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t age 81, diminutive, affable Russian cross-country skier Nina Chizhova guarantees a reporter she’ll add to her collection of medals this week at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup Cross-Country Skiing Championships at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre outside of Vernon. Chizhova, with her Fischer skis rising a foot above her Team Russia toque, tells the reporter she’s been competing at masters events for 14 years – she even points out stamps and markings from previous championships on her skis – and always comes out a winner. “This year the other person competing against me didn’t come, so this year I’m sure I will win my gold medal because I’m competing alone,” laughed Chizhova through her interpreter, Claudine Brunod, an Italian living in Paris who speaks five languages and has worked as an interpreter at previous Masters World Cup events. Even though Chizhova is guaranteed a medal, that’s not the reason she came to Canada for the first time from her Moscow home. “The main thing for us is to come here to meet with people we are getting used to meeting every year at the Masters,” said Chizhova, who served as a race commentator and announcer at the 2005 Masters World Cup in her country. “It’s not important if we get a medal or not. The main thing is that I meet friends, a lot of friends, competing with me on the tracks.” The 2011 Sparkling Hill Masters event has drawn nearly 1,200 athletes from
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Mike Mappin with Solda Canada works away on his team’s skis, setting up the perfect wax combination for the conditions up at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Thursday as preparations continue for this weekend’s kick-off to the 2011 Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup event. Russian competitor Nina Chizhova (below), 81, from Moscow, is ready to have a good time at the event. 22 countries, making it the fourth largest World Cup in its 30-year history. Athletes have two days of training before racing events begin Saturday. The official opening ceremonies are set for tonight at Silver Star at 5 p.m. Richard Langer, 69, from Green Bay, Wisc., mandatory Packers fan and cross-country skier for 40 years, was out for a training ski Thursday morning at Sovereign Lake under cool temperatures and sunny skies. Langer is competing at the World Masters for the 10th and, likely last, time due to the onset of Parkinson’s disease. He will compete in three classic events. “I’ve been to Silver Star three times but this is my first time at Sovereign Lake and it’s fantastic,” said
Langer, a retired banker accompanied in Vernon by his wife, Ruth. “I’ve had top15 finishes before and my goal this year is to finish, to ski under the finish banner.” Dave Rees’ health prevents him from competing, but the Canmore, Alta. resident and five-time Olympian as competitor, coach and trainer, is serving as wax coach for his wife, Jean Bristow. “It’s a great week,” said Rees, 68, who competed for Canada at the 1968 Grenoble Olympics, and who has been to eight Masters World Cups. “We’ve already met so many people we know from other years, it’s like old home week.” Bristow, 62, is competing in three events. She and Rees, who have been together for 21 years, rent a home with friends at Silver Star every
November and “ski their brains out” at Sovereign Lake for six days. “We got a feel for what the World Cup trails will be like,” said Bristow. “We have no doubt it’s going to be a great event.” Catharine Pendrel, 30, is competing in her first World Cup cross-country skiing event, but is no stranger to international competition. The Kamloops resident is the reigning mountain bike series World Cup champion, and finished fourth in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She uses crosscountry ski training as offseason cross-training for her cycling career. “I think this is fantastic,” said Pendrel. “My goal is not to be embarrassed. I’m going to go out and have some fun, and try something new. I
have no clue how I am as a skier.” Athletes will be treated to world-class conditions for the Sparkling Hill Masters, which runs until March 13. “The conditions are excellent,” said Sovereign Lake general manager Scott Lemon Thursday. “We’ve had a great year for snow, and there’s good, fast snow conditions for the athletes. The temperatures are nice and cool, so everything is working really well.” The World Cup has close to 400 volunteers. Racing begins at 9 a.m. from Saturday to Monday and Wednesday to Friday. Racers will take a break from the action 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.
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filtration. “No one around the table wants Greater Vernon officials have been people to become ill but it’s a monetary warned that multi-million-dollar issue,� said director Mike Macnabb. upgrades to the domestic water sup“At what point do we say we can’t ply can’t be avoided. afford any more dollars?� The Interior Health Authority told Director Wayne Lippert suggested the North Okanagan Regional District that IHA’s demands for water qualboard Wednesday that it’s concerned ity enhancements have been more the Greater Vernon water onerous than other health utility will not fulfill its comauthorities in B.C. mitment to add $20 million “The communication in filtration to the Duteau given to me was IH does Creek treatment plant by have a different standard 2012. and that came from one of “Greater Vernon has your colleagues,� he said to currently been of comHasselback. pliance with the Drinking But Hasselback denies Hasselback Water Protection Act for that anyone made such comseveral years,� said Dr. Paul ments to Lippert. Hasselback, IHA medical “You are not being treathealth officer. ed any differently,� he said. If progress towards filtration is not Besides expressing concern that made, Hasselback indicated that IHA NORD may not proceed with filtracould order NORD to undertake a tion, Hasselback claimed the regional pilot study by September 2012 and district is falling behind when it comes select treatment technology later that to master planning and setting utility year. rates to cover upgrades. While $29 million was spent to conHowever, Hasselback had some struct the Duteau plant, Hasselback praise for NORD and specifically the says the focus of the facility is to governance structure that covers all of reduce turbidity but further treatment Greater Vernon. is needed to deal with water-borne “It’s exactly the approach that will illnesses. be the solution for other commu“The plant was developed to nities,� he said, acknowledging that reduce clarity but not to reduce the Vernon, Coldstream and the regional risk substantively,� he said, adding district have been fighting over the that filtration was always expected function. and required. “While you struggle through some Some NORD politicians have ques- of the debates, recognize the value of tioned the need to spend money on the structure you have.� Morning Star Staff
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Committee seeks accountability for funding RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
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written and verbal report annually. “When we give out tax money, there should be some accountability as to how the money is used,� said director Mike Gavinchuk. “I’ve never seen someone come back and say, ‘We got money and we did this, this and this with it.’ “We give money to Teen Junction and other groups and nobody knows what value
there is from the money,� said Gavinchuk. While groups must present GVAC with financial statements, most around the board table agreed that it’s important to know how the money is used. “There should be at least a list coming back to us,� said director Patrick Nicol. “It builds trust and that’s what the taxpayers require. I’m sure we could do a little better.�
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the support has been Morning Star Staff generous,” said David Support is growing MacBain, community for tenants of an apart- ministries director with ment complex the Salvation that lost everyArmy. thing to fire. Items can The public be left at the has been dropw a re h o u s e ping off furnitoday and ture and other Saturday household from 9 a.m. items at the to 4 p.m. It old Coopers David MacBain will also be store on 43rd open next Avenue for the week, start52 occupants of the ing Monday, from 9 Skyline Manor after a a.m. to 4 p.m. fire destroyed the build“We’re looking for ing Feb. 25. everything that people “We opened our would have in their doors Tuesday and houses,” said MacBain
of furniture, dishes, clothes, electronics and bedding. “Few of the tenants had content insurance so they need assistance from the community.” The items should be in good condition, and presently the Salvation Army is not able to pick items up. Volunteers are also needed to sort through the donations. “They can come by and we’ll get them busy helping with organizing,” said MacBain. As the displaced residents find new accommodations,
they can arrange with the Salvation Army to receive items. “They will get to chose what works for them,” said MacBain. Monetary donations for the fire victims are being collected at the Salvation Army downtown or at www.vernonbcfoodbank.com. “The community really does rally behind those in need,” said MacBain. Financial donations can also be made by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-661-3308, or by visiting the Red Cross office at 2809 44th Ave.
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A destructive apartment fire continues to keep emergency personnel busy. On Wednesday, firefighters received a report of a small red glow on an upper story of the east side of the Skyline Manor, which was destroyed by fire Feb. 25. “Crews quickly doused the glow by spraying water into the area with hand lines,” said Brent Watson, emergency program co-ordinator. “They were not able to enter the structure due to the unsafe and unstable condition of the building.” Crews were back on scene at 8 and 10 a.m. to ensure the hot spot was extinguished. “Hot spots like this are not uncommon after a major fire, or in a fire-damaged structure that is exposed to winds,” said Watson. “Security officers on site have been asked to
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A van sits frozen in place outside of a three story apartment building in the 1800 block of 31A Street that was destroyed by fire Feb. 25. monitor the building for any more hot spots and to report them immediately.” A structural engineer has indicated that the 31A Street building may continue to experience progressive collapse over the next few days.
“Vernon Fire Rescue Services will continue to work with a structural engineer to monitor the condition of the building,” said Watson. “VFRS will not be entering the building or conducting limited salvage operations of residents’ possessions
until such time as the structural engineer advises that it is safe to do so. It is not know when – or if – this will occur.” Firefighters have not been able to determine a cause for the blaze because they can’t access the building.
The Council of the Township of Spallumcheen will be holding a Public Information Meeting in regard to the 2011 – 2015 Five Year Financial Plan: When: Monday, March 7th, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Where: Council Chambers, 4144 Spallumcheen Way Why: To receive input on the Five Year Financial Plan (2011 Budget), and the 2011 Capital Expenditure Program. A short presentation will be made on the year 2011 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Program. Spallumcheen residents will be able to ask questions and provide input into these documents. Budget summary hand-outs will be available. Brian J. Freeman-Marsh Chief Financial Of¿cer
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NDP leadership hopeful makes Vernon stop JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
B.C. may have a Liberal premier in place, but meanwhile the leadership race continues with the official opposition. The NDP has five candidates in its own leadership race: Adrian Dix, Mike Farnworth, John Horgan, Dana Larsen and Nicholas Simons. A vote to replace Carole James as NDP leader takes place April 17. One of the candidates considered a frontrunner in the race, Farnworth, made an appearance in Vernon Wednesday in hopes of gaining some support on his campaign. “I didn’t expect to be in a leadership race, I thought I’d be running with Carol,� admitted Farnworth to a crowd of less than 20 at The Pantry Restaurant.
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NDP leadership candidate Mike Farnworth (left) talks to former Vernon councillor Barry Beardsell at The Pantry Restaurant Wednesday. But now that the Port Coquitlam MLA is in the running, he is ready to put the NDP back in power. “I’m tired of losing elections,� said 51-yearold Farnworth, who admits that the NDP lost touch with the people at the time they lost power but he is ready to reconnect and listen.
“If we do that I’m convinced that we’ll become more than just an opposition party, we will become a governing party.� Vernon residents were also keen to hear what the candidate has up his sleeve. “I just want to see what his ideas are about leading the NDP and
how does he think he can beat the Liberals,� said Lorne Adamson. After listening to Farnworth slam the Liberals again and again, Howard Brown said: “What I want to see in a leader is someone with a vision for the province. I don’t want to hear anymore about what the Liberals
Foster won’t speculate on cabinet RICHARD ROLKE
minister left caucus for the first time. While virtually all of last spring because of Vernon-Monashee the caucus did not sup- concerns about how the MLA Eric Foster has port Clark’s leadership harmonized sales tax met face-to-face with bid, Foster says there was introduced and the B.C.’s new premier, but wasn’t a sense of ani- public backlash. there was no mosity. “He left over the HST lobbying to “ T h e process. It was somebecome part of mood was thing he felt strongly cabinet. very upbeat,â€? about,â€? said Foster. Foster sat he said of his “Now that there will down this week colleagues. be a referendum and with premier“ W e ’ r e with a new leader in designate starting a place, he’s confident the Christy Clark, whole new situation has changed.â€? who was elected era in govClark has suggested Eric Foster Liberal leader ernment and the HST referendum Saturday. we’re start- will move from Sept. “It was really a meet ing new things.â€? 24 to sometime in late and greet. She asked Also on Wednesday, June. how I enjoyed being in Peace River South MLA “I’d like to see it government,â€? he said. Blair Lekstrom rejoined sooner than that,â€? said Foster says there was the Liberal caucus. Foster, adding that it is no discussion about The former energy time for the controverwhat role he may play in Clark’s government, once she is sworn into office in the next couple of weeks. • Equity Loans Clark has not commented publicly on • Self Employed Programs who she may appoint as • Unbeatable low rates cabinet ministers. • Leasing Programs “I would suspect she has some ideas already but she has been meetCraig Williams ing with everyone in caucus,â€? said Foster. Protect your credit, let us do the “I would think shopping for you! that will start coming together next week.â€? On Wednesday, DOMINION LENDING OLUTIONS CENTRES Clark got together with 3300-34th Avenue, Vernon • www.dominionsolutions.ca all of the Liberal MLAs
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aren’t doing.� Specific topics residents were interested in ranged from healthcare and senior’s long-term care to agriculture and public schooling. When it comes to agriculture, Farnworth is a long-time proponent of supporting and strengthening the Agricultural Land Commission (which he adds only has two enforcement officers for the entire province). “It was land use that got me involved in running for council in 1983,� said Farnworth, who served three terms as councillor in Port Coquitlam. He is keen to have
the province put more support behind its resources, from promoting local apple farmers to ensuring the forest and mining industry are running strong and encouraging farm gate sales. “It’s local agriculture produced for local people and that’s what we need to be encouraging.� Support for B.C.’s own workers is also a priority. “I want British Columbians working in British Columbia. I do not want to see another ferry built in Germany,� said Farnworth, who also supports a $10 minimum wage.
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Throwing it all away
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t’s official: the world has gone quite mad. OK, one’s definition of madness is subjective, but what else do you call the idea to market bananas individually wrapped in their own plastic bags? Yes, it’s true: the fruit that already comes with its own biodegradable wrapper is now being encased in something that will end up in the landfill, along with the billions of kilos of plastic that end up there every year around the world. Del Monte, the company responsible for this Katherine Mortimer initiative, said the bags are supposed to contain some kind of technology that will control ripening. Right, because just putting them on the kitchen counter to ripen naturally is just too time-consuming. So far, the packaged fruit is just being marketed in the U.S. and the U.K. But aren’t all of us trying to be a little more green? In fact, it seems to me that the more educated we are on reusing, recycling and reducing, the more manufacturers seem to come up with increasingly idiotic ideas. Disposable toilet brushes, disposable kids’ sippy cups, disposable wipes, disposable floor mops. We know all this stuff is harmful to the environment, from the chemicals used in the manufacture of the items to the ease of disposal. So why is it that every time I visit the grocery store, I see more and more of this stuff? Without a doubt there are companies making green products that can be thrown into the compost pile, from floor cleaning cloths to cutlery. What happened to using an actual mop for the floor, or a vacuum to suck up the dog hair? As we get smarter about ensuring the health of our planet for future generations, it seems
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we are more than happy to also throw anything away that no longer works. Maybe it’s part of the society in which we now find ourselves living. There’s a throwaway aspect to everything. Don’t like your friends: hit the delete button to remove them from your Facebook list. Cheap clothes that don’t last can be replaced, and I like a bargain as much as the next gal, but at what cost? Those cheap clothes are usually made in factories with little concern for their environmental impact, not to mention the lousy working conditions in which they’re made, all so we don’t have to pay more than $10 for a T-shirt. Addicted to Plastic! The Rise and Demise of a Modern Miracle is a film that details the effects of the material on the food chain: the birds and fish that ingest the stuff. And it makes the point that even those of us who recycle, and who bring our own bags to the grocery store, are barely making a dent because the stuff keeps on coming: cell phones, electric toothbrushes, disposable contacts. And it’s hard not to get sucked in: I wear disposable contacts because I figure they’re better for my eyes. When my daughter was in diapers, I chose the lazy disposable route because the idea of washing endless diapers wasn’t that appealing. Convenience does win out, but at what cost? In the classic 1967 film The Graduate, Ben Braddock, just graduated from college, is offered a piece of advice by a family friend on where the future is going: “I want to say one word to you. Just one word...Plastics.” And 40 years ago, just as smoking was socially acceptable, nobody wore seatbelts and the words global warming hadn’t been invented, plastics were indeed the industry of the future, promising Jetson-like convenience. It’s not going to disappear anytime soon, but meanwhile, I think I’ll continue to buy my bananas without their plastic coats.
