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Rosalie Newell-Wagner and daughters Whitney, four, Sarah, four, and Jessie, nine, have some play time at a local dance studio. Republic last year, which has allowed her to walk on a prosthetic leg. “She walked on her knees before until she was seven,” said Newell-Wagner, adding Jessie’s prosthesis was left in Haiti when the orphans were evacuated. Accompanied by two friends, NewellWagner visited Jessie at Mercy and Sharing’s former building in Port-au-Prince in 2007, and it’s there where she met Sarah. Born premature at the government hospital in the Haitian capital, Sarah was in the abandoned baby unit before going to live at the orphanage. “I fell in love with her,” said NewellWagner. “When I came home, I was afraid if she was not adopted that she would die of starvation.” Sarah was added to the adoption paper-
work in December 2007, a year before the Wagners decided to move to Vernon for a lifestyle change. They were at the final adoption approval stage through Haiti’s Ministry of the Interior when the earthquake hit, burying Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area in a pile of rubble. It could have taken a month to a year for the Canadian embassy to issue a visa before the girls would have been given the all clear to come to Canada, but the earthquake changed everything, said Newell-Wagner. Upon hearing about the level of devastation, the Wagners quickly got in touch with the Kings in Chilliwack to see if they knew anything. “I phoned Esther on the Tuesday night to ask her where the new orphanage was
in relation to the earthquake. She said ‘you don’t want to know.’ The new building was right in the epicentre,” said Newell-Wagner. Meanwhile, Frank King was able to fly to the Dominican Republic, where he met with some U.S. reporters who had chartered a plane to Port-au -Prince. From there he was able to send news home via Facebook. He was also able to contact the former orphanage director who got on a motorcycle and checked on the girls. Miraculously, the U.S.-built, one-storey building and all the children survived. However, many of the staff disappeared. “Before, there were two nannies for about 20 babies, now there were hardly any. The kids were left to fend for themselves, and at least two-thirds of them are disabled,” said Newell-Wagner. After three days without food and water, the president of Mercy and Sharing managed to bring in supplies. “There were ongoing concerns because now it’s dangerous,” said Newell-Wagner. “There’s an orphanage with food, water and supplies. There are guys with machetes and guns who would be looking for this.” Back in Vernon, the Wagners contacted Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes’ office about fast forwarding the process to get the girls out of Haiti. And soon after, the Canadian government announced all Haitian adoptions would be fast-tracked, and the president of Haiti approved the evacuation. The Wagners received the call at 4:45 a.m. from the director general of case processing with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). “She basically phoned to confirm information on the girls and to get details of where they were and where we were. She said she would call in a few days to let us know where we were in the process,” said Newell-Wagner. Another call came at noon that same day from Mayes’ office. “The girls were on a priority list,” said Newell-Wagner, who in turn contacted Esther King with the news. After some miscommunication due to faulty phone lines, Frank King, who by then had Jessie and Sarah at his compound, was told to bring the girls to the Canadian embassy in Port-au-Prince with whatever paperwork he had.
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Connor Droux, eight, goes cross eyed as he shows off the balancing abilities of his tippy during the Okanagan Science Centre’s Marathon of Experiments Thursday. The event was held as part of Vernon Winter Carnival, which wraps up today.
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Vernon RCMP have a suspect in custody in conenction with a robbery and two attempted thefts on the same day. A 32-year-old woman was arrested Thursday night following two evening attempted robberies and one earlier in the day. “Police are confident that the woman is responsible for all three robberies,� said Gord Molendyk, Vernon RCMP spokesman. Officers responded to an attempted robbery at Heavenly Grounds coffee shop at around 5 p.m. Thursday. A few hours later, at 8:15 p.m., police were called to an attempted robbery at a Super-Save Gas station
on 32nd Street. A Super-Save Gas outlet on 27th Street was robbed at around 7:30 Thursday morning. “In all three cases a weapon was produced, and nobody was injured in any of the robberies,� said Molendyk. Officers responding to these robberies, working with the victims and following up on information received earlier in the day were able to locate a female suspect near an apartment she was known to reside at. The woman was expected to face robbery charges in Vernon Provincial Court Friday. The police are continuing to investigate the three robbery files and are asking anyone that might have information on them to call the police office.
Vernon’s mayor insists free Olympic tickets will allow him to represent his citizens’ interests. Wayne Lippert has confirmed that he has accepted complimentary Winter Olympic event tickets from the B.C. Lottery Corporation. “On Feb. 17, I will take in the German/Sweden hockey game,� he told The Morning Star. According to the corporaWayne Lippert tion, Lippert was offered two tickets worth a total of $280. Chilliwack’s mayor has refused similar tickets, saying the acceptance of gifts could be illegal under provincial legislation. However, Lippert disagrees. “In terms of appropriateness, the lottery corporation has made a decision to host it,� he said of the event. And Lippert believes Vernon and the economy will benefit from his presence at the hockey game. “It’s an opportunity to network. We get invited to different things and I’m always working with this job,� he said. “It’s an opportunity to talk about Vernon and the Okanagan and what we have to offer.� The provision of complimentary tickets to politicians comes at the same time that many non-profit groups have lost access to B.C. Lottery Corporation grants or have seen their funding reduced. Lippert admits that could create some perception issues. “I understand that but I will see people from Lotteries there (at the game) and it will be an opportunity to talk to them about getting those grants back,� he said. No one from the B.C. Lottery Corporation could be reached for comment, but it did provide a back-
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There are limits when it comes to the City of Vernon funding O’Keefe Ranch. Council has set aside $184,500 in the provisional 2010 budget for the historic site although the ranch’s board had requested $214,378. “Council felt the ranch should be generating more funds on its own and become more self-sufficient,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe, who opposed the motion and wanted another year of stable funding. “It’s been neglected for so long and there’s so much to catch up with. Last year, there were all of the fires and that impacted the ranch’s ability to make a profit.” Coun. Shawn Lee doesn’t believe council’s decision indicates a lack of commitment to the city-owned site. “Museums, art galleries and those kind of things wind up with a level of community support,” he said. “But we’re searching for what that level can be. We picked a figure and we’ll see how it goes.” With its funding request trimmed, O’Keefe’s board expects tough decisions will have to be made. “It will cause us to take some things out of the budget,” said president Rod Drennan. “It might affect the animal displays and seasonal staff such as students for interpreters.” Drennan also says some of the shortfall will have to be made up through fundraising. However, Drennan believes the city is still committed to the ranch and points to major capital improvements last year. “They do support us or it wouldn’t be $184,500. It would be some other number,” he said. ‘That’s higher than historically has occurred over the years.”
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A lack of money means disabled residents can’t access a program that assists with mobility. Clients of the Taxi Saver program were informed at the end of January that no coupons will be distributed until April 1 because the B.C. Transit initiative has reached its budget for the current fiscal year. “They have mismanaged their money and why should I suffer because of it?” said Karen Wheeler, 50, of Vernon. Under the program, clients can purchase up to $80 worth of coupons a month to use a taxi at a cost of $40. The subsidy comes from B.C. Transit and the City of Vernon.
“I hope they’ll see the light. This is totally unacceptable.” — Karen Wheeler Wheeler, who has a seizure disorder and can’t drive, and her mother, who has arthritis in her feet, have been using the program since 2004. They live in the Blue Jay subdivision along Old Kamloops Road and there isn’t transit there. Taxis allow them to get to appointments or to shop. “It’s the only way we can get around,” said Wheeler, adding that paying for the full cost of a cab is challenging. “It’s about $15 to get to Safeway and that’s just one way.” It’s been suggested
that Wheeler and others can use handyDART in the interim, but she insists rides must be booked a week in advance. “They’re not available in the evenings or on Sundays,” she said. Wheeler believes about 200 to 300 people, including many seniors, in Vernon use Taxi Saver. “We pay into this. It’s not free,” she said, adding that her and her mother spend about $1,000 a year on coupons. Wheeler hopes to pressure B.C. Transit to change its decision.
“I don’t know what I’ll do (until April 1). I hope they’ll see the light. This is totally unacceptable,” she said. Officials with B.C. Transit say Taxi Saver is only supposed to be a supplementary support and clients should be using handyDart as their primary source of transportation in Vernon. “The only reason someone should have to use Taxi Saver is if handyDART is not available to take them to an appointment,” said Joanna Morton, with the corporation’s communications department. Morton says handyDART buses are available Monday to Friday 12 hours a day. “The hours are very flexible,” she said. Morton could not
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Girls get adjusted to life in Vernon Continued from A1 “I finally got a call from CIC at 6:30 p.m. on the Saturday to confirm the girls were on a flight from Port-au-Prince that night,” said NewellWagner. “It was like giving birth. I stayed up all night, but luckily I was not in physical pain, there was just no sleep.” Newell-Wagner, accompanied by son Mathew, boarded a plane in Kelowna at 4:30 a.m. the next morning. Jessie was asleep and Sarah was just getting up when they arrived in the Ottawa airport’s presidential boardroom that afternoon. “(Sarah) was very scared. Mathew sat down and we put Sarah on his lap, and she calmed down right away,” said Newell-Wagner, who then went to make accommodation arrangements. “When I came back, Jessie was awake. She greeted me with a big smile. She remembered me. “The Salvation Army had donated snowsuits to all the orphans and a CIC worker had taken Jessie outside so she could see snow for the first time. She was rolling around in it, and eating it, she was very excited.” The girls have remained fascinated with their new home since arriving in Vernon Jan. 26.
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Upper Room Mission clients Corellie Bonhomme, left, Elsie Posnikoff, Roberta Redlick and Carly Frigault help present $314 for Haiti to John Richey of the Red Cross and Chuck Harper of Upper Room Mission.
“We have a lot compared to them.” — Corellie Bonhomme The mission’s total contribution to Haiti will be $629 because the federal government is matching all donations to the Red Cross for the effort. Upper Room Mission client Corellie Bonhomme’s grandmother is from Haiti and she still has family there who she has not heard from since the earthquake. She says the fundraising made sense because the plight of Haitians puts the lives of Canadians, even those who are struggling, in perspective. “We have a lot compared to them,” she said. “People often turn a blind eye to disasters in the Third World because they’re so frequent so to act and see the government do so
much is amazing.” Her friend Carley Frigault was impressed by the effort of people at the mission. “We pulled it together,” she said. “We chipped in what we could to make this happen.” Harper hopes the campaign will inspire
people to do what they can anytime others are in need. “Anything helps. Anyone that can help not only Haiti but anywhere, we always encourage that.” Harper says the effort gives people at the Mission a boost because they’re giving back to those in a tougher situation than them. “It gives them a sense of accomplishment, that they can do something too. “It’s almost like a pay-it-forward kind of thing.”
Tom was MLA for Okanagan-Vernon from 2001 to 2009 during which time he also served as Minister of Education, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, and most recently Minister of Children and Family Development. Tom previously practiced law in Vernon and was involved in many valuable community organizations, including the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, the Downtown Vernon Association, and the Vernon Winter Carnival Society. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Legal Services Society of BC and for the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust.
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A B.C. ski resort’s move towards self-governance has Silver Star residents considering their future. A majority of voters at Sun Peaks, near Kamloops, recently voted to form their own municipality. “They don’t have any more permanent residents than we do and it’s something we’re looking at,” said Ted Pleavin, Silver Star Property Owners Association president. “We’re watching Sun Peaks Ted Pleavin very closely.” Silver Star residents have investigated the issue of incorporation before, and Pleavin says his members will likely meet with their counterparts at Sun Peaks to discuss the process that was followed there. There are about 250 perIan Grant manent residents at Silver Star, but Pleavin expects that will change and he estimates the property tax base at more than $2 million a year. “It’s gone up and 100 new property titles have been added. More and more people are living here all of the time,” he said. Members of the property owners association have been concerned the North Okanagan Regional District can’t respond to the specific needs of Silver Star.
But Pleavin admits that forming a municipality would also create some challenges. “We’re not going to do it just because we can. We will do it if it makes sense,” he said. One of the largest property owners in the community is Silver Star Mountain Resort, and chief executive officer Ian Grant isn’t opposed to looking at governance. “The biggest concern is it affordable because there’s a small ratepayers’ group to pay for services. We couldn’t wear additional costs,” he said. Grant says other options beyond incorporation could include status quo as an electoral area or joining the City of Vernon. Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director for NORD, says he won’t dictate governance models for Silver Star. “If Silver Star wants to go ahead as a municipality, I support them,” he said. “That decision is up to them. But there is a cost to having your own independence.” Macnabb believes the regional district is responsive to the community’s needs. “We put in $7.2 million for water treatment,” he said. Grant says the relationship between the resort and NORD has been strained at times, particularly over water. “With some changes in key people, things have been smooth,” he said. “We have a good working relationship with the regional district.” A vote for Sun Peaks council could be held in May or June, with official incorporation occurring within a few weeks after that.
Court case against officer proceeds ROGER KNOX
The Vernon Mountie was the third B.C. member to be arrested for impaired driving in 2009.
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A Vernon RCMP officer facing impaired driving-related charges has had his first court date. Const. Jody Turpin, charged with impaired driving and failure or refusal to provide a breath sample, had his matter put over until Thursday. Turpin was represented by an agent at his first scheduled appearance in Vernon Provincial Court Feb. 4. Vernon RCMP located a man in a parked vehicle in downtown Vernon at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 19, a man they suspected was about to drive while impaired. The man was behind the wheel of his own personal vehicle at the time.
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elcome to Super Bowl Sunday. If you didn’t know it was Super Bowl Sunday you haven’t been paying attention or you just don’t care about football or America’s obsession with the pigskin sport. I mean sure the Winter Olympics start next week in our backyard and the world will be watching, but in the good ol’ U.S.A. the Super Bowl is waaaaaaayyyyyyyy bigger than any Olympic sport, especially if it’s the winter variety. They’ll come around and watch what goes on Glenn Mitchell at Whistler and Vancouver eventually but first things first and that’s the big game. Of course it’s much more than just a game. It’s the pre-game party, the festivities all week long (this year in Miami) and the half-time show which in the past has featured American legends like Bruce Springsteen, and Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson and their infamous “wardrobe malfunction.” This year it’s The Who, who aren’t exactly American but they’re big enough that when you’re that famous everyone, especially Americans, figure you’re one of them. I hear the Barenaked Ladies are performing at a pre-game bash. They aren’t American either but almost, they’re Canadian. Ahem. The game itself hasn’t always lived up to the hype as there have been many blowouts in the past. Usually the Grey Cup, our Super Bowl if you will, is a better game with less hype. Like last November when the Montreal Alouettes won on the last play of the game because the Saskatchewan......well, we won’t get into details because there are still Roughrider fans making progress through therapy over that one and I don’t
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want to hamper their recovery in any way. However, having said that last year’s Super Bowl was a classic. Pittsburgh Steelers toppling Arizona in a game for the ages. It would be hard for this year’s game to top it but then again last week’s Vikings-Saints overtime thriller came close. By the way I’ll be cheering for the Saints but I’m not sure they are up for it. They were lucky to beat Minnesota and I don’t see Peyton Manning shooting himself in the foot like Brett Favre did two weekends ago. But who wants to go with the favourites?....so put me down for N.O. 34 Indy 24, but don’t bet the farm on that one. And speaking of betting. One year I had the pleasure of being in Las Vegas the week prior to Super Bowl and witnessed the feeding frenzy that is gambling on the big game. Did you know you can place a bet on which team will take the first penalty? Whether or not there will be a field goal in the first quarter or not? Which player will score the first points, or last points? Oh yeah, you can even bet on who you think will win the game? It was all kind of wild, and even a little sick really. But not sick enough that I could resist putting down $10 on Tampa Bay to win in a high-scoring affair, which was exactly the opposite of what was being predicted so the odds were, well, super. Thanks to a couple late touchdowns, and my eight-year-old son witnessing the whole thing on TV after I’d given up hope because I said I’d share the money with him, the family celebrated by buying a new computer. It was very exciting and something of a small miracle but my wife, rightly so, thought it was an unseemly way to get a computer and taught the kid a life lesson that wasn’t exactly out of the good parenting handbook. True. But it sure was fun and a family memory that will live on forever. Happy Super Bowl everyone and if the game’s no good there’s always the commercials.
Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert needs to work on his excuses more when defending his acceptance of free tickets to a Winter Olympics event. Does Lippert actually believe that taking in a hockey game between Sweden and Germany really is “an opportunity to talk about Vernon and the Okanagan and what we have to offer?” Yes, there may be some opportunities for networking in between periods, but it’s more likely that any officials from the two European nations will be more interested in grabbing a hot dog and a beer than talking in-depth about economic development. And that’s if such dignitaries are even there. It should be pointed out that the tickets are being provided by the B.C. Lottery Corporation, which has slashed its grants to social agencies and schools because of tough economic times. How is it then that there’s cash available for something as frivolous as a hockey game? Of course Lippert says he will use his time at GM Place to lobby the corporation to resurrect the grants for non-profits. But will a ho-hum game (it’s no Canada/Russia) actually draw the top bureaucrats that pull the strings over grants? And even if they do show up, they won’t want some mayor talking shop while they take in the action. If Lippert was truly interested in helping local non-profits, he would donate the $280 in tickets to one of them so they can be auctioned off. In the end, the community has absolutely nothing to benefit from Lippert going to a hockey game And the mayor should have taken the lead of his Kelowna and Chilliwack counterparts and refused to participate in this flagrant abuse of money.
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s with many residents, the directors of the Sustainable Environment Network Society are concerned that pesticide exposure has been linked to cancer, including childhood cancer, developmental defects and behavioural disorders. When considering the overall pesticide “load” that we are exposed to from our food, forests, parks, homes, and yards, it is reasonable to create policies and bylaws that prohibit the unnecessary use of these toxic substances. The community has already responded, and at public input sessions, demonstrated through letters and presentations that a majority was in favour of such restrictions as per your previous resolution. In B.C,, polls show that 77 per cent of British Columbians support restrictions on cosmetic pesticide use on public and
MAKE A DIFFERENCE Having recently heard an interview on the radio where it was discussed that mainstream media does not allow for certain views to be published in the editorials of many Canadian newspapers, I am pleased to see that at least in Vernon we seem to be able to enjoy this freedom of speech. Having said this, I would like to express my own concerns regarding our current government’s decision to prorogue Parliament for five weeks. I am one of the Okanagan-Shuswap residents who does pay attention to the national media, and who is not pleased with the Conservative government’s actions in side-stepping the Afghan detainees situation. I believe that Canada needs to be accountable for the actions of its military, and that full disclosure on this issue is more important than celebrating the Olympics. I have previously written to local MP Colin Mayes and expressed my views about Canada’s role in Afghanistan, and how as conscious beings we cannot believe that somehow war can bring peace. Unfortunately, Mr. Mayes does not share my view in this regard. I encourage all Okanagan-Shuswap residents to vote for change the next time Mr. Mayes seeks re-election. He is not listening to his constituents.
private lands. This support would indicate that in spite of the difficulty in enforcing such a
I would like to encourage all Canadians to stand up and make a difference. We owe it to ourselves to get informed and to make our voices heard. This war in Afghanistan was started under false pretences. There are so many reliable resources on the internet which can shed light on the evidence. Go to the library and rent the DVD called Loose Change or Blueprint for Truth by the Architects and Engineers for Truth” It is too easy to believe that events are out of our control and that we can not do anything about it, when in fact we can very much affect the change that is needed. The biggest thing that we can do personally is to be conscious and come from love in our dealings with our family and neighbours. Set ego aside and take a few deep breaths. We are the difference. Ron Peltier DAVIDSON REMEMBERED Having known Neil Davidson for years, it was always a pleasure to see him. In particular we shared numerous skiing adventure stories and particularly each other's ski jumping escapades. But his delight in my position as Canadian representative for a legal publishing firm in England was a hoot. I covered all the law firms from
bylaw, in spite of the extra costs that may be incurred to incorporate pesticide-free management techniques on public lands,
Toronto to Victoria and he always wanted to know what other lawyers, and particularly his former university law cohorts, were up to. While I am not at liberty to detail our discussions of the same, we had great laughs about their various antics in court and misadventures. He was a man of integrity, who lived his life to the fullest and left this world a better place. God’s speed and may your jump to heaven be your longest. H.J. Down HATS OFF TO HARPER The Haitian tragedy has really underlined how fortunate we Canadians are with our multilayered and interconnected infrastructure support systems. I am, at best, a lukewarm fan of our prime minister but I take my hat off to him. Given an immediate and obvious humanitarian crisis he proved that he knows how to get off the dime quickly and mobilize an effective national response despite the murky fogginess surrounding a mega disaster that wiped out communications in this hemisphere’s most impoverished nation. Good on you sir. Spending on military infrastructure always creates much angst and political posturing in Canada. Thank God we muddled
and in spite of the opposing belief that these products are “safe” – many communities, backed by credible organizations and professionals, are making the decision to prohibit the cosmetic use of pesticides. There are alternatives. It’s not about cost, it’s not about enforcement, and it’s not about property rights. It’s really about providing the community with a framework within which healthier practices for managing non-threatening pests can be implemented for the greater good. Our health, the health of our children, and the health of our ecosystems must take precedence over the inconvenience of a few weeds. Sigrid-Ann Thors, Sustainable Environment Network Society chair
through and bought, not so long ago, the heavy-lift aircraft that are making our quick Canadian response towards Haitian relief and Canadians stranded there possible. Thanks too that, despite vociferous and politically self-serving debate, our prime minister persevered and enhanced the overall capability of the Canadian forces. That allows us to be engaged in both Afghanistan and Haiti at the same time. The Haitian crisis also underlines that so-called military expenditures are far from limited to warlike purposes. We have major problems in Canada and we need to solve them. But, I think, they pale into insignificance when placed in context with the Haitian tragedy, the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and the strife and starvation that besets much of Africa to name just a few. We Canadians are amongst the world's most fortunate. It behooves us all to dig deeply into our pockets to help those in need. It’s great to have a government that, for the Haitian disaster, is prepared to match our contributions dollar for dollar and is looking for ways to expedite and streamline our immigration requirements in this time of Haitian need. Thank you, prime minister. Maybe I’ll have to re-consider and
vote for you in the next election after all. I like a guy in charge who is really in charge and proven capable of acting when it is clear-cut that action is needed. Jim Bodkin
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Cleaning up rest area focus of petition ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
It’s supposed to be a point of interest. Instead, a pullout off Highway 97A on the northern outskirts of Armstrong has become, in one Spallumcheen women’s opinion, a disgrace. Frances Wirtz, who recently instigated a petition to have a light installed at the McLeod Drive subdivision section of the highway, has started another petition campaign to have the rest area, located across Fortune Creek from the site of her business, Frankie’s Nook, cleaned up. “Unfortunately, this rest area (designated as such with picnic table signs in both directions on the highway), is a total disgrace and has been for years,” wrote Wirtz in a letter to The Morning Star. The pullout is located one mile northeast of Armstrong on the shore of Fortune Creek, and marks the Okanagan Great Divide, the point that sepa-
“We either take care of it or we lose it.” — Frances Wirtz to bring the site up to proper public health and environmental standards. Washrooms formerly at the site were removed by the township due to ongoing vandalism and abuse, according to Mayor Will Hansma, who was unaware of Wirtz’s current petition drive. “We have been aware of issues at the rest area, and the township considered closing it altogether at one point,” said Hansma. “But we’ve had many residents from Spallumcheen and Armstrong come forward and say they want to keep it there.” Hansma said the township pays weekly to have garbage collected and removed from the rest area, but admits ongoing vandalism and other abuse at the site make it tough to
rates waters flowing north into Shuswap Lake, the Thompson River and onto the Fraser River from waters flowing south through the Okanagan into the Columbia River. Wirtz states she first wrote concerns to the Township of Spallumcheen, which, according to the Ministry of Transportation, is responsible for maintaining the rest area, on Aug. 1, 2007. She expressed her concerns about people sleeping in their cars, weekend parties, transients camping on the creek beds, drug action and debris strewn about the rest area and in the creek. Wirtz said she has collected about 300 signatures on her current petition which calls for supporting the upgrading
maintain. “There’s a point where we as a community might not be able to afford to keep it open any longer,” he said. “That’s what we’re facing. If the vandalism and abuse continues, Spallumcheen won’t have a choice but to close it.” Hansma said he expects the rest area would disappear if and when the next expansion of Highway 97A happens. The roadway will be fourlaned to Lansdowne Road this year. Wirtz doesn’t want to lose the rest area. “We have so few of these picnic areas available for our tourists and residents to enjoy...,” she wrote. “Come on, folks, let’s clean it up. A street light would help alleviate many of the problems. Neighbours are willing to adopt the site and act as caretakers...We either take care of it or we lose it.” Anybody interested in signing Wirtz’s petition can do so at Frankie’s Nook.
