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the drive for a new facility. Pieper, who took swimming lessons in Jennifer Helston gave perfect 10s to the old pool as a kid, said the new aquatic Mayor Chris Pieper’s inaugural cannon- centre will serve the entire community. ball and the new Armstrong-Spallumcheen “The enhancements that we see – the Aquatic Centre. huge slide, the water features, the hot tub, After officially cutting the ribbon on the kiddie’s pool and lounging area – should the $2 million swimming pool Thursday make this a total recreational area for the in front of a crowd of approximately 200 whole family,” said Pieper. people, Pieper, Spallumcheen Mayor Will “The consultant’s study that we had done Hansma, Shuswap more than five years MLA George Abbott ago told us to focus on and Okanaganthe whole family, not to Shuswap MP Colin a part of it. Don’t just Mayes christened build a ‘cement pond.’ I the facility with canbelieve that this centre nonballs, launching can be truly enjoyed by themselves into the the whole family and clear blue water all of the residents of of the pool off the our communities.” facility’s diving The pool’s main board. attraction, a 103-foot “I thought Chris water slide, is still a was the best, he couple of a weeks away got very high and from being open as had elegance and crews work on staining style on his entry,” the slide’s tower. chuckled Helston, Pieper and his colan Armstrong resileagues did enjoy a dent whose daughsoak in the facility’s hot ter, Charlotte, is the tub after their dips. The head lifeguard at kiddie’s pool was also the aquatic centre open to the delight of which is located about a dozen toddlers CORY BIALECKI/MORNING STAR and their folks, includin Armstrong’s Memorial Park. “I MLA George Abbott (front) gets out of the way ing Stephanie Halifax, think this is a stun- as MP Colin Mayes plunges into the pool. who was enjoying ning facility. So cooling off from the inviting.” hot afternoon sun in Unfortunately, the politicos were the only the pool with her daughter Jasmine, two. ones who, against the rules, got to enjoy the “I’m really excited about this facility,” said swimming pool portion of the centre on its Halifax. “We’re going to sign up for swim official opening day. lessons and aquafit classes. Jasmine’s excited, Armstrong-Spallumcheen Parks and she’s been wanting to get in the pool the Recreation Commission general manager whole time.” Bill Vos was still clearing up the red tape Len Wood Middle School teacher Sheila before the public was allowed to use the Gunning, who attended the opening along entire facility. with her daughter, Emily, grew up in “There’s still a couple of things that have Armstrong and swam in the old pool as a to be signed off on. I hope to have the public kid. The Gunnings are big fans of the new swimming in here by tomorrow (Friday) aquatic centre. night,” said Vos, who has worked tirelessly “I think this is awesome, it’s about time. over the last eight months to see the project It’s been a long time coming,” said Sheila. through to completion. “I’m glad to see that my children now have a The new aquatic centre replaces the new pool to swim in. I have three kids, Emily old pool which served Armstrong and is my middle, so we have many more years to Spallumcheen for more than 60 years, with put in here.” plenty of additions, as well an numerous “I think the new pool is great, it’s a lot repairs and breakdowns, which spearheaded bigger,” added Emily, 11. “I can’t wait to try Morning Star Staff
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Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper launches a cannonball into the new aquatic centre pool Thursday. the water slide.” The facility also includes a large deck area where parents and grandparents can now sit inside the facility to watch the kids swim. The pool’s beach-like entrance was also popular with those in attendance. The aquatic centre was funded through partnerships with local, provincial and federal governments. The provincial Towns For Tomorrow program contributed $400,000 to both Armstrong and Spallumcheen towards construction of the pool. The federal program of returning gas tax revenues to communities allowed each
community to use $100,00 from that program. Armstrong and Spallumcheen jointly funded the remaining $1.3 million to make the facility debt free. “I’m one proud person that lives in this community, seeing this come to a conclusion,” said Spallumcheen Coun. Dave Brew, chairman of the parks and recreation commission. “It’s been a lot of hard work, tremendous amount of help and co-operation, and I’m proud of the co-operation between the city and township on this project. It shows we can work together. I believe we’ve done a tremendous job on this.”
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Clarence Fulton Secondary School graduates (above) enjoy one of their final bus rides while heading to their class photo at the Vernon Courthouse Thursday, while Ashleigh Porter (centre right) joins the rest of her class in a wild cheer after having their photograph taken.
Reduced restrictions on tap for utility “Things are getting quite reasonable. — Gyula Kiss
the time. The regulations were ultimately downgraded to stage two as the weather began to turn cool and wet, and Badke says that weather trend has led to the move to stage one. Stage three rules raised concern among many businesses including turf growers and pool installers, but Badke still stands behind the decision. “Nobody foresaw the rain in May and early June,� he said.
“At the time, the judgement was to protect future capacity in the system.� Director Gyula Kiss supports the move towards stage one restrictions. “Things are getting quite reasonable (with the reservoirs) and I don’t think there’s much concern,� he said. “Staff has the data available and the authority to make changes.� Under stage one, residential customers with addresses ending
summer and if we need to, we will go to stage two, and if necessary, stage three. But I don’t foresee stage three,� he said.
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Greater Vernon’s water woes have trickled away. The North Okanagan Regional District has shifted from stage two to stage one water restrictions for customers in Vernon, Coldstream and the BX. “Our reservoirs are sitting at 97 per cent of being full,� said Arnold Badke, general manager of engineering. “We feel confident that we can turn over the stages.� The resumption of the yearround, stage one restrictions comes just two months after Greater Vernon’s water supply appeared critical. Back in April, NORD moved ahead with stage three water restrictions because of record low snowpack and reservoir levels at
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Contamination still unknown RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Details are still lacking on what caused contamination of a Coldstream water source. North Okanagan Regional District officials have received no updates from the Ministry of Environment on its investigation of the Antwerp Springs wells in January. “They are being very mum on it. They’re not releasing much,” said Arnold Badke, general manager of engineering, of the ministry. Antwerp Springs was shut down Jan. 13 after contamination
“They are being very mum on it.” — Arnold Badke was discovered, impacting about 3,000 residents. And on Jan. 21, residents were switched from the ground wells to the Duteau Creek source. Badke has been told that the ministry is in the process of preparing a report on the source of contamination, but that document has not been completed. “They may never release the report. It may
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Progress continues to be made on the new patient care tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital The scaffolding has been removed and the south side of the tower now looks much like it will when completed in 2011. “The new emergency department patient dropoff is taking shape, as is the short-term parking lot in front of the main entrance to the patient care tower,” said Cam McAlpine, with the Interior Health Authority. “The ambulance bays in the rear of the tower will be paved next week.”
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the contamination followed, NORD hired a consultant to look into the matter, while a hydrologist also investigated subsurfaces. NORD has adopted the recommendations in the report and has permanently sealed well #3. There is also an increased likelihood that well #1 will only ever be used for agricultural irrigation again, while well #2 may be
reopened for public consumption. “Wells one and two are different aquifers and there’s 100 feet of clay between them,” said Badke. As contamination required the flushing of domestic water systems, all impacted customers will be credited an amount equal to the value of 10 cubic metres of water. That will translate into about $10 per household.
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Polson plan goes before public JESSICA SCHWITEK Morning Star Staff
The proposed plans for the redevelopment of Polson Park were put on display at the Vernon Recreation Complex on Thursday night. “We want to respect this park as the jewel of the city,” said Catherine Berris, the landscape architect who drafted the two proposals for possible upgrades to the park. Berris, along with staff from the City of Vernon and North Okanagan Regional District, were on hand on Thursday to answer questions one-on-one and gain some feedback about the two possible options. Option A is the most similar to what Polson Park looks like today. It includes a new pavilion and outdoor fitness area, improvements to the water park, the banks along the creek and the parking areas, as well as many new pedestrian paths. “Option B is a more ambitious undertaking,” said Berris. In addition to the improvements proposed in Option A, Option B would see a basketball court, a bicycle skills park, an off-leash dog area, and a large open space with loop paths to replace the track and field oval. A few concerns were raised, most notably the problems that may arise if the internal road was closed to all motor vehicles, with the exception of emergency vehicles. “The safety factor is going to be reduced,” said Frank Anderson, member of the Vernon Lawn Bowling Club
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Jack Anderson, a member of the Vernon Lawn Bowling Club, discusses the proposed plans for the redevelopment of Polson Park with Catherine Berris, the architect who drafted the plans, at a public input session on Thursday night. located at Polson Park. Reducing vehicle access could reduce foot traffic. And the fewer people in the park, the higher risk of illegal activity said Anderson. The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club has a
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but Berris believes this option is preferable because it is a safety concern to have pedestrians and vehicles sharing so much of the park. A decision to restrict vehicle access may also be affecting mobility
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A Vernon politician is urging taxpayers to speak out on what he sees as soaring wages at city hall. A public input session on the city’s 2009 annual report will be held Monday at 5 p.m. in council chambers. It includes remuneration paid out to members of council as well as staff. “I’m hoping people will read the report and give their input on the future of the city,” said MORNING STAR FILE PHOTO Coun. Bob Spiers. According to the Residents can attend an input session at Vernon city hall Monday at 5 p.m. about report, $18.8 million the city’s 2009 annual report. was directed towards 2005.” Vernon. to have revenue coming earnings, expenses and Spiers continues to “Our workforce has in and the main source allowances for employpush for a core service to be examined. It’s our of revenue is taxes.” ees in 2009. Of that, review, saying it would biggest expenditure,” he The City of Vernon’s there were 63 that determine if there is a said. 2009 annual report is took home more than better way of providing “The only way you available at www.ver$75,000 in earnings. services to residents of can sustain something is non.ca. The gross number of employees in 2009 was Join us for the 299, compared to 267 in 2008 and 241 in 2007. The net cost of salaries, wages and benefits was Thursday, July 1st • 11 am - 4 pm Thursda $15.6 million in 2008. There were 41 BBQ Beef or Chicken employees who earned Choice Ch hoice of Salad, Bun & Fresh Veggies …… more than $75,000 a +gst year in 2008. $ 95 or 11 with a Strawberry Shortcake for dessert Spiers says the $ 50 increase in employees Little Farmers Lunch Bucket .................. only has far outpaced popHotdog, g Beverage and Cookie Served in sand bucket ulation growth in the Special community. Johnny Games & P opper “It’s like a straight Races for Apple Train line to the sky,” he said. Kids at Tours The Crazy “Seventy-eight per Cow Kid·s 10 - 4 cent of the net taxes are CHERRIES Now In Season! C Corral going to salaries whereOpen 8:30 - 5:30 • 7 Days a Week • www.davisonorchards.ca • 250-549-3266 as it was 60 per cent in
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y friend Paul quit drinking, which was the smart and responsible thing to do. I am happy for him. A few weeks later another friend went on the wagon ... then another. I was happy for them all. Well, I was happy for them. I don’t see them much anymore. Shortly after he quit drinking, Sue and I invited Paul, Maureen and Larry over for dinner, and since we knew they weren’t drinking, we didn’t drink, either. We didn’t want to tempt them or make them feel uncomfortable. Besides, there’s plenty of bottled water, fruit juice and soda on hand, it’s not like we needed liquor to stay hydrated. It was a pleasant Jim Mullen evening and we all had a good time. Things did break up a bit early and there was no big scene at the door with the guests hugging and kissing telling each other we’d have to get together and do this again real soon. Our next dinner went the same way: civilized and polite. We talked about movies and TV shows and politics. There were long, empty pauses between sentences. There were no funny stories from Paul about forgetting where he parked his car and waking up in strange apartments looking for his clothes. Maureen had taken up quilting and Larry whined about his long and expensive custody battle over his kids. No one said that it didn’t help that he couldn’t remember their names at the first hearing. At midnight I started saying things like, “It was good to see you but I have to get up early,” trying not to yawn. The guests practically jogged out of the house with quick goodbyes. After they left, I realized it was only 9 o’clock. Sue and I went back to having regular gettogethers with friends with beer and wine and some mild over-imbibing. Oh, sure, there was
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the night I accidentally stabbed myself with a corkscrew and the time Trish backed into a stone fence as she was leaving, and the time Winston fell asleep on top of all the coats in the spare bedroom, but nothing out of the ordinary. Yesterday I ran into Paul, and he looked 10 years younger and 20 pounds lighter. “I guess you heard about my promotion,” he said. “I manage the whole East Coast now. You should come to dinner Friday night and meet Chardonnay, she’s so busy with her lingerie modeling that it’s hard to keep up with her schedule.” “That’s great. I’m glad that everything’s going your way for a change.” “Yeah, I never realized how much I missed when I was drinking and how easily amused I was. It came to me at dinner at your house, really. I never realized how boring you are when you’re sober. Some people shouldn’t drink. I’m one of them. Some people should. You’re one of them. I never knew how much you drank until I saw you sober. Not a pretty picture.” After that, Paul and I drifted apart. Mainly because I hate him, and two, because he and Chardonnay live in Dubai and have servants who refuse to take my phone messages. Now my doctor says I should stop drinking altogether, it’s not good for my heart. “But isn’t a bottle of wine a day supposed to be good for you?” I asked. “No, a glass of wine a day might be infinitesimally good for you. If it’s taken with food, and I mean a balanced meal: vegetables, whole grains. Not a burger and fries. If you’re drinking wine as a bacon-and-egg chaser for breakfast, it’s not going to help.” “But breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” “Not when you’re dead.” “OK, I get it. I can take a hint. I’ll cut out the bacon and eggs.” Jim Mullen is the author of It Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating the Simple Life and Baby’s First Tattoo. You can reach him at jim_mullen@myway. com
There are times when Armstrong and Spallumcheen have resembled the Hatfields and McCoys. Such as the recent case of fire dispatch service. The City of Vernon wanted to pull out of the service, Armstrong sent a letter to the North Okanagan Regional District supporting Vernon’s move, but did so without consulting Spallumcheen, which treated the letter as a slap in the face. There are also times, however, that the two communities can put aside their differences for the good of all of its residents. Case in point, the new Armstrong-Spallumcheen Aquatic Centre, which – technically – opened Thursday (the pool was officially opened with a ceremony but nobody could use the main pool because all of the red tape hadn’t been signed off) to rave reviews. The $2 million facility replaces a 60-year-plus facility that provided swim lessons and other pleasures for its users, but also provided headaches for the city and township due to constant repairs and breakdowns. Realizing a new facility was desperately needed, the two communities, along with provincial and federal governments – two other sides who, at times, can’t quite seem to get along – worked together and built a gorgeous, brand new aquatic centre. The facility has more deck room so parents or grandparents can sit inside the grounds, instead of behind a fence, to watch their kids frolic in the pool. There’s a new water slide, water park features, a beach-like pool entrance, diving board nd hot tub. Best of all, it’s debt free. Completely paid for. Thanks to co-operation from all levels of government, the aquatic centre will provide many years of fun to thousands of North Okanagan residents.
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In response to the letter from P. Drought — "Traffic Problems" June 6 — the route you suggest for a bypass through the BX would put a freeway in our backyard. I don't see how you could think that there are no residential properties in the way. Perhaps you haven't taken the time to see what's really in the BX that makes it so desirable to live in. Although the volume of traffic has increased in the past few years due to increased residential construction, it is still a fairly quiet neighbourhood. JUNCTION IMPORTANT Growing up as a teenager and young adult in Vernon, I cannot express how important it is to support youth programs which keep teens off the streets, from committing crimes and using or abusing drugs/alcohol, aside from many other issues organizations, such as the Junction, address. After reading Peter Macintyre's article about the youth centre on the Kiss FM website, I was appalled by Mike Macnabb's comments. As a youth attending the Junction on a regular basis, as well as an employee there as a young adult, I can assure you that the Junction has reached out to every church, service club and organization possible in order to raise funds for this program. Fundraisers are a way of life there, and participants and employees of the Junction appreciate every penny given through the years. But it is not enough. As a taxpayer, I believe that funding for programs such as the Junction is crucial!
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Many life skills are taught here, and the Junction and its employees and volunteers can be thanked for saving many teens from harm for many years. Are our youth today not important enough to invest our money into? Who will be the working class when you are a pensioner, Mike Macnabb? Youth today need every opportunity available in order to flourish and become resourceful, happy, and contributing individuals and members of society. Shame on you for pushing youth to the side. Melissa Ritchie RECYCLING STOPS The homeowners at Lakepointe recently received a letter from the North Okanagan Regional District stating that we would no longer be getting our recycling items picked up. Yes we know we can take our stuff to the recycling depot but some of us don't drive, some are not in the best of health and none of us have the room for a bunch of bins in which to keep our recycling in. Everyone I have spoken
to say they will just be putting more in our regular garbage, which is a shame. I get a guilty feeling every time I put plastic in my regular garbage but I don't have any other choice. We pay taxes to the federal government who in turn send money to the City of Vernon for schools, libraries, etc. so I don't understand why it can't be put on our taxes as is done in Coldstream. Even though our tax dollars go to the City of Vernon, we are not allowed to vote in civic elections but that is another "rant" we have. Does anybody have an answer for us? B. Hanchar PAY RAISES Why is it that the leaders of our country and communities have difficulty figuring out how much of a raise to give themselves? Here is a fair and sensible method that is used for millions of my fellow pensioners across Canada. They should get a raise equal to the cost of living each year. Lets face it, if it is good enough for the millions of
values when this idea was proposed for their area a few years back. Why would tax payers who kept this country running then why isn't it good enough for the few leaders and political appointees? You know, the ones who should be setting an example to the electorate. With the huge salaries they have awarded themselves so far, any raise equal to the cost of living will be equally huge, and the envy of each and every pensioner they serve. $100,000 times one per cent equals $1,000 a year and as a bonus it is compounded every year. Just think we would not be faced with the age old whine and cry from the politicians, "Gee, we haven't had a raise for three, four or five years, etc. so 15 per cent is not unreasonable. Oh, by the way, our employees are not to get a raise due to restraint and the deficit." Just think, the budget process would no longer be a problem. On Dec. 31 of each year, the budget increase for the elected and appointed staff would be known. Let's not spend thousands of our tax dollars on another stupid and senseless
you think that we living in the BX would be thinking any differently. I don't have an answer to this problem but I also don't think our neighbour a few houses up the road would want a freeway destroying his orchards and his livelihood. P. Drought says that it will be a nice view of the city. The only view we'll have is of a highway and more noise. Oh, and don't forget, lower property values. No thanks. G. Dyck
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Green school buses will soon be hitting the road. The provincial government is providing $1.5 million to the Vernon and North OkanaganShuswap school districts for diesel buses. “Over the last 15 years, our expectations and standards for vehicle emissions has changed significantly,” said Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA. “It only makes sense that we invest in cleaner, more efficient buses for our students.”
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A serious accident involving a lone motorcycle in Lake Country has one man in the hospital. At 4:20 a.m. Friday, a truck driver came across a motorcycle off Highway 97, near Cornwall Road, and in the ditch on the right hand side. The male rider was on the ground. From the investigation, police have determined that the rider misjudged the roadway and missed a bend in the road,” said Sgt. Ann Morrison, with the RCMP. “The motorcycle went off the road and rolled a couple of times before coming to rest in the ditch.” The driver was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital and was in critical condition at press time. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident, which occurred at about 1:40 a.m., but speed has been ruled out. “Police are not able to confirm the identity of the rider because he wasn’t carrying any identification.” said Morrison. The registered owner of the vehicle is an adult male from Kelowna. It’s believed that at least one vehicle stopped after the crash but, for whatever reason, neither police or the ambulance was called until the truck driver arrived on scene. Anyone who saw the motorcycle leave Vernon southbound is asked to call the police at 7662288.
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A16 Sunday, June 27, 2010 - The Morning Star
Sunday, June 27, 2010 - The Morning Star A17
City of
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VERNON
British Columbia, Canada
3400 30 th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6
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Mayor’s Corner As we move into the summer months, Vernon will host its share of tourists, so I am particularly pleased that the it ccity’s north end entrance has undergone a facelift, that I aam certain will provide a much improved welcome to our vvisitors. The Vernon Area Discovery Centre, (the original tourist information centre), been transformed with the hard to work of the city staff. The northern approach to the Centre w hhas also been enhanced by last year’s installation of trees aand plantings along the Hwy 97’s centre boulevard, thanks to the generosity of Mike Kowaluk and staff of Swan Lake Nurseryland Fruit Market & Garden Centre. N Throughout the tourist season, the Centre will showcase a different tourism or local business each week through its displays di l which hi h we hope h will ill encourage our visitors to stay just a little longer in our area. Last year the City met with the many community groups and stakeholders that host events or regularly utilize Polson Park. As a result of these discussions, the new Polson Park Pavilion was designed, which will begin construction this summer. Located on the site of the former grandstand, the Pavilion will feature a covered performance area, year round washrooms, storage and a concession for those groups hosting events in the park. The covered performance area is slightly elevated, and the steps to it have been designed to afford some seating for those viewing events using the oval. In addition to the Pavilion, work will begin on the new adult ďŹ tness circuit this summer, to be located near the Lawn Bowling Club. The Regional District of the North Okanagan, in partnership with the City of Vernon, has also developed options for the long term planning of the park. Those options are being brought to the community for comment from June 24th to July 9th. Please attend the Open House on June 24th at the Recreation Centre or Canada Day celebrations in Polson Park to see the options, talk to City and Regional District staff and complete the survey. The options and survey will also be available at the Vernon Community Arts Centre and the Vernon Public Library from June 25th to July 9th. We encourage you to have a look and let us know which option you prefer. The City of Vernon has embarked on an update of its Liquid Waste Management Plan to guide wastewater management and infrastructure investment decisions over the next 20 years. The ďŹ rst public meeting was held June 1st and included the Technical Advisory Committee, the Local Advisory Committee, the project team, City of Vernon staff, and interested residents. Discussion was meaningful and productive, as participants identiďŹ ed and prioritized potential values and principles that could drive the development of the plan. Residents are invited to the next public meeting, which will be announced closer to the date. Mayor Wayne Lippert
2010 City Operating Budget The 2010 Budget sets levels for all City revenues, expenses and capital projects. Taxation makes up only 42% of total City revenues. The average residential property cost of municipal services and infrastructure is approximately $2.47 per day based on the average property value of $343,148. The 2009 cost was $2.43 per day. Many essential City services are funded by the municipal portion of your annual property tax. City operating budget highlights in 2010: Improving Protective Services • Two new ďŹ reďŹ ghter / dispatchers will add response capability and will reduce overtime costs. • Plans for an initial 10 volunteer ďŹ reďŹ ghters for Predator Ridge. Costs will include initial training and equipment. Improving Liability SigniďŹ cant investments are being made on new trails, sidewalks, on-road cycling and the initial phase of the Polson Park Greenway, ultimately linking Polson Park to Village Green Mall. Infrastructure Sustainability The City has set aside 1% of the 1.9% increase toward increased infrastructure funding, starting on the path to maintaining existing infrastructure.
