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Olivia Sawka (above), a Silver Star Elementary School Grade 4 student, shows perfect curling form Tuesday during the Jam Can Curling event at the Vernon Recreation Complex’s Centennial Rink. Below, Justin Moore, a Beairsto Elementary School Grade 5 student, displays his skill during the Vernon Winter Carnival event.

The defence went on the offensive during the Supreme Court trial of a former Vernon teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with one of her students. G. Jack Harris, the lawyer for the accused, Deborah Louise Ashton, attacked the credibility of the accuser, now 21, during two days of gruelling cross-examination Tuesday and Wednesday at the Vernon Court House. The alleged relationship, according to the accuser, took place when he was in Grade 7 when Ashton was a teacher, vice-principal and basketball coach at his school, and carried on for more than a year until the accuser turned 14 on Jan. 31, 2004, when he was then in high school. Harris questioned the accuser’s claim of having sex with Ashton “every second or every third day,� saying that if he did the math correctly, that would result in more than 200 sexual encounters with Ashton, and that the dalliances were made up to insult and embarrass his client. “I’m going to suggest, sir, that if you had sex with Ms. Ashton 212 times in two years, somebody would have seen you,� said Harris. “Tiger Woods is a millionaire and he got caught.� “Maybe if I had texted her we would have got caught,� replied the accuser. “You’re saying you had sex 212 times in two years. True?� asked Harris. “I think so,� replied the accuser, who looked confused throughout Harris’s cross examination as he tried to remember dates and events, often resting his head against his hand in the witness box. Harris called into question the accuser’s accounts of trips to the movies with Ashton and other friends. On one occasion, the accuser had said that Ashton had taken his hand after tapping her on her shoulder and held it under his jacket. This happened after the accuser testified she had told him to stop tapping her earlier during the movie. “I’m going to suggest it was the hand-tapping on her shoulder that was bothering her, so she took your hand and held it down on the armrest, to stop you from bothering her,� said Harris. “She held my hand to stop me?� asked the accuser. “That’s not what I remember.� Harris disputed the accuser’s versions and timelines of different events, saying his story changed from the statement he gave to police to the testimony he gave under oath. That included having sex in his own home with Ashton with his brother sleeping a foot

away, to having sex in her parent’s home on a trip to Vancouver, and to an alleged sexual encounter at Kal Lake Provincial Park, where the accuser said there were campers around. “I’m suggesting to you, sir, that there is no camping at Kal Park,� said Harris. “I don’t remember,� said the accuser. “You can’t recall it because it didn’t happen. I’m probably correct, aren’t I?� asked the lawyer. “No,� replied the accuser. Harris refuted the accuser’s claim that the pair had been caught in a kiss in his home by Ashton’s daughter, who, according to the accuser, “said nothing.� “I am suggesting that no such kiss took place because the daughter, a strong-willed, out-going person who you knew from her having been in your house, having played basketball with her, would have become unglued if she saw that,� said Harris. “I don’t remember,� said the accuser. Harris showed the accuser several pages of written testimonials from a yearbook at the school, pages from students who called Ashton “the best and coolest teacher ever,� and “the best teacher in the world.� “I believe all of the students thought that about her,� said the accuser. “They thought she was the best teacher in the world.� Ashton is facing three counts of sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 14 and invitation to sexual touching under 14. She pleaded not guilty at the start of trial to all counts. Judge S. James Shabbits of Nanaimo stated to the eight-woman, four-man jury on Wednesday that the trial would not wrap up Friday, as had been anticipated by Crown counsel Neil Flanagan of Kamloops. Due to scheduling conflicts Monday, Ashton’s trial will resume Tuesday morning in Vernon Supreme Court.

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Expanded lake access could be moving ahead in Greater Vernon later this year. The North Okanagan Regional District is considering improvements to 10 Lakeshore Road properties so people can enjoy Okanagan Lake. “It will make quite a difference,” said Al McNiven, parks and recreation general manager, of increased access. “It would provide a greenway along the water.” NORD has owned many of the sites for years, but action is just being taken now to upgrade them. “We have enough properties adjacent to each other that it makes sense to begin enhance-

ments,” said McNiven. All of the properties have 50-foot frontages along the lake. The proposed work includes the removing of dangerous trees, rough grading, installation of a wood rail fence, signage, log benches, planting willow trees and seeding for lawn. “Park development will also be consistent

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Opposition forces snub prison tour RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Opponents to a proposed prison in Lumby are under scrutiny after a tour of a correctional facility drew a poor crowd. On Wednesday, four politicians and four residents toured the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, less than the eight to 12 that had been expected. “The whole point was to educate people about the facility,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. Acton says he was disappointed that members of Lumby Concerned Citizens, which opposes a jail, did not go on the tour. “It tells me people don’t want change,” he said. “If they go there (KRCC), they will know there are no security issues. It doesn’t matter what I say or do, or the government says or does, some people don’t want it.” Lumby Concerned Citizens defends not going on the trip. “We didn’t think we could learn much from going to KRCC,”

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Lumby residents visited Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre Wednesday. said spokesperson Paul Fisher. “There are so many concerns I’m not sure they can be alleviated. What is the nature of the people in there, how many will there be, what’s the impact on water and sewer? What will happen with the garbage?” Among the residents that toured KRCC was Tory Tung, Lumby Bottle Bin owner. “All of the questions I had were answered about security,” he said. “I asked about how may had escaped and in 22 years, there’s never been anyone.”

potential Lumby prison could include people responsible for everything from robbery to murder. “With some of them, every time they move, they have shackles on. Some are in solitary confinement until they go to court,” said Acton. A stop was also made

As for inmates completing their sentences, Tung doesn’t believe they will hang around Lumby. “They escort them out and send them to where ever they came from,” he said. As a remand centre for inmates awaiting court appearances, a

at an elementary school near KRCC. “There’s no extra security at the school. Kids are running everywhere just like any other school. They feel very safe,” said Acton. The tour reinforced Acton’s view that a prison could create jobs for Lumby residents. “There are lots of young people working there in every position you can imagine. There’s contractors for cable TV,” he said.

Tung insists there is a need to expand the economy and bring new opportunities to town. “In the last six years, my taxes have gone up significantly and I can’t afford much more,” he said. “If we don’t get a broader tax base, we can’t support the services we have.” Lumby residents will go to the polls April 30 to determine if they want to pursue a correctional facility.

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ost men do it, and most men loathe it. I’m not exactly sure why that is the case with shaving, but you hear guys grumble about it all the time. Part of me wants to believe it’s a machismo thing. If they bemoan shaving, it indirectly implies they are able to grow a healthy beard, moustache, pork chop sideburns or goatee (style options are limitless, not all are recommended) without having to brag about it. Then again, that is probably just me being jealous. I’m lucky if I have to break out the razor more than twice a week. It took the entire month of Movember for me to produce something that Graeme Corbett resembled anything close to a moustache. Our toque-wearing photographer, Cory Bialecki, had handlebars within a week. I do get the practical side of the matter – shaving can be a hassle, especially if you are someone who has to drag a razor across your face daily. Every time you shave, you run the risk of nicks, cuts and razor burn. If you’re like me, you get a stern talking to any time you leave whiskers in the sink. Let’s not forget about the cost of shaving. Replacement cartridges in those supposed smooth-gliding, five-bladed power razors can be as much as $5 per, and you’re lucky to get a month’s use out of one. Even less if your facial hair grows like a Brillo Pad. High-end electric razors can be in excess of $200, and while I have never used one, they seem a little excessive. Disposable razors are cheap, but they also feel cheap and don’t last. And they create more waste than most other options. If you can relate to any of this, I have a cost-

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A year ago at this time, Okanagan orchardists were bleeding red ink because the cost of production outstripped the price of apples. Government was urged to help, but nothing of substance ever materialized. Now, the situation is even more critical as the cost of growing apples is almost double what farmers pocket (22 cents compared to 12.6 cents a pound). With little capital readily at hand, it may be difficult for some growers to prepare this year’s crop. Some may just pull out their trees and walk away. And that would be devastating for the Okanagan, particularly because of the $200 million the tree fruit sector pumps into the economy. Farmers purchase equipment, supplies and trucks, but they also shop in local stores, eat in restaurants, donate to charities and pay taxes. Also consider what the Okanagan would look like without those lush, green orchards. It would be easy to write orchardists’ demands off as a bail-out or subsidy but that is too simplistic of a view. Given that the Agricultural Land Reserve restricts activities on private property — it cannot be used for non-farm uses — the government is obligated to fulfill the commitment it made in 1974 to provide support programs for farmers. Unfortunately, decades of indifference have undermined those programs. Bureaucracy also allows foreign fruit to be dumped in Canada, creating a lopsided playing field. At a time when food security is increasingly important for many people, locally grown fruit should be a priority, But if action doesn’t occur soon, there may be nothing left to save.


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EDITOR: GLENN MITCHELL

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would like to voice my opinion regarding the proposed remand centre in Lumby. I have heard and read many comments about the remand centre, both positive and negative. All these comments are pure conjecture. No one knows for sure one way or another of what the implications of a remand centre will be. My councillor, Janet Green, contacted my wife and I on two separate occasions to get our opinion on the proposed remand centre. As far as I am concerned, she has contacted her constituents and is acting on their behalf (as is the democratic way of doing things). I have heard grumblings from many people who live in the surrounding areas that they should

have a say in this decision. The citizens of Lumby, who pay the taxes directly to Lumby, are responsible for any capital costs incurred by this decision and therefore, it’s up to the people of Lumby to decide. I come from the Drumheller Valley in Alberta which has a medium-security prison. We had all the

FORGET ABOUT IT Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton has stated publicly that Lumby welcomes a prison because it would be a boon to that village, where jobs are scarce since the closure of the mills there. In his one statement Mayor Acton has attempted to promote two falsehoods. The first is that the village is fairly unanimous in "welcoming" a jail. Many residents are completely opposed to a jail and some recent numbers show these may in fact be a majority in the neighbourhood of 60 per cent. Secondly, Lumby is doing very well and has not been dependent on the forest industry for over a decade. Lumby has a diversified economy that includes small business and tourism. Its demographics show a steady rise in families with children, as well as retired or independently wealthy adults. Lumby's building boom shows homes of larger than average size, and jobs are being created at a faster rate than many throughout the province. Between 2001 and 2006 the total labour force grew by 26.2 per cent compared to 8.1 per cent in the rest of the province. In that same period the value of an average home in Lumby increased 101 per cent compared to 81.5 cent for the province. Instead of giving the impression that Lumby is a depressed town whose only hope is to become a jail town, Mayor Acton should listen to some of the excellent and realistic ideas given by residents during the last economic meeting, which he himself called. Lumby is one of the best small communities in B.C. and one wonders why anyone, let alone an elected council, would want to ruin it by turning it

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same arguments then as I hear today. The prison there was built, and as a result (for example) the little hamlet of Nacmine (three miles west of Drumheller) received water, sewer and gas service which resulted in a building boom in Nacmine, as well as the rest of the valley. The museum was built 18 years later. Drumheller

into an essentially one-industry prison town. Russ Collins JUNCTION FUNCTIONS We are writing to publicly acknowledge the many community supporters who, over the past year, helped us keep the doors to Teen Junction open. We often felt overwhelmed by the enthusiasm that emerged during the more challenging times. Businesses, service clubs and individuals hosted unique fundraisers, donated their time and their money to help us maintain the important services we provide to youth in the region. The list of supporters would fill this page. However, we’d like to acknowledge some notable contributors. The City of Vernon provided grants last year that bridged a six-month gap in gaming fund allocations. They kept us open and the mayor and council members have continued to encourage our drive for stable funding. The Vernon RCMP dedicated the proceeds of their golf tournament to our transition program which is now underway. Silver Star Rotary Club, who year after year provides funds for our food program, also volunteered their time to paint the centre – inside and out! Brian Martin and SunFM generously publicize our events and provide amazing experiences for our youth. The Morning Star writers and photographers have raised the community’s awareness of Teen Junction with regular stories and editorials about our kids, their lives and their need for a welcoming place. Recently, the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee voted unanimously to include Teen Junction in their 2011 budget. We are grateful to the representatives

is not known as a prison town but as a tourist attraction. There have been some escape attempts but the individuals did not stick around in the valley, instead they headed for Calgary or Edmonton, where they were eventually picked up. However, remember these escapes were from a longerterm incarceration facility. No one can deny that Lumby is in a downturn (due to the shutting down of the glass factory and many sawmills) and any positive growth would be a blessing. Lumby is such a beautiful little town which has the potential to be great. We must let our elected officials (who were elected to represent us) do their jobs to the best of their ability. Malcolm Farago

from Vernon, Coldstream, Areas B and C who were able to set aside their differences and find a way to stabilize our services. Their belief in the resilience and potential of the youth in this region will pay off in spades! We appreciate every volunteer hour, every donation and every word of encouragement and advice. For the board of directors, youth and staff at Teen Junction, it certainly is a Happy New Year! Debbie Schiller, Executive Director Michelle Freebairn, Youth Programs Coordinator THANK YOU As a social worker in our community I have the opportunity to meet with people at some of the toughest and challenging moments in their lives. Recently I connected with a family with a new infant who required weekly medical care for six to 12 weeks that is only offered at BC Children's Hospital. This treatment plan posed some challenges for them to arrive in Vancouver safely each week given the state of their vehicle along with the changing winter weather conditions. In search of ways to support this family, I approached Vernon Toyota, to explore the option of some support for this family and to help address the concerns for the safety of the vehicle. Without hesitation, Vernon Toyota jumped in and provided what was needed to allow this family to have a safe vehicle for these necessary trips. I would like to take this opportunity to send out a big thank you for their support to this family and one of our newest little community members. Niki Knight

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main break every couple of years,” she said. Mindnich says council didn’t take the increases lightly and she realizes higher utility costs may negatively impact some residents. “We sat there for six months paring things down while adding replacement reserves for equipment,” she said. Also on Monday, council adopted a bylaw that sets the fees for the collection and disposal of garbage. Under the bylaw, each household will pay $11 in 2011 for garbage pickup and $1.50 per refuse container over the container limit. Each residence will also pay $1.75 a month for the collection of recyclables.

The village has operated on Morning Star Staff a flat rate system for water for There’s no avoiding higher years, but a consumption-based utility rates in Lumby. rate has been implemented On Monday, council because of the instalunanimously adopted lation of meters. bylaws that increase the With the sanitary cost of water and sewer. sewer rates bylaw, “We don’t have much there will be a flat choice,” said Coun. Janet rate of $12 for sewer Green. and then a cost of “This provides us 40 cents per cubic with the financial reserve metre. to replace aging equipFor the average Lori Mindnich ment.” residence, the annuThe water rates bylaw al sewer bill will go includes a flat rate fee of $12 and from $171 to $247 a year. then 64 cents per cubic metre of Coun. Lori Mindnich insists water used. the village must ensure that The annual cost for the aver- infrastructure is maintained. age home will go from $240 to “Crews service fire hydrants $310 depending on how much and the bolts break off, and on water they use. Park Avenue, there is a water

Tickets break up parties, drug use RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Lumby staff were busy handing out tickets in parks last summer. The 2010 bylaw enforcement report indicates that complaints in parks and public places went from two in 2009 to 28 last year. “I dealt with some parties, general noise complaints, youth drinking, drugs and vandalism,” said Lee Elliott, bylaw enforcement officer, in a written report. “I partnered with the RCMP officer on shift most nights and the issues of teen drinking in the parks, Salmon Trail and downtown had almost disappeared by later summer.” On nights where there weren’t patrols, some vandalism occurred along the Salmon Trail. Mayor Kevin Acton isn’t concerned about the extent of illegal activities on public property. “We’re addressing it by educating the schools and students, and the Safe Communities Unit is doing a great job and being proactive,” he said. “We have also had lots of meetings with police.” Acton believes that some of the problems may be related to a lack of organized activities for local youth. “A lot of the incidents are related to kids doing shenanigans,” he said. Besides drugs and alcohol, a ticket was issued for public urination. Staff has also been monitoring alleged drug houses in the community. “We have been told by our lawyers that the controlled substance house on Maple Street has

been ordered to be demolished in the spring,” said Elliott. There is also a second controlled substance house on Grandview Avenue, which is posted under village bylaws and vacant. “The owners have done some work but failed their initial check by the environmental engineer and are currently working on his recommendations,” said Elliott.

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New fire chief answers call of duty in Enderby RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A new generation of leadership is underway at the Enderby Fire Department. Kevin Alstad is taking over as chief from Gerard Doorn while Travis Horsman replaces Dan Doran as deputy chief. “I’m excited about it,” said Alstad of his new duties. “It’s a really great hall and a great bunch of guys.” Alstad, who works

“I have some pretty big shoes to fill.” — Kevin Alstad at Central Hardware, has been with the volunteer department for 12 years. He has most recently been a captain and training officer. He says that one of his goals as chief will be to move ahead with the new operational guidelines for training.

Doorn has been chief for 15 years, and Alstad has nothing but praise for his dedication to the department and the community. “I have some pretty big shoes to fill,” said Alstad. “Gerard has taken the hall from a path

where it was not really going anywhere to where it is today.” Doorn has been a volunteer firefighter since the mid-1980s and he will continue to be part of the department despite stepping down as chief. “I still like firefighting,” he said, adding that he has complete confidence in Alstad and Horsman. “I need a little more personal time for my business and it’s time for some new guys

with new ideas.” Horsman has been with the department for six-and-a-half years, most recently as a captain. “I was kind of shocked when I was asked to be the deputy. I was not sure if I had enough experience,” he said. “Dan has held that position really well.

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something.” A recent survey that looks at physical health, social competence, emotional maturity, language and communication indicates that the percentage of Enderby children vulnerable to one or more of these developmental issues has gone from 26.8 in 2009 to 40 in 2010. While his challenge is only limited to council, Shipmaker is urging residents of the Enderby area to support the resource centre and local children. “I believe residents will really get behind it,” he said.

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Lawyers turn hat trick in broomball tourney After three days of broomball in downtown Vernon, the Allan Francis Pringle Chaos walked away with the championship trophy for the third year in a row. They were joined by the City Stew (City of Vernon office staff), Tolko and Davidson Lawyers in the semi-finals. “AFP Chaos battled Davidson Lawyers in their semi-final game, scoring one goal and winning 1-0 to seal their spot in the championship game,” said Holly Schmidt, with the Downtown Vernon Association. “The city office staff team was

able to outscore Tolko 1-0 in their semi-final game. “ After the official ball drop by a Winter Carnival jopo, the championship game got underway. Both the AFP Chaos and City Stew were there to win and the game stayed scoreless until the end of the first period when City Stew was able to score on the AFP Chaos goalie. “Shortly after the second period got underway, AFP Chaos came back with a goal to tie the game up,” said Schmidt. “With a 1-1 score at the end of the second period, the game went into sudden death overtime. AFP

Chaos was able to score within the first two minutes of overtime and won the championship game.” Fourteen teams participated in the Vernon Winter Carnival event sponsored by RBC and the DVA. They include Davidson Lawyers, KPMG, Meridian Rehabilitation Centre, Summit Environmental Consultants, The Morning Star, the Okanagan Science Centre, Allan Francis Pringle, City of Vernon office staff, Nixon Wenger, Century 21, Tolko, City of Vernon yards staff, BMO Bank of Montreal and Kindale Mainstreet Connection.

