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Kelowna residents Joe and Sharon Dettling have cashed in on their winnings from a 6/49 ticket bought in Vernon – making them $3 million richer.

Vernon sells million-dollar ticket Morning Star Staff

The missing millionaires have come forward.

It turns out the winning Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Vernon belongs to a Kelowna couple.

Joe and Sharon Dettling cashed in on their winnings Tuesday after realizing they had matched all six numbers on the Jan. 22 6/49 draw to win $3.17 million.

“I was talking to my uncle and he asked me if I had checked my ticket because he heard that someone in

Vernon had won the jackpot,” said Joe, 69. “Sharon and I went straight to the computer to check our numbers. We couldn’t believe our eyes.”

The Dettlings purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket at the 27th Street Shoppers Drug Mart in Vernon.

“We just stared at each other in complete shock,” added Sharon, 63. “Then we did a ‘happy dance’ and we haven’t stopped!”

The two lucky winners, who enjoy golfing together, say they don’t have any

plans for the money just yet.

“We need to let it sink in first,” said Sharon. “But one thing’s for sure – retirement just got a whole lot better!”

A second ticket sold in Quebec is also entitled to half of the $6.34 million jackpot.

The winning numbers are 4, 5, 9, 12, 33 and 36. The bonus is 38.

Each of the winners beat out significant odds to hit the jackpot. The odds of matching all six numbers to win a Lotto 6/49 draw are one in 13,983,816.

A Vernon woman is among five people charged in a Toronto fraud investigation.

Toronto Police Service report that in September 2008, a Toronto firm was hired to conduct a financial review of the Bloorview School Authority’s finances between July 2006 and September 2008.

That audit showed that four employees – including the woman who now lists Vernon as her home – and one person not employed by the school allegedly misappropriated nearly $700,000 from the school.

The matter was then reported to the Toronto Police fraud squad, who laid the charges against the five individuals on Monday.

The Bloorview School Authority, according to its website, “is an educational facility that provides innovative school programs to children and youth with special needs.”

“I am completely outraged by the news,” said Saryl Jacobson, a director of the Bloorview school who took over the position from the Vernon woman in September 2007. “I knew the news was coming out. But the fact that this has happened is very upsetting, we’re all upset about it and outraged that it could happen.”

Neither Jacobson nor Toronto Police Services would comment further on the matter, as the case is now before the courts.

Linda LaRocque, 63, former principal/director of the Bloorview School Authority, who lists Vernon as her residence, is charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering proceeds of crime.

Others charged include the school’s former business and finance manager, a former administrative assistance and a former secretary.

All five people are scheduled to appear in a Toronto court on Feb. 15. The allegations have not been proved in any court. LaRocque did not respond to The Morning Star by press time. She is presumed innocent of the charges.

Citizens feel locked out of jail decision RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Lumby council is being accused of going beyond its authority when pushing for a prison.

The group Lumby Concerned Citizens is upset council has ran advertising promoting a proposed correctional facility and Mayor Kevin Acton has sought regional support before residents have registered their vote on the controversial issue.

“We’re being railroaded into this without an opportunity for discussion,” said Paul Fisher, group spokesperson.

Council is considering a telephone poll to determine public opinion, saying that there isn’t sufficient time to hold a referendum because the provincial government wants to hear from interested communities by April.

But Fisher says a referendum is necessary for public transparency.

“The province has been looking for a site for a prison for years and what does it matter if we took an extra three or four weeks for a referendum?” he said.

Fisher questions the validity of a phone survey particularly because the village will create a registry of

phone numbers so people can be called.

“Did the yes side fill up the register? Did the no side get organized?”

Fisher says that despite what council tells the media, many residents oppose a prison.

“We’re afraid it will change the village in a negative way,” he said.

“What happens if people are temporarily living in Lumby while a friend or relative is incarcerated?

What kind of energy will that create in the community?”

The province wants a 360-cell facility in the Okanagan, but Fisher

insists there’s no guarantee that will be how many inmates there are.

“Correctional facilities in the province are running 180 to 200 per cent over capacity so there could be 1,000 people there? This could be huge,” he said.

Acton has suggested that a prison will help boost Lumby’s economy and create jobs, but Fisher’s group disagrees.

“I get upset with the mayor portraying the village as flattened. Our unemployment rate is only one per cent above the provincial average.

That does not mean we’re economically depressed,” said Fisher.

Fisher doesn’t believe there will be opportunities for locals to become guards.

“This isn’t like going down to a gas station to apply for a job,” he said. “You need training and then you will get at the back of the line for a job. If you are new to the union, you will have no seniority.”

As for support jobs like laundry, Fisher questions how many of those duties will be done by inmates, reducing the prospect of residents being hired.

Lumby Concerned Citizens will make a presentation to council Feb. 7.

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News Former Vernonite stars on Oprah ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

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Marr, 37, a hair stylist and business owner in Calgary, makes her third and final appearance as a guest on the Oprah show Friday at 4 p.m. PST. “She is so gracious, I think knowing that this is her final season she has a sense of relief, a sense of accomplishment,� said Marr, a 1991 Fulton secondary graduate, talking about her appearance which was taped in Chicago Jan. 19.

Marr is back on Oprah on an update show about memorable couples who have appeared on the show in the past 25 years.

The thing is, Marr appears as a single.

She was first introduced to Oprah and her millions of viewers in 2005. Oprah’s producers found Marr and her then-husband after watching Marr appear on a Canadian reality TV show, Taking It Off, a show about losing weight.

Marr, then 250 pounds, came across to viewers as a sad and sorry girl whose husband was cheating on her. “Life was not great but I was still fat and funny,� said Marr. “I was taking everything in stride.�

Six months after the first appearance, Marr and her ex were brought back on Oprah for an update. That second appearance prompted Marr to file for divorce from her husband and change her life tremendously. “Food was like comfort, for 11 years I was in a carbohydrate coma,� said Marr, displaying her obvious great sense of humour. “My attitude is I’m a calorie counter. I don’t care where food comes from. I don’t care if it’s a

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Trina Marr, formerly of Vernon, makes her third appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show Friday, talking about her life change from the last time she appeared on the show six years ago. Marr has re-married and lost 90 pounds, thanks in part to a three-year career as Goldie Golddigger (right) in a Calgary roller derby league. chocolate bar or a piece of lettuce. A calorie is a calorie. The body doesn’t differentiate. “I used to be an overweight girl. I conquered my weight loss, divorced my ex-husband and got on with my life. I’m 90 pounds lighter. I stopped playing the blame game. It wasn’t my ex-husband’s fault I was fat. I was putting too much food in my mouth and being too lazy.�

Thanks to one of her clients, Marr attributes her weight loss to becoming enamored with the sport of roller derby, which she said “changed her whole word.� “My client said I’d be great at it. Of course I’d be great. I’m 250 pounds of hitting mass,� said Marr, who went by the persona Goldie Golddigger during her three-year derby career. “As I started skating and getting happy

and becoming more healthy in my mind, the weight came pouring off.�

Now a healthy 160 pounds, Marr retired from the sport because “even though your mind stays young, your body does not.� “And when I realized I could have birthed half the children I was playing against, it was time to retire with my dignity intact,� she laughed.

As a Canadian who has appeared on Oprah three times, Marr would almost certainly have to be a rarity. She made herself a promise in 2005 that if the opportunity ever came about to go back on the show, it would be because she had accomplished something in her life.

Now married to her best friend, Mario, and with two kids, 16 and 14 (who were both born in Vernon), Marr, an only child raised by a single mom who still lives in Vernon, attributes her Okanagan upbringing and her upcoming 20-year-high school reunion to helping her succeed. “Six years ago I was beaten down by my life and the choices I’d made,� said Marr. “I didn’t want to go to my reunion this summer as still the funny fat girl. I wanted to come back and be able to say to my classmates, ‘I didn’t just make it on Oprah because I was fat. Look where I’m at now.’ “My mom always told me I was lucky to get a job here because we didn’t have the same economy Alberta’s been blessed with.

I’ve always come out with everything in my life with that Okanagan “go-to-it� attitude.

When I was down six years ago, I felt I needed to re-engage that spirit and do the best I could do. “I can come back to my hometown, be proud of the person that I am and share that with 25 million people who are average watchers and say if you get up off your ass you can accomplish anything.�

Double downtown stabbing stumps police ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Details are sketchy as Vernon RCMP try to piece together what led to a pair of men being stabbed in the downtown area Sunday night.

Police were called to the 2900 block of 29th Street shortly before 8 p.m. “The investigation revealed that two men had been stabbed and both were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital for treatment,� said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

One man, 41, was released from hospital

and subsequently arrested by police.

The other injured man, 53, was still in VJH Tuesday recovering from his wounds.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested Sunday night.

The arrested pair have since been released from custody, with the injured man recuperating at his home.

Molendyk said all three people involved gave Vernon addresses, though there is some indication that one of the men recently moved to town.

Molendyk said a weapon was recovered at the scene.

Investigators worked through the night Sunday and searched the homes of the two stabbed men on Monday. “The investigation is still in the early stages, it’s too early to determine exactly what happened and what charges will be laid,� said Molendyk Monday morning.

As of Tuesday, no formal charges had been laid, and the matter remains under investigation.

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News Armed man targets wrong home ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Vernon RCMP suspect a man looking to rip off a marijuana grow operation off Westside Road got the wrong house.

A 73-year-old woman, alone in her home, got quite a fright Friday night.

At around 11 p.m., a man brandishing a handgun kicked open the woman’s front door.

“He thought there was a grow operation in the home, and, no, there wasn’t,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

The woman called police who sent out a police service dog. The canine was able to track the suspect for a short distance down the road to where, police say, it appears a vehicle was waiting.

A road block was set up on Westside Road plus the Vernon end of Westside Road, but the suspect eluded police.

There is no description of the vehicle, but police

“He thought there was a grow operation.” say the suspect was wearing a bellaclava over his face at the time of the incident. He is believed to be a Caucasian male, in his 20s with a slim build. He was wearing dark clothing.

Anybody with any information on this incident is asked to call the Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police are also checking a possible connection to a similar incident in Peachland an hour or so before the Alpine Road call.

Officer locates two stolen snowmobiles ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

An alert member of the RCMP’s traffic services is responsible for finding a pair of stolen snowmobiles.

The officer stopped a pickup in the Vernon area shortly before 6:30 p.m. The truck had two sleds in the back and was hauling a trailer containing a third snowmobile on it.

“The officer noticed that one of the sleds had two rivets through the serial number, making it illegible,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

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The officer returned to the detachment and did a search of stolen vehicles and snowmobiles from around the Vernon area.

“He confirmed two of the sleds were stolen, taken from the Vernon area,” said Molendyk.

Police returned to the truck driver’s residence, recovered all three sleds and arrested a 31-year-old man without incident.

The man was released from custody on a promise to appear in provincial court at a later date.

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Thinking he was still on the SIR board, Morning Star Staff Gilroy had been preparing for a meetA Vernon politician is demanding to ing with provincial officials in Penticton know why he wasn’t told he was Friday. He’s not sure if Armstrong not on a regional committee.

Coun. Shirley Fowler — NORD’s Coun. Jack Gilroy says he new appointee — will be up to only found out that he was no speed on all of the issues. longer the North Okanagan “You just don’t learn this stuff Regional District’s representaovernight,” he said. tive to the Sterile Insect Release Herman Halvorson, NORD program when he got an e-mail chairperson, defends the process, from SIR staff. No personal saying that only full members of notification of the change came the regional district board can Jack Gilroy from NORD. be appointed to committees and “I’m not very happy,” said Gilroy is only an alternate direcGilroy, who sat at SIR for two years. tor for Vernon.

“They could have at least told me. It “Everyone on committees must be a just astounds me. A little courtesy would board member so there is no disconnect have been nice.” and everyone know’s what’s going on,”

said Halvorson of improving communications.

Gilroy had previously been a full NORD director but the city changed his appointment to alternate director this year, meaning he only attends district meetings when a regular city director can’t attend.

Halvorson isn’t sure why Gilroy didn’t know about being removed from SIR. “Everyone at the regional district board level accepted the recommendations,” said Halvorson.

“The City of Vernon got a copy of the agenda (where appointments were discussed) and the Vernon representatives must not have had a problem with it because they didn’t say anything about it.

No one showed interest in sitting on the committee, including Jack.”

Plans for women’s housing stall RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Proposed housing for women at risk has hit a stumbling block.

Non-profit agencies had identified a location for a 10-bed transitional housing complex for women but government financing is currently unavailable.

“We couldn’t get the funding for a coordinator’s position and we weren’t able to move forward,” said Annette Sharkey, Partners in Action co-ordinator.

“But our group is not giving up.”

The proposal would have provided a level of housing in between the local homeless shelter and women moving into commercial housing.

Programs would be available for the women to address a number of issues, including for those who may have addiction issues or are sex trade workers.

Sharkey believes transitional housing must be a priority if women at risk are going to become full members of society.

“This is a major issue in our community and our group is looking at what other partnerships could be put together,” she said.

“Eventually funding will flow again so it’s important for agencies to work on the plans.”

A recent evaluation of the local homelessness strategy also indicates that there is a need for enhanced infrastructure.

“There is a gap in transitional housing for women, youth and seniors (the emerging

homeless) that needs to be addressed,” said Ted Treller, a Vernon consultant who conducted the review.

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City dials into funding call RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Officials insist lives will be put at risk if Vernon doesn’t replace aging dispatch technology.

On Monday, council agreed to spend $209,285 in the first year for a new fire dispatch system that will replace the existing equipment which is 25 years old.

Brent Watson, emergency program co-ordinator, says problems with the current equipment was evident during a house fire Jan. 21.

“We had a communications failure and the volunteer firefighters could not be called out in a timely manner,” he said.

On Monday, there was another case where the equipment froze up.

“The system is experiencing hiccups of a technical nature,” said Watson.

Coun. Patrick Nicol was surprised to hear Watson’s comments.

“When I look at the fire reports, I never got the feeling there was a serious threat to public safety,” said Nicol.

Staff recommended a $209,285 stand-alone dispatch at the Vernon fire hall compared to a $336,820 model that would have seen some of the technological systems administered by a Vancouver company.

“Budgets are very sensitive and times are tight,” said Watson of going with the less expensive option and also initiating phased-in approach to enhancements.

Besides the $209,285, the city has spent $100,000 to renovate the fire hall to further accommodate dispatch activities and to research technological options.

Last year, the city withdrew from the North

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Residents may see what they think is smoke coming out of the new tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, but there’s no emergency.

Testing of the steam system in the new tower will begin today and continue for about a week.

“Please note that the noticeable discharge is steam only, and there is no cause for concern,” said Cam McAlpine, with the Interior Health Authority.

— Brent Watson Okanagan Regional District’s fire dispatch service so it could update communications equipment it believes is necessary for a community the size of Vernon.

As a result, NORD issued a request for proposals for the service and the Fraser Valley Regional District will take over running the function this spring.

Vernon — which had been providing dispatch to the other North Okanagan communities under contract — did not submit a formal bid for NORD to consider.

Despite the costs involved for new equipment, Mayor Wayne Lippert defends the city’s decision to go it alone and not participate in the NORD function.

“We found it was to our benefit to carry on with our own dispatch,” he said, adding that besides fires, dispatch handles calls for the water and parks utilities.

Lippert is confident that council made the right decision to purchase the stand-alone system for the fire hall.

“It meets our needs and will meet our needs with upgrades as time goes along,” he said.

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The dispatch dilemma

T

he North Okanagan is home to a vast array of distinct communities, but even within those boundaries there are individual areas with strong identities. Geographical and historical names abound, as do some names that only a handful of people may know.

That’s why there should be a concern about operators in the Fraser Valley taking over dispatch of fire emergency calls for virtually every jurisdiction outside of the City of Vernon.

Sure a map will show Coldstream, Lumby, Enderby and Armstrong but how will they do with Trinity Valley, Springbend, Keddleston or Hullcar? Will they know that the ArmstrongSpallumcheen department should be called out to Stepping Stones and not the BX-Swan Lake or Vernon halls Richard Rolke which are closer? And just what is a Spallumcheen?

Will there be any confusion about boundaries between Vernon and the BX? They are separate jurisdictions but they have a common mailing address and when asked, most BX residents state they live in Vernon, B.C. Based on experience, I expect the inner workings of Greater Vernon’s fiefdoms will give dispatchers migraines.

Which Pleasant Valley Road do you want — the one in Armstrong, Spallumcheen or the BX (not to mention the stretch in Vernon)?

Addresses can be punched into computers that will pump out detailed directions and maps, but there are times when nothing beats first-hand local knowledge of an area. As someone who listens to a scanner every day, I know that a dispatcher can be critical to emergency crews getting to where they need to be.

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After all, it was Vernon that triggered the process when it decided to leave the regional service so it could focus on equipment upgrades to the dispatch function it had contracted to NORD for years.

NORD could have just blindly continued with the city contract, but as Vernon politicians are frequently known for saying, there is nothing wrong with reviewing a service to ensure it still meets the needs of residents, or to see if other options exist.

It should be pointed out that Vernon did not submit a formal bid when NORD issued a request for proposals.

“Everyone knows the costs and the information has been given to them,” said Coun. Jack Gilroy last February of why the other communities should simply accept Vernon’s terms.

But spending public money requires transparency and the only way North Okanagan taxpayers would know they got the best deal from Vernon would have been a comparison with other proposals in an open bidding process.

If Vernon was so confident with its dispatch proposal and ability to serve the North Okanagan, an official bid should have been put forward. Instead, this comes across as another case of political games dictating public policy.

One also has to wonder why if the city wasn’t satisfied with the regional service, it didn’t consider going to tender for dispatch instead of just pumping huge dollars into equipment and staff. Yes that would have meant layoffs at the fire hall, but is local government’s focus providing a cost-effective use of taxes or creating employment?

Ultimately, Vernon was the only one among the municipalities and electoral areas that didn’t endorse shifting dispatch to the Fraser Valley.

That either means Vernon has more foresight than the other jurisdictions, or it’s made a big mistake. Only time will tell.

It’s easy to see why some Lumby residents feel a correctional facility is being forced on them.

Despite claims from council that it’s just providing information to residents and the final decision rests with the public, the village is orchestrating a significant sales pitch in favour of a prison.

First, there was the open house last spring that was stacked with so-called experts who painted positive scenarios about prisons.

Glossy brochures printed by the provincial government were also handed out.

Now council is running advertising that apparently provides information about correctional facilities. Except the details come from the same government that’s urging towns to bid for a prison. To meet its goal, Victoria is going to paint jails as a beacon for job creation and public safety.

Any perception that a final decision may be left up to Lumby residents was undermined when Mayor Kevin Acton asked other communities to write the government in support of a prison.

It’s easy for Vernon, Enderby or Armstrong to do so because they won’t have to endure any negative consequences that may occur.

One also has to wonder why meeting an arbitrary government deadline for submitting bids for a prison is more important than the basic principles of democracy. Such a significant issue should go to referendum, and if that means Victoria must wait a few weeks for an answer, so be it.

Ultimately, it was council, and not residents, who brought the concept of a prison forward.

And as time goes on, it appears that council’s primary interest is defending an ill-conceived process.

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In protest of a prison pursuit

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would like to take exception to the recent behaviour of Mayor Kevin Acton and comments from Cliff Wedgewood.

Acton continues to promote the Lumby jail proposal without endorsement from taxpayers. He has moved far from the position of fact-gathering and is instead endorsing the jail as a good thing, claiming to have support from residents — which he does not.

Wedgwood has been a supporter of the jail proposal since the beginning and has publicly stated that it will solve the village’s economic problems. I don’t believe he is correct. There is no proof that the jail will generate the revenue required to address Lumby’s fiscal problems particularly if there are negative management issues within the local government. If Lumby continues to spend more than it takes in, it will always have fiscal problems. Acton speaks little about the amount the village has spent thus far on trying to attract the jail. He mentions little about how much the village has spent trying to obtain a community forest or a road to Silver Star — neither of which are within the village boundaries.

