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MLA denies need for wage increase RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster believes there is considerable misinformation over the minimum wage. The B.C. Federation of Labour is demanding that the provincial government raise the minimum wage from $8 to $10 an hour, saying that B.C. has fallen behind every other jurisdiction across the country. “We have one of the highest average wages in the country,” said Foster, who represents the Liberals in Victoria. “Many people who get mini-
“To say there are hundreds of thousands of people on minimum wage is misleading.” — Eric Foster mum wage work in the service sector and they get tips. They don’t earn minimum wage.” He added that many employers also pay more than they are required to under law. “To say there are hundreds of thousands of people on minimum
wage is misleading.” On Wednesday, Ontario increased its minimum wage to $10.25 an hour while it went to $9.20 in Nova Scotia Thursday. New Brunswick’s minimum wage is going to $8.50 and it will climb to $9 in September.
“The Campbell government has abandoned its responsibility to establish a minimum wage that is fair to the hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers in B.C.,” said Jim Sinclair, federation president, in a release. “It’s time for the MLAs in the Liberal caucus to accept their responsibility and speak on behalf of their constituents and demand that the minimum wage be increased to $10.” B.C.’s minimum wage has not risen since 2001, but Foster insists no action should be taken now because of the ongoing economic challenges.
“There’s a huge cost to business,” he said of government-mandated increases. “Some small retailers that hire young people can’t afford to pay more. Our business people are telling us this is the worst time to increase minimum wage.” But Sinclair disagrees with that stance. “Provincial governments across the country are facing the same economic realities and they have decided to increase their minimum wages,” he said. “Other provinces have increased minimum wages as part of an antipoverty strategy.”
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News Tour reveals school success stories KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff
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n reading, watching or listening to the news, it would be easy to assume there is nothing positive happening in the Vernon School District. But going beyond the headlines and into the schools reveals good news: motivated students, dedicated teachers, hard-working administrators. The district recently hosted trustees from 11 districts throughout the region for the British Columbia School Trustees Association Okanagan branch meeting. “It’s a great opportunity to connect with others in the region and to see what other districts are doing,� said superintendent Bev Rundell. Trustees were treated to a tour that offered a sample of the innovative programs available to students in the district. As trustees boarded the modern yellow school bus in front of the Village Green Hotel, veteran bus driver Harold Young greeted each warmly, and gave the spiel he usually reserves for students on his regular runs, before instructing his passengers to “have fun.� First stop on the tour was Clarence Fulton secondary school, where principal Malcolm Reid greeted trustees with a brief history of the school. “I think you’ll agree that the programs are important, but it’s the people that make them tick,� he said. Current and former students in the school’s Global Education program led trustees in a variety of exercises designed to illustrate some of what the experiential learning program offers. As one student led enthusiastic trustees in a clapping exercise, while seated in a large circle, another talked about world hunger. “Every three seconds a child dies from hunger. And yet almost 25 per cent of youth and 50 per cent of adults are overweight,� said
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Clarence Fulton Secondary socials 10 teacher Alan Gee explains how his class attempted to carve a traditional aboriginal canoe with paddles with the help of master carver Gordie Marchand, before Marchand died, to a group of local and visiting school district trustees. Meagan Heinloo. “It’s about taking off the blindfold and seeing what’s around us. It’s about opening our eyes and seeing how we can better it.� Murray Sasges said when he and Alan Gee started the program five years ago, they weren’t sure if it would be supported by the community. “But the community was ready for us, and we were ready for them,� said Sasges. “The experiences drive the curriculum. Students are required to identify a community and make a significant difference. There is lots of anxiety but that’s where they get engaged.� On the wall of the classroom is a banner that reads, “Anything is possible.� As global ed students
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share their enthusiasm for the program, it’s easy to believe. “What they’re doing affects the kids and the community, the school itself, the way other students work and teachers teach, it’s been really positive for the school,� said Reid. Following the global ed presentation, students in home economics teacher Erinn Schroeder’s cooks’ training program passed around Food Network-worthy trays of appetizers for trustees to sample. From there it was time for biology and forestry teacher Pete Iwanoski to introduce the wetlands centre, one of only five in Canada that focuses on education. “(Vernon Teachers’ Association) president Bruce
Cummings is the visionary, it was his dream to create this outdoor learning setting, where we can do wildlife and bird studies,� said Iwanoski. Tours are brought in from other schools, and Fulton’s Grade 11 and 12 students have been trained to be presenters and guides. After visiting the wetlands, it was on to a tour of the gardens, where four raised boxes have been built that can be used by people ranging in age from four to 90. “We teach gardening because kids don’t know where their food comes from,� said Schroeder. “There is no problem of vandalism because when you get kids involved in a project, they take ownership; we want it to be a true community garden. Kids are
a real tribute to what the school has.� The school is also home to a greenhouse that was designed and built by students. Reid said students at the school are always ready to jump in and lend a hand. “Each program here connects with a whole bunch of other programs,� he said. A hand-carved traditional aboriginal canoe caught the eye of trustees, with teacher Alan Gee explaining the project of his socials 10 class. After applying for aboriginal grant money, Gee enlisted the help of master carver Gordie Marchand. Each student carved a paddle, with the plan to carve the canoe and launch it for a four-day trek across Okanagan Lake. Marchand died before the project could be completed, but not before he and the students had made a connection. “The kids hit the project with energy and enthusiasm, but two weeks in, Gordie found out his cancer was back,� said Gee. “Gordie told us his story and why he couldn’t just spend the last two months of his life on the couch at home. He had to be here with us. “It was a great experience of learning and the power it has to change the relationships between student and teachers. We made the trek, although not in this canoe. “What Global Ed, culinary arts and the wetlands project all have in common is trying to get kids out of the classroom and into the natural community.
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Local trustees proud of program Continued from A3 “It builds relationships and it builds community.” Gee promised that the canoe Marchand began with the students will be completed with the help of another carver and launched in June. Vernon trustee Paula Harned said it’s crucial for everyone to spend time inside the schools to see the positive things that are happening. “It’s amazing what goes on at the schools, and people have no idea,” she said. As both a trustee and a mother of four children, Harned spends a lot of time in the schools, and said she wants her children’s friends to accept her as part of the landscape. “People have to know that it’s just as important to hold your Grade 9 child’s hand as it is in Grade 1,” she said. “How do we get parents into the classroom?” Back on the bus, trustees were taken to The Whitecaps FC Vernon Soccer Academy, which offers a formal training program within the school timetable, allowing students to improve their soccer skills, while keeping up their academics. Staff includes professional coach Claire Paterson and David Broadhurst, former coach of the Manchester United youth programs.
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Kamloops-Thompson School District vice-chair Diane Dosch, left, samples some appetizers from Fulton cooks training Grade 12 student Keri-Ann Herring-Levins. Located at the Vantage One Soccer Centre, the academy is structured after a European-style football club that provides a player development pathway from grass roots to professional level. “We’re quite proud of what we’re trying to build here,” said Broadhurst. “I was surprised how many people play soccer here and surprised by the level of skill. The potential is here to develop future Whitecaps players.” While not part of the Vernon School District, students get credit for their courses, which are done online during the one-semester program. For Vernon trustee Sam Banducci, pride was the overwhelming feeling during the day’s tour.
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Stolen hockey jerseys recovered ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Ryan Schram has been blown away by the support of strangers. Schram, a Vernon native who works as a salesman at Dueck General Motors in Vancouver, helps organize, with friends, the Scott Hetherington Memorial Hockey Tournament in Vernon every April. Through the kindness and courtesy of his bosses, Pam and Moray Keith, Schram was able to help secure five autographed Vancouver Canucks jerseys to be raffled off at this year’s Hetherington tournament. On Sunday, the five sweaters, along with five others and a laptop computer, were stolen from the car dealership by a brazen thief. Schram, who was not working Sunday, said the man was able
“I’m getting calls from people wanting to donate.” — Ryan Schram to leave the giant Dueck premises without being spotted, at least by human eyes. Video surveillance caught the suspect quite clearly. Since the suspect’s picture appeared in the media, and news of the theft got out, police have been receiving a number of tips. “The public is after this guy,” said Schram. “It’s going to be difficult to try and off these jerseys. Something’s going to happen.” Something did happen. Six of the jerseys, plus the laptop, were found Tuesday night, in an elevator in a Vancouver office building. The suspect remains at large.
Purse stolen at Polson Park Morning Star Staff
A suspect is being sought after a purse-snatching in Polson Park Wednesday. At about 3:15 p.m., RCMP officers received a report of a theft in the Vernon park. “An elderly lady in her 70s was standing near the back end of her car when a male rode up on a bike and stole her purse that was sitting on the front seat,” said Gord Molendyk, detachment spokesman. The victim tried to stop him but was unsuccessful. She Gord Molendyk was not injured. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his early 20s and about fivefoot-two in height. He has a slim build and was wearing a black ball cap and a dark knit V-neck sweatshirt that might have had white lettering or trim on it. He took off towards the railway tracks and could not be located by the police dog. Anyone with information on this theft can call the RCMP.
Autographed Canucks jerseys destined for Vernon were signed by the Sedin twins, Alex Burrows, Roberto Luongo and former Canucks legend Trevor Linden. One man called Schram and offered to donate some B.C. Lions jersey, a Kirk McLean signed jersey and a signed hockey stick from ex-Canucks Alexander Mogilny and
Pavel Bure. Schram has been overwhelmed by the public’s support. “I’m getting phone calls from people wanting to donate their already signed jerseys or wanting to help somehow, some way,” he said. “We’re not in Vancouver, not a big black tie banquet that has all these jerseys up for auction. We do a small fundraiser that we’ve been able to build up and raise good money for a good cause.” Schram and fellow tournament organizers worked alongside Hetherington at Save-
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Search and rescue units will have liability insurance costs covered for 2010, but they want guarantees for subsequent years. The provincial government has indicated it will pay for liability insurance for search and rescue groups across the province this year. “It’s good and to me, it’s a no-brainer,” said Leigh Leigh Pearson Pearson, Vernon Search and Rescue president. “They shouldn’t have even considered it. They should have just said they’ll fund it.” However, the B.C. government will not guarantee future funding levels through legislation as has occurred in Alberta. Instead, Public Safety Minister Kash Heed has personally committed there will be ongoing support. “That’s all well and good but what if Mr. Heed isn’t there? Will his replacement feel the same way?”
said Pearson. Pearson points out that all search and rescue groups across the province are volunteer-based and that benefits the public and the government financially. The issue of liability insurance costs has been a contentious one, particularly since one unit was named in a law suit. Pearson insists insurance is vital to protect the volunteers. “As the president of the unit, I could lose my home and everything through no fault of my own. This (funding) should put an end to the worry,” he said. The other challenge has been coming up with the necessary funds. The Vernon unit’s insurance costs about $1,600 a year. Until now, fundraisers have been held to pay for the insurance and that has diverted money away from more critical activities. “It’s a lot of people we can’t send away for training,” said Pearson. “If we’re spending time fundraising, there’s not time for maintaining equipment or training.”
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A tuition freeze for half of Okanagan College’s students is getting strong marks. On Tuesday, the college’s board decided not to increase tuition fees that are more than 10 per cent above the provincial average for similar programs. “We were mildly surprised,” said Eric Reist, Kalamalka Campus Students Association general manager. “The college is showing great restraint. It’s encouraging to see.” Lance Kayfish Among those students that will not pay more are those in arts and business courses. The remaining half of the college’s students will see tuition climb by about two per cent in 2010/11 based on provincial policies tying tuition to the rate of inflation. “We understand fiscal realities and it’s better to have smaller, incremental increases than a large increase five years down the road,” said Reist.
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pring cleaning, in my mind, always starts somewhere in early January along with the good intentions for the coming year. There’s nothing to do in the garden so it seems like the perfect time to do things indoors. Many people don’t like cleaning and on a day-to-day basis it can be discouraging because it always needs to be done again. Spring cleaning has an element of hope to it, that it is a chance to finally deal with at least some of the disorganization and Cara Brady be a fresh start. There are so many components to spring cleaning — the actual cleaning, as in ‘get those dust balls,’ the taking things out of cupboards and closets and putting back in only what is being used, the decisions about what must go and where, (could it be someone else’s good find at a thrift store?). The physical cleaning sometimes involves structural changes like adding or taking away shelves and storage containers, making better use of what is there and rearrangements so what is kept looks more interesting. Getting rid of things can be difficult, for a number of reasons, we feel we might need that piece someday, the item was a gift, the clothing might come back in style. If it has been packed away (except for seasonal items), it probably isn’t needed and if we do need something like that again, we can trust that we can get the same or better. As a sentimental person, I do make exceptions for things of sentimental value within reason. The sentiment really gets in the way when it comes time to open the trunks and look through the old cards, letters (what do people do now, save love e-mails and texts tied up with ribbon?) souvenirs and photos. With my great respect for the written word and pictures, it’s very difficult to get rid of these things. Since I neglected to become famous, my
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personal effects are never going to be of any commercial value to my descendants, so I try to keep representative samples from each era for my own amusement and the edification of future generations. I am slowly working my way through labeling photos and putting them in albums, another archaic form of memorabilia. Spring cleaning the mind is the hardest. Ideas and attitudes that have been perfectly serviceable and appropriate at some time in the past may need to be looked at honestly and re-evaluated. A lot of them are those small voices, sometimes we don’t even remember how they got into our heads, the ones that tell us we should or should not do — not the ones about basic morality and personal integrity — but the ones about thinking and behaving in certain, unquestioning ways. Are we making our own judgments and decisions about everything from friends to clothes, to social issues, or is someone or something from the distant past still making them for us without our conscious knowledge? It might be time to get rid of the dust balls and the unnecessary old thought patterns, do some brain washing, in a good way, and take a fresh look at things around us. The trouble is that out-dated, ill-fitting and painful or just plain silly thoughts and memories cannot be neatly bundled off to the thrift store or the garbage bags. I don’t know if this happens to anyone else, but I have found that unwanted memories can get attached to physical items, sometimes with inexplicable reasons, and getting rid of the item helps get rid of the memory. With a good attitude, the old thoughts and memories can be put in proper perspective and leave room for new and interesting thoughts and ideas that lead to new experiences, adventures and memories. Spring cleaning has to be done all year round and we can be glad that it does. When we stop having things that need cleaning, we have stopped taking part in life. As long as we are cleaning, we are alive, growing and changing.
It’s nice that the provincial government is providing funds so search and rescue units are insured for liability this year, but why is there no commitment to long-term support? After all, search units, such as the one in Vernon, are completely volunteer-based. Without them, the government would have to spend considerable dollars to establish a service to assist people who are lost or injured in the backcountry. Just the recent rash of avalanches in B.C. demonstrate the important role these dedicated individuals play. But unlike its Alberta counterpart, the B.C. government refuses to enshrine funding to these valuable groups in legislation. Instead, Public Safety Minister Kash Heed has personally committed there will be grants year after year. And while no one is questioning Heed’s integrity, he isn’t going to be in politics forever. What if he isn’t re-elected or the premier decides to bump him out of that portfolio? Even if Heed remains the minister, priorities can change and if there is nothing down in writing, it’s far easier to walk away. All Heed and the rest of the government is doing is continuing the uncertainty that faces B.C.’s search and rescue units. And that means those groups will continue to have to raise funds in the off chance that provincial support for liability insurance falls through. In the end, these are volunteers who are putting themselves on the line — both physically and legally — for all of us — and it’s time the government acknowledged that reality.
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CITY DEFICIT Front page news: city has to dip into police reserves to cover $851,000 deficit. Are these people who are running the show downtown for real? Blaming the economy, low returns on deposits and so-forth. LOL. Didn't you guys just sell a piece of land downtown to the library for $10? Which was worth $850,000? If that's the case, and I could be wrong but I don't think so, Bob, Wayne and Shawn and anyone else that thought this was an appropriate use of city money should step down because council's misuse of city money has been going on for some time, starting with the purchase of the old Coldstream Hotel. Enough already. Michael White
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he employees of the Vernon B.C. Assessment office do not believe that it is possible to provide the communities they serve with adequate service while being located in Kelowna. They are also concerned about the economic ramifications to the local economy with the loss of further jobs. Here are a few of the reasons for keeping staff here to serve you better: ■ Land and building valuation is very location dependent. Appraisers familiar with the local neighbourhoods will provide more accurate and equitable assessments. Would you call a realtor in Kelowna to estimate a list price for your home? Even if he's been here before, how well does he know your city? Assessment appraisals are the same. Ê Our research with local commercial realtors has indicated that there will actually be a far smaller decrease in costs to the taxpayers of this area rather than the $441,000 savings B.C. Assessment cited in press releases. ■ Instead of $441,000 annual savings, there may be $14,245 annual savings in total between both Penticton and Vernon, with greatly reduced services to both communities and a reduction in local payroll of $630,000 in Penticton and $910,000 in Vernon. These people buy goods and services from local businesses. Is a $14,000
annual savings worth it? ■ In a response to concerned municipalities, our CEO downplayed tax savings to municipalities, despite the fact that this was the primary reason cited when they went public with the plan. Now B.C. Assessment is saying the main reason for consolidation is to provide better services to our customers. The employees fail to see how moving from Vernon to Kelowna will provide better service. ■ Even if only 10 per cent of our customers physically come to our office, we would like to continue to help that 10 per cent rather than closing the door on them. Up to 335 people in a single month come to each local office. Some people have complicated questions that need face-to-face interaction to resolve. Other people may not be comfortable with computers and more still would certainly not want to drive
AVALANCHES Nowhere in your full page coverage of the deadly avalanche on Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke was any mention of the total lack of sense shown by the organizers and attendees of this event. It was a miracle that only two people died. There could have been a much more tragic outcome. Other media have reported extensively on the lack of responsibility shown, and charges are being contemplated by the RCMP. Avalanche warnings had been in effect for the area for several days. No one should have been out there, and the fact that children were involved makes the situation even more serious. The avalanche was triggered by snowmobilers out to prove that their machines were the most
to Kelowna in the dead of winter on dangerous roads when their assessments come out. ■ Keeping a local office open is good for the environment. If 100 houses had to be inspected here, it takes less time and uses less gas to have a Vernon employee inspect them. When based in Kelowna, those same 100 inspections would require a lot of gas and time, not to mention accommodation and food expenses; expenses passed on to the taxpayer of course. ■ B.C. Assessment has started to claim that staff will not be forced to move, that they may be able to telecommute. However, this is not in the current agreement the employees work under and senior managers in the company have clearly spoken against this model. ■ B.C. Assessment claims that physical proximity matters less and
powerful and could go higher on the mountain than anyone else. The rescue effort put into the aftermath of this event has cost the citizens of this province many thousands of dollars. It is only right that those responsible should pay out of their own pockets. Unfortunately the complete lack of judgement shown here only adds to many people's perception that most snowmobilers are oblivious of the impact their activity has, not only on the natural environment, but on their fellow citizens. Perhaps these boys should have their toys taken away. Joan Chadwick NATIONAL ANTHEM All the fuss about one word in our national anthem reminds me of an interesting story I read several years ago.
less as we move towards hiring American and Indian companies so that an appraiser located in Kelowna can decide how much taxes you will pay compared to your neighbour. This simply does not make sense. There is no substitution to knowing the market area, being familiar with the sales that values are driven by and physically inspecting properties in the area. ■ B.C. Assessment notes that in recent years our company has moved to a model of specialization and most property types such as commercial, farms and stratas are already handled by Kelowna. In other words, if those property owners have already had their services reduced, then the rest of you should too! ■ Despite B.C. Assessment downplaying local residential property valuation, it remains very complex and includes farm structures, triplexes, bare land stratas, co-operatives and high value waterfront property, the values of all of which are highly location dependant. ■ Please support local assessment employees in keeping their services in the local area to serve you better by joining our online petition at http:// cupe.bc.ca/news/1018. Thank you from your friendly neighbourhood assessment staff. Kevin McPhail, president CUPE Local 1767
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A judge was selecting his jury members and first asked if anyone in the assembled group wished to be excused from jury duty. A nervous looking young man stood up and said he wished to be excused. The judge asked about his reason and he said, "Because my wife is about to conceive." After a slight hesitation, the surprised judge said, "Young man, you certainly can be excused. I think when you said your wife is about to conceive, you meant she is about to deliver. In both cases, you should definitely be with her." We should never underestimate the importance of choosing the right word at the right time. At this time in our history, I think the right words have been chosen in our national anthem. Go Canada Go. Gordon Anderson
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North Westside garbage fees draw criticism RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Higher fees for disposing of trash are being dumped on in the North Westside Road area. The Central Okanagan Regional District has approved its 2010 budget, including increasing user fees for the waste transfer station from $40 to $167 a year. “That’s a 317 per cent increase. That’s pretty exorbitant,” said Allastair Fergusson, North Westside Ratepayers Association vice-president. “I understand times are tough and (recycling commodity) prices are down, but we shouldn’t be hit with all of this at once.” CORD has previously indicated the increase is a result of higher costs for labour, hauling, equipment rental and tipping fees at the Kelowna landfill, where the transfer station waste is taken. Jim Edgson, North Westside director, also believes the substantial hike is a result of small, annual adjustments not occurring since 2002. “We’ve been paying way less than we should for seven years,” he said. “That $40 did not represent reality. We would be paying significantly more if we were in an urban setting.” Edgson says he will be attempting to keep costs down and is investigating incremental increases on an annual basis to avoid large hikes in the future. While some residents may consider illegally dumping their trash in the woods to avoid the $167, they will be paying the fee whether they use the transfer station or not. “They put it on your taxes if you don’t pay. It’s really not a user fee. You can’t opt out,” said Fergusson. In terms of CORD’s overall 2010 budget, a home assessed at $440,000 in the North Westside area will see
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Constantinople is a very big word, can you spell it? So goes the old school joke but spelling is much more than trick questions. It’s a basic part of literacy and the third annual Adult Spelling Bee challenges the community to demonstrate its spelling skills and help the Junction Literacy and Youth Centre programs. “We have put together the most intelligent and resourceful team and we hope that other credit unions and financial institutions are going to come out and see if they can do better,” said Dan Gagne, branch manager of Interior Savings Credit Union. “Every year the branch staff puts together a plan of what we want to do in the community and this is definitely something we want to support. We notice that there are now more spelling mistakes when people are filling out job applications and it’s something everyone needs.” Tracie Savage, who was on the Interior Savings Credit Union team last year and is heading it up this year,
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Bev Gess (left), president of the Junction Literacy and Youth Centre, prepares for the Adult Spelling Bee with Interior Savings employees Tim Hendren, (clockwise from left), Marg Reilly, Dan Gagne, Tracie Savage and Michelle Furlong. The event, which is sponsored by the New Car Dealers Association, takes place April 14. Marg, tried to accommodate (give consideration) even the most velleity (lowest degree of choice, slight wish) of suggested spellings. Marg did have to use her veto when some of the attempts would have been deleterious (harmful in a subtle or unexpected way) to our team standing.