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A tradition of outdoor adventure is continuing for Enderby students. North Okanagan-Shuswap School District trustees have given approval in principle for M.V. Beattie Elementary’s Grade 7 students to go to Kananaskis, Alta. May 16 to 20. “For the last dozen years, students have been venturing to the Rocky Mountain YMCA to take part

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KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff

There was no Mystery, Alaska II for the Anchorage North Stars as they faced the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs Thursday morning at Civic Arena. In fact, the Mustangs may have actually played better than the New York Rangers did in the 1990 movie about a small town in Alaska whose amateur team gets to play the NHLers on national TV. It was 1-1 after 20 minutes before the Mustangs pumped up their offence and ambushed the North Stars 8-1 to open the 40th annual Vernon Coca-Cola Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Tournament. “They were pretty good,� said Anchorage captain Blake Halfpenny, 12, whose favourite NHLer is Alaskan Matt Carle of the Philadelphia Flyers. “They scored some nice goals. We can play with them for most of the game and then we fall apart, just like at home when we play Bantam teams. I think we can play better though.� Mustang captain Jagger Williamson, who has hands softer than Acme pillows, scored four times to jumpstart the Mustangs. He cut from the corner and went roof daddy on a sweet backhander with 35 seconds left in the second period, giving Vernon a 5-1 lead. “I thought it was going to miss the net,� smiled Williamson, who said the Mustang dressing room was jumping before game time. “This is a big tournament for everyone of these guys. We played as a team and probably had the best forecheck we’ve had all season. We also had lots of good passing.� Kaden Black bagged a pair for the Mustangs, while Connor Marritt earned 1+2 and Carson Gray also scored in support of Billy Cawthorn. Connor Johnston pocketed three assists. Things didn’t start well for towering Watkin Motors defenceman Noah Turanski, who had a nick in one of his skates. He missed a few shifts in the first period while assistant coach Joe Gourdine repaired the blade. “We passed the puck well,� said Turanski, who turned 13 on Wednesday. “It wasn’t really a physical game so we were able to move the puck around.� Forward Brett Lambert, the only Mustang who played on last year’s third-place team in this tournament, liked all facets of the Vernon game. “We were passing, shooting and going to the net, hitting and working hard, all things we talked about doing before the game,� said Lambert, 13. Sean Richards supplied 3+2 as the powerhouse St. Albert Sabres brushed back the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies 11-2 in other

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Anchorage North Stars' netminder Ronan Klancher attempts to snag a high puck as Watkin Motors Mustangs' Connor Johnston waits on the doorstep in the 40th Annual Coca-Cola Classic Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Tournament Thursday at the Civic Arena. Thursday morning play. There was loads of energy in the stands as intermediate classes from Silver Star and Alexis Park Elementary Schools brought signs and filled sections of the rink cheering for both teams. Craig Lacroix and Josh Mahura each scored twice for the Sabres, who got singles from Jacob Waldbillig, Connor Deighton, Ethan Marino and Scott MacDonald. Ryan Cox had five helpers. Drew Coughlin and Riley Condon replied for the Grizzlies.

Captain Parker Aucoin counted 5+2 as the Simons Valley Rebels of Calgary upended the Campbell River Tyees 12-5 Thursday afternoon. Joshua Berze and Brayden Dunn chipped in with two goals each for the Rebels. Darian Swift collected a deuce for the Tyees, who got singles from Sage Lim, Andy Stevens and Cory Bukauskas. The Mustangs faced the Grizzlies in Thursday night’s feature game. Vernon meets St. Albert today at 3 p.m. The semifinals go Saturday at 12:30 and 2:45 p.m.

Cotter unbeaten in provincial marathon KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Hometown favourite Jim Cotter was 7-0 but he definitely wasn’t taking the tourist route going into draw eight Thursday night in the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championships in Vernon. Former provincial winner Sean Geall of Langley – with shot rock – tried a single-raise takeout for a deuce but his attempt over curled and left Cotter with a steal of one for a 6-4 victory. Cotter has won four one-point games.

“It seems like the whole week we’ve had to grind out every win which I think is good for us,� said Cotter’s lead Rick Sawatsky, a 1994 VSS grad who played junior curling in Vernon. “We’re playing well, but there’s still room for improvement and we’re just trying to escalate our game going into the weekend hopefully.� Second Kevin Folk is a regular with Cotter and part-time super sub Ken Maskiewich is back for the provincials. “We’re a pretty laid-back bunch of guys and it’s pretty easy to fit in with us and we’re real lucky to have a guy like

Ken, just a phenomenal player and a really great guy to come in (from New Westminster) and help us out here.� Cotter, 36, faced defending champion Jeff Richard of Kelowna Thursday night. Richard was 6-1. “There are no easy ones with this field, for sure,� said Cotter, moments after beating Geall. “We just have to grind it out and we pulled it through. It (Geall’s final stone) was no gimme shot that’s for sure. It just came out a little tight and we happened to score a point there.�

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Vernon skip Jim Cotter leans into his broom to sweep a rock through the house in Canada Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship action Wednesday at the Vernon Curling Club. Cotter was 7-0 heading into Thursday night’s draw against Kimberley’s Tom Buchy.

Continued from A21 Cotter bounced Brent Pierce of New West 8-3 and iced clubmate Darren Heath 8-7 in an extra end on Wednesday. Cotter opened the 10-team field Tuesday by clipping Sean Yamada of New West 4-3 and brushing back Richard 5-4. Cotter faced Tom Buchy of Kimberley, a former Vernon junior, Thursday night, and finishes preliminary action this morning against clubmate Aron Herrick. The top two teams meet today at 2:30 p.m., while the thirdand fourth-place finishers play Saturday at noon. The winner from the 2:30 draw gets a bye to Sunday’s 3 p.m. final, while the loser plays the winner of 3 versus 4 Saurday at 7:30 p.m. The B.C. champion goes to the Tim Hortons Brier, March 5-13, at the John Labatt Centre in London, Ont. Neil Dangerfield of

Victoria was third at 5-2 after showing no respect for Richard in a 9-2 stuffing Thursday. Herrick, who has played some games with Cotter in the Baron Insurance Super League, was fourth at 4-3 and gunning for a playoff spot. The 39-year-old system operator with B.C. Hydro entered at the deadline, picked up third Tobin Senum and ruled the regionals in his former hometown of Kamloops.

“We knew we could play but to win four games straight at the regionals was a real surprise,� said Herrick, whose has Marc Fillion and Jason Wizniak running his front end. “When you haven’t practised, when you haven’t been in the trenches in a spiel all year, you just don’t know if you can endure it, but we played really well in Kamloops and we’re doing OK here as well.� Chasing Herrick for

the final playoff nugget Thursday were Heath, Yamada, Pierce and Buchy of Kimberley, all at 3-4. “We’re still in the hunt,� said Herrick, who has lived in Vernon since 2003. “We do control our own destiny because we play two of the top teams in our next two games, Jeff (Thursday night) and Jim tomorrow morning. If we can win one of those of two for sure, maybe it will get us into a tiebreaker,

but we’d love to win both and make sure we get in there.� Geall fell to 1-6 alongside Jason Clarke of Victoria, who bowed 10-7 to Pierce in Thursday’s noon draw. In other Thursday noon games, Heath doubled Buchy 6-3 and Yamada roughed up Herrick 8-2. In the Wednesday night draw, Dangerfield upended Herrick 9-5, Yamada outlasted Pierce 8-5, Buchy stopped Clarke 11-7

and Richard stoned Geall 8-2. Vernon ice maker Wayne Laface’s son Darin is playing lead with Geall. In Wednesday noon play, Buchy clipped Yamada 7-5, Herrick shaded Geall 7-6, Richard edged Heath 6-5 and Dangerfield knocked off Clarke 10-6. Herrick beat Clarke 6-5 and lost 9-8 to Buchy, while Heath iced Dangerfield 11-4 and fell 5-4 to Pierce in Tuesday action.

Speed to burn at Wesbild Morning Star Staff

Close to 80 entries are confirmed for the annual Vernon Speed Skating Club open meet Saturday at Wesbild Centre. Club president Pete Kapak says there are a dozen skaters ranked in the top-70 provincially, including Vernon’s Connie Kapak, who is No. 1 in the 11-year-old girls class. Vernon will be represented by 10 skaters with the competition going from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. There is no admission. This is the sixth year the meet will be held at Wesbild. “Vernon is known for its good ice and lots of records have been set at Wesbild,� said Kapak. “This will be a chance for skaters to qualify (meet a standard time) for the other top events left this season.�

The Vernon club has a record 35 skaters, including 17 minor hockey players using the speed skate workouts to improve their skills. “About a third of the hockey players have converted to speed skates which is good because most of the technical skills are designed for speed skates,� said Kapak. Connie Kapak, who turned 12 on Wednesday, qualified for last weekend’s nationals in Winnipeg but did not attend. She had missed several days of school for the provincials in Fort St. John. “Her time would have placed her fifth in Canada, comparing the (long track) Winnipeg results,� said Pete. The short track provincials go March 5-7 in Port Coquitlam, followed by the Western Canadian Championships, March 26-27, in Kelowna.

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From second rounder to second overall, Brodie MacDonald’s stock continues to rise in the world of lacrosse. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound netminder was selected second overall by the Langley Thunder at Western Lacrosse Association draft Tuesday night. Last fall, the Vernon product was chosen 19th overall by the Philadelphia Wings at the National Lacrosse League draft. MacDonald has yet to see action with the Wings, who are 3-3 so far this season.

A graduate of the Vernon Tigers junior B program, MacDonald, now 21, went on to play junior A with the Burnaby Lakers. He joined the Coquitlam Adanacs on their way to a Minto Cup national championship last season. The Burnaby Lakers took Adanacs grad Matt Beers first overall. They also picked up MacDonald’s goaltending partner Dan Lewis with the first pick of the third round. The Thunder chose another Tiger grad, the rugged Braidy Webb, in the 10th round (61st overall).

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It was a post-mortem that would make a coroner queasy. Vernon Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner sat in his office Thursday morning dissecting the previous night’s B.C. Hockey League contest between the Snakes and host Salmon Arm SilverBacks at the Sunwave Centre. He wasn’t even halfway through the video and he had already counted 25 Viper turnovers. Despite a three-goal, third-period rally, the Vipers fell 5-4, ending their regularseason series with the ‘Backs at a disappointing 1-6-0-1. Vernon (33-11-4-8) holds a six-point lead over the second-place Gorillas (35-172-0) in the Interior Conference race for a first-round playoff bye. “They have two games in hand, but it’s still in our hands. We have to make sure we’re heading in the right direction heading into playoffs,” said Ferner. The Vipers entertain the Merritt Centennials tonight at Wesbild Centre. The two clubs have ventured into overtime in three of their four previous meetings. Vernon hammered the 20-28-1-6 Cents 6-0 in their most recent encounter last month. The SilverBacks got off to a solid start Wednesday, taking a 2-0 lead into the first intermission on goals by Brett Knowles (27th goal) and Brad Reid (21st). The Vipers replied 35 seconds into the second frame after Salmon Arm netminder Kris Moore mishandled the puck, leaving hard-working Kyle Murphy (15th) with an open net. The Fair Haven, N.J. product

chipped in with a pair of assists. A trio of SilverBack goals by Devin Gannon (20th), Prince Albert Mintos grad Bryce Gervais (28th) and first star Reid (22nd) had the hosts up by four after 40 minutes. “They have too many older, experienced, talented players. You can’t turn the puck over,” said Ferner, who pulled netminder Kirby Halcrow (21 saves on 26 shots) after the second period. Blake Voth recorded five stops in relief. “The frustrating thing for me is we talk about these things. We understand there’s going to be mistakes, but when they’re not doing the things we ask them to do, that’s when I have concern.” Jayson Reardon, a Lumby native, set up Reid’s second goal with a cross-ice feed on a late second-period powerplay. “Both powerplays and PKs were pretty equal on the night. We just buried our chances more than they did theirs,” said Reardon. The 20-year-old blueliner believes the additions of Reid, acquired in December from Coquitlam, and BCHL scoring leader Mike Hammond (85 points), picked up at the trade deadline from Cowichan Valley, have helped Salmon Arm’s rise up the Interior standings in the second half. “Those two click together pretty good. It definitely gives us a solid top six,” said Reardon, who likes the way his team is looking heading down the stretch. Both Vernon and Salmon Arm are 8-2 in their last 10 games (both Viper losses were against the SilverBacks).

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Vernon Viper defenceman Stevie Weinstein (#24) and Salmon Arm SilverBack forward Cody Michelle battle for position in front of netminder Kirby Halcrow during BCHL action Wednesday night at the Sunwave Centre. The Gorillas weathered a third-period rally by Vernon to earn a 5-4 win. “It’s a big boost. Beating Vernon like that heading into playoffs is a big momentum builder for us,” added Reardon. The Snakes tried to make a game of it with three straight goals in the third period, starting with a Dylan Walchuk (22nd) powerplay strike midway through the frame. Defenceman Malcolm Lyles (eighth), following up on a Vernon rush, ripped a shot past Moore (25 saves) from the top of the circle at 12:42. Max Mowat (second) completed the offence at 16:33. “We let up a little bit. They started putting pressure on and we backed off,” said Reardon.

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Rhett Ballard scored five times as the M&K Ready-Mix Bruins bottled up the Kal Tire Knights 13-8 in Interior Hockey League action Wednesday night at Wesbild Centre. Jarret Watts supplied 2+7, while Chris Church counted 2+5 as the Bruins went to 12-13-0-1. Mike Tew added 2+2, while Don Malakoff and ageless checking specialist Les Butler had singles. Shawn Scott earned three helpers. Cody Watson and Curtis Summerfelt each collected 2+1 for the Knights, who trailed 7-6 at the break. Jake Stuchberry, with 1+3, Will Bester, Evan McAaulay and Tim Glaim also scored as the Knights dipped to 7-20-0-1. Mike Fochler provided 5+2 as the Aquatico Bay

Bar & Grill Sharks stormed the Blue Jay Concrete Hornets 9-4 Tuesday night at Civic Arena. Dallas Wolfpert, with 1+3, and Corey Wein, Pearse Wylie and Sam Pantaleo each with 1+2, rounded out the 12-11 Sharks’ attack. Justin Mann and Jesse Duss each had two helpers. Tim Hackman had 2+2 and Blair Fernley also scored twice for the 9-17 Buzz. The Royal LePage Whalers got 2+3 from Cory Nicholson in a 9-0 mauling of the Maroons. Kyle Johnson added 2+1 and Marc Bevan also bagged a pair for the 15-10-0-1 Whalers. Mike Burke pocketed 1+3, Mike Sutch had 1+2 and Jerry Reinhardt also scored. Bobby Nicholls and Steve Ushy each netted a pair of assists. James Scherck made 20 saves for the shutout.

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The Thompson Okanagan Belle AA’s bowed 5-2 to the Winnipeg Magic in Sunday’s bronzemedal game at the Voyageur Ringette Tournament in Winnipeg. Vernon’s Tralee Mazu, head coach, contributes faith and team confidence to the All-Stars’ success in Manitoba. “All the girls really stepped it up against some very strong teams,” said Mazu. Karli Mazu and Emily Ferguson scored for the Okanagan, who got a great showing from goalie Kirsten Wiltshire. The TORL All-Stars lost 8-3 to the Magic in their opener, getting goals from Mazu, Emily

Ferguson and Rylee English. Assists came from Gabby Maduck, Summer Jespersen and Paige Castle. The All-Stars then tied the Bonvital Angels 5-5 getting two goals each from Delanie Thorlakson and Maduck and a single from Ferguson. Mazu had two assists. Rylee English provided 2+1 as the All-Stars toppled the Eastman Flames 7-4. Lisa Weatherill, Lindsay MacLeod, Mazu, Ferguson and Thorlakson completed the offence. The Okanagan girls then tied the Fusion Outaouais of Quebec 4-4 with Mazu counting 2+1, and singles going to English and Maduck. Thorlakson earned two assists.

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Andre Lussier scored four times as the Aldergrove Bruins bounced the Denny’s Saints 8-6 in Sunday’s A final of the Vernon Think Red Bantam Rec Hockey Tournament at Civic Arena. The local Saints led 1-0 after one period with Chris Gallant connecting from Marcus Finn. It was 5-4 after two with Lussier getting the first four Bruin goals. Josh Lerbeck, Kristian Currie and Mitchell Cousins scored for the Saints. Nik Wasylyk and Lucas Colgan netted third-period goals for Denny’s, who are 26-4 on the year. Aldergrove goalie Cole Andrews made a handful of spectacular saves, including a glove stop on a wicked slapshot by game MVP and Saints’ captain Layne Greene from the point. Gallant, who took a spear to the groin early in the game, pocketed a pair of assists. Aldergrove spotted the Abbotsford Ice Hawks a 2-0 lead before rallying for a 5-2 semifinal win earlier Sunday. Denny’s, who topped the round-robin portion of the 10-team tourney at 3-0, got two goals apiece from Currie, Finn, Colgan and Greene in a 12-3 stuffing of the Vernon Authentic Trophy & Plaques Hitmen in the other semifinal. Wasylyk, Lerbeck and Cousins added singles for the Saints, who got three assists from Max Mitchell. Hannah Scherck, Brenden Zupp and Dustin Schmor replied for the Hitmen. In preliminary play, the Saints stormed the Westside Wild 11-2, crushed the North Okanagan Knights 17-2 and clipped Abbotsford 4-3. The ScotiaBank Scorpions outlasted

the DCT Chambers Red Bulls 8-7 in the all-Vernon C final at Priest Valley Arena. Ben Aspenlieder and Rowyn LewisHathlerley each scored twice for the Scorpions, who got 1+2 apiece from Solomon Ivanoff and Aaron Keryluke and other goals from Jeremy Pogue and Landon Munk. Megan Johnston had two helpers. Munk took a feed from Erin Banning and went coast to coast for the winner with 30 seconds remaining. Scorpion goalie Trey Spanier earned game MVP with 47 saves. Danielle Butler pulled the hat trick for the Bulls, while Parker Gray and Tim Ufimtseff each earned 1+2 and other goals went to Connor Smidt and Ben James. Russell Day had three assists. The Corbett Office Plus Sharks took ninth spot with a 9-4 shelling of the North Okanagan Knights at Civic. Austin Bosquet and Brandon Tarasenko each scored three times for the Sharks, while Anthony Peterson, Isiah Wenger and Brandon DeJong supplied singles. Cody Donahue, with a pair, Ryan Harder and Mitchell Hentges answered for the Knights. The Vernon Battery Seagulls doubled North Okanagan 10-5 and ambushed Winfield 12-3 in North Okanagan Midget Super League action. Clifford High and Sean Connors each pulled hat tricks against the Knights, while Dustin Folliott scored twice and singles went to Brett Vandale, Natalie Johnston in support of Luke Vandale. In Winfield, High fired four goals, while Ward Mercer and Folliott each netted a pair and singles came from Dixon Louis, Bradley David and Josh Readshaw.

“In both games we talked about trying to play like the Vancouver Canucks,” said Gulls’ head coach Dan Wilson. “We back-checked hard, which led to some nice passing transition goals. We also fed the open point man, with traffic in front of the net, which led to some bullet shots finding their way to the back of the net.” The Lumby Stars, sponsored by Irly Bird Building Centers and Gudeit Bros. Contracting, stopped the Chase Mustangs 5-0 and iced the Winfield Bruins 5-3 in Bantam Super League play. In Chase, Zach Kuperus (2), Connor Fair (1+2), Keenan MacDonald, and Kyle Beerstra handled the scoring for the Stars, while Ashley Tinney earned two assists. On Sunday at Pat Duke Memorial Arena, the Stars got two goals from Connor Fair, 1+2 from MacDonald and singles from Tinney and Reid Hackett. Kuperus had two helpers and Corey Tinney was excellent in net. The Lumby Atom Stars, sponsored by NOR Renovations, stopped the host North Okanagan Knights 8-3 and doubled Chase 10-5. Cameron Pryor made some key saves against the Knights, while Josh Litven led the offence with a hat trick. Ryan Desilets added a pair, and Drew Mackenzie, Vanessa Yaremcio, and Tage Kineshanko added singles. Litven was in net Sunday in Lumby and made several unbelievable saves, while Vanessa Yaremcio had 3+1 and Ryan Desilets and Drew Mackenzie each scored a pair. Kendra Jones, Cameron Pryor, getting his first goal (a beauty) on a feed from Payton Kineshanko, and Kineshanko, added singles.