2010 City Capital Budget In 2010, $14.1 million is budgeted for a variety of capital projects, to help make Vernon more appealing and enjoyable. Major City capital works scheduled for 2010: • Okanagan Avenue - 36th Street to 39th Street • 20th Street upgrade – 43rd Avenue to Harwood School • 24th Avenue – 18th Street to 23rd Street • 29th Street upgrade – 43rd Avenue to 46th Avenue • 34th Street - road and bridge upgrades
Property Tax Comparison The following tables summarize the 2010 budgeted taxes paid by an average residential property with an assessment of $343,148. Individual taxes will vary depending upon the actual assessed value of land and improvements. This summary is for information purposes only.
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City Centre Neighourbhood Plan Update
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Property owners are reminded that the Budget Revenue 2010 homeowner grant application form is Taxation User Fees 42% 15% required to be completed each year. Sale of Once you have received the 2010 Services 13% tax notice, you can complete the grant application form section of Developer the tax notice and either mail or Contributions 8% deliver to City Hall before the July 2, 2010 tax due date. (All property owners are reminded Licenses and Permits that any unpaid property taxes, 2% as of July 2nd, 2010, will be subject Interest and to a 10% penalty. Under provincial Federal and Natural Gas Penalties Provincial Grants System Lease 2% legislation, the City has no option but to 13% and Franchise 5% impose this penalty.) There is also the option of completing the homeowner grant online by visiting Budget Expenses 2010 www.vernon.ca and following the instructions. Property owners are encouraged to submit the Planning and Engineering 6% homeowner grant application and a post- Protective Services 27% dated cheque for the balance of the taxes payable as soon as convenient after receiving the tax notice.
The City Centre Neighbourhood was identiďŹ ed as the key redevelopment area of the city during the preparation of the OfďŹ cial Community Plan. It is intended to be the social and economic anchor of the community. The neighbourhood plan looks to direct growth and development into the City Centre to make the best use of our infrastructure and to revitalize the downtown by encouraging more residential development and mixed use opportunities.
The City of Vernon’s Public Works Department forms one of ďŹ ve divisions of City Operations. The Public Works Department is committed to providing service excellence to the residents of Vernon in the most efďŹ cient and cost effective manner possible. As a Department, our direction and decisions are guided by the following core values:
The City also provides a monthly automatic bank withdrawal program. The hundreds of customers who have made use of this feature enjoy the ability to spread the cost of taxes over the entire year while earning interest on their credit balance. Please contact the City Tax Department at 250-550-3636 for additional details on this convenient program.
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Operations 44% Other Interest and Bank Charges 1%
Interest on Long Term Debt 5%
Avoid Line-ups Claim your 2010 Home Owner Grant electronically on the City of Vernon Website at www.vernon.ca. Drop off or mail a post dated cheque for your taxes which will be processed on the due date.
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How Your Tax $$ Add Up How are your taxes divided? The federal government takes almost 57% of your taxes; the provincial government takes roughly 38%, leaving just over 5% for the City. The City provides most of the day-to-day services we all rely on, yet receives only a small portion of your tax dollars. 5.77%
Budget Breakdown* * Based on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;averageâ&#x20AC;? household income in 2010 for two or more individuals of $84,749 in BC. The source for the federal and provincial ďŹ gures is the Fraser Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian Tax Simulator, 2009 and includes taxes on income, sales, social security and employment, the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, fuel and other taxes and levies.
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An extensive public consultation process was completed in December 2009. The focus was on trying to involve as many people from the community as possible in order to better understand the issues and opportunities within the City Centre. This included the distribution of a questionnaire to all households in the city, which received over 600 responses, as well as a series of ďŹ ve open houses that attracted over 700 attendees. A tremendous amount of input was received from all who participated. A full summary report of all input from both the questionnaire and the open houses can be reviewed on the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.vernon.ca/citycentre. Though there were many different points of view that were expressed, there were also a number of signiďŹ cant similarities that were expressed, indicating a strong desire to see improvements throughout the neighbourhood.
City Works with Walkable Communities Expert One of the key directions that came out of the ppreliminary public consultation was an emphasis oon improving accessibility for all residents and ccreating a more walkable neighbourhood. The oopportunity arose to work with Dan Burden, an international authority on walkable communities, in to assist in achieving these goals. Dan has more than 35 years of experience h helping create better communities through a focus oon designing for people instead of cars. He has hhelped over 2,700 communities throughout the world become healthier and more valuable places to live by improving the way we design our streets and what is built around us. In 2001, Dan was named by TIME magazine as â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the six most important civic innovators in the worldâ&#x20AC;? and he has recently been featured in Newsweek, Best Life Magazine and Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Digest as he continues to help communities become better places to live. Dan was in Vernon in March and led staff and stakeholders on a walkability audit to assess the existing conditions of the City Centre neighbourhood. Dan worked with staff throughout his time here to try and better understand the current issues. Dan presented his ďŹ ndings as well as general best practices for building walkable and livable communities at a public presentation, which was attended by over 100 people.
â&#x20AC;˘ We are committed to developing and maintaining a safe workplace â&#x20AC;˘ We foster a culture of consistency, fairness, and respect â&#x20AC;˘ We stress the importance of honesty, integrity, and work ethic â&#x20AC;˘ We strive for excellence in job performance with an emphasis on quality, innovation and cooperation Public Works is comprised of a staff of approximately 30 dedicated employees who provide a wide variety of services that help keep our City functioning on a daily basis. Whatever the season and the service provided, public works staff are required to respond 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary service areas include municipal streets, regional parks, the Pleasant Valley Cemetery and the Vernon Regional Airport.
Municipal Streets The Public Works Department serves a population base of over 35,000 people within the City of Vernon municipal boundary and is responsible for the maintenance of over 550 lane/ km of paved road, 120km of concrete sidewalk, 36 signaled intersections, 5,200 trafďŹ c signs, approximately 4,000 street trees, and 1,600 street lights. Some of the core services included are snow and ice control, road repairs including potholes, sidewalk repair, boulevard maintenance adjacent to linear trails, the care of street trees, roadway sweeping, Cemetery maintenance, traffic light and signal light repair and solid waste removal (by contract). The Public Works Department is also involved in the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual capital program reconstructing existing roads.
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His ďŹ ndings highlighted a number of areas in need of improvement. However, he also noted many things that Vernon is doing well, as indicated in the following quote from his ďŹ nal report: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, the City of Vernon provides many noteworthy regional and world class achievements, especially in public art (murals), senior living (which encourages aging in place), access to services (excellent connections to provide well rounded service) and through signiďŹ cant street enhancements related to trafďŹ c calming and place making already underway in Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Centre.â&#x20AC;?
The Department is also re responsible for the maintenance aand construction of regional parks, playgrounds, sport ffacilities, and linear trails in the Greater Vernon Area. This th includes planting and maintenance in oof flower beds, mowing and weeding of parks and sports ďŹ elds, w repair of damaged playground re eequipment, maintenance of parks irrigation systems, and preparing ir ssports fields for user groups.
You can view the full report as well as materials outlining general best practices for achieving walkable and livable communities at www.vernon.ca/citycentre.
City engages youth in developing vision for the Neighbourhood Another element of the planning process involved engaging the Planning 10 Class from W.L. Seaton High School. The project involved working with the Science Opportunities for Kids (SOKS) organization and Dawn Emerson Artwork to encourage the class to learn about the planning process and to express their vision through art. The class was guided through a series of exercises in April, which included classroom sessions as well as a walking tour of the City Centre. The exercises were designed to deďŹ ne their long term vision for the neighbourhood and to explore how to incorporate sustainability t i bilit iinto t new and d redevelopment d l t opportunities within an urban neighbourhood.
Vernon Regional Airport Vernon Regional Airport is located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley with 3,518 feet of runway surrounded by lakes and recreational amenities. Under the direction of the Airport Supervisor, all maintenance and operational services are provided by public works staff and include landscaping, snow clearing, fueling, wildlife control, and safety inspections.
Federal The City receives approximately 41% of the total $20,048 property tax collected. The remainder goes to support other government agencies, including school, Regional District, Hospital, BC Assessment Authority and others.
The class exercises were followed by instructional art sessions that taught basic art techniques allowing each member of the class to create their own vision of the neighbourhood. Each of the individual pieces of art has been placed on a banner surrounding a central image created by Dawn Emerson Artwork. The banner is an overall representation of the Classâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vision for the City Centre.
City Source is published by the City of Vernon. Its goal is to keep the community aware of your municipal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals and initiatives.
For the average home in Vernon with an assessed value of $343,148, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax rates will result in an increase of approximately $16.78* in the municipal portion of the property tax bill. This is a 1.9% increase from 2009. Your actual property tax may vary from the average, depending on changes in the assessed value of your home in relation to the changes for the City as a whole.
Additional community consultation is planned throughout the summer as the preliminary draft of the plan is completed. Further information indicating the details of upcoming consultation events will be published throughout the community and on www.vernon.ca/citycentre. If you have any comments or would like additional information, please contact Chris Ulmer at culmer@vernon.ca or call 250-545-1361.
City of Vernon 3400 30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 Phone: 250-545-1361 Email: admin@vernon.ca
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Whether you are looking for fruit, vegetables, baked goods or a wide array of other products, Vernon’s Farmers’ Market has it all. Located at the Wesbild Centre, the Farmers’ Market runs May through October, Monday and Thursday mornings, 8 a.m. until noon. Exploring the great outdoors is always a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the summer months. There is no better place than the Silver Star Mountain Resort. Known for skiing and snowboarding in the winter, the resort provides wildflower walking tours, hiking, mountain biking and the annual Okanagan Summer Wine Festival. Learn to pair wines with chocolate, cheese or coffee, while experiencing the fresh mountain air. Located roughly 30 kilometres from downtown Vernon, Silver Star Mountain Resort is an accessible escape to the great outdoors. These are just a few of the many places, activities and events that residents can enjoy in the North Okanagan. I encourage you to get out and explore what our region has to offer, support our businesses and boost the local economy. There are plenty of activities for you and your family without having to travel too far from home.
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Pondering coalition
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he leaders of the opposition parties recently stated that they would be willing to form a three-party coalition if the Conservatives are unsuccessful in securing a majority government in the next federal election. In the United Kingdom, a coalition between the Tories and LiberalDemocrats was formed after their election. Now, Canada’s opposition parties feel Canadians will Colin Mayes soften to such an arrangement if there is no Conservative majority after the next federal election. There are some stark differences one should take into consideration before making any decision should this arrangement be accepted in Canada. First, the coalition in the U.K. was between the parties winning the most seats (Tories) and the third party (Liberal-Democrats). However, here in Canada the proposed Liberal/NDP/Bloc coalition would be between the second, third and fourth parties — given the election results from 2008: Liberals (77 seats), Bloc Quebecois (48 seats) and NDP (37seats). Second, the Bloc’s mandate is to separate from Canada. Therefore, the implication of a partnership with the Bloc is that the Liberal and NDP parties would be comfortable working with the Bloc – the party that wants to break up the country. The Bloc’s purpose is to obtain what is good for Quebec, not
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Canada. The Bloc only wants more of everything the federal government has to offer for Quebec. The Bloc will not enter the House on Wednesdays until the national anthem, O Canada, is finished being sung by the other parties. This shows their lack of respect for Canada. What concessions will the Liberals and NDP have to make to keep the Bloc onside? Third, currently the Conservative party has 144 seats, and is supported by 37 per cent of the population. If you count the second place finishes it is obvious that Canadians gave the Conservatives the mandate to govern. Take away Quebec and the current government has almost 60 per cent of the seats. In my view, currently, the Conservative Party of Canada has a majority to lead this country. You ask the question, “But what if the shoe was on the other foot?” Well, our party would never join with the Bloc separatists, and we would not allow the NDP to have any influence on policy decisions regarding the economy or foreign policy. Our prime minister and our government have done very well to make two minority governments work. In the first session we achieved the longest serving minority government in Canadian history. We have accomplished much under challenging political circumstances as well as under challenging economic times. It is obvious that the opposition is only concerned about power. The democratic way to become government is to be elected by the voters, not by forming an unholy coalition.
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Silver Star Elementary School teachers Beatrice Merrick (above, left), Karen Shoemaker, and Jim Anderson came prepared to the school’s water fight on Thursday afternoon. Student Ethan Clancy (below), shoots water at a classmate.
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Raiders plunder first place
KEVIN MITCHELL
The Kelowna Raiders have been stalking the Armstrong Shamrocks since the Okanagan X-treme Lacrosse League got underway in mid-April. The defending champions moved into the league penthouse for the first time Friday night as they upended the Vernon Tigers 10-6 at Memorial Arena in Kelowna. After 40 minutes of evenly-matched play, the Raiders ramped up their forecheck in the third period to earn the win. “We were kind of flat in the first 10 minutes, but then we stuck right with them,” said the Tigers’ Steve Latimer. “We kept it real tight in the first two periods, but they had an aggressive press in the third and we had trouble getting out of our end.” The Raiders (7-3) took full advantage of their powerplays, and their short man, led by Darcy Leach and Braden Renner, shut down Vernon’s sniper Shane Sargent, who still managed a pair of goals. Jordie Schocter also collected a deuce for Vernon (2-8). Singles were added by captain Kirk Krause and Tanner Skolrood. Kelowna got two goals apiece from rookies Joe Brown and Jared MacLennan, with singles from Eli Wood-Sowcroft, Colin Sherbanuk, Deryk McPhail, Braden Renner, Jarrett Neigum and Kyle MacLennan.
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Paige Doherty was a ball hog in Li'l Kickers. She was also fearless and highly competitive. By age 14, she was asked by a boys team to play in a Kamloops tournament. Doherty's drive, determination and dedication to soccer have yielded her a lucrative scholarship deal with the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Bulldogs. The VSS grad, who plays for the Okanagan Under 21 Vikings, was five when she started organized play. "I was a real greedy player when I was little," chuckled Doherty. "I liked to hang on to the ball and shoot." She developed into a superb Rep player, leading her Y League U16 team in goals and being chosen the Most Passionate Player a year ago. Doherty, who praises the VSS High Performance program and the local soccer academy for boosting her performance, sent out e-mails and videos to U.S. schools and received strong feedback. Landing at a NCAA Division II university in Weatherford, an hour west of Oklahoma City, was not actually in her original plans. "I'm really excited about playing there," she said. "There is another girl from Calgary (Josie Price) so I won't be the only international student on the team. I went down to see another school in April, and I ended up talking to SWOSU and they offered me a good scholarship." Said Bulldog head coach Mark Persson: "We whisked her away to our campus and gave her a tour." Persson, in his second year as head coach, quickly noticed Doherty's ultra con-
fidence and maturity, and after watching video, has her pegged as a starter in a large freshman class. "We saw some positive things on the video. She's a great athlete who imposes herself on the play and takes control. We believe she is the perfect athlete to fit into our program. We're looking for good, strong athletes with an upside." Okanagan head coach Jan Prochazka says Doherty, who plays centre midfield, is a true leader and team-first athlete. "Paige has fast become one of my most influential players. She is one of the team's captains and has really grown with the task. She always works as hard as she possibly can, and looks after the rest of her team members. She has fantastic social skills to go along with her soccer skills." North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association administrator Marina Korberg was the first to tell Doherty she had the potential to one day play university soccer. Once she heard those words, Doherty pressed the go button even harder. She says spending Grades 8-12 in the soccer academy "kept me on track, and in gear." Her reasons for loving the game are not complicated. "I'm a competitive, independent person, and soccer kept me motivated. Fitness is a big part. That's what I like, that I can go out and eat McDonald's one night and still play good soccer." She was 14 when her girls team coach Mike Joles asked her to play a few games with his boys team. "I got pushed, but I pushed back. I wasn't afraid." Family support has also been huge for Doherty, who has for years cross-trained
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Vernon Secondary grad Paige Doherty will play women’s soccer this fall with the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs. with friend and track star Chantal Deacon to stay in shape. "My mom (Sandi) has helped me so much. She has kept me on track. She told me 'You can make your own dreams come true.' She was there to drive the bus and pay. She said 'My paycheque is there for you.'" Doherty has also receive solid advice and support from her father (Blaine). She is tight with her older sister, Lisa, an opera singer, and younger brother, Payden, a skateboard whiz. Doherty reports to train-
ing camp Aug. 12, the day before her 18th birthday. The Bulldogs play in the Lone Star Conference with the likes of Texas A&M International Angelo State and Eastern New Mexico. Prochazka said while it is tough making an impact as a freshman, he believes Doherty has the moxy to quickly develop into a key striker. He has discussed the college game with Paige. "As a player she is very versatile. She can play anywhere in the midfield or as a striker. I am sure she will do absolutely great. The differ-
ence between the fast-paced university game is not as big as players seem to think. “We have worked hard on bringing the attitude to always give 100 per cent and never give up, and this is what is needed to give a good first impression at the college soccer level." Doherty plans to study the sciences with an eye towards law. The Bulldogs ask their players to bring a $100 sponsorship from their hometowns. Anyone wishing to help Paige may call 250-5584657.
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e loved the Detroit Red Wings, boxers Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson, and the Toronto Blue Jays. He also loved his family, collecting old bottles among other things, and teaching young men the sweet science of boxing. Don MacDonald, who was head coach of the Vernon Boxing Club over six decades, died Thursday morning at the age of 90. He never threw in the towel, but his son Ross said Don was simply tired and needed the rest. We will certainly miss a great man, a straight shooter who could seem crusty at first, but was a warm and caring man who believed in kindness, fairness and damn hard work. MacDonald leaves us having made a huge difference in the community. Not only did he teach boxing club members all about respect and commitment, he coached hockey way before he had children, earning a lifetime achievement award in Vernon. He also spent several years coaching baseball at Lakeview Park, about a 30-second stroll from his tiny 'Hundred Homes' house in the East Hill. A week ago, MacDonald, who had some respiratory problems, was getting his pacemaker checked when doctors found an infection in his leg. He went downhill from there. "We had a great day with Kevin Mitchell him yesterday (Wednesday)," said Ross, 55, who also coached minor sports the way his dad showed him. "He was on morphine but when he came to, he had a smile here and there, and we were bugging him about hoarding stuff in his garage." Ross, whose son Brodie plays goal for the junior A lacrosse Burnaby Lakers and is on the radar of some pro teams, recalls one hockey story from his dad's days as coach of the Screaming Eagles men's team. "Darryl Leier was our goalie, and during the intermission, dad looked at him and said, 'Hey Leier, you ever thinking about taking up boxing?' Darryl asked why, and dad said, ‘Because nothing hits you." MacDonald was born in Winnipeg and raised on a farm in Moorehome, where his father had a heavy bag and gloves hanging for Don and his brothers to let off steam. He rode the freight trains in the Dirty '30s and landed at a hobo jungle in Penticton with a few buddies searching for work. Ross said his dad jumped a fence one night and milked a cow, filling a wine bottle only half full so not to really hurt the farmer. He shared the milk with his thirsty friends. He enlisted in the army here in 1941, took up boxing, and was assigned to England but contracted the mumps which led to tuberculosis. He spent 19 months in a sanatorium in Victoria. He returned to Vernon in '47, driving for Okanagan Valley Freight and then working at the army camp as a civilian truck driver and equipment operator until crippling arthritis forced him to retire at 50. He used to drive a loader down to Lakeview Park, and with the likes of Rienie Holland, Vern Dye and Tom Tyson, lead Saturday morning work parties to fix the diamonds. He pressured the city to put up proper fences. Good Citizen of the Year in 1989, inducted into the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame, Sportsman of the Year several times, winner of the Ernie Kowal Memorial Award for longtime service. MacDonald, my favourite hockey coach ever, was nicely recognized for his countless volunteer hours, but didn't need the attention to keep going. He suffered a heart attack in 1991 and turned
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Vernon Boxing Club legendary coach Don MacDonald provides water for a youngster during an amateur card in the 1990s. over the boxing club to Brian Jones and Wade Cantalope. In his 80s, Don drove out to the Okanagan Indian Band three times a week and ran a club for kids. MacDonald was 28 and looking for a place to box in Vernon when Ray McMullen of the Vernon National Athletic Boxing Club re-enlisted in the army and asked Don to take over. "I was pretty fair," Don modestly told The Morning Star in a 1999 article. "I won more than I lost. I did pretty good at it." Nick Alexis, Jack Graves and Dye helped keep the boxing club alive by providing space or paying the utilities. Don even hung bags from the trees in Polson Park for a spell. During the club's glory days, MacDonald staged a Golden Gloves tournament where locals Harvey Block, McMullen and Johnny Flemming won titles. A major highlight for Don, who once shared a dressing room with Rocky Marciano and rode in the back of a convertible with George Chuvalo, came at the nationals when he coached John Henry Wilson. "They let me in his corner as his coach," said MacDonald. "The coaches for the B.C. team knew I could get the most out of him so they asked me to do it. It was incredible." Ross said his dad had a knack for spotting bullies in the gym, and often had a seasoned boxer spar with a cocky kid to teach him a lesson. "Dad would always say, "There's always somebody tougher along the way," said Ross. "It's a skill, not a weapon." Local boxer Don Raffan used to train three times a week under MacDonald before hitting the rodeo trail in the summer. "I knew when he was in my corner, I was going to win," Raffan told The Morning Star in '99. "It didn't matter if I was getting beat, if I'd come back to the corner, Don would tell me what to do, and if I went out and did it, I'd win." Don, who married Agnes Inglis of Vernon (she died in 1979 of cancer), is also survived by a daughter, Nancy, 59. She has cerebral palsy and like her father whom she lived with up until his death, is a fighter, working 30 years in medical records at VJH. A service for Don will be held Saturday, July 10, at 11 a.m., at the Alliance Church. Ringside seats are reserved for family.
