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Her fate now lies in the hands of 12 strangers. Former Vernon teacher and vice-principal Deborah Louise Ashton, 46, accused of having a sexual relationship with a former student at a Vernon elementary school in 2002 and 2003, now awaits the decision of the eight-woman, four-man jury, who were given a final address by Judge S. James Shabbits of Nanaimo in Vernon Supreme Court Tuesday morning. The jury had not reached a verdict prior to The Morning Star’s Tuesday deadline. Deb Ashton Ashton pleaded not guilty at the beginning of her trial Feb. 7 to three counts of sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 14 and invitation to sexual touching under 14. Her accuser has said the relationship occurred when he was a student in Grade 7 and Grade 8. Defence lawyer G. Jack Harris of Abbotsford began Monday’s closing statements by encouraging the jury to find his client not guilty on all counts. Harris said the stories told by the accuser, his older brother and three close friends called to the witness stand
“Ashton said the stories were ridiculous. I say they’re preposterous.” — G. Jack Harris by Crown counsel were lies that had grown and grown to the point the stories were “mind numbingly stupid.” “His (accuser’s) testimony was that he and Miss Ashton had sex 231 times between April 2003 and February 2005,” said Harris. “I ask you to use your common sense, analyze it and say, ‘I don’t think so.’ The 231 times is an estimate, sure. But it’s the victim’s estimate under oath and he’s had eight years to think about it.” Ashton was arrested in June of 2008. Harris told the jury that the stories, evidence and Ashton’s denial of everything leaves lots of room for reasonable doubt. “Ashton said the stories were ridiculous. I say they’re preposterous,” said Harris, adding that one piece of evidence in particular plays a key role in the case and that is the existence of a tattoo Ashton has around her navel, described in testimony as “six times the size of a post-it note.”
The accuser said he never saw the tattoo, something Harris told the jury would be impossible if they had sex more than 200 times. Crown counsel Neil Flanagan of Kamloops told the jury to consider the accuser was a Grade 7 boy when the alleged relationship began, and that the accuser was a person with the understanding of a boy, not the person the jury saw in the witness box. “He gave evidence in the trial, doing his very best to give an honest and accurate account of things that happened a long time ago,” said Flanagan. “He was calm. Did he argue with my friend (Harris)? No. When confronted with inconsistencies, he listened and made appropriate concessions. He was telling the truth.” Flanagan also took aim at Ashton’s personal life, particularly during the time of the alleged relationship. “I suggested to her daughter and her daughter agreed that in her mom’s life she was very unhappy, that her marriage was falling apart,” said Flanagan. “And it did fall apart. In this time of deep, profound unhappiness, Miss Ashton became unhinged, and it profoundly impaired her judgment. “She said to the accuser, ‘I’m falling in love with you,’” Flanagan told the court. Once a verdict is reached, details will be available at The Morning Star website: www.vernonmorningstar.com
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News New Zealand quake shakes up local concern
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A former Vernon resident scrambled for cover as a deadly earthquake rocked New Zealand’s second largest city. Erin Marshall, a 1995 Fulton grad, was working in her office at the University of Canterbury when a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch Monday. “She texted me two minutes after the quake to say she was safe. It hit and she got under her desk,� said mom Liz Frank. As of press time, the earthquake had killed about 65 people. Once the shaking subsided, Marshall immediately left the university, where she teaches English, and drove to her home in nearby New Brighton, where she operates a guest house with her fiance. “Everything was out of the cupboards and dishes were broken,� said Frank, who managed to speak briefly to her daughter by phone. “There were cracks in the wall and cracks in the road outside of their place. There’s no power and no water.� None of Marshall’s guests were injured during the disaster. “Everyone pitched in to clean up and spirits are high,� Marshall said in a text. “We’re really safe in our little house.� Because of the extensive damage in the city, communications have been difficult. “I never heard anything for two hours. I couldn’t get a hold of anyone,� said Frank, who admits that she was starting to get worried about her daughter’s safety. “I made a mistake and started reading
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Two vehicles stolen while warming up JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
In two separate cases, vehicles left to warm up on a cold Monday morning ended up being driven off by thieves. The first case involved a black Dodge pickup truck from the 2100 block of 28th Crescent. The truck was warming up outside while the driver was staying warm inside. Meanwhile, a thief made off with the truck. Police pursued the vehicle and even set out a spike belt in the Enderby area, but the driver of the stolen truck avoided it. The truck ended up being abandoned in the Sicamous area, but the thief didn’t stop
there. The female driver then stole a second pickup in the Sicamous area. “The owner of the red pickup truck tried to stop her,� said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. “I’m told that there were injuries.� The thief got away with the pickup and headed back towards Vernon on the back roads. RCMP tried to locate the red pickup using a helicopter over the Salmon Arm and Enderby back roads but were unsuccessful. RCMP are following up some leads. In an unrelated incident, a Hyundai Santa Fe was stolen from the downtown core. But both cases brought on the same oppor-
tunity for crime. “They both were warming their vehicle up and went back inside,� said Molendyk. Unfortunately in this cold weather, many drivers start their vehicles and leave them to warm up. But they are being warned of the consequences. “It just leaves them vulnerable,� said Molendyk. “You could lose your vehicle.� Drivers are warned that it is also illegal to leave a parked vehicle unlocked and unattended and could result in an $81 fine. If drivers are going to leave their vehicles to warm up, Molendyk urges them to lock out the opportunity for crime by locking the doors.
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Hansma targets prison ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
If Spallumcheen residents felt opposed to nuns, imagine how they’ll feel about prisoners. Such was the sentiment expressed by Coun. Janice Brown Monday when Mayor Will Hansma publicly declared he’d like to see a correctional facility in the township if Lumby decides not to house Janice Brown one. “May I remind you of the uproar when we built the nunnery, people didn’t want a lot of nuns,� said Brown. “I would imagine there’s a lot less crime with nuns than with a prison. People didn’t like the extra water use by the nuns, the extra sewer use. I’d hate to think what a correctional facility would do.� During his mayor’s report, Hansma told his council that there is support to housing Will Hansma a new provincial correctional facility somewhere in the Okanagan, and that the North Okanagan should be the area to benefit. He stated that Lumby is pushing to house such a facility, but noted there is a strong opposition from village and nearby residents. That’s when Hansma offered up the township as
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Bank card leads officers to robbery suspect JENNIFER SMITH
spokesperson. Vernon RCMP got a He made off with lucky break in the Feb. the cash, but 18 case when the man who they discovrobbed the Bank ered the susof Montreal pect’s bank apparently forcard was left got an imporbehind at tant clue at the the bank. scene of the While crime. produc“It appears Gord Molendyk ing a note the suspect left at the 32nd some of his Street bank, ID behind,” said Gord it’s believed the suspect Molendyk, RCMP may have accidentally
dropped the ID as well. “When he pulled the note out the identification went with it,” said Molendyk. Therefore RCMP were able to track down the suspect around 6 p.m. Friday in the downtown core. But none of the stolen money was recovered. Denis Lauzon, 45, has been charged with one count of robbery. According to the
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Somebody has been impersonating the head of Lumby’s RCMP detachment. Police in the village are investigating what they say is an ongoing issue between two former friends in the Cherryville area. “Some male, claiming that he was me, called the victim and proceeded to tell them how to handle matters for some 20 minutes,” said Cpl. Henry Proce. “The victim was taken aback and called the detachment to confirm it was actually the police who had called.” The real Proce points out that anyone impersonating a police officer, even on the phone, commits a
criminal offense. “We’re continuing to investigate and would very much like to know who claimed to be me,” said Proce. Theft Investigated Lumby RCMP continue to investigate a considerable theft during a commercial break-and-enter Feb. 12 at Ana’s Pizza. “That’s a lot of pizza that someone is holding onto, so I’m assuming they’re going to talk it up,” said Proce. “A theft of this magnitude can be devastating to a small business. “ Anybody with any knowledge of either incident is asked to call the Lumby RCMP detachment at 250-547-2151, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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person who submitted it can speak to it,” said Coun. Janet Green. Lumby residents will have a chance to ask governA time has not been set for the meeting, which ment officials directly about a proposed prison. will be held at the White Valley Community Centre, Council has decided to hold a pubbut it’s anticipated that the session will draw lic open house on a correctional facila large crowd. ity March 23 and Ministry of Solicitor “Hopefully everyone will be able to get General staff are scheduled to be in attentheir questions answered,” said Coun. Lori dance. Mindnich. “These are the people who will make The village continues to receive letters the decisions on what the facility looks from residents who support a prison and like no matter where it goes,” said Mayor those who oppose a facility. Kevin Acton of the ministry. “Public opinion is good. It’s important that The open house will be held prior to people express their opinion,” said Acton. Janet Green Lumby residents going to referendum on However, he admits that more one-onethe prison issue April 30. one dialogue may be necessary and he is “We want to provide information and the ability considering writing a letter to residents inviting them for people to ask questions,” said Acton. to contact him. Council and village administration are currently “I’m not getting the personal conversations from working on the format of the open house. people on either side of the issue,” he said. “People could submit questions beforehand or at “I’m questioning my approachability and I want to the door and as that question comes to the table, the ensure I am as open as possible.”
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Enderby denies O’Keefe funding RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
O’Keefe Ranch won’t be rounding up any dollars from Enderby taxpayers. Council will not provide a $1,000 grant to the historic site, which is located in Spallumcheen and owned by the City of Vernon. “Why would we fund something in Spallumcheen when they’re not funding the museum in Enderby?” said Coun. Earl Shipmaker. Presently, the City of Enderby supports its museum, and Shipmaker insists other valley facilities aren’t a priority. “If there was regional funding (for all museums), we would consider it but we’re not going to pick one place or item,” he said. Shipmaker also questions what impact O’Keefe Ranch has on his community. “There’s no connection between the ranch and Enderby. There’s the same connection as the Enderby Museum to Vernon,” he said. Turning down the grant was unanimous among council. “There are items like that all over the Okanagan and they can’t all be funded because there’s not enough money,” said Mayor Dee Wejr. In a letter to Enderby council, O’Keefe Ranch officials state they are striving for sustainabil-
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t’s increasingly difficult to know if the original reasons for Greater Vernon’s parks and recreation debate still stand, or if the conflict itself has become the end goal. After months of insisting that Coldstream is dedicated to a regional function – albeit restructured – director Jim Garlick stated last week that the “committee is nothing.” Granted, the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee may be subservient to its parent body – the North Okanagan Regional District – but to suggest it’s meaningless is misguided. It is GVAC, after all, that drafts policies and develops vision that will hopefully lead the service into the future. All the NORD Richard Rolke board does is traditionally provide a rubber-stamp. When the dispute first flared, it was over tangible issues that made sense in operating a function – would certain facilities and parks remain in the mandate or would they revert to individual jurisdictions, how would longterm planning unfold, how would funding take place? But now, the only bone of contention is control and who is going to call the shots? Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director, and his Coldstream counterparts appear almost paranoid that Vernon is going to gain another vote at the table after the next census, and the so-called balance of power will collapse. “We could be outvoted for everything and nobody wants to be part of that marriage,” said Macnabb. First, there is no guarantee that Vernon’s population will grow enough to warrant another vote at the table, and secondly, even if that occurs, the implication that the city would use an extra vote for evil purposes may make for great rhetoric, but little else. One of the underpinnings of our democratic system is representation by population. One should ask Macnabb or Garlick how they
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would feel if census figures required an upward change in their voting strength but opposition came from Vernon? In reality, the concept of a balance of power borders on the mythological. At the GVAC table, Vernon has three votes, while Coldstream has two, the electoral areas have one each and the school board and agricultural sector have votes on specific items. Vernon can be “outvoted for everything,” to use Macnabb’s terminology. Now at the NORD board, Vernon has three representatives during stakeholder votes, while Coldstream and the electoral areas have one each. History shows that Vernon often doesn’t vote as a block and neither does the so-called other side. When it comes to what are called corporate votes, all 13 directors at the table (Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, etc.) are involved. You stand a good chance of getting your way, or not. Now it would be too easy to paint Coldstream and the BX as the bad guys. But Vernon is just as much a problem as they are. The city claims NORD interferes when nonGreater Vernon jurisdictions vote on parks and recreation, but provincial legislation is abundantly clear that the senior governing body has a role to play, particularly when it comes to any bylaws that established the function. It should also be kept in mind that if Greater Vernon actually could sit together and discuss things rationally, NORD would likely back off. However, sometimes parents have to take charge when the children are at each other’s throats, and Vernon threatening to take its big financial ball and go home doesn’t help. And while the city would have us all believe there is some great anti-Vernon plot, there isn’t. Recently, Macnabb attempted to have the entire NORD board wind down the parks and recreation district, but his plans were scuttled when most directors sided with Vernon. In the end, Greater Vernon’s politicians have lost sight of what is truly important. Instead of representing the best interests of all residents, including their own, they are trying to see who can lay claim to the top of the dirt pile.
