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On only his second time ever on skates, Bruce Hale-Pearson manages to keep up with his daughter Freyja at the Vernon Recreation Complex’s Centennial Rink.
Defence lawyer G. Jack Harris called a Vernon tattoo artist to the stand Friday afternoon as his first witness in the case of a former Vernon teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student when the student was in Grades 7 and 8. Deborah Louise Ashton, 45, is charged with sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 14 and invitation to sexual touching under 14. The relationship is alleged to have taken place from September 2002 to January 2004. She has pleaded not guilty to all three counts. Troy Semkiw, a tattooer for 14 years, testified that on Aug. 19, 2003, he worked on a woman named Deb for more than an hour, drawing a permanent tattoo on her body in the area below her navel. Harris had Semkiw bring in his appointment book from 2003 to confirm the evidence, which included a home phone number of the woman named Deb. “I asked you earlier today to look at her (Ashton’s) body and see if your tattoo is still there. Is it?” asked Harris. “It is,” said Semkiw, who described the tattoo as being green with various colours and included a Mayan glyph figurine with vines branching off the design. Asked by Harris if the tattoo was “considerably larger than the size of a standard post-it note,” Semkiw said it was. Semkiw’s testimony is significant as on day three of the trial, Wednesday, Ashton’s accuser testified that even though he claimed to have had lots of sexual intercourse with Ashton, he had never
actually seen her fully naked, and was not aware of the existence of that particular tattoo, saying he knew she had one around her ankle. Harris had suggested to the accuser at the end of his cross-examination that Ashton had a tattoo “six times the size of a post-it note” near her navel. Crown counsel Neil Flanagan wrapped up his case Friday with the final two of his six witnesses taking the stand; the older brother of the accuser, and a friend of the accuser. Both men said Ashton was a frequent visitor to the accuser’s home, that she would take them to movies, shopping or out for fast food. The older brother said he was told by the accuser of the sexual relationship between him and Ashton when the older brother was in Grade 12, nearly four years after the alleged relationship began. The friend testified he saw Ashton and the accuser in bed together at a Shuswap camp during an end-of-year school trip. Harris hammered away at the credibility of both witnesses, saying the older brother was simply bolstering some of the stories the accuser had come up with, and that the friend had said in his preliminary hearing report that he couldn’t remember where Ashton was when she came into the cabin on the school trip. The trial will resume Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Vernon Supreme Court due to scheduling conflicts. Harris said he plans to call a number of witnesses over the course of the week. When asked if Ashton was on the list, he simply replied, “no comment.”
Opposing parties slam Kelowna’s bid for prison RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Middle ground appears unlikely as neighbours square off over the location of a prison. The City of Kelowna will meet with the District of Lake Country and the Okanagan Indian Band Feb. 28 to try and resolve concerns over a proposed jail, but neither party is willing to budge from its opposition. “How many times do we have to repeat ourselves? We do not want the facility,” said Fabian Alexis, band chief. Kelowna council supports a correctional facility on provincially owned land at the former Hiram Walker Distillery site at the northern edge of the city. However, the OKIB and Lake Country, which are directly opposite the
property, have long protested such a land use. “We have safety concerns,” said Alexis, adding there are also economic values there. “We have a five-star resort and our land valuation won’t be as high with a facility.” Lake Country officials insist Kelowna can’t proceed with the matter unilaterally. “Kelowna needs to understand the point of view of the district and the band,” said Coun. Noreen Guenther. “I need to see benefits for Lake Country and currently there are none. I only see problems and no resources to deal with those problems.” “Our infrastructure, like Beaver Lake Road doesn’t support this development. Lake Country roads can be impacted (by prison
traffic) but Kelowna would get the government grant in lieu of property taxes,” she said. The province has owned part of the Hiram Walker site for years, and the City of Kelowna approved rezoning for a prison in 1996. Sharon Shepherd, Kelowna mayor, is concerned about comments coming from Alexis and Lake Country officials. “Why did they agree to a meeting when the intention isn’t to have a big argument about this proposal,” she said. “I’m trying to gather facts about a correctional facility, what it looks like and what are the economic benefits.” Shepherd says the city recognizes a prison could place pressure on infrastructure. “None of us have money in our budgets for
making those improvements. Are there benefits we could be advocating together to have some agreement?” she said. Presently, the Ministry of the Solicitor General is canvassing Okanagan communities to determine interest in hosting a facility. Shepherd says the Jim Bailey Road site makes sense. “This land is already rezoned and if you have to make a decision on the least impact to tax dollars, then this is the site you should build on,” she said. If the north Kelowna site proceeds, Alexis says the band will consider its options. “I can’t say right now what we may do, but we would certainly protest,” he said. - With files from the Kelowna Capital News
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Linda Ingram works her way through a PowerPoint presentation Thursday in front of a class attending the Job Search Essentials for Professionals program at Vernon’s CBD Network office. without assistance from CBD, they would have taken longer to find work, would probably not be paid as well as they are in their new positions and could likely still be unemployed or forced to consider relocating to a larger centre to find appropriate employment,� she said. Government officials defend not renewing the contract with CBD. “They’ve done a great job but the Ministry of Social Development looked at the service
and the office in Kelowna will stay open,� said Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA. “Community Futures also provides career counselling and there are services in the private sector. The ministry felt that this was a duplication of service.� In a letter to a client, Tami Currie, the ministry’s executive director of service delivery, states there is a need review funds so the public’s needs are met.
“The CBD Network agreement serving Vernon and Penticton was identified for no further extension past their contract end date,� said Currie. “There are contracted resources available which can provide similar services and resources for these communities in the Okanagan. When the ministry is making funding decisions, service in communities and continuity of client service is always first and foremost.�
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in recent years, and Spiers insists there is a need for a thorough review of services to determine if any efficiencies are possible. “We have an unsustainable pattern,� he said of spending. Coun. Patrick Nicol says there is a need to keep the budget as tight as possible given the financial circumstances many residents and businesses face. “I was hoping we’d go below zero per cent (tax increase),� he said. “All in all it’s been a good process and hopefully there are a few more savings to be had.�
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ings. The proposed savings total $717,380, including funding fire dispatch from reserves, reducing maintenance and bylaw coverage, delaying hiring and eliminating a vacant part-time position. “We knew going into this that reductions could impact some services.� In the case of bylaw enforcement, Lippert says officers’ activities could be reduced during the off-season but put back to full-strength during the summer. The staff proposal calls for $846,949
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An agency that helps unemployed professionals is closing its doors. The provincial government has not renewed its $270,000 contract with the Career and Business Development Network, and the Vernon office will shut down May 31. “We were a bit shocked,� said Anita Suess, CBD Network employment manager. “We were told they had to cut something and there’s no money.� CBD Network provides job search coaching and guidance for unemployed professionals and semi-professionals. “We’re helping rebuild the economic recovery by helping people get back to work,� said Suess. Suess says there aren’t similar services in Vernon and the CBD Network office in Kelowna, which will remain open, is not a suitable alternative for North Okanagan residents. For more than six years, the Vernon office has assisted about 1,300 clients find employment. In 2010, 280 files were processed and 78 per cent got jobs. Suess insists there is a need to meet the needs of unemployed professionals. “Some of these people have not had to look for work for 20 to 25 years,� she said. “They don’t have a clue about marketing themselves or how to prepare for an interview or a resume.� Besides having the ability to pay taxes and purchase homes and other merchandise when they get a job, Suess says professionals open businesses that hire staff. “They are creating a network whereby other people get jobs.� Suess believes her office has impacted lives. “More than 100 letters of support from our previous and current clients clearly state that
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Dr. Ed Hardy, left, George Galbraith and Laurie Postill, co-chair of the Building A Tower of Care campaign, look at the plans for the surgical floor in the new patient care tower at VJH. It will be named for the Galbraith family.
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Foundation to purchase medical equipment for the new patient care Morning Star Staff The Galbraith family marks a cen- tower. The challenge, now in its third tury in the area with a special gift to the expansion of Vernon Jubilee year, will help provide state-of-the-art equipment for the Hospital. new surgical unit. “Our family came “This was a very to Vernon in 1910. exciting announceI was born in the ment that someone Vernon hospital and was willing to donate my children were a large amount born there,” said of money. It kept George Galbraith, us motivated and a well-known local — Galbraith focused. Everyone philanthropist. wants the new tower “The hospital has to be finished and to been there for us get in there,” said Dr. through life and through death and I wanted to support this important Ed Hardy, representing the VJH docproject by challenging the doctors by tors. The surgical floor in the expansion matching their donations over five will be named for the Galbraith famyears.” His challenge was to match the ily while the doctors will name the total contributions of the doctors up ICU and cardiac unit in honour of to $50,000 each year for five years to a Dr. Finlay Armanious and his son, the late Dr. Peter Armanious. total of $250,000. Current plans are for the new This will mean a total of $500,000 going to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital tower to be open by Sept. 26.
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Demolition rumour denied Officials are refuting Internet claims that an Armstrong landmark will be destroyed. Someone has established a page on Facebook titled Save AES from the Wrecking Ball. It suggests Armstrong Elementary is being considered for demolition. “No it’s not the case. It’s not slated for demolition,” said principal Jodi van der Meer, when contacted. “In fact, we are planning to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the school in September. I’d be interested to know who started the Facebook page.” Laurie Myers, a North Okanagan-Shuswap School District trustee, says she heard the demolition rumour at a parents advisory council at AES Thursday.
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School district officials deny that there are plans to demolish the historic Armstrong Elementary School. “We would never entertain that thought because the school is still in really good shape,” she said. “Armstrong city is trying to get the school
designated as a heritage site so it can be demolished. Somewhere along the line, somebody misunderstood.” In early January, city council voted unani-
mously to place the 1921 brick school on its heritage register. The register gives notice to property owners of heritage factors which could impact
development options for a property. “We’ve met with the school board and it gives recognition to the building,” said Mayor Chris Pieper. Registry does not provide permanent heritage protection but it can be used to identify properties for future protection. Pieper says any talk about demolition is unsubstantiated. “Attendance is up and the school is full,” he said. “There is nothing on the plate that shows the school is being closed.” That view is also reinforced by Doug Pearson, school district superintendent. “It was renovated a number of years ago. It’s in pretty good shape and there’s no consideration of that,” said Pearson of demolition.
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Plans underway for new Vernon park RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Public input is the next step in planning for a proposed nature park at the north end of Vernon. The North Okanagan Regional District will hold an open house Feb. 23 to get public feedback on the concept plan for a 2.36-hectare park at Deleenheer Road and 20th Street, near WalMart. “It’s fantastic,” said director Patrick Nicol of the plan. The concept calls for a natural park area, including the creation of two wetlands, one for hands-on interpretation with a semi-sheltered gathering area and the other to remain in an undisturbed state. “The re-vegetation, along with built-up
“It will be a unique ecosystem.” — Patrick Nicol berms through the site, will allow for shelter for a greater diverse population of wildlife and habitat,” said planner Keith Pinkoski in a written memo. In 2008, a section of BX Creek trail was constructed through the property to connect 48th Avenue to the frontage road at Royal Volkswagen. Nicol believes the proposed park could have a significant benefit for local children. “ H a r w o o d Elementary School is close and it could work
out well for school tours,” he said. “It will be a unique ecosystem that is improved.” Paula Harned, a Vernon School District trustee, is also supportive of enhanced ecosystem opportunities for students. “What we provide for their education now continues with their desire into the future,” she said. Nicol is urging residents to participate in the process. “Hopefully those in the Harwood school
neighbourhood will have an opportunity to comment,” he said. The plan is part of an initiative involving NORD and the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. In 2010, the ANBC received a $5,000 government grant to create wetlands, incorporate interpretive signage and development educational material to increase awareness about wetlands. “All funds required to create the small, interpretive wetlands would come out of the funding received by the Allan Brooks Nature Centre,” said Pinkoski. It’s anticipated the wetland work could be done by April 22. Other enhancements will be considered as part of NORD’s 2012 budget. The Feb. 23 open
Police locate suspect in Enderby Morning Star Staff
A suspect wanted for an alleged home invasion in Alberta has been found in Enderby. At about 8 p.m. Thursday, the RCMP was notified that a male suspect with a Canadawide warrant from Alberta had eluded the police in the Lower Mainland and could
now be in this area. “Officers from the Enderby office located the suspect vehicle at the RV park off Kildonan Ave,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. “When they went in to check the washroom where they suspected him to be, the male took off running.”
The police service dog intercepted him within moments of him trying to flee. “The suspect did receive an injury to his left arm as a result of the arrest with the police dog,” said Molendyk. The 20-year-old suspect was expected to appear in court Friday and is expected to be
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— Lesley Dieno and serving a population base of 360,000 people. The ORL’s employees number 240 managing a collection of more than 750,000 physical resources plus web and digital resources, computer terminals and wireless Internet, and a website that got 1.36 million hits last year. “The Internet has vastly changed the way we deliver services, and that’s why we are doing a strategic plan to make informed decisions about where ORL goes in future,” said Dieno. Research for the
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ue wanted me to go out and shovel the snow off of her car so she could get to work. It seems awfully old-fashioned in this high-tech age that either of us should actually have to leave the house — her to go to work, me to shovel snow. Isn’t there an app for that? I guess not. Millions of people with smart phones have learned this winter that an app exists that will tell them that their flights were cancelled, but nothing that will magically beam them to whatever sunshiny place they were going. Jim Mullen Instead, they are stuck in the airport just like the folks with stupid phones. There is no app that lets you sleep comfortably in an airport. There are apps that will tell you the temperature of the beach you are supposed to be lying on, and that it’s happy hour at the bar. Is it even possible to have a happy hour in an airport? Let me check my Airport Happy Hour app. There are all kinds of apps that can tell you exactly what time the next big blizzard of 2011 will hit, but apparently there is no app that tells you to stay off Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive in the middle of it. The good news is that there is an app that can tell you exactly how long you were trapped in your car during a snowstorm down to the very last second. I used my latitude app to find out if any of my friends were also trapped in the storm. It turns out that Bobby and his pregnant girlfriend were trapped in a car about a halfmile ahead of me. Of course, she wasn’t pregnant when they first got trapped in the storm. I guess there’s
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no app for that. I just got an invitation to their wedding on my smart phone. Sometimes I think their phone is a lot smarter than they are. I don’t know what it’s called, but there must be an app that tells people to run down to the grocery store and buy every loaf of bread and roll of toilet paper every time someone says the word “snow.” I wonder if there’s an app that can tell me exactly how long the average family can live without bread? One hour? One day? After that, does starvation set in? And how long should you wait to panic? “Two days without bread! They’ll find us passed out from hunger. Will anyone look for us? Or will they just find our skeletons? I suppose if we got into real trouble we could use our smart phones to call someone, but who can remember that number you call for emergencies? Why did they make it so long and hard to remember? Oh, that’s right, it’s in my smart phone’s memory from the time I called them. Remember? I couldn’t get my garage door opener to work. Talk about an emergency, I thought I’d have to get out of the car and open it myself.” Can’t you just make bread if you run out? Isn’t there an app for that? Or as we used to call it: a recipe. I mean, if you’re so snowed in that you can’t make it to the grocery store to buy bread, it means you’re snowed in enough that you can’t go to work, either. That gives you all day to bake. I think I could be snowed in for an entire year and still not get to the bottom of my freezer. If only there was an app that would tell me what’s in there — and defrost it. Now that’d be a smart phone. Jim Mullen is the author of It Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating the Simple Life and Baby’s First Tattoo. You can reach him at jim_mullen@myway.com
It’s hard to fathom that it was a year ago that the world arrived on B.C.’s doorstep for the 2010 Winter Olympics. And while the Games were a resounding success – immediately after the torch was extinguished, and admittedly without the benefit of a big-picture view, the 17-day celebration was already being billed as the most successful Olympiad in history. And for Canadians, the Games didn’t go too badly either, as our athletes won gold medals in record numbers – beginning with mogul skier Alex Bilodeau and ending with Sidney Crosby’s goal in hockey. The Olympic experience brought people together like nothing that had come before, nor will likely occur in the future. So where are we now 12 months removed? Well, the costs have come in, for one thing – estimated at $6.5-billion – and the Vancouver athletes’ village, which was turned into condominiums postOlympics, failed to sell as quickly as some thought, with Vancouver taxpayers footing the interest payments – millions of dollars – in the interim. And without dismissing those factors out of hand – never a good idea, when that much money is being discussed – the fact remains that the Games have left a legacy that transcends dollars and cents. We still remember Jon Montgomery’s march through the streets of Whistler, still recognize the names and faces of Olympic champions when they appear on television. In short, we still care. Are we always this happy? No, but perhaps we should be. Maybe that, in and of itself, is the true legacy, the lesson, of these costly Games. — Peace Arch News
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am so tired of going to the dog parks with my two dogs for a walk and having to step over someone else's dog droppings. The regional district supplies bags and trash cans to put it, in yet there seems to be a group of people that are too lazy to clean up after their pets. At the DND park, the path we all walk on is absolutely disgusting as there is so much dog waste that you have a hard time not stepping in it, or having your dog not getting it on their paws. I have watched people stop at this dog walk and let their dog out of the car to use the area for a bathroom break and the owners don't even get out of their car. Now if that isn't the height of laziness I don't know what is. I have also witnessed people taking their dogs on to the ball diamonds to let them run, and again the dog will do its duty in the outfield and it is not cleaned up. This is very rude and thoughtless as we all know that adults and kids use these diamonds and should not have to worry about falling into a pile of droppings or worse yet, get sick.
