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teve Witvoet will be rubbing shoulders with the world’s best longtrack speed skaters at the Vancouver Olympics. The Vernon physiotherapist will also be rubbing calfs, quads and thighs to help athletes prepare to be at their best for the competition at the Richmond Olympic Oval (ROO). “My role is to provide physiotherapy care and first responder emergency care on-ice for the athletes,” said Witvoet, one of many North Okanagan volunteers helping out in Vancouver and Whistler for the Olympics, which kick off today. “I have direct contact with the athletes. I’m trying to get them to perform at their highest level.” An associate at Vernon’s North End Spine and Sports, Witvoet is using his Olympic volunteering experience towards his diploma to become a registered sports physiotherapist. Witvoet, married with two young kids, all of whom will be joining him in Vancouver for his only two days off during the Games, has volunteered with the Vernon Royals senior men’s lacrosse team, Vernon Minor Hockey’s Tier 1 midget squad and the 2008 Ford Women’s World Curling Championships. “This is my first Olympics, and, by far, it’s the biggest thing I’ve ever been involved with,” said Witvoet, who began his volunteer process by applying two years ago. “People put in their names, then went through more steps as the Games got closer, things like telephone interview. I was onsite for orientation last week.” Witvoet will see all of the
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Glenn Bond, nordic director at Silver Star Mountain Resort, (above) will be the lone North American working with Atomic’s (skis) services team out of Austria, during cross-country and biathlon competitions at Whistler Olympic Park. Vernon’s Melanie Tighe-Lovsin (below) will be checking accreditation at the freestyle skiing and snowboard events at Cypress Mountain during the Vancouver Olympics.
long-track speed skating at the ROO, and plans to take in women’s hockey and men’s curling with his family. ■ Zane Klym also got an up-close look at the ROO this week, and the security involved with the Olympics. The Vernon Canadian Mental Health Employee is also getting a very private yet mandatory look at some of the athletes as he volunteers with anti-doping. “I’ve been doing some drug testing at the ROO,
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starting with the speed skaters, then I’m off to Vancouver and the athletes’ village,” said Klym. “They’ve got us bouncing around to different venues.” Klym, who will be in the Lower Mainland for a full month conducting antidoping tests, got involved in the procedure through his general practitioner about 12 years ago. “He asked me if I wanted to come along as a chaperone, which means I would witness the passing of an athlete’s sample, and it kind of evolved from there,” said Klym, who is working hard to cope with the pain of being away from his five-month-old son, Robert Andrew, and partner, Jill, for the first time. “I’ve done the tests, written exams, practical exams and it just kind of fell into my lap.” What has surprised Klym the most so far into his Olympic gig is the level of security. “Just trying to get into the
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building, we were diverted as the roads are already closed,” he said. “We had a road check to make sure our parking pass is valid, we go another 400 yards and there’s an RCMP car with lights flashing. They check to make sure our identification and accreditation is valid. Once verified, we get another security check.” ■ Speaking of accreditation, Vernon’s Melanie TigheLovsin has the volunteer job of checking accreditation of athletes, media and FIS (skiing) officials at the start gate area at ski events on West Vancouver’s Cypress Mountain. In a text message Tuesday, Tighe-Lovsin got her first on-site look at the mountain which will host freestyle skiing and snowboard events without a great deal of snow. “It’s not to worry, they have enough snow and they have dry ice underneath the snow to keep it cold,” wrote Tighe-Lovsin, who applied to be a volunteer a couple of
years ago. Tighe-Lovsin spent part of the week taking in the Olympic atmosphere. “I spent Monday walking around downtown, checked out the various sites and talked to people,” she said. “The mood over everyone is great. Lots of excitement, people are friendly. I met volunteers from Ontario and even Switzerland. “I met locals who said they were not excited before, but they are now. There are many people walking around with Olympic ID, including lots of media and RCMP, and volunteers in their turquoise outfits.” Now, as she prepares to help out with the competition, Tighe-Lovsin said the focus is all on the athletes. “They have trained hard, they are committed to their sport, I wish them all success,” she said. “This is such a thrill to be here.” ■ Armstrong city councillor Ryan Nitchie is blogging his Olympic experience as a volunteer with event services as a host at the athletes’ village. “The Skytrain ride (for my first shift) was my first experience in public wearing the bright blue volunteer suit,” wrote Nitchie. “The reception I received on the Skytrain ride was wonderful. Complete strangers coming up to me and asking me questions about what I was doing, where I was volunteering. “There certainly was an air of excitement everywhere down here.” Nitchie, an Askew’s Foods employee and executive member with the senior lacrosse Armstrong Shamrocks, has also been people-watching. “I met (Canadian gold medal figure skater hopeful)
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Hannah Stanley (left), a Grade 7 student, and Grade 6 student Nicole Olsen tow Grade 3 student Jacob Brewer on a bed sheet in St. James School’s version of the luge event at its mock Olympics.
Taxi Saver program back in service RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A squeaky wheel got a vital program for the disabled back on course. Vernonites that use the Taxi Saver program have been told it will immediately resume although it had been postponed because of a lack of money. “I’m very happy,� said Karen Wheeler, who has a seizure disorder and depends on Taxi Saver to get around. Vernon clients were informed at the end of January that no coupons would be distributed until April 1 because the program had reached its budget for the current fiscal year. To protest the move, Wheeler began making calls to B.C. Transit, which oversees the program, and an article appeared in The Morning Star Feb. 5. She received notice Wednesday that Taxi Saver was being reinstated before April 1.
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“I wonder whose feathers I rubbed the right way for them to make a decision like this?� — Karen Wheeler “I wonder whose feathers I rubbed the right way for them to make a decision like this?� said Wheeler. Under the program, clients with mobility issues 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. About 275 letters of the program’s cancellation were sent out to Vernon area residents, and they are now being contacted about the reversed decision.
“We really do apologize to our customers who were inconvenienced,� said Joanna Morton, with B.C. Transit. Morton says the decision to begin selling Taxi Saver coupons again was made after the agency looked at its financial status. “It was proactive planning and we saw savings in other parts of the budget and namely with fuel savings,� she said. With the program back on track for the remainder of the 2009/10 fiscal year, Wheeler wants assurances that such situations won’t occur in the future. “They should be able to budget properly,� she said. According to Morton, demands for the service are under review by B.C. Transit. “Looking into the 2010/11 fiscal year, we’re definitely going to look at the budget and whether there is enough money allocated to the program,� she said.
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Charging grads a fee for using Polson Park as a backdrop is getting a rough ride. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee tabled a proposed policy Thursday that would have covered parking in parks for special events. Schools would have been billed $315 each for parking control staff while graduates take part in an annual tradition of having their pictures taken in Polson Park. “It’s just another way to extract some money,� said director Patrick Nicol. “You should be able to take photos of your kids in the park. This Paula Harned (money) will just come out of the families.� While staff stated parking controls are needed to ensure public safety, director Jim Garlick also opposed the plan. “This is part of the community,� he said. “If we have to start nickel and diming every one using a park, I’m not sure we’re providing a service.� In a written report to the board, parks and recreation manager Al McNiven stated that because the internal roads and some green areas become clogged with vehicles, pedestrians are put at risk. “As a result access routes for emergency vehicles are congested to the point where emergency vehicles would not be able to access the site,� he said. Instead of proceeding with the policy, a decision was made to table the matter until a review of the parks and recreation service is completed. The review could lead to GVAC’s responsibility for some parks changing. GVAC will also contact Greater Vernon’s secondary schools about parking concerns in Polson Park and see if options can be found, such as parking at nearby sites. “It’s good to create some guidelines. It’s all about communications,� said director Paula Harned, who is concerned that any fees would negatively impact students and parents. “We should try every effort first before we hire people to manage the issue.�
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Boil water lifted in Lavington RICHARD ROLKE
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bathing but action was required after the contamination. “Our main objective was to ensure the public’s health was safe.” Most residents can now drink out of the tap again but a water quality advisory means people with weakened immune systems, the elderly and children should still boil their water for drinking, washing produce, making beverages and brushing teeth. Besides shutting down the well source, NORD has disinfected its reservoirs and lines because of the contamination. The decision to
remove the boil water advisory was made after more than 400 bacterial samples were collected from the distribution system and 70 homes and nine businesses. “We will be continuing with a few more households and looking at a few more places within the system for sampling,” said Clark. NORD has not been informed by the Ministry of Environment if a specific source for the contamination has been identified. “It’s under investigation and they still have a few more things they want to look at,” she said.
One possible source may be livestock feces. The regional district also hasn’t decided if the Antwerp Springs well source will be reopened or if it will be mothballed. “We have to decide if we put it over to irrigation or if there’s the ability to put it over to public consumption,” said Clark.
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Considerable concern continues around a residential development owned by the City of Vernon. About 28 people attended a public hearing Monday on the proposed rezoning of 69 acres near Okanagan Avenue to allow for 1,000 units of market and attainable housing. “We feel it’s a done deal,” said Lynn Whiskin, who lives on Apollo Road. “At no point have we been able to say we don’t want it.” Whiskin fears the development will disrupt wildlife and a potential 3,000 new residents could change the lifestyle of the neighbourhood. “There is no benefit to existing residents,” she said. Dale Keegstra is opposed to a clustering of multi-family units near his Longacre Drive home. “My house, that has the feel of the country, will have a lot of people looking right down on it,” he said. Other residents questioned increased traffic and the impact on pedestrians on Okanagan Avenue. “There’s no sidewalks. You take your life into your own hands now,” said Phil Bailey. Don House demanded that infrastructure be installed first so Apollo Road and other roads can handle more traffic.
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Pesticides pulled from parks RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Weeds may become more prevalent in Coldstream parks. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has approved a plan Thursday that will see no herbicides and pesticides used in parks in the district. “In Coldstream in 2010, you will learn to live with the weeds,” said Al McNiven, parks and recreation general manager. Alternate controls for weeds will not be considered by the committee until the 2011 budget. Jim Garlick, Coldstream director, believes the approach will identify how serious the
“Let’s go a year and see what happens.” — Jim Garlick weed problem actually is and whether chemical applications are needed. “It will be an opportunity to get some true information,” he said. “Let’s go a year and see what happens and then we can make a better decision on to ban pesticides or not to ban.” The board has also accepted recommendations for chemical controls in Vernon parks.
This year, herbicides will not be used within 30 metres of playground equipment and picnic tables. The application of RoundUp on shale and hard surface areas will be reduced from three times a year to twice, and the top dressing of playing fields will be done as deemed necessary. “This follows through with what came forward from the
city,” said Buffy Baumbrough, Vernon director. Baumbrough believes there is a need to reduce pesticides in public areas because of potential health risks that they present. “There is tremendous public support.” However, other options to maintain healthy fields come at a price. A recent city report indicated that switching to integrated pest management could see weed control costs at Lakeview Park climb from $50 a year to $9,000. “There are huge budget implications in terms of turf management,” said Baumbrough.
Interested purchasers look at railway line ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Three unidentified groups have expressed an interest in purchasing all or parts of 32 miles of rail line between Armstrong and Sicamous. The line has been closed since Sept. 1, 2009, and is to be discontinued by Canadian Pacific Railway if no buyer is found. “All I can say is we had three people who made expressions of interest in the line,” said CP spokesman Kevin Hrysak. “We are in discussions relating to the line, but all of the discussions are confidential.” Hrysak did say that all three expressions of interest came from British Columbia. According to the Canada Transport Act, CP Rail and those who expressed interest can negotiate in good faith for up to six months. “We’re well into the process,” said Hrysak. “I’m not exactly sure of a termination date for negotiations. As I stated, we’re in confidential discussions at the moment.” If the expressions of interest had been deemed not credible, CP Rail has said the next step in the discontinuation process is to offer the line for sale to governments. That would start with the federal government,
“We are in discussions relating to the line.” — Kevin Hrysak then the provincial government and, finally, to
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n the news business, we love statistics. We’ll throw them into any story, given half a chance. A teacher who has been in the classroom for 40 years, a couple who has been married 65 years, the statistical chances of the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease. Not to mention sports stats, from baseball’s RBIs to number of goals scored by an NHL player. So of course, imagine my delight that my favourite daily escape from life’s trials and tribulations is celebratKatherine Mortimer ing its 50th anniversary this year. Yes, Coronation Street has been airing on television continuously for 50 years. Mock me if you will (many people do, and to them, I say: I don’t give a toss). But there are few places where pathos and humour combine with brilliant acting and writing so seamlessly. U.S. soaps can’t begin to compare with the British soap that comes from the Granada studios and is broadcast on CBC in Canada. Set in fictional Manchester suburb Weatherfield, the show first aired Dec. 9, 1960, depicting a slice of life in northern England, its residents, the local pub, corner shop and newsagent. Even today, where there is a little more glamour among some of the younger actors, there is still very little Botox to be found on many of the actors. Their hair is messy, they smoke, they drink, they mix leopard print with stripes. For me, though, it all began in 1998. My sister had been a Corrie fan for years, and was always hoping to lure me with its charms. I always managed to resist. But when I found myself in the middle of the worst tragedy I’d ever experienced — the loss of our baby — I needed an escape from the grief that overwhelmed me from the minute I woke up until I went to bed at night. With my husband at work, my mom moved
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in for awhile to take care of me. She’d make me a cup of tea, served up with a few biscuits, and for 30 minutes a day I escaped into another world. For half an hour, my mind was briefly removed from the intensity of my grief. Of course, by the time I returned to work, still grieving, but with the healing slowly beginning, I was hooked on the show. In those days, it was on during the day, so I set up my VCR and taped the episodes. This was pre-parenthood, so I could watch whenever I wanted. Now, with a young child, I record the Sunday Omnibus (2 1/2 hours) and dole it out in small chunks throughout the week. It’s hard not to laugh with lines such as the one uttered by acid-tongued character Blanche Hunt (the late, great Maggie Jones) to her son-inlaw, Ken Barlow: “You’re going to have to learn to take pleasure in the misfortunes of others, Ken, or you’re going to have a very miserable old age.” Or Gail Platt, on discovering her latest husband is a serial killer, “You’re Norman Bates with a briefcase.” But amidst the humour, the show has touched on the serious, with topics ranging from miscarriage to murder, from homosexuality to one of prime time television’s first transgendered characters. On the 40th anniversary of The Street, the Prince of Wales paid a visit to the set, and pulled a pint in the Rovers Return. To celebrate 50 years, the Duchess of Cornwall dropped by to visit with the cast, walk the fabled cobbles of Corrie and yes, pull a pint. Apparently I’m not alone in my harmless addiction. Sir Anthony Hopkins has said, “Life isn’t worth living if I miss an episode.” And if we’re talking statistics: Google the show, and you get 1,950,000 results. Google Coronation Street blogs, and you find close to one million. Once in awhile, we all need a little escape from the real world that we’re confronted with every day. So here’s to another 50 years of serving up pints and Betty’s Hot Pot.
The countdown that has seemingly been going on forever, in reality it’s been about six-and-ahalf years since the famed announcement, is finally at an end. The Games are here. The Vancouver Winter Olympic Games begin with the opening ceremonies tonight and the city, Whistler, the province, the country and indeed, a good chunk of the world, is abuzz with excitement. The party that took years of planning and hundreds of millions of dollars to get to this point is finally, almost painfully, set to debut to the world. Who will light the cauldron tonight at B.C. Place Stadium? Betty Fox (along with her son Terry magically brought to life through high-tech wizardry)? Hockey great and Canada’s face to much of the rest of the world, Wayne Gretzky? Both perfectly acceptable and appropriate choices, as would an unknown average Canadian who is as excited about playing host to the world as the next person. Certainly the debate about the cost and inconvenience of these Games will go on for some time, but for the next 17 days, and indeed, beyond into the Paralympic Games, the focus should be on being good hosts to the world. We hope everyone enjoys them immensely and in a safe manner and that Vancouver, Whistler and British Columbia shine golden in the spotlight. Certainly a little snow wouldn’t hurt, and the rain’s a bit of a drag, but it’s nothing Canadian hospitality can’t overcome. Hopefully. And although we’re hosts, that doesn’t mean we can’t cheer on the home team to our best showing yet. Let the Games begin. Go, Canada, go.
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t is very disappointing to see from a number of recently published letters to the editor that the “Climate Change Denial Industry” has been successful in fooling a number of local people into believing that there still exists some kind of debate among reputable climate scientists about the human causes of global climate change. We are especially concerned that local MP, Colin Mayes, has seen fit to spread climate change denial rhetoric in letters to his constituents, a message that is counter to both the official policy of the Government of Canada and the well-recognized international scientific consensus that human activities, and specifically the excessive production of greenhouse gases like CO2, are the causal factor in global warming. In letters to constituents, Mr. Mayes argues that only “a few scientists say that CO2 is causing the planet to warm” and while he agrees that “climate warming is happening,” he argues “just what the cause is has yet to be substantiated.” Subsequent to this MP’s climate change denial activities being reported widely in the media, including in The Morning Star, a number of other correspondents have repeated similar climate change denial rhetoric. For example, letter writer Larry Gilchrist (“MP's approach an asset”, Jan. 12) states: “there is no consensus among leading scientists about global warming.” Letter writer Vic Porcher (“Climate Change,” Jan. 20) suggests that readers consult information presented by the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine on its website, which denies anthropogenic climate change and “has the support of 31,000 scientists from
around the world.” It is important for readers to know the difference between unsubstantiated statements about global climate change ‘published’ on a webpage — something that anyone with a little bit of money, a computer, and some basic writing skills can do regardless of their scientific credentials or the validity of their pronouncements — and statements made in scholarly articles reporting on the outcomes of scientific studies and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals such as Science and Nature. Peer review, in which a scientist’s research is subjected to the review of others who are experts in the same field, is the gold standard by which scientists judge the validity of truth claims in science. In contrast, almost no respectable scientist would consider a ‘blog’ or a webpage on the internet to be a very reliable source of scientific information without further investigation. Let’s look into some of these sources of climate change denial. Mr. Mayes suggests that his constituents read Climate Confusion, written by Roy Spencer, an author
MAYOR BASHING Here we go again with The Morning Star getting its mayor bashing pen out. Two hundred and eighty dollars and a federal case is made out of it. Two hundred and eighty dollars and of course this amount is mentioned in the same article as the $2.3 million divided by 2 (why not say 1.15 million, not a big enough number I guess) that is a shortfall for funding in the area.
with problematic links to industry. He is listed as an author for the Heartland Institute, a Libertarian (far right) U.S. think-tank that has received $561,500 from ExxonMobil since 1998 to assist with climate change denial activities. The Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine (OISM) that was mentioned in Vic Porcher’s letter was founded by Arthur Robinson, a chemist with no expertise in climate science. It co-published with the Exxon-funded George C. Marshall Institute the infamous “Oregon Petition” claiming to have collected thousands of signatures from respected scientists denying global warming. The US National Academy of Science released the following statement about the OISM petition: “The petition project was a deliberate attempt to mislead scientists and to rally them in an attempt to undermine support for the Kyoto Protocol. The petition was not based on a review of the science of global climate change, nor were its signers experts in the field of climate science.”
