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is not politically motivated, what is it?” Vander Zalm, who is a former preThe architects of B.C.’s anti-HST mier, says there is a need to recall Liberal movement are rolling into town, and MLAs to ensure the HST is scrapped. that’s raising a red flag for the “We are leading the way for local MLA. a citizen-led democracy right Bill Vander Zalm and here in B.C.,” he said in a letter Chris Delaney will hold a to supporters. town hall meeting at Vernon’s “The whole country is Schubert Centre Thursday at watching us. Indeed, people all noon. The focus is to raise over the world are following funds and awareness about our progress to see if democthe recall campaign against racy can truly re-assert itself in Vander Zalm Eric Foster. British Columbia.” “I don’t know what their No date has been set for motive is. We’re having a refan actual recall campaign in erendum on the harmonized sales tax,” Foster’s Vernon-Monashee constitusaid Foster. ency. They wanted a referendum and “We’re among the tops in B.C. for they’re getting a referendum. If it (recall) volunteers,” said organizer Darren
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Seymour, adding that about 300 people have already agreed to circulate the recall petition. “People have had enough and the decision on the HST was undemocratic. People are taxed to the hilt.” Seymour believes Vander Zalm’s town hall meeting could encourage residents to join the campaign. “The more energy we can get, the more chance we have of recalling Eric Foster,” said Seymour. A recall campaign requires the signatures of 40 per cent of registered voters on a petition, and Foster admits Vander Zalm’s visit could generate interest. “It’s very disruptive. I’m concerned about it but we’re giving people an opportunity to vote on the HST,” he said.
Water bills could be overflowing throughout the North Okanagan. The North Okanagan Regional District is poised to hike rates for a number of water utilities, including Greater Vernon, Grindrod, Whitevale, Mabel Lake and Silver Star. In Greater Vernon, a tiered system based on consumption could range from a 23.6 per cent hike for low users to 74.5 per cent for medium users and 103 per cent for high users. “The numbers look scary but the committee must have that discussion still,” said Wayne Lippert, Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chairperson. “Staff has put out numbers but we can’t say yet where rates will go.” Gyula Kiss Lippert suggests some form of increase is necessary to keep the utility operating. “We put on the new Duteau Creek treatment plant and the operational costs are significantly higher,” he said. Director Gyula Kiss believes higher rates could have repercussions for politicians. “It’s an election year so it could be potentially problematic,” he said. “People on marginal income will be hard hit. Water is becoming out of reach.” That is also a concern for director Patrick Nicol. “Who will be hit the hardest is the family,” said Nicol. Instead of using user fees to build up reserves for future infrastructure, Kiss says referendums should be held to borrow the needed money for such upgrades in Greater Vernon. “If we do that, people using the service at the time will pay for it. You don’t pay in advance for something you may never use,” he said. Domestic water fees could climb by about 82 per cent in Grindrod, while it could be 20 per cent in Whitevale, 10 per cent at Mabel Lake and 35 per cent at Silver Star. “We’re trying to increase rates to anticipate the new Interior Health regulations coming in,” said Rick Fairbairn, Electoral Area Advisory Committee chairperson. “It has to do with the quality of water and monitoring. We need to upgrade the existing systems so we can comply with the regulations.” Fairbairn admits that such large rate hikes could be financially onerous on residents of small, rural communities. “We’re in a dilemma. We’re asking staff to be as prudent as possible,” said Fairbairn of balancing the impact on ratepayers while maintaining operations.
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A young Lumby woman has been identified as the latest victim of a North Okanagan highway fatality. Rylie Deleurme, 18, died in a crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 6. She had just graduated Rylie Deleurme from Kalamalka Secondary School last year. Deleurme was the lone occupant of a 1997 Honda Civic that was travelling
towards Vernon shortly after lunch when the vehicle crossed the centre line and was struck by a full-sized Dodge van. “Police are still attempting to determine if the road and weather conditions may have been a factor in this crash,� said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “They are waiting for the results of several reports from the crash analyst, the autopsy and the mechanical of the vehicle.� Two people in the van were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital with undetermined injuries. It was the third fatality in less than a week on North Okanagan highways.
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Vernon Winter Carnival is hot off the grill. A full menu of activities is being served up during Cooking with Carnival from Feb. 4 to 13. “The ingredients for Carnival are just right,� said Calvin Hoy, vicechairperson. “Lots of events are incorporating the theme with food or eating.� Among the activities scheduled for the 51st annual Carnival is the Ukrainian Food Festival Feb. 6 at the Pleasant Valley Christian Academy. “We’ll be cooking up a storm,� said organizer Gail Bell of the event which will raise funds for a mission trip by students. Carnival will also be selling aprons and the best decorated apron will win a prize, while 34th Street Coffee, Bean to Cup and Cracked Pot Coffee Emporium will be going head-tohead in the best coffee competition. The What’s Cooking Dinner Theatre runs from Feb. 9 to 12 at the Schubert Centre while there will be a wine gala at Predator Ridge Resort Feb. 8. The Cookin’ Country Dance hits the stage at the Army, Navy and Airforce Club Feb. 4. “The band’s playing hot and we will be cooking,� said performer Lee Dinwoodie.
Plenty of other entertainment is also scheduled including Magic and Mystery Feb. 12 at the Vernon Recreation Complex. “It’s a family friendly event with a magician and hypnotist,� said organizer Cat Wells. Divas N’ Pink is for women only Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Village Green Hotel. It will feature a buffet and entertainment, and participants are encouraged to dress in pink. “Come out and support our hospital,� said organizer Diane Mann of the event, which is a fundraiser for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. Toonie and a Tin will be held at Wesbild Centre Feb. 13 from 10:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. “You can skate with the Vipers and we’ll have two feature-length films shown on the big screen,� said Dave Fletcher, Carnival chairperson. “There will be face painting and an air-filled jousting contraption.� Admission to the event is a toonie and a tin of food for the food bank. A full schedule of events can be found in the Carnival brochure or at www.vernonwintercarnival.com. Some events require tickets and they can be purchased at 250-545-2236. Hoy is encouraging residents to spice up winter during Carnival. “We’re focused on families, fun and free events. Carnival is getting back to its roots,� he said.
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Pressure is growing to return salmon to their traditional habitat near Lumby. A committee may be formed to investigate ways to get salmon around the Wilsey dam so they can access the upper portion of the Shuswap River. “We want to push B.C. Hydro to look at its policy and do the right thing and get the fish back to where they belong,” said Lee Hesketh, a resident who lives along the river that’s been involved in the process. Wilsey dam was constructed in 1931, and since then, the upper river has been off-limits to fish. But Hesketh insists there is a need to increase movement. “We are seeing the (lower part of the) river fully utilized and perhaps over-utilized,” he said. “There’s 45 kilometres above the falls that could be utilized and it’s better spawning area.” Among the potential benefits to improving fish passage are improved ecosystem biodiversity, preservation of First Nations cultural values and increased tourism and recreational opportunities.
A main stumbling block, though, could be financial. It was projected in 2005 that a fish ladder would cost about $2.5 million, but Hesketh believes a less expensive option may be a channel. A number of agencies are involved in the process including B.C. Hydro, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Ministry of Environment, the White Valley Community Resource Centre and the Okanagan Nation Alliance. “The reintroduction of salmonids above Wilsey dam is a goal each
of you have supported in the past,” said Jamie Pepper, an Okanagan Nation Alliance fisheries biologist, in a letter to participants. A meeting between committee members and B.C. Hydro could be held in late January or early February. The North Okanagan Regional District is also interested in a fish ladder. “We had an extraordinary sockeye salmon run last year and it put emphasis on the fact that the fishery is alive and well for sockeye and other species,” said Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director.
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Antwerp wells closed to public use RICHARD ROLKE
Well two was shut down, but tests have shown no contamination. However, the Interior Health A Coldstream water source will only Authority is requiring proof that a well ever be used again if there’s a need to seal was installed. irrigate crops. “This would cause a significant amount The Greater Vernon Advisory of work and cost,” said Al Cotsworth, Committee has decided that Antwerp utility manager, in a written report. wells one and two will be held in reserve “There are additional ongoing monifor agriculture and not for human contoring and operating expenses for the sumption. wells in excess of their value as potable “They may never be used, but they’re water sources.” Doug Dirk there if needed,” said director Jamie As a result, the decision has been made Kidston. to abandon both wells for drinking water In January 2010, fecal-contaminated and set them aside for irrigation. surface water entered Antwerp well one. That situ“It was always the long-term plan that once the ation impacted about 3,000 residents. Duteau Creek treatment plant was online the wells Morning Star Staff
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Swift justice for a man arrested in Coldstream in connection with a stolen vehicle incident New Year’s Eve. Thomas Leroy Sharpe, 49, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty in Vernon Provincial Court Thursday to one count of impaired driving and one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000. Sharpe, who holds a lengthy criminal record, was sentenced to one year in jail and placed on two years probation for the possession charge, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail for the impaired charge, given two years probation and was prohibited from driving for one year. An alert citizen called RCMP at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve 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. From the licence plate number, police 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, but the vehicle fled along Kalamalka Road. Police did not pursue, but an alert officer spotted the vehicle travelling north on Aberdeen Road, then turn into a driveway in the 7900 block. A man was arrested at the home without incident.
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Development plan on Enderby’s agenda RICHARD ROLKE
interested residents. Among the issues to be considered are The new year generally includes resolu- services such as roads and sewer, but also tions and plans for the future, and that’s attainable housing. certainly the case in Enderby. “It’s going to set the tone for For much of 2011, the city our community for 50 years,” said will focus on a sector plan for Wejr, who insists Enderby must be the western portion of the comprepared for new people to move munity. into the area. “It’s the only area really left “It’s a lovely small town and we to expand into,” said Mayor Dee get some of that bedroom comWejr of residential development. munity scenario with people living “We want to work with the here and communting to Salmon Dee Wejr property owners on a plan that Arm or Vernon for work.” goes into the future and is susBut while housing and servicing tainable.” to handle new growth is on the agenda, Wejr As part of the western sector plan, a admits that a challenge for the city is genernumber of committees have been formed ating employment for residents. and they will involve council members and “I’d love to find some industry to bring in Morning Star Staff
jobs,” she said. “Councils in the past have looked at it and looked at it.” While drawing industry to town has proven to be difficult, Wejr believes positive strides have been taken by improving infrastructure and providing recreational amenities people want. “Water, roads, sewer and sidewalks are our focus. We’ve done a lot of improvements that makes it better to live in Enderby,” she said. Among the initiatives on the books for 2011 are implementing a parks plan and upgrades to Knight Street. Senior government grants will be sought for improvements to the water system. The Ministry of Transportation is in the midst of completing left-turn lanes on
Highway 97A and Wejr is confident that will bolster tourism and economic development. “People will be able to get off the highway and that will benefit us.” The first part of the new year will also be dominated by council and administration trying to hammer out a budget for 2011. In November, Enderby residents will go to the polls to elect a mayor and council, and there will be considerable speculation as to who will run. Wejr has already decided to let her name stand for another term as mayor. “I’d like to finish the projects we’re working on and I like being involved in the community,” she said. “I have a major commitment to Enderby because I grew up here.”
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Housing, healthcare and HST are all on Eric Foster’s list of New Year’s resolutions. The VernonMonashee MLA is looking forward to this list of priorities in 2011, which also includes support for the new Liberal leadership hopeful George Abbott. Foster is pleased to see many of Abbott’s priorities are in line with his own, particularly when it comes to the HST referendum. “I would encourage all the leadership candidates to move that forward,” said Foster of the referendum currently scheduled for November. Ideally, he would like to see residents vote on the referendum tomorrow. And whatever the vote outcome is, no matter the voter turnout, Foster says the government must listen to their wishes. “If only 20 per cent of the people come out, if half of them vote to repeal it then that’s what we’ll do.” While some of his constituents are dead against the tax, Foster says they are more upset with how it was brought in. “We’ve apologized for that,” said Foster, adding that Premier Gordon Campbell resigned over it. But he still believes in the tax, saying it is good for business which
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Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster is pushing for several initiatives in 2011, including moving the HST referendum up, helping the Upper Room Mission get a new kitchen and opening up one of the shelled-in floors at the new Vernon Jubilee Hospital. is in turn good for consumers. He encourages his constituents to educate themselves on the HST and to vote at the referendum, whatever way they decide. The controversy around the HST has prompted a recall of its supporters, including Foster. He is hopeful that the referendum will clear the slate and everyone can move forward. “Everybody wants it to be settled,” said Foster, “Then we get back to the business of running the province.” With so much attention on the recall and HST referendum, Foster admits it can be distracting from his day-to-day job. On any given day, he meets with upwards of a dozen constituents. Helping them is the
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most rewarding part of his job. He is looking forward to continuing to help residents navigate government to get the support they need, as well as working on some key projects. “The big thing for me is I’d like to see us get at least one of those two shelled-in floors at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital opened up,” said Foster. He applauds the foresight to build two spare floors at the new patient care tower, but says they are needed now, not later. “The ministry knew we needed them or they wouldn’t have put those two floors on.” Establishing a new kitchen for the Upper Room Mission is another one of the MLA’s resolutions. “That’s sort of my pet
project right now,” said Foster, who has been serving his constituents for almost two years now, following serving as mayor and councillor in Lumby. Support for the Community Dental Access Centre, ongoing work towards affordable housing and seeing through some of the projects announced in 2010 are also on Foster’s priority list.
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eah, I saw it. We all saw it. Kind of wish I hadn’t, maybe, but hey that’s hockey, that’s life and in the end it’s what makes sport so wonderful and watchable in the first place. Sure it sucks that Canada blew a 3-0 lead to the Russians (it just had to be the Russians) in the gold-medal game at the world junior hockey championships in Buffalo, Ontario, er New York, Wednesday night, and eventually lost 5-3. Cursing turns to excuses (hey, if all the Glenn Mitchell eligible Canadians in the NHL were on the roster, yeah, well they weren’t) to soul-searching (not really necessary, it was our 10th straight goldmedal-game appearance and see earlier excuse too) and finally acceptance. We lost. They won. Life goes on. Well maybe not quite that fast. A roller-coaster of emotions over a two-hour period that ends in some degree of heartbreak takes a little time to digest, let alone put in proper perspective. I mean let’s not forget ‘72 and Paul Henderson’s heroics in game 8, and game 7 and that’s when the Russians were still Communists. Or even two years ago when Jordan Eberle scored a miraculous goal to tie the game against the Russians at the world juniors and we went on to win in a shootout. Some might say Wednesday’s victory was sweet revenge for that improbable loss, but that someone wouldn’t be Canadian. That’s the thing about unbelievable heartbreaking losses, they are someone else’s incredible, history-making victories. And ultimately that’s the beauty of the unscripted sports arena. It may be difficult to see the beauty of sport when your team is on the bench with bowed heads while the other team is whooping it up on the ice, when just one period before it looked like a sure thing for the Canadians but..... Still, that team, led by Brayden Schenn and Ryan Ellis, worked their butts off to get to that
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gold-medal game and deserve our admiration and respect. It was a great game, despite the outcome, and partly because of it. And, I could be wrong, but didn’t we win the Olympic gold medal a little while ago in dramatic fashion in a game that could have gone either way on a stage that the rest of the world actually cares about? Yup, we did. Hockey is so entrenched with who we are we sometimes forget that it’s all part of a rich history that just got a lot more colourful with the latest chapter from last week. Sure it sucked. It sucks less today than a few days ago and ultimately it will make the next Canadian victory that much more sweeter...... .....and speaking of victories, if you need to take some solace in the hockey world of late then how about those Canucks? Now I know we’re not all Canuck fans around here, despite the lame slogan – We are all Canucks – but I’m pretty sure the bandwagon is going to get more populated pretty soon here if Vancouver’s hockey team keeps going the way they have of late. If you haven’t been paying attention (although it should be noted this is written before Friday and Saturday’s games with the Oilers and Wings respectively), the Canucks are on a seven-game winning streak and sit atop the NHL standings. Now I know the doubters (mostly Oilers and Flames fans but also some cynical Canuck fans who likely outnumber the first two categories) will say something witty and meaningful like “you don’t win Stanley Cups in January” (what ever happened to Neil McCrae anyways and what could he possibly find to complain about right now?). And they’d be right, of course, by definition, but this year’s team certainly looks solid and deep and with two quality goaltenders and a little luck could go deep in the playoffs (plus the Hawks aren’t the same team anymore so we might just beat ‘em this time). Who knows? If I ever get to Vegas I’ll put my 10 bucks on the Canucks to beat the Russians, er Capitals, in the Stanley Cup final. That’s also the beauty of sports, you get to dream big until it ain’t so. And then you get to do it all again next year.