As the Liberal leadership race gets down to its final days, and the new premier is selected by party members, B.C. residents should contemplate the provincial budget, which was released to a collective yawn. As expected, it contained virtually no new initiatives, as there is no active government in place right now. Despite the lacklustre budget, there are a few noteworthy points. One is that government debt is rising at a breathtaking rate, with very little of that debt actually due to the current deficit. Most of it, in fact, is for capital projects, with much of that for B.C. Hydro. The debt could be close to $60 billion by 2013. When the B.C. Liberals were first elected in 2001, the debt was around $34 billion, and it didn’t move much past that figure until 2007, when the government started throwing a lot of money around – perhaps encouraged by the booming economy of the day. Finance Minister Colin Hansen took pains to point out expected growing revenue from the HST – $4.2 billion in 201011 (including PST revenue) rising to $6.5 billion by 2013-14. But there is no guarantee the HST will survive a referendum scheduled for September, but that could be moved up to June. The old PST, if reinstated, would not bring in as much revenue because it does not apply to as many items. One leadership candidate, Kevin Falcon, has proposed cutting the HST rate to 10 per cent. And if the referendum gets rid of the HST, the province has to pay $1.6 billion back to Ottawa. In other words, this budget has a great deal of uncertainty and despite all the political song and dance, B.C. has many major fiscal challenges ahead of it. — Nanaimo News Bulletin
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ith two little kids, we’re always trying to do something fun, to stay healthy, and to keep them and us active. I feel that there is a real lack of recreational facilities and activities in North Okanagan Regional District. So I did a bit of research to compare other areas in B.C. and found that NORD (Vernon, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Enderby, Lumby, and Coldstream) has a population of 77,301, which is comparable to Comox Valley’s population of 64,084. After my research, I am even more dismayed at how little we have here and am wondering where exactly are my taxes going? Comox Valley has two indoor swimming pools that are open pretty much daily, all day for the public to use. Our swimming pool hours are very limited for the public and the local swim club owns most of the prime time and does not share the pool with the public during these hours as most other swimming pools do. I’d like to know who makes these rules. Comox Valley has a dedicated gymnastics facility plus they run gymnastics out of the recreation centre. We have no gymnastics facility in the North Okanagan at all…closest one is in Kelowna. There is also a climbing gym
RESEARCH NEEDED This "new prison" issue, with its panoply of opinions, makes for some pretty interesting reading. Lumby's mayor wants it; some (very vocal) Lumbyites don't. Penticton wants it and Lumby Chamber of Commerce sees a potential battle with that city. Enderby has said "no thanks" but "good on you, Lumby; we're behind you 100 per cent". The province's chosen site, in Lake Country, was abandoned after strong opposition from the Okanagan Indian Band and Lake Country council itself. Many on the "no" side have voiced concerns about the increase in the "criminal element" - an article in The Vancouver Sun (speaks about exactly that. The article states that when a prisoner is placed on "day parole", it is in a "halfway house" situated in the the community nearest the prison. When that prisoner is released on "full parole" it is natural for him or her to gravitate towards the safety of that same "house", using it as a base to look for work, further their education, re-integrate into society. The figures in The Sun article show that the heaviest concentrations of parolees are to be found in the cities in which the prisons are located. The question that Lumby (or
in the Comox Valley – none here. Comox Valley’s recreation centre has a gymnasium, racquetball courts, squash courts, and ping pong. Ours has a gymnasium only. Another disappointing fact is the lack of parks in the North Okanagan. Comox Valley has 55 parks, and of those parks, 12 have basketball courts, five baseball fields, six soccer fields, 19 play-
any would-be provincial prison host) needs to ask themselves is this: Are there economic advantages to increasing the population with parolees and, if there are, are they in any way outweighed by the potential in increased crime? I'm straddling the fence perfectly on this one, but I seem to recall Vernon being subjected to some pretty unpleasant actions carried out by recent parolees. It behooves Lumby council to get all the facts and all the input it possibly can before committing its citizens to many, many years of a potentially unpleasant and dangerous situation - I doubt if they build prisons for the short term. Mark Levey PRISON CONSIDERATION I have been listening to the yea and nay people for several months now and I simply want to offer an observation regarding living in a community co-existing with a prison. I lived very near Wilkinson Road Prison ("Wilkie") in Victoria for 35 years. I know of absolutely no negative impact to the area. The prison was in the middle of our community and we drove by it every day. It is far more visible than the proposed facility in Lumby. I know people who have good careers there. Our prop-
erty values were unaffected and the area is a desirable middle to upper middle class neighbourhood with schools, churches and the Interurban campus of Camosun College. I feel that this opportunity is ours to lose and I would hate to see that happen because of what I feel could be unfounded fears or some underlying snob effect. Don Nelson WATER FAIRNESS I read with interest the letter submitted by Jim Bodkin who articulates very well the issue at hand with the proposed increase in water rates by municipal officials. I wish to add my voice to this discussion. Through the newspaper and television coverage, I'm learning about proposed increases in water rates in Vernon, as in other areas of the Okanagan. Firstly, let me say that I am willing to pay an equitable price for the water I use. Secondly, I strongly support water 'appreciation' policies, that is, retrieval, proper use and re-use of water. Thirdly, I do not buy the overused refrain of 'adding to the burden of future generations' as justification for front-loading the long-term costing of any utility. This generation
grounds, 11 picnic areas and 15 of them have hiking trails. As compared to Vernon which has 22 parks, and of those six have a baseball field, five soccer fields, only seven playgrounds, only two have a picnic area and only six have hiking trails. There are 16 public beaches in the Comox Valley, and six in the North Okanagan (there are also endless ‘unowned' beaches in the Comox area for the public to use – but I recognize that this is due to their geography). If our region wants to be a tourist destination and wants to keep families in the area, it’s time to provide some ‘fun’ stuff to the average Joe who cannot afford a swim club, a motor boat or other costly activities and things. And finally, I am appalled that there are people that would rather keep Kin Race Track for the benefit of a few people who race horses rather then develop modern recreational facilities that would benefit children, adults and everyone else in this valley. It’s time that NORD starts working with the cities of this valley (and vice versa) and give us something tangible with our tax dollars. D. Bader
should not have to pay for the entire cost of any public utility, roadway, etc. As such, I want mayor and council to: - determine the amortization period for our water utilities (treatment, infrastructure, etc.) and charge a fair/equitable measure for each year through that period; - use the meters that are in place to charge users for what they use (not only is this equitable...it preserves the principle of water conservation and fosters an appreciation or respect for water in general). Why should someone who, through their initiative or reclamation efforts, uses only 15 cubic metres of water be penalized by being charged the same rate as someone who uses more water and/or does not practise such conservation methods? It also continues to puzzle me why Vernon has water restrictions imposed when Kelowna (south and warmer) does not. I hope our mayor and council take some initiative through whatever body, to develop a more coherent, coordinated and equitable water appreciation policy for the entire Okanagan, upon which each municipality can then configure any needed address of unique local issues. I hope other citizens of Vernon
and the surrounding area will add their voices to this discussion in the hopes that we send a loud and clear message to ensure water utility fairness for all. V. A. Liske
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Finding the funny in the Okanagan Kelowna comics will have you laughing at Vernon Yuk Yuk’s show KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
An Aussie and a Canadian walk into a Vernon bar one day... You’ll have to wait for the punchline when comedians Garrett Clark and Rob Balsdon bring on the funny at Monashee’s Bar and Grill Friday. Part of the lineup at the Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Shows, which have been held at the Vernon establishment every Friday in February, the two Kelowna-based comics are looking forward to sharing the same stage again. Friends since they met more than six years ago when they both moved to the valley, the funnymen say they have been doing everything they can to create open mics, booking themselves wherever they can, to try to keep comedy alive in the Okanagan. And although things have started to boom for the comedians the past two years, with shows across the country and abroad, it’s been a while since they have been able to find a regular gig in the valley. It all went sort of south when the Yuk Yuk’s room in the Bluelines sport and comedy club in Kelowna’s Coast Capri Hotel shut down last March. “This took away a three-night-a-week show from Rob and I, making it very difficult for us to get stage time here at home,” explained Clark. But there is one Aussieism the 25-yearold Canadian-born, Australian-raised comic lives by: “No worries.” “Since this new Vernon room has opened at Monashee’s, it has given us somewhat of a home room again, and now we finally have a homecoming gig as headliners.” Clark has had the opportunity to dabble
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Garrett Clark, left, and Rob Balsdon make merry at Monashee’s Bar and Grill Friday when they co-star at the Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show. in a few of comedy’s many different forms since returning to Canada as a teen from Australia, where he had been living since he was a wee lad. At age 14, while living in Newmarket, Ont., Clark went into the city to take some improv classes at Toronto’s famed Second City, breeding ground for the likes of John Candy, Eugene Levy, Dan Aykroyd and Catherine O’Hara. Four years later, he found himself on stage at downtown Toronto’s Yuk Yuk’s amateur night, and knew he had found his calling. While in T.O., he worked as an actor in the acclaimed stage production, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, as well as scoring the role as TV host for the CBC’s children’s show Rollin’ X. He’s since performed stand-up across
the nation for crowds big and small, and as far away as Honolulu, Hawaii. It was while visiting his sister, who was living in Banff, that Clark found his way to Kelowna. “I was driving out with my sister to check out the place, and saw the Yuk Yuk’s sign at Bluelines at the Coast Capri. I went in and introduced myself to the manager, and asked if there were any shows I could perform at. She let me host that evening, and said ‘you can come back anytime.’ We woke up the next morning, saw the mountains, and that the lake wasn’t frozen, and decided to stay.” And it was at the Kelowna club where Clark met Balsdon, 27, who also coincidently grew up in Newmarket and studied acting
at a performing arts high school. A radio personality, he arrived in the Okanagan to work at station Silk FM, and his voice now rings familiar to those tuning into Kelowna’s classic rock station K963, where he is mid-day host and a producer. “Looking back, it’s amazing how we’ve come from the same place to the Okanagan, and we’ve been able to create spaces for our comedy,” said Clark. “Rob is a business guy, a show producer, and he now runs an open mic at O’Flanagan’s (downtown Kelowna pub), where he plans to bring in a big, headlining name every month.” The boys have already shared the stage with some big names, and have headlined their own shows on the Yuk Yuk’s circuit across the country. In the past year, Balsdon has opened for Norm Macdonald of SNL fame, and has headlined a number of venues throughout B.C., while Clark recently opened for Jamie Kennedy (actor from Scream, Son of the Mask, The Ghost Whisperer) and has headlined across the valley and at Yuk Yuk’s comedy clubs as far away as St. John’s, Nfld. “I’ll be heading back there to headline in March,” he said. “Both of us have performed in theatres all over our area with Herb Dixon, and Rob and I also just got back from Calgary where we showcased for the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.” Both comics say they are stoked to be cofeatured at Monashee’s. “It’s going to be a very proud show for us since we learned, practised, and grew right here in the Okanagan Valley,” said Clark. “I can proudly say that we are the only two professional comedians in this country who can say that.” The Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show at Monashee’s Bar and Grill gets started Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Monashee’s. Call 250-503-1378 or visit www. monashees.ca.
Jazz divas sound off to raise funds for club DVOIRA YANOVSKY Vernon Jazz Society
What’s better than one marvellous jazz diva? Four marvellous jazz divas, of course. Catch Judy Rose, Anna Jacyszyn, Amanda Morazain, and Danielle Kozlowski at the Vernon Jazz Society’s 2011 fundraising gala, A Night With the Divas, Saturday. The four divas have all performed to great acclaim at the Vernon Jazz Club and will be backed by the popular Jazz Café Band, including Neville Bowman on piano, Craig Thomson on sax, Bernie Addington on bass, and Scott Gamble on drums. The gala will also feature a silent auction, an exciting live auction, and delicious appetizers prepared by gold medal chef Mathew Morazain. The gala’s focus is the club’s audio system. “Proceeds from the event are going towards our audio infrastructure upgrade project,” said Guy Morazain, the jazz society’s
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Judy Rose, left, Anna Jacyszyn, Amanda Morazain and Danielle Kozlowski perform at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday. director of fundraising. “This will allow guest artists to produce CDs of their live performances and will enhance the musical experience for the audience.” The upgrade will also allow aspiring musicians to produce demo CDs, and Monday night jazz jam musicians to record and review their performances, as well as students in audio engineering and music production programs to gain practical experience at the club. Diva Rose can’t wait to get on stage. “I am super thrilled to be per-
forming at this fundraiser,” she said. “The VJS is a true oasis in the Okanagan, promoting jazz and blues for the area as well at the youth in our community for many years.” Rose’s lifelong involvement in music includes singing, producing theatrical shows, and acting in a variety of productions including Cabaret. Rose is working on her upcoming show at the VJC with her new band, Judy Rose and the Killer Bs. Diva Jacyszyn began her professional career as a back-up vocalist in England for Yazz, Marshall
Jefferson, and Cher. Moving into the jazz world, Jacyszyn travelled the world gigging for royalty and prestigious events like the hospitality VIP at the FIFA World Cups in Japan and Berlin. She moved to Kelowna three years ago, founding the Jazz Café, a monthly speakeasy. Her efforts won her the Spirit of Kelowna Award and the 2010 Okanagan Arts Award for music. Diva Kozlowski is a rising star on the local jazz scene. Comfortable in a wide range of musical offerings, Kozlowski has a special love
for jazz. She is also one of the most sought after piano and early childhood music instructors in the valley. Kozlowski appreciates the club’s support of local musicians. “Being a part of a concert to benefit an organization that is just passionate about supporting local musicians is a privilege,” she said. Diva Morazain recently recorded her debut album, Pathway, mixing smooth jazz with a modern flavour. Nominated for the B.C. Interior Music Award for Best Jazz Album of 2009, Morazain understands the significance of the audio improvements. “This fundraiser is a great cause to upgrade the sound and recording equipment that will give musicians of all levels the tools they need to progress. I am so thrilled to be a part of the diva night.” Doors to the Vernon Jazz Club open at 7:15 for Saturday’s 8 p.m. performance. Tickets are $50 per person in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup.
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The public is being asked to look through the lenses of local photography students with a new exhibition, and coinciding workshop, at Vernon’s Gallery Vertigo. Behind the Lens features the work of thirdyear fine art photography students from UBC Okanagan. The show, sponsored by the B.C. Spirit Festival fund, has been organized by UBCO creative studies faculty member Fern Helfand. “This is an exceptional time for photography,” said Helfand. “Not only has it taken its rightful place amongst the upper echelons of the art world, but also, as accessible digital photography has grown in popularity with lighting speed, it has filled our lives with more images than ever before.”
Photography is one part of UBCO’s interdisciplinary visual arts program. Students don’t focus on a specific major, but are able to dabble in all visual art: media, performance, creative writing, as well as art history and general electives. That way they get to choose the subjects which best reflect the individual’s personal interests. “All of these experiences influence and inform our photography,” said third year student Hanss Lujan, a photographer from Cuzco, Peru who is studying surrealism as well as personality issues surrounding identity. “The faculty is constantly growing and providing us with the new, up-to-date equipment to explore: lights, digital cameras, tripods, com-
puters and software to create professional work. “The 24-hour access to the building provides us with unlimited time to spend editing in the Macintosh computer laboratories or countless nights developing film in the darkroom.” As part of the exhibition, Lujan along with fellow student Emily Geen, are giving a workshop on the art of portraiture using a digital camera. Open to any and all budding photographers, the workshop will provide an overview of the art of portraiture, a lesson in studio portraits and some techniques for self portraiture. Quick tips for taking photos will be discussed and lighting techniques with both artificial and natural lighting will be demonstrated, said Geen who hails from Lake
Country and deals with identity of youth and notions within contemporary ideas of family through her work. “Some flattering cheat moves for posing for the camera will also be shared.” All equipment will be supplied, however, participants are encouraged to bring their own digital camera. Donations will be gratefully received for the event which takes place Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 250-503-2297
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The lights went all flashy, and then suddenly it was a thousand years ago. The musicians sang like monks –– was this the kind of music the bird wanted? But all she could do was squawk: “No! It’s too dreary!” So they chanted again, and this time Jim Elderton they were in an old English market. The musicians made chicken noises, and minstrels played. Was this the kind of music the bird wanted? “No,” she said, it’s too lively!” So they chanted a third time, and now they were in Germany with quiet winter music playing. So surely this time it was the right music?
