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Nurses protest overcrowding at VJH RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The public has been provided with a visible reminder that their hospital requires support. The B.C. Nurses Union hung a giant purple ribbon from a tree in front of Vernon Jubilee Hospital Friday to signify overcrowding, also known as code purple. “We’re making sure everyone knows this is an issue,” said Christine Sorensen, regional chairperson, during a rally that drew about 50 people. “We need more beds and we’re not going to stop until we get them.” VJH is funded for 148 acute-care beds but there are times where there are 160 to 170 patients admitted. In one case, there were 192 patients. “The citizens of Vernon are putting up with an unacceptable level of health care,” said Janice Buchanan, BCNU vice-president. “Daily, patients are languishing in the hallways.” The nurses, as well as physicians and other health care workers, have launched a purple ribbon campaign to create awareness about overcapacity conditions and to press the government to open more acute care beds. Two shelled-in floors in the soon-to-becompleted patient care tower are designated for possible future acute care use, but no funding has been committed. It could cost about $10 million to develop each of the shelled-in floors for use by
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Bonnie Shewchuk tries to get the attention of motorists along 32nd Street Friday as part of a rally about overcrowded conditions at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The rally was organized by the B.C. Nurses Union. patients, and then $10 million each annually to operate the floors. Each floor could contain 30 beds. “Thirty beds is what we’re gridlocked with on a daily basis,” said Sorensen of the immediate need for one floor to open and
for the second floor to handle overflow patients. Interior Health Authority officials did not participate in Friday’s rally. “We were notified of the BCNU’s plans to hold this event and respect the nurses’ and
other staff ’s individual decisions to participate,” said Pat Furey, VJH administrator. “We recognize that Vernon Jubilee is a busy hospital and we are doing what we can to ensure patients care needs are met in a timely and safe manner.”
Women’s centre closes doors RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Marginalized women have one less place to turn to. The Vernon Women’s Centre has permanently closed its doors after more than 30 years because of ongoing funding issues. “This was an extremely difficult decision,” said Emily Mayne, society chairperson. “We hung on as long as we could. We couldn’t maintain core services.” The centre provided women with access to laundry, food and shower services, as well as personal safety and awareness training, legal advocacy, counselling, resources for single mothers and referrals for women
experiencing violence. About 1,500 women walked through the door last year, and Mayne is concerned that many of them won’t meet the eligibility requirements for other programs in Vernon. “It means there is a big gap for lowincome, marginalized women,” she said, adding that one focus for the centre was Vernon’s sex trade workers. “If you are just plain poor, there’s not a lot of resources.” Financial difficulties began in 2004 when the provincial government reduced funding levels for women’s centres across B.C. Federal funding has also been cut to the centre.
Most of the grants that exist now are program-based, but Mayne says the challenge is finding money for day-to-day core operations. “There’s nothing that keeps the lights on or the phone bill paid,” she said. “If you can’t do that, you can’t provide programs.” It cost between $15,000 and $20,000 a year to run the drop-in program. Mayne says the centre couldn’t have survived over the last few years if it wasn’t for donations from residents, groups and businesses. “The centre would like to thank the Vernon community for its tremendous support over the years,” she said.
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Laura Downward (left) putts her ball into the first hole during the North Okanagan Community Life Society’s 20th annual Charity Golf Classic Friday. Garry Molitwenik (centre) sounds the horn to officially start the tourney while Heidi Dubland (right) watches her ball fly into a cameraman at the event at the Vernon Golf and Country Club. Visit www.vernonmorningstar.com for more photos.
Players have a ball in support of NOCLS JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Right off the first tee, Heidi Dubland cracked her ball straight at the nearby cameraman filming her shot. That was right after explaining that she’s swung a club or two in her day. “Can you change what I said before about being experienced?� laughed Dubland, after ensuring that the cameraman was OK. He was. Actually he was thrilled to get the footage. Despite a dodgy start, Dubland and her team of Chicks with Sticks literally had a ball as they took part in the 20th annual Charity Golf Classic Friday benefitting the North Okanagan Community Life Society. “It’s all about having fun,� said teammate Laura Downward, who admits the last
time she golfed was at last year’s NOCLS tourney. The fivesome of girls were among 112 golfers at the Vernon Golf and Country Club teeing up for a great cause. A cause so many believe in that the event raised $87,240. “People are just terrific,� said tourney organizer Garry Molitwenik. “There’s so many worthwhile causes: the tower, the hospital itself, Hospice House, there’s so many cancer events, and there’s not a lot of understanding about people with disabilities.� Yet, a faithful following always comes through for NOCLS. Between the players, who have such a ball that they return year-after-year, to the caddies who bring a host of goodies to the
table to raise funds ($63,000 this year) in the caddy auction. Then there’s the sponsors, many of which have been donating merchandise and prizes for many, if not all of the past 20 years. And while everyone is out to have a good time, there’s also some friendly competition involved as teams compete to win the NOCLS champ title. This year, with a score of 12-under, the title goes to the foursome of Neil Bradbury, Danny Miller, Richard Stabb and Blake Rowson. All of the funds raised at this year’s event will allow NOCLS to help mentally and physically challenged individuals achieve their highest potential. One way the society accomplishes this goal is by re-establishing clients into the
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The graph to the right shows a combined storage for the three Duteau Creek reservoirs for the Greater Vernon Water Utility (GVWU). The solid black line shows the storage levels as of May 4th, 2011. The current reservoir storage is 51 % of the average volume storage for this time of year (dashed black line). Despite the direction of the black line, stage 3 water restrictions are not considered imminent due to snowpack levels as described below. The blue line shows the stored volume recorded in 2010. The colored stages 2,3 and 4 are trigger points where water restrictions may go into effect depending on snow pack, climate and river forecasting information. Our community relies on snow accumulation to fill reservoirs. GVWU has three sites where snow depth and water equivalent is measured. These sites are measured monthly from January to May. The April 27th snow depth was 52.5 cm, much higher than the average of 9 cm historically recorded for May 1st. The water equivalent is 165 mm which is again much higher than the average reading of 29 mm. The water equivalent is the actual depth of water contained in the snowpack. At this time in 2010, there was no snow at two of the snow survey sites and minimal snow at the third. For more information, please contact RDNO – Engineering at 250-550-3700 or visit our website at www.rdno.ca.
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Cherryville wants answers RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Cherryville residents are demanding details before herbicides are sprayed for industrial uses. Tolko Industries is presently developing a pest management plan, and it includes the potential use of chemicals to control weeds in forestry blocks. “There are concerns about how this will affect the river and the watershed,” said Eugene Foisy, North Okanagan Regional District director for Cherryville. “Residents are concerned huckleberries won’t come up because it (some herbicides) kills everything.” Foisy insists there hasn’t been enough information provided to the public, and Tolko should hold meetings in the community. “It’s not as open a process as it used to be, and pesticides in the watershed are pretty scary stuff, especially if you don’t know anything about it,” he said. NORD will ask that Tolko officials make themselves available to the community. Some residents and
“It’s not as open a process as it used to be.” — Eugene Foisy organizations have already lodged protests with the Ministry of Environment. “We believe the use of these chemical pesticides and herbicides that are non residual, ie. that flow with water, will inevitably poison our treasured creeks and the Shuswap River, threatening their sustainability for our downstream neighbours ad ourselves,” stated the Cherryville Water Stewards in a letter. The Cherr y Ridge Management Committee, which oversees environmental issues, says it has not been consulted with by Tolko. “Local stakeholders are determined to have input into your harvest plans to mitigate the impact of your operations on soil stability,
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groundwater flows and habitat values,” said Wayne Cunneyworth, committee vice-president, in a letter to Tolko. Pest management plans are mandated by the provincial government and must be done every five years. The current process by Tolko includes all communities in the North Okanagan. “Herbicide use we don’ take lightly,” said Murray Wilson, forestry woodlands manager, adding that the goal is to protect the environment and public health. Less than one per cent of the total area harvested by Tolko was treated by herbicides in the last five years. “It’s the last resort for us,” said Wilson, adding, though, that there are times when chemicals
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Mayor meets with Chong over governance RICHARD ROLKE
service reviews and voting procedures. Vernon’s mayor Lippert denies the insists provincial offi- city is trying to prescials aren’t getting a ent itself as a victim of biased view of actions from governance. Coldstream W a y n e and the L i p p e r t N o r t h met with Okanagan Community Regional M i n i s t e r District. Ida Chong “ T h e Thursday about regional Wayne Lippert the ongodistrict has ing conflict been down between Greater to Victoria Vernon partners. on the same issues,” he “There’s a level of said. frustration,” he said of “It’s not just one side the situation involving coming from the city.” Morning Star Staff
Chong told Lippert she will look into the city’s concerns and a ministry representative will visit Greater Vernon to try and provide clarity on provincial legislation. “They would work with NORD on questions around voting and structure,” he said. NORD chairperson Herman Halvorson welcomes the ministry’s involvement in the process. “It’s good to have a review of process. I’m sure it will give us the clarity we need on vot-
ing and bylaws,” said Halvorson. Lippert and Chong also spoke briefly about possible amalgamation as he presented her with a letter from the Foothills Community Association on the topic. However, Lippert says he did not make a pitch for a single jurisdiction for Greater Vernon. “As much as we’d possibly like to see something like that, we’d like to find basic solutions for governance,” he said.
Plan sought for IPE facilities ROGER KNOX
“There are skyrockto have the commission and IPE society charge eting costs, there’s not a Armstrong and a flat rate per attendee, huge increase in income Spallumcheen’s parks something along the and we have limitations and recreation lines of per- through taxation,” said co m m i s s i o n haps $1 per Casson. is being asked “We’re asking them every ticket to work with sold, or come to find alternative meththe Interior up with a per- ods of paying for the Provincial centage of the buildings and for their Exhibition to gate revenue upkeep.” come up with Spallumcheen resiboth sides can funding solu- Andrew Casson agree on. dents are facing a five tions to help The money per cent tax increase with upkeep would be used this year, with part of on the aging fair- to offset maintenance that going to a parks grounds. costs on the grounds. and recreation commisSpallumcheen council unanimously passed a motion to have the commission work with the IPE to come up with extra cash for the commission starting in 2012. “The feeling is the return for the amount of use the IPE uses Who is looking after your interests? the property for isn’t adequate to deal with Call me about all your the upkeep and mainmortgage needs! tenance,” said Andrew Casson, a township 250-550-6611 councillor. Carl McLennan, Mortgage Broker Spallumcheen counwww.carlm.ca DOMINION LENDING cmmoney@telus.net CENTRES SOLUTIONS cil’s recommendation is Morning Star Staff
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Instead of regional functions for parks and recreation or water, Lippert believes the city could provide the ser-
vice to others through contracts. “We have a sewer agreement and you hardly hear anything
about it,” he said. “Look at emergency social services and everyone is on contract, as is fire inspection.”
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News Lumby shed gutted RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Fire has consumed a rural Lumby storage shed. Sixteen firefighters were called to the 420 block of Whitevale Road Thursday just after 7 p.m. “When we got there, there was heavy smoke and the owner was trying to extinguish it with a garden hose,” said Tony Clayton, fire chief. “That probably kept it from getting worse until we got there.” A number of items were being kept inside the structure including wood and windows. The damages are estimated to be worth about $10,000. It’s suspected the fire may be related to the property owner burning yard waste earlier in the day. “An ember likely got into a wall and then the wind got in there and it took off,” said Clayton. Paramedics took the property owner to hospital because of possible smoke inhalation. This was the second call-out for Lumby firefighters Thursday. Just after 5:30 p.m., they received a report of a natural gas leak in the 2300 block of Quesnel Road. The incident occurred when a resident was digging holes for fence posts and struck a gas line. “We evacuated three residences until the gas got shut off,” said Clayton.
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works for advertising agencies and catalogs in Manhattan, and when we were young and just starting out, he built a portfolio of different photographs he had taken to show clients what he could do. This was long before Photoshop could change any photo to look slick and professional. Daniel would spend days setting up shots of what they used to call “tabletop” photography: stills of hamburgers with just the right amount of lettuce peeking out from under the bun, a sliver of ketchup visible, the meat glistening -- all things that are impossible to achieve with a real hamburger under hot, withering lights. The lettuce wilts, grease drips from the meat and stains everything it touches, the ketchup runs. So the lettuce is really plastic, and the meat is dried and sprayed with silicon. Cheese is a nightmare. Silly as it sounds, this is hard, trial and error, obsessive/compulsive work. Hold your next real burger up to a picture of one in an ad and you’ll see what I mean. Daniel had to have the best cameras, the best lights, the most expensive film and a large Manhattan workspace. It was a huge investment for a man with no clients. All day long, he or his agent would drop off his portfolio of pictures off to art directors at magazines and advertising agencies, trying to get work. One day a big ad agency called him back. He was thrilled. The art director flipped through his book of pictures while Daniel watched. Finally the guy stopped at the picture of the hamburger. He hits the button on his desk and asks the account manager to come in. They both stare at the hamburger for a while. Finally, the account manager turns to the art director and says, “Sure, he can shoot a McDonald’s hamburger, but can he shoot a Wendy’s hamburger?” Maybe if it’s on fire. Jim Mullen is the author of It Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating the Simple Life and Baby’s First Tattoo. You can reach him at jim_mullen@myway. com
Nurses made it quite clear during a rally Friday that they are frustrated with the overcrowding at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. And their concerns are natural given that more people are admitted virtually every day than there is actual space. Patients are left in hallways and there’s the potential for infection rates to climb in tight quarters. Surgeries are frequently cancelled. The nurses, physicians and support workers provide quality care under tremendous pressure, but the ongoing crisis at VJH makes it increasingly difficult to maintain high standards. Health Minister Mike de Jong recently met with physicians and while he promised to review the situation, there was no guarantee of funding for additional acute care beds because of financial limitations facing the government. Yes it will cost $10 million to build each of the shelled-in floors in the new tower and then $10 million each annually to operate the floors. But what price do we place on health care? When you consider patients being stacked up in halls in nothing but hospital gowns, what price do we place on dignity? The doctors have had their say. The nurses have now joined the chorus and concerned residents are wearing purple ribbons in solidarity. At what point does the provincial government get the message that something has to be done? It is time for the health minister to immediately come to Vernon and announce that he is taking the needs of North Okanagan residents seriously.
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Morning Star editorial criticized the Agricultural Land Commission for turning down the sports facilities proposed for 10 acres of vacant land at Okanagan Colleg, and so it should have. I do not dispute the points made in the editorial. In fact, I am in general agreement with them. What disappoints me is the editorial failed to criticize the typically underwhelming lack of support provided by Greater Vernon parks and recreation. Once again, Greater Vernon parks and recreation, has shown taxpayers that it is either incompetent or dysfunctional or perhaps both. Not learning obvious lessons from the Spicer lands sports complex fiasco from a few years back is inexcusable. Going to the ALC without clearly making obvious the need for sports facilities and putting them within the overall community needs for
parks, recreation and athletic fields is well beyond a lapse of planning. It is a non-condonable absence of basic competency. I see this as strike three. Strike two is the still unresolved race track confrontation. Strike one was the old Coldstream sports complex kerfuffle. Parks and recreation has struck out and the time has come to replace them with people more capable of ensuring parks and recreation tax dollars bring more sports benefits to the community. Neither Vernon nor
HEALTH CARE Every person in this country is entitled to quality health care from our medical system. This valley has been my home for 44 years and every time I required the emergency room services of Vernon Jubilee Hospital I was treated in a caring and courteous manner. Those requiring more urgent care were naturally given priority. But as the years have passed, it has become evident that because of the increasing number of patients, the hospital has been forced to operate under greater and greater stress. They should not be in this position. Upon admission, I've been place in nooks and crannies on whatever floor space was available without compromising fire regulation. As C.Redman wrote in Health Should Come First (Morning Star), I, too, "have almost always been in the same room with others I don't know," just happy to have bed space. It would indeed be better, when questioned, not to have my medical history overheard because of close proximity. And yes, I, too, have been told to go home, as Loretta Herbus' 86-year-old mother was (Cramped Hospital Concerns MLA by Richard Rolke, Morning Star), making me feel much worse than I already was. With each experience, I hope and pray that somehow the politicians that govern the funding for our hospitals and caregivers will be moved to deal with this dire situation soon.
