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Project keeps steady pace RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
It’s a small tree but it highlights the major strides that have been taken to ensure Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s patient care tower is completed. On Friday, a crane lifted a potted tree to the top of the seven-storey structure as part of a ceremony. A tradition in the construction trades, the topping-off event marked the basic structure of the top floor being finished. “The tree signifies strength and growth, not only of the structure but the community,” said Dave Corcoran, project director with Graham Design Builders, which is responsible for building the $180 million tower. Excavation on the site began in November 2008 and the first concrete floor was poured in March 2009. Since then, the pace has remained steady as crews attempt to have the tower completed by its promised date of May 2011. “We are striving to do better (than that),” said Ton Joosten, project general manager for Infusion Health, the consortium respon-
“No decisions have been made.” — Eric Foster sible for the tower. “We are on time and on budget.” For many of those attending the ceremony Friday, they were impressed by the amount of work that has occurred since late 2008. “Look at this amazing building. I am so impressed,” said Virginia Goodings, an Interior Health Authority board member. “This new tower will enhance patient treatment.” The 180,000-square-foot tower will include the emergency department, operating rooms, the maternity/pediatrics ward, the intensive care unit and the outpatient department. “The ER and surgery doctors are especially excited because they will have so much
more space,” said Dr. Ed Hardy, president of VJH medical staff. There will also be two shelled-in floors for future inpatient beds, and Hardy. Some doctors have suggested additional beds are required to meet the needs of the growing region and to reduce over-capacity issues at VJH. “I think it will come,” said Hardy of the two floors being completed, although no date has been set for that to occur. Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, says the need for beds isn’t being ignored. “No decisions have been made at this point,” he said. “We could use the beds but money is a big issue right now. When the finances are available, we’ll get to it.” Much of the money for the tower is coming from the provincial government, but the North Okanagan-Columbia-Shuswap Regional Hospital District is funding 40 per cent of the capital costs. “I saw the building right from London Drugs. What a showpiece for Vernon,” said Rhona Martin, hospital district chairwoman.
Thousands of Coldstream residents are waiting to see if they can turn the taps back on. As of press time, the North Okanagan Regional District was continuing to urge 3,500 people on the Antwerp Springs well source not to use the water for drinking, washing produce, making beverages, brushing teeth or bathing because of contamination. However, NORD and Interior Health officials were expected to meet late Saturday afternoon to discuss whether some changes in the alert were possible. “Some customers may be able to go to a boil water notice Sunday (today), but if not Sunday, we may have better information Monday,” said Renee Clark, senior water quality technologist. Updated information will be available at www.rdno.ca. The situation began Wednesday when NORD became aware of contamination at the ground wells at the corner of School Road and Highway 6 in Lavington. Officials are trying to determine the source of the contamination, and one possible option may be livestock feces. Considerable testing of the water has been done since Wednesday. “The samples show us things are improving,” said Clark, adding that public safety is paramount. As a result of the Do Not Drink notice, the District of Coldstream has been making bottled water available to affected residents. “Both fire halls (Coldstream and Lavington) will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the weekend and there could be additional days if needed,” said Trevor Seibel, finance manager. Residents are also being urged to purchase their own water. The shower rooms at Wesbild Centre are being made available to impacted residents between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. Enter at either the player or main entrance and proceed to the lower floor, where directions to the showers are posted. Bring your own towels and toiletries. Residents who have questions about the Do Not Drink notice can call NORD staff at 550-3700 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout the weekend.
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BX residents Mike Moore (front) and Jacqueline Corkle (rear) join BX-Swan Lake fire chief Bill Wacey in preparing sandbags Friday, as the Spalding Road area was impacted by flooding from runoff.
Residents fight back flood BRENT MUTIS Morning Star Staff
A BX neighbourhood rallied Friday to battle flood waters for the second time in three nights. Continuing warm temperatures produced more runoff, which made its way along the fence line of several houses on Spalding Road. “We’ve been here since 2:30 p.m.,� said Bill Wacey, BX-Swan Lake fire chief, as darkness fell. He had five of his fellow volunteer firefighters with him. “We’ve been dealing with this since Wednesday.� Water flowed in broad, muddy swaths through the backyards of the homes affected, drowning the blades of
“People are willing to pitch in and this is strictly a community effort.� — Jacqueline Corkle grass on the lawn. Those pitching in helped to line sandbags parallel to the east-west flow of water to keep it from advancing on the houses. Homeowner Jacqueline Corkle was just having her home looked at by insurance adjusters assessing damage from Wednesday when Friday’s flooding started. “We’ve got massive damage to our home,� said Corkle, who has lived in the house for 11 years without incident. “It’s a
split-level home and the entire first floor is destroyed.� Corkle, who lives in the home with her husband, seven-year-old son and sister, said the property is insured for this kind of damage. The deluge brought neighbours, even those unaffected by the water, to the scene. “It was coming down our driveway Wednesday night,� said neighbour Lynn Hadfield, looking up from filling a sandbag. “I was just coming home
from work (when I saw more flooding).� Pointing to a ditch running along the west side of Corkle’s home, Hadfield gave an indication of how quickly the water was coming. “This has filled up since I got here.� Corkle said Friday’s incident didn’t even compare to the water they dealt with on Wednesday when the ditch overflowed and partially covered the street. She was extremely moved by the actions of her neighbours. “The entire neighbourhood – I’m speechless,� she said. “People are willing to pitch in and this is strictly a community effort.�
Enderby residents remain anxious over the future of health care services. The Interior Health Authority is trying to hammer out a new funding contract with doctors who work at the Enderby Community Health Centre, and that has residents speculating the facility will close. “People in the community are quite concerned about it,� said Mayor Dee Wejr. “Rumours can start going around and they can become fact.� Dee Wejr However, IHA denies closure is an option. “There are no substances to the rumours,� said Pat Furey, community administrator. “Our intent is to keep the facility open. Our full intent is to work with the doctors to get a solution.� The agreement with the doctors ends in March. “We are continuing to work with the physicians and negotiations have continued,� said Furey, adding that a temporary extension to the contract could occur until a deal is inked. But even if the contract with the doctors ends, Furey insists other services at the centre will continue. Among the services are counselling, diabetic education, help to stop smoking, immunization clinics, Meals on Wheels, new baby visits, ambulatory care and a laboratory. Wejr hopes IHA’s interpretation of events is accurate. “We’ve been disappointed with IHA before but there are promising signs,� she said. “They are continuing with negotiations and it looks hopeful. But if negotiations for the funding model don’t work out, they can’t continue with the service level.� Enderby council has written MLA George Abbott on the matter, and Wejr wants assurances that the public’s needs are paramount. “We want to make sure our voice is out there and things work out in a beneficial way for our community,� she said.
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Light sought for highway ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A push for a traffic light at the entrance to McLeod subdivision in Spallumcheen has plenty of support. Spallumcheen council received a copy of a petition with 821 signatures on it that is being forwarded to Shuswap MLA George Abbott to pass on to the Ministry of Transportation. Spearheaded by residents Frances Wirtz and Carol HillLonergan, the petition drew plenty of response from those Dave Brew who live in the subdivision, and from businesses and visitors in the region. “We lost one sheet which had about 30 signatures on it, so, overall, we had around 850 people sign it,” Wirtz explained to council Monday night. “We had the petition going for about three-and-ahalf months, and I went to lots of businesses to get signatures. We’re very happy with the response.” The petition calls for residents of Armstrong/ Spallumcheen and Vernon to support the implementation of traffic or amber-flashing lights at the McLeod turnoff, located one mile north of Armstrong on Highway 97A.
The intersection provides access to an area with more than 200 homes and is located within a 90-km/h speed zone. The McLeod turnoff is the main road into the subdivision. Residents of the subdivision heading to Vernon are often subjected to substantial waits to make a left-hand turn onto the highway. Those coming to the subdivision from Enderby have a fear of being rear-ended, as there is no southbound left-turn lane into the subdivision. “We appreciate the work you’ve done with this petition,” Spallumcheen Mayor Will Hansma said to Wirtz. “It will be interesting to see the response (from Victoria, and the Ministry of Transportation). They know it’s coming.” Asked during council question period by McLeod resident Joe VanTienhoven if there’s anything else the public or council can do in regards to the entrance, Coun. Dave Brew said that council has worked hard for five or six years on the matter. “We’ve beaten our heads against the wall on this,” said Brew. “We’ve brought it up every time we meet with the ministry.” Mayor Will Hansma said council has looked at every alternative available, from frontage roads to alternate routes into the subdivision. “It’s up to the ministry,” said Hansma.
Lippert re-elected as chairman of GVAC RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The chairman of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee doesn’t believe his leadership was being questioned when he was challenged for the position. On Thursday, Vernon director Wayne Lippert was re-elected as chairman but Coldstream director Gyula Kiss was also nominated, prompting an election among the directors. “It doesn’t bother me. I don’t read anything into it,” said Lippert of not being acclaimed chairman. “Competition is good.” With a new term of the Greater Vernon committee under way, some key issues will dominate the agenda, including long-term planning and upgrades to Polson Park. Discussions will also revolve the City of Vernon’s attempt to withdraw from water distribution and whether a resolution can be found to maintain the function. According to Lippert, communication is key to addressing any concerns among the member jurisdictions.
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Winter Olympic planning is in flux. The Olympic torch relay will still roll into Vernon Jan. 26 but the celebration event in Polson Park has shifted from 12:30 p.m. to 11:15 a.m. “There’s a lot of logistics around planning for the torch relay,” said Michelle Jefferson, Vernon’s tourism manager and one of the event organizers. “We knew there might be changes to happen.” The Vancouver Olympic Committee has also announced Jefferson the route for the relay as it passes through Vernon. The estimated start time for the relay to arrive in Vernon is 12:02 p.m. at 15th Street on East Hill. It will then work it’s way down to 18th Street and then over to 32nd Avenue. From there, it will go down to 30th Avenue, across 32nd Street, and find its way over to 25th Avenue. It will then enter Polson Park for the celebration event at approximately 12:35 p.m. After leaving Polson Park, it will go up 32nd Street to 35th Avenue, then over to 32nd Avenue. From there, the relay will go up 39th and end at about 2:02 p.m., with the torch then heading to Spallumcheen. “Get out and line the route. Show some Vernoon spirit and really welcome the torch,” said Jefferson. Jefferson has met with city officials, as well as the RCMP and the Ministry of Transportation, to plan the route. “They were brilliant. We have to make sure the convoy can go through the community without any problems,” she said. But whether it is with the celebration event or the torch route, Jefferson is quick to point out that changes in the itinerary could occur again. “Nothing is carved in stone with this event. As information comes out from VANOC, we will get it out to the public as soon as possible,” she said.
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Police are reminding Lake Country residents to be aware of Internet scams when buying or selling items online. According to Cst. Ted Bowen, Lake Country RCMP continues to investigate reports of Internet fraud where people are losing various sums of money as a result of frauds that are generally very similar. One case was reported to police on Tuesday by a resident who had been allegedly defrauded of $2,500, during what was believed to be a legitimate transaction involving the sale of a motorcycle. On this occasion, the alleged fraudster, who was posing as a buyer, contacted the seller via e-mail on a number of occasions. The buyer eventually indicated intent to purchase the motorcycle, sight unseen, for $8,000, and would pay for the item via PayPal, which is a trusted, secure means of payment for Internet purchases. Shortly thereafter, the seller received an e-mail from an entity claiming to be PayPal, confirming that $10,500 had been paid by the purchaser, but that the funds would not be released to the seller until a $2,500 “seller packing fee” had been paid, via money transfer, to a third-party in China that was supposedly handling the shipping arrangements. The seller would then recover the $2,500 when the $10,500 was released by PayPal. At this point, the seller became suspicious and attempted to
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f you’re a school teacher or an employer, it will come as no surprise that many parents are naming their children after the place where their child was conceived. Paris Hilton being the prime example. There are some things I would rather not know. I don’t know if it started with Paris Hilton, but after being introduced to children named Catalina, Jamaica and Antigua, I know it didn’t stop with her. We should probably count our blessings that parents aren’t completely Jim Mullen honest or we’d end up with classrooms full of children named Hot Tub, Princess Cruise, Port Authority and Buick LeSabre. “Martha’s Vineyard, would you please go to the blackboard and spell the word ‘pretentious’? Put the cell phone away, Disney World, or I will take it away. Does anyone know what caused the Civil War? No, Aspen, it was not because the Civils didn’t get along. Anyone else? Jackson Hole, is your hand up?” Lots of parents name their children after some state they would like to visit someday, judging by the number of kids in the local grade school named Nevada and Dakota. I’m sure there are more children named Dakota than there are people living in the Dakotas. It’s funny how some state names seem to be so much more popular than others. I’ve yet to run into a kid named Massachusetts or Ohio, even though it makes as much sense as Nevada or Montana. What’s wrong with New Hampshire, South Carolina or West Virginia as names? Although Tiffany & Co. is a real place, I’m pretty sure none of the children named Tiffany were conceived there. I hear they discourage
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that kind of behavior during business hours. But why did Tiffany become such a popular name while Bloomingdale’s and Saks did not? If you’re going to name your kid after a store, why not NTB, Trader Joe or Walmart, Target or Costco? Will someone, someday, somewhere, name a child QVC? It’s easy to see why parents take names so seriously. It’s natural to want to give your children every advantage in life. Why name the kid after some loser relative when you can give the child a name that will really launch his or her career? If your phone rang right now, and the caller ID said “Pete Castle,” you might not pick it up, even though Pete was named after his grandfather, who was, by all accounts, a very nice guy. But if your phone rang and it said, “Windsor Castle,” you’d grab it before the second ring. One can only imagine the social heights a child named “The Mellon Foundation” could climb to. If you think the name Paris Hilton has a ring to it, imagine how many parties a debutante named Trump Tower could get invited to. The day may come when names like John and Mary, Pete and Susan, Tom and Sally are back in fashion, but now they sound as oldtimey as Cotton and Constance, Mame and Fanny, Ichabod and Elihu to new parents. Even Paris and Nevada may fall by the wayside to be replaced with more up-to-date-sounding names. “Good morning class. Would you please settle down, Blackberry? We have a lot of work to get through this morning. Kindle, put that book down and pay attention. What is it, Wii? Well, why didn’t you go before you came to class?” Jim Mullen is the author of “It Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating the Simple Life” and “Baby’s First Tattoo.” You can reach him at jim_mullen@myway.com
Anyone who has been to Vernon Jubilee Hospital has observed the giant tower dominating the landscape. And there is no question that the new building will transform the North Okanagan’s health care system when it opens in May 2011. Not only will there be more space in all of the relocated departments, but there will be a significant influx of state-of-the-art technology. However, as good as the patient care tower will be, it just won’t be enough. And specifically what will be missing will be additional patient care beds, meaning that even with the more efficient surroundings, VJH could still be over-capacity. Some planning has taken place as the two top floors of the tower will be shelled-in for future inpatient beds. And the Interior Health Authority and the physicians are going through a process that they hopefully will prove to the Ministry of Health that more beds are needed. But how much evidence is actually needed? All the minister needs to do is actually visit VJH to know that there is a backlog and more beds are urgently required. MLA Eric Foster says, “We could use the beds but money is a big issue right now.” But the recession gets to be a bit of an excuse to justify doing nothing, and the patients waiting in hallways deserve some consideration. With construction of the tower rapidly moving ahead, now is the time for the provincial government to commit publicly that funding is available for the next stage of the project and that is completing those two floors and adding beds. North Okanagan residents deserve nothing less.
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warming. It is due to excessive CO2 levels and the burning of fossil fuel is the cause of the increase. This is irrefutable. The polar ice caps, particularly the Arctic ice is not rebuilding, it is receding alarmingly. It is not just a few scientists who "say" CO2 is causing the planet to warm, it is a huge majority of climatologists who make such a claim in scientific peer-reviewed journals. It includes National Academy of Science and Royal Society laureates. It is not media hype, the media in this instance are reporting the science. The scientists who you claim made predictions of a coming ice age did no such thing -- that was due to the media hype, primarily from Newsweek reporting on one statement by one person in a nonpeer reviewed paper in the 1970's.