With the Liberal leadership race decided and Christy Clark set to take over as B.C.’s next premier, the attention now shifts to the NDP. Or does it? For the New Democrats, who select their new leader in April, Clark’s win Saturday is likely the worst-case scenario. Despite her record during her previous incarnation as a Campbell-era Liberal MLA, Clark was in fact the candidate furthest removed from the current regime. She’s been out of politics since the 2005 election and earned just one current MLA’s support for her successful leadership bid. Clark’s image has softened considerably in her time on the sidelines, while her emphasis on ‘family first,’ job creation and tackling poverty also cut deep into typical NDP territory. While Clark gets to work assembling her cabinet team and addressing the issues (and possibly even getting elected), the NDP will be effectively stuck in neutral (just as the Liberal government was in recent months) as the party’s leadership hopefuls hash out their own positions and attempt to garner both inparty and general populace support. While the New Democrats will undoubtedly use Clark’s earlier political record as fodder for attacks on her leadership, the party is at a distinct disadvantage as a ship being guided by a placeholder captain until a new opposition leader is chosen in two months. While the NDP will attempt to use those weeks to generate new interest through its leadership contest, it’ll be in tough getting public attention away from an already established new premier. – Black Press
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appreciated Kelly Megyesi’s letter about the need for action on climate change and I wondered why it’s taking us so long to take action. We know that a carbon-fueled, consumer economy cannot continue forever. And yet we keep living it day-to-day. What is preventing us from changing the way we live? What is preventing us from seeing seven generations into the future? It seems to me that we are restrained by a number of unresolved emotions. We feel guilty when we damage our beautiful planet, ripping out raw materials to supply our needs as consumers — a role we were raised in without being given a choice. I feel ashamed when I think of trying to
A PIPE DREAM Our MP’s defence of the proposed pipeline carrying tar sands crude from Alberta to Kitimat; “A pipeline to well-being”, Jan. 28, is a pipe-dream of misconceptions. He says 260,000 jobs are tied to the oil sands. Canadians are more concerned that 600,000 jobs have vanished from Canadian manufacturing since 2003, while his government has subsidized tar sands expansion at taxpayer expense. Our MP fails to recognize that those subsidized jobs also depend on high fuel prices paid by consumers. Tar sand jobs concentrated in one industry, in one region, are causing immense social and economic imbalances, while other regions of Canada suffer extreme unemployment. These jobs too will die as the pipeline drains the oily sands. And they are wrecking the greatest manmade ecological disaster and threat to civilization the world has ever seen. This is a route to well-being? He claims our economy would benefit from jobs building the pipeline, “as private capital creates wealth for Canada”. According to the Enbridge FAQ website, that’s about 5,500 person/years or 1,800 annual jobs for three years. Then what? After a brief salary, workers get the boot. The pipeline exports crude to fuel the workforce of foreign manufacturers. Companies
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explain to my children and great-grandchildren why we went down this path and why we were unable to set a new course. Perhaps we are fearful that we won’t be able to change. Perhaps we feel alone, out of step and no one cares. Maybe we are discouraged, thinking it is too late; the task is too great and the time too short. What if we started by listening to each other’s concerns and fears? We know that continuing on the present path, is not going to work. Maybe listening to each other would help us move through the guilt and shame and throw off the discouragement that’s holding us back. Then we could think about living gently on the earth, confident in the future. Bill Darnell
rakes in royalties for years, while paying the lowest taxes in recent history, if Conservatives succeed with their current proposal for corporate tax cuts. The company estimates total local, provincial and federal tax revenues at $2.6 billion over 30 years. That’s half the annual cost it will take to operate the additional prison cells Conservatives want to build at a cost of $3 billion right now! No wealth for Canada in these equations. Canadian economic well-being would benefit across many regions and sectors if government subsidized a trans-Canada electrical power grid tying regions together with distributed alternative energy sources. This would create high paying, long term manufacturing jobs and clean energy. Economists warn that tar sands expansion has created severe distortion and a lack of economic diversification. Scientists warn it is bad for local environments and a disaster for global climate on which all sustenance depends. Canada has the second highest percentage of low-paying jobs in 34 OECD countries. Instead of falling for the pipe-dream bringing a plethora of oil tankers to the west coast, let’s build a co-ordinated domestic energy and industrial policy to ensure the long term well-being of all Canadians. Greig Crockett
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Baker. The band has previously presented a protocol Three jurisdictions are looking to hammer out agreement to the City of Kelowna but the potential some outstanding issues and work together. relationship never progressed. The Okanagan Indian Band, Lake Country and “We have resurrected that discussion. Kelowna Kelowna councils met Monday for the first time has said it would seriously look at it,� said Alexis. ever. Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd believes “It was a historic occurrence for all three coun- Monday’s meeting was positive. cils to get together,� said Chief Fabian “Some of my council had never met Alexis. the chief before,� she said. “My council is quite happy with the “We, as the City of Kelowna, will look discussions and we’re looking forward to at protocol agreements the Okanagan meeting with them more.� Indian Band has with five other municiThe session was originally called to palities or regional districts. It’s about discuss a proposed prison that Kelowna meeting during the year and working supported on Jim Bailey Road but the together.� band and Lake Country opposed. Shepherd believes there is a need for However, that topic dropped off the Kelowna, the band and Lake Country to Alexis table because the provincial government look at planning for the area where their has abandoned plans for a prison on the boundaries meet, particularly because former Hiram Walker distillery site. future development is set for the reserve. Instead, the three councils considered “They need services such as water and ways to work together in the Duck Lake sewer and there is an impact on roads,� area where all three jurisdictions border she said. each other. “The three jurisdictions have to sit “We need more collaborative plandown and determine what is achievable.� ning in that area,� said James Baker, Lake Another issue that was discussed Country mayor, adding that there has Monday is the Indian band’s attempt to Shepherd been land use conflicts over the years. have about 18,000 acres added to the Possible ways to co-operate include reserve. land use strategies and infrastructure like water, “Some of that land touches on regional district sewer and roads. property and we suggested they meet with the “If we can do some shared planning and have regional district,� said Shepherd. a say on what happens, that is important,� said In 2009, the Central Okanagan Regional District Baker. opposed expansion of the reserve, stating that it A number of homes are located on the reserve could limit public access to lands, impact land use land at Duck Lake. and the reserve would not be subject to CORD “We need to possibly enter into service agree- bylaws. ments (water and sewer) in the future with Kelowna Shepherd would not speculate on whether the or Lake Country,� said Alexis. concerns of the regional district board can be Lake Country and the Indian band have had a resolved. relationship for years. “We said that they (band) need to bring forward “We recognize they have title and rights to lands the package and the board needs to hear from we are in and we need to work with them,� said someone representing the band,� she said. Morning Star Staff
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Rural residents may influence politicians on the future of a proposed prison, but they won’t dictate whether Lumby actually gets a prison. On Wednesday, the North Okanagan Regional District board agreed to hold a referendum April 30 in Area D, which includes Trinity Valley, Whitevale and Mabel Lake. They will be asked if they support pursuing the development of a provincial correction centre within the Village of Lumby. “I was petitioned by many Rick Fairbairn people in favour of the facility and those opposed,� said Rick Fairbairn, Area D director. “They want to provide their input to the Village of Lumby.� The village will also hold a referendum April 30, but the results from Area D will not be part of the official count because it is located in the regional district and is not within village boundaries. “It’s not binding. We will offer the results to the village,� said Fairbairn. Kevin Acton, Lumby’s mayor, says residents of Area D are part of the broad community and his council will be interested to see how people in the electoral area feel about a jail. “I am sure we will listen to them. The numbers will be taken into account,� he said.
However, Acton is quick to point out that council’s mandate is set by residents within the village. “We have to listen to the electorate of Lumby. Lumby will make the decision,� he said. “The numbers will have to be strong in Lumby itself for there to be government buy-in (for a facility).�
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A potential tenant for Coldstream’s town centre isn’t gaining the support it was praying for. St. Paul Lutheran Church is considering building a new church at the old Coldstream Market on Kalamalka Road “We are indeed looking for property to have a church building and we think Coldstream would be a nice place for that,” said pastor David Reim. But before investing any money on the idea, the organization had hoped to get Doug Dirk a sense of whether or not a church would even be something Coldstream council would consider. Local politicians are not prepared to roll out the welcome mat just yet for the congregation, stating that there is an application and public process which the church, like any applicant, must go through. “People put out the money all of the time to get decisions made,” said Coun. Doug Dirk. A zoning change would be necessary, as the property is currently commercial, and that would result in public consultation. Meanwhile, church representatives see the location as ideal. “The property in question has been vacant now for four years, since 2006,” said local realtor Bjorn Eblad, representing the church. “So there’s no stampede to use it.”
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Brakes put on road project ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A plan to upgrade Armstrong’s Pleasant Valley Boulevard has been shelved for this year. Council voted 4-3 Monday to not go ahead this year with a proposed reconfiguration of the roadway from Shepherd’s Home Hardware on Mill Street to Margarieta’s Place on Okanagan Street. The plan called for widening the sidewalks, reducing the one-way, two-lane street to one lane of traffic to provide legal parking spots, and adding a bicycle lane, though the Sully O’Sullivan bike lane was taken out after numerous complaints. Mayor Chris Pieper and Councillors Sully O’Sullivan, Ryan Nitchie and Shirley Fowler voted in favour of scrapping the proposal for the time being. “We did change the proposed scope quite a bit by Kelly Rowe removing the bike lane and removing a lot of the enhancements as far as sidewalks go,” said Pieper. “At the end of the day, we made the decision to hold off on it.” The project was originally budgeted for $325,000 but additional costs pushed the total estimate to more than $387,000. The budgeted funds will be put into a reserve for use next year. The city will put the plan back into its reassessment of its 33-year plan and will re-prioritize everything for next year. “I’d like to see what the new (33-year) plan looks like,” said O’Sullivan. “Everybody was against it, there were petitions presented and people were yelling and phoning. Let’s wait and see what the hell we’re doing, put the money in reserves and maybe do it next year.” Coun. Kelly Rowe, who, along with Councillors John Trainor and Paul Britton voted in favour of going ahead with the project, felt the plan should, at the very least, have been put out to tender. The cost of such, she estimated, would have been between $3,000 and $5,000. “With the economy the way it is, I think we would get a much better shake on getting that road done this year,” said Rowe.
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With everything from hot tubs to medicine men, an upcoming event is offering a wealth of wellness options for both the body and soul. The increasingly popular Body and Soul Wellness Fair returns Saturday and Sunday at the Vernon Recreation Complex auditorium. The free event showcases 57 exhibitors Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With more and more people waking up to the positive benefits of alternative therapies in the North Okanagan, organizers say this is an excellent opportunity to bring options to the forefront. “It unites the different healing modes within the community,” said event organizer and cofounder Chris Madsen, who is also a musician and runs his own music school. Madsen came up with idea for the event five years ago, and with co-founder Ashleigh Magill they planted the seeds and have watched the event grow. Even in its initial year, it wasn’t hard to sell the idea as the event saw 1,000 people come through the doors. “Right from the beginning it was a success,” said Madsen, add-
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The City of Vernon still isn’t sure if it will take on air quality programs. Staff will investigate options to potentially provide air quality initiatives, including possibly working with a non-profit agency or the Interior Health Authority. “We need to be sure we can take it on without it being onerous,” said Coun. Buffy Baumbrough. The North Okanagan Regional District has eliminated its air quality function and there has been some question as to whether the city will pick up some of the initiatives. One possibility is creating a function that involves interested municipalities. “There may be other
“We don’t have the staff capacity to include this.” — Kim Flick communities in the North Okanagan that want to participate,” said Mayor Wayne Lippert. One of the concerns about the city branching out into air quality is additional duties for staff. “We don’t have the staff capacity to include this in our work program,” said Kim Flick, planning and building services manager. NORD’s actions may lead
to the Okanagan Airshed Coalition not receiving provincial funding because it no longer represents the entire valley. “They are quite concerned about what’s happening,” said Baumbrough of the Ministry of Environment. As an example, NORD turned down anti-idling signs from the ministry because it had no ability to use them. The wood stove exchange is
also in limbo although Vernon is possibly looking at working with the Central Okanagan Regional District on that program. Some councillors insist Vernon taxpayers are being downloaded on by NORD. “To walk away from a valley-wide issue goes against common sense. But for Vernon to be responsible doesn’t make sense. Its not Vernon’s issue alone,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe. Coun. Jack Gilroy believes the city has been proactive when it comes to reducing pollution. “We don’t allow burning and we put on extra staff to deal with (cleaning road) dust. The city can’t be responsible for everything that happens in the valley.”
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One of the region’s classiest events is returning to wine and dine for a good cause. In support of the North Okanagan Community Life Society, the Art and Wine Gala gets underway for its third year March 26 at the Eclectic Med. Head chef Andrew Fradley will cook up a five-course meal, paired with leading local wine selections from Colin Hamilton, Village Green Liquor Store manager. “They put on just a classic meal, last year was just amazing food,” said Garry Molitwenik, NOCLS executive director, promising an event that will please all palettes. In addition to the tastes of the evening, the gala will feature original works from 13 wellknown local artists. To list a few: Rick Bond, Michelle Loughery, Gary Whitley, Mike Jell, Patricia Neil Lawton, Heidi Thompson, Barry Rafuse and EA Moore. And if you like what’s in your glass and on the walls, all the art, along with wine gift baskets (put together by Maggie Voisey) will be up for auction throughout the evening. The semi-formal evening also includes live music by local talent Betty Johnson. And transportation will be
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Cotter gets second crack at Brier GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
It was pretty much inevitable that Vernon’s Jim Cotter would end up throwing curling stones at one level or another. Growing up in Kamloops, his parents, Rick and Pat Cotter, used to help organize the local junior program. Jim was drawn to it like a gentle out-turn to the button. “We had a huge junior program... there were 80 teams and there was a lot of excitement around it,” said Cotter, who won his first B.C. junior title as a 15-year-old, curling with 19-year-olds Nikko Bakker, Ron Douglas and Brian Fisher. “My dad was coach and one of their guys had aged out so they asked me.” Another junior title in 1995, followed by B.C. men’s crowns in ‘08 and last month at the Vernon Curling Club, and the 36-year-old Cotter is heading to his second Tim Hortons Brier, his first as a skip. He will be supported in London, Ont. by third Ken Maskiewich, second Kevin Folk and lead Rick Sawatsky. Maskiewich became a mid-season replacement after Kelowna’s Bob Ursel was unable to curl due to a knee injury. Ironically, Maskiewich faced the Ursel/Cotter rink in the 2008 championship game as he curled with Richmond’s Greg McAulay. “We couldn’t be happier for Ken. He probably should have been there a couple times, but that’s the game of curling,” said Cotter, who skips for another rink in the Vernon Super League. “There’s something special about your first Brier.” The Cotter crew begins the 12-team marathon roundrobin Saturday (11:30 a.m. PT) against Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton. Things don’t get any easier Sunday when the Vernon rink tangles with defending Olympic and former world champion Kevin Martin of Alberta (11:30 a.m.), followed by a night draw (4:30 p.m.) against 2006 Olympic gold medalist Brad Gushue of Newfoundland/Labrador (Vernon’s Jamie Danbrook curls lead for Gushue). The quality of competition is not lost on Cotter. “People are asking ‘Is this the best Brier field ever?’ Every province has a great team. That’s the way you want it to be.
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Skip Jim Cotter hollers for his sweepers in B.C. men’s curling championship play last month at the Vernon Curling Club.
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Sweepers Kevin Folk (left) and Rick Sawatsky get ready to man their brooms as teammate Ken Maskiewich delivers a stone in Canada Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling action last month at the Vernon Curling Club. It’s the national championships,” said Cotter, who works from home as an IT specialist in the health care industry. Sawatsky, who grew up in Vernon before moving to Kelowna in 2000, joined the Ursel rink in 2006. The 35-yearold is pumped to be returning to the national stage. “It’s a good opportunity to represent your province and compete for a national championship. It’s a great atmosphere to be in,” said Sawatsky, a technician with Corix Utilities in Kelowna. “It is physically, mentally and emotionally draining. It’s a roller coaster, but our team is experienced in curling in these kinds of events. We’re well prepared.” Sawatsky added he doesn’t mind being an underdog heading into the Brier, and is happy to let heavyweights like Martin and Ontario’s Glenn Howard stand in the spotlight. “We play those guys on a regular basis on tour. If we can play consistent, we’ll be right in there with the big boys. We’re happy to fly under the radar.” Helping the Cotter rink stay grounded is coach Rick Folk, a two-time world champion (1980, ‘94), and Kevin’s father. “We couldn’t ask for a better guy to have on our side,” said Cotter. When he’s not curling for himself, Cotter likes to help others learn the game. Following in his parents’ footsteps, he is helping the next crop of up-and-comers in the Vernon club’s junior program, and through an inter-city program involving Vernon, Lumby, Enderby, Armstrong and Salmon Arm. He says the camaraderie players derive from curling is unlike any other sport.
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Sundance siblings set for New Zealand Morning Star Staff
Taylor and Kai Halvorson of Sundance Martial Arts of Vernon left this morning for the International Taekwon-Do Federation World Championships in Wellington, New Zealand. The brother-sister team warmed up for the March 9-13 event by earning medals in the Okanagan Invitational Taewon-Do tournament Saturday at the Priest Valley Gym in Vernon. More than 70 competitors, including 25 from Sundance, raised money for the Halvorsons, who will be representing Canada in New Zealand. “Although there was plenty of good sparring action, this was also an opportunity for students to learn about tournaments and for officials to get some extra experience prior to the upcoming busy tournament season,” said coach David White of Sundance. Taylor Halvorson, 16, took silver in the junior girls black belt sparring division (hyperweight) and her brother Kai, 14, won bronze in the junior boys black belt sparring (microweight) division. Kai also struck silver as a member of the B.C. junior boys sparring team. Afterwards, Taylor Halvorson was scouted and selected by the national team committee to the Junior Girls roster. Kai and Taylor have both qualified to
compete in the individual sparring portion of the 2011 World Championships. Taylor will have the added honour of being part of Team Canada in the team portion of the tournament. “The World Championships is the most prestigious event in the International TaekwonDo Federation and represents the highest level of competition in ITF Taekwon-Do,” said White. “There are currently 42 countries and over 600 black belts registered to compete.” Also representing Canada from the area is Kelowna resident Kelly Kinniburgh, who will compete in the women’s sparring (Heavyweight) and as part of Team Canada for the women’s team sparring category. “The athletes have been training five to six days a week outside of their school commitments to ensure a high level of performance at the upcoming championships, which is the first world championships for both Kai and Taylor,” said White, a fourth-degree black belt with the ITF. Financially, the athletes have had help from some major sponsors including: On Side Restoration, Interior Restoration Services, Lifehouse Electric Company, Legacy Management and Britech HVAC. Added White: “Countless hours of dedicated time and effort from our athletes, coaches and parents have ensured that the young siblings are well prepared for what is to come.”
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Michael Hilverink leans into a heavy left hook that catches Geoff Halvorson on the chin in Sundance Taekwon-do Tournament action Saturday at the Priest Valley Gym.
Edwards rink Island-bound for juvenile provincial playdowns It has been a year of firsts for Amy Edwards’ curling rink. Her first season as a skip, and for her teammates – third Shayna Doll, second Kylie Tokairin and lead Sydney Hofer – it is their first year of competitive curling altogether. For this newly formed rink, it will also be their first berth in the Tim Hortons B.C. Juvenile Curling Championships, which go March 3-6 at the Cowichan Rocks curling facility in Lake Cowichan. Edwards, a Grade 10 Vernon secondary student, has spent the last three seasons curling with various junior teams, making an appearance at junior girls provincials with Vernon’s Alyssa Kyllo in 2008.
Both Tokairin and Doll are Grade 10 students who curl out of the Enderby Curling Club, while Hofer is Grade 9 student at Fulton. Coached by Merry Miller, Edwards opens the round-robin this morning (8:30) against Juan de Fuca’s Mariah Coulombe, followed by a 4 p.m. draw against Trail’s Megan MacKay. They end pool play Saturday against Coquitlam’s Gabrielle Plonka. The gold-medal game goes Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ■ After enjoying a send-off celebration for his departure for the Tim Hortons Brier, Vernon’s Jim Cotter got down to business with a 6-4 Baron Insurance Super League win over Dave Merklinger’s Jet Ice Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club.
The first-place Jet Ice crew (14-5), got an early jump with a double steal in the first end, followed by a single steal in the second. Cotter (13-6) made an angle-double for two in the third, and after the two rinks swapped singles in four and five, Cotter put the game away with a triple steal in six. Jeff Richard’s B.C. Trailer overcame a slow start to brush back Jon Gardner’s Sladen Moore 8-6. Gardner (9-10) opened with a triple in one, but Richard (4-15) responded with a double in two and a triple of his own in three. Trailing by one heading into the final end, Gardner was unable to roll behind cover on his last shot, allowing Richard to count one.
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Brenden Zupp of the Vernon Authentic Trophy and Plaque Hitmen rips a shot from close range at DCT Red Bulls’ goalie Yager Krenz Sunday at Priest Valley Arena.
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The fifth-place Lumby Stars, sponsored by Gorman Bros. & R. J. Schunter Contracting, upset the pennant-winning Nedco Blazers 5-1 in Midget playoff action Friday night at Wesbild Centre. The Stars welcomed net detective Kohen Baranyi back from injured reserve and he allowed just one goal in the first period before giving way to Mike Britch at the midway point. Wyatt Warnes tied things up four minutes after Vernon’s goal by Adam Fenske, assisted by Drake Kosick. Darcy Schenkeveld connected for Lumby less than a minute later and Kyle Weston (1+2) scored before Schenkeveld notched his second, just inside a minute to go in the first. Clayton Ricketts scored the final goal of the game early in the second period and then Lumby shut the door shut on the Blazers. Chandler Porteous earned two assists. The Stars then grounded the Talon Benefits Titans of Vernon 7-3 Sunday afternoon at Pat Duke Memorial Arena. Schenkeveld counted 3+1 for the Stars, while Ricketts scored twice, Weston added 1+2 and Calvin Tourand scored once. Hayden Jones (2) and Mark Francis replied for the Titans. The Blazers rebounded by stuffing the Advertising Works Broad Street Bullies 7-3 and ambushing the Lakeside Printing Aftershock of Salmon Arm 7-2. Steven Goebel, with 1+2, Brennan Martin, Mykaila Head, Devan Head, Sean Greene, Josh Gosselin and Connor Butte-Landsfried handled the Blazer offence versus the Bullies. Clayton Coles earned the win. Chad Lindenbach and Devan Head each pumped in two goals as the Blazers iced the Aftershock. Kosick, Fenske and Mykaila Head had singles in support of Bruin Stair. Goebel had two helpers. The Vernon Battery Seagulls rallied to tie Winfield Bruins 3-3 Friday night before losing 7-6 to Salmon Arm Pharmsave Storm and outlasting the North Okanagan Knights 12-5 in Midget B side playoff action. Mary Rice, Bradley David and Ward Mercer scored as the Gulls erased a 3-0 deficit Friday in support of Rodger Sewell and Luke Vandale. Clifford High pulled the hat trick, while Tyson Clark, with 1+2, Josh Readshaw and Dustin Folliott added singles aganst the Storm Saturday at Sunwave Centre. High supplied 3+3, while Folliott earned 3+2 as the Gulls beat the Knights Tuesday night at Nor-
Val Sports Centre. Readshaw provided 2+4, while Russel Negraiff, Sean Connors, Nat Wilson and Justin Ramsey contributed singles. The Midget semifinals go Sunday at 2:15 and 6 p.m. at Wesbild with the final set for Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Sunwave Centre.
