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Vernon’s Drew Neilson competes in the men’s snowboard quarterfinals on Cypress Mountain during the 2010 Winter Olympics Monday. He placed 11th in the snowboard cross competition. See A5 and B1 for more on Neilson.
Orchardists reeling over low prices RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Demands are escalating for government to throw Okanagan orchardists a life-line as prices collapse. Prices on the 2009 apple crop have plummeted below the cost of production, and there are fears that could force some growers out of the business. “If the government doesn’t come through Joe Sardinha with immediate aid, some people won’t make it,” said Don Claridge, who farms in Oyama. Low returns are certainly weighing heavily on Tom Ouchi’s mind. “It makes you re-evaluate your priorities and situation. There are only so many years you can take losses,” said Ouchi, who farms
in the Bella Vista area of Vernon. Financial assistance is being sought because the average price for all apple varieties is 13 cents a pound while the cost of production is 22.5 cents. A lack of cash could impact this year’s crop. “Spring is when you have a lot of activities — pruning, spraying and thinning,” said Joe Sardinha, B.C. Fruit Growers Association president. “All of the expenses for the 2010 crop, growers rely on the payment from the 2009 crop to do.” The main reason for low returns is the high value of the loonie compared to its U.S. counterpart. “The Canadian dollar has eroded our profitability by $1 to $2 a box,” said Sardinha, adding that the recession has also negatively impacted sales. Other factors include stiff global competition, foreign fruit being sold in Canada at
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marketing system should be formed, similar to those for eggs and dairy products. “We would get our cost of production and a decent profit,” said Sardinha. Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, says the provincial government can’t guarantee emergency funding, but he backs the industry. “They’re a huge part of the valley,” he said. The tree fruit sector represents 809 growers operating orchards that generates close to $130 million in wholesale revenue, $900 million in economic activity and directly employs 1,505 persons a year at the grower, packer and processor level. “There’s a lot of spin-off. Look at the treated posts sold for replanting. Look at the irrigation suppliers,” said Sardinha, adding that growers shop in local stores and pay taxes. The BCFGA is seeking meetings with the federal and provincial agriculture ministers.
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Thayne MacKenzie, (with maracas), Morgan Nichols (with drum ) and Nathan Nesbitt follow a Chinese dragon led by Jasmine Feller during Chinese New Year celebrations at Beairsto Elementary. Above, Jai Sidhu and Sonja Wagner greet a dragon carried by MaKenna Lane.
Tolko seeks advice after band edict A local company will keep its vehicles off a road until access issues are clarified. Tolko Industries is seeking advice from the provincial government on the legal status of Westside Road after the Okanagan Indian Band stated vehicles related to the Vernon firm will not be allowed through the reserve. “Westside Road isn’t a new issue,� said Mark Tamas, woodlands manager, of the band’s claim that it owns the road. The band’s actions are a result of a recent court decision allowing Tolko to log in Browns Creek on the west side of Okanagan Lake. The band says Tolko has not addressed concerns about archeological assessments, and traffic on Westside Road puts residents at risk. Until direction is provided by the government, Tolko will use alternate routes to get to Browns Creek. “They will add delays and costs for our trucks and employees who work there,� said Tamas.
“Westside Road isn’t a new issue.� — Mark Tamas Tamas would not speculate on whether Westside Road will be used if the government confirms it can. “We will assess that information when we get it.� If Tolko workers or its contractors attempt to use Westside Road through the reserve, the band has stated vehicles will be turned back and possibly impounded. “We have people monitoring (the road) early in the morning but I won’t say how,� said Chief Fabian Alexis, adding that one logging truck was denied access Monday. Alexis says many of the band’s members, including children, live along the road. “It’s a form of provocation to run their trucks down through the reserve.� There are no formal check-stops set up. “The province may claim it, but we believe
we own the road,� said Alexis. There was a road use agreement between the band and Tolko until June 2009, and if the company decides to use Westside Road, Tamas says the company will follow the terms of the agreement pertaining to speed and hours of operation. “We’ve always operated in an appropriate manner,� said Tamas. RCMP officials say Westside Road is public and the band can’t seize vehicles. “You are entitled to have a peaceful protest but if someone breaks the law, we as a police force will take action,� said Gord Molendyk, Vernon detachment spokesman. On Feb. 1, a B.C. Supreme Court judge approved Tolko’s plans for archeological work prior to logging at Browns Creek. The company is supposed to provide the band with opportunities to participate in the archaeological process, but Alexis says that hasn’t occurred. “Our input was discounted by the (company) archeologist. The whole process was steered by Tolko,� said Alexis. Band members established camps at
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Police investigate after teens bear sprayed ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Thirsty after doing some longboarding Saturday night, three Vernon teens decided to quench their thirst with some 7-Eleven Slurpees. Instead, they ended up being bear sprayed. The trio were at the intersection of 15th Street and 18th Avenue at 9:40 p.m. when a light-coloured SUV Gord Molendyk pulled up beside them. “My son stopped to see what they were doing. They rolled down
their window and bear sprayed my son in the face,” said a mother of one of the victims, who did not want to be identified. “The overspray hit his friend beside him.” The mother said the people in the SUV yelled some vulgar language and sped off. The third friend, who was ahead of the other two boys, ran and pulled the woman’s son off the side of the road into some shrubbery in case they came back. “Thankfully, the one boy had a cell phone and called an ambulance,” said the mother. “He then called me to tell me what happened. When he called me I could hear my son screaming and crying that he couldn’t see.
Foot chase nabs suspect ROGER KNOX
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A Maple Ridge man couldn’t outrun a Vernon RCMP officer when he tried to flee after being pulled over for a routine traffic stop. The incident began early Saturday morning, just before 2 a.m., when the officer noted a vehicle driving through the downtown core with no tail lights. The investigating officer activated his emergency equipment, and the truck pulled over in the 3100 block of 32nd Avenue.
“The driver started to get out, but the officer told him to stay in the vehicle,” said Vernon RCMP spokesman Gord Molendyk. “The door closed for a short time, then re-opened and the driver took off.” The officer caught the man a short distance away. The suspect, 21, was taken into custody and released on a promise to appear in court. The individual is expected to face charges of impaired driving and obstruction.
“They happened to be a block away, so I was able to get there when the paramedics arrived. My son had gotten hit at close range and was completely soaked with bear spray. His eyes were swollen shut, his lips were swollen and his whole face was red and irritated.” The second boy was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital due to an asthma attack. He was treated and later released. The woman said on Monday her son was doing fine. The Vernon RCMP detachment confirmed the incident. “We investigated the complaint and I can confirm that the teens were bear sprayed,” said spokesman Gord Molendyk.
“We patrolled the area but could not find the vehicle.” The victims were unable to give police a licence plate number, but said the people in the SUV were in their 20s with hoodies on, so didn’t get a very good look at their assailants. They believe there were two-or-three people in the vehicle. The incident has left the mother shaken and upset. “I am just outraged that people would do something so terrible to young kids walking to the store,” said the woman, who praised the paramedics, rescue and police personnel for being nice and helpful. “It’s pretty sad if you ask me.”
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Family pride shines at Games KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff
Drew Neilson’s mom was fiercely proud of her youngest son as the snowboarder competed in the Winter Olympics Monday. Judy Hoy and her husband Ben were special guests of a Petro-Canada program backing Olympic parents. “This has been the best experience of my whole life,” said Judy. Added Ben: “Absolutely, it’s just been so exciting. Words can’t explain what we feel.” Judy said watching Drew knock a couple of bumps and fall during the competition was painful. “Once I saw the crash, I knew it was over. It just broke my heart for him, and you know, the disappointment, but the experience has been unreal, and I’m so proud of him. He’s such a great competitor.” Drew’s wife, Amy, a police psychologist, had a blast watching her husband race while holding son Caleb, nearly five. Caleb’s baby brother, Elias, stayed home. ”It was amazing,” said Amy, whose pop star brother Daniel Powter couldn’t make the Games. “I’m so proud of him to come this far and have an amazing run at it. We’re just proud he’s here and we’re stoked to watch him on our home mountain.” Drew’s family members held up a large ‘Go Drew Go’ flag as TV cameras panned the crowd. “It was pretty exciting to see him compete,” said
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Enforcement staff considered RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Enderby officials are trying to decide if there’s a need for designated bylaw enforcement staff. Council has received a presentation from the Commissionaires to provide bylaw enforcement services under contract. “They work for quite a few small communities,” said Mayor Dee Wejr. Currently, the city has no staff designated completely to Dee Wejr enforcing bylaws, and employees will do so when their duties allow. Wejr admits that the present situation has been a concern for some residents. “I’m getting the feeling that people are frustrated and don’t complain (about offences) because bylaws are not being enforced,” she said. “We may have reached a point in our growth where it may be something we need.”
The Commissionaires, which is a not-for-profit society, provides bylaw enforcement services in 15 Interior municipalities, including Lake Country, Armstrong and Coldstream. “We have extensive experience in providing a wide range of relevant services, including those that may be specifically requested by the City of Enderby for bylaw enforcement,” said Brian Garvin, director of operations, in a written presentation to council. “We have a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, predominantly with respect to assisting the public with bylaw-related matters; liaison/assistance to the RCMP in this area; and liaison. assistance to other agencies when required.” The concept of bylaw enforcement will be discussed by council, but Wejr believes any decision may have to wait until 2011 as the 2010 budget is basically completed. Wejr also says council needs to consider the financial impact on taxpayers if a new service is added. “Everything costs money,” she said.
Approval given to function withdrawal RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Enderby has given its blessing to Vernon pulling out of a regional function. Council agreed Monday to a request from the City of Vernon to leave the fire dispatch service. “There’s not much point in not releasing them,” said Mayor Dee Wejr, adding that she doesn’t agree with forcing jurisdictions to remain in programs. “There’s been jurisdictions withdrawing from other things so putting up an objection is a waste of time.”
Vernon claims the current regional function — which is contracted out to the city to provide — does not meet technological standards for large cities, and equipment upgrades are required. If Vernon creates its own dispatch function, it’s inviting other communities to join through a fee for service. Wejr says the North Okanagan Regional District is reviewing options for dispatch and contracting the City of Vernon is possible. Vernon hopes to withdraw from the regional dispatch function by Dec. 31.
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Resident injured in armed robbery ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
It was a rude and scary wake-up call for a Vernon resident Monday. The 20-year-old man was awoken from a deep sleep in his basement suite home on 13th Street at 3:20 a.m. by another man who had broken into the suite. “The male suspect woke the victim up and demanded the victim give him everything he had,” said Vernon RCMP spokesman Gord Molendyk. “The suspect produced a weapon.” During an exchange between the two, said Molendyk, the victim received a couple of lacerations. He was later taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital and released. The suspect did make off with some cash, personal items and a small amount of drugs. “There was definitely drug involvement in this case, yes,” said
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Upgrades to Greater Vernon’s power grid could leave some customers briefly in the dark. B.C. Hydro is currently installing new devices on poles to reduce the chance of prolonged blackouts. But that means outages of less than an hour will be required for small clusters of customers in an area. “We have to maintain the electrical system,” said Gene Bryant, public affairs co-ordinator. A total of 2,500 ceramic cutouts will be replaced with new polymer cutouts until the end of April. “It’s a pretty big project,” said Bryant, adding the ceramic devices are getting old and can crack and fail. On the other hand, the polymer cutouts are more reliable and last longer. “There won’t be as many outages and the duration will be less,” said Bryant. While the cutouts are being installed, crews will also add two other pieces of equipment — a lightning arrester and a bird guard. The arrester directs a lighting strike away from equipment, reducing the risk of damage to the Hydro system and items in homes like TVs. As for the guard, it will keep crows from pecking at shiny pieces of equipment that can cause an outage. “They (crews) can do all three of these at once and that’s the efficiencies of the work,” said Bryant. “We inconvenience the customer once and not three times.” Work began in Okanagan Landing and it will proceed through the rest of Vernon and into Coldstream. Contractors will knock on customers’ doors to notify them of the pending temporary outage in their neighbourhood. “There will be some short-term pain for longterm gain,” said Bryant.
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The strong nose of a Vernon RCMP police services dog sniffed out a break-and-enter suspect. Police were called to a report of a B&E in the area of Toro’s Neighbourhood Pub on Kalamalka Lake Road shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday. The dog was able to quickly pick up a track, and a 17-year-old suspect was found hiding under a wooden ramp near the building. The teen was taken into custody. He was expected to face charges in court Monday.
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ake a few seconds and consider the Okanagan without the fruit industry. Gone is the fresh produce we enjoy so much. Gone is the so-called greenspace us urbanites take for granted. Missing is the stereotypical valley image of beaches and peaches. But, just as important, and particularly through a recession, an economic catalyst would wither away. Gone would be the 809 growers that generate almost $900 million in economic activity and directly employ 1,505 people at the grower, packer and processing Richard Rolke level. On top of this, who would the grocers, car dealers, restaurants and others sell their products to? I bring all of this up because the tree fruit industry is in crisis. Prices for the 2009 apple crop have crumbled well below the cost of production, forcing many orchardists to wonder if they should hang on or cut their losses. In the wake of the emergency, orchardists up and down the valley are calling for financial relief from government. Now some of you will already be hollering “taxpayer subsidy” but it should be pointed out that growers are not responsible for the situation they’re in. Outside forces are at work including the high Canadian dollar; significant international competition; governments allowing foreign fruit to be sold in Canada at a low price; and weather destroying crops. Yes other industries have been nailed by exterior forces and there’s no better example of that than forestry. But the fruit sector stands out because of a 1973 policy. During that year, then-premier Dave Barrett enacted the Agricultural Land Reserve, restricting what farmers could do with their private property. Just selling it isn’t an option as potential purchasers aren’t going to buy land they can’t develop. In return for tying growers’ hands, the public and government made a commitment that financial support systems
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would be in place for farmers. But subsequent administrations have allowed that promise to erode. Earlier in this column, I mentioned most of us consider farms as greenspace and something that adds to our lifestyle and ultimately the saleability of our own homes. I am not suggesting the ALR should be scrapped, but the public’s interest has been built on the backs of farmers. Orchardists (along with taxpayers) have also invested millions of dollars in the Sterile Insect Release program as a way of trying to control the codling moth. Much of the impetus for the initiative came from the public wanting fewer pesticides sprayed into the environment. And while the 100 Mile Diet is the latest buzz word, it appears to be nothing but lip service. Many people navigating the grocery store don’t worry about where their produce comes from as long as it’s the lowest price possible. There is a disconnect between the benefits provided by local agriculture and what we do while shopping. It should also pointed out that if an apple retails for 99 cents a pound, the return to the grower is only about 11 cents a pound. The rest goes to the grocery store, the marketer and the processor, and while those parties should be treated fairly for their services, the individual actually growing the apple shouldn’t be low person on the totem pole. I can remember the challenges my grandpa faced on his 10-acres 30 years ago, and it seems like very little has changed since then. But unless all levels of government and consumers do change, several questions arise. What incentive will there be for children to take over the farm once their parents are ready to retire? Are consumers prepared to become reliant on foreign food sources? Will future generations only be familiar with orchards through the photos they see at the museum? Grants are required to help growers through the current crisis, but there has to be far more beyond that. A complete sea change is required if a proud Okanagan tradition is to continue for the long-term.