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blink, the bird started the chant –– and she changed the last line: “Not yours, but MINE!” They landed in the far north. Cold and alone, the bird cried in despair. But the magician
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Conference unites student voices CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
The youth at the Student Voice BC Okanagan Regional Forum showed they have a good grasp of the positives and negatives of the use of technology. The conference brought more than 40 student representatives and their teacher reps from around the Okanagan together to discuss ethical behaviours and technology. The presentations after group discussions raised a variety of issues, including, cyberbullying, how much personal information is available to anyone on the internet, how far “rumours” can spread, how anonymity gives people courage to say things they would never say in person, misinformation, the ability to do serious research quickly, the development of a new social etiquette, on-line support groups, making and keeping in touch with friends in other countries, new ways to cheat at school because students can buy essays online, a sense of invincibility and increased danger to people who do not know how to safely use technology such as social networks. “Student Voice is a way for students to give opinions, to tell administrators what they think, with the results from forums going to the Ministry of Education,” said Courtney Woo, a Grade 10 Kalamalka secondary student who is an Okanagan Student Voice representative. “We are talking about how the world is changing because of technology, how things like a student being attacked at a party can be filmed and put on YouTube for everyone to see, and how to be careful and responsible in using technology.” Sonia Kelly, Grade 10, Kalamalka secondary, is also an Okanagan Student Voice representative. “We have been talking about how ethical
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Courtney Woo (left) and Sonia Kelly, Grade 10 Kalamalka secondary students and Student Voice BC representatives, put up the results of discussions at the 2011 Student Voice Forum Feb. 9. behaviour can be maintained when people’s behaviour in general is being changed because of technology. I personally try not to use social networking too much and be careful about what information I am sharing,” she said. Kelly and Woo will be attending a BC Student Voice provincial forum in Vancouver in April. Speaker Const. Kathy Szoboticsanec, RCMP school liaison officer, told the forum that technology has changed life for people of all ages. “We are now talking at elementary schools about things that used to be dealt with at high school,” she said. “I sometimes get called to a school to see threats on Facebook pages. When I ask the person who wrote the threats to read them out loud, it’s hard for
them, they wouldn’t say it to a person’s face. A lot of the things posted that I deal with are in fact criminal offences.” The internet can be used for the offences of uttering threats, harassment, extortion, and when pictures are involved the offences are also serious. “If someone under 18 posts an inappropriate picture of themselves of someone else to even one person, it can get posted all over the world. That can be possession of or distribution of child pornography and those are chargeable offences. What is it going to look like when you go to apply to university or for a job or to volunteer and there’s something like that on your record? You can be placed on a list of sexual offenders. It can affect you for the rest
of your life,” said Szoboticsanec. She urged the students to think carefully about what they post, no matter how funny or innocent it seems. The discussion also touched on how photos can be manipulated and a person’s face put on an inappropriate photo that they had nothing to do with. Szoboticsanec said while technology is making her job and that of all police more difficult, it is also making it easier as personal videos can be used as police evidence. “You may think it’s cool but it’s not so cool when a cop gets a hold of it. You can make a difference when you see something that is inappropriate or unacceptable. Refuse to watch it, don’t take part or, if someone is getting hurt, tell someone who can stop it: your parents, teachers or the police. As a police officer, I deal with the victims and families involved and it can be very difficult what they go through, even the suicides of young people who are bullied,” she said. Anyone who is involved in any way with making or sending videos or messages that hurt someone in some way becomes responsible, as a witness or a suspect. “I want to draw awareness to this because using technology responsibly can save a life or a reputation. I’m impressed with the ideas you have brought up here today and I hope you will take this back to your schools,” she said. The students ended the day with developing plans to improve ethical behaviour with technology in their schools. Students from A.L. Fortune, Charles Bloom, Clarence Fulton, Kalamalka, Vernon, W.L. Seaton, Mt. Boucherie and Salmon Arm also attended. Guests were Vernon School District superintendent Bev Rundell and director of student learning Joe Rogers.
Communities blooming together Editor’s note: This week, the Communities in Bloom Committee fills in for regular columnist Fred Lyall. hose of us with the gardening bug are already out in our yards, examining our flower beds and peering under mulch, looking to see if any plants are starting to poke their heads up through the remaining remnants of ice and snow. Pretty flowers. We dream of them, make plans for the upcoming garden season and ohso-impatiently, wait. Pretty flowers are definitely a part of the Communities in Bloom program but there is so much more. CIB is a non-profit society that operates on a local, provincial, national and international level. The organization promotes
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pretty flowers, that’s true, but more importantly the real focus is on enhancing the livability of our commUNITIES. Citizen groups, organizations, businesses and local governments come together to ignite and unleash the potential within each community. The BC CIB Newsletter lists the fol-
lowing advantages of participating in the program: stimulates positive community energy, encourages tidiness and Fred Lyall beautification in residential and business areas, networks various organizations for a common good, promotes excellence in environmental initiatives and acts as a
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catalyst to inventory the community’s assets. All of these inspire civic and citizen involvement and pride but also attract visitors, potential residents and investors. Building commUNITY is the real focus of Communities in Bloom. As those pretty flowers need good soil, strong
roots and nutrients in order to grow, communities need a good foundation of citizen involvement, positive energy and civic pride in order to prosper and reach their full potential. In an effort to acknowledge individuals, or groups, that
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work to make Vernon a better, more livable community we have started the Bloomer awards. Tell us what you, or someone you
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Girl Guides around the world kicked off this week’s Guide-Scout Week with Thinking Day Tuesday. Thinking Day is the day to honour the organization’s founders Lord Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell. It is also the day to remember that the Guiding organization is the largest women’s organization in the world, with 145 member countries in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts with more than 10 million members. For World Thinking Day 2011, Girl Guides of Canada adopted the Millennium Development Goal 3: Gender Equality and Empowering Women, challenging girls and women to make themselves heard from coast to coast, as they raise awareness of gender equality issues that exist around the world, and to empower girls and young women to take a stand against inequality. This summer, 2,000 Girl Guides from around the world will
meet in Aggasiz for a week of outdoor adventure. B.C. Girl Guides from just about every community in the province will join Guides from across Canada and several other countries — Ireland, Ivory Coast, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines,
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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 23 UPPER ROOM MISSION BOUTIQUE Driving out all winter stock; check out the Car Punch Sale racks. Blazers, jeans, vests, and more for a loonie. Sale starts Feb. 21 and goes until cars are gone. Spring, summer stock arriving daily. We are at 2708-34th St., under blue awning. DO YOU ENJOY KNITTING AND CROCHETING? The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary needs help making slippers, shawls/capes, lap robes, toe cast caps/mitts, toques, mitts, baby layettes, booties, preemie hats, receiving blankets, IV warmers, scarves and fingerless mitts for the patients and residents at the hospital. If you could help, we will supply patterns (not complicated) and yarn, you can do it in your own home. Call Natalie at 250-545-5006. ANNUAL ST. DAVID’S DAY DINNER Hosted by The Vernon Welsh Society March 1 at 5:30 p.m., The Pantry Restaurant, Hwy. 97 and 39th Ave., next to Best Western Vernon Lodge. The society celebrates every year to honour their patron St. David with dinner and sing-along. Cost is $20 and we invite anyone who enjoyed Welsh heritage by birth, marriage, friendship or just Welsh culture. For info. and reservations, call Les Parsons at 250-549-4348 by Feb. 23. ANTI-BULLYING DAY Feb. 23, come out and Support AntiBullying Day with Okanagan Boys and Girls Club-Child Care Resource and Referral Program! Free drop-in playgroup for parents and children under 5 years of age, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium in Vernon. Child Care Resource and Referral is encouraging families, care providers and children to wear pink to support AntiBullying. There will be crafts, activities, toys and snack, as well as information available on the topic of bullying. For more info., please contact 250-542-3121, ext 111. SENIORS DROP-IN WELLNESS DAY Everyone welcome Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Lumby Old Age Pensioners Hall, 1737 Glencaird St. Guest Speaker: Ross Gordon (Paralegal) will share information about Estate Planning, answering questions on topics such as wills, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements. Call Olena at 250-547-8866. HI NOON TOASTMASTERS Meet every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bean to Cup Coffee shop. Toastmasters help to build leadership and communication skills in a safe, fun environment. Make us your educational, inspirational and entertaining lunch hour Guests are always welcome. For more information, call Nell after 4 p.m. at 545-9403. VERNON SENIORS CHOIR Meets Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Halina Centre, under the direction of Lyn Taron. We sing four-part harmony. If you like to sing, come and join us; no auditions required. For more info., call 250-545-3119. DROP-IN CRIB AT THE EAGLES Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come by and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent in the community We are open every day 1 - 7 p.m. KALAMALKA TOASTMASTERS CLUB 4869 meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 4716 - 34 St. Come and gain confidence in your public speaking skills. Call Jim at 545-8814 for more details. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to come out and participate in carpet bowling Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. GLASS STUDIO DROP-IN SESSION Wednesdays 9:3012:30 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre or anytime the studio is not in use by a class. The Glass Studio is open for drop-in to students who have completed the Intro to Stained Glass course. Come in and work on your stained glass pieces in the studio. $11.20 per session, includes tools but not supplies. For more information call 250-542-6243.
FEBRUARY 24 MEET ETHICAL OIL AUTHOR EZRA LEVANT Feb. 24 at UBC Okanagan, 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sunroom (behind cafeteria), Administration Building, 3333 University Way, Kelowna. Admission: free and open to the public. Ezra Levant is the best-selling and controversial author of Ethical
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ee the powerful and important documentary The End of Suburbia, which is all about peak oil. Join in a discussion after viewing this very interesting and entertaining movie and comment about the advantages and disadvantages of this making-of-history event. This film leads to a short presentation on transition towns, its vision and how it will support and engage our community, long into the future. The free movie is being shown Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, and is sponsored by the Sustainable Environment Network Society.
Oil: The Case for Canada’s Oil Sands. For further information contact Carol Zuckerman at the Faculty of Management, 250-807-9501 or by e-mail at carol.zuckerman@ubc.ca. VERNON CAMERA CLUB MEETS Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at Vernon Community Arts Centre (Polson Park). Presentation by Murray Hainer on Photography in Challenging Weather and a slide show by Rob Roy on Cars. Please bring a $1 drop-in fee. For further information visit the website www. vernoncameraclub.com or contact Ken James at 250-5410713 or Vivian Merchant at 250-549-2913. NORTH WESTSIDERS MEET The Regional District of Central Okanagan is currently reviewing and updating our Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). The revised RGS will provide a consistent and coordinated regional approach for growth management and establish economic, social and environmental objectives to guide local governments in working together to realize a healthy and sustainable Central Okanagan. Join us Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., we would like your ideas. Call Allastair Ferguson at 250 542-0027 for address. CNIB SUPPORT GROUP MEETS At the Schubert Centre the fourth Thursday of the month. Speakers and presentations at each meeting. All CNIB members are encouraged to attend. Our meetings are open to the general public as well as our members. If interested in attending please call Gail Pifer at 250-549-8418. Anyone interested in speaking to the group may also contact Gail. CNIB members interested in other forms of support group meetings please call Gail. The CNIB is always looking for new ideas and innovations to enhance our vision. Volunteers are always needed. THE BC CONSERVATIVE PARTY MEETS Feb 24 at the Schubert Centre at 2 p.m. Members and non members welcome. Memberships will be available. Question and answer time will take place. Everyone welcome. VERNON 9/11 TRUTH MEETS the last Thursday of every month to discuss how best to educate others locally about the actual events of 9/11, 2001. For more information contact Mike at 503-1009 or visit www.vernon911truth.org. CANCER RELAXATION SUPPORT GROUP For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information, call A.J. Inkster at 250-307-4410. NORTH OKANAGAN HOME LEARNERS SUPPORT Parents’ meeting is the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., Bean to Cup in the basement. New members welcome. Please call Jill Catlin at 545-2681 for more information.
OUR WORLD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE Meets the last Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. We are a network of concerned citizens in the federal riding of
Okanagan-Shuswap who are willing to put varied amounts of energy into projects to improve the state of the world Call Darren at 275-7420 or see www.votetoday.ca VERNON MS SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place. Call 542-2241 for more information. THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS TCF is a self-help organization for parents who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Meetings are held at 7 p.m., on the last Thursday of the month at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Call Darlene at 558-5026, Natalie at 558-7605.
UPCOMING PLAIN LANGUAGE WRITING WORKSHOP Feb. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Plain language writing is a clear and effective way to communicate to clients/employees/customers. If you write brochures, memos, letters, e-mails, instructions, forms or other types of communications, this workshop is for you! Cost $50 per person. To register: call the Junction Literacy Centre, 250-275-3117 or admin@ junctionliteracy.ca FREE FENCING LESSON Anyone interested in learning to fence, please come in for a free lesson. For more information please visit www.vernonfreestylefencing.com, or call Matt at 250 306 9253 for more details. UKRAINIAN DINNER AT ELKS LODGE Feb. 25 at 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound). Join us at 6 p.m. Homemade Ukrainian dinner; includes Borscht soup, perogies, kolbassa, dessert and coffee. Everyone welcome including children. Cost $8. Mini meat draw and 50/50 following dinner. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Sadok Dancers will perform. THE PALESTINE STUDY GROUP Meets Friday (not our usual Thursday), Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. in the People Place, downstairs, in Room 3. Just turn right when you come down the stairs. We will be watching an interview by Bill Moyers (PBS) of Judge Richard Goldstone, who was asked by the Human Rights Council of the UN to investigate the conduct of both Israel and Hamas during the Israeli assault on the Gaza strip during the Christmas season in 2008-2009. He was to investigate the allegations of war crimes by both the Israeli military and from Hamas. We will also talk briefly about the meaning for Palestine of the recent revolt in Egypt in which the dictator Mubarack was pressured out of office. All welcome. For more information, please call Steve at 545-3202 (mornings and evenings only, please).