Bantam Hitmen find playoff groove The fourth-place Authentic Plaque and Trophy Hitmen were the surprise team as the Bantam Super League playoffs got underway, tying the first-place Denny’s Saints 4-4, slamming the thirdplace Finch & Co. Warriors 10-4 and crushing the second-place DCT Chambers Red Bulls 10-2. Brenden Zupp (3+1) and Brett Jewell scored as the Hitmen outhustled the Saints Friday night at Priest Valley Arena. Hitmen goalie Joe Tronson was spectacular in going the distance, and had his best weekend of the season. Lucas Colgan (2), Layne Greene and Taylor Maxwell replied for the Saints, who got two assists from Nik Wasylyk. Jewell scored five of the Hitmen’s first six goals and Zupp added three versus host Salmon Arm Sunday morning. Dustin Schmor also scored for the Hitmen, who got two helpers each from Liam Cromarty, Ryan Pelkey and Alex Strutt. The Saints bounced the Scotiabank Scorpions 9-4 and ambushed the Corbett Office Equipment Sharks 9-2 in other weekend games. Chris Gallant and Marcus Finn each pulled hat tricks as Denny’s stopped the Scorpions at Sunwave Centre. Kristian Currie, with 1+2, Lucas Colgan and Max Mitchell completed the Saints’ offence. Brock Wagner, with two goals, Rowyn Lewis-Hatherley and Nikolai Negraiff replied for the Scorpions. Colgan fired four goals and Kyle Dennis was solid in net as the Saints iced the Sharks Sunday afternoon at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Josh Lerbeck and Currie, each with 1+2, Finn, Gallant and Marshall Box, back after nine weeks on injury reserve, also scored for the Saints. Greene and Wasylyk each counted two assists. Brandon Tarasenko had both goals for the Sharks. The Scorpions battled the Salmon Arm Warriors to a 5-5 draw Sunday afternoon at PV. Returning to form after a broken arm, AJ Jhajj opened the scoring for Scotiabank on a feed from Aaron Keryluke. Scotiabank responded in the second when Wagner unassisted, and Landon Munk from Rowyn Lewis-Hatherley, put the Scorpions up 3-2. The Warriors scored to grab a big lead with eight minutes left but Lewis-Hatherley made it 5-4 on a pass
from Devin Prizmic. The Scorpions then peppered Salmon Arm with 13 shots in the last three minutes before Lewis –Hatherley wired a shot top corner to equalize with 44 seconds left. Trey Spanier faced 31 shots, including a beauty glove save in tight for Scotiabank. The semifinals go Sunday at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. with the final Monday at 7:45 p.m., all at Civic. The Lumby Stars, sponsored by Irly Bird Building Centres and Gudeit Bros. Contracting, lost 6-5 to host Winfield in B side playoff action Saturday with the Bruins getting the winner on a scramble at the buzzer. Keenan MacDonald (2+1), Logan Meier, Jayden Pedersen and Kyle Beerstra managed the Stars’ offence. Connor Fair, Edwin Hayman and Reid Hackett each collected two assists in front of Corey Tinney. On Sunday, the Stars brushed off the Chase Mustangs 4-3 in another thriller with Hackett, Meier, Pedersen and Beerstra, with the winner, scoring for Lumby. Ashley Tinney and Shale Williamson each had two helpers.
Vernon tennis star Vasek Pospisil will replace Toronto’s Daniel Nestor for this weekend’s Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Americas Zone Group I first round tie versus Mexico. Pospisil, who trains in Vancouver, took Nestor’s spot on the Miele Canadian Davis Cup team since Nestor has an inflamed Achilles tendon. Pospisil will join compatriots Frank Dancevic (Niagara Falls), Peter Polansky (Thornhill, Ont.) and Milos Raonic (Thornhill) on the team led by captain Martin Laurendeau. This will be Pospisil’s second tie playing for Canada. “Daniel has always prioritized Davis Cup in his calendar and I know it is hard for him to not be part of the team here in Mexico,� said Laurendeau. “However, Vasek is one of our many young, promising players who we know can step in and do the job. He is excited to be part of the team and get the chance to play. Daniel is a great leader and he will be missed, but I believe that we have amazing depth on this team that will carry us to a win this weekend.�
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The Five Star Awards Bulldogs pulled off a pair of stunning victories in the North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League A side playoffs. The Dawgs opened by icing the secondplace Butcher Boys Red Wings 8-7 Saturday at Enderby Arena as Kobe Romanovitch’s second goal of the game was the winner with seven seconds left. Tanner Graham pocketed 3+1 for the Dawgs, while Kris Chastko added 1+2 and singles also went to Dylan Oberle and Brennan Seltzer. Cole Benjaminsen and Brendan Horsfield each netted two goals for Butcher Boys, while Keefer Kaempf, Colton Greeno and Brooke Berube bagged singles. Noah Debalinhard earned two helpers. On Sunday, the Bulldogs surprised the undefeated Salmon Arm Blackburn Silverblades 9-4 at the Sunwave Centre. Romanovitch and Graham combined for eight goals to spark the Dawgs, who got a single from Seltzer. Rhys Larsen and Ethan Huizinga were both stellar in net. The Red Wings lost 5-3 to the Interior Savings Hitmen Monday night with Colton Greeno, Horsfield and Carter Bosquet scoring for the Wings. Greeno and Horsfield handled the offence as the Wings bowed 5-2 to the Lakeside Printing Apaches Sunday. The Sladen Moore Lady Lakers fell 7-2 to host Kamloops in the opening game of the Okanagan Pee Wee Female A finals. Jordyn Pimm, on a top-shelf wrister, and Andie Kaneda, on a nice deke from Cassidy Marshall, handled the Sladen Moore offence. Bailey Berndt and Kim Whitelaw shared the
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Vernon Tigers’ netminder Aiden Lawrence takes a shot from the Sharks’ Nicholas Noren off the face screen in Pre-Novice hockey action Saturday at OTR. goaltending duties. The Lakers host Kamloops Saturday (4 p.m.) at Wesbild Centre, looking to force Game 3 on Sunday in Kamloops. The NOR Renovation Lumby Atom Stars rode a seven-game winning streak into B side round-robin playoffs by tying Salmon Arm Save-On Foods 6-6, drawing 4-4 with the Vernon Bannister Heat and crushing Chase 7-2. Ryan Desilets opened the Stars’ scoring in Salmon Arm, while d-man Haylee Gosselin used some nifty moves going end to end and scoring the 2-2 equalizer. Kendra Jones picked up a rebound from Vanessa Yaremcio to net the Stars’ third goal, while Desilets picked up his second of the game and the 4-4 goal, assisted by Emily Romailler and Jones in the last minute of the first period. In the second period, Salmon Arm scored twice before Lumby’s Jordan Romailler replied. Drew MacKenzie scored Lumby’s equalizer at 18:35 of the third period. Yaremcio (2), Desilets and Tanner Franje-Gilbert, with the tying goal on a pass from netminder Josh Litven, handled the Lumby offence versus the Heat. Payton Kineshanko and Litven each supplied two goals apiece as the Stars stopped Chase. Yaremcio,
Kendra Jones and Romailler contributed singles, while Desilets counted three assists and Drew Mackenzie two. Chloe Yule anchored a solid defensive core and Cameron Pryor made several clutch saves. The Lumby Novice C Stars, sponsored by Lumby Tirecraft, NOR Renovations and Backyard Bobcat,
outlasted host Salmon Arm 8-6. Nic Teale supplied three goals, while Tage Kineshanko added 2+2, Quin Williamson added a pair and Matthew Yaremcio scored once. Noah Clarke chipped in with two helpers. Players of the Game were Micheal Preston, Logan Leach and Peter Romailler.
When the North Okanagan Legends arrived in Burnaby last weekend, they couldn’t help but notice the warm, sunny weather and blossoming flowers. It didn’t last long as, in a matter of hours, a harsh winter storm hit the Lower Mainland, leaving the Legends to compete in the B.C. Bantam Field Lacrosse Championships in a virtual white-out. With the grounds crew unable to keep up with the worsening conditions, the tournament was cancelled after the round-robin. The Legends won silver by virtue of winning their pool at 2-1. New Westminster, who went 3-0 in the other pool, claimed gold. North Island also went 2-1 but lost the head-to-head with North Okanagan to take bronze. “The team is very disappointed that they did not get to play for gold as the talk around the fields was they were the team to beat,” said Legends’ head coach Wes Landels. It turns out the most exciting thing about Sunday was the drive home as both highways were closed at one point because of all the falling snow. Because the Interior league winds up in mid-November, the Legends arrived on the coast having not played a game since early December.
“It’s hard showing up at an event like this having not played a game in almost three months,” said Legends’ assistant coach Jeff Connauton. “The leagues on the coast and on the Island just completed their league championships two weeks ago as the weather allows them to play all winter.” The Legends fell 3-2 to Richmond in their Friday opener. Game MVP was midfielder Liam Drabiuk. “We could not catch, could not pass and had a terrible time shooting the ball. It was a disappointing loss as we had beaten Richmond twice this year in tournament play,” said Landels. North Okanagan responded by grounding Vancouver Island champion North Island 9-6. It was a tight game going into the third quarter, but then things seemed to click for the Legend offence. Game MVP was netminder Brennan Metlewsky. Playing on a snow-covered field, the Legends used solid team defence to ground Delta 10-1 Saturday afternoon. The Legends built up a 3-0 lead by their third possession. “We took the other team out of the game in the first half. They were mentally done,” said Connauton. Midfielder Jake Thomson was game MVP and midfielder Mike Hanley won the Fair Play Award.
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Physiotherapist Paul Saunders was revved up for the Interior Hockey League playoffs after going hard in the weekend Vernon Doctors Tournament. The power winger, blessed with matinee-idol looks and soft hands, scored the winner with 4:14 remaining as the Westwood Cabinets Flyers edged the Aquatico Bay Bar & Grill Sharks 3-2 Wednesday night at Wesbild Centre. Logan Massie, who finished with three assists, and Rich Hoglund set up the winning goal. Matt Glinsbockel scored twice for the Flyers, who got a 21-save showing from Rocky Spinks. Vernon Miskosky and Mike Fochler replied for the Sharks, who
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With guns blazin’ and yee haa’s all weekend, the Vernon Ski Club Posse held one heck of a second annual Round Up last weekend at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Teams from Harper Mountain, Revelstoke, Crystal Mountain and Big White joined the Silver Star Freestyle Club, Silver Star Adaptive Snowsports and the home team in the event. The event had three competitions: Krazy Kombi Cross, Ride ‘em Cowboy Dual Slalom and Pony Express Downhill. Saturday brought the Krazy Kombi Cross which challenged five- to 11-yearold skiers with four rollers, a banked turn and two jumps. In the boys Krazy Kombi, Lars Van Dunn of the freestylers, and Rowan Trow, Liam Glennon and Connor Glennon, all of the ski club, struck gold in their respective age categories. Derek O’Callaghan and ski club members Austin Armanini, Caele Kassa, Anton Youngberg and Gavin Donald earned silver medals. For the girls, Emma Lockwood and Eleri Smart of the ski club won gold medals, while Elsie Williamson, Natasha Jones, Rane Smith, Sarah MacGillivray and Keila Anderson, all of the ski club, took silvers. The Ride ‘em Cowboy Dual Slalom saw Logan Stewart and Liam and Connor Glennon uncover gold, while Kassa, Kiyoshi Comley, Gavin Lawlor and Donald picked up silvers. On the girls side, it was Alexa Robinson, Juliet Webster, Rane Smith and clubmate Smart pocket-
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Sarah MacGillivray (front) competes in the Vernon Ski Club’s second annual Round Up last weekend. ing golds, and Jasmyn Yakura, Katrina Fink, Makena Kersey, MacGillvray and Gillian Smith won silver. In the boys Pony Express Downhill, it was Stewart, Thomas Mardiros, Christopher Kersey, Gerrit Van Soest, Youngberg and Gage Fairlie earning golds for the ski club. Silvers went to Comley, Armanini, Kassa and Antony de Wet. The girls race saw gold medals to Yakura, Lockwood and teammate Connie Henderson, while Ellie Williamson, Rane Smith and Gillian Smith, all ski club racers, win silver.
Vipers await playoff opponent Morning Star Staff
While the Vernon Vipers wait to see who they face in round two of the B.C. Hockey League playoffs, the other Interior Conference semifinal matchup is already settled. Both the Penticton Vees and Salmon Arm SilverBacks swept their best-of-seven series, dispatching the Merritt Centennials and Quesnel Millionaires respectively. They will square off Tuesday night in Game 1 at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. Vernon will host the winner of the Westside Warriors-Trail Smoke Eaters series Tuesday night at Wesbild Centre. Speedy veteran Garrett Milan pocketed two goals and an assist as the Vees doubled the Mills 6-3 in Game 4 Tuesday night at The Vault. Penticton led 5-0 after 40 minutes, but Quesnel tried to make a game of it with three straight goals in the third period. Milan iced it with a late emptynetter. Paul De Jersey recorded the winner at 6:12 of the third period as the ‘Backs outlasted the Cents 6-5 Tuesday night at Nicola Valley Arena in Merritt. Regular-season scoring leader Mike Hammond netted 2+1 for the Gorillas. First-liners Evan Stack and Jeff Jones each had a goal and assist for the Cents. The Warriors equalized their series with the Smokies at 2-2 with a 5-4 overtime win Tuesday night at Cominco Arena. The two teams met Thursday in West Kelowna for Game 5, with Game 6 going tonight in Trail. Veteran Kyle Singleton recorded a deuce for the Warriors, who got the OT winner from first star Shawn Hochhausen at 13:11. Smokies’ netminder Kiefer Smiley recorded 43 shots to earn second star. Kevin Boyle made 24 saves for Westside. In Coastal playoff action, the Surrey Eagles swept the Coquitlam Express and the Langley
Chiefs brushed back the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in four straight to advance to the second round. The two teams will meet in a conference semifinal starting Tuesday in Surrey. The league champion Powell River Kings await the winner of the Victoria Grizzlies-Nanaimo Clippers series. Victoria held a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 Thursday night at Bear Mountain Arena. ■ In Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff action, the Revelstoke Grizzlies advanced to the Okanagan-Shuswap Conference final after they hammered the Kamloops Storm 10-4 in Game 5 Wednesday night at the Revelstoke Forum. The Grizz punished the Storm on the powerplay, going 4-for-13 with the man advantage. They led 8-1 after two periods. Revelstoke will face the expansion Osoyoos Coyotes in the conference final, starting Sunday at the Osoyoos Sun Bowl. The Coyotes swept the Kelowna Chiefs to advance.
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TUESDAY JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Interior Conference semifinals, Game 1 in best-of-seven, Vipers vs either Trail Smoke Eaters or Westside Warriors, 7 p.m., Wesbild Centre.
got 30 stops from Jordan Vallance. The third-place Flyers will now meet the second-place Re/Max Rangers Sunday night (8:30) at Wesbild. Logan Stockley supplied 3+1 as the Godard Excavating Predators stayed alive in the double-elimination format by stuffing the last-place Maroons 8-1 Wednesday night at Wesbild. James O’Reilly counted 2+2, while Danny Stein also scored twice for the Preds, who got a single from Keith Godard. Curtis Gobbett had four helpers, while Kenny Johnstone, Trevor Abel and Ryan Black each earned two. Aaron Luprypa answered for the Maroons.
Slater swims for silver Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Kokanee Swim Club’s Christina Slater pocketed a pair of medals at the B.C. AA Short Course Swim Championships in Chilliwack. Slater achieved her AAA time standard with a silver-medal performance in the 200-metre breaststroke, and collected bronze in the 400-m IM. She also added fourthplace finishes in the 200-m IM and 100-m breaststroke, and a fifth in the 100-m backstroke. Quaid Ondzik, 14, earned bronze in the 1,500-m freestyle, and was sixth in the 200-m breaststroke, seventh in the 200-m IM and eighth in both the 100-m backstroke and 200-m freestyle. Kenyan Neumann, 14, finished eighth in the 200-m breaststroke, and Johanna Thayer rated eighth in the girls 200-m breaststroke.
Kaia Phillips, 13, recorded seventh place in the 200-m butterfly, while Hannah Mehain, 12, was seventh in the 200-m freestyle and had eighth-place results in the 100-m breaststroke, 400-m freestyle and 400-m IM. In their first-ever championship meets, Jordyn Ross, Jade Freeman and Dara Wasylik swam in the Under 10 girls division of the Swim Stars competition. Ross achieved 100 per cent personal best times to finish fifth overall, earning sixth in the 100-m backstroke and eighth in both the 100-m freestyle and U11 200-m backstroke. Freeman, who was sixth overall, took fourth in the 50-m fly and 100-m backstroke, and fifth in the 200-m IM. Wasylik rated fifth in the 100-m backstroke. Coach Renate Terpstra was pleased with the Kokanee results.
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Tower of care preparing for September opening Morning Star Staff
With only 10 weeks to go before contractors hand over the keys to the new Vernon Jubilee Hospital patient care tower, the public face of the structure has been taking on a new look recently. The timber frame structure that will support the canopy over the main public entrance is now in place, and the entrance to the new emergency department has also been completed. “You’ll also notice the links between the tower and the existing building are finished on the outside,” said Cam McAlpine, with the Interior Health Authority. “Wander indoors and you’ll see the finishing touches being put on the corridors that will link the two buildings.” The finishing of the interior of the building is moving ahead. Millwork, flooring and painting are almost complete throughout. Reviews are being conducted of the work done to date on the lower floors as Interior Health
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Much of the work on the new patient care tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is in the final stages as the new building, which towers over the old building, prepares to open Sept. 26. and Infusion Health ensure everything is built to high standards.
Major medical equipment, such as operating room and exam room lights, is being installed,
as are OR booms. Most of the major equipment for the medical device reprocessing department
has arrived and is being installed. Commissioning – putting into operation – of mechanical and electrical systems is well underway. “The commissioning of the computer and technology systems is also in process, and the pneumatic tube system that will allow rapid sharing of test results and information between departments has now been linked from the new tower to the existing hospital,” said McAlpine. “Weekly tours are being conducted for staff and physicians who will be working in the new tower to familiarize themselves with the new spaces and processes.” The summer will be spent installing equipment and ensuring all staff, physicians and volunteers are fully-oriented to the new tower. “The extensive training is necessary so that when the first patient walks through the doors Sept. 26, there will be no noticeable difference in patient care,” said McAlpine.