Acton and his council seem to follow fetishes that may have good intentions but without transparency or any fiscal responsibility.

The lack of tax revenue isn’t the problem. The problem is how that revenue is managed. It appears that your taxes will go up regardless of a jail or not.

I’m opposed to a jail being located here. I do not know if I’m in the minority or the majority, but I’m opposed for good, POLITICAL GAMES In reading the letter by Ron Lovell, I have to wonder just where he was able to get his facts from.

I know from personal experience that if a person comes to Canada, it takes at least a yearand-a-half just to get permanent residency.

One is not allowed to work in Canada until they have that. As for CPP, I also know one has to work for 10 years to be eligible, and a person here for three years and unable to work for the first yearand-a-half is in no way able to get CPP. That is the pension part we have.

The truth is even if you are born in Canada and never put into CPP, you do not get anything.

My point is, if the member of Parliament is in fact not giving out the right information, why do we taxpayers have to pay for the mailing? It is a matter of looking up the information before you go about putting out misinformation.

I think the letter-writer is look-

tangible reasons. I’m opposed to local government promoting the construction of a provincial facility on a piece of privately owned property with no explanation of the financial arrangement that may emerge.

I’m opposed to the idea of not putting the opportunity out to public tender so other property owners might be able to participate. I’m opposed to the idea of not having an industrial land clean-up plan that includes all Lumby industrial land, not just the portion where the jail is going — if in fact there is a clean-up plan at all.

This proposal is in an information vacuum because the mayor is not addressing the details of his proposal and then

ing at this as a political event before the parties, whereas I see it as something we need to look more closely at to see if the member of Parliament is in fact trying to do misinformation in order to cause just this kind of reaction.

Cliff Krueger MISSING THE BUS Recently, I took a disabled person to the bus depot to catch a bus scheduled to leave for the coast at 9:10 p.m.

The depot and waiting room were closed and there was no shelter or benches to help those waiting for the bus.

The temperature was well below zero. We all got out of the car to wait, expecting the bus to appear. There is no way of knowing whether or not the bus is on schedule and no one to phone about it.

After we'd all got very cold, we decided to get back into the car to wait. The bus was over one hour late. Some people who could no

longer stand the cold had left and missed the bus, which actually came soon after they had given up.

Some using the bus could be older people who can no longer drive, or disadvantaged people who cannot afford their own vehicle. This is no way to treat those in need.

Pamela Jenkins RESPONSE TO MAYOR Attention James Baker, I am writing in regards to the article in The Morning Star Jan. 7.

I am very concerned about your attitude about the north border property that might become an in-house remand centre.

First of all, as a representative of the people, it is not your call to start barking out your own opinion about this proposal.

It is Lake Country citizens whose opinions are the important ones.

Second, a person with any real positive attitude can figure out the

sharing detailed research with the public — yet he and council have already decided that the jail is a good thing and are moving it to a survey or a referendum.

I’m opposed to the mayor and our MLA deciding on moving this issue to a survey or referendum without any public consultation regarding the costs of the process and where that money is coming from.

I’m opposed to the idea of not sharing with taxpayers the hidden costs and issues associated with the jail. We will require additional RCMP, fire department and paramedic staff since these positions are required in the event that problems occur at the jail or if inmates are at-large outside of the jail or need to be transported to the hospital, etc. Like in other jail towns in B.C., these costs become local municipal costs with no longterm guarantee of provincial financial support.

Acton ignores important questions regarding the zoning of halfway houses.

As a small village, zoning an area for future halfway houses will certainly impact property values in those areas, similarly any such area would be close to schools and playgrounds.

Not zoning a specific area means that surprise applications will emerge that could lead to endless threats and divisions between local government and property owners.

Acton should provide details as to the real reasons the village is in serious financial trouble and if this is true, he should have started the public conversation on that point instead of hiding behind his hopes and dreams of a jail.

Don Elzer

positives of this proposal. I see no need for a business case because you should be able to figure it out for yourself.

The project would hire contractors in Kelowna and Lake Country.

People who work in the facility would live in both Kelowna and Lake Country.

People who work in the facility would buy homes in Kelowna and Lake Country.

People who work in the facility would be suppliers, security, administration and support staff, and all these people would buy groceries at the IGA and Coopers in Lake Country, and they would buy groceries in Kelowna. All of these people pay taxes.

Looking on with a positive attitude without tunnel vision and without a "me” not “we” attitude, and with a sincere focus to serve the citizens of Lake Country, in the future, I hope to read a new positive attitude from Lake Country’s citizen representatives.

Deborah Burr

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Taxes rise slightly in Coldstream JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Coldstream is tapping into reserves and grants to keep the hit on taxpayers to a minimum increase for 2011.

The district budget calls for a 0.7 per cent residential tax hike.

Based on the assessed value of the average Coldstream home of $458,521 (which is a two per cent drop from last year), homeowners will be shelling out an extra $10 on their tax bill.

But that number can change significantly depending on the assessed value of your home.

“If someone’s property doesn’t fall in that average, that $10

“We’re not raising taxes to do projects.”

— Trevor Seibel doesn’t mean anything,” said Trevor Seibel, Coldstream’s director of financial information.

“Any increase in their assessed value is a direct increase in their taxes.”

Meanwhile, the budget calls for a significant tax break for major industry – an approximately $45 decrease. There is also a $25 decrease for light industry, $35 decrease for non-profit and $6 increase for agriculture.

The public can get all the details of the 2011 to 2015 financial plan at a Feb. 16 budget open house at the municipal hall from 6 to 9 p.m.

“People can get a sense of what we’re looking at for the coming year,” said Seibel.

The 2011 to-do list includes completion of the grid road project, continuing environmental improvements along Coldstream Creek and the Kidston Road path. Grants and gas tax

taxpayers over the next five years. It aims to do so by increasing the proportion of revenue received from user fees and charges and aggressively seeking grants for projects.

While crunching all the numbers, Coldstream faced a number of challenges.

Some of the significant cost increases include paying its portion of the new transit facility ($54,000), the pavement management plan ($60,000), contractual wage increases ($56,000) and increased policing costs ($42,000).

“We’re expecting those (policing costs) to continually increase over the next few years,” said Seibel.

refunds are being used to cover these projects.

“We’re not raising taxes to do projects,” said Seibel.

The open house will also give Coldstream residents an idea an idea of how their taxes stack up compared to the average Canadian taxpayer.

Compared with federal and provincial taxes, Coldstream actually ends up with a meager amount of the taxes, says Michael Stamhuis, chief administrative officer.

“What we survive on is a very, very small portion of the taxpayers ‘dollars,” said Stamhuis.

Yet Coldstream’s goal is to continue to minimize the impact on

Water rate process draws fire JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

A proposed hike in regional water rates continues to make waves in Coldstream.

The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has proposed a 20 per cent increase in water rates for the average single-family home.

Coldstream politicians say the rushed time line GVAC follows to come up with the rates is unfair and deserves more time and attention.

“This process of just throwing it on the table and everybody scrambling is not fair to the utility users,” said Coun.

Doug Dirk.

“It’s complex and it needs to be worked on and given some thought.”

As a result, Coldstream is requesting that a committee be formed to give adequate attention to the issue of water rates.

The actual rate itself is getting a mixed reaction from councillors.

“I don’t think the $66 per quarter fee is an inordinate amount to pay,” said Coun. Maria Besso of the proposed new base fee (which is up from $50, but does not include the initial use of 20 cubic metres).

“Based on my water bill my rates would go

“It’s complex and it needs to be worked on.”

— Doug Dirk up 26 per cent, but if I reduced my water consumption by 70 cubic metres I’d be back to what I paid last year,” said Besso of the incentive to use less water.

Dirk sees the hike in the base fee as an access charge that is necessary to ensure water is at hand for residents.

“The fact that water is available to you has a certain cost,” said Dirk.

Mayor Jim Garlick, who is also a GVAC director, says the hike is needed to pay for projects started this year.

There will also be a need to borrow $4 million next year to complete the Swan Lake separation from Goose Lake.

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He’s been an Orange County, Cal. sheriff for more than 20 years, but Lt. Bob Peterson is also pretty handy with a spatula.

Or making fries. Or getting beverages. Or working the drive-thru window.

Whatever is needed at the 17th annual Wendy’s Dreamlift Day today, Peterson is ready.

“I have done all of that, and I look forward to doing it again and meeting all the people of Vernon,” said Peterson, who arrived in town Sunday night, fresh from the 80-degree Fahrenheit Southern California sun into the -1 degree Celsius North Okanagan snow.

Peterson is one of a handful of Orange County sheriffs who have made the trip north to volunteer their services at Wendy’s Dreamlift Day throughout participating Wendy’s Restaurants in the Okanagan.

“We’re trying to raise money and donations for kids aged three to 18 that have severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses,” said Peterson, a native of Missiouri who has spent his entire 24-year law enforcement career in Orange County.

The money raised at Dreamlift Day helps sends 60-to-80 kids from the Southern Interior to Disneyland for a day. Last year’s event raised more than $99,000.

“Our goal is to raise more than $100,000,” said Peterson, who did some skiing and dropped the puck in a ceremonial face-off at Tuesday night’s Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm SilverBacks B.C. Hockey League game at the Wesbild Centre.

“Ninety-three per cent of the money raised goes back to the kids so we can bring them down to Disneyland and put a little light in their day.”

This is Peterson’s first time helping out with the fundraising end of Dreamlift Day. He’s been involved before as a chaperone at Disneyland.

“It’s never a problem to get volunteers for this event,” he smiled. “As soon as the list comes out, it’s filled the same day.”

During Wendy’s Dreamlift Day, all the proceeds from the day’s sales, as well as restaurant staff, management and owner’s wages, will go to Dreamlift flights.

Besides Wendy’s staff, local celebrities and dignitaries will be working behind the scenes. In Vernon, they will include city politicians, the RCMP, the Vernon Vipers, paramedics and staff from The Morning Star.

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The rink is open to everyone, weather permitting, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

You know it’s really working, said Larson, when children with December to February birthdays lace up their skates and celebrate at the rink.

Skating in the fresh air topped Cherryville’s wish list two years ago.

On Saturday, an outdoor fire crackled and barbecues pumped out an assortment of hot foods as the community shared a special hockey cake created by Annette Welz. The event was dedicated to recognizing and appreciating all the people and businesses instrumental in achieving the creation of their new outdoor community rink.

Nestled in Hanson Park, across the road from Cherryville Elementary School, you know you’re close when you hear the laughter and the sounds of skates carving ice or the thwack of a puck connecting with the boards.

A building stands next to the rink with a huge wall-sized plaque which lists the names of those who donated time, labour, materials and equipment, offered discounts on pricing or made donations.

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“This location is convenient. We utilize the rink for our current PE program,” said teacher Marilyn Janzen.

Cherry Creek abuts Hansen Park and as soon as conditions are cold enough, said Lisa Larson, with Cherryville’s recreation committee, the

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Once the base is built up, the Zamboni completes the job.

Last year, the City of Penticton sold them the Zamboni and were only too happy to know it was going to a small community.

“It’s a lot of work but it’s worth it to everyone,” said Larson.

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Officer accused of second attack Black Press

The case of Buddy Tavares is not the first time Const. Geoff Mantler is alleged to have used excessive force during an arrest.

Jeremy Packer claims the Kelowna RCMP officer, currently suspended while under investigation for his kick to Tavares earlier this month, punched him in the head at least twice during his own arrest last August.

On Aug. 10, Packer was driving back to his employer, Tru Northwest, with a repossessed boat in tow when he noticed a check stop on the bridge and officers with their guns drawn running between

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Suddenly, he found the guns pointed at himself and put his hands up. “He (the officer)tried to open the door and it wouldn’t open so I told him I had to unlock the door,� said Packer. “As soon as I did he opened the door and tried to pull me out but the truck was still in gear so it rolled forward and hit another car.�

Packer said he got stuck in his seat belt before the officer pulled him out, and alleges he was punched in the head.

After being taken to the ground, Packer claims the officer punched him at least two more times in the head before being

cuffed.

Packer says at the time of those two punches by the officer that was in front of him, his hands were behind his back and he was not resisting. “They’re on top of me and I was on the ground. I couldn’t really move,� said Packer. “All I could really do is keep turning my head...so I wouldn’t get hit in the same spot.�

Packer suffered abrasions, road rash and a black eye, in addition to losing a tooth.

At the time of Packer’s arrest, police believed the boat had been stolen, but released the Kelowna man two hours later. He never faced charges.

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News Youth urged to experiment with science club Morning Star Staff

The Okanagan Science Centre is encouraging youth aged 12 and older to take part in the Science Fair Club, free for everyone and guaranteed to put a brand new spin on science.

The club will help students prepare for the 2011 North Okanagan-Shuswap Regional Science Fair April 9 and 10 at Okanagan College’s Kalamalka campus.

“The Science Fair Club will be the place to brainstorm ideas, practice your presentation and create your award-winning project,” said Sandi Dixon, science centre executive director.

“Real scientists will be on hand to help and there will be some cool science demos.”

“You just need to have an interest in science, and that could be anything you’ve ever wondered about.”

— Sandi Dixon Projects can fall under one of the eight science fair criteria and can be presented as an experiment, study or innovation. But aside from showcasing your project, all participants have the ability to win prizes totalling up to than $8,000.

Jennifer Miles, regional science fair co-ordinator, puts up an event poster at Vernon Secondary School.

Local lands spot in button contest Morning Star Staff

A Vernon woman is one of six finalists in the Capital One Million Dollar Button contest.

Teri Schiman, 37, will take part in the curling event during the BDO Canadian Open, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday in Oshawa, Ont. The finalists will compete in a semi-final on site to decide the ultimate contestant, who will then choose one of two options: throw a stone unassisted in an attempt to win $1 million, or throw a stone with the sweeping and skipping help from all-star curling athletes – in an attempt to win $100,000.

Schiman qualified by winning the regional shootout at the recent National curling competition in Vernon.

The Million Dollar Button will take place during the mid-game break of the 2011 BDO Canadian Open championship final, live on CBC, at 10 a.m. Sunday.

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“Someone from the North OkanaganShuswap Regional Science Fair will go to Toronto for the 50th annual Canadawide Science Fair in May, and will compete for more than $138,750 in cash prizes and more than $40,000 in scholarships,” said Dixon.

“By joining the Science Fair Club, we’ll ensure you get all the support you need to enter the fair. You don’t need to be a pro, you just need to have an interest in science, and that could be anything you’ve ever wondered about.”

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Students In Free Enterprise representative Jonathan Gardner presents an award to Joanna Banaszek and Raylene Moroz (right) on behalf of all of those from Kalamalka Secondary School who took part in the Let’s Can Hunger campaign.

Kalamalka took the first place prize for raising the most donations for the Salvation Army food bank.

Students fight hunger ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

There’s no shortage of local students helping out the food bank.

Okanagan College’s Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization is the 2010 national Campbell’s Let’s Can Hunger Challenge champion, raising more than 30,000 pounds of food through various community efforts to aid local food bank need.

In December, SIFE Okanagan team initiated a high school competition among the four Vernon area schools, motivating each school to raise food items and funds for the food bank.

Students from Vernon Secondary, Fulton, Seaton and the winning high school, Kalamalka, raised more than 20,000 pounds of food and funds ($1 = 1 pound of food, and one can of food = 1 pound).

“That’s huge,” said Jonathan Gardner, director of sponsorship for SIFE who helped organize the high school competition along with Brittney Weatherill. “In our competition, we raised 30,000 pounds, and the Vernon high school kids raised more than 20,000. It shows the community is behind us and that there is a need to pitch in to really make a difference.”

Kal students alone raised more than half of the Vernon total, compiling 10,803 pounds in food and dollars for the food bank.

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Joanna Banaszek, of SPAM, added that the food drive is annual event at the Coldstream school (in the past years, SPAM has raised more than $100,000 in donations), and that the group is involved in many other activities.

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These are challenging financial times for Okanagan fruit growers, and that’s reflected in some of the resolutions they’ll be discussing at their 122nd annual convention.

The B.C. Fruit Growers Association meets Thursday and Friday in Penticton.

President Joe Sardinha said this is not a banner year for prices so members are not in a very good mood.

The strong Canadian dollar is costing growers too, since prices are in U.S. dollars on global markets. That gives growers from that country the advantage, he noted, and they already have a lower cost of production than Canadian growers, so it’s a double whammy for local farmers.

However, he said the industry has gone

through more posi- strategy, which would tive change in the past include compensation four years than in the for emergency plant previous 20, since the removal orders and launch of the industry quarantines. strategy.

Growers are also conOne of the cerned about biggest chalthe possibillenges facing ity of a congrowers now sumer backis new pests lash against being importthe entire ed from other industry due fruit growing to applicaparts of the tion by one Joe Sardinha world, and Summerland it’s a problem business for addressed in a number approval from the U.S. of the resolutions up agriculture department for debate by the 23 for a genetically-modiofficial delegates, who fied organism, an apple will represent the 900- that doesn’t brown plus members at the when cut.

AGM. A resolution notes One calls for a com- that GMOs are perpensation program ceived as risky to health for orchardists facing and environment and losses due to foreign are not accepted in invasive pests and some philosophies, parincreased government ticularly by the organic resources for inspec- sector. There are contion of imported pro- cerns the entire tree fruit duce. sector would be tarred Another calls for a by the same brush if national plant health these are accepted, and

a market reaction could include all varieties.

Sardinha said he doesn’t think industry is prepared to take the chance that acceptance of GMO apples won’t affect the marketing of traditional apple varieties.

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Theatre cooks up crazy comedy Tragically Comic Players stages a dream within a play for Carnival KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

Phil Wagner has a lot of ideas cooking up in that brain of his, so it’s not surprising that the local playwright, director and all-round theatre guy has dreamed a dream while concocting something rather tasty for this year’s Winter Carnival.

Wagner and his Tragically Comic Players are serving up the dinner theatre production, What’s Cooking? (George’s Last Dream), at the Schubert Centre during Vernon Winter Carnival.

This year’s theme, Cooking with Carnival, not only fits in with the play as audiences get to eat a satisfying meal before they are entertained, they will watch as a dinner theatre production unfolds on the stage.

“The play is staged within a dream, which takes place within a dinner theatre... We are playing with reality,” explained Wagner, adding there are some existential moments within.

This is about an older man’s last dream, after all.

A parody with numerous pop culture references and just as many zany dance numbers, What’s Cooking (George’s Last Dream) finds lead character, a shoe salesman named George (played by Wagner himself) wishing he could dream himself as a movie star gangster like George Raft.

“There is an interesting thing with George... There are two other characters that also play him,” said Wagner.

Again, this is his dream, after all.

And George dreams up some interesting situations and characters.

“In his dream he has to protect what he values most, his wife and his child, who take many forms throughout his dream like Inspector Clouseau, the Pink Panther, Electra, a collectible doll, a southern belle and Cat Woman,” said Wagner.

A former drama teacher at

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April Trigg, left, Boston Walker, Levi Perigo, Melanie Stokes, Amy Wagner, Alex Corzo-Johnstone, Mary Dobslaff, Phil Wagner and Regina Picco bring George’s dream to life in this year’s Winter Carnival dinner theatre production, What’s Cooking?

Charles Bloom Secondary in Lumby, who now teaches English and social studies at W.L. Seaton Secondary, Wagner has enlisted a few other educators and some former and current students to assist him in the cast.

“It’s all just coincidental and just happened to work out that way,” he said, adding,“We’re having a lot of fun. This is a very comfortable cast and crew to work with. Some of my former students at Bloom, who are now 23 to 25, are in the show, which is wonderful.”

In George’s (make that Wagner’s) dream, Seaton students April Trigg and Kelsey Paulin take on the role of Brats(z) dolls, who want to take out a collectible doll because she is impinging on their market. They recruit a hit man Bob, played by Bob Oldfield (vice principal at Ellison Elementary School), and

hit woman, Liette (Seaton teacher Regina Picco), to take out George and the doll.

Foreign and local accents abound.