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Such links between climate change denial and those with vested interests in the status quo suggest that deniers might not be truthfully representing the status of scientific consensus on climate change. So just what is the scientific consensus on global warming? A clear majority of the world’s climate scientists now agree that global warming is happening, and such warming is being caused by the increased amounts of greenhouse gases being emitted into the atmosphere by human activities. Since 2001, 32 national science academies representing thousands of scientists joined together to issue joint declarations confirming anthropogenic global warming. Since 2007, no scientific body of national or international standing has argued against anthropogenic global warming. In 2009 the national science academies of the G8+5 nations issued a declaration that “climate change is happening even faster than previously estimated; global CO2 emissions since 2000 have been higher than even the highest predictions, Arctic sea ice has been melting at rates much faster than predicted, and the rise in the sea level has become more rapid.” Clearly, it is time to start demanding more leadership from our politicians. At the very least, they must stop imperiling our future and that of our children by acknowledging the scientific consensus on climate change and not burying their heads in the sand when it comes to global warming. Dr. Lawrence Berg, Dr. Jon Corbett, Dr. Ulrich Best, UBC - Okanagan
functions on your behalf? Lots of these functions happen in time slots most of us would consider well beyond our quitting time, not to mention on weekends. So here is a novel idea, how about the next time you see him extend a hand and thank him for the time and effort he puts in on your behalf, if you are sincere I know he would appreciate it. Two hundred and eighty dollars. Must have been a slow news week. Brian Litzenberger
LOST CAMERA On Jan. 26, my son attended the Olympic torch celebrations in Polson Park. He called it his special day, as he was going to see a once in a lifetime event - the Olympic Torch. During the excitement, he misplaced his small red Canon Power Shot camera. He went back to try to find it and couldn't. As it did have a label with his name and phone number on it, he asks me everyday if anyone has phoned about it. I know that it is unlikely to be returned. My son, however, believes that people are good, and will return his camera. I am writing this in the hope that my cynicism will be proved wrong, and someone will return a boy's prize possession. I think it is unlikely, but I hope I am wrong. Bob Cail
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A proposed highdensity, residential/ commercial development for Falkland has some residents concerned it would be too big for the village. Residents were allowed to give input at a Jan. 26 public hearing and many of the well over 100 people in attendance spoke against the idea. The development site is just behind Westwynd drive and extends as far west as Falkland Dump Road. It would provide space for 19 singlefamily and 32 multiplefamily dwellings on two lots. There would be additional space for commercial properties. Falkland resident Joan Elmont says she’s not against development per se but believes the high-density approach to the site is wrong for Falkland. “It’s virtually building a new village inside the current one,” she said, adding there are logistical flaws in the
“They don’t want growth.” — Rene Talbot plan as well. “There’s one entry and one exit. And the road isn’t as wide as a street in Vernon. Nowhere near.” At the public meeting, Elmont told the Columbia Shuswap Regional District the narrow driveway proposed doesn’t allow for mass evacuations in the case of a forest fire or other emergency. Elmont, who is 80 and moved to Falkland from Alberta last summer, says a developer came around to residents last year to discuss the proposal but it was in the middle of a work day and most folks weren’t aware of it. She has been on a campaign to inform her neighbours since then. She says most have
trouble with the highdensity idea but aren’t against development as a rule. “This is a tiny village and people move here because it’s a tiny village. If we wanted to live in a high-density area, we would have moved to Vernon.” A CSRD report includes concerns from the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Agriculture about emergency vehicle access and water licensing respectively but developer Ken Kranrod of Falkland Construction says his group has addressed those and that the proposal is merely in the rezoning stage. “If we wanted to go to the subdivision stage, there’s lots to go before
dirt can be moved,” he said. “We’re far from that.” Currently, the lot is zoned for general commercial and single- and two-family residential and could have been developed as such. Kranrod, whose company has owned the land since the 1970s, hopes the development will be rezoned to offer affordable housing options to seniors. If the project goes ahead, he doesn’t think it will adversely affect Falkland “I tried to impress upon the folks (at the public meeting), it’s their community, (this is) not to detract from the community, it’s supposed to enhance the community.” Kranrod also believes the development would attract medical services for seniors and would strengthen water pressure for the entire village because of accompanying upgrades to the water system. Area D director Rene Talbot would like the
Police issue alert after suspicious incident ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Vernon RCMP and staff at Fulton Secondary are issuing concerns about a suspicious occurrence near the school Wednesday. Police report that shortly before 10:30 a.m., a Grade 12 female student was parking her car on Tern Place, off Fulton Road, when she was approached by a man after exiting her vehicle. “The man said to the girl, ‘you should come with me,’” said Vernon RCMP spokesman Gord Molendyk. “The man was not aggressive towards the students, he was about three-to-four-feet away from her.” The young woman returned to her car, jumped in, locked the doors and drove into the school grounds. She was unharmed. Molendyk said the man was not seen from again, and that the student had not seen him before. Fulton vice-principal Jeff Huggins sent a notice home to parents in regards to the incident, and
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There wasn’t room for one more kid to fit into the lodge at Sovereign Lake on Saturday. They were there to ask the Swiss team what it is like to be an Olympian just days before the Games start. When the Swiss biathlete experts were asked if they were nervous. Thomas Frei responded that he wasn’t. “It was his job.” For the athletes, this is their time to shine. These athletes have been working hard to get ready for the Olympics, and they are focused. Going to the Olympics, however, they have a few more concerns to think about. The athletes are a bit nervous about the IOC photo regulations that come in to effect just before the Games and ban advertising of non-official sponsors. Despite being weary about their photos being taken with the correct sponsor logo showing, these Swiss athletes are more than happy to inspire the kids in the community they are training in. In their official team uniform, the Swiss team members answered all of the kids’ questions, sometimes answering the same question two or three times. Many questions were asked, such as, “Who was your favorite skier growing up?” and “What food do you eat?” To which Frei responded, “Bjorn Daehlie and “Everything.” The kids asked what their favorite area to ski
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JAN. 28, theft of a bike in the 4300 block of 32nd Street. A bright orange Brody mountain bike was stolen. It was not locked at the time of the theft. (10-1810) JAN. 27, theft from a vehicle in the area of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. A window was smashed and a purse containing Id and credit cards was stolen. (10-1743) JAN. 27, B&E and theft to a cabin in the Alexis Beach area of Westside Road. Windows were removed to gain access. A lot of damage was done to the cabin. At the time of the report it is not known if anything was stolen. (10-1741) JAN. 26, theft from a vehicle in the 7400 block of Fleming Road. An iPod was stolen. (10-1682) JAN. 25, B&E and theft to a residence in the 4200 block of 13th Street. The rear glass sliding door was pried open. Jewelry, including three pairs of diamond earrings, a pair of sapphire earrings, three diamond rings, a watch and a tennis bracelet, was stolen. (10-1623) JAN. 25, theft from a cabin in the 6800 block of Westside Road A flat screen TV, pots and pans, a stereo, several paintings and some furnishings, were stolen. (10-1612) JAN. 23, theft from a vehicle in the 3200 block of 31st Street. A back window was smashed, and a Tri Star vacuum was stolen. (10-1482) JAN. 20, theft from the Silver Star Resort. A backpack containing two back country kits, avalanche probes and transceivers were stolen. (10-1297) JAN. 18, theft from a vehicle in the 3700 block of Commonage Road in Vernon. A Kenwood CD player and amplifier, a Canon digital camera and a large number of CDs were stolen. (10-1157)
CITY OF ARMSTRONG PUBLIC NOTICE OF ROAD RESTRICTIONS
Residents are needed if a new community garden is to take root in Vernon. Interested gardeners and potential committee members can attend a meeting at the Schubert Centre Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the project at the former West Vernon school site. “Community gardens are very nurturing and social environments that connect us to nature and each other, while providing a healthy source of great tasting food,” said Wendy Aasen, with the Food Action Society. Aasen believes the West Vernon site will provide opportunities for the many seniors living in that area. “If all goes as planned, there will be a new community garden growing as early as this spring,” she said. However, a committed group of residents is needed to develop and operate the site. Presently, there are community gardens on Pleasant Valley Road and on East Hill. “Gardeners interested in registering at either of the two currently operating gardens can do so at the recreation complex once the spring leisure
guide is released later this month,” said Aasen. For more information, call Aasen at 250542-6920 or e-mail wendyaasen@shaw.ca
A real rose dipped in real gold! Nothing outshines it for Valentine’s Day! A very special gift for a very special woman. A real 12” longstemmed rose, preserved and dipped in real 24K gold. Each rose is unique (no two are alike) and like your love for her, it will last forever. Also… available in other co colours ou s
’s Gregory
FINE JEWELLERY
250-545-7570 3107 - 30th Avenue, Downtown Vernon (beside Nolan’s Pharmasave) www.gregorysfinejewellery.com
8 DAYS ONLY • FEB. 11 TO 20 In Conjunction j With
5
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20% OFF
INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE ALL WINE KITS ON SALE!
Pursuant to Bylaw #1370 (Traffic and Parking Regulations), all roads within the City of Armstrong are limited to 70% of Legal Axle Loading, except for the following named roads which are limited to 100% Legal Axle Loading:
4 Week Wine Kits* ......from $3995
Smith Drive Smith Drive to Hwy 97A Pleasant Valley Road Pleasant Valley Boulevard Bridge Street Wood Avenue from Bridge Street West Mill Street
*In stock take-home wine kits only.
These restrictions are effective from 1:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11th, 2010 until further notice. Please pay attention to the posted signs. Public Works Department
6 Week Wine Kits* ......from
79
$
FOOD MARKET “Proudly Independent — Locally Owned ed & Operated” by Butcher Boys Ent. Ltd.
BOTTOM CHICKEN ROUND ROASTS BREASTS CUT FROM ALBERTA GRAIN FED BEEF, AA OR BETTER, AGED A MINIMUM 21 DAYS.
BACK ATTACHED. FRESH LOCALLY PRODUCED COLONIAL FARMS PRODUCT
Butcher Boys Trimmed Lean
Butcher Boyys Priced
2.99 2.99
LB..
LB..
COME SHOP OP FOR YOUR MEA MEAT EATT … WH WHERE HER EREE THE QUALITYY AND SERVICE CCA CAN CAN’T N’T BEE BBEA BEAT! EAT!
PEPPERONI NI SAUSAGE PORK SHOULDER PEPPERON RINGS BUTT ROASTS FREYBE. ASSORTED VARIETIES. EXCLUDES TURKEY AND CHICKEN
FRESH CANADIAN PORK. ALSO PORK SHOULDER BUTT STEAKS, BONE-IN … $2.49/LB.
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5.99
EA.
SALMON FIL FILLETS
2.49
COHO. FROZEN. CRYOVA CRYOVACED
Buttcher Boys Priced
7.99
LB. BUTC BUTCHER CHER BOYS BREAD
1 1.19 6 1 1.89 ENGLISH ENGL LISH BAY COOKIES 3.99 3
GRIMM'S. ASSORTED VARIETIES
Butcher Boys Priced 500 GR
EA..
BUTCHERR BOYS LARGE KAISER BUNS
WHITE O OR 60% WHOLE WHEAT.....
FOR
ASSORTED VARIETIES ............................ DOZ. ASSORTE
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CHEESE
8.99
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750 GR
RISTORANTE & CASA DI MAMA ASSORTED VARIETIES
2 9.00
Butcher Boys Priced ASST GR
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MARGARINE
IMPERIAL QUARTERS
Butcher Boys Priced 1.36 KG MINUTE MAID
PIZZA
2 7.00 FOR
ORANGE JUICE
FREYBE ..................... .................. 100 GR
ROAST ST BEEF GARLIC OR NO GARLIC ... 100 GR
213 GR
2 2.00 FOR
SUGAR
4.99
Butcher Boys Priced 4 KG
BEST GOURMET ASSORTED VARIETIES
COFFEE
6.99
Butcher Boys Priced 1 KG
KELLOGGS NUTRI GRAIN
CEREAL BARS
2 3.00 3 5.00 2 5.00 YOGURT MIRACLE WHIP 3.99 2 5.00 2 9.00 POTATO CHIPS SOUP PEROGIES 3 2.00 2 5.00 2 5.00 TORTILLA CHIPS HOT CHOCOLATE MINI WHEATS 3.99 3.99 2 5.00 SEEDLESS GRAPES
FROZEN. ASSORTED VARIETIES.
FOR
REGULAR AND MINI ASSORTED VARIETIES
ASSORTED VARIETIES
Butcher Boys Priced
FOR
355 ML
ASST GR
295 GR
DAIRYLAND
COKE, SPRITE & CANADA DRY GINGER ALE
KRAFT
ASSORTED VARIETIES. ASSORTED FLAVOURS.
FOR
650 GR
REGULAR AND DIET, ALL FLAVOURS. + DEP & 12 PACK ENVIRO
OLD DUTCH
HEINZ
ASSORTED VARIETIES
CREAM OF MUSHROOM, VEGETABLE, TOMATO, CHICKEN NOODLE
Butcher Boys Priced 235 GR DORITOS
1.39 1.29 1 29
PINK SALMON
GRANULATED WHITE
RICE CAKES
QUAKER
BLACK FOREST HAM
WESTERN FAMILY Butcher Boys Priced
ROGERS
5.99
• DELI •
WHITE O OR 60% WHOLE WHEAT ... 450 GR
FOR
FOR
Butcher Boys Priced
ASSORTED VARIETIES
Butcher Boys Priced
FOR
FOR
907 GR
CARNATION
ASSORTED VARIETIES
FOR
REGULAR, LIGHT, FAT FREE
CHEEMO
KELLOGGS
Butcher Boys Priced 250 GR
FOR
890 ML
284 ML
ASSORTED VARIETIES.
ASSORTED VARIETIES
Butcher Boys Priced
FAMILY PAK
850 GR
225-500 GR
CHILEAN RED OR GREEN
Butcher Boys Priced
95
SHOP EARLY, SAVE BIG
500 GR
1.69
LB.
CALIFORNIA GROWN PREMIUM CEL CELLO LLO
HOT HOUSE
BROCCOLI CROWNS HEAD LE LETTUCE PEPPERS Butcher Boys Priced
.99 .99 .99
LB.
Butcher Boys Priced
EA.
RED, YELLOW, ORANGE
LB.
Sale prices in effect from February 6 to 13, 2010
www.butcherboys.ca • orders@butcherboys.ca 4803 P.V. Road, Corner of Pleasant Valley and Silver Star Road OPEN DAILY 8:00 am - 9:00 pm • We reserve the right to limit quantities.
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9,887 H3710
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10,320
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38,360
$
‘06 SUZUKI XL7
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Sale From
Otto Gauss
Rick Speckman
2.7 L, AUTO, A/C, P. WINDOWS, P. LOCKS, ALLOYS
AWD
19,835
$
H3920
SALE TODAY
Ernie Wiesel
FMV - $18,777
17,743
$
FMV - $15,977
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H3877
14,730
$
‘06 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB
FMV - $17,977
SALE TODAY
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Sale From
For B est Se lection Come Early
V15161A
16,973
$
Trade Welco s me
‘06 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORT
AUTO, A/C, P. WINDOWS, P. LOCKS, ALLOYS
FMV - $13,777
SALE TODAY
H3957
12,263
$
Wayne Sturt
12,263
$
4X4
TACOMAS 9 TOYOTA AVAILABLE ‘06 - ‘07S
‘08 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
6 CYL, AUTO, A/C, P. WINDOWS, P. LOCKS, ALLOYS
4X4
FMV - $26,977
SALE TODAY
H3941
25,870
$
• 7 - 4x4’s • 2 - 2WD’s • Most with A/C • Come early for best selection
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*All mileages quoted as highway based on
VERNON
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17,530
Chris Thibault
Tim Proctor
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Harvey Eller takes some time out to take part in the Art Beat drop-in session Sunday at the Vernon Winter Carnival Golden Anniversary Party at the Recreation Complex Auditorium. Marissa Sanborn, four, (below) spends some time checking out the 1934 Ford Ladder Truck (Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first) at the party.
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PHOTO SUBMITTED
Custom Drywall’s Darrell Akselson (inside) begs for his freedom after being jailed for not wearing his Carnival badge, while Vernon Winter Carnival Cops Brian Pierrot (left) and Cors Verhage turn deaf ears during the popular Carnival Arrest The Best fun event.
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OFFER ENDS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH AT 6:00PM 2))(5 (1'6 6$785'$< )(%58$5< 7+ $7 30 OUR SALES STAFF www.vernonhyundai.com
Stk #HU292525
22,888 $ 2,500
20,388
9,995 2,500
SALE PRICE
7,495
$
Stk #UH441820
www.vernonhyundai.com
6,995 2,500
SALE PRICE
$
4,495
$
www.vernonhyundai.com
5,000 2,500
2,500
$
3,995
$
Stk #UCA20350
www.vernonhyundai.com
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2008 SATURN OUTLOOK XE AWD TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
Stk #UJ110976
24,495
$
SALE PRICE
Stk #UUA16119
22,995
$
Stk #C8187123
24,995 $ 2,500
22,495
$
21,495
SALE PRICE
Stk #UA800832
11,495
$
Stk #UR630996
SALE PRICE
13,495
Stk #UF177912
22,995 $ 2,500
2006 MAZDA RX-8 Stk #U0202195
20,495
2006 CHEVY UPLANDER LS 7 psgr, 29,000 kms
SALE PRICE
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
Stk #UD147105
12,995 $ 2,500
$
10,495
$
SALE PRICE
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
21,495 $ 2,500
$
18,995
www.vernonhyundai.com
1999 GMC SIERRA SL 2500 4X4
5 speed, A/C
SALE PRICE
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
7,995 2,500
$ $
5,495
$
Stk #UC862088
SALE PRICE
Stk #UF005849
11,995 $ 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
9,495
$
SALE PRICE
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
Stk #U6118731
6,995 2,500
SALE PRICE
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
7,995 2,500
$
SALE PRICE
$
5,495
$
Stk #UB205171
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
Stk #UCA11136
5,995 2,500
$ $
3,495
$
4608 27th Street Vernon 1-877-202-3434 www.vernonhyundai.com 1-250-275-4004 *Offer valid on all vehicles except those valued under $5,000. Some restrictions may apply, see dealer for full details. Promotion not included with any other promotions. All vehicle prices plus applicable taxes.
DL6371
www.hilltopsubaru.com
www.hilltopsubaru.com
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
Stk #UC749158
12,995 $ 2,500
$
10,495
www.hilltopsubaru.com
Very clean
5,495 2,500
$
SALE PRICE
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
2,995
$
Stk #U3319459
www.hilltopsubaru.com
Stk #UTC52485
SALE PRICE
15,495 $ 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
12,995
$
2002 HONDA ACCORD Stk #UA804195
SALE PRICE
11,495 $ 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
8,995
$
LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
2007 KIA RONDO EX V6 Stk #U7100294
SALE PRICE
18,995 $ 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
16,495
$
www.hilltopsubaru.com
2009 SUBARU LEGACY SEDAN Stk #S4210875
WAS $40,440 SALE PRICE
32,495 $ 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
29,995
$
www.hilltopsubaru.com
You deserve the best and you’ll get it when you buy pre-owned at Hilltop Subaru and Vernon Hyundai. Buy a select pre-owned vehicle and you’ll get a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty that lasts for as long as you own the vehicle.* Comfort, confidence and a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty.
Fresh Trade
1991 VOLVO 740 TURBO WAGON
2004 MINI COOPER BASE
1991 CHEV CAPRICE CLASSIC
5,495 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
Stk #UW200367
2000 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i
$
SALE PRICE
2,995
SALE PRICE
8,495
$
Stk #U7600262
www.hilltopsubaru.com
10,995 $ 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
www.hilltopsubaru.com
2005 SATURN ION MID LEVEL
SALE PRICE
10,995 $ 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
8,495
$
Stk #UZ144713
www.hilltopsubaru.com
Loaded, non-recallable
1996 TOYOTA AVALON
5,495 2,500
$
SALE PRICE
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
2,995
$
Stk #UU071343
Gerry Robinson Sales Manager
Loaded, very clean
2001 FORD EXPLORER XLS
9,995 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
$
Dan Skrypnyk Subaru Salesman
$
SALE PRICE
Stk #UZA76007
Andree Kosmino Duncan McDonald Subaru Saleswoman Subaru Salesman
7,495
www.hilltopsubaru.com
Gerry Robinson Sales Manager
Andree Kosmino Duncan McDonald Subaru Saleswoman Subaru Salesman
www.hilltopsubaru.com
Dan Skrypnyk Subaru Salesman
www.hilltopsubaru.com
5 spd., 34,000 kms
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Stk #UC27886
SALE PRICE
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
9,995 2,500
$ $
7,495
$
www.hilltopsubaru.com
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX Stk #UG506941
SALE PRICE
29,995 $ 2,500
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
27,495
$
www.hilltopsubaru.com
1991 FORD F150 4X4 Low kms, 1 owner, very nice truck, price reduced
automatic
$
4,495
$
www.vernonhyundai.com
1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT CONVERTIBLE 60,000 kms, 1 owner,
V6, low kms, just arrived
5.7L, ext cab, very clean
SALE PRICE
2002 TOYOTA COROLLA CE
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1998 CHEVY MALIBU LS
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
www.hilltopsubaru.com
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www.vernonhyundai.com
15,995 $ 2,500
$
www.hilltopsubaru.com
Premier package
$
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
www.hilltopsubaru.com
www.vernonhyundai.com
Loaded, upgraded with AMG accessories
13,995 $ 2,500
www.hilltopsubaru.com
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
2002 MERCEDES C240 ELEGANCE
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
SALE PRICE
www.vernonhyundai.com
Leather, sunroof, loaded
$
“Stow n Go”
23,995 $ 2,500
$
Stk #UU002495
2003 HONDA ACCORD EXL
$10,000 in extras, DVD, lift kit, 20” chrome wheels
22,495
$
TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
www.vernonhyundai.com
2004 CHEVY COLORADO LT “CREW CAB” TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT
SALE PRICE
JAPANESE ENGINEERED VEHICLES STANDARD WITH
OFFER ENDS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH AT 6:00PM 2))(5 (1'6 6$785'$< )(%58$5< 7+ $7 30
$
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Low kms, this vehicle was not affected by recall, must see
25,495 $ 2,500
5-star governmen government crash test safety rati ratingsW.
www.vernonhyundai.com
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID
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Hang gliders return to Lumby for national finals Morning Star Staff
The 2010 Canadian National Hang Gliding Championships will be hosted June 13 to 19 by the Lumby Air Force Flying Club. The event will be based at the main landing zone at the Freedom Flight Park at the edge of Lumby on Mabel Lake Road. It will follow the fifth annual Lumby Air Races, June 11 to 13, which has always been held in conjunction with Lumby Days and includes both hang gliders and paragliders. Both competitions are triangle, rectangle and open distance races measured by GPS equipment carried on board each glider and scored at the end of each day. Pilots will take off from Coopers Launch overlooking Lumby 3,500 feet above sea level and circle up in rising thermal currents over the Silver Star area to heights of up to 12,500 feet before racing around 25-km, 50-km and 100-km courses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the most fun (places) to watch are at the launch or the landing,â&#x20AC;? said Lumby Air Force director and events organizer Randy Rauck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage people to bring binoculars.â&#x20AC;? This national event will draw Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best pilots on high-performance racing wings made of various lightweight materials. Pilots from around the world are also expected to visit the area. They will compete and earn world points for the next Hang Gliding World Championships in Sigillo, Italy in 2011. This will be the eighth time Lumby has been chosen the Canadian National Hang Gliding Championships in the last 34 years, confirming that Lumby is one of the best places to fly hang gliders in Canada. It is expected that world record hang glider flights will fall in Lumby. The town is becoming known as a hot spot for hang gliding
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Stangs fall in Coca-Cola opener BRENT MUTIS Morning Star Staff
When you’re the host team of a big hockey tournament, it’s standard practice to take the early game on the first day. For the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs, that meant rising before the sun to be at Civic Arena for an 8 a.m. puck drop Thursday as they faced the Edmonton North West Zone Renegades in the 39th annual Coca-Cola Pee Wee Invitational Tournament. After coming out on the short end of a 5-2 decision, Mustangs’ head coach Keith Chase said the early start was not a factor for his team. “The support you get from the town, people that really don’t see minor hockey games much during the year, they make a point of coming here,” said Chase, who won the tournament as a player in 1980. “Our guys were definitely pumped for this.” It was instead a five-minute stretch at the start of the second period that sealed the Mustangs’ fate. Already up 1-0 on a first-period goal by Andrew Marshall, Edmonton’s Matt Dykstra, Brayden Burke and Josh Michener scored in rapid succession to build a lead that Vernon could not overcome despite some desperate play late in the game. Burke, the Edmonton captain who wound up scoring 2+2, tallied another to make it 5-0 before Vernon could respond. “There was about five minutes there in the second period where we really kind of let go and lost our mental focus and they scored three quick goals there,” said Mustangs’ captain Alex McGovern. Edmonton coach Cal Wall agreed that was the difference in an otherwise tightly contested game. “I think our turning point in our game is our guys started to put some back pressure on and started to shoot the puck to the net,” said Wall, who played in the WHL with Calgary and has coached his son Kylor for the last six years. “In the first, I think we only had six shots and kind of dominated the second but... Vernon came back in the third.” The Mustangs got a goal late in the second from Cole Woodliffe on a neat wraparound, and applied furious pressure in the final 20 minutes with Brett Lambert scoring on a sharp wrister from the slot. Carson Richards looked especially dangerous in the waning moments, but couldn’t beat Edmonton goalie Taylor Bright. Dykstra, one of Edmonton’s alternate captains, said the team’s simple tactics were key in the win.
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The Mustangs' Carson Richards (right) gets tied up by Edmonton Renegade defender Damon Hetherington as netminder Taylor Bright sprawls for a loose puck late in the opening game of the 39th annual Coca Cola Pee Wee Hockey Tournament Thursday morning at Civic Arena. “We were just trying to focus a lot on dumping and chasing, getting the puck in the zone, keeping them hemmed in so they couldn’t break out,” he said. The Renegades, ranked second in their tier in Alberta, carried an overall record of 21-4-1 heading into their Thursdaynighter against the Cowichan Valley Capitals. They recently won a tournament in Camrose, Alta. but they’ve had this event circled on the calendar since the season began. “We’re very honoured to be here,” said Wall, who enjoyed the classic confines of Civic Arena. “We’ve heard about this tournament and it’s been our goal to be here.”
Chase says if his team is going to have success, it’s probably not going to come in the form of highlight-reel plays. “We don’t have, let’s say, a 30-goal scorer on our team. All our goals are your blue-collar, hard-work goals. Everything is from hard work, creating turnovers on the forecheck.” McGovern says he’s looking forward to finishing the tournament on a high note for the local fans. “I think it’s just gonna be a great time in front our Vernon fans out here, just being able to play on our home ice.” Vernon, who faced the Spokane Jr. Chiefs Thursday night, plays today at 3 p.m. against Cowichan Valley at Civic.