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Vernon’s David Robinson started last season with a great big ‘C’ emblazoned on the middle of his chest. The Chilliwack Bruins’ homage to their historic NHL namesake. The tenacious winger will still have a ‘C’ on his Vernon Vipers jersey to start the B.C. Hockey League season, only this one will be sewn a little closer to his left shoulder. Robinson, who joined his hometown club in January, helping propel the Snakes to their second straight Royal Bank Cup national title, will be Vernon’s captain for the 2010-11 season. Robinson, the grandson of Vern Dye, founder of the BCHL and of junior A hockey in Vernon, grew up idolizing many of the former Viper captains as a kid. He studied players like Lennie Rampone, Chad Murray, Kory Davison and Jason Williamson (now the Vipers’ assistant coach), and now his playing style seems to be of the same mold. “It’s a huge honour. All those guys I looked up to growing up and now to have my name on that list is incredible,” said Robinson, who turned 20 in February (BCHL website says June 9). “It’s going to be great leading the team I grew up watching.” Being a team leader isn’t exactly a new trend for Robinson. He has been the captain since his Pee Wee days in Vernon minor hockey, right up through to Quad Midget with the Okanagan Rockets. He even wore the ‘C’ for a month while the Bruins were rotating the captaincy for a while two years ago. “It’ll be nothing new to me,” shrugged Robinson. “I can lean on my experience from then. It’s a little different in junior, but that experience still helps.” The grit, veteran leadership and unending energy he exhibited on a nightly basis during the Vipers’ playoff run make Robinson a clear choice for captaincy in the eyes of head coach Mark Ferner. Normally one to let his players vote for their team leader, Ferner felt Robinson was the logical choice to guide the team. “I don’t do it (choose the captain) very often... but the type of player and person David is, it’s what you want in a captain. He brings it all to the ice, and he’s a local guy,” said Ferner. “He’s a competitive guy – you see it in everything he does. He’s an older guy that the younger guys will look up to.” Well, not all of them will have to look up to him. Standing 5-foot-10 and weighing 170 pounds, Robinson doesn’t come across as a likely combatant, but he is that, and then some. Playing more of a checking role with the Bruins, Robinson racked up an impressive 265 penalty minutes to go along with 43 points in 169 career WHL games, all with Chilliwack. But he also showed considerable offensive upside last winter with Vernon, posting 15 goals for 25 points in 20 regular-season games with the Snakes. With high personnel turnover occurring this offseason, Robinson will be counted on to show the new recruits what it means to be a Viper. “It’ll be a huge change for all of us. We’ve got a lot of talented guys coming, but we’ve also got some veteran guys like Tommy (Adam Thompson), Kak
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The Vipers' David Robinson (front) uses body position to protect the puck from the Brockville Braves' Tyson Wilson in Royal Bank Cup play in Dauphin, Man. (Bryce Kakoske) and Stevie (Weinstein) who will help me out.” Robinson’s first duty as captain will be to throw out the first pitch for the Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tournament’s Pros vs Joes game, 5 p.m. at DND Field #5. He and James Dobrowolski, a WHL vet with the Prince George Cougars, are working together at Coldstream Ranch this summer. Their weekday routine consists of work, followed by a gym session. Robinson will take a short break to go house boating on Shuswap Lake for his brother Chris’s bachelor party. He is getting married in October, and Dave is the best man. SNAKEBITES: The NCAA Division 1 Quinnipiac Bobcats have named former Viper forward Scott Zurevinski their new captain. The Saskatoon product collected 16 goals for 30 points in 39 games in his sophomore season with the Bobcats... Penticton Vees’s rookie Beau Bennett was selected 20th overall in the NHL Entry Draft Friday night in Los Angeles. The 18-year-old Gardena, Calif. product racked up 41 goals and 79 assists in 56 regular-season games with the Vees last season... Ryan Johansen, who played with the Vees in the 2008-09 season, was chosen fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Johansen, a North Vancouver native, went on to play Major Junior with the Portland Winter Hawks.
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Richard Hay exploded with four second-half goals as the Silver Stars stopped Westside 8-3 in Okanagan Oldtimers 50+ Soccer League action Thursday night at MacDonald Park. Westside, who led 3-2 at the half, got one goal from guest Vernon player Al Bensmiller. The Stars improved to 7-3-1. Kal Tire of Vernon shut down Summerland 2-0 at Shannon Woods Park in West Kelowna. Mark Devolder scored in the 32nd minute, burying a rebound off a 15-yard volley by Kevin Mitchell, who had taken a nice feed from Jim Sparrow. Defender Rich Zecchel connected on a low rocket through a pile of bodies from 22 yards out in the 67th minute. Dave Hampton drew the assist after controlling a corner ball by Sparrow. Mike Zuber earned the shutout and defender Grant Badgero was the Old Spice Man of the Match. Kal Tire is 8-2-1.
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Sports Brown offers bench relief Dally netted 12. With the win, Canada (3-0) won Group A and advanced to face Brazil in cross-over play Saturday. Plouffe, a 6-3 forward from Edmonton, collected 27 points and 11 rebounds, leading Canada to a 66-33 romp over Chile Thursday. Brown added 14 points and five rebounds from the bench. Earlier, Brown posted eight points and seven boards in Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament opener, a 77-31 thumping of Mexico Wednesday.
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Sophia Winstanley, four, lines up her shot as Madison Vranesic, three, tries to intercept at the North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association yearend mini jamboree at MacDonald Park.
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In the other Friday-night tilt, the Shamrocks dropped their third straight game, falling 7-4 to the host Kamloops Rattlers. Playing shorthanded, the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rocks fell behind late in the first period when Doug Connerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bounce shot beat netminder Chad Pieper. The Rattlers struck again early in the second when Jared Emery fooled Pieper with a 50-footer. While killing a double-minor, the Rattlers then burned the Rocks for a shorthanded goal to take a 3-0 lead. The Irish finally got on the board when Chad Pounder onetimed a Nathan Strohm pass from across the middle, but the Rattlers replied with a badangle shot that hit Pieperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leg pad and squeaked inside the post. Braydon Sanders cut the lead to two when he rolled out of the corner around a screen and fired a low bounce shot. The Shamrocks tried to mount a comeback in the third, as Kriss Yargeau potted a nifty bounce shot, and then connected with Pat Nelson on a fast break, ripping a 25-footer from the sidewall to make it 5-4 with about five minutes remaining. However a costly defensive error by the Shamrocks allowed big JJ Woldum to barge in and beat Pieper with a low shot to restore the two-goal cushion. The Rattlers added an empty-netter to complete the scoring.
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Long Drive: No winner A Deuce: Carry over A Birdie: Heather Hornell B Par: Heather Bain B Birdie: Dot Geib & Myrna Skaalid C Par: Lisa Holmes C Birdie: Carry over D Par: Wavell Winston D Birdie: Carry over THE RISE MEN’S NIGHT - JUNE 24 0-17 FLIGHT Low Gross: Shane Bowring 73 Low Net: Steve Hatch 2nd Gross: Rick Higginson 72 2nd Net: Tim Arbuthnot 75 18+ FLIGHT Low Gross: Bruce Fair 92 Low Net: Bob Newman 68 2nd Gross: Travis Birdsall 93 2nd Net: David Jamieson 70 Long Drive: 0-15: Higginson; 16+: Birdsall Long Putt: Scott Landgraff KP: 0-15: Don Howe; 16+: Mel Ovens (16+) THE RISE LADIES NIGHT - JUNE 24 Low Gross: Diane Watts 50 Low Net: Sharon Eddy 34 2nd Gross: Teresa Huculak 54R 2nd Net: Judy McKinnon 40.5 Long Drive: #9: Paula Sharp KP: #6: Huculak; #7: Carol Brost
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON) GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR THEIR SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2010. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN THE AMOUNT OF $196,350.00. YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ADVOCIS: Financial Advisors AssociaƟon of Canada Award Ailsa Edge Memorial Fund Alexis Park Church Anna Cail Memorial Fund Anne Lewynsky Forestry Scholarship Fund Archibald McKellar MacMechan Language ProĮciency Prize Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans in Canada - Unit #5 Beth Melvin Memorial Fund Bloom Counter AƩack Beairsto Parents as Partners Charles Bloom Secondary Charles Bloom Secondary PAC Charles Bloom Secondary Staī Cherryville Community Club Cherryville Elementary PAC Chris & Debbie Kelly Clarence Fulton Secondary Clarence Fulton Secondary School Staī Clarence Fulton Secondary School Student Leadership Coca Cola Classic PeeWee Hockey Tourney CommiƩee Coldstream Fire Department 1 Coldstream PAC Coldstream Women’s InsƟtute Community FoundaƟon of the North Okanagan Cooper’s Foods, Store #120 CoƩon’s Chocolates CUPE Local 5523 CUPE Local 626 (Vernon Civic Employees) David McKay Memorial Fund Davis Family Debra Russell DeƟnna and Marc Gendall Deuling & Company Diana MarƟn Dixie Clowry Don Davis Memorial Fund Dr Eric J. Brisco Dr. C. Vuksic Dr. P.J. Wheeldon Inc. Dr. Vic Demetrick Memorial Fund Father Don O’Reilly Fraternal Order of Eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles - Ladies’ Auxiliary Fulton HumaniƟes Scholarship FuntasƟc Sports Society Fund George McQueen Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. H. I. Masters Fund Harris & Company LLP, Barristers & Solicitors i2i IntergeneraƟonal Society (Canada) Interior Savings Credit Union J & R Memorial Scholarship J.W. Inglis PAC
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Pagoda Inn Restaurant (Hao) Pat Duke Scholarship Fund Pauline Legg Scholarship Fund Peter Isman Memorial Math Fund Plaza Ventures (A & W) Pythian Sisters, Vernon Temple #21 Randy Toop Bursary Fund Reay O’Rourke Memorial Fund Reynold Mazu Jr. Robert Gudeit Ron Hlady Memorial Fund Royal Canadian Legion #167 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25, Vernon Royal Purple of Canada - Lodge #123 School District #22 (Vernon) Scholarship Trust Fund Silver Star Elementary PAC Silver Star Rotary Club Smith Family Memorial Fund Spallumcheen Estates Ltd. St. James Catholic Women’s League Teens Count Too The CreaƟve Chaos Society Tolko Industries Ltd. Valley First Credit Union Vancouver FoundaƟon VantageOne Credit Union Vernon Automobile Dealers Scholarship Fund Vernon B.P.O. Elks #45 Vernon Dental AssociaƟon Vernon Fish & Game Club Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary Vernon Lions Club Vernon Medical AssociaƟon Vernon MulƟcultural Associaton Vernon Principals & Vice-Principals AssociaƟon Vernon ReƟred Teachers AssociaƟon Vernon Rotary Club Vernon Secondary Alumni Scholarship Fund Vernon Secondary School PAC Vernon Secondary School Staī Vernon Teachers’ AssociaƟon Vernon Welsh Society Village of Lumby/North Okanagan Regional District W. G. Shaw & Son Ltd. W. L. Seaton Drama W. L. Seaton Leadership Class W. L.Seaton Staī W.L. Seaton Secondary PAC Whitevale Parent Advisory CommiƩee Wm. L. Seaton/Kin Memorial Fund Woodlot 1643 - Gary & Judy Rouck & Family
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FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOLF DAY Sunday, July 11 Several hundred Okanagan golfers will hit the links at the Vernon Golf and Country Club July 11 for the first annual Community Golf Day as part of a major Rotary fund-raiser for Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The Community Golf day, hosted by the golf club and Kalamalka Rotary, will pair with a Pro-Am event July 12 to raise funds for the Rotary Maternal Child Wing in the new Tower of Care at the hospital. On Sunday, July 11, the golf course will host community players for a minimum $50 donation and Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation will issue Charitable Tax Receipts. Everybody in the community is urged to come out and play at this fun event. Tax receipts will be issued for any additional funds raised and donated to the Hospital Foundation. “We’re looking forward to a full day of golf on the Sunday,” said organizer, Rotarian Bruce Shepherd, “and we can accommodate up to 300 community players. The golf club has donated the course for both days,” he said, “a value of up to $30,000 and we very much want Cec Ferguson, Brian Carpenter and Mel Henderson to publicly thank them for this very generous Vernon Golf and Country Club organizers. participation.” Kalamalka Rotary has pledged a minimum $150,000 from their Dream Auction toward the $250,000 total pledge and the Vernon and Silver Star Rotary clubs will also be donating to the new maternal child wing. The Pro-Am on July 12 will feature top pros from Western Canada as they compete for up to $10,000 in prize money. “There are already 23 teams signed up for the Pro-Am on the 12th.” said club manager, Cec Ferguson,” and we expect 30 or more by tournament day.” The public is encouraged to turn out and watch the unique skills challenge at 3PM July 12 with pros and their teams competing for golf merchandise in a variety of competitions. The new tournament is expected to become a popular annual feature on the Okanagan golf calendar and will be used as an ongoing fund-raiser by Kalamalka Rotary. Funds raised from the first three years will be dedicated to the Rotary Maternal Child wing at the new Vernon Jubilee Hospital Tower of Care. The first year goal is $25,000. Pro-Am Hole in One sponsors include City Furniture, Talon Benefits, First Choice Golf Carts and MacKenzie MacKinnon Financial Services Sun Life according to Shepherd, who says that sponsorship and support from the business community has been excellent. Media sponsors are the Morning Star and KISS FM. Other major sponsors include Sunshine Auto Graphics, Sladen Moore and The Paddock Tack and Togs. Golfers should book their tee times for the July 11 community golf day by calling the Golf Shop at 250-542-9126 or by e-mailing the club at Kal Rotarians Darryl O’ Brian and Bruce Shepherd shannon@vernongolf.com. with Sue Beaudry VJH Foundation. Food and beverages will be available both days.
Meeting Times Silver Star: Tues., 6:45 am/Vernon Golf Club Armstrong Rotary: Tuesdays evenings Vernon Rotary: Wed, 12:10/ Vernon Lodge Tri-Lake: Wed 6:00 pm/ The Pantry Restaurant Kal Rotary: Thursdays, 12:10/ Vernon Lodge New Members Welcome
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One of the lastknown Second World War veteran tailgunners will have story honoured in his hometown. Armstrong’s Vern Flatekval and his story will be front-and-centre at the “Oh Canada” concert in Memorial Park June 29. Flatekval survived 36 missions in the rear gun turret of a Lancaster bomber over Germany. According to war record sources, over the peak years of allied bomber command activities, these men survived an average of seven missions. Flatekval is an advocate and long-time supporter of the Memorial Mountain climbing trail and Cenotaph Park project, where the region could pay tribute to its staggering numbers of native sons who were lost and injured serving overseas. Armstrong’s school students are involved in annual partner activities with students in Holten, Netherlands, who pay tribute with a ceremonial candle-lighting vigil each Christmas at their Canadian War
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Everyone is invited to this free community concert which begins at 6:30 p.m., presented by the Armstrong
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Therapy dogs bring smiles Jo-Ann Johnston is recognized for her longtime work with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
The letter telling Jo-Ann Johnston that she had received the honour of the Order of St. John (Member) came as a surprise. Her investiture took place at Government House in Victoria June 5 where she was one of a number of St. John Ambulance volunteers from around the province who were recognized for outstanding service to their communities by Lt.-Gov. Steven L. Point. Johnston, a retired teacher, has served as unit facilitator for the Therapy Dog Division of the Vernon Branch of St. John Ambulance for the past 10 years, building the program from a few volunteers to more than 50 dogs and their owners who visit local hospitals and long-term care facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Government House was fantastic with all the formality and long robes and music,â&#x20AC;? she said, showing her medal on a ribbon to wear for formal occasions. She will get a smaller pin for everyday wear. Johnston and Bebe, her 13-year-old toy poodle, make regular visits around the area, including Lumby and Armstrong, as well as providing the training program for new volunteer owners and dogs. Johnston, who has always had dogs in her life, remembers the first dog that was her own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up in the West End of Vancouver and Stanley Park was my backyard. One day when I was about eight years old, a little black dog was running around and I thought I should keep it. I hid it on the verandah and made a little house for it and sneaked food out to it. I thought my parents wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let me keep it but they did. I named him Rex.â&#x20AC;? Later, when she was a learning assistance teacher at Alexis Park school, she would take her black poodle, Caesar, to class and have him help students with their lessons. When Johnston retired 12 years ago she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slow down for long. She saw an ad in The Morning Star that the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program needed volunteers, and she and Bebe responded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You hear so many wonderful stories when you visit with the dogs. I tell people, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Even if you see only one person a day with
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Jo-Ann Johnston and Bebe at Government House in Victoria just after she received the Order of St. John (Member) earlier this month from Lt.-Gov. Steven L. Point for her work as unit facilitator for the Therapy Dog Division of the Vernon Branch of St. John Ambulance. your dog, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made a big difference in that personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; You might be the only person who visits that week. We can see that people perk right up when they have a dog visit them,â&#x20AC;? she said. She recalls when a senior man who was unresponsive to socializing sat up in bed and started petting a dog and smiled. He asked to groom the dog and take it for a walk, and his health improved. One of the most memorable therapy dog stories involved a dog named Penny and her handler, Nicole Oswald. Oswald became a therapy dog volunteer after she saw how her grandmother in extended care enjoyed hearing the stories of the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got Penny from an elderly couple that had to give her up because the husband had Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. It was just too much for the wife to care for Penny and him,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right from our first (therapy dog) visit, I knew Penny and I had found our niche. It
was so heartwarming to see how the residents were when we visited. I knew that just a few minutes of our time made a big difference in their day.â&#x20AC;? Oswald loved hearing the residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories about special dogs in their lives and their smiles as they recalled them and she was always happy after a visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One day, I noticed a man looking intently at Penny and me. I brought Penny over to him and he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is Penny. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy to see she still has such nice colours in her ears.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; At that moment I realized that this was her previous owner! I contacted his son afterwards and he said that this was a miracle as his dad couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember two minutes ago so how could he remember a dog he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in over a year? I continued to visit him every Saturday, making sure he had extra time with Penny. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last visit we had was a wonderful one. It was so very special. He was being wheeled down the hallway and when he saw Penny
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coming, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stop! Penny is here!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We sat with him about half an hour and both he and Penny were very interactive with one another. They had a great conversation with lots of kisses that day. He kept whispering into her ear saying that she was his sweetheart while giving her little kisses. It was a really touching visit that made me cry because he was so loving to her and she was really responding to him too. They both must have known that this was their last visit. In fact, when we left, he heaved a great sigh and waved. Sadly, he passed away a few days later.â&#x20AC;? Oswald received a call from the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s widow asking her and Penny to come for tea to thank them for the happiness they had brought her husband in his last months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told her of our last visit and about the dialogue that went on between the two of them. Imagine my surprise when she told me that he had completely stopped talking two weeks prior to that! I am amazed at how one dog can pull so many people together and create so much happiness for us all â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it must have been meant to be!â&#x20AC;? said Oswald. Johnston is always looking for more volunteers for the program. She first talks to the owner/handler, then the owner/handler and dog together and assesses the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suitability as a therapy dog. Then she takes the dog and owner/handler on a first, supervised visit. After that, the volunteer makes their own arrangement with the place they are visiting. Volunteers do not have to take any first aid courses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have all kinds of dogs, from a bull mastiff to a toy poodle. Sometimes people even borrow dogs from friends so they can take part in the program. Our volunteers are really wonderful. Some have been with the program for many years,â&#x20AC;? she said. The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, more commonly known as the Order of St. John, is a Royal Order of Chivalry, which has Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as its Sovereign Head. The Governor General as the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representative is the Prior of the Order of St. John in Canada and the Lieutenant Governors and Commissioners are Vice Priors in each province and territory. Along with the Order of Canada, the Order of Military Merit, the Royal Victorian Order and the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, the Order of St. John is part of the Canadian Honours System. The insignia includes Member, Officer, Commander and Knight, the most senior insignia. For more information about all St. John Ambulance programs in the area, call 250545-4200.
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Community Calendar JUNE 27
Feature Event: Set free in ‘73 to Freedom 55 — VSS class of ‘73 reunion
DOG’O’POGO AGILITY Dog Days of Summer Agility Trial June 27, Lavington Park on School Road, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lots of fun events. Please bring chair or umbrella. Rain or shine. SPECIAL OLYMPICS HOT DOG SALE Swan Lake Nurseryland. Hot dog or smokie with beverage June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $3. Proceeds to Special Olympics Vernon. VERNON GUN, ANTIQUE & OUTDOOR SHOW June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vernon Rec. Centre. Sponsored by Vernon Fish & Game Club. Admission $5, kids 10 and under free, when accompanied by adult. Call Phyllis at 250-547-1442. THE TABLE HOLDS FINAL SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS June 27 at 9:15 a.m. at All Saints Anglican Church: your last chance to rock out with the Anglicans before summer! July and August services will be at 8 and 10 a.m. only. THE VERNON BUDDHIST TEMPLE CELEBRATES OBON June 27 at 3:30 p.m. This is a Buddhist memorial day and a celebration of our ancestors. It is an occasion for rejoicing in the enlightenment offered by the Buddha. We have been practising Pure Land Buddhism in Vernon since 1948. Rev. Yasuhiro Miykawa leads the services at the Vernon Japanese Cultural Society 4895 Bella Vista Rd. Let us share the message of our Buddhist teachings, which emphasizes peace, loving kindness, compassion, non-violence, inter-relatedness of all living beings, attitudes of care and responsibility towards ourselves, and our environment. For info. please call Mari @542-5633 THE VERNON COLLECTORS CLUB MEETS The last Sunday of every month at 7:30 p.m., Us-2-Café, 2904-33rd St. New members and visitors welcome. SJOGREN’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETS June 27 at People Place from 2-4 p.m. More info/questions, please contact Desiree Roell at 250-838-9378 or desiree_roell@hotmail.com SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ June 27, trip to Shuswap Falls, carpool at 2 p.m. In the evening, travel to Enderby for supper at Hungry Jack’s and then enjoy Music by the River. Call Carole at 260-5238 for carpool area and times. CHILLIN’ WITH MASSAGES FOR CHILE On June 27, Registered Massage Therapists and spa practitioners will be volunteering their time by giving 15-minute relaxation massages from noon-6 p.m. at Polson Park. There will be chili and a bun served by Gumtree, a local catering service. All proceeds to Jorge’s project in Chile, where he is working on a reconstruction project for earthquake survivors. MEETING ABOUT FIGHT THE HST INITIATIVE Open house June 27 at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. from 2 to 4 p.m. All invited to the Elections B.C. Fight Harmonized Sales Tax Citizens Initiative Petitions Campaign. AA MEETS SUNDAYS Simple reflections group (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave, Vernon. Cherryville 2-4 meeting (H). Open meeting at Gospel Church, Aumond Road, Cherryville. Meets every second and fourth Sunday, 3 p.m. Into Action Step Group (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). Armstrong Pleasant Valley Group (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Sunday night recovery group (H) open meeting 8 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no handicap access. VERNON PACERS RUNNERS CLUB Meets Sundays. Also meets at 5:45 a.m., Tuesdays at Bagel Lane and Thursdays at Bean Scene. Call Bill at 545-0028 for more information. BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $5. Tables for rent. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more info. 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. MEDIEVALLY MINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Coldstream
o celebrate being born in ‘55 and turning that magical number this year, all 1973 grads of Vernon secondary school are invited to a dance/party July 17 from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall. Gather, gab and groove; music and snacks included for $20 per person. Limit of 100 tickets, so get yours soon. Tickets at: Southward Medical Supplies, #8-2601 Hwy 6, Vernon, across from Polson Park, call 250-542-3334, Chris Francis at 250-923-1066, bcslam@ shaw.ca, Karen Fleming at 250-542-6123, karenfleming@shaw.ca, or Leslie Nuyens at 250-503-6449 or LeslieNuyens@shaw.ca
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Women’s Institute Hall on Kalamalka Road. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org CANASTA AND BINGO Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 to 4 p.m., at Schubert Centre. For more information, call Alice at 549-8430 or Ethel at 545-9857. THE SCHUBERT CENTRE Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. Mondays, it’s pinochle, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class. Tuesdays, bridge, canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, afternoon dancing to live music, birthday lunch last Wednesday of every month. We’re open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily; the Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday. VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE June 27 is registration deadline for summer camps: Tiny Tots Art Camp 4-6 yrs), Tiny Tots Music and Drama Camp (4-6 yrs), Creative Kids Art Camp (7 to 10 yrs), and Express! Youth Art Camp (11 to 14). Call 250-542-0524 or see www.vernonarts.ca
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WONDERQUEST PRESENTS: A TED.com video presentation of Karen Armstrong’s Charter for Compassion June 28 from 9:30-11 a.m., Lumby United Church. People want to be religious, says scholar Karen Armstrong; we should help make religion a force for harmony. She asks the TED community to help build a Charter for Compassion, to restore the Golden Rule as the central global religious doctrine. wonderQuest is your community gathering, everyone welcome. Sample fair-trade coffee (or alternative) and participate in discussion following this 20-minute presentation. Contact Dave Bosomworth at 250-547-6368 or daboss1@telus.net THE VERNON BONSAI CLUB Meets June 28, Vernon Community Arts Centre at 7 p.m. This will be the last meeting for the summer until September. Members please bring a tree/trees to work on. All those interested in the wonderful world of bonsai are most welcome to attend. For more information, please call 250-542-8397. VJH AUXILIARY THIRD SILENT AUCTION At Trinkets, 4300-27th Ave., next door to Doodles Scrapbooking. Drop by and peruse what we have up for bid. Auction ends June 28. GLEANERS WANTED Want to volunteer in the community and get 1/3 of the fruits you pick? Join the Gleaning Team! If you can help, or for info., call Danielle at 250-549-4111. REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN (RDSP) Information session June 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the People Place, room 003, 3402-27th Ave. Facilitated by social worker Crystal Compton. Please RSVP to 250545-9292. Pre-legal Advice & GEORGETTE Counselling Services • Separation & Divorce issues S H O P ’ S for families CANADA DAY • Pre-legal preparation (counselling) • Collaborative Parenting Plans CELEBRATION • Goal-Setting After Separation Starts June 28: • Mobile Service to meet your needs women’s long, Tracy Williams, BSW, RSW short and twopiece dresses are “Helping you make sense of your options”
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Community Calendar JUNE 28 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon Christian School wood shop the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests are welcome to visit and see if they wish to join the guild — membership fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we usually have a brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info., please call John at 545-0119. COUNTERPOINT CHOIR whose motto is “Sing with joy; perform with pleasure and have fun while learning!” is an adult mixed choir recruiting new members. Rehearsals at Knox Presbyterian Church. For more info. and vocal placement interview call Coreen Smith at 250-549-4339 e-mail to csmithvernon@hotmail.com.
