-4257.
2006 Chev 2500 HD 4x4 duramax diesel, Allison, ext.cab, l/b, $21,400. 250-545-5394 D10160. www.teskovernon.com PLOW truck, 1993 Ford, 4x4, new tranny, V8 auto, 8’ blade. $3500 obo. 250-309-0109.
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2007 Big Tex 18FT Car Hauler 10000 LBS Capacity, Ramps. $3800 250-308-4532
1998 Arctic Cat 600 Powder Extreme 136x2.5” track, clear lightweight hood, 1 ride on professional rebuild $2200. 250-838-6175. 1998 Polaris 700 RMK, good cond. $2300 obo. 250-558-1992. 2001 Skidoo 700 Highmark, 151” Track. 1500k’’s! $3500 250-938-5292 SKI-DOO Summit XP 600, 146’’Stock, Reverse, Electric Start, Low Klm, show room Cond. $8800. OBO 837-2694 WANTED: 1989-92 Polaris Indy 500’’s, & any vintage racing snowmobiles. (250)838-6942
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1991 Firefly 4dr, auto, 144,000kms, exc cond.$1600. 250-550-6431. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, blue, 97,000kms, 4dr, auto, am/fm radio, traction control, exc.cond. Asking $4900. Chris 250-540-5144.
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Joan Bailey are invited to join the family in celebrating her 80th birthday on Saturday, January 16th, 2:00-4:00pm at the Anglican Church Hall in Vernon (26th Street entrance).
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Ellie and Jack Koch
TOMORROW!!!
Thursday January 14, 2010 marks their
60th Wedding
No gifts please. Coffee, tea and goodies will be served.
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF MELITA GABEL, DECEASED, formerly of #67, 3900 - 27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T 9E6 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Melita Gabel are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor Kevin E. Cherkowski, c/o Allan Francis Pringle LLP, 3009B - 28th Street, Vernon, B.C., V1T 4Z7 on or before February 18, 2010, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. Kevin E. Cherkowski, Executor Allan Francis Pringle LLP His Solicitors Tel.: (250) 542-1177
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INVITATION TO TENDER Fibreglass Re-surfacing Sealed tenders clearly marked “FIBERGLASS RE-SURFACING” will be received at the office of the Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road,. Coldstream, B. C. V1B 2K9, up to 2:00 pm, local time, Thursday, February 4, 2010.
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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: *0% finance rate for 36 months offer on approved credit from Toyota Financial Services (TFS) available on 2010 Corolla & 2010 Matrix. **2010 Corolla BU4ZEP(A) MSRP is $17,810 and includes $1350 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.5% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $199 with $2028 down payment. Total lease obligation is $11,580. Lease 48 mos based on 96,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. ***2010 Matrix KU4EEP(A) MSRP is $19,025 and includes $1350 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.5% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $209 with $2118 down payment. Total lease obligation is $12,150 Lease 48 mos based on 96,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. †Cash back offer valid on retail delivery of select new unregistered Toyota vehicles, when purchased or leased from a Toyota BC dealership. Vehicle must be leased, registered and delivered by February 1, 2010. †† Make No Payments for 120 Days when you purchase finance a new unregistered Toyota vehicle through Toyota Financial Services. Offer applies on approved credit to retail customers who purchase and take delivery by February 1, 2010. The first monthly payment will be deferred for 90 days (until the 120th day of the contract) and finance contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 90 days of the contract. After 90 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract. ‡ The Complimentary Maintenance Program provides the services outlined in the Factory Recommended Maintenance Schedule that accompanies every Toyota vehicle. The Schedule is based on either time or kilometres, whichever occurs first. Service intervals must be followed per the Schedule. Some exclusions may apply. Services beyond regularly scheduled maintenance or components not included in your maintenance schedule become the responsibility of the owner. Consult your Toyota Dealership for more details. The Toyota Complimentary Maintenance Program will be offered for a limited time only on new Canadian Toyota vehicles sold on or after January 5, 2010. Offer subject to change. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra for all lease and finance offers. Offer valid until February 1, 2010. Lease offer - Down payment, first monthly payment and security deposit plus applicable taxes are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required, on approval of credit. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between prices, rates and/or other information contained in this advertisement (or on toyotabc.ca) and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted.