Toni Rose (a teacher at Vernon Secondary School and conductor of the Mark Rose Big Band and the Second Wind Concert Band) also appears in a cameo and will dance up a storm.

“Our stage is larger than normal to accommodate the dancing. We’ll have at least 10 to 13 people dancing at the same time,” said Wagner, hinting audience interaction will help keep things moving, so to speak.

Although not a musical, like many of the past Carnival dinner theatre presentations, What’s Cooking? (George’s Last Dream) does have the aforementioned dance numbers (you’ll have to see ‘em to believe them, says Wagner),

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and musician Jackson Mace (a former teacher with the Vernon school district and leader of local classic rock band MACE) plays a minstrel who will sing some tunes and play his guitar to introduce the production and step in where needed throughout. Drummer Neil Morrison is also involved.

Others appearing in the comedy are Charles Bloom grads Amy Wagner, Levi Perigo, and Alex Corzo-Johnstone, along with Seaton grad Mary Dobslaff who bounces back and forth to do sound, with technical assistance by former Seaton teacher Dave Brotsky and lighting by Chris Carter.

And in a twist of reality vs. dream (actually a last-minute casting change) actual stage manager Rod Neufeld is now playing the assistant stage manager in the pro-

duction, while former Bloom student Melanie Stokes plays the stage manager.

Confused? Don’t worry, it will all make sense once the curtain rises.

“Jack Gareb and his staff at the Schubert Centre have gone way out of their way to accommodate this nutty play and are getting set to serve up a marvellous dinner,” said Wagner. “Young children are welcome, but may not relate to the content.”

What’s Cooking? (George’s Last Dream) takes place during Winter Carnival at the Schubert Centre Feb. 9 to 12. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. with the show following at 7:30. Tickets are $45, and groups of eight can reserve a table at the Vernon Winter Carnival office at 3401 35th Ave. Call 545-2236 or order online at www.vernonwintercarnival.com.

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Presentation focuses on healing through art Vernon artist shows her Embodied Pool series of landscapes at Kalamalka Vertigo Morning Star Staff

Just as water freezes and thaws, Destanne Norris’ artwork shows how both the earth heals itself, and how art can heal.

A passion for natural environment and the elements, especially mountains and water, is the source of the Vernon artist’s landscapes.

Currently showing some of the selected works from her Embodied Pool Series at Kalamalka Vertigo, Norris is also presenting a visual presentation entitled, Life, Nature, Art & Healing, at Gallery Vertigo Thursday.

In the presentation, she will encapsulate her journey and practice as an artist from her undergraduate days to her masters of fine art studies to the present day.

“Landscape and place, metaphor and symbol, embodiment and Romanticism are my research interests,” said Norris. “An overarching theme in my landscape painting is the mirroring of inscape and landscape.”

The Embodied Pool paintings were completed as part of that phase Norris refers to as “inscape,” while she was completing her masters of fine art research project in Australia.

“Through my art, I have discovered the power art can play in self-discovery and healing,” she explained.

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Destanne Norris poses with her 2009 six-by-six foot oil on canvas titled Temperance, shown in the group show, ROW: Reflections on Water, at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History. The Vernon-based artist is currently showing her work at Kalamalka Vertigo at Okanagan College and is giving a visual presentation at Vernon’s Gallery Vertigo Thursday.

Originally featured in a group exhibition entitled, Propinquity and Distance: Self-Portraiture in Contemporary Painting Practice, in the Carnegie Gallery in Hobart, Tasmania in late 2004, the Embodied Pool paintings are traditional gestural works performed on shaped boards, which map Norris’ body as posture.

“These works articulate for the viewer

tary swirls creates a vortex in (the) Pool of Deception.”

Norris received her bachelor of fine arts degree (honours) in painting and drawing from the University of Victoria in 1987, and her masters from the University of Tasmania in 2009.

Her paintings have been exhibited in public, university and artist-run galleries, and are represented in numerous private and corporate collections, as well as being in the collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and the Penticton Art Gallery.

She is represented by Gallery Odin at Silver Star Mountain and by Mountain Galleries in Jasper, Banff and Whistler.

Besides her exhibition at Kalamalka Vertigo, Norris has also been asked to participate in a three-person exhibition on the theme of water at the Penticton Art gallery, curated by Paul Crawford, this summer.

The exhibition at Kalamalka Vertigo, located at the Kalamalka campus of Okanagan College near the lecture hall, continues until Feb. 25.

Norris’ presentation at Gallery Vertigo, located at #1-3001-31st St., upstairs, downtown Vernon, takes place Thursday at 7 p.m.

Admission is by donation.

various emotions which are transmuted into a range of marks, at times violent,” said Mary Pridmore, who curated the exhibition in Tasmania.

“Here we see the tangible evidence of painting as performative practice. Wild and brightly coloured paint squeezed straight from the tube but combined in complemen-

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Anyone who has won their fair share of pie wedges –– and pink ones in particular –– from the Trivial Pursuit board game may want to head to Vernon’s Elks Lodge Saturday.

Clarence Fulton Secondary School is hosting a trivia night as a fundraiser to purchase a modified bicycle for children with special needs.

“We challenge business teams, school teams, parent teams, and even teenager teams to come out for an evening of fun. Come on your own, as a couple, as friends, or make your our team (up to six people); just come out for some fun,” said LeRae Stephenson, Fulton resource room teacher.

Participants will be tested in answering easy to more chal-

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t the London premiere of film 2001, director Stanley Kubrick revealed his daring use of the Blue Danube Waltz for the dawning of space technology.

It’s hard to ignore those visuals, but on Sunday when the Okanagan Symphony presented a glorious Viennese concert, Blue Danube reasserted its reputation as Austria’s unofficial national anthem.

Soloists from the UBC Opera Ensemble brought a rare treat to a packed house, performing excerpts from famous Jim Elderton operettas of Vienna’s illustrious past, with Rosemary Thomson conducting.

Operetta is the genre of light opera, originally from the opéra comique, to satisfy the demand for shorter, lighter operas, involving comic conflicts between couples, and mistaken identities.

The most significant operetta composer in the German language was Johann Strauss in Vienna. His third, Die Fledermaus (The Bat), became the most performed operetta in the world, and is still his most popular production.

In all, Strauss wrote 16 operettas and one opera. His operettas, waltzes, polkas, and marches are mostly associated with Vienna, and his popularity causes many to mistake him as the national composer of Austria.

He is particularly famous for his waltzes. The Viennese waltz (in the newly fashionable 3/4 rhythm) was initially regarded as a scandalous dance innovation in which couples actually embraced while dancing!

The Viennese traditions were continued by others including Franz Lehár, Carl Zeller, Emerich Kalman and Rudolph Siecynski, all represented on Sunday. Most of the pieces had unpronounceable titles (almost all were sung in German) but we were surprised and delighted to hear so many familiar tunes.

The orchestra opened with the ballroom classic, The Gold and Silver Waltz (Lehar), comfortingly familiar, which

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Thomson described as “like an old fashioned wave.”

A selection from The Merry Widow (Lehar), introducing four of the seven soloists, began with a flirtation with a respectably married woman. The arias that followed both had familiar tunes.

They finished with the waltz I Love You So. Shadan Saul Guerrero (soprano) and Andrey Andreychik (baritone) beautifully conveyed this dance of intimacy. Thomson provided the context for each song (bearing in mind that the all operetta plots are ridiculously complicated), but we didn’t need English lyrics to understand the feelings.

These were not just concert renditions (with singers merely standing by the conductor and doing the piece.)

These performers were in character, reflecting the modern demand that opera singers should also be able to act.

The orchestra provided real bangs for our buck with Unter Donna und Blitzen (Strauss’ famous Thunder and Lightning polka).

Several of the Viennese pieces used the traditional Hungarian Czardas style –– starting slowly and gradually increasing in pace and intensity. These are seductive gypsy pieces, reminding one of flamenco music. Typical was I Hear The Gypsy Violin (Kalman), a bittersweet operatic piece from Countess Mariza.

All seven performers sang a lament to misunderstanding and unrequited love –– a powerful performance again emphasizing Vernon’s good fortune in staging live music of this calibre.

Strauss’ Die Fledermaus was given five excerpts. The highlight was the trio, with one husband disguised as another, flirting with someone else’s wife, who had to pretend to another man that she was with her own husband.

As the wife, Guerrero’s dilemma was clear despite the German text, the complexity of the plot, and the tenor having to sing from a score.

Every winter the New Year broadcast from Vienna includes The Radetzky March (Strauss Sr.), traditionally played as the third and final encore. On Sunday Thomson chose it as the second-to-last piece, but the audience still respected tradition by clapping through the choruses.

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PUZZLE NO. 203

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) If your way of doing something conflicts with that of a co-worker’s, both parties must be prepared to make some adjustments.

Problems will result if you are unyielding or too stubborn.

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 203

HOW TO PLAY: Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

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However, because you’re up to his/her shenanigans, they won’t affect you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Take care that you don’t ignore your better judgment and yield to the wishes of a clever manipulator. If you are on guard, this person’s tactics will prove fruitless.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Don’t take merchandise or equipment that needs repair back to the place that did a lousy job previously, even if you originally bought it from them. Find someplace new.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Complications will result if you are far too possessive of someone with whom you’re emotionally involved.

This type of action always ends up in causing the person to flee.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Strive to appreciate your mate’s point of view, especially if it involves a family issue. If you can’t meet him/her halfway, it will encourage conditions for lingering warfare.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Do not partake in gossip pertaining to someone who isn’t present to defend him/herself.

Anything negative you say will be repeated to the object of your attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Avoid all types of risky enterprises, especially those that are of a financial nature. Lust for action could override your common sense and objectivity, causing you to make a poor choice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Courtesy and rationality are both essential requirements for dealing with people.

When it comes to your involvements with others, treat everyone with the respect you want from them.

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of indigenous children for up to five consecutive generations, depending on what part of the country they were in, went through the residential school system.

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“The final report will include major recommendations to the government of Canada about how to heal the country, the survivors, and how to bring reconciliation between indigenous peoples and non-indigenous Canada.”

The TRC research committee is spearheading various other projects over the next few years, including The Missing Children Project, which will investigate the deaths of children in residential schools and the mass graves that exist around several former residential school sites.

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Government invests in summer jobs

W

ith the economic recovery still fragile, our Harper government is focused on creating jobs and economic growth.

That is why we are making a new permanent investment in the Canada Summer Jobs Program. This program is an initiative that provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students.

It is designed to focus on local priorities while achieving tangible results for both students and their communities, creating as many as 3,500 more jobs every summer for students

the Conservative across Canada.

Students aged 15 to government is per30 years, who are full- manently increasing time students intendthe budget for Canada ing to return to their Summer Jobs by $10 million to studies in the next be allocated school year, using the most recent will be eligible. labour market data available These new jobs on summer will benefit students to ensure the students looking Colin Mayes new funding is provided to gain work experiences as to areas where it is well as support local needed most.

Not-for-profit economies in communities by providing employers are eligible for up to 100 per cent small businesses and non-profit organizaof the provincial/ tions (fewer than territorial minimum 50 employees) with employees who will help meet their needs.

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District of Lake Country staff are using new technology to address complex issues.

Four managers have become cognitive edge accredited practitioners to facilitate solutions for complex issues through the Cynefin framework, which is a model used to describe problems, situations and systems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most interesting part of the framework is the ability to use the information and define it without prejudging the source or the outcome,â&#x20AC;?

Alberto De Feo, chief administrative officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is making sense of stories that collectively describe issues while at the same time revealing possible solutions and ways forward.â&#x20AC;?

The framework is the foundation to many cognitive edge methods that assist in gathering and interpreting narrative data in the context of social systems in such a way that they are situated in one of five domains: simple, complicated, complex, chaotic, or disorder.

Once data and perspectives are understood at a deeper systemic and phenomenological level, the pieces of the issues and the solutions can be identified and tackled according to whether they belong to one of

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Sports B Harbocian head of loppet field EDITOR: Kevin Mitchell s s SPORTS VERNONMORNINGSTAR COM

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The Silver Star Loppet attracted 117 nordic athletes under perfect conditions, sunny blue skies and ideal temperatures Sunday.

There was a mass start event with menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-kilometre, 20-kilometre and 7.5-kilometre routes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone had a smile on their face; it was perfect weather for the event,â&#x20AC;? said Silver Star Mountain Resort nordic manager Glenn Bond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The feedback on the race course was extremely positive. The fresh snow received earlier in the week was groomed to perfection.â&#x20AC;?

David Harbocian of Vernon won the 20-km skate in 54 minutes, beating Skeets Morel of Coldstream by 30 seconds.

Olav Stana of Vernon was third another five seconds behind Harbocian.

Cole Hetherington of Vernon finished fourth in 55:51, while Lars Bjeglerud of Silver Star was fifth in 57:18. There was a field of 37.

Mary Edgar of Coldstream took the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20km skate in 1:03:43, followed by Falklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sarah Purslou in 1:10:11 and Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melissa Spooner in 1:10:26.

Kira McClellan of Vernon was fourth in 1:16:13, while Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maureen Clement was fifth in 1:18:58. There were 10 entries.

Bond said the Silver Star Fire Department had a barbecue and soup ready for everyone as soon as they finished the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was great energy happening,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The number of participants was up from last year as nordic skiing is growing in popularity and many locals wanted to test themselves before the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup at Sovereign Lake March 3-11.â&#x20AC;?

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-km skate saw John Connor of Salmon Arm win in 29:33 followed by teammates Kyle Flatman (29:59) and Thomas Hardy (31:04).

Michele Wolfe of Kelowna took the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-km skate in 32:53 ahead of Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marta Green in 33:45 and Pat Pearce of Coldstream in 34:25.

In the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40-45 class, it was Chris Spooner placing first in 39:00, while Gerry Breneman won the 60-65 division in 37:16.

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Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s David Harbocian, 22, skis his way to victory in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-kilometre skate division at the Silver Star Loppet Sunday. More than 100 nordic skiers competed in the event under gorgeous blue skies.

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-km classic was topped by Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ron Metza in 38:09 followed by Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Davina in 41:47 and Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eric Alcselson in 1:08:50.

Donna Flatman of Salmon Arm claimed the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

10-km classic in 55:38 followed by Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diana Thomson in 57:09 and Silver Starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nancy Whiteley in 1:02:41.

Peter Vapenik of North Vancouver ruled the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-km classic in 1:20:35.

-C'ILLIS POCKETS PAIR AS 6IPERS DERAIL %XPRESS KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Patrick McGillis is one of those intangibles that all championship teams possess. He brings it every shift and can pretty much do it all. Check, shoot, score, hit, kill penalties.

You may not notice him some nights as the Dylan Walchuks and David Robinsons strut their stuff with the Vernon Vipers, but McGillis is a solid and dependable teammate.

The 19-year-old Calgary product got plenty of notice Saturday night, scoring Patrick McGillis twice and missing at least three other chances, drawing one assist and taking first star honours as

the Snakes held off the dogmatic Coquitlam Express 6-4.

McGillis, who compiled seven goals and 21 points while seeing limited duty in 39 games last season, reached the 10-goal plateau with a pair of unassisted tallies in the second period before 1,700 B.C. Hockey League fans at Wesbild Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pucks were just going in,â&#x20AC;? smiled McGillis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had about 20 shots the last three games and tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first time they went in so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice.â&#x20AC;?

Playing on Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second line with John Knisley and Aaron Hadley, McGillis did a splendid job penalty killing as the high-scoring Express went 1-for-5 on the powerplay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to play special teams and penalty killing,â&#x20AC;? said McGillis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge part of the game and obviously, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a momentum changer if you can kill off a penalty and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice

to get the boys going.â&#x20AC;?

McGillis beat Coquitlam rookie goalie Khaleed Devji with a low shot to make it 3-1 Vernon, and then five minutes later, he zig-zagged from his own zone and wired a wrister over Devjiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoulder.

McGillis and Ryan Renz drew assists on Darren Nowickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerplay goal to start the second-period offence after the teams traded first-period goals.

Michael Krgovich, who has 96 WHL games on his resume, scored for the Express after he picked off an errant Viper clearing attempt.

Rookie Colton Sparrow went hard to the Express net for his first BCHL snipe for the Vipers five minutes later. Trevor Fitzgerald and Brett Corkey earned the assists.

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The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers staked a solid claim to second place in the Okanagan Mainline Tier 1 Midget Hockey League with a convincing 4-2 win Saturday over the Kamloops Lions at Wesbild Centre.

After giving up a goal in the first frame despite dominating the play, Vernon stormed back with four goals before the visitors scored in the last 20 seconds of the game.

Chris Nonis got the Vipers on the board in the second period by depositing a rebound off a Trevor Pickett rush to the net. Then defenceman Austin Krahn scored a powerplay marker, from Colton Thibault and Nonis, to make it 2-1 after 40 minutes.

Pickett perfectly deflected a Josh Vetter slapshot in the third period and Thibault, again from Pickett, closed out the scoring for the Vipers.

The Vipers outshot Kamloops 46-23 and goaltender Danny Todosychuk made some timely saves in registering the victory.

“We just had an absolutely solid effort,” said head coach Jim Armstrong. “It’s nice to see everyone buy into the team concept and be rewarded for it.”

Vernon is in second place at 7-9-2 for 16 points, while Kamloops sits in third at 4-103 going into the final weekend of regularseason play. The Vipers host the league-leading Kelowna Rockets at Civic Arena Friday at 6 p.m. and travel to Penticton to play Okanagan Hockey Academy on Saturday.

Marritt nets shootout winner The Watkin Motors Mustangs went north to Prince George this past weekend to combine league play with a four-team Pee Wee Tier 1 tournament.

The Mustangs fell 4-2 to the Cougars in the first league/tourney game. Kaden Black scored twice with help from Jagger Williamson and Brett Lambert.

The Mustangs tied the Kamloops Blazers 3-3, lost 5-2 to Fort St. John and bowed 6-2 to the Cougars before clipping Kamloops 3-2 in a shootout.

Williamson, assisted by Jarett Campbell and Zac McCall, opened the Vernon offence.

Kamloops answered back with two goals before d-man Gage Kopp, trying the game on for size as a forward, equalized with a beautiful goal assisted by his linemates Connor Johnston and Josh DeCoffe.

Mustang goalie Josh Evans played it cool in the shootout, only letting in one of three shots, while Williamson evened it out on his attempt.

The teams went to a fourth shooter and Connor Marritt converted for Vernon, while Evans shut down the Blazers.

In Bantam Tier 1 exbibition play, the

Vernon Sun Valley Source For Sports Renegades lost 6-4 and 3-2 to Camrose Warriors in Penticton.

Don Robinson from Nicholas Stanhope, Jacob Dolinar from Griffen Fried, Logan Geefs unassisted, and Carson Richards from Dolinar, handled the Vernon offence in the opener. Austin Goss went the distance in net.

Tyler Landry went the distance in goal Sunday with Robinson, from Richards, and Geefs from Jene Desjarlais, accounting for Vernon’s offence.

Machine Vipers in tough The Vernon Machine Vipers fell 7-0 to the host Kamloops Blazers and 7-1 to the Kelowna Junior Rockets in Bantam Tier 2 league play.

Jorden Dewing scored for the Vipers against Kelowna in what was Vernon’s final regular-season game. Jake Desilets and Dusty Beckner shared the goaltending duties.

The Vernon Veterinary Clinic Knights showed their ability to play physical in a 4-1 loss to Merritt Warriors in Bantam Tier 3 play Saturday at the Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong.

Merritt had three players ejected as they took 34 penalty minutes to Vernon’s 14.

Hayden Chase scored the unassisted goal for Vernon. Louis Springer played well in net for the first half with Bryce Dyck coming in at ice clean and closing CORY BIALECKI/MORNING STAR out the game, allowing one goal.

Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers’ Ryan Scheidt gets his stick on a pass from behind the net and The Valleywood Remanufacturing puts a shot on Kamloops Blazers’ netminder Matt McCabe in Midget Tier 1 hockey action Saturday Venom squeaked out a 4-3 win over the at Wesbild Centre.

