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prison while 44 per cent said no. In adjacent Area D of the North Okanagan Lumby residents could soon know if they Regional District, 34 per cent voted yes while are in the running for a correctional facility. 66 per cent voted no. Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, met Village council decided 4-1 Monday to purwith Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond sue development of a correctional facility. Wednesday to discuss the process for deterMayor Kevin Acton is pleased with the minmining a location for an Okanagan prison. istry’s timeline. “They will start evaluating the applicants “It means they are serious and getting down immediately,” said Foster. to business,” said Acton. “The minister would like a recom“I hope they will whittle the nummendation from staff by the end of ber of applicants down and we’re still June.” in the mix.” Once a community is identified, Lumby Concerned Citizens, the municipal council and the govwhich opposes a prison, was hoping ernment would enter into negotiathe ministry would make a decision tions on grants in lieu of taxes and before June. infrastructure funding. “The sooner this is decided, the Eric Foster Issues of zoning and land acquisisooner people can get back on with tion would also have to be tackled. life,” said Randy Rauck, spokesperBased on the complexities of son. negotiations, Foster says there is no guarantee Foster says he did use his meeting with a prison will proceed even if a site has been Bond to lobby on behalf of Lumby. selected. “I supported the village’s application going Foster and Bond also spoke briefly about forward, but pushing it one way or the other, the division among Lumby residents over a no,” he said. proposed jail. The other communities interested in host“One of the criteria being examined by the ing a minimum-security, 360-cell facility in ministry is the desire of a community to have a the Okanagan are Summerland and Penticton. facility,” he said. Penticton will hold a referendum on the “That will be a consideration in any deci- issue June 18. sion.” “If they are going to a referendum, they will During Saturday’s referendum, 56 per cent have a bit of a (time) issue because ministry of those who voted in the village said yes to a staff is starting evaluations,” said Foster. Morning Star Staff
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One-year-old George Hartland holds his catch at the 10th annual Polson Park Kids Fish-Out Sunday. The event was hosted by the Kalamalka Fly Fishers. See more photos on A16.
VJH loses administrator at busy time RICHARD ROLKE
tower, the hospital is severely over-crowded, campaigns to complete the new floors and Vernon Jubilee Hospital administra- add new community beds are underway, and tion is changing in the midst of the in the middle of all of this, we are new tower nearing completion and going to be once again without demands growing for more beds. strong local administration.” Pat Furey, acute area director, Hardy suggests the retirement is retiring June 3, and the Interior may be linked to conditions at Health Authority has initiated a the hospital. recruitment process. “VJH has been chronically “She has been innovative, willing overcrowded since Pat started to listen to new ideas and willing two years ago, and the last year to meet with physicians and staff has been particularly stressful Pat Furey to work together to find solutions and unpleasant for all staff,” he to our ongoing crisis,” said Dr. Ed said. Hardy, medical staff president. “Local administration naturally bears the “The timing of Ms. Furey’s retirement brunt of staff, patient and public complaints, could not really be worse. We are only a few and also has to answer to senior administramonths away from moving into the new tion and government.” Morning Star Staff
Furey insists her departure is not related to the pressures facing the hospital. “I love VJH and the work and it’s just personally time for me to retire,” she said. She is also confident issues at the hospital will remain a priority through the transition. “There is a strong team on the ground and it will be business as usual,” said Furey. “It’s not about one person. It’s a team approach.” IHA is expected to receive the keys for the patient care tower in about nine days, and access for the public will begin in September. “The building is substantially finished and we just need to get our staff trained,” said Furey. Besides the tower, the other issue facing
the hospital is being overcapacity on an ongoing basis. Physicians and other health care workers are demanding that the Ministry of Health develop two shelled-in floors in the tower for acute care beds. Ministry officials have indicated the situation is being reviewed but there is no guarantee of funds. “Those discussions will continue. It (retirement) won’t change anything about that process,” said Furey. Furey is VJH’s fifth administrator in 12 years. “This constant change and instability is unhealthy and absolutely unacceptable for any organization, and has certainly adversely affected this hospital and region,” said Hardy.
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Police have shut down an alleged North Okanagan family-run marijuana grow operation. The RCMP’s Southeast District General Investigation Section wrapped up a month-long investigation this week into the alleged family-run marijuana grow operation in the Falkand area. Two properties were searched Tuesday, with family members spanning three generations allegedly involved. A team of approximately 20 officers from Southeast District, Vernon-North Okanagan detachment and others moved in early Tuesday morning to simultaneously execute search warrants on two separate properties. One property was in the 3300 block of Highway 97 and the second in the 3900 block of Keller Road. A total of 2,218 plants were seized from the outbuildings on both properties. Officers also seized an estimated total of $10,000 in Canadian currency along with
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More than 2,000 plants were seized by RCMP at a marijuana grow operation near Falkland Tuesday. Five people were arrested including a 78-year-old man and his 75-year-old wife. trafficking paraphernalia. “The search warrants were
conducted without any incidents,� said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk from the
Southeast District. “During the operation, our air services helicop-
ter and a police dog team on the ground proved invaluable as one man attempted to flee from the Keller Road property. “He soon voluntarily laid flat on the ground after seeing the nearby barking police dog and hovering helicopter.� Five individuals were arrested on site including a 78-year-old man and his 75-year-old wife, both from Falkland. Their relatives, a 53-year-old man from Enderby, a 44-year-old Falkland woman, and a 24-year-old Falkland man, were also taken into custody. As of Wednesday, the three eldest have made appearances before a justice of the peace and have been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and production of a controlled substance. All of those arrested have been released. Investigators will forward their complete findings to Crown counsel for consideration of further charges against other family members involved.
Divers recover body from Okanagan Lake RICHARD ROLKE
It’s a beautiful, scenic road and not a super highway.� Residents have expressed concerns about the road for years, and particularly the inability of slower-moving vehicles to make room for other motorists. “The Ministry of Transportation has plans to put in pull-outs but they’re not there yet,� said Edgson.
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The victim of a fatal motor vehicle accident has been found in Okanagan Lake. On Thursday, RCMP divers recovered a body from inside a red Cadillac that left Westside Road, just north of Bear Creek Provincial Park, and entered the lake Tuesday. “We know who the registered owner of the vehicle is, and they are from the Fintry area,� said Cst. Steve Holmes. The individual inside the vehicle had not been identified by press time. The vehicle was found in about 40 feet of water and divers will make sure there are no other possible victims. On Tuesday at about 6:30 p.m., the Cadillac tried to pass a northbound Toyota station wagon on a sharp curve. The station wagon was forced into a cement barrier while the Cadillac lost control, went over a steep bank and rolled down into the lake. The occupants of the station wagon were
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Trust fund established to help victims of fire ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
As a child, Patti Mondor nearly lost her mom in a fire. With that memory in mind, and the fact the Vernon woman knows a couple of the residents, Mondor has established a trust fund for the victims of the April 30 fire at a Vernon four-plex. Five families – nine adults and nine children – were living in the complex in the 3500 block of 25th Avenue that was destroyed by an early-morning fire that was reported around 4:30 a.m. Everybody got out safely, but all of the fam-
ilies lost everything, and no one had any content insurance. “My mom was just about burnt in a fire when I was a little girl, she was saved, unhurt, but would have been overcome by smoke had they not found her,” said Mondor, who volunteers her time with seniors and the SPCA. “These things bother me. I can’t even look at burned buildings. This really touches my heart. “I’m doing this not necessarily for the person we know in the complex. It’s specifically because there were children involved, and everybody lost every-
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Vernon a no-show at municipal conference Municipal officials have been discussing issues of concern this week without Vernon at the table. No one from the city went to the Southern Interior Local Government Association conference, which began Wednesday and ends today in Merritt. “We didn’t have any issues we needed to bring up,” said Mayor Wayne Lippert. “We didn’t see the value in going this year.”
“We didn’t see the value in going this year.” — Wayne Lippert In the past, Vernon has sent one or two council members to the annual event, which includes information sessions and a chance for politicians to consider common topics. “We’ve done the networking before and we know people,” said
Lippert. “It’s easy to get together with others if we need to.” Delegates also consider resolutions on a variety of topics that are used to lobby senior government. Lumby has sent two representa-
tives to SILGA, while there are three from Spallumcheen, three from the North Okanagan Regional District, three from Coldstream, one from Armstrong and six from Enderby. Lippert doesn’t believe Vernon’s absence indicates a lack of interest in SILGA. “We aren’t the only ones who don’t have representation there,” he said. The city will also save some money by not participating in the conference. Early-bird registra-
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“They had just arrived and had packed their stuff into the house.” — Kevin Alstad been put in contact with Emergency Social Services for 72-hour assistance, while the owner of the property is currently out of town. The structure was fully engulfed when
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Few challenges arose for the volunteer firefighters. “We had to tender water in but the Shuswap River is right there so that helped,” said Alstad. It’s believed the fire began in a wall but a cause has not been determined. “We have a feeling that it’s electrical in nature but we need to have another look at it,” said Alstad.
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A sure sign of spring is bears wandering into residential neighbourhoods and on to farms. The Ministry of Environment is starting to receive phone calls about bears. “We’ve had two complaints of bears in Vernon so far but it’s early yet, They are looking for food,” said Josh Lockwood, conservation officer. “Mountain bikers have called and said they saw a grizzly in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.” Between April and September 2010, the ministry had received 482 black bear complaints and 11 grizzly complaints in the North Okanagan-Shuswap. Officers will only destroy a bear if it is believed the animal poses a threat to people or livestock. On Monday at about 2 p.m., the ministry received a report of a male grizzly bear apparently stalking horses in Malakwa. “He wasn’t doing anything. He was tilling the ground for ground squirrels,” said Lockwood. “We said we would come out if it continued to be a problem.”
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Josh Lockwood, conservation officer, checks over a grizzly bear reported to have been chasing horses. At 5:30 p.m., officers got another call that the bear had been shot by a resident. “The bear wasn’t dead. It was running,” said Brent Smith, a conservation officer. A wounded animal can be a safety risk so nearby residents and Yard Creek Provincial Park were notified of the situation, and officers began searching for the grizzly. On Tuesday, with the help of a dog, the bear was found about three
There were minor injuries during an industrial accident in Oyama. A 54-year-old Kelowna man suffered only a cut after his excavator rolled down an embankment at a job site Tuesday. The incident occurred at a construction site in the 5600 block of Oyama Road at around 9:30 a.m. “The man was taken to the Lake Country Medical Clinic for treatment to a laceration but was otherwise unharmed,” said Cst. Steve Holmes, with the RCMP. “The excavator sustained damage and Work Safe B.C. has taken over the investi-
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ome moms appear as though they were born to mother (you know the type, the ones who seem to have all the patience in the world and 99 per cent of the time their children appear perfectly behaved). I always hoped I’d be one of those types, but that hasn’t exactly been the case. When it comes to mothering - I sometimes wonder how I ever qualified for the job. Jennifer Smith Apparently I’m not the only one: according to a recent Baby Center poll 85 per cent of the 25,780 moms asked worry that they’re not cut out to be a mom. We look around at our friends, female coworkers, sisters, in-laws, and our own moms and can’t help but compare ourselves. We watch mothers at the grocery store with their children sitting perfectly behaved in the shopping carts and wonder how they do it, as we wrestle our own from tearing apart the neatly stacked shelves. We see them master tantrums with ease, or avoid potential explosions with some magical touch. We wonder where these supermoms got their skills – was there some parenting school or class that I missed? The reality is, as women we are naturally just too hard on ourselves. We strive for perfection in an imperfect world. Yet we are all a work-in-progress. We all have our faults (yes, even those supermoms aren’t doing everything right, and perhaps behind closed doors their situation is much different than what we see). Therefore as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday we should applaud all that we have accomplished. Whether it’s simply getting out the door on time more often this week than last, or
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Despite calling the federal election a dangerous and unnecessary exercise, Prime Minister Stephen Harper can now breathe easy, knowing he won’t have to take down the photo gallery of himself set up in the government lobby of the House of Commons. Perhaps he may soon be adding some group shots of his new Conservative majority government. Equally enthralling is what’s happened with the other parties. Obviously, Harper isn’t the only happy candidate. Jack Layton’s longtime wish of seeing the NDP take on the role of official opposition has at last come to fruition. And Layton and his band of 102 New Democrats can take the 167 Conservatives in the House to task over matters that are truly important to Canadians. We expect to be hearing a lot more from Green Party leader Elizabeth May who, despite being left out of the candidates’ debates, landed a seat in the House. As for the dissolution of the Liberal stronghold in Canada, it was a long time coming. For we should not forget the complacent rule of the Jean Chretien and Paul Martin Liberal governments. The next four years will be crucial for Canada. We hope those in power will remember those without power when they’re making decisions, decisions that will affect our environment, our children and the institutions that define Canada, such as public health care – an institution that embodies compassion for those with little power and fewer resources. -Salmon Arm Observer
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s the owner of a local company specializing in energy efficient lighting, I would like to take a moment to respond to a recent article about the BC Conservative party wanting to reverse a ban on incandescent lamps. A primary concern raised in the article was regarding the safety of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Like any piece of technical equipment, you get what you pay for. Typically, less expensive CFLs use a larger amount of mercury. Higher end, or commercial grade lamps like the type our company sells, use the lowest amount of mercury in the industry. In addition to using less mercury, higher end lamps typically bind the mercury to other metals. This mixture is called an amalgam. This ensures that if a CFL is broken, the mercury remains bound to the other metals and is not released into the air. It is important to note that unless your lamps specifically say mercury amalgam somewhere on the package, that they should be handled with care should one be broken. Just like televisions and computers, CFLs should be regarded as electronic equipment. As such, we all have a responsibility to make sure they are disposed of correctly. Any responsible lighting retailer will collect used CFLs from their customers. Also, CFLs are now collected at landfills throughout the GRATEFUL FOR CARE Our mother, a very courageous woman, was found in her home one afternoon sitting in her chair, confused and unable to speak. The ambulance was called and she was taken to the emergency department of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. She was assessed and the situation was overwhelming for all. She was anxious and very vulnerable. We stayed with her night and day as she spent four days on an emergency room stretcher and five weeks in the hospital. It was devastating to watch her in pain, this woman, who for the past decades had raised and nurtured her eight children and had seemed indestructible. Within 48 hours she regained her speech and the confusion faded as mom came back to us. However, another CT scan determined she required surgery. Mom made the decision to go ahead with the operation with all its inherent risks. During the days that followed she was cared for by some of the most amazing health care professionals. Women and men who
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take their job to heart and at times wore their hearts on their sleeves as they cared for mom with compassion and knowledge. With the constant over-capacity numbers in our hospital we saw the hard choices that are made every day, choices that affect the patient, families and staff. We hear about the numbers, but when it touches you personally, you see first hand why the medical system needs to change. Staff takes on the stories they see daily, we were but one. We thank you for all your care for our mom and giving her the attention that she needed and deserved. Thank you for treating her with dignity and respect and for your amazing support during such a difficult time for our family. Our sincere appreciation to Dr. Viljoen, Dr. Kutsche, Dr. McClellan, also to the nurses and support staff. I wish we could acknowledge you individually for your tremendous compassion and kindness. Margaret Kirk's family
I can't believe the vision of the Vernon council. It's time to make a stand. In fact, I may lie down in front of the bulldozers as they try to remove those 70-year-old maples on 31st Avenue. 1) The Cenotaph Park is a green space. This was supposed to link up to the city hall/library/ clock open space. You are going to put a line of buses directly in this pathway? 2) Trees are vital to the health of us and our planet. You want to get rid of our oldest and still vibrantly healthy – at 70 years – trees in our green space? 3) Many other areas can serve as transit depots at that end of town. Council, pick any other area. For example: east of the train station. Can't people walk over to the green spaces from the transit stop instead of tramping directly onto the grass and wearing it down? As I head towards my 70 years on this earth, I wonder what council has in store for me? Pat McAllister
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ing the bushes for funding, and most political bodies in the North Okanagan are cutting back or slamming the door altogether. You may agree or disagree about their policies, but I do know this; the O'Keefe Ranch is a priceless historical site, as well as a precious tourist destination, for people of all ages. Well I have a solution and we, Joe and Josephina Public, can help solve the O'Keefe dilemma, feel good about ourselves and our community and we can repeat this success each year. Each family or single person needs to buy a season's pass to the ranch. A family pass costs $60 plus HST for the entire season and is valid for all daily events. A single's pass is $30 plus HST. Our family bought a pass each year when our girls were young. It was brilliant. We visited the ranch every week or two all summer and the children never seemed to tire of that busy place. When we had house guests, it was a “go to” destination. We let this custom lapse when the girls grew up, but I intend to renew my O'Keefe Ranch “affilia-
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residents to address high speeds on North Fork Road. Heavy-footed drivers are drawing increased It’s anticipated the program will move into scrutiny in rural communities. Kingfisher, at the north end of Mabel Lake, as the The Safe Communities Unit has been monitor- weather improves. ing the activities of speeders in the North “That area gets quite busy during the Okanagan Regional District’s five electoral summer months,” said Morgan. areas. However, what the program requires “I am focusing on school zones like BX is volunteers. Elementary,” said Roy Morgan, crime pre“I am looking for people to help vention co-ordinator. implement the program throughout the In fact, the Speed Watch program was areas,” said Morgan. initiated on Silver Star Road four times in It’s been suggested that Morgan bring April. all of the community associations in the Halvorson In rural Enderby, speeders were observed five electoral areas together as a way on two different occasions by Morgan in of increasing awareness about Speed the Ashton Creek Elementary area, while Watch and expanding co-operation. he also set up the Speed Watch equipment on “These are not individual problems of indiHighway 97A in Grindrod twice. vidual areas,” said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star “In Grindrod, from the bridge to the park is very director. dangerous,” said Herman Halvorson, rural Enderby Morgan is trying to obtain a speed reader board director. from ICBC. He presently uses City of Vernon Morgan has also been working with Cherryville equipment. Morning Star Staff
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ous stages of undress – Saturday’s fire was called in at 4:30 a.m. Sinclair said it’s vital that people prepare what she terms a grab-andgo bag for just such an emergency. “Having that graband-go bag ready with one or two doses of your medication, or an extra set of eyeglasses so you can see to drive your car away, I can’t overstate it,” she said. “We see it so often.” All it takes is one hour to learn how to prepare a bag, and that message will be delivered repeatedly at Saturday’s emergency awareness day. “Come spend an hour or less and if the one and only thing you take away is how to build a graband-go bag, or whatever you want to call it, for your family, then the show, in my estimation, will be a complete success,” said Sinclair. The Red Cross will have grab-and-go bags for sale, and emergency support services will
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Boat show sails into season JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
The launch of boating season is here. The Vernon Yacht Club’s 22nd annual Boat and Leisure Show hits the lakeshore Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7919 Okanagan Landing Road. Free shuttle rides to and from Marshall Field’s parking area will also be provided. “It’s just a great way to spend the day,” said Craig Williams, VYC’s director of publicity and marketing. “You can wander the docks and look at different boats.” In celebration of Mother’s Day, a portion of proceeds from all meal sales on Sunday will be donated to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. The free admission event features free sailboat rides, draw prizes, a supervised bounce and play for the kids, the club’s famous Yacht Dogs and Boat Burgers and 35 exhibitors both on and off the water. “Exhibit types range from paddle boards to houseboats and include a wide variety of motorized, sail and human powered watercraft,” said Dan Irvine, chair of
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based businesses but we also need Internet for banking or Rural Lumby residents have educational purposes,” he said. a passenger in their attempt to Residents are willing to connavigate the inforsider extending service mation highway. into their area through The North taxes, but details about O k a n a g a n the potential cost are Regional District’s required first. Electoral Area “Unless Telus has a plan, A d v i s o r y there’s not much to talk Committee is askabout,” said Fairbairn. ing Telus to proCherryville entered Rick Fairbairn vide cost informainto such a fact-finding tion for extendprocess with Telus some ing high-speed time ago. Internet service to Whitevale, At a recent meeting in Trinity Valley and Mabel Lake. Cherryville, the company proDirector Rick Fairbairn says vided information on service dial-up Internet is fairly slow options and costs. and that has presented signifi“It’s now up to the commucant challenges for many resi- nity to decide how we want to dents, and particularly those fund this,” said Eugene Foisy, operating businesses at home. Cherryville director, adding “We’re promoting small- that the main option is through Morning Star Staff
a local service area that is included on property taxes. “It’s all about dollars and cents now.” Like rural Lumby, the lack of high-speed Internet has created challenges for many Cherryville businesses. But Foisy says dial-up is also having a negative social impact. “With homework and researching projects, kids are having problems because their Internet is too slow,” he said. But before a local service area can be set up, Foisy wants assurances that the process will be fair and not penalize those residents who don’t want Internet. “Some people don’t have computers at home so why would they pay for something they don’t use?” he said.
