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Councillor flees burning home RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A Coldstream politician has been forced out of his house by fire.

Coun. Gyula Kiss and his wife fled their residence — in the 12600 block of Kidston Road — just before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday after flames broke out in the carport and then spread into the roof of the main house.

“At least no one got hurt,” said Kiss when contacted.

Kiss is fully insured, but he is now waiting to talk to his insurance adjustor about the next steps.

“We need to find a place to stay while the house is repaired,” he said.

It’s believed Kiss’ wife first became aware of the blaze.

“She heard popping noises and saw flames in the carport,” said Leo Lecavalier, Coldstream’s fire chief.

One of Kiss’ dogs was able to get out of the house while firefighters found the other dog under the deck.

The animal was uninjured.

The carport and part of the roof were fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene.

“Apparently you could see it across Coldstream,” said Lecavalier.

The main goal was to keep the fire from spreading further into the rest of the house.

The carport was completely consumed while there are large holes in the roof of the house. Smoke damage inside the house is considerable.

A vehicle in the carport was gutted, while the heat from the fire caused damage to another vehicle in an adjacent garage.

“It’s fairly substantial,” said Bob Bibby, a fire investigator, of the impact of the blaze.

The cause of the fire was undetermined at press time, although it’s believed to have started in the carport.

Lecavalier, who is retiring as fire chief, was pleased with the quick action of his crew.

CORY BIALECKI/MORNING STAR “They did an excellent job,” he said of the volunteer Fire investigators Bob Bibby (left) and Dean Wakefield go over the possibilities surrounding the cause of a firefighters. structure fire in the 12600 block of Kidston Road early Tuesday morning.

Crash claims victims Morning Star Staff

RCMP are investigating the North Okanagan’s first fatal accident of 2011.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, a minivan and pickup collided head-on at the railway crossing on Highway 97A north of Armstrong.

Police spokesperson Gord Molendyk confirmed Tuesday afternoon that two people were killed in the accident, and two more were transported to Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

More details of the crash, plus the identity of the victims, had not been released prior to The Morning Star’s deadline.

“At this point in time, we are continuing to investigate,” said Molendyk. “We’re not sure who crossed the line or where everybody involved is from.”

The accident caused Highway 97A to be closed in both directions for several hours.

All-terrain vehicles swiped from Armstrong driveway ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

It wasn’t the kind of welcome a family new to the Armstrong area was expecting.

After being away from their home in the 3900 block of Rankine Place for a few days over the holidays, the family (originally from Alberta) returned to find a trailer with five all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) parked in front of their home gone.

“The theft was reported Dec. 29 and all the ATVs were on a trailer licenced out of Alberta,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP

spokesperson.

“The owners were away for a day or two. It appears an individual or individuals backed in, hooked up the trailer to their vehicle and took the whole works.”

On the trailer were a blue Yamaha Rhino ATV, a blue Yamaha quad 4 x 4, a red Honda quad, a blue 125 Yamaha quad and a green 55cc Kawasaki quad.

Also in Vernon on Christmas Day, a BX area couple awoke to find a company pickup truck, trailer and two snowmobiles stolen out of their driveway.

The truck, trailer and sleds were recovered. Molendyk said thieves will target recreational vehicle users year-round.

“In the summer, they target ATVs, SeaDoos and boats. In the winter, it’s snowmobiles,” said Molendyk.

“We don’t get a lot of ATVs stolen in winter. This appears to be a crime of opportunity as all of the ATVs were on the trailer.”

It might be an inconvenience, but Molendyk said the best safeguard against recreational vehicle theft is out-of-sight, out-of mind.

“I know, sometimes people can’t put everything inside a locked garage,” he said.

“It’s very frustrating. You should be able to park your truck with your sleds or ATVs in front of your place so on the weekend, away you go. However, there are individuals who will target recreational vehicles.”

Anybody with any information on the theft is asked to call the RCMP, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip on the North Okanagan Shuswap Crime Stoppers Society’s website, www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

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BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR

RICHARD ROLKE

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The night sky showcases the fireworks at Silver Star Mountain Resort Friday night as more than 2,000 people crowded the village to celebrate the beginning of the new year.

Assessments drop in Coldstream Morning Star Staff

The value of homes in Vernon remain stable while they have dropped in Coldstream.

Most homeowners in the city will see property assessment changes in the minusfive to plus-five range, while in Coldstream, assessments are worth slightly less than they were in 2010. “The assessments of most homes in Vernon on this year’s assessment roll have not changed significantly from the 2010 assessment roll,� said Dan Gaudry, a regional deputy assessor with B.C. Assessment.

The average home on East Hill will be assessed at $330,000, while it is $436,000 on Middleton Mountain, $289,000 on Mission Hill, $375,000 in Okanagan Landing, $557,000 at Predator Ridge and $480,000 in the Foothills area.

When estimating a property’s market

value, B.C. Assessment’s appraisers analyze current sales in the area, as well as characteristics such as size, age, quality, condition, view and location.

Overall, Vernon’s assessment roll increased from $7.54 billion last year to $7.64 billion this year. A total increase of $100 million reflects changing market values for many properties but also includes subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

Assessment notices have also gone out to property owners in Coldstream. “A typical single family home that was assessed at $483,000 on the last assessment would be assessed at $470,000 on the 2011 assessment,� said Gaudry.

Overall, Coldstream’s assessment roll decreased from $2.13 billion last year to $2.11 billion this year. A total decrease of $20 million reflects changing market values

for many properties but also includes subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

Assessments are the estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2010. “Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2010 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact the B.C. Assessment office indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,� said Gaudry.

For the 2011 assessment roll, B.C. Assessment will provide temporary counter service at the Service B.C. office at 3201 – 30th Street in Vernon until Feb. 4. “If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a notice of complaint (appeal) by Jan. 31, for an independent review by a property assessment review panel,� said Gaudry.

It’s believed a wood stove may be responsible for a fire that engulfed a garage Sunday.

Okanagan Landing and Vernon firefighters were called to the 6800 block of Tronson Road, near Kin Beach, at about10:30 p.m. “When we arrived on scene, the garage was fully engulfed,� said Ed Forslund, Landing fire chief. “There were lots of flames coming out.�

It’s believed the fire got into the attic area as part of the roof collapsed. “We initiated an attack and knocked it down,� said Forslund of the blaze.

Crews ensured the fire didn’t spread to nearby shelters that housed vehicles.

The property owner restores vintage vehicles and a 1961 Dodge Phoenix was inside the double garage at the time of the fire. “Whether it’s a write-off or not is hard to tell,� said Dean Wakefield, Vernon’s fire investigator.

Also inside the garage were an assortment of tools and parts for vintage cars.

Wakefield was on scene Monday trying to determine a cause. “The heaviest damage was above the wood stove,� he said. “If I had to go with a cause, it would probably be the wood stove chimney.�

It’s unknown whether the garage can be rebuilt or if the substantial damage requires it to be demolished. “It’s pretty much a total loss,� said Forslund.

A few challenges presented themselves for firefighters. “There was one small propane bottle in the garage that we took outside and there was some paint that started popping,� said Forslund referring to the pressure from the intense heat.

Cold temperatures also led to the water from the hoses freezing. “It was very icy. We had to be careful walking around,� said Forslund.

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Baby Tyson makes grand arrival JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Tyson Wood wasn’t supposed to arrive for another four days, but instead the little bundle of joy took on the unique birth date of 1/1/11.

The Nor th Okanagan’s first baby of 2011 was born at 7:14 a.m. Saturday at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Tyson Lucas Ian Lee came into the world like a champ, weighing in at 7 lbs., 14 oz.

Mother Danielle Wood, 19, was hoping her son would come earlier than his Jan. 5 due date (and end the pregnancy pains) but she was surprised at just how early he came.

“I never thought I’d have him on New Year’s (Day) but I wanted him early,” said Danielle, originally from New Brunswick but has been living in Lumby for six years and will soon be moving to Vernon.

“I’m more excited than anything because he’s out now.”

The young mother actually gave birth to a little boy three years ago, but gave him up for adoption because she was so young. Now she is eager to start the new year with her new little life.

“I can’t wait until he starts to walk and is able to talk. That’s the most exciting part is watching them grow,” said Danielle, with her strawberry-blond little boy asleep on her chest.

“You get to feel them grow for nine months and then you can watch them grow for the rest of your life.”

Along with getting to meet her son earlier than expected, Danielle was greeted with a surprising reception after the delivery.

Like a movie star on the red carpet, press cameras flashed and gifts were presented to the Lumby mother and her newborn.

“It was overwhelming,” said Danielle, who was presented with flowers from 27th Street Florists and a newborn gift basket from the Vernon Jubilee Hospital

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Few impaired tickets issued over holidays Local RCMP feel the public is finally getting the message about drinking and driving.

Eight officers working Vernon and rural areas on New Year’s Eve, conducting road checks from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., administered several roadside screening tests on drivers who reported that, yes, they had had a drink.

“Many of the readings came back nil,

“We’d like to say thank you to the public.”

— Gord Molendyk

which officers were very happy with,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

During the New Year’s Eve road checks,

officers issued two three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs), and ticketed one driver with a 24-hour drug prohibition.

They wrote one seatbelt infraction ticket and 13 others for traffic-related issues. Police made three drug seizures, one driver had open liquor in the vehicle and one was prohibited from driving.

During the time period of Dec. 20 to Jan. 2, police issued the two three-day IRPs, six 90-day IRPs and no seven-day prohibitions.

Four 24-hour suspensions were issued with three of them

being because of drugs.

The other was alcoholrelated.

Molendyk said the holiday numbers locally are very, very good.

“We’d like to say thank you to the public for being responsible in their driving,” said Molendyk.

“We are well aware that we put out all kinds of cautions about being safe. It’s known that the public has paid special attention to the CounterAttack program

Public tip leads to police recovering stolen vehicle ROGER KNOX

determined the car had been reported stolen out of Kelowna the day before.

Members from the Vernon detachment and the Integrated Road Safety Unit located the vehicle on Westkal Road and attempted to stop it.

“The vehicle fled along Kalamalka Road,” said Molendyk.

“Even though it was travelling at a low speed, a decision was made not to pursue the vehicle.”

While checkpoints were being set up in Coldstream, a police officer spotted the vehicle travelling north on Aberdeen

Morning Star Staff

Thanks to an alert citizen, RCMP were able to put a man with an extensive police record behind bars.

The citizen called RCMP at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 to report an erratic driver in the area of Kickwillie Loop in Coldstream.

“The citizen was able to provide a licence number, description of the vehicle and updates as the car drove through Coldstream,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

From the licence plate number, police

Road, then turn into a driveway in the 7900 block.

A 49-year-old man of no fixed address, well-known to police with an extensive record, was arrested without incident.

He was remanded in custody pending an appearance in Vernon Provincial Court Thursday.

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“The media covers it well, and the public is hearing and paying attention. We’re glad they are.”

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Abandoned dogs rescued near Falkland lake JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Cold, hungry and riddled with porcupine needles, two young dogs were recently discovered abandoned near a remote fishing lake.

Snowmobilers came upon two lab-cross pups Boxing Day near the edge of Bolean Lake, near Falkland.

“We found them all curled up together,” said Chris Ramakers, who rescued the dogs and is now hoping to find them a home.

“It looked like they had been there for a day or two.

“They were so skinny, hungry and dehydrated that they couldn’t walk.”

The pair of female dogs were also suffering with porcupine quills in and around their mouths.

“The one girl, we took 30 needles out of her mouth and the other one had about 100 in there,” said Ramakers, who suspects the dogs went after a porcupine for food.

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Two young lab cross dogs were found cold, hungry and in need of medical attention Boxing Day at Bolean Lake, near Falkland. tion from Armstrong Veterinarian Clinic to remove the remainder of the needles.

Ramakers, who owns Bolean Lake Lodge with his girlfriend Marquesa Shore, is angry the dogs were left up at the lake.

“They were starved and had been for a good period of time,” he said, adding that they likely wouldn’t have survived much longer if snowmobilers hadn’t found them.

No one in the community knows the dogs, and Ramakers assumes if they had run away the owner would have been searching for them.

“That’s what an owner does, they’re like our kids and that’s what you’d do if you lost your kids.”

Since the lodge is the only residence on the mountain and

Ramakers hasn’t seen or heard from anyone searching for the dogs, he can only suspect they were abandoned.

“It’s pretty clear to me, I think someone just came up here and ditched them.”

And this isn’t the first time the lodge owners have been left to deal with other people’s unwanted possessions.

Since taking over the lodge from Shore’s parents in the spring of 2010, the couple have seen stolen cars ditched on top of the mountain and piles of garbage.

“It seems like a common occurrence for people to come up here and ditch the stuff they don’t want anymore,” said Ramakers.

But they can’t understand why anyone would abandon the dogs.

“They’re really young and really well behaved, just great dogs,” said Ramakers, who suspects they are no more than 14 months old.

“They’ll be a man’s

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A suspect in connection with some suspicious Christmas Eve fires in Coldstream is slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court today.

The man was arrested in connection with a suspicious fire at an Okanagan College dumpster that ended up damaging an exterior wall.

While Coldstream volunteer firefighters were investigating that fire, another call came in about a half-hour after the college call about a fire in some debris near homes on Pointe Sage Road.

A third fire was located near the railway trestles on Kalamalka Road.

Using surveillance video from the college to get a description of the suspect, a man matching the description was found walking away from the third fire. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Edward Keith Wade, 44, is facing two charges of arson and one count of mischief.

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Community rallies behind couple after blaze ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A trust fund has been established for a Mara couple whose home was destroyed by a late December fire.

Leon and Evelyn St. Onge, both in their 60s, escaped with only the pyjamas on their bodies in the Dec. 27 blaze that completely gutted their trailer and outbuilding, and nearly cost them their lives.

“They lost everything in the fire, nothing was insured,” said family friend Tanya Iverson.

According to Iverson, the fire broke out at around 1 a.m. at the St. Onge Robson Road trailer.

Both St. Onges were asleep when Leon awoke to find the trailer on fire, and had a hard time rousting his wife.

Leon was finally able to shake Evelyn awake and both got out of the trailer, but not before he and Evelyn suffered third-degree burns, according to RCMP who were called to the fire.

There is no fire coverage in the Mara area.

Evelyn was taken to Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, but her injuries were so severe, said Iverson, she was transferred to a hospital in Vancouver and placed in a coma.

Wanting to be with his wife, Leon accompanied Evelyn to Vancouver.

It was there that Leon was discovered to be suffering from pneumonia, so he was admitted along with his wife.

Evelyn has since been taken out of her coma and returned to Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, to be closer to family, where she remains in the intensive care unit.

Leon is still in Vancouver hospital.

“Both of them are facing long, extensive recoveries,” said Iverson, adding that the couple is lucky to be alive.

“They did carbon

Lumby teen robbed at knifepoint ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A Lumby youth looking for a friend found something else instead early New Year’s morning: a robber.

Police report the 17-year-old man received a call from an inebriated friend who asked to come get him in the area of the Snack Shack on Shuswap Avenue Saturday.

“The teen got out of the vehicle, looking for his friend, when he was approached by a man,” said RCMP

spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

“The man pulled a knife and demanded cash.”

The suspect, described as possibly a native man, in his 20s, speaking with a slight accent, wearing a dark hoodie pulled up and jeans, was given a small amount of cash, then fled the area.

Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call the RCMP at 250547-2151, or they can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

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monoxide testing on both and the levels of carbon monoxide found in them...well, they’re both miracles.”

The family has established a trust fund for the couple. Anybody wishing to help out by making a donation can do so at the Enderby and District Credit Union, quoting the “Leon and Evelyn Fire Fund.”

Family members have expressed their thanks to the Mara community

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City of Vernon NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons or persons who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned bylaws at 5:30 pm on Monday, January 10, 2011, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, BC: BYLAW #5295 (ZON00170 - REZONING BYLAW) Location:

1540 Kalamalka Lake Road (see map at right)

Legal Description: Lot 1, Plan 26791, Sec. 34, Twp. 9, ODYD Applicant:

CTA Design Group

Present Zoning:

C11 — Service Commercial

Proposed Zoning:

I4 — Business Park

Purpose:

To rezone the property to allow for the construction of an office and staff training centre.

BYLAW #5296 (ZON00171 - Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment and Rezoning Bylaw) POLSON MALL Location: 1714 Kalamalka Lake Road (see map at right) Legal Description: Lot 2, Plan KAP84037, Sec. 34, Twp. 9, ODYD Applicant: CTA Design Group Present Zoning: C11 — Service Commercial Proposed Zoning: CD5 — Comprehensive Development Area 5 Purpose: To create a new zone entitled CD5 — Comprehensive Development Area 5 which is to include a multitude of uses that would allow the Polson Neighbourhood District to develop in accordance with the policies in the Official Community Plan.

To Rezone the property to allow for the land to be redeveloped as a neighbourhood centre as per the applicable Official Community Plan policies.

Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws should be directed to the Planning Department, located at City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. A copy of the bylaws and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays) from January 5 to January 10, 2011. Any correspondence relating to these applications can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between January 5, 2011 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2011 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2011 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address.

You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf.

NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

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A clarification

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or the record, I did go to journalism school and have been in the business for more than two decades now.

However, there are times when I demonstrate that I am completely human. I have made spelling mistakes and bungled figures.

There are times when I could use more clarification on specific details.

That was apparently the case when I used this column last week to express concerns about Coldstream council recommending a covenant on part of the land next to the college so the Agricultural Land Commission will give Richard Rolke its blessing to a sports complex.

I assumed the five acres covered by the covenant meant the land would be left undeveloped, while the rest of the 10-acre site would be used for the entire sports complex. I found out, once again, what happens when you assume something. “The recommendation to place a covenant on the land outside the buildings and track on the college site does not alter the sports facility plan,� said Jim Garlick, Coldstream mayor, in an e-mail to me. “It keeps the land from being paved or additional buildings. It will allow the grass playing field that is planned for that area to go ahead if approved by the ALC. It does not leave it in weeds.�

I appreciate Garlick clarifying the situation, and I now understand that it will only be the running track and a grandstand on five of the acres, while the five acres recommended for a covenant would only contain a grass field. That means that parcel could easily be used for agricultural purposes in the future.