JUNE 29 NEW DRAGON BOAT TEAM Spend summer on the water, paddling with our recreational dragon boat team. Meet new friends and discover how much fun this sport is. Practice twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m., July and August on tranquil Swan Lake. All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Call Lisa 250-938-7769 for more info. NORTH OKAN. YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY Annual general meeting June 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., Vernon. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS OF B.C. North Okanagan Branch. ECE’s, family child care providers, LNR’s, SCD consultants, Strong Start facilitators are cordially invited to a year-end party June 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Alexander’s Beach Pub and Restaurant. Come and meet other early learning and care practitioners as we celebrate the end of the school year and the transition to summer. For more information contact coordinator@noecdcoaltion.ca or 250-549-9178. SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ June 29, weekly coffee, Red Barn, 10 a.m. Campers leave for Cooke Creek, camping June 29 - July 4. Join us and celebrate Canada Day; if not camping, bring supper and enjoy campfire with us. Call if attending, Carole at 260-5238. Also camping July 13-16 and July 27-30.
chance to meet up with fellow pilots and cruise around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Call James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@gojoli. com for regular meeting times, locations and more info. TUESDAY EVENING MEDITATION A short reading, followed by a 45-minute silent meditation at the Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, 2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
RESTORATION AND HEALING FOR WOUNDED SOULS A Christ-centred approach to recovery from Life’s Controlling Problems. Everyone welcome, every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Vernon Family Church (beside Lincoln Lanes). Call 545-0935 or 545-9648. COCAINE ANONYMOUS MEETS Every Tuesday at 8 p.m., at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. If you think you have a problem with cocaine, please join us. PAINTING AND DRAWING DROP-IN SESSIONS Vernon Community Arts Centre, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Bring your own supplies and use our studio! Painting can be a solitary experience, so we invite you to work in a non-instructional group environment, where you can meet new people and bounce ideas around. Members, $3; non-members $4. Call 250-542-6243. June 29 is the last one. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETS Every Tuesday at 7 p.m., the People Place, room 101, 3402-27th Ave. Call 250275-3289 for more information. MADD MEETS Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Best Western Inn, corner of Leckie and Hwy 97 N., Kelowna. Call 769-6235. KIWANIS CLUB OF VERNON FOUR SEASONS Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. For more information, call 545-8650. ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE SPITFIRE UNIT #5 Open darts every Tuesday, 2500-46th Ave. Call 542-3277 for info. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. All 19 and over welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877. ARMSTRONG LIONS CLUB, BINGO Every Tuesday at Centennial Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., start at 7 p.m. SENIORS LUNCHES AT ARMSTRONG LEGION Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $6. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455. AA MEETINGS TUESDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Friday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave., Vernon. Open mtg. (X), Upper Room Mission, 4:30 p.m., upstairs, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Phoenix Topic meeting (X), open meeting 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. Rocketed to the 4th Dimension group (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr., Vernon. New Hope Group (H) open meeting, 8 p.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr., Vernon. Falkland meeting (X), open, 7:30 p.m., Community Church, behind Ranch Café, Chase Falkland Rd. (H). Handicap access (X) no access. ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER LESSONS Offered by Independent Living Vernon for $2. We have time available Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Please call and book time at 250-545-9292. We are in the People Place, room 107. VERNON OUTDOORS CLUB TUESDAY RAMBLE June 29 to High Rim Trail above Kal Park. Above-ankle hiking boots a must. Group leaves Curling Club parking lot at 10 a.m. Call Wally at 250-542-8358 for more information. VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE Instant Artification: learn it, make it, take it. Register now for Fimo Fanatics, Drawing Explorations, Plein Air Acrylics, Stained Glass
POSEIDON’S FURY MIXED DRAGON BOAT TEAM Looking for a few good men (and women) for the Dragon Boat season which is underway. We practice on Swan Lake Tuesday and Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m.) with competitions in the Salmon Arm, Vernon and Penticton or Kelowna Dragon Boat Festivals (latter festivals to be determined). Come on out and give it a try... no commitment ‘til you’re hooked! For further information, please contact Lynn Laustrup at 250-545-7632. LABYRINTH CHANTING Everyone invited Tuesdays at 4:3 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr., to attend a time of chanting and singing to enhance relaxation and energize the body and mind. There will also be time to walk the labyrinth. BEADWORK CLASSES Every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aboriginal Infant Childhood Development Centre. Call 542-7578 for more information. POWERED PARAGLIDING CLUB Join the Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered Paragliding Club and take to the skies under a paraglider with an easy • Show Home Quality foot-launched backpack • Commercial/Residential model engine. Good • Interior/Exterior
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VJH AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP BEAT THE HST SALE All giftware (excluding stuffies, toys and Baby Cakes) 20 per cent off. We will also have a 40 per cent off bin. Sale runs through until June 30. See you there! THE GERMAN LADIES CHOIR OF CALGARY Proudly presented by the Edelweiss Society at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd. (behind Stussi Sport), June 30 at 7 p.m. Director: Anne Stollberg, pianist: Jeannie Park. The dynamic choir was founded in 1974 in Calgary. Their repertoire consists of traditional and contemporary songs, as well as venturing into other languages and cultures. Admission free. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Canada Day Open House July 1, noon to 4 p.m. Hot dog sale, awesome door prizes, all-Canadian Trivia Contest returns! Come out and celebrate Canada Day with us! No minors, please. VERNON LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST July 1 at the Vernon Farmers’ Market, Wesbild Centre parking lot, 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome! SPEC. OLYMPICS/VENTURE TRAINING GOLF TOURNEY Registration is now being taken for teams for the golf spectacular at Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club Executive course, July 2 and 3. Registration is $120 per foursome and includes admission to the Saturday night social and prizes galore. To register your team or get involved call Doug at 250-549-4498. SUMMERVILLE FESTIVAL IN CHERRYVILLE Join us July 3 for a day of music, drumming, dancing and fun for the whole family as we celebrate the summer season. Drumming workshop hosted by Art from the Heart offers a chance for young and old to be part of the making and playing of traditional drums with kids procession, and family jam (instruments provided). Live music, dancing and entertainment throughout the day in our beautiful marketplace. Grand-opening of our “Mountain Kids Creation Fort,” which offers a chance for children to come and enjoy nature crafts, song, dance, story and play. Along with an amazing line-up of vendors and a chance to win prizes, this is going to be a great event. The Cherryville Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cherryville Artisan Shop at 1187 Hwy 6. For more info contact Heather at 250547-6056 or e-mail farmersmarket@cherryville.net LEGO® MINDSTORMS® ARE HERE! Do you love things that crawl, roll, blink and buzz? This is your chance to design, assemble, and program the Lego® Mindstorm® NXT 2.0 robotics kit and complete exciting challenges. Join the fun this summer creating a robot that obeys your every command. July 5-9 (Mon – Fri), 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for 12 to 14-year-olds. Cost is $250 for OSC members; $275 for nonmembers For registration, call 250-545-3644. SPEND A WHILE ON THE NILE! Armstrong Seventh-day Adventist Church, July 5 to 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Vacation Bible School that will take kids on a journey back to ancient Egypt, without leaving our church! Find out what happened to Joseph as he went from Pharaoh’s prison to the palace. For more information, call 250-546-8267 or 546-8555. TUTORING IN READING/WRITING/MATH Vernon Learning Disabilities Association holds summer workshops, starting July 5 for Grades 2 to 7, $30 per hour, Monday through Thursday. To register, call 250-542-5033 and leave name/phone number.
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Celebrating with two nights of fun PETER KENDAL Special to The Morning Star
I wrote recently of our varied holidays in Brunei in the 1970s, but in addition at Shell we had two functions every year that, while not holidays, were well celebrated in the expatriate community. These were two decidedly nationalistic events that generated a good deal of friendly rivalry between the Shell employees who were of Dutch nationality and the rest of Shell who were mainly British but were lumped under the general heading of the Commonwealth. At a lesser level our Scottish Community Association in Brunei Shell included, as well as Scots, several other nationals such as Australians, Belgians, Chinese, French, and Swiss. Rather like the Sons of Scotland here in Vernon, we welcomed anyone with an interest in anything Scottish. But the two main rival groups held their respective annual celebrations of Dutch Night, close to the birthday of the Queen of the Netherlands, and Commonwealth Night sometime else in the middle of the year. Neither event had any particular pattern or structure. They depended on who was organizing the night and how creative they could be. Included might be songs,
skits, or comedy turns, but they were all mingled well with dancing and crowd participation. The only fixed item on each night was the singing of the appropriate national anthems for the Netherlands, the “Wilhelmus,” and for the rest of the world “God save the Queen.” The Dutch only sang the first two verses of their 15-verse anthem and the rest of us listened to or sung the first verse only of the three verses of the Commonwealth anthem. As the Dutch had a national costume they could display that if they had it. For the rest of us there we tended to go along with a suitable costume for the theme of Commonwealth Night for that year. One year this theme was the Floating Restaurants of Hong Kong (Hong Kong was then still run by the British) so some volunteers, including me, built a twostorey framework for the company swimming pool to represent one of Hong Kong’s famous floating restaurants. It was called the “Far Flung Floating Fish Finery.” Another year the theme was “A Night in Hong Kong,” which gave everybody an opportunity to dress in Chinese garb. This was particularly good for the wives, with many Chinese ladies in Shell to advise them on styles and authenticity. Because I
have always had an interest in things medieval (plus a wild imagination!) I decided to interpret the theme as “A Knight in Hong Kong.” So I made myself a suit of chain mail armour (it was really sackcloth for its rough texture sprayed with silver paint) and a helmet out of an old oil can (about eight or10 litres size) with crest. I painted Hong Kong’s coat-of-arms on a plywood shield, donned a crusader surcoat emblazoned with St. George’s cross, grasped my wooden battle-axe and I was ready for the fray! Lest you think that we Commonwealth members were unreasonably fixated on Hong Kong we did have other themes. But Hong Kong was one of our “local” shopping destinations being only about 1,000 miles away (Singapore was the other, only 800 miles away) and most Shell folks knew the place. These two events occupied only one night each, although the preparations such as the making of costume and decorations took time and no little skill and ingenuity. It also gave the two main nations in the Shell group of companies an opportunity to try to out do each other in a friendly rivalry by providing an enjoyable entertainment that benefited everyone.
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Belize culture is drummed up locally JESSICA SCHWITEK Morning Star Staff
The soulful sounds and rhythms of the Garifuna and Creole culture are making their way through the Okanagan. Belizean drummer Mark Welch is sharing his passion with British Columbia, travelling around the province, teaching people how to make and play the drums of his people. “I am bringing my culture into Vernon and B.C.,” said Welch. The Garifuna drum, used mainly to play Punta music, is a ceremonial tradition in Welch’s native Belize. But he and Angela Roy, event co-ordinator and co-artist with his company Art From the Heart, think that the Okanagan will be very receptive to it. “There’s a strong drumming community here,” said Roy, founder of Vernon’s Expression studio. Especially within the aboriginal communities, she added. “There’s a drum in every culture.” Roy met Welch while travelling in Belize, and was captivated by the strength and beauty of Garifuna drumming. “I thought they were amazing,” said Roy. And she knew that the people back home would feel the same way. So she invited Welch to come back with her and share his talent at some of the local festivals.
Last summer he participated in the Okanagan Rhythm Festival in Kelowna, and this summer he will have a vendor booth at the Komasket Music Festival. “I’m just adding another type of drumming and drum circles to the festivals here,” said Welch. “We want to get people acquainted with this kind of drum. We will not give up, whatever it takes.”
“I’m just adding another type of drumming and drum circles to the festivals here.” — Mark Welch Although Belizean drumming in any form is a rarity in this part of the world, it is gaining a bit of notoriety. There was a group in Vancouver this past winter performing during the Olympics. “I’m hoping to expand all over the world,” said Welch. And he is starting with Canada. Welch offers a variety of services relating to his art. He is a performer, a teacher, an artisan, and he offers repairs and tuning for a variety of drums, a service that can be difficult to find in the area. He can perform at an event, create a one-of-a-kind drum, fix up a previously purchased drum, or for a more interactive experi-
ence, Welch offers workshops that allow participants to make their own drums. “In two hours you can walk away with your own drum,” said Roy. “It’s pretty cool.” Welch’s Garifuna drums are made from scratch with organic materials (mahogany logs and goat skin), both local and imported, and take him about a day to make depending on the size. But for his workshops he has all the elements prepared so each participant can assemble their very own drum in a shorter time and put their own creative twist on it by carving or painting the outside. While participants work on their drums, Welch indulges his storytelling side and tells them about the history of his people who were slave migrants, and the significance of drumming to his culture. After that, Welch offers free lessons, and invites the group to join in on a drumming circle. “It’s a very spiritual thing,” he said. This is the second year he has come to Canada, and Roy is pleasantly surprised at how well his work has been received so far. In addition to Komasket, Welch will have a booth at the Cherryville Farmers Market’s Summerville festival event July 3. With the exception of some out-of-town festivals and performances, Welch will be in Vernon all
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Belizean drummer Mark Welch plays his Garafuna drums in his outdoor workshop in Vernon. Welch offers seminars where guests can make their own drums and learn how to play them. summer and is available for workshops, performances, and drum maintenance. For more information on Welch and his drums, or for a list of sched-
uled appearances, go to www.mccaribbeandrums.com. To inquire about his services call 250-212-7594, or e-mail him at info@mccaribbeandrums.com.
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Fans can love every minute of it when Loverboy plays Vernon’s MotoPlex Speedway and Event Park, July 30.
Those tired from working for the weekend can fish out their tight, red leather pants and headband for some fist pumping fun when Canadian rock legends Loverboy take the stage at the MotoPlex Speedway and Event Park July 30. The ‘80s icons will be turning loose for one night only at the newly-named track, which last month hosted an all-day music festival with headliners Marianas Trench. Driven by the powerful vocals of Mike Reno, the relentless rock groove of lead guitarist Paul Dean, bassist Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve (replacing Scott Smith who died in tragic boating accident in 2000), keyboardist Doug Johnson and drummer Matt Frenette, Loverboy has built its reputation on stage, bringing the energy from their radio hits to coliseum-rousing excitement.
In 1980, Loverboy introduced themselves to the world with their self-titled debut album and quickly became one of North America’s, and MTV’s, most popular rock bands. From 1980 through 1987, Loverboy garnered four multiplatinum albums and numerous international gold albums. Their tours sold out arenas and stadiums nationwide, and their hit singles (Turn Me Loose, Working for the Weekend, The Kid is Hot Tonight, Lovin’ Every Minute of It...) came one after another, and went on to become the anthems and party songs of an entire generation of rock concert going fans. Loverboy kicks off the August long weekend auto racing events at the Vernon MotoPlex. As of press time, ticket information for the show had not been released, but single day, VIP and weekend passes are expected to go on sale soon.
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Arts Vernon’s SonReal keeps the light shining Morning Star Staff
Vernon-raised hip hop artist SonReal (real name Aaron Hoffman) isn’t one to rest on his laurels. After releasing his sophomore album, The Stroll, late last year, he’s back with another studio project, The Lightyear Mixtape. SonReal drops by his hometown July 9, along with DJ Rich-A, to release the tape with a live show at MoeJoes’s Night Club. “(Our) last show had an attendance of approx. 400 so this is going to be a big event,” he said about his last CD release party for The Stroll, which took place in Vernon last November. Available as a free download all over the web, The Lightyear Mixtape should reach new listeners who haven’t had the chance to experience SonReal’s diverse style of hip hop. With production from some of Canada’s most well-known producers, and a reinvented sound and swagger, SonReal says the release is, undeniably, his best work to date. A singer, rapper, writer, producer, and engineer, SonReal has been labeled one of hiphop’s newest prodigies. He’s been a fea-
ers and industry types. Joining SonReal on his current tour is DJ Rich-A, a Whistlerbased DJ whose mash up of old/new music has earned him reputable gigs such as 2008’s Pemberton Festival (headlined by Jay-Z and
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Vernon-raised hip hop artist SonReal is back on the road with a new record. He stops at Vernon’s MoeJoe’s Night Club to release The Lightyear Mixtape July 9. tured artist on one of the country’s prominent hip hop sites, HipHopCanada.com, and has received accolades from fellow artists such as Classified, who gave The Stroll a thumbs up, saying, “his singing is really standing out; (I’m) really feeling what he’s about.” With the release of his debut album, Good Morning, SonReal created an online buzz across Canada, with many downloading his songs. He also gained some international recogni-
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The first class of writing and publishing students at Okanagan College are getting ready to graduate in Vernon Monday. Okanagan College is celebrating the achievements of 164 graduates in Vernon at the fourth of five convocation ceremonies this month. Among those graduates is Darbi Fawcett, who is one the first graduates of the college’s writing and publishing diploma program. Fawcett enrolled in the inaugural program in 2008 after graduating from Salmon Arm Secondary School. An Enderby resident, Fawcett was interested in pursuing an education in writing and publishing and upon hearing about Okanagan College’s new program, was among the first to register. “The writing and publishing program was my first choice,” said check out
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designed her own book from start to finish. “I prepared the content, designed the layout and cover and really understand the process,” she said. “In my second year I learned how to build a website and am able to transfer those skills anywhere.” What struck Fawcett as the most beneficial part of the program was the close interaction she had with instructors, each of whom had a deep working knowledge of writing and publishing. “The instructors in this program have so much real world experience,” she said. “They have done everything they are teaching us and that makes a big difference because they know how to help us avoid mistakes and can impart their knowledge in a really useful way.” Students graduating from the writing and publishing program will be recognized alongside a host of other gradu-
Fawcett. “I love books and was searching for a way to further my education and explore my passion in the field. Okanagan College was the best option because I could commute to the Vernon campus while living at home and saving some money.” The two-year, fulltime program ran Fawcett through her paces. The first year of the arts program concentrates heavily on all forms of writing with an emphasis on creative writing. The first year also gives a background in business to reflect the nature of the publishing industry. The second-year curriculum includes a variety of professional projects, which students can use as part of a creative portfolio. “It’s my goal to work in a publishing house one day and this program really prepared me well,” said Fawcett, who in her second year
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Travelling across B.C. to recycle oil JESSICA SCHWITEK Morning Star Staff
Two Vancouver university students are travelling the province to make sure people are disposing of their used oil properly. Katya Kirsh and Michelle Haaf, who are part of the B.C. Used Oil Management Association, can be seen in a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta in communities all the way up to Fort St. John. “We’re trying to hit 480 sites this summer,” said Haaf during a recent stop in Vernon. In the province, there are about 500 sites where people can bring their used oil for recycling. The only way to safely dispose of used oil products is to bring it to one of these sites. Kirsh and Haaf are spreading the message that “a single drop of motor oil can contaminate one million drops of clean water.” “So every drop of oil makes a difference,” said Haaf. They will be attending events like car shows, and speaking to municipal government officials to help make sure that every drop is taken care of. Currently in B.C., 77 per cent of all oil, 98 percent of oil filters, and 81 per cent of oil containers are returned for safe disposal. Although that is one of the best rates in Canada, Kirsh and Haaf say they want to make it 100 per cent across the board. “We’re just trying to raise awareness,” said Kirsh. The B.C. Used Oil Management Association, as well as its ambassador program that Kirsh and Haaf are operating under, is funded by the environmental handling charge which is added to the purchase
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Michelle Haaf (left) and Katya Kirsh are touring B.C. in their 2010 Volkswagen Jetta to promote the used oil material recycling program. of oil products including filters and containers. “All that money goes into programs like ours,” said Kirsh.