Project adds names to roads at Armstrong cemetery ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Finding where a loved one rests eternally at the ArmstrongSpallumcheen Cemetery is being made easier by two committees. The ArmstrongSpallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery and the Armstrong Heritage Advisory Committee have created a pair of projects that will assist people in finding the graves of family me-bers
or friends. “Three years ago, we were looking through the Communities in Bloom judging criteria and one of the things that comes under heritage is cemeteries,” said Gail Salter of the heritage committee, who, along with JessieAnn Gamble and Dawn Jameson, spearheaded the cemetery project. “We haven’t done anything with cemeteries, we looked at each other and said ‘oh for
heaven’s sake.’” A visit to the ArmstrongSpallumcheen Cemetery on Highland Road told the three women that there was no signage, no names of the little roads, no directory and, well, no nothing. The trio went to the joint ArmstrongSpallumcheen council seeking funding for the project, which was approved. Phase one included
naming the roads in the cemetery and putting up signposts with the names on them. Road names were chosen after local varieties of shrubs. “Vernon’s roads are named after trees and Enderby’s are named after flowers,” said Salter. “We chose shrubs.” Armstrong Machine Shop did the decorative work on the signs and Armstrong Signs and Graphics created the white-with-black name plates and had them
erected at the cemetery. Next up is an on-site directory that Salter said is finished and will be put up in the spring. “It’s a map of the cemetery, colour-coded as to the sections and it shows all the plots,” she said. “It will be about fourfeet by three-feet and will have a little shake roof over it to protect it. It will have a stone foundation and a directory of who’s buried in the cemetery.” Sunridge Designs created the directory design
and are doing the construction. “People visiting the cemetery and wanting to find a loved one’s plot can go to the directory,” said Salter. “We’re still discussing a location for it. We hope to have it ready for the spring, and we’ll try to update it maybe every six months or annually.” The museum has also prepared a special brochure called Locating the Cemeteries of ArmstrongSpallumcheen. The fold-out brochure
contains a list of five area cemeteries – ArmstrongSpallumcheen, Hullcar, Grandview Flats, Lansdowne and St. Anne’s. There is a map that shows all five cemeteries and their locations, and includes driving directions from the Armstrong Museum. The brochure is available at the museum, ArmstrongSpallumcheen Visitor Centre, Armstrong city hall and the Township of Spallumcheen office.
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Aiden Satterthwaite, five, stops to check out a table full of vintage M&M toys while spending some time cruising around the 16th annual Antiques and Collectibles Show and Sale Saturday at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Les Bowman (right) looks over an old Olympia Beer clock at the fundraiser for the Greater Vernon Museum.
Event raises hope for women with depression Morning Star Staff
so many women across the country.” The money raised helps develop Vernon women are gathering to raise their glasses and their voices and deliver education and support to break the silence about mental services for people with lived experience, their loved ones and the pubhealth. Women and Wellness takes place lic, ranging from a course to help at the Vernon Golf and Country Club teenagers cope with depression to a program to help people with Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. bipolar disease manage their It is a fundraiser that illness. seeks to dispel myths and Mental disorders, unlike create hope for the one other illnesses, carry a double in five Canadians who burden – disabling symptoms suffer from depression plus shame brought on by or other brain-based illstigma. nesses. Women and Wellness began Over the past eight Edgecombe in Moncton, N.B., as a kitchen years, the charity event party with a purpose – to do has received nearly something meaningful about $400,000 in donations, backed by dedicated volunteers and mental health – and has evolved into generous corporate contributors, a coast-to-coast fundraiser, with a including its new national sponsor total of ten all-women evenings being held in Atlantic Canada, Ontario and Shoppers Drug Mart. “The belief that when women are B.C. this winter. The guest speakers for Vernon’s healthy, Canada is healthy is at the heart of Shoppers Drug Mart’s com- Women and Wellness event are Cecilla mitment to providing support in the Skarrit, whose family was impacted area of women’s health, including by stigma, and Linda Edgecombe, mind, body and spirit,” said Mary- a motivational speaker who takes Alice Vuicic, chief administrative offi- a humorous look at the plight of women. cer at Shoppers Drug Mart. For more information about the “As part of our ongoing commitment to women’s whole health, we Canadian Mental Health Association, are pleased to partner with Women Vernon branch, and its programs, and Wellness to bring attention and visit www.vernon.cmha.bc.ca, or resources to help address depression drop into the offices at 3100 28th Ave. and brain-based illnesses that impact or call 250-542-3114.
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The B.C. government is considering an appeal period for drivers facing steep new roadside penalties imposed by police. Legislation took effect last September giving B.C. the toughest penalties for impaired driving and excessive speeding in Canada. After hundreds of drivers were fined and had their vehicles seized, Public Safety Minister Rich Coleman announced a review of the new measures late last year.
On Tuesday, Coleman indicated the government is considering an appeal period before fines or other penalties take effect. “One change we are considering is implementing a process so you have a certain amount of time to appeal the offence,” he said. “The change would be similar to a traffic ticket, where you either accept or reject the claim, and have a certain amount of time to appeal the offence.” Such a change would have to be debated and passed in the Legislature
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Comedienne stands and delivers Debra DiGiovanni headlines seventh annual I am Woman! Hear me Laff! KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
It’s the day after the Oscars broadcast, and Toronto comedian Debra DiGiovanni is still laughing. Known for skewering celebrities on popular MuchMusic shows, Video on Trial and Stars on Trial, DiGiovanni, who comes to Vernon Tuesday, says watching this year’s Academy Awards was like watching a train wreck. “I had to look away,� she said. “I was flicking back and forth from the Oscars to Criminal Minds. It was like, do I watch a gruesome murder, or this fiasco?� You can’t blame DiGiovanni, who was especially embarrassed for the show’s cohosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco, as she’s been on that stage herself. “I am a little biased because I believe they should use comedians to host the show. Actors act, you tell ‘em what to say. It’s a shame because I like (Hathaway and Franco).� DiGiovanni is sure to take on a few more celebrities, among other things, when she headlines the Performing Arts Centre’s seventh annual celebration of International Women’s Day, I Am Woman! Hear Me Laff! And if she drops a few F-bombs, like best supporting actress winner Melissa Leo did at the Oscars, well at least it won’t be on live television. “We don’t censor our live shows as comics, but if we’re on TV, we have to think like we are talking to children,� she said. “The funny thing is I think Canadians react better to the
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DiGiovanni has also had to dodge occasional hate mail from Bieberheads and other fans who have been offended by her potshots at celebrity musicians on Video on Trial. The show, which is now in its fifth season, basically features comedians watching and then judging music videos, and DiGiovanni’s admits it’s one of her favourite gigs. “It really is fun, and I’ll keep doing it as long as they continue to make stupid music videos,� she said. “Most of the show’s detractors who are offended by what we say hide behind the shroud of Facebook. We usually get a message, like ‘who do you think you are making fun of so and so?’ And I say, as long as no one is getting hurt.
“I’ve met bands that I’ve mocked that say they’ve loved what I’ve said. And as they say, no press is bad press. It’s all part of the industry and once the hormones kick in, they’ll understand that.� Standing on stage in front of a live audience is where DiGiovanni excels. Born to an Italian-Canadian father and British mother in Quebec and later raised in Tillsonberg, Ont., DiGiovanni says her comic timing came early, although her name, at times, caused confusion. “I once was booked at this Italian-Canadian event, and it was awkward as all the other comedians spoke Italian. I only speak English, so I was up there explaining that the English translation of my name is Johnson.� A known ad libber, who says her material comes as soon as she walks outside her door, DiGiovanni still performs at open mics around Toronto when she isn’t playing comedy clubs and festivals across the country, the U.S. and overseas. About to head to Glasgow, Scotland to perform, DiGiovanni is first looking forward to sharing the stage with fellow Laff Riot girls, Lee Ann Keple, Marlene Swidzinski and Lauren McGibbon, at Vernon’s signature International Women’s Day celebration. “It’s true Canada produces most of the comedians. We also have a strong female population, and it seems to have doubled the past 10 years,� she said. “This is going to sound cheesy, but as a community we are supportive of each other. I have a nice gang of friends and we celebrate each other’s birthdays. “This country is so supportive. Sure we all have our awkward moments, but most of time, we’re not getting booed off the stage. And believe me, it takes chutzpah to get up there.� I am Woman! Hear me Laff! starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the PAC. Tickets are $30/ adult, $27/senior and $25/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca
,OCAL YOUTH IMPRESS JUDGES AT TALENT COMPETITION Morning Star Staff
Our kids have proved they have oodles of talent once again. Auditions for the third annual Our Kids Have Talent, which sees musicians between the ages of eight and 18 compete for prizes, were held over the weekend at St. James Hall, and this year 12 finalists were chosen over the usual 10. Serving as judges this year were local music instructor/musician Craig Carmody, Betty Anne Northup of Vernon Recording, and Lance Carr of Wentworth Music,
who became deadlocked in choosing the finalists for ninth and 10th position. “It was almost impossible. They were all so amazing that the scores were literally a quarter of a percent apart, and the last thing we wanted to do was break their hearts,� said Northup. “Some of the kids are just finding their way musically and we can hardly wait to see what they show us next year.� The auditions saw young talent from all over the valley perform. “Every year it’s so different,� said
Our Kids organizer Kath Raeber, who is also founder of Vernon’s Rarearth Music Festival. “The first year our age group was eight to 12 year olds; last year 12 to 16 year olds. This year we have a collage of classical music, theatre, from pop to jazz to blues, folk, and spiritual by 15 to 17 year olds, as well as younger.� Okanagan parents have also once again gone above the call and handed the organizers their musically gifted children, telling the judges, ‘you make my child’s
dream come true’, said Raeber. “While there were some very disappointed kids and that’s the worse part of this, I’ve since got emails, which I’m told is actually old school –– I should be texting of facebooking –– saying ‘I loved this Kath – it was sooooo worth it,’ ‘I’m going to work really hard and come back next year,’ and ‘I’m going to win.’� The top 12 will now vie for approximately $10,000 in cash and prizes, sponsored by Kiss FM, Rarearth Music Fest and Wentworth
Music, at the final event March 12 at St. James Hall. First place prize is $3,000 plus the winner is automatically entered into the top 10 at the Armstrong IPE Talent Competition. More information is available at the Our Kids Have Talent Facebook page. Those who visit the Our Kids Have Talent YouTube site can vote for their favourite act by clicking on like. A prize for best marketer, sponsored by Bannister Chevrolet, will also be awarded.
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Alphorn resonates from the mountain KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
Most people around the world have heard those familiar three notes from the commercial jingle for a certain throat lozenge. You know the one where the yodeler calls out: “Ri-co-laaaaaaaa!” from atop some Swiss alpine destination. The commercial is also famous for that elongated trumpet, aptly known as an alphorn. Those who were up at Silver Star Mountain Resort on Monday may have heard and seen the 12-foot-long instrument, played by master alphornist William Hopson. The Calgary musician was at the hill to join the Okanagan Symphony for a special concert in celebration of the oneyear anniversary of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, and on Sunday, his alphorn will resonate inside the Vernon Performing Arts Centre for the symphony’s Music of the Mountains performance. An iconic symbol of Switzerland, the alphorn was used by shepherds to calm their flock and to communicate in mountainous regions in place of church bells. Hopson, who plays French horn for the Calgary Philharmonic, is not only a world champion alphornist, he is a craftsman, and makes his own horns. “There’s an exotic element to the instrument. It’s a work of art, from playing the instrument to making them. I make the instruments out of Sitka spruce from Vancouver Island,” he said. Acquiring his first alphorn in 1982, Hopson spends much of his summer introducing and teaching the majestic instrument in Switzerland and Austria. “It’s a combination of modern play with an ancient instrument,” he said. “It’s anything but simple. The range and technique is quite extensive. You can get three
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William Hopson performs on his alphorn in the Silver Star village while local Swiss restaurateur Isadore Borgeaud looks on. Hopson was at the ski resort to perform in a special concert with the Okanagan Symphony this past Monday, and joins the symphony again on Sunday for Music of the Mountains at the Performing Arts Centre. full octaves.” Sunday’s concert features Hopson playing Jean Daetwyler’s Concerto for Alphorn and Orchestra, which he has performed with symphonies all over the world. Led by music director Rosemary Thomson, the Okanagan Symphony will also perform Abigail Richardson’s The Sleeping Giant, inspired by a Thunder Bay landmark and its legend, and Johannes
Brahms’ first symphony. The famous horn calls in the Brahms’ symphony were directly inspired by alphorn calls, which the composer heard while on holiday in the Swiss Alps. Sunday’s performance at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $47 for adults, $41 for seniors and $21 for student/child, available at the Ticket Seller at (250) 549-7469 or visit www.ticketseller.ca.
Top 10 becomes top 12 Continued from page B1 The top 12 are: –– Megan Abel, 15, singer/songwriter –– Elise Wilson, 17, dancer, and musical theatre performer –– Brandon Schmor, 16, boogie blues piano man –– Nikita Afonso, 17, singer/guitarist –– Sean “Blues Puppy” Riquelme, 14 –– Gallon’s Corner featuring Aver y Pozdnikoff, 16, Jim Lagerquist, 15, and Connor Whiskin, 16 –– Abby Gregori, 17, guitar and vocalist –– Alexander Khazen, 16, classical singer/pianist –– Brothers of the Blues Room, featuring Jesse, 15, and Jake Hubner,17 –– Vincent Li, 14, classical violinist, pianist and trumpet player –– Beamer Wigley,
eight, country and blues guitarist/singer –– Twin brothers Tyler and Ryan Wiebe 14, guitarists and singers
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Sensitive alien is barely a three balls and some kind of lizard tracking dogs. Director D.J. Caruso (Disturbia) knows how to slap together a relatively suspenseful film, and I Am Number Four is no exception. When it has to cook, it cooks. But it’s also, given the potential for some real edge, surprisingly bland. Perhaps it’s because the presentation borrows so many elements from so many movies. I Am Number Four often resembles a highlight reel from everything from The Fantastic Four to Percy Jackson. It just doesn’t have its own identity. It is loud and energetic enough to escape dullsville, though. It ain’t great, but it ain’t exactly a number two either. The feature is currently playing at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.
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t could’ve been worse. He could’ve been a vampire. And really, I Am Number Four sort of looks like your run-of-themill sci-fi ride, infiltrated by the spirit of this generation’s sensitive bloodsuckers. Thanks Twilight. Thanks a Jason Armstrong bunch. Based on the novel by Jobie Hughes and James Frey, I Am Number Four is a collision between an angst-ridden teen movie and an adrenaline-jammed action flick. Brit Alex Pettyfer (who took an earlier swing at a franchise with Alex Rider: Stormbreaker, only to strike out) plays the lead as John, one of nine “gifted” children rescued from his home planet when it was overrun by Mogadorians, the gruesome baddies still hunting him on our turf.
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Natalie Appleton can put another notch on her writer’s pen with the announcement she has been shortlisted for two writing competitions. The expectant mother, and former member of The Morning Star newsroom, was shortlisted for the Writer’s Union of Canada’s 18th annual Short Prose Competition for Developing Writers. Appleton’s piece was among 500 entries chosen from all across Canada. All the shortlisted stories will now be sent to three Canadian magazine publishers for their consideration. Appleton’s piece, Hair Like Hymn Pages, didn’t end up winning the grand prize of check out
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$2,500, however, the expe- on the farm in Saskatchewan rience has motivated the in the ‘60s, and she never forVernon resident to continue gave herself,” Appleton said. “She didn’t leave writing fiction. the house again “I’m really happy until she died years to simply be shortlisted for this prize,” later. she said. “Writing is “Growing up, such a solitary act I remember hearand it’s hard to gauge ing stories about whether or not what her hair being lonyou’re doing is any ger than a horsgood. And after Natalie Appleton es’s tail and graywriting non-fiction yellow, like hymn for almost a decade, pages, because she attempting fiction was kind wouldn’t wash it or have it of scary. It’s nice to know I’m cut after the accident. The doing something right.” story was a departure from Hair Like Hymn Pages is reality after that, though, and based on a family story about it’s told from the perspective one of Appleton’s grand- of a young boy watching his mother go mad and his fammothers. “A neighbour girl was killed ily fall apart.”
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Live Wire ART SHOWS COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Photographic Eye – exhibition and photography sale, presented by the Vernon Camera Club, runs now through April. Available for viewing during intermission and prior to performances for ticket holders. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Ninth annual Winter Show and Sale. Artists are showing work in a variety of medium: oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media paintings; sculpture; one of a kind ceramics; textile; scrimshaw, all original works in very unique and distinctive style. Winter hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 307-5595. Now to March 20 features recent paintings by Coldstream artist Heidi Thompson in The Colour Experience, Scott McEwan’s recent body of neo-psychedelic works, Tweener, and selected works by Robert Bigelow, Steve Rockwell and Katia Santibanez. Design works by Vernon’s Carl St. Jean and Julie Oakes’ working studio are also available for viewing. Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. or by appointment. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Voted the Best Place to Buy Art in the North Okanagan, Nadine’s is currently hosting its sixth annual Winter Art Show. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and 9:30 to 4 on Saturdays. SOMETHING NICE GIFTS/GALLERY Silver Star Mountain Resort, 542-4438. Featuring small winter scenes for a limited time in a variety of mediums by the artists from Nadine’s. Open daily 11-6. SPARKLING HILL WELLNESS RESORT AND SPA 888 Sparkling Pl., behind Predator Ridge, 275-1556. Vernon clay artist Gale Woodhouse and art photographer Buffy Baumbrough show their images and forms inspired by the natural environment of the Okanagan until mid-March. VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, (250) 542-6243. Dishes for Dishes, hosted by the Vernon Community Potters, highlights 22 artists celebrating the wealth of local food. Artists have paired with local chefs and food providers to create a dish inspired by art. Show runs to Thursday. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Current exhibitions close Thursday. Kelowna-based artist Byron Johnston’s site specific sculptural installation, Music... Audience... Youse, plus Art from the Heart, featuring work by SD 22 students, open March 17. Reception for Johnston’s show is March 17, 6 to 9 p.m; Art from the Heart is March 19, 1 to 4 p.m.