We are facing a serious water shortage that will force us to make some serious choices about the ways we choose to live and work in the Okanagan. Yes, we can already hear the critics who would like nothing more than to condemn our warning as yet another case of climate change fear mongering. But recent hydrological figures should raise alarm. The figures show that the Okanagan will be drier as precipitation in all forms diminishes. This trend — which shows no signs of reversing — might yield some temporary benefits such as a longer growing season for local vegetables, fruit and grape varieties. But this apparent ‘benefit’ would only extenuate existing shortages by spiking demand for water from farmers. Naturally, they are not the only ones who demand fresh water. Local industrial, commercial and residential users are also clamouring for their (perceived fair) share of local water supplies, which are shrinking, just as demand continues to increase through climate change and economic growth generally. You do not need an advanced degree in economics to know that declining supplies and rising demand means higher prices and in the worst case, shortages. Just ask the citizens of Summerland, who suffered through a massive shortage in 2003. Yes, Summerland did not turn into a barren wasteland. But the situation caught everybody’s attention and might well offer a taste of what is quite likely to come in the future. On a more optimistic note, the Summerland situation showed that the public and its elected officials are capable of responding when faced with dire circumstances. But can we afford to wait until such a time? — Penticton Western News
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Keep the bicycles rolling
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o clarify, currently all bicycles, tricycles, runner-bikes, electric bikes, tandem bikes and unicycles are not subject to provincial sales tax. Yet another plus to living in beautiful British Columbia. Unfortunately, the GST does, of course, still apply (even for a used bike). As of July 1, 2010, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will take effect thereby taxing bicycles, bicycle accessories and service an additional seven per cent. The proposed Harmonized Sales Tax on bicycles is wrong. B.C. has not taxed bicycles since 1980. Taxing a non-polluting, sustainable and fun method of transportation is wrong. The seven per cent HST does not support our local and provincial governments' movement towards a
greener, healthier lifestyle. In addition, the bicycle is a fundamental mode of transportation, one which encourages freedom and exploration while teaching the rider critical life skills like balance, navigation and an understanding of
MP UPSETS May I suggest, Mr. Mayes, that not all of your constituents are incapable of caring about the nation, other countries or indeed the very planet that gives us life. Many of us have however, grown weary of being treated by our government in such a patronizing manner. When we do give feedback, we are met with either silence or yet another propaganda-filled, form e-mail. Some of us take the time to research the issues carefully. But those in your office apparently skim our correspondence and throw them in piles marked “for” and “against.” I have never received a personal note and often not even an acknowledgement. So when we do give feedback, our intelligent, well-thought-out comments and questions are ignored. This hardly upholds a climate of adult exchange. Diane C. Nicholson ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH In respect to your lead article in section B, of Jan. 17/10, titled 'Alzheimer's Shadows Family,' I would like to point out some interesting research under way at the University of California at Irvine addressing Alzheimer's disease (J Neurosci 08;28:11500-11510). Researchers at UC/Irvine gave the human dose equivalent of 2 - 3,000 mg. of niacinamide, in divided doses, to mice with Alzheimer's disease.
energy input and movement. For example, yes, I can ride my bike and don't need the car. Taxing one of the primary modes of transportation for every kid under 16 is wrong. And for the many, many other people in a position to vote
After treating the mice for only four months, they discovered that the mice were 'cognitively cured'. In short, they performed as if they had never developed the disease, in that they performed just as well in memory tests as healthy mice. The niacinamide not only protected their brains from further memory loss but also restored lost memory function. According to Dr. Green, 'the vitamin completely prevented cognitive decline associated with the disease, bringing them back to the level they'd be at if they didn't have the pathology.' Not only that, the niacinamide also improved memory behaviour in mice without Alzheimer's. Human trials are now underway. Given the ever-increasing prevalence of this debilitating disease and its effects on families, let's hope that the human trials prove as fruitful as the mice trials. What's more, niacinamide is a cheap vitamin with no known toxic effects at the dosages mentioned. Bob Hagman
TIPPING POINT The main reason I feel so let down by MP Colin Mayes and the Canadian government and the poor results at the Copenhagen climate conference is that time is running out. Over the last few years, it has become apparent that we are nearing a tipping point. That means
that have made a conscious choice to ride their bicycle for transport or pleasure, this additional tax will forever be a thorn in their tube. The HST tax will take effect July 1, 2010. However, protest is well underway to have bicycles exempt from the forthcoming HST. One effort that is gathering momentum is an on-line petition of Saanich South MLA, Lana Popham. You can add your ten cents worth at http://www.squeakywheels.ca. Regardless of your political slant, I urge all citizens of Vernon and the North Okanagan to show their support to keep bicycles provincial tax free. More bikes please. Jordan Grasby
that we will cross a line and not be able to turn things back. The whole process of producing green house gases will start to feed on itself. With the melting of the ice caps the oceans will rise and flood coastal cities and farmland. Methane gases trapped in the Canadian and Russian perma-frost will escape and temperatures will rise from two degrees to four, six, eight. The Amazon and other tropical forests will die and add more carbon into the atmosphere. This is the point. Our learned scientists warn that we have only a decade at the most to turn this around. Almost without exception the pressure put on our politicians, and especially here in Canada has come from the oil and gas sector. They are working to undermine the credibility of the science behind climate change, They are the front for the fossil fuel industry. Gullible people who don't inform themselves by reading widely fall victim to their propaganda and misinformation. Yes Colin, the environment needs more than taller smoke stacks and more filters, it needs to be the pivot around which every economic, and social issue is debated. My New Year's wish for you and other climate change skeptics is for you to look deep into your soul and think of your children now, and your grand-children's grand-children 100 years from now. Next time you have the opportunity to make a difference, don't drop the ball. If you think climate change action is expensive now, just imagine the costs down the line.
A GREAT JOB I knew this would happen! We were all affected by the contaminated water in Coldstream but I commend all of those involved on how quickly the District and NORD responded. To all of the people who went door to door to alert us on the water condition, to all of the advisories via newspaper and radio, to all those who worked long into the night to remedy the situation and to the Volunteer Fire Department who again went door to door when our water was safe...many, many thanks. But someone just had to say it wasn't good enough. What else are people to do, at least it wasn't Walkerton. Thanks to all of you. Sue Johnson
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Village seniors housing project rolls on RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
There appears to be no opposition to a seniors housing project in Lumby. Only one person attended a public hearing Monday on proposed rezoning of land on Glencaird Street for a 12-unit complex, and they were only seeking information. “It says to me that people want this project,” said Mayor Kevin
Acton. “It’s been a long that would amend the time coming.” official community As a result of the plan designation from public hearadministraing, council tion to resigave third dential high reading to a density. bylaw that The vilwould change lage will turn the zoning over a porfrom senior tion of the the assisted livland to B.C. Kevin Acton ing to resiHousing for dential and the 12 modumulti-family. lar units. It is also proceedThird reading was also given to a bylaw ing with plans to waive
$7,000 in development cost charges because the provincial corporation has agreed to construct sidewalks at the site. Final adoption of the bylaws is expected in early March, and construction could begin this spring. With that project moving forward, council’s next goal is to push for a seniors assisted living facility on the remainder of
the property. “That’s something a developer will have to do. Lumby can’t afford to build a 50 to 60-unit complex,” said Acton. Presently, seniors who can’t live on their own must leave Lumby or Cherryville and move to Vernon or elsewhere because of a lack of assisted living units. “There are no options right now,” said Acton.
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Vernon Winter Carnival announced its winners this week from one of its longest-running fundraising traditions. Four lucky people took away prizes from the annual jopo Raffle. First prize, a $2,000 Twin Anchors houseboat vacation, went to J. Kosick. The second-place prize, a $1,000 Village Green Mall shopping spree, went to Margaret Snow.
Third place, a 201011 Vernon Vipers season pass went to Brian Frolke while fourth place, his and hers Biotherm Skin Care products from Shoppers Drug Mart, went to Darlene Berndt. Vernon Winter
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The Morning Star would like to clarify an item from an article in the Feb. 12 edition. The article pertained to a proposed development for Falkland and stated Columbia Shuswap Regional District director Rene Talbot would like to see the development proceed. This is not the case. Talbot would like residents to know he maintains neutrality on the issue and has not made up his mind on how he’ll vote when the project proposal comes before the CSRD board. Talbot says he is still receiving information from the public and various government agencies, and will not form an opinion until he has read all reports. The article also stated the item would be on the Feb. 18 CSRD agenda but it has been moved to a subsequent meeting. The Morning Star apologizes for any inconvenience.
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A conference about healthy water and its vitality to human health will be hosted in Vernon Thursday night. Source Water Team presents Jay Hare, president of IonWays and water expert, along with a special appearance by Dr. Ross Andersen from Vernon. He will be speaking at The Best Western Vernon Lodge from 7-9pm on Thursday, Feb. 18. Doors open at 6:30. Admission is by donation for guests and $10 for associates.
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Parents are getting a helping hand when it comes to securing their children in vehicles. The child seat restraint program will resume at the Vernon fire hall beginning in March. “Our goal is to have the public feel confident that their child restraint seats are installed correctly, according to the manufacturer’s instructions and that parents get the tools and resources necessary to take the appropriate steps in the event they have to move their seat from one vehicle to another.,” said Keith Green, training officer. “Properly installed car seats save lives.” For more than a year now, the fire department has been unable to keep up with the program certification due to a lack of funding. However, the Kalamalka Rotary Club has agreed to sponsor the program to get it up and running again. “We would like to thank the club for its investment in the youngest members of our community,” said Green. A car seat clinic will be held March 5, and weekly clinics will follow Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the fire hall. “The child seat restraint program was utilized by the public on a weekly basis and having it up and running again is a critical component of our public safety and prevention activities,” said fire chief Jeff Carlisle. Nearly 90 per cent of all car seats are installed incorrectly or used improperly for the height and weight of the child. “During our close to 400 car seat checks carried out from 2005 to 2008, we observed and corrected a large percentage of defective installations of child restraint seats in vehicles,” said Green. For more information about the program or to make an appointment, call 250-550-3503.
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FEB. 6, B&E and theft to a residence in the 3000 block of Otter Lake Road in Armstrong. Entry gained by breaking the rear door. A Martin guitar model D17 was stolen, then later recovered. (10-2454) FEB. 6, B&E to a residence in the 3300 block of Otter Lake Road in Armstrong. A suspect was scared off. At the time of the report it appears nothing was stolen. (102447) FEB. 6, B&E and theft to a residence in the 3900 block of Pleasant Valley Road in Vernon. Entry gained into the residence, and cash and a cheque were stolen. (10-2434) FEB. 5, theft from a vehicle in the 5800 block of Silver Star Road. A window was broken and a purse containing personal items were stolen. (10-2356)
FEB. 4, theft of an orange single-speed bike, a Powerlite model Spitfire 20, customized with a racing seat, rims and it has racing stickers all over it. The bike was chained up to the patio in the 2100 block of 43rd Avenue in Vernon, and the chain was cut off. (10-2260) FEB. 3, theft from two vehicles in the 9000 block of Mackie Drive in Coldstream. One had a purse containing ID and other personal items, the second vehicle had an amount of small change stolen. (10-2234)
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FEB. 5, B&E in to a building at the Vernon Army Camp. Entry gained through a window. The building was empty, and the suspect pulled out the fire hoses. There was no damage done by them as the water had been turned off for the winter. (10-2328)
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MP continues to work despite proroguing of Parliament MARTHA WICKETT Black Press
Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes works hard for his money. The MP stressed this point when asked about the federal government decision to prorogue Parliament and the ensuing protests from citizens across the country. “Anybody that knows me and how I’ve operated in my political and private life, I’m not a slacker, I never have been. “If this job doesn’t keep me busy, I’ll go do something else.” He said the proroguing of Parliament doesn’t mean politicians aren’t working. “It doesn’t mean government stops. Cabinet’s still meeting. We just got a great commendation from Bill Clinton for our great response in Haiti. How do you think that happened? “Everybody’s work-
ing. We’re just not sit- on Canada-U.S. parliating and debating bills mentary relations. Government of in Parliament.” documents Mayes said if Canada Parliament sits for 132 show that MPs make days, that doesn’t mean $157,000 per year, he works only 132 days. receive 64 plane tickets He has work to do in for travel anywhere in Canada, have a $25,000 the constituency. He outlined some tax-free annual expense allowance and of his duties receive an just prior to annual penthe interview sion after six Jan. 29. years as an “There was MP. the Olympic In 2009, torch relay, the House sat meetings in for 130 days; my office... the in 2008, 93 winter carniColin Mayes days. From val last night, 2000, the lonJacquie and I were at the queens’ gest that Parliament excellence program in was in session was 134 Vernon, the coronation days in 2001. In the of the queen last night, 1980s, days sitting were tomorrow Jacquie and higher, peaking at 183 I are going to kick off days in 1987. Mayes says he doesn’t the Vernon Winter Carnival, tomorrow think MPs are overpaid, morning we’re in the even when Parliament parade. Sunday night I is prorogued. “For some reason, leave for Ottawa and people think that somethen for Washington.” He said his trip to body that’s elected to Washington is focusing public office should
be paid poorly, be in the constituency, be in Ottawa, be in Victoria, basically have no time off. The fact is that we work a lot of hours. I can’t even go down shopping in Salmon Arm without somebody talking to me about issues. “That’s why my wife and I – we never went on holidays out of the country, but now we want a couple of weeks away. I don’t want to
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we’re doing on behalf of the citizens. My hand doesn’t shake when I receive my pay cheque.” Regarding 36 bills that died when Parliament was prorogued, Mayes said most of the government bills went through
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Pass the pasta for this heart warmer Powerhouse Theatre’s latest play speaks to all families, Italian and otherwise KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
For the MTV generation who has been watching a “reality� show about young Italian-Americans living in New Jersey, please note that Over the River and Through the Woods is no Jersey Shore. Unlike the brainless buff dudes and tanned babes, who have been accused of stereotyping their genealogy to crass results, Powerhouse Theatre’s latest offering is a play about the generation gap as it relates to an Italian-American family –– think a less cranky On Golden Pond with a good serving of spaghetti. Written by Jersey-born playwright Joe DiPietro, the family in Over the River is as “pazzo� as that one from the film Moonstruck, and is set in Jersey, sans those “Joisey� accents, but it’s a story that will make you feel as good as biting into a warm calzone. “We decided not to have accents in this play as we feel the language lends itself to the Italian feel,� said director Therese Parent, who last brought Over the Tavern to the Powerhouse stage in 2008. “This is a heart-warming story with a lot of laughs. It’s really a feel-good play, but has some strong emotional content. There are some sad parts. It also doesn’t matter what nationality you are, everyone will be able to relate to this family.� Set in 1984, the play follows two sets of Italian-American grandparents who try to steer their bachelor grandson in the right direction. Nick Cristano, the mid-20s protagonist played by Vernon’s Bron Johnson, last seen in Powerhouse’s It Runs in the Family, wants to marry the person he chooses, and do the job he wants, but is always being met head on by his grandparents. “He’s in that era when there was a struggle between doing things traditionally and doing things the modern way,� said Parent. Every Sunday he goes to have dinner at his maternal grandparents, who live two doors away from him in Hoboken, N.J. And it’s there where the Gianellis, Frank and Aida (Manfred Taron, last seen in You Can’t Take it With You and Maureen
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Over the River and Through the Woods cast Bron Johnson (left), Jean Given, Maureen Ruscheinsky, Dave Sayer and Manfred Taron play a riveting game of Trivial Pursuit. Ruscheinsky, from Waiting for the Parade), and Nick’s paternal grandparents, Nunzio and Emma Cristano (played by Dave Sayer, who has acted in 21 shows at Powerhouse, and fellow Powerhouse vet Jean Given) try to feed him their wisdom, along with copious plates of pasta. “His parents have moved away, so it’s his grandparents who have the greatest influence on his life,� said Parent. “They are both very different. One set, who are second generation Italians, go to Atlantic City and gamble, while the other set are directly from Italy and are more traditional. They all follow the three Fs of life: family, friendship and food.� Nick stirs the pot one day when he shows up for dinner on a Tuesday with a lifechanging announcement.