Coldstream have been happy with how the parks and recreation function is operating as indicated by a variety of Morning Star articles. Change is overdue, so overdue that even some politicians are beginning to know it. This is an election year for mayors and councilors so let’s get some of those political toes in the fire and make sure we start getting more results from all the referendum and tax dollars allotted to our parks and recreation function. Virtually all of the reasonably level
Lift our spirits. Don't wait for an election to promise to open up a minimum of 36 new beds as well as a few operating rooms in our beautiful new hospital. Help alleviate a tense situation now and restore out faith in the decency of those we elected. We live in a community of very giving people. Recently, the Galbraith family gave a special gift to the expansion of Vernon Jubilee Hospital, with our doctors matching the gift. This is indeed a substantial donation and is a reflection of the generosity that Vernon is known for. Health as well as education should be priorities for governments. Our democracy rests on it. We are very fortunate to have such highly skilled doctors living in this valley. Their waiting rooms are always full, yet, in my experience, everything is always explained without being rushed. Thanks to all of you from the bottom of my heart. You're the best. Elizabeth McDermid COSENS BAY ROAD UNSAFE Cosens Bay Road used to be the ideal area for those seeking a quiet residential community to live and enjoy the miles of spectacular hiking trails surrounding the area that can be explored by foot, bike or horseback. Cosens Bay Road, either within or outside of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park boundary is no
land that is left in Greater Vernon is in the ALR. A vast majority of us support the need to protect agricultural land. Most of us make a distinction between agricultural land being used to grow food, even if just in a non-intensive fashion for grazing or fodder crops, and that which is not being farmed in any way, shape or form. Many of us believe looking at non-farmed ALR land to determine its viability for farming vis-à-vis other uses needs doing. Greater Vernon parks and recreation needs fixing. It hasn’t done and it isn’t doing the job. Our sportsminded youngsters, adults and oldsters have been let down badly. Let us not forget that man does not live by bread alone. It’s time to start weeding out the fuddle-duddlers and replacing them with people capable of doing what needs to be done. Jim Bodkin
longer safe for pedestrian, cyclists or horseback riders. Because of speeding and drunk driving, there have been a number of near accidents or pedestrian strikes both during the day and at night. For those who don’t believe that drinking and driving and other illegal activities are a problem, just look around the parking lot at the end of Cosens Bay Road, a popular gathering place for late-night party-goers. The number of empty beer cans and broken liquor bottles is astounding. Drinking and driving is a significant problem that is dangerous to us all. For residents of the area, not only is the road dangerous, we have to endure alcohol-fueled yelling, fighting, engine-revving and cranked-up car stereos at all hours of the day and night. We have tried going to the park gate and pleading with the gatherers to tone down the noise and drinking, and to drive safely both for our sake and their own. Useless. We have tried calling the RCMP, but I believe the groups are somehow scanning the police channels as the cars all leave before the police arrive and come right back shortly after the police leave. Worse yet they move into Kal park where the grasslands are damaged, fences torn down and fires started. The illegal activities continue in seclusion. We all need to be aware of these problems and work to eliminate them before we are confronted by a great tragedy. Kathy Nisse
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A m n e s t y International is a worldwide movement of people dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights. And this year, the Amnesty group in Vernon is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Nadine Poznanski, along with her late husband Woitek, founded the group with the help of a few friends who had already been individual Amnesty members. She recalls one of the biggest joys they experienced as a group. “One of our members, Ivan Shumuk, had an uncle in the Ukraine that was being held as a political prisoner. Ivan had spent years and large amounts of money trying to get his uncle released,” said Poznanski. “Together with our group, we worked on this case. When Danylo Shumuk was released in 1987, we had the chance to meet him when he came to Vernon to visit his family.” Danylo is considered one of the longest serv-
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One is currently trying to dash the hopes of Vancouver Canucks fans everywhere. One is a Hockey Hall of Famer and soon-to-be Order of Canada recipient. One is a coach of two of the NHL’s brightest rookies, and his brother-in-law guided the Vernon Lakers to their first Centennial Cup appearance. Together, the quartet – Barry Trotz, head coach of the Nashville Predators; Howie Meeker, former NHL rookie of the year and Hockey Night in Canada commentator; Edmonton Oilers head coach Tom Renney, who is overseeing the development of studs Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle and his brother-in-law Ernie Gare, a long-time scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers who led the Lakers to the Centennial Cup tournament in Prince Edward Island in 1989 – will be at the head table as guest speakers for the Special Olympics Charity Golf Spectacular sports banquet. The banquet will take place June 17 at the Temptasian Restaurant at 6 p.m. It happens in the midst of the Special Olympics Charity Golf Spectacular, slated for June 17 to 19 at the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club’s executive course. “We’ve had people like Walter Gretzky, Hayley Wickenheiser,
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John Topping announces the lineup for the Special Olympics Charity Golf Spectacular banquet. Jim Taylor and Jim Robson speak at our banquet in the past,” said event organizer John Topping. “But I don’t think we’ve ever had such a super array of great people like we have this year.” Meeker, who receives the Order of Canada May 27, Trotz, whose team is currently battling the Canucks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Renney and Gare will speak at the banquet, which will feature an eight-course, familystyle meal and live auction. The auction will include autographed sweaters from players such as Shea Weber and Cody Franson of the Predators, and Hall from the Oilers. Tickets for the sports banquet are $50 per person, and Topping said the event is already half-full without having
been advertised. “We have room for about 165 people,” he said. The golf tournament can accommodate around 500 golfers, and Topping said more than 200 have already registered. The tournament is open to teams of four, which must be co-ed, at a cost of $80. Teams can by all-women, but not all-men. Among the golf tournament highlights will be a chance to win a $50,000 hole-inone prize from Home Building Centre. Half of the prize is cash, the other half is $25,000 worth of product from Home Building Centre. There will be five men and five women qualifiers each day of the tournament, so 30 people will have a shot at the hole-in-one (150 yards for men, 135 yards for women).
Qualifiers will be determined by a closest-to-the-pin event held before each team tees off at a speciallymarked 100-yard hole. Money raised from the event help the Vernon branch of Special Olympics. Two athletes – Robert Penning and Marcus Carberry – are going to Athens, Greece in July representing Canada in softball at the Special Olympics World Games. “We have 140 athletes in 14 different sports progams,” explained Vernon Special Olympics pro-
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ing that the land is in Morning Star Staff the Agricultural Land A senior’s develop- Reserve but has nonment in Coldstream is farm (institutional) use. looking to expand. But Borden insists C o l d s t r e a m there are no construcMeadows wants to tion plans outside of the develop a two-storey, current proposal. 60-bed licensed “We have residential care no plans to facility (called build on the the Monashee northern Community of p r o p e r t y,” Care) as well as said Borden. 36 single-storey “ T h a t ’s independent been made living units (the very clear.” Terraces). T h e Jack Borden “We conapplication tinue to puris partially in sue the development of response to the Interior Coldstream Meadows Health Authority’s with enhanced care facil- recent request for proities in order to provide posal for 46-funded, a true campus of care in licensed residential care Coldstream,” said Jack beds. Borden, owner.” The Monashee The proposal Community of Care includes increasing the would fit the proposal permitted density from with 46 IHA funded the current 160 units to beds and 14 private pay 220 (the proposal would beds. bring the total number “Even if we are not of units to just under successful on that RFP, 200). The application we’d still like to develop also seeks to increase the allowed developable area from two hectares to 4.75. The new construction would sit on either side of the existing Coldstream Meadows facilities – the Lodge (the original facility) and the Views and the Cottages (the most recent developments). “It would add quite a significant chunk outside of the five-acre (two-hectare) footprint,” said Coun. Maria Besso. Development at Coldstream Meadows was historically restricted to the two-hectare footprint, including a limit of 160 units, prior to construction of the Views and the Cottages. The council of the day (2004) struggled with the decision after hearing public opposition to development. The original application was scaled back from a proposed 270 units. Due to the controversy in the past, some current Coldstream councillors are hesitant to allow further development on the land. “It’s a question of trust,” said Besso, add-
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North Okanagan residents have the chance to put McSmiles on the faces of some local families. The 18th annual McHappy Day takes place Wednesday at more than 1,400 McDonald’s restaurants across Canada, including those in Vernon and Armstrong. “McHappy Day is a very special day at McDonald’s as it is part of an exciting effort to raise funds in support of Canadian children in need,” said Natasha Sellers, with the Vernon/Armstrong McDonald’s. Throughout the day, $1 from every Big Mac, Happy Meal and coffee sold will go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Locally, the funds will stay at B.C. House in Vancouver to help local families and children.
“How does supporting RMHC locally help? Well, 42 per cent of the families staying at the House come from the Okanagan,” said Sellers. “On average, 10 families from the Vernon area are helped every year.” To help celebrate this special day, Vernon and Armstrong McDonald’s Restaurants will feature a number of special guest staff members. “It is a McHappy Day tradition for civic and community leaders to join us in our restaurants to celebrate with our customers,” said Sellers. This year’s McHappy Day will also offer free delivery service between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to Vernon businesses with orders over $30. Call 250545-6337 by Tuesday to place your orders. Since it’s inception in 1977, the event has raised nearly $32 million across Canada.
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Spallumcheen council is getting a raise. Council has voted in favour of a small pay hike to keep up with provincial standards. “This is a small increase based on the consumer price index,” said Coun. Andrew Casson. The CPI hike of 2.4 per cent means Mayor Will Hansma will get a $441 raise, and councillors will receive an extra $221. Hansma receives $18,819 per year as mayor, while councillors receive $9,410. Chief financial officer Brian Freeman-Marsh pointed out that council did not receive a CPI raise in 2010.
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Snakes put up Dukes in RBC final four GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
CAMROSE – The Vernon Vipers were searching for two things Thursday night in Camrose. The first was a perfect 4-0 preliminary record at the Royal Bank Cup; the second was a more consistent effort. The Snakes delivered on the former with a 5-3 win over the Pembroke Lumber Kings, but fell a bit short on the latter as they nearly squandered an early two-goal lead. They required a three-goal rally to secure the win at the Edgeworth Centre. With the five-team roundrobin complete, a trio of teams – Pembroke, Wellington Dukes and Portage Terriers – finished tied at 1-3. A mathematical tiebreaker formula, based on goals for and against, determined the Terriers would be the unfortunate team heading home early, leaving the Dukes in fourth place and setting up a Saturday semifinal against the Vipers. The third-place Lumber Kings tangled with the second-place Camrose Kodiaks (3-1) in the other semi. The winners will meet in tonight’s final (5 p.m. PT). In their preliminary headto-head, the Vipers grounded the Ontario-based Dukes 5-2 in what was perhaps their most complete effort of the round-robin. Heading into the single-elimination playoffs, the Vipers knew they couldn’t afford any slip-ups. “It’s one game. It’s like a Game 7 and we have to prepare like anything can happen. We know we’re playing a good team, they’ve got a
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Viper forward Zach McPhee deflects a point shot in front of Pembroke netminder Francis Dupuis in Royal Bank Cup preliminary action Thursday night in Camrose. Vernon rallied for a 5-3 win to finish the round-robin at 4-0. Visit www.vernonmorningstar.com and click on the game story in Vipers Central for a highlights slide show. good goaltender (Jordan Ruby) over there,” said Vipers assistant coach Jason Williamson. The Vipers’ Pat McGillis, who returned from injury to record two goals against Wellington Wednesday night, buried the first shot of the game Thursday against Pembroke on a goalmouth scramble just 52 seconds after the opening faceoff. Colton Sparrow made it 2-0 Vernon with a sensational solo effort in the final minute of the period.
The Vernon minor hockey product dangled around a Pembroke defender and, as he came crashing to the ice on his back, managed to flick a bouncing backhander that skipped over Francis Dupuis’ right pad. Sparrow, playing on an all-Vernon energy line with Zach McPhee and Trevor Fitzgerald, added some jump to the Vernon attack. “That’s what we want to do every game is set the tone. If we’re back on our heels, we know Ferns (Mark
Ferner, head coach) has the confidence in us to get the boys going,” said Sparrow. However, the Vipers looked like they suffered a bout of narcolepsy to start the second frame as they surrendered two goals in just 46 seconds, and a third one just past the three-minute mark. “We caught them off guard early and jumped on top of them. It was a nice little response from our guys to get that going,” said Pembroke head
coach Sheldon Keefe. “There was a chance that our season was going to be over. We were playing to make sure we could play on for another day. Vernon, for their part, they played this game, if for nothing else, out of arrogance. They’re trying to be 4-0. They’re back-to-back champs and they wanted to show that they’re a dominant team and they’re exactly that.” Pembroke’s first two goals were pretty much carbon copies as forwards Jonathan Milley, with his tournament-leading fifth goal, and Brandon Gagne took turns netting juicy rebounds left by Kirby Halcrow in the slot. Will Seeber collected the third goal when he walked in from the left point and unleashed a howitzer. Halcrow (26 saves) got a piece of it with his blocker, but the puck flipped up and over his shoulder, landing in the back of the net. Vernon responded less than two minutes after the timeout when John Knisley, with his third goal of the tourney, pounced on a loose puck that squirted out from under Dupuis’ protection in the crease. Dave Robinson recorded the eventual winner at 14:03 as he boogied up the left wing and ripped a shot from the outside hashmarks past Dupuis (23 saves). Vernon Game MVP Dylan Walchuk salted the game with a screen tip on Marcus Basara’s shot from the right faceoff dot. SNAKE BITES: Viper defenceman Brett Corkey, a Calgary native, led the round-robin scoring with a goal and six assists in four games. Milley was second with 5+1.
Quartet of Vipers garner national honours GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
CAMROSE – Despite a 16-year pro hockey career, Mark Ferner never had the opportunity to play in an international tournament. Ferner will soon get his chance to compete at an international event – as
head coach of Canada West at the 2011 World Junior A Challenge (WJAC, location to be determined). “I wasn’t that good of a player,” grinned Ferner, when asked if he ever had a taste of international competition. “It’s a tremendous honour, tremendous opportu-
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hree different venues, three very distinct atmospheres. That has been the lasting impression of my journey with the Vernon Vipers over the past few seasons at the Royal Bank Cup national junior A hockey championships. It all started with the 2009 run in Victoria where the Vipers were pampered at the ultra-posh Westin Bear Mountain Resort. Their pre-game meals consisted of steak and prime rib roast, cooked by gourmet chefs. I, on the other hand, hunkered down at my brother’s bachelor pad, feasting on Subway and greasy pizza. After that, it was off to small-town Dauphin, Man. in 2010 to watch the Snakes hoist their second straight RBC Cup. I easily had the upper hand in food and lodging for this leg of the journey. Each of the town’s hotels were fully booked, and despite having to scramble to find accommodation, it turned out to be a blessing. Graeme Corbett While the Vipers bedded down in a Super 8 along the highway into town, I was welcomed as a billet into the home of Martin and Michelle Kaminski. They treated me as part of the family and fattened me up with some tasty Ukrainian fare. You haven’t lived until you’ve tried the Kaminski’s beet buns, and their homemade waffles are exquisite. I have had similar good fortune this year in Camrose as former Morning Star production manager Tanya Pattullo, who now works at the state-of-the-art library at the University of Alberta Augustana campus in town, has opened her home up to me. She and husband Rich, and their two lovely daughters, Brooklyn and Malia, have been gracious hosts and have basically put their house at my disposal. It has been much the same with the local tournament organizers and Hockey Canada. Kevin Webster, who oversees Hockey Canada’s RBC Cup operation, and colleagues Jason Larose and Francis Dupont, make sure the media want for nothing. If I need to set up and interview or put in a photo request, it is taken care of. Kevin Gurr, chairman of the Camrose organizing committee and owner of the local Boston Pizza, says the main priority was to make sure the players got the rock star treatment. “One of the biggest goals was to make sure we created a great experience for the kids and the teams. They worked so hard to get here. Probably one of the toughest tournaments to get to when you look at starting with 137 teams,” said Gurr, an original investor with the Kodiaks when the franchise began in 1997-98. He currently sits on the Kodiaks’ board of directors. Vipers’ assistant coach Jason Williamson admitted the Bear Mountain experience in Victoria will be tough to beat – and I can’t really blame him – but he added the Vipers have had nothing but five-star treatment from Hockey Canada, the tournament organizers and an army of 260 volunteers. “They little things they do – things like the skate driers – that go unnoticed behind the scenes, they make sure every team is taken
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The Vernon Venom U18 boys went 6-1 and earned the bronze medal at the Volleyball BC Provincial Championships last weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval. On Saturday, the Venom went undefeated in pool play against Kelowna, Fraser Valley Blue and Prince George. Their playoff opened with a thrilling quarterfinal victory over fourth-ranked Focus Fire in straight sets. In the semifinal, the Venom fought hard, but came up short against the Focus Pounders, who went on to strike gold.
Venom coach Andy White was pleased with the performance of his club overall, particularly since they were without the talents of Marco Arnold, out of the lineup with a season-ending injury. Ranked fifth among 22 teams entering the tournament, the depleted Venom lineup of eight went on to earn the bronze by sweeping the Kelowna Klutch 2-0. Power hitter Jonathan Russo was named a tournament all-star. This is the last provincials for this Venom team of 18 year olds. Their final tournament is the Nationals, starting Friday, at the Tradex in Abbotsford.
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The Anchor Inn Panthers rolled over the Kal Tire White Sox 8-6 in Bantam baseball action Tuesday night at Creekside Park. First-time pitcher Alex Laurila started on the mound and went two strong innings, followed by Chase McRae. Morgan Johnson and Sage Shaw were speedy on the bases, nabbing two steals
each. Kyle Kerr and Daymond Jassal added single steals. Jesse Helmie and Jake Emmons both went 2-for-2 with two RBI. Steel Sigurdson ripped a stand-up double in the fourth, while the highlight of the game came in the fifth when Keffer Kaempf slammed one to the outfield. Nicolas Stelmachowich was absent from the lineup due to a serious traffic accident,
and is resting in Kelowna General Hospital. The Panthers are wishing him a speedy recovery, and miss him on the field. ■ The Vernon Royal Canadian Legion Branch #25 Heat edged Summerland 9-7 in Vernon Minor Girls Bantam Fastball League action. Shelby Munk and Dallyce Edwards shared the workload on the pitching mound for the Heat, who are coached by Mario Richard.
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The Fulton Maroons didn’t have time to dwell on a stinker. A mere 48 hours after being blitzed 17-5 by the Vernon Panthers, the Maroons responded with a 31-5 victory over the Kal Lakers Thursday in Okanagan Junior Rugby Union action at Grahame Park. Clark Richardson had three tries and booted two converts for the Maroons, while Tanner Bishop and Caleb McCuaig added tries. Sean Green was 1-2 on conversions. “I thought our kids did a great job of rebounding from a poor effort on Tuesday, and we played very well,” said Fulton head coach Mike Scheller. “The game was closer than the score would indicate, the difference being that we we tackled better, and broke more tackles than Kal. “Clark Richardson especially had some great long runs. Kal had a definite territorial edge in the second half, with the wind, but we popped some long runs.” Wade Buller, Ryan Messer and Tyler Landry scored tries for the Panthers Tuesday, who stepped up their play after drawing 5-5 with Fulton last Thursday. “Coaches Stuart McKnight and Shaun Landry did a great job preparing the boys for this game, making the necessary changes and adjustments,” said assistant VSS coach Tim Thorpe. “The boys played their brand of rugby and were able to execute our game plan. Our forwards were much better in support and our rucking was also
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Fulton Maroons’ Lucas Hofer earns himself a yellow card for his efforts in bringing down Kal Lakers’ Brendan Squair with a high tackle Thursday during Junior High School Rugby action at Grahame Park. much improved. It paid off with an important win which puts us alone in first place in the league with a 4-0-1 record.” Austin Richardson replied with a try for the Maroons, who fell to 3-1-1 with a final league Thursday at home to the Kalamalka Lakers. “We simply did not play well, nor were we aggressive,” said Scheller. “Credit to Vernon, they played better than us and were full credit for the victory. They owned the territory and possession advantage all game” Scheller and assistant coach Shane Gaythorpe praised No. 8 man Richardson, flanker Lucas Hofer, inside centre Clark
Richardson and fullback Caleb McCuaig for stellar showings. The Cats finished league play Thursday in Salmon Arm against the 0-4 Golds. The playoffs go next week. Fulton will host Kal. In senior AA boys action, Kal outlasted the Kelowna Christian Knights 18-12 Tuesday. The Lakers host the Okanagan Mission Huskies Monday afternoon in a game which will decide second place behind Fulton. The playoffs start Thursday. Callum Busfield, in the first half and Greg Filipenko, in the second, supplied tries for Kal, who earned two penalty kicks
in the second half and one convert by Patrick Schindler in the opening half which ended 7-7. “It was a very physical game but Kal forwards took control of the game in the second half,” said Kal head coach Ian Busfield. “Spencer Bradbury and Keenan Jespersen once again had standout games for Kal as did forwards Chace Ladyka, Chris Beliveau, Landon Koenig and Gordie Schnare. Rookie winger Tyler Yawney played his best game of the year and was unlucky not to score his first try of the season.”
