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Dave Mahovlic, fish culturist with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.’s Summerland Trout Hatchery, keeps the discharge hose pointed out into Swan Lake Thursday while releasing two tanks full of Fraser Valley rainbow trout.
Stock hooks anglers on fishing JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
The bait has been set to hook more local residents into a favourite pastime. Fishing. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. released 6,000 fish into Swan Lake last week – hoping to attract more anglers to the local lake. Trucked over from the Summerland Trout Hatchery in giant oxygen-fed tanks, the 14-month-old, quarterpound rainbow trout made their splash into Swan Lake Wednesday and Thursday. One of 900 streams and lakes that are stocked annually with a combined 10 million fish (including the ponds at Polson Park), Swan Lake has long been part of the stocking program. “There’s been efforts for decades
here in Swan Lake,” said Darren Greiner, Summerland Trout Hatchery assistant manager. Without it, anyone wanting to sink a line in the local lake wouldn’t hook onto much worth bringing home for dinner. “Because there isn’t any natural spawning here, without the stocking program there wouldn’t be any recreational fishing out here,” said Greiner. While there are hundreds of great mountain fishing lakes in the North Okanagan, not everyone can get to them, therefore the stocking program makes it easier for more people to get hooked on fishing. “It’s providing really good fishing in an urban setting.” A variety of fish species have been stocked in Swan over the years, but it is
the Fraser Valley rainbow trout that are thriving best in the local lake. Since these trout have been introduced, they are not only surviving longer and growing faster, but they are attracting more anglers to the area. “We have definitely noticed in the past couple years there’s been a marked increase in the number of anglers here,” said Greiner, while a father and son pushed off in their canoe for a fishing adventure and another fishing enthusiast waited to load his boat into the water. “We put these fish in and we expect that they’re going to be caught,” said Greiner, as 54 per cent of the funds from fishing licences purchased goes directly to the Freshwater Fisheries Society, “and that helps to fund the stocking program.”
One major reason the trout do so well in Swan Lake is they don’t spawn and then die off three or four years after being introduced. Because these species are sterilized, they live longer. “These fish could live to be eight or nine years. They’ve got the potential.” Sterilized fish are sexually confused fish – they are neither male nor female therefore they don’t bother trying to spawn. In the egg stage, heat or pressure is used to hold genetic material in the eggs. It doesn’t harm the fish in any way or produce any deformities, it just confuses them as to whether they are male or female. To learn more about stocking or how to obtain a fishing licence, visit www.GoFishBC.com.
A bone found in a Vernon orchard has been determined to be archeological in nature. Vernon RCMP general investigation officers, working with a Lower Mainland-based anthropologist and the provincial coroners identification and disaster response unit, located further remains Thursday at the site in an orchard in the 6000 block of Pleasant Valley Road. A single bone had been found by a worker doing excavation for the property owner on April 1. Police confirmed Friday that it was a skull that was originally found. Further remains were found at the site Thursday. “It has been determined that this is an ancient archeological site,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk Friday. The site was still taped off Friday afternoon, and was turned over to the coroners branch and the provincial archeology branch, who will continue to work at this site. “The Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP have worked closely with the property owners while they were waiting for the results of the anthropologist’s findings,” said Molendyk. Police have been in touch with the Okanagan Indian Band, which has been advised of the findings.
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The source of a petroleum spill in a Vernon creek remains a mystery. Crews have been trying to determine how a petroleum-based substance got into part of BX Creek, also commonly known as Swan Lake Creek, Thursday. “The city is checking catch basins to see where it came from,” said Gord Molendyk, North Okanagan Emergency Management information officer. “Did somebody pour something into the creek or is there an old tank in the ground? We are at a bit of a loss as to where it’s from.” Access to the creek has been challenging because portions of it are in culverts under roads and properties. “We are talking about an area south of the Best Western Vernon Lodge — between there and where it connects with Vernon Creek at 25th Avenue,” said Molendyk. North Okanagan Emergency Management and the Ministry of Environment received a report of the spill at 5 p.m. Thursday. “You could smell it and then see it on the water,” said Molendyk. A boom was placed in the creek, near 25th Avenue, to absorb possible contaminants from the substance, which has not been identified. It’s believed the spill does not pose a risk to public health, and there appears to be minimal impact to the environment. “It’s a minor amount and we’re not sure if it’s made CORY BIALECKI/MORNING STAR its way down to Okanagan Lake,” said Molendyk. A boom soaks up a petroleum-based substance that has been located in BX It’s expected that crews will be working along the Creek, also known as Swan Lake Creek, in downtown Vernon. creek for the next few days.
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Lack of track doesn’t stop bid RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The lack of a proper track isn’t stopping a bid for a major sports event. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee will apply for the 2015 B.C. Seniors Games contingent on the development of a track and field facility locally. “There is a time schedule for applications,� said director Jack Gilroy of the June 30 bid deadline. “If we don’t get our name in now, we don’t even have a chance of getting it.� An Olympic-sized track with a rubberized surface is proposed as part of a sports complex next to Okanagan College. However, the Agricultural Land Commission recently shot down the concept, saying the 10 acres has good agricultural capabilities. Gilroy questions the viability of farming there, and GVAC officials are putting together further details so another proposal can be put before the ALC. “I hope we can sit down with the ALC and work things out,� he said.
“I hope we can sit down with the ALC and work things out.� — Jack Gilroy Gilroy is confident Greater Vernon will have a track by 2015, and he insists that the community needs to attract large events to bolster tourism. “The Masters World Cup (crosscountry) was a huge benefit and that’s why we apply for these things,� he said. “They support our businesses and increase the profile of the community.� Opposition to applying for the 2015 Seniors Games came from directors Mike Macnabb and Gyula Kiss. “There’s some uncertainty here. It gives false hope,� said Macnabb of seeking the Games when there is the possibility that a new track won’t be built. That is also a concern for Kiss, who points out that besides ALC approval, a referendum would be required to bor-
row the funds for a sports complex. “We may not have a facility in place in time,� he said. There is the possibility of seeking the Seniors Games even if there isn’t a track and field facility. “The board would need to approach Kelowna for use of their track as a requirement to host the Games,� said Tannis Nelson, community development co-ordinator, in a written memo. “If Kelowna hosted the track and field portion, 17 per cent of the total Games participants would stay in Kelowna.� Kiss doesn’t believe holding some of the activities in Kelowna is practical from an organizational standpoint. “It’s a long distance from here to Kelowna for this kind of stuff,� he said.
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Demands for more public access at the pool may have a ripple effect for user groups. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has received a request from resident Petra Bader to open up more time during the week for families wanting to swim. “If there is a change made in the schedule, somebody will have to give up something,� said Al McNiven, parks and recreation general manager, of hours committed to existing user groups and programs. “There’s the swim club and swimming lessons are in high demand.� The board has asked staff to consider the possibility of revising the schedule so public access increases. “We can look at how lessons fit in and we can talk to the swim club and see if there is a group of kids that can be moved back to a later time,� said McNiven. In a letter to GVAC, Bader insists Greater Vernon’s aquatic centre is not accessible. “As working parents of two small children, we have found it very difficult to go swimming in our home town of Vernon,� said Bader. “We find ourselves driving to Kelowna on a regular basis to go swimming, as do many of our friends and other family members, including those from Armstrong.� As an example of her concern, Bader points to public swim hours weekday
nights. “The pool is not open until 7 p.m. Eight p.m. is bedtime. It’s a no-go.� She also doesn’t believe the loonie toonie swim on Saturday and Sunday afternoons is the answer. “The last time we went, there was a huge line up all of the way outside and there were so many people in the pool, it was crazy and scary for the children,� she said. Bader wants GVAC to review the hours for public swimming at the pool. “Monday to Thursday, during prime time, the pool is not accessible for public swimming as it is occupied by the Kokanee Swim Club and swimming lessons,� she said. “Other communities have found ways to share the pool and share the hours equitably.� Wayne Lippert, GVAC chairman, isn’t sure if Bader’s concerns can be addressed. “It needs to be considered like any other request,� he said. “Staff will look at scheduling at the swimming pool.�
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Victims of the March 13, 2010 avalanche near Revelstoke, are loaded into ambulances. Mazzei spent several weeks in Kelowna General Hospital on life support as a result of injuries sustained in the avalanche. His injuries included failing kidneys, a bleeding stomach, shattered ribs and broken shoulder blades. SRS and RSC have repeatedly denied any connection to the Big Iron Shootout. None of the defendants returned calls for comment. Mazzei’s lawyer, Donald McKay of the firm Macisaac and Company, would not comment on the case, saying he would let the suit play out in court. Nothing in the claim has been proven in court. The defendants have 20 days as of the date of filing to make a response.
another vehicle approached. The officer stopped to speak to the young girl who said the man was asking her personal questions about where she lived.” Police believe he is an older male in his 60s, with short grey hair and facial hair. The vehicle is possibly a pickup truck. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call RCMP.
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A man who suffered serious injuries in last year’s Big Iron Shootout near Revelstoke is suing two snowmobile organizations, the events alleged organizer and the high-marking snowmobilers that triggered the avalanche. Joey Armand Mazzei of Vernon is suing alleged organizer “Ozone” Dave Clark, the Snowmobile Revelstoke Society (SRS), Revelstoke Snowmobile Club (RSC), the estate of Shay Snortland and two John Does as the defendants. The statement of claim, filed in Victoria March 23, says that David Clark, SRS and RSC were negligent in organizing an event that “they know, or ought to have known that the Plaintiff and others would be put at risk or put to a reasonably foreseeable harm.” It also says they did not provide any warning regarding conditions at Boulder Mountain and to the risk to the plaintiff ’s health and safety. Shay Snortland and the two John Doe’s are listed as the high-marking snowmobilers that triggered the avalanche. The massive snow
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Commonage fire costs pursued RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Cost may be the only thing that stops fire service from being expanded into rural parts of the Commonage. Vernon and North Okanagan Regional District officials met Wednesday to discuss the city possibly providing fire protection to properties outside of its boundary on Commonage Road, Bailey Road and Highway 97. “We are drawing up the plans of how many properties may be involved so the city can come back with costs,” said Mike Gavinchuk, director for the rural area. It’s believed there may be about 98 properties, and Gavinchuk insists that any provision of fire protection will depend on the ultimate cost of the service. “Once we know the numbers from the city, people can vote for it or turn it down,” he said. Coun. Jack Gilroy believes the city should look at entering into a formal contract with its neighbouring jurisdiction. “We’re going to have a fire hall at Predator Ridge and that will cut down on the response time to those properties,” he said. Gilroy also points out that quick action in the rural area could prevent a fire from spreading into City of Vernon limits. “Look what happened in Kelowna,” he said of the 2003 firestorm that started in a provincial park but eventually spread into Kelowna. The city has previously expressed concerns about its fire trucks not being able to use some roads because of different standards in rural areas. But Gilroy is convinced those risks have been addressed. “There are smaller vehicles and portables pumps,” he said of crews accessing properties. The only other option
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Despite sparking quite a scene, no one was injured in an accident involving live power lines in Vernon Thursday. A moving van accidentally hooked onto a lowlying line while driving into a business parking lot in the 4400 block of 29th Street, pulling the transformer pole down across the road. “It appears work crews were in the process of changing over a pole in the area therefore the lines were likely not as high as they normally are,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. “The overhead line caught the cab which pulled the pole and transformer down.” With live wires strewn across the van, the two occupants were caught inside while crews worked to disconnect power. A Vernon woman was also trapped inside her car. No one was injured, but the occupants of the two vehicles were asked to stay inside their vehicles as a precautionary move. “The problem can happen when you go to step from your vehicle to the ground,” explains Molendyk, as it is safest to stay inside your vehicle. “You’re protected because you have rubber tires.”
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talking about this but the fact is we have to do something quick,” said Armstrong Coun. Sully O’Sullivan. “We have a deadline we have to meet.” Both councils will now discuss the matter at their next meetings this month, and both
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A r m s t r o n g Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission’s budget wish list will have to be trimmed. Manager Byron Sager presented a proposed 2011 budget at a joint ArmstrongSpallumcheen council meeting Thursday that called for a $964,000 deficit, based on $1.4 million in costs and only $435,000 in revenue. The commission also asked for $130,000 for special projects and a $70,000 contingency fund, something parks and recreation hasn’t had in the past. “The special projects are mostly maintenance items,” said Sager. If approved by councils, the two communities would subsidize parks and recreation to the tune of $1.165 million, which would be a substantial increase from the $793,000 subsidy parks and rec received in 2010. It would equal an approximate 10 per cent increase, to be footed by taxpayers. “Neither one of us can have that kind of increase,” said Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper. “In Armstrong, a one per cent tax increase generates about $19,000 in revenue.” The budget request would see Spallumcheen residents pay nearly 54 per cent – $628,027 – of the subsidy while Armstrong’s portion would be slightly more
“Neither one of us can have that kind of increase.” — Chris Pieper
than 46 per cent or $537,144. While Sayer pointed out that there were success stories in 2010, such as more than $8,000 in revenue from the aging Hassen Arena, some politicians questioned the way the facility is operated if it’s going to cost taxpayers more money to operate it. “We need to deter-
mine if we are spending money in the right spots,” said Spallumcheen Mayor Will Hansma, who also questioned the operations of Centennial Hall. “Are we charging enough for that building (Hassen)? “Realistically we are not bringing in the revenue that we need at those facilities to keep them
have said they will submit a figure to parks and recreation that they are comfortable with, and can afford, for a subsidy. “The lowest submitted numbers dictates what the actual budget will be and we’ll have to decide what to do,” said
Spallumcheen Coun. Ralph Leyenhorst, who also sits on the recreation commission. “We’ll wait until we get the number and see what we have to do.” Budgets have to be finalized by May 15 under provincial legislation.
open. We’d be doing a lot better if we start closing those two buildings down.” Armstrong Coun. Kelly Rowe questioned what the youth in the communities would do if both facilities were closed. Councils debated the matter for more than an hour. “Look, we can keep
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ould anyone have missed the big news this week? Prince William and Kate Middleton decided to have two different kinds of wedding cakes after their nuptials! It’s probably all they were talking about in Japan, Libya, Syria, Jordan, Bahrain and Yemen. Who wouldn’t be shocked to the core to hear that the young royal couple would flout tradition by having two, count ‘em, two wedding cakes; one traditional and one made just to please Prince William. While it makes perfect sense that the first-born son of king or queen should become the ruler of a country – after all, what better system could Jim Mullen there be – the idea that royals should just make up their own wedding rules willy-nilly is absolutely crazy. Once you start down that road, where will it stop? What will they do next? Write their own vows? Decide to get married barefoot? Have a shaman officiate the ceremony? What is the point of having royalty if they’re going to go all modern on us and start doing things we commoners do? Why can’t Kate be happy just to know that from now until the end of her life, her slightest gesture, her every haircut, her private phone calls, every outfit she wears, every public and private statement she makes and every leaked e-mail she sends for the rest of her life will be examined under the microscope of the world press like goat entrails at a Roman religious ceremony. What woman wouldn’t want to live that way? Why, it must be a dream come true just to know that every single day her demeanor, her posture, her makeup and her skirt length will be discussed ad infinitum on national and international TV by highly paid “royal watchers.” It must bring a smile to her face just thinking about it. Imagine what a thrill it must be to hear the clicks of a hundred cameras as you go to fancy ball, as you meet foreign dignitaries,
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as you go to your gynecologist, as you open the door to the ladies’ room. It must be like living in a fairy tale! Of course, being a royal watcher is pretty much a dream job, too. And unlike being a princess, you can be overweight and most days wear sweatpants while you do your job and no one will say a word about it, whereas Kate will be expected to be cameraready from the time she steps out of her bedroom until the time she goes to sleep at night. They will know if she ever wears the same dress twice, and they will lambaste her for it. After a few months of wearing new and expensive outfits every day, they’ll accuse her of being the new Marie Antoinette. How much gosh-darn fun can a girl have? How lucky can you get? I’m not quite clear on how you get to become a royal watcher. Is that a college course? Do you need to get a Ph.D in it, or will a Master’s do? Do you have to pass a test or get boardcertified? I wonder what their typical day is like. Is it like bird watching? Would I need to buy binoculars? Wait, what’s this? William has decided not to wear a wedding band? How will unsuspecting single women know that he’s already married? The English monarchy is sinking into the morass of modernity. Next we’ll find out that Kate only “plans” to have two children and that she wants to keep her own name and work until she’s eight and a half months pregnant. She’ll tell the royal kitchen that William is on a dairy-free diet and that from now on, she will pick his ties. Of course, the royal couple weren’t the only news this week. There was something about radiation from Japan, a revolt in Libya and high unemployment here at home. Let’s hope it doesn’t spoil the royal wedding. Jim Mullen is the author of “It Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating the Simple Life” and “Baby’s First Tattoo.” You can reach him at jim_mullen@ myway.com
It takes a village to raise a child. Unfortunately, that village can often be lined with pitfalls, and one wrong step can lead our children down a road towards isolation, fear and despair. This week marked Child Abuse Prevention Day in British Columbia, and the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of our children is a message that never goes out of date. Child abuse takes on many forms — physical, verbal, sexual and emotional — and the scars it creates can bring devastating lifelong impacts. The potential consequences of that abuse was highlighted in a Victoria courtroom where two teens were sentenced to life in prison for the brutal rape and murder of 18-year-old Kimberly Proctor. The young killers, Kruse Wellwood and Cameron Moffat, both led very troubled lives. Both claim to be victims of childhood abuse and both exhibited violent and deviant behaviour at a young age. But those warning signs were overlooked until it was too late and a young life was tragically cut short. While the brutal nature of this crime may be beyond compare, tales of childhood abuse are a frequent theme in sentencing proceedings for all natures of crime. Child abuse is a vicious cycle that makes its way down through the generations. That is why it is incumbent on each of us to do what we can to bring an end to child abuse in all of its forms. Speaking as a mother and grandmother, Children’s Minister Mary McNeil summed it up best. “The knowledge that — at this very moment — children throughout B.C. are scared, lonely and hurting is horrifying. “No child should ever have to endure abuse and neglect.” — Penticton Western News
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and new homes over $525,000. Secondly, HST eliminates the PST previously paid by B.C. employers, and is fully recoverable by them, allowing a seven per cent reduction in many expenses of business, and therefore enhances their ability to survive and thereby maintain employment for the B.C. workforce. This is particularly true for our forestry, mining and tourism industries. In addition to maintaining or improving employment in B.C., the HST affords B.C. business the opportunity to remain competitive in poor economic times by passing on some or all of these cost-savings to us, the consumers. Market forces and competition from within and outside B.C. should, and according to the basic principles of economics, will cause these savings to continue to be passed on to consumers in the future. Thirdly, the economic expectation is that B.C.’s annual
table non-governmental organization, by CIDA, means to Canada’s front line programs that address poverty, health and human rights concerns in developing countries. For 30 years, Kairos has promoted a global image for Canada’s foreign aid policy as reflected in the CIDA staff ’s positive review and endorsement for the Kairos funding proposal. Oda’s “not” tarnishes Canada’s reputation in the developing world. More importantly, thousands of people suffer hunger, neglect and oppression because Canadian politicians are more focused on maintaining and exercising power rather than giving responsible leadership. I for one believe democracy demands an engaged electorate that holds politicians accountable to the principles of integrity, fairness, freedom, peace and social justice. When citizens resign themselves to “the cult of impotence,” we are lulled into minimal democracy that amounts to “serial dictatorships.” History and the revolution in Egypt remind us that when the electorate leads, politicians follow.
Are we up to the democratic challenge? Johann Funk BRANCH DEFENDED In his letter to The Morning Star, Jeff Miller applauds the Campbell government's decision to dismantle the B.C. Forest Service and to eliminate its research branch. The research branch was conducting world-class research on forest ecology, forest genetics, and forest growth and yield. In addition, the research branch played a leading role in the areas of forest nutrition, regeneration technologies, and site rehabilitation. All of these programs were providing the long-term information required to improve our understanding of sustainable forest management, and the impacts of climate change on B.C.'s forests. Who will provide this information in the future? Certainly not the private sector and, for a variety of reasons (too long to list here), probably not our universities. I fear it is you who is living in the Jurassic Era and not the researchers at the former Kalamalka Research Station. Wayne Johnstone, PhD
share of net HST revenue will be $5.4 billion, instead of PST revenue of $5 billion. This extra $400 million we consumers will pay is more than offset by the income tax reductions we will all enjoy, plus federal and provincial HST credits, plus the $1.6 billion federal grant mentioned above. The result is a revenue-neutral HST when compared to the GST and PST it replaces. As our economy improves, greater consumer confidence and spending should increase these revenues, and at that point a politically-sensitive provincial government would be wise to reduce the HST rate to 11 per cent or less. Lastly, HST is discretionary, in that we, the taxpayers, have the ability to avoid certain spending and therefore avoid paying this tax. We don’t necessarily have to buy that expensive newer vehicle or electronic gadget or all those restaurant meals. On the other hand, we don’t have the ability to avoid paying income tax but that unavoidable tax has been lowered by the provincial government over the past several years and we’re already enjoying, and will continue to enjoy, those savings. In addition, low-income families and seniors also receive federal and provincial HST credits. Before the referendum arrives, we should review the facts, not the rumours, and make personal, informed decisions about whether the B.C. HST is a long-term benefit to us all. Personally, I think it is. Peter Moore, C.A.
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used by other fire depart- agree with Ryan but in ments, according to a this case, if it means the report from fire chief Ian communities are going to be protected, it’s not Cummings. “Summer brings a lot of money they are a high fire risk,” wrote asking for,” said Britton. The 2011 financial Cummings. “With holidays and summer activi- plan request for the fire ties we are challenged department comes in at $367,072, with respondwhich includes ing in a timely a one per cent manner. We wage increase. feel that having Firefighters five members are compenon standby is sated if they essential.” are called out Armstrong to a fire. Coun. Ryan The departNitchie led the Ryan Nitchie ment asked opposition to for more than the request. “Both of my grand- $14,000 for its force fathers served as fire- to help with trainfighters and they didn’t ing, including adding do it to get paid, they a fourth practice per did it for community month. “The additional service,” said Nitchie. “I don’t believe our guys practice is due to the would say they’re not youth of the membergoing to a fire if they ship and the requisite didn’t get paid. The guys need for training,” said I know on the depart- Crick. “The fourth ment joined because practice provides the they want to go and opportunity to ensure a sufficient skill level is fight fires.” Armstrong coun- reached by all departcillors Paul Britton ment members.” The fire department and Kelly Rowe, and Spallumcheen Coun. requested $10,000 for Christine Fraser, voted a hire hall expansion in favour of the pro- study. Council, however, wants to send the request posal. “It’s not often I dis- to its joint committee to
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A Spallumcheen couple wants what they call an inadequate culvert in front of their Thomas Hayes Road home replaced by the township. Nora and Louis Fulop have also asked Spallumcheen council to compensate them for significant damage to their home, the result, say the Fulops, from spring runoff that had nowhere to go after the culvert got plugged up. “Since we moved here in 2003, we have tried to be good citizens and keep the culvert open during the annual spring runoff,” wrote the Fulops in a three-page letter they mailed and presented inperson to council. “We feel the culvert in front of our home is not adequate to deal with all of the spring run-off.” The Fulops explained that the usual flow of water through the culvert began on March 17 as temperatures warmed up, and that every year the couple keeps the ice and debris from building up and plugging the culvert. On St. Patrick’s Day, Louis kept clearing the ice and debris throughout the afternoon and evening, last checking the culvert at 11 p.m. before going to bed, and noted things “were flowing well.” At 5 a.m. on March 18, the Fulops awoke to a noise they couldn’t identify, which turned out to be their home’s basement sump pump. “We have three steps leading down from the
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Their floors were ruined, they ripped up the oak in their living room, removed baseboards, some gyprock and insulation. Their large area rug in the living room and carpet in the next room was ruined. Eleven days after the flood, the Fulops said their house “still stinks” even with two industrial size fans and a dehumidifier running. Flooded areas were sprayed for mold and any harmful pathogens. The Fulops explained to council that they had to put in a claim with their insurance company, but were told the insurance would not be covered because “there was no clear entrance of the water into the house.” “We now find ourselves in a situation we never thought would happen,” said the Fulops, who are seeking compensation for their losses,
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Winning the Canadian Sturling – or stick curling – championship made up for the sting of losing the provincial final on home ice for an Armstrong duo. John Campbell and Tim Smith from the Armstrong Curling Club were crowned the 2011 Canadian Open Sturling champions in Maple Ridge, after they beat a rink from the host club 4-2 in the championship game. “It definitely made up for the loss of the provincial final on home ice, big time,” said Campbell, 63, a retired Dairyland employee. Campbell and Smith, 71, a retired contractor, won provincial stick curling titles in 2009 and 2010, and had been hoping for a three-peat in ‘11. However, the team of Tom Kratchmer and Carl Schwab from the Enderby Curling Club defeated Campbell and Smith in the provincial final. Both rinks competed in the Canadian Open bonspiel in Maple Ridge. Competing against 24 teams from across Canada, Campbell and Smith had to do things the hard way. They won their first game, then lost their second which dropped them into the C event. They won three straight games to qualify for the playoffs, where they won their opening match 8-3. In the semifinal, against a duo from Salmon Arm, Campbell and Smith trailed 5-3 with two ends to play. “We picked up a deuce to tie the game, then stole
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O’Keefe Ranch rounds up BX support RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Some money is already rolling in to cover an outstanding bill at O’Keefe Ranch. The BX-Swan Lake and BX-Silver Star electoral areas will contribute a total of $2,500 towards the $15,000 to $20,000 in fees the ranch owes the North Okanagan Regional District for installation of a water line. “That organization helps the entire area and the ranch needs help to become viable,” said Mike Gavinchuk, BX-Swan Lake director, who is giving $1,500. “Everyone benefits if the ranch is a going concern.” BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb is providing $1,000. O’Keefe Ranch has asked NORD to waive the fees related to extending the Duteau Creek water source to the
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costs are being considered. The options include using $4,600 in the economic development fund, individual jurisdictions contributing money or the Greater Vernon water utility absorbing the bill. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee, which oversees the utility, is asking all North Okanagan jurisdictions to contribute financially. However, the three other electoral areas will not follow the lead set by their BX counterparts. “I have a lot of needs in my electoral area that I support,” said Herman Halvorson, rural Enderby director. The other two electoral areas are Cherryville and rural Lumby. Coldstream and Vernon councils will consider the possibility of providing funds for O’Keefe Ranch’s water line fees Monday.
Locals rally around May RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Elizabeth May’s snub by national broadcasters has local residents taking to the streets. The Greens will demand May be included in this week’s televised national leaders’ debates during a rally at the Vernon Courthouse Monday at 12:30 p.m. “I am hearing from people who favour other parties but they don’t believe this is the correct way to proceed with the debates,” said Greig Crockett, Okanagan-Shuswap Green candidate. The consortium of national broadcasters organizing the debates have decided that only the leaders of the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebecois will participate in the events Tuesday (English) and Thursday
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Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Newsletter 2101 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5L2 Phone: 250-558-1362 • Fax: 250-558-4133 • email: info@vjhfoundation.org • web site: www.vjhfoundation.org
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Doctors meet Gailbraith challenge
We are coming down to the wire and our new hospital will be opening in six-months time. It is hard to believe that two and a half years have flown by since we announced the 7 million dollar Building A Tower of Care campaign goal. Back in 2008, it Left to Right: Laurie Postill and Joanne Kineshanko seemed a tremendous challenge. Today, we are proud to share that the Campaign has raised $6.1 million in cash and pledges. There is only $900,000 left to raise; in comparison to the amount raised it seems like a drop in the bucket, but we think that those last dollars will be the most difficult to realize.
