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Some Vernon politicians are defending their decision to reduce funding to O’Keefe Ranch. On Monday, Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe expressed concern that the 2011 budget only allots $138,000, plus $12,000 in insurance, for the city-owned historic site when the operators had requested $184,500. “They felt council didn’t understand its request and was misinformed on the issues,” she said. However, Mayor Wayne Lippert insists council had to look at the city’s overall financial situation. “The intent of council was to manage the budget for everyone,” he said. “If council didn’t believe in the ranch, it would have been cut off altogether.” Coun. Patrick Nicol also stands behind the budget process. “We looked at a number of areas in the budget and this one was not the hardest hit. These are tough economic times,” he said. “The Vernon taxpayer has been very forthcoming in supporting O’Keefe Ranch.” The city budget also trimmed staff for bylaw enforcement and the RCMP’s reception counter. “There are some real public access to service issues,” said Leon Gous, chief administrative officer. “The $150,000 of the budget (for the
ranch) is more than we are giving to the airport.” O’Keefe, who was absent for much of the budget process, believes the loss of $30,000 could cost the ranch either its manager or its marketing staff. “As they gain the ability to increase revenue, we are saying we’re not giving you enough staff to do it,” she said. “If they don’t have a manager, they can’t make applications for (government) grants.” According to O’Keefe, there has been significant progress in improving ranch infrastructure and an RV park will open this year to generate revenue. “They are doing a lot to move towards self-sufficiency,” she said. Council has decided to sit down and consider its goals for the ranch, while a meeting will also be held with the O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society. “These sorts of facilities are rarely selfsufficient so we should have discussions on our ongoing commitment to that asset,” said Coun. Shawn Lee. Lippert believes there may be a need for the city to determine whether the society is the best way of operating the ranch. “If the model is not working with the society, maybe we need to change that model,” he said. “They’ve got accustomed to coming to the city. The lease only calls for funding of $10,000 a year.”
Vernon family escapes Mazatlan shooting JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
After a deadly shooting at the doorstep of their Mexican hotel, a Vernon family is urging vacationers to take caution. Larry Wulff and his family were staying in Mazatlan when two men were shot in broad daylight in front of their hotel Feb. 22. “This was more excitement than we were hoping for,” said Wulff, who is now safe at home with his family following their first Mexican vacation. “My wife and son had just come through the lobby. They hadn’t even sat
down in our room when the shots were fired. Fortunately they got through there before any of that happened.” The area the shooting occurred in is commonly known as the Golden Zone, and it’s a popular tourist spot. In fact, the Wulff family handpicked the hotel due to its location, amenities and because it looked like a safe spot. “It looked safe to us, there were lots of police around,” he said. But they soon discovered: “Police are around because they are needed.” The recent shooting takes place a little over one month after a Penticton
man was injured when he was caught in the line of fire while on a holiday in Mazatlan. Wulff encourages vacationers to think twice about where their next destination will be. “There’s a lot more violence than people think down there,” he said. “It’s not uncommon, that’s for sure.” Wulff added that he had felt much safer while staying in a gated community outside of the popular tourist core the week before the shooting. “If we are going to go anywhere again it will likely be Hawaii.”
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News Unstable structure delays investigation ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
It could be some time before fire investigators are given the go-ahead to even enter an apartment complex destroyed by fire. A total of 58 residents – 52 from the Skyline Manor apartments on 31A Street and six from a neighbouring eight-plex – were evacuated Friday after fire broke out in the apartment building before 5 a.m. “We had an engineer up Friday to assess the actual structure, and he has indicated to us we can’t go near it at this point,� said Brent Watson, Vernon’s emergency program co-ordinator. “The changing weather and snow loads could cause the structure further collapse, and this will delay our investigation. Until we can actually get into the structure and assess it, we’re not going to be able to determine the fire cause and spread.� The north wall of the apartment building was dismantled Monday, which allowed residents of the adjacent eight-plex to return home at 5:30 p.m. Monday. An audible alarm was heard in the Skyline Manor apartments as the fire began Friday, and several residents went around to other suites, banging on and kicking in doors to alert tenants to the fire. Firefighters were on scene battling the blaze and bone-chilling temperatures for about six hours. None of the 32 suites in the apartment building are liveable. The roof was completely burned off and, in one section of the structure, three floors collapsed. Watson said there is no indication at this time that the fire was suspicious, but that will come out in the investigation that will follow. When fire investigators will be able to start an
investigation has not been determined. “I’m hesitant to provide a timeline because we just don’t know,� said Watson. “It all hinges on the engineer’s report and assessment.� The evacuees were taken to a Vernon hotel and were cared for over the weekend by emergency social services. Residents were given food, clothing, lodging, incidentals and special needs provided by the provincial emergency program (PEP). The city’s 72 hours of coverage ended Monday before noon. “Now it’s largely up to the evacuated to find lodging,� said Helen Sinclair, deputy emergency program co-ordinator. “There are agencies that can assist them with that. They can seek out family and friends, any resources that they may have. “Our mandate ends at the end of the 72-hour period and then it’s turned over to the Red Cross, Salvation Army, anyone else willing to get involved.� Sinclair praised the evacuated residents for remaining calm during a tense situation, and gave special thanks to Interior Health for opening up Vernon Jubilee Hospital for support. “Interior Health really came to their aid, setting up a reception centre, and doctors and nurses came and helped out with that,� said Sinclair. “Most of the residents were in control with what was going on, they remained patient and grateful.� If allowed back into the building, Watson said the fire department will conduct a limited salvage operation to help the evacuated recover some of their personal effects and things that are not replaceable, such as photos. The owner of the apartment building did have insurance, but it’s believed only one of the tenants had content insurance.
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Crews dangle above as they survey the damage to an apartment on 31A Street following Friday’s fire which displaced 52 residents.
Support sought for victims of fire ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
The Canadian Red Cross is asking for financial donations to help those evacuated from the Skyline Manor apartments on Mission Hill Friday morning. A total of 52 residents from the apartment were forced out of their homes by a fire that basically destroyed the building. The residents were lodged in a Vernon hotel for 72 hours through the city’s emergency support services pro-
that aspect. The Canadian Red Cross has been on scene since the fire, offering an assessment process for each of the apartment residents. Financial donations in support of the Red Cross efforts can be made by calling 1-800-661-3308, or in person at the Red Cross HELP depot in Vernon located at 2809-44th Avenue, 5453111, which is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make a cheque or money order payable to the Canadian Red Cross,
and identify on the cheque or money order that it is for the “B.C. Response Fund-Vernon Fire.� Support to the residents also continues to be provided by the Salvation Army, Interior Health, the Ministry of Social Development and North Okanagan ESS. Donations for the evacuees are being co-ordinated through the Red Cross and Salvation Army. The public is asked to contact these agencies directly. The Salvation Army can be reached at 250-549-4111.
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Williams fondly recalled RICHARD ROLKE
In 1999, Williams was elected as a Coldstream councillor and she held the position until 2008. Carol Williams is being remembered for her love “She always looked forward,” said Taylor, a forof life and her dedication to the community. mer councillor, of Williams’ commitment to the A former Coldstream councillor and avid volun- community. teer, the 79-year-old Williams died Saturday after a Williams often represented Coldstream long battle with illness. at official functions. “She always brought the best out “When she was in a room, she proin people. She inspired me in a lot of moted elegance in the way she conducted ways,” said friend Glen Taylor. herself,” said Taylor. Born in Saskatchewan Sept. 23, 1931, Williams’ was recognized during Williams moved to B.C. to pursue her Monday’s council meeting. education and she graduated with a “We are thankful for her contributions degree in public health. She married to council over the years,” said Mayor Jim husband Verne in 1958 and they moved Garlick. Carol Williams across the province, before settling down Williams was Coldstream’s representain Greater Vernon 33 years ago. tive to Okanagan Regional Library and Among her volunteer activities were the People served as the agency’s chairperson for four years. In Need Crisis Line, the B.C. Summer Games, “She was the iron hand in the velvet glove,” said the Friends of the Library and the Community Lesley Dieno, ORL executive director. Foundation. “She ran good meetings and made sure the But she is perhaps best known for her involve- board was making collective decisions.” ment with Vernon Winter Carnival. She first began Wanting to know what went on behind the with the Queen’s Committee and then became a scenes, Williams toured all 29 ORL branches twice. Carnival volunteer, office manager and chairper“She is the only chairperson to ever do that. She son. had really good chats with the staff and brought “She was the backbone of Balloon Fiesta and the back their ideas,” said Dieno. snow sculpture competition. The first snow sculp“She really believed in what public libraries ture people stayed right at her house,” said June could do.” Rigby, with Winter Carnival. Williams is survived by her husband Verne, One of Williams’ roles was to generate interest daughters Joy and Shelley, son Bill, four grandchilamong the media about the festival. dren and four great-grandchildren. “She spoke for Carnival so well. She really got A celebration of life service will be held Thursday people inspired,” said Rigby. at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Morning Star Staff
No decision on potential second trial ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
No decision has been made as to whether a former Vernon teacher and vice-principal will face a second trial for an alleged sexual relationship with a former student. Deborah Louise Ashton, 46, pleaded not guilty in B.C. Supreme Court in Vernon on Feb. 7 to charges of sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 14 and invitation to sexual touching under 14 in regards to an alleged relationship with a former student at a Vernon elementary school between September 2002 and January 2004. After 11 days of evidence and testimony, and 13 hours of deliberation over two days, the eightwoman, four-man jury told Judge S. James Shabbits they could not reach a unanimous verdict. Shabbits declared a mistrial on Feb. 23. “The matter has been put over until April 11, and, between now and then, a decision will be made about whether there will be a retrial,” said Neil Flanagan, Crown prosecutor in the first trial. “In every criminal case, a prosecutor is constantly assessing and re-assessing the viability of the case, and that’s the process I’ll be going through between now and April 11. “I have not made a decision.” Neither Ashton or her lawyer, G. Jack Harris, have commented on the case.
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Abbott unsure about role in Clark cabinet RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Shuswap MLA George Abbott won’t speculate on a possible role in Christy Clark’s cabinet. Abbott, who placed third in Saturday’s Liberal leadership race, had a brief discussion Sunday with Clark, who rose to the top. He says there was no discussion about him being named a cabinet minister. “I certainly would give that some serious consideration if offered,” he said when asked if he would be willing to be part of Clark’s cabinet when she is sworn in as
“We fell short in terms of sign-ups” — George Abbott premier within the next few weeks. Abbott has previously served as minister of health, community services, sustainable resource management, aboriginal relations and education. For the veteran MLA, the next step for the Liberals is to restore its credibility with B.C. voters.
“The government will be able to reform itself,” he said. “I believe we can be united behind Christy’s leadership.” On the third and final ballot Saturday, Clark claimed victory, with Kevin Falcon coming in second. Abbott’s name dropped off the ballot after the second vote.
It’s not the result he had anticipated. “It was a contest and I knew that going in to this, and I’m not disappointed.” he said. “If we had been able to catch Kevin on the first ballot, the outcome may have been different.” Abbott believes that while his campaign was strong, there are reasons why he wasn’t successful. “We were unable to do the impressive number of sign-ups achieved in other camps,” he said. “We fell short in terms of sign-ups. That’s
the price you pay for being the rural guy in a campaign where much of the battleground is in urban areas.” Eric Foster, VernonMonashee MLA, had endorsed Abbott, but he now stands behind Clark. “She brings a lot to the table. She got support from every corner of the province,” said Foster. “It will give it a different look — a new approach to government. People want some kind of change.” Clark is a former cabinet minister, who most recently was the
host of a radio program in Vancouver. “She knows how government works. She is not a complete rookie,” said Foster. “And with her role in the media, she had a handle on things. She will also have a lot of good people around her.”
Foster supports Clark’s plans to move the referendum on the harmonized sales tax from the fall to this spring. “I’d like to see it ramped up and let’s get it done,” he said. “People want to get this behind us either way.”
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Councillors divided over budget RICHARD ROLKE
Opposition to the budget came from Vernon politicians Councillors Buffy are divided over the Baumbrough, Jack proposed 2011 budget. Gilroy and Bob Spiers, In a 4-3 but for very vote Monday, different reacouncil gave sons. three readGilroy and ings to the Baumbrough financial wanted anothplan, which er one per cent includes a added to the 0.24 per cent tax increase Patrick Nicol tax increase. to build up The next step infrastructure is a public reserves. hearing March 14. “I talk to a lot of “We should take it people and there’s a lot to the public and get of work to be done,” their view,” said Coun. said Gilroy of road conPatrick Nicol. Morning Star Staff
ditions. That view was also supported by Baumbrough. “Adding one per cent earmarked for reserves is prudent and not an undue hardship to taxpayers,” she said. Spiers opposed the budget, though, because he believes there shouldn’t be any tax increase. “It’s incomplete. I’d like to see recognition of the revenue figures I asked for to bring it down even further,” he said. Nicol insists the
needs of the community are being met. “We’ve done more than enough infrastructure and replenished reserves, and we’ve worked hard on it,” he said. The budget bylaw is a result of council and staff holding a number of sessions in which specific items were discussed and decisions were made to remove some expenditures or use reserves for some items. “We put a lot of work and effort into the budget,” said Coun. Shawn
House fire reveals grow-op in Falkland ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
RCMP suspect a small marijuana grow operation may have caused a fire Sunday night at a Falkland home. Police were called to a log house in the 6700 block of Karjula Road, located approximately 20 kilometres from the community at the north end of Pillar Lake, at around 10 p.m. “When our officers arrived, the basement of the home was fully engulfed,” said RCMP spokesperson
Gord Molendyk. “We suspect the grow operation may have caused the fire.” Nobody was in the house at the time of the fire, and the lone occupant of the home arrived shortly after 10 p.m. He had been away most of the day. No arrest was made in connection with the fire, which remains under investigation. The residence is located in an area not covered by the Falkland Fire Department.
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Lee. The budget public hearing will be held March 14 at 5:30 p.m. at city hall. “I expect we’ll hear all sides at the public hearing. Amendments can still be made,” said Mayor Wayne Lippert.
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Bottled water sector takes on city hall province,” said John Challinor, corporate Manufacturers are affairs director. trying to plug a possible “We believe Vernon ban on bottled residents water in pubhave the lic facilities in right to purVernon. chase and A repreconsume the sentative from beverage of Nestle Waters their choice Canada told in municicouncil Monday pal facilities. that restrictThat choice John Challinor ing the use of s h o u l d n’t bottled water in be made for city building would be them.” misguided. Challinor says the “Any possibility of a industry has taken ban is troubling to our significant strides to employees, customers ensure bottles are recyand business partners cled, and audits indiwho live and conduct cate that water containcommerce across this ers account for less than
one-eighth of one per cent of the waste stream in Canada. “If the bottled water industry was to disappear tomorrow, there would be no appreciable reduction in the amount of refuse going to the landfill.” Challinor also believes that removing bottled water from vending machines will lead to people consuming less healthy beverages. “Bottled water is proving to be particularly helpful at a time when the incidence of obesity and diabetes are on a significant increase among Canadians, par-
ticularly those born after 2000,” he said. It has been suggested that money spent on bottled water takes away from infrastructure like municipal water, but Challinor says taxpayers fund civic initiatives. “They spend their after-tax or disposable income on many consumer items, including bottled water. They do not spend money on bottled water at the expense of tap water.” Coun. Buffy Baumbrough took notes during Nestle Waters’ presentation. “They are legitimately presenting their perspective and they are
entitled to do that,” she said. “They believe those of us with issues about bottled water have missed the point.” Baumbrough has previously expressed concerns about the energy needed to produce bottles, ship them to market and then to recycle the plastic bottles. Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe believes city facilities should set an example by using tap water. “We spent millions of dollars on providing quality water (at Duteau Creek) and people should drink it,”
Projected utility fees draw opposition JENNIFER SMITH
According to Kiss’ report detailing the impact on various consumption users, The region’s most vocal water fee critic low users (80 cubic meres) would face a is once again making waves over $95 increase, medium users (282 the proposed 2011 rate schedm3) would see a $75 increase, ule. average consumers (350 m3) Coldstream Coun. Gyula would have a $91 increase and Kiss says the new fee schedule, high users (584 m3) would see a which is up for consideration at $128 hike in fees. the North Okanagan Regional Meanwhile those who are District board today, does nothaway or own vacant lots would ing to promote water conservaand don’t use any water would Gyula Kiss tion. have a $64 hike in their fees. “This year’s rate structure is “These are glaring examples a major step backwards,” Kiss of inequities,” said Kiss, adding told his colleagues at Monday’s council that a fair system would recover inframeeting. structure costs through taxation instead of The base fee for water customers will a hike in water rates. go from $50.17 to $66.20. He also proposes that a more reasonMorning Star Staff
able increase would be a $63.63 base fee increase. Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick admits the numbers aren’t ideal, but is hopeful that over time and with continued discussion, things will change. “You will never get 100 per cent of what you want in that one year,” said Garlick. “It will be a work in progress. It won’t be something that’s solved in one year.” Coun. Richard Enns also applauded Kiss for consistently taking the time and effort to analyze numbers and push for equity. “Ever since I became involved in politics I always wanted to make sure the way we collect fees is fair,” said Kiss. “We also have another objective: to get people to conserve water.”
Injuries result after car strikes snow plow ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A father and son were injured on Highway 97, near Swan Lake, Sunday morning when the Honda Civic the father was driving collided with the rear of a snow plow. Vernon RCMP were called to the scene at around 10:30 a.m. “It appears the driver of the Civic attempted to pass the plow truck in very snowy, icy conditions, and ran into the rear of the truck,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The driver, 36, and his son, 10, were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital to be checked out. Neither showed any visible injuries but both were complaining of whiplash-like injuries. The car was damaged and the driver was issued a ticket for driving too fast for road conditions. That accident was one of 20 RCMP officers had to contend with over the weekend throughout the North Okanagan. “That number seems higher than usual,” said Molendyk. Police were also kept very busy trying to keep the area roadways safe. Over the past week, police issued one 12-hour suspension to a driver under restrictions, and four 24-hour driving prohibitions. There were two three-day Immediate Roadside
Prohibitions (IRPs) issued along with six 90-day IRPs. Four drivers were booked for impaired driving and three vehicles were impounded, including two for drivers driving while disqualified.