But even with a better understanding of what the municipality is proposing, I am left wondering why such steps are necessary at all.

As I mentioned last week, anyone I’ve talked

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to doesn’t remember any of the 10 acres actually being used for farming since, at least, the 1960s. Only weeds have flourished.

Once again we have to consider why that site hasn’t been put into intensive production.

First off, is the ALC’s soil classification for the property accurate? Can crops easily be grown there? There are many examples in the North Okanagan where lines for the Agricultural Land Reserve were just drawn on a map and no consideration was given to soil.

And even if ground conditions are suitable, there is the matter of economics.

Most farmers will tell you that the industry has always been a challenging one in which to make a living, and it’s getting worse all of the time. Establishing an orchard, winery or another operation would be a significant financial investment and it’s unlikely that many are going to be willing to take the plunge.

That’s why I believe a covenant on the five acres to preserve it for future agricultural uses is unnecessary. In fact, seeking non-farm status for the entire 10 acres is completely suspect when outright removal from the ALR makes sense.

If developed properly, that entire site could meet the long-term recreational needs of Greater Vernon, and that may include structures where the covenant is intended. There will also be ongoing pressure on Okanagan College to expand its buildings and parking.

I understand that Coldstream is trying to ensure plans for the sports complex proceed by pacifying the ALC’s mandate to preserve farm land. But while the community depends on a solid land base for a sustainable source of food, saving everything isn’t realistic.

We have to pick our battles and the goal should be to ensure the viability of land that has an established track record of growing crops or raising livestock. What will be achieved by the ALC hanging on to a tract of land that has only sprouted rocks and weeds?

I now have a better understanding of what Coldstream is trying to achieve at the college, but my original concerns still stand.

If you’re like many people you probably gave some thought in the past few days as to how you could improve your life in the new year. Maybe you want to lose weight, or quit smoking, take up jogging or watch less TV. If you’re like a lot of people, your vow has likely already hit a speed bump or two, or maybe it’s gone off the road completely.

The beginning of a new year is a natural time to look back and make assessments on the past year and to look forward and cast hopes and aspirations for the coming year. People have been doing it since 153 B.C., when the Romans named the first month after Janus, a mythical king with two faces who could look back and ahead at the same time.

According to the website goalsguy.com, some of the most popular resolutions include losing weight, exercising more, quitting smoking, improving financial management...

A lot of those resolutions are borne from the days and weeks of overindulgence leading up to and during the holidays. After eating too much, drinking too much and sitting around too much, it’s human nature to crave a little more discipline and structure.

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EDITOR: GLENN MITCHELL

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Kin track right place for facility

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hile I agree in principle with the building of a sports field so track and field and other sports can occur in a modern facility, I disagree on its location for two reasons.

My first concern is that the college may be making a mistake by not looking to the future. If the college is successful as it seems to be, then there is likely to be increased enrolment and a need for other buildings. The land that is vacant at present should be held for future expansion.

A good example of a growing campus and new buildings can be seen at the University of Calgary.

When I attended U of C in the '60s, you could count the number of buildings on one hand. At present, you need all of your fingers and toes to count the buildings.

My second concern is that a more appropriate site would be at the Kin Race Track. When horse racing was fashionable, it was common for at least eight horses to run in each of the eight or nine races on that day.

Two years ago, I went to the races and there were races with six or fewer horses in them. If horse

PENNY FOR MY THOUGHTS If anyone is like me, they have a jar full of pennies in their house.

I must have more than 1,000 pennies in my large empty water bottle that I use for a coin jar.

Eventually I will roll them and bring them in for my $10.

If it costs 1.5 cents to make a penny, maybe the mint should give a short window (say 90 days) to roll up our pennies and bring them in and they could pay us 1.2 cents for each penny.

This would entice us to bring in our pennies and save the mint 0.3 cents per penny.

Rod Rieu BELLA VISTA FIRE HALL A letter writer say the current response times have made it difficult for Canadian Lakeview Estates residents to get fire insurance. This is not the case.

Furthermore, the CLE has fire hydrants. If these residents want a fire hall, then let the city define them as a specified area and have them pay all the associated costs directly, not the general public in Vernon.

The city should have instituted a trigger mechanism, similar to Predator Ridge, when the development permit was issued for the CLE area, whereby land would be set aside for a fire hall when a certain level of lots were sold.

racing was doing so well as to make it viable, then there should have been more horses in each race and at least eight races on that day.

Of course the matter is before the courts but I feel the land would be better served by becoming a sports complex.

The location would make it much easier for school children to

Most houses in the Canadian Lakeview Estates have values of $800,000-plus.

Insurance is readily available in this area with the following financial constraints: 1. Lowest rate is for a house that is within 300 metres of a fire hydrant.

2. Medium rate - 25 per cent surcharge for a house that is within eight to 13 kilometres of a fire hall.

3. Highest rate - 40 to 50 per cent surcharge for a house that is in an unprotected area.

Therefore, if you chose to live in any of this area, that is your decision.

And the general taxpayer should not subsidize your style of living.

H.J. (Chub) Down VANDALS In the late hours of Nov. 30 or the early hours of Dec.1, under the cover of darkness, the cowardly act of slashing tires took place all across Vernon. Word has it the perpetrators were driving a beige Ford Taurus.

They slashed full lines of parked vehicles and continued on and on.

As a result, there will be a lot of children that won't be getting much under the tree this Christmas as parents being slapped with a huge bill for this senseless vandalism takes priority, especially in this down economy.

get to the track. The site is reasonably central so it can be accessed by users in the area. There is lots of parking at Wesbild Centre, as well as the land surrounding the track.

There is lighting which could be configured to illuminate a running track. There is an existing grandstand that could be used but it needs major repairs. I would be in favour of building a new one on the south east side so that spectators are not facing directly into the sun.

There could be large rooms under the grandstand for meetings, change rooms and equipment storage. There is a lot of room so several different sports could be involved and by pooling our money, it may be less costly than developing the college site as well as the area near the race track.

Allan Hooper

I hope you were greatly entertained while you slashed the tires of economy cars complete with children's car seats and other vehicles of hardworking people just trying to make ends meet.

If anyone knows of the driver of this model and colour of car, I would encourage you to do the right thing and make the the ones who did this responsible for their actions.

If not, what goes around, comes around.

M. Adams QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS How our government can dismiss approximately $20 million without an explanation is incredible. It opens the door to many more questions.

H. Webster THE LIBERALS The comedy duo of Abbott and Costello was highly successful because they worked as a team.

Bud Abbott played the shrewd straight man to Lou Costello’s laughable, bumbling bungler.

Their timing was impeccable and they understood their audience.

On the other hand, George Abbott (one of the candidates for the leadership of the provincial Liberals) might be a serious political act worth watching now that Premier ‘Costello’ Campbell is no longer monopolizing the dialogue.

Lloyd Atkins

UNFAIR FEES I would really appreciate knowing if legally the Ministry of Health has the right to direct health authorities to bill patients who need hospital care, to recover from illness or injury $29.40 per day?

These services were previously provided free of charge as required by the Canada Health Act. Where are our government representatives to look after our needs and reject this unfair practice?

Most people involved with long-stay are either seniors or the disabled.

Yvonne Lowe

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HST referendum a waste

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believe the referendum for the harmonized sales tax is a total waste of money.

The recall, well it's telling the government we were not happy about the method of implementing the HST. If defeated, would-be leader George Abbott said there would be a new budget, others have said maybe we could take a percentage or two off. But we would have to look at it carefully, and so it goes with the would-be new leaders, promising, but giving nothing.

Gordon Campbell in his too late speech, off-handedly said reduction of 15 per cent on personal income tax, which caucus immediately scrapped.

FEED THE BIRDS In your city there is a lovely and popular public park. It's Polson Park.

A lot of people come during the year to enjoy the park and to see the hundreds of ducks and the swan. This old swan is an attraction for everybody. It's so beautiful to see the swan with all the ducks around her.

A lot of people feed the ducks and swan, except in winter. The tourists have left, children are at school and most of us prefer to stay in a warm place. I wonder what will become of this graceful swan?

One of your employees told us that the animals in Polson Park will be fed by the city during the winter.

I come to the park a few times a week and have never seen anybody feeding the birds during the cold months. I have friends who have had the same experience. With the cold weather, we are anxious for them.

Ron, an unemployed man, goes with his bike every day to feed ducks and the swan.

An elderly lady who lives beside the park also agrees.

We thought it would be nice for

That tells us the taxpayers, that Campbell was an arrogant, oneman show, but we already knew that.

It would be wise to change the name, as the HST has a lot of anger associated with it.

How about we call it the GAT (gotcha anyway tax), or NMT (need more tax) or my favourite, SAT (screwed again tax).

It will not matter, what it's called, how they modify it, or just hide it, that tax is here to stay.

We have to remember that the government is broke, so deal with it, get over it, and move on, keeping in mind there will always be another election.

Rose Pollock the animals to have a warm hutch filled with hay or straw.

Our wish is that our majestic swan would still be alive this year.

All of you have children, nephews and grandchildren who love animals. I am sure your heart is generous enough to understand this letter.

May Collette, Dominique Sorokine, Ron GRAVEL OPERATION I am one of those nearby residents that Mr. Osborn says is understanding about the disruption of noise and dust from the Rosebush gravel pit.

No Mr. Osborn I do not understand.

How has this mining hole been allowed to become so large without more reclaiming being done and with little or no consideration to the neighbors in regards to dust and noise?

How is this in our best interest? As I am being more educated about the work being done I truly question the improvements being made to agricultural land. I have lived here for more than 14 years and have never been approached by any one from the ranch in regards to past or future plans for

this mining.

I would like to invite anyone to drive Buchanan Road any day in the summer after two or three days without rain and watch the clouds of dust float out of the pit and drift across the valley – a large portion landing in my and neighboring yards.

Every gravel truck coming to or leaving the pit creates a dust cloud – very little wind is required, but on a windy day the dust is intolerable.

I have been informed that there is a water truck on sight for use as dust control but I question its use.

We can not open our windows in the summer due to the dust but the noise from the crusher and the backup beepers on the trucks and loaders are still heard.

If this pit is allowed to grow closer to Buchanan Road, which seems to be the plan, we will be even more in the prevailing winds.

Please take our concerns seriously before making a decision to allow the expansion of this mine.

L. Duncan DEMOCRACY? Recent proposals made by some B.C. Liberal leadership hopefuls

with regard to improving voter turnout choose to ignore the cause of the problem.

Increasing voter apathy toward the democratic process is a direct result of failures by our elected officials at every level to maintain the trust of the electorate.

Over the course of the past several decades this erosion has been gradual, to the point where now a minority of those eligible to vote determine those who will govern.

The majority has concluded their franchise is worthless and chooses not to exercise it.

How sad our democratic institutions have devolved to this point.

It has been said that democracy may not be the best political system but it appears to be the best we have.

Perhaps meaningful campaigns in the future might include some discussion on how to improve this imperfect system.

Meanwhile, stop trying to bribe us with our own money (voter’s lottery) and stop pandering to specific groups of people (lower the voting age to 16). These are precisely the actions that undermine voter confidence.

Don’t pretend to be part of

the solution unless you can accept and admit you are part of the problem.

If you want to encourage greater voter participation, start with brutal, frank honesty.

Herb Wong

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Snakes earn share of Interior lead KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

The Vernon Vipers rung in the new year by grabbing a share of the B.C. Hockey League Interior Conference penthouse with the Penticton Vees.

Darren Nowick (shorthanded), Kyle Murphy and Pat McGillis, into an empty net, handled the offence as the Vipers shaded the Vees 3-1 in a fast-paced showdown before 1,778 fans Saturday night at Wesbild Centre.

It was a possible playoff preview between two ultratalented teams.

And while the Vees recently bolstered their lineup with sniper Myles McCauley, who played alongside second overall Boston Bruin draft Tyler Seguin last year with the Plymouth Whalers, and appear set, the Vipers are seeking another defenceman as they head into the home stretch.

“We’re not going to be too hasty,” said Viper head coach Mark Ferner. “Bruin McDonald (acquired in a trade with Victoria and cut by the Major Junior Gatineau Olympiques two weeks ago) apparently doesn’t want to play hockey anymore, and that’s unfortunate.

“There are defencemen out there, but they’re 20 and I like our 20-year-olds.”

Ferner said the Snakes, who play 12 of their remaining 19 games at Wesbild Centre, would listen to reasonable offers for another big forward.

Vees’ head coach Fred Harbinson likely won’t tweak his roster at the Jan. 10 deadline.

“We’ve got one card left, but I’m pretty happy with our guys,” said Harbinson. “Our effort was pretty good tonight against a good hockey club.

“When you look at the top teams in our division right now, it’s anybody’s game and I think we’re gonna be right there at the end of the year.”

McCauley, who played on the Vees’ No. 1 unit with NHL draft picks Brendan O’Donnell (Tampa Bay) and Mark

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Penticton Vees' Michael Betz takes a swipe at Trevor Fitzgerald's stick with Todd Skirving of the Vipers close by in B.C. Hockey League play Saturday night at Wesbild Centre. The Vipers won 3-1 to share first place with Penticton in the Interior Conference.

MacMillan (Montreal), earned 17 goals and 30 points with Plymouth and another five goals and 11 points with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds last season.

The Michigan product played 21 games with the Hounds and Peterborough Petes before his agent, Dave Reid, turned

his attention to the Vees.

The Vipers beat the Vees for the fourth time this season.

The teams also have a 1-1 tie in the books. They meet Feb. 5 in Vernon in their final regular-season battle.

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Gardner delivers gold at junior men’s provincials Morning Star Staff

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B.C. Junior Men’s Curling Champions (from left): skip Jonathan Gardner, third Mike Longworth, second Mike Hiram, lead Jonathan Hatten and coach Mark Longworth.

Jonathan Gardner probably didn’t plan it that way, but he now owns a complete set of Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Men’s Curling Championship medals.

After striking bronze in 2008 and silver last year, the Vernon Super League skip collected gold on New Year’s Eve, grounding Victoria’s Josh Hozack 6-5 in the final at the North Shore Winter Club in North Vancouver.

Gardner, backed by third Mike Longworth and new front enders Michael Hiram and Jonathan Hatten, will represent B.C. at the M&M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors, Jan. 29 - Feb. 5, in Calgary.

Tied 2-2 heading into the break, Gardner got on a roll with a deuce in six and back-to-back steals in seven and eight. Hozack battled back with a deuce in nine, but Gardner made an open hit with his last

stone in 10 to secure the win.

Gardner, who won the round-robin at 6-1, missed a similar shot with his final rock last year to settle for silver.

“I just kept focussing on my breathing and aimed at the broom,” smiled Gardner, who will turn 21 during nationals.

“We’re ecstatic to be going to nationals. It has been a while in the making.

“The boys played excellent, especially when I was struggling a bit.”

Gardner said last year’s finals experience helped him remain focussed this time around.

“Last year, both teams were jittery and nervous.

Nobody wanted to make that big mistake,” he explained. “We were still cautious (this year), but we knew they would be nervous too.”

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Sabres settle for draw Morning Star Staff

The Sun Valley Source for Sports Sabres tied the Kelowna Jr. Rockets 6-6 in Okanagan Mainline Tier 3 Pee Wee Hockey League play Sunday at the Kelowna Capital News Centre.

The Sabres came out strong and dominated the first part of the game with a 3-0 lead going into the second-period ice clean.

Kelowna poured it on in the second half but the Sabres held off the Rockets to settle for point.

Call-up Cole Martin counted 2+1, while Brian Ferguson also scored twice and Layk Petersen supplied 1+3. Reed Cashato earned three assists.

Next up for the Sabres is the Kamloops tournament this weekend.

The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers wrapped up the 30th annual Richmond International Midget Tournament with a solid 2-0 victory over the Tri-City Jr. Americans in a consolation final to finish with a 2-2-1 tourney record.

Second-time tourney MVP Michael Hails stopped 20 shots for the shutout while the Tier 1 Vipers fired 29 pucks on the Americans’ netminder.

Colton Thibault, from Ryan Scheidt and Chris Nonis, broke open a scoreless game in the middle of the second frame, while Trevor Pickett, from Nick Pantaleo and Brett Hawrys, secured the victory with a goal in the third.

The victory proved costly for the Vipers as the high-flying Ethan Kalugin suffered a season-ending injury when he broke his fibula in a fall near the crease in the second period.

The Rocky Mountain Roughriders of Westminster, Colo. won the 28-team tournament by ambushing the Tri Valley Blue Devils from Dublin, Calif. 8-0 in the gold-medal game.

The Vipers host their own eight-team tournament

this weekend at the Civic Arena and take to the ice for their first game against the Edge, from Calgary, at 6:15 p.m. Friday.

The Vernon H&L Glass Wolfpack went 2-2 in the 10-team Westside Warriors Senior Atom Development Tournament.

Nicholas Cherkowski pulled the hat trick as the Pack ambushed the Quesnel Atom Selects 10-2 Sunday night at Royal LePage Place.

Powell Connor (2), Devin Pimm, Eric Noren, Tanner Wright, Joe Eggert and Cory Lazar completed the H&L Glass offence. Drayden Dougan and Noren took the defensive and offensive players of the game.

Earlier Sunday, the Wolfpack held off the Westside Warriors 4-3 with Powell Connor (2), Cherkowski and Dougan supplying the goals. Goalie Caden Colmorgen and Connor took the game MVPs. In Saturday action, the Wolfpack fell 3-1 to the Salmon Arm Silvertips and bowed 5-1 to the Kelowna Spartans.

Eggert neatly redirected a point shot by Connor for Vernon’s goal against Salmon Arm. Eggert and Pimm earned the players of the game.