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Pending changes to farm class regulations could affect a number of Spallumcheen parcels. BC Assessment Okanagan region officials Reuben Danakody, Katrina LeNoury and Evlin Irons were on hand at Spallumcheen council to address the potential changes. Danakody explained that in February 2008, the provincial government appointed a panel to review farm class regulations, and that panel submitted its report and recommendations on July 31, 2009. “Several recommendations were made, some specifically for the 2010 assessment roll, and other recommendations are being considered for 2011,” said Danakody. “Changes for the 2010 roll were brought into force by an Order in Council on Nov. 27, 2009.” However, due to the timing of the regulatory amendment, the changes could not be implemented for the 2010 completed assessment roll. And BC Assessment is reviewing farm properties throughout this year to be ready for 2011. “BC Assessment sent letters on Jan. 5 to those farm owners impacted by the changed legislation,”
said Danakody. “Owners make written certificahave been encouraged to tion that the land was contact us should they being held for agriculture); have any ques■ Unused tions.” land outside According the ALR, if at to the changes, the followleast 50 per cent of the ing will now non-ALR land be assessed as is either in farm land: production or ■ Land Will Hansma contributes to not actively production; being farmed but only if the but contributing to production. This owner is the farmer; ■ Unused land outincludes land used for drainage, irrigation, buf- side the ALR, if at least 25 fers, windbreaks, riparian per cent of the non-ALR areas, livestock, livestock land is either in producshelter, farm outbuild- tion or contributes and ings, roadways of lanes the farm meets a producused to access farm tion threshold of at least buildings or other parts $10,000; but only if the owner is the farmer. of the farm; Danakody said it’s ■ Land used for a purpose ancillary to a unclear exactly how many Spallumcheen farmer’s dwelling; ■ Land with no pres- farms will ultimately ent use within the ALR, if benefit from these legthe portion of the prop- islation changes. “Our preliminary erty that’s being farmed otherwise qualifies for estimate is that approxfarm class (previously, imately 100 existing owners were required to farms in Spallumcheen HAPPY NEW YEAR COUPON
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will have to be reviewed for the 2010 roll,” said Danakody. “We estimate 30 to 35 farms will get full farm classification.” Of concern to Spall council is the changes could take a lot of smaller parcels in the township out of production. “If you have a fiveor 10-acre parcel, you’ll be pretty hard pressed to come up with farm income that would be in excess of $3,500 gross, that’s the biggest concern,” said Mayor Will Hansma. “We have so many smaller parcels we’re
concerned the legislation may take some of those parcels out of productivity.” Danakody said the full tax impact won’t be known until the review is complete, and that the review may also highlight a few farms that have been receiving 100 per cent farm land classification without meeting these new requirements, that is, not farming 50 per cent of the land. He added 2010 farm assessments will be amended where necessary.
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There’s been a shift in leadership at one of the North Okanagan’s largest companies. Al Thorlakson has stepped down as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Tolko Industries to take on the role of executive chairman. His son, Brad Thorlakson, has been selected as president. “Knowing that Tolko is getting through this unprecedented downturn in relatively strong shape certainly contributes to my comfort in stepping down at this time,” said Al Thorlakson, who recently turned 70 years old.
“I am extremely proud of this company...” — Brad Thorlakson Tolko is a major producer and marketer of lumber, veneer, plywood, oriented strand board, and kraft papers, with manufacturing operations across Western Canada. It has operations in Lumby, Lavington and Spallumcheen as well as the head office in downtown Vernon. Tolko was started by Al
Thorlakson’s father and uncles in 1956 with the purchase of shares in the Lavington Planer Mill. Al became president in 1972 and CEO in 1981. Al Thorlakson will continue to represent the company with select external relationships and associations. Brad Thorlakson joined the company in 1978, pro-
gressing through every area of the business. He currently heads marketing and sales in addition to his responsibilities for the strand-based business, Premium 1 Papers, and serving as a director on the boards of several industry companies and associations. “I am extremely proud of this company and everyone in it,” said Brad Thorlakson. “We have outstanding employees led by a strong senior management team who have successfully led Tolko through the most challenging period in its history.” Al Thorlakson’s involve-
ment in the forest sector is generating praise from Forests Minister Pat Bell. “Tolko has grown from a single planer mill operation into the fifth- largest lumber producer in the world, yet, still remains headquartered in Vernon,” said Bell. “Throughout his lengthy career with the company, Al Thorlakson has always acted with honour and integrity.” In terms of Brad Thorlakson’s appointment as president, Bell believes it’s important that Tolko remain a family-run operation. “I look forward to working with him,” said Bell.
Local film industry continues to roll along RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Challenging economic times haven’t forced the Okanagan’s film industry to fade to black. Officials with the Okanagan Film Commission are pleased with the number of productions that came into the valley last year despite the recession. “There will always be films,” said Gerri Logan, vice-chairwoman. “When things go bad, people go to the movies.” Logan is concerned, though, about new tax incentives in Ontario and Quebec and she says B.C. has lost movie productions to those provinces.
However, on Wednesday, the B.C. government announced plans for a proposed new tax credit for digital media and changes to film tax credits. Subject to approval by the legislature, the planned tax measures include: ■ New digital media tax credit for video game development of 17.5 per cent of qualifying B.C. labour costs. ■ Production services tax credit on labour costs for foreign productions increased to 33 per cent from 25 per cent. ■ Digital animation or visual effects tax credit bonus increased to17.5 per cent from 15 per cent.
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■ Qualified B.C. $2.5 million into the labour expenditures cap economy. “It’s our goal to shoot increased to 60 per cent from 48 per cent of pro- two to three projects in the region duction costs. over the next In 2009, 25 five years,” productions said Stephen were shot in Hegyes, with the Okanagan Brightlight Valley, leavPictures, ing behind which was $6.6 milinvolved with lion over 219 Gunless. days. A total Gerri Logan Production of 283 valcompanies ley residents were hired as part of were taken on tours of the North Okanagan, the crews. particularly Among the larg- and est production was the Armstrong in the fall movie Gunless, which and the commission is was shot near Osoyoos. waiting to hear if filmIt hired 25 people in ing may occur here. “When the producers the valley and pumped
see the countryside, the Okanagan sells itself,” said John Trainor, a film commission director and Armstrong councillor. But the commission isn’t just focused on movies and TV shows. “Commercials come in, hire a lot of people and drop a lot of money,” said Logan. The film commission’s budget for 2010 is $205,000 and financial support is currently being sought from the participating four regional districts. In 2009, the North Okanagan Regional District provided the commission with
$24,000. Of that, $19,689 came from Vernon, $5,032 from Coldstream, $1,603 from Armstrong and $664 from Lumby.
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Drought conditions could return JUDIE STEEVES Black Press
Those enjoying the respite from shovelling snow this winter may not be so cheerful if their lawns turn brown this summer. Instead of the 20 per cent more snow than normal required to catch up from last year’s drought in the valley, the snow accumulated so far in the hills is 13 per cent below normal, reports Allan Chapman of the environment ministry’s River Forecast Centre. And, he estimates about two-thirds of the winter’s snow has already fallen. Inflow to Okanagan Lake has been below normal for 24 consecutive months. In 2009, the total inflow was the fifth lowest since they began collecting the data in 1920, he said.
In January 2010, it was above normal, but that was because more rain than snow fell last month which is unusual — and that’s not good news for snowpack accumulation. Meteorologist Matt MacDonald, of Environment Canada, confirmed that January was warm and dry, with 10.8 centimetres of snow instead of the usual 29.2 centimetres; and 13.6 millimetres of rain, compared to the average of 7.8 millimetres. The combination of rain and snow in water equivalent was 25.2 mm, compared to the average of 30.8 mm for January. The average temperature in January was just freezing, compared to the normal of -3.8 C. In Vernon, with
110 years of records, this past January was the 15th warmest on record. Chapman says this is an early warning that last year’s drought conditions could continue this year unless there is a significant change in the weather pattern. There are only 10 weeks left for the snowpack to build up, so he doesn’t feel it’s too early to consider the implications this could have for the rest of the year. Precipitation that accumulates in the hills around the valley as snow over the winter, melts and is caught and stored in upland reservoirs and Okanagan Lake in spring and early summer. Some of what’s stored can then be used by valley residents during the hot,
dry summer months. Meteorologist Doug Lundquist, of Environment Canada, points to El Nino as the cause of the warmer, drier winter. El Nino is a result of warmer than normal currents in the Pacific Ocean off the west coast of South America that impact global weather patterns. He predicted that this dry weather would continue through the end of this winter, but said there could be a heavy rainfall in May or June which would make quite a difference. He also quoted the “probabilistic forecast” compiled from a number of sources, which forecasts that the first two weeks of February are 80 to 90 per cent likely to be above normal in temperature.
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Kaius Haraldson, four, takes a lap around the track with Kal Tire pit crew representative Jason Bongalis holding on for good measure at the Kids Truck Rodeo at Kal Tire during the Vernon Winter Carnival.
Thursday, February 18 Trade Only 3-4pm • Public 4-7pm Vernon Rec Centre $15.00 per ticket
Tickets are available at • Sir Winston·s Liquor store • Vernon Lodge Liquor Store • Village Green Liquor Store • Gerry O·s Liquor Store • 30th Street Liquor Store The United Way ofÀce downtown (Charge by phone 250-549-1346) Delivery available.
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Vernon has the Spirit! A big Thank You to all the volunteers, entertainers, community groups and suppliers who made our Olympic Torch Relay Celebration such a success! Our Torchbearers Lannie Houle - our inspiring Community Torchbearer - “Long May You Run!” Torchbearers and their families who added the glow to our parade entry Celebration Volunteers Ashley • Sue • Stella • Christine • Christine • Christine • Lynn • Brigitte • Corinne • Andrew • Barb Clayton • Shelley • Jack • Ewen • Dave • Kim • Nora • Bailee • Tracee • Ed • Derryanne • Lance Teresa • Bonnie • Brooke • Maureen • Jim • Nadine • Jim • Bill • Maureen • Kevin • Dale • Carmen Denise • Liz • Mary • Val • Mark • Nancy • Liz • Suzanne • Monty • Jen • Tyler • Jennifer • Ben Wayne • Bill • Brenda • Ceiliah • Dauna Our VIP’s MP Colin Mayes • MLA Eric Foster Mayor Wayne Lippert • Chief Fabian Alexis Queen Silver Star Royalty and Candidates Our Snow Sculptors Punjabi Cultural Society • Edelweiss Society • First Nations Friendship Centre Immigrant Services • Vernon Welsh Society • Dutch Canadian Club Our Entertainers School District 22 Aboriginal Hoop Dance Troupe • OKIB Immersion School Children Lent Fraser Wall • Andrew Allen • Imant Raminsh & Kerry Gilbert Aura Chamber Choir • Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band • Kalamalka Chorus
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On July 23, 2009, the B.C. government announced its plans to implement the HST in British Columbia beginning July 1, 2010. To assist businesses with the HST transitional rules governing the determination of which tax –– the existing provincial retail sales tax or the provincial part of the HST–– will apply to transactions that straddle the implementation date, the Canada Revenue Agency is offering free two-hour information seminars at the Vernon Schubert Centre Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday’s seminar takes place from 6 to 8 p.m., while there are three seminars set for Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. Those interested can e-mail BC.SouthernInterior. Seminars@cra-arc.gc.ca or phone 250-870-5585, stating which session they want to attend and the number of participants, with a name and phone number.
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Dave Upton of Coldstream and Lauren Bishop of Richmond, Texas celebrated their wedding vows at the beautiful Woodlands Resort on the outskirts of Houston, Texas March 21, 2009. Friends and family from across the United States, Canada, South Africa and Australia made the journey to join the happy couple on their special day. Dave and Lauren have settled in Houston and continue to make their lives there. They are wished a lifetime of happiness.
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EDITOR: GRAEME CORBETT
BUSINESS BRIEFS Vernon builder takes Tommies A Vernon builder recently had an inspiring night at the CHBA (Canadian Home Builders’ Association) – Central Okanagan Tommie Gold Gala last weekend in Kelowna. Inspiration Homes, owned by Rod Doroshuk, hauled in a pair of gold Tommies for their work on The Sage Point Home. They earned one award for Excellence in Single Family Detached Home Over 3,000 Square Feet, and more importantly, claimed the Small Volume Builder of the Year. The Tommie awards recognize excellence in the home building industry, and Inspiration Homes have won silver and/or gold in each of the past five years they have entered.
JCI Vernon names executive JCI (Junior Chamber International) Vernon recently inducted the 2010 executive, and gave out its coveted year-end awards at the annual president’s dinner. The newly elected executive consists of president Sandra Simao, past president Kathleen Dubois, treasurer Troy Fochler and secretary Tehara Bertram. The directors are Terry-Ann Kendrick (social), Kalynda Hampshire (training), Sharla Zandvliet (membership) and Amy Markin, (communications). On the awards front, Fochler was voted Rookie of the Year, Jayme Fochler earned Executive Member of the Year, and Bertram collected Member of the Year. JCI Canada also awards senatorships, recognizing members that would make strong advisors for the chapters. The Vernon chapter’s Kimberley and Andrew Hutton were named to the JCI senate, pushing the local total to six. Other JCI Vernon senators include Shelley Duggan, Rick Dubois, Wilf Mulder and Jackie Ward. JCI provides young people the opportunity to develop the leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to create positive change. Anyone interested in finding out more about JCI can visit www.jcivernon.ca or call Sandra Simao (250) 549-7199.
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Peppers Roadhouse Restaurant is serving up one of the tastiest fundraisers available anywhere in the North Okanagan. Wanting to counteract the typical Monday lull that is the norm for the restaurant industry, Peppers owner Tracy Lambeth-Scott began co-hosting buffet dinners with local non-profit groups, and the results have been inspiring. Lambeth-Scott has held three dinners since Peppers started the Monday buffets in December, and each participating organization has netted at least $1,500. “Mondays are slow in the restaurant business and I just wanted to find a way to make it viable, so let’s just give it to charity,” said Lambeth-Scott, who has a degree in marketing and is a certified fundraising specialist. Peppers will design and price a buffet menu, as well as provide the venue, staff, theme, decorations, set up and take down for the event. All the charity group needs to do is sell tickets and show up. “We take care of most of it,” said Lambeth-Scott, who operated Pard’ners, a popular family restaurant, for more than 20 years before selling in 1999. “The amount of effort they have to put in compared to if they had to do a garage sale is miniscule.” Peppers will contribute 25 per cent of all ticket and liquor sales. Non-profit groups also have the option of holding 50/50 draws, silent auctions and other organized activities. When the Vernon chapter of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. held a buffet for its Walk for Memories campaign, they managed to raise an extra $160 simply by having individual tables bid
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Servers Carol MacLeod (left) and Jerri Eyford make sure guests are well cared for whenever Peppers Roadhouse Restaurant hosts its Monday-night fundraiser buffets for non-profit organizations. for the right to eat first. When Heather Pettit of the Vernon & District Animal Care Society requested guests bring a toy or pet food donation to their function, Lambeth-Scott says the response was encouraging. “Our foyer was stacked. Over and above the $1,500 they raised, she (Pettit) took home a truckload of toys and food. It’s really, really heartwarming.” Pettit’s husband, Robert, who does a lot of the “grunt work” for the animal care society, was thrilled with the fundraiser. Not only will the money raised help the soci-
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hard and we’re pleased to get here, but when you get here, you want to have a good show. The tough thing is everybody Last place in a 10-team field with one game left. Wasn’t is so good when you’re here. There’s not a weak team here quite what Tom Buchy of Kimberley was expecting when he so you gotta play your best, and you need a few breaks. If started the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling you don’t get the breaks, you’re not going to win. We weren’t at our best and we never got a lot of breaks. I’m not sure Championships in Vernon. the breaks would have helped, but they That’s just the way the ice rolls in a game certainly can at times.” of inches, and the 42-year-old Buchy, who Buchy, employed by the City of curled here one season as an 18-year-old Kimberley, is inspired by 50-somethings junior, wasn’t about to call the curling crisis like Bert Gretzinger and Rick Folk, line. Kelowna legends still going strong. “I have great memories here from my “I just don’t understand how those club days as a junior, and it was good again,” — Tom Buchy guys can keep playing because I hurt said Buchy, after a Thursday night 8-2 loss like hell right now and those guys are a to Gerry Richard of Kelowna dropped him little older than me. I give those guys a lot of credit. They’re to 1-7. “It was a lot of fun. The week didn’t go as we had hoped, awesome players and they’ve been at it a long time. They but we’ve comes to these things and finished first in the seem to keep chugging away.” Buchy left town on a cheery note by beating former world round-robin and lost in the playoffs, and other times we’ve finished last. Again, we’re near the bottom and it feels way champion Greg McAulay of Richmond 7-3 Friday morning to finish tied for eighth spot at 2-7 with McAulay and Steve better when you’re first.” Buchy, whose old Vernon junior team had Todd Latta at Waatainen of Nanaimo. Bob Ursel of Kelowna won the round-robin at 9-0 after third, along with Chris Atchison and Randy Cole, is blessed with a radio voice which comes in handy when urging his icing Gretzinger 7-4 Friday morning. He fell 8-7 to defending champion and round-robin runner-up Sean Geall sweepers. Just getting to the provincials takes some doing. “It is an accomplishment to get here and the guys worked of New Westminster in the Page system 1 versus 2 game Morning Star Staff
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n case you’ve been away, it’s Super Bowl Sunday. Colts versus Saints. Kick-off 3:15 p.m. Seats on the 40-yard line were selling for $5,200 on Friday morning. The nosebleed seats are $1,200. Binoculars are an extra $75. According to Miami Herald humour columnist Dave Barry, security at Super Bowl XLIV will be extremely tight due to recent terrorist scares. Wrote Barry: “Nobody will be allowed inside the stadium wearing underpants. This rule will be enforced by a specially trained allGerman-shepherd security unit, the Groin Patrol.” Anyways, it’s easy to like the Saints because head coach Sean Payton, Kevin Mitchell QB Drew Brees and running back Reggie Bush all donate huge cash to foundations to help less fortnuate kids and feed the hungry in New Orleans. OK, Bush dates Kim Kardashian so he may not be all bright, but he’s a nice guy. And when you consider there are still New Orleans neighborhoods with boats stuck in living rooms and trucks flipped upside down on top of houses, one can easily cheer for the Saints. Hurricane Katrina took 1,800 lives five years ago so the city of New Orleans will deal with that tragedy forever. That said, the Colts win 33-29 and Archie Manning replaces Walter Gretzky as the most famous sports dad in North America. Here are some other predictions (oh and visit www.vernonmorningstar. com for our ‘Miami Beach’ predictions (warning: some nudity). Autumn McDonald (Quesnel Observer): Colts 31 Saints 28 on lastplay field goal by Matt Stover. The Saints remain the Ain’ts in the battle of the domed teams. Garcon is MVP.” Devin Rodger (EX-CFLer): “Saints 34-31. This game is going to be an offensive shootout as both teams have stellar QBs leading the way. I think the Saints’ defence will make more big plays and will shut down Peyton and company. No
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Tarrin Nell of Checkers Pub is in the Super Bowl XLIV Sunday spirit. Saints are on a roll!” Al Cameron (Calgary Herald football writer): “Saints 26, Colts 23. Saints are the team of destiny, and their defence will lay waste to Peyton Manning, who really didn’t look so hot in the first half of the AFC final.” Wayne Larsson (Quesnel Mills alumni): “Colts 31 Saints 24. Manning needs only one quarter to beat the Saints.” Al Paterson (retired sports writer): “If Roger Knox is picking dem Saints, then surely Peyton and Co. will prevail. The Colts won a record seven times this year coming back in the final quarter. This one’s over by the end of the third. Peyton will smoke his old hometown 34-21. And don’t worry, Feeney will play. They’ll shoot up his bad ankle so much he won’t feel it until next July.” Brian Martin (radio personality): “Saints 27 Colts 17. Other than Peyton, the Colts are just an average team.” Graeme Corbett (sports writer): “Colts 31-28. Peyton is the grandmaster of the NFL QB guild and is ready to deliver a second Super Bowl title to trophy case.” Mike Kermode (former sports writer): “Saints 34 Colts 27. New Orleans can beat you with the run and the pass.
