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If anybody did see anything suspicious in the park Wednesday morning, they are asked to contact Duff-Tytler at 250-550-3403, the Vernon RCMP detachment, Crime Stoppers or the Ministry of Forests. If you see smoke in the forests, you’re asked to call 1-800663-5555, or *5555 from your cell phone.

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Ryan Clements (above), of the Ministry of Forests, documents the fire on camera as Dave Sturgeon (left), of the Coldstream Fire Department stands by with water. Right, Shawn Tronson, with the ministry, digs a fire guard with Coldstream firefighters Ken Henry and Dave Sturgeon.

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In the wake of three humancaused spot fires in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park Wednesday, the Ministry of Forests is reminding everyone that conditions are dry. Last summer/fall’s drought conditions, along with minimal precipitation in the North Okanagan at lower elevations over the winter, has left things in the forests quite dry. “With the weather we’ve had, we’re about three weeks ahead of schedule,” said Gerard Duff-Tytler, a forest protection technician with the ministry, after completing his investigation into the three fires in the park. “With the weather we’re experiencing now, it’s like it’s mid-April for the conditions of the fuels in particular.” Smoke was spotted in the park at around 9 a.m. by an alert resident, who notified the Coldstream Fire Department. The volunteer firefighters responded, along with a Ministry of Forests initial attack crew. The fires were located at the trail leading to Rattlesnake Point, a couple of hundred metres from one another. Two of the fires were 0.5 metres square, and those two self-extinguished. The other fire was about 50 metres square, and expanded thanks to a slight wind and being located on a slight slope. “It’s very dry out there but there is still some moisture in the vegetation,” explained Duff-Tytler. “The wind wasn’t at high velocity so that prevented the one fire from spreading fast. And it wasn’t on a steep slope. If the slope had been higher, it would have spread faster.” Duff-Tytler determined that the fires were human-caused, but would only say his investigation is continuing when asked if the fires were suspicious in nature.


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Jockeys Chandelle Pilz (left) and Carolyn Stinn put a pair of horses through their paces at Kin Race Track on 43rd Avenue Thursday morning.

Horse enthusiasts protest Kin track move RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Possible abandonment of the Kin Race Track is getting a rough ride from some horse enthusiasts. About 70 people attended an Okanagan Equestrian Society open house Tuesday. And many of them spoke out against a concept that would potentially see racing events move from the Kin track to an equestrian centre somewhere else in the region. “All you’re doing is clouding the issue,� said Paul DuMont, a local fixture in the sport. The society is in the midst of litigation with the North Okanagan Regional District over use of the track. NORD, which owns the property with the City of Vernon, has issued an eviction notice. A report by consultant Gary Bannerman has suggested that an equestrian centre at another site may be a solution to resolving

“Do we want all of our history and heritage to disappear?� — Pat McAllister the legal dispute. “The Bannerman report weakens our response because we’re saying we’re willing to go somewhere else,� said one man. Pat McAllister spoke in favour of keeping the track where it is and criticized NORD’s plans to redevelop the Kin site for other sports. “Do we want all of our history and heritage to disappear? Do we want the newcomers to completely change our city?� she said. However, Ed Woolley, society president,

insists no firm decision has been made on a new centre at another site. “If it’s not feasible, it won’t be pursued,� he said. Woolley added that if NORD doesn’t fund a feasibility study, plans for an equestrian centre would be placed on hold. A centre could include racing, gaming, training, boarding and a veterinary hospital. “This is one of the major equine areas in the province,� said Woolley of the North Okanagan. If the society were to win its court case and continued access to Kin Race Track was possible, Woolley speculates that an equestrian centre could be established on nearby properties. “We think we have a strong claim against both defendants,� he said of NORD and the city. The society claims equestrian activities were a guaranteed activity when most of the

track was turned over to the city in 1964 for free. It also says NORD ignored an agreement for lease renewals. A tentative court date is set for June 2011, and the society may seek an injunction to prevent this fall’s eviction. “For us to be removed and have the track torn down would defeat the purpose of a trial,� said Woolley.

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his cab. The six suspects Five people were – four men and two taken into custody women – ran from the and Vernon RCMP are cab into the hills above searching for a sixth the DND grounds and the Allan suspect who Brooks Nature managed Centre. to flee after “The police being stopped service dog in connecand handler tion with an were able to early-mornlocate the ing assault six suspects,” on a Vernon said Vernon taxi driver Gord Molendyk RCMP spokesWednesday. man Gord Po l i ce report that at 2:30 a.m., Molendyk. “They were officers were called to placed under arrest, but the area of 34th Street one managed to take off and Mission Road for a running from the group report of an attempted while the handler was robbery. The victim, a dealing with the other 26-year-old Vernon cab five.” The male suspect driver, told police he had been assaulted by a was tracked for approxigroup that had been in mately two kilometres to Morning Star Staff

the area near Okanagan College, but that’s when the track was lost. The cab driver received minor injuries. “From what I understand, he’s pretty shaken up,” said Anisha Kassam, manager of Vernon Taxi, adding events such as the one Wednesday morning are rare. “It doesn’t happen that often,” she said. “I’ve been here six years and I can only remember something like this happening once or twice. “Many people will simply get out and run. It doesn’t happen very often that a driver gets mugged.” The five suspects range in age from 15 to 28. Four of the five are from the Kamloops

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In the ongoing controversy over increased water fees, Coldstream council is encouraging anyone concerned about increased water rates to take their case to the City of Vernon. Ted Osborn, who represents the agricultural community on water issues, addressed council and said farmers in the area face uncertain times given the nine per cent rate increase approved recently by the North Okanagan Regional District board. “If anyone wants to invest in agriculture in this community, they have very little reliance on water rates in the future,” said Osborn. But the district’s representative at the last NORD meeting, Gyula Kiss, voted in favour

“This is a serious problem.” — Richard Enns of the increase, saying the budget would have passed without his vote anyway. “Water is only part of the budget. If I am the only one voting (against), it’s like I’m grandstanding,” he said. “You don’t want to do that.” He believes the decreased amount of water currently available will produce too little revenue. “In order to meet the required money, we need to sell domestic water to the tune of 8.2 million cubic metres,” said Kiss. “This is going to be a drought year. I

am questioning if we’d be able to get enough (water to sell).” The unpredictable nature of the water resource makes it harder to address in a budget, says Kiss. He added that dry conditions leading to water restrictions mean the tax increase is the best option at a time when more water revenue is needed. “It’s not easy to cover all the water expenses when you want to reduce water consumption but at same time cover budget shortfalls,” he said. Coun. Richard Enns

still assured Osborn Coldstream is behind him. “You have the support of the council of Coldstream,” said Enns, adding more heat needs to be put on Vernon. “You need to raise your concerns with them. This is a serious problem.” There are three Vernon councillors that have votes at NORD. “It’s really the council of the City of Vernon that we need to convince,” said Coun. Doug Dirk. “That’s where some of the pressure should go.” Osborn had last week expressed frustration with the representatives of Areas B and C and Coldstream, districts with significant agriculture, because the water rate increase passed at at the regional district unanimously.

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Coldstream has approved its 2010 budget, including a 5.59 per cent tax increase. The loss of revenue due to the closure of the Lavington glass plant made it necessary to raise taxes to maintain current service levels. “If you look an the loss of income with the glass plant closing and that we are also looking at a pavement manJim Garlick agement plan, (a tax raise was needed),” said Mayor Jim Garlick. “It’s reasonable for what’s been undertaken and the losses we’ve had in tax base.” The district held an open house Feb. 17 to gather public input. Garlick said he and his staff were able to answer questions and explain the reason for the new tax rate. Legal fees from the water devolution arbitration process, increased policing fees and new Public Sector Accounting Board rules made the

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Vernon is at the centre of the anti-HST storm. NDP leader Carole James will bring her campaign against the harmonized sales tax to town today, while a similar message will come from former premier Bill Vander Zalm Saturday. Finance Minister Colin Hansen also speaks to the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce today at 11:30 a.m. at the Best Western Vernon Lodge James is scheduled to be at Olympia Ski and Cycle at 2:15 p.m. today. She will then meet with local seniors and then do some main streeting. “She’s joining people from all walks of life concerned about the tax,” said Neera Ritcey, NDP communications Carole James officer. It’s anticipated the process to replace the provincial sales tax with the HST could be before the Legislature next week. “We’re coming right down to the wire so it’s timely to be out in the community,” said Ritcey. James will also focus on Eric Foster, VernonMonashee MLA, and other Liberals to vote against the HST. “We’re targeting rookie MLAs. It’s time for them to step up to the plate and represent their constituents,” said Ritcey. Vander Zalm will speak at the Schubert Centre Saturday at 3:30 p.m. “Everyone is concerned about the extra cost,” said the former Social Credit premier. “Also, all of this happened when we were told it wouldn’t be happening.” Using B.C. Elections rules, Vander Zalm is trying to organize a petition against the HST. If 10 per cent of registered voters in all 85 constituencies sign the petition, implementation of the tax could be blocked. “Instead of people forgetting as the government had hoped, people are getting more and more involved. We’re going to win,” said Vander Zalm. “We’re getting people from all parties and philosophical views.” The petition campaign will run from April 6 to July 5. Foster defends the HST and says the NDP and other groups are fear-mongering. “Carole James and Bill Vander Zalm make for a strange pair,” he said.

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Karen Hill – Publisher Glenn Mitchell – Managing Editor

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In praise of health care

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fter watching President Obama sign the U.S. health care bill into law, I was both moved and horrified at the same time. Moved that millions of Americans would now be able to afford what Canadians take for granted. Horrified as I took in some of the news of those against the bill: the anger, the vitriol, the racial slurs, the death threats against Democratic lawmakers. I’m trying to understand how anyone can be against health care and a nation that spends billions annually on defence and its military budget should Katherine Mortimer be able to provide health care to its citizens. I admit I don’t understand the intricate workings of U.S. politics, but I wonder if a lot of the anti-health care rhetoric stems from that deep-seated fear of anything smacking of socialism. Which is odd, given that this new health bill still doesn’t come close to universal health care in the style of Canada, France and the U.K. The insurance companies are still the ones providing the coverage, and it’s left up to the individual to buy the insurance. When Michael Moore’s documentary Sicko came out a few years ago, he was asked in an interview, “But isn’t Canada’s system flawed?” He said, “It’s not perfect, but if you ask a Canadian if they would trade their health system for the one in the U.S., you won’t find anyone who would agree to that.” He’s right. There’s no question our system isn’t perfect. There are long waits for surgeries, over-crowded hospital wards, a lack of general practitioners in Vernon and too much money being spent on the Olympics and not enough on health care. But I sure like knowing that, if my daughter has a fever in the middle of the night, I can take her to the hospital, without fear that we will be turned away. Or that I can see my family doctor when I

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need to, or go to the walk-in clinic. I like knowing that when my mom had cancer, she was able to get the treatment she needed and not be refused because of a pre-existing condition, such as the woman in the U.S. with breast cancer who couldn’t get treatment because of her own pre-existing condition: acne. When my husband injured his back just before Christmas last year, we made our first of several trips to the emergency department of Vernon Jubilee Hospital. He was seen to immediately by the triage nurse, who took his vitals. A short wait in the waiting room and he was taken to a bed, seen by another nurse, followed shortly afterwards by a doctor. He was in extreme pain and could barely move. We were treated with courtesy and kindness, and he was quickly assessed as most likely having a herniated disc in his back. After being sent home with painkillers, he was scheduled for a CT scan, our family doctor was consulted and a recommendation made for a consultation with a surgeon. We were back in the ER a few days later, and it wasn’t long after that my husband had surgery to repair his back. I know people have horror stories of having to wait on a gurney in the hallway, of not getting treatment right away. Maybe I’ve just been lucky, but my family’s experience with our health care system, at least in this community, has been nothing short of superb. About a month ago, it was my turn. Suffering from a severe ear infection, I showed up at emergency at 1:30 a.m. and was seen to by the nurse. The doctor gave me something for the pain, a prescription for antibiotics, and I was out of there in less than an hour. While there is no question the new patient care tower at VJH is desperately needed, there is no questioning the dedication of the amazing health care professionals we have in this community, working in what are often cramped and less-than-ideal working conditions, not to mention the long hours. Our system may be flawed, it may need improvement, but trade with the U.S.? Not on your life.

It’s a reminder worth repeating. It’s dry out there folks. Wednesday’s human-caused and very suspicious fires at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, although disturbing as they are, help sound the alarm that conditions are drier than usual in the North Okanagan. Luckily the Coldstream Fire Department and Ministry of Forests crews were able to put out the small blazes before they became a problem but the possibility of a much worse result spreads fear and apprehension in these parts, well, like wildfire. Although March is still with us, officials say the forests are more in mid-April mode, what with last year’s drought conditions and this spring’s lack of precipitation. That means, until we hopefully get an appreciable amount of rain, we all need to be very careful when out enjoying Mother Nature this spring. However, we also need to be good stewards of our surroundings and not only be on the lookout for unsafe practises and potential problems in the woods, but also ensure young people understand the ramifications and consequences of reckless behaviour in such an environment. If anyone saw anything suspicious in Kal Park early Wednesday morning, they should contact the proper authorities. Meanwhile we should all ensure we and our loved ones aren’t part of the problem. And if you do see smoke in our forests, please call 1-800663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.


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EDITOR: GLENN MITCHELL

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Politicians ignore the issue

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ehold the glorious merry-go-round — pretty painted ponies dash past in a whirl of motion, up and down, charging, galloping. A rush of exhilaration at such glorious progress, only to return to the very same spot from whence they began — again, and again, and again. Hang on tight boys and girls, it looks as though we’re going for yet another spin. Unfortunately, once the novelty of the ride wears off, it eventually becomes a little nauseating, and I find myself reaching for the air sickness bag. That’s exactly where I find myself in reading Richard Rolke’s article in the The Morning Star entitled “Pesticide Bylaw Drives Debate." I believe it was nearly a decade ago that this amusement park ride first got started. Concerned citizens started to pay heed to the warning signs that were popping up all over the place in the world around us, and took it upon themselves to investigate. The disappearance of once abundant raptor populations in the wake of DDT, Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring, with its plethora of damning evidence that our purportedly "benign" arsenal of pesticides PESTICIDES DEBATE Over the past few months, the topic of pesticide safety has been in the news quite regularly. Most newspaper articles seem to concern groups wishing to have "cosmetic" pesticides banned. These groups base these demands on scientific data claimed to support their case that these pesticides are problematic to humans, animals, and the environment. They also demand these bans be put in effect based on the precautionary principle, that they may, or they might cause cancer, or some other disease in humans. I’d like to look at each of these purposes that these groups use for demanding a ban. 1. They claim that there is scientific data which supports the claim that cosmetic pesticide exposure has been linked to adult and childhood cancers. What should be done with these studies? What should you do if you had evidence of criminal intent? Where should you go with this information? The answer should be obvious. Any, and all data which conclusively shows a link to human harm, ought to be brought to the gov-

were having disastrous effects on both wildlife and humans alike, the eutrophication of formerly productive lakes through fertilizer runoff, and countless other pieces of evidence that our so-called regulatory bodies were woefully behind in ensuring public safety were ringing alarm bells, and delegations appeared before the city counselors to voice these very concerns. Rather than take immediate action, however, our councillors chose to take the "prudent path" and struck a committee to look into the problem. Fair enough. A committee was formed, the problem looked into, recommendations made, a

erning body (Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency) that regulates the material said to be toxic. The PMRA has 350 qualified scientists (not paid by the industry) to review such evidence. Has this been done? I am assuming it has. Was the evidence lacking? I’m assuming it was. If any product has not been prohibited by the PMRA, then the evidence for harm is lacking. The medicine you take must also be approved by Health Canada. Why are so many willing to trust Health Canada has correctly reviewed the studies regarding the safely of their medicine, but not that for pesticides? Pesticides are the most regulated substances in Canada. 2. It appears that another step taken by those opposed to the use of "cosmetic" pesticides is to create fear in the Canadian public by stating that "cosmetic" pesticides may cause cancer, or any number of other illnesses. You will not be able to find a statement from a qualified scientist that says that they do. Repeat it often enough and it may begin to ring as true. Creating this anxiety, and then

report produced and the merry-go-round was allowed to slip quietly back to its starting place. The report was shelved for consideration, the ripples died down, the matter was forgotten, and it was back to business as usual. Years passed, nothing was done, until eventually murmurings were heard once again amongst those same concerned citizens. Mount the horses, and fire up the boilers for another brave spin. New evidence was presented, councillors feigned concern, prudence-guided committees were struck, reports were

offering a solution such as banning "cosmetic pesticides" is insidious, particularly so when the pesticides can not proven to be at fault. Those creating these fears claim to have the answer, a watered down version of the United Nations Precautionary Principle: “When the activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken ….” The UN version of the principle (the Rio Declaration of 1992) declares that the activity must create “serious and irreversible” harm to be considered under this principle. This more sensible definition is not the one generally used by those using scare tactics. Simply paraphrased, the Principle states that if something threatens to do harm, eliminate it. Such an all encompassing statement, if taken literally, would have us ban ladders (you might fall off), and would never have allowed airplanes to get off the ground (you might crash). It is the leading competent authority, the regulatory body of the PMRA (not unqualified, anti-

produced and lackadaisically set aside to gather dust. The merry-go-round slipped quietly back to its starting point and here we are, set to go again. All the while that we’ve been bravely going up and down, around and around, the rest of the world has finally started moving forward. People are gradually realizing that dandelions are a far lesser evil than potential cancers, that corporate interests have unduly influenced both our public policy and our perceptions of what entails civic beauty and that the burden of proof should be on pesticide companies to prove that their products are safe rather than on us to prove they’re not. Twenty-two communities throughout the province have pulled their ponies off the turntable and are making real progress towards reclaiming that safe, caring, nurturing community status. My hope is that the citizens of Vernon will make a similar choice and act by voicing their disgust at the lip service that our mayor and councillors seem content to pay to this important issue. Tom Carlson

pesticide groups), that should be in charge of deciding what products are safe enough when applied properly. The method of misleading the public in a debate based on fear is shameful, and bullying. Don’t lose your right on unfounded science (to date). I don’t have all the answers. I follow the regulations (integrated pest management) put in front of me by those who are there to protect the health of the community. I do not like that I now have to lobby the government to not ban "cosmetic’" pesticides that have been registered by the proper authority and certified as safe to use. I’m certain that there will be many opinions sent in to the B.C. government during the consultation process. I will send in mine with as little qualifications as I have, realizing that any decision on pesticides should be based on science, as defined by real scientists. If you are opposed to a prohibition of the pesticides you use, fill in the short form at http://www.iepma. ca/noban.html Henry van der Molen, Supergreen Lawn and Tree Care

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The City of Vernon is drawing sharp criticism over long-term planning in one neighbourhood. About 85 people attended a public hearing on the draft Bella Vista West neighbourhood plan Monday, and most of them accused the city of ignoring them. “It’s like the planning department paid lip service to the community’s input,” said resident David Bissett. “I’m stunned we’re discussing the same draft plan my neighbourhood indicated six months ago was unacceptable,” added Catherine Cookson. Some also wondered why the public hearing was held at the Schubert Centre and not at the Deer Park Restaurant in the Tronson Road area. “We feel disadvantaged that we had to come into town to speak to our elected officials,” said Lew Rossner, president of the Phoenix Estates strata. Specific concerns arose about a developer’s plans for upwards of 134 apartment-style units on three acres. “It does not meet the current or future community needs,” said Isabel Furtado, Lakeview Estates Community Association president. Among the concerns are the area doesn’t have sufficient services to handle that density and considerable traffic will be created on Bella Vista Road. “Development within the form and character of the neighbourhood is the issue at hand,” said Cookson, adding that single-family units are preferred. Rossner suggests the city swap land with the developer so a highdensity development can be built downtown and the Bella Vista site can become park. “We don’t want to stand in the way of reasonable development. Our desire was to find compromise but we were never contacted

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Vernon taxpayers could join forces with the police to support opportunities for youth. The city is considering a request from the local detachment to provide at least $1,000 a year to the Jean Minguy Memorial RCMP Youth Academy. “It’s a way of introducing our kids to the RCMP,� said Coun. Bob Spiers. “It encourages some

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again,� said Spiers. “They cut off schools from gaming grants.� The goal is to develop consistent funding for the program. “We are approaching our local community partners for support,� said Supt. Reg Burgess in a letter to the city. “I will be asking my neighbour detachments, Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops, to seek similar consistent support in their communities.� About seven busi-

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Friday, March 26, 2010 - The Morning Star A15

News FAN APPRECIATION TURN OUT THE LIGHTS FOR EARTH HOUR SAT, MARCH 27, 2010 FROM 8:30 - 9:30 PM Show your support at www.earthhourcanada.org Join millions around the world by participating in Earth Hour.

Join us at the Bean Scene for an evening of acoustic music with Peter and Jayme McKillop. Celebrate this international event by saving power for one hour on March 27. Then participate by reducing your emissions throuhout the year.

ENJOY A GIRLS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH – SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH

Bring Your Girlfriends to Predator Ridge for a retreat full of fun, food and fashion.

MARK BRETT/PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS

Hard-hat Vernon Viper fans cheer the team’s first goal in Wednesday’s playoff game against the host Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The visitors shut out Penticton 5-0 to take a 3-1 series lead in the BCHL Interior Conference finals. The hard-hat brigade, made up mainly of energized Australians working at Silver Star, are gaining new members each game. Two bus-loads of Viper fans made the trek Wednesday.