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In his last article in The Morning Star, Pastor Dave Bootsma has done it again! As usual he does not give us one, single scriptural (Bible) reference - and he is a Pastor! Of course his authority is Bono! The Pastor quotes Christ saying: “I am God incarnate.” Where is the scriptural (Bible) proof? Nowhere in the Bible does Christ quote those words. ‘Incarnate’ means to embody in Áesh, or God in human Áesh (Christ): the Trinity, instead of God manifestation, which Pastor Dave does not comprehend. God was manifest in His Son; there are oodles of Bible quotes. Just three: Isa. 45: “there is no God else beside me...a saviour: there is none beside me.” 2 Cor. 4: 10: “the dying of the Lord Jesus that the life of our Lord Jesus might be made manifest in our body.” 1 Time. 3:16: “the mystery of Godliness; God was manifest in the Áesh” (by his Son Jesus Christ). Bart Bartholomew
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t was my family’s first Christmas in the house we had struggled for so long to purchase. One morning as I prepared to head off to work, a small gift was found on the doorstep. And they kept coming for the next 12 days. Each morning provided a sense of excitement for my daughters as they waited to see what would be unwrapped next. It was obvious that someone was paying tribute to that seasonal tune, The Twelve Days of Christmas, but who was responsible was a complete mystery. That was until Carol Williams showed up at the door on the final day with a card. It had been her and husband Verne Richard Rolke who, under the cover of darkness, had been sneaking into our yard to ensure our first holiday in our first home was memorable. My kids still refer to Carol as our secret Santa. I first met Carol 20 years ago when I was still relatively new to town and had been assigned the Vernon Winter Carnival beat. It wasn’t uncommon for us to speak almost every day as she brought me up to speed on the latest happenings. Never once did she sound bored by the questions. In fact, her enthusiasm was contagious and even after all of these years, when I think of the annual festival, an image of Carol wearing Carnival blue with a white snowflake logo always comes to mind. I would often come across Carol as she power-walked her way through my neighbourhood. Not wanting to interupt her routine, she would generally wave and say hello but continue her pace. But at one point in the early fall of 1999, she stopped. She was contemplating running for a seat on Coldstream council and she wanted to get my thoughts. We had a long chat and I made
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her aware of the downside to public office — including having to deal with nosy reporters. But based on my past dealings with her, I encouraged her to go for it. She topped the polls. Carol probably attended more meetings than almost any other politician but there always seemed to be a sense of insecurity — that she felt she didn’t have as much to add as others at the table. But for me, Carol was a breath of fresh air. She would ask questions the average person would want to know. It set her apart from some of her colleagues who probably didn’t know the answers but concerns about image prevented them from raising their hands. Carol and I didn’t always see eye-to-eye and issues like the extension of sewer and the sports complex tested our relationship. But those situations were always short-lived and she’d soon be asking for updates on my kids. One thing Carol and I shared in common was a love for reading and particularly for libraries. Perhaps more so than any other elected official, she understood the importance libraries play in our community, and particularly for young children. As chairperson of Okanagan Regional Library, she wasn’t satisfied just to be a figurehead. She wanted to understand the innerworkings of the agency, and that led to her visiting all 29 branches — from Princeton to Golden and from the North Shuswap to Osoyoos. Her passion was so contagious that she inspired me to start my own adventure and tour all of the branches. Often as I was walking out the door with books in hand, I would phone Carol and brag about my latest achievement. There are still four branches I haven’t been to, and my goal is to now visit them in honour of a special person. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to call Carol when my mission is accomplished, but no doubt there will be a smile on her face.
It’s unfortunate that management at O’Keefe Ranch have turned the City of Vernon’s 2011 budget into an us and them scenario. Obviously they are upset that city council shelved a request for $184,500 and only provided an operating grant of $138,000, plus $12,000 for insurance. “They felt council didn’t understand its request and was misinformed on the issue,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe, council’s representative to the historic site. But the reality is that the O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society doesn’t understand the financial situation facing Vernon taxpayers. Many people have lost their jobs or had salaries frozen because of the recession. As a result, Vernon council has attempted to keep its impact on residents to a minimum this year, and through a 0.24 per cent tax increase, that has been largely achieved. No city department got exactly what it wanted. The number of budgeted officers for the RCMP have been frozen. The front counter at the police detachment won’t be open to the public as frequently as it was. Bylaw enforcement has been reduced and some capital works projects have been put on hold. There’s no question that council’s decision may require some belt-tightening at the ranch, which bolsters the economy and preserves our history. But city taxpayers have made a considerable investment in the attraction over the years, and that shouldn’t be minimized. Instead of whining about what it didn’t get, O’Keefe Ranch should be appreciative of the support it does get.
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few years ago, Lumby citizens were told their community was too small to continue having its own high school. Close to 400 students attend that high school. It employs 45 people. Now the same governments tell us we're not too small to have a prison with 360 cells, that would cost $200 millions to build and millions more to operate. What kind of government would find a community too small to keep its school but big enough to have a prison? This prison is now being sold as a way to save our schools but experience shows this is not the case. Research on the impacts of prisons in small rural communities show they typically have neg-
INFORMATION SOUGHT I have been reading with great interest the dialogue regarding the prison proposed for Lumby. While I am a relatively new resident (three years), most of those against the prison are longtime residents of the town and area. I have not read too many letters from residents supporting the prison, and it seems the only person bend on pushing it through is Mayor Kevin Acton. I did attend the open house and majority of those who spoke were not supportive, or at least, wanted additional information before they could make their decision. I would surmise those in favour of the prison would appreciate the facts as much as those against it. Mayor Acton said he would provide more information to support his position. To date, there has not been a shred of this promised information. Prove that jobs will be created and those workers will live in Lumby; shop in Lumby; and their children attend schools in Lumby. The recent ad states upwards of 300 high-paying jobs, but there are no guarantees those workers will live in Lumby. There is no guarantee that Lumby trades and contractors will be hired either. The region will but no guarantee Lumby will. Mayor Acton, we would all like to see those numbers of economic benefit. For Mayor Acton to state the rural resident’s voice or opinion
ligible or negative economic impacts and chase young families away. The Lumby prison, no matter where it would be built, would be within walking distance of the schools. Lumby now has more children in kindergarten than it did five years ago, largely because young families are moving here for the lifestyle. All together, Lumby's schools now employ 84 people and accommodate a total of 768 students. Teachers typically reside in the town where they teach, whereas prison guards get a commuting allowance so they don't have to do so. Lumby and area is becoming known for its natural beauty and its small town friendly atmosphere. Let us not ruin a good thing. Huguette Allen
doesn’t matter is beyond shocking. It is disgusting. We live less than two kilometres from town and will a prison affect our property values? Absolutely, as it will all our neighbours. Mayor Acton has led the townspeople to believe the prison would be a great thing for Lumby as it would provide jobs, boost business revenues, bring new residents into the area and keep taxes in check. Great words but back it up Mayor Acton. Prove that people who work at the prison will buy a house in Lumby and that their kids will go to Lumby schools. Prove that there will be an economic boost to local businesses; and prove that local contractors will even work on the construction of the prison. You can’t because you don’t know and there are no statistics available. You can’t compare Kamloops or any other town which has a prison because most of these cities are just that — cities — with populations upwards of 100-times larger than Lumby. Lumby is a small town with 1,800 residents; Kamloops has 80,000 plus residents. A prison on the outskirts of Kamloops is just another large building. A prison in Lumby would dominate the town and landscape Mayor Acton has pitched that prisons are safe and inmates rarely escape. That statement is probably accurate. What he doesn’t state, and what hasn't been talked about is the spouses and friends
who move to the area to be close to those incarcerated for the two years. Most likely, they will not find work and will need social assistance. It has been suggested that many will find Lumby a nice small town to stay once they complete their sentence. Not much in the way of work for these ‘new residents’ therefore they will need to stay on social assistance — thanks Mayor Acton. Has Mayor Acton considered the future social impact of the prison? With so much emphasis on tourism in the entire area; with such a strong and creative arts community, why is it that the Lumby mayor and council has not considered looking at economic options that include arts tourism. There are several communities across the province who have success stories and real economic statistics to support their arts initiatives — the Kootenays, including Nelson, Kaslo for example. These communities have embraced the outdoor traveller and those who choose motorcycle trips. Lumby is the entrance to the Monashees; each summer we see thousands of motorcyclists stopping in town on their way along Highway 6. During the winter, the town is visited by hundreds of snowmobilers on their way to enjoy their sport. Partner with Vernon Economic Development and Vernon Tourism and bring the entire region together —from Vernon to Cherryville. Come up with a plan to support
an arts tourism initiative in Lumby and all the businesses will benefit. It will be a long-term plan, not a quick fix. But maybe Mayor Acton is just looking at a quick fix and then move on. Jim McEwan HOSPITAL OVERCROWDING Tell me Mr. Foster, if you and the Liberals are so concerned now about more hospital beds, why are the two floors of the new tower at VJH only shelled in? No equipment, no staff, no budget. So why even mention them? Perhaps when the Liberals were spending billions on the Olympics and now the new B.C. Place roof, they just might have given a thought to the voters of BC who have seen hospitals closed in rural areas and very few long-term facilities built. There is no shortage of staff. A lot of nurses would love to have a fulltime line, but work on call, due to lack of budget. So let's put the true facts out there, not a "everything is rosy, cause I am now concerned" press release. R. Schmidt AIR QUALITY At least they are consistent: NORD cannot manage its own regional affairs let alone participate in larger ones. Where this is tragic is that the Ogogrow facility is the biggest man-made polluter in the region, and now the city alone, will be
responsible for air monitoring this offensive operation. The last stink you heard on this one was last fall, where the city and others promised that substantially increasing the load on the plant would decrease the smell. We were skeptical and guess what: it hasn’t worked. Ken Biss
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They often stayed in an old cabin near the present-day Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, and helped pack in all of the boards, shakes, windows and stove up the rugged trail to renovate the cabin. The Wylies also skied in the Lavington and Birnie Range areas prior to the road being built, and delighted at introducing others to skiing. They especially enjoyed seeing the popularity or cross-country skiing grow. Carl Wylie was instrumental in designing and building the first 40-kilometres of ski trails at Sovereign, and Flora was a longtime volunteer with the club. The Wylies’ love of skiing has been passed down through the generations. Two of the Wylies’
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the 60-64 age category, winning three gold medals in the 10-, 20and 50-km events at the World Masters in Telemark, Wis. Staying in the state, Flora was fourth in the over-55 category at the gruelling 50-km American Birkebeiner race. Two years later, in Hirschau, Germany, at World Masters ‘85, Flora won gold in the 65-69 relay, silver in the 30-km, and bronze in both the 15- and 20-km events, all of which used the classic technique. Flora first started skiing in the late 1930s shortly after she met her future husband, Carl Wylie, and Flora was soon a key member of the close-knit group that climbed a 3.5-mile trail on homemade skis to reach the slopes at Silver Star.
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She can’t compete or volunteer anymore but Vernon’s Flora Wylie, 92, is a multiple medallist at the Masters World Cup cross-country skiing championship.
1938 photo of them was used in a downtown mural honouring Vernon’s cross-country skiing history. Carl died in 2008 at the age of 91.
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grandchildren, Alysson Marshall and Matt Wylie, represented B.C. at the Canada Winter Games last month in Halifax. Marshall, a multiple medallist, was chosen to carry the B.C. flag at the closing ceremonies. Even though Flora can no longer compete or volunteer, she is thrilled to see the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup at Sovereign. She said her World Master competing years were some of the best times of her life. Flora and Carl Wylie were immortalized in August 2005 when a
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Vernon’s Wylie family, pioneers of crosscountry skiing in the North Okanagan, will be well represented as the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup starts at Sovereign Lake. Don Wylie is the chief of stadium, volunteering long hours at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, in preparation for the muchanticipated event which will attract 1,134 athletes from 22 countries starting Thursday. “Most people feel these masters courses are some of the best they have skied because of the rolling terrain and variety without big climbs and drops. It’s very challenging but skis smoothly,” said Don, whose father mapped out one of the race courses – the Carl Wylie Trail. “The start and finish lines, and the exchange zone in the relay race, will have most of the action for spectators. If you want to get out on to the course, a good viewing point would be about 250 metres beyond the event centre, just north of the parking lot.” The opening ceremonies get underway Friday at 5 p.m. at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Racing kicks off each morning at 9 a.m. from Saturday to Monday and March 9 to 12. Racers will take a break from the action on Tuesday. Spectators of the race may leave their vehicles at Silver Star Mountain Resort’s parking lot E and use a free shuttle service to the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. Don’s mom, Flora, meanwhile, won’t be adding to her collection at the 2011 Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup. But Flora, 92, already has an impressive trophy collection in her home. Flora is a seven-time World Masters medalist, whose living room is full of medals and trophies she won in local, national and international competitions. In 1983, Flora swept
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Residents of four North Westside Road subdivisions are invited to an open house to learn more about plans for their new community water system. The Central Okanagan Regional District and CTQ Consultants will be on hand March 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Killiney Beach Community Hall. “They’ll answer any questions and will
“They’ll answer any questions.” — Bruce Smith provide the latest information about the new water system to service Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and the Valley of the Sun
areas as well plans for the existing private Fintry water utility,” said Bruce Smith, communications co-ordinator. “It is anticipated construction of the new water system will begin this spring and should be complete later this year.” For more information, go to regionaldistrict.com and select Departments/ Environmental Services/Projects and Studies/Current Projects.
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North Okanagan drivers continue to be distracted and unbuckled. The RCMP’s North Okanagan Traffic Services and Integrated Road Safety Unit conducted month-long enforcement activities in February aimed at drivers who text or talk on their cell phones. The units were also on the lookout for people not wearing seatbelts. During the month, police issued 50 tickets for distracted driving (talking or texting on cell phones), and 70 people received tickets for not wearing their seatbelts. “Distracted driving and failing to wear a seatbelt remain major contributing factors to serious injuries and fatalities during collisions,” said Const. Steve Ouston with NOTS. “We’re going to maintain our enforcement on these two areas throughout the year to keep the roadways and highways safe for the motoring public.” The new laws regarding distracted driving have been in place for only a year, and Ouston said it remains a big issue. He will often see people talking or texting while driving. The problem for RCMP is catching motorists in the act. “Especially with texting,” said Ouston. “Members of the public could text below the window line and we wouldn’t see it. We have plans in the near future to address that, perhaps by having members sit on a street corner and do call operations for further down the road, along with other plans.” Police now will pull a vehicle over if an officer physically observes someone using a handheld cell phone or texting. Plus, RCMP traffic cars are equipped with video cameras to help them with prosecuting the offenders. Asked by a reporter
if he was surprised by the number of seatbelt infractions ticketed during the month, Ouston said, “No, not really.” “There is a certain percentage of people that don’t seem to get the message that it’s important to wear their seatbelts,” he said. “The numbers go up and down. I haven’t noticed any particular age or sex demographic.
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Creative Development, to fund the It’s a first for the Vernon actual creation of the work.” Created by Beijing’s artistic direcPerforming Arts Centre: one that explores identity and culture tor and choreographer Gao Yanjinzi between two nations through the and Vancouver-based choreographer Wen Wei Wang, the two groups have international language of dance. Under the Skin will provide scraped away at the surface of the a comparative glimpse into the miles that distance them to create world of modern dance in Canada two modern dance performances. “Our language comes from difand China when it takes the stage ferent places, and our personal expein Vernon Saturday. riences are differThe co-producent, but under the tion by Vancouverskin we are all the based Wen Wei Dance Company same,” said Wang, and the Beijing who immigrated to Modern Dance Canada from China Company is the first in the 1980s. performance ever to Under the Skin be commissioned by features 12 dancers the Performing Arts from both compaCentre society. nies. Together they Initiated by the investigate the centre’s former common struggle ” artistic and managof defining indi— Wen Wei Wang ing director Michael vidual identity Cade, the perforwithin a cultural mance came to life through fund- context, regardless of the dancer’s ing from Arts Partners in Creative country of origin. Development. Wang’s In Transition explores “Our role in this production the many dynamics of personal is significantly different from and social evolution against the anything we’ve done previously,” backdrop of past and present and said the centre’s current executive how personal experience is shaped director Pamela Burns Resch. by culture. “For Under the Skin, we were In turn, Yanjinzi’s Journey to able to play an important part, in the East explores the collectivity of conjunction with Arts Partners in groups and the forces that divide
“Our language comes from different places, and our personal experiences are different, but under the skin we are all the same.
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Dancers from the Wen Wei Dance Company and the Beijing Modern Dance Company perform Under the Skin, coming to Vernon Saturday. and unite people. At times this force forms a mob of harmony and consent, other times the individual rebels. Wang returned to China for the first time just two years ago to begin working with the Beijing company on Under the Skin, and says going back to the country of his birth with new perspectives and challenging ideas enriched his work. “In Canada right now, we are really multicultural. We all really know each other in our own
ways. This is different in China; everything is blended,” he said. Once the dancers were able to meet in person, they found themselves in a place where they were required to look beyond surface differences, and discover a deeper more profound meaning through dance. “The dancers got along very well. Some of the dancers spoke English, but because dance is a universal language, even with just body movements, they did under-
stand each other. That was quite the experience for me,” said Wang. “The thing that we discovered through working together was our underlying fundamental humanity: it both encompasses and surpasses all political, personal, or cultural definitions.” Under the Skin takes the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and $30 for students at the Ticket Seller, 250549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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t is said that music and dance are unial and personal identity and how the perversal languages. As a person with an sonal experience is defined by the cultural affinity for traveling in places where I context in which it was raised. do not speak the language, I agree as long The concept is fascinating, the dancing as charades is considered. excellent, and the story behind Charades, however ungraceWen Wei Wang himself, worth the ful they may be, do get the point price of the ticket alone. across. The point, of course, is the Wang began his dance career human bond of common experiin China, during the reign of ence. Chairman Mao. He describes the While I have yet to visit China, isolation of the dance world at the my hunch is that there, too, I time as reflective of the commuwould find this familiar theme. nist values taught to the people. The world would not be filled “Because we grew up in the Madeleine Shaw with artists, with philosophers, with Cultural Revolution, we did not revolutionaries if this common do western modern dance because struggle did not exist. It is this relationship that is western culture. We were building dynamic that will be discussed at the Vernon our own work and our work was about Performing Arts Centre Saturday. The lanpeople, about how communist gardens feed guage of the proceedings? Dance. and take care of people,” he said. Under the Skin examines ideas of culturBy the early 1980s, changes in the Chinese
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dance world had begun. By 1983, the first western teacher arrived in Beijing and started a small school. After exchange visits to Canada, Wen Wei decided to leave everything he knew and immigrate to Canada. That was more than 20 years ago. “When I first went back, I could not breathe because of the pollution, the air. Second, there are so many people; I felt like I had no privacy,” said Wang about returning to China. “And politically, it is not a democracy. So those are the big ideas that are in my mind and in my work. And then the last one: to be who you are.” When I saw Under the Skin on DVD, two things blew me away. First, the quality of the dance is excellent. Putting together 12 dancers, half of whom are literally on the other side of the world, is a choreographic feat. Whether the audience member is an experienced dancer or not, it will be evident
that the training and technique of both Canadian and Chinese dancers is superb. The second thing that caught my eye was the complexity of the story being told and the challenging questions that crept into my mind as I watched. As one dancer mechanically exits the stage, so another enters expressing his individual strengths. As art so often does, this piece forces us to question our own experience. At first glance, one may assume this show is only about China and the inevitable struggle of the individual in a communist country. Upon seeing the show, perhaps you will agree with me that the relationship between culture and individual is a story of universal truth. Wen Wei Wang will be on hand for a talk-back session after the show Saturday. Don’t worry about a language barrier, you could always brush up on your charades and dance them out.