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The Lumby Stars stopped Ashcroft 6-2 in the B final Sunday at the Logan Lake Pee Wee Rec Hockey Tournament. A group of just 10 players coached by Tony Correale, the Cinderalla Stars got 2+1 from Adam Sacht and two goals from Graham Moss. Tyler Yule and Jack O’Neill contributed singles and goalie Chris Nielsen was stellar in half a game of action. Keith Jones and game MVP Jarrett Miller each pocketed a pair of helpers. Lumby, whose only previous win came back in November at their home tourney, opened by icing Logan Lake 6-3. Landon Correale was strong in net and the trio of blueliners – Shale Miller, Jones and O’Neill – were stellar. Sacht provided 3+1, while Miller scored twice and Moss once. Nielsen bagged three assists, while Miller earned two. MVP went to Alyvia Fair. The Stars then brushed off Ashcroft 10-0 as Correale recorded his first-ever shutout. Yule and O’Neill each registered 3+1, while Miller added 2+1, game MVP Sacht counted 1+4 and Nielsen rung up 1+2. Lumby then bowed 5-4 to Quesnel in firstround playoff action which saw the Stars erase a 4-2 deficit. Correale was red-hot again in goal, the defence was solid and the offence was handled by Sacht, with 2+1, Miller, with 1+2, and Nielsen. The Five Star Award Bulldogs bowed 7-2 to Elk Valley in the consolation final of the Castlegar Pee Wee Rec Tournament. Brennan Seltzer and Tanner Graham scored for the Dawgs, whose game MVP was Ryan Jakes for his strong defensive play and one assist. The Five Star crew lost 2-1 in overtime to Rossland/Trail in the semifinals, giving up the winner with 42 seconds left in the extra period. Kobe Romanovitch scored for Vernon Rhys Larsen earning MVP for solid play in net. The Dawgs opened by bouncing Beaver Valley 12-1 with Romanovitch pocketing 5+2 and MVP Seltzer bagging 3+3. Graham scored twice, while Kris Chastko sup-

plied 1+4 and Austin Pickard also scored. Paul Rogers had two assists. Larsen and Ethan Huizinga shared net duties. Romanovitch had another 5+1 showing and Graham added 3+1 as the Dawgs brushed back Castlegar 10-6. Chastko and Pickard each collected singles, while Seltzer snagged three assists and Fernando Aarts had two. Hannah Swift had one helper and played tough defence for MVP. Vernon then bowed 6-1 to Nakusp with Seltzer connecting from Chastko and Pickard. MVP went to Aarts for his ever-improving play. The Sladen Moore Lakers Pee Wee girls split a pair of games with the Winfield Bruins, losing 5-1 before winning 5-1. Matt Greavette scored twice in the Bruins’ victory with goaltender Zach McLachlan superb. Tylee Cooper scored from Samantha Head and Makenna Southam for the Lakers. On Sunday, Jenna Fletcher connected off the opening faceoff, while Emily Clarke (2) and Taylor Vandale completed the offence. The Vernon Novice C Flames torched the Kelowna Killer Bees 8-5 Saturday in Rutland. Tanner Brown opened the Vernon offence with a hard wrist shot at 18:05 of the first after receiving a slick pass from defence partner Jacob Green. Jaxxon Collard made it 2-0 with a solo effort at 13:09 of the same period before Lochlan O’Keefe potted two in succession. The assists went to Steel Quiring and Liam Reid. Reid rounded out the first-period scoring with 41 seconds left after receiving a neat goal-mouth pass from Quiring. Green started the scoring for the Flames in the second assisted by Quiring. With 7:35 left in the second, Anne Cherkowski made good on a penalty shot after being hauled down while on a breakaway by Bees speedy forward Riley Dobranski. It was 7-2 Flames late in the second when the Bees came storming back with four in a row making it a contest. Quiring sealed the deal with his second goal and fourth point of the contest on an assist by Cherkowski.

Forsyth shines in last home stand LARRY READ For The Morning Star

KAMLOOPS – History was made at the Tournament Capital Centre Saturday night. For the first time in their six-year history in the Canada West, the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack swept the University of Victoria Vikings in women’s basketball. The WolfPack handed Victoria their second straight defeat, 53-44, upping their record to 9-13. The Vikes fell to 15-7. The WolfPack took Friday night’s opener 62-59, and head Kayla Forsyth coach Scott Reeves felt it was the biggest two victories since he took over the program. “Every year we have had steps that we have had to make,” said Reeves. “There has been a win here and a win there. This certainly is sweet against a team like Victoria. They are a former No. 1 this year and have a rich history of having great teams and winning national championships. “It is a great accomplishment and I am very proud of the kids.” Reeves thought his team’s defence was the story. “The way we came out and made adjustments to their ball screens. We basically said we were going to win this thing on defence. We got defensive rebounds and beat them on the offensive glass. To

have a four- and five-point quarter against Victoria is exceptional.” On “seniors night,” it couldn’t have been written better as if it came out of Hollywood. Vernon forward Kayla Forsyth, a VSS Panther grad, was playing her final home game. The fifth-year forward scored the game’s first and last points. “I just really wanted to leave it all on the court tonight,” she said afterwards. “Sweeping Victoria is just the cherry on top. It was a good finish to five years.” Forsyth, surrounded by family, was named the TRU Bookstore “Leader of the Pack” player of thegame winding up with a game-high 18 points and six rebounds in 22 minutes of court time. Said Reeves on Forsyth: “She has put up these kind of numbers before. She always had the ability to shoot the ball. I am glad it happened tonight. I am very proud of Kayla. I wish nothing but the best for her in the future.” Forsyth was at a loss to pick a favourite WolfPack teammate. “They all contributed to my game both on and off the court.” TRU led 15-4 after the first quarter and were up 24-17 at the half. Jen Ju (third year, guard, Vancouver) had 12 points and six rebounds. TRU will close out its regular season at UBC this weekend against the Thunderbirds.

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Anne Cherkowski (right) and Gavin Medema of the Vernon Flames put the squeeze on Riley Dobranski of the Kelowna Killer Bees in Novice hockey action at Rutland Arena.

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He’s behind some of the biggest hip hop hits of the year, and now Vernon’s Nick Brongers is going to one of the biggest parties of the year. One of the producer’s on rapper Eminem’s mega hit album, Recovery, Brongers is on the team that has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of The Year. The awards gala airs live Sunday from L.A., and Brongers plans to be there accompanied by his mom Jeannie Reid. “It is surreal as I used to see the Grammys on TV. Regardless of what happens, I am excited to at least be attending,� said Brongers, who has been in L.A. working the past month with Canadian hip hop star Drake on his forthcoming album, Take Care. “I originally thought my trip this month would only be for the Grammys and other social incidentals, only to get a call that I’d be actually doing work,� said Brongers via email to The Morning Star. “My business abroad typically demands a few weeks of preparation as I prefer to create my music from home in Vernon rather than in off-site studios.� Working on a computer, and other electronic equipment, the 26-year-old Vernon Secondary School grad’s speciality is preparing the melodic part of the beat used in hip hop music, rather than the rhythm (the drums). “I create music that sounds vintage, sounds like it comes from that era, a piece of music that sounds like it was recorded in a studio in Motown Records,� Brongers told The Morning Star in a 2009 interview. “Anything you can listen to on a computer can be created. You can simulate live instrumentation like a guitar loop or snare drum. My average sample takes about two hours.� Lately, Brongers has been working with producers Boi 1da (Drake) and Stargate (Rihanna, Beyonce) to generate a song. “However, I am venturing more into my own production now,� he added. The opportunity to produce for Eminem came through his correspondence with Dr. Dre, one of the world’s biggest record producers and founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment.

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Vernon’s Nick Brongers is in Los Angeles, where he is working on Toronto rapper Drake’s new album. While there, he’ll stop by the Grammy Awards, where he’s up for the Best Album Award as part of the production team on Eminem’s Recovery, as well as for work with Drake. “I got in touch with Dr. Dre through the internet. I sent some of my work to Aftermath’s MySpace website in 2008 and they replied the next day with a phone number to call,� said Brongers, who talked to Brandon Lamela, A&R of Aftermath Entertainment and assistant to Dr. Dre. From that time on, Brongers sent Aftermath his work in an effort to contribute to Dre’s forthcoming encore album, Detox. “However, when Eminem’s album, Recovery, was in the works, Dr. Dre decided to use some of the work I sent him to create

a record for Eminem’s album, resulting in So Bad,� said Brongers. And since Recovery has been nominated for album of the year at this year’s Grammys, every producer and guest artist involved is therefore a nominee, as the work in question is not merely that of Eminem, but a collaboration of all writers and performers involved, he added. Brongers is about to take the same journey with Toronto rapper Drake, who has been nominated for four Grammys this year, including Best New Artist and Rap

Recording of the Year for his platinum selling album, Thank Me Later. Drake will also be hosting the upcoming Junos, where he’s been nominated for six awards. “Since I met Drake his career has skyrocketed,� said Brongers. “He has been acknowledged by many music authorities as being the new superstar of hip hop and urban music.� Brongers co-produced Thank Me Later’s first single, Over, with his friend Matthew Samuels (better known as Boi 1da), which has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. “Drake is an incredible talent; a great deal of his work (if not all) is written by him alone, which is rare in this industry. He also has a great work ethic and is consequently already hard at work on his next album,� said Brongers. And the awards and accolades should keep coming as Brongers has more recently been working with legendary music mogul Timbaland, who has been instrumental in the careers of Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah, One Republic and Keri Hilson, to name a few. “I am privileged and honoured to be mentored by him and look forward to what great things we may be able to accomplish,� said Brongers. “Thus far he has provided great and cogent advice for my own career and has opened many doors for me.� Brongers says he has also been fortunate to have his work published by Tim Blacksmith of Stellar Songs, (a child publishing company of EMI Publishing.) “I was very fortunate to be published by Tim as his company is small and is hesitant to sign just anybody. Tim is an incredibly intelligent man and is a great coach to me.� Blacksmith also manages powerhouse Norwegian duo Stargate, not to be confused with the TV franchise of the same name. Stargate is responsible for nearly all of Rihanna’s hit singles so far, and this year alone, have produced Rihanna and Drake’s What’s My Name (the two artists are slated to perform at Sunday’s live Grammy broadcast,) as well as Rihanna’s Only Girl In the World, Katy Perry’s Firework, and many others. “I am happy to say that Stargate and I have some great music yet to be released,� said Brongers. Those who want to cheer the local on can tune in to the Grammy Awards live broadcast from Los Angeles’ Staples Center Sunday on CBS or Global TV at 8 p.m.


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Dream cooks up some crazy fun

All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream,” Edgar Allen Poe. You have to wonder what the folks behind the Tragically Comic Players were thinking when it came to staging their latest production, What’s Cooking? George’s Last Dream. Maybe it was to support writer/director Phil Wagner’s enigmatic ideal, or perhaps they wanted to play with the strange Inception-style homage to neorealist director Frederico Fellini. However, this strange, but funny existential play would have been better suited for the Fringe circuit rather than at the Schubert Centre during Vernon Winter Carnival. Kristin Froneman That’s not saying I didn’t enjoy it. It’s just that I was confounded at times. And I may not have been the only one on preview night scratching his/her own head. The play had a few laugh-out-loud moments, especially with the slow motion Matrix-like fight scene, and the puppet improv piece where two members of the audience controlled the movement of the actors. There was also some fine dancing to Beat Generation-style jazz music (complete with live drumming provided by Neil Morrison) and also some great acting from the cast. I just wonder if anyone really “got” what was going on? The plot was rather hazy at best. Even the play’s assistant stage manager (who was actually the stage manager in the play within a dream) asks the question: “existentialism, in Vernon?” Really we may not be ready for Ayn Rand or Jean-Paul Sartre at Carnival, just yet. Local musician Jackson Mace (of classic rock band MACE) got things started before the curtain opened, playing some fine tunes by the likes of Trooper and Robert Johnson. And he also played during the show’s two intermissions, a welcome respite. Now please bear with me as I try to get the “facts” right:

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Live Wire ART SHOWS COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre lower lobby. Artist’s Choice 2010 juried art show featuring work by members of the North Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Runs to Feb. 15. Available for viewing to ticket holders for shows at the PAC. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Ninth annual Winter Show and Sale. Artists are showing work in a variety of medium: oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media paintings; sculpture; one of a kind ceramics; textile; scrimshaw, all original works in very unique and distinctive style. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 307-5595. Headbones has returned to the Okanagan from New York and Toronto and is using its Vernon-based studio/residence to host contemporary art exhibitions. Now to March 20 features recent paintings by Coldstream artist Heidi Thompson in The Colour Experience, Scott McEwan’s recent body of neo-psychedelic works, Tweener, and selected works by Robert Bigelow, Steve Rockwell and Katia Santibanez. Design works by Vernon’s Carl St. Jean and Julie Oakes’ working studio will also be available for viewing. Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. or by appointment. KALAMALKA VERTIGO Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. The work of local painter Destanne Norris is featured for February. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Voted the Best Place to Buy Art in the North Okanagan, Nadine’s is currently hosting its sixth annual Winter Art Show. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and 9:30 to 4 on Saturdays. SOMETHING NICE GIFTS/GALLERY Silver Star Mountain Resort, 542-4438. Featuring small winter scenes for a limited time in a variety of mediums by the artists from Nadine’s. Open daily 11-6. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Current exhibitions include R.B. Wainwright’s Dream Symbols and My Art, a body of paintings based on the understanding of psychosomatics and a psychoanalytical study of dreams; group exhibition, Dermagraphics: The Art of Tattoo Design, created by seven tattoo artists from Vernon, Vancouver, Salmon Arm, and Toronto, all of whom are involved in developing and creating original designs intended to be executed as permanent bodily adornments; UBCO Advanced Printmaking, Proof Positive a group exhibition created by students enrolled in the advanced printmaking studio courses in UBC Okanagan’s creative studies program.

CARNIVAL ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Winter Carnival is smoking hot in the ANAF’s Spitfire Lounge and Hangar. Tonight is the Irish Pub Night with Maritime Celtic band Cod Gone Wild. Tickets are available at the Winter Carnival office, 3401-35th Ave., or by calling 250-545-2236 or online at www.vernonwintercarnival.com. WHAT’S COOKING? Continues tonight and Saturday at the Schubert Centre, Tragically Comic Players presents this year’s dinner theatre show, the outlandish comedy What’s Cooking? (George’s Last Dream.) Dinner is at 6:30 with the show following at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 (groups of eight can reserve a table) available at the Winter Carnival office, 545-2236, www.vernonwintercarnival.com. MAGIC AND MYSTERY Family friendly Winter Carnival event features Rick Shadows, master illusionist performing mystifying acts of magic and illusion, followed by veteran hypnotist Jason James and his hilarious hypnotic antics where you are the star, Saturday at the Vernon Recreation Centre. Starts at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and $7 for seniors and youth under 16. Food and

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Aussie jam band OKA, featuring Charles Wall, Chris Lane, and Didgeristu, last seen at the Komasket Music Festival, return to play their feel-good reggae/world vibes at an allages Valentine’s dance at Paddlewheel Hall during Vernon Winter Carnival Saturday. Tickets are $20 at the Carnival office, the Bean Scene and at the Ticket Seller. Call 5497469 or order online at www.ticketseller.ca. vendors present. Tickets are on sale now at the Winter Carnival office, 545-2236, www.vernonwintercarnival.com. WINTER CARNIVAL BLUES FESTIVAL Back Door Blues and Kiss FM host the second Winter Carnival Blues Festival Saturday, starting at 6:45 p.m., at the Vernon Recreation Centre auditorium, featuring Harpdog Brown and the Blood Hounds, The Jason Buie Band, Ranger Kaine, Cat Wells and her Red Hot Voodoo Daddies and Crossfire. Tickets are $25, available at the Winter Carnival office, 545-2236, www.vernonwintercarnival.com.

CONCERTS ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS Just when you thought Elvis had left the building… along comes three Las Vegas impersonators who will pay tribute to the King at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, tonight. Tickets are $39.75 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. THE LOST FINGERS Montreal trio plays swinging gypsy style of “jazz manouche” inspired by Django Reinhardt Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Creekside Theatre, Lake Country. Band plays jazzed-up renditions of nostalgic hits by the likes of AC/DC, Stevie Wonder, Technotronic, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Samantha Fox, and Céline Dion. Tickets are $25/adults, $22 students/ seniors and $80 for a family 4-pack at the Customer Service Counter at the Lake Country municipal hall or call 250-766-9309. VCMS MUSICAL SAMPLER at Vernon Community Music School Carriage House Loft, 1705 32nd Ave, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. featuring pianist Arne Sahlen with special guests: guitarist Tom Stinson, and pianists Hannah Jukes, Kristi Fugel and Max Lockwood. Admission is by donation to the VCMS Sound Foundations Capital Campaign in preparing for major upgrades to the historic 1908 Smith House. QUARTETTO GELATO North Okanagan Community Concert Assoc. brings back this classical quartet which blends oboe, cello, violin, accordion – and human voice – with multi-instrument mastery, Monday at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. NOCCA memberships and single tickets ($35/adult, $17.50/student under 18) are available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469. KALAMALKA SECONDARY SCHOOL Music 4 Moscow Concert is on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Kal Theatre, featuring the school’s junior and senior jazz bands, The Carl Ross Quartet, and the jazz

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choir. Come out and hear the great music that the students have prepared to take to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho. Admission is by donation. CHOREALIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE presents Warm Music for a Winter Evening Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Trinity United Church. A warm blend of Renaissance, classical and modern a cappella music. Tickets $10 at the door, or call Frank: 250-545-3731 (www.chorealis.ca). HOW THE GIMQUAT FOUND HER SONG Presented by the Okanagan Symphony, this heart-warming tale told in Dr. Seuss-like verse continues to garner rave reviews and keep audiences of all ages spellbound. Join the Platypus Theatre and symphony musicians in an entertaining romp for a matinee performance at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469. BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES Bring your lunch Thursday, Feb. 24 and March 3 for the Vernon Community Music School lunch hour concerts at Cheek to Cheek dance studio, 3401 - 30th Ave. Features Celtic harpist/VCMS teacher Caroline MacKay Feb. 24 and guitarist Tom Stinson March 3. $5 admission at the door, coffee provided. Call the VCMS @ 250-545-4977 for further information. YOUTH SYMPHONY OF THE OKANAGAN presents its showcase concert 2011 Feb. 26 at Trinity United Church at 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Imant Raminsh and Denis Colpitts, featuring soloists Alicia and Colleen Venables on piano and violin, and special guests the Candesca Vocal Ensemble. Tickets are available from musicians and at the door, $15 general admission, $10 seniors and youth and $5 12 and under. OUTERBRIDGE THE TIME CAPSULE TOUR Ted and Marion Outerbridge are back at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 27 with the art of illusion combining it with dance, theatre, and a prediction of the contents of a time capsule that will be randomly-selected by audience members. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior, $25/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.

FILM VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema. Feb. 21, Canadian film Oliver Sherman shows at the regular times of 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $7, available one week before the showing at the Towne box office or the Bean Scene.

JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS ACOUSTIC JAM St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, Knight Ave., Enderby. Open circle jam on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Share your talents. For more info call 306-3688. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Thursday at 8 p.m. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Sunday is a jam hosted by No Bad Days at 2 p.m. BLUEGRASS JAMS Jams are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and go to 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. Admission $3 at the door. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jam with the Mabel Lickers Band. Dinner music starts around 7 p.m. Rockin’ country blues jam from 9 to midnight. More info at www.RauckOn.com. CHECKERS BAR AND GRILL at the Vernon Best Western Lodge. The Rippin’ Rattlers host a regular Sunday jam from 5 to 9 p.m. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kal Lake Rd. Take a trip to Chile with trio Incanto, this month’s feature act, who perform Feb. 19. This group has done numerous folk music festivals in the west and they have a variety of ethnic folkloric instruments. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Manfred plays till show starts at 7 p.m. Refreshments and three prize draws. Admission is $5. Be sure to come early to sign up for the open mic. For info. call 250-5491260.

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Live Wire KARAOKE/JAMS ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Karaoke with 3 Monkees every Friday and Saturday. Starts at 8 p.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 8386825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday and Sunday night starting at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6355. Acoustic-style open mic, hosted by Rory, every Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and/or voice. Open to music, poetry, storytelling, comedy. Family-friendly evening. Limited seating so come out early and sign up when you arrive TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. THE SALOON Silver Star Mountain Resort village, 250-558-6881. Open mic with Scottie Reh every Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. If you know a song or play an instrument bring yourself along. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 - 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday afternoon jam session from 2 to 5 p.m. Sing? Play a musical instrument or just love to dance and listen? Come out and join the fun. It’s free.