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board with a nice double facing three Cotter stones. The garden crew (14-2) retaliated with a hit for two in the fourth end, but Gerow stormed back with a draw for one in five. Cotter capped his scoring with two more in the sixth. Blake Kimura (Village Green Hotel) spotted T.J. Perepolkin (Branding Iron Pub/Royal York) and early lead and never recovered, falling 6-4. Trailing by four points after three ends, Kimura (3-14) cut the lead in half with a great freeze in the fourth. Perepolkin (13-4) made a delicate tap for a deuce in five to restore the cushion. The hotel crew made a game of it with singles in six and
Ron McDougall (IRL Collision/Armstrong Optometry) pulled off a late rally to upend Kayla Gunner (Armstrong Inn) 7-4 in Capri Insurance Super League play Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club. Gunner (2-15) led by two after four ends thanks to deuces in the second and fourth, but McDougall (9-8) counted two in the fifth, and stole three straight singles to close out the game. Jim Cotter (Brown’s Stone & Garden) built an early lead and never looked back in a 7-4 win over Jenn Gerow (A&W). Trailing by three after two ends, Gerow (4-13) got on the
seven, but Perepolkin held firm. A late surge by Jon Gardner (Sladen Moore) earned him a 9-2 win over veteran Sherry Heath (Inspiration Homes). After flashing his blank attempt in the first end, Gardner (8-9) got on track by counting a deuce in two and forcing Heath (7-10) to a single in three. After that it was all Gardner, as he scored seven points over the next three ends to force handshakes. In other Super League play, Ty Griffith (Nufloors) defeated the Wayne Laface rink (Line-X) 7-4. Griffith improved to 12-4, while Laface, who is away preparing the curling ice with Dave Merklinger for the Vancouver Olympics, dipped to 12-5.
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Snakes rally past Cents NICOLE BERG Morning Star Staff
Much like the reptile stitched on their jerseys, the Vernon Vipers can strike without warning. Coming out of the first period down a pair of goals to the Merritt Centennials, who trail Vernon by 51 points in the B.C. Hockey League standings, the Snakes lashed out with six straight goals to earn a 7-3 decision Tuesday night at the Wesbild Centre. The Vipers (45-6-0-3) battle the second-place Penticton Vees (44-7-0-3) tonight at Wesbild. The Vees trail Vernon by two points, and both teams are eager to win the Interior Conference and the firstround playoff bye that comes with it. Penticton, who hold a 3-1 edge in the season series with Vernon, squeaked by the host Trail Smoke Eaters 6-5 in double overtime on Tuesday. Vernon hosts the Prince George Spruce Kings (16-34-1-4) Saturday night. Despite starting the first period on a CORY BIALECKI/MORNING STAR good note, with defenceman Dan Nycholat Vipers’ forward Cory Kane (#11) gets tangled up with Centennials' defenceman Steve collecting his sixth goal of the season, the Tresierra (left) as the puck sails by netminder Keith Hamilton in B.C. Hockey League action Vipers started to get lazy and the Cents Tuesday night at Wesbild Centre. (20-34-0-2) began peppering rookie netgritty forward. by four points for the final Okanagan minder Blake Voth (23 saves) with shots. “For my first goal, Connor (Jones) Division playoff berth. Third star Jeff Jones (26th and 27th Michael Keyes and call-up Colton goals) put Merritt in front with a pair passed me a nice side shot and I threw the of goals, one on the powerplay and one puck on net and my rebound shot went in Sparrow handled the Knights’ offence the empty net. All three of my goals were against Sicamous (29-15-0-4), who scored shorthanded. four unanswered goals in the second periLucas Daoust (3rd), a Vernon minor scored in close near the crease. “Merritt came out well and we didn’t od. Kyle Clerke, another call-up, pocketed hockey product who now resides in Kamloops, picked up a loose puck and have an answer for them but in the sec- a pair of assists for North Okanagan. The Knights need to win their remaincame flying down the wing and wired a ond period we stuck more to our gameplan and you gotta give Merritt credit, ing two games, starting tonight against shot past Voth. “It felt awesome to have played my first they came out hard, but we popped in a the host Posse at the Princeton & District game in Vernon,” said Daoust. “It was my couple goals and came out full force in Arena. They wrap up the regular season against the Lakers Wednesday at Nor-Val first game playing against the Vipers so it the third.” Goals by Jones (second star), with his Sports Centre. felt good to play in front of lots of friends 33rd, and Robbie Short, with his 20th, Penticton, who has three games left, and family. needs a single point to clinch the final “I grew up dreaming to play for the rounded out the Viper attack. “We got off to a good start in the game playoff berth. Vipers so I used every opportunity I could to play the best I could. 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Joe Dolling pocketed the lone shootout goal as the R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans upended the Alexander’s Pub Blackhawks 3-2 in Interior Hockey League play Wednesday night at Wesbild Centre. Dolling connected on the Orphans’ fourth attempt after Grady Gare, Murray Vetsch and Rob Bauml couldn’t convert. Vetsch and Brad Sindlinger, each with a goal and assist, led the Orphan attack in regulation. Jason McLeod posted an assist. Steve Ensing, with a goal and assist, and Brian Caron countered for
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The North Okanagan Bantam Super Hockey League race for first place is going right down to the final weekend. The Vernon Authentic Plaque and Trophy Hitmen stopped the Scotiabank Blazers 6-2 Sunday at Civic Arena, avenging an 8-0 loss to the Blazers last month. Steven Goebel put an offensive show with four goals, two of them shorthanded, as the Hitmen went to 13-3-2. Chris Gallant and Garrett Dansereau also scored in support of Luke Vandale. Mackenzie Barrie, on loan from the Midget Girls Warriors, picked up two assists for the Hitmen. Aaron Kerryluke and Parker Gray replied for the Blazers (14-4). The first-place DCT Chambers Red Bulls improved to 15-2 with a 12-1 stuffing of the Winfield Bruins Saturday at Civic Arena. The Denny’s Flyers upset the Blazers 5-3 in Friday night action at Priest Valley Arena. Anthony Peterson pulled the hat trick for the Flyers, who trailed 2-0 at the break. Austin Bosquet and Conor Butte-Landsfried added singles for the 8-7-3 Flyers. Kristian Currie, Gavin Opp and Gray, with two seconds remaining, replied for the Blazers. In Atom Super League play, Nick Mitchell turned the hat trick as the Bannister Chev Heat clipped the Salmon Arm DSP Logistics Coyotes 4-3 Sunday at Priest Valley Arena. Landon Currie also scored for the second-place Heat, who got two assists from Alex Laurila and standout goaltending from first star Garrett Adams. The Heat are 12-5-2, three points back of the leagueleading M&K Ready-Mix Blackhawks. Dylan McBeth, Maguire Dickinson and Brandon Jalving replied for the third-place Coyotes. Currie and Chelsea Landry scored goals two minutes apart in the final period as the Heat gained a 2-2 tie with the Sladen Moore Gladiators Saturday morning at Civic Arena. Mckenna Hoffman and Stephan Richard scored for the Gladiators (9-5-4). The Midget Girls Warriors went 1-2 at the Lumby Bantam Stars tournament last weekend. The girls played a great game Friday, narrowly losing 5-3 to Westside, who fired an empty-netter in the final minute. Westside was up 3-0 at the ice clean, but goals by Hayley Silcocks, and a minute later by Mackenzie Barrie, gave the Warriors some life. Silcocks scored again in the third and was named the game MVP. The Warriors fell 10-1 to Nakusp in their next game, with Summer Jespersen collecting the lone
Vernon goal. In their final game, Meghan Tetrault fired the winner on a breakaway with three minutes remaining to give the Warriors a 6-5 win over Corbett Office Plus Sharks. Barrie (game MVP) fired a hat trick for the Warriors, who got singles from Tetrault and Jespersen. The Sharks got a pair of goals from Kyle Evans and singles from Marcus Kehler, Mary Rice and Steven Mitchell. Sporting newly-shorn mohawks, the Lumby Gorman Brothers Midget Stars went 3-2 at the full contact, 16-team Brad Beckett Memorial Tournament in Chilliwack. The Stars got two goals apiece from Denan Bosk and Ashton Edwards as they iced the Vanderhoof Bruins 8-4 in their opener. Other offence came from Theo Wagner (1+2), Jamie Sawchuk, Chris Castellarin and Thomas Corkill. Forward Rodney Thompson came out flying for the Stars against Cloverdale, notching two quick goals in a 5-3 loss. A few shifts later, Thompson left the game with a potential season-ending hip injury, and Cloverdale stormed back. Thomas Corkill added the other Stars goal. Jamie Sawchuk clicked with Castellarin and Matt Sommerset to score Lumby’s only goal in their final preliminary game, a 5-1 loss to Chilliwack. In an exciting quarterfinal, goals by Mitchell Wilson, Matt Kolb and Sommerset handed the Stars a 3-2 win over Surrey, who made things interesting, scoring on the powerplay with 42 seconds remaining. Netminder Mike Britch stood tall, while forward Justin Burk showed great hustle. Facing the Cloverdale Colts in the semis, the Stars fell behind early and couldn’t recover as they bowed 3-2. Sawchuk put Lumby on the board, Brett Poss equalized late in the first period. The Stars dominated the remaining two periods, outshooting them 31-14, but the Colts managed to sneak one by goalie Kohen Baranyi in the second. Lumby continued to press in the third but could not solve Cloverdale’s tender The defensive duo of Robbie Edwards and Kolb were rock solid. Stars’ coach Murray Wilson was very happy with the Stars play. “The guys loved playing full contact and adjusted quickly to the style of play. Our penalty minutes were way down compared to non-contact, the games were cleaner, our passing was better, our intensity was much higher and our parents enjoyed watching the games more.”
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Vernon Kokanee Swim Club's Lauren Wishart comes up for air in the finals of the under 12 girls 200m breaststroke on her way to a third-place finish in the A event of the B.C. AA Championships Sunday in Penticton.
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It was a weekend of personal bests as the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club competed at the B.C. AA Short Course Championships last weekend at the Community Centre pool in Penticton. Christopher Loland achieved winter and summer AAA provincials in 11-year-old boys for his 100-metre Breaststroke. He also claimed second in the 200m breaststroke finals, third in 100m butterfly finals and fifth in 200m backstroke. Sam Grenier earned first in 400m IM, was third in the 200m IM finals, fifth in the 200m freestyle and sixth in 100m freestyle. Johanna Thayer placed fourth in 200m backstroke, 10th in the 50m freestyle B final, third in the 200m breaststroke finals, fifth in the 100m backstroke and 200m freestyle and seventh in the 100m freestyle. Paul Czerwonka ranked third in 400m IM and added a pair of sixth-place finishes in the 200m breaststroke finals and 200m backstroke. Allison Hughes grabbed bronze in the 800m freestyle finals and was third in the 200m butterfly. She also recorded fourth in 200m backstroke and 400m freestyle, and a pair of sevenths in the 100m backstroke and 100m fly. Lauren Wishart collected bronze in the 200m breaststroke finals, swam to a second in 100m breaststroke and was 11th in 100m backstroke. Ann Stewart finished fourth in the 50m freestyle finals and the 100m backstroke, and was seventh in the 200m freestyle. Sean Manchester achieved his first-ever B final,
placing 10th in 100m backstroke with a personal best time. Other Kokanee who competed in the event were Sarah Manchester and Hannah Mehain. Earlier, the Kokanee posted 85 per cent best times at the 33rd annual Icefest Swim Meet in Kelowna. Kokanee who improved in all events included Elissa Bunn, Matai Dusil, Grenier, Philippe Lemay, Sarah Manchester, Sean Manchester, Alexandra Mead-Miller, Mehain, Wouter Terpstra, Isabelle Waltar-Sacrey and Wishart. The Kokanee were runners-up to Kamloops in the team competition, while the host Aquajets were third. Meredith Levorson broke two club records for under 10 girls. She finished the 100m backstroke in one minute, 21.86 seconds, breaking her own record of 1:22.38. She also broke Keala Richardson’s record in the 200m IM, established in 1998, finishing in 3:01.78. Joe Byram claimed the club record for the 15 and over boys 100m IM with 1:01.30, breaking Kurt Ouchi’s record established in 1993. Wishart shaved off 68.26 seconds in the 400m freestyle for girls, while Kenyon Neumann was the top boy, chopping 64.73 seconds from his previous best time. Coaches Renate Terpstra and Marc Tremblay were pleased with results, especially since the swimmers had a hard week of training leading to the meet. Every Kokanee competing in the 200m and 400m freestyle events had an improved time, and was faster in the last half than in the first.
The Re/Max Rangers vaulted into a share of third place in the standings with a 9-3 win over the Blue Jay Concrete Hornets Tuesday night in Armstrong. Scott Kowalski led the 17-10-0-2 Rangers with two goals and an assist, Tom Ouchi netted a pair and Bernie Pimm was good for 1+4. Other singles came from Glenn Mitchell and Mike Jodoin. Steve Vallier and Rich Haldane pitched in with a pair of helpers each. The Hornets (1310-0-5) responded with a pair of goals from Geoff Straight and one from Trevor Keenan. Mike Britton fired a deuce as Moe Joe’s trimmed Interior Landscape 7-4 Tuesday at Civic Arena. Ken Hagen posted a goal and two helpers for Moe Joe’s
(9-14-0-5), who got singles from Brock Beauchamp, Darcy Thomas, Kyle Smith and Chad Pierrot. Josh Palmer and Kyle Beadman each recorded a pair of assists. Garth Gartner led the 11-18 landscapers with two goals, singles coming from Rene Mailloux and Dean Yelland.
Meanwhile, in women’s hockey action, the Vernon Vixons battled the Shuswap Storm to a 4-4 draw Friday night at Priest Valley Arena. The Vixens, newly sponsored by Buy Low Foods, got offence from Bridget Grant, Derri Ann Cooper, Allana Lidstone and Christine Shermen in a great team effort.
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Vernon’s Aaron Heidt ran to a second-place finish at the Starting Block 10-km run Sunday in Lavington. Heidt, who was first in the men’s 30-34 division, finished in 32 minutes and 26 seconds, just 15 seconds behind Penticton’s Jeff Symonds. Coldstream’s Joel Johnson (34:49) was fourth overall, while Andrew Sellars (37:41), Greg Finch (38:06) and Matthew Hidasi (38:49) were seventh, eighth and 10th respectively. A pair of Sarahs, Clark (39:50) and Bailey (41:20), both of Vernon, were the top two women to finish. In women’s age group action, Vernon’s Courtney Martin (44:34),
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Part-time job available for wine connoisseurs JUDIE STEEVES Morning Star Staff
If you love wine and would enjoy being able to taste a variety of different wines; if you have some basic knowledge of the grape and wine industries and an interest in learning more, then there’s a part-time job open that might suit you to a tee. The B.C. Wine Authority has now moved to the Okanagan from its start-up base in Richmond and is looking for more trained judges for its VQA program. You will have to pay for the three-day training course, but you will be paid an honorarium when you’re called upon to join a judging panel at the Penticton office and you’ll receive mileage if you have to travel. The next training program is March 6, 7 and 8 and there are still two spots left in that class of 12. BCWA general manager John Nixon says panel members come from all walks of life and include lawyers, accountants and those from the restaurant industry. Judges are taught to recognize the faults in wines and will be called upon to serve on one or two panels a month, generally a morning during the week. Usually they are industry supporters, but they must be completely independent of the grape growing or wine industries, and have been for the past two years. The BCWA has been in place since the summer of 2008, and 128 wineries are now members, which permits them to use B.C. as an identifier on the label. Those which pass the VQA testing may also identify the geographical area the grapes were grown in, whether Okanagan, Similkameen, Fraser Valley, Gulf Islands or Vancouver Island. At least 95 per cent of the grapes must have been grown in that area to use the geographic indicator, and all must
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Local audiences have been exposed to some out-there performances since the Vernon Performing Arts Centre in 2001. Some of it has been sophisticated (the recent Alberta Ballet performance of Joni Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fiddle and the Drum and Move: The Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trap Door Party), some eyebrow raising (Puppetry of the Penis, Cheesecake Burlesque Revue), while others have left us gasping for air (MacHomer, Trailer Park Boys). The wonderfully unusual continues when Old Trout Puppet Workshop presents The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan Feb. 20. Part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, and the fourth of six shows in the Performing Arts Centre Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2009/10 theatre series, this Don Juan â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the greatest lover ever known â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is in fact a puppet, and an anatomically correct one at that. The show comes with a warning, says the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audience development coordinator Brian van Wensem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is extravagant puppet nudity and it is recommended for mature audiences. (However,) itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a horizon-expanding show, and is very high quality. The fact that the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad is willing to stamp their name on it speaks to the calibre of the performance,â&#x20AC;? he said. With the success of Old Troutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation of Famous Puppet Death Scenes at the centre a few years ago, the company is back with the story of the notorious womanizer, rogue lover, deceiver and murderer.
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The Old Trout Puppet Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre as part of the 2010 Vancouver Cultural Olympiad, Saturday, Feb. 20. The show follows Don Juan, the literary creation from the early 1600s, who in 1994 appeared in the body of Johnny Depp in the film Don Juan DeMarco, as he is summoned from hell to repent for his sins. In the play, he tells the tale of his wicked life in the attempt to save the world from its amorous errors, delivering a message of universal love. The show begs the question whether Don
Juan is a monster or a saint, and does he truly repent after being dragged to hell for his sinful ways, said the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writer and director Judd Palmer, who is also a founding member of Old Trout Puppet Workshop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a million versions of the Don Juan myth, and in most of them, he ends up in hell, punished for his transgressions against the code of monogamy,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to explore the morality of his
convictions, and give the audience a chance to think about their own.â&#x20AC;? Founded on a ranch in southern Alberta in 1999, the Old Trout Puppet Workshop is a puppet theatre company dedicated to exploring the outer edges of the puppet medium. With the success of Famous Puppet Death Scenes, which delighted audiences in a way that transcends typical puppet shows, Old Trout has been able to redefine the limits of the art of puppetry â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a theme that has become typical of their productions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wild hybrid of puppetry, theatre and contemporary classical musicâ&#x20AC;? said Palmer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The puppets are like pieces of broken sculpture, brought to life in such a way that the audience uses its own imagination to fill in the living whole.â&#x20AC;? With Don Juan, Old Trout continues to push the envelope with content intended for piquing interest and expanding personal horizons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks like a kinky baroque painting come to life, set to music thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like classical music turned upside-down,â&#x20AC;? said Palmer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like anything else youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to see on stage. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we try to do: make something unique, make something beautiful, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s both old and new, and try to ask questions to which we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already know the answers.â&#x20AC;? In the end, those brave enough to enter the theatre should expect a transcendental orgy that should change the way they look at puppetry forever â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; particularly after seeing the bronze codpiece that has encased Don Juanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genitals as he wastes away in hell. The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan takes the stage at the Performing Arts Centre Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $20 for students, available at the Ticket Seller box office, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca.
'UITARIST STILL TUNED TO TEACHING YEARS LATER KRISTIN FRONEMAN
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It has been a decade since musician Ken Hamm first entered the George Ryga Centre to give a weekend workshop to guitar enthusiasts from around the Interior. The spirit of Ryga, the late writer who wrote most of his famed works at his Summerland home among the orchards, which now serves as an artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; retreat, must still have an effect on anyone who visits. Many, including a few North Okanagan musicians, have benefitted from Hammâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finger-picking and Delta blues techniques, and some of them have used their freshly-honed skills
to record their own music. That notion pleases Hamm, who says the workshops have a special place in his heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has occurred to me that this is significant. Ten years has gone by fast,â&#x20AC;? said Hamm, calling from Saskatchewan where he is now based. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The workshops have been really well attended. We have both young and mature in the mix â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played for a long time and some who play all the time.â&#x20AC;? Hamm is back in the valley to give his annual intensive guitar workshop at the Ryga Centre Feb. 20 and 21, and is also touring the valley, including performances in Vernon and Armstrong next week.
Like his concerts, not all workshops are the same. Besides the introductory finger picking, open tuning and slide technique sessions, Hamm likes to throw in a new lick every once and a while to keep things fresh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest problem is taking the time to visit everyone. Sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to give everyone that individual attention, but I do my best,â&#x20AC;? he said. Hamm, who now teaches workshops as much as he performs, has been busy since moving from Vancouver Island to the artistic community of Forget (pronounced ForgĂŠ) Sask. a few years ago.
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Have axe, will handle He and his wife, Heather, also a musician, have since set up a music store in the town, and now sell and maintain instruments, as well as teach lessons. “We’re doing an amazing amount of business,” said Hamm. “Between the store, producing, teaching and touring, I’m pretty well played out.” As comfortable with a shovel as he is a guitar, Hamm also works as a silviculturist and still returns to the island every year for the annual spring plant. “I’m usually gone for two months from midApril to June. Heather looks after the shop while I’m away,” said Hamm, whose forestry background is almost as extensive as his musical one. Originally from Thunder Bay, Hamm has been performing traditional roots and blues on his acoustic and National Steel guitars since the ‘70s. Besides his large following in B.C., he is also known for his live shows, playing famous folk and blues venues as well as festivals around the country. “I have a bit of a following in Montreal, and the last time we were there we did our own show in the student dis-
trict in this beautiful hall. We also had a really strong show in Toronto.” Hamm has recorded a number of CDs, his last being Live ‘05, which featured a number of his own and traditional blues tracks recorded at his many shows around the country. With no professional recording studio near his current home, Hamm has been travelling to produce records for other musicians. Last fall, he went to Medicine Hat to work with musician Ron Mason, who is the education coordinator with city’s historic clay district (Medalta). The album featured mandolin player John Reischman and Hamm on dobro. “I also still bring acts to the island to work at Raincoast Studio in Nanaimo,” he said. “I hope to find some studio time for myself eventually. It really is time to do another album.” For now, Okanagan fans can catch the guitarist live when he plays at Vernon’s Vertigo Gallery Wednesday at 8 p.m. Tickets are at The BookNook. Phone 250558-0668. He will also be at Armstrong’s Zion United Church Hall Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets
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Performers thrilled audience members with acrobatic manoeuvres on the ropes Sunday during a matinee performance of Cirque Sublime at the Wesbild Centre during Vernon Winter Carnival. Acrobazia’s Christian Paquet and Jean-François Martel (below) demonstrate their hand-tohand strength balancing act to end the show.
