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‘People’s park’ reaches milestone RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
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ife without Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is virtually impossible to imagine. Splashing around Jade and Juniper bays has filled the collective memory since the park officially opened June 13, 1986. Well-worn groves have been carved on the trail out to Rattlesnake Point, while encounters with bears and deer generate stories for the dinner table. “It’s in my blood because I was raised in there,” said Val Buchanan, president of Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. “When I was younger, the family would drive down in the station wagon for a picnic lunch. I would horseback ride in there.” Buchanan’s passion for the 4,209-hectare site has only strengthened over time. “I have a grandchild I take into the park now,” she said. Prior to European settlement, the Okanagan people frequented the area and evidence has been found of kekuli villages. During the Second World War, the military trained at Cosens Bay. Recreational activities along Kalamalka Lake go back decades even though what is now the park was owned by Coldstream Ranch for grazing cattle. Public consciousness about the natural resource peaked in the early 1970s when a company considered purchasing the land to develop a golf course and hotel. Protests grew and more than 2,000 people signed a petition demanding a park.
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Joe Lamontagne rappels 160 feet down a cliff at Cougar Canyon in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. “We went door-to-door gathering signatures,” said Sharon Lawrence, a North Okanagan Naturalists Club member. Lengthy and heated debates ensued at Coldstream council. Many of the elected officials favoured the development. “I was the squeaky wheel,” said Dennis Seymour, who was a relatively new councillor and opposed to a resort. “Being raised here, I fell in love with the place. I was going to live or die to keep it that way. I had to take a stand and there were so many like-minded people.” Through the support of then-MLA Pat Jordan and the British owners of
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A special ceremony will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. Coldstream Ranch, the provincial government acquired the land in 1975. However, it remained undeveloped and cattle grazing continued until the
official opening in 1986. Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir dominate the northern portion of the park, while fir, cedar and hemlock thrive south of
Cosens Bay. To date, 432 varieties of plants have been found in the park, including the red-listed flat-topped broom-rape. Wildlife abounds — deer, mink, bobcats, bear, cougar, coyotes, red fox, bats, owls, rattlesnake, turtles, toads, wrens, geese and swifts. “What draws me there is the variety,” said Ray Worley, who lives next door and has served as a park volunteer. “There are several microclimates, beautiful beaches, several hiking trails and it’s a wonderful example of natural grasslands.” Activities cover the four seasons — from cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to fishing, horseback riding and, most recently, rock
climbing. “It’s the people’s park,” said Worley. But challenges have also surfaced over the last 25 years. The lack of natural fire has allowed pine trees to encroach on the grasslands, while vandalism, off-road vehicles and late-night parties put the environment and facilities at risk. Government budget cuts have also taken their toll. “There is less and less staff to look after it so that’s why Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is important,” said Buchanan of the volunteer group which initiates work parties, raises money for infrastructure and lobbies on the park’s behalf. “We have to help apply for money to improve trails.” But Buchanan is convinced the hard work and diligence is vital given what the park has provided to her personally. “Kal Park is part of my heart and soul,” she said. Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park and B.C. Parks will host a 25th anniversary celebration Saturday at 1 p.m. at the picnic area between Jade and Juniper bays. There will be cake and refreshments, guided walks and the opening of the 1986 time capsule. “B.C. Parks is excited to once again work with the Friends of Kal by supporting this joint birthday party — 100 years for the provincial park system and 25 years for one of its most popular parks,” said Kevin Wilson, B.C. Parks, area supervisor.
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Mabel Lake Road one of B.C.’s worst JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
The pothole-plagued Mabel Lake Road in Enderby has been officially named the second worst road in all of B.C. Just shy of 4,000 B.C. drivers voted on the state of the province’s roads through BCAA’s first Worst Roads survey. Mabel Lake Road took second place with 403 votes. “It’s like driving over bones,� said Enderby Coun. Tony Vetter of the rough pavement which is in desperate need of resurfacing and some straightening from about five kilometres out and on. “You beat your car to death going out to (Mabel Lake Resort) and all the way back.� Along with rough conditions deterring drivers from going out to the resort and/or golf course, Vetter says the road has several crooked corners that are a safety concern. “Over the years there’s been some major accidents,� said Vetter, citing several fatalities. “It’s a potential for accidents.� Now, the road that has been driving motorists mad for years has more proof
“It’s like driving over bones.� — Tony Vetter to get the fix it needs thanks to the survey results. “By voting in our first-ever ‘Worst Roads’ survey, B.C. drivers have given BCAA the information and mandate to advocate for road improvements in communities throughout the province,� said BCAA President and CEO Tim Condon. Enderby council, the chamber and citizens can also use the survey results to pressure the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for road improvements. Other local roads joining Mabel Lake Road’s broken pavement and crooked corners on the list of the 20 worst roads in B.C. are:
■No. 5 – Silver Star Road, 117 votes ■No. 8 – Westside Road (north), 81 votes ■No. 18 – Westside Road (south), 33 votes A man died last month when his car plunged off Westside Road and sunk into the lake. Jim Edgson, Central Okanagan west director, says the entire length of Westside Road is a concern and he encourages residents to use the survey results to put pressure on the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to fix it. “I’ve been working very, very hard with the constituents to get this road fixed,� said Edgson of the road that is filled with potholes, blind corners and is an ongoing maintenance nightmare. “I think the time has come for individuals within the Westside Road area, from 97 to 97, to come forward and start talking to the minister and make their voices known. Provide a bigger voice than just me.� Ospika Boulevard South in Prince George
topped the survey with 552 votes in the survey, which was conducted in May. “What the ‘Worst Roads’ campaign does is enable drivers to highlight roads that may have been overlooked, or to remind governments that our infrastructure is aging, and certain roads and bridges no longer meet today’s safety standards or traffic volumes,� said Condon.
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Review launched for lake study Sandals for every moment… ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Coldstream has already done it, now Vernon and regional district electoral areas B and C will have a chance to review the Greater Vernon Boat Launch Study. The study drew harsh criticism from the District of Coldstream and the Okanagan Landing Association. “We’ve heard lots of citizens complain that the report is not as good as it could be, that it’s lacking content,” said Wayne Lippert Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert at Wednesday’s Regional District of North Okanagan regular board meeting. “The study needs to be re-looked at.” Regional district directors unanimously passed a recommendation from the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee that the report regarding the boat launch study be forwarded to member jurisdictions for review, and comment on the consultant’s recommendations. Coldstream council has said the study was not conducted fairly as it surveyed only boat owners and not any other user groups such as swimmers and paddlers. Park name goes to public Regional district directors unanimously agreed with a GVAC recommendation that the District of Coldstream undertake a public process to look at renaming Coldstream Centennial Park. And, when completed, that the results of the public process be returned to GVAC. “We will be sending out a Jim Garlick notice requesting names for the park in our June newsletter, and we will also be asking for comments and
input,” said Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick, who noted the process has already begun with the district having already received some letters. In May, the district began an input process as to whether or not the park on Kidston Road should be renamed Sovereign Park in honour of Art and Agnes Sovereign, who owned the property before it was sold to the regional district after the couple died. RDNO policy is not to name a park after an individual unless the person donated 50 per cent or more of the funds to purchase the land, or donated 50 per cent or more of the land. A public contest in 2007 came up with the name Coldstream Centennial Park. Organizers say thanks Bruce Cummings gave thanks to the regional district for its financial support during the recent Sparkling Hill Masters Cross-Country Skiing World Cup event in March. The event featured 22 countries and more than 1,100 competitors – the oldest was an American, 92 – which was the fourth highest amount in the event’s history. The World Cup gener- Bruce Cummings ated $4 million for the local economy. “On behalf of the organizers, we would just like to say thanks to you all for your support in helping us host this world-class event,” said Cummings, a member of the organizing executive.
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Teachers across the province are in talks that may result in a strike vote. The vote, to be supervised by the Labour Relations Board, will determine whether teachers will launch province-wide collective action with the start of the next school year in September. Initially the job action would involve teachers’ refusal to undertake administrative tasks or to attend unnecessary meetings, while focusing all their energies on the classroom. “If we need to take this action in the fall we will begin by focusing on the central and joyful work of our profession — teaching our students,” said Susan Lambert, president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. “Parents may not even notice much of a change as teach-
“Parents may not even notice much of a change.” — Bruce Cummings ers intend to continue serving our students in the classroom and communicating with parents about students’ progress. However, we will not be doing administrative work or attending meetings with management.” Vernon Teachers’ Association president Bruce Cummings said in 2002 the provincial government stripped the language from teachers’ collective agreements that protected class size and support to students. “This has resulted in a chronic under funding of the Vernon School District,” he said. “In the past 10 years the portion of the provincial budget for education has dwindled from 21 per cent to 15 per cent and the
district has had to cut approximately $15 million from its budget. “This is a shameful legacy for the district and province and one that directly affects all future students of School District 22.” Cummings said for most of their education, this year’s secondary school graduates have been short-changed and the VTA believes it’s time to ensure future graduates do not have to endure declining services in light of cuts to the education budget. “The erosion of services for the grads of 2011 began when they were in Grade 2, practically their whole school career,” said Cummings. “These students have
experienced deteriorating learning conditions such as overcrowded classrooms, reduced learning resources, fewer library resources, and an ongoing lack of support for students with special needs.” Cummings said the conditions worsen as the district is removing 16 teaching positions from five secondary schools in order to save a further $1.7 million despite the fact the district has received funding protection from the government to allow for declining enrollment. “The impact of the removal of teachers affects schools at many levels: staff/teaching morale as many teachers face job uncertainty; student morale and public confidence in education as the district looks to restricting course selections and dropping courses such as Mechanics 9 & 10 and
the Hockey Academy.” Teachers are eager to work at both the local and provincial level, said Cummings, to ensure future graduates do not have to endure declining services in light of cuts to the education budget. “The public is encouraged to show their support for teachers,” he said. “We encourage people to notify our MLA and the school board trustees of their dismay at the chronic under funding of our education system and the corresponding decline in learning conditions. “It is time for all parties, teachers, parents, board members, and the provincial government to stand up and protect our public education system. Now is the time to restore quality services and staffing levels.” If there is a lack of progress in collective bargaining, teachers across B.C. will take a strike
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Seven lucky Vernon groups and two in the Shuswap have hit a jackpot of nearly $150,000. The latest round of B.C. gaming grants includes the following local groups: ■ Vernon Ski Club - $24,600 ■ Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association $30,000 ■ Arts Council of the North Okanagan - $12,000 ■ Vernon Public Art Gallery Society - $30,000 ■ Vernon BMX Association - $4,000 ■ Okanagan Symphony Society (Vernon Branch) - $9,750 ■ Vernon Minor Fastball Association - $12,500 ■ Armstrong/Enderby Skating Club - $12,840 ■ Bill Miner Society for Cultural Advancement - $12,500 “With funding going to the Symphony Society and BMX Association, it’s a diverse group of organizations. Each of them does great work and their efforts make Vernon healthier and more culturally rich,” said Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster. Shuswap MLA George Abbott adds: “The Armstrong/Enderby Skating Club and Bill Miner Society may seem very different – but both are alike in that they make our communities better places.” Across British Columbia, 180 recipients will share
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Water fountains criticized ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
One Regional District of North Okanagan director doesn’t foresee the public using water fountains at Greater Vernon facilities and public parks. Mike Gavinchuk, director for BX-Swan Lake, was the only board member opposed to a recommendation from the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee that RDNO staff be directed to investigate the cost of providing fountains at public facilities and parks in Greater Vernon. “We’re wrong, in my humble
opinion,” said Gavinchuk of the motion, adding he’s concerned about the costs of such a move. “Nobody is going to walk up to a public fountain for a drink, especially where everybody is so concerned about pollution. We’re not horses.” Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert had no problem with the recommendation. “Putting fountains up inside and outside provides an opportunity for the public to use them,” said Lippert. “I expect they’re not going to be used year-round, so the water can be shut off to save costs.” While staff will investigate
the cost of putting in fountains at Greater Vernon facilities, the debate over whether to continue using plastic water bottles carried on. Directors, after some discussion, postponed two GVAC recommendations to send correspondence to the federal government to a future meeting. The recommendations were advising that RDNO supports discontinuing the use of plastic water bottles in the Greater Vernon area, and requesting confirmation on authority over the production of plastic bottles for beverage use. Both recommendations were sent back to GVAC.
Sludge disposal causes a stink ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
A move to allow the City of Enderby to dispose of a maximum 15 tonnes per week of dewatered sludge from its wastewater treatment plant at the Greater Vernon Recycling and Disposal facility has left a sour taste with at least one regional district director. BX-Silver Star director Mike Macnabb was opposed to one part of the four-part plan, which was the $42.50/tonne disposal fee. “It’s woefully inadequate,” said Macnabb. “Anybody who has ever handled the stuff will recognize our regional landfill is not cut out to do it. The disposal fee is ridiculously little in comparison to the work that it’s going to create for the regional district landfill staff.” Regional District of North Okanagan directors were asked to vote on the recommendation to allow Enderby to dispose of 15 tonnes per week at the Greater Vernon facility for a maximum six months while it explores other options for its own treatment plant. The recommendation called for disposal to be permitted only after receiving written authorization from the Ministry of Environment for RDNO to accept liquid or semi-solid waste including sewage treatment plant sludge at the Greater Vernon facility. It would be for six months, at a cost of $42.50/ tonne, which is 50 per cent of the new refuse disposal rates established for 2011, and disposal would only be allowed after an agreement outlining terms and condition of disposal is signed by Enderby and the regional district. “I’d recommend looking at other disposal methods,” said Macnabb, whose motion to up the fee from $42.50 to $155/tonne was not seconded and, therefore, defeated. “We are taking away from our landfill its normal process and putting other things into it that
requires more work to be done.” Enderby Mayor Dee Wejr said the recommendation, which passed with only Macnabb opposed, is a short-term solution only. “This is to ask, at the most, for six months while we finish tweaking the upgrades we’ve done and start getting our dewatering under control,” said Wejr. One of the options Enderby will explore is disposing the sludge on a farm. “There’s a certain amount of information we have to have on that option,” said Wejr.
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on the top. What are we saving this for? Our next hoedown? Fancy hexagonal jars of exotic salsas with golden lids, jams and jellies in unlikely flavors -- jalapeno coconut conserve, lima bean jam, fig seaweed jelly, kangaroo-tail soup. The more I looked, the more I found beautiful, over-decorated cans, tins, bottles and jars of exotic sundries that had made it into our house. A tiny Christmas pudding from London, a cute little wooden tea caddy from Dublin, tapenade from Florence, Algerian couscous, candied kipper snacks, cactus salsa, several hot sauces from Louisiana to New Mexico, each claiming to be 10 times hotter than the bottle next to them. Since most of it claimed to be homemade, none of them have an expiration date. The fancy canister of caramel popcorn was sold to us by a neighbor’s child during a highschool fundraiser. She was a sophomore then, and graduated from college two years ago. Because it was a fundraiser, we paid a dollar a kernel. I pried the lid off and found it had congealed into one large, unappetizing ball that was diamond-hard and as snack-alicious as an autopsy. There’s a jar of anchovy dip some friends had sent us many Christmases ago. Is it still good? That’s the trouble with anchovies -- how do you know when they’ve gone bad? They would taste exactly the same. Anchovy dip could easily replace fruitcake as the gift food no one wants to get for the holidays. Why hadn’t we eaten any of this stuff? Because we are waiting for a special occasion. What a disaster it would have been if I had pulled out the Queen’s Reserve coffee for dinner with the boss. The boss wouldn’t have seen the fancy package, the wonderful tin. He would just taste the horrible coffee, realize we were trying to kill him, leave quickly and give the big raise to Roberts, the office suck-up. I’d lose my job, and we’d have to eat all that horrible stuff in the pantry to keep body and soul together. Jim Mullen’s new book “Now in Paperback!” is now in paperback. You can reach him at jimmullenbooks.com.
When it comes to the looming Canada Postal workers strike, one question is likely to be asked a lot. Something like this, perhaps: “Who would notice?” But the same factors that make regular “snail” mail less relevant are also likely to make whatever action the postal workers’ union takes this week into a long one, perhaps rivalling the epic postal strikes of the 70s and early 80s. The difference this time is that the union is in a far less strong bargaining position. Courier services and e-mail have cut deeply into Canada Post’s core business — even having bills arrive by e-mail is no longer uncommon, and paying bills electronically is nearing universality — so a postal strike no longer has the possibility of bringing commerce to a standstill. That’s not to say that Canada Post is unnecessary. Social assistance cheques of various kinds still arrive via mail and, except for hand delivery, the mail is the most effective way of getting original copies of documents across the country. But what a strike will do is encourage people to make even more use of direct deposit, electronic communications and courier services as a substitute, hastening the transformation of Canada Post into just another commercial courier service, moving farther away from their prime position of being Canada’s official carrier. Both sides in this dispute have a lot to lose if a strike occurs. We suggest both sides in this issue need to take a step back and consider how the public will react to a strike … and then sit down at the table, and keep at the negotiations until they find a compromise acceptable to both parties. ---Penticton Western News
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ost taxpayers have now received their property tax bill for the year along with a tax information sheet attempting to mislead the taxpayer with “improving liveability” and “infrastructure sustainability,” and of course no reference to the $200 increase in the Homeowner Grant by the provincial government to help lower the bottom line. On March 14 several concerned citizens attended the city council meeting and gave input on the 2011 Financial Plan. Many questions were put to the council regarding such matters as annual shortfall in infrastructure spending of $2.5 million, spending on non-essential infrastructure projects, excessive salaries and excessive administrative staff hiring. Other concerns were lack of infrastructure in the Okanagan Landing while non-essential projects were
NOT RIGHT Re: councillor's expenses under scrutiny. It is well documented that governments at all levels have wasted taxpayers' money on a regular basis. Here in Coldstream, it is refreshing to see a councillor who is happy with his remuneration for the job. As Coun. Cochrane says, "The extra meeting is part of the job and after all, we get a third of our salary that is tax free." On the other hand, we have a councillor who is the leader of the pack and has been for going on three years. Her expenses are higher than those of the mayor. She maintains that every dollar was well spent. Why is it, then, that Coun. Besso is allowed to go to Regional District of the North Okanagan and Greater Vernon Advisory meetings, even though she is not on those boards, has no voice and no vote, and can claim $139 per meeting? If she wants to know what is going on, all she has to do is go on the computer and bring up all the minutes and correspondence of these meetings. In my opinion, this is a total waste of taxpayers' money. We, as taxpayers, have paid Councilor Dirk $14,652.80 as a director of RDNO in the past year. Does Mr. Dirk not report back to council what happened at the RDNO meetings? I find it absolutely appalling that Coun. Richard Enns is defending Coun. Besso's pay, while attacking
being pursued in the city, the fact that our taxes are the second highest in the Okanagan Valley and that the city has failed to address the systemic problems it has created and the need for a value for money audit. This council, that claims it is open and transparent,
Coun. Cochrane for showing fiscal responsibility. Why is it that politicians are trying to figure out why there is such a high degree of voter apathy? In my opinion, it is because people in general do not trust politicians as they say one thing and mean another. John Hegler PRISON VOTE This is in response to the vote on the prison in Lumby. There is always a consequence to a vote that people will realize in time. I can actually see the high school in Lumby closing due to a lack of funds. People have a lack of understanding that the Okanagan is a vast migration area for retirees. Vernon has one of the highest percentage rate of people over 65 in Canada. People over 65 do not pay school taxes and with the added burden of these folks migrating from other parts of Canada, means an increased drain on our medical system, which is evident at the present. The baby boomers start retiring this year. So you can bet your bottom dollar, that the high school in Lumby will be closed due to a lack of funds. The Concerned Citizens may have got their way with the prison but will not succeed with the high school the next time around. Anne DeMarce
LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE Citizens of Regional District ‘D’ voted 66 per cent no to a prison being built in Lumby. Regional District ‘D’ has three times the population than the Village of Lumby. The combined votes for Regional District ‘D’ and the Village of Lumby was still a majority 56% per cent voting no. Democracy has spoken. This is a clear majority that does not want a prison in their community. The Village of Lumby alone should not have the right to make such a lifestyle-altering decision for all residents that send their children to schools within the village, work in the village, volunteer in the village, and support local businesses and recreational facilities within the village. The Village of Lumby was built by all the people, not just residents that reside in the village limits. The village’s own council consists of elected representatives that do not live within the village limits. Our elected Liberal MLA Eric Foster has a duty to represent all his constituents, not just the residents of the Village of Lumby. Mr. Foster’s reported “lobbying” on the villages’ behalf is not fair representation of his constituents. The people have spoken and do not want a prison in their community that will forever change the social, environmental and lifestyle for future generations to come.
gave no explanations for its conduct, many questions remain unanswered, and many answers from the treasurer were not worth the paper they were written on. The taxpayers are being poorly served by this council and this administration, and the city is in a financial mess. Financial management and planning at the city is just part of the problem. The relationship with the regional district and Greater Vernon is at an all time low and the sharing of costs (O’Keefe Ranch, Economic Development, Tourism, and Fire Dispatch) is virtually non-existent to the detriment of the Vernon taxpayer. This council is also answerable to us for the increases that have taken place via the Regional District 2010 – garbage collection cost up 25 per cent, recycling up 50.5 per cent, 2011 water up 23 per cent. Barry Beardsell
We hope the government will listen to the people and stop any further negotiations with Lumby as a potential site for a prison. Pat & Robert Pointer THE BRASS RING The Conservative backroom strategists outfoxed the underfunded Liberals by introducing an unacceptable budget. Prime Minister Harper and his majority government are now free to set their own agenda and ignore the Opposition. Many Canadians have had the misfortune of having to deal with a bully, sometimes at home, sometimes at school and sometimes at work. Bullying is all about power and involves repeated actions and behaviour to create or enforce power of one person or group over another person or group. This unwanted election was forced on Canadians and only 40 per cent of the voters supported Conservative candidates. However Harper’s bullyboy government now has all the power. Although well-known for his petty politics, hopefully Harper will not ride roughshod over the democratically elected Opposition MPs who represent 60 per cent of the voters. If Harper does abuse his power, the only realistic option for defeating the Conservatives will be the formation of a new single Opposition party.
At least with a two-party system, the party in power will represent the majority of the voters. The biggest hurdle to the formation of a new party will be convincing all those long-time, card-carrying party members that sharing a loaf of bread with like-minded Canadians is better than begging for a few crumbs from the Conservatives. Lloyd Atkins
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Obee. “People were really, really upset.” Stewart implement ed a regional system in the Fraser Valley, and later did the same thing in the Okanagan. The vote to establish a regional headquarter went to Kelowna, narrowly edging out Vernon, even though Stewart was living in Vernon at the time. Stewart, who passed away in 1971 at 91, started the library systems in the Fraser Valley, Okanagan and Vancouver Island, and also established a system in Trinidad and Tobago in 1944. Maureen Curry, head librarian at the Vernon branch of ORL, was impressed by Obee’s presentation. “He’s done an incredible amount of in-depth research about Helen Gordon Stewart and her role in developing public library service in B.C.,” said Curry. “We certainly owe a great deal of gratitude to this incredible woman and her vision.” Obee has written eight books for Canadian family historians and has presented more than 400 lectures about genealogical and historical research. He is a columnist for Canada’s History Magazine (formerly The Beaver) and a member of the advisory panel for Ancestry.ca.
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So what if all reports indicate she was one of the worst drivers on the planet? As long as she was able to get books to the public, Helen Gordon Stewart would drive to as many communities as possible. That’s one of the stories about the woman who devoted her life to books and libraries as recounted by Dave Obee in front of a crowd of 40 recently at the Peace Lutheran Church. Obee, current editorial page editor for the Victoria Times-Colonist, is a former Vernon Daily News reporter (197376), geneaologist and author of the book The Library Book – A History of Service to British Columbia. Invited to present by the Vernon branch of the ORL and the Vernon and District Family History Society, Obee said that while the ORL was founded 75 years ago, its roots go well beyond that to Stewart. “Originally from Manitoba, Stewart was a very influential woman, very interesting,” said Obee, who did a great job battling through a bout of laryngitis during his one-hour talk on Stewart and libraries. “Without her efforts, I believe we wouldn’t have the library system we have today in the Okanagan.” While still living in Manitoba and working as a teacher, Obee said Stewart found a back issue of Ladies Home Journal magazine and found an article about “What it means to be a librarian.” It was that story that got Stewart interested in libraries. She applied to library school in New York City in 1908.