“Every year the branch staff puts together a plan.” — Dan Gagne put all of last year’s words into a story about the experience. “Well, once again, Vernon’s gaullimaufry (hodgepodge) of par-
ticipants entered the competition a sense of disquietude (anxiety, agitation),” wrote Savage. “Our team captain,
all and lots of money was donated to a great youth initiative,” wrote Savage. Bev Gess, president of the Junction Literacy Centre, is working with a committee to come up with the list for this year’s spelling bee which will include a balance of commonly misspelled words and some that will get team members thinking. While businesses and organizations are encouraged to enter the Spelling Bee as teams of eight, individuals can also enter and will be placed on teams. For more information about the Adult Spelling Bee (and breakfast) April 14 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge call 250275-3117.
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haritable orga- in equities and security nizations and donations. Since the tax foundations with policy was implemented, their many volunteers our government estimatprovide a great service ed there was an increase to the communities in of over $50 million in which they live as well as donations. Canada has one of humanitarian assistance to those in need all over the tightest controls on charities and not-forthe world. profits in the world. Since coming into However, abuses still office in 2006, our emerge when Conservative citizens set government up charities has taken and not-forimportant profits to evade initiatives to taxes or, those encourage administrating Canadians charities take to donate to unreasonable registered compensation charities. Colin Mayes for their work. We Last year, it exempted was revealed that large the donation of pubsums collected for charilicly listed securities to ties ended up being paid public charities from to executives. capital gains tax and Research revealed it extended this exemption was not mandatory for to donations to private charities to reveal the foundations in order to amounts they paid their improve tax incentives for Canadians wishing to top executives. They donate to their favourite just had to reveal how charities and/or founda- many earned more than $120,000. tions. It turned out that Our government more than 2,000 people changed the tax policy allowing donors to char- earned more than this amount from charities ities and foundations in Canada. Some family the ability to donate to corporations were setpublicly-listed securities without triggering a per- ting up a charity administered by a front person. sonal capital gains tax. They would then donate This would allow for to the charity. instance, a person with By doing this, they bank stocks purchased, received a tax benefit say, 25 years ago, to for the donation. Then, donate their stocks to their favourite charity or they would siphon off foundation without hav- the money in the charity to family members ing to incur capital tax on the appreciated value through expensive golf memberships, vehicles, of the stocks. vacations and other The effect of this perks. great tax relief resulted Presently, there is in a spike in equity before Parliament, a donations to Canadian private member’s bill, charities and foundaC-470 that aims to add a tions. Community small measure of transfoundations reported parency and clarity to a significant increase
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Bill C-470, if passed, will restore trust for those of us that donate by limiting the amount that gets siphoned off to support the lavish lifestyles of those that
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MP urges colleagues to buy Okanagan rail tracks LACHLAN LABERE Black Press
The push to transform local rails into a trail continues to gain momentum. With no agreements coming from the private sector for the acquisition of CP Rail’s Armstrong to Sicamous line, CP is now obligated to let the federal government make an offer. Having expressed interest in seeing the Grindrod-to-Sicamous portion of the line used as a cycling/walking corridor between the two communities, the District of Sicamous has been asked by MP Colin Mayes to forward a letter to Transport Minister John Baird, encouraging the federal government to proceed with the acquisition. “I will continue to work for this request as I believe it is a great opportunity to develop these type of recreational options for the valley,” says Mayes. Other government bodies, including the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District and the City of Vernon, are urging the federal government to acquire the CP rail line so that it will be maintained as a transportation corridor, with the desire to see the Grindrod to Armstrong portion once again used as a railroad. Okanagan Valley Railway stopped operating on the 13-kilometre, CP line last summer. Since then, Grindrod’s Sure Crop Feeds, Rogers Foods in Spallumcheen and Okanagan Fertilizer in Enderby had to depend on transport trucks, increasing their operating costs. Unless a purchaser for the line can be found, there is a concern CP will apply to the Canadian Transportation Agency to abandon the track. “The permanent loss of the short-line railway creates spin-off challenges for agricultural producers in the area, many of whom receive feed, fertilizer and other materials essential for their operation from businesses affected by the railway closure,” said
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As the first long weekend of the year dawns, ICBC is encouraging all drivers to plan ahead and drive safely this Easter. Over the past five years (2005-2009), there have been an average of 2,100 crashes, 630 injuries and four fatalities throughout B.C. over the four-day Easter long weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our roads will be extra busy with many drivers setting off on their first road trip of the year,â&#x20AC;? said Nicolas Jimenez, ICBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of Road Safety. Here are ICBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top five smart driving tips for this Easter long weekend: No. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Be realistic: Plan ahead and be realistic about travel times. Allow extra time for possible delays that may occur due to increased traffic volume over the long weekend. No. 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Your vehicle: Long road trips can be tiring for drivers and passengers but also on your vehicle, so make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the drive. Remember to check your engine oil, washer fluid, lights and inspect your vehicle tires, including the spare, to make sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in good condition and properly inflated. No. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Be safe: At this time of year in B.C., weather conditions can change quickly, especially when travelling over long distances. Even in spring, drivers may encounter winter-like conditions in some parts of the province. In other parts of the province, warmer weather will encourage more motorcyclists and bicyclists to hit the road. No. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drive smart: Whether travelling a long distance or a short trip, always maintain a safe travelling distance between vehicles. Allow at least two seconds of following distance in good weather and road conditions, and at least three seconds on high-speed roads or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re behind a motorcycle since it has a much shorter stopping distance. No. 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Model it: Set an example for your children and other drivers by making smart driving decisions on the road. Start by always wearing
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The Vipers’ Adam Thompson (above left) and Kevin Kraus have their playoff beards in fine form; Right: Netminder Graeme Gordon (left) and forward Connor Jones jockey for position as they await an incoming point shot during practice Wednesday afternoon at Wesbild Centre.
Snakes putting best face forward GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
If there is one area where the Vernon Vipers haven’t been overly convincing this B.C. Hockey League post-season, it is in their ability to grow playoff beards. Aside from captain Kevin Kraus, netminder Graeme Gordon and a handful of other veterans, the post-season whiskers are somewhat lacking. When asked who had the best beard going, Kraus replied: “Besides me? We don’t have too many guys who can grow them this year. Maybe Ikky (Cole Ikkala) or Tommy (Adam Thompson)?” And the worst playoff stubble? “Pimmer’s (Braden Pimm). He thinks he has a couple chin hairs here and there, and maybe a little mustache, but it’s pretty bad,” chuckled Kraus. Gordon, a 20-year-old North Vancouver product, goes so far as to credit his facial follicles, his mustache in particular, for his rock-steady play in the post-season. With four shutouts in 10 games, and a sparkling 1.49 goals against average and 93.96 save percentage, he makes a pretty strong case. “A secret I’m going to reveal to you here – a little Morning Star exclusive – the mustache is the power of my play,” deadpanned Gordon, 20. “When it wasn’t around I wasn’t playing as well, but now that it’s back and I’ve got the A-game going.” More seriously, he added: “I don’t have to make a lot (of saves) with those guys in front of me, but when I do, I just try to keep the guys in it. If I keep them in it for long enough, I know they’ll take over and get the job done.” Beard or no beard, the Vipers’ experience and depth are proving to be a lethal combination in the post-season. With 13 returnees from last year’s Royal Bank Cup squad, and a forward corps as talented as any in Junior A hockey, the Snakes, ranked No. 2 in Canada, are poised to defend their Fred Page Cup title in a rematch from last year as they battle
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the Coastal Champion Powell River Kings. Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-seven series go tonight and Saturday night respectively against at Wesbild Centre. The significance of a return to the league final is not lost on Kevin Kraus, a Garden Grove, Calif. native. “It’s pretty unbelievable. It’s not every year that you get to get back into the BCHL final. Lucky for us we are here and we’re going to take full advantage of it. “The bond we share with everyone in the locker room and how close we get as we go into battle... it’s an amazing thing to watch.” While last year’s roster was underpinned by a bruising corps of blueliners, Kraus says this year’s edition is based more on speed and skill. “We’re a little less physical on the back end, but other than that, the depth we have this year is just as immense. It’s scary to think we’re doing the same thing this year as we were last year. “From top to bottom, for the Jonesies (twins Connor and Kellen) to Pimmer and Mike (Collins) and Dave (Robinson), to our third and fourth line – if you want to call them a fourth line – have been playing unreal.” The Kings, who have three of the top-four playoff scorers, also have a robust defence corps, led by captain Mat Bodie. Said Kings’ head coach Kent Lewis: “Well, if Sam Pollock (former Montreal Canadiens GM who built his teams from the back end out) is right, then we’re doing well. “It’s been a development. Having Bodie back there has been huge. He was captain of the World Junior A Hockey Challenge team (Pacific entry with the Jones twins).” For speedy Viper d-man Stevie Weinstein, this post-season is all about the opportunity to step up. The 19-year-old Los Angeles product played in just four games last post-season, but he is using smart distribution and a good first pass to give Vernon a dynamic look on the back end this year.
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Bantam brigade goes big BY KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
Dylan Bowen plays defence for Pursuit of Excellence.
Curtis Lazar leads Pursuit of Excellence in goals.
Between them, Curtis Lazar and Cole Sanford racked up 205 points with the Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Hockey Academy Bantam 1 team in Kelowna this season. They flashed some of that dynamic offence to make the B.C. Best Ever Under 16 grade in Summerland and move on to the B.C. Cup, April 15-18, in Prince George. A total of 20 players were chosen from the zone trials. Lazar and Sanford, both of Vernon, joined teammate Dylan Bowen of Lumby and four members of the Vernon Royal LePage Renegades – Jordan Burns, Alex Gillies, Harlan Orr and Conner Richards – in surviving the final cuts. “Curtis and I switch (from centre to wing) every tournament and I was finding the net this season,” said Sanford, who led POE with 46 goals and 103 points. “Playing with Curtis LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR makes it so much easier. You just have Harlan Orr (from left), Alex Gillies, Conner Richards and Jordan Burns of the Vernon Renegades. to get open.” Sanford said he improved his “allaround” game under head coach Evan The three POE players attend George the KIBIHT, showed his snipe big-time in Marble, strengthening his core through Elliot Secondary in Winfield. POE, like the Summerland. commitment to training. Sanford hopes to Renegades, are in the 42nd Tim Hortons “They liked how I got lots of shots and get plucked in the April 29 WHL Bantam Kamloops International Bantam Ice my offence,” said the towering left winger, Draft in Edmonton. a Grade 10 George Elliot student. “I got a Hockey Tournament this week. Said Lazar: “My season went really The Renegades capped a tough year by few goals.” good. We won four of seven tournaments. having four players move to the B.C. Cup. Orr was on a line with Gillies (2+1) and My skating has probably improved the “It was fun,” said Burns, a Grade 9 Michael Roberts Wednesday in Kamloops. most of anything. I think my physical play VSS student. “I did good until the last Orr won a Booster Juice gift certificate and stood out (at camp) and I got a couple of day. My shot was pretty good. I got a nice a glass hockey player MVP award. goals.” Gillies, a Grade 9 Seaton student, also goal from the point, and my skating was Lazar, who compiled 53 goals and 102 smooth and I was moving the puck. I used his offence to make the U16 grade. points, was named tournament MVP and think I improved my skating this season. I “I was scoring a lot and got a few Top Forward at the St. Albert Invitational. worked hard in training.” points,” said Gillies. “I mixed things up Bowen led all Pursuit defencemen with Richards, a centre out of Enderby, a bit (with shots) and I had 3+2 in one nine goals and 37 points. He, like Lazar scored goals in two of the scrimmages. of the games. I think my skating has and Sanford, will likely play Midget Quad “I did pretty good,” said the Grade 9 improved this year, and I definitely have a for the Okanagan Rockets next season. A.L. Fortune student. “I was forechecking harder shot.” “I didn’t think I played too great the hard and mostly, they said they liked my Richards and Burns also scored for the first game, but the last two games I was skating and shooting. They said my shot Renegades, who met the Spruce Grove skating pretty good, moving my feet bet- was hard and accurate.” Saints Thursday night. Lazar, with 2+1, ter,” said Bowen. “I’m just getting back Orr, who had 2+1 and earned game and Sanford, with one goal, helped POE into shape after breaking my ankle in MVP as Ryan Parent’s Renegades stopped ambush the Westside Warriors 12-0 in practice about three months ago.” the Chilliwack Bruins 6-4 Wednesday at their Kamloops opener.
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Sports SPORTS BRIEFS Kapak collects national medals Vernon’s Connie Kapak pocketed five medals in the Midget division at the Canadian Speed Skating Championships in Campbellton, N.B. last weekend. Kapak was the youngest of 15 athletes in her division, and she managed one gold, one silver and three bronze medals in eight races. “She was competitive despite the rubber legs which appeared after 23 hours of travel, numerous delays due to an Atlantic storm, and icy roads during the bus portion of the trip,” said her father and coach Pete Kapak. “After the first day, she gained her skating form, however the early races really hurt her points totals.” A total of 155 skaters attended, in four age groups. One skater from Kelowna and two from Kamloops, in older age groups, represented the Interior. Team B.C. had 26 skaters in total. YouTube broadcast all races live, garnering 67,000 hits, including many from this area who followed the action.
Dolinar deuce paces All-Star attack Matthew Dolinar scored twice as the Vernon 2000 All-Stars grounded the Vernon 2001 Selects 9-2 in exhibition spring Atom Rep action Tuesday night at the Enderby Arena. Bryant Cumming added 1+2 for the winners, who got singles from Connor Senn, Harrison Fenwick, Sebastian Archambault, Zach Agar, Keegan McRae and Nick Mitchell. Cory Lazar and Landen Harrison replied for the ‘01 Selects, who trailed 2-0 after the first period and 6-2 after 40 minutes. The same two teams meet today at 4:15 in Enderby. The 2000 All-Stars battle Kelowna at 9 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. in Saturday action in Enderby.
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Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 260 pounds at just 16 years of age, Vernon’s Callum Busfield is already an imposing individual. He’ll be putting that hulking frame to good use as he competes with the Under 17 Canadian rugby team on an overseas tour of Wales and England. Busfield, who left last Friday for the two-week tour, plays the prop position. Plagued by injuries, the easy-going giant wasn’t sure he would make the team. He suffered a sports hernia, partially dislocated fibula, shoulder injury and countless other bumps and bruises. “At every tryout or major tournament I’ve been injured. This has been a bad six months injury-wise,” said Busfield, adding his injuries are nothing a whole lot of tape can’t fix. The national program held a U17 tryout camp in November, with players being named to either a development team, or the touring team (the one going to the UK). Hampered by injuries, Busfield was originally placed on the former, but played his way onto the touring team with impressive showings at a series of games against other B.C. teams. For Busfield, who played Grade 8 rugby with the Kalamalka Lakers before leaving to attend St. George’s School in Vancouver, having the opportunity to play for Canada is a dream come true. It’s an experience he has been able to share with his father, Ian, who has an extensive rugby background as both a coach and player. “It’s been something we’ve both been wanting to do. For him to see me achieve this, it has been such a big highlight for both of us,” said Busfield. “This has been my goal since
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Vernon’s Callum Busfield is in the midst of a two-week rugby tour with the national U17 squad in the United Kingdom. I found out about the team. This year, it’s finally happening and I want to make the best of it.” For the first week of the tour, the U17s will be in northern Wales for a mini-camp. They will play two games, one against a North Wales development team and another against the North Wales Academy. Busfield, who toured the UK last year with St. George’s Saints, says Welsh passion for rugby is unsurpassed. “The rugby in Wales is bigger than hockey is here. For a game, the entire town
square fills up with thousands of people so they can watch it on the big screen. Their national identity is so wound up in the sport.” The major tour stop for Canada’s U17s will come at the
Wellington College International Festival in Berkshire, where the squad will have games against Portugal, Italy and Scotland. As an extra treat, the U17s get to take in a Guinness Premiership match between the London Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons at Twickenham Stoop. Busfield, who also competes in track and field at St. George’s (shot put, javelin and hammer) plans to lay off contact activities in the off-season, and will focus on rehabbing his injuries. “I’m in the gym about 20 times a week right now – on the running program, core strength, weight training. I also stretch for about half an hour every day.” Busfield also participates in leadership programs, and has done volunteer work at food banks and fundraisers for Habitat for Humanity. As his development continues, Busfield will work towards earning a place on the B.C. U18 and Canada U20 teams. “It’s a development program so that Canada can be more competitive on the world stage,” he said. Canada’s national team is currently rated 14th in the world rankings.
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First Nations take to ice
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Paul Kozin (right) of the Kalamalka Lakers makes a run while fighting off a tackle by Josh Randhawa of the Kelowna Christian Knights during high school senior boys rugby play Wednesday afternoon at Kal. Kozin was one of three try scorers for Kal, who settled for a 15-15 draw.
Boxers meet ring icon Morning Star Staff
Vernon Boxing Club members earned some valuable life lessons, in and out of the ring, last weekend at the Peachland Recreation Centre. In the ring, Vernon club fighters went 2-for-3 at George Chuvalo’s Fight Against Drugs event. Out of it, they heard the retired Canadian Hall of Fame heavyweight boxer tell his story of how substance abuse claimed the lives of three of his four sons, and the loss of his wife by suicide. Chuvalo, who was never knocked down in 93 professional fights between 1956 and 1979, twice going the distance with Muhammad Ali, was awarded the Order of Canada for his work with helping Canadian youths. He has given his heavy-hitting presentation at more than 1,000
Canadian schools, rehab centres and institutions. Vernon’s Chad Murphy, who needed just one minute of the opening round to stop Peachland’s Michael Johnson, was impressed with the former Canadian champ’s presentation, and admits to being a little shaken up afterwards. “I’ve got a lot of respect for him. He didn’t go overboard to get people’s attention. He had a very intelligent way to explain his story,” said Murphy, 26, who floored his light heavyweight (190 pound) opponent with a punishing right-body, left hook combination. “I had to get up and walk away for about 10 minutes to get my head right before my fight.” Not wanting to overburden Chuvalo, Murphy settled for a handshake with the burly brawl-
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Vernon’s Kevin Minguy (left) meets Canadian heavyweight boxing legend George Chuvalo at an event last weekend in Peachland.
er after the fight. “I’ve got pretty big hands, but his just covered right over mine,” grinned Murphy. In other action, Kevin Minguy, 16, earned a referee stoppage over Tyrel Hattori in the second round of his welterweight (147 pound) bout. Dusty Price, 14, lost by decision to Reese Wenniger of Thistletown, but showed a lot of heart in his bout. “My fight was pretty much over before I got in the ring, but Dusty had a war,” said Murphy. “I’m proud of both him and Kevin.” Minguy, a Kalamalka Secondary student who has been with the club for just one year, says the training has given him a little perspective. “I just wanted a sport to do something to keep out of trouble, and it did just that. It’s a lot of discipline, it teaches you what you can really do if you try.” Added Murphy: “I really like the atmosphere down there. I’m making changes in my life and boxing helps me. It has changed my life for the better. “I used to have a beer gut and now I’ve got my six-pack back, and it only took five months.” Coached by Brian Jones and Bear Lind, the Vernon club has gone from 14 to 50 members, ages from 6 to 60, in recent months. They will be hosting a fundraiser dance for the team at the Eagles Hall, Tuesday, April 27.
The sixth annual Nk’Maplqs Challenge Cup tournament will feature 33 native hockey teams from B.C., Alberta and the Northwest Territories this weekend in Vernon. Games start today at noon at Civic Arena and go all weekend at Priest Valley Arena and Wesbild Centre starting Saturday. Tournament president Keith Louis said the event always has an abundance of future superstars and past stars from junior and college, the likes of Casey Pierro-Zabotel, and Ryan Minnabarriet and Joey Potskin. “While last year’s (competitive category) champions, the Ashcroft Cowboys, are not returning due to scheduling conflicts, competition will be strong with 16 teams from all corners of Indian country,” said Louis. Teams from Whitehorse (Kwanlin Dun Canucks), Morley, Alta. (Nakota Gorillaz, Tomahawks), Stollo (Icehawks), the Cariboo (Canucks, Redstone Raiders, Stone Tribe, Hun City, Dog Creek) and the northeast portion of B.C. featuring Dog Creek Islanders, Blueberry River first nation,
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Coach Rod Koenig got some stellar support from youth bowlers Elton Nicholas, Jessica Laraway, Ethan Eisenhauer and Emma Nuyens to claim first place at the Kids & Coaches Tournament last weekend at Lincoln Lanes. The fivesome rolled a combined 328 pins-overaverage in the three-game tourney. A total of 14 teams â&#x20AC;&#x201C; each consisting of a bowler from each age group (Pee Wee, Bantam, Junior and Senior) and a coach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; competed. The team of Calli Christie, Michael Hoyland, Kalvin Blaeser, Taylor Falconer and Tyra Hoggard were runners-up at 299 POA. In third place, Donna Demarais, Mackenzie Killingbeck, Greg Geistlinger, Grace Fontaine and Cassidi Breitkreutz teamed up to bowl 276 POA. Rolling 257 POA for fourth place were Paul Schnyder, Carson Harrower, Sydney Orton, Carlee Meausette and Kaitlyn Milsted. Earlier, the Lincoln Lanes duo of Raylee Bergen and Dawson Barkley topped the Bantam division with an impressive 131 pins over average at the Youth Bowling Doubles Zone Finals at Bowlertime in Kamloops.
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Spring has arrived and with it, new women’s roller derby teams are popping up like fresh flowers that need some support from their environment. The River Town Rollergirls, an Enderby club that has been training for the last four months, are holding a fundraiser April 24. Called Rockin’ and Rollin’ with the River Town Rollergirls, the event is meant to help out the club as it prepares for its first exhibition game against another new team, the Redneck Daisies of Lumby. “We are still training,” said club founder Niki Davis. “It takes about nine months to train before you can actually bout.”