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bylaws to protect the foreshore and considering extending the intake. Ways to protect one of the region’s “I know there’s going to be some peomost valuable resources are up for public ple concerned with how those recomdiscussion Thursday. mendations are going to affect them,” said The North Okanagan Regional Clark. District is welcoming public comments “But I think the majority of it is for on the draft source assessment for the the better.” north Kalamalka Lake intake. The recommendations to create a proThe public open house will be held tection zone will be of interest to those at the NORD office, 9848 Aberdeen Rd., in Coldstream since the area is within its Renee Clark from 5 to 8 p.m. with presentations at municipal boundaries. 5:30 and 7 p.m. Just as important are comments from “It’s really important that if people do have con- Vernon residents and businesses plus Areas B and cerns to get their opinions out,” urges Renee Clark, C as many receive their drinking water from this water quality manager. source. Input received from the open house will The report includes the following key recom- be reviewed by the consultant and included in the mendations: applying for a License of Occupation final report as long as it is consistent with existing over the Intake Protection Zone; restoration of science and drinking water protection objectives. Coldstream Creek riparian areas; considering For a link to the full report, visit www.rdno.ca.
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is on tour to alarm residents about the magnitude of the country’s debt. Accompanied by its national debt clock, the CTF visits Vernon Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Polson Park. The stop is part of CTF’s national tour and campaign in support of balanced budgets. The large aluminum clock, which measures six foot six inches high and is 12 feet long ,displays both the per-second increase in public debt and the
per-person figure. A customized trailer has been built for the tour which allows for a rolling display of the clock. “It’s time to wake up,” said CTF federal director Kevin Gaudet. “The last time the federal government ran deficits, they continued unabated for 27 consecutive years. We know from past experience that unless taxpayers demand lawmakers balance budgets, the country will once again spiral into prolonged deficits, a permanent increase in the size of government and higher taxes to pay for it all.”
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Genealogy has boomed in recent years to become the world’s most popular online hobby. Therefore the Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library and the Vernon and District Family History Society have partnered to present sessions and activities for those interested in searching their family history. Free classes will be offered March 12 on Beginning Genealogy on the Internet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Using the Ancestry.com Databases from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pre-register for one or both classes by phone at 250-542-7610, ext. 3 or in-person at the branch’s reference desk. Class size is limited.
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Ever wonder where home buyers come from? Since September 2010, the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) has been collecting information from members with regards to where buyers are coming from – both geographically and demographically. The purpose of collecting this data is to add another element to market knowledge and a better understanding of current trends. The longer record, the more insight the board will have. On average during the past five months, home buyers have been coming from: within the OMREB board area (57.28 per cent); Alberta (14 per cent); Lower Mainland/Vancouver Island (13 per cent); other areas of BC (7.3 per cent); Saskatchewan/ Manitoba (3.78 per cent) ; outside Canada (2.58 per cent); and Eastern Canada/Maritimes (1.88 per cent). January 2011 survey highlights: 31.7 per cent of purchases in the OMREB board area were by move-up buyers, and 27 per cent by first-time buyers, 7.9 per cent single family to strata, 4.8 per cent revenue property, 3.2 per cent recreation property, 3.2 per cent strata to single family, 1.6 per cent to retirement community. The majority of buyers, 29.9 per cent, were two parent families with children, 19.4 per cent of buyers were couples without children, 17.9 per cent were single
“Knowing how many homes are sold is an important part of the picture...” — Brenda Moshansky females, 13.4 per cent single males, and 11.9 per cent empty nesters/ retirees. In terms of financing, 53.8 per cent used conventional mortgage (with more than 20 per cent down), 27.7 per cent were a high ratio mortgage (less than 20 per cent down, and 18.5 per cent paid cash. For January, 64.2 per cent were from within OMREB board area, 13.4 per cent were from Lower Mainland/ Vancouver Island, nine per cent from Alberta, and six per cent from other areas of B.C. Within the region, 56.7 per cent of purchases were in Kelowna/West Kelowna, 10.4 per cent in Vernon/Coldstream, and nine per cent in Salmon Arm. Real estate markets can be driven by local demand, demand stemming from outside the region or province, by international sources, or by a combination of all three. “Knowing how many homes are sold and at what price is an important part of the picture,” said Brenda Moshansky, OMREB president and realtor in the central zone. “However, understanding who your buyers are and where they come from can reveal
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The hit TV show Dragons’ Den is coming to a city near you. The Dragons are on the hunt for the next new invention or million-dollar idea and Kelowna is on their list of audition stops. Open auditions are Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Okanagan School of Business, Centre for Learning (1000 KLO Road, building E). “Dragons’ Den gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls – the Dragons. Successful pitchers will have a chance to earn real investment – from the Dragons’ own pockets,” said Chris Sullivan, production co-ordinator. “This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to come down and pitch their business concept for the chance to appear on national television. We would love to see as many people audition as we can.” The Dragons are looking for the next big thing for season six of the hit series returning this fall on CBC Television. Kelowna is one of 36 stops on the Canadian audition tour. No experience is necessary to audition. Interested entrepreneurs should be prepared to pitch their business in under five minutes. If they can convince the Dragons’ Den production team they are ready for the limelight, they could be invited to face the Dragons when the
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Smart shows super slalom speed Morning Star Staff
Amelia Smart has fancy feet. She skis like the wind, plays soccer and performs jazz, tap and ballet dance. The 13-year-old Vernon Ski Club member worked her golden skis last weekend in the 2011 Kal Tire K1 Western Championships at Silver Star Mountain Resort. More than 160 K1 racers (11 and 12 years old) from B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan competed with Smart striking bronze and silver in Friday’s Giant Slalom races, gold in Saturday’s slalom and silver in Sunday’s Kombi. Smart, a Grade 7 student at Beairsto Elementary, was second overall behind Laura Swaffield of Whistler, helping B.C. win the Provincial Cup. “I was just skiing my best and I was definitely going for it,” Smart told The Morning Star. “The conditions were clear, but windy.” In the GS, Smart clocked in at 50.03 seconds in the morning run for third behind Swaffield and Lauren Balog of Banff and then posted a 53.88 in the afternoon for silver behind Luci Bailey of Banff. B.C. landed on the third podium step when Ella Alfonso of the Big White Racers stopped the clock in 53.96 seconds on the spectacular Milky Way. Said Smart: “I don’t think I had an advantage racing on my home hill because we never really train GS on this run, but my dad’s a (K2) coach (Steve Smart) and that probably helps me a lot – especially when we go free skiing.” On Saturday, Smart was eighth in the first Slalom race, in 38.78, and then earned gold in 39.86, edging Bailey (39.98). Full-sized slalom gates were set for the morning races and the shorter “stubbie” gates challenged racers in the afternoon. “My afternoon race was much better than the morning,” said Smart. “I felt like I could win today if I just tried my best. I told myself ‘I can do it.’ I’m glad I won this afternoon, because with stubbies
sometimes it easy to be disqualified.” The Kombi course, designed by Vernon ski club program director John Armstrong, featured a Disneyland-like series of rollers, banked turns and jumps similar to Skier Cross and Super G. “This Kombi race has raised the bar for how this event should be run. It will be very hard to make it better,” said Raul Anguita, K1 head coach of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. The Kombi event was designed to test the racers’ athleticism, reactions and technical skills. This event had the most athletes who did not finish (DNF) the course. In the ladies race, 14 athletes, including three top seeds, either came out or fell. The course spat out 17 of the male competitors, four from the top seed. Said Chief of Race Garry Van Soest: “The Kombi is what I have been waiting for all weekend.” Smart took silver, in 56.29, behind Swaffield, in 55.38. Simon Bernard of Fernie won the men’s Kombi in 54.02. Tim Harder, head coach of the Vernon K1 team, was high on Smart’s wonderful weekend. “Amelia is a kind, caring individual and a genuine athlete,” said Harder. “She is fast, focused and dedicated to her sport. Look out world...here comes Amelia Smart!” Added Harder: “The terrain was challenging, The race tracks were very fast. The Vernon Ski Club and Silver Star Mountain staff deserve all the credit for our team’s success and participation.” Ryan Moffat of Big White pocketed a pair of silver medals in the GS, while Reece Howden of Apex in Penticton earned a bronze. Howden pulled off a silver in the first Slalom event, while Callum Hicks of Revelstoke won silver in the second race. Howden recorded a bronze in the Kombi and finished runner-up in the top-10 overall behind Bernard. Moffat was sixth.
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Vernon’s Amelia Smart charges down the course at the Kal Tire K1 Western Championships last weekend at Silver Star Mountain Resort.
Vipers rest up before third charge at Fred Page KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff
They have until Tuesday, March 8 to tweak their ineffective powerplay, knock some video-game heads in Call of Duty and catch up on Facebook. Then, the Vernon Vipers can get serious and begin the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. They are, believe it or not, after losing a dozen regulars, just 16 wins away from a third straight berth in the national Royal Bank Cup. However, the Fred Page Cup comes first
and after an 85-point season which saw the Snakes allow a paltry 2.40 goals a game against – second overall behind the Powell River Kings – Vernon will enjoy the 15-day break before thinking about the post-season. The Vipers ended the regular season with a sleepy Sunday matinee 3-0 victory over the Quesnel Millionaires before 2,400 fans at Wesbild Centre. With their third straight Ryan Hadfield Memorial Trophy as conference champions comes a first-round bye. If all three favou-
rites win their series, the Vipers will meet the Westside Warriors, who averaged a leaguehigh 4.10 goals a game. Dylan Walchuk, who drew two assists against the seventh-place Mills, says the Vipers weren’t taking Quesnel lightly. Vernon outshot the Mills 46-19 and missed a dozen glorious scoring chances. It was pretty much river hockey with Viper d-man Ryan Renz taking the game’s only penalty, for hooking. “I think it was big for us to come into this game and not step back and just kind of play
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CITY OF ARMSTRONG OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1667: This bylaw proposes to amend the City of Armstrong Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw 1231, 1996 by changing the land use designation of the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 31, Township 4, K (formerly O) DYD, Plan 25269, located at 2405 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC from Low Density Residential to Multi-Family Residential. ROGER TEPPER PHOTO
Panthers’ Katie Pepper (#16) reaches back to battle for a loose ball in the North Zone Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships Saturday at VSS.
CITY OF ARMSTRONG ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1668: This bylaw proposes to amend the City of Armstrong Zoning Bylaw 1268, 1997 by rezoning the portion of Lot 1, Section 31, Township 4, K (formerly O) DYD, Plan 25269 located at 2405 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, B.C. from Residential Low Density Single Family (R.1) to Residential Apartment and Multi-Family (R.3).
p.m. and the Saints play Valleyview at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, VSS has qualified for the B.C. Junior Girls Championships, March 10-12, in Abbotsford The amendments have been proposed in order to allow the construction of a 4 unit building strata. after finishing second in the Valleys last weekend in Princeton. All persons who believe that VSS bowed 55-43 to No. 3-ranked South their interest in property is Kamloops Titans in the Valley final, a team they had affected by these Bylaws shall lost soundly to all season. be afforded a reasonable “Game MVP Jenna Marrion played great defence opportunity to be heard or to and was able to hold their best player under her present written submissions game average,” said Cats’ coach Mike Bertram. respecting matters contained in Mary Rice finished with 10 points, while Sage the above Bylaws. Blundell bagged seven and Karley Fugel registered seven points, seven boards and six blocks. Quinsy Copies of the proposed Bylaws Leier added five points and seven boards. Rice and may be inspected at the of¿ce Leier were named Valley all-stars. of the City of Armstrong through “Mary Rice really stepped up and led this team to Monday, February 28, 2011, this weekend and easily could have been the tournabetween the hours of 8:30 a.m. ment MVP,” said Bertram. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through The Panthers opened by stuffing the Rutland Friday, excluding statutory Voodoos 57-33 with Leier pocketing 19 points and holidays. eight boards and game MVP Rice finishing with 13. In the semifinals, the Cats battled a large fan base No submissions to Council will be received following conclusion of cheering for the favoured home side but prevailed the Public Hearing. 44-26. Patti Ferguson, CMC “Again the defence was the key. Princeton has Administrator two provincial-level players and we held them in check. Karley Fugel and Quinsy Leier did a great job against their 6-foot-3 post not letting her get much going and holding her to 10 points.” Rice almost had a Time: 8 am to 5 pm quadruple-double, scorWhen: Starting February 18 to March 31, 2011 ing 11 points and adding seven rebounds, eight We will be making electrical system improvements in the Vernon downtown core, assists and steals. Leier had 13 points and seven Spallumcheen, Falkland and Westside Road areas. To ensure the safety of our work boards while game MVP crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately one hour Fugel collected six points intervals between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm. These outages will affect small groups of and 15 boards. customers at a time. The areas affected are the Vernon downtown core from 25 Avenue Fulton finished fourth, going 2-2 with to 43 Avenue and from 29th Street to 35th Street. Spallumcheen–Falkland area on a 50-25 win over the Otter Lake Road and Larkin Road and Hwy 97 from Westside Road to Silvernails Road, Similkameen Sparks of including all side Roads. Westside Road from Highway 97 up to Westshore Estates. Keremeos and a 47-38 victory over St. Ann’s Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, Crusaders of Kamloops. Sam Ferreir (18), game and will restore service as safely and efficiently as possible. MVP Hana Ouchi (14) and Danielle Olson Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or (8) led Fulton past bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON Keremeos. (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information. Ferreir fired 25 points
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versus the Crusaders, while Ouchi scored 13 and game MVP Olson had four.