By the end of December 2010, local physicians had donated over $51,000 as part of George Galbraith’s $250,000 Challenge. Year Two of the challenge is complete. To date doctors have donated over $100,000 and this amount has been matched by Mr. Galbraith. Three more years remain; the result will be a total of Left to Right: Dr. Ed Hardy, George Galbraith and Laurie Postill $500,000 worth of new medical equipment for Polson Tower.
The Campaign has received significant donations from generous donors. All but one floor of the new tower have been named. The 2nd Floor, Ambulatory Care has been named In Loving Memory of Arthur and Angela Pritchard by the Colin and Lois Pritchard Foundation. The Surgical Services floor has been named by the Galbraith Family. The new Women’s and Children’s Health Services on the 4th floor has been named by Kalamalka, Silver Star and Vernon Rotary Clubs. Lastly the 5th floor, the Intensive and Cardiac Care Units, has been named in honour and in memory of Drs. Finley and Peter Armanious by local physicians.
Radiologist Dr. Glenn Scheske and the Imaging staff are excited to show off their new $98,000 Digital Care Specimen Imaging Machine in the Mammography Unit at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. This is thanks to the hard work of the volunteer Organizing Committee of the 2010 Wine Women and Woods Golf Tournament. With the generous donation of $75,000 from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon, proceeds from last year’s golf tournament, and an addition of $23,000 by the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, staff at the hospital now has a new Biovision Machine. The machine has a capacity to do both core biopsies in the Mammography suite and more complex specimen biopsies in the Operating Room. This is great news for women in the North Okanagan.
Many rooms will also be named in recognition of donations. We wish to thank the following for their generous donations: 105.7 SUN FM; Armstrong/ Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary; BMO Financial Group; CIBC Foundation; Cops For Kids Foundation; Desert Cove Community; JCI Vernon; Kal Tire Corporation; Foord Family; In Memory of Harold and Ella Bartholomew; North Okanagan Sikh Community of Vernon; Obermeier Family; RBC Foundation; Scotia Bank; TD Canada Trust; TELUS; Tim Hortons of Vernon; Variety the Children’s Charity; Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary. Other naming opportunities remain for interested individuals and groups.
A digital Biovision Machine is a state of the art x-ray machine that is a compact stand-alone unit that allows small pieces of breast tissue to be x-rayed independently of the mammography procedure. Its invaluable use will to help diagnose Breast Cancer in the Mammography Unit and in the Operating Rooms by allowing almost immediate determination of whether adequate sampling of microcalcifications had been taken. Calcifications are tiny flecks of calcium, like grains of salt, in the soft tissue of the breast that can sometimes indicate the presence of an early breast cancer.
Over the coming weeks and months a number of activities are planned to bring us a little bit closer to our 7 million dollar goal. Next Saturday night, JCI Vernon is hosting its Service in Style Gala. In early May SUN FM has its annual National Day of Caring for Kids Radiothon at the Village Green Mall on Thursday May 5th. Golfers have three opportunities to support the cause. The SUN FM Business Women’s Open Golf Tournament is planned for Spallumcheen Golf Course on Friday May 13th. The 2nd annual Kalamalka Rotary Pro Am Tournament sponsored by Kal Rotary and the Vernon Golf & Country Club will take place on Monday July 11th and finally the VJHF / Home Hardware Golf Tournament at Predator Ridge, is planned for Sunday August 14th on the new Ridge Course. The highlight of the summer, on Saturday August 13th, will be the Tower Gala which is a once in a life time opportunity to see our new hospital before it opens … to visit areas you will never have the opportunity to see again. Bill Boneham from Baron Insurance is walking in North America’s toughest 63.4 pledge km walk, The Great Walk, on June 4th. You can find out more information about all of these events by calling 250-558-1362 or visit www.vjhfoundation.org. We are entering the last leg of our journey, we need your help. If you haven’t supported this important campaign before, please do. You can donate on line or we have included a donation form on the back page for your convenience. It is an exciting time for all of us. With your help we can reach this 7 million dollar dream to help equip our new hospital. Thank you for caring. Joanne Kineshanko Campaign Co-Chairs
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Dr. Scheske explained at the Wine Women and Woods Laura Conzatti, RTR/CBI shows an x-rayed pretzel with the salt representing Golf Tournament that the calcification “Every week we must perform 4-5 stereotopic biopsies in the Mammography Unit and breast biopsies in the Operating Room. The new Biovision machine will allow us to improve the accuracy of diagnosing breast cancer and to instantaneously x-ray specimens while the patient remains in position in the mammography unit. If needed further core specimens can be taken, without undue delay, during the same biopsy session. In the Operating Room, the surgeon will be able to determine right in surgery that adequate tissue has been taken. Currently, during a procedure, tissue samples must be sent downstairs to be X-rayed. The addition of a Biovision machine will reduce the actual time spent in the Operating Room, as well as the length of time that a patient must be under anaesthesiology. Accurate specimen images can be produced within seconds, with increased efficiency, and reduced biopsy procedure times. We will be able to offer our patients a higher quality service, and a vastly improved patient experience.”
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Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation 2010 - 2011 Board of Directors Greg Mussenden, President Pat Furey Richard Rolke, V.P. Greg Hamilton Joanne Kineshanko, Sec-Treasurer Gloria Morgan Paul Morgan Elise Allan Dalvir Nahal Kevin Arbuckle Cheryl Tomiak Dr. Finley Armanious Morris Vardabasso Judy Ells Brenda Fletcher Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation has always been blessed with the conscientous volunteers who agreed to participate as members of the Board of Directors and assist in the work of the Foundation.
Thank You! Roof-top Patio planned for Women’s and Children’s Health Services Thanks to generous donations from Graham Construction and Stantec Architects, a new roof top patio has been designed and the infrastructure has been prepared for an outdoor space on the 4th floor of the Polson Tower. It will be a place where children, women and their families can go to enjoy fresh air and an amazing view of Vernon while in hospital. To complete this project and make the roof garden a reality we need help… specifically, the donation of materials. We need composite wood for decking and planters; hard landscaping materials like benches, patio sets, etc; soft landscaping materials (planting system, dwarf ornament tree, soil and plants); low level landscape light fixtures and planter receptacles, railings and an irrigation system. Some man/ women power may be needed to complete this project. Our goal is to have the roof top patio ready when the Polson Tower opens in September. If you are interested in assisting us with this project and would like more details, please call Andrea Egan 250-558-1200 ext 1547.
Donors Deserve Recognition…Thank you for your support! The following list includes donations of $500 or more between October 16, 2010 - February 28, 2011. There were far too many contributions of $1—$499 to mention, but thank you! Corporate Gifts Alpine Building Maintenance Inc. Astral Media Radio Baron Insurance BMO Bank of Montreal Burger King Vernon location CIBC Clear Choice Awards Davidson Lawyers LLP - Staff Eljay Irrigation Ltd. Forster Restaurants of Vernon Ltd Grizzly Curb & Concrete Ltd. Info Tel Directory Interior Savings Credit Union Kineshanko Logging Ltd London Drugs Foundation LSS Ventures Midland Project Management Inc. Nixon Wenger Legal Services Partnership RBC Employee Volunteer Grant RBC Foundation Rogers Foods Ltd See You Later Alligator Kids Care Shoppers Drug Mart - Polson Store Shuswap Okanagan Dance Academy Sunset Systems -Sunset West Mechanical Sunterra Custom Homes TASK Construction Management Inc TD Canada Trust Pacific Region Tekmar Control Systems TELUS - Dollars for Doers Tim Hortons Triboda Printing Company Ltd. TRICO Homes Valley First Credit Union Vantage One Financial Services Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary Vernon Morning Star Employees Charity Fund Vernon New Car Dealers Assoc. Community Groups Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation Armstrong Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary Army Navy Airforse Veterans Unit #5
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Thank you for continuing to support health care in the North Okanagan SHOPPERS DRUG MART TREE OF LIFE …Last fall on behalf of its patrons, Polson Shoppers Drug Mart donated $676 donations to support the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The donations came from caring customers at the Polson Store who donated during the campaign. This is the third year of support with Tree of Life donations totalling $10,836 for cancer care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY continues to support health care in the North Okanagan through the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation with a $86,000 donation. Money raised through the Auxiliary’s sales at the Bargain Bin in Armstrong went to purchase a Surgical Table for the OR at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, 3 Phaco hand pieces for the Photo by Cory Bialecki Bialecki, Vernon Morning Star Lions Vision Centre in Armstrong and a new Sanitizing Machine for Parkview Place in Enderby. Since 1996, the members of Auxiliary have donated $600,000 to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation which has purchased medical equipment for healthcare facilities in the North Okanagan. SHUSWAP OKANAGAN DANCE ACADEMY held a 12 hour Dance For Dreams dance-a-thon that raised $5030 for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Psychiatric Department.
Variety The Children’s Charity donates $250,000 Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation received wonderful news in March. Variety the Children’s Charity approved a grant in the amount of $250,000 to fund the purchase of medical equipment for the Nursery and an Outpatient Examination Room in the Women’s and Children’s Health Services.
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Thursday May 5, 2011 • Village Green Mall THE COUNTDOWN IS ON — only $49,000 left to raise Please join Brian Martin and Betty Selin as they broadcast live on location from the Village Green Mall on Thursday, May 5th (6am – 6pm). Their goal is to raise $141,000 to equip a Labour, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Room for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s Women’s Health Services Unit, in the new Polson Tower. The total raised so far from the last 2 Radiothons is $92,000 and this year we can work together and make it happen, with only $49,000 left to raise. Regardless of size, all donations and challenges will be acknowledged on-air during the Radiothon. There will be an opportunity for you to challenge others in our community or to share your birth stories and acknowledge the exceptional care received at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
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What an exciting year for the North Okanagan! We would like to thank our Foundation, our staff and the citizens of the North Okanagan and Columbia Shuswap for your ongoing support of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Tower of Care Campaign! Your untiring efforts to help finance critical equipment purchases allow us to optimize health care dollars and enhance the great level of care we’re able to provide.
The perfect pairing of two amazing events and a great cause … Vernon Jubilee Hospital
TOWER GALA Saturday, August 13, 2011 in the Polson Tower
It is encouraging to see how well the Tower of Care Campaign is progressing, matched closely by the exciting pace of construction on the Patient Care Tower itself. If you’ve driven by the site lately you’ve likely noticed the recent changes, and of course, more are on the way. We are now linking the existing hospital with the new tower which means creating a temporary main entrance on the southwest corner of the current building. The west entrance (facing highway 97) is now the main patient drop off and pick up area. Handicapped parking spaces have been relocated to the southwest visitor parking lot and wheelchairs have been located adjacent to the west entrance. New signage, flag people and parking ambassadors are in place to ensure that staff/visitors are reminded of the new access routes and safety concerns are minimized. Please keep these changes in mind as you approach our facility and thank you for your patience as we go into our final year of construction. We have an exciting year ahead as we move to completion of our new Patient Tower. We look forward to continuing our rewarding partnership with our Foundation, which is integral to our success and the ongoing provision of world class health services for the residents of the North Okanagan. Patricia Furey Health Services Administrator
New Donor Recognition in the New Polson Tower “Thanking and publicly recognizing our donors is an important way of honouring their gifts,” said Laurie Postill, Campaign Co-Chair. “I am excited to share that Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is developing a new donor wall on the second floor of the new tower and a memorial wall just inside the Emergency Department on the first floor.” Responding to a request from Interior Health to integrate First Nations art into the new Tower, each wall will incorporate pieces of Aboriginal Art. The pieces are being produced by local Okanagan Band artist, David Wilson and Metis/Cree artist Wayne La Riviere. These art works will reflect Okanagan Band tradition and local landscape, as each piece will capture the circle of life through bright colour, the changing seasons and nature. These pieces will become focal points of interest in the new Tower. The new donor walls will partner the traditional visual donor wall that recognizes significant gifts with modern technology in the form of a monitor displaying information of interest and acknowledging lesser donations. Unveilings will take place later in the summer.
“Service In Style” - JCI Hospital Gala JCI Vernon cordially invites you to attend the “Service in Style” Hospital Gala, an elegant fundraising event for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Tower of Care (VJHF).
Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge We encourage you to invite friends, family, clients and employees to this signature event. The evening will include a plated gourmet 4 course meal, martini bar, casino, and music. We will be hosting a live and silent auction and there will be entertainment all evening long. This is sure to be the social event of the season. Experience it... For tickets, go to www.vjhfoundation.org under Upcoming Events or call: Jason Gilbert at 250-260-1350. For more information about the event, please contact us: Email: jcihospitalgala@gmail.com Jayme Fochler, 250-546-2123 or Kalynda Hampshire, 250-545-6700, Co-Chairs of “Service in Style” JCI Hospital Gala 2011
You don’t have to be a golfer to join the celebration! • Sparking Wine Reception • Tours of the new Polson Tower • Gourmet Dinner served with Red and White Wine • Live and Silent Auctions • Complimentary Shuttle to and from Predator Ridge and so much more! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see your new Hospital as you will never see it again!
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GOLF TOURNAMENT at Predator Ridge on Sunday, August 14, 2011 • Tower Gala Ticket • Valet and Club Cleaning Service • Full use of the Practice Facility • Boxed Lunch • Golf Passport (entry to all skills competition) • 1:00 PM Shot Gun • Golf on the new Ridge Course • Shared power cart with GPS • BBQ Dinner and Awards • Preferred Rate on Accommodation at Predator Ridge
… and so much more! Single Golfer: $400 Corporate Team: $1600
For information about how you can be a part of this, call 250-558-1362
Light-A-Bulb 2010 shone brightly raising $244,000 2010 Light a Bulb Campaign Chair, Dalvir Nahal, helped out by serving Whoppers at the campaign launch day at Burger King last November. Burger King held a one day promotion that donated $1.00 for each Whopper sold that day. 780 burgers were sold resulting in a generous kick off of $780 for the Light a Bulb campaign. Many local services clubs annually Last fall, the Vernon Punjabi Heritage Society dinner dance successfully support Light a Bulb and 2010 was raised over $1500 for the Light-A-Bulb Campaign. no exception. Donations were received from groups like the Army, Navy and Airforce Association; Pythian Sisters Vernon #21, Order of the Royal Purple, and Vernon Elks. Dalvir shared “I was delighted to have had numerous opportunities to meet many of the hard working service club members who had kindly selected our cause to donate their hard earned funds to.” “Currently I am dealing with a recent diagnosis of cancer and I see how lucky we are to live in this caring community. I am experiencing first hand the excellent care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and I have realized how important it is to give back to the community by supporting our hospital. Thank you everyone!” — Dalvir Nahal, 2010 Light A Bulb Campaign Chair
12th ANNUAL DO IT FOR DAD RUN & WALK Father’s Day June 19th at Coldstream Ranch Presented by: Come out to Run and Walk in support of the Do It For Dad … a fun event for the whole family. Event registration starts at 8:30 am. Pledges raised stay right here in the North Okanagan to support prostate cancer awareness, testing and treatment. Please join us on June 19th and show your support, Do It For Dad … and all of the important men in your lives! For more information phone the VJH Foundation Office at 250-558-1362 or visit vjhfoundation.org
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ORA RESTAURANT AT THE PRESTIGE INN played host in December to Santa’s Breakfast. They raised $1500 which was donated to the Campaign.
IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO RAISE 7 MILLION DOLLARS… Since last November Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation has received donations from many community groups that have made donations to the Building A Tower of Care Campaign. COPS FOR KIDS Foundation pledged $25,000 and named the Education Room in the new Women’s and Children’s Health Services in the Polson Tower. Cops for Kids are dedicated RCMP members and through their many fundraising efforts are committed to assisting children that are in medical, physical or traumatic crisis within the Southern Interior Region of British Columbia. The Cops for Kids charitable foundation was formed in 2001. Their signature fundraising activity, the Cops for Kids Ride, is a gruelling ten day ride that occurs each September over some very challenging terrain. Cops for Kids are devoted to helping the little hearts... in their communities!
ZUMBA FOR A CAUSE Late last fall over $3200 was raised at a Zumba fitness dance party. Zumba is a Fitness program that incorporates Photo supplied by Cory Bialecki Bialecki, Vernon Morning Star cardio exercise with Latin inspired dance. Over 200 participants took part in the fun evening, thanks to the host organizers Fitness West and City Furniture & Appliances. VERNON VIPERS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS promotions generated $4000 from attendance at their home games during the months of January and February. The 3rd Annual ROCK FOR CARE that was held on March 13th at the Longhorn Pub raised over $5000. 12 hours of live music provided by 12 different bands. Thanks to Eric Juzwishyn and the musicians who generously supported Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
NORTH OKANAGAN SIKH COMMUNITY OF VERNON has, for the past 3 years, canvassed its community in support of the Building a Tower of Care Campaign. Collectively members of the community have donated in excess of $21,000. The cheque presentation was made at the local Sikh Temple in Vernon.
TRIBODA GOLF TOURNAMENT last August raised $2000 for the Tower of Care Campaign. Thanks to Triboda, the event sponsors and the golfers.
KALAMALKA ROTARY CLUB made another donation as part of its pledge to support the new Polson Tower. In 2008 Kalamalka, Silver Star, TriLake (no longer operating) and Vernon Rotary Clubs pledged $250,000 to support the Campaign and to name the 4th floor that will be home to the Women’s and Health Services. To date donations from the Four Rotary Clubs has totalled over $226,000.
Proceeds from the ROGERS FOODS Ltd. STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY totalling $1024 for the Building a Tower of Care Campaign were generously received in January 2011.
CASUAL FOR A CAUSE has paid off for the campaign. Local employees paid for the privilege of wearing jeans on Fridays aff; during 2010. To DAVIDSON LAWYERS staff; Y NORTH OKANAGAN IHA staff; VALLEY FIRST FINANCIAL & VALLEY FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY staff; VERNON MORNING STAR staff; and WATKIN MOTORS staff, thank you for your CASUAL support! Collectively over $9,000 has been raised since it started in 2009. Local businesses are invited to take the Casual For A Cause challengee in 2011…to register call Andrea 250-558-1362. MANY LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS SUPPORT THE LIGHT A BULB CAMPAIGN ANNUALLY … Like the Pythian Sisters Vernon #21, other community groups made donations to 2010 Light a Bulb Campaign. Groups included the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary, Army Navy Airforce Veteran Unit #5; Canadian Reformed Church Ladies; Coldstream Women’s Institute; Elks Lodge #45; Royal Purple #123; the Vernon Community Singers and the VJH Chaplaincy Committee.
NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF VERNON presented a $5500 cheque to support the Women’s and Children’s Health Services at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. This donation represented a portion of the funds raised last fall at the successful Annual Vernon Motor Dealers Golf Tournament.
Local COLDSTREAM ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Brett Lambert, Travis Jackson and Patrick Dew organized a bottle drive as part of their school project. The theme of the project was “giving back to the community”. Canvassing homes in the Middleton area and receiving matching donations from Hogarth’s Clinic Pharmacy and Geotech Drilling Services resulted in $538 for the Children’s Health Services unit of the new hospital.
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Seniors bus receives funding from council RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Lake Country seniors wanting to remain active will have access to affordable transportation. Council has agreed to provide $2,500 to the Lake Country Seniors Bus Society to cover
operations. “They charge seniors $3 to use the bus and if they have to increase rates, a lot of people won’t be able to afford to go to programs,” said Coun. Noreen Guenther. The society operates a 22-seat bus that
picks seniors up and takes them to activities at the Lake Country Seniors Centre, meals to wheels, shopping trips in Winfield and excursions to Kelowna and Vernon. The money will go towards fuel and insurance.
“The price of gas has gone up and they have never asked us for money before,” said Guenther. The society had requested $3,500. Council has also approved a $1,500 grant for the Lake Country Art Gallery to establish
an exhibit in honour of former Lake Country art teacher Rick Davidson. “It will help with our profile and branding of the community,” said Guenther. Beyond the $1,500, Coun. Geoff Greenwell will provide $500 towards the exhibit.
“The price of gas has gone up.” — Noreen Guenther
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Farynuk respects Japanese way Editor’s Note: Enderby’s Brad Farynuk and his wife Kathy were in Japan when the March 11 earthquake and tsunami struck. Their trials and tribulations have been chronicled in The Morning Star. The interview for this article was conducted on March 3. KEVIN MITCHELL Morning Star Staff
Major League Baseball outfielder Kevin Reimer had some simple advice for hockey defenceman Brad Farynuk before he went to Japan two years ago. Reimer, also from Enderby, spent two years with the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks after finishing a six-year MLB career with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1993. “He told me that I had to watch Mr. Baseball (starring Tom Selleck) to help sum professional sports up in Japan, and I will admit that there are a lot of similarities,” said Farynuk, 29. “It’s an incredible experience and there are so many great aspects of life to take home with us at the end of each season.” Farynuk racked up 12 goals and 36 points for second in defenceman scoring, while leading the Tohoku Freeblades in penalty minutes with 143. The Freeblades won the Asian league title and, following the earthquake, were named co-winners of the playoff title with a Korean team. “I feel like the referees don’t particularly like my physical play here and have received a few strange calls,” said Farynuk, who played for the — Brad Vernon Vipers in the 2000-01 season before earning dual engineering degrees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. “Keep in mind I have never got a penalty that I deserved in hockey! I am alternate captain and it is very challenging as I cannot communicate with a lot of our players during
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Enderby’s Brad Farynuk (right), a former Vernon Viper, played pro hockey with the Tohoku Freeblades in Japan. the games the way I want to, nor the officials. I feel like there just needs to be a bit more education and experience for Japanese hockey in general (players, coaches and officials) but it comes with the territory.” The amiable Farynuk said the language is very difficult with the words spoken quicker and the syllables blended together. “I have got most of the hockey terms but we are very lucky our coach is Japanese-Canadian Farynuk and spent most of his childhood in Canada before going back to Japan. Most of the Japanese players can understand the key words and have studied parts of the English language at some point growing up.” Farynuk said there are three players in the league who have played in the NHL, and a dozen or so others
“He told me that I had to watch Mr. Baseball to sum professional sports up in Japan...”
with AHL or ECHL experience. “The top two lines of each team could all play in the ECHL easily, but the depth after that drops off. The pace is pretty similar to the ECHL but less physical. Some players are very agile and swift but probably lack the grit of the North American player. Our coach encourages me to help spread how we play pro hockey in North America. “Our faithful fans are pretty great here and perform cheers and chants throughout the whole game. They will usually chant a player’s name during the next whistle after he makes a great play. They nicknamed me ‘Kuma-san’ which means ‘Mr. Bear’ or ‘Big Bear’ in Japanese and will chant if I am lucky enough to score a goal or throw a big check!” Farynuk, who headed to Japan after three years of minor-pro, said the food and culture are amazing. “Everyone buys about one or two days of food at the grocery store and at fresh markets. Nothing tastes
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loaded up with preservatives and artificial whatevers. I feel like North Americans can learn a lot about eating and health from the Japanese (I think they have one of the lowest cancer rates in the world even though high percentages of people smoke here still). “I personally enjoy the communal dining (Shabu Shabu or Yakiniku) where you have a coalheated grill (Korean BBQ) or a simmering hot pot in the middle of your table and you keep adding freshly sliced meats and veggies and eat them with your chop sticks right from the grill or pot in front of you.” Farynuk says the Japanese are the most respectful people he has ever met. “The respect they show for their elders, bosses, parents, and especially our family name which I feel we as Canadians might be slacking at in our generation. I love watching the players on our team first seeing
our team owner (who owns Xebio Super Sports and its 175 Canadian Tire-sized stores) at a game and the ‘bow-off’ that takes place in showing him respect.” The 6-foot, 210-pounder was also impressed with the full-service gas stations in Japan. “Gas prices are similar here. I believe Japan has to import something like over 80 per cent of its energy resources. The gas men run around your car with actual rags washing all your windows here (no squeegees), give you a wet rag to wipe your dashboard down, help you back out or guide you out of the garage, and then bow on the street corner to you as you drive like 50 yards down the road! It’s unreal.” Their apartment, like most houses in Japan, are made with flexible materials to help withstand earthquakes. “We have sliding doors separating most rooms, have the best electronically temperature-controlled shower/bathroom facilities, and about one square metre of counter space! We don’t have an oven which is probably my number one complaint but we just crave things like lasagna and bread/muffins once in a while. We don’t sleep on the floor mats but I have teammates that still do and linens here always come with no top sheet! Most places, everyone wears slippers inside including when you enter doctor offices and many of the restaurants.” Currently vacationing in Aruba, Farynuk is considering offers to play in Austria or Germany next year. His agent is based in Denmark. “I feel passionate about hockey still so I don’t quite think I am ready to ‘hang them up’. When I am not playing hockey, I am constantly thinking about it and all the life lessons, education, friendships, and now I think is the time to enjoy it. I can use my engineering degrees (mechanical and aerospace) for the rest of my life but once I quit playing hockey then there is probably no going back on it unless it were coaching.”