“It’s hard for him to get a word out, but when he does, they’re shocked and they devise a plan to deal with the situation,� said Parent. Grandma Emma, a staunch Catholic, hands him her mass cards and says she wants to see him marry, which provides the cue for the next dinner guest, the niece of grandma Aida’s canasta partner, Caitlin O’Hare (played by Leah Goldie, from Over the Tavern.) “They bring her over to meet him, well they sort of spring it on him,� said Parent. “There is this underlying story of a traditional family meeting contemporary values along with Nick’s need to break out on his own, and to struggle to find his own way and his own destiny... We are able to relate to that today. We still hang on to our children and
want them to do things our way.� The actors do more than play their parts. They also work as stage hands moving props to various rooms of the grandparents’ house, to set the scene. And the set, designed by Parent, Dave Brotsky, Brian Jenkins and Sarah McLean, pays ode to the ‘80s with Trivial Pursuit and other era-appropriate props that give the play an authentic look, said Parent. “This has been an amazing crew and cast to work with,� she said. “It’s like a family on the stage and off. We work together, we cry together and we trust each other.� Over the River and Through the Woods opens at Powerhouse Theatre Feb. 24 to 27 and continues March 2 to 6 at 8 p.m., with a matinee Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Friedman brings his genre-bending guitar and voice to Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living Friday. studying piano at age four. When he was 11, the family moved to Berlin, East Germany where his father studied choral conducting at the Hanns Eisler Conservatory of Music. It was in Berlin where he began his lifelong love and â&#x20AC;&#x153;obsessionâ&#x20AC;? with the guitar. Friedman studied guitar and composition at the same distinguished conservatory as his father. While based in Germany, he toured extensively as a solo artist and as a member of several groups, becoming a respected member of the international music community in Europe. Upon returning to Vancouver, Friedman branched out into writing music scores for television and film, and giving guitar and songwriting instruction and workshops. He was also music director for the CBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Front Page
Challenge during its last three years, writing more than 120 compositions for this beloved television program. Friedman has recorded several acclaimed solo albums including I Never Knew What Hit Me Until Now (1995), Angst Ridden Writer (1998), and Diamond Space (2006). He is presently completing his fourth CD tentatively titled Random Acts of Tuning. In 2003, Friedman began a unique collaboration with German cellist Jens Naumikat, taking his original songs to the symphonic stage. To date, he has performed his works with the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie, the Loh Orchestra,and the Vogtland Philharmonic Orchestra. Future plans include concerts with the Youth Orchestra of
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A group of UBC Okanagan students have drawn a fine line of what makes a home with a new exhibition that has opened at Gallery Vertigo. Curated by UBC Okanagan fine arts student Britney Bachman, the show, Architectural Digress, is dedicated to everything permanent, linear, repetitive and solid. “Architecture is the greatest example of how art can be influenced by the linear, how seemingly restrictive mathematics can actually expand our imaginations three dimensionally,” said Bachman. In the exhibition, which opened Feb. 9, artists Cory Dixon, Nicole Dowhaniuk, Teryn Danforth, Catherine de Montreuil, Stephen Scott, Samuel Smith, Lizzy June and Karin Kraemer express their thoughts on architecture and design. “As humans we have the capacity to build our dreams in a literal way, everything from roads to robots. By constructing permanent forms, we claim possession over them, the land on which they are built, and the miscellaneous kept inside; we find comfort in creation and ownership,” said Bachman. “Perhaps we find peace knowing that our rooms, our homes, our streets, our cities will remain once we have died, or perhaps we’re just greedy. Nevertheless, it is time to honour the roofs that keep us dry and the spaces that keep us sane (or insane).” Also on Vertigo’s North Okanagan Artists’ Alternative Members Wall is Barbara Harder-Lutz’ Sketches at the Beaches of Fehmarn. Born in 1969 on the island of Fehmarn, Germany, and now living in the Okanagan, Harder-Lutz is making her Vernon debut with her sketches of bathers on the beaches of the Baltic Sea. “At the turn of the century, and shortly after, the
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WEST VANCOUVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drew Neilson hugged his wife Amy and young son Caleb as he left the Cypress Mountain stadium to go congratulate Canadian snowboard cross teammate Mike Robertson on his Olympic silver medal Monday. He also embraced his sister Karen, brother Wade, and several other loved ones as the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowboarder cross event closed. Neilson had earlier sat with his parents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Judy and Ben Hoy of Vernon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and watched a semifinal race. It was a fabulous place for a family reunion, and despite an 11thplace finish, Neilson was hardly looking for a crisis counsellor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the end of the world,â&#x20AC;? said Neilson, who was â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Drew bumped by a Polish rider and settled for 17th spot at the 2006 Turin Olympics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got these guys (family) and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a great time doing this, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve still got a bit more left in me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take this and move forward, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all you can do. Last time I got crashed out. This time, I crashed myself out.â&#x20AC;? Neilson posted the 11th fastest qualifying time in the field of 35, advancing to the eights finals. Neilson passed Pierre Vaultier of France on the first bank, but the Frenchman returned the favour on the lower bank. Both men advanced to the quarterfinals. Neilson, a former world champion who started snowboarding as a tyke at Silver Star, met Vaultier again in the quarters. The pair had an elbow-to-
elbow battle going until Neilson crashed and burned midway down the course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well I blew my start so I kind of got into the mix,â&#x20AC;? said Neilson, 35. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got forced out on the first corner into a place I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be and I had to come back to get into the gate. Luckily, the French guys made a mess out of it too and I got into the fight, and then I just hung my toe edge into the corner too much.â&#x20AC;? His goggles were a little dark, but he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t using equipment as an excuse for his spill. Robertson, a Squamish native, slowed down for a millisecond and was forced to settle for a silver medal. American Seth Wescott, who also struck gold at the 2006 Turin Games, came from behind to pass Robertson in Neilson the thrilling final of four riders before 4,375 noisy fans. Bronze-medalist Tony Ramoin of France and Nate Holland of the U.S. rounded out the top group in a field of 35 riders, in a Canadian-invented sport likened to a blend of NASCAR and roller derby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The (time) trials didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go so well,â&#x20AC;? said Wescott, who qualified 17th. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew I would be fighting from the bad gate. I was in fourth. Nate went down; I reeled in Tony, drove his inside. Mike braked, and I went in.â&#x20AC;? Rob Fagan of Cranbrook finished fifth and Francois Boivin of Quebec placed 12th, making for a decent Canadian showing. Fagan beamed for the cameras and saluted the crowd after winning the small (consolation) final.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last time I got crashed out. This time, I crashed myself out.â&#x20AC;?
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The Timberwolves' Kirsten Muller (left) makes a move around the Falconsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christina Pasenko during North Zone Senior A Girls Basketball playoff action Saturday at Charles Bloom Secondary.
Danica Rybachuk turned in a textbook two-way game to help the Fulton Maroons ice the Sa-Hali Sabres 87-68 in the gold-medal game at the Okanagan Valley Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships Saturday night in Summerland. Given the unenviable task of marking Sa-Haliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taisyia Worfold, Rybachuk canned 20 points while limiting the Sabresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; all-star to just 23. Tournament MVP Cassandra Brown drained a game-high 40 points for Fulton, who got 14 from Janice Phung. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danica was the story of this game as she played straight up against Taisyia and held her to 16 points from the floor,â&#x20AC;? said Fulton head coach Jim Inglis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D is so important to so much of what we do.â&#x20AC;? Fulton co-coach Robere Gingras credited Phung (tournament all-star) for her ability to transition from shooting guard to point guard, and Jennifer Robertson and Carli Tingstad for their roles as
unsung heroes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of our kids though deserve to be singled out as they played their roles and did what was needed when we needed it, and our bench certainly bailed us out several times, including tonight,â&#x20AC;? added Inglis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A great win for our kids who have put the time in the gym and the weight room to get to this point. Robere and I are incredibly in awe and proud of what they have accomplished and how they react to adversity.â&#x20AC;? The top four teams in both girls and boys Valleys advance to provincials, Feb. 24-27 in Kamloops. In North Zone senior A girls playoff action, the Charles Bloom Timberwolves stopped the A.L. Fortune Falcons 55-27 to claim gold Saturday in Lumby. Up by a bucket after the first quarter, the Timberwolves caught their stride in the second, working their inside post play, and their fast break. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the ladies settled in, you could see them get back to their style of game,
paying attention to the little things that it takes to win games,â&#x20AC;? said Bloom co-coach Devon Tyssen. Added co-coach Andrew Calado: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our (Grade) 12s all started together for their final home game, and you could see that they felt the pressure.â&#x20AC;? Bloom went to work in the paint, with Krista Verhage, Tori Brown, and Esther Deuling all finding the scoresheet. Bobbe Sherman kept the attack balanced on the perimeter, adding six points, as the T-Wolves took a 28-11 lead to recess. The third quarter saw more balanced attacking on the offensive end, and strong defensive play from Charles Bloom. Deuling added six more points in the final quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Calado and I are both really proud of the girls,â&#x20AC;? said Tyssen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have come out and delivered when it counts this year, with the entire team giving their all.â&#x20AC;? The Timberwolves advance to the Valleys, starting Thursday in Princeton.
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Compared to Friday’s heavyweight showdown with the Penticton Vees, the Vernon Vipers’ Saturday-night tilt with the Prince George Spruce Kings looked more like a sparring session. With nine rookies and a short bench, the Kings offered minimal resistance to the Snakes, who looked disinterested at times in earning a 5-2 decision before 1,900 B.C. Hockey League fans at Wesbild Centre. Vernon (47-6-0-3), who visit the Vees (46-8-0-3) tonight at South Okanagan Events Centre, peppered Sprucies’ netminder Kyle Nielsen with 19 of their 45 shots in the first period. The New Westminster product showed a good glove hand, limiting the Vipers to one goal in the opening 20 minutes. Nielsen stopped Cory Kane’s backhander on a partial breakaway early on, then had to be sharp get a blocker on Kevin Kraus’s deflected point shot. Vipers’ forward Connor Jones (35th goal) finally solved the Kings’ keeper when he wheeled up the middle, and pulled a slick toe drag before firing a quick snap shot past Nielsen’s blocker at 12:05. Vipers’ assistant coach Jason Williamson wasn’t surprised the by lack of intensity. “They didn’t have a lot of jump either. We want to be more physical, but you can’t because you’ve got the puck the whole time. “There’s always a little bit of a hangover after a big game, but they’ll get up for it again (against Penticton on Wednesday). “We were good enough to win, that’s about it.” The 16-36-1-4 Kings equalized on an early second-period powerplay as super pest Zac Rasmussen set up RJay Berra (15th) for an easy redirect past netminder
Blake Voth, who faced just one shot in the opening frame. That seemed to wake the Vipers up because a minute later, Cole Ikkala (22nd) took a nice neutral-zone feed from Mike Collins to race in alone, unleashing a wicked snapshot past Nielsen. David Robinson, recorded his 11th goal a few minutes after that, chipping in a loose puck at side of net to make it 3-1 Vipers. “(Friday) night felt like a playoff game out there and tonight we came out flat,” said Robinson. “Maybe you can call it a hangover, but we’ve got to play every game the same way. A good team doesn’t take a night off, but we kind of did that tonight. The urgency wasn’t there for us.” Joe Morgan (15th), one of just three 1989-born players in the Spruce Kings’ lineup, pulled Prince George within a goal at 13:32. But as the game wore on, the Vipers had their way with Kings in the offensive zone, generating numerous odd-man rushes and generally playing keepaway with the puck for long stretches. Said Sprucies’ head coach Ed Dempsey: “They’re trying to finish first in their division and the BCHL. Give them credit, they were very business-like and did what they needed to beat us. “Our goalie was outstanding, and once our forwards got going we did a pretty good job, but our defence didn’t play hard enough.” With Prince George mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, their remaining games are basically an audition for next season. Coldstream’s Riley Spraggs, who plays with the KIJHL’s Revelstoke Grizzlies, played his fifth game as a call-up with Prince George against the Vipers, and Dempsey liked what he saw.
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Vipers' defenceman Don Nycholat (right) is denied on the doorstep by Spruce Kings’ netminder Kyle Nielsen, who has Justin Fillion (left) looking to clear any rebounds during B.C. Hockey League action Saturday night at Wesbild Centre. The Vipers won 5-2. “He works hard, he’s a good skater, gets involved and bangs around. I was happy with the way he played. “We’re giving ice time to a lot of young guys...it’s an audition. This is a good chance for us to see them under fire.” Added Spraggs: “I thought we did a pretty good job of containing them on the powerplay. Our goalie stood on his head tonight with all those shots, but it’s tough to get going against a team that’s this skilled.”
Third-period goals by third star Robbie Short (21st), on a sweet centering pass from Sahir Gill, and first star Kellen Jones (11th), on a shorthanded odd-man rush with Connor, capped the Vipers’ attack. SNAKE BITES: Voth, who recorded 16 stops, made his seventh straight start, as veteran keeper Graeme Gordon is dayto-day with a lower body injury...Gill has assists in each of his last five games, Kellen has helpers in four, and Connor has goals in four straight.