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$
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2008 FORD ESCAPE LTD SALE $ Loaded, PRICE 28,495 like new $ 2,500
1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT SALE $ 80kms, 5,995 PRICE RV tow $ 2,500 ready
Stk #U5328
Stk #U462837
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
25,995
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
3,495
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
14,495
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2009 JEEP TJ SAHARA UNLIMITED SALE $ Loaded, PRICE 31,495 low kms $ 2,500 TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
Stk #U5398
28,995
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
16,495
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2009 SUBARU OUTBACK LTD SALE $ AWD PRICE 35,495 Loaded $ 2,500 TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
Stk #S5214A
$
32,995
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2005 SATURN ION SALE $ Level 3 9,995 PRICE Only 33,000 $ 2,500 kms
2005 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR SALE $ Immaculate PRICE 22,995 $ 2,500
2005 NISSAN SENTRA SPEC V SALE $ Type R PRICE 14,495 $ 2,500
2007 HONDA CIVIC LX SALE $ Only PRICE 15,995 23,000 kms $ 2,500
Stk #U5151
Stk #S5187A
Stk #U5352
Stk #U4504
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
7,495
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
20,495
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
11,995
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
13,495
$
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2006 SUBARU OUTBACK XT SALE $ Turbo PRICE 26,995 AWD $ 2,500
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA DX SALE $ 4 door 9,995 PRICE $ 2,500
2007 FORD EXPLORER XLT SALE $ 7 passenger PRICE 23,995 $ 2,500
2004 KIA MAGENTIS LX SALE $ Auto., 6,995 PRICE 4 door $ 2,500
Stk #U5306
Stk #S5132A
Stk #U5141
Stk #U5428A
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
24,495
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TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
7,495
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TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
21,495
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$
22,995
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TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
4,495
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$2500 guaranteed trade-in value discount only applies to pre-owned vehicles over $5000. Must have trade-in to qualify for $2500 guaranteed trade-in value discount. Scrap it Program – Vehicle purchases 2005 or newer. A $250 discount at the point of sale and the remaining balance directly from SCRAP-IT when you purchase or lease your replacement vehicle – for a total incentive of either $750 or $1250. Trade-in must have (12 month continuous) vehicle insurance documentation. 1995 or older vehicles qualify for Scrap-it program. Vehicles must be in driving condition. They cannot be towed or pushed to an authorized scrap dealer.
1-250-275-4004
1-250-542-2324
4608 27th Street Vernon, BC
4407 27th Street Vernon, BC
DL6371
DL6371
Toll Free 1 877 202 3434 or 275 4004 4608 27th Street Vernon BC www.vernonhyundai.com
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
2009 HYUNDAI SONATA GL SALE $ Automatic PRICE 19,995 $ 2,500
48 mth. lease, 3.4% apr. LEV $9,657.70, $1,650.00 Down
Sale price does not include freight and pdi $1525.00. Lease payments include freight, pdi, and all applicable fees. Lease payments do NOT include taxes, 5% GST and 7% PST. Some restrictions may apply, see dealer for full details. Promotion not included with any other promotions.
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V6, auto.
2005 GMC JIMMY SALE $ PRICE 12,995 $ 2,500
299
$ .00 A Month
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5x
25,995.00 or
399
$ .00 A Month 48 mth. lease, 4.4% apr. LEV $10,657.95, $2,000.00 Down
2010 Subaru Outback PZEV
$
28,995.00 or
419
$ .00 A Month 48 mth. lease, 5.9% apr. LEV $11,598.00, $3,000.00 Down
$
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
23,995
.00
or
379
$ .00 A Month 48 mth. lease, 5.9% apr. LEV $10,917.90, $0 Down
JAPANESE ENGINEERED VEHICLES STANDARD WITH
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INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY All Subaru vehicles tested are top safety picks.V
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USED CAR CLEAROUT!
T N E G UR TICE! NO PAY LESS TODAY - SWAN LAKE AUTOMILE DEALS % 2.9 2009 Nissan FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS
SELL DOWN • PRICES REDUCED
Sentra
2009 HONDA CLEARANCE ON NOW
Our first Sentra Sale was a HUGE SUCCESS and ALL 15 HAVE SOLD!