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Western Hockey League playoff game Friday night in Red Deer was Game 150 for Jim Crosson, a part-time scout with the Edmonton Oilers. A mortgage broker away from the rink, Crosson knows the Alberta Junior Hockey League well. He’s been a GM in Lloydminster and an assistant coach with the Spruce Grove Saints. A former defenceman with the Kelowna Buckaroos and Calgary Wranglers, Crosson has taken in a dozen Spruce Grove games this season, including the first four games Kevin Mitchell of their Enerflex Cup final series with the Camrose Kodiaks. The Saints will meet the Vipers for the second straight year in the Doyle Cup regional series. They grounded the RBC Cup host Kodiaks 5-1 in Game 5 Friday night at Grant Fuhr Arena, winning the championship series 4-1. After getting the skinny on the Saints from Crosson, it sounds like the Saints and Vipers are built with the same template. No superstar scorers, but they find ways to win. Both teams play sting defence and score by committee. “They don’t generate a whole ton of stuff up front, but they have some big, strong forwards who cycle the puck really well,” said Crosson, 50. “Their powerplay is typically really strong. They load the back end and play a lazy umbrella (system). Poulin (leading scorer Felix-Antoine) is a real smart player with an unbelievable shot from the point.” Viper fans will likely learn to hate rugged Bryce Van Brabant, the Saints’ captain who has trouble stopping. Van Brabant scored 10 times and pocketed a team-high 153 penalty minutes in the
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regular season. “He’s six-two, 190 and he runs over everybody,” said Crosson. “He’s a real horse for them.” Forward Scott Allan, one of eight returnees with the No. 1-ranked Saints, was one of five 20-goal men this season. “He’s real, real strong on the boards and when he decides to go to the net, there’s no stopping him.” The Saints grabbed the 6-foot-2, 200-pound Poulin from the Drayton Valley Thunder at the trading deadline in January and he is paired with fellow 20-year-old Mat Knoll, another six-footer, on the Saints’ top defensive tandem. Spruce Grove also wheeled and dealed to get forward Nicholas Bourgeois from the Olds Grizzlys. “He’s small, stocky, like a fireplug. Tough as nails.” Crosson says one-time Viper Brett Switzer, in his third year, hasn’t quite regained his form due to injury woes, but is an effective forward who snagged 26 snipes this season. Josh Koper, who fired nine goals last year, led Spruce Grove with 30 goals. Poulin had 27 goals and 61 points. “They’re an older team and you sometimes kind of wonder how they do it, and then they pop in a couple of quick goals,” said Crosson. “I don’t think they are as skilled as last year.” The Vipers had just two players convert 20 or more goals – Dylan Walchuk with 24 and captain David Robinson with 32. Walchuk and d-man Malcolm Lyles almost rate superstar status, as does Robinson who is the most consistent Viper forward. In winning their third straight Fred Page Cup, the Vipers join the Penticton Knights, Nanaimo Clippers and Kamloops Rockets in three-peat land. The Knights did it from 1980-82, getting 65 goals and 132 points from Ray Ferraro in their third title year. Nanaimo won from 1977-1979, tak-
ing the ‘78 Cup by default when the Penticton Vees refused to finish Game 3, and the rest of the series, due to what they deemed violent play by the feared Morley Anderson and the Clippers. Robinson, whose late grandfather Vern Dye helped found the BCJHL and the Vernon franchise, had a huge cheering section at Game 4 Tuesday night, including his first cousin, Ryan Harrison, a 19-year-old forward with the Everett Silvertips. Ryan’s brother, Jordon, helped the Mt. Royal Cougars of Calgary win the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference final over the SAIT Trojans. The series made national headlines when officials ruled the Cougars, in error, had a backup goalie on the bench who was ineligible to be on the championship game roster. The goalie was added after the team’s usual starter was injured the day before. Mt. Royal had their title stripped and then given back before a scheduled rematch.
Sutter taking Bentley to Allan Cup It was 55 years ago that the Vernon Canadians rated rock-star status after claiming the Allan Cup senior AAA title over the Chatham Maroons. Brian Sutter’s Bentley Generals of Alberta are off to this year’s Allan Cup, April 11-16, in Kenora, Ont. They took out the Fort St. John Flyers 3-2 in a fivegame series. “We found a way,” Sutter told Black Press Sports. “There’s no leagues that play five games in five days, but it was a credit to their guys and credit to our guys, both teams gutted it out. It wasn’t pretty, but we deserved it.” Surrey Eagle grad Joe Vandermeer was named the series MVP and gave the Flyers credit for not laying down. Former Viper Dustin Claffey is with Bentley, who have former Detroit Red Wing Darryl LaPlante and ex-Hartford Whaler Kevin Smyth.
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The Spruce Grove Saints have earned a rematch with the Vernon Vipers after capturing their second consecutive Alberta Junior Hockey League Enerflex Cup. The host Saints stuffed the Camrose Kodiaks 5-1 in Game 5 of the AJHL final Friday night at Grant Fuhr Arena to win the best-of-seven series 4-1. The Saints, who occupied pole position in the CJHL rankings for most of the season with a 50-6-4 record, have just one loss in three rounds of playoff hockey (12-1). They will meet the BCHL champion Vipers in the best-of-seven Doyle Cup regional series, which starts with Games 1 and 2 Friday and Saturday night respectively at Wesbild Centre. If one team sweeps the games, the rest of the series will be played in Alberta. If
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A trio of North Okanagan athletes will have to get used to shining under a national spotlight. Kiah Ward, 13, Kelsey Thompson, 17 and Victoria Podollan, 16, all earned spots on the Canadian rhythmic gymnastics team. Ward, competing in the junior division (13-15 years), qualified for the finals and placed sixth overall. Anderson was 10th overall in senior (16 years and older), and Podollan reached the senior podium, scooping the overall bronze medal. “Over the years our team has had some exceptional accomplishments,” said Camille Martens, head coach of Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club and a 1996 Olympian and a national team coach since 2000. “Having had national champions and finalists over the years, top results have been something our athletes believe in and strive for. Together we’ve managed to develop a delightfully positive environment where working hard is the norm and where anything is possible. An event like this proves it. Coaching these dedicated individuals is a joy.” All three girls receive automatic berths to the nationals later this spring and are currently awaiting assignments to represent Canada abroad. Anderson has already been short-listed
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the top finishers qualify for nationals. Only the very best from the nationals advance to the following year’s Elite Canada, the sport’s most prestigious competition in Canada, where they try out for spots in the national team pool. Less than 40 athletes are invited to the competition in hopes of earning a spot on the junior and senior national teams (10 athletes per team).
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The Vernon Sun Valley Source For Sports Renegades were 0-4 going into action Saturday at the 43rd annual Tim Hortons Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament. Tyler Landry had the Vernon’s lone goal as the Renegades fell 4-1 to the Kelowna Jr. Rockets Friday afternoon at McArthur Island Sports Centre. Ahead by one goal going into the second period, the Rockets got a pair of snipes from Josh Blanchard to seal the win. Vernon finished play Saturday against the Swift Current Raiders. Vernon lost 5-2 to the Spruce Grove Saints of Alberta Friday morning at McArthur Island with Blaine Caton, unassisted, and Logan Geefs, from
Jacob Dolinar and Griffin Fried, scoring for the Renegades. Austin Goss faced 62 shots and earned game MVP for Vernon. The Renegades lost 9-2 to the North Shore Winter Club Thursday morning at Brocklehurst Arena after opening with an 8-0 loss to the Langley Eagles Tuesday at the Interior Savings Centre. Dolinar banged in a Caton rebound, and Curtis Sexsmith connected from Dolinar for the Renegades versus North Shore. Cal Babych had 3+1 for North Shore. Landry and Goss shared net duties. Ryan Rensby scored four times and Sheldon O’Neill added three for Langley. Goss and Landry shared the goaltending.
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With lots of pre-game hype and banter, the Junior Shamrocks ultimately used their speed, skill and conditioning to double the Senior Rocks 8-4 in the opening game of the 2011 Ice Breaker Lacrosse Tournament Friday night in Armstrong. Paced by a four-goal performance by captain Milan Marcetta, the baby ‘Rocks scored early and often and never trailed during the game. Marcetta used his size and power to muscle his way to the front of the net twice in the first period, and Brett Hawrys notched a spectacular breakaway effort in the win. The senior ‘Rocks scored three times on the powerplay, showing good ball movement. Brett Heitman and Logan Strohm had singles. "We were really happy with our first-ever game together as a team," said junior Shamrocks assistant coach Ryan Nitchie. "We were a little timid to start the game, but once the guys realized that their stick skills, outside shooting and speed were comparable they gained confidence and started to really play to their strengths."
Steve Witvoet is pleased to announce the opening of Thrive Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic in Vernon. Our opening day is April 18th, and both new and old patients are welcome. STEVE WITVOET BScPT, MCPA
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Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be in super human shape to complete your first triathlon. The sport embraces all ages and body types, and all levels of experience. There is no time like the present to get started on your new you. This program will enable you to get to the finish line of your first triathlon. New triathlete profile – you have a busy life-juggling career, family and social life. Get moving with your family and friends and make it your social. The plan consists of three of each of the disciplines involved in triathlon. You pick the days to do them. Two workouts on one day is acceptable, but not necessary at this time. In the final weeks we will be doing a combination bike followed by a short run (known as a brick). The initial training intensity is set quite low to ensure you complete the workout without injuring yourself. I’ll get you to the start line. You get yourself to the finish. Check out our website for nutrition tips and more: vernonkostri.ws. Mr. T’s Kids of Steel & Sprint Triathlon goes June 19. Here is the training program: Adults & 16+ years: Swim - 2x per week warm up 4x25m rest 30 sec after each 25m. Main set 5x50m 45 sec between each 50m. Bike - 2x per week 20 min flat. Get used to sitting on your bike seat. Ouch!! Run - 2x per week 20 minrun 2 min, walk 2min repeat 5x. 12 - 15yrs: Swim - 2x per week. Warm up 4 x 25, rest 30 sec between each main set - 4x50m, rest 30 after each 50m.
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of a soccer field and walk the width 4x. 6 - 7yrs: Swim - warm up - play water ball tag - try putting your face in the water & blow bubbles. Main set- learn big arms ie windmill. Bike - ride 3-5 min (empty) parking lot around the lamp posts or cones Run - start easy (talk while running) 2 min run 1 min walk 3x. Question: Where is the best dressed place in town? Answer: The pool. Everyone is wearing a suit.
NOTEBOOK HOCKEY - Spring Fun Hockey programs at the Okanagan Training Rink for various age groups from 4-13-year-olds, Tuesdays and Fridays. Skills will be taught in a fun and positive environment in 3-on-3 hockey. Call Mike Burke @ 307-4110. SKATING - The Vernon Skating Club is now registering for learn to skate programs. Visit www.vernonskatingclub.ca, or call Heather Stranks at 250-260-6632. SLO-PITCH - Players and teams are required in the
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Sports ATHLETICS UBC OKANAGAN ATHLETIC AWARDS Male Student Athlete of the Year Preston Tucker Finalists: Alex Roth, Keith Martin, Nicholas Johanson Female Student Athlete of the Year Caitlyn Nyhus Finalists: Jenna Kantz, Jen Woods, Sabrina Gasparic TEAM AWARDS Men’s Volleyball MVP: Nate Speijer Coaches Award: Aleks Bergen, Spencer Brown Rob Sivacoe Inspirational Award: Greg Niemantsverdriet Women’s Volleyball Most Improved: Myrte Schon Coaches Award: Kendra Wayling Dedication: Kirsten Lawson Men’s Soccer Coaches Award: Sanjesh Mudaliar, Sean Peterson MVP: Spencer Brown Men’s Basketball Most Improved: Mack Roth Top Defensive Player: Steve Morrison Coaches Award: Iain Con Women’s Basketball Leadership Award: Melissa Irish Coaches Award: Roz Huber MVP: Jenna Kantz Golf Female MVP: Jen Woods Male MVP: Keith Martin Leadership Award: Alana Kent
BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Joyanne Staller – bowled a 580 triple to go 181 over her 133 average. Club 55 Men’s: Bill Murdoch – bowled a 624 triple to go 144 over his 160 average. Ladies: Lynne Steen – bowled a 736 triple to go 163 over her 191 average. Men’s: Tyler Underwood – bowled a 678 triple to go 186 over his 164 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Art Block 306; Brittany Meyer 309; Wayne Makohoniuk 313, 100 POA; Jamie Schnyder 322; Matt Eisenhauer 307-854; Drew Soroka 800; Audrey Peterson 100 POA; Wayne Clack 334, 100 POA; Cindy Rachwalski 306; Trevor Rachwalski 344-314-873, 100 POA; Brent Thibault 325. HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 251 Men Tyce Koenig 252 CLUB 55 Ladies Irene Walker 220 Men Don Hurst 221 PEE WEE Girls Kayla Anderson 116 Boys Alex Kazimer 111 BANTAM Girls Megan Teagle 139 Boys Jarod Leroux 131 JUNIOR Girls Erin Sakamoto 201 Boys Kevyn Hoggard 199 SENIOR Girls Ashley Krause 217 Boys Tyce Koenig 252
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TAKEDOWN VILLAGE OF LUMBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Lumby Village Hall, 1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, B.C. on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: VILLAGE OF LUMBY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 713, 2010
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This Bylaw proposes to amend Schedules “A” and “B” of the Village of Lumby Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 638, 2005 by designating the portion of Canadian National Railway corridor within the boundary of the Village of Lumby as a Transportation Corridor and by amending the Of¿cial Community Plan by adding the following Policies: • Council supports the preservation and use of the Canadian National Railway corridor for rail transport purposes, recognizing that key sectors of the local economy, including forestry, agriculture, and manufacturing utilize rail for transporting raw materials and ¿nished goods. • The designation of a Transportation Corridor as shown on Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” is a policy of Council. Uses permitted within a Transportation Corridor include train travel, cycle routes, trails and other uses that complement the primary transportation function. • Council will endeavor to preserve a Transportation Corridor in an effort to maintain future transportation options that would allow the City to respond to population growth, future transportation needs and changing economic conditions. • Council will coordinate with local, provincial and federal governments, as well as private interests, to ensure the preservation of the Canadian National Railway corridor for Transportation Corridor purposes. ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 714, 2010 This Bylaw proposes to rezone the portion of the Canadian National Railway corridor within the boundary of the Village of Lumby as a Transportation Corridor (T.C) zone. Uses permitted in the T.C zone would include railway, highway, off-street parking, cycling and pedestrian paths, public service use and accessory buildings and structures. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by these Bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above Bylaws. Copies of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected at the of¿ce of the Village of Lumby between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For further information, please contact Marnie Skobalski of the Development Services Department at (250) 550-3737 or by e-mail at marnie.skobalski@rdno.ca. NO SUBMISSIONS TO COUNCIL WILL BE RECEIVED FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Ken Klassen Acting Administrator
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Conservative candidate Colin Mayes opens his campaign office Tuesday at 3105D 31st Ave. as part of the federal election in Okanagan-Shuswap.
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A major infrastructure project along North Westside Road is moving ahead. The Central Okanagan Regional District board has awarded a contract for construction of the new water system to service Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and the Valley of the Sun subdivisions. “The bid from Peters Bros Construction of $2.8 million, excluding contingencies and HST, was the lowest of 13 bids received,” said Bruce Smith, communications co-ordinator. The project will see the installation of 12 kilometres of watermains and two pressure reducing stations to provide domestic and fire protection water flows to these unserviced areas adjacent to Westside Road. The project is expected to be complete later this year.
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On the road to fight cancer KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
Duncan Hossay defines the word “drive.” When not sitting behind the wheel of his 1958 Austin-Healey “Bug-eye” Sprite convertible, the Vernon resident can be found at his office in Kelowna leading the charge as the chairman and founder of Wheels for a Cure. The tour, which starts in Kelowna Thursday and comes through the North Okanagan Friday and Saturday, combines two things close to Hossay’s heart: vintage cars and finding a cure for cancer. Pointing to a noticeable bump on his head, Hossay was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour three years ago. “It’s about the size of a plum right now and I get it checked regularly to see if it is growing,” he said, adding that his father survived prostate cancer five years ago, and more recently was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. “This will be a way I can honour my dad, and a way for me to give back.” In fact, Hossay’s father is coming all the way from Vegreville, Alta. to be part of the event. “The will be the last time he will be able to drive the ‘58 (AustinHealey.) We flipped a coin, and I lost, so I will be at the indoor venue
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Vernon’s Duncan Hossay, with his 1958 Austin-Healey “Bug-eye” Sprite convertible, heads the Wheels for a Cure tour through the Okanagan, which stops in Armstrong Friday and Vernon Saturday. in West Kelowna while he’s driving up the valley.” For three days, Okanagan area residents, and some unnamed celebrities (Hossay says there will be a few from the sporting world, plus some others) will drive their motorized vehicles –– cars, motorcycles and trucks –– to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. “There will be a limit of 150 vehicles of all types, both dealer new models and some collectibles, and all are on the road to raise money for the cancer society.” Hossay came up with the idea late last year, then calling in the Tour for the Cure before realizing that an event of
that name already exists in the U.S. “I wanted to make this totally different from other car shows,” he said. “We needed to attract people to come out by making it free for those who enjoy cars, and their families to have some fun,” he said. “We came up with a small mini carnival.” Hossay gathered a team and started knocking on doors throughout the valley. The support they received even before the event hit the road exceeded all expectations. “We have already received in kind cash donation of $135,000 to put on the event from various businesses with 95 per cent of every-
thing collected going to the Canadian Cancer Society,” said Hossay, adding major sponsors came on board with donations from $5,000 to $20,000 and also donated space, food and other amenities. “It just sort of snowballed with people asking what they wanted from us and how they could help the event.” And the future looks bright, with hopes to start the event in Vernon next year, said Hossay. “Our team has been awesome. I couldn’t have put this on without everyone’s help.” Donations by the public can also be made at each stop along the tour, where they can enter for draw prizes.
The event starts with a wine and cheese celebration and registration Thursday evening at the Comfort Suites in Kelowna. The tour heads north Friday morning along Westside Road, towards Highway 97, before heading along the back way to Armstrong, along St. Anne and Otter Lake Roads, before stopping for a lunch at the Village Cheese Company parking lot at 11:30 a.m. The tour ends that day with a show and shine at the 4 Seasons RV and Boat Storage in West Kelowna, and a mix and mingle that evening at the Kelowna’s Elk’s Lodge. The tour resumes Saturday with a pancake breakfast and a show ‘n’ shine at 4 Seasons, before making its way to the Vernon Square Mall, in front of the BCAA, at 12:30 p.m. The tour resumes in the South Okanagan Sunday. To find out more about the route and events, or to register to partake in the tour, visit www.wheelsforacure.ca.
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Elsie Priest (left) and Elaine Skoglund play in the hand bell group conducted by music therapist Christian Sjonnesen at Polson Care.
Veterans invited to share their stories CARA BRADY
Morning Star Staff
The BC/Yukon Command War Service Recognition Book honours veterans for their sacrifices and contributions with photos and stories of their experiences. The BC/Yukon Command Royal Canadian Legion branches are now taking submissions for the sixth edition of the book. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #25 representative Sandy MacDonald, a career Navy officer, is in charge of submissions for the area. “We are looking for submissions from anyone who was not included in the previous books but served in the First or Second World War, Korea, in the forces at any time, including Reserves. People can include photos of — Sandy MacDonald themselves during service or current photos, and family members can make submissions for veterans who have passed away,” said MacDonald. Submissions can be left at local Legion branch offices or people can leave their names and he will contact them and help with submissions, or call him at 250545-8331 for more information. Submissions must be received by June 15 and the book will be published in late September. Submissions may be made for anyone who served in any military of any country, the requirement being that they now live or have lived in B.C. or Yukon. They do not have to be or have been Legion members. “We do this out of respect for our veterans. The book has had an excellent reception in previous years. The book also helps people get in touch with old buddies. I have found a few people I had known over the years, some guys I hadn’t seen in 25 years. We will keep this book going as long as there is a response,” said MacDonald.
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“We do this out of respect for our veterans.”
Many self-employed people use their vehicle for work related purposes and some of the cost of using and maintaining the vehicle may be deductible. Firstly, travel to and from your place of self employment is NOT deductible. Secondly, CRA requires that you keep a logbook of total distance traveled and distances traveled for business purposes. The percentage of distance for business is then used to apportion fuel, insurance, repair expenses etc. to the business statement. The percentage of business use must be reasonable compared to the type of self-employment. For example; a realtor will use his or her vehicle far more than a person who operates a daycare business from their home. Come in and talk to our tax specialists with any questions or concerns you might have.
CARA BRADY/MORNING STAR
Sandy MacDonald is looking for submissions for the BC/Yukon Command War Service Recognition Book 2011.
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The Safe Communities Unit is offering a program for seniors designed to help mature drivers review their driving, reduce risk and remain safe drivers. The free workshops provide practical tools and tips for seniors to help them increase their safety on the road, and take place Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon each day at Schubert Centre. Participants can register by phone at the Community Policing Office at 250-260-7840.
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Colleen and Dave Chase were married April 14, 1961 in Grande Prairie, Alta. They began their married life in Fort St. John, B.C. and have lived in Vernon for 30 years, raising four sons: Ron, Dean, Roy and Bart (above). They are congratulated on their golden wedding anniversary and wished much love from Arlena, Denise, Ginny and Claud.
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Take a big pinch of salt beforehand PETER KENDAL Special to The Morning Star
A few Top Tips, to be taken with a large pinch of salt. EMPLOYERS: Avoid hiring unlucky people by immediately tossing half the CVs into the bin. DRIVERS: Avoid getting prosecuted for using your phone while driving. Simply pop your mobile inside a large shell and the police will think you are listening to the sea. DON’T waste money on expensive iPods. Simply think of your favourite tune and hum it. If you want to “switch tracks,� simply think of another song you like and hum that instead. DRIVERS: If a car breaks down or stalls in front of you, beep your horn and wave your arms frantically. This should help the car start and send them on their way. EMPLOYEES: Only use the loo at work. Not only will you save
money on toilet paper, but you’ll also be getting paid. SCROOGES: Save money at Christmas by returning last year’s cards to the sender with the simple inscription “Same to you.� BOIL an egg to perfection without costly
egg timers by popping it into boiling water and driving away from your home at exactly 60 mph. After three miles, phone your wife to take the egg out of the pan. CYCLISTS: Avoid getting a sore behind by simply placing a naan bread over your saddle.
This will comfort your ride and when you return home, hey presto! A warm snack. WORRIED that your teeth will be stained after a heavy night drinking red wine? Drink a bottle of white wine before going to bed, to remove the stains.
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UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP At the heart of the Victorian is a belief built upon a foundation centered on our residents, their families, staff and our community. Our value system nurtures, inspires and supports the mind body and spirit throughout life’s journey. We are committed to health and wellness, respect and understanding of the total Person. We honour all, for the path they have chosen to walk.
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Brenda Ellis! We are very happy to add Brenda Ellis, fondly called Brell, to our vibrant group! A fan of Okanagan living, Brell is always on the go. Brell specializes in high tech/high touch real estate, leveraging exceptional service with new technologies. Brell’s clients will always share the benefit of her current study of recent trends and sales. She is on the leading edge of the internet marketing revolution and actively engaged world-wide via the social media scene. Further joys for this thoughtful professional include an eclectic mix of painting, photography, cooking, gardening and learning about wine. A perfect day always includes grandsons Logan and Brandon! You will discover Brell online! “Okanagan Real Estate Umbrella” www.okanaganrealestateumbrella.com. And if you think she’s great online, wait ‘til you meet her in person!
CORY BIALECKI/MORNING STAR
Austin Goodrich, three, enjoys a bag of blue cotton candy while watching the Vipers and Kings battle through Game 4 of the Fred Page Cup Tuesday at Wesbild Centre.
SUTTON GROUP Lakefront Realty 250-549-3944 2749 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC
Real estate sales down from 2010 Real estate activity continues to face some challenges in the North Okanagan. While overall sales in March rose by 27.47 per cent from 91 units sold in February, sales were down 24.68 per cent compared to March 2010 (to 116 from 154 units) with sales volumes for the month at $46.6 million compared to $54 million last year. Total residential sales dipped by 24 per cent over last March (to 101 from 133), and the average price for a single family home was marginally lower (five per cent) than 2010 (at $350,894 compared to $369,454), and the median price is down by only 1.76 per cent (at $335,000 from $341,000). “Gradual but steady economic improvement, population and employment growth has returned the B.C. housing market to normalcy after two years of volatility,” said Rob Shaw, Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board vice-
president. “News of rising interest rates could create a sense of urgency and stimulate demand as many buyers choose to get into the market while rates are still relatively low.”
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Wanted: blood Morning Star Staff
Canadian Blood Services is making changes to its clinic schedule in Vernon this month and is looking for more blood donors to step forward to give blood. The blood agency will be increasing its frequency of three-day mobile clinics from six to 13 times a year, starting Wednesday. This means Vernon clinics will run every four weeks throughout the year, instead of every eight weeks. “This change is designed to provide more convenience and choice for our blood donors, by running clinics more frequently throughout the year,” notes Tammie Watson, community development co-ordinator. With these changes comes the need for more donors. Because Canadian Blood Services’ next visit to Vernon from Wednesday to Friday will be just one week shy of the normal eight-week rotation schedule, donors who gave at the last mobile clinic in Vernon will not be eligible to give yet. “We need 95 more donors to book appointments at our next mobile clinic in order to collect enough blood for hospital patients,” said Watson. “The days most in need are Thursday and Friday.” Vernon’s upcoming three-day mobile clinic will be at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive, on the following dates: Wednesday, April 13, 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (366283) to book an appointment to give. For more information on Canadian Blood Services, visit www.blood.ca
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Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP will use some extra eyes when checking for speeders. The annual Speed Watch Program has started for another year. “The program operates in support of ICBC and their Road Sense initiative,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “The Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP Safe Communities Unit oversees the program, and it is run by RCMP volunteers throughout the North Okanagan detachment area.” The purpose of Speed Watch is to enhance road safety and bring awareness of speed limits in North Okanagan communities. Trained volunteers use digital speed-reader boards and a radar unit, and concentrate on areas where speeding is a hazard or residents complain of excessive speeds. “Volunteers will be initially concentrating on school zones in order to keep the motoring public aware of those speed zones,” said Molendyk. “With spring here, children tend to run and bike in those areas more frequently, so please slow down.” There will be occasions when Speed Watch volunteers will be working with the City of Vernon’s RCMP municipal traffic section. Expect to see Speed Watch operations around the City of Vernon as well as other municipalities in the North Okanagan, and police ask motorists to please remember these volunteers are actively working to make roads a safer place to travel for everyone. “We are always looking for dedicated volunteers for community policing programs,” said Molendyk. “ Come into the office to apply.” The Vernon-North Okanagan City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit is located on Coldstream Avenue in the back of the Sun Valley Mall.
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Theresa Heinrichs answers a few questions for some passersby Saturday the Okanagan Artists of Canada’s Annual Spring Celebrations Art Show and Sale at the Best Western Vernon Lodge.
New home demand down Morning Star Staff
Housing construction remains soft in Vernon. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports there were eight housing starts in March, a 41 per cent decrease from 17 starts during the same month in 2010. Year-to-date, there have been 20 housing starts in Vernon, a 62 per cent decrease from 53 units during the first three months of 2010. Virtually all of the construction has been single-detached units. “Strong price competition from a well-supplied existing home market has tempered growth in demand for new detached homes,” said Paul Fabri, an analyst with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
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Phil Graham (left) and Les Sigal work their way up Silver Star Road with all of their ski gear en-route to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre during the 19th year of the Cycle to Ski event.
