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“If we get to them now, maybe we can help them avoid problems.” — Sydney Acton moved to tears during the VSS show. The presentation illustrates how the online world offers a mask of anonymity that makes individuals more daring than they would be in person. Social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace can amplify a bully’s reach and make it possible to recruit people in large numbers to their campaigns of hate. And the written words generated linger longer than fleeting comments on the play-
ground. Felisha Anderson, who plays a cyber bully in the VSS show, says the online method is the preferred way to contact friends so most teens frequent sites where they may see messages about themselves. “If you have to get a hold of someone, it’s Facebook, a text (message),” she said. “Calling is the last resort.” The VSS team originally presented for their own school a year ago and they’re still getting good feedback
from audiences. “One teacher (who brought an elementary class) thought it was a lot more real than others; it’s not just a lecture,” said Acton. Kim Ondrik, a Grade 6/7 teacher at Ellison Elementary School, brought her class and says the message is relevant because so many kids are online. “I’d be surprised if anyone (of my students) wasn’t (online),” she said, adding she tries to be someone her students feel comfort-
able talking to about bullying anytime they need. “We talk about it a lot, what makes kids bully others,” she said. It’s a movement teacher Mike Sawka wants to see spread further and it’s getting that way because of media reports and dozens of online resources. He’d like to see another important group targeted. “I’d really like to see this presentation given to parents,” he said. “I’d love to do that because that’s where change is going to happen.” Anyone interested in more details or seeing the production performed can call Vernon Secondary at 250-5457394 and ask for Mike Sawka.
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Case made for dismantling function RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
One of Greater Vernon’s most costly public services could be dismantled. A consultant has recommended that the existing parks and recreation function be scrapped and re-built in a different way because it’s dysfunctional. “It doesn’t mean the function has to be thrown out entirely but it will look a lot different,� said Allan NeilsonJim Garlick Welch, who was hired to lead a service review. In a report to the member jurisdictions, Neilson-Welch says there are a number of reasons as to why the current structure is not working. “This isn’t news to anybody but the function operates in an atmosphere of a lack of trust,� he said, adding that has been partly
influenced by a dispute in the water utility. Among the other challenges are participants having different views on parks and recreation service levels, a belief that the structure doesn’t allow for local parks or local input, the electoral areas not feeling they are respected and the City of Vernon being both a member and the contract provider for services. “All of the issues are important and legitimate,� said Neilson-Welch. But he says the most pressing issue is Vernon, which pays 67 per cent of the total tax requisition, wanting more say in the function. “In practical terms, greater authority for Vernon would mean the ability to decide most matters.� If the function is to be restructured, Neilson-Welch says all of the various issues must be addressed and it must be determined which parks and facilities would remain part of a regional service. “The answers to these questions will result
in a relatively small set of parks, facilities and activities that could form the basis of a new, tighter definition for Greater Vernon parks, recreation and culture on which all jurisdictions can agree.� Wayne Lippert, GVAC chairman and Vernon director, supports reviewing the scope of the function, which was formed in 1978. “The public’s demands have changed and new people have come in,� he said. “We need to change the service for the better for the needs of our citizens.� Jim Garlick, Coldstream director, believes regional planning for parks has been done in isolation from municipal planning and the need for local greenspace. “More complex developments and parks have to be taken into consideration,� he said. Lippert also says large parks, which require people to drive to them, have become a priority at the expense of smaller parks. “I believe in communities and neigh-
bourhoods.� However, BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb doesn’t want any rash decisions made, saying there are benefits to regional partnerships, particularly when it comes to purchasing large tracts of land. “If we leave it up to individual municipalities and the regional district to identify small pockets for parks, we’ll have chopped up park space,� he said. Greater Vernon politicians will meet with Neilson-Welch March 25.
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Foster outlines governance policy RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The provincial government will not force marriages between Greater Vernon’s communities. That was the word from MLA Eric Foster during a meeting with Vernon council. “This government will not force amalgamation but it’s open to what ever residents want to do,” he said. Eric Foster Mayor Wayne Lippert questions Foster’s comments and says Premier Gordon Campbell touched on governance during a session with North Okanagan elected officials. “He put everyone on notice that they were looking at changes,” said Lippert, adding that provincial legislation can be rewritten. Observing Foster’s meeting with council was BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb and he is opposed to forced amalgamations. “It should be left up to the people. It shouldn’t be imposed on people,” he said.
Council also expressed concern to Foster that the city pays more for policing than neighbouring jurisdictions. “We’re funding 51 officers and the electoral areas fund 10,” said Lippert. “Coldstream has seven police officers and two support staff and we have 30 support staff. We’re looking to make it more equitable for everybody.” Coun. Shawn Lee told Foster that frustration over funding may drive the push for amalgamation from some people. “If you address the inequities with items like policing, boundaries may not be such a big issue,” said Lee. Macnabb questions the city’s figures when it comes to the electoral areas and insists his residents are paying their share of policing costs. “Areas B and C pay for four people (officers) and the majority of the crime is in Vernon,” he said. Foster was also asked about the process Sun Peaks Resort, near Kamloops, followed prior to its recent decision to incorporate. The Silver Star Property Owners Association has indicated that it may be interested in considering municipal status for the resort.
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Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws should be directed to the Planning Department, located at City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. Copies of the bylaws and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from February 15 to February 22, 2010. Any correspondence relating to these applications can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between February 14, 2010 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2010 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2010 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address. You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf. NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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Spencer named to hall of fame RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A driving force behind B.C. ski resorts is receiving the highest honour the industry can bestow. Vernon’s Jimmie Spencer has been named to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. “I’m absolutely overwhelmed,” said Spencer, president of the Canada West Ski Areas Association, which is the representative body for ski areas in the four western provinces. “I am highly honoured and deeply touched.” In announcing the tribute, the hall of fame says Spencer, “has played a pivotal role in the growth of the ski industry in Western
“I am highly honoured and deeply touched.” — Jimmie Spencer Canada and throughout the country. He has harnessed the skills and other resources of ski areas in Western Canada and made them globally competitive.” Spencer became involved in the industry 30 years ago after completing a lengthy career with the British army. “The industry was really in its infancy at the time and it’s been my privilege to help them move forward into resort capacity,” he
said. And he believes there is still considerable potential for B.C.’s ski resorts to grow. “As an industry, we’re moving into four-season activities. Mountain biking has taken off in a big way and they’ve seen lots of conferences and concerts.” Spencer is also being recognized for his role in developing codes of industry ethics and safety standards. “When you’re selling
skiing, you’re selling fun but it has to be safe,” he said of the need for standards. Officials at Silver Star Mountain Resort welcome Spencer’s inclusion in the hall of fame. “It’s very well deserved,” said Ian Grant, chief executive officer. “People don’t realize how much of a legend he is. He’s an Olympian (nordic 1956) and there’s been 30 years of tireless work. It would be impossible to replace that level of experience.” Beyond the behindthe-scenes work, the 83-year-old Spencer finds the time to hit the slopes at Silver Star. “Skiing has been my life and I adore it,” he
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GVAC takes on risk for Wesbild concerts RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Some politicians are concerned taxpayers are subsidizing concerts at Wesbild Centre. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has approved spending $60,000 to sponsor special events and share the financial risk with promoters at Wesbild. But not everyone welcomes that move. “There has to be a limit to how much subsidy taxpayers provide,” said director Gyula Kiss, adding that concerts must be able to sell tickets on Gyula Kiss their own. “If people don’t want it, it doesn’t matter how much money we throw at it.” Reluctance also came from director Mike Macnabb, who doubts GVAC will recover its investment. “We’re subsidizing anyone we think should come here who might make money,” he said. “If an organization thinks it has a good product, we don’t need to sweeten the pot.” In a report, staff states special events, and particularly concerts, are becoming more difficult to attract to the facility. Al McNiven, parks and recreation general manager, said one way to draw concerts is to help share
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Creek focus of strategy BRENT MUTIS Morning Star Staff
“It’s a good start.� — Bill Firman “Staff knows what’s happening but we (council) don’t.� Firman accepted Dirk’s concerns but felt it was more important to start the wheels in motion on cleanup of the creek. “I appreciate what you said about the timing, but I’ll be supporting this,� he said. Speaking to council, Kyle Hawes of Ecoscape Environmental Consultants presented findings from a 2009 field inventory of the creek. Urban, rural and agricultural impacts like retaining walls, decreased riparian
(creekside) vegetation and increased livestock access promote the creek’s banks to break down introducing pollutants. “We totalled 2.8 kilometres where livestock can access the creek,� said Hawes, who is an evironmental biologist. One of the obstacles to repairing the damage done is that regulations can only be put in place for developments yet to come. There is no way to regulate discharge on existing properties. “It’s a challenge,� said Hawes. “There’s an urban stream problem wher-
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Boater wants action at launch RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A Coldstream resident is accusing government of leaving boaters high and dry. Brent Vinoly is concerned the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee spent considerable money on upgrades to the Kalavista Drive boat launch but those have been reversed by the District of Coldstream. “We want government to recognize the need to maximize the existing facility at the Kalavista launch,” he told GVAC Thursday. “It’s the only functional launch on the north end of Kalamalka Lake and it plays a vital role for residents throughout the North Okanagan.” Vigoly, who said he represented lake users, says expanded parking was reduced because of complaints from a
few immediate neighbours. He also questions the Kalavista committee set up by Coldstream. “It appears to be a special interest group.” Vinoly asked GVAC for co-ordination between agencies on the launch, a study to determine long-term launch needs on the lake and for posts to be removed so the parking lot can be expanded again. He also believes there is a need for more security and a user fee to help manage parking. Director Jim Garlick, who is also Coldstream’s mayor, points out that the parking lot is municipal property and vehicles were removed from the grass for a reason. “It made a mess. There was mud in there,” he said, adding that it wasn’t appro-
priate to have vehicles right against the tennis court. Garlick also raised concerns about Vinoly’s suggestion that launch use be maximized. “The more draw you have, the more problems you’ll have,” he said of traffic and safety issues. Director Gyula Kiss believes boaters should use the Kekuli Bay launch on Highway 97 and he defended Kalavista Drive residents. “If you can’t access your own property because of boat trailers, you wouldn’t be very happy,” he said. But Vinoly refuted that argument. “The boat launch has been in existence for decades and and people who purchased property there knew the boat launch was there,” he said.
Cultural agencies receive more funding in budget RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
are approved. “I understand everyone wants money coming in but to satisfy everyone not getting funding from the government, we’d need a lot of money which Patrick Nicol
Cultural groups could be the big winner in the Greater V e r n o n Advisory Committee’s budget. As part of the proposed 2010 financial plan, directors have agreed to increase funding for existing cultural agencies as well as adding a new group to the list. “They are great organizations,” said director Patrick Nicol. An extra $5,000 each will go to the Boys and Girls Club, Vernon Public Art Gallery, the Vernon Arts Centre and the Greater Vernon Museum, which have received operating grants for years. Nicol says there’s been a concern about the groups struggling because of the recession and a reduction in provincial support. “They are community-driven and make a dollar go a long way,” said Nicol, adding that the impact on culture and the economy is considerable. And for the first time ever — $15,000 could be directed towards the North Okanagan Artists Alternative’s Gallery Vertigo. Director Gyula Kiss insists taxpayers’ interests must be considered before new expenditures
we don’t have,” he said. Other items also being added to the budget are $135,000 for adult fitness equipment for Polson Park and $15,000 for a herbicide reduction trial program at Marshall Park. As a result of the new items, the tax requisition increase in Vernon,
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t’s Valentine’s Day. If that’s news to you that could prove to be a problem, although there’s still time to remedy the situation. And if it is news to you I’m guessing you’re a guy and I’ll be seeing you later on today at the card racks with all the other procrastinators. There will still likely be plenty of cards left to choose from on the ‘for her’ side while the racks one over (for him cards) will be pretty much picked over and there won’t be a female anywhere in sight. That’s because they Glenn Mitchell likely finished their Valentine’s Day shopping at least a week ahead of time. While us guys, well......Valentine’s Day can be a bit complicated for the well, less sensitive sex. I mean do we shower our wives with gifts on this day for lovers? I don’t think so. If we actually covered off the hat trick of Valentine’s Day – flowers, candy and jewelry – in a big way our wives would be, well, suspicious. It would go something like the following: Wife: “Uh, thanks, but what gives?” Husband: “Whaddya mean lambchop?” Wife: “Well you’ve never done anything like this before.” Husband: “Let’s just say it’s cause I love you.” Wife: “And you didn’t last year? Or the year before?” Husband: “Well, no........” Wife: “Are you a having an affair? I hear Tiger used to shower his wife on Valentine’s Day.” Husband: “Of course not. I just thought.....” Wife: “I got you Turtles. Are you trying to make me feel bad?” As you can see, there are so many ways to go
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wrong for us guys, including not doing enough. Of course it depends on how long the relationship has been in existence, and on expectations on the part of the partner (which sometimes brings into play the economic law of diminishing returns over time). I don’t know if that’s the case in my relationship or not but my sweet wife, bless her heart, doesn’t expect too much. That could be because she’s thrifty or because she gave up on me a long time ago. Maybe a bit of both. She doesn’t even want an expensive card. In fact she probably would give me heck if I spent eight bucks on a card. That’s why God invented dollar stores, after all. Or better yet get the youngest kid to make one and we can all sign it. She’s already told me not to worry about flowers either. Just the usual chocolates will do, she advised. It’s information I appreciate. Now if I could just remember if the usual is light chocolate with nuts or dark chocolate without nuts. I at least know it’s one or the other, I think. It would be helpful if the chocolate store kept a data base for that kind of stuff for us poor husbands who don’t have a clue. Although if you’re reading this honey maybe you could leave me a sticky note somewhere around the house to help me out. There’s still time to get it right. Or there’s always next year, hopefully. I’m just glad I could share some information on this somewhat tricky holiday with my readers and hopefully it helps a little. Although like I said if you didn’t know already that it was Valentine’s Day you could still turn to your partner this morning and proclaim “So what do you want to do for Valentine’s this year, honey?” However, I’m not offering any guarantees on how that might be received. Good luck to all.
It’s unfathomable that Greater Vernon politicians are considering ripping apart a critical public service. Yes the parks and recreation function isn’t perfect and challenges with a large enterprise are to be expected. But given the fact it’s existed since 1978 and numerous parks, trails, Wesbild Centre and the Performing Arts Centre have been added since then, there are strong indications that the multi-jurisdictional partnership has been successful. To start carving up assets as local or regional in scope is a step backwards and completely flies in the face of a co-operative effort. If Coldstream or Vernon deem a park to be local, does that mean someone from the other community can’t use it? It should also be pointed out that many properties have been purchased under the present system and are owned by the regional district, not the city or Vernon. How will those investments be handled if the function falls apart? If there are concerns about how the function operates or if it needs to be updated, fix them from within. Throwing the baby out with the bath water will accomplish nothing but waste precious financial resources, create confusion among the public and create divisions among jurisdictions. One must remember that another attempt at restructuring — the former Greater Vernon Services Commission — promised to solve problems, it ultimately turned into a fiasco. If you listen to politicians on all sides of the issue, self-interest and control are the driving force behind changes to parks and recreation, and not an actual desire to serve the public’s needs. It’s time our elected officials remember who they work for.
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n response to Richard Rolke’s article, “Put school rankings to the test,” I respectfully assert that the rankings have been “put to the test” repeatedly and found to be at a minimum, misleading and statistically flawed. Additionally, the rankings are demoralizing for parents, principals and teachers and ultimately damaging to our public education system in British Columbia. All of the stakeholders in our education system, parents, school trustees, principals, teachers and the Ministry of Education have spoken against the rankings. Many of the points made by Mr. Rolke suggest that he, too has issues with the misuse of the results of the FSAs by the Fraser Institute. Mr. Rolke mistakenly states that “tests are one of the few ways teachers and parents have to tell how a student is doing in a particular subject.” In my communication with Mr. Rolke, I stated that teachers “believe strongly in appropriate testing and
assessment.” Assessment can take a variety of forms, such as research projects, oral and computer presentations, essays, art work, and role plays, to name but a few. In my communication with Mr. Rolke, I questioned the motives of Black Press corporate offices, not local papers, when they directed small local papers to print the rankings. Our understanding is that a number of local editors were not happy with the directive.
