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Residents endure frigid conditions RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Winter’s chill is forcing North Okanagan residents to bundle up and the situation is particularly difficult for the homeless. The Gateway shelter has experienced demand for emergency beds as the temperature has plunged, with an overnight low of minus 20 forecast. “It’s been steady,” said Kelly Fehr, Gateway manager. Up to 20 emergency beds are available in Vernon when the temperature reaches minus 1 or colder and the regular beds at Gateway (28) and Howard House (25) are occupied. There’s been an average of three people accessing the emergency beds in the last few days. “If the weather continues like this, we expect as many as 10 people by the end of the week,” said Fehr. The need to stay warm has also led to more traffic at the Upper Room Mission during the day. “People are visiting, using the computer lab or helping with chores here,” said Lisa Froom, Upper Room Mission general manager. While some of the mission’s clients are homeless, some do have homes but the living conditions are less than ideal, particularly in cold weather. “I have heard stories of inadequate heat in places,” said Froom.
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Jenny Kimble, with the Boys and Girls Club in Vernon, tries to jumpstart one of the buses in the minus 15 weather Tuesday morning. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of minus 15 today and an overnight low of minus 20. On Thursday, the high could be minus 10 while the low is minus 16.
The record low ranges from minus 33 to 36, while the norms for this time of year are a high of minus 1 and a low of minus 5. It could warm up Friday, with a minus 12 low and a high of minus
3 forecast. But the North Okanagan could also be blanketed with a layer of snow. “Friday could be a real dump day (for snow) and it could contin-
ue into Saturday and Sunday,” said Doug Lundquist, an Environment Canada meteoroligist. Snowfall of up to 10 centimetres is possible, with higher levels near Okanagan Lake.
City council delays increase in committee pay RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The wage freeze continues at city hall. Vernon council will defer a scheduled increase for committee meeting pay for one year. “We all need to be responsible,” said Coun. Brian Quiring of the decision. “We have a tough budget to make work and I don’t feel good about taking an increase.” The previous council decided last fall to increase committee pay from
$137 to $320 for full-day meetings and to $160 for meetings four hours or less in length. The deferral comes a week after Mayor Rob Sawatzky didn’t accept a scheduled salary increase (from $63,466 to $66,266) for 2012. Coun. Bob Spiers says refusing a committee pay raise reflects the economic conditions facing many residents. “It cuts down on costs. It’s less cost to the taxpayer,” he said. Bob Spiers Council members don’t have to
submit for meeting pay, and Quiring says he won’t pursue payment. “Given what we’re facing with the budget, I wouldn’t feel good about it,” he said. Quiring says there was no council discussion about cancelling meeting pay and he is quickly gaining respect for what the position entails since being sworn into office in December. “It’s a huge amount of work to be a councillor and there’s more time than I expected,” he said. “Last week, I was at council all day Monday, Thursday and Friday. If people think
it doesn’t occupy a huge amount of time, they are mistaken.” Council continues to develop a 2012 budget. Initially, it would have taken a 4.69 per cent tax increase to cover everything in the document, but that has now been reduced to 3.7 per cent. “There will be more work on it over the next few weeks and we will see what we can do,” said Sawatzky. Council has established a tax hike range of zero to 2.3 per cent.
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News Alarm sounded over closed beds
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“If you’ve worked your four shifts and then two overtime, and you’re Emergency room stretchers are expected back for your four shifts, sitting empty at Vernon Jubilee you need time to re-energize,â€? she Hospital. said. Physicians and nurses “If it’s not safe to return are concerned over recent to work because of exhausInterior Health Authority tion, they won’t return to decisions to close emerwork. They are burning gency room stretchers for out.â€? specific time periods. Sorensen also claims “This is unsafe for IHA has done little to patients,â€? said Dr. Michael recruit new nurses. Sorensen Concannon, spokesperson “We’d love to see them for ER doctors. do internal training which “Patients are pushed into the wait- would open positions up,â€? she said ing room instead of being placed in of just trying to lure nurses from stretchers where they can be assessed outside of Vernon here. and treated by physicians and nursIHA officials defend their es. This is not good for actions. patients who come in with “We had some stretchheart attacks and other ers closed while we deterconditions.â€? mine the best way to assign There were four stretchnurses to the work that ers closed for 12 hours on needs to be done,â€? said Friday and Saturday night. Nancy Serwo, acute area “Three of the closed director. beds were beds with car“We didn’t have all of Serwo diac monitors,â€? said our nurses available Friday Concannon. evening. And sometimes “There were similar closures over- when we are over-capacity, we need night midweek last week.â€? to assign nurses where needed.â€? Concannon is concerned patient IHA is currently in the midst of care is being put at risk. recruiting new nurses. “The emergency department is “We’re being successful at that,â€? an essential service for the com- said Serwo. munity. It should be open and fully Serwo denies patients should staffed through hell and high water,â€? be concerned about ER stretchers he said. being closed. “Closing stretchers is never an “We still provide excellent and safe option. I repeat, closing stretchers is care and no one is turned away.â€? never an option.â€? IHA says ER stretchers are parSwitchboard: 545-3322 tially being closed because of a lack of nurses, but the B.C. Nurses Union NDEX claims IHA is responsible for the Activity............................A28 situation. Arts................................A24 “They run so close to the base line with staff that when a nurse ClassiďŹ eds......................A30 goes on sick leave or holidays, there Editorial............................A8 is not another nurse available,â€? said Letters.............................A9 Christine Sorensen, BCNU regional Lifestyles........................A14 chairperson. Sorensen also says patient overSports............................A10 crowding has forced nurses to take 6OL s .O ˆ 0AGES stress and medical leave. Morning Star Staff
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GRAND Public leads to motorist’s arrest OPENING! News
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snow,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. Concerned citizens helped Vernon “The vehicle tracks were going from RCMP catch up with a person who was the curb, onto the sidewalk and then believed to be involved in a singlecrossing the centre line.” vehicle accident Saturday night. The witness caught up with RCMP received a report from the vehicle at around 27th a concerned citizen at 10 p.m. that Avenue, in West Vernon, and a dark-coloured Ford Explorer followed it to a property in had hit a pole on Highway 97 at the 5700 block of Okanagan 43rd Avenue. Landing Road. The vehicle was observed to Police officers state the vehihave then gone west on 43rd cle then collided with a fence Gord Molendyk Avenue. and that the vehicle was being “A second call came from a driven on a rim as a tire had witness who saw the collision and come off. was following the vehicle tracks in the “Our officers noticed the vehicle and Morning Star Staff
saw a man fleeing into a residence,” said Molendyk. “The officers took off in fresh pursuit.” With the help of a police service dog unit, the suspect was arrested and taken into custody after he was treated for injuries suffered when he came into contact with the police dog. The 34-year-old Vernon man is facing charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, prohibited driving and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (police report he was apprehended with a canister of pepper spray). The suspect was slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court Monday.
Grindrod-area blaze consumes workshop RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A fire that destroyed a workshop near Enderby is likely electrical in origin. Enderby firefighters received reports of a vehicle fire on Hamley Road Saturday just before midnight. But when they arrived, they discovered a large workshop fully involved in flames. “We believe it may be related to heaters (inside the structure),” said Kevin Alstad, fire chief. Hamley Road is in the Grindrod/ Grandview Bench area. “It’s just outside our coverage area but
we continued to roll and we called Deep Creek for backup,” said Alstad. Inside the workshop was a travel trailer, a car, a horse trailer and several tools. The contents created some challenges. “Tires tend to explode. There were also propane tanks that vented off,” said Alstad. Little could be done to save the workshop, so the primary focus was protecting the adjacent residence. “We hit one corner hard to keep on the exposures,” said Alstad. It’s not known if the owner has insurance.
Crash leads to charges Morning Star Staff
A single-vehicle accident near the Kelowna Airport Saturday resulted in problems for an Enderby man. Kelowna RCMP were called to the scene of a single-vehicle collision involving a green Ford Windstar and a power pole on the southbound side of Highway 97 at 6:30 p.m. RCMP say an officer found the driver, a 48-yearold Enderby man, impaired by alcohol. “The Enderby man failed a roadside test and was taken to the Kelowna detachment for breath samples, which were both just over the legal limit,” said Const. Kris Clark. The driver was charged for driving without due care under the Motor Vehicle Act.
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Coldstream firefighters contain trailer blaze ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at a residence in a Coldstream mobile home park Tuesday. Coldstream volunteer firefighters received the call about a fire at the Kalview Trailer Park on Clerke Road just after 8:30 a.m. “The mobile home was on fire when we arrived and it appears the fire started in the floor,” said Coldstream Fire Department Capt. Rob Smailes.
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Seatbelt laws being ignored ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Even with safety improvements and airbags in vehicles, people are still not getting the message about the importance of wearing their seatbelts. And local RCMP officers confirmed that with a targeted enhancement Jan. 11 aimed at drivers not wearing their seatbelts and using their cell phones while driving. North Okanagan Traffic Services and Integrated Road Safety Unit officers issued 17 tickets on a mid-week afternoon check for people not wearing their seatbelts. “That’s quite a concern,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk of the 17 violations issues. “There are those individuals who feel that seatbelts hinder them, but there is an overwhelming
amount of evidence that show seatbelts save lives.” Four people received tickets for using their cell phones while driving. “Pretty well on any given day, you can see an individual operating a cell phone while driving,” said Molendyk. “That’s even while sitting at a light. If you use your cell phone while waiting at a light, technically you’re in violation of the rules.” The one-afternoon check also resulted in 10 people being ticketed for speeding, one person had no driver’s licence and one N-driver received a 12-hour suspension. For the week of Jan. 9 to 15, there were four 24-hour prohibitions issued including three for alcohol and one for drugs. There was one impaired driver and five vehicles were impounded.