A healthy Freeney would make a difference. Darren Sharper’s last-minute INT seals the deal.” Karen Benn (hockey star): “OK, I have researched it, and that good lookin’ Manning guy is gonna get 28 points for the good lookin’ Saints, and the Colts are gonna bow with only 17.” Akbal Mund (super fan): “Indy 38 New Orleans 28. Peyton will pick apart the defence. Garcon for the hat trick, three TDs.” Ed Huber (Vernon minor football prez): “Saints 35 Colts 31. Saints’ defence stops Manning on last-minute drive. Reggie Bush scores three touchdowns to lead the Saints.” Tim Fitzgerald (Bills fan club prez): “Indy 35, Saints 17 because I am cheering for the Saints. What can I say? ‘Wide right’ still haunts me. Damn you Scott Norwood.” Dennis Holland (Dallas Stars scout): “Colts 28 Saints 17. The confidence and skill of Manning will be too much for the Saints’ defence. Maybe a different outcome if they could have played in New Orleans.” Derek Townsend (UBC T-Birds football alumni): “NO 27 Indy 24. Less pressure on Brees with D End Freeney injured gives the Saints the offensive advantage that Manning can’t keep up with.” Monty Davis Jr (ex-Oakland A’s prospect): “Saints 42-38. Saints will jump out to a early lead and then the flags will start flying! After 10 pass interference calls drag Peyton Manning (oh and the rest of the Colts) back into the game, the officials will rest for the last three minutes and New Orleans will prevail.” Ed Kendall (super fan): “Colts 27-21 baby! As long as the Colts don’t start getting soft hearted because a win for New Orleans would mean so much to that state but hey, Manning’s gonna man up and win! C’ya all at Checkers this Sunday and let’s play with some real $$.” Chad Pieper (Shamrock goalie): “New Orleans is going to jump out to a big lead and then just hang on for the 38-35 victory. Drew Brees is going to have 4 TDs and over 400 yards passing and be named MVP. Mardi Gras is going to start early this year on Bourbon Street. Get those beads ready!”
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The VSS Panthers orchestrated a huge second half to brush off the Kalamalka Lakers 75-45 in North Zone AA Senior Girls Basketball Championship action Friday afternoon at Fulton. Kal had a strong first half, leading by as many as eight points, but ended up trailing 34-27 at halftime. “Our girls came out really strong in the third quarter really pushing the pace and attacking, which caused the Kal girls to run out of gas,” said VSS co-coach Bobby Mitchell. “All our girls stepped up tonight, we stayed together as a team showing great mental toughness and every player had to give us a bit more tonight.”
Emily Kanester led the Panthers with 25 points and a team-high nine rebounds, Britt Walton scored 11 of her 17 points late in the game, and D’Atra Hennessey and Bobbi Jones each had 12-point nights. Helena Kemper canned a dozen points for Kal. Cassandra Brown racked up 25 points in just 11 minutes of floor time as the Fulton Maroons grounded the Pleasant Valley Saints 85-52 Friday night. Fulton, who raced out to a 52-9 lead at halftime, got 17 points from Janice Phung. Hoshi Toshisko and Tegan McArther responded with 11 and 10 points respectitively for the Saints.
“Give the Armstrong kids credit, they never quit,” said Fulton coach Jim Inglis. Fulton and VSS, who tangled in Saturday night’s championship game, both advance to the Valley championships next weekend in Summerland. Kal met PVSS in the consolation final, with the winner facing a South Okanagan team in a challenge match for a back door berth to Valleys. In North Zone boys action, Fulton got a game-high 26 points from Brett Rouault to stuff Kal 97-33. Greg Hyde (16 points) and Dalton Anderson (14 points) added secondary scoring and were monsters on the boards, collecting a dozen rebounds apiece.
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It was a two-game road trip that felt more like eternity for the Vernon Vipers, but claiming three of a possible four B.C. Hockey League points probably helped ease the exhaustion a little. The Snakes travelled to the Sunshine Coast Thursday night, falling 3-2 in overtime in a makeup game with the Powell River Kings, and then ventured back to the Interior to stuff the Merritt Centennials 7-3 Friday night at Nicola Valley Arena. The Vipers (44-6-0-3), who caught a charter flight to Powell River from Richmond, got off to a good start when defenceman Adam Thompson (5th goal) converted and nice passing play, beating netminder Josh Watson from the slot. A first-period goal by the Kings’ Andrew Pettitt (30th) had the teams deadlocked after 40 minutes before 608 fans at the Recreation Centre. Powell River seized momentum with a shorthanded tally 25 seconds into the third frame. The Kings’ Ben Schmidt collected a strange bounce off the sidewall in the Powell River zone and tried to rush up ice on a breakaway. Viper d-man Dan Nycholat stopped him, but not before Schmidt dropped to Mat Bodie (8th) who had jumped up on the play. Robbie Short (17th) forced OT with a rising rocket from the blueline that crept up and over Watson. Powell River (31-15-1-6) capitalized on some poor Viper defensive coverage in overtime, with Matt Garbowsky (26th) converting a bang-bang play 54 seconds into the extra period. “We were a shot away from getting four out of four (points), but we just didn’t keep things simple,” said Vipers’ assistant coach Jason Williamson. “We turned the puck over at inopportune times and it cost us. “Give our guys credit for being able to stay focussed. Any other team in the league would have been easier to have a make-up game with.” Rookie netminder Blake Voth recorded 29 stops
to earn third star. Watson made 32 saves for the Kings. Vernon got another quick road start against the Centennials (20-32-0-2), as Connor Jones scored his 32nd goal on a breakaway just 10 seconds into the game. Derek Hills (18th) responded for the Cents at 3:02, but the Vipers began scoring in bunches to take control. Cole Ikkala (20th), with a blast off the post and in, and Cory Kane (21st), with one of his wicked wristers, scored less than a minute apart midway through the first period. Short (first star) made it 4-1 after 20 minutes. Second star Mike Collins and Short, on a pair of gorgeous three-way passing plays, scored a minute apart early in the second frame, forcing Powell River coach Kent Lewis to pull netminder Keith Hamilton (eight saves) in favour of Cole Holowenko (13 saves). “Our guys were pretty simple, pretty good in that one,” said Williamson, noting that both teams took advantage of the rink’s small ice surface by shooting from all angles. “They had more shots, but we had the better scoring chances.” David Robinson (7th) rounded out the Vipers’ scoring, while Dustin Johnson (32nd and 33rd) completed the Merritt attack. Voth turned in a 37-save showing for Vernon. The Vipers, who have just seven regular-season games remaining, host Merritt Tuesday night at Wesbild Centre. With the top Interior team earning a first-round bye in the playoffs, Williamson says they just need to maintain a game-by-game attitude. “We don’t know how many points we’re going to need (to win the division), so we just need to focus on that game.” First-round playoff series are now best-of-seven, instead of best-of-five. The Vipers lead second-place Penticton Vees (42-7-0-3) by four points. They play each other twice more in the regular season.
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Sports BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Debbie Uhrig – bowled 585 triple to go 171 over her 138 average. Club 55 Men’s: Don Mitchell – bowled an 727 to go 223 over his 168 average. Ladies: Terri Baines – bowled a 566 to go 158 over her 136 average. Men’s: George Smith – bowled an 669 to go 186 over his 161 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Tyce Koenig 314-804; Kieran Hammond 300; Calyn Buresh 789-762; Sarah Moorhouse 100 POA; Nelson Hoare 313; Dave Harrison 100 POA; Rosella Harrad 100 POA; Al Berg 307, 100 POA; Lorraine Neufeld 100 POA; John Broersma 100 POA, 310; Albert Kral 300; Mark Schmidt 332, 100 POA; Wayne Schultz 312-843; Matt Eisenhauer 390-833, 8 strikes in a row, 100 POA, 331-817; Jamie Schnyder 301-353-879, 100 POA; Dennis Deleeuw 331, 100 POA; Kiri Adams 318, 100 POA; Yvonne Walker 350-848; Ken Hoggard 300; Hulda Ziemar 100 POA; Wayne Clack 322; Trevor Rachwalski 324; Tom Stecyk 310, 100 POA; Elearnor Knox 100 POA; Zane Carswell 314-835.
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Zachary Keeley (facing) of the VSS Panthers tries to get past Pepijn Ramakers of the Pleasant Valley Saints in North Zone AA Boys Basketball Championship play Friday night at Fulton gym.
Fulton in top form Continued from A25 “We’re playing well right now, and we’re just trying to get ready to make that stretch over the next couple of weeks,” said Fulton head coach Dale Olson. Fulton faced PVSS in Saturday’s final and have already qualified for senior boys Valleys next weekend in Oliver. The winner of the Kal-VSS conso-
lation final will meet the Okanagan Mission Huskies of Kelowna in a Monday challenge match for a chance at a back door berth. Meanwhile, in junior boys action, Fulton ended North Zone league play by grounding the Salmon Arm Golds 61-27. Dustin Popoff led Fulton with a dozen points, while Clarke Richardson and Cody Nevens each drained 11.
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The North Okanagan Knights kept their Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff hopes alive by stopping the Kamloops Storm 5-4 Friday night at Enderby Arena. Trevor Fitzgerald capped a three-goal, thirdperiod Knights’ rally, pocketing the winner with 2:04 remaining before 126 fans. Kamloops (21-19-0-7) opened the scoring on goals by Taylor Stuart and Alessio Tomassetti, but North Okanagan (11-32-0-4) answered in the second period with goals from Andrew Nichols and Brandon Perger. Taylor Stuart and Tomassetti restored the Storm’s two-goal cushion, but Karson Holt and Laine Keyes began the Knights’ comeback midway through the third period. Knights’ keeper Christian Karl posted 31 saves, while Alex Christiansen made 40 stops for Kamloops. The Knights are one point back of the Penticton Lakers (12-29-0-3) for the final playoff spot.
The Vernon Co-Ed Slo-Pitch League will hold a general meeting Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the People Place at 3402–27th Avenue. Teams will discuss and vote on which slo-pitch association the league wishes to be involved with this year. “The executive will be making a presentation on the changes that would take place should we change,” said league director Bradley Holbrook. “Anyone wanting input
into the discussion or wanting to vote on this issue must attend. Voting will be only be permitted to teams attending the meeting, and limited to one vote per team.” Holbrook said the league expects a 24-game schedule plus playoffs this season. “Cross divisional play will continue this year and we hope to have a concession with food and beverages for mini-weekend and playoffs.” Feedback can be given at executive@vernoncoedslopitch.com.
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lean Water for Haiti has been helping build and maintain biosand water filters in Haiti for nine years and now the need is greater than ever. Chris and Leslie Rolling, (Leslie is originally from Armstrong), have been working with the Vernon-based charity since 2003 in Pierre Payen, Haiti, with a training and manufacturing facility staffed by local people. The day of the earthquake, Chris Rolling was going about his normal business. He had just picked up a loaner vehicle and was on his way back to the Clean Water for Haiti office. The vehicle had broken down and he was beside it trying to make a phone call when the quake hit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually fall to the ground but I stumbled around quite a bit,â&#x20AC;? he reported by e-mail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the tremours ceased, a large cloud of dust was rising from the building a few doors down. A three-storey school full of teenage girls had collapsed. I went to the school and started working to pull trapped students from the wreckage.â&#x20AC;? With the help of another man, who brought a hammer, he was able to break up a large piece of cement and free a girl as the aftershocks continued. It was getting dark and he had no way to continue to work to free the students. He had to walk several miles for more help and by the time he came back with a truck full of food, water, tools and others to help, some of the students were dead. With the help of families and others, he was able to help rescue more students, although some were injured. He also helped families identify the growing pile of bodies and continued with rescue work in the neighbourhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spent an hour boring a hole through a floor to a collapsed chamber to try to rescue a two-year-old but the cries had stopped before we even began,â&#x20AC;? wrote Rolling.
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Clean Water for Haiti has been suppling low-cost biosand filters to Haiti since 2001. The Vernonbased charity has water jugs for donations at businesses around Vernon to help provide clean water as Haiti recovers from the earthquake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been a very emotional experience for me. The bodies stopped bothering me after a while, but I think what I will always carry with me is the conversation I had with Jacqueline (a girl trapped in the rubble of the school and later
found dead). How could I leave someone who was dying trapped in a building? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so wrong! At the very least, she needed someone to sit and comfort her in her last hours. But if I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t found my way home, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been able to
bring the Clean Water for Haiti crew in to help. Still, leaving her was one of the hardest things Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever done. I think this is going to trouble me for a long time.â&#x20AC;? In an e-mail Feb. 2, Leslie Rolling said right now the group is delivering about two loads of filters (34 filters per load) into Port au Prince each week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are setting these filters up in groups of four, six or eight in the areas with tent villages so that people there can filter whatever source water they can find. The filters so far have been well-received and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue with this as long as there is interest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also this week we took our first load of filters into one of the regular areas that we have been working in for the first time since the earthquake. Many of the areas that we were working in before are areas that have absorbed the refugees from Port au Prince. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were able to purchase a new delivery truck last week thanks to a very generous donor so we now have two trucks available to not only help in Port au Prince, but also to be taking filters into other communities in need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We currently employ 18 people from the local community and have just welcomed a new family from the U.S. who has committed to work with Clean Water for Haiti long term so we can expand our work in the country.â&#x20AC;? Clean Water for Haiti has water jugs for donations at businesses around Vernon. One of the filters, which costs $50, can supply clean water for three families with clean water for up to 20 years. So far, Clean Water for Haiti has supplied more than 10,000 of the filters as well as helping to construct deep wells. For more information see www. cleanwaterforhaiti.org. Local supporters are organizing a fundraiser for Clean Water for Haiti. A Benefit for our Heroes in Haiti takes place Friday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Prestige Inn ballroom. The family-friendly event includes live music by Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heroes, Mace, Ranger Kaine Band, The Goods, Modern Folk, Tanya Lipscomb, Alex Yellow Shoes and more. As well, there will be a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are available at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup coffee houses: $20 for adults; $10 for youth; kids seven and under are free. For more information, see related story on page B8.
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[S]omething happened a long time ago in Haiti and people might not want to talk about it. They were under the heel of the French. Napoleon the Third and whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, ‘We will serve you if you get us free from the prince.’ True story. And so the devil said, ‚‘OK, it’s a deal.’ They kicked the French out, the Haitians revolted and got themselves free. “But ever since, they have been cursed by one thing after the other.” — Rev. Pat Robertson, following the earthquake in Haiti. First of all, on behalf of all Christians everywhere, I want to say sorry for these comments by Mr. Robertson, and to stress that his comments in no way speak for the God of the Bible. Jesus was once asked whether certain corporate and personal tragedies were “judgments” of God. The Roman governor, Pilate, killed several Jews while they were worshipping. It was assumed that it was
give him the because they proper place were extra within our bad. “Do heart. Stop you think treating him that these as secondary. Galileans If we don’t, were worse we will perish. sinners than “Suffering all the other Galileans Dave Bootsma and tragedy,” writes Tim because they Keller, “is a way in suffered this way?” which God says, ‘Wake Jesus asked. “I tell you, up to your need for no! But unless you me and wake up to repent, you too will what real security is. all perish. Or those 18 Only in the very cenwho died when the tre of my will is there tower in Siloam fell on any safety. You don’t them — do you think have the human abilthey were more guilty ity to control things. than all the others livYou need me.’” ing in Jerusalem? I tell Christianity claims you, no! But unless you that the very purpose repent, you too will all for why Jesus, God’s perish.” Son, came into the In other words, world was that we Jesus would have us might not “perish,” but think deeply about have “everlasting life” this tragic event, and (John 3:16); to save us ask ourselves the from despair and sufultimate questions fering. How? Ironically, of life. At the very by suffering and “perleast we can be sure ishing” on the cross. that he is not saying, The cross was his “It happened and it’s earthquake, where his awful, but let’s get world caved in and he on with our lives.” To lost everything, even “perish” means more God himself. He was than simply to die, completely shattered, but to die without and absolutely alone. hope. “Repent” means It was there that he to stop substituting experienced the agony oneself for God and
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and horror of each and every person in the earthquake. In other words, the Christian answer to this tragedy and to suffering is not an answer but an Answerer. The fact is, the answer to suffering cannot be an abstract idea because this isn’t an abstract issue. It is a personal issue. It requires a personal response. The answer must be someone, not just something. If I was crushed under a roof following the earthquake and my life was slipping away, having the answers to the “why?” would do very little to comfort me. I would much rather be in the arms of someone who cares for me. If my wife or one of my daughters would have been among the victims, what I would need more than anything is not God’s answers, but God himself; his presence and peace. Christianity alone offers a God who knows what it feels like to lose a child. He is so committed to ending suffering that he himself suffered. He urges you to turn to him and to trust him, promising
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Feature Event: Freedom to Read used book sale takes place Saturday, Feb. 27
COMMUNITY-WIDE SING-ALONG Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. Enjoy great opportunity for fellowship through music: singing old hymns, gospel and southern gospel songs in fellowship hall at First Baptist Church (1406 – 32 Ave). Karl will lead as the Sing-Along Band plays. ANNUAL POKER RUN Hunters Range Snowmobile Assoc. hosts annual poker rally Feb. 7. Registration from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pre-sold hands are available. $5 per hand, or $20 for five hands. Not a snowmobiler? Members of the club will play for you. Wonderful family event, concession and great prizes. Contact Ken Biluk at 250-838-6177 for info. THE VERNON WINTER CARNIVAL Spirit Of Gold Anniversary Party. Join us in celebrating 50 years of Carnival Fun. Bring the family to this event complete with free anniversary cake (1:30 p.m.), kids’ activities, concession, special sponsor booths & vendors, community displays, free skating (4 p.m), entertainment, door prizes every ½ hour, face painting, games, bounce hire, clowns, crafts, cookie decorating, goody bags and lots more, Vernon Rec. Centre auditorium & gym, Feb.7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission by donation. PUBLIC SKATING AT WESBILD Family skate: Sundays 6:45-7:45 p.m.; Public skate: Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. AA MEETS SUNDAYS Simple reflections group (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave, Vernon. Cherryville 2-4 meeting (H). Open meeting at Gospel Church, Aumond Road, Cherryville. Meets every second and fourth Sunday, 3 p.m. Into Action Step Group (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). Armstrong Pleasant Valley Group (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Sunday night recovery group (H) open meeting 8 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no handicap access. VERNON PACERS RUNNERS CLUB Meets Sundays. Also meets at 5:45 a.m., Tuesdays at Bagel Lane and Thursdays at Bean Scene. Call Bill at 545-0028 for more information. SMARTIES PROGRAM AT GALLERY VERTIGO Every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., drop-in art program for families with kids of all ages. No registration necessary, just drop in. Wear old clothes and bring your imagination. Suggested donation is $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers interested in art are invited to come down and help at the workshops. The gallery is upstairs at suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon. Call 250-503-2297. Feb. 7 theme is Mardi Gras masks with Tara Hennigar. BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $5. Tables for rent. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more info. ELKS CRIB TOURNAMENT first and second Sunday of each month at the hall, 3103-30th St. Cost is $10, please bring your own lunch. Registration at 9 a.m. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for info. MEDIEVALLY MINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday from 5 - 7 p.m., at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall on Kalamalka Road. For informa-
umby Freedom to Read Week invites Canadians to celebrate freedom of expression Feb. 21 to 27.Even though freedom of expression is a Charter right, restrictions are sometimes sought. Under the headline, “To ban a book, to erase history,” Oct. 6, 2009, the National Post newspaper reported on a complaint against Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. The same article reports that Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale survived a similar request in 2009 to remove it from the Toronto high school curriculum. Lumby United Church celebrates Freedom to Read Week by hosting a used book sale. Any book you find on the sales tables that is on the Challenged Book List (a few pictured at right) at www.freedomtoread.ca is free. Feel free to bring a book featured on the Challenged Book List to the grand opening at 9 a.m. to participate in our display. The book sale takes place Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lumby United Church. Everyone welcome. To donate books, drop them off Friday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 8 KALAMALKA SPEAKERS SERIES Okanagan College, Kalamalka Campus, Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m., Lecture Theatre. “The way is made by walking” with Wayne Emde and Jack Greenhalgh. In the spring of last year, photographer and writer Wayne Emde and retired priest Jack Greenhalgh walked the 800 km pilgrim path from St. Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. In the five-week journey they walked through beautiful landscapes, visited ancient cathedrals and searched for meanings on the ancient route. Presentation free and parking free during the lecture. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Ladies Auxiliary meets Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at the branch. SOLD The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets Feb. 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place, room 06, downstairs. Leona and Cyril Lane will speak about An African Experience in a Sun-Scorched Land, a book drawing on their time as missionaries in Tanzania. New members and visitors welcome. Call Nadine at 250-549-1479 for info. ENHANCE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS Free co-ordinator training. Learn how to assist in ongoing planning, co-ordinate events and projects, facilitate ongoing programs, deal with public relations, recognize and appreciate volunteers. Feb. 8, 15, 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at Whitevalley Community Hall. Call Olena at 547-8866 to register. POOL AT THE LEGION Free pool on Mondays at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25, Vernon. TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491.
FREE FAMILY FUN ON THE WOW BUS! Parents, caregivers and children not yet in kindergarten are invited to our free Mobile Strong Start programs. Drop in to listen to stories; get moving with music; enjoy healthy snacks; and to play and learn together. All families in our community are welcome to visit any of the following Strong Start locations: Mondays, 8:30-11:30 at Ellison school; Tuesdays, 8:30-11:30 at Mission Hill school and 1 to 4 p.m. at Head of the Lake Health Unit; Fridays, 8:15-11:00 at Cherryville school and Fridays, 12:00-2:30 at Whitevalley Community Centre/library. For info., visit sd22.bc.ca CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSION GROUP runs every second Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peer Support services, 3100-28th Ave. This is an informative, supportive and knowledgeable group of people who live with chronic pain. Contact Cat at 250-542-6155 for dates. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Support group meets every second Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. For info., phone 250-549-3328. SHUFFLEBOARD Played at Schubert Centre, Mondays at 7 p.m. Come and join us for a fun evening. INDEPENDENT LIVING VERNON Hosts a youth support group for people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities called Youth Opportunities Unlimited, aka YOU Group, and open to all youth ages 15 to 29. Group runs all year, Vernon People Place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays for Lifestyle Skills and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. for free recreational time. No fees to join or requirements, other than having a disability. Call Crystal at 250-545-9292, ext. 204, for more information or e-mail crystal@ilvernon.ca MONDAY NIGHT MEN’S GROUP An opportunity for men to share visions and find deeper meaning through modern ritual based on ancient wisdom. Meets at 7 p.m., at the Centre for Spiritual Living, 2913-29th Ave. Call 503-7902. AA MEETINGS ON MONDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Friday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door). Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Cornerstone Group (X). Men’s Closed meeting 8 p.m., Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St. New Life Group (H), open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave., Cherryville Grapevine (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No Access.