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The Bosom Buddies members can be as serious as discussing breast reconstruction techniques or as light-hearted as laughing at losing a prosthesis while cheering at a baseball game. The women know what it’s like to have breast cancer and they come to the meetings to help themselves and each other. “I think I can speak for all women who have breast cancer, that we feel very alone. Unless you’ve been through it, you can’t understand it. There are so many different ways of dealing with breast cancer, it’s as unique as the women who have it but there are many things in common,� said Wendy Schafer, who has been coming to Bosom Buddies for two years. “Women can really be on the edge when they are first diagnosed and this is a place to come for compassion and understanding.� Bosom Buddies started in 1989 when breast cancer volunteer Ruth Schaefer got together a group of young women ages 26 to 41 who had all been diagnosed with breast cancer about the same time. “We started meeting and then we heard of other women who had breast cancer, we invited them and the group grew,� said Nenette Sharma, one of the original members who is still active in the group, which now welcomes women with any type of cancer who want to come to a women’s support group. Clara Smith has been a member for 11 years. “What I want women to know is, if you’re not feeling good and you don’t know why, go and see your doctor. An early diagnosis is what has enabled us to live as long as we have. Do your research and find out as much as you can. Bosom Buddies is a good place to start because women can answer your questions and if they don’t know, they will find out,� she said. All of the women emphasized the importance of being your own advocate during breast cancer treatment and recovery. “Trust your own body. You know what
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New arrivals March 9: Born to Catherine Isernia and Jeffery Jones of Lumby, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 9 oz., named Christiana Lynn. A granddaughter for Luigi and Cheryl Isernia of Trail, B.C., Betty Bates, Don and Linda Jones, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Syd and Frances Bates of Penticton, B.C., Lucia Isernia of Trail, Enid Jones, Anne and Wally Hlina, all of Vernon. March 25: Born to Trevor and Angie Keenan of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 14 oz., named Trent Joseph. A brother for Tori Keenan, New Additions 2. A grandson for Ross and Sheryl Davidson, Gary and Deb Keenan, Gary and Romain DeLeenheer, all of Vernon, A great-grandson for Roy and Dawn Herrling, Joe and Emma Keenan, Ross and Margaret Fish, Elise and Bruce Davidson, Joe and Dorathy DeLeenheer. March 29: Born to Kyle Sudo and Helen Ballantyne of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 5 oz,. named Bodhi Onyx Sudo. A brother for Austin, 12; Josh, 9; Mason, 2. A grandson for Heather and Bill Sudo, June Ballantyne, all of Vernon, B.C., Brian Ballantyne of Falkirk, Scotland. A great-grandson for Joyce Ballantyne of Maple Ridge, B.C., Cliff Mumane of West Vancouver, B.C., John and Norma Keough of Vernon. March 30: Born to Cameron and Lyndsey Pasemko of Vernon, a boy, 9 lbs. 12 oz., named Landyn Douglas. A brother for Kylie, 21 months. A grandson for Douglas and Carole Hayhurst of Vernon, Raymond and Carol Pasemko of Enderby, B.C. A great-grandson for Raymond and Mary Pasemko of Enderby. March 30: Born to Mandy Darveau and Mitchell Hart of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs. 4 oz., named Nevaeh Treasure-Lyne. A granddaughter for Marlaine Hart, Jack Beggs, both of Coldstream, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Karen and Andy Darveau of Lethbridge, Alta. April 1: Born to Kyle and Joy Johnson of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 1 oz., named Zachery William. A grandson for Chuck and Sue Johnson of Coldstream, B.C., Marilyn Freeman, Wayne Hemrica, both of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Cliff Freeman of Vernon. April 2: Born to Allan and Melanie Merke of Coldstream, a boy, 7 lbs. 14 oz., named Jonah Thomas. A brother for Nathan, 5; Adam, 3. A grandson for Robert and Marles Hess, Martha and the late Eckhard Merke, all of Vernon, B.C.
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Wendy Schafer (left) and Clara Smith, of Bosom Buddies chat over coffee. The support group for women who have or have had breast cancer, meets twice a month for education and social activities. is right or wrong with it. Have a team that takes care of your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Try to be positive and take action but it’s okay not to be positive sometimes. Another thing I like about the group is that they are great listeners,� said Schafer.
“This is a place to come for compassion and understanding.� — Wendy Schafer The members support each other through listening, hugs, a bouquet of flowers or going for a walk together. They feel free to talk and laugh about things like a boob-shaped birthday cake, what reconstructed breasts look and feel like and bras and prostheses. They have educational speakers on a variety of topics and social events like Zumba dancing.
“I know support groups are not for everyone and some women just want to get it over with and forget it but I think that when you talk about it, the fear goes out. You deal with the experience somehow,â€? said Sharma. “We want to be there for women whether they want to talk to someone, come to the group for a few meetings or stay for years and volunteer to help others.â€? Bosom Buddies volunteers are available on request to visit women before surgery, at the hospital or one-on-one at home. Members will also speak to other community organizations and they have information tables at many community events. Bosom Buddies meets for lunch the first Tuesday of the month and has an evening meeting the third Tuesday of the month. For more information or to attend a meeting call RenĂŠe at 250-542-6325 or Sadie at 250-545-0253. To get on an e-mail list, e-mail ladhill@shaw.ca. For general information see www.cancer.ca or www. cbcf.org.
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April is Daffodil Month in Canada, and the Canadian Cancer Society is urging all Canadians to wear a daffodil pin as a show of support to those living with cancer. “United by the daffodil, we will show that no one has to face cancer alone,� said Barbara Kaminsky, chief executive officer, BC and Yukon Division, Canadian Cancer Society.
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rom the time we were young children we were told that when we hurt someone we were supposed to say sorry. For some of us the problem is that we say sorry, but how many of us really mean it? There are different reasons as to why we might apologize. We may say sorry in order to ease our conscience. Sometimes we say sorry in order to get the other person off our backs: “I said I was sorry. Why do you keep bringing this up? Why don’t you forgive me?� It is a brilliant way to turn the tables, and make the person we offended feel guilty for feeling hurt. We might also say sorry because we can’t stand having someone not like us or feel good about us. By saying sorry we hope to win back their approval or affection towards us. In the end, it is all about us. A true apology is about taking ownership about what we have done that was wrong, and also demonstrat-
We must ing how what not be too we did must quick to have impacted apologize, the other but instead person. You be willing put yourself to hear the in the other account person’s shoes, from their and try to identify with Dave Bootsma perspective. In particular, what it must we need to be ready to have felt like to be him hear what our wrongin that moment. An doing cost the other. apology, then, might Being sorry also look like the followmeans trying to make ing: “I’m sorry I am amends. While you late, you must have cannot undo what you been worried,� or “You did, you can make up must have been terrifor it in some way. Did bly embarrassed when you miss an appointI said those things in ment? Offer to set front of everyone. I’m another one at a time very sorry I did that to that is convenient for you.� the other person, and Apologizing is not make sure you’re there. about justifying yourWere you late for dinself or making excuses. Again, that is making it ner? Offer to clean up afterwards. Did you say about you rather than the other person. While something offensive? Go out of your way to it may be true that you express admiration or had a good reason to to pay compliments. have done what you Were you abusive? Go did, the reality remains see a counsellor who that the other is discan help you with appointed or upset; your temper. Offer their lives have someto make changes in how been negatively your behaviour that impacted because of make it likely that the you; they suffer the incident won’t happen consequences.
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again, and then follow through. What making amends does is rebuild the trust that was lost. It demonstrates that you value the relationship as well as the other person. If you can’t do this or refuse to do this, the other person has every reason to believe you have not really repented. Of course, in any apology, a statement of regret, as well as asking for forgiveness should also be included. Why is apologizing or repentance so important? Because relationships can’t survive without it. Since none of us are perfect, there is no one who never wrongs another. Why would I risk opening myself up to or depend upon someone who never repents? I need to feel safe (emotionally and physically) first. I need to be able to trust. Apologizing paves the way. Repentance is also vital in our relationship with God. Why would God want a relationship with someone who repeatedly offends
Presentation takes a look at the Old Testament Morning Star Staff
With studies in Hebrew, Arabic, Judaism, Islam and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Erol Dogan has a deep understanding of the language and culture of the Middle East. He will share that knowledge in a series of discussions about Passover andotherpassagesfromthe Old Testament April 15 to 17 at the Vernon Church of Christ in “Deepening Our Faith: Learning from the Passover and the Hebrew Perspective on Scripture.� The Hebrew scholar and missionary to Israel was born to a Muslim father from Turkey. In 1979, Dogan converted to Christianity. “His understanding has continued to grow through multiple connections created over years of missionary work in Israel,� said Minister Murray Ververda with the Vernon Church of Christ. “We are excited to learn from Erol during this weekend.� All sessions are open to the public and the
schedule includes Friday and Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday at 10 a.m. and the sermon at 11 a.m. Dogan and his wife,
Debi, will also make time Sunday at 2 p.m. to present information about their return trip to Israel this summer. The Vernon Church
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fter enjoying a great weekend of hockey with some super fun ladies I thought about addressing some of the thoughts that came up over conversations. I always chuckle at the competitiveness of women in sports because emotions can get in the way of fun, hard work and innocent aggression. The different levels of strength, power and skill can be impressive but I always love how guys can duke it out and be best friends as soon as the game is over. Women need to take note of that! The difference in size and strength is always a topic of conversation. What I always remind females about is to enjoy that strength and power, to stop focusing on the size and shape and push yourself to get as strong as possible. During a recent fitness course I attended I overheard a woman speak about her next visit to the gym. I was supporting an overpriced fitness clothing company as the employee talked about her guilt of not hitting the gym, so her next visit would probably be at least two hours long: first hitting the treadmill then the elliptical and maybe back to the treadmill. I almost fell on my face! Is this still really happening? So, what I keep hearing is how women tend to be shocked at a strong female and others think they still need to be spending countless hours on cardio equipment.
It’s time for women to get serious about strength and power and be proud of it. Those skinny jeans need to be renamed power jeans. Do you want to be skinny or do you want to be able to support your body, jump when you need to jump, sprint if you need to sprint, push or pull when you need to? Who cares how skinny you are! Those muscles that you work so hard on creating are your icing on the cake! Those muscles will lean you out, utilize more fat and calories. They will create a stronger body and mind and will help protect you as much as possible against injuries. Muscle does not weigh more than fat! The more muscle you have the stronger and leaner you will be. Toss this old myth out the window along with the excessive cardio and fear of lifting heavy. It’s time for females to take charge of being strong. Why does it have to be so shocking to see a strong woman, a powerful woman? Step up, ladies! Start being the one they talk about...the one they say “wow...she sure is strong!” Strong Points is written by Rhonda Catt, a certified personal trainer in the North Okanagan. If you have any questions, e-mail rhonda@cattconditioning.com
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Feature Event: 12th Annual People Place Garage Sale April 30
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SEE SCIENCE IN ACTION Check out the 2011 North Okanagan/ his annual event takes place in the parking lot at the People Place from 8 a.m. to Shuswap Regional Science Fair April 10 and see some cool experinoon on Saturday, April 30. ments. There’ll be a Lunar Lander competition Sunday at 11 a.m. Proceeds support the 16 non– who will keep their egg-stronaut safe? Get ideas for doing your profit tenants housed in People Place. own project for next year’s fair. Students from all over the region The event will feature our popular concompeting to win prizes totaling up to $8,000! Held at Okanagan College, Vernon campus and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 cession with barbecued hamburgers and p.m. Call the Okanagan Science Centre for info. at 250-545-3644. hot dogs. People Place is looking for 19TH ANNUAL GIANT BOOK SALE Annual event hosted by donations from the community — small Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Arts Society April 10 to 15 household items, children’s toys and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at museum games, books, plants, tools, gardening and art gallery, 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd. Tens of thousands of items, etc. (please, no large appliances/ books to choose from and more put out daily. Call 250-546-8318. NORTH OKANAGAN JUNIOR ACADEMY hosting International pieces of furniture). Donations may be Supper April 10 from 4-7 p.m. Bring your appetite, your family, dropped off Monday through Friday, friends and neighbors to this exciting eating experience! Enjoy 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3402 - 27th Ave. For more information, please call 250-558-6585. vegetarian cuisine with the booklet that provides a serving from a variety of different countries as well as juice and dessert. Booklets Sundays at 7 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); come! Minimum age 19 years. are $15. For more info call 250-546-8330 Tuesdays at 5:45 a.m., Raina’s Bistro (formerly Bagel Lane); AA MEETINGS ON MONDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday PILGRIMS’ PRODUCE CELEBRATES 20TH BIRTHDAY With Thursdays at 5:45 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 6 a.m., at club- to Saturday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), gratitude to the communities of the North Okanagan, Pilgrims’ house. Call Bill at 545-0028 for more information. Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, Produce is staging an outdoor spring event at their organic farm, BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 1568 Eagle Rock Rd., Armstrong. In addition to farm tours Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. Cornerstone Group (X). (including the high tunnels and forest garden areas), there will be hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $5. Tables for rent. Mega Meat Men’s Closed meeting 8 p.m., Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St., New interactive stations on worm composting, growing micro greens, Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Life Group (H), open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 square-foot gardening, Spuds in Tubs, local organic grains, mason Call 542-3003 for more information. Ave, Vernon. Cherryville Grapevine meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7thbee boxes, rain harvest, electric bikes, green drinks and seed plantDay Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd., ing. Music by Neil Fraser. Refreshments by ORA, the Gleaners, Cherryville. (H) Handic. Access (X) No Access. Shuswap Coffee Co and Pilgrims. April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. Please THE SOCIETY FOR OPEN LEARNING & DISCUSSION Meets FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies Auxiliary meets second carpool as parking will be on public roads. Mondays at People Place, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 11 topic is “the and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION monthly trap- Future of BC Forestry,” with Richard Toperczer of the BC Forestry OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon Christian School shoots are the second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the club- Services. April 18 it’s “Planning Challenges and Solutions for the wood shop the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests are house, for info. contact Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445. City of Vernon,” with Kim Flick, manager of planning for Vernon. welcome to visit and see if they wish to join the guild — membership VERNON DISTRICT RIDING CLUB PRESENTS Trailer Safety April 25 being Easter Monday: no meeting. New members and fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we usually have a & Maintenance Clinic with guest speaker Rob Reimer of TNT visitors welcome. For more info. call Nadine at at 250 549 1479. brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. Trailers, clinic open to the public and will held at the Vernon HALINA SENIORS CENTRE TAI CHI 50+ classes start April 11. HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and District Riding Club, 8408 Aberdeen Rd., Coldstream, April 10 at Beginners class 10 - 11 a.m., followed by the intermediate class have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth 10 a.m. Rob will cover all aspects of trailer safety and maintenance 11 a.m. till noon. Classes will run: April 11, 18, May 2, 9. Further Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more for all types of trailers: horse, flat deck, 5th Wheel or travel trailer. dates will be discussed with participants and a schedule will be information, please call John at 545-0119. No need to bring your truck and trailer, a demo will be provided. made up. Cost: $2 members; $3 non-members. Centre is located at Free for VDRC members and $10 for non-members. 3310-37 Ave., back of Rec. Centre. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA Notice HULLCAR & DEEPCREEK HALL SOCIETY MEETS April 11 at to check out the Best Used Children’s Store in town! of general meeting April 10 at 2 p.m. All members are urged to 7 p.m. at the Hullcar & Deepcreek Hall. Members and friends of attend. Zone Commander Hill will be present to initiate all new Hullcar Hall are all invited. Coffee & goodies will be served. We THE members, as well as re-affirm initiation of all members present. will be discussing our first Pancake Breakfast of the season, which Please call the Branch at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m. for more info. will be held on Mother’s Day May 8 at the Hall. Contacts: Vic ARMSTRONG/ENDERBY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM Branch Wright at 250-546-1933 and Pauline Curtis at 250-546-6113. holds annual general meeting in the Enderby Museum April CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSION GROUP runs every second 10, 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers will tell stories about the Enderby Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peer Support services, 3100-28th Ave. VOTED #1 BY US! and Armstrong libraries, in celebration of 75 years of service. This is an informative, supportive and knowledgeable group of th Refreshments will follow. Everyone welcome. 2912 30 Ave 250-503-0720 people who live with chronic pain. Interested parties should call beside the Towne Theatre NORTH OKAN. HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM Annual general 250-542-6155 and ask for Carole, if not available please leave a meeting April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th message. Ave. Business includes nominations and election of officers. Peter SPECIAL EASTER BINGO April 11, 2011 Enderby Seniors’ Blundell is guest speaker on “Antique Hunting in the Okanagan.” Complex, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., George St. Doors open at 5:30 Come and bring a guest. p.m.; play begins GOSPEL MEETINGS Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th at 6:45 p.m. Still The Biggest Little Drug Store in Vernon! Ave, Vernon. Come and hear. Playing for turA Big “Thank You” to SMARTIES DROP-IN ART PROGRAM, GALLERY VERTIGO All keys, hams, cash, ages welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in for some free draws too! Our Amazing Volunteers of Old Fashioned Service at fun. Everyone welcome! Suggested donation: $3 per person. 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Community Calendar APRIL 12 SENIORS ACTION NETWORK MEETING April 12, 10 a.m.-noon at People Place, Room 006, 3402-27th Ave. Vernon. Seniors housing, legal advocacy, the Polson Park road closure, senior political action and pedestrian safety are a few of the topics being addressed. Meeting is for seniors and anyone interested in becoming more active in resolving issues affecting the lives of older adults. Call Dayle Drury at 250-545-8572 or email sirb@socialplanning NORTH WESTSIDE GARDEN CLUB Killiney Community Hall. April 12 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker: Gwen Steele of Okanagan Xeriscape Assoc. Everyone welcome. Call Kim at 250-503-2285. OKAN. MILLIONAIRE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CLUB OMREIC meets April 12 from 7-9 p.m., Prestige Hotel & Conference Centre, 4411-32nd St. Free event, all welcome. Guest speakers from HomeRun Securities, on “The Alberta Advantage - Investing in Alberta.” More info. at www.omreic.com or call 1-877-509-9009. FILM SCREENING: VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY April 12, at noon, film screening of A Wave from the Atlantic, PBS Home Video documentary. Join us at the gallery, 3228-31st Ave. Call 250545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com SENIORS SPRING FLING Community Hall in Lumby (2250 Shields Ave.) April 12 from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Event tickets are $5 each and include a luncheon that will be served at noon. Spring Fling activities will include Hawaiian theme dress up, music by the Chilly Creakers, entertainment by The Harmonashees acappella group, dancing and door prizes and lots of visiting and fun! Tickets available at the door, by calling 250-547-8866 or visiting Whitevalley Community Resource Centre, 2114 Shuswap Ave. or from Colleen Hazeldine, facilitator at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 250-547-8821, 1751 Glencaird St. (Saddle Mountain Place). ARMSTRONG TOASTMASTERS 2645 Cat Got Your Tongue? Go out on a limb…develop lifelong communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment, Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Armstrong Spall Chamber of Commerce. Guests warmly welcomed! Just come as yourself, bring a friend and/or spouse and let us entertain you. Light refreshment break included. Free: we encourage free no-obligation visits to see if our club is the right fit for you. “Making Effective Communication a Worldwide Reality” Visit http://armstrongtoastmasters.webs.com/ April 12 meeting theme is “Mission Control — Houston we have a problem!” ANAF HOSTS SPORTS FUN Darts Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Army, Navy & Airforce, in the Hangar. Every level of player welcome. Open crib every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Intercity pool fun league every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. POWERED PARAGLIDING CLUB Join the Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered Paragliding Club and take to the skies under a paraglider with an easy foot-launched backpack model engine. Good chance to meet up with fellow pilots and cruise around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Call James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@gojoli.com for regular meeting times, locations and more information. VERNON PC USERS’ CLUB MEETS The second Tuesday of each month at the Schubert Centre at 3505-30th Ave., at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 or June at 549-7221 and check out vernon pcusersclub.ca. Join us and get answers to your computer and camera-related questions. At our April 12 meeting, Jay Schappert will be speaking on: What if Dr. Seuss Wrote Computer Manuals; The (Not so) Fine Print; You Installed It ... Why?; Most Common Computer Error TUESDAY EVENING MEDITATION GROUP A short reading, followed by a 45-minute silent meditation at the Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, 2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. RESTORATION AND HEALING FOR WOUNDED SOULS A Christ-
centred approach to recovery from Life’s Controlling Problems. Everyone welcome, every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Vernon Family Church (beside Lincoln Lanes). Call Bonnie at 306-6187 or Wayne at 542-5878. COCAINE ANONYMOUS MEETS Every Tuesday at 8 p.m., at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. If you think you have a problem with cocaine, please join us. FREEDOM GROUP MEETS Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission. This group is intended to give support to people who want to quit the use of hard drugs. While it does accept total abstinence, it does not require it to join. ELKS LODGE meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. (across from bus depot). Call 558-0876 for info. New members welcome. KIWANIS CLUB OF VERNON FOUR SEASONS Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. For more information, call 545-8650. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. James Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in Columbus Court. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. All 19 and over welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877. ARMSTRONG LIONS CLUB, BINGO Every Tuesday at the Oddfellows Hall, 3005 Wood Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bird starts 6:50 p.m. Please note: new location, new games. SENIORS LUNCHES AT ARMSTRONG LEGION Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $6. To reserve, call by noon on Tuesday, 546-8455. AA MEETINGS TUESDAYS Upon Awakening meeting, Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. Nooner Solution Group Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Open mtg. (X), Upper Room Mission, 4:30 p.m., upstairs, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Phoenix Topic meeting (X), open meeting 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. Rocketed to the 4th Dimension group (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr., Vernon. New Hope Group (H) open meeting, 8 p.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr., Vernon. (H). Handicap access (X) no handicap access. ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER LESSONS Offered by Independent Living Vernon for $2. We have time available Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Please call and book time at 250-545-9292. We are in the People Place, room 107.
transformed into an environment where the viewers will have to navigate the space around the sculptural elements that invite direct participation from the viewers. VSS TALENT AND DESSERT NIGHT April 14 from 7 - 9 p.m. VSS auditorium. Many talented students will auditioning and perform and there will be an intermission break at which the guests are invited to select a plate of sweets that have been donated by parents and local businesses. Coffee, tea and punch served. Tickets $8, available at the door, school office or by calling Jenn Smidt at 250545-3412. Proceeds go to support the VSS Dry Grad of 2011. SMILE SAVER SUPPORT RALLY April 14 at noon, Cenotaph Park, to show support for Community Dental Access Centre. Meet the Tooth Fairy, get your name on the waiting list for low-cost dental services, or donate to the centre. For more information, call Lesly McMillan at 250-308-7163 WONDERCAFELIVE! IN LUMBY Featuring DVD, MONSANTO: Poster Child for Corporate Manipulation and Deceit. We welcome Neville O’Grady of Cherryville, who has been expressing his concern over Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and the evident power of the Monsanto Corporation to take over the world’s food supply for many years. April 15, Lumby United Church, 7-9 p.m. Questions? Contact Dave@ 250-547-6368 or daboss@telus.net.
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Director journeys up through Rabbit Hole Expect to cry and laugh when this very human story hits the Powerhouse stage KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
When Debra Bob was first asked if she would be interested in directing David Lindsay-Abaire’s play Rabbit Hole, she was a little unsure –– to put it mildly. The play’s premise, about how a couple deals with the loss of their young child, is enough to scare off the most hardened artist, let alone Bob, who is a mother of eight. A member of Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre since performing in The Crucible in 2005, Bob had also just come off the local stage playing Mejra in Colleen Wagner’s harrowing tale, The Monument, which won best play at last year’s Okanagan Zone (O-Zone) Drama Festival, and she was still emotionally exhausted from that experience. “When (Powerhouse president Sarah McLean) brought me the script to take a look at it, and asked if I would be willing to do the play, I was like, ‘after The Monument, really?’ But then I read the script and that night I called her and said I would be honoured to do the play,” said Bob. Rabbit Hole, which opens April 20, will be Powerhouse’s entry into this year’s O-Zone, which takes place in Kelowna in May. It also hasn’t hurt matters that LindsayAbaire’s Pulitzer Prize winning script has just been turned into a film, starring Nicole Kidman, who was nominated for a best actress Oscar for her role as grieving mother Becca. Bob is quick to point out that although the story-line is the same, the film and play are quite different. “There’s a paradigm between the character Nicole Kidman plays to the one our actress (Katja Burnett) plays. First, our Becca, in real life, is only 23 years old,” said Bob. “This is a modern play, and I chose a young cast because I wanted the audience to recognize that tragedy doesn’t just happen to older people.” Known previously for his more absurd and farcical plays, Lindsay-Abaire has said he wanted to write a play that was more “naturalistic,” so he heeded the words of a former instructor who said to write about the thing that frightens you most. At the time, the playwright was also the father of a four year old, so he wrote about
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Set decorators Sherry Moir (left), Sarah McLean and Mel Lockhart (right) work on laying down the floor sections on the set of the up-and-coming Powerhouse performance Rabbit Hole. how a family copes with a death of a child, and it went from there. “He is a word master at his craft,” said Bob. “The writing is beautiful as is the phrasing and there are nuances in the dialogue that let you know what will happen.” Bob, herself, heeded the words that LindsayAbaire wrote in his director’s notes, which she has passed on to her five-member cast. “He said ‘this is not a neat and tidy story. I don’t want grief-wracked teens on the stage or an over-amount of tears. Please resist the urge to resolve this for them,’” said Bob. “The play shows the emotions in a very human way. It is also a collaborative art. I’ve asked each actor to contribute his/her vision. And the work they do off the stage is just as important as what they do on.” The cast will get some insight from an expert when Caravan Farm Theatre’s artistic director, actress Courtenay Dobbie, comes to assist them next week. “The O-Zone has hired her as a theatre
consultant,” said Bob. “We’re excited to see where she can take our play.” Rabbit Hole starts nine months after its lead characters, Becca and Howie (played by Kelowna’s Zyan Panagopoulos), lose their four-year-old son, Danny, in a car accident. “Their marriage is strained and they are barely holding it together,” said Bob whose lead actress, Burnett, has to carry a heavy part of the load. “My Becca is a very controlled person, in that if she falls apart, she will never put the pieces back together, so she tries to control and excel at something.” In this case, she becomes like Brie of Desperate Housewives fame, and dives into being a gourmet baker. “She has had to deal with a lot. She is overloaded, physically and mentally, but is carrying on,” said Bob. Howie, in the meantime, is still in mourning. Every night he heads up to Danny’s bedroom, which is still in the same state as it was before he died, to play a video tape of his son
(whose voice is played by Maia Nunn) playing with the family dog. “Howie is a gentle spirit and his son is still in his world,” said Bob, who found Panagopoulos after hearing him speak when Powerhouse was tearing down the set for their last play, Lend Me a Tenor. “I heard his voice in the auditorium, and asked him to read for me. He turned out to be a lovely character.” Just as important are the back stories of all the characters, including Becca’s hard drinking mom Nat (played by Joanne Feenstra, known for her work with Armstrong’s Asparagus Theatre) and Becca’s younger sister, feisty Izzy (played by newcomer to the stage, 18-year-old Becky Turner of Kelowna), who have their own issues. Their dialogue, especially Nat’s, give the play a life of its own, including some muchneeded humour, said Bob. “At one point, Becca slaps a woman in the supermarket, and Izzy is like ‘way to go, Becca!’ They have an interesting dynamic. “Nat also had a son named Arthur who died of a heroin overdose when he was 30. Nat often tries to comfort Becca by telling her she knows how it feels to lose a child.” This as you can imagine doesn’t go down well, but reconciliation does come between mom and daughter towards the end of the play, added Bob. Then there’s Jason (Clarence Fulton Secondary student Ross Freeman-Marsh, last seen in Powerhouse’s Grease), the 16-year-old boy who is the driver of the car that kills Danny when he swerves to miss hitting the family’s dog. “He’s a bit of a nerdy kid. He comes to Becca after to say he may have been going too fast,” said Bob. “Becca’s curious about Jason, and she thinks about what could have been: He’s graduating and embarking on things that Danny will never have. They have an interesting conversation.” Just as important to the action on stage, is what’s going on behind the scenes. Set designer Chris Bayne has created a bare bones set, with the frame of room, hollow inside. “I wanted it to look like you were looking in the window of a house, observing this family,” said Bob. “The house reflects the insides, the guts.” Rabbit Hole runs at the Powerhouse Theatre April 20 to 23 and April 26 to 30 at 8 p.m. with a matinee April 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller box office, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. Warning: this play contains sensitive material for an adult audience and some strong language.