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Author Dave Obee comments on the life of Helen Gordon Stewart, who was instrumental in founding the Okanagan Regional Library system, to a crowd at the Peace Lutheran Church. “At the time she went to New York City, she had never been in a public library because Manitoba didn’t have them,” said Obee. “She went off to school with no idea what libraries were like.” After a year of training, Stewart began working in the children’s department of the New York library, then moved to Victoria in 1910 to become assistant librarian. Stewart became head librarian after a year. During the First World War, Stewart went overseas to help as a nurse’s assistant. In 1924, she returned to the U.S. to further her education and worked on her PhD. The B.C. library commission, at that time, was run by a man named Norman Fergus Black who put together a survey library service across the province. Obee said Victoria would send boxes of books out to communities for three months and at the end, those books would be returned
and a new box would be sent out. People would order books directly from the government, and people like Stewart would deliver books. Black’s survey discovered that people in rural areas wanted as good as city-type library service and decided to set up a regional system in either the Okanagan, Vancouver Island or Fraser Valley, which was chosen with Stewart selected to implement the new system. And Stewart was determined to build the best-equipped library service she could. Obee displayed a slide containing a
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Fire boat set to launch for North Westside JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Waves of envy are already flowing in as North Westside is about to claim a unique piece of firefighting equipment. The North Westside Fire Rescue service is gaining a fire boat to better protect its land, residents, and neighbours. “There’s nobody in Canada, at least Western Canada for sure, that has a boat dedicated for fire protection,” said Jim Edgson, Central Okanagan West director, who has received inquiries about the boat from the Shuswap, Kootenays and Revelstoke. “It’s a gigantic floating fire hydrant.” While there are fire and rescue boats out there (both of which this new boat also the capability of), this vessel will provide an endless supply of water to the community. Fire chief Wayne Carson confirms that it will likely be one of the first mobile water marine units of its kind in Canada. “We’re very pleased as a fire department that it’s finally happened,” said Carson of the boat that came in under budget at $216,935 and after more than five years of trying to get it, the boat expected to arrive sometime in August. “This is absolutely one of the most essential pieces of equipment we’ve got.” Even though North Westside borders Okanagan Lake, water supply concerns plague the local fire department. What little lake access is
available is dangerous for the department to get in and out of, plus there is the fact that all water supply is cut off whenever the power is out. “We can’t get at the water, the boat will solve that problem,” said Carson. “There’s gotta be at least a couple billion gallons of water out there so I’m not going to run out of water. “You talk to any chief anywhere in the world and ask him what he would give for an unlimited water supply.” With that access brings increased fire protection, not just for North Westside. “Anybody who lives within 300 metres of the lake in the North Okanagan and Central Okanagan has just gotten a boost in their level of fire protection,” said Carson. But it’s not just lakefront owners that will benefit from the increase fire protection. Since the boat gives fire fighters an endless supply of water, they can transport water to upland residents and can supply sprinklers with water if there a wildfire threat (like there was in 2009). “It’s elevated everybody in the district’s level of fire protection,” said Carson, also noting that lake rescue times will be significantly cut in the region. And when an emergency strikes in a neighbouring area, the boat could be a valuable resource “If it’s sitting there and our neighbours house is burning down or the forest is burning down like in the 2003
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Anglers can hook back onto kokanee in Okanagan Lake this year. With Okanagan Lake Kokanee spawner numbers on the rise in recent years a limited kokanee trial fishery will be held this summer. The Kokanee fishery in Okanagan Lake was closed from 1995 to 2005 to conserve dwindling stocks. Since then, Kokanee numbers have recovered due to a combination of the fishery closure and habitat restoration and protection. Previous trial re-openings of the fishery occurred in 2006 to 2010 and harvest rates during the trial fisheries were determined to be sustainable.
The Kokanee trial fishery is open from June 1, to Oct. 31, 2011. The daily quota will be five Kokanee per licensed angler. As part of ongoing rainbow trout stock assessment, the Mabel Lake tag program will continue to reward lucky anglers who catch a rainbow trout with a green tag. They will receive $100 for their efforts. Tagged fish provide vital information about rainbow trout to fishery biologists, such as harvest rates. Some fish have yellow or orange tags that carry no reward, or a surgically implanted acoustic transmitter that is visible when the fish is harvested and
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More than 200 people are expected to hit the links for the second annual Community Golf Day. The event takes place July 10, and it’s a fundraiser for Vernon Jubilee Hospital hosted by Vernon Golf and Country Club and Kalamalka Rotary. “Last year’s tournament raised more than $27,000,” said Rotarian Bruce Shepherd. “We expect it will become a popular annual feature on the Okanagan golf calendar and will be used as an ongoing charity fundraiser.” Funds raised will go toward the Rotary maternalchild department in VJH’s new patient care tower. Golfers can participate for a minimum $50 donation and the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation will issue a charitable tax receipt. “We urge everybody in the community to come out and play” said Cec Ferguson, Vernon Golf and Country Club manager. “There will be hole-in-one prizes as well as a putting contest and a by-donation barbecue.” Tax receipts will be also issued for any additional funds raised and donated to the hospital foundation. Golfers should book their tee times early by calling the golf shop at 250-542-9126 or by e-mailingshannon@vernongolf.com. Some sponsorships for the event are still available and they include a round of golf for a foursome. Further information is available from Darryl O’Brian at 250-545-1555.
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2011 RCMP Jean Minguy Memorial Youth Academy The Vernon/North /N th Okanagan Ok RCMP and d School S h l District Di t i t 22 would ld like lik to t extend t d a very special i l “Thank “Th k you”” to all the following individuals, businesses and organizations for making the 2011 Jean Minguy Memorial RCMP Youth Academy a success. It is because of your support, contributions and dedication to youth that we were able to make it work. Kathie & Jon – 5 Star Awards Jean Pakenham – photography Mayor and Council – City of Vernon Wayne Emde – photography Mayor and Council – City of Kelowna School Districts 22, 23, 83, 67 Mayor and Council – District of Coldstream Tom Williamson SD 22 Electoral Area Directors – NORD Kelly McRae SD23 Vernon Community Policing Society Shonnette Pyefinch SD22 North Okanagan/Shuswap Crimestoppers Bev Rother Kelowna Crime Prevention Association A/Cst. Jennifer Stephenson DND – Vernon Army Camp Cst. Kathy Szoboticsanec - Academy Coordinator Cpt. Mitch Steck Facilitators: Cst. James Moore (Revelstoke RCMP), Cst. Macklin McCall Mrs. Denise Tremblay (Lake Country RCMP), Cst. Cheryl McKinnon (Kelowna RCMP), Cst. Mike Slade Mrs. Marje Broomfield (Kelowna RCMP), Cst. Rosane Vanenbliche (Lake Country RCMP), Mr. Patrick Nicol Cst. Laura Pettigrew (Penticton RCMP), Cst. Cory Hoard (Vernon RCMP), Kalamalka Rotary Club Cst. Dale Bendfeld (Enderby RCMP), Cst. Steven Schenkeveld Kelowna Rotary Club (North Okanagan RCMP Traffic Services) Okanagan Tree Fruit Precision Cleaners Instructors: S/Sgt. Dave MCullagh, Sgt. Robb Daly, Cst. Dylan Burtman, Vernon Square Safeway Cpl. Richard Gingras, Cst. Kevin Rutten, Cst. Tai Vuong, Cst. Micah Chan, Vernon Save On Foods Cst. Jody Turpin, Cpl. Tory Romailler, Cst. Matt Rattee, Cst. Kevin Boeglin, Sun Rype Cst. Justin Fradette Vernon Walmart ICBC Vernon & Kelowna Jack Gareb and John Fournier of the Schubert Centre Vernon Fire Rescue – Cpt. Kim Bolton, Brian Parsons, Matt Olson, Chad Gilroy, Brad Crawford, Derek Kruysifix Vernon BC Ambulance – Allan Hesketh, Christine Papke Central Okanagan RCMP Traffic Services – Cst. Bob Charron North Okanagan RCMP Traffic Service – Cst. Mike Jacobson, Cst. Ken Hedderson ALPR Kelowna RCMP – Cst. Curtis Cole South East District RCMP ICARS – Cpl. Barry Noonan Marion Anderson Vernon Auto Wreckers – Ken & Sheila Nelson Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement – Barry Bertoli Matt Adams, Savannah Matheson, Colin and Kevin Minguy, Angela Seguin, Cst.Chris Dodds, Cst.Mark Kilba, Melanie Jorgensen, Stuart Fraser, Rene Paulin, Cody Carlyle, Braden McMillan, Phoebie Barta, Allison Stahl, Cathy Huber, Josh Daggett, Tyrone Borba, John Raikes City of Vernon Public Works City of Vernon Community Policing Office – Rachael Zubick
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Former queen seeks B.C. crown JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
A past member of Vernon’s royal family has her sights set on an even bigger crown. Kelsey von Holst retired her Queen Silver Star XLIX crown in 2010 and now the 19-year-old is in the running for B.C. Ambassador. She is one of 13 candidates from across B.C., all vying for one of three ambassador positions. But it isn’t the sparkly crowns and glittery sashes that von Holst is after, it is the opportunity. Unlike the glitzy type of pageantry featured on hit TV shows like Toddlers and Tiaras, where contestants worry about perfecting their spray tans and makeup, the B.C. Ambassador program is all about education, motivation and self-esteem. Instead of parading around in a swimsuit, von Holst will spend three hours being tested on her B.C. knowledge. That test, along with speeches, talent, personal interviews, sponsorship, community involvement and fundraising will be judged Aug. 8 to 13 at the pageant in Merritt. Those who are crowned ambassador will get a minimum $1,500 bursary each, plus every candidate is eligible for several other category bursaries. There is also a peo-
ple’s choice award, where the public can vote daily for their favourite candidate at www.bcambassador.com. “Helping with school is huge because as we all know school is not cheap,� said von Holst, who starts at Okanagan College in September for her business administration degree. Juggling these responsibilities and working a part-time job keeps von Holst busy. But it also keeps a smile on her face. “I find this as a hobby, I enjoy doing this kind of thing,� said the Kalamalka Secondary graduate who just returned from a sixweek trip to Europe. If von Holst is crowned a B.C. Ambassador, she will also travel the province representing not only the program, but her community. Which is one reason the City of Vernon has already stepped up as a sponsor. The Queen Silver Star Excellence program was also her entry sponsor into the ambassador program. The last time Vernon was represented in the program was in 2009 by Miranda Stankiewicz. Lumby held two ambassador titles: Melissa Sanesh in 2004 and Brandy Ruttan in 2003. To help put Vernon back on the ambassador team, von Holst is seeking sponsors and planning
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“He will definitely be in the mix. We use a rotation of six or seven so we always have fresh legs Just a few minutes being around Ben Olson and out there.” The Rams, formerly of Surrey, went 7-3 last year, Langley Rams’ head coach Jeff Alamolhoda knew losing 46-10 to the eventual champion Vancouver he had uncovered a gem. The two met at the B.C. Senior Bowl for all-star Island Raiders of Nanaimo, in the semifinals. Olson, who quarterbacked Mike Scheller’s high school football players March 26 at the B.C. Maroons the last two senior AA seasons while also Lions practice facility in Surrey. “When I first met Ben, he was much more of seeing time at defensive end, punter and on special a mature man than all of the other guys but his teams, says he goes hard until he hears a whistle. “My motor doesn’t stop running. I’m the character shined through,” said Alamolhoda. “It was ‘Yes coach’, ‘No problem coach’, ‘What can I do Energizer Bunny. I keep on going and just follow the play and never give up on it and I usually for you coach?’” The respect was mutual as Olson – a Fulton make the tackle. It’s just banging heads and playing Maroon – also took a quick liking to Alamolhoda. football.” Scheller coached Olson in “We got talking to all the football the last three years coaches and coach Alamolhoda and rugby for two. was the guy who really “Ben’s extremely athletintrigued me because he’s the ic and he can do whatever kind of person I am,” said the wants,” said Scheller. “Just 6-foot-2, 225-pound Olson. — Ben Olson pick a sport. He’s fast, strong “The program they’re running and smart. His greatest qualdown there is one I want to get myself involved in before I make the jump to the ity is his leadership. He takes the initiative to be a leader and the kids respect him and listen to him.” CIS.” Scheller said Olson is pretty much king of the Olson, who hopes one year of junior will ready him for university ball, is high on Alamolhoda’s hill at Fulton, but hardly lets it affect his mindset. style. “He’s one of the most positive kids I’ve coached “The personal level that he gets with you. Before every player leaves the stadium, he talks to them and he’s nice to everybody.” Olson and the Rams open the 2011 season personally and he’s just really, really in touch, making sure you’re OK. He’s really personal and in the six-team BCFC July 30 at McLeod Park and Stadium against the Raiders. They visit the I like that.” Alamolhoda, 30, is a University of Manitoba Okanagan Sun at the Kelowna Apple Bowl on Bison football grad who works with at-risk youth Saturday, Aug. 8. The Sun ambushed Langley 30-3 when not coaching in the junior A B.C. Football and 47-0 last season. Olson, who also started on Conference. He says Olson will see lots of time at the Fulton rugby and basketball teams, will study psychology second semester at Okanagan College. defensive end.
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Ben Olson, a Fulton Maroon grad, will play with the BCFC Langley Rams this coming junior A football season.
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Armstrong Shamrocks’ netminder Owen Siddall got his first start of the year and made the most of it with first-star honours in a 6-2 Okanagan X-treme Lacrosse League win over the Vernon Tigers Friday night at the Nor-Val Sports Centre. Playing in front of a packed house for second leg of the Shamrocks’ annual Lacrosse Night in Lacrosseville doubleheader, both teams started the game cautiously. The Rocks’ short man was pressed into action early, killing off three straight powerplays, anchored by the Siddall’s superb 39-save performance. “I just had outside shots all night. Our defence was unbelievable. I owe Devin Rodger seven beer because he blocked seven shots,” grinned Siddall, who was happy to help the Shamrocks break a two-game skid.
“I was pretty nervous to start, but once the balls start flying your way, you just go into goalie mode.” Scoreless after 20 minutes, Armstrong, first overall at 5-2, came to life in the second frame with a trio of unanswered special teams goals, two on the powerplay and one shorthanded. The Tigers, now 2-4, eventually stopped the bleeding when Steve Latimer connected on a powerplay to end the period 3-1 in favour of the Rocks. The third period saw the Shamrocks in penalty trouble yet again, but the short man stepped up to shut down Vernon’s attack. The Tigers’ Darren Holte snuck a late shot past Siddall to complete the scoring. Armstrong finished the game with 36 penalty minutes to Vernon’s 14. Jarrett Medhurst, with a goal and assist, and Chad
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chance.” Moger finished his NHL career with 41 snipes and 79 points in 236 games with Boston and the Los Angeles Kings. He played alongside Ray Bourque, Adam Oates and Cam Neely in Boston and had Luc Robitaille as a linemate in L.A., where he and head coach Larry Robinson didn’t get along. “Those guys (Bourque, Oates, Neely) were awesome. They always worked so hard and they were down-to-earth, they didn’t act like they were better than anybody else. They were the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. Playing in Boston was a great experience. It was awesome.” Kelowna’s Robert Dirk, a Midget coach at the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton, is a former Canuck definitely cheering for Vancouver. “I’m pulling for them,” said Dirk, who watched Game 1 at home with his son, Jagger, who played defence for the WHL champion Kootenay Ice in last week’s Memorial Cup. “I want to see the organization win their first Stanley Cup. My best years in the NHL were with Vancouver. Pat (Quinn), being the GM and coach, drafted and traded for a bunch of castoffs who kind of came together.” Dirk was a shutdown d-man with the ultra-talented Canucks from 1990 until late in the ‘94 season when he was traded to Chicago, so he missed their playoff run to the final versus the Rangers. Vancouver won during those years with the likes of Pavel Bure, Geoff Courtnall, Cliff Ronning, Jyrki Lumme, Trevor Linden, Greg Adams and net detective Kirk McLean. “We did a lot together, we were a real close unit,” said Dirk, who drew an assist on Bure’s 50th goal that ‘93-94 season. “It starts in the room, but you have to have the talent to executive on the ice.” Dirk said he learned a lot about respect and sacrifice, two traits which helped
Defender Mike Siemens scored once and set up another as the Vernon Stars grounded Vernon Kal Tire 3-0 in Okanagan Oldtimers 50+ Soccer League play Thursday night at Marshall Field. Siemens earned the Hefeweizen Beer Man of the Match as the Stars improved to 5-3. Siemens parachuted in a free kick to Rob Ross, who headed the ball past Gord Campbell from close range for the opening goal. Siemens then blasted a 15-yarder through traffic after the 5-3 Tiremen failed twice to clear the ball. Ross took a feed from Ken James and easily found the empty net for the Stars’ final goal.
make the Canucks a championship club in ‘94. In Kamloops, where Mark Recchi’s boyhood home is now offically located on Mark Recchi Way, Mel and Ruth Recchi planned a family reunion for Game 2 Saturday night at Rogers Arena. A total of 16 Recchians were supposed to show and cheer for Boston. Mark is a part owner of the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, a team he played with in the late 1980s before entering the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins. A seven-time all star who started his junior career with the Langley Eagles – Recchi has amassed more than 1,500 points in a career that’s seen him hoist the cup twice, the first time in ‘91 with the Pens, the second in 2006 with the Carolina Hurricanes. Mel and Ruth, though, are in Mark’s corner for a different reason — because he is their son — and they still get butterflies when Rex takes the ice. Ruth watches most of Mark’s games with huge enthusiasm. “I think you can hear me down the street when he plays,” Ruth told Marty Hastings of Black Press. “Mel goes out and paces in the yard.” Ruth is scheduled to have an operation on her foot in Kamloops on June 14, the off-day between what would be Games 6 and 7. She will not be able to make the trip to Vancouver if the series goes the distance, but that doesn’t mean she won’t hear from her son. Mark calls home daily to talk with his mother and father — the latter often augments the advice of Bruins’ head coach Claude Julien. “He’ll ask me how he played,” said Mel, a fan of the New York Rangers in the original six days. “If I didn’t think he was skating well or something went wrong, I’ll tell him. He’ll say, ‘No, yeah, I just didn’t feel good today.’”
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Vernon Re/Max Tigers' netminder Tyler Landry braces for a shot by Armstrong Shamrocks' Milan Marcetta in Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League action Friday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. The Tigers (3-4-1) took the lead in the third period on a goal by Midget call-up sniper Jordan Orr, but Marcetta ripped a hard point shot past netminder Tyler Landry in the dying minutes to equalize. Landry, who plays firstyear Midget, didn’t disappoint in his first start for the Tigers, and was exceptional in the third period when the Shamrocks’ offence threatened to take over the game. “He tightened up his game after the (first) three goals and
was outstanding,” said Vernon head coach Myles Brumpton, likening the Vernon keeper to a young Brodie MacDonald. Added Br umton: “Disappointed we only walked away with a tie, but we’ll take the point. We closed some holes in our game. I’m proud of the boys for how they played defensively.” He also credited assistant coach Dave McWhirter for revamping the Tiger offence, and had praise for Darren Kirby, calling the Tiger vet-
eran a “floor general” in his season debut. The Tigers hosted the 3-4 South Okanagan Flames Saturday night, and Armstrong is in Kamloops tonight (7 p.m.) to face the 2-7 Rattlers. Meanwhile, the North Okanagan Butcher Boys Legends got a buzzer-beater from Liam Drabiuk with 2.7 seconds remaining as they iced the Kamloops Rattlers 7-6 in Midget A2 lacrosse action Thursday night. The Legends’ Jordan Orr, who assisted on Drabiuk’s winner, sniped a shoot past the Kamloops goalie, assisted by Jonathan Grant and Jake Thomson, to open the scoring, but the Rattlers answered with two of their own. Orr scored again while flat on the floor as the Rattler goalie never saw the ball trickle past him. Kamloops answered once more to end the first period with a 3-2 lead. The second frame saw Kamloops earn a two-goal cushion before Liam Drabiuk and Mitchell Anderson drew singles for North Okanagan, assists to Dustin Copeland and Sean Connors. Kamloops jumped ahead again in the third, but Ryan Sarazin pulled the Legends even. The Rattlers staked another lead, only to watch the Legends’ Mike Hanley answer yet again, assisted by Conor Payne.
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The Vernon Re/Max Tigers used a natural hat trick from Braden Barr to salvage a 5-5 draw with the Armstrong Shamrocks in Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League play Friday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Playing the opening game of Armstrong’s annual Lacrosse Night in Lacrosseville doubleheader, the baby Rocks came out flying, jumping out to an early 3-0 lead. Goals came from Willy Hanley, firing a low shot, Milan Marcetta, with a laser into the top right corner, and Owen Barker, who intercepted an outlet pass on the goal crease and threw the ball into an empty net. Armstrong then fell into penalty trouble and Barr made them pay, scoring three straight goals, including a buzzer beater, to end the first period 3-3. “We knew Vernon was going to be hungry for a win after a few losses, and we had our chances but we have to give them credit for hustling for loose balls and controlling the ball in the second period,” said Shamrocks’ assistant coach Ryan Nitchie. Despite being outplayed in the second period, the Shamrocks (5-3-2) managed to keep the game tied on a nice outside shot by Joel Castle. Jay Seaton, with his first of the season, answered for the Tigers to keep the score deadlocked after two periods.
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He’s a hockey nomad who loves to stop pucks in his spare time. Michael Hails, the 16-yearold son of a forester, has played the game in Salmon Arm, Orangeville, Ont., Fort Nelson, Squamish, Kelowna and Vernon. His first year of Midget Tier 1 with the Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers, goes down as his best so far after backstopping Jim Armstrong’s team to the Okanagan Mainline Hockey Association playoff final against Brent Gilchrist’s Fripps Warehouse Kelowna Rockets. Gilchrist, at the time of the playoffs, called Hails the best goalie in the league. The former NHLer was right. OMAHA, at its annual general meeting Sunday in Vernon, named Hails MVP. The association chooses from just one division each year and selects an MVP. “I read in the paper what Brent Gilchrist said about me and I really appreciated it,� said the amiable Hails. “I’m not totally like Tim Thomas (of the Boston Bruins), but I get the job done. I do whatever it takes.� Born in Chilliwack, Hails started minor hockey in Salmon Arm. He was the fastest player on his team, playing defence. It was after a game at the Sunwave Centre when he asked his father, Dave, if
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Dave’s Mobile Mechanic Devils outlasted the Whitehouse Mortgage Gators 19-15 in Vernon Women’s Slo-Pitch League play Wednesday night. The Devils led 13-8 after four innings with the Gators getting five hits and four RBI from Jennifer Thatcher before she went into vacation mode. Kate Carter supplied five hits and two ribbies for the Gators, while Cortnay Solmes, Jody Swartz, Danielle Saddleman, Meridee Schindel and Tiffany Discher added solid offence.
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Netminder Michael Hails, who played with the Vernon Home Building Centre Midget Tier 1 Vipers, was honoured with the Okanagan Mainline Hockey Association’s MVP at its annual general meeting. he could play goal, mainly because “you never come off the ice.� The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder stretches 30 minutes a day to get more flexible. He’s a gym rat, working out at Fitness West. His net detective idol is not in the Stanley Cup playoffs. “I love Ryan Miller. He just looks so calm and patient. He’s a such a great goalie and he got MVP for Buffalo. He looks so relaxed.� The Grade 11 Kalamalka Secondary student was happy with the Midget Vipers’ sea-
son. “I thought we had an outstanding year. We had some unfortunate injuries and we lost a player (Brett Hawrys) to junior B late in the season. We were ranked third in the province early in the season.� Armstrong, who also had a superb goalie in Danny Todosychuk on his roster, was delighted to see Hails recognized. “Three words describe Michael – focused, dedicated and driven,� said Armstrong. “Michael’s work ethic in practice was exceptional. He never
took a practice off and always pushed his teammates to be better. Michael’s competitive spirit and will to win pushed his teammates and allowed them to succeed.� Hails, who spent one Bantam year with Pursuit of Excellence in Kelowna, will attend B.C. Hockey League main camps with the Vernon Vipers and Salmon Arm SilverBacks. He also has invites to junior B camps with the North Okanagan Knights, Osoyoos Coyotes, Kelowna Chiefs and the expansion Chase franchise.