CONCERTS BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS Presented by Charity Van Gameren Studio’s and Lights of Broadway Saturday at Powerhouse Theatre, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 at 250-545-4977. All proceeds will benefit Lights of Broadway’s spring production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. UNDER THE SKIN A special commission of the Vernon Performing Arts Centre society, in collaboration with Vancouver’s Wen Wei Dance and the Beijing Modern Dance Company, takes place at the Performing Arts Centre Saturday at 8 p.m. The modern full-length work, created and choreographed by Wen Wei Wang and Gao Yanjinzi, features 14 dancers from China and Canada examining the ideas of cultural and personal identity from the inside out. Tickets are $35/adult, $32/Senior, $30/Student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Internationally acclaimed alphornist William Hopson joins the OSO performing Daetwyler’s Concerto for Alphorn. Brahm’s towering First Symphony completes this tribute to the Alps, Sunday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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FILM VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Hosted by the Sparkling Hill World Masters Cup at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Monday at 7 p.m. Features 150-minute selection of outdoor adventure films and more from the Vancouver festival. Tickets are $20 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema. March 11 to 17 is the 17th annual International Film Festival. Advance tickets for individual films and festival passes are on sale at the theatre and The Bean Scene. Programs available at the theatre and other locations around town, or visit www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
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Carolina Sanchez de Bustamante, who designed the piece Communal Eye (woven in wool), is just one of more than 18 Okanagan artists and artisans showing their work during the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup at Sovereign Lake Nordic Resort. The show features a variety of media: metal, glass, paintings, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics and wood. Hours are Saturday until Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the World Cup events centre at Sovereign. I AM WOMAN, HEAR ME LAFF 7 Vernon Performing Arts Centre society presents seventh annual International Women’s Day comedy fest with headliner Debra DiGiovanni, Tuesday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior, $25/student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. BENEFIT CONCERT in support of the Vernon Community Music School Sound Foundation Capital Campaign. Join students and faculty of the VCMS March 12 at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church as they perform in a delightful evening of music and song. Tickets are available at the school, 1705-32nd Ave. For further information call 250-545-4977. HANDEL’S MESSIAH performed by the Monashee Chamber Choir and Orchestra, happens at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Vernon March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and Wentworth Music. For info call Mike 250-836-2763 or Cess 250-542 -2635 (Vernon). MCMANUS IN LOVE Celebrate Spring with this one-man comedy, written by nationally renowned humour writer Patrick F. McManus, best known for his books and columns in “Field and Stream” and “Outdoor Life”, where many of his characters first appeared. Features actor Tim Behrens, March 12 at 8 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $30/adult, $27/senior and $25/ student at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. OKANAGAN’S FAVOURITE classic rock band MACE plays March 12 at the Elks Hall for the Joints In Motion Arthritis Fundraiser. Why not come shake your body? Doors open at 7 p.m. Door prizes, late night snacks, silent auction and more. Tickets $20 available at Bean Scene and Interior Gift Gallery. For more information call Michelle at 250-540-9770. OUR KIDS HAVE TALENT Support the top 12 finalists as they compete for the top three spots in the Our Kids Have Talent competition March 12 at the St. James Hall, 2700 – 28th Ave. Limited seating. Tickets are $15 plus HST for adults – children 12 and under are free. Call Kath at (250) 938-2231 for more info. REVOLUTION Students of Wentworth Music Education Centre perform in this tribute to The Beatles in a fundraiser for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Building a Tower of Care campaign. Show happens at the Vernon Recreation Centre March 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15/adults, $8/student, available at Wentworth Music, 4301-29th St.
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LITERARY GALLERY VERTIGO 3001 - 31st St. (upstairs). Join acclaimed songwriter and poet Aurian Haller for a fascinating discussion of his craft, Tuesday at 7 p.m. as part of the Vertigo Voices series. Haller will explore his writing practice, and discuss other writers and books in order to reveal the context and circumstances that has informed his own work, including his newest release Song of the Taxidermist. Books available for signing.
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LIVE MUSIC ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 5463056. Mark Berube and the Patriotic Few (of Vancouver’s The Fugitives fame) promote new album, June in Siberia, March 13. Tickets in the inn’s liquor store. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 46th Ave, 542-3277. Tonight and Saturday is music by the Copper Creek Trio in the Spitfire Lounge. CLIFFS BISTRO 409 Cliff Ave., Enderby. March 11, One Camel Short brings their roots inspired music to the Cliffs Bistro. Their sound has been described as, “ancient, uncompromising and utterly refreshing.” Showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is by donation. THE DEN Silver Star Mountain Resort. Tonight Zeb Lewis and Saturday Landyn Taylor return to The Den stage. Every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, The Den hosts apres music from 3 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday in March: Scottie Reh plays his foot tapping moves. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 8386825. Tanya Lipscomb brings her interactive, fun musical performances from the 1900s to 1999 to the stage tonight. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Lorenzo’s reopens March 16 with Juno nominated harmonica player Carlos del Junco, with his exceptional jazz and blues band. March 18 is The Worst Pop Band Ever, featuring 2011 Juno nominee, Adrean Farrugia and Juno winner Chris Gale, blending disparate influences, mixing sax and turntables, analog synths and acoustic bass. MONASHEE’S BAR AND GRILL 2922 30th Ave., 503-1378. Laugh away the week’s worries at Monashee’s with the Yuk-Yuks Comedy Show every Friday in March. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Monashee’s. Call for tickets and reservations or visit www.monashees.ca. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 5452286. Local singer/songwriter, Pauline Kyllonen performs at the Talkin’ Donkey Match 12 at 7:30 p.m. cover charge is $5. Partial proceeds of performance to benefit local charity against human trafficking. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Saturday, the Company B Jazz Band
Don’t be left out in the cold. Look in the Live Wire every Friday for the latest arts and entertainment in the North Okanagan. To get listed, e-mail your info to: entertainment@ vernonmorningstar.com. Deadline is every Tuesday at noon.
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plays vintage jazz harmonies. Doors open at 7:15 p.m: Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup. For more details check out www.vernonjazzclub.ca.
THEATRE ASPARAGUS COMMUNITY THEATRE presents Chickens, a musical comedy written by Lucia Frangione and directed by Julie Dorsey, tonight and Saturday and Wednesday, March 9 to 12 at Armstrong’s Centennial Theatre. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Tickets are at The Guy Next Door, 3450 Okanagan St., 250-546-0950. Adults $15, students/seniors $12.50. ROBIN HOOD: THE MUSICAL Vernon Secondary drama brings this fabled story to life in the VSS auditorium at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday and March 11 and 12 with a Saturday matinee this weekend at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5/children and youth and $7/adults, available at the door or in advance at Nolan’s Pharmasave. THE BIG SNEEZE Axis Theatre Company presents this hilarious yet poignant play about the grade school trials of Lizzy, the tallest girl in her school, March 13 at 2 and 4 p.m. Part of the kids series at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $12 for all seats, available at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.
UPCOMING COD GONE WILD Celebrate everything Irish when local Maritime Celtic band Cod Goes Wild holds a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre March 18. The show also features performances by the Silver Star School Choir, The Argyll Highland Dancers and The Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band. Tickets are available at Ticket Seller, www. ticketseller.ca, 549-7469. MARK ROSE BIG BAND performs at the Schubert Centre March 19. Get your friends together, dust off those dancing shoes, and come out to see a live big band with a 15-piece horn section, piano, guitar, acoustic bass, drums, and two vocalists. Admission is $10, tickets available at Bean to Cup and Art Schmidt Optical, and the door. Partial proceeds go to support the Skyline Manor fire victims.
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Praises will be sung about taxidermists and wordsmiths when Aurian Haller visits Vernon Tuesday. An acclaimed singersongwriter and poet, Haller is giving a reading/discussion at Gallery Vertigo as part of the Vertigo Voices series. Originally from the Shuswap, Haller took his first creative writing classes from Vernon writer and musician John Lent at Okanagan College. Now living in Quebec City, Haller sings and writes lyrics for the Aurian Haller Band when not writing poetry. His work has appeared in Arc, Descant, The Antigonish Review and in his acclaimed collection, A Dream of Sulphur. He has won numerous national awards, including a National Magazine Award for poetry and the Malahat Review Long Poem Prize. Haller’s latest collec-
tion of poetry, Song of the Taxidermist, draws equally upon the works of neuroscientists, poets, and, yes, taxidermists. His words are known to push beyond the constraints of the short lyric or narrative “moment” and boldly experiment with larger thematic forms. Speechless celebrates the connections between glossogeny (the origin of language) and biological developments in
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the human body, charting a poetic theory for the origin of language. The serial poem Song of the Taxidermist, based on archival research and personal interviews, draws on the stories of famous taxidermied specimens such as the celebrated French giraffe Zarafe. Unlike conventional poetry readings, Vertigo Voices is designed to unfold as a dialogue and discussion on the
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Del Junco mashes all kinds of sounds Then it’s on to a rootsy track that drifts dreamily and lazily through some harmonica-induced daze (My Favourite Uncle). The only fly in the ointment among these uban-Canadian harmonica ace Carlos del tracks is Mojo, a blues-jam standard Junco takes an often misunderheard way too many times everywhere. stood instrument for some radical Ignore that cut because this is “up” music and cool U-turns and tangents on his and del Junco points his harp towards sixth album. the moon. Mongrel Mash, recorded in Toronto Del Junco’s considered a harmonica with del Junco’s band the Blues Mongrels, virtuoso, admittedly an acquired taste is a deceiving disc in an off-hand, daring for some who’ve seen too many harp fashion. players sit in on a Sunday afternoon jam From the start, the expectations are and play over everything. No, del Junco of a genre-specific sound, specifically Dean Gordon-Smith takes an expansionist approach evoking blues-based jam rock like the opening humorous, weird and funky sounds that cut The Crazy Bastard, a John Scofield-type jazzmove the song and the vibe along. funk jam track. Harp/guitar interplay with del From the fourth song onward, the album is a Junco and axeman Kevin Breit is raw and somesurprise –– not only for the warmth and intimacy how sloppy and tight at the same time. of the “off-the-floor” recording method but for the
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moods and styles. It’s a friendly sounding disc and that’s hard to achieve when playing such advanced forms. Jazz-type grooving is done (Heddon Tad Polly Spook) in a good-time, almost off-hand manner. An unclassifiable instrumental called The Field sounds like people following a joyful stream of consciousness melody. Then it’s on to the fun time –– a ‘60’s jazz bar track, Slick, with harp and sitar riffing carelessly away and the hip Mariachi. These both have a grainy irreverent mood, especially the mischievous Mariachi, which sounds unexpected and not very mariachi-like. Good times! The music is harmonica-centric but moves well beyond any limitations, however arbitrarily imposed. Where do you go if you want to expand? Go here, like Carlos.
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Canadian icon to play Kelowna KELOWNA — Described as Canadian rock ‘n’ roll royalty, a national treasure, and a living legend, Burton Cummings announces his highly anticipated Your Backyard Tour, kicking off in Montreal May 10, and arriving at Kelowna’s Prospera Place May 30. This tour will be the first time in more than a decade that Cummings will tour on his own, performing an array of hits from a dazzling career spanning more than 40 years. Whether the lead singer and songwriter with The Guess Who or on his own, Cummings has amassed more hit records than nearly any other Canadian. A l t o g e t h e r Cummings has earned some 80 platinum and gold record awards. With The Guess Who, he earned the first U.S. platinum album by a Canadian artist, and solo, the first quadruple platinum Canadianproduced album.
Recently, the bestselling book The 100 Top Canadian Singles, ranked American Woman the greatest Canadian single of all time. His 2008 solo album, the critically-acclaimed Above The Ground, was his first to feature
all original songs by Cummings. Never content to rest on his extraordinary accomplishments, Cummings continues to write, record and perform. “Not all artists are lucky enough to have that kind of staying
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Dance helps to lead the trek CAR BRADY Morning Star Staff
Michelle Dallyn and Caroline Perrin have planned to take part in the Arthritis Society of Canada Joints in Motion Machu Picchu trek since last year. Now they’re getting busy with training and fundraising. “I don’t think a lot of people talk very much about arthritis but it can affect every part of a person’s daily life,” said Dallyn. She and Perrin have been getting themselves ready with yoga and will be doing more strenuous training soon. Working with their theme, Why Not?, they have planned the Why Not? — Shake Your Body!! Dance for March 12. Liz Bussey, a laser technician with North Okanagan Skin and Laser, was happy to donate a gift certificate for an underarm and bikini laser treatment for the silent auction. She was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis when she was 18 months old. “My mom and I have always donated to the Arthritis Society. I was lucky that my mom was a physio and she recognized my symptoms soon. I had to wear braces, some interesting-looking shoes and miss a lot of school when I was a child and take a lot of medication that had long-
term effects. I’m mostly better now but I know ahead of time when there is going to be a big weather change because of how I feel,” she said. Perrin hopes the fundraising activities and the fitness challenge coming up at the end of April will raise awareness about the many kinds of arthritis and what is being done to help people. “Older people especially, and other people, think it’s just a part of getting older and they may not know what is available and may not be getting as much help as they should,” she said. Dallyn and Perrin will join a team going to Machu Picchu Aug. 3 to 11 to raise awareness and funds for the Arthritis Society. They will pay all their own expenses and all the funds they raise go to the Arthritis Society for research, education, programs and services. For more information and to support Perrin and Dallyn see www.arthritis.ca. The Why Not? Shake Your Body!! dance takes place March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Hall in Vernon. The band is MACE. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and late night snacks. Tickets are $20 each, available at The Bean Scene and Interior Gift Gallery. For more information call 250540-9770.
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Liz Bussey (left) of North Okanagan Skin and Laser, demonstrates the laser equipment to Michelle Dallyn. Bussey donated a gift certificate to the silent auction at the Why Not Dance, a Joints in Motion arthritis fundraiser, taking place March 12.
Paddy Mackie’s legacy lives on in award Morning Star Staff
Paddy Mackie, who died in July 1999, is remembered as a scholar, teacher, artist, friend and champion of heritage preservation and restoration. His family history tells a colourful story of hard work, commitment and adventure. Mackie was a favourite Vernon teacher in the ‘60s and ‘70s. “So great was his committment to heritage and local history, Mr. Mackie established a foundation to manage his estate which included his family home on Kalamalka Lake,” said Deborah Stuart, with the Vernon and District Heritage Society. “The 1910 heritage property provides a learning centre for students of history, art, music and antiquities.”
The society honours Mackie with an annual award given in his name. Nominations are now being accepted for the Paddy Mackie Heritage Award, given to an individual, couple or group that has made a significant contribution to heritage preservation in the Greater Vernon area. Mackie was a charter member of the society and the annual award has been given to some of those who shared a love of the area’s history and physical or built heritage. Past winners include: Anna Cail, Dan and Deborah Stuart, Jan and Ken Waldon, Dave Richards, Sharon Lawrence and the Vernon Community Music School, Pay Bayliss and Ken Ellison, Patrick Alan of the Caetani Cultural Society and Faith Harding of the Vernon
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and District Heritage Society. Criteria for nominations include: (any or all of the following): outstanding contribution to architectural, natural, or cultural heritage; outstanding personal commitment, leadership or community involvement leading to significant heritage preservation. Nominations, with supporting material, should be submitted to the Nomination Committee, Paddy Mackie Heritage Award, by March 17. Submissions may be mailed c/o Deborah Stuart, 1800-32 Ave., Vernon, B.C., V1T 2J4, or by e-mail to deb-stuart@shaw.ca. The membership will vote at the March 17 general meeting, and the presentation will be made at a following meeting.
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ear Annie: When I was five, my mother married an abusive man. He talked down to us and often resorted to slapping and name calling. On at least three occasions, he was physically abusive — punching, throwing and beating us. On the other hand, he adopted us and often did nice things, too. When I had my first child, my husband and I moved away. We have maintained limited contact with my parKathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar ents, although they can visit as often as they like. I prefer not to go to their home, where my stepfather is in charge. Recently, I explained to my mother that our children could not visit her without additional adult supervision. She became angry, saying it’s time I put the past behind me. She says I should remember the good things. She insists her husband would never hurt my children. But she also denies that he was abusive, saying he “lost control” only once. While I am upset with my mother for not protecting us, I feel guilty for denying her the pleasure of being the grandmother she wants to be. Without him, she would be a good one. How can I be a responsible mother and stop feeling like a
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bad daughter? — Unsettled in the West Dear Unsettled: Many abusers can be charming and loving when they are so inclined. Your mother, like many women in these situations, is in denial about the way her husband treated his family. Reasoning with her apparently has no effect. Being a good daughter does not mean subjecting your children to potential abuse, physical or emotional. You see your parents regularly, and they are welcome to visit whenever they wish. There is no reason to feel guilty. Dear Annie: Our new neighbor is a young professional with a boy the same age as mine. We like her and look forward to our sons growing up together. The problem is, she will pop in several times a day for half an hour or more. She doesn’t seem to realize that her intrusions are interrupting our valuable family time. We have tried not answering the door, but she will then phone us or return and knock again. She can see our cars in the driveway, so she knows when we’re in. We have tried telling her that family time is important to us, but instead of getting the hint, she compliments us on our family dynamic. We don’t want to hurt her feelings, but I’m freaking out about what will happen when summer comes and we are both home all day with our kids. Please give me a polite way to get her to back off without ruining any
future relationship. — Had Enough Dear Had: Some people need explicit boundaries. When your neighbor knocks during family time, go to the door, tell her this is “not a good time” and suggest a better one, even if it’s the next day. Smile and close the door. Repeat as needed. Dear Annie: The letter from “No More Frustrations, Please” hit me hard. It has been a little over a year since my wife walked out on me, saying I never did anything but sit in front of the TV. She refused to go for counseling, saying I was not going to change and she was done. A month later, I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I started using a CPAP machine and now have energy again. I finished all of the projects around the house. I bike 20 miles. My weight is down, and I feel so much better. It saddens me how close we could have grown had we gone through this together. You are right. He should do everything possible to save his marriage. I am in counseling, trying to forgive her for giving up without a fight. — Sleeping in California Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
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JustiÀcation: Gk.: dikalosis: acquitted for Christ’s sake. Rom. 5:1: “Being justiÀed by FAITH we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Gal. 2:16: “a man is justiÀed...by the faith of Jesus Christ.” If Godly works are not performed on the basis of FAITH, and through a love for God, then such works are vain and empty. God is gloriÀed when our hearts and minds are turned to Him in love and FAITH. In Hebrews 11: ‘FAITH’ or ‘by FAITH’ occurs 24x.
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Pediatric occupational therapist Cris Rowan helps parents and people who work with children find a balance between screen time and other activities in two presentations today and Saturday. “Rowan got interested in the impact of screen time on children’s development physically, socially and in language development as a therapist. She wrote the book, Virtual Child. She says as adults we are not being very good role models for children because of all the time we spend in front
of a screen,” said Lynne Reside, executive director of the North Okanagan Early Childhood Development Coalition which is sponsoring Rowan’s workshops. The Canadian Pediatric Association recommends that children under two have no screen time because of the negative impact on their brain development, and that children two to six have no more than one hour a day screen time (includes all entertainment technology). Rowan’s presentations will talk about the impact of screen time on child development
and offer practical suggestions on how to help children develop the technology skills they need in modern life while also developing in other areas of their lives. The presentation, Children and Technology: Finding the Balance at Home, takes place at Trinity United Church in Vernon. The presentation for parents is today from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Entry fee is a suggested $5 donation. The presentation for professionals is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register contact Reside at coordinator@noecdcoalition.ca.