Kelowna Icehawks in Saturday Senior Atom Developmental League play at the Thompson Blazers at the Capital News Memorial Arena.

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Austin Clarke, Devon Canning, Ethan Centre in Kelowna.

Coleton Bilodeau pocketed two goals for Maarhuis, Jake Crandlemire and Bryan Vernon’s Mat Lambert, with his fifth goal the Venom, while singles came from Mika Brew also scored. Michael Kormany, Wesley of the season, netted insurance in the third Burns and Caden Danbrook.

Graves and Mitchell Brown each added two period of Sunday morning’s win. Alex Jewell of Vernon drew an assist on Lambert’s tally.

On Sunday at Rutland East Arena, the assists in support of Caedon Bellmann.

Taylor Dumonceaux and David London On Saturday, the Knights overcame a 6-3 Venom fell 5-3 to the Kelowna Sabres.

Venom goals came from Caden Danbrook, deficit midway through the second period also scored for the Rockets. Vernon defenceby scoring six unanswered goals to defeat men Jordan Burns and Harlan Orr each CJ Storey and Burns.

The H&L Glass Wolfpack lost 6-2 to the Revelstoke Grizzlies 9-6 at the Nor-Val pocketed one helper as Okanagan went to 12-15-3, good for seventh spot. the Kelowna Spartans Sunday afternoon at Centre.

Alex Gillies of Vernon fired his 11th of Brown scored twice, while Crandlemire, Priest Valley Arena.

Nicholas Cherkowski and Joe Eggert with 1+2, Canning, Clarke, Dolinar, the year, while Jewell collected his fifth in scored for the Wolfpack, who got a strong Kormany, James Francis and Damian Coljee- Saturday’s victory. Mitchell Cook also scored for the Rockets.

Fehr added singles. game from d-man Powell Connor.

Lambert and Vernon minor hockey grads Wyatt Fowler earned the victory in goal as the Knights improved to 10-1-1 atop the Nathan Browne and Jedd Soleway each had The North Okanagan Knights picked Michie Conference. one assist. up two key victories in Senior Atom league The 11th-place Blazers dipped to 1-30-1. play.

The Rockets finish the regular season Vernon products boosted the Okanagan with a pair of games this weekend in Prince On Sunday, the Knights rode the threegoal performance by Matthew Dolinar Rockets to a pair of 3-1 B.C. Major Midget George against the fourth-place Cariboo to defeat the Penticton Junior Vees 8-1 at Hockey League wins over the last-place Cougars (21-10-1).

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - The Morning Star B3

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Lamacchia banks Bears scholarship Continued from B1 The Vipers, who challenged the monster Powell River Kings in perhaps the best game played at Wesbild in years Friday night, were somewhat off against the Express, who give up an average of almost four goals a game.

“Last night’s game was a playoffmode game, but tonight was a bit of a struggle for us,” said McGillis. “We just weren’t moving the same as last night but it was nice to get the win but the process wasn’t there.”

The Express, who stunned the Vees Friday night in Penticton and then bowed 5-0 to the Trail Smoke Eaters on their way home Sunday, stuck around long enough to get two late goals from sniper Massimo Lamacchia (25th, 26th).

Both Lamacchia, who signed a scholarship with the Brown Bears on Monday, and former Portland Winterhawk Jason Grecica used trick billiards-like shots for goals that fooled Viper goalie Blake Voth.

Robinson scored the winner on a late second-period powerplay, from Kyle Murphy and Corkey,

and added an empty-netter for his career-high 25th of the year with 36 seconds to play.

The 17-21-1-9 Express, who outshot the Vipers 33-27, sorely missed their captain Garrick Perry, who went down early in the game with an apparent shoulder or arm injury.

Krgovich, who netted his 17th of the season, was impressed with the Interior Conference’s heavy hitters in Vernon and Penticton.

“To be honest with you, they’re good skilled teams, good skating, and they play their systems very soundly and they make very little mistakes and they’re good teams.

“We got a skeleton roster tonight and I think the guys were a bit tired, but no excuses, a couple of mental breakdowns cost us the game.”

Krgovich, a Coquitlam native who turns 21 this Saturday, exchanged hellos with Robinson, a former teammate with the WHL Chilliwack Bruins.

“Robbie’s a great player and he’s a good guy too so it’s good to see him out here.”

And while the 28-9-4-8 Vipers

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Olsen backstops Bolts’ win Morning Star Staff

Strong goaltending by rookie Kyra Olsen and solid defence by veterans Grace Cornell, Maria Alexis and Brooke Buller backstopped the North Enderby Timber Lightning to a 6-5 Novice ringette win over the Kelowna Cobras Saturday.

Vernon’s offence came from Hailey Quiring, with 3+1, and Levi Knopf and Kenzie Koshure, each with 1+2. Bryn Taylor-Hawes collected the winner. Giselle Torres earned an assist.

In other Novice play, the Vernon People Eaters snuffed the Kelowna Dynamite 12-9 in a hard-fought game.

Vernon was led by Hailey Quiring (3+2), Kinsey Corday (3+1) and Kalen Webster (3G).

Emma Elders chipped in with two goals and Mackenzie Munro, playing a strong two-way game, rounded out the scoring in front of Kayla Spillett.

Julie Francis, Kenzie Kroshure and Josey Nerling were rock-steady on the blueline and Jaden Scott played well at both ends.

Czarina Wisse picked up the win as the Vernon Five Star Awards Vikings brushed back Kelowna 7-6 in Petite action Saturday at the Capital News Centre.

Saylor Martian led the Vikes with 3+1, with two goals from Alyssa Carter and singles by Ava Cornell and Evangeline Koshure. Rebecca Van Eyck and Emma Carter each had two assists.

Sunday at Priest Valley, the Vikings fell 14-6 to the Vernon Advertising Works Dinos.

The Vikings got offence from Colten Schaper-Kotter (2+1), Carter, Ava Haldane, Wisse and Koshure as Denise Goddard made her debut in net.

In Junior A play, Erin Banning and Shelby Munk handled the offence as the Vernon Storm bowed 6-2 to West Kelowna Saturday at PV. Nicole Williams and Kaylee Barss earned the assists.

Banning netted a deuce as the Storm settled for a 5-5 draw against host Kelowna Sunday.

Barss, Whitney Jacura and Terri-Lyn Blatney provided singles for Vernon, who

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The Vernon United U14 Boys faced stiff competition in an indoor soccer tournament Saturday at the VantageOne Soccer Centre.

United opened with a 3-3 draw against Kamloops Blaze U15.

The visitors opened the scoring early in the second half on a hard shot to the bottom right corner that goaltender Cole Shoemaker just got a hand on.

Michael Williamson scored for United less than a minute later to tie it, but Kamloops blazed back in front with two quick goals. Goals by Williamson and Lucas Ross, scoring right at the final whistle, salvaged the draw.

Jason Reich, Shayne Groeneveld, Bryce Dyck and Jorden Dewing were solid on defence. Ryan Killingsworth, Liam Ross, Brandon Melbourne and Cameron Hitch played strong games up front.

Vernon squad grounded Kelowna United U15 3-1 in their afternoon game.

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Vernon Dinos' Kendra Ostafie (left) and Vernon Vikings' Evangeline Koshure battle for the ring in front of Viking netminder Denise Goddard in Petit ringette action Sunday at Priest Valley Arena. The Dinos won 14-6. got solid defence from Shelby Fisher, Brianna Thalheimer, Kendra Racine and Briana Ostafie in defence in front of Genny Stevenson.

The Nixon Wenger Tween C Stingers got a pair of late goals from Madison Johnson and Jocleyn Jones in a 4-2 loss to the Shuswap C team Sunday morning at PV. Spencer Christensen made numerous saves to keep the Stingers alive in a penaltyfilled game.

In Tween B play, Mark’s Heavy Haul fell 4-3 to Kelowna in a hard-fought game Sunday.

Forward Sydney Harder whipped a ring top corner to open Vernon’s scoring, assisted by Bailey Williamson. Teigan Moore added two more goals in the second period, one assisted once Harder, the other by Kennedy Pope.

Garret Adams had a great game in net, with support from Emily Olds, Olivia Percy,

Megan Barss and Katelyn Paulin.

Delaney Tetrault pocketed four goals and an assist as the Vernon DCT Chambers Voltage outgunned the Kelowna Ring Nuts 9-7 last weekend.

Alex Drury (2G), Caleb Pope (1+3), Chelsey McNabb and Alyssa Racine helped secure the win for Bolts’ netminder Wynter Vanderveen.

Tamara Nicol, Maddy Percy, Stephanie Backer and Mason Christensen generated plenty of offence with crisp outlet passes.

In Bunny action, the Vernon Dynamite gave up a goal in the dying seconds as they bowed 9-8 to Kelowna Sunday at PV. Danika Bellamy and Hannah McMorran, each with 3+1, paced the Dynamite attack.

Emma Roine rounded out Vernon’s scoring with a deuce, while Katie Finlayson earned two assists and Jessie Campbell, Brynn Koroll, Hillary Quiring and Nate Williamson each assisted on singles.

Solecki shines as Knights blank Braves Morning Star Staff

The North Okanagan Knights got a 48-save, first-star performance from Chris Solecki as they shut out the host Spokane Braves 2-0 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Sunday at the Eagles Ice Arena in Washington State.

It was the Burns Lake native’s second shutout and ninth win of the season.

Special teams were also huge Sunday as North Okanagan, now 17-24-1-1, killed off six minor penalties and scored on their lone powerplay, Colin Minardi’s 18th goal of the season midway through the second period.

Tanner Burns and Brendan Jost worked the puck down low to the veteran forward, who circled out from the corner to wrist a shot past Mckinlee Baum (25 saves) top corner.

Kurtis Hagen (sixth goal) added an

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empty-net insurance goal on a play set up by hard-working call-up Brett Hawrys, who has assists in each of his last three games with the Knights.

Knights’ head coach Sylvain Leone credited the line of Hawrys, Zachary Lindsay and Mateja Leko, an Arkadia, Calif. product, for having a breakout weekend.

“They were consistent all weekend, game in and game out,” said Leone, who believes his team is starting to rediscover the form that earned them such a solid start to the season.

North Okanagan’s special teams were also big Saturday night, stopping 10-of-11 powerplays in a 3-2 loss to the host Creston Valley Thunder Cats at Johnny Bucyk Arena.

After a scoreless first period, the Thunder Cats (23-15-3-2) grabbed the lead on goals by Kane Dawe (17th) and first star Brandon Formosa (23rd), who

scored shorthanded.

Leko answered for the Knights, capping a great three-way passing play between Lindsay and Hawrys late in the second.

Formosa (24th) restored the two-goal cushion on a powerplay five minutes into the third period, but Mindardi cut the lead to one a minute later as he jammed a puck past Weston Joseph (30 saves) shortside.

“We were right there to the end with lots of chances,” said Leone.

Knights’ netminder Chris Hurry recorded 32 saves in taking the loss.

The Knights end a four-game road schedule against the Sicamous Eagles Wednesday night. The Eagles, last in the Doug Birks division at 14-21-1-4, trail the Knights by three points, but have three games in hand.

North Okangan begin a three-game home stand against the Revelstoke Grizzlies (21-20-0-2) Saturday at Nor-Val Sports Centre.

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A pair of Vernon Speed Skating Club members were in Nelson for that city’s first-ever meet Saturday.

Connie Kapak put on a clinic for the newcomers, collecting gold in each of her seven races.

Mike Acton also had a stellar weekend, pocketing two silver medals and four bronze.

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Dennis dents Orphan defence Morning Star Staff

The M&K Ready-Mix Bruins turned up their offence to reach the .500 mark with a pair of weekend Interior Hockey League victories.

Former Edmonton Oiler farmhand Duane Dennis counted 5+5 as the Bruins bounced the R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans 12-6 Sunday night at Wesbild Arena.

Kelowna Spartans grad Jarret Watts supplied 3+4 the night before as the Bruins iced the Silver Star Hitmen 7-4 at Priest Valley Arena.

Mike Tew earned 3+4, while Chris Church and Justin Baillargeon each scored twice as M&K stopped the Orphans, improving to 11-11-1. Tyler Galenzoski provided three assists.

Ex-Prince George Spruce King Leath Gare pocketed 2+4 for the 11-10-2 Orphans, who got 1+2 apiece from Jamie Johansson and Grady Gare and other goals from Ryan Kurbis and Shane McMorran.

Baillargeon bagged 3+2 and enforcer Shawn Scott scored once as the Bruins beat the Hitmen. Teagan Blair, with two, Warren Carter and Jeff Scott replied for the 9-10-3 Hitmen.

Former Viper Richard Jodoin collected 2+1 as the Re/Max Rangers upended the Maroons 5-3 Monday night at PV. Ex-Nanaimo Clippers Scott Kowalski and Sean Bourgeois, along with Steve Vallier, added singles for the 20-3-2 Rangers.

Steve Richter, with two goals, and Travis Thibault responded for the 3-20 Maroons.

Matt Ertmoed bagged 2+2 as the Kal Sports Bar Blackhawks bottled up the Maroons 10-6 Sunday night at Wesbild.

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Teale Utility Canucks' netminder Steven Clarke attempts to snatch the puck out of play before Westwood Cabinets Flyers' Matt Glinsbockel can make the shot during Interior Hockey League action Sunday at Priest Valley Arena.

Sean Kober and Ryan Gilowski each scored twice for the Hawks (9-14-1), while Jamie Renton had 1+3, Cory Webb and Steve Ensing each added 1+2 and Jesse Reinholcz fired a shorthanded marker.

Kyle Smith netted 2+1 for the Maroons, who got 1+2 from Chad Pierrot and other goals from Richter, Thibault and Kyle Beadman.

Ken Hagen of the Maroons was assessed a double gross misconduct, match penalty and misconduct at 13:26 of the final period.

Jason Elders hit the 72-goal mark with seven snipes as the Teale Utility Canucks shelled the Westwood Cabinets Flyers 11-5 Sunday at PV. Elders also drew two assists

as the first-place Canucks went to 22-1-1. Ex-Red Deer Rebel Tyler Quiring collected 2+3, while Mike Burke and Rob Killingbeck contributed singles. Troy Killingbeck produced seven assists.

Logan Massie, with a hat trick, and Kevin Arbuckle, with two goals, answered for the Flyers (18-4-2).

Brad Kowalski netted 2+1 as the Rangers ripped the Royal LePage Whalers 6-1 Sunday at PV. Vallier and Jodoin each had 1+2, while Cody Schmidt and Dave Penner also scored.

Steve Burke replied for the 13-10-1 Whalers.

Massie also pulled a hatty Saturday night at PV as the Flyers grounded the Blue Jay Concrete Hornets 8-2.

Lakers Max out against Cats Morning Star Staff

Max Wilford flushed 20 points as the Kalamalka Lakers stopped the VSS Panthers 82-51 in North Zone Senior AA Boys Basketball League action.

Alex Steinley pocketed 19 points, while Patrick Schindler added 10 for the Lakers.

Marco Giampa and Nathan Meyer chipped in with nine and eight points respectively for Kal. “It was a group effort as all the players went away with a basket and played strong defence,” said Kal coach Kait Serafin. “The Panthers have to be given credit for their never-say-die attitude as they fought hard until the final buzzer.”

Justin Lewis drained 23 points for the Panthers.

In college hoops play, the host UBC Okanagan Heat grounded the Douglas College Royals of New Westminster 86-43.

Jenna Kantz was named Player of the Game, narrowly missing a doubledouble in her all-around showing that included 20 points, nine boards, seven assists and three steals.

The Heat shot 57 per cent from the field, due to their pestering defence that lead to easy buckets on the break. They recorded 20 steals on the night.

“The first thing we talk about is how we want our defence to be the best,” said Vernon guard Madison Kaneda, a Christmas transfer from the CIS Ottawa Gee Gees. “We always find that if we work hard on defence and create steals… it continues on to our offence.”

Paul Saunders added 1+3 and Jordan Holmes had 1+2 for the Flyers, who got other goals from Rick Galvagno, Rich Hoglund and Liam Springinotic.

Rhett Ballard and former Florida Panther Jason Podollan scored for the 8-15 Hornets.

Justin Glinsbockel fired two goals as the Aquatico Bay Bar & Grill Sharks edged the Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout Saturday night at the Nor-Val Sports Centre.

Justin Mann also scored for the Sharks (10-9-3), while Webb, Ensing and Adam Crawford tallied for the Hawks. Shootout goals were not recorded. Mike Fochler had three helpers for the Sharks.

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Grade 12 student Matthew Marioni submitted the following poem for the Royal Canadian Legionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Poster and Literary Contest.

The Fulton secondary studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poem will now be submitted in competition to the BC/Yukon Command.

The Day We Were Remembered What do I know about Remembrance Day? I know about WWI and WW II It was on a test in Social Studies Class Personally, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know them Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just me, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it Everybody tells me â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember Those who died on the battlegrounds And be glad it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t youâ&#x20AC;?

I grew up in a generation of forgetfulness Of people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care and who say â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t born, so why should I careâ&#x20AC;?

The answer...because we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help them We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aid or encourage them We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even give them hope I live in a generation of Ignorance Of acceptance that the past is the past That the present is the present A generation that does not dwell or care

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Yet is taught to remember What we want to forget....

When the day is over we resume our lives Treading on every corpse Left behind and forgotten

We pretend we know nothing The nothing that liberated, loved Fought and died for us We must not forget

The day we were remembered By the forgotten souls...our friends Lest we forget....Lest I forget

New arrivals Jan. 12: Born to Kate Wynn of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 15 oz., named Ada Lee Sinclair. A granddaughter for Steve Dalziel of Vernon, B.C., Teri Wynn and Gaetan Effray of Cranbrook, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Larry and Muriel Wynn, Elma Dalziel, Bob and Colleen Dalziel, all of Vernon.

Jan. 13: Born to James and Mary Bibby of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 5 oz., New Additions named Kara Lynn Mae. A sister for Kennedy, 9; Aspyn, 7; Isaac, 1. A granddaughter for Jim and Pat Bibby of Armstrong, the late Carol and Don Inkster. A great-granddaughter for Hubert and Bernice Bibby of Vernon, B.C., the late Art and Helene Hubbard, Ken and Mary Pritchard of Abbotsford, B.C. Jan. 16: Born to Nathan and Tamryn

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Koebel of Malakwa, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs.

13 oz., named Olivia Sharon. A sister for Evangeline, 3; Gabrielle, 2. A granddaughter for Paul and Carolyn Koebel of Vernon, B.C., Dave and Deanne Gore of Kelowna, B.C., Thuens and Karin Englebrecht of Choma, Zambia, David and Carol Jones of Vernon, the late Sharon Jones of Vernon. A great-granddaughter for Joyce Tremblay of Winfield, B.C., Kathleen Koebel of St. Catharines, Ont., Olga Brooks of Durban, South Africa, Don and Jean Gore of Keremeos, B.C., Pauline Atkinson of Vancouver, B.C. Jan. 19: Born to Kim and Devon Tyssen of Lumby, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 9 oz., named Benjamin Douglas. A brother for Noah Parker, 2. A grandson for Doug and Gail Tyssen of Salmon Arm, B.C., Rod and Barb Townsley of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Esther Townsley of Vernon.

Jan. 19: Born to Jenn Marchand and Mike Philip of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 4 oz., named Gabriel William. A brother for

Alexa, 15; Derika, 11; Audrah, 6. A grandson for Bill Marchand, Margret Louie, both of Vernon, B.C., Bill and Anne Philip of Kamloops, B.C. A great-grandson for Violet Marchand of Vernon.

Jan. 23: Born to Joel and Jolene van der Molen of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 1 oz., named Owen Henry. A brother for Abigail, 2. A grandson for Henry and Janet van der Molen, Cornelius and Johanna VanSpronsen, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Herman and Jane Woltjer of Langley, B.C. Jan. 24: Born to Taama Petersen and Brad Ogilvie of Enderby, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 6 oz., named Carter Zion Bear Ogilvie. A brother for Trysten, 11 1/2; Shane, 9; Carson, 5 1/2. A grandson for Linda Christian, Paul Trenholm, Todd Petersen, Rod Ogilvie, all of Enderby, Brenda Dauphin of Grande Prairie, Alta.