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A16 Friday, March 26, 2010 - The Morning Star

Friday, March 26, 2010 - The Morning Star A17

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2010 Subaru Outback PZEV

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AWD, auto., A/C, cruise

$32,495 2009 SUBARU $2500 LEGACY PREMIER $ 29,995 3.0R SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

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17,495 V8, leather, sunroof

$24,495 TRADE-IN VALUE $2500 DISCOUNT

21,995

2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT-TRAC LTD

$25,495 TRADE-IN VALUE $2500 DISCOUNT SALE PRICE

$

22,995

2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5

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$16,995 $2500

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$

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2005 SUBARU LEGACY SE SEDAN

$16,995 $2500

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

14,495

STK #U2305862

STK #UU244170

4 door, auto., all power options, keyless entry

2007 VOLVO S40 2.4i SEDAN

$21,995 TRADE-IN VALUE $2500 DISCOUNT SALE PRICE

$

19,495

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL

$12,995 TRADE-IN VALUE $2500 DISCOUNT SALE PRICE

$

10,495

STK #U4314088

STK #U7212400

STK #UN712202

STK #UG516691

AWD, auto., loaded, local car

Sedan, auto., loaded, AWD

Auto., loaded with leather, 4X4

5 speed, sunroof, low kms, AWD

SALE PRICE

$19,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

$

STK #UUA16119

Andree Kosmino Sales & Lease

2005 SUBARU OUTBACK LTD 3.0R

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

Sunroof, DVD, 20” chrome wheels, 4X4 SALE PRICE

$

$19,995 $2500

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STK #U1350877

Gerry Robinson Sales Manager

2006 CHEVY LT 1500 CREW CAB Z71 4X4

2005 MERCEDES BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR

17,495

2007 SUBARU Gerry Robinson LEGACY 2.5 SE Sales Manager

SALE PRICE

$19,995 $2500McDonald Duncan

TRADE-IN VALUE

DISCOUNT Andree Kosmino Subaru Saleswoman $

17,495

Subaru Salesman

2007 NISSAN TITAN KING CAB

Dan Skrypnyk Subaru Salesman

SALE PRICE

$28,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

26,495

2007 SUBARU IMPREZA SE

SALE PRICE

$18,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

16,495

You deserve the best and you’ll get it when you buy pre-owned at Hilltop Subaru. Buy a select pre-owned vehicle and you’ll get a

LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

Duncan McDonald Sales & Lease

Sean Miller Business Office

that lasts for as long as you own the vehicle.* Comfort, confidence and a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty.

2007 FORD TAURUS SE

STK #UA108193

STK #UL488985

STK #UN149494

STK #U5M41623

Auto., loaded

Only 35,000 kms

Auto., loaded

Auto., loaded

SALE PRICE

$13,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

11,495

2005 NISSAN SENTRA

SALE PRICE

$11,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

9,495

2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING

SALE PRICE

$10,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

8,495

2006 MAZDA 6 GT SPORT WAGON $

SALE PRICE

$16,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

14,495

4407 27th Street Vernon 1-800-663-6430 www.hilltopsubaru.com 1-250-542-2324

Bi-weekly payments are based on 60 month term @ 5.49% with your $2500 trade value discount applied. On approved credit, see dealer for complete details.

Subaru Sales Team

Andrew Hoglund Hyundai Salesman

Hetty-Jo Schultz Hyundai Saleswoman

Bruce Townsend Hyundai Salesman

2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG

2007 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT

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UD105058

2009 FORD FOCUS SE

JAPANESE ENGINEERED VEHICLES STANDARD WITH

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††

Steven Daschuk Hyundai Salesman

$18,995 TRADE-IN VALUE $2500 DISCOUNT

28,000 kms, just arrived, extra clean

5.4L, 86,000 kms, auto., PW, PL, A/C

16,495

$13,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

SALE PRICE

15,495

$

Leather, On-Star, 7 psgr, DVD

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL

UED79225

SALE PRICE

$

11,495

$

$12,995 $2500

10,495

Bluetooth, auto., 24,000 kms

$

13,495

2006 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5 GT

UH539206

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

3 door, 5 speed, AC, power everything

$15,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

2009 HYUNDAI SONATA GL

UU007040 SALE PRICE

UW252010 SALE PRICE

$17,995 TRADE-IN VALUE $2500 DISCOUNT

SALE PRICE

U4203435

$17,995 $2500

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

15,495

$

Very clean car

$28,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

Auto., leather, turbo, very rare, 33,000 kms

$

26,495

You deserve the best and you’ll get it when you buy pre-owned at Vernon Hyundai . Buy a select pre-owned vehicle and you’ll get a

VERNON

LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY that lasts for as long as you own the vehicle.* Comfort, confidence and a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty.

2006 BUICK ALLURE CX

2008 FORD EXPLORER XLT

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL

2007 SATURN AURA XE

U1201803

UUA23191

UU073875

UF239160

SALE PRICE

$12,995 $2500

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

Just arrived, great car, loaded

$

$25,995 $2500

10,495

7 psgr., satellite radio, loaded

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY “HYBRID”

$

23,495

$

$21,495 $2500

18,995

SALE PRICE

AWD, 8 psgr., loaded

$

23,995

$16,995 $2500

SALE PRICE

14,495

Just arrived, low kms

$

“2007 Car of the Year” Very clean

$

10,495

2007 FORD FOCUS SE

2006 MAZDA 6 GT

UW136718

U5M41623

$12,995 $2500

SALE PRICE

10,495

$16,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

Wagon, sunroof, loaded

$

14,495

2002 ACURA 3.2 TL

2002 ACURA RSX “PREMIUM” UC801763

$22,495 $2500

19,995

$

$12,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

DVD, sunroof, lift kit, 20” wheels

SALE PRICE

UA802209

$11,995 $2500

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

Leather, 5 speed, sunroof

9,495

$11,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

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$

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2002 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

2002 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

2001 CHEVY MALIBU LS

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY CE

UC106324

UC862088

U6192055

U0014950

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TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

Auto., 4 cylinder

10,495

SALE PRICE

C8187123

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$

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2004 CHEVY COLORADO LT

US624247

4.7L, crew cab, tonneau cover, very clean, must see

$

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

2006 DODGE DAKOTA

SALE PRICE

“HATCH”, 3 door, A/C, auto., low kms

UJ110976

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

Very fuel efficient, no recalls

$12,995 $2500

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

2008 SATURN OUTLOOK XE

UU002495

SALE PRICE

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

$9,995 $2500

SALE PRICE

7,495

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

5 speed, very fuel efficient

$

$7,995 $2500

5,495

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

$

V6, extra clean

$6,995 $2500

4,495

SALE PRICE

TRADE-IN VALUE DISCOUNT

4 cylinder, auto., well equipped

$

$9,995 $2500

7,495

4608 27th Street Vernon 1-877-202-3434 www.vernonhyundai.com 1-250-275-4004 * †Offer valid on all vehicles except those valued under $5,000. Some restrictions may apply, see dealer for full details. Promotion not included with any other promotions. All vehicle prices plus applicable taxes.

DL6371


A18 Friday, March 26, 2010 - The Morning Star

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News TALENTED KIDS CORY BIALECKI/MORNING STAR

Brandon Schmor brought Jerry Lee Lewis back to life Saturday night during a very energetic performance that rocked the crowd while taking part in the Our Kids Have Talent competition at the Vernon Recreation Complex Auditorium.

4407-29th Street Vernon 250-549-1221

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Friday, March 26, 2010 - The Morning Star A19

Prices are falling at Beachcomber Home Leisure ...thanks to a strong Canadian dollar! PerspecƟves Queen Bed

Blackstone Queen Bed

Was $639.97

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Now: $489.95

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Night Stand

3-drawer Night Stand

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Queen Supreme Eurotop MaƩress & Boxspring Was $1029.99 Now: $499.95

7-piece Arlington Dining

5-piece Arlington Gathering

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Now: $599.95

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Side Server

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5-piece D670 Gathering

7-piece D670 Dining

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Buīet Was $799.97 Now: $599.95

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Santa Barbara Loveseat Was $899.97 Now: $689.95 Club Chair

Swivel Rocker Chair

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Zigguarat 48” Granite Firepit

Yacht Club 48” Square Firepit Was $2499.97 Now:

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250-542-3399

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A20 Friday, March 26, 2010 - The Morning Star

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News

Police warn of mail scam Morning Star Staff

Enderby RCMP are advising of a mail fraud scam after a resident lost a considerable sum of money. The resident told police they received correspondence from a company which showed a website ending in .net, and gave a Toronto address and phone number. The person was requested to comment on money transfer services by sending money, and then completing a questionnaire. A bank draft in the amount of nearly $3,000 is sent to the person and they are told to keep a fee, then transfer the rest to a fictitious relative in order to judge this financial institution’s efficiency. The bank draft cheque, according to the police, looks to be fairly believable in

condition. It is signed and stamped, and drawn on what is said to be a bank in Toronto. After the transaction was completed, the victim then received word back from their bank indicating that the bank draft they deposited was fraudulent, and that the victim was responsible for what had been deposited. That money was removed from their accounts. Police said in this case, the relative the money was sent to first was in England, and

when a second request was received, the fictitious relative was said to be in London, Ont. Enderby RCMP want to warn everyone that no reputable company operates in an underhanded, or questionable manner, as a course of every day common business practice. These fake companies use voice mail, fake people, faxes, addresses and names. And while they may bear a resemblance to a national company, or even use a national company’s name

OPEN HOUSE SAT., MARCH 27, 1-3

(including Canada Revenue Agency) or a bank, a person has to be aware of warning signs, and use common sense with all dealings. Contact the Better Business Bureau to question anything regarding suspicious offerings, check the Internet, and report these incidents to the RCMP.

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News

Lake Country residents satisfied with collection system CHRIS LAW Black Press

Lake Country council has heard about Central Okanagan residents’ attitudes towards the yard waste collection program implemented last year. The Central Okanagan Regional District’s yard waste survey was answered by 423 people, including 75 from Lake Country. Of the respondents from Lake Country, 26 per cent live on properties larger than one acre. Peter Rotheisler, regional waste reduction supervisor, says that in general people on the new system are happy with the new collection method. However, he added that Lake Country remains somewhat less satisfied in comparison to the region’s other municipalities. The most common problems identified with the new bin-based collection system, both in Lake Country and throughout the region, are that the bins are too small and that biweekly collection is too infrequent. Coun. Geoff Greenwell said the problems are especially apparent in spring and fall when pine needles start to pile up, creating

a fire hazard. He asked Rostheisler and the regional district

to explore options to remove that hazard. The report was

commissioned by the regional district and carried out by Schroeder

Research. It focused only on the yard waste compo-

nent of waste collection, as Rotheisler says that problems related to the

transition for garbage and recycling have been nominal.

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Vipers look to put away Penticton GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff

PENTICTON – The Vernon Vipers made up for a mediocre night of even-strength hockey by putting on a spectacular special teams clinic against the Vees Wednesday night. The Snakes made Penticton pay for a lack of discipline by going 3-for-7 on the powerplay to earn a 5-0 win in Game 4 of their best-of-seven B.C. Hockey League Interior Conference final at South Okanagan Events Centre. They even managed to score shorthanded on a sensational solo effort by Mike Collins midway through the third period. After winning a foot race to a loose puck in the neutral zone, the Boston product faked out a Penticton defender with a time-bending toe drag before beating netminder Sean Bonar with a high backhand. Penticton, who suffered their first home loss of the playoffs, were unsuccessful in four powerplay attempts. The Vipers hold a 3-1 edge in the series, and will look to end the Vees’ season tonight at Wesbild Centre. If necessary, Game 6 would go Saturday in Penticton, and Game 7 would return to Wesbild Sunday (all games 7 p.m.). The Vees won 4-0 in Game 3 with Bonar earning first star with 37 saves. “We had an opportunity to steal one in this building tonight and now we get to go home and we’ve got a pretty good stranglehold on this series,” said Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner. “It’s not over by a long shot, but going home up 3-1 is a good thing. “That hockey team is not going to roll over for us; we’re going to have to go out and earn everything we get.” Despite the lopsided score, the Vipers weren’t at their best in front of 2,171 fans. Both teams looked nervous early, making uncharacteristic turnovers. Bryce Kakoske’s first two goals of the post-season, both set up by linemate Jonathan Milhouse, seemed to steady Vernon’s composure. “You look at the games Penticton and Vernon play against each other and they’re usually played a little bit better,” said Ferner. “We were physical, we paid attention to details, but I think we came out a bit nervous. “We needed everybody tonight, and everybody came,” added Ferner, a comment that could have easily applied to the two boisterous bus loads of yellow hard hat-wearing Vernon fans that made the trip south. Both goalies were tested early as Vernon’s Connor Jones tried a one-handed poke to beat Bonar (23 saves), but hit the post in the first minute. Shortly after, Vernon keeper Graeme Gordon (21 saves) had trouble handling Matt Paltridge’s shot from inside the blueline, with the puck trickling dangerously through the crease. Gordon has four shutouts in his last six games, and Ferner praised the North Vancouver product for bouncing back from an injury that kept him out of the lineup late in the regular season. “He’s found his game. He was our best player tonight... a couple of those saves were just phenomenal. He has that ability, he’s in the zone right now and that’s good for our hockey team.” Milhouse set up Kakoske’s first goal by burning defenceman Joey Laleggia before feeding his linemate for a one-timer from the slot at 7:31 of the first period. Early in the second period, Milhouse fired a shot from the sidewall, with Kakoske redirecting it five-hole. Kakoske, a

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Vernon’s Sahir Gill (front) tries to elude the Vees’ Beau Bennett during Game 4 of the BCHL Interior Conference final Wednesday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. The Vipers won 5-0 to earn a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Vernon product, says the Vipers’ scoring depth has been one of the keys to this series. “It’s awesome to not have to rely on just one line all the time. Our line (Milhouse and Dylan Walchuk) has been playing great the whole time, even though we haven’t really been putting up numbers, but it’s starting to come. “This is a hard building to play in, so we just had to come out hard and know they’d come back. We just kept pushing and it worked out well tonight.” Penticton responded with a solid second period, earning a two-minute stint of pressure in Vernon’s end after Gordon (third star) made an acrobatic diving save to rob Garrett Milan on his doorstep. The veteran keeper lost his stick and borrowed defenceman Adam Thompson’s blade while they were hemmed in

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Connor Reeves (above) charges down the moguls course at the Canada Post Canadian Series Freestyle Frenzy last weekend at Silver Star; Left: Garret Wiltshire does a front flip in the bottom air of the mogul course.

Garret airs double gold in Canada Post Series Morning Star Staff

CanWest team member Garret Wiltshire delighted the home crowd with a double-gold performance at the Canada Post Canadian Series Freestyle Frenzy single and dual mogul competitions last weekend at Silver Star. Under blue sky conditions Saturday, Wiltshire edged fellow team member Andrew Pool for gold in the singles competition. “I just laid down my run and everybody else laid down their run and my run was the best,” said Wiltshire. In other single moguls competition, Silver Star Freestyle Ski Club’s Connor Reeves was 19th, Mark Heinmiller earned 27th and Jordan Cario rated 31st. In Sunday’s dual run, Wiltshire edged Alberta’s Luke Ulsifer for top spot. Reeves skied a smart run to finish seventh in the qualifying round before being knocked out in the finals by Paul Passek of Ontario, who went on to take bronze. Cario, Heinmiller and Pool were 23rd, 25th and 28th respectively. Chief of course, Chris Reeves praised Silver Star for their continued support of this event. “Without the support of Silver Star and all the parent volunteers this event would not have happened,” he said. Meanwhile, Vernon’s Jon Versteeg continued his recent slopestyle success at the Coor’s Light You Look Good Riders Cup slopestyle competition last weekend at Mount Seymour in North

Vancouver. A week after earning a $3,500 payday at the Telus Triple Challenge in Blue Mountain, Ont., Versteeg pocketed another $2,000 for his firstplace finish in the pro men’s division at Seymour. Versteeg will be at Silver Star this weekend for the fifth annual Throwdown, Showdown, Hoedown competition, which features both open and amateur categories. The freestyle club will then host the B.C. Freestyle Championships over the Easter weekend (April 1-4) at Silver Star. The event includes single and dual moguls for youth and super youth, big air and slopestyle competitions. For more information, click on the Activities/ Events tab at www.skisilverstar.com. Meanwhile, the freestyle club will hold a major fundraiser Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Seaton School gym. The club is calling it ‘Everything But Ski Sport Swap & Sale.’ “It’s a great chance to either clear out the garage and storage area of unused sports equipment or pick up some new gear,” said Carla Peters of the freestyle club. “We are modeling the event after the ski swap idea and have taken the same idea to all other sports.” Items from various sports may be dropped off for consignment Friday, April 9 between 4-8 p.m. at the Seaton gym. The club will take a 20 per cent commission.

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Duo rates U18 invite KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Cassie Bosworth hired a personal hockey instructor. Alex Gowie helped the ThompsonOkanagan Rockets win the B.C. Midget Tier 1 Female Hockey Championships in Prince George. Both routes worked for the Vernon minor hockey products as they made the grade at a district Under 18 identification camp last weekend in Princeton. A total of 20 players were selected. Bosworth, a 16-year-old defenceman, and Gowie, a 17-year-old winger, now go to the B.C. Cup starting April 21 in Duncan. They will play a six-team jamboree-style tournament with the top 50 players chosen to try out for Team B.C. over the May long weekend in Salmon Arm. That team will later play in the 2011 Canada Winter Games, Feb. 11-27, in Nova Scotia, where the national U18 squad will be selected. “I blew my knee in the fitness testing but I still played both games,” said Bosworth, a Grade 10 VSS student. “It took me a while to get in the groove. My dad (Mike) videoed the games and we watched it Saturday night and picked up some things.” Bosworth focused on keeping her feet moving and closing the gap defensively in the Sunday game. She credits Mike Burke of the Okanagan Training Rink with giving her the moxy to show well in Princeton. “Mike Burke definitely took me there. I couldn’t have done it without him. He

helped me a lot with everything, my shooting, deking, everything. He worked with me until I felt comfortable. He dedicated so much time one-on-one with me.” Said Burke: “She worked really, really hard and I had faith she would make the team. We worked on changing speeds, getting quicker feet, stickhandling, passing and we really worked on her shot.” Bosworth, who also enjoys horseback riding with her mom and Lakeside Printing Warriors Midget hockey coach, Christine, said her mom has taught her lots of stuff over the past nine years of hockey. Cassie, who hopes to secure a scholarship, even gets out and plays women’s hockey with her mom’s Vixens team. “I am very proud of how Cassie has developed through minor hockey, and if I have played a small part in her success today, that makes me happy,” said Christine. “We have shared some incredible hockey highs and hockey lows throughout the years. Now that she is older we have had the chance to play together in a few games with my hockey team. There’s nothing better than looking up in a game and seeing she has my back.” Gowie scored once in the provincial final as the Rockets iced the Kootenay Wildcats 8-2, and then headed to the Island for the U18 camp for the second straight year. “They said I have a lot speed and I use it well driving to the net,” said Gowie, a Grade 11 VSS student. “The head coach (Mark Elders) was my assistant coach with the

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Cassie Bosworth (left) and Alex Gowie will attend the B.C. Under 18 Cup next month in Duncan. Rockets so they knew who I was.” The Rockets will meet the Alberta champions in a best-of-three regional series next Easter weekend at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna. The winner goes to the Esso Cup nationals in Regina. Gowie has been playing organized hockey for seven years. “I played road hockey and watched my brother (Nick) play roller hockey and decided to try ice hockey. I’m a fast learner so I caught on quick. I like the thrill. It’s way more intense than soccer.” Gowie has been a Rep striker for years, but will join a women’s league soccer club this season so she can focus on hockey.

Vikings earn fourth in B.C. Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s Jacura Trucking Jr. B Vikings finished fourth at 2-3 and won the Fair Play award at the Junior B Ringette Provincials in Penticton last weekend. The Vikings opened Friday by stopping host Penticton 8-2 with Bailee Hopkins and Melanie Wakutz each scoring twice. Singles came from Shelby Munk, Megan Vadnais, Ana Manton and Miya Doige. Whitney Jacura and Terri-Lynn Blatny both had assists. Later that day, the Vikings fell 6-3 to the Fraser Valley. Vernon goals came from by Nicole Williams, Munk assisted by Blatny, and Jacura assisted by Wakutz. On Saturday, the Vikings lost 5-0 to eventual

U16 champion Terrace and then bowed 8-3 to Westside. Wakutz supplied 1+3, while Doige and Briana Ostafie also connected. The Vikes doubled Penticton 4-2 Sunday to claim fourth place. Jacura managed a pair of goals with assists to Munk and Wakutz. Manton scored from Doige and Ostafie converted a feed from Williams. Defensive players Ostafie, Doige, Dinushi Fernando and Kaylee Barss, along with goalie Sarah Semph, played outstanding all weekend. Sue Barss is head coach of the Vikings, while assistants are Randy Semph, Lesley Williams and Mallory Sisson. 4th Annual

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The Rockets went 6-0 at the provincials. Gowie was the lone Vernon player on the team, made up of mainly Kelowna and Kamloops talent. “You could put any of our lines out and you wouldn’t have to match,” said Gowie, who is also eyeing a scholarship. Added her head coach Sylvain Leone: “She’s got good speed and the ability to change gears and show a nice level of speed. She’s also a strong defensive player.” Gowie may play for the Pursuit of Excellence team based out of Lake Country or the Richmond Pacific Steelers, both travel teams where she could get prime exposure from university recruiters.