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The Granny Scam has surfaced again in Vernon. RCMP received a call Tuesday from an 83-yearold Vernon resident who reported being scammed out of nearly $1,000. Police report the scam artist contacted the victim by telephone, posing as her granddaughter. The caller — Gerry Kovacs claimed that she had been arrested in Jamaica as a result of an accident and needed the money. The caller then provided the victim instructions on how and where to send the money. The victim complied and sent the money, only to realize later that the whole thing was a scam. “It is very unfortunate that the victim in this case had never heard of the Granny Scam,” said Vernon RCMP Cpl. Gerry Kovacs. RCMP would like to remind the public to be aware of such calls, and to ask questions only family members would know the answer too. “Remember, if it seems odd or unusual, it probably is,” said Kovacs. “These scams target our most vulnerable sector of society, our seniors, so please take time to educate your family and friends and neighbours.”
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Lumby sticks with no tax increase RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A financial plan is now firmly in place for Lumby. Members of council adopted the 2011 municipal budget Monday. There will be no increase in property taxes, and Mayor Kevin Acton says that reflects the ongoing impact of the recession on residents. “People can’t afford tax increases. We are
“We are holding the line this year.” — Kevin Acton holding the line this year,” he said. However, Acton admits that revenue is required to continue with village operations and he can’t guarantee
there won’t be a hike in taxes in 2012. Also on Monday, council adopted the water and sewer rates bylaws for 2011. Water rates will
include a flat fee of $12 and then 64 cents per cubic metre. The average home will see their cost go from $240 to $310 annually. Acton believes installation of meters is encouraging conservation. “We are already realizing a 20 per cent decrease in water use,” he said. But even with less water being used, the village is not concerned
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Greater Vernon residents can see first hand what $29 million got them. The North Okanagan Regional District will host an open house at the Duteau Creek water treatment plant Saturday. Tours will run every 20 minutes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “There will be educational information,” said Renee Clark, water quality manager. “Due to safety issues children under 13 years of age will not be allowed to tour the plant.” Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants (no high heels or loose clothing). Maps of the site are available at www.rdno.ca
Cops bust drug deal ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Call it good police intuition. Members of the Vernon RCMP’s community response unit were working April 29 in the 3200 block of 25th Avenue, near the Green Valley Motel. “Surveillance was established on a lone individual driving in the area who appeared to be involved in drug dealing activities,” said Cpl. Gerry Kovacs. The driver of this vehicle was eventually stopped and police seized a small quantity of cocaine, cash and three cell phones. A Vernon man, 19, was arrested and later released on a promise to appear in court. He is facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
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H4216
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A large wholesaler of fine Persian & Oriental carpets is now insolvent. Their assets are ordered to be sold by auction. All items are guaranteed as hand woven, or hand-made with natural fibres. Consignments for liquidation from various cancelled exhibitions have been added to this auction.
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Carol Monk (right), with the People Place, starts packing up the charity garage sale as the crowds wind down Saturday.
Park closed for launch renos Morning Star Staff
Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park in Lake Country will be closed for the replacement of the main boat launch. From Monday to Saturday, the park on Okanagan Centre Road West will be shut down to boats, vehicles and pedestrians. “We’ll be removing the existing deteriorating boat launch pads and a very large crane will swing the new concrete pads into place,” said Bruce Smith, with the Central Okanagan Regional District. “The new pads are slightly wider and longer, which will extend the launch slightly further into Okanagan Lake. As some of this work will also be done in the lake, we’ve received the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Environment and will be taking precautions to protect the water such as installing a silt curtain to contain any sediment
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Andi Lonon (right) talks to David Derbowka, with Passive Remediation Systems, about the process of using trees to clean up soil contaminants, during the Live Life Well Trade Show at Armstrong’s Hassen Arena Saturday.
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Pedal power builds momentum Morning Star Staff
The North Okanagan will be an active participant in Bike to Work Week May 30 to June 5. The goal of the campaign is to encourage residents to leave their cars at home and use pedal power to get to work. “We are very excited about this year’s Bike to Work Week to build on the momentum gained from last year’s event,” said Wendy Majewski the City of Vernon’s transportation demand management co-ordinator. To gear up and get ready for Bike to Work Week, Vernon Moves is sponsoring public bike skills and safety workshops Sunday and May 15 at city hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the workshops, Bruce Mol, a certified instructor, emphasizes five traffic principles: why and where collisions occur and the physical skills needed to negotiate with traffic safely. Cyclists will also learn how prevent collisions and reduce the severity of collisions. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. The cost is $10 per cyclist. Team leaders are the key to a successful week and are invited to attend a fun bike to work orientation workshop at city hall May 12 from 4:45 to 7 p.m. There will be a pizza supper and leaders will receive a free BTW T-shirt along with a promotional package including some safety items, to encourage new and returning riders. This year’s theme is safety. “Our team leader workshop will focus on recommended cycling attire, safer routes, cycle safety and bike maintenance,” said Majewski.
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Preregistration for the team leader workshop is required. To get involved simply join your workplace team or form your own community team and register by visiting www.biketowork.ca/north-okanagan. A team can consist of your entire workplace, department or work group. There is no limit to the number of teams per organization.
Drought Planters Exclusively designed to withstand our hot, dry summers
24
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Impatiens or Petunia Hanging Baskets In full bloom
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Dracena Palms
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Staff at the RCMP’s local 911 call centre are speaking out in the hopes of reducing the large number of accidental calls made to the emergency number, wasting time that could be spent responding to real emergencies. In a two-week period last month, the call centre, based in Kelowna, received 1,938 abandoned calls to 911, averaging out to 138 calls daily that operators and police officers had to track down and verify. “We calculated that just over 110 hours were spent by operators in locating and verifying abandoned calls, which equates to about eight hours per day,” said Staff Sgt. Troy Gross, manager of the 911 Operations Communications Centre (OCC). “That time is exponentially longer for police officers on the road to follow up on abandoned calls.” “That precious time could be spent on investigating more serious offences and responding to real emergencies,” said Gross. And the problem is not just confined to last month. In 2010, the OCC, which serves 660,000
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CAMROSE – A five-game layoff didn’t seem to hamper Pat McGillis too much Wednesday afternoon in Camrose. Returning from a stint on injured reserve, the secondyear forward pocketed a pair of goals, including the shorthanded winner on a secondperiod 2-on-0, as the Vernon Vipers brushed back the Wellington Dukes of Ontario 5-2 in Royal Bank Cup preliminary play at Edgeworth Centre. The two-time defending RBC champs were 3-0 in the five-team tourney heading into their final round-robin game against the Pembroke Lumber Kings (1-2) Thursday night. Combined with a 2-1 win by tournament host Camrose Kodiaks over the Lumber Kings in the Wednesdaynighter, the Vipers secured first place in the round-robin and have the option to choose their Saturday semifinal draw (either 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. PT). For the second game in a row, the Vipers opened with a pair of quick first-period strikes in front of more than 1,500 fans. McGillis, a Calgary product who missed the final four games of the Doyle Cup regional series, pocketed the first goal with a quick snap shot just inside the post on Jordan Ruby at 5:04. Vernon defenceman Brett Corkey, who supplied three helpers, sprung McGillis into the attacking zone with a nice heads-up pass. “I felt fresh. I wasn’t fatigued or tired or anything and I got my wind back pretty quick. And the early goal got my confidence back, which was nice,” said McGillis. “I just tried to get the puck on net and just shot shortside, low blocker.” Dave Robinson made it 2-0 less than two minutes later when he buried the rebound off a point shot on the powerplay. The Dukes (0-3) replied midway through the first period when forward Darcy Murphy took advantage of a missed defensive assignment in Vernon’s zone. The Marysville, Ont. forward was allowed to walk out from behind the net unchecked, turning and firing past netminder Kirby Halcrow.
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Viper forward Mike Zalewski eyes a loose puck in front of sprawled netminder Jordan Ruby in Royal Bank Cup preliminary play Wednesday afternoon at the Edgeworth Centre in Camrose. Visit www.vernonmorningstar.com and click on the game story in the Vipers Central tab to view a slide show of Wednesday’s game. Vernon peppered Ruby with 23 shots in the first period – the shots were 46-26 overall – aided by a string of powerplays. Said McGillis: “Give huge credit to their goalie; he held them in there. When you’re making 40 saves a night, you’re holding your guys in there and I think that’s what kept the guys going on their team.” The referees handed out 15 minors throughout the game, eight to Vernon and seven to Wellington. Viper forward Mike Zalewski must have felt like a target as he was dinged with four minors (hooking, holding the stick, slashing and tripping). “I don’t think it was a real physical game, or a dirty game. A lot of stick infractions, and I told our group ‘You can’t put the refs in those situations to make those calls.’ Instead of reaching, we’ve just got to take another step,” said Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner. “The penalties hurt
both teams. It just takes the momentum out of the game.” Ferner likes the way the Vipers have steadily tightened their game throughout the week, and have forced teams to try and match their speed. “We wanted to initiate, we didn’t want to stand around and see what kind of game it was going to be,” he said. “We talked about getting better as this tournament goes on and I think we’re seeing some glimpses of what we can be. “The one thing our group is doing real well right now is they’re relentless on pucks, they’re finding loose pucks, we’re getting good traffic and we’re just getting pucks to the net.” This was exemplified by McGillis’ second tally as he and Dylan Walchuk caught the defence flatfooted at the blueline to bust out on a 2-on0. The Game MVP finished by tucking a slick backhandforehand deke under an outstretched Ruby. Asked why he didn’t dish
off to Walchuk, the tournament’s leading scorer at that point, McGillis grinned: “Earlier in the game we went in on a 2-on-1, me and Wally, and he shot it so I was just returning the favour.” Down by two heading into the third period, Joe Zarbo, the Dukes’ Game MVP, pulled his team within a goal on the powerplay, using Corkey as a screen to beat Halcrow (24 saves) gloveside. Defenceman Elliott Richardson, who started the season with Vernon before ending up in his home province with the Dukes, drew an assist. “They got out to a quick lead but we kind of bounced back and in the end we missed a few opportunities on the powerplay and they managed to bury theirs,” said Richardson, who gave a rueful grin when asked if he was able to give a scouting report on his former team. “I gave them a little insight on who does what, tendencies
of certain players. Obviously it wasn’t enough tonight, but hopefully we can bounce back and meet them again in the semifinals.” Regardless of this week’s outcome, Richardson said his RBC Cup run has been like a joyride, especially considering his hockey career was in jeopardy last summer. “At the start of the year I didn’t even know if I was going to play. I battled injury last year, I was out all season and Vernon luckily gave me a chance to come out and play. Things just didn’t work and Wellington took me in. A great organization, a winning reputation and Marty (Abrams, head coach) has done a great job helping me along.” The Vipers’ Darren Nowick, who leads the tournament with three goals and two assists, put the game away with a pair of goals later in the third period. Abrams was left puzzled by his team’s week-long funk
at the RBC. “We haven’t played well yet. We’ve had a real bad tournament. I think we played one period, and that was the first period against Camrose (last Sunday). Other than that we’ve been flat,” he said. Abrams doesn’t believe playing in the national spotlight has been a factor in his team’s dismal showing. “We’ve had guys play in the World Junior A Challenge. For us, this is no bigger than the Dudley Hewitt (Central region championship) and we’ve had bigger crowds at home. I can’t put a finger on it, and if I could I would fix it.” SNAKE BITES: Kirby Halcrow’s 2.00 goals against average leads the tournament, and his .909 save percentage is second to Kodiak keeper Dalyn Flette (.929)… Corkey is the top defenceman in the RBC, and third overall, with a goal and four assists.
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advanced to Regina in dramatic fashion at YBC provincials in Kamloops. The right-hander with a 199 average needed a mark and seven pins in the final frame to win the provincial banner. Sakamoto opened the 10th with a strike, then punched a three pin. She took out the twothree pins on the left to win by seven. “I actually didn’t know I had won, I heard everybody cheering in the background,” said Sakamoto, who gives props to her coach, Viki Dumont. “She’s amazing, really encouraging.” The win in Kamloops took away the sting of finishing second at provincials in 2010 by a few pins for Sakamoto, who has been bowling for eight years, and who also plays team sports like soccer and volleyball. “I’m going to Regina to have fun and looking forward to the experience,” said Sakamoto. “I haven’t set any goals. I just want to go and do the best I can.”
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Dr. Lee Dental Clinic/Checkers’ forward Allana Rehman charges through the AF Blazers’ defence to bury one past keeper Eileen Pelliccia Tuesday in North Okanagan Woman’s Soccer Association Competitive Division action at Marshall Field. Sistas down a player. A misplaced throw from keeper Pam Zalcik fell right at the foot of a Koas forward who buried a shot over Zalcik’s head. Zalcik rebounded by throwing incredible long balls to open midfielders and forwards, creating many great chances and drawing an assist on the equalizer. She threw the ball to outside half Tarla Price, who found a speeding Kim Sylvester, who beat the Koas keeper. Sylvester had two more breaks in the second half and just missed shooting wide on both attempts. Andy Zubot also just missed on her chances, but caused lots of excitement with some creativity. Sherry Weibe again played a reliable stopper, while Sasha Schenker, Leslie Williams, Coca Fair, Tarla Price and Helene Clark played outstanding defence. Newcomer Deb Whitling played a fabulous
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Three first-half goals lifted NET past Concept Physio 4-2 in a North Okanagan Soccer League Vernon derby Wednesday night at Marshall Field. Kyle Halvorson opened the scoring for the Timber crew, taking a through ball from Brent Poulson and chipping a shot past Physio keeper Riley Spraggs. Harminder Sandhu made it 2-0, finishing off a play that began with centre back Chris Ovens moving past a Concept forward and passing the ball to right defender Jobie Waughman, who fired a long cross ball to Sandhu. The forward took the ball off his chest and fired a one-touch rocket past Spraggs. Halvorson made it 3-0 NET before the intermission with a long shot from the top of the 18-yard box that found the bottom left corner. Enzo Paal gave Concept a shot of energy before the half ended on a great solo effort. Paal beat a couple of defenders and crackered a leftfoot shot into the top corner, leaving NET keeper Danny Stein no chance. A Brodie Couch mis-hit ended up
being a sweet assist for Waughman early in the second half as he tapped in a gimme past Spraggs to restore North Enderby’s threegoal bulge. Austin Jones got one back for the physio squad on a penalty kick after he was taken down inside the 18-yard box. Jones was robbed by Stein of a second goal in injury time with Stein laying full-out on a shot and getting his fingertips on the ball to push it past the post. Another all-Vernon match at Marshall saw Turnkey Controls and Davidson & Co. Dynamite battle to a 1-1 deadlock. After a scoreless first half, Nathan Tucker opened the scoring for Turnkey. Tucker headed in a ball past the Davidson keeper in a scramble following a corner kick. Undeterred, the lawyers pressed and were rewarded with an equalizer by Jesse Knight with about 15 minutes remaining in the match. “This was our first game that we had a complete roster,” said Turnkey’s Kyle Goodgrove. “We’ve had guys away at university and they’ve all been coming back from school.” Wes Johnson’s goal
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Wind, rain and a very tricky course conditions didn’t bother Brad Clapp in the Callaway Interior Pro Golfers Association Tour first individual event of the season Monday at The Harvest Golf Club in Kelowna. Clapp, of Sun Rivers in Kamloops, shot a 3-under 68 (worth $550) and cruised to a four-shot victory over Ryan Street (PGA. BC) and Dean Claggett of Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy in West Kelowna. Street and Claggett each earned $400. Finishing fourth was Russ Latimer of Gallagher’s Canyon Resort in Kelowna with a 74 ($265). Jesse Crowe of Salmon Arm’s Canoe Creek, Keith Vandenbrink of Hillview, Rob Anderson of Kelowna Golf & Country Club and Chris Hinton of Two Eagles all shot 75 to pocket $187. Next Tour event is the Kelowna Rotary Pro-Am Tuesday, May 17 at The Harvest.
CALENDAR FRIDAY SENIOR LACROSSE – Vernon Tigers vs Kelowna Raiders, 7:30 p.m., Wesbild Centre. SENIOR LACROSSE – Armstrong Shamrocks vs Kamloops Rattlers, 8 p.m., Nor-Val Sports Centre.
SATURDAY ROYAL BANK CUP – Vernon Vipers in final-four matchup, time and opponent TBA; JUNIOR LACROSSE – Vernon Tigers vs South Okanagan Flames, 7:30 p.m., Wesbild Centre. MINOR FOOTBALL – Vernon Minor Football’s Practice With the Pros, featuring Burke Dales and Joffrey Reynolds of the Calgary Stampeders. Register @ 9 a.m., camp from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Grahame Park.
The North Okanagan #3 Pee Wee Just Rocks Legends mauled the Kelowna Kodiaks 9-0 in minor lacrosse action Saturday. Brad Gorrigan earned the shutout, while Chandler Seely pulled a hat trick in the second period with assists from Tiege Doughty and Jeremiah Inglis. Dylan Duval started things off with a goal in the first period assisted by Amy-Rae Fox, who passed to Curtis Hubert for another tally in the second. The third period brought the Legends a goal each from Tanner Franje-Gilbert, Evan Winther, Seth Mitsi and Curtis Hubert. In other Saturday play, the Just Rocks crew bowed 6-3 to the Nicola Valley Thunder of Merritt. Hubert, Franje-Gilbert and Fox handled the Legends’ offence. On Sunday, the Shuswap Outlaws grounded the Legends 10-2 with Franje-Gilbert scoring from Winther and Gorrigan also finding the net. In Pee Wee A2 play, the North Okanagan Nor-Val Rentals Legends tied Kelowna 7-7 at the Nor-Val Sports Centre. Chase Bronson (2G), Conor Webb, Stephane Richard, Jaxson Cummings, Niklas Luttmerding and Brett Olsen scored for the Legends, with assists going to Jayden Hunter, Cole Martin, Jake Pelletier, Brady Marzocco and Shelby Connors. Kelowna outshot the North Okanagan with Legends goaltender Jakob Schwebb superb to keep things close. In Pee Wee B1 play, the Gilbert Parts Depot Legends toppled Kelowna 13-3 Saturday at Civic Arena and rocked host Kamloops 11-3 Sunday. Mason McLennan pocketed four goals against Kelowna with Tyson Rescheke, Colton Greeno and Dakota Campen each scoring twice and singles going to Kayden Beauregard and Myles Wohlford, who had two assists. Cam Lock pulled the hat trick as the Legends won in Kamloops. Greeno, Rescheke and Beauregard each had two snipes, while McLennan and Trey Moura registered singles. James Francis was in net for both wins. The North Okanagan Legends novice team opened their season Sunday by tying the Kelowna Raiders 4-4 and losing 9-4 to the Kamloops Rattlers. Randall Toop scored twice, including the equalizer with six seconds left, with Brandon Matvenko and Quin Williamson also scoring in front of a very sharp Troy Cuzzetto. Against Kamloops, the Legends received goals from Lucas Dyck, Toop, Owen McKill and Jacob Brewer-Sherriff.