There are five places in Vernon that participate in the program. They are Canadian Tire, The Great Canadian Oil Change, Sanderson Service, Vernon Dodge Jeep and
Bannister Chevrolet Oldsmobile. Consumers can drop off their used oil products during regular business hours at any of these five locations for free.
Carrington Place adds an additional 71 units Morning Star Staff
A Vernon seniors’ residence is celebrating its recent expansion. Seventy-one new seniors living suites have been built adjacent to the existing Carrington Place Seniors Community on 23rd Street. Carrington Place, owned and operated by Chartwell Seniors Housing, was initially built in 2002, but Donna Marasco, senior vice-president, says there has been
“We are excited about creating more options for the seniors’ community in Vernon.” — Donna Marasco a demand for additional suites in Vernon. “Chartwell Seniors Housing has established itself as a provider
of choice of high quality, progressive residential services and we are excited about creating more options for the seniors’ commu-
nity in Vernon,” said Marasco. With the new 71 suites, Carrington Place consists of 143 suites. “Carrington Place will continue to provide a variety of lifestyle and housing choices for seniors living in and surrounding Vernon including supportive and assisted living options,” said Marasco. A grand re-opening ceremony will take place Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. and it will include a ribbon-
cutting ceremony, refreshments and entertainment throughout the afternoon. Participating in the event will be Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster and Vernon Coun. Shawn Lee, as well as the owners, management and residents of Carrington Place. Chartwell Seniors Housing is a Canadian company with offices located in Vancouver and Mississauga, Ont.
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future.” There will be a number of categories represented at the event, including a Judge’s Choice award for best of show. Judging criteria includes how well the project compliments the area or meets a specific need within the community, unique design and architectural features, and any environmentally friendly, green or build smart characteristics. Nominations must be received by OMREB on or before Monday, Aug. 16. Eligible projects can be self-nominated. Nomination forms are available at www.omreb.com. OMREB’s commercial zone executives will select a panel of independent judges for the awards, with adjudication to commence once nominations are closed. Nominees will be featured in a souvenir program distributed at the event, and winners will be announced in the media following the event.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Canada recently announced a $1 million contribution by the Boston Pizza Foundation. The Boston Pizza Foundation Artificial Pancreas Fund will support research and clinical trials related to the artificial pancreas, a device, which, when fully developed, would be the first automated system available on the market to dispense insulin based on real-time changes in blood sugar levels, helping people better manage Type 1 diabetes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of us at Boston Pizza are pleased our gift will help this breakthrough research dramatically improve the daily lives of millions of people who suffer from Type 1 diabetes,â&#x20AC;? says Cheryl Treliving, executive director of the Boston Pizza Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This donation and the millions of dollars the Boston Pizza Foundation has contributed to JDRF since 2001 fit perfectly with our mission to directly improve the health and well-being of children and families across Canada.â&#x20AC;? More than 300,000 Canadians live with Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease which strikes children and adults suddenly, leaving them depen-
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business. No details have been missed, including the remote-controlled bidet, the electronic curtains and endless selections of edgy atmospheric music to choose from. Prague Castle, representing a very different economic time and sensibility, looms over the city from its hill across the Vltava River. Below, the Little Quarter, a neighbourhood of baroque architecture speaks of former riches. Renaissance, Art Nouveau, cubist and neoclassical buildings jumble together throughout the city. Ugly box-like towers are inserted here and there, a reminder of the aesthetic insensibilities of the communists. In the Jewish quarter, synagogues and museums are testament to the death of so many Jews. Like the Buddha, the buildings remain as stoic witnesses to the waves of occupation, terrorism, dominations and democracies. Tourists rush about, shopping and dining and believing that this, this is the way it is. But Lada and his fellow citizens keep a watchful eye. This is only how it is…right now. Colleen Friesen is with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent travel article syndicate.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Usually you’re your own person and have little interest in what others think about what you’re doing. Today, however, approval could be important to you, even in some small way.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Although this may normally be a day of rest for you, the industrious mood you’re in could encourage you to take on that big project you’ve been putting off. It might be now or never.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Spending some time with a friend might take the edge off of a serious situation that’s been dogging your heels. It’ll be just the break you need, and is likely to do you a lot of good. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) There will be nothing more important to you than your family and loved ones. You’ll put their needs first and help out in any way that you can, even if it means giving up your own plans. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Take advantage of any opportunity you get to have that serious discussion you’ve been hankering to get at with a friend. Chances are it will work out far better than you ever thought. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) The ability to handle your resources could be surprisingly good at this juncture. For reasons you can’t explain, you’ll put spontaneous spending on the back burner and make only careful purchases. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) It isn’t unreasonable for you not to allow others to impose upon your time or waste your precious hours. Today is likely to be a perfect example of you controlling those you’re with and how long you’re with them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) In order for you to be productive and feel good about yourself, you will need to finish each and every task you tackle. Take on one job at a time and finish it before moving on.
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JOHNSON It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother Agnes Alma â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joâ&#x20AC;? Johnson on June 22, 2010. Jo is survived by her loving family, three sons and one daughter, Dwain (Anita) of Surrey, Keith (Chris) of Vernon, Cherie Annand of Vernon and Lloyd (Kit) of Delta, eight grandchildren, David, Aimee (Jeff) Williams, Sheena, Amber Johnson, Sarah, Megan Annand, and Brett, Mark Johnson. Jo was predeceased by her loving husband Clarence of forty years in 1987. Jo was born and raised in Beaver Mines, Alberta. Earned a teaching degree at the U. of A. and taught school throughout Alberta until marrying Clarence and starting their family in Wembley. They moved to Valemount, B.C. in 1954 and ran a lumber business until moving to Vernon in 1965. Jo taught at Coldstream and BX Elementary Schools and for a while operated The Trophy House until her retirement in 1975. Jo was very active in the community volunteering at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Shubert Centre and Trinity United Church. Jo loved a good visit and in earlier years she and Clarence spent many hours visiting and square dancing with friends up and down the Okanagan Valley. Jo also loved to travel; so much so, that family were often asking, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone know where Mom is?â&#x20AC;? She traveled extensively in Western Canada and internationally, in her view travel was an education. Jo also spent many summer days at the family cabin on Okanagan Lake. She had a strong interest in her grandchildren, their social circle, their well being and above all their education. She expected the best from her children and supported all their endeavors. She will be missed by all who knew her. A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday June 30th, 2010 at 1:30 PM from the Trinity United Church with Reverend Bob Thompson ofďŹ ciating. Cremation. A reception will follow in the Trinity United Church Hall. Those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Jo may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon c/o # 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. The family would like to thank the staff at Noric House who, over the past year, kindly and compassionately cared for Jo. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME (542-4333).
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Siegmund - Courtney Jayne June 3, 1994 - June 9, 2010
It is with great sadness and a profound sense of loss that the family of Courtney Siegmund announces her tragic and sudden passing in Fort Nelson, BC at the age of 16. Courtney was loved by a large extended family and many, many friends. She spent her Âżnal day on earth doing what she loved: hanging out with friends and puppy Lilly by the river on a beautiful late spring day. Courtney is survived by her mother Meredith White (Jim), her father, Michael Siegmund (Noreen), Siblings; Jordan, Keatan, Madison, Rowan, Duncan, Christine, Alicia & Michael. Grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services were held June 15, 2010 in Fort Nelson. There will be an Open House in Courtneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor in which the Family invites Friends and Neighbors to share memories of her Life. Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 2 - 4 pm at #6 1700 Deleenheer Road Vernon, BC. Phone: 250-545-1692
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We regret to announce the death of Walker Sangster on June 2, 2010, at Gateby Place in Vernon at the age of 92 years. Walker was predeceased by his wife Kay, daughter Marilyn and granddaughter Tasha. He is survived by his daughter Maureen (Phil) Soichuk and son Keith (Debbie) Sangster; two grandchildren, Bryan (Ami) Roberts and Tim Soichuk; two great grandchildren, Liam and Finnley Roberts; and his sister Audrey Kines, all of Vernon; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, June 29 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Thompson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Walker may be made to the Navy League Cadets of Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Okanagan, PO Box 375, Vernon, BC V1T 6M3.
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Elizabeth (Betty) Pierce (nee Donaldson) Was born on February 9, 1917 in Drumheller, Alberta. The character of her strong Scottish heritage was forged on the Prairies, and reďŹ ned over the last sixty years living in Vernon. As a girl and young woman, she was a talented athlete on the tennis courts and softball diamond, pitching for the Morrin Flyers when they won the Alberta Championship in 1937. On May 5, 1943 Betty married Charlie (deceased) in Vancouver where she was working for Boeing, assembling aircraft. The next day Charlie joined the RCAF. They moved to Vernon in 1949 where they raised their family, Carolynn (Len Strilchuk), Don (Liz), Lorraine (Brian Cockburn), and George (Heather). In Vernon Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of sports continued, when she could ďŹ nd the time, in the curling rink and on the golf course. Over the years she helped raise money for and donated to many charities, including the Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March of Dimes and The Cancer Society. She nurtured a ďŹ&#x201A;ourishing garden year after year. She loved to play bridge, and has had many good and cherished friendships. She will be missed by her four children and their spouses, her ten grandchildren: Tracy (Mike Stussi), Kim & Todd (Kelli Sullivan) Strilchuk; Jeff (Paulina Niechcial), Sarah & Greg Cockburn; Lara & Matt Pierce; and Jana & Mark Pierce, as well as four greatgrandchildren: Scott & Meghan Stussi, and Cole & Connor Strilchuk; her two brothers, Tom and Len Donaldson, as well as many nieces and nephews. She had one sister, Celia Merritt (deceased). Services will be held at The Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 30, at 10:00 am. Donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, or The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Darrell Brewer on Wednesday, June 23rd at the age of 47. Darrell was born in Vernon, B.C. after spending a number of years in Cashmere, Washington with his family he moved back to Vernon, B.C. Hoppy was a life-time Logger, he left us doing a job that he has loved since he was 16 years old...working in the bush. Hoppy is survived by his children Scott (Nikki), Julie-Anne and Bobbie Brewer; partner Marie Tonasket-Denomee; Mother Darline Brewer; Brother Arnie Brewer; Cindy (Jake); Molly (Clint) and Jenny (Richard) Louis Jr.; numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Extended Family. He will be lovingly remember by his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;favouriteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nieces and nephews: Erica (Dion), Katie and Dixon Louis; Cory (Stephanie), Jonathan (Louise), Erin Brewer and Jessica Jack. His great nieces and nephews: Alyssa, Ethan, Damien Brewer and Logan Jack-Patry, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter which niece or nephew was around...they were ALL his favourite. Hoppy had continued a very unique friendship with Karen Babiuk and Sherry-Ann Louis those memories will always be cherished. He was pre-deceased by his Father, Lloyd â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Scottyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and daughter Cheryl Amy; Grand-parents Ernest and Dorothy Oppenheimer, Ernest Brewer his ďŹ rst wife Emily. Uncles: Casey, Joseph, Ernest Jr., Marcus and Alec Oppenheimer and Percy Brewer, Aunts: Nora, Tex, Rose and Ginger Oppenheimer, Geraldine Schroeder and Janie Marchand Hoppy started his Logging career along side his Dad and brother Chummy with Ohashi Brothers Logging out of Lumby. He later moved back to Washington State to work with his Dad at Norman Brothers Logging (Bud & Ray Norman). Through hard work and his tenacious spirit he started his own Company, Darrell Brewer Logging and continued the family tradition, where his son Scotty, brother Chummy and nephew Cory and life-long friends Ben Oppenheimer, John â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jack and John Tonasket worked by his side. Hoppy always had a ready smile and a quick â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;responseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for everyone. A wake will take place at the home of his Mother Darline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 89 Round Lake Road, Armstrong, B.C. For Funeral Service Arrangements please call 1-250-546-2608 We were very fortunate to have you in our lives....you will forever be in our hearts and prayers....
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The LB Chapman Construction Ltd, working on behalf of the City of Vernon will be working in the intersection of 31st Ave and 32nd Street as noted below. The work involves installation of storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins and new road works including asphalt, curb, gutter and sidewalks. The work is scheduled for the weeks of June 21 to July 5, 2010 and will be completed between the hours of 7:00pm to 7:00am.
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EXPERIENCED DINING ROOM SERVERS REQUIRED. 3006-28TH Ave. Vernon
A United Church Camp for children, req’s an Assistant Director w/OFA level 3. Phone 250-546-8105 or apply online www.mackenziecamp.com
ATTN: 33 Overweight People needed. We pay you for pounds you lose on our program. 1-877-677-9891 (Dawn)
Casual employment for vet tech or professional animal care person (cats) 542-0743
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ARE you energetic with a smile & enjoy people? A new healthy/Green focused Coffee House desires you to join the team. Positions open: Manager; Assistant Managers; Bakers; Food Prep & Front Counter Personnel. Requirements; Foodsafe level 1; Positive Thinking; Great attitude; Environmentally caring & trainable. Exp.assetts: Coffee/Smoothie; Food Prep; Customer Service; Send resume to PO Box 21030, Vernon BC, V1T 9T7
is accepting resumés for a part-time
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CARETAKER required for horse property near Chase. On-site accommodation plus hourly wage. Exp req’d with fencing, irrigation farm equipment, building & yard maintenance and horses. Pls fax responses to: 1-403-931-3295.
Employment opportunity part and full time positions. Applicants must be 19 or older. (Shift Work - includes nights and weekends)
Reception / Office Assistant
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On the job training offered Food Safe preferred for Concession
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Greater Vernon Recreation 3310-37 Ave Vernon BC V1T 2Y5
Hip Hop, Country Two-Step & Six-Step Dance Instructors Wanted An enthusiastic instructor is needed for Recreation Services’ three very popular Hip Hop programs. The programs are for participants ages 5 to adult and run during the fall, winter, and spring sessions. As well, Recreation Service’s is currently looking for a TwoStep & Six-Step instructor for adult programs that run in the fall and winter. Please contact Mike at 250-550-3669 or drop off resume to the Recreation Centre or the Wesbild Centre before July 15th.
Please fax resume to 250-542-1631 Or email to fairweather@shawcable.com
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
historic o’keefe ranch POSITION AVAILABLE – JOIN OUR TEAM GRADE 12 / UNIVERSITY SUMMER STUDENT We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and customer service driven applicant. The position involves giving tours and contributing to the maintenance and cleaning of artifacts and site. 35 hours per week weekends possible. Submit resume to manager@okeeferanch.ca.
Sales... Are you looking for a new career with an unlimited opportunity for advancement? Would you like to be recognized as a professional salesperson in one of the country’s leading automobile dealerships? If so, our salespeople earn an excellent income and enjoy the benefits of working with a successful and progressive dealership.
Westpro engineers and supplies mineral processing equipment worldwide and is currently seeking an energetic and qualified person to fill the following position:
PRODUCTION ADMIN ASSISTANT Duties include: providing assistance to procurement and project management departments, report preparation and scheduling, assist in equipment manual preparation, general office duties. Candidate must be able to work independently, be detail oriented, and have strong organization and communication skills. Proficient in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Diploma or Degree in Business Administration an asset. This is a full-time position at our Vernon office. Send Resumes with references to: Jobs@westpromachinery.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
If you’re currently a professional in automobile sales or if you’re serious about a career change and are looking for the training and guidance that are essential for long term success - we’d like to talk to you. Contact: Brian Westwell, General Sales Manager 4607 27th St., Vernon, BC V1T 4Y8 • 250-545-2261 bw@vernondodge.com
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We can help Free consultation in Vernon Call Leah Crawford Estate Manager, MNP 778-475-5678 2903-35th Ave. Proposal Administrator & Trustee in Bankruptcy Non Resident Office 110-1628 Dickson Ave. Kelowna - Resident Office DENTAL RECEPTIONIST F/T required for Vernon office. Dentrix. Experience pref. Email resume to dr.ogasawara@hotmail.com DO YOU have 10h/week you’d like to make productive? Work from home. $1500/mo. www.naturalfreedom.net ENDERBY Medical Clinic requires an individual to work M-F 1-4pm & occasional Sat. & holiday relief. Medical office exp. not required but general office exp. would be an asset. Please fax resume to: 250838-9363 by July 1 Experienced Line Cooks, full-time. Apply within. Bring resume to 2916 30th Ave. Vernon. FAMILY cleaning business looking for mature reliable individual, own transportation a must, PT working into FT, please send resume robinsexecutivecleaning@hotmail.com
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ESTABLISHED underground construction company requires highly skilled professional pipe layers, equipment operators ,superintendents & 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,
Horse Training facility requires an Assistant. Duties are feeding, stall cleaning, barn clean up, grooming, saddling, possibly some riding. Must have experience with horses. Supply references. 1bdrm apartment included in wage. Reply to Box #25 C/o The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Journeyman Painter wanted. for Vernon project. Min. 5 yrs experience, drivers licence, must be able to work independently and in a team environment. 250-372-9923 or email resume to rneil2@shaw.ca Mature, reliable & honest p/t 16hrs, full serve CSR needed. 2 days/week. Position to start in mid July. See Ashlea at Vernon Husky Market 32nd St. PHYSICALLY fit summer help, prefer drivers license. Located Spall Ind. Park. Phone 250-569-4036. PT & FT ECE w/infant toddler, wages plus benefits, call in confidence 250-550-4471. PUT YOUR COMPUTER to work @ home! FREE info=>www.provensolutionsonline.com RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED for a mortgage brokerage/multi-tenant building. No mortgage exp. necessary but reception exp. an asset. Apply in person to: 3300 34th Ave, Vernon
Get paid to exercise Earn money part time for walking exercise. Ideal for seniors. Vehicle required getting to work locations. Call Tom 250-5034659. Great job & wages. Home support worker required, no certificate needed, training provided. 250-379-2951. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca
WE WANT YOU!
Wearabouts clothing and gear store in Vernon are seeking
FULL/PART TIME POSITIONS Customer service oriented. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, independent and team oriented, this is for you. Outdoor lifestyle individuals preferred. Training provided. Please bring resume and cover letter to:
4400 - 32nd St., Vernon Square
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PLANNING ASSISTANT (Full Time - Temporary) Immediately to December 23, 2010 Competition #: 52-COV-10 Closing Date: Internal Applicants - June 30, 2010 External Applicants - July 8, 2010 Rate of Pay: $35.19 per hour (as per CUPE, Local 626, Vernon Civic Employees Collective Agreement) Band: 14 — Schedule A (as per CUPE, Local 626, Vernon Civic Employees Collective Agreement) Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, Hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm -------------------------------Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for complete job descriptions and method of application.
Career Opportunities Nixon Wenger is the largest law firm in the North Okanagan offering flexible hours, competitive salaries, and great benefits including RRSP contributions. We provide interesting work in a positive and supportive environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. Join this well-established and growing law firm for a dynamic and rewarding career. For a list of current job postings, please visit the Careers page on our website: www.nixonwenger.com or contact Theresa Jones, Office Manager by phone or email: tj@nixonwenger.com
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Relief night attendant req’d for retirement residence. Drop resume off weekdays 8am-4pm. 2829 34th Street, Vernon. REQ. IMM, Egypt style cuisine cook, min.1yr exp, FT/Perm, $14/hr. Resumes to Margherita Cafe, 3010 30th Ave, Vernon BC, V1T 2B9, or Fax 250-275-2596. Require Careaid who lives in Vernon to work in private residence, female / non-smoker need only respond. (250)5585148, Resume 250-558-5285 Secretary-Receptionist 3 days/week. Duties include basic book-keeping, word processing, accounts payable & receiving, etc. Solid computer skills mandatory, (MS Vista). Good knowledge of MS Word & Excel required. Please deliver resume to William Maddox BC Land Surveyor 3500 30th Street, Vernon. Seymour Arm Hotel is looking for Line cooks & waitress, serving it right required. 250-803-8765 SUMMER help wanted, beach concessions. Prefer experience. Email resume to kinandkal@hotmail.com Supervisor Chef wanted specialized in Japanese and Korean Cuisine. Must speak English, Korean and Japanese. Reply to email:diggerdo@shaw.ca The Self Employment Program may help you start your own business. Unemployed people can call NOEES at 250-545-0585 or emailpatricia@noees.com for information. El eligibility criteria will apply. Funded in whole or part through the Canada- British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement. WANTED Immed. Authentic East Indian Food cooks min. 3yr exp. FT/Perm $14/hr. Also kitchen helpers w/basic exp. in cooking, some Filipino dishes, FT/Perm $11.50/hr. The Palace Restaurant Vernon BC. Fax resume to: 250-503-0789 WANTED: Serious Dieters for Weight Loss Challenge! 1-877-737-DIET/dietmagicresults@shaw.ca
Medical/Dental
DAY HIRES Skilled and Unskilled Labourers available for both BUSINESSES and RESIDENTIAL “Seasonal Pickers, Landscaping & Yard Maintenance Skilled Trades People”
Contact Steve 250-542-4041 Complete Renovations, Repairs or updates to your home. I have 20yrs exp. in construction. I am also a journeyman Electrician, quality work at an affordable price, so I can save you money. (250)838-0268, 250-868-7334 DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449 Full size pick up avail. $15/hr or by the job, anything anytime 7am-9pm 7days 250-558-0796 HANDYMEN SERVICES Home, Mechanical, & Lawnmower repairs (Small engines) Reno’s, Window cleaning, pressure washing, ODD Jobs, dump runs. 250-550-9099 Lawn & Yard maintenance. Small renovation jobs & house repair. We build decks, railings, stairs, fences etc. No job to small so give us a call. Kevin 250-307-0157. Will clean up your junk scrap iron, dead batteries, etc. Call us first, 250-546-2416, Russ.
required for Dr. Gary Wessels’ bustling and cheerful downtown Vernon office. Minimum 2 years of dental experience required. Please send resume in MS word format to dent026@shawcable.com
Trades, Technical
NOW HIRING Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd. has expanded our operation to the Interior of British Columbia. This development is very exciting to us and we trust that it will be beneficial for you as well. Currently we are looking for individuals interested in joining our team at all levels of our trade. Please forward your resume to: info@daryl-evans.com 604-525-6830 (fax)
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PREMIUM GRANITE SALE. Granite counters starting at $2495. Great quality, Great price, Great service. Professonal removals & installation. WCB Insur’d, All Major Credit Cards. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-763-8303, 250-870-1577 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 FENCE POST Installation, Excavating, Trenching, & Brush Cleaning. Great rates. No transport fee. Free Estimates. 250-308-5403.