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ART SHOWS CHIMO ART GALLERY & FRAMESHOP 3011-28th St. Vernon, 549-4652. West Coast art and Haida art exhibition all through February, featuring local and B.C. artists’ work in a variety of mediums and forms such as paintings, prints and carvings. All original art and all new pieces. COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. First Impressions, exhibition and art sale presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists North Okanagan Chapter, is on now through Feb. 19. Available for viewing during intermission and prior to performances for ticket holders. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Eighth annual winter art show with 26 eclectic and talented western Canadian artists working in a variety of mediums, styles, forms and emphasis. Open for viewing every Wednesday and Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment for remainder of the winter season. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. Recent work by Vernon’s Helen Valk is currently showing in the Window Gallery on 30th Avenue. KALAMALKA VERTIGO All are invited to view the works of Ron Spence at Vernon’s Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. The gallery is located just past the college lecture theatre in the main building adjacent to the college office. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Fourth annual winter art show features all original art, local artists and all new pieces. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. The gallery is featuring four new exhibitions: Horse and Sparrow by Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens, Joanne Gervais’ Re-Sourced/ Re-Called, Cheuk Fai (Jeffrey) Wong’s Attempt, and Common Place by Brad McMurray. All exhibitions run to March 11.
CONCERTS HEROES IN HAITI BENEFIT At the Prestige Inn Ballroom today, featuring music by Henry’s Heroes, Mace, Ranger Kaine Band, The Goods, Modern Folk, Tanya Lipscomb, Alex Yellow Shoes and more. Silent auction and door prizes. Proceeds go to Clean Water for Haiti and the Human Coalition. Doors open at 5 p.m. Music continues to 1 a.m. Tickets are $20 adult, $10 youth, seven and under free, at the Bean to Cup and Bean Scene. MILTON SCHLOSSER Vernon-born pianist performs in the Marie Fleming Hall at the Performing Arts Centre tonight. The internationally recognized musician will perform selections from Robert Schumann’s Carnaval, Maurice Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin, and Johannes Brahms’ Opus 118 collection. Admittance is by donation at the door (suggested: adults, $15; students/seniors, $10). Seating limited to 80 persons. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m. KEN HAMM Ken Smedley & The George Ryga Centre present this legendary acoustic Delta blues and finger-style guitarist in concert on his 10th annual tour throughout the Okanagan. North Okanagan stops include Gallery Vertigo Wednesday at 8 p.m. Tickets at The BookNook, Vernon, 250-558-0668; Zion United Church Hall, Armstrong, Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets at Final Touch Gallery, Armstrong, 250-546-1949. THE EROTIC ANGUISH OF DON JUAN Old Trout Puppet Workshop presents story about the ghost of Don Juan repenting in hell for his sins. Part of the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Society and 2010 Cultural Olympiad, the production takes place at the Performing Arts Centre Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. (Warning: extravagant puppet nudity. Recommended for mature audiences.) Tickets are $25/adult, $23/senior and $20/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. AURA CHAMBER CHOIR presents Cabaret: A Grand Night for Singing, Feb. 20 at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Conducted by Imant Raminsh, accompanied by Marjorie Close, MC is Christine Pilgrim. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, coffee, tea. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 at the Bean Scene, Seasons Garden Gifts and choir members, phone 250-545-1533 or 250-542-5603.
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Bring your lunch and come listen to an hour of the mystical and haunting vibrations of the Celtic harp entwined with the exquisite voice of professional songwriter, musician and Vernon Community Music School harp teacher Caroline MacKay. Concert takes place at noon Thursday at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio, 3401 30th Ave. Admission is $5 at the door, coffee provided. Call the VCMS at (250) 545-4977 for more information on this school-sponsored concert. THE FAB FOUREVER Audiences will be treated to this tribute to The Beatles that includes the Cavern beginnings, all the way through such epic recording stages as Please, Please Me, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Creekside Theatre, 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd., Lake Country. Tickets $25 adults, $23 students/seniors, group of four tickets $84 Reservations/information (250)766-9309, www.creeksidetheatre.com WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR Join the choir for its Concert of Hope, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at Kidston Elementary School in Coldstream, Feb. 21 at 10:15 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church (3412 15th Ave.) and Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at Vernon Alliance Church (2601 43rd Ave.) Free, family-friendly event featuring African rhythm and harmonies, which are accented by brilliant costumes and inspirational stories from the children of Watoto Children’s Villages in Uganda, East Africa. A NIGHT OF WORSHIP with worship leader, singer, and songwriter Kenneth Murdock, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church (Mission Hill). Info. at 250-545-5941, www.emmanuelvernon.com. VIENNA BOYS CHOIR World famous choir, with members ranging in age from 10 to 14, returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.50 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. YOUTH SYMPHONY OF THE OKANAGAN Internationally-renowned composer Imant Raminsh conducts the YSO March 7 at 7 p.m. at Vernon’s Trinity United Church. Features works by Mozart, Strauss, Elgar (featuring Nick Denton on cello) and Khachaturianm, and a special presentation of Cambodian songs with tenor Chanthavouth Hy. Tickets are available at the door, visit youthsymphonyokanagan. com for info. I AM WOMAN, HEAR ME LAFF 6 Featuring headliner Nikki Payne with the Laff Riot Girls in celebration of International Women’s Day, March 8 at 8 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets available at the Ticket Seller box office: 549-SHOW (7469) or purchase online at www.ticketseller.ca, $25 adults, $23 seniors $20 students. (Warning: adult material and language in this show).
COUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCE The Amazing, Flying, Honky Tonk, Country and Western Juke Box Band is throwing a big Valentine’s Day dance, Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Lumby Legion lounge. Featuring Paul Fisher on guitar, Les “Tex” Copeland on guitar and Charlie Fisher on drums. THE KINGS Join the dynamic duo for an intimate evening of dining and dancing to the greatest love songs of all time, Saturday. Award winning chef John Fournier will provide a three-course gourmet meal. Tables for two or more available, reservations recommended. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., dancing 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $40 at 545-7777, the Schubert Centre or www.TheKingsBand.ca. NOGLO (North Okanagan Gay and Lesbian) Valentine’s dance and membership drive Saturday. $15 for membership and admittance. Adults only. Doors open at 8 p.m. at Paddlewheel Park Hall, 7801 Okanagan Landing Rd. E-mail noglo@noglo.com for info. VERNON SINGLES CLUB Come make some new friends at the Valentine’s dance Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Dogwood Hall at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Live sounds of Rutland City Limits. Special prizes and lots of fun. Light lunch served at 10:30. Tickets at the door. Call James at 275-0789 or Eva at 545-1179 for more info. LUSCIOUS BEATS Join Miss Erica Dee and Melissa M3 of Luscious Beats for an all-ages Valentine’s dance, Sunday at the Cherryville Community Hall. Opening is all-female group Nixie. Tickets on sale at Kush Organics, Vernon, Tutor Tech in Lumby and Cherryville Emporium & Frank’s Store. Cost is $15 advanced and $20 at the door. Doors open @ 8 p.m. and goes till 1 a.m. There will be a concession and local vendors. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Valentine’s dinner & dance Feb 19. BBQ chicken dinner, 6:30 to 7 p.m., $12 per person. Dancing 7 to 10 p.m. Music by Jay Cee. Please reserve your tickets early by calling the branch at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m., or emailing lsdmjb@yahoo.com. Members and bonafide guests welcome.
FILM VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films held at the Vernon Town Cinema, 2910 30th Ave. Shows at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. All seats $6, in advance at the theatre box office and Bean Scene coffee house. Monday is Cooking with Stella, a solid crowd pleaser about a collision of cultures.
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong 546-6642. Every Wednesday and Thursday is a rockin’ jam session hosted by local guitar great Rudi Strauss at 9 p.m. ARMSTRONG INN (Saxon Pub), 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. BLENZ COFFEE (formerly Portillo’s) 2706-30th Ave., 545-9599. Open mic night every Monday (even holidays) has moved inside for fall and winter season, 7-10 p.m. Hosted by Rory. Limited seating. Sign up early. BLUEGRASS JAMS Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7 until 9:30 p.m. Bring your acoustic stringed instrument, your voice, or both, and join the fun. $3 drop in fee. Call Sid at 250-549-1024. BLUE HERON PUB 7673 Okanagan Landing Road, 542-5550. Jam night with Cathy Ann Wells is every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. CLIFFS BISTRO & PUB Enderby, by the bridge. Open mic first and third Wednesday. Contact Ellie at 546-3795. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. Every third Saturday of the month. Musicians and spoken word artists can sign up at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. Music starts at 7:15. Coffee and goodies are available by donation. Admission is $3 at the door. For info. call Sid at 250-549-1024.
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Friday, February 12, 2010 - The Morning Star B7
Arts
Still bleeding love Leona Lewis: Echo
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ritish pop/R&B vocalist Leona Lewis’ second album, Echo, has her familiar themes of resilience and disappointment throughout. Lewis’ heart-catching vocals are stirring, and her singing demands a reciprocal context, something less grandiose, more grand. Lewis is a singer that possesses seemingly PHOTO SUBMITTED limitless power and British singer Leona Lewis performs more love-worn technique, as well as ballads on Echo. emotional connection, but lacks an even rep- feature the restrained tures, creating an easy resentation of hints of elec- contrast to the woundstrong matetronica that ed feelings that prevail rial. float through on Echo. Echo is Because of these, the songs; marked by softening the Lewis’ vocals and songs smooth prohave vulnerability and softness. duction and is On Brave, convey empathy that dominated by Lewis brings the average diva may Lewis’ soaring in exotic mel- lack, so listening to Echo pop ballads. Dean Gordon-Smith odies to blend when feeling blue is recHer heart-onwith the tex- ommended. sleeve persona seems genuine and marks her as being an earth-bound diva; more so than some of her stratospheric superstar peers. Is that a U.K./U.S. ego sensibility thing? It’s enjoyable to speculate anyway… Like her hit Bleeding Love, Echo deals with wounded hearts and world-weary love. You Don’t Care is an obvious nod to this resigned theme, and Lewis gets behind it just in case there’s any doubt. But it’s not all Heathcliff and Cathy up on the moors; she brings in some stray sunbeams on the nearly-there Happy and Love Letter. These songs, like the rest of the recording,
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Dental clinic fills a community need CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Dental Access Steering Committee vision for a community dental access centre for low-income residents is moving closer. Everyone can help by dropping off their loose change at jars around town. “The next four months are crucial as far as getting the required funding, and every donation helps. We have threequarters of the equipment required so that’s encouraging,” said Laine Lowe, chairman of the Vernon Dental Access Steering Committee which started four years ago. The committee used to offer emergency dental care but could not continue after some funding was cut. “We are turning people looking for low-cost dental care away daily. I hear some of them crying on the phone and I feel terrible that I don’t have anything to offer them,” she said. The Community Access Dental Centre will be non-profit, sustained by grants, donations, volunteer support, student practitioners and clients. The committee is looking for lowrent, wheelchair-accessible downtown space so that it can be adapted for the clinic scheduled to open in the fall. Drop off loose pocket change at the jars at The First Nations Friendship Centre, the Sprouted Fig, the Social Planning Council office and Blenz Coffee locations. The change is exchanged for a dental product and coupon for money off toothpaste. Other donations to the Community Dental Access Program can be made through the First Nations Friendship Centre. People dropping off bottles at Chaser’s Bottle Depot can ask that the money returned be donated to the Community Dental Access Centre. For more information call Lowe at 250-545-5700 or donate online at communitydentalaccess.ca.
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Twins Savannah and Mackenzee Lopez, three, with their mother, Nicci Davis, put their donation in the Community Dental Access Centre jar. The jars are at various locations, with the money going towards a low-cost dental clinic scheduled to open this fall.
Son gives mom an ultimatum
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ear Annie: I am the only boy in my family. I have one older and two younger sisters. One of my sisters has a daughter (my niece), whom I will call “Demon Spawn” to protect the innocent. Demon Spawn has always lived up to her name. When she was very young, she would torment my two sons until they became so fed up that they would defend themselves, which always got them into trouble, much to her delight. She would verbally torment and abuse my wife at family gatherings after I left the room. I once stayed near the doorway and heard it all. I exploded in anger, but she was forgiven, as always, Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar because she had a “rough life growing up.” That’s a lot of baloney. She once had my mother co-sign for furniture that mom ended up paying for, not to mention the time she stole money and a credit card from my mother’s purse. Eventually, Demon Spawn had two kids, but she never married. She went on welfare, gave up her kids, got into meth and ended up in prison. Just before she was released, I told my mother that I refuse to be in the same house with her, especially with my two young grandchildren present.
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have a good time, but it can get expensive. What are the guidelines? — Happy Host With a Sad Pocketbook Dear Host: You should provide your guests with meals at home, or supply food to which they can help themselves. Considerate guests who stay for a weekend or longer should treat their hosts to at least one meal (or groceries or some form of entertainment). You are not obligated to buy tickets or admission fees. Nor do you need to rearrange your schedule and drive them around unless you want to. Guests should enjoy visiting with you, and you should not go broke having them. Dear Annie: You’ve mentioned how important it is for people to have a current will. A friend of mine recently passed away. He was a smart guy and had all of his affairs in order. But his computer had a password, as did his e-mail, business contacts, financial records and social networking sites. There were quite a few people his family couldn’t contact because they didn’t know the password. In addition to the will and arrangements, please tell your readers to leave a record of their electronic information with a family member or an attorney. — Concerned in Canada Dear Canada: Excellent and timely information. Thank you. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, Calif., 90045.
Well, Demon Spawn managed to convince my mother to let her back into the family, claiming she’s changed. I don’t believe it for one minute. My wife and I and my son and grandkids didn’t attend our family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner because she was present. It appears that my mother, knowing how I feel, has picked Demon Spawn over her only son. This girl is pure evil, and I want no part of her. How do I get my mother to see the light? — Hurt Dear Hurt: When you issue ultimatums, you must be willing to accept the consequences. Mom undoubtedly believes you will be OK without her because you have a family support structure of your own. Your niece, however, has no one to help her. She may be a total mess, but your mother still cares about her. We hope Ms. Spawn actually has changed, but if not, please don’t make your mother more miserable than she’s going to be. Dear Annie: When you spend your vacation staying with friends at their home, what is the proper etiquette regarding taking them out for dinner, buying groceries, paying admission to area attractions, etc.? When friends or family stay with us, we try to have food on hand that they like, and we often treat them to restaurant meals and tickets and admission fees. After all, they spent a good amount of money traveling to see us. We love our guests, enjoy their visits and want them to
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Friday, February 12, 2010 - The Morning Star B9
Life
No service by request BRIAN JACKSON Special to The Morning Star
Such messages are currently appearing in obituaries or death notices in the media. It seems to be a trend and happens all too frequently. If you have made a request to your family or indicated to those who care for you that after your death there be no service, will you please reconsider your decision and allow a gathering of some sort to happen. There are those who feel they are saving their family or friends some grief or hurt by making such a request, but the opposite tends to be more true. If the ending of someone’s life is not recognized in some way, family and friends tend to flounder without a sense of closure. Grieving often becomes more complicated and prolonged. When someone who has been close to us or someone we care about dies, we have a human need to be with others who have similar feelings and we have a right to grieve. A gathering or service of some form allows those of us left behind to be together, to remember, to participate in a ritual, to celebrate a life welllived, or to hear words and music offering hope, comfort and assurance. If a reception has also been provided, it allows us time and space to talk with others who have some special memories or connections and helps survivors deal with the reality that someone we care about has died. The service or gathering does not have to be elaborate or costly but can be tailor-made to meet particular individual circumstances. Some families choose to have a reception or gathering in a casual setting: a home, garden, club, restaurant or an
outdoor setting in some special place. Others use the chapels and tea rooms provided by the funeral homes or, if there is a religious or spiritual tradition, places of worship are appropriate settings for our rites of passage. Canadian law does not require that a clergy person facilitate or be involved in a funeral. A friend or family member can be asked to officiate or take responsibility for the gathering and what will take place. There are times when it is appropriate that a service club or fraternal organization be asked to provide leadership and space for the gathering. It takes a good dose of courage to talk about our own ending but it is something we need to do. Family members need to know what is appropriate and meaningful. Have you made arrangements to donate organs or tissue? Do you want a church or secular service and where should it be? Do you want to be cremated or buried? Where will the ashes be placed or the body buried? If you have not made those kinds of decisions, someone will have to make them for you. Today is the day to write out your wishes and make sure at least one member of your family or a close friend has a copy. Don’t leave the only copy of your wishes locked away in your safety deposit box! If you have already made some pre-arrangement with a funeral home or church, you may want to give them additional information detailing your wishes — the more information you give, the better and easier it will be for your family and friends. No matter how short or long, when a life comes to an end, it needs to be recognized by family members, friends and the wider community.
Women invited to ‘Shake’ Morning Star Staff
Women have always known that dancing is fun and relaxing and now they have a chance to show off their best moves at the Fifth Annual Shake Your Beauty dance day Feb. 20. The dance sessions, led by local instructors sharing their talent and expertise, represent cultural dancing from around the world including African dance, Polynesian dancing, belly dancing and yoga. “The dances are suitable for women of any age regardless of their physical fitness level or dance experience. This event allows women the opportunity to dance their way to fitness and health while having a blast discovering their inner groove,” said Danna Nickel of the Family Resource Centre Society, which is sponsoring the event. “The goal of the day is to go at your own pace, do as
much or as little as you care to, and above all, have fun.” Shake Your Beauty is a fundraiser to cover the costs of providing African-style dance in the Women’s Counseling Program at the Family Resource Centre. Dance has been found to be very useful in assisting women to feel more comfortable with their bodies and providing stress relief and the enjoyment of exercising in friendly comfort with other women. There will be four one-hour dance sessions with 15-minute breaks in between. Fruit, bagels and drinks will be provided during lunch. Registration is 10 a.m. with dancing starting at 10:30 a.m. Shake Your Beauty participants are asked to wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if they have one. The day, including lunch, is $20. Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated. For pre-registration and more information call 250-545-3390.
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Jaymie Makohoniuk and her Sunday School classmates at Emmanuel Baptist Church are marking Valentine’s Day by showing their love for less fortunate children in Kenya. The students planned the For the Love of Kenya Carnival as a fundraiser for missionaries Shelley and Jackson Atsango, who are working in Kenya. It’s an afternoon of fun for the whole family with cookie decorating, a cake walk, fish pond, door pick, duck pull and other games. The For the Love of Kenya Carnival takes place Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. For more information, call Nicole Makohoniuk at 250-2603119 or Patrick Tobin at 250542-0321.
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Anyone who can identify even a few species can contribute to the body of knowledge that is used to inform conservation efforts to protect birds and biodiversity. Data collected helps researchers understand bird population trends, information that is critical for effective conservation. Their efforts enable everyone to see a comprehensive picture of where birds are in late winter and how their numbers and distribution compare with previous years.
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Feature Event: Armstrong Toastmasters open houses Feb. 16 and 23
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rmstrong Toastmasters Club will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 7:20 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Armstrong Chamber of Commerce (3550 Bridge St). This “must see” and “must hear” event will feature dynamic speakers and presenters and include an unforgettable night of fun, laughter and inspiration. Toastmasters is recognized around the world as the leading organization that helps you enhance your communication and leadership skills. At just $10/month we are your best bet for preparing to be an MC for an upcoming event, parent-teacher night or that next job interview. We invite you to bring a friend or two and enjoy an evening of fun, food and fantastic speakers. To learn more, call Karissa at 250-275-4807 or Benita at 250-558-8110 or see www.freewebs.com/armstrongtoastmasters
Feb. 12, Schubert Centre. Music by The Kings; more than $6,500 in silent auction items. Tickets, $25, contact Dale at 938-3253. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dance follows. LUMBY UCW VALENTINE’S LUNCH & BAKE SALE Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Lumby United Church Hall (on Park Ave. just off Vernon St/Highway #6). Treat your Valentine to a delicious lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches, dessert and beverage for $5 or less. While you’re here check out the home bake table for some tasty treats. ENDERBY SENIORS DANCE Feb.12 from 2 to 4 p.m., The Bla’ck Velvet Band is playing at The Enderby Seniors’ Complex. All welcome. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with monk Gen Kelsang Sanden, Feb. 12 from 7-8:45 p.m., Vernon library, 3001 32nd Ave. Topic “The Power To Change.” Gen Sanden will guide us through meditations and teachings on the topic and explain how we can learn to transform our difficulties into spiritual growth.Drop-in class, no registration necessary. Fees: adults $10, students $5. No fragrance please. Call 250-558-0952 or www.shantideva.dorjechang.ca for info. THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon at People Place, by donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca
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paints, choose your style and medium, learn how to sketch if desired. Cost $10 a session; instructor is Lou Hammond. Call Olena at 250-547-8866 CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Fridays it’s bridge at 1 p.m.; snooker from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The last Friday of each month, there is a potluck supper and general meeting at 5:30 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more information, call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU For seniors information, please call 250-558-0040, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Seniors Information & Resource Bureau. See our website at www.socialplanning.ca e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $7.50 and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. All monies from meat draws go to local charities. CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and the lives of others. TINY TOT HAND DRUM GROUP For children two to six years at the Aboriginal Infant/Early Childhood Development Program, free, every Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m., at 2902-29th Ave. For more information, call 542-7578. WEIGHT AND SEE DROP-IN PROGRAM Weekly program will be held Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon for families at the Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses will be present to weight and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as
SUNSHINE SENIORS MEET Every second and fourth Friday of the month, downstairs at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. at 1:30 p.m. Join us for devotions, games and great treats. Everyone 55+ is welcome. Premises are wheelchair accessible. Annual membership only $3. TAI CHI: GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime of the y ear. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. FREE FUN FOR ALL FAMILIES! Parents, caregivers and children not yet in kindergarten invited to our free drop-in Strong Start programs. Join us Monday to Friday from 8:30-11:30 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: Alexis Park school, Harwood school, and/or Okanagan Landing school. For more information, visit sd22.bc.ca THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential info., support and/ or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Non-profit group working with the SPCA to help local horses in need. If you are interested in attending a meeting, becoming a member or would like to volunteer, call Kim at 250-215-0144. CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Come out and join in a fun game of cards at the centre, 331037th Ave. Bridge is Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Show Home Quality Canasta is Monday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 3 • Commercial/Residential p.m. Everyone 50 and over welcomed. Call 250-542• Interior/Exterior 2877 for more information. • Staining/Custom Refinishing PAINT WITH FRIENDS Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, • Kids Rooms Vernon Arts Centre. Cost is $3 for drop in. 13 years qualified experience • Work guaranteed PAINTING CLASSES Held Fridays from 11 a.m. to Susan Weeks • (250) 308-1451 1 p.m. at Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) www.susanweekspaintedhouse.com Learn about mixing water with watercolor or acrylic
necessary. There will be information available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. For more information, call 250-549-5721. VERNON TABLE TENNIS CLUB Meets Fridays at Halina Centre, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Call Ron Dickey at 545-1842. MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets Fridays from 3 - 4 p.m., at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 558-6900; Gail, 260-3879. 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. Please call 542-6151. AA MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS 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., Vernon. Kalamalka Group (H) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby New Freedom Group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. Malia Group (X) open meeting at 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave, Vernon (H) Handicap Access. (X) No Handicap Access. SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ Feb. 12, meeting to watch the Olympic opening ceremonies at 5 p.m.; pizza supper, byob. Call Carole for location at 260-5238.