A great-grandson for Joan Ogilvie of Enderby, Louise Watson of 70 Mile, B.C., Oscar Petersen of Calgary, Alta.

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The second recipe is a lean homemade lasagne and even though it takes an hour to prepare, it freezes well as is, or as leftovers, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more healthful than

the supposolives edly healthy 1-1/2 cup ones found cornmeal in the freezer 1 tsp. salt section at the 1 quart fatsupermarket. free milk (4 cups) Enjoy.

1/2 cup Low Fat reduced-fat Tamale Pie 2 tsp.

Cathi Litzenberger shredded cheese canola oil Place oil in a large 1 medium onion 1 large green pepper skillet over medium heat; add onion and 1 lb. extra-lean pepper and sautĂŠ until ground beef soft.

1 tbsp. chili powder Crumble beef in to 1 - 16 oz. can corn skillet and cook until no 1 - 28 oz. can longer pink. Add chili crushed tomatoes 1 - 4-oz. can jalapenos powder, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos and olives.

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Transfer to an 11X7-inch baking dish.

Meanwhile, combine cornmeal, salt and milk in a 2-quart saucepan.

Heat on medium, stirring almost continuously until thickened. Spread cornmeal over top of meat and vegetables.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Place in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until top is golden.

Lean Lasagna Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 lb. ground turkey breast

3 cups tomato sauce 3 tsp. Italian seasoning (or 1 tsp. each dried basil, parsley and oregano) 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms 6 cups chopped fresh spinach (or chard) 2 cups fat-free ricotta 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 pkg. whole-wheat lasagna noodles (about 8 oz. or 9 noodles) 2 cups shredded partskim mozzarella cheese

Understanding the labels on your food SIMONE JENNINGS Special to The Morning Star

As consumers, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements for â&#x20AC;&#x153;healthyâ&#x20AC;? foods. Unfortunately, we cannot always trust that the health claims on food packages accurately reflect the true nutritional quality of the food. Looking past the health claims and reading the Nutrition Facts Table and the Ingredients List, will give you a much more accurate picture of nutritional value of the product.

In my experience many people read nutrition labels, but they often do not know what to look for. Here are a few tips to help you choose healthy foods.

Check the serving size.

If you know the serving size, you can accurately

compare foods to make the healthiest choice.

Remember, serving sizes are not standard. For example, some loaves of bread list the nutrients per one slice, while others list per two slices. You also need to compare the serving size to the amount you eat. People often eat more than the serving size on the label.

Look for added sugars. Many foods that appear healthy such as cereal, granola bars and fruit-flavoured yogurt are high in added sugars. Added sugars do not include natural sugars in fruit and milk products.

When reading a label it is important to remember, that four grams of sugar equals one teaspoon. It is recommended that we do not exceed 48 grams (or 12 teaspoons) of added sugar per day. This may sound like a lot of

sugar but it adds up fast.

One can of pop contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar.

Watch for saturated and trans fat. It is important to limit these fats as they can increase â&#x20AC;&#x153;badâ&#x20AC;? cholesterol levels. Saturated and trans fats are mostly found in fatty meats, high fat dairy products, fried foods, pastries and doughnuts. Your daily intake of saturated and trans fats should be less than a combined total of 20 grams.

Limit salt. Most packaged or canned foods contain added salt, also known as sodium. The recommended sodium intake is no more than 1,500 milligrams per day. Look for products that state â&#x20AC;&#x153;no added saltâ&#x20AC;? and rinse canned foods before eating.

Choose high fibre

foods. Adults should consume 25 to 38 grams of fibre daily. Look for foods that contain at least three to four grams of fibre per serving.

Read the ingredients list. Ingredients are listed by weight.

Ingredients at the top of the list are those which the product is primarily made of. Avoid foods that list sugar or hydrogenated oils in the first three ingredients.

Of course, there are ways to fill your cart with healthy foods without ever looking at a label. If you shop the perimeter of the grocery store and choose only whole foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and fish, and low fat dairy products your diet will likely be high in fibre and low in added sugars and salts.

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longtime teacher in the area, as well as a hiker, skier and judge of crafts and sewing at the IPE. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The compassion, knowledge and support

from the Alzheimer Society helped our family through many challenging times,â&#x20AC;? said her daughter, Nancy Wilde.

For more information, to register, or donate see www.walkformemories.com or call Janice Mori at 250545-6221.

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In a bowl, combine spinach, ricotta and nutmeg.

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Community Calendar JANUARY 26 CITY CENTRE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN COFFEE KLATSCH Jan. 26 at the Bean Scene at 2923-30th Ave. from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Working downtown? Come by and have a coffee or a tea courtesy of City of Vernon and give us your feedback on the draft City Centre Neighbourhood Plan.

COMMUNITY GARDEN REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2011!

Don’t delay! A limited number of garden allotments are available for new gardeners at any one of three community gardens serving the Greater Vernon area. First come, first serve. For registration forms and information go to www. greatervernonrecreation.ca or call 250-542-6920.

ORGANIC WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET Jan. 26 in the Hangar from 3 to 6 p.m., Army, Navy & Air Force Club Spitfire Unit #5 at 2500-46th Ave. Veggies, baking, fish, beef, pork, pet food, flours, coffee, eggs, apples, honey.

ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA Okanagan Centre Vernon, meets at Okanagan Science Centre Jan. 26 at 7:15 p.m. Featured speaker will be VP Jerry Thompson talking about the Agena rocket project from the ‘50s and ‘60s, “The Agena Upperstage: A Little Engine That Could” Rocket Story.” Jerry worked at Lockheed in a launch support group and will give a first hand account of this amazing spacecraft that was the first spy satellite and went on to lunar and inter-planetary missions. All welcome.

FAMILY LITERACY DAY DROP-IN PLAY GROUP Child Care Resource and Referral is hosting a free drop in play group Jan. 26 from 10 -11:30 a.m. at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium. Parents and care providers of children 5 and under are encouraged to attend. There will be a special visit from The Cat in the Hat who will read the children a story at 11 a.m. Activities and snacks provided.

Call CCRR 250-542-3121, ext 111 for more information.

HI NOON TOASTMASTERS Meet every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bean to Cup Coffee shop. Toastmasters help to build leadership and communication skills in a safe, fun environment. Make us your educational, inspirational and entertaining lunch hour Guests are always welcome. For more information, call Nell after 4 p.m. at 545-9403.

VERNON SENIORS CHOIR Meets Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Halina Centre, under the direction of Lyn Taron.

We sing four-part harmony. If you like to sing, come and join us; no auditions required. For more info., call 250-545-3119.

DROP-IN CRIB AT THE EAGLES Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome to see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent. We are open every day 1 - 7 p.m.

KALAMALKA TOASTMASTERS CLUB 4869 meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 4716 - 34 St. Gain confidence in your public speaking skills. Call Jim at 545-8814.

HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to come out and participate in carpet bowling Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information.

GLASS STUDIO DROP-IN SESSION Wednesdays 9:3012:30 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre or anytime the studio is not in use by a class. The Glass Studio is open for drop-in to students who have completed the Intro to Stained Glass course. Come in and work on your stained glass pieces in the studio. $11.20 per session, includes tools but not supplies. For more information call 250-542-6243.

LAPIDARY DROP-IN SESSIONS Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Geodes, opals and quartz, oh my! Cutting and polishing rocks is great fun! Open to members of the Vernon Lapidary and Mineral Club. For more info, visit www.vernonrockhounds.com $5.60 per session, $50.40 for a 10 x pass.

For more information call 250-542-6243.

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

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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Singles

Feature Event: Documentary and discussion on City of Vernon’s future Jan. 27

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ernon has a smart plan to become a futuristic city. View a series of very interesting short films and documentaries of exciting wellplanned cities. Join fellow participants in a discussion about what you’ve heard and give your feedback on the plan. The City of Vernon and the Sustainable Environment Network Society present a documentary and discussion night Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre in Vernon. crib runs Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact the branch at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m., or e-mail lsdmjb@yahoo.com.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Wednesdays: fun-filled mid-week at the Legion! Come for meat draw and play a round of pool; it all starts at 7 p.m.

MEAT DRAW AT THE ANAF Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Help us help our community and have fun! Pub darts, too!

THE VERNON CHAPTER OF THE MS SOCIETY Hosts a yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the People Place.

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

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

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

NORDIC POLE WALKING FOR 55-PLUS provides poles and free instruction at the Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Benefits to using poles: walk taller, straighter with more build up to your upper body muscles. If you feel unsteady on your feet this method of walking helps you gain confidence in walking especially after surgery. (You do not have to use poles, just walking in a safe, warm, environment is helpful for keeping up your strength and balance.) For more information, call Olena at 250-547-8866.

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

VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help!

Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151.

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

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

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

IS SCRABBLE ON YOUR “TO DO” LIST? Join the local “Scrabblers” every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Schubert Centre.

Come out and learn with us! Call 542-0892 for more info.

THE SCHUBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pool room and coffee shop open daily. The Thrift Shop open Monday to Friday. For info., call 250-549-4201. Thursdays

it’s tai chi, seniors’ support group (fourth Thursday), Fun Time for Seniors, line dancing, exercise class, wood carving, Friday’s canasta, mah jongg, happy hour with live music.

PARENT AND CHILD WALK IN THE PARK Hosted by Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre.

Everyone welcome, meet 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 2905-29th Ave. Meet other parents, get fit and win a prize. Step challenge, pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more information, call 542-7578.

ENDERBY WHEELS TO MEALS Every Wednesday, fullcourse meal for $6, for seniors at the Enderby Seniors Complex, 11:30 a.m. Call Melody at 250-838-6439 for info.

JANUARY 27 VERNON CAMERA CLUB MEETS Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6. Critique of photos by Vernon professional photographers and club members Ian Bull and Brenda Hala, and slide show by Tom Skinner on nature in Darwin, Australia and Okanagan.

Please bring $1 drop-in fee; members who haven’t paid please bring cheque for membership. Call Ken James at 250541-0713 or Vivian Merchant at 250-549-2913 CNIB SUPPORT GROUP MEETS Schubert Centre, fourth Thursday of the month. First one this year is Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Speakers and presentations at each meeting. All CNIB members encouraged to attend. Meetings open to the public as well as our members. If interested in attending please call Gail Pifer at 250-549-8418. Anyone interested in speaking to the group may also contact Gail. CNIB members interested in other forms of support group meetings please call Gail. CNIB is always looking for new ideas and innovations to enhance our vision. Volunteers are always needed.

SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit us for fun and friendship. Thursdays it’s bridge at 1 p.m. Call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158.

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

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

WINTER FARMERS MARKET Army Navy & Air Force Hangar 2500 - 46th Avenue, Vernon Our Market Days are every other Wednesday:

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 3:00 to 6:00 PM Products are almost all organic

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Community Calendar JANUARY 27 NAVY LEAGUE CADETS for boys and girls 9 to 13 meet every Thursday at 6:15 p.m in the CMHA building at 3100 – 28th Ave. New cadets are welcome on any parade night. For info. call the Commanding Officer at 250-503-8319.

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

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

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

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

VERNON 9/11 TRUTH MEETS the last Thursday of every month to discuss how best to educate others locally about the actual events of 9/11, 2001. For more information contact Mike at 503-1009 or visit www.vernon911truth.org.

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

Non-members and beginners welcome.

223 RED LION AIR CADET SQUADRON welcomes all youth ages 12 to 18 to join us. Enjoy gliding, survival weekends, range, sports activities and much more. We parade Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Brigadier Murphy Armory at 1811 29th St. Drop in Thursday evenings or call 250-309-9490 for more information.

VERNON CALORIE COUNTERS We meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 361025th Ave. Weigh-in followed by a short meeting and sharing

of health information. For more info. call Agi at 250-5494353 or Marj, 250-545-0250.

SPRING FOREST QIGONG Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Centre for Spiritual Living, 2913-29th Ave. By donation, all ages welcome. Discover movements of simple but powerful techniques to help balance energy. Added benefits: support for memory, hearing and vision. Call 250-549-4399.

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

VERNON STROKE RECOVERY BRANCH Meets Thursday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at The Pantry’s banquet room. Support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Brenda Paul at 542-2555 for more information.

NORTH OKANAGAN HOME LEARNERS SUPPORT Parents’ meeting is the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., Bean to Cup in the basement. New members welcome. Please call Jill Catlin at 545-2681 for more information.

OUR WORLD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE Meets the last Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. We are a network of concerned citizens in the federal riding of Okanagan-Shuswap who are willing to put varied amounts of energy into projects to improve the state of the world Call Darren at 275-7420 or see www.votetoday.ca VERNON MS SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place. Call 542-2241 for more information.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS TCF is a self-help organization for parents who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Meetings are held at 7 p.m., on the last Thursday of the month at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Call Darlene at 558-5026, Natalie at 558-7605.

ADVANCED SEARCHING TRAINING AT THE LIBRARY

If you use the library catalogue to request movies, books or music, here’s a great opportunity to improve your skills and save time! By learning how to search for an exact format (books on CD but not audiocassette, for example), reading level, genre, or all materials on a subject, you’ll find more of what you want in less time. The Vernon library is offering advanced searching classes on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings starting Jan. 27. Each session is 15-20 minutes, and is limited to two people. Pre-register at the Information Desk or by calling 250-542-7610, ext. 3.

THE PALESTINE STUDY GROUP (PSG) First meeting of the year Jan. 27, at 10 a.m., in the People Place, downstairs, in Room 2 (far end to the right). Zev Tiefenbach will be our guest speaker and he will talk on the topic: “The Israel Lobby and the threat of Anti-semitism.” For more info. call Steve at 545-3202 (mornings and evenings only, please).

FEELING DOWN? Learn to be happier and healthier through a program that addresses nutrition, lifestyle and social factors. Attend a free introductory session on the power of the brain and find out if this program is right for you. This excellent Mental Health Education program is presented on DVD by Doctor Neil Nedley and will be held at The Vernon Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1802 – 45th Ave., Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Questions, e-mail Christina depressionthewayout@gmail.com or call 250-545-3969.

CNIB SUPPORT GROUP MEETS At the Schubert Centre the fourth Thursday of the month. First one this year is Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. We have speakers and presentations at each meeting. All CNIB members encouraged to attend.

Meetings also open to the general public. If interested in attending please call Gail Pifer at 250-549-8418. Anyone interested in speaking to the group may also contact Gail.

CNIB members interested in other forms of support group meetings please call Gail. The CNIB is always looking for new ideas and innovations to enhance our vision. Volunteers are always needed.

School District 22 (Vernon) FULL TIME KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2011/2012 School Year January 31 – February 4, 2011 Welcome The Board of School Trustees and School District #22 (Vernon) would like to welcome those children entering the school system this year. The Kindergarten program operates for the full day on every school day. Priority in aƩending a speciĮc school will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas.

Birthdates To enter Kindergarten in September of 2011, children must be Įve (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2011. Please bring your child’s Birth CerƟĮcate, ImmunizaƟon Record and Care Card on the day of registraƟon.

RegistraƟon Times/Dates RegistraƟon for children beginning school in September will be held at all District Elementary Schools from January 31 to February 4, 2011 between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Parents wishing to register their child in the French Immersion Program for the 2011/2012 school year are asked to complete kindergarten registraƟon at Beairsto Elementary School.

Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program are asked to complete registraƟon at Mission Hill Elementary School.

Parents wishing to register their child in the Montessori Program (Grade 1-3) for the 2011/2012 school year are asked to complete registraƟon at Okanagan Landing Elementary.

Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in the vLearn Home Based Learning Program are asked to call the vLearn Oĸce at 250-542-0249 to make arrangements.

Important InformaƟon Proof of residency is required at Ɵme of registraƟon. Please have documentaƟon showing your name and address (ie: uƟlity bill, tax noƟce etc). Priority will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas.

Parents are welcome to call the District Oĸce (250-542-3331) or any school principal to clarify the neighbourhood school in their locaƟon, registraƟon procedures, or other concerns regarding their child’s educaƟon.

FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION 2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 4, 2011 GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF A SECOND LANGUAGE! Harwood Elementary and Ecole Beairsto School are pleased to co-host the French Immersion Kindergarten Program for September 2011.

FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN To enter kindergarten, children must be Įve (5) years of age or older on or before December 31, 2011.

The Kindergarten Program is limited to 88 students and is an all day program operaƟng at both Beairsto and Harwood Elementary schools). All registraƟons will take place at Beairsto. Students will be placed at Harwood or Beairsto depending on their catchment area, the need to balance classes by gender, learning issues and date/Ɵme of registraƟon. The District is currently looking at all opƟons to meet the reduced budget for next year. At this Ɵme we cannot guarantee that there will be transportaƟon provided.

To enter grade one, children must be six (6) years of age or older on or before December 31, 2011. Please register at Beairsto Elementary. *(Students currently aƩending French Immersion kindergarten, do not need to re-register at Beairsto for grade one) LATE FRENCH IMMERSION Late Immersion is oīered for Grade 6 and 7 students and is limited to 30 students. Please register at Harwood Elementary.

NOTE: Please note: Children may enter the early immersion program at either kindergarten or grade one, or the Late French Immersion program at Grade 6.

Parents and students do not need to be able to speak French.

To register or to Įnd out more informaƟon, drop in at the school oĸces Monday to Friday (Jan 31 – Feb 4) from 9:00 am unƟl noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

All new registrants will need a Birth CerƟĮcate, ImmunizaƟon Record and Care Card for each child. For an immunizaƟon appt. call Interior Health at 250-5495721. Proof of residency must be provided at Ɵme of registraƟon (ie: uƟlity bill) that clearly indicates your name and residenƟal address.

Grade one Open House at Beairsto Elementary January 31 – February 4, 2011 9:00 am – 11:30 daily

STUDENT TRANSFERS & NEW STUDENTS 2011/2012 School District #22 (Vernon) is currently making plans for the upcoming school year. We wish to remind parents of the following: in accordance with School District Policy 9.11.0, students who wish to transfer to another school beginning September 2011, must make applicaƟon to transfer no later than February 15, 2011 to be given consideraƟon. Transfer requests cannot be guaranteed. The District is currently looking at all opƟons to meet the reduced budget for next year. At this Ɵme, we cannot guarantee that there will be transportaƟon provided.

Vernon Public Schools also invites parents of students currently aƩending independent or private schools to examine the choices oīered in School District #22. We have 5 comprehensive secondary schools and 14 elementary schools that can meet your child’s needs. All schools oīer strong academic, Fine Arts and Applied skills programs that will allow your child to develop to his/her potenƟal. We are a provincial leader in online learning for both youth and adults in our community, oīering computer assisted instrucƟon in both educaƟonal and home seƫngs. District students exceed the provincial average in virtually all provincially examinable subjects with many earning Įnancial scholarships. SD #22 students are extremely well prepared for the post secondary educaƟon experience.

You are welcome to contact the principal of any school to arrange for a tour of the facility and a more in-depth discussion of that school’s aƩributes.

ApplicaƟons submiƩed by new students to out-of-boundary schools will be considered in the same manner as transfer requests and those applying by February 15th will be given Įrst consideraƟon for acceptance at the school of your choice. RegistraƟon forms and transfer applicaƟons are available from any school oĸce.

Names of Principals and school phone numbers are available by calling the Board Oĸce at 250-542-3331 or by accessing our website at www.sd22.bc.ca.

School District #22 – A Great Place to Learn!

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Bridge by Phillip Alder Let’s go straight to the nub of today’s deal.

South is in four spades.

West leads the club two.

How should East plan the defense?

On Monday I pointed out (again) that when third hand plays high, he tables the bottom of his equivalently high cards. He does not do that when he holds ace-kingdoubleton. Then he wins the first trick with the ace and cashes the king, showing his doubleton. He might also win with the ace first in this situation.

First, though, a comment on the auction.

South was right to rebid his good six-card suit, not to raise clubs with four low cards.

How should East

read his partner’s lead?