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Harris holds Vernon attackers in check Continued from A24 Mills’ rookie goalie Adam Harris was brilliant at times as the Vipers drove the net all afternoon. Walchuk said the Vipers made Harris look good on some plays, while getting stoned on others. “It was a little bit of both. I know I should have had at least two or three and he made a couple of good saves on me so congrats to him. He played solid for them.” Power forward Michael Zalewski, who missed his 14th straight game with a concussion, will hopefully be back for the playoffs since the Vipers, who have lacked finish all year, need another bonafide sniper for postseason glory. “I think we can use the break,” said Walchuk. “We have a few guys sick and I think it’s a huge advantage, actually. It will just give us extra gas for the playoffs. It’ll pay off in the third, fourth round as we go deeper.” Vipers’ veteran d-man Stevie Weinstein was quick to support the first-round bye. “I think, obviously, it’s worked the last few years and we’ve got some guys injured, banged up and sick so it will give us a lot of time for those guys to get healed.” Weinstein says the break will especially boost the Vipers in the early rounds when they tangle with teams who have already been to war once. The Vipers, who had just two players with 20-plus goals, went to overtime a leaguehigh 20 times which has Hot Stove Leaguers wondering if their lack of depth up front will
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Viper Forward Bryce Kakoske (left) cuts past Quesnel Millionaires’ Chris Kerr during the Vipers' final regular-season BCHL game Sunday at Wesbild Centre. The Snakes won 3-0. betray them in the playoffs. “We have the lowest goals against in our Conference and a lot of people doubted us at the beginning of the year but we just stuck to the system and we got it done,” said Weinstein. The seriously goal-challenged Millionaires, who earned just 13 wins yet made the play-
offs, where they face the Penticton Vees in round one, only had two or three real scoring chances on their former net detective Kirby Halcrow on Sunday. “Obviously, we wanted to get a good jump into the playoffs and we would have liked to get a win here,” said Mills’ classy captain Skyler Smutek of Seattle. “Unfortunately, we
weren’t able to do that. It’s pretty light in the dressing room right now. We’re excited for the playoffs. We felt we worked hard all year and totally deserve to be there. Our focus is next week on our next opponent.” Smutek, who smiled when reminded about how the Mills and Halcrow pushed the Vipers to six games in round two last year, likes Vernon’s chances this year. “They stole him (Halcrow) from us so that’s one thing. Obviously, they’re not as potent on offence but they’re still a great team and it’s still real hard to play against them. Even when you make mistakes, now they’ve got Halcrow sitting back there to help them out so it makes them that much better.” SNAKE BITES: Mills’ G Byrton Udy, obtained in the Halcrow trade, sat out with a concussion he suffered Friday night in Westside when the Mills lost 6-0...D Stefan Gonzales of the Mills required 11 stitches to repair a wound near his mouth after a puck came up off a stick in front of the Mills’ net, in the third period...The Vipers finished second overall, followed by the Vees and Salmon Arm SilverBacks, 10-5 losers Sunday in Coquitlam...The Spruce Grove Saints of the Alberta league finished as the No. 1 team in the CJAHL, at 48-8-0-4. The Kings are ranked second and the Vipers ninth. Merritt Centennials’ G Tyler Steel, of Vernon, has been added to the WHL Calgary Hitmen 50-man protected list. Steel went 7-16 with a 3.49 GAA as a rookie.
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Varmits invade Calgary tourney Morning Star Staff
Those early Saturday morning practices seem to have paid off for the Vernon Varmits. The 11-player all-star team – Emma Carter, Shelby Conner, Alex Drury, Ava Haldane, Evangeline Koshure, Alyssa Racine, Madeline Percy, Caleb Pope, Kendra Osafie, Saige Woodliffe and netminder Czarina Wisse – won a pair of games at an elite level Petite ringette tournament last weekend in Calgary. The Varmits, coached by Warren Carter, Steve Backer, Dean Ostafie, Valerie Percy, Ron Racine and Ryan Willaimson, overcame pre-game jitters to stuff the host Cal East Intense 11-8. They recorded their other win later that day, outlasting the Edmonton Eclipse 7-5. Vernon fell 5-2 to the undefeated Lacombe One-Tooth to finish second in their pool. In semifinal action Sunday morning, Vernon bowed 9-5 to the St. Albert Zap in another hard-fought game. The Jacura Trucking Storm earned a berth in provincials with a pair of Junior A wins last weekend. Saturday, the Storm doubled host Kelowna 6-3 at the Capital News Centre. Down two goals early, the Storm replied with goals from Danielle Butler and Erin Banning, assists to Whitney Jacura and Terri-Lynn Blatney. Trailing again in the second half, Shelby Fisher picked up a pass from Danielle Butler and buried a shot to equalize. Solid goaltending from Jenny Stevenson and strong defence from Kendra Racine, Briana Ostafie, Fisher and Brianna Thalheimer stifled the Kelowna offence. Banning, with her second of the game, Amy Wuensche and Jacura, on a beautiful pass from Nicole Williams, completed the scoring. Vernon kept rolling with just nine skaters in a 3-1 win over Westside Sunday at PV. The Storm brewed up three firsthalf goals by Jacura, Racine and Ostafie, assisted by Blatney and Fisher. In Junior B play, the Vernon Sunshine Auto Body Titans fell 7-5 to the Penticton #2 Saturday at Priest Valley Arena. The Titans got deuces from Megan Vadnais and Danielle Jackson, with Dayna Hanley and Kate Alexander recording singles. Amie McKinney was solid in net. Kelsey Paulin, Vadnais and Alexander netted assists. The Titans rebounded on the road Sunday by pounding Penticton #1 11-1.
Pacing the Vernon attack were Alexander and Vadnais, each with hat tricks. Hailey Correale netted 2+5, with other goals from Paige Webster, Gabrielle Nicol and Hanley. Dinushi Fernando, Webster, Hanley and Alexander earned assists in support of nemtinder Morgan Vanderzwan, who was outstanding in net. The TORL Belle AA team used a pair of goals from Karli Mazu to brush back the Kelowna Open team 3-2 Sunday in Salmon Arm. Delanie Tholakson had TORL’s other goal, with assists to Summer Jespersen (2), Lisa Weatherill and Gabby Maduck. Kirsten Wiltshire put up a wall in net, while Kirsten Moore, Lindsay MacLeod, and Paige Castle provided solid defence. TORL head to provincials in Houston, starting March 3. With just seven players, the DCT Chambers Petite Voltage relied on some Novice call-up assistance Julie Francis, Kinsey Corday (1A), Kayla Spillett and Kalen Webster as they skated to a 10-5 loss to host Shuswap last weekend. DCT’s Miranda Chapple was unstoppable with four goals and Delaney Tetrault chipped in with a single. Assists went to Chelsea McNabb and Stephanie Backer. The Voltage kept the score close until the latter stages of the game. In other Petite play, the Vernon Advertising Works Dinos fell 9-4 to Kelowna #1 Sunday at PV Arena Cassidy Marshall led the Dinos with 2+1, while Ava Cornell and Marika Munroe fired singles, with assists to Madison Fox and Chelsea Marshall. Vernon Mark’s Heavy Haul fell in a pair of one-goal Tween B playoff games against Kelowna last weekend. In the first game, Bailey Williamson scored off an assist from Maddie Powls. Teigan Moore also scored, assisted by Brenna Beck, in a 3-2 loss. In the second game, Hannah Popilchak, assisted by Powls, and Powls, assisted by Megan Barss, in a similar 3-2 result. Outstanding defensive efforts by Brooke Buller and Grace Cornell helped the North Enderby Timber Lightning earn a 9-4 Novice win over the Kelowna Ice Breakers Saturday. Carly Newman and Hailey Quiring powered the Bolts’ attack with three goals apiece. Also finding the back of the net were Mackenzie Munroe, with a pair, and Rylie Marchand. Giselle Torres provided two assists, while Maria Alexis and Levi Knopf also had helpers in front of netminder Kyra Olsen.
CALENDAR THURSDAY HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS – Valley Senior AA girls playdowns: VSS vs Valleyview, 2 p.m.; Kal vs Princess Margaret, 3:45.; Sa-Hali vs George Elliot, 5:30; Oliver vs Fulton, 7:15, @ VSS. HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS – Valley Senior AA boys playdowns: Sa-Hali vs Summerland, 3:30 p.m.; Fulton vs Princess Margaret, 5:15; PVSS vs Valleyview; Oliver vs Kal, 8:45 p.m. @ PVSS.
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Blazers torch Renegades Morning Star Staff
The Kamloops Jardine Blazers are favoured to win the B.C. Bantam Tier 1 hockey championships and challenge hard for the Western Canada title. The Blazers, who won the Okanagan Mainline League at 13-1-1, started their playoff run by sweeping the Vernon Source For Sports Renegades 9-1 and 10-2 last weekend. The Blazers unleashed 140 shots in the series while giving up just 15 in both games. Crafty 5-foot-5, 125-pound centre Chad Butcher led the Blazers with 5+2 in the semifinal series, while Ryan Gropp had 3+3. Butcher sparked Kamloops to the provincial Pee Wee Tier 1 title last year. In Saturday’s opener in Kamloops, Mitchell Lukacs scored for Vernon, who finished last at 1-12-2 during an injury-riddled regular season before beating Penticton in first-round playoff action. Austin Goss was in net. Logan Geefs and Blaine Caton scored in Game 2 Sunday afternoon at Civic Arena. Tyler Landry went 50 minutes in net before giving way to Goss. Dylan Blazek went the distance in net and Josh Bridge scored late in the second period as the H&L Glass Wolfpack shaded the Kelowna Lakers 1-0 in Senior Atom Developmental league play Saturday in Rutland. Joe Eggert drew the assist on Bridge’s goal as the Pack beat the Lakers for the first time this season. Vernon got a stellar showing from defencemen Connor Powell, Drayden Dougan and Cameron Moger, and great hustle from Devin Pimm, as they finished the regular season at 9-7-2, good for fourth spot in their division. Kelowna placed second at 11-5-2. The Wolfpack open a Kelowna tournament Friday afternoon against the Kamloops Ice Ducks.
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Renegade netminder Tyler Landry covers the short side as Cole Woodliffe cuts off the Blazers’ Matthew Murray in Bantam Tier 1 hockey action Sunday at Civic Arena. The Senior Atom playoffs go March 4-6 in Salmon Arm. The North Okanagan Knights defeated the Merritt Centennials 8-7 to clinch the regular season title for the Senior Atom Development Tier 2 Michie Conference at 12-1-2. Matthew Dolinar led the Knights with 3+2, while Wesley Graves added 2+2. Other goals came from Bryan Brew, Michael Kormany and Austin Clarke. Mitchell Brown chipped in with four assists while Jake Crandlemire, Damian Coljee-Fehr and Korden Haller also drew helpers. Head coach Tony Dolinar noted this was a rebuilding year for the Knights, who won the Okanagan title last season. “With only five returning players, we really needed to develop the younger players,” said Dolinar. “The players have played some top teams in the other division throughout the year and have really been forced to step up their play which has helped us in the regular season.” On Sunday, the Knights lost 10-5 to the Westside Warriors in exhibition play. Dolinar (3), Kormany and Crandlemire scored for the Knights while Graves and Brown each added two assists.
Knights fall to Grizz in first round Morning Star Staff
The North Okanagan Knights’ hopes for a first-round playoff upset ended Sunday night in Revelstoke. Facing the host Grizzlies at the Forum, the Knights fell 6-3 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven Kootenay International Junior Hockey League series. The Grizz overcame an early two-goal deficit with four unanswered goals to advance to the second round. They will have home-ice advantage against the Kamloops Storm in the Okanagan Conference semifinals, starting Thursday at the Forum. After his debut season behind the Knights’ bench, head coach Sylvain Leone said the last year has been one of change and adjustment throughout the organization. Four of the seven staff positions had to be filled after its expansion season. “It was a fresh start this year. It was a chance to put our stamp on the team,” he said. Leone is already recruiting for the 2011-12 season, and plans to hold a spring camp in either late April or early May. He estimates the Knights could potentially have 10-12 returning players for next season, but added he would like to add some new blood in the lineup. “Although we’re pleased with how it went, we’re looking forward to bringing in a fresh class of players,” he said. Mateja Kelo and Colin Minardi, on the powerplay, got North Okanagan off to an ideal road start Sunday with goals in the first six minutes. “We finally got the start we wanted,” said Leone. “We spotted them two-goal leads in our other games.” The Grizz responded later in the first on goals by Brandon Perger and Brad Friedrich, who scored with
12 seconds to play in the period. Dylan Rota and T.J. Christensen staked Revelstoke to a 4-2 lead before third star Zachary Lindsay replied for the Knights on a penalty shot with 4:05 remaining in the second. Revelstoke iced the game with a Brendan Urban powerplay goal at 2:29, followed by an empty-netter from first star Braeden Monk in the final minute. North Okanagan netminder Chris Solecki faced 49 shots while Revelstoke keeper Tory Caldwell made 17 stops.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder Sir Winston Churchill said, “It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time.” That does not apply to bridge, where you must look ahead more than one trick at a time. We have been looking at opener’s help-suit game-tries. Can responder make one? Yes -- look at today’s deal. South has an unpredictable hand -- those red-suit queens might or might not be worth something. So, on the second round, he makes a three-diamond help-suit game-try. Since North has only one diamond loser, three aces and four spades, he happily jumps to game.
(With two diamond losers, North would bid three spades if he did not like his hand, or four spades if he did. With three diamond losers, North would sign off in three spades.) Since South has three red-suit losers (two hearts and one diamond), he must play the trump suit without loss. West leads the heart jack. East overtakes with his king and cashes the ace. If East continues with a third heart, declarer ruffs with his spade eight, nine or queen. When West doesn’t overruff with the king, it should be easy for South to lead a spade to dummy’s ace. There is no point taking a finesse he knows will lose. But even if East, sensing
the situation, subtly shifts to the diamond jack, then when West covers declarer’s queen with his king, East is again marked with the spade king; otherwise, his overcall would be very thin. Also, South should be suspicious of East’s failure to play a third heart.
This column is directed to young people and their parents. Two good reasons to file a tax return for the 2010 year: GST credits and BC Sales Tax Credit. GST credits are paid quarterly - July, October, January and April, following the end of the current taxation year. Anyone turning 19 years of age will start receiving their GST cheque the first quarter after their birthdate, but only if they filed a tax return when they were 18. For example, if you turn 19 in August 2011 you will start to receive GST credits in October 2011 if you filed a 2010 tax return. The BC Tax Credit of $75 for 2010 tax year, will now be administered by the GST department and added to the clients GST payments. If you have a T4 from employment, as a student, you stand a good chance of getting a refund of taxes paid. Don’t disregard your T4 – if you are in doubt as to whether you should file or not come in and talk to one of our tax specialists free of charge and you might be pleasantly surprised.