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The Anchor Inn Panthers outlasted the Kal Tire Sox 8-7 in Pee Wee baseball action Tuesday night at Creekside Park. Rookie pitcher Kyle Kerr took to the mound in the first inning and had a strong outing. Hunter Kruger, Morgan Johnson and Keefer Kaemph were speedy on the bases, each swiping a pair. Alex Laurila, Chase McRae and Steel Sirgurdson all reached base in the middle innings. Sage Shaw and Daymond Jassal were stars in the outfield, while Jake Emmons and Jesse Helmle added singles and drove in runs. Braden Galowski, as the plate boss, and Brent Shaigec, as the field boss, umpired a great game. In other Pee Wee action, the C&A Royals dusted off Kal Tire 11-9. Nathan Nesbitt, Joey Kohutosh, Josh Gares, Bailey Wellman and Adam Sacht handled the Royals’ pitching, while Ty Wellman and Jackson Brownrigg flashed hot bats. The fifth inning was highlighted by Brownrigg’s outstanding foul ball diving catch at third base to end the inning. In Bantam play Tuesday night at Marshall Field, the previously undefeated Johnston Meier Meteors fell 14-7 to Salmon Arm. The Meteors got off to a bad start with several
errors in the early innings. Good at-bats came from Jacob O’Quinn, Kyle Dennis and Jordy Griffiths, who showed great patience at the plate. Lucas Colgan, O’Quinn and Shelby Hartwig all shared pitching duties. In Mosquito play Monday night at Lakeview Park, the Hi-Pro Sportswear Black Sox brushed back the Union Securities Yankees 10-9. Jaylan Phillip and Josh Bridge both drove in runs to jumpstart the Yankees’ attack. Jarod Leroux knocked in Jacob Green for the Black Sox, and it was 2-2 after one inning. Lee Christensen stroked a double to centre field, scoring Green and Ethan Eisenhauer for the Black Sox in the second inning, while the Yankees scored three times in the third with Bridge pitching a solid inning and catching a nice pop fly. The Yankees’ Shelby Porteous drove home Eric Foufoulas in the fourth, while Black Sox pitcher Leroux caught a pop fly to shut the Yankees down after they scored twice. Bridge pitched a solid inning for the Yankees by striking out two. Christensen planted a nice hit to right field for a run-scoring double. The Yankees were leading 9-7 going into the fifth, but the Black Sox shut them down, as Dawson Chase, pitching for the Black Sox, struck out the side.
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Nashville Predators’ defenceman Cody Franson told A.L. Fortune student-athletes to believe in themselves and never quit on their goals. Franson, a 23-year-old who grew up in Sicamous, was the featured speaker at the Falcons’ year-end athletics banquet Wednesday night in front of 200 guests. The 13 coaches of the 19 teams gave a brief overview of the highlights of each team’s season and recoginized three athletes with individual awards. Team captains then thanked their coaches. The overall top athletes in Grade 8, junior and senior were then recognized. Co-winners of the senior male athlete of the year were Billy Abbott and Josh Vetter, while the senior female athlete of the year Dillon Halvorson. The top junior male athlete was Luke Tompkins, and the top junior female athlete, Kassy Harder. The Grade 8 honoured athletes were Brett Bernard and Jessica Bourelle and Tea Reimer (tie). “Cody talked about growing up in Sicamous, coached by his dad in minor hockey, and then moving away from home at the young age of 16 years to play junior B for Beaver Valley (Nitehawks), then major junior hockey in Vancouver for three years
with the Giants,” said Terry Shykora of Fortune athletics. “He spent two years with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American League, and now has played two full seasons with the Nashville Predators. Cody said that as he went through the ranks, he might not have been the fastest or most skilled player, but he was always determined to be the one who worked the hardest. “He advised the young athletes to not be discouraged by doubters who might tell you that you are not big enough or fast enough, but to believe in yourself and always work hard and stay focussed on your goals, no matter what aspect of your life they may be in. Cody said that his dad always told him to prove the doubters wrong, and to be able to do that has been very satisfying to him. “He also talked about how much he enjoys coming home in the summer and spending time with his high school friends and helping out at the Sicamous hockey school. Cody was extremely generous with his time, sticking around to take pictures with a large number of the athletes in attendance and answering their questions.” Shykora gave special praise to PAC parent Janice Croken, “who made all of the preparations for a wonderful night.”
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Purple Tears initiative raises awareness Morning Star Staff
Purple Tears are being shed around town. Over the next few weeks, Vernon family centres, gathering places and agencies will be spreading the news about the period of purple crying. “Crying is a known trigger for shaking and child abuse,” said Claire Yambao, provincial program coordinator of Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome B.C. “People need to know it’s normal, and that if they get frustrated, it’s OK to put the baby in a safe
place and walk away. The crying will come to an end.” Purple crying is the normal yet often frustrating developmental stage when infants between two weeks and four months can cry inconsolably for up to five hours a day. The Purple Tears initiative aims to increase awareness of this difficult stage among parents of newborns, caregivers and the general public. Posters and large vinyl decals will appear in local child and family centres including the
North Okanagan Foster Parents Association and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, in order to inform and educate the public on the Period of Purple Crying. These highly visible tear displays ask questions such as: “Can all this crying be normal?” and “Did you know your baby would cry like this?” or “Will this crying ever end?” Visitors are directed to www.purplecrying. info to learn more. The Purple Tears initiative in Vernon will also include an upcoming CLICK for Babies
knitting campaign. The campaign solicits the general community of knitters and moms to knit purple baby caps to be distributed to newborns throughout the month of November. Last year’s campaign received more than 4,000 caps from knitters across B.C. – including a couple hundred from Vernon – distributing them to every baby born in B.C. in November 2010. The Period of Purple Crying program explains normal infant crying, and how to cope with it. It is the largest
evidence-based initiative to create a cultural change in how society understands normal infant crying. It also helps prevent abuse and death, which can result from shaken baby syndrome. To learn more visit www.dontshake.ca.
natural environment by helping in the removal of invasive weeds. Participants may register for the Invasive Weed Pull on-site at North Vernon Park on June 11. For more informa-
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REGIONAL BOARD HIGHLIGHTS – MAY 2011 WEST NILE VIRUS RISK REDUCTION FUNDING
The Regional Board has received approval from the Union of BC for a grant to fund the 2011 West Nile Virus Risk Reduction program. The Regional District will receive almost $270,000 from the BC Ministry of Health to reduce mosquito larvae by treating over 250 known breeding sites on public lands and roadside catch basins within the Regional District, its member municipalities and Westbank First Nation lands.
WATER SYSTEM BOOSTER STATION BUILDING The Regional Board has authorized a contract for construction of a booster pump building for the new Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and Valley of the Sun water system. Cummings Construction Limited bid of $539,000 excluding HST is the lower of five qualified bids received and evaluated after a Request for Proposals.
MARINE MOBILE WATER SUPPLY VESSEL CONTRACT The Regional Board has authorized a contract for the purchase of a Marine Mobile Water Supply (Fire Boat) for the North Westside Fire Rescue service. The bid from Kamma & Blake of $216,935.39 was the lower of two qualified bids evaluated in response to a Request for Proposals.
APRIL BUILDING STATISTICS During April, 12 building permits were approved for projects worth $749,000 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas. From January through April this year, 49 permits have been issued for construction valued at just over $4.1-million.
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Lumby teacher Steve Plecas (left) and Vernon doctor Chris Cunningham have been named Smoke Free Champions for Change winners by the Interior Health Authority.
Pair smoke out honours Morning Star Staff
Smoking is the No. 1 cause of premature death and a leading cause of preventable hospitalization. According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use kills more than five million people a year – an average of one person every six seconds – and accounts for one in 10 adult deaths. Interior Health recently chose May 31 – World No Tobacco Day – to recognize those who are making a difference in tobacco reduction. The Smoke Free Champions for Change Awards recognize community members and Interior Health staff who have gone beyond their regular everyday work to reduce tobacco use by preventing people from starting to use tobacco, helping people to stop using tobacco and reducing exposure to second-hand smoke. “These awards are not only about recognizing the great work that is being done to promote tobacco reduction,” said Trish Hill, senior tobacco reduction coordinator, “they are also about sharing ideas and inspiring others to take action.” Lumby teacher and counsellor Steve Plecas is among the community winners. Plecas, according to Interior Health, saw the value in providing assistance to youth who wanted to quit smoking. Plecas started a Kick the
Nic program for students in Lumby that assists youth to either cut down or quit smoking. Also among the community winners is Vernon’s Dr. Chris Cunningham, a hardworking and caring physician who passionately goes above and beyond for smoking cessation. He has been a huge
support to Fulton Secondary School’s Kick the Nic program. Over the past four years, Cunningham has organized many events at Fulton, Vernon Jubilee Hospital, and even his office. Cunningham’s dedication to smoking cessation is evident by the time he gives to students in his already busy day.
Interior Health encourages citizens to do their part to promote and support tobacco reduction. For more information on how you can get involved in Tobacco Reduction efforts in your community, contact the Interior Health Tobacco Reduction Program at tobacco@ interiorhealth.ca.
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mother’s shares, being one-third of the total issued – which would allow him to share in the net proceeds of the sale of the company’s building. As has long been the law, the court decided that a gift, once absolutely made, cannot also be conditional on being given back later. A person who receives a gift is free to deal with it as they see fit. So when David transferred the shares to his mother, they belonged to her. He signed a share transfer document, the shares were registered in his mother’s name in the company’s share register, and the court inferred that the necessary directors’ resolutions (approving the transfer) were passed. Nothing further needed to be done to “perfect” or complete the gift. The situation was different, however, with the “giftback” document his mother signed. A gift involves an intent to give. But for a gift to be completed, there must also be complete delivery or transfer of the gifted property. In this case, some of those steps didn’t occur. The result that the purported gift to Vlahos was David was incomplete. David lost his case, except for his right to claim management fees, if he could prove he was owed any. Interestingly, David would likely have succeeded if he had argued that the original transfer to his mother wasn’t an absolute gift but rather created a trust for him. However, this likely would have created tax problems for him. If you want to ensure that a gift of significant property is final, or alternatively can be unwound at a later date, see your lawyer to ensure that the transaction has the desired effect. Your lawyer can also help if you end up in a dispute that you can’t resolve. This column has been written with the assistance of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Nick Vlahos of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.
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Jackson Point is a playful and energetic four-year-old who loves hockey, lacrosse, school and his dogs, Lacey and Daisy. He was born a partial amputee with three fingers and the palm of his left hand missing but he doesn’t let that slow him down. With the help of the BC War Amps CHAMP (Child Amputee) program, he’s meeting other children with challenges like he has and learning how he can do whatever he wants to do. Jackson and his parents, Kyle and Carmen, recently attended the CHAMP Seminar in Vancouver for the second time. “It’s overwhelming the first time but in a positive way,� said Carmen. “We want to do everything to help Jackson realize that he is perfect for us the way he is and he has always been amazing in how he figures things out. We all learn so much at the conferences, meeting other families and children with different kinds of amputations. One parent goes to play sessions with the children and the other goes to sessions to learn about resources. There was one session with the children where they all showed and talked about their artificial limbs and the different ones they had for different activities.� The CHAMP program, which is funded solely by the public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service, and is staffed by amputees or people who have an amputee in their family, is available to all families who have children with amputations at no cost to the families, no matter what their income. Families are matched with other families with children with similar amputations and keep in touch through phone calls and e-mail, with funding available for visits. “They do everything for us. They greeted Jackson by name at the conference and he gets birthday cards. When we were in the groups, we could talk about anything we wanted and the kids are able to meet the junior counsellors who have grown up as amputees and are role models for them,� said Carmen. There were 86 children and youth with
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Jackson Point, four, attended the BC Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar in Vancouver with his parents Kyle and Carmen. their families from around the province at the conference, which is held once a year. This is the 30th anniversary of the CHAMP program. “We always learn something. There are books for the children, one about an octopus who had a missing limb. Jackson loves Finding Nemo, where the fish had a special fin,� said Kyle. “He’s so active. He’s on a soccer team and he’s figured out how to make a hockey stick and lacrosse stick work. The War Amps will help him with any adaptive equipment he needs for any activity he wants to do, all at no cost to us. They will even custom-make things.� Carmen is impressed by the warmth and acceptance of the whole organization. “We want Jackson to be comfortable with who he is. When he first started to understand how his hand was different, he would sometimes try to hide his hand
in his shirt sleeve. At the conference, he gets to see that he is not the only kid like him. It is all so welcoming and supportive, like no place else I’ve ever been before,� she said. Jackson liked having the special time with his parents and no sisters. “It was fun,� he said. Kyle is pleased with how the seminar encouraged Jackson. “He’s figured out how to hang off the monkey bars at the playground. He persisted and now he just gets out there and swings.� Kyle and Carmen said there is no way they can fully express their appreciation for the help their family has received from the CHAMP program, that they hope that every family who needs the program will find out about it, and that they are grateful for the community support which makes it all possible.
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Taking steps in your fitness program to reduce injuries normally isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Most people talk about how they want to lose weight, increase strength or endurance. Staying strong, healthy and active is obviously one reason why many don’t get injured but adding appropriate drills or exercises into your training program geared specifically towards reducing dysfunction should be added to the top of your fitness list. When it comes to sports and training specifically for your sport, I believe it’s become a bit of a gong show. It doesn’t mean that if you love to golf you need to train by mimicking your swing or spend countless hours performing the exact moves you would see in your sport. As an example, let’s take a look at a hockey goalie and their goal in training. Yes, lateral speed and power and reaction may be a couple things that come to mind. Flexibility is also a focus. You might spend countless hours stretching hamstring and adductor (groin) length, but is this giving you the results you want? One point of concern is lack of hip mobility: the function of the hip joint in each plane of motion. Is it moving freely in a forward, lateral and rotational plane of motion? Mobility is separate from muscle length or ”stretching.” Without mobility it is impossible to create stability. Hamstring length is another topic that is raised the majority of the time. For some, they spend hours stretching their hamstrings because they “feel tight.” The majority of the time that poor little ham-
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Community invited to learn more about elder abuse KELLY DENIS Special to The Morning Star
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to share information on the links and many facets of abuse and neglect in later life, as a family violence problem, an intergenerational concern, as well as a health, justice, and human rights issue. It is also a chance to speak with one voice on this important matter. It is an opportunity to join together and recognize the many local and regional efforts to address the problem. The North Okanagan Community Response Network (NOCRN) is hosting a Food Fun and Information Day at the Schubert Centre June 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be guest speakers from organizations including, Community Safe Policing, Public Guardian and Trustees Office, People in Need Crisis Intervention Society, Seniors Information Resource Bureau, Vernon Women’s
Transition House, and financial advisors. There will be also be exhibitors from Home for Dinner, Epicure, Tai Chi, BodyWize, Old Age Pensioners Association and others. My World….Your World….Our World….. Free of Elder Abuse is 2011’s international slogan for this year’s World
Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Join the NOCRN at the Schubert Centre to hear valuable information, enter free draws and have some fun. Everyone is welcome to attend. CRNs around the province are reaching out to their communities to establish a network of
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of Old Fashioned Service at Hogarth’s Clinic Pharmacy.
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Pastor: Allen Perry and pastores invitados And guest speakers
Information: 250-542-7435 or 250-545-7043 Connie: 250-545-7421 or C.rios@shaw.ca Hermanos, los esperamos, compartiendo con todos nuestro AMOR por Cristo. (Brother’s we wait for You, to share with everyone our LOVE for Christ.)
Mi confianza esta en Dios. Jesus: YO, confio en ti My faith is in God. Jesus: I trust in You!
Every second Sunday (pot luck) Alimentos de traje. Cada Segundo Domingo
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It’s time to get outdoors with Recreation Services. “We are challenging residents to get active and try something new this spring,” said Deb Trehearne, recreation programmer. “We want to encourage people to take a step outside their comfort zone and try a new outdoor based activity. “ The North Okanagan is a great place to experience land, water and air sports. I frequently hear from parents that they would love to try out the programs we offer for their children.” Recreation Services has come up with a solution by teaming up with various staff and businesses to create programs for adults and families that encompass many of the activities from its popular summer camps. From the ground, the Recreation Centre offers Rock Climbing courses for
in an affordable manner and in a fun group setting. Our hope is that they continue on with the sport and increase their level of activity.” For more information on these programs and more please visit the Recreation Services website at www.greatervernonrecreation.ca or call Treherne at 250550-3672.
Emergency and First Aid for Pets Tuesday, June 14 • 7:00 PM Learn what to do if your pet is injured. Topics will include recognizing and addressing common emergencies, safe transport of an injured pet and what you should have on hand in your first aid kit to help your pet. Call to reserve your seat today…
250-549-0402 2700 - 30th Avenue, Vernon (kitty corner to the Court House)
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Dr. Carey Keith Dr. Trinity Smith
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Karen Larochelle enjoys rock climbing at Cougar Canyon in Kalamalka Provincial Park. families and adults and a guided hike through Kalamalka Provincial Park’s Cougar Canyon. These programs are led by certified and qualified staff Jose Larochelle and Andrew Hayes who led the summer Base Camps for youth. From the air, Recreation Services
offers an Introduction to Paragliding program. The program is geared for beginners and includes a tandem flight. It is an excellent way to see Vernon and area from a whole new angle. From the water, Recreation Services offers kayaking courses and Stand Up
Paddleboarding classes on Kalamalka Lake. “Kayaking is a great sport, you get a great workout but it is so relaxing and the scenery is breathtaking,” said Treherne, who has taken the kayaking course in the past. “We offer these courses to give participants a taste of the sport
Quilt show helps out the SPCA Morning Star Staff
A handmade quilt is a cozy way to warm up on a cool evening. But thanks to an annual fundraiser, they have also provided some warmth to homeless animals at the Vernon and District SPCA. Hundreds of quilt enthusiasts from throughout the Okanagan attended the recent exhibit Quilts in the Coldstream V at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, a fundraiser in memory of Sharon Sasaki, with proceeds to the SPCA. “We had a great day and were very happy with the money raised and the number of people who attended,” said Buffie Moir, with Coldstream Quilters, which hosted the event in conjunction
with the Coldstream Women’s Institute. “We were very pleased to donate a total of $2,869 to the SPCA.”
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What is the problem when my cat is having trouble urinating?
Problems affecting the feline urinary tract are common. Bladder stones may form and cause trouble, the urine’s overall concentration, pH, the presence of infection and mineral composition in the diet together or in part, may lead to crystal and stone formation. The presence of stones can lead to trouble in both the male or female cats but, the males suffer the majority of urinary blockage due to their narrowed urethra. Whenever a blockage occurs, it is considered an emergency. Along with experiencing pain, male cats can quickly become very ill and go into shock which can be fatal. Infections of the bladder can occur, this is the result of bacteria ascending from the lower urinary tract up to the bladder. Established infections can alter the urine pH and lead to formation of crystals and possible stones. Most animals with urinary infections may exhibit increased urination, urgency and cause them to urinate outside the litter box. Diet is the predominant means of controlling the urine pH. The ideal urine pH should be slightly acidic to inhibit bacteria, crystal and stone formation. Besides diet, the best way to prevent lower urinary tract problems is to ensure adequate water intake. This can be accomplished by offering a high quality low mineral content canned cat food. If you have any concerns regarding your feline pets urinary health please contact your Veterinarian. — Miles Latwat, DVM
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Feature Event: Information night and Flightcraft industry tour June 8
CHERRYVILLE DAYS 2011 GOES DOWN HOME COUNTRY Get your hats and cowboy boots on, and get ready to kick up your heels at the Down Home Country Cherryville Days 2011June 5 in Cherryville. Pancake breakfast in Hanson Park. Entertainment Sunday will include the Cherryville Gospel Church Band, and local band, Gallon’s Corner. Also a Bake Contest, Kids’ Colouring Competition, Goodie Concession, Kids Zone, Tea Garden, Beer Garden, Sunday Community Dinner, and Cherryville Farmers Market, in Hanson Park. A schedule of events is at www.cherryville.net. Contact Toby Marsh at 250-547-0129. VOLUNTEERS WANTED The North Okanagan Valley Gleaners used furniture store (A-4405-29th St., call 309-8854) is looking for people who could donate four hours each week working in the store. Volunteers also needed in the processing plant in Lavington, which runs Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon. Call 250-545-1672. ENVIRONMENT WEEK JUNE 4 TO 11 Join the City of Vernon and RDNO for activities and events. June 5 is BC Parks’ 100th anniversary so come out and join the fun, family multi-sport event at Ellison Provincial Park from noon to 4 p.m. (registration 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday is the Sustainability and Environmental Leadership Awards presentation and Inquisitive Clips film premiere evening. Bring the family; it’s free! Event begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday is Water Awareness Day! For Clean Air Day on Wednesday why not get on the bus? Public transit is free all day and there is a free breakfast at downtown transit exchange from 6:30-9 a.m. Thursday is Styrofoam Round-Up so bring your clean Styrofoam to the Wholesale Club parking lot 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday is Local Food Day so check out the Vernon Farmers’ Market at the Sport Chek parking lot from 3-7 p.m. The week wraps up with a free Permaculture workshop at Xerindipity Garden June 11 from 1- 2 p.m. See www.vernon.ca/sustainability or call 250-550-3700. COMMUNITY-WIDE SING-ALONG June 5 from 7 - 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church (1406 – 32 Ave). The Sing-along Band will play with Karl Janzen leading as we sing our favourite hymns and southern gospel songs. Join us for this hour of sharing God’s love through music. ARMSTRONG ENDERBY RIDING CLUB FUN DAY June 5, IPE Fairgrounds at 9 a.m. Everyone welcome but you must have a Horse Council membership, which is available on site. Please see our website www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.org for details or contact Rebecca at 250-546-0052. CARAVAN SUNDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Caravan Farm Theatre every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to Oct. 9. Market will include local organic produce, art, food and drink, as well as wagon rides. Special events are planned for the inaugural market on Mother’s Day, including live music, raffle, auction, hamburger and hotdog barbecue, bake sale, and flowers for mom and grandma. There will also be face painting and balloons for children. For more information or vendor inquiries please call the Caravan office at 1-866546-8533, or visit www.caravanfarmtheatre.com. Caravan Farm Theatre is at 4886 Salmon River Rd., Armstrong-Spallumcheen.
et your career off the ground! Okanagan College and Kelowna Flightcraft invite you to the new Okanagan College Aerospace Campus at the Kelowna Airport on Wednesday, June 8 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for a free information evening about the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) programs and how you can get trained to earn above-average wages in the exciting aerospace industry. This session will include information about the new AME-S (Structures) program as well as the AME-M program (Mechanics) program. Join us for the program information session followed by a tour of award winning Kelowna Flightcraft, for a first-hand look at the aviation industry. We are at Okanagan College Kelowna Aerospace Campus, 5655 Airport Way. When you are driving into Kelowna Airport turn left on Aerospace Drive and follow it to the end (the campus is across the tracks from Flightcraft’s main office). Info. call 250-503-2670 or e-mail rkjarsgaard@okanagan.bc.ca
Retirement Reception for
Lois Hales
Manager of Care, Down’s Residence We invite you to al share your personal congratulations at a come-and-go reception in her honour
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AA MEETS SUNDAYS Simple reflections group (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) Cherryville 2-4 meeting (H). Open meeting at Gospel Church, Aumond Road, Cherryville. Meets every second and fourth Sunday, 3 p.m. Into Action Step Group (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). Armstrong Pleasant Valley Group (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Sunday night recovery group (H) open meeting 8 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no access. VERNON PACERS RUNNERS CLUB Meets Sundays at 7 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:45 a.m., Raina’s Bistro (formerly Bagel Lane); Thursdays at 5:45 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 6 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028 for more information. ECKANKAR Meets the first Sunday of the month we have a worship service at 11 a.m. at the Halina club room BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $5. Tables for rent. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more information. ELKS CRIB TOURNAMENT first and second Sunday of each month at the hall, 3103-30th St. Cost is $10, please bring your own lunch. Registration at 9 a.m. VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more information. MEDIEVALLY MINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall on Kalamalka Road. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org
Schubert Centre Society 3505 30th Avenue, Vernon
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 at 1:30 pm
SCHUBERT CENTRE MEETING ROOM
IN THE AUDITORIUM
3:30 - 5:30PM
We look forward to seeing you there
Members are urged to attend. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CANASTA AND BINGO Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 to 4 p.m., at Schubert Centre. For more information, call Alice at 5498430 or Ethel at 545-9857. THE SCHUBERT CENTRE Many activities for seniors 50+ to enjoy. Mondays, it’s pinochle, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class. Tuesdays, bridge, canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, afternoon dancing to live music, birthday lunch the last Wednesday of every month. We’re open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pool room and coffee shop are open daily; the Thrift Shop, Monday to Friday.