Transition key part of race Editor’s note: this is the sixth in a series leading up to the June 19 Kids of Steel triathlon. BRIAN TRAVELEA For The Morning Star
The “transition” is the fourth discipline in a triathlon. You may ask “what is the transition?” This is where you change from one discipline to the next, that is, from the swim to the bike and from the bike to the run. By organizing yourself for your transition you can save some time and frustration. In Mr. T’s Triathlon your transition is in the same place each time. Here are some ideas for practising your transition skills. Practice doing up your helmet. Pull your t-shirt on immediately after getting out of the pool. A dry shirt on a wet body? Get your feet wet. It is not that easy to put socks on wet feet. Can you tie up your shoes if your hands are cold? Here is the sequence. Transition #1 we call it T1 from the swim to bike. 1. As you exit the water remove your bathing cap and goggles. If wearing a wetsuit unzip and start removing it down to your waist. Once you arrive at your bike you will leave your wetsuit, bathing cap and goggles here. Plan to have a towel placed here. You can sit on your towel to put your socks & shoes on. Pull on your shirt. Your race number
should be pinned to the front of your shirt. Put on your helmet and do up the chin strap before you remove your bike from the rack. Failure to do so could get you disqualified! You will walk your bike to the “Mount Line.” This is where you get on your bike and head out on the bike course. Transition #2 we call it T2 from the bike to run. 2. As you finish the bike portion of the triathlon you will enter transition again. You must stop and dismount from your bicycle BEFORE the dismount line (same as the mount line). Walk your bicycle to your location on the bike rack & hang up your bike. Now you can remove your helmet. If you remove your helmet before your bike is mounted you could be disquilfied! Place your helmet in your space and put on your running shoes. Follow the directions of the marshalls to the exit for your run. 3. The finish is always the best part! You will be able to hear your friends and family cheering for you. Make sure you have a great big smile on your face and raise your arms in victory. You did it! The volunteers will take your race number and give you your medal! Remember, please be courteous and be sure to thank the volunteers and traffic marshalls on the course. Follow their instructions during the event.
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Vernon Tigers forward Bryan Cope (right) fires a quick shot on a pass from the corner past Kelowna Raiders’ netminder Erik Wray during Okanagan X-Treme Lacrosse action Friday night at the Wesbild Centre. Pieper and survived a parade to the penalty box to edge the Kamloops Rattlers 4-3. Armstrong took a 2-0 lead in the first on a powerplay goal from Logan Strohm and a marker from junior call-up Milan Marcetta. Then the penalty trouble started for the ‘Rocks. Two men short, the Irish put on a great effort, killing the entire penalty highlighted by Pieper’s desperation save by throwing out his stick to stop Kamloops from shooting the ball in a wide open net. Kamloops did get on
the board on another powerplay courtesy of a nice shot by former Shamrock AJ Lockwood, then tied the game when Ryland Derose snuck behind the defence and beat Pieper. Stu Williamson’s first of the year early in the third gave Armstrong a 3-2 lead, only to see Derose score his second on a nice pick-and-roll. With five minutes left in the game, Steve Clark scored the winner for Armstrong on an outside screen shot that beat Rattlers netminder Mike Smith. “We took way to many undisciplined
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The Edmonton Oil Kings seem to like Vernon minor hockey players suiting up for the Kelownabased Pursuit of Excellence Academy. For the second year in a row, the Western Hockey League’s Oil Kings have taken a Vernon product in the annual WHL bantam draft. Edmonton selected Logan Mick in the sixth round Thursday, 119th overall. Mick, 14, a five-foot-nine, 145-pound forward, had 16 goals and 20 assists in 38 games with POE in
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that is still accumulating instead of melting as it normally would at this time of year. Dave Campbell, head of the River Forecast Centre for the province, says while they haven’t yet analyzed data from the snowpack measurements done around May 1, he does anticipate there could be as much as 20 per cent more than the normal amount of snow in local watersheds for the time of year. Joe Sardinha, president of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, says he hasn’t heard of any major problems in valley orchards caused by the cold weather yet, but some cherry growers have been using
their wind machines to prevent damage from frost. Cherries have begun to bloom, and many of the soft fruits such as apricots and peaches are nearly finished. In the southern part of the valley, apples are getting close to what is called the pink stage of the bud. It’s a point at which the blossoms are susceptible to low temperatures. In addition, bee flight is delayed if the weather is cool during blossom, and some fruit trees depend on bees for pollination. Even those varieties that are self-fertile benefit from bee activity, he said. A consistent patch
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An Armstrong service club is ensuring students will have access to the latest in equipment. Armstrong Rotary has donated $2,680 to Len Wood Middle School’s parent advisory council. “Each year, the PAC receives funding from the government but often there are holes left, areas of need, in specific programs,” said Mary Groeneveld, PAC president. “This funding provided by the Armstrong Rotary Club is greatly helping to minimize those holes in our school, benefiting so many of our community’s children.” The funds will go towards a projector for special events, basketballs, medallions for sports teams and vices for the woodworking/ technology program. “Armstrong Rotary is pleased to be a catalyst in the community for other organizations to move ahead with their goals and aspirations,” said Nic Buyer, club president.
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The club is able to provide these funds through a a grant from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development’s gaming policy and enforcement branch. “On behalf of the students, staff and parents at Len Wood we extend, to the Rotary club members, a heartfelt thank you for your generous contribution and continued support,” said Groeneveld.
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As well, based on the evidence, the judge concluded that there was a “real and substantial possibility” that Colleen would have moved up in her organization’s hierarchy had she been able to stay there – at an increased salary and with improved health and pension benefits. And there was a real possibility that because of her injuries (which had plateaued or possibly could even worsen), her “working career would likely end earlier than it would have if the accident had not occurred.”
As such, she proved that she had suffered a loss in her capacity to earn future income. Taking all these factors into account and weighing the probabilities, and recognizing this involved an exercise in judgment, not a mathematical calculation, the judge awarded Colleen $425,000 for diminished earning capacity. If you are injured in an accident, consult your lawyer. He or she can help you receive the fair compensation that you may be entitled to receive.
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North Okanagan real estate activity struggled during April. There were 88 total sales last month, down 25.86 per cent compared to the 116 units sold in March and down 54.26 per cent from the 188 sales in April 2010. Year-over-year sales volumes went from $63.3 to $30.3 million. Total residential sales for April dipped by 53.4 per cent to 80 compared to 172 in April 2010. “Compared to the rebound seen during the winter months of 2011 before tighter credit and slower than expected economic recovery affected consumer confidence and saw buyers sitting on the sidelines, last month’s sales were temperate,” said Darcy Griffiths, with the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board. Last month’s inventory dropped 2.35 per cent compared to April 2010 (2,489 from 2,549). New listings dropped 11.86 per cent over the same month in 2010 (483 from 548). OMREB’s North Okanagan zone includes Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, Cherryville, Silver Star, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Armstrong and Enderby.
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Renovations are finished and the Seniors Drop-in Program is back home at Saddle Mountain Place in Lumby. Seniors Drop-in, open to everyone, runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday with activities in the morning and a hot lunch for $5 at noon. There is a volunteer who will take the lunches to people who can’t get out and there are some rides available to the centre for activities. The centre itself is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week for coffee, cards, Scrabble and visiting. There is a potluck lunch and bingo on Sundays. “We really like the way the space has been updated and especially the larger kitchen,” said Colleen Hazeldine, Seniors Drop-in Program facilitator. “We have interesting speakers and once a month there is Wellness Day, with someone who checks blood pressure and weight. The new housing units have just opened and there are still some units available to people 55+ or with disabilities.” For more information about seniors activities and services in Lumby call the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre at 250-547-8866.
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The Vernon Seniors Choir will harmonize and host a strawberry tea today as they host their spring concert. With its motto, “Music is Our Contribution,” the choir sings mainly four-part harmony. Since 1971, the choir has been welcoming new members who are not required to audition. “We take anyone who is interested,” said choir director Lyn Taron. “Experience is not necessary, nor is reading music or even an ability to sing. We take any age, any voice and any experience level. “We are always working on improving our sound, our vocal technique, our blend.” As part of that improvement, Taron begins each rehearsal with warm-up exercises that are designed to improve singing technique. She has taken two levels of the Choral Directorship Course offered by the BC Choral Federation and has studied and continues to study with some of B.C.’s best choral directors throughout the federation. Taron said the choir sees itself as a ministry — to local care facilities, singing in about eight of them each term — as well as to its members. “The choir provides a wonderful, caring social environment for its members, while never forgetting that we are a choir, striving to produce a great sound.” Membership fees are deliberately kept very low, so as to make it affordable to as many as possible. And for those who are unable to afford the low fee, the choir provides “scholarships,” accepting these people as members while not expecting a fee, with only the treasurer knowing who these members are.
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Adventures in sailing on the South China Sea PETER KENDAL
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When I worked for Brunei Shell in the 1970s the company sailing and rowing club had a 38-feet Swiftsure class sailing sloop called the Makan Angin‚ which in the Malay language means Wind Eater or Eats the Wend. Intended for recreational use by members, when one had some free time from one’s duties in a busy production onshore and offshore oil and gas field, it was not just a pleasure craft for swanning about the South China Sea! It was under the overall direction and control of the Marine Craft division headed by two fully certified Master Mariners, Captain Tony Doran and Captain Ralph Armstrong (a Geordie like myself). In my spare time I went through the relevant classroom and practical courses and finished up with an official certificate licensing me to act as first mate to a certified skipper in the South China Sea. That is as far as my nautical education went as my Shell duties prevented me from taking my skipper’s qualification. I suppose that I still have that hard-won certificate somewhere even though I never put it to much practical use! For the practical lessons one had to take Makan Angin out from its regular mooring at the Shell Marine Craft Division in the Belait River (sea snakes and crocodiles being avoided!) and out to sea over a sandbar at the river mouth. A Perkins diesel engine helped but one was expected to be able to do it using the sails alone! Once at sea
we would sail to the various offshore drilling rigs and production platforms as directed by the ever-watchful skipper. Sometimes our sailing took us north-east up to Brunei’s capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, or south-west along the coast towards Sarawak. This may sound like an easy wandering about like tourists but one had to be fully aware of one’s surroundings, duties, and of our ship specifically. We never had any worries about crossing in and out of any country’s territorial boundaries as Shell operated regularly in both Malaysian and in Brunei waters. Swimming in the water was not encouraged as although the sea was like a warm bath the presence of jellyfish, sharks and other marine life could not always be easily detected. Although my mate’s ticket did not permit me to go far out of Brunei waters, some of the much more experienced skippers with the time to spare went as far as Hong Kong and Singapore. Apart from time I was never sure enough of my nautical abilities to go out of sight of the coast of Borneo. As a Briton I have an inborn liking and
“As a Briton I have an inborn liking and respect for the sea.” — Peter Kendal respect for the sea. My granddad was a fisherman on the North Sea out of Grimsby, my father served on destroyers and cruisers in World War One out of the Tyne shipyards, and my eldest son was a boatswain in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve. I broke the pattern and was in the Royal Air Force! But I took to sailing without any bother. I also enjoyed rowing at school and in Shell. In addition I was also officially responsible for looking after the major maintenance requirements of Makan Angin and her engine, so I had a special interest in her! My last experience of Makan Angin did however leave me not with a bad taste in my mouth but with a really bad smell up my nose. Not very long before we left Brunei I was asked by my friend the company dentist to act as mate for a weekend cruise. I accepted his invitation and our family turned up with his at the dockside mooring. Off we went north-eastwards following the coastline
to Muara, the entry port to Bandar. As mate with my engineering capabilities anything involving maintenance or repair naturally fell into my remit. So when we tied up at Muara for the night I went below to verify that all was in order ready for our return trip the next day. It was but I detected a slight odour that had not previously been apparent while the boat was sailing and wellventilated. I thought that I would find it and eliminate it. This was a decision that I was to regret. I discovered some small lockers intended for tools and spare parts storage built into the sides of the boat. Curious I opened the secure top of one and found the smell. Or rather the smell found me! Somebody, I never found out who it was or when they did it, had left a varied assortment of shellfish and other marine life in the locker. To call it “life” was a definite mistake as it had been there for at least a week in tropical heat
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that usually reached at least 100 degrees F in a securely closed compartment. I presumed that it had been used for bait when fishing. Hurriedly slamming the locker lid shut, I fled up to the deck and wrapped a clean cloth round my mouth and nose to help counteract that vile stench. Before I could think too much about it I rapidly removed the most and worst of the mess. It took at least four buckets to do it, plus the cleaning water. I was not
helped by the rest of the crew who gave me as wide a berth as possible, although they gave me plenty of advice from the relative safety of the quayside! By our departure time the next morning I was still feeling the effects of that smell and during the trip back to our home base, with the rest of the crew up on deck, the sea was rather choppy. I have just been seasick that one time in my life and it is an experience that I most definitely do not recom-
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When young people find barriers to employment for their first job or at any time during the beginning of their work lives, it’s hard not to be discouraged. Sometimes they know what the barrier is — lack of Grade 12, homelessness or risk of becoming homeless, lack of family support, substance abuse or disability. Other times, they are not sure why they can’t get or keep a job. The reasons can range from not knowing how to present their skills in the best way, not fully understanding the responsibilities of employment and the importance of their own decisions and attitude. Dave Rossi has been the coordinator of the Employ program (formerly known as Trades Work and Esteem) for eight years. He has seen more than 300 youth ages 16 to 30 go through the program, which includes six weeks of classroom instruction and 192 hours of work experience, and on to employment or further education. “It’s really rewarding when they come back and tell me what they’re doing. Some are doing apprenticeships, some went to university and other training, they’re doing all sorts of jobs. They’ll send grad pictures, come in to show me their first pay cheques or their babies or take me out for coffee,� he said. “One young woman came back after four years and said, ‘you know, that class you taught me, it’s totally changed my life.’ But they help themselves. I just provide them with the tools, it’s up to them how they use them.� Rossi said he has had youth in the program who are brilliant but who are not in school and not using their abilities. For some, it is a matter of lack of mentoring –– no one has told them what they need to know –– and intellectual maturity. He noted that few parents of the younger participants in the program seem to take an interest in what their children are learning and their goals. “The youth have to be at a point where they realize that what they are doing is not working and they have to do things differently if they want to change their circumstances. I admire them for being ready to make the change and work for it. They should be open minded and willing to learn before they come into the program.�
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Zennon Martin says the Employ program helped him learn a good work ethic and led to a job he enjoys at SportChek. He teaches according to the critical thinking model which challenges the youth to think for themselves and covers learning how to deal with ambiguity, how to make well-reasoned inferences, make their own decisions based on evidence and facts they have gathered for themselves and how to argue effectively and reasonably. They also learn to think about their own beliefs, why they believe what they do and if it might make their lives better if they think through their belief systems. “Sometimes, I see the kids get it in class and it changes them. If they don’t get it in
class, they are learning and it changes each one of them in some way. They can learn to apply critical thinking in all areas of their lives. This is all about the kids. They keep it real and we all learn,� said Rossi. Samantha Helf was in the program three years as a single mother looking for work. “I really enjoyed being in the program. The critical thinking gives you better insight and better ways to communicate with people,� she said. She did her work experience putting in security systems with Action Electronics and now works full time in the office at Vernon
Credit Bureau. “It’s one of the best jobs I ever had. The program helped me to be a better worker, in being patient and open-minded. The people there were really understanding. I have a lot to thank them for. I would say to any young person who is having a hard time finding work that being in the program would be one of the best things for them. School doesn’t give you everything you need, this helps you use your head a little more.â€? Zennon Martin was in the Employ program two years ago when he was 16, had left school and was spending a lot of time playing video games, and knew he needed a stepping stone to get to work. “The program really appealed to me because it would get me some work experience even though I didn’t have any idea at the time what I wanted to do. I was pretty quiet and when they put me in retail, I opened up and learned a lot of interpersonal skills,â€? said Martin, who is now a sales associate in footwear at SportChek in Vernon, where he did his job experience and was then offered a job. He and his fiancĂŠe, ZoĂŤ Marshall, are the proud parents of a new daughter, Zaela Martin, born March 27. “What they teach you in the program is life changing. It’s really inspiring. I would recommend this to anyone.â€? Donovan Warnes, the assistant manager at SportChek said the store has had several Employ participants and has recently hired another participant who did work experience there. “They do great work. It helps the young people and it helps us because the wages are paid for the job placement and we get a lot done. When Zennon first came here he was shy but he has a great work ethic and product knowledge and he does an amazing job. We will keep involved with the program,â€? he said. Rossi would like to thank the businesses who provide the work experience opportunities (wages are provided for the training) and the individual business people who come to speak to the classes for helping make the program a success. Employ is a youth employment program for people ages 16 to 30 who have any kind of barrier to finding employment. Participants are paid while they are in the program and may receive assistance with getting the clothing or equipment they need for work. Youth who want to take part in the program can make an appointment with the Connections Career Centre at 250-545-5705 or go into the centre in the Community Futures Building at 3105-33rd St., Vernon.