DREAMS COME TRUE On Jan. 26, a new total was raised by Wendy's Dreamlift Day – $109,382.45. Wow. There are many reasons why this fundraiser continues to be so successful year after year. The communities from Penticton to Kamloops, and everywhere in between, have embraced this day and the cause it supports, namely to send special kids to Disneyland. To all of the folks who lined up, sometimes for quite a long time, thank you for your patience, your generosity and your support. To all of the media, we couldn't do this without you. This has become a news story and you have reported it with heart. So, to all of you, thank you for all you do to make this the success it is. To the volunteers who came out to help co-ordinate the event and to the VIPs who came and gave their time flipping burgers, frying fries, pouring drinks, and lots more, a heartfelt thank you for your community involvement. To the Orange County Sheriff's Department members who leave sunny California to come up and help us increase the awareness of this event, thank you so much. Finally, to the wonderful people who work at Wendy's in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton. thank you for your generosity. It is unparalleled philanthropy. This is the largest single fundrais-
If you feel you are above having to pick up their waste, then maybe you shouldn't have a dog at all. Because of this ignorance, the rest of us, including our pets, can not enjoy the parks like we should be able to. It is these rude and thoughtless people that will cause all of the responsible pet owners to lose, yet again, one of the few places we have left for the dogs to run and play. The funny thing is, it will be these people that will complain the loudest about the regional district being mean and unfair when in reality it will be them, nobody else, that has caused the regional district to take this action. It is not the regional district employees' job to clean up behind our pets nor is it anyone else's for that matter. It would be great if the regional district could hire people to go to the parks and take pictures of these people, their dog and the dog waste, and have The Morning Star put a column in the paper and call it Shame on You. Just maybe that would shame you into doing the right thing. Carrie Hiebert
ing day in the country for Sunshine Foundation - Dreams for Kids. All of you come together each year to make dreams come true. Because of all of you, 80 very special children will wing their way to meet Minnie and Mickey next December. On their behalf, thank you. Steve Tuck, past president, interior chapter CITY WASTES MONEY I am writing this letter in response to Richard Rolke's column. It is refreshing to hear that at last some people do know how to read financial numbers and are coming out to say that we are spending to much in this town. As a concerned citizen for 11 years in Vernon, I think it is time for all of us to voice our opinion about the misuse of our tax dollars. As citizens of Vernon, we should all start to look around the city at the waste. Here are a few of the things I have noticed. It seems that not all municipal vehicles are returned at night to the yard. Some are taken home. All vehicles should be returned. What is this costing us a year? In the summer, why are we paying and using a municipal vehicle to water trees on the boulevards when householders are required to shovel, and water these same areas? Maybe we are overstaffed? In the summer, why do we always see the trucks washing and
dusting the roads? I can live with a little dust. Are we that stuck on how we are viewed that we must spend all this money, or maybe we are overstaffed? Why does the fire truck drive around town most of the day? This is a great expense and puts extra wear and tear on the machine. What other overspending can the other eyes in Vernon find and how much money would this lower the budget? If the mayor and council members are not willing to realize that there is waste and overspending in this town, then it is time to kick them out and put in people who will try and lower our taxes, water and sewage rates and make this town livable to all. How much spending are we doing at city hall to make all the staff happy? A stop must be put on all trips and expenses. Maybe the time is now for a committee of citizens to take a long look at overspending in this city. Garry Haas OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Diverse from the economic woes of the logging industry. Lumby should support the correctional facility 100 per cent. Do people in Lumby not realize what a cash cow this government-funded facility would be for the community? Would they rather have a smelly dog food plant, or worse? How about all of the good jobs it
would provide and with the increased jobs, this would also increase the amenities. Imagine not having to go to Vernon all of the time to shop. Did we not just read in the paper about Lumby's swimming pool needing expensive maintenance? Where do people in Lumby think the money comes from? What happens when the government decides to pull the plug on the high school? The correctional facility could also provide the infrastructure needed to open up more industrial property, thus providing more jobs. The spin-offs from this facility are enormous. I wish Vernon would consider it. Wake up, Lumby. Don't let the fear some people have intimidate and rule the majority vote. D. Williams GAS PRICES I recently made a trip to Revelstoke and noted the gas prices. Vernon prices were about $1.16 while from Lumby to Vernon, prices were $1.14.9. Enderby prices ranged from $1.02.9 to $1.03.9. Grindrod was at $1.03.9. Revelstoke ranged from $1.03.9 to $1.07.9. Using $1.07.9 and Vernon prices, the difference per litre is about nine cents per litre. Converting this to cost per gallon, it would be nine times 4.54, or about 40 cents. I contacted Eric Foster, our MLA, to see if his government or himself
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North Westside tapping into new water source RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Some Nor th Westside Road neighbourhoods are a step closer to a new water source. On Thursday, the Central Okanagan Regional District board approved a $442,164 contract to build a control building, pumps and wells for a water system for Upper Fintry, Shaal Road and Valley of the Sun. “I’m excited because
“Staff has been working diligently to get this project done.” — Jim Edgson it’s come in under budget,” said director Jim Edgson. “Staff has been working diligently to get this project done.” M a d d o c k s Construction was the lowest of the eight bids
received for the control building on Morden Road. Residents have been pushing for a new water system for years because they currently don’t have a utility for domestic use or to
meet fire flow requirements. “They have been using wells if you can find them or other sources,” said Edgson of the current situation. “The vast majority of them tank water in to their homes.” In 2009, CORD received a petition from a sufficient number of property owners to proceed with the project. “During the predesign exercise, it was
determined that the most cost-effective and efficient method of providing a water system was to drill two wells in the delta and pump up to the highest point of the subdivisions and then distribute the water to the properties from that point,” said Delphine
After close to two decades of leadership at Vernon Christian School, Larry Simpson will retire as principal this summer. “The school has been truly blessed by Larry’s leadership and commitment to excellence in education for the past 17 years,” said board chairman Darren Witt. “He leaves a legacy of dedication and service to his students, teachers and entire school community.” Witt said the longserving principal of the elementary and high school campuses leaves behind a newly built, technologically advanced high school campus, an elementary campus that offers a pre-school option, a truly outstanding faculty and staff and a talented and diverse student body. “Larry’s leadership has been instrumental in leading the school through much growth and positive change over the last several years, one result being that Vernon Christian School is presently the highest ranked school for academics in the Vernon area,” he said. When asked about his decision to retire, Simpson said the board and staff had always envisioned a school that was a community from kindergarten to Grade 12. “I am very satisfied to that end. Nothing is accomplished without
“I went into education for kids and that is what I’ll miss the most.” — Larry Simpson those in front, beside and behind you,” he said. “We are in a great place to move on positively with a great group.
It’s time to stay at home and make breakfast for my wife. “But I went into education for kids, and
that is what I’ll miss the most.” Vernon Christian School is an independent and inter-denominational school delivering the curriculum mandated by the BC Ministry of Education in conjunction with the school’s motto of preparing kids to have a Heart for God and A Mind for Truth.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Regional Board of the Regional District of Central Okanagan will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned amendments to “Regional District of Central Okanagan Rural Westside Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1274, 2010” and “Regional District of Central Okanagan Zoning Bylaw No. 871, 2000”.
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A bylaw that would allow the Township of Spallumcheen to fine residents in certain residential areas for open burning infractions, then incrementally raise that fine, has left one councillor burning. Andrew Casson is opposed to an open burning ticketing bylaw that was given three readings at last week’s council meeting. The bylaw would fine those caught open burning without a permit in R.1 and R.5 residential areas $50 Andrew Casson from Jan. 1 of this year to Dec. 31, 2013. When open burning is prohibited after Jan. 1, 2013, and people in R.1 and R.5 areas are caught open burning, the fine goes up to $100. “I want to make it clear that I support all bylaws and policies decisions by council once they’ve been made,” said Casson. “I was initially against the open burning bylaw but now that it’s policy I support it. “However, it’s premature to be jacking up the cost of the tickets prior to seeing if we’re going to have a problem.” Casson said the ticketing bylaw shows a little lack of faith in the residents of Spallumcheen. “If an issue arises down the road, and we as a council continue to support a bylaw restricting burning in residential areas, then I’d hope we’d take the necessary means to uphold this bylaw,” said Casson. “At this point it’s just a premature measure to initiate a ticket process, and second of all, the fine is going up in two years.” Coun. Janice Brown said the township is educating its residents on the open burning ticketing process.
Market hammers housing starts Morning Star Staff
Housing construction has got off to a slow start in Vernon. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports there were four starts in January, a 78 per cent decrease from the 18 units during the same month in 2010. “The new home construction sector continues to face strong price competition from a well supplied existing home market” said analyst Paul Fabri. He added that lingering inventories of new, completed and unoccupied condominium apartment units have also constrained multi-family construction. Of the four units in January, all of them were single-detached
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A complete ban on second-hand merchandise has been lifted at Enderby’s Open Air Market. City council has decided to allow existing vendors to sell second-hand goods at the market in the Maud Street parking lot, although the politicians approved a policy in January that restricted exhibitors to those selling food or handcrafted items. “This policy would have left out people who have been participating in the market for years,” said Mayor Dee Wejr. “We have to bow to what people want and they are making improvements there and they don’t want to leave people out who have been involved for years.” As of Monday, the city will grandfather existing vendors who have been selling second-hand items. New vendors will not be permitted to sell used goods. Coun, Earl Shipmaker insists there was a need for council to take action on the market, which takes place in a city-owned lot. “It gets to be more like a yard sale if there are no controls,” he said. Wejr also points out that there were concerns that the market had gone beyond its mandate of promoting agriculture and products produced locally.
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“We have to bow to what people want.” — Dee Wejr “There had been comments that it was starting to look like a flea market,” she said. Organizers of the Open Air Market urged council to change its policy prohibiting used merchandise. “Our membership made a motion in 2010 not to accept new vendors that sold used items as we felt it was getting out of hand,” said Faye Wellington, market president, in a letter to the city. “A grandfather clause was made for vendors that sold good quality used items with their plants, baking and crafts that attended the market regularly for the past year was acceptable.” Wellington added that of the about 30 vendors who participate in the market, only six sell used items with their other merchandise. “As for being a farmers market, we never laid claim to the name. It has always been Open Air Market or the market. The public tagged us with the name farmers market.”
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training course, teach paid $5,614 and 8,643, uisition for the fire them fire ground activi- respectively, in tax req- training centre. Vernon’s threat to ties, fire behaviour, abandon the North teach them how to be Okanagan Regional firefighters at a basic District’s fire train- level,” said Cummings. ing centre has “When they Spallumcheen’s get on to the mayor confire departcerned about ment, they HIGH EFFICIENT REBATES END MAR. 31st! the impact to can go out the township. on calls and W i l l do it safely. - Carrier 95% A.F.U.E furnace Hansma told It’s quite an - installation included his council that intensive Will Hansma - $4,600.00 such a move by course. If we - Less Govt. Rebate $1,130.00 Vernon could were to lose - $3,470.00 End Cost severely impact the way that it would set us back the township does busi- many years.” Call now to book! ness as a fire departVernon has stated 250 542 7700 ment. it will withdraw from “We’ve always been the service because of supportive of the fire the costs involved and training centre,” said because some courses Hansma, a regional dis- aren’t certified. trict director. “Our fire In 2010, Armstrong Showroom open Tues-Fri 9-4pm department has cer- and Spallumcheen tainly benefitted from it, but we may have to is now consider other options. It’s a very valuable asset same great service • same great prices • just a new name! and I’d hate to see us Keep out lose it. Our fire departthe cold with ment has been very well Shutters energy efficient served by it.” cellular shades Drapery off MSR A r m s t r o n g Wood & Faux Wood Upholstery Spallumcheen Fire Department chief Ian Professional Installation n Cummings agreed the off MSR SHADE-O-MATIC Best Price Guarantee training centre has been Custom Furniture very useful. “Starting with our FREE Shop at home ... recruiting new firefighters, when we bring them 1.855.765.4045 ' CALL TOLL-FREE on they go through the Morning Star Staff
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the testator), despite problems with those formalities, if convinced of what the testator’s true intentions are. In a recent case, for example, a testator made a “codicil” changing his will. As required, two witnesses signed the document, but unfortunately they didn’t do so at the same time in front of each other, as also required – the second witness signed later. Even though the court was satisfied that the amendment expressed the real wishes of the testator, it was unable to give effect to it under the current law. The new rules are designed to avoid such an unhappy outcome.
There are also changes to some of the rules that apply when a person dies “intestate” or without a will. Some of these have to do with how much money first goes to a surviving spouse, before the One change is the effect of rest is shared 50/50 between marriage on a will. Currently, the spouse and any children. if you get married or remarThe new amount is $300,000 ried, the will you made before to the spouse, if all the chilthe marriage is automatically dren of the deceased are also revoked or invalidated – unchildren of the spouse, or less the will specifically says $150,000 if there are children Deborah C. it was made in contemplation from another relationship of of getting married. Under the Pearce the deceased. This change is new Act, a will is no longer rein recognition of modern-day voked by marriage. blended families. Another change concerns gifts. At present, if you give someone a gift before you die, As always, however, it’s preferable if you the amount of that gift may be deducted have a will in the first place. That way, you from that person’s inheritance. Under the can best make sure that your wishes will new Act, if you want a gift given during be carried out as you intend, rather than your lifetime to reduce the amount of according to a generic “one-size-fits-all” a beneficiary’s inheritance, you have to set of legal rules. state that in your will. These are just some of the changes comThe current formalities for making a val- ing with the new Wills, Estates and Sucid will or changing it will continue. But cess Act. Perhaps now is therefore a good under the new Act, the court will be able time to meet with your lawyer to make or to give effect to the true intentions of the update your will (if necessary), ideally as person making or changing the will (i.e., a key part of a more complete estate plan.
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“I enjoy the reviews but it’s a waste of time,” Even though he said Brew. could be doing “Most other things of the with his time, panel sits Spallumcheen on the Coun. Dave Brew (NORD) has agreed to board, and sit on a review it’s just panel for the another North Okanagan m e e t Dave Brew Regional District’s ing for 60 fire training cenper cent tre. of board Brew reluctantly members. “To me, it’s a accepted Mayor Will waste of my time. This Hansma’s request to could be done at the serve as the delegate. NORD board. There Morning Star Staff
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received a request from some community members to add a second polling station for elections. The township’s administration committee has stated that Stepping Stones residents are less likely to come to Spallumcheen to vote than the north half of the township, who are more likely to pass by the office on their way to Vernon. The committee has
said it would likely cost more than $22,000 to implement a second voting station. That’s only an estimate from the committee, so the cost could be higher. Concern has also been raised about increasing an already large workload on township staff if a second station is added. Council received the request for information purposes.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Council Chambers 9901 Kalamalka Road
All residents of Coldstream are invited to attend and review the plan. Council and staff will be present to answer questions and receive comments and input from the residents on the proposed plan. A copy of the plan is available on the District’s website at www.districtofcoldstream. ca, or at the Coldstream Municipal Hall. Trevor Seibel, CA Director of Financial Administration
Time is running out and we need to hear from you! In 2010, the City heard from residents about what they wanted the City Centre to be in the future. Based on what we heard, we drafted the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan. The draft Plan outlines the vision for the City Centre and provides strategies to get there. Please come to one of the last two public consultation events and provide your feedback on the draft or complete the online survey at www.vernon.ca/citycentre. February 18th, 2011 is the last day to get your input to us. Toonie and a Tin Skate: Wesbild Centre Sunday, February 13, 2011 from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm Stop by our table before or after your skate and get more information. Discuss the Plan, ask questions and provide your feedback. Seniors Action Network Brown Bag Lunch: The People Place, 3402 27th Avenue. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Come view a presentation on the draft Plan and participate in an interactive workshop designed to gain your feedback. Please bring your brown bag lunch.
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Afghans made and given with love New Year babies are wrapped in warmth thanks to a soft and cozy gift CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
Gay Engensperger has made it a tradition to take her lovely handmade afghans to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital as a gift for babies born on and around each new year. She got the numbers and the colours just right this year. She took seven afghans to the hospital on New Year’s Day and there were six babies born before midnight and the New Year baby at 4 p.m. “The New Year baby was a boy and the last blanket was blue and white. Now I’m all out and I have an excuse to make more,� said Engensperger, 81, a retired nurse, who has also made pottery and
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Gay Engensperger enjoys some banter with a patron attending the Schubert Centre’s Pancake Breakfast, Flea Market and Crafts Sale recently as she folds one of her beautiful handmade afghans. likes to do family photos.