Eggert, from Lazar, accounted for the Wolfpack goal versus the Spartans. Cherkowski and goalie Dylan Blazek received the game MVPs. The North Okanagan Atom Development Knights lost 3-2 to the Salmon Arm Silvertips in exhibition play at the Sunwave Centre.

The Knights fell behind 3-0 early but battled back to control much of the second and third periods.

Mitchell Brown and Matthew Dolinar scored for the Knights, who received excellent goalkeeping from Caedon Bellmann.

The Knights host their Atom Development tournament this weekend in Enderby with the final set for Sunday at 2:45 p.m.

Nowick jumpstarts Viper offence Continued from A11 Nowick, a rookie out of Los Angeles, found an open net in front after McGillis’s shot was stopped by Joel Rumpel at 6:28 of the second period.

Defenceman Adam Thompson started the play with 24 seconds remaining in John Knisley’s interference penalty. It was Nowick’s second goal of the year.

The Vipers went up 2-0 seven minutes later when Murphy drove hard to the net and buried a feed by Marcus Basara, who had sped down the right wing after taking a nice outlet pass from Todd Skirving. It was Murphy’s 12th of the year.

Penticton pulled to within one 1:39 later, on the powerplay when O’Donnell went high on Blake Voth from five feet out. McCauley, who had six goals in his first seven games with the Vees, and the BCHL’s leading defenceman, Joey Laleggia, drew the assists.

Laleggia, who has 54 points, started the play by ripping a point shot off the back boards. The goal came 58 seconds into Nowick’s holding minor.

Ferner was excited to see the energetic Nowick get rewarded with a goal.

“He hasn’t put up the numbers he’s wanted, but he’s so invaluable,” said Ferner. “We know what we’re going to get out of him every night. We can put him in situations to take faceoffs. He’s good on the draw.

He’s got such a great work ethic. It’s nice to see him get some success offensively as far as putting a few points up. He’s a hard-working kid at both ends of the rink.”

Nowick, who hit the post early in the third period, enjoyed a solid showing with linemates McGillis and Aaron Hadley.

“It was just a good team effort overall,” said Nowick. “We knew it was a big game and we were ready for it.”

The Vees outshot the Vipers 9-6 in the first period, something rarely accomplished at Wesbild. The teams finished with 30 shots apiece.

“I thought it was a well-played game by both sides,” said Ferner. “I thought they got the momen-

tum early with that early powerplay (26 seconds in) and our guys didn’t steer away from what they were doing. We knew if we worked hard, we’d get back into it. It was one of those games that could have went either way.”

The Vipers, who kept the dangerous Vees to the perimeter most of the night, improved to 22-8-4-7.

The Vees dipped to 26-11-2-1.

Voth was very sharp in earning his 18th win of the season.

Added Harbinson: “We don’t like losing to these guys, but since we’ve made the changes to our team, we’ve got a tie in our building and a tight one-goal loss, basically, in theirs and so we’ll get back to the drawing board. In the next month here, every game is against the other conference so we’re just gonna get back to work on Monday.”

The Vipers host the Langley Chiefs Thursday night before starting a home and home with the Westside Warriors Friday night in West Kelowna.

Vees’ captain Derik Johnson felt his club competed hard and showed good patience.

“They’re a good hockey club, they’re a wellcoached hockey club,” said Johnson. “They’re gonna compete every night, they’re gonna block shots and we’re gonna have games like this against them. When it boils down to it, it’s a seven-game series and that’s what we all like to play. We’re disappointed with the loss, but I think we’re a much better different club than we were at the beginning of the season when we played (Vernon) maybe three games in the first month.”

Johnson likes the savvy the 19-year-old McCauley brings to Penticton.

“He’s a big addition for our team and he’s a real good kid and obviously he’s been around some very talented players like Seguin so he brings a lot of insight, a lot of knowledge and a lot of skill. He can definitely put the puck away when he needs to. He’s a very valuable piece to what we’re trying to do and we’re happy to have them.”

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CALENDAR THURSDAY JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs Langley Chiefs, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre.

MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Moose Jaw Warriors, 7 p.m., Prospera Place.

FRIDAY JUNIOR B HOCKEY – Knights vs Sicamous Eagles, 7 p.m., Nor-Val Sports Centre.

MIDGET TIER 1 HOCKEY – Vernon vs Calgary Edge Gold Mountaineers, 6:15 p.m., Civic Arena.

SATURDAY MIDGET TIER 1 HOCKEY – Vernon vs Abbotsford Hawks, 11:30 a.m.; Vernon vs Chiliwack Bruins, 6:15 p.m., Civic Arena.

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MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Kamloops Blazers, 7 p.m., Prospera Place.

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Sports Gerow falls in semis

Scorehawks taking flight Morning Star Staff

The Vernon Scorehawks are not your ordinary hockey team.

For starters, there are five Toews brothers on the roster.

And many of the players have developmental delays like Down Syndrome or autism which does not slow down their energy or love of the game. Their brothers and sisters join them on the ice.

The Scorehawks, with Rob Morris as head coach of a staff including Craig Demetrick, Mike Pitura, Tony Sammartino, Alyson Lypchuck, Arlen Maguire Rick Toews and Troy Sawada, played the Kelowna Wildcats before the Christmas break.

Marlon Wilson enjoyed a good two-way game with several scoring chances, while Carson Maguire was instrumental by winning several face-offs and Shelby Maguire was solid defensively.

The coaches also noted that Wyatt Reimer was a buzzsaw,

working hard at both ends of the rink, and Coltan Boomer scored once with an assist by Aidan Demetrick.

Jace Toews was a tenacious checker, while Kade Toews was stellar defensively, preventing several goals. Landon Toews was good on the forecheck, causing the Wildcats to turn the puck over several times, while 2-foot-6 Marek Toews was huge, earning game MVP with two goals and an assist.

Sterling Bryant took several good shots and scored once, while being a fan favorite with his own cheering section. Amy Demetrick connected after several breakaways, while Aidan Demetrick converted a pass by Marek Toews.

“Aidan showed spirit by celebrating his goal by doing the bench skate-by high five to his teammates like he sees the players do at the junior games,” said coach Morris.

James Bridger was good in his own end and generated a couple of nice scoring

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Added coach Mark Longworth: “Last year they felt, by going 7-0 in the round-robin, ‘We’re the best team.

We’re going (to nationals),’” he said. “We were thinking about Quebec (2009 nationals host) before we finished the game.

“It was very sweet this year to come back and get gold and represent B.C. The guys, having tasted that bitter defeat last year, didn’t let up.”

Mark felt one of the key moments came in the fourth end when Gardner had an open hit for four, but only counted one after he racked on a guard. Rather than let it affect them, the Vernon foursome held Hozack to one in the next end before pocketing points in three straight.

The Calgary spiel will be Gardner’s second time at a national curling event; he competed at the Canada Winter Games in 2007.

Said Mark: “We’ve got to be able to start strong and maintain a steady pace throughout a long week.”

The Gardner rink is sponsored by East Hill Physiotherapy, Butcher Boys, Hi-Pro Sportswear, Home Link Automation, Canadian Builders, Sladen Moore and Baron Insurance.

On the junior women’s side, Vernon’s Jenn Gerow fell 5-4 to Corryn Brown of Kamloops in Thursday’s semifinal.

After allowing a single in the first end, Gerow picked up two in the second. The two teams swapped deuces in the fourth and sixth ends, and Brown equalized with a single in eight.

Gerow came up short on her draw in the final end.

Brown bowed 8-3 to defending champion Dailene Sivertson of Victoria in Friday’s championship game.

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Wournell winds it up Morning Star Staff

Martin Wournell scored twice and set up another as the Silver Star Hitmen shaded the Aquatico Bay Bar & Grill Sharks 3-2 in Interior Hockey League action Monday night at Priest Valley Arena.

Jeff Kuzniar also scored as the Hitmen counted all their goals in the first period. Dave Gillespie earned two assists for the 8-8-2 Hitmen.

Dallas Wolpert and Ryan Robertson answered for the Sharks (7-8-3), who got a pair of helpers from Vernon Miskosky.

Shane Hillman made 22 saves for the win, while Jordan Vallance earned 18 stops in the loss.

Curtis Wakelin scored the shootout winner as the Royal LePage Whalers edged the Hitmen 7-6 Sunday night at Wesbild Centre.

Riley Spraggs of the Whalers also beat Hillman NATALIA VIGNOLA / MORNING STAR in the shootout, while Gord French missed on his Silver Star Hitmen Martin Wournell sends a high pass through the defence of Royal attempt. Whaler tender James Scherck stopped LePage Whalers’ Cory Nicholson during Interior Hockey League action Sunday Gillespie and Wournell before getting beat by Kyle night at Wesbild Centre.

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D-man Cory Nicholson supplied 1+2 in regu10-8-1. Jason McLeod produced three assists, while Joe Dolling, lation for the 12-5-1 Whalers, who got other goals from Steve Ryan Kurbis and Ryan Kempton each had two.

Ushy, Steve Burke, Spraggs and Ben Cave. Gillespie (3), Wournell Josh Palmer, Scott Belshaw, Kyle Beadman, Ted Swan and (1+4), Jeff Scott and Kuzniar replied for the Hitmen.

Chad Pierrot answered for the Maroons, who dipped to 3-16.

It was stat night for the first-place Teale Utility Canucks in a Brock Beauchamp earned a pair of helpers.

14-2 ambushing of the Kal Tire Knights at Wesbild.

Logan Massie collected 4+2 and Matt Glinsbockel added 3+3 Jason Elders pocketed 4+2, Troy Killingbeck counted 3+3 and as the Westwood Cabinets Flyers grounded the M&K Ready-Mix Darcy Quiring had 2+4 for the 17-1-1 Canucks.

Bruins 12-6 Sunday at PV. Rob Killingbeck added 2+3 for the Canucks, while Neil Jones Corey Massie, with 2+1, Liam Springnotic, with 1+2, Jim earned 1+3 and Reed Church 1+2. Jake Stuchberry and Tim Anderson and Rick Galvagno rounded out the 15-3-2 Flyers’ Glaim replied for the 3-15-1 Knights.

Rob Bauml and Leath Gare each pulled hat tricks as the R.E. offence. Jarret Watts, with four goals, and Duane Dennis, with two, handled the 8-9-1 Bruins’ scoring. Tyler Galenzoski had two Postill & Sons Orphans outlasted the Maroons 9-5 Sunday.

Jeremy Silzer and Murray Vetsch (1+2)of the Orphans scored assists. League play tonight sees the Godard Excavating Predators less than three minutes apart early in the second period to break facing the Kal Sports Bar Blackhawks (8:30 p.m.) and the Bruins open a 3-3 tie. Grady Gare provided 1+3 as the Orphans went to battling the Sharks (10 p.m.), both at Wesbild Centre.

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The days of a short bench are about to end for the Kelowna Rockets.

Rookies Damon Severson and Colton Heffley are expected to return to the lineup Thursday when the Rockets host the Moose Jaw Warriors.

The rookie duo recently played for Team West at the World Under-17 Championship in Winnipeg.

“It’s definitely important for us to get those two young guys back,” said Rockets assistant coach Dan Lambert. “We’ve been pretty shorthanded lately, we’ve been going with an AP (Tyrell Goulbourne) and still only dressed 19 guys. This way we’ll have a little more leeway in the things we can do. It’ll be nice to have a full lineup for a change.”

CINDY ROGERS PHOTO Still, the Rockets roster is a long way from being Rockets’ goalie Adam Brown makes a save with Spokane’s Steven Kuhn chasing the flush as the club continues to play without caprebound in WHL action Saturday at Prospera Place.

The Rockets won 5-2. tain Tyson Barrie, Mitchell Callahan and Andreas Stene, all of whom are at the IIHF World Junior and (Mitchell) Callahan who brings a lot of energy.”

Championship in Buffalo.

On the upside, the Rockets have more or less weathered The Rockets’ lack of depth was particularly apparent as they the storm since head coach Ryan Huska left to join the Team were dominated by both Spokane (5-2) and Kamloops (5-1) in Canada coaching staff, going 5-4. their first two outings of 2011.

“When Ryan (Huska) left and we lost some of those players, “We haven’t played well the last two games,” said Lambert. we knew it was going to be a tough go, but overall it’s gone rea“We want to focus re-establishing out forecheck and playing a sonably well,” added Lambert. “At that time we were one point nigh tempo game. With so many guys away, you put other guys out of first place…and now we’re still a point out of first place. into positions they’re not used to.

So we’re pretty excited about the situation we’re in, and when “Most guys have done a pretty good job, but let’s face it, you everybody gets back we can look forward to a good last half of can’t replace a guy like Tyson Barrie who eats up big minutes, the season.”

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A century sits lightly on Joan Heriot as she laughs and visits with friends.

“People ask why the English accent?

I was born in Vernon but when I was a little child, the whole Okanagan Valley was British. Technically, I’m actually Scottish.

I thought that sounded rather exotic. I remember when I won a prize for being tidy at school, it was the Poems of Robert Burns,” she said in an interview late last year.

Her father, Allan Heriot, came to Coldstream from England in 1904 and her mother, Jessie Paulden, came as a governess to the Denison family in 1906. They were married in 1909 and Joan Ethelwyn Heriot was born in the Vernon Hospital Jan. 7, 1911.

The seeds of Heriot’s future careers took root as she grew up in Coldstream.

Her mother continued to teach, her father worked as an entomological researcher, doing drawings for his published papers, and the little girl was a keen observer of the natural world. After seeing a collection on beetles when she was six, she declared that she would become an entomologist, an important job because of the many orchards in the area.

Heriot attended St. Michael’s Girls School in Vernon where she met artist Sveva Caetani, who later became a good friend. While she was at UBC studying entomology, she discussed her future career with a professor.

“He said, ‘My poor girl. You’ll never get a job with that. You’re a woman. Women do not get jobs in science. You’ll have to go to England if you will persist,’” she recalled.

She did persist and earned the money for her passage to England by picking apples, weeding gardens, and mowing lawns for two years. She went to the University of Liverpool where she lived with one of her aunts. By 1936 she had earned her M.Sc. degree and a teaching diploma and had a job teaching for the University of London External Program at Brighton Technical College, where she stayed for 30 years and was made department head. Former students remember her fondly and keep in touch: she received a Christmas card from one who is now in Brazil.

“Learning is such a joy for her and she made it a joy for others. Her sense of humour makes it such fun to be around her,” said Sharon Lawrence, who with another friend, Rhondda Biggs, visits Heriot to read to her, including science books since she has kept her interest in science.

Heriot came back to Vernon in 1966.

“I always intended to come back. It was home. I found that the Canadian child had never discovered that there was anything in a pond besides a tadpole,” she said. She remedied that by joining the North Okanagan Naturalists Club and sharing her knowledge with members of all ages.

“I had said that when I retired, I would

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Joan Heriot, age two, and her father Allan Heriot in Coldstream in 1913. do some painting. I had some lessons with Miss Jessie Topham Brown but I wasn’t any good with oils or watercolours. Then I made the transition to pastels and I knew this was the medium for me. I found I could do things in pastels that I couldn’t do in any other way. I think I painted something like 250 pictures.”

Her pictures, mostly of local scenery, were much sought after. People vied to be on ‘Heriot’s List,’ which meant the chance to buy her next painting when their turn came up. Her generosity benefited the Vernon Public Art Gallery as she donated pictures to Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. The gallery had a retrospective of her work in 2007. Some of her journal drawings are in Issue three, 2009 issue of Lake A Journal of Arts and Environment, published by the University of B.C. Okanagan. Heriot wrote Growing up on the Coldstream, A Memoir, (2005) where she recalls her friends from the families of early settlers to the area. The family story is featured in the 74th Record of the Okanagan Historical Society.

In retirement, she renewed friendships with some of them,including Sveva Caetani and Paddy Mackie.

“It’s been an interesting life but I don’t think I’d want to do it again. You’re deprived of so many things — sight and hearing and taste, and mobility. I’m lucky in retaining some of the marbles but they’re on the loose side,” she said.

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Joan Heriot celebrates her 100th birthday Jan. 7, and friends are invited to her party that day at All Saints Anglican Church.

Lawrence asked if Heriot had any advice, to which she replied with a mischievous smile and the quotes, “Be good sweet maids and let who will be clever,” and “Do good deeds, not dream them all day long.”

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Lisa Froom (left) Ron Birch and Joe Dorval receive $1,000 from Guenter Rieger, with the St. James Knights of Columbus. The money went towards a community Christmas dinner hosted by the Upper Room Mission, Dorval and Birch, Dec. 25 at St. James School, for anyone who would otherwise have been alone at Christmas.

New arrivals

Nov. 1: Born to Kris and Milannie Brown of Armstrong, a boy, named Benjamin Allan Colby.

A grandson for Murphy and Gloria Pottage of Victoria, Rob and Debbie Brown of Armstrong.

A great-grandson for Alan and Junita Pottage of Black Creek, Alice Randall of Mission, Betty Brown and the late Ron Brown, Ben and the late Sheila Schultz of Armstrong.

Nov. 13: Born to Sarah and Kevin France of High River, Alta., a boy, named William Kevin. A grandson for Linda and Bob France of Coldstream, B.C., Darlene and the late Kevin Cooper of Foam Lake, Sask. A greatgrandson for Iris Hallam and New Additions the late Grace France, both of Vernon, B.C. Dec. 13: Born to the Watson family of Lumby, a girl, 5 lbs. 3 oz., named Alivia Lynn. A sister for Stacie, 17; Brittany, 14; Jeremiah, 11; Victoria, 9.

A granddaughter for Ed and Jo-Anne Watson of Lumby, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Ed Watson of Calgary, Alta.

Dec. 14: Born to Brandi and Rob Streloff of Enderby, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 3 oz., named Elianna Kate. A granddaughter for Rick and Jean Wells of Grindrod, B.C., Barb Streloff of Winfield, B.C. Dec. 19: Born to Rashid and Sajida Siddique of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 8 oz., named Mariam Fatima.