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Jaxson Cummings and Brady Marzocco each scored 2+1 as the North Okanagan Knights clinched the league pennant for the Michie-Adolphe Senior Atom Division with a 6-1 win over the host Revelstoke Grizzlies Sunday at the Forum. Matthew Dolinar added 1+2 for the Knights, who got a single from Jenna Fletcher. Jayden Hunter earned the win. The 16-0 Knights, who rejoined the league after a two-year absence, used a strong
forecheck to frustrate the Grizzlies. “The team has worked extremely hard throughout the season to bring back that high compete level that is required in players to play at the rep level,” said head coach Tony Dolinar. On Saturday, the Knights thumped the Chase Warriors 20-0 at the Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong. Marzocco, with 7+2, and Niklas Luttmerding, with 4+3, were the main scoring threats. Cummings (2+1) and Dolinar (1+5)
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Vernon’s Chris Nonis (left) and Justin Mitchell (right) work at slowing down the Winfield Bruins’ Nicholas Hoogstins during Midget Tier 2 hockey action Saturday at Wesbild Centre.
helped pace the attack. Ethan Maarhuis, Fletcher, Dawson Boyce, Samantha Head, Steven Bensichek and James Francis also scored for the Knights, with Mason McLennan adding two helpers. Hunter earned the shutout. In other Atom development play, Matthew Kowalski posted 2+3 as the Vernon H&L Glass Vernon Wolfpack ended their regular season with a 12-3 drubbing of host Penticton Saturday. Mika Burns opened the scoring for the Pack five minutes into the first period, assisted by Reed Cashato. Riley Swiscoski, from Cole Martin and Cashato, and Cashato, from Swiscoski, gave the Wolfpack a 3-0 lead before the hosts scored on a powerplay late in the first. The Wolfpack kept attacking hard, carrying a 5-2 lead into the third period where they kept pressing. Wolfpack offence came from Kowalski (2+3), Swiscoski (2+1), Levi Danbrook (2+1), Connor Marritt (2), Dylan Sedlacek (2), Burns (1+2), Cashato (1+2), Molly Box (1+2) and Jason Shaigec. Assists went to Martin (2), Powell Connor, Keeghan McRae and Ryan Lazar. Conor Webb and Rhys Larsen shared netminding duty. The Wolfpack will finish the regular season
with a tournament in Kelowna before heading to playoffs in Osooyoos. In Pee Wee Tier 3 action, the Sun Valley Source For Sports Sabres split their homeand-home series with Merritt last weekend. Merritt scored with less than a minute to go on a missed offside call, and iced the game with an empty-netter to take the opener 8-6 Saturday night. Austin Derkach led the Sabres with a pair, singles coming from Ryan Harder, Noah Turanski, Logan Imrich and Josh Decoffee. Seth Blundell provided two assists and Jordyn Pimm, Marcus Finn and Jarett Campbell each had one. In Sunday’s rematch, Derkach pulled the hat trick as the Sabres outgunned Merritt 10-7. Blundell and Decoffee both collected deuces, with singles coming from Imrich, Harder, and Alex Richardson. Assists came from Finn (2), Colton Skead (2), Zac McCall (2), Turanski, Campbell, Pimm and Gabe Turner. The Vernon Coca-Cola Vipers dropped a pair of Midget Tier 2 exhibition encounters on the weekend. Winfield Bruins used an empty-netter to finish off the Vipers 5-2 at Wesbild Centre, Saturday. Alex Jewell and Braydon Sophonow scored for the home team.
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The Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs gave a master class in resiliency Sunday at Civic Arena. A day after getting spanked 14-0 by the Kent Valley Rainiers of Seattle in a Saturday crossover, the Stangs dusted themselves off and earned a 3-1 win over the Prince George Cougars to claim the B final at the 39th annual Coca-Cola Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Tournament. “The boys picked themselves up and came out and had a good game,” said Vernon head coach Keith Chase. “It was one of the more exciting games of the tournament. I think it’s going to be something they remember for the rest of their lives.” Perhaps still a little rattled from their game with the Rainiers, winners of the A final, the Mustangs came out a little shaky in the first period. A few tweaks to their systems seemed to get Vernon on track. “We were giving up too many point shots,” said Chase, who got his wingers to clamp down in their own zone. “And we were getting a little bit fancy at our blueline. We needed to put more pucks on net and we finally did that.” The Mustangs’ Jordan Rea, with a nice backhand off a rebound, provided — Richard the Mustangs’ lone goal in the opening 40 minutes. Tied going into the final frame, Prince George began taking more chances and Vernon made them pay on the counterattack. Richard Thompson converted a rebound for the winner, and Brett Lambert, taking a nice feed from Carson Richards
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Vernon’s Brett Lambert unleashes a wrister that beats Cougars’ netminder Brady Patterson as he is taken down by Prince George defender Bryan Allbee in the B final of the Coca-Cola Classic Pee Wee Hockey Tournament Sunday at Civic Arena. on a 2-on-1, snuck his shot under the Prince George keeper’s glove for the insurance marker. Lambert, 11, who plays left wing on a line with Richards and Blaine Caton, shrugged when asked about the loss to Kent Valley. He was too busy relishing the B final gold and their first win over the Cougars. “We just forgot about that day,” he said. “It was pretty exciting because we’ve never beat PG this year. We only tied them. Everybody was really happy.” Thompson Added Thompson, who turns 13 in March: “We just played hard. Coach said don’t worry about that game (against Kent Valley), just go out and be ready for the final.” Chase praised coaches Murray Caton (offence), Greg Olson (defence) and Fred Dyck (goaltending) for helping
“Coach said don’t worry about that game, just go out and be ready for the final.”
get the Mustangs prepared. He also acknowledged the play of unsung heroes Alex McGovern, Bryton Stead and Cole Woodliffe, who pitched in with some unselfish playmaking. “It was nice to see a lot of secondary scoring. All three lines contributed,” said Chase. The Mustangs put together a solid first period against the Rainiers on Saturday, but the visitors eventually took over the game with their skill and depth. The Raniers, a tournament team that draws players from three states and has been playing together for the last three years, won 6-5 in overtime over the Edmonton Mustangs. They were the second American team to make the A final, and the first to win it. “They just capitalized on every chance they had and they were all just really in sync,” said Chase. “It was good to see Edmonton (Renegades) give them a run for their money in the final.”
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Brinkman banks Open title Morning Star Staff
Manitoba’s Thomas Brinkman pulled a pair of upsets to win the Open men’s division at the National Bank Financial Winter Carnival Open Squash Tournament last weekend at Roster’s Sports Bar & Grille. Brinkman, who played his first tournament in Vernon as a junior more than five years ago, upended Manitoba’s Josh Struthers to advance to the final. He then grounded Justin Todd of Vancouver, ranked No. 2 in B.C., in the final to pocket the $1,000 purse. “It is very exciting to win this event. The competition was tough but everything went my way,” said Brinkman, who trains full time in Winnipeg. B.C.’s Andrew Lynn finished third ahead of Struthers. It was an all-Vernon men’s A final, with Imre Kovacs earning a five-set decision over Iain Butler. Kovacs’ goal is to continue training hard to get an invite to the Open draw next year. George James of Penticton was the A consolation winner. In the men’s B+ division, Vernon’s Guy Robertson defeated Revelstoke’s Scott Waddingham Revelstoke. Jeremy Osborne of Salmon Arm was the consolation winner. It was a woman who proved to be the best in the
men’s B event, as Vernon’s Lenka Kudrna stopped Brad Martens in the final. Rod Wark of Vernon won the consolation prize. Port Moody’s Grant Morrison won the C event, and Winnipeg’s Jim Lawson took the D title. In an all-Vernon women’s B final, Vernon’s Deb Grotterod stopped Supha Phonchiangkwang, with Cheryl Schmidt earning consolation honours. Barb Teichman of Vernon gonged Karen McColl of Revelstoke to take the C title. The consolation winner was Judy Mori of Vernon. Robyn Kelly of Vernon iced Meg Butler to win the D division. Gus Morris, co-owner of Rosters, says the tournament was a huge success, with entries up about 20 per cent from 2009. Added the tournament committee’s Morey Walker: “I am convinced 2010 was our best tournament ever. The level of play and atmosphere at the club was awesome.” Tournament organizers thanked sponsors National Bank Financial, Novus Energy, Okanagan Spring Brewery, R.B. Squash Sales, Raven Traders, Village Green Hotel & Casino, Kal Tire, Lunde Architect Ltd, Re/Max – Bennetto & Associates, KPMG, Nixon Wenger, Predator Ridge, Advertising Works, Monashee Surveying and Geomatics and Roster’s.
Para skiers podium at Western Canadians Morning Star Staff
Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports (SSASS) recently had a successful showing at the 2010 Western Canadian and B.C. Para Alpine Championships recently at Sun Peaks. In the giant slalom, David McInroy took home the bronze medal, while Andrew Wilson and Justin Sigal claimed fourth and fifth respectively in the standing category. In the sitting category, Chelaine McInroy placed fourth in the women’s division, and Les Elb earned seventh in the men’s. In slalom action, Chelaine McInroy grabbed bronze in the women’s sitting division, Sigal ranked fourth in the men’s standing category, and
David McInroy was fourth in the junior class. “Our racers have trained very hard since the beginning of the season, and it showed in these races that the commitment and passion for the sport of the athletes and coaches has been rewarded,” said Britta Gretzmacher, an SSASS coach. “We had sit skiers, leg amputees and cognitively-challenged athletes participating in this high quality race and all five did very well.” Westerns was the first big event for most of these athlets, and Gretzmacher added: “Our hope is to help them step up to the B.C. provincial team. For more information on para-alpine racing at Silver Star, visit www.ssass.bc.ca.
Stars sweep Clearwater in best-of-three Continued from B2 And a late goal by Jordan Steel allowed the Vipers to avoid being shut out in a 7-1 loss to the Kamloops Warriors Sunday at MacArthur Island. In Pee Wee Tier 4 playoff action, the Lumby Stars swept the Clearwater Hawks in their bestof-three series. Saturday at Pat Duke Memorial Arena, Logan Meier and Keenan Macdonald each collected a pair of goals as the Stars won 7-3. Jagger Williamson, Zach Kuperus and
Nicholas Stanhope provided the secondary scoring, with assists coming from Cody Bauml, Shale Williamson and Dean Whitcomb. Atom call-up Owen Beliveau had a solid game in support of netminder Jake Desilets. Jagger Williamson posted 2+1 as the Stars secured back-to-back playoff pennants with a 5-3 comeback win over host Clearwater on Sunday. Shale Williamson, Keenan Macdonald and Nicholas Stanhope, with a patient empty-netter rounded out the Stars assault. Jayden Pedersen picked up an assist.
Chris Ovington opened the scoring and supplied the insurance marker as the Armstrong Chiefs upset the Teale Utility Canucks 7-5 in Interior Hockey League play Saturday night in Armstrong. Taking advantage of the shortbenched Canucks (27-2), Jeff Mushaluk netted a pair for the 8-14-0-6 Chiefs, who got 1+3 from Jarrett Pereboom and singles from Kevin Stecyk and Cody Vetter. Shawn Ovington chipped in with three helpers in support of netminder Blair Miller. The Canucks were led with 2+1 by Dalaney Halifax. Mike Britton, Rob Killingbeck and Adam Voth capped the utility crew scoring. Deryck Irmen fired the Kal Tire Knights’ final three goals to force overtime and netted the lone shootout goal to brush back the Godard Excavating Predators 8-7 Saturday night at Priest Valley Arena. Stever Richter triggered 3+2 for the 15-14 Knights, who got 1+2 from Justin Myhre. Irmen and Justin Gudeit pocketed two helpers apiece.
Justin Horochuk posted 2+1 for the second-place Preds (21-5-0-3). Singles came from Geoff Bevan, Danny Stein, Cody Keller, Matt Litzenberger and Curtis Gobbett. Rhett Ballard led the way with 4+1 as the Silver Star Hitmen snuffed the Westwood Cabinet Flyers 8-2 Saturday at PV. Troy Connelly (2+3), Kurtis Jacques (1+4) and Kyle Plizska rounded out the Hitmen scoring threat. Brian Robertson added two assists. Matt Glinsbockel
and Corey Massie responded for the 15-11-0-3 Flyers. In the Mondaynighter at PV, Duane Dennis was good for 2+2 as the M&K Ready-Mix Bruins doubled the Sutton Group Acadians 6-3. Jarret Watts, Les Butler, Tyler Galenzoski and Mike Tew also scored for the bears, who improved to 16-9-0-3. Jason Kasper notched a trio of assists. Answering for the 8-14-0-6 Acadians were Mike Sutch and the Spraggs, father Rob and son Riley.
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Sports Maroons sneak past Panthers to secure North Zone pennant Morning Star Staff
Dustin Popoff popped 16 points as the Fulton Maroons shaded the VSS Panthers 46-41 to collect gold at the North Zone Junior Boys Basketball Championship Saturday at Vernon Secondary. Quinn Jones and Clayton Mottus netted 10 and eight points respectively for Fulton. The Cats were led by Ryan Ryder, who collected 15 points, eight rebounds, three steals and six blocked shots. Aaron Dyck supplied eight points, seven boards and four steals, and Matt Forsyth added eight points. “Give VSS lots of credit, they played very hard despite foul trouble. We did not shoot the ball well but won the battles that we needed to win,” said Fulton coach Joel Brazier. In the semis, Mottus provided 14 points and
Broden Romanovitch and Popoff each posted 13 as Fulton rallied from an 11-point deficit to stop the Pleasant Valley Saints 64-35. Zach Anderson chipped in with 11 points for the Maroons. In the bronze-medal game, Mathew Sutherland scored 19 points to help PVSS ground the Seaton Sonics 60-48. Brandon Aikema (10 points) and Tian Hannah (9 points) also chipped in offensively for the Saints, who played well defensively, especially Cole Seidell. The Sonics advanced to the semifinals with a 45-42 comeback victory over the Kalamalka Lakers. Kal, led by 10 points from Marco Giampa, played a great first half to earn a 28-14 lead. However, the Sonics came out with inspired
defensive play and timely shooting from Besim Maliqi (28 points) and Chris McEachran-Law (12 points) to complete the rally. Caton Garvie turned in a 41-point night as VSS stuffed Seaton 61-48 Friday night. Ryder dished 10 points and four rebound, while Travis Barker racked up 14 rebounds, five steals and four points. In North Zone junior girls action, Mary Rice was a defensive stalwart as the Panthers grounded Kalamalka 45-24 to claim the gold medal. Quincy Leier led VSS with 14 points, while Kelsey Wight add a dozen and Christine Furrer canned eight. Tori Chabot led Kal with six points. The Cats opened by stuffing the Maroons 43-39, with Furrer supplying 13 points.
Leading after three quarters, Fulton fell flat in the fourth. “We did a great job holding Quincey Lear, but unfortunately for us, their shooting guards got hot in the fourth quarter and our two top guards didn’t have the legs left to contest their shots or anticipate the passes very well,” said Fulton coach Jacqueline Olson. Fulton, who had wins over the Saints (4722) and the Charles Bloom Timberwolves (39-17), settled for third. VSS advances to Valleys, which go this weekend in Kamloops.