LOSING GRIP As a late member of Generation Y, and the future of today’s society, I am concerned about the future of our planet. The global climate cannot be controlled, but it can certainly be influenced. Small changes in the environmental condition of the Earth affect the climate and the biodiversity of our planet. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a prime example of the disgusting nature of humans. It is a massive area in the middle of the Pacific Ocean flooded by garbage from mainly North America caught in a gigantic ocean gyre. This is destroying the environmental area every second from the leaking plastic chemicals to the animals thinking this garbage is food. Sustainability should be the main focus for our species in the next century. Our precious liquid gold called oil may run out in my lifetime and what happens to the economy and lifestyles of everyone? Sustainability is what the governments should be concerned with, because if it is not addressed, the pollution of our only home will continue without reliable, renewable resources. Consumption is what our society is based on and apparently it cannot be stopped. New products are released and suddenly the old product is not good enough. We can thank the rapidly changing technology, but products need to be developed and researched more in depth so they will last for a longer time period. The production and disposal of our infinite prod-
At no time did I “negate the broad activities of a newspaper.” Mr. Rolke did not seek my opinion about the articles done by local papers on school activities, nor the editorials protesting cuts to education. Our communication was focused on the FSAs and the rankings. I am unclear what games he thinks teachers are playing. Should he desire a comment from me, in order to determine what my opinions actually
ucts and further destruction of Earth’s precious landscapes influence the biodiversity of Earth and it can change the climate. We may not live long enough to suffer the dire consequences of the current climate change, but out future ancestors may remember our current generation as relentless consuming people, and for that we will live forever in infamy. Taylor Armbrust ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW It was good to read the letter by Larry Gilcrist re. Global Warming. It is rare to hear such a reasoned approach to the subject and I am sure there will be the usual flood of protests. Without disputing what Larry was saying I would like to raise another point of view. Global Warming has become a crusade, and it seems that there are a lot of people who need to have a crusade to support so that they can get together and have protests and feel good about “saving the World.” A good crusade has to be based on a simple idea, slogans have to be short and sweet and you can't go out in the streets shouting long scientific theories. The crusade has become popular and successful enough to attract the attention of business who can see the potential for making money from the sale of “Green” products and so the advertising increases and reinforces the main premise, which is highly questionable in the first place. The world environment is a very complex affair
are, I am more than willing to provide one. In the spirit of assessment for learning, I would assign Mr. Rolke a “not yet meeting expectations” for accuracy of assumptions. I agree with Mr. Rolke that free thought should be encouraged and newspapers can and do provide information that can be used to foster debate. However, the debate on the rankings has been done ad nauseum. The education stakeholders have requested that the Minister of Education find some way to block the publication rankings. In my opinion, the Black Press corporate decision can not be about a debate that has run its course. So perhaps Mr. Rolke can help me understand the motives of Black Press Corporate offices in publishing these rankings. Lynda Bennett Local President North Okanagan-Shuswap Teachers Association
with many variables, many of which are part of the solar system and space in general. It is not that well understood in total even though research is ongoing. The protesters leave me with the impression that they want the world to stay in its present state, and of course that will not happen whatever we do about it. I think that the more real problem is the growing population of the planet and the effort needed to feed all the mouths and add to that our ever increasing ability to invent technology to make life more comfortable and enjoyable. Producing the food and the goods all takes energy and in increasing amounts. Even “alternative” sources such as wind and sun cannot be harnessed without using energy. Our study of natural history and archeology tells us that there have been species that have been very successful in the past and have yet become extinct, some from over using their resources and food supplies. Man is just another such species. We have been successful at settling most areas of the planet and we have done well at reducing the normal population controls of disease, famine and war, and yet it is likely that if we continue on the present course we are likely to suffer the same fate as the other long gone species. I don't see us going back to a “simple” life style until it is forced upon us by our own excesses, and by then it may well be past the tipping point and the inevitable will happen. Dave Atkins
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Process continues for Lavington pit BRENT MUTIS Morning Star Staff
Efforts continue for returning large portions of the Rosebush gravel pit, off Murphy Road in Lavington, to productive land for the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). A consultant, Summit Environmental, has been producing reports every four months and the latest findings were presented to Coldstream council at a recent meeting. “It’s an ongoing process between the (Coldstream) ranch and the ALR,” said — Bibby Bob Bibby, district bylaw officer, who guided council through some aerial photos of the gravel pit. “The district just witnesses the survey.” According to Bibby, a process is in place to restrict the size of the scar the pit has made upon the land. Top soil has been put down over sections of it already with plans for more reclamation to come. “What happened was two years ago, the ALR... didn’t have enough staff to enforce (limits),” said Bibby. “The land commission is more aggressive now with their paperwork. “The pit had grown larger than it should have,” said Bibby. Coldstream Ranch operators had been trying to expand gravel extraction from the area last spring and gravel will still be taken from it. But as recently as 2008, mining activity was outstripping reclamation efforts. “That’s the goal of the ALR, to regulate the size of the scar and make sure it never gets bigger than it needs to be,” said Bibby. The next report from Summit Envionment is due May 31 and certain specifications must be met by Oct. 31. Right now, Coldstream Ranch is on pace to meet reclamation targets.
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Karen Baker believes energy efficient light bulbs may be a potential fire hazard. whole house would be gone.” It’s motivated Baker to go back to incandescent bulbs. She’s removed all the energyefficient bulbs in her home from their sockets and told all her relatives and neighbours to do the same. Vernon deputy fire chief Lawrie Skolrood is aware of the potential problems posed by the bulbs and has received similar complaints from elsewhere. “Failure is quite normal (with these bulbs). There have been several occasions where they’ve failed and we’ve seen some near misses.” Skolrood says the bulbs should never be used in an enclosed setting and that they seem
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Baker says the incident has been traumatic for her family and now wants to get her message out. “I just want to make people aware these things catch on fire... because I’d hate for someone to lose their house. “Maybe I can save someone else; that’s the only comfort I take from this.”
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Pressure is being placed on its regional partners to let the City of Vernon out of an emergency response program. Council is writing the North Okanagan Regional District and all of the local municipalities for permission to leave the fire dispatch service. “We need to do this for our own purposes and liabilities,� said Mayor Wayne Lippert. Wayne Lippert Lippert says the current regional function — which is contracted out to the city to provide — does not meet technological standards for large cities. “We need to go through these upgrades,� he said. Council has previously been told by staff that
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A Vernon facility that’s made great strides in disabled sports is looking to become even more accessible. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee is considering the possibility of funding an electronic door and wheelchair ramp at the Vernon Curling Club. “The club has many curlers who use wheelchairs to get around,� said Patrick Nicol, GVAC director. “It’s just a case of making Perepolkin facilities appropriate for the times.� The club is home to Paralympic curlers Sonja Gaudet and Ina Forrest. A single electronic door, that can be opened with the push of a button, costs about $5,100. An elevator was added a few years ago so people with mobility issues can access the second floor. “The Vernon Curling Club stands out as one of B.C.’s best clubs and the fact that we are ahead of our time in terms of offering wheelchair accessibility is another feather in the cap for our club and the City of Vernon,� said Trevor Perepolkin, club president, in a letter to GVAC. “An electronic door as well as a ramp leading up to the front door would greatly increase accessibility.� No decision has been made on whether the funding will be added to the 2010 budget, but Nicol believes the door and ramp are necessary. “It’s about people being treated equal,� he said, adding that there could also be an economic benefit by increasing accessibility at the club. “There will be different championships we’ll get out of this.�
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Chamber launches buy local effort GRAEME CORBETT Business Editor
Monday marks the start of Chamber of Commerce Week in B.C., and the Greater Vernon chapter is using it as a platform to highlight several of its exciting new programs. At the top of the list is a buy local initiative, which chamber manager Val Trevis plans unveil to members at Tuesday’s Business After 5 function at the Alpine Centre on Kalamalka Lake Road. Trevis explains the chamber has heard increasing demand from its members to implement a buy local program, if Greater Vernon businesses embrace the program, she believes it will be effective in keeping commerce in the area. “The small businesses are the economic drivers of the community and they can’t do it without the support of the community. To have a strong community, we need to promote staying in Vernon and shopping in the Greater Vernon area. “We can only do it as an entire business community. That’s the only way we can drive the economy here. The chamber can certainly head it, but I need them to get behind it.” To launch the program – whose motto is “Live here, shop here, save here” – the chamber is partnering with Local Benefits, an Osoyoos-based consulting/contracting firm. The first month will mainly be a business recruitment phase. It is free to join, and it is open all businesses in the Greater Vernon area, not just chamber members. With more than 3,500 active business licenses in the area, Trevis says: “That’s a lot of business to keep here and keep active.” Once businesses have been recruited and trained on the program, membership cards will be made available for the public to buy. The cost will be $20 ($15 for chamber members) for the card annually, which can be presented to participating businesses to get
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Chamber manager Val Trevis (left) and Nikki Inkster, of Local Benefits, display the discount cards Greater Vernon area residents will use for a new buy local program. a discount on goods and services. The chamber will have kiosks in key locations – such as malls, events and chamber functions – to distribute cards, and chamber members will also have the option of selling cards onsite. “It’s like a coupon book without having to carry around a big coupon book,” said Nikki Inkster of Local Benefits. While the discount offered is completely up to the business owner, Inkster says feedback from other programs in OliverOsoyoos, Hinton, Alta. and Calgary indicate a blanket discount (usually around 10 to 15 per cent) seems to work best.
“As long as it’s simple and memorable, people think ‘Oh ya, when I need plumbing I get 10 per cent off with these guys so why don’t I call them first?’ Those were the ones that really seemed to work well,” said Inkster. “You want to use it as something that is going to make someone want to call you over somebody else, so that it’s not just a meaningless discount.” The chamber will provide participating businesses with window stickers and till signs. There will also be a link on the chamber website to Local Benefits (www. localbenefits.ca) containing a categorized list
of participating businesses. “This is also another way for businesses to support their chamber, which is their business association. It’s not mine, it’s not the boards, it’s the members’ association. “They’re also driving the awareness of who is here. When you start scoping out what types of businesses are here, it’s amazing.” The Greater Vernon chamber’s other major initiative for 2010 is the 12 at 12 program, which brings together a dozen noncompeting businesses from a similar sector to discuss relevant issues. “Sometimes the staff think they know what the membership wants, but there’s a bit of a disconnect there,” said Trevis. “When you actually sit down with a member and say ‘What is it that you want and how can we help you?’ it might be different that what you’re thinking.” The next 12 at 12 will entertain the professional service industry – lawyers, bankers, dentists, accountants and massage therapists – and Trevis says they plan to host one a month until June, when the program will be reviewed. While last year was difficult for many businesses, chamber president Jonathan Jones believes 2010 could mark an economic turnaround. “I’m cautiously optimistic that it will be a good recovery year. Our economy didn’t do as badly as others across Canada.” Jones’ main objective is to keep promoting the chamber, and having it partner with other community organizations to reach its objectives. “We need to take any opportunity we can to promote the chamber and its values. It’s up to us to get members, it’s not up to people to come to us. But I feel our message is strong enough that we’ll attract new members.” Visit www.vernonchamber.ca for more information.
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As part of Chamber of Commerce Week, the public is being reminded that such organizations are leaders in action. The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce hopes residents will take time to recognize
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Vernon School District No. 22 (Vernon) BOARD MEETING The Board of School Trustees invites you to attend the Regular Public Board meeting Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Board Room - School District No. 22 (Vernon) 1401-15th Street, Vernon, B.C. www.sd22.bc.ca for agenda package
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information on to the computer analysts, who takes a closer look at the inventory reporting from ABC Screen makers. Now, with a traditional mutual fund, all this high-priced talent and observation would have only resulted in the traders avoiding the sector. Note that most mutual funds charge anywhere from one to three per cent for providing analysis, research and trading. What good is spending this money if you cannot act on it profitably? With the new rules it allows these fund managers to take an active role in profiting for their shareholders, they can short the stock. While some funds may choose to have rules for short selling that have limits, some drafts I have seen include items such as, only 10 per cent of the fund’s assets, only shares that are liquid (trading more than 200,000 shares a day),
forcing the traders to cover (buy back) if the trade goes wrong by 10 percent. Basically putting in some rules and processes that will mitigate a bad headline or impact the rate of return negatively in the future. It will be curious to see if one fun shorts a stock that is owned by another fund. Certainly it will be easier to borrow the stock that way. Even
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CREDIBILITY IMPORTANT IN INJURY CASES By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. If you’ve been hurt in a car crash, your credibility is extremely important in proving your claim for damages – especially if your injury is a “whiplash” or soft tissue injury. With a whiplash, there may be no objective evidence. Your subjective reports of pain and limited movement may be the only “proof” of your injury. It’s essential that you are honest and don’t exaggerate or inflate the effects of the accident.
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Driscoll provided lawn maintenance services. As a result of a motor vehicle accident, he suffered soft tissue injuries to his neck, right shoulder and back, which affected his ability to work and his enjoyment of life.
However, in another recent case, He called four witnesses – hima young woman’s credibility was self, his wife and two men who tripped up by her own Facebook had worked for him. He also pictures. She claimed $40,000 in relied on the written reports of pain and suffering for a whiplash Thomas D.A. a family doctor who saw him at injury, testifying at trial that she Fletcher Q.C. a walk-in clinic, a specialist in could no longer kayak, hike or physical medicine and rehabilibicycle. The defence contradicted tation, and an occupational therapist. The de- this by producing photos posted on her Facebook fence relied mainly on 10 hours’ of surveillance page showing her doing these exact activities. videotapes of Driscoll, arguing that his injuries The court assessed her damages at $3,500. were less severe than he reported, based on what the videotapes showed. Consult a lawyer if you’ve been injured in an accident. He or she may recommend that you keep The court cited the earlier case of Price v. a diary of your pain and how the injury affects Kostryba as a reminder of how to assess inju- your daily life, as a daily record can be helpful ries that depend on subjective reports of pain. in supporting your claim. Be truthful throughout The judge in that case said: “The assessment the legal proceedings, and it’s likely you’ll be of damages in a moderate or moderately severe viewed as a credible witness who should be bewhiplash injury is always difficult because lieved. This will help significantly in advancing plaintiffs, as in this case, are usually genuine, your claim. decent people who honestly try to be as objective and as factual as they can.” But, added the judge, courts “should be exceedingly careful when there is little or no objective evidence of This column has been written with the assistance of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Thomas Fletcher of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.