FEBRUARY 13 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Valentine’s dinner Feb. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m., steak and garlic prawns with potatoes or rice, veggies, with side salad or soup for $13.95 or Chicken Neptune with potatoes or rice, veggies, side salad or soup for $11.95. VERNON SINGLES CLUB DANCE Valentines are for friends. Make some new friends at our Valentine dance Feb. 13. Special prizes and lots of fun. At the Dogwood hall at the Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310-37th Ave. from 8 p.m. to midnight with the live sounds of Rutland City Limits. Light lunch served at 10:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. For more info., call James at 275-0789 or Eva at 545-1179. OUTREACH DINNER Feb. 13, Salvation Army, 3303-32nd Ave. from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Vernon Alliance Men’s Group.
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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 13 FREE AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES Hosted by Dancing Hands Productions with teacher Bobby Bovenzi Feb. 13 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Fun, family-friendly way of moving to the beat of the drum. At Yoga Matters, 4114 - 25 Ave., Vernon. Adults and children ages 10 and up accompanied by an adult are welcome. Classes also offered in traditional West African drumming for both beginner and advanced levels. For further information contact Robin Ritchie at 250545-9121 or e-mail drummer-am-i@hotmail.com CHOCOLATE AND DIAMONDS GALA Fundraiser for Mara Station Retreat Society, Feb. 13, SAGA, 70 Hudson St., Salmon Arm, 7 to 10 p.m. Cost: $25 per/person, $40 per/ couple. Price includes entertainment, chocolate tasting, and entry into the draw to win a diamond pendant from Enderby Jewellers worth $500! Come out and enjoy a ballroom dancing demonstration, followed by audience participation; live music; a silent auction and a live auction, with auctioneer Ron Langridge. Also a cash wine bar from Recline Ridge Winery. Mara Station provides residential retreats for people living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. They also host residential retreats for those grieving the loss of a loved-one. Go to www.marastationretreat..com for info. OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ Feb. 13, snowshoeing at Silver Star; meet 7:45 a.m. Call Dot if attending, by Friday, at 250-542-4042.
UPCOMING FOR THE LOVE OF KENYA CARNIVAL Fundraiser for Shelley and Jackson, to continue their mission in Kenya. Feb. 14 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2 to 5:30 p.m. Fun family games, 25 cents per ticket. Info., call Nicole Makohoniuk at 250-260-3119 or Patrick Tobin at 250-542-0321. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA General meeting Feb. 14 at 2 p.m., followed by our honours and awards presentation. Legion pins and past service medals will be presented to both branch and Ladies Auxiliary members; light luncheon follows. Please join us to honour those who give their time to our Legion. 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. 14 we’ll make Valentine’s cards with Eleanor Deines. LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION monthly trapshoots are the second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the clubhouse, for more information contact Norm at 5476012 or Leroy at 542-1445. ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE SPITFIRE UNIT #5 Ladies Auxiliary meeting Feb. 15, 2500-46th Ave. TRADES INFORMATION EVENING Presented by School District 22 and Okanagan College, Feb. 15 at Vernon secondary school Auditorium at 7 p.m. Parents and students welcome. Learn a trade while also earning secondary school credits and credit towards an apprenticeship (dual credit)! THE GIDEONS HOST DESSERT NIGHT To raise funds for Bibles and enjoy evening of fellowship, and a focus on God
and what He is accomplishing in lives through the Ministry of The Gideons International (187 countries in 82 languages) in Canada and locally in Vernon. Special music by Rob Dinwoodie and Matt Jones. Guest speaker Glen Forrester, B.C. provincial president. Feb. 15, 7 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church, 6525 OK Landing Rd. Tickets ($7.50) at Splendor Christian Marketplace (250-549-1655), Jim Johnson (250-558-0440) or Gord Huston (250-547-0237). ANAF LADIES AUXILIARY MEETING Feb. 15, executive at 6 p.m., general at 7 p.m., at the hall at 2500-46th Ave. For more information, please call 250-542-3277. SOLD MEETS Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets Feb. 15, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place, room 06 downstairs. Geophysicists Peter Basham and Andre Langlois have been monitoring nuclear testing around the world and will speak on the “Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.” New members and visitors welcome. For further information, call Nadine at 250-549-1479. GREAT PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE FEED Support the 6th Vernon Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at the 22nd annual Shrove Tuesday event Feb. 16, served cafeteria style in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thc cost is just $4 per person or family rate of $10. Children three and under free. Bring your friends and neighbours!
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER Feb. 16, at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave., Vernon. Supper will be served between 5 and 6:30 p.m. (by donation). Everyone welcome. Contact Shirlee at 250-545-5787. PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Presented by North Okanagan Hospice Society, for families who have experienced loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. Educational support group explores topics pertaining to grief surrounding pregnancy loss. Free drop-in to anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, regardless of how long ago the loss occurred. Parents may choose to talk or listen. No one asked to share if they don’t feel comfortable. Group meets first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hospice House, 3502-26th Ave. No registration required. Meetings held in group room (enter through right-side administration door). Call Sheila or Leigh at 250-503-1800. Our Feb. 16 topic is “Companioning Parents after their loss: for friends and family of grieving parents.” SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Annual event at All Saints Anglican Church Feb. 17. Sausages and pancakes with all the trimmings (including strawberries and whipped cream) will be served in this “feast before you fast” pre-Lent celebration. All welcome! Suggested donation is $5 per person or $20 per family. VERNON WINE EXPO Feb. 18 at the Vernon Rec Centre. All proceeds to the United Way in the North Okanagan. Must be 19 and older. Free shuttle home in the local area. Not just wine: beer and spirits, too! Trade only from 3 to 4 p.m.; public from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at Sir Winston’s liquor store, Vernon Lodge and Village Green liquor stores, Gerry O’s and United Way office. Not sold at door.
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for a meeting Feb. 18, 7 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Bring your ideas! For more info. contact Wendy Aasen, Community Garden Network Project, at 250-542-6920 or wendyaasen@ shaw.ca. Project sponsored by Food Action Society of the North Okanagan. ENDERBY WOMEN IN BUSINESS MEETING Feb. 18 at 7:30 a.m., Enderby Chamber. Doors open at 7 a.m.; breakfast $2. Come network, guests welcome! Contact Aase at 250-838-6840 for details.
COMMUNITY SENIORS’ FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON Feb. 18 at 10:45 a.m., Vernon Full Gospel Tabernacle, 5871 Okanagan Landing Rd. Brian Spence will bring a devotional. A delicious lunch will be served. Enjoy singing your favourite hymns with the Sing-Along Band led by Pastor Karl Janzen. Phone Lois at 250-549-8496 or Kathy at 250-558-1947. WONDERCAFÉ-LIVE! IN LUMBY Fred Newhouse will present “The Art of Cultivating a Forest,” at the Lumby United Church Hall Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.. Fred has farmed his own woodlot since 1996 and will talk about the practices of forest management, his own ideas about silviculture and our evolution as stewards of our earth. Come and share in what promises to be an interesting evening. Free entrance and coffee. Questions about wonderCafé-live! or being a presenter, call Dave at 547-6368 or emailed daboss1@telus.net. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Valentine’s dinner and dance Feb. 19. BBQ chicken dinner from 6:30 to 7 p.m., dancing from 7 to 10 p.m.; cost is $12 per person. Music by Jay Cee. Please reserve your tickets early by calling the branch at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m. or e-mail to lsdmjb@yahoo.com. Members/bona fide guests welcome.
EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS SHARE EXPERIENCE where they were buried in the rubble of their home and school before being rescued by their adult students. Come and hear them share their story as they instill hope for the now hurting Haiti. Dessert and coffee served. Speakers Al and Ev Hromek, missionaries to Haiti. Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Schubert Centre, 3505 - 30 Ave. A $5 donation will be accepted. Call Elaine at 250-558-4192 for more information. BOTTLE DRIVE Hosted by the Vernon secondary school grad class of 2010, Feb. 20 and March 27, to raise money for their dry grad. Students will be going door to door. DON’T LIKE DOING YOUR DOG’S NAILS? Nail Clip Fundraiser Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition & Supply in the Andre’s Plaza, 3115-48th Ave. Nail clipping is by donation and all proceeds will benefit Vernon and area animal welfare organizations. ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY SILENT AUCTION Feb. 20, Village Green Mall , 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bidding closes 3:30 p.m. Bid on variety of items and help us prevent animal homelessness and suffering. Check out our $5 mystery bags table. Memberships, spay/ neuter assistance forms available. Ten low-income applicants will receive free cat spays. Info., call Heather at 250-542-7203.
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(nursery & toddler care avail for children under age 3) Sunday School for children age 3 - grade 5 Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study and Prayer Time
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Knox Presbyterian Alexis Pk. Dr. at 32nd Avenue • 250-542-8613
This Sunday:
9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Communion Service
— All are welcome — Rev. Dr. Ed Millin - Sermon: “When Jesus Heals Us”
3300 Alexis Park Drive • (250) 545-0797
VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd AVENUE 250-545-7105
Saturday 6:30pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”
10 am Sunday Morning Worship
First Baptist
Exploring the Scriptures “A Thin Place” with Sharon Ferguson-Hood
Phone 250-542-0128 Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt
Ministers: Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood, Leanne Benoit and Rev. Bob Thompson
10am Sunday
Visit our websites: www.unitedchurchvernon.com & www.camphurlburt.com
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4911 Silver Star Rd. • 542-4028
Join us Sunday 10:00am Spending time in Worship and God’s Word Toddler Care available. Sunday School for ages 3-11 Pastors: Rick Corak & Eugene Harder Youth Ministries: Nathan Arkell
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY
WELCOMES YOU! Sunday Services
5600 MacDonald Rd.
Mass: Sunday 10:30am 1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass
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Sunday February 14th, 2010
1st Sunday of the Month No 7:00 pm Mass
1st Service 10:00am 2nd Service 2:00pm
10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276
7:45am Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 9:15am The Table* (Contemporary) 11:00am Choral Eucharist (BAS)*
Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm
Join us each Sunday
CATHOLIC CHURCH
3205-27th St. • 250-542-3179 allsaintsvernon.org
2607-27th Street 542-1276
CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
ALL SAINTS Anglican Church
ST. JAMES
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www.firstbaptistvernon.net
Sunday Feb. 14th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
CATHOLIC CHURCH
4312 - 25th Street Phone 250-542-7894
Impact Youth Thursdays 6:30pm
All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall
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Worship Service
OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH Speaker Christina Cardinal Music by Norma Jean Littleton
Community Baptist Church
1406 32nd Ave.
Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM
FAMILY WORSHIP
250-545-1536 PEACE LUTHERAN ELCIC 1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267
Speaker: Rene Brunelle
10am Worship & Sunday School
Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
4506 - 29th St 545-2927
Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene
Pastor Richard D. Schulz
VERNON FAMILY CHURCH A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978 Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling Affiliated with the PAOC of Canada
Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn
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9:45am German Worship Service 9:45am English Sunday School 11:00am English Worship Service 7:00pm Evening Worship Service Wednesday 7:30pm Bible Study & Prayer
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Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist 3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941
Sunday, February 14th, 2010 Sunday Morning Worship Service: Service: 10:15am Sermon Title: “A More Convenient Time” Scripture: Acts 24 Everyone Welcome! Programs for all ages
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Welcome to P.V. Church 6161 P.V. Road
“Kids on the Rock” Gr 1-6 Wed Nights 6-7:30pm SENIOR PASTOR: LARRY WOELKE MUSIC: JULENE PONIPAL SUPPORT MINISTER: BRAD BREITKREUTZ
Don’t like just being a number, no opportunity to serve or use your gifts? Come join others Starting a new church work. Join Our Happy Hour Sunday 10:30 A.M. Interim Pastor: Al Perry 250-542-7435
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media visits in the region. Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association chief executive officer Glenn Mandziuk says the huge Tourism B.C. marketing blitz includes prominent celebrities, beautiful scenery and exciting recreational activities depicted in television commercials, newspaper ads, billboards and website promotions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tourism B.C. is presenting a very professional, high-quality campaign and we are pleased to be a part of it,â&#x20AC;? Mandziuk said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to use the attention surrounding the Olympics as a springboard, to take
Tourism promotion for the Okanagan is getting a major boost from a star-studded Tourism B.C. marketing campaign underway during the Winter Olympics. And the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism agency has been busy supporting the provincial campaign, providing it with video and photo resources Glenn Mandziuk and helping to arrange
our region to the next level â&#x20AC;&#x201D; raising the awareness of people throughout B.C., Canada, the United States and beyond that we have a world-class travel destination right here.â&#x20AC;? Mandziuk says 250,000 visitors are expected in B.C. during the Olympics, and three billion will watch the Games on television. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an amazing opportunity to showcase our region to the world. We want to encourage travellers to visit during and after the Olympic Games.â&#x20AC;? One of the highest-profile parts of the
marketing campaign is video material and TV spots which feature B.C.-born celebrities saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Gotta Be Here,â&#x20AC;? while fast-cut images show thrilling activities in various scenic parts of the province. The celebrities include singer Sarah McLachlan, basketball star Steve Nash, and actors Michael J. Fox, Ryan Reynolds, Eric McCormack and Kim Cattrall. Mandziuk says TOTA staff have been busy working with visiting journalists, photographers, videographers and tour operators to support the Tourism B.C. campaign and give maximum exposure to this region.
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News COLDSTREAM CARES
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Shawna Buffie’s Grade 2 class at Coldstream Elementary School organized a school fundraiser for Haiti earthquake relief and with the help of Grade 7 student Brooklyn Love, who made cards and sold them, raised $1,430 for Haiti.
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In response to the crisis in Haiti, the Central Okanagan School District and Sun-Rype have come up with a joint fundraising plan, which is expected to raise $12,000. Sun-Rype has donated 40,000 pouches of locally-produced apple crisp snacks that are being sold at schools. Students and staff can purchase individual packages or entire boxes. “It’s an amazing contribution on behalf of Sun-Rype and an opportunity for our students to help with the relief efforts in Haiti,” said Norm Bradley, school district director of instruction. “It’s all very short notice because the need is so urgent and extreme in Haiti.” The funds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, which has been working in Haiti for the past 19 years. “They typically have 30 staff in the country but, following the earthquake, they have about 1,000 people there,” said Bradley.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING They don’t call us Creative and Critical Studies for nothing ART HISTORY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Lumby Village Hall, 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, B.C. on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: VILLAGE OF LUMBY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 705, 2010 This Bylaw proposes to amend the Official Community Plan map marked Schedule “B”, attached to and forming part of the Village of Lumby Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 638, 2005 by changing the designation of Lot A, DL 164, ODYD, Plan 30783, located at 1760 Glencaird Street from Administration to Residential High Density to allow for the 0.17 ha portion to be used for senior citizens rental housing.
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ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 706, 2010 AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 707, 2010 Bylaw No. 706, 2010 proposes to rezone a 0.17 ha portion of Lot A, DL 164, ODYD, Plan 30783, located at 1760 Glencaird Street from Comprehensive Development - Senior Citizens Assisted Living [CD.1] Zone to Residential Apartment and Multi-Family [R.3] Zone. Bylaw No. 707, 2010 proposes to amend the text of the Village of Lumby Zoning Bylaw No. 395, 1986 by reducing the minimum lot size standard of the CD.1 zone from 0.78 ha to 0.21 ha and by eliminating the site plan which is currently attached as a schedule to the zone. The purpose of the Bylaws is to allow a portion of Lot A, Plan 30783 to be used for senior citizens rental housing.
The FACULTY of CREATIVE and CRITICAL STUDIES at UBC OKANAGAN
All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by these Bylaws, shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above Bylaws. Copies of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected at the office of the Village of Lumby from February 8, 2010 through February 15, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For further information, please contact Greg Routley, Planner at (250) 550-3734 or by e-mail at greg.routley@rdno.ca. NO SUBMISSIONS TO COUNCIL WILL BE RECEIVED FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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News ESSAGE IS IN THE WATER M E H T
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I don’t get no respect” were the famous words that Rodney Dangerfield used in his stand up comedy routine. Aretha Franklin sang about it with her hit “R-E-S-P-E-C-T….find out what it means to me.” In the Illustrated Oxford Dictionary, respect is defined as “(a) a persons polite words or intentions; (b) avoid interfering with, harming, degrading, insulting, injuring or interrupting; (c) refrain from offending a person, or a person’s feelings”. Feeling that we are respected and valued as individuals is a very imporCarole Fawcett tant and necessary part of all areas of our lives (home, work, socially). This was addressed by an 18th Century German Philosopher, Immanuel Kant who identified that the “most lasting contributions to moral philosophy is the notion of respect.” As an employee do you feel undermined, undervalued and unappreciated at work? Has this manifested in your body yet? Are you getting tension headaches? Do you feel depressed? Have your eating habits changed? Is your fatigue level over the top? Are you feeling unhappy all the time? Are you filled with self doubt? Are you being asked to do more than you can really accomplish? If you have answered ‘yes’ to even two of these questions, this could mean you are in a stressful situation every time you are at work. Our body reacts to stress by pumping cortisol, adrenalin and other chemicals into the blood stream and holds them there for the duration of your response. Our jobs can create this response. The response does not diminish if we continue to work in places that are unhealthy for us. The body retains those higher levels of cortisol and adrenalin, and it detrimentally affects our health. Our immune systems become compromised and we start to catch every little bug that is going around. It is a well known fact that employees who feel valued, appreciated and respected take less sick time and willingly give more to an organization. It’s considered to be common-sense, as most people would agree with this idea. Smart is the manager who treats employees with understanding and respect. Smart is the manager who has learned how to say ‘thank you’ and who acknowledges an employee who goes above and beyond the job description. Smart is the manager who spreads “good gossip” and only speaks of the positive attributes of others. No “he said, she said” gossipy disrespectful words as they will only spread dissension and unhappiness amongst employees. I was listening to CBC Radio the other day and was reminded about a simple but very effective way to change the energy at any workplace. If you would like to see the energy of a workplace turn
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This Notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent William Vander Zalm on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Offi cer by July 5, 2010. The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to end the harmonized sales tax (HST).
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Summary of Initiative: The purpose of the initiative draft Bill is to declare that the agreement between the federal government and the British Columbia government to establish a harmonized sales tax (HST) is not in effect. The draft Bill would reinstate the 7% provincial sales tax (PST) with the same exemptions as were in effect as of June 30, 2010 and establish the provincial sales tax as the only sales tax in British Columbia for the purposes of raising provincial revenue. The draft Bill proposes that it be effective retroactively to June 30, 2010. The Bill also proposes that the provincial share of HST revenues received between June 30, 2010 and the date of Royal Assent of the Bill that exceeds what would be collected under the PST rules as of June 30, 2010 would be reimbursed to British Columbians on a per capita basis. Opponent Registration: Individuals or organizations who intend to incur expenses as opponents must apply for registration with the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, March 8, 2010. Registration applications for opponents are available from Elections BC.
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Snowboarder eyes Olympic gold KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff
Drew Neilson’s first Olympic rush lasted just 20 seconds. Taken out by a Polish rider who had lost his edge, Neilson left the 2006 Torino Games banged up and bummed, but determined to ride for glory again, at home, in 2010. Now a married father of two living in North Vancouver, by way of Vernon, Neilson is one of the world’s best snowboard cross athletes. Bumper cars on snow. Frozen roller derby. The sport is dangerous, thrilling and fan-friendly. Racers bolt out of the starting gate simultaneously and then face steep pitches, berms and jumps. Most races go 45 seconds. There is some bumping, and since turning pro 11 years ago, Neilson has rattled almost every part of his body. The former VSS and Kalamalka Secondary student was turned on to snowboarding by a James Bond movie. He has used the footage in presentations to schools. “There was a Siberian escape scene where he’s escaping the Russians and the snowmobile gets blown up and the ski just happens to land in the snow beside him and the next thing you know, he’s cruising down the mountain,” laughed Neilson, 35. “It was pretty inspirational.” After years of downhill ski racing and freestyling at Silver Star Mountain Resort, Neilson and buddy Dave Laidlaw discovered snowboarding. Neilson was 13 and despite a few head-smashing falls, was quickly hooked on the sport. In his late teens, Neilson began winning competitions. He worked nights in a kitchen at Silver Star and snowboarded by day. “I’d wake up in the morning and press play, and start again,” he said. Then came the prize money. A $15,000 cheque one season, $25,000 the next. By 2002-03, he was fourth in the FIS World Cup Championship. The next season, he was third and pulling in $250,000. He even had a character in American X Games legend Shaun Palmer’s video game. Neilson, who used his eye-popping vertical to play high school volleyball, rugby and basketball, was stoked when snowboard cross was added to the Turin Olympics. “I personally thought it was the best show at the Olympics. What’s not to love about a last-minute pass to the finish, countryto-country, head-to-head action. You really only get that in short-track speed skating. It’s not you
against a number that the judge’s gonna give you. It’s not you going against the clock. It’s head-tohead and that’s what I love about it, and I think that’s why skier-cross got in so easily and I think it’s going to be a great show as well.” Neilson was the goldmedal favourite going into the Turin Games. “The Polish rider was a nice guy. We just came together and I thought I was home free, and then the next thing you know, I got clipped and couldn’t see it coming. I’m not saying he needed to apologize to me, and he never did. It’s just something that happens, and unfortunately, it happened on the biggest day of my life. “I’ve had a pretty successful career. If you look at the percentages of how many times I’ve raced and how many times I’ve been on the podium, I’m pretty happy with that.” The very next season, Neilson won three of four World Cup races in a season cut short by inclement weather. Betrayed by a serious wrist injury the first half of last season, Neilson recorded two top-10 finishes before the year ended, including a seventh in the Olympic test race on his home Cypress Mountain course. He had off-season wrist surgery and despite a 33rd-place finish in a September race in Argentina, he feels ready for the rest of the World Cup season, starting this weekend in Colorado. “I still think I’m good. I think I’ve just got a lot on my plate with family and stuff to deal with. It’s harder to stay on top of it as much in the physical aspect and get out and snowboard. I really only snowboard in competition now, unfortunately,” he said. A self-described Mr. Mom since his wife, Amy, works full-time as a police pyschologist, Neilson cares for his sons, Caleb, five, and Elias, not quite two, in between races. He praises Amy (nee Powter) for making huge sacrifices along the snowboard journey. They have been together for 15 years, married for seven. “I love her to death, but she’s always said it will be great when snowboarding won’t be the priority, and with the Olympics coming here, it’s unfortunately become more of a priority,” he said. “She transferred from UVic to SFU so I could be near the mountains and airport and not stuck on the ferry. She sacrificed a lot. It’s always, unfortunately, been all about me, but it’s been our primary income for a long time.