Water is the source of life, but it also leads to a lot of money being flushed away. Residents of Greater Vernon could see utility rates climb between 23.6 and 103 per cent in 2011, while hikes are looming in Whitevale, Mabel Lake and Silver Star. Fees could jump a staggering 82 per cent in Grindrod. And the one common denominator is utilities are being forced into costly upgrades by the Interior Health Authority, which brings no money to the table to fund the infrastructure. One has to question if IHA is actually driven by public safety or the need to simply reduce its own liability in the off chance someone gets sick from drinking water? Based on the fact that people have been drinking from local water sources for decades, and no major outbreaks have occurred, it appears demands for improved infrastructure are bureaucratic in nature. New financial models may help reduce the burden on rates, but at the end of the day, local utilities will have no choice but to pass costs on to residents if the IHA gets its way. And given that most residents are already conscious of water use — one just has to look at the brown lawns in the summer — there is little room to keep individual bills down. You need to drink water, you need to bathe, you need to wash clothes and dishes. Water is going to get used no matter what the price is. As communities big and small continue to struggle with onerous regulations, it’s time for the provincial government to review the actions of health authorities.
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t has come to my attention that in the past several winters there have been several notices of the city reminding people of the need to keep their sidewalks clean of snow and ice so as not to endanger the public or face the city cleaning them and charges being added to their taxes, etc. In the past two years of living in Vernon, I have come upon the Hospital Hill sidewalks being impassible to anyone using crutches, a cane, or any other mobility assist appliance. Dec. 12 is a prime example of this. At 3 p.m. on my walk down the hill, I twisted my knee three times walking with my cane. I had an unfortunate accident in May RESIDENTS NEGLECTED An article in your newspaper Dec. 10, headlined Coldstream council wanting out of Silver Star Mountain planning. The article went on to state that Coldstream and Enderby were paying ($7,700 per year in Coldstream’s case) for planning services through the North Okanagan Regional District and having little to no say in Silver Star governance. What a coincidence! As homeowners and taxpayers at Silver Star Mountain, we too are doing all the paying and feel we have little to no influence on Silver Star governance. Perhaps it is time to remind the NORD board to reconsider how taxpayers at Silver Star Mountain are represented. The Silver Star advisory committee that used to be elected to represent the property owners at Silver Star Mountain was summarily dismissed by NORD “staff ” a few years ago. Perhaps it is time “staff ” and the board at NORD should
and will possibly never walk again without it (cane). I had two titanium plates and 15 pins installed to hold it together. I have in the past assisted other people with mobility issues to make their way down the mess on the hill, not to mention young mothers with strollers and nurses walking to work, etc. Are these people to be shut-ins for the winter for lack of common-sense upkeep on the steep hill? Maybe when someone like myself falls and loses a leg to a prosthetic appliance, and then sues the city, it will become more of an issue. Kelly Collins
be reminded that they in fact work for the taxpayers at Silver Star Mountain and not the other way around. Our Silver Star community purchased two new fire trucks over the past four years. We need an additional piece of specialized firefighting apparatus. We are in debt for the new vehicles and will go further into debt when we get the new vehicle. I would be remiss if I did not put a word in for another wrong that should be put right. My partners and I purchased the Silver Star operation in 1981. (This operation has since been sold to the present owners). When we were scratching to make a go of things and get new development underway, we were slapped with a development cost charge that put a levy on every piece of property developed at Silver Star Mountain. The money was earmarked specifically for the purchase and development of park land in and around Vernon.
We protested that our community needed parks and also needed the money for other community assets. The amount of money taken out of the Silver Star Mountain community over the past 25 or so years amounts to close to $3 million Not one cent has ever been spent in our community. Silver Star Mountain has merely been a cash cow for the NORD parks department and it is time to give the money back. Norm Crerar, former partner Silver Star Mountain NOT A LIBERAL GIFT Re: the editorial Dec. 10. I couldn't disagree more with the heading. The big shift in the most recent poll has more to do with the departure of Gordon Campbell than the departure of Carole James. A change in leadership in the NDP at this point is far from the stupid thing the author of this editorial claims.
When the likes of Jenny Kwan feel so strongly as to make a public call for a leadership contest the NDP would be stupid not to act. Carole James could give the boot to Bob Simpson but not 40 per cent of her caucus. In spite of the fact that Carole James' departure was less than graceful the NDP is not falling apart. In fact, it's an opportunity for the party to re-group and come out under a new leader and stronger than ever in the next election. Furthermore, new leaders in both parties may just spark some interest amongst the electorate next time around. Howard Brown HORSE AND WAGON When will we ever understand tires and snow don't mix together. The speed we travel today it makes little difference what kind of tires you have on your vehicle, we are treading on thin ice. Every time you get in your vehicle you better pray,
it's like a war zone. Too many inexperience drivers, and too many depend on their tires instead of reading the road. What we should do is regulate all vehicles down to 20 kilometres per hour during winter month, it beats walking anyway. Or else do like they did back in the prairie provinces, in those days cars and trucks were parked under shelters, from mid-October to March the next year. What they did back in those days they used sleds drawn by horses and nobody ever went in the ditch, because the ditch was full of snow anyway. However, today we have more ice than snow on the highways. Therefore, a covered wagon on wheels would do also. No more pollution, no accidents, gas prices down, better health, crime down, happy children, companies would go broke but they can build wagons, lots of horses around waiting for a job. Lionel Jubinville
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Improvements to Lavington’s Centennial Park could move ahead. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee will consider a request from the Lavington Community Association to fund construction of a picnic shelter. “That facility would really enhance use of the park,” said Doug Dirk, a GVAC director. “It could be used for weddings, reunions and ball tournaments.” The preferred site is where the present washrooms are. The washroom building is aging and will not be replaced. “It’s centrally located and under some beautiful trees,” said Edith Thoreson, association treasurer. The park currently hosts a number of events such as May Day celebrations and dog shows. The lack of a covered facility presents challenges during poor weather. “A picnic shelter would make it possible to plan events in our park,” said Thoreson. The association has proposed a 30-foot-by-44foot structure. However, some GVAC officials believe that may not be large enough. “Is 75 seats sufficient given the number of people
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Support continues to grow for George Abbott’s bid to become Liberal leader and premier. Bill Bennett, independent MLA for Kootenay East, has come out in support of Abbott, who is Shuswap MLA. “I believe George Abbott understands best the overwhelming desire of the people of B.C. to be consulted and listened to on the things that matter to them, and that affect their quality of life,” said Bennett. “B.C. needs leadership that brings us together, not drives us apart.” Bennett is the 15th MLA to declare support for Abbott. “He has worked very hard for the people of British Columbia as a minister in multiple portfolios — including energy, community development, tourism and culture, and mining,” said Abbott of Bennett. “I’m honoured that he has chosen to provide me with his support today.” Bennett was a Liberal MLA until he was removed from caucus because he openly criticized Premier Gordon Campbell.
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If a doctor from the early 20th century were to walk into a hospital in 2010, they would find that medicine has changed a great deal in the past 100 years. The same can’t be said of education. And the chairman of the Vernon School District board of trustees said it’s time for an overhaul of the way students are taught. And that’s the idea behind 21st Century Learning, said Bill Turanski, a trustee for the past 17 years. “We are restructuring the whole system and people don’t fully understand it, but we know where we want to go,” he said. “The concern is always whether we are going to do away with reading, writing and numeracy, but they are a high priority. To be successful, they have to be a priority.” At a recent workshop, Turanski and other educators learned that a person graduating today can expect to be in 10 to 14 different careers by the time they are 38. That means they need to be prepared, and that’s the idea behind this ministry-supported initiative. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for the integration of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and communication into the teaching of core academic subjects such as English, reading or language arts, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government and civics. Turanski said a change in education is
“We are restructuring the whole system.” — Bill Turanski long-overdue. “Students will need flexibility and adaptability in two areas: life career skills and learning skills. If you have all of these occupations you’re going to have to be adaptable to a lot of careers.” Turanski said both students and educators need to be adaptable, but at this point, it’s not completely clear as to how the new system will be implemented. “We know where we’re going to go, especially at the secondary level, and a lot of teachers are doing these things already. “At the moment we are providing workshops on these programs. And as a board, we have to make it clear that we support this and we support teachers, and the ministry has made a good case for this.” As always, the district budget is never far from trustees’ minds. In April, the board approved an expenditure reduction plan totaling $2,100,000 to balance the 2010/11 projected budget of $69,532,415, to reflect the projected decline in enrolment of just under 156 full-time equivalent students. The board approved a preliminary operating budget bylaw May 18, 2010. “Budget is always an issue, when we don’t have predictable, sustainable funding, it’s almost impossible to
budget when we don’t know what we’re going to get,” said Turanski. Fortunately, when the new school year started in September, the district had enrolment of 148 students above projections. “This year, we projected 156 fewer students but we only had eight fewer, so I don’t know if that is an anomaly or if the rate of decrease has stalled. Our funding is based on our projections — $8,000 per student, so if it is less than we project, we are suddenly scrambling. So I think it’s significant.” In June, contracts for both teachers and CUPE (district support staff such as bus drivers)
members are up. The district negotiates the CUPE contract, while the teachers’ collective agreement is between the BC Public School Employers’ Association and the BC Teachers’ Federation. “A few things that are negative is that for all of the public employees, the mandate of the government is that they will get a 200 per cent increase. Hospital employees and others have settled on that basis. If the teachers don’t, they could work to rule, so we don’t know what to expect. “We hope it will go smoothly. They had two per cent in the current year, so we don’t know how this is going to go. There are limits to the amount of funds, they are not infinite in any areas, whether it’s medical or education, and we have to accept that. “Negotiations will start in March, so there is potential for disruption.”
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The Canadian Avalanche Centre is issuing a special public avalanche warning for the South Coast, North Columbias, South Columbias and Kootenay-Boundary forecast regions. In the Interior, this includes the mountains areas around Valemount south to the U.S. border; on the South Coast this includes the mountainous areas between Lillooet and Vancouver. The warning is in effect from now to Jan. 10 inclusive. The warning comes after a high-intensity storm dumped up to a metre of snow in the southern Interior. While the hazard has been high during the storm, it is the clearing period after that has the forecasters at the CAC concerned. “Recreational backcountry users are going to see this coming weekend as the first good riding of the winter,” says CAC operations manager John Kelly. “There’s going to be blue skies and fresh snow, and we know people will want to hit the mountains hard. But there is a highly reactive weak layer in the snowpack that is just ripe for human triggering, and we expect it will persist for some time after the end of the storm.” In many locations there is a stacked set of weak layers within the snowpack, including a significant weakness near the ground, which increases the likelihood of deep, large avalanches. “If you trigger that top weak layer right now, there is a good chance the avalanche will step down to the lower weak layers,” explains Kelly. “That can add up quickly to a deadly situation.” The CAC is especially targeting out-of-bounds
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The North Okanagan Regional District’s rural politicians are preparing for a busy year. Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director, has been re-elected as chairperson of the Electoral Area Advisory Committee. “We’re going to come up with a program for the electoral areas,” said Fairbairn, who has held the position since 2005. “We want to upgrade our ability to deal with
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Telephones still have their uses PETER KENDAL Special to The Morning Star
Telephones are very useful things even though they are becoming so complex that I fear that soon their ability to send and receive verbal messages between people will be lost amid the volume of e-mail, internet, cameras, games and who knows what else that telephones can use. Is this a good thing? There are certain circumstances in which the original purpose of a phone can cause even more problems than today’s devices can! I am thinking of a time in the precell phone era in the mid-1970s when I worked in Borneo as an engineer with Shell. My wife, Wendy, was with a friend on her way back by air from a shopping trip to Singapore and the plane would land later that evening. In her absence I had decided to repair our washing machine that was giving trouble. I had disassembled the washer, poked about until I had found the trouble, fixed it, and was ready to reassemble it so I could surprise her with it when she returned. It was late on Sunday afternoon so I decided to have a wee snack before testing it and putting it back together. That would take another half-an-hour or thereabouts and then I could leave for the airport to meet the plane. So far so good! After my snack I went back to the washer on the kitchen floor. Before I completed the job I wanted to put the power back on, and give it a quick spin to ensure all was repaired. Now here my memory of exactly what happened becomes rather blurred. I had my left hand at the rear of the rotating washer drum
while I rapidly switched the power on and off. It worked, just as I had expected, but what I had forgotten about was that on the back of the drum there was a small sharp metal bracket sticking up. When the drum went round, this bracket caught the back of my hand and tore into it between the thumb and forefinger. Naturally there was a lot of blood flung about in all directions, with my language adding to the general unfortunate scene. Believe it or not my first remembered coherent thought was that this was a stupid, elementary, careless mistake that I, as head of the workshops department, should never have made. That thought passed very quickly and I thought of the practical steps for me to take. I wrapped my hand in a large towel to contain the bleeding and got our amah’s son, Barney, to take me straight along to the Shell company hospital emergency department. As I left I asked if Winnie, our amah, would try and contact my wife to tell her that I might be a bit late getting to meet her at the airport, no more details, just that I might be a bit late. When I got to the hospital about five minutes away they soon stopped the bleeding, sewed up the damage, and fixed up a full dressing over my hand. I don’t remember it hurting very much and it looked much worse than it felt. There was even a humourous aspect to it because the doctor on duty was Dr. Dick Hamshere who like me was a regular member of the Shell amateur dramatic society. I said to him when he had finished, “Tell me, Doctor, will I be able to play the piano?” He entered into the spirit of the old British music-hall joke and replied,
“Yes, of course you will!” I then gave him the punch line, “That’s funny because I couldn’t play it before the accident!” We both burst out laughing! Meanwhile Winnie had got straight onto contacting my wife via the Shell and government phone systems and the airline, Royal Brunei Airlines (known locally and irreverently as Royal Banana Airlines). Telephone connections in South-East Asia were then slow and erratic. Winnie persisted but with difficult multiple links, her particular form of spoken English, and her agitated state, the four main points that Wendy could grasp from Winnie were that although there was “Many blood!” and “Big mess with loud noise,” “Mr. Kendal only one hurt”, and “Mr. Kendal gone to hospital.” These messages of comfort and reassurance were all correct in themselves but gave a rather one-sided picture of the actual situation. However they were all that Wendy had to go on until the plane landed and I met her to explain everything. I wasn’t late after all! She was so relieved to see me with one bandaged hand and not in a wooden box! Since then I have never been entirely sure that one needs to know just a little or unclear details about something as it happens rather than everything about it when all its effects are better understood. Had Wendy had no knowledge of there being any problem with me then she would have enjoyed a comfortable flight home rather than a steadily-increasing worry level about nothing. I suffered no permanent damage, but I still have a scar to remind me. And I still can’t play the piano!
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ast week Shirley Carlisle died. She was only 62 and had had surgery in Vancouver in April to try to improve a hip condition that had confined her to a scooter and wheelchair. The surgery was not successful and several mishaps occurred as she recuperated from the operation, including a broken leg. She was subsequently sent back to Vernon Jubilee Hospital where she remained until she passed away. Shirley was a friend and a woman of great courage, she was also contentious, arrogant and sometimes rude. She had no patience for pretence or posturing and her honesty sometimes caused others distress. But you could always count on her to keep her word and be honest about issues. For many years she was the volunteer receptionist at Social Planning Council on Thursday afternoon and despite snow, rain and cold
she would ride her scooter to the office to do her volunteer duties no matter what. If she made a commitment she kept it. She was a great advocate for seniors and others with mobility issues and last year had travelled to every store in the Village Green Mall to make sure they were all accessible by scooter. She was impressed with the improvements that had been made since the last time she had tried this and made sure that the merchants knew of her appreciation. Shirley was always trying to make improvements for the mobility challenged as well as seniors, and was an eager participant in the sidewalk safety survey that took place in 2009 in downtown Vernon. She presented that report to City Council along with
a student who had also participated and kept tabs on improvements as they were made. As secretary for the Seniors Action Committee, she recorded meetings and sent out minutes, keeping track of all the various participants Pat Black while being active in many initiatives including her special work on transportation issues. She was an enthusiastic participant in the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan Committee and brought a unique perspective to planners and others who, while they may be aware of special needs associated with scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers, hadn’t actually heard directly from someone who used them. And Shirley didn’t hesitate to express her viewpoint and made sure
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she was listened to. These suggestions will benefit us all in the future as we age and have our own mobility issues. Shirley not only had mobility challenges she was one of the many unattached women that statistics tell us live in poverty in B.C., some 21percent of those over 65. And although Shirley wasn’t 65, she was on disability assistance and it was hard for her to make ends meet and sometimes she didn’t. Although she was poor, Shirley took great pride in her appearance and her hair and makeup were always perfect but her beautifully manicured nails were outstanding. It was important to her to do the best she could with the little she had and she did it with great dignity, panache and ingenuity. The last few months of Shirley’s life were miserable and I am sorry for that. She was
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The Vernon Vipers are logging more overtime than a snowplow driver in a three-day blizzard. Friday night represented the Snakes’ 16th foray into extra time in just 43 B.C. Hockey League games. Their OT record dipped to four wins, four ties and eight losses (22-94-8 overall) after Alex Grieve fired the winner in double overtime to give the Westside Warriors a 4-3 win. With the two clubs playing 3-on-3, the Warriors’ captain (21st goal) capitalized on a defensive mismatch, outmaneuvering forward Kyle Murphy before beating netminder Blake Voth a minute into double OT. Vernon and Westside (23-14-2-3) met again Saturday night at Wesbild Centre. Viper head coach Mark Ferner was left trying to decide whether all these one-goal games are helping his club, or hindering it. “It starts to wear on you a little bit. I don’t know what to make of it,” said Ferner, noting the Vipers are second in the league with nine regulation losses (Powell River has six). “That’s something people tend to overlook.” Vernon got off to a solid start, recording the game’s first two goals. D-man Stevie Weinstein (3rd) pocketed his first goal in 35 games when he skated over the blueline and squeaked a shot under the arm of Cole Holowenko (30 saves). Mike Zalewski (11th and 12th), with the first of his two goals, buried a shot from the side of the net on a powerplay midway
through the first period. Quinn Gould (15th), Grieve (20th) and Brett McKinnon (8th) rounded out the Westside regulation attack early in the second period. Voth made 31 saves for Vernon. The Vipers suffered their first regulation loss in 16 games when they bowed 3-2 to the Langley Chiefs Thursday night at Wesbild Centre. Vernon got off to a horrendous start, giving up a goal just 15 seconds into the game. Off the opening faceoff, the Chiefs’ Brad McBride got in behind the Viper defence and beat Kirby Halcrow for his 21st goal. “It was a bad goal,” said Ferner. “Their dee threw a blind pass up the middle and we missed it.” The Snakes rebounded with a pair of goals midway through the first period. Darren Nowick (3rd), with his second goal in as many games, and Zalewski (10th), converting a gorgeous tic-tac-toe passing play with Dylan Walchuk and John Knisley during a powerplay, provided Vernon’s offence. Kit Sitterley equalized for the Chiefs (2515-1-5) later in the first period, and Darnell Dyck wired the winner on a second-period powerplay. Langley netminder Wyatt Galley earned first star and was sensational in recording 44 saves, including all 20 shots Vernon fired his way in the third frame. Halcrow (21 saves) took the loss. The Vipers head north this weekend, visiting the Quesnel Millionaires (11-26-1-4)
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Langley Chiefs' Netminder Wyatt Galley is too late to stop a goal by Viper forward Mike Zalewski (left) in B.C. Hockey League play Thursday night at Wesbild Centre. The Vipers fell 3-2. Friday night at The Vault, and the Prince George Spruce Kings (9-33-0-2) Saturday at the Coliseum. SNAKE BITES: Viper forward Bryce Kakoske took a hard shot off the foot Thursday night against the Chiefs and left the game. The Vernon product went for X-rays
the following day... D-man Philip Patenaude returned to action Friday against the Warriors after missing nearly a month with a concussion... In KIJHL action Friday night, the North Okanagan Knights battled the host Sicamous Eagles to a 2-2 tie. Kurtis Hagen and Zachary Lindsay scored for the Knights.