Assuming it isn’t a falsecard (which is rarely a good idea), a two-lead is either low from a suit headed by at least one honor, or a singleton. Here, East knows West does not have a club honor, so should assume a singleton (despite the bidding).

However, if East wins with his king, cashes the ace, and leads the six as a suit-preference signal for hearts (the higher-ranking of the other two side suits), West will not be sure whether the six is high or low. Suppose South does not play his eight. West might think East began with A-K-8-6.

To help West, East should win the first trick with his ace, cash the

king, then lead the six.

West should take the acebefore-the-king sequence as a suit-preference signal for hearts.

Note that if West shifts to a diamond at trick four, South gets home, his heart losers disappearing on dummy’s two diamond honors.

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HILDEBRANDT, (Nina) Yvonne Maureen It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of (Nina) Yvonne Maureen Hildebrandt on January 19, 2011 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237.

In Memory of Herman “Vern” Wolske who passed away Jan. 27, 2008.

Remembered by his loving wife Adele of 66 years, and family, Dorothy (Al) Schley, Sharon (Bob) Skinner of Vernon & Marion Davies of Kamloops, B.C.

BUAN, Vivian Marie It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Vivian Marie Buan on January 18, 2011 in Falkland, 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.

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STOLIKER, BARBARA JOYCE (nee Hoover)

Was born on July 11, 1940 in Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario and passed away peacefully on January 12, 2011 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 70 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Irvin of 47 years. Mother Irene Woolridge, sisters Mary (Ed), Joan, Linda (Darcy), daughter Elaine (Darrell), Grand Children Bruce (Jamie), Brandon, Cody and her surrogate family of loved ones.

Predeceased by her son Richard and step father Walter Woolridge.

A celebration of life will follow in the spring, her favourite time of the year. In lieu of Àowers, those wishing to do so may make donations in Joyce’s memory to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation.

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Pfeiffer Robert (Bob) Sylvanes Robert (Bob) Sylvanes Pfeiffer was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 22, 1935 and passed away on Jan. 21, 2011 with his son Rob by his side. Bob was predeceased by his beloved Marg., Nov. 4, 2007, whom he dearly missed. Bob will be forever remembered by his 2 sons Robert (Sue) and Darrell. Cherishing his memory is his granddaughter Rachelle (Mike). We would like to thank Dr. Boucher and all the staff in emergency and all the staff on the 3rd floor of the VJH for their kindness and care for Bob during his time there. Honoring Dad’s wishes there will be no funeral services. However, a memorial tea will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make an expression of sympathy may do so by sending donations in Bob’s memory to the Diabetic Association.

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Emanuel Alfonse (Al) Buchli Emanuel Alfonse (Al) Buchli passed away in Toronto from liver disease on Jan 23, 2011, with his loving family by his side. Al was born Jan 21, 1919, in the village of Scuol, Switzerland. He grew up in Chur and at 17 he apprenticed as a chef in the Grand Hotel in Zurich. At 20, he entered the Swiss National Army and served for 5 years as a cook during WWII. Al immigrated to Canada in 1948 and worked in Lake Louise, Alberta as a chef at the Post Hotel. He then moved to Quebec where he met the love of his life, Elisabeth (Els) Cryns and married her in 1954. He worked as the head chef for Alcan, in Arvida, Quebec for 11 years. While he and Els started their young family there, he was an avid skier and sailor and founded the local sailing club. The family moved to British Columbia in 1964 and he taught at the B.C.I.T. and Vocational School in Burnaby for 21 years as a chef, training a new generation of chefs. Al was a Member of the renowned Cheine de Rotisserie and he won First prize in San Francisco for Best School. Al and Els retired to Vernon, BC in 1985 and in 2009 they moved to Toronto to be closer to their 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Al is survived by his older sister Carla Geering, his beloved wife Els, his children: Ines (husband Michael); Richard (partner Susan); Yetti (husband Andrew); Christina (husband Scott); and grandchildren: Tamara, Kyle, Mikaela, Caleb, Wyatt and Olivia. The many stories of his mythical talent to make an exquisite meal out of an empty fridge, his love of beauty in nature and art, his unquenchable curiosity, his vast worldly knowledge and his amazing ability to ¿x and create anything will live on fondly in his devoted family and caring friends. A Celebration of Al’s life will take place in Toronto. Donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www.ridleyfuneralhome.com.

ROBERTSON, Bertha It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bertha “Tweet” (nee Wallace) Robertson on January 20, 2011.

Bertha was born in Bessbrook, County Armagh, Ireland on July 4, 1922. Bertha will be greatly missed by her husband Lorne of 63 years, her daughter: Lorna (Tony) Ross, her son Brian, grandchildren: Collin, Sarah, Arden, BreƩ and Spencer all of whom meant the world to her.

Bertha married Lorne in 1947 aŌer serving her country during World War II, they then relocated to Vernon to raise their family. Bertha enjoyed a career working for the Interior Vegetable MarkeƟng Board before reƟring and spending many enjoyable years at Parker Cove with family and friends. Honoring Bertha’s wishes a graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 29th at 1:00 pm at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Following the service friends are invited to join the family for a celebraƟon of Bertha’s life at the home of Brian Robertson. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via: www.vernon@ myalternaƟves.ca.

Arrangements entrusted to Personal AlternaƟve Funeral Services, Vernon 250-558-0866, Armstrong 250-546-7237

Leonard Henry Holtz Len passed away at sunset on January 22, 2011, at the age of 56 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital surrounded by his family.

Len was born in Vernon in 1954 where he went to school and graduated in 1973. In 1976, he married Faith Brown and in 1978, he completed his carpentry certification. That same year their first daughter was born. Two years later their second daughter was born. In 1984, the family moved to Mackenzie, BC. In 1986, their third daughter was born and he and his wife established and successfully ran a construction business for many years. In 1999, the family returned to Vernon where Len worked with his brother-in-law Elwin Brown. In 2004, Len was diagnosed with colon cancer. In 2007, due to the progression of the cancer, Len retired. Throughout his life he was a loving husband, father and friend.

Len was predeceased by his mother, Helen, his brother, Robert, and his father, Edmund. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Faith, his three daughters, Sarah Tait (Ross), Jennifer Holmes (Ryan), Amanda Jensen (Nathan), and his granddaughter Adelaide Holmes.

He is also survived by his two sisters Laura Mackiewich and Irene Reade as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation.

The funeral will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, on Friday, January 28 at 2:00 pm.

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VESTERFELT Gerald (Gerry) Cecil

November 20, 1935 January 19, 2011 Gerry was born in Goderich, Ontario and lived every day to its fullest until peacefully departing this world from his Vernon home at the age of 75 years.

Predeceased by his mother Amelia, father Wilfred and sister May. Gerry is survived by his devoted spouse Bernice, sons Mike (Paula), Derek (Deidre), daughter Debbie (Rick), daughter-in-law Shannon, stepchildren Stan (Christine), Tod (Teresa), Marilyn (Randy), many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Special thanks to the home care nurses and Dr. Perrier for their exceptional support and friendship.

A Celebration Of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 11:00 am at the Schubert Centre, 3505 30 Ave, Vernon. In lieu of Àowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Gerry may do so to the BC Cancer Foundation 399 Royal Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Pleasant Valley Dignity Funeral Home (250) 5424333)

A list of qualifications, along with further information regarding the Regional District of North Okanagan may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca.

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We regret to announce the death at Vancouver General Hospital on January 22, 2011, of Stewart William Cochrane at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Norrie, of Oyama; one daughter, Laura Cochrane of Kelowna; two sons, David (Tracey) Cochrane of West Kelowna and Craig (Jodi) Cochrane of Lake Country; ¿ve grandchildren; mother, Mildred (Wayne) Keebaugh; two sisters, two brothers; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Trinity United Church on Friday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Bob Thompson of¿ciating. In lieu of Àowers, donations in memory of Stewart may be made to the Rick Hansen Foundation, 300 – 3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC V7B 0A2.

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

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P/T RECEPTIONIST for family dentistry practice Please send resume to Box #4, C/O Morning Star 4407 - 25th Avenue Vernon V1T 1P5

For an interview call:

250-860-9480 Must be 18+ years of age

A-DEBT-FREE Life. We’ll help you. Call MNP 877-898-2580.

Free consultation.Creditor proposals, trustee in bankruptcy, 320-1620 Dickson Ave. Kelowna - Resident office. Appointments available in your area Bean To Cup Vernon, B.C. looking for 3 cafeteria helpers, perm. f/t, 40 hrs week, wages $11.10/hr, start asap, will train.

Fax resume 250-503-2211 or kambeantocup@hotmail.com

AUTOMOTIVE Riverside Nissan, Courtenay is seeking a General Manager, Sales Consultant, Service Advisor and a Mechanic to join us in our new facility. Please email your resume to danny@riversidenissan.ca JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age.

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

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 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 Memphis Hair Group - Hair Stylist required. Great opportunity for chair rental. Must have a clientele. Steve 5586565, evenings 250-542-8668

Okanagan Spring Brewery Relief Supervisor - Full Time Okanagan Spring Brewery is currently looking for a Relief Supervisor. The primary responsibility of this position is to cover production/warehouse supervision as required. Outside of supervision coverage this role will assist in special projects as required.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years production or warehouse supervisory experience, previous experience in a union environment, and must be flexible to work all shifts (days, afternoons & graveyards) as well as weekends as required. They will also have good computer skills (specifically Microsoft Office and Excel), and a post secondary education.

Applications should be submitted by January 31, 2011 via email to: hrwest@sleeman.ca or by mail to Okanagan Spring Brewery, 2808 - 27th Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 9K4 or by fax to: 250-542-7780

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Did you resolve to get more exercise this year?

Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star.

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

Students and Adults both welcomed.

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.

STYLIST Pure-An Organic Salon Looking for commission stylist with Aveda color training. Apply within to Lynette Jensen

PART TIME DISHWASHER FOR SENIORS HOME Hours are 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Clean Criminal Record check is required.

Please email resume to kasmith@chartwellreit.ca or drop off at Carrington Place, 4651 - 23rd Street, Vernon. No phone calls please.

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

We Believe in You. Small $MBTT 4J[FT t Monthly Intakes Qualified *OTUSVDUPST t Latest Software Financial Options t Free Lifetime Refreshers No 8BJUJOH -JTUT t Monthly Career Fairs Job 1MBDFNFOU "TTJTUBODF t 4LJMMT Warranty

Train to Become a Practical Nurse `Highly Successful and Established Program `Strong Relationships with Potential Employers `Approved by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses `Largest Practical Nursing trainer in Canada

COLDSTREAM AREA

RT 82 - 27 Cres & 18 St Available ASAP MISSION HILL AREA RT 71 - 20 Ave & 34 St Available Jan 26 contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info

Teachers

Teachers

Traditional Learning Academy Online requires a

PART-TIME SHUSWAP/VERNON AREA HOME TEACHER to begin immediately.

The successful applicant will: • be a BC Certified Teacher • have an affinity for home schooling families • have strong computer skills • be willing to travel across the region Visit our website www.schoolathome.ca for more details.

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to principal@schoolathome.ca.

Help Wanted

Kindale Developmental Association

Help Wanted

HOME SHARE PROVIDER

Share your home and/or your time providing support to adults with disabilities in the North Okanagan.

Home assessments and/or training will be provided.

Send Expression of Interest letter to: Attention: Home Share Coordinator Kindale Developmental Association P.O. Box 94 23A - 3300 Smith Drive Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax: 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net

ALLAN FRANCIS PRINGLE LLP LAWYERS

Get In. Get Out. Get Working.

EAST HILL AREA RT 96 - Pottery Rd & 15 St Available Feb 4

… required to monitor busy downtown lot. Applicant must be personable and able to explain to drivers the do’s and don’ts of parking in the lot. It will be a part-time position of approximately 20 - 25 hours per week. Drop off applications at Nature’s Fare, #104 - 3400 - 30th Avenue, Vernon

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

RT 222 - Browne Rd Creekside Estates & Golf Ridge Available March 2 RT 232 - Kal Lake Rd & Vernon Creek Villa Available March 2

PARKING LOT ATTENDANT

Callll O Ca Our ur VERNON VER ERNO NON N Campus: Camp Ca mpus us::

558-0855 www.sprottshaw.com

(250)

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY BOOKKEEPER POSITION We are seeking an experienced bookkeeper, with 3-5 years experience, who will help to contribute to our reputation as “The Firm Friends Recommend”. This is a full time position. Requirements are: Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of client files, knowledge of Legal Accounting Software, Sage Simply Accounting Pro 2011, Word, Excel, and Corel Wordperfect. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. We offer a competitive salary and a pleasant social and work environment. Please mail, email or drop off your resume at 3009B - 28th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z7.

Attention: Cathy Ryan or cryan@afp-law.ca

B14 Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Services

Services

Pets & Livestock

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Countertops

FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required

by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email:

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

Considering Bankruptcy?

Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

employment@baileywesternstar.com

J&M SANDHER ORCHARD looking for seasonal farm workers.

Pruning/planting/ thinning/harvesting fruit and other labour work. Up to 50hr/wk, $9.28/hr. 6120 Rimer Rd. 250-558-2988 and/or jmsandher@hotmail.com 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 POWER ENGINEERING, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Now accepting applications for fall study. On-campus boiler labs. Fourth Class Level and Part A of Third Class. Affordable residences. 1-8889 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

RUSKIN CONSTRUCTION LTD. Pile driving and bridge construction; www.ruskinconstruction.com currently looking for: Professional Engineers; Engineers in Training; Project Managers; Site Superintendents; Site Administrators; Journeymen/ Apprentice Welders; Crane & Equipment Operators; Bridgemen; Pile Drivers; Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics. Permanent and seasonal work. Competitive/Union wages. Fax resume 250-563-2800. Email: bridges@ruskinconsruction.com TRAFFIC CONTROL Person Training. To be a Flagger and qualified to work anywhere in BC you must take a mandatory 2 day training program.

Next courses: Kelowna 5/6 Feb, call 250-212-0770 or Kamloops 19/20 Feb, call 250319-1923 or aljsafety.com for more info.

VERNON BUTCHER SHOP. Now hiring P/T counter service /meat wrapper.Must be able to work weekdays & weekends.

Must be reliable & have great customer service skills. Please drop off resume at #400-3101 48th Ave. Attn. Jim or Leah Youth ages 11 & up. Lic. supervised youth program. Start earning up to $75 p/w. 1 (250)260-1006

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

MY former boss of 5.5 yrs retired last year. Now I am actively seeking a new full time boss. I am a mature female.

My work experiences are varied. Mainly, in construction, re&re renovations & farming.

I enjoy working with the public.

I have a strong work ethic, & a positive attitude.I am bondable & have clean drivers abstract.

If you are a boss that is willing to give me an interview, I have a current resume available & references. Ph 250-546-9335 ask for Marie.

Semi-retired European cabinet maker with 45 years experience is looking for cabinet and millwork. Call at 250-542-1342

Services

Alternative Health

BE DEBT FREE With a proposal to creditors or trustee in bankruptcy Call 778-475-5678 for a free consultation

Meyers Norris Penny 2903-35th Ave, Vernon Non Resident Office 320-1620 Dickson Ave. Kelowna - Resident Office GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-434-4346

Home Care Specialized male care aide with over 20 years experience.

Supporting seniors & individuals with special needs.

Contact 250-938-0829

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT \TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1 866 972 7366). www.PardonSer vicesCanada.com ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury? MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims! 24hrs.1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation

CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS JANUARY SPECIAL GRANITE SLAB SALE. 150 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM GRANITE KITCHENS STARTING AT $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLATION Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces.

156 colors.

10yr guarantee.

Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875

Moving & Storage

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Feed & Hay

Appliances

Medical Supplies

Misc. for Sale

*HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

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

Portable Kenmore dishwasher. $125. Works great.

250-503-3135 Whirlpool s/s fridge, Kitchen aide stove w/convection oven, GE washer & dryer, all in white, like new. 250-212-2539

SHOPRIDER scooters & power chairs, lift chairs, walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, 250-5423745, 1-888-542-3745

BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25x30 $6200. 30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600.

32x80 $19,600.

35x60 $17,500.

40x70 $18,890.

40x100 $26,800.

46x140 $46,800. OTHERS. Doors optional.

Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422 CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-9816591 CTN mobility 4-wheeler Skooter. Asking $900 obo. 250-5458582 or 250-351-0689.

Downsizing. Various household items, self cleaning stove, washer/dryer, 2 desks, tools, compost bin rain barrels etc., 250-545-5597.

FAR-INFRARED SAUNAS Year end Blow out Demos starting at $549. Free del.,setup try. Kel. 1-888-239-9999 www.SOLARUSsauna.com Fitness ball with instruction book with exercise program, $10 obo. (250)275-0995 Free Piano Morris up right.

Wood Stove 16” wide. $125.

(250)542-4716 FREE removal of all unwanted vehicles & metals. No vehicle or metal too big. Will pay cash for each. 250-351-9666 Gently used rugs plus underlay & nailing strips - Redish brown. 10’x 13’ - $40. 10’x10’ $30. (250)260-4435 Honda Civic winter tires w/rims 175/65R14, Nokian Hakk, new Nov/10. $630. 250-540-2721 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com Large 47’ HD TV, 1 year old.

Asking $500. 250-542-5141.

WANTED: Full size snow plow. Call Bill 250-542-3414

Pets

Food Products

ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY

Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes.

Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.

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

Beautiful black File Brasileiro, estate guardian dog, excellent loyalty to family & friends, $2000. $1500 250-938-5032

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

Black/white female pomeranians’s 12wks, 1st/2nd shots $350. 250-499-5397 email for pics 3winds@telus.net

Painting & Decorating

Great Pyrenees/Newfoundland pups, beautiful coats, conf., temp., vacc. dewormed, to approved homes, $800. 250-5422517, 250-309-0049

Dennis & Tammy Semi-retired interior repaint specialists.

Free estimates. 250-307-4003

Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals.

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

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

Cairn Terrier puppies. CKC registered, dewormed, 1st shots. $1000. (250)546-0277 or 250-309-0555.

Long haired kittens ,Siamese/black coloured ,dewormed,$50.00.250-547 6253.

OLD WORLD Long Haired Shepherds and Belgian Puppies Ready now. Soft Beautiful Coats. Black, Black and Tan. Red or Brown Sables. Shots, vet checked and Wormed.

Health Records. Calm Easy Going Temperaments. Straight Backs with no Hip Issues.

Meet the Parents and Grands. $500. For info 250-547-9763.

Lots of references.

PUREBRED Affenpinscher (monkey terrier) pups. Ready Jan. 25. Black & beige or solid black. $600. 250-376-1878

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Feed & Hay

Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 Gallery series Frigidaire s/s fridge/freezer, ice maker, water dispenser, black, 3 yrs old, asking $450. 250-260-1150 Inglis dryer & Maytag super capacity washer, $125/both.

Maytag built-in D/W $60, or all 3 for $175. 250-558-2905 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff.

250-549-3781.

Kenmore front end loading washer & dryer, many options, on HD extra large capacity, $350. 250-260-1150

REFACE Countertops.

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

2nd cut grass hay, small square bales, $7/bale. 250838-6725 (70) very good alfalfa Timothy square bales, $6.00/60lb bales. 250-547-6546.

800lb round bales, alfalfa grass, 1st crop, $60/bale.

Grinrod. 250-309-1420.

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 hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 Hay for sale,grass alfalfa mix 75 bales. $6.00 each. 250546-6690.

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

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

Livestock

Livestock

Photography / Video Don Weixl Photography Business Photography and Portraits, Weddings, Special Events.

29 years experience Reasonable rates with fast and friendly service. www.donweixl.com 250-545-1058

Cleaning Services Cleaning, painting, Res/comm construction.

Affordable! .

Professional.

20yrs exp., Exc refs. Ph Mo 250-549-2732

Countertops

Computer Services

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

Firewood/Fuel 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 2 attractive living rm chairs & matching ottomans.