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A routine traffic stop resulted in a drug seizure by an RCMP traffic member. An officer from North Okanagan Traffic Services checked a truck Sunday at 1 p.m. for having no valid insurance (had expired in December). “While conducting the traffic check, an odour of marijuana was noticed from the vehicle,” said
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of course there is the time away from family activities. But the mayor already receives an annual salary of $63,466, one-third of which is taxfree, while each of the six councillors pockets a yearly wage of $20,473 (one-third tax-free). The time of individual council members obviously is important and they shouldn’t be penalized financially for serving the public, but being elected is not supposed to be about the money. It should be mentioned that most of the city’s committees also include residents of the community, many of them businesspeople who face the same time and financial constraints as councillors. The difference is the community members are volunteers and they don’t collect one dime for their contributions. Last week, council put off a decision on a staff request for $7.9 million for capital works. “There may be projects that we don’t agree with,” said Coun. Catherine Lord. “We will go through it and see if these are priorities for council.” While trying to tighten the belt is admirable, council appears unwilling to make any personal sacrifices except for deferring pay hikes for a year. That’s a far cry from many taxpayers who have had any hopes of a raise deferred year after year since the recession began in 2008. The $22,335 in meeting pay isn’t going to make or break city coffers, but it would indicate to residents that elected officials truly understand their financial plight. Of course, the City of Vernon isn’t in a unique situation. In Coldstream, council members are paid to attend meetings they can only observe because they aren’t appointed to the committee. Not only does this policy reveal little faith in the councillors named to the committees to report back to their colleagues, but it raises questions as to how tax dollars are spent. But we shouldn’t protest too loudly. After all, who wouldn’t want to receive a paycheque without actually being required to do something for it?
So, the main focus of last week’s RCMP targeted enhancement was distracted drivers. That is, local officers were conducting a mid-day, mid-week check to see how many people were using their cell phones while driving which, we should all know by now, is against the law. You can’t even check your phone sitting at a stop light. And police will go over a cell phone’s history at an accident scene to see if that’s what helped cause the crash. Four motorists were caught using their phones during the road check. Police say it’s a daily occurrence. As disturbing as that is, not only are North Okanagan drivers distracted, they’re also unbuckled. A total of 17 seatbelt violation tickets were issued by police in that same afternoon roadcheck. Seventeen people couldn’t be bothered, in the middle of winter, to use extra protection against a possible accident. We say extra protection because many vehicles are adequately equipped with sturdy seatbelts and protective air bags. Honestly, in this day and age, just how much proof does a person need to be convinced that seatbelts save lives? Police admit there are the odd times when a person is killed even while wearing a belt, but the number of lives saved because of seatbelts is a far greater sum. It is hard to comprehend that there are still drivers out there who find the belts to be a hindrance. Seatbelt designs have come a long way to provide more comfort and protection. It’s 2012, not 1972. There should not be any excuses for not wearing a seatbelt And, really, is a phone call or text message that important that you can’t pull your vehicle over to receive or reply?
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s a regular user of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park since I was a kid and a member of the North Okanagan Cycling Society, I was saddened and angered reading the letter written by M. Sandberg regarding mountain bikers in Kal Park. I have seen countless hours of volunteer work from the mountain bike community alongside B.C. Parks to maintain and improve Kal Park over the past few years. This group of mountain bikers has stepped up to create new trails, maintain existing trails and even help decommission trails that weren’t approved by Parks. The higher traffic in Kal Park has changed the landscape but it is from all user groups and a growing community. Yet to single out the one group that has worked so hard to improve the communities’ VOTED DOWN I am sorry but I take offence to the letter, “A very taxing situation” The HST was voted down by a majority by a very democratic process. All the very reasons my family attends the Remembrance Day ceremonies each and every year and keep our poppies in the visors of our cars and two on our fridge year round so we don’t forget why our lives are so great. I personally don’t forget that during campaigning for the last provincial election, none of the candidates had any idea about any such implementation of the HST. I don’t forget how the provincial government chose to give all MLAs and premier a sweet raise. I don’t forget the implementation of the carbon tax. I can go, on but perhaps enough is enough. I have spent numerous hours parenting my children on the importance of always telling the truth and making your word good. Well right from the campaigning through to today, we have been misled by our ruling provincial government. I find that distasteful and not worthy of my trust. The government, while campaigning for election, had no knowledge on the implementation of the HST, yet they implemented it almost overnight upon a majority government. When the HST is defeated by democracy, our ruling government instantly has all kinds of numbers in the dollar value, and job loss value that they can easily
experience of the park, not just for them, but for everyone in the park, is just terrible. This letter has linked up a few people who have bad etiquette with a whole user group. I know that I am always sure to slow down and say, "Hi" when I pass people in the park. I hope in the future that before anyone places blame on one group in the community, that they do their homework. This is a very passionate group of people who have given so much back to the community and taken on so much responsibility for maintaining the south side of Cosens Bay. I can’t help feel that any biker who has been out on a trail day volunteering their own time to maintain the trail system will feel that this is a personal attack. Stacey Banks
quote – yet they knew nothing about it! Their advertising to save the HST with our tax dollars stated, “the HST will cost the average B.C. family $350 a year. They wouldn’t let me write them a cheque for that amount and exempt me and my family from the HST for 12 months. Raise my provincial tax $350 a year and call it square. It will take two years to withdraw because it is so complicated. I don’t know about you but it is usually harder to assemble than disassemble. The newly appointed premier was going to allow democracy to choose the people’s mandate this fall but she got scared. Since we have no clue how to understand her and the ruling party’s views on HST, how can we understand politics and chance a vote? Please do not take your frustrations out on democracy, take them out where they belong. This “Liberal Party” that I voted for is as close to the un-democracy party as I have ever seen in our country. We the people stimulate the economy and not the government. The people need money in their pockets to spend and enjoy rather than being put to stadium roofs, Olympics etc. without our democratic consent. Power to the people. Craig Gaylard FOOTHILLS WANTS IN A recent article in The Morning Star discussing transit demand in Vernon referred to a "significant
demand" from Foothillers for access to transit. This letter, also addressed to our new mayor and council, discusses that issue and the larger one of how Foothills does or does not fit into the City of Vernon. As co-founders of the Foothills Community Association, the writers support the need for alternative transportation from Foothills to the rest of Vernon, while acknowledging that financial costs and benefits always must be taken into account. We would also like to point out that we, as a community, are quite willing to engage with city transportation demand management as it applies to Foothills and more generally with staff and our political leaders in respect to how Foothillers can be better integrated into Vernon. It is our considered judgement that in the past, Foothills has at times suffered from a form of benign neglect as one of a few outlying subdivisions that, while within the City of Vernon, are sometimes forgotten or simply taken for granted by city hall. For instance, we laud the vision set out in Vernon’s official community plan, but we in Foothills have seen nothing that might enable our subdivision to facilitate the first two goals listed in the transportation section of the OCP, which are to, "Improve the livability of our community by increasing the use of alternative transportation modes, including, but not limited to,
public transit, cycling, and walking" and, "Increase community awareness and use of alternative modes of transportation." There is no option for Foothillers other than to drive to town – no bus service, no bicycle path, no way to walk even (walking or cycling on Silver Star Road can be quite unsafe, particularly just below Foothills). Silver Star Road is the only route from Foothills to the city centre, and its somewhat circuitous route means that it is some 60 per cent further than a direct route from Foothills to the Anderson Way shopping area. Nor is Silver Star Road a particularly safe route, as we tragically witnessed just a few months ago with the death of a young man there. The Foothills Community Association is presently engaged with city staff on the Foothills neighbourhood plan, which is in its initial stages of development, and through which we hope to be able to address some of these concerns. But at the same time, we wish to bring to the attention of The Morning Star’s readership and our political leaders the need to consider the optimal integration of all of the City of Vernon, if not all of Greater Vernon, including Foothills, when plans and visions are developed. Please don’t forget about us. Wynn Polnicky Kees Versfeld Co-Founders, Foothills Community Association
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Vipers’ freefall reaches .500 mark KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
One couldn’t blame Jason Williamson for taking the odd peek up in the press box Sunday afternoon at Wesbild Centre. There sitting in civvies were his leading scorer Darren Nowick, ultra-talented centre Ben Gamache, sniper Johnny Knisley, suspended power forward Jedd Soleway and defencemen Luke Juha and Max Mowat. And after losing clutch winger Colton Sparrow to injury early in the second period, things got even worse as Williamson took a look at his bench. He often was forced to play a patched fourth-line versus B.C. Hockey League top scorer Paul De Jersey’s super line a few times. The result was predictable as the Vipers, running on fumes after 40 minutes of pretty good hockey, fell 5-1 to the Prince George Spruce Kings. The Vipers, perhaps inspired by 17 congregations on Faith Night, stopped the high-flying Coquitlam Express 6-2 Saturday night before 2,116 fans. Captain Patrick McGillis, who scored the Viper goal and was going down to block shots in the final 90 seconds, summed up the loss best. “Three games in two-and-a-half days playing with three lines up front playing against top teams like that, it’s definitely fatiguing mentally and physically,” said the Calgary product. “The guys put in a good two periods, but I think fatigue kicked in, in the third period.” McGillis said the Vipers will turn their focus to beating the Trail Smoke Eaters and Westside Warriors this weekend, while hoping either the Spruce Kings or Chilliwack Chiefs sweep their two-game series starting Thursday night up north. De Jersey, who has 33 goals and 70 points, and fourth-liner Sean Landrey each scored twice for the Spruce Kings, who moved to 20-15-2-3 for 45 points and third place in the Interior Conference, one point in front of the Chiefs, who stuffed the Smokies 5-2 Sunday. Vernon fell to 18-18-1-2, five points back of Chilliwack, who hold down the fourth and final playoff berth. The Vipers haven’t missed the playoffs since the 200001 season. “I thought we played a pretty good
game, a little slow in the second, but we made up for it in the third,” said Spruce Kings’ captain Ben Matthews. “We play Vernon (twice more) this year, and these are all like playoff games. It’s getting down to crunch time at the end of the season. They’re a good team and stuff, but we know we can compete with anyone in the league.” Added Patrick Chore, who joined Prince George from the Junior B North Okanagan Knights 17 games ago: “It was a pretty good team effort. All our lines were going. Our fourth line got two goals which was huge for us. We lost our last two so this was a must-win for us so our confidence was definitely up when we got the lead.” Chore, for the first time in his career, played against his twin brother, Eric, summoned from the Knights by the Vipers, along with d-man John Saunders. Newcomer Colton Cyr was solid all weekend, setting up McGillis along the wall on a late second-period powerplay Sunday. Cyr and d-men Ryan Renz and Sean Robertson provided extraordinary service killing a 5-on-3 with Brendan Persley and Aaron Hadley in the penalty box shortly before McGillis scored to make it 2-1. “Obviously, we got a little sluggish near the end, but we knew they’d be tired too; they were doing the same as us playing three (games) in three,” said Cyr. “It kind of got away from us. We wanted to keep the puck down low, considering their d-men probably got pretty tired after playing Penticton (4-0 loss Saturday) so that was our game-plan, but we turned pucks over and it just didn’t work out for us.” Gerry Fitzgerald, playing on a line with his triplet brothers, Myles and Leo, also scored for the Spruce Kings. Landrey opened the Spruce Kings’ offence off a scramble from the low slot, seven minutes in, for his third of the season. De Jersey then picked off an Adam Tambellini pass in front of goalie Danny Todosychuk and buried his own rebound, shorthanded, with 45 seconds left in the first period. The Vipers were outshot 17-4 and outplayed badly in the third as the Spruce Kings managed three even-strength goals. Prince George outshot Vernon 35-26.