Most of the players are “fresh meat,” according to Davis, meaning they are new to roller derby. But she says most of the women have extensive backgrounds in other sports and are coming along quickly. “Everyone is doing amazing,” said Davis, adding they’ve hired a coach named Chad Isaac to guide them into battle. Davis hopes her team can be ready to play the Redneck Daisies sometime in June. Down the road, she wants to one day compete against more established clubs like the North Okanagan Raggedy Rollers and the Kelowna Peach Tarts. Those two squads recently squared off in a match at Hassen Arena in Armstrong, indicating the sport is finding a foothold locally.
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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear absolutely no complaints from comedian Ron James over his choice in careers. While attending university in Nova Scotia as a youth, James considered becoming a history teacher. But plans shifted drastically after he was introduced to theatre, and he eventually moved to Toronto to join the legendary Second City comedy troupe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I would have been a pretty funny teacher,â&#x20AC;? said James, who brings his Mental As Anything tour to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 22. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It (teaching) was something I thought about because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize you could be anything you want. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting paid for doing stuff I used to get kicked out of class for.â&#x20AC;?
And it certainly has paid off for James, who has gained an enthusiastic following through five television comedy specials and series work in Blackfly and Made In Canada. Currently, he stars in The Ron James Show on CBC, and while TV has opened numerous creative doors for him, James freely admits itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not his first love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good work, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ron donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 24/7 gig. You keep up your standards and do your best,â&#x20AC;? he said of television. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live work matters the most, though. You have your material validated by the audience. They let you know if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the right track.â&#x20AC;?
But if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a fan of popular culture, James isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone expects Tiger Woods material but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a broad-strokes material man,â&#x20AC;? he said, describing his routine as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;eclectic buffet.â&#x20AC;? If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time between hopping off the bus and dropping the bags in the hotel . room, James will try and get a feel for his James host community and meld local nuances into the act. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thrilled to be returning to Vernon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful theatre and a dandy town. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really responsive audience,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mental As Anything began with 28
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dates across the Prairies in fall 2008 and since then heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been to Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. The latest stint finds him in B.C. and the show wraps up in Kelowna April 24. While he was born in Glace Bay, N.S. and honed his craft in Toronto, James sees himself as a comedian for all people and all parts of the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the material is funny, people will laugh no matter where they are from. I want folks to forget their troubles,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If by the end of the show the ushers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wiping down the seats, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done my job.â&#x20AC;? Ron Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mental As Anything show rolls into the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $53. For more information or tickets, call 250-549-SHOW (7469) or go to www.ticketseller.ca.
The spirit of George Ryga is expected to seep through when songwriters from all over western Canada gather at the home of the late writer to learn from B.C.-bred and legendary musicians Bill Henderson and Roy Forbes. Locals participating include Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Randy Murray, Bill Arnott and JacquelynRose, both of Vernon, who will join songwriters from Cranbrook, Jasper, Kamloops, Kelowna, Victoria, Duncan and Calgary at the 15th annual Henderson and Forbes songwritersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop at the George Ryga Centre in Summerland, April 17 and 18. Murray has also been selected to open for and perform some of his songs, along with other selected workshop attendees, in an exclusive concert with Henderson and Forbes at Summerlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre Stage Theatre April 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the only time, anywhere, the duo will perform,â&#x20AC;? said Ryga centre manager/producer Ken Smedley of Armstrong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second set will feature the exclusive flattop psychedelic acoustic stylings from the legendary song repertoires of Henderson and Forbes.â&#x20AC;? Advance tickets for the show are available at Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flowers in Summerland (250-4945432) and The Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Den in Penticton (250492-3011).
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Workshop is in the cards at art gallery ATCs are for making and trading Morning Star Staff
Got ‘em, need ‘em, trade ‘em... Once the schoolyard banter between kids trading sports cards, a similar craze has hit the arts community over the past decade. Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs) are original works of art, usually the size of a baseball card, that are made and traded between artists and enthusiasts. Originating in Switzerland as part of the mail art movement, ATCs have since caught on around the world, and right here in the Okanagan. The Vernon Public Art Gallery is about to hold another ATC workshop with local trading card enthusiast Marge Bomford.
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Marge Bomford (left) and Vernon Public Art Gallery curatorial assistant Cyan Kregosky work on their Artist Trading Cards. Bomford hosts an ATC workshop April 10 at the gallery. Bomford was introduced to ATCs 10 years ago by her cousin who organized a craft night for members of the family. She was hooked, and has continued to make and trade cards since. “I had never heard of
ATCs before, but crafts definitely interested me. I barely recall the actual making of a card, but probably experienced a huge pregnant pause when all (my cousin’s) ideas were presented,” said Bomford. “Until very recently, I still
experience the big pregnant pause –– a combination of feeling excited and anxious.” Using card stock as a base, the self-produced cards can be created using a variety of media: ink, pencil, watercolour, acrylic, collage, found
Community celebrates arts and culture week Morning Star Staff
April 18 marks the beginning of the 11th annual Arts and Culture Week in B.C. Each year, hundreds of arts councils and schools across B.C. participate in this week-long celebration of the arts, with more than 20,000 artists, young people, educators and community members hosting and participating performances, art walks, exhibitions, workshops, and public art projects. There are already a few events organized for the North Okanagan during the week.
The Enderby and District Arts Council will launch a two month art contest beginning April 18. Community members will follow clues in the form of poetry, prose or drawings to discover art objects in Enderby and surrounding towns as well as First Nations areas. There will also be a parallel contest in poetry and visual art. The Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park has a number of events planned during the week, including free drop-in sessions April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and April 23 from 9:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. A free life drawing session will take place April 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. In addition, the Artist Anonymous exhibition will feature anonymously created eightby-eight inch works of art on display all week long at the Centre Gallery in the VCAC lobby. The works will then be sold for $50 each at a masqueradethemed gala and reception at the VCAC April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more on Arts and Culture Week in B.C., visit www. bcartsweek.org.
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objects and more. Bomford has used all kids of media to create her ATCs, from reverse collage using heat shrunk plastics, to suncasting using light sensitive fabrics. “Resources are unlimited and so many can be found right in your own home. Your recycling bin won’t fill so quickly, guaranteed,” she said. “I particularly like the fact that the cards are small, inexpensive and, if you do actually botch one up, more than likely you can add something to it and it’s wonderful. I also find that it’s excellent therapy. Just do it (and) see what happens.” The ATC workshop takes place April 10 at the VPAG, 3228 31st Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is a $2 drop-in fee.
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The title pretty much says it all Hot Tub Time Machine: ★★★1/2 out of 5
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always appreciate movies that arrive exactly as advertised. Here we have a film called Hot Tub Time Machine, and if you’re expecting a loopy, immature guy flick full of buds, booze, babes and wacky misadventures, you’ve got it. Brains aren’t always part of this dunk, and, as the title would suggest, they ain’t supposed to be. Surprisingly though, director Steve Pink (Accepted) doesn’t always take the lazy route with Hot Tub PHOTO SUBMITTED Time Machine either. Buddies Nick (Craig Robinson, left,) Lou (Rob Corddry), Adam (John Cusack) and Jacob (Clark Duke) travel the Both his screenwriters murky waters of 1986 in Hot Tub Time Machine. and stars know well enough to intermithelpfully suggests. a getaway –– along with tently wink at their Corddry pretty Adam’s basement-dwellaudience in much steals the show, ing nerdy extremely clevonly because he’s nephew er ways. shameless enough to do Jacob (Clark This is defiso. Cusack is, as expectDuke) –– to nitely a movie the ski resort ed, the reliable anchor for pop culture of their glory of the group. The guy nuts, as lines are simply doesn’t make days. What borrowed from bad films, and he’s they find is ‘80s features like probably too talented a decaying Say Anything (a to be part of something wreck of comedy classic like this, but he’s obviJason Armstrong a hotel, in that Hot Tub ously in it for a good which the headliner John Cusack time, and thus, the ride titular time machine was also a part of.) Shots somehow whisks them is all the better for it. are lifted from Sixteen Hot Tub Time back to 1986 where they Candles and The Shining, must confront the misMachine is still a notch and the plot echoes Back takes they made in their or two below The To The Future –– only Hangover, which has past. here, Marty and Doc sort of become the gold But in order to get would be drunk and standard for raunchy home again (and for soaking at 104 degrees comedy for the boys. Jacob to be born), they with foot massage jets Even though a good also have to retrace on full blast. time is had by all, the their steps and do After their pinhead story isn’t quite as fun everything exactly as pal Lou (Rob Corddry) as it sounds on paper, they did in ’86. That makes the mistake of means one of them get- and begins to cool off revving his engine in a by the second half. ting a fork in the eye, closed garage, estranged No matter, Hot but hey, there are rules buds Adam (Cusack) to this time travel stuff. Tub Time Machine is and Nick (Craig still deliciously dumb Just ask Timecop, as Robinson) drag him for one of the characters so enough to work.
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ART SHOWS CHIMO ART GALLERY & FRAMESHOP 3011-28th St. Vernon, 549-4652. West Coast art and Haida art exhibition 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. The ninth annual North Okanagan Artists Alternative Members Juried Exhibition opens April 13 to May 16, with a reception April 17 at 7 p.m. featuring the North Okanagan’s finest musicians, writers and performers. 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 masqueradethemed gala, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Now to May 20 is One Planet by Jim Kalnin. The Oyama-based senior artist has produced a body of paintings exploring relationships of humans and natural and urban environments. Now to April 15, school district #22 elementary schools present Art from the Heart, portraying the world that surrounds them, or, in other cases, referencing directly their experiences through the language of visual forms.
CONCERTS TRINITY CHANCEL CHOIR/ARK TRIO Two events at Trinity United Church feature the 35-voice Trinity Chancel Choir with guest soloists performing Good Friday service tonight. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by good will offering. The ARK Trio perform all-Canadian content in concert Saturday 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. ENDERBY & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL presents a concert by the ARK Trio, featuring soprano/percussionist Kerry-Anne Kutz, Randy Demmon on bass, accompanied by Vernon pianist Marina Durham, Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Enderby Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. (just off Hwy 97A). Doors open at 6.45 p.m. Special guest, opera singer Mimi Lim (of Mimi’s Cafe and Tea Room in Enderby), will sing two arias with Kutz. Tickets (available only at the door) cost $11 for adults, $3 for youth under 18. Refreshments will be served after the concert. INTERIOR MINI MEET Everyone is invited to attend the Interior
FILM VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films held at the Vernon Towne Cinema, 2910 30th Ave. 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. April 12 is The Maid.
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The Vernon Performing Arts Centre turns into the Kit Kat Club tonight when The Emcee, played by Zac Mordecai, introduces New-York based Windwood Theatricals’ production of Cabaret. The show starts at 8 p.m. Call 549-7469 or visit www.ticketseller.ca for ticket availability. 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. MOM’S THE WORD: REMIXED Arts Club Theatre presents the shockingly funny moms who reunite to bring highlights from the smash hits Mom’s the Word and Mom’s the Word 2, April 14 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors, and $25 for students at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. SINFONIETTA The Brigham Young University Idaho Chamber Orchestra (Sin-Fun-Yet-Uh) performs April 16, 7 p.m., at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $15, available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, 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. MARK ROSE SWING BAND Enjoy an evening of fun and dancing to a variety of music from swing, Latin and classic rock with The Mark Rose Big Band at Paddlewheel Park Hall April 16 from 8 to 11 p.m. Hundred per cent of ticket sales will go to help support local Nicole Reim, who will be working on an AIDS research project with Biology Without Borders in Tanzania. Tickets are $20 at Art Schmidt Optical, The Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and at the door.
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 2706-30th Ave., 545-9599. Every Monday night starting at 7:30 p.m. is an open mic at Blenz. 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’s at the Lumby Legion on April 9 and 23. 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. No jam Easter Sunday. Returns next week.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. In the pub, Lucy and the Lucky Four April 9 at 9 p.m. Lili and Rose (Tanya Lipscomb and Judy Rose) play blues and jazz starting at 6 p.m. April 11. Oysterband from the U.K. play April 18. Tickets at the Inn. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. In the Spitfire Lounge tonight is Sierra, Saturday, Don Herting entertains. Music from 7 to 11 p.m. In The Hangar is local band Know Tomorrow with Vancouver’s Whitey and Kelowna’s DFY. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 8:15 p.m. Music at 9 p.m. 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.
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Arts presents live dessert theatre for the entire family April 8 to 11, 7:30 p.m. at Agape Theatre, 2905A 43rd Ave. (above NAPA Auto Parts.) Complete with laughs, tears, a solid message and a delicious dessert at intermission. Tickets are $15, and available at Vernon Christian School 250-545-7345 ext. 26 or order online www.vcs.ca.
UPCOMING SAINT ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH in Enderby presents fund-raising dinner theatre for MacKenzie Camp April 16 and 17. Swine Flew, or, When Pigs Fly, is a collection of Pig Tales like Hamlet, The Pig and Whistle, Porky and Bess. Dinner at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. All tickets are $15 and must be purchased or reserved ahead of time by calling 250-838-6121. CHERRY CREEK MUSIC hosts a show with Cherryville’s Honeyslide and opening act Shifter.45 from Kelowna at the Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave., April 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at Frank’s Store, River Ridge Golf Course & Cherryville Emporium, Tutor-Tech Computers in Lumby, Kush Organics in Vernon, or online @ www. cherrycreekmusic.ca until March 31. $15 until April 16, or $20 at the door. No minors. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST DuffleBag Theatre Company returns with its take on this enchanting fairy tale, April 18 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for all seats, at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. GRUPO CORPO Brazil’s foremost contemporary dance company brings dance borrowed from African, Portuguese, modern, ballet, and ballroom dance traditions, as well as from martial arts, at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, April 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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RON JAMES The Canadian comic brings his latest show, Mental as Anything, to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $53 at the Ticket Seller, 5497469. www.ticketseller.ca. LE VENT DU NORD North Okanagan Community Concert Association ends its season with this exciting young quartet playing music from the Quebecois, Celtic and Acadian traditions. Concerts take place April 23 at 7:30 p.m. and April 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $35 for adults and $17.50 for students at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. DELHI 2 DUBLIN Vancouver band blends its contemporary edge on Celtic and Punjabi music at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students /seniors and $64 for a group of four, at the Customer Service Centre in the Municipal Hall or call 250-766-9309. SVEVA, PRISONER OF VERNON Jim Elderton’s awardwinning feature-length film of Vernon’s most famous resident returns by public demand in a fundraiser for the Caetani Cultural Centre at the Performing Arts Centre April 26. The film follows artist Sveva Caetani, who was trapped as a teenager by her mother for 25 years, now recognized for her extraordinary and controversial paintings. Christine Pilgrim will talk about The Story Behind The Story. Tickets at the theatre, 549-7469, or online at www.ticketseller.ca. THE MONUMENT Powerhouse Theatre presents this powerful play about a soldier accused of war crimes who is unexpectedly saved from execution only to be delivered into a life of torment at the hands of a mysterious woman. Takes the stage April 28 to May 1 and May 4 to 8 at 8 p.m. and May 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. BLACKBERRY WOOD Komasket Music Festival presents the return of this wild musical vaudeville act, who have just completed a residency at Caravan Farm Theatre and are set to hit England’s famed Glastonbury Festival. All ages dance takes place at Paddlewheel Hall April 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at the Bean Scene and ticketseller.ca.
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The King is still vital Elvis Presley: On Stage (Legacy Edition)
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he re-release of Elvis Presley’s On Stage album marks the end of the beginning period of Elvis’ resurgence that started with the much celebrated ’68 Comeback Special. This came after many years churning Dean Gordon-Smith out Hollywood schlock under the questionable auspices of Col. Tom Parker. This is a review of the first disc of the reissue; the next is Presley’s In Person. On Stage is an expanded release of the original live album recorded and put out in 1970. This recording is a live document of Elvis’ new-found path as a Vegas-based performer/entertainer and captures him interpreting his vast repertoire of pop hit covers. Helping the King with his rocking hit medleys was guitar legend James Burton leading an extremely tight and tasteful band and orchestra that included soul/gospel vocal groups The Imperials and The Sweet Inspirations. This top-notch stage show was recorded at The Imperial Hotel in Las Vegas and reveals Presley in top professional form, with powerful voice-raising selections like Sweet Caroline, Runaway and Release Me to levels not attained
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by the original artists’ versions. His take on The Wonder of You is lush, sentimental and goofy and marks the transitional stage of Elvis from raw rocker to the iconic subject of white-suited velvet paintings –– leather-clad rocker to velvet Elvis. This live track was also released as a single, unusual for Presley. In a nod to his roots, Polk Salad Annie kicks out a suspense-laden vamp that brings down slick interplay between Elvis and the vocal group. All the while, the immediacy of Presley’s stage talk keeps the pitch high and electric and his version of Yesterday sounds kitsch, but heard now, carries a sorrowful epitaph stamped on it in light of what eventually happened to him. Keeping in mind that this recording is a frozen period-piece snapshot of Presley, the song choices are hip and vibrant: Proud Mary and Walk a Mile in My Shoes are full of the inspired pop that Presley checked into in his last decade as a live performer. Presley’s emotional power comes into focus with the tracks Kentucky Rain and Long Tall Sally, a yearning ballad and stomping rocker, close indications of his passions. Despite, or maybe in spite, of the potential datedness of some of the material on On Stage, there is a warmth and excitement that pours across, and the passion and candor of Presley communing with his crowd is astonishing in intimacy and honesty. The album is a nearly forgotten gem.
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After a diagnosis of Type II diabetes a few years ago, David (last name withheld by request) made the decision to seek out alternative therapies for dealing with the disease. “The disease is progressive and it was slowly getting worse, so I began looking around for some alternative therapies,” he said. That’s when he discovered the alternative therapies offered by Beatrice Weir, a Certified Biofeedback Specialist who also uses a technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). “I did lots of research on my own because I didn’t want to just give up, but was looking for a way to mitigate or eradicate the diabetes and that’s when I found Beatrice’s website,” said David. “We discussed things on the phone to see if we could meet.” After five sessions, David has begun to notice a difference in the way he feels, and has experienced a renewed sense of youthful energy and well-being. “I began to feel less burdened by the disease, even after one session I felt different,” he said. In his 50s, he began to feel as though he were still in his 30s. As well, he has noticed a reduction in his blood sugar, which has become much more stable. Weir said EFT can be described as psychological acupressure that incorporates traditional Chinese medicine and modern day applied kinesiology. It involves gently tapping a sequence of energy points on the body with the fingertips that clears the emotional charge from the body’s energy system. “That way the link between the troubling thought and the negative emotion is broken and a positive phrase is repeated, allowing the person to let go of emotional blocks that may have plagued them for years,” said Weir. “The person is going to heal their thinking in order to heal their pain through deeper work of healing their life.” In working with David, Weir finds a combination of the two therapies works well, both testing the body and assisting the body to make sure everything is all right. “None of us gets to be this age without having some issues,” said David. “I believe in well-rounded therapies, and working with my family doctor, my dietitian and drugs are all part of that. We don’t know how it starts, there’s more to it. I believe in the innate quality of the human body to heal itself and Beatrice is taking the principal that I’d only hoped for. In my own opinion, none of us really know, all we know is the symptoms of disease, but we don’t know how it starts.” Weir said any new innovations usually meet with skepticism because it violates people’s beliefs, but that she sees shifts in western medicine. “We cannot exist without our body, mind and soul together,” she said. For David, delving into his past during a session was helpful in helping him to come to terms with his rocky childhood. “I grew up in an alcoholic family, with lots of pain and suffering, and as a small child I never had an opportunity
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Beatrice Weir works with client Monica Leutenegger during an Emotional Freedom Technique session at her clinic in Vernon. to have a happy childhood filled with joy, so in the tapping sessions we were getting back to that, to re-design my life at an emotional level. So it’s turning the situation into joy and restructuring in my own mind and creating a positive outcome and reliving the pain; it’s that pain that we hold within us, we need to bless it and let it go. “You’re helping the body to find the tools to heal itself. But I want to make clear that this is not replacing the doctor. People should maintain their therapies with their doctor.” For Monica Leutenegger, 46, who has known Weir for four years, her treatment started with biofeedback just to see what it’s all about. But when she began to go through menopause, around the age of 40, she had trouble dealing with the hot flashes and sought further treatment. “I felt I was very young to be dealing with this, and biofeedback helped me get my hormones regulated and I was able to function better, and I just slowly started to accept that I am in menopause. I didn’t want to take medication, I want to know what’s going on with my body.” Weir introduced the tapping technique of EFT, which gradually saw her hot flashes begin to diminish. But three months ago, Leutenegger was faced with a devastating tragedy, when her brother died suddenly. She flew home to Switzerland to be with her family and attempt to come to terms with her loss. “I was a mess and Bea took me in for biofeedback. I had a lot of anger in me. She increased the tapping and I started to relax, so I was able to start to grieve and I found peace.”
Leutenegger has also been using the tapping technique herself, and finds it helpful. “And I would say listen to your own body and with the help of your own doctor. The first month of grief, we did a session every week. I never thought that so much grief would come out of me.” Weir said EFT is based on the discovery that imbalances in the body’s energy system have profound effects on one’s personal psychology. “Correcting these imbalances, which is done by tapping on certain body locations, often leads to rapid remedies,” she said. Weir believes that the quality of a person’s life is directly related to a person’s emotional health because emotional health is the foundation of self-confidence, which she calls the springboard to achievement in all walks of life. “I give my clients the basics of tapping,” she said. “For Monica, we’re not looking at menopause as a disease or medical condition, instead let’s look at it as a natural state. “Our scope is not to have people hooked up to biofeedback forever, we’d rather see someone once a month or every three months for a tune-up. My whole reason for being in this practice is to help other people, to use my skills and knowledge to help them.” Weir sees just three clients a day, which keeps her busy and also gives her the time to spend with clients. “I need to give them my individual attention,” she said. “I love this work from the bottom of my heart.”