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Ackeral ready to roll in E-town KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Kane Ackeral likes to use some positive mental imagery when he’s on a roll at the bowling alley. Things have been mighty clear for the 18-year-old lately. He begins play today in the National Youth Challenge Fivepin Championships in Edmonton after reeling off a pair of recent 400 games. The Fulton grad, bowling for Hammer Time, tossed nine strikes in a row for a sizzling 408 Monday night at Lincoln Lanes. Two weeks earlier, in the same Monday 7-9 P.M. League, he nailed 10 straight strikes for a 415. “When I bowled my 415, I just went into the last frame and pictured my last strike and didn’t think of the frame ahead of me,” said Ackeral, who works at Interior Bottle & Freight. “As soon as you starting thinking too much, you’re in trouble.”

Ackeral, who competes in a Sunday mixed league as well, got support Monday from his Hammer Time teammates Drew Soroka, Jamie Schnyder and Candice Massey. He goes into the nationals as the No. 3 seed on the B.C. team. He compiled a 2,049 total over eight games at the provincial finals last November at Grandview Lanes in Vancouver. “After the first four games, I was 25th out of 30,” he said. “After that, I kept working at it, figured out what I was doing wrong and fixed them. I rolled three straight 300 games (353,366, 307) to finish strong.” Tyler Desabrais of Penticton and Tyler Ford of Port Coquitlam were the top finishers at the provincials. Tyce Koenig of Vernon was seventh. There are team, singles and match play at the nationals. A snowboarder, Ackeral started in the YBC program at Polson Bowling Centre as a tyke.

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He was so a different dress, and I got the part,� said the actress, dark and evil. Audience members would come up to phoning from Windwood’s tour bus as it made its him and say how wonderful the show was, and he’s way for a rest stop in San Francisco before heading thinking ‘what?’ You have to see the darkness, but you north to B.C. can choose not to absorb it,� said Boycott. Cabaret comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Living her life in a sexually-charged haven of decaCentre April 2. Windwood has been to the local stage dence, and seemingly oblivious to what is happening on a number of occasions, and presented Bye Bye around her, Sally charges into her racy performances, Birdie last year, and before that Little Women and capturing the attention of an American writer Cliff Urban Cowboy the Musical. Bradshaw (played by Vince Oddo). “Cabaret is no small production to move around,� She eventually moves in with Cliff at Fraulein said Brian van Wensem, the Performing Arts Centre’s Schneider’s boarding house, where another sub-story audience development coordinator. “Among the big- ensues about the resident, cheerful whore Fraulein gest productions of the (PAC) society’s 2009-10 sea- Kost, and the gentle, graying Jewish fruit vendor Herr son, the show involves an impressive 20 cast members, Schultz. eight musicians, seven company and 24 local crew “For me personally, it would be hard to be Sally members, two drivers and many front-of-house vol- Bowles in real life. She has a hard time acknowledgunteers to meet the show’s grand requirements.� ing things. She has a blind eye, which is challenging Cabaret is Boycott’s first production with for me,� said Boycott. “I have had to figure out how Windwood. 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Those looking for a creative outlet this spring and summer can find one at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. “Our spring session is beginning with a great selection of classes for both kids and adults,” said VCAC program director Christine Kashuba. The season features a number of new instructors and classes, including Matt Brown teaching drama for both youth and adults, Amber Powell instructing life drawing, River Lewis teaching drawing and contemporary oil painting, Gerard Mulder instructing clay murals and figures, and Joanne Sale teaching block printing. The VCAC, which is run by the North Okanagan Arts Council, also has a full complement of returning instructors, including Tina Siddiqui, Janet Armstrong, Margaret Foster, Melly Oey, Jenny Diller, Terry Dunstan, Patricia Doyle and other. Summer arts camps are also available for those looking for something to do for their kids and themselves. “This summer we are introducing Instant Artifaction for all ages. This is an opportunity for you and your visitors to come and participate in two-hour art sessions where you will learn it, make it, and take it,” said Kashuba. “It’s also an opportunity for you to come and test out something you’ve always wanted to try such as plein air painting, stained glass creations, weaving, fimo sculpture, mixed media or knitting.” All activities, classes, workshops and camps require pre-registration. “We are so excited to be able to offer such a varied selection of artistic adventures for you to come and experience,” said VCAC executive director Lynne Hossay. Information and registration is available at www. vernonarts.ca.

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ART SHOWS CHIMO ART GALLERY & FRAMESHOP 3011-28th St. Vernon, 549-4652. West Coast art and Haida art exhibition all through March, featuring local and B.C. artists’ work in a variety of mediums and forms such as paintings, prints and carvings. All original art and all new pieces. COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Vernon Camera Club presents its latest exhibition and photography sale, The Photographic Eye, now through April. Show is available for viewing before and during intermission at ticketed shows. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Eighth annual winter art show with 26 eclectic and talented western Canadian artists working in a variety of mediums, styles, forms and emphasis. Open for viewing every Wednesday and Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment for remainder of the winter season. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. Current exhibitions include White Edge by Susan Bizecki, Time Machine, Earth and Water by Kevin Michael Witzke, Barbara Harder-Lutz’ Sketches at the Beaches of Fehmarn on the NOAA Members Wall and recent paintings by Jean MacDougall on the street level Window Gallery. Closing reception is this Saturday at 7 p.m. Exhibition ends Thursday. KALAMALKA VERTIGO Vernon’s Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College presents Corporeal Fancies - sensitively-executed, biomorphically-inspired mixed media drawings by Tia McLennan, who is completing her BFA at the Nova Scotia School of Art and Design. The gallery is located just past the college lecture theatre in the main building adjacent to the college office. OKANAGAN ARTISTS OF CANADA Annual Spring Celebrations Art Show and Sale of original art will be held at the Best Western Vernon Lodge –– opening reception is April 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. and show continues April 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, visit the news section at www.okanaganartistsleague.ca. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Fourth annual winter art show features all original art, local artists and all new pieces. VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, (250) 542-6243. Celebrate B.C. Arts & Culture Week April 19 to 23 at the VCAC with Artists Anonymous: works created by local artists in an 8-by-8 inch format. The works are displayed during the week and are sold for $50 each at the centre’s masquerade-themed gala, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. New exhibition by Jim Kalnin, One Planet, runs to May 20. Kalnin gives an artist talk about his exhibition at the gallery tonight at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. The Vernon school district elementary school exhibition, Art from the Heart, runs to April 15.

CONCERTS LIVE FROM THE MET Transmitted live in HD from New York’s Metropolitan Opera House is Ambroise Thomas’s French romantic opera Hamlet, Saturday at Vernon’s Galaxy Cinemas. Starts at 10 a.m. General admission is $23.05, senior $19.90 and child is $13.60 available at the box office. Info at www.cineplex.com/events. HAPPY BIRTHDAY OSO The Okanagan Symphony celebrates 50 years of entertaining valley audiences with the finest classical orchestral music, Saturday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Former living conductors and players will perform a repertoire that spans the ages. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $42 for adults, $36 for seniors and $16 for a student/child, available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS Charity Van Gameren Studios and Lights of Broadway present an evening of non-stop Broadway hits, Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Vernon Community Music School or at the door. All proceeds benefit Lights of Broadway’s spring musical The Sound of Music.

DANCES VERNON SINGLES CLUB invites all singles to get out of the house and come join us for a dance Saturday. It will be held at the Schubert Centre 3505-30th Ave. from 8 p.m. to midnight with the live sounds of Sierra. Light lunch served at 10:30 included with admission. Admission is $9 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Tickets at the door. More more info. contact James at 275-0789, Eva at 545-1179, or Lottie @ 549-2495.

FILM VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films held at the Vernon Towne Cinema, 2910 30th Ave. Monday is Pedro Almodóvar’s Broken Embraces, featuring Penelope Cruz. Shows at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $6 each, available in advance at the Towne box office or the Bean Scene.

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Kamloops artist Trevor Caswell, whose latest CD, Folksinger Blues, was nominated for blues recording of the year at the 2009 B.C. Interior Music Awards, performs a mix of songs from his new CD and earlier singer/songwriter material at Gallery Vertigo tonight at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 for North Okanagan Artist Alternative members, and $15 for non-members, available at the gallery. THE SUN RECORDS STORY Good Rockin’ Tonight: The Sun Records Story is the official and exclusive touring show of the famed Memphis-based record label that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and more. It comes to the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 general, $25 students/seniors, and $92 group of four. Call (250) 766-9309 for reservations/info. CABARET Life is a Cabaret when Windwood Theatricals returns to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 2 with Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical, set in 1931 Berlin. Starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40/ adult, $37/senior, $35/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. TRINITY CHANCEL CHOIR/ARK TRIO Two events at Trinity United Church feature the 35-voice Trinity Chancel Choir with guest soloists performing Good Friday, April 2. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by good will offering. The Ark Trio perform all-Canadian content in concert April 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Children under six are free. Tickets are available at the church or by calling Lindy at 250-549-2623. INTERIOR MINI MEET Everyone is invited to attend the Interior Mini Meet April 10 at Trinity United Church at 1 p.m. Features pipe bands from Kelowna, Kamloops, Shuswap and Vernon (Kalamalka Highlanders, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary, and the Arran Campbell Memorial Youth Band), plus Highland dancers and a demonstration of Scottish country dancers. Refreshment booth, judged competitions, massed bands and a good time for everyone. No admission charge. For more information, contact Paul at 250-260-3151. ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER EXPERIENCE The Okanagan Symphony presents a blockbuster program of Andrew Lloyd Webber show-stoppers April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Features soloist Michael Hope, as well as special guest Vernon soprano Melina Moore, singing the hits from Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Evita, Beauty & the Beast and more. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $16 for student/ child at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca COUNTERPOINT Local adult concert choir, under the direction of Coreen Smith, teams up with the Richmond Chorus, under the direction of Brigid Coult, as they make Vernon one of their Spring tour destinations April 11 at Trinity United Church at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, children under 12 free, available from choir members and Shear Dimensions (across from downtown Safeway) and at the door.

ABBEYFIELD COFFEE HOUSE Next coffee house is Saturday at the Falkland Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Children 12 and under free. Dessert and non-alcoholic beverages avail. All proceeds to Abbeyfield Salmon River House Society, ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong 546-6642. Every Wednesday and Thursday is a rockin’ jam session hosted by local guitar great Rudi Strauss at 9 p.m. ARMSTRONG INN (Saxon Pub), 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. BLENZ COFFEE (formerly Portillo’s) 2706-30th Ave., 545-9599. Open mic night every Monday (even holidays) has moved inside for fall and winter season, 7-10 p.m. Hosted by Rory. Limited seating. Sign up early. BLUEGRASS JAMS Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7 until 9:30 p.m. Bring your acoustic stringed instrument, your voice, or both, and join the fun. $3 drop in fee. Call Sid at 250-549-1024. BLUE HERON PUB 7673 Okanagan Landing Road, 542-5550. Jam night with Cathy Ann Wells is every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. CLIFFS BISTRO & PUB Enderby, by the bridge. Open mic first and third Wednesday. Contact Ellie at 546-3795. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. Every third Saturday of the month. Musicians and spoken word artists can sign up at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. Music starts at 7:15. Coffee and goodies available by donation. Admission is $3 at the door. For info. call Sid at 250549-1024. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Karaoke every Thursday and Saturday. Friday night DJ. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda every Wednesday and Sunday night. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. LAKE COUNTRY OPEN MIC is held on the first Sunday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country. LUMBY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 167 2016 Miller St. (250) 547-2338. Karaoke tonight at 8 p.m. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 - 27th St, 542-3321. Jam every Sunday, hosted by Tim Reardon and Orio. Starts at 7 p.m. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4607 - 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Come out for a free, fun afternoon of jammin’ Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring your musical instrument and join us for toe tappin’ tunes and songs you love to dance to.

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Arts LIVE MUSIC VENUES ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 5463056. Salmon Armenians are back to play classic rhythm, soul and blues tonight. Call for tickets. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 46th Ave, 542-3277. In the Spitfire Lounge tonight and Saturday are the High Plain Drifters. Troy Mitchell presents Hypnotixxx, a bust-a-gut comedy evening where you are part of the show in The Hangar tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Libra Love Boutique or call 250-306-9235. BLUE HERON PUB 7673 Okanagan Landing Road, 542-5550. Background instrumental guitar music by Les Copeland every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Comedic hypnotist Sebastian Steel entertains Saturday. His unique style and showmanship has led to a number of accomplishments that include the longest running venue show in Canada. Call the café for reservations. LUMBY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 167 2016 Miller St. (250) 5472338. The Amazing Flying Honky Tonk Country and Western Jukebox Band will be at the Lumby Legion April 3 from 8 p.m. to midnight for a dancing good time. Come down and party with Tex Copeland and

Professor Paul on guitars, Charlie Fisher on drums, plus many guest stars. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Saturday is Okanagan favourite Don Ross and friends, playing swing and oldies. Doors open at 7:15. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 ($14 for Vernon Jazz Society members) at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 25. 4607 - 29th Street, behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Dance to the great music of Pam Ferens, a regular at the Summerland legion who is visiting Vernon for the first time tonight and Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Come early for dinner and bring your friends to join the party.

UPCOMING SINFONIETTA The Brigham Young University Idaho Chamber Orchestra (SinFun-Yet-Uh) performs April 16, 7 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $15, available at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, ticketseller.ca All proceeds will go to the Vernon Community Music School. VERNON COMMUNITY SINGERS presents Songs of Earth, Sea and Sky, April 16 at 7 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Tickets are $10 from choir members, Pepper’s Roadhouse Grill and the Schubert Centre.

Gone but not forgotten In 1969, there was talk about early 20th century psychic Edgar Cayce’s aster’s approaching, so it’s prediction about the re-emergence time to consider resurrection of the lost continent of Atlantis. and divinity. This was set off by the discovery off We’ll start a mini-series the coast of Bermuda of based on holy martyrs of underwater structures and a different faith –– rock formations that had the and roll. Three early figappearance of being manures will be observed: Jimi made. Hence the title and Hendrix, Elvis Presley and subject matter of Hendrix’s Jim Morrison, all of whom own “lost” song, Valleys of have new product out. Neptune. Part 1 is on Jimi This album gives a Hendrix, the patron saint glimpse into Hendrix’s work Dean Gordon-Smith of the electric guitar: rock ethic and studio methods and roll’s ground zero circa ‘69, a transitional year for him. instrument. The mixes and sound quality are The Hendrix family estate has clear and sparse, with none of the released a new album, Valleys of spacey experimentation of his classic Neptune, and Jimi’s been dead nearly work. 40 years. See GUITAR on page B8 Jimi Hendrix: Valleys of Neptune

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Arts Guitar hero is still a legend Continued from page B7 The music is clean, with a strong emphasis on rhythmic guitar work, showing how free-form and fluid Hendrix was. Some of this material is remarkable for being the last studio recordings of the original Experience lineup (Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell on bass and drums respectively), but we really don’t need to hear re-recordings of classics like Fire, Stone Free and Red House. These may have been studio warm-ups that happen to have been recorded. Other tracks by the trio reveal themselves to be transitional demo recordings of songs fully realized and released on earlier albums. These are Ships Passing Through the Night as Night Bird Flying, and Lullaby For the Summer as Ezy Rider, both on the album Cry of Love released in 1971. The familiarity continues on Bleeding Heart, Lover Man, the Cream cover Sunshine of Your Love and Hear My Train ‘a Comin’, which are all Hendrix concert staples also in different form on earlier releases. The only real discoveries are the laid-back instrumental Crying Blue Rain and the title track, which to

the discerning listener, appeared in a section of Hendrix’s Woodstock set as part of an improvisation. That piece of music has been circulated for years (in yet another demo form) amongst connoisseurs, like so much apocrypha as the Gnostic Gospels or Dead Sea Scrolls. But here, Valleys of Neptune is in its re-mixed, nearly complete form, showcasing flowing chordal work and trippy lyrics; an inspired piece of Aquarian soul-rock from the summer/fall of ’69. Would Hendrix have released this album while he was around? Probably not. The last tracks he completed or had in their semifinished state were on the albums Cry of Love and Rainbow Bridge and other versions appear on the live Hendrix in the West. These were also released posthumously, and so that fact should bear consideration also. In the end, there aren’t any new revelations, and the interest in Valleys of Neptune should find favour with Hendrix devotees and fans (like myself), who can even enjoy listening to off-the-cuff stage banter and tune-ups in recorded concerts. But one thing can’t be denied, it’s Hendrix, so it’s going to sound cool anyway.

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When students in the Global Education program are asked to pick an Independent Directed Studies project, they are required to identify a community and make a significant difference. In selecting a community, it is suggested that they make their project something that is meaningful for them. For Elmaz Bourcet, there was never any question that her project would involve Romania, the country where she was born and spent the first three years of her life in an orphanage. The Grade 11 student is raising money for Romanian orphanages through New Opportunities for Romanian Orphaned Children (NOROC), a Christian-based program that provides for children spiritually, developmentally, socially and medically. There are currently more than 125,000 children in Romanian orphanages. “It’s a bit tough because I want to make a difference and they told us to do something that we’re passionate about,” said Elmaz. Elmaz discovered the work of NOROC when she began the search for her birth mother. Her search ended by finding not only her birth mother but her brother as well, with whom she has been in contact. “What’s happened is they’re running programs in the area of Romania that Elmaz is from,” said her mom, Jane Bourcet. “NOROC tries to support the system. They get grannies who are retired and pay them to go into the orphanage to love the babies, to cuddle them and for school-age kids, they do activities with them so they have more going on. And the oldest orphanage kids help with the younger ones. “I’ve been really impressed with what they’re doing.” According to NOROC, the problems of Romanian orphanages began with the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaucescu. One of his goals was to spread communism by increasing the population of Romania to 30 million by the year 2000. Every woman was required by law to have at least four children — a number later increased to five. Families that had less than three children were taxed heavily. Women were monitored regularly for pregnancy, and did not become eligible for birth control or abortion until the age of 45. Meanwhile, most families were living in small apartments and subsisting on meager incomes. Many parents had no choice but to give their babies over to the state. Ceaucescu

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created state-run orphanages to house the excess children. Orphanages were staffed by the minimum number of people to keep the institution operational, with no consideration given to the developmental needs of the children. Ceaucescu was executed in 1989, ending communism in Romania. Jane said Ceaucescu may be long gone, but it doesn’t mean children aren’t still coming into orphanages. “Birth control is costly, abortions are costly. So what NOROC is trying to do is get the kids out of the orphanage and into foster care. But unless they are planning on paying the folks to be foster parents, it may be more of the same.” Conditions in the orphanages tend to vary depending on the number of aid groups involved in helping. “Elmaz’ brother is receiving support from a Danish family, so the baseline for a Romanian orphanage is still pretty low, and there is no guarantee that he will go to high school, as it’s too expensive. “So they pay for the basics — shelter and food — but it’s pretty minimal.” Jane and her husband have always been open with Elmaz about her roots. Adopted at age three, Elmaz joined her family, which includes the Bourcets’ three sons. “When people would ask me my kids’ names, I guarantee that the second I’d say her name, there had to be an explanation of some kind, as my daughter’s name is much more unusual than my sons’ names,” she said. “It was important to us to keep her name because it’s the name her birth mom gave her.” While over the years Elmaz’ parents have stayed in contact with other families who have adopted children from Romania, the bigger focus over the last few years has been on finding her birth family. For her Grade 12 graduation trip next summer, Elmaz and her mother will make their first trip back to Romania. “Sometimes I just want to go there and take my brother home with me, so it will be hard to see him,” she said. “I definitely get sad when I see what happens to the kids. I’m fortunate to be here. “I’m so excited about going back, but it will be emotional. As much as I’d wanted to avoid meeting my birth family, I’m ready. I haven’t connected with my birth mom, we just know some information about her at this point.” Elmaz came up with the idea of holding a fundraiser at Pepper’s Roadhouse after reading a Morning Star article about the Vernon restaurant and its efforts to provide a space

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Elmaz Bourcet looks at an album of photos of herself as a toddler, shortly after she arrived from Romania to her new home in Coldstream. for non-profit groups. “So I took the opportunity to call them and they are up for it,” she said. “I was nervous about phoning and wrote down what I wanted to say. In the end, I didn’t need to look at my notes because they were great to deal with.” Jane said when her daughter first approached her with the idea of the fundraiser, she was ready to lend her support, and also to begin the planning for a homeland trip. “It can be difficult at times to drum up support depending on what is in the news. Haiti is on people’s minds, and Darfur, and it becomes a bit like child of the month club and charity of the month club,” she said. “But just because Romania isn’t in the news the way it once was doesn’t mean the needs aren’t there. “So if Elmaz is going to put all this time and energy into this, I felt we needed to go back.” Formerly a student at Kalamalka secondary, Elmaz selected Global Ed after hearing

other students rave about the program. “I like helping others and helping the community, and I’ve felt that over the last year, I haven’t been doing as much as I could. “But I couldn’t have done this without all the support I’ve gotten over the years.” Jane is pleased that her daughter is getting the opportunity to see beyond her own community. “The programs and opportunities for kids to be able to give beyond their own community and for the kids to see how things are done elsewhere, to go beyond the Canadian way, it just has to open your mind up. “I’m so proud of what Elmaz is doing, she’s really doing something big. She’s always had a big heart, and she’s always been aware of the bigger picture. It has been cool to make this come together. As a parent you want your kid to succeed and as you watch it unfold and grow for them, you do find that if you set their mind to it, you can succeed.”