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Canada on the piano syllabus, 2008 edition. This year’s vocal adjudicator is soprano Jennifer Farrell, who appears regularly with professional Canadian ensembles in the fields of oratorio, opera and choral repertoire. She is also in demand as an adjudicator, vocal pedagogue and guest lecturer, particularly in the
their peers,” added vocal teacher Kimberley van Wensem. Music students are “It also allows them to coming in from the cold gain invaluable instructhis week to warm up tion from highly regarded for the annual music professionals of music.” festival hosted by the This year’s adjudicaVernon branch of the tor for piano is Murray B.C. Registered Music Nichol, who possesses Teachers Association. varied experiences as Local piano students both a solo and a collabhave been busy perMurray Nichol orative pianist, as well as forming for professional an adjudicator. adjudicators at All Saints A current senior Anglican Church since faculty member of the Monday. The festival, Tom Lee Music Learning including performances Centre in Vancouver and by vocal students, conRichmond, Nichol has tinues to Friday and then adjudicated and examwraps up with a gala ined in several centres concert Sunday. in both Canada and the All events are open to Jennifer Farrell U.S. the public. In 2008, he concluded “There are well over 200 performances in the piano a three-year term on the Royal division alone,” said piano teacher Conservatory of Music (RCM) Carol Stromberg, whose students council of examiners, which is responsible for setting examinare among those performing. “The festival is an opportuni- ing and marking standards across ty for piano and vocal students Canada. He was also a member to share their musical achieve- of the RCM team of examiners ments with their community, and who presented workshops across
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for 18 years. His main influences are classic swing, and country and blues players such as Reinhardt, Chet Atkins, and Lonnie Johnson. Taylor teaches, records, and performs as a freelance player and in bands around Vancouver. Jens Christiansen supplies the clarinet and sax. He plays in several Vancouver- based bands including Soul Assembly, Famous Players, and the Fred Stride Orchestra.
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Step back in time to the golden age of jazz with the Company B Jazz Band at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday. Company B Band includes three harmonizing female vocalists, a clarinet/saxophone player, a guitarist, and an upright bassist. The six-piece band draws its repertoire from the first half of the 20th century –– songs of the 1920s’ flapper age, 1930s’ swing, 1940s’ dance hits, and a few modern songs thrown into the mix. Company B is known for its witty musical creativity and catchy phrasing, incorporating a keen knowledge of the eras they focus on. Vintage vocal harmony acts such as the Andrews Sisters and the Boswell Sisters, and great singers ranging from Edith Piaf to Sophie Tucker to Patsy Cline are among the band’s major influences. They also count Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt, Louis Armstrong, and Benny Goodman among their inspirations. Bassist Jennifer Hodge earned her bachelor of music in jazz studies from Capilano University in 2007. A member of several Vancouver-based ensembles, Hodge was the first recipient of the Linton Garner Memorial Jazz Award in 2005, and a runner up for the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award in 2009 and 2010. Hodge always thought she’d play rock and roll but a chance encounter led her to jazz. “When I was 16, some very cool older kids asked me if I’d like to join their jazz combo which met for fun several days a week and even played a few gigs,” said Hodge. “We would always listen to recordings when we got together to play, and I just found that between the listening and the playing I was totally hooked.” Fellow Capilano graduate, vocalist Shannon Scott, has a diverse background in performance, including the 2001 Jazz Extravaganza at
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The swinging sounds of the Company B Jazz Band are at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday. Carnegie Hall and singing with the acclaimed vocal jazz group Nitecap. Scott was nominated for the 2008 and 2010 CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award. Her musical influences are eclectic. “I’m influenced by quite a range of artists like Connee Boswell, Ella Fitzgerald, St.
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The Kelowna International Airport is losing close to 250,000 passengers each year to airports south of the border as consumers search out cheaper flights in the United States. And while those passengers may be better off in the pocketbook, it’s the Okanagan economy that is hit hardest by what is a nation-wide trend that the valley is not immune to. “It’s a tremendous strain on the Canadian economy,” said Sam Samaddar, Kelowna International Airport director. “We estimate that we could be losing between 230,000 and 250,000 passengers a year out of our catchment area.
“It affects all of the industries that are here: Tourism being one of them, the hotel industry being another.” Samaddar was reacting to a recent study by the Hotel Association of Canada that found 21 per cent of leisure travellers said they had travelled by car to the United States to purchase a less expensive airline ticket last year. A further 11 per cent said while they hadn’t done it in 2010, they may travel to the U.S. for a cheaper flight this year. “There is a fair bit of tax burden on the Canadian passenger these days and we know because of the difference in cost between Canada and the U.S., a lot of Canadian travelers are traveling by car
to the U.S. to pick up a flight,” said Samaddar. In the U.S., the federal government bears the cost of many of the same surcharges Canadian passengers are hit with, escalating the price of tickets in Canada. According to Samaddar, Canadian passengers are on the hook for airport improvement fees, security fees as well as navigation fees that airlines are charged to move from one airport to the other. “The philosophy is very different in the U.S.,” said Samaddar. “They look at their transportation system as a national network where in Canada we are
asking the users to pay for the security. To me, that’s a national issue.” Samaddar said the Canadian Airport Council has joined together with other groups, like the Hotel Association, to lobby government to make changes to the way fees are handled. “At the end of the day it boils down to cost and the consumer is going to go where it has the least impact on them,” he said, noting that it’s not a new trend but one that is impacting the economy in Canada more and more. One area where the Okanagan is better off than some, is in the level of competition between airlines.
“The positive thing for Kelowna that you might not see in other airports is that we have competition between airlines so you do get competitive pricing,” he said.
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Jaime Seward, a long-time Enderby resident and successful artist, recently underwent a kidney transplant surgery. And her Enderby friends and neighbours have stepped up to give her a helping hand. As a result of this life-saving surgery, Seward was faced with covering the food and accommodation expenses associated with staying in the vicinity of St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver for the three months following her surgery. In order to be able afford this expensive prolonged stay, Seward reached out to her friends and family for a hand. Peter Buxton-Carr, a friend, suggested that each local business be asked to donate the cost of one night’s stay in Vancouver to help Jaime and her family. He got together with local friend and business
woman Barb Craven and began collaborating and working on gathering donations. Little did they know, the response would be overwhelming. Prior to her Jan. 20 departure to Vancouver for the surgery, Seward was the recipient of a cheque for $6,500. “I would like everyone to know how touched and proud I am to be part of this lovely community,� praises Seward. “The support and generosity that has come my way is absolutely heart-warming. The transplant was a success. I had a minor setback in that I fell and fractured my pelvis. The kidney was not injured so all is well. Bones heal. I look forward to a speedy recovery. The Year of the Rabbit will be one of gratefulness for me.� Seward will be returning to Enderby following her recovery from the surgery.
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Bridge by Phillip Alder A help-suit game-try trying to get to game in a major occurs below three of the agreed major, so that the bidding can stop short of game. But what do bids above three of the major mean? Look at the South hand. You open one spade, and partner raises to three spades, a game-invitational limit raise guaranteeing 10-12 support points (eight losers -- don’t forget to deduct one loser for a 10card fit) and at least four spades. What would you do next? If opener has a minimum, he passes out three spades. If he has some extra values, he raises to game. Anything else expresses interest in a slam. Here, South should not use Blackwood, because
he has two immediate diamond losers. But since he has thoughts of a slam, he control-bids (cue-bids) four clubs, showing a first-round control in that suit (usually the ace, but maybe a void). North then decides whether he has a slam-suitable hand. Here he does because he has an ace, a king, a doubleton and a fifth trump. He controlbids four diamonds. Now South can take charge with Blackwood, bidding six spades opposite a oneace reply. West leads the diamond king. South has two losers: one spade and one diamond. He must get rid of that diamond loser before touching trumps. The only way to do that is to win three heart
tricks via a second-round finesse. When it works and no one ruffs the heart king with the spade eight, the contract is home. The rule for bidding a slam on a finesse is simple: Bid the slam when the finesse is winning, but stay in game when the finesse is losing!
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Doctors and nurses at Vernon Jubilee Hospital have been operating for years in the surgical equivalent of a closet. So when new operating theatres open in the VJH Patient Care Tower in September 2011, surgical teams may be forgiven for thinking they are now operating in the equivalent of, well, a theatre. “I took some staff over to the new tower last week, and they were amazed at the size of the new department” said Mary Ann Petryshen, Perioperative Manager at VJH. “They feel it is just an excellent space.” As perioperative manager, Petryshen is in charge of some of the most critical acute care areas of the new hospital tower: the surgical suite, including operating rooms (ORs), the post-anaesthetic recovery room (PARR), and the medical device reprocessing department (MDR), where all of the instrument sterilization takes place. Each of the new ORs is 700 square feet in size, compared to an average of about 465 square feet in the current hospital. The total clinical space available on the surgical floor doubles to 34,000
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Assunta Shepherd, Interior Health Authority’s health service director for acute care, shows off the spacious new operating rooms at Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s Patient Care Tower. The new rooms, which open in September, are not only bigger but include integrated equipment such as televisions and lights with cameras in each OR. square feet from 17,500 in the current space. And the MDR area is almost twice as large as the existing space. “We’ll have to learn new ways of doing things, and figure out how to use all the new
space, but let’s face it, that’s a good issue to have,” said Petryshen. Space is only part of what makes the new tower a firstclass health care environment. It’s really the organization of
space, the co-location of departments, the new communication technologies and the advanced integration of equipment that will benefit patients the most, said Petryshen. Take the MDR
department, for example. A large volume of work is in cleaning scopes for use in procedure rooms in the ambulatory care department. “Right now, it’s a big trip to get from MDR to Ambulatory Care. In the new tower, they’re right next door.” MDR is also right beneath the ORs, and there are separate dedicated elevators for clean and soiled equipment. There is enough room for case carts containing surgical instruments to be prepared in MDR, rather than in the OR sterile core, as is the case today. “It makes for a much healthier environment,
better quality control and it’s more efficient.” said Petryshen. Similarly, there will be a dedicated elevator from the Women’s and Children’s floor, just above the ORs on the fourth level, to expedite emergency Caesarean sections. There will also be much greater efficiency in the operating rooms themselves. Each OR will have a dedicated integrated equipment management system, so there won’t need to be as much movement of equipment from room to room. A new system called Vocera will allow hands-free communication between different parts of the hospital, increasing the
amount of information-sharing that can be done without direct contact. And the OR patient -holding area, where patients are admitted and interviewed prior to their procedures, is much more modern, with individual assessment rooms, providing a level of privacy and confidentiality not available in the current OR, said Petryshen. “This move is going to bring benefits everywhere you look. From larger better-designed spaces, to much more natural light and healthier working conditions, to medical and communications technology that helps us do our jobs better and take better care of patients.”
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Wayne Brown of Westwood Cabinets (from left), Luke Maygard of Livingwood Floors (representing his father, Kim) and Steve Dean of Benjamin Moore/ Decorworld donated a new digital clock to the Vernon Curling Club, much to the delight of club manager Dave Merklinger (right).
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Having a beverage in the Vernon Curling Club lounge after one of their Tuesday night men’s league battles, the members of Kim Maygard’s rink thought about giving something back to the club. Looking out the glass over the eight sheets of ice, the quartet noticed the old Coca-Cola clock above sheets four and five looking old and, well, old-fashioned, what with the long and short black hands marking the time. Maygard, from Livingwood Floors, third Wayne Brown of Westwood Cabinets and Steve Dean from Benjamin Moore/ Decorworld decided to ask the club if they
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could donate a new, digital clock. “We were talking upstairs, having a beer, and we thought a new clock would bring the level of the club up,” said Brown. “There’s always a lot of big events here.” Brown said the team is new to curling and
always have fun at the club. “We just wanted to give something back,” said Brown. “We’ve had a lot of enjoyment curling. Everybody here is great.” The Vernon Curling Club was pleased with the new clock.
“It’s a great addition to the club,” said manager Dave Merklinger. “We’re very happy to have it.” The clock was installed prior to the first draw of the recent Canada Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championships.
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The Sa-Hali Sabres brushed back the host VSS Panthers 56-44 in a highly physical Okanagan Valley Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships final Saturday night. The much taller Sabres, who are ranked No. 7 in the province, grabbed an early 20-5 lead and were up 18 at the break before the gritty Panthers started finding the bucket. “At times it looked more like a Game 7 playoff hockey game than it did a basketball game, with a lot of hard fouls, trash talking, and on more than one occasion, players had to be separated after the whistle,� said Bobby Mitchell, co-coach of the Cats alongside Lonny Mazaruk. The No. 6 Panthers went on a third-quarter run, closing to within 10 points and coming as close as five points with three minutes to go. “We were very proud of the girls for not packing it in and staying together in a dogfight of a game,� said Mitchell. “The kids showed great character and despite the loss, I think the girls grew from this game a lot.� Britney Walton led the Panthers with 15 points and six rebounds, while Michelle Smith drained 11 points and added four assists and Emily Kanester netted nine points. Both teams advance to the provincials, March 9-12, in Kamloops. Sa-Hali gets an automatic spot in the B.C.s as host so Fulton took the second berth by holding off the Kalamalka Lakers 57-51 Saturday. The Lakers iced the MEI Eagles Clearbrook 54-44 Monday night in Merritt to secure the last berth in the Sweet 16. Sparked by a few loyal fans who rode the bus, the Lakers led 26-24 at the half, and through great defence, pulled away in the fourth quarter. The Lakers used a balanced attack led by Jeevan Jaswal’s 13, Dana Epp and Grade 9 call-up Paige Ralston with seven each, and Tori Chabot, Ashley Krause and Katie Rogers, all with six. “Grade 12s Justine Correia, Tiffany Barkman, Dana Epp, Kirsten Dodds and Ashley Krause are looking forward to their first trip to the provincial basketball championships,� said Kal head coach Joe Rogers. “The Grade 11s are excited to return to the B.C.s as their last trip was a Grade 8 provincial championship three years ago.� Fulton was down 29-19 at the break, but trimmed their turnovers and upped their free throw percentage in the second half. Player of the game Kelsey Thompson dialed up 19 points for the Maroons, while Amanda Sakamoto drained 15. Tavia Lochhead of the Maroons was named a tournament all-star. Fulton head coach Jim Inglis said solid play from his bench and refuse-to-lose showings from his starters led the Maroons. “Kelsey (Thompson) was the difference,� said Inglis. “Coming off her injury, she was about 95 per cent of her usual self all weekend but in the second half she sucked it up and was 100 per cent jumping to block passes, shots and save back and over passes and out of bounds passes and plus she was deadly down the stretch. And we wouldn’t have been in this game if not for Tavia (Lochhead’s) effort in all four games. An all-star well-deserved.� Earlier Saturday, the Maroons knocked off the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton 61-47. Lochhead flushed 23 points, while Thompson sank 15
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VSS Panthers' Michelle Smith gets taken down while driving hard past Sa-Hali Sabres’ Shenise Sigsworth but still manages to make a pass in the Okanagan Valley Senior AA Girls Basketball Championships Saturday at Vernon Secondary School. points and Karlee Webb added 10. “Karlee (Webb) played her toughest game in two years under the hoop against their big girl and Grade 10 Hana Ouchi jumped in and played exceptionally,� said Inglis. Kal outgunned the South Okanagan Hornets 59-56 earlier Saturday with Rogers hitting a three-pointer with nine seconds left to eliminate the Hornets. Kal got great rebounding by Kaelyn Parmalee and Jaswal. Meghan Tetrault and Epp were tenacious on defence. Meanwhile, the VSS Grade 8 girls are off to the provincials,
March 10-12, in Pitt Meadows. Dave Tetrault’s crew stopped Fulton 55-29 in the North Zone final, getting a dozen points from Steph Mintz and 10 from Mackenzie Kreeft. Jenna Lazar and Mintz each canned eight points as VSS toppled Len Wood of Armstrong 39-21 in the semifinals. “We played our best game of the season,� said Tetrault. “The growth shown by all the girls from November has been incredible. I want to thank my assistant Jenna Hunter, who really molded the team’s skills.�
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Armstrong’s Ina Forrest and Vernon’s Sonja Gaudet added yet another gold to their ever-growing collection of wheelchair curling medals Tuesday in Prague, Czech Republic. Curling with skip Jim Armstrong and third Darryl Neighbour, Forrest (second) and Gaudet (lead) boosted Team Canada to a 7-3 win over Scotland in the goldmedal game. Canada, who won gold at the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics and the 2009
world championships, also in Vancouver, opened with a deuce in one. The Scots answered with back-to-back singles in two and three, but Canada seized control with deuces in four and five and added a single steal in six. Scotland counted one in seven, but Canada ran them out of stones in eight. “We got off to a good start, stealing two,” said Armstrong. “We were very solid and the two girls (Gaudet and Forrest) at the front end absolutely set the bar for wheelchair curling. They made it really
easy for me, I honestly never had a tough shot. “In the round-robin we were very close after five ends against Scotland, but sometimes you have to play a little more aggressively and we had to play hard to beat them.” Canada, who went undefeated at 11-0 in their championship run, grounded Norway 7-4 in their 1-versus-2 page playoff Monday at Prague’s Roztyly Curling Hall. Scotland pummeled Norway 12-1 in the semifinals.
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The H&L Glass Wolfpack finished eighth in the K-Town Senior Atom Hockey Showdown Tournament, losing 4-3 in triple overtime to the Kamloops Ice Devils Sunday morning in Rutland. Nick Mitchell (offensive MVP), Nicholas Cherkowski and Powell Connor scored for the Wolfpack, whose defensive MVP was goalie Dylan Blazek. The Wolfpack started overtime shorthanded so it was 4-on-3. The teams then went two minutes at 3-on-3 before going 2-on-2 with Kamloops scoring the winner with 11 seconds left. The Pack started the 12-team tourney by falling 9-7 to the powerful Kamloops Ice Ducks, blowing a 6-3 lead. Cherkowski (offensive MVP) and Joe Eggert each scored twice, while brothers Powell (defensive MVP) and Lincoln Connor and Devin Pimm added singles. Josh Bridge had two assists. In their first game Saturday, the Pack lost 4-1 to the Kelowna Lakers with defensive MVP Cameron Moger scoring
Vernon’s goal. Eggert took offensive MVP with constant hustle and playmaking. Eggert supplied 2+3 and Cherkowski scored twice as the Pack stopped the Kelowna Sabres 8-5 Saturday night. Moger, Mitchell, Powell Connor and offensive MVP Finnian O’Keefe completed the offence. Smooth-skating Drayden Dougan earned defensive MVP. The H&L crew open the Okanagan Mainline playoff tournament Friday morning in Salmon Arm against Kamloops #3. The Valley Wood Venom finished ninth by stuffing the Westside Warriors 8-1 Sunday morning. Braeden Cooper was outstanding offensively as was Gavin Fleck who drove hard to the net. Aiden Rysen played a solid defensive game. “The boys really showed their ability to compete and play with consistency,” said Venom head coach Jason Danbrook. The Venom opened with a 5-3 loss the Ice Devils. Goalie Braeden Barnard turned in a solid 20-save showing, while
AP goalie Reece Hawthorne provided stellar relief in the third period. Defenceman Keeghan McRae’s strong skating and the power forward tandem of Levi Danbrook and Coleton Bilodeau kept the Venom in a close battle. The Venom then bowed 6-4 to the Kelowna Icehawks. Tenacious defensive play by Lee Christensen and Cody Webb’s magic stick kept the Venom in the game, while Mika Burns continued to help his teammates become playmakers with great offence. The Venom then stopped the Spartans 4-2 with Lucas Halvorson providing strong defence, while Ben King showed superb puck protection. Dylan Sedlacek displayed power strength at both ends of the ice and CJ Storey was a solid playmaker making key passes. Strong passing by Caden Danbrook and the great hands of Steven Benischek provided strong offence. Tyler Sedlacek recorded 18 saves. The Venom start the playoffs Friday afternoon versus Kelowna #2.