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of all sizes 20 years ago for the family. When she had a hip replacement 11 years ago and needed something to do while she was recovering, she made smaller afghans for the great-grandchildren who were arriving, and then got the idea of giving baby afghans to the hospital for newborns. “It’s something to do with my hands. It’s occupational therapy because I have arthritis and it’s psychotherapy because it is so uplifting working with the pretty baby colours and it benefits someone else,� she said. Each baby afghan takes about 25 hours to make and she sometimes sells them at the Schubert Centre Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market and Crafts Sale. “People often admire the stitching and colours and say they remember afghans from their childhood. I once had a man ask me if they were made by machine but I told him these two hands are my only machine,� said Engensperger, who is currently recovering
Grandparents support each other Morning Star Staff
Retirement is often thought of as a time to finally do all the things that you never had time for when you were in the work force. Try to imagine an “out of blue phone call� asking you to take your grandchild or grandchildren. It would be pretty much impossible not to take them because you love and care about what happens to them. “Not ever imagining that this could ever happen to us, in our golden years we accepted the challenge put before us,� said Brent, a member of the group. “Our
grandchild is a delight but being a grandparent and having already raised our children it has presented many challenges.� In seeking out others who faced the same challenges, Brent and others have discovered and joined the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. The group meets every other Monday evening at the Schubert Centre. “The support of others in the same circumstance is extremely helpful and you realize you are not alone,� said Brent. “It gives you the opportunity to discuss your feelings confidentially with others who have experienced similar problems.
“Not only is it the opportunity to discuss issues, we have also learned from others about how to attain help in many areas that we were not aware of.� Brent said this is a non-profit group whose only agenda is to be supportive and helpful to others in the same circumstances. “If you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle or friend raising a child/children and are looking for support, please come and join us.� For more information on meeting times, call Brent at 250-545-4794 or Edna at 250-549-3328
Valentine’s Day cards on the menu at Smarties Morning Star Staff
If Valentine’s Day has snuck up on you, and you still haven’t bought a card for your sweetheart, help is at hand. At Gallery Vertigo today, the Smarties drop-in art program features instructor Eleanor Deines teaching families how to make beautiful and funky Valentines. Smarties takes place every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the gallery. “At Gallery Vertigo, we take having fun
very seriously,� said gallery director Judith Jurica. “That’s why we have rounded up some highly qualified instructors to lead a variety of exciting art-making activities that the entire family will enjoy. “We call it Smarties because it’s a fact: art makes you smart.� No registration is necessary — just drop in for some fun. Everyone is welcome, just wear old clothes and bring your imagination. Materials, instruction,
encouragement and smiles supplied. Cost is a suggested donation of $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, but adults are encouraged to participate, not just spectate. Teens are welcome, too. A small snack is provided at the end of each session. And volunteers are always welcome to help out. Gallery Vertigo is at suite #1, 3001-31st St.; please use side entrance under Krause Jewellers. Call 250-503-2297 for details.
from cataract surgery and looking forward to getting back to crocheting. “Sometimes people send my pictures of the children with the afghans and I really like to see them. Mothers tell me that the children are five and still dragging the blankets around with them, and sleep with them and use them for their dolls.� Engensperger plans to keep making the afghans for as long as she can. “It’s delightful. It’s pure joy for me. They are made with love and given with love.�
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Herrick rink bows in tiebreaker Dangerfield earns finals berth; Cotter still alive Morning Star Staff
Aron Herrick was all too familiar with his opponent heading into Friday night’s tiebreaker at the Vernon Curling Club. The Vernon skip curled alongside Kamloops’ Brent Yamada for three years in the 90s, and now he was battling him for a chance to advance to the playoffs of the Canada Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championships. Yamada, backed by third Corey Sauer, second Darin Gerow and lead Lance Yamada, delivered a nose-hit double to count a single point in an extra end to brush back Herrick 8-7. “I know the whole team really well – great guys and real gentlemen on the ice. And unfortunately they’re really good shooters too,” smiled Herrick, playing his third game of the day. Both teams, who finished the 10-team round-robin at 4-5, played conservative to start, each recording a single point in the first four ends. They then began trading deuces before Herrick cracked three points in the eighth end to take his first lead. Yamada restored his lead with a deuce in nine and Herrick forced the extra end with a single in 10. Herrick, with support from third Tobin Senum, second Marc Fillion and lead Jason Wizniak, grounded another familiar face in his Friday afternoon tiebreaker, stopping Darren Heath 9-6. Trailing 6-2 at the break, Heath (4-5) turned it on in the second half and started chipping away at the lead with deuces in six and eight. With third Dave Belway, second Ryan LeDrew and lead Darrell (Heavy D) Houston, Heath nested a pair of nice comearound draws in the ninth, but Herrick nudged one of them back just enough with the final stone to earn a single. In the 10th end, Herrick stole one after he left Heath with a near impossible raise double by guarding his shot stone. "We just got down early. We tried plugging away and came back good at the end, but one shot shy,” said Heath. "You need a few breaks on your side to win. “We were playing really, really well at the start (of the wee), but we had a couple bad games…and things got away from us. We should have controlled our own destiny bet-
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Jason Wizniak and Marc Fillion, front enders with Aron Herrick’s rink, get to work on a stone in a Friday afternoon tiebreaker against Vernon’s Darren Heath at the Canada Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championships at the Vernon Curling Club. ter, but we still made the tiebreaker which is kudos to my team.” Added Herrick: “We had a nice lead there but Darren and the boys started picking it up as the game went on and made some good shots down the stretch to keep the game close.” This year’s journey to provincials has been a memorable one said Herrick, a father of three. “Coming through four straight at regionals was a bit unexpected and then we got off to a hot start at the beginning of this week going 4-1. It could have just as easily been 1-4. We ended up stealing three of the games, having to come from behind to win them.” The Herrick rink started Friday with an 11-5 loss to
Vernon’s Jim Cotter, who went undefeated at 9-0. Cotter counted triples in three and five, and then put the game away with a four-ender in seven. In Friday night’s 1-versus-2 page playoff, Cotter allowed a single steal in the final end to fall 5-4 to Victoria’s Neil Dangerfield (7-2). Cotter, with third Ken Maskiewich, second Kevin Folk and lead Rick Sawatsky, faced a draw to the button around a guard on his final stone, but had too much weight. Yamada met defending B.C. champion Jeff Richard of Kelowna (7-2) in the 3-versus-4 playoff Saturday at noon, the winner advancing to meet Cotter in a semifinal. The winner of that battles Dangerfield in the championship game today (3 p.m.).
Knights need help to avoid first-round date with Grizzlies Morning Star Staff
Given the choice, the North Okanagan Knights would rather face the Kamloops Storm than the Revelstoke Grizzlies in the first round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs. A win against the host Grizz in their final regularseason game Saturday night at the Forum would have got the Knights (18-29-1-1) partway there. They also needed the Kelowna Chiefs to ground the Sicamous Eagles (17-26-2-4) to take over third place in the Doug Birks Division.
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The Salmon Arm SilverBacks recorded three unanswered goals as they upended the host Trail Smoke Eaters 4-3 in a B.C. Hockey League overtime thriller Friday night at Cominco Arena. Veteran SilverBack defenceman Charlie Vasaturo led the comeback, forcing overtime with four minutes remaining in the third period, assisted by David Killip and Lumby’s Jayson Reardon. He then collected the winner 2:59 into OT. The Sewell, N.J. native also earned an assist on Reardon’s opening goal just over a minute into the first period. The Smokies, fourth in the Interior at 31-20-2-4, responded with firstperiod goals by Travis St. Denis (powerplay) and Erik Cooper. St. Denis added his second man advantage strike at 16:48 of the sec-
ond period to give his team a twogoal lead. The SilverBacks (36-17-2-0) trail the first-place Vernon Vipers (33-114-9) by five points in the Interior Conference. In other Friday night BCHL action, the Penticton Vees got a goal and assist each from Montreal Canadiens’ prospect Mark MacMillan and Myles McCauley as they trimmed the host Prince George Spruce Kings 4-1 at the Coliseum. Jeff Earnest opened the scoring for the host Kings with a shorthanded effort at 15:39 of the first period. Defenceman Tom Kroshus collected 2+1 and a dozen penalty minutes as the Westside Warriors stuffed the host Quesnel Millionaires 8-2 at the Vault. The Warriors counted six unanswered goals before Quesnel got on the board.
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Sabres seek A title Mustangs go 2-1 to reach semifinals of 40th annual Classic KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
A pair of Alberta juggernauts appeared locked for berths in tonight’s A final of the 40th annual Vernon Coca-Cola Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Tournament at Civic Arena. The St. Albert Sabres, who lead the Edmonton city league, rocked the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs 12-2 Friday night to advance to a Saturday semifinal against the Surrey Thunder. The Sabres topped the Coca-Cola Division at 3-0 with 34 goals, while Surrey placed second in the Sun Valley Sports Division at 2-1 after upending the Campbell River Tyees 11-3 Friday night. Vernon ended up second in the Coke at 2-1 as they smothered the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies 6-1 Thursday night. The Mustangs faced the Simons Valley Rebels of Calgary in the other Saturday semifinal in the eight-team tourney. Simons Valley, who lead the Calgary league, outlasted St. Albert 7-5 in the finals of a Medicine Hat Tournament in November. Both Simons Valley and St. Albert are ranked in the top-three in Alberta. “Our goal here is to win the tournament and we’d love another chance at them (Calgary),” said St. Albert captain Josh Mahura, who fired four goals against the Mustangs. The Sabres, who have lost just one game in league play back home, used a fast, punishing physical style to overwhelm the much smaller Mustangs. “I think we moved the puck well and we were getting lots of pucks to the net and just working hard,” said Mahura, 12, a big fan of Edmonton
Oilers’ grinder Ryan Jones. “They’re (Vernon) good. We just played one of our best games.” Sean Richards netted 3+2 and Connor Deighton supplied 3+1 for the Sabres, who got singles from Mattias Neset and Zach Aston. Vernon got goals from Brett Lambert and Jagger Williamson. Mustang forward Connor Marritt said the Sabres were an intimidating bunch. “That’s one of the best teams I’ve seen this season,” said Marritt, who turns 12 in March. “I thought they were hitting more than we did and we were playing scared.” Marritt said the Mustangs were quickly filing away the loss in the dressing room. “At first, we were all sad and bummed about the loss, but we’re looking forward to the next game and putting that one behind us.” Marritt and Williamson each pocketed 2+1 as the Mustangs stuffed Juan de Fuca. Matt Kowalski earned 1+2, while Carson Gray also scored. Tanner Sidaway replied for the Grizzlies. Simons Valley finished preliminary play Friday night with a 7-4 win over the Spokane Jr. Chiefs. The Rebels iced Surrey 5-2 earlier in the day. Goal judge Gord Ellinson was honoured with the Rienie Holland Memorial Award for longtime service to the tourney. The A final goes at 6 p.m.
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Watkin Motors Mustangs’ netminder Billy Cawthorn tries to tighten up at the post while St. Albert Sabres’ Ethan Marino bangs away at the loose puck at the side of the net Friday during in the 40th Annual Coca-Cola Pee Wee Invitational Hockey Tournament at the Civic Arena.
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won’t Cents sink Snakes in OT Baseball wait for spring GRAEME CORBETT
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A first-round bye in the B.C. Hockey League playoffs is there if the Vernon Vipers want it. However, head coach Mark Ferner says it will take a better effort than the one he witnessed Friday night against the Merritt Centennials at Wesbild Centre. The Snakes appeared listless at times as they skated to a 3-2 overtime loss against the hardworking Cents, who were backstopped by a 33-save showing from second star netminder Lino Chimienti. First star Chad Brears (fourth goal) took a feed from Centennial defenceman Billy Marshall and chipped a weak shot over Blake Voth’s shoulder with 25 seconds remaining in the first OT period. “I don’t know if they think they’re better than they are, but the one thing that has to stay consistent is our work ethic and there was none,” said Ferner, who flew solo behind the Viper bench as assistant coach Jason Williamson was away scouting. It was the Vipers’ second straight subpar performance, and Ferner planned to hold a practice Saturday to remind the players of what his expectations are. “They will find out what work is (Saturday) because that was embarrassing. Over the next couple days we’ll find out the guys who really want to play.” Vernon, first in the Interior at 33-11-4-9, can earn the bye if they win their last three games. They visit the Centennials (21-28-1-6) Tuesday night at the phone booth-sized Nicola Valley Arena. A loss, tie or OT loss would allow the secondplace Salmon Arm SilverBacks (36-17-2-0) into the picture. The Gorillas already have three more wins than Vernon. “Salmon Arm is right on our tail and they have two games in hand so pretty much our fate is in our hands. If we want first place, we’re going to have to earn it,” said Viper forward Dylan Walchuk, who earned third star against the Cents. Ferner shuffled his lines slightly for Friday’s game, starting Marcus Basara on a line with veterans Dave Robinson and Kyle Murphy. Bryce Kakoske dropped back to play with Darren Nowick and John Knisley. The Vipers recorded the game’s first good scoring chance on a shorthanded rush, with Pat McGillis centering for Walchuk, who ripped a shot just over the crossbar. McGillis and Walchuk worked together to create at least half a dozen quality scoring chances throughout the game, but couldn’t finish. “Me and Patty have good chemistry together. We were setting each other up but the puck just wasn’t going in tonight,” said Walchuk, an NCAA North Michigan Wildcat prospect. “We came out flat. The score was close but we had a few chances to put it away, but we didn’t finish and it came back to bite us.” Seconds after a penalty to Basara expired, Cents’ forward Stephen Wall set up linemate Dustin Lebrun (11th) on a nice give-and-go from the corner to open the scoring at 8:51. Vernon picked up their game in the second period, outshooting Merritt 18-6 (35-22 overall), and had the visitors hemmed in their zone for parts of the period. They were finally rewarded on the powerplay at 9:10. Nowick (ninth) had a great second effort, chipping a one-handed shot over a sprawling Chimienti as he was getting hauled down in the crease.
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Viper captain David Robinson tries to get a shot off against Merritt Centennial netminder Lino Chimienti during BCHL action Friday night at Wesbild Centre. The Vipers took the lead at 17:44 on a 3-on-1 rush. A Merritt defender blocked Dane Muench’s cross-ice feed to McGillis, but the puck went right to Walchuk (23rd), who squeaked a shot past Chimienti. Defenceman Adam Thompson started the quick transition with a good outlet pass. Merritt equalized on a goalmouth scramble early in the third period as Regan Soquilla (18th) beat Voth (19 saves) with a quick shot in close. “It took a funny bounce to me and I just put my head down and shot it,” smiled Soquila, who forms a potent first line with Jeff Jones and rookie Evan Stack. “We had some problems in the second. They were pushing and we just tried to contain them until we got the momentum back and then we just tried to go with it.” Merritt head coach Luke Pierce, who amassed 28 points and 223 penalty minutes with the Vipers in 2003-04, felt Chimienti’s goaltending was a deciding factor in the game. “Our goaltending was superb. Lino was outstanding and we needed that from him. We needed some big saves and he gave us those tonight,” said Pierce. “Our second period we got caught watching pucks and we were losing a lot of puck races and struggling to get out of our end.” Chimienti came up with possibly his best save in overtime as he denied defenceman Malcolm Lyles on a breakaway with a well-timed pokecheck. The post-season can’t come soon enough for the Centennials. They occupy the second-tolast Interior playoff spot, but they can’t catch Westside, nor can they be caught by Quesnel. “We’re in limbo,” said Pierce, who only has three 20-year-olds on his roster. “When you’re lacking that external motivation, it’s tough. Being young guys, they have to learn the lesson slowly. You can only push them so hard before they start tuning you out.”
Winter ball isn’t just flourishing in Mexico. The Vernon & District Baseball Association (VDBA) has two weekend sessions going strong at various venues. President Mark Batchelor says approximately 18 kids at the entry level are attending morning sessions Saturdays at Priest Valley Gym and another 25 experienced players are going to workouts Sunday nights at the VantageOne Soccer Centre. And while the players refine their skills with the help of the senior men Diamondbacks, the VDBA executive are working behind the scenes on a few major projects. “We’d really like to get a second (batting) cage put in at Marshall Field,” said Batchelor. “The cost is $25,000 so we’re looking for sponsors (call Danielle Thibert at 250-309-9556).” The association named its first batting cage at Creekside Park in memory of longtime coach Walter McDougall last season. Batchelor said the VDBA is working closely with parks and rec general manager Al McNiven regarding a 30x10-foot storage facility badly needed for Marshall Field. “We’re also going to repair the fences and build bullpens at both fields. We’re getting a ton of support from the city.” Registration forms for the upcoming season have been mailed to elementary schools. Parents may also go online at www.vernonbaseball.com. There will be coaching and umpiring clinics in early April. Batchelor hopes to have a Bantam allstar summer team.
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Sunday, February 13, 2011 - The Morning Star A27
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Gus Morris watches intently as Daralee Morris sends the ball over the net towards the opposition during the Winter Carnival Wallyball Tournament at Rosters Sports Bar And Grill.