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Most women have thought at one time or another that it might be a good idea to take a self-defence course. Terry Pakenham encourages women to put those good intentions into action in the Women’s Self-Defence course which he leads with other volunteer instructors. “Everyone who comes to the course is coming for their own reasons, not just self-defence,” said Pakenham. “There are things in their lives that contribute to their own safety or lack of safety or their perceptions of safety and they want to deal with that.” The course covers information on what to expect in a variety of situations, where to go, what to wear, safety when driving alone and user-friendly techniques that don’t depend on the woman’s physical abilities or age to be effective. It includes scenarios when self-defence techniques might be used and using different parts of the body as weapons, as well as how to stand properly so that the body moves effectively. The course has attracted participants from 13 to 85 and each one has gained something of value. “This is not martial arts, it’s selfdefence. We break the moves apart and show how each technique works,” said Pakenham. “Every individual has the ability to do these things. It gives women a sense of what their bodies are capable of doing for them. “They find out that mentally and psychologically they are capable of doing things they never thought they could. Some do find that they want to go on to the martial arts.” He said participants often tell him at the end of the course that it has really helped with their self confidence and how vulnerable they feel on the street, and some come to take the course again as a refresher. “In the six weeks of the course, we see an attitude shift, in empowerment and what they feel they are capable of doing and self confidence,” said Pakenham.
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Couple vows to return to Haiti Morning Star Staff
Al and Ev Hromek will talk about their experiences during the Haiti earthquake this Friday at 7 p.m. at The Schubert Centre. The retired couple, based in Kelowna, had been living in Delmas, a suburb of Port au Prince, for four months running a school for pastors when the earthquake struck. They and the 50 students were in class in the house that was also the Hromeks’ home at the time. “We had never even heard of earthquakes in Haiti before. You couldn’t even think. We got hit by many building blocks and were buried together and couldn’t move. There was shaking for about 25 seconds and the roof came down,” said Al Hromek. He explained that the house, like many of those in Haiti, was built with concrete block walls and a roof that is a solid slab of reinforced concrete to catch water in the rainy season. The walls fell apart but the roof remained intact. All of the students managed to get out of the building and dug the Hromeks out within half an hour, then went off to look for their families. “There was confusion and chaos and people screaming every-
where. We started driving in our bus to try to find a hospital for a young man who lived with us who was injured. The buildings were all down and people were walking up and down the streets and roads not knowing what to do. It didn’t look like anyone was doing much recovery,” said Hromek. At the hospital, the driver left them and the couple was lucky to get a ride back to a hotel near the school where they waited through the continuing aftershocks. Then they were able to get to the Canadian embassy and on home. “We lost everything: clothes, personal belongings, all our books, the food supplies that we had sent for the school,” said Hromek. “The school is destroyed. We have heard from some of the students and it is very hard for them now. We will go back and rebuild the school; we don’t know how or when but there will be a way. “The people are wonderful and they want to learn. They can have hope if the world comes to help them and if things are properly managed.” Admission to the Hromeks’ talk is $5 (includes coffee/tea and dessert) at the door with proceeds towards help in Haiti. To donate online see www.lfcm.tv.
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he 2010 season looks like a year with great opportunity for the Vernon area to really shine. I would like to see the folks that are interested in gardening get behind the Communities in Bloom Group. I would like to see some more nice flower gardens, more attracFred Lyall tive planters, hanging baskets and well-trimmed shrubs, and some old and aging trees be replaced by new plantings. We just witnessed a high wind storm in the Lower Mainland with trees blown down. As usual, this ties up traffic and costs a lot of money to clean up the mess. I would draw your attention to a couple of very large trees that could cause us lots of trouble. If you travel on 20th Street between 43rd Avenue and 48th Avenue, you will see two very large fir trees on the boulevard.
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Volunteers Maggie Hunter (left) and Lorraine Betts help prepare dinner for the Wellness Group of the Seniors Support Volunteer Program.
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Senior Support Volunteer Program volunteers share conversation, outings and laughter with their “matches.” “She enjoys my humour and if that’s all I can give her, then it brings me joy to do it,” said volunteer Maggie Hunter, who has been matched with a client through the Family Resource Centre program for about a year. While matching trained volunteers with individual clients referred by Seniors Mental Health is an important part of the program, there is a need this year for volunteers to work with the groups. The Busy Bees is a weekly social/crafts group for women, and the Wellness Group is a 10-week session for clients which includes an education component and the opportunity to have supper and visit together. “That group is well-loved by clients. They get to know each other and often continue to meet after the session ends,” said DJ Schley, case manager, Seniors Mental Health. The program supervisor is Karen Swales, co-ordinator of volunteer services, The Family Resource Centre. Yolande Lavallee has also been a volunteer for about a year. “I find that volunteering enriches my own life, that I am able to make a difference in a senior’s life. I enjoy our time together, we go shopping, for walks or for tea, or stay in and play cards and talk,” she said. Susan Duggan spends all her time with the Busy Bees group, which includes entertainment and
guest speakers. “Many of the women who attend say how much they like the group and they really feel it’s their place. I love the willingness of all of them to get involved in everything,” she said. Lorraine Betts has been with the program for eight years, usually working one-on-one with clients and now helping with the Wellness Group. “I admire these women so much. These are older women living on their own and managing well. We do things like going for walks, sometimes to the Wesbild Centre, or go to watch the dancing at the Schubert Centre or shop. I like the groups, too. There is great friendship among the volunteers and we meet once a month for support and on-going education. We also have Karen and the case managers to ask for advice when we have questions about anything.” All of the volunteers appreciate the training, which focuses on communication and confidentiality. The volunteers do not do any personal care, housekeeping, giving of medication or deal with legal or financial issues. Client-related expenses are re-imbursed. “The training really prepared us well for the role we took on. There is a definite gap in the health care system for older people,” said Hunter. Transportation is provided for clients to both groups. There is also a need for volunteers to provide transportation for clients to the groups. Volunteer drivers do not have to take the training. There is also a need for male volunteers to work, as some men prefer to be matched with another man. There is a waiting list of clients who want to be matched or take part in the group programs. The next volunteer training session runs Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, April 6 to May 25, with interviews to be held in early March to make sure this is the right fit for each volunteer. After the training, volunteers are matched with clients according to interests and schedules. They usually meet once a week. For more information call 250-545-3390, email kswales@vernonfrc.ca or see www.vernonfrc.ca.
Saint David honoured at annual event The Vernon Welsh Society celebrates and honours Saint David, with a lunch and sing-along Feb. 27. Anyone who enjoys a Welsh heritage, whether by birth, marriage or friendship, is welcome to attend,
as is anyone who simply enjoys Welsh culture. The event takes place at noon at The Pantry Restaurant on Highway 97 in Vernon. Tickets are $15. For more information, or to reserve your spot, please call Les Parsons at 250-549-4348.
All we need is a good windstorm and we will get one that brings one of them down. The cost of removing them would be much less than cleaning up the mess if they should come down. BC Hydro should be doing a city-wide check for such trees. I understand that in the year 2010, we will know what limits we will have on the use of some pesticides. I believe there should be some control on their use, but to not ban their use. They can be used with proper controls on where they are used, and the properly trained personnel should know how to apply them safely. Did you know that Vernon has some of the most attractive flower shows around? Shows range from the Iris Show to one by the Orchid Society. I may not have all the answers to your gardening questions, but if I can help, please feel free to call me at 250-542-7399. Many of my columns are in answer to questions that I receive, and I have several sources that I go to for answers to specific problems.
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he Olympics are finally well under way and I for one enjoyed the opening ceremonies despite having to listen to a few naysayers and critics who will always find something negative to say about almost anything. It is an exciting time for Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada. Olympic athletes mirror something inherently essential in all of us: that being a drive to be the best we can be at something, and to be recognized for it. The difference between them and most of us is that we may be “wannabes” but it is they who have sacrificed, with true discipline and years of focus and hard work, to hone their skills and talents into success. Watching our Olympians compete triggers in us an awareness of our own possibilities and are a deep inspiration that truly feeds our souls. Today’s recipes include a seafood casserole and a delicious Olympian dessert. Enjoy. Olympic Seafood Casserole 2 cups chopped onion 3 cups chopped celery 3 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 5 cups milk (or part cream) 3/4 cup flour 1/4 - 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 lb. Velveeta cheese 10 oz. can lobster 3/4 lb. cooked shrimp 1 lb. cooked scallops
pan and press into the with the 1/2 lb. bottom and a little up paddle attachcrabmeat the sides of the pan. ment, cream Sauté Chill the tart shell in butter and onions and the refrigerator for 30 sugar until celery in 3 minutes. Prick the shell combined, tbsp. butter. all over with a fork. about 1 minAdd salt and Bake for 10-15 minutes ute. Add egg pepper. Melt yolk and vanil- until done. Let cool butter, stir in for another 10 minutes flour; whisk Cathi Litzenberger la, and beat or so before removing until smooth. in milk and the tartlets from the Stir in flour and cocoa heat almost to boiling. moulds. powder, and beat on Add celery, onion Transfer them to a slow speed until just mixture and cheese. wire rack to cool. (can combined. Cook until cheese is be made eight hours Scrape dough onto melted and sauce is ahead). a sheet of plastic wrap, slightly thickened. Add Filling: Place 1/2 and form it into a disc; seafood. cup water in a large wrap well. Chill until Place in large casfirm for at least 1 hour. saucepan. Add sugar serole. Sprinkle with and syrup, and cook buttered crumbs. Bake (You can keep refrigermixture over mediumat 350 degrees F for 25 ated for up to three high heat, swirling the to 30 minutes. Serves days.) pan occasionally, until Preheat oven to 325 six. it becomes a medium F (160 C). Gold Medal amber colour, about 10 On a lightly floured Chocolate Caramel minutes. surface, roll the tart Tartlets Remove pan from dough 3/16-inch thick Chocolate Tart heat and carefully (the and cut with a round Dough: mixture will bubble cookie cutter that is 1/2 cup unsalted up) and slowly, add slightly larger than the butter, at room temthe heavy cream, foltartlet mould. perature lowed by the butter, Transfer it to the 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. mould and press it gen- stirring constantly icing sugar tly, especially the corner until smooth (can be 1 large egg yolk of the base so that it fits made 5 days ahead 1 tsp. pure vanilla and stored, covered in securely. Alternatively, extract you could use a 10-inch fridge). Pour the cara1-1/4 cups all-purmel into the cooled pose flour, plus more large tart pan as well. tart shell and allow to Just roll the dough out for rolling set, first at room temin a circle and transfer 1/4 cup unsweetthe fluted tart pan with perature and then in ened cocoa powder the refrigerator. a removable bottom Caramel Filling: 1/2 cup water 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 tbsp. heavy cream Chocolate Layer: Discount Increasing Weekly 3-1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely Starting at 40% off chopped 2 tbsp. milk *Except Baby Lock Products Final Touch: Sea salt or cacao nibs Dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer
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Feature Event: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Vernon
WELLNESS DINNER CLUB Gourmet vegetarian dinner and presentation, “Food and Thought,” Feb. 21 at 6 p.m., Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church hall, 1802-45th Ave. Limited seating; by donation. Please RSVP by Feb. 18 at 250-545-3969. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE AGM The Vernon Senior Citizens Recreational Society (Halina Centre) annual general meeting Feb. 17 in the Halina Room at 10 a.m. All members in good standing for the last six months are asked to attend. For further information, call 250-542-2877. VERNON & DISTRICT METIS ASSOCIATION Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m., Halina Centre. For more information contact William Gagné at 250-545-9415. BECOME A FOSTER PARENT Find out how you can make a difference through fostering. Attend an information session Feb. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ministry of Children and Family Development office, 2809-28th St. For more information, contact Noelle at 250-558-0939. GOSPEL MEETINGS The unchanging gospel story told simply and freely, Elks Hall, 3103–30th Ave., Vernon, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. UPPER ROOM MISSION BOUTIQUE Storewide 1/2 price clearance: American Eagle, Hilfiger, Chaps, Alia, Kismet and many more great brand names. Everything from books to microwaves. Come and browse through our spacious, mostly organized store and be pleasantly surprised by all we have to offer, 2708-34th St. CODA MEETS Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m., at the Gateway Shelter. Please call our 24-hour hotline at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for more information. THE VERNON DIET CLUB MEETS Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weight-management is welcome. Call 542-3252. IS SCRABBLE ON YOUR “TO DO” LIST? Join the local “Scrabblers” every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Schubert Centre. Come out and learn with us! Call 542-0892 for more info. TIMBRETONE MENS’ BARBERSHOP CHORUS Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at the North Okanagan Community Life Society (NOCLS), 2400-46th Ave. All male singers any age welcome. For more info. phone 260-4435 or 503-2552. THE LADIES OF THE ROYAL PURPLE LODGE #123 We are a non-profit group that meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Elks Hall. Bring your lunch bag and join us at noon. Meeting starts 1 p.m. Call 542-4576. SUPPORT GROUP FOR SENIOR PARENTS For seniors parents of children with developmental disabilities, meets third Wednesday of each month, 1:30 p.m., Community Living BC (CLBC), suite 201, 2802-30th St. Join us for coffee and opportunity to connect with other senior parents facing similar joys and challenges. Call Julie at 250-307-4216. OKANAGAN SHEEP PRODUCERS ASSOC. MEETS Every third Wednesday of the month. Call Lorna Carter at 546-3318 or Rob Campbell at 546-3546.
he Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 members have settled happily into their new home and now they’re inviting new members to join them. “Have you been to the new legion yet? The people are great, the food is good and we have lots of activities every day of the week,” said public relations executive Jacqueline Douglas. New this year is Texas Hold’em, where people can play Tuesday evenings. In most poker games, players play against the dealer but in Texas Hold’em, players play against each other. There is free pool all day Monday with cribbage Tuesday afternoon, meat draw, pool and darts Wednesday evening, Grannie Darts Friday afternoon and a dance Friday evening. Saturday there is another meat draw and dance, with a jam session Sunday afternoon. The legion is open to the public for lunch but activities are for members. Visitors can come with a member or call Douglas at 250-545-3295 or 250-545-3058 to arrange a tour and meet people before joining. Legion membership is now available to all adults in the community who meet the requirements. CARA BRADY/MORNING STAR The legion is at 4607-29 St. (enter parking lot from 29 Street). Blake Lodge plays Texas Hold’em.
FEBRUARY 18 NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN DOWNTOWN Excellent location near Schubert Centre, at the former West Vernon elementary. If you would like to see this garden get growing, dig in, lend your support. Join us for a meeting Feb. 18, 7 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Bring your ideas! For more info. contact Wendy Aasen, Community Garden Network Project, at 250542-6920 or wendyaasen@shaw.ca. CELEBRATE HERITAGE WEEK This year’s theme is Sports and Recreation. Vernon & District Heritage Society celebration Feb. 18 at 7:30 pm at Heritage Hall (small brick building, Polson Park). Dale Rintoul, Stu Marshall, Odie
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PYTHIAN SISTERS VERNON TEMPLE #21 Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Betty at 542-8450. HALINA CENTRE THURSDAY DANCES Every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. The cost is just $3 for members, $4 for non members. Come out and meet new friends. Everyone 50 and over is welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877. FUN TIME SENIORS 50+ Thursdays at the Schubert Centre from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Free event includes games, entertainment, talks and videos. Call 545-5984 or 549-4201. AL-ANON MEETING Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. THE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP meets at the People Place the third Thursday of every month, September through June at 1 p.m. Everyone interested in the disorder is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Bob McDougall at 250-542-9131 or Paul Jones at 250-5427563. Guest speaker Feb. 18 is Pat Black, Vernon Seniors Information Bureau. She will talk about services available to seniors in Vernon and how to get help when needed. CANCER RELAXATION SUPPORT GROUP For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information, call A.J. Inkster at 250-307-4410. VERNON STROKE RECOVERY BRANCH Meets Thursday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at The Pantry’s banquet room. Support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Brenda Paul at 542-2555 for more information. TOPS GROUP MEETS THURSDAYS St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 to join and $5 monthly fee. For more information, call Marlyn at 545-8124. ENDERBY WOMEN IN BUSINESS MEETING Feb. 18 at 7:30 a.m., Enderby Chamber. Doors open at 7 a.m.; breakfast $2. Come network, guests welcome! Contact Aase at 250-838-6840 for details. COMMUNITY SENIORS’ FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON Feb. 18 at 10:45 a.m., Vernon Full Gospel Tabernacle, 5871 Okanagan Landing Rd. Brian Spence will bring a devotional. A delicious lunch will be served. Enjoy singing your favourite hymns with the Sing-Along Band led by Pastor Karl Janzen. Phone Lois at 250-549-8496 or Kathy at 250-558-1947.