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Community Calendar BINGO IN ENDERBY Mondays at 6 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex on George Street at 6 p.m.; 19 games. CODA MEETS Mondays at noon at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon Christian School wood shop the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests are welcome to visit and see if they wish to join the guild — membership fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we usually have a brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call John at 545-0119. COUNTERPOINT CHOIR whose motto is “Sing with joy; perform with pleasure and have fun while learning!” is an adult mixed choir recruiting new members. Rehearsals at Knox Presbyterian Church. For more info. and vocal placement interview call Coreen Smith at 250-549-4339 e-mail to csmithvernon@hotmail.com. MONDAY NIGHT TOASTMASTERS Meets in the Schubert Center at 7:30 p.m. Come and visit us to find out how learning can be fun. For more info. contact Barb at 250-542-0925. FREE FENCING! Want to try a new sport? No experience or equipment needed. Appropriate for anyone ages eight and up (including adults). Mondays at 6:25 p.m., Hillview elementary gym. Please bring indoor shoes and running pants (no jeans please) Please call Matt for more details 306-9253. OKANAGAN GARDENS & ROSES MEETS Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Schubert Centre. An excellent program is planned. SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ Feb. 8, play hand and foot canasta, every Monday at 7 p.m. Call for location, 260-5238.
FEBRUARY 9 COLDSTREAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. Feb. 9 at 2 p.m., come hear Fred Nault (Canadian Taxpayers Federation) speak about the Harmonized Sales Tax and other taxes and how they will impact you. All welcome. ARMSTRONG TOASTMASTERS: VALENTINES. Roses are red, violets are blue, come try Toastmasters – we welcome you! With a fun theme of valentines for our Feb. 9 meeting we invite you to come out for a night of fun, laughter and inspiration. The coffee’s free and guests are welcome always. At $10/month we are your best bet for preparing to be an MC for an event, parent-teacher night or that next job interview. We meet at the Armstrong Spall Chamber of Commerce Tuesdays from 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. For info., call Karissa at 250-275-4807 or Benita at 250-558-8110. WOODCARVERS The North Okanagan Carver Society meets Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704 Hwy. 6. Come and meet other carvers, share techniques and ideas. New members welcome anytime. WAY TO GROW PROGRAM Eight-week program at Métis Community Services, 2913B-29th Ave. (across from Friendship Centre), for caregivers and children three and four years to help parents to prepare young kids for success in school, by supporting and educating parents in their role
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SENIORS LUNCHES AT ARMSTRONG LEGION Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $6. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8450. AA MEETINGS TUESDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Friday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave.. Open mtg. (X), Upper Room Mission, 4:30 p.m., upstairs, 3402-27th Ave. Phoenix Topic meeting (X), open meeting 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Rocketed to the 4th Dimension group (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr., Vernon. New Hope Group (H) open meeting, 8 p.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr., Vernon. Falkland meeting (X), open, 7:30 p.m., Community Church, behind Ranch Café, Chase Falkland Rd. (H). Handicap access (X) no handicap access. OPEN CRIBBAGE AT THE LEGION Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25, Vernon. Come early for lunch!
UPCOMING NORTH OKANAGAN SENIORS ACTION NETWORK Meets at the Schubert Centre, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 10. Great opportunity for seniors to work collectively to share information and resources and to address seniors’ issues in the North Okanagan. Please call the Seniors Information & Resource Bureau at 250-545-8572 or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca. Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month in the Schubert Centre Banquet Room.
VERNON & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Meets Feb. 10 at Peace Lutheran Church, lower level, 1204, 30th Ave., Vernon, 7.30 p.m. Guest speaker Jim Bodkin will speak on the research that went into his book, My father and World War 2 service. Visitors welcome; call 250-542-5367. KOREA VETERANS ASSOCIATION MEETS second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. Members and wives welcome. Call 5428030 or 542-7760 for more information. GEORGETTE THRIFT SHOP invites you to shop for great bargains and support Canadian Mental Health. Store open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:50 p.m., 3100-28th Ave., downtown behind Sir Winston’s Pub. VERNON YACHT CLUB EVENT Feb. 10, author and sailor Werner Gysi will present his latest book, A Family of Six at Sea. No charge, bar open. Members and non-members welcome. For more information, call 250-545-5518.
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May Correale accepted her Vernon Good Citizen of the Year Award with her usual quiet charm. “I am humbled by being chosen by the Junior Chamber of Commerce as Good Citizen 2009,” she said at Winter Breakout at the Schubert Centre. “There are so many people who do wonderful volunteer work in Vernon and in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary which is 102 years old and has always done its best to help make the hospital the best it can be. I will continue to do my volunteer work for as long as I can.” Correale is a retired nurse who has given more than 11,000 volunteer hours to the auxiliary. Mayor Wayne Lippert
congratulated Correale on behalf of the City of Vernon. Vernon author Helena Cowan presented Correale with a copy of her book, Silent Terror. Dominik Dlouhy of Fraser Financial Group presented Correale with a cheque for $6,000 to be donated to the charity of her choice, the VJH Auxiliary. The Silver Star Rotary Club Award was presented to Citizens on Patrol volunteers Ken and Sheila Nelson. The Schubert Centre Volunteer Award went to Mayor Lippert and his wife, Carol. Queen Silver Star Excellence Program chairmen Karen Humphreys and Coleen Noel were recognized for their dedication to the program with cer-
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UVic studies Alzheimer medications The University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging needs your help. How do you choose the best Alzheimer’s medication? If you are a caregiver, how do you assess the effectiveness of these medications? These types of questions and more are being asked by UVic researchers in two studies: the Seniors’ Medication Study and the Caregiver Study. “These two research studies will deepen our knowledge of how effective various medications are for Alzheimer’s,” said Dr. Neena Chappell of UVic’s Centre on Aging. “Caregivers understand in a very unique way what is working and not working as a result of the medication; we need to listen to caregivers’ own insights. The Seniors’ Medication Study is hoping to talk with more than 300 patients and caregivers throughout the province about their experiences with Aricept, Reminyl and/or Exelon. The Caregiver Study is collecting the experiences of caregivers supporting friends and family members living with Alzheimer’s disease and how they perceive the impact of these medications. Researchers have interviewed more than 400 caregivers throughout B.C. and hope to
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Event to raise money for heroes in Haiti KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
There are more than a few heroes emerging from the rubble from Haiti’s devastating earthquake. The local community will be able to support some of them at The Benefit for Our Heroes in Haiti, Friday at the Prestige Inn, Vernon. Proceeds from the eight-hour event, which features musical performances and a silent auction, will go to Clean Water for Haiti and the Humanitarian Coalition in the earthquake-ravaged nation. Established in 2001 by Vernon’s Tal and Adele Woolsey, Clean Water for Haiti continues to build and maintain bio-sand water filters in the Caribbean nation. Their work is more important than ever since the Jan. 12 earthquake. “The North Okanagan has a secure local connection to Haiti
and a guarantee that any money donated to Clean Water For Haiti is accounted for,” said Armstrong native Leslie Rolling, who with husband Chris, is now running Clean Water for Haiti’s operations in Pierre Payen, Haiti. “Accountability in a donation is important to us. Clean Water for Haiti is supported solely by donations and is going strong.” A number of local bands and artists have been lined up to perform at the benefit. They include Tanya Lipscomb, Alex Yellow Shoes, United Minds, Sherrie Erickson, Eleven/Eleven, Modern Folk, Dave Anthony Band, Ranger Kaine Band, Mace, Henry’s Heroes and The Goods, who will feature vocalist Judy Rose singing a few numbers. “We had such an influx of musicians e-mailing us. They were coming from everywhere to donate their time and wanting to support the cause,” said Sharon van Buuren, one of the event
organizers. “Modern Folk, Alex Yellow Shoes and United Minds are all youth bands and all of the bands are donating their time to do this and the Prestige Inn has donated its space.” The event will feature two stages and starts at 5 p.m. and continues until 1 a.m. in the Prestige Inn Ballroom. Food and refreshments will be available and the event is open to all ages. There will also be a silent auction, and door prizes. The organizers are also interested in asking any Haitians living in the area to attend, and encourage them to share their stories of hope and culture at the benefit. Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for seniors and youth, children under seven are free, available at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup. For more information, or to make a donation, e-mail jewelsb@shaw.ca or call (250) 542-3995.
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Local musician Henry Piovesan of Henry’s Heroes is one of the many performers taking the stage at the Benefit for Our Heroes in Haiti, Friday at the Prestige Inn Ballroom.
Cherryville resident hopes to put local musicians on map A Cherryville entrepreneur is spreading his love of music, and those who make it, through the ‘net and with a special concert on Valentine’s Day. Chris Witters, who recently launched his independent music site, www.cherrycreekmusic.ca, has been busy getting the word out to musicians and venues hoping to have a space where they can connect on a personal and local level. “The main idea for this site now is to have it as a main source of networking/contacts list/directory for anything to do with music all in one place, for anyone to use, but based from right here, home,” he said. Witters is holding his first event to launch the site, featuring the multi-genre, electrobeat sounds of Nelson’s Luscious Beats and Kelowna girl band Nixie at the Cherryville Community Hall Feb. 14. Formerly involved with online music media sales/trades, Witters moved to Cherryville with his family two years ago. “I had been spending a lot of time with my family and getting my two wonderful boys re-established here, I decided it was time to get back into and be involved once again in the music industry as most of my
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Kelowna band Nixie opens for Nelson duo Luscious Beats at a Valentine’s Day dance hosted by Cherry Creek Music at the Cherryville Community Hall. passions stem from here, regardless of where it was going to take me next,” he said. Witters got started by writing down his thoughts on an online blog, and says the feedback he received from friends was positive. Realizing that sites such as Facebook,
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of the music scene again in the Okanagan and helping musicians get noticed in a very desolate time seemed like a very rewarding task,” he said. Not one to wile all of his time away in front of a computer screen, Witters says he enjoys going to see musicians perform. “I enjoy playing/listening to music and I love being part of creating a sound that a band is looking for, but have a deeper passion for getting bands out there and noticed in a time of need, so I and many others have a reason to go and listen and enjoy the new talent that is coming out in some of the best venues around,” he said. However, he feels there is not enough backup within communities for artists to make any money playing shows on a regular basis. And not surprisingly, drumming up the funds to get started on his site has also proved to be frustrating, he said. “Unfortunately being an independent show promoter makes the opportunity to make profits a challenge. I know there is a lot of new music coming out and word is not traveling throughout the Okanagan very well, which is why I started this. I am a musician myself and music has always been my backbone to life.”
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Aussie duo fly to ‘winterland’ for concert at Silver Star Hailing from Melbourne and fresh from touring the east coast of Australia, Peter Hisco and Wendy Jackson find themselves in the middle of a rather mild B.C. winter with their instruments and skis. Calling themselves Peter Pan and Wendy for this tour, the duo plays The Den up at Silver Star Mountain Friday and Saturday. Also part of the bluegrass duo, Hotwire, Hisco and Jackson are multi-instrumentalists who sing harmony and play guitar, double bass,
ing jazz to country and blues, to Hawaiian and Motown.” Individually, Hisco and Jackson have extensive experience, having performed for many years in various musical combinations in different cities and at festivals
around Australia. Jackson has travelled and entertained at the Spanish World Expo, and held residencies at holiday resorts on the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock and the Thredbo Alpine Ski Resort. With a common love
of skiing and travel, both musicians are keen to do some entertaining while they ski the slopes of B.C. and Alberta.
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Peter Hisco and Wendy Jackson play some sunny tunes at The Den at Silver Star Mountain Friday and Saturday. violin, mandolin, ukulele and harmonica. “For these gigs we will play a far broader range of music to have wider appeal,” said
Jackson from Calgary, where the duo has based itself since arriving in Canada. “We cover a wide variety of musical styles from swing-
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Kelowna on New Year’s Eve and have also performed locally at Fandango Farms and at the Komasket Music Festival. Meretsky, aka M3, of Nelson’s popular Wassabi Collective, brings her full percussion set up, while Dee drops the beats to mix MCing, DJing, percussion, live vocals, and deep soul-satisfying beats with elements of old school hip hop, R&B, reggae, dance hall, glitch hop, electro, and house. Kelowna’s all-female quartet Nixie, who played the 2008 B.C. Interior Music Awards, produce new wave, electro, and dance grooves sure to have people on their feet. The band is currently recording its debut album, Promise, expected to be released this year, with producer Futcher (Fences, Lillix, Be Good Tanyas) at Nimbus School of Recording Arts in Vancouver. The Valentine’s dance, Feb. 14, is an all-ages event, with doors to the Cherryville Community Hall opening at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance on sale at Kush Organics in Vernon, Tutor-Tech Computers in Lumby, the Cherryville Emporium and Frank’s Store in Cherryville, or $20 at the door.
The Cherry Creek Music site offers a range of ways for musicians to advertise themselves at no cost as well as to connect with venues and other artists to collaborate and play together. Witters, who is working with local musician Randy Rauck on putting together a summer music festival Chris Witters at Rauck’s ranch in Lumby, says his site, along with the locally-produced okanaganmusic. com, which provides free classified ads to musicians, will both benefit the community by promoting local talent. “I am booking artists to come and play and will be taking part in helping advertising this event independently as well as a couple of other shows for the area by myself,” he said. “This first year will be a profit-free year and I am doing this just to help and for the publicity.” Witters’ first show features Miss Erica Dee and Melissa “M3” Meretsky of Luscious Beats, who recently played
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B10 Sunday, February 7, 2010 - The Morning Star
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Arts
Star-loaded musical falls flat Nine: ★★ 1/2
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of 5
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oy, there are some elaborate song-and-dance numbers in Nine. Peppy, glitzy, filled to the brim with highkicking showgirls, it’s impressive stuff. Alas, there isn’t much of a movie to go with it. It’s no secret that director Rob Marshall is PHOTO SUBMITTED trying to capture lightNine’s Kate Hudson, playing a fashion journalist, flirts ning in a bottle once with Daniel Day Lewis’ Broadway director. again with Nine. But writer’s block while he’s Penelope Cruz as when he did it the first his mistress, Nicole attempting time with Kidman plays his leadto make his Chicago –– ninth feature ing lady, Kate Hudson ‘it’ being the is a fashion journalist, film. transferring of Dame Judi Dench is a While a flashy stage costume designer, etc., he’s beloved musical to etc. all over the big screen In most cases, the world, –– he had betthe ride would be Contini is ter material to an intriguing one. in a horrible work with. Unfortunately, the slump, and Jason Armstrong Nine isn’t script (co-written his creative bad, it just by the late Anthony well is dry. can’t possibly vault to Minghella) doesn’t The set-up has the level already set by Contini rolling through exactly paint Guido out the man in charge. to be a good guy, or the various women in Based on the 1982 an interesting guy, for his life. And the result Broadway production that matter. Thus, he’s is quite a parade of talof the same name and ent: Sophia Loren plays not easy to embrace, Federico Fellini’s 1963 and neither is this cluthis deceased mother, film 8½, Nine follows ter of song-and-dance Fergie is the prostitute the internal journey of memories/fantasies, who becomes his first famous director Guido pretty much all of them intimate encounContini (Daniel Dayfeaturing babes in fishter, there’s Marion Lewis), suffering from nets and high heels. Cotillard as his wife,
Again, the numbers are dandy – it’s just that most of them do nothing to advance the already wobbly plot. If you like musicals, you’ll inevitably enjoy Nine. If, on the other hand, you like sto-
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Sunday, February 7, 2010 - The Morning Star B11
Arts
Brighten the February blahs
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music. Some of us take uthor Clive to the slopes and thouBarker said it sands of us are counting best when he down the days until the opened his book, The Olympics. Thief of Always, by sayAdd some colour to ing: “The great gray your February by seeing beast February had Cirque Sublime today at eaten Harvey Swick the Wesbild alive.” Centre. As dramatic Their as that sounds show, for Mr. Swick, Adamo, I think I’m makes for familiar with great family that feeling entertainthat can only ment and be summarized as “February.” Brian van Wensem will fascinate you with a It’s not a feelglimpse into ing that can be illustrated with anything a world of extraordinary beauty and mystery. other than –– gray. So Choose either the 3 nondescript and static, p.m. matinee or 7 p.m. it’s just not an easy task evening performance to to shake February. indulge in the sights and I think a healthy life sounds of this astoundneeds vibrant colour. ing presentation. Tickets In virtually every other are still available from month, nature prothe Wesbild Centre box vides colour in spades. office, which will be Whether it’s a morning open one hour before of sparkling fresh snow, the performances. the first tulips or daffoMilton Schlosser dils of spring, Kalamalka spends most of his time Lake gleaming under serving as University summer’s blue sky or a of Alberta’s piano probrilliant sunset featurfessor. Drawing from ing shades of pink and themes of neuroscience orange; colours enrich and sport psychology, he our lives in a way that currently occupies his February just doesn’t time by developing new seem capable of. and innovative teaching So while Mother methods. Schlosser, who Nature enjoys her grew up right here in extended vacation, it’s Vernon, has also estabup to each of us to lished a reputation as an find colour in our own internationally recogway. For some, its hobnized pianist. bies; others need art or
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Capsule Comments with Tickets for this by the “great gray beast On Friday, Schlosser momentous perforFebruary,” or you have will be sharing his gift Last year we heard that people with mance are still available all the colour you could with his home-town large thighs had a lower risk of heart from the Ticket Seller ever need; the arts are audience when he perdisease than those with thin thighs. box office by calling always offering new and forms selections from That certainly doesn’t apply to a large, 549-SHOW (7469) or at marvelous spectrum Schumann’s Carnaval, bulging abdomen. People with big “guts” have a greater chance of getting www.ticketseller.ca. to help you through Ravel’s Le tombeau de diabetes, heart disease and other health So if you find yourFebruary. Couperin, and Brahms’ problems. It’s a good time of year to self being swallowed Enjoy the shows! Opus 118 collection in start reducing. the Marie Fleming Hall To that end, it was interesting to read that hospital cafeterias in Halifax have banned deep fryers. So no more french fries. These at the Performing Arts cafeterias are serving baked potato wedges instead. They are Centre. Admission is by trying to set an example of a healthy eating lifestyle. donation and there are When we look at great medical advances of the 20th century, we only 80 seats, so arrive have to include the advances made in childbirth. The technological advances in obstetrical care have reduced the number of women early for the perfordying in childbirth from 500 per 100,000 births in 1925 to 5 per mance which starts at 100,000 today. 7 p.m. Since February is Heart and Stroke Month, it is a good time to And coming up review the five warning signs of a stoke: 1) sudden weakness or Feb. 20, the ghost of the numbness of the face, arm or leg especially on one side of the body; 2) sudden confusion with trouble speaking or understanding; 3) notorious womanizer, seeing double with one or both eyes; 4) sudden trouble walking, rogue lover, deceiver and dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; 5) sudden, severe murderer, Don Juan will headache with no known cause. Medical help is essential as quickly as possible. be summoned from hell Our pharmacists dispense information as well as medication. Use us to repent for his sins. to further your education about the medications you are taking. The Old Trout Have Your Prescriptions Filled With Us Puppet Workshop’s Erotic Anguish of Don Juan is no ordinary puppet show. With elaborate set pieces, extravagant puppet nudity and We take a personal interest in your health props that would make FREE Blood even the bravest of 3101 - 30th Ave., Vernon • 250-542-4181 Pressure Check men shift anxiously in OPEN SUNDAYS, 10 am - 6 pm Everyday! their seats; this horizon expanding story will transcend the art of puppetry as we know it. Monday, February 8 Evening The Old Trout >> >>>> >> <<"6:00"<< <<"6:30"<< <<"7:00"<< <<"7:30"<< <<"8:00"<< <<"8:30"<< <<"9:00"<< <<"9:30"<< <<10:00<< <<10:30<< <<11:00<< <<11:30<< Puppet Workshop SportsCentre (Live) ^ That’s SportBest of Off Planet SnowTrax Olympics: The Great SportsCentre (Live) ^ <TSN<<<<<<<3< NHL Hockey Hockey! ^ sCentre ^ the Record Speed ^ ^ Tournament (S) ^ is touring Don Juan Global CHBC Entertain- ET Canada House ‘‘5 to 9’’ The inner 24 Delegates reconvene at Heroes H.R.G.’s life hangs CHBC News Final (N) ^ ment ’Night workings of the hospital. ^ the U.N. (N) (S) (PA) ^ in the balance. (N) ^ throughout B.C. as part <CHBC<<<<<4< National ^ News CTV News (N) (S) ^ etalk (S) ^ Access Human Target ‘‘Run’’ A Two and a Big Bang CSI: Miami A man is CTV News CTV News <CTV"BC<"<<5< of the Vancouver 2010 Hollywood DA is marked for murder. Half Men ^ Theory murdered in outer space. (N) (S) ^ (5:00) CBC Coronation Wheel of Jeopardy! 18 to Life Little Vancouver Welcomes CBC News: The National The Hour (S) ^ Cultural Olympiad – a News: Street (N) Fortune (N) (N) ^ ‘‘Goy Story’’ Mosque on the World on CBC A look (N) (S) ^ <CBUT<<<""<<6< Vancouver (S) ^ ^ (N) (S) ^ the Prairie at the upcoming games. ^ series of more than 800 7 Eyewitness News Entertain- The Insider How I Met AccidenTwo and a The Big CSI: Miami ‘‘Miami, We KIRO 7 Late Show performances represent- <KIRO<<<""<<7< KIRO at 6PM (N) ^ ment (N) (S) ^ Your tally on Half Men Bang Have a Problem’’ A man is News at With David Tonight (S) Mother (S) Purpose (S) (N) (S) ^ Theory (S) murdered in outer space. 11PM Letterman ing the finest arts and (5:59) News Hour (N) ^ Entertain- ET Canada House ‘‘5 to 9’’ The inner 24 ‘‘Day 8: 10:00PM Heroes ‘‘Brave New News Hour Final (N) ^ culture in the country 11:00PM’’ Delegates World’’ H.R.G.’s life hangs ment workings of the hospital. <GLOBAL<< "<<8< Tonight (S) (N) (S) (PA) ^ reconvene at the U.N. ^ in the balance. (N) ^ today.