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Vernon Community Singers present
“CLASSIC to COUNTRY COUNTRY”” Spring Concert Friday, April 15 — 7 pm Saturday, April 16 — 2 pm at
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Leslie Alexander (left) and Jenny Allen return to the Okanagan after last year’s Love ‘em and Leave ‘em tour, and will be at Lorenzo’s Café in Ashton Creek Saturday.
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After test-driving their new songs across western Canada, including a stop in the North Okanagan, on last year’s Love ‘em and Leave ‘em tour, Jenny Allen and Leslie Alexander are at it again. About to hit the stage at Lorenzo’s Café in the wilds of Ashton Creek, both women are also releasing new solo CDs, each produced by John Ellis, who has worked with the Be Good Tanyas, Jane Siberry, and last year won producer of the year at the B.C. Interior Music Awards for his work with Barney Bentall. Alexander and Allen first joined forces when the pair found themselves on stage singing with Jane Siberry on her famous encore, Calling
All Angels. Now sharing vocals, multiple instruments, and much in common, the women agree that their set list, which they say “exchanged like a salty heart-to-heart over a load of laundry,” contains their most personal songs yet.
Culled from their new records, the women cover everything from old times to fresh starts with the razor-sharp songwriting and powerhouse performances their fans have come to expect. Alexander and Allen may not believe in talking dirty, but their on-stage chemistry has been known to bubble over into sheer soap opera on occasion. Featuring harmony vocals, guitars, wash-
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board, harmonica and other assorted instruments, from flat-out folk, rock ‘n’ roll to more intimate fare, Allen and Alexander are coming clean to town near you. They will be at Lorenzo’s 901 Enderby Mabel Lake Rd. east of Enderby, Saturday, April 16 at 8:30 p.m. Call 250-838-6700 for reservations.
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Arts Writers’ festival gears up for exciting year SALMON ARM –– This year’s Shuswap Writers’ Festival, May 27 to 29, has something to offer everyone, readers, writers and storytellers of all ages. Children and young adults will have a presence at the festival with the presentation of awards to winners of the KidsWrite writing contest, along with readings of their work by the young prize-winners. “This year’s list of award-winning presenters includes writers of every style ranging from Annabel Lyon to Evelyn Lau to
William Deverell and a variety of workshops, including two intensive three-hour sessions with Michael Slade and Angie Abdou respectively,” said Sarah Weaver, president of the Shuswap Association of Writers. The festival also features a special coffee house with author readings, a storytellers’ party, as well as mentoring sessions with authors called “blue pencil” sessions and author book sales tables. Visitors can choose to attend the full festival, starting Friday night and concluding
Locals chosen for workshop SUMMERLAND — North Okanagan/Shuswap songwriters Randy Murray (Armstrong), Miranda McLaws (Salmon Arm), Lloyd Solomon (Vernon) and Carolyn Anele (Winfield) have all been selected to participate in the 16th annual songwriters’ workshop with Bill Henderson and Roy Forbes. The group joins fellow songwriters from across western Canada to participate at the annual event held at the George Ryga Centre in Summerland. Renowned as the lead guitarist/vocalist for his band Chilliwack, Henderson, and Forbes (aka BIM) will also perform their rare duo con-
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Brenda Arter-Vanderburg’s new business has changed her life in more ways than one. Arter-Vanderburg, who owns Mystic Aqua Massage with her husband Chris, was in a car accident that left her with chronic neck and shoulder pain, and now her lower vertebrae are fusing together and she also has fibromyalgia. As a result, she relied on pain medication to combat the pain. She first happened across aqua massage while on holiday in Las Vegas. She was walking by a booth just as a little boy was getting a massage, and she was intrigued. “He was having such a good time I decided to try it. It’s probably one of the best massages I’ve had, and I’ve had hot stone, relaxation, deep tissue...” After that, the Arter-Vanderburgs began by operating a bed in the Village Green Centre last October, and have since moved into a building on 43rd Street where they now have two beds. They also have an ionized water station and other therapeutic products. Arter-Vanderburg says the initial feedback has been encouraging. “When I was in the mall I had massage therapists go through and they really like it. I had a chiropractor go through and he really liked it,” she said. “I spend a lot of time in that bed and it helps. I don’t take the Tylenol 3 or all the other medication I was on anymore. I use all my natural products,” said Arter-Vanderburg. The actual massage bed resembles a tanning bed. Each one contains 32 pulsing water jets that cover the back and sides and are able to move up the length of the body, from the feet up to the neck. Clients can use a remote to control pressure levels, massage area and choice of music. “You have complete control of your own massage,” said Arter-Vanderburg, noting 20 minutes in an aqua massage bed is roughly equal to a standard one-hour massage. “You don’t have to get undressed, you don’t have to use oils, you don’t have anyone talking to you. It’s just you listening to relaxation music.” While it is possible to wear protective covering on sensitive areas to receive a frontal massage, Arter-Vanderburg says most of her customers usually suffer from back, neck and shoulder pain. She also realizes that in certain situations, a massage therapist might be the better option. “If you need very specific work on your neck, you should
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Sue Beugeling (right) enjoys a session at Mystic Aqua Massage while owner Brenda Arter-Vanderburg enters the machine settings. still go (to a massage therapist). If you’ve got knots or stress or tension in your back, this will do it just as well.” However, compared to massage therapy, which can run upwards of $80 per hour, Arter-Vanderburg says aqua massage is a cost-effective alternative. Customers can buy gift cards, package minutes or, when available, monthly memberships. The Arter-Vanderburgs also plan on bringing aqua mas-
sage to the oil fields in Fort McMurray where they will operate under the company name Body Shield Services Inc. They already have three beds on order and hope to be right in the work camps by May. Arter-Vanderburg says if there is anyone who will appreciate a nice massage, it is a worker on the oil patch. “They’re working seven days a week, they’re working in minus-50 degree weather up there.”
HSBC Canada establishes entrance award for Okanagan College Morning Star Staff
The Okanagan College Foundation has received a $30,000 donation from HSBC Bank Canada to establish an entrance award in business administration. One award will be granted annually to a first-year student at Okanagan College enrolled in the faculty of business administration. Award recipients must demonstrate
academic achievement, financial need and community service. “Corporate and community support helps ensure that students who can benefit from post-secondary education get the chance,” said Jim Hamilton, Okanagan College president and a director with the foundation. “HSBC Bank Canada understands and has been a strong supporter
of our business program. As I express our appreciation, I’m doing so on behalf of a group of students who will benefit in the years ahead.” Added Sandra Stuart, HSBC Canada’s chief operating officer: “HSBC Bank Canada has a long-standing commitment to education, one of the main focuses of our charitable giving, and we are delighted
to have established this award at Okanagan College.” The Okanagan College School of Business offers a two-year diploma program and a four-year bachelor’s degree. Both offer specialty options in accounting, financial services, general studies, hospitality management, human resources management, management and marketing.
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Understanding exempt securities
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ne phrase that might describe the past five years for large segments of the investing public could be the opening line of Dickens’ 1859 classic, A Tale of Two Cities…“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” With this year’s RSP season now in the rear view mirror, many investors have recently had a chance to review their current holdings to evaluate just how well their investments have done, and determine which of the two camps they fall into. Since March 2009, the broader markets themselves have been, all things considered, relatively well behaved. Despite the short term gains of the past 24 months however, a closer look at the longer term ramifications of not one, but two major recessions over the past decade (the dot-com crash of 2001-02 and the financial crisis of 2008) paints a more sobering picture. Between 2000 and 2010, for example, indices like the Dow Jones Industrial in the U.S. posted an overall return for the period of only 0.0069 per cent. Other global markets including Canada’s TSX Composite Index, unfortunately, didn’t fair much better. Is it any wonder then that a growing number of investors are now skeptical, if not
outright cynical, of the traditional investment establishment? If you happen to find yourself falling into this disgruntled investor category based on the lackluster performance and volatility of your stock, bond and mutual fund portfolio, you’re certainly not alone. A growing number of investors who have become frustrated and discouraged are now turning to nontraditional investments referred to as exempt securities as the answer. With everything from exotic hedge funds to complex derivative products including futures and options, there’s never been a shortage of speculative investments to choose from for those individuals aggressive or sophisticated enough to venture into such waters. But what about the more conservative investor? Are the bigger returns only attainable by those willing to risk it all using complex products or risky strategies? Not necessarily. As real-estate based investments including mortgage investment corps (MIC), pooled funds or private realestate investment trusts (REIT) have become more popular, some
would argue the industry offers many legitimate alternatives worth considering – even for those who might categorize themselves as more cautious investors. Without much fanfare, many of these strategies have quietly posted impressive long-term performance track records. As a result, many Uriah Kane are gaining in popularity having successfully delivered consistent and stable returns, higher yields, and regular cash flow – regardless of whether the capital markets where going up or down. In an effort to protect the investing public, Provincial Securities Commissions have introduced extensive legislation in recent years to better regulate, monitor, and oversee those issuers manufacturing, soliciting and/ or distributing exempt securities. Before investing in any exempt market product, be sure to consult with an advisor registered with an exempt market dealer and consider the following: Thoroughly review the investment’s offering memorandum (OM). An executive summary document outlining the basic rules
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of engagement the fund and its managers must follow. Familiarize yourself with the investment’s management fees and redemption charges. Most exempt securities are subject to resale restrictions. This means you may not be able to sell them for a certain period of time. Even if no resale restrictions apply, there might not be a market for the securities you purchased, either because you would not be able to find any purchasers or they may not qualify to purchase the securities. Some exempt securities are not liquid.
Liquidity means that you can sell an investment in a short period of time and turn it into cash. Some exempt securities, therefore, may require longer periods to redeem. If you buy an exempt security, you may not have the same statutory rights of rescission and damages as you do under a prospectus offering. It should be stated that this approach to wealth accumulation is not for everyone. Using an independent broker – who represents multiple strategies and perspectives – is recommended to determine suitability and ensure
investment objectives are first and foremost considered, long before product recommendations are offered. Like any prudent investor, be sure to conduct your own due diligence to further increase the likelihood the investment you’re considering lives up to another of Dickens’ later novels fittingly titled Great Expectations. Uriah Kane is president and CEO of Lakefront Capital Management, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Vernon, and branch manager and dealing representative specializing in exempt securities for
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In the ring African style CHRIS MCBEATH Special To The Morning Star
GAMBIA - It was a Coca Cola umbrella that first caught my eye. It seemed somewhat incongruous, flailing around in the middle of traditional Africa ... rather like the opening scene from the movie The Gods Must Be Crazy. For a moment, I mused if the parent company was taking a stranger-than-fiction moment and propelling it into a larger-than-life television commercial until a sharp, shrill whistle jarred me to reality. In Gambia, wrestling is serious business. It’s the country’s national sport and, deep seated within its culture, wrestling is a source of community honor, personal pride and cold, hard cash. To be a Gambian wrestler is akin to playing in the National Football League and this, the weekly championships at Serrekunda, are like the regional finals! Candidates, the best of their village, come from all over the countryside and when they reach Serrekunda, Mandinka is pitched against Fula, Jola against Wolof, Serahuli and others. The competition is fierce and while wrestlers in the preliminary rounds look as if they’ve had too much Yamba (local palm wine) the night before, the action soon takes on a life of its own. Superstition also plays a big role in traditional wresCHRIS MCBEATH PHOTO tling and most fighters enlist Wrestling is extremely popular in Gambia and wrestlers are treated like celebrities. the help of the Marabout, a medicine man, and wear small they hold various protective Like their North American Gambians must be as skilled amulets and shells in the belief and strengthening taboos. counterparts, these young at bringing their opponent to the ground as they are as posturing their “in your face” egos around the arena. Sound familiar? However, unlike All Star Wrestlers, these village warriors wrestle each other in a sand pit arena, the rules are minimal — no fancy handlocks or technical throws - just get him down, and candidates must be extraordinarily adept at strutting, dancing, sparring and bragging any challengers into action. To wrestle and win is to make money, so pity the sixfoot-tall, 350-pound champion who cannot find a challenger for the night. CHRIS MCBEATH PHOTO
Two young men try to dominate over each other during a wrestling match in Serrekunda.
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Sport key to culture Continued from previous page And they don’t do it alone. Every one of the 50 or so athletes is accompanied by an enthusiastic band of noisy followers. Beating drums and blowing whistles, these groupies trail their heroes in a discordant chorus and when their man wins the entire troupe does a victory lap of the arena, holding out cache bags into which appreciative spectators throw Delasi coins. With up to 20 matches being wrestled simultaneously, it’s easy to lose track of who’s on parade, who’s touting for a challenger or who’s wrestling who. Heads are locked into shoulders, hands grasp frantically for any advantage and feet look as if they’re dancing on hot coals, kicking up clouds of sand until there’s an eye level haze around each tussle. And above it all, a red and white umbrella, attached to a soda-filled cart, wobbles its way through the crowds -— one cultural icon trespassing upon another. By the time the final championships arrive, the feverish atmosphere has given way to hushed expectation. Side bets are heavy and spectators are at the edge of their seats which seats, by the by, found their way into the stadium thanks to NASA. Yet another anomaly. Gambia’s strategic geography made it one of the Space Shuttle’s back up landing sites and Uncle Sam was quick to replace the Airforce inspired K-fields — metal flats used as rough-and-ready runways — with tarmac. It’s virtually the only paved road to be found in the country and today, those metal flats are landing strips of a different nature with their chain links sinking an impression into every derriere. But, for 10 Delasi entrance fee, no-one
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ave you been to many people who feel a doctor recent- frustrated by this new ly? Certainly is standard. There are media different experience compared to even 20 cal offices that rigidly adhere to this, even years ago. I remember that as a encouraging another appointment if patients child, the doctor came have more to the house than one when I was issue. sick. Also, They came there are with their little out-ofblack bag full pocket-costs of wonderfully now too. magical elixirs If you and things with need a note, which to poke, prod and peer Carole Fawcett or forms filled out at you. when you visit the docYou got to lie in tor, you will have to pay your own bed whilst extra, (anywhere from feeling foul. $10 for a prescription Now you can be pad scribble to $65 and feeling near death and you have to get yourself more for many forms). I’m told that some to the doctor. That’s of the forms for disif you can get in to see ability can be up to 23 your doctor, while you pages in length. are sick, providing you Bureaucracy reigns even have one. supreme in the land of The next challenge low-income courtesy of is telling them how our provincial governyou feel and getting ment. a response within the Form filling is a ten-minute-and-onlytime stealing activity, one-complaint-rule. taking time away from Now if you don’t know what I’m talking about, hands-on patient care, which could be a probconsider yourself to be lem in a busy practice. unusual. I’m one of the lucky It seems to be an inapones and never feel this propriate use of a physician’s time. pressure with my docWe have trained tor, but I am aware of
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professionals that could help to ease the demand on a physician in the form of nurse practitioners. They are an underused resource. If we trained and used more NPs, it would have a ripple effect and everyone would benefit. It would certainly lighten the load in a busy practice allowing for less rushed interactions with patients. Our current health care seems to have been forced, at times, to be more about business and convenience than ‘caring’. We have lost the most valuable asset we have and that is time. People who are unwell need to feel that they are being heard, as opposed to being ‘herded.’ Time spent with another person is never time wasted. So Boomers, it might behoove us to start making some noise that will bring about change. We’ve done it before and we can do it again. It will only get worse if we remain passive and do not speak up. I don’t know how
DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM OPEN BURNING Spring 2011 FOR: Land owners with parcels of 2 hectares (4.94 acres) or larger Spring Burning Permits are now available at: Coldstream Municipal Of¿ce – 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, B.C. Phone: 250-550-1510 PLEASE NOTE: If you have a spring 2011 Burning Permit, you will NOT be eligible for a fall permit. Open Burning dates and restrictions: • Friday, April 15th to Saturday, April 30th, 2011 • Must have an approved Burning Permit • The “venting index” must be 55 or higher (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/venting/venting.html for daily update or phone 250-470-5155) • NO BURNING AFTER APRIL 30TH, 2011 You MAY burn • Prunings • Garden refuse you can’t compost You MAY NOT burn • Grass, leaves • Unseasoned “green wood” • Other prohibited materials Fall 2011 burning dates will be decided by Council in September, 2011
you feel, but I do not want to be a fiveminute patient, just as I believe that health care workers do not want to feel rushed in their ability to provide quality care for their patients.
People who choose this type of work are people who care about others and want to be actively involved in helping their patients to achieve wellness. Turn on your computer, use Facebook
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With another earthquake in Japan in the headlines Thursday, B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forest industry is offering whatever assistance it can, says the president of the Council of Forest Industries. John Allan says representatives from the Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forestry industry have been meeting with the Japanese to see what is needed to help people establish some normalcy in the ongoing disaster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our focus in Japan is to be John Allan of assistance,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be seen to be salivating at the mouth as this is a market opportunity. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not appropriate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are offering our hand out to Japan to say tell us what you need.â&#x20AC;? The countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders have already set a goal of constructing 30,000 housing units before the end of May to help replace homes for those displaced by the tsunami, but Allan presented the project more as the tip of the iceberg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My sense would be that this is a small percentage of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re actually going to need, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wondering if they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to need something more like 100,000 units,â&#x20AC;? he said. Japan is a key lumber market for Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industry as the country traditionally builds with wood and was already facing a rapidly aging population in need of new buildings, like retirement homes, to meet a new need. It has also been a key market for pine beetle wood and the Interior of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industry players are facing a major legal battle over the pricing of this new commodity.
Arbitration with the United States on pricing of the wood under the Softwood Lumber Agreement begins next week and is expected to be a major showdown, Allan indicated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The U.S. Trade Representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, after lots of political lobbying by the lumber lobby in Washington, D.C., which is one of the best political lobby groups Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen in action â&#x20AC;&#x201D; very focused, very political â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are claiming that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something wrong with the way we price grade four timber,â&#x20AC;? he said. Allan noted that grade four is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assigned to beetle timber. The beetle wood is very difficult to cut and has been priced lower to encourage sales, angering American lumber producers. The London Court of International Arbitration will see three European lawyers hear the beginnings of the case Monday in Washington, D.C., who will set the pace moving forward.
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COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM REQUEST TO FILL POSITION The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill one (1) community at large position on the Communities in Bloom Committee. The Committee’s purpose is to assist with creating the Community Profile to be submitted as part of the Communities in Bloom competition, to liaise with volunteers involved in the Communities in Bloom projects, to assist in the organization of the Communities in Bloom Judges’ Tour and to raise community awareness of and encourage participation in the Communities in Bloom. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or visit our website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2011.
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This program is funded by residential garbage customers and is provided on the same day and location as regular garbage pickup. Missed piles not reported to The City of Vernon within 24 hours after the second week will not be picked up. As the service provides only 10 minutes maximum chipping per customer each week, please observe the following: * Do not pile with neighbour’s prunings * Do not tie with wire * No roots or dirt in pile * Pile thorns separately * No branches or tree trunks more than 4” in diameter *Stack all prunings with butt ends facing street or lane.
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Tangled piles or excessive volumes may result in material left behind, therefore property owners can hire a chipper or haul to the landfill. Customers using bin service must make their own arrangements to dispose of prunings. The Greater Vernon Recycling & Disposal Facility (Sanitary Landfill) is located 6 km south of Vernon off Hwy 97 (120 Birnie Road). Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday and from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Saturday & Sunday. Tipping fees will be waived for all residential yard and garden waste, including prunings (less than 20 cm in diameter), from March 15 to April 30, 2011. Please call the Regional District of North Okanagan for Recycling and Disposal Facility information at 250-550-3700.
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One Week Program - May 2-6, 2011 Aldon Waste Systems Ltd. will provide curbside collection of leaves and garden refuse in clear plastic bags on your regular garbage collection day. City of Vernon residents may put out unlimited number of clear bags by 7:10 a.m. at the same location as your garbage collection pickup.
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All coloured bags will be considered as household garbage that is limited to the usual two bags or container quota. Please do not rake leaves onto the street that will block storm drains and jam the street sweeper. SPRING LEAF EXCHANGE - PICKUP In an effort to encourage recycling and composting, residents are encouraged to put bags of leaves out a week earlier than the dates above for others to pick up for garden compost.
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Coleman may remove old Hydro dams TOM FLETCHER
Vancouver Island are being studied to deterEnergy Minister Rich mine if they can be Coleman is exploring decommissioned, said options to rein in BC Coleman. Hydro rate increases, The 80-year-old including the Ruskin Dam possibility of is slated for decommissionan almost ing two of its complete old dams that reconstrucneed costly tion to make reconstruction it earthto withstand an quake safe. earthquake. BC Hydro Rich Coleman Ruskin Dam estimates in the Fraser the project Valley and the would take John Hart Dam on six years and cost as Black Press
much as $850 million, to preserve a dam and upgrade a powerhouse to supply about 33,000 homes. Coleman said he has sent BC Hydro “back to the drawing board” on Ruskin, after receiving assurances that it is technically possible to lower the level of Hayward Lake over time and decommission the dam. Coleman announced a review of BC Hydro’s upgrade plans Thursday that are projected to
push electricity rates up by as much as 50 per cent in the next five years. BC Hydro is scheduled to start a $930 million project to install new digital “smart meters” in homes and businesses all over the province this summer. It is also in the midst of a major overhaul of its dam and transmission system, and is under instructions from the B.C. government to add new capacity and achieve energy self-suf-
ficiency. Coleman said the smart meter program is well advanced, and the savings BC Hydro expects from a “smart grid” will pay for the
upgrade, so scrapping or delaying that would not give relief from rate increases. Projects to add turbines to the Mica and Revelstoke dams are also well along
and provide needed capacity, he said. Coleman has instructed the review panel to report back on options by the end of June.
Simons abandons leadership bid TOM FLETCHER Black Press
With just over a week to go before B.C. NDP members pick a new leader, Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons has dropped out. Simons announced his decision Thursday and said he is supporting Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan. Simons has trailed front-runners Mike Farnworth, Adrian Dix and Horgan in recent polls, and has even polled behind marijuana activist Dana Larsen, the only nonMLA in the contest. Simons “I spoke to Mike and Dana last night, and to Adrian this morning,” Simons said Thursday. “All the candidates are my friends, and that’s not going to change. But I think John Horgan will surprise and impress a lot of people, as he has impressed me.” The NDP holds a province-wide vote of members that concludes April 17 with a conventionstyle event at the Vancouver convention centre. After advance polls for the phone and Internet
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Gurbakhash Aujula (left) and Charanjeet Dhillon, representing the North Okanagan Sikh Community, present $10,051 to Dalvir Nahal, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation director. The Sikh community has donated more than $30,000 to the VJH Foundation in the past three years.
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As part of National Volunteer Week, the Insurance Corporation of B.C. is thanking Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby volunteers for making the area safer. In these communities, more than 60 volunteers work out of three local community policing offices and police detachments to help deliver road safety programs including Lock Out Auto Crime, Speed Watch and the Auto Recovery Program. “The extraordinary dedication to road safety shown by these volunteers and community policing offices is remarkable and truly appreciated,” said Jon Schubert, ICBC president. “On behalf of all our customers and ICBC employees, thank you!” In 2010, Speed Watch volunteers in Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby contributed approximately 115 hours to help reduce speed-related crashes in their communities. Volunteers use radar and speed-reader boards supplied by ICBC to show drivers how fast they’re actually travelling. Also last year, Lock Out Auto Crime volunteers in the North Okanagan handed out more than 450 notices to drivers to draw attention to the risk of auto theft. Volunteers place notices resembling parking
“On behalf of all our customers and ICBC employees, thank you!” — Jon Schubert tickets on the windshields of vehicles, many with garage door openers or valuables in sight, offering the owners common sense tips for preventing auto theft. These volunteers also operate the Stolen Auto Recovery program in Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby, and in 2010, they scanned nearly 18,000 licence plates to help identify stolen vehicles. “These volunteers work tirelessly,” said Christine Silver, local ICBC road safety coordinator. “Many give up their Friday evenings to go out on a cold, rainy night to try to locate stolen vehicles or spend their afternoon scanning busy parking lots for unsecured vehicles to help protect owners from becoming a victim of auto crime.”
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YOU AND THE LAW FINANCES ARE PUBLIC IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS By Janice Mucalov, LL.B. In divorce proceedings, there is no gener- son who filed the financial information. al right to keep a spouse’s finances private and protected from the public, decided the In this case, the Court of Appeal refused BC Court of Appeal in a recent case. to order an injunction restraining Mrs. M from disclosing the information in the As part of a court application to reduce Form 89 Mr. M had yet to file. his family support obligations, Mr M had filed affidavits giving details of his finan- The confidentiality rule “identifies with cial situation. His ex-wife passed along some specificity the material to which edited copies of those affidavits to a for- confidentiality applies,” said Justice Chimer business associate of Mr. M’s who asson. “It is an exception to the general was involved in a bitter dispute with Mr. open court policy of the law. I would not M and had publicly accused him of mis- stretch the plain meaning of the words in conduct. She hoped the associate could the rule to include an affidavit that prohelp her figure out Mr M’s income. Mr. vides an overall picture of the deponent’s M didn’t want to file a Form 89 financial financial circumstances.” Further, there statement, as required under the Child was “insufficient evidence to support a Support Guidelines, because finding” that Mrs. M was he was afraid that potential likely to break the confiemployers in the economic dentiality rules, added the downturn wouldn’t hire him court. if they knew of his true financial picture. As well, the court commented on Mr. M’s claim that dis“It is clear that an open court closure of his financial inforis the policy of the law,” wrote mation would prejudice his Justice Chiasson on behalf of chances of obtaining work. the BC Court of Appeal. “In It didn’t agree that this claim matrimonial proceedings, as was “sufficient to establish in other court proceedings, hardship” under the rules public access is the norm.” justify the sealing of his Nick Vlahos and financial documents. However, in recognition of the “sensitivities of matrimonial proceed- If you wish for more privacy in your diings,” the court noted that there are rules vorce or family court matter, initials may which limit that access. Not everyone can be used instead of full names in the court search a divorce or family law court file – pleadings and judgment. The most comonly the spouses, their lawyers and people mon way to do this is if both spouses authorized by them. agree to substitute initials for their names. The style of cause (i.e., Name vs Name) Also, anyone who has access to the Form can then be amended. If you don’t agree, 89 must keep the information confidential the spouse wanting the case to be anonyand not disclose it to others except for the mous can apply to the court to have inipurposes of valuing an asset, determin- tials used. But the court must be satisfied ing the spouse’s income or introducing that the spouse’s interest in privacy outevidence in court. And the court can order weighs the public’s right to an open court that the Form 89 and applicable income system. documents be sealed or closed if public disclosure would be a hardship on the per-
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Vernon’s M&M Meat Shops will join more than 465 of its sister stores across Canada May 7 as they fire up the fight against Crohn’s disease. The 23rd annual M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day benefitting the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) goes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 7. Staff and volunteers will be serving up hamburgers and hot dogs from coast to coast to meet the 23rd anniversary Charity BBQ Day fundraising goal of $1.6 million. Supporters will receive a hamburger or hot dog, a drink and a bag of chips for a minimum donation of $2.50. For an additional $2, supporters can cool down with an M&M Meat Shops Strawberry Shortcake Bar and proceeds will be donated to CCFC. “The commitment of our franchisees and volunteers in communities from coast-to-coast is phenomenal and we thank everyone for their dedication,” said Mac Voisin, M&M Meat Shops founder. “Our goal is to help find a cure so that our event can become an annual celebration of the cure for inflammatory bowel disorder (ID).” All food and time is
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Howard Nixon Horning was born on December 28th, 1928 in Smithers, B.C. and passed away suddenly on April 3rd, 2011 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 82 years. Howard will be remembered by his loving companion, Hannah Felker; two sons, Don (Rodicel) Horning and Richard (Elaine) Horning of Kamloops, B.C.; seven grandchildren, Brendon, Britany, Telena, Bev, Kim, Brady and Bill; ¿ve brothers, Raymond, Fred, Alfred, Rusty and David; one sister, Debbie Joseph; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert and Nixon; two brothers, Keith and Doug; two sisters, Thelma and Ielia; and his parents, Earl & Audrey. Howard grew up in Burns Lake, B.C. and later moved to Kamloops with his wife Mary and their four sons where he started his own percussion drilling company. After retiring he moved to Vernon where he met his companion, Hannah and here they enjoyed dancing, camping and gardening together. The Funeral Service will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. with Mr. Brian Jackson of¿ciating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Howard to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9M9. 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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SCHULTZ, Benjamin Harold It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Benjamin Harold Schultz on April 1, 2011 in Armstrong, 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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In Memoriam
Ryan Sjoblom (Brewer - Brown)
June 2, 1981 - April 11, 2008
Funeral Planning Seminar
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 meant to lose you Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday. It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away.