Good cond $200. Patio table & 6 chairs $75. 250-545-5192 / 250-308-9465 Custom cedar tv cabinet, 52x 35x25”, extending swivel platform, 2drawers $230. Grey office chair. $25. 250-542-2925 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 PILLOWTOP mattress, box.

Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647

Garden Equipment 1990 Noma 10hp 28” snowblower electric start, chains $475. firm. 250-503-2177 Vintage snowblower John Deere 8/32 electric start, chains, owners manual $400 firm. 250-503-2177

Heavy Duty Machinery 440A JD SKIDDER $7000 OBO, 550 JD Crawler with winch and 6 way blade $10,000 OBO, both in running condition and previously used

by Charles Bloom Secondary School Forestry program.

Contact Ken or Shad at 250547-2191.

Hobbies & Crafts 3 or 4 thread Juki industrial surger for sale. Looks like new. (250)549-3177

Medical Supplies Manual wheel chair, quikie, Canada made. 1 yr old, was $5,800, asking $1,800. 2 walker 1 year & 2 year old each $150 obo. (250)542-1342

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

LIVESTOCK HAULING Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist.

7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892

Martial Arts Attrition MMA. Kickboxing, boxing, judo, wrestling & BJJ, full gym. details 250-307-1000

Financial Services $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation.

BBB accredited.

250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

Reliable and committed Call Paul:

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

WANTED Quality furniture, household

appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. We also buy, sell & pick up.

Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259

Ron Marchand

the Video Man SALMON ARM

MEMORIES ON DVD! Films, slides, photos & video transferred to DVD.

videoman@sunwave.net 14.4 volt Bewalt drill case, 2 batteries, $50. 250-542-5698 #1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca 2 built in vacuums, Findlays and Electrolux. $250 each.

250-545-5597.

A FREE TELEPHONE VICE - Get Your First Free. Bad Credit, Don’t It. No Deposits. No Checks. Call Freedom Lines Today Toll-Free 884-7464

SERMonth Sweat Credit Phone 1-866-

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions

Auctions

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.

Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.

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

NEXT REGULAR SALE THURS., JANUARY 27 NOTE: WE ARE BACK TO THURSDAYS! www.valleyauction.ca or call us at 250-546-9420 903 Hwy. 97A, Armstrong, B.C.

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

s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY JAN 26 • 6:00 P.M.

AUCTION

7 Pc Dining Table & Chair Set, Sofa & Chair Set, Recliner, Dual Recliner Love Seat, 6 Dining Chairs, Queen, Single & Double Mattress Sets, Framed Pictures & Prints, Coffee & End Tables, Chest of Drawers, China Cabinet, Small Kitchen Appl., Rocker, Shelf Units, Computer Desks, Commercial Upright Freezer, Side-by-Side Fridges, Stainless Steel Stove & Dishwasher, Dryers, Microwave, Stereo’s, TV’s, Motorola Dual Tuner DVR, Stools, Office Chair, Carpet, Futon & Frame, Records, Toys, Video Camera, & More.

Jewellery & Coins

250-938-0868

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

Misc. for Sale

250-832-3320

Employment

6 Diamond Rings with Appraisals From $1000 to $2,200, Gold Chains, Necklaces, Pearls & More. Canadian & American Silver Coins & More.

SALES & SERVICE • Troubleshooting & Repair • Network Setup & Security • Virus/Spyware Removal • Preventative Maintenance

250-308-9825

Honda 6.5 hp Gas 3100 PSI Pressure Washer, Kawasaki 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Flexi-Com Video Inspection System, As New Husqvarna Chain Saw, Stihl Gas Weed Trimmer, 1500 Watt Gas Generator, Hammer Chisel, Tarps, Elec Hand Tools, Delta Table Saw, Elec Heaters, Snowshoes, Goalie Hockey Pads, Fishing Rods, Planter Pots, Elec Guitar, Plus Much More.

* SPECIAL *

Small Glass Top Metal Framed Modern Computer Desks for Sale Daily $40, Tax Included. Get Them Before They All Go.

www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon

DODDS AUCTION

250-545-3259

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - The Morning Star B15

HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION

Nu-Look Homeworks “All Your Concrete Needs”

• Foundations • Concrete Floors • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Sidewalks/Curbs • Suspended Slabs

Construction

Concrete

Tazz’s Concrete • Framing • Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl • Decks/Patios • Renos Complete • Post & Beam

Phone: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268

HOME RENO’S And Handyman Services

• Bathroom Reno’s • Ceramic Tiles • Finishing/Mouldings • Electrical • Interior/Exterior Painting • Plumbing

Call Don: 250-309-6070

PLUMBING

NEED A PLUMBER? WHY WAIT?

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

Insured * References * Guaranteed

Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435

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

• Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design

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

PAINTING & RENOVATING

Quality Since 1989 • Seniors Discount

• Handyman Services • No Job Too Small

CALL TOM: 308-8778

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Residential Snow Removal Quality Work Guaranteed

GERMAN QUALITY CONTRACTOR

TILE, TILE, TILE

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

TIM 250-307-8772 • Remodeling • Specializing in tile, hardwood, laminate flooring • Basic Plumbing • FREE Design Consultation • Reasonable Rates 250-558-9696

JOB JAR

WHITESTONE

EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall

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

1-800-88-HANDY

Independently Owned and Locally Operated

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

Honest Renovations

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory

No Job Too Small!

Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

547-6646 M Morgan@ 550-4535

Available on short notice!

Certified Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter

FREE ESTIMATES • LOW RATES

Jesse 250.540.4786

OKSTONETILE.COM

SNOW REMOVAL

MOVING

in business since 1998

Bathrooms, kitchens & backsplashes - We do it all!

CLEANING

Slate, marble, travertine, granite, ceramic & tile No Job too Big or Small

House Cleaning Available

Free Estimates Excellent Rates

Residential or Commercial

15 Yrs Experience, Bondable & Dependable

Call 250-542-5130

Email: wilmaheil@yahoo.ca

Hom

estyle Cooking/Ba

CLYDESDALE MOVING PROFESSIONAL MOVES LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

250-558-7914

Stony creek Snow Removal + Plowing Skidsteer Dumptruck

ELECTRICAL

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.

PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT

Servicing Vernon and Surrounding areas. Seniors Discount. Free Estimates.

PAINTING

EARTHWORKS LTD.

Snow Removal, tandem trucks, big snow bucket on big bobcat, snow dumpsite!

250-260-0796

Joe Prebushewski Cell: (250) 550-6208 Fax: (250) 549-3899 • Email: bearpawearthworks@telus.net

WINDOWS & DOORS

250-550-7900

BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780

Enoch

Door & Window

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

Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location

Home Repairs

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

Dave - (250) 309 0206

ULTIMATE PAINTING & DRYWALLING Satisfaction Guaranteed

Call Sebastien

250-547-2087 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT

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Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Acreage for Sale

Houses For Sale

Makita router table with freud fence and Makita router $265.

Delta air cleaner, shop master AP100 with lights. $150. Stair lift, Acorn 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long, 4yrs old, exc cond. $1200. (250)5421342 NEED BUILDING PLANS

Wanted: Cash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.

Bank Sale, Fix and proďŹ t, Manufactured home on .25 acre deeded lot, needs work.

2446 Dallas Rd, $174,900, Defeo and Associates, Remax Vernon 250-260-4711.â&#x20AC;?

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

New Jiffy gas powered ice auger $300. New 8â&#x20AC;? ice auger $35. Rawhide snowshoes $50.

250-503-5463 Paulen chain saw $185. Sm. electric chain saw $40. Shop rider scooter w/charger $175.

250-549-7015 *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012. *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012.

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE 1-800668-5111 ext. 170 STEEL BUILDINGS. Rock Bottom Prices! Pre-Eng & Arch-Style. Over 1300 Sold!

BC/ALTA company - 40 years experience. Professional Construction Crews. References available. Call now! 1-800565-9800. www.alpinesteelbuildings.com VERMONT cast iron wood stove, (50,000 BTUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) like new, new price $2800, asking $1950 obo. (250)546-8768 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 Water Dispenser with (4) 11.34L bottles. $100.

(250)542-7763 WILF CARTER and many more old-time country music favourites. CDs, DVDs. Free 56 page catalogue. Music Barn, Box 3160-g, Markham, ON L3R 6G5. www.countrymusictreaures.com/news.html

Misc. Wanted Animal mounts, life size mounts, head mounts, Bear rugs & hides. (250)545-9550 CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curlybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698 Passionate Coin Collector Wants to buy your Coins, Silver, Sets & Collections.

Pls call Chad 250-863-3082

Wanted to buy Wood lathe.

250-558-5663.

Musical Instruments YAMAHA 16 channel mixer, with all the bells & whistles! and 2 Yamaha MSR 400watt powered speakers. Like new, only used a couple times. With cables & stands $1250.

(250)833-1976

Sporting Goods SKSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from $199, CZ 858â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $749, CQ-A1 AR15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $749, .233 Ammo $500/1000.

Glockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & CZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from $699, repairs, reďŹ nishing, reblueing. All at The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6

$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

Apt/Condos for Sale 1 & 2bdrm Condos for sale, secure building, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, close to downtown, from $149,000.

Vernon. 250-826-2284

Business for Sale Restaurant for sale or lease in downtown Armstrong, 1200sf.

50 seats, reasonable rent! Call for info 250-546-8837 Seasons Salon & Spa, Aveda Concept Spa in Vernon BC, established in 2007. Serious enquiries only. 250-308-7373

Stereo / DVD / TV

For Sale By Owner

Sony DVD 5.1 home theatre system- $130. Pioneer auto cd player with AM/FM tuner- $40.

2pc. panasonic digital cordless phone set- $35. 250-542-2925

3/4/ofďŹ ce potential, condo, centrally located, assumable mortgage. D/P. 250-542-0060

Garage Sales

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Beachcomber Home Leisure Warehouse 5309 - 26th St, Vernon

â&#x20AC;˘ Patio Tables â&#x20AC;˘ Chairs â&#x20AC;˘ Umbrellas â&#x20AC;˘ Bedroom Furniture â&#x20AC;˘ Sofas â&#x20AC;˘ Chairs ALL ITEMS â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;?

CASH & CARRY NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

Wanted farm tractor with front end loader. 25-35 hp. Not over 15 years old. 250-546-8630.

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

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

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

Houses For Sale

$

DRYWALL

CRANE SERVICES

399,900

Brand new 2200 sq ft home.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Triple car garage.

All appliances included.

Close to schools, parks, lake.

250-558-4795

DISTRESS SALES

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

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Super clean & ready to move into: Spacious Easthill 3bdrm rancher w/ private pool & patio area, exc. location, close to VSS & elementary schools. $365,000. Call 250-307-1512 or www.okhomeseller.com (#26504)

Mobile Homes & Parks 1969, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mobile home.

Must be moved. $7,000. 250379-6899 2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-4819830 http://www.hbmodular.co m/images/email_jan2.jpg For sale 2007 14x66 SRI mobile home, 2bdrm, 2 bath, all appliances, must be moved. $79,000. 250-545-3476.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Columbia Apartments Available March 1 st

Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown.

Seniors building.

No Pets.

To view call

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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GREEN VALLEY ESTATES

Horizon

ALEXIS PARK MANOR

Armstrong

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 â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 1 bdrm., 1 bdrm + den, â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; on site managers, F/S, â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; DW, A/C, balcony, secure â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; prkg, adult oriented â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; on 2 acres of park-like â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; setting, NP, NS. 250-545- â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 5773 or 250-550-0243. â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;

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HILLTOP MANOR CITYVIEW APT WILLOW MANOR 1 & 2 bedroom. $650-$800 No drugs, No dogs 250-260-1630

Apartments 1903 - 31A Street

â&#x2013; 1 or 2 Bedroom â&#x2013; Adult 40+ â&#x2013; N/P â&#x2013; N/S â&#x2013; Balcony â&#x2013; Coin Laundry â&#x2013; Covered Parking â&#x2013; Close to Hospital

250-558-9696

250-549-2770

Discover the Secret!

1 BEDROOM GARDEN APT.

Hawthorn Lane

freshly painted, lam. ďŹ&#x201A;oors, sliding glass door, fridge, stove, hot water incl. N/P. Excellent management.

Renovated condos with private courtyard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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 â&#x20AC;Ś $825 per month 3 bdrm â&#x20AC;Ś $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living

Westmount Apts

MORRIS MANOR

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

Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre.

MOVE IN INCENTIVES

250-545-7251 250-503-7315

Seniors Building 1604 - 31st St, Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ 1 or 2 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ No Smoking / No Pets

Move In Incentives

2 bedroom corner suite and 1 bedroom available.

Heat included.

For more information call

250-542-8989

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

250-558-9696 250-503-7315

250-542-1701

1&2bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat incl. $650-$750. 250-260-8454

1&2bdrm, close to DT, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, in-suite laundry h/u. $850/mo.

1 month free rent or $400 grocery voucher! 250-549-0440.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

*Apartments * Duplexes * Suites *

2 bdrm 1 bath level entry West Vernon $795+util 3906 27th Ave Incl Fr St avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath furnished Adve. 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 $585+util 3504 32nd Str Includes FR ST Avail now

Home & Lot Packages

Blake @ (250)

832-6699

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â&#x20AC;˘ Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites â&#x20AC;˘ Adult Oriented â&#x20AC;˘ Close to Bus â&#x20AC;˘ Park-like Settings â&#x20AC;˘ Clean, Well-Managed Building

CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List

www.buyokanagan.com

at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon

$

610. 250-542-7723

1 bedroom 575.00 Adult Bldg/Hydro not Incl.

No pets/parties/drugs Call 250 558 5020.

Maple Ridge Gardens Luxury Living

Spacious & Deluxe 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo, gas ďŹ replace, 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 1 & 2 bdrm Suites, NP, NS, near Bus/Shopping/Schubert Ctre, clean/well maintained, Seniors, 250-275-8066 1bdrm 720sq.ft furnished loft on 2.5 acres, np/ns, $700 util. incl. avail.Feb 1.250-549-3344 1bdrm condo, close to all amenities, downtown Vernon, $625/mo. (250)838-6904 1BDRM downtown, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800, avail. March 1. (250)260-3196 1bdrm small & large $575$700 & 1bdrm bsmt suite, $600/mo. incl/util, no dogs.

(250)545-8443, 250-307-4948.

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 2bdrm, $750 +util., n/s, n/p, close to town. Laundry on site.

(250)308-5006 2bdrm, $900/mo. util/incl. on bus route, near Village Green Mall, RR & DD. Susan 250542-5728 2 BDRM high end condo.

Stainless F/S/M, w/d insuite, htd tile ďŹ&#x201A;rs, top ďŹ&#x201A;r, pet neg., $1000 + util, ref req. 250-3094198 3 BED 1.5 Bth Condo, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, Inc 5 App. Ground Level. Lots of storage. $875 + Hydro n/s n/p Call Steve 250-469-3005 BACHELOR suite across fr.

Schubert Ctr. in adult building.

Completely renovated ground ďŹ&#x201A;r. unit. F/S, heat & hot water included.

Pay laundry. $575/mo, no pets (250) 3088500

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Rentals

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - The Morning Star B17

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Cottages / Cabins

Homes for Rent

Homes for Rent

Adults 45+, 2bdrm, 2bath, central location, $750 +util.

1st week FREE.

Coldstream 2bdrm cottage, fully reno’d, f/s, w/d, full cable & util. incl. ns/np, suitable single $800/mo. DD & RR. 250503-2546

250-558-8261.

Also, 2bdrm, 2bath, downtown location, newly reno’d. $775 +util. 1st week FREE. 250-549-0644.

BACHELOR suite with balcony, furnished or unfurnished, avail. immed. (250)541-0077 BRAND NEW! 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO for RENT downtown Vernon, secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C. 2 suites to choose from: $1025 & $1100/ month. Please call Melissa at 250-545-2834 and ask about new move in incentives.

Cat friendly, luxury 1bdrm, next to hospital, in-suite laundry, f/p, jetted tub, secured ug prkg, guest suite, w/c access, heat incl. $880. 250-306-3939.

East Hill, Lakeview Manor, 2 bdrm, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl.

Avail Feb 1. 250-260-5870 East Hill, Lakeview manor, bachelor suite, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry, util incl., Avail immed 250-260-5870.

ENDERBY 1 bdrm condo $725 + UT $350 DD NS no parties. Discount for long term /seniors on fixed income. 1st month rent free. 250-833-2734 FABULOUS 1 Bedr Condo on lake Okanagan. Fully furnished, including Washer & Dryer, 2 LCD TV’s , underground parking, pool and hot tub access, all utilities. $1150/ mth, move-in now, 403-4741111.

Family unit, 3bdrm, 1.5bath, 5-appl. a/c, ns, ref’s, $950 +util. Mar. 1. 250-558-3736 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 NEW 1 bedroom suite in Vernon, private W&D avail., secured heated U/G parking, dishwasher, A/C. Asking $870/month. 250-545-2834.

NEW, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1175/mo incl all appli, AC, W/D, Secured heated U/G Parking. Call Mel 604-9368513, 604-816-9835 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate,Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments.

250-308-9299 Poplar Garden Apartments 4706 20 St.3bdrm, $800 + heat. 250-260-5921 RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-545-1412 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.

The Cliffs, lrge 2 bdrm, 2 bath, corner unit, granite counter tops. $1100 pm incl util., avail immed. 250-307-3130.

Very Quiet Secure Building Super large & bright. 1 bdrm totally reno’d, new appliances.

Very clean. 250-545-8985

Commercial/ Industrial 650sqft &/or 1100sqft or 1700 sqft total. downtown across from Parkade. util/incl. Avail imm. price neg. 250-260-3196 Clean, bright 10ft ceiling 2nd floor warehouse space & office space avail March 1st consisting of 2 = 17x14 spaces that could be offices along with one section of warehouse space 80x20 with adjoining space 92x20. There are 2 entrances as well as overhead door which provides easy access.

Rent is negotiable depending on space & need. We are located at the north end of Swan Lake at 8105 Highland Place. There is a caretakers suite on location. Contact Jim Raymond at 250-306-4556 or jim@betterthanevertools.com 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.

Shop from home!

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 BEDROOM 3608 - 25th Avenue, Vernon $845/month + utilities W/D, Fridge & Stove Included No Pets • No Smoking Available February 1st Separate Entrance • Private Yard

250-558-9696 1/2 duplex, 2bdrm up $695.

2bdrm bsmnt suite $595. laundry, prkg. Near school/bus stop. Avail now 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.

2 Bdrm, 1 bath, bright clean, 1/2 Duplex, in family neighborhood, W/D h/u, N/S, small pet upon approval, Ref Req, $875.

250-307-4883 2bdrm duplex up. F/S, Avail now. $900/mo util incl. 4210B 34th St. 250-306-3809.

2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. immed $875/mo. +util.

250-545-4461 250-503-7296 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmn’t, parking, Feb 1, Lumby, $1200/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 4-plex, new paint, carpets, f/s, w/d, a/c, 2 decks, carport, storage, n/s,n/p, RR. $950. Feb.1. 250-545-6619.

3bdrm level entry, Lower Mission Hill, $795 +util. Avail. imm. Evenings(250)545-7512 3bdrm, W/D, N/S, N/P, Ref’s a must, $900/mo. + hydro. avail. immed. (250)938-3101 Clean, newly painted, 3-bdrm 1-bath, cat ok, n/s, $925/mo + util, (250)558-0969, 938-1957 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.

LOWER EastHill, rare vacancy, bright, cozy, maintained, 2bdrm SxS, appl, fenced yard, parking, responsible mature adults, NS/NP. $775/mo. 250549-2225. 250-938-1101.

Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm, f/s, n/s, cat ok, 15/20 min. to Armstrong/Vernon $800/mo. 250-379-2665.

3bdrm mobile home trailer w/edition, quiet country setting, F/S, F/P, RR, $650/mo. +util. 250-260-3490 IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon GARAGE 2 bd., 2 bath, great views, FS, DW, W/D, enclosed garage.

Available Immed. $850/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. 3 BDRM CONDO Laminate floors throughout, FS, DW, ground floor, quiet, good location.