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their poetry and prose, as well as musicians to sing songs and play instruments, and visual artists to show off their latest projects. “Anything goes,” said Other:___ Magazine’s managing editor Amanda Nemeth. “If you’re not into per-
Free words are being dished out at Other:___ Magazine’s next SPEAKeasy event at Gallery Vertigo Friday. The literary magazine, published by students at Okanagan College, welcomes budding scribes to read
forming, stop by and enjoy the show. Snacks will be provided, and there will be buttons and magazines for sale. We will also be accepting submissions for Issue 4/9.” Doors to SPEAKeasy
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It’s carnival time at UBCO February is carnival month, and to celebrate Brazil and the launch of UBC Okanagan’s new Latin American studies program, the Brazilian consulate has joined with a host of partners to sponsor a carnival at UBC Okanagan Wednesday to Friday. “There will be music, dancing, drumming, movies, and general merrymaking, in the fine spirit of carnival, all free and open to the public,” said Jessica Stites Mor, assistant professor of history. The fun starts Wednesday, 3 to 4:30 p.m., in the library building with a public talk by Jonathan Warren from the Jackson School for International Studies, and continues with a carnival party Thursday from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at The Well pub with live music by Samba Tribe. On Friday, both a samba percussion work-
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Kamon, who has fingers missing, lives in an Arizona commune. called themselves Jesusonians and believed in the sacred Book of Urantia. We turn back to Rich and smile. She’s right. The website is freaky. But, it represents the first unscripted opportunity to break from the carefully presented Arizona we’ve seen so far. Spanhel calls the farm, “If someone picks us up at 6:30 a.m. and returns us by 8:30, we can come.” It’s down to Spanhel and me. For various reasons, including the early departure
and the references to Christ Michael, the rest take a pass. Standing on the sidewalk at 6:30 a.m., I’m wondering if we should have listened to Rich too. What exactly do we know about these people? Two disciples, CipPriAnkhA and Tarenta pull up with big smiles and a small car, driving us a short distance to their sprawling 135-acre ranch. We enter a bright farmhouse. Aromas of roasting potatoes, frying eggs and hot coffee fill the warm kitchen. We sit
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ANAGING Myour MONEY Choosing between savings and investment When you put your money into savings, you normally put it into the safest and most liquid vehicles available, such as a savings account, chequing account or deposit certificate. Naturally, money invested this way grows very little, if at all. It could even lose money if inflation exceeds the interest generated. However, you might decide to put some of your money into a savings vehicle to protect yourself in the event of unexpected costs and emergencies, such as a sudden loss of employment. These vehicles will provide you with money when and if it is needed. You could also use this type of vehicle to attain a short-term goal. A riskier investment is not recommended in this instance because when it comes time to cash it in, you might find that you have less than your initial investment and will have to wait in order to recoup the full amount.
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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) It isn’t likely that you will want to spend your day without friends, so contact your pals early on and make plans that you can share with them, preferably doing something active.
CAPRICORN DEC. 22-JAN. 19) This is a better-than-average day to sit down and work on how to get more mileage out of your budget. You’re particularly clever in figuring out more competent ways to do so.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) In order to feel fulfilled, your aspirations need to be in accordance with your highest standards. Excellence is the order of the day, so take on something that calls for it.
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GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Although you enjoy learning new things, you’re more likely to spend your time engaging in a developed area. Bank on acquired knowledge to conduct your affairs. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Be cognizant of the fact that you have a certain advantage when conducting your affairs -- experience. Get in the driver’s seat, and take others where you want to go. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) By looking at life from another’s perspective, it broadens your vision considerably, making it easier to get the cooperation of people whenever you need. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) People who have previously worked with you know what you have to offer. Use this to your advantage when negotiating an arrangement with another who needs your services. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 23) Friends who have spent lots of time with you socially, and know what you have to offer, can help you in another area of your life. Let them do so when they offer.
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Ruth Baron
PARCHOMCHUK, Pauline
Oct. 28, 1925 - Feb. 3, 2010
Ruth was born on October 28th, 1925 in Lidgatu, Omsland, Sweden and was called Home to be with her Lord on February 3rd, 2010 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 84 years. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her children, Robert (Mona) Baron of Revelstoke, B.C., Judy (Dennis) Broda of Calgary, Alberta and Richard (Kate) Baron of Revelstoke, B.C.; four grandchildren, Kari Broda, Michael (Kelly) Broda, Aleasha Baron and Cody Baron; one great-grandson, Hunter Broda; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and very dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Baron in 1994; one brother, John Gustafson and one sister, Karen Eilers. Cremation preceded a Celebration Of Ruth’s Life which will be held at Faith Baptist Church on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Erik Reimer officiating. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Ruth to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4 or to the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
PETROFF, Bonnie (Bonca)
After a brave and heroic battle with cancer, our dear father quietly passed away on January 27, 2010 at the Hospice House in Vernon, BC.
A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held on Saturday, February 20th starting at 1:00pm at his daughter Eli’s home at 6141 Hwy 97 North in Vernon. This is an open house for family and friends to gather in Bob’s honor and share memories, a few tears and lots of laughter. If you have any pictures, it would be appreciated if you brought them to share with all of us, or maybe just a “wee dram of scotch” to toast his final adventure.
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Bonnie passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. She had reached the age of 98 years. Bonnie is survived by her loving family: one daughter, Vicky Day of Calgary, AB, one son, Martin Petroff of Harrison Bay, BC, former daughter-in-law, Dianne Petroff of Vernon, seven grandchildren: Diana (Harold Spicer) Day of Calgary, Cathy (Ray) Foot of Calgary, Cam (Claire) Day of Medicine Hat, AB, Wendy (Marc) Rops of North Delta, BC, Grant (Erin) Petroff of Calgary, Stacey (Stephen) Semmelmann of Florida, USA, and Shaun (Luly) Petroff of Vancouver; twelve great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Sam, in 1983 and by her son, Chris, in 1955. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. A reception will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room.
If so desired, a contribution in memory of Bob Knox to your local SPCA or Animal Control would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be sent to bobknoxvernon@yahoo.com Cremation arrangements were in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
Pauline passed away peacefully in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Mike, of 62 years, one daughter, Sharon (Ed) Mastel of Calgary, one son, Glenn (Marilou) of Vernon, three grandsons, Christopher (Nicole) Mastel of Calgary, Michael and Matthew both of Vernon, one great granddaughter, Madeline (Madi), one brother, Wally Waklin of Edmonton, AB, three sisters, Helen (Clarence) Dyck of Kelowna, Lil (Bert) Beckman of Prince George and Ann Limback of Duncan, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Pauline may do so to a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home 250-542-4333
ROBERT “BOB” GREIG KNOX Bob is survived by his 3 children, Eli (Alice) KnoxWilson, Robert “Rob” Knox and Bonnie-Anne Oja and 3 grandchildren, Tianna Oja, Meghan and Andrew Knox, his mother Reita Knox (Ingle), brother Andrew “Drew” and sister Betty Fiest. He is predeceased by his father Andrew “Scotty” Knox and granddaughter Kayla Oja.
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Mayers, Douglas Francis It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Francis Mayers, on February 2, 2010 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@pafs.net. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, (Vernon. 250-558-0866 & Armstrong. 250-546-7237) FUNERAL SERVICES
STEEL, Bernice Delyla (nee Singer) 1952 – 2010 Bernice Delyla Steel was born October 3rd, 1952 and at the age of 57 years passed away Thursday morning February 4th, 2010 at Vernon, British Columbia. On May 22nd, 1976 Bernice married Noel Steel. All their married life was spent living in Vernon. For twenty years Bernice was a faithful and valued worker at Rogers Foods where she worked until ill health forced her to retire. Bernice was a lover of nature and there was nothing she loved more than to camp out with her husband and their three boys. She expressed much interest in the classic cars the boys acquired. She loved the Lord and was faithful in attendance at the VernonSeventh Day Adventist Church and later at the Grandview Flats Seventh-Day Adventist Church. When younger she led out in the Children’s Divisions. Her family was very precious to her and they always did things together. She will be greatly missed and forever loved by her husband, Noel, to whom she was married for thirty-three years; her three sons: Joe, Ian and Nathan. Further cherishing her memory are her two sisters: Caroline Campbell and Maxine Hawes. The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at the Grandview Flats Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4679 North Grandview Flats Road, Armstrong, with Pastor Cameron Koronko officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation in Bernice’s memory to North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506–27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via email: vernon@pafs.net Arrangements entrusted to the care of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Vernon, BC 250558-0866 and Armstrong 250-546-7237.
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Doris Velma Cann Doris passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Hospice House in Vernon, BC. Doris was born August 21, 1920 in Woods Harbour, Nova Scotia, the youngest of ďŹ ve children to Letson and Valeria (Etta) Nickerson.
Elizabeth Dianne Nuyens It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Hospice House, after a near twenty month battle with lung cancer. Dianne will be missed by her husband Ray, daughters Sherry (Craig Grunert), Robin (Ken Trottier), sons Kelly (Margaret Hodgkinson), Trevor (Carla MacDonald) and her loving flock of grandchildren, Justin and Caleigh Grunert, Amanda, Wesley and Melissa Trottier, Danielle Lavallee-Gould and Alexandra, Elena and Heidi Nuyens. Dianne is also survived by her sister, Lois Chinook and brothers Pat and Tommy Strandberg. She is predeceased by her mother Edna Strandberg, father Victor Strandberg, and brother Norman Strandberg. Dianne will always be remembered for her infectious smile and generous spirit that touched all who knew her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. A private Committal Service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery on Monday, February 15. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
Evelyn Joy Williams (Bricker)
Joy passed away in Vernon, January 30th, 2010, at the age of 95. Predeceased by her father (Durward Overault Bricker), mother (Elizabeth Rose Tyler), brothers (Frank, Norm, Doug, Bert) sister (Rose) and her husband Ben. Joy will be lovingly remembered for an eternity by her daughters Joan Noble (Ron) in Delta, Lynne Taylor (Richard) in Vernon, and Sharron Williams in Vancouver.
Born in Calgary, June 1st, 1914, Joy grew up in Fernie and then graduated from St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital School of Nursing in Victoria in 1935. She then nursed at Port Alberni, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Pearson hospitals in Vancouver before moving to Princeton where she raised her family. In 1958 Joy an Ben moved to Delta continuing a full and rich life. In 2000, Vernon Restholm became her new home where she made many new friends. She loved deeply and was such a beautiful person. Lovingly known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandyâ&#x20AC;? she is survived by her grandchildren, Pam Samaddar (Sam), Lori Ukkonen (Ronnie), Carolyn Stier (Alan), David Noble (Catharina), Dean Desrosiers (Wendy), Traci Desrosiers, 16 great grandchildren, 2 greatgreat grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cherished friends. Joy requested a private celebration to be held in the spring. The family wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Mandreck, Vernon Restholm staff, Murray (Interior Health) and Vernon Hospice for their care and support. God gives us strength to accept it and courage to bear the blow but what it means to lose youâ&#x20AC;Ś Momâ&#x20AC;Ś no one will ever know. We love you.
Doris joined the Air Force during the Second World War and served in Fingal, Ontario before being sent overseas to London, England. She landed the day the buzz bombs started and came home on the QE2 on November 19, 1945 to Halifax, NS.
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After the war she met and married Hubert Perry Cann of Yarmouth, NS and had two children, Richard and Wanda. The family moved to BC in 1954. Doris worked in the furniture business in New Westminster and Vancouver as a seamstress and upholsterer for 18 years until retiring at ďŹ fty-eight. After retiring she spent many wonderful years at her beloved cottage in Laidlaw, going home to Surrey only to make sure the house was still standing and to pay the bills. Her greatest joy was being at the cottage by the river, riding her lawnmower, tending her ďŹ&#x201A;owers, getting out the chainsaw to cut ďŹ rewood, building things, watching the birds and expecting company. Doris was predeceased by her husband Hubert, son Richard, brothers Clifford and Chesley and sister Inez. She leaves behind her daughter Wendy and grandchildren, Cathy, Michelle and Charles Noer, Heidi Pittman and Matthew Hall. She also leaves behind her â&#x20AC;&#x153;children by choiceâ&#x20AC;?, Gordon Isaac, Judy Davina, Jerry and Fran Isaac, Ken and Linda Isaac, June and Rick Kinney and all their children and grandchildren. Also left and very lovingly remembered were numerous nieces and nephews, a sister Diana Goreham and a sister-in-law Faith Turnbull, all of Nova Scotia. Mom was not a big letter writer and if you wanted to see her you mostly came to her but she wanted each of these people to know how much she treasured their visits and phone calls. And how much they enriched her life and were loved by her. Many thanks go to the people who made Mom feel welcome after she made the move to Armstrong in 2003. She always commented on the friendliness and kindnesses she received when she went out shopping. Thanks also to those who helped us in the last months of Momsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done any of it without your care and support. To the amazing people of Hospice House, my heartfelt gratitude for the job you do and the loving way you do it. You are a special bunch and I am so glad to have known you. To Dr. Vincent, thank you for being there for us. There will be no funeral at her request, cremation and interment at a later date. Donations may be made in her name to Vernon Hospice House, the Cancer Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Messages of condolences to the family may be emailed to pafsarmstrong@telus.net. Arrangements in the care of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Armstrong, 250-546-7237. Like a bird without wings that longs to be ďŹ&#x201A;ying, Like a motherless child left lonely and crying, Like a song without words, like a world without music, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to do, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be lost without you Watchinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; over me. I get so lonely, when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re away I count every moment, I wait every day, Until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home again and hug me so tight Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I know everything is alright. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re my guardian angel, my light and my guide Your hand on my shoulder and you by my side, You make everything beautiful, you make me complete. Everything in my world I lay at your feetâ&#x20AC;Ś.
Like a church with no steeple, Where a bell never rings. In a town without people, where no voice in the choir ever sings. If a boat on the ocean would be lost with no sail, Then without your devotion Surely all that I dreamed of would fail. Like a song without words, like a world without music, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to do, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be lost without you Watchinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; over me
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Office Administrator Advanced Simply Accounting required. Please drop resume to Royal Canadian Legion #98 909 Belvedere St. (Box 514) Enderby, B.C. V0E 1V0 or fax to: (250) 838-7235 Phone: (250) 838-7283 Cube van and driver needed to haul pallets of goods from Vernon to Langley and back on a bi-monthly basis. Please call 250-542-5910, Ext. 21.
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The first is for a highly motivated, customer service driven individual for our retail store. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of hardware lines and related products as well as previous retail experience and reasonable computer skills. Building materials and lumber experience is also an asset. We also have a production line position in our door & window shop for someone who shows great attention to detail. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Please bring a resumé in to the Assistant Store Manager. FRAMER, 2-3yrs exp. own vehicle. Call between 6-8pm only. (250)542-6342 Pauline Please call Tammy at The Morning Star Circulation Department 250-550-7901.
Help Wanted FULLY LICENSED GM TECHNICIAN WANTED FOR VERNON DEALERSHIP. PERVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. FAX RESUME ATTN: DARREN 250-275-7075 OR PHONE 250-558-3993 LICENSED JOURNEYMAN, Commercial Truck & Trailer repair person for local trucking company. Must have experience & be proficient in all types of truck & trailer repairs. Fax resume to: 250-546-0600 Requiring an experienced heavy duty truck mechanic.Position requires vast knowledge of off highway trucks and trailers. Candidate must have 5 yrs experience, able to work in a fast paced environment, have own tools, organized with leadership skills. Company has complete benefit package and competitive wages. Please submit resume by fax to 250 542 2346.) SALES and / or Marketing expertise, corporate rep in the hardware / electrical fields for Canada & USA, qwiklok.com, call David (250)253-4050 Security guards wanted, must have BST ticket, Vernon area, also Parking Lot Attendant, must have excellent written skills & work w/minimum supervision. Fax resume 250-763-7240. SEEKING TRADITIONAL and digital scrapbooker’s to join me in my home to scrapbook together, and/or to learn scrapbooking. Call Nadine at 250-275-2626
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The Good Feet Store, a national company based in Vernon, is offering the right person a unique career opportunity. The position requires 24-32 hours per week and candidates must be able to work Saturday and/or Sunday. You bring a variety of skills, but above all you are a top performer, committed to excellence and driven to exceed in all aspects of sales and customer service. You convey your professionalism and enthusiasm for the product to our in-store clients and have an interest in doing outside marketing in addition to good computer skills. You are comfortable reaching sales targets and working in a commissionable environment. We offer great retail hours, excellent wage and commission structure, free arch supports, extended health benefits and certified training. Please submit your resume to: aanderson@goodfeet.ca or Fax to 250-542-8380 Step into your future today! Arch Supports • Comfort Shoes
250-549-8362 6245 Hwy. 97 N, Vernon, B.C. www.goodfeet.ca
Esthetician needed immed., willing to do Nails & Assist Esthetician currently employed, chair rental. Call Lee Rogers at 250-307-6002. EXPANDING Veg. mgmt co. has immediate openings in the S. Interior & Kootnays for exp. saw op. w/slashing/falling exp. Herb. Ticket, Cert req’d. Respond w/detailed work history resume to fax: 250-861-8737
Silver Star Mountain Resort has an opening in their Management team and is searching for an experienced Human Resources Manager. Silver Star Mountain Resort is an all season resort located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley and only 20 minutes North of Vernon, BC. We are known for our resort charm and character and pride ourselves on our ability to deliver the best experience possible to our guests through superior customer service and exceptional products. First and foremost we are a family focused Alpine resort with a variety of terrain on offer for our guests. We are also known for our World Class Nordic product and our summer mountain bike park. The successful candidate will have several years of experience as a Human Resource specialist. Preferably you have your CHRP designation and have experience with dealing with the seasonality of the tourism industry and the challenges and benefits it creates. You are a strong team player and an effective communicator. You have a proven track record in developing recruiting and retention programs and you believe that the right staff are our best assets. You have held responsibilities in coordinating WCB matters, LMO’s, and have exposure to OH&S. If you interested in joining a progressive management team please submit your resume and cover letter to msherwood@skisilverstar.com. We thank all applicants for their submission but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Counter Sales Representative
Corix Water Products has an immediate opening for a Counter Sales Representative at our Vernon branch. The successful candidate requires knowledge of municipal, mechanical, irrigation, pump and industrial products. The position offers a competitive salary and bene¿t package.
To apply visit: www.corix.com Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society is seeking motivated people to fill two positions: Building Maintenance Supervisor – FULL TIME The Building Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the overall maintenance, security and custodial duties of the Performing Arts Centre. The successful candidate should expect to work on a variable schedule. A background in facility maintenance is beneficial. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. A detailed job description is available online at www.ticketseller.ca/employment. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Gordon Grant, Artistic and Managing Director Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5T6 E-mail: theatre@ticketseller.ca Custodian – PART TIME This position is approximately 20 hours per week and a benefit package is available. The successful candidate will be expected to work evenings, nights and weekends. Please apply in person by filling out an employment application at the Centre’s administration office, at 3800 - 33rd Street, between the hours of 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
4205030
SERVICE MANAGER POSITION PENTICTON KIA is accepting applications for a service manager in preparation for their move to their new state of the art facilities. PENTICTON KIA provides a great working environment with an all new facility and equipment. Great wages and benefits.
Contact General Manager 250-276-1200 or email: gspanks@pentictonkia.com
Doing it Right.
Part-Time Employment Opportunities Rona Home Centre is seeking an enthusiastic individual for part time CASHIER work. Must have flexible availability for days, evenings and weekends. Please drop resume at Rona customer service desk “ATTENTION: Lee Nowlin”. Rona Home Centre is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a part time SALES position in our plumbing department. Knowledge of rough and finished plumbing is an asset. Hours of availability must be flexible for days, evenings and weekends. Please drop resume at the Rona customer service desk “ATTENTION: Lorraine Klone” or email: lkone@rona.ca
2201 - 58th Avenue, Vernon 4207392
PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION The People In Need Crisis Intervention Society is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Crisis Line, Volunteer Training and Good Morning programs. Responsibilities include: All related aspects of program management including program quality assurance, information resources, statistical data, scheduling and volunteer training. Pager duty (shared) as per PIN Crisis Intervention Policies & Procedures.
Qualifications: Successful completion of Human Service Worker Diploma, Psychology or related degree preferred. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience related to the requirements of the People In Need Crisis Intervention Society’s programs and services. Required Skills: Interpersonal and leadership skills required. Excellent written/verbal communication, comfortable facilitating. Computer skills; must have a working knowledge of MS Office. Must be able to work flexible hours (days, evenings, nights); have a valid BC Drivers License and reliable transportation. 35 hours/week. Start Date: March 1st, 2010 (negotiable) Closing Date: Monday, February 15, 2010 Submit resume and cover letter to: Executive Director 3100 – 28th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1W3
PEOPLE IN NEED CRISIS INTERVENTION SOCIETY
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Help Wanted
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Help Wanted
THE INVESTORS GROUP
Help Wanted
Advantage
TM
We’re Growing… Did you know that the demand for financial planners has never been higher and that Investors Groups is continuing to grow and offer career opportunities? In fact, Fast Company magazine named financial planner the #1 career for 2009. Because choosing to become a financial planner isn’t a decision that’s made overnight, we make your choice that much easier by providing you with the best initial paid training in the industry* and exceptional income potential.
Forward your resume to: Laurie Reiter #200 - 2899 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8G1 laurie.reiter@investorsgroup.com
Contact us, and find out how we can help you build a practice that can bring you personal and professional rewards far beyond those associated with a traditional job. * Investment Executive, June 2008 TM Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. The is a full-time opportunity to establish your own variable-income and self-employed business in association with Investors Group. MP1536(01/2009)
Estates Legal Assistant • Minimum 3 - 5 years Estates experience essential • Competitive salary, full benefit package including RRSP contributions, supportive work environment For more information about this position, please visit the Careers section of our website. Please forward your resume to Theresa Jones, Office Manager, by fax or email: humanresources@nixonwenger.com EXPERIENCE • KNOWLEDGE • INTEGRITY
Tel: 250-542-5353 Fax: 250-542-7273 Toll-free: 1-800-243-5353 4th Floor, 3201 30th Ave.,Vernon, BC V1T 2C6 www.nixonwenger.com
You’re already active... Why not make some extra money too? Consider being an independent news carrier for THE MORNING STAR. We currently have routes available in your neighbourhood.