Allen shines in MMA debut Morning Star Staff
Months of training for 20 seconds in the ring. It hardly seems like a fair trade off, but Ryan Allen will gladly take it. That’s how long it took the Sicamous native to secure a TKO win against Ben Anderson in his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut at the Battlefield Fight League at the River Rock Casino in Vancouver. The 6-foot-1 Allen, who competes in the light heavyweight division (205 pounds), trains under Mario Deveault at Gracie Barra Shuswap/ Vernon Brazillian Jiu Jitsu & MMA. Allen, who competed at the 2010 Jiu Jitsu World Championships last summer, had more than 20 friends make the trip to Vancouver, which helped his nerves. “It felt great to have that support. I had a whole cheering section,” he said. Allen’s fight preparation included jiu jitsu, kickboxing, grappling, striking and intense cardio training, resulting in an all-around approach to the fight. “I had a good mix of guys around me,” he said. “People don’t realize there is world-class training in the area. Going into the fight, there was no question in my mind I was prepared.” Allen opened the fight with an overhand right that Anderson dodged, but he followed it up with a
right uppercut that floored Anderson. A few more strikes to his downed opponent were all the referee needed to stop the fight. “It was a big rush. It happened so fast. You spend all that time training and the fight only lasts so long,” said Allen, who celebrated by gorging on two hotdogs and three cheeseburgers. While happy with his striking performance, Allen would have liked to put his ground game to use. “My grappling is the better part of my game which is why I think they underestimated my striking. If the fight lasted longer it wouldn’t have been better or worse, just a different experience.” Allen hopes to line up another fight, but it may not be in the near future as he is set to marry fiancé Collette Hohmann in June. “I have strict rules from the fiancé about not being bruised up for the wedding,” he laughed. Classes at Gracie Barra Vernon Jiu Jitsu & MMA run Monday to Saturday. Adult, women’s and kids programs available at.
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available at Gracie Barra Vernon Jiu Jitsu & MMA. 5 – 740 Waddington Drive. Call Mario Deveault at 250-804-9262. LACROSSE - Registration forms for the 2011 North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Association season are available at Sun Valley Source For Sports and Instant Replay Sports in Vernon, and Diana’s Monogramming in Armstrong. SOCCER - Men’s 45+ indoor soccer session goes Sunday nights from 7:30-9 at the VantageOne Soccer Centre. Call Tim Penaluna at 250-379-6870. SOCCER - There are two men’s soccer teams looking for players to compete at the 2013 Worlds Masters Games in Torino, Italy. 50+ and 40+ players should contact Kerry Zubot at 250-549-5111. VOLLEYBALL - Adult drop-in volleyball sessions go Tuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. (open play permitted), Thursdays and Fridays from 8:15-10 p.m. (open play Thurs. only) and Sundays from 2-3:45 p.m. at Priest Valley Gym. $5 fee ($3 for one-hour sessions).
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The price of the button he wasn’t wearing was considerably less than the fine Cameron Wong had to pay for not wearing the button. Vernon Winter Carnival cops were called to the offices of Nixon Wenger Lawyers Wednesday morning to arrest articling student Wong, who was not wearing a Vernon Winter Carnival button, a 51-year tradition within the city during the annual February event. Wong was arrested after an anonymous phone call was made to the Winter Carnival office advising them that the student was not sporting the traditional Winter Carnival button. “Carnival is an incredible event in our community and it offers the opportunity for staff to have a little fun with one another,� said Nixon Wenger managing part-
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Spallumcheen council is showering its support on a pair of local waterworks districts who are seeking grant money from the Okanagan Basin Water Board. The Steele Springs and Otter Lake Waterworks Districts are both seeking township support for their requests, which were granted unanimously by council. “Our waterworks districts are getting innovative,� said Coun. Ralph Leyenhorst. Steele Springs is seeking two grants of $12,500 each. One is for using wireless radio communication from its remote reservoir to its pump house to control the output from its water pumps. The total cost of the project is $30,000. Steele Springs is also seeking $12,500 towards a $25,000 project that would result in the natural filtration and collection of spring water. Otter Lake would like $6,000 to purchase an ultrasonic flow meter to help monitor the draw down with trending and correlation between flow and draw down in its well. Otter Lake is also
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3OMERSGILL 7ALKER Bob and Noel Somersgill, Trudy Graham of Vernon, B.C., and John Walker of McLeese, B.C. are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Michelle Somersgill to Josh Walker, May 22, 2010, in an amazing day shared with family and friends. The beautiful ceremony took place at Coldstream Centennial Park in Coldstream, B.C. The bride was attended by her sister, maid of honour Cristal Somersgill and bridesmaids Kimberly Bennett, Jennifer Rogers and Sarah Walker. The groom was attended by best man Shawn Maker, groomsmen Brad Pecor, Andrew Walker and Scott Ferguson. After the ceremony, the reception followed in the Sierra Room at the Village Green Hotel in Vernon. The couple honeymooned in the Mayan Riviera and will continue to live in Vernon.
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'UY 6AN -OLL Karen and Dwight Guy of Vernon, B.C. are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Dani Michelle Guy to Eric Toller Van Moll July 9, 2010. Eric is the son of Rebecca (John) Pomeroy of Cochrane, Alta. and Chris (Jackie) Van Moll of Kimberly, B.C. The wedding was held at Finlayson Point, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C. The bride was stunning and the setting spectacular with brilliant blue skies, the shimmering ocean and Olympic Mountains as a backdrop. A fun-filled reception of family and close friends followed later that day at the newlyweds’ Brentwood Bay home. For their honeymoon, Dani and Eric toured Italy and southern France before returning to their teaching positions with the Victoria School District. “We wish Dani and Eric forever love and lasting happiness in their new life together. Cheers!�
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It was a marriage made in heaven as Carissa Jasmine Walls of Vernon and Christopher Charles Lange of Winnipeg exchanged wedding vows Aug. 21,2010 at Silver Star Mountain’s most beautiful viewpoint. This beautiful ceremony was officiated by Pastor Clint Batchelor and witnessed by proud parents Allen and Bev Walls of Vernon, B.C. and Chuck and Janet Lange of Winnipeg, Man. together with family and friends that came from east and west. The happy newlyweds are living in Winnipeg until May 2011 graduation when they will return to beautiful B.C. to make Vernon their home.
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"OUWMEESTER -IHALCHEON Andrew and Deborah Bouwmeester and Randy and Donna Mihalcheon, all of Vernon, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Alysha Bouwmeester to Christopher Mihalcheon. Wedding to take place July 1, 2011 at Paddlewheel Hall in Vernon.
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mize scarring 24 hours a day for two years. He is healing well but there is still a long road ahead of him.” Firefighters did not attend this scene as the fire did not spread to the home but Vernon firefighter Allyson Reich said fires can start within moments and do incredible damage. “For Burn Awareness Week we are asking people to look around their homes and think about potential sources of danger from fires. When we think of burns, we usually think of open flame but boiling water or steam can be just as bad.” Young children have delicate skin and can get
bad burns within seconds. Most home hot water tanks are set for 140 degrees Fahrenheit and can be lowered to 120 degrees and still provide water that is hot enough for household use. Children should be taught to start with cold water and add hot. They also need to be aware that the stove and fireplaces are hot and cooks should keep the handles of pots turned in and not wear clothing that can catch on pans. Lit candles need to be kept in a place that is safe from children and pets and matches and lighters treated as tools, not toys. Space heaters should be used only
according to directions. Reich remembers touching a hot stove element when she was about five and the semicircular burn marks left on her hand for weeks. “That was minor pain compared to what some people suffer with burns. The pain from burns is one of the worst that people can experience. It is really important to educate people. I enjoy the school programs we do. Children remember the ‘stop, drop and roll’ drill that we show them and that could make the difference to an accident becoming much more severe,” said Reich. She reminds people that the best first aid
If you enjoy playing outdoors in the winter (skiing, snow shoeing, etc.), just remember with the snow and higher elevations the UVA and UVB rays are more intense. Maybe you are heading to a warm destination. Be sure and protect your skin because nothing ages your skin faster than sun exposure. We definitely need sunshine for our health and well being but it also is very damaging to the skin. A real favourite for protection and colour with a bit of coverage is Avene tinted compact with SPF 50. Not only does it even out skin tone but also gives protection. It comes in beige or honey and eliminates any need for makeup. Your skin looks even, smooth and feels great! For an oiler skin type or anybody who wants something that feels light, try Neostrata oil free face with SPF 30. It works very well any time of the year! Marcelle Climatik outdoor lip balm has a 30 SPF and is the perfect accessory for any outdoor activity. Climatik gives lips protection against climate aggressions. Your lips are protected and moisturized. Enjoy the last days of winter. Talk to you soon!
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treatment for burns is to cool them with cold water. The B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund supports a Burn Camp near Mission, B.C. where burn survivors ages six to 18 can enjoy a week of camping with counseling, including from other burn survivors and professional firefighters. Vernon firefighters have set up the Kael Scott Burn Fund. People can donate by taking bottles to Chasers Bottle Depot and saying that the bottles are for the Kael Scott Burn Fund.
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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 13 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. GOSPEL MEETINGS Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave, Vernon. Come and hear. SMARTIES DROP-IN ART PROGRAM, GALLERY VERTIGO All ages welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in for some fun. Everyone welcome! Suggested donation: $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by adult. Teens welcome too. High school students interested in art invited to assist at workshops, which happen every Sunday from 1 to 3 pm. Gallery Vertigo is upstairs at suite #1, 3001-31st St., downtown Vernon, across from Nolan’s Drugs. Please use the side entrance under Krause Jeweller’s awning. Call 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com
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GEORGETTE SHOP Still “blasting” out winter stock at 1/2 are welcome to see if they wish to join the guild — membership off. Hint of Spring racks added to daily. All proceeds remain fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects on display and we usually have in the community to facilitate mental health programs. We brief lesson at each session. Call Ian at 250-542 7148. are at 3100-28th Ave., behind Sir Winston’s Pub. HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to VALENTINE’S FUNDRAISER Feb. 14 at both Bean to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every secCup locations, we will donate 10 per cent of all sales to ond and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. We’ll have pink to 4 p.m. For more information, call John at 545-0119. whipped cream and lots of fun. Please join us! TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to VERNON FLYING CLUB Meetings held every third Tuesday 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. of the month at 7 p.m., at 6210 Tronson Rd. All welcome, and Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. it’s not necessary to be a pilot or own an aircraft to join, just CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSION GROUP runs every an interest in general aviation. For more information, call Bev second Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peer Support services, Bonner at 549-7087. 3100-28th Ave. This is an informative, supportive and NORTH OKANAGAN ORCHID SOCIETY Meets third SINGING VALENTINE Feb. 14 The Hospice Harmony knowledgeable group of people who live with chronic pain. Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., Vernon Arts Centre. Quartet will serenade your valentine with a song and one Interested parties should call 250-542-6155 and ask for For info., call Elsie Gerdes at 250-546-1939. Pat Van long-stemmed red rose. Cost $30 per serenade, all proceeds Carole, if not available please leave a message. Andrichem of Kingfisher Orchids of Victoria is our guest supporting North Okanagan Hospice. Book your Valentine GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Support Feb. 15. He and his wife Cathy have been growing orchids today, (Vernon locations only). Call Sonya at 250-558-2993. group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. for more than 30 years and have won 35 American Orchid Share your love with your Valentine and Hospice House. Great information source. Extended family members wel- Society awards and they have several crosses registered with KALAMALKA SPEAKERS SERIES Feb. 14, “The British come. For more information, phone 250-549-3328. RHS in England. All welcome. Columbia Dragoons: 100 Years of Service to Canada. A INDEPENDENT LIVING VERNON Hosts a youth support KIWANIS CLUB OF VERNON FOUR SEASONS Meets local, part-time military regiment sends soldiers off to serve group for people with physical, mental or developmental Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. in distant lands for two world wars and the present war disabilities called Youth Opportunities Unlimited, aka YOU For more information, call 545-8650. in Afghanistan,” with Howard Hisdal, Okanagan College Group, and open to all youth ages 15 to 29. Group runs all history professor, in the Lecture Theatre, Vernon campus, year, Vernon People Place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. Presentation is free and free parking in for Lifestyle Skills and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. for free The Fulton Resource Room student parking lot during the event. recreational time. No fees to join or requirements, other than would like to thank the Elks SOLD The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets having a disability. Call Crystal at 250-545-9292, ext. 204, for for allowing us to use their facility & for their generous monetary donation. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place. Feb. 14 Paul more information or e-mail crystal@ilvernon.ca Jones will speak on “the Historical 1953 Landslide in the FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies Auxiliary meets Lower Arrow Lake Area.” Feb. 21: a Powerpoint presenta- second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. We would like to thank the following businesses tion by Teresa Hwang with her own insights on “India: A OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon Christian that supported our silent auction: Buddhist Pilgrimage.” Visitors welcome. 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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 15 TUESDAY’S TOGETHER 55+ ladies group meets twice a month. Third Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in at 11:30 a.m., 1751 Glencaird St., and carpool to a restaurant for lunch. The fourth Tuesday of the month, the ladies meet at the Seniors’ Drop-in for a social from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Olena at 547-8866. VERNON BETTER BREATHERS CLUB Meets Feb. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Speaker Brad Andres of Assured Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation on the topic, “Tax Breaks for People with COPD.” At the People Place. For more information, call Fran at 250-545-0233. ARMSTRONG LIONS CLUB, BINGO Every Tuesday at Centennial Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., start at 7 p.m. Centre is at 3310-37th Ave. SENIORS LUNCHES AT ARMSTRONG LEGION Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $6. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455. AA MEETINGS TUESDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Friday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Open mtg. (X), Upper Room Mission, 4:30 p.m., upstairs, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Phoenix Topic meeting (X), open meeting 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. Rocketed to the 4th Dimension group (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr., Vernon. New Hope Group (H) open meeting, 8 p.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr., Vernon. (H). Handicap access (X) no handicap access. ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER LESSONS Offered by Independent Living Vernon for $2. We have time available Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Please call and book time at 250-545-9292. We are in the People Place, room 107. 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. VERNON SENIORS OAPO #6 General meeting Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. All members and guests welcome. There will be a presentation about income tax preparation. Refreshments will be served. OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ Feb. 15, planning meeting at The Talkin’ Donkey, 3923-32nd St., 7:30 p.m. Come out and contribute your ideas and help plan an exciting month for March. Please contact Dot by Monday at 250-542-
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THE SENIORS ACTION NETWORK & CITY OF VERNON present an interactive workshop on the draft City Centre Neighbourhood Plan Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 006 at the People Place. Come view a presentation on the draft plan and participate in an interactive workshop designed to gain your feedback. Please bring your brown bag lunch. For info. contact Cleo Corbett, long range planner, City of Vernon, 250-550-7830 or ccorbett@vernon.ca 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. See www. dogopogo.ca or phone Nan at 250-542-2740.
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VERNON & DISTRICT METIS ASSOCIATION Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m., Halina Centre. For more information contact William Gagné at 250-545-9415. 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. Call: 250-542-2877. WELLNESS DINNER CLUB Feb. 16 reservation deadline for dinner on Feb. 20, 5 p.m. Enjoy vegetarian dinner and health presentation at Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, 45th Ave at Pleasant Valley Rd. By donation. Leave message at 250-545-3969. VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE Dishes for Dishes Exhibition and Sale. Opening reception at the Arts Centre Feb. 16, from 6-8 p.m. Local artisans partnering with local chefs celebrating local food and local talent. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF KALAMALKA LAKE The 1st Armstrong Scouts SPrKL invites you to a special meeting Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Group is looking for at Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd. participation from community not-for-profit associations to We will have a PowerPoint Presentation by professional assist in the development of biologist and water quality specialist Heather Larratt, who a recreational property in the Township of Spallumcheen. has been studying Kalamalka Lake for 17 years, and will The interested associations speak on the topic, “Assessment of Kalamalka Lake: Areas would be part of a committee to generate ideas of Concern.” Refreshments served. All are welcome. and develop the property to benefit the community and the independent associations. VERNON & DISTRICT HERITAGE SOCIETY Meets Feb. 17 For more information please contact at Heritage Hall (Polson Park) at 7:30 p.m. Following current Greg Leupin by email at gleupin@gmail.com business, guest speaker Ed Woolley, president of the Okanagan Equestrian Society, February is celebrating will present a history of the Kin Race Track and discuss the current situation involving the track. Members and guests welcome. Is your cat seven Reminder: memberships due. For info., call years or older?