JUNE 6 SUPPORT & EDUCATIONAL GROUP FOR PARENTS of children with autism or related disorders meets June 6 from 7-9 p.m., NONA Child Development Centre, 2802-34th St. For more information contact Lorraine Donald (Family Support Social Worker) at 549-1281. New group members are always welcome! ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE SPITFIRE UNIT #5 Shuffleboard Mondays at 7 p.m. THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better quality of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at People Place, by donation only. For more information, please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Where else can you play free pool all day? Come on down Mondays with a member and sharpen your skills. Or become a member and take advantage of all we have to offer! We close at 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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will help you learn communication and leadership skills. We meet every Tuesday evening in Armstrong. Come as a guest! Bring a friend &/or spouse with you to your local Toastmasters Club to observe how we learn to think & speak & listen effectively, in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Visit http://armstrongtoastmasters. webs.com/ or ArmstrongToastmasters2645@gmail.com MOTHERS FOR RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT GROUP For any mother in recovery wishing to help herself and other mothers within her community struggling with addictions. The purpose of this group will be to help addicted mothers obtain recovery and parent successfully. Takes place every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kekuli Centre, 2905-28th Ave. Child care available at Early Childhood Development, 2902- 29th Ave. For more information please call Caroline at 250-542-5448 or Maureen at 250-542-5311. ANAF HOSTS SPORTS FUN Darts Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Army, Navy & Airforce, in the Hangar. Every level of player welcome. Open crib every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Intercity pool fun league every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. BUSINESS NETWORKING IN ARMSTRONG Check out our free networking opportunity over lunch with a new interesting topic each meeting! We meet the first Tuesday of every month for lunch. Format: 10 minutes networking with others, one minute optional personal introduction for each attendant, 10 minute speaker, finish up with casual networking over lunch. Armstrong Inn Banquet Room. Would you like to be a future speaker? RSVP to tanyac@dominionlending. ca or call 250-546-3963. THE 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 environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Guests and new members are always welcome. You can visit enderbytoastmasters.webs.com PAINTING/DRAWING DROP-IN SESSION Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Vernon Community Arts Centre. Bring art supplies and work in our studio with others who love to paint and draw. Drop-in fee $3.36 members/ $4.48 non-members. Call 250-542-6243. VERNON PLACER MINERS’ CLUB Meets the first Tuesday of
AN EVENING OF YOGA Knox Presbyterian Church. 3701-32 Ave., Mondays 6-8 p.m. The evening includes a breathing exercise, beginners yoga (45 mins), meditation with music and vegetarian dinner. Everyone welcome. By donation. MONDAY NIGHT VERNON TOASTMASTERS Meets Mondays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, 3505 – 30th Ave. Call Jackie Lowrie at 250-558-5526 or Karen Truesdale at 250-542-4614. VERNON ACCORDION CLUB Meets Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome. Listeners and dancers also. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192 for more information. HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE 50+ are welcome to come out for a fun game of bridge, 3310-37th Ave., Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our newly renovated billiard and shuffleboard room is now open. Enjoy a game Monday through Friday, 830 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. CLAY STUDIO DROP-IN SESSION Mondays 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre and any time the studio is not used by a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes! Drop-in fees $5.60 per session, $50.40 for a 10 x pass. Extended passes also available; please contact us for more information at vcacinfo@shaw.ca or 250-542-6243. 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 it’s snooker at 12:30 p.m. Friendship Club 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 1 p.m. Each Wednesday it’s carpet bowling at 1 p.m. Call Joy at 250546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. REBEKAH LODGE meets the first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Vernon Aerie meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 542-3003.
JUNE 7 STAR COUNTRY SQUARES Once again starting dancing in the park, Polson Park Band Shell, starting June 7 and then June 14, 21, (no dancing June 28 due to July 1 event) July 5, 12, 19 and 26. Rain or shine we dance and have fun. Come and join us either to watch or dance, your choice. Bring chair and water and of course yourself. A great way to meet old and new friends from Okanagan and Shuswap. See www.squaredance. bc.ca/poster/parkdancing. A taste of modern square dancing. BOSOM BUDDIES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETS June 7 for lunch at noon, 27th St. Grill, Village Green Hotel. Please call Sadie at 250-545-0253 for more information. ARMSTRONG AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Our regular monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the small room of the Odd Fellows hall in Armstrong and we would welcome anyone interested in becoming a member. A R M S T R O N G TOASTMASTERS 2645 Are you shy in social situations? Do you get that lump in your throat when you have to talk to strangers? Toastmasters
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the month at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church (basement), 1204 -30 Ave., Vernon. If you are interested in gold panning or mining you are welcome to come to the meetings. Family-oriented club. Call 250-547-9690 or 250-549-4395 for more information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Open cribbage Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Come early for lunch! Call 250-542-2696. SINGLE FRIENDS 50+ Weekly coffee, Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Red Barn, Polson Mall. LUMBY’S MONASHEE TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meets every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Blue Ox Pub. Our noon-hour meetings enable working people to attend. Drop in as a guest to see what we are all about. For more information, call Louise at 250547-6480 or Marena (evenings) at 250-547-9572. SUPPORT GROUP FOR SENIOR PARENTS For seniors parents of children with developmental disabilities, meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Schubert Centre meeting room, 3505-30th Ave. Join us for coffee and an opportunity to connect with other senior parents facing similar joys and challenges. Call Julie at 250-307-4216.
UPCOMING VERNON & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Final meeting of the season June 8 at its Resource Centre, lower level, Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. Potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by a Webinar of interest to family historians. For further information contact Keith at 250-558-4684. Next regular meeting Sept. 14. OPEN HOUSE TO CELEBRATE SENIORS WEEK IN VERNON June 8, People Place, room 006, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Meet and mingle with staff and our volunteers. Nibble and nosh on refreshments, enjoy entertainment, browse our information on programs. Hosted by The Seniors Information and Resource Bureau. For more information, call 250-545-8572 or e-mail SIRB@socialplanning,ca SPECIAL OLYMPICS VERNON AGM Annual general meeting at People Place, Room 006, June 9 at 6 p.m. RSVP: 250-306-8954. SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH FASD: A Community Consultation June 9, Schubert Centre, noon to 3:30 p.m. RSVP to Shelley Wintrup at 250-558-5699 or shelleyfnfc@shawcable.com. Goals of meeting: Educate organizations/community members on FASD; provide a resource list for front line workers; develop an informal protocol within/between agencies.
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ROYAL LEPAGE Downtown Realty to everyone who made our recent garage sale such a huge success. Without the generous support from local & national companies, the many volunteer hours that were invested & of course, the people of our community who attended the sale & purchased items, this would not have been possible.
It’s our th
1986 - 2011
25 Anniversary!
We raised $3600 from the garage sale, of which 100% stays in our community!
Sponsors Advance Commission Company of Canada Atlas Van Lines Bigfoot Industries Buy-Low Foods Cidel Moving & Storage KISS FM Rhinokore Royal LePage Downtown Realty
Secure-Rite Mobile Storage SUN FM TD Canada Trust Mobile Mortgage The Hot Dog Guy The Morning Star The Salvation Army Tim Hortons Venture Training Centre
Join BC Parks and Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park on
Volunteers Joel Becker Meisu Chang Holly Colovos Kim Davies Tod Day Debbie Fontaine Betty Gallant Marc Gobeil Valerie Gregg John Haller Lisa Houle Jan Ingraham
Larry Ingraham Jana Jacobi Shera-Lynn Jones Cheryl Kaminsky Kate Knox Doreen Lambert Stuart Lambert Nicole Makohoniuk Destiny Makohoniuk Jaymie Makohoniuk Don Munro Anne Murphy
Marcel Payeur Terry Price Sandra Ross Chistina Van Soest Kathie Vigeant Doug Weaving Sue Wicks Art Zeothout Damon Zeothout Rick Zeothout
Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm for a celebration of our favourite park’s birthday.
• Meet at Jade and Juniper bays picnic site • Opening of 1986 time capsule • Remarks by special guests • Cake & refreshments • Prizes and displays
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Former Vernonite reaches musical milestone Steve Jones makes his dad proud winning prestigious culture award in Nanaimo KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
Paul Jones still remembers when neighbourhood kids, carrying all kinds of musical instruments, would ring the doorbell at his Vernon home. There to see Jones’ then teenage son, Steve, the kids would quickly head down to the basement –– otherwise known as jamcentral station –– where all kinds of sounds were emitted. The elder Jones tolerated the noise –– even the occasional squeaky clarinet didn’t phase him –– and looking back now, he’s glad he had a part in what has become a lucrative career for his son. As a fan and supporter of music and the performing arts, Paul has sat through many shows at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, which he helped found. However, the recently retired 20-year member of the PAC’s board of directors recently found himself in a different venue –– Nanaimo’s Port Theatre. He was there sitting amongst some of that city’s most recognized dignitaries, to watch his son receive Nanaimo’s Excellence in Culture Award. “I was very proud,” said Paul. “He’s been so instrumental in helping an awful lot of people in music.” Born in Nakusp, and raised in Vernon from the age of five, Steve Jones is now one of the most recognized music educators in the Hub City –– just ask any music student at Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University College), where he has taught for 30 years. A talented sax player in his own right, Steve is also a founding member of Nanaimo’s jazz society and travels the province as a festival adjudicator. Paul saw his son’s musical prowess and proclivity from a young age. “He definitely got it from his mother,” said the former graphic artist and published novelist. Paul moved his family, including daughter Sydney, now married to former Kamloops mayor Mel Rothenburger, to Vernon from Needles in 1958, where Steve attended Harwood and Beairsto elementary
GARY PETERS PHOTOGRAPHIC/COURTESY OF THE CITY OF NANAIMO:
Vernon raised musician/educator Steve Jones is pictured playing his sax in a photo that will now hang in Nanaimo’s Port Theatre after he won the city’s Excellence in Culture Award. schools. He sang in the choir before going to W.L. Seaton Secondary School, where he studied music with the late Walter Karen. He was part of the first class that went into the new Vernon Secondary School when it opened, and soon started playing in the school’s band with then teacher Vern Bryant.
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“I knew music was something special,” Steve said in a recent interview with The Nanaimo News Bulletin. “It was really all I did in high school – I was a band-room rat.” “He was playing classical mostly, but then he heard a jazz sax player and that was it,” added Paul. “Music was always the only thing he showed interest in. I tried to make
him a hockey player, and he was also a good skier, but he loved music. He was always playing in a group. Music was always something he wanted to do.” After going on to study at Okanagan College, then located in the Vernon Army Camp, Steve and his childhood friend, Dave Paulson, a pianist, attended Central Washington University in Ellensberg. There he learned the long-standing American tradition of marching band when he was handed a uniform early one morning. “Then we were out in the field practising the marching and the drills,” said Steve. Returning to Canada with his music degree, the younger Jones taught for four years in Port Alberni before taking a job in the music department at Malaspina. With only 15 students, he also taught music to elementary school students in south Nanaimo. “It was essentially part time. The program at Malaspina was very small,” he said. “It was just getting started. The first couple of years were a little crazy.” Malaspina’s –– now VIU –– music department has since become one of the most successful in the province, and is primarily known for its jazz program. It has produced a slew of successful musicians, including jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen and her saxophone playing sister Christine Jensen. Internationally known jazz artist Diana Krall, although not a post-secondary student of Jones, played in the college’s concert band. “We purposely scheduled band practices for after school so the high school students could participate,” he said. “Diana was one of those.” Steve has also had a big part in developing educator-pupil relationships. Healthy music programs have turned inner-city schools into vibrant learning centres and research supports the need for arts programs in education, he said. “This is something special within the structure of the school. It’s not a frill... outside the three-R kind of thinking.” A father of two grown children, Steve is still teaching and is currently heading music studies at a Nanaimo high school while the regular teacher is on maternity leave. He visits his dad in Vernon several times a year, and is also adjudicating jazz festivals, and will be a part of MusicFest Canada in Richmond later this month. –– With files from Melissa Fryer at The Nanaimo News Bulletin.
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ning the Pulitzer Prize his year marks in 1937, this number not only the had increased to more 75th anniverthan a milsary of the lion. Okanagan Then Regional came the film Library, but in 1939, staralso for the ring Vivien classic novel Leigh and Gone with Clark Gable, the Wind by which pushed Margaret sales over the Mitchell. Since its Maureen Curry two millioncopy mark. At original pubthe time, Gone with the lication in 1936, this Wind had been transwell-known title has lated into 16 languages. been tremendously Today that number has popular, and is conmore than doubled. sidered one of the Mitchell was born best-selling books of all in Atlanta, Georgia, time. on Nov. 8, 1900. As a In May, Scribner published a commemo- child, she was fascinated by the Civil War rative trade paperback stories she heard from edition of Gone with Confederate veterans the Wind featuring the and used her imaginabook’s original jacket tion to write, produce, art, which is also carand direct plays, casting ried on the novel’s her friends, and invite-book edition. ing the neighborhood Throughout May to the porch perforand June, there are mances. events in Georgia, at Mitchell entered the Margaret Mitchell Smith College in the House in Atlanta, the Marietta Gone with the fall of 1918 but soon suffered major setbacks. Wind Museum, and First, she received news at the Road to Tara that her fiancé was Museum in Jonesboro. killed in action in the When the novel First World War. The was originally released following January, her in June 1936, it sold mother died during a 176,000 copies, but flu epidemic. Mitchell within a year of win-
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Following the publication of Gone with the Wind and the release of the motion picture, Mitchell had the financial resources to support philanthropic interests, including numerous social service organizations in Atlanta and medical scholarships for Morehouse College students. During the Second World War, the USS Atlanta sank during battles off Guadalcanal. Mitchell led war bond drives for funds to build a replacement ship, raising $65 million in only 60 days. She christened this USS Atlanta in February 1944. On Aug. 11, 1949, while crossing a street in Atlanta, Mitchell was struck by an off-duty cab driver. She died five days later and was buried in Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery. Gone with the Wind has been described as
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Vernon artist Katie Brennan is about to have her work immortalized with Lake Country’s newest public art project –– a mural on Davidson Road. Brennan will work with Lake Country residents to create an artistic representation of what it is like to live in Lake Country. “ T h e Davidson Road wall project will endeavour to Katie Brennan create a map of Lake Country that accounts for more of what Lake Country looks like from multiple points of view, past and present and future, what it feels like to live in Lake Country, what the colours of Lake Country are, communal memory of events of personal or communal importance that have occurred here, as well as personal memories and stories of this place,” said Brennan. Participants met about the project at the Lake Country Art Gallery Saturday and will continue to meet once a week throughout June to help with collaborative planning.
Brennan and her team will then collaborate to paint the final mural in the first two weeks of July. Born and raised in Vernon, Brennan completed her masters in fine art at the University of Guelph in Ontario in 2009. In 2005, she completed her bachelor of fine art at Vancouver’s Emily Carr University. She has exhibited her work across Canada, including Halifax, Toronto, Guelph, Vancouver, Vernon and Wells. Her writing has appeared in Border Crossings Magazine, and this past year she was a sessional lecturer at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. While planning is underway for the Lake Country mural, Brennan will also be busy this month taking over the administrative duties at Vernon’s Gallery Vertigo while creative director and administrator Judith Jurica takes a break. Brennan will be at the gallery every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “A lively schedule of concerts, readings and workshops will continue thanks to the efforts of the Gallery Vertigo Action Reaction Team (ART) and thanks to the hardworking studio artists who are always at the centre of gallery operations,” said Jurica.
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Gary Swanson doesn’t mind mixing business with pleasure. It’s the nature of what he does. As owner of 1st Choice Golf, Swanson, along with his wife, Linda Steadman, have been servicing the local golf community through their golf cart sales and repair outlet since January 2006. Their customer base just got a whole lot bigger now that they are the sole regional distributor for Club Car, a popular brand of golf cart. Basically, it means every golf course in the region that uses Club Car will now be serviced by 1st Choice. The business transformation has been like going from an old-fashioned wooden driver to swinging the latest over-sized, carbon fibre Taylor. “It’s like going from a business that’s trying to survive on its own to a business that’s got more than it can ever handle,” said Swanson. “You’re trying to survive by working within your own rights in your community. Now our territory expands as far west as Hope and as far north as Prince Rupert. We have a quarter of the province of B.C. that we have to service now. “It’s our responsibility to service and keep the cars running, and if they have a problem, to get them fixed as soon as possible.” Upon earning the contract, Swanson and his wife immediately hired three more employees and are looking to add a few more staff to cope with the extra work load. “Everyone is doing far more than what they’re capable of doing. The stress level has gone up considerably, but once we’ve been at it for a while and we get people hired it should run pretty smooth from there,” said Swanson, who handles most of the road calls at the moment. “We’re really looking forward to what next year’s going to bring for us because that’s going to be the big tell year.” Despite a hectic work schedule,
Swanson finds time to golf Tuesdays at Spallumcheen and Thursdays at Predator Ridge. It gives him a chance to network with potential clients (private sales are another part of the business) while he plays the game he loves. After three decades of working at car dealerships, Swanson says his current gig is much more rewarding. “It’s a great business to deal with because anytime you’re dealing with someone on a golf course, they’re in a good mood,” he grinned. “Selling a car and selling a golf car is totally different. The stress level is night and day.” Originally located on 25th Avenue, 1st Choice relocated to its current location along Highway 97 by the Pleasant Valley Road turnoff two years ago. “We found it was just too hard for traffic to get in and out of there,” said Swanson, of the old location. “With the highway exposure it’s huge because everybody that goes through Vernon sees where we are. We’re thrilled.” With the way business is going, Swanson isn’t ruling out the possibility of further expansion. The price tag for a standard golf cart starts around $1,500, but they can run 10 times that for a luxury model. Golf is an affluent sport and the people who play it are willing to pay for custom-built toys. Swanson brought in a ‘57 Chev golf cart for a client last summer, and is hoping to make further inroads into the custom game by bringing in Mercedes and Cadillac Escalade carts. And much like the cars he used to sell, Swanson says golf carts require maintenance to run smoothly. “They need their TLC and if you don’t maintain them and service them, they’re going to break down just like the cars you drive around on the street,” he said. “The big thing is getting serviced at least once a year. You do that and you can get quite a long life out of a golf car.”
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Gary Swanson, owner of Vernon’s 1st Choice Golf, is a lot busier these days after he earned the regional contract to distribute and service Club Car.
Curves clothing sale aids Haiti Morning Star Staff
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Margaret Penner goes through one of several clothing racks during the pre-loved clothing sale at Curves in Coldstream. Proceeds from the sale will be taken down to Haiti by a local humanitarian team.
Normally the staff and members of Curves Fitness Club in Coldstream are all about focussing their energy on getting a solid workout. Last week they channeled that effort for a good cause as owner Margaret Penner, her staff and members hosted a pre-loved clothing sale. Members donated articles of clothing to be sold to other members. "One of the unique things that happens at a fitness centre like ours is that members are always changing size and upgrading their wardrobes – kind of out with the old and in with the new," said Penner.
The donated clothing could be purchased for a nominal fee and all funds generated were donated to Judy Douglas, a long-time Vernon nurse who also does volunteer work at a children's orphanage in Haiti. "The money raised will go a long way in providing food and medicine for the kids in Haiti," said Douglas. The efforts of all the Curves Coldstream members and staff generated more than $1,000 for the cause. "Our club has great members who support each other in all areas of life," said Penner. "If we can assist each other and have fun doing it – that's what we're all about."
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Survey rates rec property Morning Star Staff
An overwhelming majority of Canadians who have either purchased, or who intend to buy recreational property, believe a vacation home is a good longterm investment. According to a nationwide survey of Canadian attitudes towards recreational property ownership commissioned by Royal LePage Real Estate Services, 89 per cent of current owners and prospective buyers agree it is a sound way to invest money. Broken down by region, this included 92 per cent of respondents from Alberta, 91 per cent of Ontarians, 87 per cent of B.C. residents and 81 per cent of people surveyed in Quebec. When respondents were asked to compare recreational properties to the stock market in terms of providing a larger financial return on investment, 50 per cent said recreational properties provided a larger return. Only 29 per cent replied investing in the stock market, while 21 per cent were undecided. “Canadians’ confidence in recreational property values is mirroring what we have been seeing in Canada’s urban centres,” said Phil Soper, president and chief executive, Royal LePage Real Estate Services. “This spring, the horror stories from some fundamentally flawed international housing markets that
had dampened demand for cottage-type living during the recession era, are being shrugged off. Canada’s traditionally buoyant recreational property market appears to have found its groove once more.” A majority of respondents (57 per cent) said the expectation of interest rates rising will not affect their desire to purchase a recreational property. When it came to financial and lifestyle sacrifices to purchase a recreational property, more than a third polled (35 per cent) responded that they were most likely to reduce personal spending throughout the year. The two least favoured strategies were to drive as far as necessary and to make the recreational property a primary residence, both 13 per cent. The survey indicates buyers looking for recre-
ational property around Vernon can expect to pay up to $1 million for waterfront, and anywhere from $199,000 to $450,000 for land access. “Relentlessly wet and miserable weather has delayed the 2011 buying season in some regions of the country. But while weather delays intent, it doesn’t change it. We expect to see considerable activity in the coming months – especially in higher-end and luxury segments,” added Soper. More than half (51 per cent) of those polled said they are, or will be, renting out their property to offset their mortgage and other associated costs. However, many of those willing to rent plan to be selective (32 per cent) and only rent their recreational property to someone who have been referred by someone they knew.
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INDIA - In the Judeo-Christian world, the sacred and the profane are polar opposites — the one hallowed, the other obscene; in Hinduism the two concepts meld into one another — indivisible and eternal as the cosmos. Nowhere is this more evident than in the erotic temple carvings of Khajuraho in northern India, where spirituality and sensuality, playfulness and profundity meet in a joyous celebration of life, energy and passion. It is a gloriously sunny, but mild January morning and the temples are silhouetted against a deep blue sky. Tourists cluster around their guides; some of them gaze bemused at the explicit sexual positions depicted on the walls, others snicker and exchange sly winks. My own guide, Jagdip, is an earnest young man and he has his spiel down pat. “Originally about 85 temples were built here between the ninth and 14th century, but today only 25 survive.” He gestures across the site’s manicured lawns and bordering flower beds filled with orange marigolds and scarlet cannas. “We are in the Western group and we will visit the rest in the Eastern group a little later.” He turns back to the temple façade before us. It is adorned with divine and semi-divine figures — celestial dancers, heavenly beauties, musicians, cherubs and above all, several amorous couples. In one frieze, a voluptuous woman, her hip out-thrust, looks flirtatiously up at her partner; he looks adoringly down at her while cupping one of her full, rounded breasts in his palm.