Thompson takes on double court duty Morning Star Staff
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Fulton’s Kelsey Thompson draws a foul from Huskies’ Amy Sloan as she drives to the net.
Kelsey Thompson is slowly becoming a queen of two courts. Already renowned as a ferocious power hitter with the Fulton Maroons volleyball team, Thompson canned a game-high 29 points to earn Player of the Game as Fulton grounded the Okanagan Mission Huskies 68-44 in their opener at the Maroons Senior Girls Invitational Basketball Tournament Friday afternoon. Fulton, who led 32-23 at the half, got 15 points from Amanda Sakamoto. OKM was led by Kaitlyn McKay, who recorded 14 points. “Kelsey Thompson continues to show the athlete she is. If not for her love of volleyball, she would be a scholarship candidate in basketball,” said head coach Jim Inglis. “We continue to get leadership in the
backcourt from Tavia (Lochhead) and Amanda Sakamoto and Karlee Webb defends well inside. “The real difference today, aside from Kelsey putting us on her back and carrying us at times, was the improved consistency of our Grade 11s. They listen and they work tirelessly.” In other Friday action, the Mount Boucherie Bears got 14 points from Bailey Weymouth and 13 from Julia Phillips as they overpowered the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton 61-34. Maggies’ Evyn Haberstock canned 15 points to earn Player of the Game. The Rutland Voodoos went on a thirdquarter run to bury the L.V. Rogers Bombers of Nelson 54-38 in a game that had 42 fouls called. Player of the Game Cassie Clarke collected
15 points for Rutland. Sarah Fuhr and Kyndle Poolman each supplied 16 for the Bombers. Meanwhile, at the Charles Bloom senior girls tourney Friday in Lumby, the host Timberwolves surged in the second half to stuff the Heritage Christian Saints of Kelowna 72-31 in their opener. Bloom got out to a slow start, building a six-point lead at the half. A few adjustments after the break saw the Wolves explode for 51 points in the second half. Bloom played with intensity, and every player made it on the score sheet. Morgan Schunter was named Game MVP. Bloom faced the Hope Mustangs Saturday morning, with the finals that night. In other opening round action, the Pleasant Valley Saints fell 60-22 to the Kelowna Christian Knights.
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every day and has turned out to be very reliable and very hard to beat because of his skating.� ■Tis the season for trades in the BCHL with Monday night being the deadline. With the exception of the Prince George Spruce Kings and Quesnel Millionaires, there is real parity this year. Said Surrey Eagles coach Matt Erhart: “I think the parity in the league’s great. It’s a battle every night and I think it’s great for the hockey players trying to turn the corner in terms of competing every night. “I know it’s the same in the Interior. Even the teams with lower records are still tough to play against so I think it makes the league better and makes it more attractive for players wanting to come here and I think it helps the whole league in general.� ■The Vernon Vipers have recruited so well the last few years they have had to give up some solid talent like d-man Steve Tresierra. The Golden native is in his fourth BCHL season and is showing the way for his young Merritt Centennial teammates. “Steve has been absolutely vital to our success,� said Cents’ coach Luke Pierce, a former Viper. “Without Steve, it would have been difficult to rebuild here; he’s been key to everything we’ve done.� ■The Penticton Vees’ roster appears settled after they landed sniper Myles McCauley just before Christmas. He scored 17 goals alongside Boston’s No. 2 draft pick Tyler Seguin with the Plymouth Whalers last year and split 20 games with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and Peterborough Petes this season. “It was actually the same situation as the Soo; the GM thought very highly of me and then the head coach had his guys that he leaned on and I wasn’t one of those guys,� said McCauley.
“I played with Tyler Seguin and we played great together the first couple months of the year. When he got hurt I stepped up my game to fill his gap. Playing with a great player like that, you get better yourself. Hopefully, I will help out some of my teammates with little pointers.� ■Rookie prognosticator Ryan Nitchie, with some help from his house cat, won The Morning Star NFL picks with a scorching 13-3 final week. He took the Cleveland Browns as an upset over the Steelers so had he been smarter, could have finished the year at 14-2. He topped the seven-person race at 157 wins. Anyways, runner-ups were retired Fulton hoops coach Bob Shannon, and sports writer Graeme Corbett, at 154. Crime reporter Roger Knox and I were next just two picks back, while Shawn Scott, who led with two weeks to go, settled for sixth at 151. Jenn Thatcher, the first-ever female in the weekly Star Picks, was last at 140. I managed to win the Upset Pick list with 12, followed by Corbett at 10. For what it’s worth, I’m taking the Saints, Colts, Chiefs and Packers this weekend. ■Fulton Maroons hoop grad Harpreet (Happy) Nahal is now playing men’s league in Calgary, where he landed a job last summer with the law firm Fasken Martineau. Nahal, who went to university in Vancouver, Victoria, Harvard (for economics) and China (to study Mandarin), was Fulton’s top male student-athlete in 2001. Before going to law school at UVic, Nahal earned a double major in economics and microbiology and immunology at UBC, where he received the Outstanding Student Initiative Entrance Scholarship, the Kappa Sigma Leadership Award, and the Earl Awards Top 50 for intramural participation on two separate occasions.
Senior boys advance to Oliver final Continued from A22 PVSS struggled to generate offence against the Knights’ relentless press. Kelowna Christian’s Cammy Taron and Saints’ Taryn Frederick were Game MVPs. Faydra Bobroska was Game MVP for Hope as they outlasted the Princeton Rebels 74-61. Stepping in for a team that pulled out of the tourney, the Bloom junior girls’ team fell to the Keremeos Sparks. Shelby Bauml for Charles Bloom and Hanna Vesper for Keremeos were named game MVPs. ■In senior boys basketball tournament action in Oliver, the Maroons won both their Friday games to earn a berth in Saturday’s gold-medal game. They faced either the host South Okanagan Hornets or G.W. Graham Grizzlies of Chilliwack in the final.
The Maroons overcame a slow start to foul trouble in their second game, a 68-56 rattle the Guildford Park Sabres of Surrey win over Mt. Boucherie. 77-63 in their opener. Up by one at the half, Fulton went on Futlon’s Greg Hyde was unstoppable, a 20-9 run in the third quarter to seal pocketing 45 points and 23 rebounds. the win. Hyde posted 24 points and 20 Down eight points at the end of the rebounds. Olson and Anderson chipped in first quarter, Fulton rallied in the second, with 15 points and eight boards apiece. outscoring the Sabres 30-9 to earn a 13-point lead at the break. CLIFFORD “We pushed the lead more in AUTOMOTIVE the third then put in more bench players to finish off the game,â€? said Fulton manager Riley Mottus. “Ben Olson had another great • General Repairs & game, knocking down his first Maintenance triple double of the season (10 • FORD Trained Technician points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists).â€? Dalton Anderson added 14 CLIFF & DIANE SMITH • Electronics Specialist points and five rebounds. 3000 - 43rd Ave. BCAA Approved Repair Centre The Maroons battled through
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Holland bursaries awarded KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff
They weren’t lucky enough to meet Rienie Holland, but three local studentathletes now know his story after winning $1,000 scholarships. Tyler Amiel, Cameron Pierce and Andrew Pecyna are the successful 200910 recipients of the Rienie Holland Memorial Scholarship. “My dad (Norm) talked about Mr. Holland from his baseball days and I’m very appreciative I was picked,” said Amiel, a 20-year-old Kal grad now studying business at UBC Okanagan. Amiel applied through minor baseball, where he played several years before joining the senior ANAF Diamondbacks last season as a second baseman. The bursary will come in handy for Amiel, who works winters at the Safeway Gas Bar with his buddy Pecyna, another minor baseball product. Amiel, who likes camping and music festivals, worked in customer relations at The Rise Golf Club last summer. Holland, who died in February, 1999 after suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, spent most of his spare time volunteering in minor hockey and baseball, taking his sons Ken and Dennis to games and practices while umpiring, scorekeeping or running the clock at Civic Arena. His daughter Diane and his wife Lee often accompanied him. “My dad would have been happy his scholarship is helping these fine kids with their schooling,” said Diane HollandBowers. “He lived for hockey and baseball. We used to tease him that he should have one cot at the arena and one at the ball park.” Diane, who lives in Victoria, regrets that her father never got to see her kids, Ripleigh and Karlee, play fastball. Pecyna, an 18-year-old who played shortstop in his minor ball career, also attended Kal and is taking business courses at UBC O. “I think it was Patti Farmer, our minor baseball commissioner, who knew of Mr. Holland and told me how to apply for
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The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers outshot the Calgary Edge Gold Mountaineers in the first game of the Midget Tier 1 tournament at Civic Arena Friday night, but a lack of finish cost them dearly in a 5-2 loss. A scoreless first period was dominated by the hosts but they couldn’t find the back of the net and a momentum shift in the second frame resulted in the Mountaineers gaining a 3-0 advantage, including a buzzer beater with one second left in the period. Colton Thibault, from Braydon Sophonow and Chris Gillies, got Vernon on the board in the third period before Brett Hawrys, from Brad Phillips and Gillies, brought the Vipers to within two. An empty-netter by the Mountaineers ended Vernon’s comeback bid. The Vipers outshot the Edge 43-30 and Sophonow was named game MVP. In other action Friday night the Edge Maroon squad beat Juan de Fuca 4-0, the Langley Eagles flew by Hollyburn 9-2 and the Chilliwack Bruins stormed back from a 4-0 deficit to defeat Abbotsford 7-5. In The Knights of the Round Table Atom Development Tournament in Enderby, forward Joe Eggert fought off the flu and scored three times as the H&L Glass Wolfpack grounded the North Okanagan Knights 4-2 Friday afternoon. Eggert scored the winner at 11:47 of the third period and added an insurance tally seven minutes later. He also drew an assist on Eric Noren’s early third-period goal. Drayden Dougan and Devin Pimm earned a pair of assists for Wolfpack, who had Caden Colemorgen in net. Jake Gandlemire and Ethan Maarhuis replied for the Knights. Finals in the eight-team tournament go today at 2:45 p.m.
BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Betty Taylor – bowled a 603 triple to go 234 over her 123 average. Club 55 Men’s: Reg Watson – bowled a 842 triple to go 248 over his 198 average. Ladies: Jen Degroot – bowled a 757 triple to go 205 over her 184 average. Men’s: Dan DeBoer – bowled a 904 triple to go 172 over his 244 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Bert Niehaus 803; Lance Blair 100 POA; Jodie Overholt 100 POA; Matt Eisenhauer 307; Dan DeBoer 352-904; Reg Watson 353-842; Len Egely 301; Rory Haller 365, 100 POA, 8 strikes in a row; Drew Soroka 303, 315; Bob Desy 335,
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Representatives from Vernon Dodge Jeep and the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society prepare to load up $5,000 in food and gifts the dealership collected for five families in need during the holiday season.
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The B.C. Automobile Association has launched the Safe-Ride-Home Program to help members who are unable to drive home safely for reasons such as medical treatment, physical injury or consumption of alcohol. The program is being introduced as a three-month pilot, and is available to members province-wide. The program runs until Feb. 28. “If a BCAA member thinks they’re unable to drive safely, we’d much rather they call us for help than take a risk that could endanger themselves and other road users,” said president Tim Condon BCAA members will be entitled to one such call per year which will count as one of their annual service calls. The tow home will be limited to the driver and his/her vehicle. There is no extra charge to BCAA members for the service, as long as the distance of the requested tow is within the maximum towing distance allowed at his/her level of membership. Members requiring a longer tow will be able to pay for the extra distance on a per kilometer basis, as they would for a regular service tow.
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Dan Anderson and Lori Pickett, both of Vernon, are pleased to announce their engagement that took place in beautiful Varadero, Cuba, Dec. 12, 2010. Wedding to take place this year with their children, family and friends in attendance.
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June and John Kerr of Coldstream, B.C. happily announce the marriage of their elder daughter, Jaime Julaine, to Jason Gregory Fiolka, son of Lori and John Fiolka of Calgary, Alta. The happy couple exchanged their vows July 6, 2010 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, with 52 friends and family members in attendance to celebrate. The newlyweds will continue to live in Calgary, where Jason works for Shaw Communications and Jaime is the owner of Cognitive Care Services Inc. “To our daughter and son-in-law, make a beautiful life together — the kind of life you deserve!�
Bob and Noel Somersgill of Vernon, B.C. and Andre and Robin Gervais of Salmon Arm, B.C. are delighted to announce the marriage of their children, Cristal Somersgill to Lee Glazebrook Sept. 4, 2010. The beautiful ceremony took place at White Lake Community Park in White Lake, B.C. The bride was attended by her sister, matron of honour Michelle Walker, and bridesmaid Kate Anderson. The groom was attended by best man Steve Glazebrook and groomsman Rob Glazebrook. After the ceremony, the reception followed at White Lake Community Hall. It was an unforgettable day shared with family and friends who danced the night away. The couple honeymooned in Banff and Edmonton, Alta. and will continue to live in Vernon.
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Sherrie and Cam Tucker of Lavington, B.C. and Albert Louie and Stacy Louie of Oliver, B.C. are happy to announce the marriage of their children, Brittany Louie and Chris Tucker, Sept. 25, 2010 in Oliver. The beautiful outdoor ceremony took place on a sunny afternoon at the home of the bride’s grandparents. The bride was attended by maid of honour Katie Amos and bridesmaids Sarah Louie and Ashley Nitti. Attending the groom were best man Rylan Neufeld and groomsmen Aaron Tucker and Rob Ihaksi. Brittany and Chris celebrated at the reception that followed among family and friends, with dancing and laughter. Everyone wishes them a long, happy life together.