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hey came by the hundreds and lined up to vote. Later, I heard that there were more people out for the advance polls all across Canada, than had attended in the past. I found that to be very encouraging. I worked the advance polls for three days - talk about a study in human nature. I loved it! We had everyone….. new voters (as in young and voting-for-thefirst-time…..hooray!), happy voters, grumpy voters, cynical voters (not-sure-if-this-willreally-do-anything-butfigured-I’d-best-do-myduty-y’know) delighted-to-be-voting-voters, rude voters. (remember the old adage “don’t shoot the messenger”?) I actually felt sorry for these folks, because they must have a lot of frustration in their lives and it just spills out from time to time. You know how that happens, it falls into the category of ‘the straw that broke the camels back’. Some people chose to focus on the long line-ups and made their unhappy opinions known to anyone who was within earshot (the young people who were working in that area were outstanding with their assistance for voters who required chairs, etc.). Other voters expressed their frustration with the identification requirements set out by Election Canada to the three of us who were assigned to work the registration desk.
Bureaucracy (and patience) is required in this setting, one of those necessary annoyances. I would like to congratulate all of you who took the opportunity to vote. Apathy never changed a thing and you have done your best to make a change of some sort, even if it means that nothing Carole Fawcett really changes (by this printing, we will know if there was a change). One voting area had the most consistently long-ish line-ups and likely should have had two boxes at which to vote, so as a result it may have been tiresome for those who had to wait. But, as Election Canada workers, we would not be allowed to find a box, slap on a second poll number and start taking votes. Everything is very controlled and the boxes are registered with Ottawa. Of course, this is to ensure there isn’t anything illegal happening at such an important event. I am so grateful to live in a country where I can vote. I am filled with gratitude to have the right to express my opinion, both verbal and written. I am thankful I can approach a member of parliament or a member of the legislative assembly and share with them any frustrations, ideas, suggestions I may have. As a woman I am particularly thankful I was born to parents who lived in a free country
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poem, google Shane Koyczan): “We are an experiment going right for a change, with influences that range from a to zed and yes we say zed instead of zee, we are the colours of Chinatown and the coffee of Little Italy, we dream so big that there are those, who would call our ambition an industry, because we are more than sticky maple syrup and clean snow, we do more than
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Starting Sunday, open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the North Okanagan. The goal of the B.C. Forest Service is to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. “The restriction will remain in effect until Oct. 15 or until further notice,” said Michaela Swan, a B.C. Forest Service fire information officer. Specifically, this ban prohibits: * Burning any waste, slash or other material. * Burning stubble or grass. * The use of fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description. The ban does not apply to campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, or to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. People lighting a campfire must maintain a fireguard by removing flammable debris from the campfire area, and must have a hand tool or at least eight litres of water nearby to properly extinguish a fire escape. “The Kamloops Fire Centre is currently experiencing dry conditions and an elevated fire hazard, which has resulted in 26 wildfires since April 1,” said
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Opportunities for more public awareness have bloomed at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. One of the goals of the Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park Society has been the creation of a wildflower identification board. “This project has now been completed with the help of Nancy Wilde at Wilde Imagination Sign and Design,” said Diane
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The radio is turned on while driving the twists and turns of a Coldstream neighbourhood. The CBC radio show, as it turns out, is featuring Newfoundland’s Lady Cove Choir, which is representing Canada at the ninth World Symposium on Choral Music in Argentina this summer. On the program being advertised, the choir plans to sing a composition by a certain renowned Latvian-Canadian composer, coincidently the same subject whom this reporter is late in meeting for a scheduled appointment that very moment. Upon arriving and informing him of the radio program, which played and talked about his music, he is genuinely surprised and casually says he may have to miss it as he has to teach a lesson that same afternoon. It’s not unusual for Imant Raminsh’s name to come up in conversations about choral music. After all he is one of the most celebrated composers in this country, whose music has been performed by prestigious choirs from around the world. Just recently, Raminsh returned from the coast where he attended the premiere of his six-part choral piece, The Mystical Bond, performed by the Vancouver Chamber Choir. Commissioned from a grant through the Arts Legacy fund (a provincial government incentive set up during the Vancouver Winter Olympics), each of the six parts was written in a different languages including Mandarin. The work was quite a challenge for both him and the singers, Raminsh said, but today he would rather talk about the work of his fellow composers who hail from his birth country of Latvia and other eastern European nations. It’s the music local audiences will hear when the group he founded and conducts, the Aura Chamber Choir, presents Under the Eastern Sun May 14.
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Imant Raminsh (front, centre) leads his Aura Chamber Choir in a performance of Eastern European compositions at All Saints Anglican Church Saturday, May 14. “Eastern Europe has a broad spectrum of composers that have risen in the 20th and 21st centuries,â€? said Raminsh, naming Estonia’s Arvo Pärt, Poland’s Henryk GĂłrecki, and fellow Latvian Peteris Vasks as three composers who have made great strides in the choral world. “They are all names known on the international scene, but their work is very demanding and not often done by small choirs.... (However,) for us to avoid doing this music would be an even greater mistake.â€? Pärt’s music, in particular, takes concentration, with the choir having to adapt to beat changes every second bar and other nuances specific to the composer, said Raminsh. For its upcoming concert, Aura will perform Pärt’s 1978 composition Spiegel im Spiegel known for its “tintinnabuliâ€? (the Latin word for bells), which comes from the composer’s mystical experiences
with chant music. “The sound of bells and the sonorities make it feel like you are looking through a stained glass window and seeing the changing colours as the sun passes,� said Raminsh.
“Eastern Europe has a broad spectrum of composers that have risen in the 20th and 21st centuries.â€? — Imant Raminsh “(Pärt’s) music is frozen in time with these suspended sonorities. It had breadth to it‌ It happens slowly and the effect is accumulative. It sustains.â€? For Aura member Sharon McMurtry, who has been with the choir for 20 of its 32 years and has been researching the pieces Aura
will perform at its concert, the opportunity to sing such complex and beautiful music is an honour. “It’s exciting for choir members to stand in that aural landscape. The sounds around you are wonderful,� she said. “This is a concert of composers whose work came to an impasse from the domination of the Soviet Union. They were performing neoclassical during the Soviet years, and the 12-tone sound was not acceptable.� After the break up of the Soviet, their music was able to flourish, where they went back to the tonal influence from the early days of folk tradition, added McMurtry. “It is music that is very listenable. It’s a mass of sound, and you can hear the outside influences as well as they were able to travel more and see the world.� Aura will open its program with some sacred music, including a movement of the Missa Brevis
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arts B %ASTERN SUN SHINES THROUGH !URA (short mass) by Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly that will progress to Totus Tuus by the recently deceased GĂłrecki, which he wrote and performed for the visit made by the late Pope John Paul II to Poland in 1987. The choir will also perform a piece written by Latvian Renate Strivrina, who recently studied in Krakow and whom Raminsh says is one of the eastern European composers coming up on the international scene. The second half of the program includes a varied mix of music, including an aboriginal song based on ancient Estonian rhythms by Veljo Tormis, Song of The Horseman from the Suite de Lorca by Finnish composer Einojuhan Rautavaara, a short set of Hungarian folk songs by MĂĄtyĂĄs Seiber and some Slovak folk songs by Hungary’s BĂŠla Bartok. And it just wouldn’t be a true Aura concert if the choir didn’t sing at least one composition by its esteemed leader. Under the Eastern Sun is actually a play on words to Raminsh’s Under the Baltic Sun, which he originally wrote for Toronto’s Festival Baltica in 2007. As an explorer of choral music, Raminsh says one of the things he likes to discover is the relationship between the sounds of music and how they are expressed in nuances and phrasing. And he didn’t have to twist too many arms to get his choir members to sing in all four of the Baltic languages. “I feel to experience the work you should sing it in its original language with the greatest understanding of the language as possible,â€? said Raminsh. And if that means singing in Mandarin as the Vancouver Chamber Choir did, so be it. The Aura Chamber Choir, with accompanist Marjorie Close, presents Under the Eastern Sun May 14 at 7:30 at Vernon’s All Saints Anglican Church. Admission is $15, students and children are free, available at the door or in advance at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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FILM AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL Acclaimed documentary Afghan Star follows the dramatic stories of four Afghanis as they risk all to become the nation’s favourite singer in an American Idol-like contest. Screens Monday at 7 p.m. in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Admission is by donation. VERNON FILM SOCIETY West is West, a follow-up to the clash of cultures that is Southern Asia and Britain in East is East, shows May 16. All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema at 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. Advance tickets ($7) are on sale one week in advance at the theatre and The Bean Scene. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Lead vocalist Orion Miller and his band, Sound-Splash, play Helping Kids Experience Camp Hurlburt, Saturday, May 14 at Trinity United Church. The fundraiser features all local musicians, including Dave Hesketh, Henry Piovesan and guests, Sorella and the Kal School Choir. In addition to live entertainment, the event includes a pasta supper and silent auction. Doors open at 5 p.m., supper at 6 p.m., entertainment at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person for adults, $15 seniors and students, $50 family of four. Tickets for entertainment only available at the door for $10. Tickets available at the Bean Scene or through the church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. Women’s Centre presented by Marty Kelly. The event takes place May 13 at Powerhouse Theatre. Starts at 8 p.m. Admission is by donation at the door. AURA CHAMBER CHOIR The choir, led by Imant Raminsh, with accompanist Marjorie Close, presents Under the Eastern Sun, a celebration of Eastern European composers, May 14 at All Saints Anglican Church in Vernon. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 (students/children free) at the Ticket Seller (549-7469, ticketseller. ca) and at the door. ZIRKA UKRAINIAN DANCERS celebrates more than 30 years of dance in the Okanagan with The Tradition Continues May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Special guests include Kelowna’s Dolyna Dancers and the Zirka Alumnae group. Tickets are $15 (adult), $12 (student & seniors), $10 (children 4-12), children 3 and under are free, at the Ticket Seller, 549-7369, www. ticketseller.ca. SUSAN PAISLEY SCHOOL OF DANCE presents Dancing Down Memory Lane, the studio’s annual dance recital May 15 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Pre-show performance by pianist Ross Paisley begins at 3 p.m. and main performance of ballet, jazz, tap, modern and belly dance, celebrating the studio’s fifth year, begins at 3:30. Tickets on sale at Ticket Seller, www.ticketseller. ca. For more information, email or call the studio at info@susanpaisley.com, (250) 546-0308 or view www.susanpaisley.com. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE The award-winning Pleasant Valley Secondary School Adrenaline Dance Team teams up with the Tapestry and Encore choirs run by Deborah
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS ACOUSTIC JAM 605 Knight Ave., Enderby. Open circle jam every Thursday at 7 p.m. Share your talents. For more info call 306-3688. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. Singers enter to win two tickets to see k.d. lang in Kelowna July 24. BLUEGRASS JAMS Jams are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and go to 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. Admission $3 at the door. For more information please call Sid @ 250-549-1024. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jam with the Mabel Lickers Band. Dinner music starts around 7 p.m. Rockin’ country blues jam from 9 to midnight. More info at www.RauckOn.com. CHECKERS BAR AND GRILL at the Vernon Best Western Lodge. The Rippin’ Rattlers host a regular Sunday jam from 5 to 9 p.m. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Karaoke with 3 Monkees every Friday and Saturday. Starts at 8 p.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday and Sunday night starting at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 5466355. Acoustic-style open mic, hosted by Rory, every Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and/or voice. Open to music, poetry, story-telling, comedy. Family-friendly evening. Limited seating so come out early and sign up when you arrive. LUMBY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 167 2016 Miller St. (250) 547-2338. Karaoke May 13 and 27. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Play an instrument? Sing? Join the Legion’s live jam session every Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Live Wire CLUBS/PUBS ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Old Man Luedecke & Ladies of the Canyon play Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Ladies of the Canyon from Montreal are hot on the country charts these days while Old Man Luedecke just won a Juno for best roots and traditional album solo. Tickets are $15 at the Armstrong Inn Liquor Store. More info at www. armstronginn.com. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 5423277. Tonight and Saturday in the Spitfire Lounge is music by Copper Creek. LORENZO’S CAFE 901 Mabel Lake Rd. (8 km east of Enderby), 838-6700. Tonight and Saturday is Me’an Donna featuring Barry Mathers of The Cruzeros with his partner Donna performing with Graeme Malty on banjo and Gary Smyth on bass – offers tear-jerkers to singalongs to belly laughs; a tune-fired roller coaster that refuses to strap you in. Sunshine Coast singer/ songwriter/finger-style guitarist Joe Stanton performs Thursday. MONASHEE’S BAR AND GRILL 2922 30th Ave., 503-1378. Laugh away all your worries at Monashee’s with the Yuk-Yuks Comedy Show. Funny Fridays happens bi-weekly through summer, May 13 and 27, June 10, July 1, 15, 29, and Aug 12 and 26. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Monashee’s. Call for tickets and reservations or visit www.monashees.ca. VERNON JAZZ CLUB
3000 - 31st St. Juno awardwinning saxophonist and bebop master P.J. Perry performs with the Kevin Dean Quintet on a special evening, Wednesday, May 18. Doors open at 7:15 p.m: Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members; $20 for non-members in advance at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup. For more details check out www.vernonjazzclub.ca. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Art Taylor performs in the lounge Saturday.
THEATRE IN MY LIFE 27th Street Theatre at W.L. Seaton Secondary School presents this musical, which examines the lives of 16 teens as they prepare for adulthood and the obstacles they encounter. Featuring music by The Beatles. Continues tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. with a matinee Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students/seniors. Reserve by phone at 5423361 ext. 2228. (Parental discretion advised for kids under 10 due to moderate violent and sexual content.) THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Charity Van Gameren Studios and Lights of Broadway celebrate their 10th anniversary with this award-winning musical filled with timeless tapping and wonderful flapping, dashing leading men and a dragon lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate. Stages
at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre tonight at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25/ adult and $22 student/ senior at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. THE PRODUCERS Valley Vocal Arts (now in its 16th season) presents the inimitable smash Broadway hit, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, at the Powerhouse Theatre in Vernon, May 19 to 21 at 8 p.m., and May 22 at 2 p.m. It’s a laugh riot with a stellar cast and a North Okanagan debut performance, directed by Melina Moore. Tickets are on sale now and cost $27.50 at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
more, May 19, 3 to 7 p.m. at Vernon’s Polson Park. Free admission. ROCK FOR MS THE ONLY HUMAN TOUR Salmon Arm singer-songwriter Amie Laws headlines this tour to raise awareness and funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Joining her on certain dates include some of B.C.’s top artists including Versus The Nothing, Columbia, Grim
Hymn and the Horrors, Furthermore, Immaculate, Jessica Myroon, Shannon Beth Ireland and others. North Okanagan stops include Sneakers Pub in Vernon’s Village Green Hotel May 27, Pleasant Valley Secondary School in Armstrong May 30 and The Cliffs Café in Enderby May 31. SWITCHFOOT San Diego quintet comes to Vernon’s
Wesbild Centre May 28 as part of their Canadian tour, armed with new tracks from their upcoming album as well as hits from past albums including last release, Grammy award winner Hello Hurricane. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 VIP (assigned seating), $50 floor (assigned seating) $33 stands (general admission) at the Ticket Seller, 549-
7469, www.ticketseller.ca. SADOK UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE is celebrating its 12th anniversary theatrical dance production at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre May 29 at 2 p.m. with Dreamtime Downunder, which takes the audience on an amazing trip to Australia. Tickets are at the Ticket Seller, 5497469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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ARMSTRONG INN TUESDAY, MAY 10 - 8PM - ‘Old Man Luedecke & Ladies of the Canyon’ - The Ladies of the Canyon from Montreal are hot on the Country charts these days while Old Man Luedecke has just won a Juno for best roots and traditional album solo. Tickets $15 at the Armstrong Inn Liquor Store.
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crafted with a storm of power chords – chugga-chugga style. The bulk of the album is performance-centred: a full blast of testosterone driven bluster on the edge of macho. From Bridge Burning onward, Wasting Light is an album that’s made for long-night drives where the bludgeoning songs keep adrenaline flowing. Envisioning a Foo concert is easy under the influence of this recording –– lots of blur and spectacle. But those qualities also cause the CD to falter. The arrangements are crowded and over-similar from song to song as is Grohl’s gravel-throat vocal attack. While admirably “on” and hooked up, the band could use some swagger and space to alter the atmosphere –– after several songs, you can’t tell where the album is going. A lack of depth becomes apparent when faced with material that focuses mainly on the jugular. As in their past, Grohl and the Foos are most compelling and original on the moments when they let up on the full throttle and tap into moodier material like the expressive tracks, Rope, Dear Rosemary and Miss the Missy.
SUNDAY, MAY 24 - 8PM - JAZZ Brent Mah Quartet - Award winning Saxophonist Brent Mah is known for his fiery, exciting and innovative playing. He is described by the Calgary Jazz Association as “one of the hottest young players around”. Tickets $10 at the Armstrong Inn Liquor Store.
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Library takes shape in the jungle Vernon residents help ensure access to books for a village in Mexico SUE URQUHART Special to The Morning Star
Deep in the jungle in the Mexican Yucatan is Chumpon, a village of 600 inhabitants. Seven years ago a partnership developed between the Jacinto Pat primary school in Chumpon and the residents of Paamul, an RV park near Playa del Carmen where retired Canadians and Americans spend their winters. Originally the partnership consisted of gift packages at Christmas for each of the 137 children in the elementary school. Each child would receive school supplies, a stuffed animal, candy and small toys. It was during these Christmas visits that it was noted that the children did not have any books to work from. Mayan is the children’s native language and they begin learning Spanish in Grade 1. They didn’t have books in either language. A photocopier was donated to the school to help the teachers with handouts. The residents of Paamul decided to build a library on the school grounds and retired Okanagan College instructor Dale Urquhart of Vernon was asked to head up the volunteer construction crew, made up of Canadians and Americans aged 60 to 75-plus. The area had to be cleared, a small building demolished and materials brought in from Tulum. There were many challenges — permits to obtain, many delays, no cell service/phones, therefore no way of contacting the school directly. Calls had to be made to teachers who lived off site in the evening and most times through an inter-
New arrivals March 29: Born to Dana Baag and Sheldon Koch of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 14 oz., named Sydney Lee Koch. A granddaughter for Larry and Noel Fiessel of Armstrong, Heide and Harry Koch of Vernon, Henrik Baag and Dina Nelin of Surrey. A great-great granddaughter for Hellen Toles of Prince Albert, Sask., Ruth and Gunther Koch of Vernon, Don and Annaliese Shilson of Vernon. April 18: Born to Stuart Lee and Yvonne Felix of Enderby, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 3 oz., named Lucas Ryder Lee. A brother for Sydney, 22 months. A grandson for Therese and Harry Adam of Vernon, B.C., Edna and Casimir Felix, Dorothy Lee and Hop You, all of Enderby, B.C. April 18: Born to Tara New Additions and Joseph MacQueen of Enderby, a girl, 7 lbs. 12 oz., named Emlyn Lola Laryn. A granddaughter for Charlotte Mills of 108 Mile, B.C., Jack Mills of Houston, B.C., Dianna MacQueen of Horsefly, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Mona MacQueen of Williams Lake, B.C., Jake and Lenny Derksen of Grand Forks, B.C. April 19: Born to Katie and Jason McIntyre of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 13 oz, named Norah Anne. A sister for Kaelyn. A granddaughter for Wendy and Len McFarlane of Kelowna, B.C., Debbie and Ian McIntyre of Kamloops, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Luella Martin of Aldergrove, B.C. April 20: Born to Gord and Erin Garries of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 8 oz., named Joey Lawrence. A brother for Rio, 16 months. A grandson for Frank and Marianne Roy of Armstrong, Rick and Leanne Garries of Bentley, Alta. A great-grandson for Leona Roy of Belleville, Ont., Shirley Christiansen of Bentley, Alie ter Horst of Ajax, Ont. April 23: Born to Josh Peters and Jennifer McCluskey of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named James Joshua Kenneth Peters. A grandson for Ron and June McCluskey, Ken and Carol Weibe, Stuart Peters, Faye Neff, all of Vernon. A great-grandson for Roxy McCluskey of Squamish B.C., Brian Dunnill of Delbourne, Alta. April 25: Born to Tia Myiot of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 6 oz., named Ryder Coby Myiot. A grandson for the late Tammy Myiot and Kary Dunham. A greatgrandson for Bob and Lorie Paxman of Kaleden, B.C. A great-great grandson for Betty Myiot of Lumby. April 27: Born to Mike and Nancy Balcaen of Armstrong, a boy, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Kellen David. A brother for Samuel, 3; Daphne, 20 months. A grandson for Brian and Lynn Doling of Vernon, B.C., Deb Doerksen of McBride, B.C., Dan Balcaen and Diane Meda of Cherryville, B.C. A great-grandson for Thelma Moslin, Rose Balcaen, all of Vernon, Carolyn Doerksen of McBride, Conrad Mair of Medicine Hat, Alta. April 27: Born to Ginina Hale and Tyler Sopel of Lumby, a boy, 5 lbs. 4 oz., named Bearett James Sopel. A brother for Sydnee, 2. A grandson for Allen and Dona Hale, Dwayne and Susan Sopel, all of Lumby.