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Computer Services
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In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
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Feed & Hay
Pets
Antiques / Vintage
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Grass hay, $5/bale. 250-5490441. *HAY SALES GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
3/4 Border collie x blue heeler pups 7 females, 5 males. Both working parents. 1st shots, dewormed. $300 Call 558-7288
Cast iron 5-toed claw leg bath tub, made 16 Aug 1909. Brown enameled coal fired heater, like new. Combination 3spd record player, 8 track tape, cassette, radio c/w 4 speakers & records. Enderby 250-832-7506 or 250-8046735 1pm-4pm daily.
2250/yard C.O.D. 250-558-8822 or 250-542-9394
Livestock
LAWN PARCHED...we will replace it with Landscape rock, cloth and edging. Please call 250-275-3058 or email bmdev@shaw.ca for an estimate. 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
Trails End Farrier Service
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Rubbish Removal ✔✔✔ 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 DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449
Tree Services
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Cheap danger tree removal by Certified faller. 250-838-6229 or 250-804-5113
Boarding
Financial Services
Reduce Debt
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Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
35YRS EXP. Plumbing, carpentry, electrical, reno’s, & moldings. Wilf 250-938-9392. A1 Lawn Cut, DUMP RUNS, YARD CLEAN UP, MOVING. Paul (250)550-4256 Caregiver for Elderly, experienced and references available, (250)307-8965
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
• Virus clean-up • Windows tune-up • Data Recovery • Networking • On-site Service
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Home Improvements
Laird Gordon CertiÀed Journeyman Farrier PH: 250-379-2578 CELL: 250-540-4221
Angus Bulls,top A.I.bloodlines, semen tested, ready to work. 250-838-6032. Board for 2-Horses, North BX, $125/horse, Self feed, Tack room, Shelter, Hay storage. 250-545-8081. “My Cola Gold” 9yr Old Palomino mare, registered American Quarter Horse. Cutting horse 15 1/2 hands. Suitable best to an experienced rider. “Billy” quarter horse 9yrs old. Barrel, and hymkana 16 hands, good with older children and adults. Contact Susan (250)545-9546 VALLEYWIDE MEATS BC insp.30 slaughter plant Processes all livestock Call to book your animals (250)838-7980 Enderby, BC
Multi-poo puppies, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready to go, $600. (250)540-2780 Pekingese pug chihuahua cross puppies, 4-males, $600 each. (250)546-0325 Stunningly beautiful exotic Bangle kittens 4 sale, exc/temperament. (250)542-0743 Tellington Ttouch Training for companion animals, offers positive solutions for fear, anxiety, aggression, etc. based problems. Individual sessions. Call 250-260-3109
Phone 542-7203
www.vernonanimalcare.com
Livestock
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
250-938-0868
classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com Help Wanted
GREAT Dane Pups, 1st shots, & dewormed. Ready to go July 10. $800. 250-546-4098
Trinity Sheperds has rescue dogs (Sheperds) needing good homes. $250 for costs spayed or neutered. All shots. Acreage homes preferred. 250-547-9763.
Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Livestock
Help Wanted
Cute Cairn Terrier cross puppies, healthy & happy, $350 each. (250)547-2433
ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Pets
Horse Boarding, Coldstream, close to Kal Park trails & riding club, shelter/pasture/riding arena/corral. (250)545-0357
Classifieds Work!
BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class Aug 12. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322
TRINITY SHEPERDS 5th generation, long & medium coated Sheperd pups. Blk, Blk & tan, red or brown sables, ivory, straight backs, old world style. 10wks. All shots. Health cards. Wormed. View parents & geneology tree. $500. Lots of references. 250-547-9763.
2-LINX Point Siamese kittens, 6wks old, ready to go, $100 each. (250)546-3798 CKC Reg yellow & black Lab pups, 1st shots, 3-male, ready now, $800. 250-308-8138
Wood Flooring, Log Siding, Log Cabins, Decking, Fencing & T&G U Joint. www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388
AUSTRALIAN Shephard/ Border Collie pups. Red Merle, Blue Merle & Tri-Colored. $500. 250-769-6795
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Delivering the newspaper is a great form of exercise. What better way The to burn calories, enjoy the outdoors, and make a bit of extra cash. Consider being an independent adult carrier for The Morning Star. You will earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood.
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Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 A1 Fridge $250, Washer $150, Dryer $100, etc. Others, warrantied, delivery avail. 250-549-6042. AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! Hi. It’s Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer. $250. Dryer. $100. 250549-3781. Washer & Dryer, great working cond $250 (250)308-9642
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Farm Equipment 2-NH balers #278 & #285, NH Swather #489. Field ready. 250-546-3205. 855 MF Baler; #10 MF Baler; 4’ PTD Howard rotortiller; 500 gal fuel tank & Att.; 8’ X 16’ “H” steel 3/8x4x4 cattle guard; 1 ton Cap. Livestock grain feeder; 3 tons/hr grain roller PTO; Grain Aieger & Conveyor; 16’ seed drill-grain, hayseed, fertilizer; 1 ton fertilizer & spreader; 10’ roller packer; 440 John Deere Crawler; Bale elevator; Hay forks; Welder & Acetylene torches; 14’ double desks. Call 1 (250)992-2294 WANTED: Used small tractor w/front end loader. 250-5497381 ask for Leo.
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Erik 250-545-9345 • eriklocke@telus.net
WATER SYSTEMS
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Laursen Electric Commercial Residential Service New Construction & Renovations Licenced, Bonded & Insured
250-550-7900
Call Chris @ Vernon: 250 307-7173 Mabel Lake: 250 838-2242
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
OKANAGAN WELL & PUMP SERVICE
Sales, service & installation
“Water When You Need It” Kelly Desjardins
250-550-5553
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Ph: 307-0387
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Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
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back filling rock walls general excavation landscaping preparation skidsteer services shrub and brush removal driveway prep Owner/Operator Gord Kennedy â&#x20AC;˘ Email: gordiek@telus.net â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 250-308-7373
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CALL: 250-306-0673
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REFERENCES AVAILABLE
Call Bill:
250-938-3877 Concrete Supplied Placed and Finished
North Okanagan
PAINTING
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8102 Highland Place, Vernon
30 Years Experience. Seniors Discounts! Fully Insured. Serving Vernon & area since 2005
Serving Homeowners Since 1977
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SPECIALIZING IN ALUMINIUM & STAINLESS PRODUCTS & REPAIR
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- Decorative Concrete Specialists - Concrete Staining & Engraving - Trowel & Stamp Overlays - Epoxy Floors & Much More!
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Keith 250-307-3949
CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
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- Custom Fencing For Acreage & Residential - Agricultural Consulting - All your fencing needs, livestock, dogs, - Local & Long Distance orchard & ornamental Hauling with 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - Custom made gates, post pounding, Flatdeck Trailer brush & land clearing, site prep & road - Excavating & B.Sc., PHONE: building & rock/concrete breaker 250-542-1833 Contstruction P.Ag.
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Repaints our specialty! â&#x20AC;˘ Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Doors â&#x20AC;˘ Windows â&#x20AC;˘ Trim â&#x20AC;˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ www.timetopaint.com or
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LANDSCAPING EVERCARE LANDSCAPING • HEDGE TRIMMING & SHAPE • TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL • LAWN MOWING • WEED • PLANT • CLEAN-UP • HAUL • DUMP RUN
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL, STRATA
VERNON & AREA: 250-558-5342
TOPSOIL TOPSOIL Pure black, clean, cheap! Decorative Rock, Sand & Gravel
Please call 250-306-0736
MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE
Landscape Renovations - Have Many Ideas! NO Offering Complete Lawn & Garden Care JOB TOO SM ALL * Residential * Commercial * Strata “Improving Your Property One Visit at a Time” Call jan for a Free Estimate
Lawn Maintenance, Small Tree & Shrub Planting & Removal Flower Bed Recovery
250-550-5386
• Design • Installation • Maintenance
558-3507
“Making Green Space YOUR Space”
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LAWN CARE COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, STRATA
MOVING
Stone Paving & Landscaping
A.S. (Andi) Towns • Driveways Owner • Patios • Walkways OFFICE: (250) 542-8316 • Rockwalls CELL: (250) 309-4539 EMAIL: heritagestonepaving@hotmail.com
Over 15 years Experience • Call for a Free Quote
250-540-0202
DECKING
Kelowna Winfield 250-212-3075
250-550-7900
Vernon Salmon Arm 250-550-4598
“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS
250-550-7900
FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303.
Fruit & Vegetables LOCAL STRAWBERRIES
2695
FLAT - 8-9 lbs. DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS Open 7 days a week • 7am - 7pm
PLEASANT VALLEY FRUIT 7885 Hwy 97A, Vernon
BURKE’S Order strawberries; bulk 15lb trays $2.25/lb. baskets $2.75/lb. Order raspberries 10lbs/$32. (250)545-2093 HOA MAI BERRY FARM STRAWBERRIES for sale, picked in flats or u- pick, new fill, high quality,pesticide free. 250-549-5054.Cell 250-9384688. 6584 Old Kamloops Rd,Vernon. PRE-ORDER Raspberries now!!! X-large, X-juicy variety. $3.50lb. Waechter Farms 250832-4176 Strawberries. Pilgrims Produce, certified organic. U-Pick $2/lb Sat & Mon mornings. Picked also avail. 1568 Eagle Rock Rd, Armstrong. 250-5463669. www.pilgrimsproduce.com STRAWBERRIES & U-Pick 4929 Lansdowne Rd, Armstrong. Pickers needed. 250546-6634.
Furniture 6PC Cherry sleigh bdrm set. Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. New!! Still boxed. Worth $5000, Sell $1295 Can deliver. Call 250550-6647 6PCE queen bedroom suite w/new boxspring & mattress, $300. (250)503-1606 BEIGE loveseat in exc.cond. $300 obo. 250-545-1905. Dining table 61”x42”, 2leaves, 4-cream upholstered chairs (BoryHill). Not shoddy. $350 obo. 250-542-1051. FREE: King size maple bed frame, you pick up. Call 250546-0549
Fruit & Vegetables
LIVINGROOM sofa, love seat, wing back chair, lamps (contemporary formal) mint cond (250)549-1780 Moving! Fairly new queen sized box spring & mattress, 12cuft Freezer, 2 t.v.’s, tools, all good cond 3607 Centennial Dr. (250)260-6118
KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
Heavy Duty Machinery John Deere 590-120 excavators FOR RENT, minimum 50 hrs. Case 580K backhoe, 2 wheel dr, 4 in 1,ext., hoe. $18,500. 250-547-8993.
16hp lawntractor $500, free p/up dead garden/lawn equipment. (250)260-5819 Gas lawnmower 6hp $90, lawntractors 8.5hp $250, 5hp $150. (250)260-5819
2009 Tri-axle DUMP TRAILER. High Lift Cylinder, 8’ x16’ Has Three 7,000lb axles Loading ramps with D-rings & (4) 3” 5,500lbs ratchet style tie downs 3 in1 Tail Gate for equipment, dumping & spreading, Roll tarp, used less than 500 miles 14,500 obo 250.379.3971 2502603257 A-STEEL Shipping Containers Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20,’24,’40,’45,’48,53’.Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’. CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2400! Semi Trailers for hiway & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours. Case 1835B Skidsteer diesel, $8500. 250-549-0441.
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Small ads, BIG deals! Garden Equipment
Misc. for Sale 15,000BTU hot point window air conditioner $100 obo. 1 dbl. cord pull track for 8’ windows $27 obo. 250-545-8545. 1 Shaw cable box w/ built-in recording hard drive. $200. 250-545-4716. 2.2 cubic ft., Panasonic microwave oven. Like new. $50. 250 542-8670.
Fruit & Vegetables
New Potatoes Lettuce Broccoli Beets
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm • Sat & Sun: 9am-Noon 1475 Pleasant Valley Road ARMSTRONG 250-546-6862 See us at the Farmer’s Markets
3’ one piece fibreglass shower w/door, ex cond. $200. 1 new 3/4”x3’x6’11” solid coar Oak slab door. $100.250-542-8670. 3pce Ikea bed $100, small fridge $75, large freezer $100, all obo (250)558-4793 8 1/4 sliding compound mitre saw, excellent. $80. 10” compound mitre saw, as new. $90. 250-542-0531. Beachcomber 4 person round Hottub, new cover, runs great $1850 250-542-0092, 250542-0045 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544
Scrap or Unwanted Vehicles We pay up to $100 each delivered to our yard. Pick-up available - loose metals.
Scrapit Metals 250-540-4815 pricing on larger units Awarded “Business of the Year”
NEW 3-pc Sectional Sofa w/ottoman, In orig. pkg. Worth $1499, Must Sell $899 250550-6647 can deliver Queen pillowtop mattressboth sides, on solid pine slay bed frame, paid $1850, asking $500 firm. (250)253-3556
Misc. for Sale
Shop on line: www.briteland.com
All Perennial and Annual Bedding Plants
50
NOW
%
OFF
DEADLINE
2 PM Wednesday Picked STRAWBERRIES now available
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Heavy Duty Machinery
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 Very heavy solid pine lacquered bed frame, for single bed, $25 obo (250)275-0995 W/D $100. Dishwasher $70 2-dressers $45/ea. Ent.centre $50. Queen bed $40. Couch $75. 250-503-7466
LARGE cherry oak entertainment center, fits 33” t.v. 65”Hx60”W, $175 obo. 250545-7005, 250-308-9642.
New Construction or Renovations
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647
Free Items
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
You Belong HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
Strawberries: you-pick $9/icecream bucket full or we-pick $28/flat. 1536 Hoffman Rd. Armstrong, (250)546-3812 U-PICK STRAWBERRIES No chemical sprays or fertilizers used. $9/per ice cream bucket. Tues, Thurs, & Sat mornings 7am-11am. 1550 Hoffman Rd, Armstrong. 250540-5698.
Farm raised, grain fed side of beef, 1/4’s & 1/2, $2.65/lb, CWF. 250-546-6494
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
558 -7914 or 307-1975
CZ 858’s, 19” bbl, non-restricted, in stock soon. Call Weber & Markin Gunshop, 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel 250-762-7575 WEBER & MARKIN Gunshop & Gunsmiths, one of Okanagan’s competent gunshops, GLOCKs, SKS’s & ammo, clays, quality firearms buy & sell, repairs, bluing, customizing, 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel., 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6
KIT TBL (solid oak w/4 chrs) $300; 2 wingback reclining chrs (blue) $200 ea; coffee tbl w/metal base $75/ grey kitchen tbl w/one leaf and 3/ chrs $100. Call Dave or Judy at 250-275-1208
- WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
PROFESSIONAL MOVES LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Furniture
Firewood For Sale We have different species. pine, fir, larch, birch, or apple. delivery avail. 250-260-7932. Logging truck loads of birch. Call (250)838-7709
6083 Okanagan Ave, Vernon, BC V1H 1L9
CLYDESDALE MOVING
Furniture
Firewood/Fuel
Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193
WINDOWS & DOORS
Fruit & Vegetables
Food Products
We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price
Cell: 307-7769 Ph: 250-542-5226
Firearms
Kitchen table 3x4 plus leaf & 4-chairs $25. Diningroom table 3’6”x5’ double pedestal plus leaf 4-chairs, 2-armchairs $500. China cabinet, lower 6’x15” upper 6’x12” $200. Loveseat w-2 recliners 7’x32” on castors $400. 250-5580456.
Seniors Discount - Free Estimates
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
VINYL DECKING • ALUMINUM RAILING Marcel Labrecque, 15124 Middle Bench Road Fax: 250-548-4045 Owner/Operator Oyama, B.C. V4V 2C4
Glendale Roofing & Renovations
THE MAN WITH THE VAN
SUPERIOR DECK LTD
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ROOFING
3 lines or less (Approx 10-15 words) Include: Date, Time & Address
$
15.00 + GST
Includes 2 Garage Sales Signs “Please take Garage Sale Signs down immediately after Sale ends”
Mon - Sat. 8:30am - 5:00pm CLOSED SUNDAY
250-545-3420
BARK MULCH
FIR
OR
CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
Shavings & Sawdust 10 to 150 yard loads REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
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Misc. for Sale BOOKBINDING Novels, Cookbooks, Family History and much more. layout, design, printing & binding 250-260-1970 email: lakecityprinters@telus.net
www.lakecityprinters.com Brand new breadmaker $75, brand new John Deer bbq made in Canada $399. (250)260-1928 Chesterfield, chair, loveseat, coffee tables, 2 long dressers, 1 chest, 14.5cuft fridge, first $350 takes. (250)550-5550 CLASSIC COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS Quality cabinets at factory direct prices. 250-549-2875. Evenflo 3-position easy clean highchair, great for boy or girl, new cond $50. 250-260-8997 FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS: Summer Blowout Demo’s SOLARUSsauna.com Free del. Water Alkaline Ionizer Promo www.BetterWaterForLife.com 1-888-239-9999 Showroom Kel FREE Styrofoam insulation end-cuts. Lots available. For garages, barns etc. 250-5457779 ext-105, lv-msg with daytime number Honda GC160, 5hp engine, used 20hrs $250. 20” Landmark lawnmower w/3.5hp Briggs & Stratton motor, as new $200. (250)260-4435 Infant car seat 22-40lbs certified $100. New inside door 30”x80”, 4 panel $40. (250)260-4435 LAMINATE flooring, new nice cherrywood color, 40sqft $10. 250-309-5907. Marine grade vinyl upholstery roll ends. Roll width 54”. Lengths from 1 to 4 yards, $1.00 each, 12 colours. Pick up at Alpine Spa Covers – 2103 – 43rd St. between 10:00 am 2:00 pm M-F only NEED BUILDING PLANS New home or renovations Call North Okanagan Blue Print 250-558-8791
Portable air conditioner, $150, Electric meat slicer $75, all obo (250)558-4793 *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.
Misc. Wanted
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Acreage for Sale CHOICE LOCATION!! A Rare Find!! 4.94 acres nestled amongst large acreages, peace & tranquility, southerly view of mtns & rolling hills! New well, 5 gpm. Hydro/Tel at entrance! New wide approach & gate! Choose your bldg site! Armstrong/Enderby area! Price $249,800. Call Wilma 778-294-8448
Apt/Condos for Sale
2 BDRM. CONDO
Walk to the shop and services. Updated 2 bed condo with new flooring, fresh colours, u/g parking, priced to sell and quick possession.
For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
3.5 PRIVATE ACRES
LUSH PRIVATE ACREAGE
MORTGAGE HELPER
65 Glenmary Road • Awesome yard, fenced, large deck to take in mtn. views • 5 mins. to amenities, barn, shop, etc. • Bright, tastefully decorated 3 bdrm, 2 baths • Hurry in on this very affordable property
$319,900 PHONE 250-307-3421 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92530 for pics & info
Garage Sales
OKLANDING: 6900 Marshall Rd. Community Garage Sale @ SIERRA GARDENS! Sun June 27 9am-2pm. First right after Marshall Soccer Fields. We hope to see you there!
Acreage for Sale 13.9 tree’d acres, Edgewood, min’s from Arrow Lake. Offers over $99,000, financing considered. 250-269-7492 5.5acres flat land, well, hydro, trees, Arrow Lakes area, Pics $99,000. 250-269-7328
Buy! Read! Sell! Look! 250.550.7900
PHONE 250-546-8358 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92669 for pics & info
PHONE 250-558-1883 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#0008721 for pics & info
LOOKING to sell a one room condo unit on Mara Lake, Sicamous BC. Would be interested in selling unit or taking on a partner. Includes private boat slip, use of pool & hot tub. Call Ernie 250-833-7803
For Sale By Owner 1700 sq., ft townhouse, in desirable Bella Vista neighborhood, 3bdm, 1.5 bath, Expresso hardwood in master bedroom, central air,basement developed, backyard faces park, close to all amenities. $284,900. 250-306-3183. 186 North Fork Rd, Cherryville, acreage, 900sqft 2bdrm, 1bath house, South facing, Cherry Creek runs through back property. Beautiful Place! $250,000. 250-547-9821.
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DISTRESS SALE BANK FORECLOSURES 2680 Rosedale Place • Walk to all amenities, lots of parking • Family oriented area, schools nearby • Updated 1228 sq. ft. home, beautiful kitchen • 4 BDRM., 2 1/2 baths, hardwood floors • Early occupancy possible
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16 yr old house on quiet culdesac. orig owner great view large backyard more pics at okhomeseller.com listing 26268 2 5 0 - 9 3 8 - 3 3 9 6
$386,000 250-549-2815 East Hill Rancher, Finished garage, Attached enclosed cedar gazebo, Eat-In kitchen, Dining room, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Laundry/mud room, Mature landscaping, Fenced yard, Sprinkler system, Central Vacuum & AC, Natural Gas: FAF/stove/BBQ/ FP/HWT, 5 appliances.
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME ON ACREAGE
• Completely self contained daylight suite 2 bedrooms, plus den • 3417 finished sq ft Sell s • Unobstructed valley view Motivearte d • Beautifully landscaped / irrigation Make a • Raised ceiling with hardwood & tile flooring Offer! n • Large Island Kitchen - Great for entertaining! View at www.okhomeseller.com • #25769 or call 250-503-0899 or 250-307-3570
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SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
Why not call a agent today at Vernon 549-4161; Armstrong 546-3119; Lumby 547-9266; Enderby 838-0025
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$339,000 PHONE 250-546-3246 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92642 for pics & info
HOUSE FOR sale, 1100 ft, 3 bdrm, bsmnt, gar, 1/2 ac, Whitevale, $315,000, 250-547-9696
www.vernonlakeshorehome.com 250-540-3350
BEST DEAL IN TOWN! For full details CALL 250-542-1722 100 Kalamalka Lake Road
LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE?
STARTING AT $2.57
174 FENWICK RD. MOVING SALE. Sat, July 3. 8am - 2pm. Furniture, garden tools, china, household items, plants etc.
$319,900
Houses For Sale
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SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322 Wanted: Cash for: Copper/ Brass- Radiators, wire, plumbing, etc. Will also haul away unwanted metal 250-546-3556 WANTED: Straight Canopy to fit 2002 6’ Ford Ranger. (250)838-9497
$595,000
Call Michele Blais, Re/Max Good Neighbour Network 250-549-4161. AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!
COMMERCIAL & LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE TO OWN!
• Beautiful yard, new roman sidewalk pavers, covered patio • Awesome interior updates, windows, doors, new roof, driveway, fencing • 2 bdrm, walk out bsmt. suite, lots of parking • Check propertyguys.com website for more features
• Rare find - fantastic views of the golf course • Mature care-free landscaping • 24x24 workshop/storage • 3100 sq. ft. spacious rancher • 4 bdrm, 4 baths • Legal suite for revenue, appliances incl.