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beautiful diamond ring, but I don’t want to be touched. — Getting Anxious Dear Anxious: We’re glad your fiance is mature enough to overlook this. It’s perfectly OK to tell people you have a medical condition and would prefer that they didn’t make physical contact. And it might help to show off your ring by extending your fist, which will discourage people from trying to hold your fingers. You also might be interested to know that the Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org) has developed a minimally invasive surgical procedure for hyperhidrosis that is slightly less “scary.” Dear Annie: I have a 12-year-old son who is grossly overweight,

as is my wife. I’m worried that my son will become an obese adult. My wife blames her obesity on her childhood and believes if we say anything to our son about his weight, it will only carve it into stone. But it seems not saying anything might be just as bad. My wife’s brothers were chubby until they became teenagers and then thinned out. But everyone in my family grew up fat and stayed fat. My son is sensitive, so I don’t want to say anything that would make him feel like less of a person. What do I do? — Worried Dad Dear Dad: Your son’s biggest problem is the fact that both of his parents have weight issues. The most effec-

A Night of Inspiration for Zimbabwe Morning Star Staff

For Alexis Oner, her dream of holding a fundraising concert is about to come true. The Grade 11 student has organized a Night of Inspiration tonight at Vernon Alliance Church in support of what she calls Project Zimbabwe. As a student in the Global Education program at Fulton secondary, Alexis needed to come up with a project that would have meaning, both for herself and the wider community. “I was originally going to do something for Haiti, but a lot of people already donated to that cause, so after that I wasn’t sure what I was going to do,” she said. “But I had a dream about having a concert.” So when she heard about a project that was helping to build an orphanage in Zimbabwe, Alexis knew this was what she had been looking for. “My mom was at church one day — I couldn’t go because I was babysitting — and heard Angela Yablonski speak about needing money to build an orphanage in Zimbabwe, so my mom suggested it to me,” she said. “The orphanage will house children who have been orphaned due to AIDS and will cost $20,000 in total.” After meeting with Yablonski, owner of the Vernon Curves, Alexis was ready to get started. “I want to do something like that when I’m older, helping children and people in other countries,” she said.

In Zimbabwe, a feeding centre has already been built, where more than 150 children are fed each day. The children attend school in the morning, have lunch at the centre, then receive Bible instruction and practical skills such as planting and growing a gardening. Afternoons are for playing games. The Night of Inspiration fundraiser takes place tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Alliance Church, 260143rd Ave., and features entertainment by Alexis Leibel, Alex Khazen and Sherrie Erickson. There will also be a silent auction. As well, Vernon’s own Sonja Gaudet will be in attendance, fresh from her gold medal win for wheelchair curling at the 2010 Paralympics in Vancouver. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door, or contact Alexis at 250-260-6115 or drop by to see Yablonski at Curves, 2901-27th St.

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‘Mad Hatters’ ready to parade Spring is here and it’s time to dust off your bonnets, put your mad hats on and join in the Mad Hatter’s Parade at the Caetani Cultural Centre on April 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. After the success of last year’s event, the Caetani Cultural Centre has decided to stage a full-on parade so the adults can have some fun, too. “We noticed that the grown-ups were having just as much fun playing the games so we decided to give them an opportunity to get creative as well,” said Judy Katalinic, executive director. The March Hare will hurry everyone to order so no one is “late for a very important date.” The Mad Hatter will lead the parade around

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The Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and Alice get ready for the Mad Hatter’s Parade at the Caetani Cultural Centre, taking place Easter weekend. the grounds in search of Alice with lots of fun and games along the way — and a few songs if Alice is found. Artistic Edibles, the new cake shop downtown, is giving an Artistic Edible Easter cake for a prize to the lucky crazy creative hat winner.

“You only have to be in it to win it,” said Katalinic, “it’s more about getting involved and having fun than a competition.” Cobs Bread is supporting the event by providing a selection of scrumptious scones for the kids’ Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (hats must be

Project leads back to Romania Continued from B9 Meanwhile, Elmaz is still mulling over her post-secondary options, but has narrowed it down to two fields: nursing or hairdressing. “I’m leaning towards hairdressing because I like being artistic and it’s a bit like you’re a counsellor when you’re talking to your clients. I’d like to go someplace like Vancouver to work.” For now, though, the 17-year-old is concentrating on her studies while dispelling some of the misconceptions society has about teens. “The biggest thing I’ve learned in Global

Ed is that we have a voice and we can make a difference, we’ve been taught that teens don’t know anything, but I would say we’re the most energetic people out there.” The fundraiser takes place Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Peppers Roadhouse

Restaurant and features a Mexican buffet, live music by Modern Folk and a presentation by Elmaz on the work she is doing for her Global Ed project. Tickets are $20 per person, available at Peppers on 27th Street or by e-mailing Elmaz at elmaz_bourcet@hotmail.com

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worn!), and the March Hare will make sure no one is late for the Great Caetani Candy Hunt, sponsored by Pooh’s and Beans Sweet Shoppe and Fudgery. “The centre is really pleased that so many local businesses are supporting this new community event. Blenz Coffee house is offering a free coffee-to-go before 10 a.m. on the morning of the event to anyone with a ticket — and wearing a hat of course.” To take advantage of that offer and make sure you get a place in the parade, the centre recommends that you buy your tickets in advance from: Gallery Vertigo, Pooh’s & Beans, Blenz Coffee House, Bean Scene or Bean to Cup. Tickets are only $8 if purchased in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets for a fam-

ily with three children are available for $20, and adults are free. Full details are available at www.caetaniculturalcentre.org

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Feature Event: Life in Palestine is an eyewitness account by Johann Funk March 28

PROJECT ZIMBABWE Night of Inspiration March 26 at 6:30 p.m., Vernon Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave., featuring Alexis Leibel, Alex Khazen and Sherrie Erickson and our very own gold medal winner Sonja Gaudet. Help support this project, which is helping to build an orphanage in Zimbabwe for children who have been orphaned due to AIDS. Tickets in advance are $5; $8 at the door, or contact Alexis Oner at 2606115 or see Angela at Curves by the court house. UPPER ROOM MISSION BOUTIQUE Storewide 1/2 price sale. From wall units to baby booties. Quality items at low prices. No GST, PST or HST. Proceeds feed, shelter and clothe the less fortunate in our community. March 26 to 27 at 3 p.m. at 2708 - 34th St., under the big blue awning. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with monk Gen Kelsang Sanden March 26, 7-8:45 p.m., Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Drop-in class, no registration necessary. Fee: adults $10, students $5. See our website at www.shantideva.dorjechang.ca No fragrance, please. No class April 2. LUMBY SPRING MARKET March 26, 27 and 28, Whitevalley Community Centre, 2250 Shields, Lumby. Friday: 3 - 8 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations to the food bank accepted. THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon at People Place, by donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca

ome to be informed about this critical situation in a critical part of the world, Sunday, March 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St., moderated by Chris Harwood-Jones. Sponsored by KAIROS, Vernon, the event is open to all. Funk has made four trips to Palestine as a volunteer with Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT), a group that strives to foster peace in areas severely impacted by conflict and violence. Their goal is to go wherever there is conflict, and to observe and record whatever happens. The hope is that the presence of outsiders will minimize or stop the incident, and will prevent further violence. KAIROS is a partnership of Canadian churches and religious communities which works on social justice issues. For more information on CPT, see www.cpt.org

SUNSHINE SENIORS MEET Every second and fourth Friday of the month, downstairs at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. at 1:30 p.m. Join us for devotions, games and great treats. Everyone 55+ is welcome. Premises are wheelchair accessible. Annual membership only $3. FREE FUN FOR ALL FAMILIES! Parents, caregivers and children not yet in kindergarten invited to our free drop-in Strong Start programs. Join us Monday to Friday from 8:30-11:30 to listen to stories; get moving with music; enjoy healthy snacks; and to play and learn together. All families in our community are welcome to visit any of the following Strong Start locations: Alexis Park school, Harwood school, and/or Okanagan Landing school. For more information, visit sd22.bc.ca HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential info., support and/ or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Non-profit group working with the SPCA to help local horses in need. If you are interested in attending a meeting, becoming a member or would like to be a volunteer, call Kim at 250-215-0144. CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Fridays it’s bridge at 1 p.m.; snooker from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The last Friday of each month, there is a potluck supper and general meeting at 5:30 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more information,

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call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets Fridays from 3 - 4 p.m., at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 558-6900; Gail, 260-3879. AA MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Friday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave., Vernon. Kalamalka Group (H) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby New Freedom Group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. Malia Group (X) open meeting at 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave, Vernon (H) Handicap Access. (X) No Handicap Access. WEE TREASURES Fridays 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church. A drop-in play time for moms and children. For info., contact Tina at 260-4121 or Carmen at 545-7700.

MARCH 27 FUNDRAISING PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Halina Seniors Centre, 3310-37 Ave., all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast March 27 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is $4 per person, includes sausages, applesauce, coffee or tea and juice for children. Everyone welcome! For info., call 250-542-2877. CRAFT SALE HOSTED BY HALINA CRAFTERS The Halina Seniors Centre, 3310-37 Ave., March 27 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome! For info., call 250-542-2877. BC CONSERVATIVE-SHUSWAP CONSTITUENCY ASSOC. AGM March 27, Seniors Complex, 1101 George St. Enderby. Luncheon at noon, Business meeting to follow. For more info. please call 250-546-9533 or 250-838-2361. ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE SPITFIRE UNIT #5 Meat draw for turkeys and hams March 27 and 31.

THE INFINITE SEA OF POSSIBILITY WORKSHOP March 27 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Centre for Spiritual Living, 2913-29th Ave. Facilitated by Chris Madsen. Connect explore the unlimited potentials awaiting your command. The $49 cost includes workshop materials. To register, call Chris at 250-558-1960 or 307-8277. ARTIST TRADING CARDS March 27 from 2-4 p.m., hosted by the Vernon Public Art Gallery, and focused on the creation and trading of finished miniature artwork. Materials are provided; $2 drop-in fee. For info., call 250-545-3173. OVERVIEW OF HISTORY OF THE OKANAGAN PEOPLE Precontact, contact, and post contact — with a focus on spirituality, family systems, lifestyles, roles of wo/men, transitions, etc., Lumby United Church Hall March 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interactive workshop presented by Mollie Bono, OkanaganSimilkameen. No charge. Reservations requested. Donations accepted. Beverages and lunch provided. To register, contact Hermann at 250-547-6657 or hharlos@xplornet.com ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY BAKE SALE Village Green Mall March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Help fund our spay/ neuter and emergency vet care assistance programs for local

cats and dogs by treating yourself to home-baked goodies and jams and jellies. Donations to the sale greatly appreciated. Please bring to sale or phone Heather at 250-542-7203. VERNON STAMP SHOW AND BOURSE March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Philatelic displays, stamp dealer, stamp auction. Free admission and parking, food and beverages available. Contact Roy at 250542-4127 or rdhein@shaw.ca for more information. TOWN HALL MEETING ABOUT THE HST March 27 at 3:30 p.m., Schubert Centre, with Bill VanderZalm and Chris Delaney. Last meeting before petitions. Please attend, and volunteers and canvassers needed to do petitions. VERNON SINGLES CLUB DANCE Schubert Centre, March 27 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Dance is an open one so both singles and couples welcome. Band is Sierra. Light lunch 10:30 p.m. included with admission. Tickets at door. Call James, 275-0789 or Eva, 545-1179. BOTTLE DRIVE & HOT DOG FUNDRAISER March 27, Vernon Silhouettes Synchronized Swim team hosts a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bottle depot, 4702-31st St. GARAGE SALE March 27 at 1705 East Vernon Rd., 8 a.m noon. Proceeds go towards keeping our office open and our programs running. Good quality donations are gratefully accepted. Contact out office for pick-up at 250-542-5033. VERNON OUTDOORS CLUB SUNDAY HIKE First hike of 2010 season March 28 at Predator Ridge. Meet at Vernon library parking lot at 10 a.m. Above-ankle hiking boots a must. For more information, call Colette at 250-542-1614. FOOD DRIVE Curves for Women is offering $0 enrolment ($199 savings) in exchange for donation of food throughout the month of March. Collected food will go to support all area food banks. Get fit and feed those in need.

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Easter Turkey MARCH 28TH, 2010

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There will be 10 games for $25 gift certificates to Safeway and three cash bonanza games. The prize for the 1st bonanza game will be based on the number of cards sold, the 2nd & 3rd bonanza games will be worth $100.00 each. Min. 6 cards at $10.00 $1.00 for each additional card. Bonanza cards $1.00 for a 3-up. Everyone over 19 Welcome! Canteen on site: Coffee or Tea: 75¢

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Senior Pastor Erik Reimer • Youth Pastor Jason Dueck Sunday

9:30 am Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 am Morning Worship Service with Pastor Erik Reimer speaking (nursery & toddler care available) Sunday School for age 3 - grade 5 Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study and Prayer Time

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9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship service

Rev. Dr. Ed Millin - Palm Sunday Sermon: “When Jesus Enters the City”

3300 Alexis Park Drive • (250) 545-0797

VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd AVENUE 250-545-7105

First Baptist

10 am Sunday Morning Worship

1406 32nd Ave.

Phone 250-542-0128 Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt

Palm Sunday Intergenerational Presbytery Youth Event

Maundy Thursday Service 7pm 10am Sunday

Ministers: Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood, Leanne Benoit and Rev. Bob Thompson

Visit our websites: www.unitedchurchvernon.com & www.camphurlburt.com

Saturday 6:30pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am

Worship Service

Son Kids Trekking Adventure

Impact Youth Thurs 6:30pm

OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH

www.firstbaptistvernon.net

All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall

All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”

Sunday March 28th, 2010 at 6:30 pm Speaker Pastor Larry Jontz Music by Christina Cardinal

Community Baptist Church 4911 Silver Star Rd. • 542-4028

Join us Sunday 10:00am Spending time in Worship and God’s Word Toddler Care available. Sunday School for ages 3-11 Pastors: Rick Corak & Eugene Harder Youth Ministries: Nathan Arkell

ALL SAINTS Anglican Church

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY

WELCOMES YOU! Sunday Services

Mass: Sunday 10:30am 1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass

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Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm

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Welcomes You To Worship With Us

1st Sunday of the Month No 7:00 pm Mass

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Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM

FAMILY WORSHIP

Speaker: Erol Bortucene Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth

4506 - 29th St 545-2927

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10:30am English Worship Service 3:00pm Special Installation Service for Pastor Gary Glanz

PEACE LUTHERAN ELCIC 1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267

10am Worship & Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Pastor Richard D. Schulz

250-545-1536 VERNON FAMILY CHURCH A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978 Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling Affiliated with the PAOC of Canada

Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm Pastor Dithmar Molzahn

Welcome to P.V. Church 6161 P.V. Road

Join us for the Celebration of Easter Sunday 10:30 A.M. Interim Pastor: Al Perry 250-542-7435

No evening service this Sunday!

Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist

Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist

3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941

Sunday, March 28

5600 MacDonald Rd.

Don’t like just being a number, no opportunity to serve or use your gifts? Come join others Starting a new church work.

Guest Speaker: Pastor Gerald Krebs, Chilliwack, BC

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10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276

7:45am Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 9:15am The Table* (Contemporary) 11:00am Choral Eucharist (BAS)*

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3205-27th St. • 250-542-3179 allsaintsvernon.org

ST. JAMES

CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959

3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941

5661 Silver Star Road, Vernon 250-549-3095

Sunday Morning Worship Service: Service: 10:15am

Let everything that has breath...Praise the LORD.

“Destination Rome” Acts 28 - Pastor Robert Murdock Everyone Welcome! Programs for all ages

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LEAD PASTOR: LARRY WOELKE ASSOCIATE PASTOR: GREG SUMNER

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TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Your concern and compassion is easily aroused today for everybody, but especially for those you love and cherish. It won’t take much for you to make some sacrifices on someone’s behalf.

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three no-trump because you had a club stopper. North continued with four diamonds to announce secondary support and slam interest. You controlbid (cue-bid) five clubs to show that ace. And North jumped to six diamonds. The original declarer won with his club ace, ruffed his second club on the board, played a diamond to his ace, and led another trump, West winning with his king and shifting to a heart. South won on the board and had to get back to his hand to draw West’s last trump. Misguessing, he played on spades, West ruffing the second round. Declarer was unlucky, but after taking the club ruff, he should have cashed

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wanted to return to the sport they loved. In 1948, the first courses for skiers with a disability were offered. Until the 1970s, ParaAlpine ski races were limited to skiers who could stand or had a visual impairment. The invention of the mono-ski – a seat fixed on single ski – opened the sport to athletes who could sit and ski. Mono-skiing became a medal event at the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Games. Congratulations again to Josh Dueck and all our Paraathletes for proudly representing our country.

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B.C. is 30 years behind the rest of the continent to regulate powered vehicles used in its back country, says a provincial group of all-terrain vehicle riders, snowmobilers, ranchers and recreation clubs. “B.C. is the last jurisdiction in all of North America – including Mexico – to have no regulations for off-road vehicles,” the Coalition for Licensing and Registration of Off-Road Vehicles says on its website. “As such, B.C. has seen high amounts of ORV theft, a huge underground network for sales of stolen ORVs and exceptional environmental degradation and property damage.” The coalition has been working with the province for seven years to change that, and it celebrated last November when

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COOK & COOK’S ASSISTANT: needed for children’s summer camp, see www.camphurlburt.com “staff” for details. Closing date April 19th, 2010 FT cooks req’d. Traditional East Indian Cuisine. $15/hr. Fax 250-541-1088, in person 3007 30th ave, Vernon.

Established auto paint repair company in Vernon requires a individual with prior detail or body shop experience. Reply to Box #2 C/O The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC, V1T 1P5. Farm worker. Thinning, picking, pruning, $9.14/hr. up to 55hrs/week, 6days/week, July 1 - Oct. 31. Contact Jamie Kidston, 12501 Kidston Rd. Coldstream. (250)542-1582

BC SPCA SPEAKING FOR ANIMALS

Enjoy working with animals but have a flare for managing people? BC SPCA Branch in Vernon, BC has an immediate opening for a Branch Manager. To learn more about this meaningful and rewarding position and the BC SPCA please visit: www.spca.bc.ca

Here We Grow Again

Buy-Low Foods

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens, Estate Administrator at 250-503-5300 today to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon, Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP, KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 9A2 FLOORING SALES POSITION. Leading flooring retailer looking for sales staff; must be motivated, hard working and personable. Experience preferred but willing to train the right person. This position has high earning potential. Please send resume to Drawer#4360 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7

Buy Low Foods is a local grocery store, that has a thriving business in the Okanagan landing area. Due to our recent growth we have

FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS

BUY-LOW FOODS

We have an immediate part time/full time opening for a highly motivated, customer service driven individual for our retail store. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of hardware lines and related products, previous retail experience and reasonable computer skills. Building supply and Lumber experience is also an asset. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Please drop off resume to Home Building Centre - Vernon. Attention: Assistant Store Manager

SEND RESUMES TO BOX #27 THE MORNING STAR 4407 25TH AVE.

Full-time ECE. Starting $15+/hr. also Sub On-call ECE Teacher req. (250)550-4471

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Delivering the newspaper is a great form of exercise. What better way to burn calories, enjoy the outdoors, and make a bit of extra cash. Consider being an independent adult carrier for The Morning Star. You will earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood.

Call us for more information on how you can become an adult carrier in your area.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

ESTABLISHED underground construction company requires highly skilled professional pipe layers, equipment operators, truck drivers, flaggers, concrete finishers & foremen. Strong work ethics and extensive experience are mandatory. The successful applicant will be self driven, have an aptitude for the construction industry and a high level of motivation. As well, they will pass a mandatory skills and safety written exam and drug testing. Top wages and extensive benefits pkg offered only to those that have a strong desire to be successful and maintain the highest standard of work results & ethics on a long term basis. Please apply in person to BC Underground, #203-171 Commercial Drive, Kelowna BC, FT/PT Esthetician/Nail tech needed for busy spa/makeup store. Minimum 1yr. experience. Opportunity for advancement. Strong skills in customer service, team leading and makeup application. Call 250 -542 -3347 or e-mail info@cheektochic.ca Home support worker, no certificate needed, training provided, must have valid drivers license, also possible live-in position. 250-379-2951. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE technician is required for OK Tire in Port Hardy, B.C. If interested please send fax resume to 250-949-7723 or email: oktire@cablerocket.com Attn: Gus. LOCAL business requires a full-time, permanent bookkeeper to join our team. We are looking for a person who has 3-5 years experience in accounting/bookkeeping and must be proficient in Simply Accounting and Excel. Applicant must have a keen eye to detail, be organized and be able to work well independently as well as part of a team. Please reply to Box4 C/O The Morning Star. 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC V1T 1P5 Looking for experienced concrete finisher. Vehicle a must. Top rates. phone (250)9380299, Fax: 250-542-2831 NATURES NUTRIENTS is looking for a full time employee! We sell an Organic poultry based compost. We are looking to fill a position that requires operating a skidsteer loading the poultry litter and running an excavator for the composting and loading process. The applicant MUST be an organized person with a good driving record and is ok with some physical labour. Fax resumes to 250-546-0340 must have at least 2 references from companies that you have worked for. Call 250-550-4096 if you have any questions.