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Vernon Vipers' Colton Sparrow (left) attempts to get clear of a skirmish with Prince George Spruce Kings' Chase Golightly (middle) and netminder Kirk Thompson to chase a loose puck in BCHL action Sunday afternoon at Wesbild Centre. Todoyschuk, getting his second straight start, was solid. Thompson made numerous stellar saves in the opening 40 minutes, also having the luxury of the Vipers shooting low and directly into his pads. On Saturday night, Persley pulled his first-ever BCHL hat trick as the Snakes snapped a four-game losing streak with a highly entertaining win over the red-hot Express. The Kelowna native scored once in the first period, and added a pair of insurance markers in the third, once on a slick breakaway deke, and again on a one-timer set up by Turner Lawson.
Vernon managed four unanswered first-period goals, with Mike Zalewski, Tambellini and Cyr, also scoring. The hard-hitting affair featured an quick scrap between Lawson, who has temporarily been shifted to forward, and Mitch Nardi of the Express (22-13-2-2) late in the first frame. Soleway earned a major and a twogame suspension for hammering Express defenceman Clinton Atkinson into the end boards later in the first period. Todosychuk (43 saves) had to be sharp as the Vipers were overwhelmed in their own zone at times.
Maroons clip Condors to claim Corporate Classic Morning Star Staff
With exam week around the corner, the Fulton Maroons appear to have done their homework and become solid student-athletes. The host Maroons got an MVP showing from guard Mitch Rouault and first-team all-star play from forward Dustin Popoff as they brushed back the Duchess Park Condors of Prince George 64-60 in Saturday’s final of the 11th annual Corporate Classic. Rouault and Popoff each flushed 19 points, while forward Austin Richardson drained 17 for Fulton, who spotted the Condors and early 10-2 lead. All-star Montel Lindgren canned 28 points for the Condors, who also placed guard Josh Hughson on the all-star team. “It was a great weekend for our team,” said Fulton head
coach Dale Olson, a University of Victoria Vikings grad. “The boys are getting fit and really starting to play like a team. We still have a jump or two to make as far as getting ready for the end of the year. “All the players are contributing and it was a good win – their first tourney win of the year – for their confidence. It was a great weekend by Austin Richardson and Clark Richardson.” Zac Anderson, Jovan Badhan, Cody Nevens, Clayton Mottus, Stephen Porcaro and Tyler Annesley rounded out the winning Fulton roster. Guard Matt Zukowski sank 21 points as the L.V. Rogers Bombers of Nelson grounded the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops 74-72 for third place. Forward Chris Toporowski of Sa-Hali was the other
tourney all-star. The classic’s major sponsors were the Holiday Inn Express, Buy-Low Foods, Tim Hortons and Concept Physiotherapy. The Maroons host the Seaton Sonics tonight (7:00) and entertain the Pleasant Valley Saints Friday (7:45) before hitting the books for exam week. Meanwhile, the Kalamalka Lakers stopped the D.W. Poppy Red Hawks of Langley 84-66 in the final of the Hope Mustangs Senior Boys Invitational. The Lakers broke open a tight final in the second quarter with their run and gun offence, tough man-toman defence and strong team rebounding too much for Poppy.
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Mitchell Rouault (middle) of the Fulton Maroons gets a shot off between Montell Lindgren (left) and Sam TenVeen of the Duchess Park Condors of Prince George in the championship game of the Maroon Corporate Classic Saturday at Fulton gym. Rouault canned 19 points to lead the Maroons to a 64-60 win.
VERNON HOCKEY LEAGUE SATURDAY Game 1 @ Enderby Arena MFC BULLS 10 – Jeff Mushaluk 3, Shane Burgi 2, Taylor Jackson, Pete Purves, Dave Calvert, Kevin Beckner, Calvin Berler, Michael Hansma 23 saves R.E. POSTILL & SONS ORPHANS 5 – Jeff Ovington 2, Ryan Kempton, Mike McMorran, Bryce Kakoske, Jason McLeod 3A, Jason Silzer 17 saves Game 2 @ Priest Valley Arena RE/MAX RANGERS 9 – Richard Jodoin 4+1, Sawyer Mick 2+3, Scott Kowalski 2, Al Betton 1+1, Mike Weir 2A, Kris Grebliunas 2A, Blair Miller 25 saves KASPER DENTURE RED WINGS 4 – Duane Dennis 1+2, Jason Kasper 1+1, Mike Tew, Brett Bond, Mike Glowa 1A, Cody Bostock 1A, Jason Chasca 21 saves SUNDAY Game 3 @ Priest Valley Arena TEALE UTILITY CANUCKS 9 – Chris Uselman 2+2, Garth Gartner 2+2, Darcy Quiring 2+1, Derek Martin 1+4, Jason Elders 1+3, Mike Burke 1+2, Steve Clarke 17 saves KAL TIRE KNIGHTS 6 – Tom Nagy 2+2, Taylor Summerfelt 2, Jake Stuchberry 1+1, Cody Watson 1+1, Will Bester 1A, Chris Kingdon 21 saves, 1A Game 4 @ Webild Centre KALAVIDA FLYERS 9 – Jeff Kuzniar 3+2, Paul Saunders 2+2, Cory Massie 2+1, Rich Hoglund 1+1, Dan Novakowski 1+1, Byron Tiggelaar 29 saves GODARD EXCAVATING PREDATORS 7 – Justin Horochuk 4+1, Trevor Abel 1+2, Jordan Nixon, Cody Keller, Logan Stockley 2A, Danny Robert 25 saves ARMSTRONG WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE SATURDAY Game 1 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre RTS ROCKET STARS 9 – Val Connell 3, Stacy Rafferty 2, Leah Willinger 2, Penny Brown 1+1, Lisa Geary, Tracey Barrie 2A, Colleen Nerbus 6 saves VERNON ICE MAIDENS 0 – Holly Schellenberg 36 saves Game 2 @ Nor-Val Sports Centre VERNON VIXENS 6 – Leah Mulvihill 2+3, Nichole Oakden 2, Diana Huntley 1+1, Christine Bosworth, Cheryl Meier 2A, Michelle Embleton 11 saves FALKLAND FALCONS 2 – Morgan Zoethout, Tammy Palmer, Velvet Beaumont 1A, Cassie Bosworth 1A, Sarah Palmer 40 saves
CITY OF ARMSTRONG HEATON PLACE Suites Available for Rent Soon The City of Armstrong is providing an opportunity for seniors to remain in the community who have special daily living needs but may not have the ¿nancial means to purchase residential units in an environment that provides assistance in daily living. Six strata units at Heaton Place have been purchased by the City of Armstrong (in exchange for the value of the land) for this purpose. Occupancy is expected for early January. The Policy adopted by City Council to determine eligible applicants is available in full at City Hall or on the City Web site. The following are the main criteria:
Lakers go big in Hope Continued from A10 Forward Nathan Meyer pocketed the tourney MVP, while guard Steven Goebel received an allstar award for his unselfish, creative play, handling the offence. Max Wilford, Paul Major and Tysen Chippendale received all-star honorable mentions. Said an ecstatic Laker head coach Rick Serafin: “It’s the fastest, most exciting basketball I’ve seen from the Kalamalka senior boys team in the past five, six years.” The Lakers opened by grounding the B.C. Christian Academy of Port Coquitlam 78-69 with seven players contributing 10 or more points. Kal then dismantled Hope 84-61 victory as six Lakers finished finished in double figures with Major ringing up 18 points, Meyer pulling down 17 and Chippendale bagging 15. In senior AA girls action, the No. 10-ranked VSS Panthers fell 63-58 to the host and No. 5-ranked Sa-Hali Sabres in the final of the Sa-Hali Invitational tournament Saturday in Kamloops. Sage Blundell sank three shots from the
Thompson River bank and finished with 18 points, while Quinsy Leier counted nine points and nine rebounds and Jenna Marrion added eight points. “This was a hard-fought game with many lead changes back and forth,” said VSS coach Bobby Mitchell. “We led by three points at half, and built a nine-point lead early in the third quarter, but Sa-Hali is a good team and battled hard to get back into the game. “We learned a lot about ourselves this game and got a lot better. With Mary Rice in foul trouble, Heather Campbell really stepped up for us. We have been talking about consistency for a while now and we showed that when we play consistent basketball, we are a tough team to play against. “ The Cats ambushed the Prince George Polars 50-23 in the semis with Karley Fugel collecting a dozen points and 10 boards. Leier, Christine Furrer and Rice each earned eight points. “ This was a nice team effort,” said Mitchell, who co-coaches with Lonny Mazaruk. “Everyone is starting to find ways to help the team and that bodes well for us moving forward.”