FOOD BANK APPRECIATIVE The Lumby Food Bank Christmas Hamper committee would like to thank everyone for the generous donations from Lumby and surrounding area and all the volunteers who spent many hours of their time on Saturday and Sunday. Thank you to the Pythian Sisters and the Fire Department for gathering toys for our little people. Janice and Bruce Mackie who gathered and distributed the Lumby Teens Christmas Bureau Gifts. Thank you to the special volunteers who delivered gifts and hampers to people who could not get to the hall on Sunday. (You know who you are) Service clubs, churches, businesses, residents and schools helped us gather the goodies which will be in the Christmas hampers and hampers throughout the year. Thank you from the Lumby Food Bank to John, Marilyn and Chris Kirby for the donation of 500 items resulting from your Christmas light display in Lavington. A special thank you to Ben Winters and all the volunteers who
There was never a scientific consensus on global cooling. The mechanism of ice ages is well understood (precision of the earth's axis that occurs on a 26,000 year cycle, the last of which ended 10 to 15,000 years ago). The ozone layer did almost disappear and is still not fully recovered, but worldwide intervention by banning chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) helped mitigate the problem (do you recall the Montreal accord?) – and the ozone hole was in the Antarctic, not the Arctic. You sir are grossly misinformed about the science of climate change. You are misleading your constituents. You are simply trotting out your party's climate denial strategy as formulated by the likes of the Conservative Party's Ezra Levant in his highly inaccurate book Fight Kyoto. You are a denier and you are wrong on the science. Robert Byrne
worked many, many hours assembling the hampers this year. Thank you to Monique and crew who cleaned up the hall. We couldn’t do it without you. Joyce Holmes, secretary Lumby Food Bank HEADS IN THE SAND I was saddened by Craig Schwartz’s letter Jan. 3, with his short-sighted attitudes. First, he suggests that The Morning Star is no longer a balanced paper because of support for “the blowhard Liberal left fearmongering bandwagon” (when they criticized Colin Mayes’ opinion on climate change). The former is clearly nonsense, since Mr. Schwartz’s vituperative rebuttal was also printed. Second, in stating that Mayes’ is “exactly right to think long and hard” before believing that climate change is caused by man-made CO2, the letter writer displays the same ignorance as Mayes. This is not a political issue leading to “a socialist utopia” – it is a scientific one. More than one
Nobel prize has gone to the scientific community, of whom a massive majority agree that manmade CO2 in the atmosphere will cause a catastrophic global temperature increase. At the Copenhagen summit Canada was humiliated with frequent “Fossil” awards. The leader of our government failed to show leadership, and by “thinking long and hard” our MP (elected by a minority) shows not just an equal lack of leadership, but arrogance in assuming that somehow he might figure out climate change more effectively than hundreds of scientists. It is time for both Mayes and his supporters to get their head out of the tar sands and pay attention to the scientists as well as to the majority of the electorate. Jim Elderton IMPAIRED DRIVING To Mark Levy, “Government Must Respond,” Jan. 3/10. I am a firm believer that the only way to drastically reduce drinking and driving is to change the BAC limit
in B.C. from .08 to zero. As long as some alcohol is allowed, people will have a drink or two or 10 and think they are OK to drive, because after drinking, their judgment is faulty. Stiffer penalties for drinking and driving will help, but not as much as zero tolerance. I’ve read about an Ontario law that would impose a zero blood-alcohol limit on all drivers 21 and under, expected to come into effect in the summer of 2010. This is a great first step, but this type of legislation needs to be applied to all drivers and all across the country. Some people would still take the chance and drink and drive anyway, because they trust they won’t get caught. For them we need stiffer penalties, like a 30-day license suspension for the first offence and permanent loss of license for a subsequent offence. As outrageous as that sounds, I believe the day will come. I wonder how many people must be maimed and killed first. C. Burke
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Coldstream residents not adhering to new boundaries regarding firearms can be ticketed $200. An amendment to the firearms bylaw, including the fine, has been approved by council. “We needed to specify what the fine would be if you contravened the law,” said Coun. Maria Besso. “I think it’s a good start. We have to do something so it’s a deterrent.” A map depicting Coldstream’s firearms boundaries is available on the district’s website (http:// www.districtofcoldstream.ca/news/1550_weapons_bylaw.pdf). “The whole goal of this map was to clarify; it’s an educational tool,” said bylaw officer Bob Bibby.
“I think it’s a good start.” — Maria Besso “The goal was to keep high-powered rifles away from neighbourhoods.” Asked by Coun. Richard Enns how the $200 figure was arrived at, Bibby said the fine is consistent with the maximum penalty that has been approved elsewhere in B.C. Some members of council have argued the bylaw doesn’t go far enough because it doesn’t ban high-powered rifles altogether in the municipality.
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City approves ranch funding RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Historic O’Keefe Ranch is getting some financial help, but there are still some questions about its future. Vernon council agreed Friday to provide half of the $214,378 the ranch’s board has requested as an operating grant for 2010. “They don’t have any revenue until they open in May or June,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe of the need to pro- Mary-Jo O’Keefe vide some money to cover wages and prepare for the upcoming season. “This allows them to operate until revenue comes in.” However, O’Keefe says Friday’s decision to provide half of the grant now does not mean that the remainder will be part of the proposed 2010 budget. “That doesn’t guarantee they will get the full amount of their request,” said. The ranch’s president and manager made a presentation to council during Friday’s budget deliberations.
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Robert Halpenny didn’t stay temporary for very long. Halpenny had been serving as the Interior Health Authority’s interim chief executive officer since Jan. 1 when Murray Ramsden retired. But on Friday, the board named him as the permanent CEO. “The board is very pleased that Dr. Halpenny has agreed to take on the job and guide Interior Health through the challenges that will come our Halpenny way in the coming years,” said board chairman Norman Embree. “With his background in clinical care and medical administration, I believe he is well poised to provide the leadership and maximize the key relationships needed to move IH through the next phase in the delivery of health services to Interior Health residents.” Halpenny joined IHA in January 2007 as the senior medical director. In that capacity, he was responsible for co-ordinating and directing medical staff and providing leadership for medical directors and clinical issues. IHA will now begin a search for a new senior medical director.
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Police seek hit-and-run witnesses Lumby RCMP are looking for witnesses to a hitand-run incident. Police responded to the hit-and-run in the 1700 block of Skyview Crescent on the morning of Jan. 10. “Evidence at the scene would indicate that possibly an older model Honda Civic or Accord struck a parked van, caused significant damage and fled the scene,” said Lumby RCMP Cpl. Henry Proce. The suspect vehicle is believed to be blue in colour. If anyone witnessed the hit-and-run, or has information to offer, they are asked to call the Lumby RCMP at 250-547-2151, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Grow-op dismantled Police entered a home in the 400 block of Whitevale Road on Tuesday, and seized some 60 marijuana plants from an indoor basement grow operation. Two adults were present in the residence at the time. However, no charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act are were laid. Youth ticketed Lumby RCMP followed up on complaints of youth throwing snowballs at passing vehicles from various locations around Lumby, and issued $100
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Museum tackling space shortage RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
There’s a space crunch at the Greater Vernon Museum but that doesn’t mean residents are being asked to pay millions for a new facility. The staff and board are currently looking at ways to handle the lack of room for exhibits, artifacts and programs in the 13,000-squarefoot structure. “We’re not asking for a new building,� said chairman Ian Hawes, adding there is likely little public appetite to spend large dollars on such a project. “We’re trying to make the best use of our space.� Of the 13,000-squarefeet, 6,500-square-feet is set aside for exhibits.
“We’re not asking for a new building.� — Ian Hawes Among the initiatives to maximize space are reviewing artifacts to see if they are still needed and pursuing renovations and an expansion. Satellite exhibits are also being established in a number of locations around Greater Vernon as a way of freeing up storage space and increasing public awareness. “We can take the history of the community to the community,� said Hawes. One of the struggles
for the museum has been storage particularly as artifacts relating to Greater Vernon continue to be acquired. “The community is a lot bigger than 40 years ago when the building was built and the museum has grown with the community,� said Hawes. Meeting and program space is also at a premium, particularly when students visit. Addressing facility needs is part of the museum’s strategic plan, which covers from
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2009 to 2013. It also covers other aspects of the operation, including funding, meeting curatorial standards and getting more people to walk through the door. “The goal is to create a dynamic and innovative museum,� said Hawes. “We see a significant
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NOTICE OF LEASE In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, The City of Vernon hereby advises its intent to provide an Easement over the City Right of Way, for pedestrian bridge connection from the building at 3203 – 30th Avenue to the City owned Parkade at 3212 – 31st Avenue. Vernon Medical Associates will be responsible for all costs associated with the construction of the bridge, surveys, legal and land registration costs. Vernon Medical Associates will pay an annual fee of $750.00 per year at the onset for the easement over City Right of Way. Further inquires as to the Easement, please contact Mr. Brett Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250-550-3245.
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An Enderby restaurant is doing its part to help Haiti earthquake victims. Hungry Jacks is donating 100 per cent of proceeds from its drink sales Wednesday towards Haitian relief efforts. The restaurant is located at 602A Cliff Ave.
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Increased support for community gardens is taking root. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee is asking the North Okanagan Regional District to back the development and maintenance of community gardens. “It helps people learn more about where their food comes from,” said chairman Wayne Lippert, adding that many people live in apartments or have small yards where there isn’t room for their own garden. One of the strongest supporters is director Buffy Baumbrough. “Community gardens are designed to give opportunities to anyone who wants to grow food,” she said. “There’s also a sense of community and learning from each other.” Among the potential costs for GVAC are an annual garden startup grant of $2,500 and $1,500 for maintenance, such as mowing around non-gardened areas and trash removal. The first community garden to develop in Greater Vernon was on Schantz Road in the BX-Silver Star electoral area. “There’s a waiting list for that garden,” said Tannis Nelson, community development coordinator. The other one is on Pleasant Valley Road in the BX-Swan Lake electoral area. “Although it hasn’t filled up, it’s been quite successful,” said Nelson of the garden plots
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Vernon School District chairman. “We will support it in every way we can.”
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Jakobi and Jones are currently studying the physiological changes that occur as people transition through stages of frailty and how healthcare providers recognize it. They say it is possible to reduce the impact of frailty and transform frail seniors into active, healthy and independent persons through daily exercise training that improves fitness. The Olympic movement’s motto, Citius, Altius, Fortius, can provide guidance for fitness for older adults: Citius (faster) - walk briskly, pick up the pace, and increase the intensity. Currently, the majority of Canadians over age 65 live with chronic disease, almost half live with disability and the majority are inactive. More
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They pay attention more to what’s written locally.” I don’t know what is most offensive, the fact that he assumes that I don’t know that the House has been prorogued or the fact that I don’t care. Does he think that we are too backward Pat Black to watch national news reports on TV or listen to the radio where even local stations broadcast news important to all Canadians? As for caring about this issue, maybe if his salary was revoked until he goes back to Ottawa, I wouldn’t care as much. As for calling his office what good would this do? As we have seen repeatedly in the past, we might as well listen to any news release issued by Stephen Harper for he and our MP speak with the same voice. There is nothing like arrogance to anger voters and this to me is the ultimate arrogance. Canadian Pension Plan benefits have
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The Fulton Maroons advanced to Saturday’s final at the ninth annual Maroon Senior Boys Basketball Corporate Classic with an 84-77 semifinal win over the Duchess Park Condors of Prince George Friday night. Brett Rouault led the Maroons with 27 points, striking three times from long distance. Dallas Pepper and Dalton Anderson, with 19 and 16 points respectively, were also deadly for Fulton. Kade Bosman dished 30 points for Duchess. Fulton tangled with the College Heights Cougars of Prince George in the gold-medal game. The Cougars got 17 points from Matt Badial to brush back the Pleasant Valley Saints 84-66 in the other Friday semi. Mitch Goodwin (19 points) and Taran Main (16 points) were the Saints’ top scorers. In Friday’s quarterfinal action, PVSS got 26 points from Evan Frederick, 20 from Goodwin and 16 from Trent Anderson to pound the NorKam Saints 111-80. Fulton, who had a bye to the quarterfinals, gonged the Pen-Hi Lakers 86-55. “The defence was good down the stretch and we opened up a good lead just before the half,” said Maroons’ head coach Dale Olson. “Rouault earned Player-of-the-Game, Ben Olson had a good game at both ends of the floor, Dallas Pepper shot the ball well and finished well, and Dalton Anderson had a very strong game on the boards.” The VSS Panthers were relegated to the consolation draw with three straight losses. After falling 85-93 to College Heights Thursday, the Panthers bowed 67-53 to the Princess Margaret Mustangs Friday afternoon and 65-61 to the Westsyde Whundas of Kamloops
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Twins Connor and Kellen Jones and David Robinson hadn’t played a B.C. Hockey League game together since they were 16-year-old callups. They were clutch for the Vernon Vipers back then, and they clicked Friday night as the Snakes stuffed the host Nanaimo Clippers 5-4 before 1,649 fans at Frank Crane Arena. The line combined for six points, with Connor (1+2) netting the winner with 33 seconds remaining, his shot trickling past netminder Loic Boivin on an odd-man rush. Kellen, in his first game back after missing a dozen games with a broken jaw, potted a goal and an assist. “I was pretty nervous, but I’m happy to be back. You can only watch so many games (from the stands),” said Kellen, who played with a full face shield. “I was just making sure everything was working alright, but after the first few shifts everything settled in and the rust wore off. “We didn’t play as well defensively as we usually do and we’ve got to stay out of the box, but overall we played alright.” Vernon came out firing, outshooting Nanaimo 13-2 in the first period. Rookie sniper Dylan Walchuk (16th goal) opened the scoring when his shot from the side wall beat Boivin (26 saves) through traffic on a powerplay at 14:09. Walchuk played on a line with Robbie Short and Sahir Gill, who played his first league game with Vernon since returning from the USHL’s Chicago Steel. “We had a good first period,” said Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner. “We did a lot of good things and had some good opportunities. “But give Nanaimo credit – they didn’t go away. We got a couple leads and let them back into it.” Ferner noted it was difficult for either team to get any flow going because there was a seemingly endless parade to the penalty box. Referee Carl Poole dished out 14 minors – eight to Vernon (38-4-0-2) and six to Nanaimo (16-19-1-9). “Fourteen minors is going to affect the flow. Neither team knew half the time who was getting the penalty,” said Ferner. The Clippers cashed in on the powerplay bonanza in the second period, taking the lead on goals by Teal Burns (14th) and Nicholas McIntyre (6th), both with the man advantage. Robinson, with his fourth goal in as many games, equalized for the Snakes with 36 seconds left in the second period. Earlier in the period, the Vernon product stepped up to scrap Tyler Mah after Connor got drilled into Nanaimo’s net.