Need Cash? Cash Factory Loans offers Payday, CTB, EI, & Pension Loans up to $800, collateral Loans up to $10,000, now offering Cheque Cashing & Tax Returns! Money in Minutes! #6, 2601 Hwy 6 across from Tim Horton’s, or 250-5031010.

Volunteers

Volunteers

Part time help required for garden. 250-549-4359 Professional house cleaners, year round employment, must be bondable, & have reliable vehicle, good starting wage & group plan. Phone Scrubbies 250-260-1730. P/T Male Care Aide for male Quadrapelegic. Reply to Box #12 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave. Vernon BC V1T 1P5 RESIDENT MANAGER needed for Hillside Manor in Ashcroft, B.C. Organized, responsible individual with home repair and good people skills preferred for this well maintained 35 suite apt. building. Salary negotiable dep on skills /experience. Email resume to hillsidemanor@hotmail.com SALES REPRESENTATIVE WANTED: Our local company is expanding its service area, and we need a representative to approach current & possible clients on a regular basis. Experience an asset, and professional demeanor a must. Please reply with cover letter & resume by fax only to: 250-838-5596 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: First Aid Attendant, Waterfront Director & Senior Counselors needed for children’s summer camp, see www.camphurlburt.com “staff” for details. Closing date April 19th, 2010. Support worker for young man living in Winfield, requirements incl. DL & First Aide, must be outgoing & enthusiastic w/a good sense of humour. Permanent PT, shift work from Wed-Sun. Judy 250-766-0539 The Holiday Inn Express, Vernon is looking for a Front Office Supervisor, 2yrs experience, must have professional attitude and excellent communication skills. Please apply within. The Longhorn Pub is seeking experienced servers & bartenders. Must be able to work in a fast paced friendly atmosphere & available for a variety of shifts. Competitive wage & benefit package. Please apply in person to Eric 4513 25th Ave, Vernon.

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

contact Donna 250-550-7901 Vernon Women’s Transition House Society

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Volunteer Board Member Opportunity Vernon Women’s Transition House Society was incorporated in 1980 and since that time has provided shelter, safety & support to thousands of women and children fleeing domestic abuse. You can be a part of this dynamic organization by participating as a member of the vibrant, progressive Board of Directors. We are presently seeking prospective Board Members with the following attributes: • Knowledge, experience or interest in the areas of policy governance, strategic planning, finances and community development • The desire to be a part of a policy governance Board • Ability to commit up to 100 hours annually for meetings and representing the agency at functions • Committed to improving the lives of women and children in the North Okanagan. To express interest, please submit a resume and cover letter, describing your interest to:

MorningStar

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Nominating Committee Chair Vernon Women’s Transition House Society Box 625, Vernon BC, V1T 6M6


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Help Wanted

Fencing

THE Self Employment Program may help you start your own business. Unemployed people can call NOEES at 250-545-0585 or email joanne@noees.com for information. El eligibility criteria will apply. Funded in whole or part through the Canada- British Columbia Labour Market

CEDAR FENCE PANELS, 1-800-838-6036 Armstrong FENCE POST Installation, Excavating, Trenching, and Brush Cleaning. Great rates. No transport fee. Call Ly at 250-308-5403.

Development Agreement.

Sales SR ONLINE Sales Rep e c a m p b e l l @ bl a ck p r e s s. c a . Details: www.bcclassified.com

Trades, Technical HD/CT MECHANIC Required Fulltime for Western Star & Freightliner Dealer based on Vancouver Island. Excellent Wage & Benefit Package. Fax to 250-746-8064. E-mail: michele@prwstar.com

Work Wanted DUMP RUNS. YARD CLEAN UP. GENERAL LABOUR. Seniors Discount. Call Bhoy 250-308-2326. DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service. Yard waste, household junk. Same Day Service. 250-307-9449 HANDYMEN SERVICES Home & Mechanical repairs (Appl & small engines) Window cleaning, painting, pressure washing, ODD jobs, dump runs. 250-550-9099. Household garbage removal, dump runs, reasonable rates. Courtesy, professional quality service. (250)549-2111, 250-308-7784 Mark’s Yard Maintenance Tree pruning, hedges, yard clean up, dump runs & tree removal. Call (250)307-0683 NEILS Handyman. Yard clean up, rubbish removal, carpets, appliances, bsmn’ts & garages cleaned out, dump runs, small painting jobs. Vernon & Armstrong 250-546-2997 RENOVATIONS Complete Renovations, Roofing, & other Odd Jobs. Reasonable rates. Call Bob 250306-4364 Vernon & Area. Tree Pruning / Tree Removal, $50 dump runs, odd jobs. Free estimates.(250)549-3767 Tree pruning/tree removal, yard cleanup, dumpruns. 250309-0975. Will clean up your junk scrap iron, dead batteries, etc. Call us first, 250-546-2416, Russ.

Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

Lawn & Garden

Personal, small business and corporate, A/P, A/R, payroll, all returns & statements. Experienced. 250-309-2056 250-558-0312

✔✔✔ THAT GUY & His Work Truck LTD. Junk Removal & Bin Rentals 10,15 & 20 yard Bins. We haul EVERYTHING Home or Jobsite, Renovations Cheapest rates in the Valley www.thatguysworktruck.com

Call 250-307-8998

ALLIUM LAWN CARE Spring Clean-ups & Lawn Maintenance. Experienced & Insured. Call Wesley @ 250-307-4933

Home Improvements TIMBERFRAME PERGOLAS, Decks, Wood Docks, Railings, Home Improvement, Renovations and much more... We are specialized in timber- and standard frame construction and offer full service incl. excavating if required. Experienced, exact, fast and affordable. Contact Chris for references and a free quote at (250) 308-7489. Swiss Carpentry Inc., Lumby BC / www.swisscarpentry.com Wood Flooring, Log Siding, Log Cabins, Decking, Fencing & T&G U Joint. www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388

Kitchen Cabinets QUALITY GRANITE, Let the Beauty of Nature Inspire Your Home, Update Your Kitchen with Quality Granite Countertops @ Affordable Prices. Free In-home Estimate Serv. 250878-7040 Call Joe.

Landscaping LOCALLY Grown Pyramid Emerald Cedars 6’-7’ $20. 7’+ $25. Also assorted Junipers, Globes, Dwarf Pines Forsythias, Spireas & many other shrubs & trees. 250-542-6004

Boarding Coldstream area, 5min. ride to Vernon Riding Club, 80x160 riding ring (250)558-0618 Horse boarding in Coldstream/ Lavington, 100x130 riding arena, Paddocks with/without Shelter, access to crown land Certified trainer on site. Call 250 545 1082 after 5:30 pm

Feed & Hay 1st Crop Alfalfa/Grass Hay, 4’ Round bales, no rain, call evenings. (250)545-5622 1ST CUT ALFALFA/grass small squares. 2nd cut alfalfa small squares. 500 bale loads call for delivered prices Home 250-428-4838 Cell 250-4286039 sjfarms@shaw.ca Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, barn stored, Square bales $5.50/bale (250)542-3610 Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, square bales, barn stored. 250-542-9419, 250309-5956. HAY for sale (250)545-1817 *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Screen top soil. $24.00 a yard. 250-547-6600.

Livestock

250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL Full Service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. R&M Yardworks, yard maintenance, rubbish removal, all jobs, 7 days, veterans/seniors discount. (250)548-3733, 250938-9798 cell. Marco, Ryan.

3 - 2 year old Bulls; 6 yearling bulls; 6 yearling Steer calves; 11 yearling Heifers; Cow Calf pairs - Call (250)992-2294 “Easterlambs and lambs ready for pasture, certified organic,grass-fed, 250 547 6253” FOR SALE !!! Purebred Registered Lowline Bull. 2 yrs old in may 2010 $2000 Papers included. For sale 2 bred sow’s one is 3 yrs old and one is 2 yrs old. Both due end of April. Both are raised as pets. $200 Each CALL for more info 250-546-8169 HORSE Disposal, Call Dave @ 250-309-0629 Too much stuff! Used tack sale Bridles, blankets, pads, lots of misc horse items. Simco western saddle - 15”, excellent shape - $375 obo General purpose english saddle - 15”, excellent shape. (great starter package with stirrups, leathers, pad, girth & bridle) - $350 obo 8:30 am - 11:30 pm Saturday March 27th. 1829 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong Wanted: Moscovy ducks(males). 250-546-0644.

Farm Services

Farm Services

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, 250493-2687

Pressure Washing RAIDEN Residential or Commercial mobile pressure washing. Reasonable rates. (250) 517-8289

Rubbish Removal

WOOD CHIPS HOG FUEL

Animal Care Society

ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats

HEY GIRLS! You need a guy like Zorro in your life. This young, mustachioed charmer will entertain you when you’re bored and cuddle you when you’re sad. 4 Brown/Black female Pug puppies. Ready Apr20th. Will have 1st shots, vet checked. $700ea. (250)547-6964 5-PARAKEET & CAGES BIRD $15. 72 GAL FISH TANK $100. 250-503-0992. 8mos. Purebred, Beagle, neutered, non-papered, $500 (250)547-0071, 250-307-2344 Adorable Chocolate Lab pups, reg. parents, 1st shots, $500. 250-545-4173, 250-309-6695. AUSTRALIAN Shepherd puppies from show and working parents. All are black tri’s. Call 250-846-5121 or 250-8469828. Beautiful Maremma/Kangal and Akbash/Kangal puppies, guardian,predator control 1.shot/deworming. $300.-400. 250 547 6253. BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 8th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Chi hua hua, 1 male, $450, new litter March 20, orders accepted, (250)492-7775 COMMON SENSE PET FOOD The best raw dog food on the market 100% complete, Human Grade meat Available in Chicken, Beef & Buffalo Also large Buffalo Bones. Cindy 250-540-4333

Joe’s K-9er BEHAVIOUR SPECIALISTS Obedience classes, all ages. 250-558-8332, 250-549-2318 k9ers.training@gmail.com www.k9guidefortrainingdogs.com

Loving homes needed for Larry beautiful older tabby & black short haired lap cat, both neutered and healthy. (250)5479002

Lets You Live Life.

Livestock

BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS

Landscaping

Landscaping

Cleaning Services DUST BUNNY CLEANING call for rates, Specializing in move-ins/outs 250-306-3680

Countertops OWNERS: KEVIN & LORI WOURNELL

• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies

Appliances GOOD DEAL! Washer & Dryers, good cond, Starting at $100&up. (250)549-3781 Hot point washer, 17yrs old, in working order, $35. (250)5426719 Kenmore stacker $395. White fridge, stove & D/W, exc. cond. FRIDGE’S WANTED. 250-549-6649 Near new 15.5 fridge, $400. Stove $100. (250)558-5479 REFRIGERATOR, 14.6 cu. ft., white. $125. OBO PH: George 250-545-7115 Sharp, Microwave, white, 900watt, .9cuft, exc/cond. $35. (250)260-3720 Top of the line Maytag smooth top electric convection range self clean oven, $300. (250)542-7031 Used convection Frigidaire oven, great working cond. $50. 250-545-1168.

Turkey’s ready for Call (250)379-2286

Garage Sales

Easter.

Antiques / Vintage 100YRS OLD Dining table w/4-extensions, 6chairs, & hutch, tea cart, writing desk w/chair. Helga 250542-5754. Chrome table & 4 chairs, complete canister set, flat irons w/handles, jugs, various sz.crocks, assortment of coffee pots, pressure cooker, & more. 250-549-3581. COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES ARMSTRONG. New shipment from Sweden just arrived. Quality antiques. Open Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm or by appt. 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd.) 250-546-2529.

4620-23rd Street

www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.

$$

SAVE THOUSANDS!$$

GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.

Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282

Building Supplies

Building Supplies Geothermal. Spring Special! $4,350.00 Federal rebate available too! Geoguys.ca 250-938-1598. Book before July and beat the H.S.T. on retrofits and new homes. 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. 1-800-838-6036 Armstrong.

Farm Equipment 233-10’ Orchard fence posts, 4-5” & 5-6”. Used for 3 acres of Gala apples. Take all for $4.50 per post and the 49 top braces are free. Wire & irrigation piping avail 250-546-0181. Massey Ferguson 35 Deluxe, high-low range, good tires, $2450 OBO (250)542-1479 Milking machine/ bucket, paid $1300, make offers. MF Tractor, 165, 55hp, ezee-on, post pounder 114. 250-547-6747.

Steel Buildings. Factory Deals - Save Thousands. 30x40 100x200. Can Erect/Will Deliver. www.scg-grp.com Source# 18X. 888-898-3091

TRACTORS, John Deere 1630, 50hp $6000. John Deere 1140 55hp $6000. Both have 5000hrs. 250-878-6173

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003

Lumby: 2233 Catt Ave. Sat. 8am start. All quality, no junk! Elliptical, kayak, windows, etc. Mission Hill: 3503 20th Ave. Mar 27. Moving Sale, furniture & asst’d hsehld items 8am-3pm. No early birds pls.

Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 A1 Matching W/D $250. Apt.sz fridge $180, etc. Warrantied, other items. Delivery avail 250-549-6042. A1 Stacker laundry center $450. Guaranteed, other items avail, Free delivery in Vernon. 250-549-6042. Electric stove w/convection Inglis, white, works great. $200. 250-546-4089Armstrong Fridge, Diplomat, 3.2cu.ft. $100 obo. 250-550-3066 Microwave $30. Washer/Dryer set $75. (250)558-5479

LIVESTOCK HAULING

BX: #14-4701 PV Rd. Sun. Mar 28, 10am-2pm. Bring Money! All Items Must Go! BX:5296- Macdonald Rd. Sat, March 27-Sun, March 28.9am No early birds! Moving sale! Toys, lots of misc items. BX: 6672 Gibbs Rd. Sat. Mar. 27 8am-4pm. Multi Family. Misc. items!

Reliable and committed

BX:

Call Paul:

6711 Herry Rd. Sat Mar 27, 9am-1pm. MOVING SALE Baby items, incl, crib, change table, toddler bed. Computer parts, fitness & household items. DVD’s, VHS. House for Sale too.!!!!!

Livestock

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALE DIRECTORY Starts Mar. 26, 2010

3 Lines or Less (Approx 10-15 Words) Include: Date, Time, Address

DEADLINE

2 PM Wednesday $

Auctions Buy where the dealers buy & save

Poultry

15.00 + GST

$1.95 Per Extra Line

Authorized Dealer

250-542-8191

Pets THE RUFF LIFE Professional Dog Training Lessons fit to your schedule! Basic - Advanced Training & Behaviour Modification Bring a friend and both receive $25 off. 250-550-0390 www.therufflife.ca Too much stuff! Used tack sale Bridles, blankets, pads, lots of misc horse items. Simco western saddle - 15”, excellent shape - $375 obo General purpose english saddle - 15”, excellent shape. (great starter package with stirrups, leathers, pad, girth & bridle) - $350 obo 8:30 am - 11:30 pm Saturday March 27th. 1829 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong Whoodles, (Soft coated, wheaton Terrier Cross small standard poodle), non-shedding, non-allergenic, family raised, intelligent & easy to train. Ready to go April 6th to good homes. Vet checked, 1st shots, $1000 (250)838-5500

250-938-0868

BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES

Convenient IN TOWN Location • Delivery Available • FREE Onsite Loading

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.

Pets

DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPERS AVAILABLE

Rubbish Removal

Includes 2 Garage Sales Signs

COLDSTREAM:8814-Sunflower Place, Sat, March 27th. 8-3. Whole Host of Items! Easthill: 1003 33rd Ave. Sat Mar.27th. 8am-noon. Kid’s stuff, crib, playpen, baby Bjorn East Hill: 1304 40 Ave Sat. 8:30-2:30, hardware, houseware, LP’s, wine stuff & more! EASTHILL: #19-1001 30th Ave. Sat Mar. 27, 9am-2pm. No Early birds, Household.... EAST HILL: 3801 19th St, Sat. Mar 27 8am-2pm.

MOVING SALE! Hand Tools, Radial Arm Saw, lots of Kitchen Items, Vacuum, & lots of Misc. Items! EAST Hill near VSS Multi family, Sat. Mar 27 8am-1pm. 2302 19 St. (access only off 23 ave) Fabric, household, garden, reno, handyman stuff. No early birds. GIANT MULTIPLE FAMILY 38th Avenue & 13 Street. Sat. 8-12, Sun. 9-1. Learning Disabilities Ass., 1705-East Vernon Rd, Sat, March 27. 9-1. charity garage sale.Sewing fabric &patterns, lots of misc.,

MOVING SALE! 1504-39A Ave Fri-Sun Mar. 26-28, 8am-1pm. Supplies/Furniture, books, tools, crystal/China, garden tools.

OK LANDING: 7089 Long Acre Drive, Sat.Mar 27, 10am-1pm.

2-FAMILY YARD SALE! Decor, Board/PC games, VHS, Books, Clothing, Kids Stuff, Sports Equip, etc. South Vernon: 1900 42 A St. Sat. March 26, 8-2. Large Garage Sale! fishing tackle, knives & collectibles, lots of misc. Too much stuff! Used tack sale: Bridles, blankets, pads, lots of misc horse items. Simco western saddle - 15”, excellent shape - $375 obo General purpose english saddle - 15”, excellent shape. (great starter package with stirrups, leathers, pad, girth & bridle) - $350 obo 8:30 am - 11:30 pm Saturday March 27th. 1829 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong VERNON: 2200 18th ave, just off Kal Lake rd. Sat. Mar 27, 8am-3pm. Electric motors 5hp20hp, hydraulic pumps & motors, handrail sections, Ibeam & wide flange, square tubing crops. Bring your truck or trailer. Interior Machine Works. VERNON: 2605 37 Ave. Sat & Sun 9am-4pm. LARGE YARD SALE. Lots of variety! WESTSIDE: end of Ki-low-na Rd. Mar. 27, 10am. Household sale, all must go! Beds, appl’s, furnitures. 250-309-4993 Yard Sale! ENDERBY: 405 Kildonan Ave, Fri/Sat Mar. 26/27, 9am-2pm. Household items, furnishings, kid items, yard & garden tools.


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WINDOW CLEANING

HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION

Brighter Outlook

L&R Home Improvements

window cleaning Residential & Construction Deron Sanderson

250.306.2679

STREAKY - CLEAN

Spring Window Cleaning and eaves troughs. FREE ESTIMATES • CALL SCOTT

250-308-0689

Len 250-260-6666 * We specialize in insurance repair * • Concrete Repairs • General Construction • Mold Removal & Remediation 25 Years Exp.

SIDING

HARDI-PLANK

SOFFITS

FASCIA

COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 542-5925 GUTTERS

DECKING

RAILING

PATIO COVER

JOB JAR II

3D

Cleaning Services

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)

You Belong

Ron @ 250-309-0435 or 250-542-1419

HANDYMAN

HANDS

nu_lookhomeworks@shaw.ca

Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design

Affordable Home Repairs & Renovations

SPRING SPECIALS

Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience

TIM 250-307-8772 Quality Work Guaranteed

You Belong Terrence John Interiors

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

AFFORDABLE QUALITY

RedTruck Renovations Your one stop home repair company

Custom bathrooms, cabinets, tile work, laminate, hardwood, doors and trim, basement suites, decks, sheds, play structures, general repairs Mike Muller Owner/Craftsman mullerm@shaw.ca cell: (250) 938-8133

home: (250) 275-6412

Decks, Porches, Patios

Cell: 250-308-1218

ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION Journeyman Carpenter • Renovations • Remodelling • New Construction

Kevin 250-308-9592

James Hardie Installer

Licensed, Insured, WCB, References

Jed - (250)-307-4774

Additions, Suites and Interiors “The Affordable Professional”

Lonestar Custom Carpentry

250-550-7900 Jalon Construction *Renovations *Basement Development *Additions/Garages/Shops *Quality Woodwork & Trim/Millwork Installations

Residential & Commercial - Fully Insured & Licensed

Window & Door Replacement E N T E R P R I S E S

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

Journeyman Carpenter(1983) Jim Hiebert 250 306-9410

WHITESTONE

PAINTING & RENOVATING Quality Since 1989 • Handyman Services • No Job Too Small

www.KMSupgrades.ca www.kmsupgrades.ca

SENIORS DISCOUNT

Providing Energy Efficient Solutions and Upgrades for Your Home

TOM: 308-8778

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

Vernon: 250-558-0076 EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130

1-800-88-HANDY

250-550-7900

• • • • • TRAFFIC CONTROL •

FRONTLINE Enderby, B.C.

250.309.3452

Certified TCP’s Arrowboards Shadow Vehicles Reasonable Rates Emergency Callouts Available 24/7

“We’re on the FRONTLINE for your Safety”

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Call us ¿rst for all your home improvement needs!

LTD.

• Siding • Soffit

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

TRAFFIC CONTROL

3 Windows 3 Doors 3 Ductless

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Interior & Exterior

* Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products

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Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences * Landscaping

Call Len (250)558-5038

ON NOW!

CLEANING

Nu-Look Homeworks

• Renovations • General Repairs • Paint • Tile • Laminate • Hardwood • Baseboard • Trim • Door & Window Repair• Sinks • Counter Tops • Cabinets • Blinds

• General Carpentry • Aluminum Railings • New & Renovations • Vinyl Decking

GEORGE SIMMONS

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C: 250-309-0621 H: 250-838-0449 Fax: 250-838-0459

HERE!