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An amorous couple is depicted in the carvings covering a temple in Khajuraho. Another tableaux portrays a ménage à trois, and along the base of another temple an elaborately carved band runs around the parameter depicting couplings in every conceivable position. Standing in front of the Kandriaya
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Architecture abounds in India Continued from previous page The pose in question shows a male standing on his head while straddled by a female, the pair of them in coitus, the female supported by two heavenly maidens. Jagdip clears his throat. “Yes…well this is a Yoga pose, and is possibly Tantric in origin.” Tantric rituals are often linked to dark occult practices, but it is also a philosophy that centres on sexual energy as being part of the cosmic circle of re-birth arising from death and destruction. The arousal of sensual passion also brings with it a karmic awakening, and a god such as Shiva, the Destroyer and the malevolent goddess Kali, are yoked to pure energy (“shakti”) a force that fuels the universe and all things within it. Temples throughout the country display Shiva-Lingams—an erect “lingam” (phallus) cradled in the “yoni” (vagina), symbolizing the mystical power of creativity. Sexuality and spirituality went hand in hand even before the temples in Khajuraho took shape. Back in the sixth century AD a scholar, Vatsyayana, who was (get this!) an ascetic and a yogi, authored the “Kama Sutra” a detailed and explicit treatise on the art of love-making. This instruction manual not only lists 64 sexual positions (many of them requiring the agility of a gymnast and the flexibility of a contortionist), but also gravely discusses a wide range of philosophical concepts such as Dharma (virtuous living), Artha (material prosperity) Kama (aesthetic and erotic pleasure) and Moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth). Indian erotic paintings mirror the sculptures that adorn Khajuraho. Like the amorous couples on the temple facades, paintings depict curvaceous women and
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Ornate sculptures cover the temples in Khajuraho. well-endowed men gazing tenderly into each others’ eyes while engaged in sexual cou-
plings. Some paintings are whimsical — a couple makes ardent love in a howdah perched on an
elephant, another couple is likewise engaged while riding a camel! About the same time
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as the Kama Sutra was written, professional temple dancers known as Devadasis were to be found in temples throughout India. Young virgins, dedicated to the temple deity, were trained as erotic dancers; their role was also to pleasure patrons in the temple precincts using techniques described in the Kama Sutra. Temple prostitution was prohibited in 1988, but Jagdip wobbles his head ruefully as he admits, “here and there this practice still exists.” Today’s India in fact, seethes with repressed sexuality. Arranged marriages are the norm, so many couples come as virgins to the nuptial bed. Carnal desires lurk in the shadows. But for the shy there is a whole world of sexual voyeurism — Bollywood movies! In darkened theatres, audiences salivate over seductive, scantily clad heroines as they sing, dance and flirt. Indian movies do more than cater to the lascivious. They feature dramatic tales of human passion and divine adoration. They speak to universal emotions; they transcend time.
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ell, I am back fully passing the budget before Parliament is in Ottawa adjourned for the sumwhere you mer. elected me to Summer be. I say this is my time in because there the constituseemed to be ency for some some misunpersonal time derstanding with the famof the role of ily as well a Member of as meeting Parliament constituents during the Colin Mayes on the BBQ election circuit. The campaign. Some candidates said that if elected they would spend more time in the constituency; strange as you are electing a representative to represent you in Ottawa. Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to represent you during the 41st session of Parliament. No matter how you voted during the election, I now represent all those that reside in the Okanagan -Shuswap constituency and my office door is open to you. On June 2 Parliament reconvened. On the first day MPs elected a new Speaker of the House of Commons. On Friday June 3, the Governor General, H.E. The Right Honourable David Johnson, presented our Conservative Government’s “Speech from the Throne� setting out our priorities for the next four years. The week of June 6-10, we will be tabling the budget, debating the budget and hope-
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Premier Christy Clark and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the Stanley Cup. If the Vancouver Canucks win, Patrick has pledged to wear a
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“People across B.C. and across Canada are proud of their team and they are cheering on the Vancouver Canucks. They know this is going to be the year the Canucks make history and bring home the Stanley Cup,” said Clark, looking forward to her chowder.
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• 3 bdrm lower suite of home, WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG incl. utilities. Lower East Hill. WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG Yard, street parking, shared laundry. Pets OK. $1,000. • 3 bdrm townhome in Birchland Gardens (Lower Mission Hill). 1½ baths, updates, F&S, W&D, dedicated parking, patio area, baseboard heating. $950.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 4 bdrm home in Fintry (Westside Rd) close to Killiney Beach, 35 min to Vernon. 1½ bath, large deck, wood ďŹ replace, pellet stove, elec. baseboards. 1 dog OK. $1,100.
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TJEBBES, Johannes Cornelis It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Johannes Cornelis Tjebbes on May 31, 2011 in Salmon Arm, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866. There will be a Service in The Netherlands and a Memorial Service back in the Enderby area at a later date.
FOWLER, Alfred George It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred George Fowler on May 28, 2011 in Enderby, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of
George J. Moore June 6, 2010
I sat beside your bedside, My heart was crushed and sore I did my best to the end, till I could do no more. In tears I watched you sinking, and watched you fade away And though my heart was breaking, I knew you could not stay To some you are forgotten, to others part of the past But to me who loved and lost you, your memory will always last. Your loving wife Edna, children Alice, Alec, Grace, Georgia, Jean, Roy & Ken
In Loving Memory of
Logan Keough Nov. 1, 1979 - June 4, 1986
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Enchantment comes into our lives for only moments. All who knew Logan understood his love for nature and life, which some of us can only witness through the life of a child. He loved family, his guitar, his hero Mr T., ďŹ shing, stories and trucks. He loved kittens and planting marigolds. Moments of magic are the memories Logan gave to us. Until we meet again our precious little one we send you smiles, kites and music. Forever, your loving family, the Faulkner’s and Keough’s
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KELLY, Joseph Anthony It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Anthony Kelly on May 29, 2011 in Vernon, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DOROTHY “ROSEâ€? SMIRL Dorothy Rose Smirl was born on June 27th, 1939, in Edmonton, Alberta. She had 3 sisters and 4 brothers. She was adopted at the age of 15 and moved with her new family to Oregon, USA where she Âżnished High school and them went on to Bible College. On February 22, 1958, she married the love of her life, Robert Smirl. They had three children, all born in the lower mainland. In 1973, they moved their family to the Okanagan, where they made their home in Vernon. Rose worked at the Village Green Hotel, Delview Hospital and Noric House. After leaving Noric House, she opened her own personal care home ‘Rose Manor’, which she reluctantly closed after 5 years due to failing health. Rose leaves behind a loving husband of 53 years; 3 children: Don (Brenda), Cinthia and (Terry Weed) and Kathy Louis; 6 grandchildren: Ashley, Falon, Ryan, Michael, Sarah, Melanie; and 5 great grandchildren: Josh, Quintessa, Aurora, Xavier, Grayson. She also leaves behind 3 brothers, one sister and numerous nieces and nephews. On Wednesday, the 26th of May at Hospice House, Rose Smirl passed away peacefully with her family all around her. Her memorial service was Saturday, May 28th at Coldstream Christian Church at her request. Those wishing to make a donation in her name may do so to Vernon Hospice House or Canadian Diabetes Association. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you never went alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Cremation arrangements were in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
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Clarence Strauch Gone on to greener pastures. On October 13, 1929, in the small town of Shamrock Saskatchewan, Clarence was born to Solomon and Emily Strauch. His kind and gentle nature was noticeable at a very early age, a trait that remained for life. As a young man he resided in Vernon and Armstrong, where he met and married his wife of 57 years, Annette (Law). In 1957 on one of his many sawmilling ventures, he came upon the Chase Creek Valley. It was love at ďŹ rst sight! In 1959 he moved his family to a Âź section of land with a small log home and no amenities. For 52 years he cleared and worked the land into one of the most beautiful farms in the Valley. Clarence loved to fabricate and he always had a project in the works. People came to ask for his advice as he could ďŹ x anything and most times if a part was needed, Clarence would go out to his collection to ďŹ nd it. Many hours were spent in his shop helping others, but he especially loved his ofďŹ ce visits with his farmer friends, whom he spoke so highly of. Clarence never moved from the Chase Creek valley; he passed away on May 9, after spending mother’s day at the farm with his farmer friends and family. Few words were needed to describe this man with such a big heart, but as one farmer friend summed it up “a man of honor, integrity and always a gentlemanâ€?. The valley will never be the same without you dad! He is survived by his wife Annette, son Brian (Betty), daughters Beverley (Rick) Iglesias and Lorna (Jim) Douglas. Grandchildren: Jolene, Janelle, Derrick, Jamie and Kevin. Sisters: Doreen Girbav, Kamloops and Phyllis (Nick) Jost of Vernon. A celebration of Life will be held at the family farm on June 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm. For more information email: iglesias@cablelan.net No service or owers by request donations to: Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice, Kamloops.
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OSBORNE, Benjamin “Ben” Alfred It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Benjamin “Ben” Alfred Osborne on June 1, 2011 in Enderby, BC. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: armstrong@ myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Armstrong 250-5467237 & Vernon 250-558-0866. The family of the late Ben Osborne would like to add in a special thank you to the staff at Parkview Place in Enderby.
ZAFT, WALTRAUT GERTRUDE H. (December 2nd, 1933 – May 25th, 2011) We are saddened to announce the death of Waltraut (fondly known as Trudy) on May 25th, 2011 in Vernon, B.C. Diagnosed with leukemia one year ago she was expected to live no more than a few weeks or a month. We are thankful to God that we had her for one full year! On July 14th this year she and Art, her beloved husband who devotedly cared for her until the end, would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She leaves to mourn her husband, Arthur, her sister, Ruth Holtz and other relatives in Germany, her children, Ralph, Harry and Bernice (Coggie), her grandchildren, Sarah, Lindsay (Dave), and Ryan, and her great granddaughter, Annalie. Also her brothers, John (Edna), Horst (Marjorie), Kurt (Heather), John (Edna), Sieg (Carole), in-laws, nieces, nephews and many friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4th at 3 p.m. at the Kelowna Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1130 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services. (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com
Kay Ouchi We regret to announce the passing of Kay (previously Kayo) Ouchi on May 17, 2011 in Vernon, B.C. Kay was born on July 12, 1944 in Vernon, B.C. and spent much of her youth here until she attended school to become a Lab Technician. She then went to Toronto to work. After several years Kay returned to the family farm to care for her parents and teach skiing at Silver Star Mountain. She was a very gentle and caring person who always very respectful to others. Kay enjoyed playing bridge, tennis, skiing, and reading biographies She was predeceased by her father, Tsutomu “Tom”, mother, Tsuya (nee Onodera), brother, Seiki and brother in law Sab Yamamoto. Kay will be sadly missed by her brothers, Yosh (Tomi), Seiko (Penny), Dennis (Trish), sisters, Haruko Cant (Bob), Aki Yamamoto, Lynn Montgomery (Sherm) and sister-in-law, Susie. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews that she was a wonderful Auntie to, Darren (Cheryl), Kurt (Rue), Janice (Mike), Brad (Jen), Shelly (Brett), Jenn, Michael (Tracy), Brett, Andrea (Adam), Toshio (Pamela), Hiroshi, Maureen (Dale), Amy, Ian, Brian (Dianne), Craig (Sara), Lori (Tyler). Kay is also further survived by many cousins and their children from the Ouchi and Sugawara families. The family would like to sincerely thank Kay’s friend, Shirley, Dr. De Beer, Dr. Blyth, and many others for all their kindness over the years. In respecting Kay’s wishes, she was cremated and no memorial service will be held. In lieu of Àowers, as an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Kay to the BC Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Salvation Army Family Services and Food Bank or the Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155
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Benny Alexander Burden passed away on May 31st, 2011. He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters: Bonnie (Kelly), Carol (Don), and Terry (Nick); son, Benny (Nichole); and daughter, Shayla (Steve). He was predeceased by his mother, Theresa; brothers, Bernerd and Brian; son, Kirby, and daughter, Chelsea; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Benny was always joking and loved to make people laugh. His family, and parƟcularly his grandchildren, were very close to his heart. Benny loved music and enjoyed Įxing cars. He spent thirty years of life painƟng houses. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 6th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. A recepƟon will follow in the tea room. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be oīered at www.pleasantvalleyĬ.com
Bonsan Patricia Anne (Patti) Bonsan (nee: McInnes) brought out the best in people. She had a heart of gold and was a very giving lady. A truer friend will never be found. Patti was a gregarious, fun-loving person – a real treat to be around – never a dull moment. She had a quick wit and would not hesitate to call a spade-aspade. Patti loved the outdoors, especially camping or being by a lake. Deep within her lurked an artist who shone in everything she did from gardening to making cards and other crafts. Patti’s home was her castle.
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GOROVENKO It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ed Gorovenko at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital on June 1st, 2011. He was 93 years of age. Ed will be sadly missed by his four daughters: Lenore (Norm) Duncan of Kelowna, Delores Burns of Vernon, Louise (Rodney) Smith of Williams Lake, and Gerri (Marvin) Rachul of Kelowna. Grandpa will be missed by his grandchildren: Evan (Denise), Neil (Salena), Debbie, Derrick, Darren (Kayla), Tiffany (Curtis), Tracie (Ben), Shellie, Jaylyn (Jesse), and Ian. Ed is further survived by one brother, Jack (Lucy) Gorovenko and one sister, Nina (Bill) Morie. He was predeceased by his wife, Stella on May 28th, 2000; brothers: Phil, Dan, and Bill; and sisters: Lydia, Elsie, and Eva; and by his son-inlaw, Jay Burns in July of 1998. Ed was in the logging industry for most of his life. He drove his logging truck until he retired. Ed generously assisted Community Services by hauling various articles for people who needed help. This he continued to do until he was no longer able to drive. Both Ed and his wife Stella enjoyed visiting shut-ins and helping people with their needs. He was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and took great pride in being actively involved in the construction of the church. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the Vernon Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ed Teranski officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Following the interment, a reception will be held at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we now announce the sudden passing of our beloved Patti on Saturday, May 21st, 2011. Patti, who was born in Vancouver in 1945 was predeceased by her father, Gordon, in 1978 and her mother, Dorothy, in 2001. Patti is survived by her loving family: husband Wayne; sons, Charles of Victoria, BC and Derrick of Vernon; brother Ken McInnes of Vernon; cousins, Dodd (Cindy) Pellant of Whiterock, BC and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. It was Patti’s wish that she be cremated and not have a funeral service. Therefore, we will have a “Celebration of Life” for her sometime later this summer. We have lost a mother, a wife, our matriarch and very best friend. The world is greatly diminished by her passing. If Patti could leave everyone with only one message, it would be this, “If you care about someone, let that person know today for tomorrow might be too late.” “May you rest in peace forever now, Sunshine” In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Patti may do so to the BC Children’s Hospital, 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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The family of the late Tsutako and Julie Sakakibara would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our family and friends for their compassionate support, their generous donations to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation and the Bone Marrow/Leukemia Unit at VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation and all the beautiful cards. We are all so fortunate to have such a wonderful family and friends in our lives. Thank you so much. Tosh & Marilyn, Ak & Mia, Taeko, Harold & Sachie, Yosh and Sharon, Ken, Len.
Coming Events 2001 Fulton Grads: It’s your 10 year Grad Reunion, Sunday, July 3, at Okanagan Hall. Family BBQ @ 4pm, Live Bands 8pm, Evening Show 19+.Tickets $30/adult, $5. kids 5 yrs+. Buy tickets on line @ TicketTrunk.com/event/buy/848
Federal Superannuates Meeting on Thursday, June 11/2011, 10 am, Salmon Arm, Senior Centre (5th Ave.)
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Thomas Benedict (Tom) McCadden was born on July 18th, 1932 in Cornwall, Ontario and passed away suddenly on June 1st, 2011 at the age of 78 years, doing what he loved so much, ¿shing on Sugar Lake. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ruth, to whom he was married for 48 years; one son, Don McCadden of Falkland, B.C.; one daughter, Carolin Meausette of Victoria, B.C.; three grandsons, Deric, Koben and Kiel; one sister, Jean (Larry) O’Toole of Ottawa, Ontario; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Maye; two brothers, Joe and Leo; and three sisters, Marie, Anne and Barbara. Tom loved the outdoors spending time ¿shing, hunting and gardening. The greatest love in his life was his family and he especially adored his grandsons. Those wishing to pay their last respects to Tom may do so at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Monday, June 6th, 2011 from 7:00-8:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Father Dale Normandeau celebrant. Cremation will follow. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Tom to the Canadian Cancer Society, #104-3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Myra Eileen (Myleen) of Kelowna, passed away in the Cottonwoods Extended Care Complex on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 at the age of 87 years. Myleen was born in Vernon on April 22nd, 1924, and was the daughter of Howard and Myra DeBeck . She was also the granddaughter of Okanagan pioneer, Price Ellison. Myleen lived in Port Alberni, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton and in 1980 retired with her husband Jack to Kelowna. She was loved and cherished by her family who survive her: John(Anne), Jane, Ben, Sue(Sandy) and two grandsons Ben and Dan (Abigail). A private family service and internment will take place. A special thanks to the staff at Cottonwoods for six years of exceptional care. In lieu of Àowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (Cottonwoods Garden) 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 1T2 in memory of Myleen. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299
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ELIZABETH ANN TIMM We regret to announce the death at Kelowna General Hospital on June 1, 2011, of Betty Timm, at the age of 73 years. Betty was a resident of Vernon for over 50 years. She was an avid bowler for over 40 years, and was involved in Special Olympics for 25 years. Betty was inducted into the Funtastic Hall of Fame honouring her many years of dedication. She was known as the lady who was always available when needed, and was a longtime volunteer with the Red Cross and with the Catholic Women’s League. She will be remembered by many for the ten years spent at Watkin Motors. Betty will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 46 years, Alvin; daughters Brenda (Paul) and Donna (Bill); and grandchildren Megan and Ryan. She is also survived by brother Sam (Donna) Biagioni of Penticton and sister Donna EasleyVance (Dave) of Tri-Cities, Washington; step-brother Russell (Darla); step-sisters Sharlene (Robert) and Sandra (Alfred); and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was predeceased by a brother, John and sister-in-law Lorraine Biagioni of Penticton and sister Helen Biagioni of Arizona. Prayers will be recited at St. James’ Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, June 5, at 5:00 p.m., and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated there on Monday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m., with the Reverend Father Dale Normandeau, celebrant. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Friends wishing to do so may make donations in memory of Betty to the Special Olympics c/o Vernon Funeral Home, 3007 – 28 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z7. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155. Condolences may be offered at www. vernonfuneralhome.com
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
WASTE REDUCTION COORDINATOR
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The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking to Âżll the position of Waste Reduction Coordinator on a temporary basis to cover for a maternity leave from July 18, 2011 until July 20, 2012. Reporting to the Recycling and Disposal Facilities Operations Manager, the Waste Reduction Coordinator is responsible for the planning, design, coordination, implementation, promotion and administration of Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) waste reduction programs. This position also provides support for Recycling and Disposal Facility operations.
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To qualify for this exciting career opportunity, applicants should have experience in developing and implementing waste reduction programs in the public or private sector, experience in the Âżelds of resources conservation, recycling, solid waste management, or other related areas, as well as administrative experience with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing diverse programs.
Vernon & District Animal Care Society Lost & Found Cat Registry
250-542-3980 LOST: #1188 - “Tajâ€? - Black, white bib/paws/tum., long hair, long slim build, n.male, tattoo. 26th St. behind Courthouse. Reward. #1189 - “C.C.â€? - Orange tabby, white paws & tum., med. hair, large older sp.female. Hawthorne Lane Apts., 38th St., Alexis Park area. Reward. FOUND: #1186 - Tortoiseshell (orangy mix), white bib/paws/tum., sht. hair, uffy tail, small young female, friendly. 38th Ave., nr. Civic Arena. May 20/11. #1187 - Himalayan type, beige body, brown points, white paws, white circle around nose & mouth, long hair, (matted on hips), sp.female. Armstrong tattoo #119 ATV, name “Smudgeâ€?. 41st Ave., nr. Seaton School. May 10/11.
A list of qualiÂżcations, along with further information regarding the Regional District of North Okanagan may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca. If this opportunity is a good Âżt with your career plans, please submit an application by Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, quoting Competition No. 1104 to: Human Resources Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Fax: (250) 550-3723 e-mail: hr@rdno.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or e-mail enquiries please.
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Full-time opening available, starting age 0-2, lots of TLC, exc. ref’s, 20yrs exp. Wendy 250-558-0142. Hailey’s Garden has spaces open in the 3-5 program. Includes organic snacks, yoga, ďŹ ne arts, natural playground, with skilled fun ECE teachers. Susan 250-549-3203 NEW Licensed after school care for BX Elementary School. At Grace Bible Church starting Sept. (250)550-4471
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TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking an ExecuĆ&#x;ve Assistant to join our team in Vernon, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with markeĆ&#x;ng, resource management and manufacturing operaĆ&#x;ons throughout Western Canada. This is an exciĆ&#x;ng opportunity for an individual seeking a sĆ&#x;mulaĆ&#x;ng environment who thrives in a culture built on a tradiĆ&#x;on of excellence, strong company values, and conĆ&#x;nuous improvement. OCRTP 20692
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PROCARE INSTITUTE has been in operation since 1987 and is an accredited institution, with Private Career Training Institute Agency (PCTIA), the ofďŹ cial career body responsible for registering and accrediting all the private colleges in the province. Our curriculum exceeds the standard set by the Provincial Government. The beneďŹ ts of ProCare training are: • Over 98% employment rate • Proven method of training • Instruction on site by experienced nurses • Small class sizes • Earn $18-$22 an hour after graduation • Convenient locations Requirements for the program are: • Grade 11, or have adult student status We require photo ID as proof of age for our adult students. • Medical clearance, TB test, Criminal Record Check
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For Case Furniture Gallery in Vernon We are seeking a responsible, reliable & energetic individual to work from our Vernon warehouse. Primary duties include inventory handling, customer pickups and deliveries. Some lifting & valid drivers licence with clean abstract are required. Applicants MUST be customer service driven. This position is physically challenging and demanding and all applicants must be able to bend, lift, pull or push up to 125 pounds. Compensation includes a beneďŹ t package after successful completion of a probation period. Please fax your resume to 250-545-7285 or email it (in Word or pdf format) to hr@casefurniture.ca by June 14th, 2011. Only those called for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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Positions Available We are seeking line cooks for a busy hotel restaurant and pub. Applicants should have strong cooking skills, good communication and a positive attitude! Competitive Hourly Wage, Dental & Health BeneďŹ t Plan, Travel/Hotel Discounts & other fun perks!
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$2500+/MO.! Men & Women 18+yrs. needed to fill F/T positions in our Kelowna office. Students welcome We provide full training. info@plazio.ca Allan Brooks Nature Centre requires a full-time interpreter/receptionist. This is a seasonal position for 3 months. Candidate must be the age of 19-29 under the Youth Skills BC program. Not a full-time student or enrolled in high school or involved in any funded programs. This applicant must be self-motivated with strong people skills. Email resume to info@abnc.ca Bookkeeper in house required for busy Oyama based business, P/T position, more hours in Spring and Summer, Quickbooks experience a must. Completion of accounting course preferred, R.R. Send resume to office@campokanagan.com or fax 250548-0047 Bookkeeper/Receptionist Vernon Construction Company has immediate opening for p/t position (possibly f/t). Quickbooks experience and construction knowledge an asset. Please forward resume to C/O The Morning Star Box 17, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, V1T 1P5 Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & USA. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops & direct deposit, no phone calls please. Fax resume 250-546-0600 Cook/Front Counter Staff at busy Asian Take-out. Apply within 2-4pm @ The Rice Box.
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. Experienced Breakfast Cook needed full time. Please apply in person at Diner on Six 2511 Highway 6.
Fully Qualified Stylist needed at Lyon’s Den. Drop resume & references @ 3312 30th Ave. Homeshare provider’s to live w/young active couple w/special needs Aug1 250-542-1722 JANITORIAL Firm is looking for Daytime (Sunday to Wednesday) cleaning staff to work at a RCMP station in Kelowna. Must be experienced and either have or submit to a ‘enhanced’ clearance. starting wage of $13.50 hr Contact cleaningco@shaw.ca or call 765-6708
Mechanically inclined person needed for clean up and dismantling vehicles. Must have valid DL & refs. (250)260-4415
Now Hiring!
Matcon Construction Ltd. a leading Okanagan based Underground Civil Contractor is currently hiring experienced S Superintendents, S Pipe Foreman, S Equipment Operators S Pipelayers and Labourers. Competitve wages and benefits are available.
Administration Fitness Centre Grounds Housekeeping Apply on line at www.predatorridge.com
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contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info Volunteers
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Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, Vernon
Positions: • Special Needs Community Worker (Armstrong) – 4 hrs/wk • ECE - Licensed to practice in BC – Summer Relief • Supported Child Care (temporary – June/July/Aug) – 30 hrs/wk • Relief Workers – All programs • P/T Recreation Leader – Evening and weekend work required For more info visit our website at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca Resumes should be submitted to Kirstie Blanleil Centre Director at kblanleil@boysandgirlsclubs.ca or Fax: 250.542-6559
VENTURE HOME SHARE
V e rnon and D i strict V o lunteer B u reau volunteervernon.ca or 250-545-0585 Ext. 239 Located in the NOEES Office 3201-30 Street
JUNE 1, 2011
If you would like to offer a few hours of your time to the community, here are some Volunteer Opportunities
Assist. Groundskeeper
Experienced office receptionist required. Must have good communication skills, be well organized, be familiar with Simply Accounting and other basic computer programs (Word, Excel, email). Competitive salary depending on skill level. Position available immediately. Send resume to: Box 24 c/o The Vernon Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave., Vernon BC V1T 1P5.