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Bringing generations together CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
The Meadows School Project started in 2000 as a way to bring youth and seniors together. Sharon Mackenzie, then a teacher at Kidston school, took her students to the Coldstream Meadows Retirement Residence. They got to know the residents, did activities with them and kept up with their school work. The project went on for eight years until there was so much interest in the province, across Canada and internationally, that Mackenzie had to devote all her time to writing, designing programs and speaking to educators. “I would love to see the project back at Coldstream Meadows and so would the residents. We hope it can happen again,” she said. Locally, the i2i Intergenerational Society, dedicated to promoting connection between generations in practical ways, has a former student participant, Sam Nolan, as its president. Another former Meadows School Project student, Jenna White, is heading an advertising and awareness campaign for the Intergenerational Literacy Project across the province. The literacy project pairs seniors and students to write and illustrate books together and Mackenzie is thrilled that Ed Asner is the spokesman for the society. i21 is a host site for Public Health of Canada and Mackenzie has developed guidelines as a resource for teachers to work intergenerational projects in any grade and subject and meet their province’s curriculum requirements. i21 received the Innovative Community Capacity Building Award 210 from the
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Sharon Mackenzie shares a smile with a resident at Coldstream Meadows. Canadian Cancer Society’s Community Capacity Building Strategy, presented at Spider Technologies in Kelowna. Jim Elderton, who made the documentary film, Whose Grandma Are You?, about the project, has developed it to be shown at film festivals and on TV networks. As Mackenzie spoke to more people around the country, she became aware that there was a lot of concern about relationships between the generations, including in cultures where elders are traditionally well-respected, like First Nations and in India. She is currently working with the Public Health Agency Canada Seniors Well Being to create a kit on elder abuse for students. “There is not enough disclosure of elder abuse, which can include neglect, physical, emotional and financial abuse, and most of that is happening in the seniors’ own homes by their family members. If young people make positive connections with elders, the abuse would go down,” she said. “With high school students, we can talk to them more realistically and encourage them to do small
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projects to raise awareness. Some students have put stickers on coffee cup holders and grocery bags. With younger students, the emphasis is more on getting to know elders as friends.” There is a pilot project in Campbell River school district which lets high school students and seniors get together once a week and Mackenzie is eager to train teachers to do immersion projects like the one at Coldstream Meadows. She spoke at the Fifth World Environmental Education Conference in Montreal last spring where she learned that people from Europe, Israel, India and around
the world found that families were drifting apart more and more. She will be acting as a consultant for elder abuse projects in India. She is also doing workshops across Canada with community groups about how to bring generations together, which could be something as simple as a youth organization having meetings at a seniors’ facility or a combined youth and seniors choir. “We need to celebrate our connections,” she said. She is working with International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse with workshops across Canada and will speak at World Elder
Abuse Awareness Day in Ottawa in June. In Januar y, Mackenzie proposed a three-year pilot project on intergenerational learning to the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport which would see representatives from five ministries and the i21 Society working on a model for community intergenerational activities. “I’m really excited about everything that’s happening. We will always stay connected to the North Okanagan because the experiences and support here have been so critical to creating the models for the rest of the country. I don’t think any of the credit for this belongs to me, it belongs to everyone who helped make this project possible — the businesses, the schools, the community, all the people involved.” For more information see www.intergenerational.ca.
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ear Annie: I am an 80-year”young” gay male and have been swept off my feet by a 55-year-old gay man. I went into this as a fling, but it soon became serious. I know several male couples who have a similar age difference, and the relationships have worked out very well. I was previously in a relationship that lasted more than 50 years and have been single since my partner passed away five years ago. The problem is, I have really fallen for this younger guy. He asked me to marry him twice, but each time I told him we’d have to talk it out. He agreed, but we didn’t actually get around to it. Two weeks went by, and then he called to say it was over and that was it — nothing. I have left messages on his answering machine, but have received no return calls. I still have strong feelings for him and don’t know what to do. Should I close the book on this and move on, or do I keep trying to see if it might take off? — N.Y. Dear N.Y.: Either he isn’t interested in you any longer, or he is too temperamental to wait two weeks. His way of handling your relationship strikes us as manipulative and immature. We know you’re smitten with him, but he doesn’t seem to be the best person for you. Please try to move on. Dear Annie: I’ve
that much to been best her? — Don’t friends with Want To Lose “Sarah” since a Special high school. Friend We stayed Dear Don’t: close as we After 15 years grew up, marof living in ried and had different kids. Sarah Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar states, it is inevitable that moved to the bonds of friendship another state 15 years would loosen a bit. We ago. The problem is, are certain Sarah still she seldom calls. I hear from her twice a year if cares about you, but you have placed the I’m lucky. In response, friendship much higher I phone her only four or five times a year, so I on your list of priorities than she has. If you don’t overload her. She want to continue to rarely returns my calls, count her as a friend, although if I sound we think you should distressed and tell her accept her as she is and I need her, she will call value the time you do back immediately. Every Christmas and get to spend together without expecting too birthday, we exchange much more. gifts. I send a prompt Dear Annie: I read thank-you note or phone her. Sarah rarely the letter from “Waiting in California,” the lets me know my gifts 26-year-old male virgin were received. She has a lot of family here and who made an eloquent case for his conviction comes to town every to wait to have sex. couple of years. I waited until colShe gives me little to lege, at which point I no warning, yet I drop everything to meet with weakened. I felt so much her. I have told her how pressure to not be a virgin that I got high and I feel about the way had sex with one person she treats me. She says she never wants to hurt after another. I contracted STDs, terminated me and will try to do a pregnancy and set better, but nothing has myself up for a lifetime changed. of regret and shame. Sarah attended my I wish I had valued son’s wedding, and I myself enough to wait realize this took time and not succumb to the and money. It meant pressures I perceived the world to me. I have plenty of friends in this around me. Empty sex is the loneliest self-inflicted area, but none touches my heart as Sarah does. pain you can imagine. — Regrets for Life in Do I simply accept her Simi Valley, Calif. the way she is and be Dear Regrets: Please content with the small know your letter will amount of interaction help others understand we have, or should I that they don’t have to assume our friendgive in to such presship doesn’t mean
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VJH AUXILIARY GARDEN FAIR Vernon Jubilee Hospital is again looking for White Elephant items, costume jewelry, books and anything you would like to donate for our upcoming fair to be held as always in Polson Park in May. We appreciate clean, useable items. If you have things you would like to donate for our once-a-year sale please call Linda at 250-558-3720 for miscellaneous items and Sharon at 250-542-1322 jewelry. Pick-up or delivery. Thank you for your continued support. All proceeds from our Garden Fair go to patient comfort and care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. MIND2MUSCLE FOURTH ANNUAL SHOWCASE April 2, featuring female figures round, male body builders, children’s Zumba, dance routine by Cheek to Cheek, and variety of other talents from break dancing to singing. This year all proceeds will go to The Vernon Learning Disabilities Assoc. Anyone wanting to be involved can contact Paulette Barry or Christina Cuglietta at Ladies World, 250-503-2363. BAKE SALE FOR OKANAGAN HUMANE SOCIETY April 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elks Lodge #45, 3103-30th St., in conjunction with their Easter turkey dinner at 6 p.m. All welcome. ELKS LODGE FRIDAY NITE SUPPER April 2 it’s turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Everyone welcome, cost $7.50 at 6 p.m. A mini draw of hams and turkeys will follow dinner. All monies raised go to children & charities in Vernon. Lodge is at 3103-30th St.
he Kalamalka Fly Fishers “Introduction to Fly Fishing/Fly Casting” course will teach you everything you need to know to start and enjoy the sport of fly fishing. The five-night course covers equipment, knots, finding fish, local entomology and fly-casting. Each student will receive a detailed fly-fishing/casting manual. Equipment is not needed for the first night. Do all the bugs in the water look the same? We will start you from the very beginning and teach you the proper techniques to cast. Learn to cast into the wind and add more distance. Course runs April 6 to May 4, Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Register at the Vernon Rec Centre or online at www.greatervernonrecreation.ca (course code #22622). Cost is $78 per person. For more information, please call Ruben at 250-558-5362 or log on to www.kalflyfishers.ca
YOUTH GROUP MEETS, OKANAGAN LANDING Youth 13 and older meets Fridays at 7 p.m., Living Word Lutheran Church, 6525 Okanagan Landing Rd. A variety of Christianbased activities, movies, bowling, swimming, game nights, pizza nights. New members welcome. For more information, please call Pastor Al and Dorothy Pinno at 250-542-6464. TAI CHI: GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime of the y ear. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250-542-1984. THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Come out and join in a fun game of cards at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Bridge is Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Canasta is Monday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone 50 and over welcomed. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. OIL PAINTING DROP-INS Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m., Vernon Community Arts Centre. Cost is $3 for drop in, members; $4 non-members. Make new friends and revel in a creative environment with oil paints. Work from photos or still-life as you like. Call 250-542-6243. PAINTING CLASSES Held Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) Learn about mixing water with watercolor or acrylic paints, choose your style and medium, learn how to sketch if desired. Cost $10 a session; instructor is Lou Hammond. Call Olena at 250-547-8866 SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU For seniors information, please call 250-558-0040, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Seniors Information & Resource Bureau. See our website at www.socialplanning.ca e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $7.50 and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. All monies from meat draws go to local charities. CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and the lives of others.
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THE EDELWEISS SOCIETY MEETS Social night at People Place, 3402-27th Ave. at 7 p.m., every first and third Friday. TINY TOT HAND DRUM GROUP For children two to six years at the Aboriginal Infant/Early Childhood Development Program, free, every Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m., at 2902-29th Ave. For more information, call 542-7578. WEIGHT AND SEE DROP-IN PROGRAM Weekly program will be held Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon for families at the Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses will be present to weight and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. There will be information available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. For more information, call 250-549-5721. VERNON TABLE TENNIS CLUB Meets Fridays at Halina Centre, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Call Ron Dickey at 545-1842. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for info. AA MEETINGS IN ENDERBY Fridays at 8 p.m., open discussion group, St. Andrews United Church, corner of Belvedere and Regent Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Fridays at 8 p.m., the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Call the 24-hour hotline at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for more information. CODA MEETS Fridays at 11 a.m., at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church. VERNON MS SOCIETY DROP-IN CENTRE Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - noon, in room 105, the People Place; closed Wednesdays. Come in for coffee, a game of checkers or crib, dialogue and support. Call 542-2241 for info. VERNON ELKS LODGE #45 Our downtown hall is available for small and large functions such as meetings, weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of life, etc. We offer full catering on request with hall rentals. Please call Maureen at 558-0876. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS NORA (North Okanagan Referral Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les Fresorger at 542-7181 or see www.nora.ca. AL-ANON MEETS Fridays at 8 p.m., Vernon Jubilee Hospital (Education Rooms) and Sundays at 8 p.m., at Seaton Centre. For more information, call 545-4933. SPANISH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests. Meets every Sunday at 6 p.m., at Birch Church, corner of Birch Avenue and Ethel St., Kelowna, with Pastor Fernando Murua; call 979-0584. Meets Saturdays at 7 p.m., at Tabernacle, corner of Leathead and Tartan Rds., with Pastor Hilo and Amparo Blanco, and Liliana Fewell; call 765-8348. In Vernon, please call Connie at 545-7421. All welcome.
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS: ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE From 4 p.m. to close, Friday and Saturday, 2500-46th Ave. Call 542-3277 for info. Also, Grandpa darts every Friday. THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Grannie darts Fridays at 1:30 p.m., so come early for lunch! Dance starts at 7;30 p.m. Check out the new music we have performing at the legion! ARTBEAT ARTS & HEALTH DROP-IN Fridays, all year long, 1 to 3:30-ish p.m. Free and open to everyone. ArtBeat focuses on using the arts as means to health. Even if you don’t have experience, we invite you to explore your creative side to facilitate better living. Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. Call 250-542-6243. THE SCHUBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 250-549-4201.
APRIL 3 VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE April 2 is deadline to register for youth: Create your own Greeting Cards, Electric Keyboard, Play with Clay and Kids Drama. Call 250-5426243 or for details go to www.vernonarts.ca MAD HATTER’S PARADE AND TEA PARTY Caetani Cultural Centre, April 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Put on your hat and follow the Mad Hatter in the parade to fun and games in the courtyard. Kids will be entertained with songs and music by Alice before they sit down to the Tea Party. The Great Caetani Candy Hunt will take place at noon. Prize for the parade – just wear a hat – you’ve got to be in it to win it! THE BUNNIES ARE COMING FOR EASTER! Hop on down to the Village Green Mall April 3 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. to visit with the Vernon Rabbit Rescue bunnies. Bring your camera to take a picture with some real Easter bunnies. They would love it if you brought them some apples or carrots for a snack. Donations greatly appreciated. For more information on Rabbit Rescue, call Maurie at 250-558-7720 or 250-938-4411. DAFFODIL TEA: CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY April 3 from 1 to 3 p.m., Enderby & District Senior Citizens Complex, 1101 George St. Admission by donation. Daffodils for sale. DINNER AT THE LUMBY LEGION April 3, between 5:30 and 7 p.m. (right after the meat raffle). VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Family Day April 3 at 1 p.m., family-oriented fun. Local photographer Tom Skinner will visit the gallery to talk about his approach to taking photos including his art-making practices and subject matter. He will also share some tips and techniques for those interested in improving their nature photography. A slide show of of Skinner’s work and some of his pieces will be on display. GIRL GUIDE COOKIE SALE April 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buy-Low Foods, Canadian Tire, Rona and Coopers Foods.
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Community Calendar APRIL 3 EASTER PLANETARIUM SHOWS April 3 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free for OSC members; regular admission for non-members. Have you ever wondered why Easter is when it is? Why are Christmas and other holidays always the same day, yet Easter changes? Learn these and other facts in this spring show! SOVEREIGN LAKE HOSTS POKER SKI & BARBECUE April 3, the last ski/social of the year. The Poker ski starts at 10 a.m. and will conclude with a BBQ and prizes at 1 p.m A great event to celebrate a wonderful season. See you there! ANAF SPITFIRE UNIT #5 Open darts every Tuesday, open crib also. Every Friday it’s Grandpa darts. April 3, we’ll have a draw for turkeys and hams. KAL ROTARY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM STUDENTS Students 19 to 24 years interested in attending Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) May 27 to 30 at Naramata Centre. Call 250-308-2110 to apply. SCHOOL REUNION VHS CLASS OF 1961 Planning 50th reunion Sept. 16 to 18, 2011, Schubert Centre. We’re looking for mailing and e-mail addresses of classmates. If you’re interested in helping to organize this event, contact Erica at 250545-7032, Judy at 250-545-0427 or e-mail sjdouglas@shaw.ca or tanaka.betty@gmail.com LUMBY COMMUNITY/CURLING CLUB GARAGE SALE April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Curling Rink. OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ April 3, dancing at Checkers Bar, 9 p.m., to the music of The Goods. No cover. Call Dot if attending, by Friday, at 250-542-4042. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. First and third Saturday of the month, it’s Knob Hill Whist at 7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. Call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. LADIES FRIENDSHIP BIBLE COFFEES Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a study-friendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. For more information, call Jean at 250-542-6468 or Shirley at 250-260-3577. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETS Open meeting Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the health unit, 1440-14th Ave. Is your weight ruining your life? Whatever your problem with food, you are welcome at Overeaters Anonymous Call 938-2253 for more information or see www.oa.org KNITTING CIRCLE AT GALLERY VERTIGO First and third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Drop in and join local fibre artist and passionate knitter Janet Armstrong, for knitters of all experience. Expert knitters will be on hand to offer help and advice to beginner and intermediate knitters if desired. Bring along your current project and completed projects for show and tell if desired. Goodies are often brought in by members of the group and coffee is provided by the gallery. Admission is a $5 donation to Gallery Vertigo’s Smarties Family Sunday Art Program. For more info., call 250-503-2297 or see www. galleryvertigo.com or e-mail info@galleryvertigo.com DUPLICATE BRIDGE The North Okanagan Bridge Club meets Saturdays at 1 p.m., and Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Halina Centre. Canteen open Tuesdays and Thursdays. All bridge
players welcome. Call Pat at 260-1300 for information. For learning games, call Ollie at 558-3709. STORYTELLING AND LEGENDS Every Saturday at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aboriginal Infant Early Childhood Development Centre. Everybody welcome. Call 542-7578. HEALTHY HOME COOKING WITH CHAWOW Free, every Saturday at the Aboriginal Infant/Early Childhood Development Program at 9 a.m., 2902-29th Ave. Call 542-7578 for info. AA MEETINGS ON SATURDAYS Saturday Serenity group (X), closed meeting, noon at VTC, 2810-48 Ave, Vernon. Institutional meeting (H) open meeting 7 p.m., at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Education room basement, 2101-32 St. “A Way Out” meeting,” open, 8 p.m. at Alpine Centre, #35, 100 Kal Lake Rd. (H) Handicap access. (X) No access.
FREE HOT LUNCH FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. YOUTHGLO!! YouthGLO! For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) youth aged 14 to 18, living in or visiting the North Okanagan. Connect with others who understand what it’s like growing up as an LGBTQ youth in the North Okanagan. Trust us: you are not alone! For more information e-mail us at youthglo@hotmail.com. THE BX/SWAN LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Visit their Web site at www.bx-swanlake.blogspot.com. The site contains current information that is important to residents of regional districts B and C such as pine beetle, meat inspection regulation, governance and water issues. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES For hall rentals, please call Evelyn at 542-3003. THE VERNON & DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. For more information, call 250-542-7203 or see our website at www.vernonanimalcare.com CRIBBAGE AT THE HORSESHOE CLUB Saturdays at 1 p.m. Limited space available. Call Vera at 250-545-4521. THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Feeling lucky today? Check out our meat draw Saturdays at 3 p.m., then dance the night away! Music starts 7:30 p.m., so come early for dinner.
UPCOMING THE COMMUNITY-WIDE SING-ALONG Easter Sunday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (1406 – 32 Ave). Come and join us for an hour as we focus on this wonderful season, singing the old hymns, gospel and southern gospel songs led by Karl Janzen and the Sing-Along Band. SMARTIES PROGRAM AT GALLERY VERTIGO Every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., drop-in art program for families with kids of all ages. No registration necessary, just drop in. Suggested donation $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The gallery is upstairs at suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon. Call 250-503-2297. VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE April 4 is deadline to register for Adult: Creating Digital Images for Fabric,
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Contemporary Oil Painting, Block Printing, Into. to Drawing, Opening the Actor and Sculpting Figurative Murals in Clay. Call 250-542-6243 or see www.vernonarts.ca VERNON OUTDOORS CLUB SUNDAY HIKE April 4 on Mt. Boucherie, West Kelowna, with elevation gain of 300 metres. Above-ankle hiking boots a must. Hike will leave from Vernon library parking lot at 9 a.m. Call Colin at 250558-3356 for more information. BOSOM BUDDIES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT Group meets April 6 at noon at Vernon Lodge. Please call Sadie 250-545-0253 for more information. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Visual Arts Presentation, April 6, noon, on the 18th Century; series on the development in visual arts from Renaissance to contemporary art. SILLY SCIENCE FOR PRESCHOOLERS At the Okanagan Science Centre, your preschooler will explore phenomena and materials that draw upon their natural curiosity, captivate, motivate, and prepare them for ideas important to later learning as well as having some “serious fun!” Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m., April 6 – May 11. For children age 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Pre-registration is required. For cost and details, call 250-545-3644 or see www.okscience.ca SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ April 6, weekly coffee at the Red Barn, the Shops at Polson Park, 10 a.m. come out for coffee and pick up a list of activities, dates for our hikes, work-outs Parties and dinners. Carole at 260-5238 for more info. LAKE COUNTRY MUSEUM AGM Annual general meeting for Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Centre April 6 at 9 a.m., Carr’s Landing Room, Lake Country Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Everyone welcome, including those who can only attend part of the time. THE LADIES NEWCOMERS SUPPER CLUB Meets the first Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Rosie for details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 545-4185. CLARENCE FULTON SCHOOL GRAD FASHION SHOW Gowns, dresses, tuxes, fun wear, formal wear, the April 8 evening show is an evening of pure enjoyment. Bigger and better than any year, with more than a dozen fabulous stores involved. Tickets going quickly, so scoop yours soon from any Fulton grad or drop by the school at 2301 Fulton Rd. THE PROBUS CLUB OF VERNON Has room for a few more members. A world-wide organization of clubs for retired and semi-retired professional and business men and women, Probus now has 41 clubs in B.C. and 206 in Canada. Our next meeting is April 8 at 10 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church hall on Alexis Park Drive, admission $3. Our speaker will be James Weir of Investors Group whose topic will be “Wills vs. Trusts.” Come early and join us for coffee and goodies. For further info. please call Vic Vickers at 250-558-3074. ALLAN BROOKS NATURE CENTRE FUNDRAISER Dinner, dance, silent and live auctions, April 9, Best Western Vernon Lodge. Tickets are $60, with $25 charitable tax donation receipt available. Entertainment by Chorealis Vocal Ensemble and pianist Verne Bryant. Dinner is deluxe buffet, with wine at each table courtesy of Don Kassa and Priscilla of Re/Max. Cash bar available. Tables of eight can be reserved by calling Walt Duncan at 250558-5051. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Many items up for bid. Tickets at TicketSeller, 250-5497469, at the box office at Vernon Performing Arts Centre or online at www.ticketseller.ca.
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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
3908 - 27th St • 250-545-7700 • faithbaptistvernon.com
Senior Pastor Erik Reimer • Youth Pastor Jason Dueck Sunday
9:30 am Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 am Morning Worship Service with (nursery & toddler care available) Sunday School for age 3 - grade 5 Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study and Prayer Time
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CELEBRATING EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 TO 11:45 AM AT: THE SCHUBERT CENTRE - 3505 - 30th Ave., VERNON * Live Music * Joyful Messages * Reiki/Healing Circle Following Service
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
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Knox Presbyterian
Alexis Pk. Dr. at 32nd Avenue • 250-542-8613
Enjoy traditional services with organ & choir in a friendly, welcoming congregation Good Friday: Easter Sunday:
Communion Sermon: “Lasting Words” 9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship service Rev. Dr. Ed Millin - Sermon: “Life Resurrected”
3300 Alexis Park Drive • (250) 545-0797
VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd AVENUE 250-545-7105
Saturday 5:30pm & 7:11pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am Pastor Stuart McKnight “On The Way” - Part 4 All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”
Friday, April 2 at 7:30 pm AWAKENING - a Labyrinth Cantata Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 pm ARK Trio CONCERT Sunday, April 4 at 7:30 am Sunrise Service at Trinity’s Memorial Garden Sunday, April 4 at 10:00 am Easter Sunday Service Ministers: Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood, Leanne Benoit & Rev. Bob Thompson
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
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WELCOMES YOU!