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Ambiance is key in the partnership between Trico Homes and Recreation Services as they offer a Wine Appreciation Course this winter. With breathtaking views, Okanagan wines and a dynamic wine expert, this course is sure to please the senses. It is not every day that Recreation Services holds programs out of a house, but when the idea was presented by a co-worker, recreation programmer Deb Treherne jumped at the idea. “When I approached Trico Homes to see if they would be interested in partnering with us, I wasn’t sure what kind of response I would get,” she said. “They were enthusiastic from the start and have been a great support to our program. “It is good to see that a company like Trico Homes supports our community.” The Wine Appreciation course will be held over four weeks throughout February and will be held at the Trico Homes showhome at Turtle Mountain. “When planning this course, I knew I had a great instructor but I did not have a great location,” said Treherne. “The idea of using the Trico show home is such a great idea for the program. It adds ambiance and creates a nice social and homey feel to the course.” Instructor Sarah Clark said she couldn’t agree more. “Wine is more than just a drink; it is an experience,” she said. “Wine tasting incorporates all your senses; it is an experience to be shared, an experience to be enjoyed.” With a focus on Okanagan Wines, the course is
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Community Calendar JANUARY 9 GEORGETTE SHOP BIG BLOW-OUT BLAST-OUT SALE Bargains galore, savings you won’t believe! Don’t miss it! On now! We are at 3100-28th Ave., Vernon, near Sir Winston’s. Call 250-542-3114 for more information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Installation of Officers Jan. 9 at 2 p.m., for both the branch and our Ladies Auxiliary. All members are invited to meet our new executive committee, Legion attire is requested. LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION monthly trapshoots are second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at clubhouse; call Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445. UKULELES FOR FUN Meets Jan. 9 and 23 at 2 p.m. (please note new time) at the ANAF hall. Call 250-542-4912. BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $5. Tables for rent. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more info. ELKS CRIB TOURNAMENT first and second Sunday of each month at the hall, 3103-30th St. Cost is $10, please bring your own lunch. Registration at 9 a.m. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for info. MEDIEVALLY MINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall on Kalamalka Road. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org CANASTA AND BINGO Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 to 4 p.m., at Schubert Centre. For more information, call Alice at 549-8430 or Ethel at 545-9857. THE SCHUBERT CENTRE Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. Mondays, it’s pinochle, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class. Tuesdays, bridge, canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, afternoon dancing to live music, birthday lunch the last Wednesday of every month. We’re open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily; the Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday.
JANUARY 10 DOG’O’POGO AGILITY CLUB AGM Annual General Meeting Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the People Place downstairs. DINE VEGAN AND HEALTH PRESENTATION with emphasis on raw foods. Jan. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at our home in Lumby, 2192 Saddleview Ave. Presentation: Be healthy in 2011; DVD Choose a Terrific Day by Ed Foreman. All welcome. Cost $8. Hosts: Walter & Elizabeth Mitchell, 250547-6795; trained by Hallelujah Acres, www.hacres.com THE HULLCAR & DEEPCREEK HALL SOCIETY AGM Annual general meeting Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at Hullcar & Deepcreek Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come and see all the amazing changes that have taken place over the last year. Coffee and goodies served. Memberships for 2011 available. Contacts: Vic Wright at 546-1933; David Doran at 5466884; Bill Skelton at 546-6662; Pauline Curtis at 546-6113. SOLD The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets Jan. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place. “Vitamin D for Winter Wellness” will be the topic presented by Karen Marquardt of Nature’s Fare Health food store. Karen will also try to answer any questions about vitamins that people may have. Visitors and new members welcome. For further information, please call Nadine at 250-549-1479. AN EVENING OF YOGA Knox Presbyterian Church. 370132 Ave., Mondays 6-8 p.m. The evening includes a breathing exercise, beginners yoga (45 mins), meditation with music and vegetarian dinner. Everyone welcome. By donation. VERNON BADMINTON Meets every Monday and Thursday starting at 7 p.m. at the Coldstream Elementary School gym. Call Kal at 260-1692 for information. MONDAY NIGHT VERNON TOASTMASTERS Meets
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alamalka Toastmasters Club starts the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 12 with educationals on: Effective PowerPoint presentations; Influential Leadership Characteristics; the Use of Body Language to enhance your speech (gestures, eye contact and voice quality influence 90 per cent of what your audience “hears”); Writing a Great Persuasive Speech; Beneficial Evaluations to Motivate People and Build Self-esteem. We have speakers at all levels. Please join our dynamic meetings to hone your speaking skills and acquire new skills. Learn in a fun, supportive environment to overcome the fear of public speaking. Attending as a guest is free. Kalamalka Toastasters meets Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express (corner of 48th Avenue and Hwy 97N). For more information contact Rob at 250-260-3981 or Jim at 250-545-8814. Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, 3505 – 30th Ave. For more information, call Jackie Lowrie at 250-558-5526 or Karen Truesdale at 250-542-4614. Doesn’t meet until Jan. 10 VERNON ACCORDION CLUB Meets Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome. Listeners and dancers also. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192. CLAY STUDIO DROP-IN SESSION Mondays 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre and any time the studio is not used by a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes! Drop-in fees $5.60 per session, $50.40 for a 10 x pass. Please contact us for more information at vcacinfo@shaw.ca or 250-542-6243 TIMBRETONE MENS’ BARBERSHOP CHORUS Meets Mondays at 7 p.m., at the North Okanagan Community Life Society (NOCLS), 2400-46th Ave. All male singers any age are welcome to join us. Phone 260-4435 or 503-2552. CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSION GROUP runs every second Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peer Support services, 3100-28th Ave. This is an informative, supportive and knowledgeable group of people who live with chronic pain. Contact Cat at 250-542-6155 for dates. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon Christian School wood shop the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests are welcome to visit and see if they wish to join the guild — membership fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we usually have a brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info., please call John at 545-0119.
Please join us and make a difference. Call SIRB at 250 545 8572 or email sirb@socialplanning.ca for more information. ARMSTRONG TOASTMASTERS Whether you would like to communicate better with your spouse, your boss, your children or with someone who has “stepped” on your toes, Toastmasters is the right place for you. Armstrong Toastmasters is holding an obligation-free demonstration meeting Jan. 11. Join us at the Armstrong Spall Chamber of Commerce (3550 Bridge St)., 7:30 to 9 p.m. Coffee, tea and snack provided. For more information visit our website at www.freewebs.com/armstrongtoastmasters/ or e-mail ArmstrongToastmasters2645@gmail.com VERNON PC USERS’ CLUB MEETS The second Tuesday of each month at the Schubert Centre at 3505-30th Ave., at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 or June at 549-7221 and check out vernon pcusersclub.ca. Join us and get answers to your computer and camera-related questions. ELKS LODGE meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. (across from bus depot). Call 558-0876 for info. New members welcome. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. James Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in Columbus Court. VERNON BRANCH OF INNER WHEEL Meets Jan. 12 at 11:30 at Temptasian restaurant for our lunch meeting. We welcome all members and newcomers to join us to hear our speaker, award-winning poet and writer, and Vernoneducated Laisha Rosnau, who spent the summer as writer in residence at UBC Okanagan where she is now teaching poetry. Call Susan Beck at 250-545-7753 for more info.
JANUARY 11 COLDSTREAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meets Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at our hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. Call 250-542-8878.
NORTH OKAN.VERNON SENIORS ACTION NETWORK Meets Jan. 11 at People Place, Every Woman Can.... Room 006. Jack Gareb, Seniors Housing, Lesly McMillan, Beginners Dental Access, Start January 24 th Alex Miller, Intermediate Heaton Place Start January 25 th updates. Other concerns related • Egyptian Technique & Style to transportation • American Tribal Style • Choreography & more... and community actions under For Fitness & Fun! discussion. All Call Ruth 250-545-0434 welcome. No jasmille.bellydancer@gmail.com membership fee.
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April in Vernon rocks with a little ‘Wine’ time Morning Star Staff
Fans can drink up a little Canadian rock history when April Wine visits Vernon April 7 for an intimate theatre show in the Performing Arts Centre. In March 2009, April Wine was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, and also received the Lifetime Achievement Award for being part of Canadian music history for 40 years. With 15 studio albums, three live albums, numerous compilations, a special boxed set, and thousands of concerts, April Wine is still enormously popular in Canada, the U.S., and throughout the world. The band, born in 1969 in Halifax, and later basing itself out of Montreal, is indeed one of Canada’s most significant rock bands. Their string of straight-ahead rock n’ roll hits and power ballads are instantly recognizable to those who grew up in the ‘70s on up. This includes 1972’s You Could Have Been a Lady, which was originally recorded by British band Hot Chocolate and provided April Wine with its first No. 1 hit in Canada and a top 30 spot on the Billboard charts in the U.S. Other timeless classics include the Elton John cover of Bad Side of the Moon, as well as Fast Train, Tonight is A Wonderful Time to Fall in Love, I Wouldn’t Want to Lose Your Love, Like A Lover, Like a Song, You Won’t Dance With Me, Just Between You and Me and fan favourite Oowatanite, written by the band’s late bass player Jim Clench, who died of cancer this past November. April Wine continues its hectic pace, touring both the U.S. and Canada to acclaimed reviews. Tickets to see April Wine are $39.50. and go on sale in Vernon Wednesday at the Ticket Seller box office in the Performing Arts Centre. Call 250-549-7469, or order online at www.ticketseller.ca.
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April Wine’s current members include bassist Breen Leboeuf, left, original guitarist/singer Myles Goodwyn, longtime guitarist Brian Greenway and drummer Blair Mackay. The band plays the Vernon Performing Arts Centre April 7. Tickets go on sale Wednesday.
Sweet sounds from the ‘70s Coldstream Coffee house opens new year with The Creeks Morning Star Staff
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A few floorboards will be creaking at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall when the Coldstream Coffee house returns for its monthly concert and open mic series. January’s feature act includes local trio The Creeks, playing their ‘70s influenced acoustic stylings. “If you recall the British band LXS from England that came to Vernon several times to soldout Winter Carnival concerts;
they are back and have morphed into The Creeks,” said Manfred Harter, coffee house host and emcee. Two Brits and a Canadian make up this new trio of longtime musicians. Dave Moore originates from London, Bob Oldfield is from Liverpool, and Tim Boulter is from B.C., and all have a history of playing rock music from across the ages in various bands in various countries. Besides a common interest in classic rock, the three musicians are influenced by the singersongwriters and acoustic sounds of the ‘70s. Artists such as James Taylor, Crosby Stills and Nash, Neil Young, Phil Keaggy, Bruce Cockburn and others still feature heavily on their iPods.
In January 2010, an idea was born to re-explore a mixture of this singer/songwriter style with leanings into roots and folk. What emerged was an intriguing blend of acoustic styles and harmony vocals that catch the ear. Calling themselves The Creeks, Moore, Boulter, and Oldfield have been actively playing up and down the Okanagan and will spend the early part of this year recording their first CD as a trio. The Creeks take the stage at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd, Saturday, Jan. 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Harter will perform until the show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Those interested in signing up early for the open mic can call Harter at 250549-1260.
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CHRIS SHIDELER Early in every new year, people make commitments to help improve their health and to stave off disease. These ideas all revolve around the same concepts year after year: exercise more, reduce sugar and salt intake, eat less food but include more fresh fruit and vegetables. Finally, make more time for self and their families is a way of keeping stress levels in check. Exercise is good for our brain cells. With Alzheimer’s Disease poised to become the major drain on our health care dollars in a few years, anything we can do to prevent this tragic disease is time well spent. Although the number of smokers in Canada continues to reduce, there are still too many that still smoke. Smoking, especially after the age of 65, can increase the chance to getting Alzheimer’s. Stopping smoking has dozens of other benefits, too. It’s a good goal to make as we move into 2011. Keeping our personal weight in check is another great goal to make this year. There is a link between obesity and Alzheimer’s Disease. We’ve mentioned healthier eating habits many times in this column and this goal is accumulative over the years and helps improve health in many other ways too. The goal of this column is to provide reliable and easy to use information to better our health. As well, we want you to know that pharmacists are a great source of health care information. We invite you to use our services during the coming year.
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’ve always been really good at keeping my New Years’ resolutions, mostly because I’m really bad at making them. It’s the same thing for me every year: The clock ticks its way to midnight on the final night of the year and I manage to out-think any resolutions I’d ever dare to make. That way, there’s simply no way Brian van Wensem to break these would-be vows so it all works out for me in the end. The Performing Arts Centre is in its usual lull right now as shows and events have tapered off for these early weeks of the year. We won’t have to wait long though, as high quality entertainment is only days away. The new year officially starts at the Performing Arts Centre when the cast of ‘S Wonderful takes the stage Jan. 19. It’s an all-singing, all-dancing musical revue about brothers George and Ira Gershwin –– one of the most
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successful songwriting duos of popular music history. ‘S Wonderful takes you on a highenergy journey through five minimusicals highlighting more than 40 Gershwin chart-topping hits along the way. Tickets are going fast and are available through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469). And on Jan. 23, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is back at the centre with a traditional Viennese new year’s concert, Viennese Waltz. As part of their masterworks series, the symphony is joined by the UBC Opera Ensemble for selections from composers Franz Lehar and Johann Strauss. The concert starts at 7 p.m. with a pre-concert talk with director Rosemary Thomson starting at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Ticket Seller at 549SHOW (7469). Be sure to log on to the Ticket Seller website at www.ticketseller. ca and see what’s in store for this year at the Performing Arts Centre and other North Okanagan venues. Wishing everyone a 2011 full of exciting arts experiences and, as always, enjoy the shows!
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Local audiences can munch on popcorn while Los Angeles’ famed Philharmonic orchestra performs live today at Vernon’s Galaxy Cinemas. Cineplex Entertainment, which owns the theatre, is broadcasting L.A. Phil Live in high definition and digital surround via satellite from L.A.’s iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. Led by music director Gustavo Dudamel, the philharmonic is performing a program by three different composers. The highlight is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, the composer’s ebullient, life-affirming symphony that achieved instant popular acclaim lasting to this day. Also featured is the Stravinskyinspired Slonimsky’s Earbox, written by American composer John Adams
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The new year is barely underway, but 2011 is already shaping up to be a busy one for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. With several new programs and improvements to some of the existing ones, a pair of new job postings and a revamped website have given the chamber a fresh look moving forward. Chamber president Deb Leroux is always amazed by the amount of work carried out by staff and the board. She joked that being chamber president is “way better than being the mayor.” “I’m continually motivated by the membership, by the staff and by the level of professionalism that everyone brings to what they’re doing,” said Leroux, a board member for the last four years. “These people (board members) are very busy people. They’re engaged, they have businesses, they have other activities and they select us specifically to participate with their limited amount of volunteer time.” “I’m proud of how the profile and interactions of the chamber and the membership have increased and improved over the last number of years. Under Val’s (Trevis, outgoing chamber general manager) guidance, it has been quite dramatic.” The annual Business Excellence Awards have been moved up a month and will now happen March 5. With four big local events in May, all of which rely on donations and participation from business owners, the chamber felt it was better to change the date. As a result, the nomination deadline has been moved ahead to Jan. 21. The event is open to all businesses in Greater Vernon and anyone can make a nomination. It takes only five minutes to complete the process online. “We want to get people out there and nominate. They don’t have to do anything other than nominate. They don’t have to get up on stage, they don’t have to do any
of that stuff,” said Trevis. The awards gala has also been moved to a Saturday from a Friday. “We felt a lot of people were rushing from work... and it was a really long evening on top of that,” said Kim
of the Year Awards, will also be hosting a breakfast series starting Jan. 27, at the Village Green Hotel. Up first is George Moen, president of Blenz, The Canadian Coffee Company and one of the most foll o w e d CEOs
Local business owners celebrate their success at the 2010 Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. The nomination deadline for this year’s event is Jan. 21.
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Bourke, who moved into the chamber’s new full-time events coordinator position in October. The three finalists in each category will get a 45-second video clip about their business that will be featured at the event. There will also be a reception for nominees and sponsors in early February. The chamber, which received an honourable mention at last year’s B.C. Chamber
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Performing Arts Centre. Last year’s event, which coincides with Winter Carnival, sold out last year. New for the chamber in 2011 is its referral program aimed at increasing membership. Any member who makes a referral that results in a chamber membership will earn up to $25 in chamber dollars. These dollars can be used toward membership or chamber advertising opportunities, such as e-blasts and website ads. As another boost to membership, the chamber also hired Dianne Fowlie as the new membership co-ordinator in August. The chamber is also unveiling an ambassador program, designed to welcome new business owners to the community. It is run by a volunteer group of chamber members, headed by board director Caroline Radics, of Sterling Mutuals Inc. There is no cost (or budget) for the program, as it is simply a welcoming committee. “We want to make business owners feel welcome and we want to thank them for choosing to invest in the Greater Vernon business community,” said Trevis. “That’s a component that has been missing in Vernon.” As a testament to the success of the chamber’s Business After 5 program (partnering with the Downtown Vernon Association), event hosts are already booked solid for 2011. The chamber is taking bookings for 2012. Average attendance for Business After 5 last year was about 150. This month’s event will be hosted by the Funtastic Sports Society and Wesbild Centre. The chamber has given its website (www.vernonchamber.ca) a contemporary look. The revamped site, designed by VNet Consulting, features easier navigation, better advertising opportunities and a more appealing look overall. “It was just too complicated for us to manage that site, and it was old and tired,” said Trevis, of the old site. “(The new site is) user-friendly, it’s better for the membership and it has much, much better capability overall.”