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If you like listening to a good story, the Enderby Toastmasters Club is a good place to start. The club is inviting the community to attend their Speech Night and Open House on March 15. Several members of the club will be speaking and sharing their stories. The event will be held at the Enderby and District Museum, 903 George St., and will
start at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. The club will offer a special discount to new members March 15 to the end of May. You are also welcome to join for a regular meeting, which takes place every Tuesday in the Enderby and District Museum from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call Naomi or Heather Fournier at
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Community Calendar MARCH 4 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 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 online event March 4. Dr. Frank Molnar, of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Ottawa University, and assistant professor, Dept. of Medicine, will review guidelines for assessing fitness to drive in persons with dementia. Presentation free, pre-registration required. 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?” All welcome to join in this worldwide event by attending the service which is coordinated 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. THE BC HYDRO TEAM putting on an energy conservation presentation March 4 at 1 p.m. at the Halina Seniors Centre, 3310-37th Ave. Everyone welcome! ADVANCED SEARCHING TRAINING AT THE LIBRARY If you use the library catalogue to request movies, books or music, here’s a great opportunity to improve your skills and save time! By learning how to search for an exact format (books on CD but not audiocassette, for example), reading level, genre, or all materials on a subject, you’ll find more of what you want in less time. The Vernon library is offering
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egister now for spring and summer art classes at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in the heart of Polson Park. Youth classes for ages four to 17 include watercolour, acrylics, linocut, drawing, electric keyboard, drama, digital media, jewellery making, and clay. A wide variety of adult classes and workshops are available for all interests and abilities. Register now for the class of your choice – available weekdays, evenings and weekends. Visit www.vernonarts.ca or call 250-5426243. Vernon Community Arts Centre – PHOTO SUBMITTED Making Art Happen! David Erickson works on a drawing in the Little Picasso’s class. advanced searching classes Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings. Each session is 15-20 minutes, and is limited to two people. Pre-register at the Vernon branch information desk or by calling 250-542-7610, ext. 3. ENDERBY WINTER MARKET with local and organic produce, fruit, eggs, honey, baking and crafts. Every Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and then again with different vendors 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at Legion Hall. For info., call Gabriele at 838-6581. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Piranha Poker. These live Texas Hold’em tournaments are played all over B.C. Here in Vernon they are going to be played at different venues each night of the week and Friday they are at the Legion! The more people that sign up and play for points the more the quarterly jackpots are worth! New members arrive Friday at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. All welcome, you don’t need to be a Legion member. Get more info at: www. piranapokerbc.com. Also, granny darts Fridays at 1 p.m. ARTBEAT ARTS & HEALTH Fridays 1-3:30 p.m., Vernon Community Arts Centre. Free and open to everyone. ArtBeat focuses on using the arts as a means to health. Even if you don’t have art experience, we invite you to explore your creative side to facilitate better living. Call 250-542-6243. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES We cater to all. We welcome visitors to come and see what Eagles are all about. Open 1 p.m. daily. For hall rentals, call Evelyn at 250-542-3003. PAINT WITH FRIENDS Drop-in session Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Bring your lunch and enjoy painting in a group. Bring your art supplies and work in our studio with others who love to paint and draw. Drop-in fee $3.36 members/ $4.48 non members. For more information call 250-542-6243. TAI CHI: GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH If you have taken the beginner course, we take new members anytime. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-2604117 or 250-542-1984. THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813. HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFO. If you are one of many in the North Okan. affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential info., support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without
enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. B.C. INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. For more information about membership or volunteering, call 250-260-5344 or see www.bcihrs.com CARDS AT HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to join in a fun game of canasta at the centre, 3310-37th Ave. Monday and Friday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877. PAINTING CLASSES Held Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.) Learn about mixing water with watercolor or acrylic paints, choose your style and medium, learn how to sketch if desired. Cost $10 a session; instructor is Lou Hammond. Call Olena at 250-547-8866 SPANISH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Vamos a todo el Valle del Okanagan. Serving the Okanagan: pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests. Meets every Sunday at 6 p.m., at 1370 KLO RD., Kelowna, with Pastor Fernando Murua; call 250-979-8640. Meets Saturdays at 7 p.m., United Church, 1370 Rutland Rd., North Kelowna, with Pastor Hilo Blanca; call 250-7628348. In Vernon, please call Connie at 545-7421 or e-mail c.rios@shaw.ca. We are available any time for worship or for help with translation. See www.iglesiahispana.ca. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE TAI CHI 50+ welcome to come out and participate in tai chi at the centre, 3310-37th Ave., Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more info.
MARCH 5 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 North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society. Tickets $25 each available at St. James school and NOYFSS.
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FREE HOT LUNCH FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for a free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. THE BX/SWAN LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Visit their Web site at www.bx-swanlake.blogspot.com. The site contains current information that is important to residents of regional districts B and C such as pine beetle, meat inspection regulation, governance and water issues. THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Feeling lucky today? Check out our meat draw Saturdays at 3 p.m. Dinner, followed by entertainment, every Saturday. FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Do you have trouble controlling your food? We are a fellowship of individuals recovering from food addiction. No dues or fees. For more info., call Sylvia at 250-548-3346.
UPCOMING 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. ECKANKAR Meets the first Sunday of the month we have a worship service at 11 a.m. at the Halina club room and on the third Sunday there is a community HU song at the Halina club room at 11 a.m. GREAT PANCAKE & SAUSAGE FEED Support 6th Vernon Beavers and Cubs at the 23rd Annual Great Pancake and Sausage Feed on Shrove Tuesday, March 8, served cafeteria
style in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Church from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is very attractive: $5 per person or family rate of $10 (children three and under free.) Bring your friends and neighbours! NORTH WESTSIDE GARDEN CLUB Killiney Community Hall. March 8 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker: Element Eco-Design will discuss permaculture. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Kim at 250-503-2285. ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER Zion United Church in Armstrong, March 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and share in this event! VERNON & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY AGM Annual general meeting March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Resource Centre, lower level Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave. Only paid-up members are eligible to vote. Before the meeting, a new members class will begin at 6:30 p.m. Following the meeting there will be a presentation on how to use videos in family history. Further information: 250-542-4902 BUDDHIST EVENT: BLESSINGS OF COMPASSION “The Empowerment of Buddha Tara, March 11 and 12, Village Green Hotel, 4801-27th St. Vernon. Please pre-register online or by phone www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. See our website for more details www.dorjechang.ca DANCE AT THE ENDERBY SENIORS’ COMPLEX March 11 from 2-4 p.m., The Backyard Band plays. All welcome. ST. PATRICK’S LUNCH & BAKE SALE The ladies of Lumby United are hosting their annual event March 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert and a beverage for $5 or less (extra soup costs extra). And either before settling for the noon repast or afterwards do check out the bake table for homemade delicacies. Lumby United Church Hall, just off Vernon St. (Highway 6) on Park Ave. BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT Ladies Conference March 11-12, Glad Tidings Church 2570 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong. Keynote speaker: Tressa Lemky, former Miss Canada contestant. See w2wonline.ca to download brochure/ registration or call Jeannette at Glad Tidings 250-546-3818. THE SA FOUNDATION The sale of women and children is one of the fastest growing businesses of organized crime worldwide. Servants Anonymous presents interactive oneday seminar that takes an in-depth look at root causes, warning signs, realities and recovery issues surrounding sexual exploitation and trafficking. Topics also include ramifications of legalizing or decriminalizing sexual exploitation. The foundation’s long-term model of recovery will be presented with opportunities for volunteering in its Vancouver chapter and in other national and international initiatives. March 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Grace Bible Church. Cost $60. Bring bag lunch. Call Sheila Robinson at 250-260-1710.
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Alexis Pk. Dr. at 32nd Avenue • 250-542-8613
ÂĽ Traditional services with organ & choir ÂĽ Friendly, welcoming congregation This Sunday: 9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service Special Guest Speaker: Rev. Dave Bootsma “Good & Bad Righteousnessâ€?
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3908 - 27th St, Vernon • 250-545-7700 www.faithbaptistvernon.com • Pastor Larry Dyck
Sunday
5661 Silver Star Road, Vernon 250-549-3095
WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM
9:30 am Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) Sunday School for age 3 - gr. 5 Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study and Prayer Time
Pastor Larry is preaching “A Time of Renewal� - Genesis 35: 1-15
First Baptist
9AM - CHILDREN’S PROGRAM FOR NEWBORN - GRADE 6 11AM - SIMPLIFIED CHILDREN’S PROGRAM FOR NEWBORN - AGE 6
Phone 250-542-0128 Sr. Pastor: Rev. Dan Watt
2607-27th Street 542-1276
10:00am Sunday
Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm
LEAD PASTOR: LARRY WOELKE ASSOCIATE PASTOR: GREG SUMNER
1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267
10am Worship Holy Communion & Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Pastor Richard D. Schulz
www.vcfvernon.ca
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Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM FAMILY WORSHIP
1406 32nd Ave.
Worship Service Impact Youth Noon Sundays Son Kids Trekking Adventure www.ďŹ rstbaptistvernon.net
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Community Baptist Church
Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
Join us Sunday 10:00am
4506 - 29th St 545-2927
Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene
Welcome to P.V. Church
6161 P.V. Road We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!
Join our Happy Hour Sunday 10:30AM Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 h • 250-545-7043 c
VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH 2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org
4911 Silver Star Rd. • 542-4028
All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall
Sunday March 6th, 2011 at 6:30 pm Speaker: Fred Cardinal Music: Christina Cardinal
Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
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CHURCH OF GOD
4312 - 25th St, Vernon • 250-542-7894 • Pastor Gary Glanz
SUNDAY SERVICES 9:30am German Service
10:30am Worship Service (Sunday School for the children)
7pm Evening Service Wednesday 7:30pm Bible Study & Prayer
ALL SAINTS Anglican Church WELCOMES YOU! 3205 - 27th St. • 250-542-3179 allsaintsvernon.org
Sunday Services 7:45 a.m. Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 9:15 a.m. The Table* 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist (BAS)*
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH 10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276
Mass: Sunday 10:30am 1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass
*With Sunday School & Nursery
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 3300 Alexis Park Drive • (250) 545-0797
10 am Morning Worship with Sharon Ferguson-Hood
Reflection: Full of Wonder, Full of Awe Ministers: Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood, Leanne Benoit & Rev. Bob Thompson
Visit our websites: www.unitedchurchvernon.com & www.camphurlburt.com
Spending time in Worship and God’s Word Toddler Care available Sunday School for ages 3-11 Pastor: Rick Corak
Eckankar Vernon invites you to an ECK Worship Service to explore the theme:
“Gratitude and Acceptance� Date: March 6, 2011, 11am – Noon Location: Halina Centre Club Room In the Greater Vernon Recreation Centre 3310 - 37th Ave. Info: 250-307-6677 www.eckankar-bc.ca
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Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist 3412 - 15 Avenue (Mission Hill) 250-545-5941
Saturday 6:30pm Sunday 9:30 & 11:11am
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Lumby Lions Club members Mike Takahashi (left), Kim Baird, Leslie Aldridge and Don Clark (centre right) join Log and Timber Works representatives Darrah, seven, and Ellen Doucette, along with Rouck Bros. representative Doug Rouck, at one of the two new bus shelters that have been erected in Lumby. The Lions Club initiative received support and sponsorship from throughout the community.
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Okanagan MLAs satisfied with Clark as premier ALISTAIR WATERS Black Press
They didn’t back the winner — at least not with their first choice ballots — but MLAs Norm Letnick and Steve Thomson say Christy Clark will make a great leader of the Liberal Party and next premier. The Kelowna-Lake
Country and KelownaMission MLAs, who along with 16 other Liberal caucus members supported George Abbott, said they will have no problem working with Clark. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Thomson, currently B.C.’s resource operations and energy minister.
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Clark has long road to unity
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hristy Clark spoke passionately about teamwork, unity and listening in the moments after winning the B.C. Liberal leadership, with 48 per cent of voting members arrayed against her to the end. “Our government will be stronger because of the dialogue we all started with British Columbians, and we are going to build on that, together,” Clark told a packed convention hall. “We are going to shape the future of B.C., together. We are going to forge a bigger, stronger coalition, together.” A few minutes later, in the middle of the crowded room, an argument between two men turned into a shoving match that escalated until two others jumped in and separated them. Outside the convention hall, Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen was clarifying to reporters that he had not said he was quitting the caucus if Clark defeated his choice, George Abbott. Despite his earlier musings about considering his options in a Clark-led caucus, van Dongen was suddenly impressed with the desire of his colleagues to work together and was keen to do the same. Van Dongen wasn’t the only one shocked at seeing Abbott, the Shuswap MLA and champion of rural B.C., finish third. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett had figured the weighted voting system would give Abbott a good shot at bringing his team of mainly Campbell outsiders into the inner circle. Bennett said he felt “pretty good, for a loser,” and showed a brave smile. His choice is not to leave the caucus, but to come back in, if he is invited. The next morning, former Reform and Conservative MP Randy White spoke about the Clark win on CFAX radio in Victoria. He’s working to professionalize a moribund B.C. Conservative Party, and he said he watched a surge of people joining that party as soon as Clark’s narrow victory was known.
would sign up if Clark won the B.C. Liberal leadership. White is convinced that Clark’s victory is a “defining moment” for B.C. politics. No longer will be B.C. Liberals be Tom Fletcher able to tell voters, it’s us or the NDP.
The B.C. Conservatives will announce new supporters shortly, White said, and people will be surprised. They were not counting on Bennett to be one of those, although White said Bennett told him a month ago he
“We’re now acknowledging, and the Liberals are acknowledging that they are a Liberal party,” White said. During the campaign, Clark blundered about on the harmonized sales tax, the timing of the next election and the government’s ability to cap the rapid growth of health-care spending. She’s fond of saying she spent the last four years
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listening to the people as a radio host. Apparently that’s long enough to start believing the bumper-sticker solutions that are so often the fodder of talk radio. There were more hints of this in her victory speech. Clark’s top two priorities are “job creation and fighting poverty.” She’s just won the leadership of a party that has been saying for
15 years that government doesn’t create jobs. And the NDP continues its own earnest but mainly fanciful debate about how poverty can be legislated away by government intervention, while trumpeting distorted statistics about the plight of B.C. children. If Clark wants to reach out to conservative-minded voters, she
might start by acknowledging that the province is currently running an operating deficit of close to $1 billion, with another year in the red still to come. But so far it looks as if she will tack to the left, and risk making the B.C. Conservatives’ day. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL Projects or ventures you personally direct could be exceptionally successful in the year ahead. Of course, you need to allow those with whom youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re involved to use their initiative, but remember to use your goods as well.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) An important matter that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kept private is moving along more smoothly than outward appearances indicate. Everybody will know about it shortly.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Now is the time to follow your inclinations to reorganize both your social and material affairs along more productive lines. Once you put your house in order, impressive results can be made. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Make some plans that will enable you to finalize to your satisfaction several matters that have been causing you considerable frustration. Put an end to them all.
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usually indicating 0-7 points), South rebids two spades, and North raises to three spades (promising some 4-7 points). Since South needs partner to have only the club king for a slam, he control-bids four clubs. North, who has a very slam-suitable hand with an ace and a singleton, shows his ďŹ rstround control. (Since South has the diamond king, he can expect North to have the ace.) South continues with a four-heart control-bid. Then North indicates his secondround club control. This is sufďŹ cient for South, who leaps majestically to seven spades. After West leads the heart queen, South should
see that he has two club losers to ruff in the dummy. It looks easy, but he must be careful to return to his hand safely, once with a trump and once by rufďŹ ng a heart. He must not lead a diamond, which carries an unnecessary risk that one opponent is void of the suit.
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In Memoriam
Lloyd Aeichele May 30, 1929 March 3, 2010
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
In Memory of
Remembering Mom
Eddie Leeper April 9, 1932 March 2, 2005
It feels like only yesterday I kissed you goodbye In reality one whole year has gone by I haven’t the words to express how I feel I miss you dearly, and Love you with all my heart
Loved and missed everyday
All my Love Debbie
Love Your Family
Gone but not forgotten In memory of
Helen Jones who passed away March 5, 2008
Love your family
Together Forever
Dear Mom & Dad in Heaven
Alfred LaGreca March 1, 2009 Izabelle LaGreca March 11, 2008
Obituaries
We little knew that morning God was going to call your name, In Life we loved you dearly In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. ~ Author Unknown ~
From your loving family
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Evelyn May Evans was born on May 10th, 1929 in Gray Creek, B.C. and passed away on February 27th, 2011 in the Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 81 years, with Arlene, Gary and Troy by her side. Evelyn will always be lovingly remembered by her children, Arlene (Gary) Hennessy of Vernon, B.C., Joan (Don) Law of Moose Jaw, Sask. and Gordon (Diane) Evans of Armstrong, B.C.; ¿ve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Haner of Vernon, B.C. and Rosie Dann of Trail, B.C.; and numerous extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Evans; one daughter, Beverly Clark; and one daughter-in-law, Jewel Evans. Cremation preceded a Celebration Of Evelyn’s Life which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Wayne Gondor of¿ciating. A Reception will follow in the Bethel Tea Room. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Evelyn to the SPCA. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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HARDWICK-HARDING, Teresa CHRISTOPHER
In Loving Memory Of
Carol Ann Nina Matie Boulter (nee Garries)(Fletcher)
McQueen
Nina Matie Boulter (nee Garries) Nov. 4, 1959 - March 3, 1992 passed away at Creekside Landing Though in Vernon onsmile February your is gone forever And youryears handofwe cannot 25, 2011, at 99 age. Ninatouch married Alton Still we have so Boulter (1903/1992) inmany 1929memories and they raised thethe oneLangley/Cloverdale we loved so much area. In their familyOf in Your memory is our keepsake 1956 Nina With and Alton built a cabin on Mabel Lake which we’ll never part and enjoyed God many summers with family and has you in histhere keeping friends. They theirin winters in Quartzsite, Wespent have you our hearts. Arizona. Nina is survived by her daughters Beryl Lovingly remembered and missed and Marnie (Alan), and her son Bud (Barbara), By Mom, Dad, Matt, Chris, 13 Grandchildren andSisters manyBetty, greatBarb and&great-great Your Brother Gord, Families grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of The Victorian and Creekside Landing for the wonderful care our mother received over the years. Special thanks to Marion Mitchell and In Memory of Our Catherine Scapillati for their untiring efforts on our mother’sDaughter behalf. A celebration of Nina’s life will be announced later.
Karalyn Bowers March 4, 2005
CHRISTOPHER JAMES CARTER
We thought of you today, but that is nothing new we thought of you yesterday, and will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence, and make no outward show for what it’s meant to lose you, only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day We regret to announce the it’s the heartache of losing you that will never go away. sudden and unexpected passing of Christopher James Carter of Vernon on We love you and miss you Karebear February 24, 2011, at the age of 25 years. Chris was Mom, Dad, Tyler, Chris, Jenny a resident of Vernon since 1995. He will be sadly Uncle Steve & Aunty Jeannie missed and lovingly remembered by his mother, Lynn Carter of Lumby; father Peter (Judy) Carter of Williams Lake; brother Dan and sister Victoria, Obituaries Obituaries both of Williams Lake. He is also survived by paternal grandmother, Pamela Carter of Vancouver, maternal grandparents, John and Betty Gibbons of Summerland, and a number of extended family members. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, March 4, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of HARDWICK-HARDING, Teresa Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, with Mr. Brianpassed Jackson away February 25, 2011 in BC. officiating. A reception will followKelowna, in the Pleasant Predeceased her husband Valley Tea Room.byArrangements areLeonard. in the careNo of Service by request. Condolences may be Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be at www.vernonfuneralhome.com sent tooffered the family by visiting www.mem.
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com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.