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Kees and Margriet Ruurs with children in Paamul, Mexico, where the former Armstrong residents recently took part in a dedication project of a new community library, reading from Margriet’s books and accompanied by a life-sized chicken puppet to help illustrate one of her many books, Emma’s Eggs. preter. Loads of sand and gravel were dumped in the wrong spot and had to be moved by wheelbarrow 50 meters in the tropical heat. When the crew arrived on the first day of construction after a one-hour drive, there was no electricity, no water and the washrooms were locked. All three were soon overcome. April saw a halt to construction as most of the Paamulians headed back to Canada or the U.S. for the summer. Work continued in the fall of 2010. Meanwhile Larka Tetens, a retired teacher and Paamul resident from Texas, was speaking in the U.S. to anyone she could to try and find the funds to purchase new and used Spanish and Mayan language books for the school. The men of Paamul built shelving, the women of Paamul painted murals on the building, catalogued books and readied them for distribution. A Chumpon resident was contracted to build a table and chairs.
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Former Armstrong resident and world-renowned children’s author Margriet Ruurs of Saltspring Island was asked if she’d be part of the project by coming to Mexico and taking part in the dedication ceremonies. With her husband Kees, she came at her own expense. Margriet has 27 children’s books to her credit, including the successful Emma series and My Librarian is a Camel. During the Chumpon library dedication in March 2011 she read Emma’s Eggs through an interpreter and had the children enthralled when she produced a life sized puppet of a chicken. The library also includes reference books and books for adults including cookbooks, as it was decided that the library should become a community library, not just one for the children. One third of all adults in the community are considered illiterate. The shelves are only partially full at this point and we need more books.
The next project? Phase 2 in Chumpon. Imagine 20+ preschoolers using a building that has no running water, no toilets, no lockable storage, and recently two poisonous snakes and several tarantulas were found inside. A site has been selected with the blessing from the village council who will put in the water and sewer lines. Dot Ewan of Gibsons, B.C. heads up the overall project and Dale and his crew have another building project come this fall. If you’d like to help purchase appropriate Spanish language books for the library, they can be bought through: Bookdepository.com, who will ship anywhere in the world free of charge, or through ebay or Amazon.com. For more information, see www.booksformayans.org or call Dale or Sue Urquhart at 250-545-5624. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made through PayPal, with 100 per cent of all donations going directly to the project.
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The women at Sandpiper joined well wishers around the world by celebrating the royal wedding with an afternoon tea. Dianna Fletcher came up with the idea. “I wanted something to get us all together and to have a chance to dress up and talk about the wedding,” she said. Several of the women stayed up all night to watch the wedding, took a short nap and then got up to make the cucumber and other sandwiches, sweet treats and decorate the clubhouse with a poster of the royal couple and British flags. They got out their best dresses, pearls and decorated hats. Jean Huntley wore a fascinator, a tiny hat which she bought in England for a wedding and thought she would never have occasion to wear again. Leaha Myrfield was the winner of the best-decorated hat contest.
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Workshop helps couples prepare for marriage Morning Star Staff
There is a lot to do when planning a wedding but attending PREPARE Assessment and/or the PRIME (Preparing for Relationships Including Marriage and Enrichment) Workshop could be time well spent. The programs, presented by the Family Resource Centre Society, are for couples of all ages who are getting married in the near future or have recently married. The program is also suitable for people who are re-marrying or who are in a newly committed relationship. “The marriage preparation programs are to help people get a picture of what marriage is really like. I once had someone in a workshop ask if it was normal for married people to fight. It is, you know,” said Hellmut Noelle, Family Resource Centre Society community counsellor and PRIME coordinator. “Some people are surprised at that answer, some aren’t. People will disagree but the important thing is that they learn to listen to each other, to be quiet and really hear what the other person is saying.” Noelle said couples come to the workshop
because they don’t want to make the same mistakes their parents did while others want to gain insight into themselves and each other to make a good relationship even better. He added that some are relieved to know that they are not the only ones who have some struggles and that they get good ideas. A common response is that they didn’t realize that love is hard work but they come away with the tools to do the work and make their love last. “Hard times are a normal part of life and a normal part of marriage. Many couples
who have been married for a long time say their love really grew through the tough times,” said Noelle. “The biggest reward for me is when I run into people a few years later and they tell me that the workshops changed the way their relationship worked and made it better.” Prepare Assessment lets couples fill in confidential assessment forms and then discuss the results with a counsellor to see the strengths of their relationship and the areas that need attention. The PRIME Workshop takes place
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VERNON FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE Join the crowd at the Vernon Curling Rink when the Vernon Friends of the Library hold their 20th annual book sale. Choose from thousands of books, everything from children’s books to fiction, non-fiction, videos, and CD’s. Something for everyone! Sale is open 9 to 9 on Friday, 9 to 4 Saturday and 11 to 3 Sunday, May 8. Call 250-5491466 for more on the greatest recycling event in the North Okan. THE ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the first Friday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. All welcome. Call Carolyn at 542-6333 or see www.arthritis.ca for info. WONDERCAFE-LIVE! Open mic night discussion on Why Do You Go To Church; Why Do You Not Go to Church? What does this Mean to You? Moderated by Lou Hammond. We have witnessed, in one generation, a steep decline in the role of the church in communities, families and individuals. Bring your experience and share, or listen and discuss why this has changed. Lumby United Church Hall, May 6, 7-9 p.m. Questions? Call Dave at 250-547-6368. ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH PRESENTS DINNER SHOW Cowabunga: a Moo-Done-it Mystery May 6 and 7, at Saint Andrew’s in Enderby. Another crazy fundraising dinner theatre for MacKenzie Camp, Cowabunga is a rollicking ride of bad cow puns and silly cow songs that you do not want to miss! Dinner and show tickets $15, while tickets for show only are $10. Dinner reservations MUST be booked in advance by calling 250-838-6121. Doors open 5:30 and dinner is at 6 p.m., while doors for show only are at 6:45 with the show starting at 7:15. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with nun Kelsang Chenma, May 6, 7-8:45 p.m., Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Topic: “Developing a Pure Mind and its Experience of Happiness.” Drop-in class. Fees $10 adults, $5 students/seniors. See www.dorjechang.ca or call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. MARK ROSE BIG BAND BENEFIT DANCE May 6, Paddlewheel Park Hall. Doors open 7:30 p.m., dance starts at 8 p.m. Rock, jazz, funk, R’n B, waltzes, Latin: this band plays it all! Tickets $15 each from Art Schmidt Optical, Bean to Cup, band members, Chick Kickers soccer team, or at door. Proceeds to help team member Kim and her family during her fight against cancer. B.C. GOV’T RET’D EMPLOYEES ASSOC. Meets May 6 for a luncheon at 12:30 p.m., Schubert Centre. LUMBY UCW MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH AND BAKE SALE The ladies of Lumby United Church Women are holding their annual event May 6 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lumby United Church Hall (corner Park Ave. and Vernon St./Highway 6). Treat your mom to tasty homemade lunch of soup, sandwich, dessert and beverage for $5/person (seniors $4.50, extra soup 50 cents). And maybe even treat yourself and/or her to goodies from the bake table. VERNON & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER BUREAU Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250-545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca ELKS FRIDAY NITE SUPPER At 3103 -30th St. (across from Greyhound). Just $8 for a home-cooked meal that includes soup or salad, buns, dessert and coffee at 6 p.m. Following dinner we have a mini meat and 50/50 draw. Everyone welcome: members, nonmembers and children. All proceeds go to charities in Vernon. AA MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS 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) Kalamalka Group (H) open meeting, noon at Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Lumby New Freedom Group, (X) open meeting 7 p.m., Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave. Malia Group (X) open meeting at 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48 Ave, Vernon (H) Handicap Access. (X) No Handicap Access. AA MEETINGS ENDERBY Fridays 8 p.m., open discussion group,
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fter 30 years of war and Taliban rule, pop culture has returned to Afghanistan. Afghan Star — a Pop Idol-style TV series — is searching the country for the next generation of music stars. More than 2000 people are auditioning and even three women have come forward to try their luck. But this is more than just a TV talent show. In Afghanistan, you risk your life to sing. Winner at Sundance two years ago, and featured on Oprah, Afghan Star is sure to please audiences at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. This event is hosted by Amnesty International’s Vernon group, and also includes representatives from Grannies a Gogo, the Palestinian Study Group, Christian Peacemaker Teams, as well as a display by Kal Secondary’s international students. Friday at 1 p.m. You don’t have to be a grandpa to play! St. Andrews United Church, corner Belvedere and Regent Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING Fridays at 8 p.m., THE SCHUBERT CENTRE We have many activities for seniors the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Call the 24-hour hotline at 250- 50+ to enjoy. We’re open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool room 503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574 if you need to talk or for more info. CODA MEETS Fridays at 11 a.m., at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance and coffee shop are open daily. The Thrift Shop is open Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 250-549-4201. Church. VERNON MS SOCIETY DROP-IN CENTRE Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - noon, in room 105, the People Place; closed FREE COMIC DAY May 7 at Ebenezer’s, 3110-29th Ave., Vernon. Wednesdays. Come in for coffee, a game of checkers or crib, dia- Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May each year when participating comic book shops across North America and around logue and support. Call 542-2241 for more information. VERNON ELKS LODGE #45 Our downtown hall is available for the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who small and large functions such as meetings, weddings, anniversaries, comes into their stores. celebrations of life, etc. We offer full catering upon request with our PLANT & BAKE SALE May 7, Armstrong and Spallumcheen Art Gallery & Museum, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. hall rentals. Please call Maureen at 558-0876. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS NORA (North Okanagan Referral FREE ROWING OPEN HOUSE First Saturday of each month 9-11 Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les a.m., May to August. Come and see why rowing is gaining so much popularity here in Vernon! All ages and abilities welcome. Located Fresorger at 542-7181 or see www.nora.ca. AL-ANON MEETS Fridays at 8 p.m., Vernon Jubilee Hospital off Highway 97 on Swan Lake at Vernon Rowing and Paddling (Education Rooms) and Sundays at 8 p.m., at Seaton Centre. For Centre. For more info call Lisa at 250-938-7769 or see our website at www.vernonrowingandpaddling.com more information, call 545-4933. PAINTING FOR FUN DROP-IN SESSION Fridays 1-4 p.m. at the ARMSTRONG FARMERS’ MARKET Every Saturday from 8 a.m. Vernon Community Arts Centre. Paint with others in a creative to noon, IPE fairgrounds. Produce, handcrafts, preserves, baked environment as you experiment with your choice of paints. Work goods, organics, bedding plants and more. from photos or still life as you like. Drop-in fee $3.36 members/ ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE Saturday meat draws at 3 p.m. Help us help our community and have fun, too! $4.48 non members. For more information call 250-542-6243. SPANISH CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE Vamos a todo el Valle SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG 55 years or older del Okanagan. Serving the Okanagan: pray in the spirit on all and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests. Meets Saturdays and friendship. First and third Saturday of the month, it’s Knob Hill 7 p.m., United Church, 1370 Rutland Rd., North Kelowna, with Whist at 7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $12. For more informaPastor Hilo Blanca; call 250-762-8640 or email hilo-blopez@ tion, call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. hotmail.com; Sundays, 6 to 7 p.m. at 6161 Pleasant Valley Rd. Church of God, Vernon, with Pastor Al Perry; call 542-7435 or 5457043 or Connie at 545-7421 or c.rios@shaw. ca. Meets every Sunday at 6 p.m., at 1370 KLO RD., Kelowna, with Pastor Fernando Murua; call 250-979-0241 or 979-0584. In Vernon, SUNDAY, MAY 8TH 10:30 10:30am am - 1pm 1pm please call Connie at 545-7421 or e-mail c.rios@shaw.ca. We are available any time for 3505-30th Ave, Vernon • 250-549-4201 worship or for help with translation (hymns Children under 12 Children under 6 and sharing God’s promises, in Spanish and English. /person FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS: ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE From 4 p.m. to close, Friday and Saturday, 2500-46th Ave. Call 542-3277 for more information. Also, Grandpa darts every
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house, for info. contact Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445. CARAVAN SUNDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Caravan Farm Theatre every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting May 8 to Oct. 9. Market will include local organic produce, art, food and drink, as well as wagon rides. Special events are planned for the inaugural market on Mother’s Day, including live music, raffle, auction, hamburger and hotdog barbecue, bake sale, and flowers for mom and grandma. Face painting and balloons for children. For more information or vendor inquiries please call the Caravan office at 1-866-546-8533, or visit www.caravanfarmtheatre.com. Caravan Farm Theatre is located at 4886 Salmon River Rd., Armstrong-Spallumcheen. MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Hosted by Hullcar & Deep Creek Hall Society May 8 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Hullcar & Deep Creek Community Hall, 4194 Hullcar Rd., Armstrong. Cost is $5 per person, includes eggs, buttermilk pancakes, homemade baked beans, coffee or juice. Call Sherri at 250-546-1944. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 189 OYAMA General Meeting May 8 at 2 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Please call the branch at 250-548-3521 after 3 p.m. for more info. CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT O’KEEFE RANCH May 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Official opening for the 2011 season. Kick start the day with pancake breakfast 9-11 a.m.; $6 or $4 for kids 12 & under, or book Mother’s Day brunch or dinner at Cattlemen’s Club Restaurant, and spend the day at the ranch. Take in all the old favourites: O’Keefe Mansion, Greenhow Museum, North Okanagan Model Railway, General Store. Kids’ crafts and mural painting. Bouncy castle and slide, tractor rides, model railway displays and more. Kids can pick out a gift at the used book sale or at the O’Keefe Ranch Trading Post where moms get 15 per cent discount for the day. Mother’s Day at the ranch will be topped off with visit to the animals to see the new baby lambs. Pony rides available for kids to have a ride. Families can make memories in the Old Fashioned Photo Booth that will be on site for the day. Family-friendly rate for the day of $20 per family (2 adults and kids) or $6 per person. Not all activities included in general admission. Call 250-542-7868 or see okeeferanch.ca for more information.
LADIES FRIENDSHIP BIBLE COFFEES Stonecroft Bible Studies invites you to discover new friendships and Biblical truths in a studyfriendly small group format. Limited time commitment and Bible reference by page number. Minimum cost. For more information, call Jean at 250-542-6468 or Shirley at 250-260-3577. MEAT RAFFLE: LUMBY LEGION Every Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETS Open meeting Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the health unit, 1440-14th Ave. Is your weight ruining your life? Whatever your problem with food, you are welcome at Overeaters Anonymous Call 938-2253 for info. or see www.oa.org KNITTING CIRCLE AT GALLERY VERTIGO First and third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Drop in and join local fibre artist and passionate knitter Janet Armstrong, for knitters of all experience. Expert knitters will be on hand to offer help to beginner and intermediate knitters if desired. Bring current project and completed projects for show and tell if desired. Goodies often brought in by members and coffee provided by the gallery. Admission is $5 donation to Gallery Vertigo’s Smarties Family Art Program. For more info., call 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com or e-mail info@galleryvertigo.com DUPLICATE BRIDGE The North Okanagan Bridge Club meets Saturdays at 1 p.m., and Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Halina Centre. Canteen open Tuesdays and Thursdays. All bridge players welcome. Call Pat at 260-1300. For learning games, call Ollie at 558-3709. STORYTELLING AND LEGENDS Every Saturday at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aboriginal Infant Early Childhood Development Centre. Everybody welcome. Call 542-7578 for more information. HEALTHY HOME COOKING WITH CHAWOW Free, every Saturday at the Aboriginal Infant/Early Childhood Development Program at 9 a.m., 2902-29th Ave. Call 542-7578 for info. FREE HOT LUNCH FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN For families with children zero to six years: Saturdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for free nutritious lunch at the Aboriginal Infant & Early Childhood Development Centre, 2905-29th Ave. Call 542-7578. THE VERNON & DISTRICT ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY We are a LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION monthly traplocal, all-volunteer registered charity. We need your help to continue shoots are the second Sunday of the month at 10 a.m., at the clubour lifesaving spay/neuter and emergency vet care programs for homeless and low-income cats and dogs. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation goes to care for local pets. Call 250-542-7203 or see www.vernonanimalcare.com VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GARDEN 250-542-3277 Lounge FAIR Annual Garden Fair May 7 in Polson Park. We are 250-545-8246 Events/Admin asking for donations of clean useable items for our white infoanaf5@telus.net 2500 46th Ave. Spitfire on the roof elephant table. Please check your home for unwanted: dishes, knick knacks, planters, costume jewelry, children’s toys, children’s books, gardening books (no other books please). Please fill a box to donate. We do not want: sports SPITFIRE LOUNGE equipment, electronic equipment of any kind or clothing. FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT Come on in and For pick-up or where to deliver please contact Connie at 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM play Darts, Pool 250-545-5595 or Sharon at 250-542-1322. May 6 & 7 Copper Creek Trio & Shuffleboard May 13 & 14 Kat & The Tomkats GARAGE SALE & HOT DOG FUNDRAISER May 7, at your leisure May 20 & 21 Cheaper than a Porsche hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Vernon at the Boys any day of the week. May 27 & 28 Don Herting and Girls Club, 3300 37th Ave. from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Hot dogs will be available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All LOBSTERFEST RETURNS... proceeds will support local club programs. SPITFIRE GRILL 250-542-3279 JUNE 18TH TRINITY UNITED CHURCH UCW SPRING TEA May 7 Monday & Thursday 11 > 2 Tickets available May 16th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. Tea Tuesday & Wednesday 11 > 2 5 > 9 Only 130 tickets being sold! and bake sale, plant sale, white elephant sale, vendors’ Friday & Saturday 11 > 9 tables. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children. Special Event... consider our in-house catered lunches & dinners GRANNIES A GOGO HOLD CRAFT SALE Grannies à APRIL 29 Gogo: the Vernon – South Africa Connection will hold a CHEESECAKE BURLESQUE REVUE FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS - $9 craft sale at the Trinity United Church Tea: May 7 from DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM • $25 May 6 2 – 4 p.m. Southern Fried Chicken / Mashed VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CRISIS LINE TRAINING Courtyard is blooming & Lookin’ / Peaches & Cream Corn / The PIN Crisis Intervention Society is looking for men Good, thanks to the ANAF Members Pineapple Upside Down Cake and women to help volunteer for its crisis line. Volunteers SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY AND May 13 needed to staff 24-hour crisis line, provide support, COUNTRY BY BECOMING A MEMBER Grilled Pork Chops / Roasted / referrals and crisis intervention services. We offer nonOF THE A.N.A.F. SPITFIRE #5 Vegetable / Apple Spice Cake judgmental support to those in emotional need. Training MEAT DRAWS Best In Town! 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Free parking marks parks anniversary TOM FLETCHER Black Press
Parking fees have been lifted from 41 provincial parks around B.C., and the provincial government will make up the $650,000 annual revenue in the environment ministry budget. Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake made the announcement Tuesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the B.C. parks system. The parking fees have been unpopular since they were introduced in the first term of the B.C. Liberal government. The environment ministry says they brought in about $1 million a year, of which $350,000 went to general revenue with the rest going to fund park upkeep. Lake also announced a $500,000 community legacy fund that will accept applications from communities to make improvements to their local parks. Up to $20,000 will be provided to selected projects for trail upgrades and other improvements. NDP environment critic Rob Fleming said the removal of parking fees is long overdue, since total visits to B.C. parks have declined nearly 15 per cent over the past decade. Fleming called the legacy fund “a drop in the bucket” compared to a $10 million reduction in the budget for operating and maintaining parks. There are only 10 full-time park rangers left in the province, and volunteer organizations are getting burned out from doing trail work that is no longer funded by the province, he said. Only the highertraffic southern locations in B.C.’s system of 1,000 parks had the ticket machines, which charged up to $5 to park a vehicle for the day. In the Lower Mainland, parking fees were in force at Alice
Lake, Brandywine Falls, Coquihalla Canyon, Cultus Lake, Cypress Bowl, Garibaldi, Golden Ears, Murrin, Porpoise Bay, Porteau Cove, Rolley Lake, Sasquatch and Shannon Falls Provincial Parks. Okanagan parks where fees applied until Tuesday are Bear Creek, Manning, Ellison, Kalamalka, Kekuli Bay, Mabel Lake, Mara Lake, Okanagan Lake and Sunoka. In the Thompson region, fees were charged at Herald, Lac Le Jeune, Paul Lake and Shuswap Lake. On Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands, parking machines were in place at Bamberton, Englishman River Falls, French Beach, Goldstream, Gordon Bay, Juan de Fuca, Little Qualicum Falls, Miracle Beach, Montague Harbour, Rathtrevor, Ruckle, Sooke Potholes and Sproat Lake.