Commercial/ Industrial Property
OWNER’S RETIRING
2103 39 Street
Unit 201 Tamarack, 3701 - 27th Avenue - MLS®
“BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
Finance it
2335 VanKleeck Avenue
Commercial/ Industrial Property
Just minutes from downtown Armstrong. Recently updated 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, detached 3 car garage, family room in walk out basement, main floor laundry and school bus stop at the end of the driveway. Plus much more! $615,000 See more pictures at bchomesforsale.com or call 250-546-3982 to see for yourself.
REAL ESTATE *Based on 2009 OMREB MLS® transactions per agent
Mark Wensley Real Estate Inc.
(250) 503-2246 www.wensleyteam.com
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Sunday, June 27, 2010 - The Morning Star B33
Lakeshore
TOP UNIT MTN VIEWS
1800sqft House on lakefront, Westside Rd. carport, shed, $199,000. bobbijo10@gmail.com
Lots #420, 3700 28A St • 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, air conditioned • New lights, sinks, faucets, hot water tank • Small pets okay, great for families • Ideal central location
$172,500 PHONE 250-275-7497 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92656 for pics & info
SPARKLING “BRAND NEW”
EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $160,000. Also; 1 panoramic 3 acre parcel. Owner financing. 250-307-2558 www.orlandoprojects.com Falkland residential/commercial lots priced for quick sale, $66,000 on hwy 97. $2000 bonus offered 250-549-5110.
Mobile Homes & Parks
Home & Lot Packages 832-6699
Apt/Condo for Rent
SANDMAN SUITES 4203 - 32nd Street Newer Adult Building Live in manger/caretaker, 1-bedroom apts. available, F/S, DW, AC and balcony. Access to pool and 24 hr. restaurant. 250-260-1162 Best location for Great living
MORRIS MANOR
1 Bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom corner suite available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-542-8989
BRAND NEW
(250)
2023 Hunter Crescent • For the discerning buyer • Completely updated 3200 sq. ft. designer home • 5 bdrm, 3 baths, new hardwood floors, awesome granite counter tops • New stainless appliances (6) • Steps to the golf course
$499,000 PHONE 250-833-8091 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92651 for pics & info
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1970 Parkwood Model 12X60 with 10x40 addition, Features; Carport, Central Air, New Furnace, New Fidget “Bath Fitter Tub” Range, Washer & Dryer. Immediate possession, Adult park, N/P, #15 -1600 43Ave. Vernon. Phone 250-542-0437
Recreational CABIN on Okanagan Lake, leased land, Vernon end. $59,000. 250-309-6164, 250549-0769
RV Sites Houses For Sale
BRAND NEW HOMES
Foothills homes with suites Great quality, extra features 5% down, from $933 per mo. www.SilverRidgeVernon.com 250-549-7258
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
SHUSWAP FALLS RV RESORT - Beat the forthcoming HST!! Save 7% on your purchase of your own fully serviced RV lot at this beautiful resort in the pristine North Okanagan, 22 kms E. of Enderby and 12 kms from Mable Lake. Well treed, large lots with many amenities for as little as $69,900 on the Shuswap River. Great river, fun golf, swimming pool, recreation area. Call Doug at 250828-6261 or visit our website at www.shuswapfalls.com
Townhouses $158,900 2bdrm fully reno’d, vacant, okhomesellers.com #26377. 250-275-1600. Like new 2bdrm, 1.5bathroom townhome in Summerwind Estates, features open concept w/ ingle garage, large yard & patio, all appliances incl. Close to beaches & shopping, $314,900. 250-503-1488.
Acreage 250-558-0373 www.PropertyGuys.com
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DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 East Hill,5bed, 3bath executive rancher, 3 car garage, 3900sq.ft. 2bdrm suite, $529,000. By appt. only call 250-308-9207 Thinking of Buying or Selling? well now is the time and I can put more money in your pocket while you do it.
Call Bobby Mitchell with Century 21, 250 550 4464
Quiet Country Living. Approx 2.2 acres w/mid 70s 3-bdrm. house. Nicely landscaped w/Cedar & Colorado Spruce trees. Enderby area. To view call 250-832-7506 or 250-8046735, 1-4 pm daily.
Apt/Condo for Rent
Seniors Building 1604 - 31st Street, Vernon • 1 & 2 Bedroom Remodeled Suites • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry • No Smoking / No Pets
Move In Incentives
250-558-9696 250-503-7315
1 & 2 bdrm units, 6 appls, U/G parking & many amenities. Great views. Seniors only. Call…
250-542-5661 One bedroom, now, $595.00. Hydro not Incl. Good condition. Wanting Quiet, clean living person. Adult Blding. No P/P or drugs. Res. Mgr on site. Call to view & interview. 250 558 5020.
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 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
REMODELED 2 BDRM. CONDO ST Available July 1 $ 895 per month
• Located close to shopping & town • All appliances included • No pets, no smokers
Call 250-545-3432
Maple Ridge Gardens Luxury Living Deluxe & Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo, Gas Fireplace, Lge. Sundeck, Great View. Secure & monitored mature adult building, Guest suite, Library + Rec room, UG parking. $995, incl. heat, F&S, DW. NS, NP. 250-309-2000
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
*Apartments * Condos *
2 bdrm 1 bath downtown condo $750+util 112-3700 28A St Incl FR ST Avail June 2 bdrm 1 bath downtown townhouse $750+util 3413 Okanagan Ave incl app 1 bdrm + den 1bath apt with job $1000/month 2504 43rd st includes elec Fr St DW 2 bdrm 1 bath level entry lower suite $800+util 3812 22nd Ave Incl Fr St Avail now. 1 bdrm 1 bath downtown apartment $625+util 3504 32nd Str Incl FR ST 2 bdrm 1 bath apart with carport 3906 27 Av $745 + util incl FS Avail now CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at
www.buyokanagan.com
FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
Apt/Condo for Rent
The CLIFFS 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite. Lakeview.
1100 per month
$
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, plus heat, hot water and hydro all included. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701 1 & 2-bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat & hot water incl, $650$750 250-260-8454. 1 & 2 bdrm apartments, $650/$775 DD, Ref Req, great location, very large, well managed. (250)545-8985 2bdrm 1bath condo, D/W, A/C, onsite laundry, NS, close to downtown, sm. pet ok, $975 +hydro. 250-307-6174 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo in Vernon, n/s, n/p, parking space, incl water, Avail immed, $950. (250)545-3177 before 9pm 2 bdrm,bright,top floor,lrg sundeck, all appl., absolutely no smokers,private ent.,Avail immed. util incl. 250-260-8908. 3-Condo’s; 2bdrm 1bath $850 +util. 2bdrm 2bath $900 +util 1bdrm 1bath $750 +util. OR For Sale. (250)275-7497 Beautiful 2bdrm, lakeshore condo, n/s, n/p,avail July 8th.$1200. Semi furnished. 250-260-8843. BEAUTIFUL ONE bedroom suite in lower floor of East Hill home. Newly painted, very clean, gas fireplace, shared laundry. N/S, N/D, no pets. Prefer quiet person. $750/mo includes utilities, cable. Phone 250-549-0256. CALL ABOUT OUR RENT INCENTIVES Embers,Century Manor, Arlington. Seniors- n/p, n/s,1 & 2 bdrm suites, spacious, clean, well maintained,centrally located, downtown, close to schubert centre, available immediately. 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
Apt/Condo for Rent
Duplex / 4 Plex
Homes for Rent
Studio condo located Creekside at Silver Star, fully furnished, functional, monthly, weekly, or daily rental. Avail imm. Book your Mountain Biking weekend accommodation now! 250-546-9086.
Renovated level entry, 2-bdrm, by hospital, seniors welcome $850/mo+util (250)549-7442
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
Homes for Rent
PRIEST VALLEY COURT 3+1 bdrm, 3 bath, new paint, F.S., DW, W.D., A/C, great neighborhood, awesome view, dble garage. Avail immed. $1495/mo. Includes sewer & water. Sorry, NS, NP.
Commercial/ Industrial
WAREHOUSE/ OFFICE SPACE
• North end location • 1528’ - $1050/month • 2160’ - $1475/month Loading dock access • All units with overhead doors Call Ray Stafford Vernon Management 250-549-0198
DOWNTOWN OFFICE LEASE SPACE WITH PARKING. From 860 to 12,500 sq ft. Call Scott Davidson
250-306-2911 1700SQFT office space for lease. 250-558-1166. WAREHOUSE, office, shop, retail, wholesale, very good rate. 250-314-7225, 250-5504178. WORKSHOP in Lavington, 1300sqft, call 250-309-5956, 250-542-9419.
Cottages / Cabins
Cabins for rent on Mabel Lake Lumby end. Motorhome parking available.
250-542-3276 250-309-3997 Ok lake townhouse, 1+1bdrm, beautiful views, monthly rent. $1650/mo.bobbijo@gmail.com Shuswap lake cabins for rent, 7 nights $1000, located near beautiful beach in Seymour Arm. Call for reservations (250)803-8765
Duplex / 4 Plex
RICKFORD Manor. Call about rent incentive. 1bdrm apt. utilities extra, ns, np, adult bldg. 250-545-1412
2-bdrm +den, upper level, bright & roomy, W/D, central locat. Imm. $900+util, n/s, n/p (250)938-3101 2bdrm duplex, large yard & deck, avail. Aug 1. ns, np, dd, $800/mo. 250-546-9515 2BDRM in fourplex, adult oriented, close to Kin Beach, n/s, no/pets, (250)838-9657 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. immed. $900/mo. +util. 250-545-4461 250-503-7296 2-bdrm unit in 6-plex, Avail July1, $850/mo, n/s, no dogs, Gary @ (250)306-0996 3bdrm + garage, (Harwood area) avail Aug.1. N/P.$1200 + 2/3 Hydro, gas & water. 250-869-9788. 3br 11/2 bath laundry hookups, Harwood area. Bright clean,with patio & yard, beside park.n/s $950 +utilities 250545-3813. Newly renovated, level entry, 2-bdrm, close to courthouse, heat & laundry incl, n/s, n/p, Ref & DD Req, avail. July 1, $800/mo (250)558-9656
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
EAST Hill/Lakeview Manor 1bdrm, hardwood floors, onsite laundry, n/s, n/p, Avail Aug 1, heat & water incl. (250)260-5870 ENDERBY 2bdrm apartment, secure, a/c, N/S, N/P, no parties. 250-308-9299 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 New 1-bdrm, g-level, suite, BX area, 20mins from Silver Star, $850 incl/util, priv-entry, patio, 5appl, w/d, Castanet for photos, call (250)878-7085 NEW 2 bdrm townhouse ready July 1st. 1 block from Kin Beach: 2 levels, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a/c,n/p,n/s w/d, attached garage. $1350 + util. Ref req. 250-558-7997 markus.vernon@hotmail.com
SUPER-SIZED RENT-TO-OWN
Thor
250-309-1742 vernonhomes.ca/forrent
For Sale By Owner
• Immaculate nice 2bdrm bsmt suite, East Hill, 1 parking stall, NS,NP. Util. included. $750
HARWOOD Cozy 2 bdrm house, level lot, shed, fruit trees, F.S., W.D., new paint & flooring. Avail June 15. $1000/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.
• 1 room bachelor suite, shared washroom. Util. included. $550 • 2 bdrm basement suite, util. included, F, S, W&D, big living room. $900
DOWNTOWN Very spacious 1 bdrm on main street. All utilities included. $650/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. Private intercom entrance. Avail July 1.
• 2 bdrm condo, undergoing renos, will have new carpet, looks good, NS 1,000, in Arbor Lee, Alexis Park Dr.
SEASONAL Adventure Bay - 1 + 1 bdrm, furnished apartment. Avail Sept. to May. Great hideaway. $800/mo. All utilities. Sorry, NS, NP.
3 bdrm + den. Newly renovated, Coldstream Kal Lakeview, Cul-de-sac. All appliances incl. 2200 sq ft, 2 car garage. Avail July 15 $ 1,800 + utilities. NS, NP.
250-542-5580
Call 250-550-5570
2bdrm cabin, lrge yard, pet neg,$1060. July 1 or 15. 250308-6106. 2bdrm, country setting, Lumby area, $600/mo. Avail July 1. R.R. 250-547-6731. 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS/NP, avail imm, R.R., $900/mo +util. 250-558-8226. 2bdrm main floor, $1000/mo +util. avail. July1, DD & RR (250)545-2687
2 BR House for Rent - Kitch, LvRm, DinRm, 1 1/2 Bath strg shed. 1-204-803-0289 30x40 2 bay shop for rent, Coldstream $300/mo. 250549-3313 udden49@msn.com 3bdrm house, Coldstream, near schools, country setting, $1500/mo +util, NS, cat okay, 250-542-8302 4-bdrm, East Hill, n/s, n/p, $1500/mo + util, Avail Immed (250)558-5459 5bdrm, 4bath, newer home in Foothills, a/c, ns, np, RR, avail. Aug 1. $1800/mo+util 250-308-0317 A-frame house, 35min out of town, 2-bdrm, 2-bath, on fully treed lot, 5min to OK Lake, closed carport, rv parking, avail July1, (250)558-0315 between 10am-11pm Avail. immed. 2bdrm, 5 acres shared util, Rent neg, Commanage area 250-542-0060 Brand new 2-bdrm unit in park w/lakeview,N/S, N/P, $925/mo incl pad rent, Avail Immed, RR Kristen 250-306-5604 Coldstream, 4 bdrm, close to Kidston, lake & Kal Park. $1600 + util, n/s, pets neg., Avail Aug. 1. 250-542-5030.
Property Management
Property Management
House for Rent Lumby/Whitevale Newer log home 1bdrm with loft, large bath, c/w stacker laundry, full unfinished basement. Small pet negotiable. Non-smoker. $1000/month + hydro. References. Call Pat 250-308-0938.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES CALL MARIA OR DIANA TODAY
at 250-550-2120 for more information. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • POTTERY ROAD HOUSE – Three bedroom upper suite boasts laminate flooring, new paint, large private yard with patio, F/S, D/W, shared W/D. Close to downtown and Polson Mall.
RENT: $1,400.00 per month includes utilities • TWO BEDROOM CONDO – located in Alexis Park. This suite has just had new flooring installed and has been completely re-painted.
RENT: $900.00 per month plus utilities • LUMBY - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT - Second floor – above downtown business.
RENT: $750.00 per month includes heat, water, & sewer • ONE BEDROOM SUITE – On Alexis Park Drive close to schools, shopping, etc.
RENT: $675.00 per month plus utilities
Bright family-sized eat-in kitchen. Sparkling hardwood floors. Private fenced-in yard. Lovely home on quiet tree-lined street.
• ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT – Located in Capri Gardens this suite
Credit problems OK. Call 1-877-509-9009
AVAILABLE JULY 1st
or get info at VernonRentToOwn.com
• LUMBY HOUSE – Five bedroom home located on Vernon Street in
is completely updated and modern. Close to shopping and all amenities.
RENT: $650.00 per month plus utilities
O’KEEFE2 Team @ Century 21 Vernon
Lumby. This home offers lots of space, carport, and a beautiful yard. Over 2000 square feet of living space with a new fridge and stove.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
RENT: $1,200.00 per month plus utilities
*Houses *Twnhme * Furnished Accommod. * Vernon * Armstrong 4 bdrm 2 bath Lakeshore Home $2200+util 8730 OK Landing Rd, incl appl. Avail Aug 1 2 bdrm 1 bath upper level home $1200+util 5415 Pearson Rd. Fr St incl Available June 2 bdrm 2 bath 2nd adult oriented end-unit. $1000+util 4740 20th St Appl incl Avail July 4 bdrm 3 bath luxury executive home $1800+util 4012 Rockcress Fr St Dw Mw incl avail Aug 2 bdrm 1 bath updated townhouse $950 + util Incl FR, ST, DW, W/D Available Now 2 bdrm 1 bath second floor townhouse $825+UTIL 1047 Middleton Includes Fr St Avail July 15 CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119
www.buyokanagan.com FREE Rental List
See pictures & maps at
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at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
AVAILABLE AUGUST 1st • BEAUTIFUL THREE BEDROOM TOWNHOME – In Summerwind Estates shows like new. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths includes modern kitchen, hardwood and tile floors, master ensuite, central air conditioning, central vacuum, security system and double car garage. Close to Kin Beach, schools, and shopping. Includes F/S, D/W, and W/D.
RENT: $1,600.00 per month plus utilities
FOR PICTURES CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RENTALSVERNON.COM
B34 Sunday, June 27, 2010 - The Morning Star
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Storage
Suites, Lower
Suites, Upper
8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 1-250-212-8489 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. Affordable Rv and boat storage. 250-558-8971 ask for Victor. HWY.6 Mini Storage.4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
AVAIL July 15, 1bdrm, North BX, priv.entry, spectacular view, F/S, full bath, NS, W/D, N/P, long term, $650/mo. 250545-8081. BRIGHT, GROUND level 1 bed + lg den on Middleton. 1100 sq ft. 4 appl. Sep laund/entr, parking, A/C, new renos, internet. N/S, sm pet negot. $1000/m, util. incl. Couple or singleton preferred. Avail. July 1. 306-3273 East-Hill, adult oriented, 1bdrm, f/p, w/d, n/s, n/p. appl., $675 incl/util. 250-938-1101. EastHill, Aug.1, 1bdrm, 1-person only, 5appl, util/cable, NS/NP, $750. 250-558-4670. Large, bright,clean, 1br daylight suite. Sep ent f/s w/d a/c n/s.Harwood area . R.R Aug.1 $745 +util. 250-545-3813 Lrge 1bdrm, Coldstream private ent, walk to College/Kal Lake,quiet, single person, n/s, n/p. Avail July 1. $600. 250550-6073 or 250-550-6074 LUMBY 1 bdrm suite on bus route. Quiet non-smoking residence. Includes washer/dryer, basic utils. No dogs. Available August 1. $600/month single, $650/couple. Ref Rqd. 250547-8901 MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL 1200sqft, 1bdrm suite+den, stunning Ok lakeview, fully furnished, priv entr/laundry, util/incl, security system, $1200/mo NS. 250-545-3465. NEARLY new, East Hill 2bdrm, upper level, incl cable, internet, util, deck, $950, Avail July1, ns, np, (250)542-7806 New 1bdrm suite Armstrong, newly reno’d, $585 incl. basic util. + shared laundry. Suits quiet single, N/P N/S, Ref’s. (250)546-9919 New 2bdrm daylight suite, incl. appl. Swan Lake view, NS, NP, RR. suits mature couple or single, avail. July 1, $950/mo. +util. (250)542-3610 NEW executive 2bdrm suite, priv.deck w/view & laundry, NP/NS, $1000/mo incl/util. 250-558-8823. Walk out, private entrance, 1bdrm, util/cable, College area, n/s, n/p, prefer single mature female. Reasonable. Aug 1 (250)260-6661
3bdrm, 1.5bath, Alexis Park area, priv.laundry, NS/NP, $1200/mo util/incl. Avail June 1. R.R. 250-558-1585 lv msg 40th-Ave. 2-2bdrm suites, lower has newer bath, w/d, $800/mo. upper is big & bright, no w/d, $850/mo. both incl/util. 250-558-6596, 250-309-5614 Apt. suite, 2bdrm, appl. inc. not suitable for children, $750/mo. +util. Avail July 1. Call Gary (250)503-6590 BACHELOR suite, downtown quiet location, $550/mo. incl. util./furniture & cable, ns, 250549-0644 Beautiful 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath, $1390/mo, incl f/s, w/d, f/p, central air, all util. July1 250-306-8590, 250-545-5222 Main floor $450/mo n/s, n/drinking, n/p, shared internet, (250)558-9814, 540-2151 Winfield, sm pets. July 1st. Mn flr suite 2+bd. Deck/view WD/ FS, hrdwd flrs, $1250 incl all. 10 mins to UBC,250-766-1282
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.
RV Pads FARM COUNTRY RV PARK IN N. KELOWNA beautiful, quiet country scenery. Full Hook-Ups. Reasonable rates 250-862-7448
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 (2) Large rooms, $550/mo, util/incl, close to bus, store & schools. July1 (250)938-4882 Coldstream: quite and clean room-mate to share lovely 2BR bsmt suite with one other person - $475/mo plus onetime DD of $238. Includes AC, utilities, Internet, cable, shared laundry, use of pool/hottub. Close to Kal Beach, bus stop, College. N/P, no parties, no drugs. Call 250-306-7874. Near College, bus, shopping incl util, internet, RR, DD. No drugs. $400. Avail now. 250307-9407 Room for rent $350/mo Inquiries call (250)503-1269, 250-306-4383 leave msg.
Suites, Lower 1 BDRM $700/mo plus utilities, avail. immed., ns, np & no pets, shrd W/D, parking. Ref. req., Call 250-309-5862 1-bdrm, brand new, f/s, w/d, cable & internet incl $800 DD, n/s, n/p, July1 (250)308-6111 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, Mission Hill area, $600/mo. incl/util. (250)545-8443, 250-307-4948 1bdrm Mission Hill, $800/mo. incl/util. NP, WD, avail. July 1, (250)549-8463 1bdrm, suitable for single resp., person, no parties, no drugs, n/p n/s. $650 util incl. D.D. Avail. immed. Parking Armstrong. 250-308-2326. 1bdrm suite, brand new, ns, np, single person pref. $700. July 1. 4708 Bellevue Dr. (250)558-1181, 250-540-4063 1bed $650, 2bdrm $800, incl. heat, hot water, NO DOGS. (250)542-3241, 250-542-9042 1 BEDROOM suite. W&D, H&E, cable & internet, A/C Partially Furnished No pets & N/S. 700/mo 250-260-6033 2BD, Enderby, newer large, open, view, incl utils, lndry rm, must see. $1095. Call (250)503-6454 2BDRM, $750/mo, incl util, NP, NS, Avail Immed, 250542-9403 2bdrm, brand new, NS/NP, $900/mo incl/util. Coldstream area. 778-475-4657. 2BDRM Coldstream orchard location, F/S, W/D, util/incl. $950/mo. 250-549-0310, (250)308-7004 ARMSTRONG, Live in the Country, near new level entry day-light bsmn’t suite, 2bdrm, 1000sqft, W/D, heat & Hydro incl, 2mins outside of Armstrong, NS/NP, Avail. imm. $950/mo. 250-546-4075. Available July 1, 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, bright, clean, laminated floor, OkLake View, Sep.entry, prefer single mature person, NS/NP, $850/mo incl.util. + W/D, cable, wireless internet. R.R. 250-542-6992, 250-307-3970 BUNGALOW, fully furnished, all util, weekly $315. Monthly $660. 250-558-6837.