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AGE: All renters in a unit must be at least 65 years of age. However, under special circumstances, renters between the ages of 55 and 65 may be considered.
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RESIDENCY: Proof of current residency within the boundaries of the City of Armstrong or the Township of Spallumcheen for at least 12 consecutive months (or) proof of prior residency within the boundaries of the City of Armstrong or the Township of Spallumcheen for at least 12 consecutive months at some point in the past if the applicant had to move away from the community for purposes of special needs and wishes to come home to the community now that a facility exists that meets their needs.
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INCOME: Applicants must prove that their annual income is suf¿ciently high to afford both the rent ($700.00) and the Lifestyle Service Fee ($1550.00) while at the same time be suf¿ciently low to justify subsidization. Annual rent plus the annual Lifestyle Service Fees must be between 60% and 80% of total household income as reported on Line 260 of the applicants’ prior year income tax return(s) in order to qualify as a renter of a City-owned suite. This range is based on the fact that the majority of living expenses at Heaton Place are comprised of the rent and Lifestyle Service Fees. Applicants must also sign a declaration that while their income may be within the eligibility threshold, they are not able to purchase a strata unit at Heaton Place for whatever reason.
An application package will be available shortly, but in the meantime, you may come to City Hall to complete a very short form to put your name on the list of interested parties. A local independent senior’s organization will review the applications and conduct the interviews in partnership with Heaton Place management. The City of Armstrong will not be involved in that process. Patti Ferguson Administrator City of Armstrong, Box 40, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Tel: 250-546-3023 Fax: 250-546-3710 Email: info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca
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Renegades earn split with Cougars Morning Star Staff
The Sun Valley Source For Sports Renegades split a pair of weekend Okanagan Mainline Bantam Tier 1 Hockey League home games with the Prince George Cougars as they warm up for their invitational tournament. The Renegades stopped the Cougars 5-2 Sunday morning at Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong after dropping the series opener, 4-2, Saturday night at Civic Arena. Vernon got an early powerplay goal from Carson Richards on Sunday, the assist going to Cole Woodliffe. Prince George responded with two quick goals in the last six minutes of the first. Richards, from Braydon McCarthy and Jagger Williamson, and Jeff Bochon, from Woodliffe, supplied powerplay goals in the second to put the Renegades ahead. Woodliffe, from Jorden Dewing and Michael Lenoury, doubled the Vernon lead five minutes into the third on a shot from the point. Fireworks erupted with nine minutes left. During a scrum in front of the Prince George goal, a number of fights broke out and Hayden Chase and Bochon were tossed along with two Cougars. Richards, from McCarthy and Braden Gilowski, converted an empty-netter with 77 seconds to play. Louis Springer earned the win. Vernon took 26 minutes in penalties to Prince George’s 62. In Game 1, the Cougars were up 2-0 early in the second before sniper Blaine Caton cut the lead in half on a nifty three-way passing play with Williamson and McCarthy. Prince George responded minutes later on a Vernon giveaway
to restore the two-goal advantage. McCarthy, from Williamson and Richards, scored 64 seconds into the third. The Renegades kept pressing and hit two goal posts. Prince George added an empty-netter with four seconds remaining. Bryce Dyck was solid in net. The Renegades host teams from High Prairie, Okotoks, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Surrey, Kamloops, Trail, Hollyburn (West Vancouver) and Ridge Meadows in their 10-team home tournament. Vernon battles Hollyburn Friday night (6:15) at Civic and then goes up against Ridge Meadows (10:15 a.m., Wesbild Centre) and Trail (6:15, Civic) Saturday.
Cougars clip Midget Vipers In Midget Tier 1 play, the Home Building Vipers lost 3-0 and 8-2 to the host Prince George Coast Cougars. The Cougars scored once in each period to take the series opener Saturday. Max Brown was stellar in the Vernon net. On Sunday, the Cougars scored four goals in both the first and second periods before the Vipers managed to finally connect in the third on goals by Cody Hendrickson, from Patrick Dove and Trevor Pickett, and Logan Geefs, from Justin Mitchell.
Tips double Kelowna The Salmon Arm Midget Tier 1 Female Silvertips stopped the visiting Kelowna Bantam Girls 6-3 Sunday at the Shaw Centre. Sarah Botter opened the offence at 17:32 of the second period with the assist going to Vernon’s Summer Jespersen. On the same
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Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs' Dean Whitcomb maintains control of the puck as he hits the ice with Kamloops Jardine's Blazers' Solomon Seibel in close pursuit during Pee Wee Tier 1 hockey play Sunday at Priest Valley Arena. shift, Maddison Turner scored from Botter. Lanny Houle of Vernon, Botter, from Jespersen, and Botter, with her hat trick snipe, put the Tips up 5-1. Kelowna replied with a pair before Vernon’s Jenna Lazar fired an empty-netter with 29 seconds left.
‘Stangs swamp Cougars The Watkin Motors Mustangs downed the Prince George Cougars 5-3 in a physical Saturday game at Civic, sweeping the weekend Pee Wee Tier 1 series. Brady Marzocco (2), Dean Whitcomb, Connor Johnston and Riley Swiscoski handled the Mustangs’ offence. Defenceman Powell Connor (2), Matthew Kowalski, Owen Beliveau, Reese Schroeder, Austin Caldwell and Grady Caton helped set up the goals in front of a solid Conor Webb. The weary Mustangs then fell 5-1 to the Kamloops Jardine’s Blazers Sunday at Priest Valley Arena with Kowalski converting, from Reed Cashato and Ethan King. “The boys battled hard this weekend, and really stood up for each other,” said Vernon head coach Jason Danbrook, whose crew heads to Prince
George Thursday for one league game and the Cougars’ home tournament.
Pee Wee girls shine The Sladen Moore Pee Wee Female Lakers gave Samantha Head a break and went with Courtney Graves in goal as they stopped host Penticton 8-1 Sunday morning. Graves was solid and the Lakers got scoring from seven different players: Emily Clarke (2+1), Andie Kaneda (1+2), Cassidy Marshall, Amy-Rae Fox, Julia McCaig, Tylee Cooper and Makenna Southam. Head and Jordan Butler added assists. On Saturday, the Lakers bowed 3-2 to first-place Kelowna while playing some of their best hockey of the season. The Sladen Moore gang led 2-1 after the first period on goals from Clarke and Kaneda, from Jenna Fletcher. The Lakers held the lead with solid goaltending from Head, but Kelowna managed late goals by Dawson Porter nine seconds apart for the win. Friday the 13th struck the Lakers hard as they lost 4-0 to the fifth-place Salmon Arm Atom Development crew. They were outshot 32-17 and happy to put the game behind them.
Wolfpack grounds Spitfires In Atom Development action, the H&L Glass Vernon Wolfpack stuffed the Kamloops Spitfires 6-3 Saturday at Wesbild. Ben King provided four goals for the Pack, while Eric Noren and Tysen Fairweather contributed singles. Rowan Miller (2), Lochlan O’Keefe, Tanner Wright and Kael Black earned assists in front of a stellar Kobe Grant, who was injured and gave way to Caden Colmorgen. Jaxxon Collard received the team hard hat award for his solid defensive effort. The host Valley Wood Venom lost 7-1 to Kamloops and bowed 8-7 to Kelowna in other in Atom action. Chase Batchelor scored for the Venom versus Kamloops at Wesbild, while Caden Danbrook (3), Gavin Fleck, Jacob Green, Lincoln Connor and Cameron Moger handled the Venom offence against Kelowna Sunday at Civic. The North Okanagan Knights padded their lead in the Atom Tier 3 league with a 13-2 ambushing of the Penticton Jr. Vees. Kord Haller, Mitchell Brown, Trevor Kennedy and Brett Harder each scored twice, while singles went to Nicholas Walker, Eli Dwyer, Alex Gilowski, Brett Zbytnuik and Scott Gilowski.