COLDSTREAM RT 207 - Kalamalka Rd. & Creek Dr. (AVAILABLE ASAP) EAST HILL RT 48 - 18th street & 37th Ave. (SUNDAYS ONLY)
ENDERBY RT 911 - George St. & Meadow Cres. (AVAILABLE NOW) HARWOOD AREA RT 38 - 22nd St. & 43rd Ave. (AVAILABLE NOW - TEMPORARY) RT 91 - 20th St. & 46th Ave. (AVAILABLE FEB. 17) RT 98 - 43rd Ave. & Bighorn Rd. (AVAILABLE FEB. 17) Contact Donna at 250.550.7901 or email donna@vernonmorningstar.com
MorningStar
Help Wanted THE GUTTER GUY SALES MANAGEMENT POSITION. We are looking for an individual who possesses strong skills in sales & quotes, has experience in business & managing staff, and has knowledge of construction and the Okanagan Valley. Computer skills would be beneficial. Please contact Cameron at 250-503-7456 or email your resume to: thegutterguy@shaw.ca THE Prestige Hotel in Vernon is looking for experienced housekeeping staff. Please apply in person with resume at hotel. 250-558-5991. THE Self Employment Program may help you start your own business. Unemployed people can call NOEES at 250-545-0585 or email joanne@noees.com for information. El eligibility criteria will apply. Funded in whole or part through the Canada- British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.
Help Wanted Wanted DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Monday-Thursday, experience preferred. Please drop off resume to Dr. Hugh Mori, #3-3607-31st, Vernon, 250-542-2395 YOUTH PROGRAM, Ages 11-14, start learning job skills, flexible days 1-866-856-5655
Work Wanted
Work Wanted
Countertops
NEILS Handyman. Yard clean up, rubbish removal, carpets, appliances, bsmn’ts & garages cleaned out, dump runs, small painting jobs. Vernon & Armstrong 250-546-2997 Portable Pet pens, tile laminate, hardwood flooring, framing or just an odd job. (250)542-0743 Renovation Wall & Floor Finishing, Drywalling, Taping, Hardwood, Laminate, Bsmnt’s & Framing. 250-540-3252.
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.
Alternative Health
DAY HIRES Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy
Contact Workfirst 250-545-5764
Financial Services
55yr old male looking for farm work with horses & cattle in the Vernon area. Have no experience, no drivers licence, no car. Willing to learn, don’t care about money. Looking for room & board. Contact Johnfermometa@live.ca
Wanted Monday-Friday evenings Pizza/Prep cook. Must be bondable. Clean in appearance. Apply in person between 11-5pm to 4-100 Kal Lake Road, Uncle Daves Pizza
DUMP RUNS, ODD JOBS, HOUSE & YARD CLEAN UP. Call Paul (250)550-4256
Help Wanted
Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Reduce Debt by up to
70%
• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest
1-866-888-8681 www.4pillars.ca
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad Credit? bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer West Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70%
Home Care
Adam Alexander & Associates has been retained by a Vernon based company to assist them in the search for a Transportation Manager. This challenging and rewarding career opportunity will appeal to a professional that is knowledgeable and experienced in transportation, logistics and marketing. Based in Vernon, and reporting to the President, the primary responsibility of the position will be to provide customers with reliable, expedient and cost effective transportation services. In addition, the Transportation Manager will manage the transportation procurement process, the planning and execution of transportation activities, service and rate negotiations, communications with suppliers and carriers, delivery scheduling, marketing and the research and acquisition of new business opportunities. The challenging mandate of this position will appeal to someone who has a minimum of 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in transportation operations, supported by a degree in Business Administration in either management, logistics, transportation or an operations. The ideal candidate will possess great carrier and broker contacts, strong business development skills, a strong customer focus, a high degree of integrity, the confidence to win credibility and make an immediate contribution. Other key requirements include excellent communication skills, excellent relationship building skills, strong marketing and sales orientation, good computer skills, strong organizational and negotiation skills, extremely detailed and accurate, commercially astute and an excellent problem solver. The ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, influence others and be a flexible self starter is imperative. This is an outstanding challenge and opportunity for an accomplished transportation professional. Our client offers an exceptional compensation package. If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations, in strictest confidence to, by February 19, 2010:
Adam Alexander & Associates c/o Bill W. Gallis, Senior Principal Human Resources Management Consultants 968 Nicola Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2R9 bgallis@telus.net www.adamalexander.ca
The
“People Make the Difference”
NATURAL WOOD FLOORING Fir, Hemlock & Pine www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388
TIME for Geothermal Corp. is ready to assist you. Join the movement to ground source heating & air conditioning and start saving on energy costs, Take advantage of our knowledge & expertise over the next 2 months & receive a seasonal discount on your project. Ph: 250-308-7035 ask for Don.
Kitchen Cabinets
Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 866-888-8681 www.4pillars.ca
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
CEDAR FENCE PANELS, order in Feb for 10% discount. (250)546-6038
Home Improvements
Skilled and Unskilled Labourers available for both BUSINESSES and RESIDENTIAL “Seasonal Pickers, Landscaping & Yard Maintenance Skilled Trades People”
VEG. Mgmt co. req’s exp’d Crew Foreman/Lead Hand w/slashing & veg. control exp. Cert. Faller, Herb. Ticket, Level lll First Aide & Danger Tree Cert req’d. Respond w/detailed work history resume to fax: 250-861-8737
Fencing
EXP. care aide avail. to care for loved ones. Please contact L.C. at 250-485-8111
Hairstylists Professional mobile hairstylist will come to your home or business. Call to book your appt. Brenda at 250-864-9789
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
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.
Misc Services 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
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Full Service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. ✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com
Call 250-307-8998
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
Computer Services
Lets You Live Life.
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
ONE WEEK RATE
3 COMMUNITY EDITIONS 5 DAILY EDITIONS 3 LINES APPROX
$
15 WORDS
32.72 PLUS GST
250.550.7900
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PAINTING
DRYWALL
PLUMBING
ACCOUNTING
DAVIES DRYWALL
Plumbing Reno’s • Alterations • Water Treatment
Certified Management Accountant
DL Decor & Painting
Corporate, Small Business, Mobile Accounting & Taxes
When you don’t want it just coloured...
1-877-546-2622
Over 30 years trained experience
CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
All Your Drywalling Needs Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
STUCCO
4th & 5th Generation Licensed Plumbers, Father & son Team
Quality Workmanship & Reasonable Rates
Call Steve: 250.307.8925
AQUA-PRO SYSTEMS
or Email: sleggett@aqua-prosystems.ca
Joe Nessman
Business Management Consulting
Brigitte’s Onsite
DARCY’S PLUMBING - Hot Water Tank Replacement (gas/electric) - Plugged Drains, Water Softeners - Kitchen/Bathroom Renovations - New Construction *Certified
BOOKKEEPING Service • YOUR OFFICE OR MINE • FLEXIBLE HOURS Taking the guesswork out of bookkeeping
250-545-0883 250-306-6610
309-7008
WATER SYSTEMS
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE Specializing in Small Businesses
CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387
250-545-8294
OKANAGAN WELL & PUMP SERVICE
Sales, service & installation
“Water When You Need It” Kelly Desjardins
250-550-5553
DAN’S PAINTING & REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
250-308-4380
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
INTERIOR SPECIALIST CREW WITH FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED QUALITY RATES
549-0115
GENERAL LABOUR
Mike Howe 20 yrs. experience Guaranteed & Professional! Free Estimates
HEATING
GUTTERS
Mixed Metal Contracting
• Seamless Gutters • Vinyl & Hardi Plank Siding • Fascia & Soffits • Exterior Painting
Heating ducts & Custom Fabrication “Anything in Metal” • Furnace & Heat Pump Installation • Residential/Commercial Ventilation • New Construction/Renovations Also Serving Westside Rd
( 250 ) 542-4492
Phone Mike: 306-3499
BOOKING FOR SPRING!
• General Labouring • Yard Clean-Up • Dump Runs • Home Maintenance • Site Clean-Up FOR THE THINGS YOU DON’T HAVE TIME FOR! Darrel: 250-503-7818 Doug: 250-306-5174
B: 503-0681 C: 503-6273
Home Terrence John Interiors doesakeovers M
Affordable Quality
Just Add Paint!
CEILINGS • WALLS • TRIM • PAINT & STAINS
FAUX FINISHES • VENETIAN PLASTERS • AMERICAN CLAY
Msg. 250-558-4525
Cell: 250-308-1218
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
You Belong
HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
THE “GUTTER GUY” STORE
• 6” Monster Gutter, 5” Fascia Gutter, 5” K Style Gutter • Hardie & Vinyl Siding • Fascia • Soffits • Gutter Cleaning & Repairs • Leafguard, window & doors • GUTTERS START AT $1.50/lin.ft. Come down to our store at: #1-1711 Kalamalka Lake Rd. 250-503-7456
WINDOWS & DOORS “For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
250-550-7900
KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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
INTERIOR - EXTERIOR - CEILINGS SPRAYED STUCCO - WOOD - VINYL - FENCES 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE • WORK GUARANTEED
Call Jack 250-308-2870
WINDOW CLEANING
EXCAVATING
STREAKY - CLEAN
Spring Window Cleaning and eaves troughs. FREE ESTIMATES • CALL SCOTT
250-308-0689
MOVING New Construction or Renovations
JACK WESSELL PAINTING
THE MAN WITH THE VAN 35 Years Experience • Fully licensed & insured for expert moving and deliveries • Most respected & recommended small moving company in the Okanagan • Everyone enjoy a 10% discount with our already cheap rates!
Cell: 307-7769 Ph: 250-542-5226
“FREE ESTIMATES”
back filling rock walls general excavation landscaping preparation property clearing Owner/Operator Gord Kennedy • Email: gordiek@telus.net • Cell: 250-308-7373 skidsteer services shrub and brush removal
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
JOB JAR II
ssional Home Maintenance & Repairs Profe - Affordable - Timely Solutions - House Cleaning - Home Improvements & Remodeling -
Gary Burr
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)
Nu-Look Homeworks
Bathroom Renovations
Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences * Landscaping “Framing to Flooring”
ALL TILE INSTALLATION WET AREA REPAIRS
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Ron @ 250-309-0435 or 250-542-1419
Tubs, Toilets, Sinks, Faucets Installed Custom Built Showers (Reg & Invalid)
nu_lookhomeworks@shaw.ca
ALL WORK GUARANTEED OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
250.808.1655
SIDING
HARDI-PLANK
SOFFITS
FASCIA
Call Dave at 250-515-1834
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 542-5925
ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION Journeyman Carpenter • Renovations • Remodelling • New Construction
GUTTERS
DECKING
RAILING
HANDYMAN HANDS
AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS
Insurance Claims • Strata Maintenance • Kitchens • Bathrooms Basement Finishing • Painting • Flooring • Decks • Fences & more! Quality Workmanship • Over 30 Years Experience
TIM 250-307-8772
PATIO COVER
Licensed Insured WCB • Seniors Discount
Framing • Renovations Decorative Concrete • Concrete Repair
Kevin 250-308-9592
Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
Journeyman Carpenter Incorporated, Licensed, WCB, Insured, Quality Guaranteed
The Hardi Joys - Solving all your Siding Mysteries Exterior Finishing & Renovations
Call us ¿rst for all your home improvement needs!
www.thehardijoys.com
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
Rick & Barb Joy Specializing in: James Hardi Siding, Shingles, Board & Batten, Soffits, Fascia, Trim & Dressing.
PROCTER CONSTRUCTION LTD. Certified Registered Builder with New Home Warranty
EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
1-800-88-HAN DY
You Belong
HERE!
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
Foundation, Framing, Finishing and Renovation work • Armstrong, Falkland, Vernon area Call John at: • 21 years in business • Free Estimates
250-549-0660
Quick uick Erec rectt Framin raming & Renos enos Basements - Decks - Vinyl Siding Sidin Laminate Floors - Drywall - Painting Paintin
No Job Too Big Bi or Small Free Estimates • Kevin Schuler
C: 250-306-4016 • H: 250-547-7979
Belle Meade
Developments Ltd.
250-546-3574 Serving the North Okanagan
Lonestar Custom Carpentry
Journeyman, Licensed, Bonded Framing, Tile, Flooring, Bathroom, Decks, Custom Finishing, Window & Door Installs, Renos and Accenting, etc. Dana Ross 250-308-7540 DIY Consulting and Recommendations
WELDING
You WILL be noticed
Silver Tip
and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
• • • •
Quality and affordable custom homes. Home renovations and upgrades. Interior and exterior finishing. Trailer rentals and excavator services.
www.bellemeade.ca
Industries Ltd. 250-275-3058
- Welding - Custom or Repair - Fabrication - Aluminum
250.308.2490 Scott Stuchberry
CONCRETE You Belong
HERE!
“All Your Concrete Needs”
Tazz’s Concrete
CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
CONTACT
Call Kevin 250-308-8268 • Foundations • Concrete Floors • Sidewalks • Retaining Wall • Engineered Wall • Driveway • Suspended Slabs
250-550-7900
WELDING FABRICATION SPECIALIZING IN ALUMINIUM & STAINLESS PRODUCTS & REPAIR 8102 Highland Place, Vernon ( north end of Swan Lake)
250-260-3257 www.lenblower.com • len1066@shaw.ca
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
ELECTRICAL
Laursen Electric Commercial Residential Service New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured
Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
Since 1991
Sun Valley Construction
Journeyman Carpenter, Cabinet Maker
KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE! www.SunValleyConstruction.ca Phone Dave 250-558-7653
DECKING
SUPERIOR DECK LTD VINYL DECKING • ALUMINUM RAILING
Kelowna Winfield 250-212-3075
Vernon Salmon Arm 250-550-4598
Marcel Labrecque, 15124 Middle Bench Road Fax: 250-548-4045 Owner/Operator Oyama, B.C. V4V 2C4
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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Boarding
Antiques / Vintage
Food Products
Furniture
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Sporting Goods
Horse boarding Coldstream, large pastures,w/shelter, close to Riding Club & trails. 250-938-1080.
Antiques from England, just in. Wardrobes, sideboards, corner cabinets, bdrm suites, tables, hall stands.... Great cond, selection, prices. Penticton Antiques, 455 Main St 250-493-2592 COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES
100 Mile diet, Grain fed lean long horn beef by the side CWF $2.65/lb. 250-546-6494.
Sofabed, queen size, like new, matching chair, green $400 OBO (250)545-4327 WOOD DINING TABLE W/6CHAIRS $200. 250-545-3193.
CLASSIC COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS Quality cabinets at factory direct prices. 250-549-2875. DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. Elegant lg white wicker vanity w/matching chair and pad. exc cond. $50. 250-260-8997. Eminence Organic Skincare - Local Distributor contact Pam at pambetton@shaw.ca for product information & prices. FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS: Demo Blowout Models starting at $599. FREE Shipping, setup. FREE Trials. Showroom 1-888-239-9999 Kelowna. www.SOLARUSsauna.com High Definition box, hardly used. $200 Firm. 250-545-9203. Lifetime Collector seeks old Antique fishing reels & tackle... Anything Fishy! All quality items bought with cash! Please call Craig (250)542-8405, 250-308-8697 Marine grade vinyl upholstery roll ends. Roll width 54”. Lengths from 1-4 yards, $1/ea. 12 colours. Pick up at Alpine Spa Covers, 2103 - 43rd St. between 10am-2pm M-F only. Microwave- Sharp Carousel 2, 900watt, exc.cond $65 obo. Maple wood kitchen table, 4chairs $165 obo. 250-308-2880 MOVING SALE: Utility trailer for garden tractor, electric lift chair w/remote, USB turntable, oak china cabinet w/curved glass front, 15” saddle w/saddle bags, 9’ steel snowmobile deck for truck, ‘95 Yamaha Phaser, some antique furniture & misc & more. 250-542-5239 NIKE FREE runners ,Youth size 5.Brand new.Still in box, never worn. Paid $125. Sell for
Taylor 2 barrel slush machinefloor model, countertop 2 barrel ice cap machine, 2 door sliding glass cooler, sm. ice cream freezer, commercial coffee machine & microwave, perfect fry self contained countertop deep fryer & Admiral refrigerator. Call for details & prices, 250-306-9909
RUSSIAN SKS’’s - Special Selection, cleaned, oiled & inspected, $299. Ammo - 1120 RDS-Case $195. 12 ga shotgun ammo & clay targets $99. Quality Firearms bought & sold. GLOCK stocking dealer. Weber & Markin, The Okanagans Professional Gunsmiths for over 25 yrs. 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kelowna, (250)762-7575
Equestrian BIG M SADDLES AND TACK 5765 Falkland Rd. (behind pub) Falkland Feb. 10% off sale! Every item in store. Aussie saddles, pads, girth and saddle bags. English & western saddles and headstalls. Gypsy, pony and full size driving harness. Leather and show halters Winter and stable blankets and much more. www.bigmtack.com Ph. 250 379-2078
Feed & Hay Excellent quality grass hay 70-75lb bales, $7/bale (250)838-6725 Feeder hay. Round bales $160 ton. Delivery available. 250-838-6630. GOOD quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 250-542-9419, 250-309-5956.
Good quality horse hay, alfalfa grass mix, barn stored, Square bales (250)542-3610 HAY for sale, alfalfa grass mix, 70lb bales. Call (250)545-2434 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Livestock 5-BLACK Angus Bulls, nonReg, 1-3yr, 2-2yrs, 2-Yearlings. 250-542-6349.
Pets
The Natural Choice Dog Salon
Now open again Sat. & Sun. 10-5 Or by appt. 4262 MacDonald Rd.5 minutes from Armstrong (off Otter Lake Rd.) Quality antiques.(250)546-2529
Crocks, jar, jugs, flat irons, pressure cooker & much more. Call (250)549-3581 TRINKETS RELOCATION 4300-27th St. (next door to Doodles) Grand Openings. Saturday Feb. 6th at 10am.
Appliances 30” RANGE, dual fuel gas stove electric oven, self cleaning, 1993, white, great condition. $300 obo 250-308-6352 A1 Fridge $250. Washer $150. Dryer $100. Warrantied,Other items, Delivery Avail. 250-549-6042. Kenmore stacked washer & dryer, 6mos. old, Moving $650 (250)503-2388 Like new, Moffat, extra large capacity Washer & Dryer, $225 Delivered. (250)308-9119 Re-Conditioned Coin Operated Washer/Dryer Sets. Call 250-260-0394. Washer, Maytag heavy duty, works well $50. 250-545-4280.
260-2268 4210-25th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. Your Dog’s Natural Choice
ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
area. Call anytime 250-306-6029
Furniture
CANADIAN Firearms Safety Course to obtain your Possession and Acquisition license held in a private setting in the Enderby area, and taught by a Master Instructor. Courses beginning in mid February for both Non-Restricted and Restricted Firearms. Course books and examination fees included. For further information call 250-804-2033.
Livestock
Livestock
Building Supplies EXTERIOR sidings: board & batten, channel, bevel, log cabin. Dry. T&G; fir, cedar & pine (1x4 1x6). Fencing; fir & cedar. Latice panels. Timbers & beams. Lumber for garden boxes, retaining walls, hobby wood. 2202 Hwy 97. 250-546-6038
2006 Kabota 3030 hst, 30 hp, 4 wheel drive, loader, full cab, w/ac, rear blade,72” grass cutter.$24,500. 250-547-8993.
Quality All Breed Dog Grooming Vet Recommended
Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD Pine for sale. Drycut & Split to 16” length. Shortbox p/u $70, Longbox p/u $85. We load. You haul. call (250)545-6461 FIREWOOD Special, Approx 2 cords, fir/pine mix $325. Fir $350, Birch $375. Delivery Available. (250)260-7932 FREE pallets for firewood behind The Morning Star building next to the big blue bin. 250-542-3558. FREESTANDING GAS fireplace $350 and european style concrete surround $1,100, both great condition. Open to offers. 250-308-6352 WOODY’S FIREWOOD 7 days a week. Stacked on the truck, full cords, fir $190, pine $160, split & delivered. Vernon
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 Beachcomber (Brown) queen size hide-a-bed, exc/shape, $450 (250)546-0562 BRAND new Sectional couch with ottoman, microfiber (2 colors to choose from) $899 call 1-250-550-6647 DOWNSIZING: Sofa & loveseat, like new, Floral design on light background. $250 (250)542-6405 HOTEL BED clearance. Over 100 queen and king size beds. $100 and up. Super 8 Vernon 4204 32nd Vernon, BC (250) 542-4434. KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Loveseat & chair, very good cond, $50 OBO, Deepfreeze, good working order $25 (250)545-2611 Oak roll top desk $300. Double dresser & chest of drawers $75. 250-545-4820. QUEEN pillowtop mattress, box. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 QUEEN size memory foam mattress. Brand New! Retail $1400 sell $495 250-550-6647
Farm Equipment
Dave Kendal
Fruit & Vegetables FARM FRESH EGGS. FREE RUN, $3.00/DOZEN. LARGE & XLARGE. 250-542-7805.
Firearms
LIVESTOCK HAULING
Phone 542-7203
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL Shipping Containers Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20,’24,’40,’45,’48,’53’.Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’53’. CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,000! Semi Trailers for hiway & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours.
Medical Supplies 2 manual wheel chair, good cond. Canes, one for the blind, adjustable. (250)549-3581 LIKE NEW MUST SELL electric wh chairs, assist poles, walkers, hospital bed, power lift recliners, transfer chairs, etc 250-546-8047 MOBILITY Scooters & Power Chairs, new & used. Shoprider Dealer. 250-542-3745 www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca
Misc. for Sale 10x40 leitz binoculars, new $2200, asking $1200 Firm. German Weatherby Mark V 300 caliber glass bedded w/3x9 Burris scope, fire lesson 100 rounds +extras, $2000 Firm. 250-547-6018. 21” FLATSCREEN TV, NOT LCD. $50. 250-540-1011. $300- X-BOX 360 with 10 games, 2 wireless controls, 1 wireless guitar, 39GB Hard drive.Mint cond. 250-546-3174 AWESOME DEAL: 10’x12’ Kitchen c/w cabinets, fridge, stove, dishwasher, SS sink & faucet. Ideal for cabin or bsmn’t suite, exc. cond. $1500. 250-545-0670 BOOK PRINTING & BINDING Download FREE Book: (7 Secrets to Printing, Marketing & Selling Your Book Fast) From www.lakecityprinters.com. Call Dexter at 250-260-1970 for printing & binding your book or email: lakecityprinters@telus.net
$60.00. 250-549-1489.