A sister for Reyaan, 7 1/2; Meeyub, 4 1/2. A granddaughter for Sufi Abdul Sattar and Rashida Bibi of Vernon, B.C., M. Siddique and Kalsoom Akhtar of Multan, Pakistan.

Dec. 20: Born to Shannon Roach and Dean Mauro of Coldstream, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 9 oz., named Colton Dean Nicola Mauro. A grandson for Yvette Mauro of Coldstream, Ken Mauro of Kimberley, B.C., Sandra and Nicola Pitaro of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. A great-grandson for the late Clara and Robert Roach, Liberata and Antonio Pitaro, Victor Mauro, Elsie Kelly.

Dec. 25: Born to Janine Lloyd and Brendan Miller of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 15 oz., named Aiden Edwin Bradley Miller. A grandson for Danica Lloyd of Vernon, B.C., Ed Lloyd of Winfield, B.C., Arlene Miller, Brad Miller, both of Vernon. A great-grandson for Al Lloyd, Phyllis Lloyd of Salmon Arm, B.C., Ethel Graham of Langley, B.C., Lou Miller of Lumby, B.C. Dec. 27: Born to Bobby Hook and Fiona Forshaw of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 4 oz., named Ethan David Alexander Hook. A brother for

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Sydney, 10; Sophie, 7; Kira, 2. A grandson for Suzanne Dooley of Cherryville, B.C., David and Sue Forshaw of Bristol, England, Arthur Hook of Dublin, Ireland, Kathleen Galavan of Meith, Ireland. A great-grandson for Edith and Christopher Dooley of Dublin, Ireland.

Dec. 28: Born to Theressa Hoglund and Neil Bourgh of Falkland, a girl, 8 lbs. 4 oz., named Kaylene Piper. A sister for Kelsey, 15; Kendra, 13; Kristopher, 2 1/2. A granddaughter for Arvid and Audrey Hoglund, John and Jessie Bourgh, all of Falkland, B.C. Dec. 29: Born to Dan and Angie Mendes of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 10 oz., named Sophie Marina Madalena. A granddaughter for Joe Mendes, Maria Mendes, both of Vernon, Gordon Nickoli of Vernon. A great-granddaughter for Maria Mendes, Lilo Both, Anna Nickoli, all of Vernon.

Dec. 31: Born to Kelsee Knowlan of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 15 oz., named Klea Mary Shelby Knowlan. A granddaughter for Karyn Knowlan, Doug Knowlan. A great-granddaughter for Maureen McConkey. A great-great granddaughter for Florence McConkey.

Dec. 31: Born to Michael and Dianne Peterson of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Robin Grace. A sister for Jade, 5; Kassidy, 2. A granddaughter for Hal and Rita Peterson of Kamloops, Kathleen McCulley of Williams Lake.

Dec. 31: Born to Aaron and Shelley Schmidt of Enderby,a girl, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Lyla Paige. A sister for Ivan, 3. A granddaughter for Steve and Kathy Schmidt of Salmon Arm, B.C., Dick Jones of Lumby, B.C., Darlene Jones of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Louise Visscher of Kelowna, B.C.

Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Master & Astrologer Teresa Hwang will talk about the importance of Heaven, Earth and Man Luck, and the Chinese Zodiac at her upcoming fundraising seminar.

Chinese New Year Forecast Year of the Yin Metal Rabbit is a seminar Jan. 30 Liam Carr at the Schubert Centre, with net proceeds going to Liam Carr.

The son of Kristy and James Carr, Liam is a Vernon boy born Jan. 17, 2010, who was diagnosed with a rare condition called Panhypopituitarism when he was only two weeks old.

Panhypopituitarism is a medical condition in which the pituitary gland does not send signals to the body to produce all the hormones. These hormones help with his blood sugars, appetite, stress management, temperature and growth.

As part of having this condition, Liam was also diagnosed with Diabetes Insipidus, in which antidiuretic hormone is not produced. As a result, his body cannot hold water as well, which could cause an electrolyte

Science fun continues at OSC Morning Star Staff

The holidays may be over, but at the Okanagan Science Centre, the fun never ends.

The OSC has a number of programs planned for its Saturday Serious Fun events.

Telescopes and the Night Sky takes place Saturday at 1 p.m. Did Santa bring you a telescope for Christmas?

Do you already have one that you never figured out? Wondering what you might be able to see in the sky this winter?

Come to the OSC to discover the fundamentals of telescopes. Bring in your telescope or just your questions and

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imbalance if he is not closely monitored by bi-weekly blood tests.

“Liam has to have all five hormones introduced daily including a daily growth hormone shot,” said Hwang. “These are required lifelong expansive treatment, besides regular travel to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver on a very regular basis for check-ups.”

At the seminar, Hwang will discuss how the upcoming year will affect each person, based on their year of birth.

She will also go over the impact of the different types of qi within your home/business, most important the negative qi that comes with the new solar year on Feb. 3.

“Learn how to minimize possible calamities, and be prepared for any eventuality,” said Hwang, who is presenting the seminar through her company Teresa Hwang Feng Shui and Design. “Being forewarned is forearmed.”

The fundraiser takes place Jan. 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre.

Tickets are $20 per person in advance, with all net proceeds from the ticket sales donated to the Carr family.

For tickets please contact Hwang at Kal Fitness, 250-549-1240, e-mail to fengshui@teresahwang.com, Joan Rowan at Kal Fitness or 250-549-2665 or e-mail to joan_rowan@shaw.ca

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get some answers from OSC staff and special guests from the RASC. How Strong are Gummy Worms? runs Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. Join OSC staff as they determine the elasticity and tensile strength of one of everyone’s favourite snacks: gummy worms!

You’ll see first-hand how far they can be stretched and deformed at different temperatures. And yes, you might get to eat some of the test subjects.

Programs are free for OSC members; regular admission for non-members. For more details, see www.okscience.ca

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Community Calendar JANUARY 5 VERNON WOMEN IN BUSINESS Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Schubert Centre for networking 11:30 a.m. to noon, buffet lunch noon to 1 p.m. Members, $14; non-members, $20. VWIB offers networking opportunities and inspires, educates and motivates women to be the best they can in their business and personal lives. For more info., see www.vwib.com or e-mail membership@vwib.com.

SECOND WIND COMMUNITY BAND Our band always welcomes new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us! Practices are every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Vernon secondary school. We play everything: jazz Broadway musicals, marches, light rock and classical.

For more info. call band leader Toni at 250-549-2414.

PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP For families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death. For more information, call Jennifer Patrick at 250-938-2331 or Melody Miller at 250-540-2449 or e-mail to awalktoremember_ourbabies@yahoo.ca Please note: We will not meet Jan. 5, but meet again Jan. 19.

A COURSE IN MIRACLES Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399.

PREGNANCY SUPPORT Every Wednesday we offer two drop-ins: lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., and supper from 4 to 5:30 p.m. We offer a free and confidential service to help you have a healthy baby. We are accepting donations to the program of maternity and infant clothing and double strollers.

We are at 2902-29th Ave. For information call 542-5448.

THE HALINA CRAFTERS A fun group of people open to new members 50+ who would like to come out and socialize and work on different projects. Join the fun Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for info.

AL-ANON MEETS Wednesdays at 7 p.m., the Alliance Church. For more information, call 545-4933.

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. Please call 542-6151.

ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUPS The Alzheimer Society of B.C. early stage support group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Support group for caregivers also meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Both meetings at the People Place, room 102. Call tollfree, 1-800-634-3399.

CODA MEETS Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Now meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (behind Knox Presbyterian Church). Please call our 24-hour hotline at 250503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for info.

WESTSIDE RESPONSE SERVICES SOCIETY WRS offers blood pressure testing, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - noon at the Killiney Beach Hall and Annex on Udell Road.

AA MEETINGS ON WEDNESDAYS 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. (H). Open meeting (X), 8 p.m. at VTC, 2810-48 Ave., Vernon. Tradition meeting (X) closed meeting, 8 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25 Ave, Vernon. AA meeting (X), open, 8 p.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access.

THE VERNON DIET CLUB MEETS Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weight-management is welcome. Call 542-3252.

UPPER ROOM MISSION BOUTIQUE Happy New Year.

It’s our 2011 Heart Sale on clothing and footwear: adults, $1; linens, $1; children’s 50 cents each. We are at 2708-34th St., under the big blue awning LADIES OF THE ROYAL PURPLE Come join the great ladies of the Royal Purple Lodge #123. We are a non-profit group

Feature Event: Kalamalka Fly Fishers present Introduction to Fly Tying course

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his course is ideal for a beginner, as an upgrade for a self-taught person, or a refresher for a person who has been away from tying for a few years. The course is 10 sessions, which covers tools, materials, fly construction of 18 very good local patterns, fly fishing methods, and entomology. When a person is finished this course, he or she should be able to tie most local flies from a description, a magazine recipe or a sample fly.

Equipment and tools are not required for the first class. Class runs Thursdays Jan. 13 to March 17, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Vernon secondary school. Registration: Vernon Recreation Centre – Course Code # 23660 Cost is $85 (after Jan. 6, $92.) Price includes step by step manual. For information, please call Ken at 250-545-4012. meeting at the Elks Hall on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Meeting starts 1 p.m. or bring your lunch at join us at noon. For more information, call 545-6810.

THE NORTH OKANAGAN NATURALIST CLUB MEETS Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Lodge with guest speaker Anthony Kittel, co-ordinator, Regional Growth Strategy.

JANUARY 6 BUSINESS NETWORKING IN ARMSTRONG Free networking opportunity over lunch with a new interesting topic each meeting! We meet first Thursday of every month, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch. Format: 10 minutes networking with others, one minute optional personal introduction for each attendant, 10 minute speaker. We’ll finish up with threeminute business spotlight, determined at previous meeting with business card draw. Armstrong Inn Banquet Room.

Would you like to be a future speaker? RSVP to lendingd@ telus.net or 250-546-3963. Jan. 6 speaker is Brian Wills on the topic, “Financial Health for your Business.”

SCHUBERT SINGERS Practices held Thursdays at Schubert Centre, 11 a.m., under the leadership of Trudy McGrath.

Call Wilf Lynch at 250-549-2352 for more info.

NAVY LEAGUE CADETS for boys and girls 9 to 13 meet every Thursday at 6:15 p.m in the CMHA building at 3100 – 28th Ave. New cadets are welcome on any parade night. Further information from the Commanding Officer at 250-503-8319.

VERNON TOASTMASTERS Starting a new year of education and communication. We will be offering weekly sessions on “How to Run and Control Business Meetings.’’

Any club, business or organization will benefit from more productive and economical officer meetings. Meetings held Thursdays 7:30 to 9 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 4716 - 34th St. For more information, call at Serle 250-542-5161.

THE FRIENDS OF HISTORY MEET Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at The Pantry. Speaker is Lorne Adamson on the topic, “WWII - The 1943 Aleutian Campaign and its Vernon connection.”

All welcome to attend. Lunch available.

THE VERNON SILVER STAR QUILTERS Meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

New members or guests welcome. For more information, see our website at www.vssq.org KNITTING CIRCLE ARMSTRONG We invite you to a relaxing evening of sharing, learning and meeting new friends.

Bring a project — needles and yarn — or just yourself.

Beginners always welcome. Now accepting yarn donations for local charitable projects. See www.knittingcircle.ca or call Judy at 546-9475 or Marlene at 546-6325 for more information. We meet first, third and fourth Thursdays of the month.

SCHUBERT EUCHRE GROUP Meets Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. at Schubert Centre. For more information, call Wilf Nash at 250-558-5818, Verna Riggins at 250-542-0828, Alice at 250-549-8434 or Muriel at 250-542-9335.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Discussion group meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574.

CRIBBAGE will be held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the

Schubert Centre starting Jan. 6.

SPRING FOREST QIGONG is held Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Centre for Spiritual Living, 2913 29th Ave. By donation and all ages welcome. Discover movements of simple but powerful techniques to help balance your energy.

Call 250-549-4399.

THE TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF CANADA Armstrong centre sets practice will recommence Jan. 6 at 10:15 a.m. at the Oddfellows Hall, 3005 Wood Ave. For more information, please call the Taoist Tai Chi Hall in Vernon at 250-5421822 or e-mail vernon@taoist.org.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE AND WEIGH-IN CLINIC The first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Schubert Centre. Ask at the front desk for room location.

LUMBY LEGION DARTS Every Thursday, with registration at 7 p.m.; play from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Come one, come all.

Non-members and beginners welcome.

VERNON LIONS CLUB MEETS First and third Thursdays of the month at the Den, 3313B-30th Ave., 6 p.m. New members welcome. Call Ken at 545-2722.

PYTHIAN SISTERS VERNON TEMPLE #21 Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre.

Contact Betty at 542-8450.

VERNON CALORIE COUNTERS We meet Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weigh-in followed by short meeting and sharing of health info. Call Agi at 250-549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250.

CRIBBAGE will be held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre.

AL-ANON MEETING Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive.

CANCER RELAXATION SUPPORT GROUP For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information, call A.J. Inkster at 250-307-4410.

TIME OUT GROUP AT HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE If you enjoy doing crafts and socializing with a great group of people, come on out and join the Time Out group every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information.

AA MEETINGS ON THURSDAYS 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. (H) Thursday Morning Step Group (H), open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. BYOBB Group (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Thursday discussion group (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) handicap access.

(X) no handicap access VINTAGE CARS Are you interested in old cars? The Vintage Car Club of Canada, North Okanagan chapter, meets at The Pantry in Vernon the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We welcome interested guests and new members. Please note: though owning a vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necessity. For more information, call Robert at 260-3969, Glen at 546-3252 or e-mail to damzerr@telus.net.

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Learn more from those who have the answers!

Be sure to contact The Experts with YOUR questions!

Sareena SharmaNickoli, BBA

Benita FrankPoggemoeller BBA, Marketing, Web & Graphic Design Specialist

Q: A:

How Can I Make Good Marketing Decisions?

Being a New Year that’s a great question with many answers, however one of the best ways to make sound marketing decisions is to conduct marketing research.

There are several ways to conduct marketing research and they all depend on the time and budget involved.

One of the most reliable, direct, and helpful ways to conduct research is to create a consumer survey or questionnaire. It is something almost any size business can do and it doesn’t matter if it’s a product or service you are selling. There are many details involved when creating and implementing a questionnaire, but remember to keep your reason (the marketing decision you are trying to make) for the survey as the objective. If you’re interested in having a custom questionnaire created for you, please contact us, we’d be glad to help.

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Purchasing & Marketing Director, Certified Interior Designer I need some new furniture and appliances, but I don’t think I can afford it especially after the holidays. Are there any payment plans available?

There are many payment plans that you can take advantage of.

You can finance from 3 months all the way up to 2 years, with equal payment plans, or do not pay plans.

The process is actually quite simple and only requires you to fill out an application form which is processed in as quickly as 5 minutes! Once approved, you can choose the appropriate finance plan that best suits your needs. Make sure to ask about the details of the finance plan you decide to go with. Furniture, appliances, mattresses and electronics can all be financed. So the timing has never been better to buy the furniture you’ve always wanted, or those new appliances that you’ve been dreaming of, or a new mattress to guarantee a good night sleep!

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Raul Poole

Elizabeth Densmore

Certified Home Inspector

Administrative Intelligence

Are You Throwing Money Out The Window?

Winter is a good time to assess your homes’ energy efficiency and insulation effectiveness.

There are some easy ways to do this. Hold a lit candle at the edges of your doors & windows - does if flicker much? If so, it could be time to replace your weather-stripping. Take a look at your roof – does the snow melt off quickly, compared to other homes? Can you see the outlines of your roof trusses and do large icicles form on your eaves? If so, you are probably quite literally burning your money needlessly. Certain types of home efficiency repairs can be quite easy and inexpensive and will pay for themselves quickly in reduced energy bills, improved living comfort, and a reduced carbon footprint.

Q: A:

One of the biggest challenges for small businesses to conquer I like to call ‘the paper monster’. It can engulf you with a high level of frustration and a sense of despair.

Why does it feel so insurmountable?

It’s because there are no systems established to organize and maintain the office paperwork.

Resolution Solutions Every business needs systems created in order to run effectively and smoothly.

• Sort your paperwork into current, reference, historical, recycle, or shred • Schedule appointments into a day timer electronically, manually or both • Develop tracking systems and checklist for your records Understand change is a process and your system will need fine-tuning before it is fully operational to your standards and style of work. Contact me if you need assistance.

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How can I be successful with my New Year`s Fitness Resolution?

We possess this innate desire to be happy and fit, yet usually our lack of time forces us to put our most precious resources, our body and soul, on the back burner.

Make sure that you set yourself up for long-term success and really reap the benefits of feeling young and full of vitality. Grab a friend, or really pamper yourself and hire a personal trainer. Start strength training today...it’s no longer a secret that it’s now seen as the fountain of youth!

This year, don’t settle on the ordinary body and soul. This year, strive for the extraordinary!!! You deserve it!!!

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Q: A:

Should I wait for Spring to Buy a Home?

Any consistent, significant rise in inventory for 3 months or more should be reflected in prices 6-24 months later.

We are already there.

Home prices and interest rates Are more favorable to Buyers then they were in the past.

These factors along with a minimal increase forecasted in the rise of home prices for the next 3-4 months could make January the right time for you to buy.

Spring typically brings more properties to choose from, as well as more Buyers. This could put you in competition with other Buyers who want to purchase the same home as you, possibly resulting in you having to pay more for the property.

A well priced home will not last, when you are ready to buy, strongly consider it before someone else does.

Do you need help with your Real Estate concerns? Call or email Hayley for answers.

Century21 Executives Realty Ltd. hayley@century21executives.com www.hayleybrown.ca 250.309.7695

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Anita Suess, CHRP, CCDP

Hayley Brown Johane Andrews

Is your 2011 New Year Resolution to organize your office paperwork?