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Miranda Chapple fired three goals as the Vernon Advertising Works Thunder Cats snuffed the Shuswap Ring of Fire 5-4 in Petite ringette action Saturday at Hucul Arena in Salmon Arm. Backstopped by strong net play from Brooke Buller, the Thunder Cats got other offence from Jillian Pipke and Bailey Williamson, each with a goal and an assist. Carly Newman had three helpers, Sophie Granley and Kelly Widmark each had two, and Makayla Vanderzwan had one. In other Petite play, the Vernon Five Star Awards Vikings split their weekend games, starting with a 7-3 loss Saturday to Shuwsap. The Vikings’ Evangeline Koshure led the offence with 2+1, while Emma Carter chipped in a goal and a helper. Early Sunday morning, the Vikes found their scoring touch in an 11-3 rout of Kelowna. Koshure and Hailey Quiring, each with 3+1, led the attack. Carter supplied a pair, with singles from Bryn Taylor-Hawes, Rylie Marchand and Kalen Webster. Taylor-Hawes, Giselle Torres, Josey Nerling, Aly Carter and Brittany Jensen each had assists. Caenen Wisse played another solid game in net. The Vernon DCT Chambers Lightning fell 9-8 to Kelowna #1 Saturday. Vernon Sunshine Autographic Swag opened their Junior B weekend with a 5-3 loss to the Shuswap Junior A squad Saturday at Priest Valley Arena. Alanna Fox, with two goals, and Bailey Williamson, with one, handled the Vernon scoring. Olivia Percy, Dayna Hanley and Desiree Turnbull each assists. The Swag rebounded Sunday with an 8-1 win over the host Shuswap Junior B side at Hucul Arena. Sydney Harder (2+2), Paige Webster (2+1) and Hanley (1+2) had big games for Vernon, with, Turnbull and Kennedy Pope each burying a goal an assist. Brenna Beck added a single. Percy and Kendra Racine each had two assists in front of netminder Emily Olds. Vernon Mark’s Heavy Haul Voltage went 2-0 in Junior B weekend action, stuffing Shuswap 12-1 Saturday, followed by an 8-4 doubling of the Vernon Newalta Tween A Rush Sunday at PV. Jocelyn Jones and Riley Martian recorded hat tricks to lead the offence against Shuswap. Brianna Thalheimer, with a pair, and singles by Shelby Fisher, Ashley Eso, Taryn Smith and Carly Alexander completed the offence. Dayce Knopf sizzled for five goals against the Rush, receiving assists from Darian Newman, Smith, Morgan Vanderzwan and Megan Barrs. Thalheimer, Martian and Jones all had singles. Voltage netminder Amie McKinney was solid both days. Val Percy’s Rush surprised the Voltage with their speed and agility, scoring twice before the Junior side came alive. Saige Woodliffe, with a
NOTEBOOK BASKETBALL - Drop-in basketball at Priest Valley Gym cancelled. Call 545-6035 to check for open gym times at Dogwood Gym. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Classes Mon-Sat with adult, women’s and kids programs available at Gracie Barra Vernon Jiu Jitsu & MMA. Call head instructor is Mario Deveault (250-804-9262). FLOOR HOCKEY - Drop-in Sundays 2:30-4 p.m. at Priest Valley Gym. $5 per session or $45 for 10-punch pass. Teams randomly selected. INDOOR SOCCER - Women’s drop-in sessions go Saturdays, Jan. 21 and Jan. 28, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the VantageOne Indoor Centre. Cost is $5. Open to current and new players in the NOWSA. Outdoor team registrations are due Feb. 13. E-mail nowsasocccer@ gmail.com. LACROSSE - Drop-in lacrosse goes Tuesday nights through March 6 at Hassen Memorial Arena in Armstrong, 5:30-7 p.m. for Novice/Pee Wee and 7-8:30 p.m. for Bantam/
Midget. Cost is $25 and fee must be paid before players step on the floor. Visit www. legendslax.ca. VOLLEYBALL - Drop-in volleyball sessions are running weekly at Priest Valley Gym: Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursdays 8:15-10 p.m. and Sundays 4-4:45 p.m. $5 per session or $45 for 10-punch pass. Teams randomly selected.
CALENDAR WEDNESDAY MAJOR JR. HOCKEY – Rockets vs Everett Silvertips, 7:05 p.m., Prospera Place.
FRIDAY JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs Trail Smoke Eaters, 7 p.m. Wesbild Centre. SR. BOYS HOOPS – Vernon Panther Shootout tourney – VSS Panthers vs Barriere Courgars, 2 p.m.; Pleasant Valley Saints vs Westsyde Whundas, 5:30 p.m. MAJOR JR. HOCKEY – Rockets vs Lethbridge Hurricanes, 7:05 p.m., Prospera Place.
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Vernon Newalta Tween A Rush's Amy Parsons (right) nimbly skates around Vernon Junior B Voltage's Megan Barss in exhibition ringette action Sunday morning at Priest Valley Arena. pair, and Shelby Conners and Maddie Powls, each with a goal and assist, handled the Tween scoring. Amy Parson, Hannah Popilchak and Alex Drury provided assists. Katelyn Paulin was steady in net. Miah Wargovcsik-Cohen earned the lone goal as the Vernon Blue Lightning bowed 9-1 to Kelwona #2 in Bunny action Saturday Brooklyn Charest, Kristie Vassberg, Kate Mallow and Talyia Yamoaka all took turns in goal. Issac Granley, Alecia Hughes, Sasha and Shayla Austin, Rhys Taylor-Hawes, Hillary Quiring, Tori Christensen and Jordann Scott all turned in solid efforts. The Vernon Interior Savings Blue Lightning parlayed three-goal outings by Emma Elders, Kenzie Koshure and Grace Cornell into a 12-8 win over Vernon North Enderby Timber Flames in a Novice showdown Sunday at PV. Jayden Scott sniped a pair and Shelby Richards scored a late goal, her first of the season, to complete the Bolts’ attack. Emma Roine generated a few good scoring attempts when she wasn’t sharing netminding duties with Liam Van Whyt. Emma Lochhead pulled the hat trick for the Flames, with Levi Knopf adding two, and Georgia Lannon, Julie Francis and Arriana Kositsin each notching singles. Knopf also chipped in with an assist and Amy Demetrick helped out with two. Kaila Summerfelt played spectacular in net all weekend. On Saturday, the Flames fell 8-0 to Shuswap.
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Ron Houston has been open about his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease from the beginning. He wants his family, friends and the community to understand that while there are changes, he is still the same person and cares about them as much as he ever has. He hopes that this attitude will help other families who have a member with the disease. He noticed the changes himself about three years ago after eight years of retirement from a long career as manager of the Vernon Curling Club. “I felt that something was not quite right but I wasn’t sure what,” he said. He still has mixed feelings about the diagnosis. “I was mad. Why me? Maybe I’ve never accepted it but I do. Life goes on after diagnosis and we’ve had a lot of help from friends and from the local Alzheimer Society.” They knew people who had Alzheimer’s disease and Ron’s wife, Beth, was fearful from the start of the diagnostic process. “I was totally heartbroken. It took me a year to really be able to talk about it. We knew Phyllis Dyck (Alzheimer Society of British Columbia representative in Vernon) and made an appointment to talk to her,” she said. They take part in Shaping the Journey:living with dementia, early stage and caregiver support groups and the Minds in Motion exercise and social group. “These people in the groups, the lead-
ers and other people, have done a lot for us. They help you work through things and feel comfortable and free to talk,” said Ron. “It’s amazing that the groups make you feel better and when you laugh and feel good, it rubs off on others.” Beth appreciates all the resources that are available. “You learn so much. Everyone has a different experience on how they handle situations. Things haven’t changed that much for us yet,” she said. One of the changes that has been difficult is that Ron has given up his driver’s licence and he misses the independence of driving. Ron learned to curl when he was 10 years old and has kept it up ever since. “I couldn’t play hockey, so I learned to curl,” he said. The couple, both from Manitoba, met at the Manitoba Bonspiel. They moved to Vernon in 1974 and Ron was manager of the Vernon Curling Club for 25 years. He was also a curler, coach and association secretary. One of his highlights was playing lead for Team B.C. at the 1991 Canadian Senior Men’s Championship. Ron and Beth have two sons and three grandchildren. The family is very athletic and Ron and Beth curl and golf together, as well as enjoy the movies, jazz and travel. They’ve been to New Zealand, Costa Rica, and, last fall, Ireland. They like to play crib and it’s there that they do notice some changes, with Ron
taking more time to do the math. “He’s still the same person, only one brain cell won’t connect to another at a particular moment. We can laugh when it happens,” said Beth. “You could fall into gloom and doom, but where does that get you? You might as well enjoy the time that you have. I think education is very important and it is very important for all people to understand that the disease is not going to go away at the moment. People think of Alzheimer’s disease as the end stage, but there’s so much more. That’s an unfortunate stereotype. It could be a long journey of enjoyment until that and no one knows what the future holds.” Ron is the honouree for this year’s Investors Group Walk for Memories, a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. There are more than 70,000 British Columbians with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, and approximately 10,000 of them are under the age of 65. Funds raised by the walk go towards local information, education, services and support, as well as toward research for the causes and cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The Investors Group Walk for Memories to honour Ron Houston, who will lead off the walk, takes place Jan. 29 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Wesbild Centre at 344543rd Ave., Vernon. There will be skating from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. For more information or registration contact 250-545-6221, 1-800-667-3742 or www.walkformemories.com.
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Life Week promotes taking a responsible approach to gambling tion in a positive, nonjudgmental way. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is a chance to learn about gambling. For example, the concept of random. The numbers in gambling activities are random, that is, each time the odds are exactly the same and several losses do not mean that it is time for a win, or the longer you play “your” machine, the closer you are to winning. “You are going out for entertainment. Set aside a budget and think of it as any other entertainment — you don’t get it back. “I think it’s important for the people of Vernon to know that we have a Game Sense centre here. There’s a lot
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about 8 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Add wine to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add to slow cooker. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and 1/2 cup water; cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours and chicken cubes are still whole. Discard bay leaves. Stir in okra and parsley; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes. Enjoy over rice or mashed potatoes.