Thursday, May 5, 2:00 PM Pleasant Valley Tea Room 4303 Pleasant Valley Road No Charge - Light Lunch TOPIC INCLUDE • Options • Cemetery • Process • Cremation • Costs • CPP • Estate Planning • Monuments • Q&A * • Long Term Care • * • Facilities • Insurance Presented by:
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Love you always, Mom, Rick, Peter, Brittany, Sondra, Tara, Joe & all your family and grandparents
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RAWSON With sadness, we announce the passing of Ernie Rawson on April 6th, 2011 in Vernon, BC at the age of 93 years. Ernie was predeceased by his Àrst wife, Doreen, of Àfty years. He will be missed by his wife, Imogene, of ten years; his two daughters, Donna (Bill) Scott, and Bev (David) Roy; four grandchildren: Trudy, Linda (Gerald), Gordon (Lisa), and Stewart; Imogene’s son, Rick (Janis), and grandchildren: Tara, Britteny, Sondra, and Joe; two sisters, Marg McGee of Vernon and Dorothy Norris of Victoria; many nieces, nephews and their families. Ernie was a wonderful father and an accomplished man who exceeded at anything he did. A celebration of Ernie’s life will be held on Tuesday, at 2:00 p.m. on April 12th, 2011 at Trinity United Church. A reception will follow in the church hall. A special thank you to all the staff at Creekside Landing for their warmth and excellent care. In lieu of Áowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Ernie may do so to their charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
Thank you! Margaret Ellen Kirk
nee Findlater Thank you, In the loss of our dear mother Margaret Ellen Kirk, we would like to thank everyone for flowers, cards, food, loving support. Your kindness helped to make our days more comforting. Special thanks to Bari Castle for your spiritual support and friendship; Dr. Viljoen, Dr. McClellan, Dr. Kutsche and the nursing staff at VJH for your bedside manner and medical guidance; Armstrong Lions and United Church Women for all your work; Personal Alternatives staff for your professionalism; and Wayne Kyle for your dedication and generous spirit. Sincerely, Kirk family
Thank You for attending
Jake Reimer’s Celebration of Life
It was wonderful that so many of Jake’s friends and relatives attended his Celebration of Life. It was lovely seeing and talking to everyone. We hope that at least one of us talked personally to everyone who attended the party.
Thank you very much.
Eleanor, Stew, Elaine, Rob, Jackie and Geri
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REARDON Douglas Reardon lost his courageous battle with cancer on April 6th, 2011 at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat of Vernon; one son, Shawn of Vernon; one daughter, Tina (Randy) LeGresley, of Montreal, Quebec; one grandson, Riley LeGresley; three brothers: Robert (Hilary) of Guelph, Ontario, Kenneth of Montreal, Quebec, and Dennis of Vernon; one sister, Joyce Lowson of Vernon, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Cremation. A private family service was held. In lieu of Áowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Douglas may do so to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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Alexander “Alex” Kantymir It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander “Alex” Kantymir on November 23, 2010 in Armstrong BC at 82 years of age. He will continue to be missed dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held at Vernon Full Gospel Church (5871 Okanagan Landing Road) on Saturday April 16, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Those who wish to do so may make a memorial donation in Alex’s name to Pleasant Valley Manor (3800 Patten Drive, Armstrong BC V0E 1B2). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866
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HARBOTTLE, Jean HARBOTTLE, Jean passed into the arms of Jesus on April 2, 2011 in Vernon at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her first husband Tom Connolly, second husband Francis (Bud) Harbottle. Survived by her sister Dorothy as well as several nieces and nephews. No services by request. In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army or Cittteraid. Jeanne grew up in San Francisco and met her first husband Tom and travelled with him to Ross River, Yukon where they operated a trap line and ran a big game guided hunting. She then moved on to Whitehorse where she met and married Bud. Jeanne was active in the Yukon Archives where you can find stories written by both Jeanne and Bud. She was also the author of “Women in the Bush” which related some of her own experiences. Jeanne was an extensive traveler and finally settled in the Okanagan. She was a force to be reckoned with and will be deeply missed by all. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted to FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES, Kelowna, B.C. 250762-2299.
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HOUSEMATE I am a 57 year old man with an intellectual disorder who lives in my home. I am visually impaired and need the use of a wheelchair. I live in a quiet neighbourhood with a large fenced back yard. I enjoy going for walks with someone’s assistance, Viper hockey games, musical events and visiting. I am looking for someone to share my home and life with me. I have a lift which will be used to assist me getting into bed and have day supports. In return for your help and assistance I can allow you to live rent free but contribute to our food expenses.
SALES PROFESSIONAL WANTED Have you been looking for a great sales position? Jacuzzi Premium Hot Tubs in Vernon is looking for people with passion and pride! We are dedicated to transforming the well-being of our customers through state of the art innovations in hydrotherapy, far-infrared technology, industry leading craftsmanship and excellent customer service. If you share our dedication and are driven for success, this is the right career for you! You’d describe yourself as detail oriented, thoughtful and capable of achieving consistent results. Proven sales experience counts, but most of all you’ve got to have passion, responsibility and pride in what you do. So, if this sounds like the position for you, drop off your resume and references at 4511 27th St Vernon or email to sales@premiumhottubs.ca
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250-542-3980 LOST: #1141 - “Dash” - Black, some white on chest, sht. hair, young sp. female. Wisbey Dr., nr. Aberdeen Rd., Coldstream. Reward. #1144 - “Makavelli” - Black, sht. hair, med. size, young male. Val Marie Trailer Park, Shuswap Ave., Lumby. Reward. #1146 - “Gaffer” - Beige/pale orange, orange ears & tail, blue eyes, sht. hair, n. male, tattoo. 28th St., nr. Seaton High School. Reward. FOUND: #1143 - Black, white bib/paws/ back legs/tum., sht. hair, young male. 31st St., Mission Hill area. March 23/11. #1145 - White with black & orange patches on back, med. hair, fluffy tail, young female. East Vernon Rd. (South end). March 27/11. #1148 - Grey tabby (black stripes), white chin/bib/paws/tum., sht. hair, sp.female. Found Otter Lake Rd., across from Otter Lake Park, Armstrong, in March/11. Has tattoo, cannot trace owner. Was adopted from Petland in 2007.
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MISSING in hospital area, small white short haired cat. Spayed, tattooed. Phone 250-549-2989 or 250-542-4565 Lost near or in casino - short very fine gold chain, with small round colourful pendant. (250)542-8998 X- Country Skiers. Did you ski on April 3, 2011 at Sovereign? Do you own a pair of SALOMON Elite 6 Grip 182 and Exel poles 130 cm? If the answer is yes you have my skis and I have yours. Call me Judy (250) 832-1015
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Employment Farm Workers SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd req’s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking & packing and general farm work. 4 people req’d for May 1, 30 req’d for June 30. 40hrs/wk minimum. $9.28/hr. Email applications to suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872
Forestry REQUIRED. Brush pullers, chainsaw & brush saw exp., valid Class 5 drivers license req’d. FT work. Fax resume to 250-762-3667 attn Larry
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Dr. Dale Henry is looking for an experienced CDA. Prostho module an asset. Hours are Tuesday Wednesday - Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Resumes can be dropped off at …
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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens, Estate Administrator (28 years experience) at 250-503-5300 today, To set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9A2
DINING ROOM PERSONNEL Canterbury Court Seniors Residence has positions available for a part-time server and food runner. Bring resume to Canterbury Court, 3011 Gateby Place, Vernon, B.C. between 9 am and 5 pm Monday - Friday or email to info@canterburycourt.ca
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Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society is accepting applications for two Summer Student positions: #1: SUMMER STUDENT PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT The selected student will assist with the creation of promotion materials for the Society’s 2011/2012 presentation season. Some Fields of Study related to this job include (but not inclusive): Graphic Design, Visual Arts, and Journalism. #2: SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT The selected student will assist with the implementation of summer programs at the Centre as well as assisting our Technical Director with summer equipment and theatre maintenance. Interested applicants should visit our website for more information on these positions and how to apply. www.ticketseller.ca/employment
Great West Equipment, based in Vernon, is a heavy machinery dealer and seeks a salesperson to work out of the Vernon Branch. The successful applicant will require extensive organizaƟonal and computer skills. They will also need to be a self starter with an ability to build strong sales relaƟonships with an emphasis on solving their customers’ requirements. Apply in conĮdence by email or fax only. bhaworth@gwequipment.com or fax 250-549-3397
PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR Kal Tire is Canada’s largest independent tire dealer, with over 220 locations throughout Western Canada, along with a warehousing and distribution network, retreading facilities and mining tire operations. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our Payroll team at our office in Vernon. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals wishing to further their career with the support and assistance of the Kal Tire organization. A detailed job description, list of qualifications along with information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501–48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@kaltire.com by April 18th, 2011.
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St. Andrews United Church in Enderby, BC is accepting bids for a General Contractor to do Renovation work on the building. Deadline for bids April 21, 2011. For more information contact Elaine Nielsen at 250-838-0319.
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Help Wanted Community Living British Columbia [CLBC] is responsible for the on-going planning and delivery of community supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the province. Temporary Analyst position available in the Vernon Quality Service OfďŹ ce. Please see competition #2011.053 posted on our website for details and mention you saw the ad in this paper.
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Chiropractic ofďŹ ce looking for P/T assistant. Must have massage experience. Please drop off resumes to #105 3301 24th Ave, Attn: Tania Delivering RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for the summer months, couples preferred. Call 250-545-3238 Experienced F/T Breakfast Cook required. Please apply between 1-2pm to Diner on Six 2511 Highway 6. F/T ECE Teacher required for preschool position in Vernon. Must be licensed in BC, valid ďŹ rst aid & passed criminal record check, contact in conďŹ dence 250-550-4471 or email appletreechildcare@telus.net GET PAID for Working @ Home. 1-877-737-3438 www. provensolutionsonline.com JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca Memphis Hair Group reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stylist w/clientele, affordable chair rental/lease. Steve 250542-8668, (wk) 250558-6565 Northern Lite Mfg looking for exp. ďŹ berglass person for repairs/processing, resume to: info@northern-lite.com
Looking for mature, well grounded person looking for a permanent part-time professional position within our total wellness detox and weight loss studio. Reception duties, answering phones, booking appointments, product knowledge and sales will be required. Training in all other areas will come with time. Check out our website www.healthyinsights.ca to see what we are all about and if this is really something for you. Please respond in person with resume @ Healthy Insights 3006 30th ave Vernon BC.
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Receptionist required to join our team at North Okanagan Skin & Laser. If you are outgoing, reliable, passionate about skincare and have exceptional customer service skills, please bring your resume to #104, 3307 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC.
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PAULS ORCHARD LTD. General farm labour required in Vernon & Oyama. No experience necessary but must be able to learn quickly. Duties include, but are not restricted to pruning, thinning, & harvesting fruit. June 20-Oct. $9.28/hr. 10hrs/day, 6days/week. 4116 Cascade Dr. Vernon, BC, V1T 9M2. PHP PROGRAMMER position avail immediately at well established web dev ďŹ rm in Kelowna. 4+ yrs exp required. Email info@spincaster.com Pizza cook required immediately, must be 19 years of age or older, weekends & nights. Apply in person #4-100-Kal Lake Rd, Uncle Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s between 11-5pm Mon-Fri. WASH Bay Attendant & some shuttle driving required. Apply in person with resume & drivers abstract to BC Motor Products, 3500 27th St, Vernon, and ask for John. hair and esthetics
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SEASONAL Labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms (Winfield). No exp nec. Must have own transp. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (inc heavy lifting) work in all weather cond. 6-7 days/wk, 10-12 hrs/day begin approx July 1st. Work incl tree planting, pruning & fruit harvesting. Pay $9.28/hr. Apply by fax: 250-766-0813 or email: jobs@coralbeach.ca WE need P/T-F/T Stylist, 5yrs + experience + Clientele, and a Nail Technician. Let’s negotiate. Looking for enthusiasm. Drop off resume at 3413 30th Ave. Vernon.
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Millwork shop in Oyama req’s an exp. sprayer/finisher for ultra high end millwork. Apps must have min 5yrs exp. with polyurethane’s, lacquers and stains. Must be in good physical condition and have good color aptitude. Duties incl. booth and equipment maintenance and coordinating helpers duties. Comp. wages and benefits pkg. Email resume to sawmill@paragonbc.com or fax to: 250-548-3235
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(Part-time – Permanent) The City has an opening for a part-time Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Reporting to the Manager, Bylaw Enforcement, this position performs regulatory, clerical and inspection services in support of bylaws, regulations, and general Division policies and procedures. Rate of pay: $32.80/hr. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 15, 2011. Please quote competition # 27-COV-11
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April 06, 2011 If you would like to offer a few hours of your time to the community, here are some Volunteer Opportunities Organization
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(Full-time – Temporary) May – September 5, 2011
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Key: you and agency will determine time Comments
Senior Support Volunteer
coffee / craft group socialization (Tues.)
Senior Support Volunteer
wellness group (10 wks. twice yearly)
Senior Support Volunteer
one to one support to older adults (regular visits to client’s home)
The City of Vernon has two summer student positions available in the Bylaw Enforcement department.
NOEES- (NO Employment Enhancement Soc.)
Board Members
attend monthly meetings assist with committee tasks
Rate of pay: $15.00 per hour.
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Crisis Line Assistant
offer client support
Good Morning Program
communicate with clients in the morning
Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 18, 2011. Please quote competition # 29-COV-11
AIRPORT SUPERVISOR (Full-time – Permanent) Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, this position oversees Airport business and is responsible for its daily operation on behalf of the City. The Airport Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, and all maintenance requirements of the Airport, consistent with Council goals and objectives, Transport Canada Regulations and all other applicable federal and provincial legislation. Rate of pay: $37.48 per hour. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is April 20, 2011. Please quote competition # 30-COV-11
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
training Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – noon (Apr.5 - May 31) training as above training as above
4 hour shifts 1 shift per week
Help Wanted
Business Cash Advance get up to 250K in working cash against your future credit card and debit sales. Also invoice & purchase order financing. Equipment, inventory & asset base lending. Call 7 days. 250-558-9017. 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 Specialty Business Finance & Business Cash Advance. Call 7 days, 250-558-9017.
Legal Services ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury? MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims! 24hrs.1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation
Countertops CUSTOM ROCK COUNTERS Granite Sale Full Slab Granite Showers, maintenance free. Starting At $2295 GREAT QUALITY & SERVICE Granite Kitchens, 3cm starting at $2495 Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. Free Est. 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, 2392 Dominion Rd., W. Kelowna. (Mon-Fri 8-4), (Sat 10-2). 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.
Help Wanted
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
JOB JAR
KITCHEN PRO DON’T REPLACE, REFACE 778-753-5776 Kitchen cabinets & vanity refacing. Replace doors, update crown, modern hardware, counters, tile splash. Bring your old cabinets up to date at a fraction of the cost. www.kpro.ca
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
No job too small! Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
250-542-8368 (Home)
EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Inside - Out • • • • •
TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS CARPENTRY 16 PLUMBING Years Experience
For Free Estimate Call:
CHRIS - 250-540-0025 References • All Work Guaranteed
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
1-800-88-HANDY
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
HANDYMAN
HANDS Renovations & Repairs
Lonestar Custom Carpentry
HERE!
Journeyman, Licensed, Bonded Framing, Tile, Flooring, Bathroom, Decks, Custom Finishing, Window & Door Installs, Renos and Accenting, etc. Dana Ross 250-308-7540 DIY Consulting and Recommendations
CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
At Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. it is our objective to provide a quality, stress free project. We do all aspects of house construction. From project management of large high end homes, to labor on small renovations. No job is to big or to small!
Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Lawn & Garden Care
TIM 250-307-8772 Quality Work Guaranteed
McLennan • Thompson
Quality construction management...everytime! Contact Info: Ed Hoffort - Owner • Office: 250-549-1175 Fax: 250-549-1175 • Email: ed@khcl.ca • Website: www.khcl.ca
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Kitchens and Baths Holm Renovations Ltd
CONTRACTING
PAT
GREG
549-0784 • 309-2570
You Belong
Kicking Horse Construction Ltd.
RENOVATIONS • FRAMING SIDING • CONCRETE FORMING
BRICK & STONE
X Fine Interior Finishing X Custom Woodwork X Basement suites X Design & Colour Advice Call for a free estimate - Over 30 years experience
Call Errol or Roberta 250-545-3321
Mark of Excellence • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
250-550-7900
LTD.
• Siding • Soffit
DRYWALL DAVIES DRYWALL
• General Carpentry • Aluminum Railings • New & Renovations • Vinyl Decking
Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
Small Stucco Jobs 35 Yrs Exp. Call Mick
250-308-7180 250-545-4587
Insured * References * Guaranteed
C: 250-309-0621 H: 250-838-0449 Fax: 250-838-0459
SPECIALTY TRAILERS 220th 0thh A Anniversary i RENOVATIONS & & ADDITIONS ADDITIONS RENOVATIONS “I Do Not Hesitate To Recommend Dave” “We Wholeheartedly Endorse Dave” “We Recommend Him To You” FREE ESTIMATES • Call Dave
14’ - 7,000 lbs. SPECIALTY TRAILER RENTALS 250-545-3238
250-558-7653 250-558-7653
“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
Home Repairs
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
Dave - (250) 309 0206
250-550-7900
Ask for Early Booking Special HOT • COLD • STEAM • GRAFFITI REMOVAL Ph: 250-308-7940 www.mobilepressurewash.ca
R. I. P. Mudjacking
• Lift sunken sidewalks, slabs, stairs,
pool decks and house foundations • Form and place new sidewalks, patios, driveways
!Free Estimates!
(250) 545-9522 (778) 475-3978
Tazz’s Concrete
“All Your Concrete Needs” Producer of Good Quality Concrete RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Call Kevin 250-308-8268 • Foundations • Concrete Floors • Sidewalks • Retaining Wall • Engineered Wall • Driveway • Suspended Slabs
EXCAVATING New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
FOR ALL YOUR PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS
CONCRETE
You Belong
HERE!
PRESSURE WASHING
CARGO TRAILERS
& Underpinning Ltd.
Enoch
Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”
Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435
WINDOWS & DOORS
Door & Window
Nu-Look Homeworks
GEORGE SIMMONS CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
All Your Drywalling Needs
Brick or Stone Work
Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
& TRUCK SERVICE LTD.
- Spring Cleanup - 1 Ton Dump & Bobcat - Backhoe Full Excavating
Call Noel 250-260-6756 www.skullyshoe.com
EARTHWORKS LTD. Excavating, Trucking & Materials Bobcat, Mini Hoe, Residential, Earthworks Joe Prebushewski Cell: (250) 550-6208 Fax: (250) 549-3899 • Email: bearpawearthworks@telus.net
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PAINTING DAN’S PAINTING & REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
WELDING
JACK WESSELL PAINTING INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • TEXTURED CEILINGS REPAIRS TO DRYWALL • FREE ESTIMATES
FREE COLOR CONSULTANT
250-308-2870
LAWN MOWING
ROOFING
LAWN MOWING
Glendale Roofing & Renovations
Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren 250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395
We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price
Seniors Discount - Free Estimates
Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193 6083 Okanagan Ave, Vernon, BC V1H 1L9
LANDSCAPING
“EXTERIOR’S ONLY”
Rainbow City Painters SPECIALIZING IN EXTERIOR FINISHES
HARDI - BOARD - STUCCO - CEDAR - VINYL - DECKS & FENCES
Portable Welding
All work guaranteed • Free Estimates • Serving Vernon since 1990 Ask us about our 5 year warranty - Get my quote and compare
250-542-1347
Structural Steel Fabrication & Repairs Call 778-475-2088 Michael 250-550-3936
ELECTRICAL
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
308-9783 549-5140
BUSINESS DIRECTORY QUESTIONS?
250-550-7900
Women with 10 yrs Horticultural Experience
250-549-4242
ONE ROOM FREE CALL FOR DETAILS FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED
549-0115 SWIMMING POOLS
EVERCARE LANDSCAPING • HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE • TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL • LAWN MOWING • WEED • PLANT • CLEAN-UP • DUMP HAUL (NO HST)
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL, STRATA
VERNON & AREA: 250-558-5342
Designer & Installer
~ Custom Pools ~ Water Features ~ Pool Renovations ~ Retaining Walls
www.poolspondsandwaterscapes.com
STUCCO EXTERIOR WOOD RESTORATION CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387 BOOKKEEPING
EXTERIORWOOD RESTORATION Bringing wood back to it’s original state.
SOLID STAIN - SEMI TRAN - WEATHERED - WATER DAMAGE DECKS - FENCES - CEDAR SIDING - LOG HOMES Work Guaranteed • WCB • Free Estimates
250-542-1347
SAND & GRAVEL
Shoeboxes welcome.
Diane 250-542-1306
GRAVEL • TRUCKING • SAND & GRAVEL LTD •
Quality Aggregate Gravels Manufactured and Engineered to Government and Municipal Specifications
MUNICIPAL
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE Specializing in Small Businesses
250-545-8294
Lawn Care, Hedges, & Yard Clean-Up. Fully Insured. Vernon/Armstrong.
• Sand • Drain Rock • 1” minus Spec • 2” minus Spec
• 3” minus Spec • Pitrun Bank Run • River Rock • Rip Rap
Pit Address: 1504 Blattner Road, Armstrong, BC Mailing Address: Po Box 183, Vernon, BC V1T 6M2
MOT SPEC • SGSB • HFSA • WGB • Topsoil • BEF • Manure • OGSB Phone No: 250-546-3340 Fax No: 250-549-3808
* Residential * Commercial * Strata
mazerjan@hotmail.com
“Improving Your Property One Visit at a Time”
Call or email jan for a Free Estimate
Stone Paving & Landscaping
NO JOB TOO SMALL
250-550-5386
A.S. (Andi) Towns • Driveways Owner • Patios • Walkways OFFICE: (250) 542-8316 • Rockwalls CELL: (250) 309-4539 EMAIL: heritagestonepaving@hotmail.com
Over 15 years Experience • Call for a Free Quote
• Design • Installation • Maintenance
558-3507
“Making Green Space YOUR Space”
www.outdooraspects.com
FENCING
Vinyl Fences Chain Chain Link & Link, CedarCedar, FencesOrnamental / Cedar,Vinyl,& Composite Wood Decks Commercial & Residential Experiece •• Free FreeEstimates Estimates 15 Commercial & Residential• •15 12Years Years Experience
Chris … Phone/Fax 558-0590 • Cell 309-0410
Protect Your Property
250-550-6593 Dave’s Landscaping Now Booking for Pruning, Power Raking, Fertilization, Weekly Lawn Care & General Yard Maintenance 45 Years ++ exp. Call Dave
250-308-8910
BOOK-250.540.0202-NOW!
Lawn Mowing, Weeding, Hedge & Shrub,Trim & Shape, Garden Recovery etc.
BOOK NOW!
Will organize your paperwork & prepare financial statements. A/R, A/P, HST, payroll.
Offering Complete Lawn & Garden Care
LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE
BLUEMACESMS Lee (250) 260-0793
MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE
Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener
NAGY LANDSCAPING * Maintenance Programs * Tree & Shrub Care * Dethatching * Aeration * Lawn Mowing * Weed Control * Yard Cleanup
nagylandscaping@shaw.ca
RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
Garden Maintenance & Design
250-547-2429 • 250-306-9896
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work
DOWN-TO-EARTH
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
with the effective and virtually invisible
Add-On Deer Fence Easy to install Weather resistant Animal friendly Affordable
www.deerstop.ca H&G Metal Works
DECK/PATIO COVERS
Enjoy a new patio cover from G.L. Aluminum 20 x 10’
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
250-550-7900
250-306-5206
$
Patio Cover ....................
1999 INSTALLED
Many Other Sizes Available. See our website: www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com Do-It-Yourself Kits Available!
FREE ESTIMATES
G.L. Aluminum Patio Covers Inc. Toll Free:
1-866-767-0102 • Okanagan Based
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Services
Services
Fencing POST POUNDING & Excavating. Great rates. No transport fee. 250.308.5403.
Pets & Livestock
Pets & Livestock
Rubbish Removal
Feed & Hay
JUNK REMOVAL We haul it all. Call anytime. Ray 250-307-0837.
Pets & Livestock
Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. HIGH QUALITY Grass Hay for Sale $7/bale. Enderby 250838-6669 HORSE & Cow Hay, Mixed hay $7/bale, Grass hay $6/bale, Cow hay $4/bale, Oat hay/straw $5/bale. Discounts for bigger orders (250)8354748 Round bale grass alfalfa.$50 bale. 250-838-6288.
Equestrian
Livestock
#1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649
DIAMOND H TACK : 15th Annual Consignment Garage Sale! One Day Only! Sat., April 16, at 9am Sharp. Consign Any Of Your Horse, Rider, and Stable Products from March 26 to April 13.Pick up your consignment package, 1953 Kirschner Rd. Kelowna, BC. 250-762-5631
WANTED to rent: Quiet beef bull to breed 4 red Angus cows, ready now. 250-5460101 or 250-309-4411
IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.