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, boards, tonneau, 75,287 kms
BULK BUY BOTTOM LINE PRICE! FINANCE AT 0 DOWN STK #94602
biweekly
29,995
$
STK #93712
2006 FORD F160 EXT CAB XTR 4X4
4.6L, boards, air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, 39,778 kms
STK #94591
2005 ACURA MDX
Air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, local, 67,561 kms
26,900
Leather, roof, loaded, service history, CD, alloys, 52,500 kms
$
35 MPG City 48 MPG Hwy
STK #94721
$
12,995
2005 HONDA ACCORD EX-L COUPE
5 spd., leather, roof, alloys, CD, history, 67,882 kms
P-812
2009 Nissan Altima
21,900
22,900
2006 HONDA ELEMENT EX
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, 95,928 kms
19,500
$
2006 HONDA PILOT EX
@ 5.99% purchase financing for 60 months
8.0L 100Citykms 5.9L 100Hwykms
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, trac, VSA, keyless, 75,854 kms
$
00 *
• Air Conditioning • 30,000 - 40,000 kms • Keyless Remote Entry • Power Heated Exterior Mirrors • Power Windows • 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat • Folding Rear Headrests • Antilock Braking System • Front Seat Side Impact Air Bags • Roof Mounted Curtain Side Impact Air Bags • CVT Continuous Variable Transmission
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY LX
28,900
$ STK #94831
2005 HONDA ACCORD EX-L
V6, leather, roof, alloys, CD changer, 80,222 kms
16,900
$ STK #94311
2005 HONDA ACCORD LX SEDAN
5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, local, history, 85,900 kms
$ STK #93991
2005 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN
5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, history, 126,070 kms
• Power, Heated Outside Mirrors • Push Button Ignition STK #93481
• Power Locks
12,900
10,900
$ STK #93151
2004 HONDA CRV EX
• Cruise Control
32 MPG City 47 MPG Hwy
8.7L 6.0L
• Nissan Advanced Airbag System
Air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, 4X4, local, alloys, 49,000 kms
• Air Conditioning
$ P-822
17,995
• 2.5L Engine (175 HP) • Continuous Variable Transmission
VERNON NISSAN •
1-888-540-9809
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6417 Hwy. 97N, Vernon
19,900
$ STK #94811
2003 HONDA ACCORD EX-L
Coupe, auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, leather, roof, history, 100,156 kms
15,900
(on top of the Swan Lake Auto Mile)
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CAUTION •
13,900
$ STK #94581
6425 Hwy. 97N, VERNON
DL#30811
CAUTION
Air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, 4X4, local, history, 93,500 kms
* NOW! $9,995 OR OR $110 B/W
REG $14,995 U4685
5.7L, auto
NOW! $15,995 OORR $174 *B/W
REG $18,995
NOW! $14,995 OORR $163 *B/W $
U4690
NOW! $16,995 OORR $182*B/W
REG $18,995
U4785
U4786
NOW! $11,995 OORR $129*B/W
REG $12,995
NOW! $11,995 OORR $129*B/W
U4787
REG $12,995
U4769
* NOW! $28,995 OR OR $307 B/W
REG $30,995
Loaded U4781
NOW! $16,995 OORR $182 *B/W
REG $18,995
1998 CHEVROLET 2500 X/CAB LONGBOX DIESEL 4X4 Clean 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX Loaded, low kms
U4607-1
U4744
NOW! $6,995
REG $10,995
NOW! $3,995
REG $5,995
*BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS BASED ON 7.99% FOR 60 MONTHS. INCLUDES DOC & TAXES.
*Payment of $99.00 biweekly at 5.99% for a term of 60 months, amortized over 84 months OAC. Total obligation $17626.84. Amount financed with taxes $14618.90 and interest paid $3007.94. Limited quantities available. Offers may change without notice. Monthly payment includes all taxes.
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2004 HONDA ELEMENT EX
2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING Leather, sunroof 2007 SATURN ION LEVEL III Loaded, sunroof 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT Loaded 2007 DODGE W2500 QUAD SLT DIESEL 4X4 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT AWD
U4587
$ STK #94271
• Power Windows 100 kms City 100 kms Hwy
2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING CONVERTIBLE Loaded 2005 DODGE W1500 QUAD SLT HEMI 4X4 2005 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD ST 4X4 4.7L, 5 speed
CAUTION
$ STK #92851
250-545-0531 DL #8718
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*Certified Sales Professionals *Full Time Business Manager *Open 6 Days A Week 6285 Hwy 97 North Vernon, B.C. (Across from Squires Pub)
DL#30886
250-260-2791 • 1-800-260-SWAN(7926)
CAUTION
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CAUTION • CAUTION
CAUTION
14,900
$
• Nissan Intelligent Key
OVER 65 UN IT IN STOCK! S
JANUARY
FINANCING AVAILABLE!
CAUTION •
99
$
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6500
2007 HONDA RIDGELINE EX-L
WE HAVE PURCHASE 5 MORE and will pass on our
ON SELECTED
$
SAVINGS UP TO
Special Purchase
• SPECIAL FINANCE RATES • 6 YR., 120K POWERTRAIN UPGRADABLE WARRANTY FROM HONDA
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CAUTION
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