Snowboarding was making lots of money and it was our lifestyle. She’s the best thing that has happened to me in my life, next to having two children with her.” Life as a family man has changed Drew in many ways. He no longer paints his toenails purple before races, and he ditches post-race parties. “It’s fun to go out and blow some steam off and do that kind of thing, but it comes to a point when you become a dad. It’s funny because a lot of the people I race with now, they have a pre-disposed kind of view of me from the way I used to be when I was out competing and
winning and travelling and partying like a madman. So, people want me to go out, they wanna buy me a drink, they wanna get drunk with Drew Neilson. They wanna get out and have fun. They’re out on tour, and they’ve finally made it, and they wanna party with the big boys and have fun, and I think it surprises them when they don’t see me at the party.” The youngest of four siblings, Drew was only three when his father, Lew Neilson, was killed in a hang gliding accident as he trained for the world championships. Lew, also an auto race driver, is in the Okanagan Sports Hall
of Fame. Drew pays honour to his dad with yearly visits to the Coldstream Cemetery. “Like me, he was a pretty fiery, competitive person who has a bit of a temper,” said Drew, who when working as a greeter at White Spot, had one of his father’s friends recognize the family resemblance, much to his delight. Drew, who hung out with older brother Wade growing up, also has a brother Craig, and a sister, Karen. He praises his mom, Judy, for making his upbringing a happy one despite his father’s death. “Single mom, four kids, growing up and having
to be the sole provider working at the Winman’s furniture store for a long time with my grandmother, and trying to juggle the kids. I was afforded a lot of freedom, but Karen’s another strong person in my life, and she had to step it up, and she did. My mom did everything she had to and did a great job as far as keeping a budget, keeping on top of things and keeping us good-natured kids.” Neilson said his stepdad, Ben Hoy, brought some stability to the family, and Drew is excited about performing in front of his folks at the Winter Olympics. “It’s one of the last
checklists on the checklists of a career I guess, is to win the biggest one. I haven’t won a world championship which I’d like to do as well, a single-race world championship which they have every two years. Unfortunately, I missed Korea due to my wrist. It’s (Olympics) the biggest show. I’m still not qualified officially. I’ve still got my work cut out for me for four more races. Lots of media, lots of people expecting good things out of me, and I definitely have to keep it all in perspective and not get carried away, but I’ll definitely try to keep it just as another race, but it’s not.”
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Norwegian shooting coach Joar Himle told Melanson: “The athletes that respond well to altitude are here. The ath-
“Everyone up here feels like they’re a part of the Games now, and they’re all excited to watch these athletes that have been training here race at the Olympics. “The locals on the
trails with them are just blown away by the speed they’re skiing at.” Among those who have been practising in the North Okanagan is Lucas Bauer, a Czech cross-country skier who is considered a gold medal favourite. “Lucas is probably going to medal, as will some of the Norwegians, and to have them training here, it’s like, ‘wow,’” said Melanson. Conditions for the athletes have been pretty much ideal. “They’ve had a week of sun, perfect hard tracks and now, fresh snow,” said Bond. “They like that because at Whistler it’ll be more than likely fresh snow or variable conditions. “The temperatures here have been ideal, not too cold. When it gets too cold it’s hard on the lungs. Teams feel the elevation has been ideal and to boost their endurance before the Games.”
Both the Star and Sovereign Lake have been getting tons of media coverage both at home and abroad. Provincial outlets have converged to do stories about the teams training, and the countries have their own media travelling with the athletes sending stories home about their preOlympic training. “Silver Star and Sovereign Lake are already on the map because of World Cups we’ve hosted,” said Bond.
Photo by Julie Melanson Simone Hallenbarter and Benjamin Weger prepare to shoot at the biathlon range at Sovereign Lake.
Tim Fitzgerald/Silver Star Mountain Resort Ann Kristin Flatland of Norway, above, and Riika Sarasoja of Finland work on their classic technique as they prepare to compete at the Vancouver Winter Games. There were 8 Olympic teams training at Silver Star.
“But it’s definitely a huge coup to have this amount of teams here before the Olympics.” Himle told Melanson that for these athletes, the mental preparation is as important as the physical. On their days off, a few of the athletes have been skiing on the slopes at Silver Star or just mingling around the village.
Photo by Julie Melanson Halvard Hanevold of Norway practised his shooting technique in preparation for the Olympics. The Norwegian team practised at Sovereign Lake all week.
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letes that don’t respond well to the altitude have chosen to stay low.” Joining the Norwegians, whose biathlon team includes 40-yearold Halvard Hanevold, preparing for his second Olympics, have been the Swiss, Russians and Czech Republic, while cross-country ski teams practising on the trails are from Czech Republic, Finland, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. Those countries, along with Japan’s cross-country team, have also been training and relaxing at Silver Star Resort. “The excitement is high,” said Glenn Bond, nordic manager at Silver Star.
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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) An important person -someone usually difficult to reach -- will suddenly become available. Once you make the breakthrough, make something of it.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder French critic Roland Barthes, who died in 1980, said, “Literature is the question minus the answer.” If, therefore, this column, with the question plus the answer, is not literature, so be it! Today’s deal is tougher than most, and to be honest, in the real world, the wrong line of play would work more often than not. But in bridgecolumn deals, finesses win only if they are needed. With that hint, what is the correct line of play in four hearts after West leads the club queen? The original declarer saw four losers: two diamonds and two clubs. He won the first trick, played a spade to dummy’s king, cashed the spade ace for a
club discard, and sat back, feeling there would be no further worries. He played a diamond to his queen. West won with his king, cashed the club jack, and led another club. South ruffed, played a trump to dummy’s jack, and took a second diamond finesse. That lost as well and West returned a diamond, which East ruffed with his heart eight to defeat the contract. Yes, declarer was unlucky, but what was the right line? South should have gone after these 10 tricks: two spades, five hearts, one diamond, one club and one diamond ruff with dummy’s heart jack. After taking his club discard, declarer should have played a diamond
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KANE, Clifford John February 18, 1943 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 6, 2010 Cliff passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends. He was a devoted husband to his best friend Linda, and the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greatest Daddy to his treasured daughters Jolene and Wendy. Cliff leaves behind countless family members in Ontario, Alberta and BC, and will be dearly missed by all. Cliff was an avid hunter, champion trapshooter, snowmobiler, commercial ďŹ sherman, dedicated volunteer, certiďŹ ed farrier, equestrian, mechanic, hockey player, pilot, scuba diver, farmer, stock car driver, wine maker, bartender and chef extraordinaire (Pink Panther Pancakes and Whistlepigs). Cliff was a man to be admired who lived life with ageless energy. We have lost an original. At Cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request there will be no service. Flowers are gratefully declined; however, donations can be made in Cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to either of the following organizations of which he was a lifetime member: The BC Wildlife Federation (Unit 101 - 3060 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5B 3A6), or The Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia (#10130799 Simpson Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6X4).
L. Ethel Carpenter (nee Saunders)
Lucy Ethel Carpenter passed away peacefully on February 8, 2010 at Noric House in Vernon BC. Ethel was born on July 10, 1916 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and has resided in Vernon for the past 68 years. Over the years, she and Ron enjoyed their time at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Mabel Lake, where they both loved ďŹ shing, music and entertaining family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ron, in 2002 and is survived by her two sons, Bruce Carpenter (Caroline) of Vernon BC and Ken Carpenter (Penny) of N. Saanich BC and by grandchildren Kim Morden (Bob) of Anmore BC, David Carpenter (Veronica) of Duncan BC and Scott Carpenter (Elissa) of Calgary AB. Great-grandchildren Brett and Kelsey Morden, and Rowan, Selena, Evan and Dylan Carpenter also morn the loss of â&#x20AC;&#x153;GGâ&#x20AC;?. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Noric House and to numerous relatives, friends and professionals who made it possible for Ethel to rest comfortably and happily during her ďŹ nal days. A special thank you is extended to Helen Brandt of Vernon and her niece Isabel Saunders of Nanaimo for their many kindnesses and dedicated support to Ethel over the years. There will be no service by Ethelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 27th Ave., Vernon BC V1T 1S4 or at www.nohs.ca
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Helen Beatrice Henderson (nee Atkinson) March 5, 1928 February 7, 2010 Helen passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Hospice House in Vernon, BC with her family at her side. She was born in Macklin, Sask., March 5, 1928 to Frank & Rosetta Atkinson, the youngest of eight children. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; daughter Wendy Henderson, son Gary (Sharon) Henderson, granddaughters Dawn (Tim) Woznow & Natalie (Brad) Pearce, grandsons Chris Mann & Rob Dalton, great granddaughters Katie Woznow, Ivy & Molly Mann & Lucy Pearce & great grandson Alex Woznow. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Elmer Henderson (died February 2001) and daughter Brenda Mann (died June 2005). At Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request there will be no service, but the family asks that those who loved her celebrate her life in their own special way. If so desired, a donation to North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 - 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 1S4, in Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank: Dr. VanZyl; the emergency and 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor West staff of VGH for her care; & Vernon Hospice House for making Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nal days so peaceful & for taking such good care of us.
Dorothy Lynn Niehaus (nee Macarther)
It is with sadness but peace that we announce the passing of Lynn Niehaus on February 7, 2010, at Vernon. Lynn will be lovingly remembered by her husband of eight years (and high school sweetheart) Gordon; her children Kristen and Jamie; grandchildren Kingsley and Conall; extended family Darryl (Rhonda), Dean and Drew and many dear friends from the nursing and Peruvian Paso worlds Lynn was born in Saskatoon and moved to Nelson as a young girl. After she graduated from High School she went to Nursing School at Vancouver General Hospital. She nursed for over 40 years everywhere from Hollywood, CA to High Prairie, AB, but ultimately ended up in Armstrong- discovered when she went there to buy her ďŹ rst Peruvian Paso Horse. Lynn was smitten at ďŹ rst glance with the Valley and spent many, many happy years here playing with horses, running a feed store, working at the Armstrong Hospital and later the Pleasant Valley Health Centre before retiring in 2007. Donations in Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to North Okanagan Hospice Society. Arrangements and cremation in the care of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Armstrong 250 546-7237 FUNERAL SERVICES
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Darrius Victor-Ray Vassallo-Gimigliano October 21st 2008 - February 2nd 2010
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our son Darrius on February 2nd, 2010. He will be lovingly remembered and always cherished by his parents; Tina Vassallo & Joe Gimigliano, his brother; Jasper, his sister; Justice, his grandparents; Ray-Anne & Joseph, his great-grandparents; Ray & Bonnie, Ron & Mary & CesairĂŠ & Rita HachĂŠ as well as numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. Darrius was preceded in death by his grandmother, Paulette Dubeau. Darrius was a very active and happy little boy who loved his bananas, cherios and popcorn twists. He was known by his family as â&#x20AC;&#x153;A boy of a million faces!â&#x20AC;? A Celebration of Darriusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held at Polson Park in the main Âżeld on Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Elks Hall at 4:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to Tina Vassallo at any TD Canada Trust Branch to Account # 98726202490. Cremation arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187
June Isabelle Baird (nee Donaldson)
was born on June 17th, 1926 in Calgary, Alberta and passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2010 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 83 years. June will be lovingly remembered by her life partner of 30 years, Thomas Karina of Surrey, B.C., three nephews and their families, one brother-in-law; Joe (Kathy) Kiryna, one sister-in-law; Mary (Don) Kurbis as well as numerous extended family members and friends. June was preceded in death by her parents; John and Isabelle Donaldson and two sisters; Mina and Joanne. June worked and resided in the Vancouver area for over 40 years. Cremation preceded a gathering of family and friends which will be held in the Tea Room of Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of June to the SPCA 1245 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1R1. Condolences may be sent to bethelchapel@uniserve.com Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187
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Marie is survived by her brother, Lionel Lafreniere, (age 102) of Moncton, New Brunswick and by ninety nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 12th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in St. James Catholic Church with The Reverend Father Dale Normandeau, Celebrant. A reception will follow. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Marie may do so to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2221 Yonge Street, Suite 601, Toronto, ON M4S 2B4.
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A loving sister and also a much loved aunt, Marie Esther Webber died peacefully in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Sunday, February 7th, 2010. She had reached the age of 94 years.
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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.
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Do you live on Kalamalka or Okanagan Lake?Would you like a week in Vancouver/Kitsilano in a 3 bdrm home? If so, we are 2 women coming to Vernon for our grad classes 50 year reunion and would like to trade for a lakefront house. The reunion is June 11 to 13 and we would like to stay about a week. If you are interested we can exchange pictures etc.Phone 604-736-4858 or email lduprey@telus.net
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Cremation preceded Memorial Service which was We aLive Here! held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor David Bunn officiating.
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Business Opportunities SHEETMETAL/ROOFING Co in Kelowna. Includes full shop, cranetruck, standing seam panel machine, safety gear. Everything in great condition. $70K. 250-469-0494 mobster_b@hotmail.com TURF LOGIC FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY. Zero Pesticide Lawn Care. Okanagan Territories Available, Outdoor Lifestyle, Full Local Support. w w w. t u r f l o g i c . c a 1-866-239-4056
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Call Bill Hubbard for a personal interview
250-550-2109 Executives Realty Skating Coach for Clearwater, B.C. Season runs Sept. to March, 15/hrs/wk. All Skate Canada programs and private lessons offered. Call Suze 250-587-6143. Send resume to: Raft Mountain Skating Club, RR#1, Box 1966, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 Deadline June 10.
Education/Trade Schools Become a Psychiatric Nurse –train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. www.stenbergcollege.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Train on Full-Size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders, Pertinent Oil Field Tickets, Provincially Certified Instructors, Government Accredited. Job Placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
Farm Workers BILGA Farms, Kelowna BC. Permanent FT Orchard Workers Wanted. Pruning, thinning, harvesting fruit & veggies. Tractor operator/driver. $12/hr. Req’d immed. Email bilgafarms@hotmail.com
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ATTN: Wanted 33 Overweight People! WE PAY YOU for lbs you lose on our program! Call Candace 1-877-264-4713 ATTN: Why Weight? $$ for the lbs. you’ll lose.1-877-737DIET dietmagicresults@shaw.ca BUSY Irrigation Store in Vernon has position available for F/T self motivated personnel. The candidate must have strong skills in the irrigation industry, 3yrs min. Purchasing exp., computer knowledge & effective communication skills. Fax resumes: 250-503-0282 Busy shop needs Automotive Apprentice Technician/Tire Installer. Drop off resume in person to Puetter Automotive, 2505 Wood Ave, Armstrong.
Caretaker needed for remote backcountry lodge near Revelstoke. April-Nov. 2wks in, 2wks out. Best suits a retired couple, not much work, not much pay. Send resume to info@mustangpowder.com
NOTARIAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED Notary Public requires assistant including reception/general office duties and junior conveyancer. Friendly personality, office experience and computer skills a must. Legal training preferred. Email resume and cover to dburden@shawbiz.ca
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Help Wanted CLASS 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & USA. Only drivers w/min 2yrs exp. & US border crossing capability need apply. Dedicated Tractors, paid drops, & direct deposit. No Phone Calls Please. Fax resume to 250-546-0600.
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Okanagan Indian Band The Okanagan Indian Band Daycare requires an Infant/Toddler Educator starting March 1 and an Early Childhood Educator starting March 15. Wage is $14.00 hour. Excellent benefit package. Must have ECE and B.C. license to practice. Work is very physical. Preference may be given to those having knowledge of the Okanagan Indian Band community. Please direct resumes by February 24 at noon to: Okanagan Indian Band 12420 Westside Road Vernon, B.C. V1T 7Z3 Fax (250) 542-4990 okibhr@okanagan.org We thank those submitting resumes, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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Apply in person with resume 1220 Kal Lake Road.
ATTENTION: LOCAL people needed to Work From Home online $500-$4500 PT/FT. Complete Training provided. Call Candace 1-877-822-8170
DO YOU WANT YOUR PET TO BE HEALTHY? Learn how and help others do the same! If you are hard-working, love to help, and have a genuine passion for animal health and welfare, you could be the newest member of our Customer Care Team. Your responsibilities would be to provide amazing customer service, educate yourself and our customers about our products, and work closely with our Team to create a memorable store experience for each and every customer. This is a TuesdaySaturday FT opportunity. Visit our store and ask for John between 1pm-6pm, Tuesdays through Fridays, ending February 26th. Helping People Help Their Pets. Visit www.healthyspot.biz for our address and more about us
Nursing Unit Clerk ! A people-oriented job at the heart of hospital operations. You’ll never be bored again. Our 6 month program gives you the specialized training needed for hospital positions. The focused, intensive schedule gets you into the work force as quickly as possible. Classes start in March and September. We also offer: Online Medical Transcription - 9 months Pharmacy Technician – 8 months Resident Care Aide - 6 months Financial Aid available for qualified students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college
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Website: www.vernonmotorsports.com Mail: 6381 Hwy 97 N, Vernon, BC V1B 3R4 Phone: 250-545-5381 • Fax: 250-542-8500
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Experience in sales, merchandising and customer service required. Knowledge of POS and Microsoft Office preferred. Join our Team - Great Benefits Wage $12 - $16/hour Visit our website for more information www.vernongolf.com Email resume to Shannon Glenesk, Head Professional at shannon@vernongolf.com or mail/fax to: 800 Kalamalka Lake Road Vernon, BC V1T 6V2 Fax: 250-542-5468
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Home Building Centre Vernon has 2 openings in our busy Door and Window Department. We are looking for an experienced
SALESPERSON
with a proven track record with contractors for take-offs, measures and quotes. We also need an experienced
DOOR HANGER
who is very familiar with power tools and comfortable with custom work for our on-site door shop. We offer excellent remuneration, full benefits, employee discounts and RRSP’s. Please send your résumé attention Store Manager. Email bob.anderson@hbcvernon.ca Fax 250-545-0083 BioHarmony Inc., the leading manufacturer of Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems. We’re seeking a full time Technical Sales Operations Assistant. Duties include but not limited to: sales, planning, installation, emergency servicing & assembly. Drivers license & Criminal Record Check required. Long term position. Deliver resume to: BioHarmony Inc. #2-4215 24th Ave., Vernon, BC. 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday or email to: bh@bioharmony.ca Closes Feb. 12, 2010. C-Lovers Fish & Chips is now hiring a P/T server. Open availability. Drop off resumes to 2501-53rd ave Vernon or c-lovers@shaw.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
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HYGIENIST WANTED for busy, perio-focused practice. Resumes to Office Manager, 199 Salt Spring Way, Salt Spring Island BC, V8K 2G2 or email: mail4radish@yahoo.ca
DRYWALL, taping, texturing, New & Reno’s, cheap rates. Call Peter (250)307-8378
Professionally pruned trees, haul garbage, rake yards, move furniture. (250)549-0537
DUMP RUNS, ODD JOBS, HOUSE & YARD CLEAN UP. Call Paul (250)550-4256
SPRING YARDWORK? Ted (250)542-6131
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
NEILS Handyman. Yard clean up, rubbish removal, carpets, appliances, bsmn’ts & garages cleaned out, dump runs, small painting jobs. Vernon & Armstrong 250-546-2997
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PARTS puller wanted, must be mechanically inclined. Apply at 3201 45th Ave. Vernon. 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.) Support worker for young man living in Winfield, requirements incl. DL & First Aide, must be outgoing & enthusiastic w/a good sense of humour. Permanent PT, shift work from Mon-Sun. Judy 250-766-0539 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 Longhorn Pub is seeking exp. kitchen staff for FT & PT positions. Competitive wage plus benefits. Apply in person to 4513-25th Ave, Vernon. THE Prestige Hotel in Vernon is looking for experienced housekeeping staff. Please apply in person with resume at hotel. 250-558-5991. 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 WANTED: An Office Assistant for a home renovation company. Skills in management & basic carpentry are required. A bachelor’s degree in business management is essential. Send resumes to: Ted Wasyliuk 3908 24th Ave. Vernon B.C. V1T 1M2
Mining ATTENTION GOLD MINERS We buy gold placer, black sand / free gold concentrate. Quotes based on a representative sample FOB Kelowna, BC. We also contract to clean gold concentrate FOB Kelowna, BC. CONTACT CARL OR MARK TOLL FREE 1-877-763-2099. Canadian Jewelry Exchange 520 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6P1. www.cjex.net
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Career Opportunities Nixon Wenger is the largest law firm in the North Okanagan offering flexible hours, competitive salaries, and great benefits including RRSP contributions. We provide interesting work in a positive and supportive environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. Join this well-established and growing law firm for a dynamic and rewarding career.
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The City of Salmon Arm is inviting applications for
ACCOUNTING CLERK IV The Lifestyle Community of Salmon Arm is nestled on the shore of Salmon Arm Bay of Shuswap Lake, centrally located half way between Vancouver and Calgary. With a population of approximately 17,000, it is the largest community on Shuswap Lake and serves as the business centre for the area. Surrounded by rolling hillsides, Salmon Arm is rich in culture and arts and enjoys a full complement of excellent recreation and community facilities including a modern City Hall. With a moderate climate and four distinct seasons, Salmon Arm offers year-round recreation and is renowned for its low stress lifestyle. The City of Salmon Arm is seeking applications from highly motivated individuals with a sound background in accounting and computer use to join our Finance Department. Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Services, the incumbent will ensure that financial and accounting records are accurately maintained including preparation and maintenance of records for property taxes, municipal budgets, accounts payable, utilities, licences, tolls and fees, accounts receivable and payroll. Qualifications must include two years completion towards a recognized accounting designation, four years diverse work experience in a computerized finance or accounting environment and good communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred candidates will have local government finance experience, particularly as it relates to property taxation. Remuneration for this position is as per the CUPE Collective Agreement [$25.23 to $29.09 per hour], depending on experience. Reply in writing, enclosing resume and cover letter, by March 1, 2010 to Human Resources, City of Salmon Arm, Box 40 [500- 2 Avenue NE], Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2; fax: [250] 803-4041; e-mail: humanresources@ salmonarm.ca. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
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COLDSTREAM RT 207 - Kalamalka Rd. & Creek Dr. (AVAILABLE ASAP) CITY RT 100 - 27th St. & 38 Ave. (AVAILABLE MARCH 3) ENDERBY RT 911 - George St. & Meadow Cres. (AVAILABLE NOW) EAST HILL AREA RT 69 - 24th Ave. & 19th St. (AVAILABLE ASAP)
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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• 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
“For all your window and door needs QUESTIONS? GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
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New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
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• 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!
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Specializing in: James Hardi Siding, Shingles, Board & Batten, Soffits, Fascia, Trim & Dressing.
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250-546-3574
- Welding - Custom or Repair - Fabrication - Aluminum
2250.308.2490 5 Scott S c Stuchberry
Laursen Electric New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured
Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242
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 You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
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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
ELECTRICAL
Commercial Residential Service
The Hardi Joys
Basements - Decks - Vinyl Siding Sidin Laminate Floors - Drywall - Painting Paintin
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
Call Paul 250-545-1300
Journeyman Carpenter Incorporated, Licensed, WCB, Insured, Quality Guaranteed
- Solving all your Siding Mysteries Exterior Finishing & Renovations
Industries Ltd.