Q: A:

I really hate looking for a job, and want to avoid having to do it again. How can I make my new job “bulletproof”?

You can’t make your new JOB bulletproof.

You can make your CAREER bulletproof: First, continue with ongoing professional development, and build expertise in your chosen field as a generalist and a specialist. Regardless of economic conditions, the top people in any field are never unemployed. Second, maintain your network of professional contacts. This will keep you current on changing conditions, trends and opportunities, and ensure that your industry contacts and colleagues remain informed about your accomplishments. Third, help others in your field. You never know when someone will have an opportunity to repay a favour!

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Mortgage Specialist

Q: A:

Am I able to use the equity in my home to pay off debt and do you recommend it?

Great question, taking equity out of your home to pay off high-interest debt associated with credit card balances can put more money in your bank account each month.

And since interest rates are at a 40-year low, switching to a lower rate may save you a lot of money – possibly thousands of dollars per year.

There are penalties for paying your mortgage loan out prior to renewal, but these could be offset by the extra money you could acquire through a refinance.

With access to more money, you will be better able to manage your debt. Refinancing your first mortgage and taking some existing equity out could also enable you to make investments, go on vacation, do some renovations, invest in your children’s education or create that emergency fund that everyone should have.

In the current credit-crunched lending environment, now more than ever it’s important to take the time to contact a Dominion Lending Centres mortgage professional to find out your options.

By refinancing now and paying off your debt, you can put yourself and your family in a better financial position. It’s very important to not rack up your credit cards after refinancing, asks your broker to help you set your goals and budgets, and stick to them!

Now would also be a good time to pay off debt if people over spent at Christmas.

Dominion Lending Centres Solutions Ph: 250-546-3963 www.tanyac.ca

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The Landing’s Very Own...

Year in Review

BUY-LOW FOODS

Editor’s note: this is the final part in a series looking back at events of 2010 The 111th Interior Provincial Exhibition gets underway with agricultural and commercial exhibits, a rodeo and midway. Staff and volunteers work year round to get ready for the fiveday event which draws almost 150,000 people.

A small earthquake registering 2.1 on the local magnitude scale shakes Vernon.

Paralympic silver medallist Josh Dueck breaks the Guinness world record for the most high-fives by an individual in 24 hours – 9,307 – at the PNE. Vernon will not be returning to the regional fire dispatch service — even for just a few months.

Effective Sept. 20, those travelling 40 km/h or more over the posted speed limit will face a charge of excessive speeding that will trigger a mandatory seven-day vehicle impoundment for the first offence.

Vernon’s Citizens on Patrol group is praised for helping nab a pair of robbery suspects. Police responded to three separate robberies and in each case a weapon was

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Chuckwagon races are just one of the many highlights spectators flock to take in at the Interior Provincial Exhibition. produced.

Montreal Canadiens starting netminder Carey Price visits his old friend Vernon Vipers equipment manager Gord Cochrane at Wesbild Centre.

Okanagan Regional Library staff recommend that $2 million from reserves be added to the construction budget for a new 30,000 square-foot branch on 30th Avenue.

A former premier is getting back into politics.

Rita Johnston, who lives in Coldstream, has joined the B.C. Conservatives.

Johnston was B.C. premier for seven months in 1991.

The eighth annual Wine, Women and Woods Tee Off for the Cure raises $75,000, enough to cover the cost of the digital diagnostic equipment specific to breast cancer. The equipment will benefit women throughout the North Okanagan.

The Scouts and Guides programs celebrate 100 years in Canada. Scouting started in England in 1907 and there have been Scout

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Pat Bell, Minister of Forest and Range, visits the Kalamalka Forestry Centre to see the year’s bumper crop and kick off National Forestry Week.

Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes insists he was representing the majority of his constituents when he voted to scrap the long-gun registry. The contentious program narrowly escaped being abolished in a 153151 vote in the House of Commons.

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A new Christian radio station is on the airwaves with VOAR (Voice of Adventist Radio) broadcasting at 89.3 FM, Armstrong Christian Family Radio.

Municipal election terms will remain at three years, delegates to the Union of B.C. Municipalities decide in a hotly contested vote.

The 2010 CIBC Run for the Cure attracts 700 participants and raises a record $90,000 for breast cancer research.

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Canadians Kevin Koe and Cheryl Bernard rule the 24-rink, $72,000 Twin Anchors Houseboats Curling Classic.

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Demand for water is growing in the Okanagan and some elected officials are concerned that thirst could ultimately look to the Shuswap. Electoral area officials want the North Okanagan Regional District board to embrace a policy that opposes diversions from the Shuswap watershed beyond those that already occur.

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Year in Review November 2010 Enderby motorists aren’t using a roundabout and that has politicians going in circles.

Council has decided to ask the RCMP to monitor Cliffview Drive because residents are avoiding the roundabout, which was constructed in 2008, and using a more dangerous route.

With principal Tracy Godfrey in the lead, a long line of students and teachers snaked its way from the old Coldstream Elementary to the new school just a few feet away on the Kalamalka Road site.

Gordon Campbell’s resignation as premier is drawing considerable reaction locally. Tom Christensen, former MLA, isn’t surprised by Campbell’s decision.

“The focus had become him and not what the government is doing,” said Christensen.

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Okanagan Regional Library board members Maria Besso (left), Ted Bacigalupo, Mike Macnabb and Shawn Lee kick off construction of a new Vernon library. payers are on the hook for slightly more than $11,000 in legal fees in the case of its mayor against 39 residents. The township has released the summary of legal expenses in the matter of the residents against Will Hansma, a twoyear legal battle that saw the mayor exonerated of conflict of interest charges by the B.C. Court of Appeal in June.

Oyama residents vow to block any plans to

house 11 and 12-yearolds with Grade 12 students. The Central Okanagan School District is considering where to locate Grade 7 classes and one option could see moving all Lake Country students in that grade into George Elliot Secondary School.

The skill was never in doubt, it was more a question of which team would put it all together first at Wesbild Centre.

After a 20-minute mas-

ter class on squeezing the stick, Canada East loosened up on offence, scoring five times on seven second-period shots to earn a 7-2 decision over Canada West in World Junior A Challenge exhibition play.

The champion Fulton Maroons place seven players on the Interior Conference AA High School Football all-star team.

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is moving south. Jeff Carlisle has been named the new fire chief of the Kelowna Fire Department effective Jan. 4.

The ground was officially broken to signify the start of construction of a new Vernon library branch at 30th Avenue and 28th Street.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Ted Bacigalupo, Okanagan Regional Library chairman. “It’s taken upwards of 10 years to get here.”

The Ministry of Transportation is being asked to lower the speed on parts of Specht and North Folks roads in Cherryville from 80 to 50 kilometres an hour.

Residents also want the area in front of the elementary school to go from 50 to 30 kilometres an hour.

Winter’s arrival has prompted a scramble to bring Vernon’s homeless in from the cold.

Gateway shelter staff have been looking for homeless camps to ensure people aren’t put at risk by the frigid tem-

peratures, which could reach minus 15.

Vernon council endorsed a strategy to deal with public complaints about coyotes being aggressive and attacking pets, but the options do not include a cull. “When you reduce the numbers, they either breed more or new coyotes move in,” said Coun.

Buffy Baumbrough.

“Also, if you trap them, you may trap other animals.”

A Vernon man was able to escape after attempting to extinguish a blaze in his family home. Fire broke out in the 1200 block of 42nd Avenue. “My son smelled something burning and he saw smoke coming

out of a bedroom,” said owner Mark Judd.

Connor Kozak collected tournament MVP as the Seaton Sonics secured gold at the Okanagan Valley Senior AA Boys Volleyball Championships at George Elliot Secondary in Winfield. Seaton defeated the host GESS Coyotes 3-0 in the final.

George Abbott, the veteran Shuswap MLA, announced that he wants to be the leader of the Liberal party and the next premier. “My approach to government is what the Liberals and the province need today,” he said. Abbott resigned as education minister so he could seek the leadership.

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Enderby residents still don’t know if they will face a property tax increase in the new year. Council is just starting to work on the proposed 2011 financial plan, and there have been no discussions about taxes. “I’d like to see a cost-of-living increase but we don’t even have the numbers put together yet,” said Mayor Dee Wejr.

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Patrick Nicol’s duties as general manager at Kiss FM come to an end.

The 33rd annual Realtors Food Drive hits the streets of Greater Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong and Enderby. At the food bank in Vernon, 19 tons of food were brought in, a 20 per cent increase over last year.

Protect local water quality and maintain the area’s identity as an agricultural and rural community.

Those were the top two priorities for Spallumcheen’s official community plan as identified by respondents of a survey.

The Interior Health Authority will be issuing a request for proposals within the next couple of weeks for 46 new residential care beds in the North Okanagan. “That figure is based on population growth over age 75 compared to current beds,” said Donna Lommer, vice-president of residential services.

Enderby is concerned that the Interior Health Authority wants local taxpayers to be financially responsible for West Nile virus prevention programs.

“It looks like the standard provincial download,” said Coun. Greg McCune.

Vernon’s Chris Baryla cards a 6-under 66 on the Crooked Cat course at the Orange County National Golf Center to finish tied for 11th at 12 under par in Q-School in Florida. The top 25 finishers earned PGA Tour cards for 2011.

Lake Country Mayor James Baker has officially asked residents to provide input on whether they want a correctional centre constructed in the community. “I just want to see if there is a hue and cry for a prison here,” said Baker.

The North Okanagan Regional District board has agreed to increase funding for the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra from $6,043 to $9,000 annually.

OSO had been asking for $50,000.

Revenue is down and costs are up at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. “The bottom line isn’t too good for next year,” said Dauna Grant, executive director. As a result, the non-profit organization is seeking $15,000 from the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee to cover a deficit, and an additional $40,000 towards capital projects, the art collection, programs, marketing and wages.

Vernon RCMP are again warning the public about the dangers of toy guns following some tense moments. Police were called at around 7 p.m. of a report of a man with a gun in the 5300 block of 25th Avenue. The caller said a man had a gun in his hands and made motions as if he was loading it. The 22-year-old man was playing with an air soft pistol that police state, even in daylight, looks very real.

Tournament MVP Emily Kanester flushed 18 points and grabbed six rebounds as the host VSS Panthers grounded the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops 67-55 in the final of the 10th annual PIT Classic.

The Swiss Chalet National at Wesbild Centre includes a veritable who’s who in the curling world.

“These are provincial, national and international teams so this is not an ordinary bonspiel,” said Ann Holmes, with the organizing committee. Among the curlers are Kevin Martin, Kevin Koe, Glenn Howard and Randy Ferbey.

An Enderby residence is the latest venue for the RCMP’s fight against marijuana grow operations. A search of the Rosoman Road home resulted in the seizure of 871 plants in various stages of growth.

It’s a tight squeeze for patients at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. An update to local politicians indicates the hospital was 111 per cent overcapacity on average during September, October and November — a seven per cent jump from the same period in 2009. Occupancy spiked to about 120 per cent in early December.

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Swing in the new year with some Latin funk DVOIRA YANOVSKY Vernon Jazz Society

Ease on into the new year with Jon Treichel and The Scattered Atoms at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday.

The band’s repertoire highlights Latin, swing, and some modern funk-fusion from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Joining Kamloops guitarist Treichel is Graham How on flugelhorn, Julian Veres on sax and flute, Neil Brun on bass, and Ian McCuaig on drums. “We’re likely to perform a number of Latin tunes throughout the evening,� said Treichel, “Jobim standards such as One Note Samba, Desafinado, and Corcovado.�

Luiz Bonfa’s Black Orpheus is another band favourite as is Horace Silver’s Nica’s Dream. “We play more modern tunes like Chick Corea’s Spain and Armando’s Rhumba,� added Treichel. “We also perform a large number of Miles Davis and John Coltrane numbers, usually emphasizing the groove and swing side of things in tunes like Moment’s Notice, Impressions, or Seven Steps to Heaven.�

Treichel’s favourite players have always been the great soloists and improvisers including Louis Armstrong, Davis, Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Christian, and Wes Montgomery.

Abandoning the study of English literature and writing for The Ubyssey newspaper at the University of British Columbia, Treichel began gigging full time around 25 years ago. “I’ve been fortunate to record and perform with many different musicians and bands around British Columbia and Alberta, as well as the Kamloops Symphony, the Western Canada Theatre Company, and the Richmond Gateway Theatre,� said Treichel.

The Scattered Atoms was mostly an R&B dance band but gradually moved towards jazz. “My mom always played standards on the piano around the house when I was little. She sang and played the songs she heard on the radio growing up in the ‘40s. I guess these tunes left an impression on me and I rediscovered them later on,� explained Treichel.

With two young children at home, Treichel doesn’t tour as much but still gigs regularly. He’s especially looking forward to the VJC show. “The Vernon show is a rare treat for us, performing in front of a listening audience. We play a regular lounge house gig as well as many functions where we are meant to be background sound, so this will bring out more from us.�

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Kamloops guitarist Jon Treichel leads his band, The Scattered Atoms, to the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday.

Veres began classical flute studies as a child in Hungary, playing drums as a secondary instrument. Although he played drums in several rock and blues bands, he traded in both instruments for the tenor sax after attending a performance by Norwegian sax great Jan Garbarek. Veres performed with various jazz groups in Hungary before moving to Canada.

Growing up in Ontario, Brun also got involved in the music scene as a teenager. He performed in a city jazz band for five years and earned a special citation at 17 from the International Association of Jazz Education for his performance at the Cleveland Tri-C Jazz Festival in 1998. He has lived in Kamloops

for the past five years.

McCuaig is a music teacher at the Beattie School of the Arts in Kamloops. He has been performing for 25 years, drumming throughout Canada, Asia, and parts of Turkey.

How, a multi-instrumentalist, is a member of the horn section with his brother Kevin in the funk/R&B band Earthbound.

Both are well-known musicians around the Kamloops area.

Jon Treichel and The Scattered Atoms take the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000 31st St. upstairs) Saturday at 8 p.m.

Doors open at 7:15. Tickets are $20 ($15 for jazz society members), available at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup coffee houses.

Singer recognized for her contributions to valley jazz scene KELOWNA — An Okanagan valley vocalist, who has played with the who’s who of musicians, is receiving a special citizen’s citation on Thursday.

Jazz CafÊ founder Anna Jacyszyn will be presented with the citation at an event presented by the Okanagan Institute at Kelowna’s Bohemian CafÊ.

The event will include tributes, dedications and performances by and to the singer.

A regular performer at Okanagan Blues and Jazz Society events, the Vernon Jazz Club, Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen in Winfield and at her own Jazz CafÊ performances at Kelowna’s Black Box Theatre, Jacyszyn’s energy has enriched the lives of many fellow musi-

cians, students, and audiences.

Born in Warsaw, Poland, and brought up in Kelowna, Jacyszyn attended Raymer elementary and KLO secondary schools. After graduation, and eager to expand her vision and talent, she spread her wings by venturing to Europe and Asia. However, despite the excitement of being a backing vocalist in England for Yazz, Marshall Anna Jacyszyn Jefferson, and Cher, she knew her true love to be jazz and the Okanagan.

Upon her return, she created the Jazz

CafĂŠ at the Black Box behind the Kelowna Community Theatre.

Attendance at the event is always at capacity and among the charmed audience there is the consistent murmur, “I can hardly believe I’m in Kelowna. It feels like an exotic night club giving birth to jazz.�

An Okanagan Arts Award winner, Jacyszyn’s latest CD, Lush Life, includes regular collaborators such as bassist Bernie Addington, drummer Scott Gamble, vocalist/keyboardist Neville Bowman, as well as woodwinds expert Larry Crawford and composer/pianist Stu Goldberg, both of whom will pay tribute to Jacyszyn at the event. “Anna Jacyszyn is a stunning vocal sensa-

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Anna Jacyszyn: Raising the Bar takes place at the Bohemian Cafe, 524 Bernard Ave., Thursday at 5 p.m. For more information and to register online, go to www.okanaganinstitute.com.

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Also announced is rising star Craig Morgan, who will be playing July 7 in his first visit to Mountainfest.

Morgan has had hits with songs such as That’s What I Love About Sunday and Almost Home.

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Doors to Friday’s show with Paperboy open at 7:30 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m.

Admission is by donation (suggested is $5.)

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Vernon band Paperboy, featuring Braeden Otter, Cameron Lutz and Luke Mortenson, release their debut CD, First Day on the Job, at Gallery Vertigo Friday.

Reba booked for Mountainfest MERRITT –– She was in Prince George on Halloween and she’ll be in Merritt in July.

The Merritt Mountainfest has made its first artist announcement for the 2011 festival, placing Reba McEntire in the star slot on Saturday, July 9.

The red-headed country music legend played to a huge crowd at the CN Centre in Prince George Oct. 31, and will be making her second

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The Gallery Vertigo fundraiser put on by the Vernon band last month with fellow locals Modern Folk, and a last-minute stand in by Polar Year, raised more than $500 for gallery exhibitions and programs.

The event was so successful, the boys from Paperboy are back at it, presenting their CD release party for their debut, First Week on the Job, Friday, and to help establish the nonprofit, artist-run gallery as a viable venue for Okanagan musicians.

“We wrangled 60 people into one of the smallest spaces in Vernon,” said Paperboy’s Luke Mortenson about last month’s gig. “What’s really great about venues like Gallery Vertigo is that there isn’t room to sit down, so you have a really immediate interaction with the crowd, whether you’re ready or not.”

Playing their brand of progressive indie doo-wop, Paperboy (also fea-

turing Cameron Lutz and Braeden Otter) is still in its infancy as a group, and are quickly honing their showmanship skills.

“What I love most about playing with both Cam and Braeden is that none of us are out for the glory of the spotlight, we move fluidly as a single sound and are really ready to make people part of the show,” said Mortenson.

“I think we have learned a lot from past experiences and have gleaned the best parts to make Paperboy.”