The Vernon Yacht Club is looking to hire a
PART-TIME OFFICE MANAGER The successful candidate will require the following quali¿cations: • Excellent written and communication skills • Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, and Simply Accounting • The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment • Must have a minimum of 2yrs experience in an accounting position. BC’s Oldest Floating Boat Show
Wages: $18/hour
Reply by email to mike.thomas@shaw.ca or Reply to Box #20 Ə The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC, V1T 1P5
Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs in Vernon has immediate openings in several programs at the Centre.
EAST HILL RT 84 - 30 Ave & 11 St Available now
Required Positions
Vernon Yacht Club
A good place to be
RT 203 - Palfrey Dr & Priest Valley Dr Available June 15
Volunteers
Please fax resume to 250-769-0256 No phone calls please.
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
RT 101 - 39 Ave & Mutrie Available now
Key: you and agency determine times Duties Comments spring cleanup of grounds
Carpenter
restore bird houses/fences
Children’s Wish Foundation
Chair Walk Event
organize walk event
Event Oct15/11
Good Food Box
Receiver/Sorter/Packer
pack boxes with sorted produce
3rd Wed & Thurs each month
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Door to Door Canvasser
canvass/distribute material
June15 &16/11
Hospital Auxiliary
Gift Shop Attendant
customer service
Public Relations Officer
publicize all auxiliary events
Visitor/Companion
socialize with seniors
Westridge Care Residence
Vernon flooring company is seeking an outgoing, full time, customer service representitive. The ideal candidate will possess above average telephone and interpersonal skills along with knowledge of Excel, Word and other basic computer programs. Excellent customer service skills and an ability to work unsupervised is necessary. Knowledge of the flooring or decorating world would be an asset. Competitive wage, group benefits and an enjoyable work environment. MUST WORK SATURDAYS!!! Reply to Box 19, c/o The Vernon Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5.
DL#9133
MATCON
ARMSTRONG RT 516 - Springview Pl & Sidney Cres Available July 1
Bishop Bird Sanctuary
Bannister GM has a Detail position for hire in the New and Used car departments. This individual must be a self-starter, takes direction well, and has pride in his or her work. Please drop off resume, references and drivers abstract off at the front reception.
4703 - 27th St. VERNON • 250-545-0606
Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. Students & Adults both welcomed.
Organization
Memphis Hair Group req’s stylists w/clientele, affordable chair rental/lease. Steve 250542-8668, (wk) 250-558-6565
Okanagan Court Bailiffs is inviting applications for full time position in the Vernon Head Office. Applicants must be proficient in word and access. Task orientated. Position will include working with court civil-execution files, preparing support documentation and reporting. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to bailiff@junction.net.
BANNISTER
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H earts and Hands C ommunity Network
Longhorn Pub seeking Experienced servers. Must be available for variety of shifts, competitive wage & benefits. Please apply in person with resume to Eric. 4513 25th Ave.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTITIVE
Is currently seeking interested individuals or families to share their home with a individual who has a development disability. Minimum Qualifications: - Emergency First Aid/CPR - Criminal Records Check - Valid BC Drivers Licence - Drivers Abstract For application package, Please visit our website at www.vdacl.ca or contact Home Share Co-ordinator at 250-503-1108
Okanagan Boys and Girls Club A good place to be
JOB POSTING Only quali¿ed applicants will be considered for an interview Date Posted: Position: Location:
01 June 2011 Centre Director Armstrong Club
Position Summary: • Provide leadership and direction for all Centre staff. • Provide leadership and direction of Boys and Girls Club presence in the community. • Focus on long term planning and visionary leadership within Club and community. • Ensure Agency’s Policies and Procedures, program standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing regulations, risk management requirements and general facility safety standards are met and followed by all staff all the time. • Ensure that the Agency Mission Statement, Vision and Core Values are incorporated into everyday practice. • Work with the Area Director and Senior Administration team to develop and implement the Overall Agency Strategic Plan and local strategies. • BSW or equivalent in Human Services and three years of experience and one to two years of related experience in child, youth, and family counseling. • Experience in crisis and short-term interventions • Experience and knowledge of child and youth mental health intervention and treatment issues. • Knowledge of or experience working within the Child Welfare system • Knowledge and skills in conÀict resolution and the dynamics of street involvement for youth • Child and youth work experience. This is a management exempt position Closing Date: 01 July 2011 Contact: Send Resume and cover letter to: Jack Whelpley Area Director – North E mail: jwhelpley@boysandgirlsclubs.ca Or Fax (250) 542-6559
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RECREATION CLERK (Part-time – Temporary) Immediately – December 31, 2011 Reporting to the Manager, Recreation Services, this position provides cashiering, clerical, typing and reception work under limited supervision, at Recreation Services offices. Rate of pay: $26.95 per hour. Please note: Applicants must apply through our website at www.vernon.ca utilizing our new on-line recruiting system. A complete job description is provided on our site. Closing date: June 14, 2011.
PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS For Predator Ridge Area Competition #: Closing Date:
38-COV-11 June 16, 2011 at noon Applicants must provide a current copy of their Driver’s Abstract with application.
The City of Vernon is currently accepting applications for Paid-On-Call Firefighters. If you reside within the Predator Ridge area and would like to become a Paid-On-Call Firefighter with Vernon Fire Rescue Services, applications can be picked up at: Vernon Fire Station, 3401 – 30th Street, or downloaded from www.vernon.ca. Please deliver all completed applications: Attention: Deputy Fire Chief Operations, Lawrie Skolrood at the Vernon Fire Station. Those selected as candidates will be required to provide an RCMP Criminal Records Check. Candidates will also be required to provide a medical release form and undergo a firefighter fitness evaluation, (date to be announced) to qualify for the required Recruit Training. For further information on these positions please contact Deputy Fire Chief Lawrie Skolrood at 250-550-3563.
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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. P/T Floor Worker. Moving, lifting furniture. Valid drivers license required. Drop off resume in person to Dodds Auction, Vernon. PT Handyman/painter/gardner 4-6 weeks, 15 hrs/wk $12./hr, fax resume to 250-558-3048. Refrigerated Warehouse Person, F/T, physically fit with some heavy lifting, forklift certification & computer knowledge. Please reply with resume & references to Box #5, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon, BC.
Require Careaid who lives in Vernon to work in private residence, female / non-smoker need only respond. (250)5585148, Fax: 250-558-5285 Wanted: Experience dog groomer, apply in person to The Natural Choice Dog Salon. 4210 - 25th Ave
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Trades, Technical AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN fix auto vernon/ star autobody is seeking a autobody technician, sucessfull applicants must possess high quality standards,be motivated and contribute to a team atmosphere. we offer full benefits and flat rate pay structure with bonus. email resume’s to csrigley@fixauto.com or fax to 250545-2260
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Industrial Electricians
Wanted for WTP work in Prince Albert Sask. Competitive Wages, LOA and Benefits!
* Immediate Start * Fax resume to (1)250-492-3343 or visit www.betts.bc.ca for more info.
BANNISTER GM
Sales Representative
Work Wanted
The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, customer driven and have the ability to work well with others. The position offers excellent income potential with benefits. Please direct all resumes to the front reception desk at Bannisters GM.
BANNISTER 4703 - 27th St. VERNON • 250-545-0606
DL#9133
A1. DUMP RUNS, MOVING, Home Renovations, Painting. Lawns. Paul 250-550-4256. DUMPRUNZ (Vernon’s Own) Fast courteous service. Yard waste, household junk, we haul it all. 250-307-9449 Handymen: Repairs, Reno’s, Painting, Window Cleaning, pressure washing, yard work, dump runs... 250-550-9099 Mark’s Yard Maintenance Tree pruning, hedges, yard clean up, dump runs & tree removal. Small landscape jobs. Call (250)307-0683
Progressive Solutions Inc. (PSI), a Top Employer in BC, is a leading provider of top-quality software solutions for the lumber and building materials supply chain, and is presently seeking to ¿ll two positions in our Vernon BC location.
Reasonably Priced! Painting, Dump Runs, Eves Trough Cleaning, Tree Removal, Yard Work. Chris @ 250-938-3583
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Applications Support Analyst: Requirements:
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• experience in a software support environment with high support call volumes and large numbers of clients and users; • experience with SQL Server Administration and SQL Script writing, • works closely with development to identify issues and improve software; and • may design custom reporting/scripts/business intelligence tools based on customer requirements. SQL Server DBA: Requirements:
VantageOne Credit Union has been recognized by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce as 2011 Business of the Year and 2010 Employer of the Year. VantageOne Credit Union recognizes that our most valuable assets are our employees. We offer continued growth and career advancement and competitive salaries for our employees. Our Main Branch location in Vernon, BC requires a full-time Account Manager III – Business Services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to: • Conduct interviews with business members to identify lending needs and compile information; analyze ¿nancial statements and tax returns to assess credit worthiness; and complete loan applications and related documentation. • Manage an assigned commercial lending portfolio consisting of medium/large sized loans; including the approval of loans and rates within discretionary limits, recommending loan and rate requests outside of those limits. • Conduct credit investigations • Market our products and services • Act as a commercial credit resource person for branches • Positively contribute to team goals and actively develop an outstanding portfolio As the successful candidate, you will possess a minimum of 7 -9 years commercial lending experience. A related post-secondary education is preferred. This is a union position, and salary is as per collective agreement. For more information about VantageOne Credit Union and this position please visit our website at www.vantageone.net If you are interested in exploring this rewarding opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter in con¿dence via email to amariskrastel@vantageone.net - Alli Maris-Krastel, Human Resources Coordinator by June 10, 2011. We thank all those who express their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• ¿ve years of IT-related experience, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems 2003 / 2008/ 2008R2 • working knowledge of IIS, Terminal Server, basic networking skills • expertise in, and hands-on experience using performance counters and industry best practices to specify OLTP hardware for MS SWL Server • mastery of T-SQL, DTS/SSIS, and all SQL Server Tools If you are looking for a company culture that is relaxed, Àexible, and friendly. Where you are encouraged to grow and develop in an atmosphere that provides plenty of challenge and opportunity. Where your ideas and creativity is encouraged. Then we would like to hear from you. We would like you to send your resume to Progressive Solutions Inc., by email to hr@progressive-solutions.com or fax to 250-545-0767. Please review our job descriptions at Check us out at www.progressive-solutions.com We thank all applicants, but only under consideration will be contacted.
Mind Body Spirit Crystal Healers Course and/or Angel Messenger Practitioner Program Course with Margaret Ann Lembo in Salmon Arm, BC August long weekend www.spiritquestbooks.com Preregister and Save
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Piano & Theory lessons. Registered music teacher accepting students now for September. Summer lessons available. Lisa Parsons, ARCT Performer & teacher, 250-5584670, bachndroll@yahoo.ca
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Private Family Care Home, Vernon Area. Full Care Available. Apply to Box #7, care of The Vernon Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5
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CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR To work within the Children’s Services Team to provide counselling and support to children 6 – 18 years of age, primarily with sexual abuse/mental health issues. Quali¿cations: • MSW OR M.A. Child and Youth Care • Training & experience in mental health/sexual abuse issues • One-on-one counselling experience • Group facilitation experience • Ability to work within an accredited agency • Must be Àexible • See teamwork as an asset • Recreation, play therapy or arts background • Afternoon and evening work sometimes required • Federal and Provincial Criminal Record Checks required • Valid driver’s license with abstract required • Proof of registration with professional association required Closing date: June 17, 2011 Jan Schulz, Executive Director jschulz@vernonfrc.ca 201-3402 27th Avenue, Vernon V1T 1S1 Fax: 250-549-1548 www.vernonfrc.ca
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PRESSURE WASHING
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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
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Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
No job too small! Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
250-542-8368 (Home)
DECK/PATIO COVERS
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Vernon • Salmon Arm
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JACK WESSELL PAINTING INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • NEW CONSTRUCTION CEILINGS • TEXTURED OR PAINTED REPAINT • STUCCO • VINYL • WOOD (Minor Repairs) JACK 250-308-2870 cell
WINDOW CLEANING
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window cleaning Residential & Construction Deron Sanderson
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Residential Exterior Painting
250-309-9754
DAN’S PAINTING & REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
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
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
250-550-7900
250-260-5244
• Homes • Commercial • Construction Clean • Water Stain Removal
WINDOWS & DOORS
Get your sills washed same time as your windows! VERNON - LUMBY - ARMSTRONG - OYAMA
250-307-3760
LAWN MOWING
BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
250-550-7900
Phone: 250-307-1959
LAWN MOWING
You WILL be noticed and get MORE business in this directory CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
BOOK-250.540.0202-NOW!
Lawn Mowing, Weeding, Hedge & Shrub,Trim & Shape, Garden Recovery etc.
BOOK NOW!
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
You Belong You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
• Design • Installation • Maintenance
558-3507
www.outdooraspects.com
MERIDIAN LAWN & GARDEN CARE
Landscape Renewals - Journeyman Gardener Offering Complete Lawn & Garden Care
* Residential * Commercial * Strata
Call or email jan for a Free Estimate
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7
EVERCARE LANDSCAPING • HEDGE & SHRUB, TRIM & SHAPE • TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL • LAWN MOWING • WEED • PLANT • CLEAN-UP • DUMP HAUL (NO HST)
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL, STRATA
New Construction or Renovations
VERNON & AREA: 250-558-5342
KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates ‌ 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
“Making Green Space YOUR Space�
“Improving Your Property One Visit at a Time�
RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Free Estimates/Emergency Service Bonded and Insured License #92048 BBB Member – Quality Work
RICK WARE EXCAVATING
Retired guy looking to keep busy. Reasonable rates for weekly or one time work. Call Warren 250-545-2298 or 250-306-3395
- WE CANwindow DO IT!� $70 per
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.
I CAN DIG IT EXCAVATING • DECORATIVE ROCK PLACING • RETAINING & ROCK WALL BOBCAT SERVICE • LARGE & SMALL EXCAVATORS & DUMP TRUCKS
“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS
ELECTRICAL
STEVE BERNHARDT
CUSTOM ROCKWORK SPECIALIST C: 250-938-2189 | H: 250-542-5300 | E: dsbernhardt@shaw.ca
Now With Ultra Pure Water Cleaning System
HERE!
GATEWAY MOBILE TUTORING SERVICE
Specializing in English, French, Social Studies & Elementary. lstanek@telus.net
WINDOW CLEANERS
• Rock Retaining Walls • Landscape & Waterscape Design • General Excavating • Interface Fireguard & Tree Removal
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900
Stone Paving & Landscaping
NO JOB TOO SMALL
mazerjan@hotmail.com
250-550-5386
NAGY LANDSCAPING
WEEKLY LAWN MAINTENANCE, TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL, HEDGE TRIMMING, WEED CONTROL, YARD CLEANUP, LANDSCAPE RENEWALS, LANDSCAPING Licenced & Insured
250-547-2429 • 250-306-9896
A.S. (Andi) Towns • Driveways Owner • Patios • Walkways OFFICE: (250) 542-8316 • Rockwalls CELL: (250) 309-4539 EMAIL: heritagestonepaving@hotmail.com
Over 15 years Experience • Call for a Free Quote
Sunday, June 5, 2011 - The Morning Star B27
www.vernonmorningstar.com
GUTTERS
CLEANING 3D
Eave ‘n Flow Eavestrough Cleaning
Cleaning Services
$
Tannis 250-558-8552 tannismorrison@gmail.com
CARPET CLEANING
• Seamless Gutters • Vinyl & Hardi Plank Siding • Fascia & Soffits • Exterior Painting
( 250 ) 542-4492
BEST INTERIOR CARPET CLEANING Residential & Commercial
TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
(250) 503-5558
(250) 546-3149
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
Computer Services
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.
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
By shopping local you support local people. Landscaping
Landscaping SPRING HOURS Monday to Friday 8-6 Saturday 8-5 Closed Sunday
We load pickups, trailers, etc … and we deliver! • Screened Topsoil • Decorative Rock • Natures Gold Products • Bark Mulch • Manure and Peat • Sand and Gravel
542.7520
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
CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING
All Your Drywalling Needs Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
Interior CONCRETE
• Lift sunken sidewalks, slabs, stairs,
pool decks and house foundations
Home Care
Cleaning Services Mattress Cleaning Pro Mattress Cleaning Antialergic, Healthy sleep Call us for a quote Coldstream 250-306-5206
Contractors COSTER CONTRACTING C o n s t r u c t i o n / R e n ova t i o n s. Foundations. Garages. Outbuildings. Earthwork. Repairs. 250-552-8385
Classifieds Work!
Landscaping
Landscaping
PICK UP OR DELIVERY HOURS Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm DECORATIVE ROCK Sat. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm WHITE DOLOMITE Sun. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed Stat Holidays BLAST ROCK VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, LAVA ROCK INTERACT, SENIORS DISCOUNT SLATE LANDSCAPE FABRIC BARK MULCH TOP SOIL MIXES SAND & GRAVEL
250.541.0111 1.866.439.0111
609 KAL LAKE ROAD
186 GREENHOW RD., VERNON 1 KM NORTH OF SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
We guarantee our workmanship at an affordable price
Cliff Battensby 250-308-1193
Painting & Decorating
Feed & Hay
POST Pounding & Excavating. Great rates. No transport fee. 250.308.5403.
BUDGET PAINTING, Interior, Exterior, Residential, Commercial, Summer Special 25% Off, 15 Years Experience, Excellent References, Fully Insured, 100% Customer Satisfaction, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1(250)571-9722
Garden & Lawn
Rubbish Removal
PREMIUM quality horse hay. No rain $6.50/bale. Delivery available Enderby 250 838 6669
Lawn Cutting, yard maint., reasonable rates, seniors disc. Free est. Doug 250-503-6870
250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. DUMPRUNZ (Vernon’s Own) Fast courteous service. Yard waste, household junk, we haul it all. 250-307-9449 JUNK REMOVAL We haul it all. Call anytime. Ray 250-307-0837.
CUSTOM ROCKCOUNTERS.COM
REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Seniors Discount - Free Estimates
Custom haying, round baling and wrapping, or square baling. 250-838-6630. *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.
BUY DIRECT! Fence Panels, Fencing, Siding, Decking, Rough Lumber, Posts & Beams. 1-800-838-6036 or 250-546-6038,
FIELD Mowing Service. 250-3089414
NO ROCK TOO BIG NO PURCHASE TOO SMALL
Fencing
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
Countertops
ROCKS
Glendale Roofing & Renovations
(250) 545-9522 (778) 475-3978
Farm Services
1-877-475-8700
ROOFING
!Free Estimates!
MIKE’S ELITE CountertopsAll Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Quartz and Laminate Surfaces. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We also supply and/or install any Tile application. We offer a special every month, call Mike to find out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Rd., W. Kelowna.
NEAT & Tidy Cleaning Service - is your home in need of some TLC? Reasonable rates and effecient service. Call Kathleen - 250-540-4942
JUST
Serving the Interior of BC
patios, driveways
Countertops
Seeking Caregiver for our home, Must have First Aid, CPR and Criminal Record Check. Apply to Box #12, care of The Vernon Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave., Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5.
www.justrocks.ca
ACROSS FROM VERNON GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE
• Form and place new sidewalks,
CUTTING SERVICES
Wall Sawing Slab Sawing Core Drilling Cutouts for Windows & Doors
R. I. P. Mudjacking
250-550-7900
™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
& Underpinning Ltd.
PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS?
FENCING
CONCRETE
Pay NO HST!
Computer Services
79
00
for an average bungalow. Manual. No mess. Properly bagged for waste disposal. Call Jim 778-475-4801 (Vernon)
* Quality Cleaning * Eco Friendly Products
CONTACT
DRYWALL
Classifieds Get Results! Landscaping BARK MULCH Fir or Cedar,$20 per yard. Delivery available. Shavings and Sawdust available. 250-8386630. LOCALLY Grown Pyramid Emerald Cedars 6’-7’ $20. 8’ + $30. Many other Junipers & shrubs. Ph: 250-542-6004
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Landscaping
Tree Services Cheap danger tree removal by Certified faller. 250-546-6299 250-804-5113
Pets & Livestock
Equestrian REG QH Mare 12 years old, 15 hands. Great cattle penning, reining or show prospect and is good on trails, roads and in the arena. UTD with shots/worming/dental work and farrier work. Sound - bathes, clips, hauls, very easy to work around. Needs intermediate/experienced rider. $3,000 obo 16” Billy Cook Pro Reiner saddle with headstall and breastplate - $1,500 for all three pieces. Will sell horse and tack package for $4,000. Please call Judy at 250-546-9628.
Convenient IN TOWN Location • Delivery Available • FREE Onsite Loading
OWNERS: KEVIN & LORI WOURNELL
• Topsoil • Bark Mulches • Decorative Rock • Flagstone • Landscape Supplies
Authorized Dealer
250-542-8191
4620-23rd Street
www.vernonlandscape.com • Behind ICBC OFFICES, OFF SILVER STAR RD.
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 3 male Mini Dachshund, 1st shot, ready June 1st, $500 each. 250-260-4074. Australian Shepherd/Border Collie X. Blue Merle pups. $500. 250-469-3678 Bichon Pups & Havanese Pups, Micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, great dispositions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923, 250804-9924 BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class June 9th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 Pug pups, 3 females, 1 male, 8 wks old on June 18. $800 each. 1st shots. 250-503-2354 PURE Chihuahua puppies, 2-males, beautiful coloring, vet checked & shots, ready now. $550. each. 250-309-0095.
Smoochies for Poochies merly inside Total Pet) is located at 3105-31 Ave. 503-7895. Very cute kittens for 1 orange male taby. 250-558-9380 Joseph
(fornow 250sale. $25.
B28 Sunday, June 5, 2011 - The Morning Star
www.vernonmorningstar.com
Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Pets
Farm Equipment
Garage Sales
English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized. Ready June 12. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake Yellow Lab x Retriever puppies, 1male, 1-female ready now. $250. ea. (250)542-2066
Merchandise for Sale
Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 Good shape 250-306-3809.
fridge.
$135.
IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781. Maytag Fridge, Exc cond. $200 obo. 250-542-8528, 250-558-4171
N.H. Bale Wagon, $1000., M.F. Baler, $250., M.F. 3 bottom plough $50., Hay Rake $50., J.D. Mower Conditioner, $1000.; M.F. Manure Spreader, $250.; Post Pounder $300.; Wood Splitter $300.; M.F. Tractor 245 & Bucket, $5000.; Dozer with Blade, $400.; Front & Rear Forks $300.; International Backhoe 3pt hitch attachment $6000.; 2 horse Trailer, $6000.; Reel Mower $50.; Cattle Squeeze $500.; Diamond Tooth Harrows $50.; Hay Moisture Tester $50.; Back Pack Sprayer $20. Gopher traps .50ea.; Pull behind sprayer for lawn tractor $250.; (250)546-3209
Firearms FIREARMS SAFETY & HUNTING COURSES PAL & CORE by Master Firearms instructor. Call Jim for dates and information at 250-275-6316
Free Items FREE Styrofoam insulation end-cuts. Lots available. For garages, barns etc. 250-5457779 ext-105 lv-msg with daytime number
Firewood/Fuel SUMMER SPECIAL Buy 5 cords get 1 free. We have fir/pine mixed, apple or birch. Delivery Available. 250260-7932.
Furniture
Lets You Live Life.