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small amount of heroin prior to his death,” said Const. Steve Kelowna Police are issuing Holmes. warnings about a potentially The police officer said they toxic batch of are now investigating a heroin circulink between the herolating through in use and the deaths the community of two young men in following two a 36-hour period. The deaths believed heroin discovered at the to be connected scene of both deaths is to the drug. being sent for analysis to At 7:20 determine its toxicity. Steve Holmes a.m. Tuesday, As police await those RCMP were results, they are issuing a called about a sudden death warning that “it is quite likely on Homer Road and found that toxic heroin is being sold a dead 24-year-old man and locally, and extreme caution evidence that he had used her- should be used,” said Holmes. oin prior to his death. They are also looking for That death followed the source of the possibly the discovery of a deceased toxic heroin and who is deal21-year-old man in his bed on ing it. Wardlaw Avenue just after 9 If anyone has any informaa.m. Monday. tion that would assist in the “He had been last seen police investigation, they are alive nine hours prior, and asked to call Crime Stoppers police investigation revealed at 1-800-222-8477 or Kelowna that the victim had used a RCMP at 250-762-3300. Black Press
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2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE
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107,000 kms, no accidents, local BC one owner vehicle, leather heated seats, sunroof, automatic, alloys wheels, two sets of rims and tires, Bose audio with 6 CD changer, hood deflector. Stock # 24-985A
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$11,999
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA LE 34,000 kms, no accidents, local vehicle, one owner, automatic, hood deflector, power mirrors / windows / locks, air conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, 60/40 rear folding seats. Stock # 24-920A2
2010 INFINITI G37X SEDAN 36,000 kms, sunroof, AWD, memory seats, Bose surround audio system, rear sonar, push button ignition, power tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Stk # P-1077
$12,995
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA SL
$36,995
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2011 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S 13,000 kms, no accidents, save thousands from new, air conditioning, side curtain air bags, keyless entry, halogen lights, push button ignition, power windows / heated outside mirrors, cruise control, CD player. Stk # P-1113
$19,995
2011 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SV
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$13,999
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2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER GTS 112,000 kms, customized carbon filter kit, black alloys, no accidents, local car, one owner, paddle shift, leather interior, sunroof, air conditioning, tilt steering, cruise control, moon roof, built-in Navigation System Sirius radio, CVT transmission. Stock # 25-016A
2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE
$13,995
124,000 kms, air, tilt, cruise, no accidents, local vehicle, leather, sunroof, new tires, alloy wheels, power seats / mirrors / locks, keyless entry, 6 CD changer.
2005 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8L 51,000 kms, local, no accidents power windows / mirrors / locks, cruise control, CD player, air conditioning, fully safety inspected, economical, tilt steering, keyless entry. Stock # 24-741A
$8,995
$7,995
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA SL 71,000 kms, leather, one owner, fully certified, new tires, sunroof, keyless entry, alloy wheels, telescopic steering wheel, CD player, heated mirrors, cruise. Stk # P-1062
62,000 kms, leather interior, keyless entry, cruise control, power sunroof / heated seats / locks / heated mirrors, V6 engine, CD player, air. Stock # P-1031
15,000 kms, special bulk purchase, no accidents, save thousands from new, air conditioning, side curtain air bags, keyless entry, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, push button ignition, CD player. Stock # P-1092
$31,995
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2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE
2011 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S
20,000 kms, leather, no accidents, roadside assistance, alloy wheels, local BC vehicle, keyless entry, sunroof, push button start, power seat / windows.
2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE 19,000 kms, automatic, one owner, no accidents, cruise control, alloys, power windows / locks, keyless entry. Stock # P-1105
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2005 NISSAN XTERRA SE 101,000 kms, local BC vehicle, no accidents, fully safety inspected, tube steps, tinted rear windows, roof rails, tow package, air, cruise, Rockford Fosgate 6 CD changer. Stk # 25-017A
$16,995
2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER LE 4X4 98,000 kms, automatic, one owner, bug deflector, heated leather seats, sunroof, running boards, hitch, Nissan certified, power group, air, cruise. Stk # P-1106
$23,995
2006 NISSAN XTRAIL SE BONAVISTA 85,000 kms, sunroof, power windows, fog lamps, certified unit, 1.9% financing available, cruise control, keyless entry, new tires. Great condition! Stk # P-1070
$17,995
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT 69,000 kms, leather, tonneau cover, heated seats, keyless entry, 20" rims, tinted windows, CD player, very nice 4x4 truck! Power windows / mirrors, locks and seats. Stk # 24-972B
$24,995
2010 NISSAN XTERRA S 4X4 36,000 kms, automatic, roof rack, air conditioning, tilt steering, cruise control, CD player, running boards, fog lights, power windows / mirrors. Stk # P-1054
$25,995
2008 DODGE NITRO SXT 4X4 68,000 kms, no accidents, fully safety inspected, local BC vehicle, automatic, alloy wheels, CD player, cruise control, keyless entry, dual front air bags. Stk # P-1094
$16,999
2008 NISSAN QUEST 3.5S 51,000 kms, one owner, DVD package, keyless entry, cruise, auto, tinted windows, CD. Stock # P-1097
$18,995
2009 NISSAN TITAN K/C SE 36,000 kms, matching canopy, local 1 owner, no accidents, balance of factory warranty, 5.6L V8, Bluetooth, keyless entry. Stock # 25-026A
$26,995
2010 NISSAN ARMADA SE 37,000 kms, factory warranty, no accidents, full safety inspected, 7 passenger, 5.6L V8, tinted windows, keyless entry. Stock # P-1084
$32,999
2005 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD 97,000 kms, no accidents, tinted rear windows, keyless entry, fully safety inspected, balance of 10 year / 200,000 kms, CVT warranty. Stock # P-1104A
$19,995
2006 NISSAN XTRAIL SE 74,000 kms, sunroof, 1 owner, no accidents, keyless entry, p windows, Nissan Certified, rare chrome silver colour, new tires. Stock # P-1096
$16,995
2007 NISSAN MURANO SE 88,000 kms, leather heated seats, sunroof, 1 owner, tinted windows, alloys, balance of factory warranty, platinum paint. Stock # P-1050
$24,995
2007 INFINITI FX35 98,000 kms, leather, factory warranty, keyless entry, power windows, heated seats, memory settings, roof rails, performance exhaust. Stock # P-1069
$26,995
2007 FORD RANGER FX4 OFF ROAD 51,000 kms, auto, 4x4, air, CD player, no accidents, local Okanagan truck, cruise, alloys. Stock # 24-920A
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2008 FORD EXPLORER 66,000 kms, EDDIE BAUER EDITION, no accidents, automatic, V6, 3rd row seating, leather seats, roof rack, alloys, p seats, CD player, warranty. Stock # P-1102
$24,995
2010 NISSAN ROGUE SL 27,000 kms, local BC vehicle, cruise control, no accidents, fully safety inspected, heated seats, air conditioning, power locks. Stock # P-1073
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Bridge by Phillip Alder Charles M. Schwab said, “All successful employers are stalking men who will do the unusual, men who think, men who attract attention by performing more than is expected of them.” That applies to bridge men and women too. The thinkers are the winners. To show that you are someone Rodin might have used as a model, take the South cards. You are in three no-trump. West leads the spade four. What would you do? The original declarer played low from the board to guarantee one spade trick. But after East took the first trick with his queen, he returned a spade to West’s ace, and West led a third round to South’s jack. Now, though, declarer had no chance to
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She will always be loved and remembered by her companion, Norman Simpson; her children: Gay (Ronald) Bigler, Sheri Page and Sonny Ross; her grandchildren: Crystal Maguire, Lindsay-rae, Brittney and Steven Page, Jordie and Kelsey Bigler; her great-grandson, Paeton Hughes-Bigler; and her great-granddaughter on the way. She is also survived by her sister, Diana (Dwayne) Warnock, her brother Lawrence Ogle and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her second husband, Thomas Taylor, and her parents, Dick Ogle and Hazel Elder (G-G). Trudi was born on January 8th, 1933 in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan. She enrolled in the Canadian military where she met her Âżrst husband, Murray Ross, and the father of her three children. Following military service, her family settled in BC where she took on a hairdressing career and other endeavors for many years. She then met her second husband, Tom â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Papaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Taylor, and his job took them to many different small towns in Alberta and BC. They enjoyed the nomadic, country lifestyle with their beloved dogs, Tasha and Tiffy. Years after Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, she met Norm at a square dancing party and her Âżnal romance blossomed. In her last years, they took many road trips in their travel trailer and by tour bus to destinations across North America. Several trips to her beloved Saskatchewan were among them where she was able to explore the homeland of her Lakota-Sioux ancestors. She proudly embraced her heritage and encouraged her children to do the same. As her health deteriorated, she was unable to be as adventurous and Norm took on the role of caregiver. Trudiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family will be forever grateful for his love and support up until her last breath. Bamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. Her memory will forever live on through them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can take the girl out of the prairies but you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the prairies out of the girl.â&#x20AC;? A memorial will be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 7th, 2011. In lieu of Ă&#x20AC;owers, the family kindly requests donations to The Kidney Foundation of BC. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Pleasant Valley Funeral Home 4303 Pleasant Valley Road Vernon, BC V1T 4M4 Phone: 250-542-4333
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EVANS, Howard William It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Howard William Evans on April 30, 2011 in Salmon Arm, 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.
(nee Laporte) Jan 9,1936 - Apr 30, 2011
It is with heavy hearts, we regret to announce the unexpected death of Phyllis Margaret Hoyte (nee Berry) on April 30th, 2011, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Phyllis was born in Vernon, August 28, 1922, granddaughter of one of early Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prominent families,C.F. Costerton and daughter of Albert (Pinky) and Doris Berry, (nee Costerton). She was predeceased by her father in 1963, mother in 1994 and husband Mort Hoyte in 2003. She was a much beloved mother and grandmother and is survived by her sons Ted Hoyte and Dave (Ruth) Hoyte, grandchildren Sarah, Robbie and Nicholas, as well as numerous extended family members. Phyllis was an integral part of our family and took great pride in nurturing and caring for us. Always available with words of encouragement along with sensible sage advice. We will always appreciate her handiwork and will treasure the numerous gifts of hand knit and hand woven items...all created with love. Many a church bazaar was Âżlled with her knitting, preserves and crafts. Her extended family also included the congregation of All Saints Anglican Church, where she found joy in her many friendships. She especially enjoyed the laughter shared working in the church kitchen. She took a great interest, not just in our family history, but also the history of the community and belonged to numerous historical groups. She was a wealth of knowledge on local history and was able to relay an abundance of information thru storytelling. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss those stories. Funeral services will be held at All Saints Anglican Church with Canon Chris Harwood-Jones ofÂżciating May 10, 2011, at 2:00 pm with reception to follow. Interment with family at a later date. In lieu of Ă&#x20AC;owers, donations can be made in Phylâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation to support the Tower of Care (2101 32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2) Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home (250)542-0155.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Teresa announce her passing. She leaves behind her loving husband of 57 years, James Clinton and six devoted children, Debbie (Kelly) Kellogg - Prince George, Donna (Graham) Davis - Courtenay, Dan (Leigh) Davis - Williams Lake, Judith (Gary) Doyle - Prince George, Donald (Cori) Davis - Prince George, and Daryl (Tobi-Lee) Davis Vernon. Also her constant 4 legged companion, Mishka. She will be fondly remembered by her 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, 2 sisters - Simone in Qualicum Beach, and Sally in North Bay, sister-in-law Lila Owen in Armstrong, many nieces, nephews and friends. She was active in bowling, curling, gardening, and knitting for all her grandchildren. The doctors gave her 3 days once diagnosed with Leukemia, she courageously gave her family 7 more months. No service by request, celebration of life to be held at a later date. Donations can be made in Teresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Canadian Cancer Society or your local Hospice Society.
Louise A. Nudd 1927-2011 We are sad to announce that Louise fell asleep in death at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital on April 30th, 2011 at 83 years of age and is awaiting a resurrection to a paradise earth. Louise was born July 22, 1927 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan and is survived by her husband of 60 years Bert Nudd, sister Mary Ellen Elrick (Cliff), 4 children Diane Georgeson (Lorne), Ian Nudd (Lisa), Don Nudd (Nancy), Brenda Nudd. She was dearly loved by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Louise will be remembered ďŹ rst for her strong faith in Jehovah. As well as numerous hobbies such as ceramics, porcelain dolls, sewing, knitting, quilting, music, piano, and camping. Her love of her ďŹ&#x201A;ower garden was especially evident and she was known for a warm and welcoming home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the West Kingdom Hall of Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses, 1424 Mission Road, Vernon BC.
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SCHAFER, Wendy Lee It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Lee Schafer on April 30, 2011 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237.
Fortune, John Archibald August 13, 1926 – April 29, 2011
John was born to John and Olive Fortune of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba on Friday August 13, 1926, the ĮŌh of seven children, all predeceased. John worked on the Alaska Highway construcƟon in 1943, joining the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars) 1944-45 driving a Staghound Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle. Discharged in 1945 he returned to the Yukon for highway construcƟon. This was the beginning of a construcƟon carreer as a crane operator that involved him almost every major construcƟon project in BC for over 30 years. John married Gertrude Wegner in 1955 and three sons followed, Douglas 1956, Rodney 1957, and Tom 1963. The family moved from the Lower Mainland to Oliver in 1969 where John started Fortune’s Crane Service unƟl his reƟrement in the 1980s. AŌer Gert passed away in 1989, John met and married Eileen Bryson in December 1990. John and Eileen lived in the north Okanagan and seƩled in Enderby in 1998. John was a member of Local 115 of IUOE and a friend of Bill W. for over 50 years. John is survived by his wife, Eileen, his 3 sons and wives, 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
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SUMMERS (nee Edward), Gladys Janet It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys Janet Summers (nee Edward) on April 30, 2011 in Salmon Arm, 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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SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST With over 220 locations, Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. Our business philosophy centers on exceeding our customers’ expectations and relies on our entrepreneurial team members to provide exceptional customer service.
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The Senior Business Analyst is a senior leadership role, responsible for documenting business requirements using industry standard techniques and uses critical thinking to identify and solve business issues. This position requires a broad understanding of the interdependencies of the current business and computing environments and looks to simplify business processes through automation. The Senior Business Analyst works closely with project sponsors, users, project managers and Information Services to gather requirements, solve complex business problems and participate in the implementation of solutions. Work products may include the preparation of detailed business requirements, business cases and feasibility studies, and the documentation of current business processes (as-is) and proposed improved processes (to-be), along with the associated data.
This full-time, 28 week program consists of two integrated modules: Instructional/Classroom and Clinical. The clinical program is conducted in approved long-term care facilities and hospitals.
A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers.
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Intro to Health Care, & Philosophy & History of Continuing Care Communication Skills for the Health Care provider Techniques and Skills for Dementia Care - a Certificate Course Home Support • Assisted Living CPR Level C • InterRAI FoodSafe Clinical Experience - Intermediate Care, Extended Care, Community Care • Personal and Professional Development of the Caregiver • Job Search, Resume, Interview Skills
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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 May 31st, 2011.
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FULL TIME MECHANIC WANTED
Journeyman or Apprentice Commercial Transport Mechanic wanted. Must have own hand tools. Wages negotiable based on experience. Fax résumé to Aldon Waste Systems Ltd. at 250-547-9414 or e-mail to office@aldonwaste.ca. No attachments accepted. Please copy and paste résumé into body of e-mail.
VERNON KIA IS HIRING!!! Everybody knows that KIA products are gaining market share. Due to this high demand we have room for 1 experienced salesperson to sell both new and preowned. You will be part of a small team of professionals who are respected by their dealer and afforded opportunities that only a local dealer group can offer! Please forward your resume in confidence to sales@vernonkia.ca THE NEW
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CARRINGTON PLACE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE The Okanagan Science Centre is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and organized individuals to join our Summer of Science 2011 team! Introduce the wonders of science through our camps, delivering public events and activities, or even riding our NEW science cargo bike throughout the community! Please visit our website, www.okscience.ca, for detailed job postings and apply today!
Canadian Tire (Vernon) Automotive Service Department is now looking for an Experienced Installer with min. of 2 years of experience. Must have own tools. Wage $10 per hour. Job Description: Tire installation, oil & lube and some minor service to vehicles. Apply in person: Service Manager, Simon Burton Resumes accepted until May 15, 2011
Growing, progressive and well established Coquitlam based LTL carrier hiring a P/T Branch Clerk required at our Vernon Terminal for a 1:00pm start time. Must have excellent data entry and typing skills, good command of the English language, and a strong attention to detail. Preference given to those candidates with previous experience in the transportation industry. Please fax resume with cover letter to 604-472-2136 Attn: HR Administrator or email to hrfrt@telus.net
4510-27 Street, Vernon
Royal Volkswagen Growth oriented Okanagan Valley dealership requires a career-minded individual to join our team as an
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Valid Drivers License. Competitive hourly and piecework rates. Apply in person to 6230 Pleasant Valley Road Or fax resume to 250-558-3933
EXPERIENCED COOKS NEEDED Inland Kenworth Vernon has an opening for a PARTS PERSON. Heavy duty truck parts experience required. Shift work involved. Competitive wage and benefit package. Forward resume to Darcy Hooper at: dhooper@inland-group.com
Shipping/Receiver Position Far West Industries has a position immediately available for a shipper/receiver to manage it’s Vernon warehouse and expedite products to company owned retail stores as well as to domestic wholesale customers. An applicant with warehouse experience is preferred; however individuals with a similar work background will be considered. Duties and responsibilities include receiving/shipping product and costing supplier received merchandise. Computer skills are required and experience with on line freight systems will be preferable. Interested applicants should forward their resume to: Box #3, Vernon Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5
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Interested in making a career move? Royal Volkswagen offers $500 per sold vehicle, performance incentives, benefits and a 21st century automotive work environment.
LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED GUTTER INSTALLER
We are growing...
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Drop off or fax resume to Karen Smith, Food Services Manager at 250-545-5793.
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On the Automile beside Art Knapp
INSTALLER REQUIRED
requires an experienced mature part time / casual server. Must be able to work weekends and evenings. Current criminal record check required.
CLASS 1-2-3-4-5-7 DRIVER TRAINING
Mountain & City Training Heavy Equipment Operator Training
HOT TUB TECHNICIAN REQUIRED
You must be prepared to join our exceptional team with the expectation of selling a minimum of 10 vehicles per month.
• Experience required • Must be mechanically inclined • Must enjoy working outdoors and indoors • Must have good customer service skills • Must have clean Driver’s Abstract • Part time and fill in • Competitive wage package offered
Please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to jmledet@royalvolks.com.
Please email a resume to bpardell@bhleisure.com or fax to 250-542-4109
to compliment our great kitchen. Apply by fax to 250-558-0626 or email matilec@bostonpizza.com or find us in the construction zone at Boston Pizza, 3604 32nd St, Vernon
OPENING SOON!
A Fine Kettle o’ Fish is looking for experienced cooks, front-counter deli servers, kitchen clean-up. Drop resume at 3408 31st Avenue, Vernon.
HEY YOU... YEAH YOU! WANT A JOB? Kelowna company is looking for hard working individuals. We provide full training, no experience required. $2,500+/mo! Must be 18+ and able to start immediately.
CALL 250-860-9480
Retail Store Manager This position will be responsible for the daily operations of Ski Dazzle. Daily operations will include staff management, scheduling and supervision, customer satisfaction, general presentation of the store, inventory management and carrying out seasonal changes and promotional activities. This position is year round, full time. Qualifications required: Minimum 5 years retail experience with one year of managerial experience, passion for retail and all those characteristics that go along with great customer service. For a detailed job description, visit our website at www.skisilverstar.com or contact Alison Crick, Human Resources Manager - hr@skisilverstar.com
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Housekeeping Attendants – The Housekeeping Department at Silver Star is looking for housekeepers for its two hotels during the summer, with the potential for extending the role to the winter season. Qualifications required: must be physically active, experience in housekeeping preferred, attention to detail, professional attitude, able to multi task and a current criminal record check. Servers – The Club Saloon is looking for servers for the summer operation. Only those available to attend an interview in person will be considered. Minimum 6 months experience required. General Handyman – Our Property Management team are looking for a general handyman to take care of their properties. The position requires physical labour, general maintenance, grass cutting, cleaning, electrical, plumbing and carpentry. For a detailed job description, please visit our website at www.skisilverstar.com or contact Alison Crick, Human Resources Manager - hr@skisilverstar.com
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Help Wanted 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
GOLDEN CROWN RESTAURANT F/T EXPERIENCED DINING ROOM SERVERS REQUIRED. Apply in person with resume after 4:00pm to 3006-28TH Ave. Vernon
SOUS CHEF 2-3 years of management/ leadership experience, strong cooking and excellent communication skills preferred.
Join our team today! Resume Attn: Dave Cabral - Executive Chef BEST WESTERN PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre
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Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051. Farm workers needed at Bagry Bros. Orchards Ltd. 317 French Rd, Vernon, June-25Oct 8. 250-542-2136. Heavy Duty Mechanic wanted. Heavy Duty Mechanic required. for oilfield construction company. Must be 3rd year to Journeyman, prefer a mechanic with Cat & or Hitachi experience. You will work in shop or field & be home virtually all nights. Call Lloyd @ (780)725-4430 Horse Training facility requires an Assistant. Duties are feeding, stall cleaning, barn clean up, grooming, saddling. Must have experience with horses. Supply references. 1bdrm apartment included in wage. Reply to Box #2 C/o The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca LOOKING for Servers with bartending skills, must have 3 years serving experience. Apply at The Palace 3315 30th Ave. Vernon. L.S.MCLELLAN TRUCKING Cranbrook, BC Looking for Owner Operators with or without own equipment. We offer year round stable work, excellent work environment, flexibility, benefit pkg. You will need to have min 5 years exp, clean abstract, FAST card or passport, well maintained equipment. More info call Ken at 877-717-2988 or fax resume to 250-417-2982 or email ken@ lsmclellantrucking.com Manager, FT, needed in retail store in Armstrong, must be efficient & hard working. $12$17. p/hr. Please forward resume to charlene@logbarn.ca MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 Permanent part-time, 4-6 hours per day, starting at 6am. must have own vehicle. Lot clean up and weeding. starting wage $11.00 per hour. For more info contact John 250869-1625 between 9am-4pm. Pizza cook required immediately, must be 19 years of age or older, weekends & nights. Apply in person #4-100-Kal Lake Rd, Uncle Dave’s between 11-5pm Mon-Fri. Require Careaid who lives in Vernon to work in private residence, female / non-smoker need only respond. (250)5585148, Fax: 250-558-5285
• Full/and or part-time travel consultant for a well established travel office • The successful candidate should possess a minimum of two years agency experience • We offer competitive salary & bonus incentives Please forward resume to Morning Star, Box #15 c/o The Morning Star.
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French position; with the possibility of teaching in other subject areas. Interested individuals please send a resume and statement of faith to: Dan Demeter, Principal King’s Christian School 350 - B 30th Street NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2 Phone: 250-832-5200 Fax: 250-832-5201 or Email: info@kingschristianschool.com
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Looking to fill two positions… Certified RV Technician with RV experience General Labourer with RV background or experience. Please email resumes to craig@gilmay.ca, fax 250-503-1119 or drop off at 139 L&A Cross Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3S1
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Apply within #103 - 2800 29th Street, Vernon • 778-475-5648
ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 Auto Mechanic wanted. Automotive mechanic required for oilfield construction company. We want a journeyman mechanic preferably with Dodge truck experience. Your work schedule will be 5-10hr days. Call Lloyd @ (780)725-4430 Breakfast Cook, P/T, experienced, weekends. Drop resume in person @ 9172 Kalamalka Rd. Friesens Countrytyme Gardens. Certified Experienced Traffic Control persons needed, require own transportation, wages DOE. Reliable people need only apply. 250-540-3455 Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & USA. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability need apply. Dedicated tractors, paid drops & direct deposit, no phone calls please Fax resume 250-546-0600
Spring into action! Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. You will get exercise AND earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students and Adults both welcomed. CITY RT 100 - 27 St & 37 Ave Available May 13
COLDSTREAM RT 218 - Kalamalka Rd & Aberdeen Rd Available May 13
CITY RT 70 - 27 St & 45 Ave (Village Green area) Available now
RT 216 - Giles Dr & DeJong Dr Available now
COLDSTREAM RT 207 - Kalamalka Rd & Creek Dr Available May 13 RT 208 - Cactus Dr & Primrose Dr Available May 13
contact Donna TuesdayFriday, 250-550-7901 for more info
EAST HILL RT 84 - 30 Ave & 11 St Available May 20
ROWING/ Paddling Assistant Vernon- No experience - full training provided 30-35 hrs $400/week May9-Sep.Great work cond. Suited to students returning to studies-Lisa 250 938 7769
Stuck On Designs, a growing print and customized clothing shop, is currently seeking an experienced full time designer. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is a must. Must be able to work with clients, meet deadlines, multi task and function well in a team environment. stuckon@citytel.net or fax 250-624-6160
The Lemare Group is currently seeking a hydraulic loader/hoe chucker for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.
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Financial Services DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member
Licensed Trailer Mechanic or Commercial Transport Mechanic with BC Inspection Certificate. Full time with benefit package. $27.50/hr. Fax Resume to 250-545-0683 Looking for Exp. Erectors for Pre Engineered Steel Buildings. Send Resume, via fax: 250-717-5751 or Email : admin@mscsteel.com Scaffolding Contractor required for small local project. Call Martin @ (250)309-8197
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Work Wanted A1. DUMP RUNS, MOVING, YARD CARE & PRESSURE WASHING.Paul 250-550-4256 DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449 Handymen: Repairs, Reno’s, Painting, Window Cleaning, pressure washing, yard work, dump runs... 250-550-9099 Ken Taylor Plumbing, Heating, Landscaping Services. Residential & Building Maintenance. Contact (250)309-1316 or email; bighorn16@hotmail.com
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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
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Services The Lemare Group is currently seeking a boom man for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca. Working 4th Class Engineer with maintenance experience needed for processing plant. Applicant needs to be able to work unsupervised. Bring resume to Colonial Farms 3830 Okanagan Street, Armstong, between 8am & noon. (250)546-3008.
Labourers Seeking experienced Traffic Control Person with valid BC ticket. Fax 1-250-767-2507 or email employment @allsafetraffic.com.
Alterations/ Dressmaking SEWING and ALTERATIONS. In Lavington and Coldstream area. 250-999-1504 or 778475-3335.
Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
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MOA required 2 days a week in busy physicians office in Lumby. Fax resume to 250545-3603.
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
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REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME
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ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking an Electrician to join our team in Armstrong, BC. The Lumber Division in Armstrong is a leading manufacturer of stud products in both domestic and foreign markets. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an excellent pension and benefit program. • Competitive wages • Development opportunities • On-going training • Dynamic and challenging environment • Stable employment Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and Profit guide us at Tolko. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by May 15, 2011. Email: opportunities@tolko.com or Fax: 250-546-2240
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
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LARGE. SMALL 250.541.0111 VISA DECORATIVE DEBIT SPRING HOURS MASTERCARD Mon. - Fri. INTERACT 8:00 am - 4:30 pm LAVA ROCK SENIORS DISCOUNT Sat. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm SLATE Sun. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm LANDSCAPE BLAST ROCK WHITE DOLOMITE BARK MULCH www.justrocks.ca TOP SOIL SAND & GRAVEL
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GRANITE SLAB SALE 30% OFF All Kitchens, kitchen counters, bathroom counters, vessel sinks. 150 colors to choose from GREAT QUALITY & SERVICE Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. Free Est. 250-870-1577 CUSTOM ROCKCOUNTERS.COM
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POST POUNDING & Excavating. Great rates. No transport fee. 250.308.5403.
Garden & Lawn ALLIUM LAWN CARE. Spring Clean-Ups, Weeding. Exp’d & Insured. 250-307-4933 ARMSTONG AREA- reliable weekly lawn cuts, from $25. 250-546-6050, 250-317-5940.
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LAWN CUTTING, dump and yard maintenance, sonable rates, seniors counts. Call Doug for free mate 250-503-6870.
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Landscaping BARK MULCH Fir or Cedar,$20 per yard. Delivery included on orders over 30 yards. Shavings and Sawdust available. 250-838-6630.
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GARAGE SALE DIRECTORY FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003 Alexis Park- 3417 39th Ave, Vernon. Sat., May 7, 9am. No early birds. Household items, lots of kids and man stuff. Armstrong: 2697 Jarvis Cres. Sat. 8-1. Lots of great stuff! Two families become One.
Armstrong 2700 Young Rd. Sat, May 7th 8am-3pm Huge Yard Sale! Antique furniture; cars; appliances; household; sports; garden; tack!
ARMSTRONG: 2920 Phillips St. Sat. & Sun. 8-5, wood cook stove, fibre glass canoe, BBQ, toys, 1974 VW Super Beetle, kitchen items, furniture, chimney pipes, & much more!
East Hill 3505 PV Rd. Sat, May 7, 8-4 & Sun, May 8, 9-2. 3 Family Yard & Bake Sale. Too many things to add. East Hill- 3933 & 3936 Cascade Dr. Sat 7:30-12. Air compressor, antiques, golf equip, woodworking, tools, oak & ash, lumber, high chair, rocking chair, craft chairs, near new Nikon 55-200 camera lens, TV, some plants, 5gal fish tank & stand. 250-545-7772
FOOTHILLS:7045Nakiska Drive, Sat, May th, 7am-3pm. Multi family-Soup to Nuts, wedding items, furniture, Karaoke machine, wood chipper, fruit boxes etc., “Tim Horton’s” Coffee on site.
Armstrong: 3630-Coldicott Dr, Fri- 2pm-6pm, Sat,9am2pm.Great for the guys! Tools, supplies, sporting, fishing!
ARMSTRONG: HUGE HUGE GARAGE SALE! Fri. May 6, 4-7pm; Sat. May 7, 7-11am 3318 Belaire Drive Rain or Shine! BX - 5390 McIntosh Rd. Sat, May 7, 8:30-2pm. Kids stuff & misc. Early bird pay double! BX- 5705 Richards Cres. Sat May 7th, 8-12. New vinyl windows, tools, bikes & more! BX: 6255 Rimer Rd. Saturday Only, 7am-4pm. Everything must go! Rain or Shine!!! BX:Multi family garage sale Sat. May 7th @ 8 a.m. 5317Spalding Rd.Lots of furniture, home decor. A fire place surround, garden tiller and much more. Coldstream- 7605 Cunliffe Rd Sat, May 7, 8:30-2pm. Bunk beds, small freezer - almost new and lots more! East Hill- 1404 29th Ave, Sat, 8-2pm. 2 family garage sale, household, furniture, many interesting items. No Early birds! LUMBY: 656 Mabel Lake Rd. EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM APRIL TO OCT. A Little bit of everything!
Vernon: 2710 Allenby Way Sat. May 7, 8am-noon.
Graceland Annual! Selling toys, linens, appliances, furniture, garden tools, etc. Vernon:2805-16 St, May 7 & May 8th, 9am-4pm. Jack Pot yard sale! Furniture, flooring, paint sprayer, kids stuff,bikes.
VERNON: 325 Howards Rd 1.5kms South of Predator Ridge. Follow signs. Large garage Sale.
Proceeds to Medical Clinic in Africa. NEW queen box spring, and Frigidaire convection microwave. Quality goods.
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ARMSTRONG 3462 Lockhart Drive Saturday, May 7, 8am-12noon MULTI-FAMILY Household & baby items, newer clothes dryer, wedding gown, and more!
OK Landing- 5784 Teal Dr. Saturday, May 7, 8-12, Rain or Shine. OK Landing - 6576 Scott Rd. May 7 & 8. Side by side fridge. 4 gas antique motors, & misc. Vernon:13 Street off 39Ave, Sat, May 7th & Sun, May8th. 8am-4pm. NO EARLY BIRDS! Multi family sale. Vernon:1809-53 Ave,Sat,May 7th & Sun,May 8th 9-3pm. Misc items.
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Vernon: 3400 20th Ave. Sat. 8-2, Ertl Collectables, and more! VERNON, 5016 Heritage Dr., Fri 9-4, Sat 8-3, Downsizing! 2 Family Sale! Rain or Shine !
DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 2PM
5023 Silver Star Rd. Multi-family yard & garage sale, Sat., 8am. Books, records, lamps, pictures, roller blades, dish set, kitchen appliances, ornaments, & much much more!
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3 LINES OR LESS (approx 10-12 words) $17.36 INCLUDES TAX Includes 2 garage sale signs Please remove your garage sale signs after the sale. $1.95 per extra line
LUMBY 1968 Haller St., Fri, Sat, & Sun. May 6,7 & 8 Rototiller, A/C, garden, household & much more.
Early Birds welcome! Mission Hill- 1805 33 St. Sat, May 7, 9-4. Moving, 57 years of stuff!
Mission Hill 4505 Valleyview Pl. May 6, 4-7 & May 7, 8-?. Antique collectables, dishes, table & chairs, piano, household items, something for everyone!
Ve r n o n : 7 3 9 6 - L o n g a c r e Drive,Sat,May 7th, 9am-2pm. Open House. Moving to US. Vernon: 894-Mt. Bulman Place, Sat, May 7th, 8am1pm. Make us an offer. VERNON: 975-25th Ave, Sat & Sun 7-4.Household & Yard Sale! Enquire @ aesthesis@ymail.com or call 250-550-6724 or 550-8000 to buy before Sat. Antiques, collectables, furniture, toys, etc. All offers taken!!! Everything Must go! VERNON: (Easthill) 2304 20th St. (off of 23rd Ave). Sat May 7. (8-1) Downsizing & priced to sell! Vernon: (East Hill) 3100 15th St. Fri & Sat May 6 & 7, 8-2. Moving Sale! VERNON Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs - 3300 37th Ave. Garage Sale/Hot Dog Fundraiser Saturday, May 7, 9am-2pm (Hot dogs from 11am-2pm) Lots of Goodies!
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LOCALLY Grown Pyramid Emerald Cedars 6’-7’ $20. 8’ + $30. Many other Junipers & shrubs. Ph: 250-542-6004
Small ads, BIG deals! 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
Painting & Decorating Renew the beauty and value of your home this summer with College Pro Painters! We have 40 years of experience and we specialize in exterior siding and stucco. All jobs are fully insured and come with a 2 year warranty. CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! 250-3099754 or 1-800-32-PAINT
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449 JUNK REMOVAL We haul it all. Call anytime. Ray 250-307-0837.
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706
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Country West Supply 3155 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, BC (250) 546-9174 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Rye round bale sileage, approx 1000lbs per bale, 17 % protein, $50 a bale. 250-5468079.
Livestock MILLER HYLINE PULLETS Brown egg layers avail now. 9 weeks old $7.50 each. 250546-6608 Organic certified Black Angus Loala cows, heifers,steers,yearling bulls ,
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Tree Services Tired of mowing around or looking at those unsightly stumps? For affordable, stump removal call 250-804-6073
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ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats
Mimi is very friendly and hoping to find her forever home. 2505457535.
9 round bales, approx., 1000 lbs. $50 a bale. 250-545-5284. First cut alfalfa, peas &barley haylage, $25.00 Straight grass round bales. 250-547-8942. 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. HAY FOR SALE, easy access. Call (250)545-1817
Australian Shepherd Blue Merle puppies also Australian Shepherd/Border Collie Cross $450/$500 (250)769-6795
Livestock
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Garage Sales
Garage Sales
Quality Garage Sale CreaƟve Connectors Corp. 4211 25A Avenue
(behind Central Hardware)
May 7 & 8 • 8am - 4pm • • • • • • •
Factory direct decoraƟve shelving 4hp motor Carpenters hardware Lacquer paint Compressor Quality household items Christmas & craŌs
Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Pets
Building Supplies
Basset Hound Puppies, ready May 21, vet checked, 1st shots, $600 (250)833-4081 BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class June 9th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Chihuahua puppies for sale. 2 Female, 3 male. Born April 6, available June 8. Will have 1st shots & vet checked. View any time or I can email photos. Father is 3.5lbs and mother is approx 5lbs. 250-546-8240 Jack Russell Pups, multi colored, ready to go. $400. (250)546-3450 New Zealand Collie pups, very quick learning,for working or active pet,1.vaccination /deworming,$300, 250-547- 6253 Perm loving home for wonderful cockatoo needed. Some requirements nec. 250-275-4783 Retriever X, neutered male, we need to find an approved home for our beautiful 5 year old dog. 250-550-6789 Trinity Shepherds Old World Style Shepherd puppies, 10-16 weeks, $350$500. Vet checked, all shots. (250)547-9763 WOLF HYBRID Cubs reserve. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels
Quality Patio Covers @ reasonable prices. www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com Steel Buildings. 30x40, 50x100 - Others. Time to Buy Now at Old Price. Prices going up! www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 1JS 800-964-8335
Farm Equipment
Country West Supply From
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$
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www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Merchandise for Sale
Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 2 stacked washer/dryer sets. 1 Kenmore electric, 1 Maytag gas, both mint cond. Asking $425 each, 250-549-6545 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.