OYLPMIC HOCKEY TICKETS Men’s Semi Final, Feb. 26 at GM Place, 2 tickets on blue line $1100 obo. 250-275-1212 Scrap metal/car removal. Free dump site for small loads and appliances. 250-309-6107 Slate pool table, $500. You pick up. 250-550-5852. *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012. **STORAGE: Boats and RVs any size. Seasonal and household goods. Elephant Storage Centre. Safe, affordable storage. 6136-Okanagan Avenue. 250-549-2255.
FIR BARK MULCH
USED Pool table, 4x8, c/w cues $375 obo. 250-549-6005.
Tools Dewalt 788 scroll saw, includes table, lamp, chair, blades & some patterns $450 obo. (250)546-2941
VALENTINE LOVELINES 1x1=$19.28+gst 2x2=$36.00+gst Publishing: Sunday, Feb 14th,2010 Booking Deadline: Feb 11,2010 4:00 pm
Musical Instruments GERHARDT Heintzmann piano $1300 obo. 250-558-9826. Lowery Festival electric organ, nice sound, $350 obo. (250)546-2941
Garage Sales MOVING SALE Many household items incl. large solid oak dining table with 6 chairs, lots of garden tools incl. Honda lawnmower, new scanner printer. #25 - 9510 Hwy 97 N. Feb. 6 & 7 10-2pm. 250-542-3012, 250-260-4095
Acreage for Sale
Electric golf club car, new battery & tires, windshield, headlights, $2800 250-547-6291
4.9 acre hobby farm in Lumby w/barn, outbuildings, large insulated workshop, 4bdrm, 3bath house mostly renovated incl.fir flooring, slate tile, new kitchen. Asking $489,000 250-558-9601 to view 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. Texas U.S.A Best Buy own your own 20 acre ranch in booming West Texas only $495 per acre $99.00 per month no credit check call 1-800-875-6568
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
NEW Combe piano w/pedals & matching bench. $950. 250-549-0570. THE VISITING PIANO TEACHER Tired of driving your kids around? Quality Piano Lessons in your home. Fatima 250-306-6176 Email:ftm2009@live.ca
Sporting Goods
Shop on line: www.briteland.com
Napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, soap & dispensers for the workplace & home
Winter Store Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm
250-545-8088
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS
10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
Shavings & Sawdust
STARTING AT $2.57
250-938-0868
10-90 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
WHITE TARPS
Feed & Hay
250-260-0110
STARTING AT $4.09
www.vernonanimalcare.com
Reliable and committed
11mth neutered male, Sheperd lab retriever X, black long haired. $150.1-250- 546-0616. 7mo male Mini-Daschund, vet checked, 1st 2-boosters. $400. 250-542-6337, 250-306-1215. Beautiful Chocolate Lab puppies, 1st shots, 8wks old, view parent, $600. (250)547-2027 Beautiful Jack Russell Min Pin Pups great family dogs, ready to go. $399. 250-546-8344. Chihuahua, male 4lbs, 1yr old, Health check (deaf), Approved home only. $250 (250)546-6264 CHIHUAHUA/ YORKY cross, have parents. 2M, black & tan, $399 ea or $499 both. Born Nov 4. 250-765-1092 or 250-212-1212 Havanese, Bichon, Shih-Tzu puppies; Litter trained, 1st shots, great disposition. One year guarantee on any genetic defect. Best price guaranteed. Call 250-804-9924 K9ERS OBEDIENCE classes, applications now being accepted. ajharpe@gmail.com 250-549-2318 Maremma/Kangel and Akbash/Kangal puppies, guardian, predator control, 1st shot/deworming. $300-$400. 250-547-6253. Rottweiler X puppies, house raised, on acreage, to similar home only. (250)558-6168 Stud Service CKC reg yellow lab (white)- American Thunderhead, 3yrs. hunting/family dog. Parents reg. Hips & eyes certified. Pic’s. 250-558-0459
Call Paul:
Feed & Hay
Garden Equipment Gas lawnmower $80. Free p/up dead lawn/garden tractors. 250-260-5819
Southside Structures
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Ken Rose Phone/Fax: (250) 694-3500 1-877-485-3500 email: krose@lakescom.net
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1 & 2bdrm condos for sale, totally reno’d, close to downtown. 250-307-7117. Armstrong 926 sq.ft.,, 2bdrm, updated, walk downtown. $169,200. 250-546-0141. 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 IMMACULATE GROUND level condo at Skyway Village, Vernon. immediate possession. $219,000, seller motivated. 250-309-1870 REGENCY on the River Enderby. river view unit, grnd flr, fully reno’d, 2 bd, 2 ba $275,000 Scott 250-307-5960
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EAST HILL - Immaculate Condition
Safe and quiet CDS loc. in one of E. Hills most desirable areas. Short walk to Silver Star school, Peanut pool and store. Over 2000 square feet with 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths and $30,000 in recent updates. Low maint. yard. Priced for immediate sale. You’ll be impressed. Check and compare. Asking $338,500. MLS® Call now for a private viewing. Direct line 250-308-7134 Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon
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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 ARMSTRONG: bright, spacious, 4bdrm+den, 2bath, family home, quiet neighborhood.$289,900 (250)546-8786 CLOSE in Triplex, $285,000. Rent it for $1800/mo. (250)545-4573 ENDERBY home: room to grow, 1200 sq.ft., Rancher, 3 bdrm, large flat lot, close to Rec. area, Riverwalk and downtown. 250-838-5999. 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 MUST sell! 14X70 moduline home in Coyote Crossing Park on Westside Rd. 250-545-0367. Was your last Home Inspector blind? Email: info@clarioninspections.ca for free home buyers report.
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Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 EAST Hill, prime location, 4-bdrm, new suite, $419,000, (250)542-4401 Quiet location on East Hill. Near VSS. 3 bdrm 2 bath. w w w. a m i t e c h s y s t e m s . c o m / h o m e $359,000 250-260-1710 or 250-306-3883 Thinking of buying or selling? Do you know someone who is? Call Bobby Mitchell with Century 21 and learn how to put money in your pocket! 250 550 4464 WHY RENT when you can Own? Rent to Own 4br house in Vernon’s East Hill. 5K down from $1850/mo. call Chris 250.546.9067
Mobile Homes & Parks Rare Find In Big Chief Manufactured Home Park
Immaculate, like new move in condition with numerous updates and extras incl. recent addition, gas fireplace, roof, flooring, covered patio and more. You will not find a better deal. Check and compare. Asking $139,000. MLS® Call now for a private viewing. Direct line 250-308-7134 Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon 2004 1300sqft 3bdrm modular, 2 full baths, incl. F/S, D/W & all window coverings, 2 decks, garden shed, asking $215,000 obo. Ph: (250)503-3146
Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renovations, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates and many alternative lending programs avail. Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify the process. Mountain City Mortgage 1-888-711-8818 or email: dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
RV Sites 1998 Nash 5th Wheel, 33.5’, 2 slides, ex. cond. $22,500. in yr. rd. prk. on lake in Summerland, BC, Rentable, 250-765-1378, 250-718-1146
Apt/Condo for Rent
Westmount Apts
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.
250-545-7251
A New Tradition of Quality Living
2 bedroom, NS, NP, new flooring, recently painted. Corner unit of 4 plex. Close to downtown. $695 + utilities. Call 250-307-4529 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo for rent available Feb 15. Near Vernon Golf Course and Kal Lake, 2 parking stalls, washer and dryer in unit. $1050 + utilities
250-308-9601
1 BDRM apt. across from Schubert Centre, ground level, heat & hot water included in rent. $650/mo. + util. 250-308-8500
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 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
Apt/Condo for Rent
Valleyview Apartments
MORRIS MANOR
✔ 40+ ✔ 1, 2 Bedroom & Bachelor Suite ✔ Incl: Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry No Smoking / No Pets
Move In Incentive
Hawthorn Lane Renovated town homes with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable living. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977
1604 - 31st Street
Discover the Secret!
2 bedroom apartments available. 50+ Senior Building No pets, no smoking, covered parking, elevator, laundry. Move In Incentive
Townhouses Below assessment. Spacious 3bd, 2bath, no strata, priv.yard, deck, hottub, carport, shed. 1908 42nd St. $215,000. 250-549-1276.
Apt/Condo for Rent
Spacious 1 bedroom suite. 2 bedroom corner suite. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-558-9696
250-542-8989
Mobile Homes & Parks
Mobile Homes & Parks
Lots available in Vernon, Sicamous & Salmon Arm For more information, call
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250-503-1257 1 & 2bdrm $650-$800. No dogs, no drugs. (250)260-1630 1 BACHELOR H/W cable incl. Elevator, coin laundry, 35+ bldg, N/Pets. $560 +DD. 250-549-4220. 1bdrm, avail. now. $650/mo NS/NP. (250)308-7267 www.rentvernon.ca 1BDRM, bachelor, avail in bright, clean bldg incl. heat, h/w, elevator, prkg, locker, N/S, N/P, 40+, Starting $530 250-550-4069 2 BDRM, 1 bath, balcony, laundry, D/W, N/S, N/D, A/C close to town. $875/mo 250-545-7644 2-bdrm, 1-bath condo, Armstrong, N/S, $800/mo + util. Feb15, 250-546-6326, 250-306-4498 2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $850/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223. 2BDRM, 2-bath suite, downtown location, a/c, f/s, balcony, dishwasher, parking, $800/mo. N/P, 250-549-0644. 2bdrm, completely reno’d, close to downtown, avail. now or Mar.1. Rental incentives. $850/mo. 250-307-7117. 2bdrm, lakeview/beach, furn, ac, np/ns, d/w, w/d, $900/mo+ hydro. 250-307-0093 2bdrm, totally reno’d condo, close to downtown, good credit, good job, rent to own option. 250-307-7117. 3304 35 ave, Capri Gardens 1 bdrm (A/C) fireplace, newer floors, new fridge, paint. Great location near downtown/transit. small pet ok? Laundry on site. 750/mo + util Avail Feb 15th. call 250-307-5019 ADULTS 55+ 2bdrm 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 AVAIL MAR 1 very clean, quiet, top flr 2 br condo, perfect for young prof or small family, 5 app, secure ent, assigned pkg, n/s,ref req,clse to shops/schools. $975 util. not incl. 250-549-2140 after 5 pm Bachelor, 1 & 2-bdrm, 55+, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat & hot water incl, Avail Now. $475-$750 250-260-8454. BRAND NEW 2Br Condo in downtown Vernon. $1175 Incl. All appl. A/C,wash/dry. Secure heated underground pk. Call Mike 604 584-5080 Century Ember’s Arlington Senior’s -1bdrm’s - N/S, N/P, Dwnt next to Schubert Centre. 250-308-2485, 250-275-8066 CLEAN UPDATED 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. Great location, Downtown Available March 1 $850/m Tania 307-1355 or Chris 863-1949 EAST Hill/Lakeview Manor 2-bdrm, hardwood floors, onsite laundry, n/s, n/p, adult oriented, Avail Imm, heat & water incl. (250)260-5870 ENDERBY 1 & 2bdrm apartment, N/S, N/P $600/mo & up, laundry avail. 250-308-9299 Fully renovated 1-bdrm, new appliances, paint, flooring etc. spacious, cable/ac incl, Ref checked, $725, Avail immed (250)545-8985 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788
Apt/Condo for Rent
Duplex / 4 Plex
Large, 2bdrm apt. on top floor of S.Vernon 6plex. Incl.heat, hot water, laundry, covered parking. $750 250-503-0903 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/inter net. 250-308-0793 NEW 2bdrm 2bath, avail. Imm. A/C. S/S appl. Laundry H/U. NP. $1050 & up 250-938-4185 **NEXT to hospital, 1bdrm, insuite laundry, secure parking, elevator, wheelchair access. $995/mo. 250-306-3939 RENOVATED 1 & 2-bdrm units $575-$750, close to Rec Centre, N/P, 250-307-4948, (250)545-8443 RICKFORD Manor, 1bdrm apt. utilities extra, ns, np, adult bldg. 250-545-1412 Top floor, 1-bdrm spacious condo, recently renovated, close to bus stop, laundry onsite, Avail Mar1, $700/mo + 1/2 DD, n/p, (250)309-4183 Rob & Susan
3bdrm, F/S,W, W/D hook ups, level entry, ns, np, lg fenced yard, South Vernon, $750/mo. (250)545-7716 3BDRM s/s fourplex unit, 1.5bath, full bsmt, close to town, f/s, w/d hookup, $1000. Avail Now (250)260-8454 Avail. Feb 1, 3bdrm in 4plex, full bsmn’t, 2bath, $1000 util/ water & garbage not incl. NP. (250)549-1286, 250-306-9049 AVAIL immed, large 3-bdrm, 1.5-bath, 5-appl, RV-parking, N/S, pets neg, Ref Req, $1200/mo incl/util. Seniors or challenged needing assistance may inquire. (250)542-0122 Clean, attractive, 2bdrm, large yard, pet ok, NS $850/mo. 250-558-0969, 250-938-1957 Desirable BX-6393 L&A rd, 2bdrm, 1bath duplex, contemporary kitchen, F/S, DW, WD, NS/NP, large deck, lots of parking, $895/mo March 1. 250-869-7373 Large 2-bdrm upper suite in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, n/p, util incl $800 (250)838-9657
Commercial/ Industrial DOWNTOWN OFFICE LEASE SPACE WITH PARKING. From 860 to 12,500 sq ft. Call Scott Davidson
250-306-2911 WAREHOUSE OFFICE SPACE • Good central location • 5342’ - $3633.50/month • 1528’ - $1039.44/month • Could be combined for 6870 SQ.FT. Call Ray Stafford Sutton Lakefront
250-549-0198 640SQFT of office space available immediately. Front row Alpine Center on Kal Lake rd. Lots of parking. Call 250-558-3001, 250-307-4899. COMMERCIAL SPACE VERNON, GREAT LOCATION 1500 sq ft Downtown Vernon, C8. $1000/mo plus utilities. 6 parking stalls. Good exposure and access. Available immediately. 250-503-7971. Retail commercial office space approx. 1544sqft in busy Spallumcheen Industrial park, avail. immed. rate neg. 250-549-0141 UP to 5000sq.ft. newly reno’d high exposure commercial space for lease. 250-558-1166 WAREHOUSE, office, shop, retail, wholesale, very good rate. 1-250-314-7225, 250-550-4178.
Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRM 1/2 duplex, avail Jan.30, F/S, W/D, $950/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 suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. Imm, $900/mo. +util. 250-545-4461 250-503-7296 2br bright bsmn’t suite, 6appl. prkg, NP, NS, $1200/mo util/incl except cable & phone. +DD. (250)542-9107 evenings 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, reno’d, F/S, W/D h/u, NS/NP, family oriented. $850/mo. 250-545-8864. 3bdrm, 2bath, spacious duplex, fenced yard, March 1. $1200 +util 250-275-1284.
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2 bd 2 bath condo $950 incl heat & appls 3901 32nd ave Avail Feb No pets 2 bd 1 bath apart 3906 27 Av $745 + util incl FS Avail now 2 bd 1 bath 55+ condo $795+util 3701 27 ave Incl appl covd parking avail now 2 bd 2bath Condo $875+util 3901 32nd ave Incl heat & appls Avail Feb No pets CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 See pictures & maps at
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FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
Mobile Homes & Pads 2-bdrm mobile on Townsite, no drugs, no booze, DD & Ref. $650/mo, (250)379-2986 ARMSTRONG: March 1st. 2bdrm. Mobile. 5 appliances. Covered carport. $820/mo. + $400 D.D. 250-546-6668
Modular Homes AVAIL March 1. 3bdrm, 2bath, F/S, propane electric heat, 13kms South on Westside rd. Dependable long term renters w/ref’s. 250-549-1848
Homes for Rent
RENT TO OWN If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you. Less than perfect credit OK.
CALL PAULA 778-475-1555
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon ONE BEDROOM, Adult oriented, quiet, overlooking creek, covered parking, on bus route, close to grocery, summer swimming pool. $575/mo. Available immediately. Sorry, NS, NP. 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. 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. OUTBACK, Deluxe 2 bd, part of new development on Trout Lake, F/S, W/D, DW. Access to tennis courts, water front, fitness club, hot tub & pool. $1,150/mo. Available immediately. Small pet, Sorry, NS. 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 finish, F/S, W/D $875/mo. Available Immediately. Sorry, NS, NP.
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250-542-5580 1BDRM home, pleasant location, Vernon, ns/np, w/d, f/p $750. avail now 250-542-9154 2bd in Winfield. Panoramic lakeview, 1.5bth, 5appl, avail Feb 1., CA, NS, NP, Nchildren, $1100mo incl utils. Call 250-766-1834 2-bdrm, downtown, available immediately, $600/month. (250)542-3276
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Real Cute Cottage 2 bedroom, fully furnished, parking, utilities included. Services optional for seniors. Phone 250-545-0470 or 250-549-8367. Ask for Elly for showing
Thor
250-309-1742 • Very nice updated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhome. $1100 • 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, 5 appliances, garage. $1250 • Lumby 1 bdrm above ground suite, new, bright, 800 sqft. $800 incl utilities • 2 bdrm in 6plex, great condition, level entry. $800 • 4 bdrm large home on 5 acres, shop, usable land in town. $2000
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www.vernonhomes.ca/forrent 2bdrm mobile w/addition in park, 2bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, m/w, freezer, sm. garage, deck, yard, avail. Mar 1/10. RR $850 +util. (250)549-2678 3BDRM, 1bath, full house, large yard & close to schools, $1000 . 1-604-902-4712 3 BDRM, 1 Bath, Main Level, 5 App, Newly Reno’d, $1050+2/3 Util. Avail Imm 250-860-6119 3BDRM, 2.5bath, family room, livingroom, laundry, close to town, new F/S, WD, $1250/mo. Beautiful landscaped. 4209 Cascade Drive. 250-542-6598. 3bdrm, 2bath, Enderby, 5appl, fenced yard, large decks, $1200/mo incl/some util. Avail March 1. 250-308-8249. 3-bdrm, mainfloor, Coldstream, N/S, N/P, F/S, W/D, Large deck, $1200 incl/util 250-308-9178 3bdrms top floor, Across from Morning Star, 1.5bath, new reno’d, all laminate floor, 5appl, $1200/mo +util, small pets ok. Avail Feb 1. 250-275-1276, 250-306-4996. 3BDRM, top floor, quiet East Hill, Washer & Dryer, F/S, N/S, N/P, Feb1, $950+util, 250-542-3396. 3BDRM up, 2bdrm suite down, 2bath, 2000sqft, house on Kal Lake Rd, close to beach, schools, small dogs, n/s, $1900/mo +util., avail immed, 250-275-3188 3bdrm, W/D, N/S, N/P, $650/mo. 1 (250)762-2786 5-BDRM, 2-bath, South Vernon, quiet cul-de-sac, n/s, n/p, incl, f/s, w/d, $1200 + util 250-307-3586. A Kal Lake home, Feb 1.-June 30/10. $1150 + utils.Furnished, 3bdrm, 2 baths, ample parking. Ideal for retired or prof couple. N/s. No cats. botter ill@shaw.ca 250-545-9528 AVAILABLE now 3 bedroom home 1200 per month, please call 250-309-5643 Bright spacious, 3bdrm, 1.5bath, COLDSTREAM home, ns, np, avail. Mar. 1. $1200/mo +util. 250-545-7196 **CENTRAL, 2bdrm, upper level, pet friendly, reno’d, hardwood, tile, insuite laundry $1100/mo 250-306-3939 Falkland 3bdrm on acreage, new kitchen & bath, stainless appl. hardwood floors, oil/wood heat ns, ref’s, $1000. 250-379-2283
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EXECUTIVE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 250-550-0238 Coldstream upper 4 bed suite, hot tub, pool $1900 Coldstream lower 3 bed suite, pool $1400 Downtown 4 bed main floor $1300; 3 bed newly renovated basement $1000 South Vernon 2 bed basement $750 inclusive, fenced yard House opposite Seaton 2 month rental $1300
FURNISHED UPPER FLOOR EXECUTIVE HOME Panoramic view, 3bdrm, 2bath, jacuzzi, 2 f/p, luxuriously furnished, NS/NP. $1700/mo. 250-308-9282. GRINDROD, 2bdrm house on the river, incl.F/S, NS, NP, RR.$900/mo + & DD. 250-838-2107. House w/self contained 1bdrm suite, close to Hospital, $1500 + all util. And upper duplex, across from Mission Hill School, $995 +util. Phone evenings (250)545-7512
Outback Resort Stunning 3 bdrm overlooking Trout Lake. Like new. All appl. & resort amenities. Avail. March 1st. n/s, $1500/mo. (604)807-0979
OYAMA 2bdrm 2bath, 4appl. gas f/p, dock & boat launch, avail. Mar. 1, NP, NS, (250)542-8712 Renovated ‘09, 4bdrm, 1.5bath, near Hospital & Downtown, 5appl, NS, shared util. $1300/mo. Avail March 1. 250-542-6349. SALMON ARM, Newly reno’’d house on acreage, 3bdrm, N/S, $1200/mo. 250-938-4563 TOTALLY RENOVATED 3 bed home, 5 appl, huge mstr, fenced yard, large deck, N/S, N/P, ref req. Avail Immed, $1300/mo + util. 250-275-0665 UPDATED 3bdrm, mainfloor, 5appl. NS, South Vernon, $1000. 250-558-5314.