Building Supplies Quality Patio Covers @ reasonable prices. www.glaluminumpatiocovers.com RENOVATING kitchen cabinets, sink. $950.00 obo 250-490-2826 shadowsdm@shaw.ca
Steel Buildings. Factory Discounted/Canadian Certified. 33x39 Reg $19,100 Now $13,700; 54x99 Reg $65,600 Now $46,800. w w w. s u n w a r d s t e e l . c o m Source# 1KD 800-964-8335
Farm Equipment 2N Ford Tractor, good condition, $1200. obo (250)5466339 40 pieces, 4x40 aluminum irrigation pipe, good cond. Berkly pump. 250-838-9523. Land Pride rough cut mower, 2 years old, $950. (250)5588822
Dining room suite- stand up hutch, solid oak apartment size table expands with leaf, 6 chairs. Exc. Cond. $500. 250308-7965 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Loveseat, both sides recline, excellent condition, $95., (250)558-3820 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 Oak roll top desk, $300. Computer desk $100. Oak swivel stool, $75. (250)545-4820 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647 Sofa w/dual recliner, new, light brown & black $500 obo (250)545-7627
Garage Sales 7100 Lakeridge Dr. Saturday 4th 8am -11am. 52” TV, Dining Table, Buffet and Hutch, Baby Crib...
Pet Obituaries
Pet Obituaries
A Parting Prayer Dear Lord, please open your gates and call St. Francis to come escort this beloved companion across the Rainbow Bridge
George Assign him to a place of honor, for he has been a faithful servant and has always done his best to please me.
GARAGE SALE DIRECTORY STARTS APRIL 8th/2011
Let him remember me as well and let him know that I will always love him. And when it·s my time to pass over into your paradise, please allow him to accompany those who will bring me home. Thank you, Lord for the gift of his companionship and for the time we·ve had together. And thank you, Lord, for granting me the strength to give him to you now. Love Michelle
Merchandise for Sale
Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Scooters & Power Chairs, Lift Chairs, Walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745
Misc. for Sale
DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 2PM 3 LINES OR LESS (approx 10-12 words) $17.36 INCLUDES TAX
Electric Hospital bed, dbl size, Rotec, Multi-positions. (Paid $4,000) $500 (250)309-4462 Electric wheelchair, easy disassemble for vehicle transport. $500 (250)309-4462
Misc. for Sale
$110 UP
Custom Door Shop/Siding Installations/Kitchens & MORE!
Vernon 250-275-7377 Kelowna 250-862-3204
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
Check out our June Specials on the web www.briteland.com Awarded “Green Business of the Year”
2 gallon
Open Sunday 10-4
250-545-3420 Houses For Sale
NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 New condition 15cu Fridge $75, air flow tail gate from 04 Chev $50, New Qn box spring storage unit $150 obo. 250275-7670 or 250-809-7022 Newer double bed with frame. $225 obo. (250)549-2478
RIGIDFOAM Insulation, 2 x 5 10/ bundle $15ea bundle. Call 250-862-8682, 1660 Cary Rd
250L fresh water plastic tank, good for cottage, $195. 250260-8571. 4’x7’ 2009 Utility Trailer, $450, Antique Piano, $1000, w/wall mount $500, Treadmill $350 , Duncan Phyfe Table, 4chairs $500 (250)309-4462 Ashley Dinning Table & 4 chrs + 2 leafs, $275., Kingsman ng 0 clearance F/P needs log set, $175. (250)549-3557 Blaze King pedestal wood stove, $450. (250)309-3763 BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 Compressor, & some lures & fishing rods. All for $480.obo 250-545-0552 lv message. Electric Trolling Motor $75., 16” XL2 Chain Saw $75., 10” Compound Miter Saw, with stand $75. (250)542-0531 Generator, Coleman Powermate Maxa 5000ER with 10hp Tecumseh motor. Never used. $550 obo. (250)542-7819 Glass top patio table, 40”x40”, brown lattice, $120obo (250)545-9597 Hardy Water Lilies. Various colours. Fertilized in 1 gallon pots, ready for your pond, $15 or 2 for $25. (250)545-9642 Heavy duty filing cabinet, 4’ H, 3 drawers. $25.00. obo. 250275-0995. Hot tub, must sell need more space, all chemicals, exc/ cond, Checked over by Premier Hottub Technician. $1000obo 250-546-0236 King Canada 12.5” planer, 6”depth $125.; Evinrude 3hp Out Board $100.; Armstrong gas furnace ultra SX80. $100. (250)307-3620
Medical Supplies
Natural gas stove/heater. Pedestal cast iron style, $350. (250)309-3763
Exterior Double French Doors $499 UP
Heavy Duty Machinery
Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, caps, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217.
Houses For Sale
Osburn wood stove with 3 30” insulated stove pipes $495. (250)542-1707
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
WANTED: Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skidsteers, wheel loaders,screeners,lowbeds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.
Sporting Goods Electronic Golf Caddy. Including Battery & charger. $150. Phone (250)542-7990 Pilates exercise machine, 3tension choices, attachments, dvd $290obo (250)545-9597 Practice your putting, with the “Putting Partner”. Electric ball return & incl putter. $20. Will consider offers. (250)545-1200 REMINGTON M700 7-08 Buckmaster Camo $749, Ruger M77 Hawkeye SS/Syn, All Weather .338, $799. SKS’s, Glock, SIG. Weber & Markin, The Best Little Gun Shop Around. 4-1691 Powick, Kel. 250-762-7575. Tues-Sat, 10-6.
$20 UP
DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca
FREE Removal of unwanted equipment etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245
Misc. for Sale
Interior Doors
Garden Equipment
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
Real Estate
$20 UP
www.greenworks-home.ca
1984 International Dresser TD15C, 4 way blade, $32,000. 1958 D8 Cat, recent work to clutches & brakes, runs great, $8500. 250-558-9096 Vernon
Merchandise for Sale
Windows
Exterior Prehungs
Includes 2 garage sale signs Please remove your garage sale signs after the sale. $1.95 per extra line
Bless the hands that send him to you, for they are doing so in love and compassion, freeing him from pain and suffering. Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss. Help me remember the details of his life with the love he has shown me. And grant me the courage to honor him by sharing those memories with others.
Merchandise for Sale
Watering Cans “A rainbow of colors”
Garden Hoses
Houses For Sale
WANT TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR PROPERTY? 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)
Solid Oak Kitchen Cabinets $1500.obo. Washing Machine $200.; 2 Stainless Islands. (250)558-8944 Tupperware Open House, Sun Jn 5, 11-6, (250)938-4473 www.my.tupperware.ca/dcmas WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 White good cond washer & dryer $150. 45” Panasonic tv $200. Qn size bed $150 obo. 250-545-2493/cell 306-6176 White truck canopy, short box, $100. Samsung 19” flat screen monitor.$50.33 gallon propane water heater. $50. Starite pool filter. $50. Fertilizer spreader walk behind. $10.00. 250-5421707.
Misc. Wanted
WANTED:
DonaƟon of good work boots, tool belts, hand tools and work clothing. Please drop oī at Howard House, 2307 - 43rd Street, Vernon. Looking for monthly storage for 28’ 5th wheel, East Middle Mnt or Coldstream. 250-2606189 SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322 WANTEDGood Quality Records; LPs or 45s, 195070s Rock, R&B or Soul. Call Jim 250-938-7727 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted Oak finished computer desk in good cond.250545-3918.
Musical Instruments
Attention Handyman/Investor!
Older home in need of repair but priced accordingly at $27,000 below assessed value. Out of area owner wants it sold now! Just listed at $179,000 MLS Drive by 4008 - 34 St., but don’t disturb tenant Call direct: Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon 250-308-7134 ®
Estate Sale
Tools Hypertherm 45 plasma cutter. Used 8hrs for project. $1300. (250)547-6567
Real Estate Acreage for Sale Coldstream Acreage
Best priced small acreages in the Coldstream area of Lavington. Nice flat, easy access, perfect soil conditions. 1 ACRE - $149,000 MLS 2 ACRES - $198,000 MLS Invest and hold or build now! Call direct: Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon 250-308-7134 ®
®
3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. Beautiful 1 acre property, exc. loc. in town limits of Enderby,1700sqft, 3bdrm, 2-bath rancher, totally reno’d in/out. $349,000. 250-546-0923
Apt/Condos for Sale Private sale in Vernon, 1bdrm condo, completely reno’d new fridge, stove & hotwater tank, $89,500.obo. 250-545-5530.
Commercial/ Industrial Property Coldstream Commercial
The only C-1 commercially zoned property in the town centre of Coldstream. The property consists of a .52 acre lot and 4300 sq. ft. of buildings incl. 2500 sq. ft. one level commercial space and 1800 sq. ft. of of well kept living quarters with 3 bdrms. and 2 baths. ACT NOW! MLS® All information in strictest confidence Call direct: Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon 250-308-7134
For Sale By Owner
2 Bed – 2 Bath 40+ Condo Completely Renovated #12 – 2200- 40th Ave (250) 717-3356
$
247,000
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) www.VernonFirstTimers.com 250-549-7258
Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon
250-549-7258 3bdrm heritage hse, in Lumby On large lot. Near all amens. $219,900. 250-547-9659 3bdrm house. Shuswap River view 1.03 acres, beautiful garden, privacy. New roof, RV storage, lrg shop w/garage. $359,900. (250)838-7929 view
Homes Wanted
WANTED! Have buyers needing to purchase right away! Looking for 2004 or newer rancher with bsmt., up to 1.5 million, high quality finishings and unobstructed lakeviews, prefer the Coldstream area but will look at other areas. Please contact Trish @ RE/MAX 250-558-9598 or trish@brianrogers.ca (This is not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale)
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Centennial Drive, overlooking Becker Park, 19+ building, vaulted ceilings, 1bdrm, $149,000. 250-550-8080. PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888
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Affordable, 2-bdrm, (furn) Radium BC, $$ D/pay., Simple living 250-542-0060
Reliable and committed
LARGE one bed fifth wheel. North BX on acreage. NS horse ok. $750 pm inclusive 778-475-2524
Call Paul:
250-938-0868
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4 bed - 2 bath haven Immaculate updated home Sunday June 4 12:30pm - 3:00pm 2103 29 Cres (250) 550-4136 $375,900 OPEN HOUSE June 3-5, 1-4pm. East Hill 4bdrm custom home- Close in. 1102 - 41 Ave
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Apt/Condo for Rent GREEN VALLEY ESTATES
Help Needed to renovate rental house, person or family. Will beneďŹ t in rental agreement. Prefer farming/handyman family. 250-545-3076 or 250-545-3073
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Horizon Apartments 1903 - 31A Street
â– 1 Bedroom â– Adult 40+ â– N/P â– N/S â– Balcony â– Coin Laundry â– Covered Parking â– Close to Hospital
Investor Alert!
Call today for a conďŹ dential consultation Call direct: Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon 250-308-7134
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
Townhouses Estate Sale - Must Sell Now!
Bright & spacious 1400 sq. ft., one level, 2 bdrm., 2 bath townhome in desirable location close to shopping and other amenities. Numerous upgrades incl. professionally repainted, new ooring, new furnace, corner gas f/p and a dble garage. ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED! Priced at $269,000 MLS
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Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. Inside Scooter parking available
For more information call
250-542-8989
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
$
1000 / month
250-558-9696
NORTHLAND PROPERTIES
Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P.
Adult building Clean, quiet and bright 1 bdrm suites F/S, DW, AC, appliances and 24 hour access to restaurant Swimming pool 250-260-1162
Seniors Building 1604 - 31st St, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking, Coin Laundry • No Smoking / No Pets
Move In Incentives
250-558-9696 Bachelor $550 in adult building. Hydro not included. Suitable for one mature person. Sorry, no pets / parties or drugs. Call to view 250-558-5020
SILVER STAR Several different ski/ vacation homes. Studio to 3 bedrooms. All fully furnished and ready to go. Available monthly or ? until approx. Nov. 15. 250-558-8762
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Call direct: Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon 250-308-7134
One bedroom and a Two Bedroom Corner Suite with 2 baths.
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included.
Best location for Great living
Are you looking for a better return on your money than you are currently getting? Then look no further. As a former Engineer, Bank Appraiser and Investment Analyst, I have identiďŹ ed a number of Real Estate properties with as little as $20,000 down, you can get 5-10% return and even higher on your investment.
MORRIS MANOR
1bdrm apt, excellent location, D/T, bus route, avail June 1st. $650/mo. (250)275-3137 1bdrm, June1, $650/mo NS/NP. (250)308-7267 after 6pm www.rentvernon.ca
Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm ‌ $825 per month 3 bdrm ‌ $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
1 BEDROOM
Freshly painted, cozy 1 bedroom, parklike setting, centrally located, N/P.
610/month.
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250-542-7723
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 1bdrm, lrge & bright, great location, a/c & cable incl., mature adult building. RR, 250545-8985. 1bdrm quiet convenient location, level private entry near Schubert Center & bus rte. Incl hot water, cable, prkg, F/S, N/S, 50+, $620. 250-309-3763 1bed, bright & clean in a quiet, well managed Apt building on bus route/walk to dwntwn. incl’s appls, heat, hot water, cable, locker/ prkg. furn avail. n/p. $685. 250-550-4069 2bdrm, 1 bath newly renovated, close to amenities, laundry avail, small pet okay, F/S/AC, R.R. Contact 8am-8pm. $810+. 250-306-8252 www.rentinvernon.com 2bdrm, Available now. $800./mo + util. (250)379-2777 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, loft lake front condo, boat moorage, private beach, n/s, RR, avail July 1st. $1,100. 250-549-2748. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath, Alexis Park, reno’d, spacious, 5appl, n/s, n/d, $1000/mo + hydro, avail. immed. 250-550-5832 Prof. Preferred A-1 Condo WinďŹ eld area, 2bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1025 sq/ft fully furn’d with 5appl, avail Sept 1- April 30. $1800. N/S, N/P. 1 month DD. Perfect for student. 403-803-2577 Armstrong, 2-bdrm, 1bath, laundry, n/p, n/s, cov. parking July 1, $925. (250)306-0742 Beat the Heat! Mountain top condo, 2bdrm, furnished, n/s, n/p, reduced $885. 416-6351298. www.salbsilverstar.com Clean 1-bdrm apart, Dwntown, a/c, n/s, R.R. $600/mo Avail Now, (250)269-0048 Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, move in allowance. 250308-9299 Enderby, clean quiet 2bdrm, level ground oor access, $700. + util. (250)306-9950 Large 1 & 2 bdrm,$650-$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 Nice condo with view. 2bdrm 1bath, laundry avail. Large storage room. N/S, N/P. $850/mo. 250-549-1198 Rural, Private, furn’d, loft style apartment 720sq/ft. Suitable for one person, $750. W/D, Internet, & util. incl. Avail. June 1st. N/S N/P 250-549-3344
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RENT INCENTIVE AVAILABLE Arlington, Embers, Century & Rickford Manor - 1 & 2 bdrm, NP, NS, close to Bus/Shopping & Schubert Centre Clean & Well Maintained, 250275-8066
2bdrm newly reno’d+ den. Full bsmnt, carport. n/p n/s. $1175 2200 - 41 Ave. 250-275-8961 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 1.5bath, laundry. Harwood area. $1000 + 70% utils. N/P, N/S. 250-309-4657 3-bdrm, 1.5-bath unit @ Pleasant Valley Village, w/d hook ups, n/p. $875/mo (250)542-8381 3bdrm, affordable, clean, lovely,yard, pet ok, n/s, $900/mo 558-0969, 938-1957 3bdrm apt, lower East Hill 4-plex, f/s, full basement and attached garage, n/s. 250-5429419. Bright, 2bdrm, quiet area $950, avail July 1.util incl., 250-308-2264 250-503-2507. FAIRLY new Duplex. 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths,brand new oors, new paint, attached garage, fenced big yard and shed, lot of parking. Full laundry. $1200 250-503-7642 . Large 3bdrm, 1.5bath suite, NS/NP, $925/mo includes most util. 250-542-1210. New Reno bright & clean- A must see! 2bdrm near dwntwn, $850/mo+hydro 250-306-9385
RENT INCENTIVE On Site Mangers 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, 2bdrm 1.5 bath, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250545-5773 or 250-550-0243. SILVERSTAR condo. Fully furnished king bed plus double bunks. Bottom oor, well behaved dog ok. $750/month inc utilities, cable, internet. Avail now - Nov. (250) 5484153
SPACIOUS DELUXE 2BDRM, must be seen! $950/mo. 250542-5659.
Apartment Furnished 3 bedroom two bathroom FULLY furnished condo for rent from June to Nov at Silver Star mtn -has laundry- heated garage-and granit counters. $2400 per month. Contact Christina at 250 308 9936.
Commercial/ Industrial INVESTMENT / LEASING O PPORTUNITY
EXECUTIVE HOME FOR RENT
on Middleton Mtn. in Vernon with self contained suite. Available August 1st. Approximately 3000 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms plus den. Has A/C and 7 appliances included. Raised ceiling with hardwood and tile flooring. Unobstructed valley view, N/S, N/P. Glen 250-307-3570 (cell) Linda 250-503-0899 (home) or lfester@telus.net
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon MIDDLETON 2 bdrm, very private condo, F.S., A/C, W.D. Available Immed. $750 $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.
Misc for Rent 2 bdrm avail July 1st. Hdwd s, 1.5 baths, bright, short walk to dwntwn. $900/month. pat.m.allen@gmail.com
3bdrm in Lumby, f/s, w/d, gas/heat, n/p $850/mo avail immed. (250)503-7044 3 bdrm mobile in Coldstream, close to beach, n/s, n/p, $1000/mo +util (250)832-6338 IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, n/p, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044
Reiner Stass
250-545-5371 (page) 250-542-5100 (home) 2038 FT. COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE IN NORTH END 9’ X 9’ OVERHEAD DOOR $1495 PER MONTH CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198
Homes for Rent 01 june, daylight suite, 2bdrm, lrg private yard, Bella Vista area. 250-542-0060
RETAIL/COMMERCIAL high exposure, 5201-26th St. Rate neg. 1/2 Bldg. up to 3500 sq.ft. Vernon. 1-250-717-7488.
250-542-5580 $1500MTH 3bed 1 bath, utilities included, available july 15. New appliances, counter-tops. NS, NP. 1901 40ave vernon. 2509382788
1bdrm, newly reno’d small. house, priv yard, f/s, $650./mo +DD, avail.now.(250)542-9766
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Openbut Houses Gone never forgotten......... OPEN HOUSE
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• SUN 1-3PM ThorRD #3 - 12560 WESTSIDE RD #4 - 12560 WESTSIDE 250-309-1742 139,900 174,900
Duplex / 4 Plex
½ DUPLEX FOR RENT
Remember your loved $ ones with a n $ in memoriam MLSŽ 100686332 MLSŽ 10029819 • 2 bdrm apartment in central 1 column Family x 3� $24.07 and Pet Friendly Park location (Mountain View). 2 column x3� $48.14 CLAUDIA FISSLER 250-503-8927 Include a picture at Renovated, parking, 5 no extra charge. OPEN HOUSE by Randy Reynolds
Great area, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, $915 plus 2/3 utility, 19+, N/S, N/P, references
250-542-7104
Executives Realty Ltd.
2 & 3bdrm apt. $800.Newly renovated. Available now. 250-379-2777. 2-3 bd units in Vernon and Coldstream $725.-$1000./mo View at wwwlarttales.ca or contact Sean @ 250-306-0959
appliances, very nice. $850.
Executives Realty Ltd.
Sunday, 1:00-3:00pm at 8613 Kalview Dr., Coldstream eds New Pri Wonderful Kal Lake view fromsuite this • 2 bdrm above-ground 0 0ClassiďŹ ce! $445,0 updated rancher w/ walkout basement
550-7900
Alexis Park. &Just renovated, & suite. inFlat driveway space for RV
F&S, shared laundry, yard, 250-938-4111
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OPEN HOUSE • SUN 1-3PM #3 - 12560 WESTSIDE RD$459,900 #4 - 12560 WESTSIDE RD $
ADULT ORIENTED Bachelor apt., F.S., A/C, onsite laundry, summer swimming pool, covered parking. Available June 1. $525/mo. + util. Sorry, NS, NP.
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13,600 sq.ft. commercial building located in Vernon on busy road with great exposure. Partly in-oor heat, 2 loading docks, great parking, well maintained, light industrial zoning. MLSŽ
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CLAUDIA FISSLER 250-503-8927 OPEN HOUSE by Randy Reynolds Executives Realty Ltd.
Executives Realty Ltd.
Sunday, 1:00-3:00pm at 8613 Kalview Dr., Coldstream New Pri Wonderful Kal Lake view from this 00 ce! $445,0 updated rancher w/ walkout basement & suite. Flat driveway & space for RV
250-938-4111 MLSÂŽ
www.okanaganhouses.ca
$459,900
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Coldstream Home
Close to Kal Lake. Older home on large lot on Kalavista Drive. 2 bedrooms, large living room. $1100/mo. Available July 1st or sooner. Good references required. Call (250) 308-7134
NEWSPAPERS. THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM.
parking, utilities incl. $925 or $825 for single person.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm lower suite of home, incl. utilities. Lower East Hill. Yard, street parking, shared laundry. Pets OK. $1,000. • 3 bdrm townhome in Birchland Gardens (Lower Mission Hill). 1½ baths, updates, F&S, W&D, dedicated parking, patio area, baseboard heating. $950.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 4 bdrm home in Fintry (Westside Rd) close to Killiney Beach, 35 min to Vernon. 1½ bath, large deck, wood ďŹ replace, pellet stove, elec. baseboards. 1 dog OK. $1,100.
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Rentals Suites, Upper Large Reno’d 2-bdrm, in quiet security building, central, 3-appl, low util, new flooring & bathroom, storage, w/d available, no pets, June 15, $800 + util, Move in Rebate for Long-term tenant. 250-3089182, 250-549-4730 answering machine.
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Beach cottages Mable Lake Lumby end, motorhome stalls w/ RV hook up. 250-542-3276.
1bdrm like new daylight, n/s, n/p, single prof preferred. $750 util incl.,250-558-0883. 1bdrm Middleton, bright, ns, np, 1 person, $700 incl/util. Avail.now. 250-309-8712 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1bdrm, no living room, near Fulton, newly reno’d, full bath, kitchen, ns, indoor cat only, util & sat. incl. $650.250-549-9561 1bdrm spacious , close to d/t & Rec center, $750 incl., util, w/d, dogs neg. 250-545-3511. 2-bdrm East Hill,storage, sep. entry & laundry, reno’d, ns/np, $875/mo incl. util/cable. July 1. RR/DD 250-938-8983 2-bdrm, private level entry, BX area, updated bright & clean, N/S, N/P, RR/DD, avail. July 1, laundry/util. incl. $900./mo. 250-558-9656 3BDRM 1600sqft, reno’d, lg sunroom w/360 view, 7 min to Dtwn Vernon, w/d, f/s, d/w, 1.5bath, elect. heat, NS, July 1, $1200 +util. 250-938-8242. 3bdrm, modern, daylight suite. Incl; in-floor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468. Avail June 1.2bdrm basement suite,sep ent., w/d, f/s,util incl $750. 1-604-741-4196.