Auctions Salmon Arm BC. UNRESERVED LIQUIDATION AUCTION, Sat, May 14, 10 AM.1681 70th St. 10 Ave SE. (Owners have sold their property) Downsizing: Shop Equip. welder, jointer, drill press, industrial grinder, 16HP V twin generator, lrg Anvil, 2 vises, 16’ Custom Ranch Gate, Milking Machine, 2 Antique Steel Wagon Wheels, Lady’s collector bike, feed chopper, rolls of copper, alum table, 500’ fencing, 8’ steel lamp posts, LBR. furniture: dining table & 4 chrs, 32”TV, new exercise machine, 2200’ Brass 1/2” tubing, stainless steel tubing, copper & Alum scrap, & lots more. See U There. View & PreRegister Fri. May 13, noon-5pm. Sale conducted by Harvey’s Auction Service. 250-376-7826, cell: 250-319-2101
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3155 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, BC (250) 546-9174 countrywestsupply.com For Sale: 4430 John Deere Tractor, 110Hp - 5895 hours. Cab, heater & good tires. $19,000. 250-547-6945 Lumby
Free Items TO GIVE AWAY, single adjustable bed, in good cond. 250-838-6013
Fruit & Vegetables Fruit Trees: Mountain Ash $12, Apricots $12, Seedless grapes $6, Lilac $8, Japanese rose $8, Currents (red/black) $5, Maple (red/green) $12-$7, Nunkin cherry $7, Plum (red/black) $12, Cherry (Lapin) $12, Apple (gala/golden delicious) $12, Raspberry $12 dozen, blackberry $7, cranberry $8, walnut $12, hazel nut $12, boysenberry $5, chestnut $5. Tony (250)558-0501 (except Sundays)
Firewood/Fuel 2 + cords full length ($250) or cut up ($175) per cord apple wood, delivered 250-546-3505 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
FREE ESTIMATE
CONCRETE WORK Sidewalks, retaining walls, steps, driveways, patio & general construction. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL
250-545-6251 In Vernon since 1973
small ads
BIG RESULTS the classifieds 250-550-7900
Auctions
Auctions
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.
MACHINERY SALE th Saturday, May 7 9:00 am
Consignments accepted until 3 pm Friday, May 6th Park n’ Ride available - Follow the signs FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT
250-546-9420
903 Raffan Rd, Armstrong, B.C. Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
WHITESTONE
Nu-Look Homeworks
RENOVATING & PAINTING
• Renovations Quality • Handyman Since 1989 CALL TOM: 308-8778
Honest Renovations
No Job Too Small! Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.
Morgan@547-6646
550-4535
Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”
Hardiplank & Vinyl Siding, Fascia, Soffits,
Local Westside Rd References
250-317-6260 Kelly Hinger
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
JOB JAR
House Washing starting at $
15000
No job too small! Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
250-542-8368 (Home)
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Lawn & Garden Care
TIM 250-307-8772 Quality Work Guaranteed
BILL’S HOME REPAIR • Painting (Exterior & Interior) • Decks, Plumbing, Fencing
503-4606 • 558-3352
DIRECT APPLIANCE
billshomerepair@hotmail.com
Servicing Winfield, Oyama, Vernon, Lumby, Cherryville, Falkland, Armstrong & Enderby
WINDOW CLEANING
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD. RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
Red Seal Certified Refrigeration and Appliance Technician “C” BC Safety Authority Gas Licence
Brighter Outlook
Residential & Construction Deron Sanderson
250.306.2679 • Siding • Soffit
• General Carpentry • Aluminum Railings • New & Renovations • Vinyl Decking
GEORGE SIMMONS C: 250-309-0621 H: 250-838-0449 Fax: 250-838-0459 C
EXCAVATING
CONCRETE
Excavating, Trucking & Materials Bobcat, Mini Hoe, Residential, Earthworks
Vernon • Salmon Arm
250-212-3075
250-550-4598
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
GUTTERS • Seamless Gutters • Vinyl & Hardi Plank Siding • Fascia & Soffits • Exterior Painting
( 250 ) 542-4492
Joe Prebushewski Cell: (250) 550-6208 Fax: (250) 549-3899 • Email: bearpawearthworks@telus.net
• Lift sunken sidewalks, slabs, stairs,
pool decks and house foundations
BOOKKEEPING
back filling post pounding general excavation demolition landscaping preparation skidsteer services shrub & brush removal driveway prep rock walls hauling Owner/Operator Gord Kennedy • Email: gordiek@telus.net • Cell: 250-308-7373
Protect Your Property Add-On Deer Fence
“All Your Concrete Needs”
Tazz’s Concrete • Foundations • Concrete Floors • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Sidewalks/Curbs • Suspended Slabs
Construction
250-550-7900
Chris … Phone/Fax 558-0590 • Cell 309-0410
with the effective and virtually invisible
Concrete
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
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
!Free Estimates!
(250) 545-9522 (778) 475-3978
G REEN T REE
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory
FENCING
R. I. P. Mudjacking
“FREE ESTIMATES”
250-545-8294
Kelowna • Winfield
& Underpinning Ltd.
patios, driveways
Specializing in Small Businesses
VINYL DECKING • ALUMINUM RAILING
WINDOW CLEANERS • Homes • Commercial • Construction Clean • Water Stain Removal VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA
• Form and place new sidewalks,
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
SUPERIOR DECK LTD
250-307-3760
EARTHWORKS LTD.
250-306-9684
1-800-88-HANDY
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
LTD.
BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
General Ledger • Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation • Payroll
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
K itchens and Baths Holm Renovations Ltd
Over 25 years experience.
Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work
BOOKKEEPING
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
15124 Middle Bench Road, Oyama, BC V4V 2C4 • Fax: 250-548-4045 15
250-309-1380 • directappliance@hotmail.ca
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ELECTRICAL
EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Marcel Labrecque, Owner/Operator
Major Appliance In Home Service
window cleaning
250-550-7900
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
HANDYMAN
NO JOB TOO SMALL • SINCE 1992
We do Painting too!
250-550-8519
Lonestar Custom Carpentry
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
549-0202
Since 1982
Over 25 years experience
Insured * References * Guaranteed
Gutter Cleaning & Repair
(250)
Taping/Drywall/Finishing Textured Ceilings New or Additions
Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435
Ralph Blackwood
SIDING
Kelly’s Construction
• Framing • Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl • Decks/Patios • Renos Complete • Post & Beam
Phone: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268
Easy to install Weather resistant Animal friendly Affordable
www.deerstop.ca H&G Metal Works
250-306-5206
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PAINTING ABODE DECORATING Let the ladies do it! - Interior Painting - Color Consultations - Decorating Services
250.309.3178
DANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING & REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
DRYWALL
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
All Your Drywalling Needs
308-9783 549-5140
Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
Repaints our specialty! â&#x20AC;˘ Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Doors â&#x20AC;˘ Windows â&#x20AC;˘ Trim â&#x20AC;˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ www.timetopaint.com or
â&#x20AC;&#x153;EXTERIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ONLYâ&#x20AC;?
DAVIES DRYWALL
Rainbow City Painters
CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
SPECIALIZING IN EXTERIOR FINISHES
HARDI - BOARD - STUCCO - CEDAR - VINYL - DECKS & FENCES All work guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Serving Vernon since 1990 Ask us about our 5 year warranty - Get my quote and compare
250-542-1347
STUCCO
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
549-0115
CARWAY STUCCO
TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
CARGO TRAILERS 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - 7,000 lbs. SPECIALTY TRAILER RENTALS 250-545-3238
THE LAWNMOWER Strata MAN Residential, & Commercial BOOKING NOW:
250-545-7818
LAWN MOWING 250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395
Glendale RooďŹ ng & Renovations Seniors Discount - Free Estimates
Specializing in English, French, Social Studies & Elementary. lstanek@telus.net
LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE
â&#x20AC;˘ Design â&#x20AC;˘ Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance
558-3507
BLUEMACESMS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Green Space YOUR Spaceâ&#x20AC;?
EVERCARE LANDSCAPING â&#x20AC;˘ HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE â&#x20AC;˘ TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL â&#x20AC;˘ LAWN MOWING â&#x20AC;˘ WEED â&#x20AC;˘ PLANT â&#x20AC;˘ CLEAN-UP â&#x20AC;˘ DUMP HAUL (NO HST)
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL, STRATA
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS?
Interior CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING SERVICES Wall Sawing Slab Sawing Core Drilling Cutouts for Windows & Doors Serving the Interior of BC
1 - 877 - 475 - 8700
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
EXTERIOR WOOD RESTORATION
EXTERIORWOOD RESTORATION Bringing wood back to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original state.
SOLID STAIN - SEMI TRAN - WEATHERED - WATER DAMAGE DECKS - FENCES - CEDAR SIDING - LOG HOMES Work Guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ WCB â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates
250-542-1347
250-550-7900
MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE
Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener Offering Complete Lawn & Garden Care
Call or email jan for a Free Estimate
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Garden Maintenance & Design
Women with 10 yrs Horticultural Experience
250-549-4242
â&#x20AC;&#x153;For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS - WE CANwindow DO IT!â&#x20AC;? $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
Lawn Care, Hedges, & Yard Clean-Up. Fully Insured. Vernon/Armstrong.
250-550-6593
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping Now Booking for Pruning, Power Raking, Fertilization, Weekly Lawn Care & General Yard Maintenance 45 Years ++ exp. Call Dave
250-308-8910
mazerjan@hotmail.com
NAGY LANDSCAPING
WEEKLY LAWN MAINTENANCE, TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL, HEDGE TRIMMING, WEED CONTROL, YARD CLEANUP, LANDSCAPE RENEWALS, LANDSCAPING Licenced & Insured
250-547-2429 â&#x20AC;˘ 250-306-9896
Ask about MILGARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIFETIME WARRANTY
â&#x20AC;˘ Installations â&#x20AC;˘ Wood windows â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum â&#x20AC;˘ All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates â&#x20AC;Ś 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon â&#x20AC;˘ 545-6096 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax (250) 545-1977
CLEANING
250-550-5386
COLDSTREAM CRANE SERVICE LTD.
DOWN-TO-EARTH
WINDOWS & DOORS
CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Improving Your Property One Visit at a Timeâ&#x20AC;?
s 4RUCK -OUNTED #RANE s "UILDING MATERIALS DELIVERY TRUSS LIFTS ROOlNG ETC s 'ENERAL FREIGHT ,OCAL LONG DISTANCE HAULING Competitive Rates Call Les for free estimates #ELL s&AX
GATEWAY MOBILE TUTORING SERVICE
250-260-5244
LANDSCAPING
* Residential * Commercial * Strata
CCS
CONCRETE CUTTING/BREAKING
Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193
VERNON & AREA: 250-558-5342
CRANE SERVICES
Ask for a FREE Quote! HOT â&#x20AC;˘ COLD â&#x20AC;˘ STEAM â&#x20AC;˘ GRAFFITI REMOVAL Ph: 250-308-7940 www.mobilepressurewash.ca
ROOFING
www.outdooraspects.com
Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren
Ph: 307-0387
TUTORING
We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price
LAWN MOWING
FOR ALL YOUR PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS
Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
25 + years Experience
SPECIALTY TRAILERS
PRESSURE WASHING
3D
Cleaning Services
* Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products
Tannis 250-558-8552 tannismorrison@gmail.com
Let Us Do It 4 You Cleaning Residential & Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed & Insured Cleaning with Integrity & Diligence! atwood.bernice@gmail.com
Phone: 778-475-5578
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Mobile Homes & Parks
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Horizon
Westmount Apts
Furniture
Misc. for Sale
Tools
Houses For Sale
KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 King size solid pine bed frame. C/w bookshelf headboard, 6 drawer base unit $50. 250-558-5382 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 Oval Oak table, pedestal base, & 4 chairs,like new. $175.250-558-3820. PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
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 Honda Eu2000i generator, 2000 watt, less than 15 hours, $1100. Ken @ 250-558-5457 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com Kitchen cabinets & counter top for sale, sink incl. Good cond. Good for cabin or suite. $250 for all. (250)375-2590 Like new, 21” Kraftmans 12 amp Mulcher. Asking $225. 250-546-8957 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 NEWCAN COINS & CURRENCY, buying & selling coins & bank notes & gold & silver bullion. For more info see Misc Wanted. (250)838-0100 New Tub - large 71”Lengthx 36”Widex21”Deep. Paid $600 Sell $300 obo. (250)804-6872 Nice trampoline, smaller w/ safety net.$90. Ca tamarin sailboat, w/trailer. $900. 250540-8277.
2’-0” paper sheer, cuts also light sheet metal,$100. Floor jack,$35, 250 amp ac welder,$100. smoker.$45 250-5468938.
2 houses at Turtle Mountain starting at $399,000. Call Bruce 403-305-3663
Heavy Duty Machinery FREE Removal of unwanted equipment etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 Looking for large oversize cats, yarders, tractors, sawmill equip, farm equip, ect. For scrap. 250-260-0217. Skidder tires, new, Goodyear HD 111 20 Ply, 30.5x32. $3850. each. (250)309-4440
Medical Supplies 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,
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 5 42”x65” office panel screens with 2 work surfaces & 4 shelves, $100. TEC-MA 1400 electronic cash register, $100. 3 metal cash drawers, $25 each. Misc. office organizers. (250)546-3724 Assorted electrical tools, $200 for pkg. 10000 Panasonic air conditioner, good condition, $200. (250)542-9522 Brada portable dishwasher and portable Noma air conditioner/dehumidifier/fan. Both in new condition. asking $200. for each. Call (250) 260-7726 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 Custom built Camperette, 8’Lx7’Wx4.75’H, self loader & boat racks $500.; Annex wood burning stove ideal for cabin $300. (250)542-9691 Flat deck 8x10ft $1200. Stacking Belt Conveyor, 20ft long, hyd drive $1200. Two Truck tool boxes, 2ftx4ft, $400. Hand Post ponder $125. Lawn Roller 3’ wide $175. 250-547-6158
Open Houses
ORCHARD sprinkler, 2”pipe diff. lengths, sprinkler with dole valves, risers, hook & bands, plugs, 2” couplers, hydrants, 3” to 6” openers, reducers, elbows. Call 250-5034960
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Misc. Wanted NEWCAN Coins & Currency Buying & selling rare coins & currency, gold & silver bullion for over 30 years. We pay strong prices for your bullion coins & even more for scarce collectors coins & bank notes. Do NOT clean collectables in any way. 250-838-0100. Small older travel trailer for under $500. (250)306-5424 WANTED… Good Quality Records; LPs or 45s, 195070s Rock, R&B or Soul. Call Jim 250-938-7727 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 WANTED. WOOD SPLITTER. CALL 250-766-2334 or 250718-2353
Musical Instruments Scandalli 120 Bass Accordion (man’s sz) 11 treble changes, 4 Bass changes. $200. 250542-1588
Sporting Goods
Real Estate
EAST HILL
Acreage for Sale
House for Sale
3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.
26th St. @ 32nd Ave
5 Bedroom (Incls in-law-suite)
$325,000
Business for Sale Campground Established Vernon Area, Health Reasons 8.5 acres, 2bdrm apt., store, cabin, 40 sites, great potential. $900,000. (250)545-2798
Call 250-309-2565
For Sale By Owner Beautiful Home in Bella Vista, above OK Lake, built in ‘05. okhomeseller.com #26599 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888 Ready now! 1100 sf townhouse; open plan, 2 BR, lovely patio, garage and extra parking. View phase 7 Camarillo plan at www.sonomapines. com Below developer’s price. $299,900 Call 250-768-2277 or 250-486-8181
Houses For Sale
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258
FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
$
399,900
Brand new 2200 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.
250-558-4795
THE SPORTS STORE... WANTS to sell your, hunting, fishing, motocross, BMX, GREAT rates. 4412 27th Street, Look for the big ORANGE sign, 778-475-5997
or rent to own
EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
1969, 2 BEDROOM Country Estate, 12’ x 60’ mobile home, located in Falkland. Must be moved. $6,000/obo. (250)379-6899 THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!! Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes are offering unbelievable discounts. Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc., conveniently located next to SRI’s Winfield Factory. Custom designs, factory tours, expert advice & service. Call Alan or Robert toll free at 1-866-7662214 www.LCMhomes.com WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com
Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Cozy 1 bedroom apt. close to all amenities. N/P.
610/month.
$
250-542-7723
Level Entry -
2 bdrm + office + dining room. Large bright corner unit, patio on lawn, in unit laundry. Mature adult, NS, NP property. $835. 250-309-2000
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2 Bdrm Apartment +40 Adult, Secure Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Included
■ 1 or 2 Bedroom ■ Adult 40+ ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
250-545-7251
250-558-9696
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A beautiful one bedroom suite is now available at The Victorian. All meals, utilities, housekeeping and heavy laundry included in rent. Vacancies rare so don’t wait! (3306 22nd Street)
1604 - 31st St, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry • No Smoking / No Pets
250-545-0470
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250-558-9696
1bdrm condo, Alexis Park, great view, A/C, No dogs, $750/mo + hydro. 250-3086363
1bdrm condo,w/d,a/c,covered parking, storage unit, clean, quiet and priced to sell. $135,000. 250-550-4963
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Centennial Drive, close to dowtown and services. Beautiful view. Two bedroom with washer and dryer in suite. Fireplace. Indoor parking. Quiet secure adult building. Short or long term. $1000. 250-260-4273 References required.
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OPENHOUSES WEEK-END DRIVE OPEN
ALEXIS PARK 3791 - 38 Street Sunday, 1:30-3:30 $289,000
COLDSTREAM 1086 - 11 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $349,000
HARWOOD 1811 - 43A Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $359,900
ARMSTRONG 3565 Dunkley Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $349,900
EAST HILL 2404 - 25 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $448,000
LAWRENCE HEIGHTS 104, 9710 Hwy 97N Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $169,000
CITY 4003 - 27 Avenue Sunday, 1:15-3:15 $289,000
ENDERBY 173 Salmon Arm Drive Sat & Sun, 2:00-4:00 $269,000
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 940 Mt Begbie Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $516,900
COLDSTREAM 11403 Palfrey Drive East Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $559,900
FOOTHILLS 1200 Phoenix Drive Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $449,900
8739 Courtland Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $659,900
485 Terrace Drive Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $589,000
1903 - 31A Street
2 - 1 BEDROOM
Spacious & vacant Easthill 3bdrm rancher w/ private pool & patio area exc. location close to town & schools $357,000 call 250-307-1512 w w w. o k h o m e s e l l e r. c o m #26504
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OKANAGAN LANDING 1000 Snowberry Road - The Breeze Sun-Fri., 11:00-4:00, Closed Sat. starting at $367,838 6177 Okanagan Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $479,000 6259 Quail Road Sunday, 12:00-1:00 $264,900 7361 Longacre Drive Sunday, 1:30-3:30 $379,777 SWAN LAKE 380 Stepping Stones Road Sunday, 12:30-2:00 $529,900
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MORRIS MANOR 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
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 bedroom Apartment 660 sq. ft. Walk to downtown $ 700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
One bedroom $600 in adult building. Suitable for one mature person. Sorry, no pets / parties or drugs. Call to view 250-558-5020
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
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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
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257
1bed & 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. Starts at $685. 250-550-4069 2bdrm 1bath apt NS, close to D/T, sm. pet ok, $900 +hydro. Avail June 1st. 250-307-6174 2bdrm, 1 bath, close to amenities, laundry avail, small pet okay, F/S/AC, R.R. Contact 8am-8pm.$800 + util. 250306-8252 250-545-8252 www.rentinvernon.com 2bdrm, 2bath, 55+, downtown, encl balcony, 5 app, n/s, n/p, util incl $950. 250-545-7586. 2bdrm 2bath condo. F/S, w/d, a/c, d/w. Avail imm. $850. N/S, N/P. (778)475-1209 2-bdrm., 2 bath penthouse, Enderby, NP, $900/mo. incl. hotwater/heat. 250-832-4024 2bdrm avail June 1, East Hill/ Lakeview Manor, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. Avail immed. 250260-5870 2bdrm, close to DT, reno’d, insuite laundry h/u. $850/mo. 1 month free rent or $400 grocery voucher! 250-549-0440. ENDERBY Condo 1 bdrm newly renovated. In suite laundry and dishwasher. Ac unit available. Level entry, perfect for seniors. Small pets ok. (no large dogs) $750 + UT $375 DD. Please call or text Bryan for viewing. 250-833-2734.