Good Friday
Good Friday Mass 3pm & 7pm Saturday April 3 Easter Vigil Mass 8pm Easter Sunday April 4 8am Morning Mass
Join us each Sunday 1st Service 10:00am 2nd Service 2:00pm
10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276
APRIL 2 Good Friday 10am APRIL 3 Easter Vigil 9pm APRIL 4 Easter Sunday 7:45am, 9:15am & 11:00am
Good Friday 12pm Easter Sunday 10am & 12pm
Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM
FAMILY WORSHIP
Speaker: Clint Batchelor Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
4506 - 29th St 545-2927
Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene
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CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH
CATHOLIC CHURCH
3205-27th St. • 250-542-3179 allsaintsvernon.org
Worship Service www.firstbaptistvernon.net
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY
Anglican Church
7:30am Sunrise Service 10am Sunday
Impact Youth Thurs 6:30pm
Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
www.vernonchristianfellowship.org
4312 - 25th Street Phone 250-542-7894
Easter Sunday 10am “The Empty Tomb”
Sunday April 4th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
CATHOLIC CHURCH 2607 - 27th Street 250-542-1276
Welcomes You To Worship With Us
Phone 250-542-0128 Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt
All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall
ST. JAMES
CHURCH OF GOD
1406 32nd Ave.
OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH Speaker Fred Cardinal Music by Christina Cardinal
Community Baptist Church
First Baptist
5600 MacDonald Rd.
PEACE LUTHERAN ELCIC 1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267
GOOD FRIDAY 10am Worship EASTER SUNDAY 10am Worship with Holy Communion & Sunday School 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
Don’t like just being a number, no opportunity to serve or use your gifts? Come join others Starting a new church work.
10:30am Service Communion & the Ordinance of Feetwashing
Easter Sunday
10:30am Service (No evening service) ~ Pastor Gary Glanz ~
Join us for the Celebration of Easter Sunday 10:30 A.M.
Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist
Eckankar Vernon invites you to an ECK Worship Service to explore the theme:
Interim Pastor: Al Perry 250-542-7435
3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941
Sunday, April 4th Sunday Morning Worship Services at 9:00am & 10:45am Pancake Breakfast served between services “The Resurrection” Pastor Robert Murdock
10:45am Service translated into Punjabi Everyone Welcome! Programs for all ages
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5661 Silver Star Road, Vernon 250-549-3095 GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNION SERVICE 7PM EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE 9AM & 11AM “ALIVE” Sunday School for Children Grade 1 & under during the service
LEAD PASTOR: LARRY WOELKE ASSOCIATE PASTOR: GREG SUMNER
Blessings and Gratitude Date: April 4, 2010, 11am – Noon Location: Halina Centre Club Room In the Greater Vernon Recreation Centre 3310 - 37th Ave. Info: 250-307-6677 www.eckankar.org
Everyone Welcome
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an annual HST credit services because com- a value-added tax sys- it eliminates all that of $230 per person for panies have to pay it tem, and that’s why 130 cascading tax that gets Finance Minister qualified lower-income on materials and equip- countries around the built into the cost of Colin Hansen intro- people, which will be ment they use. world have adopted val- goods before you buy duced legislation paid every three months “That’s the value of ue-added taxes, because them,” Hansen said. Tuesday to wind up along with GST and the provincial sales tax carbon tax credits that to make are already proway for a vided. harmoSpeaking nized sales to reporters tax, saying Tuesday, Hansen the govdenied that the ernment B.C. Liberals were intends to breaking a prompass it by ise by adopting April 29. Colin Hansen the HST. Seizing Party headthe issue q u a r t e r s that has responded to a pushed the survey before the B.C. Liberal May 2009 elecgoverntion, saying the ATTENTION LOG HOME OWNERS, DEALERS AND CONTRACTORS ment’s B.C. Liberal Party popularity platform did not Join us for a FREE SEMINAR and HANDS ON DEMONSTRATION to a record contemplate the from Kathy Murdock of Perma-Chink Systems. low, NDP HST. Carole James critics “Nobody in Join us for a FREE SEMINAR and HANDS ON DEMONSTRATION began their the B.C. Liberal from Kathy Murdock of Perma-Chink Systems. This session will month-long assault on Party or in this governtrain the do-it-yourself homeowner and experienced contractor the HST by focusing on ment has ever promised about product application and log home maintenance. the loss of provincial that the HST would tax exemptions for fuel- never come in,” Hansen Saturday, April 10th, 2010, 9:00am to 12:00pm Kamloops Convention Centre – Ida Room 1250 Rogers Way Kamloops, BC efficient vehicles and said. Snacks & refreshments will be provided. appliances. He said about 60 per “What’s clear is they cent of the PST is paid threw their climate at the consumer level, For more information or to reserve seating, contact Jamie Sherwood change agenda out the but the remaining 40 Toll Free: 1.877.846.7502 Local: 250.374.3151 Email: jsherwood@steels.com window and brought per cent is built into in their HST agenda,” the price of goods and YOUR BUILDING MATERIALS EXPERTS NDP leader Carole James said. Combining the provincial and federal sales tax into a 12-per-cent HST effective July 1 prevents B.C. and Ontario from offering their own 250-545-1300 exemptions, such as the $2,000 break for hybrid vehicles that B.C. has COME SEE WHY THESE HOMES ARE DIFFERENT… been offering. It will also extend the seven-per-cent proCOPPER MTN VILLAS COPP vincial sales tax to a • Fantas Fantastic view range of services that • Gated adult community are not currently covmaintenance • No ma ered, including haircuts, movie tickets and res• Double stud exterior walls taurant meals. floor plans to choose from • 6 floo B.C.’s legislation $ eliminates the PST and Starting at creates a transition to 1404 Copper Mountain Court the HST, introducing a provincial credit for To view, call Charlie at Century 21 … 250-549-2103 HST payable on residential energy use. CERTIFIED BUILT GREEN BRITISH COLUMBIA HOMES: It also introduces • SAVE ENERGY and MONEY NOW while increasing the value of your home later. Black Press
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WAS $14,995
NOW
12,995
$
www.swanlakemotors.com 2006 KIA SORENTO 4X4 STK #U4749-1
Auto., A/C, cruise, PL, PW, tilt, alloys, roofrack
WAS $17,995
NOW
16,995
$
OR
$
184
B/W
www.swanlakemotors.com 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 4X4 STK #U4840
Auto., A/C, cruise, leather heated seats, PL, PW, tilt, local, low, low kms $
WAS $18,995
16,995
NOW
OR
$
184
B/W
www.swanlakemotors.com 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STK #U4820
Auto., A/C, cruise, PW, PL, alloys, roofrack
WAS $18,995
NOW
16,995
$
OR
$
184
B/W
www.swanlakemotors.com 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K1500 EXT CAB 4X4 STK #U4831
Auto., A/C, cruise, PL, PW, tilt, alloys, tow pkg.
WAS $23,995
NOW
21,995
$
OR
$
237
B/W
www.swanlakemotors.com 2007 FORD F250 SUPERCAB 4X4 STK #U4838
Auto., A/C, cruise, PL, PW, tilt, side steps, alloys, boxliner $
WAS $19,995
NOW
18,995
OR
$
205
B/W
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Bridge by Phillip Alder Yesterday, I mentioned that declarer should never forget the basic methods of gaining extra tricks: ruffing a loser in the shorter trump hand, establishing a long suit, and so on. The same applies to defenders. This deal highlights one play that many find hard to execute -- but not you! Here, for your partner’s benefit, is an example. Your partner is West, on defense against four hearts. He leads the diamond ace: 10, two, six. How should he continue? In the auction, South must bid one heart in advance of his partner’s takeout double. His hand is not strong enough for one notrump, which would show 6-9 points. (When you face
this situation, bidding with a potentially useless hand, make your call in a normal voice. Do not whisper so quietly that only your front teeth hear.) What defensive tricks can West see? Only one heart and two diamonds. (East must have at least three diamonds because he would have started a highlow with a doubleton.) But where might a fourth winner come from? Not spades, diamonds or clubs. That leaves only the trump suit. West should cash the diamond king and play a third diamond. Here, declarer takes that trick on the board and calls for the heart king, but West wins with his ace
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RONALD WAYNE LANGERAK Ronald Wayne Langerak, of Vernon, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2010 at the age of 63. He will be sadly missed by the Langerak family; Doris, Joyce, Lisa (Derek), April (Brad), Andrew (Hailey) and many good friends. Ron will be forever remembered for his quirky sense of humor, love of reading and the joy he found in the outdoors. Family and friends will celebrate his life on Saturday, April 3, 2010. Friends are invited to stop by his home between 1:00pm and 4:00pm for music, food and "Ronnie" stories.
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Weddings Don Weixl Photography is now booking weddings for spring and summer. Over 25 years experience. Reasonable rates, very personable. www.donweixl.com 250-545-1058
In Memoriam
Bernice Myles June 15, 1930 April 3, 2003
A single star can light the dark. A single smile can warm the heart. A single hand can lift a life. A single voice can speak the truth. A single life can make a difference.
Cards of Thanks
Thank you I would like to thank our friends at the Vernon Recreation Centre Pool & everyone else who sent cards, flowers, food & kind words at the time of Gordie’s passing in December.
God bless, Flo French
Coming Events Knee Deep in Sheep Event. Newborn animals, picnic area, Children’s activities, Bale maze, Free refreshments, Gift shop. Open Saturdays in April, also April 5th & 23rd, 12-5pm, $6.50 under 2 free. 5421-70th St. SW, Salmon Arm Sunday 25th pre-registered sheep/goat workshop, 250-832-0503 harmonioushomestead@live.ca Our Main Fundraiser is the MS Walk/Run/Ride in Polson Park on April 25 at 11am. We always have a Good Time! Register now online at http://vernonms.ca, call our office 250-542-2241 or drop by at #105-3402 27th Ave, Vernon (People Place) and get a Pledge Form. We Need Your Support! VERNON BC SEARCH & RESCUE Searching for past Members to celebrate Vernon Search & Rescue 50th Anniversary. Please contact Stephanie at 250-503-6423 for more information.
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ARE you highly motivated and looking for a home based online business? Flexible hours, free training, great income and incentives, real support. www.greenlivingconnection.ca Dairy Distribution Business for sale. Dairy Distribution Business for products of national leading dairy supplier in the Vernon, Armstrong & Lumby area for sale. Sales and small business experience beneficial. Excellent revenue opportunity. Requires investment and good physical condition. Serious enquiries only please. Call for more info. 250260-8174. Desperate housewives! Get to know your kids again! Your home, your business. www.pegsminioffice.com DON’T GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS! Start your homebased business today! Minimal investment with proven business plan; Repay investment in 2 months; Unlimited international potential. Call Nancy 250-689-6455 for details. For sale bottled water company. Work 10hrs per week, Earn 20,000/year, Room for growth. Asking $39,000 250558-8791 ask for Victor. HIGHLY PROFITABLE recession proof business looking to expand. Email info@TechProSolutions.ca or call (250) 540-8898. ONLINE TRAINERS NEEDED Earn full time $$, work part time hrs. Turn 5-10 hrs per week into $2000-$4000 monthly. www.123bossfree.com PRESSURE Washing Business for sale, equipment & cube van. Call 250-260-8473 WORKING FROM home and loving it!! Turn 10 hours a week into $1500+ a month. www.danutarun4freedom.com Working partner for building supply/paint/flooring store, Vernon. 1-250-717-7488.
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This day we do remember, a loving thought we give to one no longer with us, but in our hearts still live
With over 220 locations, Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. Our business philosophy centers on exceeding our customers’ expectations and relies on our entrepreneurial team members to provide exceptional customer service. We are seeking an OpenEdge/Progress Developer to participate in the maintenance and support of Kal Tire applications deployed to production, specifically the KINS system. This is a contract position with work performed on-site at the Kal Tire Vernon Office. Applicants should have senior level developer experience, with a minimum of 3 years OpenEdge/Progress experience. A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501–48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC, V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by April 12th, 2010.
Forever Loved By your wife, children, grandchildren In Memory of
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Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Five years have passed, Since you were with us last. Fond memories will always last, Of a life lived too fast. Loved and missed by Don, Bonnie and Angela Semeniuk
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Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months - A people oriented job at the heart of hospital operations Resident Care Aide – 6 months - Hands on care for the elderly Pharmacy Technician – 8 months - Online or on campus - The first CCAPP accredited program in BC Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months online or on campus - Work in hospitals, or online Financial Aid available for qualified students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college
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Lost & Found
Junior Linux Administrator
FOUND: Medical alert bracelet, found on Sun. Tim Horton’s parking lot, Vernon. 250860-8908.
With over 220 locations, Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. Our business philosophy centers on exceeding our customers’ expectations and relies on our entrepreneurial team members to provide exceptional customer service. Are you a recent graduate with a passion for Linux who is looking for a career? Kal Tire is seeking a team member to join the Information Services department that has a technical aptitude, strong customer service skills, thrives on being challenged and is a team player. In this position you will be mentored to support the 300+ UNIX and Linux servers within Kal Tire. On occasion travel to Kal Tire locations may be required. This is a full time position reporting to the Manager of Network Services. A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501–48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC, V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by April 17th, 2010.
LICENSED daycare in Lavington has 2 openings for 2-5yr olds. Afterschool care avail. Cori 250-545-5998. Spaces avail. in my OK landing home. Mon-Fri, 6am-4pm. Call Whitney 250-275-2670.
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SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY)
The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking a fill the position of Sustainability Coordinator on a temporary basis to cover for a maternity leave from April 19, 2010 until at least January 31, 2011, with a possibility of extension to April 22, 2011. Reporting to the General Manager, Planning and Building, the Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for the promotion and implementation of the principles of sustainability into all aspects of the organization’s activities, as well as within the community. The incumbent is responsible for day-to-day operations of the sustainability program, and will be expected to ensure the continuation of specific projects. A list of qualifications, along with further information regarding the Regional District of North Okanagan may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca. Applications, quoting Competition No. 10-07 will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010 to:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or e-mail enquiries please.
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1 full time opening available now, starting age 0-2, lots of TLC, exc.ref’’s, 18+yrs exp. Wendy 250-558-0142.
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Human Resources Officer Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Fax: (250) 550-3723 e-mail: hr@rdno.ca
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Kal Tire is seeking a qualified individual to provide administrative support to the Health and Safety Department. This position is full time, Monday to Friday. The primary focus of the position available will be to provide administrative support to the Safety Department. Tasks will include typing letters, memos, taking minutes, updating manuals and developing forms. As well, maintaining safety meeting minutes, and coordinating schedules, meetings and safety training courses. A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501-48th Avenue, PO Box 1240, Vernon, BC, V1T 6N6, fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by April 9th, 2010.
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
PLANNER The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking a fill the position of Planner. Reporting to the General Manager, Planning and Building, the Planner is responsible for reviewing and processing land use applications for both electoral areas and member municipalities, and presenting applications to the Board of Directors and/or Municipal Councils as required. This position offers an annual salary range of $63,318.60 - $73,299.24, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. A list of qualifications, along with further information regarding the Regional District of North Okanagan may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca. Applications, quoting Competition No. 10-08 will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010 to: Human Resources Officer Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Fax: (250) 550-3723 e-mail: hr@rdno.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or e-mail enquiries please.
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Help Wanted BAGRY Bro’s Orchards Ltd. needs workers, 4110-15 Ave, Vernon. $9.14/hr.Start date June 20-2010. 250-542-2136.
Help Wanted
Cook wanted for evening shifts at busy Armstrong Restaurant. Fax resume to 250-546-8039
Caregiver for elderly woman, 15-20hrs/week, plus holiday relief, must be flexible. Ref & criminal record check. Reply to box 14 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR Kal Tire is Canada’s largest independent tire dealer, with over 220 locations, along with a warehousing and distribution network, retreading facilities and mining tire operations. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Supervisor to join our Accounts Payable team at our office in Vernon. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals wishing to further their career with the support and assistance of the Kal Tire organization. A detailed job description, list of qualifications along with information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions.
Join the Team!
CAR AUDIO INSTALLER REQUIRED Full time position available March. Experience is necessary!! Good salary base plus bonuses! Send/Drop resumes off Att: Gary at 3107 48th Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 3R5
Community Living British Columbia [CLBC] delivers support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities & their families. CLBC staff strives to adhere to the corporate vision ‘Good lives in welcoming communities’.
Technical Support/Sales Coordinator – Mining Tire Group
CITY OF ARMSTRONG CAREER OPPORTUNITY The City of Armstrong is a growing, progressive community, located in the Spallumcheen Valley, 15 minutes north of the City of Vernon on Highway 97A. Our location in the beautiful North Okanagan allows for a quality lifestyle with access to many sport and cultural amenities close by while living in the Heart of Country. The City of Armstrong is continuing to see residential growth and in addition to currently seeing completion of a $2.4 million UV Water Treatment Plant, is about to implement the Residential component of a fully metered water system. The City of Armstrong has a small, dedicated staff complemented with the use of contracted service providers. We are seeking an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic professional to join our team in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer. Please visit our web site www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca, particularly the Finance section - read our Financial Plan and our 2008 Annual Report - to find out a little bit about us. Look under Employment Opportunities for the complete Job Description and other pertinent policies. If you think we are a fit, we would be pleased to receive your cover letter/resume sent to: Patti Ferguson, City Administrator City of Armstrong 3570 Bridge Street, PO Box 40 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 pferguson@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca The closing date for receipt of applications is 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2010.
Help Wanted
TORO’S Pub & Liquor Store
SHORT ORDER COOK WANTED
PERMANENT PART TIME POSITION Approx. 25/hr per week Apply in person with resume 1220 Kal Lake Road.
Busy Appliance Centre in Cranbrook BC is currently looking for an appliance technician. This is a full time position. Wages negotiable upon experience. If you are a take charge type of person, please apply to Box 185, c/o Kootenay Advertiser, 1510-2nd St N., Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3L2. CAREGIVER needed P/T position. Leave contact info or resume at Box #7 c/o The Morning star 4407 25th Ave. Vernon BC or email: northpoint70@hotmail.com
COOK & COOK’S ASSISTANT: needed for children’s summer camp, see www.camphurlburt.com “staff” for details. Closing date April 19th, 2010 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,
Instructor required for classroom teaching for the Legal Secretary Diploma program at Sprott-Shaw Community College in Vernon. If you want to share your knowledge with others please email loria@sprott-shaw.com or call Lori at
250-558-0855
Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501–48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC, V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by April 17th, 2010.
Kal Tire is Canada’s largest independently owned tire dealer servicing the commercial and consumer markets throughout Canada. The company is headquartered in Vernon, BC, and has over 220 company-owned and associate dealer stores, 10 retread facilities, 1 OTR plant, 4 warehouses and approximately 3,500 employees. Kal Tire’s Sales team is looking for a Technical Support & Sales Coordinator provide technical, operational and sale support focused on our Tire Pressure and Temperature Condition Monitoring System (TTT). Our TTT system has been designed as a wireless sensing system to monitor tire temperature and pressure in real time during operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded individual with a passion for sales. You will be a key contributor in the development of industry technical awareness for the TTT system features and the demonstration of the advantages and benefits of these features. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501–48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by April 10th, 2010.
Help Wanted
Quality Service Analyst – 2 positions $48,406 to $64,052 annually Analysts are responsible for representing CLBC as the primary point of contact for service providers. They perform the lead role in negotiating contracts, with manager approval, reviewing and monitoring contracts for service quality according to CLBC requirements, developing and approving new resources, managing service requests and ensuring crisis response systems and resources are available. Analysts are responsible for negotiating costing details and developing support & service contracts as well as the subsequent ongoing monitoring & evaluation of the services being provided for all agreements (i.e. both contract compliance by service providers as well as quality and appropriateness of services being provided). Analysts review individual support plans when CLBC funding is requested, allocate funded supports and develop CLBC funded services. Analysts work together as a team to identify and resolve systemic issues and service gaps. They also perform an active role in the allocation and management of local budgets to ensure the equitable, consistent and portable allocation of resources. The safety, security & well being of adults and their families is paramount. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with human services orientation or equivalent education and experience. Experience working in Community Living field with adults with developmental disabilities & their families. For a complete list of qualifications and duties please review the job description at www.communitylivingbc.ca Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of CLBC. Use of own vehicle on expenses. Successful applicant is subject to both Criminal Record Review and Police Record Checks.
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Maintenance Person for 130 Room Hotel
Must be able to work under direct supervision yet be a self starter that knows how to use and care for tools and equipment. Full-time position with full benefits. Drop resumes off at: 4801 27th St. or email: maintenance@villagegreenhotel.com. ATTENTION MAINTENANCE DEPT.
LOT HELPER
• Experience in moving trailers, 5th wheels and Motorhomes. • Some cleaning and detailing of RV’s • Drivers abstract required • You must be productive, organized and have an excellent work ethic. Please drop off resume to: Mike Rosman RV, 6395 Hwy 97 N, Vernon, BC V1B 3R4 or fax to: (250) 545-1632 Attention: Therron Romanovitch, Service Manager
JOURNEYMAN RV TECHNICIAN • 3 years minimum experience as a Journeyman required • Full benefits and competitive wages • You must be productive, organized and have an excellent work ethic. Please drop off resume to: Mike Rosman RV, 6395 Hwy 97 N, Vernon, BC V1B 3R4 or fax to: (250) 545-1632 Attention: Therron Romanovitch, Service Manager
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Experienced Line Cooks, full-time. Apply within. Bring resume to 2916 30th Ave. Vernon. 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 FT perm. cooks req’d. East Indian Cuisine. $15/hr. Fax 250541-1088, 3007-30th ave, Vernon. The Curry Pot. Full-time ECE. Starting $15+/hr. also Sub On-call ECE Teacher req. (250)550-4471 Mature Experienced Janitor required, Wed/Thurs. 4:309pm. Own transportation required. Spallumcheen area. Sat or Sun 9am-12noon, $14/hr, Mail resume to the manager. 448 Pottery Rd. Vernon, BC V1B 3A8.
FULL-TIME Anna’s Pizza in Lumby for Full time position for a person who has experience working in busy commercial kitchens. Must have exp. cooking, food prep, baking, supply ordering & supervising staff. Must be able to work weekends & evenings. 5 day work week .Drop off resume at Anna’s Pizza, 2090 Norris Ave, or email dveotten@gmail.com 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.
Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd. Currently has an opening for Track Supervisor. This position will be based out of our Vernon, BC offices and will report to our Manager of Track. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in track maintenance and inspection and be able to supervise unionized employees. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca or drop them off at our Vernon office at 2806 – 27th Ave. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Pacific Hospitality Inc. located at Vernon, BC. requires a Hotel Clerk Supervisor. Completion of Secondary School and 1yrs experience in a related field is required. Salary $15/hr for 40hrs work/week. Send resume by email to tina@vernonexpress.com or fax to 604-599-4974. Part-time/full-time bottled water route driver & bottler required immediately. Must have computer experience. Email: sweetwatersprings@telus.net or fax: 250-546-9305 Professional house cleaners, year round employment, must be bondable, & have reliable vehicle, good starting wage & group plan. Phone Scrubbies 250-260-1730. P/T Pharmacist, excellent remuneration at Lumby I.D.A. Pharmacy. Please fax resume to: 250-547-9593 Reimer Farm Service is looking for a class 1 driver, evenings & Sat. work, P/T could develop into F/T. Fax resume & drivers abstract to: 250-8386989 RESIDENTIAL Cleaners needed, Drivers licence required /bondable, Box #8 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 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.
Check Classifieds!
(Vernon) is expanding their Sales team. Requiring individuals with sales experience & knowledge of electronics. Good salary, commission, and benefit package. Drop resumes off at 3107 - 48th Ave, Vernon. Please ask for Gary. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Busy 6 person real estate team requires an office assistant position of approximately 30-40 hours per week. Real estate / office experience a definite asset but not required. Hours are somewhat flexible. Good working conditions but always changing and fast paced. Own transportation a must. Please send resume along with a cover letter / note explaining your present situation, employment goals & wage expectations to Box 1, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5. All applications will be treated with complete confidence.
Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School With $12 Billion in infrastructure upgrades announced, start your Heavy Equipment training NOW and receive your certification for the spring demand!
THE Prestige Hotel in Vernon is looking for experienced housekeepers & frontdesk agents. Please apply in person to Darren or Angie at hotel, 4411-32nd Street. THE Self Employment Program may help you start your own business. Unemployed people can call NOEES at 250-545-0585 or email joanne@noees.com for information. El eligibility criteria will apply. Funded in whole or part through the Canada- British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.
VERNON based company located at the North end of Swan Lake requires a Shipper/Receiver, training provided, fork lift experience though not req. is beneficial, must be able to lift 50lb cartons, weekly time commitment is between 24-32hrs with the opportunity to becoming full time, starting wage $9.50/hr. Please reply to Box#11 c/o The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave. Vernon BC V1T 1P5.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY CDA, p/t or f/t. Please reply to Armstrong Dental Centre 2775 Wood Ave. Box 327, Armstrong BC. V0E 1B0 Ph:250-546-9811 Fax:250-546-9034 Wearhouse Worker/ Order Selectors wanted. F/T afternoon shift avail. starting wage $12/hr. Please drop off resume to Rob after 11am MonFri. #9 2440 B 14 Ave. Vernon valleyproduceplus@live.com Attention: Keith.
Work Wanted
OUTSIDE SALES
NEILS Handyman. Yard clean up, rubbish removal, carpets, appliances, bsmn’ts & garages cleaned out, dump runs, small painting jobs. Vernon & Armstrong 250-546-2997
ACR Group, Western Canada’s leader in Rubber and Urethane manufacturing is looking for an outside sales professional in the BC area. The ideal candidate will be familiar with mining, wood processing and other heavy industries. Extensive travel is required. Good computer skills are essential. Competitive compensation & benefit package offered. Fax resume and cover letter 1.250.446.2981 e-mail contact@acrgroup.ca
Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED FLAT ROOFERS
Required for Metro Roofing base in Langley B.C. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in BUR, Torch, Single ply. (TPO & PVC). Lots of work available.
Good Wages & Benefits Package.
RENOVATIONS Complete Renovations, Roofing, & other Odd Jobs. Reasonable rates. Call Bob 250306-4364 Vernon & Area. Riel Hunter for house-cleaning, babysitting, cooking, dog walking, gardening or decretarial. (250)545-5636 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
Please call 1.877.777.4856 or e-mail metroroofing@shaw.ca
Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Work Wanted
Financial Services
Certified Care Aid available, personal care, shopping, & cooking. For live-in position. Leave msg. (250)307-1138 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. Housecleaning at an affordable rate, $15/hr. Call Lu 250-542-1869 MAN AND PICK UP Call Joseph your local handyman. 250-308-2773 PRUNING & ROTOTILLING Trees, hedges & yard clean up. Call Eric (250)306-3408
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
Help Wanted
REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPERS AVAILABLE Personal, small business and corporate, A/P, A/R, payroll, all returns & statements. Experienced. 250-309-2056 250-558-0312
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPING for small & corp. businesses Payroll, GST, PST, WCB, A/R, A/P, etc. 250-542-1306.
Countertops QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces. 156 colors. 10yr guarantee. Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Fencing 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.
Lawn & Garden ALLIUM LAWN CARE Spring Clean-ups & Lawn Maintenance. Experienced & Insured. Call Wesley @ 250-307-4933 RILEY’S GARDEN Complete Yard Maintenance Service. Call Linda (250)545-0910
Home Improvements CHECKPOINT ConstructionRenovations & repairs in the Vernon area. Bathrooms, kitchens, basements, etc,. 30 years experience. Call Dave for a free quote & design help. 250-307-3164. 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.
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THE Holidays Inn Express Vernon is looking for a part time Night Auditor & Front Desk Agent, must be reliable, honest & have computer skills, customer service exp. is also required. Please apply within.
Sales
High Drive Dozer
Toll Free 1 1--866 866--399 399--3853 www.IHESCHOOL.com
Estates Legal Assistant • Minimum 3 - 5 years Estates experience essential • Competitive salary, full benefit package including RRSP contributions, supportive work environment For more information about this position, please visit the Careers section of our website. Please forward your resume to Theresa Jones, Office Manager, by fax or email: humanresources@nixonwenger.com EXPERIENCE • KNOWLEDGE • INTEGRITY
Tel: 250-542-5353 Fax: 250-542-7273 Toll-free: 1-800-243-5353 4th Floor, 3201 30th Ave.,Vernon, BC V1T 2C6 www.nixonwenger.com
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION Decks, Porches, Patios James Hardie Installer Window & Door Replacement Framing • Renovations Decorative Concrete • Concrete Repair Journeyman Carpenter Incorporated, Licensed, WCB, Insured, Quality Guaranteed
Call us ¿rst for all your home improvement needs!
E N T E R P R I S E S
Licensed, Insured, WCB, References
Additions, Suites and Interiors “The Affordable Professional”
Jed - (250)-307-4774
RedTruck Renovations Your one stop home repair company
WHITESTONE
PAINTING & RENOVATING Quality Since 1989 • Handyman Services • No Job Too Small SENIORS DISCOUNT
TOM: 308-8778
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
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!
Jalon Construction Residential & Commercial - Fully Insured & Licensed Journeyman Carpenter(1983) Jim Hiebert 250 306-9410
250-307-3760
No job too small! Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
250-542-8368 (Home)
Nu-Look Homeworks
L&R Home Improvements • Renovations • General Repairs • Paint • Tile • Laminate • Hardwood • Baseboard • Trim • Door & Window Repair• Sinks • Counter Tops • Cabinets • Blinds
Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences * Landscaping “Framing to Flooring”
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Ron @ 250-309-0435 or 250-542-1419 nu_lookhomeworks@shaw.ca
HANDYMAN
HANDS Affordable Home Repairs & Renovations
SPRING SPECIALS
Len 250-260-6666 * We specialize in insurance repair * • Concrete Repairs • General Construction • Mold Removal & Remediation 25 Years Exp.
Quality Work Guaranteed
SIDING
HARDI-PLANK
SOFFITS
FASCIA
COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 542-5925 GUTTERS
DECKING
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PATIO COVER
Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION Journeyman Carpenter • Renovations • Remodelling • New Construction
Kevin 250-308-9592
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
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
www.KMSupgrades.ca www.kmsupgrades.ca Providing Energy Efficient Solutions and Upgrades for Your Home
Vernon: 250-558-0076
3 Windows 3 Doors 3 Ductless
3 Insulation 3 Combustion
Heating & Cooling 3 Ventilation
3 Draft Proofing 3 Hardi-plank 3 And more...
Safety
Toll Free: 877-567-2799
Specializing in:
• Hardi Plank Siding • Vinyl • Soffits • Fascia • Renovations
250-549-0202
• General Carpentry • Aluminum Railings • New & Renovations • Vinyl Decking
GEORGE SIMMONS
Lonestar Custom Carpentry
Journeyman, Licensed, Bonded Framing, Tile, Flooring, Bathroom, Decks, Custom Finishing, Window & Door Installs, Renos and Accenting, etc. Dana Ross 250-308-7540 DIY Consulting and Recommendations
McLennan • Thompson
CONTRACTING • Foundations • Retaining Walls • Driveways PAT
GREG
549-0784 • 309-2570
Inside - Out
• TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) • WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS • CARPENTRY • DECKING • BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • PLUMBING 16 • GENERAL REPAIRS Years Experience
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
For Free Estimate Call:
CHRIS - 250-542-6277 References • All Work Guaranteed Totally Reliable & Friendly Service
ELECTRICAL ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
250-550-7900
• Siding • Soffit
RALPH BLACKWOOD SIDING
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
LTD.
C: 250-309-0621 H: 250-838-0449 Fax: 250-838-0459
Free Estimates - All work Guaranteed Competitive Pricing - Since 1982
Brighter Outlook
250.306.2679
Msg. 250-558-4525
Cell: 250-308-1218
JOB JAR II
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
TIM 250-307-8772
window cleaning Residential & Construction Deron Sanderson
Interior & Exterior
American Clay Wall
ON NOW!
WINDOW CLEANING
WINDOW CLEANERS • Homes • Commercial • Construction Clean • Water Stain Removal VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA
AFFORDABLE QUALITY
Call Len (250)558-5038
home: (250) 275-6412
*Renovations *Basement Development *Additions/Garages/Shops *Quality Woodwork & Trim/Millwork Installations
ONLY 5 MONTHS LEFT!
Terrence John Interiors
Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
Laursen Electric Commercial Residential Service New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured
Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242
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CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387
THE MAN WITH THE VAN
CLYDESDALE MOVING
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
PROFESSIONAL MOVES LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
558 -7914 or 307-1975
PAINTING
DRYWALL
MOVING
STUCCO
All Your Drywalling Needs
DAN’S PAINTING & REPAIRS
Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
WHITESTONE
PAINTING & RENOVATING Quality Since 1989 • Handyman Services • No Job Too Small SENIORS DISCOUNT
TOM: 308-8778
Cell: 307-7769 Ph: 250-542-5226
DAVIES DRYWALL
ACCOUNTING
CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
EXCAVATING INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
• • • •
250-545-8294
DITCHING SEPTIC LAND CLEARING DRAINAGE
www.knncontracting.com Kirk Forster 250-540-5595
ABBOTT CREEK
INCOME TAXES
Excavating, Rock Work
PERSONAL CORPORATE
• General Excavating & Backfilling • Land Clearing & Interface Fire Guard • Excavating & Driveway Prep • Landscape & Waterscape Design • Rockwork & Tree Removal
250-542-8485 vernonbcaccounting.com
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
Steve Bernhardt (250) 542-5300 Cell: (250) 938-2173
You Belong
HERE!
JD 310 4X4 Extend A Hoe Driveway, Repair Cold Paving Drainage Systems General Excavating Tandem & 1 Ton Trucking
SERVICE Ltd.
250-260-6756
TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT 250-550-7900 ROOFING
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business
I CAN DIG IT
by placing
RICK WARE EXCAVATING
an ad in this directory
EXCAVATING • DECORATIVE ROCK PLACING • RETAINING & ROCK WALL BOBCAT SERVICE • LARGE & SMALL EXCAVATORS & DUMP TRUCKS
(250) 545-0218
Cell: 307-1959
The Greenway Roofing Co. All aspects of roofing including roof repair
Above All A Good Roof
Trucking, Excavating & Materials
FREE ESTIMATES
CELL: (250) 308-9237 TONY PREB
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5464 Highway 6 Coldstream
DEPARTMENT “FREE ESTIMATES”
250-550-7900 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
For Great Rates On...
Interior / Exterior Painting Drywall Repairs
250-309-1217
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
“EXTERIOR’S ONLY”
Rainbow City Painters SPECIALIZING IN EXTERIOR FINISHES HARDI - BOARD - STUCCO - CEDAR - VINYL - DECKS & FENCES All work guaranteed • Free Estimates Serving Vernon since 1990 Ask us about our 5 year warranty Get my quote and compare 250-542-1347
WATER SYSTEMS
OKANAGAN WELL & PUMP SERVICE
Sales, service & installation
“Water When You Need It” Kelly Desjardins
250-550-5553
Owner Kerry Haak - Enderby, BC
250-803-1139 • 250-309-1587
EXCAVAT
TONY VENTRESCA
Journeyman Roofer
EARTHWORKS LTD. Joe Prebushewski Cell: (250) 550-6208 Fax: (250) 549-3899 • Email: bearpawearthworks@telus.net
CLASSIFIED
549-0115
250-309-0874
KARRYALL ROOFING LTD.
CONTACT
CREW WITH FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED QUALITY RATES
KNN CONTRACTING
Specializing in Small Businesses
Wendy Hesketh Certified General Accountant
INTERIOR SPECIALIST
SIERRA WELL & PUMP 3rd Generation Pump Tech
MASONRY Free tes a Estim
Reg.# WPI09093001
Rob Moore 250-546-9992
250-938-9566 25025 2 50 938 938-9566 9566
VERNON “For All Your Masonry Needs” Needs” - new home - Brick, Cultured construction Stone,Glass Block - renovations - Over 20 years - repairs in Masonry - masonry BBQ’s Business
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
www.vernonmorningstar.com
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LANDSCAPING SPRING CLEAN-UP
Certified Horticulturist Garden Maintenance & Design Down-to-Earth Gardening
LAWN CARE
THE LAWNMOWER Strata MAN Residential, & Commercial
FireGuard Sprinkler Systems Ltd. Locally owned & operated in Vernon area - Lawn & Garden Irrigation - Yard Lighting - Interface Fire Protection System - Fire Spinkler Systems for your home
BOOKING NOW:
250-545-7818
250-549-4242
(250) 550-0170
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TOPSOIL TOPSOIL
Pure black, clean, cheap! Please call 250-306-0736
LAWN MOWING
Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren
250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395
Tel: (250) 308-4099
Scenic Valley
â&#x20AC;˘ STONE PAVING
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Cleaning Services * Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products
Tannis Morrison (250) 558-8552 tannismorrison@gmail.com
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CRANE SERVICES
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LANDSCAPING Specializing in Decorative Curbing & All Your Other Landscaping Needs Call for your FREE QUOTE today!
250-803-8575
*10% Discount for Seniors*
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STONE & TILE INSTALLATIONS
Okanagan Stone & Tile
in business
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.
Erik 250-545-9345 â&#x20AC;˘ eriklocke@telus.net
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DECORATIVE CONCRETE - Decorative Concrete Specialists - Acid Staining - Concrete Engraving - Repairs, Toppings & more!
DARCYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLUMBING - Hot Water Tank Replacement (gas/electric) - Plugged Drains, Water Softeners - Kitchen/Bathroom Renovations - New Construction *CertiďŹ ed
309-7008
DECKING
www.PinnacleConcrete.ca
(250)938-3166
WINDOWS & DOORS
SUPERIOR DECK LTD
BUSINESS USINESS DIRECTORY
â&#x20AC;&#x153;For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!â&#x20AC;? $70 per Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
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Landscaping
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Rubbish Removal
Class A Compost for sale, Lab Tested, $60 per ton, Delivery or pick-up available. 7am-2pm Mon-Fri 8:30am-1pm Sat & Sun 250-503-8093, 250-3089081 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 NAGY LANDSCAPING Complete Landscape maintenance, hedge & shrub trimming, Spring clean-up,tree removal, New Landscapes. 250-547-2429 250-306-9896 RYMAR SYNTHETIC GRASS, no watering, no mowing, pet friendly, for lawns, playgrounds & putting greens. Ask about our FREE INSTALLATION special. Free estimates 250-938-5228 in Vernon, www.rymargrass.ca
Moving & Storage
✔✔✔ 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
Boarding 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 Horse boarding, pastures, shelters, tack barn, near R.CL Coldstream. 604-925-4214. Large Paddocks, pipe fencing, automatic waterers, shelters, 2 arenas, lessons, training, Coldstream, (250)558-0553
Equestrian
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
“DIAMOND H TACK”: 14th ANNUAL CONSIGNENT GARAGE SALE! One Day Only! Sat. April 17 @ 9am Sharp. consign any of your Horse, Rider and Stable Products from March 22 to April 14/10. Pick up your consignment package at 1953 Kirschner Rd. Kelowna. Phone 250-7625631
Farm Services
Farm Services
WOOD CHIPS HOG FUEL
BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES
Equestrian
Livestock
Pets
Pets
Appliances
Wanted to lease, gentle, safe horse, once a week for senior, near trails. 250-938-4774.
For Sale 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 250.546.3606
Adorable Shih-tzu Cross puppies, family raised, $450 (250)542-3077, 250-309-7603 Affordable MINPIN-YORKE pups, 8wks old, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed, etc. Black & tan, $350. Phone 250545-3367, 250-550-4597 BEAUTIFUL BELGIUM and King Long Coated Shepherd puppies. 10 weeks up to six months. Blacks. Black and tans. Brown and black sables. Red with black muzzles and ticking. All shots and wormed. Complete health care cards and 1 year guarantee. Great temperaments. Home raised. Well socialized. View parents and grandparents. Lots of references. $450-$750. 250-5479763 for more details. BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 8th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Border Collie Cross puppies, 10 weeks, great family/farm pet, $350. 250-260-2627 BOSTON Terrier pups ready to go. Vet checked vaccinated & dewormed, 250-442-5372 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 Due to changed family conditions. Male 1yr old small dog (26lbs) Tri start colour, Terrier Beagle mix, has been neutered & is up to date with all vacc. $100. For more info 250545-3238 Family raised: Yorkie cross pups. & Schnauzer pups. 250-547-6698, 250-547-6937 For Sale 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 250.546.3606
GOING TO be Big and Beautiful Brown and White Malamute Puppies. 12 weeks. All shots and health care cards with 1 year guarantee. Wormed. Home raised. Great temperaments and loving. View Parents and Grandma. $450. 250-547-9763 for details.
Portable Dishwasher, used less than 1yr. $225Brada EP2402WW/BB 120AC/60Hz shelaka@gmail.com or 250558-4905 Washer, Dryer, Stove, front load washer. Some dryers $100. (250)549-3781
I need A Loving Home by April 12th or I have to go to the SPCA. I’m a very loyal 13yr old Shepherd black Lab in very good shape. I’m comfortable w/cats but not other dogs. Please think about adopting me. 250-260-1959
Building Supplies
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Feed & Hay FREE to a Loving home, 8yr.old mature, sweet, gentle, lovable, neutered, female Blk&Wht cat.shelaka@gmail.com or 250-5584905 Good grass hay, smaller round bales, barn stored, Cherryville. 604-833-4626 lv msg, or jhbeeler@telus.net HAY for sale (250)545-1817 HAY for sale, alfalfa grass mix, 70lb bales. $6.00 bale. (250)545-2434 *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.
Miniature horse herd including mares and foes, also baby Hedghogs. 250-379-2076. WANTED: 6-10 head of beefstock steers 400-600lbs. (250)542-8018, 250-558-8822
Pets 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
Lady Abigail Our little Abigail had to be shaved but her fur is growing b a c k full and beautiful
Livestock 1 - 2 year old Bulls; 6 yearling bulls; Cow Calf pairs Call Canyon Valley Hereford’s (250)992-2294 50 STARTED PULLETS brown egg layers $7, ready to go now. (250)546-6608 Chicks hatching soon, limited quantities, Black Australorp X’s, will lay brown eggs, unsexed $5 per Chick, Pullets $15/ea, Reserve now. 250838-6632. Circle J, 2 horse angle haul bumper pole. $10,500 (250)545-5335
5-Exotic pairs of mated Finches in vision flight cages w/stands. $100/pair. 250-5421412.
Livestock
DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
250-938-0868 BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS
Landscaping
Landscaping
TOPSOIL
LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS WE LOAD PICKUPS, TRAILERS, ETC. WE DELIVER: Lava rock, bark mulch, landscape rock, sand and gravel, screened topsoil, manure, Nature’s Gold organic products. SPRING HOURS: Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 6 pm ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE
609 KAL LAKE ROAD
Convenient IN TOWN Location • Delivery Available • FREE Onsite Loading
• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies
OWNERS: KEVIN & LORI WOURNELL
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Loving homes needed for Larry beautiful older tabby & black short haired lap cat, both neutered and healthy. (250)5479002 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 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 Yellow Lab puppies, Ready now. 1st shots, vet checked, $500, (250)546-2194
Antiques / Vintage 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.
Appliances Maytag heavy duty washer, very good cond. $150. 250542-7181
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
250-260-0110 4288991 Absolutely Must Sell! 2008 Transition Syren Mountain bike Excellent condition Fox Float R fork Fox DHX 5.0 rear coil shock SRAM X9 drivetrain. Like new, only ridden 6 times. Paid $3800 Will sacrifice for
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Authorized Dealer
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Misc. for Sale
Obedience classes, all ages. 250-558-8332, 250-549-2318 k9ers.training@gmail.com
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www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.
LARGE. SMALL 250.541.0111 VISA DECORATIVE HOURS DEBIT Mon. - Fri. MASTERCARD LAVA ROCK INTERACT 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday SENIORS DISCOUNT 8:00 am - 4:00 pm SLATE Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm LANDSCAPE Closed Stat Holidays BLAST ROCK WHITE DOLOMITE BARK MULCH www.justrocks.org TOP SOIL SAND & GRAVEL 186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL
1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003
East Hill: 2604 22nd St. Sat & Sun 9-1. Multi family, house hold items, tools, quilting fabric, magazines books & more!
656 Mabel Lake Rd. Every Friday & Saturday from April to Oct. A Little bit of everything!
3714 15th Ave.
Lumby Community/Curling Club Garage Sale. Apr 3rd 8:30am-2pm. at Curling Rink.
MISSION HILL: Saturday & Sunday 9am-2pm.
MOVING SALE! Furniture, antiques, bed & misc. MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat. April 3, 8am-3pm. Furniture, book cases, 2-B. Vanities, generator, books, puzzles, misc. household items, child car seats, collectable’s & lots lots, etc.
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FIRST OF THE SEASON!