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The North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society has launched a new website. “We wanted to give our website viewers what they are looking for, an easy to understand and easy to navigate website full of information such as job links, articles and information on our programs and services,” said Lynn Belsher, executive director. “So whether you are a job seeker, new to Canada, looking into self employment or would like to do some volunteer work, we’ve got all the details
on our new website.” Employers can also advertise job vacancies at the employment centres in Armstrong, Enderby and Lumby. And through JobOptionsBC, NOEES’ newest program, employers can take advantage of wage subsidies for the program’s work placement students. “We encourage viewers to subscribe for latest blog updates to keep informed of workshops, new program announcements and more,” said Belsher. For more information, go to www. noees.com.
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GUESTAndySHOTErickson your budget. Longer term loans are more suitable for purchasing non-registered investments (when the interest is tax deductible). Also remember that tax rates rise with income. More tax can often be saved by spreading RRSP deductions over more than one year. While contributions made in one year can be deducted in a future year, it does not always make sense to borrow to make an RRSP contribution if it will take several years to fully utilize the deduction. Again a series of smaller loans may produce the better financial result. Should you use your tax refund to pay off the loan as quickly as possible? Perhaps not if you expect to be taxed at, or near, the lowest marginal rate over time. In that case, you won’t get the full tax-reduction
benefit of making your maximum RRSP contribution, so the cost of taking out an RRSP loan doesn’t make sense. Instead, you might want to consider contributing to a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The contribution isn’t tax deductible but money and interest inside a TFSA is tax-free and, unlike your RRSP, so are withdrawals, which can be made at any time, for any purpose. Borrowing to increase your RRSP contribution can be a useful strategy but it also comes with specific risks. Perhaps you can avoid the need to borrow next year through a Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) plan that automatically deducts and saves any amount you want from your regular paycheques. And, of course, your professional advisor can help you map out the RRSP contribution strategy that fits the overall shape of your financial life. Andy Erickson is a division director with Investors Group. This column presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments.
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MALTA - Above my pillow, the Maltese lace curtain billowed in the Mediterranean breeze, and beyond the window, a donkey brayed in one of the back lanes and a cockerel heralded the dawning of a new day. Soon the fishing village of Marsaskala would be bathed in a soft, golden light. This, my first morning on the island of Malta seemed idyllic, then, the unexpected happened. My soporific state was shattered by the noise of repetitive volleys of gunshots reverberating off the cubic limestone buildings. I gingerly edged my way onto the flat rooftop of our bed and breakfast to check out the fracas. Unperturbed, a neighbour was beating clouds of limestone dust from her Moroccan carpet, nuns attired in pristine white habits were escorting young orphans to the bus stop. Caged canaries trilled in the shaded courtyard. All seemed to be well with the world. At breakfast before our host’s first spoonful of muesli reached his lips, I enquired about the gunshots. Apparently shooting and trapping wild birds is a legal sport and despite pressure, it is taking a long time to change this archaic practice. It is not surprising since this small sun-bleached island is steeped in layers of history. Even its megalithic temples
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the Second World War. Their litany of hardships has created a unique people who after 150 years of British rule, became independent in 1964. Today the densely popu-
lated island is a treasure trove of museums and palaces which tell their stories. For our first taste of the island, my husband and I took a colorful Bedford bus to the 16th-century capital city of Valletta. The inexpensive 30-minute trip took us through heavy populated neighborhoods with exotic names such as Zabbar, Vittoriosa and Paola. Valletta is a magnificent fortified city situated on the Grand Harbor overlooking two massive peninsulas. Built by the Knights of the Order of St. John in the 16th and 17th centuries, it is built on a grid system of narrow streets. Each opens up to stunning harbor views and allows sea breezes to blow through them unimpeded. From the busy bus terminus, we walked through the city gate which was the prime spot for swarthy merchants selling fresh bread, fruit and vegetables. After negotiating through a festive crowd watching a lively marching brass band, we wandered down stepped streets. Elaborate baroque churches abound with one for every day of the year. Valletta alone has 32 churches with the most sumptuously decorated one being St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Most Maltese are Roman Catholic and request visitors to dress modestly in their places of worship.
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Continued from previous page English is widely spoken and one lady inching her car past us on a narrow street offered to give us a ride to her husband’s vineyard in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. This delightful seaside town was balm to the soul with colorful fishing boats bobbing in the harbor. At a waterfront restaurant we enjoyed local fresh Lampuki , or dolphin fish. Over our two weeks, we explored much of the island by public bus, but also took a few local day trips with a small tour company and added visits to the nearby island of Gozo and over to Sicily. Our first escorted journey was to the medieval walled city of Mdina which dates back to the days of the Phoenicians in 1000 BC. I gave the gruesome dungeons a miss and instead thought about the lives of the nuns who live in complete seclusion in the Nunnery of St. Benedict. Continuing along the shaded side of the street, I found myself the lone occupant of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The site was once the home of Publius, the Roman governor who showed Paul warm hospitality after he was shipwrecked in AD 60. In the adjacent city, Rabat, we visited Paul’s grotto and the adjacent catacombs.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder This deal occurred during a semifinal of last year’s Canadian National Team Championship. It was defended perfectly by Piotr Klimowicz (West) and Gordon Campbell (East). Both Souths were in five clubs, the contract not being doubled at the other table. (In this auction, three diamonds was a help-suit game-try, which West was happy to accept with his maximum single raise and good diamond holding.) In the other room, West led a spade, East winning and shifting to a diamond. South won with dummy’s ace and had the communications to ruff two spades in the dummy and twice to lead hearts
through West. Declarer lost only one spade and one heart. Klimowicz did better, leading a trump. (When your opponents sacrifice at a high level, a trump lead is almost always best.) South won in his hand and played a heart. West did well again, ducking. (Notice that if West had grabbed his ace, declarer could have got home by establishing a long diamond in the dummy using those heart winners as entries. Also, he would have to unblock his heart 10 under dummy’s king, then, later, play a heart to dummy’s eight. The curious may work out the exact sequence.) After winning with dummy’s heart king,
South called for the spade three. Now it was Campbell’s turn to shine -- he played low. This permitted his partner to win the trick and lead a second trump, killing the contract. Declarer had to lose two aces and either a second heart or a second spade.
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IDA ABEAR January 26, 1926 – January 5, 2011 Ida passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 84 after a lengthy illness.
Ida was pre-deceased by her husband Gordon (1994), daughter Judy (1955), brothers Ernst (1984) and Erhard (2000) and sister Nelli (2009). She is survived by her son Brian (Robyn) of Revelstoke, daughter Gail (Daryl) of Vernon, grandsons Sean and Daniel of (Penticton) and nephew Harry (Mary) of Princeton. Ida had recently moved to the Piccadilly Care Center in Salmon Arm to be closer to her children. A private family memorial service is planned for the spring in Revelstoke with burial to follow in the family plot. In lieu of Àowers, the family requests that a donation in Ida’s name be made to BC Children’s Hospital for those wishing to do so. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and care aides of Penticton Regional Hospital, the Hamlets in Penticton, Piccadilly Care Center in Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake General Hospital for the wonderful care given to Ida during her prolonged illness. E-mail condolences can be sent through Ida’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd, Salmon Arm, BC
Lortie Ryan Lee
February 1, 1912 – December 29, 2010 Bradley passed away peacefully on December 29, 2010 at Noric House in Vernon. He was predeceased by Lydia, his wife of 55 years, in 1991, his parents and five sisters. He is survived by two brothers; Jim (Audrey) of Winnipeg and Pat of Kelowna; one sister, Edith (Cliff) Graham of White Rock; sister-in-law, Rose Smith of Mildred, SK; two sons, Jack (Angela) and Jim (Dianne), both of Vernon; two daughters, Dorothy (Gerry) Sengotta of Vernon and Margaret (Frank) Salfi of Vancouver; six grandchildren, Randi Pattermann, Craig Shore, Darrin Shore, Kari Belanger, Nicole Sengotta and Tammy Pollock; eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bradley grew up in Saskatchewan and moved to the Okanagan with Lydia in 1936, living first in Kelowna and then in Oyama where he worked for Vernon Ellison in the orchard. He was a self taught jack of all trades and he could fix almost anything that he put his mind to and also could operate any type of machinery. In 1957, Bradley and Lydia purchased an orchard in Vernon. Through the years he also managed orchards for other people until he retired. Bradley and Lydia enjoyed many holidays in their motor home and visits to Hawaii. Bradley had a long and full life and will be dearly missed. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dippenaar and the wonderful staff at Noric House who were so helpful and caring and gave Bradley outstanding care. There will be a celebration of Bradley’s life on Saturday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, BC. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
LETKEMAN, Eldon Harold It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Eldon Harold Letkeman on January 5, 2011 in Kelowna, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
December 4, 1985 December 19, 2010
In Memoriam Ryan passed away suddenly in Vernon BC at the age of 25. Ryan will be sadly missed by friends but especially family, Mother - Noelle Chrisp, Step Father - Todd Chrisp, Dad - Mark Wetendorf, Nan - Irene Brunskill, Grandma - Jean Wetendorf, Siblings - Monica, Michelle, Miranda, Sydney, Sean, Kevin, Steve Junior, Best friend - Dustin Steil and his dog Kilo. Ryan was born in Kenora Ontario on December 4th, 1985. He later moved to Vernon, B.C. Ryan was very close to his family, always willing and happy to lend a helping hand. Ryan was a very kind and loving person, Ryan enjoyed camping, fishing, music and knee boarding and spending time with friends.
If tears could build a Stairway & memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again
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NUYENS, Audrey Beatrice
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Born in Mariental Romania, she emigrated from Germany in 1948, ultimately arriving in Revelstoke where she met and married Gordon in 1950. She was a hardworking and loving mother of three and worked in the fabric department of the Revelstoke Co-Op. Upon Gordon’s retirement from the CPR in 1986, they retired to Penticton where they built a new home.
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Sandy Third March 15, 1938 - January 4, 2010 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 link again.
Deeply missed and lovingly remembered Helen, Diane, Don, Sharon & families
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Nuyens on December 28th, 2010 in Kelowna at the grand age of ninety-seven years of age. She was born in Hodgville, Saskatchewan September 9, 1913 and was the fourth oldest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe; son Earl; brother Reg Moody and sisters: Mable, Agnes, Beryle and Cora. She leaves behind her loving family: sisters: Geogie Berry of Win¿eld, BC and Irma King of Kelowna, BC; her children: Bob (June) of Nelson, BC; Ray of Vernon, BC, Diane (Ray) Nicholls of Carmi, BC and eleven grandchildren, fourteen greatgrandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Audrey was the mother of all mothers, a great jokester with a sense of humour loved by all. Her hobbies included gol¿ng, travelling, curling and gardening. Audrey and Joe made their residence primarily in Nelson, BC, moving to Kelowna in early 1960 – 1964. We, the family, wish to thank the Care Homes, Lake Country Manor in Win¿eld and Park Place Manor in Kelowna, where Mom resided in over the past few years for the devotion shown in providing her with compassionate care throughout. Memories of Audrey will be cherished by all family and friends with a Celebration of Life to be held in the early spring of 2011. Arrangements entrusted to: Personal Alternative Funeral Services Vernon 250-558-0866, Armstrong 250-546-7327
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After a long and painful battle with cancer Robert Lloyd Aeichele "Bobby" passed away at the Vernon Hospice House January 2, 2011. He is survived by his sisters Deb & Bev (Russ) and brother Glen and by his daughter Sarah with grandsons Joey & Xavier and his son David with granddaughter Kaydra and Bonz. All that knew Bob will greatly miss him but be comforted in the fact he is now painfree. A "Celebration of Life" will be held Easter Long Weekend with the location to be announced at a later date.
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We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too We think of you in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy We do it every day It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away. Love From The Family
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Clements George Watson We are saddened to announce the passing, on November 13th, 2010, of Clements George Watson, “in his 96th year”. Clem died peacefully in the Vernon Hospice House with son George, daughter in law Judi, and grand dog ‘Charlie’ by his side. Clem was born April 1st (really), 1915 in Edinburgh Scotland and was raised in the Vancouver area, graduating from Magee Secondary School in 1933. He served in the Canadian Military as a Training Of¿cer and met his beloved Ann in Dundurn Sask. in 1944. The war ended 6 months before Clem’s regiment was to be deployed to the Paci¿c Theater. Clem and Ann married on September 27th 1946 and resided in Vernon from that date onward. Clem was the bulk agent for Home Oil Distributors (1946 – 1975), Manager of the Vernon Golf Club for 6 years and Case Counsellor for the Federal Business Development Bank for 10 years. He joined the Vernon Golf Club in 1946 and served several terms as President. He was also Club Champion 9 times and enjoyed several epic matches over the years with Art Lefroy, Haz Nolan, Dr. Sam Hannah, Wally Janicki, Doug Cole and incoming club president Greg Betts. Clem, along with Dolf Brown, ‘witched’ the ¿rst well on the course and chaired the committee which put in grass greens. Clem also was responsible for much of the current 18 hole design. Among Clem’s long list of gol¿ng accomplishments was the fact that he shot his age every year from age 70 to age 94!! He was also proud of winning the Vancouver City Junior Golf Championship in 1933 and most recently (10 years ago) that he and son George won the BC Parent Child Golf Championship when Clem was 85 and George was 53!!! A student of the game, he enjoyed giving lessons to family and friends; many golfers came to Clem for help with their games… he was fondly known as ‘coach’… he gave his last golf lesson while sitting on the edge of his bed in Hospice House, two weeks before he died. One of the most positive kind well respected businessmen Vernon has known, Clem also coached and managed minor hockey and baseball teams in the 50’s and 60’s. Many a young hockey player had his start on the outdoor rink Clem always built behind the middle “Little Brick House” still standing on 32nd Street. He was Secretary Treasurer of the Senior “A” Okanagan Hockey League during the 1950’s heyday of the Canadians, Packers, Chiefs and Vees. An ardent sports fan, Clem was also a consummate family man and enjoyed watching his family grow into strong contributing citizens. His keen and current interest in any and all aspects of his kids, grandkids and great grandkids development was appreciated by all and will be sorely missed. In the last 30 years he and Ann enjoyed travelling in their motor home and showing off their beautiful province to friends and relatives alike. Clem leaves behind his son George (Judi) of Cranbrook, step son Don Hagel (Bev) of Parksville, son in law Lea Wegleitner of Kelowna, grandchildren Donna Toulmin (Nick) of Oakville, Dean Wegleitner (Gillian) of Vancouver, Lynn Best (Dean) of Red Deer, Mike Wegleitner (Nicole) of Vancouver, Dixie Toliver (Deane) of Okotoks, Kerri Lockwood (Trevor) of Okotoks, Tricia Hansen (Warren) of Calgary, Shelly Burnham (Mark) of Calgary, Carol Hagel of Sidney and Suzie Hagel of Nanaimo. Clem also leaves behind great grandchildren Trevor, Grant, Kayla, Kade, Tyson, Lexi, Mathew, Mark, Teah, Gunnar, Brodie, Libby, Brennen, Hayden, Rylan, Michael and Susanne as well as his honorary children Joe and Eve Mohos and their daughters Sylvie and Milly. Clem was predeceased by his parents (George / Mary), his brother and sister in law (Bob / Mabel) his daughter in law (Judy), his wife (Ann) and his daughter (Carol). The family would like to extend their thanks to the following for all the care and support given to Clem, particularly during the last 18 months when he was struggling with congestive heart failure... to Dr. Gilhooly for his years of excellent medical care, Team #3 from Interior Health Community Services for taking such great care of him over the last year (and letting him win the occasional game of crib), Staff and Volunteers of Vernon Hospice House for making his last month peaceful, and close friends Ian Kelly, Donna Goller, Larry & Carol Jorde and Eve and Joe Mohos for always checking on him and making sure he was “OK”. A Celebration of Life honouring Clem Watson will be held at the Vernon Golf and Country Club on Saturday, January 15th at 1:30 pm (reception to follow at the club). Interment of ashes will precede the celebration of life In lieu of Àowers donations in Clem’s honour should be made out to the Vernon Hospice House.
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HARROP, George Alfred "Alf" May 5, 1928 - January 1, 2011 George Alfred “Alf” Harrop ended his journey at the compassionate and caring facility of Hospice House in Vernon with family surrounding him. Remembering many good memories are his wife of 61 years Maxine of Armstrong; his daughters Kathryn Harrop (Ron Gomer) of Toronto ON and Carole (Bruce) Weitzel of Vernon; his son Bob Harrop (Val Mohr) of 100 Mile House; his grandchildren Karlie Pimlott (John Witham) of Vernon, Marcie Pimlott of Vernon, Sarah Boyd of Toronto, Colby Weitzel of Vernon; his brother Stan (Margie) of Kamloops; his in-laws Coleen (Bob) Turris of North Vancouver; and his nine nieces and nephews. Alf was predeceased by his parents Frank and Dorothy Harrop; his sister Dorothy Slattery; and his very young brother Leslie Harrop. Alf was an accomplished athlete throughout his life in many sports and in latter years enjoyed gol¿ng as well as travelling in his 5th wheel, ¿shing, and gardening. Upon ¿nishing his schooling at North Vancouver High School, Alf joined the Canadian Australasion Shipping Line and then moved onto Cates Towing in North Vancouver. After such Alf went into what he enjoyed the most - construction, from draftsman, to carpenter apprentice, to lead hand and to foreman in a few short years. In his spare time, he planned and constructed ¿ve of the family homes in North Vancouver, Kamloops, and 100 Mile House. Alf retired after many years as Contract Supervisor for the Federal Department of Public Works in Vancouver. A job that included much travel throughout British Columbia. Upon retirement Alf and Maxine moved to their summer home at Canim Lake for 5 years and then built another home overlooking Horse Lake. Alf’s failing health brought them to Armstrong to be closer to medical care. He continued to garden and grow his roses. Friends and neighbours are invited to join the family on Saturday January 15, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the family residence (2428 Bradley Drive, Armstrong BC). A Celebration of Life will be held in May of 2011 at 100 Mile House where his ashes will be interred. In lieu of Àowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Alf may do so to the North Okanagan Hospice Society (3506 27 Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1S4). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
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TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a Millwright to join our team in Armstrong B.C. Tolko is a forest products company with markeƟng, resource management and manufacturing operaƟons throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer oīering excellent pension and Ňex beneĮt programs.