LIVE MUSIC ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Tonight is the Irish Pub Night with Cod Gone Wild. Saturday is No Bad Days.

ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 5463056. Steel Wound, an acoustic trio of two guitars and bass, play their mix of blues, folk and rock ‘n’ roll tonight at 7:30 p.m. Juno award winning guitarist Jack Semple performs blues with his electric guitar in a flamenco way Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 on sale in the Armstrong Inn liquor store. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. 18th annual Road Hockey Tournament features live entertainment provided by Vernon band Redfish, Feb. 18 and 19. No cover. MONASHEE’S BAR AND GRILL 2922 30th Ave., 503-1378. Monashee’s hosts a Yuk-Yuks Comedy show every Friday night in February. Laugh away the week’s worries with us here at Monashee’s. Show starts at 7 p.m. tonight. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Monashee’s. Call for tickets and reservations 250-5031378 or visit www.monashees.ca. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 5452286. Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk with locals perform Saturday at 7 p.m. Cover is $5. THE SALOON Silver Star Mountain Resort village, 250-558-6881. The Dirt rocks with Motley, Kiss, Metallica and more Saturday. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Curtis Parry with the Neville Bowman Trio. “Great vocals a la Bublé and Sinatra plus outstanding guitar and piano,” Feb. 19. Doors open at 7:15 p.m: music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup. For more details check out www.vernonjazzclub. ca. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 - 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Saturday, dance to the music of Carl McLaughlin.

THEATRE POWERHOUSE THEATRE Presents Ken Ludwig’s Tony award winning comedy/farce Lend Me a Tenor, directed by Matt Brown. Play opens Wednesday and runs to Feb. 19 at 8 p.m., Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 22 to 26 at 8 p.m. All performances at Powerhouse Theatre, 2901-35th Ave. Tickets are available at Ticket Seller, phone 549-7469 or online at www.ticketseller.ca. Ticket prices are $22/adults, $20/matinee, $16/students and Terrific Tuesdays. (Note: mature language.) LOVE AND DREAMING Seacoast Theatre Centre presents this colourful mosaic of Shakespeare’s most famous love

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Arts Cowboy tradition wins hands down Fjellgaard –– singer/songwriters whose tunes are based on real-life characters who his is part two of a set of have imprinted on local history local reviews this year. and culture. The music on Hands Hands Up! is an album dealUp! has a westward shifting ing with past personalities whose focus in an Interior B.C. style. names were discussed around Okanagan singer/songwriter campfires on open ranges of Rob Dinwoodie’s sound is disdecades past: Jimmy McDonnell, tinctly regional and he’s a preFrances Barnard, Val Haynes and server of B.C. cowboy culture; a Billy Miner. specialist in story-driven ballads. Dinwoodie himself is Dinwoodie’s songs could be Dean Gordon-Smith a well-travelled musician interpreted as western folk music, whose roots in a singing although of a frontier type –– a slowercowboy clan lend his themes integpaced, mellow haze surrounds them, due to rity and friendly texture. His songs Dinwoodie’s candid conversational delivery. display a longing for simple times He’s part of a fraternity of traditional that shine through honestly. B.C. singers that includes Valdy and Gary His approach is simple: tell a

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Jenny takes an ‘animated’ journey A love of drawing will take Jenny Story on a journey from high school graduation to the animation program at the Vancouver Film School KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

Thanks to a mother’s love and a daughter’s determination, the future is filled with possibilities for Jenny Story. And when she walks up on stage to collect her high school diploma in June, it will be the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. The 17-year-old honours student at Fulton secondary school will leave Vernon this summer and begin her studies at Vancouver Film School. It’s been a long journey, and one that seemed impossible at the beginning. But Janet Walmsley was determined that her daughter’s future would be as bright as any other youngster’s. When Jenny was born, the doctor who delivered her called her the most alert baby he’d ever seen. Three years later, Janet was faced with the devastating news that her daughter was mildly mentally challenged. Jenny was finally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at Sunnyhill Health Centre, a program of B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, and Janet was told her daughter would never speak well, would never get married and would not do well in subjects like math. “At 12 months, she had inoculations and got very sick, so I took her to the hospital, and she was there for 1 1/2 weeks and they still couldn’t tell me what was going on,” said Janet. “My best friend was looking after her and when I came home one day she said, ‘I don’t know who this is but it’s not Jenny.’ “She used to be very sociable and then she stopped talking, and she would get mad if we didn’t do things the same way every time, she’d have fits.” Then living in Yellowknife, the family moved to Vernon, when Janet separated from Jenny’s father, who was not understanding of his daughter’s needs. “When she had a fit, he would say, ‘she needs a smack and no dinner.’ As a mom, you have to be the rock, and I was assertive. I was told by a doctor that there was nothing wrong with her, but as a mother I knew.

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Grade 12 student Jenny Story works on a drawing in the art room at Fulton secondary school. “My big thing was for Jenny and I wanted to make sure I got everything I could for her. Vernon has been awesome.” Thanks to support from NONA and Gail Cunningham and her team at Brer Rabbit Daycare, Jenny began to thrive. “At daycare, I had imaginary friends and we would have adventures,” she said. “I was happy there.” She started kindergarten at Okanagan Landing elementary school and recalls her early school days as difficult. “I was the only one who had my own blankie there,” said Jenny, holding back tears at the memory. “But I did make one friend.” Jenny had difficulty making friends and needed to build up trust before she could get close to someone. “She preferred to be on her own,” said Janet. “Thank God for kids who have empathy. “Socialization has always been a concern of mine. She’s a true-blue friend, kind and giving and would never want to hurt anybody’s feelings.” Jenny admits that starting high school terrified her, with its large classes. But she also discovered a place where her artistic abilities could thrive. “I always liked to do art because it comforted me,” she said. “But high school

was scary because I had trouble talking to people. “But with certain classes and with certain teachers, I had fun, especially Mrs. Wallberg, Mr. Gee and Mrs. Harrison, who really believed in me and I am where I am because of them.” Janet has nothing but praise for everyone who has supported her daughter: staff at Okanagan Landing and Fulton schools, and family support such as Jenny’s older brother Chris, who lives in Australia, and her stepfather, Travis Walmsley. “Learning was hard for Jenny, with so many subjects at once, but she was always into drawing,” said Janet. “She worked hard and was determined, but I have had her come home in tears. We have such a bond. She will come to me and tell me what happens. She is my daughter and we are best friends, too,” said Janet. “She has fought the fight and climbed to the top of an unbeatable mountain; every day for Jenny to go to school is a challenge as she has to face being able to converse with peers and teachers as she constantly is worrying and has troubles about how to say her thoughts and relay them and then to think about answering questions,” said Janet. “This is part of her autistic spectrum. It is a constant struggle for her but she heads to school every day knowing this and troops in there.

“She has excellent attendance, so this really is admirable of her. It is the same with her learning, however she works extremely hard at her school work.” Jenny discovered a love of animation at a young age, sitting for hours and watching her favourite movies such as The Fox and the Hound, 101 Dalmatians and Bambi. So when she began to look to the future, studying animation was her first choice. Her love of animation was a natural fit for studying at the Vancouver Film School, where she will study classical two-dimensional animation and digital character animation. Eventually, Jenny sees herself working on feature films, similar to some of her favourites: How to Train Your Dragon and A Nightmare Before Christmas. “I was really excited at first but now I’m also nervous because this is a new experience, but it’s one that is worth taking,” she said. “I’m glad Mom is going with me.” And best buddy Sparkles will also make the trip. The long-haired Jack Russell has been with Jenny since she was a young child. Both look forward to exploring Vancouver, once they make the move there, checking out favourites such as the Aquarium and Science World, to shopping at the large malls. “I’m into hockey and we’ll do lots of exploring,” said Janet. Meanwhile, as Jenny studies animation, her mom will be pursuing her acting career, continuing the work for which she is familiar to Vernon audiences in a number of shows at Powerhouse Theatre. “We’re both following our dreams,” said Janet. “She has come from a place of autism and now is an honour student. I’m so proud of her. This young woman has taught me so much and has been such a blessing to me. “Of course it’s hard, but it’s not been a yucky hard, it’s been a beautiful journey. She has studied hard and should be so proud of herself. A counsellor told me that she’s a miracle, that a child could do what she’s done, from three years old, through kindergarten, to now, it’s so rare it’s almost unbelievable.” An account has been set up at VantageOne Credit Union and if there are local businesses or individuals who wish to contribute for Jenny to pursue her dream, they can contact Janet or Jenny at 250-558-1589. “Their donation or scholarship would be in good hands of a girl who is so hard working, smart, honest, respectful, kind, who deserves to see her dreams come true and hoping people can help her and be a part of her dream,” said Janet.

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ear Annie: I have been best friends with “Claire” since junior high. She is nothing short of a knockout, with a sweet personality to match. We have always been very close, and I treasure our friendship. The problem is, when we are out together, men are interested in Claire but feel she is unapproachable because she is so beautiful. Instead, they talk me up to try to get their foot in the door with her. Quite frankly, I am fed up with men only talking to me because they know Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar I am friends with Claire. Then, when she isn’t interested in them, I have to let them down. It’s exhausting. I am successful, educated, smart and funny, and I’m not bad looking, either, but men are only interested in my hot friend. This has been going on since high school, and I’m 35, for heaven’s sake. How do I break this cycle or, at the very least, tactfully tell these men that I am not the key to Claire’s heart? — Invisible Dear Invisible: You are always going to suffer by comparison to Claire, so we strongly urge you not to try to meet men

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when you are with her. Her bright light makes everything else seem dim. On other occasions, when you are in Claire’s company, it is perfectly OK to refuse to intercede. If you are approached about Claire, simply say, “Sorry, but if you are interested in my friend, you’ll have to talk to her directly.” Dear Annie: We recently had dinner at a local restaurant with three other couples. Usually, a tip is automatically added with parties of six or more, but this time, the server did not do so. Our friend who handled the check added the tip to the total bill, including the fairly hefty tax, and then divided by the number of couples to see what we each owed. I was taught that one gave a tip on the price of the meal, not including the tax. Who is correct? — Wondering in New Hampshire Dear N.H.: You are, although we are sure the server appreciated the extra money. Since it bothers you, we recommend you handle the check next time. Dear Annie: This is in response to “To Gift or Not To Gift,” whose daughter-inlaw was talking about a divorce. “Gift” wanted to know if the daughter-in-law should be taken off the annual gift list. It is always best to take the peaceful way in a family matter. I did and never regretted it. When my son and his wife

split up, I told them both that I love them and their child and would not make my granddaughter choose between her parents. I included my daughter-in-law in all family gatherings. They separated, but never divorced. When my son was killed a few months later, I said as far as I was concerned there was no separation. I included my daughter-in-law in planning the funeral and the obituary. People had the nerve to say I shouldn’t have been so inclusive, but I told them I was the mother and this is what I wanted. I did it for my daughterin-law, my granddaughter and our family. We are still close, and my granddaughter stays with me quite a bit. Had I made enemies with my daughter-in-law when they separated, I may not have had the chance to spend so much time with my son’s daughter. I say give her the gift, and the next time she complains about your son, simply say, “You are talking about my child, and it hurts me to hear negative things about him. Please don’t put me in the middle like that.” You will be surprised how fast she will respect your wishes. My daughter-in-law once asked whether I minded if she still considered me to be her mother-in-law, even if she someday remarries. I told her I would be honored. — A.G. Dear A.G.: You did it right. Brava.

Workshop helps support family members Morning Star Staff

The North Okanagan Community Council presents a discussion about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as they age. These discussions will help develop a better understanding of the varying needs, interests, and areas of concern that will impact their lives and help generate ideas on how the community can best support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as they age. Discussions will also explore where partnerships and joint responses can be established to address the needs and interests of people eligible for CLBC (Community Living BC) services. The organizers welcome input from the community, including health care providers, aging parents, self-advocate seniors, representatives from seniors’ groups and centre, staff from university gerontology departments, service providers both within and outside of CLBC, any community partners who support

or advocate for people with developmental disabilities, recreation department staff, groups or clubs that provide services and support to seniors and any others who are involved, interested in the aging/seniors field. Participants will be asked to consider what a safe and dignified future would look like for themselves or their family members, what challenges they or their family members will experience as they age, and what has worked well for them, as well as what they will need as they age. The meeting takes place March 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Schubert Centre. For more information contact Bill Tidsbury, integrated manager, at 250549-5667. RSVP to Greta Cooper at 250-549-5490.

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Psa. 96:11: The Massorah (Jewish Commentary and Text) draws attention to an unusual acrostic (poem). The words in vs. 11: “let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad” are in Hebrew: Yismehu Hashshamayim Vthagel Ha’arez’; thus the 1st four letters of each word form the TETRAGRAMMATON: YHWH, which with the added vowels is YAHWEH (God). vs. 12: “then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice Before the LORD...he cometh to judge the earth.”

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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 11 VERNON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES As part of Winter Carnival, we are presenting “Skillets, Crocks & Pudding Sticks,” interactive display that take you back through decades where daily life revolved around kitchen, from baking bread to scrubbing clothes and ironing. Join us for hands-on fun and sample a bit of pioneer cooking. Display runs to Feb. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Museum is at 3009-32nd Ave. DANCE AT THE ENDERBY SENIORS’ COMPLEX The Black Velvet Band is playing Feb. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. MONTESSORI EDUCATION INFO. SESSION Vernon School District offers (at no charge) a Montessori based education as a viable alternative for elementary school children. Program offered in Grades 1-3 with expansion planned to include intermediate grades by September. Registration on now at Okanagan Landing school. An information session will be held Feb.11 at 6:45 p.m. at Okanagan Landing school. Please indicate if you will be requiring childcare when you register by calling 250-542-1181. MUCH MUSIC VIDEO DANCE Hosted by Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, Vernon, for elementary students, Feb. 11, Vernon Rec Centre Auditorium, 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets: $10, at Boys and Girls Club, Carnival office, elementary schools). Entertainment by Much Music Video Dance. Concession available: pop, chips, pizza. Fun-filled evening of music and dancing. Parents/guardians welcome to purchase tickets and attend with their elementary child/children. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with monk Gen Kelsang Sanden, Feb. 11, 7-8:45 p.m., Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. We are continuing our series of teachings on “Learning To Use the Infinite Power of the Mind.” Drop-in class. Fees $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. For info. call 250-5580952 or www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please. THE COLDSTREAM RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION AGM CRA holds Annual General Meeting combined with our community potluck supper Feb. 11 between 5 and 8 p.m., Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd., Coldstream. Bring your friends and family, cutlery, plates and food to share. Liquid refreshments available. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a presentation honouring recently retired fire chief Leo Lecavalier, followed by PowerPoint presentation highlighting Coldstream activities over the last few years, courtesy of Coldstream Coun. Maria Besso. Also, election of officers, followed by an opportunity to raise important issues facing residents this year. All Coldstreamers are invited to attend both the potluck and the AGM. For more info. call Steve Heeren at 545-3202 (mornings and evenings only, please). INTRODUCTORY STREET SMARTS/SELF-DEFENSE Feb. 11, 18, 25 from 5 to 7 p.m., ages 14 to 20, People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Cost $5 per session. Pre-registration necessary. Hosted by Independent Living Vernon and Sundance Martial Arts, with instructor David White, 4th Degree Black Belt with 18 years’ experience. To register, call Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca FAMILY CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES Feb. 11 and 12, presented by The Alzheimer Society of B.C., an educational series for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. People Place, 3402-27th Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshop is free, but donations appreciated. Pre-registration must be done by calling 1-800-634-3399 or e-mail to jhamilton@alzheimerbc.org TURKEY DINNER AT THE ELKS LODGE Feb. 11 at 3103 30th St. (across from Greyhound). Join us for turkey dinner with all the trimmings at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome including children. Cost $8. Mini meat draw and 50/50 following dinner. All monies raised go to children & charities in Vernon. Doors open at 5 p.m. CAETANI CULTURAL CENTRE Become a member, bring your ideas and let’s get creative. Members can help stage events and workshops in all artistic mediums or showcase their own work if they choose. If you have an interest in the arts or heritage or just want to be part of something special, become a member of the Caetani Cultural Centre Society and

Feature Event: Join the Science Fair Club at Okanagan Science Centre

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ave you ever wondered why ocean tides rise and fall? Conducted your own kitchen chemistry experiments? Were curious about why things do what they do? Enter the 2011 North Okanagan/Shuswap Regional Science Fair! Design an experiment or research cool technology and you have the chance to win awesome prizes including cash, scholarships, or a trip to Toronto for the Canada-Wide Science Fair! The competition is open to anyone in Grades 4-12, but only students in Grades 7-12 are eligible for regional awards. Join the Science Fair Club at the Okanagan Science Centre Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. to find out how to turn your big idea into an award-winning science fair project! E-mail sciencefair@okscience. ca or call 250-545-3644 for more information. help us create a thriving creative centre for the community. We need your support! See www.caetaniculturalcentre.org SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU The Seniors Information and Resource Bureau is now located in the People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors information, please call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See our website at www.socialplanning.ca or e-mail sirb@socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $7.50 and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. All monies from meat draws go to local charities. CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a support group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and the lives of others. TINY TOT HAND DRUM GROUP For children two to six years at the Aboriginal Infant/Early Childhood Development Program, free, every Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m., at 2902-29th Ave. For more information, call 542-7578. WEIGHT AND SEE DROP-IN PROGRAM Weekly program will be held Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon for families at the Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses will be present to weight and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. There will be information available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. For more information, call 250-549-5721. VERNON TABLE TENNIS CLUB Meets Fridays at Halina Centre, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Call Ron Dickey at 545-1842. MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets Fridays from 3 - 4 p.m., at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 558-6900; Gail, 260-3879. 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 for more information. AA MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Friday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Kalamalka Group (H) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby New Freedom Group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. Malia Group (X) open meeting at 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave, Vernon (H) Handicap Access. (X) No Handicap Access. AA MEETINGS IN ENDERBY Fridays at 8 p.m., open discussion group, St. Andrews United Church, corner of Belvedere and Regent Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Fridays at 8 p.m., the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Call the 24-hour hotline at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to

talk or for more information. CODA MEETS Fridays at 11 a.m., at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church. VERNON MS SOCIETY DROP-IN CENTRE Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - noon, in room 105, the People Place; closed Wednesdays. Come in for coffee, a game of checkers or crib, dialogue and support. Call 542-2241 for info. VERNON ELKS LODGE #45 Our downtown hall is available for small and large functions such as meetings, weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of life, etc. We offer full catering on request with hall rentals. Please call Maureen at 558-0876. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS NORA (North Okanagan Referral Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les Fresorger at 542-7181 or see www.nora.ca. AL-ANON MEETS Fridays at 8 p.m., Vernon Jubilee Hospital (Education Rooms) and Sundays at 8 p.m., at Seaton Centre. For more information, call 545-4933. PAINTING FOR FUN DROP-IN SESSION Fridays 1-4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Paint with others in a creative environment as you experiment with your choice of paints. Work from photos or still life as you like. Drop-in fee $3.36 members/ $4.48 non members. Call 250-542-6243.

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS: ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE From 4 p.m. to close, Friday and Saturday, 2500-46th Ave. Call 542-3277 for more information. Also, Grandpa darts every Friday at 1 p.m. You don’t have to be a grandpa to play!

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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 11 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. The pool room and coffee shop open daily. Thrift Shop open Monday to Friday. For more info., call 250-549-4201. SUNSHINE SENIORS MEET Every second and fourth Friday of the month, downstairs at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. at 1:30 p.m. Join us for devotions, games and great treats. Everyone 55-plus is welcome. Premises are wheelchair accessible. Annual membership is $3. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE TAI CHI 50+ welcome to come out and participate in tai chi at the centre, 3310-37th Ave., Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info.