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Vipers get gritty to gong Vees GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
While Vancouver was busy entertaining the world for the Winter Olympic opening ceremony, the Vernon Vipers put on a little fireworks display of their own Friday night at Wesbild Centre. In an emotionally charged B.C. Hockey League game that clearly meant more than the two points at stake, the Snakes came out with their most physical effort of the season to earn a 5-3 decision over the Penticton Vees in front of 2,432 fans. The Vipers, who hosted the Prince George Spruce Kings (16-34-1-4) Saturday night at Wesbild, will look to even the season series with Penticton at 3-3 when they visit the South Okanagan Events Centre Wednesday night. From the opening faceoff, the first-place Vipers (46-6-03) took it to the second-place Vees (44-8-0-3), as the Jones boys, Kellen and Connor, set the tone with big hits on Byron Sorenson and Alex Szczechura on their first shift. In Vernon’s zone, Sahir Gill levelled Vees’ rookie Beau Bennett in the crease after he rang iron on Penticton’s first scoring chance. Third star Kellen (10th goal) netted the lone first-period tally at 3:52, sweeping in to bury the loose puck after Connor (first star) was checked trying to dangle through slot. “We went in looking at it as a playoff game and our team really started to play together and really bought into the system – dumping pucks, hitting guys, all the basic things we need to do to win,� said Connor, who railroaded Andrew Pickering with a monstrous open-ice hit in the third period. “We know Penticton is chasing us, so this win in huge for us. It’s unreal. It’s like a playoff game, great crowd tonight, they were behind us the whole time. Those games are the best.� Vernon extended its lead in the second frame with a pair of powerplay goals two minutes apart. Mike Collins (28th) walked into slot and wired a shot post-and-in past netminder Sean Bonar at 6:38. Cole Ikkala (21st), standing on Bonar’s doorstep, tipped Connor’s point shot for the other goal. Penticton responded shortly after when second star Joey Laleggia (11th) drove up the left wing and unleashed a gorgeous shot over netminder Blake Voth’s shoulder. “It’s always a battle coming into their barn and trying to get a win. We’ve done it twice this year but we knew this was going to be a hard one,� said Laleggia, a Burnaby product. “Bottom line is they capitalized on their chances. Whenever they got a chance inside the slot they buried it.�
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Viper forward Cole Ikkala gets the takedown on Penticton's Logan Johnston during a third period scrap in B.C. Hockey League play Friday night at Wesbild Centre. Connor, with his team-leading 34th goal, restored the three-goal cushion late in the second period, converting a sensational spinning backhand pass from Kellen on an oddman rush. Fancy goals and highlight-reel hits aside, Vipers’ head coach was most impressed with his team’s commitment to systems. “That was probably one of our most physical games, but at the same time we were doing a lot of good things away from the puck. Our whole group came to play tonight. Everybody was on the same page.� The Vees battled back in the third period after referee Jim Maniago, who made some questionable calls against both
teams, placed Penticton on a lengthy 5-on-3. Back-to-back powerplay goals by Garrett Milan (26th), on a sneaky backdoor pass from Bennett, and Bennett (38th), on a nice one-timer to Voth’s right, pulled Penticton within a goal. Ferner praised his crew for not hitting the panic button. “It’s a good learning experience for us. A lot of teams would have went the other way, but I thought our guys, especially on the bench, responded in a positive way.� Any momentum the Vees gained quickly evaporated when Logan Johnston jumped Ikkala right after a faceoff. Not only did Ikkala win the fight with a hard takedown, but Johnston picked up the instigator penalty. Livid with the Vees’ antics, Ferner, normally slow to anger, exchanged several heated verbal volleys with Penticton head coach Fred Harbinson between the benches. Maniago sent both bench bosses to the dressing room early. “It’s 4-3, your obviously still in the hockey game and they jump one of our players,� said Ferner. “If you’re going to be a tough guy, then be a tough guy and have some honour.� Added Harbinson: “Mark wasn’t happy with Logan going after Ikkala there, but we felt there was a head shot thrown our way. I don’t care what the score was, we’re not going to sit back and let them steamroll over us. “I was happy with the way our guys battled right to the end. It’s going to make for a real wild one on Wednesday.� On the ensuing powerplay, Braden Pimm (25th) posted the insurance marker with a bullet from the slot with 33 seconds remaining. For the final crescendo, Vipers’ captain tangled with the Vees’ Joey Holka in the dying seconds. SNAKE BITES: The Vees played without leading scorer Denver Manderson (113 points), who has missed the last several games with and injury...Vipers’ netminder Graeme Gordon hasn’t played in six games since suffering a lower body injury. Ferner said he is day-to-day...The North Okanagan Knights saw an end to their Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff hopes after they fell 6-2 to the host Princeton Posse Friday night at the District Arena. Goals by Trevor Fitzgerald and Karson Holt had the 11-34-0-4 Knights leading 2-1 after 20 minutes, but the Posse (30-13-0-6) stormed back with five unanswered goals. North Okanagan closes the season when they host the Penticton Lakers (13-31-0-4), who clinched the final berth in the Okanagan Division, Wednesday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong.
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The Fulton Maroons got a great relief effort from their bench as they thumped the Brocklehurst Broncos of Kamloops 95-48 in the Okanagan Valley Senior AA Girls Basketball Championship semifinals Friday night in Summerland. Player of the Game Janice Phung supplied 22 of her 25 points in the first half, sending Fulton to a 48-24 lead at the break. Cassandra Brown chipped in with 22 points. “Not a game where our starters played particularly well as a group, but our reserves certainly did,� said Fulton head coach Jim Inlgis, praising Mallory Herzog, Tavia Locchead, Kelsey Thompson, Karlee Webb for supplying quality minutes from the bench.
Fulton faced the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops in the goldmedal game Saturday night. Sa-Hali stopped the VSS Panthers in the other Friday semi. Thursday night, Brown canned a game-high 35 points as the Maroons stuffed the NorKam Saints 83-38. The Maroons, who cruised to a 56-13 halftime lead, got a dozen points from Danica Rybachuk and 10 from Thompson. At the senior AA boys Valleys in Oliver, the Maroons fell 83-80 to the Sabres Friday night. “We should have won, but shot 40 per cent from the field, which is very low for us,� said Fulton head coach Dale Olson. “We shot terrible from the line, more lost the game
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by ourselves.� Fulton’s Brett Rouault sizzled for 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Dallas Pepper, crippled by foul trouble, still managed 15 points. Fulton needed to beat the PVSS Saints in a Saturday crossover in order to reach the consolation final that night. The top-four teams in both girls and boys Valleys advance to provincials, Feb. 24-27 in Kamloops. Fulton opened Valleys with a 73-36 win over the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops Thursday night. Fulton had the game under control three minutes in, racing to a 12-point lead.
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in a blue blazer and tie, and Nelly Furtado, wearing a form-fitting, partially strapless royal blue dress, quickly emerged on the centre platform and shook the roof with an energized Bang The Drum. Huge images, ranging from a polar bear to the Northern Lights, orca whales swimming in the Pacific Ocean and orange maple leafs, nicely complemented some beautiful artistic dance and acrobatics by the Alberta Ballet. Sarah McLachlan's sweet sounds on Sacred Grove and Ordinary Miracle added further life to the Landscape of Dreams. Featured fiddler Ashley MacIsaac woke up the neighbours in Yaletown, False Creek and Chinatown as the musical play hit a super-charged speed. Skiers and boarders, hanging by rope from the ceiling, turned in gold-medal tricks down a mountain face which also served as a monster screen showing highlights of various winter sports. Furlong then addressed the world before giving the floor to International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge. "And a special thanks to the thousands of Games volunteers for your enthusiasm," said Rogge. "Without you, none of this would be possible." Ryan Nitchie of Armstrong, who is here volunteering at the Athletes Village, got a double-dose of the opening ceremony. "During the entire ceremony I was teary eyed," said the grocery store clerk and city councillor. "I am a very proud Canadian, but as a 'good Canadian', I don't wear my patriotism on my sleeve. Watching the opening ceremonies rehearsal live at B.C. Place was like permission to be proud of my country, province and community. "Seeing the opening ceremonies made me appreciate and feel thankful that I am part of hosting the world at the Olympics." On a sad note, it was announced seconds before the festivities started that the night was being dedicated to 21-year-old Georgian luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili, who died in a training run earlier Friday at the Whistler Sliding Centre. The 11-member, somber-faced Team Georgia wore black scarves and armbands in honour of their fallen teammate as they marched slowly into the stadium. A moment's silence, with the Olympic flag at half mast, was held in the luger's honour near the end of the night. American snowboard phenom Shaun White said Kumaritashvili's death has hit the entire Olympic athletic fraternity. "It's really unfortunate to have something like that happen," said White. "We're all in different sports and from different countries but when we get here, we're all part of the same family. It's definitely affected everyone here."
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Rouault led Fulton with 21 points and Greg Hyde followed him with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, in North Zone senior A girls basketball playoff action, the Charles Bloom Timberwolves hammered the Eagle River Eagles of Sicamous 83-13 in the semis Friday night in Lumby. The Bloom girls, who led 47-1 at halftime, came out fired up, displaying some of their best defence of the season. “We limited their opportunities in the paint, and forced them to move on the perimeter. Our girls were active and really gave Eagle River a hard time trying to enter their half court offence,” said Bloom co-coach Devon Tyssen. Bloom met the A.L. Fortune Falcons of Enderby in the gold-medal game Saturday. In North Zone junior girls playoff action, Bloom advanced to the semis with a 37-30 victory over the Salmon Arm Jewels Thursday night.
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The Revelstoke Grizzlies of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League are throwing their support behind Bruin Stair’s battle with cancer. The Grizz are raising money for the 15-year-old Vernon Bantam Tier 1 Renegades netminder, who is undergoing treatment for T-cell Lymphoma at B.C. Children’s Hospital. Revelstoke GM Troy Mick says if the team reaches the $500 mark, they will shave their heads following an exhibition game with a Junior A team from Minnesota Tuesday at Revelstoke Forum. If they raise $1,000, Mick will get his locks lopped off too. To make a donation, call Mick at (250) 814-9300, or e-mail troymick@hotmail.com.
open get it to the net and get guys to the net. We got most of our goals that way. “That (Josh Anderson) was real mobile on defence but other than that I felt we could get pucks deep and establish a strong forecheck. “This is the first time we’ve ever had nine goals in a game. The only way we’ve been successful this year against strong teams is when everybody buys into finishing checks, backchecking hard, strong defensive game and cleaning up in front of our net.” Box played the hero Thursday night, collecting the overtime winner as the Mustangs stopped the Spokane Jr. Chiefs 5-4. Thompson, Lambert, Chase and Woodliffe, who added a pair of
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BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Karen Phillipson – bowled a 637 triple to go 205 over her 144 average. Club 55 Men’s: Gord Danallanko – bowled a 708 triple to go 165 over his 181 average. Ladies: Shelley Isaac – bowled a 585 triple to go 189 over her 132 average. Men’s: Matthew Bonneau – bowled a 732 triple to go 171 over his 144 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Matt Eisenhauer, 327, 852, 346, 861, 339, seven strikes in a row (twice); Larry Koeckeritz, 100 POA; Tillie Chernick, 100 POA; Jean Prince, 100 POA; Betty Timm, 100 POA; Calyn Buresh, 300; David Petruk, 339; Irene Walker, 308; Meb Lintot, 100 POA; Lukas Erickson, 320; Henri Gummesen, 304; Ashley Collins, 300, 100 POA; Mike Adams, 348; mike Keough, 805; Dennis DeLeeuw, 817; George Umbrite, 100 POA; Al Somers, 318, 100 POA; Sharie Charlten, 100 POA; Joan Weir, 100 POA; Maureen Hadwell, 100 POA; Pearl Quibell, 100 POA; Art Block, 307, 311, 822; Sari Gibb, 100 POA; Margaret Fedevich, 100 POA; Steve Feeham, 100 POA; Harry Kehler, 100 POA; Zane Carswell, 800; **Erin Sakamoto, 13, 256, 273, 271 for an 800 triple! This was 266 pins over her 178 average. HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 253 Men Wayne Schultz 270 CLUB 55 Ladies Shirley Little 215 Men Bert Niehaus 225 PEE WEE Girls Amanda Luelo 116 Boys Colby Eisenhauer, 116 Alex Kazimer BANTAM Girls Jaelyn Cotter 127 Boys Kalvin Blaeser 125 JUNIOR Girls Erin Sakamoto 183 Boys Kevyn Hoggard 187
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elling a property through realtors in most places in North America including in B.C., requires a sellers property disclosure statement. The form B.C. realtors use contains, amongst many other revealing questions, a clause which reads as follows: “Are you aware of any material latent defect as defined in Real Estate Council of British Columbia Rule 5-13(1) (a)(i) or Rule 5-13(1) (a)(ii) in respect of the Property or Unit?” Rule 5-13 is explained as “Material latent defect that cannot be discerned through a reasonable
inspection of the property, including any of the following: a defect that renders the real estate, ■ Dangerous or potentially dangerous to the occupants ■ Unfit for habitation.” Bottom line, if you Jane Field are a seller and you fail to inform a buyer about any defects in the home or property you are selling, you could wind up in court. If you think the age old rule of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) still protects you, please know that it may not in the case of a latent defect. It is only useful for patent defects which I
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will explain in my next article. A few examples of latent defects would be perhaps a missing vapor barrier in the walls or ceiling, blocked drains, insufficient ventilation or the like. Buyers are expected to “reasonably inspect” what they are buying. This would reveal patent defects but not necessarily latent defects. Private buyers especially should be aware of this. Realtors will have a Property Disclosure Statement filled out and signed by the sellers. But, with private sellers you don’t automatically get that same protection. Home inspections are always important. I recommend them to every buyer as do most, if not all real-
tors. But if you’re buying privately, it’s that much more important. Private buyers would be well advised to obtain a written statement from a seller, either getting the seller to reveal any defects or stating that there are none, whichever is appropriate. Whether buying privately, or with the helping hand of your favorite realtor, you want to be sure that the Property Disclosure Statement, or written statement from the seller are incorporated into and form part of the contract of purchase and sale. Doing it that way gives you as a buyer, a greater ability to have recourse against the seller, should you discover that knowledge of latent defects has been
Parks commission facing budget shortfall ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Both Armstrong and Spallumcheen have to chip in to make up for an operating shortfall in the 2009 parks and recreation commission budget. The shortfall, blamed by both groups on a number of factors, is $44,963. The township will pay $24,090 from its 2009 operating surplus, while the city will shell out $20,603 from its reserves to balance out the shortfall. “The bottom line is there was a little bit of unforeseen maintenance, vandalism and the economy, those were the three major reasons,” said Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper in explaining the shortfall. “It’s not anybody’s fault, it’s just part of the world.” The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission’s budget is a flat-line figure, that is, there are no contingencies factored in. Revenues are estimated and expenses are, according to both Pieper and commission committee member, Spallumcheen Coun. Dave Brew, “pretty close to what is budgeted for.” Both sides then work with parks and recreation to create the budget. Pieper and Brew said that last year, revenue did not meet the commission’s expectations, and revenue is the big-ticket item in the budget.
“Most of the facilities were rented for what we wanted, but there were less cows for cow shows and fewer horses for horse shows,” said Brew. “We lost a couple of hockey tournaments, so the revenues were down throughout the year.” “We expected it to be pretty close to budget, but the revenues were under so that represents the deficit at the end of the year,” added Pieper. A lot of vandalism at the IPE fairgrounds, such as broken lights and broken windows, plus major snow removal in 2009, also ate up a good chunk of the commission’s budget. That’s expected to be made up this year, as there has not been a great deal of snowfall in the region.
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withheld from you. Jane Field works with Re/Max Vernon. Jane has over 30 years experience in the real estate business. To suggest topics for future articles or to ask Jane questions, email her at jane@janefield.com or call 503-3755. Previous articles published in the Morning Star appear on Jane’s website – www. janefield.com.