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CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

SUPERIOR DECK LTD

250-550-7900

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


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ROOFING

Laursen Electric

The Greenway RooďŹ ng Co.

Commercial Residential Service

All aspects of rooďŹ ng including roof repair

New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured

Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242

Journeyman Roofer

250-309-0874 KARRYALL ROOFING LTD.

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory

Above All A Good Roof

FREE ESTIMATES Owner Kerry Haak - Enderby, BC

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-803-1139 • 250-309-1587

250-550-7900

STUCCO

25 + years Experience

KNN CONTRACTING • • • •

HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

SENIORS DISCOUNT

TOM: 308-8778

For Great Rates On...

250-309-1217

Specializing in Small Businesses

250-545-8294

250-542-8485

ABBOTT CREEK

QUESTIONS?

CRANE SERVICES

Excavating, Rock Work • General Excavating & BackďŹ lling • Land Clearing & Interface Fire Guard • Excavating & Driveway Prep • Landscape & Waterscape Design • Rockwork & Tree Removal

CONTACT

250 550 7900 250-550-7900

Steve Bernhardt (250) 542-5300 Cell: (250) 938-2173

CREW WITH FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED QUALITY RATES

549-0115

CCS

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SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or

308-9783 549-5140

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250-550-7900

RICK WARE EXCAVATING EXCAVATING • DECORATIVE ROCK PLACING • RETAINING & ROCK WALL BOBCAT SERVICE • LARGE & SMALL EXCAVATORS & DUMP TRUCKS

(250) 545-0218

Cell: 307-1959

“FREE ESTIMATES�

back filling rock walls general excavation landscaping preparation skidsteer services shrub and brush removal driveway prep Owner/Operator Gord Kennedy • Email: gordiek@telus.net • Cell: 250-308-7373

EARTHWORKS LTD.

Trucking, Excavating & Materials

XCAVAT

CELL: (250) 308-9237 TONY PREB

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250-550-7900

PAINTING & RENOVATING Quality Since 1989 • Handyman Services • No Job Too Small

TONY VENTRESCA

INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE

DRYWALL All Your Drywalling Needs Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282

DAVIES DRYWALL

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-542-2599 250-540-3484

WHITESTONE

Interior / Exterior Painting Drywall Repairs

vernonbcaccounting.com

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ACCOUNTING

PERSONAL CORPORATE

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

- new home - Brick, Cultured construction Stone,Glass Block - renovations - Over 20 years - repairs in Masonry - masonry BBQ’s Business

BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED

INCOME TAXES

DITCHING SEPTIC LAND CLEARING DRAINAGE

MASONRY

VERNON “For All Your Masonry Needs� Needs�

Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work

DAN’S PAINTING & REPAIRS

INTERIOR SPECIALIST

www.knncontracting.com Kirk Forster 250-540-5595

250-938-9566 25025 2 50 938 938-9566 9566

RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL

Wendy Hesketh CertiďŹ ed General Accountant

Ph: 307-0387

Free tes a Estim

ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.

EXCAVATING

CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs

PAINTING

ELECTRICAL

R.O.W.P. Septics / Waterlines Driveways - Homesite Preps Rock - Concrete Breaking Fencing - Hydraulic Post Pouding Brush Danger Tree Removal

5464 Highway 6 Coldstream

CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT

250-550-7900

WATER SYSTEMS Tired Of Water Advisories? Install a ZERO WASTE REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM in your home today, and never worry about your health again! Highly puriďŹ ed drinking water on demand. Unit installed under kitchen sink for easy access.

Middleton Repair Services 250-503-2252

SIERRA WELL & PUMP 3rd Generation Pump Tech Reg.# WPI09093001

Rob Moore 250-546-9992

OKANAGAN WELL & PUMP SERVICE

Sales, service & installation

“Water When You Need It� Kelly Desjardins

250-550-5553


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LANDSCAPING

LAWN CARE

NAGY LANDSCAPING

FireGuard Sprinkler Systems Ltd.

BOOKING NOW:

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL, STRATA

De-thatching , Aerating , Brush Removal, Spring Cleanup, Complete Landscape Maintenance, New Landscapes.

Locally owned & operated in Vernon area - Lawn & Garden Irrigation - Yard Lighting - Interface Fire Protection System - Fire Spinkler Systems for your home

VERNON & AREA: 250-558-5342

250-547-2429 • 250-306-9896

Tel: (250) 308-4099

EVERCARE LANDSCAPING • FRUIT TREE PRUNING • HEDGE & SHRUB TRIM & SHAPE • TREE REMOVAL • LAWN MOWING • CLEAN-UP & DUMP RUN

(250) 550-0170

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Simon Simo Si mon mo n

Decorative i Rock Retaining Walls

• Design • Installation • Maintenance

558-3507

www.outdooraspects.com

SPRING CLEAN-UP

• STONE PAVING

Driveways, Pathways, Patios, Swimming Pools

Certified Horticulturist Garden Maintenance & Design

• RETAINING WALLS Natural Stone, Keystone, Allan Block

Down-to-Earth Gardening

250-549-4242

DON’T SOIL YOURSELF, LET US DO IT FOR YOU!

LANDSCAPING Specializing in Decorative Curbing & All Your Other Landscaping Needs Call for your FREE QUOTE today!

250-803-8575

*10% Discount for Seniors*

“Making Green Space YOUR Space”

LAWN MOWING

Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren

FOR ALL YOUR PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS

250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395

Ask for a quote (/4 s #/,$ s 34%!- s '2!&&)4) 2%-/6!, Ph: 250-308-7940 www.mobilepressurewash.ca

WELDING

WINDOWS & DOORS

WELDING FABRICATION

“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per

Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location

SPECIALIZING IN ALUMINIUM & STAINLESS PRODUCTS & REPAIR

NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7

8102 Highland Place, Vernon ( north end of Swan Lake)

250-260-3257 www.lenblower.com • len1066@shaw.ca

Stone Paving & Landscaping • LANDSCAPE

Address list Recommendations & Irrigation, Turf, Planting, Excavating & Bobcat work Portofolio available CALL FOR ESTIMATE 250-542-8316 • 250-309-4539

MOBILE PRESSURE WASHING

New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan

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HERE! Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY

Odarata Lawn & Garden Care NOW BOOKING: De-thatching/Aerating Full Landscape Maintenace Programs Landscape/Irrigation/Design/Installations

250-549-9388

(Glory of the Sun)

Your Strata, Commercial & Residential Grounds Specialists

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business

• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery

Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977

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TOPSOIL TOPSOIL

Pure black, clean, cheap! Please call 250-306-0736

Scenic Valley

CONCRETE

L a n d s ca p i n g

is still going ...going ...going as Vernon’s Finest originator of DISTINCTIVE landscapes since 1972 davidlgiddings@shaw.ca • 778-475-1217 • 250-503-8593

R.I.P.

“All Your Concrete Needs”

Mudjacking & Underpinning Lift concrete slabs, sidewalks & driveways.

ONLY 5 MONTHS LEFT! The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is scheduled to come into effect July 1, 2010. If you need renovations or other updates done to your home then call these trusted companies to

GET THEM DONE BEFORE HAVING TO PAY EXTRA!

CALL ROCKY

Tazz’s Concrete RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT

(250) 547-1481 or (250) 545-9522 Free Estimates!

Call Kevin 250-308-8268 • Foundations • Concrete Floors • Sidewalks • Retaining Wall • Engineered Wall • Driveway • Suspended Slabs

250-550-7900

DECORATIVE CONCRETE

FLOORING AND TILE

- Decorative Concrete Specialists - Acid Staining - Concrete Engraving - Repairs, Toppings & more!

MOUNTRIDGE FLOORING & TILING

STONE & TILE INSTALLATIONS

Okanagan Stone & Tile

in business

www.PinnacleConcrete.ca

Specializing S i li i g iin B Bathroom th & Kit Kitchen Renos & Exterior Work. No Job too Big or Small. Free Estimates. Excellent Rates.

(250)938-3166

Erik 250-545-9345 • eriklocke@telus.net

CONTACT

- Hot Water Tank Replacement (gas/electric) - Plugged Drains, Water Softeners - Kitchen/Bathroom Renovations - New Construction *Certified

309-7008

Top Quality Craftsmanship

MOVING

PLUMBING

DARCY’S PLUMBING

• Tiling (walls & floors) • Hardwood & Laminate 16 years Installation experience For Free Estimate Call Chris CELL: 250.540.0025 / HOME: 250.542.6277

CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

CLYDESDALE MOVING PROFESSIONAL MOVES LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

558 -7914 or 307-1975

THE MAN WITH THE VAN If its time to pack up and move we do both! • Fully licensed & insured for expert moving and deliveries • Most respected & recommended small moving company in the Okanagan

Cell: 307-7769 Ph: 250-542-5226


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Fruit & Vegetables

Medical Supplies

Misc. for Sale

Musical Instruments

Acreage for Sale

Apples 0.39¢/lb. All varieties. PLEASANT VALLEY FRUIT. Raspberry. 30 bundles $6/bundle, 6 loch ness blackberry, $6-10/pot, (250)5030781

Electric single bed, wireless remote, good quality mattress. $500 OBO (250)558-5082 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, lift chairs, walkers, new & used. Shoprider Dealer 250-542-3745 www.okmobilityscooters.com Wheelchair w/medical cushion, assortment of walking canes. 250-549-3581.

DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. Estate sale! Furniture, garden tools, gas bbq. Items from $10-$400. 250-549-3146. FIR BARK MULCH, $15/YARD. Delivery available. (250)838-6630, 250-804-6720 FRONTIER Thule ski rack, asking $200. Gerry 250-5424440. Hand painted colorful decorated Ukrainian Easter Eggs & Home made perogies for sale. (250)545-3667 HOTTUB. 2005 6-person Beachcomber hotttub c/w accessories, good cond. $3300. 250-542-3195.

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY on serviced, used pianos $495 up. Visit www.worldofmusic.ca click on “used inventory” or call 250-869-0819. Toll Free 1-800-663-5183

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. 250-5476932.

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD Special, Approx 2 cords, fir/pine mix $325. Fir $350, Birch $375. Delivery Available. (250)260-7932

Furniture 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1295 Can deliver. Call 250550-6647 Beautiful, round, dark wood dining table w/6 matching chairs w/leather seats & backing. $600 obo. 250-558-8231 HOTEL BED clearance. Over 75 sold. 1 Floor Left 25 Queen size beds - $100+. Super 8 Vernon - 4204 32nd Vernon, BC (250) 542-4434. KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Large solid wood diningroom suite, 6-chairs, china cabinet, $900 obo. 250-542-7702. Laz-Z-Boy forest green chesterfield & chair $125. Phone 250-545-8778 NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver Office desk / work hobby table, 60”x30”, $5 (250)545-6375 QUEEN pillowtop mattress, box. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 QUEEN size memory foam mattress. Brand New! Retail $1400 sell $495 250-550-6647 Seniors downsizing. Chesterfield & loveseat, good cond. $75.00.obo. 250-545-4015. Sofa & Chair. Just recovered, country plaid, rust/tan, solid hardwood frame, nice style $350 Firm. 250-547-8819. SOLID OAK, Bentwood Dining Table & 6 Chairs-The Table is Double Pedistal with Ball & Claw Feet- 6’x4’ without the leaf & 7.5’ x4’ with the leaf. $700. Phone 250-503-0819 Email- jjkeller55@yahoo.ca

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB COVERS - Custom fit to any tub - We measure your tub & deliver at no charge - We have cover lifters

PENGUIN MFG 306-5706 Learn to go inside yourself and you will discover the source of all truth. True prayer is listening to God, without making demands. For more information call Eckankar 250-307-6677 or www.eckankar.org

1988 Ford Louisville tandem axle dump truck, 240hp, certified $10,500. 250-558-8400 2003 EX 200 LC c/w Q/A & new cleanout bucket, 3200hrs, very clean machine $69,500 obo. Len 250-550-4100.

12Volt remote cont. alum. boat loader $750. Yamaha 1600 Generator like new $650. (250)549-3182 1920’s Singer sewing machine, still going strong, electric motor, clean & cared for $50. (250)545-1200 19” Color TV in good cond. w/remote & entertainment centre. $35 (250)308-8129 2006 Beachcomber 6-person hottub, loaded, lights, insulation pkg, like new. $9000 new, Asking $4800. 250-549-6005. 4 Galv racks (breadracks) 2’xWx6’L on castors $300ea. 1 Bunrounder div by Eberhardt, heavy duty $1700 250-4941299 after 5pm 5pc elegant bdrm set $950. Smart & bounce pony, ages 1-3, $50. 250-550-7228 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 BRAND new jet tub, never used. $400 obo. 250-5454058. CLASSIC COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS Quality cabinets at factory direct prices. 250-549-2875. COMMERCIAL Embroidery machine. Amaya by Melco Sauer US, 16 needle/computerized, everything needed to start home based business. $14,900 or trade for small truck of same value. 250-5478819. Commercial reach in cooler w/2 glass swing doors, very clean, like new. 250-549-1670. Countertop 2 barrel ice cap machine, hot cappuccino machine, & microwave, perfect fry self contained countertop deep fryer. Call for details & prices, 250-306-9909

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Garden Equipment 2 Riding mowers electric start $250. manual start $200. Call (250)503-2177 Gas lawnmower R/B $80. Free p/up dead lawn/garden tractors. (250)260-5819

Heavy Duty Machinery

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

MTN. BIKE BLOWOUT! 2008 Transition Syren Rare, fun & bomb proof! 16” frame, Fox Float 36 fork, Fox DHX 5.0 coil rear shock, SRAM X9 drivetrain, Truativ components. Like new, ridden only 6 times. Must be seen. Paid $3800, will sacrifice for only $2399! 250-307-4478. Nordic Track elliptical trainer, new $1200, immaculate cond. Asking $350 Firm. 250-5478819. Patio table & 4 chairs $100 obo. B&D Electric mower $100 obo. (250)275-2715 Power heads for Different vacuums Eureka, Compact, Hoover, Sweep & Groom & Beam for central vacuums, $50 each. Guaranteed. (250)549-3352 Sanyo vacuum $100 obo. Fireplace set $75 obo. Compost bin $25. 1 (250)275-2715 Simply Baskets Home & Gift

Sporting Goods DEMO SKIS 2010 season : Elan XTI Magfire 160 cm with ELX Fusion Binding $375.-, Elan SLX Waveflex slalom race 160 cm with ELX Fusion $400.-, Elan GSX Waveflex GS race 176 cm with ELX Fusion $400.-, Elan 888 184 cm with ELD 14 $375.- Phone (250) 503 5235 Electric golf caddie, battery & charger, good cond. Was $200, Reduced $100. (250)542-1973 HIKING SEASON = BEAR SEASON. Protect yourself, Shotgun Specials at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, #4 - 1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna 762-7575 RUSSIAN SKS’’s - top choice, cleaned, oiled & inspected, from $299. Ammo - 1120 RDS-Case $195. 12 ga shotgun ammo & clay targets $99. Quality Firearms bought & sold. GLOCKs + accessories stocking dealer. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kelowna, (250)762-7575

Stereo / DVD / TV $$

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SAVE THOUSANDS!

Buy where the dealers buy & save

GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.

Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282

Classifieds = Results!

“A Country Primitive Home Store”

3414 Coldstream Ave, Vernon 250-545-4474 wwwsimplybasketsvernonbc.com

Solid white wood lovely youth desk & chair $50. (250)5491798 *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. Van divider w/window for viewing your pets $50. Guitars $50. 250-549-7015. Variety/ DVD Movies: New releases, comedy, horror, true stories etc. 100 movies $3-$5ea. (250)558-4171 WHIRLPOOL washer and dryer. Hotpoint self cleaning stove. Wall oven. Fax machine. All good condition. 250838-0698. Wilton cake decorating supplies, including over 15 character cake pans.Asking $200. 250-545-1168.

Musical Instruments Evans Brothers upright piano. $500 obo. 250-542-0524.

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Acreage for Sale 13.9 tree’d acres. Mins from Arrow Lake. Offers over $99,000. 250-269-7492 8 ACRES near Enderby with: pasture, hayfield, 5 bdrm. house - 1840 s.f. on main floor & 1800 s.f. daylight basement, wrap around deck, attached double garage, barn/shop, good well & fruit trees. $499,000. For info: 250-8386151

Misc. for Sale

SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres $799,000. 15.9 acres $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.

Apt/Condos for Sale CANTERBURY COURT Senior’s residence, Gateby Place. 2bdrm, 2bath, 750sqft, 3rd floor, near elevator & laundry. Fresh paint, very clean, immediate possession. Deluxe building and amenities. Secure, underground parking. $274,900. 250-306-7585. Purchase your vacation property before new mortgage rules take affect April 19,2010. Creekside unit 109 at Shooting Star. Two bedroom, two bath condo, fully furnished. Ski-in unit, 840 square feet. New carpet, gas, cable included. $320,000 OBO. Call 250-5494008.

Houses For Sale

Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

250-549-7258

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EAST HILL HOME 3 beds, 2 baths, min. 1200 sq. ft.

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Mobile home. Handyman special! Offers. 250-547-6332. Price reduced $214,200. 3bed 2bath end unit townhouse, many extras, quick possession, 1908 42St 250-549-1276

Shavings & Sawdust 10 to 150 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

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Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

RENT TO OWN TOWNHOME CALL PAULA 778-475-1555

Fantastic view of City of Penticton & lakes, 4900sqft rancher, custom built in 2005 on 1.03 acre, large shop, $1,600,000, (250)493-0358, on line, comfree.com, #1272

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www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258

Good Neighbour Network Vernon 250-549-4161

3bdrm, 2bath bi-level, new roof, dbl carport, detached garage, new windows, 1605 44St. $319,900. 250-558-0871 East -Hill EAST HILL NEW AD 6 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level home with detached double garage and heated office, 4 car plus RV parking. House is renovated / upgraded throughout with bay windows, alarm, gas fireplaces, a/c. osmosis, etc. Walk to school, park, & store. Potential for suite. $419,900. Call now for appointment or pics as we plan to list next week (agent chosen). 250-307-6949 c) 250-2608033.

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Affordable 55+ Community in Enderby, BC features large late model homes, low taxes, close to shopping & recreation RV prkg. For info. call 250308-2110, 250-308-6703

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sales associates average more experience and more sales per agent than their Competitors. There is no substitute for experience. Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 549-4161; Armstrong 546-3119; Lumby 547-9266; Enderby 838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale)

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Misc. for Sale

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Houses For Sale

1:00-4:00 pm

5806 L&A Road, Vernon

5 bdrm/2 bath, 2386 sq. ft. Completely renovated inside and out. Beautiful backyard with playhouse, shed and garden. Great views and lots of parking.