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Tom Velisek (Squamish) and Drew Neilson (North Vancouver), both formerly of Vernon, finished 20th and 26th respectively. Pierre Vaultier of France collected first overall, recording his third world cup victory of the season. The world cup circuit now returns to Stoneham, Que. where riders will have one last chance to qualify for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Sports VOLLEYBALL WINTER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE JANUARY 10 POOL A @ 9 PM 6 Knuckle Chuckle Kal Tire Smash & Bump Always Get it Up POOL B @ 8 PM Winner Buys the Drinks DeďŹ&#x201A;ectors Free Ballinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; One More Time POOL C @ 6 PM 6 Pack Schafters Ball Handlers Hi-5 POOL D @ 7 PM Bums & Roses Killer Bees Westside Connection Reapers KING OF THE COURT JANUARY 18 POOL A @ PV, 9 PM Balls Deep Too Many Balls Volley Vipers Big Spank POOL B @ SEATON, 8:15 PM Choke Ministry of Silly Blocks Hit Faced Free Ballinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; POOL C @ PV, 6 PM Spiked Punch Random Sets Young Bucks Turn & Burn POOL D @ PV, 7:30 PM Sloppey Sets Shredders Bangarang Caveman MaďŹ a MONDAY TIER 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JAN. 18 POOL A @ OK LANDING Regulators 6, 6:30 Mixed Sets 6, 7 Possums 6:30, 7 POOL B @ OK LANDING On the Fly 7:30, 8 Slammers 7:30, 8:30 Spank It 8:30, 9 Block Party 8, 9 POOL C @ ELLISON Safe Sets 7:30, 8 We Be Easy 7:30, 8:30 Alexanders 8:30, 9 Set Tes 8, 9 POOL D @ ELLISON SNAFU 6, 6:30 The Blockheads 6, 7 Always Get it Up 6:30, 7 POOL E @ SILVER STAR The Violators 6, 6:30 Cheeky Monkeys 6, 7 Balls Deep 6:30, 7 POOL F @ SILVER STAR Dig This 7:30, 8 Over and In 7:30, 8:30 Bumpers 8, 8:30 POOL G @ DOGWOOD Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Been Served 6, 6:30 Megalodons 6, 7 Recreational Hazard 6:30, 7 POOL H @ DOGWOOD Attack Pack 7:30, 8 Hit Faced 7:30, 8:30 Dix & Chicks 8, 8:30 JANUARY 20 SCHEDULE MONASHEE BAR & GRILL QUEEN OF THE COURT POOL A @ PV, 7:30 PM Lheaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highlighters Digginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Smoking Kills Carpe Digem POOL B @ PV, 6 PM Block â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em Sock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em 6 Spike Cats Shoot Set Full Throttle POOL C @ PV, 9 PM Tornados Joy of Sets Wings & A Pint Some Spike it Hot POOL D @ SEATON, 8:35 PM Busy Vollees Sorry Six Dive Bombers Cussinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s POOL E @ SEATON, 7:05 PM The Best Team Ever Hurricanes Smash Coasters LADIES OF THE COURT POOL A @ ELLISON Spank 6, 6:30 Ball Smashers 6, 7
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REC HOCKEY Court Jesters 6:30,7 POOL B @ ELLISON Martiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7:30, 8 East Hill Girls 7:30, 8:30 Clam Eyes 8, 8:30 POOL C @ OK LANDING The Scramblers 6, 6:30 One Million Served 6, 7 Westside Girlz 6:30,7 POOL D @ OK LANDING Sets Appeal 7:30, 8 Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;il Spikers 7:30, 8:30 Win 4 Gin 8, 8:30 MAIDENS OF THE COURT POOL A @ KIDSTON Hot Flashes 6, 6:30 Slammers 6,7 Snow Ball Sisters 6:30, 7 POOL B @ KIDSTON All Sets Are Off 7:30, 8 Hockey Moms 7:30, 8:30 Bing Bang Boom 8, 8:30 Bite Me 8, 9 POOL C @ DOGWOOD Sugar & Spice 9, 9:30 Spice Girls 9, 10 How Do We Play 9:30, 10 POOL D @ SILVER STAR Drillers 8:30, 9 Volley Girls 8:30, 9:30 Killer Queens 9, 9:30 DAMSELS OF THE COURT POOL A @ SILVER STAR Rejects 7, 7:30 Davidson Scared Hitless 7, 8 Spiked Punch 7:30, 8 POOL B @ DOGWOOD Super Set 6, 6:30 Service With A Smile 6, 7 Mabel Lake Golf 6:30, 7 POOL C @ DOGWOOD Service Canadians 7:30, 8 Vixens 7:30, 8:30 Dark Angels 8, 8:30
BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Merle Newbery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bowled 390 triple to go 90 over her 100 average. Club 55 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Joe Shmyr â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bowled a 621 to go 141 over his 160 average. Ladies: Trish Stamhuis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bowled a 643 to go 157 over her 162 average. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Lyle Rachwalski â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bowled a 789 to go 183 over his 202 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Sarah Moorhouse 100 POA; Kerri Mandzuk 309, 100 POA; Al Berg 100 POA; Mark Schmidt 309; Dan Deboer 337-823, 100 POA, 7 strikes in a row; Henry Huizinga 315, 100 POA; Carol Brown 100 POA; Bill Blair 317; Mike Keough 340-813, 100 POA; Jamie Schnyder 312; Drew Soroka 331; Matt Eisenhauer 330, 7 strikes in a row; Keith Sather 100 POA; Mary Aikema 100 POA; Don Haberstock 100 POA; Yvonne Walker 780; Barry Koenig 314; Lyle Rachwalski 305, 100 POA; Art Block 343-804
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FRIDAY JUNIOR A HOCKEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vipers vs Westside Warriors, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre. HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior AA girls: Kal at PVSS; VSS at Fulton, 6 p.m. Senior AA boys: Kal at PVSS; VSS at Fulton, 7:45 p.m.
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Township considers bylaw for burning ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Residents caught burning prohibited materials without a permit in Spallumcheen could face a fine. Council gave three readings to a bylaw that would see residents faces a $200 fine for a first offence if caught burning prohibited materials. A second offence that occurs within two years of the first ticket would result in a $500 fine. “This is new for Spallumcheen,” said Mayor Will Hansma. Coun. Christine Fraser pushed for the higher second offence fine. “If you burn prohibited materials without a permit, there should be a fairly steep fine for that,” said Fraser. “Whether it’s five years down the road from the last time you did it or not.” According to the proposed bylaw, prohibited materials would be items not included with material that is open burned. Those materials include tieres, treated lumber, plastics, railway ties, drywall, manure, demolition waste, rubber, domestic waste, asphalt, paint, ashpalt products, fuel and lubricant, recyclable paper
“...There should be a fairly steep fine for that.” — Christine Fraser and cardborad, industrial/commercial waste and construction waste. Hansma and township administrator Lynda Shykora said special permits have been issued in the past to burn such materials as mountain pine beetle infestations and plastics. Materials that would be allowed to be burned included untreated wood, prunings, branches, tree trunks, stumps or other vegetation that havbeen allowed to dry, and do not constitute compostable materials or wood, trees, stumps, shrubbery and woody debris that results from land being cleared, or partially cleared, of vegetation to help prepare the land for a different use. The bylaw will come up for adoption at the next regular council meeting on Feb. 1.
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have been writing the feature article for the Alzheimer Walk for Memories for as long as it has been taking place in Vernon. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never easy to do because it means talking to someone in a family who has a member who is living with or has died from Alzheimer disease. They are willing to talk about this difficult experience because they know that awareness and funds mean information and help for other families in the same situation. It also brings back a lot of memories. My family was in that situation more than 20 years ago. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know anything about Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s then and there was no local organization to turn to. My mother, Jean Brady, known as Jeannie, is this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cara Brady honouree. She had Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. We watched her die from it. Jeannie was born in California and came to Canada with her family â&#x20AC;&#x201D; her father was a professional horse trainer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as a child. She left school after Grade 10 and went to Edmonton to work in the bookstore, which suited her perfectly since she had always loved to read. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before she met Anthony Brady, then a member of the medical corps in the Canadian Army and later a farmer. They had two daughters and worked hard on their northern Alberta homestead. After the children were in school, Jeannie decided she wanted to complete her education. Family and friends were shocked because they had never heard of such a thing before, but she was determined. She finished Grade 12 by correspondence, doing homework with her daughters, then attended a University of Alberta program which trained teachers in summer school to fill a province-wide teacher shortage. With just six weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teacher training she took charge of a one-room, Grades 1 to 8 log school in rural Alberta and knew that she had found what she was meant to do. Jeannie continued to teach during the school term and go to university in the summers for many years to get her teaching degree while always having time for her family, especially to share her love of reading with her girls. After the family moved to Vernon in the early 1960s, she taught at South BX (now Hillview) school and at Coldstream school. Her greatest pleasure in teaching was when
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Jean Brady, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Investors Group Walk for Memories honoree, with daughter Cara Brady. The Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. takes place at the Wesbild Centre Jan. 31 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Team and individual registration is on now. children learned to read â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is, got the connection between the marks on paper and words and stories. She knew this was something that would open up the world for them, that they would have for the rest of their lives and that no one could take away from them. She retired in the early 1980s and she enjoyed her grandchildren, garden and pets. Her husband was ill by then and she cared for him for as long as she could. When I think back to that time, it is always with great sadness because my sister and I were so concerned with our fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical illness that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notice that my
mother was changing and needed our help, too. It was subtle at first, forgotten bills not paid, the toothbrush and toothpaste in the sewing basket, the rather odd Christmas gifts. Not much was known about Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the time and doctors told her everything, from she needed more exercise (she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, she always walked and gardened) to the standard she needed to lose weight (she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t). The diagnosis took a long time. My sister took her to Vancouver for the tests. It still breaks my heart when I remember what my mother told my sister after the tests
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life life B Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shadows family that provided the diagnosis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I did pretty well on that. I was always good at tests.â&#x20AC;? One day, I was out with her and she looked at a sign and said the letters but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read the word. I knew Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had stolen something vitally important to her: her ability to read. The only good thing, if anything good can be said, is that she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize what was happening. The disease took away what she treasured most, her awareness of her surroundings and her family around her. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know when she became a widow. The day came when I went to visit her and she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who I was. My mother, who had always known everything, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know her first-born child. The day had probably come sooner but I had not been willing to admit it. The disease progressed quickly and my mother spent the last few years of her life in the excellent care of The Gateby in Vernon. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hurt our family in so many ways, as it does so many others. There is no way to count the losses. I often meet women the same age as my mother would have been and wonder why she could not still be alive and happy, too. I often think of things Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to tell her. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to see her great-granddaughters. Least important, but still an example of how Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affects families â&#x20AC;&#x201D; every time I forget the smallest thing, I think I am getting Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, although family history is only a small part of getting it and people get it for no known reason. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid my daughter may have inherited it somehow and feel guilty. The shadow of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has affected my future. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid this is going to happen to me. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any expectations for the future. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is that dark and pervasive down the years for the people who have it in their families. â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Please come to the walk or make a donation to support someone who is walking. The Alzheimer Society and its staff and volunteers are doing good work in the community and they need help. The Investors Group Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. takes place Jan. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.) at the Wesbild Centre, 3445-43rd Ave., Vernon. Participants can walk or skate. For more information and registration for teams and individuals call 1-800-634-3399 or 1-800-667-3742 or see www.walkformemories.com. For more information about the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia see www.alzheimerbc.org.
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n the days of BC, before children, I was a traveler. I visited Europe three times for extended vacations, sailed for three months in the Caribbean, spent six months travelling in the southern states, lived in Key West and then L.A. for a couple of years, and visited Hawaii, Mexico and other ports of call. During the early Michele Blais Mommy years for a variety of reasons, finances and travelling were limited. Now that I am soon to be an emptynester, I have made this a priority and have designated a travel fund so that as a family we can go to some more exotic places before the lads are too busy in their own lives. In fairness, the boys and I have had some great family vacations that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve airports. We visited the Okanagan and Alberta, which provided some amazing landscapes and fun adventures. There is something so sweet about sitting on a beach, feeling the heat soak through my bones, and reading a book in January. Last week we were in Cuba.
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The trip got off to a great start as we got bumped up to business class and were treated to some lovely beverages, finer dining than coach, and my favourite, warm wash cloths and larger seats. When you plan a vacation, you read the brochures, look at articles, check out websites, and let your imagination go wild. Sometimes the descriptions donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t match the reality and sometimes you are reminded that Mother Nature can do what she wants. This is when all those times that I have discussed a positive attitude, making the best of a situation, appreciating the here and now, what I am learning, being present in the moment, have been tested. My inside voice did some whining, but the reality is we were in Cuba! So the weather wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fabulous all the time, and I had to walk two miles for a cup of delicious coffee (I definitely needed the exercise), and as always, I appreciated it more, so I drank six. We were in Cuba, where no fast food businesses with neon lights, or American corporations exist, allowing us to really appreciate the local offerings. The most beautiful aspect was I with people I love: my darling, my sons and my brother Paul. There were so many moments where I truly felt my cup run-
neth over. In the scheme of things, when I look at the world, I see how lucky I am to be able to go there to visit this country. So many there are very poor, but happy and friendly. They work hard, play some incredible music, and paint with passion. Havana is 500 years old and provided some wonderful experiences. Saturday morning, we walked along the beach, bundled up nice and warm, as a winter storm played havoc on the ocean, which was amazing to watch. Days later, Haiti, a neighbouring island, was ripped apart by an earthquake. Fifty thousand people may be dead. Homes and hospitals have been destroyed in a country that has so little. It is overwhelming to watch, and you feel powerless, stunned. How do you help where you can be effective? It has been suggested that people can donate to the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and Oxfam, organizations that can be trusted to get donations where needed. Be careful, as already the scams on the Internet are seeking donations under the guise of helping Haitians, and will go to lowlifes who have no conscience. Our trip brought us so close, yet, miles apart in so many ways.
Film explores healing and nature of human health A special showing of The Living Matrix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The New Science of Healing is being held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living. The full-length feature documentary asks if mind, intention and belief can influence healing, as well as how placebos work, and if science can explain miracle cures. A ground breaking film, The Living Matrix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The New Science of Healing also addresses how quantum physics, energy fields, and consciousness directly affects our health and well-being. Leading scientists, researchers and holistic practitioners share the latest science and alternative concepts that are revolutionizing health care as we know it.
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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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Feature Event: Benefit Dinner and Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Peppers Roadhouse Restaurant hosts a fundraiser buffet dinner for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Jan. 25. The dinner features a buffet, entertainment by the Chilly Creakers and a silent auction. It takes place at Peppers (4300-27th St., Vernon) from 6 to 9 p.m. Twenty-five per cent of all food and beverage sales will be donated to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “I went to two fundraisers at Peppers before Christmas and they were really fun. It was a good meal and a good time for a good cause,” said Donna Antonishak, who organized the event with Peppers co-owner Tracy Lambeth-Scott, who likes to support local charities. Tickets are $20 each and must be purchased at the restaurant by Jan. 24. For more information call 250-549-2083. The Investors Group Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., in honour of the late Jean Brady, above, takes place at the Wesbild Centre Jan. 31 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Team and individual registration is on now. Call 1-800-6343399 or 1-800-667-3742 or see www.walkformemories.com. CFUW VERNON BRANCH Meets Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Schubert Centre. This is a lunch meeting and visitors are welcome. Lunch is $8. Speaker will be Dr. Elaine Gallagher of UVic on the topic, “An Age Friendly Society.” She will discuss subjects as varied as Housing Options, Transportation, Sidewalks, Public Amenities, parking, building accessibility by foot. RSVP to Susan Beck at250-545-5573 REBEKAH LODGE meets the first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003. THE ENDERBY CLIFF QUILTERS MEET The first, third and fifth Monday of each month at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel from 1 to 5 p.m. Many of us are working on quiltas-you-go projects, but you are welcome to bring your own project to work on. Quilters of all levels welcome. For more info., call June at 250-838-5655 or Sonja at 250-838-0685.
AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY IN VERNON The Canadian Federation of University Women, Vernon Chapter will be having Dr. Elaine Gallagher, from the University of Victoria give a presentation on making Vernon an age friendly community, Jan. 18. The event will take place at the Schubert Centre (3505-30th Ave.). Lunch will be provided at a cost of $8 per person. The presentation begins VERNON SENIORS OAPO#6 Meeting at the Schubert at 11:30 a.m. and goes until 1:30 p.m. For further informa- Centre, Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Come and bring a friend. Following the meeting is an in-house bingo. Refreshments tion contact: Susan Beck at 250-545-7753. OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ Jan. 18, movie night to follow. at Towne Cinema, Vernon Film Society movie, Coco Before CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASSES Ages 18 months to Chanel, 5:15 p.m. Tickets available at 4:30 p.m., cost $6. 2.5 years and parent or caregiver. Parents and toddlers will wiggle, jump, somersault and dance in this fun class. With Meet in foyer. Call Dot by Sunday, 250-542-4042. OKAN. COLLEGE KALAMALKA SPEAKERS SERIES developmentally appropriate activities, we will work on coJan. 18 at 12:30 p.m., lecture theatre. “Family Farms: Update ordination, rhythm and muscle development, experience lots on the meat inspection regulation and its impact in this of different kinds of music and have a lot of fun! Six sessions: area” with Andrea Gunner, an Armstrong-based professional $40, Tuesdays Jan. 19 to Feb. 23 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Ages agrologist and food systems activist. All welcome to this free three to five is six sessions for $60, Tuesdays Jan. 19 to Feb. event. Free parking in student parking lot during the event. 23, 1 to 2 p.m. All classes facilitated by Andrea Clarke at the Inner Light Yoga Studio, 2807 – 44 Ave. (above the Red Call the campus library at 250-545-7291, local 2247. SOCIETY FOR OPEN LEARNING & DISCUSSION SOLD Cross). To register, call Andrea at 250-503-5416 or e-mail: meets Jan. 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place, innerworldschool@gmail.com room 06. Topic will be “Putting a Face on Homelessness and PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Presented by North Poverty,” presented by Chuck Harper, executive director of Okanagan Hospice Society, for families who have experiUpper Room Mission. New members and visitors welcome. enced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. Structured, educational For more info. please call Nadine at 549 1479. DOG’O’POGO AGILITY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING support group explores a number of topics pertaining to grief Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. E-mail dogopogo@yahoo.com or phone surrounding pregnancy loss. The group is a free drop-in program open to anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss, 250-503-1073 for the location. PHONE FOR PRE-APPROVAL Anna & Riza Wish You...