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Happy Chinese New Year this happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, they occur on the same day this year! It’s the Year of the Tiger, which according to the Chinese calendar, represents power and energy. In Chinese mythology, it’s not a particularly good year to get married or to have children but should be a good year for economic prowess. Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and the celebration is well over 4,000 years old. It’s filled with symbolism, superstitions, ritual and special foods. The numbers eight and nine are deemed particularly lucky and so meals will have eight or nine courses served. Common dishes include dumplings. Gold symbolizes power. Oranges being round and golden, symbolize wholeness. Noodle dishes are served with long, uncut noodles and symbolize long life. A whole chicken brings prosperity while a whole fish represents togetherness, and so it goes. Sticky rice cakes and other sweets are a favourite ending to the celebration meal. A special treat for young and single people are red envelopes, usually gilded in gold decoration and stuffed with money that are gifted from the elders to the younger generation in the family at the celebration to bring wealth and happiness. Since today is also Valentine’s Day I prepared Chinese food and a rich chocolate Valentine’s cake for dessert. Chinese (Jiaozi) Dumplings Dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour Up to 1-1/4 cups cold water 1/4 tsp. salt Filling: 1 cup ground pork or beef (I use pork) 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper, or to taste 3 tbsp. sesame oil 1/2 green onion, finely minced 1-1/2 cups finely shredded Napa cabbage 4 tbsp. shredded bamboo shoots 2 slices fresh ginger, finely minced 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced Stir the salt into the flour. Slowly stir in the cold water, adding as much as is necessary to form a smooth dough. Don’t add more water than necessary. Knead the dough into a smooth ball. Cover dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. Add the soy sauce, salt, rice wine, and white pepper to the meat, stirring in only one direction; mix well. Add remainder of ingredients and mix well. Make dumpling dough by kneading it until it forms a smooth ball (about 3-5 minutes). Divide dough into 60 pieces. Roll each piece out into a circle about 3-inches in diameter. Place a small portion (about a level tbsp.) of the filling into the middle of each wrapper. Wet the edges of the dumpling with water, fold the dough over the filling into a half moon shape and pinch the edges to seal. Continue with the remainder of the dumplings. To
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cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add half the dumplings, giving them a gentle stir so they won’t stick together. Bring the water to a boil, then add 1/2 cup of cold water. Cover and repeat. When the dumplings come to a boil for the third time, they are ready. Drain and remove. If desired they can be pan-fried at this point. Makes 60 dumplings. They freeze well. Chicken Chow Mein Noodles 1 lb. mung bean sprouts 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 7-8 oz. each Marinade: 1 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tsp. soy sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 1 scant tsp. cornstarch Sauce: 1/4 cup water (I use low-sodium chicken broth) 1 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tbsp. soy sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp. corn starch
One or 2 hours before cooking, rinse the bean sprouts so they have time to drain thoroughly. Cut the chicken into thin strips. Add the marinade ingredients, adding the cornstarch last. Marinate chicken for 20 to 25 minutes. The following 3 steps can be completed while the chicken is marinating. Prepare the sauce: in a small bowl dissolve the 1 tbsp. cornstarch with 4 tbsp. water. Whisk the water or chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper in with the cornstarch and water mixture and set aside. Soften the noodles by placing them in boiling salted water. Plunge into cold water to stop the cooking process and drain thoroughly. Heat a wok or frying pan over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tbsp. oil. When oil is hot, add the noodles. Fry in batches until golden. Remove noodles from the pan, keep warm. Heat 2 tbsp. oil. Add the onion and the meat. Let the meat brown briefly, then stir-fry until the redness is gone and the meat is nearly cooked through. Remove the cooked meat and onion from the pan. Cook the rest of the vegetables separately, except the bok choy or broccoli, add 1/4 cup water and cover while cooking. Remove each of the vegetables from the pan when finished stir-frying. Add all the ingredients back into the wok, making a “well� in the middle of the wok for the sauce. Add the sauce, stirring quickly to thicken. Mix everything together. Stir in the green onion. Pour the cooked vegetables and sauce mixture on top of the noodles. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve hot. Serves 4-6. Excellent Buttermilk Chocolate Cake 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup cocoa 2 tsp. baking soda 2 large eggs 1 tsp. salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup corn oil (or your preference) 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup boiling water Preheat oven to 300 F. This is a slow-bake cake recipe. Grease and flour a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish or heart shape for Valentine’s or tube. Place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl. Mix at medium or medium-high speed until all ingredients are blended and smooth. Bake for 1 hour. Test by sticking with knife or toothpick in centre of cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done. Allow to cool. Recommend a white icing.
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Life Using feng shui for relationships TERESA HWANG
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Feng Shui is the study of qi/chi – energy field that is in our environment, which is specific to every space, relative to the time when the building was constructed, and to the people who are living or working within that space. Feng Shui is also about change, what we do in our environment will affect the outcome of different aspects of our lives. Here are some tips on how to improve the love and relationship aspect: Close all the doors leading into the bedroom at bedtime, i.e. bedroom door, ensuite bathroom door, etc. Sharp corners create Poison Arrows. Avoid Poison Arrows pointing in the direction of where people are sleeping or sit-
ting. For new home construction or renovations, plan to have rounded corners on walls and pillars, to avoid creating any Poison Arrows. Watch out for the elements of Fire and Water in the bedroom, make sure you are not sleeping against a wall with a toilet, or a fireplace/chimney on the other side. No moving water and large living plants in the bedroom. No mirror in the bedroom directly facing the bed. No television or computer in the bedroom; if they have to be there, cover the screen or monitor before going to sleep, or place them inside an armoire with doors. Do not hang wind chimes directly above where you are sitting or sleeping.
Do not sit or sleep directly under a ceiling fan or low beam. Sleep with a solid headboard, the shape and colour of the headboard is specific to each individual. Close the bedroom windows and curtains before sleeping, especially if the bed is directly placed below a window. Do not place the bed at the lower side of a low sloping ceiling. The colour red is a strong Fire element, and black is a strong Water element, only use where specifically instructed. Fresh flowers (nine red roses) can be placed in the house to activate Romance Luck; the location is specific to each individual according to the birth date. Clutter collects bad Qi/Chi and obstructs
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good Qi/Chi. Do clear all the clutter both inside and outside your house, specifically garages and in front of doorways. Maintain Beautiful Forms (structures and colours) both outside and inside – which will determine the quality of Qi/Chi you bring inside your house. To learn more about Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysical studies, Teresa Hwang is offering the Feng Shui Research Center professional training courses in Vernon from March 13 to April 1. For more information, please visit www.teresahwang.com or e-mail fengshui@teresahwang.com
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NOTICE OF THE SITTING OF THE PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL North Shuswap Liquid Waste Management Plan Parcel Tax South Shuswap Liquid Waste Management Plan Parcel Tax Seymour Arm Liquid Waste Management Plan Parcel Tax Sorrento Waterworks Service Parcel Tax Copperview Haven Waterworks Service Parcel Tax Falkland Mosquito Control Parcel Tax The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has prepared the 2010 parcel tax roll for the purpose of levying parcel taxes in the above noted service areas. Owners of properties located in the above service areas may view the roll at the Regional District office in Salmon Arm., BC. The purpose of the parcel tax roll review is to ensure that information is correct for billing property taxes for 2010. A property owner’s correct name and address is critical information for billing property taxes.
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1. there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; 2. there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; 3. an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. Parcel tax rolls may be inspected at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Office, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, commencing February 17, 2010. In order for a request to be considered by the panel, it must be in writing and received at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the parcel tax roll review panel. Requests for corrections to the parcel tax roll will be accepted until 10:00 am local time on Monday March 1, 2010. By mail to:
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sport of all. Having been a player for so many years you can appreciate the total commitment, teamwork, strength and endurance these athletes bring to the sport. As well, the commitment that the fans make to be there for the team, the players, to watch game after game after game. One of my favourite stories told is of a cross country skiing adventure we experienced early in our romance. We learned to appreciate the endurance and strength needed for the nordic events and the ability to stay on track. We may not achieve the glory of the Olympians in our love for each other or be a hero in our community or country, however we do deserve to treat our-
selves like gold. Some days we may feel like we are on thin ice, and we crash, fall down, wipe out, experience failure. We get back up, brush ourselves off and with the support of each other we can look at what happened, what went right, wrong and where we can learn from this experience. Not to be better athletes but better people. We can appreciate the efforts and support along our journey from friends and family and even our community. In our outings we represent our unit, our family and we take pride in our home and in our country. I have experienced fear, yet hope always wins the day. We have chosen to be partners and though
COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED: Ranchero/Deep Creek Land Use Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 2129 TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the Local Government Act the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (“Regional District”) will hold a PUBLIC HEARING regarding proposed Ranchero/Deep Creek Land Use Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 2129. The Board of Directors of the Regional District has delegated the public hearing to Director Rene Talbot as Director of Electoral Area ‘D’, being that in which the land concerned is located, or Alternate Director Joy De Vos if Director Talbot is absent. At the public hearing those persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. The Board of the Regional District will not consider any verbal or written representations or submissions after the public hearing. Please be advised that written submissions received will be available to the public and the applicant. Written submissions must be received in the Regional District’s office by 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) Tuesday, February 16, 2010, or may be submitted at the public hearing. LOCATION AND DATE OF HEARING: The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time), and will be held at the Ranchero/Deep Creek Fire Hall, 9505 Firehall Frontage Road (off HWY 97B). PURPOSE OF BYLAW NO. 2129: Bylaw No. 2129 proposes to amend the definition and regulations associated with ‘home occupation’, including but not limited to: size, storage of goods, screening, parking, signage and exceptions. The proposed changes would apply to the entire bylaw area. The above descriptions of the purpose and effect of Bylaw No. 2129 are only general. The bylaw may have an impact on property owners and tenants in occupation within the area. It is therefore important for all property owners and tenants in occupation to inform themselves fully as to the nature and effect of the bylaw. INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS: A copy of Bylaw No. 2100, amending Bylaw No. 2129 and all reports, plans and other documents that have been or will be considered by the Board of the Regional District will be available for inspection at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive, NE, Salmon Arm, BC, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Pacific Time), beginning February 2nd, 2010 and ending February 17th, 2010 but excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. This notice is issued by Kathy Gilbert, Deputy Manager, Development Services, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, on February 2nd, 2010. The mailing address for Ms. Gilbert is Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. Telephone: 1-250-832-8194; Fax: 1-250-8323375; Toll Free (BC only) 1-888-248-2773.
we may lack the grace of the figure skaters what I know for sure is that we too trust that when we reach out our hands for each other we feel the strength, that you will hold me and catch me, and together we can soar. The steps I climbed on the day we wed was my podium, the ring I wear my gold medal. I believe. I believe in you, in me, in us. Let the games begin. Happy Valentine’s.
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Feature Event: Okanagan Science Centre spring break camps for kids six to 10
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. 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.
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FEBRUARY 15 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 in Canada and locally. Music by Rob Dinwoodie and Matt Jones. Guest speaker Glen Forrester, 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 (250558-0440) 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.” For information, call Nadine at 250-549-1479. THE VERNON STAMP CLUB MEETS Feb. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Buy, sell, trade and auction. All welcome. Call Roy at 542-4127. PRO-LIFE THRIFT STORE Again, we lower our prices. All women’s wear, including shoes, 50 per cent off. Sale runs Feb. 15 to 20 at 3102-31st Ave. Call 250-545-4777. OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ Feb. 15, Vernon Film Society presentation of Cooking with Stella at 5:15 p.m. Call Dot by Sunday if attending, 250-542-4042. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Women’s Topic Meeting Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., room 002. Our 24-hour helpline is 250-503-3260 or 1-866918-3574. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Mondays it’s snooker from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. VERNON ACCORDION CLUB MEETS Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome. Listeners and dancers too. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192 for info.
ad Science Exploration Camp runs March 8 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Each day is packed full of scientific action! OSC’s mad science camp offers children a chance to explore the world of science; to build, create, and test experiments; and have some serious fun! Science Discovery Camp runs March 15 - 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Think about the things we take for granted today that wouldn’t have been possible without someone’s amazing idea! How many inventions can you think of that wouldn’t exist without science? Discover just how exciting science can be, with a week of awe-inspiring science discovery. Pre-registration required for both camps. Call 250-545-3644 or visit www.okscience.ca for details. Travelling this spring break? If you’re a member of the Okanagan Science Centre you can visit more than 300 other science centres and museums across Canada and around the world for free. Buy or renew yours today!
VERNON BADMINTON CLUB MEETS Mondays at 7:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Coldstream elementary gym. New members welcome. Call Kal at 250-260-1692 for info. REBEKAH LODGE meets the first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003. THE ENDERBY CLIFF QUILTERS MEET The first, third and fifth Monday of each month at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel from 1 to 5 p.m. Quilters of all levels welcome. Call June at 250-838-5655 or Sonja at 250-838-0685.
FEBRUARY 16 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! PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL GROUP For parents of children with FASD and similar neurological conditions, meets Feb. 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., NONA Child Development Centre, 2802-34th St. For more information contact Lorraine Donald (key worker) at 549-1281 ext.215. New group members are always welcome! 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. 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. 16. Sausages and pancakes with all the trimmings (including strawberries and
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I came home for lunch one day more than 40 years ago when I was working as an engineer in Borneo to be greeted with an “interesting” story told by my wife, Wendy. During that morning she had been in our company bungalow, barefoot as it was very hot, when she heard a commotion in the amah’s living quarters that adjoined our house. Then our amah (house-maid of all work), Winnie, came into our house shouting, “Ular! Ular!” Wendy wasn’t sure what “Ular” meant as she was still learning the Malay language, but she followed Winnie back out to her quarters to see what the fuss what was about. Winnie gestured to her bedroom and said that there was an ular under the bed somewhere but that it was not a very big one. So Wendy took a long-handled sweeping brush and started poking about to get the ular, whatever it was, to show itself and to depart. Wendy went further into the room, started stamping about and the ular showed itself. But as Winnie said, it was only a little one about 18 inches long, (that’s 45 centimetres in new ulars!). It didn’t look as if it was any danger to any one so Wendy shoved it outside with her bare foot and off it went. So both Wendy and Winnie thought that there was the end of the matter until an Australian friend of ours, Margaret, drove up and asked what was happening. Wendy told her the tale, ending with a description of the innocent-looking ular. Margaret was horrified as Wendy concluded her description. “Good grief, woman,” she said. “Don’t you know
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album that nobody liked, but I learned to produce and do things on my own,” he said. It was the early ‘70s and four long-haired “I later invited Fred to join this band I was guys in lumber jackets were crammed in a in, Brave Belt One, which eventually became small van with Manitoba plates driving down Bachman-Turner Overdrive. “In about the third of time, BTO eclipsed the highway towards New Orleans when they The Guess Who in Canada.” suddenly found themselves trapped. Turner remained in BTO, and its variA trio of American big rigs had boxed their vehicle in and slowed down to a rela- ous incarnations, after Bachman left in 1977 (Bachman reunited briefly with the band in tive crawl. “We could see them on their CB radios the mid-’80s, while Turner eventually retired laughing. They had decided to play a game from the band six years ago. ) Bachman, who had also rekindled his with us guys from Manitoba,” remembers Randy Bachman, one of the van’s passen- relationship with Burton Cummings, reuniting with The Guess Who 10 years ago, was gers. When one of the trucks exited, Bachman enjoying a solo career as well as hosting his popular CBC Radio show, Vinyl Tap. and his entourage followed it to a stop. It was while he was getting ready to record “Fred and I were another solo effort since the bigger guys, and we his 2007 jazz album, Jazz wanted to ask why they Thing II, that he called had done that to us, so Turner. we went over to talk to “I was doing this the trucker to give him solo rootsy album with a piece of our minds. blues-rock originals and He told us to just ‘let had Paul Rodgers (of it ride.’ Bad Company fame) and “I was listening to Neil Young on it. I sent some Dvorak chords at Fred a song, sort of an the time and we wrote anthem about our days in the song in the dress— Randy Bachman Winnipeg, for him to sing ing room during Mardi on and when he sent the Gras in New Orleans.” Bachman, of course, is talking about track back, I was in tears listening to it.” The song, Rock ‘n’ Roll is the Only Way just one of the classic songs he and seminal Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Out, clearly describes the men’s feelings Overdrive, better known as BTO, produced about making music together again. “When you feel dumpy or left out, it’s a back in their heyday. The guitarist, whose work with The Guess song you can rock out on. It carries you away Who and BTO can still be heard on rock to a better time,” said Bachman, adding after radio –– and hockey games –– today, and that experience it wasn’t hard for him to talk former BTO vocalist/bassist/rhythm guitar- his old friend out of the life of fishing and ist Fred Turner are getting ready to roll down golfing with the intent to replace the solo album as a joint effort. that rock ‘n’ roll highway once again. “He said ‘I am a rock ‘n’ roll guy’. He got The men, who announced their reunion bored, so thought why not return to rock,” without the Overdrive late last year, are slated as one of the headliners at the Nakusp said Bachman. Expected to be released sometime this Music Festival, July 16 to 18. “I played at Nakusp five to six years ago,” year, once studio, marketing and other legalsaid Bachman, who now lives on Saltspring ities are worked out, the album will feature, Island. “This will be one of our first Canadian what Bachman calls, “12 incredible buttdates besides the High Voltage Festival in kicking songs” on CD, digital and vinyl, yes vinyl. Toronto with ZZ Top.” “We will have full artwork on it,” he said. Just like the famed stuttering chorus on BTO anthem, You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet “We just didn’t want to do an oldies thing, or (Bachman says he initially sent the song a package with two new songs... This could to his brother as a joke), the reunion with be half-assed, now it’s going to be doubleassed good.” Turner came by accident. The tour, in the meantime, will also celThe men, who knew each other from their native Winnipeg, started collaborating ebrate the men’s catalogue. Scheduled to debut at this June’s Sweden soon after Bachman left The Guess Who in Rock Festival, one of the biggest rock events 1970. “Around that time, I did this solo country in the world, Bachman and Turner will Morning Star Staff
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Throughout its 31-year history, AURA Chamber Choir has explored the breadth and depth of the choral repertoire, and shared its explorations with its audiences in a variety of venues and situations. Coming off its recent appearance at the Olympic torch relay welcoming ceremony in Vernon, AURA is inviting the community to indulge in a program of
the sublime and, shall we say, the not-so-sublime, at its cabaret performance Saturday at the Vernon Recreation Complex auditorium. Entitled It’s a Grand Night for Singing, and hosted by eminent stage celebrity, Christine Pilgrim, the program will feature such wellknown local performers and groups as Hugh Carter (in his signature velvet-voiced Ol’ Man River), balladeer and
guitarist Glen Goerzen and friends, log-roller Dave Friedman, Chorealis Chamber Choir, and other soloists from within AURA. The music, conducted by Imant Raminsh and accompanied by Marjorie Close, will range from Broadway musicals to vocal jazz, old American folk songs (including the haunting, sublime Shenandoah and the less than sublime The Sow Took the
Measles), and Canadian folk and pop songs (including Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah). Appetizers are included in the $15 price of admission and there will be a cash bar available. Doors open at 6:30
p.m. and the entertainment starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available, in advance only, from Seasons Garden Gifts, Bean Scene Coffee House, and from choir members. For information call 250-545-1533 or 250-542-5603.