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Armstrong B.C. Tolko is a forest products company with markeƟng, resource management and manufacturing operaƟons throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer oīering excellent pension and Ňex beneĮt programs.
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TO APPLY: If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our community please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by date January 15, 2011 or fax 250.546.2240
TO APPLY: If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our community please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by date January 15, 2011 or fax 250.546.2240
Armstrong, BC
Armstrong, BC
Childcare Wanted Looking for childcare in my home in Okanagan Landing for 2 mornings/week. Flexible on days. Children are 1.5 and 4. Please call Morgan Weathington: 778-475-4897
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SERVICE FRANCHISE, Industry rated #1, Financing available. All new equipment, full training and support. Opportunity is knocking. www.oxy-dry.ca 204-346-5510
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residential care facility for mental health clients with serious and persistent mental illness. Start Date: May 16, 2011. This individual manages the day to day operations of the facility and programs, is responsible for the direction and supervision of care staff, as well as the monitoring of all activities and services provided to the clients in compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures of the facility. Applications may be mailed to Box 548, Vernon, BC, V1T 6M4 or emailed to downsent@shaw.ca. Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted for an interview. For more info contact 250-938-4700.
With over 220 locations, Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. Our business philosophy centers on exceeding our customers’ expectations and relies on our entrepreneurial team members to provide exceptional customer service. Are you an enthusiastic Quality Assurance Analyst Team Lead, experienced in involving both business and technical stakeholders in a structured QA process? Kal Tire is seeking a team member to join the Information Services Department who will lead the implementation of QA processes, practices and tools. A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501–48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by January 21st, 2011. Review other job opportunities at the Kal Tire Website – www.kaltire.com/careers
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INTERESTED IN A REAL ESTATE CAREER? • Extensive Training • 6 Figure Income Potential in your first year • Market is Changing • Now is the Time Call for an appointment
250-550-2137 Executives Realty Behavioural Consultant Position available with Professional Support team in Vernon Area. Strong skills, knowledge and experience in positive behaviour support planning required to work with CLBCfunded adults and their supports. Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Master level in Psychology or Social Work preferred. Send resume by January 14, 2011 to support@nhclss.ca. LITTLE ARK INFANT/ TODDLER CENTRE looking for infant/toddler certified care givers for new program, competitive wage and benefits available. Send resume attention: janine@little.ark@hotmail.com
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking RUSSAM HOLDINGS INC Has the following positions available: Log Truck Driver Various Locations. Chip Truck Driver-Vernon or Penticton based. Commercial Transport Mechanic-Vernon. Drivers should have super b or log hauling experience. Please send resume and abstract to kmc-gerry@uniserve.net or fax to 250-545-2195. Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
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GOLDEN CROWN RESTAURANT EXPERIENCED DINING ROOM SERVERS REQUIRED. Permanent F/T & P/T. Apply in person with resume after 4pm to
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Coldwell Banker is looking for part-time receptionist. Real estate exp. preferred (Realbroker/Matrix). Drop off resumé at 3704 - 32 Street, Vernon BC.
REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT Experienced real estate assistant required for a team of 2 realtors. Contract processing, marketing, internet and technology, and database management experience required. Minimum 20 hours a week with competitive wage and extended health benefits. All applications handled with absolute confidentiality. Email your resume and covering letter to info@teammcmorran.ca Full-time year round Tax Prepares, experience an asset. Email resume to: demara44@gmail.com or fax: 778-475-5929
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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
I.J. Windows & Doors Ltd., Kamloops requires an experienced in-office salesperson/ estimator for windows and doors. Also requiring an experienced glass cutter/sealed unit assembler. Apply in person or send resume to 125512th St Kamloops, B.C., V2B-3C8
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Resident Care Attendants and Community Health Workers have an important contribution to make to BC’s Health Care system. The HCA program at Sprott-Shaw is current and relevant to the complex and changing health practice settings in which graduates will work. Includes: Crisis Prevention Management & Palliative Care
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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens, Estate Administrator (28 years experience) at 250-503-5300 today, To set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9A2 Competition Exteriors hiring siding laborer. Must have valid drivers licence and transportation. $12/hr. call Tim @ 250-309-3981
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A Great Place to Learn!! VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON) SUPERVISOR - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Applications are invited for this integral member of the school district management team.
Reporting to the Secretary Treasurer this position is directly responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of all transportation related activities of the school district. As a member of the school district management team this position provides leadership in the development of plans, budgets, policies and practices for student transportation, and fleet management. School District No. 22 (Vernon) has 8,400 students in 24 schools located within the Vernon/North Okanagan area. The district employs a transportation staff of 44 with 40 buses serving 4,000 rural and urban riders each school day. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Duties will commence March 15, 2011 or at a mutually agreeable date. Further details please contact Randy Hoffman, Secretary Treasurer at 250 549-9205 or rhoffman@sd22.bc.ca A complete resume to be forwarded to Mrs. Lynn Jameson at 1401-15 Street Vernon, V1T 8S8 or via email to ljameson@ sd22.bc.ca by January 19, 2011. The specific qualifications and responsibilities can be found on the school district web site www.sd22.bc.ca. Interviews will be conducted the week of January 31, 2011; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
PROCARE INSTITUTE has been in operation since 1987 and is an accredited institution, with Private Career Training Institute Agency (PCTIA), the official career body responsible for registering and accrediting all the private colleges in the province. Our curriculum exceeds the standard set by the Provincial Government. The benefits of ProCare training are: • Over 98% employment rate • Proven method of training • Instruction on site by experienced nurses • Small class sizes • Earn $18-$22 an hour after graduation • Convenient locations Requirements for the program are: • Grade 11, or have adult student status We require photo ID as proof of age for our adult students. • Medical clearance, TB test, Criminal Record Check
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CASHIER STOCK PERSON REQUIRED
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10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road Lake Country, BC V4V 2M1 E-mail:hr@lakecountry.bc.ca Phone: (250) 766-5650 / Fax (250) 766-2903
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ÕÃÌÊLiÊ£n³ÊÞi>ÀÃÊ vÊ>}i ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 A-DEBT-FREE Life. We’ll help you. Call MNP 877-898-2580. Free consultation available in your area. Creditor proposals, trustee in bankruptcy, 3201620 Dickson Ave. KelownaResident office. Appoinments available in your area Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & USA. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability need apply. Dedicated tractors, paid drops & direct deposit, no phone calls please Fax resume 250-546-3542 DOZER & Hoe Operators required for Company that constructs oil field roads & leases. Require operators with oil field lease & road construction experience. Competitive wages. Rooms & Meals provided by the company. Call 1-(780)723-5051, Edson AB. GET paid for walking exercise, vehicle required getting to work locations. Email: apwrtt@gmail.com or call Tom after 5:00pm 250-503-4659
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.
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NEXT VERNON CLASS STARTS IN JANUARY 2011
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Intro to Health Care, & Philosophy & History of Continuing Care Communication Skills for the Health Care provider Techniques and Skills for Dementia Care - a Certificate Course Home Support • Assisted Living CPR Level C • InterRAI FoodSafe Clinical Experience - Intermediate Care, Extended Care, Community Care • Personal and Professional Development of the Caregiver • Job Search, Resume, Interview Skills
This full-time, 28 week program consists of two integrated modules: Instructional/Classroom and Clinical. The clinical program is conducted in approved long-term care facilities and hospitals.
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HOUSEMATE
Full time and/or Respite roommates wanted for clients of NOCLS. This is a life-sharing situation that can enrich your life as you share a home with another person. The focus is to enable your housemate to have an enjoyable life in his/her own home, connected to a neighourhood and community. This can only happen as a companion and a friend. You will share household responsibilities such as: yard work, shoveling snow and household upkeep as in any rental situation. You will NOT pay rent. This is covered by your supports to your housemate. You will pay your share of food. This is NOT a JOB! We need people ready to make a commitment to share a home and your life with an adult who would not otherwise be able to live independently. Criminal record search will be a requirement plus references. Contact:: NOCLS, 2400-46th Avenue, Contact Vernon, BC V1T 9N5 • 250-545-5153
COUNSELLOR (Part-Time) Whitevalley Community Resource Centre requires a part time (2 days per week to start) counsellor at $17 per hour to provide direct support, crisis intervention and parenting skills support to families and youth living in the Lumby, Cherryville, Whitevale and Mabel Lake communities. Qualifications • B.S.W. or equivalent in a related field • Counseling experience (a minimum of two years) with children, youth and families • Knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals • Willing to work flexible hours Position to start January 24, 2011. Submit resumes to: Whitevalley Community Resource Centre Attention: Gay Jewitt Box 661, 2114 Shuswap Ave. Lumby, BC V0E 2G0 Before Jan. 19, 2011 - noon
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JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Drs & Hospitals need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459
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Medical Office Assistant required for busy 2 Doctor Specialist Practice. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and be a team player. Attention to detail & above average computer skills required as well as being self-motivated and able to work under pressure. Candidate must be available for holiday relief. This is a term, half-time position. Reply to Box #3 C/O The Morning Star 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5.
Vernon & District Immigrant Services Assistance Service Suite 100 - 3003 - 30th Street, Vernon Tel. (250) 542-4612 • email:eas@shaw.ca
We can help you find work! Free services for Newcomers, FOREIGN Professionals/Trades Persons • Career planning and Canadian job search • Individual Employment Counselling • Direction & ¿nancial help with foreign credentials – assisting with education/quali¿cations recognition • Training funding for eligible persons • Referrals to other services • Computer skills for job seekers
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My 2011 vision for Miracles includes: an esthetician who loves what she does, has experience, and is excited about expanding her practice in a unique, beautiful, successful salon. If this sounds like you call 545-6699 Okanagan Sign Shop looking for Graphic Designer. Must have sales experience, work well with public & sign exp. Please send resume to box #8 c/o the Morning Star 4407 25 Ave. Vernon BC, V1T 1P5.
Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Armstrong BC. Tolko is a forest products company with markets, resource management & manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension & flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please visit our website at: www.tolko.com & submit your resume by date January 15, 2011 or fax 250-546-2240 Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in the Okanagan. Tolko is a forest products company with markets, resource management & manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension & flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please visit our website at: www.tolko.com & submit your resume by date January 15, 2011 or fax 250-546-2240 Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Millwright to join our team in Armstrong BC. Tolko is a forest products company with markets, resource management & manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension & flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please visit our website at: www.tolko.com & submit your resume by date January 15, 2011 or fax 250-546-2240
Parker Pacific Equipment Sales has an opening for Equipment Salesman to market our product lines including; Tigercat, Linkbelt, Case, Terex, Ammann. Equipment & Industry knowledge an asset. Forward resume to: Parker Pacific Equip. Sales, 1051 Middleton Way, Vernon BC V1B 2N3, Attn: John Price or email: jprice@inland-group.com THE NORTH OKANAGAN Intervention and Support team provides crisis response and support to adults with a developmental disability. We require a part time crisis response worker for a maternity leave coverage position starting January 18th until August 2011. Shifts include sat, sun and mon noon until 8 pm The successful candidate will have relevant post-secondary education and a min of 2 years experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour and/or concurrent mental health concerns is an asset. Please forward resume with references to: descokanagan@shaw.ca
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Do you want to be part of a dynamic team? You can make an impact by joining KPMG KPMG in Vernon is currently looking for an accounting technician – The successful candidate will be responsible for bookkeeping and accounting services, preparation of financial statements and preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns A successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviours: • Minimum 3+ years experience in a public accounting firm or experience in an industry setting with the full accounting cycle
At We CareTM, our commitment to our clients has made us Canada’s largest independently owned home healthcare service provider. With over 50 locations across the country, we go out of our way to ensure national standards are delivered with local emphasis. We are accredited by the Canadian Council Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA). Join us in Vernon, BC as …
• Proficiency in Word and Excel Applicants should visit www.kpmg.ca/careers to apply
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, HEALTH CARE We Care Home Health Services is seeking an experienced Health Care Sales Manager to fill the role of Business Development Manager for our Vernon BC office, covering the Thompson Okanagan Area. We are seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial individual who understands the importance of developing and maintaining key community relationships. As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for expanding We Care business in our area by generating referrals for home care. You will help establish strong relationships with new and existing referral sources with physicians, long term care, independent and assisted living facilities and other community resources. Responsibilities include market analysis, developing sales strategy, goals and plans, conducting sales calls, and evaluating results and effectiveness of sales activity. This position requires an individual who is highly motivated, results driven, and has the proven ability to develop and implement a sales and marketing plan. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Min. of 3 years recent healthcare marketing or sales experience • Has established healthcare contacts and is able to readily network in the community • Formal sales/marketing training • Evidence of achieving referral goals within the market • Excellent planning, organizational and presentation skills • Degree in healthcare or business Applicants are to apply in person to We Care at 3907 27th Street, Vernon, BC.
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.
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
Trades, Technical
RECREATION CLERK (Part Time - Temporary) Immediately - June 2011 Competition #: 1-COV-11 Closing Date: Internal Applicants - January 7, 2011 External Applicants - January 13, 2011 Rate of Pay: $26.95 per hour (as per CUPE, Local 626, Vernon Civic Employees Collective Agreement) Band: 6 — Schedule A (as per CUPE, Local 626, Vernon Civic Employees Collective Agreement) Days/Hours: Varies -------------------------------Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for complete job description and method of application.
F/T MECHANIC 3rd year apprentice or Journeyman. Submit resume to Tony’s Tire. In person 606 Old Vernon St, Enderby. Fax 250-838-7554. Ph. 250-838-7226 for email address.
Mid-City Roofing based in Kamloops requires the following: • Roofing Foreman • Estimator • Ticketed Journeyman Roofers Must have valid drivers license & own transportation.
Good Wages & Benefits
Call 1.877.777.4856
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Work Wanted
DAY HIRES Skilled and Unskilled Labourers available for both BUSINESSES and RESIDENTIAL “Seasonal Pickers, Landscaping & Yard Maintenance Skilled Trades People”
Contact Steve 250-542-4041 Journeyman Plumber / Handyman - reasonable rates. (Wes) 250-938-6319 Ad runs Sundays only. 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
Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Health Products LOSE WEIGHT Now!! The New Year has started.!! If you want to lose weight fast and safe please call for more information 250-546-2683
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Legal Services 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
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER available part-time. Call Jane at 250-308-4689 or email at jasl_long@yahoo.ca
Countertops QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces. 156 colors. 10yr guarantee. Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
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Handypersons
Moving & Storage
Feed & Hay
Pets
Fruit & Vegetables
Misc. for Sale
ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a semi-load. Feed for sale. Round bales, barley haylage, & grass alfalfa mix hay. 250-546-6076 eves. Free manure, you pay for trucking, Call 250-804-6720 Good quality 1st cut hay bales, $5.50/bale. 3rd cut round haylage bales, $80/bale. 250-260-5299. 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 for Sale, dry round & haylage $55-$60. 250-546-0420, 250-309-1470 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 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Round bale barley straw for sale, $40/bale, 480lb bales. Small square hay, 1st crop, $6/bale. 250-547-6600
Boxer puppies, born Nov. 14/10, tails docked, $600 each, 250-492-4912 or email: annalorene@hotmail.com Boxer Pups - 3 brindle female pups, 9 wks, $850. 250-2606039. Lab/collie X pups $300.each with shots & vet. checked 250804-0603 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 Tellington Ttouch Training for companion animals, offers positive solutions for fear, anxiety, aggression, etc. based problems. Individual sessions. Call 250-260-3109 Wanted: male Chesapeak Bay Retriever for Stud. Call 250-546-8999
Brookside Orchards has good quality certified organic apples .70 p/lb, $15. for 45 lb box baking and juicing apples. (250)260-6690
WANTED Quality furniture, household
Fix it
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 DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449
Home Improvements
Snowclearing SNOWPLOWING, shoveling service, residential, commercial, Reasonable rates, Seniors Discounts. Call Doug for free estimate 250-503-6870
Natural Wood Flooring, various widths www.rouckbros.com Rouck Bros. Lumby, BC 1-800-960-3388
Feed & Hay
Classifieds Get Results!