Large 1 & 2 bdrm,$600-$750, close to Rec Centre, no dogs. 250-307-4948, 250-545-8443. LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Near Walmart, furnished studio apt. upstairs, w/office space downstairs, ns, np, RR, $750/mo. 250-308-2412 NEW! Large 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO for RENT in Vernon, secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1100/month. 250-545-2834. maracondos@gmail.com NEW! Large 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO for RENT in Vernon, secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1100/month. 250-545-2834. maracondos@gmail.com
NEW, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1050/mo incl all appl., A/C, W/D, Secured heated U/G parking. Call Mel 604-936-8513, 604-816-9835 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate, Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. 250-308-9299
ONE MONTH FREE RENT 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, on site managers, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented on 2 acres of park like setting, n/p, n/s. 250545-5773 or 250-550-0243.
Rent Incentive Available: Arlington/Embers/Century Manor & Rickford Manor - 1 & 2 bdrm, NP, NS, close to Bus/Shopping/Schubert Centre - Clean and Well Maintained, 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-275-8066 Silver Star apt. 2bdrm, 1bath, furnished, ns, np, incl. sat. TV, internet, phone & util’s. avail. now, $900. 250-260-0067 Silver Star, furnished studio, May1 Monthly to Nov30. $650 util/incl. NS/NP 250-542-7084.
A New Tradition of Quality Living
Updated central 2bdrm condo, in-suite w/d, top floor, view, $875/mo. RR. ONE MONTH FREE! 604-727-1518
1bdrm, overlooking Vernon Golf Club, W/D, D/W, A/C, $800/mo. +util. (250)3061936
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2038 FT. COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE IN NORTH END 9’ X 9’ OVERHEAD DOOR $1495 PER MONTH CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198
Sun Valley Mall Commercial Space for office / retail. 400 - 1150 sq. ft. Please contact
250-275-6224 COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE
9202 Shale Ave. Summerland. 5400 sq. ft x 16 ft high main building + 480 sq. ft. office space on 1/2 acre fenced. Additional 3/4 acre available. $3800. p/m incl. triple net + HST Call Allan 250-490-7451 Commercial/Retail space in busy Spallumcheen Industrial Park, 600-1100sq.ft avail. immed. 250-549-0141 Office for rent, busy location, $400/mo + HST, 500sq.ft incl/util. 5005 24 St. 2nd floor, Call Susan (250)542-5728
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½ DUPLEX FOR RENT Great area, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, $915 plus 2/3 utility, N/S, N/P, references
250-549-0665 1 bdrm,lrge quiet 4-plex, w/d hook-up, walk to town, no dogs. Cat ok.$775 util incl 250-542-4310, 250-308-9738. 2 Bdrm, 4-plex, laundry, $750 +utilities NEW N/S, small dog okay, fenced yard. Available Immediately. 250-545-7644 or 550-5832 2 Bdrm, 4-plex, laundry, $750 +utilities NEW N/S, small dog okay, fenced yard. Available Immediately. 250-545-7644 or 550-5832
2 bdrm duplex, 1 bath. $1000/mo + utils. Avail immed. (250)545-1340 2bdrm, large, adult oriented, cat/smoking ok, Avail now. $800 +1/2 util 250-558-0551 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 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1100/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 2bath, family rm, avail. now. ns, np, n/parties, RR. $1100/mo. 250-549-2338 3bdrm in Lumby, 1.5 bath, laundry, ns, small pet ok, avail. now. $850/mo 250-549-1668 3 Units for rent 2-4 bdrm $800.-$1000./mo. short/long term, View at www.arttales.ca or call Sean 250-306-0959 FOUR BEDROOM duplex East Hill. Includes W/D, F/S. $1050.00/month plus utilities. NS. NP. Available June 1st. 1250-309-4671. Large 3bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $925/mo includes most util. 250-542-1210. Mission Hill, 1/2 duplex, reno’d, very good cond, 3bdrm up, 1 1/2 bath, basement w/ 2bdrm suite, close to school, avail June 1. $1600 + util. 250307-3886 or 250-542-0527. New Reno 2bdrm, close to downtown, $875./mo + hydro. Call Matt @ 250-306-9385
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Professional
OFFICE SPACE On one of Vernon’s busiest streets. High visibility, terrific exposure. New, with all services installed. Ready to move in. Low maintenance, excellent street parking. Approx. 580 sq. ft. All office furniture available.
$900 + triple net. (250) 260-4273
1-Fantastic 4bdrm Silver Star chalet Superb fully furnished & equipped. Avail immed-Oct 31. $990/mo. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1-250-661-9914 $1000/MO, 3BR (3901 32nd St), 250-545-6706 $1000/MO, 3BR (3901 32nd St), 250-545-6706
house downtown avail immediately. house downtown avail immediately.
1bdrm house, Lavington, 4 appl., 250-542-9419. 1bdrm, Lavington, F/S, use of barn & acreage,suitable for 2 horses, 250-309-5956.
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250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite in complex. Shared washrooms, all utilities incl. cable TV. $550. • 1 bdrm apartment on top floor in city centre (Mountain View). Renovated, balcony, in-building laundry, wall A/C unit, parking stall, does not incl hydro. $650.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm apartment in central location (Mountain View). Renovated, parking, 5 appliances, very nice. $850. • 2 bdrm above ground suite in Alexis Park. Just renovated, F&S, shared laundry, yard, parking, utilities incl. $925 or $825 for single person. • 3 bdrm lower suite of home, incl. utilities. Lower East Hill. Yard, street parking, shared laundry. Pets OK. $1,000.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 4 bdrm 2½ bath home in Bella Vista. In-law kitchenette setup downstairs, yard, carport, 2 fireplaces, older home in good shape. $1,350. • 4 bdrm home in Fintry (Westside Rd) close to Killiney Beach, 35 min to Vernon. 1½ bath, large deck, wood fireplace, pellet stove, elec. baseboards. 1 dog OK. $1,000. 1-Fantastic 4bdrm, Silver Star chalet, superb fully furnished & equipped, avail immed-Oct 31. $990/mo 1-250-661-9914 ianaheath@yahoo.ca 2bdrm farm house, large yard, no smokers, Grandview Flats, $1075/mo. 250-546-6811 2bdrm, idyllic country setting outside Lumby. $1200/mo + utils. June 15. 250-547-6567. 3bdrm 1.5bath Lakeview,6497-Bella Vista Rd, garage & street prkg, shared w/d, suits prof. couple. Refs req. n/p, n/s. $1075 + gas. 250260-6775 or 250-938-2166. 3bdrm Walmart area, 2bath, fenced yard, single garage. Avail May 1. Prefer n/p. $1425 + utils. 250-869-9788 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath fully furnished house at Silver Star, $1200/month plus utilities.Also 1 Bedroom plus Alcove fully furnished lower suite, $750/month plus utilities. Available May 1st to October 31st. n/s, n/p.250-545-4764 or email s2ross@telus.net. 4bdrm reno’d, dwntwn Vernon by creek, sunroom, vaulted ceiling. W/D, F/S, D/W. 2.5bath, elect. heat. N/S, Avail June.1. $1200+utils. 250938-8242 5-BDRM, 2-bath, South Vernon, quiet cul-de-sac, n/s, n/p, incl, f/s, w/d, $1200 + util 250307-3586. 5bdrm, 2 bath, upper floor of house.$1,000. 2bdrm, 1 bath, basement suite, $800. Or rent whole house for $1600. 250838-6630. 5bdrm, East Hill, f/s, dw, w/d, large yard, n/s. Avail immed. $1500 + utils. (250)308-4940 5bdrm hse w/2 kitchens. Lwr Mission Hill avail immed $1400+utils 250-545-7512 eve A daylight suite, 2bdrm, lrg private yard, Bella Vista area. 250-542-8990. Avail July 1, 4bdrm house, BX Rd, big yard, 2 garages. $1600. N/S N/P 250-545-5841 Coldstream Estates 2300sqft, 3bdrm up, lower level walkout bsmn’t w/2bdrm inlaw suite, 2decks, beautiful view, $1700 NS/NP. 250-260-3630. Coldstream on acreage, 3bdrm house,basement, 2 car garage, $1350 + util. n/s n/p June 1.250-542-9591. Older large 4bdrm, South Vernon area, lg kitchen, big yard, $1600 util. extra. avail. May 1. 250-545-8443, 250-307-4948
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Totally renovated 3 bed home, 5 appl, huge mstr, fenced yard, large deck, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $1300/mo +util. 250-275-0665
2bdrm lrge newly reno’d bsmt suite, priv w/d, utils incl. N/P, N/S $750/mo. 778-475-1209 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, adult oriented util/incl. $1000/mo. 250-545-8191 40th Ave, large bright, updated, 2 bdrm, new bath, great location, avail May.1st. $800 incl util. 250-260-4403. Armstrong 1bdrm, $625/mo. incl. util. + shared laundry. np, ns, Ref’s. (250)546-9919 Armstrong daylight 2bdrm, laundry h/u, incl sat TV, internet, utils. $950. 250-546-2953
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Rooms for Rent Bdrm for rent & run of home. $500/mo. N/S, N/Pps, N/DDs. (250)545-6251
RV Pads FARM COUNTRY RV PARK Best view. Best rates. Full service incl wi/fi & cable. Daily, Weekly & Monthy Rates.
Kelowna Call 250-862-7448
Senior Assisted Living 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 Furn’d rm in lrg hse, 7min. to Vernon. 15min. to Silver Star. Pool & fitness rm. $450/mo incl/util 250-503-8018 Furnished bdrm in executive lakeside home, util., cable & wireless internet incl. shared laundry & kitchen, priv. bathroom, $500/mo 250-545-4718. Furnish room for rent, $400$425 plus d/d. Includes all utilities & cable. 250-550-4740 Nice home environment, quiet, by bus, good loc, utils neg rent 250-549-7418, 250-307-9407
Suites, Lower 1 BEDROOM SUITE View, shared laundry, internet, heat, elec. included. Good parking, separate entrance. NO smokers, no pets, single person only. Rent: $625/mo. 250.558.8728, leave message 1bdrm, Avail now, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750 250-558-4670 1bdrm daylight, N/S, incl W/D, F/S, util. internet & satellite. 6km up Silver Star Rd. $650/mo. 250-542-4807, 250-558-8308 1bdrm daylight, n/s, n/p, single prof preferred. $750 util incl.,250-558-0883. 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $800 util. cable & internet incl. avail. immed. 250-550-4536 1bdrm Middleton, bright, ns, np, 1 person, $700 incl/util. Avail.now. 250-309-8712 1 bdrm, nice & bright, 1200sqft, priv ent, laundry & yard. Avail June 1. Pets neg. $900 utils incl. 250-938-1471 1bdrm, sep/entr, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS WD sat/TV util/incl $750. 545-6090 1bdrm suite, sep ent. in-ste laundry, sep ent. very clean. N/P, N/S. $800/mo. Avail June 1. 250-549-7410 1bdrm walk out bsmnt suite on private Coldstream acreage, cat ok, n/s, w/d, f/p incl util. $750. 250-308-8138. 1 bed bsmt suite in Bella Vista, a/c, f/p, walk to kin beach & bus stop, cat ok - $700 incl utilities. Call 250-306-7517. 1-PERSON, 2-BDRM, bright, clean, quiet, private, daylight, suite, own f/s, w/d, n/s, no/dogs, June 1st. $750+ 1/2 util. 250-542-0825. 2BDRM / 1Bath Ground Level Suite. $900.00 per mo. N/S. 4504 Valleyview Place. 250558-7337 2bdrm, bright, clean, covered prkg, cable/gas/hydro incl. N/S N/P. $850/mo. 250-260-0841 2bdrm bright, laundry, walk in closet, ns, np, $850 util/incl. Avail.now 250-938-4255 2bdrm East Hill newly reno’d. daylight lvl entry, ns, np, w/d, f/s, 1car garage, avail. now $875. incl/util. 250-542-8831 2-bdrm East Hill,storage, sep. entry & laundry, reno’d, ns/np, $875/mo incl. util/cable. July 1. RR/DD 250-938-8983
FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. Yakima - roof top box. $425. (250)545-4661
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BRIGHT 1bdrm, ground level, lakeview, NS/NP, heat, light, cable & internet incl. $750/mo. 778-475-3211
New, large 2 bd ste on Middleton. Prvt entry, shr w/d.Quiet, N/S, small pet negot. DD and RR. $925/mo. Avail May 1st. (250) 545-5991. New level entry, 1bdrm basement suite, n/p, n/s, Bella Vista area. $600. 250-503-7883. REDUCED RENT Upper Coldstream One Bdrm, New appl, DBL parking, sauna. Util inc. Safe. Quiet. Clean. No Pets NS, $750/month DD /Ref 250 542 2144 Unfurn’d or furn’d 1bdrm +den daylight bsmn’t suite, w/d, d/w, util/incl. ns, suitable for profes. single person or couple, avail. May 1, $825. 250-542-0743
Suites, Upper 1bdrm, Coldstream, lrge suite, laundry, ns, np, sep/entry, avail. immed. $800/mo. incl/util.260-1941 ,308-9523 1bdr new suite, priv. loc. Coldstream Valley Estates. Fantastic view, all util incl internet, TV, outdoor pool, laundry, etc. Avail immed. N/P, N/S. $900. 250-275-1285 leave message 2bdrm, close to downtown, quiet adult building, No smoking, N/P, $680. 250-558-0305 3bdrm, 1.5bath, private laundry, central a/c, ns, np, close to all amenities, $1150 util/incl. ref’s req. 250-308-8845 3BDRM Upper Floor / 2 Bath Immaculately kept. Hardwood floors. N/S $1300.00 per mo. 4504 Valleyview Place. 250558-7337 Adult building/ Bach. apt. $500. Large 1bdrm $600. Quiet, n/p, n/s please, prkg, large yard, close to downtown, call after 6pm 250-938-1144 Downtown 1bdrm, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800, avail. May 1. (250)260-3196 Furnished, 1bdrm + den, Silver Star, 4th flr Silver Creek, N/S, N/P. $649. 250-558-5045 Lower Easthill 3bdrm, 1.5-bath, spacious, deck, clean, NP, NS, $1000. Avail May 15. (250)545-5841 NEWLY reno’d 3bd, 2bth upper, attchd 2 car garage, West Kelowna (Smith Creek) 5mins from town centre. Quiet alcove cul-de-sac in hillside provides country like environment. Large, fenced backyard, pets ok, family oriented neighborhood, 5appl, NS. $1200+ utils. 250-878-6529
Townhouses 2bdrm, 2bath, next to Golf Course, short walk to Kal beach, 5 appl., NS, RR, $900 + DD. avail immed. 250-306-2828 3 Bedroom Townhouse, End Unit with private fenced area. f/s/d, w/d, Carport, n/s, on bus route. $1050.00/month utilities not included. Avail. June 1st 250-545-4577 or bruntona@telus.net.
3bdrm, 1.5bath, affordable, clean, small pet ok. $875 incls water, sewer, garbage & recycling, but does not incl utils. (250)550-6600 3bed 1.5bath in Alexis Park. $1150/mo + utils & DD. Incl F/S, W/D, Lots of storage, very lrg master, priv deck & parking stall. N/S, N/dogs. Avail June 1st. Pls call (250)545-7553
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Antiques / Classics ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on reblt punched 305 eng. 3 spd. $2,800. Call for more info. 250-523-9762. (Logan Lake) Moving Must Sell very rare 2001 Chrysler Prowler, all options, as new, only 7000 mi. Best offer. (250)558-8104
Cars - Domestic 1986 Olds, V6, auto, buckets & mags. Runs well. $500. (250)545-0110 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, V8, auto, fully loaded, 30mpg, exc cond. (white). $2500. 250-5468630 1997 Pontiac Grand Am. PS, PB, P door locks. Sr driven. 174KM. Exc condition, runs great. 4cyl, sips gas. Call Erv @ (250)542-7462. $2200. 2003 Crown Victoria,silver, w/grey interior, mint cond.190,000km. All options, $5,000.obo. 250-546-3585. 2003 Sunfire, Auto start, $2900. obo. (250)306-9786 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
Cars - Sports & Imports 1983 SL Mercedes Benz 380 conv, 2 tops, new tires, shocks,exc haust, excond, $14,000 OBO.250 -503 -3144. 1986 Honda Prelude Great cond,lost license $500.obo 778-475-2867 Vernon
1993 Honda Civic hatchback. White. B16A2 Eng w/ Approx 55K (bought it with 25,400) Over $17K of Receipts. Asking $8800 Matt Lunde - 250.307.6818 1994 Mazda 4dr Sunroof, runs good. Possible trany issues. $750. 250-804-2738 lv mess 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2.0 Litre turbo, black, p/w, p/l, sunroof, leather, Tokico suspension. $4,000. 250-308-8660. 1998 Toyota Tercel, 4-dr, 4cyl, 5-sp, 190k, exc. cond. in/out. $2900. (250)308-2225
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Cars - Sports & Imports 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 NISSAN 350Z. Silver. 72,000 km. Loaded. $22,000 obo. 250-503-6199
2006 Honda Pilot EX-L One owner, black with grey interior, 130,000kms, eight passenger, Honda installed trailer package. Meticulously maintained. $19,000. Located in Nelson B.C. Call
250-354-7471 for more information
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Pension payout amounts to $18.6 million for nine MPs TOM FLETCHER
lion pensions. Tory MP John Nine defeated or Cummins (Deltaretiring MPs from B.C. Richmond East), who are in line to collect a retired from federcombined al politics to $18.6 milhead the B.C. lion in penConser vative sion benefits party, now gets now that a pension worth they’re out $1.33 million. of office. Conservative Canadian retiree Stockwell Ta x p a y e r s Day (OkanaganGary Lunn Federation national research director Derek Fildebrandt said the former MPs turfed by voters Monday night or who chose to retire “should find a nice soft landing with their ‘golden parachute.’” The biggest payout will go to Liberal MP Keith Martin, who retired from his Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca seat with a pension that adds up to $3.9 million. Conservative MP Gary Lunn, defeated by Green Party leader Elizabeth May in Saanich-Gulf Islands, leaves with $2.2 million in future pension entitlements. Liberal MP Ujjal Dosanjh, defeated in Vancouver South, leaves with a pension worth $830,000. Conservatives Jay Hill (Prince GeorgePeace River) and Chuck Strahl (ChilliwackFraser Canyon), both retired from federal politics with $3.3 milBlack Press
Coquihalla) gets a MPs can opt to start package worth $1.67 collecting their penmillion, Kootenay- sions immediately. Columbia Tory MP The taxpayers federJim Abbott retires with ation argues the current $1.36 million pension sysand the NDP’s tem for federBill Siksay al politicians (Burnabyis too rich, Douglas) contributing takes away $4 for every $732,000. dollar conAll the tributed by an qualifying B.C. John Cummins MP. It favours
a dollar-for-dollar normally have definedmatching formula now contribution, RRSPused in Saskatchewan style plans,” Fildebrandt and Ontario. said. “The vast majority “Most Canadians of Canadians have to save working in for their retirethe private ments the oldsector have fashion way. no private MPs by conpension plan trast are guarof their own anteed a steady and those payout regardfew who do, Stockwell Day less of how
investments and the market perform.” Two MPs defeated in Monday’s federal election – Conservative Dona Cadman (Surrey North) and Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal (NewtonNorth Delta) – did not serve the minimum six years to qualify for the MP pension. They will receive only $79,000 in severance pay.
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