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customer-friendly way to help customers make informed choices about gambling. “As with any business, we want to make sure our customers are safe and have a good time. About 4.6 per cent of people who get involved in gambling activities can develop a problem. The information is there for them through the advisors, self-serve centres on-site, and at the website, gamesense.ca. When customers are not really enjoying themselves gambling anymore, the resources are there.” The self-serve centres in casinos feature touchscreen, interactive computers. All casino staff members receive training on how to provide information and educa-
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corporate relations, B.C. Lotteries Corporation. “The advisors are well-versed in the resources available in the community and if they become aware of any individual who is spending a lot of time and money, or seeming frustrated or upset, they will check in with that person with some suggestions on setting budgets and time limits.” Advisors will also tell people about the Voluntary Self-Exclusion program, which lets them sign themselves out of casinos for a length of time of their own choice. People are also encouraged to take counseling at this time. The Game Sense Program has been in place since 2009 as a
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Community Calendar JANUARY 18 ENDERBY & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL AGM Annual general meeting and January’s general meeting Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Enderby Chamber of Commerce (in Belvidere Park). All members (including representatives of corporate and group members) and people interested in finding out what this dynamic group will be doing in 2012, invited to attend. Info.: Alyson at 250-838- 2274. ARMSTRONG IN TRANSITION? Jan. 18 at 7 p.m., Zion United Church hall, 2315 Pleasant Valley in Armstrong, Dr. Mary Stockdale will give a talk on the subject, “Armstrong in Transition? Building resilient, low-energy communities in response to post oil and climate change.� Sponsored by Armstrong Spallumcheen Environmental Trust, with focus on youth and a membership drive. Tickets by donation at the door. Question and answer opportunity. Contact David Derbowka at 250-546-6377 for further info. MONTESSORI PROGRAM HOLDS OPEN HOUSE School District 22 (Vernon) offers (at no charge) a Montessori based education as a viable alternative for elementary school children in Grades 1- 4 with expansion planned as early as September. Registration on now at Okanagan Landing elementary. Jan. 18 at 6:45 p.m. at Okanagan Landing. If you require childcare, please call 250-542-1181. VERNON WOMEN IN BUSINESS Meets first and third Wednesday of each month at Schubert Centre for networking 11:30 a.m. to noon, buffet lunch noon to 1 p.m. Members, $17; non-members, $23. VWIB offers networking opportunities and inspires, educates and motivates women to be the best they can in their business and personal lives. See www.vwib.com or e-mail membership@vwib.com. CODA MEETS Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd. SUPPORT GROUP FOR SENIOR PARENTS For senior parents of children with developmental disabilities, meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Community Living BC (CLBC), suite 201, 2802-30th St. Join us for a cup of coffee and an opportunity to connect with other senior parents facing similar joys and challenges. For info., call Julie at 250-307-4216. OKANAGAN SHEEP PRODUCERS ASSOC. MEETS Every third Wednesday of the month. Call Lorna Carter at 546-3318 or Rob Campbell at 546-3546.
JANUARY 19 VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY HOSTS FILM SCREENING Jan. 19 from 6 - 8 p.m. Save the date, we are open late! The gallery has partnered with the Vernon Film society, offering a film screening of Exit Through the Gift Shop, a Banksy film. See how artists transform cityscapes around the world into brilliant works of street art. Bring a friend, candy or junior mints, admission is free! Special thanks to Vernon Film Society for lending the film. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173. COMMUNITY SENIORS’ FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON Jan. 19, at 10:45 a.m., Vernon Full Gospel Tabernacle, 5871 Okanagan Landing Rd. Rev. Jake Friesen, Emmanuel Baptist Church, will bring a near-death testimony and devotional. Special music from Glen and Marg Burrell. A delicious lunch served. We will sing your favourite hymns with the Sing-Along Band led by Karl Janzen. For more information, please phone Karl or Kathy at 250-558-1947. O D D F E L NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! LOWS Dr. Dalen Quinton welcomes MEET Dr. Genevieve Levesque to the practice. Every third
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Okanagan-Shuswap Liberals are upbeat about the future of the party. Seven local delegates were among 3,000 people who attended the federal party’s convention in Ottawa last weekend. “The health of the party is excellent. There is so much energy,” said Janna Francis, riding association president. The party is currently focused on renewal after last spring’s federal election, which saw the Liberals lose official opposition status and place third. “There is a lot of hope and determination,” said Francis. Janna Francis “We are alive and well and determined that Canadians can get more actively involved in the democratic process.” Among the motions approved by delegates is to open up the party to supporters even if they don’t take out Liberal membership cards. “It places an onus on the party to connect with people and make people aware of what the party is all about,” said Francis. “They will have an opportunity to select the next leader.” Other issues that were tackled included health care, the environment and preferential balloting. Much of the media attention, though, was on the delegates’ support for the legalization, regulation and taxation of marijuana. “It says to Canadians that we know what’s going on in the country and we want to deal with it openly,” said Francis, adding that polls frequently indicate a majority of Canadians want marijuana decriminalized. “I have talked to people in this riding, including staunch Conservatives, and they say the same thing.” There was also media speculation during the convention that interim Liberal leader Bob Rae may seek the position permanently. “He is providing such excellent leadership. If that was a decision he made, there would be a lot of people willing to support him,” said Francis. To bolster the party’s profile locally, Montreal MP Justin Trudeau will be in Vernon Saturday. “He represents the youthfulness of our party,” said Francis. “He’s worth meeting and connecting with.” Trudeau will attend a public luncheon at Okanagan College, with the topic focused on what the future holds for youth in Canada. The public is welcome to arrive at 11:30 a.m., with the event running from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To attend, RSVP in advance to osfla@shaw.ca.
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Local New Democrats will pay tribute to an international environmental movement Sunday. The Okanagan-Shuswap NDP holds its annual general meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Wood Avenue in Armstrong. The agenda will include Vernon resident Bill Darnell speaking about his role in the founding of Greenpeace in 1971. “Darnell will use his personal collection of photos, newspaper clippings and artifacts to bring to life this world-changing event,” said Nick Hodge, with the NDP. The event will begin at 2.30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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The Salvation Army’s fundraising efforts were a success over the Christmas holiday. The agency’s mail-out campaign raised $268,588, up 1.5 per cent, while the kettle campaign increased seven per cent to $140,176. “Together our fundraising campaigns totalled $409,285,” said David MacBain, community ministries director. “This is the first time we have received donations
over $400,000. This total is up $14,232 from 2010.” Beyond money, the community also donated a significant amount of non-perishable food items for the Vernon food bank. “We wish to thank the many donors who helped make that a reality for us,” said MacBain. “We realize that to whom much is given, much is expected. We commit, as always, to serve our community to the best of our ability, with God’s help, throughout the coming months.”
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munities across the province have hosted the Games, some of them more than once. More than 200,000 people have volunteered and more than 150,000 athletes have competed since it began. “One of the most important benefits of hosting a B.C. Games is how it brings a community together,” said
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the national stage and beyond. “The B.C. Games are an important stepping stone towards the Canada Games and ultimately the Olympic Games,” said Kelly Stefanyshyn, a former Olympic swimmer and B.C. Games Society board member. “Learning to (compete) for a team beyond just your sport and focus while so many events are occurring is imperative to an athlete’s success.” According to the official website, the aim of the Games is “to provide an opportunity for the development of athletes, coaches, and officials in preparation for higher levels of competition in a multi-sport event which promotes interest and participation in sport and sport-
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Winery opens art to whole new world International call put out for sixth annual erotic art show at Lake Country’s Ex Nihilo Vineyards JENNIFER SMITH Black Press
With a big fluffy dog, little boots littering the hall, and a kitchen that doubles as a studio, oil painter and pen-and-ink artist Teri Blackwell’s life conjures labels like: “idyllic,” “hectic” and “earthy.” So when she was asked if her painting — done while her three children are at school — would fit in an “erotic” art show, she was admittedly circumspect. “I had never really considered the work erotic. I’d barely even heard of (the show), but then the owner of Ex Nihilo winery approached me and asked for my card,” Blackwell said. Now in its sixth year, the Okanagan Erotic Art Show has been hosted by Jeff and Dacoa Harder, owners of Lake Country’s Ex Nihilo Vineyards, for the last two years. The show will stay on the property as it grows to include artists from all over the world in 2012. The couple are well-known patrons of figurative art, the winery being named for one of Frederick Hart’s Creation Sculptures at the Washington National Cathedral, Ex Nihilo. Ex Nihilo, the term, is a Latin phrase meaning out of nothing, and the sculptural mural above a doorway on the outside of the cathedral’s west wing features a series of nude figures materializing from a stormy abyss. Ex Nihilo, the winery, has a somewhat more humble genesis, though it too has had the human form in the art on its walls practically since inception and, since connecting with the erotic art show, has played a major role in the event’s dramatic expansion. With a consistent, committed venue, the show has grown from a 50-person point-ofinterest endeavour to a 300-ticket affair that both celebrates and plays with its sexy subject matter, despite the conservative underbelly of the surrounding community. Eroticism and what qualifies as erotic has been both a sore point and a source of inspiration for the show’s founders — Julia
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Burgeoning artist Teri Blackwell, whose work shows locally in yoga studios like Sculpt, faces some stiff competition as she tries for the sixth annual Okanagan Erotic Arts Show being held at Ex Nihilo Winery. Trops, Angela Hanson and Lauren Wilson — who came up with the idea for the show after watching people skirt their life drawings, barely allowing themselves a glance. Posed as an erotic art show, paintings like Blackwell’s nude or semi-clad yoga practitioners can sit alongside a simple sketch of a woman’s foot or a provocative vixen and those who attend are not too shy to look. “For some, eroticism is a fantasy… For others, a life drawing is erotic. And then some
people can’t handle a bum,” said Trops. Trops has had her ups and downs with figurative work. She also founded the Livessence Society for Figurative Artists and Models, providing a way for both groups to work their craft in a safe and accessible manner. She has seen the feedback to the members’ work run the gauntlet from unfettered praise to total condemnation and knows the subject matter can be a lightening rod for controversy.