BLACK ROCK CONCRETE Call Kevin 250-308-8268 • Foundations • Concrete Floors • Sidewalks • Retaining Wall • Engineered Wall • Driveway • Suspended Slabs
CONTACT
Silver Tip
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Alternative Health
Moving & Storage
Pets
Building Supplies
Furniture
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy
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
Beautiful Chocolate Lab puppies, 1st shots, 8wks old, view parent, $600. (250)547-2027
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
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 Solid Cherrywood coffee table and 2 end tables. $300. obo. 2 lamps. $70. 250-545-3767. Twin bed, excellent condition, +bed-in-bag, $50 OBO (250)549-7248
2 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL HOCKEY TICKETS at GM Place Feb. 28, 9 rows from ice. $4000 obo. 250-308-6263 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
NEED BUILDING PLANS New Home or Renovations Call North Okanagan Blue Print 250-558-8791
Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Mind Body Spirit African Spiritual Healer Solve all issues-100%Success www.gadryconsulting.com 1-604-872-7952 1-800-738-6858
Financial Services 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% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 866-888-8681 www.4pillars.ca
Hairstylists Professional mobile hairstylist will come to your home or business. Call to book your appt. Brenda at 250-864-9789
Cleaning Services PEGGY’S OFFICE & HOUSE CLEANING. $20/hr, Ref avail, 250-541-0911250-938-6338 THINK Freedom Housekeeping/Get back to your Ahh... wkly, biwkly, mo. or on call. Qual wrk, per serv. call Em 250-542-3765 or ea3765@telus.net
Rubbish Removal
Chihuahua, male 4lbs, 1yr old, Health check (deaf), Approved home only. $250 (250)546-6264 CKC Great Danes 8wks, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed, micro chips 250-492-3407
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
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
Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com
MINIATURE & Standard Poms, all colors, $400 & up each. 250-833-5785
Call 250-307-8998
K9ERS OBEDIENCE classes, applications now being accepted. ajharpe@gmail.com 250-549-2318
Boarding
TOY Yorkie Shih-Tzus, family raised, vet-checked, 1st shots, delivery $550. 250-269-7167.
Horse boarding Coldstream, large pastures,w/shelter, close to Riding Club & trails. 250-938-1080.
Yorkie X pups & Schnauzer pups. $500 & up. Phone 250-547-6698 for pics & info.
Equestrian
Antiques / Vintage
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
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
Feed & Hay
A1 Fridge $250. Washer $150. Dryer $100. Warrantied,Other items, Delivery Avail. 250-549-6042.
Appliances 3IN1 Fridge, sink, burners, exc/shape, great for cottage or suite, $175 (250)549-3090
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.
1000lb grass round bales, net wrapped, stored inside, over 100 available, $65/ea. 250-546-3571, 728-930-0115 Excellent quality grass hay 70-75lb bales, $7/bale (250)838-6725 Feeder hay. Round bales $160 ton. Delivery available. 250-838-6630. *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Fencing
Pets
CEDAR FENCE PANELS, order in Feb for 10% discount. (250)546-6038
Animal Care Society
Re-Conditioned Coin Operated Washer/Dryer Sets. Call 250-260-0394.
ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm
STOVE for sale $40. 250-838-5534, 250-306-0043
Countertops
FENCE POST Installation, Excavating, Trenching, and Brush Cleaning. Great rates. No transport fee. Call Ly at 250.308.5403.
Home Improvements
at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats
Roses have thorns but not our Rosie. This sweet 8 year old manx lost everything when her mom was moved to a care home. Please show her it’s not too late to love again!
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.
3 8 week old kittens. $25.00 each. 250-545-6871. 7mo male Mini-Daschund, vet checked, 1st 2-boosters. $400. 250-542-6337, 250-306-1215.
Farm Services
Farm Services
BEST DEAL! Stackers. Front loads starting at $100 and up. (250)549-3781
Food Products Naturally grown, governt inspected, grain fed Beef. $2.65/lb. CWF 250-546-6494.
Firewood/Fuel 4-CORDS of Pine. $125/cord delivered. 250-308-8837 days, 250-545-1313 after 5pm 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. WOODY’S FIREWOOD 7 days a week. Stacked on the truck, full cords, fir $190, pine $160, split & delivered. Vernon area. Call anytime 250-306-6029
Furniture
Call Auction World 250-765-5282
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 7 Thonet Labeled 1850’s bent oak venetian chairs, need caning $700 obo. (250)260-8069 Antique sofa and 2 matching chairs, rose Chenille fabric. $500. obo. 250-545-3767. 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 Lazy boy couch, love seat & rocker, paid $5000 5yrs ago, exc. cond. $1000. 250-540-7695
Livestock
Livestock
KITCHEN RENO Sale: Newer White Frigidaire Fridge and Inglis Stove w/ range hood. Aprox 10’X10’ kitchen cabinets (uppers / lowers / lazy susan) White, complete with countertops & dbl sink. White ceiling fan/light w/ remote. Great for cabin,summer kitchen or suite? $800 takes all. 541-0194
Auctions $$
Farm Equipment 2006 Kabota 3030 hst, 30 hp, 4 wheel drive, loader, full cab, w/ac, rear blade,72” grass cutter.$24,500. 250-547-8993. 4 round bale feeders, good shape $400 each. Jiffy round bale unroller, good shape $750. 250-547-8863
SAVE THOUSANDS!$$
Buy where the dealers buy & save
GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
Saturdays at 11 am
Garden Equipment Gas lawnmower $80. Free p/up dead lawn/garden tractors. 250-260-5819 Spring-Time? Rearbag push mower, 5.5HP, 22” $125. 3HP Tiller $100. 250-503-2177. WANTED lawn & garden tractors w/blown motor, trannys. Free Pick-up. 250-503-2177.
Medical Supplies 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 Sing HU, to become happier and more secure in God’s love. For a recorded message call Eckankar at: 250-307-6677 HOT TUB COVERS - Custom fit to any tub - We measure your tub & deliver at no charge - We have cover lifters
PENGUIN MFG 306-5706 Dewalt 14.4 volt cordless drill $100, Delco alternator 85amp, rebuilt $65 (250)542-5698
email: lakecityprinters@telus.net
Cast iron wood stove (50,000 BTU’s) used 1 season, new cost $2450. Asking $1500. (250)546-8768 CLASSIC COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS Quality cabinets at factory direct prices. 250-549-2875. Craft “Warehouse” Sale: Ribbon, lace, wood, candle making, magazines, florist, mache, beads & more. (250)546-4081 DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. 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 FREE: 12’ Petrel aluminum sailboat with mast & sails, needs some TLC. Also hot tub would make a good fish pond or water trough, just pick up. (250)542-0437 Hot Tub For Sale 5 person Beach Comber Hydro Massage Model 530 Digital 2000 Energy saver.Excellent condition will email pictures. Features cover and cover, rollers Steps with storage ,Manuals and tape .Will Deliver Vernon area. $2300 obo Call 250-547-7997 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com
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 Pioneer Eclipse propane burnisher mod# MM21K3CSF low hrs $2000obo 1-800-950-1337
POOL Tables, Cues, Lights & Accessories; Darts, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong. Vernon store (250) 542-2054 OkanaganPoolTables.com PRIVATE Sale: King mod. CH-1236 metal lathe c/w acc. $3000. Myford 7” metal lathe c/w acc. $2500. Pro-bend 2000 digital tube bender c/w dies & acc. $7000. 2-Portable - 2” tube construction party gazebo’s, covers, 250 & 650sq.ft HD, $4500. (250)260-8069 Restaurant Bunn coffee maker with warmer $100 firm. (250)307-2106 Scrap metal/car removal. Free dump site for small loads and appliances. 250-309-6107 *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. 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 USED Pool table, 4x8, c/w cues $375 obo. 250-549-6005.
VALENTINE LOVELINES 1x1=$19.28+gst 2x2=$36.00+gst Publishing: Sunday, Feb 14th,2010 Booking Deadline: Feb 11,2010 4:00 pm VERNON Golf & Country Club. here’s your chance to try golf for 2010. Season without paying dues. Pay green fees only. Full $1650+gst, Limited $1450+gst. (250)307-4166
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
WOOD CHIPS HOG FUEL
250-938-0868
BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
CALL SPRING CLEANUPS AND PRUNING CALLTO TOBOOK BOOKYOUR SNOW PLOWING FOR THIS SEASON
- Residential - Commercial - Strata -
BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS
250-541-0177
ANY ITEMS UNDER $500
FIR BARK MULCH
must include prices(s) in ad (EXCLUDING PET ADS)
9.40
$
includes gst
3 Lines approx 15 words
Fully Licensed & Insured
Shavings & Sawdust
10-90 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
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Misc. for Sale
Musical Instruments
WINE making equip, & many extras. $75 Firm. 250-275-3048.
GERHARDT Heintzmann piano $1300 obo. 250-558-9826.
Misc. Wanted
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
WANTED: Argentena Pesos & Mexico Pesos. Phone Jerry (250)545-3123
THE VISITING PIANO TEACHER Tired of driving your kids around? Quality Piano Lessons in your home. Fatima 250-306-6176 Email:ftm2009@live.ca
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
Bedding & hay for cows. Cheap. Bed frame w/drawers underneath.250-379-2747
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Musical Instruments Yamaha Digital Piano Comes with portable stand, stand with built in pedal unit, bench, carrying case, and an additional portable pedal. $800. Call 250-550-6010.
Sporting Goods Excersize bike, Sportex BX2000, like new $75. 250-542-4408. RUSSIAN SKS’’s - top choice, new shipment, 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. 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kelowna, (250)762-7575
has new listings hitting the market daily. Why not call a agent today at Vernon 549-4161; Armstrong 546-3119; Lumby 547-9266; Enderby 838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/07
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Garage Sales
Apt/Condos for Sale
Houses For Sale
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003
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.
The Time is Right to List with Me!
MOVING SALE! 1504-39A Ave Sat Feb.13, 8am-2pm. Tools,Household,Furniture
Acreage for Sale 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
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Selling or Buying a House? 15 words (approx) 3 Lines 1 Week $32.72 plus gst
#127, 5501 - 20TH STREET, VERNON, BC $369,900
Spotless end unit in ‘Roxborough by the Creek’! Overlooks green space with mountain views. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, spacious master w/walk-in closet & ensuite. Soaring vaulted ceiling in living room to second level, gas fireplace. Sliding door to fenced backyard. Double garage with workbench and sink. Vernon
Priscilla & Company
250-549-7050 info@okanaganhomes.com
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
www.okanaganhome.ca Century 21 Executives
Mortgages
Sun Valley Mall Ltd. Available 1021 sq. ft. area suitable for office low traffic or retail store. To view or inquire, please call
250-275-6224
250-549-2103
DISTRESS SALE
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ARMSTRONG #43 - 844 Hwy 97A Sunday, 1:30-3:30, $149,900
FOOTHILLS 6741 Foothills Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $445,000
NORTH BX 5819 Rimer Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $379,900
BELLA VISTA #119 - 3020 Allenby Way Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $239,900
HARWOOD 1824 - 47TH Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $325,000
BX 7537 Redrock Road Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $669,000
OKANAGAN LANDING #2 - 6600 Okanagan Avenue Saturday & Sunday, 11:00-4:00, $359,900
LAKE COUNTRY 13075 Lakehill Drive Everday, 12:00-4:00, Starting @ $379,900
SILVER STAR 9819 Silver Star Road Sunday, 2:00-4:00, $699,000
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 898 Mt. Bulman Place Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $578,800
SKYWAY VILLAGE #29 - 4740 20TH Street Sunday, 12:00-2:00, $231,500
530 Mt. Tanner Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $599,900
TURTLE MOUNTAIN 4140 Leatherback Road Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-4:00
COLDSTREAM 493 Terrace Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $519,900 EAST HILL 4513 Cascade Drive Sunday, 11:00-12:30, $439,000 4153 - 17TH Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $347,000 FOOTHILLS 1404 Copper Mtn. Court Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $399,900
MISSION HILL 4501 Valleyview Place Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $329,000
www.OkanaganHomeEvaluations.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon 250-549-7258
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
Mobile Homes & Parks
Recreational
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun 2-4pm. 5-acres + 3000sqft reno’d home. Workshop/garage/barn. $769K 10402 Middleton Drive 250-542-1063 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
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
Townhouses Below assessment. Spacious 3bd, 2bath, no strata, priv.yard, deck, hottub, carport, shed. 1908 42nd St. $215,000. 250-549-1276. Luxury 3bdrm townhouse, open modern architecture, S/S appl. laminated wood flooring, quiet location, borders creek. Selling $30,000 before assessed value at $429,000. qualified buyers 250-545-2219
Acreage
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
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.
Lots
Apt/Condo for Rent
LUMBY: 3 view lots on new subdivision (Schunter Drive) Lot 2: $115,000 + GST. Lot 3: $120,000 + GST. Lot 4: $125,000 + GST. Call Mike 250-547-9402, 250-309-1042
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Mobile Homes & Parks Estate Sale: 12x68 mobile home, recently reno’d, where is as is, $11,500. Call Tim 250-275-0942
Valleyview Apartments 1604 - 31st Street
✔ 40+ ✔ 1, 2 Bedroom & Bachelor Suite ✔ Incl: Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry No Smoking / No Pets
Move In Incentive
250-558-9696
Westmount Apts Lots available in Vernon, Sicamous & Salmon Arm For more information, call
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Looking for partnership in one room condo unit includes boat slip, located in Sicamous B.C. on the Lake . We never use it. call Ernie 1 250 833-7803
net home evaluations.
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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:
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For Sale By Owner A PRIVATE SALE - fabulous family home in Parksville on Vancouver Island. View information online at www.mem bers.shaw.ca/hometymebc ARMSTRONG: bright, spacious, 4bdrm+den, 2bath, family home, quiet neighborhood.$289,900 (250)546-8786 ENDERBY home: room to grow, 1200 sq.ft., Rancher, 3 bdrm, large flat lot, close to Rec. area, Riverwalk and downtown. 250-838-5999.
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Mobile Homes & Parks
250.832.6699 SAFE!!! RIVE or Toll DFree: 1-800-900-7422
2 bedroom apartments available. 50+ Senior Building No pets, no smoking, covered parking, elevator, laundry. Move In Incentive
250-545-7251
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Apt/Condo for Rent 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
2 bedroom, NS, NP, new flooring, recently painted. Corner unit of 4 plex. Close to downtown. $695 + utilities. Call 250-307-4529
Long term tenant preferred for centrally located apartment available March 7. Top floor of Mountainview with 2 bdrms, balcony, bright, a/c, nicely updated.
1,000/mo;
Beth 250-558-4904 1 BDRM apt. across from Schubert Centre, ground level, heat & hot water included in rent. $650/mo. + util. 250-308-8500
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Apt/Condo for Rent
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
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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:
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1 &2 bedroom apartments … in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 1 & 2bdrm $650-$800. No dogs, no drugs. (250)260-1630 1bdrm, avail. now. $650/mo NS/NP. (250)308-7267 www.rentvernon.ca
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 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
Apt/Condo for Rent
• 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. This home boasts original hardwood floors and soaker tub with an open floor for the perfect kid’s bedroom or office.
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 and 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 plus utilities • OKANAGAN LANDING – Located on the Landing and close to Kin Beach and Marshall Fields. This end unit townhouse boasts two master bedrooms up with kitchen, dining, living room and laundry down. Rent includes F/S, D/W, W/D and single car garage.
RENT: $1,300 per month plus utilities • LAWRENCE HEIGHTS ADULT LIVING - This two bedroom, two bathroom modular boasts hard wood floors a gas fireplace and has an open floor plan with a living room, family room and sun room. Beautiful views of the head of the lake and a low maintenance yard makes this home easy to manage and a dream to live in. Small pet friendly.
RENT: $1,100.00 per month plus utilities • TWO BEDROOM HOUSE - New paint and flooring make this home more modern and cozy. Located in Arbor Lee on 40th Avenue. Rent includes F/S & W/D.
RENT: $900.00 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 • TWO BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – Totally refinished one year ago this suite is large and spacious includes F/S, D/W, W/D, and utilities. Pet Friendly
RENT: $950.00 includes utilities • 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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Spacious 1 bedroom suite. 2 bedroom corner suite. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-542-8989 1BDRM, bachelor, avail in bright, clean bldg incl. heat, h/w, elevator, prkg, locker, N/S, N/P, 40+, Starting $530 250-550-4069 1bdrm, quiet location, level private entry near Schubert Centre & bus route, new carpet, lino & paint. includes cable & prkg, F/S, N/S, 50+ $620/mo. (250)309-3763 1BDRM suite, near Seaton school, main floor, NS/NP, N/parties, March 1. $550/mo incl.util, cable & internet. 250-307-6328. 1 BD STE Armstrong on acre w/d, f/s, a/c, n/p, n/s, heated garage $750, util inc. 250-546-3750 2BDRM, 2-bath suite, downtown location, a/c, f/s, balcony, dishwasher, parking, $800/mo. N/P, 250-549-0644. 2bdrm. apt. in Summerland. Clean, quiet, ex. location, walking distance to town. NS $700 p/m. 250-494-8685 or 250-809-7383 2-bdrm, Armstrong on Wolfenden, approx 1000sqft. $725/mo+util, (250)545-9108, 250-938-2740 ask for Perry 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. ADULTS 55+ 2bdrm central, $750/mo. RR. 250-558-8261 AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST, VERY CLEAN, QUIET, Top Floor 2BR Condo, perfect for young professional or small families, 5 Appliances, Security Entrance, assigned parking,close to shopping / schools. N/S, $975 (Util not incl). Ph# 549-2140 Call After 5pm, References req 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/EMBERS/ ARLINGTON 1bdrm & bachelor apartments - spacious, very clean and well maintained buildings. Centrally located, close to downtown Safeway & Schubert Centre; n/s; n/p; available immediately, Call about our “rent incentives” 250-275-8066
Apt/Condo for Rent 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 MATURE ADULT PREFERRED. (250)545-8985 LARGE 1bdrm, $740. 1bdrm +den $790. F/S, DW, AC, balcony, NP/NS, clean, centrally located, on-site managers, quiet building, come check out our rent incentives. (250)545-5773, 250-550-0243 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 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 RENOVATED 1 & 2-bdrm units $575-$750, close to Rec Centre, N/P, 250-307-4948, (250)545-8443 RICKFORD Manor. Call about rent incentive. 1bdrm apt. utilities extra, ns, np, adult bldg. 250-545-1412
Commercial/ Industrial Approx. 600 sq. ft. of level entry, ground floor office, retail or professional space at 2804A - 45th Ave. $675.00 per month. Good exposure, parking and presentation. VACANT. Drive by, then call 250-558-8762
Sun Valley Mall Ltd. Available 1021 sq. ft. area suitable for office low traffic or retail store. To view or inquire, please call
250-275-6224 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
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Commercial/ Industrial 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, Freshly Remodeled. 5 appl & A/C. 1/4 acre lot on the creek in Coldstream. Room for a garden. NS/NP. $1175/mo. + util. Available March 15. Call Bill 250-558-9760 leave msg 2bdrm half duplex, F/S, W/D, close to downtown, fenced yard, pets ok, $850 +util. (250)808-2217 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, F/S,W, W/D hook ups, level entry, ns, np, lg fenced yard, South Vernon, $750/mo. (250)545-7716 4bdrm, 2bath, spacious duplex, fenced yard, March 1. $1200 +util 250-275-1284. ACREAGE / PETS OK! 2bdrm upper duplex w/f/p, near Walmart, senior discount avail. $850., $425-D.D. 1-888-204-6225 ext 1. 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 March 1 1000sqft, 2bdrm, storage, NP, W/D 1606-45th street. $750/mo 250-549-9499 NEWER, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom Duplex located in a fabulous family friendly neighborhood. Large open floor plan boasts; skylights, gas fireplace and airy kitchen with dishwasher. Conveniently located close to; shopping, schools, transit and recreation, this home is sure to rent quickly! Asking, $1300/mo utilities. Call 778-340-2230 for more info.
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm $700/mo+heat/util, no parties, n/s, pets neg. $400DD Avail. Now. 250-309-0277. ARMSTRONG: March 1st. 2bdrm. Mobile. 5 appliances. Covered carport. $820/mo. + $400 D.D. 250-546-6668
Homes for Rent 1BDRM home, pleasant location, Vernon, ns/np, w/d, f/p $750. avail now 250-542-9154 2bdrm house in Lavington, avail. immed. NS, F/S, gas heat, $900/mo. (250)542-9419, 250-309-5956 2BDRM upstairs, nice & clean. $1050/mo +util. 250-503-6034, (250)545-2221 3bdrm home on acreage in Coldstream, $1300/mo, 250-275-4963. 3-bdrm, mainfloor, Coldstream, N/S, N/P, F/S, W/D, Large deck, $1200 incl/util 250-308-9178 3 bdrms, top floor, 1 1/2 bath, front yard, big back deck, n/p. $1200 + 1/2 util. Avail March.1. 250-550-6869. 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 4BDRM, country home, large yard, 2.5bath, livingroom, family room, large kitchen, deck, $1300/mo +util. 250-546-8765. 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 AVAIL now, immaculate, 2bdrm rancher, sunroom/den, all appl. gas f/p, ac, lrg.lot, single garage, newer paint & flooring, located on Westside of Kelowna in Fintry a rural lake community, 35mins to either downtown Kelowna or downtown Vernon. $1200/mo. R.R. Leanne 250-542-3457, email kristip@telus.net Brand new 2-bdrm unit in park with lakeview, N/S, N/P, $925/mo incl pad rent, Avail Immed, RR Kristen 250-306-5604 Bright spacious, 3bdrm, 1.5bath, COLDSTREAM home, ns, np, avail. Mar. 1. $1200/mo +util. 250-545-7196 Coldstream, cute, clean, 2bdrm, large yard, creekside deck, W/D, DW, N/P, perfect for couple or single, $1200/mo +util. March 1. 250-549-6808. 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. LARGE 3bdrm, 2bath, main floor, 600sq.ft, large yard, avail Feb 15, $1000/mo. (250)307-1546 LUMBY Older 4-bdrm house, 1-bath, downtown Lumby, n/p, n/s, $1200/mo, Avail Mar1. (250)547-2498
Outback Resort Stunning 3 bdrm overlooking Trout Lake. Like new. All appl. & resort amenities. Avail. March 1st. n/s, $1500/mo. (604)807-0979
Modular Homes
OYAMA 2bdrm 2bath, 4appl. gas f/p, dock & boat launch, avail. Mar. 1, NP, NS, $1150/mo. (250)542-8712
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
SALMON ARM, Newly reno’’d house on acreage, 3bdrm, N/S, $1200/mo. 250-938-4563
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.