Recreational/Sale
Auto Accessories/Parts FREE vehicle removal for recycling only, cars, trucks, vans. No registration, no problem. Call Larry 250-540-0303. JVC stereo deck, KD-DV 5100, ultimate 800watt amp, 10” MTX subwoofer, all wiring incl. $500 obo. 250-308-4272. RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
Auto Financing
‘06 Mazda 3 GT Sport ........................... $12,995 ‘06 Pontiac Vibe 60,000 kms .................. $9,995 ‘08 Yaris 2 Dr. Hatchback 39,000 kms .................. $9,995 ‘02 Toyota Camry LE 95,000 kms .................. $7,995 ‘02 Toyota Camry LE 139,000 kms ................. $7,495
2008 Chev Malibu LTZ, (car of the year) loaded, sat. radio, 27K, 36M/GAL, as new. Reduced-$19,900. 250-503-1075 WWW.CARCREDITBC.COM Automobile loans. Trucks/Cars /Suv’s. Turned down? Rates too high? Trading in? Instant money available online. Complimentary delivery. No down payment. Apply online. Call anytime. 1-877-513-9564
2bdrm w/office, 1.5-bath, new carpet & paint, n/p $950pm or $175,000. 250-558-8825 3bdrm, 1.5bath, 5 appl., n/p, n/s, 2 children ok, $1000 + util, July or Aug 250-764-1428. 3 BEDRM, fully reno’d, 5 appliances, ns, np, near schools, park & shopping, $1100/mo + utilities. phone 250-549-1679
Cars - Sports & Imports
Antiques / Classics Cars - Domestic
1bdrm suite, downtown quiet location, $650/mo. incl. util/furniture & cable, 250-549-0644 2bdrm den, f/s, d/w, w/d, North end of Swan Lake, great view of lake, $1150 util/incl. avail. Aug 1. (250)306-4556
1981 AMC 304 motor only $100 obo. 250-309-2521. 4-Mud & snow tires, Wild Country 15” almost 90% tread left. Asking $500 obo. 250308-4272. CANOPIES GM Shortbox $795. GM Longbox $295. Dodge Longbox $595. Ford Longbox $295. Call 250-545-2206. FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245
1996 Sunfire, 2dr, 5spd, exc.cond, 200,000kms, $1395. 250-550-6431. 1997 Chrysler Intrepid, auto, ac, 104,000kms, blue, exc.cond. $3500 obo. 250307-6521. 2000 Ford Focus, 193,000kms, 4dr, good cond. $3200 obo. 250-545-0436. 2001 Chrysler Sebring Conv. loaded, 37k, looks new, never winter driven, $9995 obo. (778)475-2663, 250-938-9071 2001 Mustang Convertible, 6 cyl. 5 speed. Silver/Black. Setup for flat towing behind your motorhome,baseplate & wiring installed. New tires just installed. $7000 OBO Phone 250-549-3211 2003 Chevy Cavalier Sedan, A/C, 5spd manual transmission, AM/FM, CD, w/only 70,000kms $4900. 250-5496691
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
Suites, Upper
GOVERNMENT INSPECTED REBUILT VEHICLES AT WHOLESALE PRICES
250-546-3300 250-309-0959 3750 P.V. Road
Townhouses
1935 Ford P/U, customized V6 auto, 4x4, ac, power everything, $18,500. 250-558-1644 1958 Morris Minor, restored, runs well, looks great, spent $6000, will take $4000, (250)499-7830 Keremeos 1966 Ford Mustang, power steering, collector plates, California car, good shape, $12,500 obo. (250)549-4495
Auto Accessories/Parts
Cars - Sports & Imports
Cars - Domestic
DL #10836
Homes for Rent BRING THE EXTENDED FAMILY to enjoy this newly renovated East Hill home. Four bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Includes a 2 bedroom basement suite. Central air. Lots of parking. Fenced yard. Pets considered. NS. RR. DD. Available Aug. 1. $1700 plus utilities. 250-542-7671. LG.3BDRM, 2full bath. Deck, yard, shared dbl.garage, Pets OK, Avail July 1. $1350 Hydro & gas incl. 250-306-7376. MIDDLETON, CLEAN 4 BEDROOM HOUSE. Fenced Yard, 2 car garage, nice area. Available 1 July. N/S, N/P, References, $1600. plus utilities. Ph: 250 542 7884 NEW country home on river. Enderby area, 2-bdrm, 6appl, hardwood floors, responsible renters only, $1000/mo (250)838-0268 VERY NICELY refinished East Hill 1700 sq. ft. split level available for rent 1 August. 3BR; 3BA; 5 appliances; garage; nicely landscaped. N/S, N/P. $1600 per month includes WS&G 250-275-3058 Waterfront 3bed, 2bath home on WestKal Rd. 1980sq.ft. 6 appl. a/c, alarm, garage(1), dock w/boat lift, ns, long term tenant wanted, elderly couple or profess., avail. imm. $2250 incl/util. 604-897-2895
RV SEASON IS HERE!
2001 Toyota Solara, 2dr, auto, fully loaded, ex cond, 135kms. $7,950. 250-548-3484. 2002 Lincoln LS 3.0L 5spd, fully loaded, leather, sunroof, 100k $7500 obo.250-503-0211 2004 VW Passat Wagon, 5spd, great cond/drive/gas mileage, roof rack, grey ext & black cloth int, 125,000kms, $9950. 250-558-5045 2005 Honda Civic Ltd edition, 4DR, auto, 154,000kms, A/C, CD, 1 owner. $8900. 250-3078632. 2009 Honda Civic, 14,000kms, standard, AC, CD, 4DR, $16,900. 250-307-8632. 2009 YARIS - 40+MPG 17,000Km - under full warranty - Like new - $15,750 250-3080380 AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! One owner, 91 Hyundai Senata, auto, cold a/c, low k’s, new tires, new brakes, new struts, clean, $2150. (250)545-5729
Commercial Vehicles 2001 International 9400 IHC 430-500 Detroit/18000ft lb 18 speed 46000 rear end/390 ratio/under 800,000kms 218’’ wheel base/285 75 245 tires $10,500.00 obo includes fresh CVI with purchase Call Brian Scott 250-503-8093, 250-838-7007
Motorcycles
1990 MAZDA Miata Convertible 243,000km. New tires & brakes. 250-550-5505 1991 Mercedes Benz SL500 MB. Roadster, 190,000K, Excellent condition, new brakes, tires, complete service. 2nd owner for 9 yrs. Includes hardtop. $10,900. 250-309-4131 1994 325Ci Conv, fully loaded, orig. receipts. full service history.$8900 obo. 250-260-0464 1996 Subaru Outback AWD, h/s, h/m, a/c, cruise, f/l, $3250. 1992 Ford Explorer XLT $1500. (250)540-5637 1998 Z3 BMW 2.8L Roadster, Convertible, auto, 98,000mi. great condition $12,000 OBO (250)558-5482 Vernon
1973 Suzuki 125cc, $495 obo. 250-549-2614. 1983 Honda V65 Magna, $2000. 250-558-1644. 1985 Kawasaki Ninja, 600R, rebuilt top end, good cond, $1500 obo (250)307-6132 1986 1100 V-Twin, Honda Shadow, Harley paint, new tires and battery. $2500. obo.250-546-6901. 1995 Dutch Star 34’ MH, GMC 454, 35,000miles, Large slide, Onan gen, awning, roof & dash air, backup camera, 2TV’s, sleeps 6, great cond. $29,000 obo. 250-260-1941, 250-308-9523.
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
1996 Jayco Eagle 28 ft. 5th Wheel Slideout Awning
11,900
$
Ltd.
• Government Certified Techs • Best Parts selection, new and used, in BC • Lowest shop rate in the valley Now accepting newer, clean RVs for consignment. Since 1969
Sales & Service Ltd.
Recreational/Sale
When booking online, go to www.kenkraft.ca or call 250-545-5101 kenkraftsalesltd@shaw.ca Dealer #5529
RV Service and Maintenance • Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair • RV Customization • Insurance Claim Repairs • Detailing of RVs & Boats • Parts and Accessories Call Craig Mayall 250-549-0019 • www.gilmay.ca Located at … 139 L & A Cross Road
WALTHERS
3500 - 27th St, Vernon 250-545-2206 www.walthersgm.com
DL#8122
MANAGER’S SPECIAL www.rosmanrv.com RV2320
RV2352A
2007 SUMMIT 21BH TRAVEL TRAILER • Fibreglass exterior • Electric front jack • Microwave • Air conditioner • Awning
$
15,995
RV2290A
2010 TRU NORTH
• Exterior marine speakers • Storage with cargo net • Stainless steel 3 burner cook top • 14” radial tires • Aluminum wheels
$
8,999
3121
2006 WILDERNESS 25RKS TRAVEL TRAILER 2007 COACHMEN 23FKS TRAVEL TRAILER • 8’ slide out • Raised axles • Microwave • Fibreglass exterior • Awning • CD Player • Stabilizer jacks • Exterior shower
$
15,995
• Slideout • Awning • Microwave • Air conditioner • Ladder • Stabilizer jacks • CD player
$
16,995
NORTH LOT: 250-545-1611 • 6395 Hwy 97N, Vernon, BC • SOUTH LOT: 250-545-2319
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 - The Morning Star B35
s n o i s a c c O l Specia
Nathan Jontz! Why so serious? We got your GED Test results & you passed with flying colors!
Bob and Kathy Morgan
are proud to congratulate their daughter
Kelsey Wheelhouse
Congratulations!
for graduating from UBC Okanagan with an Honors Degree in English Literature. Kelsey will be attending Law School School in September at the University of Alberta.
With love from your Mom, Dad, brothers & sisters, (Stevie, Jared, Caleb, Rachel, Calise, Jacob & Levi) ~ June 2010 ~
Motorcycles
Recreational/Sale
Sport Utility Vehicle
Trucks & Vans
Utility Trailers
2002 YAMAHA V-Star Classic 1100 - 20,000 km Lots of extras a must see, $5500 obo 250-308-8810
2003 Titanium 37’ 5th Wheel, 2 slides, washer, dryer, solar system, built in vac, winter pkg, $35,000 View at 11414 Hillside Dr. Coldstream. (250)260-8418 2004 Arctic Fox 5th wheel, 26.5’, 12’ slide, rear picture window, 4 seasons pkg. pristine cond. easy towing, $24,500. (250)550-3221 2006 34’ Travel Trailer keystone copper canyon, 12’ super slide, entertain. centre exc. cond. $17,400. 250-938-4149 for sale @ ILLAHIE campground, 33.5ft 5th wheel, ideal for summer/weekend getaway, inexpensive year-round living or as commuter base camp, $20,000, (250)493-4799 Must sell 1990 Bounder 32’ class A Motorhome, sleeps 8, runs great, everything works, $14,500. 250-832-4176
2000 Toyota Rav 4, 5spd, grey, good cond. 134,000kms, $8500 obo. 250-549-1362, 250-309-1857. 2002 Chevy Suburban Z71 w/tow package, a/c, leather & movie player $11,900. obo. 250-542-5032. 2004 Honda CRV EX-L 4WD, loaded, low mileage & exc. cond. $16,700. (250)542-7381
2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4, White, 181,000km, wood box liner, cd, ext cab, good shape, $9500.00 obo. 250503-8487 2006 Ford F150 Lariat ext. cab 4x4, 25,000 orig. km, leather, fully loaded, Gov. inspected rebuild, just like new! $21,500. (250)308-6999 2006 Ford F350 FX4, 4x4, auto. Over $14000 worth of receipts, Asking $14500 obo (250)545-2387 2008 Ford F350 105 Anniversary Harley Davidson, Super Duty, 1ton, diesel, sunroof, 49,000k, $49,800. (250)3069586
TRAILERS All types, all sizing, excellent pricing. Pleasant Valley Trailers, Vernon. (250)545-2000
2003 Yamaha FJR1300 Sports Tourer. great cond., well maintained by mature rider $7200 obo. Get it before the HST. (250)550-7299. 2006 KX 125 2 stroke, 6spd, race, bought new, 800kms, 2 skins, extras. $4000. obo. 250503-0971. 3 BIKE MOTORCYCLE / ATV Etc. Trailer Ride on. $1000 obo (250)766-2821 SCOOTER Yamaha BW50200km, like new cond. $1850. (250)545-0195
Off Road Vehicles 2004 Yamaha YZF 450 quad, exc. cond. lots of mods $4500 obo. (250)550-5692
Recreational/Sale 1977 Dodge Motorhome, sleeps 6, $2700 repairs done ready to go, selling to health problems (250)546-4822 1992 Terry 5th wheel 33.5’ new hardwood floors & lino, fully equipped, $11,500 obo. (778)475-1008
Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $3.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Sport Utility Vehicle
2002 Legacy 5th Wheel, 292, slide, newer tires & batteries. $15,900. 250-309-0400
1993 Chevy Suburban 1/2 ton, 2WD, seats 8, $2000 obo. 250-540-9905. 1995 Suburban under 400k, new turbo & AC pump, power seats, leather, injection pump (new 80k ago) F.S.D cooler installed 80k ago, 3.5 performance exhaust, CD, $3400. (250)542-8506 1999 Nissan Pathfinder LE, 175k, every option, immaculate cond. $8500 obo. Dave 250-275-3477
Scrap Car Removal
Scrap Car Removal
1997 Slumber Queen 22’ motorhome, 83,000k, good cond. (250)547-8874 1999 Corsair 28.5’ 5th wheel w/slide, queen & hide-a-bed, many extras, exc.cond, Reese hitch $13,500. 250-503-8489.
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Utility Trailers
Utility Trailers
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1 866 546-5899
Hwy 97 Armstrong BC (Spallumcheen Industrial Park) • Tilt Decks • Cargo Trailers • High Decks • Sled Trailers • ATV/Quad Trailers • Utility Trailers • Car Haulers • Hydraulic Dump Trailers • Mobile Storage Units • Flat Beds • Horse Trailers LARGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM
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Trucks & Vans 1984 Chev 4x4 p/u, 350cuin, rebuilt, 4spd auto, dual exhaust, AM/FM CD, asking $3500 obo. 250-545-1201. 1984 Ford F150, 300 6cyl 4spd, $800. 250-546-8808. 1995 Chev Tahoe, 2dr, 350cuin, fuel inj, 4spd auto, AC, exc.shape, no rust/dents, $6500 obo. 250-545-1201. 1996 Dodge caravan, AWD, $3300. 250-545-4383 1996 Voyager, very clean, fully loaded, runs well, good tires, 175km, $1600 obo. 250-5422727, 250-549-0755. 1999 Dodge Dakota, ext cab, 5spd, only 155,000 kms, ex cond. $5,450. 778-475-5651. 1999 Montana van, leather, loaded, 337k, 1-owner, runs great, $3750. 250-542-0477. 2000 Toyota Tundra 4x4, ext. cab, 4.7L, tow pkg, new tires ($900) Sprayed box liner. Like new cond. $9350. 250-5426052 2002 Dodge, diesel 4x4, 3/4 ton, ext-cab, grey, low kms, $15,000 obo (250)541-0411 2003 Dodge minivan, loaded, new winter tires on rims, 184K, $5700 obo. 250-558-0590
Legal Notices
Utility Trailers
Boats
7x14 V-Nose Enclosed
5X8 PACE ENCLOSED QUAD TRAILERS 2 Place
3900 2295 $ 1495 $ $
Pleasant Valley Trailer Sales Ltd. 7885 Hwy. 97, Vernon
14’ Aluminum boat. $250. 250503-4523. 17ft 185HP, 200hrs, I/O board, ex cond., EZ lod alum.trailer $5,900 250-545-8814 18.5’ Bowrider, Merc Cruiser I/O, trailer, good cond, easy on gas, $6000obo (250)558-9942 2005 Bayliner 192 Cuddy Cabin, fish finder, 3.0L 4cyl Merc, $13,900. 250-938-0231.
25’ Maxum Sunbridge, sleeps 4, full galley, 5.7l Mercury, EZ Loader trailer, ex. cond. $23,500. ALSO 14’6” run about boat & trailer, 70hp Evinrude $2500. obo Salmon Arm, BC (1-250)832-4206 8HP 4-stroke mercury, never used, new, $2300 (250)3091420 KAYAK: Wilderness System, sit on top, Angler, 3 fish pole holders, 3 storage areas, green, exc. shape, (3yrs old) $700 obo. 250-503-6140
250-545-2000
Legal Notices
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN GREATER VERNON WATER
INVITATION TO TENDER Middleton Mountain Reservoir Construction Sealed tenders for the above project will be received at the office of Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (KWL), #202 – 3334 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2C8, up to 2:00 pm, Friday, July 16, 2010 and will be opened in public at that time. The work generally includes, but is not limited to: • construction of a concrete reservoir; • supply and installation of buried pipes & valves; • general site grading, specified gravels for base & backfill; • process piping; and • associated electrical equipment. Tender Documents are only available online (KWL ftp site). Tenderers are invited to contact KWL in person at the address noted above, or by phone at 250-503-0841 attention Rhondda Ransom for instructions on accessing the ftp site and for inclusion in the bidders list. Tenderers are responsible for checking the ftp site on a regular basis for addenda. For further information, please contact: Brett Barker, AScT Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. Phone: (250) 503-0841 Fax (250) 503-0847
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11’ Inflatable C/w 5 gal bow fuel tank, storage bag, oars, pump, repair kit, instr.manual. $1400. 250-260-3183.
2006 4 Winns bowrider, wake board tower & lights, less than 30hrs, 18.5’ $21,500. (778)475-1008
NEW 2008 TANDEM AXLE
Houseboats
Classifieds We’ve got you covered! 550-7900
Legal Notices
Legal Notices OKANAGAN COURT BAILIFFS INC. offers for sale by sealed tender, interest of the goods of the following Debtor, Barry Lee Bodlack, which are purported to be: 1968AMC Rebel Convertible VIN: A8A177M167195 1979 19’ Reinell Boat, S/N: RENA4138M77F-V1901 1973 EZ Loader Boat Trailer VIN: 307825. As this is a court bailiff sale, GST and buyers premium are not applicable. Sealed offers, marked “BODLACK” will be received at the Court Bailiff’s office, located at 3120 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., up to and including 11:00 a.m. on July 09, 2010. For further information and terms of sale see www. interiorbailiffs.com, Court Bailiffs - Area 9. BAILIFF SALE 2009 Pontiac G5 2dr 5spd. 2004 Hyundai Accent 4dr. 2001 Genie S60 boomlift. 3True Z9 commercial treadmills, good cond. Call Shuswap Bailiffs 250-503-6897
NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROJECT: Armstrong Spallumcheen Pool Memorial Park, 3285 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, B.C. OWNER: Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks & Recreation Commission P.O. Box 88 3351 Park Drive Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 ARCHITECT: CEI Architecture Planning Interiors 100-1060 Manhattan Drive Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X9 CONTRACTOR: Maddocks Construction Ltd. P.O. Box 546, 2355 Pleasant Valley Road Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 The above mentioned project has been declared Substantially Complete as of Wednesday June 10, 2010. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDERS’ LIEN ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Legal Notices
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
INVITATION TO TENDER 2010 VEHICLE
Sealed Tenders clearly marked “2010 Vehicle” will be received at the office of the Regional District of North Okanagan at 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9, up to 3:00 p.m., local time, Friday, July 9, 2010. The Regional District of North Okanagan is inviting businesses to provide a quote on either a new 2010 Compact Extended Cab Four Wheel Drive Pickup with Canopy or a 2010 Four Wheel Drive Off Road Utility Vehicle. The vehicle will be used on Forestry Roads which may mean deep ruts and pooled water. Vehicle must be off road capable. Some important specifications we are looking for are: short wheel base, four door cab; good ground clearance, approximately 7” minimum with skid plates; must sit four passengers comfortably. Tender documents and specifications may be obtained at the Regional District of North Okanagan located at 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC. The Regional District of North Okanagan reserves the right to reject any or all Tenders, to waive defects in any bid or Tender Documents and to accept any Tender or offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the Regional District of North Okanagan. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Please forward Tenders Attention: Donna Douglas. Tenders are scheduled to close at 3:00 p.m., local time, July 9, 2010.
LAST CHANCE
for Tax Rebate offers! URGENT NOTICE BC PST REBATE ENDS JUNE 30TH
Insight EX Hybrid model ZE2H7AG
Insight HYBRID
MSRP STARTING FROM
Pay Cash and Save
MSRP STARTING FROM
$
25,295 INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI
$ ‡
$
4,000 + †
$
1,000
††
Sales Manager
DON DEROWIN
Business Manager
COLLEEN MAXNUK
Sales & Lease
HEATHER LADUKE
Hybrid Alternate Powertrain 2010 -
$ up to
2,000 ¥
Civic
17,385 INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI ‡
PST Rebate
*
ON MANUAL 2010 CIVICS BC Government ECO Rebate ¥
MSRP STARTING FROM
545-0531
1-888-545-0531 6425 Hwy. 97N, VERNON
(on top of the Swan Lake Auto Mile)
DEALER NO 8718
GENE KUSHNIRUK
Sales & Lease
The Government of British Columbia’s PST rebate for qualifying fuel efficient and hybrid electric vehicles is rapidly coming to an end. Don’t miss the deadline to save the provincial sales tax on Honda’s lineup of fun-todrive fuel-stretchers… see your BC Honda Dealers today!
Fit
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$
$
1,000
15,875 INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI
††
¥
ON ALL 2010 FITS
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Fit Sport model GE8G8AE
‡
PST Rebate
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‡MSRP is $25,295 / $17,385 / $15,875 for a new 2010 Honda Insight LX, model ZE2H5AE / 2010 Honda Civic DX Sedan, model FA1E2AEX / 2010 Honda Fit DX, model GE8G2AE and includes $1,395 freight and PDI. Taxes, license, insurance, environmental fees and registration are extra. †$4,000 Insight price reduction is available only on cash transactions. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. ¥2010 Insight models qualify for the Government of British Columbia’s PST rebate for hybrid electric vehicles of up to $2,000. ††New 2010 Civics with manual transmission and all 2010 Honda Fit models qualify for the Government of British Columbia’s $1,000 PST reduction. See your Honda retailer for details. MSRP of 2010 Insight EX, model ZE2H7AG / 2010 Civic EX-L Sedan, model FA1E0AJNX / 2010 Fit Sport, model GE8G8AE shown is $28,895 / $24,075 / $20,175 and includes $1,395 freight and PDI. †Offer valid from June 1, 2010 through June 30th, 2010 at participating Honda retailers. Offer valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. See your Honda retailer for full details. *As reported by Canadian manufacturers for calendar year 2009. -As reported by the Automotive Lease Guide, Feb. 2010 / Car and Driver Magazine, Jan. 2010.
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