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All that does not glitter is still gold Highlanders toast Burns with pipes, haggis and song
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lassical concert pianist Sara Davis Buechner’s advance publicity suggested that Wednesday’s North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s red carpet concert at the Performing Arts Centre would be a glamorous, glitzy affair. However, the audience dripped more diamonds than did Buechner. She humbly –– almost drably –– made her way to the piano, a full five seconds after Christine Pilgrim her introduction by NOCCA president Nina Langton, elegantly disguised as Audrey Hepburn. Hardly glancing at the audience, Buechner adjusted the piano stool and bent over the centre stage Steinway, tastefully draped in ceiling-high white, diaphanous folds of fabric. The audience waited. Then, with a touch so sensitive and precise, and phrasing so fluid and expressive, Buechner began to play Bach’s transcription of Three Minuets in G Major by Egon Petri. At that point, no one cared what she wore or how she walked. Nor did it matter that the witty repartee we were promised was unforthcoming. No “Good evening!” No smile, just a nod of acknowledgement greeted our applause after more of Bach’s transcriptions of the Busoni School, which ended in Ferruccio Busoni’s Chorale Prelude, Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland. In fact, it was not until she’d completed Mozart’s Sonatensatz (Allegro) in G Minor, Adagio in B Minor, Menuett and Eine Kleine Gigue (Klavierstucke 355 and 574), and Sonatensatz (Allegro) in B Flat Major that Buechner addressed us. She wandered downstage, tossed her tousled blonde locks, and quoted her “pushy agent” in a brilliantly mimicked New York drawl, “Now Sara, you will talk this evening, won’t you?” Buechner explained her silence until then: “Bach and Mozart speak for themselves,” she said. And what better mouthpiece than Buechner. There followed delicious anecdotes about her concert-going as a child with her family. Then she introduced the premiere performance of Instincts, written specifically for her by one of her UBC music students, 21-year-old
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Audrey Hepburn (NOCCA president Nina Langton), is flanked on the red carpet by Sir Elton John (concert-goer Greg O’Neill, left) and Cat burglar (NOCCA secretary Ken Waldon) before Wednesday’s performance by pianist Sara Davis Buechner. Jared Miller. It was the only piece for which Buechner required sheet music and the services of our very own Joan Sasges as page turner. No wonder! The energy, expertise and musicianship that earned the eruption of applause greeting Instincts’ final flourish was, indeed, as spectacular as the pre-publicity had promised. Buechner had won our hearts. When we returned from more celebrity gazing in the red-carpeted lobby after intermission, Buechner patted the Steinway and suggested she talk a little more in order to give it a rest after the thumping it had been rendered in the first half. Because she is enjoying a year’s sabbatical from UBC in Japan, she felt it appropriate to include work by renowned Japanese musician/composer/teacher Kouji Taku. Her intro-
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“Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace. As lang’s my arm.” So goes Robbie Burns’ address to the haggis that has been recited around the Scottish baird’s birthday, Jan. 25, 1759, to this day at suppers in communities all over the world. Here in Vernon, the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band and the Arran Campbell Memorial Pipe Band are preparing tasty treats (if you count haggis as tasty) for their Burns night supper at the Vernon Recreation Complex, Saturday, Jan. 23. Robert Burns “This promises to be one of the most significant Scottish cultural events of the year,” said Tom Skinner, one of Kalamalka Highlanders’ long-standing senior pipers, who will deliver a talk on Burns. “The Immortal Memory, which is sometimes a long-winded dry dissertation of Burns facts, will be replaced with a contemporary look at the baird,” said Skinner, who recently researched and wrote an article on Burns, bagpipes and everything you wanted to know about haggis, but were afraid to ask, published in the January edition of More of Our Canada magazine. The Highlanders’ evening will feature a traditional meal of tatties and neeps, (potatoes and turnips), along with roast beef, and, haggis, the dish of sheep’s pluck and oatmeal, but now normally made from beef for modern-day palates. Highlanders’ drummer Bill Slicer will deliver the address to the haggis, which in itself, will be worth the price of admission, said Skinner. Highlanders’ pipe corporal Dave Gerhardt will answer any questions people have about the bagpipes. The cost to attend is $35 for adults and $20 for those 12 and under. “We will not be checking IDs,” said Skinner. “For those old enough and Scottish enough to think about the price, this is great value, comparable to $3.50 40 years ago, way cheaper than a flight to Scotland, and includes dessert, singing, poetry, Scottish country dancing, and five of the best bagpipe jokes in the world. “You’ll nae want ta miss this.” Doors to the Rec Centre auditorium open at 5:30 p.m., with the opening ceremonies and dinner beginning at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are available from any band member, or phone Bob Thompson at 250-549-4336.
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And that’s a good thing for Downey Jr. and crew, ‘cause the ending of this thing looks like it’s far from case closed. It doesn’t exactly take a sleuth to figure that one out. The feature is currently playing in Vernon.
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held at 7:30 p.m. on the n recognition of last Wednesday evening Family Literacy of each month. Week, which starts The library of Wednesday, I would like course, has to share the thousands many ways of books for in which the parents to library can share with help families their children, spend time starting with together. board books, Literacy all the way is more to books to than books. Maureen Curry share when Reading, writthe children ing, playing a game, watching a film are reading on their adaptation or listening own. If the selection of to a story together all help prepare children books becomes overfor challenges ahead whelming, the followand sharpen skills for ing titles can save time and be a great help: adults. – What to Read Story time at the When: The Books and library is a wonderful Stories to Read with opportunity for famiyour Child, and all the lies to share a love of Best Times to Read language through great Them by Pam Allyn. stories, finger plays, – Great Books About flannels, puppets and Things Kids Love and songs. Great Books for Babies In the Vernon and Toddlers, both by library, story times are Kathleen Odean. scheduled five times – For the Love of per week, including Reading: Books to Build Saturday mornings. Lifelong Readers by Pyjama story time is
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Dave Bouchard. Feature films are another resource the library offers to parents who want to share the love of language and story with their children. The Okanagan Regional Library has more than 150 titles in its juvenile feature film collection (there are more than 700 titles in the adult film collection), including many films adapted from books. Younger children can enjoy film adaptations such as The Polar Express, The Tale of Despereaux or Charlotte’s Web, while films such as The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian, along with Holes and Coraline would appeal to older children. A family car trip can sometimes be a challenge to keep children happy, but listening to books on CD is a great
Logo contest deadline extended The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline for its logo contest to promote its new campaign, entitled “I Belong.” Artists and designers who didn’t have the time to send in their ideas for the original deadline, now have until Feb. 12. “Our annual Business Excellence Awards logo contest received a significantly greater number of entries and we are pleased to say that a submission has been chosen and a winner will
be announced shortly,” said chamber manager Val Trevis. The event is open to all members of the public. The prize is artistic recognition, $200 cash and a GVCC notebook To enter the contest, applicants must submit their logos by either regular mail or e-mail. Complete contest rules and regulations, can be found at www. vernonchamber.ca. Question and submissions can be directed to membership@vernonchamber.ca
Music Director & Conductor Rosemary Thomson and The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra present
OUR FUTURE Vernon Arts Centre sunday, january 24 7:00pm
Celebrating fifty years of classical music in the Okanagan Valley means celebrating our youth, especially those who study here and work here, going on to perform in a professional capacity on local and international stages.
stephen gellman Child Play imant raminsh Songs of the Stars j.s. bach Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043
ney rosauro Concerto for Timpani and Strings aram khachaturian Masquerade: Suite g u e st a r t i st s A licia Ve nab l e s & Co ll e e n Ve nab l e s – V i o l i ns D o mini qu e B e r na th – T i m p a n i C an d e s c a Vo c al Ens e mb l e Yo u th Sy mp h o ny o f th e O k anagan Nigh t O w l O r ch e s tr a Player s
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way to enjoy language together. Parents can choose from more than 300 junior book titles in the ORL’s spoken word collection. To celebrate Family Literacy Week, the Vernon library will be holding a special family
story time on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This free event will feature great books, puppets, songs, book prizes, and a surprise visit from the Cat in the Hat. Be sure to bring your camera!
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SUSAN CARRIE One of the biggest advantages in medicine last century was the use of randomized controlled trials to test whether a newly discovered drug does the job it is designed to do in a safe, effective manner. Patients are selected at random and divided into two groups, one getting the medication and one getting a placebo. No one knows which group is getting the real drug except the pharmacist who dispenses them. It’s an excellent method to determine what works and what doesn’t. If you have asthma and are using those inhalers containing a “cortisone” drug, be sure to use it regularly for the best effect. Often when medication isn’t producing the desired results, it can be due to the patient not taking the doses regularly. This is very important in the treatment of asthma. You can help yourself remember to take your medications by putting them in a place where you’ll find them at the right time. Morning and bedtime pills can be placed in the bathroom next to your toothbrush. If a pill has to be taken with food, put it in the kitchen where you’ll see it. Always keep al medications away from children. Diabetes can cause poor circulation so it is very important that diabetics check their feet on a regular basis. Nerve damage can cause a loss of sensation so any cuts or redness on their feet may not be felt. Protect your feet from injury by wearing good shoes, using moisturizers to keep the skin supple and cutting your toenails carefully. We believe it’s your right to know about the medications you put into your body. Our job is to ensure that knowledge is sound. We’d be happy to fill your next prescription and give you that knowledge.
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pre-owned vehicle that you’d typically find on any other lot,” he said. Much like their parent comBut Ledet’s first goal is to reconpany, Royal Volkswagen wants to nect with Vernon. Having grown make a statement in 2010. While the up in Morinville, Alta. (population German auto manufacturer appears 800), he knows the value of forging to be gearing up to make more community relationships. inroads to the North American mar“In the past Royal Volkswagen ket, the Vernon dealer has under- has been affiliated with the (Vernon gone an ownership change and is Royals) lacrosse team and the Vipers. looking to get reacquainted with the We want to build on that awareness community. and that reputation – which in the The father and son team of past has been good – and bump it up Dennis and Terry Lowe of Kamloops a few notches. recently acquired the Vernon dealer“My number one priority is to ship from Tim Brandle, who has get into the community and say operated the dealership since 2006. ‘hey, we’re interested in supporting Royal VW’s new general man- the Okanagan, especially the local ager, J.M. (Jean Michel) Ledet, sports teams.” who is busy getting to know the If Volkswagen truly is going to 17-member staff, says make a splash in the change couldn’t North America, have come at a betLedet says they must ter time. He explains be ready to go headNorth America curto-head with both rently sits fourth on U.S. and Asian manVolkswagen’s global ufacturers, especially depth chart, trailing in terms of affordtwo European marability, fuel efficiency — J.M. Ledet kets and Brazil. But and overall value for the company is taking money. He believes measures to ensure that will soon the release of the new Jetta, expectchange. ed later this year, will turns some “The gap between No. 3 and No. heads. 4 is fairly significant and they want “We’re going to shock North to reverse that. Volkswagen is put- Americans on the next Jetta,” said ting all their resources in North Ledet, suggesting it could have a America,” said Ledet, who worked base price of around $18,000, well at a large dealership in Vancouver equipped. “If they market it well, before coming to Vernon. this will be an absolute home run “We are happy from a timing that the automotive industry hasn’t point of view to be associated with seen in a long time. Volkswagen. The opportunity is per“The vehicles coming down the fect here in Vernon. We think there pipeline are very impressive.” is some amazing potential in the When it comes to fuel efficiency, market here. With what Volkswagen Volkswagen has been there for quite wants to do in North America, you some time. They are renowned for can’t beat it – perfect timing and a their fuel-sipping TDI (Turbo Direct great company.” Injection) diesel engines. It might Located on the south end of partially explain why the Germans the Swan Lake auto mile, Royal haven’t really dabbled much in Volkswagen will soon boast a lineup hybrid technology. of 100 new and 40 quality pre“Volkswagen has already had that owned vehicles. One of Ledet’s top for several years with their regular priorities is to expand their list of diesels. You’ve been able to get 1,200 pre-owned vehicles to include more kilometres on a TDI Jetta diesel on than just VWs. one tank for a long time. “You can shop here and find any “It’s really a matter of Volkswagen
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J.M. Ledet, general manager of Royal Volkswagen, anticipates an increased presence for the German car manufacturer in North America. going out there and marketing what we’ve been doing and the reputation that we’ve had for some time.” Many car manufacturers are still reeling from the recession, but a handful of others have weathered the economic storm fairly well. VW is one of them, suffering just a six per cent hit in sales in the last year. “It’s a matter of being conservative and knowing there were going
to be some challenges and preparing themselves. They were going to focus on less expensive vehicles rather than big SUVs. They focussed on economy, reliability, customer service,” said Ledet. “That was one of the best good news stories in the North American auto industry in the last year. Volkswagen didn’t really take any hit.”
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ash flow has a value today. Predictable cash flow has a higher value, and government guaranteed predictable cash flow has the highest value. Let’s look at an example of an investor who wants to invest today, so that he is assured he will have a cash flow of $10,000 a year starting 10 years from now. In addition, he wants it to last for 10 years. Let’s put it into real dates. He is looking for $10,000 a year starting in 2020, and every January receiving a payment of $10,000 until 2029. It is possible for an investor to create their own cash flows by investing in interest payments due from government backed bonds. This particular
example is from data based on a Province of British Columbia bond. He will end up owning 10 interest coupons with maturity values of $10,000 each. The simple math says that is a series of payments that will total $100,000 dollars. At today’s lower interest rates, we have Dave Ellis calculated the cost at five per cent: this cash flow costs almost $50,000 today. The quandary for an investor today revolves around the interest rates, because interest rates dictate the price that cash flow is worth. Every January the major investment firms come out with their economic forecasts, and two of the most important figures to focus on are inflation and interest rates. Most are predicting higher rates for both. Let’s backtrack a
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moment. If you invest $6,139 at five per cent for 10 years, it will mature for $10,000. But if interest rates were to move up one per cent, you could get a compound deposit at six per cent, then the cost would be only $5,583. This example shows it requires a full 10 per cent more capital to invest at five per cent instead of six per cent, if you want $10,000 to mature in 10 years. Granted that is just one payment calculated. Out of curiosity, what if I wait a year to invest in that series of $10,000 payments? It will have less time to compound if I buy next year, but won’t the higher interest rate at six per cent offset that? The answer is quite dramatic. The costs for the same series of payments, drops from $50,000 to $46,000. I could earn zero per cent interest for the next year and still be further ahead.
A smarter strategy would be to invest the $50,000 in short term corporate bonds at six per cent. Over the next year, as the economy improves and rates on corporate bonds decline, our deposit grows to $53,000. As the economy improves, and inflation rates start moving up, the Bank of Canada, perhaps even the U.S. Central Bank, will start slowly raising interest rates. If the B.C. government bonds are yielding one per cent more, say six per cent, then we can invest the $53,000. Only instead of assuring ourselves of $10,000 a year starting in 2020, there is enough to acquire interest payments worth $11,400. I find that very interesting. By waiting to buy my future cash flow one year at one percent higher, my future income goes up by 14 per cent. What’s more inter-
esting, is the answer to this question: “What is the penalty for waiting to invest in government bonds?” Answer – there is no penalty. As for terminology, these interest payments are referred to as coupon investing, and when you invest in a series of them due over several years, as in this example, we refer to them as coupon annuity packages. You pick the starting and ending
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Until recently, courts often awarded extra damages to terminated employees because their boss fired them in a way that was unfair or showed bad faith. Sometimes punitive damages to punish the employer were added on top. Now, as a result of a 2008 decision by the Supreme Court of Canada, employees will likely find it harder to get these extra “bad faith” or punitive damages. Kevin Keays worked at Honda Canada’s manufacturing plant in Ontario for 14 years. He developed chronic fatigue syndrome and was on disability leave for some time. When he returned to work, he continued to be frequently absent. Honda ran a “lean operation” and his absences caused problems for his department. He was placed in a disability program requiring him to produce a doctor’s note after each absence. Eventually, Honda asked Keays to see an independent occupational medical specialist to evaluate whether he was really missing work due to his disability. Keays refused, and was fired. He sued Honda for wrongful dismissal. Nick At trial, the court decided Honda fired Keays without cause and awarded damages equal to 15 month’s wages for the notice he should have received, plus an additional 9 months’ wages as damages for the “bad faith” manner of dismissal. As well, Keays was awarded $500,000 in punitive damages on the basis that Honda’s treatment of Keays was high-handed and discriminatory. The appeal court chopped the punitive damages to $100,000. The Supreme Court of Canada did away with the punitive damages altogether. It also slashed the extra 9 months’ damages for “bad faith,” leaving Keays with just the 15 months’ damages for wrongful dismissal. The court said that “the normal distress and hurt feelings resulting from dismissal are not
compensable.” The employer’s conduct has to be particularly offensive or callous to justify extra “bad faith” damages for the way the employee was dismissed. Examples include wrongfully accusing an employee of theft, lying about why the employee was fired, defaming the employee, firing an employee to prevent them from getting their pension, reassuring the employee that their job is secure at the same time as contemplating their dismissal, firing an employee upon return from disability leave, and advertising the employee’s position before firing them.