Vernon power hitter Greg Niemantsverdriet and setter Preston Tucker earned tournament all-star recognition as the UBC Okanagan Heat claimed gold at the BCCAA Men’s Volleyball Championships Saturday night at UBCO Gym. Playing in front of a near record crowd, the Heat used heavy hitting from tournament MVP Nate Speijer and Niemantsverdriet to ground the Columbia Bible College Bearcats of Abbotsford 25-19 in the first set. Nerves and adrenaline got to the Heat, as they began over-hitting, and dropped the second set 25-21. Heat head coach Greg Poitras called a timeout to settle his team, and they responded by grounding the Bearcats 25-16 in the third set. In the fourth set, Speijer went on a tear, using his lethal serve to collect six of the Heat’s final seven points to take it 25-17. In women’s volleyball action, UBC Okanagan outlasted the Vancouver Island University Mariners of Nanaimo 3-2 (25-27, 25-19, 25-21, 20-25, 15-7) to capture their third straight BCCAA title. Tournament MVP Caitlin Nyhus directed the Heat’s offence with 34 assists and added digs. UBC Okanagan’s Alex Basso and Myrte Schön earned tournament all-star selections. The B.C. conference of the CCAA received the wild cards for both the men’s and women’s teams, meaning the Bearcats and Mariners will join the UBC Okanagan squads at the national championships, hosted by Cégep de Sherbrooke Volontaires in Sherbrooke, Que., March 10-12.
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The Sa-Hali Sabres grounded the Oliver Hornets 86-77 in the Okanagan Valley Senior AA Boys Basketball Championships final Saturday night at Pleasant Valley Secondary in Armstrong. The No. 2 Sabres and No. 7 Hornets both advance to the provincials, March 9-12, in Kamloops. All-star Ben Olson recorded 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as the eighth-rated Fulton Maroons stuffed the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops 59-45 to grab the third provincial berth. Gurbinder Randawa chipped in with 15 points for the Maroons. Earlier, Fulton iced the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton 76-66 with Greg Hyde pocketing 26 points. Olson earned 22 points and 10 assists, while Mitchell Rouault sank 17 points. Fulton will meet the fifth-ranked St. Michael’s University Blue Devils of Victoria in first-round action at the provincials. “That should be a tough game and we’re looking forward to it,” said Fulton head coach Dale Olson. “The boys are ready, we are playing well, and we should have a good week of practice. The drive to the championship begins now.” The Mustangs knocked out the PVSS Saints 77-60 Saturday afternoon. Sa-Hali brushed back the Maroons 66-62, while the Hornets iced Pleasant Valley 79-60 in semifinal play.
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Cross country ski triple gold medalist Alysson Marshall of Enderby carried the Team B.C. flag into Sunday’s Canada Winter Games closing ceremonies in Halifax. Marshall also earned a silver medal to help the cross country team finish first compared to fourth in 2007. Team B.C. brought a dedicated team of 242 athletes, 74 coaches, three national artists and 22 mission staff to the Games. Team B.C. ended two weeks of competition with one of its best medal counts at a Canada Winter Games. The 88 medals, including 28 gold, 29 silver and 30 bronze are 12 more than at the last Winter Games in 2007. That put B.C. in third place in the medal count, won by Quebec with 137. “What a performance by our teams over the last two weeks,” said Team B.C. Chef de Mission Ajay Patel. “All British Columbians should be proud of Team B.C. and share in its success. “The athletes’ inspiring performances, dedication to winning and commitment to Team B.C. was spectacular. We finished with one our best medals counts at the Canada Winter Games. British Columbia’s ongoing investment in sport is reflected in our results.”
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Orphans’ forward Jeremey Silzer is stopped on his wraparound attempt by Canucks’ goalie Steve Clarke, and defenceman Neil Jones (facing) is there to clear the rebound in IHL playoff action Sunday at Wesbild Centre.
Orphans rattle Canucks Morning Star Staff
Another year, another stunning Interior Hockey League playoff upset by the R.E. Postill & Sons Orphans. It was pretty much a carbon-copy of last postseason as the ninth-place Orphans upset the pennant-winning Teale Utility Canucks 5-4 in overtime Sunday night at Wesbild Centre. The Orphans, who finished 25 points back of the Canucks, also shocked them in round 2 of the playoffs a year ago. Defenceman Joe Dolling, with Orphan goalie Jason Silzer on the bench for a sixth attacker, equalized with 45 seconds left in regulation and then wired the winner 3:39 into the extra period. The Orphans focussed on strong team defence to hold off the explosive Canucks, with blueliners Jamie Johannson and Ryan Kempton leading the way. Dolling added an assist on Rob Bauml’s firstperiod goal, while Grady Gare, Jeremy Silzer and Jason McLeod also scored. Justin Nerling earned a pair of assists. Seattle Thunderbird grad Tyler Quiring pulled the hat trick for the Canucks, who got 2+2 from former Vernon Laker sniper Jason Elders and two assists from Troy Killingbeck. The Orphans opened the playoffs Saturday night with a 5-3 win over the eighth-place Silver Star Hitmen at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Grady Gare scored twice and Bauml netted the winner with 3:29 left. Murray Vetsch opened the Orphans’ scoring and Leath Gare hit an empty net with 19 seconds remaining. Leath had two assists. Waylon Folliott, Brad Semeschuk and Rhett Ballard replied for the Hitmen. In Monday night action, ex-Viper Richard Jodoin scored three times as the second-place Re/Max Rangers thumped the Kal Sports Bar Blackhawks 9-3 at Priest Valley Arena. Brad Kowalski, with 2+1, UBC T-Bird grad Tom Ouchi, Al Betton, ex-Vernon Laker Shawn Bourgeois and Dave Penner also scored for the Rangers, while Steve Ensing (2) and Sean Kober replied for the Hawks. Tim Proctor, Glenn Mitchell and Rich Haldane each earned two assists for Re/Max. Jake Stuchberry scored twice as the 12th-place Kal Tire Knights upset the fifth-place Godard Excavating Predators 5-4 in a shootout Saturday night at PV. Stuchberry was the Knights’ fourth shooter and he beat Jordan Vallance for the winner. Kyle Engelmyer also connected for the Knights, while goalie Ryan
Dutcher stopped three Preds while getting beat by Danny Stein. Deryck Irmen and Will Besler also scored in regulation for Kal Tire, while Stein, Trevor Abel, Kenny Johnstone and Jordan Nixon replied for the Preds. Nixon forced the shootout with 1:25 left. The fourth-place Royal LePage Whalers recorded a pair of wins, grounding Kal Tire 8-5 Sunday night at Wesbild after stuffing the last-place Maroons 6-2 Saturday at PV. Jerry Reinhardt pocketed 2+2 and Bobby Nicholls and Steve Burke also scored twice as the Whalers beat the Knights. Curtis Wakelin added 1+3 and Jason Anderson also scored once. Cory Nicholson netted two helpers in front of James Scherck. Curtis Summerfelt, with 2+1, Irmen, with 1+3, Cody Watson, with 1+2 and Stuchberry answered for the Knights. Reinhardt also bagged two goals as the Whalers brushed back the Maroons. Wakelin counted 1+2, while other goals came from Mike Sutch, Nicholls and Denis Ouelette. Cory Webb collected 3+2 as the Hawks opened with a 9-4 ambushing of M&K Ready-Mix Bruins Saturday at PV. Matt Ertmoed had 2+1, Scott Wallace scored twice, Kober had 1+3 and Ensing had one goal. Sean Gracey had three assists. Jason Kasper, Chris Church, Jaron Chasca and Mike Tew replied for the Bruins. Mike Fochler recorded the hatty as the Sharks upended the Blue Jay Concrete Hornets 6-1 Sunday at PV. Sam Pantaleo, Taylor Zoethout and Justin Glinsbockel completed the Sharks’ offence in front of Jordan Vallance. Mike Glowa countered for the Hornets.
Sam Mellor fired the winner just over two minutes into overtime as the Trail Smoke Eaters bounced the Westside Warriors 5-4 in first-round B.C. Hockey League playoff action Monday night at Cominco Arena. The Smokies held a 2-1 best-ofseven series lead heading into Game 4 Tuesday night in Trail. Speedy forward Travis St. Denis led the Smoke Eaters with two goals, with singles coming from Ben Matthews and Scott Jacklin. Mellor (first star) had two helpers in support of netminder Kiefer Smiley (36 saves). Westside captain Alex Grieve paced the Warriors with two goals. Kevin Boyle recorded 30 stops. The Penticton Vees put a 3-0 stranglehold on their first-round series with a 4-3 OT win over the Quesnel Millionaires Monday night at The Vault. Joey Holka collected the winner 5:32 into overtime. The Vees got other offence from James Polk, Joey Benik and Logan Johnston. The two teams met in Game 4 Tuesday night in Quesnel. In the other Interior Conference
series, the Salmon Arm SilverBacks had a chance to sweep the host Merritt Centennials Tuesday night at Nicola Valley Arena. The ‘Backs used Paul De Jersey’s OT goal to roll the Cents 4-3 and take a 3-0 series lead Monday night in Merritt. Salmon Arm jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a pair of goals by Devin Gannon, but the Cents rallied with powerplay goals 30 seconds apart to equalize late in the second period. Brett Knowles put the Gorillas back in front before the second intermission, but Jeff Jones forced OT midway through the third period. The Vernon Vipers, who are enjoying a first-round bye, have home-ice advantage against the lowest remaining Interior seed. Game 1 of the conference semifinals goes Tuesday night at Wesbild Centre. Heading into Tuesday-night Coastal Conference playoff action, the Surrey Eagles led the Coquitlam Express 3-0, the Langley Chiefs hold a 3-0 edge over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and the Victoria Grizzlies have a 2-1 lead on the Nanaimo Clippers.
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People Eaters pluck Novice ringette win Mackenzie Munro and Kalen Webster each fired two goals as the Vernon People Eaters shaded Salmon Arm 5-4 in Novice ringette action Saturday. Julie Francis recorded the winner with two minutes remaining. Head coach Lance Spillett had high praise for netminder Josey Nerling, forwards Georgia Lannon and Kinsey Corday and defenceman Kayla Spillett. In other Novice action, Kyra Olsen and Kenzie Koshure each turned hat tricks as the North Enderby Timber Lightning outworked the West Kelowna Icebreakers for a 9-8 upset win Sunday night. Bryn Taylor-Hawes set up Olsen’s winner with a beautiful pass from behind the net. Also providing Lightning offence were Hailey Quiring, with a pair, and Rylie Marchand. Netminder Giselle Torres earned the win. The Nixon Wenger Stingers earned a berth in Tween C provincials with a 1-1-1 record at the TORL playdowns over the last two weekends. The Stingers grounded Shuswap 13-2, tied West Kelowna 7-7 and fell 2-1 to Kelowna to finish second out of four teams. Having placed second, the Stingers met the Kelowna Demons in the final, falling 8-3 Sunday morning at Priest Valley Arena. The Stingers fought hard in the first period, trailing 3-1 at the break. Riley Martian scored early in the second period to make it 3-2, but Kelowna replied with four unanswered goals to pull away. Jocelyn Jones and Martian the Stingers’ other goals.
The Stingers thanked the parents and fans who attended their games. Provincials go March 9-12 in Burnaby. In Junior A weekend play, the Jacura Trucking bowed 5-4 in overtime to Kelowna in the TORL Cup final at PV. The two teams thrilled fans with a fast-paced, back-and-forth game. Kelowna forced OT with just over two minutes to play, and recorded the winner after eight minutes of extra time. The four Vernon goals came from Briana Ostafie, Whitney Jacura, Erin Banning and Nicole Williams. Assists went to Shelby Fisher, Amy Wuenche and Shelby Munk. Genny Stevenson was brilliant in goal, supported by solid defence from Brianna Thalheimer, Fisher, Kendra Racine and Ostafie. The two-way play of centres Williams, Wuenche and Danielle Butler, and forwards, TeriLynn Blatney, Banning, Munk and Jacura kept the pressure up front. The Storm are also heading to provincials in Burnaby. The short-benched Bunny Dynamite had to borrow players from the opposition in a 5-4 loss to West Kelowna Sunday. Scoring for Vernon were Sierra Spillett, Katie Finlayson and Danika Bellamy. Emma Roine, Nate Williamson, Brooklyn Charest and Taliya Yamaoka provided strong defence. In other Bunny action, Chayse Krause and Tye Krause each scored three goals as the Vernon Shooting Stars rallied again for an 8-4 win over Kelowna on Saturday. Kaila Summerfelt and Paige Edgar each had singles for Vernon.
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Never played soccer but always wanted to try? Been off for a few years raising children and want to get back into the game? The fun-filled Super 8 Women’s League – in its second year – is looking for more players to strengthen its ranks. “Last year was a great success and went very well with four teams participating,” said Super 8 director Barb Schulz. “The great thing about this league is when one team is short, the other team will lend them a player so everyone gets to play because there is no scorekeeping or league standings to worry about.” Schulz said the relaxed atmosphere makes for extremely friendly action where even first-timers were scoring goals last season. “We want to emphasize this is a fun league,” said Schulz. “Some players are coming back off injuries and some are out to get extra exercise playing in two leagues. Everyone has their own reason, but in the end we all leave with a smile.” Eight-aside games are played
Tuesday nights at Marshall Field on a pitch half the regular size. There are two 35-minute halves. “Everyone takes turns in goal and different positions. There is a referee, which helps keep us on track and makes it like a real game.” There will be a registration and social on Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the VantageOne Indoor Soccer Facility upstairs. New players without connections will be put on a team. Registration forms can be printed online at www. vernonsoccer.ca/nowsa (scroll down to Womens’s Super 8 League). Call Barb Schulz at 250-542-5386, or Shelinda Morin at 250-550-6920.
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Vernon Stingers’ Riley Martian tries to skate past a Kelowna Dragons’ defender in their Tween C ringette league final Sunday morning at Priest Valley Arena. The Dragons won 8-3.
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With horses loaded heavy with supplies, three young men abandoned the comforts of home and headed deep into the woods looking for adventure. The friendships they forged and the shared experiences have remained strong over five decades, and they’ve helped mould who they are today. “It was the best thing we did in our lives,” said Ernest Laviolette of the twomonth camping trip he took with Eugene Foisy and Charlie Foisy in the Peters Lake area, north of Cherryville, in the 1960s. For Laviolette, it was also an outlet for his budding interest in cinema. He packed along a 16-millimetre camera and shot what became The Call of the Monashee. “It was quite successful at the time,” said Laviolette of the film that toured across Western Canada and was shown nationally on TV. It was the winner of 1968’s Canadian Amateur Film Award. Fast-forward to 2011, and The Call of the Monashee has been released on DVD and Laviolette will be signing copies at the Greater Vernon Museum Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Who would think that 50 years later, the film would make a comeback,” he said. “People have been lining up to get them and B.C. Parks is interested. They’ve taken a couple of copies for their archives.” Living in Cherryville, the Monashees were an obvious backdrop for a movie. The cast of characters would include deer, moose, birds, goats and marmots, as well as Laviolette and the Foisys. “Eugene and I were out every weekend and back into the hills,” said Laviolette, who was 28 in 1960. “I went out with the camera and I had never seen anything like it. I took picture after picture.” Eugene Foisy was more than willing to lead Laviolette’s expedition, but he never contemplated that the end result would be drawing interest years later. “It was just a reason to go,” said Foisy, whose focus was hunting and fishing. He was 22 years old at the time, and the film highlights his culinary skills — whipping up a batch of pancakes, turning wild berries into jam or frying up freshly caught rainbow trout. Eugene Foisy recently sat down with
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PLACE: Taoist Tai Chi Hall 3105 - 28th Street Vernon Benefits of Taoist Tai Chi — The Taoist Tai Chi internal art of taijiquan incorporates stretching and turning into a sequence of movements to effectively improve health of body, mind and spirit. The benefits include: Improved circulation, balance and posture; increased strength and flexibility and reduced stress. For more information, call the Taoist Tai Chi Hall at 250-542-1822 or email vernon@taoist.org RICHARD ROLKE/MORNING STAR
Ernest Laviolette produced The Call of the Monashees in the 1960s and it has now been released on DVD. his grandchildren to watch the DVD. “I realized how much I’d aged but my passion for the outdoors hasn’t changed. I still go out every fall,” he said. The technology of the day often made filming a challenge. “I’d see a deer, get off my horse, set up the tripod and check the light meter. I was surprised if the deer hadn’t taken off by then,” said Laviolette. Once back home, Laviolette turned his basement into a studio and he began editing the film and writing a script. It was decided he wouldn’t do the narration. “My voice didn’t carry that much. It
sounded more like I was reading,” he said. He enlisted Dave Sparrow, an announcer at CHBC TV, and soon dialogue helped add context to the vibrant images. Filming occurred just before the area became Monashee Provincial Park in 1962. “It’s a wonderful historical record,” said Ron Candy, Greater Vernon Museum curator. “He’s captured something that you can’t recapture. There was only a tiny window to shoot and it’s gone.” The Call of the Monashee is being sold at the Greater Vernon Museum for $20 as a fundraiser for the museum.
Begonias are ideal for shade
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he past few days have been good ones for me. I had an amarylis that really gave me my money’s worth. It produced three stems: one with four blooms, one with Fred Lyall five blooms and one with six blooms, so 15 blooms in all out of one bulb. I have had a couple of calls from folks
IN THE GARDEN
Thursday, March 10, 2011 8:30 - 10:30 AM
who enjoyed the trailing begonias I had last year. When you are selecting bulbs, be sure they are firm and with some weight. They should also show some sign of buds. I suggest you use 12-inch diameter hanging baskets. A 12-inch diameter basket holds double as much as a 10-inch. There are some excellent potting soils available. I suggest you add a heaping tablespoon of bone meal to each basket, but avoid high-nitrogen plant foods. Do not cover the begonia tuber. If you have a good greenhouse, you can start them early. I find a starting date of March
15 to 20 is early enough. As soon as the weather warms above freezing, get them outdoors in good light, but no direct hot sun, as they are a shade lover. An advantage begonias have is that no insects wants to feed on them. Do not use any sprays such as diazinon. If you see some mildew forming, a little soap and water and a very small amount of baking soda will clean it up. Okanagan Gardens and Roses meets March 14 at the Schubert Centre at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.
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Welsh leek pie makes a change from quiche
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thought I’d talk a little about onions and their relatives this week. Onions rank among the oldest vegetables in the world, and throughout the ages, and in almost every country they have been attributed healing properties. The early Egyptians even considered them sacred. Onions belong to the lily family and are usually available all year long. Most are sold dried or cured except green onions, leeks and chives, which are sold fresh. The most familiar types of onions are yellow onions, which are globe Cathi Litzenberger shape and usually called cooking onions. They vary in size from small to large, are pungent and good for chopping, boiling and soup. Bermuda onions are flatter in shape and quite large, pale yellow or white, and milder than the yellow onion. Spanish onions have brown or yellow skins and are mild. They are excellent for slicing, good for deep-frying and stirfrying. There are white onions, small in size called silver-skins, which are used in a variety of pickles, stews and casseroles. Red onions are mild, even sweet, and are often used in salads. Green onions or scallions are very young onions pulled before the bulbous base has been formed. Both the green and white parts can be eaten and are chiefly used for flavoring, garnish or salad, but they can be served as a vegetable as well. Cook them as you would asparagus. I’m told they are delicious on toast with a butter sauce (something my diet won’t permit me these days).