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Mood music served up tonight Those wanting to cozy up to their sweethearts for Valentine’s Day have the chance when local blues and jazz songstress Tanya Lipscomb performs at the Armstrong Inn Pub tonight at 6 p.m. Lipscomb says she will apply her three-octave voice to some of the greatest love songs from the past 70 years, along with some originals. An up-and-coming sensation, Lipscomb’s stage presence is marked with exuberance and excitement. She has performed across the country, and her songwriting has garnered her five awards to date. Based in Lumby, she is about to release her first studio album in late March, which will be accompanied by a western Canadian tour. There is no cover for tonight’s show, which is first come, first serve as seating is limited.
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Arts A local vocal studio is about to premiere one of the greatest musicals of all times. StudioMoore is one of the first to purchase the newly-released rights to the student musical version of Les Miserables, which it will perform at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre May 19 to 22. “Les Mis is one of the most epic works of musical theatre, in that it is closer to an opera than a Broadway piece
–– there is no dialogue, everything is sung,” said StudioMoore owner/ instructor Melina Moore. “We’re anticipating all sold-out shows as audiences will be coming from all up and down the valley to take in this most beloved musical, which has never been performed in its uncut version (fully staged, costumed, etc.) in this area.” S t u d i o Mo o re’s Companies A and B, as well as select Mini
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Olympic movies hard to beat Continued from page B8 #3) Downhill Racer (1969). If you can find this underrated gem, purchase it to keep. It’s not only better than advertised, it features two pretty good performances from two darn fine actors. Robert Redford plays an arrogant member of the U.S. ski team, causing him to consistently clash with his coach, Gene Hackman. Not exactly overdosed on action, the movie does a remarkable job in capturing just how dangerous the
high speed sport is –– not an easy feat considering the technical limitations at the time. #4) The Cutting Edge (1992). A spoiled figure skater finally finds a partner in a washed-up hockey player, and together they go for the gold! This comedy is cheese on ice, I know. And, unlike Downhill Racer, the camera work is beyond crummy. But I’ll tell you this much – your girlfriend will love it. Say, brownie points for Valentine’s Day, whaddaya know?
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CHINA - Despite warnings about Beijing’s pollution, as I look out of my windows from my swanky Ritz Carlton Hotel suite this April morning, clear blue skies form a backdrop to a panoramic view of the city’s financial district. And in a courtyard below, a group of citizens are practising tai chi exercises, their elongated forms in the bright sunlight, twisting and bending in a seemingly choreographed shadow-play. I feel a little frisson of anticipation as I make my way to the lobby of the Ritz to meet my young, well informed guide, April Wang. We’ll be visiting a traditional hutong settlement, and as she perches by my side in our pedicab, she says, “The word “hutong” is of Mongolian origin and meant “water well” back in the 13th century.” Today the word refers to a colony of dwellings set within a warren of narrow lanes. Some alleys seem more like mere crevices between buildings but this is clearly not of any concern to families who have dwelt here for many generations. Even in this ants’ nest of homes, there are differentiating characteristics — a distinctive emblem below the lintel of a doorway or specially crafted good luck stones by the threshold.
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People perform tai chi in the courtyard of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Beijing. April and I rejoin our main tour group at the Nanluoguxiang hutong. The main thoroughfare is buzzing. Stalls display souvenirs, novelties, toys and clothing items, shoppers haggle vociferously, cyclists dodge and weave through the throngs, and three-wheeled vehicles carrying goods blare their horns to clear a pathway through the melee. Chinese pop music blares from a shop selling CDs and the smell of spicy fried noodles wafts out from Pass By Café
where a sign asserts, “Better Travel Than Dead.” Locals and visitors jam the road as far as the eye can see. The energy is electrifying! From the humble hutongs we move to an imperial palace that every movie buff will instantly recognize from the set of The Last Emperor. It’s the Forbidden City. As we walk through the majestic entrance gate, there is a concerted “Aaah!” at our first sight of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, its fluted orangehued glazed tiles shimmering
in the afternoon sun. This was the centre of royal pomp and power where formal ceremonies — coronations, imperial weddings and investitures—would have taken place during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Only the emperor could tread the path, “The Imperial Way” that we, along with crowds of camera toting tourists, stroll along so casually today.
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Continued from previous page As we progress from one courtyard and one palace to the next, it’s as though we are unfolding a many-layered giftwrapped treasure. Red, emblematic of royal power, is the predominant colour throughout the city. Some palaces boast flamboyant ceilings with intricate interlocking wooden painted tiles. The eye is dazzled by magnificently painted cupolas, jade green and gold ceramic designs, and a frieze of nine imperial dragons running along a wall by the side of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity. The Summer Palace in Beijing was restored and enlarged by the scheming and charismatic Dowager Empress Cixi (a major figure in the film The Last Emperor) at cost of 30 million Chinese taels of silver, imperiously diverted from the coffers of the Chinese navy. Built on the shores of man-made Kumming Lake, the Summer Palace setting is idyllic. I can visualize the Dowager Empress being carried in a palanquin accompanied by her entourage of lady attendants along the 786metre Long Corridor fringing the Lake. Summer breezes would have wafted across the water and perhaps she too, like me, would have paused to contemplate some of the 14,000 stagger-
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Two little girls pose for a picture at the Great Wall of China. ingly rich paintings that adorn the cross beams and walls along the entire length of the Corridor, and marvelled at the beauty of the four octagonal pavilions en route. Would she have gazed up the hillside at the Temple of Longevity while sipping tea in the exquisite Marble Boat Pavilion? The next afternoon, I stand on the walkway looking out from the ramparts of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China — a 90-minute drive out of Beijing. I try to obliterate the tourists, the clicking of cameras and the noise and chatter of hundreds of people, and envision a soldier more than 1,400 years ago in one of the lookout towers, perhaps eating his lunch and chatting to a comrade.
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Swing into some high-flying fun NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand’s latest tourist attraction — a mix of adrenalin buzz and a dose of environmental awareness — has launched in the country’s adventure capital, Queenstown. Ziptrek, a sophisticated type of flying fox, will send patrons soaring high through the trees dominating Queenstown’s dramatic skyline on a two-hour adventure that puts them in close contact with the natural environment. Ziptrek’s flying fox operation begins and ends at the top of the Skyline gondola on Bob’s Peak overlooking Queenstown. It takes guests on a fully-guided journey over the alpine forest flying on a series of cables suspended between observation platforms sitting 25-metres up in the tops of tall Douglas fir trees. Specialist infrastructure has been required to avoid any damage to trees during construction. The flying foxes operate on heavy cables 240-metres-long and anchored between the tree-top platforms. Guests are fitted with a climbing harness then attached to the cable. Once they have stepped off the platform, they soar over the trees enjoying panoramic views of Queenstown’s scenery with the freedom to move around and position themselves in various ways in order to get the best angle. At each tree-top platform, Ziptrek guides provide an interpretive commentary on Queenstown, the surrounding area and the forest - an uplifting story with a strong ecological focus. The sustainability message and educational perspective is based on the Natural Step, an international notfor-profit organisation dedicated to sustainable
rated as an adventure but not high adrenalin, he said. “We like to refer to ourselves as an allweather, all-abilities, allyear operation offering eco-exhilaration. The business is low impact and promotes respect for the environment and being immersed high in the forest is special,” Yeo said. He said Ziptrek was about harmonious integration with nature and having fun in the natural environment. For information, go to www.newzealand. com.
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DOMESTIC APPEAL FOR AGRICULTURAL WATER RATE APPLICATION The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW) wishes to remind its customers with outside water services (standpipes) not having BC Assessment Authority’s “Farm Classification” that they must install a water meter prior to Spring Turn-On. For 2010, Spring Turn-On is expected to be April 15, 2010. Customers without “Farm Classification” but engage in bona fide farming activity may wish to apply for the Domestic Appeal for Agricultural Water Rate. Please note the following requirements that must be met to qualify for the agricultural water rate: • For water allocations less than or equal to 0.82 hectares [2 acres], agricultural income must be above $1000 • For water allocations greater than 0.82 hectares [2 acres], agricultural incomes must be above $2500 NOTE: Verification of these income levels is required and must be included with every application. Applications and fees must be submitted to RDNO-GVW by March 1, 2010. Applications that are received after March 1, 2010 will be subject to a non-refundable late fee. Forms can be obtained at the RDNO office, District of Coldstream office, City of Vernon office or on the Regional District website. If you have any questions, please contact the Regional District of North Okanagan-Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW) at 250-550-3700 or check the website at www.rdno.ca. REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN GREATER VERNON WATER 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream, BC V1B 3K9 Phone: 250 550-3700 Fax: 250 550-3701 www.rdno.ca
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Horoscope BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19) Go about your business doing what you have to do and the money you hope to make will automatically be there. In fact, you could earn far more than you ever dared to think.
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PISCES (FEB. 20-MARCH 20) Personal projects or undertakings will be the ones most likely to turn out the best. Don’t put anything important in the hands of others.
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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) A new start is in the making with someone important to you. Try to be more sensitive, and intuitively, you’ll know exactly how to appeal to this person.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder The original declarer in today’s deal might have brought to mind a sentence from English poet and prose writer Nicholas Breton: “He is as deaf as a door.” In this case, though, South was deaf to the bidding. He was in three no-trump. What should he have done after West led the club king? North made a negative double, which promised enough points to act at the two-level and ideally at least 4-4 in the majors. (If North has points, only one four-card major and no better bid available, he must double and hope everything works out all right.) Declarer ducked the first round of clubs and took the second when East discarded a low diamond.
Then, like a lemming, South played a heart to dummy’s jack and immediately took a spade finesse. West happily won the trick with his king and cashed four clubs for down two. South grumbled about being unlucky. North made a mental note to get a new partner. Was it a surprise that West had the spade king for his vulnerable twolevel overcall? No. After winning the second trick, South should have cashed his heart and diamond winners, bringing everyone down to five cards. What would West keep? If he retains three clubs and two spades, declarer exits with a club. West takes his three tricks, but then must lead away from
the spade king, giving South two tricks in the suit and nine in all: two spades, four hearts, two diamonds and one club. If West bravely discards two spades, keeping four clubs, declarer cashes his spade ace to drop the king and claims an overtrick.
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Avis Millicent Fishley
January 7, 1928- February 11, 2010 Survived by her loving husband and friend, Mervin Fishley; children: Daniel Fishley, Theresa (Fishley) Tucker, Jim Fishley, Patrick Fishley. Sisters: Jean Marsh, Patti Dean. Avis passed away peacefully in her sleep and now has joined her Saviour, free from suffering.
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Avis was a wonderful and dedicated wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma (10 grandchildren, 4 great-granchildren). Avis loved and spoiled her grandchildren as they all meant so very much to her. A memorial service will be held at Emanuel Baptist Church (in Vernon) on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 where Avis and her family attended for so many years. We will all Miss you, but we know that you are smiling and free from your suffering next to your Saviour, Jesus. We Love You.
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It is with loving memories the family of Elsa Haddow announces her peaceful passing at Pleasant Valley Manor on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Elsa is survived by her husband Walt; siblings Lil, Carl and Eric (Gladys); daughter Trudy (Dodd); son Tom (Jai); grandchildren Aaron, Ryan, Kristy, Tracy (Tino); great granddaughter Hannah; extended family Randy (Chris), Sharon (Kevin), Leanne (Max), Chad, Carrie (Tony) and Jennifer (Jeff) and many great friends. Elsa was predeceased by her sister Greta and her daughter Rose. No formal service at Elsa’s request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements and cremation in the care of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Armstrong, 250 546-7237.
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There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government funding may be available.
Picture framing business in Armstrong. Equipment & stock $30K. Established location. Training avail. Owner retiring. 250-546-1949, 250-546-0414 Semi Retired Couple required to join well established janitorial company. Flexible hours, excellent secure investment. $14,500 Reply to box #5 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave. Vernon BC V1T 1P5 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
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SERVER/BARTENDER Permanent Part Time Must be flexible
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REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY An experienced window & door Sales Rep. with a minimum of 2 yrs experience. Professional attitude & willing to work in a team environment. Some travel required. Computer skills an asset. Self-motivated. Wages negotiable. Apply with resumé to wi_cole@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 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. 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.
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 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 PARTS puller wanted, must be mechanically inclined. Apply at 3201 45th Ave. Vernon.
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Minimum 4 years experience, serious applicants only apply. Apply with resume in person to 12408 Kal Lake Rd., Vernon Attn: Glen NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
HEY YOU... YEAH YOU! WANT A JOB? Kelowna company is looking for hard working individuals. We provide full training, no experience required. $2,500+/mo! Must be 18+ and able to start immediately.
CALL 250-860-9480 ATTENTION: LOCAL people needed to Work From Home online $500-$4500 PT/FT. Complete Training provided. Call Candace 1-877-822-8170 Attn: 5-50+lbs to lose we have a career for you!1-877-737-D IET. dietmagicresults@shaw.ca
Education/Trade Schools
Vernon Golf & Country Club is now accepting resumes for: a Part Time / Seasonal (April 1 - September 30)
RETAIL MERCHANDISER Experience in sales, merchandising and customer service required. Knowledge of POS and Microsoft Office preferred. Join our Team - Great Benefits Wage $12 - $16/hour
The Longhorn Pub is seeking exp. kitchen staff for FT & PT positions. Competitive wage plus benefits. Apply in person to 4513-25th Ave, Vernon.