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It’s an empty lot now but Julie Pilon can already see the Lumby Community Garden thriving. She got interested in the idea of a community garden when she was doing a breakfast program at a local school. “I noticed that kids don’t always have breakfast and if they are hungry, what about our seniors and young families? Where are they getting food when food is so expensive?” said Pilon, chairman of the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre board of directors, a director for area D Regional District of the North Okanagan, and a Lumby Chamber of Commerce director. She got to work looking for grants and was successful in getting a New Horizons for Seniors federal government grant for $10,900 last October. The village of Lumby donated the use of a 40-by-100feet piece of land by the OAP Hall and there have been many in-kind donations. The money will be used for supplies to build raised boxes and deer fencing and to provide a paid work experience for youth, who will work with seniors, schools and community members to learn about gardening. Anyone in the community can
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Members of the community unload lumber for Lumby’s new community garden. apply to have space in the garden and learn about growing plants, recycling and minimizing waste. “People have responded really well to the idea and we have half the boxes gone already. The garden will eventually be totally self sustaining. This is a great community when it comes to getting things done,” said Pilon. When the garden produce is ready, people can use what they want and share
the rest with community members or the food bank. The fourth annual Perennial Plant Exchange takes place now until May 14 at the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre. People are invited to drop off some perennial plants with information attached and take something new home to try. For more information about the community garden call 250-547-8866.
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A Vernon woman is paddling the length of Kalamalka Lake to raise relief funds for four families in need in Japan. Stacy Roy’s friend of 16 years, Takayo Shimizu, lives not far from the earthquake/ tsunami area and has seen the devastation firsthand. “I feel there is much we can do here to help out in our best way possible. Having a dear friend who was so entirely affected by the tragedy in Japan has hit very close to my heart and I felt compelled to act,” said Roy, a former kayak guide from the West Coast. She is calling her fundraiser Kayak-Across-The-Lake although she will be going the length of the lake, 42 kilometres, which will take about nine hours. Her sponsor is Innerspace Watersports. “If I can send money
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Call Leila at 250-558Festival on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gardening 0602 if attending and for more details. advice will be available from Master gardeners and garden VERNON FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK clubs, and plants and seeds will be on sale together with arts SALE Join the crowd at the Vernon Curling Rink and crafts. Westside musicians will play from the new veranda, when the Vernon Friends of the Library hold their and children of all ages will be invited to play games on the 20th annual book sale. Choose from thousands of books, everything from children’s books to fiction, front lawn. Lunch will be available from noon to 1:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Tour of Manor non-fiction, videos, and CD’s. Sale is open 11 to 3 House and Barns: adults $5, children under 12 free. May 8. Call 250-549-1466 for more on the greatest evening includes a breathing exercise, beginners will be on site for the day. Family-friendly rate for recycling event in the North Okanagan. yoga (45 mins), meditation with music and vegetarthe day of $20 per family (2 adults and kids) or $6 VERNON YACHT CLUB HOLDS BOAT & per person. Not all activities included in general THE SCHUBERT CENTRE Many activities for ian dinner. Everyone welcome. By donation. LEISURE SHOW May 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission. Call 250-542-7868 or see okeeferanch. seniors 50+ to enjoy. Mondays, pinochle, tai chi, MONDAY NIGHT VERNON TOASTMASTERS fun on the water for the whole family as the club bingo, line dancing, exercise class. Tuesdays, bridge, hosts a guest night May 9. Everyone is welcome. ca for more information. hosts the 22nd Annual Boat and Leisure Show at AA MEETS SUNDAYS Simple reflections group canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, after- Join us at 7:15 p.m. Meeting begins at 7:30 until the Vernon Yacht Club. Free admission, free sailboat (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. noon dancing to live music, birthday lunch the last 9:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, 3505–30th Ave. rides, draw prizes, free shuttle to and from Marshall (H) Cherryville 2-4 meeting (H). Open meeting Wednesday of every month. We’re open seven days For more information, call Jackie Lowrie at 250Field’s parking area, Yacht Dogs and Boat Burgers at Gospel Church, Aumond Road, Cherryville. a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours 8 a.m. to 4 558-5526 or Karen Truesdale at 250-542-4614. and plenty of exhibitors on and off the water. Meets every second and fourth Sunday, 3 p.m. p.m., Monday to Friday. Pool room and coffee shop CLAY STUDIO DROP-IN SESSION Mondays LUMBY & DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Into Action Step Group (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., are open daily; the Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday. 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Vernon Community monthly trapshoots are the second Sunday of the Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE SPITFIRE UNIT #5 Arts Centre and any time the studio is not used by month at 10 a.m., at the clubhouse, for info. contact Armstrong Pleasant Valley Group (H) closed meet- Shuffleboard Mondays at 7 p.m. a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check Norm at 547-6012 or Leroy at 542-1445. THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES out our classes! Drop-in fees $5.60 per session, ing 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley CARAVAN SUNDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suf- $50.40 for a 10 x pass. Extended passes also availCaravan Farm Theatre Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 Blvd., Armstrong. Sunday night recovery group (H) fer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. Classes able; please contact us for more information at open meeting 8 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson p.m., starting May 8 to Oct. 9. Market includes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and vcacinfo@shaw.ca or 250-542-6243. Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no access. local organic produce, art, food and drink, as energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at VERNON PACERS RUNNERS CLUB Meets well as wagon rides. Special events are planned People Place, by donation only. For more Sundays at 7 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across for the inaugural market Mother’s Day, including information, please contact Melissa at blueeafrom Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:45 a.m., Raina’s live music, raffle, auction, hamburger and hotdog gleyoga@yahoo.ca Bistro (formerly Bagel Lane); Thursdays at 5:45 barbecue, petting zoo, bake sale, and flowers for CHALLENGING PROGRAM FOR TEENS 12 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 6 a.m., at clubhouse. mom and grandma. Face painting and balloons for TO 18 YEARS Are you interested in a youth Call Bill at 545-0028 for more information. children. For more info or vendor inquiries call the program that is free to join? Educational, earn BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outfarm at 1-866-546-8533, or visit www.caravanschool credits, sports nights, biathlon, marksdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.11:30 a.m., at the farmtheatre.com. Caravan Farm is located at 4886 manship, abseiling, camping, self discipline, Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such Salmon River Rd., Armstrong-Spallumcheen. learning leadership, navigation. Come check a deal for $5. Tables for rent. Mega Meat Draw the MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Hosted out 1705 BCD Cadets, which runs to midlast Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 by Hullcar & Deep Creek Hall Society May 8 from June. Regular parade nights Tuesdays 6:30 draws. Call 542-3003 for more information. 8 to 11 a.m. at Hullcar & Deep Creek Community to 9:30 p.m.; range/marksmanship Mondays VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a Hall, 4194 Hullcar Rd., Armstrong. Cost is $5 per 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring birth certificate and loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addicperson, includes eggs, buttermilk pancakes, homeCare Card. For further information, contact tion problem? We can help! Day and evening coursmade baked beans, coffee or juice. Call Sherri at Capt. 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Community Calendar e-mail lsdmjb@yahoo.com MOTHERS’ APPRECIATION BINGO May 9, Enderby Seniors’ Complex, 1101 George Street. Bring your mom out for an evening of fun! Cash prizes, door draws and flowers, too! Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 6:45 p.m. Minimum 19 years of age. Everyone welcome!
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ANAF HOSTS SPORTS FUN Darts Tuesdays at 7 p.m., in Columbus Court. p.m. at the Army, Navy & Airforce, in the Hangar. TUESDAY EVENING MEDITATION GROUP A Every level of player welcome. Open crib every short reading, followed by a 45-minute silent meditaTuesday at 6:30 p.m. Intercity pool fun league every tion at the Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, at our new location, 2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS for boys and COCAINE ANONYMOUS MEETS Every Tuesday girls 12 to 18 meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 8 p.m., at All Saints Anglican Church, 3205-27th in Hut B15 at the Vernon Army Camp. New St. cadets are welcome on any parade night. Further information may be obtained from the Commanding Officer ay 250-503-8345. ENDERBY TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Enderby & District Museum, 903 George St. The Enderby Toastmasters Club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environAllergy Testing and Treatment ment in which every member has the opportuSkin Scratch Testing and nity to develop communication and leadership Desensitization for: skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and Trees • Weeds • Dust • personal growth. Guests and new members Mold • Grasses • Ragweed • Cats • Dogs • are always welcome. Visit enderbytoastmasters.webs.com to learn more. LUMBY’S MONASHEE TOASTMASTERS Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND Naturopathic Physician CLUB Meets every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Blue Ox Pub. Our noon-hour Specializing in Classical meetings enable working people to attend. Homeopathy Toastmasters Clubs are worldwide and for • Treats any health condition • Individualized • Safe, effective the purpose of teaching communication and • No side effects leadership skills in a fun and supportive Dr. Krista Ingram, ND • Works with your bodies own environment. Drop in as a guest to see what Naturopathic Physician natural healing ability we are all about. For more info., please call Louise at 250-547-6480 or Marena (evenings) Your Choice In Naturopathic Medicine at 250-547-9572. VERNON PC USERS’ CLUB MEETS The 250-545-0103 second Tuesday of each month at the Schubert 3105 - 36th Ave, Vernon Centre at 3505-30th Ave., at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 or June at 549-7221 and check out vernon pcusersclub.ca. Join us and get The Vernon & answers to your computer and camera-related Area Pro Life questions. ELKS LODGE meets the second Tuesday of Society each month at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. (across from bus depot). Call 558-0876 for info. New Invites all those who believe in the sanctity members welcome. of human life, from the moment of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. James Council conception till natural death, to join us in meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Women’s Topic Meeting Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., room 002. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Monday to Friday WOODCARVERS The North Okanagan Carver it’s snooker at 12:30 p.m. Friendship Club 2nd and Society meets Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the 4th Monday each month at 1 p.m. Each Wednesday Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704 Highway 6. it’s carpet bowling at 1 p.m. Dance with bands 1st Come and meet other carvers, share techniques and Monday each month (Oct. – May) at 1 p.m. For ideas. New members are welcome anytime. information call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at ARMSTRONG TOASTMASTERS 2645 Are you 250-546-8158. shy in social situations? Do you get that lump in ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 your throat when you have to talk to strangers? VERNON Where else can you play free pool all Toastmasters will help you learn communication and day? Come on down Mondays with a member and leadership skills. We meet every Tuesday evening in sharpen your skills. Or become a member and take Armstrong. Come as a guest! Bring a friend &/or advantage of all we have to offer! We close at 6 p.m. spouse with you to your local Toastmasters Club Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. to observe how we learn to think & speak & listen TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETS effectively, in a fun and supportive atmosphere. For Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. more information, visit http://armstrongtoastmasWeigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 ters.webs.com/ or ArmstrongToastmasters2645@ to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542- gmail.com 9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. SENIORS ACTION NETWORK Meeting will be CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSION GROUP held Tuesday, May 10, 10 a.m. to noon at the People runs every second Monday 1 to 3 p.m. at Peer Place, Room 006, 3402 27th Ave. Vernon. This is Support services, 3100-28th Ave. This is an infor- an open meeting with seniors issues such as senior mative, supportive and knowledgeable group of political action, elder abuse and other important people who live with chronic pain. Interested par- areas of interest being addressed. This meeting is ties should call 250-542-6155 and ask for Carole, if for seniors and anyone interested in becoming more unavailable please leave message. active in resolving issues affecting the lives of older FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies adults. Call Dayle Drury (250) 545 8572 or email Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 sirb@socialplanning.ca. p.m. All members urged to attend. MOTHERS FOR RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon GROUP For any mother in recovery wishing to Christian School wood shop the second and fourth help herself and other mothers within her comMondays of each month. Guests are welcome to visit munity struggling with addictions. The purpose of and see if they wish to join the guild — membership this group will be to help addicted mothers obtain fee $30/yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and recovery and parent successfully. Takes place every we usually have a brief lesson at each session. For Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kekuli Centre, 2905info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. 28th Ave. Child care available at Early Childhood HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new Development, 2902- 29th Ave. For more informacouples to join and have fun pattern dancing. tion call Caroline at 250-542-5448 or Maureen at Practices held every second and fourth Monday 250-542-5311. at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more What is heartworm information, please call John at 545-0119. Pedicure & disease? Manicure Combo SPECIAL ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Gel Nails $ 00 BRANCH 189 OYAMA Ladies Auxiliary meets May including paraffin wax Heartworm disease is a serious and 9 at 1 p.m. All members are $ 00 Wax 15 Lips & Eyebrows potentially fatal condition, caused Surong urged to attend and bring a Esthetician with with $ 00 by parasitic worms living in the Pedicure 30 including paraffi n wax 20 years experience friend. 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The Memorial Prayer Gathering for the Millions of Victims of Abortion When: Where:
Thursday, May 12 at 12 noon The Cenotaph at 31st Avenue Downtown Vernon
The Tiniest Crucifixion By Colleen Dahlmann
Lord Jesus, could you rock him for a while? He has no mother’s breast, no father’s smile; No downy, silken pillow for his head. They placed him in that bloody basin - dead. He was so small, this baby doomed to die. His mother’s rights, the only reason why. From somewhere warm and safe, they tore this child. Lord Jesus, could you rock him for a while? Poor little one, who was it took your breath? Who made the healer’s hands a thing of death? Who was your Judas? Mother? Doctor? State? Or was it we who fought your cause too late? Please, Jesus, rock the other babies too; Forgive us, Lord we DO know what they do. He had no cradle, cross, no grave nor tomb, This baby-crucified inside the womb.
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Studio produces springtime hit Broadway’s The Producers makes its Valley premiere KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
Springtime in Vernon can mean a lot of things: blooms, allergies and musicals. Yes musicals! And one local studio is about to present a certain springtime musical this town will never forget. Valley Vocal Arts Studio (formerly StudioMoore), which is run by local opera singer Melina Moore, has foregone the heavy drama that was last year’s acclaimed A Les Miserables Journey to present one of the funniest and most button pushing musicals of the last decade: Mel Brooks’ The Producers. Yes Vernon is about to experience Springtime for Hitler for the very first time, so buckle up and enjoy the ride. “Vernon has been my home for over a decade now, but my heart remains in The Big Apple,” said Moore of her hometown, where she makes yearly returns to visit her family and offer concerts. “Thus, I couldn’t think of a better show to bring to Vernon than The Producers, which is set in Times Square and has just the right amount of shocking, somewhat offensive Manhattanisms. I think Vernon is ready for it!” With the success of four soldout performances and a waiting list of hundreds for Les Miz, Moore says she decided to take the plunge with another full musical production. However, instead of the doom, gloom and having her cast sing such tearjerkers as Dreamed a Dream, this time it’s about making people laugh to such shenanigans as Der Gueten Tag Hop-Clop. “Mel Brooks said that when you can make your enemy look ridiculous, you have won,” said Moore, about The Producers’ portrayal of Nazis in the play within a play. “Wit is sharper than the sharpest dagger. Thus, taking a deplorable figure like Hitler and turning him into a ludicrous, dancing queen is a triumph, and no one accomplishes this
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Valley Vocal Arts members Karen Bliss (left), Paul Emerson Rossetti, Andrew Nydam, Scott May, Brian Martin and Sean Donley join a cast of 45-plus to bring The Producers to Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre May 19 to 22. more masterfully than the great Mel Brooks.” Brooks originally wrote and directed The Producers as a 1968 film starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, and later transformed his film into a Broadway musical, which became an overnight sensation when it premiered in 2001 starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. The actors reprised their roles in the 2005 remake of the film. Valley Vocal Arts Studio member Paul Rossetti (Javert from last year’s Les Miz) has the fun job of taking on Lane’s role of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock. He is also the show’s set designer, and actually worked on the Mirvish production of The Producers while working for a set building company in Toronto. “(Max) is an out there and larger-than-life character,” said Rossetti. “He’s also desperate and knows a money maker when he finds one, but this time he inadvertently comes up with a scheme to produce a flop, except it becomes a hit.”