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And then there is the leek, which also belongs to the lily family. They are delicate in flavour, have long flat green leaves, closely folded together, with the bottom, or bulb, white in color, and only slightly larger than the leaves. Leeks tend to be very gritty so must be carefully washed. Cut off the root ends and about two inches of the green tops, then peel off the first leaves from top to bottom, soak in cold water to loosen dirt and then wash thoroughly. Leeks are cooked and served in much the same way as celery and asparagus. Today I have two leek recipes for you to try. The Welsh Leek Pie is a superb recipe and is a pleasant change to the often-served quiche. The soup recipe was given me some years ago from a friend and I find it excellent. Welsh Leek Pie 6 leeks ½ cup chicken stock Juice and lemon rind of ½ lemon 2 Tbsp. butter 4 eggs ¼ cup heavy cream 2 cups fine cottage cheese, or 8 ounces cream cheese Salt and pepper 3 Tbsp. fine dry breadcrumbs Pie pastry for 1 – 8-inch pie Clean the leeks and cut both the white and green parts into 1-inch pieces. Bring the chicken stock to a boil along with the lemon juice, rind and the butter. Add the leeks and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 12 –15 minutes. Beat together the eggs, cream and cheese until well-
blended and creamy. Add ½ cup of the cooking stock while stirring. Then add the whole mixture to the cooked leeks and remaining stock. Simmer for a few minutes, stirring, until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a light cream sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Grease a pie plate and dust it with fine breadcrumbs. Line with pastry and flute the edge. Pour in the leek mixture. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 F for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. Makes 4 – 6 servings. Mushroom and Leek Soup 2 bunches leeks, washed well ¼ cup butter ½ lb. mushrooms, finely chopped ¼ cup flour ½ tsp. salt 2 dashes cayenne pepper 1 cup chicken broth 3-4 cups milk 2 Tbsp. sherry or 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 6 lemon slices Fresh parsley (optional) Wash and finely chop white part of leeks. In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and sauté leeks until tender, but not brown. Remove from pan and set aside. In remaining butter, sauté chopped mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes. Blend in flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Add leeks. Gradually stir in chicken broth, milk and sherry or lemon juice. Cook until thickened and mixture comes to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Serve with thin slices of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley.
Criminal record checks explained Morning Star Staff
Anyone who has ever wanted to volunteer at their child’s school knows the first order of business is a trip to the RCMP detachment for a criminal record check. And with new legislation in place for the checks, the Vernon and District Volunteer Bureau and the Community Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) decided an information session was in order. The two organizations recently organized a meeting of nonprofit agencies that will feel the impact of the new legislation governing criminal record checks. A number of experts made up the panel who spoke to an audience of more than 50 representatives from local non-profit groups: Rachael Zubick, manager of the Community Policing office; Jill Luxton, information and complaints officer, and Blair Imrie, records manager, both with the Vernon RCMP detachment; and Twylla Genest, manager of the Vernon and District Volunteer Bureau. The panel was asked to address
the issue of criminal record checks and in particular the new legislation governing policies and procedures for individuals wishing to volunteer and needing a record check in order to do so. Of interest and concern were the procedures for the Vulnerable Sectors Group. “Individuals wishing to volunteer with vulnerable persons (children, youth, seniors or persons with a disability) must consent to a Sexual Offence Record Check for which a pardon has been granted or issued,” said Imrie. “It is for the protection of those coming under the Vulnerable Sector Group.” Imrie said people with the same name or birth date of an individual on the National Sex Offender Registry will be “flagged” as needing further investigation. “This is where the finger printing process becomes necessary,” said Zubick. “Being flagged is not synonymous with being suspect. The process is implemented to accurately identify the person wishing to volunteer.” Luxton said there is a cost to this process as it involves a lot of
work and time. “The potential volunteer will be notified that they have been ‘flagged’ and asked if they would like to proceed with the finger printing process,” she said. “Ottawa (Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services) will return a document verifying the applicant’s personal information together with confirmation that the vulnerable sector screening has been performed. Volunteers would be advised to keep this document for future reference.” Genest indicated that the agencies have always been expected to exercise due diligence in the form of interviewing, screening and record checking. The difference now is that the process is more stringent and time-consuming. “Volunteers are caring people who offer to use their time, skills and talents in the service of helping someone in need. Vernon and district can be proud of the number of people who have come forward to offer service as volunteers,” she said. “As nonprofit agencies it behooves us to do all that we can to protect these individuals and ourselves in the service of our community.”
Kershaw discusses smart family policies Morning Star Staff
According to the North Okanagan Early Childhood Development Coalition (NOECD), 30 per cent of B.C. children enter school vulnerable in one or more developmental areas, which can impact future workforce, crime levels and community leadership. “But with smart family policies, the B.C. business community can save $1 billion a year and grow B.C.’s economy,” said Lynne Reside, coordinator for the NOECD. The coalition invites community leaders in gov-
ernment, business, health, education and aboriginal communities to a presentation Friday to hear Dr. Paul Kershaw, one of Canada’s leading thinkers about family policy. He is the Human Early-Learning Partnership Scholar of Social Care, Citizenship, and the Determinants of Health at UBC. The breakfast and presentation with Kershaw takes place Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. This event is free, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, call 250-5499178 or e-mail coordinator@noecdcoalition.ca
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Community Calendar MARCH 2 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. 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. COMMUNITY GARDEN REGISTRATION Don’t wait till spring! Registrations are being accepted now for all three community gardens. Several allotments still available. Enjoy home-grown veggies, get some exercise and make new friends. Register in person at Vernon Rec Centre. Visit www. greatervernonrecreation.ca for details or call 250-542-6920 VERNON AND DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB MEETS The first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Opportunity to connect with others involved in many different dog sports in the area. A fun club with friendly people, new members always welcome. Call Jayne at 250-545-0187 for more information. MONTESSORI MEETING Come and find out more about School District 22’s best kept secret. We offer a Montessori education at Okanagan Landing school and it’s free! Next meeting of Vernon Montessori Society March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the school. Childcare is available. For more info., contact vernon-montessori@hotmail.com or OKL at 250-542-1181. CLARENCE FULTON DRY GRAD FASHION SHOW 2011 March 2 at Clarence Fulton School, 2301 Fulton Rd., 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Fulton Dry Grad for 2011. Admission $7, tickets available at the door or through the Fulton office. OPTIMIST CLUB March 2 information meeting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Looking for people interested in forming a Vernon chapter of the Optimist Club (dedicated to “Bringing Out The Best in Kids”). Info session at Vernon Curling Club. For info., see www.optimist.org or call 250-545-6221. THE NORTH OKANAGAN NATURALIST CLUB MEETS March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Lodge. Guest speaker will be Lisa Scott, on the subject, “Wildlife Tree Stewardship.” TIMBRETONE MENS’ BARBERSHOP CHORUS Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at the North Okanagan Community Life Society, 2400-46th Ave. All male singers any age are welcome to join us. For info. phone 260-4435 or 503-2552. FEMALE SINGERS WANTED Start the new year with a song. Vernon Kalamalka Chorus welcomes women from 18 to 80 to sing with us on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Halina Centre Gym, 3310-37th Ave. Our chorus is affiliated with Sweet Adelines International and sings a wide variety of music in a cappella barbershop harmony. For information, phone Grace at 250-545-0808 or Deanna at 250-542-9229. VERNON WOMEN IN BUSINESS Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Schubert Centre for networking 11:30 a.m. to noon, buffet lunch noon to 1 p.m. Members, $14; non-members, $20. VWIB offers networking opportunities and inspires, educates and motivates women to be the best they can in their business and personal lives. For more info., see www.vwib.com or e-mail membership@vwib.com. LAPIDARY DROP-IN SESSIONS Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Geodes, opals and quartz, oh my! Cutting and polishing rocks is great fun! Open to members of the Vernon Lapidary and Mineral Club. For more info, visit www.vernonrockhounds.com $5.60 per session, $50.40 for a 10 x pass. For more information call 250-542-6243. SECOND WIND COMMUNITY BAND Our band always welcomes new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us! Practices are every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Vernon secondary school. We play everything: jazz Broadway musicals, marches, light rock and classical.
Feature Event: Paddlewheel Park Potluck Dinner and Spring Breakout March 5
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osted by the Okanagan Landing Association and free to members and friends — just bring a “pot” or dessert and share dinner with friends and family. Non members welcome — no charge. New memberships welcome at $15 per family. Come and enjoy an evening of relaxation, view the new Community Hall, built by volunteers and donations after the original hall was destroyed by fire in 1999. Also view the restored historic Station House, relax, and enjoy Okanagan Lake from the sundeck. Entertainment by Ukuleles for Fun starts at 5 p.m. Also enjoy a display and art sale of limited edition art works. For more information, call 250542-2500 or e-mail to info@okanaganlanding.com. The event takes place Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Paddlewheel Park Hall, 7813 Okanagan Landing Rd. The Okanagan Landing and District Community Association has been serving the community since 1949. For more info. call band leader Toni at 250-549-2414. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Singles crib runs every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Please contact the branch at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m., or e-mail lsdmjb@ yahoo.com for more info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Wednesdays: A fun-filled mid-week night at the Legion! Come for the meat draw and play a round of pool; it all starts at 7 p.m. PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Run by the founder of Vernon’s Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness “A Walk To Remember” Jennifer Patrick. Group is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death; men and women welcome. Drop-in group, offered at no charge to anyone who has experienced a loss regardless of how long ago the loss occurred. You may choose to talk or just listen. Group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Talk’n Donkey, 3923-32nd St., Vernon, upstairs. Topics: March 2, “Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage).” For more information, please contact Jennifer Patrick 250-9382331 or Melody Miller 250-540-2449 or e-mail awalktoremember_ourbabies@yahoo.ca MEAT DRAW AT THE ANAF Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Help us help our community and have fun, too! Also, pub darts on Wednesdays. THE VERNON CHAPTER OF THE MS SOCIETY Hosts a yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the People Place. A COURSE IN MIRACLES Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399. PREGNANCY SUPPORT Every Wednesday we offer two drop-ins: lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., and supper from 4 to 5:30 p.m. We offer a free and confidential service to help you have a healthy baby. We are gratefully accepting donations to the program of maternity and infant clothing and double strollers. We are at 2902-29th Ave. For information call 542-5448. NORDIC POLE WALKING FOR 55-PLUS provides poles and free instruction at the Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Benefits to using poles are: you walk taller, straighter with more build up to your upper body muscles. Also if you feel unsteady on your feet this method of walking helps you gain confidence in walking especially after surgery. Come try it out. (You do not have to use poles, just walking in a safe, warm, environment is helpful for keeping up your strength and balance.) For more information, call Olena at 250-547-8866.
ABORIGINAL INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Free swimming Wednesdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the aquatic centre. For more info., 542-7578. THE HALINA CRAFTERS A fun group of people open to new members 50+ who would like to come out and socialize and work on different projects. Join the fun Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877
for more information. AL-ANON MEETS Wednesdays at 7 p.m., the Alliance Church. For more information, call 545-4933. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for more information. ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUPS The Alzheimer Society of B.C. holds support groups for caregivers and people in early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Support group for caregivers also meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Both meetings at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., room 102. Call Jennifer, toll-free, 1-800-634-3399. CODA MEETS Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Now meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 3204 Alexis Park Dr. (behind Knox Presbyterian Church). Please call our 24-hour hotline at 250503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for more information. WESTSIDE RESPONSE SERVICES SOCIETY WRS offers blood pressure testing, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - noon at the Killiney Beach Hall and Annex on Udell Road. AA MEETINGS ON WEDNESDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting (X), 8 p.m. at VTC, 2810-48 Ave., Vernon. Tradition meeting (X) closed meeting, 8 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25 Ave, Vernon. AA meeting (X), open, 8 p.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. THE VERNON DIET CLUB MEETS Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weight-management is welcome. Call 542-3252. IS SCRABBLE ON YOUR “TO DO” LIST? Join the local “Scrabblers” every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Schubert Centre. Come out and learn with us! Call Sharon at 545-8092. THE SCHUBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 250-549-4201. Thursdays it’s tai chi, seniors’ support group (fourth Thursday), Fun Time for Seniors, line dancing, exercise class, wood carving, Friday’s it’s canasta, mah jongg, happy hour with live music. LADIES OF THE ROYAL PURPLE Come join the great ladies of the Royal Purple Lodge #123. We are a non-profit group meeting at the Elks Hall on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Meeting starts 1 p.m. or bring your lunch at join us at noon. For more information, call 545-6810.
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Community Calendar MARCH 3 CALL TO ARTISTS FOR ART MARKETS Artists and artisans are invited to apply for stall space at the Open Air Caetani Art Marts. The markets will take place on the third Saturday of the month from June to September. For information and application see www.caetaniculturalcentre.org MUNICIPAL PENSION RETIREES’ ASSOCIATION Quarterly meeting for the Greater Vernon area March 3 at 1 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Agenda includes election of officers. There will be a presentation about fun things to do with your digital pictures. Anyone receiving a BC Municipal Pension including retirees from health care, local government, school district, police and fire is welcome to attend. All members are encouraged to bring a new member with them. For information contact Jane at 250-260-6199. FRIENDS OF HISTORY MEET March 3 at 10 a.m. in The Pantry meeting room. Guest speaker will be Vivian Merchant on the topics of the “Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary,” Miss Lydia Bishop and her family. Lunch is available and everyone is welcome to attend. BUSINESS NETWORKING IN ARMSTRONG Check out our free networking opportunity over lunch with a new interesting topic each meeting! We meet the first Thursday of every month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch. Format: 10 minutes networking with others, one minute optional personal introduction for each attendant, 10 minute speaker. We’ll finish up with a three-minute business spotlight, determined at previous meeting with business card draw. Armstrong Inn Banquet Room. Would you like to be a future speaker? RSVP to lendingd@telus.net or call 250-546-3963. VERNON TOASTMASTERS Starting a new year of education and communication. We will be offering weekly sessions on “How to Run and Control Business Meetings.’’ Any club, business or organization will benefit from more productive and economical officer meetings. Meetings held Thursdays 7:30 to 9 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 4716 - 34th St. For more information, call at Serle 250-542-5161. THE VERNON SILVER STAR QUILTERS Meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. New members or guests welcome. For more information, see our website at www.vssq.org KNITTING CIRCLE ARMSTRONG We invite you to a relaxing evening of sharing, learning and meeting new friends. Bring a project — needles and yarn — or just yourself. Beginners always welcome. Now accepting yarn donations for local charitable projects. See www.knittingcircle.ca or call Judy at 546-9475 or Marlene at 546-6325 for more info. We meet the first, third and fourth Thursdays of the month. SCHUBERT EUCHRE GROUP Meets Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. at Schubert Centre. For more information, call Wilf Nash at 250-558-5818, Verna Riggins at 250-542-0828, Alice at 250-549-8434 or Muriel at 250-542-9335. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Discussion group meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE AND WEIGH-IN CLINIC The first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Schubert Centre. Ask at the front desk for room location. VERNON LIONS CLUB MEETS First and third Thursdays of the month at the Den, 3313B-30th Ave., 6 p.m. New members welcome. Call Ken at 545-2722. PYTHIAN SISTERS VERNON TEMPLE #21 Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Betty at 542-8450. VINTAGE CARS Are you interested in old cars? The Vintage Car Club of Canada, North Okanagan chapter, meets at The Pantry in Vernon the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We welcome interested guests and new members. Please note: though owning a vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necessity. For more information, call Robert at 260-3969, Glen at 546-3252 or e-mail to damzerr@telus.net. PREGNANT? NEED ASSISTANCE? Info., counselling, layettes provided. Call 545-5520 for an appointment or visit Vernon Prolife at 3105C-31st Ave., on a Thursday morning.
NEW HOPE FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS COFFEE Weekly coffee at the New Hope office, Thursdays 9:30 11:30 a.m. Our office and resource centre is in the People Place, room #004, coffee time in #003. Come and join us at 3402 - 27th Ave, Vernon, or call 250-545-6004. FREE LEGAL DROP-IN CLINIC Every Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m., room 303, the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Open to all, regardless of financial circumstances, volunteer lawyers provide up to 15 minutes of basic advice on legal issues. For more information or to make an appointment, call Colleen Hoople, Specialized Victim Assistance, at 542-3322 or Wynn Hartfelder, Outreach, at 542-1185.
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nated and represented by local churches. OLD TIME DANCE THE ENDERBY DRILL HALL March 4 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Admission, $6 for adults; $3 for students. Lunch included. Music by Valley Five. All welcome. Call 545-5414 or 545-4220 for more information. MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER March 5 at St. James School, 6 p.m. til midnight. Pub food, live and silent auction, cash bar, dancing to Kath and the Tomcats. Proceeds to be split between St. James School and NOYFSS (North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society). Tickets $25 each available at St. James school and NOYFSS. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SEMINAR March 5 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., registration 8:30 a.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3412-15th Ave. Cost is $30 per couple. For all couples seeking to strengthen and improve their marriage. Hosted jointly by Emmanuel and Alexis Park Churches. To register, contact Aaron at 250-545-5941 or e-mail embaptist@telus.net or Liz at Alexis Park Church, 250-542-4135. ENDERBY SEED SWAP March 5 at A. L. Fortune secondary, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. More than 30 vendors selling seeds, vegetables, baking, foods, crafts, and other products. Info. and demos throughout the day. Admission $3 for adults, free for children, students. Discounts on beverages if you bring your own cup. For info. call 250-832-2355 or 250-838-6581. ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY SILENT AUCTION March 5 in the Village Green Mall centre court. Bid on art work donated by local artists and collectors. All proceeds to our lifesaving emergency vet care and spay/neuter assistance programs. Donation of auction items greatly appreciated. Please phone Heather at 250-542-7203 or Pat at 250-545-5724. CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Year of the Golden Rabbit, traditional Chinese dinner, nine courses; slide presentation on China Exploration Tour 2010. Apple Lane Restaurant, 3313–31st Ave. March 6 at 6 p.m. Cost: $50 per person (tea, coffee, tips included). No-host bar, silent auction. Net proceeds support North Okan. Hospice Society. Limited tickets in advance from Ghee or Teresa Hwang at 250-549-1356. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY The Vernon Women’s Centre holds annual celebration March 6 at Schubert Centre, 10 a.m. until noon. Continental breakfast, speakers, activities, door prizes, and more. We are celebrating everyday warrior women. Please feel free to bring a picture or a story of a woman who inspires you! Tickets are $7 at the door. For info. please call the Women’s Centre at 250-542-7531. THE COMMUNITY-WIDE SING-ALONG March 6 from 7 - 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1406–32 Ave. Join us as we sing our favourite hymns, and southern gospel songs with the Sing-along Band playing as Karl Janzen leads. Invite your friends for an hour of sharing God’s love through music.