JAMES CARTER HARDWICK-HARDING, Teresa passed away February 25, 2011 in Kelowna, BC. Predeceased by her husband Leonard. No We Condolences regret to announce Service by request. may the be sudden and unexpected sent to the family by visiting www.mem. passing of Christopher James Carter of Vernon on com. Arrangements care ofyears. First Memorial February 24, 2011, at thein age of 25 Chris was Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299. a resident of Vernon since 1995. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother, Lynn Carter of Lumby; father Peter (Judy) Carter Memoriam In Memoriam of In Williams Lake; brother Dan and sister Victoria, both of Williams Lake. He is also survived by paternal grandmother, Pamela Carter of Vancouver, maternal grandparents,InJohn and Betty Of Gibbons Loving Memory of Summerland, and a number of extended family members. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, March 4, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. A reception will follow in the Pleasant Nov. 4, 1959 - are March 1992 Valley Tea Room. Arrangements in 3,the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences Thoughatyour smile is gone forever may be offered www.vernonfuneralhome.com
Carol Ann (Fletcher) McQueen
And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Lovingly remembered and missed
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Nina Matie Boulter (nee Garries) passed away at Creekside Our LandingIninMemory Vernon onofFebruary 25, 2011, atDaughter 99 years of age. Nina married Alton Boulter (1903/1992) in 1929 and they raised their family in the Langley/Cloverdale area. In 1956 NinaMarch and Alton built a cabin on Mabel Lake 4, 2005 and enjoyed many summers there with family and friends. They spent their winters in Quartzsite, Arizona. WeNina is survived thought of you today,bybuther thatdaughters is nothing newBeryl and Marnie (Alan), her and sonwill Bud (Barbara), we thought of youand yesterday, tomorrow too. 13 Grandchildren many andoutward great-great We think of you and in silence, andgreat make no show grandchildren. The family likewho tolove thank the for what it’s meant to lose you, would only those you know. staff of The Victorian Creekside Landing Remembering youand is easy, we do it every day for the wonderful care our you mother over it’s the heartache of losing that will received never go away. the years. Special thanks to Marion Mitchell and Catherine Scapillati forandtheir untiring We love you miss you Karebearefforts on our mother’s behalf. A Tyler, celebration of Nina’s life Mom, Dad, Chris, Jenny will be announced later. Uncle Steve & Aunty Jeannie
Karalyn Bowers
Kidney disease strikes families, not only individuals.
WORONCHAK (nee Farynuk), Anne It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Woronchak (nee Farynuk) on February 27, 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.
BOULTER, Nina Matie It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Nina Matie Boulter on February 25, 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.
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TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a FOREST TECHNICIAN to join our team in LUMBY, B.C. Tolko is a forest products company with markeƟng, resource management and manufacturing operaƟons throughout Western Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer oīering full pension and beneĮt programs.
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is offering a meeting room for non-profit organizations. Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.
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The BEST and the BRIGHTEST Growth oriented Okanagan Valley dealership requires career-minded individuals to join our team.
AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSONS
Full-time You distinguish yourself from the rest with exceptional customer-service skills, meeting the needs of our customers in a professional manner. You are effective at building and maintaining your list of satisfied clients.
PART-TIME BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER
You are super-organized and able to multi-task efficiently, often processing several contracts at one time. You also have excellent people skills. Expertise in the automotive industry is an asset but not a prerequisite for the right candidate. We offer a competitive wage and benefits plan to the successful candidates, along with an inspired and friendly work environment. We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to salesandleasingjobs@gmail.com
3003A - 30th Ave, Vernon
Requires an experienced OPTICIAN, Full Time starting June 15th. Drop off resumes in person to Ruby, #4-3380 Smith Dr.
x x x x x
Help Wanted
Certified Air Brake
Mountain & City Training Heavy Equipment Operator Training
Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
FOREST TECHNICIAN Lumby, BC
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must be a strong team player with above average organizaƟon, communicaƟon, and computer skills. A demonstrated ability to meet regularly set performance measures and the potenƟal for future mobility within the Company will be considered a deĮnite asset. Applicants must be registered or eligible for registraƟon with the AssociaƟon of BC Forest Professionals as a Registered Professional Forester. TO APPLY: All applicaƟons will be handled in conĮdence and should be submiƩed by March 11, 2011 to: Tracey Harrison Phone: (250) 547-1223 Email: Tracey.Harrison@tolko.com
7-Eleven Canada, Inc.
STORE MANAGER TRAINEE (SMT) Okanagan/Interior, BC We are hiring for ambitious and experienced Store Manager Trainees to grow their Management career with the world’s largest convenience retailer! As an SMT, you’ll essentially run a small business with an international company behind you! You’ll oversee store operations, supervise employees, manage inventory and promote 7-11 to your customers and community. You’ll maximize sales and proÀts by using sound business practices to implement the 7-11 strategy…all the while setting a high standard for customer service and satisfaction by making your store a model of our company’s Five Fundamentals – Quality, Assortment, Service, Value and Cleanliness. You MUST possess exceptional leadership, communication and customer service skills, 3-5 years retail/food service background, a Bachelor’s Degree in related Àeld preferred or equivalent experience will be considered. A willingness to work “on call” and desire to be part of a performance-driven team is also essential to your success. This is an opportunity to be a part of the world’s most recognized brands! We will provide you with incredible beneÀts, great training; the foundation for exceptional performance and a working environment that encourages and rewards excellence! We thank you for your interest however only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview. Please apply online to: www.7-eleven.com/careers or email your resume with your salary expectations to 711recruiting@gmail.com
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Employment
Employment
Employment
Help Wanted
Help Wanted 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
We look forward to seeing you.
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.
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 Experienced F/T Breakfast Cook required. Please apply between 1-2pm to Diner on Six 2511 Highway 6. FT Qualified ECE/IT wanted in Salmon Arm. Contact: LeighAnne 250-832-5553 or leighanne@ladybuglanding.ca Full-time Logging Danglehead Processor Operator needed immediately for the Vernon area. 1-2 yrs experience a must. Fax resume 250-5423587 or email: spence06@telus.net. Hair Stylist Wanted - Busy location. Wages- Commission/ hourly rate. 250-550-7181 LOCAL salon is looking for a chair rental. 250-260-3565 (evens) 250-549-1515 (day)
www.predatorridge.com
Trades, Technical
Trades, Technical
Help Wanted
Fast growing, family owned business is looking for F/T
DELI CLERKS
Must be hard working, flexible & a team player. Extended medical & dental plan. Apply in person to 2103-48th Avenue, Vernon
is seeking candidates for a
French position;
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
with the possibility of teaching in other subject areas. Interested individuals please send a resume and statement of faith to: Dan Demeter, Principal King’s Christian School 350 - B 30th Street NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2 Phone: 250-832-5200 Fax: 250-832-5201 or Email: info@kingschristianschool.com
The Kamloops Pulp Mill is seeking
Journeyperson Millwrights, Pipefitters, Electricians, Welders and Carpenters (qualified to erect Scaffolding) Position available 25 - 30 hours per week for mature, highly energetic, fun loving, wellness health ofÀce assistant with seven arms / Àve legs / three heads and able to do 100 things at once. Must like working with and helping people of all ages. Computer skills, Àling, Áexible with hours, answering phones, some book keeping, team orientated, and working under pressure are essential. Please drop off resumes in person (no phone calls please) at Valley Chiropractic 3502 31st Street, Vernon Deadline is Wednesday, March 9th at 4 pm.
has the following position available:
• Sales person We are a fast paced Yamaha, Honda, KTM and Arctic Cat dealership located in the beautiful Okanagan. This position requires a positive attitude, great people skills, strong communication, organizational & computer skills. Must have Class 6 and BCMDC License. This job goes beyond the typical 9 to 5, it will include the occasional after hours demo, customer rides, events, displays, sales…Consideration will be given to applicant with similar experience in the auto industry. We offer above average remuneration, formal supplemental training, plus staff discounts in a fun environment. If this sounds like something for you, please submit your resume with a hand written cover letter to: • Website: www.vernonmotorsports.com • Email: brent@vernonmotorsports.com • Mail: 6381 Hwy 97 N, Vernon BC, V1B 3R4 • Phone: 250-545-5381 • Fax: 250-542-8500
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN LIFEGUARDS The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking lifeguards to ¿ll positions at Lakeview Park Wading Pool and Lavington Wading Pool for July and August, 2011. Applicants must be 16 years of age and hold a current N.L.S. Certi¿cate. Shifts are approximately 12 - 24+ hours per week. A detailed list of duties / responsibilities, along with further information regarding the Regional District of North Okanagan may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca. These positions offer a starting wage of $12.50 per hour + statutory vacation pay. Applications, quoting Competition No. 11 - 03 will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Friday April 1, 2011 Human Resources Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, B.C. 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.
to assist with their annual maintenance shutdown. The shutdown is scheduled for April 24/11 – May 7/11. There may be up to 10 additional days of work on either side of the shutdown dates. You must possess a Trades Qualification (TQ) Journeyman Ticket within your trade as well as several years of experience (Industrial experience would be a definite asset). Please include a copy of your TQ Journeyman ticket with your application. Please submit your applications to: Human Resources 2005 Mission Flats Road Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1A9 Or via email to: kamloopshr@domtar.com Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2011. Thank you for applying at Domtar. Please note only selected candidates for an interview will be contacted. Domtar is an equal opportunity employer.
Garage/Man Door Technicians needed-Looking for individuals with experience capable to deal with customers, orders, installs, repairs and service work. Live at home and work up north with many benefits. Our company will provide full time work, out of town, overtime, flights, accommodations and vehicles for work in Fort McMurray area. Send your driver’s abstract, resume & references. to : blackmacsoo@live.com and or call (780)-715-7616. $7-$8,500/monthstartingd.o.e Kelowna Pacific Railway has immediate openings for 2 full time journeyman HD mechanics. Preference will be given to applicants with diesel electric and hydraulic experience. These positions will work out of our Vernon facilities and may require some travel. Resumes including compensation expectations may be Emailed to: info@khawk.ca or dropped off at our Vernon main office. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
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Help Wanted K-Rod Steel requires rebar placers for the Kelowna area. Experienced only need apply. Email resume: tracey.mcbryan@krodsteel.ca fax 250-549-1662 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 G e r r y @ L a a ra k ke r l aw. c o m . No phone calls or personal visits. Only those meeting our qualifications will be contacted for an interview. 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 NEW Retail Store looking for someone to work Monday to Friday. A Sports Background is a huge plus. Please email a resume and a covering letter to rivafamily@gmail.com. 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. 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
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services CRYSTAL GARDEN Restaurant - Enderby hiring 1 Cantonese Cook, Cook Cert., min. 3 years exp. $17/hr. 40/hr. wk. Email CV to info@etlo.ca
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.
Trades, Technical CERTIFIED HEAD MARINE MECHANIC. Shuswap Lake. Great work environment! Start $25/hr+ Accommodation avail. Please contact 250.675.2250 gareth@shuswapmarina.com
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ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR/ PROJECT MANAGER wanted to join our growing team with a local Vancouver Island progressive company. We are in the BC Industrial Power sector and are seeking the following: - Appropriate trade education in electrical engineering and/or construction - Min of 5 yrs exp electrical industrial power construction environment. Min 5 yrs proven first principles estimating exp. - High level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project and MS Word. Please submit your resume and refs:
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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.
JOURNEYMAN MAZAK CNC MACHINIST Live, Work and Play in the Sunny Shuswap. Mazak exp. is an asset ( Mills and Lathes).
Competitive Wages & Full Benefits Package. Fax: (1) 250-832-8950 Apply on-line at: www.accessprecision.com
Work Wanted GERMAN TRAINED FARRIER available for work. For more information visit: www.farrier-hennig.com
Services
Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member 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 REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
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Photography / Video Don Weixl Photography Business Photography and Portraits, Weddings, Special Events. 29 years experience Reasonable rates with fast and friendly service. www.donweixl.com 250-545-1058
Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping Will organize your paperwork & prepare financial statements. A/R, A/P, HST, payroll. Shoeboxes welcome. Diane 250-542-1306.
Cleaning Services
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
Fencing
Feed & Hay
Post Pounding & Excavating. Great rates. No transport fee. 250.308.5403.
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 RUBBISH Busters. 20’ deck w/sides, anything/everything. Great rates - excellent service. Call Steve 250-549-6822
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Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS GRANITE BLOWOUT SALE GRANITE SUPER SALE! GRANITE KITCHENS Starting at $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLS Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 MIKE’S ELITE CountertopsAll Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Quartz and Laminate Surfaces. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We also supply and/or install any Tile application. We offer a special every month, call Mike to find out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543. 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
Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 Grass hay, $7.00 bale. Oat hay $5.00 bale, lrge bales, no rain, barn stored, ex horse feed, located in Armstrong. 250-546-6422. 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. Organic hay (Alfalfa & Brome) extremely high quality. $8.00 bale. 250-503-7889. Small square bales, grass hay $4/bale. Alfalfa hay small square bales $6/bale. 250546-0537, 250-308-1037
Pets Animal Care Society
ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats
PEGGY’S HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING. $20/hr, Ref avail, 250-541-0911 250-938-6338
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Pets & Livestock
Jazz is a sweet ten year old looking for her retirement home. 2505457535
Feed & Hay 2nd cut grass hay, small square bales, $7/bale. 250838-6725 800lb round bales, alfalfa grass, 1st crop, $50/bale. 3rd cut haylage, Grinrod. 250-3091420. (80) very good alfalfa Timothy square bales, $5.00/bale. 250547-6546. 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
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Beautiful Maremma/ Kangal guardian puppies,to keep predators away,for a c r e a g e / fa r m , d ewo r m e d , 1 . vaccination,$350, phone 250 547 6253 BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 7th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 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 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Farm Services BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME
Fencing EARLY BIRD SALE! (54) 6x8 Fence Panels, reg. $70 SALE $60. Lots of fence boards on sale. 250-546-6038.
Call Pat 549.6745
BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS
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Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage 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
Appliances #1 Choice, washer & dryer $250, fridge’s $150, ranges $100, great selection, Stuart 250-549-6545 #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.
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 CASH - I buy Pellet guns, working or not. Enderby. curleybox728@hotmail.com or 250-804-8698
Firewood/Fuel Apple wood full length dump truck, approx. 1.75 cord $250, cut up $350. 250-546-3505 Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16” length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461 Firewood, quality mixed, full chord. $120. + delivery. 250547-1490 Kris. Pine 1 cord round $120, split $150, Fir $150/$180. Birch $170/$200. Delivered. 250547-9733 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
Furniture
Heavy Duty Machinery FREE Removal of unwanted equipment etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 Winter special 10% off on rebuilt eng., gas & diesel. Agri.,Indust.,auto, 25 years exp.,all work guaranteed. 250832-1903.
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB COVERS - Custom fit to any tub - We measure your tub & deliver at no charge - We have cover lifters
PENGUIN MFG 306-5706
WANTED
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. We also buy, sell & pick up.
Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259 7’ wood artist easel, new, $120. 250-309-8839 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 Brand new snowblower (bought Nov), warranty good through Oct 2012. Paid $700, asking $499. (250)545-0552 Free scrap metal dump site. If it’s metal, we take it! 250-3096107, 250-546-9536 Free Scrap removal. All metals & cars. No microwaves or t.v.s. Minimum p/u load. 250-309-6107, 250-546-9536 Grad dress, strapless, very comfortable, worn once, mint cond. Dry cleaned. $400 obo. (250)307-9029 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com Massive Closing Sale All items must go! 22 truck loads of new product. Featuring a huge assortment of rare & exceptional estate outdoor decor items ranging from iron garden gates to palm trees & waterworks. Visit our website: www.newcountrydecor.com
FREE Long hide-a-bed, offwhite, (250)545-5993 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
Okanagan Blue Print. Plan NOW for SPRING building. 250-558-8791
Livestock
Livestock
NEED BUILDING PLANS New home or renovations. Call
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
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Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
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Misc. for Sale
Houses For Sale
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Horizon
New Graco Nautilus multistage carseat. Pd $240 asking $115. Rosignol dwnhill boots, size 24.5, $80. 250-260-8997 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. Try Vernon Golf and Country Club this summer and only pay the dues. Regular $1904. Restricted $1713.60. Call Kris @ 250-307-4166 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
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Brand new 2200 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.
250-558-4795
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Misc. Wanted Cash paid for Silver coins. Paying 10 times face value. 250-545-7140.sumas@shaw.ca Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted: used treadmill in good cond. 250-545-5078, 250-938-9749 White fridge & free standing gas f/p in good cond. 250-3088138
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
Garage Sales
Garage Sales FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003 Garage Sale, Saturday, 8-12. 3455 Warner Ave, Armstrong.
MOVING TO ALBERTA SALE 156 Mt. Fosthall Dr. Fri. 4 & Sat. 5 10am-3pm Household items, chaise new, retro grey couch chairs, TV stand, bdrm furniture, garage items, tools, Mac tool box, large welder, portable shed. 250-558-0944
Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon 250-549-7258 ******* 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 Vernonwww.okhomeseller.com #26513l
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
Shop from home! 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
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.
For Sale By Owner REDUCED! 4 bd, 3bth, w/view East Hill, 4400 Wellington Call Susan 250-550-4548
1903 - 31A Street
■ 1 or 2 Bedroom ■ Adult 40+ ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
Apt/Condo for Rent
Duplex / 4 Plex
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES
RENT INCENTIVE AVAILABLE Arlington/ Embers/ Century, 1 & 2 bdrm, NP, NS, close to bus/ shopping/Schubert centre clean/ well maintained, 55+ 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-545-1412 SPACIOUS DELUXE 2BDRM, must be seen! $950/mo. 250542-5659. Updated central 2bdrm condo, in-suite w/d, top floor, view, $875/mo. RR. 604-999-8105 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 Walk to the beach, newly reno’d, 2bdrm above chiro office. $850 inclusive. (250)550-0238
Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 bedroom Apartment 660 sq. ft. Walk to downtown $ 700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701
To view call
ALEXIS PARK MANOR
250-545-1519
Westmount Apts
• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
2 Bdrm Apartment Secure Senior Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.
250-549-2770
MOVE IN INCENTIVES
250-545-7251 250-503-7315
MORRIS MANOR
2 BEDROOM
2 bedroom corner suite, 1 large bachelor suite and 1 bedroom available.
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3608 - 25 Avenue, Vernon $845/month + utilities W/D, Fridge & Stove Included No Pets • No Smoking Available February 1st Separate Entrance • Private Yard
Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre.
250-503-7315
250-542-8989 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.
Houses For Sale
COLDSTREAM 3A - 15401 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $89,700
27, 3805 Patten Dr. - Country Lane Thurs-Sun, 1:00-3:00 starting at $399,000
3912 - 28 Street Sunday, 1:00-2:30 $249,900
11810 Marwood Place Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $469,000
COLDSTREAM 8701 Kalview Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $429,000
3207 - 25 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $299,900
Office for rent, busy location, $400/mo. +HST, 500sq.ft incl/util. 5005 24 St. 2nd floor, Call Susan (250)542-5728 SUB DIVIDABLE commercial space for lease. 250558-1166.
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
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 2bdrm reno’d, f/s, laundry h/u, Mar. 15, $800 + util. 6151 Old Kamloops Rd. 250-542-7179 IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, n/p, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044
Homes for Rent
2 BDRM, 4-plex, laundry hook-ups, D/W. $800 + utilities. N/S. Small dog ok. Available immed. 250-5457644 or 250-550-5832.
2bdrm East Hill Character Hm. 4-appl., fenced yard, pets ok, $1150 +util. 250-542-2995 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.