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As for punitive damages, “Courts should only resort to punitive damages in exceptional cases,” said the Supreme Court of Canada. “Conduct meriting punitive damages awards must be ‘harsh, vindictive, reprehensible and malicious,’ as well as ‘extreme in its nature and such that by any reasonable standard it is deserving of full condemnation and punishment’.” Employees can still always get damages for wrongful dismissal if they are fired without proper cause. But to get extra damages for alleged bad faith on the part of their boss, an employee will have to prove that their employer’s behaviour in firing them was untruthful, misleading or unduly insensitive. And this will likely be more difficult than before. If you are involved in an employment dispute that you can’t resolve, consult your lawyer.
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FIJI - The Firewalkers of Fiji have long baffled scientists with their feat. It is my chance to get to the bottom of this, so to speak, as the chief ’s son Madigi obligingly raises his ample barefoot in front of my camera, while he and his two companions chuckle at my request. My wristwatch, mistakenly an hour fast, resulted in my early arrival at Pacific Harbour’s Arts Village and in a serendipitous encounter with this shy, lanky 22-yearold firewalker who had come out to the bleachers to meet his friends before the firewalk began. As Madigi leaves, he nods in agreement to my appeal for, “Another photo after the firewalk please.” The Island of Beqa (pronounced mbenga) the home of the legendary firewalkers looms off Pacific Harbour Bay of Viti Levu, the largest Fiji Island. Members of the Sawau Tribe of Beqa have for over 300 years inherited from their forefathers the uncanny ability to walk on scorching rocks. Spectators soon reach the rafters of the stands facing the large circular mound of rocks covered with blazing logs that have been heating the rocks for four hours. Joseph, our MC, recounts the lore of how this mastery over fire began long ago with a famous story teller Dredre. “It was customary to trade gifts for stories. When asked by villagers what gift he’d like, he said each should bring the first thing they caught hunting the next day. For one warrior this was an eel, which assumed
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Madigi leaps up as he makes his way across hot rocks. the shape of a spirit god. In return for being freed the god promised the power to rise unscathed from a four day burial under hot coals. Finding this too frightening, the warrior said he was satisfied to just walk on the burning coals without injury.” “Two weeks prior to the firewalk the participants do not eat coconut and have no contact with females,” Joseph says. Audience hands shoot up. “I know…I know what you’re thinking with ceremonies Wednesday to Saturday each week,” he chortles. “The good news is since Christianity was introduced, these taboos have been replaced with prayers before and after.” The crowd hushes as Chief Rusiate Roko Tavo strides on
to the grassy stage. He lifts his arms and bellows the age old chant that Joseph translates, “as long as our blood flows we can walk on fire” whereupon five young men from this bloodline run out to join him. A row of sacred bala bala leaves form a band of green around the waists of their straw skirts that fall to mid-calf. And if this is not enough to conjure up images of fuel for a flash fire, around their ankles is a band of tinder-dry tree ferns. The young men using poles clear the burning logs from the rocks and then level the rocks so they will not tilt when tread upon. They bring leaves to place around the edge of the circle. The chief thunderously calls forth the spirit god. A thick
vine hoisted on the shoulders of two men walk on either side of the pit enticing the spirit into the circle, where he will stay until the leaves are removed. First to step onto the white hot rocks is the chief, who walks slowly to the middle and lingers holding up his arms to the crowd before crossing to the other side. I cringe, thinking of my furious hobble to get off a bit of hot beach sand, yet see no sign of discomfort on his face. One by one the young men follow suit. Lastly the leggy Madigi leaps up with his size twelves and smiles in my direction before he sashays around the sizzling rock bed for longer than I can hold my breath. After the firewalk the women entertain us with a traditional Meke dance. The men then charge out enacting two rivalling chiefs in battle. The loser is dragged to the victor’s house and if this had taken place during the island’s cannibalistic days the defeated chief would have joined the glory feast, but not in a good way. At the end of the show, Madigi appears along a side path with a dimply grin and points to his foot. I hurry over. As he bares his sole I peer closely at only the same previous bits of grime accumulated from barefoot walking. I click my camera to capture for posterity the inexplicable fact that his slow dance on the searing rocks had no ill effects. And leave wondrously mystified. Irene Butler is a writer with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent travel article syndicate.
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Wilbert Matthew “Bill” 1923 - 2010 We regret to announce the passing of Bill Traverse in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at the age of 86 years.
On January 10, 2010, John McClean of Coldstream BC, died peacefully at the age of 85 years. After serving in the Canadian Air Force in WWII, John's business career was spent in Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton. His most rewarding venture was his beloved Beta Plastics Ltd. After retiring, John and Wendy moved to the Okanagan where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary enjoying many summers in the sun and winters in Hawaii and down South. Wendy passed away in 2001 and John's heart and soul went with her. John was fortunate to remain in the comfort of his home until recently. He will be sadly missed by his children Heather Hammond (Greg), Peter McClean (Shannon) and Beth Comartin (Bob). Grandfather/Papa will be missed by his grandchildren Allan (Elizabeth) and TJ Hammond, Jonathan, Morven and Jillian McClean, Eva Kelemen (Kelsey), Johanna and Emily Comartin. Grandfather/Papa is also survived by his three great grandchildren Austin Joseph and Sierra Wendy Kelemen and John William Hammond. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Charlene Sheldon
Charlene passed away peacefully at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital January 8, 2010 with her parents by her side. Charlene was born in Bonnyville, Alberta on December 6, 1964. She will be sadly missed by her loving parents Al & Sharon Gray, siblings Brenda, Culos (Tim) and son Johnathan of Kelowna, B.C., Regina Gray and son Brandon of Campbell River, B.C., Roxanne Nero of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sean Gray of Victoria, B.C., & Sheldon Gray of Calgary, Alberta, grandmothers Rose Gray of Vernon, B.C. and Elsie Penner of Armstrong, B.C., many aunts, uncles and cousins. Charlene was predeceased by grandpas Vaughn Gray, Leo Grammer and Art Penner, also one aunt Lynne Grammer.
Bill is survived by his loving family: his wife of 65 years, Helen, one daughter, Sharon (Robert) Mohr of Regina, SK, two sons, Bill (Terri) of Kelowna, BC and Robert (Pam) of Kamloops, BC, eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, two sisters, Muriel (Carl) Larson of Canal Flats, BC and Gloria (Alvin) Schaefer of Strathmore, AB, numerous nieces and nephews. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Bill may do so to the Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home 250-542-4333
ALFRED HOWARD HALLAM We regret to announce the death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on January 13, 2010, of Alfred Howard Hallam at the age of 87 years. Alfred is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lilian; four daughters, Heather Hallam of Vernon, Lynne (Allan) Schweb of Armstrong, Candace Ross of Red Deer, AB and Carol (Allan) Budan of Coldstream; one son, Douglas (Lynne) Hallam of Selkirk, MB; ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Bernard (Betty) Hallam of West Kelowna and Gerald (Wilma) Hallam of Saskatoon, SK as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 19 at 11:30 a.m. from the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with the Reverend Bob Thompson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Alfred can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. What is Life It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the winter time. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
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(nee Sass) It is with great sadness that the family of Monika Held announce her peaceful passing in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital on January 14th, 2010 at the age of 66 years. She was called Home to be with her Lord after having suffered with complications from diabetes and heart failure for the past two years. Monika was born on July 3rd, 1943 in Poland, the fifth of seven children born to Alwine & Herman Sass. In 1945 she immigrated to East Germany and then in 1952 came to Canada at the age of nine years. Monika married Heinz Held in 1963 in Vernon and was blessed with four children. She leaves behind her loving husband Heinz; two sons, Glenn (Susan) Held and Greg (Beki) Held of Vernon, B.C.; two daughters, Glenda (Andy) Laser of Calgary, Alberta and Tammy (Bob) Harder of Armstrong, B.C.; nine grandchildren, Nolan Held, Olivia Held, Tyson and Dawson Held, Sydney and Brett Harder, Adam, Caleb and Natalie Laser; two brothers, Arthur Sass and Willi Sass; two sisters, Martha Sass and Erika Berger, all of Vernon, B.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Tierza Witzke; one nephew, Randy Witzke, both of Oyama, B.C.; and one brother-in-law, Mark Berger of Vernon, B.C. “My life has been full and rewarding. I was loved by my family and grandchildren and have no regrets. When my time comes, do not grieve and mourn for me. You have all made my life worthwhile and I feel I have accomplished my purpose here on earth. I thank you and love you all.” The Funeral Service will be held at Faith Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Art Lange officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Monika to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4.
A loving mother so gentle and kind, What a wonderful memory she left behind; Long days, long nights, she bore her pain, To wait for cure, but all in vain; Till God Himself knew what was best, He took her Home and gave her rest.
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Surkan, Roy It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Surkan, on January 11, 2010 in Armstrong, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@pafs.net. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, (Vernon. 250-558-0866 & Armstrong. 250-546-7237) FUNERAL SERVICES
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JULY 11, 1941 JANUARY 19, 2009 Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the sky the message She Is Dead, Put crêpe bows round the white necks of the public doves, Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves. She was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week and my Sunday rest, My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song; I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong. The stars are not wanted now: put out every one; Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun; Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood. For nothing now can ever come to any good.
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There is no greater sorrow, than a Mother losing her son. There has been those before you and sadly more to come, But Heaven now, is a more special place, for you have gone to stay, But you are also still around, I know in special ways. Your presence swirls around me, I hear your gentle voice. Whisper to me “it’s okay mom - you’re going to be alright.” I feel your arms around me, too, like you always used to do, And when the stars come out at night, I know which one is you! As two years now, have passed away, the pain just wants to stay, But sometimes can be lessened, when you send your love my way. I love you Kenny, so very much, I pray that you stay near To keep on loving and protecting me for another year. Love forever, Mom (Patty) and all the family
Our sincere and heartfelt thanks for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Sandy by Dr. Gilhooly, Dr. Welsh, and Dr. Kates, the dialysis nurses and all involved in the renal program at the Vernon and Kelowna Renal Units. Thank you also to Dr. Ellett, Dr. Pasenau, and the many other doctors, nurses and healthcare providers who cared for him during the times he was at the Vernon and Kelowna Hospitals, and to Todd Dew and the staff of Hogarth’s Pharmacy for their ongoing assistance. You touched Sandy’s life and your excellent care helped him to enjoy many extra years with his family and friends. To Pastor Roy White, Joel Haberstock, and our church family at St. John’s Lutheran Church, we would like to thank you for your continued prayers and support for Sandy and our family. Many thanks to those who assisted with the service, and to the Ladies Aid and the LWML for the beautiful luncheon they prepared. Thank you also to Daryl Heidebrecht and his staff at Bethel Funeral Chapel for assisting us in such a caring way. So many people have helped us over the years and we appreciate all of you immensely. We are blessed to live in this community and want to thank all who have touched our lives. Helen Third, the Forsyth, Third, and Donaldson families.
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SPLATSIN DIRECTOR OF HEALTH Temporary full time. Wages to commensurate with experience. Qualifications: Master degree in a health related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience of which 3 years demonstrate a senior management role, preferably within a First Nations health environment, or a combination of equivalent education and experience (or strong employment experience and related undergraduate degree) with: • Strong national knowledge of the First Nations Peoples’ cultures, traditions, customs as well as governance structures and policies related to health and healing • Knowledge of post and health Canada transfer agreements, financial budgets, staff management. • Provincial and Federal programs relating to First Nations health • Proven management skills, administrative and leadership skills with experience hiring, leading and motivating staff and contractors • Superior, written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills • Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, and judgment with an ability to achieve results through a consultative approach to decision making • Strong organization, project management, and problem solving skills Closing date: January 22, 2010. To: Suzanne Shiner, Splatsin, Box 460 Enderby, B.C. V0E 1V0 Fax 250 838 2131 Email: suzanne_shiner@splatsin.ca No Phone Calls, Please.
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SEASONAL FARM Laborers for Organic Herb Farm in Lake Country and Armstrong needed. Duties include seeding, greenhouse work, planting seedlings, weeding and tending to plants, picking by hand and loading trucks for delivery. You need to be physically ďŹ t and able to work hard as well as work independently and take directions well. Experience is an asset. Monday Saturday 7 am - 3:30 pm (48 hrs/week - Sundays off). $9.09/hr. This position starts April 1/10 through to Oct 1/10 (26 weeks). Please fax resume to 604-777-4819 or email: careers@naturalfactors.com
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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON REQUIRED We are a progressive player in the automotive retail industry and need a self-starter who can build and manage our wholesale and retail parts business and complement our team. If you’ve got the ambition to take over this critical position, hit our high standards and grow fast with our company, send your resume to parts@bannisters.com. Include a separate write-up describing your most significant team and individual accomplishments. We offer a very competitive wage and benefit package.
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Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs (Armstrong) CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY SPECIALIST The Okanagan Boys & Girls Club in Armstrong has an immediate opening for a Child, Youth, and Family Specialist. This is a maternity leave term position of 35 hours per week until the return of the incumbent. Candidates should have the following basic qualifications: • BSW or equivalent in Human Services and three years of experience or one to two years of related experience in Child, Youth and Family counselling. • Experience in crisis and short-term interventions. • Experience with and knowledge of child and youth mental health issues. • Knowledge of or experience with the Child Welfare system. • Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution. • Knowledge of or experience in providing Integrated Case Management. • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. • Computer and file management skills are essential. • Knowledge of local community resources and services. • Experience in facilitating groups is considered an asset. • Possess a valid B.C. Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle with appropriate liability insurance. • Successful completion of Agency Screening Process, including a criminal record check. Resume and cover letter to:
Exempt Competition #: 0000002-COV-2010 Closing Date: February 4, 2010 -------------------------------Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for complete job description and method of application.
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WANTED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Wanted immediately, experienced Logging Truck and Equipment Mechanic for R.J. Schunter Contracting. Position includes benefits and pension. Please fax resume to: 250-547-2030. AVON. Join for the month of January for $20 and receive $100 free products. sharryl@telus.net or 250-769-3366
AVON. Last Chance to Join for $20 and receive $100 free products. Expires February 5th. sharryl@telus.net or 250-769-3366 Builder looking for qualified carpenters able to work un supervised,Hardy siding experience an asset. Email resume with wage expectation to: 77apex@gmail.com BUSY SALON CHAIR RENTAL AVAIL. Apply in person to D.Marie Hair Company #2-2810 48th Ave, Vernon.