FEBRUARY 12 THE HISTORY OF LACE AT MACKIE LAKE HOUSE Presentation by Jeanette Palmer Feb. 12 at Mackie Lake House on Kalamalka Lake at 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online at www.mackiehouse.ca or by calling 250-545-1019. Tea will be served. Tickets will not be available at the door. OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ Feb. 12, second Winter Carnival Blues Festival, Vernon Rec. Centre. Doors open 6 p.m., show 6:45 p.m. Admission $25. This year’s festival features Harpdog Brown and the Blood Hounds from Edmonton, Jason Buie Band from Vancouver, local entertainers Cat Wells and her Red Hot Voodoo Daddies and Ranger Caine and introducing from Lumby, Crossfire. Food and merchandise vendors available. Call Dot at 250-5424042 if attending by Friday so seats can be saved. HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE Wok & Rock Dinner & Dance Feb. 12. at 6 p.m. at 3310-37th Ave. Cost: $12. A full-course Chinese dinner will be served. Entertainment: Sentimental Journey. Come on out and join in this years Carnival fun! Tickets at the Vernon Winter Carnival office or at the Halina Canteen. For further info call: 250-542-2877. KIINDALE THRIFT STORE 2725 Patterson Ave., Armstrong is holding a big one day only Valentine sale Feb. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Baby clothes, books and shoes, 10 cents each. Everything else 50 per cent off including boutique. DINE VEGAN & HEALTH PRESENTATION Feb. 12 and 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event has been cancelled. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. First and third Saturday of the month, it’s Knob Hill Whist at 7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more information, call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. LADIES FRIENDSHIP BIBLE COFFEES Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a study-friendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. Call Jean at 250-542-6468 or Shirley at 250-260-3577. DUPLICATE BRIDGE The North Okanagan Bridge Club meets Saturdays at 1 p.m., and Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Halina Centre. Canteen open Tuesdays and Thursdays. All bridge players welcome. Call Pat at 260-1300 for information. For learning games, call Ollie at 558-3709. THE IDEA EXCHANGE takes place every second Saturday at Gallery Vertigo. The Idea Exchange is for North Okanagan Artists Alternative members only. You can join the organization for as little as $15 per year and take part in this series of free demonstrations. YOUTHGLO!! YouthGLO! For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) youth aged 14 to 18, living in or visiting the North Okanagan. Connect with others who understand what it’s like growing up as an LGBTQ youth in the North Okanagan. Trust us: you are not alone! For more information e-mail us at youthglo@hotmail.com VERNON BUDDHIST TEMPLE The Vernon Buddhist temple meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 4 p.m., with an informal discussion starting at 2:30 p.m. We have been practising Pure Land Buddhism in Vernon since 1948. Rev.

Yasuhiro Miykawa leads the services held at the Vernon Japanese Cultural Society, 4895 Bella Vista Rd. Let us share the message of our Buddhist teachings, which emphasize peace, loving kindness, compassion, non-violence, interrelatedness of all living beings, attitudes of care and responsibility towards ourselves, and our environment. For further information please call Mari at 542-5633. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Second Saturday of each month at Schubert Centre, 8 to 11 a.m. Bring family and friends to enjoy the best pancakes in town and then go shopping: two for one on clothing in the thrift shop. Flea market tables available by calling 250-549-4201. THE VERNON & DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We are a local, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue our lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation will go entirely to care for local pets. For more information, call 250-542-7203 or see our website at www.vernonanimalcare.com

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PARENT SUPPORT & EDUCATIONAL GROUP For parents of children with FASD and similar neurological conditions, meets Feb. 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at NONA Child Development Centre, 2802-34th St. For more information contact Lorraine Donald (key worker) at 549-1281, ext.215. New group members are always welcome! COFFEE PARTY FOR HOSPICE Feb. 15-March 31, Hospice is bringing back the very successful and enjoyable, Coffee Party for Hospice fundraiser. We invite you to host a party in support of our volunteer programs and to raise awareness of hospice palliative care services available in our community. For more information as to how you can participate contact at cherie@nohs.ca SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ Feb. 15, weekly coffee Red Barn 10 a.m. Feb. 16 attending Powerhouse Theatre opening night for Lend me a Tenor. Also attending the Vipers hockey game Feb. 18. Call for tickets by Feb. 15, 260-5238. DOG’O’POGO RALLY OBEDIENCE LESSONS Spring classes run Feb. 15 to March 22 (six sessions). Classes are for handlers and dogs who wish to learn about rally obedience. Basic skills covered: heeling on and off leash, attention, hand and voice command signals, sits, downs, stays and reading and performing signed exercises in a trial situation. All dogs should be at least six months and have updated immunizations or titres. You will need to use a regular flat collar (no chokers or pinch collars, please). For some classes you will be required to have an x-pen or crate. For more info., see www.dogopogo.ca or phone Nan at 250-542-2740. VERNON SENIOR CITIZENS RECREATIONAL SOCIETY AKA Halina Seniors Centre, annual general meeting Feb. 16 at 10 a.m., Halina Club Room, 3310-37th Ave. If you have been a good member in standing for over the last six months we look forward to seeing you out at the meeting. For further info call: 250-542-2877. ABBEYFIELD HOUSE IN FALKLAND Coffee house to raise money for new residential facility for seniors. Entertainers of all kinds welcome Feb. 26, Falkland Hall starting 7.30 p.m. Admission $5. Entertainers free, 50/50 draw. Refreshments available: herbal and regular tea, coffee, pop and water along with homemade goodies and sandwiches. For more information, call 250-379-2608 or e-mail brucev01@telus.net

ANIMAL LOVERS’ WALK FOR SLAUGHTERED SLED DOGS Sponsored by the Vernon & District Animal Care Society Feb. 13. Meet at the Army Camp at 11 a.m. for a walk to MLA Eric Foster’s office. Bring your dog, your family and your friends, plus posters telling the B.C. government how important animal welfare is to our province. Now’s the time to speak out against animal abuse and suffering. For info phone Sue at 250-545-7535 or Heather at 250-542-7203. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA General meeting Feb.13 at 2 p.m. All members urged to attend. LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION monthly trapshoots are the second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the clubhouse, for more information contact Norm at 5476012 or Leroy at 542-1445. CITY CENTRE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN DISPLAY Feb. 13 at Wesbild Centre during the Toonie and a Tin Skate from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come for family skate, support the food bank and provide input on draft Neighbourhood Plan. SINGING VALENTINE Feb. 14 The Hospice Harmony Quartet will serenade your valentine with a song and one long-stemmed red rose. Cost $30 per serenade, all proceeds LOST supporting North Okanagan Hospice. Book your Valentine today, (Vernon locations only). Call Sonya at 250-558-2993. Share your love with your Valentine and Hospice House. KALAMALKA SPEAKERS SERIES Feb. 14, “The British Columbia Dragoons: 100 Years of Service to Canada. A local, part-time military regiment sends soldiers off to serve in distant lands for two world wars and the present war in Afghanistan,” with Howard Hisdal, Okanagan College history professor, in the Lecture Theatre, Vernon campus, 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. Presentation is free and free parking in student parking lot during the event. SOLD The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place. Feb. 14 Paul Neutered male black lab/border collie Jones will speak on “the Historical 1953 Landslide in the cross. Tattoo in Ear 855ATT, 80 lbs, no collar. White on chest & back right foot Lower Arrow Lake Area.” Feb. 21: a Powerpoint presentaPLEASE call 250-308-7303 tion by Teresa Hwang with her own insights on “India: A Buddhist Pilgrimage.” Visitors welcome. POWERFUL, RELEVANT AND PRACTICAL For more information, call Nadine at 250549-1479. MONEY STRATEGIES THAT WORK! HULLCAR & DEEPCREEK HALL SOCIETY FINANCIAL FOCUS Regular meeting Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at Hullcar FOR MORE & Deepcreek Hall. Members and friends DETAILS AND REGISTRATION [WIRED FOR SUCCESS] of the hall are very welcome. Coffee and INFORMATION, VISIT Roy Beyer | Real Estate Investing goodies will be served. We will be discuss102 | The New Opportunities of YOURMONEYRADIO.CA ing our next activities. Potlucks, pancake the New Economy especially as it CALL 1.866.312.8720 breakfasts, bring your ideas! Contacts Vic relates to Real Estate. Wright at 250-546-1933 or Sherri Farris Robert Gignac | Your Richly Scott Peckford | How to Rob at 250-546-1944. Imagined Future | Building Your Bank | Don’t Worry, It’s SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ Feb. 14, Valentine Wealth & Happiness | Taking Legal | You Will Learn How Control of Your Finances to Save Thousands of $$$ supper, limited seating, call for location and time. No membership fee, just come out Sponsored by: Harvest Group of Companies | YourMoneyRadio.ca and join us any time you wish. Call Carole Olympia Trust | Foundation Capital Corporation | Business Edge News Magazine | Gatewise Learning Systems Inc. LOCATION: KELOWNA | FEB 22nd | Starts 7:15pm at 260-5238 for more information.

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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3908 - 27 St, Vernon • 250-545-7700 www.faithbaptistvernon.com • Pastor Larry Dyck th

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9:30 am Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) Sunday School for age 3 - gr. 5 Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study and Prayer Time

The Centre for

Awakening Spiritual Growth Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry

CELEBRATING EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 TO 11:45 AM AT: THE SCHUBERT CENTRE - 3505 - 30th Ave., VERNON * Live Music * Joyful Messages * Reiki/Healing Circle Following Service

6161 P.V. Road We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!

9AM - CHILDREN’S PROGRAM FOR NEWBORN - GRADE 6 11AM - SIMPLIFIED CHILDREN’S PROGRAM FOR NEWBORN - AGE 6

LEAD PASTOR: LARRY WOELKE ASSOCIATE PASTOR: GREG SUMNER

Addressing relational and personal issues from a biblical perspective.

Church Directory

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250-558-5730

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Worship Holy Communion & Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Pastor Richard D. Schulz

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Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959

Pastor Larry is preaching “A Test of Faith” - Genesis 22

1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267

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Speaker: June Hanson Music: Brian Howard

WORSHIP SERVICE 9AM & 11AM

Join our Happy Hour Sunday 10:30AM

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All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall

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Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM FAMILY WORSHIP

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ALL SAINTS Anglican Church WELCOMES YOU!

Clint Batchelor

3205 - 27th St. • 250-542-3179 allsaintsvernon.org

Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth

Sunday Services

4506 - 29th St 545-2927

Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene

7:45 a.m. Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 9:15 a.m. The Table* 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist (BAS)*

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH 10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276

Mass: Sunday 10:30am 1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass

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VERNON FAMILY CHURCH A Place to call “Home” 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978 Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling

CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Affiliated with the PAOC of Canada

Join us each Sunday

Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm

1st Service 10:00am 2nd Service 2:00pm

Pastor Dithmar Molzahn

5600 MacDonald Rd.

CHURCH OF GOD

4312 - 25th St, Vernon • 250-542-7894 • Pastor Gary Glanz

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10 AM KING’S KIDS (SUNDAY): 10:15 AM ALEXIS PARK KIDS CLUB: MONDAY 2:45 - 4:30PM PRE-TEENS: TUESDAY 6:30PM FEAR FACTOR SENIORS: FRIDAY 10 AM

250-545-1536

Community Baptist Church Looking for a church home? Check us out!

Knox Presbyterian

Alexis Pk. Dr. at 32nd Avenue • 250-542-8613

¥ Traditional services with organ & choir ¥ Friendly, welcoming congregation This Sunday: 9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Communion Sunday

4911 Silver Star Rd. • 542-4028 • Pastor Rick Corak

Join us Sunday 10:00am

Guest Speaker: Mr. Joe Amaral from First Century Foundations Speaking on Understanding Jesus Sat. Feb. 12th at 6:30pm • Sun. Feb. 13th at 10am & 6:30pm Cost: $15 for combined evening sessions

Spending time in Worship and God’s Word Toddler Care available • Sunday School for ages 3-11

Rev. Dr. Ed Millin - Series: Managing Stress: Sermon #3: “The Stress of An Uncertain Future”

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9:30am German Service 10:30am Worship Service (Sunday School for the children)

7pm Evening Service - Hymn Singing Wednesday 7:30pm Bible Study & Prayer

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Phone 250-542-0128 Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt

2607-27th Street 542-1276

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Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm

Worship Service Impact Youth 6:30pm Thursdays Son Kids Trekking Adventure www.firstbaptistvernon.net

1st Sunday of the Month No 7:00 pm Mass

VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH

Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist 3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941

2601 - 43rd AVENUE 250-545-7105

Saturday 6:30pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am

Stuart McKnight Faith, Finances & Future Vision - Part 2 All are Welcome

www.emmanuelvernon.ca

“Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers”

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 3300 Alexis Park Drive • (250) 545-0797

10 am Morning Worship with Sharon Ferguson-Hood

Reflection: Being Reconciled Ministers: Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood, Leanne Benoit & Rev. Bob Thompson

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Minister defends natural resource portfolio JUDIE STEEVES Black Press

Putting all the permits, licences and authorities to use B.C.’s Crown-owned land in a single ministry is not all about allowing more efficient economic development of the resource, says Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. “This is about approving the right projects, not just any project,� said Thomson about the new ministry he was asked to head up last October. “Our Crown land is a resource for the future. We need to make careful, balanced decisions about its use,� he says. Thomson admits he’s very aware that people are watching the new ‘super ministry’ to see how it works – and whether it works. But, he’s confident that it can work. By collectively working with a number of the natural resource ministries, he says it will be possible to better address the challenges of both reduced staffing levels and reduced budgets in individual ministries. He hopes this will result in improved communication between ministries where otherwise there could be conflict. While policy is still set by the ‘line ministries,’ the new ministry carries it out in terms of administering licensing and regulation, under their direction, he explained. What makes it all work is the Environment and Land Use Committee (ELUC) of the B.C. cabinet, which includes the ministers of energy (also Thomson at the moment), forests (Pat Bell, who chairs it), mines (Randy Hawes), aboriginal relations (Barry Penner), environment (Murray Coell) and agriculture (Ben Stewart), as well as the parliamentary secretary for water stewardship (John Slater). Deputy ministers also attend those meetings, and sit on the Natural Resource Management Board.

At ELUC all those ministers work together to resolve issues. “It only works if we all work collectively.

We’re a support ministry for the line ministries. We ensure strategic policy is carried out,� said Thomson.

“Hopefully we resolve issues and find a balance with a collaborative approach. There’s only one land base and

it has many pressures from many uses.� At the same time, he admits it’s a work in progress, getting a new

ministry – made up of key staff from many different ministries – up and running smoothly. Adjustments are still

being made, and he would like to see some flexibility where there are bits that aren’t working.

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FOOD DRIVE

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Sarah Clark (left) and Robert Martindale, with The Source, help Scott Adam and Kelly Kedrosky, with the Village Green Mall, make a donation to the Salvation Army food bank. Until Sunday, The Source is collecting items for the food bank and it is donating $10 for every cell phone activation and Bell TV sale.

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Sun FM personalities April Lyn (left), Betty Selin and Brian Martin (right) join the Literacy Week Cat in the hat (Doris Bensmiller) in sending the Honda Fit off to pick up another load of books during the Literacy Week book drive.

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2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE

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2007 NISSAN MURANO SE AWD 89,000 kms, cruise, tonneau cover, cargo net, leather heated seats, rear view camera, remote keyless entry, sunroof, CD player, p p, dual climate control. power ggroup, Nissan Certified: Stk # P-1045

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2006 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD 92830 kms, one owner, air, power seat / mirrors / locks, cruise, heated seats, sunroof,, trailer hitch, brand new tires, sunroof, pearl paint. Nissan Certified: Stk # P-1053

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$23,995

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2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 54,000 kms, air conditioning, cruise control navigation system, alloy wheels, manual transmission, tinted windows, power windows / locks, fog lights. Stk # P1052

$19,995

2007 INFINITI FX35 AWD TECH 56,000 kms, automatic, one owner, navigation, DVD player, heated leather seats, sunroof, keyless entry, power group, cruise, air, steering wheel audio controls and Infiniti Canada Certification Stk # P-1055

$34,995

2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 4WD 87,000 kms, V6, locking differential, power group, roof rack, alloy wheels, Downhill assist, cruise, hood deflector, sunroof, rear hitch, AM / FM / WMA / MP3 stereo. Amazing condition … looks like new Stk # P-982

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2010 NISSAN XTERRA S 4X4 36,000 kms, automatic, roof rack, air, tilt, cruise, CD player, running boards, fog lights, power windows / locks / mirrors. Stk # P-1054

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$8,995

2005 NISSAN MURANO SL 105,000 kms, air, tilt steering, cruise, power group, alloys, heated seats, 6 CD changer, sunroof, 1 owner, well maintained with recent new tires and brakes. Stk # 24-774A

$14,999

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$39,995

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$31,999

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Sue Beaudry (right), with the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, accepts a $86,000 donation from the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Health Care Auxiliary at the Bargain Bin in Armstrong. The money will go towards medical equipment for the new patient care tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

It may seem like it comes from many different sources, but in fact we share one interconnected water in this near-desert valley, so every move toward sharing and cooperating means management of it can be more efficient and effective. That reminder came from Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan at the launch of a new web-based tool to keep an ongoing record of what’s being used by the valley’s largest utilities. “There used to be a lot more parochialism in the valley, but it’s getting better,” he said. The Streamlined Water Use Reporting Tool, or SWURT, was launched recently with a training session for staff from water utilities who will begin using it immediately. Monthly online reporting of water use will replace the annual, paper report of water use that utilities have submitted to the province up to now. It is information that will also be available for water managers to see at a glance what their usage is in comparison to other utilities, in comparison to last year’s use, and along with data on environmental conditions, evapo-transpiration rates and snowpack measurements as well. It begins with the 25 largest utilities in the Okanagan as a pilot, but the tool will eventually include all 100 utilities in the valley, said Anna Warwick Sears, executive director of the Okanagan Basin Water Board.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Follow through on any commitment you make, but especially one you have with your spouse. You might get away with it with letting a friend down, but not with your one-and-only. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Although you have a tendency to rush into things at times, you need to be methodical when working on a critical assignment. Know what you need to do before proceeding.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A meeting will be held for public review and comment of the:

White Valley Recreation Complex Master Plan The meeting will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011, at the White Valley Community Centre, located at 2250 Shields Avenue, Lumby, BC.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) All wasteful spending will do for you is harvest seeds of regret in the near future. If you want something to show for your efforts, guard against inclinations to be extravagant.

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Bridge by Phillip Alder Doug Larson, a newspaper columnist, said, “What some people mistake for the high cost of living is really the cost of high living.” In this deal, there is a high cost for not playing high at the right moment. How should the play and defense proceed in three no-trump after West leads the heart king? What do you think of North’s raise to three no-trump? I like North’s bid. If his suit generates six tricks, three no-trump is likely to make. If, however, the suit proves useless, South will probably struggle to take even seven tricks. Of the alternative responses, two no-trump is the one not to make. When you have a long suit and know partner

has some fit (which South must have because he opened in no-trump), either bid three no-trump or make your suit trumps. South starts with six top tricks: two spades, one heart, two diamonds and one club. He hopes to get the extra tricks from dummy’s diamond suit, planning to duck the first round to East. South holds up his heart ace until the third round of the suit, then leads a low diamond to dummy’s 10. East wins with his jack and shifts to a low club, but South takes his ace and runs dummy’s diamonds to take nine tricks: two spades, one heart, five diamonds and one club. At least, that is South’s plan. But West can thwart

it by playing his diamond queen when declarer leads the suit at trick four. Now South has no chance. If he lets West win the trick, West cashes two heart winners for down one. And if South takes the fourth trick in the dummy, he can no longer establish and run the diamond suit.

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WINIFRED STEEL Our dear friend and beloved Aunt Win passed away very peacefully on Tuesday, Feb 8 at home in Vernon, B.C. She was just a month short of her 103rd Birthday. Win was predeceased by her husband Weldon in 1991. She is survived by many great friends, a large extended family, nieces and nephews in Australia, Ontario, and Vancouver Island. Win was born in Oxford England in 1908. When she was 10 years old her father died in the flu epidemic of 1918; her mother passed just 3 years later. She was sent to live with relatives and was separated from her 3 younger brothers who she would not see again for 30 years. Win graduated in nursing and spent many satisfying years care-giving, in the operating room, and as a midwife delivering babies. She met her soldier and Canadian beau, Weldon Steel in 1946 and journeyed to Canada on the Aquatania the following year, where they were married. Weldon’s career with the Bank of Montreal took them to many cities; they finally settled in Vernon in 1963. Volunteer work, social events, charities, gardening, and golfing were her passions. Her positive attitude about life and feisty sense of humour endeared her to all she met; a day was not complete without a chilled gin and tonic with friends at cocktail hour. Win’s good health and active life allowed her to live in her own house until she was 96, then into her new home in Canterbury Court. Win you were an inspiration to us all, we will miss you. Sweet dreams. No funeral service by request. A Celebration of Life to be held on her birthday March 30, 2011 at Canterbury Court.