Pets
LG washer/dryer, new, $500. Polaris water cooler, hot & cold $55. 250-826-9510
Garden & Lawn
Tiling
ARMSTONG AREA- reliable weekly lawn cuts, from $25. 250-546-6050, 250-317-5940. Do you need help with yard work? Raking, mowing, weeding, planting, etc. Call 250-558-4625. PRUNING- shrubs, fruit trees, etc. Rototilling also available. Over 30 years experience. Also quoting on strata or residential lawn & garden maintenance. Meridian Lawn & Garden Care. Jan 250-5505386, mazerjan@hotmail.com
CUSTOM ROCK COUNTERS Granite Shower Sale. Full Slab Shower Stalls. Cover old tile. Maintenance Free. SHOWROOM 1115 Gordon Dr Free Est. 250-870-1577
Home Improvements FREE Quote, Hardwood/Laminate Installations. Certified Installer, Guaranteed best rate & quality service, bonded & fully insured.Titan Installations, Trent at 250-938-3496. Hardwood, laminate and tile installation services, bonded, warrantied. Insured, over 30 years in Vernon. Free estimates, full service, moulding shop. 250-308-8449. Log cabins on display. Natural wood flooring, log sidings, Cedar & Pine T&G. Cedar decking. Special orders. 1-800-960-3388. Rouck Bros., Lumby. www.rouckbros.com
Tree Services Certified climber will safely remove danger trees Fruit tree and hedge pruning Clean up done right! Professional service at great rates 250-5589030 Cheap danger tree removal by Certified faller. 250-546-6299 250-804-5113
Feed & Hay
PRESSURE Washing Service. Call Mike at 250-503-1218
1st Crop Grass/Alfalfa Mix For Sale, easy access. $6.50/bale. Call 250-545-1817 2nd cut grass hay, small square bales, $7/bale. 250838-6725 9 round bales, approx., 1000 lbs. $50 a bale. 250-545-5284. ALFALFA ROUND bales first cut no rain good quality. Approx 600 lbs. $50 each or 10 or more $45 each. Barn stored. 250-546-9974 or 250260-8253. Free manure, you pay for trucking. Bark mulch & sawdust for sale. 250-804-6720 Ginseng tarps 24’ x 165’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation.
Livestock
Livestock
Landscaping LOCALLY Grown Pyramid Emerald Cedars 6’-7’ $20. 8’ + $30. Many other Junipers & shrubs. Ph: 250-542-6004
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Pressure Washing
www.vernonmorningstar.com
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
250-938-0868
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Feed & Hay
FARM SEED
Feed & Hay
6900 11900 1000 1295
Horse & Sheep Pasture Mix $ 20 kg............................................................... Non-Irrigated Pasture Mix $ 20 kg............................................................. Seed Oats $ 20 kg................................................................ Lawn Seed $ 5 lb ............................................. Starting at Other Seed Available
Country West Supply farm & ranch supplies | pet food | bagged feed | tack & clothing
ve 3155 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, BC tta leo! o g (250) 546-9174 u Yo is plac Open Monday to Saturday th
AUSSIE X PUPS ready now $250 incl 1st shots & vet check. Kristina 250-547-9403. Australian Shepherd puppies, ready to go April 20, 1st shots, vet check, $450, (250)4995397, 3winds@telus.net BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 7th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Bullmastif X puppies, $400. Without shots, family raised. Pics available. (250)308-4329 Cairn Terrier puppies, 6 months old, registered, all shots, dewormed, $800. (250)546-0277, 250-309-0555. German Rottweiler pups, 8wks, 1st shots, dewormed, Socialized $500 250-307-2333 GREAT Pyreness x Husky pups, ready to go. Good w/kids, family dogs. $300$400 obo 250-497-5676 PRESA Canario Pups, excellent guard dogs, 7wks, $1000. 250-574-0058 / 250-574-6966 Purebred Siamese kittens, ready to go end of April, $100. litter trained. 250-260-3511 Siamese kittens, 1st shots, wormed, females. $175/ea. 250-546-6058. Stud Available, cute little Chihuahua Daschund X, sweet disposition. $250. 250309-1111
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Pets
Food Products
WOLF HYBRID Cubs ready now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels
Heavy Duty Machinery
Well experienced saddle, $395. Call 250-306-4604
CERTIFIED ORGANIC Chicken and Turkey, Frozen $4.00/lbs. Discount on larger orders. Lamb cut wrapped and frozen, $5.00/lbs. Enderby 250-838-6684. Naturally grown BEEF, approx 250lbs sides, no additives, $2.65/lbs cwf. 250546-6494
Merchandise for Sale
Firewood/Fuel
www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Tack/Supplies
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
Building Supplies NEW log home shell complete with roof, 1100sqf living space, easy to drive to, has to be removed by buyer. A must see! uniquetimber@online.ms Quality Patio Covers @ reasonable prices. www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com Steel Buildings 20x24, 100x100 - Others. Get a bargain, Buy Now! Not available Later. Prices on the Move w w w. s u n w a r d s t e e l . c o m Source# 07P 800-964-8335
Firearms 1000 rounds .38 special ammo $250 tax in. Penticton Gun Show. April 16/17. Meet Chris Weber of The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6 Canadian Firearms Safety Courses to obtain your P.A.L. for both non-restricted and restricted firearms. Taught in a private setting in the Enderby area. To register, please call 250-804-2033. Courses begin this week. FIREARMS SAFETY & HUNTING COURSES PAL & CORE by Master Firearms instructor. Call Jim for dates and information at 250-275-6316
Landscaping
Landscaping SPRING HOURS Monday to Friday 8-6 Saturday 8-5 Closed Sunday
We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver! • Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel
542.7520
Toyota 2000 lb propane forklift, $2500. Sellick 5000 rough terrain forklift. $5500. Grove 4 1/2 ton pick and carry crane, $5500. New plate compactor for 120 size excavator. $2500. Clearing rake for 200 $1600. 250-547-8993.
Medical Supplies
2 + cords full length apple wood, delivered $250. 250546-3505 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
SHOPRIDER Scooters & Power Chairs, Lift Chairs, Walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745,
Furniture
Misc. for Sale
4pc Skylar Pepler living rm suite w/queen hide-a-bed, green, burgundy, tan plaid, good cond. 2 end tables & 1 coffee table, $1000. Lazy boy chair, blue $200. 250-5429761 Colonial Solid Maple dining room table, 4 chairs, china cabinet. $400. (250)260-5990 For Sale, almost new power lift recliner chair with hand controls incl massage & heat functions. Retails $1600, sell for $800. (250)546-3425 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 Office Swivel Chair with arms. $10 obo. (250)545-1200 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 Round table and 4 swivel chairs. Nice condition, $225. (250)542-5612
Garden Equipment Honda lawnmower 3spd s/p $150. Gas lawnmower $80. 250-260-5819 JD 116 lawn tractor, w/48” mower deck, 42” front blade & chains, $700. 250-547-2565 WANTED: Farm tractor, 25 to 35hp, 3PH & loader. 250-5468630 Wooden lawn swing $125. Wooden arbor bench. 250558-3420 after 5pm or lv/msg.
WANTED Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. We also buy, sell & pick up.
Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259 30 bundles of Boyne, Creston & Tulameen raspberry canes, $8/bale. 250-503-0781 5000BTU window A/C, runs good, $50. Canning jars $4/doz. Speedaire compressor twin cyl., $225 obo, like new. Coleman lantern & gas stove & fuel, $50. Tree pruner with extended handle, $25. (250)542-9522 54’ Plasma TV, good picture, can be seen working. $250. 250-542-3430. All carpets, hardwood, laminate & vinyl planking 40% off. 10 days only!! 250-260-8511 Big box of children clothing, 0-10yrs old, plus toys & shoes, $20 obo. 250-275-0995 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 CHIPS AHOY! Fish and Chips truck back downtown by Library. Ready to serve you. Commercial air cooled condensing unit, 1/3hp, 115 volt, c/w thermostat & sight glass. Used very little. $500. 250549-1670
FREE REMOVAL of all unwanted vehicles & metals. No vehicle or metal too big. 250-351-9666
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING Containers/Bridges Super sale on now New/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES 20’24’40’45’48’53’ insulated reefer containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are overstocked. Delivery BC & AB. 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtcontainer.com FREE Removal of unwanted equipment etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245
Misc. for Sale
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 Hand push lawnmower $75. Walker, large wheels, brakes, etc. $140. 250-545-5993 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com Maytag washer & dryer, can be seen working. $400. 2505542-3430.
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609 KAL LAKE ROAD
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Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for Sale Light Knotty pine 5pc. bdrm set, 3 sizes of chest of drawers & 2 night stands, kids rms or cottage $425 obo. 250-5456174 Mirror $50, 90sq.ft. pine wide plank laminate flooring $50. 250-545-6174 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Oak dining room set, table & 5-chairs, buffet & hutch, $500. 250-558-0871 Patio set, beige, metal, rec. glass table, 6 chairs, $225. Princess canopy bed, white, new, $125. 250-260-8997 Recliner, dusty rose. $75. 250-545-0876. Sears 15hp lawn tractor, $200. 12 1/2’ Glasscraft boat, 35 hp Mercury, pull start, home made trailer. $500. 250-8387632. Trav-L-Cold cooler, H-79.5”, D- 48.5”, w- 40 1/4” $150 obo. 250-549-1443, Ph: 4pm-7pm WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 Wanted - Rear tine rottatiller, approx 8-10hp. (250)546-8630
Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Buying Old coins, silver, collections Please call 250-863-3082 Harrows to pull behind quad for a small acreage. (250)3088138 IM a private buyer/collector of 1950’s, 60’s and older 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ & $1. I want to buy lots! All conditions! US & Canadian. Todd 250-864-3521 SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted - old bricks (orange) to build planter. Will pick up. (250)503-3106
Musical Instruments Complete drum kit w/practice pads, + extras. 1 skin needs to be replaced, otherwise like new. $500. (250)503-3106 HARTKE AC75 solo amp. 2 channels, perfect for lounge and coffee house gigs. $375. Ph (250)833-1976 Professional cd/dvd burning/ printing. $25 set up. $3 per cd. Recording facility $50/hour. Chris Madsen 250-558-1960
Sporting Goods 1000 rounds .38 special ammo $250 tax in. Penticton Gun Show. April 16/17. Meet Chris Weber of The Best Little Gunshop Around Weber & Markin 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel. 250762-7575 Tues-Sat, 10-6 Basketball hoop, Huffy Titatanium, full size, fully adjustable, free standing, new $300, asking $150 obo. 250-260-5821
Store Equipment/ Fixtures Restaurant Equipment, 3 years old. 24 flavour gelato display, 1 door gelato freezer, dishwasher, 2 door freezer, espresso machine, toaster, gas grill, 4ft pastry display, tables & chairs, and lots of miscellaneous. (250)542-4416
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Garage Sales LAVINGTON’S 17TH ANNUAL COMMUNITYWIDE GARAGE SALE: Sat. April 16th,8 am No early birds please! Map of area & list of participating homes with their addresses will be available at the Concession/Ice Rink on School Rd. at 7:45am. LUMBY Curling Club Community Garage Sale at the Curling Rink on April 16, 8AM to 2PM
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Sat. Apr 9 & Sun. Apr 10, noon-4pm. All household items, dining rm set solid wood kitchen set, paintings. #103-4100 Alexis Park Dr. Phone: 250-550-5478
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. 5 1/2 ac. $89,900. 11.80 ac, c/w cabin, two 10.94 ac build lots for Pics email selkirk8@telus.net Arrow Lakes area. 250269-7328.
26th St. @ 32nd Ave 7652 OK Landing Road • Open, spacious, 1680 sq. ft. modern living • 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, large media room, office • Very large deck & pool access off the upper level • Deck also off media room with lake & city views
$424,000 PHONE 250-549-5442 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92711 for pics & info
4213 28 Avenue • Completely updated, new paint, mouldings, fridge, dishwasher • Hardwood flooring, Bsmt. lge. media room, bdrm. Bath • Upper level, awesome bright kitchen & living room • Come & check out this very affordable home - Move right in!!
$289,000 PHONE 250-306-6417 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92712 for pics & info
#12, 3806 - 27 Avenue
Immediately - 3bdrm townhouse, centrally located, term neg., small d/p. 250-542-0060.
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$325,000 Call 250-309-2565 SOUTH Valley Ranch, Ok Landing, gated community, 2bdrm rancher, new paint & carpets, c/a, f/s, w/d, d/w incl. Pet friendly w/restrictions, $329,900. 250-309-5127 Updated quiet East Hill 4bdrm, 2bath, extra prkg, 1906 23 Ave. $346,000. 250-2606225, (250)540-8277
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1&2bdrm condo’s, totally renovated, insuite laundry, from $149,900. 250-307-5552
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******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 10 acres with 3bdrm log house w/full walk-out bsmn’t, Ideal for hobby farm, very private, 4855 Miller Rd. Armstrong, $479,900. 250-546-8630. 3.69 Acres updated Home and Shop in Vernon home, Detached 1000 sqft Shop with hoist. Great holding property! $690,000 Call Wade 250-5506364. 6177 Okanagan Ave Vernonwww.okhomeseller.com #26513l
Just minutes from downtown Armstrong. Recently updated 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, detached 3 car garage, family room in walk out basement, main floor laundry and school bus stop at the end of the driveway. Plus much more! $595,000 See more pictures at bchomesforsale.com or call 250-546-3982 to see for yourself.
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3bdrm, 2bath “1903” Heritage house, remodeled, with 3bdrm upstairs, large lot, 2505 39 Ave. Vernon, $369,900. 250546-8630
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-2pm, 41-5888 Okanagan Landing RD. 3 bed 2.5 bath former showhome OKHOMESELLERS #26583 (250)260-7964
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1 bdrm 1 bath downtown apartment $585+util 3504 32nd Str Includes FR ST Avail now 1 bdrm 1 bath rural suite Pets considered $750 Incl util 6980 PV Rd Incl Fr St Wa Dr avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath Foothills suite 6720 Foothills Drive $795+util Incl FR ST Available May 2 bdrm 1 bath Mission Hill condo 2200 40 Street $850+util. FR ST DW. Available Now CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 • email: d-williams@shaw.ca See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List
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Distressed Townhomes $2000 Down Payment $900 monthly payment Owner Financed Call 1-877-509-9009 www.StopRentRobbery.info O’KEEFE2 Team @ Century 21 Vernon
5YEAR OLD ONE LEVEL 2BDRM, 1BATH TOWNHOUSE VAULTED CEILING, WITH WALK IN CLOSET, F/S, W/D, D/W, OVERSIZED SINGLE GARAGE, 3508 24TH AVE #2 $228,000 FIRM. (250)308-6999
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1400sq.ft Home, 1 acre in Whitevale Lumby, $275,000. w w w. o k h o m e s e l l e r. c o m #26568. Call 250-547-9533 892 MT. Bulman Pl. $429,900. Okhomeseller #26596. SUN. OPEN HOUSE 1:00 TO 4:00
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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.
215,000
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SALT Team, RE/MAX Vernon 250.549.7258
at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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Horizon Apartments 1903 - 31A Street
1604 - 31st St, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry • No Smoking / No Pets
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250-558-9696
250-549-2770
MORRIS MANOR
The CLIFFS
Large 2 bedroom 2 Bath, 1 large bachelor suite and 1 bedroom available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-542-8989
NORTHLAND PROPERTIES
■ 1 or 2 Bedroom ■ Adult 40+ ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
4203-32nd Street, Vernon 1 bedroom suites F/S, DW, AC, appliances and 24 hour access to pool and restaurant 250-260-1162
250-558-9696
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES
Immaculate! 2 bedroom luxury condo in mature-adult building with secure U.G. parking + guest suite + more! $955 includes heat, 3 pce. ensuite, gas fireplace. No stairs to the unit! NS, NP. Cat OK. 250-309-2000
Westmount Apts 2 Bdrm Apartment +40 Adult, Secure Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Included
250-545-7251 Level Entry -
Park near your Door 2 bdrm + office + dining room. Large bright corner unit, patio on lawn, in unit laundry. Mature adult, NS, NP property. $795. 250-309-2000
Best location for Great living
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
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Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
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1&2bdrm, adult building, F/S, N/P, near Schubert, heat incl. $600-$750. 250-307-4300
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.
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OPEN HOUSE • SUN 1-3PM 207, 3020 ALLENBY WAY 1703 42A STREET Excellent price. 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo $
214,900 MLS® 10019194
Investors or First Time Buyers • House with Suite $
324,900 MLS® 10023404
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CLAUDIA FISSLER 250-503-8927 Hosted by RANDY REYNOLDS Commercial/ Commercial/ Industrial Industrial
has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.*
* Retail Commercial and Industrial Space *
Executives Realty Ltd.
Half a year of pad rent FREE + a new 42” TV!
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
modular home with a lovely big bay window, carpet and lino. The kitchen is beautiful oak cabinets, new appliances. Central air. Washer and dryer are new and front loading. Relax at the end of the day in your wonderful soaker tub. 55+ park, no dogs. (private sale).
250-306-6262
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Why not call a agent today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10
• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS 1854 sq ft Main flr corner unit New Train Stn Office/Rest $2165/mo incl Tnet Avail now 1160 sq ft Main floor Old Train Station Office/Retail $1355/mo incl Tnet Avail now 696 sq ft Second floor Old Train Station Office space $725/mo incl Tnet Avail now 7652 sq ft N. Vernon Warehouse/Office/Manufacturing $12.00 sq ft incl Tnet Avail now PLUS 5480 sq ft N. Vernon Whse. incl LOADING DOCK $9.00 sq ft incl Tnet Avail now
CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 email: d-williams@shaw.ca
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2 Bedroom Suites from
$
1000 / month
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701 1bdrm apt, excellent location, D/T, bus route, avail May 1st. $650/mo. (250)546-3309 1bdrm lrg & small, close to Rec Centre, $550-$700, no dogs. Furn ste avail. 250-3074948, 250-545-8443. 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 1-Bed Bach & 2bdrm, bright & clean in a quiet, well managed Apt building on bus route/walk to dwntwn. incl’s appls, heat, hot water, cable, locker/ prkg. Also, avail. furnished. n/p, n/s. Starts at $560. 250-550-4069 1 Fantastic 2bdrm, Silver Star chalet, updated, fully furnished & equipped, Apr. 1st-Oct 31. $890 incl/util. 1-250-661-9914 ianaheath@yahoo.ca 2bdrm, close to DT, reno’d, insuite laundry h/u. $850/mo. 1 month free rent or $400 grocery voucher! 250-549-0440. 3bdrm, 1.5bath, level entry, 5appl, Alexis Park area, $1100 May 1. n/s, n/p. 250-558-5420. Available, 2 bdrm, reno’d, covered parking,1/2 block to bus, 900/month. Call 250-558-5131 Avail May 1st, Fully reno’d 1 bdrm, very large, quiet mature adult building, cable incl, a/c. 250-545-8985. COZY CONDO SILVER STAR 2 bdrm, luxuriously decorated. NS/NP. Apr 5 - Dec 1. $925 internet utils cable inclusive. 416-702-1298, 416-635-1298. www.salbsilverstar.com Falkland, 1 & 2 bdrm. apartments available now. $650 and $800 dd.required. no dogs.call kim 250-379-2848 or email me at kim_rox_04@hotmail.com Highland Court-3130 18 Ave. Large 2bdrm condo, 5-appl. + a/c, no stairs, ns, np, avail. now. $900 +util.250-308-9402 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate, Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. 250-308-9299 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 SUMMER rental, available now, fully furn. condo (Silver Star) NS/NP, $675/mo incl.util. & cable. 250-832-4024. Updated central 2bdrm condo, in-suite w/d, top floor, view, $875/mo. RR. ONE MONTH FREE! 604-727-1518
Commercial/ Industrial 1700SQFT office space for lease. 250-558-1166. Commercial/Retail space in busy Spallumcheen Industrial Park, 600-1100sq.ft avail. immed. 250-549-0141
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Sun Valley Mall Commercial Space for office / retail. 400 - 1150 sq. ft. Please contact
250-275-6224 2038 FT. COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE IN NORTH END 9’ X 9’ OVERHEAD DOOR $1495 PER MONTH CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198 Office for rent, busy location, $400/mo + HST, 500sq.ft incl/util. 5005 24 St. 2nd floor, Call Susan (250)542-5728 Paved space, parking/storage, 60x120’ located near 27St & 48Ave. call Rick 778-908-6783
$1200 ($100 KICK BACK) PET FRIENDLY EAST HILL HOUSE
Upper 2 bdrm house, in-ground pool, fully fenced. laundry, hardwood floors, carport, fruit trees. Avail. April 15. 1513 37th Ave. 250-542-4955. Pics at www.vernoncentral.ca
Thor
250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite in complex. Shared washrooms, all utilities incl. cable TV. $550 • 2 bdrm smaller home, reno’d inside. Central location. F&S, W&D, pet negotiable. Yard, shed, home is for sale. $850.
Duplex / 4 Plex
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2 BEDROOM
• 2 bdrm lower suite in Alexis Park. Just renovated, F&S, shared laundry, yard, parking, utilities incl. $1,000
3608 - 25th Avenue, Vernon $825/month + utilities W/D, Fridge & Stove Included No Pets • No Smoking Available February 1st Separate Entrance • Private Yard
250-558-9696
½ DUPLEX FOR RENT Great area, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, $915 plus 2/3 utility, N/S, N/P, references
250-550-0234 1bdrm on Kal Lake, adult oriented, N/S N/P avail immed, $1350/mo. 250-545-8914 2 Bdrm, 4-plex, laundry hookups, shower only, $800 + utilities. N/S, small dog okay. Available Immediately. 250545-7644 or 550-5832 2-bdrm, f/s, w/d, garbage & water incl. $830 n/s, no-dogs, avail now. (250)542-5006 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 3-BDRM, 1/2 Duplex, near Fulton, 2 full baths, garage, extra parking, 5appl, ns np $1150 250-503-7273, 250308-1148. 3bdrm duplex, $900/mo. f/s incl., fenced yard, avail April 1. 250-545-9191. 3bdrm in Lumby, 1.5 bath, laundry, ns, np, avail. Apr.15/ May 1. $900/mo 250-549-1668 3bdrm, lovely, clean, yard, cat ok, n/s, $950/mo + util, (250)558-0969, 938-1957 Clean bright 2bdrm lower ste, in-ste laundry, close to dwntwn n/s, n/p. Avail May 1. $850 incl utils. 250-306-4088 Coldstream 2bdrm duplex quiet storage, n/s, f/s, d/w, w/d $800 + hydro 250-308-9985 Large 3bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $925/mo includes most util. 250-542-1210. MISSION Hill nice 2bdrm +den, w/view, parking, w/d, n/p, n/s, $1000 +util. avail. immed. 250-503-0946
Housesitting LOOKING to housesit, clean, reliable, trustworthy, good w/pets, Ref’s avail. Avail May 1. Marie 250540-5271.
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm mobile, Head of the lake, $600/mo + util. $300 security dep. n/parties, n/s, pet ok. avail now. 250-309-0277 IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, n/p, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044
Homes for Rent YEAR ROUND LAKESHORE
4 bdrm., 2 bath home on 1 acre lot w/large outbldg. Available now for one year lease. $2000+ util. Dan Irvine Re/Max Vernon 250-549-0119 www.buyokanagan.com for pictures and map
2bdrm house, $900/mo. N/P, N/S, laundry, sun deck, avail. immed. (250)542-9403
• 2 bdrm new above-ground lower suit, lots of light, Middleton area. 2 very large bdrms, 5 appliances. Looks fantastic, incl. internet. You pay 1/3 of utilities. $1100. • 2 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee (Alexis Park). F&S, dedicated parking stall, no pets. $900 • 3 bdrm dated home in Lavington. Furnished, short term rental, home is for sale. Very large yard. F&S, W&D, high efficiency furnace. Pets OK. Carport. $900.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm 2½ bath home in ‘The Rock’ Bella Vista. 5 newer appliances, garage, deck, hardwood flooring, nice finishing. $1,300. • 4 bdrm 2½ bath home in Bella Vista. in-law kitchenette setup downstairs, yard, carport, 2 fireplaces, older home in good shape. $1,350.
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon 3 BDRM CONDO / APT. Newly painted, bright, laminate floors, F.S., DW, ground floor, quiet, good location. Available Immed. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new paint. Available Immed. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. COLDSTREAM Cute 2 bdrm house across from Coldstream Elementary. Cozy, gas stove, lvg rm, spacious yard, great location & setting, FS, laundry HU. Available Immed. $900/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay. CENTRAL LOCATION 2 + 1 bdrm west Vernon home, F.S., full bsmt, carport, fenced yard. Available May 1. $1000/mo. Sorry, NS. Small pet okay DOWNTOWN Bach above Greek rest. All included. Available May 1. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
250-542-5580 1 bdrm country cottage PVX Rd Armstrong, just freshened. N/P, N/S, D/D, references $800/mo + hydro. Call 250.306.0664 3bdrm, central location, 5appl, 1.5 bath, N/S, fenced yard. $1200/mo +utils 250-542-7283
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1-Fantastic 4bdrm, Silver Star chalet, superb fully furnished & equipped, April 1-Oct 31. $1190/mo. includes all utilities. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1-250-661-9914 2bdrm main flr of house with yard & 1 car garage. Avail May 1. Quiet neighbourhood, close to amenities. F/S, D/W, utils, A/C, shared laundry incl. N/S, N/P. $1200/mo + DD. 250308-7657 2 LRG bed Easthill home with city view of park. Full kitch. Priv. yard/deck. Util, AC, Intrnt, Cbl, W&D incl. Pets. $1250 May 1. 1 (250)542-6552 3bdrm, 1bath, rural Armstrong, pets neg. elec. & wood heat, N/S, $950. +util. May 1. 250-379-2619, 250-307-2444 3bdrm 2bath upper flr in Armstrong. Deck & side yard, prkg. Resp nice people. $1100 incl utils. 250-308-2326 3bdrm +den, 2bath duplex, quiet street, 5appl, fenced, deck, NS, pets neg. $1200. 250-545-9199. 3bdrm executive top floor & partial bottom floor, fenced backyard, u/g sprinklers, AC, single car garage, shed, garden, hardwood floors, F/S, DW, W/D, 2 full ensuites, cat ok, NS, quiet professional, long term, $1400/mo. 250517-9333. Avail May 1. 3bdrm house with basement suite for rent in Enderby. $1600/mo. 250-838-6630 3 bdrm laundry, $1195/mo, avail imm. 4 appl, garage, near Square Safeway, 421334th St 250-308-0045. 3bdrm, top floor, new reno, 1.5-bath, 5-appl. $1100/mo +util. sm. pet ok. Call 250-2751276, 250-306-4996 3bdrm top floor of house. Great view. Big shared yard. $1200/mo. Avail April 15 or May 1. 250-549-4158 3bdrm Walmart area, 2bath, fenced yard, single garage. Avail May 1. Prefer n/p. $1425 + utils. 250-869-9788 4-Bedroom house across from public beach. Available May 1, $1200. 250 309 1171 5bdrm, 2living rm, 3bath, big family home. Fully fenced, garage opener, nice area, $1500 + utils, avail now, N/P N/S. Bella Vista Rd. Vernon 250864-2786 5bdrm hse w/2 kitchens. Lwr Mission Hill, avail May1 $1400 + utils. (250)545-7512 eves. Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1500. Avail May 1st. 250-838-9657 Charming 1914 heritage home, hardwood floors, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances, non smokers, n/p, Avail May 1. $1,000 plus util 250-503-2445. CLEAN, BRIGHT RANCHER. AVAIL NOW!!! 40 Steps to Lake. 2 bed, sunroom/den, all newer flooring, propane fireplace, large lot, det. garage, laundry room, all appls. Pet neg. Non smoker, Long term preferred. Located in “FINTRY” a quiet lakeside community off Westside Rd. 35 min to the city. $1200, Kristi @ 604862-8039 or kristip@telus.net Country living at its best new 2 bdrm house additional loft space. Total 1800 sqft.situated high above Swan lake in a very private setting,10 minutes drive from Vernon, wrap around deck with beautiful view, fully equipped kitchen, W/D, radiant floor heat plus wood fire place carport, storage space avail May 1st, $1450.00 per month. 250-5428004
House avail immed., 10 min from d/t Enderby, $900. N/S. Wood heat. 250-517-8657. Reno’d 3bdrm 2bath house, 5-appl, big fenced in yard, 2 decks, close to everything, $1400 +util. avail May 1. 250308-4001
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Immaculate 2bdrm ground flr suite, near new, laundry rm, 1 car garage, a/c, walk to Walmart, NP, NS, prefer single $800/mo. or $900/mo. for 2 people, incl/util +1/2 mo. DD. Avail. immed. 250-558-0974 Large 1bdrm walk out basement suite, on acreage, n/p, n/s, w/d, incl util., No neighbours. $850.250-308-6024. Large daylight 1 bedroom with Kal Lake view, separate entrance, WD, FS, patio, carport, no pets, no smoking, quiet, private, heat and power $750 available immediately 250-545-1050 Lower East Hill deluxe 1bdrm, private entrance., utils & carport incl. RR/DD, N/S, N/P. $775/mo. 250-558-9656 Middleton Mtn. Newer 1bd. Util, w/d,internet. N/S N/P. Close to bus. May 1st. $800. 250-550-7177 Modern furnished 1bdrm,+ office, private entry, view, security, prkg, mature adult. n/s, n/p, DD, $850 incl/util (250)558-0374 NEW, 2bdrm, East Hill, avail. May1, util. cable, internet, incl. $900. ns, np. (250)550-4056 Newer 2bdrm daylight suite, own laundry, sep/entry, storage, 10min walk to Kal beach, NS, no pets, cable & wireless internet incl. Ref’s, $1000/mo. avail. 250-545-2592 NO PET crocodiles, but other pets okay. Bright clean updated 3 bedroom, dishwasher, W/D, wooden floors and new appliances. Private entrance. A great place to call home. 250-503-1230. ONE BDRM suite in quiet neighbourhood. Separate entrance, N/S, recent renos, all appliances. Close to schools and bus route. $750/month incl ulilities. 260-0029 or 5177266.