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Exploring love through the Bard’s eye Shakespeare’s best love scenes come to life in post-Valentine presentation Morning Star Staff
“But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks. It is the east, and Juliet is the moon.� So goes the swoon worthy moment from Romeo and Juliet, one of the greatest –– and most tragic –– love stories ever told. Those who are in love with Shakespeare will be able to relive the complexities, complications, wonderings and wanderings of love in a carefully composed mosaic of the Bard’s most famous love scenes. Presented by Seacoast Theatre Centre, Love and Dreaming takes the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Feb. 19. The production follows a thread through selections from more than 11 of the Bard’s plays. It portrays the many stages of love that occur throughout a lifetime, complemented by modern poetry and beautiful a cappella harmonies performed by the cast, said Seacoast’s artistic director Scott Swan, who compiled and directs Love and Dreaming. “We’re talking about the beauty, excitement, the challenges and wonderment of being in love. The feeling is we’re swirling around the various facets of love,� he said. “It’s very different when you’re 18 or
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ciation for the people they love in their lives.� Based in West Vancouver, Seacoast last performed in Vernon in 2008 with their highly acclaimed production, Ten
Lost Years. The company regularly tours throughout the Lower Mainland and Western Canada. For Love and Dreaming, Swan brought together a cast of 16, consisting of a core group of 10 mentor actors and six apprentice actors from the company’s studio, a teaching wing that trains actors to become valued professionals and artists in the theatre, film and television industries in Canada and the U.S. And the apprentices are learning from some of the best. Some may recognize actress Merrilyn Gann, who played the part of Rose Abbott in the U.S. TV series Everwood. Besides her extensive television work, she has appeared in numerous American and Canadian films, including 1977’s Why Shoot the Teacher, which also featured Swan. Well known for his leadership in Canadian theatres and festivals, Swan has worked with Festival Lennoxville in Quebec, Ottawa’s National Arts Centre, The Shaw Festival, the Kay Meek Centre, Vancouver Playhouse, Bard on the Beach and others. Also appearing in Love and Dreaming is Gann’s sister, Angela Gann, who is also the musical director of the show. Angela was the star of the 1965 Canadian cult classic, The Sweet Substitute, directed by Larry Kent. Part of the Performing Arts Centre society’s theatre series, tickets for Love and Dreaming are $30/adult, $27/senior and $25/student at the Ticket Seller box office, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
Artist supports family’s legacy through science scholarship KRISTIN FRONEMAN
their passions as founders of the Okanagan Science Centre. They say the apple Hermsen has many doesn’t fall far from the fond memories of her tree, and that couldn’t parents and the early days be more apparent when of the science centre, and looking at the artwork of is donating her painting, Roxi Hermsen. It’s all about Perception, Her colourful and towards a raffle to supwhimsical paintings have port the Marg Sim graced walls all over the Memorial Scholarship. Marg Sim Okanagan, and are in colThe annual scholarlections all over Canada, in Norway, France, the U.K., and ship, which was started the year U.S., and the Caribbean, specifical- after Sim died in 1999, supports ly Grenada where Hermsen lived a graduating student pursuing an education in the sciences. from 1997 to 1998. An interesting note is the very The Vernon-based artist credits her late mother, Marg Sim, for her first recipient of the scholarship artistic creativity, and her dad, Bill, was Steve Brandner, now the president of the science centre board. for his scientific proclivity. “In order to honour my Mum, Her parents combined both
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I am donating the painting to raise funds for her scholarship. These funds will be 75 per cent to the scholarship and 25 per cent to the scholarship fund in perpetuity. I will donate paintings every year in my Mum’s memory until the fund can stand on its own.� Hermsen chose this particular painting for the raffle because it has an optical illusion aspect to it. “My Mum spent many hours drawing up optical illusions that were posted in the centre. She also loved daffodils as the first sign of spring.� Hermsen remembers her mom giving her the encouragement and support to pursue art at an early age. “Mom loved to make costumes and encouraged me to do art in the
park... She also put me in dance at a young age at Grace MacDonald theatre in Vancouver.� Hermsen would later go to art school at Langara College then the University of Calgary, where she completed her senior bachelor of fine arts. She also went to Europe, as part of art school, and visited all the famous art galleries. Later moving to Vernon, Hermsen remembers her mother driving all over B.C. with the Star Lab, a portable, blow-up planetarium which Hermsen’s husband, Tony, built. It was on these journeys that Sim could often be found cleaning up after a certain scientist and his “crazy� experiments. That would be Kevin Aschenmeier, who still works at
the science centre to this day. “Mom cleaned after all of Kevin’s experiments. She was well trained because of me. I also left messes behind,� laughed Hermsen. “Our family is very proud of the wonderful place the science centre has become. It is now what we had envisioned many years ago and we consider it our family legacy. I know my Mum would be very happy to know that her scholarship and beloved science centre will continue on.� Raffle tickets cost $5 each. Those who purchase four tickets for $20 will receive a free book donated by the Cuzins, illustrated and signed by Hermsen, while supplies last. Tickets are now available at the science centre where the painting is on display, and are on sale until April 15.
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After keeping a rather low profile for the past three years, the Chorealis Vocal Ensemble is ready to show what a small group of voices can achieve when joining together. The ensemble presents its Warm Music for a Winter Evening concert at Trinity United Church Saturday, Feb. 19. Chorealis currently has a full complement of a dozen singers –– five male and seven female voices –– focused primarily on Renaissance music, with a sprinkling of classical and modern music, all sung a cappella, without a director. Many of the members know each other through their involvement in the Aura Chamber Choir. “There is a real attraction to singing in a small group because not only can you hear all the parts,
but you feel much closer to each of the other parts and get the full sense of the composition,” said former member Glen Goerzen, who with current member Frank van Thienen instigated the idea of the group in 2008. “We perform without a conductor, we have no leader, and everyone has a say in decision-making. During rehearsals, individuals take turns conducting,” explained van Thienen. Members come from Vernon, Armstrong, Lumby, Kelowna and Salmon Arm, and include Andy Brodie, Anne Smith, Becky Strube, Diana Bainbridge, Dianne Smith, van Thienen, Gloria Brooks, Helen Hall, Imant Raminsh, John Philips, Kathleen Elliman, and Oleh Maryniak The group’s repertoire ranges from early music
motets and madrigals (Tallis, Byrd, etc.) to contemporary compositions and arrangements (Billy Joel, The Beatles). “This variety of musical styles allows us to vary our performances, in the hope that you, our audience, will get maximum enjoyment from our music,” said van Thienen. Memorable concert highlights have included guest performances at the Vernon Community Singers Christmas concert in 2008 and 2010, as well as with the Aura Chamber Choir last February. Members also count its 7 a.m. performance in Gallery Vertigo on a Saturday morning in March 2009 as “one to cherish.” It was for a live broadcast of CBC Radio’s North by Northwest, hosted by Sheryl MacKay. “During our first three years of existence,
all of our performances have been short guest performances, mostly at senior citizens homes and meetings of local organizations (Rotary Carol Festival, the Vernon Museum, Green Party AGM, Allan Brooks fundraiser, the Naturalist
Club),” said van Thienen. “We’ve also had a few rehearsals, or quasi performances, at Hospice House, to bring some cheer into those halls.” Saturday’s performance will include a variety of a cappella choral works by com-
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a guy named Martin n case you weren’t aware, Justin Bieber Scorsese to direct. And boy, did he show up on is currently at a a banner day: Dylan, theatre near you. Clapton, Van Morrison, Bieber Fever. You Joni might not Mitchell and catch it, but it’s Neil Young official –– you are just can’t get away some of the from it. legends to While hit the stage thousands of for a grand pre-teen girls Robbie Robertson of The send-off. flock to see their Scorsese’s The Last Waltz. #2) pint-sized pincomedy as it is a concert Jason Armstrong Madonna: up do his thing Truth Or film) during the peak of this weekend on Dare (1991). For whatev- Beatlemania. It’s easy to the big screen (and in 3-D, which is good news er reason, this project has love the music, which become less acclaimed I do, but what I really for all the Dad’s who over time, even by adore is the sheer innoget dragged to the show. Madonna fans. Yet, it’s cence of the era. Those big, thick glasses fascinating stuff, remind#4) U2: Rattle and make it easy to catch ing us just how big the Hum (1988). This one’s a nap without anyone Material Girl was two a bit of a guilty pleaknowing!), I thought decades ago. sure. A straight concert this would be a good And, as far as backfilm shot during The opportunity to take stage fireworks go, it Joshua Tree tour in a peek at some of the grainy black and white, more significant concert doesn’t get any better than Warren Beatty hav- there’s nothing overly movies of all time. ing a lover’s spat with special about the preGranted, everyone’s sentation –– nothing, musical tastes are more the headliner, or the city of Toronto wanting to that is, except the talent personal than even lock her up and throw on stage. A brief wash film choices. (Case in away the key. TMZ owes of colour during Where point: Stop Making someone here for the The Streets Have No Sense with the Talking future inspiration. Name only adds to this Heads is probably one #3) A Hard project’s sweetness. of the more innovaDay’s Night (1964). #5) Gimme Shelter tive concert flicks ever (1970). It should’ve been made, unfortunately it’s Playful. That’s the best way to describe the Fab an ordinary concert so out there, only die movie, showcasing the hard Heads fans appre- Four’s faux documentary (really, it’s as much a greatest rock n’ roll act ciate it.) So I certainly don’t expect everyone to agree that the following six-pack are the absolute best, but they are worth a look-anda-listen. So fire up the BluRay, crank up the surround, and see what you think about these beauties. February y 15 5th - March 15 5th #1) The Last Waltz (1978). Documenting their farewell concert All guitars, it amps, percussion, i cymbals, b l in San Francisco on and woodwind instruments Thanksgiving, 1976, LESSONS AVAILABLE Robbie Robertson and 3545B Okanagan St., Armstrong company somehow secured the services of Ph: 250.546.0087 Open Tues thru Sat 10-5
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without a male escort, had to use n 2005, journalist Gayle Lemmon went to Afghanistan an assumed name with customers due to the threat of being found on assignment for The out and punished, and could fit in Financial Times to write about work on the sewing machine only women entrepreneurs. When she when there was electricity.) met a dressmaker named Kamila Publishers Weekly recently Sediqi, Lemmon knew she had a interviewed Lemmon story. about her research for The Dressmaker the book. Here are of Khair Khana: Five excerpts from that Sisters, One Remarkable interview: Family, and the Woman PW: Kamila started Who Risked Everything her business in 1996, to Keep Them Safe is and has accomplished so exciting and engrossmuch since then. Why ing, reads like a novel, do you think her story and is complete with Maureen Curry hasn’t been told before? moments of tension GL: Throughout the and triumph, plus wellprocess of pursuing Kamila’s story, researched detail on daily life in everyone thought I was totally Kabul under Taliban rule. insane. They said, “There’s no When that regime descended real story here” and “there are no in 1996, it brought fear, violence, and restrictions: women must stay women entrepreneurs.” Kamila’s story was dismissed because it home, may not work, and must doesn’t fit with the victim narwear the chadri –– a cloak, also rative, and because it’s not about known as a burqa, that covers the men with guns. I really believed face and body –– in public. After in the story, and that there was an Sediqi’s parents left the city to audience for it. avoid being pressed into service, PW: What was it like to be in or worse, by the Taliban, it fell to Afghanistan, in terms of the danher to support the family. ger around you and the need for Her story is both familiar (she high security? came up with an idea, procured GL: I spent most of my time clients, hired student workers, and learned as she went) and very dif- with Afghans, not in the green zone. They’d say, “What are you ferent (she couldn’t go anywhere
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doing here?” And I’d say, “My job.” But sometimes you’re up a lot of the night thinking about it — people were getting kidnapped, and it was unsettling. I took many precautions, and worked with a phenomenal team without whom I couldn’t do this work. PW: You were a producer for ABC News and This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Did this project feel like a continuation of what you’d done before — or an entirely different direction? GL: What I learned at journalism school and at ABC — those skills are the same no matter where you are in the world. But the robustness of this story... so few reporters are doing stories like this. In Afghanistan, life is so fragile, who knows what the next week will bring? That fragility really affects the way you’re able to report, and the kind of stories people will tell you. Please note: Off the Shelf columns are now archived on the Vernon branch page of the Okanagan Regional Library website, www.orl. bc.ca. Also on this page you will find storytime videos of songs, drawand-tell and flannel stories from our children’s staff, along with a new film commentary section where selected feature films in the ORL’s collection are regularly profiled.
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Arts Activist/documentarian to speak at UBCO K E L O W N A –– Internationally renowned documentary filmmaker Nettie Wild (A Place Called Chiapas, Bevel Up!) is about to be part of an open forum on the art and practice of activist filmmaking at UBC Okanagan. The forum is attached to a course on digital media and the humanities taught by Jessica Stites Mor, assistant professor of history. Wild has worked professionally as an actress, producer and writer, and is a founding member of Vancouver’s Headlines Theatre, Touchstone Theatre and Tahmanous Theatre. She is best known for her feature length documentary films, A Place Called Chiapas (1998), A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution (1989/90), and Blockade (1993). A Place Called Chiapas won the 1999
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Filmmaker Nettie Wild is at UBC Okanagan to talk about her documentary work, including film A Place Called Chiapas, Feb. 23.
guerrilla war and the SNAP revolution, which brought Corazon Aquino to power, were carried extensively by CBC on programs such as Sunday Morning, As It Happens, Morningside and Ideas. The open forum with documentary filmmaker Nettie Wild takes place Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. in the Fipke Centre, FIP139, at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Admission is free and open to the public.
Documentary and the Grand Prize at the Houston Film Festival. Blockade shared honours as Most Popular Canadian Feature at the Vancouver Film Festival, and won the Red Ribbon at the American Film and Video Festival and the Silver Award at Houston, as well as many other prizes. Wild comes to film from a background of journalism and theatre. Her radio documentaries of the Philippine
This Valentine’s Day say “I Love you forever … ”
Judy Chicago visits Okanagan
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KELOWNA — After a decade of professional art practice, in 1970 Judy Cohen legally changed her name to Judy Chicago, to liberate herself from male-dominated stereotypes. Widely regarded as a pioneer of feminist art and art education, Chicago is an artist, author, feminist, educator, and intellectual whose career now spans four decades. Chicago will speak about her life’s experiences in Kelowna on Thursday, March 24, as part of the Visiting Artist Series, sponsored by the Faculty of Creative and Creative Studies (FCCS) at UBC’s Okanagan
campus. Entitled Surveying Judy Chicago: My struggle as a woman artist, the presentation at 7 p.m. in the Rotary Centre for the Arts (421 Cawston Ave., Kelowna) is free and open to the public, however, online registration is required. Registration will open on Monday, Feb. 14 at http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/creativeandcritical. Chicago will have her latest two books, Frida Kahlo: Face to Face and The Dinner Party: From Creation to Preservation, available for purchase and signing after the presentation.
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What started out as a field of nearly 100 is now down to 27 hopefuls vying for Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. The three finalists in each of the nine categories were announced at a sponsor/nominee appreciation night earlier this month at the Performing Arts Centre. Chamber president Deb Leroux served on the five-person judging panel that selected the finalists. She was impressed with the cross-section of nominated businesses. “We are proud to have such a diverse and exceptional membership,” said Leroux. “It is a good reflection of the quality of the Greater Vernon business community.” Other panel members included Betty Gaudet (BMO), Jane Lister (Community Futures), Ruby Sharma (City Furniture) and Mike Benedek (Resort TV). The category winners, plus the overall Business of the Year Award recipient, will be announced at the annual Business Excellence Awards gala Saturday, March 5 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. The feature speaker of the event will be former CHBC broadcaster Mohini Singh, now with CBC radio. Leroux noted the goal for this year’s event, which has been moved up from previous years, is to give it a grand gala feel. “We have set a different tone for this event by holding it on a Saturday,” said Leroux, who is encouraging guests to dress in formal or semi-formal attire. Each finalist will have a short video produced for them by Bruce Mol of Instructional Design and Delivery that will be aired at the event. Chamber events coordinator Kim Bourke noted businesses don’t need to earn a top-three nomination to be in the running for Business of the Year. She encouraged all businesses who have been nominated to attend the event. Tickets are $75 per person, and the chamber is also offering a special table rate of $536 (no HST) for up to eight people. Contact the chamber at 250-545-0771. In addition to the award pre-
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Vintners and Wilde Imagination Sign & Design. Other nominees included Bold Media Group, Briteland Holdings, Caufields Engraving, Cotton’s Chocolates, European Timberframe, First Capital Financial Planners, Grillers Meats & Eats, Pooh & Beans Candy Shoppe, Red Door Photographic, Simply Baskets Home and Gifts, Teeter Totter Toys, The Flower Market, The Sprouted Fig and Vernon Teach and Learn. Young Entrepreneur of the Year
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and VantageOne Credit Union. Other nominees included CBD Network, KPMG, MacGroup of Companies, Nor-Val Rentals, Okanagan Natural Medicine, Sterling Mutuals – Caroline Radics, Styles on Mane, Summit Environmental Consultants Inc., The Mortgage Centre Rochar, The Ruff Life and Vernon Vintners. Employer of the Year finalists: GumTree Catering, Nixon Wenger Lawyers LLP and VantageOne Credit Union. Other nominees included Caufields Engraving and Triboda Printing Company. Sterling Service Award finalists: OK Tire, Teeter Totter Toys and Triboda Printing Company. Other nominees included A.E Berry Insurance Ltd., Adriatic Granite and Stone Works Ltd., Altech Auto Inc., Clancy’s Meat Co., Cotton’s Chocolates, Crave Massage, East Side Liquor Store, Frank’s Autobody, Good Gracious Contemporary Gifts, Healthy Spot Pet Nurtition & Supply, Kal Tire, Margherita Café, Okanagan Spirits, The Cowboys Choice, VantageOne Credit Union, VantageOne Credit Union - Armstrong, VantageOne Credit Union- Landing and Vernon Teach and Learn. New Business Of The Year finalists: Blenz Vernon, Charlene Silvester Notary Public and Crush Bistro. Other nominees included Bikram Yoga Studio, Diner on Six, East Side Liquor Store, Edible Arrangements, JayDee Associates, Kalavida Surf Shop, Naturally Fit, Patio Buffet, Simply Elegant Family Designer Consignment Boutique, Twongo and Unique Garden Art and Gifts. Green Business Of The Year finalists: R-Xtra Storage/GoGo Box, Silver Star Ski Resort and Briteland Holdings Ltd. Other nominees included The Clean Gecko, Discovery Shoes & Marcs Footcare, Fresh Oulook Foundation and J-Ball Electronics. Community Supporter Of The Year finalists: Sun Valley CruiseIn Committee, Tim Hortons and Wendy’s. Other nominees included Instructional Design and Delivery and Willis eTech.