We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Gertie Burns on Jan 12, 2011 at Vernon Hospice House. She is predeceased by her loving husband Jim, her parents and three sisters. Surviving are her sister Norah, brother Earl (Donna), sisterin-law Helen Belous and several nieces and nephews. No funeral by request

“Rest in Peace Gertie”

MCNIVEN, Nora Adelaide

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GANZEVELD, Doris 1913 – 2011 Doris (Dahlen) Ganzeveld, born in Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2011 at Creekside Landing in Vernon . She was predeceased by her husband, Rex Ganzeveld, of Vernon, BC in December 2000; sisters, Cora Bebee, Olive Rystrom, and brother, Pastor Art Dahlen. She is survived by two brothers, Mel Dahlen and Ray Dahlen of Saskatoon, SK. The Funeral Service was held in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Thursday, February 10th, 2011. Interment followed in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Doris may do so to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, 2101-32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5L2 or to a charity of choice.

of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@ myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-5467237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.

Doreen J. Monty Passed away Feb. 11, 2005

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Joyce’s friends and acquaintances will be saddened to know she died on Friday, February 4th. Especially grieving are her immediate family: her daughters Sheryl Wynne (Rick) and Glenne, her sons Roderick (Margie) and Ian and her son-in-law Wayne Richardson. Ian’s twin, Sheryl Richardson, predeceased Joyce by more than four years. Joyce grieved her untimely loss of her youngest daughter every day for the rest of her life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to:

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

One thing led to another and Joyce became a Vernonite. It was a most fortuitous happenstance, especially because the ski week was supposed to be at Todd Mountain until it was rained out.

CLIFFORD LORNE AEICHELE Jan. 15, 1935 – Feb. 4, 2011

In Memoriam

(1930 – 2011)

Joyce moved to Vernon from Calgary in 1970. During a ski week at Silver Star a local realtor convinced Allan to look at a chalet he had listed for $8,000. Allan made a ridiculous counter. mainly to be left alone. It was accepted.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Nora Adelaide McNiven on February 4, 2011 in Vernon, BC. Expression

Joyce Edith McLennan

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Clifford. He is survived by sons Trevor and Derrick, daughters Betty and Shandra, brother Ivan (Bev), sisters Lorraine and Peggy (Irvine), 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial will be announced at a later date. You will always be remembered. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

MCCALLUM, Kathleen Mary

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Mary McCallum on February 4, 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, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.

Joyce loved living in Vernon. She loved the hills and mountains, the valleys and lakes, the size of the town, the activities it offered, the classic seasons and, especially, the friendliness of the people and the fact that people from all walks of life socialized together, volunteered together, played together and built a community together. Joyce enjoyed joining her friends in skiing, lake activities, badminton, golf and, of course, bridge. The weekly session with the good friends in her bridge club gave Joyce great pleasure. For the last few weeks, Joyce was a resident of Noric House. Her family is grateful to the staff and, especially, the care-givers who carry out duties professionally yet in a very personal way. A memorial event will held at a later date.

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Help Wanted DELIVERY TEAM

CLASS 1 OR 3 DRIVERS Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 mos. at a time, Valid D.L. & High School Diploma or GED. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

For Case Furniture Gallery in Enderby. We are seeking a responsible, energetic individual to work with our delivery team in our Enderby warehouse. Primary duties include inventory handling, customer pickups & deliveries. Must be fit & able to bend, lift, pull or push up to 150 lbs. & possess a valid driver’s licence with a clean driving abstract. Applicants MUST be customer service driven. Compensation includes a benefits package. Please fax your resume to 250-838-2140 or email it to hr@casefurniture.ca by Feb. 18th. Only those called for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER required mid-Feb. to June 2011. Monday - Friday, 5 hrs. daily Must have TESL Certification & experience with multi-level learners in a classroom setting.

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Education/Trade Schools CLASS 1-2-3-4-5-7 DRIVER TRAINING

Mountain & City Training Heavy Equipment Operator Training Financial Aid Available (for qualified students)

Minimum experience 2 years.

Taylor Pro Training Ltd.

Apply by email only to Vernon & District Immigration Services Society:

Call toll free 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

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250-550-2137 Executives Realty Traffic Controller (flagger) 2 Day Training Classes Road Safety TSC Classes held in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Princeton & Williams Lake. Starting Feb. New $252.00 Renew $168.00 For Dates & Info 1-866-7372389, www.roadsafetytcs.com

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1-800-805-0662 Ext.501 VERNON CAMPUS

32-100 Kalamalka Lake Rd.

Weekend Certified Air Brake

Feb 19th - 20th

Childcare Available

Apply in person with resume 1220 Kal Lake Road.

ACL looking for landfill operator, scale attendants & inspectors at Vernon/Armstrong Landfill for 2011 season. Apply to Tim_ansell@shaw.ca 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

Check Classifieds! Childcare Available

Here’s Your Opportunity! Hailey’s Garden Pre-Primary School has 2 full-time spaces open for children aged 2.5 years old Our unique philosophy allows for a holistic learning experience based solely on your child’s words, ideas, and interests, resulting in self-confidence, self-esteem, citizenship, and Kindergarten readiness.

Spaces open March 1 2011. Call director Susan Miller 250-549-3203.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Marketing team at our office in Vernon. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals wishing to further their career with the support and assistance of the Kal Tire organization.

time position. Benefits available. Wage negotiable depending on experience.

Email your resume to: info@LittleTex.ca

Career Opportunities

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The yukon hospital corporation is seeking applicants for the following positions in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory: • Manager, Information Systems – Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition #2011-011) • Registered Nurse, ICU/Medical Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition #2011-008) • Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition #2010-176) • Term Nursing Positions – Whitehorse General Hospital (Competition #RNG2011) Please visit our website at www.yukonhospitals.ca or call 867-393-8703 for more information on these and other available positions.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501 – 48th Avenue, P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by February 21st, 2011.

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PROCARE INSTITUTE has been in operation since 1987 and is an accredited institution, with Private Career Training Institute Agency (PCTIA), the official career body responsible for registering and accrediting all the private colleges in the province. Our curriculum exceeds the standard set by the Provincial Government. The benefits of ProCare training are: • Over 98% employment rate • Proven method of training • Instruction on site by experienced nurses • Small class sizes • Earn $18-$22 an hour after graduation • Convenient locations Requirements for the program are: • Grade 11, or have adult student status We require photo ID as proof of age for our adult students. • Medical clearance, TB test, Criminal Record Check

A detailed job description, list of qualifications along with information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions.

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Kal Tire is Canada’s largest independent tire dealer, with over 220 locations throughout Western Canada, along with a warehousing and distribution network, retreading facilities and mining tire operations.

KITCHEN MANAGER with high energy. This is a full

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 250-546-0600

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Custodial/Janitorial position available at a local Christian business. Applicant must be willing to work evenings and weekends. 30-35 hrs per week with benefits. $15/hr. Attn faxed resume to Will @ 250-545-0421 or email to twohats3@gmail.com FARM workers needed at Kuhn Kuhn Farms, 4320 L&A Cross Rd. $9.28/hr. Call 250- 558-3778.

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Our program also features organic snacks, natural playground, field trips, family events, and affordable tuition fees.

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Immediate openings for two experienced tattoo artists. Call Holly or Christine 250-558-3733 Chair rental in up-beat hair studio. If you have some cliental we’ll help you build the rest. Call 250-260-4267

Education/Trade Schools

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INTERESTED IN A REAL ESTATE CAREER? • Extensive Training • 6 Figure Income Potential in your first year • Market is Changing • Now is the Time Call for an appointment

Basic Chainsaw Operator Training- 2011. The BC Forest Safety Council’s basic chainsaw operator course provides handson training to everyone from new to experienced chainsaw operators. Learn how to safely maintain and handle a chainsaw for most non-falling applications. Key topics covered include creating a personal safety plan, chain sharpening, identifying tension and binds and how to safely make your cuts. This two-day course is endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council and provides participants with training and competency evaluation in a form acceptable to WorkSafeBC. Numerous sessions of chainsaw training are scheduled around the province starting in April, 2011. To learn more and to obtain an enrollment form, visit our website at www.bcforestsafe.org or call toll free 1-877-741-1060, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equip. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866399-3853

Education/Trade Schools

NEXT VERNON CLASS STARTS IN JANUARY 2011

THE COURSE INCLUDES • • • • • • •

Intro to Health Care, & Philosophy & History of Continuing Care Communication Skills for the Health Care provider Techniques and Skills for Dementia Care - a Certificate Course Home Support • Assisted Living CPR Level C • InterRAI FoodSafe Clinical Experience - Intermediate Care, Extended Care, Community Care • Personal and Professional Development of the Caregiver • Job Search, Resume, Interview Skills

This full-time, 28 week program consists of two integrated modules: Instructional/Classroom and Clinical. The clinical program is conducted in approved long-term care facilities and hospitals.

PROCARE® INSTITUTE Call us for the next available start date

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Help Wanted Darford is a proudly Canadian nutrition company that makes allnatural food and treats for dogs

Darford Industries is currently seeking a Full time Shipper/Receiver. The successful candidate must have good communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions effectively. Daily duties will include manually picking and packing orders, creating necessary shipping documents, researching freight rates using email and telephone and coordinating pick-up and delivery times with shipping companies. You must be proficient in using a pallet jack and fork lift and have basic computer skills including Word and Excel. Own means of reliable transportation will also be required. Salary will be determined on level of experience and a benefit package is also available. If you meet these requirements and would like to join our team, please email your resumé to steve@darford.com or via fax: 250.549.2849

AA seniors seniors housing housing facility facility has has aa opening opening for the following Position: for the following Position:

Servers• •• Server

Experience Experience an an asset asset but not necessary but not necessary Contact: Cindy Kury, Manager Apply within 3309 - 39th Ave 3309 - 39th Ave, Vernon Fax Contact: 250-545-3460 Cindy Kury, Manager Email info@silverspringsvernon.ca

THE HAUGEN MEDICAL GROUP MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT required for Fridays and occasional staff relief: experience essential in medical office billings & procedures. Preference given but not essential, for applicant with EMR experience. Computer literacy and people skills mandatory. OFFICE ASSISTANT required, approx. 10 hours a week, very flexible hours, perfect for stay at home mom. Excellent computer and people skills mandatory. Reply in writing with references, to 23C- 3300 Smith Dr., Armstrong, BC V0E 1B1

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Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens, Estate Administrator (28 years experience) at 250-503-5300 today, To set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9A2

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Kitchen Staff Please drop off resume daily between 2:00 & 4:00pm 5600 Anderson Way, Vernon, BC NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

• $2500+/month • Must be able to start immediately • Company Training • Permanent Positions • Promotions within 90 days

EARN money part time or full time for walking exercise. Vehicle required getting to work locations. Email: info@absolutelypure.ca or phone 250-549-1381.

250-860-9480

Full Time MOA with specialist office experience required for a busy medical practice. Please fax resume with a hand written cover letter to 250-5585899. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certification an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Email or fax resume to: office@lemare.ca or 250-9564888.

For an interview call:

Must be 18+ years of age

Auxiliary Analyst- Vernon - $26.50 to $35.07 per hour Analysts represent CLBC in performing the lead role in determining eligibility of applicants for services and approving or denying all proposed individual service plans. The Analyst negotiates contracts, and monitors contracts for service in accordance with CLBC requirements. The position is also responsible for negotiating costing details and developing service contracts with community service providers; as well as, the subsequent ongoing monitoring of the services being provided for all agreements. Qualifications: Business related Bachelor’s degree preferably with human services orientation or work experience, OR a combination of 10 years equivalent education and experience. Experience working in Community Living field with adults with developmental disabilities and their families is preferred. For a complete list of qualifications and duties please review the job posting and job description posted on our website. Closing date: February 18, 2011 For more information about how to apply, please go to www.communitylivingbc.ca/opportunities

Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca LOCAL COMPANY seeks experienced furnace & a/c installer. P/T, flexible hours, own vehicle & tools. Wage based on experience. Fax: 250-5469014. LOG TRUCK drivers required for Campbell River. Experienced drivers please apply. Fax drivers abstract and resume to: 250-287-9914. Memphis Hair Group - requires a stylist to join our team of professionals, very affordable chair rental, work for yourself and get ahead, clientele preferred. Phone 250-5586565 contact Indira. ORCHARD WORKERS Thinning, pruning, harvesting $9.28/hr or piece rate. 10hrs/ day, July-Nov. Contact Gutknecht Orchards, 5959 Duncan Rd, Vernon 250-542-6647 email: kgutknec@shaw.ca Require Careaid who lives in Vernon to work in private residence, female / non-smoker need only respond. (250)5585148, Fax: 250-558-5285 Youth ages 11 & up. Lic. supervised youth program. Earn up to $75 p/w. 260-1006

REGIONAL SALES REP Reporting to the President, you will be responsible for: Developing new opportunities by actively soliciting business from potential customers within the North Okanagan.Maintaining and following up with existing customers to ensure complete satisfaction and generate more business. Quoting prices and establish terms with customers including arranging for the collection of accounts. Following up with new and existing customers. Developing and implement sales plans and budgets. Achieving goals at the optimum possible cost while maximizing profits. Requirements: 3 years sales or account management experience in the food industry mainly in meat sales to wholesalers and retailers. Excellent presentation, communication & computer skills, reliable vehicle required. Send resumes to attention Manager 2945 Haines Road Salmon Arm BC V1E 3H1

Alterations/ Dressmaking

Buying or Selling, It can be a jungle out there....

Recreation Services is looking for energetic, motivated and skilled staff for our spring break and summer camps. If you have experience working with children and experience in any of the following specialties: sciences, drama, dance, music, cooking or sports, we are looking for you. Please send a resume with cover letter to Deb Treherne, Recreation Programmer at dtreherne@vernon.ca. Short listed applicants will be contacted and must provide a copy of a current criminal record check with vulnerable sector. Spring Break Deadline: Feb 22 Summer Deadline: May 6

HOUSEMATE

Full time and/or Respite roommates wanted for clients of NOCLS. This is a life-sharing situation that can enrich your life as you share a home with another person. The focus is to enable your housemate to have an enjoyable life in his/her own home, connected to a neighourhood and community. This can only happen as a companion and a friend. You will share household responsibilities such as: yard work, shoveling snow and household upkeep as in any rental situation. You will NOT pay rent. This is covered by your supports to your housemate. You will pay your share of food. This is NOT a JOB! We need people ready to make a commitment to share a home and your life with an adult who would not otherwise be able to live independently. Contact:: NOCLS, 2400-46th Avenue, Contact Vernon, BC V1T 9N5 • 250-545-5153

PRECAST LTD. Rapid-Span is the leading provider of transportation infrastructure products in Western Canada, with our head office being located in the North Okanagan city of Armstrong B.C. Currently we are looking for the right individuals to take on one of the following full time positions at our Armstrong facility. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Journeymen Concrete Finisher Cement Mason with experience in concrete repairs and color matching Rebar Placing & Tying General Laborers The successful candidates must be self motivated, demonstrate effective communication skills and able to work in a team environment. Fax Resume: 1-250-546-9066 Or Email: gt@rapidspan.com Mail: 1145 Industrial Dr. Armstrong, B.C., V0E 1B6 * Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trades, Technical FLAT ROOFERS Mid-City Roofing based in Kamloops B.C. requires experienced Flat Roofers. BUR, torch, singleply (TPO & PVC). Minimum 5 yrs experience. Lots of work, commercial & industrial projects.

Call:1.877.777.4856 or Fax: (1).250.376.2424 or E-mail:

midcityroofing@shaw.ca

Work Wanted 4th year carpentry apprentice, interior & exterior reno’s, $20/hr. 250-309-3682

Day Camp Leaders

Criminal record search will be a requirement plus references. Community Living British Columbia [CLBC] delivers support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strives to adhere to the corporate vision ‘Good lives in welcoming communities’.

Employment

Let classifieds be your guide! 550-7900

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

FOR YOUR alteration needs Call Kathy - 250-541-0227. Reasonable Rates, Quality Work!

Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892

Art/Music/Dancing LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR! 1st lesson Free!! Call Mobile Music 250-307-5381

Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member 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 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

Tree pruning, yard clean up, odd jobs, dump runs. Free estimates.Brian 250-558-9200.

REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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.

ENDERBY AREA RT 910 - Northern Ave & Northern Cres Available now RT 906 - Granville Ave & George St Available now LUMBY AREA RT 601 - Saddleview Ave & Mountainview Ave Available Mar 2 COLDSTREAM AREA RT 204 - Coldstream Creek & Hillside Dr. Available Mar 2 EAST HILL AREA RT 82 - 27 Cres & 18 St Available ASAP RT 65 - 19 Ave & 20 St Available Feb 23 RT 44 - 41 Ave & 42 Ave Available Mar 2 RT 94 - 39 Ave & 22 St Available Mar 2 contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info


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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION

Nu-Look Homeworks

HANDS Renovations & Repairs

Mark of Excellence

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

Tazz’s Concrete

Insured * References * Guaranteed

Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Residential Snow Removal

• Foundations • Concrete Floors • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Sidewalks/Curbs • Suspended Slabs

• Framing • Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl • Decks/Patios • Renos Complete • Post & Beam

TIM 250-307-8772

Concrete

Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435

Quality Work Guaranteed

Phone: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268

You Belong

HERE!

GOODE HOME IMPROVEMENTS “The Basement Finishing Specialist” Cell (250) 309-0024 Mike Goode Res/Fax (250) 545-1201 PROPRIETOR

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

HOME RENO’S And Handyman Services

• Bathroom Reno’s • Ceramic Tiles • Finishing/Mouldings • Electrical • Interior/Exterior Painting • Plumbing

Call Don: 250-309-6070

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

CONTRACTORS

• Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design

“All Your Concrete Needs”

Construction

HANDYMAN

Inside - Out • • • • •

Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience

Kitchens and Baths Holm Renovations Ltd

X Fine Interior Finishing X Custom Woodwork X Basement suites X Design & Colour Advice Call for a free estimate - Over 30 years experience

Call Errol or Roberta 250-545-3321

GERMAN QUALITY CONTRACTOR

• Remodeling • Specializing in tile, hardwood, laminate flooring • Basic Plumbing • FREE Design Consultation • Reasonable Rates 250-558-9696

TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS CARPENTRY 16 PLUMBING Years Experience

JOB JAR

For Free Estimate Call:

CHRIS - 250-540-0025 References • All Work Guaranteed

CLEANING

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)

PLUMBING

Ultimate Enclosures 250-253-2244 MACHINE SHEDS • WORKSHOPS HAY SHEDS • CATTLE SHELTERS • RIDING STABLES

WOOD POST STRUCTURES COMPLETE METAL CLADDING

Meridian Commercial Cleaning

Over 15 Years Experience Big enough to do the job, small enough to care!

250-260-1638

Email: mazerjan@hotmail.com

All Your Drywalling Needs

DAVIES DRYWALL

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

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

PAINTING

WHY WAIT? Available on short notice! Certified Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter

FREE ESTIMATES • LOW RATES

Jesse 250.540.4786

Email: ultimateenclosures@gmail.com

DRYWALL

Grande Plumbing

NEED A PLUMBER?