Though clearly influenced by the Renaissance masters, her colourful feminine forms have even faced censorship when one of her sketches was mysteriously turned to face the wall by an unknown passerby in the Rotary Centre for the Arts, her studio home for the last decade. Rather than hide from the critics, she has used these jabs to her advantage, letting upturned noses provide muse for a show so popular artists have been asking her to expand its geographic boundaries for some time. Last year, they experimented with a North American call to artists and this year’s will be global. “We sold 20 per cent of the show in 2011. It was mostly to people from out of town. Most of it goes to Alberta or the Lower Mainland, but to sell 20 per cent is really good,” she said. Trops compiles a catalogue of the event and sends it to the National Gallery of Canada so the artists all have work indexed in Ottawa by the time the show is complete. It will be a coup for a burgeoning artist like Blackwell, should she make the cut. Encouraged by a grandmother who gave her house paint to add toenails and flip-flops to rocks as a child, the self-taught painter said she’s found a very positive reaction to her desire to learn to paint the human form and would never have ventured into the so-called erotic arts were it not for this community. Wanting to move beyond her fantasystyle drawings, which look like those one might find illustrating Tolkien’s The Hobbit, she figured if she could learn to paint people well, she could pretty well paint anything. It was her friends who then suggested she move into yogi meditations, sun salutations and the like, with yoga instructor Louise Stout offering to model. So as she waits to see if her dance-like poses meet the bar, she will explore every other opportunity she can get to show her work, though she now admits she likely always had a little of the erotic spirit within. “My husband and I were best friends when we were kids and we always drew together. He would show me his work and I would show him mine… See that’s erotic right?” she joked. The call for artist submissions to the Okanagan Erotic Art Show can be found at www.okanaganeroticartshow.com. The cost to enter is $10 per artwork (maximum three artworks.) The deadline is Feb. 28 with selection mid-March and the show to be held in May.
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Tantalys, featuring Charlie Veaudry, left, Tom Chernenkoff and Connie and Gerhard Traxel, is the feature act for Saturday’s Coldstream Coffee House at the Women’s Institute Hall.
The Coldstream Coffee House returns for the new year with a feature act that should tantalize both regulars and those visiting for the first time. The monthly coffee house, which takes place this Saturday at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, is presenting the band Tantalys as its feature act for the evening. “(They are) a great group with great energy,” said Rory White, one of the coffee house organizers. “There is no shortage of experience and talent within its members.” The group consists of Charlie Veaudry on lead vocals and bass, lead guitarist Tom Chernenkoff, and guitarist
Gerhard Traxel (rhythm and lead). Gerhard’s wife, Connie Traxel, takes care of the percussion and back-up vocals. “This act will tantalize you with their versions of classic rock, country and blues flavours,” said White. “There will be the usual open mic format before the band’s performance. Come out and enjoy a great evening of live entertainment in a nice, cozy, family-friendly atmosphere.” Admission to Saturday’s Coldstream Coffee House is $4 at the door, with a concession of refreshments and baked goodies available by donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m.
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Marcel Marx, left, plays a shoeshiner who takes pity on a refugee boy who has escaped the authorities in the French port town of Le Havre.
Film is study in humanities Vernon Film Society
The next Vernon Film Society movie is Le Havre, which screens at the Vernon Towne Cinema on Monday. Interestingly this film was filmed and directed by a Finnish director (Aki Kaurismaki) although it is in French and takes place wholly in France in the northern port city of Le Havre. The film tells the story of a young African refugee who comes under the protection of a French shoe-shine man and his neighbours. Marcel, the shoeshine man (Andre Wilms), was a writer, something of a bohemian who now lives in a part of town notable for its poverty and the unpretentious friendliness of its residents. The film itself seems to belong to another era –– a time of simplicity and thrift and with neighbours knowing one another, visiting the bar, local grocer and
cafes and the director deliberately pacing the action almost as a protest against the slickness and speed of the modern age. Marcel plies his trade in the local train station and tries to stay clear of the local police, although a sad-eyed detective (Jean-Pierre Darroussin) plays cat and mouse trying to find the illegal immigrants. Although he prowls around he may be friendlier than the locals suspect. In the midst of coping with the illness of his wife, Marcel must figure out how he can hide the boy and arrange for his safe passage to England, where members of his family have ended up. At first glance it may seem as if this story would be one of sadness and despair, but it is one of hope and innate optimism and shows how ordinary people can behave decently. Some may see it as something of a fairytale but it is a story full of humour,
realistic in its portrayal with great performances from all the actors, both French and Finnish. Le Havre is the Finnish entry for the Oscar foreign film category and won the 2011 Critic’s Award at Cannes. It is in French with English subtitles. Le Havre screens at the Towne Cinema Monday at the usual times of 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. All tickets are $7 available at the door and one week prior at the theatre and the Bean Scene.
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STOOPNIKOFF, Florence It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and sister, Florence (Barisenkov) Stoopnikoff on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012. Florence is survived by two daughters: Dianna of Kamloops, Anne (Rob) Filippone of Vernon; one son, Sam (Cindy) of Vernon; three granddaughters: Rhianna, Samantha, and Cathryn; one sister, Elaine (Jack) Haman of Calgary; two nieces, extended family and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Florence may do so to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4. Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
PORTER, Eleanor Louise 1938-2012
On January 13, 2012 our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend Eleanor Louise Porter, passed away peacefully at the North Okanagan Hospice House in Vernon, BC at the age of 73 years. She will be loving remembered by her husband Don, with whom she celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary December 22nd at Hospice House; her two sons Hal (Lori) and Barry (Trish); three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister Nadine (Hector) Decco and extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Cindy Lea. Eleanor was born September 15, 1938 in Loon Lake, Sask. where she lived shortly before moving to Meadow Lake. In 1956 she married Don Porter and later she and Don moved to Princeton, BC where they raised their family. Expressions of sympathy maybe forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca. In lieu of Àowers, those wishing to do so, may make a donation in Eleanor’s memory to North Okanagan Hospice Society (3506- 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4). A Celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held at a later date. “Remember me for my music, joy and laughter.” Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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ALONZO ALBERT “BUD” BELANGER With deep sadness we announce Bud’s passing on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at North Okanagan Hospice House with his wife Alma by his side. Bud was born April 20, 1924 to Albert and Amy Belanger of Sunnybrook, Alberta. After completing grade 8 at age 15, Bud believed he had enough education and left school to help on his parents farm. A year later, when he was of age to get his driver’s licence, he decided driving truck looked like a better choice of employment. From that time on, he always seemed to have a truck except for the two years he spent in the Armed Forces, 1945 and 1946, serving with the Royal Canadian Provost Corps.
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In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of
Gerhard Bettzieche Aug. 19, 1928 Jan. 14, 2007
Forever Remembered and Loved Always
Rosie & Peter
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MASSEY, ELSIE MARTHA
In 1956, Bud moved north to Fort Nelson and, along with operating his own trucking company, he was employed by Pacific Petroleum for 15 years, Keen Transport 5 years and Imperial Oil 10 years. While residing in Fort Nelson, Bud served on the Hospital Board, was a volunteer fireman, member of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He is a member of Columbus #12202 and a charter member of B.P.O. Elks #400.
6 January 2012 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the death of Elsie Martha Massey on January 6, 2012 in Prince George, BC. A memorial will be held in Vernon sometime in the summer when her ashes will be put to rest near her late husband James Ellison Massey who died March 2, 2011.
Bud like sports and through the years participated in many; hockey, ball, curling, water and snow skiing, definitely golf were a few. After retiring in 1988 to the Okanagan, he spent many happy hours on the golf courses with friends. Bud was a kind, gentle man and believed that if you treated others with kindness and respect they would treat you the same.
Hack, Matilda (Tillie)
Bud will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Alma, brother Raymond (Mary), daughter Alberta (Jim) Bird, son Allen (Karilee); grandchildren, Karen (Boyd) Patton, Paula Fisher, Scott (Janelle) Bird, Travis and Nicholas Belanger; great grandchildren, Ryland and Sydni Bird, Coleton and Taylor Fisher; extended family members and friends. Prayer Service to be held Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 P.M. and a Funeral Mass on Friday, January 20 at 11:00 A.M., both at Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church, Coldstream. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice House or charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
March 14, 1922 - January 13, 2012
Born in Grahamdale, Manitoba. Daughter of Henry and Caroline Munk. Tillie passed away peacefully in Vernon, BC in the loving presence of her daughters. Predeceased by her husband of 68 years, OƩo (June 25, 2010), daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Larry Schaufele and many siblings. Survived by her sister Emma (Vernon), children; Doug (Starr), Marlene (Peter) Weintrager, Roger (Marsha), Ken (Amber) and Melanie (Wayne) Klenk. A devoted, long Ɵme, Armed Forces wife she enjoyed many travels abroad. Her hobbies included acƟng, art, sewing, cooking and ceramics. Viewing and cremaƟon was held at Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, BC on Monday January 16, 2012. If so desired memorial contribuƟons may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Suite 300, 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2. Interment will take place in early July, 2012 details will be available on Bowers Funeral home website once service conĮrmaƟons have been established. Online condolences can be sent through Tillie’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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Catherine Mary Hardy
October 29th, 1924 – January 11th, 2012 Catherine Mary Hardy has joined her husband, Jackson Hardy in Heaven at the age of 87 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters; Elspeth (Harry) Haid and Alix (Iain) Barnett, her four grandchildren; Aaron (Andrea) Barnett, Don Haid, Ben Haid and Jacqueline Barnett. Catherine was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She married Jack in April of 1943 and then moved to St. Vital, Manitoba where she spent her life raising her two children and supporting her husband through his career in politics. After spending many years in Public Service, Jack and Catherine retired to the Okanagan where they enjoyed quality time with their family and friends. In respecting Catherine’s wishes, she was cremated and no funeral service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Catherine to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. #4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. or the Alzheimer Society of B.C. #102-3402 27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1. Cremation arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187
Peter Raphael Loster Oct. 19, 1960 - Jan. 14, 2012
Peter, formerly of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, passed away at the North Okanagan Hospice House after a courageous battle with leukemia. He attended elementary and junior high school in Yorkton and attended Sacred Heart High where he became very active in the Drama Club. He transferred to Vernon, B.C. with Canada Post in 2006. This afforded him the opportunity to pursue a part-time acting career. He joined the Powerhouse Theatre in casting & production as well as participating in commercials, documentaries and silent parts on the big screen. Peter also formed cherished friendships in the area. Pete was a dedicated sports fan. He enjoyed baseball, curling, slowpitch, shinny, fishing with his nephews and buddies. No day was complete without coffee with “the boys”. He coached Special Olympics and was an avid dart player. His positive attitude, contagious smile & grand personality endeared him to everyone he met. His wit and sense of humour carried him through many personal and medical obstacles. Being with friends and family, whatever the occasion, was his favorite way of spending time. He lived life in his own way and on his own terms. A Social to Celebrate the Life of Peter will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3pm at the Elks Hall, 3103 - 30th Street, Vernon. Funeral Mass & internment will be held in Yorkton at a later date. Peter was predeceased by his parents Leonard & Eleanor Loster, his brother John Loster, & stepson Donnie Herman. He leaves to mourn his loss stepson Paul Herman (Stacey Pfeifer) and his mother Sharon, brothers Leonard (Evelyn), Murray (Cheryl), sisters Shirley Pierce, Stephanie (Rick) Young, sister-in-law Glenda Loster, numerous nieces, nephews & wonderful friends. In lieu of flowers donations in Peter’s honor can be made to: Hope Air 1-877-346-4473, Leukemia Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Comfort Fund, Tower 15A 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, North Okanagan Hospice House Society, Vernon.