(70) very good alfalfa Timothy square bales, $6.00/60lb bales. 250-547-6546.
Computer Services
Computer Services
™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions
In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
542-8620
Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING
SALES & SERVICE • • • •
Troubleshooting & Repair Network Setup & Security Virus/Spyware Removal Preventative Maintenance
250-308-9825 Help Wanted Help Wanted
Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter and emergency vet care financial assistance for low income owners • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER
Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 2 dr older fridge/freezer for sale. $200 OBO. (250)5492242 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-549-3781. Washer and dryer for sale. $125. obo. 778-475-0022.
Farm Equipment Artisan 10hp 28” dual-stage snowblower, elec. start chains, runs great $450. 250-5032177
Firearms CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curlybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698
Food Products
6 rottweiler/wrinkle dog pups, 5wks old. 2 miniature goats Call John 250-309-0684
SALE - 20 sides of BEEF, naturally grown, approx 250lbs sides, no additives, $2.49lbs cwf. 250-546-6494
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Why rent when you can own? Free list with pictures of homes available with $5,000 down & $984/month. www.StopRentRobbery.com O’KEEFE2 Team @ Century 21 Vernon, 1-877-509-9009
Carrington Place Retirement Residence ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR The ideal candidate will be a cheerful person who will coordinate activity programs to meet the residents’ interests and needs. The successful candidate possesses the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate diversified programs and services to meet the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of all residents. The incumbent will have a minimum of one (1) - three (3) years of experience with activity planning, excellent computer skills, and a valid driver’s licence. A degree or diploma in recreation/activation/leisure studies or a related field is required along with current first aid and CPR certification. Drawing on their excellent communication and organizational skills, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Identifying and assessing the residents’ needs to develop fulfilling activities; • Encouraging resident participation in programs; • Providing one-on-one support to residents while promoting interrelationships within our community; • Providing support with the process of forecasting and monitoring expenditures of funds allocated to activation recreation budgets; • Providing residents with a safe and comfortable environment by remaining aware of risk management issues that could compromise safety or incur liability; • Maintaining excellent documentation systems; • Participating in strategic planning and quality management practices
PART TIME RECEPTIONIST We are an assisted living residence currently looking for a part time receptionist. Candidate must have a good working knowledge of MS Office and a clear current criminal record check. Knowledge of a multi line phone system and working with seniors an asset. Please forward your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to: Carmen Glabus, General Manager Email: cglabus@chartwellreit.ca Fax: 250-545-5793 We thank all applicants for their interest in Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT. Please be advised that only those invited to an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
DISTRESS SALE BANK FORECLOSURES
Receive a free computerized list with pictures of distressed & foreclosure properties.
www.DistressedVernonHomes.com O’KEEFE2 Team @ Century 21 Vernon • 1-877-509-9009
Misc. for Sale Check out our January Specials on the web www.briteland.com Awarded “Business of the Year”
Misc. for Sale
SNO-PRO SNOW REMOVAL
Clear, easy effectively Winter Hours Mon - Sat. 8:30am - 5:00pm
250-545-3420
Livestock
ICE MELTERS SALT
Livestock
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
250-938-0868
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS
Firewood/Fuel Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16” length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461 Firewood, quality mixed, full chord. $120. + delivery. 250547-1490 Kris. PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
Furniture Brand new espresso brown micro fiber Couch, less then 1yr old, $350 (250)838-6373 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
Garden Equipment John Deere 8hp 32” dualstage snowblower, electric start, $400. 250-503-2177
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com
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
appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. We also buy, sell & pick up.
Six 8’ X 20’ Steel
SHIPPING CONTAINERS Available for $3,000 each.
Call 250-558-5368 Bellagio water cooler, cold & room temp. $169 new, will sell for $75. Two man ice fishing hut w/floor, $249 new, will sell for $125. Ice auger 8”, new was $80, will sell for $30. 250545-3551 Evenflow 3-position Highchair, super for Grandmas, good for girl or boy, new cond, $40 (250)260-8997 FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS Year end Blow out Demos starting at $549. Free del.,setup try. Kel. 1-888-239-9999 www.SOLARUSsauna.com 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 Home Gym, new treadmill & bench press complete with weights. New 28” snowblower. Ph 250-307-5131 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com NEED BUILDING PLANS New home or renovations. Call Okanagan Blue Print. Plan NOW for SPRING building. 250-558-8791
Noma snowblower 10 hp, Tecumseh motor, 6 fwd spd, 2 reverse, runs great. $500 OBO 250-838-6203. Old cast iron wood stove, with all the pipes & attic box, $150 obo. 250-558-3508 PING PONG, Darts, Foosball, Shuffleboard, and Pool We’ve got what you need! Vernon store 250-542-2054 OkanaganPoolTables.com *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012.
Misc. Wanted
2 dual-stage snowblowers, 8hp $200. 10hp $150 firm. 250-503-2177 Black & Decker 7-1/4” circular saw $20. 250-545-6783
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE? has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.* has new listings hitting the market daily. Why not call a agent 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
Mobile Homes & Parks
Mobile Homes & Parks
side “Rancher” y r t n u o C Homes CTURED MANUFA
BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Finance it
Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259
CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curlybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698 SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322
Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
Wanted: Cash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Musical Instruments Ennis & Co. Cabinet Grand Piano, exc. cond., professionally tuned, built in Oshawa, Canada between 1912-1917, one family owned. Has original piano stool w/claw feet, asking $1000 obo. To view call Graham 250-558-4771 Mason & Risch upright piano, good cond. aprox. 5’Lx5’H c/w bench $500. 250-547-0254 after 5pm
Sporting Goods SKS’s from $199, CZ 858’s $749, CQ-A1 AR15’s $749, .233 Ammo $500/1000. Glock’s & CZ’s from $699, repairs, refinishing, reblueing. All at The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6 Treadmill, New $1000, Asking $400 & Stationary bike, New $800, Asking $300 or both for $500 (250)542-1973 after 5pm
Garage Sales CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curlybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698
Acreage for Sale $89.000 For 5.5 acres Arrow Lakes Area also 10+ acre lots & cabin for sale. email for pics selkirk8@telus.net (250)-269-7328
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
Apt/Condos for Sale
STOP PAYING RENT! Condos starting @ $99,000 Bad Credit OK Financing Available Call 1-877-509-9009 www.No-Renting.info O’KEEFE2 Team @ Century 21 Vernon
Houses For Sale LIMITED TIME ONLY No HST & reduced 60K. Kalamalka Lakeview Showhome.
699,900
$
Also 4 Kal Lake view lots for sale
250-306-7517 • 250-309-7160
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
Home & Lot Packages
Blake @ (250)
832-6699
www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com
******* 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
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Sunday, January 9, 2011 - The Morning Star B21
HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
JOB JAR
WHITESTONE PAINTING & RENOVATING
Quality Since 1989 • Seniors Discount
• Handyman Services • No Job Too Small
CALL TOM: 308-8778
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
No job too small! Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
250-542-8368 (Home)
HANDYMAN
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Residential Snow Removal
Nu-Look Homeworks Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring�
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435
TIM 250-307-8772
Honest Renovations
No Job Too Small! Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.
Morgan@547-6646
550-4535
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
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 250-550-7900
WINDOW CLEANING
WINDOW CLEANERS • Homes • Commercial • Seasonal Cleaning • Decoration Removal VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA
250-307-3760
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
SNOW REMOVAL
FIRST CHOICE
Moving & Delivery Servicing Vernon and Surrounding areas. Seniors Discount. Free Estimates.
250-260-0796 CLEANING
Contracting Contractin Driveways $5000 (under 200’)
250-306-6645 hayes07@live.com
Residential or Commercial
Call 250-542-5130
Email: wilmaheil@yahoo.ca
Hom
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You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory
250-550-7900
All Your Drywalling Needs Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
PAINTING
s 4RUCK -OUNTED #RANE s "UILDING MATERIALS DELIVERY TRUSS LIFTS ROOlNG ETC s 'ENERAL FREIGHT ,OCAL LONG DISTANCE HAULING Competitive Rates Call Les for free estimates #ELL s&AX
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
NEED A PLUMBER?
QUESTIONS?
DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
Available on short notice! CertiďŹ ed Journeyman Plumber/GasďŹ tter
FREE ESTIMATES • LOW RATES
Jesse 250.540.4786
ELECTRICAL ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.
CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
250-550-7900
OKSTONETILE.COM in business since 1998
RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
Bathrooms, kitchens & backsplashes - We do it all! Slate, marble, travertine, granite, ceramic & tile No Job too Big or Small
BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
Free Estimates Excellent Rates
ULTIMATE PAINTING & DRYWALLING Satisfaction Guaranteed
Call Sebastien
250-547-2087
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS?
BOOKKEEPING
Erik 250-545-9345 • ost@telus.net
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WINDOWS & DOORS
CONTACT
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
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
CRANE SERVICES
COLDSTREAM CRANE SERVICE LTD.
PLUMBING
Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work
308-9783 549-5140
CCS
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
TILE, TILE, TILE
House Cleaning Available 15 Yrs Experience, Bondable & Dependable
• Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
DRYWALL
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
MOVING
Mark of Excellence
WHY WAIT?
Stony creek Snow Removal + Plowing Skidsteer Dumptruck
Quality Work Guaranteed
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“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!� $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
Bookkeeping Services
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
- 6 Yrs Experience - Monthly Accounting - GST, PST, Payroll & Tax Returns - Financial Statements
Call Pat 549.6745 New Construction or Renovations
ONE ROOM FREE WITH 5 OTHER ROOMS CALL FOR DETAILS FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED
549-0115
Reliable Bookkeeping Services Simply Accounting & Quickbooks Your ofďŹ ce or Mine
Regina Goold
250-546-4058
KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates ‌ 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
B22 Sunday, January 9, 2011 - The Morning Star
Houses For Sale Bank Sale, Fix and profit, Manufactured home on .25 acre deeded lot, needs work. 2446 Dallas Rd, $174,900, Defeo and Associates, Remax Vernon 250-260-4711.”
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
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 Maple Ridge Gardens Luxury Living
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
Apt/Condo for Rent
Columbia Apartments Available Now!
Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
To view call
2 Bdrm Apartment Secure Senior Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.
MOVE IN INCENTIVES
250-545-7251 250-503-7315 GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
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! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
Discover the Secret!
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. ADULT ORIENTED
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:
Bachelor apartment, close to
250-503-1257
grocery, on bus route, covered
A New Tradition of Quality Living
parking, summer swimming pool, on-site laundry. Available Immed. $540/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
ALEXIS PARK MANOR
$800/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-542-5580
250-549-2770
MORRIS MANOR
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 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.
ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new carpets & paint.
2 bedroom corner suite and 1 bedroom available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-542-8989
Seniors 55+ 1 bedroom Apartment 660 sq. ft. Walk to downtown $ 700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
Cozy 1 bedroom apt. close to all amenities. N/P. $610.
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
1 BEDROOM 250-542-7723
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
*Houses and Furnished Accommodation* 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 CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 FREE Rental List See pictures & maps at at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
www.buyokanagan.com Townhouses
Apt/Condo for Rent
250-545-1519
Available Immed.
Westmount Apts
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Townhouses
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
1 bedroom $575. Adult Bldg/ Hydro not incl. No pets/parties/drugs. Call 250-558-5020 2bdrm, 1bath, balcony, central location, new paint, small pet ok. n/s. $850/mo. Avail now. 250-545-0529, 250-308-8878 2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $750/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223. 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, Mtn view, Avail now, $800 (250)8605613 phone Ann 2bdrm, 2 bath, new flooring, paint & a/c, gas f/p, n/s. 5appl., $950pm. 250-306-0996 2bdrm, F/S, wall a/c, recently reno’d, n/p, n/s, $800/mo. + hydro, avail. Feb 1. RR. 250309-6940
Apt/Condo for Rent 2 BEDROOM for rent. Quiet, safe, convenient location. Huge yard with plenty of parking. Close to schools and soccer fields. 1.5 km away from Paddlewheel park. $650/month 403-889-7382 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. ARIA Beautiful 1 BDRM & Den in 726 sqft. grnd flr w/view of Golf Course & lrg patio. Luxury unit w/SS appls, granite, f/ p, 2 prkg. Available now! N/P, N/S $850/m. 3353 CARRINGTON RD. Rent or Rent to OWN! Call 604-4174830 to inquire. 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 East Hill, Lakeview Manor, 2 bdrm, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. Avail Feb 1. 250-260-5870 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 MODERN 2 BED, 1 bath apartment. dw, a/c, $850/mo inc sat tv, available furnished. 250-550-6095 Must View 1bdrm starting at $720, 1bdrm & den starting at $740. On-site managers, F/S, DW, AC, balcony, secure prkg. Adult oriented. On 2 acres of park-like setting. N/P, N/S 250-545-5773, 250-550-0243 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 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 Spacious 2bdrm/2bath with elevator. N/S, n/p. Adult building. $950/mo. (250)546-8857 SPACIOUS DELUXE 2BDRM, must be seen! $950/mo. 250542-5659. 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 WESTBANK 2 bdrm + 2 bath. Heated parking. Pool + hot tub. s/s appl. Laundry. Town centre. $1150/mth. 250-5758929
Apartment Furnished KELOWNA Exec immac furnished 4th fl 2 bdr/bath condo/apt avail to late June. High end amenities/equip. On lake next to Dolphins fountain 180 degree views. Parking, gym, home theatre, utilities $2200/mo. References. 604787-4494 NEED TEMPORARY furnished housing? Luxury 2 bed 2 bath Okanagan Landing lakefront, fully deluxe furnished, designer features, spotless. Avail. now short term, no lease. $1500/mo 250-309-0336 loewen007@gmail.com
Apt/Condo for Rent
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
*Apartments * Duplexes * Suites *
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 townhouse $750+util 3413 Okanagan Ave incl appl 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
www.buyokanagan.com
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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.
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
Cottages / Cabins
250-542-5580
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
250-309-1742
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 1 BDRM COZY CABIN, Falkland, private country setting, cat ok, reduced $700/mo. Free util & high speed internet. Avail. immed. 250-550-3977 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. 1bdrm ste, F/S, W/D, 1 cat, N/S. Close to town. $600/mo + electricity. Chris 250-542-0657 2bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $750/mo. includes most utilities. 250-542-1210 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 2 Bdrm affordable bright suite. $750/mo incls utils, W/D Commonage Cres. 250-549-8463 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. immed. $900/mo. 250545-4461, 250-503-7296 2bdrm unit in 4plex, top floor, 6315 Tronson Rd. $725/mo. + 1/2 util. 250-308-0793 3bdrm 2bath, newly reno’d, laundry, d/w f/s, $1000 +util. avail. March 1. 250-307-8747 3BDRM s/s fourplex unit, 1.5bath, full bsmt, close to town, f/s, w/d hookup, $900. Avail Now (250)260-8454 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 Avail Immed, 3-bdrm, 1-bath, cat ok, n/s, $925/mo + util, South Vernon (250)558-0969 FEB 1. 2bd duplex, 1 bth, Ok Mission, like new, 4 appl, lrg yard. $975 incl water, sewer, ns, np. DD, ref’s. 764-4786. 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. Spotlessly clean, renovated 2bdrm main flr. in-ste laundry, near hospital. N/S N/P. $975/mo incl util. 250-3064088
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm, f/s, n/s, n/p, 15/20 min. to Armstrong/Vernon $800/mo. 250-379-2665. 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
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• 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. $650 • 2 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee (Alexis Park). F&S, dedicated parking stall, no pets. $950 • 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Lake Country. Top floor unit, newer bldg, outdoor pool. F&S, W&D, DW. $950
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 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 • 2 bdrm upper condo in Lumby. Renovated, looks great, all laminate floors, 5 appliances, balcony, big master bdrm, 900 sqft. $800
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 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 • 4 bdrm large half side of duplex in Harwood. Upstairs renovated, looks great. Fenced yard, no pets. $1,100 1/2 acre, 2bdrm, + add. trailer, large covered deck on horse ranch, may work off some rent, $1100. 250-546-8627. 1bdrm cottage Silver Star area. Gas f/p, heat incl, $700/mo + D.D. 250-542-5300 2BDRM, avail now, new floor, gas heat, 1 pet, f/s, close Vernon/Armstrong. Wood workshop. $800 incl hydro. Suits senior. 250-546-9307 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 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. 2bed, 1/2 duplex, newly reno’d, $850 4601 Bolduc Rd. BX, avail. Feb 1.250-550-6063 2 lrg bdrm, lower East Hill, 1200sqft. Private fenced yard and garage. f/s, w/d, dw, mw, a/c & f/p, pets neg, n/s, $1200 incl util. Feb1. 250-275-4906. 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788
Homes for Rent 3bdrm +den, 2bath duplex, quiet street, 5appl, fenced, deck, NS, pets neg. $1250. 250-545-9199. 3bdrm house with basement suite for rent in Enderby. $1600/mo. 250-838-6630 3bdrm hse in downtown Lumby. N/P. Refs Req. N/S, No Pets, $1100. 250-547-9659 3bdrm, top floor, new reno, 5-appl. $1200 +util. sm. pet ok. 250-275-1276, 250-306-4996 4bdrm, 1bath, new flooring, on 2.5 acres, walk to schools $1250/mo. avail now. 250542-6171 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 4BDRM, country home, large yard 2.5bath, livingroom, family room, large kitchen, deck, $1250/mo +util. 250-546-8765. Avail Feb 1, cozy 3 bdrm hse. U/L deck, W/S, great view, priv beach Rent neg 250-542-0060 Avail. immed. 3bdrm Home in Whitevale, $900/mo., with option to lease 700sqft of attached commercial space. 250-542-4494 Coldstream, 5bdrm 2 kitchens, 2 living rm, ns, np, close to schools, $1500 +util. Feb 1. 250-542-8302 Fintry Delta,3bdrm, 2bath, n/s, pets considered,avail immed.,f/s, w/d,wood stove $1200 + util,.250-558-7066. Large 3bdrm, 1 bath, upstairs home, w/d, deck, lrge yard, East Hill area. $1150 +util. Avail Jan 15 or Feb 1. Ref req. 250-212-0001. Lower East Hill, 2-bdrm, large yard, was $1000, now $900 + util. Owner pays water/sewer. Avail Now. 250-549-6776 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 New Home 4bdrm on acreage, 5min from Falkland, $1275 (250)379-2774, 250-938-1124 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. 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 Vernon, lakeshore, spacious, clean, 3bdrm, living rm, covered deck, laundry, f/s, avail. now $1200. 250-766-1428
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
RV Pads RV LOT Seasonal Rent; 3 lots at Shuswap Falls RV Resort www.shuswapfalls.com. $2200 per year, fully serviced and 20 steps from the Shuswap River, Mabel Lake is within 15 minutes www.mabellakeresort.com. Contact i.mackay@shaw.ca or 403-208-2074.