The band also credits Gallery Vertigo executive director/curator Judith Jurica (who is taking a break from her duties at the gallery this month and next) for her support.

“Judith is amazing.

While the fundraiser was a huge success, I’m constantly inspired by people like her that rage against the poor funding of the arts with a smile on her face,” said Mortenson. “Every day she’s chipping away up at Vertigo to present local and Canadian art to the people of Vernon, who more often than not are unaware of the little gem of a space.

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Independent art and antiques appraiser Peter Blundell returns to the Vernon Public Art Gallery Jan. 26. for the Heirloom Discovery Appraisal Day.

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It’s time to dig out those family heirlooms and lost treasures from the attic or basement.

Independent art and antiques appraiser Peter Blundell is returning to the Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) for the Heirloom Discovery Appraisal Day Jan. 26.

Blundell’s banter about art and antiques is somewhat like CBC TV’s Canadian Antiques Roadshow, where he was hired for four days as an advising expert when the show came to Vernon in 2007.

A fully accredited member with the Canadian Professional Appraisers, Blundell has written three books on antique furniture and is also a recognized authority on paintings, prints, silver, oil lamps, china, porcelain, pottery, and collectables.

Although his life passion with art and antiques began in the 1960s, he now prefers to concentrate solely on appraising items full-time.

Based in Vernon, Blundell spends much of his time on the road in Alberta and B.C. unlocking the secrets of countless treasures, including one forgotten box in a basement that revealed five original paintings by members of the Group of Seven.

“I look forward to coming back to Vernon after appearing at most of the larger antiques shows in the west,” said Blundell. “The selection of items that have shown up in Vernon in the past have been quite wonderful.”

He will perform informal verbal opinions-of-value and offer specialty advice at the VPAG’s Heirloom

Discovery Appraisal Day. Most antiques and art items that are less than 400 years old will be assessed, except for jewelry, firearms, coins, stamps, and wrist watches, however, pocket watches and swords can be appraised.

Those who do not wish to lug a large piece of furniture to the venue can either bring in a drawer or any loose piece from which Blundell should, with the aid of a photo and measurements, be able to determine the age and where in the world the piece came from.

The public is also invited to watch Blundell as he explores each piece brought in.

“There will be an overhead mirror for easy watching and a sound system for eavesdropping,” said the gallery’s curatorial assistant Cyan Kregosky.

“Come for an hour or stay for the whole day. You will learn and be entertained as Peter passes on his insights to the audience.”

Spaces for the Heirloom Discovery Appraisal Day are limited. Those booking are asked to state what they will bring and if it is a painting, the artist’s name registered.

To book an appointment, call the gallery at 250-545-3173 and ask for Joan Jacobson. A portion of proceeds from this event will go towards programs at the VPAG. Blundell can also perform formal in-home appraisals for insurance, upsizing or downsizing consultations, or for legal purposes. Call 250-542-4540 or visit www.blundellartandantiques. com for more information.

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There are always surprising finds when more than 60 people scour the countryside in the annual Christmas Bird Count.

And this year’s 61st bird count in the Vernon area, held Dec. 19, and 111th count for Canada, was no exception.

A total of 22,655 birds of 89 species were counted, which is about average, but there were eight species more than last year.

According to local bird count officials, a most unusual find this year was a Grey Catbird, a common summer bird in the Vernon area that arrives in May and usually leaves in September to winter in the southern U.S. Other unusual sightings were a Lincoln Sparrow, Peregrine Falcon, Pacific Loon and Virginia Rail.

The list: 5 Common Loon 1 Pacific Loon 9 Pied-billed Grebe 36 Horned Grebe 4 Red-necked Grebe 5 Western Grebe 6 Great Blue Heron 2 Trumpeter Swan 1,907 Canada Goose 1,805 Mallard 7 American Wigeon 1 Canvasback 183 Redhead 30 Ring-necked Duck 76 Greater Scaup 125 Lesser Scaup 41 Common Goldeneye 1 Barrow’s Goldeneye 14 Bufflehead 8 Hooded Merganser 27 Common Merganser 1 Red-breasted Merganser 52 Bald Eagle 1 Golden Eagle 11 Northern Harrier 10 Sharp-shinned Hawk 18 Cooper’s Hawk 103 Red-tailed Hawk 20 Rough-legged Hawk 5 American Kestrel 10 Merlin 1 Peregrine Falcon 131 Ring-necked Pheasant 1,716 California Quail 7 Wild Turkey 1 Virginia Rail 852 American Coot 1 Common Snipe

PILE DRIVING IN JANUARY 2011 DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM’S GRID ROAD As construction of the Grid Road (extension of College Way) continues, the contractor will start driving steel piling for the railway bridge abutments near the Kalamalka Road/Husband Road intersection. They will be using an impact hammer that will produce moderate vibrations in the immediate area and signi¿cant noise. During this time, there will be no impact to general traf¿c patterns and/or movements.

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Eighteen Cooper’s Hawks were among the more than 22,000 birds from 89 species tallied in the 61st annual Vernon area bird count.

21 Ring-billed Gull 79 California Gull 112 Herring Gull 2 Thayer’s Gull 70 Glaucus-winged Gull 225 Rock Dove 440 Mourning Dove 6 Great Horned Owl 1 Northern Pygmy Owl 8 Belted Kingfisher 23 D ow ny Woodpecker 10 Hair y Woodpecker 309 Northern Flicker 8 P i l e a te d Woodpecker 39 Steller’s Jay 6 Clark’s Nutcracker 404 Black-billed Magpie 394 American Crow 358 Common Raven 411 Black-capped Chickadee 58 Mountain Chickadee 1 Chestnut-backed Chickadee 103 Red-breasted Nuthatch

16 White-breasted Nuthatch 49 Pygmy Nuthatch 3 Brown Creeper 2 marsh Wren 1 American Dipper 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet 1 Gray Catbird 15 Townsend’s Solitaire 147 American Robin 4 Varied Thrush 6,642 Bohemian Waxwing 7 Northern Shrike 1,586 European Starling 1 Spotted Towhee 7 American Tree Sparrow 157 Song Sparrow 20 White-crowned Sparrow 723 Dark-eyed Junco 1 Snow Bunting 1 Lincoln Sparrow 1,078 Red-winged Blackbird 108 Brewer’s Blackbird 17 Pine Grosbeak

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3 Cassin’s Finch 1,181 House Finch 67 Red Crossbill 49 Pine Siskin 147 American Goldfinch 303 House Sparrow.

As early as January 5 and continuing through until January 21 Between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Mondays through Saturdays

The Grid Road is a new $9 million road and multi-use pathway connection between the central Coldstream area and Highway 97, and is a partnership between the District of Coldstream, the Province of British Columbia and the Federal Government. The Grid Road is intended to replace the route currently provided by the narrow and winding Westkal Road and Kickwillie Loop. Work began on the Grid Road in June of 2010 and is expected to be completed in June 2011.

The public’s patience and understanding during construction are appreciated.

For more information, contact: Sheldon Gull, AScT., Project Manager, Urban Systems Ltd. (250) 762-2517 sgull@urban-systems.com

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Activity Horoscope

BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL

PUZZLE NO. 203

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Although your financial trends look hopeful, if you get a bit extravagant you could negate any advantages that you might have realized.

Don’t be your own worst enemy.

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 203

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You’re apt to have a nifty way of managing things, which makes things good for everybody concerned.

Don’t let someone come in and disrupt your plans with selfish ideas.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Once again you could find yourself in the company of someone you recently met but hardly know. However, these repeat meetings are likely to bring you both closer together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Do all that you can to work on a special project of yours, because tomorrow there will be other things that’ll be occupying your time. It might be a while before you can get back to your task.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) As long as you never promised to help and you’re not truly needed, give precedence to your project over that of another’s. Please yourself instead of being used by someone else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Even if it isn’t of your making, you’ll gladly ride the tide of change as long as it doesn’t disturb your personal ocean. In fact, you can benefit from a change of course that takes you to new places.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The best way to gain the cooperation of others is to look at the world from their perspective. By knowing their views, you’ll be able to make adjustments that benefit both you and them.

Beginner/Refresher Courses start January 8th

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) If possible, you should arrange your agenda so that you’re free to do things your way, which will make for a very productive day. When you have to stop and do for another, it’s likely to be far too disruptive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Even though it might be the middle of the week, some sort of social diversion could benefit you very much, such as having a quiet dinner with close friends with whom you can relax.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Projects that you leave dangling are likely to affect your feelings of self-worth, so don’t begin anything that you know in advance you won’t be able finish. Work on lots of quick, short jobs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Try to get in touch with some friends whom you may have unwittingly been neglecting lately. Even if your pals are unavailable, they would delight in getting a message from you.

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The Rondo is better than a van because it’s roomy, gets great mileage and has a tight turning radius.

If you’re tired of driving a vehicle that’s inconsiderate to your needs please take action and come test drive a KIA Rondo today. We have a great selection of 2011’s as well as Certified Pre-Owned units. Plus, KIA backs their new and used vehicles with the best warranty. For more information, including our promotional rates and discounts please call (250) 545-7281.

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Your desire for recognition is apt to be stronger than usual in the coming months, which is okay as long as you acknowledge all those who are trying their best as well.

Don’t do anything at the expense of another.

BRIDGE LESSONS

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Moderately Confused

Bridge by Phillip Alder This deal, which won for Debbie Rosenberg (North) and JoAnna Stansby (South) the best-bid award from the International Bridge Press Association last year, probably would not have been considered if it had occurred in a team event.

Rosenberg and Stansby got to seven no-trump, which scored 2,220. If they had played in seven spades, they would have received 2,210. In teams, those extra 10 points would have been worth nothing. But in a pair game they gave Rosenberg and Stansby a complete top. They received one matchpoint for every other pair sitting North-South in the

event, the von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs at the Summer North American Championships in New Orleans.

Two no-trump was a game-forcing spade raise. Over West’s threediamond overcall, most Norths would have jumped to four spades to announce a minimum opening. But North, liking her two aces, passed. Three hearts, four clubs and four diamonds were control-bids (cuebids). Four no-trump was Roman Key Card Blackwood, the reply telling South that her partner had two aces and the spade king.

Then came the master bid. Six clubs asked

North to bid seven spades with third-round control (a doubleton or the queen) in clubs.

When North denied that holding, South expected to have 13 tricks via five spades, two hearts, one diamond and five clubs.

So she jumped to seven no-trump. Cool!

“Grandma, we’re coming to visit!”

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Obituaries

Obituaries

HALL, Richard “Dick�

1941 - 2010 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Richard “Dick� Harold Hall on November 26th, 2010 in Hua Hin, Thailand at the age of 69 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Brad (Carmelle) Hall, of Rocky Mountain House, AB; daughter, Sheree (MichaĂŤl) DubĂŠ, of Kelowna, BC; his two grandchildren, Ella DubĂŠ and Ruby Hall; his older sister, Patty Hall-Howorth, of Vernon; his younger sister, Donna (Ken) Lapp, of Vernon; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Anne Hall, father, Harold “Sonnyâ€? Hall and older brother Ken Hall. Dick was retired and loved spending his winters in Thailand.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Tea Room of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8th, 2011.

Arrangements have been entrusted to:

PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com

DAVID ATWOOD BEHRICK

Dave passed away on December 29, 2010, after an extended battle with cancer. Dave was born on June 8, 1930, in Markerville, Alberta. He enlisted in the US Air Force in July of 1948. In 1950, he married Josephine Elder, and had Âżve children, four girls and a boy. He came back to Canada from the US in 1972 and married Norda Jean in November. Dave and Norda Jean undertook a mission for the United Church to upgrade the hospital in Queen Charlotte City. While there, he assisted the Haida as they built their new church and child care centre. Dave moved his business, Behrick Enterprises Inc., to Vernon in 1982.

Dave was predeceased by his daughter, Sharon Myers; son, Dave Jr.; and step-son, Ken Dunn.

Dave is survived by his wife Norda Jean; three daughters, Kathleen (Sonny) Lee, Michelle (Randy) Law, and Daryl (Elson) Markwich; step-daughter, Rosemary (Bob) Manton and step-son, Michael (Marlene) Dunn; as well as 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and extended family.

No service is planned at this time. Flowers are accepted or a donation in Dave’s name may be made to your favorite charity.

Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

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MARIE YAWOROSKI (Marchak) 1921 – 2010 Marie Yaworoski, formerly of Edmonton, AB, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 at the Westridge Care Residence in Vernon, BC, on December 28, 2010. She leaves her loving husband, Bill, of 57 years.

Marie is survived by her sister Mildred Horpyniuk of Lamont, brothers, Steve (& Jennie), Nick (& Mary), Ben (& Cecile), all of Edmonton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marie was predeceased by parents, Joseph and Rosie and brothers, Frank (& Phyllis), John, and Paul.

Prayer service was held on Monday, January 3, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. at St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2210 – 40 Avenue, Vernon, BC. Mass to be held at the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 6425 – 120 Ave., Edmonton, AB, on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Christian burial to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail, Edmonton, AB. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

Sheena Rae Watchman December 30, 1982 December 25, 2010

Born in Winslow Arizona.

Passed away suddenly at the age of 27 in Auburn Washington.

Sheena lived most of her life in Utah, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and recently Seattle Washington. She joined the US Air Force in 2006 and was stationed in Spangdahlem AB, Germany.

Sheena is survived by her mother Lisa Smith Prather of Vernon BC, stepfather Jeff Prather of Farmington.

NM and her father James Michael Watchman of Window Rock, Arizona. A sister Alona Watchman of Las Vegas, New Mexico and a brother Michael Kurtis Watchman of Farmington, New Mexico and maternal grandfather Norman Smith, maternal grandmother Mildred Smith and stepgrandfather Albert Hourie all of Vernon. A paternal grandmother Mariann Watchman of Window Rock Arizona. Also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Sheena loved snowboarding, cliff rapelling, 4-wheeling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

She especially loved the Christmas season, the rain and the ocean.

Funeral services will be held at New Horizons, Westside Rd on Wednesday January 5, 2010 at 11 am with interment at Komasket cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.

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But some sweet day we’ll meet again, Beyond the toil and strife, And clasp each others hand once more, In heaven, that happy life.

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You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you’re always at our side.

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We knew little that day, God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will line again.

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Full-time live-in caregiver in private Vernon home for Senior with disabilities, salary $8/hr. secondary school or equivalent, 1yr or more exp. during past 3 yrs, reg. household duties, must speak & write German, must be experienced driver w/vehicle email: florianriecker@gmail.com

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age.

Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca

Help Wanted

1-800-222-TIPS

RECEPTIONIST. Our busy, modern dental office requires a part-time receptionist, afternoons 4d/wk. You must have strong computer and verbal skills. Clinical or administrative dental office experience required. Apply in person with CV and refs. to Nadine c/o Dr. Gary Wessels, 3101-35th Avenue, Vernon.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services P/T FRONT DESK AGENT at Chinook/Oasis Motel.

Available evenings & weekends. Apply in person at 1884 Gordon Drive, Kelowna.

Medical/Dental RNs: INTERESTED IN PRIVATE PRACTICE? BioClin Health Care is hiring casual RNs for our private infusion and injection clinic opening in January in Vernon. RNs must have exceptional I.V. skills and critical care experience. Starting RN salary: $37/ hr. Fax resume to: 1-866-276-2589, or email: careers@bioclin.ca.

Trades, Technical

Professional/ Management

Did you resolve to get more exercise this year?

Retail MERCHANDISER: End of the Roll Vernon is Expanding! We are seeking an Energetic and Self-motivated individual to join our team. Individuals will be responsible for planning and execution of day-to-day merchandising within our warehouse environment, it is worth noting that heavy lifting will be required from time to time. Excellent People, Communication, and Mathematical Skills are required. We offer above average wages and benefits. Please submit resume to #100-3107 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 3R5 Attention: Manager or Fax to 250-558-0402.

E-mail: Vernon@endoftheroll.com

QUALITY, OCCUPATIONAL Health and Safety, Environmental, Communication Manager Arrow Machine Works Ltd. Maple Ridge, BC 604462-7220 Management Position - Requirements - University degree in Quality,Occupational Health and Safety,Environmental, Communication Management Proven linguistic skills in English, Dutch, German required

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-3674460).

Fax 780-955-6160.

Email: hr@ensignenergy.com.

Education

Work Wanted MASTER HANDYMAN, 35 YRS EXP. RENO’S AND PAINTING. Repair, remove & replace. WILF 250-938-9392.

MOVE IN/move outs, seniors’ house cleaning, organization, help for hoarders. Reasonable Rates. Contact Helping Hands phone: 250-275-2683

Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star.

You will get exercise AND earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood.

The link to your community

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

Trained tree pruner or any odd jobs are welcome. Call Brian 250-558-9200

Students and Adults both welcomed.

Computer Services

Computer Services

Watch here for routes as they come available. contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info

™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions

In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control.

Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.

Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician

542-8620

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Fast growing, family owned business is looking for P/T or F/T

Alterations/ Dressmaking FOR YOUR alteration needs Call Kathy - 250-541-0227

Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist.

7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892

Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help.

Considering Bankruptcy?

Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161 REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation.

BBB accredited.

250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures Employment/Travel/Freedom. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1866-972-7366). www.PardonServicesCanada.com ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury?

MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims!

24hr. Call:1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation

Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS. COM

GRANITE SLAB SALE. 150 colors to choose from.

1 1/4” thick.

Great Service. Great Price!

All mayjor CC’s acepted. WCB Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-763-8303 Fax: 763-6169 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

DELI CLERKS

Attention VALUED READERS With the cold weather comes icy roads and driveways

Must be hard working, flexible & a team player.

Extended medical & dental plan.

Apply in person to 2103-48th Avenue, Vernon

Classifieds 550-7900

Career Opportunity – Sales Professional Vernon Nissan – A Member of the Sentes Auto Group

Please try to keep your driveway and walkway clear of ice and help us keep our carriers safe from accidents.