Saturday, April 10 8:30 am
Consignments accepted until 4 pm Friday, April 9 th Park n’ Ride at former Sure Crop Feeds FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT
250-546-9420
903 Hwy. 97A, Armstrong, B.C. Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca
Farm Equipment 300 gallon tank package(gas) 2008. $1200.Custom made 1500 L complete diesel tank. $1500. 250-938-0868. Ford 1200 yard/acreage tractor, diesel, 4x4, loader, blade, mower, cultivator, 1450 hours. $9,900. 250-549-0798. New Holland, 1032 Bale wagon, good condition, (250)4957423 Wanted to buy: 3pt hitch fertilizer spreader & Heinzman Piano. 250-542-1984
Free Items FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303.
Fruit & Vegetables Apples 0.39¢/lb. All varieties. PLEASANT VALLEY FRUIT.
Furniture
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
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. Steel Buildings. Factory Deals - Save Thousands. 30x40 100x200. Can Erect/Will Deliver. www.scg-grp.com Source# 18X. 888-898-3091
Appreciation sale, approx 2 cords for the price of one, all species included. 250-2607932.Delivery available.
250-307-4478
Auctions
$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.
Firewood/Fuel
Shavings & Sawdust 10 to 150 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
PRYCE LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS
542.7520
Misc. for Sale
Joe’s K-9er BEHAVIOUR SPECIALISTS
Geothermal. Spring Special!
Advertise in the Garage Sale Directory Deadline 2pm Wednesday 3 lines or less (approx 10-15 words) $15.00 +gst Includes 2 garage sale signs ARMSTRONG: #20 Labelle’s MHP, 3495 Adair St, Sat.April 3, 9am-3pm. Misc items! BX: 143 Mt. Fosthall Dr. Sat & Sun 8am-4pm. Large Moving Sale! Furniture, RV parts, tub trailer, baby items, misc items. BX: 940 Pottery Rd. Friday & Saturday. 8am-3pm. Huge Downsizing Garage Sale. Something for everyone. Rain or Shine. Follow the balloons! Coldstream: 11401 Palfrey Dr. Sat. April 3 8am-2pm. Moving Household items, tools & more
1808 55 Ave. off 20th St. (Behind Walmart) North BX: 5626 Pearson Rd. Sat. 8am-2pm. Boys clothes 0mo.-3T, baby items, toys, furniture & housewares & more! OK LANDING: 6675 Scott Rd. Sat. 8-2. Lots of good stuff & collectibles to & 1997 Explorer Vernon:1405-39BAve,Sat,April 3,9-12 only! Stuff incl, doll clothes, stuffies etc. VERNON: 220 & 240 Stepping Stones Rd, Fri/Sat, April 2&3, 9am-3pm. Huge garage sale! Tools, books, vinyl much more Vernon: 3801 24th Ave, Starts Fri & on. 9:30am-7pm. Misc. kids stuff, guitar, DVD player. Vernon: 934 Mt. Bulman Dr. Sat April 3, 8-11. Toys, clothes & housewares.
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 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 Mate’s bed, wooden frame, 2 drawers, upholstered headboard & footboard, incl. mattress, $50. 250-549-7388 NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver QUEEN pillowtop mattress, box. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 QUEEN size memory foam mattress. Brand New! Retail $1400 sell $495 250-550-6647 Solid wood, washed oak, Buffet & Hutch, exc/cond $475 computer hutch(250)308-1965 TEAK Table blonde w/chairs, leaf, & Buffet. 70’s style, org tweed, $350 (250)503-1211
Garden Equipment 78 MTD lawntractor 11hp, 38” cut, new battery, ignition. $300 Firm. 250-503-2177. Craftsman 19.5hp, Lawn tractor, low hrs, c/w 42” mower, 42” Snowblade (new), wheel weights, chains, & aerate rake, $675 (250)545-9788 Tillers 2HP 5HP $100 each, 8HP $150. Free p/up dead garden/lawn tractors. 250-2605819. Wanted dead chippers, lawntractors, rototillers, snowblowers. For free pickup call 250503-2177.
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Mobile Homes & Parks
Medical Supplies
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Sporting Goods
For Sale By Owner
2008 Mobility Scooter Shoprider red deluxe model, exc cond. windshield, maintained by Vernon Medical, New $4295, Must Sell $2750 obo. 250-5588792. 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
Like new, Omega & Champion Juicer, 1/2 Price. 250-5464915. Microwave or TV stand with double doors $25. (250)5456783 New corner jetted tub, retails $1250, 1st reasonable offer, you take it. 250-558-1668. Quilts $45, Candelabra $25, rugs $100, pictures $10, Dishes $10, etc.250-545-0444. RENOVATING: 38 wood windows for sale, various sizes. (250)838-2103 ROCKY MOUNTAIN Big Horned Sheep Mount. 3/4 Curl. Family heirloom. In perfect condition. Open to offers. 250-547-9763. Round Bistro table w/glass top, 2 new stools, 2 older (backs & rotate) $150. Single bed & frame (good rubber mattress cover $100. All OBO. (250)545-3427 Simply Baskets Home & Gift
RUSSIAN SKS’s - Top choice, from $299. 1120 RDS Ammo, $195. Shotgun + ammo specials. Guns bought & sold, Glocks. Complete Gunsmiths Services. Bluing, Powdercoating. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel. 250-762-7575
EAST HILL - FAMILY HOME 1407 - 29th Avenue. 6 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level home with detached double garage and heated office, 4 car plus RV parking. House is finished throughout and upgraded with bay windows, alarm, gas fireplaces, a/c. osmosis, etc. Short walk to school, park & store. Potential for suite. For Sale By Owner - $419,900. Call now for appointment or pictures. c) 250-260-8033.
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2008 Transition Syren Rare, fun & bomb proof! 16” frame, Fox Float 36 fork, Fox DHX 5.0 coil rear shock, SRAM X9 drivetrain, Truvativ components. Like new, ridden only 6 times. Must be seen. Paid $3800, will sacrifice for only $2199 this week only! 250-307-4478. Beaumark fridge & stove, almond $175 obo. 3 portable camping tables $10ea. Single pane windows $50 obo. (250)548-0069, 250-550-4207
Black rocker $85. Wall unit $250. Sewing cabinet $35. 250-549-3146. Blaze King wood stove, large, w/fan, exc.cond. but not CSA approved. $275 obo. 250-5031630. Boys clothes, some name brand jeans, t-shirts,other jeans, shirts, hoodies.size 7-10. $50.00. 250-549-1489. BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 Cat napper mechanical lift recliner chair (new cond) $500 obo. (250)545-3427 CLASSIC COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS Quality cabinets at factory direct prices. 250-549-2875. Coffee & end table $55. Oster food processor $75. 250-5493146. COLLECTABLE “PORCELAIN” DOLLS. CALL 250-545-5178. COUCH $325. Lazy Boy green recliner $95. Wardrobe $45. Futon $75. 250-549-3146. Countertop 2 barrel ice cap machine, hot cappuccino machine, & microwave, perfect fry self contained countertop deep fryer. Call for details & prices, 250-306-9909 DO YOU NEED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FREE FILL? no trucking charge 250-307-3839 Dacron Enterprises LTD. Electric range, in good shape, $125. Satellite disk, 50” $100. Overhead projector $100. 250838-6663 FIR BARK MULCH, $15/YARD. Delivery available. (250)838-6630, 250-804-6720 For Sale 4-15” Motegi Racing Chrome Wheels and TiresC/W chrome nuts and locks.Fits 2000-2008 Dodge Caravans $500 firm. 250-503-1677. For Sale 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 250.546.3606 Full set of upper & lower kitchen cupboards, large pantry, & 2 small bathroom vanity’s. Great for cabin or bsmnt suite. Ready in 2-3wks. $900 obo. 250-503-0911. Full size truck canopy, $100. Vanity w/sink & taps $40. Spruce, Linden, Walnut, Maple & Lilac trees $10ea. 250-5428670 Hand painted colorful decorated Ukrainian Easter Eggs & Home made perogies for sale. (250)545-3667 HOME RENO UNDERWAY. Kitchen appl. & cabinets, light fixtures, bath fixtures, oak cabinets & shelving, $500 obo. (250)307-6930 Ladies single speed bicycle, good cond. & good tires. $50. 250-308-8129. Left hand Spalding executive golf clubs w/Ping woods $75. Electric yard works garden shredder $75. (250)549-0498
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SEABRIDGE Slide-in Bath. “The Universal” walk-in/slidein bath, like new, cond. $3500. Also StairLift $500. (250)3076930
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 1070 Wooden Garage Door with all hardware $150. (250)260-7726 1850 watt Coleman generator $300. Evenrude 4hp twin boat motor $200. Both in very good shape. (250)308-6421 19” Color TV w/stand & remote, good cond. & color. $40 (250)309-8577 2006 Beachcomber 6-person hottub, loaded, lights, insulation pkg, like new. $9000 new, Asking $4800. 250-549-6005. 2 10’x10’ black low cut pile carpets, velvet textures, only used for 3 home shows, paid $880 new, asking $475. (250)545-0636 2.2 cuft Panasonic microwave oven, very good cond. $50. (250)542-8670 2 Highback Resign Chairs, W/cushions, $30/both. (250)542-5698 (2) metal castered bedframe, $10/$25, Built in Dishwasher $150,obo (250)545-8726 3 tier garden water fountain w/pump $75. 120gallon fish tank & all access $550 obo. 250-275-6769. 8pce, High quality Dinner Set. w/platters, bowls etc. cost $2500, sell $300 (250)2606002
ABSOLUTELY MUST SELL!
“A Country Primitive Home Store”
3414 Coldstream Ave, Vernon 250-545-4474 wwwsimplybasketsvernonbc.com
Single size feather down duvet & zippered cover $50. Solid light oak rocking chair & pads $200. All obo. (250)5453427 *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. Tan carpet, nice cond, 8’x9’ $22 OBO, Shelving units free. Air purifier $25 OBO (250)5421051 Toilet seat & arm rails $40. Shower bench $30. Small trampoline (6” legs) $20. Floor lamp (reading) $15. All OBO. (250)545-3427 WANTED: Wheelbarrow for gardening, small & in good shape. Call 250-545-3918 washer, dryer, ceiling fan, toilet, lawnmwer “needs little TLC” all $250. 250-306-7498. Wood pallets, approx.100, 40x48 heavy duty, $15/ea obo. 250-558-1668.
Misc. Wanted Buying OLD Native Indian Art & Artifacts: Baskets, Totem Poles, Stone Mauls, Tools, Bowls, Spoons, Boxes, Beadwork etc. In town Now! Cell (604) 377-5748 email: chadrick@nethop.net
WANTED: 1/8” Paneling or what have you. 250-838-0473. Wanted: Cash for: Copper/ Brass- Radiators, wire, plumbing, etc. Will also haul away unwanted metal 250-546-3556
Sporting Goods As new Golf practice tent $75. Carts, mens clubs, bags, $10$20. 250-545-1200 Fischer ski boots, size 41, skiis, 188, poles 144cm $200 (250)546-2968 after 4:30pm Ladies “Bite” golf shoes, size 9, $15. (250)545-1200
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 dbl. garage, barn/shop, good well & fruit trees. $499,000. 250-838-6151 for info. READY to build on this 3 acres in Whitevale area, Lumby. Flat, few trees, drilled well. Gas/hydro to driveway. Price $245,000 GST. obo. 250-547-6932.
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For Sale By Owner 2000 sq.ft., 2 storey 1996 home, Enderby. 3bdrm + den,3 full bath, 2 decks w/view of Enderby Cliffs. Landscaped yard, fully fenced, rv parking. 2 car garage w/220. Central air/vac,gas heat/hotwater/stove/2 f/p.Large kitchen white Ceramic tile, new laminate/carpets. $359,900.250308-9882. 3bdrm, 1.5bath rancher, 14.01ac. lg barn, out bldg’s, 1277 Mountain View Rd. Armstrong, $843,000.
Townhouses
Acreage 10acres for rent, $500/mo per acre. 250-838-0743.
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Apt/Condos for Sale
An Okanagan RENT TO OWN company seeking Investors and Tenants for secured investment. Homes available Now. Call NOW 1-888-4977008 for more info.
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BANK FORECLOSURES
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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.
Real Estate
NO strata, 3bed, 2bath reno’d, deck, carport, hot tub, 1908 42St. $214,000. 250-549-1276
SHUSWAP RIVER FRONT 11.3 acres w/shop $400,000. 1985 house on 22.5 acres $800,000. 15.9 acres $400,000. Water and services. 250-838-7660.
Lux condo, level entry, 2bdr,2 bath, 2u/g stalls, f/p, granite tops,Geo thermo,Aberdeen Heights, 3211-Centennial,Vernon. Save Realty Fees. $314,000. 250-307-4840.
Reno’d 2bdrm 12x62 mobile in downtown Lumby MHP, $53,900. (250)547-9659
Houses 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.
Mobile Homes & Parks
The CLIFFS
AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST 2 bedroom suite, $ /mo view towards lake ..... 2 bedroom suite, $ /mo view towards lake .........
1000 980
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, plus heat, hot water and hydro all included. www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com
Qualified Buyer looking for
Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. Good building for Seniors!
2004 1300sqft 3bdrm modular, 2 full baths, incl. F/S, D/W & all window coverings, 2 decks, garden shed, asking $215,000 obo. Ph: (250)503-3146
3 beds, 2 baths, min. 1200 sq. ft.
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******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 2bdrm, 1.5bath, lots of upgrades; floors, countertops, window coverings, new decks, central air, wheelchair accessible, serious inquiries only. $350,000 Firm. Drive by 2310-40th ave. 250-545-6017. 4bdrm, 3.5 baths, hardwood,best value on Middleton Mtn.$497,000. 250-309-1867.
3bdrm w/2 additions, open area, kitchen, dining & living rm, 1300sqft, 14x18 220 wired shop & garden shed, covered patio, 19+ yrs old, in 45+ park, 2min walk to beach. $160,000. (250)548-0069, 250-550-4207
On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701
1 BDRM - $650
MOBILE on corner lot in 55+ mobile park in town, Enderby BC. To view: okhomeseller.com listing #26277. Doug or Rita 250-838-7574
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.
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Saturday April 3 & Sunday April 4 25 Kestrel Place, Canadian Lakeview Estates
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
QUALIFIED BUYER Looking for small to mid-size East Hill area home. Call (250)542-1978 leave/msg.
Lots Classifieds We’ve got you covered! 550-7900
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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3 bdrm, 3 full baths, built 2008. Hardwood, slate & granite. NOT in strata. Backs onto green space. Private beach & boat launch access. RV parking. $689,000 NOW $588,000 250-550-3062
Open Houses
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OPENHOUSES WEEK-END DRIVE
ARMSTRONG 3810 Highland Park Drive Monday, 1:00-3:00, $329,000
LAKE COUNTRY 13075 Lakehill Drive Everyday, 12:00-4:00, Starting @ $379,900
OKANAGAN LANDING #1110 - 7343 OK Landing Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, From $99,000 to $539,000
CITY #12 - 401 Browne Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $319,000
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 898 Mt. Bulman Place Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $569,900
7922 Okanagan Landing Road Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-4:00, $369,900
EAST HILL 1206 - 39TH Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $223,000
MISSION HILL #3 - 3850 Argyle Avenue Sunday, 11:00-12:30, $229,900
SILVER STAR #101 - 9812 Silver Star Road Sunday, 2:00-4:00, $309,900
FOOTHILLS 1417 Copper Mountain Court Sunday, 2:30-4:00, $639,000
NORTH BX 5819 Rimer Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00, $369,900
THE MARA 4205 - 27TH Street Sunday, Starting @ 1:00, $234,000
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Apt/Condo for Rent Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated town homes with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable living. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
MORRIS MANOR Spacious 1 bedroom suite. 2 bedroom corner suite. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
Apt/Condo for Rent 4286918
Westmount Apts
2 Bedroom Secure Senior Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Included.
Available May 1st
250-545-7251 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
250-308-9601
1 & 2bdrm, recently renovated, close to downtown, $800 & $850, 250-307-7117 1bdrm condo, recently reno’d, adult oriented building, ns, np, $695 +util. 250-938-3959
1&2 bdrm, Senior Bldg, NS/NP, avail Imm, Heat and hot water Inc, Clean and New. also need a caretakers Helper, plumbing, elect, and painting exp. 250-558-9696 1BDRM apt. near Hospital, laundry, heat, water, F/S, parking inc. Adult oriented, NS, NP, $650. (250)542-7982 1-bdrm + den, Beachfront, 7appl, roof top patio, pool, hot tub, u/g-parking, boatslip, putting green, storage, util/incl $1200, May1st. (250)545-3890 2BDRM, 1bath condo, nicely finished, f/s, w/d, a/c, avail. April 1. $850/mo. n/s, n/p. 250-503-6002. 2bdrm $700-$750. No dogs, no drugs. (250)260-1630 2bdrm condo at Creekside, Silver Star, April-Dec. Incl. all utilities except phone and internet. 650/month. 260-0281. 2bdrm condo at Firelight, Silver Star, April-Dec. Includes all utilities except phone. 1000/month. 260-0281. 2BDRM, Royal Anne opposite Schubert. Spacious. Elevator, heat, parking, incl. NS. 55+. $725/mo. 250-545-6810. ADULTS 55+ 2bdrm central, $750/mo. RR. 250-558-8261 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/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 ENDERBY 1 & 2bdrm apartment, N/S, N/P $600/mo & up, laundry avail. 250-308-9299
Property Management
Property Management
250-542-8989
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 WAREHOUSE OFFICE SPACE • Good central location • 5342’ - $3633.50/month • 1528’ - $1039.44/month • Could be combined for 6870 SQ.FT. Call Ray Stafford Vernon Management
250-549-0198
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
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • TWO BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – In Alexis Park area. Totally refinished one year ago. This suite is large and spacious, includes F/S, D/W, W/D, and utilities. Pet friendly.
RENT: $950.00 per month includes utilities • TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT – On Okanagan Avenue in Regency Gardens. Rent includes F/S, D/W, & on site coin laundry.
RENT: $775.00 per month plus electricity • LUMBY - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT - Second floor – above downtown business.
RENT: $750.00 per month includes heat, water, & sewer. • ONE BEDROOM SUITE – On Alexis Park Drive. Close to schools, bus route, and shopping.
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RENT: $575.00 per month plus utilities
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Duplex / 4 Plex
Homes for Rent
Suites, Lower
Condo for rent, May 1st or earlier, 2-bed/2-bath in quiet area near creek and golf course, includes FS/WD, strata fees incl, $1200/month + util, call 250-306-3672 Fabulous Silver Star cozy 2bdrm, beautifully furnished, new TV. www.salbsilverstar.com 416-702-1298. avail April- Dec Low monthly rate, util/incl. Furnished, 1-bdrm + bunkroom, Silver Star, 5-appl, $629 incl/util,ns/np, (250)558-5045 Hospital area, unique well maintained building, 2bdrm insuite laundry, D/W, A/C, lg inclosed balcony, avail. immed. $925. 250-306-3939 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 NEW 1bdrm condo on OK Lake, hot tub, private beach, underground prkg, $1275/mo. incl: hydro/gas/cable/phone & internet. 250-308-0793 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
3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE South Vernon, 4plex, quiet family area, f/s, 1.5bath, no dogs, May 1, $975/mo. (250)275-3249 BRIGHT 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, 3 levels. Large yard. Pet friendly $1100 + utils. 250-938-4840 Large 2-bdrm upper suite in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, n/p, util incl $800 (250)838-9657 MODERN 3bdrm duplex, A/C, W/D, $1350/mo. util/incl. 250558-7814. 250-309-5546.
FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED UPPER FLOOR EXECUTIVE HOME. PANORAMIC VIEW, 3BDRM, 2BATH, JACUZZI, 2 F/P, LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED, NS/NP. $1700/MO. 250-308-9282 New home, 4bdrm on acreage, 5min from Falkland, $1400/mo. (250)379-2774 Newly reno’d clean Bella Vista 3bdrm +den family home, lg yard, 2.5bath, 5appl. A/C, N/S, $1600 +util. (250)549-0534 Superb fully furnished & Equipped 4bdrm, 3bath ski chalet, avail March 31-Oct 31 $1300/mo incl/util 250-6619914 Upper floor of house overlooking Kal Lake, 2bdrms, 2 full bathrooms, jaccuzi tub, large windows w/view, all appl. covered parking & deck, NS/NP, R.R. please, 1yr lease, D.D. + 1st month rent. $1500/mo +2/3util. Avail May 1. 250-5584867. VERY clean cozy cabin, Falkland, private country setting, cat ok, $750/mo. Avail. immed. 250-379-2859
1-bdrm + large den, 1100+sqft new, quiet BX area, n/s, n/p, w/d, f/s, d/w, a/c, bbq-h/u, $950/mo (250)241-8024 1bdrm, priv.entry, F/S, W/D, NS/NP, 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. 2 bdrm, avail May 1st, $900 util incl.,Phone 250-707-0604 or 250-801-1060. 2-bdrm bsmn’t suite, clean, n/p, no-smokers, for quiet person, level entry, 39th Ave. April 15. $800. 250-545-5841. 2-bdrm, level private entry, newly reno’d, f/s, w/d, util/incl, n/s, n/p, Ref & DD req. May1, $900/mo (250)558-9656 2bdrm, living rm, bathroom, ns, np, close to schools, $795 incl/util. (250)307-2356 2-bdrm, newly painted,heat, cable, hydro incl, Suits single/prof. couple, Ref., n/p, n/s, 250-307-4343. 2-bdrm suite, brand new, Coldstream, n/s, n/p, $900, incl/util, (250)545-8352 250309-4657 ARMSTRONG 1 bedroom bsmt suite , Shared Laundry, Non Smoking, Dogs Neg, Separate entrance $600 Util included. 250-546-3327. Brand New 1-bdrm + den suite, Mcleod subdivision Armstrong, $900 + 1/4util, Rent to be reduced for yard & home maintenance. Occupancy May 1, but firm date to be finalized Apr 6. Jeff at (250)545-6272 or 250-545-8112 (night number) BRIGHT 1 bdrm suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $695/mo, plus util 250-275-0665 Cozy 1-bdrm, Coldstream, unfurnished, ground level, private entrance, n/s, n/p, Suitable for single person. $600/mo, 1 (604)557-2007 EAST HILL: Large 1-bdrm + Den, Senior oriented, N/S, N/P, W/D, private entry, $800 util included., (250)558-0474 LARGE 1-BDRM + den, Easthill. Private Entry. $850/mo. Util. incl. May 1. Pets neg. Fenced yard. 250.558.4752 Lavington area, unique 1-bdrm daylight bsmt suite, suitable for single person, n/s, $575 incl util, Ref. (250)549-4540 MIDDLETON AREA - Large 1 Bedroom, sep entrance, fireplace, deck, laundry, N/S, N/P, utilities inc, references reqd $900/mo 250-542-9282 Spacious 1bdrm, mtn/lake views, Pv.W/D/entry, DW, NS/NP, storage, parking, near college, $725/mo. 938-2679. Updated 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, great location across from Morning Star. Well suited for single person, Avail May 1st $500/mo util incl 250-5423309
Mobile Homes & Pads In Lumby, In Valmarie, 3bdrm, F/S, W/D, gas heat, NP, April 1, $800/mo. 250-503-7044.