4219327
INTERNET MARKETER MANAGER SQM Group specializes in measuring call center quality assurance for organizational compliance and customer satisfaction performance for the largest companies in North America. We are looking for a full-time Internet Marketer Manager who is customer service centric. This can be either a contract or permanent position. Essential skills: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Ability to create lead generation through the internet • Proficiency in using search engines and referring sites to drive website traffic • Ability to optimize web site design to drive traffic to a website • Knowledge of effective email blasts • Knowledge in Google Analytics for data mining on website optimization
Salary Range: $50,000 to $80,000 Send Resumes to:
Email resume to Shannon Glenesk, Head Professional at shannon@vernongolf.com or mail/fax to:
SQM Group Inc. Attn: Lisa Desmarais #4611 23rd Street Vernon, BC V1T 5G4 Email: lisades@sqmgroup.com Fax: 250.260.7821 www.sqmgroup.com
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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
4219149
First Nations Friendship Centre is seeking an Employment Counsellor - This is a contract full-time position until March 31, 2011
Assets: • Knowledge of the call center industry
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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
Help Wanted MATURE, EXPERIENCED Childcare Worker required immediately as part-time substitute. Responsible, reliable, solid work ethic. 250-306-5936.
DUTIES include providing employment support services, career development counselling, networking with employers, developing workplace agreements, job search strategies, resume, cover letter and interview preparation, assisting clients who require specialized services and making referrals to appropriate programs and community agencies. Job description available. QUALIFICATIONS I.
II. III. IV. V. VI. VII.
A university degree and/or related training and/ or experience with knowledge of counselling and employment related issues including developing workplace agreements with employers; Computer literate: MS Word, Email and Internet; Knowledge of Excel, Access, and Contact IV is an asset; Self motivated, team player with excellent communication skills, both oral and written; Knowledge of Structure of Intellect and Sensory Integration an asset; Valid BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle; Must consent to a criminal record check; and Preference will be given to a qualified Aboriginal applicant.
TO APPLY Submit a cover letter, resume & three work related references to: The Hiring Committee c/o First Nations Employment Services 2905 - 29th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 1Y7 Fax: (250) 558-5321 fnesvernon@shawbiz.ca CLOSING DATE: February 19, 2010 at 4:00 pm NOTE: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Education/Trade Schools
English as a Second Language Intensive English Communication Program (ESL) Develop strong English communication skills that are transferable to school, the workplace and everyday life. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels are offered every four weeks. This is a flexible program, based on individual needs, length of study and modules require no pre-requisites. We encourage students to develop their communication skills in a safe, nurturing environment.
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The Real Canadian Superstore located in Kelowna is seeking a Department Supervisor for our Grocery department. Our ideal candidate will have the following: Previous management/ leadership experience in the retail industry will be a definite asset. Experience within a Grocery dept is not necessary but will be an asset. A sense of urgency with the ability to see the business from a customer’s perspective. In-depth understanding of customer service. We offer: first class benefits; a highly competitive salary, a career path second to none and a great place to work.
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Trades, Technical
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.) RV PARTS Person/Customer Service Specialist required to start ASAP at Voyager RV. This position will involve retail parts store customer service & display, as well as RV Parts ordering. Applicant must be high energy, and work well in a team environment. RV Parts & Service experience a plus, but not necessary. Full-time, Competitive Pay, Benefits. Fax resume to 250-766-4640 or email parts@voyagerrv.ca 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 Prestige Hotel in Vernon is looking for experienced housekeeping staff. Please apply in person with resume at hotel. 250-558-5991. THE Self Employment Program may help you start your own business. Unemployed people can call NOEES at 250-545-0585 or email joanne@noees.com for information. El eligibility criteria will apply. Funded in whole or part through the Canada- British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.
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
JOURNEYMAN FLAT ROOFERS
Req. for Mid - City Roofing based in Kamloops. BUR, Torch, Single ply (TPO & PVC). Must have own transportation & valid class 5 D.L.
Good Wages & Benefits Package. Please call 250.376.7663
Work Wanted PRIVATE AUTO PAINTING Body work & rust repair 30 yrs. experience, quality material, affordable prices
FREE ESTIMATES “Quality Work”
Ken 250-558-0102
DAY HIRES Skilled and Unskilled Labourers available for both BUSINESSES and RESIDENTIAL “Seasonal Pickers, Landscaping & Yard Maintenance Skilled Trades People”
Contact Workfirst 250-545-5764 DRYWALL, taping, texturing, New & Reno’s, cheap rates. Call Peter (250)307-8378 DUMP RUNS, ODD JOBS, HOUSE & YARD CLEAN UP. Call Paul (250)550-4256 NEILS Handyman. Yard clean up, rubbish removal, carpets, appliances, bsmn’ts & garages cleaned out, dump runs, small painting jobs. Vernon & Armstrong 250-546-2997 Professionally pruned trees, haul garbage, rake yards, move furniture. (250)549-0537
SPRING YARDWORK? Ted (250)542-6131
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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
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HOUSEMATE
NOCLS is looking for a life sharing situation with housemates and scheduled staff support. Each of you will live together and cooperatively support one another in times of triumph, need or trouble. You will be part of a team of staff, friends and family. In the safe hands of this team, you will work together whose focus is to enable a person to have an enjoyable, well connected and pleasant life. You will be equally responsible for the care and upkeep of the home both inside and out. This may include lawn work, shoveling and household upkeep as it would in any rental situation. Remuneration will be negotiated. Contact:: NOCLS Contact 2400-46th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 9N5 250-545-5153
Vernon, British Columbia
Camp Director:
4219253 Seeking an LPN and/or medical aesthetician for a busy vein, laser and cosmetic/medical GP dermatology practice.
Our Camp Director is responsible for the overall management of the campers, leaders, staff, property and programs at the camp. Must have at least two years of leadership and related camping/ administration experience and training. Must be older than 25 years and demonstrates the ability to articulate their Faith journey and work within the ethos and theology of the United Church of Canada. Will develop routines, schedules and procedures for camp operation, organize all camp program activities.
Must provide resume and references to
Assistant Camp Director:
#101, 3002 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2L7
Vernon Motorsports has the following position available:
Parts & Accessories Sales We are a fast paced Yamaha, Honda, and KTM dealership. This position requires great people skills, strong communication, organization, as well as an understanding of inventory control & computer skills. A minimum of three years experience in the powersports industry is required. (Consideration will be given to applicant with similar experience in the auto industry). We offer above average remuneration as well and benefit package, formal supplemental training, plus staff discounts in a fun environment. If this sounds like something for you, please submit your resume with a hand written cover letter to:
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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Estates Legal Assistant • Minimum 3 - 5 years Estates experience essential • Competitive salary, full benefit package including RRSP contributions, supportive work environment For more information about this position, please visit the Careers section of our website. Please forward your resume to Theresa Jones, Office Manager, by fax or email: humanresources@nixonwenger.com EXPERIENCE • KNOWLEDGE • INTEGRITY
Tel: 250-542-5353 Fax: 250-542-7273 Toll-free: 1-800-243-5353 4th Floor, 3201 30th Ave.,Vernon, BC V1T 2C6 www.nixonwenger.com
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Criminal record search will be a requirement plus references.
Tree Pruning / Tree Removal, dump runs, odd jobs. Free estimates.(250)549-3767
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Help Wanted
The Assistant Camp Director is responsible for helping plan, implement and evaluate camping experiences, for campers of all ages. Two years leadership experience with children and youth at a camp or other settings. Demonstrates the ability to articulate their Faith journey and work within the ethos and theology of the United Church of Canada. The Assistant Camp Director will help develop and implement effective learning programs that help campers experience a safe environment, take responsibility for leadership in camp programs as identified in planning meetings. A criminal record check will be required. Closing date: March 8th, 2010 Visit our website for more info about Camp Hurlburt & application forms @ www.camphurlburt.com Applications/resumes to: Camp Hurlburt Committee Box 97, Vernon, BC V1T 6M1, fax 250-545-8897 or email camphurlburt@gmail.com
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—— VERNON, BC —— We are the first hotel in the world that will combine crystal architecture designs and features with a European inspired Spa specializing in Whole Body Wellness. Swarovski crystal elements (chandeliers, crystal rain, fireplaces, etc.) will create an impressive atmosphere that promises to complement and embody the holistic wellness area offering over 100 treatments, therapeutic services and the first North American -110 degree Celsius Cold Sauna. We will be the premier destination place in the province attracting Canadians and international travellers alike to experience the stunning Okanagan Valley and rejuvenate their mind, body, and spirit. Guests will enjoy 5-Crystal dining including extraordinary Austrian cuisine in a world-class venue boasting panoramic views, all at reasonable rates. Sparkling Hill Resort will be one of the most recognizable names in the hospitality sector and it will be the people of Sparkling Hill Resort who will make the experience a special one. Guided by our Corporate Values, we strive to embrace a family relationship with our employees, and empower our people to develop careers with us, not a job. We will offer our employees an exclusive intensive training program and will be a vested partner in their education and careers, ensuring guest service excellence. Respect, integrity, trust and an entrepreneurial spirit are the foundation for the way we do business. Our goal is to attract and retain a workforce that is equally committed and who will take pride in providing exceptional guest satisfaction. Sparkling Hill Resort is a place where high expectations aren’t just achieved – it’s a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your ability to shine in our warm and inclusive culture. If you are a flexible team player with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in everything you do, we would like to hear from you. Sparkling Hill Resort welcomes you to explore these rewarding employment opportunities: • Housekeeping Manager • Restaurant Manager • Front Desk / Reservations Manager • Sales & Marketing Manager • Certified Resort Accountant • Physician(s) • Physiotherapist(s) • Certified Payroll Technician • Sous Chef / Tournant • Chef de Partie (line/prep cooks) • Commis de Cuisine (apprentices) • Host(ess) • Server / Bartender(s)
• Stewards / Busser(s) • Front Desk Attendant(s) • Central Reservation Attendant(s) • Night Auditor(s) • Laundry Attendant(s) • Room Attendants (housekeepers) • Maintenance / Grounds Attendant(s) • Valet / Porter(s) • Sales and Marketing Specialist(s) • Registered Massage Therapist(s) • Stylist(s) • Aestheticians(s) • Spa Receptionist(s)
Come check us out, visit www.sparklinghill.com and see what all the excitement is about.
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Countertops 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
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Fencing CEDAR FENCE PANELS, order in Feb for 10% discount. (250)546-6038 FENCE POST Installation, Excavating, Trenching, and Brush Cleaning. Great rates. No transport fee. Call Ly at 250.308.5403.
Computer Services
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Home Improvements NATURAL WOOD FLOORING FIR, HEMLOCK & PINE www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388
Landscaping Pruning, fruit trees, junipers, hedges, yard clean up, rototilling. Eric (250)306-3408
Classifieds We’ve got you covered! 550-7900
Computer Services
WE DO IT ALL! • PC Hardware Troubleshooting • Virus, Spyware & Adware Removal • Computer Data Backup Arrangements • Hard Drive Data Recovery
14 years serving the community
KELPRO COMPUTERS 2804-33rd St. Vernon • 558-0033 • Fax 669-0561
Misc Services We Do It Right The First Time! Exclusive Canadian Diamonds Mined, Cut and Polished in Canada
Give new looks to family owned jewels!
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Rubbish Removal
Feed & Hay
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
Excellent quality grass hay 70-75lb bales, $7/bale (250)838-6725 Feeder hay. Round bales $160 ton. Delivery available. 250-838-6630. GOOD quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 250-542-9419, 250-309-5956. *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2009. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
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Computer Services
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Boarding Horse boarding Coldstream, large pastures,w/shelter, close to Riding Club & trails. 250-938-1080.
Feed & Hay
The Natural Choice Dog Salon
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ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Phone 542-7203
www.vernonanimalcare.com CKC Great Danes 8wks, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed, micro chips 250-492-3407 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
training all profiles (retired RCMP)Joe 250-558-8332, 549-2318 Call/email for information K9ers.training@gmail.com
Computer Services
In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
Appliances A1 Fridge $250. Washer $150. Dryer $100. Warrantied, Other items, Delivery Avail. 250-549-6042. BEST DEAL! Stackers. Front loads starting at $100 and up. (250)549-3781 Kitchen-aide fridge, 18 cubic’, white, top freezer, all clean, works fine. Asking $205.obo. 250-542-1051. 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 Re-Conditioned Coin Operated Washer/Dryer Sets. Call 250-260-0394.
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1000lb grass round bales, net wrapped, stored inside, over 100 available, $65/ea. 250-546-3571, 728-930-0115
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Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
Pets
Pets
MINIATURE & Standard Poms, all colors, $400 & up each. 250-833-5785 REGISTERED German Shephard Pups, great temperment, bred to be adaptable to all lifestyles. $1200. 250-768-7241 TOY Yorkie Shih-Tzus, family raised, vet-checked, 1st shots, delivery $550. 250-269-7167. Yorkie X pups & Schnauzer pups. $500 & up. Phone 250-547-6698 for pics & info.
Dave Kendal Quality All Breed Dog Grooming Vet Recommended
260-2268 4210-25th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. Your Dog’s Natural Choice 3 8 week old kittens. $25.00 each. 250-545-6871. Beautiful Greek Pyrenees Border Collie puppies, 6wks old guardian/ great family pet, $350. 250-260-2627
3IN1 Fridge, sink, burners, exc/shape, great for cottage or suite, $175 (250)549-3090
Livestock
Livestock
Appliances
LIVESTOCK HAULING
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Building Supplies EXTERIOR sidings: board & batten, channel, bevel, log cabin. Dry. T&G; fir, cedar & pine (1x4 1x6). Fencing; fir & cedar. Latice panels. Timbers & beams. Lumber for garden boxes, retaining walls, hobby wood. 2202 Hwy 97. 250-546-6038
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 Massey Fergusen 3ph & front end loader, good cond. $3500. (250)546-7233
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
Volunteers
Volunteers
Vernon and District Volunteer Bureau
Hearts and Hands Community Network
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS February 10, 2010
Hearts and Hands Community Network www.volunteervernon.ca Funded in part by Province of B.C. and United Way
If you would like to offer a few hours of your time to the community, here are some of the Volunteer Opportunities that are available. Please contact Twylla at the Volunteer Bureau @ 545-8572. Organization Community Dental Access Noric Residential Care Creekside Landing
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Duties
Comments - Meetings 2nd or 3rd Wed. 10 a.m. to 12 pm p
Volunteer Coordinator Group Activity Assistant Special Events Assistant
- Coordinate volunteers & attend monthly meetings - Assist staff & support residents during activity programs - Set up, serve food, and clean up after special events
Bus Outing Assistant
- Porter residents to and from bus / Help supervise on bus
Special Unit Assistant
- Visit residents / Initiate activities / Porter residents
Activity Assistant
- Assist with activities and residents
Visitation
- Visiting with and assisting residents
Community Companion Receiver/Sorter/P acker Drivers Gardener
- Assisting residents on bus and shopping trips - Assist with sorting, packing and delivery of - 3rd Wed. & Thurs. of each month produce - Assist with recycling & Thrift store / Drive - Flexible half days Mon. – Fri. large van & trailer - Maintain gardens March to October - Flexible as per volunteer availability
Activity Assistant
- Assist seniors and staff with activities
- Times as needed - Times vary - Half days
Contact Donna at 250.550.7901 or email donna@vernonmorningstar.com
MorningStar
The
- Days or evenings - Times variable - Days or evenings as per availability - Half days or full days
Good Food Box Mental Health Association Caetani Cultural Centre Heritage Square
- Times variable
B22 Sunday, February 14, 2010 - The Morning Star
DRYWALL DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
www.vernonmorningstar.com
HEATING
STUCCO
ACCOUNTING
Mixed Metal Contracting
CARWAY STUCCO
Certified Management Accountant
DL Decor & Painting
Corporate, Small Business, Mobile Accounting & Taxes
When you don’t want it just coloured...
1-877-546-2622
Over 30 years trained experience
Heating ducts & Custom Fabrication “Anything in Metal” • Furnace & Heat Pump Installation • Residential/Commercial Ventilation • New Construction/Renovations
You Belong
HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387
Also Serving Westside Rd
Phone Mike: 306-3499
PLUMBING
All Your Drywalling Needs Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
Business Management Consulting
Brigitte’s Onsite
DARCY’S PLUMBING - Hot Water Tank Replacement (gas/electric) - Plugged Drains, Water Softeners - Kitchen/Bathroom Renovations - New Construction *Certified
Joe Nessman
BOOKKEEPING Service BO
OKANAGAN WELL & PUMP SERVICE “Water When You Need It”
250-550-5553
GUTTERS & SIDING
250-308-4380
• Seamless Gutters • Vinyl & Hardi Plank Siding • Fascia & Soffits • Exterior Painting
( 250 ) 542-4492
WINDOWS & DOORS
250-545-0883 250-306-6610
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
INTERIOR SPECIALIST
Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
308-9783 549-5140
CREW WITH FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED QUALITY RATES
549-0115
GENERAL LABOUR
Mike Howe 20 yrs. experience Guaranteed & Professional! BOOKING FOR SPRING!