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chemistry comes naturally, and that Moore is there to not only guide them through rehearsals, but is by their side both on and off the stage, said Rossetti. She not only brings her extensive experience as a professional opera singer who has performed throughout Canada and the U.S., but is also the show’s one-woman orchestra in the pit bringing life to Brooks’ challenging piano score. “Melina is a constant inspiration. She keeps things light and is constantly providing insight,” said Rossetti. “She’s also a great accompanist. It’s not often that you get a pianist playing live right from the beginning of your rehearsals right up to when we go on stage. “It really is an ensemble show and it rides on tightness and the numbers move together. I think the chorus works harder than us.” Joining the men is a cast of 45, including members of Valley Vocal Arts’ Company Junior, who play the pigeons of crazy Naziloving Franz Liebkind (Scott May),
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The play which ends up becoming their gold mine? Springtime for Hitler. Max enlists a shy accountant to help him with his scheme, and that’s where Leo Bloom, played by Andrew Nydam (Marius from last year’s Les Miz), literally blooms. “He’s so timid, scared and naive. He’s an accountant and an analytical thinker, but he has a secret desire to become a Broadway producer. Max is his hero,” said Nydam. “He’s a caterpillar who becomes a butterfly,” added Rossetti. A classically trained singer who recently returned from New York City where he auditioned by invite only for the Juilliard School, Moore’s alma mater, Nydam, 17, says he is finding working in a comedy harder than a tragedy. “Theatre can be strenuous. You have to eat well before rehearsals and the voice and body projection can be exhausting,” he said. “For Les Miz, I used my classical voice, but for The Producers, it’s a character voice.” However, it helps that the cast’s
Broadway prisoners and Bavarian peasants. Then there’s the has-been Broadway director Roger DeBris (played by double cast Sean Donley and Joe Lanaway) and his commonlaw assistant Carmen Ghia (SunFM’s Brian Martin and Don Cecile). “Training these four very macho men to play flaming homosexuals has been an experience I’ll never be able to reproduce,” said Moore. “They are true performers, and troopers, in every sense of the word.” Then there’s Ulla-Inga-HansenBenson-Yonsen-Tallen-HallenSvaden-Svanson (played by Karen Bliss), and that’s just her first name, who is the love interest of Max and Leo, potentially threatening their sworn life-long alliance. Add an ensemble of show-goers, scantilyclad chorus girls, walker-dancing old ladies and goose-stepping showNazis, and you have a recipe for one outrageous evening of entertainment, said Moore. “The show is just so New York. Everyone says exactly what they think, everything is a not-so-subtle poke or dig at the abominable (like the Second World War, for example), and in the end, everyone is accepted for just what he or she is. And although the show is peppered with themes of lying, cheating, scandal, embezzlement, and the occasional profanity (with some editing so it’s safe for kids), in the end, it’s quite touching. “Audiences will definitely leave the theatre humming the songs from the night. To me, that’s the benchmark of great Broadway!” Just as busy behind the scenes is the production team, which includes British choreographer Lisa Schofield, lighting designer Dave Brotsky, costume designer Sheri Nicholson, who co-created the French revolutionary look of Les Miz last year, as well as Caroline Dehner and Crystal Badach, creating wigs and make-up. The Producers takes the stage at the Powerhouse Theatre in Vernon May 19 to 21 at 8 p.m. with a matinee May 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Ticket Seller box office in the Performing Arts Centre, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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Arts Duo brings Prairie tour to the Valley
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Lent may be over, but for Darrel Delaronde and Saskia Overbeek, touring for 40 days and 40 nights is par for the course. On the road as a duo and with Gary Fjellgaard, Delaronde and Overbeek (who go by their first names for their act) are finally nearing the last few weeks of their mammoth tour. And they are looking forward to putting up their feet and singing to some familiar faces when they return to Vernon to perform at the Schubert Centre Friday. “We used to live in Vernon and are no strangers to the area,” said Overbeek. “Our dream is to be able to move back shortly.” Entitled Song of the Prairies, the concert will be a mix of old and new country, roots, blues, folk and bluegrass. “We are leaving partial proceeds for the Schubert Centre so we can continue to bring different types of music to the community at a minimal cost to the presenter and the audience and at the same time keep the musicians out of the food bank lines as well,” said Overbeek, adding that local singer-songwriter Pauline Kyllonen will join them for the Vernon concert. The fact that Saskia and Darrel, who have based themselves in Saskatchewan as of late, often tour with Canadian music icon, and Prairie-born Juno Award winner Fjellgaard speaks volumes about their abilities as musi-
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Darrel Delaronde and Saskia Overbeek return to Vernon to perform Song of the Prairies at the Schubert Centre Friday. cians and songwriters. “Gary is well known throughout the music industry as being very fussy about his sound and the integrity of his show,” said Overbeek, adding this dedication to excellence is one of many lessons she and Delaronde have learned from their years on the road with Fjellgaard. Besides their blend of musical genres, Saskia and Darrel are known for bringing a little western Canadian history to the stage: tales about Louis Riel and David Thompson.
Dutch-bor n Overbeek is also known to break out into Swiss yodeling, or singing in her native tongue as well as Gaelic, Spanish, German and French. A well-oiled writing, performing, marketing, booking and managing machine, the duo continues to keep touring and have been booking shows across the country and abroad through their newly formed company Positive Note Productions. Saskia and Darrel bring their Song of the Prairies to the Schubert
May 14 to October 8 Every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Cherryville Artisans’ Shop, by Frank’s Store 1187 Highway 6, Cherryville, BC Info … call Heather 250-547-6056 or email: farmersmarket@cherryville.net Something for everyone at our eclectic market. 100% producers’ market with: artisans, farmers, fresh food, Kids Creation Fort, live music and entertainment
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Arts Albert Brooks writes about the future
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lbert Brooks, standup movies, to go to that big of a comedian, moviemaker, stage. My movies are restricted Academy Awardby budget, and I had this idea nominated actor (for Broadcast and I couldn’t think of a way News) is now a novelist with the to make a $15-million movie debut of 2030, a surprisingly out of it. serious take about the PW: Why write near future. a novel about the Cancer has been future? cured, global warming AB: I like the is an acknowledged idea of a real future, reality, people have something that robot companions, Los might actually hapAngeles has been levpen. eled by an earthquake, I like the idea of and there‘s a grow20 years from now. Maureen Curry ing movement by the It’s not too far; it’s young to exterminate not too close. But it the elderly. lets you use your imagination. Brooks’ vision encompasses The truth is, there are a lot the future of politics, mediof possible scenarios of what’s cine, entertainment, and daily going to happen to us. My living, resulting in a novel as imagination could go to a entertaining as it is thought much more devastating scenarprovoking. io than the one I pictured, but Publishers Weekly recently I didn’t want to write that. sat down with Brooks to find PW: What was the future out more about this new venlike when you were growing ture. Here are excerpts from up? that interview: AB: When I was a kid, and PW: What made you want Disneyland opened, I rememto write a novel? ber, we went to TomorrowAB: It allowed me to do land – this was in the ‘50s something that I couldn’t do in – and the coolest thing they
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had was an electric toothbrush. And flying cars, which they predicted in magazines back then. Today, people crash 11 times an hour on the freeway. Do you think they’re really going to let people fly around? PW: This is your first novel. Did it ever occur to you, you might not be able to write it? AB: Here’s the thing, I didn’t take any money from anybody. And if I had wanted to, I could throw it in the garbage. When you take an advance, you can’t hand in what Jack Nicholson wrote in The Shining, or they’ll sue you. But if you’re writing for nothing, the only fear is what you might think of yourself. It was like a challenge. My screenplays, because they are mainly dialogue, I dictate into a tape recorder and have them transcribed. This I wrote at the keyboard. I think this is the first time I actually used a keyboard to write. Brooks’ novel 2030 and the film Broadcast News (one of my all-time favorite movies) can be requested through the Okanagan Regional Library.
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isney’s Prom is fluff. Certainly not the worst kind of fluff. Yet, still fluff. I guess the title says it all, huh? Prom is all things prom: dates, dresses, decorations, DISNEY STUDIOS royalty and so much Prom’s Aimee Teegarden and Thomas McDonell try to teen angst, anyone old get over grad night. enough to do so will who creates a few be tempted to spike the High School Musical, sparks with her, only y’know), it’s pleasant. punch bowl just to get non-destructive ones. Directed by Joe through it. Then there’s Jordan Nussbaum But even (Sydney White), (Kylie Bunbury) and though the Tyler (De’Vaughn Prom throws target audiNixon), a lock for prom about half a ence for this queen and king. That dozen subplots comedy is is until… (oooh, the on the dance a relatively suspense). floor and lets small one –– And there’s more: ‘em shake. those about Lloyd (Nicholas Nova to enjoy Braun), the shy kid, (Aimee their own Jason Armstrong Teegarden of trying to find a date prom, or for the big night; Mei Scream 4) is an the tweens honours student bound (Yin Chang), who can’t who are bubbling like an Aero bar in anticipa- for Georgetown, whose bring herself to tell year-long aspirations of her sweetheart (Jared tion –– Prom serves it Kusnitz) that she’s been creating the best prom well. It’s pretty harmaccepted to another night ever go up in less and, for how sugcollege... and on, and flames. Literally. ary this thing could’ve on, and on, and... Enter bad-boy Jesse been (we’re not that They’re walking cli(Thomas McDonell) far removed from
chés, all of ‘em. Needless to say, Prom doesn’t exactly have an original whiff to it. What it does have, though, is a surprisingly darn fine script by first-time scribe, Katie Wech. There’s a very playful edge lurking behind this material. If Wech was to,
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alt. country band The Precious Littles, and he is now working on the next recording project, a collection of his instrumental guitar pieces. “Joe Stanton is a true breed troubadour; a journeyman songwriter, fingerpicker and storyteller with years (and
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Europe and Australia, hand have earned two BCCMA award nominations. In 2009, Stanton teamed up with Bearwood music to record his fourth album with the five-piece
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ing or alarm systems. Do your due diligence,” Pasacreta said. If you need another sign of how tight the Pasacreta travels across the province and she economy in B.C. remains, look no further than says some of the same questions crop up all of the Better Business Bureau. the time. Lynda Pasacreta, president and CEO of the “We get calls from people about an offer that BBB of Mainland B.C., says they have had a lot sounds too good to be true’ We tell them the more people contacting them in 2011. odds are it probably isn’t true,” she said. “We’re getting about 95,000 contacts a “We don’t like hearing people have already month in B.C. this year,” she said. sent money to someone or downloaded mal“Last year, it was about 55,000 a month.” ware from a site that promised to fix a problem Pasacreta says most of the calls with their computer.” are from people looking for inforPascareta says, with the scammers mation on specific local companies, getting more high-tech, consumers or looking for tips on how to find a have to be as well. good business in a specific field. “Use call display if you have it. If “We get people asking how to someone is calling from an unknown hire roofers or realtors.” number, let the machine take a mesShe feels the increased number of sage. Then you can decide whether calls is good news for the bureau and it sounds OK or not without being consumers. pressured. Pasacreta “We’re getting out there. People “Handle e-mail the same way. If know who we are. And in this econyou get something that looks suspiomy, the consumer wants good service for their cious, don’t open it. Get in touch with us, and money.” we can frequently tell you if we’ve gotten comThe Better Business Bureau will not recom- plaints about the sender.” mend a specific company to a caller, but they Another scam that makes use of high-tech can tell the caller whether a specific company involves phony rental listings. has been accredited by their group. “Someone will run a rental wanted with That’s always a good sign for a consumer, something like Craigslist, and they’ll be conbut Pasacreta says there’s a lot consumers can tacted by someone who has the perfect place do on their own as well. for them,” she said. “Get referrals ahead of time from other cus“All they need is for you to send money and tomers, and don’t be rushed into something.” the place is yours,” she said. That second piece of advice is more relevant, A lot of times, of course, the address they perhaps, at this time of year, as the standard give you isn’t for rent, and the money you sent scams are starting to crop up. is gone. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU PHOTO “We’re getting calls about people going For more information, go to http://mbc. The Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C. receives calls from people looking for information door-to-door selling paving or steamclean- bbb.org
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A four-year partnership has been launched between the B.C. Games and Black Press, parent company of The Morning Star. “While we sponsor literally thousands of events each year, the Games, both winter and summer, are on a scale that is one of the largest opportunities to engage our readers across B.C.,” said Candy Hodson, senior vice-president of national sales and marketing for Black Press. Kelly Mann, B.C. Games chief executive officer, agrees the shared focus on athletic promotion in the community between the society and Black Press is a perfect fit.
“Black Press will provide extensive coverage.” — Kelly Mann “Black Press papers and the Winter and Summer Games are in virtually every community in B.C.,” he said. “Black Press will provide extensive coverage and advertising to support the B.C. Games and share the story of how the Games impact athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and communities.”
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When president Randy Blair of the Black Press’ Lower Mainland division proposed the newspaper chain become one of three corporate sponsors, Mann knew the opportunity at hand. “We want people to understand the competitive support system in athletic development in B.C.,” Mann said. “You don’t hear of Ryder Hesjedal as a B.C. Games athlete, you hear of him as a Tour de France competitor. We talk about athletes like they fell out of a tree but really they’ve had a support network since they were eight. This (partnership) will add greater depth to the role of athletes and the support network of the development stage.”
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investment analysis. He has served as president and CEO of several A North Okanagan realtor continues to play a real estate corporations in Canada, the U.S. role in the industry provincewide. and Hong Kong. Joe Pearson, with Re/Max, is returnThe BCREA represents 11 member ing as a director of the B.C. Real Estate real estate boards and their approximately Association. 18,000 realtors on all provincial issues, Pearson represents the zone that providing a communications network, includes the Okanagan, the Kootenays standard forms, economic research and and Kamloops. analysis, government relations, applied Pearson has more than 40 years of practice courses and continuing profesexperience in real estate sales, manJoe Pearson sional education. agement and development, as well as
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their business services and prodFor the very first time, the ucts” said Kim Bourke, events co-ordinator. Greater Vernon Chamber About 50 busiof Commerce will host nesses will be able a products and services to participate as expo. vendors and the The event takes place event will be offerJune 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. ing complimenat the Vernon Recreation tary attendance for Complex. guests. “We are very excited to Kim Bourke Currently, the offer this new event for chamber is looking Greater Vernon chamber for vendors to dismembers to showcase
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WASHINGTON STATE - A golden glow covers the rolling hills. It is a gentle light, softly bathing the grasses and distant trees. Shadows fill the hollows as evening approaches and birdsong breaks the silence. A deer freezes into a statue, has a short staring contest with us, then bounds up the hill. The landscape is Tuscan in feel, but those aren’t grapevines before us and we aren’t jet lagged. Gary and I are standing in a field, not north of Rome but south of Spokane, in the Palouse. It is a unique agricultural area spanning southeast Washington and northwest Idaho. It is one of the richest wheat and lentil growing areas in the world. The undulating hills are interspersed with small towns and dotted with old barns or crumbling flour mills. Long a destination for photographers, we intend to dawdle along the narrow roads with no planned route or particular agenda, taking in the rural flavour and photogenic landscape. After following a portion of the Lewis and Clark Trail from the high altitude Lolo Pass, through rugged mountains and dense forest, we crest the bluff above Clarkston. Emerging into lush green fields under a vast canopy of blue sky, we instantly know we are in the Palouse. It is empty, quiet. The occasional tractor pitches at a forty-five degree angle along a furrowed hill. One-third of the lentils in the United States are grown here and there is a Lentil Festival in August. Also farmed in the rich, silty soil are wheat, peas, barley, hay and canola. Many of the fields are vibrant spring time Irish green, while others are
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A horse grazes on some grass in the agricultural area that spans Washington ad Idaho. beginning to show the yellows of summer. In order to appreciate the mosaic of colours, we head for higher ground. Kamiak Butte, bulging skyward and wearing a head crest of evergreens, provides a vantage point from which we watch the sunset. A bright yellow crop duster flies low over the patchwork of fields. California quail scuttle in the brush. Across from Kamiak is Steptoe Butte, our destination for photographing morn-
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Landscape alluring Continued from previous page For made-byhumans art, we browse at the Dahmen Barn near Uniontown. It is a showcase of local artisans, featuring paintings, and ceramics, photography and fibre arts. As dust motes fly in the sunbeams, our footsteps echo against the rafters of the barn, which was built in 1935 for the Dahmen family. It is surrounded by a unique wheel fence. Over a 30-year period, the owner has placed wheels and gears from a wide assortment of wagons, machines and buggies. Each wheel, rusty and worn, apparently has a story and the fence, over 1000 wheels strong, curves across the fields. Tourist amenities are somewhat sparse in the area. We are based in Pullman, which is the home of Washington State University. The main street, as in most of the towns we dawdle through, is quiet. Each town has a worthy structure or two to see. Brick buildings and old Victorians, many dating from the early 1900s, abound. The Perkins House in Colfax was built in 1886 and is a reminder of the refined life in the American west. Shuttered store fronts, a reflection of the tough economic times, are all too common. But we are here for the landscapes and, when we meet three other photographers in a restaurant parking lot, we discover we are not alone. The three, from Seattle, the eastern United States, and California are each leading a group photography workshop. On Steptoe Butte at sunrise, a photographer’s favourite location, there could be a crowd.
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The Dahmen barn has been a landmark building since it was built in 1935. Our dawdling continues. Gravel roads, unmarked ribbons around the hillocks, beckon. Falling down barns, the occasional horse, ancient grain mills, telephone wires, a cemetery – all are framed by brilliant green fields. A swath of orange poppies gives an eyepopping show of colour. A friend’s father once remarked that if nothing goes wrong on a trip, there won’t be anything to talk about. His homespun farmer’s wisdom could have sprung from this rural area but fortunately, it need not apply here. When nothing goes awry, when all is as fine and easy going as it is for us in the perfectly pleasant Palouse, that’s worth telling too. Karoline Cullen is a writer with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent newspaper syndicate.