Homes for Rent
2bdrm by Multiplex, priv.yard, no dogs, $825/mo. 250-5424310. 250-308-9028. 2bdrm, clean, adult oriented, cat/smoking ok, avail May.1, $875 +util. 250-558-0551. 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. April 15. $900/mo. +util. 250-545-4461 250-503-7296 3bdrm duplex, W/D, F/S, $1050/mo. 250-550-4100 Len.
2-bdrm + den, centrally located, 6/new appl, a/c, hardwood, granite, n/s, n/p, Ref. $1200, May1. (250)317-9458 2bdrm, downtown, W/D h/u, yard, garden, n/s, $850 +some util. Avail now (250)503-1926 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS/NP, avail imm, R.R., $925/mo +util. 250-558-8226. 2bdrm, NS/NP, W/D, F/S, April 1. $1100/mo +util & DD. 250542-1791. 3bdrm house on lake, avail. immed. to end of June. $1600/mo. util/incl. Fully furnished. 250-540-7695 3bdrm mainfloor of bright lower EastHill home, absolutely NS, $900 +util. 250-558-0933. 3 BDRM Pet Friendly Top Floor, W/D, Fenced Yard, Huge Deck, F/P, Mountain Views. N/S, $1150 + 1/2 utils. Avail May 1. 250-550-5660 4-bdrm, 2.5-bath, $1900+util, 3-bdrm, upper floor, 1.5-bath $1350+60% util, 1-bdrm, ground floor, w/kitchen & bath, $850+40% util or $950 flat. All of the above, 180 degree view of Kal Lake/Coldstream area, NO PETS, Avail Immed, (250)869-9788 4 units for rent, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Armstrong,2-4 bdr, executive home. View at (bold) www.arttales.ca or Call Sean @ 250-306-0959 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 HOME 1250/mo DD, n/p, no utilities included, n/s, fenced yard with shop, close to town, quiet area, 1 1/2 baths, 3 bedrooms. Avail asap. 250-546-9736. Brand new 2-bdrm unit in park with lakeview, N/S, N/P, $925/mo incl pad rent, Avail Immed, RR Kristen 250-3065604 Coldstream orchard location, 4bdrms, 1bath, F/S, W/D, DW, garage, pets neg. Avail April 1. $1400/mo util/incl. 2 50-5490310, 250-308-7004. Easthill, 3bdrm, 2bath, very clean, 5appl, carport, f/p, fenced yard, cat ok, ns, $1600. Avail imm. 250-309-4802. 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, 4bdrm, 3bath, executive, Silver Star, April 1. ns, np, $1199+util. 250-558-5045 Mission Hill, 2-bdrm house, w/inlaw suite, 5-appl, carport, f/p, exc/view, n/s, n/p, $1250/mo (250)838-9657
Shared Accommodation
Shared Accommodation
Commercial/ Industrial Downtown Of¿ce Space For Lease
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 2400sq’ Office/warehouse for lease. 690 McCurdy Rd. Kel. Av May 1. Rick, 250-770-0903 Private office, self contained at ground level with parking, near malls. 250-558-7797. Retail/com., Kal Lake Rd, Vernon. 1920 sq.ft., office warehouse, avail immed.,good parking. 250-542-6358. Retail commercial office space approx. 1544sqft in busy Spallumcheen Industrial park, avail. immed. rate neg. 250-549-0141 Retail/Comm, high exposure, in busy retail area. Avail immed, rate neg. 1m3500sq.ft., Vernon. 1-250-7177488. Shop for rent 1250 sq ft. Roll up door, gas heat Comes with or without paint booth. Lots of parking $900 per month, utilities Call 250 549-4500 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
Duplex / 4 Plex
TESTIMONIAL NS/N NS /NP, /N P,, $ P $50 500. 50 0. 2 0. 250 50-5 50 -5 545 45-4 -4 471 718. 8. 8. FURNISHED room for rent, incl, cable/util, $400/mo+DD, (250)550-4740 Furn Fu rnis rn ishe hed he d roo oom m in n lar arge rge e
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Office/Retail 1700SQFT w/office & storage space. Ideal location for small business. Lots of parking. For further info please contact 250-542-8566, 250-309-9246
Recreation EXPLORE in style! 2010 towables & motorhomes for rent from just $582/wk! Call Kelowna Truck & RV today @ 250-769-1000.
Rooms for Rent $350/mo, 5min walk to lake, use of kitchen & bathroom, male pref. 250-558-3874.
Senior Assisted Living ABBEYFIELD HOUSE SUPPORTIVE LIVING, vacancy 10 seniors only, (250)542-3711, 250-308-2148 BX quiet country setting, home cooked well-balanced meals, snacks & TLC, incl/util. luandry, cleaning. Trained staff onsite. Call us (250)545-3816 Room(s) avail. in priv. home with careaide services on site. For more info 250-503-2507
Shared Accommodation 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 Close to town, 1bdrm, shared bath, $425/mo. + SD. standard util/incl. (250)308-1147 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 Roommate M/FM, house, W/D, DW, cable, wireless, util/incl. $450. 250-540-4272 Senior female wanting to share home w/same,in Vernon on bus line or close to shops. 250-306-8464. Senior looking to share currently rented 2bdrm bsmn’t suite, bus route, OK landing area. $450/mo +1/3 util. 250542-2902.
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 1-250-212-8489 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. Fenced and secured storage on Okanagan Avenue Vernon from $30/mth 250-549-4500 M&K Storage 8x20 containers for rent, our yard, $100/mo. 250-545-2936, 47th Ave & 31 St
Suites, Lower 1BDRM $650/mo incl.heat, hot water, F/S, NO DOGS. 250542-3241, 250-542-9042 1BDRM, avail immed, $600/mo incl.hydro, NS/NP, no parties. 250-549-6747. 1bdrm, large daylight, priv.drive/entrance, laundry h/u, $700/mo, 1 person, util/incl. Apr.15 250-545-6851.
Townhouses
TOWNHOME FOR RENT
2 bedroom both with bathrooms, 3rd bath Garage, N/P, N/S, Bella Vista area. Available May 1ST. 250-545-4122
GORGEOUS 3 BR townhouse, newly renovated, gas fireplace, pool. Close to transit, schools, beach and shopping. No smokers, N/P. $1150 + utils. Jon 250-307-3119 ROCK, the end unit. 4bdrm and 3.5bath rm. close to all amenities and bus routes. includes all appliances and security system!! $1600+utilities. 250 558 8860.
Want to Rent 2BDRM bottom unit or house, exc.ref’s, wanted long term lease. 250-549-5103.
Antiques / Classics 1962 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 4-dr. sedan. 350 Crate Goodwrench motor, new Rochester 4 barrel carb, dual exhaust, Indy mags. Body in exc. cond., runs well, interior needs work. Excellent car for restoration, $3,500. obo.
250-832-8297
Auto Accessories/Parts 1999 SUV V6 “transmission” packaged, ready for install, $650. 250-307-0248 4 Bridgestone Turanza P205/55R16, great cond. $240 obo. (250)540-1471 4 Hankook Dynapro HP P225/70R16, near new, $260 obo. (250)540-1471 4 Michelin Hydro Edge 215/60R17, great cond. $320 obo. (250)540-1471 4 Yokohama Avid TRZ 225/60R16, great shape, $300 obo. (250)540-1471 FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303. GMS10 box liner 72” $50. Michelin LTX A/T around 50% left on tread, 31x10.50/R15 LT tires, Chevy 6 hole alloy rims $200. 250-545-8869 Mercedes used parts. Peter 250-542-0284. RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000kms, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
Suites, Upper
TIRES 16”, 4 summer 90% tread $375 & 2 winters 50% tread $60/both (250)503-1211
Sun Valley Mall Ltd.
WRECKING GM FWD Cars, all parts on the shelf. Motors $300 & up. Doors $75 & up. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250546-9055.
3334 - 30th Ave., Vernon Bachelor unit available April 1st. Fridge, stove, laundry. Reliable person to apply only.
Auto Financing
250-275-6224
1 Bedroom Suite Available in the Victorian. Please inquire for a viewing Elly 250-545-0470 1bdrm, full bath, newly reno’d, n/s, n/p, April 15. $675pm util incl., 250-307-8747 after 3pm. Armstrong 2bdrm, nice neighbourhood, newer W/D incl. $850 +util. 250-938-4840 IMMACULATE 3-bdrm 2-bath, f/p, WD. large yard/deck $1200/mo, (250)306-0046 Nice 2bdrm, East Hill, central loc. W/D, N/S, N/P, hrdwd flrs, $800 +util. 250-306-2460
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2008 Honda Accord 31,000K, full load, leather, navigation, voice control, warranty, $26,800. (250)307-4811 Must Sell. 1984 Cougar, low miles. 1992 Topaz. 1988 GMC 350ci, canopy. 250-540-3733.
Cars - Sports & Imports 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. 1985 Toyota Celica, silver, new brakes, passed inspection 09, $2200. (778)475-2525
Cars - Domestic 1992 Grand AM V6 150km, p/w, p/l, nice cond. $1250. 250-546-3276 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. 1995 Buick Century fully loaded, 4dr, 2 sets tires/rims, one owner $1800. Call Rick (250)260-4347, 250-307-6637 1998 Pontiac Firebird Conv. only 69,000K, make an offer. Call (250)549-6897 2000 Chev Cavalier Z24, 118,000kms, c/w winters, PL, PW, 5spd, sunroof. $3200. 250-938-1107. 2001 Cavalier, 2dr, 5spd, 4cyl, good shape, $4200 obo. 1991 Oldsmobile V6, best offer. 778-475-4586. 2005 Sunfire Sport Tech, 5spd, 59,000kms, 2 sets of tires, $5800. (250)545-0351
1992 Nissan Sentra, 4dr, 5spd, 4cyl, 200,000kms, runs good. $999. 250-550-6431. 1993 Golf, 4dr, auto, good condition, 215,000kms, $1795 obo. 250-558-5511. 1994 VW Jetta, 300+K, 5-spd, exc/cond, summer/winter ties $2800 OBO (250)275-4968 1996 Hyundai Accent, 4dr, auto, 4cyl, 125,000kms, $1750. 250-550-6431. 1997 Lexus ES300, 4dr Sedan, 286,000 highway kms, 2nd owner, professionally serviced since new and loaded. Heated leather seats, sunroof, 6 CD, power everything, never smoked in, new tires. In great shape. Have new one, must sell this one. $6800. obo.250542-5705 or 250-306-0274 cell. If no answer please leave message. 1998 Saturn, 210,000kms, 4d, a/c, standard, $2000 OBO (250)307-8070
Cars - Domestic
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2008 New Style MALIBU (S60) ..... WAS $16,999 NOW $14,999 2008 SILVERADO 2500 X/C (S68)...WAS $22,999 NOW $19,999 Beautiful and RARE
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BMW “James Bond” 633 (S02) ..... WAS $18,888 NOW $8,884 CHEV C10 - Mint Mint (S034) .................. $12,888 FORD SHORTBOX - California Clean (R33) .........$9,888 CHEVY WAGON - Very Unique, Must See! (I05) MUSTANG SPRINT - Very Rare Car in Restored Condition (R22)
Boats
ALUMACRAFT - Perfect Fish and Cruiser Boat (R21) ...$12,888 Coming Soon! 2005 COBALT 200 - Brand New Motor with Warranty (S046) Gotta Go’s
2007 HD Fatboy (M30) ....................................Offers 2003 HD 883 (S10) .........................................Offers YUKON SLT - Full Load (S53) ...............................Offers
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Cars - Sports & Imports 1998 VW Jetta gl, std, ac, 196,000km, good condition, all brand new brakes 3200.obo 250-308-9490 1999 Mercedes, Sport convt.,230SLK, excellent, shape, silver. Priced to sell $15,900. obo.250-307-4840. 1999 Mitsubishi Daewoo, 4dr, 4cyl, auto, fully loaded, low kms, good cond. $1900. 250308-2225. 1999 VW Jetta 4dr auto, new winter tires, runs good, $4400. (250)308-0793 2003 As new, Senior driven Subaru, 5,230 gently driven kms, $12,900. (250)558-7975 2005 Acura EL, silver, 4dr, sunroof, heated leather seats, climate control, 53,000kms, incl.winter tires on rims, manual, all serviced at Acura. $14,000. 250-309-4920. 2005 Mazda 3, 4dr, 5spd, loaded, includes sunroof, 70,000kms, ex cond. $9,500. 250-545-8502. 2005 Saab 92X, 96,00K, AWD, tinted windows, leather, fully loaded, $15,000. (250)550-7135
Motorcycles 1980 Suzuki 750 new tires, no rust, runs good, $1099. (250)550-6431 1982 Yamaha SR250 street bike, 4 stroke, 5spd, only 7580km, good learners bike, $850. (250)503-0259 1984 Goldwing 1200cc interstate, 90,000K, new tires, mint, $4500. 250-545-8869 1984 Suzuki GV1200 Madura V4, all original, new tires $4200 OBO (250)275-4968 2002 VSTAR 1100, 19,000 kms. Excellent condition and loads of extras, must see $6,990. 250-308-8810 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT, windshield, saddlebags, backrest, floor boards, 9000kms, exc.cond $6200 obo. 250-558-6835. 2009 Scooter 49cc, 800km, like new, helmet, luggage & cover $1195. (250)550-6431 Classic 1978 Hondamatic 750, low kms, fully equipped $2499. (250)379-2859 KAWASAKI 110 LX dirt bike, 3 speed auto, in great shape, perfect bike for 8-13 years old. Asking $1700. Phone 250542-4069
Recreational/Sale
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Trucks & Vans
Boats
WANTED: An 8ft. light Roadway or Aphil Camper. (250)542-1810
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD, 4.7L, V8, cruise, tilt, air, 4dr, 98,000kms, $7700 obo. (250)545-7671, 250-938-6301 2002 Chev Silverado LS 1500, 4x4, ex.cab, S/B, very good cond. $8900. 250-306-5362. 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 2004 Ford Freestar mini Van, 65,000K, $5999. (250)5458864 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, Stow&Go, 107kms., hitch, loaded, $11,900obo. 765-4922 2005 Grand Caravan, 116,000km, very good cond. $9500 obo. 250-308-9764. 2006 GMC 3500 4x4, diesel, auto, Crewcab longbox $26,400. 250-545-5394 D10160 www.teskovernon.com
24’ Pontoon Boat w/trailer, 90hp Nissan 2stroke, upholstery needs TLC $11,000 OBO, 18’ Mirage Bowrider, 4.3L engine, 160hrs, black & white, $9400 OBO, 2005 Johnson 9.9 2stroke, brand new, never used. $2400 OBO (250)558-0618
Off Road Vehicles 1991 Polaris, 350 4x4, winch, Exc.cond. $2800 obo. 250542-1091. 2000 Honda 70 dirtbike, exc.cond. $1250. 250-5454661. $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
Scrap Car Removal ALIVE or Dead, complete scrap cars & trucks hauled away for free. 250-503-0821 FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. With or without papers. 250-938-6777 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $2 and up/each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Snowmobiles 2008 Summit 800cc, 146” track, 22.5 flow rites in air box, $7999. 250-558-8201.
Recreational/Sale
Sport Utility Vehicle
1984 Citation with air $3400 obo. John (250)542-7871 1985 Class C 25’ Empress MH, exc.cond. lots of extras, sleeps 6, Asking $12,700 obo. View online @ Kijiji & Castanet 250-545-2015, 250-307-4899. 1988 Citation Supreme, Class C, DUAL FUEL, all options, vg cond, Gen.set, (250)546-9691 1997 VANGUARD Trailer 28 ft with tip. Like New very few hwy miles. Brand new awning never used. Maintained regularly $14,000 Firm. Call H)250838-6381 C)250-241-2556 2003 Arctic Fox camper, 22’, like new cond, stabilizing bars, 2x6v batteries, solar panel installed, sep.pullout couch, $14,900. 250-549-0661. 2005 GMC 3500 diesel, 2007 Okanagan camper.Will sell camper sep. 250-546-6625. 2006 Class A Motorhome, 37ft Commander by Triple E, 8L workhouse, Allison trans, 3 slides, dual air, used very little, 5700kms, $98,500 (250)4949683, dnrite1@telus.net 2008 19FT Hideout, Asking $15,000 obo. Sleeps 7, double kitchen sink, full size shower. Air conditioning. Call Sandy 250-542-3994 evenings 2009 5th Wheel, 24.5ft, 2 slides, 2yr warranty, $26,500, (250)276-9360 21.5’ Okanagan 5th Wheel, in good cond, must sell, incl a/c, recent roof sealing. Asking $3500 (250)545-5530 IEU 3000i Honda generator, 2003, like new, used only 2x, asking $1500 obo. 1995 Sierrra 5th wheel. Call to look at trailer & price. 250-558-3374 leave msg.
1976 Jeep CJ5, black, 4x4, $5500. 1-780-906-7966, 250558-8201. 2002 Chevy Suburban, Z71, automatic, 8cyl, 4x4, with tow pkg, silver with beige/leather interior, air, cruise, cd, stereo & movie player, p/w, Onstar, new battery, newer brakes, 175,000kms, $14,900 OBO. Priced to sell. (250)542-5032 2003 Jeep Liberty, exc.cond. Only 63,900kms, $14,900. 250-542-6042.
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Trucks & Vans 1977 Chev p/u 350 auto., some performance equipment, new bumpers, good rubber,runs good. $1000.00 o.b.o.250-545-8968 1977 F150 Short box, red, gas 4x4, $12,000. 1-780-9067966, 250-558-8201 1985 Dodge 1-ton Van, new tires, $1250 OBO, 2005 24’ 7,000 lb axle, Deck over trailer, w/24’ drybox, $6500 OBO (250)558-8791 1991 Mazda, canopy, auto, fair cond. $495 obo. 250-5585511 1992 Dodge caravan, rebuilt 3.3L, new front end/drive axles & new Yokhama tires, $1000. (250)260-4347, 250-307-6637 1993 F250 460 propane/gas, 4x4, winch, canopy. $4100 obo. 250-308-6766. 1996 Ford 150 5L V8 auto, air, cruise, 168,000K, must see. (250)545-5931, 250-306-3231 1996 Ford F150 p/u, like new, lots of chrome, less than 70,000 miles, 6cyl standard 4x4, ac, alloy rims, new tires. $6700 Firm. 250-545-5823. 1996 GMC Sierra half ton 4x4 ext. cab, pick-up, low kms, exc. shape, $6000 obo. (250)833-4682 1997 International 4900-DT 466E flat deck Eaton 6 spd Tranny, air brakes 33000 km on new engine CV Inspection, steel deck good rubber Fassi F145 Knuckle Boom with forks & straps. $24900 Ray 250 308-0157 1998 Chevy 3/4ton club cab, diesel, LB, 4WD, 6.5 turbo, no rust good cond. 390,000K, $3300. 250-542-9648 1998 Ford F150 4x4, ext/cab, 4.6 auto, canopy, very good cond $4,500 (250)306-3787
DUMP TRUCKS “Lease Expired” “OFFERS”!!!!!!!
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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 TRAILER RENTALS - dump, cargo, utility - 250-275-3058 www.bellemeade.ca TRAILERS All types, all sizing, excellent pricing. (250)545-2000
Shop from home! Boats 12’ aluminum boat w/motor. 250-542-9439. 1989 18’ Cougar boat 200hp evinrude outboard, tower, Sirus, new upholstery, ez load trailer, $4000. (250)838-0066 2001 SEA RAY 210 BR 21’ x 8’-6” Mercruiser 350MAG/MPI; B3 Drive; Ski Pass; Wakeboard Tower; Shore Land’r Trailer; Mint Cond, $22,500, ajlasota@yahoo.com, 250766-0452 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. Sangster Craft, 15.5’, Evinrude 40hp on trailer w/extras. $1800 obo. 250-549-0445.
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IT’S PANSYMANIA TIME!
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COLOUR - VARIETY EXCITEMENT SPRING COMES EARLY AND WE ARE READY
• seed potatoes • blueberry plants • walla walla onions • rhubarb • great selection of perennials • grape plants • raspberry plants
CERAMIC POTS NEW STYLES Plus great fibreglass pots
97 STRAWBERRY
48 plants
BONSAI & ORCHID POTS
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START NOW!
good selection left
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seeds perennials roses fruit trees clematis vines
• flowering shrubs • evergreens • cedars • shade trees
1/2 PRICE BIRD BATH SPRING BULBS BEAUTIFUL GLASS TOPPED ALL
1/3 OFF
NEED? We Have It All!!
Plants not included
WE’RE FULLY 97 STOCKED & READY
BEGONIA BULBS
• dahlias • lillies • gladiolus • pkg. perennials • hostas
WHEELBARROW PLANTER Reg. 29 $
Reg. $399
4 styles & colours
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NEW COLOURS
PLANTS 6 pack totem, tristar
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• seed COME CHECK IT OUT! • funky feeders • bird houses • hummingbird • neat stuff
TOMATO CEDAR HEDGING FT. BIG BUSHY PLANTER 6GRADE A$ “UPSIDE DOWN” 97 Funky
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Quality makes a difference!! Fully guaranteed
Tools - Fertilizer - Pond Liner - Fountains - Bistro Sets New Giftware - Tropical Plants - Manure - Seed Potatoes
CLEARANCE SECTION It’s Time! LAST CHANCE! giftware, pottery, wicker, knic knacs
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crocs shoes The #1 garden & leisure shoe
We are the largest carrier of crocs in the North Okanagan
New Styles New Colours
“Best Selection” “The Original”
Some exclusions apply. Sale ends Wed., April 7, 2010
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