2743-30th St., Vernon, BC V1T 5C6 Position available for a full time Accounting Technician. The successful applicant will have strong accounting and taxation skills; experience with the following software: Caseware, Caseview (Jazzit) Pro-file T1 T2 T3 FX, Excel Will have completed or enrolled in one of the following: ACIA Certificate, 2nd - 4th year CGA, an OUC accounting graduate and/or a senior level accounting technician. The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of the working of an accounting office. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
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Rent or commission. Bring in resume to The Great Escape Salon #5 - 3100 35th Avenue, Vernon or email to
26-year-old local designer Rachelle Dixon is looking for a an energetic female to join her in managing and operating her growing manufacturing and retail store Square One Apparel. It’s a fun and creative work environment with lots of room to learn and grow with the company. Retail clothing sales experience mandatory or a minimum of 5 years in the service industry. Please bring resumes in person to Square One @ 3009 30th Avenue
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We are looking for a person who has • Strong Customer Service skills • Is Self Motivated, and well organized • Has an understanding of Electrical Circuitry • Is mechanically inclined • Has a working knowledge of Computers and operating software Training will be provided for the right applicant. This is not an Electrician’s position. Please forward resume to the attention of Gerard Doorn, Box 467 Enderby, BC V0E 1V0 or fax to 250-838-6732 or email to gerardmtn@sunwave.net
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Busy downtown bookstore requires a full-time staff member to join our team. The successful applicant must be self-motivated, hard-working, and able to multi-task. Please forward resumes to Box 9 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 or email to info@monahanagency.com
• Repetitive tasks. You must also be reliable and available for shift work. Training is provided. Please fax resume to:
250-260-3402 We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Domestic Helper / Childcare required in my home 18-25hrs/wk, start Feb/Mar 2010. Non-smoker only. Reply to box #7 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 SPLATSIN Director Aboriginal Child Welfare Program. Full time hours. Wages commensurate with experience. Qualifications: M.S.W. or B.S.W. Experience: working with First Nation families and children, conflict resolution, child protection, staff supervision, proposals and financial administration. Closing: January 22, 2010. To: Suzanne Shiner, Splatsin Box 460 Enderby, BC VOE 1V0 Fax: 250-838-2131 Email: suzanne_shiner@ splatsin.ca
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Canterbury Court Seniors Residence
has an opening for a housekeeper Fridays and Saturdays with an option for fill-in hours. Must be reliable with good work habits. Excellent working conditions. Bring resume to 3011 Gateby Place, 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Early Childhood Educator for P/T position, 30hrs/wk. Must have BC licence to practice & be a team player. Reply to box #10 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25Ave. Vernon BC V1T 1P5.
First Nations Friendship Centre
OUTREACH WORKER
PART-TIME POSITION • 10-14 HOURS PER WEEK Under the direct supervision of the Nutritionist Coordinator, the Outreach Worker’s duties will include: • Providing counselling and/or referral for identified health and lifestyle risks related to pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period • Facilitating weekly drop-in sessions. Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent with related nutrition or food preparation skills • Paraprofessional training/experience in counseling and/or teaching would be an asset • Good knowledge of breast-feeding management, pregnancy and childbirth and infant development • Must have good communication and conflict resolution skills • Must be able to work independently in a group or individual setting • Must have practical knowledge of food shopping and preparation • Knowledge of the dynamics of the urban First Nations and Metis community, especially in the North Okanagan • Reliable vehicle required for home visits • Must work flexible hours • Current First Aid Certificate, Food Safe Certification Must consent to a criminal record check. Requires a valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation. To apply: submit resume, cover letter & three work related references to: First Nations Employment Services 2905 29th Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 1Y7 Fax: (250) 558-5321 fnesvernon@shawbiz.ca Only those selected will be contacted for an interview. Start Date: A.S.A.P. Closing Date: Jan 22, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
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REALTOR ASSISTANT NEEDED! FULL-TIME POSITION. Need excellent attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, work well with all kinds of people, high level of computer and organizational skills.
Drop off resumes to Box #2 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1P5
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Leah Crawford, Estate Administrator at 250-503-5300 today to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon, Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP, KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 9A2 Experienced Dental Receptionist/CDA Certification preferred, required 3-4 days per week for busy progressive office, must be friendly & a team oriented person with the ability to help run a busy practice and join are dynamic team. Reply to Box 29, C/O The Morning Star
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NEW YEAR NEW CAREER! Kelowna company is looking for hard working individuals. Must be 18+ yrs of age. No experience necessary. Must be able to start immediately. Good opportunities for career minded people. Training provided for chosen applicants. $2,500+/Mo. Performance Guarantee.
Call 250-860-9480 EXPERIENCED Nail Technician, Esthetician & Hairstylist required for Just For You Spa & Salon. Please apply in person w/resume to 301-2520 53rd ave Vernon. FARM workers needed at Kuhn Kuhn Farms, 4320 L&A Cross Rd. $9.14/hr. Call 250- 558-3778. jujar.khunkhun@gmail.com
Help Wanted LOOKING for qualified concrete finishers for 2010 season, curb & gutter exp. pref. Drop resume at 1909 43 St. LOOKING TO make excellent money? Love jewelry? Want to work flexible hours? I have the answer for you! Contact me for more information karenaobrien @shaw.ca Great for stay at home moms too! LOOKING TO make excellent money? Love jewelry? Want to work flexible hours? I have the answer for you! Contact me for more information karenaobrien @shaw.ca Great for stay at home moms too!
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Manager, Member Services - Vernon Belong. Be Valued. As an employee of Valley First you belong to our family of dedicated professionals and your contributions are valued. If you value the importance of relationships and seek a rewarding career with opportunities for continuous learning, consider Valley First.
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FT position for experienced torch on roofer. Must have valid drivers license, a vehicle to get to work, and references. Good $ paid depending on experience & productivity. Please reply to Box #11 C/O The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC, V1T 1P5.
General Laborer’s Help needed,,,must have valid DL. call for info (250)379-2971 J&M SANDHER Orchards looking for farm workers in Vernon and area for March 1, for apple picking, pruning & other labour work. Up to 60hr/wk. Wages $9.14/hr. or piece rate. 6120 Rimer Rd. (250)558-2988,
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Hearts and Hands Community Network
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If you would like to offer a few hours of your time to the community, here are some of the Volunteer Opportunities that are available. Please contact Twylla at the Volunteer Bureau @ 545-8572. O rganization
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-3 hr. shifts or full days - Reception duties & completion of forms / Assist clients - Administration & leadership of Patient Care - Business management & leader Preferred / Wed. evening meetin - Provide advanced first aid (First Aid Certificate required)
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- Assist, encourage & train Special Olympic participants
195 Bowling Coaches 1 1 92 E xhibit 6 Committee Members 1 92 B ackstage 5 Volunteer 1 92 A ssistant 8 Community Coordinator
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AQUA-PRO or Email: sleggett@aqua-prosystems.ca Call Steve: 250.307.8925
SYSTEMS INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
DARCY’S PLUMBING - Hot Water Tank Replacement (gas/electric) - Plugged Drains, Water Softeners - Kitchen/Bathroom Renovations - New Construction *Certified
309-7008
HEATING
STUCCO CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387
Mixed Metal Contracting 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
WINDOWS & DOORS “For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS
“All Your Concrete Needs”
Tazz’s Concrete
Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Call Kevin 250-308-8268 • Foundations • Concrete Floors • Sidewalks • Retaining Wall • Engineered Wall • Driveway • Suspended Slabs
FLOORING /TILING
PAINTING
mountridge 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
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
TAX REBATES - Call Us??? Us ??? CREW WITH FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED QUALITY RATES
549-0115
- WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location • General Labouring rd NEW 2001 43 St Vernon, B.C. V1T 6K7
New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
• 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
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Kelowna Winfield 250-212-3075
250-550-7900
Vernon Salmon Arm 250-550-4598
Marcel Labrecque, 15124 Middle Bench Road Fax: 250-548-4045 Owner/Operator Oyama, B.C. V4V 2C4
• 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
Mike Howe 20 yrs. experience Guaranteed & Professional! Free Estimates
BOOKING FOR SPRING!
B: 503-0681 C: 503-6273
JACK WESSELL PAINTING DRYWALL
CEILINGS SPRAYED / FAUX PAINTING INTERIOR PAINTING WINTER DISCOUNT 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE • WORK GUARANTEED
All Your Drywalling Needs Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
Call for details JACK 250-308-2870
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DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
You Belong
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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
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HARDI-PLANK
SOFFITS
FASCIA
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 542-5925 GUTTERS
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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
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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
Complete Renovations
& Custom Concrete & Frame
• Over 30 years experience •
Call Mike at 250-309-0164
• 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
EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
McLennan • Thompson
R E N O VAT I O N S
BUYING? SELLING? • Complete Renovations • Concrete Forming • Sub Trades Provided
Pat Greg 250-549-0784 • 250-309-2570
Phone: 260-8609
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
1-800-88-HANDY
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS
Insurance Claims • Strata Maintenance • Kitchens • Bathrooms Basement Finishing • Painting • Flooring • Decks • Fences & more! Quality Workmanship • Over 30 Years Experience
TIM 250-307-8772
Licensed Insured WCB • Seniors Discount
Belle Meade
Bathroom Renovations
The Hardi Joys Exterior Finishing & Renovations
www.thehardijoys.com
ALL TILE INSTALLATION WET AREA REPAIRS
Rick & Barb Joy Specializing in: James Hardi Siding, Shingles, Board & Batten. Soffits, Fascia, Trim & Dressing.
Tubs, Toilets, Sinks, Faucets Installed Custom Built Showers (Reg & Invalid)
Developments Ltd.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Call Dave at 250-515-1834 for Book Now 10 20 ch ar M
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• Quality and affordable custom homes. • Home renovations and upgrades. • Interior and exterior finishing. • Trailer rentals and excavator services.
HERE!
www.bellemeade.ca
250-275-3058
ELECTRICAL
CONTACT
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
QUESTIONS?
Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
Since 1991
Sun Valley Construction
Journeyman Carpenter, Cabinet Maker
KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE! www.SunValleyConstruction.ca Phone Dave 250-558-7653
CONTACT
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
Laursen Electric Commercial Residential Service New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured
250-550-7900
250-546-3574 Serving the North Okanagan
Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242
GUTTERS CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
• Seamless Gutters • Vinyl & Hardi Plank Siding • Fascia & Soffits • Exterior Painting
( 250 ) 542-4492
www.vernonmorningstar.com
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
Sunday, January 17, 2010 - The Morning Star B23
Rubbish Removal
Pets
250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL, Junk Removal fr. $75., Bin Rentals fr. $125. ✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING
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
Shopping for Seniors
Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com
Park and Lake Strolling
Call 250-307-8998
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.
Cleaning Services INDIGO Cleaning Services. Residential & Commercial. 30 years exp. 250-545-1359. 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. REPLACE/REFACE existing C-tops, 15yrs exp. High quality with the nice price. 5yr Warranty, Free estimates TERRY AT MONASHEE Countertops. 250-503-3145
Electrical LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Renovation & new residential & commercial projects. Quality work, competitive rates Senior’’s discount. Call Art 250-486-7430
SOLD
Tiling
Feed & Hay Feeder hay. Round bales $160 ton. Delivery available. 250-838-6630. 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
or
HAY for sale. Small squares and Large rounds. Alfalfa grass mix. Call for delivered price. 250-690-7302
*HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
FREE lovely spayed female cat is looking for a new home. Up to date shots & c/w food & litter. Call 250-546-9174. Male Puggle pups, home raised w/TLC for loving disposition. Can view mom, dad, & sons. $600 vaccinated. 250-308-1883. 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.
TheAppliances Natural Choice Dog Salon
Admiral washer/dryer set Heavy duty/extra capacity $200. 250-260-4400. BEST DEAL! Washers, Dryers & Stoves. Starting at $100 and up. (250)549-3781 Black Frigidaire exc.working cond. 250-558-5011.
D/W, $50.
Dave Kendal FIGIDAIRE S/S fridge
Pets ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Phone 542-7203
w/icemakerQuality & Frigidaire All Breedself Dogclean stove, Pair $1250 obo. Beaumark dryerGrooming & Moffat washer, Pair $250 250-307-5229. Vet obo. Recommended Portable 260-2268 dishwasher, exc. cond. $100. Portable washer 4210-25th Avenue, spin machine, has agater, great for cabin $75. Vernon, B.C. (250)545-1454
Your Dog’s Natural Choice
www.vernonanimalcare.com Beagle, adult male purebred, neutered, loveable, obedient, good companion & family dog. (250)550-0419
Computer Services
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Computer Services
MicroSolve Computer Solutions
In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
542-8620
WE DO IT ALL! • PC Hardware Troubleshooting • Virus, Spyware & Adware Removal • Computer Data Backup Arrangements • Hard Drive Data Recovery
NATURAL WOOD FLOORING Fir, Hemlock & Pine www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388
14 years serving the community
Kitchen Cabinets
KELPRO COMPUTERS 2804-33rd St. Vernon • 558-0033 • Fax 669-0561
Home Repairs
Home Repairs
Misc Services We Do It Right The First Time! Exclusive Canadian Diamonds Mined, Cut and Polished in Canada
Give new looks to family owned jewels!
#106 - 3334 30th Ave. Vernon, BC
545-7997
MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage, $95. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
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
Furniture
Admiral washer/dryer set Heavy duty/extra capacity $200. 250-260-4400.
QUEEN size memory foam mattress. Brand New! Retail $1400 sell $495 250-550-6647
Realize the potential in your home by adding a new floor above or below!!! • NEW FOUNDATIONS • ADD WINDOWS & DOORS OVER • FINISHING CARPENTRY 40 YEARS • HARDY BOARD SIDING EXPERIENCE! • STAIRS & SUNDECKS • DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS • CUSTOM TIMBERFRAMING & BEAMWORK
SOLID OAK dining room set, with extenders & 8 chairs, $400. Four bar stools, steel frame, dark green, $200. Excellent cond. 250-308-8810
BEST DEAL! Washers, Dryers & Stoves. Starting at $100 and up. (250)549-3781 Black Frigidaire exc.working cond. 250-558-5011.
D/W, $50.
Toshiba 36” t.v, handmade oak stand. exc/cond, $400obo email pics avail (250)542-6377
FIGIDAIRE S/S fridge w/icemaker & Frigidaire self clean stove, Pair $1250 obo. Beaumark dryer & Moffat washer, Pair $250 obo. 250-307-5229. Portable dishwasher, exc. cond. $100. Portable washer spin machine, has agater, great for cabin $75. (250)545-1454
TV credenza, oak finish, like new, $20. 250-558-3820
Garden Equipment
Appliances
Firewood/Fuel
* 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.
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
Farm Equipment 135 Massey Ferguson diesel tractor, allied loader, blade & chains. 250-260-4400. 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.
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 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
FRESH FROZEN BLUEBERRIES
6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1695 Can deliver. call 1250-550-6648, 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.
APPLES
SPARTAN, GOLDEN & RED DELICIOUS, AMBROSIA
45¢
LB.
Open 7 days a week • 7am - 7pm
PLEASANT VALLEY FRUIT 7885 Hwy 97A, Vernon
30LBS Macintosh apples. $10 for humans, $3 for horses. Cayfords 250-546-3411.
Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD For Sale. We have apple or birch or fir or mixed. Delivery Available. (250)260-7932
FIREWOOD. $160 Mixed, $200 Fir, $220 Birch, $250 Apple incl.delivery. 250-546-3505. Split Fir, $140/cord, free local delivery. (250)309-5488
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
s
ON-SITE
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
Misc. for Sale
AUCTION
VALLEY FENCE & GATE
Acting on the Instructions of North Central Bailiffs Dodds Will Auction the Tools, Office Inventory of Valley Fence & Gate. Partial List Includes Tools: Lincoln & Miller Welders, Generators, Kanga Hammer Drill, Honda Post Hole Auger, DeWalt & Fastenal Hand Held Bandsaws, Chainsaw, Table Saws, Snap-On Cordless Impact Gun, Hitachi Hammer Drills, Makita & DeWalt Cordless Drills, Air Staplers, Bosch Drills & Jigsaws, Makita Circ Caw & Hand Planer, Levels, Mechanics Tools & Tool Boxes, 40 Amp Battery Charger, Ext Cords, Ingersol Rand Air Compressor, Titan Airless Paint Sprayer, Oxy/Act Torch with Bottles, Propane Space Heater, Bench Vice & Grinder, Wood & Alum Ladders, Metal Cut Off Saws, Jacks, Plus Much More. Fence & Gates Inventory: 1000’s of Pcs Assorted Fence & Gate Connectors, 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’ Chainlink, Large Assortment of Gates (Small & Large), Steel Piping & Posts, Fencing Slats & Much More. Office: Desks & File Cabinets, Laptop & Desktop Computers, Floor Model Konich Photo Copier, Copy/Fax Machines, Toshiba Telephone System, Digital Security System, Desk Chairs, Plus More.
Viewing: Friday 10am - 5:00pm Auction Date: Saturday, January 23rd Time: 11:00am Place: 755 Carrier Street, Kamloops, BC All goods subject to 10% buyers premium
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE 250-306-3434
Sale conducted by Dodds Auction Vernon 250-545-3259
View photos online at www.doddsauction.com
A-STEEL Shipping Container Storage New/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20,’’24,’’40,’’45,’’48,’’53’’.Insulated Reefer Containers 20’’40’’53’’. CHEAP 40’’ Farmers Specials on NOW! Semi Trailers for hiway & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 call 24 hours. GREAT for farms or job siteCase 1835 Skidsteer (Bobcat) diesel $9000 obo. 250-549-0441
Misc. for Sale 19 inch color t.v., good cond w/entertainment centre $50 (250)308-8129 23” Toshiba TV with built-in DVD, couple years old $200 firm. (250)260-3190 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.