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HST costs families $350 TOM FLETCHER Black Press
The independent panel reviewing the impact of B.C.’s harmonized sales tax has concluded that it increases prices for 17 per cent of an average family’s purchases, totalling $350 a year. The panel was appointed by the B.C. government as part of preparations for a mailin referendum on the HST that begins in midJune. The panel released its report Wednesday, after a delay to avoid release during the federal election. It finds that the B.C. government is getting more revenue than it expected in the first year of the HST. The finance ministry’s initial projections were that rebates for low-income families, home energy use and other exemptions would result in a net loss in the first year, with increases as the economy grows. The report concludes that going back to the former provincial sales tax would cost the province $531 million in net tax revenues in the first year, with the amount increasing in subsequent years. That is in addition to the repayment of a $1.6 billion transition fund paid in installments by the federal government to B.C. One reason for the higher revenues that the HST hasn’t deterred spending as expected. The report notes that while restaurants reported a drop in sales when the HST increased taxes by seven per cent in July 2010, that is not borne out by Statistics Canada measurement. It found that between June 2010 and January 2011, restaurant industry sales increased three per cent in B.C., the same as the national increase over that time. The report also undercuts the government’s estimate of jobs created due to new business investment. It calculates that the HST will generate 24,400 “better
paying” jobs by the end of the decade. The B.C. government has been citing a previous study by University of Calgary economist Jack Mintz that projected 113,000 new jobs by 2020. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon shrugged off the lower estimate of jobs, saying the public is skeptical about any forecasts of future job growth. “I think what this report tells us is that it may be a low of 24,000 jobs, or it could be as high as 113,000 jobs, but there will be lots of new jobs created,” Falcon said. The panel’s report is available at the pro-
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Some Okanagan youth have made a splash into Drinking Water Week sharing their WaterWise advice. For nearly oneand-a-half months, the Okanagan WaterWise Challenge has been open for Okanagan youth to learn about water in our valley, and have an opportunity to win a pool and pizza party. With the contest closed as of Tuesday and winners now determined, Okanagan WaterWise sees the potential for one more winner – Okanagan water itself. The Okanagan WaterWise Challenge was an online scavenger hunt for five- to 15-year-olds, which began in late March with World Water Week and wrapped up this week, during Drinking Water Week (May 1 to 7). Okanagan WaterWise is the outreach and education initiative of the Okanagan Basin Water Board aimed at informing valley residents about local water issues. “The purpose of the contest was to encourage kids to learn more about our water, to recognize that we are all part of ‘One Valley. One Water.’ and to inspire them to conserve and protect it,” explained Corinne Jackson, communications coordinator for the Okanagan Basin Water Board and the WaterWise program’s champion. “We’re thrilled with the results of this contest,” she added. Hundreds of young people completed the WaterWise Challenge, and nearly 100 more people took the survey without entering to win a prize. “I had some adults admit to taking the survey,” added Jackson, noting, “it was a great – and fun – way to heighten awareness around water in our valley and what we can all do to make a difference, being careful to keep our water clean and conserve what we have.” As a reward for their participation, contestants were entered in a
draw to win a pool and pizza party for themselves and nine friends. Prizes were awarded in the North, Central and South Okanagan. Winners of the Okanagan WaterWise Challenge are: Victoria, nine, from Armstrong; Avery, 10, from Peachland, and Caitlyn, 11, from Penticton. Participation in the contest came from near-
ly every community in the valley, from larger centres but also smaller ones like Coldstream, Ellison, Naramata and Okanagan Falls. Of particular note was the very strong participation from Penticton. As it turns out, KVR Middle School celebrated Earth Month in April and had students (including the South Okanagan winner, Caitlyn) take the
WaterWise Challenge as one of their activities. “It’s phenomenal how much water we use,” said young Caitlyn. Indeed, when you average it out, Okanagan residents use 675 litres of water per person per day. The majority of this is used in the summer, and is used on our lawns. The Canadian aver-
age is 329 litres. As a result of taking the WaterWise Challenge, Caitlyn said that she is trying to cut her showers to five minutes long and is encouraging her siblings and parents to reduce their water use as well. “I also learned that it’s better to take your car to a car wash that recycles water, or wash it on your lawn. I learned
a lot,” she added. “Most kids spent an average of 15 minutes on the survey. That’s impressive,” added Jackson, saying those kids are now even more WaterWise and will hopefully help spread the word, on how to care for Okanagan water. A number of events are occurring around the valley this week as part of Drinking
Water Week. Jackson invites people to visit www.okwater wise.ca and click on the DWW poster for more information. Special thanks to Vernon Aquatic Centre, the YMCAYWCA in Kelowna, and Summerland Parks and Recreation for their participation and support of the Okanagan WaterWise Challenge.
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B.C. won’t appeal class size ruling Despite grievances over class sizes, court ruling will go undisputed TOM FLETCHER Black Press
The B.C. government will work with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation rather than continue a court battle over control of class size and special needs support in public schools. The government has been studying a ruling two weeks ago from the B.C. Supreme Court, which said the government infringed on teachers’ constitutional right to bargain with its 2002 legislation that removed class size and special needs support levels from the union contract. George Abbott, education minister
and Shuswap MLA, said the government’s legal advice was not to appeal the ruling, because of a landmark 2007 decision by the Supreme Court of Canada that struck down similar legislation altering health care support workers’ union contracts. In the health care case, Canada’s highest court extended George Abbott the constitutional right to freedom of association to include collective bargaining for the first time. In the school case, Justice Susan Griffin of the B.C. Supreme Court gave the B.C. government a year to work out an alternative to the 2002 legislation. The BCTF has filed thousands of union grievances over class sizes and the
number of students with special needs in classrooms around the province, as well as pursuing the issue in court. Abbott said he called BCTF president Susan Lambert and B.C. School Trustees Association president Michael McEvoy to tell them he wants to see a negotiated solution. But Abbott acknowledged that the government could end up legislating new rules if negotiations don’t produce a deal. After Griffin’s court decision, the BCTF estimated that the government would have to add $275 million to the education ministry budget to reduce class sizes and provide support staff to restore conditions from 2002. The BCTF’s current contract expires at the end of June. It was the first-ever negotiated contract with the B.C.’s 40,000 teachers, after a series of contracts that were imposed by NDP and B.C. Liberal governments.
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Activity Horoscope BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL Noticeable improvements in various areas of your life are possible in the year ahead, but they won’t happen by chance. It will be up to you to make the most of opportunities that come your way. Nothing will simply be dumped in your lap.
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The Garden Ice Cream Parlor is now open, with 56 avours including sugar free ice creams and many new avours. Located at 4202 32nd St at the Blue Stream Motel.
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WHUNDAS!!! Did you graduate from Westsyde Secondary School in Kamloops, BC in 1991? If so, we are looking for you! Please contact Beverly at: potti498@telus.net so we can invite you to the 20 year reunion in July 2011. IF you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-545-4933 Seeking Witnesses to hit and run in Chicken Little parking lot @ 4407 29th St. Vernon, Monday, May 2 between 3 & 5:30 pm. Damaged vehicle, black Monte Carlo hit by white/light colored vehicle. 250-5426556
SUNDAY WORD AD DEADLINE 12:00 FRIDAY Personals Reputable gentleman, slim, attractive, young 60, like to meet ďŹ nancially secure lady, 50-60, companionship, golf, hiking, travel. Reply to Box#28, C/O The Morning Star.
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Happy Mother’s Day Mom My 35th without you. I have missed you big time! It is only God who has enabled me to carry on all these years without you! You have missed so much, but maybe God has spared you from all the grief that has gone on. Thank you for all your love ... Your Loving Daughter Sandy Hatch
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GODWIN, Thomas Lincoln It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Lincoln Godwin on May 1, 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
Vernon & District Animal Care Society Lost & Found Cat Registry
250-542-3980 LOST: #1161 - “Buddyâ€? - Black, white patch on chest, sht. hair, extra toes on front paws, young n.male, tattoo. Lakeway Mobile Home Park, Kal Lake Rd. Reward. #1162 - “Sheenaâ€? - Black, manx, sht. hair, sp. female, 31A St. Apt. ďŹ re on Feb. 25/11. Reward. #1163 - “Cottonâ€? - Himalayan, blue points, long hair, beige/grey body, grey stripes on face, blue eyes, long hair, large n.male, tattoo. Kal Lake Rd., nr. Aberdeen Rd. Reward. #1166 - “Leoâ€? - Solid grey, white on tum,., green eyes, med. hair, n.male. East Vernon Rd., behind BX School. Reward. #1167 - “Kittyâ€? - Tortoiseshell, white bib/paws/tum., sht.hair, small sp. female. Chew Rd. off Silver Star Rd., nr. Keddleston Rd. Reward. #1169 - “Princessâ€? - Black, sht./med. hair, small sp. female, tattoo. 15th Cres., Mission Hill area. FOUND: #1169 - Smokey grey tabby, sht. hair, neut. male. Stayed around Rona’s Store since fall, 2010.
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Lost & Found Merlin - Cat missing in Coldstream, May 3. Grey & white stripes, pink nose with 2 dots, white chest & paws. If you have seen him please call (250)542-7572. REWARD!
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Children Childcare Available Hailey’s Garden has spaces open in the 3-5 program. Includes organic snacks, yoga, ďŹ ne arts, natural playground, exceptional preschool program & more. Susan 250-549-3203
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 Vernon’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 ¿lled 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. We’ll miss those stories. Funeral services will be held at All Saints Anglican Church with Canon Chris Harwood-Jones of¿ciating May 10, 2011, at 2:00 pm with reception to follow. Interment with family at a later date. In lieu of Àowers, donations can be made in Phyl’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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Ethel Irene Bare It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Ethel Irene Bare on May 4, 2011 in Vernon, BC at 96 years of age. Ethel will be missed by her children Borden (Shirley) Bare of Vernon, Patricia (Roy) Robinson of Kenai, Alaska, and Terry Bare of Victoria; her grandchildren Barbara (Brian) Oberle of Armstrong, Robert (Melodee) Bare of Armstrong, Brian Robinson, and Theresa (daughter of Terry Bare); her great-grandchildren Tyler and Hannah Bare; and her special niece Nancy of Moose Jaw, SK. Ethel was predeceased by her loving husband Robert in 1979. Ethel was born on December 15, 1914 in Darmody, SK to John and Ida Elvrum. She is the last of her family of twelve. Ethel loved her family as they loved her. There will be a graveside service of remembrance in Victoria at a later date. In lieu of Àowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Expressions 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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Arne Rondquist August 29, 1933 - April 29, 2011 It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Arne Rondquist. Arne had a short stay in hospital when it was discovered he had a rare cancer, and he passed away after only one day in hospice. Arne was born in Moose Jaw, SK. He left there with his family when he was 6 years old and the family moved to the lower mainland. Arne came to Vernon, BC in August 1997. He leaves to mourn his wife of 16 years, Delores (Robertson); sons Jason and Adam (Allison) of the lower mainland, and 2 grandchildren; stepchildren Brian Robertson of Kimberly, BC, Derek (Molly) Robertson of Kaslo, BC, Doug (Darlene) Robertson of Vernon, BC, Gary (Sherry) Robertson of Canmore, AB and Teresa (Ian) Vetich of Vernon, BC; 13 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. Also left to mourn are his sister Sonja Ehersman, brother Bob (Cathy) and many nieces and nephews. Arne enjoyed bowling, walking, telling stories and mowing the grass. He will be sadly missed by his wife, families, friends and those who knew him. There will be a Celebration of Life for Arne on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Army, Navy & Air Force Hall (2500 - 46 Ave, Vernon, BC). In lieu of owers, please make a donation to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital or North Okanagan Hospice Society in Arne’s memory.
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Kurt Yakelashek
January 21, 1951 - May 14, 2010
August 25, 1963 - May 10, 2010
It has been a year since we have seen your smiling face and we miss you everyday. I wish that Izabella could have met you. You two would have been the best of friends. I take her out to your garden everyday to see what is growing. She is getting chatty like her Grandma. I wish that you were here so I could share with you all her milestones and you could share with me your wisdom and thoughts on raising her.
You live on in the hearts and memories of those you loved. We miss you every moment of each day. Love - Mom, Dad, Laurie, Kelly & Fallon
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SUNNY PATCH Dayhome Full & Pt openings available July 1st. Nurse and at home mom offering childcare in a bright, spacious, Coldstream home on 1/2 an acre, just off Husband Rd. Lots of imaginative play, creative crafts, and outside activities! Call Andrea @ 250-545-2344.
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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.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Cyd, Carrie and Kris, sister Brenda, and so many more
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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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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is offering a meeting room for non-profit organizations. Available for day & evening. Contact Elaine Collison @ 250-558-6585 or email to peopleplace@shaw.ca to set up appointment.
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TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a Sales Support Analyst to join our team in Vernon, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with markeƟng, resource management and manufacturing operaƟons throughout Western Canada.
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Herbal Magic owner retiring, profitable national franchise $80,000. Dave Bissell 250545-5371.
Thank you for always being there for all those that needed you, with a quick smile, friendly manner, warm and caring attitude - then a song for good measure.
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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.
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Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear
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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.
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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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The Lemare Group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.
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LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED GUTTER INSTALLER Valid Drivers License. Competitive hourly and piecework rates. Apply in person to 6230 Pleasant Valley Road Or fax resume to 250-558-3933
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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.
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!
EXPERIENCED MECHANIC REQUIRED Full time, permanent position. Minimum 5 years experience, Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification, valid driver’s license, drivers abstract, and own tools required. Please fax your resume to 250 260-3810 or email jimmydauto@shawcable.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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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
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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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At We CareTM, our commitment to our clients has made us Canada’s largest independently owned home health care service provider. With over 50 locations across the country, we go out of our way to ensure national standards are delivered with local emphasis. We are accredited by the Canadian Council Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA). Join us in Vernon, BC as …
LPN - CLIENT CARE MANAGER Supervise the delivery of quality care to clients. Office Location is Vernon. Required to do Nursing assessments, evaluate care plan outcomes and ensure the delivery of competent quality care. Facilitate teaching Care Aides and delegation of tasks. Communicate with Home Care Nurses and Families. Work to full scope of practice. Some travel required. Experience: Minimum 2 years active LPN Nursing experience in community care or Acute Care. Current LPN registration. Current First Aide, CPR. Clean Criminal record check, Valid Drivers License. Asset: Supervisor/Management course or experience. Qualifications: Previous Home Care experience an asset. Compensation negotiated To apply … call
250.542.9717 email: heather.wecare@telus.net
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
INSTALLER REQUIRED 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 CANADIAN TIRE (VERNON ONLY)
250-549-2181 4510-27th Street, Vernon
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
On the Automile VERNON KIA beside Art Knapp
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. 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. Manager, FT, needed in retail store in Armstrong, must be efficient & hard working. $14$19. p/hr. Please forward resume to charlene@logbarn.ca 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. PT Canvassers, No selling, friendly, out-going, articulate, veh. req. email resume: mikesmith@stonemakersnorth.com Reflections Hair & Esthetics Studio is looking for a mature & experienced receptionist. Must have excellent customer service skills. Bring in resume with references to #300 3101 48th Ave, Vernon. Require Careaid who lives in Vernon to work in private residence, female / non-smoker need only respond. (250)5585148, Fax: 250-558-5285 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, must have drivers licence & criminal record check. Reply to Box #14 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 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 applicants for Production Accountant. The successful applicant will have a strong accounting background that might include 4th level CGA courses or better. Computer literacy is essential with Accpac, Word and Excel experience an asset. The successful applicant will have experience in the forest industry. Strong organizational skills are required to be effective in this busy environment. Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Applicant must be willing to relocate to Port McNeill, Vancouver Island. Please fax resumes to 250-956-4888 or email to: ray@lemare.ca.
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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 RT 234 - Torrent Dr & Cottonwood Lane Available now
COLDSTREAM RT 207 - Kalamalka Rd & Creek Dr Available May 13
EAST HILL RT 84 - 30 Ave & 11 St Available May 20
RT 208 - Cactus Dr & Primrose Dr Available May 13
contact Donna TuesdayFriday, 250-550-7901 for more info
Until there's a cure, there's us.
Okanagan Indian Band
Employment Opportunities - TWO(2) Director of Public Works and Housing - Trainee Major responsibilities of the position are as follows: • The administration of public works and housing policies and procedures • Accessing capital funding as directed • Budget planning and preparation • Operation and maintenance of the Band infrastructure • Administration of the Housing Subsidy Program • Supervision of Public Works and Housing staff, including full time, part time, and term positions • Works cooperatively and shows respect for all other staff and programs • Conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times Essential Job Functions • Policy Administration • Budget Planning • Operations and Maintenance • Housing Subsidy Program • Reporting Requirements Quali¿cations, Skills and Abilities • Business operations experience • Basic accounting and budgeting skills • Organizational and supervisory skills • Ability to supervise and maintain a public water system • Computer literacy • Knowledge of relevant government programs and of the Okanagan Band community • Ability to write proposals, ability to initiate and maintain liaisons with external agencies
Maintenance Supervisor – Trainee Retail Store Manager - This position will be responsible for the daily operations of Ski Dazzle. Daily operations will include staff management, scheduling, supervision, merchandising, inventory management and customer satisfaction. This position is year round, full time. Qualifications required: Minimum 5 years retail experience with one year of managerial experience. Must show a passion for retail sales and great customer service. In House Graphic Designer - Are you an outgoing and creative person looking to express yourself? Do you have a passion for skiing or boarding? Position is full time year round and is available immediately. Qualifications required: Minimum 2 years graphic design experience or graphic design degree, experience with CSS and HTML, knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat For a detailed job description, please visit our website at www.skisilverstar.com or contact Alison Crick, Human Resources Manager - hr@skisilverstar.com
SKISILVERSTAR.COM
Labourers Seeking experienced Traffic Control Person with valid BC ticket. Fax 1-250-767-2507 or email employment @allsafetraffic.com.
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
Employment
The purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor position is to coordinate the orderly operation and maintenance of the Band infrastructure, including public works and band equipment and housing units which form part of the band run social housing program, band rental and private sector homes. Major responsibilities of the position include the following: • Policy Administration • Operations and Maintenance • Administration of the CMHC Rental Housing Maintenance Policy • Project Management of the Band’s Housing Subsidy Programs • Program reporting as required, including meeting attendance • Authorization of maintenance expenditures • Staff supervision as directed • Inspections for new construction and renovation projects • Works cooperatively and shows respect for all other staff and programs • Conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times Quali¿cations, Skills and Abilities: The position requires a knowledge of and background in building and infrastructure construction and maintenance. The incumbent should also possess: • • • • • • •
Ability to organize staff and tasks Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Computer literate Ability to interpret technical materials related to construction and infrastructure maintenance Knowledge of the Okanagan Band community Ability to initiate projects and prepare proposal documentation Ability to initiate and maintain liaison with other Band departments and external agencies
Small Ads work! Medical/Dental FULL Time CDA position available at a busy preventative based dental practice. Candidate must be a motivated team player. Prosthodontics module preferred. Monday to Friday. Send resume to Courtview Dental #200- 2801 27th Street, V1T 4W3. 250-549-3070.
MOA required 2 days a week in busy physicians office in Lumby. Fax resume to 250545-3603.
Trades, Technical 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
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
Services
Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Health Products CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991 DIABETES CHOLESTEROL Weight loss natural product for cholesterol, blood sugar and weight. Physician recommended, backed by human clinical studies with amazing results. Call to find out how to get a free bottle of Bergamonte! 888-470-5390
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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
SKISILVERSTAR.COM
Deadline for both positions: Friday, May 27, 2011 @ Noon Please direct your resume with cover letter to: Attention: Frank Gelinas, Community Development Manager Okanagan Indian Band 12420 Westside Road Vernon, BC, V1H 2A4 Phone 250-542-3444 Email: okibhr@okanagan.org Only candidates who are screened for an interview will be contacted. Full Job Descriptions available at www.okib.ca
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PAINTING DAN’S PAINTING & REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
CRANE SERVICES
JACK WESSELL PAINTING INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • TEXTURED CEILINGS REPAIRS TO DRYWALL • FREE ESTIMATES
FREE COLOR CONSULTANT
250-308-2870
ABODE DECORATING Let the ladies do it!