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Shared Accommodation
Suites, Lower
Suites, Lower
Suites, Lower
Suites, Upper
2-bdrm, n/s, n/p, util/incl, walk out deck. $900/mo (250)549-5170 2bdrm +office, WD, FS, $950/mo includes utilities. NS, NP. Avail Mar 1st. 250-309-1555 2bdrm suite, W/D, F/S, np, ns, OK landing area, $950/mo. incl/util. +cable, 250-306-3809 2 BED/1BATH Bright above ground suite. Level entry from large yard, Big laundry room, loads of storage. Near VSS/ Polson park. $950/MO includes Hydro & Gas. Pet Neg, Avail NOW 250-309-7749 or 1-778-245-8703 Avail. Mar 1, Lumby, 2bdrm, F/S, W/D, D/W, f/p, np, util/ incl. $850/mo. (250)547-6339 BEAUTIFUL walk out 2bdrm 1300 sq.ft., BX area, n/s. $1,000/mo. 250-545-5737, 250-558-8342. BRIGHT 1 bdrm suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $695/mo, plus util 250-275-0665 Bright 2bdrm, 1bath, W/D, F/S, DW, $800/mo util/incl. 250-275-3390 Evenings. BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm suite, East Hill, great location! avail. March 1, 4 appl, pets negotiable. $850. plus shared utilities, 250-306-4144. COLDSTREAM 2bdrm, 1 bath suite in executive home with pool. Avail Feb/March 1. Lrge walk-out suite, sep ent, patio, g/f, a/c, bi vac, shared laundry room, parking. Close to bus, schools, n/s, n/p. $950 pm. RR. 250-549-3090. East Hill, new 1bdrm, weekly, monthly, sep/laundry, $750 util/incl (250)542-4401
COLDSTREAM Available March 1st. Bright 1 bedroom with a fantastic view. $750/mo plus 1/2 hydro, $375 damage. F/S, no laundry. NO PETS 250-503-1723
3505 - 38TH STREET
1BDRM $650/mo incl.heat, hot water, F/S, NO DOGS. 250-542-3241, 250-542-9042 1-BDRM, above ground, insuite w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail now, $990/mo incl/util, lakeview, near OUC. (250)545-9204
1BDRM, avail. Mar 1, $700 incl. heat, hydro, no parties, np, ns, 250-545-6815 1bdrm, centrally located, util/incl, pets welcome, $750/mo. (250)540-7695 1BDRM, fully furnished, spacious & bright. $770 all inclusive. Avail now. 250-503-7595 1bdrm, good location, quiet, clean, suitable for 1, NS/NP, F/S, WD shared, Avail March 1 $650/mo util/incl 250-309-6199 1BDRM, in Armstrong, NS, NP avail. immed. sep/entry, $650/mo. (250)503-4535 1-bdrm, newly reno’d, view, laundry/DW/util/cable/internet incl, $850/mo, single pref, N/S, N/P Mar1 (250)260-0864 1BDRM, NP/NS, priv.entrance & laundry, incl/util & cable, quiet area, on bus route, $800/mo. 250-549-7410. 1bdrm older home, n/s, n/p, remodeled. Near Rec. Centre, Avail now $600. 250-260-6118 1bdrm, sep/ent, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS, WD, sat/TV, util/incl, $750 for 2. 250-545-6090. 1 LARGE BDRM, 1bath, beautiful, bright, clean, reno’d, F/S, DW, gas F/P, Large yard, incredible view, sep.entrance. Close to town, bus & college. $900/mo incl.all utilities, wireless internet, & cable. R.R. Avail March 1. 250-503-1270. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, exec suite, sep ent, parking, alarm & W/D, SS appl & A/C, N/S, $1100 incl util, Feb 1, (250)550-2736 2BDRM, Armstrong, NS/NP, $800/mo. 250-306-1012. 2bdrm level entry suite, new kitchen, sep. driveway & entry, quiet area, ns, np, $800 +util. 250-938-3114, 250-317-0722 2bdrm, Mission Hill, March 1 W/D, NS/NP, $950/mo util/incl. 250-306-6996
Property Management
Property Management
looking for a person to share a 3 bdrm upper floor of home. Age 25- 35 preferred $550.00 Incl. util. available immed. Call 250 308-0675 for appt. Seeking roommate for lg new bsmn’t suite in Armstrong, new W/D, F/S, central air, $600/mo. all util, cable, internet incl. For info 250-550-9662
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 1-250-212-8489 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. Best prices on new and used 20’ storage containers for sale or rent. 250-306-7447. HWY.6 Mini Storage.4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
Suites, Lower 4206909 Adorable 2 bdrm lower level suite. East Hill. Bright and roomy. No smoking, N/Pets. D/W garburator, all kitchen appliances. W/D, storage room. Charming solarium entrance. Parking. $900. Includes utilities and WIFI. Call 250-542-9019 or 250-545-0117 1 BD bsmt ste $650 incl util sat,internet priv ldry ent & pkg. n/p n/s 250-542-8847 Mar 1
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Rooms for Rent Furnished room, $425/mo D.D. NS/NP. Pref student. 250-260-2807.
RV Pads PERMANENT RV pad rental, 30 amp full hook up, on Swan Lake. 250-545-2300
Seasonal Acommodation Vacation at Lake Okanagan Resort from Sept 19-26. Sleeps 4, reg. $1400. Rent $600. 250-832-4019.
Senior Assisted Living Certified Care giver has 2 bdrms, meals & housekeeping for semi/independant seniors. Bus route.250-307-5576
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo incl.util. furniture, cable. 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
Homes for Rent
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
*Houses *Townhouses *Furnished Accommodation *Vernon *Armstrong
3 bd renovated home 2113 34 st $1100 + util inc FSWD avail now 3 bd 2.5 bath deluxe townhouse $1350+util 4900 Heritage Dr incl appl Avail now 2 bd 1 bath townhouse $790+util 3413 Okanagan Ave incl appl Avail now 2 bd 1 bath home $900 incl util & cable 7227 Brewer Rd 5 appl Horse/pets negot. 3 bd 3.5 bath FURNISHED home 9725 Cameron Rd $1500+util avail now 2+ bd 2 bath FURNISHED 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
www.buyokanagan.com See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List
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at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
Large 1-bdrm, F/S/DW, shared laundry, $700 Incl, cable, util, internet, n/p, n/s, no parties, prefer quiet female, Avail Mar 1, (250)558-0142 LARGE bsmn’t suite, 1 plus bdrm located on EastHill. In suite W/D, F/S, util/incl. NS/NP. Avail Feb 1 or 15th. $875. 250-306-4494. MODERN 2 bedroom suite in desirable East Hill neighborhood, no smoking in/out, no pets, $800/mo utilities. Avail immediately. 250-558-5660. New basement suite, East Hill, Avail Mar 1, 2-bdrm, n/p, n/s, $1000 incl/util, cable, internet. (250)550-4056 NEWER 1bdrm daylight suite in Armstrong, F/S, util/incl. ns, np, suitable for 1, $650/mo. 250-546-9097 Newer 1bdrm walkout suite, lg, bright, clean, quiet, over looking lakes off Silver Star Rd. eco-friendly, ns, np, priv/ entry, bath, furnished/unfurnished, $640-summer, $700winter. incl/util. (250)260-3919 Newer large 2bdrm, daylight bsmn’t suite, 6520 Scott Rd. incl/util. $1000. 250-545-4383 Sep.Bachelor suite, heat, util, & cable incl. NS/NP, $550/mo. 250-307-6113.
Call Steve
250-558-8150 1-bdrm, sep/entry, coin laundry, utilities included except cable & phone, quiet tenant only, ref req, avail Mar 1st. $650 (250)548-3386 2bdrm, F/S, W/D, util/incl. near Bean to Cup, NS, cat ok, $900. avail/now 250-542-7992 2bdrm suite in Lavington. Beautiful country setting. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $700 + util, avail immed. Board horse add $80/mo. View at: http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com or phone 250-938-4529. 3BDRM, 1600sqft, reno’d, sunroom overlooking Vernon, W/D, F/S, DW, 1.5bath, elect.heat, NS, cats ok, $1350/mo +util. 250-938-8242. BX- 1bdrm ground level, newer suite on 5 acres. Private entry, patio, W/D, DW, microwave, util., internet, sat. incl. $950/mo. horse boarding avail. (250)545-2010 ENDERBY - 1bdrm suite, incl. util., sat. TV, internet, furnished $750. 250-558-9171 Freshly painted bachelor suites, avail. now & March 1. NS, NP, cable incl. $575. 250-517-8657 LAKESHORE, gorgeous 900sqft 1bdrm, loft suite, priv.road, 5appl, gas f/p, ns, np, $939/mo +1/3util. 250-558-5045.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Office/Retail 1700SQFT w/office & storage space. Ideal location for small business. Lots of parking. For further info please contact 250-542-8566, 250-309-9246
GARDOM Lake, 2-bdrm, 1bath, level-entry suite, n/s, n/p, $1000/mo, (250)546-3424 Harwood, large clean bright 1bdrm, shared laundry, suits 1 quiet mature prof. n/p, n/s, Mar. 1, $750 util/incl 250-558-5086
3 bedroom, 2 bath top floor unit, $1000 plus utilities. No pets / No smoking
Executives Realty Ltd. #101 - 2901 32nd Street Vernon, BC V1T 5M2 Bus. (250) 550-2120 Fax. (250) 549-2106 C21property@century21executives.com www.rentalsvernon.com
• Rental Management • Strata Management • Investment Property Management Call Maria or Diana Today for a detailed information package 250-550-2120
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME IN EAST HILL – Four bedroom
two bathroom character home located close to downtown and all the amenities. This home boasts original hardwood floors and soaker tub with an open top floor for the perfect kid’s bedroom or office.
RENT: $1,500.00 per month plus utilities
• HOUSE WITH TWO BEDROOM IN-LAW SUITE – 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
• THREE BEDROOM HOME – Quaint home in Alexis Park overlooking the
city and up to Silver Star. Top floor loft area hosts two nice sized bedrooms with a sitting area with one bedroom on the main floor. Newer flooring, one car garage, F/S, D/W, W/D included.
RENT: $1,200.00 per month plus utilities
• THREE BEDROOM CONDO – In Centrepoint on 32nd Avenue has
laminate flooring throughout, two bathrooms, large patio deck overlooking the city. Includes: F/S, W/D, D/W.
RENT: $1,100.00 per month plus electricity. Heat & hot water are included in rent. • ADULT LIVING IN DESERT COVE – This two bedroom plus den is
beautifully finished with hard wood floors, two car garage and a gorgeous fully fenced yard. Includes F/S, D/W, and W/D.
RENT: $1,400.00 per month plus utilities • OKANAGAN LANDING – Two bedroom, two bathroom townhouse
in the Sierra’s. Beautiful hardwood in the living areas and carpeted in the bedrooms upstairs. This townhouse has a one car garage, great kitchen and two large bedrooms with separate ensuites. Only two minute walk to the beach.
RENT: $1,300.00 per month plus utilities
• SHORT TERM RENTER NEEDED IN THREE BEDROOM MOBILE IN LAWRENCE HEIGHTS – This mobile is located in the adult section of the park, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on a large lot with great view. Includes F/S, D/W & W/D. RENT: Negotiable on a short term basis
• LUMBY - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT – Second floor – above downtown business.
RENT: $750.00 per month, includes heat, water & sewer • ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT – On Okanagan Avenue in Regency Gardens. Rent includes F/S, D/W on site coin laundry.
RENT: $650.00 per month plus electricity • ONE BEDROOM SUITE – On Alexis Park Drive. Close to schools, bus route, and shopping.
RENT: $650.00 per month plus utilities • ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT – On 43rd Avenue, on site coin laundry, close to shopping and bus routes.
RENT: $575.00 per month plus utilities
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Sunday, February 7, 2010 - The Morning Star B31
Friends of
Alice Warkentin
Happy 75th Birthday
are invited to join in celebrating her 80th birthday on Saturday, February 13th, 2:00-4:00pm at the Faith Baptist Church in Vernon (3908-27th Street). No gifts please. Coffee, tea and cake will be served.
Alan Johnson!
THANK YOU
GO CANUCKS GO! Suites, Upper
Cars - Domestic
NEAR new suite, Armstrong, all inclusive, furnished, daylight suite, light housekeeping & util/incl. ns, np, $850/mo. 250-546-9129
Townhouses
2 BED ½ DUPLEX 3$BED TOWNHOME $ 1200 - 1300/month
Available immediately!
CALL PAULA 778-475-1555 3bdrm, 2.5bath, 3 level, bright, spacious, newly painted, gas f/p, 1607 43rd Ave. avail Feb 15, $1100. 250-306-1113 3BDRM, family oriented, NS in/out, No drugs/parties or Pets, Mature renter preferred. $1000/mo +hydro. DD & R.R. Avail Mar 1. 250-260-0442. 3-bdrm Townhouse, Mar1, 5appl, n/s, n/p, close to shopping/bus, summer pool, $1000/mo (250)558-0105 3bed, 3bath, 3yr old townhouse, quiet family area, Bella Vista, close to town, w/lake view, $1450. (250)938-3181 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, small yard, close to town, laundry hook-up, no pets. $950/mo 250-542-8381
Want to Rent CLEAN Mature Dutch lady looking for carriage house or sep suite on property. From Now-Sept. 250-954-5360 RETIRED business/professional couple wishes to rent a new/newer house w/3 or more bdrms. Long term lease, NS/NP. References avail. 250-549-3524.
Pampered 1987 Cadillac DeVille, White, Tan Carriage Top, Fully Loaded with Leather, Exc. Cond., Only 20,000 kms on Rebuilt Engine. $6000 OBO. Must Sell! 250-542-8327 1991 Ply. Acclaim, good cond. 4dr, 4cyl, auto, air, tilt, cruise, $1200 obo. (250)308-9764 1997 Chev Cavalier, 4dr, 5spd, std, new brakes & exhaust, 250kms. $1,600.obo. 250-307-4379. 1998 Subaru Outback Wagon, AWD, 5spd, 2-sets of tires on rims. $5200. 250-938-5530. 1999 Chrysler Concord LX1, V6 auto, 4dr, 166K, new brakes, starter, fuel pump etc, exc mileage $3500 OBO (250)308-5289 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 107kms, 2dr, full load w/leather. $4900 obo. 250-307-4379. 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6, 4 motion AWD, black w/beige leather, P/W, P/L, P/M, sunroof, etc. 155,00kms, new timing belt, lots of re-conditioning work done, c/w 24,000kms warranty! $11,850. Call 250-306-9780 lv/msg. Estate! 1979 Mercury Cougar HT, great cond. 1-family, Must sell. Offers! 250-542-7702
Everything for your Truck & SUV. Boat loaders & bed slides. Rims, tires, hitches, canopies, bumpers, lift kits, racks & much more. Business
250-545-7411 2003 Vista Range, Canopy 6’’ with sliders $1400 (250)275-5014 4 DUNLOP SPORT TIRES on 4 MSR 15” black sport rims, 4 months use, $500. (250)542-8785 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000kms, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD Cars, all parts on the shelf. Motors $300 & up. Doors $75 & up. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
1989 HONDA PRELUDE 2.0Si BLACK, AUTO, P/W, SUNROOF, GOOD BODY & COND. NEEDS MINOR WORK 134,000 MILES, $1000 OBO. - MUST SELL (BOUGHT NEW CAR) (250)938-1619, VERNON
1990 Honda Accord EX 5spd, blue, runs good, needs brakes & tires, 18” rims & custom stereo $2000 obo 250-938-0350 1991 Acura Integra 2dr, white, 5spd, 250K, sunroof, $2500 obo. (403)618-4907 1997 Toyota Tercel, auto, ps, no $3000 250-547-6552
4cyl, rust,
1997 VW Jetta, white, auto, new winter tires, alarm, cd player, 195,000kms, $3200 obo. (250)307-6521 2000 Honda Accord SE 4dr auto, p/w, heated mirrors, new tires, new Kenwood stereo/cd player, 168K, great shape, $7500. (778)475-1377 Vernon. 2001 Kia Sephia LS 4dr 4cyl, 5spd, loaded, good cond. $2500. (250)308-2225 2001 Mazda Protege, 1.6L 5-spd, 97K, runs excellent, $4,495. (250)309-3366 2003 HONDA Accord LX, 4cyl auto, 1-owner, lady driven, 42,000kms, dealer serviced, 17” alloys w/summer tires, exc.winter tires on 15” factory wheels. Still under ext.factory warranty, Exc.cond. $11,900. 250-542-7012. 2003 Honda Civic, 2dr, coupe LX, 5spd, p/w, p/l, p/m, a/c, 110K, $7250 (250)548-3484 2005 VW Jetta TDI Wagon, sport pkg. 60MPG, exc.commute vehicle winter & summer, 5spd loaded, block heater, new Hankook tires, 117,000 mainly hwy kms. Orig.owner. $17,500. 250-307-0879.
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Cars - Sports & Imports
PUT A VALENTINE LOVELINE IN FOR YOUR SWEETHEART 1X1=$19.28+gst 2x2=$36.00+gst Publishing Sunday, Feb 14,2010 Booking Deadline: Feb 11, 2010 4:00pm REDUCED $2499. 1999 Pontiac Firefly Suzuki 4dr auto, BC owned, 148,860k, $1000 service bills 2008, 45 Hwy Mile/ga. 250-979-2027
2007 Camry Hybrid, 4cyl, 18,000kms, 4-Michelin snow tires, keyless entry, loaded, factory warranty. $24,900 Firm. 250-503-2462.
Motorcycles 2007 CRF 250, excellent condition. Asking $5000. 250-306-1149. 2007 Kawasaki 450, 4 stroke, new tires, exc.cond. $3900. 780-240-1171, 250-545-7867.
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To family & friends & all who helped celebrate my 90th birthday. The good wishes, cards, flowers, gifts and honorariums I received were beyond my expectations. Help for set up & clean up was very much appreciated. Special thanks to: Vernon Morning Star, Bakers Dozen, Vernon Flower Shop, St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Ladies League and to Father Andriy for a beautiful mass. Everyone made my day very memorable and special!!! God Bless you all!!
Stella Stanishewsky
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Trucks & Vans
CHROME CLASSIC, 74 Shovelhead custom, $$$ in upgrades, extras. Must see, $8500 firm. (250)838-0590
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip $2 - $12/each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
1999 GMC 2500 4x4, ex-cab, s/b, V8 auto, very good cond. $5900. (250)503-0320 2001 Dodge Caravan, good cond. 184K, p/w, Special add. 5dr, CD $4500, 250-308-9764 2001 Dodge Ram, 2500, diesel, SLT, ex-cab, good cond in/out, $9,500 (250)306-5362 2001 FORD SPORT TRUCK
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Snowmobiles
1999 Polaris 400, c/w winch & with or without snowplow. Exc. cond. $3995 / $3195. 250-379-2782, 250-308-6723. 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 Honda Foreman 500 Lift kit, 1.5”, brand new, $140 OBO (250)308-2880
2001 RMK 800, 153” track, to many after markets to list. $3300 Firm. 250-546-6563. 2001 Skidoo 700 Highmark, 151” Track. 1500k’’s! $3500 250-938-5292 WANTED: 1989-92 Polaris Indy 500’’s, & any vintage racing snowmobiles. (250)838-6942
Recreational/Sale 1997 Monaco Dynasty Duke LE Coach, 40’, 325 turbo cummings, 7.5 generator, new batteries & tires, mint cond. $40,000. (250)689-0945 2007 32’ Komfort travel trailer, with 12’ slide, model 281, all aluminum frame, exc. cond. $17,500. 250-545-3238 See our website for pics. www.newhorizonrvrentals.com Hookup & go 1992 Chev 3/4ton w/1988 25’ Prowler 5th Wheel. Both in great shape $7500 OBO (250)542-6399
Sport Utility Vehicle 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, blk, 6cyl, auto, full load, new front end, new brakes $3200 obo 250-545-5613 2008 TOYOTA Rav4 Ltd, 45k, winter tires incl. $25,900. 764-1595eves, 861-7849 days
Trucks & Vans 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.
FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. With or without papers. 250-938-6777
1996 Ford passenger van, licensed for 11, roof rack & ladder, 208,000k, $5000. 250-545-4280 1996 windstar van, 207,000kms, PS, PB, PW, cruise, A/C, 7seats, good cond, asking $1400 obo. 250-260-7936, 250-309-4623.
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4x4,auto trans, new tires, grey exterior, black interior, 158,000 kms. $9,999. obo. 250-826-0680. 2003 Ford Ranger, 2WD, exc/cond, 4cyl, 2.3L, 5-spd, manual, low kms, $5100 OBO 250-309-6554 2003 Grand Caravan, 1 owner, factory DVD, 4 winter/ summer tires, 130K, 4 captains seats, $7000. 250-545-5999 2004 Ford F150 4x4, ext-cab, S/B, V8auto, good cond $9500 Firm. (250)308-2225 2004 GMC 2500HD crew cab, duromax diesel, full load, heated leather seats, Bose stereo, DVD, leveling kit, remote start, exc.cond. 190,00kms. $24,500 obo. 250-306-8840. 2005 Ford 150 Supercrew, 134kms, looks & runs exc, loaded $12,700. 250-503-1124
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Trucks & Vans 2007 Dodge 3500 HD SLT, black, L/B, Quad-cab, 4x4, tow-pkg, exhaust brake, 6-spd, auto, 62,000kms, warranty until 150K, $35,000 OBO (250)306-1383 May trade for car + cash 2008 F350 4x4, diesel, C/C, s/b, all power options, cloth int, 35,000kms, exc cond. $29,500. 250-545-8502.
Escorts ALL Pro Escorts. Female & Male Escorts & Strippers. 24hr fast & friendly service. Cash/Visa/MC. Always hiring. Penticton:250-487-2334 Kelowna:250-860-7738 Vernon:250-542-8448 Salmon Arm:250-832-6922 www.allproescorts.com or www.allprostrippers.com ATTRACTIVE blonde, discrete, non rushed, offers sensual body massage. Incalls/outcalls. New hours. 11am-Midnight. 250-308-5946. SANDI; tall, tanned, busty, sexy blonde, in & out calls, 10am-12pm. Playmates available 250-878-1514
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NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT FOOD-PRIMARY LICENCE APPLICATION AND PATRON PARTICIPATION ENTERTAINMENT ENDORSEMENT An Application has been received from officials of the Sparkling Hill Wellness Hotel Ltd. for a Food-Primary Licence and a patron participation entertainment endorsement for: the Sparkling Hill Resort located at 888 Sparkling Place, Vernon, BC. The applicants are proposing hours of liquor sales in the Fireside Lounge, Wine Lounge, Restaurant and Multi-Purpose room from 9:00 am to 2:00 am seven days a week. The patron participant entertainment endorsement is for their Multi-Purpose room only. Pursuant to Section 11.3 of the Liquor Control & Licensing Act and Vernon Council direction, comments are being sought from the public on the above noted applications, with comments being forwarded to:
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