Shop on line: www.briteland.com
Storage boxes, bubble wrap, mattress bags, newsprint & assorted tape UPSTAIRS IN WHOLESALE
Winter Store Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm
250-545-8088
FIR BARK MULCH Shavings & Sawdust
10-90 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS
STARTING AT $2.57
Dodd
SPECIALIZING IN QUALITY CUSTOM RENOVATIONS!
raiseyourroof@yahoo.ca
Heavy Duty Machinery
Heavy Duty Machinery
10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
Auctions
Auctions
Dodd
CRAFTSMAN 7HP snowblower $350. Free p/up dead lawntractors, snowblowers. 250-260-5819.
PINE round $155 cord. Split $190. Fir $165 round. $200 split. Birch round $175. Split $210. Delivered 250-547-9733
Fruit & Vegetables
DISCOUNTS ON CASE LOTS
™
Home Improvements
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.
Free Kittens to good home. 250-938-4920.
MJM TILE Flooring - Kitchens & Bathrooms, reasonable rates. Mick (250)938-9492
Hay for sale $50/bale. trade. (250)838-6288
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.
Appliances
s
WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
STARTING AT $4.09
BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
STARTING AT $6.19
FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE
2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB & 5LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!
CAMPING FOAM,MEIDCAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS
“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST” 3325 31ST AVE • VERNON • 545-9820 • 1-800-663-2887
B24 Sunday, January 17, 2010 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
AIR hockey table 39X67 $150 obo. Washer & dryer pair $275 obo. Highback armchair, ivory $50. 250-558-9969. BEACHCOMBER HOTTUB 6 Person, Energy Efficient, LED Light, Reflex Foot Massage, Maintainance Free Skirting, New Cover, Cover Remover. $6500. 250-549-4466 or cell 250-540-2569 Cast iron wood stove (50,000 BTU’s) used 1 season, new cost $2450. Asking $1500. (250)546-8768 CLASSIC COUNTERTOPS
WANTED: Non-working large welders & large cooling units. (250)546-3556
Acreage for Sale
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 Portercable Generator, 2500W Honda engine, few hrs, email pics $380 obo (250)542-6377 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. ROUGH Cut Fir Timbers & Lumber. All dimensions & sizes. Cut to your specifications. Starting at 60 cents a bd. ft. Call 1 (250)249-5466 SATELLITE High Definition upgrade. 8yrs exp. in Salmon Arm. Call Geri (250)804-3449 Solid Maple 9-drawer dresser w/mirror $100. Blue ceiling light fixture end table lamps $20. 250-542-2156. *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012. 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. 6136-Okanagan Avenue. 250-549-2255. USED Pool table, 4x8, c/w cues $375 obo. 250-549-6005.
Misc. Wanted 10-12” Double compound miter saw in great shape. 250-549-1093. WANTED: Copper & brass radiators, pipe, wire, etc. Cleanup of accumulations (250)546-3556
Real Cute Cottage • • • •
Very large yard Steps to all amenities Quiet private neighborhood Lots of great updates - check website • Garage and lots of storage
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 North Okanagan property for sale 50acres + small home & shop. (780)642-2699 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.
Spacious 3 year old rancher Lots of parking too Close to schools and all amenities Custom built, unique floor plan, 3200 sq. ft. • 4 bdrm, 3 baths, media room, suitable
$449,000
PHONE 250-838-7330visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92639 for pics & info
PHONE 250-838-6486 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92622 for pics & info
FANTASTIC PRIVATE 3 ACRES
SHOWS 10 OUT OF 10
501 Bass Avenue • • • •
Extensive landscaping, home new updates Steps to all amenities, schools & beach Swimming, tubing, picnic, hiking, etc. 2630 sq. ft. family home, 3 bdrm, 2 baths on main • Lower level completely finished, lots of storage too
www.VernonHomeSearch.com 549-4161
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
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$584,900
• 2 lots, RM2 zoning • Fantastic “street appeal”, over $150,000 in restoration work • Open concept, spacious new kitchen, high end appliances incl. • 10’ ceilings, original hdwd. floors, leaded windows, hardware • Open concept, lge. rooms, 2100 sq. ft., full unfinished bsmt.
33 Kestrel Place
$549,900 PHONE 250-542-5013 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92628 for pics & info
$494,500 PHONE 250-260-2867 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92636 for pics & info
EXCELLENT investment opportunity commercial/residential double lot w/res.&comm. spaces rented long term. 708 Cliff Ave. Enderby. $199,000. Call for appointment to view 250-838-9698 Predator Ridge Home, 4bdr, walkout, games rm as well as theater rm. Close to all amenities. (250)542-8146
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BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 &2 bedroom apartments … 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 To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 1 BDRM apt. across from Schubert Centre, ground level, heat & hot water included in rent. $650/mo. + util. 250-308-8500
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.
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Spacious one bedroom suite. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more info. call
Valleyview Apartments 1604 - 31st Street ✔ 40+ ✔ 1, 2 Bedroom & Bachelor Suite ✔ Incl: Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry No Smoking / No Pets
250-558-9696 The CLIFFS 1 bedroom suite
850/mo
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250-542-8989
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2 bedroom suite
Westmount Apts 2 bdrm apartment available. 50+ Senior Building No pets, no smoking, covered parking, elevator, laundry.
250-545-7251
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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
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250-542-1701 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
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$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 NEWLY reno’d 4bdrm 2bath, Lumby home, on large flat lot, $289,000. 250-558-9988
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$354,900
2401 32 Avenue
• Awesome location for the “Astute Owner” • Swimming, boating, hiking, peace & serenity • Super family home, 2300 sq. ft. fully finished • 5 bdrms, 3 baths, F/R, media room, very functional home • RV parking, only 12 mins. to all amenities
• Flat scenic acreage - farm status • 5 mins. to all amenities • Great 4 level large family home, 2737 sq. ft. • Fully finished, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, games rm, suitable • Dad will love the heated, 220 wired, 12’ ceiling shop • Lots of bonuses with this prime property
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1150 sq.ft home, 4-bdrm., 1 bath on a beautiful private 2 acres between S/A & Enderby. $309,000. Call for appointment to view 250-838-9698 5 BEDROOM 4 Bathroom Solid East Hill Home Over 3000 sq.ft. $479,900 250-542-6525 No Agents Please
2 bedroom, fully furnished, parking, utilities included. Services optional for seniors. Phone 250-545-0470 or 250-549-8367. Ask for Elly for showing
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$60.00. 250-549-1489.
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Apt/Condo for Rent EVERGREEN GARDEN APARTMENT
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Hawthorn Lane
3800 28A ST., VERNON Under new management 1 & 2 bedroom, newly renovated, fridge, stove, AC, vertical blinds, hardwood Ă&#x20AC;oors, and in-suite storage. No smoking, family friendly. Small pets welcome with pet deposit and applicable conditions. Senior discount and other incentives.
Renovated town homes with private courtyard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable living. 2 bdrm â&#x20AC;Ś $825 per month 3 bdrm â&#x20AC;Ś $925 per month To view, please call:
Arrange for viewing with Marion 250-549-0440.
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
ALEXIS PARK MANOR â&#x20AC;˘ Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites â&#x20AC;˘ Adult Oriented â&#x20AC;˘ Close to Bus â&#x20AC;˘ Park-like Settings â&#x20AC;˘ Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 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 1bdrm Feb. 1 $700/mo NS/NP (250)308-7267 www.rentvernon.ca 1BDRM, in bright, clean bldg incl. heat, h/w, elevator, prkg, locker, N/S, N/P, 45, Starting $650 +cable. 250-550-4069 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, condo, Middleton, $850/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223. 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
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY â&#x20AC;˘ BRAND NEW CONDO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beautiful brand new three bedroom condo overlooking Okanagan Lake includes access to outdoor pool, hot tub and exercise facilities. This condo is located in theMandalay Bay on Okanagan Landing Road.
RENT: $1,500.00 per month plus utilities
â&#x20AC;˘ BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME IN EAST HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Four bedroom two bathroom character home located close to downtown and all the amenities. This home boasts original hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors and soaker tub with an open top ďŹ&#x201A;oor for the perfect kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom or ofďŹ ce.
RENT: $1,500.00 per month plus utilities
â&#x20AC;˘ HOUSE WITH TWO BEDROOM IN-LAW SUITE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This four bedroom house is ideal for those wanting to be close but not having to share everything. Large backyard that backs onto Vernon Creek. Shared Laundry/Separate Kitchens.
RENT: $1,500.00 per month plus utilities
â&#x20AC;˘ THREE BEDROOM HOME â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Located off Okanagan Landing this home features hard wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, an open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan, has a fully fenced backyard and is pet friendly. Includes F/S, D/W, W/D.
RENT: $1,400.00 per month plus utilities
â&#x20AC;˘ THREE BEDROOM HOME â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quaint home in Alexis Park overlooking the city and up to Silver Star. Top ďŹ&#x201A;oor loft area hosts two nice sized bedrooms with a sitting area with one bedroom on the main ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Newer ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, one car garage, F/S, D/W, W/D included.
RENT: $1,200.00 per month plus utilities
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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 2BDRM, 2bath condo, Aberdeen Heights, 3211 Centennial Drive. Nearly new. Granite & stainless Steel. Insuite W/D, A/C, F/P, deck, secure building w/underground parking. $1225. 250-308-7880. 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, completely renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, close to downtown, avail. now or Feb 1. First half month rent Free. $800/mo. 250-826-2284 2bdrm condo, f/s, w/d, d/w very clean! lots of storage, covered prkg. n/s, cats ok $900 +hydro avail. Feb 1. (250)308-1117 2BDRM, Royal Anne opposite Schubert. New kitchen, spacious. Elevator, heat, parking, incl. NS. 55. $725/mo. 250-545-6810. 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 Emberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arlington Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s -1bdrmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - N/S, N/P, Dwnt next to Schubert Centre. 250-308-2485, 250-275-8066
NEWLY RENOVATED 2 BDRM, 1 BATH CONDO. Great building, all appliances. $875 +hydro. N/S & N/P 1-250-819-3273 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.
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 duplex w/f/p, near Walmart $895, $450-D.D. O.A.C 1-888-204-6225 Avail Imm. 2bdrm, 1bath, downtown Lumby, $800/mo incl.util. No Pets. R.R. 250-550-0361. Feb.1 1000sqft, 2bdrm, storage, NP, W/D 1606-45th street. $750/mo 250-549-9499 NICE & Cozy Large 3bdrm, easy access, F&S, W&D hookup, fenced yard, ďŹ replace, NP, RR, $800/mo. + util. Senior discount. 250-545-8531
3BDRM, 1bath, rural Armstrong, reverse osmosis, $1000/mo. NS. NP. 250-379-2619, 250-307-5926.
DOWNTOWN VERNON Brand New 2 Bdrm Condo. $1200 Incl. All appl. A/C, wash/dry. Secure heated underground parking. Call Mike 604-584-5080
EAST Hill/Lakeview Manor 2-bdrm, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, 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, 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; crawl space for storage, NS, NP, water incl. $1200 +util. Make this your new home. 250-260-5822 Imperial Court, 2801 34 St. Vernon, BC V1T 9J9, 1 & 2bdrms for rent, NP. (250)549-2677, 250-558-8567 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 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 +util. (250)545-5773, 250-550-0243 NEW 1bdrm condo on Okanagan Lake, hot tub, private beach, $1200/mo. incl: hydro/gas/cable/phone/internet. 250-545-4383 NEW 2bdrm 2bath, avail. Imm. A/C. S/S appl. Laundry H/U $1050 & up. 250-938-4185. RENOVATED 1 & 2-bdrm units $650-$700, close to Rec Centre, N/P, 250-307-4948, (250)545-8443
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â&#x20AC;˘ TWO BEDROOM CONDO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Just off of Kal Lake Road this two bedroom,
downtown business.
RENT: $750.00 per month, includes heat, water & sewer â&#x20AC;˘ ONE BEDROOM SUITE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Alexis Park Drive. Close to schools, bus route, and shopping.
RENT: $700.00 per month plus utilities â&#x20AC;˘ ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Okanagan Avenue in Regency Gardens. Rent includes F/S, D/W on site coin laundry.
RENT: $700.00 per month plus electricity
â&#x20AC;˘ ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Located in the Mountainview Apartments on 28A Street, very spacious bottom corner unit includes F/S, D/W with coin laundry on site.
RENT: $700.00 per month plus electricity â&#x20AC;˘ LUMBY - COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 400 square feet, suitable for Hair/Nail Salon, Barber Shop?
RENT: $350.00 per month, utilities included, except heat
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250-306-2911 WAREHOUSE OFFICE SPACE â&#x20AC;˘ Good central location â&#x20AC;˘ 5342â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - $3633.50/month â&#x20AC;˘ 1528â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - $1039.44/month â&#x20AC;˘ Could be combined for 6870 SQ.FT. Call Ray Stafford Sutton Lakefront
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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the net at www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com 640SQFT of ofďŹ ce space available immediately. Front row Alpine Center on Kal Lake rd. Lots of parking. Call 250-558-3001, 250-307-4899. LOOKING to buy a condo bay shop in Vernon. Possession Date: Immed - Mar 31st. Must have a 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 & ofďŹ ce w/loading dock, can be divided. 250-307-8488
Duplex / 4 Plex 1/2 duplex across the street from Okanagan Lake. $900/mo. Call 250 309 1171 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 2BDRM, NP, 6315 Tronson Rd. $750/mo. shared util. 250-541-2028 2br bright bsmnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suite, 6appl. prkg, NP, NS, $1200/mo. +DD. (250)542-9107 evenings 3bdrm, 1.5bath, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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/ balconyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 3 BDRM triplex, 4 appliances, semi private yard, park across street all on a family friendly culd-a-sac. $900/mo +util. immediate possession 548-3323 4BDRM, +den, 2 full baths, fenced yard, DW, WD, near Fulton, cul-de-sac, single garage, ns, np, RR, $1350/mo +util. 250-503-7273.
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*Houses *Townhouses *Furnished Accommodation *Vernon * Armstrong 3 bd 1 bath ARMSTRONG home $1100+util 2980 Wolfenden incl FS Avail now 3 bd 3 bath exec townhouse $1675+util 7325 Pointe Sage incl appl avail Feb 3 bd renovated home 2113 34 st $1100 + util incl FSWD avail now 3-4 bd 3 bath executive home $1500+util 4908 Valleyview Pl incl appl avail now 2 bm 1 bath townhouse $895+util 3800 40 Ave incl FSWD Avail Jan 2 bd 1.5 bath renovated townhouse $895+util 5300 25 Av incl FSWD avail now 2 bd 1 bath upgraded home $1200+util 3201 26 st incl FSDW Avail JAN 3 bm 2.5bath deluxe townhouse $1425+util 4900 Heritage Dr incl appl Avail now 2 bd 1 bath townhouse $790+util 3413 Okanagan Ave incl appl Avail now 4 bd 2.5 bath FURNISHED home 9732 Cameron Rd $1500+util incl Appliances 3 bd 3.5 bath FURNISHED home 9725 Cameron Rd $1500+util avail now 2+ bd 2 bath FURN home $1250 13412 WestKal incl util & appl avail now-April 3 bd 3 bath FURNISHED home 18451 Crystal Waters Rd $1500 incl util & appl CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119
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250-309-1742 â&#x20AC;˘ Very nice updated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhome. $1100 â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelor suite with shared bathroom. $550 utilities incl. â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, 5 appliances, garage. $1250 â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bdrm condo, include heat & hot water. Very nice. $900 â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bdrm in 6plex, great condition, level entry. $800 â&#x20AC;˘ 4 bdrm large home on 5 acres, shop, usable land in town. $2000 â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bdrm home in Coldstream $900
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www.vernonhomes.ca/forrent 1.5bdrm, main ďŹ&#x201A;oor, East Hill, Close to all amenities, and on bus route. W/D D/W large deck, and fenced backyard with shed. $900/mo +hydro. 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 1st month free if sign for 1yr or more. 3bdrm top ďŹ&#x201A;oor, 1bath, laundry h/u, Harwood area, Avail Immed, $1150/mo util, (250)545-6962 2-bdrm, 2-bath, mainďŹ&#x201A;oor, 1/2-acre, Coldstream Valleyview, F/P, laundry, covered deck, cable & wireless incl, all util incl, $1100/mo 250-546-8904, 250-309-6299 2BDRM, rural Bella Vista acreage, quiet, close to bus stop & amenities, 5-appl, pets neg. NS, RR. Feb 1. $1100/mo+util 250-542-0630 2BDRM upstairs, nice & clean. $1050/mo +util. 250-503-6034, (250)545-2221 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 250- 765-9575 3BDRM $1000 + util n/p, Avail immed. 2bdrm bsmnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suite $750/mo 250-545-8583 3BDRM, 1bath, full house, large yard & close to schools, $1000 . 1-604-902-4712 3 BDRM, 1 Bath, Main Level, 5 App, Newly Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $1050+2/3 Util. Avail Imm 250-860-6119
3-bdrm, mainďŹ&#x201A;oor, Coldstream, N/S, N/P, F/S, W/D, Large deck, $1050+util 250-308-9178
3BDRM main ďŹ&#x201A;oor, Cold stream, 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 +util. 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 +util., avail immed, 250-275-3188 5 BDRM HOUSE, 2 bath, close to downtown, shopping, bus route, school and park $1350/mo + util. F/S, DW, NS/NP great family home (250) 542-9975. Avail. Feb 15. AVAIL now, immaculate, 2bdrm rancher, sunroom/den, all appl. gas f/p, ac, lrg.lot, single garage, newer paint & ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, 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 GRINDROD, cozy, 2bdrm house on the river, avail Jan.1, incl.F/S, NS, NP, R.R $900/mo + & DD. 250-838-2107. 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 ďŹ replace 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 Lavington, 3bdrm + basement, fenced yard, f/s, w/d, n/s, small pet neg., avail immed., $1000. 250-545-5465.