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2009 Annual General Meeting March 17, 2010 • 7:00 PM Halina Senior’s Centre • 3310 37th Ave, Vernon Pot Luck Dinner before the start of the meeting. All those interested should attend. FMI Contact President William Gagne 250.545.9415
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garyâ&#x20AC;? was born to William and Minna Both on May 5, 1929 in Nordenburg, Germany. On October 14, 1949, he married Lieselotte Klopp and continued to spend the next 60 years with her. In 1956, he moved his family, which included two children, Marina and Sunny, to Canada. He eventually resided in Vernon where they had two more children, Jenny and Brian. Even though Gary worked as a Brick Layer for many years, he spent the last 15 years of his working career at the Vernon Safeway, where he retired in 1992. Gary is predeceased by his daughter, Marina Nickoli Both and his sister, Liane. Gary leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Lilo, his children Sunny (Arlene) Both, Jenny (Jim) McIntire, Brian Both; Son in law, Gordon Nickoli; Grandchildren, Ryan (Serena) Nickoli, Ginger Nickoli, Angie (Dan) Mendes, Brent (Jacquie) Both, Nick Both, Josh Makarenko, Natasha Makarenko; Great Grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, Sara, Owen, Aubrey and Kalyb. He is also survived by his brothers Rudi (Hilde) Both, Luther (Darline) Both and Dieter (Traute) Ortman, all in Germany. The Family would like to thank the caring staff at the Vernon Hospice House for their support in his ďŹ nal weeks. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made to the Vernon Hospice House or the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral Service will be held at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Thursday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Richard D. Schulz ofďŹ ciating. A light lunch will follow. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. and is open to everyone. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155
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Long time Lavington resident, Don Sherk, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 80 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly and ďŹ ve daughters, Lynn Sherk (Jim Robbie), Clearwater, BC; Elaine (Sis) Hanson (Bill Ruckman), Fanny Bay, BC; Pat Sherk, Lavington, BC; Betty (Bruce) Paxton, Kamloops, BC and Deanna Sherk, Vernon, BC. Grand and great-grand children: Don and Kim (Cooper & Tanner) Hanson, Jina and Grant (Austin, Carter & Jordyn) Taylor, Allyson and Riley Paxton, Heather Gray-Hood and Rob Gray. Also survived by his sisters Evelyn and Mickey, brothers Dutch, Earl, Ron and Denny, nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by his parents Lorne and Almeta, brothers Slim, Casey and Scotty. Don was born in Jarvie, AB, moved to Vernon with his family in 1933, married Beverly Brett in 1949 and moved to Lavington. Don dedicated his career to the forest industry. At a young age he joined the family sawmill business in the Bluenose area, progressing to lumber mills as a millwright until his retirement in 1988. Don was an inventive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mr. Fix Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a man of many talents. To his children and grandchildren he was the best Dad and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Papaâ&#x20AC;? in the world along with Gram whom would do whatever was best for the people they loved always putting others needs before their own. Don lived life to its fullest and wherever he was laughter followed. His passion was family, his guitars and sharing the music. In his younger years Don was an enthusiastic snowmobiler, his later years an avid horseshoe player and a Member of the Vernon Horseshoe Club. The family would like to thank Dr. Gilhooly, Dr. Abdel-Kader and the staff at Vernon Polson Special and Sunshine Valley Extended Care Unit. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010, 1:30 pm at the Lavington Fellowship Baptist Church, 9681 School Road, Lavington, BC. Social reception to follow. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Vernon Funeral Home.
was born on September 8th, 1931 in Powell River, B.C. and passed away on January 30th, 2010 in the Polson Multi-Level Unit of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 78 years. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Bill Gratto; three sons, Bob (Christa) Campsall of Salt Spring Island, B.C., Al (Raeleen) Campsall of Williams Lake, B.C. and Mitch (Heather) Campsall of 100 Mile House, B.C.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Diane (Gord) Mamalick of Vernon, B.C.; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family; dear sisters in the Eastern Star; and friends. Pat was initiated into the Eastern Star in Cold Lake, Alberta in 1968. She was a very active member and officer during the years she was involved in the Chillwack, Vernon and Enderby Chapters. Cremation preceded a Celebration Of Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Placement of her cremated remains will follow in the Bethel Rose Garden Of Remembrance after which family and friends are invited to a Reception in the Bethel Tea Room. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Pat to the Alzheimer Society Of B.C., #102-3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
William Lee Dunn, William Lee Dunn, aged 76 years, passed away peacefully at Vernon, with his wife at his side, on Friday, February 12, 2010. William will be lovingly remembered by his wife Greta of Vernon; daughter Shirley (George) Teledecke of Vernon; two sons Ed (Barb) Dunn of Peace River and Raymond Dunn of Vernon; five grandchildren, Rhonda, Kimberley, Michael, Terrell, Brandi; seven great grandchildren; siblings Ellsworth of Weyburn, Sk., Neil of Vernon, Irene of Stouton, Sk., and Marie of Vernon, Mary of Wayburn, Lorna of Grand Prairie, Ab., and Judy of Peachland; extended family and many friends. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, William moved to Armstrong 58 years ago and then to Enderby where he resided until moving to Vernon. William met the love of his life, Greta Proctor, on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 57 years ago. He worked as a logger his whole life.
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May 5, 1929 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 10, 2010 It is with heartfelt sympathy that we announce the passing of our Father, Opa and Brother, Gerhard Both at the Vernon Hospice House on February 10, 2010.
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It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and friend on Friday, February 12th, 2010 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Ed was born in Prince Rupert, BC on November 18th, 1936. He was a very social man and really enjoyed his passion for Astrology. Ed was a devoted husband to his wife, Arlene of 51 years, a cherished father to his four children: Lorne (Veronica), Brad (Jaquie), Darren (Patti), Denise (Jamie) and a wonderful grandfather to his six â&#x20AC;&#x153;treasuresâ&#x20AC;?: Noah, Braydon, Brett, Connor, Wyatt and Avery. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister, June (Ken) of California, many relatives and friends throughout BC, Alberta and the United States. The family wishes to thank the wonderful, loving and caring staff of the ER and ICU at VJH. Your kind words and support were greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Eagles Hall, 5101â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25th Avenue, Vernon, BC on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Everyone whose lives PA has touched is welcome to attend.
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April 28, 1915 February 2, 2010 We are saddened to announce the passing of a beloved father, grandpa and friend. He was predeceased in 1973 by his wife Dorothy of 37 years and in 2004 by his wife Grace of 24 years.
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Lydia Hildegarde Ortman Lydia Hildegarde Ortman passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Vernon Hospice House with her children at her side. Lydia was born October 27, 1933 at Sedley, Saskatchewan, the eldest child of Ernest and Mary Saluski. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Janet (Edward) Anderson of Armstrong and Joanne (Kevin) Balardo of Vernon; four grandchildren, Karla and Janelle Balardo and Tyler and Stefani Anderson; one sister, Marge Leduc of Armstrong; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members as well as her four-legged companion Nipper. Predeceased by her husband Robert in 2005, brother Ralph in 2008 and her parents. Prayers will be recited 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2010 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, Armstrong. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at the Church on Saturday, February 20, at 11:00 a.m. Father Tony Ackerman celebrant. Following the interment in the family plot of Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery a luncheon will be served in St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall. Donations in memory of Lydia may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the North Okanagan Hospice Society, Vernon.
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Left to honour his memory is his loving companion Yvonne Wyatt of Enderby, BC, his three daughters, Beryle (Art Block) of Vernon, BC, Jan (Don Barnes) of Williams Lake, BC and Dorothy (Jim McLeod) of Whitehorse, YK. Also left to honour his memory are four grandchildren, Jake Block (Diane), Rick Block (Julie) Brent Barnes (Angela), Abby McLeod, four great grandchildren, Brittany Meyer (Craig), Rylee Block, David and Victoria Block and numerous members of Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended family.
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 35 requires a PART-TIME BARTENDER Okanagan Indian Band The Okanagan Indian Band Daycare requires an Infant/Toddler Educator starting March 1 and an Early Childhood Educator starting March 15. Wage is $14.00 hour. Excellent benefit package. Must have ECE and B.C. license to practice. Work is very physical. Preference may be given to those having knowledge of the Okanagan Indian Band community. Please direct resumes by February 24 at noon to: Okanagan Indian Band 12420 Westside Road Vernon, B.C. V1T 7Z3 Fax (250) 542-4990 okibhr@okanagan.org We thank those submitting resumes, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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Process Systems Technician Reporting to the Process Control Engineers in the Mill Technical Development group, the Process Systems Technician will assist in developing and maintaining all components of the extensive Process Automation and Control network that extends from the Highland Mill to the Spatsum Pump house located on the Thompson River. The successful applicant will have completed a two year Automation and Electronics Technology or Telecommunications and Networking Technology diploma or a degree program with relevant disciplines from a recognized post secondary institution. Ideally, he or she will have at least 2 years experience working in the field, and will be proficient in HMI and PLC configuration and communications, computer repair, ethernet networking and security and Windows Domain administration. Experience with the Microsoft suite of office products and database programming would be an asset. The wage offered will be commensurate with experience and a full range of benefits including partial relocation assistance will be provided. The Highland Valley is a very attractive location, adjacent to the major urban centers of Kamloops and Vancouver and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking, skiing, fishing and golf. Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resume and cover letter no later than February 28th, 2010 electronically to the attention of: Human Resource Highland Valley Copper PO Box 1500 Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 Fax (250) 523-3367 or Email: hvc-hr@teck.com (in MS Word Format) We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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.
Assistant Camp Director: 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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When replying to Box #â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s c/o The Morning Star, please do not e-mail your resumes. They must be either dropped off or mailed to: 4407 - 25th Ave., Vernon V1T 1P5 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 beneďŹ t 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, BeneďŹ ts. Fax resume to 250-766-4640 or email parts@voyagerrv.ca The Longhorn Pub is seeking exp. kitchen staff for FT & PT positions. Competitive wage plus beneďŹ ts. Apply in person to 4513-25th Ave, Vernon. THE Prestige Hotel in Vernon is looking for experienced housekeeping staff. Please apply in person with resume at hotel. 250-558-5991. VEG. Mgmt co. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Crew Foreman/Lead Hand w/slashing & veg. control exp. Cert. Faller, Herb. Ticket, Level lll First Aide & Danger Tree Cert reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Respond w/detailed work history resume to fax: 250-861-8737 YUKON HOSPITAL CORPORATION is seeking resumes from Registered Nurses in anticipation of short/long term and permanent assignments for our Watson Lake Hospital YUKON TERRITORY. Visit www.whitehorsehospital.ca for more info.
Trades, Technical Horizon Telecom Inc. requires experienced Journeymen linemen throughout the BC Interior. BeneďŹ t package available. Please fax or email resume : 1-250-374-8964 or kamhorizon@telus.net
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WINDOWS & DOORS
• 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
INTERIOR - EXTERIOR - CEILINGS SPRAYED STUCCO - WOOD - VINYL - FENCES
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EXCAVATING
QUESTIONS?
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
JACK WESSELL PAINTING 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE • WORK GUARANTEED
Call Jack 250-308-2870
CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
“FREE ESTIMATES”
250-550-7900 WINDOW CLEANING
“For all your window and door needs STREAKY - CLEAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS Spring Window Cleaning - WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
B: 503-0681 C: 503-6273
and eaves troughs. FREE ESTIMATES • CALL SCOTT
250-308-0689
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 Belong
HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
MOVING New Construction or Renovations
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
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
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - The Morning Star B15
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
ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION Journeyman Carpenter • Renovations • Remodelling • New Construction
HARDI-PLANK
SOFFITS
FASCIA
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 542-5925 GUTTERS
DECKING
RAILING
PATIO COVER
Bathrooms, Custom Showers, Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Finishing & More!
Call (250)
503-8974
PROCTER CONSTRUCTION LTD.
• Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
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
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
1-800-88-HAN DY
kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
and get MORE business by placing
The Hardi Joys - Solving all your Siding Mysteries Exterior Finishing & Renovations
an ad in this directory
www.thehardijoys.com Specializing in: James Hardi Siding, Shingles, Board & Batten, Soffits, Fascia, Trim & Dressing.
250-546-3574
CONCRETE
BLACK ROCK CONCRETE
CLASSIFIED
- Exposed - Concrete - Stamped Restoration - Broomed - Competitive Pricing - Floors - Over 20 years - Forming Experience
a free Call (250)309-2717 for estimate
You Belong
HERE! CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
WELDING
DEPARTMENT
Silver Tip 250-550-7900
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!
Foundation, Framing, Finishing and Renovation work • Armstrong, Falkland, Vernon area Call John at: • 21 years in business • Free Estimates
250-549-0660
Nu-Look Homeworks
Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences * Landscaping “Framing to Flooring”
Ron @ 250-309-0435 or 250-542-1419
Quick uick Erec rectt Framin raming & Renos enos
nu_lookhomeworks@shaw.ca
Basements - Decks - Vinyl Siding Sidin Laminate Floors - Drywall - Painting Paintin
No Job Too Big Bi or Small Free Estimates • Kevin Schuler
C: 250-306-4016 • H: 250-547-7979
HANDYMAN HANDS
AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS
Insurance Claims • Strata Maintenance • Kitchens • Bathrooms Basement Finishing • Painting • Flooring • Decks • Fences & more! Quality Workmanship • Over 30 Years Experience
TIM 250-307-8772
HERE!
CONTACT
Framing • Renovations Decorative Concrete • Concrete Repair
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Mark of Excellence
You WILL be noticed
Bathroom Remodelling Made Easy!