BRICK & STONE

Brick or Stone Work Small Stucco Jobs 35 Years Experience

250-545-4587

ELECTRICAL

• New Construction • Reno’s • Gas Lines Licensed Bonded Robbie & Insured 250-309-0916

WINDOWS & DOORS

Enoch

Door & Window Home Repairs

Dave - (250) 309 0206

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

250-550-7900

“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per

Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location

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

ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

CREW WITH QUALITY RATES

Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work

549-0115

BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

308-9783 549-5140

QUESTIONS? CONTACT

250 550 7900 250-550-7900

New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY

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

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


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BOOKKEEPING

MOVING

CLYDESDALE MOVING PROFESSIONAL MOVES LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

250-558-7914

Bookkeeping Services - 6 Yrs Experience - Monthly Accounting - GST, PST, Payroll & Tax Returns - Financial Statements

INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE Specializing in Small Businesses

Call Pat 549.6745

250-545-8294

s 4RUCK -OUNTED #RANE s "UILDING MATERIALS DELIVERY TRUSS LIFTS ROOlNG ETC s 'ENERAL FREIGHT ,OCAL LONG DISTANCE HAULING Competitive Rates Call Les for free estimates #ELL s&AX

250-550-7900

Computer Services

CertiďŹ ed Care Aide avail for respite, personal care & overnights. Light housekeeping. 16 years experience. Call Mayda for more info at 250-549-3066 Specialized male care aide with over 20 years experience. Supporting seniors & individuals with special needs. Contact 250-938-0829

Legal Services 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

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

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPER, Accountant recommended, quality bookkeeping. Over 20 yrs exp. Simply Accntg & QuickBooks 250-487-9377, 250-762-0229.

Cleaning Services

NORVAL COMPUTER (formerly Computers Plus) OPENING SPECIAL $40 / hour!!! 614-Cliff Ave. ENDERBY, BC Call 250-938-0512 norvalcomputer@gmail.com

Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS GRANITE SLAB SALE VALENTINE’S SALE 150 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM

GRANITE KITCHENS STARTING AT $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLS 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 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449

Pets & Livestock

Boarding Horse pasture, shelter, tack barn, close off rd access to R. Club. May 1. (604)925-4214

Equestrian

Electrician - Licensed, bonded and insured. Available for renovation and new construction. Free estimates, no job too small. Seniors’ discount. Call Art at Polaris Electric 250-486-7430.

ALL TYPES OF HORSES WANTED. Call 250-542-5501

Home Improvements

Farm Services

Farm Services

CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS GRANITE SALE. 3&4 pce slab sets for shower & bathtub areas. 5 colors to choose from starting at $1695. Showroom. 250-870-1577

BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME

BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS

Livestock

Firearms’ Safety & Hunting Courses PAL 11-12 Mar 11, CORE 25-27 Mar 11 Call Jim at 250-275-6316

Electrical

Experienced housecleaners available we supply most cleaning supplies. Weekly or Bi-weekly available, reasonable rates. Call after 6pm or weekends. 250-545-1313. Higher Standards Home Cleaning, done to your expectations. Alice 250-558-0840.

WOOD CHIPS HOG FUEL

Misc Services

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

Feed & Hay 4x4 rolls of grass hay “had rain� $25/roll. 4x4 rolls of quality Timothy fescue brome mix $45/roll. barn stored, Cherryville BC. 604-833-4626, jhbeeler@telus.net 800lb round bales, alfalfa grass, 1st crop, $50/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. Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 HAY FOR SALE, easy access. Call (250)545-1817 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 Hay for sale haylage or dry rounds. $55.00. Armstrong 250-546-0420. *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Very good quality haylage, no rain, 3 times wrapped, $45/bale. Call (250)838-7932

Livestock

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

1black shouldered peacock $85 obo, 1pea hen $60 obo. 1yr old peacock $40 obo. (250)546-0169

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

3 male purebred Golden Retriever puppies, born Nov. 25/10. Have had 1st set of shots, asking $550. each. 250838-9417

250-260-0110

Pets

CCS

COLDSTREAM CRANE SERVICE LTD.

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT

Home Care

SNOW REMOVAL

CRANE SERVICES

Pets Animal Care Society

ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free� Kittens and Adult Cats

Everyone’s Favourite, Johnny Cash, needs to ďŹ nd his forever home. Call Susan, 250-545-7535, for more info.

BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 7th. Enroll now, class ďŹ lls fast. (250)558-5322 German Shepherd Puppies http://www.minidonkeyfarm.com hee-haw@minidonkeyfarm.com 250-442-8070

German Shepherd X Yel Lab pups, cute, kid friendly outdoor dogs. Free. 250-547-9383 Lab/collie X pups $250. each with shots & vet. checked 250804-0603 Labrador puppies, all colours, inoculated. Ready to go. $500. 250-547-9224. Miniature, miniature Pom, male. Ready to go. $450. 250-833-5785

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage Antiques from England, arrived, ďŹ rst day open new stock, Sat., Feb. 10am, Penticton Antiques, Main St., (250)493-2592

just with 12, 455

Appliances #1 Choice, washer & dryer $250, fridge’s $150, ranges $100, great selection, Stuart 250-549-6545 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781. Kenmore 18 cubic foot freezer $300. 250-938-4884 White whirlpool washer/dryer. Good cond., works well. $155. Like new blue reclyner $30. 250-307-5261, 250-999-9699

Joe Prebushewski Cell: (250) 550-6208 Fax: (250) 549-3899 • Email: bearpawearthworks@telus.net

$$

SAVE THOUSANDS!

Buy where the dealers buy & save

GIANT AUTO AUCTION Over 100 cars, trucks, RV’s, 4x4’s, & SUV’s Many Unreserved.

Saturdays at 11 am Call Auction World 250-765-5282

BIG M TACK Auction Sale - Feb 26, 12noon at 5765 Falkland Rd. Falkland, BC, behind the pub. Selling tack, saddles, tools, antiques & much more. Consignments wanted. No buyers fee. (250)379-2078 or 604850-4238. Visa, MasterCard & Interac.

Farm Equipment 1989 Shibaura diesel tractor 3cyl, 4x4, c/w 48� tiller, 996hrs, great cond. $2800. 250-558-0168

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

Garage Sales

Apple wood full length dump truck, approx. 1.75 cord $250, cut up $350. 250-546-3505 Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16� length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461 Firewood, quality mixed, full chord. $120. + delivery. 250547-1490 Kris. Pine 1 cord round $120, split $150, Fir $150/$180. Birch $170/$200. Delivered. 250547-9733 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003

FREE Removal of unwanted equipment etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 Winter special 10% off on rebuilt eng., gas & diesel. Agri.,Indust.,auto, 25 years exp.,all work guaranteed. 250832-1903.

$500 Gift CertiďŹ cate for Ladies World Health & Fitness, will sell for $425 ďŹ rm. Live in SA, can’t commute. 250-515-1960 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water ďŹ ltration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 Custom make ďŹ rewood rack. Attaches to hand truck - dolly to transport and store ďŹ rewood or pellets. $65. 250-306-7447 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com Large box of children’s books & children’s clothes. $15.00.250-275-0995. Moving Sale - misc. cheap, beds, chesterďŹ eld & chair, dressers, small deep freezer $60, 110 dryer $75, wooden desk $100, metal desk $45, boxes of tools. OFFERS ON ALL. 250-545-5575 PRIVATE Collector will buy gold & silver coins! All conditions. Check your safety deposit box! Todd, 250-864-3521 Restaurant Equipment and furniture for sale in one lot in Vernon, recently purchased brand new, Turn Key possibility, contact North Central Bailiffs, 250 491-1033. RIGIDFOAM Insulation, 2 x 5 10/ bundle $15ea bundle. Call 250-862-8682, 1660 Cary Rd *STARCHOICE* Satellite T.V. Sales, installations & accessories. For best prices and service. Call 250-545-0012. VERMONT cast iron wood stove, (50,000 BTU’s) like new, new price $2800, asking $1950 obo. (250)546-8768 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 C.J’s MOBILE HAIR COMPANY- FAIR PRICING FOR SENIORS. Perms, Colors, Haircuts, in the comfort of your home. Registered Business 22 years exp. stylist. Call Carolynn, 250-540-7888.

Furniture 2 attractive living rm chairs & matching ottomans Great cond. $100. 250-545-5192 / 250-308-9465 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 FREE pick-up of unwanted tillers, snowblowers, lawntractors, please leave msg. 250503-2177 Newer model gas trimmers Ryobi 30cc $80. Feather lite 20cc $60. 250-503-2177

Heavy Duty Machinery

Medical Supplies

Misc. Wanted

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

Animal mounts, life size mounts, head mounts, Bear rugs & hides. (250)545-9550 Cash paid for Silver coins. Paying 10 times face value. 2 50-545-7140.sumas@shaw.ca

Misc. for Sale

Passionate Coin Collector Wants to buy your Coins, Silver, Sets & Collections. Pls call Chad 250-863-3082

HOT TUB COVERS

Auctions $$

EARTHWORKS LTD.

Snow Removal, tandem trucks, big snow bucket on big bobcat, snow dumpsite!

- Custom fit to any tub - We measure your tub & deliver at no charge - We have cover lifters

PENGUIN MFG 306-5706

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

Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259 40’ aluminum tandem van. 30’x40’ building to be assembled. Truss rafters, super joist ooring. 250-308-0977 250545-4653. 46� Toshiba TV, 5yrs old, used less than 100hrs, many features, paid $2400, asking $250 obo. 250-545-0552

Used Treadmill or similar. (250)547-7809 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Sporting Goods Junior sparring gear, brand new. Helmet, chest protector, wrist/shin guards, $100 obo. 250-938-4884

Tools NEW 30KW diesel generator, 0 hours, $12,000 obo. 250558-0618 small ads

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 1 & 2bdrm Condos for sale, secure building, reno’d, close to downtown, from $149,000. Vernon. 250-826-2284

small ads, BIG

deals!

the classiďŹ eds

250-550-7900

Houses For Sale

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258

Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

DISTRESS SALES

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

250-549-7258

$

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 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 EASTHILL $338,000. Ctr/Air 4 or 5 bd 2 bth Car as DwPymt 250.558-4284. PrivateSale Kal Lake view home, Husband Rd, Vernon. 2620 sqft, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, handicapped friendly, suite-able, large RV parking, professional landscaping, large waterfall. $599,000. 250308-9368 or 250-309-4986 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)

BIG RESULTS

Mobile Homes & Parks

the classiďŹ eds

1969, 12’ x 60’ mobile home. Must be moved. $7,000. 250379-6899

250-550-7900


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Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

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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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent GREEN VALLEY ESTATES 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

1 BEDROOM GARDEN APT. freshly painted, lam. floors, sliding glass door, fridge, stove, hot water incl. N/P. Excellent management.

$

610. 250-542-7723

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

MOVE IN INCENTIVES

250-545-7251 250-503-7315 Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living

HILLTOP MANOR CITYVIEW APT WILLOW MANOR 1 & 2 bedroom. $650-$800 No drugs, No dogs 250-260-1630

Maple Ridge Gardens Luxury Living

Spacious & Deluxe 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo, Gas Fireplace, Lge. Sundeck. Secure & monitored mature adult building, Guest suite, Library + Rec room, UG parking. $995, incl. heat. F&S, DW, NS, NP. Cat OK. 250-309-2000

Horizon Apartments 1903 - 31A Street

■ 1 or 2 Bedroom ■ Adult 40+ ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital

MORRIS MANOR 2 bedroom corner suite and 1 bedroom available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call

250-542-8989

The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from

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• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building

250-549-2770 1 & 2 bdrm avail,East Hill and Lakeview Manor, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. Avail Feb 1. 250260-5870 1&2bdrm, close to DT, reno’d, in-suite laundry h/u. $850/mo. 1 month free rent or $400 grocery voucher! 250-549-0440. 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. 2 Bdrm; 1 Bath; F/S; DW & AC. Recent updates, well kept. Family friendly; On site laundry facility. Avail immediately. $800 250-549-1679 or 250550-6991. 2bdrm 1 Bath, ground level, close to amenities, laundry available, small pet okay, FS/AC references Req. Contact 8am-8pm $800/mo. +util (250)306-8252, (250)545-8252 2bdrm 1bath spacious apt in downtown Vernon. Storage in-ste, laundry in building. Small pet ok. Avail March 1. 250-306-6123 2 bdrm, nice suite, n/s, n/p, avail now, $800 p/m. Park view. 250-517-8657. Adult Cat friendly, 1bdrm, insuite laundry, f/p, jetted tub, secured ug prkg, guest suite, heat incl. $860. 250-306-3939. Adults 45+, 2bdrm, 2bath, central location, $750 +util. 1st week FREE.

250-558-8261.

1000 / month

F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE

250-542-1701

250-558-9696 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 bdrm., 1 bdrm + den, ★ ★ ★ ★ on site managers, F/S, ★ ★ DW, A/C, balcony, secure ★ ★ ★ prkg, adult oriented ★ ★ ★ on 2 acres of park-like ★ ★ setting, NP, NS. 250-545- ★ ★ 5773 or 250-550-0243. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ 1&2bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat incl. $650-$750. 250-260-8454

Columbia Apartments

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ONE MONTH FREE RENT

ALEXIS PARK MANOR

Available March 1 st

Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.

To view call

250-545-1519

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Mobile Homes & Pads

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 For rent at Three Links Lodge, Armstrong. 55+ only, 2 suites1bdrm suite couples only, and 1 bachelor suite. Doreen 250546-0257 or Nancy 250-5468158 Lrg 1drm apt, private entry, quiet one person only, F/S, w/d, d/w, covered parking, covered balcony, storage, country view minutes to town, n/s, n/p, D.D.& Ref, util incl. $650 pm. 250-542-5571. NEW, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1050/mo incl all appl., A/C, W/D, Secured heated U/G parking. Call Mel 604-936-8513, 604-816-9835 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate, Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. 250-308-9299 RENT INCENTIVE AVAILABLE Arlington/ Embers/ Century, 1 & 2 bdrm, NP, NS, close to bus/ shopping/Schubert centre clean/ well maintained, 55+ 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-545-1412 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

Avail. immed. 2bdrm furnished, ns, np, lakeshore. 250260-8843 Bachelor suite with balcony, furn’d or unfurn. Immed. Short or long term. 250-541-0077 Beautiful lakeshore, 2bdrm, semi furn, n/s, n/p, $1100, avail March.1. 250-260-8843. BRAND NEW 1 bedroom condo in Vernon, private W&D avail., secured heated U/G parking, dishwasher, A/C. S/S appls. Asking $870/month. 250-545-2834. BRAND NEW! Large 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO for RENT in Vernon, secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D avail. 2 suites to choose from: $1050 & $1100/month. Please call Melissa at 250-545-2834 & ask about new move in incentives. LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788

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

RETAIL/COMMERCIAL high exposure, 5201-26th St. Rate neg. 1/2 Bldg. up to 3500 sq.ft. Vernon. 1-250-717-7488. SUB DIVIDABLE commercial space for lease. 250558-1166.

1bdrm unit in 4plex, recently reno’d, 6315 Tronson Rd. $750/mo. 250-308-0793 2 BDRM, 4-plex, laundry hook-ups, D/W, $825 + utilities. Available Mar. 1, references checked. 250-5457644 or 250-550-5832 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 3709 24 Ave. Vernon, C-unit 2bdrm, huge yard, $800/mo. 250-549-3634 250-490-1530 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmnt, parking, March 1, Lumby, $1200/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 1bath, N/P, F/S, laundry h/u, ref’s req. Avail imm, $950/mo. +util. (250)545-6962 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,gas heat, laundry hook-up, new paint/carpet,n/p.n/s.$850.250-545-9063 3BDRM South Vernon, quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, N/P, $950 incl F/S, w/d & utils. 250-307-3586 3BDRM s/s fourplex unit, 1.5bath, full bsmt, close to town, f/s, w/d hookup, $900. Avail Now (250)260-8454 3bdrm, W/D, N/S, N/P, Ref’s a must, $900/mo. + hydro. avail. immed. (250)938-3101 4BDRM, +den, 2 full baths, fenced yard, DW, WD, near Fulton, cul-de-sac, single garage, NS/NP, $1300/mo +util. 250-308-1148, 250-503-7273 Avail. now bright 2br duplex, 6-appl., prkg, NP, NS, $1100 incl/util. except cable & phone & S. Dep. 250-542-9107 Large 3bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $925/mo includes most util. 250-542-1210. Mission Hill 2bdrm lower, $800. Avail.Mar 1, UTIL/INCL, N/S, N/P, W/D. 250-306-6996 Newly Reno’d 4bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, lrg rec. rm, fenced yard, Immed occupancy $1100/mo. 250-503-7309

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Apartment Furnished NEED TEMPORARY furnished housing? Luxury 2 bed 2 bath Okanagan Landing lakefront, fully deluxe furnished, designer features, spotless. Avail. now short term, no lease. $1500/mo 250-309-0336 loewen007@gmail.com

Commercial/ Industrial

Also, 2bdrm, 2bath, downtown location, newly reno’d. $750+util. Balcony, D/W. 250-549-0644.

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1bdrm house, lrg garden area, workshop.$850 avail now. n/p, nice location.250-542-9154. 1bdrm house on acreage, PVX Rd Armstrong. N/P, N/S, references, D.D., $750/mo + hydro 250-306-0664 2 BDRM House, approx 1100 sq.ft., gas in floor heating, f/s, w/d, n/s,n/p, avail now. $900 + util. 250-260-6051. 2bdrm house downtown, carport & storage. Non-smoking. Avail March15-April1, $900/mo (250)542-6391

2BDRM, Lavington, NS/NP, F/S, W/D, avail March 1, $850/mo +util. 250-542-7517. 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 3bdrm house,on 1/2 acre in town, $1200 plus util., n/s. 250-309-8854. 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 4 BDRM home, 2.5 bath. Over looking Kal Lake. Walk to OUC. $1350. (403)852-1647. Armstrong, 3 bdrm, 2 bath Duplex. F/S, W/D, N/S $1200 inclusive. Avail: March 1. 250-260-8290 Bright 2 bdrm 1 bath bsmt suite. In desirable East Hill. Glass door leads onto large covered patio & hugh yard. Incl W/D, gas F/P. N/S. Refs req. $925 incl utils. Call 250212-0001. COLDSTREAM, 2 BDRM. Beautiful private setting, 6 appl, g/f, hardwood floors, immac, n/s. pets neg., $1200. 250-545-5732 Coldstream, cute, clean, 2bdrm, large yard, creekside deck, W/D, DW, N/P, perfect for couple or single, $1200/mo +util. March 1. 250-549-6808. ENDERBY 3 bdrm, 2 bath, upper unit, inclds utils. NS/NP. Mar 1. $1350. (250)938-0149.

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

2bdrm, f/s, laundry hook-up, $800 + util. Feb 15, 6151 Old Kamloops Rd. (250)542-7179 3bdrm trailer w/ addition, in quiet country setting, gas/wood heat, 7kms up Silver Star Rd, BX area, R.R. $650 + util. 250-260-3490. IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, n/p, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044 IN Vernon area, 2bdrm gas heat, f/s, w/d, np, $750/mo. avail. immed. 250-503-7044

Modular Homes 3bdrm, 2bath, at Louis Estate, lakeshore access, $750/mo. DD- $375. 250-549-1618 AVAIL March 1/11, 3bdrm, 2bath, F/S, W/D propane/elec. heat, 13kms South on Westside rd. long term renters ref’s req’d. 250-549-1848

Homes for Rent

PROPERTY NOT SELLING? sells more Real Estate in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies.*

Industrial Zoned 3000sq. ft. shop by Squires Pub. Hwy. access, automotive, warehouse, manufacturing or retail. 3 phase power, overhead crane. Shop, office space, shared secured compound, attached bachelor suite also available. (250) 309-1925.

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East Hill Beauty FOR SALE BY OWNER OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Feb 12 10 am to 2 pm Sunday, Feb 13 noon - 4 pm 3106 - 26th Street, lower East Hill behind Court House

This home has 9 foot ceilings, 1595 sq. ft. of living space, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Formal Dining Room. Tile, Carpet and Professionally Refurbished Hardwood Floors.

Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025

New in 2007: Highly Efficient Gas Furnace, Electrical Wiring, Plumbing; and Flooring. New in 2009: Professionally Installed Insulation upgraded to R20~R50; both bathrooms totally redone with tile, over sized acrylic bathtub, cabinets, etc; 6 foot cedar privacy fence in back yard with new deck and pergola. Cute Garden shed that matches house. New in 2011: Freshly Painted Interior with Custom Drapery and Dining room Hardwood Floor.

(Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10

Sellers Motivated $ 299,000. OBO. See More Photo’s on Kijiji, Castinet and Craig’s List. Contact:

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REALESTATEReview

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Julie (250) 309 7055 or 549 0488 for more information or to view.

OPENHOUSES WEEK-END DRIVE OPEN

ALEXIS PARK 3791 - 38th Street Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30

ARMSTRONG 2348 Hayden Drive Sunday, 11:00 - 1:00 $449,000

COLDSTREAM 9832 Elgin Drive Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $479,000

MISSION HILL #2, 3413 Okanagan Avenue Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $129,900

ARMSTRONG 3780 Schubert Road - Willowbrook Sat & Sun, 1:00-3:30 starting at $299,000

2260 Hayden Drive Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $329,900

EAST HILL 2000 - 18th Street Sunday, 12:00 - 1:30

NORTH BX 8517 Greenaway Road Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30

#27, 3805 Patten Drive - Country Lane Thurs-Sun, 1:00-3:00 starting at $399,000

2680 Rosedale Place Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 $299,900

FOOTHILLS #12, 1404 Copper Mountain Court Sat. & Sun., 1:00 - 4:00 $404,900

5296 MacDonald Road Sunday 2:00 - 3:30

2525 Jarvis Street - The Aspens Sat & Sun, 1:00-3:00 $389,900

COLDSTREAM 580 Mt. Symons Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $749,900

MIDDLETON 1086 - 11th Avenue Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00

OKANAGAN LANDING #134 - 5484 OK Landing Road Sunday, 1:30 - 3:30 $176,900

OKANAGAN LANDING #13, 100 Palmer Road Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30 #80 - 6688 Tronson Road Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $208,000 SPALL.- LAWRENCE HEIGHTS 9510 Hwy. 97 Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 $179,000, $204,900 $229,900, $254,900

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Shared Accommodation

EAST HILL - 5 bdrm house avail immed, 3 upper + 2 lower, inlaw suite + separate entrance, fenced garden, 2 parking spaces. $1550 + utils. Call 604-688-0830 montizambert@telus.net Executive Custom Home in Resort. Granite Counters, Hardwd Flrs, Media Rm, DBL Garage, Hiking, Golf, Lake view. 3 bdrm/bath, $1800/mo 250-309-4464. LAKEFRONT 2BDRM. Furnished. Short-term: 3-4 mos: March-May/June. Hardwood, dock, deck, DW, laundry, NS/NP, OK Landing $1150/mo + util. 778-378-7296. Lumby, 3bdrm house, downtown, N/P. Refs Req. N/S, No Pets, $1100. 250-547-9659 NEWER 4bdrm 2.5bath, Middleton, $1650/mo. +util. April 1. 250-558-0883 New Home 4bdrm on acreage, 5min from Falkland, Avail now $1300/mo. Rent to own option. (250)379-2774, 250-938-1124 NEW Ok Landing executive home, 2bed 2bath $1350, zero smoking, NP, 250-503-2227 NOW AVAILABLE! Lovely & immac. 2 bdrm Rancher w/ sunroom, all appls, propane fireplace, updated flooring and paint throughout. Large lot, det. garage, and steps to lake Okanagan. “FINTRY” is a small quiet lake community, 35min to Kelowna or Vernon. Pet neg, N/S, refs req. $1200 mo. Long term avail. Call Kristi 1-604-862-8039 or email: kristip@telus.net OKANAGAN LAKESHORE home Adventure Bay. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 sq ft. $1500, All appliances. Call 250-542-3512 after 5:30. VERNON 4 br Home for Rent w/d/f/s central location $1400/ mo 250-309-2565

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1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-5490644 1-room to responsible adult, furnished, close to town, prkg, $500 util/cable/internet incl. avail. March 1. (250)306-3169 Female to share, large 3bdrm with 2 other females, available immediately, $450/mo. incl/util Must see!! call 250 308-0675 Furn. room in large house, $450/mo incl/util, Suits mature prof./student (250)503-8018 Good location, bus, quiet, util, internet, refs, n/s, n/drugs, neg rent. 250-549-7418 / 307-9407 Room & board, independent senior living at Abbeyfield house, March 1, shared home, laundry & util. 250-542-3711 Roommate wanted to share nice, clean, quiet home, no parties, drugs or pets. $450/mo. 250-549-2732

Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.

Shop from home! Suites, Lower

Large Home with Lake View 5 min. from Kin Beach, on Bus Route has Room and Board for Seniors with Assistance and Transportation, Suites also available, All Available Now Phone Steve for more info@(250)306-0734

1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1bdrm bach./studio ste. $575 incl utils. Pet friendly. Beautiful lake/mnt view. 250-308-2929 1bdrm basement suite, sep ent,laundry, util & cable incl., on bus route, close to town, n/s, no dogs. $650 + dd. 250503-1102. 1bdrm, cozy suite, close tobeach & college. Lakeview, $750mon incl util& cable.n/p. 250-545-8352 250-309-4657. 1 BDRM + DEN, 1 BATH 1200 sqft walk out bsmnt suite with priv. ent. Newly reno’d, bright, clean. Avail. now. $825/ month. Jen at 250-309-4819. 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $825 util. cable & internet incl. avail. Feb 1 or 15. 250-550-4536 1bdrm level entry, fully reno’d, very quiet area, large tree’d backyard, hot water/inc. N/S only, N/P, $600. 250-545-1220 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 2bdrm 1bath, 1500sq/ft. d/w, Shared laundry $900 util/cable /internet incl. 778-475-0062 2bdrm Bella Vista w/d, f/s, quiet single or couple pref. DD & RR. avail. immed. $780/mo. util/incl. 250-546-0390.

Townhouses

Townhouses

Motels,Hotels 1bdrm, kitchen, n/s, very quiet Motel, low weekly/monthly $580, responsible single. 250558-1129

Room & Board Seniors Room & Board, close downtown Vernon, newly updated. quiet.(250)541-0422

Senior Assisted Living

NOW AVAILABLE BRIGHT & CLEAN Walking distance to town.

2310 - 34 Street

3 bedroom, full basement, 1.5 bath, walk-in closet. $1000/month.

Free $300 Food Voucher

250-549-4467

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Cars - Domestic

Suites, Lower

Suites, Lower

2bdrm brand new home, ns, np, 1005 Longacre Pl. near school, $1100 250-308-0793 2bdrm, bright, spacious, huge master, sep.W/D, central location, $800/mo. 250-215-4564. 2bdrm clean daylight, ground level. Avail immed. util/incl. np, ns, $750 (250)542-5962, 250540-1797 2bdrm, kitchen, livingroom, full bath, new bsmn’t, level entry, close to Fulton/Ellison school, util/incl. 250-307-8009 2bdrm suite,clean, quiet area, f/p, shared laundry,safe parking, for single or couple.$675 +50% util.250-545-9067. 3bdrm, modern, daylight suite. Incl; in-floor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468. 3bdrm, nearly new, 1 1/2 bath, w/d, near airport, n/p, n/s, R.R. $750 +50% util. 250-549-6992. ARMSTRONG 1bdrm suite newly reno’d, $625 incl. basic util. + shared laundry. Suits quiet single, N/P N/S, Ref’s. Avail Mar.1 (250)546-9919 Armstrong, new 700sqft 2bdrm level-entry suite, private parking, entrance & laundry, A/C, util incl. $795/mo. Avail immed. 250-308-6660 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 Bachelor unit, $575 incl util. furniture & cable. Downtown location. N/S Avail immed. 250-549-0644 Big 2 bedroom suite. Includes utilities/cable/internet. WA/DR hookups. N/S N/P. Mar.1st $1000. Phone 250-545-2314. Close to Fulton/Ellison school, big 2bdrm, 5appl, $850/mo. + 40% utils, ns/np. Avail immed. 250-542-1155 EAST-HILL March 1, 1bdrm, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750. 250-558-4670 Fully furnished upscale 1bdrm, mature adult, private entry, view, parking, extras. n/s, n/p, DD, $850 incl util 250-558-0374 / 250-558-4932 Immaculate 2bdrm, f/s, w/d, a/c, Alexis Park, n/s, private entry, avail. April 1, $895/mo + 50% util, 250-545-1229. LAKEFRONT 1BDRM. Furnished, reno’d. Laundry. Shortterm: 3-4 months: MarchMay/June. NS/NP, OK Landing. $750.+ util. 778-378-7296. Lower Easthill 2bdrm, 1bath, clean, NP NS, $700. Avail March 1. (250)503-7523 MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL 1200sqft, 1bdrm suite +den, stunning OK lakeview, fully furnished, priv.entry/laundry, util/incl. security system, $1200/mo. NS. 250-545-3465 NEW -avail. immed. Furnished 1bdrm. Includes ALL. $795/mo. 250-550-1775 Room Mate wanted, male, 2 bdrm suite. Own entrance W/D, F/S. $750/m. Util Inc. 604-741-4196.

Spacious 2 BR plus extra rm on ground flr. Laundry, storage,fenced yrd, priv drive. Avail Feb 15. $900 utilities incl. No Smoking. Pets Considered. Email: dmenelson@ hotmail.com or (604)787-8537

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Suites, Upper 1400 sq.ft., executive suite, sep ent.,single garage, own driveway, 2bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, open space kitchen& living area, patio, very private, n/p. $1200 incl.,util. Avail March 15. 250-558-4941. 1bdrm, lakeshore, gorgeous top floor, 1200sq.ft.$939/mo.+ 1/3 util n/p,n/s. 250-308-1917 1bdrm suite, close to town, prkg at back, n/s, $650 incl/util. 250-545-8900 2bdrm, 2bath, large, bright, open suite, Bella Vista area, $925/mo. incl. hydro. NP/NS. RR. 250-540-1011 2-bdrm adult suite, East Hill, n/s, n/p. $700/mo. 250-5580305. 2BDRM, f/s, w/d, avail immed. N/S, N/P, D.D, R.R., $850pm. 250-546-3383. 2bdrm fully reno’d, very large & clean, balcony w/private entry, covered prkg, A/C, large tree’d backyard, quiet area, $775/mo. N/S, no dogs. ph 250-545-1220. 2bdrm suite in Lavington, beautiful country setting, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $750/mo. +util. avail. immed. View at: http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com Call (250)938-4529 2 BR top floor $1050 + 2/3 util 1 br + den basement suite $800 plus 1/ 3 utilities. Larfe yard, clse to schools & parks. N/S, pets neg. 250-275-4927 EAST-HILL, Rarely Vacant, adult oriented, bright, spacious, 1bdrm, heritage 4 plex, hardwood floors, n/s,n/p. R.R $725 inc/util. 250-549-2225. Great looking 2bdrm with dishwasher, covered parking, shared laundry in Harwood. Avail March 1. $1100/mo. Small pet ok. 250-260-7736

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 FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WINDSHIELDS AUTOMOTIVE GLASS New & blemished, great prices. Installations available. Call Mike 250-309-7106 WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

Auto Financing Auro Financing 1.800.910.6402

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1994 Nissan V6, 339,500kms, 2 sets wheels, canopy, $800. 250-541-1061. 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, quad cab, 4x4, 84,000kms, $14,000. Keith 250-549-6520 2006 Ford F250 SD, 4x4, crw/ cab, L/B, 5.4, auto, 110k, great cond. $12,900. 250-503-0320 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie diesel quad cab, full load, one owner, way too much to list. $25,900obo.250-503-4776 2010 Toyota Tacoma, crew cab, TRD sport, 6spd, loaded. 13,000km. $25,975. 2006 Tacoma, 4dr, ext cab, auto, loaded, 96,000km. $16,975. Gov’t inspected rebuilt vehicles. Lego Auto Sales Vernon. 250-260-4415. DL# 9462

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1983 Toyota Tercel 3spd auto, good winter car, some rust, extra tires, $500. FMI call 250549-3274 1989 Volvo 147,500 miles. 1 owner, no winter use, immaculate, no rust. $3575. 250549-1416 See to appreciate. 2001 Audi, 1.8 turbo, mint cond. 160Km, fully loaded. $8,000. 250-545-8190 lv mess 2004 Toyota Matrix XR, 4wd loaded, priced below Black Book. Asking $6400. 250-5427381

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Recreational/Sale

3bdrm, 1.5bath, 5 appl., n/p, n/s, pool, child ok. $1000 + util Avail March 1. 250-764-1428. 3BDRM, 1.5 bath in quiet complex, laminate floors, own laundry, semi-private yard, no smoking. Avail. Mar 1, $1000 +DD. 250-260-0442. 3bdrm, 1.5bath, w/d, f/s, newly reno’d, parking in front, priv. deck in rear, pool in complex, $1100 incl/util. $550-DD. RR. 250-306-2306, 250-542-1938

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1 or 2bdrm suite, SWF, smoker, middle aged, reasonable rent, will share w/person, need for end of Feb. 250-307-8553 after 6pm 2+ or 3bdrm hse/townhouse, mature couple, N/S, N/P, long term. Exc. Ref. 250-542-2785

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Townhouses

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Transportation

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1998 Dodge Neon, 5spd coupe for sale, $1800. (250)306-7656 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT. 16,000km, 2yr warranty. Asking $13,000. (250)838-2030 and leave message.

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2003 Acura MDX full load,

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Friday, February 11, 2011 - The Morning Star B27

CARS COST LESS SWAN LAKE AUTOMILE!

Compare Anywhere … on the

BEST SELECTION

VERNON NISSAN

BEST PRICES

PRE-OWNED SU SUPER C CENTER!

$

www.sunshinehonda.ca

107,000 kms, alloy wheels, full size spare tire on matching alloy, upgraded CD player, air conditioning, cruise control, trail rated, fold down windshield, removable doors / hardtop.

Air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, bluetooth, DVD, 50,000 kms

Stk # P-1034A

$

13,995

DON DEROWIN

Sales Manager

2007 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L

Air, PW, PL, PM, power doors, roof, alloys, 89,946 kms.

24,900

$

2007 HONDA PILOT LX

Air, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloy, 90,961 kms.

COLLEEN MAXNUK

Business Manager

24,900

$

Chrome, Air, PL, PM, DVD, roof, 80,678 kms.

Sales & Lease

28,900

$

Sales & Lease

7,995

$ STK #X3492

2006 JEEP LIBERTY LTD

Stk # P-1027

17,900

Sales & Lease

5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, alloys, local, 74,150 kms

STK #X1912

12,900

2008 FORD F150 SUPERCAB XL 4X4

$18,995

STK#U5133. 5.4L auto, A/C, cruise, tilt, tow pkg,, bench seating

WAS $18,995

BRAD IRVINE

Sales & Lease

*BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS ON 2005’S ARE BASED ON 48 MONTHS AT 6.8% AND INCLUDE DOC & TAXES O.A.C. BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS ON 2006’S AND NEWER ARE BASED ON 60 MONTHS AT 4.99% & INCLUDE DOC. & TAXES O.A.C.

www.sunshinehonda.ca 6425 Hwy. 97N, VERNON (on top of the Swan Lake Auto Mile) DL #8718

N OW !

16,995

$

1995 GMC SIERRA 2500 SLE EXT CAB 4X4 STK#U5110-1. 6.5L diesel, auto, P/W, P/L, box liner, tilt, tow pkg

$26,995

88,995

$

WAS $10,995

www.swanlakemotors.com 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER SE CREW CAB 4X4

N OW !

STK#SKER. Auto, P/W,

P/L, keyless entry, cruise, tilt, CD player

$31,999

N OW !

WAS $14,995

12,995 OR $137B/W

$

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www.swanlakemotors.com l k t STK#U5056. Auto, full load, satellite radio, alloys, trailer tow

$9,999

16,995 OR $178B/W

$

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2004 JEEP RENEGADE LIMITED STK#U5127

Auto, loaded, roof lights, leather, alloys, cruise

WAS $18,995

N OW !

116,995

$

www.swanlakemotors.com

$21,999

2008 DODGE AVENGER SXT STK#U5128

Auto, V6, loaded, alloys,, sunroof, keyless entry, low low kms

2010 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 36,000 kms, CVT automatic, side curtain air bags, ABS braking system, power windows, keyless entry, balance of factory warranty.

WAS $12,995

$13,995

N OW !

10,9955 OR $115B/W

$

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PURCHASE PRICE DOES NOT INCL. DOC FEES & TAXES. *BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS BASED ON 60 MONTHS @ 7.69%.

*Certified Sales Professionals *Full Time Business Manager *Open 6 Days a Week

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

1-888-540-9809

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www.swanlakemotors.com

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE

Stk # P-1048

* OR $178 B/W

www.swanlakemotors.com

2007 DODGE NITRO SLT 4X4

Stk # P-1039

FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS 2.9% ON CERTIFIED USED

250-545-0531

www.swanlakemotors.com

65,000 kms, leather heated seats, sunroof, automatic transmission, power windows / locks / mirrors, keyless entry, alloy wheels, CD player.

2006 HONDA CIVIC LX SDN

$

118,995 8

WAS $20,995

WAS $18,995 SCOTT MORRICE

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STK#U5096. 5.9L diesel, yss, auto, quad cab, A/C, alloys, cruise, tilt, P/W, P/L $

42,000 kms, air conditioning, tilt steering, power windows / mirrors / locks, keyless entry, CD player.

Stk # P-989

$

$23,995

2009 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 S

Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, roof, alloys, 32,748 kms

STK #X5041

2003 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT 4X4

23,000 kms, sunroof, heated leather seats, running boards, alloy wheels, power group, CD player, 7 passenger, tinted windows, rear heat and air conditioning.

GENE KUSHNIRUK

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www.swanlakemotors.com l k t

36,000 kms, automatic transmission, roof rack, air conditioning, tilt steering, cruise control, CD player, running boards, fog lights. Nissan Certified:

224,9955 OR $261B/W

WAS $26,995

2010 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER

2005 CHEV MALIBU LS

Automatic, air, PW, PL, PM, power seat, V6, alloys, 109,023 kms.

Full load, leather, sunroof,, heated seats, 5.3L, auto $

2010 NISSAN XTERRA X 4X4 HEATHER LADUKE

N OW !

STK#U5092

90,000 kms, air conditioning, cruise control, alloy wheels, power windows / lock, remote keyless entry, fog lights, running boards.

Stk # P-1054

STK #X5153

2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 4X4

2006 NISSAN XTERRA S

Stk # P-1004

2007 HONDA PILOT RES

$12,995

75,000 kms, leather heated seats, power windows, keyless entry, air conditioning, sunroof, CVT transmission.

Nissan Certified:

STK #B0751

www.swanlakemotors.com

2006 NISSAN MURANO SE AWD

Stk # P-1023

STK #B0811

NO PAYMENT FOR 6 MONTHS

2003 JEEP TJ SAHARA

2007 DODGE CARAVAN

STK #X4951

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MONE NEY MONEY M MO N NE Y DOWN DOWN

DL#30811

6285 Hwy 97 N Vernon, B.C. (Across from Squires Pub)

250-260-2791

DL# 30886

1-800-260-SWAN (7926)


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SMART PURCHASE FINANCING FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS @ 3.9% 16

2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS

2011 Cruze's in stock!

1.8L 6 spd, A/C, tilt & telescopic steering, CD with MP3 player, XM Radio, stabilitrak, P/W, P/L & keyless entry, 10 AIRBAGS!

11-228

18,300

$

17,300

$

*

6

2011 Aveo's in stock!

2011 Chevrolet Aveo LS 1.6L 5 spd, A/C, oil pan heater, tilt wheel, AM/FM stereo with CD player, oil life monitoring system, dual front air bags & driver and passenger side impact air bags, 60/40 split folding rear seat.

$

16,950

14,450

$

8 1 2011 Malibu's in stock!

*

11-095

2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4L 6 spd, automatic, A/C, OnStar, AM/FM with CD player, exfuel, block heater, P/W, P/L & mirrors, keyless remote, cruise & stabilitrak, plus much more!

25,970

$ 11-064

22,970

$

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*REBATES TO DEALER PLUS DEALER DOCUMENTATION. VEHICLES NOT EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED.

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DL#9133

4703 - 27th St. Vernon

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