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Armstrong chamber Living Well Morning Star Staff
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to hosts it fourth Live Life Well in Armstrong Spallumcheen trade show, April 30 at Hassen Arena in Armstrong. The biannual event represents the business community of Armstrong Spallumcheen and surrounding area, and the chamber has already received a good response from its membership in booking space for the show prior to the Feb. 17 early bird deadline. Indoor and outdoor vendors who take part in
the event will have the opportunity to promote their products or services to visitors from across the Thompson Okanagan. The show will offer a great mix of exhibitors, including local business and not-for-profit organizations. Admission to the event is free to the public. For more information, or to take advantage of the early bird registration, contact the Armstrong Spallumcheen chamber at 250-546-8155, or download the vendor registration form at www.aschamber.com.
Fowler collects Re/Max award Morning Star Staff
Gord Fowler is one of the best in the west. The Vernon Re/Max realtor was named one of the top sales associates at the organization’s 28th annual Western Canadian conference at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Victoria early this month. Fowler received a 2010 Re/Max Chairman’s Club Award, the second-
highest annual sales volume award presented by Re/Max worldwide. Nearly 600 Re/Max associates attended the annual gathering. Fowler, with nearly 19 years of experience in the industry, joined Re/Max in 1992 in Calgary and has been working in the Okanagan since 2005 and is a member of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board.
VQ Capital comes to Okanagan Morning Star Staff
Joel Young, an Okanagan entrepreneur with EagleRidge Developments of Kelowna, has been named a regional investment advisor and manager for VQ Capital Inc. VQ Capital is a fast-growing Canadian venture capital corporation that recently merged with Optimum Business Strategies, a business consulting, accounting and tax strategies firm. The merged company will continue its existing location in London, Ont. “We are very pleased to merge with Optimum Business Strategies,” said VQ Capital president C.J. Lemoine. “Their presence in the world of business consulting and
tax strategies will serve VQ Capital very well with startup and existing ventures.” He added: “Joel has been with us for about five months and he has generated tremendous business activity in this short period of time for our merged corporation.” Young is the founding chair of the Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society and is the Okanagan broker manager for Calgary-based Stoneset Equities. VQ Capital serves its North American client base by structuring deals to support the funding required for startup costs, cash flow management, asset purchases and equipment leasing.
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Surf’s up for those willing to tackle the waves of Tofino for the very first time. thing from wedding venues to reception menus, watch chick flicks till the wee hours and lavish in some ocean-viewing tub time. And in a final attempt to build muscle mass before riding the crests, we do a little workout in the fitness room. Yes,
it has all the necessary components — just wish I did. Fortunately, a refueling opportunity is a short walk away at the Pointe Restaurant.
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Pacific surf entices novices Continued from previous page From its jetty bluff on Chesterman Beach, this post-and-beam gem sports a 240-degree vista of the untamed surf. Fine bone china and delicate stemware dress our hand-woven table runner, as do Pacific Northwest creations that are orchestrated by chef Nicholas Nutting. “Here’s to your big surfing debut, Mom,” Emily says, in a final toast at this award-winning eatery. “Chill out, you’re going to love it.” I’m pretty sure I can live up to the first part of this request the following morning. Although feeling more like an oversized seal than a surfer, in my second skin of neoprene, we meet with a dozen much younger and fitter boarder-wanna-be’s at Pacific Surf School. “Paddle like the dickens, then pop up on your board,” says Hannah Stevenson, one of our three experienced guides. “And don’t lose sight of us. The next landmark is Japan!” The nearby Wick is calling out my name more than ever, but I can’t turn back now.
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A side- by-side foot soak is a relaxing way to wrap up the day on the west coast of Vancouver Island. With board in tow and Emily by my side, we attack the thunderous waves like whales in mating season. Raging rollers are formed in the distance, their curls navigable only by the pros. Within seconds they’re upon us. Either we catch them or get pummeled by their white-water wake. After a few royal washes, my body meets the board and by the
end of the lesson, I’m gliding on all fours and going with the flow. “Next time you’ll master the pop-up,” Emily later reassures me, while we enjoy some pampering at the Wick’s Ancient Cedars Spa. Beneath a sheltered alcove that fronts the Pacific, we soak our worn and weathered feet, then trail off to our separate sanctuaries for more sublime action.
For my daughter, it’s a hot stone massage. For me, it’s the Hishuk Ish Tswalk Awakening treatment, a whole meal signature deal that infuses the elements of life with indigenous traditional techniques. Under the capable hands of Melios (who could dub as a Greek God), my salt-filled pores are exfoliated, cleansed, steamed and rubbed.
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He says the Nuu chah nulth chant, declaring we are all connected, and while breathing in the heady scent of cedar and listening to the drone of distant waves, I drift off and dream about my next encounter with the surf. Jane Cassie is with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent newspaper syndicate.
Tulalip - 3 Days • Mar 14, April 3*, May 24, Aug 23 .......... $259 4 Days • Mar 20*, 21*, 27*, May 9*,16, June 6, 27 $349 Silver Reef - 3 Days • Mar 8* & 21, May 11, June 8 ...............$214 4 Days • Mar 28*, May 1, 14 & 31 ......................$289 4 Days Weekend • Mar 17*, Sept 22 & Oct 27....$334 Lake Chelan & New Mill Bay Casino - 3 Days • Mar 9*, April 6, Sept 5.$189 Coeur D’Alene - 4 Days • Mar 22 ...............................................$249 3 Days • April 11 ..............................................$179 Northern Quest - 3 Days • May 29, July 24............................$259 4 Days • Mar 13*, April 17 (Was $389) NOW! $365 Clearwater & Silver Reef Resorts - 5 Days • April 4 from $419 Clearwater & Tulalip Resorts - 5 Days • May 2, Sept 12 from $449 Clearwater Resort - 4 Days • June 6, Oct 11, Nov 14 .. from $325 Sips, Slots & Shopping - Ladies Only! - 3 Days • April 1, Sept 9, Nov 11 $339 Barkerville - 3 Days • June 20, July 24, Sept 12................... $219
SCENIC DESTINATIONS & NEVADA ADVENTURES Oregon Coast Gamble - 6 Days • June 5, Sept 25, Oct 2 incl. 3 Rivers $569 Salute to Southern Hospitality - 24 Days • Sept 1 - $150 EBD $4499 Yellowstone & Black Hills - 11 Days • Sept 6 - $50 EBD . $1409 Majestic Canyons of the South - 13 Days • Oct 1 - $50 EBD .$1639 Reno - 8 Days • Mar 12* & 26*, April 16*, May 14* ....from $319 *Indicates Guaranteed Departure. Prices based on double. All discounts incl. if applicable. HST on Canadian tours only. Subject to change. B.C. Reg. #3015-5
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VERNON’S SEWING SCHOOL Learn to sew or expand your skills
Horoscope BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL
PUZZLE NO. 203
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 203
HOW TO PLAY: Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. 100415
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) It’s OK to bet on yourself, but not necessarily on others. If you must take a chance, restrict the risk only to what you should be able to control and where you can call all the shots.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Try to do more than just think about possible plans that might work that could transform your life. Unless you take some steps to make things happen, nothing will change.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) What makes you so fortunate is that there will be others looking out for your interests. Because they are detached, chances are they will be able to do a better job of it than you.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) An older person’s thinking could be the source of bringing about an arrangement that could lead to some large financial growth for you, so don’t think down on the idea just because of his/her age.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You will come out far better in situations where you are dealing with several people simultaneously as opposed to negotiating with only one on where there are no other options.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) There is a certain amount of magic that can take place with team-related arrangements that doesn’t always happen with what is done singularly. Team up for success. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Even if you don’t get the pats on the back or verbal accolades for something exceptionally good you’ve done at work, you will get the material rewards. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You’ll get a chance to take advantage of an opportunity to better yourself or your work that won’t be recognizable to your associates. Don’t mess up the chance of doing so. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Bring a conclusion to a matter that has been a source of irritation to you for far too long. Make sure you put it to rest once and for all. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There is nothing about which to be fearful about tackling a project that is exceptionally large in scope if you know you can do it. The good results you’re anticipating will happen. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Now is the time to devote yourself and talents to take on an ambitious project. If you do well, and chances are you will, you will be handsomely rewarded for your input.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The way to double your chances for making impressive achievements is to be sure your focus is on real goals and not merely on hopeful or imaginary ones.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder It is ideal if you can ďŹ nd a line of play that gives the defenders no chance. We had one example earlier this week; here is another. How would you plan the play in six spades after West leads the club queen? West used the Unusual No-trump, showing at least 5-5 in the two lowestranking unbid suits. North jumped into Blackwood. East, showing no regard for vulnerability, bid ďŹ ve clubs in the hope that his opponents had not agreed on how to show aces after interference. However, this pair was prepared, using DOPI: double zero, pass one, ďŹ rst step two, and so on. When South bid ďŹ ve diamonds, he was showing two aces. South took the ďŹ rst trick
with dummy’s club king and discarded a diamond from his hand. He drew trumps ending in his hand, then led his second low diamond. However, West did not err. He won with his ace and returned a diamond. Now declarer had to lose a heart to go down one. It is possible to make the contract if you take the ďŹ rst trick on the board and discard a heart, but it requires perfect card-reading (which, admittedly, is easier given West’s overcall). However, there is a much better line, which just assumes that West has the diamond ace. South should play low from the dummy at trick one and ruff in his hand. He then draws trumps and
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Steve Black passed away in Vernon on Monday February 7, 2011 at the age of 86 years surrounded by his loving children. He was married for 52 years to his wife Eleanor Black, who passed away in January of 2002. Stephen is survived by his three daughters, Nancy (Dean) of Bowen Island, Donna (Peter) of Surrey, Laura (Wally) of Kamloops, one son, Milton (Monica) of Kelowna, seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Joel), Tyler, Brenna, Jessa, Marina, Ashley (Rylan) and Lena, and one great granddaughter, Gwendolyn, his sister Julie (Dennis) of Taber and brother Les of Lethbridge. Steve was predeceased by his parents; John and Julianna, brother and sisterin-law John and Elizabeth, brother Joseph and nephew Larry. Steve Black was born in Hungary on December 23, 1925, the second son of John and Julianna. Stephen along with his mother and two other brothers John and Joseph immigrated to Taber in l930. His father had immigrated in l926 to prepare for their arrival. Steve grew up in Taber and Drumheller. He started working at the Hy-grade coal mine in Midlandvale, Alberta from 1941-1947. He then spent time in Kelowna, where he and his parents ran and owned a raspberry farm on Black Mountain near Kelowna. Steve met Eleanor through each other’s parents in Kelowna B.C. in 1949. After they married Steve went to work at the Masco Gold Mine at Hedley, BC for about 18 months. After that he and his wife Eleanor moved to Carrs Landing near Winfield where they bought a small orchard farm. Subsequently, in 1958, they bought two orchards in Oyama which they named Seymore Orchards. During this time, he served on the Vernon Fruit Union board of directors for many years and eventually retired from farming at age 56 in 1980. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Messages of condolences maybe sent to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home at this e-mail address: loc3740@ sci-us.com Please include Stephen Black in the subject line. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or alzfdn.ca
French - Charles Edward
“Ted” Jan 14, 1938 - Feb 9, 2011
We regret to announce the passing of “Ted” after a short battle with cancer. Survived by wife Marjorie of 34 years. 3 step children Clayton (Lynn), Raymond (Karen), and Judy (Andre). Four grandchildren, Travis, Eli, Jessica and Curtis. Brothers-in-law, Darwin (Fuji) and Raymond (Dawn). Brother, Guy and sister, Anne (Don). Many nieces and nephews. Cremation and no funeral service by request.
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Peggy Anne Brown 1935-2011 Peggy was born on November 6th, 1935 in Revelstoke, BC and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 at the North Okanagan Hospice House. She will be sorely missed by Barrie, her loving husband of 54 years; her two daughters, Wendi Shirriff (Brian Wildenbeest), and Julie Brown (Brent Crowell); her son Randy (Leona Dieno); along with five grandchildren: Aynsley, Katherine, Emma, Rylan and Sophie; her eldest brother, Merle Michels (Marge); numerous nieces, nephews and her many friends and extended family. Peggy was predeceased by her parents and her youngest brother, Raymond (Jack) Michels. Peggy was a wonderful wife, caring mother and dear friend. Being with Peggy always meant sharing lots of laughs, and poking fun at life. We will all miss her deep love, sparkling eyes, warm smile, sharp wit and clever sense of humour. A Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be held on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral home with Mr Brian Jackson officiating. A reception will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea room. We would like to thank the nurses, care staff, and volunteers at the North Okanagan Hospice House for making Peggy’s last few days easier and more peaceful for us all. We would also like to thank Drs. Jeannette Henley, Islam Mohamed and Michael Shirriff for their support and guidance. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Peggy’s memory to the North Okanagan Hospice House Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4.
Goertzen Our dearest Mum, Audrey Charlotte Goertzen (nee Sharpe), age 89, passed away at home on February 8, 2011. Mum was a lady of grace and we deeply grieve our loss as we cherish our memories of her. Audrey was predeceased by daughter Particia May Goertzen (age 14, 1965) and her husband Frank Goertzen (age 71, 1993). Mum was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Her children are; Allan Goertzen (Mary), Herbert Goertzen, Shirley Nitchie (Ron), Wendy Tolsma (Thomas): Grandchildren; Tracy & Matthew(Kayla), Kim(Dean) & Terry, Katrina(Rajesh), Andrea(Greg) & Samantha, Charlotte & Clinton: and Great Grandchildren; Rowan, Lillian, Malcolm & Ella, Nikhil & Savita. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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JOHNSON, Norma 1924 - 2011 Norma Josephine Johnson was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011. She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Charmaine (Redgie) Heichert, son, Mark (Anida) Johnson, granddaughters: Tina (Rick) Lutgen, Sherrie (Darcy) MacPhee; great grandchildren: Courtney and Braydon Lutgen, Sarina MacPhee; sister-in-law Kay Forester and son Bill, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Norma was predeceased by her husband, Gunnar Johnson, parents, Leah and Stuart Forester, brother Bill and sister Shirley Salt. Norma, the prayer warrior, lived a life centered around family and friends. She always found the best in others and will be remembered for her positive attitude and abundant love for everyone. Norma was a life-long resident of the Vernon/Lumby area – Lumby’s May Queen in 1939. Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in St. James Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. James on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Dale Normandeau, Celebrant. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery followed by a reception in the tea room of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Emergency room for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Norma, may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 4 – 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9.
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In Memoriam In Memory Of
Wade William Stewart June 30th 1966 Feb. 15th 2002
Your Memory We Treasure Wade We Miss You!! Love Mom & Dad Sheila & Family
Information Anyone witnessing an accident on September 30th around 12 noon, corner of 30th Ave-31St(in front Nolan’s Pharmacy. Please contact 250-542-7356. IF you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-545-4933 VENDORS WANTED for the Creston Valley Trade Show. April 15 & 16, 2011. 8x10 Booth $300. 1-866-528-4342 crestonchamber@kootenay.com
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Mahé Thibodeau We regret to announce the death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on February 10, 2011 of (Eva) Jean Mahé Thibodeau nee Walton. Jean was born on July 2, 1931 in Edson, Alberta to Stacey and William Walton and was predeceased by her parents and one sister, Vera Gray. Jean is survived by five children: Sharon (Bev) Miller, Len (Donna) Thibodeau, Al (Jessi) Thibodeau, Bryan (Debbie) Thibodeau and Rose Fritz; 11 grandchildren: Sheldon, Naomi, Kelly, Carla, John, Clayton, Chelsea, Jessè, William, Sarah, and Ryan; 8 great grandchildren: Miranda, Justin, Kylar, Gabriel, Matthew, Dylan, Ashlee, and Joey as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 14 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. A reception will follow in the Tea Room. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jean may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 4 – 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
Vernon & District Animal Care Society Lost & Found Cat Registry
250-542-3980 LOST: #10225 - “Boo” - Black, white bib/ paws/tum., long hair, large n male, tattoo. Spartan Rd. & Pearson Rd., BX area. Reward. #1110 - “Scarlet” - Black, sht hair, small sp female, red collar, tattoo. Jasper Dr, Bella Vista area. Reward. #1111 - “Soup” - Bengal (brown / tan leopard marking), sht hair, large n male. Dormie Place, Predator Ridge. Reward. #1112 - “Ash” - Light / dark grey tabby, sht hair, small n male, tattoo. Old Kamloops Road area. #1113 - “Diesel” - Grey, sht hair, small n male, tattoo. Old Kamloops Road area. #1114 - “Garfield” - Light orange tabby, (darker stripes), some white on head, sht hair, slim young male, 38th Ave, across from Civic arena. FOUND: #1115 - White with black patches, black nose & tall, sht hair, young female. Fulton School area. Feb 4/11.