Certified Registered Builder with New Home Warranty
Kevin 250-308-9592
You Belong
A division of Keith Construction
Industries Ltd. - Welding - Custom or Repair - Fabrication - Aluminum
250.308.2490 Scott Stuchberry
WELDING FABRICATION SPECIALIZING IN ALUMINIUM & STAINLESS PRODUCTS & REPAIR 8102 Highland Place, Vernon ( north end of Swan Lake)
250-260-3257 www.lenblower.com • len1066@shaw.ca
Licensed Insured WCB • Seniors Discount
TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT 250-550-7900
ELECTRICAL
• Home Makeovers • s Small & Large Projects Free E timate Free Es Professional Building & Renovating stimates Bathrooms, Kitchens, Additions, Decks Woodworking - Painting - Flooring - Fencing
Terrence John Interiors
Phone: 260-8609
Jalon Construction *Renovations *Basement Development *Additions/Garages/Shops *Quality Woodwork & Trim/Millwork Installations
Residential & Commercial - Fully Insured & Licensed Journeyman Carpenter(1983) Jim Hiebert 250 306-9410
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
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work
DECKING
BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
SUPERIOR DECK LTD
FLOORING AND TILE mountridge flooring & tiling • TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) • HARDWOOD & LAMINATE INSTALLATIONS 16 • FLOOR REFINISHING Years Experience
For Free Estimate Call Chris:
CELL 250-540-0025 HOME: 250-542-6277 TOP QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP References • All Work Guaranteed Totally Reliable & Friendly Service
VINYL DECKING • ALUMINUM RAILING
Kelowna Winfield 250-212-3075
Vernon Salmon Arm 250-550-4598
Marcel Labrecque, 15124 Middle Bench Road Fax: 250-548-4045 Owner/Operator Oyama, B.C. V4V 2C4
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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www.vernonmorningstar.com
Cleaning Services
Feed & Hay
Appliances
Furniture
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
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
Excellent quality grass hay 70-75lb bales, $7/bale (250)838-6725 Feeder hay. Round bales $160 ton. Delivery available. 250-838-6630. Good hay for sale. (250)546-9351 GOOD quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 250-542-9419, 250-309-5956. Hay for sale. Barn stored. Grass alfalfa mix. $6/bale. (250)542-6855 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
* WINTER CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW Save an extra 30-50% off our low priced items! Selling scratch & dent Brand names you can trust. Prices that can’t be beat. Come in & check us out. SMART CHOICE LIQUIDATORS. 3124 30th Ave, Downtown Vernon 250-549-5010. Unit #4-2720 Hwy 97N, Kelowna, 250-712-9855.
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.
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
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 Mens sz.7.5 Rugby boots used twice $35. 250-549-1360. Mounted Deer Horns-4 point. $25. 250-545-6783. NEED BUILDING PLANS New Home or Renovations Call North Okanagan Blue Print 250-558-8791 NEW Norwood SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” in Diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40% www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT Pioneer Eclipse propane burnisher mod# MM21K3CSF low hrs $2000obo 1-800-950-1337 POOL Tables, Cues, Lights & Accessories; Darts, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong. Vernon store (250) 542-2054 OkanaganPoolTables.com PRIVATE Sale: HD Rockwell 10” table saw 27”x20” bed c/w Hmade stand & roller ext. $400 obo. Myford 7” metal lathe c/w acc. $2500. Probend 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 Rainbow vacuum model D3B rebuilt, motors guaranteed for 1yr. Recommend for people w/allergies. $300 obo. 250-549-3019 Wilf
Single mattress w/frame & box spring, pillow top, chiropractic, like new, $150 obo. (250)309-4968
Countertops
Custom Rock Counters
FEBRUARY JANUARY PREMIUM
Pets 40 sq. ft. of Premium Granite includes FREE removal of old counters and FREE installation $ 400 SAVINGS all for only
2995
$
SHOWROOM
M-F 9-4 SAT 10-2 www.customrockcounters.com 250-763-8303 ~ 250-870-1577
#2-1115 GORDON QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces. 156 colors. 10yr guarantee. Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
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.
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
Misc Services CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Low rates, fast connections, reliable service. Internet & long distance offered. Ask about holiday discounts! Call now - Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274
www.phonefactory.ca
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
ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Phone 542-7203
www.vernonanimalcare.com 5 Female PUG pups, 1 black & 4 fawn avail. vet checked & vaccinated, Ready to go! 250-442-5372 Beautiful Great Pyrenees Border Collie puppies, 6wks old guardian/ great family pet, $350. 250-260-2627 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 I HAVE 1 female shitzu/toy pom puppy left from a litter of 6, she is white with black markings, born Nov.21/09. She loves other animals and ppl big & small. We are asking $400 please call 250-5400588 or email me at furbyca @telus.net for more info.
Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com
Call 250-307-8998
Boarding PASTURE or paddock board, 5min from downtown Vernon. Outdoor ring, access to trails and fully insured (250)309-4417 or www.bootscootinboogiestables.ca
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.
Food Products Naturally grown, governt inspected, grain fed Beef. $2.65/lb. CWF 250-546-6494.
Firewood/Fuel 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
k9ers professional
Furniture
training all profiles
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 Counter Depth; GE Fridge, Jennair cooktop, Maytag dishwasher, GE wall oven. $700 (250)545-6831 Kitchen-aide fridge, 18 cubic’, white, top freezer, all clean, works fine. Asking $205.obo. 250-542-1051. Re-Conditioned Coin Operated Washer/Dryer Sets. Call 250-260-0394.
6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1695 Can deliver. call 1250-550-6648, 250-550-6647 7 Thonet Labeled 1850’s bent oak venetian chairs, need caning $700 obo. (250)260-8069 Antique sofa and 2 matching chairs, rose Chenille fabric. $500. obo. 250-545-3767. BRAND new Sectional couch with ottoman, microfiber (2 colors to choose from) $899 call 1-250-550-6647 Custom made couch and loveseat set. Great cond. Black cloth, 60’s style - very mod. MOVING, MUST SELL! Asking $350.Rachelle 250-309-3164 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
Livestock
Livestock
(retired RCMP)Joe 250-558-8332, 549-2318 Call/email for information K9ers.training@gmail.com Only 2 left, Himalayan Siamese X kittens, 1st shots, wormed, $175. 250-546-6058. 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.
Appliances
LIVESTOCK HAULING
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Full Service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. ✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING
Building Supplies Building New Home/Cottage? Factory Direct Prefabricated Systems Inventory liquidation. Save 50%++ While they last. Green-R-Panel 100’s of Dreams Delivered to Happy Families. 1-800-871-7089 SACRIFICE FROM $9,975.!!!!! 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
Reliable and committed Call Paul:
250-938-0868
Computer Services
Computer Services
™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions
In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
542-8620
Garden Equipment
email: lakecityprinters@telus.net
AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/USA. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com Beer tall Olympic gasses, new 1 dozen $8. (250)549-1798
CHILD STROLLER $10. 250-503-0244. 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 DECORATIVE STONE PANELS “EasyROCK” The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062. www.jmcomprock.com Dewalt 14.4 volt cordless drill $100, Delco alternator 85amp, rebuilt $65 (250)542-5698 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 GRAD GOWN, made by Alyce Designs, sz.6, navy blue. $200. 250-549-1360. HOME PHONE RECONNECT. Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone. call to connect NOW! 1-866-287-1348 Large pet carrier.$100 Microwave stand $25. 250-549-3861. Love to cook? Want the best to cook with?? You can have it 9pce gently used white cast iron Le Creuset Cookware $2100 obo. (250)558-4742
Auctions
Auctions
Gas lawnmower $80. Free p/up dead lawn/garden tractors. 250-260-5819 JD lawntractor 17hp, 5spd, 42” cut, wont start $500. 250-503-2177 Spring Cleaning? Free pick-up of dead rototillers, big or small. (250)503-2177
Medical Supplies LIKE NEW MUST SELL electric wh chairs, assist poles, walkers, hospital bed, power lift recliners, transfer chairs, etc 250-546-8047 MOBILITY Scooters & Power Chairs, new & used. Shoprider Dealer. 250-542-3745 www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca
Misc. for Sale 2-Oval bathroom sinks, white, c/w drains. Excellent cond. $35. 250-503-1943 Vernon A Free Telephone Service. Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’’t Sweat It.No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464
ART COLLECTION
Oils & Watercolors by Robert Genn, Raymond Chow, Todenhofer, Oudendag, Mocorodynski To view please call
✶ 250-309-3017 ✶
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
Selling by auction is the most competitive and effective way of marketing new or used merchandise, everything from household items to complete estate and warehouse dispersals. Let our staff with over 37 years of experience help you market your goods the auction way. Hauling is also available.
NEXT REGULAR SALES THURS., FEB. 25 & MAR. 11 www.valleyauction.ca or call us at 250-546-9420 903 Hwy. 97A, Armstrong, B.C.
Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca
s Dodd
AUCTION
Dodd
s WEDNESDAY FEB. 17 • 6:00 P.M. Antiques: Dining Table & 5 Chairs, Carved Sideboard, Settee & 4 Matching Chairs, Mirrored Dresser, Cedar Chest, Pressback Rocker & More. Furniture & Appliances: Large Sofa & Love Seat, Dinette Table & Chairs, Pr Leather Swivel Chairs, Bedroom Suites, Coffee & End Tables, Book Shelves, Futon, Wicker Love Seat, Ent Units, Recliner, Lamps, Framed Prints, Boxspring & Mattress Sets, Sideboard, Area Carpets, Computer Desk, Mirrors, Framed Posters, Chest of Drawers, Fridge, Washer & Dryer, Water Cooler, Microwave, TVs, Stereos, Meat Slicer, Small Appl., Vacuums, Deep Freezer, File Cabinet, Cowboy Boots, Spring Horse, Mantle, Framed Signed Dany Heatley Photo, Cell Phones & More.
Commercial Floor Polisher/Scrubber, Telescope, Wake Board Tools & Misc: Honda EX 800 Generator, Gas Weed Eater & Chainsaws, Large Selection of Mechanics Tools, Tool Boxes, Elec Hand Tools, Chain Hoist, Triple Sink, Bench Grinder, Polishers, Angle Grinder, Wood Lathe, Truck Tool Box, Radial Arm Saw, 9.9hp Johnson Outboard, Stock Roller, Roofing Screws, Push Bar, Tires, Hot Water Tank, Speed Bag & Stand, Tire Cutter, 21 Insulated Tarps, Dog House, Cupboard Doors & More.
www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
DODDS AUCTION
250-545-3259
*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 TOILET. Used, 13.2L, white Gerber. Works perfectly. $30. (250)503-6127 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
Misc. Wanted Bedding & hay for cows. Cheap. Bed frame w/drawers underneath.250-379-2747 WANTED: Argentena Pesos & Mexico Pesos. Phone Jerry (250)545-3123 WANTED: Ping pong table, in good condition, Will p/u. (250)545-9474
Musical Instruments GERHARDT Heintzmann piano $1300 obo. 250-558-9826. 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.
Misc. for Sale
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.
FIR BARK MULCH Shavings & Sawdust
10-90 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 SUNDAY WORD AD
DEADLINE IS
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Sporting Goods
Apt/Condos for Sale
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
1 & 2bdrm condos for sale, totally reno’d, close to downtown. 250-307-7117.
Garage Sales
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com REGENCY on the River Enderby. river view unit, grnd flr, fully reno’d, 2 bd, 2 ba $275,000 Scott 250-307-5960
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
Houses For Sale
Townhouses
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
The Time is Right to List with Me!
Luxury 3bdrm townhouse, open modern architecture, S/S appl. laminated wood flooring, quiet location, borders creek. Selling $30,000 below assessed value at $429,000. qualified buyers 250-545-2219
Valleyview Apartments
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. 3BDRM suite, near Seaton school, main floor, sep. laundry, NS/NP, N/parties, April 1. $1100/mo 250-307-6328.
Beth Marks the Spot! Realtor®
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
Acreage
250-549-7258
DISTRESS SALE
For Sale By Owner
Multi-family Garage Sale, inside Kal Secondary School’s Gymnasium on Sat Feb 20th 8am-2pm, School Trip Fundraiser & Concession!!
14x70 Moduline, in Coyote Crossing Villas, shop, addition, deck, central air, $150,000 OBO 250-545-0367.
Acreage for Sale
ARMSTRONG: bright, spacious, 4bdrm+den, 2bath, family home, quiet neighborhood.$289,900 (250)546-8786
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.
Houses For Sale
ENDERBY home: room to grow, 1200 sq.ft., Rancher, 3 bdrm, large flat lot, close to Rec. area, Riverwalk and downtown. 250-838-5999.
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SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop. $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres. $800.000. 15.9 acres. $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.
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Long Term Tenant
2-bdrm house under construction, by Bedrock Projects LCD, 976 Mount Ida Drive, Vernon. $439,000 Avail June 15. Darcy Goossen, 250-550-4582, info@bedrockprojects.com
available March 7.
Double wide mobile on own land, 3-bdrm, 2-bath, $259,900 (250)546-9703
with 2 bdrms, balcony, bright, elevator, A/C, nicely updated.
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
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
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250-308-9601
Westmount Apts 2 bedroom apartments available. 50+ Senior Building No pets, no smoking, covered parking, elevator, laundry. Move In Incentive
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
1 & 2bdrm $650-$800. No dogs, no drugs. (250)260-1630
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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
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Hawthorn Lane Renovated town homes with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable living. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
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 1bdrm, avail. now. $650/mo NS/NP. (250)308-7267 www.rentvernon.ca 1BDRM, bachelor, avail in bright, clean bldg incl. heat, h/w, elevator, prkg, locker, N/S, N/P, 40+, Starting $530 250-550-4069 ADULTS 55+ 2bdrm central, $750/mo. RR. 250-558-8261
AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST, VERY CLEAN, QUIET, Top Floor 2BR Condo, perfect for young professional or small families, 5 Appliances, Security Entrance, assigned parking,close to shopping / schools. N/S, $975 (Util not incl). Ph# 549-2140 Call After 5pm, References req BRAND NEW 2Br Condo Downtown Vernon. $1175 Incl. All appl. A/C,wash/dry. Secure heated underground pk. Call Mike 604-584-5080 CALL ABOUT OUR “RENT INCENTIVES” 1bdrm & bachelor apartments - spacious, very clean and well maintained buildings. Centrally located, close to downtown Safeway & Schubert Centre; n/s; n/p; available immediately, Century/Embers/Arlington 250-275-8066 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 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 Top floor, centrally located, 2bdrm, 2 bath condo,better price for better condition. Shop and compare. $890pm. + util. 250-275-7497.