WONDERCAFE.LIVE! IN LUMBY Presents “Something Fishy: Wild Salmon & the Wilsey Dam,” featuring Priscilla Judd and Michelle Nickerson, advocates from Middle Shuswap Wild Salmon Society. Participate in presentation and discussion of issues around habitat changes needed in this area. Gather March 4 at Lumby United Church Hall, 7 to 9 pm. Fair-trade Thai coffee and organic teas. By donation. Questions? Dave at 250-547-6368 or daboss1@telus.net. PRESENTATION FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS in government, business, health, education and aboriginal communities are invited to be our guests March 4 from 7:30-9 a.m., Vernon Lodge. Breakfast and presentation with Dr. Paul Kershaw, Ph.D, UBC, one of Canada’s leading thinkers about family policy. Event free but space limited. Contact coordinator@noecdcoalition.ca to reserve. Sponsored by North Okanagan Early Childhood Development Coalition. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS March 4 from 7-8:45 p.m. Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. The class topic will be “Understanding Karma and Future Lives.” Drop-in class. Fees adults $10, students and seniors $5. For more info., see www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. CONCERNED ABOUT EFFECTS OF TV ON KIDS? Concerned about the effect of TV, computers and video games on young children? Cris Rowan speaks to parents about Children and Technology: Finding the Balance. March 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. Cost $5 per individual or family at the door or pick up ticket from preschools, daycares, Child Care Resource and Referral, Science Centre, Family Resource Centre. Children’s activities/ child care available so make it a family night. If you need child care, please contact coordinator@noecdcoalition.ca or 250549-9178. Rowan is the author of Virtual Child. THE ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the first Friday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. All welcome. Call Carolyn at 542-6333 or see www. arthritis.ca for more information. B.C. GOV’T RETIRED EMPLOYEES’ ASSOC. Meets March 4 at 12:30 p.m. for lunch at Schubert Centre. DRIVING AND DEMENTIA The Alzheimer Society of B.C. and the Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange present an online event March 4. Dr. Frank Molnar, of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Ottawa University, and assistant professor, Department of Medicine, will review the guidelines for assessing fitness to drive in persons with dementia. Presentation is free and pre-registration required. For more information and registration contact Sarah Clark at clark@dementiaknowledgebroker. ca WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2011 March 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 10102 Middleton Dr., Coldstream. This year’s World Day of Prayer service, written by the women of Chile, reflects on the theme “How Many Loaves Have you?” SUNDAY, MARCH 13 • 7:30 PM All welcome to join in this worldwide event KELOWNA COMMUNITY THEATRE by attending the service which is coordiTICKETS AT SELECTYOURTICKETS.COM • PH. 250.762.5050
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Islands are a very special feature to kitchens design and added functionality. Size is proportionate to available space. Your egress from Island C/Top front edge to wall C/Top front edge should be between 36”- 42”. 42” being ideal and if space allows I have done a few at 48” but that should be the rare exception. The reason for this is in your footing. You should only be transferring your position in one clean step, otherwise you are shuffling a half step and this creates a trip zone and wears on your flooring. Now you can make the island as big as you have room for as long as it does not extend beyond the footprint of the kitchen or interfere with natural traffic flow. Your work stations should all be on no more than two sides of an island, other wise it will become an impediment to function and flow. Big Islands should all be one level. The raised eating bar is more for smaller or angled islands. The bigger the island the more features is should have to make a grand statement such as posts, flutes, corbels, library panel, furniture kick, glass doors or wine racks etc.
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A QR code is a barcode that when scanned by Smartphones links directly to a website, phone number, Facebook page, even simple alphanumeric text, etc. QR stands for “Quick Response” and has been around since 1994 mainly in Japan and Europe. It is now appearing more locally since airlines and product manufacturers have been using it to provide additional and often time sensitive information. To use the code you need to download an app from the App store. (We’ve used Scanlife and Shop Savvy successfully). QR codes can be useful media tools - use it on business cards to conveniently download contact information or use it to direct clients to contests, events or specials you may be promoting. If you’d like a QR code set up contact us, we’d be glad to help. PS – try the code above and become a fan of our Facebook Page! Thanks for reading!
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Sound the sirens! Remove all miscellaneous from your filing system. A miscellaneous file folder is the same scenario and mindset as a junk drawer. You stuff things in a drawer or closet with the intention of taking care of it later. The dilemma is later never seems to come around. A few suggestions to help break you away from this temptation and develop new routines 1. File items together under a generic name for example, office supplies, fuel, meals, tools, etc. 2. Staples receipts to your bank or credit cards statements. You will find this to be a very good tracking system for your receipts. 3. Create separate files for each business you contact regularly 4. Label all file folders for ease of identifying the contents Remember the Golden Rule, everything has a place!
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What are the Pro’s & Cons‘s when buying with a Friend?
This can be an economical way into the market for people who are “just friends”. They are know as Communal Home Owners or Co-hos. There are benefits to owning a home with a friend/colleague. You’re paying into your mortgage not your Landlords pocket; Your mortgage payments may be lower than rent; You could have a much nicer property than if you were to buy alone; You are building equity, for your next investment; Taxes, utilities and maintenance costs are shared. Be proactive in asking your Realtor, Lawyer and Mortgage Specialist or Mortgage Broker questions. Know your options, what if only one of you wants to sell, or passes away. Be clear on what percentage of the home is owned by whom and if both parties agree to sell, how will the equity/debt be divided? Just like any partnership decide who is responsible for which bills, maintenance, cleaning, etc... Do you have a Real Estate question that you would like answered? Please email them to me at hayley@century21executives.com or call to set up an appointment. Century21 Executives Realty Ltd. hayley@century21executives.com www.hayleybrown.ca 250.309.7695
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I keep looking around for that perfect piece of furniture, but nothing seems to fit in my space, or the color on display doesn’t match, what should I do?
This scenario is quite common, as there are many odd shape floor plans that we have seen… and yes, there is an answer! Here at City Furniture we have brought in furniture lines in which you can custom order pieces in different configurations to fit any space! For example sectionals are available with a chaise, with recliners and/ or cup holders, armless chairs, square wedge seat, round corner, L-shaped etc. Once we have worked with you on dimension, we can move onto the fabric/leather selection for the body and add color with accent pillows. The selection of fabrics is endless, we offer fashion fabrics in different patterns, textures, and color. We are also proud to say we have custom order programs with Canadian Manufacturers. Come in and see how fun and easy custom ordering your furniture can be!
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To sum up quickly re-visit the fundamentals of the swing and work on your balance. If you work on some good balance drills from now until the snow melts you will be ahead of the game when it comes time to put a ball in front of you. Balance Drill: Try this in your living room without a golf club. Assume a good golf stance, put your hands on your biceps and rotate your trunk until you hit what would be your top of back swing position. Make sure you’re in good balance with 90% of your weight on your back foot. Now rotate through to your finish position. Make sure your have at least 90% of your weight on your front foot. Tap your back toe on the ground. Drop by the store for more balance tips and drills and to make sure you have all the equipment you need in your bag for the upcoming season.
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Terasen Gas and FortisBC now share a vision and an identity — FortisBC When you look into the future, what do you see? We see an opportunity. So our shared future starts March 1st. We’re ready to continue delivering the natural gas and electricity services you expect, safely and reliably. We’re ready with new energy solutions like biomethane and geoexchange. We’re ready to build even stronger relationships in the communities we serve. Above all, we’re ready to deliver on all that you expect from each of us — the employees of FortisBC. For more information visit us at fortisbc.com.
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Gerall (Gerry) (Jerry) Ahearn Gerall Ahearn was born born on on May May 18 18thth,, 1926 1926 in in Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Alberta and and passed passed was away peacefully on February 23 23rdrd,, 2011 2011 in in Vernon, Vernon, B.C. B.C. at at the the away peacefully on February age of 84 years. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife; age of 84 years. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife; Rebecca, to to whom whom he he was was married married for for 30 30 years, years, his his son; son; Terry Terry Rebecca, (Lorraine) of of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Alberta and and his his grandson; grandson; Sean Sean of of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta. Alberta. Jerry Jerry (Lorraine) was preceded preceded in in death death by by two two brothers brothers and and two two sisters. sisters. was In respecting respecting Jerry’s Jerry’s wishes, wishes, he he was was cremated cremated and and no no service service will will be be held. held. As As an an In expression of of sympathy, sympathy, those those who who wish wish to to do do so so may may send send donations donations in in memory memory expression of Jerry Jerry to to the the charity charity of of their their choice. choice. of Cremation arrangements arrangements have have been been made made with with Cremation BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605 27 27thth Street, Street, Vernon, Vernon, B.C. B.C. V1T V1T 8Z5 8Z5 5605 (250) 542-1187 542-1187 (250)
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DENNIS, Wayne Pius It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Pius Dennis on February 26, 2011 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237.
ISAACSON, James Donald It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of James Donald Isaacson on February 11, 2011 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
Carolyn (Carol) Isabel Williams (McKenzie)
Carol quietly leŌ her family and the dedicated care of the staī at the Hospice House on February 26th, 2011. Carol leaves behind Verne, her husband of over 52 years, daughters Joy Gregorash (Bob), Shelley Williams (Terry) and son Bill (Melody), four grandchildren Erin, Holly, Daniel, Crystal and four great grandchildren. Carol was born September 23rd, 1931 in Cutknife Saskatchewan. Her family moved to Vancouver, where Carol received her educaƟon. IniƟally Carol pursued a degree in music, but redirected her career to nursing and graduated from the University of BC with a degree in Public Health. While pracƟcing in Prince George Carol met and married Verne Williams, a member of the RCMP, in 1958. They lived in Fort St. James, Sidney, Colwood, Prince Rupert, Chilliwack, Waverley, Nova ScoƟa and for the last 33 years in Vernon. AŌer her family grew up Carol developed a great interest in the community. Carol was a volunteer with the PIN Crisis Line, Vernon B.C. Summer Games, Friends of the Library, and the Community FoundaƟon. Her great interest and enthusiasm lay with the Vernon Winter Carnival, beginning with the Queen’s CommiƩee, then as a volunteer with Carnival, Oĸce Manager and later as Chairman of the Carnival CommiƩee. Carol served three terms on council in Coldstream and as a representaƟve on the Okanagan Regional Library, serving as chairman for 4 years. Carol has been honoured with the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal, the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, Order of Jopo and named Woman of the Year by the Vernon Business Woman’s AssociaƟon. Carol’s family with to express our hearƞelt and sincere thanks to Dr. Mandreck, Dr. Hardy, Dr. Blyth, the staī at the Vernon Cancer Clinic, Kelowna Cancer Clinic, Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the Vernon Hospice House, all who provided sterling interest, care and professionalism. A celebraƟon of Carol’s life will be held 2pm, Thursday, March 3rd at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, B.C. A recepƟon will be held in the church hall following the service. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons to the Vernon Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
HORIUCHI, Fumiyo “Bonnie” March 3, 1924 – February 25, 2011
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother on February 25, 2011 at the age of 86. Formerly a long time resident of Vernon, BC, she passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Kelowna after her battle with cancer. Bonnie worked for many years as a retail clerk at Woolco (Woolworth’s) in Vernon before retiring. She will be sadly missed by daughter Linda (dog – Sasha) in Kelowna; daughter Janette and husband Gordon in Calgary; grandchildren Mike (Kendra), great grand Owen of Clagary; Chris of Calgary; sisters Kitty Nakamura and Tamaki Yokota of Toronto, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mom was predeceased by her husband of 61 years Hajime “Jim” in 2007, her parents Hisakichi and Miya Nishimura, brother Toki and sister Kiyo Urata. At Bonnie’s request, no funeral service will be held. Cremation by Springfield Funeral Home. A private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1633 202, 1835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H5. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome. com, 250-860-7077.
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Pfeiffer Robert (Bob) Sylvanes Robert (Bob) Sylvanes Pfeiffer was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 22, 1935 and passed away on Jan. 21, 2011 with his son Rob by his side. Bob was predeceased by his beloved Marg., Nov. 4, 2007, whom he dearly missed. Bob will be forever remembered by his 2 sons Robert (Sue) and Darrell. Cherishing his memory is his granddaughter Rachelle (Mike). We would like to thank Dr. Boucher and all the staff in emergency and all the staff on the 3rd floor of the VJH for their kindness and care for Bob during his time there. A memorial tea will be held at 3209 Crosby Rd., Vernon, BC, Saturday, March 5 @ 2pm.
SIMON PURR
We regret to announce the death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on February 27, 2011, of Mr. Simon Purr, at the age of 83 years. Simon was born in Jugoslavia, and was a farmer in Germany prior to moving to Canada in 1983, where he farmed in Manitoba unƟl his reƟrement to the North Okanagan in 1989. Simon was a member of the Schubert Centre, and loved dancing and German-orientated acƟviƟes. He is survived by three sons: Willi (Monika) and Armin (Sonja) in Germany, and Guenther (Angelika) in Grindrod; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and extended family members in Germany. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Vernon Funeral Home, with Father Dale Normandeau oĸciaƟng. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be oīered at www. vernonfuneralhome.com
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Kal Tire is Canada’s largest independently owned tire dealer servicing the commercial and consumer markets throughout Canada. The company is headquartered in Vernon, BC, and has over 220 company-owned and associate dealer stores, 11 retread facilities, 1 OTR plant, 4 warehouses and approximately 3,500 employees. Kal Tire’s Health and Safety team is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Coordinator to assist with the implementation and compliance of health and safety regulations within all divisions (including Stores, Warehouses, and Retread Plants). This is a full-time temporary position (one-year maternity leave). This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with experience in health and safety, a knowledge and understanding of provincial safety regulations and who has achieved or is working towards their CRSP. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501–48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by March 12th, 2011.
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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.
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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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Employment
Employment
Employment
Employment
Employment
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
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 APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM Managers (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1800-665-8339, 604-681-5456. DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free calls. 1-877-2979883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies.1877-804-5381. (18+). GAIN ENTRY Level Skills in ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Technology. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000 entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma, grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; prc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2011.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
GET YOUR Foot in the garage door. General Mechanic training. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to automotive/heavy duty apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. LEARN FROM Home, Earn from home. CanScribe Career College offers online courses: Medical Transcription and Computers. Great work athome opportunities. Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com Massage Therapy www.ovcmt.com. 1-800-701-8863
Training.
TRAIN AS a Traffic Control Person (Flagger).Next courses Kelowna. 5-6 or 9-10 March. 250-212-0770 or www.aljsafety.com WANT A Career as an Artist? Register for Visual Arts Diploma program. Multi-use workshop, painting, drawing, sculpture studios. No portfolio required. Grande Prairie Regional College. University Transferable. Call 1-780-5392909 or www.gprc.ab.ca.
Haircare Professionals HAIR STYLIST Full time permanent position. Invermere, B.C. Great position to jump start your career. Easy to build clientele Leave message 250-342-9863
Help Wanted APPLY NOW! Expanding Kelowna co. now accepting applications for FT work in various positions. No exp nec. 250860-3590 or email resume to info@plazio.ca
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Assembly sales, customer service & management trainee positions available within our Kelowna office. Must be 18+ years of age. No experience required as we provide full training. Call 250-860-3590 or send resume to info@plazio.ca
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Ladies Retail Store
is looking for a sales associate. MUST have “Ladies” retail experience. Please hand deliver resumés to:
La Creme Clothing Co. 3003A - 30th Ave, Vernon
Small Ads work!
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens, Estate Administrator (28 years experience) at 250-503-5300 today, To set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9A2
ATTENTION Learn to generate excellent income from your home computer, free online training, unlimited earnings. www.FreedomKey123.com ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417
Employment Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Certified Hi-Ab Crane truck operator, must be physically fit. Please reply to Box 15, C/O The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1P5 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 DEMO PEOPLE Mature and responsible people needed to demonstrate new concept in water. 4hr shifts, excellent pay. Sales or demo experience preferred but not required. Send resumes to: info@sweetwatersprings.ca
Edo Japan Fruit Union, Mature, f/t & p/t casual worker. Able to work evenings, weekends & split shifts. Apply within between 10:30-11:30 Mon-Fri. Experienced F/T Breakfast Cook required. Please apply between 1-2pm to Diner on Six 2511 Highway 6. FORD PARTS MANAGER Ford and after market parts experience mandatory. Great wage and benefits package to the successful candidate. Email resumes to: dlsales@telus.net or visit www.davelandonford.com. FT Qualified ECE/IT wanted in Salmon Arm. Contact: LeighAnne 250-832-5553 or leighanne@ladybuglanding.ca
Trades, Technical
Trades, Technical
Vernon Regional Transit operated by FirstCanada ULC is now accepting applications for the position of
CASUAL MECHANIC Commercial Transport Mechanical Repair Certification preferred; Motor Vehicle Inspectors Certificate, light truck mechanical repair experience, Driver’s license Abstract, required. Reply
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN ENGINEERING – INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL (3 Summer Student Positions)
The Regional District of North Okanagan wishes to fill Engineering Summer Student positions. Reporting to the Weed Control Officer, the Invasive Plant Control Crew will work on a variety of projects related to Integrated Pest Management and Vegetation Management. Duties and Responsibilities: • Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the identification and removal of invasive plant species • Operate weed whips and/or gas-powered weed-eaters, vehicle (truck), and herbicide spraying apparatus, as well as hand pulling for control of invasive plants • Set up, maintain and conduct minor repairs of equipment • Perform landscaping maintenance at Recycling and Disposal Facilities and other sites throughout the Regional District • Maintain harmonious working relationships with municipal and Regional District staff, elected officials, members of the business community and the general public • Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Required: This position is suitable for students in the fields of Agriculture, Natural Resource/Environmental Studies, Sciences (Biology and Chemistry) or Landscaping
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Experience maintaining and using small hand tools and light equipment Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License – No Restrictions Experience and/or knowledge of invasive plant management Native and invasive plant identification skills Ability to read maps, collect and record data Knowledge and use of handheld GPS units May be required to obtain an “Industrial Vegetation & Noxious Weed Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate” Experience in the application of herbicides would be an asset Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of terrain and weather Ability to work co-operatively in a team situation Ability to respond courteously to the public Basic computer skills including MS Office programs (Word, Excel) First Aid Level 1 would be an asset
Hours of Work / Wages: The hours for this position are Monday to Friday, eight (8) hours per day, from May 2, 2011 to August 31, 2011. This position offers a wage range of $13.50 - $16.00 per hour (depending upon qualifications) + statutory vacation pay. Applications, quoting Competition No. 11-02 will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011 to: Human Resources Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Fax: (250) 550-3723 e-mail: hr@rdno.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or e-mail enquiries please.
Red Robin Canada is very excited to announce the opening of their newest location in Vernon, BC! With an expected opening at the beginning of May, we are currently accepting applications for the following positions: • Managers • Bussers • Servers • Dishwashers • Hosts • Line Cooks Red Robin exceeds guest’s expectations through our people, guided by our shared values of Honour, Integrity, Continually Seeking Knowledge and Having fun. We are looking for honest, fun, upbeat people who are willing to make a difference! If this resembles you or someone you know, please contact us at: Red Robin Vernon #400 – 5601 Anderson Way, Vernon, BC Phone: 250 542-3300 • Fax: 250 542-4491 or email: vernon@redrobincanada.com
Employment
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VERNON
vernontransit@shawcable.com 4210-24th Ave. Vernon BC 250-542-4493
TOYOTA TOY O
SALES POSIT POSITION Vernon Toyota ta is now accepting a applications for the position of Product Advisor. We are seeking Highly Motivated individuals with previous experience in automotive sales to join our team. If you would like to join our team in selling the worlds #1 Product Line please contact Dave or Rick @ 250545-0687 or email your resume to dave@vernontoyota.com or rick@vernontoyota.com
Vernon, British Columbia
Camp Director: Our Camp Director is responsible for the overall management of the campers, leaders, staff, property and programs at the camp. Must have at least two years of leadership and related camping/ administration experience and training. Must be older than 25 years and demonstrates the ability to articulate their Faith journey and work within the ethos and theology of the United Church of Canada. Will develop routines, schedules and procedures for camp operation, organize all camp program activities.