$389,000

250-308-7448 or 250-212-0848

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OPENHOUSES WEEK-END DRIVE

ARMSTRONG #217, 4202 Alexis Park Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $192,500

COLDSTREAM 9631 Wolfe Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $432,000

ENDERBY 133 West Enderby Road Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $489,900

MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 1039 Mt. Ida Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $479,900

OKANAGAN LANDING #13, 2727 Lakeshore Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $129,900

2301 Hunter Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $465,000

9070 Varsity Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $449,900

FOOTHILLS 1417 Copper Mountain Court Sunday, 1:00-2:30, $639,000

1034 Mt. Ida Drive Sunday, 12:00-2:00, $569,000

#7, 1808 - 45TH Street Sunday, 1:30-3:30, $199,999

2535 Henderson Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $332,500

11705 Briar Drive Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $414,900

898 Mt. Bulman Place Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $569,900

2813 Allenby Way Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $379,900

2880 Willowdale Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $264,000

DESERT COVE 5019 - 5TH Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $335,000

530 Mt. Tanner Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $599,900

#3, 1000 Snowberry Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $389,900

MISSION HILL 2115 - 40TH Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $244,900

PARKER COVE 536/537 Loon Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $269,900

OKANAGAN LANDING 6468 OK Landing Road Mon-Fri 12:00-5:30, Sat & Sun, 1:00-5:00, Starting @ $349,000

THE MARA 4205 - 27TH Street Sunday, Starting @ 1:00, Starting @ $239,900

CITY #204, 110 Kal Lake Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $219,900

EAST HILL #33, 1220 - 25TH Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $344,500

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3300 - 42 Avenue Sunday, 1:30-3:30, $285,000

2404 - 36TH Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $279,000

HARWOOD 2508 - 45TH Avenue Sunday, 12:00-2:00, $358,500 1824 - 47TH Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $325,000 LAKE COUNTRY 13075 Lakehill Drive Everyday, 12:00-4:00, Starting @ $379,900 LAVINGTON 7227 Brewer Road Sunday, 12:00-2:00, $574,900


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Homes Wanted Married couple looking for vendor financing for 2yrs, have down payment. Looking for raw acreage or acreage w/house & outbuildings. 250-963-9619 or email wolvesdenranch@hotmail.com

Cariboo 108 MILE RANCH: South Cariboo, .4 acre sunny building lot, quiet, paved road, close to lake, trails and golf course. Serviced with water and hydro. (250)791-6497

Lots Level building lot, excellent location, block from Silver Star school, 3701 12th Street. Asking $160,000 (250)542-1921 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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Apt/Condo for Rent

Scenic Setting PICTURESQUE spectacular sunsets, garden walking Cozy 1 bedroom distance to all amenities. apartment, conveniently 1 bdrm garden apt. located & freshly painted, management. N/PExcellent $520/mo. Avail. Aug. 1

542-5202 610. NP. 250-542-7723

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4273448 1 BDRM - $650 New paint & lino. ADULT bldg. Parties, pets & drugs are not welcome, please do not apply if any of these apply to you. Hydro not included. Call for interview 250-558-5020 or leave msg. 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo for rent available immediately. Near Vernon Golf Course and Kal Lake, 2 parking stalls, washer and dryer in unit. $1050 + utilities

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MORRIS MANOR Spacious 1 bedroom suite. 2 bedroom corner suite. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call

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2bdrm modular home in Armstrong, BC features large lease lot, privacy, exc. access, $129,500. Call Vern at Re/max Enderby 888-609-7764 or cell: 250-308-2110 Mobile D.wide, 2bdrm, large shop, many upgrades, on creek, Holiday Park. $145,000 obo. 250-542-7702. MOBILE on corner lot in 55+ mobile park in town, Enderby BC. To view: okhomeseller.com listing #26277. Doug or Rita 250-838-7574 Reno’d 2bdrm 12x62 mobile in downtown Lumby MHP, $53,900. (250)547-9659

Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs. Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify the process. Mountain City Mortgage.1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

Townhouses 2bdrm, 2bath, 7appl, single garage, centrally located, walk to Kin beach, pet friendly, no age restriction, large yard. $327,000. 250-503-1488. 3bdrm, 2.5bath, double garage, like new, built in 2009, 10yr warranty, family oriented, $319,900. (250)540-5451

Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2-bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat & hot water incl, $650$750 250-260-8454. 1 & 2bdrm, recently renovated, close to downtown, $800 & $850, 250-307-7117

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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 1-bdrm, close to rec centre $600/mo, also 2-bdrm bsmt suite, $750/mo both n/p, n/s, (250)545-8443, 604-910-8443 1 bdrm condo,clean, updated, on site laundry, a/c, storage rm, small pet? D/T location $700 + util.250-307-5019. 2BDRM, 1bath condo, nicely finished, f/s, w/d, a/c, avail. April 1. $850/mo. n/s, n/p. 250-503-6002. ADULTS 55+ 2bdrm central, $750/mo. RR. 250-558-8261

Apt/Condo for Rent

The CLIFFS

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2 bdrm / 2 bath suite, $ view towards lake ..... /mo AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST 2 bedroom suite, $ view towards lake ..... /mo 2 bedroom suite, $ /mo view towards lake ......... F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, plus heat, hot water and hydro all included. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE

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2BDRM, 1bath, F/S, A/C, NS, onsite laundry, close to amenities, R.R. small pet okay, $750-$850/mo 250681-1848, 250-306-8252, 250545-8252 8am-8pm Brand new, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1250/mo incl all appli, AC, W/D, Secured heated U/G Parking. Call Mel 604936-8513, 778-772-4919. CALL ABOUT OUR “RENT INCENTIVES” 1bdrm & 2bdrm, SENIORS 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)5455773, 250-550-0243 CONDO - 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath, balcony, dryer hook-up, coinup on-site, D/W, N/S, No Dogs, A/C, Close to town. $825/mo 250-549-4937 Deluxe 2bdrm, 2bath, large balcony, gas fireplace, secure adult building, ns, np, $990/mo. (250)308-9402 EAST Hill/Lakeview Manor Bachelor suite, hardwood floors, onsite laundry, n/s, n/p, Avail April 1, util incl. (250)260-5870 ENDERBY 1 & 2bdrm apartment, N/S, N/P $600/mo & up, laundry avail. 250-308-9299 Fabulous Silver Star cozy 2bdrm, beautifully furnished, new TV. www.salbsilverstar.com 416-702-1298. avail April- Dec Low monthly rate, util/incl. FIRST CLASS - Top Floor Condo..Available April 1st. Very Clean, comfortable, quiet, and safe. In excellent location. Close to downtown, schools and bus route. Only minutes from the lakes. 5 Appliances,security entrance with CC camera. Comes with your own balcony, assigned parking. N/S, Small pet considered. $895/mo. Refs req. (250) 549-2140 after 5 PM Hospital area, unique well maintained building, 2bdrm insuite laundry, D/W, A/C, lg inclosed balcony, $1010. 250-306-3939 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 LOCATED NEAR COURTHOUSE Small 1bdrm w/hardwood floors, suitable for responsible tenant. $600 incl heat/hot water, NS/NP. 250-542-0153. Maple Ridge Gardens. Luxury Living. 1801 32 St. Fully renovated deluxe 2BR, 2Bath, very spacious, Private sundeck, gas f/p, Guest suite & rec room, Secure adult bldg. $1050 incl heat. 250-542-5659

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

Rooms for Rent

NEW 1bdrm condo on OK Lake, hot tub, private beach, underground prkg, $1275/mo. incl: hydro/gas/cable/phone & internet. 250-308-0793

2bdrm, clean, adult oriented, cat/smoking ok, avail May.1, $875 +util. 250-558-0551. 3bdrm duplex, W/D, F/S, $1050/mo. 250-550-4100 Len. Cozy clean quiet spacious 2bdrm lower suite, new paint & flooring, insuite laundry, close to downtown, $890/mo. incl/util. ns, np. 250-306-4088 Large 2-bdrm upper suite in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, n/p, util incl $800 (250)838-9657 Large 2bdrm, walk to town, W/D h/u, cat ok, $925 util/incl. 250-542-4310, 250-308-9028. Mission Hill, large 2bdrm, carport, heat/hot water incl. w/d, $1000/mo. 250-308-2103. Silver Star, 2bdrm, 2bath, cable internet, DW, W/D, BBQ April-Nov $900 250-306-1596.

Charming 2bdrm home. 1/2 bsmt, appl., shed, fenced, private yard. Central Vernon. NS/NP. Avail immed. $1050 + utilities. 250 549 1696 EastHill, 3bdrm, large fenced yard, carport, F/S, NS, No dogs, $1275/mo incl.water, garbage, sewer, recycling. Avail May 1. 250-542-0775. FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED UPPER FLOOR EXECUTIVE HOME. PANORAMIC VIEW, 3BDRM, 2BATH, JACUZZI, 2 F/P, LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED, NS/NP. $1700/MO. 250-308-9282 Newly reno’d clean Bella Vista 3bdrm +den family home, lg yard, 2.5bath, 5appl. A/C, N/S, $1600 +util. (250)549-0534 SHORT term rental, 2bdrm, fully furnished, priv. country setting, lakeview, 5min North of Vernon, incl/util. cable & internet, $1300. 250-549-7210 Small 2 bdrm + computer rm, 2bath, 5appl, ns, np, full bsmnt $800 + util. 250-542-9297 Superb fully furnished & Equipped 4bdrm, 3bath ski chalet, avail March 31-Oct 31 $1300/mo incl/util 250-6619914

3 furnished rooms, mature, responsible adults, share util., absolutely n/s, no drugs, no parties. Call for appointment 250-307-5576. Room for rent, one female pref, n/s, n/p, no-drugs, no parties, $450 inclusive, Armstrong. (250)308-2326

NEW 2bdrm 2bath, avail. Imm. A/C. S/S appl. Laundry avail. NP. $1050 & up 780-278-4140 RICKFORD Manor. Call about rent incentive. 1bdrm apt. utilities extra, ns, np, adult bldg. 250-545-1412 Small pet friendly, furnished or un-furnished 1bdrm, over looking creekside, F/S, D/W, A/C. 250-306-3939 Studio condo at Silver Star, furnished, avail Imm, monthly or long-term lease, all util/incl. 250-558-1870.

Bed & Breakfast BED AND Breakfasts, Attractions, tourism operators get incredible exposure for your business…Advertise in the 2010-2011 BC Alberta Bed & Breakfast directory. Call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 ext. 744

Housesitting

Commercial/ Industrial

HOUSE SITTER Available 50 year old professional female willing to housesit in exchange for utilities. N/S N/P. Excellent references. Please contact 250-545-2215 ext 252 Needing a housesitter for May-Oct? Bondable, good references avail. 250-540-4099, 250-546-6131.

Downtown Of¿ce Space For Lease

Mobile Homes & Pads

500 to 5000 sq. ft. 2 MONTHS FREE WITH 3 YR. LEASE 6 MONTHS FREE WITH 5 YR. LEASE Call Dawn Taylor, Re/Max Vernon 250-309-4092

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

FOR LEASE 2400sq’, 690 McCurdy Rd, Kelowna, avail May 1. Rick 250-770-0903. Lumby Retail/Office Space on hwy#6, in town, great parking. 500-2000sqft. @ $10.00/sqft. (250)558-3655, 250-309-3032 Office space available for RMT or other natural health practitioner. Part time space, shared reception with RMT & ND’s, brand new building. Call 250-306-1401 Retail commercial office space approx. 1544sqft in busy Spallumcheen Industrial park, avail. immed. rate neg. 250-549-0141 UP to 4000sq.ft. high exposure retail/commercial space. 250-558-1166 WAREHOUSE, office, shop, retail, wholesale, very good rate. 1-250-314-7225, 250550-4178.

Cottages / Cabins RENT or Rent-to-Own% with $20,000.downpymnt. Westside Rd/LaCasa. 2bdrm+den cottage/home Av. now. F/P, lrg deck, garage, w/d, 30mins. to Kelowna, $1500. +utils. ns/np. 250-769-0980 Small cabin located in Country 4kms from Armstrong, Avail. April, $400 incl/util. Access to garden area, 250-546-4007. yosupeh@hotmail.com

In Lumby, In Valmarie, 3bdrm, F/S, W/D, gas heat, NP, April 1, $800/mo. 250-503-7044. North BX, 2bdrm, large addition, covered deck, F/S, AC, gas heat, NP, $700 +util. DD $350. April 1. 250-545-6643.

Homes for Rent 2bdrm, 1bath, ac, gas f/p, hardwood flrs, all appl. detached garage, fenced backyard, ns, np, close to Beairsto school, $1200/mo. +util. 250309-4996 2bdrm, ideal for professional couple, NS/NP, W/D, F/S, April 1. $1100/mo +util & DD. 250-542-1791. 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS/NP, avail imm, R.R., $925/mo +util. 250-558-8226. 3BDRM & den detached house in central area of Enderby. Appl. R.R. lease & D.D. required. N/S. April 1. $1100/mo. 250-838-2111. 3bdrms, top floor, 1.5bath, front yard, big back deck, n/p. $1200 +1/2 util. Avail April 1. 250-550-6869. 4bdrm, 3.5bath, strata home at Silver Star, avail. April 1 to Nov. 30, $1500/mo. +util. NS, NP, (250)549-7016 4bdrm, 3bath, executive fully furnished Silver Star, April 1. ns, np, $1199/mo. +util. 250558-5045 4bdrm house in Ok Landing area, on acreage, $1500/mo. 6530 Scott Rd. (250)308-0793 5min walk to downtown Salmon Arm, Newly reno’d house on acreage, 3bdrm, N/P inside, N/S, $1200/mo. 250-938-4563 Alexis Park, 3bdrm, upper floor, W/D, AC, D/W, fenced yard, deck, NS/NP, May 1, $1350/mo. 80% util. 250-5451229. ARMSTRONG small 1bdrm house, $900/mo. no dogs. (604)556-1104 Brand new 2-bdrm unit in park with lakeview, N/S, N/P, $925/mo incl pad rent, Avail Immed, RR Kristen 250-3065604

Senior Assisted Living 3 furnished rooms, avail in dependant seniors, w/housekeeping twice a week & life line service. N/S. Call for info 250-307-5576.

Shared Accommodation

Recreation

1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo incl.util. furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 1 ROOM, furnished, close to town, parking, $500 util/cable/internet incl. Avail. April 1. (250)306-3169 OR 250-275-3421 Furnished bdrm, priv.bath, in quiet Vernon home, incl/util, cable, wireless internet, shared kitchen & laundry. NS/NP, $500. 250-545-4718. FURNISHED room for rent, incl, cable/util, $400/mo+DD, (250)550-4740 Furnished room in large house, 7min. to Vernon. 15min. to Silver Star, Fitness room, pool, $450/mo incl util, Suitable for mature prof. or student. (250)503-8018 Rooming house, large room for rent, East Hill, bus route, cable & util/incl. $450mo. (250)558-3579

EXPLORE in style! 2010 towables & motorhomes for rent from just $582/wk! Call Kelowna Truck & RV today @ 250-769-1000. RV seasonal site rentals. Apr 15 to Oct 15. $3500 + tax. Blind Bay Resort (Shuswap) Sites also for sale. Book today 1-800-667-3993 or www.blindbayresort.com

2 Secure single garages & fenced storage lot, 32’x100’ avail for rent near 25th ave/39th St. 250-550-4069. 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 1-250-212-8489 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.

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Storage

Suites, Upper

Auto Services

M&K Storage 8x20 containers for rent, our yard, $100/mo. 250-545-2936, 47th Ave & 31 St RV’S, BOATS & AUTO YARD STORAGE. ARMSTRONG. 250-546-6022, 250-308-9250

1bdrm, full bath, newly reno’d,n/s, n/p, April 15. $700pm util incl.,250-307-8747 2bdrm, Foothills, $1250/mo. NS, laundry, garage, hot tub, free internet. 250-550-6678. Avail Imm. Available April1st, Bachelor unit, in quiet building. appt needed, 250 275-6224 IMMACULATE 3-bdrm 2-bath, f/p, WD. large yard/deck $1200/mo, (250)306-0046

TIRE CHANGES FOR $8 PER TIRE. 250-546-6934

Suites, Lower 1BDRM, avail immed, $600/mo incl.hydro, NS/NP, no parties. 250-549-6747. 1BDRM, Foothills, quiet, main level suite, shared laundry. $750/mo FREE satellite TV, wireless internet, hot tub. 250550-6678. 1-bdrm, incl. small room for office, storage? all util/cable incl, n/p, n/s, no-parties, $750/mo. (250)558-3063 1bdrm, priv.entry, F/S, W/D, April.1, $670/mo incl all util, 250-545-5154 1bdrm, sep/entry, NS, NP, FS, WD, sat/TV, util/incl, $700 for 1 . 250-545-6090. 1bdrm util. cable, internet, $875/mo. wet bar, w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail now 250-260-0388. 1BDRM, walkout, priv. entry, n/s, $750/mo 250-549-7450, 250-306-2727. 2-bdrm, April1, incl, 4appl, Hydro, heat, Ref & DD. kids are ok, $975/mo (250)542-7124 2bdrm, EastHill, new reno’d, adult oriented, priv.entry, insuite W/D, NS,D/W off street parking, 1 cat ok. $950/mo util & Satt.TV incl. Avail Imm. 250542-4757. 2bdrm, located in the Middleton area, avail. April 1, NS/NP $900 util/incl. 250-549-5170. 2-bdrm suite, brand new, Coldstream, n/s, n/p, $900, incl/util, (250)545-8352 250309-4657 2BDRM, W/D, F/S incl Avail Immed N/S N/P $750/mo 604741-4196 3bdrm bsmnt suite avail April 1, 3602 15th ave, near Mission Hill school & bus. 250-5496554, 250-372-4842. Armstrong, 1bdrm suite, very quiet, newly reno’d, $600/mo incl.basic util. Suits single female. 250-546-9919. ARMSTRONG 1 bedroom bsmt suite , Shared Laundry, Non Smoking, Dogs Neg, Separate entrance $600 Util included. 250-546-3327. AVAIL April 1, 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, bright, clean, laminated floor, Okanagan Lake View, Sep.entry, prefer single mature person, NS/NP, $800/mo incl.util. plus W/D, cable & wireless internet. R.R. 250-542-6992. Bright level entry 1bdrm suite, non smoking, f/S, own laundry, $750 +1/2 util. 250-549-1889 Bright, newer, 2bdrm, n/s in/out, n/p, laundry, Middleton $875incl/util. 250-542-8896 EAST HILL: Large 1-bdrm + Den, Senior oriented, N/S, N/P, W/D, private entry, $800 util included., (250)558-0474 EAST HILL LARGE 2bdrm sauna f/p shared w/d priv/entry N/S N/P $830 util/incl cable/ internet. April 1 542-0085 Fully furnished w/d, cable, internet, np, ns, mature female preferred, $600 util/incl. DD req.250-542-6869 before 9pm. Furnished 1 bdrm, n/p, n/s, w/d access. $625 util incl. Avail March 31. 250-260-2807 Large 2 bdrm, level entry suite, w/d,f/s,d/w,n/s,n/p, partially furnished, $900 util incl.,250-545-7050. Newly reno’d 2bdrm, util/incl, shared laundry, NS/NP. $800. Armstrong. 250-546-6380. Renovated 2bdrm lake view, gas f/p, F/S, W/D hook up, avail. April 1, $900/mo. util/incl. +DD. 250-503-2080 Spacious 1bdrm, mtn/lake views, Pv.W/D/entry, DW, NS/NP, storage, parking, near college, $725/mo. 938-2679.

Suites, Upper

1 Bedroom Suite Available in the Victorian. Please inquire for a viewing Elly 250-545-0470

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Antiques / Classics 1974 Ford F250, 4x4, 390 4spd, looks & drives good, $2500. 250-307-4965. 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7, 1 owner, V8 auto, full power group, leather int. good tires, orig.documentation. Car runs & drives great, lady driven, always garage kept & stored for the past 18yrs. Asking $2500. 250-542-7324.

Auto Accessories/Parts 4 Continental Touring Contact AS P195/60R16 75% $180. 250-540-1471. 4 Dunlop Radial Rover LT 245/75R16 load range E $540 obo. 250-540-1471. 4 Marshall Touring P195/70R14 used 1 summer $190. 250-540-1471. 4 Nokian Vativa 235/70R16 70% Tread $400 obo. 250540-1471. FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303. Mercedes used parts. Peter 250-542-0284. 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. 250546-9055.

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3bdrm, 2bath, Hawthorne Lane, $900/mo. 250-5756161. Avail March 15. 3bdrm, beautifully reno’d, good location, $1000/mo. N/S, 250-558-0969, 250-938-1957 3bdrm townhouse, close to town, $850. 250-558-5053.

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3953 Hwy 97N Kelowna 250-765-5282 1987 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Ciera, blue sedan, 182 km, $1200 incl. winter & summer tires (250) 542-0725 after 6pm 1993 blue Cutlass Cruiser 250K, runs great, exc.body, $675 obo (250)307-7177 msg 1994 BUICK Skylark V6, 297000km, New: rad & hoses, water pump, heater core, brakes, CD Player $1400 OBO 250-545-6601 OR 250-5468669 Pls Leave Msg. 1998 Ford Escort 4dr, auto, ac cd player, recent service, exc. cond. 151,000k, $3450 250938-0012 1998 Pontiac Firebird Conv. only 69,000K, closest offer to $11,900. Call (250)549-6897 1998 Toyota Camry, 223,000kms. $2000 obo. 250542-0524. 2002 CAVALIER 2-Door Coupe only 95000KM silver 5-speed cd-player no accidents 2 sets of tires on rims $3995 OBO 250-550-7169 2002 Neon, 4dr, auto, air, cd, p/w, p/l, exc/cond, 121K, $4250 (250)545-4170 2006 CHEVY Caprice, mind cond, 47,000kms., 5spd. sport, asking $7900. 250-469-4056 2008 Honda Accord 31,000K, full load, leather, navigation, voice control, warranty, $26,800. (250)307-4811 2008 VW Golf 36,000 kms, standard, clean, extra set winter tires, one owner, $15,500 obo. 250-838-6760 3RD ANNUAL SUN VALLEY SWAPMEET. SUN VALLEY SPEEDWAY, MARCH 26 & 27. STARTS 10AM. CALL REG 250-308-4701.

Cars - Sports & Imports $$

2005 Saab 92X, 96,00K, AWD, tinted windows, leather, fully loaded, $15,000. (250)550-7135 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX with AC, Auto, 130K Lady Driven Only, Silver, Very Clean, Michelins with bonus 4 Yokohama Winter Tires on Steel Rims, Canada’s #1 Selling Car, Great performance & gas mileage. Very safe. (250)5422144 2007 VW Beetle Convertible, 38,000kms, 2.5L, auto, a/c, heated seats, CD, full load, $17,500. Chris 250-938-0347 MERCEDES 230SLK sport convertible, 140K, excellent cond., only $16,500. Best Offer 250-469-4056

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GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.

Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282

1979 Mercedes 300D. $800. obo. 250-549-7021. 1981 Mercedes 380SL convertible, softop & hardtop, exc.cond. $14,500 Peter 250542-0284 1985 Mercedes diesel camperized Van, 5spd, high roof, exc.cond $14,500. Peter 250542-0284. 1987 Mercedes 300 SDL, 332,000kms, diesel, auto, a/c, leather, cruise, summer & winter tires, injectors rebuilt. $3000 +GST. 250-308-1616. 1993 Golf, 4dr, auto, good condition, 215,000kms, $1795 obo. 250-558-5511. 2001 Passat, Wagon, GLS, fully loaded, black/black leather, 200,000kms, exc/cond $8900 (250)307-6906 2002 Kia Rio, 1.5, 5 spd, a/c, cruise, etc.,only 110,000 kms, ex cond.,250-838-7278 250838-6306. 2004 Acura TL, full load, leather, roof, dealer serviced. $17,750 OBO (250)545-6396 2005 Mini Cooper, only 48,000ks., still under warranty, loaded, air/tilt/cruise & heated seats, full sunroof, asking $15,900. 250-470-3383 Kel.