Commercial/ Industrial Approx. 550 sq. ft. of level entry, ground floor office, retail or professional space at 2804A - 45th Ave. $585.00 per month. Good exposure, parking and presentation. VACANT. Drive by, then call 250-558-8762
Apt/Condo for Rent
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *Apartments * Condos * 2 bd 2 bath condo $950 incl heat & appls 3901 32nd ave Avail Feb No pets 2 bd 1 bath apart 3906 27 Av $745 + util incl FS Avail now 2 bd 1 bath 55+ condo $795+util 3701 27 ave Incl appl covd parking avail now 2 bd 2bath Condo $875+util 3901 32nd ave Incl heat & appls Avail Feb No pets CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 See pictures & maps at
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Commercial/ Industrial WAREHOUSE OFFICE SPACE • Good central location • 5342’ - $3633.50/month • 1528’ - $1039.44/month • Could be combined for 6870 SQ.FT. Call Ray Stafford Sutton Lakefront
250-549-0198
640SQFT of office space available immediately. Front row Alpine Center on Kal Lake rd. Lots of parking. Call 250-558-3001, 250-307-4899. COMMERCIAL 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. Commercial warehouse storefront space for lease or rent, 4600 sqft total, can be divided. Call for details (250)545-6901 FULLY equipped 4800 sq.ft paint & bodyshop for lease in Vernon. (250)309-1925 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 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 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 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 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 Smaller cozy 2bdrm 1/2 duplex, Ok Landing area, f/s, w/d hook-ups, n/s, cat ok. R.R. $800 incl heat. 250-558-6106. VERNON 1/2 Duplex. 2bdrm , 1bath available March 1. 700sqft + unfinished bsmt. F/S, W/D hookup, fenced yard, N/S. $850/mo + utilities. Call 250-542-6863
Mobile Homes & Pads
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
2bdrm $700/mo+heat/util, no parties, n/s, pets neg. $400DD Avail. Now. 250-309-0277.
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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. • 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.
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2805 – 35 Street, Vernon TH
ADULT ORIENTED, 2 Bd., 2 bath, F/S, A/C, DW, nice view, on bus route. $800/mo. Available immediately. Sorry, NS, NP. OK LAKESHORE, 3+ Bdrm home on Okangan lake. Great yard & dock close in. $1,500/mo. Available March 1. Sorry, NS, NP. FULLY FURNISHED, Ok lakefront, 4 bd, 2 bath, dock, patio etc. Awesome location on the lake by Camp Hurlbert. $1,200/mo. Available immediately until May 30. Sorry, NS, NP. OUTBACK, Deluxe 2 bd, part of new development on Trout Lake, F/S, W/D, DW. Access to tennis courts, water front, fitness club, hot tub & pool. $1,150/mo. Available immediately. Small pet, Sorry, NS. LANDING MEADOWS, 3 Bd Townhouse, totally refurbished. 5 appliances, 61” TV, leather sofa, gas f/p, tile & hardwood, yard access to pool. $1,400/mo. Available immediately. Sorry, NS, NP. WESTSIDE CABIN/HOUSE, Spacious 2 bdrm, jacuzzi tub in lofted master, cedar finish, F/S, W/D $875/mo. Available Immediately. Sorry, NS, NP.
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Thor
250-309-1742 • Very nice updated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhome. $1100 • 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, 5 appliances, garage. $1250 • Lumby 1 bdrm above ground suite, new, bright, 800 sqft. $800 incl utilities • 2 bdrm in 6plex, great condition, level entry. $800 • 4 bdrm large home on 5 acres, shop, usable land in town. $2000 • Bachelor apt, FS, all tiled, looks gd, 3 pce bath. $600
RENT: $1,300 per month plus utilities • LAWRENCE HEIGHTS ADULT LIVING - This two bedroom, two bathroom modular boasts hard wood floors a gas fireplace and has an open floor plan with a living room, family room and sun room. Beautiful views of the head of the lake and a low maintenance yard makes this home easy to manage and a dream to live in. Small pet friendly.
RENT: $1,100.00 per month plus utilities • TWO BEDROOM HOUSE - New paint and flooring make this home more modern and cozy. Located in Arbor Lee on 40th Avenue. Rent includes F/S & W/D.
RENT: $900.00 per month plus utilities • SHORT TERM RENTER NEEDED IN THREE BEDROOM MOBILE IN LAWRENCE HEIGHTS – This mobile is located in the adult section of the park, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on a large lot with great view. Includes F/S, D/W & W/D.
RENT Negotiable on a short term basis • TWO BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – Totally refinished one year ago this suite is large and spacious includes F/S, D/W, W/D, and utilities. Pet Friendly
RENT: $950.00 includes utilities • LUMBY - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT - Second floor – above downtown business.
RENT: $750.00 per month includes heat, water, & sewer. • ONE BEDROOM 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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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
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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 2-bdrm, downtown, double detached garage, fenced yard, n/s, all appl, view, Mar1, $1050/mo (250)546-0054 email: carla@sunlite.ca 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 2BDRM upstairs, nice & clean. $1050/mo +util. 250-503-6034, (250)545-2221 3 BD, 1 Bath, Main Level, 5 App, Newly Reno’d, $1050 +2/3 Util. Avail Imm 250-549-1895 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, 1bath, full house, large yard & close to schools, $1000 . 1-604-902-4712 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-bdrm modular home, located on private acreage in South BX, 24x24 workshop included, small pet ok, n/s, $1550/mo. Avail Immed. (250)549-9153 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 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 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. House w/self contained 1bdrm suite, close to Hospital, $1400 + all util. And upper duplex, across from Mission Hill School, $895 +util. Phone evenings (250)545-7512 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
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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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Suites, Lower
Renovated ‘09, 4bdrm, 1.5bath, near Hospital & Downtown, 5appl, NS, shared util. $1300/mo. Avail March 1. 250-542-6349. SALMON ARM, Newly reno’’d house on acreage, 3bdrm, N/S, $1200/mo. 250-938-4563 TOTALLY RENOVATED 3 bed home, 5 appl, huge mstr, fenced yard, large deck, N/S, N/P, ref req. Avail Immed, $1300/mo + util. 250-275-0665
2bdrm, spacious, desirable East Hill, sep/entry & laundry, util/cable incl., seeking quiet mature people. N/S. Avail. immed. $900. (250)558-7992 2bdrm suite, W/D, F/S, OK landing area/Fulton, $900/mo. incl/util. +cable, 250-306-3809 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. 55+ Large 1-bdrm + Den, East Hill, F/S, W/D, A/C, N/S in/out, N/P, $800/mo util incl, (250)558-0474 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 BX area. 1bed, ns, np, sep/entry, sh.laundry, f/s, gas f/p, single pref. prkg, util. cabl. $650 + 1/2 dep. (250)503-1244 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 New 1bdrm, sep/entry, W/D, F/S, NS, NP, RR, avail. Mar 1. $750 util/incl. (250)308-5421 Newer 1bdrm suite, W/D, F/S, sep/entry, ns, single pref. $650 avail. Feb 1. (250)309-0897 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.
RV Pads PERMANENT RV pad rental, 30 amp full hook up, on Swan Lake. 250-545-2300
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, male 40+ preferred, $350/mo util/incl & satt.TV, W/D, 250-542-5944. 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. character house, EastHill, share w/health professional, sep.bathroom, $500 incl/util. 250-308-6339. 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.
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 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, quiet setting, March 1. Full bath w/tub & shower, util/incl, laundry privileges, $700 +DD, NS/NP. 250-545-5141, 250-549-0291. 1bdrm daylight, sep/entry, w/d, ns, single, $650. incl/util. (778)475-4775, 250-308-1195 1bdrm furnished bsmn’t suite, jacuzzi tub, f/p, wireless internet, all util/incl. n/s, n/parties, no drugs, mature adults only, $900/mo. (250)549-4493 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 2bdrm lake view, gas f/p, F/S, W/D hook up, avail. April 1, $900/mo. util/incl. +DD. 250-503-2080 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 plus den, March 1. util/incl, W/D, F/S, Armstrong area $900/mo. 250-307-8177. 2 bdrm + storage, util incl., n/s inside, avail March 1. n/p. $800. 250-542-3981.
Suites, Upper 2bdrm, Foothills, $1250/mo. NS/NP, laundry, garage, hot tub, free internet. 250-550-6678. Avail Imm. 2bdrm suite, newly reno’d, avail. March 1, $800/mo. incl/util. (250)545-6901 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. 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 BDRM suite, $700/mo incl util, laundry & cable. Avail March 1st. Cat ok. 250863-1908 or tk222@shaw.ca
Townhouses
2 BED ½ DUPLEX 3$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. 3bed, 3bath, 3yr old townhouse, quiet family area, Bella Vista, close to town, w/lake view, $1400. (250)938-3181
Auto Accessories/Parts 2003 Vista Range, Canopy 6’’ with sliders $1400 (250)275-5014 BF Goodrich LT 235/75R15, mounted on chrome Toyota 6-hole, near new $400 obo. 250-540-1471. Double tube Smittybuilt bumper with warn 5000lb winch fits Toyota. $450. 250-540-1471. 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. WRECKING GM FWD Cars, all parts on the shelf. Motors $300 & up. Doors $75 & up. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
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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 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 2001 Chrysler Sebring, mint cond, Great gas mileage, only 77k, 4dr $7500. 250-542-4511 2001 Neon, 95,000K, A/C, good cond. $3800. (250)545-2937 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! $11,000. Call 250-306-9780 lv/msg. 2006 Saturn Ion, 61,000K, like new! $7000. (250)307-1763 2006 VW Jetta TDI, fully loaded leather interior, heated seats, heated side view mirrors, built in mp3 CD player, ipod doc, sunroof, tinted windows, traction control lots more. Brand new all season tires not even a 1,000kms on them. No accidents, in perfect condition. I have all the records of any mechanical work I have had done. Lady driven all highway kilometers. This is a great car! Price is negotiable. If interested please email me at cksubotin@gmail.com 2008 VW EOS; full load; convertible; 38,000kms, comes with full set of mounted 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 NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $10,000 cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-289-8935
Cars - Sports & Imports 1988 Honda Civic, loaded, 220,000kms, 5spd, $1200, 1992 Subaru Legacy, loaded, 190,000kms, 4spd, auto, awd, $3000 250-253-3556. 1990 Honda Accord EX 5spd, blue, runs good, needs brakes & tires, 18” rims & custom stereo $2000 obo 250-938-0350 1991 Acura Integra 2dr, white, 5spd, 250K, sunroof, $1500 obo. (403)618-4907 1993 Toyota Tercel, 2dr, coupe, 128,000K, auto, exc. cond. $2100. (250)550-6431 1998 Honda Accord EX, 4dr, 220,000kms, dealer maintained, $5900. 250-542-0384 2000 Daewoo sedan, 4cyl, auto, 110K, very good cond, $2500 (250)503-0320 2003 Hyundai Tiburon SE, 4cyl 5spd, silver, very good cond. $4500. 250-308-2225.
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HAPPY
Ha-lei-luya! You’ve made it to
BIRTHDAY
It took that long
JAKE!!
to look this good!
! S R E E H C
LOVE SUE, DUSTIN AND ALL YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS!
Cars - Sports & Imports 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
MECHANICS SPECIAL 1989 HONDA PRELUDE 2.0Si BLACK, AUTO, SUNROOF, GOOD BODY & COND. RUNS BUT NEEDS WORK, 134,000 MILES, $800 OBO. - MUST SELL (250)938-1619, VERNON
Off Road Vehicles ATV-UTV CLEARANCE!! Kids Dirtbike/ATV Start@$249 Adult@ $1499 E-Scooter $689 Buggies, UTV, Plows, Snowblower www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123
Recreational/Sale 1994 Okanagan 8’ camper, very clean, looks great, toilet, $4400 obo. 250-838-9582 Tent trailer, $500 OBO, needs work, handyman special. (250)545-2964
Scrap Car Removal FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. With or without papers. 250-938-6777 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
Snowmobiles 1998 YAMAHA Mountain Max 700 triple, 151” track, extended tunnel, mountain bar, $3000 obo. 1997 Yamaha ovation 340, electric start, $500 obo. 250-503-1112 2001 Skidoo 700 Highmark, 151” Track. 1500k’’s! $3500 250-938-5292 2003 Polaris Vertical Escape 159 track. Piped. Good condition. 1550 miles $4999. 250 814-0055 2005 Arctic Cat 660 4stroke, triple, low mileage, $5500 obo Snowblower, 30” 10.5hp, $900 obo (250)550-6405
Sport Utility Vehicle 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
Trucks & Vans
Trucks & Vans
1991 FORD Explorer XLT leather interior new parts include fuel and water pump, brakes, alternator, radiator two sets of tires on rims with good tread. small amount of rust below door, 30000kms $2800 OBO 250-549-7265 1993 Chevy 1-ton cargo van, LWB, auto, $1200. 250-550-5550. 1994 GMC 1 ton crew-cab, dually, 4x4, diesel, auto, full load, strong engine, very nice truck $7250 obo. (250)547-6016 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
2006 Chev Colorado ext.cab, 4x4, 78,000kms, 4cyl, 5spd, standard, good winter tires & new summer tires on mag rims. $10,000 obo. 250-542-8099 after 5pm.
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 Sierra, 4x4,clubcab,180,000kms, loaded. Asking $8,000. 250-549-0447. 2000 Dodge Ram 4x4, auto, A/C, P/W, matching canopy, $8000. (250)307-1763 2000 GMC ext.cab short box, 2WD, 4dr, matching canopy, 4.8L, auto, cruise air, new windshield, new brakes & rotors, tow pkg, 238,000kms, $5500. 250-546-6884. 2001 FORD SPORT TRUCK
4x4,auto trans, new tires, grey exterior, black interior, 158,000 kms. $9,999. obo250-826-0680 2001 Ford Windstar, nice shape. $1300. obo 250-307-3497 leave message. 2004 Mazda B 3000, auto, 2WD, reg. cab, air, CD, only 110,000k $7950 250-938-0012 2005 Ford 150 Supercrew, 134kms, looks & runs exc, loaded $11,500. 250-503-1124
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2006 GMC 3500 HD 4x4, duramax diesel, Allison, ext. cab, long box, $21,950. (250)545-5394. D10160 www.teskovernon.com 2007 Dodge 3500, diesel, HD SLT, black, L/B, Quad-cab, 4x4, tow-pkg, exhaust brake, 6-spd, auto, 62,000kms, warranty until 150K, $32,000 OBO (250)306-1383
Proud Grandparents, Margo Syme (Gramma) and Gordon Mathers (Grandad) of Vernon are excited to announce the birth of their ¿rst grandchild,
Lilah Elizabeth Mathers
Little Lilah arrived only 3 days after their arrival in Australia on December 14, 2009 at 3:55pm, weighing 6 lb 9 oz. at Figtree, NSW, Australia. Lilah’s parents are Graham and Michelle Mathers who live with their new daughter in Kiama Downs, NSW, Australia.
OMG! It’s your BFF! And FYI: he’s such a QT!
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.
Boats 12’ Lund boat 8hp mercury 4 stroke, never used, replacement with tax over $5600, asking $3800. (250)309-1420
Legal Notices “By virtue of Elephant Storage Centre, it intends to dispose of the personal effects of the following individuals for the amount stated: Patti DeBoer $248.85 & Dean Murray $553.35. The chattels may be viewed at 6136 Okanagan Avenue 14 days from this date. All written bids may be submitted to Elephant Storage Centre, 549-2255.”
Escorts ALL Pro Escorts. Female & Male Escorts & Strippers. 24hr fast & friendly service. Cash/Visa/MC. Always hiring. Penticton:250-487-2334 Kelowna:250-860-7738 Vernon:250-542-8448 Salmon Arm:250-832-6922 www.allproescorts.com or www.allprostrippers.com ATTRACTIVE blonde, discrete, non rushed, offers sensual body massage. Incalls/outcalls. New hours. 11am-Midnight. 250-308-5946. MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage, $95. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
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