Please phone Margaret at
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about any lost or found cat. You may remain anonymous. Found: late January in lower Coldstream Valley Estates Suzuki key with remote door opener. 250 545-5913 Debbie. Found: Snowboard in Armstrong in the Knob Hill area, Call to identify 250-803-4311 LOST: Silver link bracelet with opals, Tuesday, Vernon Curling Club or Coopers/Polson Mall. Reward! 250-545-9071 LOST: Wed. Feb 2, Mans gold ring with diamond. Lost at Toro’s parking lot or inside, family ring. Reward. No questions asked. 250-549-2919
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COOLEY, Percy Ernest Passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret in May 2007. He is survived by his loving family: daughter Laura Conzatti (Robert) of Winfield; three sons: Elgin (Maureen) of Kelowna, George (Margaret) of Delta, Percy (Daniel) of Montreal; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by his brother Albert in Toronto and sister Rita in Port Alberni. After having left the Airforce, Percy spent a full career, first with Petersen Electric and then with BC Hydro. Percy and Margaret retired on Mara Lake, where they were welcoming hosts to family and friends over many wonderful summers. They relocated to Kelowna in 1999. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1633 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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GLADYS DERKACH August 21st 1945 - February 9th 2011
1 full time opening available, starting age 0-2, lots of TLC, exc. ref’s, 20yrs exp. Wendy 250-558-0142. LICENSED FAMILY Daycare in Vernon full & part time openings. All ages. Affordable rates. Flexible Hours. Call Tracey 250-545-9113 Teddybear Lic. Daycare has 2 spaces avail for 12mos old to school age. We provide a safe, loving, nurturing environment which includes crafts, prep for kindergarten entry, fun times and meals & snacks. Call 250-542-9062
Employment Business Opportunities Direct reach to BC Sportsmen and women...Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business! Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 or email fish@mondaytourism.com EARN EXTRA INCOME. Learn to operate a Mini Office Outlet from your home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income. No selling required. www.123bossfree.com Great business opportunity, dwntwn coffee shop with great cliental for sale. Lots of seating & conference rm with tons of opportunity. $69,000 obo. Call 250-549-0945 Janitorial Business. Supplement your income. Long term Janitorial contracts for sale. $7500. Would suit semi-retired couples. Owner downsizing. Reply to Box # 7 at Vernon Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5 SERVICE FRANCHISE, Industry rated #1, Financing available. All new equipment, full training and support. Opportunity is knocking. www.oxy-dry.ca 204-346-5510
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Career Opportunities Help Wanted DELIVERY TEAM 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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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Gladys Derkach on the morning of February 9th 2011. She passed away peacefully in her short stay at the Hospice House. She will be profoundly missed by her family and friends. Gladys was born in Vernon, B.C. August 21st 1945. Married the love of her life, Alex Derkach in 1963. She raised her family of three children here in Vernon, where she believed was the most beautiful place to live in. Gladys was a caring, strong, and gentle soul who fought her battle with cancer till the very end, and still managed to crack a joke in there too. She was smarter then a whip, and she knew it. We all learned something everyday from her words of wisdom. Her children and grandchildren were her joy and strength and that is what kept her strong. Gladys was so proud of what she got to accomplish in her 65 years of life. Her many travels with her family, her relaxing camping trips, even her bingo days. She enjoyed her years of work driving motor homes across Canada, and even working in the fields of Vernon, picking asparagus and grapes, where she made many friendships and built many memories. Her love of gardening and sewing always kept her busy, and even in her last few days she still continue to build her puzzles and work on her word puzzles to keep her mind strong. Gladys was predeceased by her beloved husband, Alex Derkach, parents Nick and Minnie Yarish and brother Ed Yarish. She will be lovingly remembered by her three sons who loved her dearly; Allan (Audrey), Wayne(Susy), Dean(Belinda). Nanny will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Nicole, Allie, Natalie, Austin, Teigen, Nya, Mathew, Jeffery, and Ashley. And sadly missed by her in laws and nephews and nieces. A graveside service was held February 12th @ 11:00am @ Pleasant Valley Cemetary in Vernon, B.C. with Father Andrij Wasylinko Officiating.
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A special thanks to all the staff at the Jubilee hospital and Hospice house for the wonderful care they provided and a to Father Wasylinko and Bethel Funeral Chapel for their kindness and services. And to all our family and friends for all your prayers and support.
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Must have TESL Certification & experience with multi-level learners in a classroom setting.
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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
required mid-Feb. to June 2011. Monday - Friday, 5 hrs. daily
Minimum experience 2 years.
Farm Workers
Mountain & City Training Heavy Equipment Operator Training Financial Aid Available (for qualified students)
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Parent Seed Agronomist Assistants for 6 and 4 month contracts for the 2011 growing season. The Production Assistants will be involved in the production of early generation Canola plots from planting through to harvest. The successful candidates will require experience in operating small farm equipment as well as transportation of equipment. They will need to be physically fit as these positions can be physically demanding. Previous horticultural or agronomic experience is an asset. Preference will be given to those candidates with an interest in agriculture and a proven record of working safely and responsibly with and without supervision. A clean driving record is required. Additional training for these positions will be provided. Please submit your resume to
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CASHIER STOCK PERSON REQUIRED Apply in person with resume 1220 Kal Lake Road.
ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 Chair rental in up-beat hair studio. If you have some cliental we’ll help you build the rest. Call 250-260-4267 COOK wanted, experience a must. P/T leading to F/T. Apply in person to The Red Barn Restaurant, Polson Mall or fax 250-549-2267.
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KITCHEN MANAGER with high energy. This is a full time position. Benefits available. Wage negotiable depending on experience.
Email your resume to: info@LittleTex.ca
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. Our program also features organic snacks, natural playground, field trips, family events, and affordable tuition fees. Spaces open March 1 2011. Call director Susan Miller 250-549-3203.
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TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a Veneer Supervisor to join our team in Lumby, B.C. Tolko is a forest products company with markeƟng, resource management and manufacturing operaƟons throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer oīering excellent pension and Ňex beneĮt programs.
VENEER SUPERVISOR Lumby, BC
TO APPLY: If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our community please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by date February 18, 2011.
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Get In. Get Out. Get Working. Sprott-Shaw Community College has been training students in BC for over 107 years. We want you to be a success story too! ` Small class sizes ` Monthly intakes ` Qualified Instructors ` Latest Software ` Career Focused Programs ` Job placement assistance ` FREE lifetime upgrading ` No Waiting Lists ` Financial Options
Body Piercing & Tattooing
Immediate openings for two experienced tattoo artists. Call Holly or Christine 250-558-3733
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Employment opportunity @ Fairweather Bingo
Employment
PART TIME POSITION IN CONCESSION. Applicants must be 19 or older. (Shift Work - includes nights, weekends and holiday relief)
Position could lead to full time employment. On the job training offered. Food Safe preferred.
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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
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.
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.
Full time receptionist/mail order clerke required for customer service & general office duties, in a busy office. Applicants should have good computer skills, pleasant telephone manners, a positive attitude, enjoy working with animals and their owners and be able to multi task. Experience in or a strong interest in sales is an asset, knowledge of horses is a must. This position is well suited to someone with an interest in Holistic Health and or natural horsemanship. Send resume with cover letter to General Manager P.O. Box 92, Armstrong , B.C. V0E 1B0
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Please fax resume to 250-542-1631 Or email to fairweather@shawcable.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
Day Camp Leaders 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
GALLERY RECEPTIONIST Vernon Public Art Gallery is currently seeking a Gallery RecepƟonist. The primary responsibility of this posiƟon is to provide a standard of excellence in customer service for the main recepƟon area of the Gallery. This posiƟon is 26 hours per week. Applicant must have excellent organizaƟonal and customer service skills. Retail experience is an asset. ApplicaƟons will be accepted unƟl 5pm, Monday, February, 21st, 2011. Apply with cover leƩer and three references to: Vernon Public Art Gallery AƩn: Dauna Grant, ExecuƟve Director 3228-31st ave., Vernon BC, V1T 2H3 No phone calls please.
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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.
JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459
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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.
The Fraser Financial Group LLP
Criminal record search will be a requirement plus references.
The Fraser Financial Group is one of the largest independent financial planning organizations in British Columbia with offices in the Okanagan and lower mainland. Our Vernon office is seeking an Executive Assistant for one of our partners. The position is a full time indefinite term. The candidate will be personable, well organized and very accurate. Knowledge of the investment and life insurance industry would be an asset but not a requirement as we provide training. Interested candidates should forward their resumes to: Branch Manager, The Fraser Financial Group LLP 3108 - 33rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9S7.
Contact:: NOCLS, 2400-46th Avenue, Contact Vernon, BC V1T 9N5 • 250-545-5153
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’. 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
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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
assistant NEXT VERNON CLASS STARTS IN JANUARY 2011
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.
LOOKING for experienced tire changer & licensed mechanic only. Great working environment, benefits available. Join our Big-O Tire Team. Apply in person with resume. 2309 48th Ave, Vernon, BC.
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
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WE ARE MOVING! Connections Career Centre is Moving! February 22, 2011 Come visit us at our new location Community Future Building First Floor 3105 - 33rd Street Vernon, BC V1T 9P7 250-545-5705 www.futuresbc.com All the same great services and staff in a convenient new location!
This full-time, 28 week program consists of two integrated modules: Instructional/Classroom and Clinical. The clinical program is conducted in approved long-term care facilities and hospitals.
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MASTER HANDYMAN, 35 YRS EXP. RENO’S AND PAINTING. Repair, remove & replace. WILF 250-938-9392.
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Skilled and Unskilled Labourers available daily for both BUSINESSES and RESIDENTIAL Minor home repairs, moving & snow removal
FOR YOUR alteration needs Call Kathy - 250-541-0227. Reasonable Rates, Quality Work!
Must be 18+ years of age
AUTO PAINTING
Alternative Health
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. Position for Medical OfďŹ ce Assistant available immediately. Experience or training req. Please mail resume to: Ross Waldron M.D., #200 3207 30th Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 2C6. Youth ages 11 & up. Lic. supervised youth program. Earn up to $75 p/w. 260-1006
Body Work - Rust Repair Free Estimates ** Affordable Prices ** 35 yrs. Experience “QUALITY WORK�
Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy
Ken - 250-558-0102
Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
COMPLETE RENOVATIONS, Repairs or updates to your home. I have 20yrs exp. in construction. I am also a journeyman Electrician, quality work at an affordable price, so I can save you money. 250868-7334
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Art/Music/Dancing LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR! 1st lesson Free!! Call Mobile Music 250-307-5381
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A seniors housing facility has a opening for the following Position:
Help Wanted NOW HIRING
• Servers
FLOOR CLERKS
Experience an asset but not necessary
Vernon
Full Time & Part Time positions available.
Contact: Cindy Kury, Manager 3309 - 39th Ave Fax 250-545-3460 Email info@silverspringsvernon.ca
Retail experience an asset. • Flexible Hours • ProďŹ t Sharing • Staff Discounts • Must be available anytime (including evenings& Weekends)
Purchasing Coordinator
Please drop off resumes to: Customer Service Dept. 4510 - 27th st. Vernon No phone calls please
Universal Packaging is looking for someone whose primary responsibilities will involve contacting suppliers for inventory stock checks as well as issuing purchase orders. Daily review of invoices, goods in transport, as well as follow up with all aspects of the purchase order details and their related time lines. The position also plays an active role maintaining and providing up to date glass container inventory and availability information.
FLAT ROOFERS Mid-City RooďŹ ng based in Kamloops B.C. requires experienced Flat Roofers. BUR, torch, singleply (TPO & PVC). Minimum 5 yrs experience. Lots of work, commercial & industrial projects.
Applicants for this full time position should possess excellent phone, oral and written communication skills. Experience with excel, word and accpac are required. Background in logistics / shipping is an asset but not mandatory.
Call:1.877.777.4856 or Fax: (1).250.376.2424 or E-mail:
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Please email resume to stacey@unipack.ca with your wage expectation and available start date.
4th year carpentry apprentice, interior & exterior reno’s, $20/hr. 250-309-3682
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Countertops
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CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS GRANITE SLAB SALE VALENTINE’S SALE
*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
Miniature, miniature Pom, male. Ready to go. $450. 250-833-5785 RESCUE Dogs For Adoption, 9month Lab/Boxer X Female. 4yr Chihuhua Female, 4 yr Shitzu/Pekingese Male, 6yr Shitzu X, Female. All fixed, vaccinated & dental work done, $200 adoption fee. Call 250-541-7778
by up to
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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.
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Full Time — Permanent Due to a recent retirement, the City has an opportunity for an Underground Irrigation Operator/Labourer. This position maintains parks and City grounds irrigation systems and performs other general duties in relation to Public Works and Parks Operations from April to October each year. From November to March, this position performs the duties of Labourer related to construction and maintenance operations in the areas of water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage system, road, sidewalks, parks and buildings, and performs other work as required. Rate of pay: $28.12/hr – Irrigation Operator – April to October (approx.) and $21.09/hr – Labourer – November to March (approx.). Please note: Qualified applicants must apply for a criminal record check at the local RCMP front counter at the time of application. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 16, 2011. Quote competition # 5-COV-11. --------------------------------
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
ASSISTANT UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION OPERATOR
Home Care
Moving & Storage
Specialized male care aide with over 20 years experience. Supporting seniors & individuals with special needs. Contact 250-938-0829
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
(Full-time – Temporary) April – September 2011 (approximately) The City of Vernon has an opening for an Assistant Underground Irrigation Operator. This position maintains parks and City grounds irrigation systems and performs other general duties in relation to Public Works and Parks operations. Rate of pay: $24.60/hr. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 18, 2011. Please quote competition # 6-COV-11.
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
Pets & Livestock
Financial Services
• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest
UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION OPERATOR / LABOURER
Pets & Livestock
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
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
Electrical 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.
Home Improvements CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS GRANITE SALE. 3&4 pce slab sets for shower & bathtub areas. 5 colors to choose from starting at $1695. Showroom. 250-870-1577
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
Feed & Hay
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPER, Accountant recommended, quality bookkeeping. Over 20 yrs exp. Simply Accntg & QuickBooks 250-487-9377, 250-762-0229.
Cleaning Services Higher Standards Home Cleaning, done to your expectations. Alice 250-558-0840.
Computer Services NORVAL COMPUTER (formerly Computers Plus) OPENING SPECIAL $40 / hour!!! 614-Cliff Ave. ENDERBY, BC Call 250-938-0512 norvalcomputer@gmail.com
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
Computer Services
™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions
In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
542-8620
WE DO IT ALL! • PC Hardware Troubleshooting • Virus, Spyware & Adware Removal • Computer Data Backup Arrangements • Hard Drive Data Recovery
14 years serving the community
KELPRO COMPUTERS 2804-33rd St. Vernon • 558-0033 • Fax 669-0561
Livestock 1black shouldered peacock $85 obo, 1pea hen $60 obo. 1yr old peacock $40 obo. (250)546-0169
Pets
TESTIMONIAL German Shepherd X Yel Lab pups, cute, kid friendly outdoor dogs.
Free. Ran my ad Valley Wide and had all the puppies in good homes before the week was up!
END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING
Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter and emergency vet care financial assistance for low income owners • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER 3 male purebred Golden Retriever puppies, born Nov. 25/10. Have had 1st set of shots, asking $550. each. 250838-9417 BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 7th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Boxer Pups - 1 brindle female pup, born Oct 28th/2010, $850. 250-260-6039. Chihuahua Shitzu X, 2 loving boys, potty trained, ready for Valentines $400 250-309-1111 Dachshund, miniature longhair female, 13 mo. old $650. Std. wire-haired dachshund male 6 mo. old, CKC ref’d, tatooed, shots $750. 250-5490732
Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage Antiques from England, arrived, first 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
Auctions 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.
Firewood/Fuel 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. FREE Pallets for firewood or ....?? Behind Morning Star Building, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon. PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
Furniture
Labrador puppies, all colours, inoculated. Ready to go. $500. 250-547-9224.
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 New single bed $190. 5 drawer pine dresser, tall, $120. 250-558-5656 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 Sofa and matching chair, teak trim. $400. 1 floor lamp w/ halogen arm. $50. 250-5426862
Livestock
Livestock
German Shepherd Puppies http://www.minidonkeyfarm.com hee-haw@minidonkeyfarm.com 250-442-8070
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
250-938-0868
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
“All Your Concrete Needs”
• Foundations • Concrete Floors • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Sidewalks/Curbs • Suspended Slabs
Construction
Concrete
Tazz’s Concrete • Framing • Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl • Decks/Patios • Renos Complete • Post & Beam
Phone: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268
You Belong
HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
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
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
• Remodeling • Specializing in tile, hardwood, laminate flooring • Basic Plumbing • FREE Design Consultation • Reasonable Rates 250-558-9696
250-550-7900
DRYWALL
Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. At Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. it is our objective to provide a quality, stress free project. We do all aspects of house construction. From project management of large high end homes, to labor on small renovations. No job is to big or to small!