Available Immed. $900/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F.S., D/W, AC, laundry H.U., close to Kal Beach & Vernon Golf.

Available Immed. $800/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Bachelor apartment, close to grocery, on bus route, covered parking, summer swimming pool, on-site laundry.

Available Immed. $525/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new carpets & paint.

Available Immed. $775/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. NEARLY NEW - THE ROCK 3 bdrm townhouse, stainless steel appliances, F.S., D/W, W.D., central air, family welcome.

Available immediately. $1195/mo. + H2O. Sorry, NS, NP. 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. NEAR FULTON 2 + 1 bdrm home, totally finished, 2 bath, FS, D/W, WD, garage, private yard & sundeck. Quiet neighborhood.

Available February 1. $1200/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. COLDSTREAM EXEC FURNISHED Awesome, 3 bdrm home in Long Lake Estates, Juniper Dr., peaceful, quiet neighborhood, great lake view, close to lake access, fully furnished. Just bring your clothes.

Available Immed. $1400/mo. utilities included.

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, priv country setting, cat ok, reduced $650/mo. Free util & high spd internet. Senior discount. 250-550-3977 2427 15 St. 2 bed bsmn’t near school, $595 incl/util. 250-5457618 or 250-306-0864 2 bdrm, approx 1100 sq.ft., gas in floor heating, f/s, w/d, n/s,n/p, avail now. $900 + util.

250-260-6051.

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, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS avail immed., R.R., $875/mo +util. 250-558-8226.

3bdrm, 2bath, main floor, wood flooring, large yard. $900 +util. 250-307-1546

3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3-bdrm, East Hill, n/s, n/p, $1500/mo + util, Avail Immed (250)558-5459 3bdrm Home, avail Feb.1 in Whitevale, $900/mo., with option to lease 700sqft of attached commercial space.

250-542-4494 3bdrm house with basement suite for rent in Enderby. $1600/mo. 250-838-6630 4bdrm 2bath Mission Hill.

Reno’d. Shared laundry. N/S, N/P. RR. Feb 1. $1200 + utils & DD. 250-308-6111 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now.

250-869-9788 5bdrm house, North BX, avail. immed, N/S, N/P. $1600 + Hydro. Also 1bdrm bsmnt ste, $400/mo +utils (250)558-2988 ARMSTRONG, Newly renovated 1 bedroom 1 bath cabin on North Grandview Flats.

New appliances F/S,W/D. NP, NS. $800/mo. plus D.D. and utilities. 250-546-9974 HARWOOD area 3 bdrm, 1 bath. $1050+utilities. call Kerri 250-549-1895.

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Modular Homes 3bdrm, 2bath, at Louis Estate, lakeshore access, $800/mo.

DD- $400. 250-549-1618

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250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite in complex.

Shared washrooms, all utilities including cable TV. $550 • 1 bdrm apartment in Mountain View in city center. F&S, stall parking, in-building laundry. $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 • 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 EAST HILL - 5 bdrm house avail Feb/01 3 upper + 2 lower inlaw suite + separate entrance. Fenced garden, 4 prkg spcs. $1550 + util. call 604-688-0830 montizambert@telus.net Lower Easthill 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, spacious, deck, clean, NP NS, $1000. Avail now.

(250)503-7523 Lumby, 3bdrm house, downtown, N/P. Refs Req. N/S, No Pets, $1100. 250-547-9659 OKANAGAN LAKESHORE home Adventure Bay. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 sq ft. $1500, All appliances. Call 250-542-3512 after 5:30 Okanagan Landing Home, in-town. 2bdrm, 1000sq.ft. plus basement, 2bath, hardwood, granite, gas F/P, A/C, stainless appl., incl. DW, W/D, heated lrge garage. ZERO smoking inside or out. N/P. $1550/mo. lg yard, mowing incl. 250-503-2227. Not 4 sale.

RENT-TO-OWN: 4 br Vernon homes from $1600/mo with $5k down 250-309-2565 VERNON 4 br Home for Rent w/d/f/s central location $1400/ mo 250-309-2565 VERNON Avail Feb 1, 2 bdrm, 900sq ft, quiet street. F/S, W/D, close to dwntwn. N/S, small pet negot. $900mo 250707-0573

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1bdrm & 2bdrm motel room, weekly or monthly. Avail now.

Nice & clean. 250-545-2221.

Big room for rent, 5 big windows, W/I/closet, $500 incl utils. Must see. (250)260-3379

Brand New 2bdrm, East Hill.

Util & cable incl N/S $1095/mo 250-503-8909 / 250-558-1150 Brand new Exquisite 2-BR Walkout Foothills Vernon. 10 min to town. View of city 2 lakes. NS NP WD FS. Ref. and credit check req. 1 parking space at house. $1200/mth.

No pics-under construction.

Feb 1 or 15. Alison 250-5504373 alicoupe@hotmail.com Bright, 2bdrm, n/s in/out, n/p, laundry, Middleton $875/mo. incl/util. 250-542-8896 BRIGHT, GROUND level 1 bedroom suite. Great views.

Sep. entrance. Full kitchen.

Laundry.

Avail. immed. $700/m incl. util. N/S sm. pet negot. 250-306-3273 BX-area, 6393-B L&A Rd. Vernon, 2bdrm, 1bath, f/s, w/d, ns/np, extra storage, $750/mo. util/incl. Feb 1. 250-869-7373 Close to Fulton/Ellison school, big 2bdrm, 5appl, $900/mo. + 40% utils, ns/np. Avail immed.

250-542-1155 EAST Hill, new 2-bdrm, n/s, n/p, no/parties, on bus route.

Avail now. (250)938-1820 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, covered patio $750 250-503-3882 Newly remodeled cozy 1bdrm suite in East Hill, private level entry, w/d, gas f/p, utils incl. n/s, n/p, $700. 250-549-1626 Really nice 2bdrm 1bath suite, laundry, bus route, cat ok, $800 util.incl. avail. 1-250-7070604 Studio daylight suite, w/newly reno’d bathroom, incl/util. $700 avail. Feb 1. 250-545-7530

Avail immed, spacious, adult oriented, 4bdr, 2 bath suite, f/s, d/w, w/d, util, cable, internet incl.,a/c. n/s, n/p, d.d.$1200. 250-308-8461

Suites, Upper

CANOPIES 2008 GMC/Chev 5’8” Canopy $175. 98 Dodge Long Box Canopy $595.

94 Dodge Long Box $395.

99 Ford Long Box $295. 8 foot white canopy $495. 90 Mazda canopy $195. 250-545-2206

Senior Assisted Living SENIOR HOME SHARING from $595, 250-768-9158.

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Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util.

N/P, furniture, cable. 250-5490644 1-bdrm, no parties, NS, NP, util. & internet incl. $450/mo.

250-309-2724 Good location, bus, quiet, util, internet, refs, n/s, n/drugs, neg rent. 250-549-7418 / 307-9407 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

Suites, Lower 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 + den, 9 yrs old, f/p, 5-appl, n/s, n/p, avail Feb 15 or Mar 1. $775 incl util. 250260-3523.

1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $825 util. cable & internet incl. avail.

Feb 1 or 15. 250-550-4536 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1bdrm, sep. entry, ground level, nice & clean, avail imm. $600incl/util.NP.250-309-5675 2BD, Enderby, newer large, open, view, incl. utils, laundry rm, must see. $1095/mo.

(250)503-6533 2bdrm, 1-bath, bsmt suite.

Great location, large rooms, sep/W/D. $800 250-215-4564.

2 bdrm, avail immed, f/s, d/w, shared laundry,n/p,$700 + util.

250-558-3357.

2bdrm Bella Vista w/d, f/s, quiet single or couple pref. DD & RR. avail. Feb 1. $800/mo. util/incl. 250-546-0390 after 6 2bdrm, East Hill area, f/s, w/d, ns, np, DD & ref’s req. avail.

Feb 1. $800/mo. 250-3069909, 250-306-0815 2bdrm, kitchen, livingroom, full bath, new bsmn’t, level entry, close to Fulton/Ellison school, util/incl. 250-307-8009 2 BDRM, newly reno’d, level entry, bright, laundry/storage, parking spot, central, NS/NP, $900 inc utl. 250-503-8451 2bdrm + storage rm, newly reno’d, daylight suite, rural setting, lakeview, n/s, n/p. incl/util cable, internet, laundry, $950.

Avail. Feb 1. 250-306-9590 2bdrm suite, f/p, clean, quiet, nice area, lakeview, responsible & decent tenants, reasonable rent. Easy yard work will lower rent. (250)545-9067 2br bright bsmn’t suite, 6appls. parking, NP, NS, $1100/mo util/incl except cable & phone. +DD. (250)542-9107 3bdrm, modern, daylight suite.

Incl; in-floor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468.

40th Ave. large bright 2 bdrm, upper unit, fenced yard, parking, avail. immed. $800. incls. util. 250-558-6596 Armstrong,nice 1 or 2 bdrm suite, w/private ent, parking, laundry, n/s,n/p,mature single or couple pref., incl util, $750$850. 250-546-4052 after 6pm

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Industrial Zoned 3000sq. ft. shop by Squires Pub. Hwy. access, automotive, warehouse, manufacturing or retail. 3 phase power, overhead crane. Shop, office space, shared secured compound, attached bachelor suite also available. (250) 309-1925.

6 bdrm 5 bath house with suite $1950+util 5000 Valleyview Pl includes fr st dw avail Dec 4 bdrm 2.5 bath house with suite $1425+util 3830 15th Avenue incl appl avail 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 $1000+util 5862 Bella Vista Road incl fr st Avail Jan CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 / DAN IRVINE 250-549-0119 See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon

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1bdrm, lakeshore, gorgeous top floor, 1200sq.ft.$939/mo.+ 1/3 util n/p,n/s. 250-308-1917 1Bdrm, main level, bright, clean, near Kal Beach, private entry, parking, storage, AC, util/incl’d. NS/NP. $650 + D.D. Avail immed. 1-403-286-2510 2bdrm, 2bath, large, bright, open suite, Bella Vista area, $925/mo. incl. hydro. NP/NS. RR. 250-540-1011 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 (250)938-4529 3bdrm for right person, $900 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail immed. 250-549-5054.

3 BDRM Utilities incl. Clean, quiet, W/D/F/S, upper floor, garden area, NS, $1100/mo, 250-545-1496.

ARMSTRONG - 2 Bedrm Upper Suite $880. Incls Util.

Bright & Spacious. New Kit w HWF, pantry, F, S & DW. Gas FP. Lge Balcny. Prvt Entr & Pkg. Shrd W&D & Lge fncd yrd on Quiet St. NS, NP, DD, RR. 250-546-9019 or 250-3095427

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ENDERBY -1bdrm suite/cabin, incl. util., sat. TV, internet, furnished $750. 250-558-9171 Nearly new, East Hill 2 2-bdrm suites, incl laundry, cable, internet, util, deck, $875/$925.

Avail now. ns, np, (250)5427806

Townhouses 2bdrm lrg twnhse, Vernon, quiet crnr unit, main flr, window covering, lrg balcony, A/C. Free 1/2mo rent. Avail Feb1. $795. 250-769-0626 3BDRM, 1.5 bath in quiet complex, laminate floors, own laundry, semi-private yard, no smoking. Avail. Mar 1, $1000 +DD. 250-260-0442.

OK LANDING New 3 bdrm 3 bath townhouse in Sierra Gardens. 1800 sq ft. asking $1500 per month. 403-966-5534 VERNON 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom 2 level townhouse for rent in downtown . private yard. available February 1 $1100/mo Call Claudia 250549-3644 or 604-254-1049 7-4200 Alexis Park Drive rogervis@shaw.ca

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts 4-16” Rims Dodge Van $195.

4-winter tires, 225-60-16, set new. 250-308-8999 4 205/55/16 Nokias winters, $250. Geno 250-503-1080.

FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 Leer Truck canopy for Ford F350 2010-2011. 6’6” box, Ingot Silver with bonus Thule roofrack for kayaks, etc. $1200 obo. 250-547-9331 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty.

250-542-2685.

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994.

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Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic 1986 Dodge Ram Charger 318, V8, 4x4, winch, 33” tires, good cond, propane, 245,000 km. $4900 obo. 250-307-2545 1992 Oldsmobile 98, 150Kkm, excellent shape, senior driven. $2,200 obo. (250)763-1598

Cars - Sports & Imports 2001 Volvo, station wagon, V40/20T, 110,000kms, like new inside/out, $7,500. 250546-8027.

Recreational/Sale 2001 Citation Supreme 32 RLS 5th wheel, 4 season w/solar, exc. cond. $27,500.

250-371-7197

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Cindy. in/out (250)859-9584 BEACH BUNNIES Opening Soon!

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Ultra modern sexy decor Large jacuzzi room Large stagroom with pole Spacious rooms throughout Showers in most rooms Extremely private location www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 BRAND new to this. 19yrs.

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Snowmobiles 2000 Polaris 800 RMK, Rocky Mtn King, 144” track, low kms, exc cond.,$2500. obo. 250542-9691.

Trucks & Vans 1995 Dodge, diesel 2500, ext. cab, l/box, auto, 2wd, PL, PW, A/C, 268Kkm, canopy $7,500.

(250)546-6027, (250)550-7230 2004 Chev 2500 standard cab, $5750 obo. 1101 Kal Lake Rd. 250-549-1945 2004 Chev 3500 ext cab., single rear wheel, 4x4, auto, looks & runs excellent, remote starter, 200kms. $11,200. 250307-0002.

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Legal Notices “By virtue of Elephant Storage Centre, it intends to dispose of the personal effects of the following individual for the amount stated: Brian Breen $276.64. The chattels may be viewed at 6136 Okanagan Avenue 14 days from this date. All written bids may be submitted to Elephant Storage Centre, 549-2255.”

Notice to Creditors and Others Re:The Estate of RAYMOND ANTHONY GADBOIS, a.k.a.

Raymond Joseph Antoine Gadbois, deceased formerly of 3909-17 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 7N7. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of RAYMOND ANTHONY GABOIS are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor of the Estate c/o Friesen & Epp, 5660 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC, V6M 3Y3 on or before February 28, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

SECURE SELF STORAGE 4325 25 Ave. Vernon intends to dispose of the following household and personal belongings of Sherry Stephens for the amount of $1090.96.

Items will be sold on Feb 9/2011 to recover storage costs and any additional costs.

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throug Those looking forward to the reopening not being open on of the Penticton Public Library on Sundays will have to wait until the new year, however, Sundays this fall. the service will then operate from January We feel it would be through April.

For the last 20 years the facility had he best bang for our the been offering limited Sunday openings, withdollar if we could drawing the service only in the warmer months. open in January.”

However this year, dealing with rising costs and a budget frozen by city coun— Library board chair Al Kidd the cil at the 2009 amount of $934,719, to not library’s governing board decided Kidd said that currently there is no room an resume Sunday operation in October in of in the budget for the $2,700, but that 2010 he shortfall budget a attempt to make up nextt year there will be. around $4,000.

“We have gone through the pain of not Library board chair Al Kidd pointed out open on Sundays this fall,” said Kidd. ng being create to forced was board the 2010 that in “Wee feel it would be the best bang for our $22,000 in saving in order to meet the stagar if we could open in January.” to dollar nant budget and that in 2011 they expect Using the money, the library would be find an additional $31,000 in savings. n on Sundays until April, at which point “We have agonized over the Sunday deci- open it would stop for the summer. The board sion for some time and we just can’t change would uld then have to find more money or once the way the reality is. There is no money and again ain consider not reopening on Sundays in we have no money for next year,” said Kidd. October. tober.

“We felt that Sunday closure had the least “I can’t predict the way things are going, affect on our clientele and on our core service no butt to be honest, that is where we stand,” said ... So, that is what we went with. We had dd. “I would like to look after this winter Kidd. alternative, we felt.” right now and deal with next fall ssion session council It was a decision that some on hen we get there.” when questioned, particularly Coun. John Vassilaki, Vassilaki said he liked the idea. who pushed a motion, eventually approved really happy to hear what you am “I addian with up come the Nov. 1, that the city on aree bringing forward today and at least and tional $2,500 to keep the facility open inter session will be open on Sundays winter Sundays until 2011. at is what I wanted,” he said. “Concerning Speaking before council Monday night, that ext fall, I will be bringing a motion forward next Kidd proposed an alternate utilization for the again what gain during budget deliberations to see money. can do about next fall or make it a year “What we would like to do, with your wee situation where every year somehow ound round OK, is to take that ($2,500), add $2,700 ourin we will come up with the funds to take care selves and open Sunday service starting David Sim off Sunday openings.” pso January,” he said. steady flo n gets ready to rig up anoth w of boats Okanagan Lakesail over the marin er sailboat to be a and on to lift trailers at ed out of the water CORY BIALECKI/MORNIN the Verno G n Yacht Clu for winter storage STAR b Saturday. as a

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An eque hang-ups strian cen difficult tre could Okanaga were,” said Ed time get have n Equestr Woolley, ting out Both the ian Socie of the gat a dent. ty presie. and the Ag B.C. Lottery Co “Unless rporation ricultura l Land Co are reluc the ALR, we can resolve iss tan mm it would ues with would inc t to support a fac ission feasib be ha rd ilit ility that lude a rac to y study. ing. That e We need justify a means the track and gam- put it (facility a place ) even if Regiona North Ok it’s feasib l Di a study sho to le.” won’t lik strict, which me anagan ws Woolley ely fund ets today, believes a feasibilit pursue sho uld the the matte y study to include next ste r further. loo p sites on margina king at potentia l farm lan l “There’s erty that d or pro no sen spending is alread pse y develop a bunch “It’s not ed money if more . the end it’s not go cess,” he be succes said of the of the proing to sfu the two letters fro tor Wayn l,” said direcgovernm m ent age e Lip Woolley “We sho pert. is waitin ncies. how NO a full stu uldn’t go into RD direct g to see dy.” ors react the posit ions taken to Back in and BC by the AL Septemb LC NORD Wayne C er, de Lippert co-opera and whether the commit cided not to te with the y to soc “There’s until it he a $55,000 feasib the possi iety. ility study ard wheth regional bility the approve dis er the ALC trict or som viduals cou a facility ld latch e ind on 100 acr would they Agricult ion to thi ural Land did the es in the s Reserve. asked if wash the ir due diligence and say BCLC wa it would ir hands and then s endorse gaming of it.”

If a site a proposed centre In a letter . equestrian can’t be found to for cen the ALC ch tre, the an regional air society district, suggested that states tha person Richard has the t conver Bullock Track be redeve existing Kin Ra sion of land to ce loped to racing an prime far ho allow d exp m rea consisten rse racing facilit tional act anded communit for ies is no t with the ivi y t recties. to preser agency’s Lippert ve far mandate “Alterna m land. sider tha says he’s willin g to con t option. tunity to tely, there may “I be oppo utilize po r- an don’t like to clo ALR for orer lan yone bu se the do such fac d in t the or on ilities for racing compromi to be via sed by pre , or land that is it needs help,” opment, ble he -existing sources ” he said. such as gam said of reven develue In terms ing.

“It could stay to a 2006 of gaming, the BC LC refers viability would there at Kin, bu t the Okanaga study in the Th be in qu NORD estion n. ompson“The stu own Kin and the City of .” dy indica Race Tra market ck and the Vernon must lea ted suffic demand ve the pro ient society does no ly exist perty by t current- this year. to the end a commu warrant the ad of The societ dition of nit y Vernon/A y gaming cen tre in the the city to cou has taken NORD rmstron g rt, claim and Schiewe, activities ing vice-pres area,” said Darry equestrian were guara ident of l of tra communit nte cas ed ck inos y gam wh wa Equestrian ing, in a letter and 1964 for s turned over to en most . the city in free. propone appointed nts are The soc disiety also position but not surprised ignore claim of the AL C and BC by the als. d an agreement for s NORD “We kn LC. lease ren ew where ewthe poten A tentat tial Jun ive court date is e 2011. set for

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