• General Labouring • Yard Clean-Up • Dump Runs • Home Maintenance • Site Clean-Up FOR THE THINGS YOU DON’T HAVE TIME FOR! Darrel: 250-503-7818 Doug: 250-306-5174 BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? UESTIONS?
- WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
WINDOW CLEANING
Spring Window Cleaning and eaves troughs. FREE ESTIMATES • CALL SCOTT
250-308-0689
MOVING
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977 You Belong
HERE!
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
JACK WESSELL PAINTING INTERIOR - EXTERIOR - CEILINGS SPRAYED STUCCO - WOOD - VINYL - FENCES 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE • WORK GUARANTEED
Call Jack 250-308-2870
EXCAVATING
250-550-7900 2 50-550-7900
STREAKY - CLEAN
New Construction or Renovations
B: 503-0681 C: 503-6273
CONTACT C ONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Free Estimates
• 6” Monster Gutter, 5” Fascia Gutter, 5” K Style Gutter • Hardie & Vinyl Siding • Fascia • Soffits • Gutter Cleaning & Repairs • Leafguard, window & doors • GUTTERS START AT $1.50/lin.ft. Come down to our store at: #1-1711 Kalamalka Lake Rd. 250-503-7456
250-550-7900
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
• YOUR OFFICE OR MINE • FLEXIBLE HOURS Taking the guesswork out of bookkeeping
Sales, service & installation
THE “GUTTER GUY” STORE
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
DAN’S PAINTING & REPAIRS
309-7008
WATER SYSTEMS
Kelly Desjardins
PAINTING
THE MAN WITH THE VAN 35 Years Experience • Fully licensed & insured for expert moving and deliveries • Most respected & recommended small moving company in the Okanagan • Everyone enjoy a 10% discount with our already cheap rates!
Cell: 307-7769 Ph: 250-542-5226
“FREE ESTIMATES”
back filling rock walls general excavation landscaping preparation property clearing Owner/Operator Gord Kennedy • Email: gordiek@telus.net • Cell: 250-308-7373 skidsteer services shrub and brush removal
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - The Morning Star B23
HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
JOB JAR II
RENOVATIONS
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
No job too small! 250-542-8368 (Home) Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
SIDING
FLOORING AND TILE
HARDI-PLANK
SOFFITS
FASCIA
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD C (250) 542-5925 GUTTERS
DECKING
RAILING
Bathrooms, Custom Showers, Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Finishing & More!
Call (250)
503-8974
ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION Journeyman Carpenter • Renovations • Remodelling • New Construction
Kevin 250-308-9592
PATIO COVER
A division of Keith Construction
Framing • Renovations Decorative Concrete • Concrete Repair
Bathroom Remodelling Made Easy! Call Paul 250-545-1300
Journeyman Carpenter Incorporated, Licensed, WCB, Insured, Quality Guaranteed
www.rebathokanagan.ca
Call us ¿rst for all your home improvement needs!
Nu-Look Homeworks
Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences * Landscaping “Framing to Flooring”
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Ron @ 250-309-0435 or 250-542-1419
mountridge flooring & tiling • TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) • HARDWOOD & LAMINATE INSTALLATIONS 16 • FLOOR REFINISHING Years Experience
Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
For Free Estimate Call Chris:
CELL 250-540-0025 HOME: 250-542-6277 TOP QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
Totally Reliable & Friendly Service
HERE!
HERE! CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
1-800-88-HAN DY
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
250-550-7900 PROCTER CONSTRUCTION LTD. Certified Registered Builder with New Home Warranty
Foundation, Framing, Finishing and Renovation work • Armstrong, Falkland, Vernon area Call John at: • 21 years in business • Free Estimates
Basements - Decks - Vinyl Siding Sidin Laminate Floors - Drywall - Painting Paintin
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing Since 1991
Sun Valley Construction
Journeyman Carpenter, Cabinet Maker
No Job Too Big Bi or Small Free Estimates • Kevin Schuler
C: 250-306-4016 • H: 250-547-7979
www.SunValleyConstruction.ca Phone Dave 250-558-7653
CONCRETE
BLACK ROCK CONCRETE “All Your Concrete Needs”
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
Insurance Claims • Strata Maintenance • Kitchens • Bathrooms Basement Finishing • Painting • Flooring • Decks • Fences & more! Quality Workmanship • Over 30 Years Experience
TIM 250-307-8772
Tazz’s Concrete RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Call Kevin 250-308-8268 • Foundations • Concrete Floors • Sidewalks • Retaining Wall • Engineered Wall • Driveway • Suspended Slabs
- Exposed - Concrete - Stamped Restoration - Broomed - Competitive Pricing - Floors - Over 20 years - Forming Experience
a free Call (250)309-2717 for estimate
WELDING
Industries Ltd.
- Welding - Custom or Repair - Fabrication - Aluminum
2250.308.2490 5 Scott S c Stuchberry
Commercial Residential Service New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured
Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242
Residential & Commercial - Fully Insured & Licensed Journeyman Carpenter(1983) Jim Hiebert 250 306-9410
The Hardi Joys - Solving all your Siding Mysteries Exterior Finishing & Renovations
www.thehardijoys.com Specializing in: James Hardi Siding, Shingles, Board & Batten, Soffits, Fascia, Trim & Dressing.
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
• Home Makeovers • s Small & Large Projects Free E timate Free Es Professional Building & Renovating stimates Bathrooms, Kitchens, Additions, Decks Woodworking - Painting - Flooring - Fencing
WELDING FABRICATION SPECIALIZING IN ALUMINIUM & STAINLESS PRODUCTS & REPAIR
Terrence John Interiors
Phone: 260-8609
DECKING
8102 Highland Place, Vernon ( north end of Swan Lake)
250-260-3257 www.lenblower.com • len1066@shaw.ca
SUPERIOR DECK LTD VINYL DECKING • ALUMINUM RAILING
Kelowna Winfield 250-212-3075
ELECTRICAL
Laursen Electric
Jalon Construction *Renovations *Basement Development *Additions/Garages/Shops *Quality Woodwork & Trim/Millwork Installations
250-546-3574
KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE! Silver Tip
CONTACT
HANDYMAN HANDS
AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS
250-549-0660
Quick uick Erec rectt Framin raming & Renos enos
an ad in this directory
nu_lookhomeworks@shaw.ca
Licensed Insured WCB • Seniors Discount
References • All Work Guaranteed
You Belong
You Belong
Vernon Salmon Arm 250-550-4598
Marcel Labrecque, 15124 Middle Bench Road Fax: 250-548-4045 Owner/Operator Oyama, B.C. V4V 2C4
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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Furniture 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
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com 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 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 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.
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.
Misc. for Sale
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL Shipping Containers Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20,’24,’40,’45,’48,’53’.Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’53’. CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,000! Semi Trailers for hiway & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours.
Medical Supplies 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 2 FLOATING docks 20’x5’ & 25’x5’. Each with 12’ hinged ramp: $400 each. 1 water & 1 land trampoline $100 each. Call Noel: 307-7122 2 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL HOCKEY TICKETS at GM Place Feb. 28, 9 rows from ice. $4000 obo. 250-308-6263 2-Oval bathroom sinks, white, c/w drains. Excellent cond. $3500. 250-503-1943 Vernon
ART COLLECTION
Gils & Watercolors by Robert Genn, Raymond Chow, Todenhofer, Oudendag, Mocorodynski To view please call
✶ 250-309-3017 ✶
Cast iron wood stove (50,000 BTU’s) used 1 season, new cost $2450. Asking $1500. (250)546-8768 Dewalt 14.4 volt cordless drill $100, Delco alternator 85amp, rebuilt $65 (250)542-5698
CALL SPRING CLEANUPS AND PRUNING CALLTO TOBOOK BOOKYOUR SNOW PLOWING FOR THIS SEASON
250-541-0177
- Residential - Commercial - Strata -
Fully Licensed & Insured
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS 10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
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
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 Pro Steel Regulation size team Canada hockey net N.I.B with Pro Shot Screen $60. (250)542-2359 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 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 WINE making equip, & many extras. $75 Firm. 250-275-3048.
WANTED: Argentena Pesos & Mexico Pesos. Phone Jerry (250)545-3123 WANTED: Ping pong table, in good condition, Will p/u. (250)545-9474
email: lakecityprinters@telus.net
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 GE portable dishwasher, good cond. $125. Microwave stand $25. 250-549-3861. 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 Lifetime Collector seeks old Antique fishing reels & tackle... Anything Fishy! All quality items bought with cash! Please call Craig (250)542-8405, 250-308-8697 Marine grade vinyl upholstery roll ends. Roll width 54”. Lengths from 1-4 yards, $1/ea. 12 colours. Pick up at Alpine Spa Covers, 2103 - 43rd St. between 10am-2pm M-F only. Mens & womens winter jackets. Oversized, $20 obo. 250-275-0995 NEED BUILDING PLANS New Home or Renovations Call North Okanagan Blue Print 250-558-8791 Pioneer Eclipse propane burnisher mod# MM21K3CSF low hrs $2000obo 1-800-950-1337
STARTING AT $4.09
BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
STARTING AT 6.19 $
FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE
2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB & 5LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!
CAMPING FOAM,MEIDCAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS
“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST” 3325 31ST AVE • VERNON • 545-9820 • 1-800-663-2887
Misc. for Sale
Happy Valentines Day! Winter Store Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pick up your reloadable gift card - good for any occasion
250-545-3420
FIR BARK MULCH Shavings & Sawdust
10-90 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
ANY ITEMS UNDER $500
must include prices(s) in ad (EXCLUDING PET ADS)
9.40
$
includes gst
COUNTRY LOVERS DREAM
Musical Instruments GERHARDT Heintzmann piano $1300 obo. 250-558-9826. THE VISITING PIANO TEACHER Tired of driving your kids around? Quality Piano Lessons in your home. Fatima 250-306-6176 Email:ftm2009@live.ca 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
Tools 36” ROCKWELL / BEAVER wood lathe. Excellent working cond. $150. 250-546-3959
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.
Apt/Condos for Sale 444
Stop Renting
4891 Salmon River Rd.
ELDEN CROMMER
250-549-0194
• 15+ prime usable farm land - 6 acres in hay • 6 mins. to Armstrong, great views • Serene private property - horse lover’s paradise • Corrals, barns, pasture, lots of water • 1640 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher - tons of upgrades
$639,000 ALLIANCE REALTY 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. Was your last Home Inspector blind? Email: info@clarioninspections.ca for free home buyers report.
PHONE 250-546-6612 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92623 for pics & info
DUPLEX IN GATED COMMUNITY
Houses For Sale
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
#31, 2675 Pine Avenue • Excellent neighbours - private area • Rural “feel” but minutes to all amenities • 2200 sq. ft. very bright & spacious home • Hardwood floors, 3 bdrm, 3 baths • Large laundry/storage & workshop areas
$307,000 PHONE 250-547-6769 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92641 for pics & info
WHAT’S MY HOME WORTH? Free, quick over the
net home evaluations.
www.OkanaganHomeEvaluations.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon 250-549-7258
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The Time is Right to List with Me! Beth Marks the Spot! Realtor®
Great starter home Free Info Package
www.VernonHomeSearch.com Randy Skladan Re/Max Vernon
549-4161
1 & 2bdrm condos for sale, totally reno’d, close to downtown. 250-307-7117. REGENCY on the River Enderby. river view unit, grnd flr, fully reno’d, 2 bd, 2 ba $275,000 Scott 250-307-5960
250-558-0373 www.PropertyGuys.com
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties
www.okanaganhome.ca Century 21 Executives
250-549-2103
www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
Shop on line: www.briteland.com
STARTING AT 2.57
10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
Bedding & hay for cows. Cheap. Bed frame w/drawers underneath.250-379-2747 SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322
Pyramid skylight 42”x42”. $285.00, regular $415.00. 14” sun tunnel c/w 8’ flexible tunnel, $300.00, regular $437.00. White fixed vinyl round top window with brass grids, 83”x114”, $950.00, regular $2470.00. Fixed wood window 66”x42”, $250.00, regular $389.00. Okanagan Door & Window Sales, 250-542-1294 2001 43rd Street, Vernon.
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Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258
PROPERTY NOT SELLING? sells more Real Estate in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies.* Why not call a top negotiator 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
For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
Selling or Buying a House? 15 words (approx) 3 Lines 1 Week $32.72 plus gst
USE THE CLASSIFIED SECTION for your advertising
250.550.7900
DISTRESS SALE
BANK FORECLOSURES Receive a free computerized list with pictures of distressed & foreclosure properties.
www.DistressedVernonHomes.com
First Time Buyers
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Why rent when you can own? Free list of Homes No Money Down
www.VernonHomeSearch.com Randy Skladan Re/Max Vernon
549-4161
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
******* 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 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
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Lots 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
Mobile Homes & Parks Rare Find In Big Chief Manufactured Home Park
Immaculate, like new move in condition with numerous updates and extras incl. recent addition, gas fireplace, roof, flooring, covered patio and more. You will not find a better deal. Check and compare. Asking $139,000. MLS® Call now for a private viewing. Direct line 250-308-7134 Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon Estate Sale: 12x68 mobile home, recently reno’d, where is as is, $11,500. Call Tim 250-275-0942
Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renovations, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates and many alternative lending programs avail. Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify the process. Mountain City Mortgage 1-888-711-8818 or email: dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
Recreational LOOKING to sell a one room condo unit on Mara Lake, Sicamous BC. Would be interested in selling unit or taking on a partner. Includes private boat slip, use of pool & hot tub. Half share at $70,000. Call Ernie 250-833-7803
Townhouses 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 SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop. $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres. $800.000. 15.9 acres. $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.
Apt/Condo for Rent
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 2 bedroom apartments available. 50+ Senior Building No pets, no smoking, covered parking, elevator, laundry. Move In Incentive
250-545-7251 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 1 & 2bdrm $650-$800. No dogs, no drugs. (250)260-1630
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - The Morning Star B25
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
1bdrm, avail. now. $650/mo NS/NP. (250)308-7267 www.rentvernon.ca ADULTS 55+ 2bdrm central, $750/mo. RR. 250-558-8261
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 2 BDRM, 1 Bath, balcony, laundry, D/W, N/S, N/D, A/C Close to town. $875/mo 250-545-7644 2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $800/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223. 2BDRM, 2-bath suite, downtown location, a/c, f/s, balcony, dishwasher, parking, $800/mo. N/P, 250-549-0644. 2-bdrm, Armstrong on Wolfenden, approx 1000sqft. $725/mo+util, (250)545-9108, 250-938-2740 ask for Perry 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. 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 Downtown Vernon. $1175 Incl. All appl. A/C,wash/dry. Secure heated underground pk. Call Mike 604-584-5080 Call for rent incentives! Large 1bdrm, $740. 1bdrm +den $790. F/S, DW, AC, balcony, NP/NS, clean, centrally located, on-site managers, quiet building, (250)545-5773, 250-550-0243 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 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 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
Mobile Homes & Parks
Mobile Homes & Parks
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
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 &2 bedroom apartments … in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P To view, call
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated town homes with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable living. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
1 BDRM apt. across from Schubert Centre, ground level, heat & hot water included in rent. $650/mo. + util. 250-308-8500
MORRIS MANOR 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
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
DOWNTOWN OFFICE LEASE SPACE WITH PARKING. From 860 to 12,500 sq ft. Call Scott Davidson
250-306-2911 WAREHOUSE OFFICE SPACE • Good central location • 5342’ - $3633.50/month • 1528’ - $1039.44/month • Could be combined for 6870 SQ.FT. Call Ray Stafford Sutton Lakefront
250-549-0198
640SQFT of office space available immediately. Front row Alpine Center on Kal Lake rd. Lots of parking. Call 250-558-3001, 250-307-4899. COMMERCIAL SPACE VERNON, GREAT LOCATION 1500 sq ft Downtown Vernon, C8. $1000/mo plus utilities. 6 parking stalls. Good exposure and access. Available immediately. 250-503-7971. Retail commercial office space approx. 1544sqft in busy Spallumcheen Industrial park, avail. immed. rate neg. 250-549-0141 UP to 5000sq.ft. newly reno’d high exposure commercial space for lease. 250-558-1166 WAREHOUSE, office, shop, retail, wholesale, very good rate. 1-250-314-7225, 250-550-4178.