Quality construction management...everytime! Contact Info: Ed Hoffort - Owner • Office: 250-549-1175 Fax: 250-549-1175 • Email: ed@khcl.ca • Website: www.khcl.ca
DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
PAINTING SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
All Your Drywalling Needs Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
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
JACK WESSELL PAINTING PLUMBING
• • • • •
TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS CARPENTRY 16 PLUMBING Years Experience
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
For Free Estimate Call:
CHRIS - 250-540-0025 References • All Work Guaranteed
No job too small! Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
250-542-8368 (Home)
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
GERMAN QUALITY CONTRACTOR
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
JOB JAR
Inside - Out
INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • TEXTURED CEILINGS REPAIRS TO DRYWALL • FREE ESTIMATES
HANDYMAN
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Residential Snow Removal
TIM 250-307-8772
GOODE HOME IMPROVEMENTS “The Basement Finishing Specialist” Cell (250) 309-0024 Res/Fax (250) 545-1201 PROPRIETOR
Mike Goode
Quality Work Guaranteed
HOME RENO’S And Handyman Services
• Bathroom Reno’s • Ceramic Tiles • Finishing/Mouldings • Electrical • Interior/Exterior Painting • Plumbing
Nu-Look Homeworks Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435
Call Don: 250-309-6070
MOVING
Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M
CLYDESDALE MOVING
Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
PROFESSIONAL MOVES LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory
250-558-7914
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
KITCHEN CABINETS
WINDOWS & DOORS KITCHEN PRO DON’T REPLACE, REFACE 778-753-5776 Kitchen cabinets & vanity refacing. Replace doors, update crown, modern hardware, counters, tile splash. Bring your old cabinets up to date at a fraction of the cost. www.kpro.ca
BRICK & STONE
Enoch
Door & Window Home Repairs
Dave - (250) 309 0206
- WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
250-308-2870 Small Stucco Jobs 35 Years Experience
250-545-4587
Licensed Bonded Robbie & Insured 250-309-0916
NEED A PLUMBER? WHY WAIT? Available on short notice! Certified Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter
FREE ESTIMATES • LOW RATES
Jesse 250.540.4786
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
Brick or Stone Work
• New Construction • Reno’s • Gas Lines
250-550-7900
“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS
FREE COLOR CONSULTANT
Grande Plumbing
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE CREW WITH QUALITY RATES FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED
549-0115
New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
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
ELECTRICAL ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.
Bookkeeping Services
RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
- 6 Yrs Experience - Monthly Accounting - GST, PST, Payroll & Tax Returns - Financial Statements
Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
Meridian Commercial Cleaning
Over 15 Years Experience Big enough to do the job, small enough to care!
Specializing in Small Businesses
Call Pat 549.6745
SNOW REMOVAL
CLEANING
250-260-1638
250-545-8294
Email: mazerjan@hotmail.com
EARTHWORKS LTD.
Snow Removal, tandem trucks, big snow bucket on big bobcat, snow dumpsite! Joe Prebushewski Cell: (250) 550-6208 Fax: (250) 549-3899 • Email: bearpawearthworks@telus.net
Furniture
Misc. for Sale
For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
Houses For Sale
Two single box/matt. bed sets in exc. cond. $100/set. 250558-0554 at 103 Apple Dr.
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
PRIME LOCATION
QUIET LOCATION
ATTENTION DEVELOPERS/ GREAT REVENUE
Heavy Duty Machinery
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.
FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own?
A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com 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.
Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER scooters & power chairs, lift chairs, walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, 250-5423745, 1-888-542-3745
Misc. for Sale
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 flooring. 250-308-0977 250545-4653. 46” Toshiba TV, 5yrs old, used less than 100hrs, many features, paid $2400, asking $250 obo. 250-545-0552 $500 Gift Certificate for Ladies World Health & Fitness, will sell for $425 firm. Live in SA, can’t commute. 250-515-1960 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com Moving Sale - misc. cheap, beds, chesterfield & 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
Misc. Wanted Animal mounts, life size mounts, head mounts, Bear rugs & hides. (250)545-9550 Cash paid for Silver coins. Paying 10 times face value. 250-545-7140.sumas@shaw.ca SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322 Used Treadmill (250)547-7809
or
Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) #102 - 2806 35 Street • Hurry in, listed $7,700 below assessment • Steps to Safeway, Schubert Centre & all amenities • 55+, immaculate 1241 sq. ft. home • 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, new upgrades • Patio backs onto private yard & Vernon creek
41 Preston Crescent • Corner lot - well manicured • 2169 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 3 baths • Both levels fully finished • Vaulted ceilings in living area • 220 wired workshop
4732 Heritage Drive • Already surveyed & zoned for 7 - 11 townhouses/condos • .30 Acre, surrounding high density housing • 2600 sq. ft., 6 bdrm, 2 baths, open & spacious • Lower level has separate entrance, lots of parking areas
$194,900
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$585,000
PHONE 250-558-3737 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92709 for pics & info
PHONE 250-838-6418 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92587 for pics & info
PHONE 250-542-0060 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92696 for pics & info
DRUM Teacher required at Armstrong Music. Part time during afternoon. Tues. Wed. or Thurs. 250-546-0087.
Reclaim your garage. the classifieds 250-550-7900
WHAT A DEAL!
IMMACULATE RANCHER
MUST SELL BRING OFFERS
QUIET CUL DE SAC AREA
Shaw HD cable receiver. HDMI ready. Only used 4 mos. $100 obo. (250)546-3613
Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale
Distressed Condos $3500 Down Payment $900 monthly payment
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2680 Rosedale Place • Walk to all amenities, lots of parking • Family oriented area, schools nearby • Updated 1228 sq. ft. home, beautiful kitchen • 4 BDRM., 2 1/2 baths, hardwood floors • Early occupancy possible
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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
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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 Adults 45+, 2bdrm, 2bath, central location, $750 +util. 1st week FREE.
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250-549-2770 1&2bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat incl. $650-$750. 250-260-8454 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.
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2 bdrm 1 bath level entry West Vernon $795+util 3906 27th Ave Incl Fr St avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath furnished Adv Bay condo $825+util 26-8800 Adventure Bay Rd Avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath 55+ W. Vernon condo $745+util 109-3701 27 Ave Incl FSDWWD Avail Now 1 bdrm 1 bath downtown apartment $585+util 3504 32nd Str Includes FR ST Avail now 1 bdrm 1 bath Mission Hill suite $575 incl util 3943 15 Ave Incl FR ST Avail Mar. 1 bed 1 bath Rural suite Pets consid. $750 INCL UTIL 6980 PV Rd Incl Fr St Wa Dr avail Mar CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 • email: dwilliams@shaw.ca See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List
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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 Adult Cat friendly, 1bdrm, insuite laundry, f/p, jetted tub, secured ug prkg, guest suite, heat incl. $860. 250-306-3939. 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 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. East Hill, Lakeview manor, bachelor suite, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry, util incl., Avail immed 250-260-5870. 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 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 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. Modern 2 bed, 1 bath apartment. D/w, a/c, $850/mo incl sat tv. Avail. furnished. Seeking long-term tenant. 250-3625468. 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 Very Quiet Secure Building Super large & bright. 1 bdrm totally reno’d, new appliances. Very clean. 250-545-8985
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 1700SQFT office space lease. 250-558-1166.
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Office for rent, busy location, $400/mo. +HST, 500sq.ft incl/util. 5005 24 St. 2nd floor, Call Susan (250)542-5728 RETAIL/COMMERCIAL high exposure, 5201-26th St. Rate neg. 1/2 Bldg. up to 3500 sq.ft. Vernon. 1-250-717-7488.
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 BEDROOM 3608 - 25th Avenue, Vernon $845/month + utilities W/D, Fridge & Stove Included No Pets • No Smoking Available February 1st Separate Entrance • Private Yard
250-558-9696 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 South Vernon, quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, N/P, $950 incl F/S, w/d & utils. 250-307-3586 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
Mobile Homes & Pads 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
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Industrial Zoned 3000sq. ft. shop by Squires Pub. Hwy. access, automotive, warehouse, manufacturing or retail. 3 phase power, overhead crane. Shop, office space, shared secured compound, attached bachelor suite also available. (250) 309-1925.
COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS * Retail Commercial and Industrial Space * 390 sq ft Main floor New Train Station Office/Retail $440/mo incl Tnet Avail now 1854 sq ft Main flr corner unit New Train Stn Office/Rest $2165/mo incl Tnet Avail now 1160 sq ft Main floor Old Train Station Office/Retail $1355/mo incl Tnet Avail now 696 sq ft Second floor Old Train Station Office space $725/mo incl Tnet Avail now 7652 sq ft N. Vernon Warehouse/Office/Manufacturing $12.00 sq ft incl Tnet Avail now PLUS 5480 sq ft N. Vernon Whse. incl LOADING DOCK $9.00 sq ft incl Tnet Avail now
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VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon CONDO / APT. WITH GARAGE 2 bd., 2 bath, great views, FS, DW, W/D, enclosed garage. Available Immed. $850/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. 3 BDRM CONDO / APT. Laminate floors throughout, FS, DW, ground floor, quiet, good location. Available Immed. $900 $850 $795/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Bachelor apartment, close to grocery, on bus route, covered parking, summer swimming pool, on-site laundry. Available Immed. $525 $495/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new carpets & paint. Available Immed. $775 $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. NEARLY NEW - THE ROCK 3 bdrm townhouse, wnhouse, nhouse, stainless stainle steel appliances, iances, ances, F.S., D/W, W.D., central welcome. air, family w we Available immediately. $1195/mo. + H2O. Sorry, NS, NP.
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SEASONAL BROOKS LANE Close in 3 bdrm home on OK Lake. CP, F.S., W.D., DW, gas FP, great location on water front. Available Immed until June 30. $1500 $1200/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
250-542-5580 2bdrm house downtown, carport & storage. Non-smoking. Avail March15-April1, $900/mo (250)542-6391 2bdrm Kiliney Beach lakeview 1bath, huge lot, Apr. 1. $1050. ref’s a must, 604-596-5645 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS avail immed., R.R., $875/mo +util. 250-558-8226. 3bdrm, 2bath, main floor, wood flooring, large yard. $900 +util. 250-307-1546 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3 bdrm house in country, full basement,double garage, RR, n/p, no parties, n/s. $1050pm. Avail March 1. 250-546-6021. 3bdrm house,on 1/2 acre in town, $1200 plus util., n/s. 250-309-8854. 4-BDRM 2.5 bath house. Walk to OUC. Over looking Kal Lake, 8930 Varsity Dr. $1350. (403)452-1647. 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 7 yrs old, 2brm, 1 bath, 850 sqr ft rancher, w/unfinished bsmt, 5 appl, hardwood flrs, lgr covered deck, lgr yard, lots of parking, very clean, located North BX, $1,100, plus util, NS, NP, Available Feb 15th, Call Joyce @ 250-5032259. 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 ENDERBY 3 bdrm, 2 bath, upper unit, inclds utils. NS/NP. Mar 1. $1350. (250)938-0149.
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Rentals Homes for Rent 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 VERNON 4 br Home for Rent w/d/f/s central location $1400/ mo 250-309-2565
Motels,Hotels 1bdrm, kitchen, n/s, very quiet Motel, low weekly/monthly $580, responsible single. 250558-1129
Room & Board Seniors Room & Board, close downtown Vernon, newly updated. quiet.(250)541-0422
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-5490644 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 Quiet roommate to share 2bdrm suite in downtown 4-plex. N/S, no drugs, no parties. $500. Ph 250-542-6901 Room & board, independent senior living at Abbeyfield house, March 1, shared home, laundry & util. 250-542-3711
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. HWY.6 Mini Storage. 4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
Suites, Lower 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1BDRM, Avail. March 1, priv.entry, patio, beautiful lakeview, walk to Kin Beach, priv. laundry, quiet area. NS/NP, $675 +$75 util. 250-503-2138. 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 +DEN 5-appl. daylight, priv.entry & driveway, f/p, ns, np, avail. Feb. 15, $775 util/incl. (250)275-1659 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $825 util. cable & internet incl. avail. Feb 1 or 15. 250-550-4536 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1bdrm, util., a/c, recently reno’d no laundry, East Hill area, on bus route, 250-309-2559 2bdrm Bella Vista w/d, f/s, quiet single or couple pref. DD & RR. avail. immed. $780/mo. util/incl. 250-546-0390. 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, East Hill area, f/s, w/d, ns, np, DD & ref’s req. avail. Feb 1. $800/mo. 250-3069909, 250-306-0815 2bdrm, Middleton, above ground, lakeview, n/s, no parties $700. Mar.1.250-545-4665
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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-oor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468. 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 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. Lavington 1bdrm newer suite, w/d, f/s, microwave, sat. tv, internet, ns, np, no drugs, n/parties, $750/mo. 250-545-2869 Lower Easthill 2bdrm, 1bath, clean, NP NS, $700. Avail March 1. (250)503-7523 MODERN Gr level 1 bdrm amazing view. Open plan, priv entrance f/s, laundry, lg walk in closet. incl utilities sat. tv internet. $700 Avail now, rent starts Mar.1, senior discount! $650 small pet? 250-548-4057 Room Mate wanted, male, 2 bdrm suite. Own entrance W/D, F/S. $750/m. Util Inc. 604-741-4196. Rural 1bdrm, level entry, covered prkg, F/S, w/d, utils & satellite incl. N/S, N/P, Refs Req, Avail March 1. 250-546-6022 Spacious 2 BR plus extra rm on ground r. Laundry, storage,fenced yrd, priv drive. Avail Feb 15. $900 utilities incl. No Smoking. Pets Considered. Email: dmenelson@ hotmail.com or (604)787-8537 Vernon- 1 BDRM, priv entr, priv W/D, includes utils, heat, cable & wiďŹ , lrg yrd, parking, NS, pets ok. Avail March 1, $850. 250-542-5791.
2bdrm, 2bath, large, bright, open suite, Bella Vista area, $925/mo. incl. hydro. NP/NS. RR. 250-540-1011 2bdrm + den, beautiful view, $800 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail immed. 250-549-5054. 2BDRM, f/s, w/d, avail immed. N/S, N/P, D.D, R.R., $850pm. 250-546-3383. 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 oor $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 oors, 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
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Cars - Domestic 1998 Dodge Neon, 5spd coupe for sale, $1800. (250)306-7656 2007 VW Beetle Conv., bright yellow, all extra’s, incl. leather, 25,000 miles, new cond. $18,500 ďŹ rm. 250-275-1249 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT. 16,000km, 2yr warranty. Asking $13,000. (250)838-2030 and leave message.
Townhouses 3bdrm, 1.5bath, 5 appl., n/p, n/s, pool, child ok. $950 + util Avail March 1. 250-764-1428. 3BDRM, 1.5 bath in quiet complex, laminate oors, 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 Townhouse: 2 lrge bdrms, split level, 1 storage or ofďŹ ce room, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sq.ft., 1 parking stall, in-suite laundry, fridge,stove, dishwasher, a/c unit, near bus route, no smoking, no pets. Avail April 1st, 2011, looking for 1yr lease damage deposit, R.R. Call 250-307-6628 to view.
Cars - Sports & Imports 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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Trucks & Vans 1998 Dodge 1500 4x4, Quad Cab, runs like a charm, $2800 obo. Ph. 250-547-9837 2000 Ford Ranger, 5spd, standard, 2 wheel drive, super cab, canopy. 100point checkup provided. $3500. 250-546-8806 2001 DODGE RAM 4x4. Good, Ext. cab. $3500. 250-549-1703 2004 Chev 3500 ext cab., single rear wheel, 4x4, auto, new brakes & exhaust, remote starter, looks & runs exc., 200km $10,500. 250-307-0002 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, quad cab, 4x4, 84,000kms, $14,000. Keith 250-549-6520 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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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 oor, 1200sq.ft. 5 appl. balcony, priv. warf, $939/mo.+ 1/3 util n/p,n/s. 250-558-5045 1bdrm suite, close to town, prkg at back, n/s, $650 incl/util. 250-545-8900
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BIWEEKLY/ 84 MONTHS WITH $3,099 DOWN
FINANCING
$2,000 CASH CREDITX $1,000 CASH ALTERNATIVE TO OPTIONS AND ACCES SORIES ∞
HWY: 5.9 L/100 km – 48 mpg CITY: 9.4 L/100 km – 30 mpgW
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BIWEEKLY/ 84 MONTHS HS WITH $2,599 DOWN
FINANCING
$2,200 CASH CREDITX $1,000 CASH ALTERNATIVE TO OPTIONS AND ACCES SORIES ∞
HWY: 8.4 L/100 km – 34 mpg CITY: 12.7 L/100 km – 22 mpgW
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