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Sm. 2bdrm 2nd house, located on small horse farm, BX area, small indoor pet ok. No dogs. Adult oriented, no W/D, N/S, suitable for couples or single. $900/mo +natural gas & 1/3 hydro. 250-317-3741. 250-306-1476. 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
Office/Retail
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
1700SQFT w/office & storage space. Ideal location for small business. Lots of parking. For further info please contact 250-542-8566, 250-309-9246
Rooms for Rent 1BDRM, male 40+ preferred, $350/mo util/incl & satt.TV, W/D, 250-542-5944.
RV Pads PERMANENT RV pad rental, 30 amp full hook up, on Swan Lake. 250-545-2300
Senior Assisted Living Certified Care giver has 2 bdrms, meals & housekeeping for semi/independant seniors. Bus route.250-307-5576 SUPPORTIVE Assisted Living, lovely rural home, easy access to highway 97, 24hr nursing coverage, activities on request (ie shopping, doctors, day programs), References available. Call (250)546-4099
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 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. RESIDENTIAL & Commercial Storage, Downtown Vernon, Secure, Heated, 10x10, Avail Immed $60/mo (403)973-3291
Suites, Lower 1 BD bsmt ste $650 incl util sat,internet priv ldry ent & pkg. n/p n/s 250-542-8847 Mar 1 1BDRM, avail. Mar 1, $700 incl. heat, hydro, no parties, np, ns, 250-545-6815 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, Winfield, F/S, sep/entry, $800/mo + half deposit. util/incl. 250-558-3302 days, 250-275-1204 evenings 1bdrm, clean, Harwood area, NS/NP, $700/mo incl.util. Avail March 1. 250-545-8352. 1BDRM, fully furnished, spacious & bright. $770 all inclusive. Avail now. 250-503-7595 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, sep/entry, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS, WD, sat/TV, util/incl, $700 for 1, $750 for 2. 250-545-6090. 1BDRM, walkout, priv.entrance, n/s, $700/mo 250-549-7450, 250-306-2727. 2 BD newly built bsmt ste in a duplex, must see, private entrance & laundry. F/S W/D,utils,parking spot included. adults only, pet ok, avail. Feb 1 $875/mo. References, DD, 250-550-4699 dougpritchard@shaw.ca 2BDRM, Armstrong, NS/NP, $800/mo. 250-306-1012. 2bdrm, Harwood area, $775/mo +util. Kijiji #185053699. 250-260-5993. 2bdrm, located in the Middleton area, avail March 1, NS/NP $900/mo util/incl. 250-549-5170. 2bdrm, Mission Hill, March 1 W/D, NS/NP, $950/mo util/incl. 250-306-6996 2bdrm, NS, W/D, F/S, D/W, $800/mo util/incl. Ref’s req. 250-275-3390. 2bdrm +office, WD, FS, $950/mo includes utilities. NS, NP. Avail Mar 1st. 250-309-1555 2 bdrm + storage, util incl., n/s inside, avail March 1. n/p. $800. 250-542-3981. 2-bdrm suite, 1997 Toyota Camry, $3000, 2000 Chrysler Neon $2100 250-307-7028 2BDRM, W/D, F/S incl Avail Immed N/S N/P $750/mo 604-741-4196 AVAIL Imm or March 1, 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, bright, clean, laminated floor, Okanagan Lake View, Sep.entry, prefer single mature person, NS/NP, $850/mo incl.util. plus W/D, cable & wireless internet. R.R. 250-542-6992. BEAUTIFUL walk out 2bdrm 1300 sq.ft., BX area, n/s. $1,000/mo. 250-545-5737, 250-558-8342. Brand new, 1bdrm walkout, Foothills area, all new appl. Sep W/D, priv.entrance, parking, $950/mo incl.util. 250-307-7414.
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Suites, Lower
Suites, Lower
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 & spacious 2 bdrm suite, East Hill, great location! avail. March 1, 4 appl, pets negotiable. $850. plus shared utilities, 250-306-4144. BSMN’T suite, 2bdrm, util/incl, TV & internet, Avail March 1. $900/mo. 250-863-7439. Harwood, large clean bright 1bdrm, shared laundry, suits 1 quiet mature prof. n/p, n/s, Mar. 1, $750 util/incl 250-558-5086 Large 1-bdrm, den, priv/entry, f/s, shared laundry, horse, small dog ok, North BX, util incl, $700 +DD (250)545-5214 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 Midway Vernon & Silverstar, quiet location 2-room apartment, util/incl, non-smoker, n/p, $525/mo (250)542-8553 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 suite, W/D, F/S, sep/entry, ns, single pref. $650 avail. Feb 1. (250)309-0897
Newer large 2bdrm, daylight bsmn’t suite, 6520 Scott Rd. incl/util. $1000. 250-545-4383 Pet friendly, level entry, bright 1bdrm suite, close to all amenities, f/s, w/d, suitable for quiet single or couple, $800 +1/3 util. 250-549-1889
Suites, Upper 3505 - 38TH STREET
3 bedroom, 2 bath top floor unit, $1000 plus utilities. No pets / No smoking 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, Foothills, $1250/mo. NS/NP, laundry, garage, hot tub, free internet. 250-550-6678. Avail Imm. 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, mainfloor, 1.5bath, NS, small pet ok, 1/2util $1050/mo. Avail now. 250-545-1968, 250-542-7806.
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Suites, Upper
Townhouses
3BDRM, 1600sqft, reno’d, sunroom overlooking Vernon, W/D, F/S, DW, 1.5bath, elect.heat, NS, cats ok, $1200/mo +util. 250-938-8242.
3bdrm, 2.5bath, 3 level, bright, spacious, newly painted, gas f/p, 1607 43rd Ave. avail Feb 15, $1100. 250-306-1113
Coldstream, Suite of Dreams. Brand new 1000sqft 1bdrm executive suite, c/w W/D, F/S, DW, Geo heat & A/C, internet & cable, all util., pool, view, privacy, close to town, sep/entry, would suit professional single person, n/s, n/p, avail. Mar.1 $950/mo. 250-275-1285
3 BDRM. Recently painted, well maintained. Close to schools and shopping. F/S, DW; W/D. Available Mar 1st. $1000/mth. Ph 250-549-1679 3-bdrm Townhouse, Mar1, 5appl, n/s, n/p, close to shopping/bus, summer pool, $1000/mo (250)558-0105
Freshly painted bachelor suites, avail. now & March 1. NS, NP, cable incl. $575. 250-517-8657
3bed, 3bath, 3yr old townhouse, quiet family area, Bella Vista, close to town, w/lake view, $1450. (250)938-3181
NICE 1 BD ste, $700/mo incl util, lndry & cable. Available March 1st. tk222@shaw.ca
3 BEDROOM renovated townhouse in Vernon. F/S, DW, W/D. Children/small pet welcome. Available March 1. $900/mo + $400 DD. Refs reqd. Call 250-503-7996.
Studio suite, quiet area, furnished, cable t.v., phone, wireless, great for business, house hunters, Temporary living. $450 weekly. (250)558-9428
Townhouses
2 BED ½ DUPLEX 3$BED TOWNHOME $ 1200 - 1300/month
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Auto Accessories/Parts 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.
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Saturdays at 11 am 3953 Hwy 97N Kelowna 250-765-5282 1992 Dodge Acclaim 3L V6, very clean, 286,000K, 35mpg $1700 obo. (250)307-2106 1996 Mercury Sable, new fuel pump, filter, & new rear shocks, & muffler. $1200 obo. 250-503-1931. 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.
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GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282
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 1989 Jag. XJ6 black ext. w/tan leather/ wood grain intr. Odm. 205km. many power options incl. sunroof, runs & shows well, $4300. (250)549-1891 1991 Acura Integra 2dr, white, 5spd, 250K, sunroof, $1500 obo. (403)618-4907 2000 Daewoo sedan, 4cyl, auto, 110K, very good cond, $2900 (250)503-0320 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 Honda Civic, 5spd, new windshield, inspected, 172K, $4995. (250)558-7932 2001 VW Jetta, diesel turbo, new timing belt & winter tires. $6900. 250-546-2122. 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 Hyundai Tiburon SE, 4cyl 5spd, silver, very good cond. $5500. 250-308-2225. 2006 Honda Civic Si, 2dr, A RARE FIND, 6spd, 4cyl, AC, Habanero-red-pearl, 68,000km mostly hwy miles, winter & summer tires, keyless entry, PS, PL, PW, very economical, 4 disc brakes, sunroof. $21,000. 250-545-8936. 2006 Toyota Yaris 2dr HB, no faulty brakes or sticky gas pedal on this fabulous economical little car. exc/cond! 90,000K (mainly hwy) auto, a/c, p/s, cd player, exc winter/summer tires, dealer serviced $9500 250-545-0997 2007 Camry Hybrid, 4cyl, 18,000kms, 4-Michelin snow tires, keyless entry, loaded, factory warranty. $24,900 Firm. 250-503-2462.
Motorcycles $$
SAVE THOUSANDS!$$
Buy where the dealers buy & save
GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282
CHROME CLASSIC, 74 Shovelhead custom, $$$ in upgrades, extras. Must see, $8500 firm. (250)838-0590
2008 VW EOS; full load; convertible; 38,000km; comes with full set of mounted winter tires. To arrange for viewing please call Associated bailiffs at 250-860-3132 Estate! 1979 Mercury Cougar HT, great cond. 1-family, Must sell. Offers! 250-542-7702
SAVE THOUSANDS!$$
Buy where the dealers buy & save
Off Road Vehicles 1999 Polaris 400, c/w winch & with or without snowplow. Exc. cond. $3995 / $3195. 250-379-2782, 250-308-6723. ATV-UTV CLEARANCE!! Kids Dirtbike/ATV Start@$249 Adult@ $1499 E-Scooter $689 Buggies, UTV, Plows, Snowblower www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123
Recreational/Sale $$
SAVE THOUSANDS!$$
Buy where the dealers buy & save
GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
PUT A VALENTINE LOVELINE IN FOR YOUR SWEETHEART 1X1=$19.28+gst 2x2=$36.00+gst Publishing Sunday, Feb 14,2010 Booking Deadline: Feb 11, 2010 4:00pm REDUCED $2499. 1999 Pontiac Firefly Suzuki 4dr auto, BC owned, 148,860k, $1000 service bills 2008, 45 Hwy Mile/ga. 250-979-2027
Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282
Hookup & go 1992 Chev 3/4ton w/1988 25’ Prowler 5th Wheel. Both in great shape $7500 OBO (250)542-6399
Scrap Car Removal ALIVE or Dead, complete scrap cars & trucks hauled away for free. 250-503-0821 FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. With or without papers. 250-938-6777
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Friday, February 12, 2010 - The Morning Star B37
Happy th
26
Friends of
Alice Warkentin are invited to join in celebrating her 80th birthday on Saturday, February 13th, 2:00-4:00pm at the Faith Baptist Church in Vernon (3908-27th Street). No gifts please. Coffee, tea and cake will be served.
Birthday Lindsay Have fun in CABO!
Lots of Lovee from your family and friends Scrap Car Removal
Trucks & Vans
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $2 and up/each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
2001 Ford F150 4x4, 190K reg.cab, L/B, good cond, $4900 firm (250)306-3787 2001 FORD SPORT TRUCK
Snowmobiles 1998 YAMAHA Mountain Max 700 triple, 151” track, extended tunnel, mountain bar, $3000 obo. 1997 Yamaha ovation 340, electric start, $500 obo. 250-503-1112 2001 Skidoo 700 Highmark, 151” Track. 1500k’’s! $3500 250-938-5292 2003 Polaris Vertical Escape 159 track. Piped. Good condition. 1550 miles $4999. 250 814-0055 2005 Arctic Cat 660 4stroke, triple, low mileage, $5500 obo Snowblower, 30” 10.5hp, $900 obo (250)550-6405
Sport Utility Vehicle $$
SAVE THOUSANDS!$$
Buy where the dealers buy & save
GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
4x4,auto trans, new tires, grey exterior, black interior, 158,000 kms. $9,999. obo. 250-826-0680. 2003 Ford Ranger, 2WD, exc/cond, 4cyl, 2.3L, 5-spd, manual, low kms, $5100 OBO 250-309-6554 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, Stow&Go, 106kms., hitch, loaded, $14,000obo. 765-4922 2007 Dodge 3500 HD SLT, black, L/B, Quad-cab, 4x4, tow-pkg, exhaust brake, 6-spd, auto, 62,000kms, warranty until 150K, $33,000 OBO (250)306-1383 May trade for car + cash 2008 F350 4x4, diesel, C/C, s/b, all power options, cloth int, 35,000kms, exc cond. $29,500. 250-545-8502. ‘92 INTERNATIONAL tandem, air brakes, 26 ft box... with BN Thermo King reefer (paid. $21,000), insulated box. $12,000. or best offer. 546-8836 or 306-4370
Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, blk, 164K, 6cyl, auto, full load, new front end, new brakes $2800 obo 250-545-5613 2003 Blazer, white, 2 sets tires, 4x4, PW, PB, PS, air, PL, 80,000kms, $10,600. 250-938-4066 2003 Jeep TJ Sport, 4.0 4x4, 6cyl, 60,000km, lady driven, c/w softtop, 4 new summers, 4 new studded winters. $14,800 obo. 250-545-8034, 250-308-7840 2008 TOYOTA Rav4 Ltd, 45k, winter tires incl. $25,900. 764-1595eves, 861-7849 days
Trucks & Vans $$
SAVE THOUSANDS!$$
Buy where the dealers buy & save
GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282
07 Chevy Duramax Diesel 4dr. 4x4. This is the perfect truck for you with only 4mos. left on the lease @ only $550. tax incl. & a sweet buy-out of only $26,000. Call Now, has only 82,000km. ph: 250-317-4545 1996 3.0L 6cyl Ford Ranger, ext. cab, 178K, alarm, 4 summer tires mounted on rims, 4 new winter tires, matching canopy, $4000 obo. 250-549-3274 1996 Chev 1/2 ton, extended cab, a/c, p/s, a/c, low miles, good body, no rust, like new tires with Alloy wheels. Asking $5400. To view call Fred at 250-542-9878 anytime.
1999 GMC 2500 4x4, ex-cab, s/b, V8 auto, very good cond. $5000. (250)503-0320 2001 Dodge Ram, 2500, diesel, SLT, ex-cab, good cond in/out, $7,900 (250)306-5362
Boats $$
SAVE THOUSANDS!$$
Buy where the dealers buy & save
GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.
Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282
Legal Notices By virtue of Elephant Storage Centre, it intends to dispose of the personal effects of the following individual for the amount stated: Darren Harder $1268.30. The chattels may be viewed at 6136 Okanagan Avenue 14 days from this date. All written bids may be submitted to Elephant Storage Centre, 549-2255.”
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF NEIL ANDERSON DAVIDSON, Deceased, formerly of #408, 4904 - 20th Street, Vernon, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Neil Anderson Davidson, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor in care of Davidson Lawyers LLP, 4th floor, 3205 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 2M4, on or before March 5, 2010, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Ross G. Davidson Executor Davidson Lawyers LLP Solicitors
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: JESSICA LEE BELL, PLAINTIFF AND: DARCY EVERY and JACQUIE WARD, DEFENDANTS AND: INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, THIRD PARTY NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO: DARCY EVERY TAKE NOTICE THAT on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 an Order was made for substituted service upon you of a Writ of Summons with attached Statement of Claim, issued from New Westminster Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia in action number M120163 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding a claim for damages is made against you arising out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on or about February 1, 2008 and the Plaintiff was a rear-seat passenger in a black 1992 Pontiac Sunbird which was owned by Jacquie Ward, and driven by Darcy Every, who was travelling westbound on Fraser Highway at or near 260th Street, Langley, British Columbia when the car left the roadway, hitting a pole prior to resting in a ditch. As a result of this motor vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Jessica Lee Bell suffered injuries. You have 14 days to enter an Appearance, failing which proceedings in default may be taken against you. You may obtain a copy of the Writ of Summons with attached Statement of Claim and the Order for substituted service from the New Westminster Registry, at, 651 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, British Columbia. Paul Roxburgh MacCallum Law Group LLP Lawyers 6345-197 Street, Langley, British Columbia V1Y 1K8 604-530-4161/Loc 212
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Vernon Hyundai 4608 - 27th St. Vernon, 250-275-4004 D#30922
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2008 Mazda 6 P-813 — 62,000 kms, automatic, 4 cylinder, air, cruise, CD, extremely well priced to sell quickly!
12,999
$
2009 CHEVY COBALT LS SEDAN
1999 Nissan Frontier
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, CD, BC car, 160K warranty, 34,540 kms
11,900 95
$ STK #94591
$
(1)
B/W
2009 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, satellite radio, 21,686 kms
14,500 $116
$ STK #X1131
24-746A — 134,443 kms on this local truck. Air, tilt, sunroof, bed liner, side steps and more.
12,999
$
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
(1)
24-725A — 81,000 kms, automatic, CD, air, p windows and locks + 2 sets of tires.
B/W
$
STK #X1301
17,500 $157
$ STK #X1201
(2)
B/W
2003 Nissan X-Terra 4x4 P-818A — Heavy duty, 93,200 kms, auto, power group, sunroof.
15,995
$
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
15,900 $143
$
10,999
$
2006 Nissan X-Trail P-798 — Bonavista, 91,000 kms, auto, AWD, pana sunroof, auto climate control, heated seats
(2)
B/W
20,900 217
STK #94591
(3)
B/W
2005 HONDA ACCORD LX SEDAN
5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, local history, 85,900 kms
12,900 $135
$ STK #93151
17,999
$
2006 Nissan Murano SL
11,900 $125
*Payments are biweekly based on5.74% interest and $0 down. (1) over 84 months, (2) over 70 months, (3) over 60 months, on approved credit. Taxes & documentation included. See dealer for complete details
6425 Hwy. 97N, VERNON (on top of the Swan Lake Auto Mile)
250-545-0531
23,995
$
9,995
2008 TANK 150CC SCOOTER
New out of the box 55 MPH
$
U4802
1,995
www.swanlakemotors.com
2001 DODGE 2500 XLT DIESEL 4X4
5.9L, Auto, Alloys, A/C, Cruise, P/L, P/W, Tilt, 5 Speed
$
14,995
$
U4772-2
2,995
www.swanlakemotors.com
2009 Nissan Cube S
P-767 — 9,900 kms, automatic, air, power mirrors, windows, locks.
17,995
$
2000 FORD F350 XLT DIESEL 4X4
Auto, A/C, P/l, P/w, Tilt, Alloys, Tow PKG, 7.3L KAL778
*Certified Sales Professionals *Full Time Business Manager
6285 Hwy 97 N Vernon, B.C.
12,995
$
(Across from Squires Pub)
VERNON NISSAN DL#30811
14,995
www.swanlakemotors.com
P-837 — 39,400 kms, fuel efficient, auto, air, block heater, p windows and locks.
1-888-540-9809
$
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK
2009 Nissan Sentra
www.Sentes.com DL #8718
www.swanlakemotors.com
Auto, A/C, P/L, P/W, Leather, Tilt, Alloys
B/W
B/W
16,995
1992 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4X4
$
(3)
(3)
$
U4781
www.swanlakemotors.com
P-831 — Only 117,000 kms, auto, full p group, LCD colour monitor & rear back up camera.
5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, roof, alloys, 104,800 kms
$
Auto, A/C, Cruise, P/L, P/W, Tilt, Alloys, Running Boards
U4772-1
2005 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN
STK #94381
2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 4X4
www.swanlakemotors.com
4.6L, running boards, air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, 39,778 kms
$
www.swanlakemotors.com
U4799
2006 FORD F150 EXT CAB XTR 4X4
$
16,995
A/C, Auto, Cruise, Tilt, Alloys, Box Liner, 54,000kms
5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, keyless, 33,584 kms
STK #94971
$
U4785
2006 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB
24-564A — 79,000 kms, auto, air, cruise, power windows, locks and seat, CD.
2008 HONDA FIT SPORT
9,995
2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING
B/W
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, bluetooth, 26,100 kms
$
www.swanlakemotors.com
(2)
2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
A/C, Cruise, Alloys, Heated Leather Seats, P/W, P/L, Tilt
Auto, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Heated Leather Seats, P/W, P/L, Tilt
Auto., A/C, tilt, CD, BC car, 160K warranty, 38,500 kms
10,900 $99
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AWD U4761
6,999
2008 CHEVY COBALT LS COUPE
$
www.swanlakemotors.com
6417 Hwy. 97N, Vernon
DL#30886
250-260-2791
1-800-260-SWAN (7926)
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2004 CHEVY CAVALIER
2005 CHEVY AVEO
2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT
Air, cruise, keyless entry, CD, 4 cyl., automatic
Alloy wheels, CD, keyless entry, low kms, CD, air, cruise, 4 cyl., auto.
Air, cruise, CD, alloy wheels, automatic, keyless entry
WAS $8,295
WAS $12,995
WAS $10,995
$
$
6,700
A09587A
$ A09668
P09677
9,450
8,870
P09682A
2006 CHEVY COBALTS
2007 CHEVY UPLANDER
2009 PONTIAC G5
Fully loaded, leather, sunroof, heated seats, 4 cyl., 5 spd.
Air, cruise, V6, automatic, CD, tow pkg., keyless entry, remote start
Air, automatic, CD, power brakes, power mirrors, power steering
WAS $12,995
WAS $14,995
WAS $16,495
11,980
$
$
13,740
10096B
USED
A09665
13,700
• Manufacturer’s warranty • 150 + point inspections • 30-day/2500 km no-hassle exchange privilege • 24-hour roadside assistance
2009 CHEVY HHR
2007 CHEVY EQUINOX FWD
2005 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER LT 4X4
Air, cruise, CD, keyless entry, PDL, PW, PM
Air, CD, alloy wheels, V6, automatic, keyless entry, traction control
Air, cruise, CD, keyless entry, automatic, alloy wheels
WAS $16,695
WAS $19,600
WAS $22,995
$
16,400
$
15,800
A10180
$
A09639
$ 9600B
18,500
2006 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD
2007 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB 4X4
2009 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER LT 4X4
Air, cruise, heated seats, fog lights, CD, V6, 3.4L, alloy wheels
Air, cruise, CD, keyless entry, PW, PL, PM, 4.8L, V8, automatic, low kms
Fully loaded, tow pkg., sunroof, On-Star
WAS $18,995
WAS $24,995
WAS $32,995
$ A10160
18,400
$
21,800
A09628
$ A09663
29,200
2009 GMC ENVOY 4X4
2008 GMC YUKON 4X4
2007 GMC SLE 4X4 1 TON
Fully loaded, sunroof, tow pkg., On-Star, keyless entry
Air, cruise, full power group, CD, On-Star, auto., tow pkg., keyless entry, remote start
Fully loaded, remote start, sunroof, OnStar, leather, tow pkg
WAS $31,995
WAS $43,995
WAS $43,995
$ A09664
28,800
$ A09666
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DL#9133
4703 - 27th St. Vernon
Always, Always,
39,650
$ A09688
42,800
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250-545-0606