Property Management
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35TH Street, Vernon LANDING MEADOWS, 3 Bd Townhouse, totally refurbished. Stainless appliances, gas f/p, tile & hardwood, yard access to pool. $1,400/mo. Available immediately. Sorry, NS, NP. WESTSIDE CABIN/HOUSE, Spacious 2 bdrm, jacuzzi tub in lofted master, cedar ďŹ nish, F/S, W/D $875/mo. Available February 1. Sorry, NS, NP. DOWNTOWN 1 BD, Great location, spacious suite $650/ mo. includes utilities. Available January 1. Sorry, NS, NP. FULLY FURNISHED, Ok lakefront, 4 bd, 2 bath, dock, patio etc. Awesome location on the lake by Camp Hurlbert. $1,200/mo. Available immediately until May 30. Sorry, NS, NP. LOWER MISSION HILL, Near Fulton, 3 bd Apt. Condo. All laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, F.S., A/C, DW, on site laundry, $900/mo. Available immediately. Sorry, NS, NP. OUTBACK, Deluxe 2 bd, part of new development on Trout Lake, F/S, W/D, DW. Access to tennis courts, water front, ďŹ tness club, hot tub & pool. $1,150/mo. Available immediately. Small pet, Sorry, NS. LIKE NEW, 3 bd, free standing condo house. Spacious home near Kin Beach, F/S, D/W, WD, private, quiet family living. $1,400/mo. Available immediately. Sorry, NS, NP.
250-542-5580 RV Pads
LG.3BDRM, 2full bath. mainďŹ&#x201A;oor of house, fenced yard, pets ok. Hydro & gas incl. $1300. 250-306-7376. Feb 1.
PERMANENT RV pad rental, 30 amp full hook up, on Swan Lake. 250-545-2300
OKANAGAN Lake, main ďŹ&#x201A;oor 2-bdrm, 2-bath, N/S, N/P, dock $1500/mo incl/util. Avail now, 250-545-1121
Shared Accommodation
OYAMA 1bdrm ?? in orachard, lakeview, A/C, F/P, appl. $800/mo. 403-932-5725
SALMON ARM, Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 VERNON BX, new little house, $1300/mo. +util. (250)542-0284 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
OfďŹ ce/Retail OFFICE space for rent, 250sqft, professional building, well set up for small ofďŹ ce, $600/mo, central location, free parking, avail. Dec 1. 250-545-2202.
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DEADLINE IS
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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.
ClassiďŹ eds Work! 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. HWY.6 Mini Storage.4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
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Suites, Lower
Suites, Lower
Avail Feb 1. 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, bright, clean, lake view, sep.entry & parking, pref.single matured person, NS/NP, $850/mo incl/util plus W/D & cable. R.R. 250-542-6992
LARGE, bright, 1-bdrm, priv/entr, $600+1/2util, n/s, Avail Immed. (250)938-2981
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. FURNISHED new 1bdrm, sep. laundry, East Hill, private yard, $750. (250)542-4401 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 2 bdrm, bi-level suite, laundry, 6 appl., 10 min to town, Coldstream Estates, n/s, available March.1. $900 util incl., Pam 250-558-0920.
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.
Suites, Upper TH
3505 - 38
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
STREET
3 bedroom, 2 bath top floor unit, $1000 plus utilities. No pets / No smoking Call Steve
250-558-8150
Spacious bachelor suite, Avail Feb 1.$620/mo. util/incl. 2bdrm $850.(250)503-2507
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 750sqft. 2bdrm suite in brand new home, Armstrong, all appl incl w/d, sep. heat controls, prkg & entrance, n/s, pets neg. Avail. Feb 15, $950. incl/util. 250-546-3300, 308-4230 Chris 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
Suites, Upper
ENDERBY - 1-bdrm suite, incl. util., sat. TV, internet, furnished $750/mo. 250-558-9171
Newly renovated, mainfloor, Bachelor suite, priv/entry, oak hardwood & tile flooring, N/S, N/P, Ref & DD req, util/incl $550 (250)558-9656 ROOMY 2bdrm, daylight bsmn’’t suite, W/D D/W, util/incl, ns, $850/mo. 250-542-0743 Spacious 1bdrm suite in Heritage house, priv. outdoor space, $850/mo. incl/util. Avail. Feb 1. 250-503-3180
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.
Phone (250)547-6259 or cell (250)308-0938
Auto Accessories/Parts
Suites, Upper
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 +1/3util. 250-558-5045. Large bright 2bdrm, 1bath, laundry h/u, fenced yard, quiet location, $950. 250-859-4465
Cars - Domestic 4173100
TRUCK STOP
Large, bright, 1bdrm, 4appl, all util incl. Avail Jan 15. NS/NP, $715/mo. Suitable for quiet person. Cell 250-308-8704, Home 250-542-6380
Everything for your Truck & SUV. Boat loaders & bed slides. Rims, tires, hitches, canopies, bumpers, lift kits, racks & much more.
Townhouses 2BDRM, 2bath, garage, f/s, w/d, dw, a/c, gas fire, ns. Central loc. Avail end Jan $1200/mo +util. 250-542-8474 evngs or 604-905-8850.
Business
3BDRM, 1.5 bath. Beautifully renovated with laminate and tile floors. 5 appliances. Small pet OK. $1150. 604-469-6399. 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.
Firestone ride-rite suspension air bags $350 used 1yr fits 83-08 Ford Ranger. 250-549-1093.
Small ads, BIG deals!
RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000kms, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
Newly reno’d 3bdrm, Bella Vista area, fully fenced backyard, W/D, prkg for 2, boat/RV prkg, $1250/mo. Avail Feb 1. (250)550-9833
WRECKING GM FWD Cars, all parts on the shelf. Motors $300 & up. Doors $75 & up. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic 1995 Mercury Mystique, needs motor work, new tires, int/ext good cond. $800 Firm. 250-260-8844.
Paint Scratches
Spot Repair
2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 107kms, 2dr, full load w/leather. $5200 obo. 250-307-4379.
Did You Have A Winter Wreck?
Why paint the whole area when we can repair just the damaged spot at a fraction of the cost!
2003 Chrysler Sebring LX 4dr, auto, 2.7L V6, loaded, a/c, 4W/4S MTD tires, 73K $6500 obo.(250)542-6520
69.95
Can’t See At Night? $
Headlight rejuvenation
1987 Yamaha Virago 750 exc. cond. customized, $1200. Call for details (250)558-3966
(4)-P225/75R15, Uniroyal Tigerpaw on Jeep TJ rims $500 OBO 250-938-4580
Glass Repair
Paint Protection
Motorcycles
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
2-Doors for 1984-1990 Mustang convertible. $400 obo. 250-545-1988.
NEVER Lived in 3 bdrm townhome ready to move in immediately. 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, secured 2 car garage, gas f/p. $1500/mo call 250-550-0399
2005 Saturn Ion, manual trans, good cond. Priced to sell $4850. 250-938-0231. I will take best offer this week on ‘07 Yaris 2dr, PW, PD, CD, air, 5spd, 38K, $8700 no tax. 250-549-1065
Winter Specials on Right Now. Call the Paint Repair Specialists ... Today!
2404B 53rd Avenue, Vernon • 250-558-2999 www.chippyvernon.ca
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 1997 VW Jetta, white, auto, brand new winter tires, alarm, cd player, $3700 obo. (250)307-6521 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Passat, fully loaded, many new parts, needs some exhaust work. $3900 250-558-4180
250-545-7411
2003 Vista Range, Canopy 6’’ with sliders $1400 (250)275-5014
Avail. now, clean & neat, 2.5bdrm, 1.5bath, $900/mo. No dogs, 2313 36 St, Vernon. (250)558-5053
Paint Chip Repair
Cars - Sports & Imports
Off Road Vehicles ATV Tires, 12”, new, $320. (250)545-8805 ATV-UTV CLEARANCE!! Kids Dirtbike/ATV Start@$249 Adult@ $1499 E-Scooter $689 Buggies, UTV, Plows, Snowblower www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123
Recreational/Sale 2008 34’’ Bighorn 5th wh. trailer, w/3 slides, king bed, f/p w/elect. heater, laundry rm. w/wd, country shower, Corian counters, tbl. & chairs, heated bsmnt. immaculate used once. $49,000.obo. 250-491-3113
Snowmobiles 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
Sport Utility Vehicle
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
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
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
www.royalvw.ca ‘07 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT 4X4
‘07 HONDA PILOT
Quad cab, ¾ ton, loaded, V8 Hemi K101
$
25,988
‘04 VW JETTA TDI GLS 5 speed, p. windows, p. locks, A/C, keyless entry 0 MPG OVER 6 3585A
$
11,988
$
K103
24,988
23,988
3903A
$
3763A
15,988
‘09 PT CRUISER
$
29,988
‘05 VW JETTA TDI Heated seats sunroof, VW certified, 2 year or 40,000 kms warranty
5 speed, heated seats sunroof, VW certified, 2 year or 40,000 kms warranty
Auto, cruise, tilt, A/C, Trail Rated
$
4-Motion, 1 owner, local, fully equipped
‘06 VW JETTA 2.5 L
‘06 JEEP LIBERTY DIESEL 4X4
P1892
‘07 VW PASSAT
Fully loaded incl. rear seat, sunroof, leather
P1827
$
13,988
‘07 DODGE CALIBER SXT
4 door, well equipped
P1894
$
13,988
Well equipped, only 43,000 kms
P1886
$
14,988
‘04 DODGE SX 2.0 SPORT ‘06 DODGE CARAVAN SE ‘05 DODGE DAKOTA EXT. CAB 4 dr, A/C, tilt, cruise, p. locks, p. windows P1888
$
9,988
7 passenger, A/C, tilt, cruise, p. locks, p. windows P1889
$
12,988
Royal Volkswagen Under New Ownership
V8 Magnum, auto, A/C, only 51,000 kms P1891
$
13,988
Highway 97N., Vernon
250-545-2358 1-800-661-8553
D.#30616
Suites, Lower 1 BDRM apt. Avail Feb 01 $650/month +DD. Ref Avail Immed. Across from Rec center. (250)550-4434 1BDRM, FS, shared laundry, sep/entr. parking, ns, np, $825/mo. all util, cable, internet. (250)550-4536 1bdrm, newly reno’d in desirable EastHill, bright, cleamn, priv.entry, shared laundry, NS/NP, $750/mo all incl. Feb.1. 250-545-7603. 1bdrm suite, avail. immed. NP, NS, $600/mo. (250)558-9423, 250-549-7207 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.
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Sunday, January 17, 2010 - The Morning Star B27
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Born on this day...
Joan/Mom/ Nana !!!
Love the Woods, Brawns and Botterills
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Roy/Dad/ Gramps
Back on the slopes!
Happy 95th Birthday Mom (Alice MacDonald)
All of our love from children, grand-children and great grand-children
Love the Woods, Brawns and Botterills
Trucks & Vans
Trucks & Vans
Legal Notices
1990 Ford 3/4 ton 4x4, Fishermans Special! 302 5spd, $1500 obo. 250-545-1988. 1991 Mazda, canopy, auto, fair cond. $495 obo. 250-558-5511 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 Dodge Caravan, exc.cond. 167,000km, 5dr, pw, pl, pm, winter tires, keyless entry, $3800 250-308-9764 2000 Dodge Dakota SLT, clubcab, 4x4, V6 auto, 126k, good cond. $6900 obo. 250-545-2958. 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6, 275,000kms, good shape. $2400. 250-838-0261. 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 SPORT TRUCK
PLOW truck, 1993 Ford, 4x4, new tranny, V8 auto, 8’ blade. $3500 obo. 250-309-0109.
BAILIFF’S SALE 04’ Hyundai Accent, 01’ Dodge Dakota, 07’ K-Line, 14’ Tandem pup, 01’ S60 Genie Lift, 04’ Cat 262 Skidsteer, 07’ Gehl, 503 Excavator c/w 3 buckets, call Shuswap Bailiffs (250)503-6897
4x4,auto trans, new tires, grey exterior, black interior, 158,000 kms. $9,999. obo. 250-826-0680. 2001 FORD SPORT TRUCK
4x4,auto trans, new tires, grey exterior, black interior, 158,000 kms. $9,999. obo. 250-826-0680. 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 Ford F150 4x4, ext-cab, S/B, V8auto, good cond $10,500 (250)308-2225 2004 Mazda B3000, 2wd, reg.cab, V6, auto, ac, cd, only 110,000kms, immaculate, $8400. 778-475-5651 Vernon 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 2006 Silverado SE 4x4 s/box, 1/2t Off Road, c/cab. Brand new tires, alloys & step rails, Vortec 4.8 Auto, XM Radio, box liner, lock diff., H/D Susp. hitch, etc. GM warrty. to Sept 17, 2012, Only 48,986k’s, A definite “As New”, $24,900. no gst, Sorry no trades 1-250-497-0008
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE SIMPSON, Deceased formerly of 2150 Rashdale Road, Armstrong, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of George Simpson, Deceased, who died on the 10th day of June, 2009, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix in care of Davidson Lawyers LLP, 4th floor, 3205 32nd Street, Vernon, BC, VIT 2M4, on or before February 18, 2010, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice. Grace Jean Simpson Executrix Davidson Lawyers LLP Solicitors
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MINES ACT
NOTICE OF PROPOSED QUARRY AMENDMENT APPLICATION Take notice that Kelly Toews of Pineridge Granite Products Inc. has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Section 10(1) of the Miens Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses relate to the proposed Western Rock Quarry expansion located at 210 Bailey Road / NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 36, Twp 14, ODYD. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, South Central Region, 162 Oriole Road, Kamloops BC V2C 4N7. A copy of the proposal is available for viewing at 162 Oriole Road, Kamloops, BC or at the North Okanagan Regional District, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Vernon, BC.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS KPMG Inc. in its capacity as Court-Appointed Receiver and Manager of T N T Investments Ltd. is seeking proposals from interested parties for the purchase of the Receiver’s right, interest and title to the assets of T N T Investments Ltd. The primary assets are liquor licenses used in the operation of the McCracken Station Pub and the McCracken Station Liquor Store in Kamloops, BC. For more information, please contact: Mr. Cecil Cheveldave KPMG Inc. – Receiver and Manager of T N T Investments Ltd. #200-206 Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 6P5 Telephone - 250-372-5581; Fax - 250-828-2928 or Email - ccheveldave@kpmg.ca REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
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. This project consists of the repair and re-surfacing of the pool basin and deck at Lakeview Park (Peanut) wading pool. Further information and specifications may be obtained by contacting Jim Bailey, Facilities Manager at 250-550-3666. Tender documents may be picked up at the R.D.N.O. Offices at 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The R.D.N.O. reserves the right to reject any or all Tenders, to waive defects in any bid or Tender Documents and to accept any Tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the R.D.N.O. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Jim Bailey, Facilities Manager, R.D.N.O.
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