RV REPAIR
- Interior Painting - Color Consultations - Decorating Services
250.309.3178
You Belong
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CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
549-0115
3D
* Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products
Tannis 250-558-8552
ON SITE RV REPAIRS NEW HORIZON RV 250-545-3238
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
308-9783 549-5140
CLEANING Cleaning Services
FOR HIRE
5Ton 20’ Deck Hiab Truck SPECIALTY TRAILER RENTALS 250-545-3238
TUTORING
Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured Cleaning with Integrity & Diligence! atwood.bernice@gmail.com
DOWN-TO-EARTH
Specializing in English, French, Social Studies & Elementary. lstanek@telus.net
LAWN MOWING
Retired guy looking to keep busy. Re Reasonable rates for weekly o one time work. Call Warren or 250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395
A.S. (Andi) Towns • Driveways Owner • Patios • Walkways OFFICE: (250) 542-8316 • Rockwalls CELL: (250) 309-4539
Garden Maintenance & Design
WEEKLY LAWN MAINTENANCE, TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL, HEDGE TRIMMING, WEED CONTROL, YARD CLEANUP, LANDSCAPE RENEWALS, LANDSCAPING Licenced & Insured
250-547-2429 • 250-306-9896
EVERCARE LANDSCAPING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL, STRATA
VERNON & AREA: 250-558-5342
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT
250-550-7900
250-550-7900 CONCRETE CUTTING/BREAKING
Interior CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING SERVICES Wall Sawing Slab Sawing Core Drilling Cutouts for Windows & Doors
1 - 877 - 475 - 8700
GUTTERS • Seamless Gutters • Vinyl & Hardi Plank Siding • Fascia & Soffits • Exterior Painting
( 250 ) 542-4492
Stone Paving & Landscaping
EMAIL: heritagestonepaving@hotmail.com
Over 15 years Experience • Call for a Free Quote
MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE
Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener Offering Complete Lawn & Garden Care
* Residential * Commercial * Strata “Improving Your Property One Visit at a Time”
Call or email jan for a Free Estimate
NO JOB TOO SMALL
mazerjan@hotmail.com
250-550-5386
558-3507
“Making Green Space YOUR Space”
www.outdooraspects.com
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
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Lawn Mowing, Weeding, Hedge & Shrub,Trim & Shape, Garden Recovery etc.
BOOK NOW!
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
THE LAWNMOWER Strata MAN Residential, & Commercial 250-545-7818
• Design • Installation • Maintenance
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BOOK-250.540.0202-NOW!
BOOKING NOW: • HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE • TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL • LAWN MOWING • WEED • PLANT • CLEAN-UP • DUMP HAUL (NO HST)
TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT AT
Phone: 778-475-5578 LANDSCAPING
NAGY LANDSCAPING
Ask for a FREE Quote! HOT • COLD • STEAM • GRAFFITI REMOVAL Ph: 250-308-7940 www.mobilepressurewash.ca
Serving the Interior of BC
GATEWAY MOBILE TUTORING SERVICE
LLAWN WN MOWING
250-549-4242
FOR ALL YOUR PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS
250-260-5244
Let Us Do It 4 You Cleaning
tannismorrison@gmail.com
Women with 10 yrs Horticultural Experience
PRESSURE WASHING
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE
ROOFING
Dave’s Landscaping
Glendale Roofing & Renovations
Now Booking for Pruning, Power Raking, Fertilization, Weekly Lawn Care & General Yard Maintenance 45 Years ++ exp. Call Dave
250-308-8910
Seniors Discount - Free Estimates We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price
Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
WHITESTONE RENOVATING & PAINTING
• Renovations Quality • Handyman Since 1989 CALL TOM: 308-8778
House Washing starting at $
15000
Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. At Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. it is our objective to provide a quality, stress free project. We do all aspects of house construction. From project management of large high end homes, to labor on small renovations. No job is to big or to small!
Quality construction management...everytime! Contact Info: Ed Hoffort - Owner • Office: 250-549-1175 Fax: 250-549-1175 • Email: ed@khcl.ca • Website: www.khcl.ca
We do Painting too!
250-550-8519
Ralph Blackwood
SIDING
Hardiplank & Vinyl Siding, Fascia, Soffits, Gutter Cleaning & Repair
(250)
549-0202
Since 1982
JOB JAR
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
No job too small! 250-542-8368 (Home) Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
No Job Too Small! Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.
Morgan@547-6646
550-4535
Over 25 years experience
Insured * References * Guaranteed
250-317-6260 Kelly Hinger
Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435
HANDYMAN
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Lawn & Garden Care
Major Appliance In Home Service
BILL’S HOME REPAIR • Painting (Exterior & Interior) • Decks, Plumbing, Fencing
You Belong
250-309-1380 • directappliance@hotmail.ca
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.
Red Seal Certified Refrigeration and Appliance Technician “C” BC Safety Authority Gas Licence
220th 0thh A Anniversary i RENOVATIONS & & ADDITIONS ADDITIONS RENOVATIONS “I Do Not Hesitate To Recommend Dave” “We Wholeheartedly Endorse Dave” “We Recommend Him To You” FREE ESTIMATES • Call Dave
250-558-7653 250-558-7653
HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
1-800-88-HANDY
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
Servicing Winfield, Oyama, Vernon, Lumby, Cherryville, Falkland, Armstrong & Enderby
ELECTRICAL
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
Quality Work Guaranteed
Mark of Excellence
DIRECT APPLIANCE
Lonestar Custom Carpentry
TIM 250-307-8772
billshomerepair@hotmail.com
Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”
Local Westside Rd References
503-4606 • 558-3352 • Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
Nu-Look Homeworks
Taping/Drywall/Finishing Textured Ceilings New or Additions
NO JOB TOO SMALL • SINCE 1992
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M
Honest Renovations
Kelly’s Construction
Over 25 years experience. LTD.
• Siding • Soffit
RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
STUCCO CARWAY STUCCO
GEORGE SIMMONS
Kitchens and Baths Holm Renovations Ltd
X Fine Interior Finishing X Custom Woodwork X Basement suites X Design & Colour Advice Call for a free estimate - Over 30 years experience
Call Errol or Roberta 250-545-3321
CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
C: 250-309-0621 H: 250-838-0449 Fax: 250-838-0459
FENCING
DEPARTMENT
All Your Drywalling Needs
EARTHWORKS LTD. Excavating, Trucking & Materials Bobcat, Mini Hoe, Residential, Earthworks
HERE!
CLASSIFIED
DRYWALL
25 + years Experience
You Belong
CONTACT
250-550-7900
EXCAVATING
Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
Ph: 307-0387
• General Carpentry • Aluminum Railings • New & Renovations • Vinyl Decking
Joe Prebushewski Cell: (250) 550-6208 Fax: (250) 549-3899 • Email: bearpawearthworks@telus.net
“FREE ESTIMATES”
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
Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
Vinyl Fences Chain Chain Link & Link, CedarCedar, FencesOrnamental / Cedar,Vinyl,& Composite Wood Decks Commercial & Residential Experiece •• Free FreeEstimates Estimates 15 Commercial & Residential• •15 12Years Years Experience
Chris … Phone/Fax 558-0590 • Cell 309-0410
Protect Your Property with the effective and virtually invisible
Add-On Deer Fence Easy to install Weather resistant Animal friendly Affordable
www.deerstop.ca H&G Metal Works
250-306-5206
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CONCRETE
www.vernonmorningstar.com
DECK/PATIO COVERS
“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT G GRANTS
R. I. P. Mudjacking
& Underpinning Ltd.
SUPERIOR DECK LTD
• Lift sunken sidewalks, slabs, stairs,
pool decks and house foundations • Form and place new sidewalks, patios, driveways
!Free Estimates!
VINYL DECKING • ALUMINUM RAILING Kelowna • Winfield
Vernon • Salmon Arm
250-212-3075
250-550-4598
Brighter Outlook
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250.306.2679
Tazz’s Concrete
250-550-7900
Construction
“All Your Concrete Needs”
Concrete
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Patio Cover ....................
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Toll Free:
FREE ESTIMATES
1-866-767-0102 • Okanagan Based
G REEN T REE BOOKKEEPING
General Ledger • Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation • Payroll
Landscaping
Feed & Hay
Pets
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
LOCALLY Grown Pyramid Emerald Cedars 6’-7’ $20. 8’ + $30. Many other Junipers & shrubs. Ph: 250-542-6004
ENGLISH SETTER PUPPY
Cleaning Services
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
HAY FOR SALE, easy access. Call (250)545-1817 *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.
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
REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Fencing POST POUNDING & Excavating. Great rates. No transport fee. 250.308.5403.
Garden & Lawn Aerating & power raking available. Over 30 years experience. Lawn & Garden renovations/renewals. Also quoting on strata or residential lawn & garden maintenance. Meridian Lawn & Garden Care. Jan 250-550-5386, mazerjan@hotmail.com ARMSTONG AREA- reliable weekly lawn cuts, from $25. 250-546-6050, 250-317-5940. LAWN CUTTING, dump runs and yard maintenance, reasonable rates, seniors discounts. Call Doug for free estimate 250-503-6870.
Landscaping BARK MULCH Fir or Cedar,$20 per yard. Delivery included on orders over 30 yards. Shavings and Sawdust available. 250-838-6630.
Moving & Storage
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
Tree Services Tired of mowing around or looking at those unsightly stumps? For affordable, stump removal call 250-804-6073
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay 2nd cut grass hay, small square bales, $7/bale. 250838-6725 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.
TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
250-306-9684
Legal Services
Countertops
REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
250-545-8294
INSTALLED
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
Specializing in Small Businesses
G.L. Aluminum Patio Covers Inc.
MATURE lady willing to clean houses Mon-Fri. Vernon & Armstrong area. Call (250)546-0166, 250-540-0038
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
KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
Many Other Sizes Available.
250-550-7900
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
New Construction or Renovations
BOOKKEEPING INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
See our website: www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com Do-It-Yourself Kits Available!
CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
Financial Services
Enjoy a new patio cover from G.L. Aluminum 20 x 10’
You Belong
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
window cleaning Residential & Construction Deron Sanderson
Phone: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
250-307-3760
15124 Middle Bench Road, Oyama, BC V4V 2C4 • Fax: 250-548-4045
• Framing • Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl • Decks/Patios • Renos Complete • Post & Beam
- WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
WINDOW CLEANERS • Homes • Commercial • Construction Clean • Water Stain Removal VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA
Marcel Labrecque, Owner/Operator
(250) 545-9522 (778) 475-3978
• Foundations • Concrete Floors • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Sidewalks/Curbs • Suspended Slabs
WINDOWS & DOORS
WINDOW CLEANING
Livestock Organic certified Black Angus Loala cows, heifers,steers,yearling bulls ,
For sale, $900. Reg is a beautiful 7 month old black & white puppy in need of a loving home. He loves people and is very friendly. Call Dave @ 250765-4805 or 250-260-1199.
Australian Shepherd Blue Merle puppies also Australian Shepherd/Border Collie Cross $450/$500 (250)769-6795 Jack Russell Pups, multi colored, ready to go. $400. (250)546-3450
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
Computer Services
Computer Services
Pets
Landscaping
Landscaping
Convenient IN TOWN Location • Delivery Available • FREE Onsite Loading
• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies
OWNERS: KEVIN & LORI WOURNELL
Authorized Dealer
250-542-8191
4620-23rd Street
www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.
SPRING HOURS Monday to Friday 8-6 Saturday 8-5 Closed Sunday
™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions
In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
542-8620
WE DO IT ALL! • PC Hardware Troubleshooting • Virus, Spyware & Adware Removal • Computer Data Backup Arrangements • Hard Drive Data Recovery
14 years serving the community
KELPRO COMPUTERS 2804-33rd St. Vernon • 558-0033 • Fax 669-0561
We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver! • Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE
542.7520
609 KAL LAKE ROAD
TOPSOIL CLEAROUT
$
20
CUBIC YARD DELIVERED 6 yards or more 10K radius of Vernon
250-558-8822 or 250-542-9394 While supplies last
Sunday, May 8, 2011 - The Morning Star B29
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Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING
Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter and emergency vet care financial assistance for low income owners • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER New Zealand Collie pups, very quick learning,for working or active pet,1.vaccination /deworming,$300, 250-547- 6253
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Appliances
Fruit & Vegetables
2 stacked washer/dryer sets. 1 Kenmore electric, 1 Maytag gas, both mint cond. Asking $425 each, 250-549-6545
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)
Heavy Duty Machinery
IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.
Building Supplies Lrg Water cooled commercial A/C, Lrg windows, Rugs & various other items - best offer! (403)540-5757 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
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
Farm Equipment Ford 1200, 18hp, diesel, loader rear blade, great condition. $5000. (250)546-6968 For Sale: 4430 John Deere Tractor, 110Hp - 5895 hours. Cab, heater & good tires. $19,000. 250-547-6945 Lumby
www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Yorkie Chihuahua cross, 2-M & 1-FM left, $300.ea. (250)547-6916, 250-306-7320
Merchandise for Sale
Firearms FIREARMS SAFETY & HUNTING COURSES PAL & CORE by Master Firearms instructor. Call Jim for dates and information at 250-275-6316
Appliances
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.
A-**Special** 53’ insulated makes Great Shop! Only $7200 freight included! And 40’HC $2800. No Rust! STEEL SHIPPING Containers/Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used/Damaged Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage.Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com 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
Furniture
Misc. for Sale
Firewood/Fuel
KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 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 Round table and 4 swivel chairs, 1 leaf. Exc condition, $250. (250)542-5612 Solid Oak diningroom table, w/8 chairs, like new. $300. 250-545-8779.
Garage Sales
Free Items
#1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649
TO GIVE AWAY, single adjustable bed, in good cond. 250-838-6013
Livestock
Livestock
LIVESTOCK HAULING Reliable and committed Call Paul:
250-938-0868
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110 Auctions
GARAGE SALE DIRECTORY STARTS APRIL 8th/2011
DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 2PM 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
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 1/2 Price 12.3 laminate 850 s/f, underlayment included. Will install. 250-260-8511 3/4 size bed, good condition, $50 obo. (250)545-8224 4 wheels, 18” reel mower, c/w catcher, new $75.18” Steihl chainsaw.$110. 10” compound mitre saw. $75. 250-542-0531. Assorted electrical tools, $200 for pkg. 10000 Panasonic air conditioner, good condition, $200. (250)542-9522 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 For Sale ($8000) or Rent Brand new Heavy duty sports activity or display tent for beer garden etc. in rain or shine. 14’x40’, 100’ of portable fencing. 250-546-6978 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 GARDEN ROTOTILLNG 4’ rotovator. Reasonable rates. Book now. 250-549-4474. Hand push lawnmower $75. Walker, large wheels, brakes, etc. $150. 250-545-5993 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com
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Hanging Baskets for that Special
Mom
Auctions
FARM ESTATE SALE OF PETER BELL
Brash Allen Rd., Enderby, B.C.
SATURDAY MAY 14TH, 2011 • 10:00 AM Follow the Signs
• 2005 Case Model DX33 Tractor, shows 665.1 hours • John Deere Model 2350 Tractor 4 whdr c/w 245 JD Loader, shows 6660 hours
• New Holland Model 258 Rake • New Holland Model 492 Swather • New Holland Model 320 Baler • New Holland Model 1032 Stackliner Bale Wagon • Kongsklide Danish CulƟvator • 12’ Chain Harrows • Tebben Rotary Mower • Winnipeg Sprayer • John Deere Model 450 Manure Spreader • John Deere Rear Blade • Numerous Shop Tools Sale conducted by VALLEY
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Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Real Estate
Misc. for Sale
Acreage for Sale
Houses For Sale
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 Maple high back rocking chair, as new $50. (250)545-3175 Mates bed $65., nice air conditioner 7000 btu $190., 2 adj stands for miter saw $25., students desk $15.(250)540-8277 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.
20 ACRES $0 Down, $99/mo. only $12,900 near growing El Paso, Texas, 2nd safest U.S. City. Owner financing, no credit checks! Money Back Guarantee. Free color brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.
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
Playhouse & slide & swings. $200 obo. (250)503-1542 Silver Buyer in Town Now. Buying Old Coins, Collections, Silver, Sterling,Flatware, Gold, Jewelry, etc. 1-800-948-8816 Toastess electric skillet. Lightweight aluminum. Side handles. Easy to see temp settings. As new. $20. 250-5451200 Unique designer chair, cottage farm animal design, green neutral colors, must see, $50. 250-260-8997. 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. SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322 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
Musical Instruments Scandalli 120 Bass Accordion (man’s sz) 11 treble changes, 4 Bass changes. $200. 250542-1588
Sporting Goods Farm & Garden
Bedding plants & flower seeds
250-545-3420 For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
WILL TAKE SMALLER HOME IN TRADE
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
BEAUTIFUL 4.6 acre hobby farm five minutes from Armstrong with 4 br 2 bath house, heated 20 x 25 shop and outbuildings, viable strawberry u-pick, irrigation well rated at 200 gpm. Phone 250 503 8903 to view.
BIG BEAUTIFUL Arizona land $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. One hour from Tucson Int’l Airport. Guaranteed financing, no credit checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 sunsiteslandrush.com
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
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
Houses For Sale
$799,000. Call Jeff Day: 545-6272 Eve: 545-8112 Cell: 307-2497 More Pics and details at www.okhomesellers.com Listing #24856
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
Mobile Homes & Parks
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Home & Lot Packages
Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon 250-549-7258
$
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 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 2 houses at Turtle Mountain starting at $399,000. Call Bruce 403-305-3663
EAST HILL
Tools
House for Sale
2’-0” paper sheer, cuts also light sheet metal,$100. Floor jack,$35, 250 amp ac welder,$100. smoker.$45 250-5468938.
26th St. @ 32nd Ave
Classifieds Work!