1bdrm in Coldstream, large suite, laundry, ns, np, sep/entry, avail. immed. $800/mo. incl/util. 250-260-1941 1bdrm, North BX, furnished, kitchenette, priv/entry, balcony, suits 1 person, ns, no dogs, $600/mo. 250-542-3450. 2bdrm, close to downtown, quiet adult building, No smoking, N/P, $700. 250-558-0305 2bdrm fully reno’d, very large & clean, balcony w/private entry, covered prkg, A/C, large tree’d backyard, quiet area, $775/mo. N/S, no dogs. ph 250-545-1220. 3bdrm Lower East Hill, fenced yard. N/S, cat ok. April 15 or May1. $950+util 250-549-2623 Armstrong suite in the country, 1bdrm, N/S, w/d, vacuum, avail May 1. $700 incl satellite & utils. (250)546-0287 Downtown 1bdrm, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800, avail. March 1. (250)260-3196 EAST-HILL, Rarely Vacant, adult oriented, bright, spacious 1bdrm, heritage 4plex, h/w flrs, n/s, n/p. R.R $725 inc/util. 250-549-2225, 250-938-1101 Furnished, 1bdrm + den, Silver Star, 4th flr Silver Creek, N/S, N/P. $649. 250-558-5045 Lakeshore 1bdrm, gorgeous top floor, 1000sq.ft. 5 appl. balcony, $939/mo. + 1/3 util n/p,n/s. 250-558-5045 Lower Easthill 3bdrm, 1.5-bath, spacious, deck, clean, NP, NS, $1000. Avail now. (250)545-5841 Lrg reno’d 2bdrm in quiet security building. 3 appl, new furnace, new flooring, completely new bath, blinds, storage, w/d avail, deck area, central location. n/p. May 1. $800 + utils. Move in rebate for long term tenant. 250-308-9182, 250549-4730 answering machine. Mission Hill, 3bdrm, 2bath, furn, util/incl., cable, internet, shared laundry,May1st. $1150. 250-863-7439. NEW! 2 bdrm designer suite suit sgle/cple. 2 Bath, large kitchen, priv laundry, entry & parking. Amazing view. N/S, N/P. Close to dntn & hospital. $925/mo. Utils/cable/internet included + metered electrical. May 1/11. Call: 250-938-4357 flora_evans@shaw.ca
EAST HILL 5 bdrm house avail immed, 3 upper + 2 lower, inlaw suite + separate entrance, fenced garden, 2 parking spaces. $1550 + utils. Call 250-309-2565 s.montizambert@shaw.ca ENDERBY 3 bdrm, 2 bath, upper unit, inclds utils. NS/NP. May1. $1250. (250)938-0149.
FULL HOUSE; Newly Reno’d Home, May 15, 4BDRM, 3 FULL BATHS, all appl., pool, energy efficient, on quiet cul-desac, near VSS, $1900/mo. neg. on lease term, small dog ok, ns, must have references. 250-938-3234 Furnished, Silver Star, 4bdrm executive home. Avail April 15-Dec 15. N/S, N/P. $995 + utils. 250-558-5045
Motels,Hotels Twin Creeks Motel, Lumby. Newly reno’d, fully furn. affordable rooms for monthly, weekly & daily. Special group rates. Less than 20 min drive from Vernon. Call or email t w i n c r e e k s . r e s e r va t i o n s @ gmail.com 250-547-9221
Office/Retail PACKAGED OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. ACCESS TO GENERAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT & BOARDROOM. CALL 250-558-1111 TO VIEW.
Room & Board ASSISTED LIVING For Seniors at The Tronson House Gorgeous Lake Views 5 min. to Kin Beach, On Bus Route Rates Include Laundry and Meals For More Info Phone Steve @ 250-306-0734 For Senior, nice home environment, quiet, near bus, good location, all util’s, neg. rent. 250-549-7418, 250-307-9407
Rooms for Rent 1bdrm in 2bdrm duplex. Shared everything, prkg, laundry, A/c. $475 utils/cable/internet incl. (250)558-5882
RV Pads FARM COUNTRY RV PARK. Best view. Best price.
Daily, Weekly & Monthy Rates. Kelowna. Call 250-862-7448
Seasonal Acommodation April-Dec. Silver Star house with 2 suites, 1-800-894-0554 www.silverstarskichalet.com
Senior Assisted Living Abbeyfield House, 250-5423711, Seniors Supportive Living. Home cooked meals. SUITES FROM $1025/MO. 3 home cooked meals daily. Includes utils. 250)545-3351 Silver Springs Residence.
Shared Accommodation 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450 incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 $500 util/incl. shop & fitness room,on acreage. 18-26yrs of age. 250-308-4337. Character house upper loft, East Hill, sep/bath $500 share with health prof. 250-308-6339 Furnished bdrm in executive lakeside home, util., cable & wireless internet incl. shared laundry & kitchen, priv. bathroom, $500/mo 250-545-4718. Furn. room in large house, $450/mo incl/util, Suits mature prof./student (250)503-8018 Nice furn bdrms. Near Hospital. $475 or part suite $550.util incl.,mature,n/s 250-558-7347
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. HWY.6 Mini Storage. 4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
Suites, Lower (1) 2bdrm nice bright & clean newly reno’d bsmnt ste in East Hill. Brand new appls, washer & dryer. $850/mo + hydro. 250-542-0995, 250-550-5413
View, shared laundry, internet, heat, elec. included. Good parking, separate entrance. NO smokers, no pets, single person only. Rent: $695/mo. 250.558.8728, leave message 1bdrm above ground, Coldstream, Kal view, a/c, cable/internet/utils incl. In-ste laundry. s/s appl. n/s, n/p. Avail May 1. $700. 250-558-4830 1 bdrm apartment in new house situated high above Swan Lake in a very private setting, 1000 sqft. outside seating area with beautiful view 10 min. drive to Vernon, fully equipped kitchen, w/d, radiant floor heat plus wood fire place car port, storage space available May 1st, $850.00 per month 250-542-8004 1bdrm, Avail now, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750 250-558-4670 1 bdrm daylight, east hill, sep entr., utilities incl., shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail may 1st, $750 205-309-8788 1-bdrm daysuite S.S. Mtn. large living area w/futon, sauna/shwr, fully furn. equipp, BBQ, priv/entry, deck, parking $800/mo lv-msg(250)558-2906 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $825 util. cable & internet incl. avail. immed. 250-550-4536 1 bdrm Large bright and clean. Harwood area,laundry,n/s. $700. + share of util 250-5453813 1bdrm level entry, Bright, Mission Hill, utilities, n/s, n/p, May 1. $675 (250)542-4094 1bdrm level entry, fully reno’d, very quiet area, large tree’d backyard, hot water/inc. N/S only, N/P, $600. 250-545-1220 1bdrm Middleton, bright, ns, np, 1 person, $750 incl/util. May 1, 250-309-8712 1bdrm, suitable for single resp. person, no parties, no drugs, n/p n/s. $600 util incl. D.D. Avail immed. Parking Armstrong. 250-308-2326. 2bdrm bright, modern, shared laundry, walk in closet, ns, np, $850 util/incl. 250-938-4255 2bdrm, clean, close to all amenities, np, ns, laundry h/u, Apr. 1. $850. 250-558-4623, 250-558-7814 2bdrm East Hill daylight level entry, ns, np, w/d, f/s, 1 car garage, avail. April 15. $850 incl/util. 250-542-8831 2bdrm with separate entrance. $700 incls all utils. Avail May 1. (250)545-5088 3bdrm, modern, daylight suite. Incl; in-floor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468. 3bdrm suite, downstairs, garage attached, util/incl. $1000/mo. 250-545-8191 ARMSTRONG 1 bdrm bsmt, sep ent, shred laundry, ns/np, $700 incl utils. 250-546-3327 ARMSTRONG 1bdrm suite newly reno’d, $625 incl. basic util. + shared laundry. Suits quiet single, N/P N/S, Ref’s. (250)546-9919 Armstrong– Detached Bachelor suite, Walking distance to Downtown, spacious, clean F/S, W/D, M/W, D/W Avail Immed, N/P, N/S $650/mo, incl utilities 250-309-2986 ARMSTRONG lrg 2 bdrm, $1050 inclds utils+ wireless/sat, W/D. (250)546-6050. Armstrong/Tolko Mill area, 2bdrm, f/s, w/d, util/incl. suits responsible single. n/s. $700/mo. 250-546-8709 Bright, clean, modern suite, located in the beautiful Westshore Estates.Country residential, 25 minutes from town on Westside Road. 5 minutes from Okanagan Lake. No Smoking. Utilities not included. Available April 15th or May 1st. 250-540-7161 Close to Fulton/Ellison school, big 3bdrm, 4appl, back yard, $1000/mo, ns/np. Avail immed 250-542-1155, 250-308-9293 Coldstream One Bdrm, Safe, new appl, private laundry, parking, steam/sauna. Utilities inc. No Pets NS $800/month DD / Ref. 250 542 2144 GROUND level 2bdrm 1bath, living rm, ns, $525/mo. avail. now. 250-549-1703 Large 1bdrm basement suite, clean, quiet, n/s, n/p. $600 +D.D. incl util. 250-308-6580/
Suites, Upper
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT $785/mon. plus utilities. Not suitable for children. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer included. Non smoking. Available April 15. Call 250-545-2000
Townhouses NEWER 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH @ BELLA VISTA
Tastefully decorated - new kitchen appliances. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, full basement, garage & lakeview. N/S, N/P, $1265 per mo. Available May 1st. Call Rose after 6:00 p.m.
1200sqft, 2bdrm, sep.W/D, great location, huge master, 2 car garage, bright & clean, $1150/mo. 250-215-4564. 1bdrm, daylight walk out, clean & quiet person, all util., cable, laundry, priv/entry, deck, prkg, view, ns, np, $750. 250-542-1427, 250-503-0781
2bdrm w/pool Vernon 1.5 bath gas f/p, 5-appl. 2 prkg spots, new kitchen & baths, have use to strata pool, kid friendly, $1000/mo. water & sewer incl. other util extra. NP, NS. avail. May 15. 250-540-4056
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4 bdrm 2 bath Waterfront home $2000+util 7497 Brooks Lane Fr St incl available April 3 bdrm 2 bath rural main flr with dble garage $1150+util 7318 PV Rd Appl incl Avail Apr 4 bdrm 2.5 bath Armstrong townhouse $1375+util 8-2655 PV Road Appl incl avail now 4 bdrm 3.5 bath home with suite $1475+util 1806 32nd St includes appl avail now 3 bdrm 2.5 bath lakeview home $1475+util 7463 Tronson Rd Fridge/stove incl avail May 6 bdrm 2 bath South Vernon home $1550+util 1807 44 St. Fridge/stove incl avail May 5 bdrm 2 bath renovated OK Landing home $1700+util 7491 Longacre Dr Appl incl Avail June CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 • email: d-williams@shaw.ca See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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BEAUTIFUL 3 BR townhome in Vernon $1050 plus utilities, gas fireplace, pool, recently renovated, NP, NS, photos at: http://gallery.me.com/jsbuller call Jon 250-307-3119 CLEAN 3bdrm, 1.5bath in HARWOOD. f/p, skylight, laminate, fresh decor. F/S, W/D, DW. $1250 +utilities. N/S. (Pix on Castanet) 250-938-2911
1999 VW Golf, 4dr, 5spd, asking $3800. 250-547-2428 2002 Volvo S60 T5, fully loaded, 160kms, 300hp intake exhaust, custom brakes, Chrome summer rims and tires & Winter rims and tires, $10,000 obo. Must See! 250938-2868 2003 Mercedes 320SLK. 2 door hardtop convertable. 44, 000kms. Automatic. Full Load. Absolutely mint. Pewter with black interior. $24,900 obo. 250-470-8251 2004 Toyota Matrix XR, 4wd, many extras. Valued at $8500, asking $6000. 250-542-7381 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L
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Antiques / Classics SPECIAL Anniversary Edition 1987 Cougar LS. Great shape. only 106km. $3600. (1-250)517-8087
One owner, black with grey interior, 130,000kms, eight passenger, trailer package installed, winter and all-season tires included. Meticulously maintained. Located in Nelson B.C. Call 250-825-3458 for more information
Auto Accessories/Parts FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 P215/70R14 Hankook tires on alum. Ford rims with caps. $250 obo. 250-306-3126 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
2007 Honda Civic, 4 dr, pw, pb,ps, a/c ,radio,cd, 38,000km $13,500 phone 250-260-1934
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1983 Honda Shadow 750, good shape, new gear box, starter & battery, $2700 obo. 250-826-9510 2003 Honda XR 100, very good cond. $1500. 250-3082728 2008 KAWASAKI Vulcan 500 cruiser, 3130kms, exc.cond. like new, easy to handle, great mid-size cruiser, $4975. 250545-1181.
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TESTIMONIAL 2005 21’ Rockwood Lite, w/slide, every option, as new. $12,500
Cars - Domestic 1980 Buick Regal 2dr, 107,000k, 305hp, auto, $500 obo. 250-260-5819 1988 Chrysler New Yorker, V6 mint cond. loaded, 130,000k, $1600. 250-558-0509 1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215. 1998 Chev Cavalier Z24, 2dr, sunroof, A/C, tinted windows, white, 2-sets of tires on rims, lady driven, great on gas. Good cond $2500. 250-503-1270. 2005 Hyundai Tuscon. 2 ltr, front wheel drive, AM/FM stereo w/MP3 CD, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, power brakes/steering/mirrors/windows/locks. Roof rack, five doors, tilt steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, block heater, heated front windshield & heated mirrors. New winter tires, timing belt, windshield & front brakes. Good on gas +/- hwy 30, town 28 m/g. 100,000 kms. EXCELLENT CONDITION. New Price: $8900 obo. Call: Cell 250-617-9944
Advertised in Vernon 1 week and sold to the first caller on the first day! 10’ CAMPER, EVERYTHING WORKS, NO LEAKS, $1200 OBO. 250-545-2592. 12 FT Older Travel Trailer. Sleeps 3. Good condition. 250-542-5270 1981 Chev Centurion Motor home, $3,700 obo. 250-5479504 1994 29’ Corsair 5th wheel, 1-slide, F/S microwave, A/C, shower, 2 propane tanks, $10,000 obo. 250-306-1434 1994 Palomino by Cascade, clean 8’ camper, pop top, stove, furnace, fridge, one owner, call 250-260-3950 Pivoting 5th wheel hitch. $375. (250)545-8180
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2008 ARTIC Fox 30U Travel Trialer. Meticulous, 2 slide, full size shower. Comes with equalizer hitch. $31,500. Please call 250-546-0312. 2009 Everest 37’ 5th wheel & 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 heavy duty turbo diesel, 83k. Asking $84,500 combo. 5th wheel excellent cond. incl. transferable 7yr extended warranty. Electric awning, hide-away 42” flat screen TV, surround sound entertainment centre. Solar equipped, 6x6 deep cycle 6 volt batteries. Remote satellite finder, custom made vinyl skirting, four slides, full size double door fridge, microwave/convection oven. Island kitchen, walk around queen bed. Loads of heated bsmt. storage. E/F, W/D prep. Truck incl tow pkge & 16k 5th wheel hitch, engine brake. Truck $33,500. 5th wheel $51,000. 250-275-7515 or jandcking@shaw.ca 8’ Vanguard Camper, older model, f/s, everything works, hydraulic jacks, $1000 obo (250)542-1430 BOATS, RV DETAILING Truck & Cars. INSTALL HITCHES All vehicles Truck & Trailer Accessories & Parts. Call (250)-769-1945 FOR SALE. $19,000. 2008 Wildcat 30’ 5th wheel, 2 slideds, 2 TV’s, top cond., used only 1 season. See in Kelowna, call 403-860-9990 or email aarrgh1@gmail.com
2004 Ford Freestar SE, 170,000 km, remote starter, stereo, with DVD, great cond. $5700. Call Cole for more info 250-833-2637. 2005 Montana extended, 110KM, very clean cond. $5000 obo. (250)260-5232 2006 CHEV Colorado, red Z71/LT, crew cab, 4x4, 5 cyl. Kenwood CD, bluetooth, remote starter, 4 speed auto, $15,990. 250-308-2455.
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
Sport Utility Vehicle 1992 Chevy Blazer/Tahoe 4x4, auto, leather, $1100 obo. 250-550-7454 2003 Honda CRV, great buy, $6,100 obo. (250)546-9929 Ask for Eldon. 2004 Tahoe LT, full load, leather, exc. cond. $12,900. Call for info 250-545-8781
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Beauty in Vernon Exotic Jasmine 24yr visiting Chocolate Tiara 19yr 250-859-9584
Sailboat for sale or trade for travel trailer, 1999 Catalina 22, wing keel, 3 sails, furler, pop top, 6 hp Yamaha, electric start, depth sounder, VHF radio, mass raising system, factory trailer, sleeps 4. Many extras. $14,000. 250-260-6642.
Utility Trailers 2007 Snake River dump trailer 80” wide, 12’ long. 2x 6000lbs axles. Tarp, spare tire, heavy duty ramps. $7,200 obo. (250)938-5226. Trailers for Sale. Cargo* Utility* Dump Box* Hi-Deck* Flat Deck* Atv/Sled. BC CARGO TRAILERS 1-866-546-5899 WANTED: Utility trailer for 14’ aluminum fishing boat. Rollers if possible. 250-545-1441 leave message.
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1st Choice Charley’s Escorts In or Out Calls. Vernon Location 250-540-7069 or 250-540-7769 Always Hiring. CharleysEscorts.com BEACH BUNNIES New First Class Spa Now Open! #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 We only hire the very best
16’ Canaventure 75hp Merc trim, tilt, new prop, canvas top, 2 Merc tanks, fish finder, w/trailer, runs good. $2500. obo. 7.5 Evinrude w/tank, new carb kit, low hrs, runs like new. $600 firm. 250-558-0372 or 250-307-2840. 2003 SEARAY 20 ft sundeck bowrider 5.0 mercruiser, 147 hrs. ex. cond. $19,900...2006 Maxum 19 ft bowrider 4.3 mercruiser, tower 54 hrs. ex. cond $19,900...2005 Four Winns 20 ft bowrider 5.0 Volvo penta, 117 hrs. ex. cond. $23,900. Dennis 250-938-0225.
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Certified Swedish relaxation full body massage. Erotic available. 10-9 daily. (250)938-8960 CHAT live with Charley’s girls and guys. 1-900-528-1051, 1-900-548-1051, 1-900-7831051. MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage, $95. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250766-2048 Pretty Gina, 38, blonde, slim, 36DD natural. Fun friendly escort + friend, 22. in/out, fetish ok. 250-307-8174 Sensual body massage, various apt.’s avail. sensual erotic tantra and nuru. 250-309-1932
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Notice is hereby given that creditors having claim against the estate of George William Hood, deceased, who died on the 31st day of March 2009, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor; c/o Marilynne Calver 6585 Apollo Road, Vernon, BC, V1H 1J2 on or before the 30th of April, 2011. After which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which it has notice.
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NOTICE IS hereby given that the Splatsin First Nation is officially requesting input into the draft Woodlot License Plan for Woodlot 0338 situated in and around Salmon Valley and Sowsap Creek. The plan covers the entire Woodlot License operating area. Please note that this referral process does not include the review of specific block and road locations. A 60 day opportunity for review and comment of the draft plan will be provided from April 04, 2011 to June 02, 2011. For more information contact Steve Giesbrecht, RPF (250804-0332). Direct all written comments to WL 0338 WLP. c/o Landmark Forest Management Box 87, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N2.
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Boat Accessories 8HP Honda Outboard motor. Short leg, like new, used approx. 50hrs. 2 tanks. (New $2700) Asking $1500. Phone after 7pm, (250)547-6018
Re: The Estate of GEORGE WILLIAM HOOD, Deceased of Vernon, British Columbia.
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89,800 , kms
1993 Ford F250 4x4 XLT, 225,000KM, reg cab, long box, 460 A/T, Michelin A/T tires, $2,900 obo. (250)836-3056 1996 Ford F150 xlt 4x4, clean, good cond. $4,600 obo. Phone (250)308-6421 in evenings. 2003 Sonoma,V6, auto, extra cab, a/c, cruise,140,000kms, $6800. 778-475-5651 Vernon.
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11-293A
4703 - 27th St. VERNON • 250-545-0606 Res. 250-545-7797
DL#9133
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The Corporation of the
City of Vernon REQUEST FOR QUOTE
Attention Advertisers As Good Friday, April 22 is a holiday, the deadline for the Friday & Sunday publications have been changed.
FLT-11-43 – (2) Compact Service Bodies
The deadlines will be as follows:
You are hereby invited to fax or email your price quotation for the supply and delivery of the following items. The City of Vernon reserves the right to accept or reject all or part of any quotation, and to accept this Quotation in total or in part, or to accept the Quotation which it deems most favourable in the interest of the City of Vernon. The Lowest or any Quote will not necessarily be accepted.
Publication Date
(2) Compact service bodies Faxed Quotes will be received at the of¿ce of the Purchasing Agent at 250-550-3523 or emailed at sshannon@vernon.ca or must be delivered in a clearly marked sealed envelope at 1900 – 48 Ave, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Y7, up to and including closing time of 2:00 p.m. local time, Monday, April 18, 2011 Further information, speci¿cations and Quote Forms may be obtained from the of¿ce of the Purchasing Agent between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. (250) 550-3646.
Friday, April 22 Deadlines
Display & Classified Advertising: 10 am Wed. April 20 Publication Date
Sunday, April 24 Deadlines
Display Business/Senior/Travel/Life 2 pm Wed. April 20 Display & Classified Advertising: 10 am Thurs. April 21
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/††/#/∞Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (R7B), 2011 Chevrolet Malibu (R7A) and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to May 2, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. x$3,200 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 Traverse (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ††Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 Equinox/2011 Malibu/2011 Traverse on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132 Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $26,498/$22,498/$32,498 with$2,199/$3,099/$3,249 down on 2011 Equinox/2011 Malibu/2011 Traverse, equipped as described. #$1,000 is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive). Example: $10,000 purchase price, after tax price is $11,200 ($10,000 plus $1,200 applicable taxes). After applying $1,000 credit, after tax price is $10,200 ($885 reduced purchase price plus $115 applicable taxes), with the $1,000 credit being the $885 reduction from the purchase price and the $115 reduction in taxes which would have otherwise been payable on the full purchase price. $1,500 credit available to current owners of select GMCL discontinued vehicle brands, $1,000 credit available to current GMAC Lease customers and current owners of select GMCL passenger vans, or a $500-$1,000 credit available to current owners of GMCL vehicles registered and insured (in Canada) in their name for the previous consecutive six months. Credit may be applied towards the purchase/finance of an eligible new 2010/2011 Chevrolet, Buick GMC, or Cadillac vehicle, delivered before May 2, 2011. Exceptions: $500 credit available on Aveo, Cobalt, Cruze and $750 credit available on Equinox. Ineligible vehicles: Medium duty trucks. Offer is transferable to a family member living within same household (proof of address required). Dealer may request documentation and contact GM to verify eligibility. Offer may not be redeemed for cash or combined with certain other consumer incentives. See your local GM dealer for details. ∞Offer applies to most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles, excluding PDJ Trucks and Camaro Convertible, delivered between February 1 and May 2, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. Dealer order or trade may be required. Retail customers will receive up to $1,000 (tax exclusive) (Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for $1,000 all other Cruze models and Aveo will receive $500), to be used towards the purchase of genuine GM Accessories and Options. Installation not included. Alternatively, the $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer Customize Your Ride Event credit (tax exclusive) ($500 for Chevrolet Cruze and Aveo) may be applied to the vehicle purchase price. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ◊U.S. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). For more information on safety ratings, go to www.safercar.gov. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~With purchase or lease of most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles delivered from dealer stock between March 3 and May 2, 2011, and with payment of an additional $0.01, customers receive a Preferred Price™ fuel savings card at participating dealers, redeemable for $0.20 per litre on 5,000 L of fuel. Chevrolet Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for 5,000L; all other Cruze models and Chevrolet Aveo will receive 2,500 L of fuel. The $0.20/L savings includes applicable taxes. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Cards valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash. Offer excludes 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at anyy time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence.
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Call Bannister Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-545-0606, or visit us at 4703 - 27th Street, Vernon # www.bannisters.com [License #9133]