Call Auction World 250-765-5282

1972 Yamaha XS650, runs, needs work, a true classic. $500. 250-307-4965. 1980 Honda CM400T, 68,000kms, new tires etc. $1500. 250-307-4965. 1984 Honda Elite, water cooled, 125cc, in exc. cond. $1000 firm. 250-542-0913, 250-938-1199 2001 Yamaha R6, mint, incl.helmet/jacket, gloves. $5000. 250-309-3981. 2002 VSTAR 1100, 19,000 kms. Excellent condition and loads of extras, must see $6,990. 250-308-8810 2003 Kawasaki VN800 low kms, great shape, lots of extras, $5500. (250)260-5961 2003 Kawi Z 1000, met blk, 22,000kms, , great cond. lots of extras, travel bags & 2 sets of gear $5999. 250-308-6124. 2004 CR250 Pro circuit platinum pipe R-304 Silencer, unbreakable levers, re-built fork tubes, new plastic & rear tire $3900. Jon (250)308-9036 2005 HD Night Train, 20,000km. 2yr. extended warranty, saddle bags, detachable backrest, elect. sec. sys., windshield, Screaming Eagle pipes, 1yr old battery, newer tires $9,900. 250-860-7785 2006 Yamaha Scooter BWS 50cc, black, like new, $2000 (250)275-1508, 250-540-1649 2009 Harley Davidson 1200 “Nightster” factory ordered, denim blue & black, 2500kms, w/ext. warranty, perfect shape, $10,000. (250)307-2227 LEARN to ride from the most experienced instructors in the BC interior. Small class size; courses start every two weeks. Use our bike for the road test at no extra charge. www.vtwinokanagan.ca or 250-764-7075 Reasonable 2 stroke dirt bike repairs & high performance modifications. 250-308-0448.

Recreational/Sale

Off Road Vehicles

Scrap Car Removal

Trucks & Vans

2003 Honda 450, 4x4, $3200 obo. 250-260-8226. $AVE E-SCOOTER $ALE *Brand New* E-Scooter $779 Kids Dirtbike/ATV Start@$249 Adult@ $1499 Buggie, UTV, etc. www.KDMSports.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123

FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. With or without papers. 250-938-6777

1980 GMC 5000 14’x5’ high dump box. Fully tarped, certified, $5000 in recent W.O. $6900. (250)488-1425

Recreational/Sale

Snowmobiles

$$

SAVE THOUSANDS!$$

Buy where the dealers buy & save

GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.

Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282

1962 Chevy MH BlueBird, fully self contained, HP 327, auto, $1000. 250-307-4965. 1983 Yamaha 750 Maxim, very good shape, asking $2450. (250)503-6002 1988 Citation Supreme, Class C, DUAL FUEL, all options, vg cond, Gen.set, (250)546-9691 1993 Nomad 27’’ 5th wheel, genset, rebuilt fridge. MOVING MUST SELL BY MARCH 30! $6500 obo. 250-838-2336. 1994 Travelaire 26’ Rustler 5th Wheel, a/c, awning, everything works, includes hitch $8900 Great cond. (250)938-8661 1994 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel hitched to a 2003 GMC 3/4 ton SB. $22,500 for both, or will sell separately. 250-545-5394. 1997 Dynasty Monaco Motorhome, Cummins diesel engine, 40’ w/slide, private deal, no GST, $89,000. To see is a must! (250)550-4408 1998 22’ Chevy, fully equip’d., 8cyl 350 engine, upper/lower. beds, 113,500kms. Asking $19,000. 250-491-3882 2000 Westwind 23’ travel trailer, sleeps 7, excellent cond., great family unit. $10,900.250547-9430. 2006 9’ Okanagan truck camper, solar panel, fantastic fan, M/W, rear awning, skylight w/blind $13,000. 250-5420672. 21.5’ Terry trailer 5th wheel, Call (250)838-6663 Newmar Class A RV, 35ft, 2003 Mountain Aire with 2 slides, many extras, only 45,000kms, GM 8.1lt V8, exc. cond., $79,900, 250-493-0358 SACRIFICE -Medical Reasons. Save 1000’s now-HST coming! 2005 Corsair Excella 10’8” Camper, bought new 2006 used 2 days. Generator “Happi-Jak”, electric jacks, full n/s queenbed, sep. shower, o/s shower, heated tanks, bsmnt storage, new batteries regulator, canopy, many more features. Beautiful unit. FORD F350 Dually, crew cab everything rebuilt or replaced, gas 460, runs great. Unit replacement value over $48,000. Reasonable offers to $29,450. May consider Camper sale separately call 250-769-6010

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

2008 Summit 800cc, 146” track, 22.5 flow rites in air box, $7999. 250-558-8201.

Sport Utility Vehicle $$

SAVE THOUSANDS!$$

Buy where the dealers buy & save

GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.

Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282

1976 Jeep CJ5, black, 4x4, $5500. 1-780-906-7966, 250558-8201. 1996 Explorer Limited V8, exc. cond. pearl cream color, w/all options, 250K, asking $2900. Call Jerry 250-549-0051 1998 Nissan Pathfinder Chilkoot Edition, black, 4WD, auto, a/c, cd player, exc. cond. $6000. 250-542-1574 2004 Honda CRV EXL, loaded, exc/cond, summers/ winters on rims. $18,300 OBO (250)545-8936 2005 Jimmy 4.3 auto 4WD, air, tilt, crz, pwr wds/mrs/lks, 88K $11,695. (250)549-1962

Trucks & Vans 1977 F150 Short box, red, gas 4x4, $12,000. 1-780-9067966, 250-558-8201 1988 Toyota p/u extra cab, 7’ box, 5spd, Sirius. $2500 obo. 250-558-4714.

1988 Silverado 454 auto, dual fuel, c/w 5th wheel hitch, runs good needs tuneup, $1500. 250-808-4159 1994 Aerostar 4x4 van, great cond. good tires, $1400 obo. (250)307-6132 1996 GMC Sierra half ton 4x4 ext. cab, pick-up, low kms, exc. shape, $6000 obo. (250)833-4682 1999 Chevrolet G3500 series cargo van, very good cond. recent engine swap, $4000 obo. 250-540-4204. 2000 Ford F150 ext cab, V6, 2wd, fully loaded, ex cond, 148,000 kms. $5,700.250938-1419 2000 Ford F350 crew cab, short box, 4x4, 7.3 diesel, auto, lariate, loaded w/leather, $17,500 obo. 250-546-0994 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD, 4.7L, V8, cruise, tilt, air, 4dr, 98,000kms, $7700 obo. (250)545-7671, 250-938-6301 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. 4x4, 4 door short box. White. 204,000 kms. 4.7 L V8. $9,000 obo. Call 250-718-9272 (cell) or email ryan_hein@hotmail.com 2007 Chevy Silverado, 4x4, 2500HD, 4dr, 117,000kms, full load, $21,500. 778-475-0521. 2008 F350 4x4, diesel, C/C, s/b, all power options, cloth int, 41,000kms, exc cond. $28,000. 250-545-8502. 2009 GMC Sierra, ext.cab, 4x4, loaded, under 15,000kms, extended warranty, will accept 2005 or newer Van w/wheel chair accessible as part payment. $34,500. (250)838-0153

Scrap Car Removal ALIVE or Dead, complete scrap cars & trucks hauled away for free. 250-503-0821

Recreational/Sale

RV SEASON IS HERE! • Government Certified Techs • Best Parts selection, new and used, in BC • Lowest shop rate in the valley Now accepting newer, clean RVs for consignment. Since 1969

Sales & Service Ltd.

When booking online, go to www.kenkraft.ca or call 250-545-5101 kenkraftsalesltd@shaw.ca Dealer #5529

Mobile and In-Shop RV Repair • Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair • RV Customization • Woodwork & Cabinetry • Detailing of RVs & Boats • Parts and Accessories Call Craig Mayall 250-549-0019 • craig@gilmay.ca

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Special Occasions Happy

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th

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAN TOMIAK!

Trucks & Vans DUMP TRUCKS “Lease Expired” “OFFERS”!!!!!!!

S1 Tons - 3 TONS Clearance Prices!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~

2100 Rutland Road (Behind Kia Motors @ Reids Corner, Kelowna) ~~~~~~~~~~~ Call Doug 250-862-7189

Trucks / Trailers -plus Need Cash? Cash Factory Loans offers Payday, CTB, EI, & Pension Loans up to $800, collateral Loans up to $10,000, now offering Cheque Cashing & Tax Returns! Money in Minutes! #6, 2601 Hwy 6 across from Tim Horton’s, or 250-5031010.

Utility Trailers TRAILERS All types, all sizing, excellent pricing. (250)545-2000 U-Built Utility trailer with lid & boat rack $400. Phone (250)542-6215 to view.

Boats $$

SAVE THOUSANDS!$$

Buy where the dealers buy & save

GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.

Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282

12’ Alum. boat, motor, orrs, gas tank, seats, ready to go, $1400 250-545-8547 after 6pm

2005 Bayliner 192 Cuddy Cabin, fish finder, 3.0L 4cyl Merc, $13,900. 250-938-0231. 2006 Searay Sun Deck, 20’ Bowrider, CD/XM radio stereo, 5.0L Merc, very low hrs, Bimney & snap on canvas, mint cond. $28,900. 250-938-0231. 2008 Bayliner 185 Bowrider, c/w trailer, stereo, 3.0L merc, exc.cond $13,900. 250-938-0231. Project boat, 1948 wood Sailboat, trailer, some restoration done. Great project for someone, Offers. (250)558-3777

Legal Notices

80th Birthday

Birthday Princess Tianna!

on Sunday March 28, 2010 1:00 - 4:00 pm at The Odd Fellows Hall in Armstrong

Love your family & friends

Friends of MARGARETA RAHN are invited to join her family in celebrating her

Legal Notices

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Happy Birthday Mom Mitchell Love your four sons

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of Walter Louis Heichert Deceased Nov.5, 2009 formerly of 406-3011 Gateby Place, Vernon B.C. V1T 9S4. Creditor and others having Claims against the estate of Walter Louis Heichert are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claim should be sent to the Executors Judith Harriett Jean Vandervoort and Walter Craig Heichert at the following address on or before April 17th, 2010 after which date the executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the executors then has notice. Judith Vandervoort 510-19645 64th Ave. Langley, BC V2Y 1L2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Kurt Banzer also known as Kurt Gebhard Banzer also known as Kurt Gerbhard Banzer also known as Kurt Gebhard Joseph Banzer, deceased, formerly of #124 - 1108 - 14th Avenue, Vernon, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Kurt Banzer also known as Kurt Gebhard Banzer also known as Kurt Gerbhard Banzer also known as Kurt Gebhard Joseph Banzer are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Rodney Eugene Banzer, the Executor, c/o Dwayne Pommer Law, 578 Central Street East, Prince George, BC, V2M 3B7, on or before May 10, 2010, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Escorts 1st Class Mystique Escorts Gorgeous ladies of all ages to suit every need 24/7 outcall service. (250)558-5500. mystiqueescorts.ca. NOW HIRING. 2 Beautiful young women, 24hr, in or out. Reasonable rates. 250-540-4816. 30 year old, petite, attractive, brunette is available from 11:00am-12midnight in Vernon. 250-306-0344. 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 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage, $95. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250766-2048

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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers on approved credit from Toyota Financial Services (TFS) of 0% finance rate for 48 months are available on 2010 Yaris Hatchback, 2010 Yaris Sedan, 2010 Corolla, 2010 Matrix and 2010 RAV4 and 0% finance rate for 60 months on 2010 Camry. * 2010 RAV4 2WD ZF4DVP(A) MSRP is $26,215 and includes $1620 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $329 with $1888 down payment. Total lease obligation is $17,680 Lease 48 mos based on 96,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. **2010 Camry Sedan LE, BF36KT (A) MSRP is $26,450 and includes $1550 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 1.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $309 with $2238 down payment. Total lease obligation is $17,070. Lease 48 mos based on 96,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. †Cash back offer valid on retail delivery of select new unregistered Toyota vehicles, when purchased or leased from a Toyota BC dealership. Vehicle must be leased, registered and delivered by March 31, 2010. †† Toyota Loyalty Program (TLP) applies to current registered owners of Toyota vehicles. Current Toyota owners can have the applicable TLP discount taken off the price of any new vehicle purchase. Customer does not have to trade in a Toyota, they must only be a current registered Toyota owner. This offer is also transferable to immediate family members with whom they are domiciled. Proof of current address and registration/insurance/lease is required. TLP may only be applied one per each eligible Toyota vehicle owned. Applicable TLP discount offers are as follows: $500 on Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Tacoma, RAV4 and Venza, $750 on Camry, Avalon, Sequoia, Camry Hybrid and Prius and $1000 on Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid. Offer valid until March 31, 2010. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra for all lease and finance offers. Offer valid until March 31, 2010. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between prices, rates and/or other information contained in this advertisement (or on toyotabc.ca) and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted.

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$

1000

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60 months

Toyota Loyalty Program

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purchase financing up to

$

$ per mo./ at 3.9% /48 mo. lease*

fuel-efficiency rebates

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1000 off

329

$

lease from

months:

2010

26,215

purchase from

RAV4 2wd

2010

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$

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60

48

2010 Camry 2010 Yaris, Corolla, Matrix & RAV4

months:

any new Toyota for current owners

toyotabc.ca

HILLTOP TOYOTA

KELOWNA TOYOTA

SUN COUNTRY TOYOTA

PENTICTON TOYOTA

VERNON TOYOTA CENTRE

2350 Trans Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC (250) 832-9433

1200 Leathead Road, Kelowna, BC (250) 491-2475

1355 Cariboo Place, Kamloops, BC (250) 828-7966

2405 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, BC (250) 493-1107

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www.sunshinehonda.ca

2006 Infiniti G35X N Navigation i ti 53,000 kms, one owner, loaded, all wheel drive. Automatic, heated leather seats, dual climate control, CD, sunroof, full power group, navigation and rear spoiler. Stock # P-853.

2007 HONDA CIVIC DX-G

5 spd., A/C, PW, PL, PM, CD, keyless, local, 88,000 kms

13,900

$

25,995

$

STK #93323

2007 HONDA ODYSSEY LX

Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, trac, y , 75,854 kms VSA,, keyless,

21,900 $ 22,900

$

STK #93712

STK #94971

13,900

$

$

31,999

STK #94381

2006 KIA SORRENTO

Auto., V6, air, tilt, cruise, CD, 4WD, alloys, local, 79,758 kms

17,400 $ 18,900

$

STK #93882

2005 DODGE MAGNUM RT

$

21,999

2006 NISSAN XTRAIL SE BONAVISTA

STK #94491

*Payments are biweekly based on5.74% interest and $0 down. (1) over 84 months, (2) over 70 months, (3) over 60 months, on approved credit. Taxes & documentation included. See dealer for complete details

$

109**B/W

NOW*!

16,988

184**B/W

OR

$

OR

$

www.swanlakemotors.com 2008 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 XM Sat Radio, A/C, cruise, P/L, P/W, tilt, alloys

Was $24,995 $

NOW*!

21,988

U4815

237 **B/W

www.swanlakemotors.com

2008 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD CAB 4X4 DIESEL LONG BOX

N OW !

6.7L, auto, power drivers seat, P/L, P/W, tilt, alloys

2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO 4X4

31,988

$

*

OR

343**B/W

$

www.swanlakemotors.com

20,995

Auto, A/C, P/L, P/W, tilt, alloys, boxliner, side steps

2006 SATURN ION 2 128,000 kms, air, cruise, power mirrors, windows and locks, manual transmission. Very clean inside and out and well maintained. Stock # P852A.

$

2009 NISSAN XTERRA S 4x4 28,000 kms, one owner, power mirrors, fog lights, keyless entry, Rockford Fosgate Audio 6 disc CD changer, running boards, roof rack, ABLS and alloys. Stock # P-856.

$

26,995

VERNON N NISSAN

(on top of the Swan Lake Auto Mile)

www.Sentes.com • 6417 Hwy. 97N, Vernon

DL #8718

U4794

U4812

6425 Hwy. 97N, VERNON

250-545-0531

NOW*!

9,888

$

$

6,595

17,900 $ 18,900

Was $10,995

$

2005 HONDA CRV EX

$

Auto, A/C, P/L, P/W, tilt, alloys,

Was 32,995

15,900 16,500

OR

163**B/W

2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU

56,000 kms, 1 owner, heated seats, moon seats, CD player, cruise, keyless entry, p group, Nissan Canada Certified. Stock # P-854.

$

Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, cass., CD, alloys, VSC VSC, 72,169 kms

*

www.swanlakemotors.com

U4829

117,000 kms, one owner, automatic, full power group including LCD colour monitor, rear view backup camera and is Nissan Certified Certified. Stock # P-831.

$

STK #X1191

14,988

U4743

Was $18,995 $

2006 NISSAN MURANO SL

HEMI, auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, navi, load, 59,753 kms

$

N OW !

Was $18,995 $

Loaded, leather, dual power seats, heated leather seats, P/L, P/W, alloys

9,999

10,300 $ 11,900

OR

DVD equipped, heated leather seats, P/L, P/W, alloys

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71 K1500 4X4

$

$

$

www.swanlakemotors.com

79,000 kms, automatic, cruise, power windows, locks and seats, air, CD. Well maintained sporty 5 passenger sedan with mostly highway miles. Stock # 24-564A.

5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, roof, alloys, 104 104,800 kms

205**B/W

OR

2004 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED Crew Cab 4x4 — 14,000 kms, air, cruise, p group, keyless entry, CD player, 4 wheel limited slip, 12V power outlets, power sliding rear window. Stock # P-850.

2005 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN

*

www.swanlakemotors.com

9,995

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, 2 sets tires, local, 45,514 kms

18,988

U4765

2009 NISSAN TITAN SE

2007 HONDA FIT LX

N OW !

Was $19,995 $

$

14,900 $ 15,900

STK #X1531

Auto, A/C, cruise, P/L, P/W, tilt, alloys,

110,000 kms, one owner, fuel efficient 4 cylinder, air, power locks, keyless entry, CD player. Very clean and well maintained. Stock # 24-449B.

5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PPW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, keyless, 33,584 kms

$

2006 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4

2006 FORD FOCUS ZX4

2008 HONDA FIT SPORT

www.swanlakemotors.com

1-888-540-9809 DL#30811

NOW!*

Was $17,995 $

16,988

U4821

OR

184 **B/W

$

www.swanlakemotors.com

2006 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB Low low low kms, auto, A/C, P/L, P/W, tilt, alloys, boxliner, side steps

Was $12,995 U4799

NOW*!

9,888

$

OR

108 **B/W

$

*PURCHASE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE DOC FEES & TAXES.**BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS BASED ON 60 MONTHS @ 7.49% WITH 0 DOWN INCLUDING ALL FEES & TAXES.

*Certified Sales Professionals *Full Time Business Manager

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

www.swanlakemotors.com 6285 Hwy 97 N Vernon, B.C. (Across from Squires Pub)

250-260-2791

DL# 30886

1-800-260-SWAN (7926)


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PRICING CONTINUES by popular demand

TODAY! MARCH 26

Join us for Complimentary BBQ, Donuts and Refreshments in our Covered Outdoor Reception Area.

TEST DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE AND MAKE YOUR BEST DEAL! E RAIN O HURRY! RADIO LIVION SHINE!R ON LOCAT Sale ends Saturday!

FEATURE PRE-OWNED FEATURE PRE-OWNED FEATURE PRE-OWNED FEATURE PRE-OWNED ‘95 VW PASSAT

‘06 DODGE CARAVAN SE VR6

3815A

Reg: $4,988

‘06 VW JETTA 2.5

P1890

Reg: $17,995

‘08 VW BEETLE

Reg: $9,988

‘05 CHRYSLER 300C

3823A

Reg: $18,988

Reg: $21,988

Reg: $10,995

‘06 VW JETTA 2.OT

P1920

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Reg: $22,988

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Purchase Financing Up to 36 months† on Select Models

3955A

P1910

Reg: $21,995

‘09 VW JETTA GLI

6 speed manual, 2.0 T, 71,000 kms

Reg: $26,988

New 2010 Models in Stock

Starting from

2.5 I, auto, 81,000 kms

‘06 AUDI A4

Reg: $22,988

Reg: $16,995

‘06 SUBARU OUTBACK

Reg: $20,995

Fully equipped incl. sunroof, only 20,000 kms, balance of factory warranty 3390A

P1918

Only 60,000 kms, manual

‘09 NEW BEETLE

Auto, cruise, tilt, A/C, Trail Rated

P1892

P1898

‘06 VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Reg: $20,995

Auto, p. windows, p. locks A/C, p. heated mirrors, 85,000 kms

VW Certified 2 years or 40,000 kms warranty. 86,000 kms

Loaded, leather, xenon headlights

‘06 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4

Auto, sunroof, 8,000 kms, balance of factory warranty 3683

3889A

‘06 VW JETTA 2.5

‘06 VW GOLF TDI

V6, auto, matching canopy, ext. cab

AWD, fully equipped, NAV system, only 81,000 kms

Sunroof, manual, p. windows, p. locks, A/C, heated seats

P1919

‘02 MAZDA B4000 4X4

7 passenger, A/C, tilt, cruise, p. locks, p. windows

6 speed manual, only 11,500 kms, VW Certified 2 years or 40,000 kms warranty.

P1905

Reg: $28,988

Well Equipped from

$

final eek w Volkswagen

21,540

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