(Incls in-law-suite)
Houses For Sale
Call 250-309-2565
or rent to own
5 Bedroom $325,000
WANT TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR PROPERTY? 4BR[+] home 3100 sq. ft. on 5 acres, Full Basement, 1600 sq. ft. Shop and Garage, Pole Barn Fenced and X-Fenced, Concrete Pool - 1800 sq. ft. paving stone patio. Numerous Zoned uses. Many/many Extras.
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
sales associates average more experience and more sales per agent than their Competitors. There is no substitute for experience. Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale)
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www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com 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
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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
Recreational PARADISE FOUND: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $260,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/view/70mile/frank)
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Homes for Rent
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Westmount Apts
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
250-545-7251
250-549-2770
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
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 home, in Grindrod, lrg yard, shed, $800pm $400 D.D. Pay own utilities., Phone after 5pm 250-540-3455. 2bdrm house, North BX, lake & city view, 5-appl, gas in-floor heating, NS in or out, No Parties/drugs, pets negotiable. Avail June 1. $1100. +util/mo (250)260-6051 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 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. Enderby. 250-838-6630. 5bdrm hse w/2 kitchens. Lwr Mission Hill avail immed $1400+utils 250-545-7512 eve Avail July 1, 4bdrm house, BX Rd, big yard, 2 garages. $1600. N/S N/P 250-545-5841 AVAIL July 1st, 5acre, 3bdrm, 5appl, 5mins to town, riding arena, paddock, heated shop & hay barn, outside washroom, horse waterers & stables, dog kennel, RV storage, pets welcome as well as horses. $1800/mo +util D.D. & pet deposit. 250-540-6408. Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1300. Avail May 1st. 250-838-9657 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 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
HWY.6 Mini Storage. 4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
2 Bdrm Apartment +40 Adult, Secure Building No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Included
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
Great buying Opportunities for Canadians in Phoenix, Vegas, Palm Springs & more! Check out information for buying South at www.BestUSBuys.info SALT Team, RE/MAX Vernon 250.549.7258
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Horizon Apartments 1903 - 31A Street
■ 1 or 2 Bedroom ■ Adult 40+ ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
250-558-9696 2 - 1 BEDROOM Cozy 1 bedroom apt. close to all amenities. N/P.
610/month.
$
250-542-7723
NORTHLAND PROPERTIES Adult building Available June 1 1 Prime top 4th floor 1 bdrm suite, F/S, DW, AC, appliances and 24 hour access to restaurant, swimming pool 250-260-1162 Best location for Great living
Retirement Residence
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) 250-545-0470 www.victorianvernon.com
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
Seniors Building
The CLIFFS
1604 - 31st St, Vernon
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included.
• 1 or 2 Bedroom
2 Bedroom Suites $
from
1000 / month
• Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry • No Smoking / No Pets
Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P.
Move In Incentives
On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-558-9696
250-542-1701
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 One bedroom $600 in adult building. Suitable for one mature person. Sorry, no pets / parties or drugs. Call to view 250-558-5020
Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
1bdrm condo, Alexis Park, great view, A/C, No dogs, $750/mo + hydro. 250-3086363 2bdrm 1bath apt NS, close to D/T, sm. pet ok, $900 +hydro. Avail June 1st. 250-307-6174
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *Apartments * Duplexes * Suites * 1 bdrm 1 bath rural suite Pets consid. $750 Incl util 6980 PV Road Incl Fr St Wa Dr avail Now 1 bdrm 1 bath condo near hospital u/g parkade $725+util 1900 30 Ave Appl incl avail July 3 bdrm 1 bath main floor Alexis Park $1000+util 3400 Alexis Park Dr Appl incl avail June 2 bdrm 1 bath downtown townhouse $750+util 38-3413 Okanagan Ave incl appl CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 • email: d-williams@shaw.ca See pictures & maps at
www.buyokanagan.com
FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
DELUXE
CONDO
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.
Good building for Seniors!
1bdrm condo,w/d,a/c,covered parking, storage unit, clean, quiet and priced to sell. $135,000. 250-550-4963 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 2 bdrm 2 bath luxury condo. Secure mature persons, NS Prop. Many extras! $955 incl. heat. No stairs from car to unit! Cat OK. Must see! 250309-2000
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. 2 bdrm + office, No stairs, park by door! Lrg bright corner unit, pleasant patio, in unit laundry. Mature persons NS,NP Property. $835 Must see! 250-309-2000 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.
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ONE MONTH FREE RENT 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, 2bdrm 1.5 bath, on site managers, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented on 2 acres of park like setting, n/p. 250-545-5773 or 250550-0243.
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 Updated central 2bdrm condo, in-suite w/d, top floor, view, $875/mo. RR. ONE MONTH FREE! 604-727-1518
Commercial/ Industrial 2038 FT. COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE IN NORTH END 9’ X 9’ OVERHEAD DOOR $1495 PER MONTH CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198 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 Plaza 43, 4300 Block on 27th St, Vernon. Small retail or office space. Excellent street exposure on major intersection. Complex fully occupied with onsite restaurant and lots of parking. Call 250-542-2060, leave message.
Duplex / 4 Plex
½ DUPLEX FOR RENT Great area, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, $915 plus 2/3 utility, N/S, N/P, references
Homes for Rent
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon MIDDLETON 2 bdrm, very private condo, F.S., A/C, W.D. Available Immed. $800/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new paint. Available Immed. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Bachelor apt., F.S., A/C, onsite laundry, summer swimming pool, covered parking. Available June 1. $525/mo. + util. Sorry, NS, NP.
250-542-5580
Thor
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.
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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 above ground suite in Alexis Park. Just renovated, F&S, shared laundry, yard, parking, utilities incl. $925 or $825 for single person.
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
• 3 bdrm lower suite of home, incl. utilities. Lower East Hill. Yard, street parking, shared laundry. Pets OK. $1,000.
250-549-0665
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
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 duplex, $900/mo. f/s incl., fenced yard, available now. 250-545-9191. 3bdrm in Lumby, 1.5 bath, laundry, ns, small pet ok, avail. now. $850/mo 250-549-1668
Commercial/ Industrial
Commercial/ Industrial
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
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COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS * Retail Commercial and Industrial Space * 1854 sq ft Main flr corner unit New Train Stn Office/Rest $2165/mo incl Tnet Avail now 1160 sq ft Main floor Old Train Station Office/Retail $1355/mo incl Tnet Avail now 696 sq ft Second floor Old Train Station Office space $725/mo incl Tnet Avail now 7652 sq ft N. Vernon Warehouse/Office/Manufacturing $12.00 sq ft incl Tnet Avail now PLUS 5480 sq ft N. Vernon Whse. incl LOADING DOCK $9.00 sq ft incl Tnet Avail now
CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 email: d-williams@shaw.ca
FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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. $1000/MO, 3BR house downtown (3901 32nd St), avail immediately. 250-545-6706 $1000/MO, 3BR house downtown (3901 32nd St), avail immediately. 250-545-6706
1bdrm house, Lavington, 4 appl., 250-542-9419. 1bdrm, Lavington, F/S, use of barn & acreage,suitable for 2 horses, 250-309-5956.
1-Fantastic 4bdrm Silver Star chalet Superb fully furnished & equipped. Avail immed-Oct 31. $990/mo. ianaheath@yahoo.ca 1-250-661-9914
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Rooms for Rent 1 lrg bdrm, w/ 1/2 bath, & use of kitchen, $500. Avail May 16. 250-545-9454
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 Nice home environment, quiet, by bus, good loc, utils neg rent 250-549-7418, 250-307-9407 PRIVATE ROOM in large home Overlooking Swan Lake/BX. Includes everything. $500.00. 778-475-5911 778930-0181 kisersuzy@aol.com
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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 1 BDRM bsmt suite, priv ent,1 bath,in suite W/D, incl util, cable & wifi, share fence yrd, parking, pets ok, near transit & walking distance to town, N/S, avail immed or June 1st, $850/mo. Call 250-542-5791. 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, East Hill, private entrance, w/d,incl all uitl., n/s, n/p, $750. 250-558-3510. 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $800 util. cable & internet incl. avail. immed. 250-550-4536 1bdrm level entry, completely reno’d, very quiet bldg, hot water/inc. N/S only, N/P, $600. 250-545-1220 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 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, walk d/t, 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 2bdrm lrge newly reno’d bsmt suite, priv w/d, utils incl. N/P, N/S $750/mo. 778-475-1209 2-bdrm, private level entry, BX area, updated bright & clean, N/S, N/P, RR/DD, avail. June 1, laundry/util. incl. $900./mo. 250-558-9656 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 BRIGHT 1bdrm, ground level, lakeview, NS/NP, heat, light, cable & internet incl. $750/mo. 778-475-3211
Bungalow Coldstream/Lavington, 2 bdrm on acreage, f/s, w/d,clean & cozy, n/s, n/p, utils & cable incl. $800.Refs req, DD. 250-503-2546 Lower East Hill,1bdrm bach, priv.ent., utils/incl. DD, N/S, N/P. $600/mo. 250-558-9656 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.
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Cars - Domestic
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
05 Chev Cavalier, 180km, 2dr auto, a/c, looks & runs exc., $4300. obo. 250-307-0002. 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 1999 Oldsmobile Intrique, white 4dr, 92,600kms, in great shape, $2200. 250-549-3557. 1999 Suzuki Firefly, 4dr, auto, low kms, great gas mileage. $2100. obo. 250-306-4512. 2002 Sunfire, 4 door, 5 speed, 112,000km, $3950. Immaculate. (250)542-8293 2003 Crown Victoria,silver, w/grey interior, mint cond.190,000km. All options, $5,000.obo. 250-546-3585. 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
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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 Bachelor suite, available now, references required, suitable for student or mature person. 250-275-6224 Downtown 1bdrm, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800, avail. now. (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
Auto Accessories/Parts 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
Cars - Sports & Imports 1986 Honda Prelude Great cond,lost license $500.obo 778-475-2867 Vernon 1992 325I BMW custom paint, leather interior. Asking $4500. Need money for travel. 250542-6084, text: 250-938-4892
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
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 2002 Mustang, good cond inside & out, metallic grey. $5000. obo. 250-308-7065. 2010 Elantra Touring. White, new condition. $14,900. (250)306-6262 92 Miata, 221,000 kms, yellow, well maintained & babied,car runs & looks great. $5,000. Must sell! 558-1432.
Homes for Rent
Celebrations
Recreational/Sale
Trucks & Vans
Anniversaries
For Sale or trade on house as down payment- 2006 38’ Terry Quantum Fleetwood. 4 slide outs, 2 f/p, 2 tv’s, satellite. Also 2000 Freightliner, 6spd, auto, 230hp, 40” sleeper w/new rubber, used 3 times. Selling due to death in family. $90,000. Open to best offer. (250)8380153
2000 Toyota 4 Runner, one owner, 170,000. KM, Dark Green exterior/ Tan interior, excellent condition, 2 sets of tires. $12,900. Contact Heidi 250-306-4161 2001 GMC HD 4x4, quad cab, 8.1lt vortex, rebuilt Allison transmission. $12,000. Trades considered at WHY. 250-3085289
Scrap Car Removal
2004 Ford Freestar SE, 167,000 km, remote starter, stereo, with DVD, 2nd row buckets, rear stow n go great cond. $4900. Call Cole for more info 250-833-2637. 2005 Ford 250 S/D, crwcab, 2WD, v8 auto, A/C, 98K, good cond. $8500. (250)308-2225
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
2007 Toyota Tundra (1/2 ton), 8ft long box, 4.7lt, auto, white, like new. 25,000KM. $25,000 obo. (250)546-8630
Sport Utility Vehicle
‘93 Mercedes 4 cyl, 190 E, 2.3 L, Exc. condition. Great gas mileage $1800, OBO 1(604)241-5924
Classifieds Get Results! Motorcycles 2002 Vulcan 800 Classic, great condition, 19,500 km, $4,500. c/w windshield, crash bars, foot boards. (250)5458094 or 250--308-8484 2006 Kawasaki KZ750 Sport, 6-sp, 10,000 km, great cond. $4500. obo (250)308-2225 2008 KLR 650, exc. cond., new chain & sprockets, heated grips, $4300. (250)549-3949
1984 Class A Pace Arrow 30 ft motorhome. Sleeps 6, 3 awnings.New laminate, h/w tank, shower fixtures, water pump, A/C and Fantastic Fan. Clean and ready to go.$8500.00. Phone 250-549-2307 leave message. 2005 Jayco Jay Flight, 25 ft with slide, exc. shape. $12,900. (250)260-3545 2008 Forest River Puma 245RKS 25’ 8” Fifth Wheel, Dinette slide, surround sound, oak interior, queen bed, 2 swivelling chairs, 30,000 btu furnace. $15,000 obo. Call Ray at (250)550-5602 45ft Essex Motorhome 500 HP Deisel pusher.12500 quiet Deisel Generator 4 slides, all The Bells & Whistles. Price Reduced to $160,000 obo (250)550-4408 8’ Valley camper fridge/stove/furnace sleep 4 made for small truck but modified to fit all trucks and16’freighter Colman canoe. 1000$-camper 400$-canoe 1200$ teaks all. (250) 558-5571
Homes for Rent
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
4 bdrm 2.5 bath Armstrong twnhse $1250+util 8-2655 PV Rd Armstrong Appl incl avail now 3 bdrm 2.5 bath lakeview home $1475+util 7463 Tronson Rd Fridge/stove incl avail May 5 bdrm 2 bath renovated OK Landing home $1700+util 7491 Longacre Dr Appl incl Avail June 5 bdrm 2 bath Armstrong home $1300+util 3825 Highland Park Dr Fr St incl avail May 5 bdrm+den 3 bath East Hill double garage fenced yard 1900 30 ave $1675+util avail June 2 bdrm 1 bath rural home Tillstar Village $875+util #6-7171 Dixon Dam Rd Incl Fr St Avail now 4 bdrm 1 bath BX farmhouse large yard 975 25Ave $1200+util FR ST incl Avail May 15 CONTACT DOUG WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 • email: d-williams@shaw.ca See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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Office/Retail
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.
Trucks & Vans
the classifieds
1985 F-150, 4X4, 300 6-cyl 4-spd, $500. (250)545-3095 1988 Chev Van, fule injection, trailer hitch, very good shape. $1400. obo (250)309-6381 1991 Dodge Cummins Diesel, reg cab, 189,000 kms,1 (250)547-6334 1991 Dodge diesel, auto, 3/4 ton, $1200. 250-503-7883. 1994 Chev Astro 4 wheel drive, $1350. Good cond. 250540-8277. 1995 Chev S-10 Ext.cab. 4.3 auto, 220K, canopy, runs well. $3500. obo (250)308-5633 1995 Mercury Villager $1295 obo. 250-938-4099 1997 Ford Windstar SE, v-6 auto, loaded, 190k, exc. cond. $2800. (250)308-2225 1999 GMC 2500, 4x4, extended cab, 3 door. $6500. 250308-9821. 2000 Chev Astro Van, good cond, tools racks, ladder racks, 140k. Good rubber. $5000. 250-545-8728 2003 Sonoma,V6, auto, extra cab, a/c, cruise,140,000kms, $6800. 778-475-5651 Vernon.
250-550-7900 Utility Trailers 6x8 trailer, totally refurbished, 2’ removable sides, 12” wheels, exc. for quads, sleds & moving. $750 250-545-2663 8’x18’ Flat Deck Trailer, 2 3500 lbs axles, exc. cond. $1800. obo (250)542-0599
Boats 2007 15’1” Legand all sport, full stand-up top, 40hp, 4 stroke merc., 2 electric downriggers, fish finder, black box, as new, $14,000. Jerry 250545-3123. Canaventure 17’, OMC Cobra 6cyl. 4.3, ez-load trailer. 7 life jackets, ski tow rope, lg tube. $5500.obo. excellent cond. (250)503-2460 please lv msg. Catamaran 13x6ft. 100% equipped. New elect. motor, sail etc. Flat back trailer. $2000. (250)547-9047
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Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
TESTIMONIAL PACKAGE 2004 Ford 350 Lariat dually, 4wheel drive, fully equipped for towing 5th wheel, like new. 26,700km. Extras - fuel tank / tool box. 2011 Chaparral 5th wheel 27ft, 1slide, loaded. Used twice.
Ran our ad valleywide and sold to the first person who came out!
IT’S RV TIME! Now accepting newer, clean RVs for consignment.
• Government Certified Techs • Best Parts selection, new and used, in BC • Lowest shop rate in the valley Since 1969
$900 + triple net. (250) 260-4273
Sales & Service Ltd.
BRUCE & ELEANORE BOLTON are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a come and go tea on May 14th, 2011 at the Enderby Seniors Centre, 1101 George Street from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. This is an invitation for their many friends to join them on this very special occasion.
Happy Thoughts
Happy Sweet 16 Kylie!
Turn surplus ‘stuff’ into extra cash.
1995 Jeep YJ, 3 inch lift, 33 inch new tires, lot’s of extras. $3500. Call 250-540-9917
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1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 CASH! Free Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. With or without papers 250-938-6777
Recreational/Sale 1993 Honda Civic hatchback. White. B16A2 Eng w/ Approx 55K (bought it with 25,400) Over $17K of Receipts. Asking $8800 Matt Lunde - 250.307.6818
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When booking online, go to www.kenkraft.ca or call 250-545-5101 kenkraftsalesltd@shaw.ca Dealer #5529
Love Mom, Gary and all your family.
Legal
Legal Notices I, Henry Penner of, Abbotsford, BC (formerly of Cherryville BC) wish to notify all that Brian Henry Penner and Larry Wayne Penner (both of #14 Hansen Rd, Cherryville BC) no longer have the authority to act on my behalf and any authority previously conferred on Brian Henry Penner and Larry Wayne Penner is revoked, canceled and terminated.
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$
MSRP $20,029
OR 1FC09
00 * Biweekly
*Sale price includes all rebates & incentives assigned to dealer, prices do not include taxes or fees. Biweekly payments are 0 down payment based on sale price and payments do include all taxes & fees.
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