Assistant Camp Directors - 2 positions: The Assistant Camp Director is responsible for helping plan, implement and evaluate camping experiences, for campers of all ages. Two years leadership experience with children and youth at a camp or other settings. Demonstrates the ability to articulate their Faith journey and work within the ethos and theology of the United Church of Canada. The Assistant Camp Director will help develop and implement effective learning programs that help campers experience a safe environment, take responsibility for leadership in camp programs as identified in planning meetings. A criminal record check will be required. Closing date: March 27th, 2011 Visit our website for more info about Camp Hurlburt & application forms @ www.camphurlburt.com Applications/resumes to: Camp Hurlburt Committee Box 97, Vernon, BC V1T 6M1
Job Fair Come and see us on Saturday, March 12, 2011 10 am - 3 pm Bring your resume to the Clubhouse and meet our team We look forward to seeing you. www.predatorridge.com
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Employment Help Wanted TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a FOREST TECHNICIAN to join our team in LUMBY, B.C. Tolko is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer offering full pension and benefit programs. TO APPLY: All applications will be handled in confidence and should be submitted by March 11, 2011 to: Tracey Harrison Phone: (250) 547-1223 Email: Tracey.Harrison@tolko.com FOREST TECHNICIAN The Forest Technician is responsible for assisting in the effective delivery of Regional timber development goals. Working under the direction of a Timber Development Forester, as part of USW Local I-423, the incumbent will conduct forest development activities (Road/Cutblock Layout, Timber Cruising, Site Plans, Cutting Permits) in a timely, cost effective, and professional manner. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must be a strong team player with above average organization, communication, and computer skills. A demonstrated ability to meet regularly set performance measures and the potential for future mobility within the Company will be considered a definite asset. Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals as a Registered Professional Forester. Electricians and Apprentices needed Summit Electric Ltd. with offices in Kamloops and Quesnel is looking for certified electricians and 3rd and 4th year apprentices for full time work. Applicants must have the ability to travel to job sites across Western Canada. Company pays for travel, LOA and any flights. CORE COMPETENCIES • Industrial and commercial experience an asset • Must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and adapt easily to severe time constraints as needed • Able to work with little or no supervision • Must be able to pass mandatory drug testings Reply To: robcouturler@summitelec.com or by fax to: (250)992-7855 FORT MCMURRAY based company seeking experienced Class 1 or 3 Drivers, Min 3 yrs exp. Flights & Accommodations provided. Clean drivers abstract; drug & alcohol test required. Also seeking Labourers. Contact Raven (780) 750-5653 or email : callmevac@live.com Hair Stylist Wanted - Busy location. Wages- Commission/ hourly rate. 250-550-7181 K-Rod Steel requires rebar placers for the Kelowna area. Experienced only need apply. Email resume: tracey.mcbryan@krodsteel.ca fax 250-549-1662 Local Security Company P/T, Full Time, On-Call Security Officers Required. Must have valid BC Security Licence as well as valid BC drivers licence. Candidates must be available to work day & night shifts. Experience preferred but not mandatory. Fax resume to 250-766-0812 or email kalsec@shaw.ca Looking for chair rental in local Salon. 250-260-3565 (evens) 250-549-1515 (day) MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 PHOENIX FENCE Hiring Chain Link Fence Installers for Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta. Full-time, premium wages, overtime, benefits, bonus, relocation program. Call Dale 1800-661-9847. Fax resume: 780-447-2512. Email: dzaps@phoenixfence.ca. RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, must have drivers licence & criminal record check. Reply to Box #14 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5
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Employment
Services
Services
Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Help Wanted
Alternative Health
Cleaning Services
Feed & Hay
Antiques / Vintage
Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy
Residential Cleaning Providing: Thorough, Consistent and Reliable Professional Service for over 10 years. References Available. 778-475-3315
QUALITY CAREGIVER WANTED Jiminy Crickets childcare center in Lumby, has full time position for caregiver with ECE or assistant status. Please call 250-547-0005. “We require a legal assistant with a minimum of 2 to 3 years experience. You will manage a variety of files independently and not be stuck in a little cubicle day in, day out! You will handle litigation, wills, probates and other legal work. You will have a high degree of client contact and handle reception duties. Please email your resume and salary expectations by email to Gerry@Laarakkerlaw.com. No phone calls or personal visits. Only those meeting our qualifications will be contacted for an interview.”
OfÀce Support FULL TIME receptionist needed for busy automobile dealership. Greet clients, direct calls and perform light clerical work. Polished appearance and professional demeanor a must. Excellent pay plus benefits. Send to resume fiumidinisia@yahoo.com
Teachers Teachers needed for part time Tutoring The Junction Literacy Centre is accepting applications from certified teachers (retired, on-call, part time, new grad) for grades 2 - 12. To request an interview contact
admin@junctionliteracy.ca or call 250-275-3117.
Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Art/Music/Dancing WANT A Career as an Artist? Register for Visual Arts Diploma program. Multi-use workshop, painting, drawing, sculpture studios. No portfolio required. Grande Prairie Regional College. University Transferable. Call 1-780-5392909 or www.gprc.ab.ca.
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 $500 LOAN, No credit refused. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1-877-776-1660. 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is Not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. NEED CASH TODAY?
Trades, Technical BANNISTER GM in Edson, Alberta requires Journeyman Automotive and Collision/ Painter Technicians. We offer Veteran Managers and Supervisors in a family owned operation. Signing bonuses, moving allowances, and top pay come with the right applicant. Apply in confidence to: dean@bannisteredson.com. CERTIFIED HEAD MARINE MECHANIC. Shuswap Lake. Great work environment! Start $25/hr+ Accommodation avail. Please contact 250.675.2250 gareth@shuswapmarina.com GLASS TECHS Needed! Speedy Glass is seeking experience Glass Technicians for our Kelowna and Vernon locations. You should have strong knowledge of residential/commercial flat glass installations. Some auto glass experience would be an asset. Superior customers service skills and a valid driver’s license required. Join an industry leader & a great group of people! Competitive wages & exceptional benefits offered! Please submit your resume to: jdean@belroncanada.com Fax: 604-415-8313.
Work Wanted GERMAN TRAINED FARRIER available for work. For more information visit: www.farrier-hennig.com
✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-434-4346 REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
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. 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972 7366). www.PardonServices Canada.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
Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS GRANITE BLOWOUT SALE GRANITE SUPER SALE! 150 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM
GRANITE KITCHENS Starting at $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLS Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces. 156 colors. 10yr guarantee. Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Excavating & Drainage 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
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping
ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a semi-load. 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: 1st crop - 50 bales alfalfa & grass dry rounds, barn stored & no rain $60/bale. 2nd crop - 50 alfalfa & grass silage bales $60/bale. Lumby (250)547-6945 Hay for sale dry rounds & haylage. $50.00 & $55.00. Armstrong 250-546-0420. Hay for sale, grass alfalfa mix 75 bales. $6.00 each. 250546-6690. HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
Fencing
Organic hay (Alfalfa & Brome) extremely high quality. $8.00 bale. 250-503-7889.
Post Pounding & Excavating. Cheap rates. No transport fee. 250-308-5403.
Small square bales, grass hay $4/bale. Alfalfa hay small square bales $6/bale. 250546-0537, 250-308-1037
Garden & Lawn DOUBLE DIAMOND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE landscaping crew avail. for complete lawn care, flower garden, small tree and shrub maintenance. For free estimates. 250-253-1482 Wendy or 250-309-2751 Martin
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs
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
2nd cut grass hay, small square bales, $7/bale. 250838-6725
Very good quality haylage, no rain, 3 times wrapped, $45/bale. Call (250)838-7932
Classifieds = Results!
Building Supplies Steel Buildings. 30x40, 50x100 - Others. Time to Buy Now at Old Price. Prices going up! www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 1KD 800-964-8335
Firearms Canadian Firearms Safety Courses to obtain your P.A.L. for both non-restricted and restricted firearms taught in a private setting in the Enderby area by a Master Instructor. Courses starting in early March. Call to register, or for further information. (250)8042033 CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curleybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698
Firewood/Fuel Firewood, quality mixed, full chord. $120. + delivery. 250547-1490 Kris. Pine 1 cord round $120, split $150, Fir $150/$180. Birch $170/$200. Delivered. 250547-9733
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. 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.
Misc. for Sale
WANTED
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. We also buy, sell & pick up.
Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259
Auctions
Auctions
Pets ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Phone (250) 545-7535 www.vernonanimalcare.com
3 Black Lab pups for sale. $450. (250)938-5357 Steve BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 7th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Havenese pups and Bichon pups. Micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, great dispotions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923. Miniature Dachshund pup. CKC registered. Red female, smooth coat. Family raised, vet checked, vaccination MC. $750. (250)832-9941 WOLF HYBRID Cubs res. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Livestock
Livestock
LIVESTOCK HAULING 250-938-0868
Computer Services
Computer Services
542-8620
Heavy Duty Machinery
WIENER pigs for sale. (250)832-9772, 250-253-0509
Cleaning Services
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.
Don Goy knee brace, $150 obo. 250-838-7223
Reliable and committed
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.
#1 Choice, washer & dryer $250, fridge’s $150, ranges $100, great selection, Stuart 250-549-6545
Livestock
Will organize your paperwork & prepare financial statements. A/R, A/P, HST, payroll. Shoeboxes welcome. Diane 250-542-1306.
™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions
Appliances
Furniture 1yr old Cherry currio cabinets, $300. Cherry dining rm table & 4 chairs, $150. 250-542-4348 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Kitchen dinette c/w 4 padded swivel chairs, exc. cond. $275. 250-545-3658 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
COMPLETE RENOVATIONS, Repairs or updates to your home. I have 20yrs exp. in construction. I am also a journeyman Electrician. Quality work at an affordable price, so I can save you money! 250838-0268, cell: 250-868-7334 MAN AND PICKUP Handyman 35 years exp. Ref’s avail. Joseph 250-308-2773
PEGGY’S HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING. $20/hr, Ref avail, 250-541-0911 250-938-6338
COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES Now open again. 5min from Armstrong. Sat & Sun, 10am-5 or by appt. Quality Antiques, 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) 250-546-2529
Merchandise for Sale
Call Paul:
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
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.
MARCH 10 NEXT REGULAR SALE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION THURS., MARCH 10 www.valleyauction.ca
APPROX. 500 HEAD GRASS & FEEDER CATTLE ALTWASSER & RRTS CHAROLAIS BULL SALE
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 MARCH 2 • 6:00 P.M.
AUCTION
Dining Table with 6 Ladder Back Chairs, Large Dual Recliner, Sofa, 3 Pcs Coffee & End Table Set, 2 Love Seats, Heavy Slat Top Dining Table & 6 Chairs, New Queen Boxspring & Mattress, Antique Dining Table, Oak Barley Twist Morris Chair, Antique Rocker, Chest of Drawers, Lamps, Framed Pictures & Prints, Set of 4 Chairs, 2 Large Chandeliers, Computer Desk, Pr Wood Dining Chairs, Futon & Frame, Large Bar, Lamps, Mirrors, Set of Royal Albert Val D’Or China, Collector Plates, Shelf Units, Single Elec Bed, Cedar Chest, Desks, Credenza, Lesage Piano, Elec Keyboard, TV’s, Stereo’s, Reel to Reel, Hand Knotted Carpets, Cabinet Doors, Hockey Signed Photos, Cameras & More. Appliances: Stainless Steel Fridge, Front Load Washer/Dryer, As New Steam Dryer, Maytag Washer & Dryer, Portable Dishwasher, Freezer.
Alum Sled Deck with Ramps, 1000mm Camera Lens with Tri Pod & Case, 24” Commercial Gas Grill 350 sq. ft. Maple Hardwood Flooring, Delta 6” Jointer/Planer, Craftsman Disc Belt Sander, 1500 Watt Gas Generator, Makita Die Grinder, 1/2” Impact Gun, Air Ratchet, Makita Palm Sander, Gas Chainsaw, Gas Weed Eater, Gas Fireplace, Snow Board, Skiis, Wooden Cabinets & More.
1998 Ford Explorer 4X4 236,000 kms, 1995 Honda Accord
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RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
• New Construction • Reno’s • Gas Lines
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Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale 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.
Okanagan Blue Print. Plan NOW for SPRING building. 250-558-8791
10 acres (in pasture) 3bdrm, full bsmnt. 10 min from Vernon. 4855 Miller Rd, Armstrong BC. May take motor home for down payment. $489,900. 250-546-8630. 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. ARIZONA LAND LIQUIDATION- Starting $99/mo, 1 & 2 1/2-Acre ranch lots, 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport. NO CREDIT CHECK. Guaranteed Financing, Money Back Guarantee. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001. 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
Northern Lights Flex Gym, exercise unit, cable & weights, hardly used. $200. 250-5456900 PRIVATE Collector will buy gold & silver coins! All conditions. Check your safety deposit box! Todd, 250-864-3521 Reclining couch and sofa. $120. 5 drawer dresser.$25. Video camera. $45. Mens snow skiis, bindings, boots.$80.250-540-8277. Singer Feather weight 221, antique sewing machine, exc., cond. $350 firm. 250-3096395. 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 Try Vernon Golf and Country Club this summer and only pay the dues. Regular $1904. Restricted $1713.60. Call Kris @ 250-307-4166 Two peddle bikes for sale. 1 Giant (ladies) Sedona DX, $250. 1 Norco (mens) Monterey, $150. Both like new. 250545-6900 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Misc. Wanted Cash paid for Silver coins. Paying 10 times face value. 250-545-7140.sumas@shaw.ca “Okanagan Pickers” What’s on your property, in your outbuildings. Let’s see. 250-3070009 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 White fridge & free standing gas f/p in good cond. 250-3088138
Sporting Goods Galvanized tin sealer rings w/glass lids, uses rubber rings to seal, old, but works well, cheap & reusable. Go green, 2 dozen for $1. 250-545-1200 LASER Sights, Red Dots, SKS’s from $199, CZ 858’s $749, CQ-A1 AR15’s $749, Glock’s & CZ’s from $699. AMMO: 9mm, .40, .45, .357, .38, .223. Repairs, refinishing, reblueing. All at The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6
Tools 10’6” Tapco aluminum brake c/w stand, decoiler & slitter $1500 firm. 250-859-2594 Commercial 7”x12” horizontal /vertical bandsaw, coolant tank $1100. 30” commercial 3-in-1 machine comb shear, brake & roll $650. 250-838-9833
Real Estate Acreage for Sale
For Sale By Owner REDUCED! 4 bd, 3bth, w/view East Hill, 4400 Wellington Call Susan 250-550-4548 Remodeled house, 3 bdrm 2 bath, lrg lot. May take motor home for down payment. 2505 39th Ave, Vernon, BC. $369,900. (250)546-8630
WHY WAIT?
Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
Available on short notice! Certified Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter
FREE ESTIMATES • LOW RATES
Jesse 250.540.4786
Houses For Sale
$
399,900
Brand new 2200 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.
250-558-4795
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
Ph: 307-0387
Apt/Condo for Rent
Westmount Apts 2 Bdrm Apartment Secure Senior Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.
MOVE IN INCENTIVES
250-545-7251 250-503-7315
250-549-7258
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******* 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 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
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:
Vernonwww.okhomeseller.com #26513l
250-503-1257
Buying, Selling? Okanagan KELOWNA, 2 homes, 5 acres orchard, 5 minutes from shopping, $1,150,000. Seniors condo 1300 ft $194,900 Mel @ 250-215-5185 more www.mellemky.com
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 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 1-800343-9444 www.20acreranches.com
A New Tradition of Quality Living
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
Horizon Apartments 1903 - 31A Street
■ 1 or 2 Bedroom ■ Adult 40+ ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
610. 250-542-7723
Luxury Living
Spacious & Deluxe 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo, Gas Fireplace, Lge. Sundeck. Secure & monitored mature adult building, Guest suite, Library + Rec room, UG parking. $995, incl. heat, F&S, DW. NS, NP. Cat OK. 250-309-2000
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
$
1000 / month
Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-558-9696
250-542-1701
MORRIS MANOR
Columbia Apartments
Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-542-8989 One very small bach suite, hydro incld $450.00. Quiet person only, no pets, parties, drugs! Call to view, 250-558-5020. GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Seniors 55+ 1 bedroom Apartment 660 sq. ft. Walk to downtown $ 700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
1 & 2 bdrm avail,East Hill/ Lakeview Manor, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. Avail immed. 250260-5870
2BDRM, 2bath condo, nicely finished, f/s, w/d, a/c, d/w, avail April 1 $900/mon n/s, n/p. 250-503-6002.
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
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Maple Ridge Gardens
Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P.
2 bedroom corner suite, 1 large bachelor suite and 1 bedroom available.
Call 250-542-5130 yahoo
Ema
Apt/Condo for Rent
2 BEDROOM 3608 - 25th Avenue, Vernon $845/month + utilities W/D, Fridge & Stove Included No Pets • No Smoking Available February 1st Separate Entrance • Private Yard
15 YEARS EXPERIENCE Bondable & Dependable
1bdrm apt. adult building, ns, np, large, clean, quiet, incl. air, cable, extra storage, secure scooter & bike storage, RR. 250-545-8985 1bdrm large $550-$700 & 1bdrm bsmt suite $600/mo. incl/util, no dogs. (250)5458443, 250-307-4948. 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 loft on farm in Mara, utilities included. $650/mo. 250-838-6630. Bachelor suite with balcony, furn’d or unfurn. Immed. Short or long term. 250-541-0077 BRAND NEW 1 bedroom condo in Vernon, private W&D avail., secured heated U/G parking, dishwasher, A/C. S/S appls. Asking $870/month. 250-549-4800. Cat friendly, luxury adult 1bdrm, hospital area, in-suite laundry, f/p, jetted tub, secured ug prkg, guest suite. Heat incl. $850. 250-306-3939 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate, Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. 250-308-9299
250-558-9696
1 BEDROOM GARDEN APT.
$
Residential or Commercial
Apt/Condo for Rent
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included.
Armstrong
freshly painted, lam. floors, sliding glass door, fridge, stove, hot water incl. N/P. Excellent management.
250-260-1638
Email: mazerjan@hotmail.com
Apt/Condo for Rent
Rentals
House Cleaning Available
Over 15 Years Experience Big enough to do the job, small enough to care!
25 + years Experience
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
Enderby 2bdrm house, 55+, small shop, appl’s. 250-8387223
Meridian Commercial Cleaning
Available April 1 st
Large One Bedroom Apartment 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. 2bdrm,1 bath, reno’d, on site laundry, n/s, n/p. $750 per month. + util. 250-308-5006.
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.
RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-545-1412 Updated central 2bdrm condo, in-suite w/d, top floor, view, $875/mo. RR. 604-999-8105
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 Adv. 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 rural suite Pets considered $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
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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. 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. BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!” $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 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. Children’s Radio flyer rocking horse, excellent cond. $20. 250-558-5149 DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-3362274. www.phonefactory.ca Grad dress, strapless, very comfortable, worn once, mint cond. Dry cleaned. $400 obo. (250)307-9029 Heritage book of Saskatchewan “Between Long Lake and Last Mountain” including Bulyea, Duval & Strassbourg (2 volumes. $40. 250-545-6783 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
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Duplex / 4 Plex
Homes for Rent
RENT INCENTIVE AVAILABLE Arlington/ Embers/ Century, 1 & 2 bdrm, NP, NS, close to bus/ shopping/Schubert centre clean/ well maintained, 55+ 250-275-8066 VERNON, BRAND NEW! Large 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO, secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D avail. 3 suites to choose from: $1050 & $1100/month. Please call Melissa at 250549-4800 and ask about new move in incentives. maracondos@gmail.com VERNON. BRAND NEW! Large 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO. secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D avail. $1100/mo. Please call Melissa at 250-549-4800. maracondos@gmail.com
3BDRM South Vernon, quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, N/P, $950 incl F/S, w/d & utils. 250-307-3586 4BDRM, +den, 2 full baths, fenced yard, DW, WD, near Fulton, cul-de-sac, single garage, NS/NP, $1250/mo +util. 250-503-7273 Cozy 2bdrm $950/mo incl/util. quiet area, hospital, College area. 250-308-2264
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 Paved space, parking/storage, 60x120’ located near 27St & 48Ave. call Rick 778-908-6783 WANTED: Small shop with heat & bathroom in Vernon. 250-540-0068 reasonable rent
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 2bdrm lakeview suites,reno’d, gas f/p, f/s, w/d hook up. $1150 util incl., 250-503-2080. 2 BDRM, 4-plex, laundry hook-ups, D/W, $825 + utilities. Available Mar. 1, references checked. 250-5457644 or 250-550-5832 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. immed $900/mo. +util. 250-545-4461 250-503-7296 3709 24 Ave. Vernon, C-unit 2bdrm, huge yard, $800/mo. 250-549-3634 250-490-1530 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmnt, parking, March 1, Lumby, $1200/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 1bath, N/P, F/S, laundry h/u, ref’s req. Avail imm, $950/mo. +util. (250)545-6962 3bdrm, 4-plex, new paint, carpets, f/s, w/d, a/c, 2 decks, carport, storage,r.r. n/s,n/p, $950. March.1. 250-545-6619. 3bdrm duplex, $900 f/s incl., fenced yard, avail April 1. No dogs. 250-545-9191.
Homes for Rent
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm, f/s, n/s, cat ok, 15/20 min. to Armstrong/Vernon $800/mo. 250-379-2665. 2bdrm mobile, Head of the lake, $500/mo + util. $300 security dep. n/parties, n/s, pet ok. avail Feb1. 250-309-0277 IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, n/p, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044
Classifieds Work! Homes for Rent
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
Call 250-558-1896 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 2 BDRM House, approx 1100 sq.ft., gas in floor heating, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now. $900 + util. 250-260-6051. 2bdrm Kiliney Beach lakeview 1bath, huge lot, Apr. 1. $1050. ref’s a must, 604-596-5645 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS avail immed., R.R., $875/mo +util. 250-558-8226. 3bdrm, 2bath, main floor, wood flooring, large yard. $1000 +util. 250-307-1546 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3bdrm, top floor, new reno, 1.5-bath, 5-appl. $1100/mo +util. sm. pet ok. Call 250-2751276, 250-306-4996 3bdrm Walmart area, 2bath, fenced yard, single garage. Avail May 1. Prefer n/p. $1425 + utils. 250-869-9788 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
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 1+3 bdrm 2 bath Lakeshore home $2000+util 7497 Brooks Lane Fr St incl available April 3 bdrm 2.5 bath two storey townhome $1350+util 100 Palmer Road Fr St DW incl Avail April 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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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 New above ground lower suit, lots of light, Middleton area, 2 very large bedrooms, 5 appliances, looks fantastic, includes all ult. & internet. $1200. vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee (Alexis Park). F&S, dedicated parking stall, no pets. $900 • 2 bdrm condo in Winfield, Sitara on the Pond, 2 full baths, underground parking, 5 appliances, $900. • 2 bdrm upper condo in Lumby. Renovated, looks great, all laminate floors, 5 appliances, balcony, big master bdrm, 900 sqft. $800 vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee, Alexis Park. F&S, W&D, nice layout, good condition. $950 Coldstream house, 4bdrm, 2bath, ns, np, near schools, $1400 incl water & sewer. 250-542-8302 COZY OK Landing log home 2bdrm, 2bath, N/S, N/P. $1275/mo. (250)503-2227 Downtown Vernon 4bdrm 2bath, 5-appl., $1100 +util. 778-475-0122 FURNISHED SHORT term rental in the BX, 2 bdrm. N/S. $1100 inclds utils. 250-5032432. Kal Lakeshore home, 3bdrm 3bath, avail April 1st. $1250 pm +util, n/s, n/p. 250-5457375.Appointments required. LACASA Lake Cottage Resort for rent or for sale, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, fully furnished, Move in ready, avail Immed $1150+utils or $397,000. 250-491-0823 OKANAGAN LAKESHORE home Adventure Bay. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 sq ft. $1400 mo, All appliances. Please call 250-542-3512 after 5:30.
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East Hill large 1bdrm, newly renovated, separate entrance. N/S, N/P, $850/mo inclusive, digital cable, avail April 1. Refs Req. Leanne 250-558-0764 Fully furnished upscale 1bdrm, mature adult, private entry, view, parking, extras. n/s, n/p, DD, $850 incl/util 250-558-0374 Immaculate 1bdrm $770/mo. incl. util., garage, garden, f/s, w/d, f/p, freezer, Mar. 1. ns, pets neg. 250-306-8590 Immaculate 2bdrm, f/s, w/d, a/c, Alexis Park, n/s, private entry, avail. April 1, $895/mo + shared util, 250-545-1229. MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL 1200sqft, 1bdrm suite +den, stunning OK lakeview, fully furnished, priv.entry/laundry, util/incl. security system, $1200/mo. NS. 250-545-3465 NEWLY BUILT 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Carriage Suite. Incl. F/S, W/D, MW and DW. Private ent., backyard area, city view. $1050 (incl util) Rental starting March 15th. 250-306-4868
3bdrm, 1.5bath, w/d, f/s, dw, newly reno’d, parking in front, priv. deck in rear, pool in complex, $1100 incl/util. RR. 250-542-1938, 250-306-2306, 3bdrm, 1bath, 1100sq.ft., townhouse, end unit, 2 car carport, f/s, d/w, no smoking, no pets, $990 pm/ +D.D. avail anytime. 250-545-1927. 3bdrm townhouse 1.5-bath, 2313 36 St. New kitchen, laminate floors & carpets.A must see, walking distance to town, avail. March 1. $900/mo. No dogs. 250-558-5053 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.
1bdrm, $650/mo. incl. heat & hydro, n/s, n/p, n/d. profess. person prefered.250-503-6293 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1bdrm, cozy suite, close to beach & college. Lakeview, $700/mo. 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 ground lvl ste for rent, 3km north of Enderby. $800/mo. (250)540-0118 1 bdrm in beautiful house.On bus route, 15 min walk to dwtn. N/S N/P. 250-540-5605 1bdrm, large suite, Coldstream, incl/util, lndry, ns, np, sep/entry, avail. immed. $800. 250-260-1941
1bdrm Lavington, suitable for single person, reno’d, above ground, laundry & util’s incl, ns, np, $600. Ref’s needed. avail. April 1. 250-549-4540 1bdrm, level entry, covered prkg, F/S, w/d, utils & satellite incl. N/S, N/P, Refs Req, Avail March 1. $675. 250-546-6022 1bdrm level entry, fully reno’d, very quiet area, large tree’d backyard, hot water/inc. N/S only, N/P, $600. 250-545-1220 1bdrm, March 1st, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $725. 250-558-4670 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1bdrm, suitable for single resp. person, no parties, no drugs, n/p n/s. $600 util incl. D.D. Avail immed. Parking Armstrong. 250-308-2326. 2 bdrm basement suite, newly painted & updated,close to shopping & bus. $600util/incl.250-542-3309. 2bdrm, bright, incl utils, laundry, back yard. N/S, N/P, N/ Parties. Central location, Refs, D/D, $800/mo. 250-260-5967 2bdrm & den, private. $1100 incl utils with w/d. Direct deposit & refs req. 250-838-9788 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, avail. immed. $700. 250-545-4665 2bdrm nice bright & clean newly reno’d basement suite in East Hill. Brand new appliances, washer & dryer. $850/mo + hydro. 250-542-0995 2bdrm suite, f/p, clean, quiet, lakeview, shared laundry, $650 +50% util. 250-545-9067 3bdrm, 1300sq.ft nearly new, on 6 acres, close to Kin beach, laundry, own appl., n/p, n/s, R.R. $750 +util. 250-549-6992. 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, $700/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 Avail now, 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, close to town & Hospital. NS, NP, $650/mo. TV, internet & util/incl.,250-558-0707. Bachelor unit, $550 incl util. furniture & cable. Downtown location. N/S N/P, Avail immed. 250-549-0644 Brand new 2 bd, on Middleton. Prvt entry, shr laundry, 4 S/S appl. quiet, n/s, small pet neg. DD & ref req. $950 + util. Avail. Apr. 1st. (250)545-5991 Bright, 635 sq ft. 1 bdrm bsmt. New appliances, fridge, oven/stove, microwave, and insuite washer/dryer. $800.00 (utilities, full cable, wireless internet and laundry).Ref req. N/ S. Available after March 15. Bright grnd lvl 1bdrm, in-ste laundry, cable, internet, exc Kal view loc. $800/mo. n/s, n/p Avail April 1. 250-558-4830 Furn’d bach suite, N/S, N/P, priv. ent., $625 + DD. Avail March 10. (250)549-2543
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Motels,Hotels 1bdrm, kitchen, n/s, very quiet Motel, monthly $630/low weekly responsible single. 250-558-1129
Room & Board ASSISTED LIVING For Seniors at The Tronson House Gorgeous Lake Views, 5 min. to Kin Beach, on bus route. Includes Laundry & Meals. For more info:Steve 250-306-0734
Shared Accommodation 17th St fully furn home. Hw, f/p fenced yrd, patio, laundry, dw, prkg. $700 incl utils/int/cable. 250-309-3164 / 250-549-3164 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-5490644 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. females pref. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, N/S, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 1-bdrm shared kitchen w/d close to bus prefer female to share with 2 females. $450/mo incl utilites, Must be seen. 250-540-4258, 250-540-6953 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 REDUCED rent for s/f to share home w/mature disabled male in Summerland. 250-404-0187 Room for rent, own bath, one responsible female pref, n/s, n/p, no-drugs, no parties, Avail immed 3-4mos, $400 inclusive D.D. Armstrong 250-308-2326 Shared 3bdrm, great location, resp. M/F, n/p, inclusive $400. avail. immed. 3-4m 250-5036700 eves.
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NOW AVAILABLE BRIGHT & CLEAN Walking distance to town. 3 bedroom, full basement, 1.5 bath, walk-in closet. $1000/month.
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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 at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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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 Older 3bdrm home on 27th St. for rent. $850/mo. Call 250764-1995 Small 3bdrm 1.5 bath, f/s, w/d, dw, N/S. $1200/mo incl all utils Avail immed. 250-503-5467 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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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. 2bdrm, 2bath, large, bright, open suite, Bella Vista area, $925/mo. incl. hydro. NP/NS. RR. 250-540-1011 2bdrm, approx 900 sq.ft., clean, w/d,n/s, n/p, $900 incl util., Avail immed.,250-4905623 ask for Dan . 2bdrm + den, beautiful view, $800 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail immed. 250-549-5054. 2BDRM, f/s, w/d, avail immed. N/S, N/P, D.D, R.R., $850pm. 250-546-3383. 2bdrm fully reno’d, very large & clean, balcony w/private entry, covered prkg, A/C, large tree’d backyard, quiet area, $775/mo. N/S, no dogs. ph 250-545-1220. 2bdrm, immed. avail. close to downtown, quiet adult bld, n/s, n/p, $700. 250-558-0305 2bdrm main floor, Armstrong, great neighbourhood, cats ok, Apr 1. $850+util 250-546-0293 guenther_rick@yahoo.com 2bdrm, upper floor, incl. util, shed, cable, n/s, n/p, $995. avail.immed., (250)542-7806 3 units for rent, 1-3 bd $550- $1000. View at: www.arttales.ca or call Sean at 250-306-0959 $750, n/p, n/s, w/d, incl. all util. + cable & internet. avail. Mar. 1. 250-503-8255 Thomas Adult oriented, bright clean & cosy, near town/buses. 1bdrm ste in 6-plex. Prkg at back. N/S, small pet. Avail now. $650 utils incl. 250-545-8900 Great looking 2bdrm with dishwasher, covered parking, shared laundry in Harwood. Avail March 1. $1050/mo. Small pet ok. 250-260-7736 Main floor, 1,000sq.ft., n/s, n/p, w/d,$1,000 incl uitl. 250490-5623 ask for Dan.
Townhouses 3BDRM, 1.5 bath in quiet complex, laminate floors, own laundry, semi-private yard, no smoking. Avail. now, $1000 +DD. 250-260-0442.
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Auto Accessories/Parts 4 studded Tempra winter tires. 205/55R/16 New $150, 5000k asking $80/ea. 250-546-0199 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.
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Cars - Domestic 1993 Ford Explorer - New tires, new battery, new brakes, good running condition. $1500 OBO. Please call (250)3088392. 2004 Red Pontiac Sunfire 2dr, auto, sunroof, air, $3800 obo. 250-547-9290
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2000 SAFARI EXT CARGO VAN 4.3L, V6, Auto, Rear Heater, 193,000 kms
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2001 HONDA CIVIC
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2001 Audi A4, 1.8 Quattro, 128,000k. auto, sunroof, leather, $7,995. 250-260-6002. 2001 Audi, standard, mint cond. 160Km, fully loaded. $8,000. 250-545-8190 lv mess 2004 Toyota Matrix XR, 4wd loaded, priced below Black Book. Asking $6200. 250-5427381 2006 Toyota Scion XB, 4dr, 4 cyl, 5spd, loaded, 160miles, very good cond. $5,500. 250-308-2225
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460
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1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4x4, V/8, Auto, Air, Heated Seats, Leather, Loaded, High Kms stk#3467.... $2,895
1997 CHRYSLER CONCORD
4dr, V/6, Auto, Leather, Loaded, Good Cond., 183,000 kms, stk#3484.......... $2,650
1998 HONDA CIVIC
2dr., Hatch, 4cyl., Auto, Good Student Car, “Purple”, CD, stk#3489........... $2,795
2001 JEEP YJ
4 cyl., 5spd., 4x4, Both Tops, “Yellow”, Good Condition, 218,000 kms. stk#3474........... $5,650
2006 FOCUS WAGON
4 cyl., Auto, Air, Very Good Condition, 152,000 kms. stk# 3490.............................. $7,695
1992 MAZDA PROTEGE
4 cyl., 5spd., Very Good Condition, 150,000 kms. stk# 3491.............................. $1,695
1996 SUBARU OUTBACK
4x4 Wagon, 4 cyl., Auto, Air, Drives Good, Needs TLC stk# 3492.............................. $1,299
1986 S10 PICK UP
V/6, Auto, Canopy, Reliable Old Truck stk# 3493..................................... $999
1986 JEEP CHEROKEE
2dr., 4x4, 6 cyl., Auto, Air, Drives Good stk# 3495.............................. $2,350 DL# 9716
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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
Sport Utility Vehicle 2000 Jeep Cherokee, low kms new tires & new brakes, $6000. 250-540-9917 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4x4, 4dr, 51,000km. $17,500. (250)307-3882
Trucks & Vans 1992 Ford XLT regular cab, diesel, 4x4, $2500. 250-3095713 2000 GMC Sierra SLE Extended cab 4x4, well maintained good running truck, $4500 obo.250-762-4163 2001 GMC 1500 4x4, ex/cab, short box, good cond, no rust, $5900. 250-503-0320 2002 GMC Sonoma, 3dr automatic, extended cab, loaded, only 79,000km, $7450. 250938-8370 2005 Chev 2500 HD, 4x4, LS, 160k, ex/cab, l/b, loaded, exc. cond. $10,900. 250-306-5362 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, quad cab, 4x4, 84,000kms, $13,500. Keith 250-549-6520
Utility Trailers Pace 6x12 enclosed, Special $2995. Utility Trailer w/ramp, 5x8. $795. 250-545-2000
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Legal Notices “By virtue of Elephant Storage Centre, it intends to dispose of the personal effects of the following individual for the amount stated: Kent Delaney $666.40. The chattels may be viewed at 6136 Okanagan Avenue 14 days from this date. All written bids may be submitted to Elephant Storage Centre, 549-2255.”
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1987 Acura Integra, 1.6Lt, 5spd, 165,303km, sunroof, a/c 4 all seasons & 4 winters. New rad, brake calipers, disc pads. Near mint cond. $3000 obo. (250)503-0116 after 5:30pm
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Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Kenneth F. Heichert, a.k.a. Kenneth Fredrick Heichert, a.k.a. Kenneth Heichert are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, Tina Marie Lutgen and Dale Heichert, clo Nixon Wenger LLP, 4th Floor, 3201 - 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., to the attention of Chris Alveberg, on or before the 25th day of March, 2011, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Tina Marie Lutgen and Dale Heichert clo Nixon Wenger LLP, Solicitors 4th Floor, 3201 - 30th Avenue Vernon, B.C.,V1T 2C6
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Q-PW-11-26” marked on the sealed envelope will be received at the office of the ICC / Buyer, 1900 – 48 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7, up to and including closing time of 2:00 p.m., local time, Friday, March 4th, 2011 for the following: Provide Spring Chipping services for various locations throughout Vernon. Between the dates of: March 28th 2011 and April 22nd 2011. Further information, specifications and Quote forms may be obtained from www.vernon.ca, or the office of the ICC / Buyer between the hours of 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m, Monday to Friday. The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Quotation in total or in part, or to accept the Quotation which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon. The lowest or any Quote will not necessarily be accepted. The Corporation of the
City of Vernon INVITATION TO TENDER 20th STREET UPGRADING - PHASE 2 Contract No. ENG 11-20 Sealed tenders for the above project will be received at the office of: Purchasing Agent, Corporation of the City of Vernon 1900 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Y7 no later than March 17, 2011 at 14:00 hrs local time. The principle items of work are:
RE: The Estate of Kenneth F. Heichert, a.k.a. Kenneth Fredrick Heichert, a.k.a. Kenneth Heichert, late of 201 - 6710 Tronson Road, Vernon, in the Province of British Columbia, Retired, who died on the 1st day of September, 2010.
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Road Reconstruction Sanitary and Storm Sewer Works Pedestrian Bridge Creek Crossing Tender Documents are available online (ftp site) only. Tenderers are invited to contact Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. at 202 – 3334 34th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 2C8, or by phone at 250-5030841 attention Rhondda Ransom for inclusion to the bidders list and for details on how to access online documents. Tenderers are responsible for checking KWL’s ftp site on a regular basis for addenda. For further information, please contact: Sven Rylandsholm, P. Eng. Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. Phone: (250) 503-0841 Fax (250) 503-0847
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