Open Houses
Open Houses
Duplex / 4 Plex
Houses For Sale
Sunday, March 6 • 1-2:30 3912 28th Street
(Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale)
CITY 2205 - 43 Avenue Sunday, 12:00-1:30 $296,000
BELLA VISTA 6641 Jade Road Sunday, 1:00-2:00
250-550-0234
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. 3BDRM s/s fourplex unit, 1.5bath, full bsmt, close to town, f/s, w/d hookup, $900. Avail Now (250)260-8454 4bdrm, Harwood area, $1150/mo. +util & DD. Call 250-542-9591 Cozy 2bdrm $950/mo incl/util. quiet area, hospital, College area. 250-308-2264 Large 3bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $925/mo includes most util. 250-542-1210. Mission Hill 2bdrm lower $800 Avail Apr.1 or now UTIL/INCL, N/S, N/P, W/D. 250-306-6996
Mobile Homes & Pads
Commercial/ Industrial
Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025
Open Houses
EAST HILL 3106 - 28 Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $289,000
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.
2bdrm, Silver Star chalet, fully furnished & equipped, updated, April 1st-Oct 31. $990 incl all util. ianaheath@yahoo.ca
sales associates average more experience and more sales per agent than their Competitors. There is no substitute for experience.
Luxury Living
ARMSTRONG 3780 Schubert Road - Willowbrook Sat & Sun, 1:00-3:30 starting at $299,000
#401 - 2100 - 43 Avenue Sunday, 1:45-3:00 $268,000
ONE MONTH FREE RENT
Apartment Furnished
½ DUPLEX FOR RENT Great area, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, $915 plus 2/3 utility, N/S, N/P, references
WANT TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR PROPERTY?
REALESTATEReview
2525 Jarvis Street - The Aspens Sat & Sun, 1:00-3:00 $389,900
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. LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Newly reno’d 1bdrm apt. private back yard on the creek, complex laundry & seasonal pool, ns, np, avail. April 1, $650/mo. Ph: 8am-6pm 250542-0074 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate, Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. 250-308-9299
For more information call
250-503-1257
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
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.
Heat included.
Discover the Secret!
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:
1000 / month
Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P.
Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
Hawthorn Lane
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F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included.
Large One Bedroom Apartment
Maple Ridge Gardens
Open Houses
Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2 bdrm avail,East Hill/ Lakeview Manor, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. Avail immed. 250260-5870 1bdrm apt. adult building, ns, np, large, clean, quiet, incl. air, cable, extra storage, secure scooter & bike storage, RR. 250-545-8985 1bdrm large close to Rec Centre, $550-$700, no dogs. (250)545-8443, 250-307-4948. 1bdrm quiet convenient location, level private entry near Schubert Center & bus rte. Incl hot water, cable TV, prkg, F/S, N/S, 50+, $620. 250-309-3763 1bdrm spacious condo, recently reno’d, close to bus stop, laundry onsite, Avail April 1st., $700/mo + 1/2 DD, n/p, 250-558-4533 Susan. 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 2bdrm, 1 bath, patio, all appliances, heat, a/c,w/d, n/p, n/s.,45+ underground parking, $800. Avail April 1. 250-5580588. 2bdrm,1 bath, reno’d, on site laundry, n/s, n/p. $750 per month. + util. 250-308-5006.
Available April 1 st
A New Tradition of Quality Living
1&2bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat incl. $650-$750. 250-307-4300 after 4pm.
Apt/Condo for Rent
Columbia Apartments
freshly painted, lam. floors, sliding glass door, fridge, stove, hot water incl. N/P. Excellent management.
610. 250-542-7723
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250-558-9696
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OPENHOUSES WEEK-END DRIVE OPEN
EAST HILL 2000 - 18 Street Sunday, 12:00-1:30 1902 - 21 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $333,900 1108 - 33 Avenue Sunday, 12:30-2:00 $399,900
ENDERBY 127 West Enderby Road Sunday, 1:00-4:00 $389,000
6502 Blackcomb Way Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $674,000 FOOTHILLS #12 - 1404 Copper Mtn. Court Daily 1:00-4:00 $404,900 HARWOOD #31, 4740 - 20 Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $219,900 #28 - 4740 - 20 Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $209,900
MIDDLETON 1078 Mt. Fosthall Sunday, 12:30-2:00 $479,000
OKANAGAN LANDING 1000 Snowberry Road - The Breeze Sat. - Thurs., 11:00-4:00, Closed Friday from $367,838
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8065 Beachcomber Bay Road Sunday, 1:30-3:30 $665,000 #47, 2727 Lakeshore Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $189,000
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Rentals Homes for Rent NORTH BX AREA ON 15 ACRES • new 2 bedroom house with additional huge loft space • total 1,800 sq. ft. in a very private setting • wrap-around deck with beautiful view • fully equipped kitchen, w/d • radiant floor heat plus wood fireplace • avail. May 1st, $1,450.00/mo.
LOWER LEVEL SAME BUILDING • new daylight 1 bedroom apartment 1000 sq. ft. • outside seating area with beautiful view • fully equipped kitchen, w/d • radiant floor heat plus wood fireplace • available May 1st, $850.00 per month utilities included
250-542-8004 250-309-4912
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 $1,700/mo
Call 250-558-1896
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon 3 BDRM CONDO / APT. Laminate floors throughout, FS, DW, ground floor, quiet, good location. Available Immed. $900 $850 $795/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new carpets & paint. Available Immed. $775 $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
SEASONAL BROOKS LANE Close in 3 bdrm home on OK Lake. CP, F.S., W.D., DW, gas FP, great location on water front. Available Immed until June 30. $1500 $1200/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
250-542-5580 2bdrm 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 house to rent to mature, responsible persons. Close to downtown & mall. Avail April 1. $1050 + utils. To view call 250-558-2949 3 BDRM MAIN, 1 bath, hardwood area. $1050+util. Call Kerri 250-549-1895. 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, Silver Star chalet, superb fully furnished & equipped, April 1-Oct 31. $1690 includes all utilities. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 5BDRM, 1.5bath, 5-appls, Avail. Apr. 1, Large Yard, $1200/mo. +util. 604-741-4196 Coldstream house, 4bdrm, 2bath, ns, np, near schools, $1400 incl water & sewer. 250-542-8302
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Homes for Rent
Shared Accommodation
Suites, Lower
Suites, Lower
Want to Rent
Cars - Domestic
2bdrm, East Hill area, f/s, w/d, ns, np, DD & ref’s req. avail. Feb 1. $800/mo. 250-3069909, 250-306-0815
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
2+ or 3bdrm house/townhouse in Vernon, mature couple, N/S, N/P, long term. Excellent References, 250-542-2785
1996 Olds Cutlass $500. Needs starter, has good winter tires/extra rims. 250-549-5154
Transportation
Cars - Sports & Imports
Auto Accessories/Parts
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 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 176,000k, pwr windows, a/c V6, cruise control Well maintained! 4 win/4 sum tires. 12 disc CD plyr 5 yrs service records 250-558-1967 $3200 2004 Toyota Matrix XR, 4wd loaded, priced below Black Book. Asking $6200. 250-5427381 2005 Chev Cavalier 2dr, 4cyl, auto, 109k, a/c, very good cond. $3500. 250-308-2225 2006 VW Jetta, 2.0T, 55KM, heated leather seats, sunroof, 6spd MT, exc cond., warranty. $17,500 obo. 250-260-6588
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 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 FURNISHED SHORT term rental in the BX, 2 bdrm. N/S. $1100 inclds utils. 250-5032432. 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 Newly reno’d 3bdrm modular in South BX, NS, small pets ok, avail April 1, $1100/mo. 250-549-9153. 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 TOTALLY renovated 3 bed home, 5 appl, huge mstr, fenced yard, large deck, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Apr 1, $1300/mo + util. 250-2750665
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 PRIVATE ROOM in large home Overlooking Swan Lake/BX. Includes everything. $500.00. 778-475-5911 778930-0181 kisersuzy@aol.com REDUCED rent for s/f to share home w/mature disabled male in Summerland. 250-404-0187 Shared 3bdrm, great location, resp. M/F, n/p, inclusive $400. avail. immed. 3-4m 250-5036700 eves.
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease.
Suites, Lower
1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450 incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644
1bdrm $650 util/incl. Also, room for rent w/shared kitchen 250-547-0018, 250-938-2851 1bdrm, 6-appl. heated floors, a/c, cable, internet, util/incl. avail. April 1. N/p, N/s. $800/mo. 250-540-6924 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1bdrm bsmnt in East Hill, clean, $685 incl utils. Avail now. 250-938-4840 1bdrm, cozy suite, close to beach & college. Lakeview, $700/mo. incl util & cable n/p. 250-545-8352, 250-309-4657 1 BDRM + DEN, 1 BATH 1200 sqft walk out bsmnt suite with priv. ent. Newly reno’d, bright, clean. Avail. now. $825/ month. Jen at 250-309-4819. 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $825 util. cable & internet incl. avail. 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, March 1st, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $725. 250-558-4670 1bdrm,Middleton Mt. sep ent., laundry, 5 appl., n/s, n/p, R/R. $850 incl util.,250-549-0264. 1bed $650, 2bdrm $800, incl. heat, hot water, NO DOGS. (250)542-3241, 250-542-9042 1 bedroom basement suite, avail now, downtown Vernon. $600. 250-308-7500. 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 Bright, New, Lwr East Hill. N/s N/p, cable, shared W/D, $950. 250-308-1383 2bdrm & den, Enderby, priv. $1100 incl utils with w/d. DD/refs req. 250-838-9788
Townhouses
Townhouses
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
Rooms for Rent Furnished, ns, np, student or profess. only, util/incl. $395, $100 deposit. 250-260-2807
Seasonal Acommodation 2-bdrm reno’d Duplex, Silver Star, avail Apr. 1. Please inquire for details.(250)558-3786
Senior Assisted Living
A beautiful one bedroom suite is now available at The Victorian Retirement Residence. All meals, utilities, housekeeping and heavy laundry included in rent. (3306 22nd Street) Call Tracy at 250-545-0470 to view. www.victorianvernon.com
Shared Accommodation
NOW AVAILABLE BRIGHT & CLEAN Walking distance to town.
2310 - 34 Street
3 bedroom, full basement, 1.5 bath, walk-in closet. $1000/month.
Free $300 Food Voucher
250-549-4467
Rentals
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 East Hill daylight level entry, ns, np, w/d, f/s, 1 car garage, avail. April 1. $850 incl/util. 250-542-8831 2bdrm, Middleton or Easthill, N/S, avail. immed. $700/$770. 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 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 newly reno’d, $625 incl. util. + shared laundry. quiet single, N/P N/S, (250)546-9919
suite basic Suits Ref’s.
Available now bright 2br suite, 6-appl., prkg, NP, NS, $1100 incl/util. except cable & phone & S. Dep. 250-542-9107 Brand new 1bdrm ground level Foothills, ns, np, f/s, w/d, ref’s $900 util/incl. avail. April 1. 250-549-2626, 250-542-5533 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 1bdrm + den, Armstrong great neighbourhood, sep/entry, incl. laundry & util. avail. Apr. 1. $750. 250-938-4840 BRIGHT, 635 sq ft 1 bdrm bsmt. New appliances, fridge, oven/stove, microwave, and in-suite washer/dryer. $800.00 (utilities, full cable, wireless internet and laundry).Ref req. N/S. April 1. 250-540-5605 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 COLDSTREAM One Bdrm, Safe, new appl, washer/dryer. Steam/sauna. Utilities inc. No Pets NS $800/month DD /Ref 250 542 2144 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 1bdrm, mature adult, entry, view, parking, n/s, n/p, DD, $850 250-558-0374
upscale private extras. incl/util
Furnished or unfurnished, 1bdrm $770/mo. incl. util., garage, garden, f/s, w/d, f/p, 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. JETTED SPA designer tub, You pick up. $500 obo. 778478-1431 or 306-581-2898. Lower Easthill 2bdrm, 1bath, clean, NP NS, $700. Avail immed. (250)503-7523 MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL 1200sqft, 1bdrm suite +den, stunning OK lakeview, fully furnished, priv.entry/laundry, util/incl. security system, $1200/mo. NS. 250-545-3465
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 awesome East Hill loc, walk to dwntwn, covered deck, laundry, new gas stove, $925 incl/util. April 1. (250)938-4840 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, 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 250-938-4840 2bdrm suite in Lavington, beautiful country setting, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $750/mo. +util. avail. immed. View at: http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com Call (250)938-4529 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 Cute little loft suite, avail. immed. suitable single person, private outdoor space, $650 incl/util & cable. 250-307-0711 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. NEAR COURTHOUSE main level, 1bdrm with hardwood flrs. N/S, N/P, $725 incl utils. 250-542-0153
Rentals
Transportation
Rentals
4 studded Tempra winter tires. 205/55R/16 New $150, 5000k asking $80/ea. 250-546-0199 4 tires 195/65/15, 60% left, $40 each. 250-838-6663 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. Wanted: Black canopy for 2000 GMC short box, reg. cab, prefer used. 250-309-2850 WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
Auto Financing
Recreational/Sale 1989 28’ 5th wheel Travelarie, a great buy, must see! $4900 (250)838-6663
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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Small ads, BIG deals! Townhouses 2bdrm 1.5 bath, brand new kitchen, swimming pool, close to schools & shopping. N/S, N/P, $950/mo. (250)549-1198 3BDRM, 1.5 bath in quiet complex, laminate floors, own laundry, semi-private yard, no smoking. Avail. now, $1000 +DD. 250-260-0442. 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
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Cars - Domestic 1991 Jeep Wagon 4dr 4x4, 4.0 auto. Some new parts. Good run $2,000 TTY 250-546-2954 1993 Ford Explorer - New tires, new battery, new brakes, good running condition. $1500 OBO. Please call (250)3088392.
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Trucks & Vans 1992 Ford XLT regular cab, diesel, 4x4, $2500. 250-3095713 1995 GMC 1500 pickup, 2wd regular cab longbox, 5.0 litre, automatic, 180,000 kms. Excellent condition. $3200 obo. 250-307-5303. 1995 MAZDA B2300 P/U, 4 cyl., 5 spd, runs & looks like brand new. Custom wheels & tires, excellent on gas, very clean. $2500 obo. 250-5584180. 1998 Ford F150 4x4, standard, great work truck $3000 obo. (250)558-3412 2000 GMC Sierra SLE Extended cab 4x4, well maintained good running truck, $4500 obo.250-762-4163 2003 Dodge Dakota, 134km, red, 2dr short box, ext. cab, w/full bench seat, for more info call Rudy 250-549-2185 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 V8 auto, 119k, loaded, exc. cond in/out, $14,500. 250-503-0320 2006 Tacoma 4dr, ext cab, auto, loaded, 96,000km. $16,975 Gov’t inspected rebuilt vehicles. Lego Auto Sales Vernon. 250-260-4415. DL# 9462
Utility Trailers Pace 6x12 enclosed, Special $2995. Utility Trailer w/ramp, 5x8. $795. 250-545-2000
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Notice is hereby given that Darrell Squair and Art Chambers are officially requesting input into the Draft Woodlot License Plan for Woodlot 1454, situated near Ireland Creek, south of Mabel Lake. The plan covers the entire Woodlot License operating area. Please note that this referral process does not include the review of specific road and boundary locations. A 30-day opportunity for review and comment of the draft plan will be provided from March 4, 2011 to April 4, 2011. For more information, please contact Steve Geisbrecht, RPF. (250)804-0332, and direct all written comments to: Woodlot 1454 WLP, c/o Landmark Forest Management, P.O. Box 87, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS 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. 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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2009 VW JETTA TDI
2011 CIVIC DX-G
Highline®, auto, leather, loaded, over 60 mpg
Sedan, manual, air, cruise, alloys, and power group
$ STK #B1250
130
* BI WEEKLY
*BASED ON REBATE (1350) TO DEALER ON A 84 MONTH TERM AT 2.9% O.A.C. INCLUDES TAXES AND FEES.
DIESEL DON DEROWIN
4219A
Certified pre-owned, auto, 2.5 L, only 52,000 kms
Air, PW, PL, PM, power doors, roof, alloys, 89,946 kms. P1961
$
24,900
2007 HONDA PILOT LX
27,995
2009 VW BEETLE CABRIO
Sales Manager
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L
STK #B0811
$
$
24,995
2008 FORD FOCUS SE
5 spd, affordable & sporty
COLLEEN MAXNUK
4138A
$
13,995
2007 HONDA CIVIC $ STK #B0751
5 spd, a/c, pw, pl, cruise, alloys, only 24,000 kms
24,900
2008 HONDA CIVIC DX-G CPE
5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, CD, alloys, 12,161 kms
$
$ STK #X4101
HEATHER LADUKE
P1887A
4171A
2007 HONDA ACCORD NAVI
$
$ STK #X4821
18,900
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4142C
STK #X5021
16,900
$
21,995
2006 VW JETTA TDI
Highline®, manual, leather, loaded, 101,000 kms, power memory, heated mirrors
Auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, trac, roof, alloys, 43,265 kms
$
14,995
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GENE KUSHNIRUK
2007 JEEP COMPASS SPORT
17,900
$
2006 NISSAN FRONTIER LE
18,500
$
13,995
Auto, great fuel economy, super clean!
14,900
Air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, roof, bluetooth, alloys, 84,227 kms
$
2006 TOYOTA PRIUS
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14,500
DIESEL
SCOTT MORRICE
4201A
$
19,995
2005 AUDI A4 QUATTRO
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AWD, 6 spd manual, super sporty, loaded!
2006 HONDA CIVIC LX SDN
5 spd., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, alloys, local, 74,150 kms
$
$ STK #X1912
P1955
19,995
Luxury, auto, a/c, pw, alloys, great family vehicle
BRAD IRVINE
STK#U5032
Quads, rear A/C, loaded, Stow N’ Go, only 40,000 kms $
WAS $18,995
N OW !
16,4955 OR $173B/W *
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2008 FORD MUSTANG LX COUPE STK#U5132
V6, auto, leather, alloys, loaded, only 40,000 kms
WAS $18,995
N OW !
17,995 OR $188B/W
$
*
2008 CHEVROLET COBALT LT STK#U5147, Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, CD, tilt, cruise, keyless, local, only 55,000 kms
WAS $12,995
N OW !
10,995 OR $116B/W
$
*
www.swanlakemotors.com 2008 FORD F150 XL SUPERCAB SHORT BOX 4X4 STK#U5133. 5.4L auto, A/C, tilt, cruise, CD, alloys, trailer tow, only 68,000 kms $
N OW !
17,9955 OR $188B/W
WAS $18,995
*
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A/C, tilt, cruise, P/W, P/L, CD, P/seat, alloys, only 54,000 kms $
WAS $18,995
N OW !
16,995
* OR $178B/W
www.swanlakemotors.com 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING STK#U5149. V6, auto, A/C, tilt, cruise, CD, P/W, P/L, alloys, heated seats, only 69,000 kms
WAS $13,995
N OW !
11,995 OR $127B/W
$
*
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WAS $18,995
N OW !
16,995
$
* OR $178 B/W
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WAS $12,995
N OW !
11,995
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FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS 2.9% ON CERTIFIED USED 6425 Hwy. 97N, VERNON (on top of the Swan Lake Auto Mile)
250-545-0531
$
2003 FORD WINDSTAR SEL
12,900
12,500
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
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$
7,995
Royal Volkswagen Highway 97N., Vernon 250-545-2358 • 1-800-661-8553
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6285 Hwy 97 N Vernon, B.C. (Across from Squires Pub) Dealer #30616
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