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Kimball, Eva
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Eva passed away peacefully at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Sunday, February 20th, 2011. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: daughters, Evelyn Fargher (Kari Ukkonen) of Vernon, Elaine Methot (Craig Monley) of Kelowna, and son, Darryl (Chikki) Kimball of Kamloops; six grandchildren: MaƩhew (Kim) Fargher, Ashley (Colin) Fargher, Haylee (Joey) Methot, Courtney and Theresa (Mike) Kimball and Katelyn (Seth) Anderson; one great grandson, Mateus Silva – Kimball; numerous nieces and nephews. Eva was predeceased by her husband, Dick, of 60 years in October 14th, 2006. A celebraƟon of Eva’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 1512-38th Avenue, Vernon, BC. In lieu of Ňowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contribuƟons in memory of Eva may do so to the Kidney FoundaƟon of Canada, 1600-6th Ave. W Suite 320, Vancouver, BC V6J 9Z9 or to a charity of personal choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
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DAVID CARROLL It is with great sadness we announce the death of our father. David Carroll was born in Toronto Ontario on July 28, 1926 along with his twin brother Donald. His parents, Joseph and Evelyn Carroll later had his sister Olive. After High School Dave joined the Army and was stationed in Vernon, B.C. where he met his wife Hazel (McMullen) Carroll. They married in Toronto. He eventually settled in a job with United Airlines and lived in Bakers¿eld Ca, Vancouver and Richmond B.C. After his retirement Dave and Hazel moved to Lumby B.C. When his wife became ill and had to be moved to a care home Dave sold his home in Lumby and moved to Sidney B.C. where he lived until he passed away on February 15. Dave was very active in the Royal Canadian Legion, the Army Navy and Airforce Veteran’s Club, an avid supporter of the SPCA and a life-long fan of the Chicago Cubs. He is survived by his daughter Lynn (Ron) Radbourne of Victoria, grandchildren Lisa, Shelia Carroll-Ann, Wendy and Sarah, and by his son Dan Storms of Lumby and grandchildren Sharon&Sarah and Kevin. Dave had many friends and relatives who will miss him. Dave’s family would like to thank the residents and staff of Beechwood and Victoria General Hospital for their care and support. Service First Memorial Funeral Services 1155 Fort St. Victoria BC V8V 3K9 Wednesday February 23, 2011 at 1 PM
Balfour, Marie Margaret It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Margaret Balfour in Vernon on Thursday, February 17th 2011. Prayers for Margaret will be held on Friday, February 25th at 7pm at St. James Catholic Church. A funeral mass will take place Saturday, February 26th at 11am.
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SAHLIN, Gordon Born in Kimberley, B.C. on February 4, 1936, Gordon Knute Sahlin, of Kelowna passed away of natural causes on February 14, 2011 doing what he loved most -- skiing the slopes of Big White. He was an avid skier and outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing the beauty of nature with everyone. He began a teaching career in Prince George where he taught for ten years, followed by twenty years at Kelowna Secondary School. Throughout his career he shared his love of woodworking and carpentry with thousands of students. Equally passionate about his racquetball and dance clubs, Gordie touched the lives of many and will not be forgotten. Loved and admired, Gordie’s optimism and enthusiasm for life will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. At Gordie’s wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 27 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Dakoda’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1574 Harvey (east of Burtch Road). In lieu of Àowers, Gordie wanted donations to be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America on behalf of his daughter, Renae, who currently resides in Kansas and has struggled with Crohn’s since childhood. Donations in Gordon Sahlin’s memory can be made at his Celebration of Life, or through the website, www.ccfa.org. Gordie…you will be truly missed but we know you are now basking in the glory of your own “29 hand.” Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.
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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
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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 DRIVERS/OWNER operators wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit: www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 ext. 8173 STAR FLEET TRUCKING HIRING! DRIVERS, FAMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-Ton pickup trucks to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers throughout Canada. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Pref. commercial Lic. or 3 yrs towing exp. Top Pay! Call Craig 1877-890-4523. www.starfleettrucking.com
Education/Trade Schools AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 LEARN FROM home. Earn from home. CanScribe Career College offers courses in medical transcription and computers. Great work at-home opportunities. Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com
When replying to Box #’s c/o The Morning Star, please do not e-mail your resumes. They must be either dropped off or mailed to: 4407 - 25th Ave., Vernon V1T 1P5
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour to $38/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
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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.
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We are looking for a 3rd or 4th year auto technician to join our team. We offer great benefits and competitive wage. Must be a team player. Please drop off resume in person, attention Dawn! No phone calls please. On the Automile VERNON KIA beside Art Knapp
RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDE/GROUP HOME COUNSELLOR IN VERNON AND ARMSTRONG Casual/On Call (must be willing to work evenings and weekends) Qualifications - Special Needs Worker Certificate or Extended Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Certificate or Care Aid Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate, First Aid and Unrestricted BC Class 4 Drivers License. Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment.
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FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS 58th Avenue Location Apply in person at 2601-58th Avenue, Vernon CERTIFIED/JOURNEYMAN Body-tech required for well established Vernon Body Shop. Will consider 4th year apprentice (depending on exp.) Quality Workmanship a must. Apply by email: manfredsautobody@shaw.ca Or fax resume: 250-549-1421
Start rate per hour - $15.23 per hour + benefits Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to: Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 E-mail: kindale@kindale.net Fax: 250-546-3053 PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS Wages per BCGEU Agreement
Highland Valley Copper, Canada’s largest open pit copper mine is now accepting resumes for
Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics The successful candidates must possess an Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic or an Interprovincial Truck & Transport mechanic (Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic) trade qualification. A valid driver’s license is required. Experience with Caterpillar equipment, hydraulic systems, and electrical diagnostics would be an asset. Shift work is required. Highland Valley Copper is located in central British Columbia, approximately 75 kilometers southwest of Kamloops. We provide an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please attach a copy of your Canadian Interprovincial Journeyperson certification to your resume and submit to: Human Resources Highland Valley Copper PO Box 1500 Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 Fax (250) 523-3367 or Email: hvc-hr@teck.com (in MS Word Format) Deadline: April 30, 2011 We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR Whitevalley Community Resource Centre requires a Youth Program Coordinator to encourage and support youth involvement with “community” projects and activities. $14 – 15 per hour depending on experience. Submit resumes by March 4 at noon. For more information, please visit our web site at www.whitevalley.ca Blueridge Landscaping & Maintenance is seeking a skilled individual to perform the responsibilities of Assistant Cemetery Caretaker; The successful candidate will be resourceful, dependable, committed to quality and selfmotivated. This is a job that requires skill and compassion and offers long term opportunity for the right person; Skill at operating a rubber tire backhoe and small landscape maintenance equipment is an asset but we will train a willing person; competitive wage and opportunity for advancement await the successful candidate. Resumes accepted at Pleasant Valley Cemetery or by email to info@blueridgelandscaping.ca; Interviews in early March; work begins in April.
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24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Thompson Community Services and Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. are jointly seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental and physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and experience either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing included with excellent compensation package. For further information contact Denny Delaney @ 250-747-4500 ext. 5 or forward resume to: Kristine DeMonte at kdemonte@tcsinfo.ca or mail to: 102-1450 Pearson Place, Kamloops, BC, V1S 1J9 or fax to 250-372-7544. Please respond by March 4, 2011
Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens, Estate Administrator (28 years experience) at 250-503-5300 today, To set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9A2 Chef wanted. Living in Armstrong area would be an asset. Fax resume to: 250-546-8039 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 EXPERIENCED Esthetician/ Nail Tech req for Just for You Spa & Salon. Please Apply in person w/resume to 301 2520 53rd Avenue, Vernon. FT Qualified ECE/IT wanted in Salmon Arm. Contact: LeighAnne 250-832-5553 or leighanne@ladybuglanding.ca Hair Stylist Wanted - Busy location. Wages- Commission/ hourly rate. 250-550-7181 HD SERVICE Technician. Noble Tractor & Equipment is seeking a Journeyman or 4th yr apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. We are a certified Case IH Agricultural & Light Industrial dealership. Noble Tractor offers a competitive salary with group benefits package. Fax resume to: 250-546-3165, email: nobletractor@telus.net, mail: Noble Tractor & Equip. Ltd, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca
LOOKING for Servers with bartending skills, must have 3 years serving experience. Apply at The Palace 3315 30th Ave. Vernon. PEARLE VISION (Village Green Mall location) Seeking Store Manager. Management experience a must. Drop off resume in person. Seeking Musician 2 hrs Sunday Mornings Vocal (preferred keyboard or guitar) Present Musician will assist with transition. Contact 1-250-833-6005 between 6 & 8pm.
Required for Betts Electric Ltd, Penticton BC. Must have exp in Mining including: WWTP & WTP, Instrumentation, PLC’s, control panels & High Voltage electrical work. FSR - A or B required. F/T with some travel. Wage & Benefits Negotiable Apply by e-mail to: resume@betts.bc.ca or Fax to: (1) 250-492-3343
Journeymen Electricians & Apprentices Required for Betts Electric in the Oliver area. Start ASAP.
VALLEY PRODUCE PLUS, a food service distribution company, is looking for a delivery driver and Warehouse staff. Delivery drivers must have 5 ton experience, a clean drivers abstract and able to work well on their own. Wage is $12/hr. Warehouse workers must have a drivers licence and be willing to do shift work. Wage is $12/hr. Qualified individuals are asked to submit their resume to: Keith Hamer #9 2440B 14th Avenue or email to: valleyproduceplus@live.com
LMS REINFORCING Steel Group hiring infrastructure rebar placers for projects across Western Canada. Experience preferred, not mandatory. Long term full-time employment, competitive wage and benefits. Please fill out an on line application at: www.lmsgroup.ca
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BANNISTER GM requires journeyman automotive and collision technicians. Situated at the foothills of the Rockies, 1.5 hours to Edmonton or Jasper, Edson offers outdoor enthusiasts a great living opportunity. Signing bonuses, moving allowances and top pay for the right candidate. Contact: dean@bannisteredson.com
Competitive Wage & Benefits. Please apply to: resume@betts.bc.ca or Fax: (1)-250-492-3343
GERMAN TRAINED FARRIER available for work. For more information visit: www.farrier-hennig.com
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MASTER HANDYMAN, 35 YRS EXP. RENO’S AND PAINTING. Repair, remove & replace. WILF 250-938-9392.
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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 906 - Granville Ave & George St Available now EAST HILL AREA RT 82 - 27 Cres & 18 St Available ASAP BX AREA RT 41 - 39 Ave. & Windsor Place Available Mar 2 RT 73 25 St & 39 Ave. Available Mar 18 ALEXIS PARK RT 31 - 40 Ave. & 35 Street Available ASAP
contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
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Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M You WILL be noticed
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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
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And Handyman Services
• Bathroom Reno’s • Ceramic Tiles • Finishing/Mouldings • Electrical • Interior/Exterior Painting • Plumbing
Call Don: 250-309-6070
HANDS Renovations & Repairs
Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Residential Snow Removal
Meridian Commercial Cleaning
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TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS CARPENTRY 16 PLUMBING Years Experience
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House Cleaning Available
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• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
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Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
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New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
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Dave - (250) 309 0206
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SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
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ELECTRICAL ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
Services
Alterations/ Dressmaking FOR YOUR alteration needs Call Kathy - 250-541-0227. Reasonable Rates, Quality Work!
Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member
DAVIES DRYWALL
All Your Drywalling Needs
CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping Will organize your paperwork & prepare financial statements. A/R, A/P, HST, payroll. Shoeboxes welcome. Diane 250-542-1306.
Cleaning Services Higher Standards Home Cleaning, done to your expectations. Alice 250-558-0840. Residential Cleaning Providing: Thorough, Consistent and Reliable Professional Service for over 10 years. References Available. 778-475-3315
Computer Services NORVAL COMPUTER (formerly Computers Plus) OPENING SPECIAL $40 / hour!!! 614-Cliff Ave. ENDERBY, BC Call 250-938-0512 norvalcomputer@gmail.com
Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS GRANITE BLOWOUT SALE GRANITE SUPER SALE! 150 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit / age / income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
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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Electrical
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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.
REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
Excavating & Drainage
$500 LOAN, no credit refused. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1-877776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. 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
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989. Confidential, fast, affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment, travel and freedom. Call for your free information booklet. 1-8-NOWPARDON (1 866-972-7366). www.PardonServicesCanada.com
ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury? MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims! 24hrs.1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation
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
25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387
Pets BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 7th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 WOLF HYBRID Cubs res. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels
Rubbish Removal
www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449
Pets & Livestock
Boarding Horse pasture, shelter, tack barn, near R. Club, Coldstream. May 1. (604)925-4214
Feed & Hay 1st crop alfalfa mix round bales, no rain, barn stored, 250-547-6584 2nd cut grass hay, small square bales, $7/bale. 250838-6725 800lb round bales, alfalfa grass, 1st crop, $50/bale. Grinrod. 250-309-1420. Free manure, you pay for trucking. Bark mulch & sawdust for sale. 250-804-6720 Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Organic hay (Alfalfa & Brome) extremely high quality. $8.00 bale. 250-503-7889. Very good quality haylage, no rain, 3 times wrapped, $45/bale. Call (250)838-7932
Pets Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Phone (250) 545-7535 www.vernonanimalcare.com
Post Pounding & Excavating. Cheap rates. No transport fee. 250-308-5403.
Computer Services
Computer Services
MicroSolve Computer Solutions
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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
Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
Moving & Storage
Adorable Lab puppies, innoc. $500. Yorky/Shi. Family raised Fun fun! $350. 250-547-9224 Havenese pups and Bichon pups. Micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, great dispotions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923.
Fencing
CARWAY STUCCO
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
ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
TELFORD CONTRACTING, Excavation? We can help! Utiliti, site prep, certified septic installations, retainment walls. Professional and quality work. Call 250-838-2562 or email ctelf@telus.net
BOOKKEEPING
STUCCO
542-8620
Merchandise for Sale
Bookkeeping Services - 6 Yrs Experience - Monthly Accounting - GST, PST, Payroll & Tax Returns - Financial Statements
Firewood/Fuel 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.