Duplex / 4 Plex
Duplex / 4 Plex ACREAGE / PETS OK! 2bdrm upper duplex w/f/p, near Walmart, senior discount avail. $850., $425-D.D. 1-888-204-6225 ext 1. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, small yard, close to town, laundry hook-up, no pets. n/s. $850/mo 250-542-8381 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 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.
Homes for Rent
250.832.6699 or Toll Free: 1-800-900-7422
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 2BDRM upstairs, nice & clean. $1050/mo +util. 250-503-6034, (250)545-2221 3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, East Hill, close to schools, park, n/s, n/p, 5 appliances.$1400 + util. Avail April 1st. 250-306-2750. 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
Property Management
Thor
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. Feb 1, new 1bdrm carrage house in Vernon overlooking Swan Lake. Private huge covered deck, W/D, D/W, gas stove & f/p, power, cable, wireless internet & water incl. $1000. Great for couple. (250)215-8349 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 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. Coldstream, Kal-view, bright spacious, 3bdrm, 1.5bath, home, ns, np, avail. Mar. 1 $1200/mo +util. 250-545-7196
Property Management
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
250-309-1742 • Very nice updated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhome. $1100 • 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, 5 appliances, garage. $1250 • Lumby 1 bdrm above ground suite, new, bright, 800 sqft. $800 incl utilities • 2 bdrm in 6plex, great condition, level entry. $800 • 4 bdrm large home on 5 acres, shop, usable land in town. $2000 • Bachelor apt, FS, all tiled, looks gd, 3 pce bath. $600
2bdrm house in Lavington, avail. immed. NS, F/S, gas heat, $900/mo. (250)542-9419, 250-309-5956 2bdrm house, yard, deck, carport & laundry, across from Morning Star, $1100 incl/util. (250)542-3309
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
RENT TO OWN If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you. Less than perfect credit OK.
CALL PAULA 778-475-1555
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Executives Realty Ltd. #101 - 2901 32nd Street Vernon, BC V1T 5M2 Bus. (250) 550-2120 Fax. (250) 549-2106 C21property@century21executives.com www.rentalsvernon.com
• Rental Management • Strata Management • Investment Property Management Call Maria or Diana Today for a detailed information package 250-550-2120
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME IN EAST HILL – Four bedroom, two bathroom character home located close to downtown. 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.
*Apartments * Condos *
RENT: $1,100.00 per month plus utilities • TWO BEDROOM HOUSE - New paint and flooring make this home more
2 bd 2 bath condo $950 incl heat & appls 3901 32nd ave Avail Feb No pets 2 bd 1 bath apart 3906 27 Av $745 + util incl FS Avail now 2 bd 1 bath 55+ condo $795+util 3701 27 ave Incl appl covd parking avail now 2 bd 2bath Condo $875+util 3901 32nd ave Incl heat & appls Avail Feb No pets
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
CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 See pictures & maps at
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Homes for Rent
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
For more information, call
Homes for Rent 4BDRM, country home, large yard, 2.5bath, livingroom, family room, large kitchen, deck, $1300/mo +util. 250-546-8765.
www.vernonhomes.ca/forrent
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. 4bdrm, 2bath, spacious duplex, fenced yard, March 1. $1200 +util 250-275-1284. 4-plex unit, 2-bdrm + den, W/D h/u, gas f/p, storage shed, ground floor unit, recently painted. $850/mo + Hydro. Avail Mar 1 (250)547-6060
Homes for Rent
Lots available in Vernon, Sicamous & Salmon Arm
Homes for Rent
*Houses *Townhouses *Furnished Accommodation *Vernon *Armstrong
3 bd renovated home 2113 34 st $1100 + util inc FSWD avail now 3 bd 2.5 bath deluxe townhouse $1350+util 4900 Heritage Dr incl appl Avail now 2 bd 1 bath townhouse $790+util 3413 Okanagan Ave incl appl Avail now 2 bd 1 bath home $900 incl util & cable 7227 Brewer Rd 5 appl Horse/pets negot. 3 bd 3.5 bath FURNISHED home 9725 Cameron Rd $1500+util avail now 2+ bd 2 bath FURNISHED home $1250 13412 WestKal incl util & appl avail now-April 3 bd 3 bath FURNISHED home 18451 Crystal Waters Rd $1500 incl util & appl CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198
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at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
modern and cozy. Located in Arbor Lee on 40th Avenue. Rent includes F/S & W/D.
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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Homes for Rent
Suites, Lower
Suites, Lower
East Hill 3bdrm house, 2bath, fenced yard, carport, $1300 + elec + gas. 250-542-4716 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 OYAMA 2bdrm 2bath, 4appl. gas f/p, dock & boat launch, avail. Mar. 1, NP, NS, $1150/mo. (250)542-8712 SALMON ARM, Newly reno’’d house on acreage, 3bdrm, N/S, $1200/mo. 250-938-4563 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
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 daylight, sep/entry, w/d, ns, single, $650. incl/util. (778)475-4775, 250-308-1195 1BDRM newly reno’d, F/S, D/W, N/P, N/S, prefer quiet single person, $750/mo incl/util. 250-503-0003 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, shared W/D, suits 1 quiet mature prof. n/p/n/s, Mar1 $750 util/incl 250-558-5086 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
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
Office/Retail 1700SQFT w/office & storage space. Ideal location for small business. Lots of parking. For further info please contact 250-542-8566, 250-309-9246
Room & Board Near Okanagan College, Vernon, 2 large bdrms, bath, WIFI, wholesome meals, $700/mo. 250-545-9499.
Rooms for Rent 1BDRM, male 40+ preferred, $350/mo util/incl & satt.TV, W/D, 250-542-5944. Furnished room, $425/mo D.D. NS/NP. Pref student. 250-260-2807.
RV Pads PERMANENT RV pad rental, 30 amp full hook up, on Swan Lake. 250-545-2300
Senior Assisted Living Certified Care giver has 2 bdrms, meals & housekeeping for semi/independant seniors. Bus route.250-307-5576
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo incl.util. furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 2-BDRM, f/s, w/d, a/c, Alexis Park, N/S, priv/entr, Avail Immed. $500/mo 15% util, pref.female. (250)545-1229 $450 INCL. util. Large room in quiet Coldstream home. Resident is young working professional. Bus route, near Kal Park. Wade: 558-9332 or wadeanders@yahoo.com. 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.
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 1-250-212-8489 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. BEST prices on new and used 20’ storage containers for sale or rent. 250-306-7447. HWY.6 Mini Storage.4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090. RESIDENTIAL & Commercial Storage, Downtown Vernon, Secure, Heated, 10x10, Avail Immed $60/mo (403)973-3291
Suites, Lower 1-BDRM, above ground, insuite w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail now, $900/mo incl/util, lakeview, near OUC. (250)545-9204 1BDRM, avail. Mar 1, $700 incl. heat, hydro, no parties, np, ns, 250-545-6815
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, $900/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 2bdrm plus den, March 1. util/incl, W/D, F/S, Armstrong area $900/mo. 250-307-8177. 2bdrm, spacious, desirable East Hill, sep/entry & laundry, util/cable incl., seeking quiet mature people. N/S. Avail. immed. $900. (250)558-7992 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 2 BED, 2 bath lakeview suite close to college. 5 appliances. References rqd, N/P, N/S level entry, covered parking. $1050 per month includes heat, lights and cable. Ph 250-503-5450. 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. BRIGHT 1 bdrm suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $695/mo, plus util 250-275-0665 BSMN’T suite, 2bdrm, util/incl, TV & internet, Avail March 1. $900/mo. 250-863-7439. 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 Newer 1bdrm suite, W/D, F/S, sep/entry, ns, single pref. $650 avail. Feb 1. (250)309-0897
Suites, Upper 3505 - 38TH STREET
3 bedroom, 2 bath top floor unit, $1000 plus utilities. No pets / No smoking Call Steve
250-558-8150 2bdrm, Foothills, $1250/mo. NS/NP, laundry, garage, hot tub, free internet. 250-550-6678. Avail Imm. 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, mainfloor, 1.5bath, NS, small pet ok, 1/2util $1050/mo. Avail now. 250-545-1968, 250-542-7806. 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 Freshly painted bachelor suites, avail. now & March 1. NS, NP, cable incl. $575. 250-517-8657 NICE 1 BD ste, $700/mo incl util, lndry & cable. Available March 1st. tk222@shaw.ca
Townhouses
2 BED ½ DUPLEX 3$BED TOWNHOME $ 1200 - 1300/month
Available immediately!
CALL PAULA 778-475-1555 3BDRM, 1.5 bath in quiet complex, laminate floors, own laundry, semi-private yard, cat ok, no smoking. Avail. Mar 1, $1000 +DD. 250-260-0442. 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 3bed, 3bath, 3yr old townhouse, quiet family area, Bella Vista, close to town, w/lake view, $1450. (250)938-3181 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. Newer 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath townhouse, March 1, $995/mo+Hydro & DD, (250)260-3400
Want to Rent Clean, mature, Christian woman, looking for accommodation in Vernon. 250-542-9817. Older male downsizing needs smaller home S.A. & area. Has all appliances etc. Prefers small garden & ample storage space. Reply to Box#3 C/O The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC, V1T 1P5.
Auto Accessories/Parts 2003 Vista Range, Canopy 6’’ with sliders $1400 (250)275-5014 Parting out 1996 GMC Sierra 1/2ton, 4WD ext.cab short box. Rob 250-379-2631. RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000kms, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
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Cars - Domestic
Pampered 1987 Cadillac DeVille, White, Tan Carriage Top, Fully Loaded with Leather, Exc. Cond., Only 20,000 kms on Rebuilt Engine. $6000 OBO. Must Sell! 250-542-8327 1992 Dodge Acclaim 3L V6, very clean, 286,000K, 35mpg $1700 obo. (250)307-2106 1993 Chrysler Dynasty, 6cyl, auto, 200K, cd player, exc/ cond $875 (250)550-6431 1996 Chrysler Concorde, well maintained inside & out. Exc.cond. Must See. $3000 obo. 250-307-8338. 1996 Mercury Sable, new fuel pump, filter, & new rear shocks, & muffler. $1200 obo. 250-503-1931. 1998 Dodge, 4cyl, auto, 155K, fully loaded, 48mpg, exc/cond, $2100 (250)550-6431 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. 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 Sale - 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring, 41,000kms, 4dr Sedan, power locks & windows, cruise, A/C, like new, $11,000. (250)938-8857
Cars - Sports & Imports 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
1991 Acura Integra 2dr, white, 5spd, 250K, sunroof, $1500 obo. (403)618-4907 2000 Daewoo sedan, 4cyl, auto, 110K, very good cond, $2500 (250)503-0320 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 Civic, 2dr, coupe LX, 5spd, p/w, p/l, p/m, a/c, 110K, $7150 (250)548-3484 2003 Hyundai Tiburon SE, 4cyl 5spd, silver, very good cond. $4500. 250-308-2225. 2005 VW Jetta TDI Wagon, sport pkg. 60MPG, exc.commute vehicle winter & summer, 5spd loaded, block heater, new Hankook tires, 117,000 mainly hwy kms. Orig.owner. $16,750 no gst. 250-307-0879 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
Off Road Vehicles
Trucks & Vans
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
2001 Dodge Ram, 2500, diesel, SLT, ex-cab, good cond in/out, $7,900 (250)306-5362
Recreational/Sale
2001 Ford Windstar, nice shape. $1300. obo 250-307-3497 leave message.
1994 Okanagan 8’ camper, very clean, looks great, toilet, $4400 obo. 250-838-9582
Scrap Car Removal FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. With or without papers. 250-938-6777
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com 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
2005 Ford 150 Supercrew, 134kms, looks & runs exc, loaded $12,500. 250-503-1124 2008 4x4 Silverado HD, 3/4 4dr, 6.2 V8 alum drive train, 1ton Detroit locker rear end, tow pkg, 6000 miles, $29,000. 250-550-4789. ‘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
Snowmobiles
Boats
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
12’ Lund boat 8hp mercury 4 stroke, never used, replacement with tax over $5600, asking $3800. (250)309-1420
Sport Utility Vehicle 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 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.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado, 2WD, 3dr, 350cuin, PW, PB, cruise, air, PS, PL, command start, posie track, rear defrost, cassette, CD player, canopy, new battery, new brakes & rotors, tow pkg, loaded except for leather, overhead console, 240,000kms, $5500. 250-546-6884 1999 GMC 2500 4x4, ex-cab, s/b, V8 auto, very good cond. $5000. (250)503-0320 1999 GMC Sierra, 4x4,clubcab,180,000kms, loaded. Asking $8,000. 250-549-0447. 2000 GMC ext.cab short box, 2WD, 4dr, matching canopy, 4.0L, auto, cruise air, new windshield, new brakes & rotors, tow pkg, 238,000kms, $3500. 250-546-6884.
Legal Notices 4219292 OKANAGAN COURT BAILIFF’S INC. offers for sale by sealed tender, interest of the goods of the following Debtor, Norman Claus Luczak, which are purported to be: 1998 GMC Yukon, VIN1GKEK13R3WJ731853. As this is a court bailiff sale, GST and buyers premium are not applicable. Sealed offers, marked ”LUCZAK” will be received at the court bailiffs office, located at 3120-30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., up to and including 11:00a.m. on February 22, 2010. For further information and terms of sales see www. interiorbailiffs.com, Court Bailiffs-Area 8.
Legal Notices 4219294 OKANAGAN COURT BAILIFF’S INC. offers for sale by sealed tender, interest of the goods of the following Debtor, Cayuse Creek Contracting Ltd., which are purported to be: 1998 Kenworth T800B, VIN 1NKDLB0X4WR952553, 2003 Aspen Tridem Lowbed, VIN 2A9LB6030N125011 and Aspen Jeep VIN 2A9JT3010N125012. As this is a court bailiff sale, GST and buyers premium are not applicable. Sealed offers, marked ”CAYUSE” will be received at the court bailiffs office, located at 3120-30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., up to and including 11:00a.m. on February 22, 2010. For further information and terms of sales see www. interiorbailiffs.com, Court Bailiffs-Area 8.
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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
The Corporation of the
City of Vernon INVITATION TO TENDER Tender # FAC-10-18 Waste Bin Removal Services Sealed Tenders marked “Tender # FAC-10-18 Waste Bin Removal Services” will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent – Operations Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Y7, up to 2:00 p.m., local time, Monday, March 1, 2010 for the following services: To supply refuse bins and provide waste removal services from bins for various civic facilities for a two year contract.
TESTIMONIAL
Further information, tender forms, and specifications may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, www.bcbid,gov.bc.ca or the office of the Purchasing Agent at the Operations Yard Office between 8:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
SOLD WITHIN 1ST WEEK!
Tenders will be opened publicly immediately after the closing hour, at the Operations Yard Office at which time interested parties may be present if so desired.
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
2007 32” Komfort travel trailer with 12’ side, model 281, all aluminum frame, exc. cond. $17,500. See our website for pics: www.newhorizonrvrentals.com
CLEAN UP UNWANTED VEHICLES
The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon.
YES WE PAY YOU
The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.
Scrap Car Removal
Scrap Car Removal
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