Several different ski/ vacation homes. Studio to 3 bedrooms. All fully furnished and ready to go. Available monthly or ? until approx. Nov. 15. 250-558-8762 2bdrm farm house, large yard, no smokers, Grandview Flats, $1075/mo. 250-546-6811 2bdrm private country setting, Lumby, avail June 15, $1150 pm + util., 250-308-7672. 3bdrm + den, 2 full baths, fenced yard, deck. July 1. $1275/mo. 250-938-5642 3 bdrm farm house, new paint & carpet, close to town, $1300 + util.250-549-2310. 3bdrm, log home in Armstrong, NS/NP, $1100/mo +util. 250-938-1013. 3bdrm, upper level, lrg house,fencedyard,n/p,n/s,double garage, $1200 + util. 250545-0613. 3bdrm Walmart area, 2bath, fenced yard, single garage. Avail immed. Prefer n/p. $1425 + utils. 250-869-9788 4-bdrm, 2.5 bath, dbl garage, East Hill, well kept,n/s, dd, RR, $1750. +util (250)545-5658 4BDRM, country home, large yard 2.5bath, livingroom, family room, large kitchen, deck, $1400/mo +util. 250-546-8765. 5938 Learmouth Rd, 4bdrms, 1bath, 4 appl. Avail June 1. $1095/mo. (250)308-0045 5BDRM HOUSE, 2 bath, close to downtown, shopping, bus route, school and park $1350/mo + util. F/S, DW, NS/NP great family home (250) 542-9975. Avail. July 1. 6497 Bella Vista Rd, w/lakeview, 3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath,w/d, n/s, n/p,avail immed, R/R. $1075 + gas, 250-260-6775 or 250-938-2166. Avail July 1, 4bdrm house, BX Rd, big yard, 2 garages. $1600. N/S N/P 250-545-5841 BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW Avail July 1. 2800sqft, 5bdrm +den, 2.5bath, 5appl, fenced yard, dbl garage on quiet culdesac in family area, pets neg. lease neg. references a must, $1750/mo+util. 403-2570284 sylvia.maric@shaw.ca Deep Creek 3bdrm house full basement.$900 + util, d.d.n/s, n/p,rr, avail immed, 250-5466158. Ok Landing, beach & boat access, 4-bdrm, incl. in-law suite, $1800. + util. (250)542-8302 Older large 4bdrm, South Vernon area, lg kitchen, big yard, $1575 util. extra. avail. May 1. 250-545-8443, 250-307-4948
ONE MONTH FREE RENT EAST HILL 5 bedroom house (includes in law-suite) $1550/excl utilities Option to Rent to Own 604-723-7004 PAY NO UTILITIES! This is a beautiful newer 3-bdrm home in Enderby, in great area close to shopping and schools! Features a fireplace, a/c, 2-car garage, back deck w/view, lg master bdrm with en-suite. The yard is fully landscaped w/auto watering system, includes lawn care. $1575./mo.1 (250)550-4096 Vernon, 2 bdrm + den/office, ldry rm, strg, & part bstm in newly reno’d hse. Clse to downtown core. July 1. Incl fncd yd, prv drwy with lge carport. $1250/mo. 604-306-3530
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
Seasonal Acommodation LACASA RESORT on the lake for rent, sleeps 8, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, May $750/wk, June $1000/wk, $150/day min. 3 days. July $1500/wk, August $1750/wk. MIN 3 250-491-0823
Senior Assisted Living Lakeview Seniors Care home,rooms avail, meals, housekeeping,respite & more on bus route. 250-549-3066.
Shared Accommodation
Bright 2-bdrm lower 1/2 of house, rural, n/s, small pet ok, Refs. Grow own food. June 1, $750 + 1/3util 250-307-4820 BX beautiful, bright, 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath, walk-out, 10’ ceilings, bsmt suite, high-end finishes throughout $1100mo incl/util & wireless internet & sat. (N/S, N/D, N/P) By application.(250)260-8425 Cute furnished 1-bdrm, bsmt suite, near hospital, $595/mo. n/s, n/p, Jun1 (250)542-8523 Deluxe 980 sq.ft. daylight bsmt, 1 bdrm, d/w, f/s, w/d, gas f/p, acreage w/lakeview, private ent & prkg, suits single mat adult, $750./mo+util. n/p, n/s, July 1. (250)542-0650
Storage HWY.6 Mini Storage. 4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
Suites, Lower 1200sqft 2bed walk in daylight. w/d, f/s. $850 utils incl. n/p n/s Refs req 250-545-3269 1-bdrm, 1 bath, Bella Vista, sep/ent, 5-appl, pool, wifi, satelite TV. n/s, pet negotiable, util/included, DD, RR $850. (250)503-7875 1-Bdrm, awesome Bella Vista Bright Daylight, Level Entry, sep. ent., 5-min to Down Town, $750. incl util. Av. July 1, N/S, N/dogs (250)558-3929 1 bdrm basement, bus stop, 5 min to d/t. n/p, n/s. $650. Avail now. 250-275-0922. 1bdrm, BX, furnished, kitchenette, priv/entry, balcony, suits 1 person, ns, no dogs $600 includes utilities. 250-542-3450 1bdrm, clean, Harwood, NS/NP, $675/mo incl/util. 250309-4657. 1bdrm, East Hill, private entrance, w/d, incl all uitl., n/s, n/p, $750. 250-558-3510. 1-bdrm level entry, completely reno’d, quiet area, tree’d backyard, hot water/incl, N/S only, N/P $600 (250)545-1220
NEAR COURTHOUSE - main level, 1bdrm with hardwood flrs. N/S, N/P, $700 incl utils. 250-542-0153 NEWER 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, main floor in lower east hill. w/d, d/w, n/s, n/p, garage, all utilities incl. $1100. 3088796
Newly reno’d, close to downtown, 3-bdrm, 1.5-bath, w/d, n/s, n/p, $800 + util, Ref.Req. Avail Immed. (250)558-1873 Rural, Private, furn’d, loft style apartment 720sq/ft. Suitable for one person, $750. W/D, Internet, & util. incl. Avail. June 1st. N/S N/P 250-549-3344
Townhouses 2 bdrm 2 bthrm Townhouse in Lumby for rent. W/D included. N/S N/P. $950.00. Available July 1st. 250-308-1101. 3-bdrm 1.5 bath, completely reno’d, swimming pool, n/s, n/p $1150/mo (250)549-1198 ARBOR Lee Beautiful 2 bedroom with one 1 bath unit in family oriented complex. Vaulted Ceilings! Wall unit air and newer flooring. Washer/Dryer and deck. $950.00 incl util negotiable with solid references! Call Melanie or Jerry 250-545-9128.
Transportation
Transportation
Cars - Domestic
Recreational/Sale
Scrap Car Removal
1994 T-Bird, a/c, command start, winters & summers. $1000. (250)545-9595 1996 Mercury Mystique. $1800. obo. Call Frank days 250-542-1359 or eves 250542-1280. 2001 Buick Century Custom, 4-dr, a/c, new tires, good cond. $1850. (250)938-6953 2001 Honda Accord EX, 2dr. coupe, 4 cyl.auto, loaded, sunroof, etc., 230,000 kms., new summer tires, 2nd set of summers, set of winters, new windshield, new brakes, $5,500 obo. 250-832-3344 2001 Pontiac Grand AM GT, auto, black, p/l, p/w,p/b, 166K, $2900. obo. (250)308-8729 2004 Z06 Corvette, 28,000. kms, mint, 39,500. phone 250542-8317. 2005 Chev Cavalier, 180km, 2dr auto, a/c, looks & runs exc.,$3600.obo.250-307-0002. 2006 Pontiac Pursuit G5. 2dr coupe, automatic, cd, a/c, tilt, cruise, aluminum wheels, info centre. 57,000km. $6800 obo. 250-558-3820 Wanted for parts mid eighties Chev or GMC van prefer with power windows and locks will tow must be inexpensive. Call Steve at 250-549-7384.
1985 Itacsca Winna. 32ft, 50,000 origninal miles, $6000. obo. 250-309-1178 1989 33’ Triple-E motor home, very low kms, only 50,000km from new, fully loaded with extras. Sleeps 7. Sep toilet & shower. Awning, solar panels, generator, a/c, microwave, tv, electric leveling jacks, etc. New transmission. $15,000. (250)308-1111 1994 29’ Corsair 5th wheel, 1-slide, F/S microwave, A/C, shower, 2 propane tanks, $8,500 obo. 250-306-1434 2000 GMC Ext.cab, 6L eng. 79,700kms, 97 8’ Travelmate camper, both like new $17,000. (250)275-3040 2003 Monaco Dynasty 40’ diesel pusher, 3 slides. 55,000miles. All new batteries. May consider trade up to 35,000 for truck and fifth or classic car/truck 135,000. Call Vern (250)306-9218. 2003 Outback 21’ trailer, exc. cond., sleeps 6, bunks, ac/furnace with remote, microwave & stereo, dual propane & battery, $15,500. (250)546-8672 2006 work & play 28’ “Toy Hauler” made by Forest River. Sleeps 6-8. A/C, microwave, stereo, and gen. $17,500 obo. 250-549-4361 2008 Legends 31RE 5th-wh, 3 slides, storage/extras, like new $32,000. (250)832-5297
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
Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 Kia Rio, 4-cyl, 5sp, great gas mileage, 239,000kms, $3275. 1 (250)545-0414
END UNIT TOWNHOUSE 3 bed, 1.5 bath 1901-44th St. $1250/m utils ex. hydro incl. w/d/f/s, N/P; N/S.Call: 250-5468067 leave Msg. or email: elwooda1@hotmail.com
Motorcycles 1984 Kawasaki 440 street bike, 55000km. Great learner or ladies bike. Excellent cond. $1200. (250)804-6872 1997 26ft Jayco travel trailer $8000. 2008 PW80 Dirt Bike. Excellent shape! $1400. (250)547-9200 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, well maint, Hindle muffler Nice bike $3400 250-549-6094 2000 Honda 50, excellent shape, $1,000 firm. 250-5454713. 2003 Yamaha VStar, 1100cc, only 11,800km, matching rear seat and saddlebags.Asking: $5500.250-833-2637 2005 Honda VTX, 1300c, new tires & wind shield, like new, $6300. (250)832-5297
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts 2000 BMW Sports car, model 323i. Summer tire rims for sale 225/45/R17. Asking $1700 obo. 250-542-1049 Elsie 4 Tires, 205x170x15 on Grand Caravan rims, incl. Van. drive away $200. (250)938-6953
LARGE 1bdrm, Lake Country, priv/entry, f/p, laundry, 1 block to 2 lakes, near by transit, n/s, n/p, $700/mo cable,util/incl, 250-7661488, (604)290-1707
Classic 79 Ford 3/4 ton, 6 cylinder, good chrome, body, parts or project. $500. 250549-2710 Lonnie
NEWER 1bdrm daylight suite in Armstrong, F/S. ns, np, quiet loc., suits 1, $650/mo incl utils. Refs Req. 250-546-9097 Walk out suite w/ amazing view. Fully furn’d ste in prestige home on Paradise Ridge. Reno’d, priv covered prkg. Walk in closet. Utils incl. Access to laundry. Near walking trails. Ideal for single or couple. 250-558-7728
FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245
Suites, Upper
WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
03 Titanium 29-34’ Deluxe 5th wheel, large slide, furnace, F/P,TV, a/c, microwave, fridge, $22,000. 250-545-5060.
Trucks & Vans
Trucks & Vans
1bdrm, Downtown N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800, avail. now. (250)260-3196 2bdrm suite, newly reno’d, avail. immed, $800/mo. incl/util. (250)545-6934 Avail Immed, 1bdrm, 1bath, W/D, F/S, incl/util, Satt.TV & internet, NS/NP, R.R. $900 +D.D. 250-938-2955 BRIGHT 2 Bdrm Bsmt Suite, Middleton area. N/S N/P Shared laun, sep ent Avail June 15 $700 single, $800 couple util, dig cable & net incl. Call 250-541-0677
Furnished, 1bdrm + den, Silver Star, 4th flr Silver Creek, N/S, N/P. $649. 250-558-5045 Immaculate Upper suite, 3 bdrm, 6 appl., a/c, n/s, $1295 pm+shared util., Alexis Park, July 1. 250-545-1229. Main flr 2bdrm 5appl, close to town centre n/s n/p. $1100/mo incl util. 250-558-3664
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
Off Road Vehicles
Jeep TJ Soft-Top 97-05 Black (tinted) (no door softeners or tailgate bar) $650. (250)5492710 (Lonnie)
2008 Polaris Sportsman 500, (camo),low hrs, extras, $5800. (250)546-3064, 250-309-3963 Bombardier Ralley 200 ATV 2-wd, reverse, racks. $1200. (250)549-3557
RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
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2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4X4
Downtown Office Space for Lease
Since 1969
Sales & Service Ltd.
When booking online, go to www.kenkraft.ca or call 250-545-5101 kenkraftsalesltd@shaw.ca Dealer #5529
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460
Trucks & Vans
Sport Utility Vehicle 1989 Ford Bronco, 6-cyl, 5sp, good running condition. $1400. (778)930-0634
Trucks & Vans 1996 Windstar, 6cyl, 3.8, gd. cond., 4 winters/rims, cruise, a/c, $1900. obo 250-558-9020 1999 GMC 2500 Cargo Van, auto, a/c, good tires, $1500. (250)938-6953 1999 GMC Sierra 2500, short box, 3 door, $5,000. 250-3089821. 2002 Ford 350 4dr dually lariet 7.3 litre, diesel, 135,600km, black, chipped, $17,500. 1979 Chev 5 ton cab over, 427 gas, Hiab, 13’ dump, 113,000km, great shape, $8500. 1978 3/4 ton wood/farm truck, 350 gas, posi lock rear, great tires, runs good, $400. Looking for 1 to 3 ton 4x4 flat deck dump (2005 or newer). (250)558-9096 Brett (Vernon) 2003 Ford F350, cr-cab, short box, diesel 4x4, std, high kms, $7995. obo (250)546-0994 2006 Chev 2500HD, crew cab 4x4, loaded 6liter gas, 105KM. $15,900 obo. 250-307-0002 2006 Mazda B3000, V6, auto, ext cab, air, only 50,000kms, $8950. 250-545-9102. 2008 F-150 Lariot crew cab truck, fully loaded; leather, canopy, nav system. New summer tires. Asking $22,700 obo. (250)307-8601 2009 Tacoma, running boards, blk heater, 2600 kms, $26,000. obo. (250)545-6997
A Great Place to Learn!! VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON) FOR SALE: USED SCHOOL BUSES SUITABLE FOR STORAGE OR SALVAGE ONLY (significant parts have been removed) UNIT # 2276 2277 2278 2280 2328 2330 2466 2617
YEAR 1987 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989
DRIVEABLE UNITS UNIT # YEAR 2642 1991 2643 1991 2726 1991 2727 1991 2965 1993 2964 1993 2966 1993 2965 1993
SEATING 72 72 72 19 72 72 72 22
MAKE Ford Blue Bird Ford Blue Bird Ford Blue Bird Ford Thomas Ford Blue Bird Ford Blue Bird Ford Thomas Chev Blue Bird
FUEL Propane Propane Propane Gas Propane Propane Propane Gas
SEATING 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72
MAKE IHC Thomas IHC Thomas Blue Bird Blue Bird International International International International
FUEL Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
All vehicles sold on a No Warranty, No Guarantee, As is, Where is, basis.
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Vehicles may be viewed June 7, 8 & 9th between 9am and 2pm at 1401 – 15th Street”.
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Utility Trailers
Utility Trailers
Now accepting newer, clean RVs for consignment.
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Office/Retail
Single or multiple offices High traffic location 250.550.4221 for details
BRIGHT 1 bdr suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $650/mon, plus util 250275-0665
1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450 incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 55+ lady to share country home in Lavington, lower level with sep ent. 2bdrm, lrg family rm. Utils & cable incl. To share upstairs kitchen. N/S. Pet ok. Lrg landscaped back yard with lrg dog run. Ph Dorothy at 250-549-2735 Furn’d rm in lrg hse, 7min. to Vernon. 15min. to Silver Star. Pool & fitness rm. $450/mo incl/util 250-503-8018 HONEST N/S Handyman to help property owner in lieu of room & board. 250-545-9874 Shared rms or top flr of hse, $500-$1500. Lower East hill character, reno’d w/lake view, organic garden. 250-558-4527 Single occ., in private condo residence, parking, ac, pool, $525/mo, RR, 250-275-4801.
Transportation
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Vehicles to be removed from the SD22 site by the 30th of June 2011 at the Purchaser’s expense. To be sold by sealed bid. The following must be included in the bid: • • • •
Bidder’s name, address and telephone number Bidder’s signature Bid price Cheque made payable to: School District #22 (Vernon) in the amount of the bid plus taxes. (Cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders). • Bids to be forwarded in a sealed envelope marked “USED SCHOOL BUSES” bid and “UNIT NUMBER” Sealed bids are due June 10th, addressed to: School District #22 Robyn Stephenson Supervisor, Transportation Services 1401 – 15th Street Vernon BC V1T 8S8 For more information contact Robyn Stephenson at (250) 549-9281
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Transportation
Transportation
Celebrations
Trucks & Vans
Boats
Happy Thoughts
99 Windstar, 7-pass, auto,a/c, 165K, $1800. 96 G.Caravan, 7-pass, drive away $200. (250)938-6953
1995 Malibu Echelon closed bow tournament boat. Great shape, approx. 500 hrs, wakeboard tower, wedge, tandem trailer, $16,500. 250-558-8762
Utility Trailers Trailers for Sale. Cargo* Utility* Dump Box* Hi-Deck* Flat Deck* Atv/Sled. BC CARGO TRAILERS 1-866-546-5899
Boats 16’ Sailboat with trapeze. $495 (similar to Laser). For athletic sailor. 250-542-7207 17ft Bayliner & Trailer 140HP I/B, recent upolstry, Life jackets, etc. $5000. (250)545-5006 1990 Johnson 9.9HP runs fantastic, $750. (250)838-0573 1992 Campion 170 Allante, bow rider 4.3 merc cruiser. Easy loader trailer, good cond. $8000. (250)549-9451
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1997 Searay Ski & Fish - 125 hp Merc, elec fish motor, elec downrigger, bimini, 2 covers, bait well/pump, radio/tape, fish finder, ski pilon, fresh water use only, trailer included, all in very good condition. $9,900. Call Paul: (250) 542-1567. 19ft Double Eagle H.T. 115 hp merc. O.B. 2 Elec. D. Riggers; Lowrance Fish Finder, Highliner trailer $8700. 250-542-6829 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. 21’ 1988 Prowler Cuddy Cabin Cruiser Economical cruising with 3.7L 165hp Mercruiser I/O, Alpha1 leg with brand new bellows; pwr steering, VHF, fish finder, large Vberth, full canvas, swim platform, on galv. trailer with hydraulic brakes. Rock solid, built in BC. $6500 obo. 542-4667 or 556-9555, evenings.
21’ Party Kraft pontoon boat, 75hp mercury motor. Easy loader trailer. Ski bar, fish finder. $18,990. Ph (250)833-0546 5hp Honda long leg, suitable for any boat, only used 40 hrs, $1200obo. 250-540-7695 7.5 Johnson SeaHorse $500 & 2.5 Evinrude $350. OB tanks & lines incl. (250)549-1664
Gone but never forgotten......... Remember your loved ones with a n in memoriam 1 column x 3” $24.07 2 column x3” $48.14 Include a picture at no extra charge. Classifieds
550-7900 Open Houses
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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Dog Control and Pound Keeper Services
Happy 11th Birthday Liam!!! Love Mom, Dad & Jared Legal
Legal Notices DAVEY TREE SERVICES will be performing maintenance work for BC Hydro in the Oyama and Winfield areas throughout the month of June 2011. 1-800-667-8733
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The Regional District is interested in receiving proposals from quali¿ed individuals for the provision of Dog Control and Pound Keeper Services for the Greater Vernon / White Valley Service Area. The Regional District wishes to enter into a service contract for the provision of dog control services which includes regulating the keeping of dogs, imposing and collecting fees, regulating a dog pound all in accordance with Regional District Dog Control Bylaw No. 2466, 2010. Proposals with the words “RFP No. 201109 DOG CONTROL and POUND KEEPER SERVICES” marked on the envelope will be received at the of¿ce of Regional District North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, B.C. V1B 2K9, up to and including 12:00 noon local time on Monday, July 4th, 2011. The terms and conditions for the Request for Proposal are available at the Regional District Of¿ce. Further information and instructions may be obtained from John Friesen, Bylaw Enforcement Of¿cer: Tel: 250-550-3749. John Friesen Bylaw Enforcement Of¿cer
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The Corporation of the
City of Vernon INVITATION TO TENDER Contract:
Allenby Way Road Reconstruction Reference No.: ENG-11-59 The Owner invites tenders for: 1. Removal of asphalt and existing road structure to a depth of 500mm. 2. Supply and install road structure for approximately 8800m2. 3. Construct asphalt multi-use pathway 3m wide. Contract Documents are available during normal business hours beginning Monday, May 30th, 2011 at: Quantum Consulting Group Ltd 3710B - 28th Street, Vernon, BC on payment of a non-refundable amount of $50 including HST payable to: City of Vernon The Contract Documents are available for viewing at: City of Vernon, Operations Office, 1900 - 48th Avenue, Vernon BC Quantum Consulting Group Ltd, 3710B 28th Street, Vernon BC SICA, 3105 Coldstream Ave, Vernon BC SICA, #104 – 151 Commercial Dr, Kelowna BC SICA, 908 Comosun Crescent, Kamloops BC A pre-tender meeting for all prospective tenderers will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 at the intersection of Allenby Way and 27th Avenue. Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: 2:00 PM local time Tender Closing Date: Friday, June 10th, 2011 at: City of Vernon, Purchasing Agent 1900 - 48th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7 Brian Monaghan, P. Eng Quantum Consulting Group Ltd 250-503-1023
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5603 - 27th Street - VERNON
250-549-4161 1-800-667-2040 www.okanaganshuswap.com • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 3507 - 24TH AVENUE (CITY) $292,000 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 3510 - 43RD AVENUE (ALEXIS PARK) $289,000 • SUN. 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. 1808 - 43RD STREET (SOUTH VERNON) $299,900 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 6443 LEARMOUTH ROAD (COLDSTREAM/LAVINGTON) $339,900 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 11405 HILLSIDE DRIVE (COLDSTREAM/LAVINGTON) $519,000 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 5156 HARTNELL ROAD (BX/SILVER STAR) $540,900 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 6600 OKANAGAN AVENUE (THE OAKS) (OKANAGAN LANDING) $324,900
• SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. #40 - 5300 - 25TH AVENUE (HARWOOD) $189,000 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 8008 WHETZELL DRIVE (COLDSTREAM) $336,000 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 4607A - 20TH STREET (HARWOOD) $389,900 • SUN. 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. #102 - 3606 - 25TH AVENUE (CORNERSTONE TOWNHOMES) (CITY) $259,900 • SUN. 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. 2735 BECKER STREET (ARMSTRONG) $275,000 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 981 MT. IDA LANE (MIDDLETON MTN.) $429,000 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 7898 KEDDLESTON ROAD (BX/SILVER STAR) $669,000
• SUN. 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. #2 - 2655 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD (ARMSTRONG) $219,500 • SUN. 1:30 - 3:00 P.M. 4865 GULCH ROAD (ARMSTRONG) $568,000 • SUN. 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. 1162 OTTER LAKE X ROAD (SPALLUMCHEEN) $279,000 • SUN. 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. #5 - 995 MT. IDA DRIVE (MIDDLETON MTN.) $316,900 • SUN. 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. 3008 HERITAGE COURT (BELLA VISTA) $389,900 • SUN. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. 9238 CHINOOK ROAD (SUNSET PROPERTIES) $568,000
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER RE/MAX LISTINGS SEE OUR RE/MAX GUIDE IN TODAY’S MORNING STAR
VERNON 5603 - 27th St. 250-549-4161 SILVER STAR
#108 - 152 Silver Lode Lane ARMSTRONG 2555 P.V. Blvd.
250-546-3119 LUMBY 2095 Shuswap Avenue 250-547-9266 ENDERBY 908 George St. 250-838-0025 1-800-667-2040
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BANNISTER
would like to congratulate their employees for receiving awards from General Motors of Canada
The Bannister Family and the entire team at Bannister GM are proud to announce a number of big accomplishments by our Elite Team Members. Rob McLaren and Brad Nakucyj have both achieved Sales Guild status within our Award Winning Sales Department. Rob received his 1st year Gold status and Brad received his 5th consecutive year of Sales Guild. This achievement is calculated through a combination of Customer Satisfaction, Sales volume and Product Knowledge. Rob, Brad and our entire Sales Team’s continued commitment to our customers shines through, in fact Bannister GM is rated number one in Customer Satisfaction in British Columbia. Judy Tancock has received a Silver Award in Accounts Guild. This achievement is calculated through yearly ongoing training and testing at the administration level. Her knowledge in this field continues to impress and we are happy to have her as a part of the team. And finally, every one of our Journeyman GM Goodwrench Technicians have achieved the status of Grand Master Technician; an extremely rare accomplishment for any dealership. “A great deal of hard work and commitment goes into earning the Grand Master Technician title,” says Jim Klettke Service Manager “and we are certainly very proud of our team”. Product Service Training is focused on updating the GM technical knowledge and supports learning and development of all GM Dealer Service Technicians. The ensuing goal of the Technicians Guild Program is to “Promote Customer Enthusiasm and Loyalty” by having well trained, up-to-date professional service technicians. Bannister GM is very proud to acknowledge all of our Staff Members’ accomplishments and their commitment to provide superior service through ongoing GM training and technology.
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