Thank You

MorningStar

The

Vernon Nissan invites you to join our ever expanding team with a newly created position within our award-winning New and Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Department. Work within a very supportive team environment at a state-ofthe-art import automotive facility. Although automotive industry experience is not a requirement, candidates must have a proven track record of success in sales. This individual will develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers and continually maintain a professional image of the company.

Integrity, passion, and excellent presentational skills are essential for this role.

Come and see why we are the largest automotive group in the Okanagan as we continue to set new benchmarks and expand our presence in the valley. The Sentes Auto Group offers an excellent compensation package, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email with resume, cover letter, and references to pamelagarwasiuk@sentes.com.

Vernon Nissan 6417 Hwy. 97N, Vernon • www.vernonnissan.com DL#30811

www.vernonmorningstar.com

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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION

You Belong

HERE!

Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst.

• Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design

Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M You WILL be noticed

Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience

and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

HANDYMAN

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Residential Snow Removal

TIM 250-307-8772

WHITESTONE

Honest Renovations

No Job Too Small!

Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.

Morgan@547-6646 550-4535

Quality Work Guaranteed

EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

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

1-800-88-HANDY

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama

PAINTING & RENOVATING

Quality Since 1989 • Seniors Discount

• Handyman Services • No Job Too Small

CALL TOM: 308-8778

NEED YOUR RENOVATION PROJECT DONE BY CHRISTMAS? Give the professionals a call and find out about our special offer.

Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”

Insured * References * Guaranteed

TCD

JOB JAR

Nu-Look Homeworks

Michael (250) 549-9686

Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435

Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory

No job too small!

Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)

250-542-8368 (Home)

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory

PAINTING

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT

250-550-7900

YOUG

BELON DRYWALL

HERE!

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

Repaints our specialty!

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

308-9783 549-5140

You DAVIES DRYWALL

All Your Drywalling Needs

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

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

You Belong

HERE!

WILL be noticed and get

MORE business in this directory

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

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

250-550-7900

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE CREW WITH QUALITY RATES FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED

549-0115

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT

PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT

250-550-7900

250-550-7900

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WINDOW CLEANING

www.vernonmorningstar.com

You Belong

SNOW REMOVAL

HERE!

HERE!

WINDOW CLEANERS • Homes • Commercial • Seasonal Cleaning • Decoration Removal VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA

250-307-3760

PLUMBING

CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

ELECTRICAL

You Belong

ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.

WHY WAIT? Available on short notice!

CertiďŹ ed Journeyman Plumber/GasďŹ tter

FREE ESTIMATES • LOW RATES

Jesse 250.540.4786

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

E N T E R P R I S E S

Make Your Snow Clearing Our Problem

Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780

MOST Driveways ONLY $30!

250-550-7900

WINDOWS & DOORS “For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!� $70 per

HERE!

Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location

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

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

New Construction or Renovations

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

OMG! It’s your BFF! And FYI: he’s such a QT!

KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

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CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT

Jed - (250)-307-4774

BOOKKEEPING

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QUESTIONS?

RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL

You Belong NEED A PLUMBER?

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

250-550-7900

Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY

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

Countertops

Snowclearing

REFACE Countertops.

1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

SNOWPLOWING, shoveling service, residential, commercial, Reasonable rates, Seniors Discounts. Call Doug for free estimate 250-503-6870

Home Improvements Natural Wood Flooring, various widths www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388

Feed & Hay

DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449

(70) very good alfalfa Timothy square bales, $6.00/60lb bales. 250-547-6546.

CLEAN dry wheat straw, round bales, 1100-1200/lbs $40/ea. delivered $50/ea. 250558-9509 First cut round $55 bale. Second cut round. $60bale. 600 lb bales. Alfalfa grass mix, some square bales avail. 250-8337785.

Free manure, you pay for trucking, Call 250-804-6720 Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 Grass/Alfalfa hay for sale $60/bale, Haylage $45/bale.

Call (250)838-7932 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

Auctions

Auctions

ClassiďŹ eds Work!

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

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

Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630

Livestock CertiďŹ ed organic beef $2/lb. on the hook. Beef Bull Red Angus. Nubin billybuck, very gentle. Katahdin ram, very gentle. 250-838-7621

Pets ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY

Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes.

Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.

Phone (250) 545-7535 www.vernonanimalcare.com

2 Teacup Maltese/Pom X. 1 M 1 F. $400 each. 1st shots & dewormed. 250-542-7261

Boxer Pups - 3 brindle female pups, 9 wks, $850. 250-2606039.

Male Bichon pups, great disposition, litter trained, non shedding, micro chipped, 1st shots, $550. 250-832-4923 Rottweiler Malamute, Wolf X & Pekingese/Pappilon. All To approved home. Call 250-5035498.

Rotty Shepherd Lab pups and Himalayan Burmese kittens.

(250)955-0866 Satin Angora rabbits for sale, born Sept 14. friendly & used to being handled, easy to groom, call Andrea 250-5035416 Wanted: male Chesapeak Bay Retriever for Stud. Call 250-546-8999

Livestock

Livestock

Pet Services WHOLESALE PET GROOMING SUPPLIES & equipment. www.HSAPETSUPPLIES.COM Sharpening & repair service.

Pets 15 gal. ďŹ sh tank w/all accessories, incl; heater, ďŹ lter, air rater, even ďŹ sh if you want! $100.

250-306-2752

LIVESTOCK HAULING Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.

Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.

Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today! spca.bc.ca

Selling by auction is the most competitive and effective way of marketing new or used merchandise, everything from household items to complete estate and warehouse dispersals. Let our staff with over 47 years of experience help you market your goods the auction way. Hauling is also available.

REGULAR SALES RESUME THURS., JANUARY 13 NOTE: WE ARE BACK TO THURSDAYS! www.valleyauction.ca or call us at 250-546-9420 903 Hwy. 97A, Armstrong, B.C.

Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca

Reliable and committed Call Paul:

250-938-0868

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

www.vernonmorningstar.com

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Appliances

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

#1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff.

250-549-3781.

CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curlybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698 I am a private collector and want to buy your old coin collection & accumulations. Todd, 250-864-3521 Wanted: Cash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon

Firearms CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curlybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698

Food Products SALE - 20 sides of BEEF, naturally grown, approx 250lbs sides, no additives, $2.49lbs cwf. 250-546-6494

Free Items FREE to a good home, beautiful Clairtone Cabinet model Stereo, as new, AM-FM 3 spd changer. Call 250-545-5790 too big for me now.

Fruit & Vegetables Brookside Orchards has good quality certified organic apples .70 p/lb, $15. for 45 lb box baking and juicing apples.

(250)260-6690

Firewood/Fuel DRY AND SEASONED Firewood Residential and Commercial sales, split and delivered. Delivery from Peachland to Oyama. Pine - $160/cord Fir - $200/cord Please call 250826-2324 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species.

Delivery 250-260-7932.

Garage Sales CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curlybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698

Acreage for Sale House and Acreage for Sale 1100sq. ft. house with full finished basement on 10 private acres with views of the Monashees in Cherryville less than 10 min. to the Shushwap River. 20’ X 25’ shop, 2 fenced acres, large yard, mature trees, and drilled well. $359,000 Call 250-547-9383 TEXAS U.S.A BEST BUY Own your own 20 acre ranch in booming West Texas only $395 per acre, $99.00 per month guaranteed financing.

Call 1-800-875-6568

Houses For Sale

DISTRESS SALES

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties

Furniture

www.OkanaganForeclosures.com

KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package.

Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 QUEEN size memory foam mattress. Brand New! Retail $1400 sell $495 250-550-6647

250-549-7258

Medical Supplies NEW TDX-SP elec. wheelchair & accessories 18 inch seat. Pd over $10,000. - Steal at $6,000. obo Assist pole $100 firm 250-546-8047

Misc. for Sale

Six 8’ X 20’ Steel

SHIPPING CONTAINERS Available for $3,000 each.

Call 250-558-5368 19 “ citizen colour tv. 2 years old. $50. 250-308-8129 3 army blankets, 100% wool, heavy duty. $25. 250-2750995 4Bulb florescent fixture enclosed in light coloured oak wood for ceiling. $50. 250545-1865 60” BURTON SNOWBOARD $50 This board has seen major fun and it’s still in great shape! Includes Flow bindings.

Call 250.307.4476 $50 firm.

Air Mattress Bed with remote control. Top quality & in pristine shape. $100 obo. 250542-2058 GET SMARTER COPIES Postcards, business cards, Flyers, envelopes, invoice books, Posters, book binding, invitations, Calendars, raffle tickets, Brochures, menu’s, memo pads & custom tabs.

260-1970 email: getsmartercopies@telus.net www.getsmartercopies.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com Kid’s bedroom set: mate’s bed, mattress, headboard, night stand, dresser. Gently used $250. 250-550-4841 NEED BUILDING PLANS

SOLD!

New home or renovations. Call Okanagan Blue Print. Plan NOW for SPRING building. 250-558-8791

Reverse Osmosis water purifier for home use, like new, $50 obo. 778-475-1561 VERMONT cast iron wood stove, non-cat (50,000 BTU’s) used only 6 times (too large for house being heated). New price $2800, asking $2000 obo. (250)546-8768

Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 Bank Sale, Fix and profit, Manufactured home on .25 acre deeded lot, needs work.

2446 Dallas Rd, $189,900, Defeo and Associates, Remax Vernon 250-260-4711.”

KODIAK MODULAR Homes Canadian homes best prices guaranteed deliver anywhere in BC Call 1-855-815-7575 or sales@kodiakhomes.ca

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

Apt/Condo for Rent

1 bedroom 595.00 Adult Bldg/Hydro not Incl.

No pets/parties/drugs Call 250 558 5020.

Maple Ridge Gardens Luxury Living

ADULT ORIENTED 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F.S., D/W, AC, laundry H.U., close to Kal Beach & Vernon Golf.

Available Immed. $825/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

Apt/Condo for Rent

MORRIS MANOR 2 bedroom corner suite and 1 bedroom available.

Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre.

ADULT ORIENTED

Heat included.

Bachelor apartment, close to

For more information call

grocery, on bus route, covered

250-542-8989

parking, summer swimming pool, on-site laundry.

Available Immed. $540/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new carpets & paint.

The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from

$

1000 / month

F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + 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!

Available Immed.

On-site Resident Manager.

$800/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.

REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE

250-542-5580

250-542-1701

Westmount Apts 2 Bdrm Apartment Secure Senior Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.

MOVE IN INCENTIVES

250-545-7251 250-503-7315

Seniors Building 1604 - 31st Street, Vernon • From $625 to $725 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry • No Smoking / No Pets

Move In Incentives

250-558-9696 250-503-7315 Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon.

Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives.

2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living

1 BEDROOM

Cozy 1 bedroom apt. close to all amenities.

N/P. $610.

Spacious & Deluxe 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo, gas fireplace, lge. sundeck, $995, incl. heat.

1 bedroom, massive 500 sq ft deck, $895 incl. heat. Secure & monitored mature adult building, guest suite, library + rec room, UG parking. F&S, DW. NS, NP. Cat OK. 250-309-2000

Shop from home!

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

250-542-7723

PROPERTY NOT SELLING? sells more Real Estate in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies.* Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 549-4161; Armstrong 546-3119; Lumby 547-9266; Enderby 838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/07

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

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

1 Bed avail Feb 1st. Bright & Clean in a quiet, carefully managed Apartment building on bus route & walk to downtown. Includes appliances, heat, hot water, cable TV, locker and parking. Also available furnished. N/P, N/S 40+ 250-558-0073 2bdrm, 1bath, balcony, central location, new paint, small pet ok. n/s. $850/mo. avail. Jan 1.

250-545-0529, 250-308-8878 2bdrm 1 Bath, ground level, close to amenities, laundry available, small pet okay, FS/AC references Req. Contact 8am-8pm $750/mo. +util (250)306-8252, (250)545-8252 2 BDRM, 1 Bath, upper unit, laundry, D/W, N/S, N/D. Close to town. Ref checked. Avail.

Immed. $775/mo 250-5457644 2bdrm, 2 bath, new flooring, paint & a/c, gas f/p, n/s.

5appl., $950pm. 250-306-0996 2bdrm, $800 +util., n/s, n/p, close to town. Laundry on site.

(250)308-5006 2bdrm, F/S, wall a/c, recently reno’d, n/p, n/s, $825/mo. + hydro, avail. Feb 1. RR. 250309-6940 2BDRM, totally reno’d condo, close to downtown, $800/mo.

R.R. 250-804-6854.

Senior oriented quiet 2 bdrm 1 bath north facing corner ste.

W/D in-ste. N/S, N/P, close to all amenities. Bus at front door. Avail Jan 15. $850/mo.

250-307-9128 VERNON. 2 bdrm condo, in suite laundry, lease, $850/mo + util, ground floor, Jan.15/Feb.1st, 250-804-9167 Very Quiet Secure Building Super large & bright. 1 bdrm totally renovated, new appliances. 2 bdrm, gorgeous view.

Very clean. 250-545-8985

2 BDRM, 4-plex, laundry hook-ups, shower only, fenced yard, $800 + utilities. References checked. 250-545-7644 or 250-550-5832 2bdrm large quiet 4plex, w/d hook up, cat ok, no dogs, $795/mo. util/incl. 250-5424310, 250-308-9738 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. Dec. 15. $900/mo. +util.

250-545-4461 250-503-7296 2bdrm unit in 4plex, top floor, 6315 Tronson Rd. $725/mo. + 1/2 util. 250-308-0793 2bed, 1/2 duplex, newly reno’d, $850, 4601 Bolduc Rd. BX, avail. Feb 1.250-550-6063 3BDRM s/s fourplex unit, 1.5bath, full bsmt, close to town, f/s, w/d hookup, $900.

Avail Now (250)260-8454 4bdrm, + additional rec. rm, newly reno’d, $1100/mo. close to downtown, 250-503-7309 4BDRM, +den, 2 full baths, fenced yard, DW, WD, near Fulton, cul-de-sac, single garage, NS/NP, $1300/mo +util.

250-308-1148, 250-503-7273 ACREAGE / pets ok. 1bdrm near Walmart.Senior discount. $625. 1-877-803-7168.

Large 3bdrm,1.5bath, + bsmt, great area, lrg yard, n/s, n/p, w/d hook-ups, avail Jan. 15, $990 +util. 604-341-0241.

Large 3bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $925/mo includes most util. 250-542-1210.

Newly reno’d 3bdrm, 2bath, OK Landing, lg yard & deck, close to schools, ns, pets neg. $1100/mo. 250-542-2085 Spotlessly clean, renovated 2bdrm main flr. in-ste laundry, near hospital.

N/S N/P. $975/mo incl util. 250-3064088

Adults 45+, 2bdrm, 2bath, central location, $750 +util.

1st week FREE.

250-558-8261.

Also, 2bdrm, 2bath, downtown location, newly reno’d. $775 +util. 1st week FREE. 250-549-0644.

1&2bdrm, close to DT, reno’d, in-suite laundry h/u. $850/mo.

1 month free rent or $400 grocery voucher! 250-549-0440.

1 & 2 bdrm Suites, NP, NS, near Bus/Shopping/Schubert Ctre, clean/well maintained, Seniors, 250-275-8066 1-2 bd units from $550-$900 Clean, secure, laundry, Call Sean 250-306-0959 or view at www.arttales.ca 1bdrm $775, 1bdrm den $740.

Quiet adult oriented building, on-site managers, F/S, DW, AC, balcony, N/S, N/P, 250545-5773, 250-550-0243.

1bdrm condo, Vernon, close to downtown, $675/mo.

(250)838-6904 1BDRM downtown, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800/mo. (250)260-3196 1bdrm quiet convenient location, near Schubert Center, rent incl. hot water, cable, prkg, F/S, N/S, 50+, $595.

250-309-3763 1bdrm small & large $575$700 & 1bdrm bsmt suite, $600/mo. incl/util, no dogs.

(250)545-8443, 250-307-4948.

2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $750/mo.

Avail Immed. 250-275-3223.

Armstrong 1bdrm, $675/mo. no pets. 250-838-9316 BACHELOR suite across fr.

Schubert Ctr. in adult building.

Completely renovated ground flr. unit. F/S, heat & hot water included.

Pay laundry. $575/mo, no pets (250) 3088500 BACHELOR suite with balcony, furnished or unfurnished, avail. immed. (250)541-0077 Bach. in quiet D/T location, 35+ F/S, A/C, H/W, cable incl. $580 + DD. 250-549-4220 East-hill 2bdrm, 1bath, f/s, onsite laundry, ns, np, $750/mo. incl/util. avail. Jan 1. 250-3089402 EAST-HILL, Rarely Vacant, adult oriented, bright, spacious, 1bdrm, heritage 4 plex, hardwood floors, n/s,n/p. R.R $725 inc/util. 250-549-2225.

ENDERBY 1 & 2bdrm apartments, A/C, N/S, N/P, no parties. 250-308-9299 Harwood area, 2bdrm 1bath, level entry apt. style townhouse, very good cond. end unit, adult bldg, NP/NS, $760 +util. Drive by #6-1900 46 Ave. avail. Nov1.Don 250-558-8762 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 NEW, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1175/mo incl all appli, AC, W/D, Secured heated U/G Parking. Call Mel 604-9368513, 604-816-9835 RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-545-1412

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

250-549-2770

Industrial Zoned 3000sq. ft. shop by Squires Pub. Hwy. access, automotive, warehouse, manufacturing or retail. 3 phase power, overhead crane. Shop, office space, shared secured compound, attached bachelor suite also available. (250) 309-1925.

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Commercial/ Industrial Commercial/Retail space in busy Spallumcheen Industrial Park, 600-1100sq.ft avail. immed. 250-549-0141 Office for rent, busy location, $400/mo. +HST, 500sq.ft incl/util. 5005 24 St. 2nd floor, Call Susan (250)558-5003 WAREHOUSE, office, shop, retail, wholesale, very good rate. 314-7225, 250-550-4178.