Appliances
Furniture Broyhil Settee, green & rose stripes. $300. (250)542-9166
BIG M Auction Sale Saturday Feb 26, 12 noon at 5765 Falkland Rd, Falkland. Saddles & tack, horse equipment, tools, antiques, giftware and misc. Already consigned, new tack - large amounts, saddles, harness & collars, hip bells and scotch tops. Large cast school bell, wood stove, platform scale, treadle sewing machine, jukebox, crocks, cream cans, tools and much more. Consignments wanted. 25% commission. No buyers fee. For more information call 250-379-2078 or 604850-4238. Visa, Mastercard & Interac
Firearms
Specializing in Small Businesses
Call Pat 549.6745
#1 Choice, washer & dryer $250, fridge’s $150, ranges $100, great selection, Stuart 250-549-6545 GE 30” electric range, coil burners, self clean oven, good cond. $75. 250-545-3026 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781. Maytag 2006 washer & 2007 dryer $300. Hot tub $950. All very good cond. 250-548-0088 WHIRLPOOL white washer/ dryer. Works like new. $155 for set. 250-999-9699, 250307-5261
Auctions
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Like new blue recliner, $35. New baby crib w/mattress, crib sheets & bumper pads, $60. 250-999-9699, 250-307-5261 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 Oak Paluser 4 piece double bedroom suite. $400. (250)542-9166 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
Heavy Duty Machinery 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 ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-449-1321.
CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curleybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991.
Livestock
Livestock
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
250-545-8294
Medical Supplies
Misc. for Sale
SHOPRIDER scooters & power chairs, lift chairs, walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, 250-5423745, 1-888-542-3745
100% GUARANTEED Omaha Steaks - SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-thedoor delivery in a reusable cooler.
Auctions
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
HORSE AND TACK SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 5 TACK: 10:00am • HORSES: 2:00pm FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT
250-546-9420 903 Hwy. 97A, Armstrong, B.C.
Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
Selling by auction is the most competitive and effective way of marketing new or used merchandise, everything from household items to complete estate and warehouse dispersals. Let our staff with over 47 years of experience help you market your goods the auction way. Hauling is also available.
NEXT REGULAR SALE HORSE & TACK SALE SAT. MAR 5 THURS., FEBRUARY 24 TACK: 10AM • HORSES: 2PM www.valleyauction.ca or call us at 250-546-9420 903 Hwy. 97A, Armstrong, B.C.
Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca
s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY FEB. 23 • 6:00 P.M.
AUCTION
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT RCMP RECOVERED ITEMS & ESTATE AUCTION
3 Pc Retro Sectional Sofa, Maple Dining Table & 6 Chairs, New Queen Mattress & Box Spring, Antique Dining Table, Large China Cabinet, Sofa, Coffee & End Table Set, Oak 2 Drawer Hall Table, Carved Masks, Patio Table & 4 Tall Stools, Wood Dining Table & 8 Chairs, Antique Cabinet Radios, Double Matt & Boxspring, Framed Pictures & Prints, Antique Chairs, Collector Plates, Office Desk & File Cabinets, Mirrors, Wall Units, Upright Deep Freeze, Washer & Dryer, Bar Fridge, TV’s, Ent Unit, Digital Cameras, Jewellery, I-Pod, GPS Navigator, Sat Radio, Plus More.
1984 Ford F150 Pick-up, 10’ Fiberglass Boat DeWalt 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Makita Air Nailer, 1500 Watt Generator, 9” Bandsaw, Elec Boat Winch, Table Saw, Welding Wire, Shindaiwa Gas Lawn Trimmer, Safety Harnesses, Circ Saws, Sawsall, Boat Anchors, Homelite Chain Saw, Fishing Rods, Tree Pruner, New Skiis, Skate Board Decks, Mounted Coyote & Grouse, Exercise Equip Plus More. Restaurant Equip: 2 Door Coldstream Cooler, 4 Bin Elec. Steam Table, Garland Steam Kettle, Meat Slicers, Large SS Wash Table, Deep Fryers, 6’ & 12’ Range Hoods, Plus More.
www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
DODDS AUCTION
250-545-3259
A36 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - The Morning Star
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
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Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
Houses For Sale
WANTED Quality furniture, household
Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
3.69 Acres Home and Shop in Vernon Completely updated home, Detached 1000 sqft Shop with hoist. Great holding property! Call Wade 250-5506364. 6177 Okanagan Ave
appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. We also buy, sell & pick up.
Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259
Ron Marchand
SALMON ARM
250-832-3320
the Video Man
Sporting Goods Bear Super Kodiak 50lbs recurve- bow, right handed, with quiver & arrows and spine tester. Like new. $350 obo. (250)542-7984 after 5pm. Ladies Bite Golf shoes, size 9 $10. 250-545-1200
Stereo / DVD / TV 42” Panasonic HD TV, 1 yr old. like new, $650 obo. (250)260-6621
Garage Sales
MEMORIES ON DVD! Films, slides, photos & video transferred to DVD.
videoman@sunwave.net 1yr playing membership at Vernon Golf & C. C. All privileges w/ regular annual dues. Present member on disability leave . 250-549-2225. 20 minute lay down ESB tanning bed, 24 white lights, (Sunergy). $5,000. OBO. 250308-1037. A FREE telephone service Get your first month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today toll-free 1-866-884-7464. Aloha Laundry Cafe, new coffee bar, all hot drinks, any size, $2 for all of Feb. Fresh brewed every cup. 2800 34 St. A SAFE, proven “restless leg syndrome” and “leg cramps” cure that always gives you instant relief. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660. BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-9816591. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274. www.phonefactory.ca Elna lock Pro 5DC Serger, as new. $250. Exercise bike. $45. 250-542-6198. Garage door, used wooden overhead door, comes complete, 14’ wide x 16’ tall. $500. 250-838-0077 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com NEED BUILDING PLANS New home or renovations. Call Okanagan Blue Print. Plan NOW for SPRING building. 250-558-8791
PRIVATE Collector will buy gold & silver coins! All conditions. Check your safety deposit box! Todd, 250-864-3521 RIGIDFOAM Insulation, 2 x 5 10/ bundle $15ea bundle. Call 250-862-8682, 1660 Cary Rd STEEL BUILDINGS priced to clear - holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about free delivery! Call for quick sale quote and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL BUILDING winter sale... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only. Free shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca. WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 1-888751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING! XL Men’s Down Jacket. Good condition. $25. 250-545-6783 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.
Garage Sales Inside Moving Sale - household items & tools. Feb 26 & 27. 9am-All day. 6872 Pleasant Valley Rd. (250)542-9314
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing, No credit check $0 down - 0 interest. Starting at just $99/mo. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit : www.sunsiteslandrush.com OWN 20 Acres $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner financing. Free Map/Pictures. 1-866-2547755. www.sunsetranches.com OWN 20 acres only $129/mo. ..$295/down near El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Money back guarantee, no credit checks, owner financing, free map/pictures 1-800-3439444 www.20acreranches.com
For Sale By Owner 3/4bd/office potential condo, centrally located, assumable mortgage. D/P. 250-542-0060
Houses For Sale
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
Vernonwww.okhomeseller.com #26513l
Kal Lake view home, Husband Rd, Vernon. 2620 sqft, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, handicapped friendly, suite-able, large RV parking, professional landscaping, large waterfall. $599,000. 250308-9368 or 250-309-4986
Mobile Homes & Parks WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250-814-3788 www.hbmodular.com
Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
Other Areas ALASKA GOLDMINE w/camp/equipment Known resource, large block, over 40 claims! $1.5M Firm. Serious/capable only! By owner dave.fpsak@hotmail.com FPS,P.O. Box 73087, Fai.AK. 99707
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 bedroom Apartment 660 sq. ft. Walk to downtown $ 700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
Large bach apt for rent, hydro not included $475.00. One very small one, hydro incld $450.00. Quiet person only, no pets, parties, drugs! Call to view, 250-558-5020.
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258
$
399,900
Brand new 2200 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.
250-558-4795
Horizon Apartments
MORRIS MANOR 2 bedroom corner suite, 1 large bachelor suite and 1 bedroom available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included.
250-558-9696
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
Columbia Apartments Available March 1 st
250-542-8989
Large One Bedroom Apartment
Westmount Apts 2 Bdrm Apartment Secure Senior Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl. 1 MONTH FREE RENT with 12 month lease agreement.
250-545-7251 250-503-7315 1 BEDROOM GARDEN APT. freshly painted, lam. floors, sliding glass door, fridge, stove, hot water incl. N/P. Excellent management.
$
610. 250-542-7723
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
$
1000 / month
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P.
******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576
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
250-542-1701
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
Townhouses
WANT TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR PROPERTY?
Luxury Living
For more information call
1903 - 31A Street
■ 1 or 2 Bedroom ■ Adult 40+ ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
Maple Ridge Gardens
Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
To view call
250-545-1519 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 apt. adult building, ns, np, large, clean, quiet, incl. air, cable, extra storage, secure scooter & bike storage, RR. 250-545-8985 1BDRM downtown, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800, avail. March 1. (250)260-3196 1-Bed & Bach, bright & clean in a quiet, carefully managed Apartment building on bus route & walk to downtown. incl’s appliances, heat, hot water, cable TV, locker and parking. Also available furnished. N/P, N/S 40+. 250-550-4069 2 BDRM, 1 bath. F/S, D/W & AC. Recent updates, well kept. Family friendly. On site laundry facility. Avail immed. $750. Call 250-549-1679 or 250550-6991. 2-bdrm loft on farm in Mara, utilities included. $650/mo. 250-838-6630. ARMSTRONG: Great looking 2 bdrm apartment suite. N/S, no pets, insuite laundry, dishwasher, $800/mo + utils. Call: (250)546-2871. Bachelor suite with balcony, furn’d or unfurn. Immed. Short or long term. 250-541-0077 BRAND NEW! Large 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO for RENT in Vernon, secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D avail. 2 suites to choose from: $1050 & $1100/month. Please call Melissa at 250-545-2834 & ask about new move in incentives. LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 LUMBY, Shushwap apt, 1 or 2 bdrm, newly upgraded. Heat & cable incl. Coin wash laundry. Mature people pref. N/p, Refs Req. 250-545-8583, 307-4343 Modern 2 bed, 1 bath apartment. D/w, a/c, $850/mo incl sat tv. Avail. furnished. Seeking long-term tenant. 250-3625468. Near Walmart, furnished studio apt. upstairs, w/office space downstairs, ns, np, RR, $750/mo. 250-308-2412 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 Newer 2bd/2bth, appl. incl., mature person, ns/np, ref $900 +util. avail. imm.250-558-4214 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate, Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. 250-308-9299
Townhouses
ESTATE – MUST SELL!!
(Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale)
ONE MONTH FREE RENT
1bdrm, 1bdrm + den,on site managers, f/s, d/w,a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented on 2 acres of park like setting, n/p, n/s. 250545-5773 or 250-550-0243.
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 SPACIOUS DELUXE 2BDRM, must be seen! $950/mo. 250542-5659.
Apartment Furnished 2bdrm, fully furnished & equipped, updated, Silver Star chalet, April 1st-Oct 31.$990 incl all util.ianaheath@yahoo.ca
Commercial/ Industrial FREE RENT! 2 months free w/signing of 3yr rental lease. UP to 4000sq.ft. high exposure retail/commercial space. 250-558-1166. 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.
Cottages / Cabins Lavington/Coldstream area 2bdrm cottage, fully reno’d, f/s, w/d, full cable & util. incl. ns/np, single $800/mo, couple $900. DD & RR. 250-503-2546
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 BEDROOM th
3608 - 25 Avenue, Vernon $845/month + utilities W/D, Fridge & Stove Included No Pets • No Smoking Available February 1st Separate Entrance • Private Yard
250-558-9696
½ DUPLEX FOR RENT Great area, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, $915 plus 2/3 utility, N/S, N/P, references
250-550-0234
Homes for Rent
Duplex / 4 Plex 1bdrm on Kal Lake, adult oriented, N/S N/P avail immed, $1500/mo. 250-545-8914 2bdrm 1606 45 St. f/s, w/d included, upper, storage, n/p, $850. Mar. 1. 250-549-9499 2bdrm large quiet 4plex, w/d hook up, cat ok, no dogs, $795/mo. util/incl. 250-5424310, 250-308-9738 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. 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 4BDRM, +den, 2 full baths, fenced yard, DW, WD, near Fulton, cul-de-sac, single garage, NS/NP, $1250/mo +util. 250-308-1148, 250-503-7273 Affordable 2bdrm lower suite, w/d, n/p, $800/mo. incl/util. 250-549-8463 Mission Hill 2bdrm lower, $800. Avail.Mar 1, UTIL/INCL, N/S, N/P, W/D. 250-306-6996 UPPER- Swan Lake area, very clean, 3bdrm, 2bath, garage, incl. appl’s, $1100 +util. ns, np. ref’s. April 1. 250-542-3610 LOWER-new daylight 2bdrm, 1bath, incl. appl’s, good prkg, $875 +util. ns, np, ref’s, avail. immed. 250-542-3610
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm, f/s, n/s, cat ok, 15/20 min. to Armstrong/Vernon $800/mo. 250-379-2665. 2bdrm reno’d, f/s, laundry h/u, Mar. 1 $800 + util. 6151 Old Kamloops Rd. 250-542-7179 IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, n/p, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044
Homes for Rent EAST HILL - 5 bdrm house avail immed, 3 upper + 2 lower, inlaw suite + separate entrance, fenced garden, 2 parking spaces. $1550 + utils. Call 604-688-0830 montizambert@telus.net 1bdrm house on acreage, PVX Rd Armstrong. N/P, N/S, references, D.D., $750/mo + hydro 250-306-0664 2bdrm Kiliney Beach lakeview 1bath, huge lot, Apr. 1. $1050. ref’s a must, 604-596-5645 2BDRM, Lavington, NS/NP, F/S, W/D, avail March 1, $850/mo +util. 250-542-7517.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
*Houses and Furnished Accommodation* 3 bdrm 1.5 bath semi rural home $1000+util 5862 Bella Vista Road incl fr st Avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath downtown house $975+util 3502 30 Str Includes Fr St Avail March 2011 2+1 bdrm 1 bath renovated Harwood house $1050 + util 1608 43rd Ave Incl Fr St Avail Mar CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 • email: d-williams@shaw.ca See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *Apartments * Duplexes * Suites *
2 bdrm 1 bath level entry West Vernon $795+util 3906 27th Ave Incl Fr St avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath furnished 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: d-williams@shaw.ca See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List
www.buyokanagan.com Commercial/ Industrial
at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
Commercial/ Industrial
COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
sales associates average more experience and more sales per agent than their Competitors. There is no substitute for experience. Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025
Rentals
* Retail Commercial and Industrial Space *
Large one level rancher style, 2 bedroom townhome in Skyway Village close to Wal-Mart and Village Green. Very large master suite, 2 full bathrooms, gas fireplace, new furnace and a double garage. Lots of value here. No age restrictions. Quick possession! All offers considered. Asking $269,000. MLS® Call direct 250-308-7134 • Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon
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
CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 email: d-williams@shaw.ca
FREE Rental List
at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - The Morning Star A37
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
Room & Board
Suites, Lower
Suites, Upper
Auto Financing
Trucks & Vans
2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS avail immed., R.R., $875/mo +util. 250-558-8226.