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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
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 SENIOR HOME SHARING from $595, 250-768-9158. Westbank
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-5490644 Good location, bus, quiet, util, internet, refs, n/s, n/drugs, neg rent. 250-549-7418. Lakeview room, avail. now, ns, no parties, quiet, $500 util/incl & internet. 250-558-0638 Nice furn bdrms. Near Hospital. $455 or part suite $550. All incl Mature, N/S. 250-5587347 Rooming house, large room for rent, East Hill, bus route, cable & util/incl. $425/mo. (250)558-3579
Storage HWY.6 Mini Storage. 4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
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,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1bdrm daylight, n/s, n/p, single prof preferred. $775 util incl.,250-558-0883. 1bdrm daylight, n/s, n/p, single prof preferred. $775 util incl.,250-558-0883. 1-bdrm daysuite S.S. Mtn large living area w/futon 4per sauna/shwr fully furn. equipp, BBQ priv/entry deck parking $800/mo lv-msg(250)558-2906 1bdrm +den ground oor, $700 + 1/2 utils. Gas f/p, clean, quiet, professional, no smoking, 1 pet ok, prkg, w/d, garden patio. 250-541-0966 1bdrm level entry, fully reno’d, very quiet area, large tree’d backyard, hot water/inc. N/S only, N/P, $600. 250-545-1220 1 BDRM Lwr, Armstrong, Prvt entr, Kitch w Fridge & Stove, Full bath, NS/NP, avail immed $650 incl util 250-503-4535 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1bdrm, newly renovated, N/S, N/P. util., cable incl. W/D, $750. (250)558-5055 1bdrm, no living room, near Fulton, newly reno’d, full bath, kitchen, ns, indoor cat only, util & sat. incl. $650.250-549-9561 1BRDM, priv entr, new kitchen & lvg rm, full bath, 5-appl, own w/d. West yard Alexis Park School. $695 250-309-4405 2BD, Enderby, newer large, open, view, incl. utils, laundry rm, must see. $1095/mo. (250)503-6533
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2BD 1100 sq ft, newly renovated basement suite, utilities, cable & internet included. No smoking, no pets. $1000 per month. Available October 1st. Call Kelly for more info 250.307.6002 2bdrm, brand new, never been lived in, backs onto OK landing elem. $1100 incl/util. avail. Feb 1. 250-308-0793 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 40th Ave, lg bright 2 bdrm, upper unit, fenced yard, parking, avail. immed. $800. incls. util. 250-558-6596 ARMSTRONG - 2 BDRM Upper suite. Quiet st. New Kit cabinets & HWF. Gas FP, Lge Prvt Balcny, Entr & Pkg F/S, DW,shared laundry & yrd. NS, NP, DD, RR. $900 incl utilsavail FEB 1st 250-546-8418 cell 250-558-8757 Shirley. Bachelor unit, $575 incl util & cable. Downtown location. N/S Avail immed. 250-549-0644 Beautiful 2bdrm, daylight basement suite , avail immed, Coldstream Estates. $800. Rob/Amber 250-542-1473. East Hill, Lakeview manor, bachelor suite, n/p, n/s, en-site laundry, util incl., Avail immed 250-260-5870. ENDERBY: 1bdrm. + den, NP, NS, bright, clean, shared laundry $700/mo. incl. util. (1-250)308-8729 Fully furnished upscale 1bdrm, mature adult, private entry, view, parking, extras. n/s, n/p, DD, $850 incl util (250)558-0374 Middleton lge 1bdrm, priv/entry, W/D, util/incl. ns, np, $800 Feb 1. 250-503-3882 MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 1 bdrm w/large kitch N/S N/P utilities included $800/mth - Lv msg 250-869-9197 New 1bdrm suite, priv/entry, above ground, ns, np util/incl. cable incl. $650.250-307-1656 New 2bdrm daylight suite, 6 appl. priv entry/deck, n/s, n/p $1000/mo+dd 250-558-8823 *NEW level entry, 2bd, priv/entry, priv. driveway, own yard, a/c, w/d hook-up, f/s, $900 incl/util. cble & internet. Must see! 250-542-3201 ONE BEDROOM suit, fresh paint and new ooring ,private yard, hydro inc. NO PETS $625 contact: Dale 250-3071666 The Victorian. Basement (Bachelor) suite in Rose Cottage at the Victorian. Perfect for senior who can do a ight of stairs. $1200 incl. means, housekeeping, heavy laundry, utilities & activities. Small pets welcome. To view call Tracy at 250-545-0470 www.victorianvernon.com
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 oor, laundry incl., NS/NP, $1200, 250-545-1496. Clean, bright, 2 bdrm suite, util incl.,$900.Avail now. 250-7070604 cell 250-801-1060 East Hill, 3bdrm suite, yard, $1400 incl util, cable, laundry, avail Feb 1st. 250-212-0848. EAST-HILL, Rarely Vacant, adult oriented, bright, spacious, 1bdrm, heritage 4 plex, hardwood oors, n/s,n/p. R.R $725 inc/util. 250-549-2225.
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 oor, 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 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
Want to Rent Professional Engineer seeking quiet sleeping quarters 4 days/week for 6-12 months, within biking & walking distance from Tolko Mill. N/S, Non-partier. 250-803-8975 Wanted: Shop or garage in North BX, min. 400sq.ft. Phone Roy 250-503-6659
Antiques / Classics SPECIAL Anniversary Edition 1987 Cougar LS. Great shape. only 106km. $3900. (1-250)517-8087
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1bdrm, full bath, newly reno’d, n/p, avail now. $650 util incl., 250-307-8747. 1bdrm, gorgeous top oor, 1200sq.ft. lakeshore, $939/mo.+ 1/3 util n/p,n/s 250-308-1917 2bdm fully reno’d, very large & clean, balcony w/private entry, covered prkg, A/C, large tree’d backyard, quiet area, $775/mo. N/S, no dogs. ph 250-545-1220.
2 Artic Claw winter tires, size 235/65R17 about 75% tread left, $100 for both. 250-5453903 4 studded Arctic claw, Lt, 235/85 R16, 10 ply on Ford/Dodge rims, used one season. $750. 250-542-6749. BFG 33/10/15 on Chev Rallys, 6 bolt, 80%, 4/100/115 $800. Concept 5 chrome 18, new 50 kms on wheels & tires $1000. 250-540-3655. 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.
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Auto Accessories/Parts 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 SunďŹ re. Like new. $380. 250-549-6545 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. Set of 4 - 16â€? steel winter rims for Volkswagen. $100. 250308-9438 WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
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SCRAP Vehicle Removal. Will pay upto $80, depending on type of vehicle. 250-801-4199
Public Hearing Wednesday Jan 19, 2011, Silver Creek Hall 7:00 p.m. Application for Gravel Extraction within the Agricultural Land Reserve and subsequent reclamation. Applicants: Ross & Cynthia MunseySalmon Valley Land Use Amendment (Munsey) Bylaw No. 2545 Property Location: 3466 Salmon Valley Road
ROOMMATES Lingerie, stockings, heals, fetishes, fantacies. In/Out. Petite Elisha’s back. Limited time. 250-859-9584.
ClassiďŹ eds We’ve got you covered! 550-7900
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
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Trucks & Vans
1989 Pontiac 6000 4dr sedan. $900. 250-547-6798 1992 2dr Acura Legend, only 95,000k, excellent cond., $4000. Call 250-768-9831 1998 Saturn 4dr, 4cyl, auto, loaded, 112K, excellent cond. $1,900. 250-308-2225
1980 F-250. $300 OBO. 250545-4056 2001 Pontiac Montana Van. $2900.obo (250)517-8087 2002 GMC 2500HD 4x4, duramax diesel, 6spd, 230K, good cond. $10,000. 250-306-5362 2003 Ford F350 crew cab shrt box 4x4 6ltr. Diesel, auto xl air cruise tilt. Very straight truck. $11,900 obo. 250-546-0994 2004 Dodge 3500 4x4, diesel, cr/cab, dually, leather, good cond. $17,900. 250-308-2225
Cars - Sports & Imports 1985 Honda Prelude custom, concept Seven, chrome 18�, full stereo, K&N, stainless exhaust, lowered, $1750. 250540-3655 2004 Toyota Matrix XR, 4wd. ex cond., many extras, great deal. $7400. 250-542-7381
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Scrap Car Removal AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $40 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $3.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • BEAUTIFUL FOOTHILLS HOUSE – Three bedroom, three bathroom, with two car garage, central air, and alarm system. Sorry no pets. RENT: $1,600.00 per month plus utilities • EAST HILL HOUSE – Four bedroom, two bathroom home, basement level could be used for in-law suite with shared laundry. RENT: $1,400.00 per month plus utilities • CONDO AT ‘THE CLIFFS’ – Top oor corner unit two bedrooms, two bathrooms, in suite laundry and storage room. RENT: $1,100.00 per month includes utilities • THREE BEDROOM CONDO - Large end unit in Centrepointe includes underground parking, two baths, heat, hot water and in suite laundry. RENT: $990.00 per month • ENDERBY CONDO –Two bedroom condo located in 55+ complex with in suite laundry, and a view of the Enderby cliffs. RENT: $800.00 per month plus electricity. • ONE BEDROOM SUITE – Located close to shopping, bus route, and entertainment. Alexis Park area. RENT: $625.00 per month plus utilities – negotiable if lease signed
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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, all goods and chattels of Karen Hault will be sold on or thereafter January 20, 2011 at private or public sale to recover the sum of $366.00 + costs and any additional storage fees owing to Armstrong Mini Storage. The Corporation of the
City of Vernon INVITATION TO TENDER Contract: 24th Avenue Upgrade Reference #: T-ENG-11-05 The Owner invites tenders for: Construction of approx. 300m of 24th Ave. from 23rd St. to 2000 24th Ave. Work includes road construction, sidewalk, curb and gutter, sanitary main replacement, sanitary service connections, water main installation, water service connections, storm main replacement, storm services and street lighting. Contract Documents are available Mon-Fri 8AM to 3:30 PM at: The Corporation of the City of Vernon, Operations Yard OfďŹ ce, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7 on payment of a non-refundable amount of $50 (Fifty Dollars) including HST payable to: The Corporation of the City of Vernon The Contract Documents are available for viewing at: City of Vernon, 1900 - 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC SICA, 908 Camosun Crescent, Kamloops, BC SICA, 104 - 151 Commercial Dr., Kelowna, BC SICA, 105 - 3301 24th Avenue, Vernon, BC Prospective bidders are invited to attend a pretender meeting at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the intersection of 24th Avenue and 23rd Street. Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: 2:00 PM local time Tender Closing Date: Thurs, Jan 27, 2011 at: The Corporation of the City of Vernon, Operations Yard OfďŹ ce, 1900 – 48th Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7 For more information, please contact: Mark Dowhaniuk, PEng City of Vernon 250-550-3647
ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. BCgmcDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada.*/†/∞/#/≠/xx/x/WW Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 Terrain SLE FWD (R7A), 2011 Acadia SLE1 FWD (R7A), 2011 Canyon Crew 4WD (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450/$1,350). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to January 17, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2011MY only) or trade may be required. Limited quantities of 2010 models available. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. †$8,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, which includes up to $1,000 New Years Bonus, available on 2010/2011 (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits, including New Years Bonus, available on most models. $1,000 New Years Bonus available on 2010/2011 models. ≠0% purchase financing offered by GMCL/TD Financing Services/Ally Credit, OAC, with deferral period offered by GMCL. Down payment or trade may be required. Monthly payment will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, monthly payment is $139 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Interest applies for entire financing term and accrues on unpaid amounts during deferral period. Financing term includes 2 month extension when financing through TDFS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Offer not valid on Smart Purchase and Variable Rate Financing.∞Variable rate financing for 72/84 months on 2011 Canyon/2011 Terrain and Acadia on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current Ally Finance/TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase prices of $26,998/$33,998 with $1,099/$1,499 down on Terrain/Acadia, equipped as described. #$1,000 is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive. Example: $10,000 purchase price, after tax price is $11,200 ($10,000 plus $1,200 applicable taxes). After applying $1,000 credit, after tax price is $10,200 ($885 reduced purchase price plus $115 applicable taxes), with the $1,000 credit being the $885 reduction from the purchase price and the $115 reduction in taxes which would have otherwise been payable on the full purchase price. $1,000 credit available to current owners a Buick/ Cadillac/ Chevrolet/ GMC vehicle registered and insured (in Canada) in their name for the previous consecutive six months. Credit may be applied towards the purchase/finance of an eligible new 2010/2011 Buick or GMC vehicle, delivered before January 31, 2011. Offer is transferable to a family member living within same household (proof of address required). Dealer may request documentation and contact GM to verify eligibility. Offer may not be redeemed for cash or combined with certain other consumer incentives. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. xSmart Purchase™ financing is available on approved credit through Ally Credit. Eligible vehicles: 2010/2011 MY new or demonstrator Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac. Payments amortized over a term of up to 84 months. At months 47-49 or 59-61 customer may: (i) exercise option to return vehicle for sale to Ally Credit if applicable conditions met, including payment of $199 disposal fee and any excess wear/km charges; (ii) continueat initial payment amount for remainder of term; or (iii) trade-in vehicle to dealer. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles, including deferred payment offers. WWTo qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) receive Government confirmation of vehicle eligibility under the Retire Your Ride (“RYR”) Program, supported by The Government of Canada, and turn in a 1995 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 6 months; (2) turn in a 1995 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under (i) a small business name for the last 6 months or (ii) your name for the last 6 months in B.C.; or (3) turn in a 1996 through 2003 MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 6 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2010 or 2011 MY Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac vehicle delivered between January 4 and March 31, 2011. Ineligible Buick GMC vehicles: 2011 Buick Regal and Medium Duty trucks. Incentive ranges from $750 to $2,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. If you successfully complete the RYR Program, you will be eligible for a $300 cash incentive from the Canadian Government. Residents of Northwest Territories, Yukon or Nunavut are excluded from the RYR Program and are therefore ineligible for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive. Visit www.scrapit.ca for more information.¥2011 GMC Terrain FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Cananda test methods. Competitive fuel ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.¥¥ Based on 2010 Energuide submissions/competitive websites. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2011 data unavailable at time of print.
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HWY:6.1L/100KM 46MPG CITY:9.2L/100KM 31MPGW
ACADIA OWN IT FOR VARIABLE RATE FINANCING ∞ BI-WEEKLY/84 MONTHS WITH $1,499 DOWN
OR ASK ABOUT NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS≠
OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI, PLUS:
$2,200 CASH CREDIT† $1,000 NEW YEARS BONUS † $1,000 GM OWNER LOYALTY BONUS #
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HWY:8.1L/100KM 35MPG CITY:11.5L/100KM 25MPGW
ASK YOUR DEALER ABOUT GREAT DEALS ON THE LAST FEW REMAINING 2010 MODELS†
A FLEXIBLE WAY TO LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS WITH OPTION TO RETURN IT IN 36 MONTHSX
OR ASK ABOUT GMCL's RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR 1996-2003 VEHICLES
bcgmcdealers.ca
Call Bannister Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-545-0606, or visit us at 4703 - 27th Street, Vernon # www.bannisters.com [License #9133]