Cottages / Cabins

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon SEASONAL BROOKS LANE Close in 3 bdrm home on OK Lake. CP, F.S., W.D., DW, gas FP, great location on water front.

Available Immed until June 30. $1200/mo.

Sorry, NS, NP.

250-542-5580 SOUTH SPALLUMCHEEN Newly renovated 1 bedroom cottage. New appliances F/S, W/D. NP, NS. $800 per month plus damage deposit and utilities. 250-546-9974

Duplex / 4 Plex Bright, Clean 2 Bedroom Suite

in Fourplex. N/S N/P. Quiet area.

Good parking. Only $675 p.m.

250-550-0234 1/2 duplex, 2bdrm up, 2bdrm bsmnt ste. Laundry, prkg.

Near school/bus stop. Avail Feb1 $1200/mo 250-545-7618 1BDRM lower & 2bdrm upper, Immaculate, BX area, util/incl., suitable for single person, N/S, N/P, laundry, $750 & $800.

250-804-0531.

2bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $750/mo. includes most utilities.

250-542-1210 2bdrm 1bath 1/2 duplex in great cond, hardwood flrs, fenced yard. All appl. Pets ok.

2700 39th St. $850/mo. Call Brian Rogers (250)308-1888 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, bright clean, 1/2 Duplex, in family neighborhood, W/D h/u, N/S, small pet upon approval, Ref Req, $925.

250-307-4883

Homes for Rent

Mobile Homes & Pads 3bdrm mobile, 1bath, fenced yard, close to beach, Feb 1. $850 + util. n/p. 250-307-7159

Modular Homes 3bdrm, 2bath, at Louis Estate, lakeshore access, $800/mo.

DD- $400. 250-549-1618

Homes for Rent

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon CLOSE TO TOWN Comfortable 2 bdrm older home, full bsmt, carport, extra parking, fenced yard, F.S., W.D. $850/mo. Sorry, NS. Small pet okay

250-542-5580 2bdrm house, $900/mo. N/P, N/S, laundry, sun deck, avail.

Jan 1. (250)542-9403 2 bdrm house close to downtown. Hardwood flrs, lrg yard, F/S incl. W/D hook-ups. N/P or parties. $900/mo utils extra.

Call 250-308-8500

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*Houses and Furnished Accommodation* 6 bdrm 5 bath house with suite $2100+util 5000 Valleyview Pl includes fr st dw avail Dec 4 bdrm 3 bath exec Middleton home $1900+util 721 Mt Ida Incl appl available now 2 bdrm + den 2 bath exec. Foothills view home $1500+util 1512 Apex Lane incl appls avail Dec 15 4 bdrm 2.5 bath house with suite $1600+util 3830 15th Avenue incl appls avail now 4 bdrm 2 bath Coldstream home $1500+util 7504 Holtham Dr Incl Fr St Available Now 2 bdrm 1 bath reno’d Lake Country home $1100+util 15464 Oyama Road incl Fr St Avail now 3 bdrm 1.5 bath semi rural home $1100+util 5862 Bella Vista Road incl fr st Avail Jan 3 bdrm 2 bath home with garage $1090+util 3701 27th St incl appliances Avail Nov CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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3 bdrm 1.5 bath downtown duplex $875+util 3600 Centennial Drive Incl appl Avail now.

2 bdrm 1 bath level entry West Vernon $825+util 3906 27th Ave Incl Fr St avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath furnished Adv. Bay condo $825+util 26-8800 Adv. Bay Rd Avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath downtown condo $800+util 205-3700 28A St Incl FR ST Avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath downtown townhouse $750+util 3413 Okanagan Ave incl appl 2 bdrm 1 bath quiet downtown condo $750+util 3700 28A Str Incl fr st available now 2 bdrm 1 bath 55+ West Vernon condo $745+util 109-3701 27 Ave Incl FSDWWD Avail Now 1 bdrm 1 bath downtown apartment $600+util 3504 32nd Str Includes FR ST Avail now CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List

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Homes for Rent

Thor

250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite in complex.

Shared washrooms, all utilities including cable TV. $550 • 1 bdrm apartment in Mountain View in city center. F&S, stall parking, in-building laundry. $700 • 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Lake Country. Top floor unit, newer bldg, outdoor pool. F&S, W&D, DW. $950 • 2 bdrm lower suite of new home in Foothills. Incl. utilities, nice covered patio, 2 full baths, 5 appliances, great finishing & good size. $1,100 • 2 bdrm basement suite in lower Mission Hill. Includes utilities, fenced yard, F&S, W&D. $800

vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm upper condo in Lumby.

Renovated, looks great, all laminate floors, 5 appliances, balcony, big master bdrm, 900 sqft. $800 • 2 bdrm, centrally located. 3 stall parking, newer laminate floors, balcony, F&S, 720 sqft. $750 • 2 bdrm upper suite of house in Lower Mission Hill. Utilities incl. F&S, W&D, yard, deck. $900 • 3 bdrm ½ side of duplex 1½ bath, new flooring & paint.

F&S. W&D hookups. $900 • 3 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee, Alexis Park. F&S, W&D, nice layout, good condition. $1,000

vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 4 bdrm large half side of duplex in Harwood. Upstairs renovated, looks great. Fenced yard, no pets. $1,100 • 4 bdrm home in Fintry (Westside). 1½ bath, large deck, F&S, W&D optional. $1,000 • 5 bdrm large older home, 5 acres, on OK Ave, close to town. Wood heated workshop, fenced 3 ac for livestock, wrap-around deck, 2 living rooms, 5 appliances, well water. $2,000 2bdrm large main floor 1.5 baths, f/p, dinning, patio, closed garage. On 3 acres between Hillview & VSS schools.

All appl. & util. incl. One year lease.avail. immed. $1350/mo.

(250)549-3535 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS avail immed., R.R., $875/mo +util. 250-558-8226.

2bdrm up, 2 down, Seaton School area, fenced yard, sm. pet ok, $1100/mo. +util. avail. immed. 250-938-5626 2bed, 1/2 duplex, newly reno’d, $850 4601 Bolduc Rd. BX, avail. Feb 1.250-550-6063 2bed, 1bath, 1100sqft, 1950’s home in OK Landing, 2 acres.

Large 3 bay detached shop.

Lots prkg, beautiful area, close to town. $1000. avail. immed. to May 2011. 250-938-0869 2 lrg bdrm, lower East Hill, fenced yard, garage, s/f, w/d, dw, mw, a/c & f/p, pets neg, n/s, $1200 incl. util. Feb1. 250275-4906.

3bdrm hse in downtown Lumby. N/P. Refs Req. N/S, N/partying $1100. 250-547-9659

Townhouses

Homes for Rent 3bdrm, 2bath, new kitchen, new bath, all new flooring, new appl. hardwood floors, avail. immed. $1100/mo. NP/NS, #302-2100 43-Ave. Call Brian Rogers 250-308-1888 4BDRM, country home, large yard 2.5bath, livingroom, family room, large kitchen, deck, $1300/mo +util. 250-546-8765.

4-bdrm, East Hill, n/s, n/p, $1500/mo + util, Avail Immed (250)558-5459 DESERT COVE 40+ HOME own lot, 5-appl. move in ready.

Call 250-545-5679 Lower East Hill, 2-bdrm, large yard, $1000 + util. Owner pays water/sewer. Avail Now. 250549-6776 Lower Easthill 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, spacious, deck, clean, NP NS, $1000. Avail now.

(250)545-5841 Lumby 3bdrm, reno’d, big yrd, n/s, pets neg., $1250 + utils & dd. RR. Jan15. 250-550-6222 Modern executive 2 storey 5bdrm 3bath, 6 appls, A/C, F/P, garage, low utils, near beach, landing area. N/S. $1600 + utils. $500 move in rebate for long term tenant.

Feb 1. 250-308-9181 (New) 3bdrm 2 full/bath, upper flr, Bella Vista, 1800sqft. family rm, garage, a/c, 5appl, shared laundry, n/s, n/p, Avail. Jan 15 $1100 + half util.250-260-4246 Okanagan Landing Log Home, in-town, borders designated Ribbons of Green walkway. 1000sq.ft. basement storage, 2 bath, hardwood, granite, gas F/P,A/C, stainless appl., incl. DW,W/D, heated dble garage. NS. pet neg. $1750/mo, lg yard, maint. incl.

250-503-2227. Not for Sale.

Reno’d 2bdrm +den, main fl. +part bmsn’t, Vernon, Jan. 15, d/w, w/d, storage, fenced yard. $1150. 604-306-3530 RENT-TO-OWN: 4 br Vernon homes from $1600/mo with $5k down, 4 br with lake view in Peachland, $10K down from $2000/mo 250-309-2565 Small 1 bdrm home, large workshop, pleasant location, N/P. $850/mo. Avail Jan 1.

250-542-9154 Vernon VERNON 4 br Home for Rent w/d/f/s central location $1400/ mo 250-309-2565

Motels,Hotels 1bdrm, kitchen, n/s, very quiet Motel low weekly/monthly, responsible single.250-558-6837

Recreation Ski in/out Silver Star luxury chalet, sleeps 10, hot tub.

Special nightly rate $299. Min 3 nights. Jan-March availabitlity. Joannehlheath@yahoo.ca www.silverstar-ski-chalets.com

Rooms for Rent 1bdrm & 2bdrm motel room, weekly or monthly. Avail now.

Nice & clean. 250-545-2221.

Room for rent in 3 bdrm house, Mission Hill, furnished, $450 incl utils. (250)307-6858

Seasonal Acommodation Ski in/out Silver Star suite, sleeps 8, hot tub, special $199 night. 3 nights min. joannehlheath@yahoo.ca www.silverstar-ski-chalets.com small ads, BIG

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250-550-7900

Senior Assisted Living SENIOR HOME SHARING from $595, 250-768-9158.

Westbank

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NOW AVAILABLE BRIGHT & CLEAN Walking distance to town.

2310 - 34 Street 3 bedroom, full basement, 1.5 bath, walk-in closet. $1000/month.

250-549-4467

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Senior Assisted Living

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Start your new year in style, a beautiful one bedroom suite is available in the Victorian Retirement Residence. Congregate care at its best.

Call Tracy at 250-545-0470 to view.

Visit our Website at www.victorianvernon.com

Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util.

N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 Close to town, 2 rms for rent $500 or $375. Shared bath.

Sec. deposit. 250-308-1147 Lakeview room, avail. now, ns, no parties, quiet, $500 util/incl & internet. 250-558-0638

Storage 15x19 shed, suitable for car or small boat, $40/mo.

Call (250)546-3452

Suites, Lower

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon SINGLE WORKING PERSON Spacious 1 bdrm in Coldstream, covered parking, hot tub, private.

Available Immed. $700/mo. includes all utilities, cable & internet.

Sorry, NS, NP.

250-542-5580 1 BDRM, 1 BATH, 1200 sqft walk out bsmnt suite with priv. ent. Newly reno’d, bright, clean.

Avail. now. $900/ month. Jen at 250-309-4819.

1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1BRDM, priv entr, new kitchen & lvg rm, full bath, 5-appl, own w/d. West yard Alexis Park School. $695 250-309-4405 1 LARGE BDRM, 1bath, beautiful, bright, clean, reno’d, F/S, DW, gas F/P, Large yard, incredible view, sep.entrance. Close to town, bus & college. $750/mo incl.all utilities, wireless internet, & cable. R.R. Avail Imm. 250-503-1270.

2BD, Enderby, newer large, open, view, incl. utils, laundry rm, must see. $1095/mo.

(250)503-6533 2bdrm, brand new, never been lived in, backs onto OK landing elem. $1100 incl/util. avail. Feb 1. 250-308-0793 2Bdrm Bright, New, Cozy Lower East Hill.

N/s N/p, cable, shared W/D, $900 +1/2 util. 250-308-1383 2 BDRM bsmt, renod, sep ent, w/d, yard, parking & utilities.

NS. $850 +DD , 250-542-5294

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Suites, Lower

Townhouses

2 BDRM bright walk-out lake view suite on Bellavista. Sep. entrance & laundry. N/S, small pet ok. $900/month incl. utils.

Avail. immed. 250-938-3439.

2bdrm clean daylight avail. immed. util/incl. np, ns, $750 (250)542-5962, 250-540-1797 2bdrm, Coldstream, util/w/d incl., n/p, $800. ref’s req.

(250)542-7003 2bdrm, kitchen, livingroom, full bath, new bsmn’t, level entry, close to schools, $900 util/incl. 250-307-8009 40th Ave, lg bright 2 bdrm, upper unit, fenced yard, parking, avail. immed. $800. incls. util. 250-558-6596 East Hill lovely 2bdrm suite avail Jan 1, attractive colours, very clean. Incl appls, off street prkg. N/S. $900 incl utils, cable & wifi. Call 250545-0117 or 250-309-2249 Fully furnished upscale 1bdrm, mature adult, private entry, view, parking, extras. n/s, n/p, DD, $850 incl util (250)558-0374 LOWER EAST HILL New 1 bdrm. Short walk downtown.

Features W/D and DW. All Utilities included. N/S. $800.

Call 250-308-8796 New 2bdrm daylight suite, 6 appl. priv entry/deck, n/s, n/p $1000/mo+dd 250-558-8823 ONE BEDROOM suit, fresh paint and new flooring ,private yard, hydro inc. NO PETS $625 contact: Dale 250-3071666 Open studio/bachelor, new paint/carpet. Priv entry/laundry Internet. Small pets neg. NS, $650/1p. $700/2p. + dd. Utils incl. Avail imm. 250-307-4012

FULLY RENO’D 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Family friendly complex, close to schools & shopping.

N/S; N/P; F/S; W/D; DW. $950/mth. Call 250-549-1679 OR 250- 550-6991

Auto Financing

Snowmobiles 2001 Polaris RMT 800.

Low mileage. $2500 obo.

250-838-7645 Double sled tilt trailer, new wiring, lexen runners for easy loading & unloading. Everything works excellent. $1100 obo. 250-540-9977

Want to Rent Wanted: Shop or garage in North BX, min. 400sq.ft.

Phone Roy 250-503-6659

Auto Accessories/Parts

Sport Utility Vehicle 1999 Expedition XLT, loaded, tow pkg. great cond. winterized, $10,500. 250-308-6574

ENGINES - 2 Running Engines with transmissions attached. One is a 350 and one is 302. Asking price for each one is $350.00 TIRES - Also have many used winter tires in great shape 13’ and 14’, prices range between $25-$40 per tire. Contact 250517-0824, please leave a msg.

Trucks & Vans 1980 F-250. $300 OBO. 250545-4056

Cars - Domestic

FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 Nexen 195/70/14 Winters.

Factory Steel Rims/hub caps off Pontiac Sunfire. Like new. $380. 250-549-6545 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty.

250-542-2685.

Cars - Sports & Imports

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994.

Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

Townhouses

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon NEARLY NEW - THE ROCK 3 bdrm townhouse, stainless steel appliances, F.S., D/W, W.D., central air, family welcome.

Available immediately. $1250/mo. + H2O. Sorry, NS, NP.

250-542-5580 2 bdrm spacious townhouse in Vernon, quiet corner unit, main floor, window covering, large balcony & storage, A/C. 1/2 rent for 1st month. Avail Feb 1. $850 signing lease. 250-7690626 or 250-317-8673

Property Management

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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $40 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

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Gorgeous Ladies & Men of all ages to suit every need. 24/7 out calls. Quick arrival time reasonable rates. 860-6778 (Kelowna), (250) 558-5500 (Vernon).

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250-306-9324 ALL Pro Escorts.

Female & Male Escorts & Strippers.

24hr fast & friendly service.

Cash/Visa/MC. Always hiring.

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2001 Volkswagon Passat GLX 4motion wagon. 165,000km fully loaded, summers & winters on rims. Exc family car. $8800. 250-558-9969 2002 Volvo S60 T5, fully loaded, 150kms, 300hp intake exhaust, custom brakes, winter & summer tires & rims, $11,000 obo. 250-938-2868 2003 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan, p/s, p/b, a/c, reliable, economical, $4500 obo. 250-549-1151

Suites, Upper 1bdrm, ground level, $600/mo. NP, close to Pizza Hut, (250)307-6661 2BDRM, f/s, w/d, avail immed.

N/S, N/P, D.D, R.R., $850pm.

250-546-3383.

2-bedroom suite in Lavington.

Beautiful country setting. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $750/month +utilities avail Feb 1st. View at http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com 3bdrm $900 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, suitable for couple.

Avail Jan.15. 250-549-5054.

3 BDRM, utilities incl, upper floor, laundry incl., NS/NP, $1200, 250-545-1496.

Escorts

1989 Pontiac 6000 4dr sedan. $900. 250-547-6798 1997 Sunfire 2dr, 5spd, 150,000kms, exc. cond. $1750. 250-550-6431 2000 Neon 4 cyl, automatic, 120,000km. 4dr, CD, A/C. $2395. 250-550-6431

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VOL.44 ISSUE 92

Those looking forward to the reopening of the Penticton Public Library on Sundays will have to wait until the new year, however,y the service will then operate from January through April.

For the last 20 years the facility hadd been offering limited Sunday openings, with-r drawing the service only in the warmer months.

However this year, dealing with risingg ncosts and a budget frozen by city counthee cil at the 2009 amount of $934,719, too library’s governing board decided not ann resume Sunday operation in October in of attempt to make up a budget shortfall around $4,000.

Library board chair Al Kidd pointed outut te that in 2010 the board was forced to createg$22 000 i i in order to meet the stag-

“We have gone through the pain of not being open on Sundays this fall.

We feel it would be the best bang for our dollar if we could open in January.”

— Library board chair Al Kidd Kidd said that currently there is no room in the 2010 budget for the $2,700, but that next year there will be.

“We have gone through the pain of not being open on Sundays this fall,” said Kidd.

“We feel it would be the best bang for our

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