ASSISTED LIVING For Seniors at The Tronson House Gorgeous Lake Views, 5 min. to Kin Beach, On Bus Route Rates Include Laundry and Meals. For More Info Phone Steve @ 250-306-0734
3bdrm, modern, daylight suite. Incl; in-floor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468. Armstrong- 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, util & cable incl. ns/np, sep. entry, f/s, w/d, $750/mo. avail. Mar. 1. 250-546-8260 ARMSTRONG: 1 Bdrm bsmt suite, sep entry, shrd laundry, $700 utils incl. (250)546-3327 ARMSTRONG 1bdrm suite newly reno’d, $625 incl. basic util. + shared laundry. Suits quiet single, N/P N/S, Ref’s. (250)546-9919 Available now bright 2br suite, 6-appl., prkg, NP, NS, $1100 incl/util. except cable & phone & S. Dep. 250-542-9107 Bachelor unit, $550 incl util. furniture & cable. Downtown location. N/S N/P, Avail immed. 250-549-0644 Brand new 1bdrm ground level Foothills, ns, np, f/s, w/d, ref’s $900 util/incl. avail. April 1. 250-549-2626, 250-542-5533 Bright 1bdrm + den, Armstrong great neighbourhood, sep/entry, incl. laundry & util. avail. Apr. 1. $750. 250-540-8524 guenther_rick@yahoo.com Bright 3yr old 2bdrm ste, n/s in/out, n/p, laundry, Middleton $875/mo incl util 250.542.8896 Fully furnished upscale 1bdrm, mature adult, private entry, view, parking, extras. n/s, n/p, DD, $850 incl util 250-558-0374 Immaculate 2bdrm, f/s, w/d, a/c, Alexis Park, n/s, private entry, avail. April 1, $895/mo + 50% util, 250-545-1229. 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 New 1bdrm suite, priv/entry, above ground, ns, np util/incl. cable incl. $650.250-307-1656 Newer bright 2 bdrm suite, private entrance & driveway, f/s, in-suite laundry, utils incl, close to all amenities. Vernon. N/S, pets neg. Refs. $1100. 250-379-2627. Newly renod 1bdrm + office. F/s, w/d (shared), M/W. Suitable for single or professional couple. N/S, N/P, N/D. Avail Immed. $900/mo utils tv & wifi incl. Ph 778-475-0071 SPACIOUS 2 BR plus extra rm on gr flr. Laundry, storage, fenced yrd, priv drive. Avail. March 1. $900 utilities incl. No smoking. Pets considered. dmenelson@hotmail.com or 604-787-8537.
2bdrm main floor, Armstrong, great neighbourhood, cats ok, Apr 1. $850+util 250-546-0293 guenther_rick@yahoo.com 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 2bdrm, upper floor, incl. util, shed, cable, n/s, n/p, $995. avail. Mar 1. (250)542-7806 3 BDRM upper floor, clean, utils. incl., garden area, fruit trees, F/S, W/D, NS, $1100/mo, 545-1496. 3 units for rent, 1-3 bd $550- $1000. View at: www.arttales.ca or call Sean at 250-306-095 EAST-HILL, Rarely Vacant, adult oriented, bright, spacious 1bdrm, heritage 4 plex, hardwood floors, n/s, n/p. R.R $725 inc/util. 250-549-2225. ENDERBY -1bdrm suite/cabin, incl. util., sat. TV, internet, furnished $750. 250-558-9171 Great looking 2bdrm with dishwasher, covered parking, shared laundry in Harwood. Avail March 1. $1100/mo. Small pet ok. 250-260-7736 Nice view, 2bdrm apt, quiet adult building, courthouse area N/S, N/P, $700. 250-558-0305
Autocredit911.com Best rates Free delivery, BC/AB, cars/trucks/vans/suvs, trades welcome. Good Bad Ugly credit you’re approved. 1888-635-9911 or apply online
2003 Dodge Dakota, 134km, red, 2dr short box, ext. cab, w/full bench seat, for more info call Rudy 250-549-2185 2006 GMC Sierra, 2500hd crew cab, diesel, new tires, batteries, rino coated box, rear air bags, 150,000 miles, leather, heated seats, on star $26,000 obo. Jeff 250-5451028 2007 GMC Sierra. 1500HD. SLE crew cab. 109KM, Very clean. $18,900. 250-547-6611 2007 Nissan Frontier SE 4x4, 4.0A. Orig own, 85K, Warr> Nov 30. K/Cab, Exc Cond, Box cov/liner, Hitch. $20,000 (250)540-4765 (Vernon) 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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SHARED OWNERSHIP late model 40’ - 60’ cruising yachts moored on Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland. Sail and power. Professionally maintained. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com
250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite in complex. Shared washrooms, all utilities including cable TV. $550 • 1 bdrm apartment in Mountain View in city center. F&S, stall parking, in-building laundry, includes utilities. $650 • 1 bdrm apartment in Alexis Park. Utilities incl. 1 parking stall, storage shed, F&S, W&D hookup. $750 vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee (Alexis Park). F&S, dedicated parking stall, no pets. $900 • 2 bdrm upper condo in Lumby. Renovated, looks great, all laminate floors, 5 appliances, balcony, big master bdrm, 900 sqft. $800 • 3 bdrm ½ side of duplex 1½ bath, new flooring & paint. F&S. W&D hookups. $900 • 3 bdrm upper suite in Heritage home, lower East Hill, 1500 sq. ft., utilities incl., gar., yard, $1400 • 3 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee, Alexis Park. F&S, W&D, nice layout, good condition. $1,000 vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 4 bdrm large half side of duplex in Harwood. Upstairs renovated, looks great. 1½ bath. Fenced yard, no pets. Available immediately. $1,100 • 5 bdrm large older home, 5 acres, on OK Ave, close to town. Wood heated workshop, fenced 3 ac for livestock, wrap-around deck, 2 living rooms, 5 appliances, well water. $1,800
HOUSE FOR RENT Great Coldstream location, close to schools and park. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus an ensuite. Large fenced yard with a pool and hot tub. All for $1,800/mo
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 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, recent reno, carport, detached garage, lrg rec room. F/S, W/D, non smoking, pets, neg., avail. April 1st. 250-960-9009 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 4bdrm, superb fully furnished & equipped, Silver Star chalet, April 1-Oct 31.$1790 incl all util.ianaheath@yahoo.ca 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 HARWOOD 3 bdrm main, 1 bath. $1050 +utilities. Call Kerri 250-549-1895. Heritage house in lower East Hill. 4 bedrooms. NS. $1400. References needed. Phone 250-503-2432 or 250-5498094. Lavington, 3+ bdrm + bsmnt. Fenced yrd, appls, N/S, new floors, rent refs. Pet neg. Avail now. $1000. 250-545-5465 NEWER 4bdrm 2.5bath, Middleton, $1650/mo. +util. April 1. 250-558-0883 NEW Ok Landing executive home, 2bed 2bath $1350, zero smoking, NP, 250-503-2227 NOW AVAILABLE! Lovely & immac. 2 bdrm Rancher w/ sunroom, all appls, propane fireplace, updated flooring and paint throughout. Large lot, det. garage, and steps to lake Okanagan. “FINTRY” is a small quiet lake community, 35min to Kelowna or Vernon. Pet neg, N/S, refs req. $1200 mo. Long term avail. Call Kristi 1-604-862-8039 or email: kristip@telus.net OKANAGAN LAKESHORE home Adventure Bay. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 sq ft. $1400 mo, All appliances. Please call 250-542-3512 after 5:30. SPACIOUS 2 bdrm upper suite of home. Insuite laundry, deck & storage shed. DD/RR. $750 util/incl. Call to view 250542-3309. Also 2 bdrm basement suite, great location $600 util/incl. Upper Mission, 3bdrm, N/S, Lrg country kitchen, priv, quiet neighbors $900. 250-558-1129 VERNON. AVAIL. immed. 2 bdrm, 900 sq. ft. Quiet street. F/S, W/D. Close to dwntwn. N/S. Small pet negot. $875. 250-707-0573.
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Senior Assisted Living ABBEYFIELD HOUSE supportive living, 10 seniors, avail. March 1. (250)542-3711 leave msg.
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. females pref. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, N/S, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-5490644 $600. All incl. luxury/new bdrm set, 42” TV, nice view/sat./ wireless int/cable/crim. check & ref. N/S. 250-351-0164 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 Large Room available in East Hill, shared kitchen & bath, cable/ utils incl. $450/mo. 250558-3579 PRIVATE ROOM - fully furnished internet, phone, cable. (778)930-0181 Room for rent, prefer profess. female or student, non-smoker, non-partier, no drugs, $300 (250)503-1269, 250-306-4383
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, cozy suite, close to beach & college. Lakeview, $750mo. incl util & cable n/p. 250-545-8352, 250-309-4657 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $825 util. cable & internet incl. avail. immed- end of March. 250550-4536 1bdrm,March 1st, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750. 250-558-4670 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 2bdrm basement suite in East Hill, nice & clean, $900/mo + hydro. 250-542-0995 2 BDRM*-BIG LEVEL ENTRY, util/cable/internet incl.* Sm pet neg. A/C. N/S. Avail March 1st $1000. *250-545-2314* 2bdrm, bright, incl utils, laundry, back yard. N/S, N/P, N/ Parties. Central location, Refs, D/D, $800/mo. 250-260-5967 2bdrm, East Hill area, f/s, w/d, ns, np, DD & ref’s req. avail. Feb 1. $800/mo. 250-3069909, 250-306-0815 2 bdrm East Hill, cable, internet incl., n/s, n/p. $995+1/2 util. Avail immed. 250-5583430 leave message cel 250503-8909. 2bdrm, Middleton, above ground, lakeview, n/s, no parties $700. Mar.1.250-545-4665 2bdrm walkout, Lumby, F/S, W/D, D/W, F/P, NS/NP. $850 util & cable incl. avail. March 15. 250-547-6339 2 BEDROOM, 5 Appliances, Util incl. Avail. March 1st. $850. JARED 778-475-0259
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Suites, Upper 1400 sq.ft., executive suite, sep ent.,single garage, own driveway, 2bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, open space kitchen& living area, patio, very private, n/p. $1200 incl.,util. Avail March 15. 250-558-4941. 1bdrm, lakeshore, gorgeous top floor, 1200sq.ft. 5 appl. balcony, priv. warf, $939/mo.+ 1/3 util n/p,n/s. 250-558-5045 1BDRM lower & 2bdrm upper, Immaculate, BX area, util/incl., suitable for single person, N/S, N/P, laundry, $750 & $800. 250-804-0531. 1bdrm suite, main floor 6-plex. $515 inclusive, util, pets neg. Avail March 1. 250-308-9520 2bdrm, 2bath, large, bright, open suite, Bella Vista area, $925/mo. incl. hydro. NP/NS. RR. 250-540-1011 2bdrm awesome East Hill location, walk to downtown, covered deck, laundry, new gas stove, $925 incl/util. April 1. 778-475-1402, 2bdrm + den, beautiful view, $800 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail immed. 250-549-5054.
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Call 250-545-0094 or 250-542-2340 3BDRM, 1.5 bath in quiet complex, laminate floors, own laundry, semi-private yard, no smoking. Avail. Mar 1, $1000 +DD. 250-260-0442. 3bdrm townhouse 1.5-bath, 2313 36 St. Recently upgraded, A must see, walking distance to town, avail. now. $850/mo. No dogs. 250-5585053 please leave msg to view Townhouse: 2 lrge bdrms, split level, 1 storage or office room, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sq.ft., 1 prkg stall, in-suite laundry, fridge, stove, dishwasher, a/c unit, near bus route, N/S, no pets. Avail April 1st, 2011, looking for 1yr lease damage deposit, R.R. $895/mo. Call 250-307-6628 to view.
Want to Rent 2+ or 3bdrm house/townhouse in Vernon, mature couple, N/S, N/P, long term. Excellent References, 250-542-2785
Boats 1992 Oldsmobile 98, regency elite, all options, only 90,000 miles, in extreme good cond. $3500 obo. 250-558-6167 2002 Chevy Cavalier, A1 cond. 5spd std, 133,000k, new tires, $3000 obo.250-558-0233 2004 Chevy Malibu LS, 3.4L V6, full options incl. factory remote start, spoiler & alloy wheels, $1750 repair receipts. $3400 firm. Home: 250-2601025 Cell: 250-308-5177 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, deluxe model, power everything, 116,000k, Toyo winter tires on rims, well looked after, asking $5500 obo. 250-549-3352 2005 Cavalier 4dr automatic, air, CD, 131000kms. Excellent. $4650. 250-545-9120 2005 Chev Cavalier, 2dr, 4 cyl, auto, 109K, very good cond. $3900. (250)308-2225 2008 FORD FOCUS, 4 door auto, loaded, 98000 kms. 2008 Dodge Caliber 4 door auto, loaded, 45,000 kms either $7500. Chris 250-9380347
Cars - Sports & Imports 1992 Mazda MX3 V6, runs well, $950 obo. 250-540-7640
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
1990 Voyager Van, 3L, auto. New extra parts. Runs good. $950 obo. 250-545-2764 days 1995 Aerostar XLT van, electronic 4whl drive. Exc. body & running cond. Room for 7 pass. $2500. 250-542-5855 1997 GMC Safari Van, loaded, low km, excellent cond. Asking $2395. Call 250-306-6554 2000 XLT 250 V10 Ford club cab, 5th wheel equip. beautiful cond. $9000. 250-545-1200 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 cargo van, 40,000k on rebuilt motor, $3500 obo. 250-558-0233 2002 Dodge Ram, 1500, 4x4, crw/cb, s/b, good cond., $5,000 firm. 250-308-2225 2002 GMC Sonoma, 3dr automatic, extended cab, loaded, only 79,000km, $7450. 250938-8370
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