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Looking for witnesses regarding an incident that occurred as the pubs were closing on or about September 18th, 2011 at the Silver Star Resort in Vernon, BC. A male in his twenties suffered significant injury to his leg. Possibly two females in their twenties who are nurses or nursing students assisted at the scene. If you can provide any information, please call Chuck Clark at ICBC 250-826-7452 or email chuck.clark@icbc.com or Jennifer Stroes at ICBC 250-505-2205 or email Jennifer.stroes@icbc.com re: ICBC Claim P099631-6.
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Education/Trade Schools Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com H2S ALIVE COURSES - Fully certified Enfrom Instructor. $230/student. Contact Amon @ 250-546-3391 or ahazlehurst@live.com. MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & Doctors need well trained staff. No experience needed! Local training & job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888-7484126. TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.
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ROOTS ‘88 HAIRSTYLING has openings for a full OR part time chair rental stylist, available immediately. Applicants must be self motivated and have min. 5 yrs. exp. ALL applications will be kept strictly confidential. To apply call Lauri at 250-547-9664 evenings 5-8pm.
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AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.
Alberta earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.
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SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND
has a position now available in the Bakery/Deli. Please drop off resumes to 7920 Highway 97, Vernon, B.C.
or fax to (250) 542-7952 Ticketing Agent Permanent Part Time The Ticket Seller Box Office seeks a permanent part-time ticketing agent. The successful candidate will work between 15 and 30 hours per week including evenings and weekends. Exemplary customer service skills are required, and strong basic computing skills are an asset. Starting wage is $11 per hour and a benefits package is available. Please drop off a resume in-person at the Box Office, located at the Performing Arts Centre at 3800 - 33rd Street, between the hours of 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Closing date Friday, January 20th, 2012.
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VENTURE TRAINING Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Venture Training is a dynamic multi-program organization with a rich history in the community. We are currently seeking an:
Employment Development Counsellor To advocate for individuals to find paid employment in the community. Duties include matching the abilities, skills and preferences of individuals with prospective community employers. The Counsellor will provide assistance with employment planning, interviewing, on site training, follow up and act as a liaison between employers and participants. A certificate/degree in Human Service field or equivalent education and experience is required. Strong computer skills essential. The position is under the B.C.G.E.U. Collective Agreement. Please submit current resume with cover letter by Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to: Executive Director VDACL 4240 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon BC V1T 6H3 Fax: 250-549-3394 Email: vdacl@shawcable.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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DRIVERS WANTED A Vernon Company requires class 1 drivers for S/B & Tri Hiboy hauling. Western Canada hauling only. Drivers are home most weekends. Company offers a good benefit package & pays above average wages based on percentage. Must have a minimum 3 yrs exp. Please fax resume as well as a current drivers abstract to 250-542-3135 or Email to: rmtrans@shaw.ca
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Farm Laborers needed, work includes planting, pruning, thinning, picking, fruit & vegetables. March thru October. $9.56/hr Call Sid (250)5401011 or fax: 250-545-1935
Heavy Equipment Company in Lumby requires P/T/F/T Bookkeeper & Office Administrator. Forward resumes to prairieequip@telus.net Inwood Trucking Ltd. Quesnel, BC has an immediate opening for a Truck and Trailer Mechanic. Must be able to work on logging trucks and work afternoon shift. Competitive wage and benefit package. Experience an asset. Please reply via fax to (250)992-6853 or email at inwoodtrucking@telus.net
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
If you have a knowledge and love for the back country … WE WANT YOU. If you have the passion to help your community… WE WANT YOU. If the thought of being woken up at 2:00 am to go out in the freezing cold looking for a missing person sounds rewarding to you then… WE WANT YOU. If you are interested in joining our team and/or would like to learn more about Vernon Search & Rescue please come out to our information night - Thursday, January 19th, 2012 - starts at 7:00 pm, 9850 Aberdeen Road. If you have any questions you can call Stephanie @ 250-503-6423
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CUPE Local 523 Preferred Quali¿cations • Diploma in human or mental health services • Minimum Grade 12 • Occupational First Aid Level 1 • Basic CPR certi¿cation • Food Safe certi¿cation • Valid BC Driver’s Licence Previous Experience • Providing direct human services to clients who are economically disadvantaged, experiencing mental health challenges, and/or drug/alcohol dependent • Supervision and monitoring of clients in a residential setting Knowledge and Skills • Basic computer skills • Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate records • Understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, unemployment and drug and alcohol dependence • Demonstrated ability to supervise, monitor, and support clients • Knowledge of local and regional community and social service agencies
HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Class 1 or 3 License required.
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Logging Contractors & Truckers The Teal Jones Group is looking for Stump to Dump Logging Contractors to work in the Fraser Valley area. The total cut is 150,000m3/year. We are also looking for Owner / Operator Logging Truck Drivers for work in the Fraser Valley area.
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Interested parties can forward a resume or contact April Choquette Phone: 604-587-8700 Fax: 604-581-4104 Email: achoquette @tealjones.com Website: www.tealjones.com
3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca J&M SANDHER ORCHARD looking for seasonal farm workers. Pruning/planting/ thinning/harvesting fruit and other labour work. Up to 50hr/wk, $9.56/hr. 6120 Rimer Rd. 250-558-2988 and/or jmsandher@hotmail.com Local company requires Experienced Gravel Truck Operators with class 1 licence. Experienced Hoe Operators and General Laborers. Fax resume to 250-546-9509 Martin Orchard, Coldstream pruning, thining, picking, seasonal work. March 1st to October 31st. Wage rate $9.56/hr. then May 1st $10.25 or piece work. Fax 250-549-4138 or email: hkr525@hotmail.com North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire production workers. For the right individual we offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.
Nursing Practice Advisor
Okanagan The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia has an exciting opportunity for a fulltime Nursing Practice Advisor within the Interior Practice team. Working out of a home-based office in the Okanagan, you’ll work with nurses in different roles, varied practice settings and a range of communities in Okanagan. Your primary role is to assist nurses through education and consultation to apply the CRNBC Standards of Practice in their practice. If you thrive in an autonomous environment with the freedom to plan your own day, this could be the job for you. CRNBC is the regulatory body for more than 39,000 registered nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed graduate nurses in British Columbia. Deadline for applications is Feb. 3, 2012. For more information about this position, including how to apply, visit www.crnbc.ca
The Morning Star requires a contract carrier for door to door delivery. Must have reliable vehicle. Hours vary. $10p/hr. phone 250-550-7901, 250-558-3468(fax) or email circulation@vernonmorningstar.com
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Seeking Executive Director The Community Dental Access Centre Society of Vernon, BC is excited to be seeking an ExecuƟve Director to help us turn our vision into reality. This self-driven individual should bring strong management skills in the areas of planning, budgeƟng, fundraising and program development. This individual will report to the board of directors. The successful candidate should possess a minimum 5 years of experience in management of a social or healthcare program involving direct client services. Dental Experience will be an asset for this part Ɵme posiƟon. To apply please send your resume with three references and salary expectaƟons to dentalaccesscentre@gmail.com Closing Deadline: January 31/12
Home Care/Support Registered CARE AIDES “Pride In Caring” Is AdvoCare Health Services Philosophy If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and be part of a company that is expanding its network, we are currently recruiting Care Aides to work on a casual basis, at Piccadilly Care Centre in Salmon Arm. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Care Aide, must be registered with the BC CARE AIDE REGISTRY and have a registration # to be considered. To apply please e-mail: Jenni.Hicks@ advocarehealth.com or fax: 250-803-0515
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOKS needed for busy lakefront restaurant. MUST HAVE min. 3-5 yrs exp specifically in AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE. Will be resp. for current menu as well as creating new authentic menu items and daily specials. Spanish an asset. $17/hr, 40hrs/week. Fax resume WITH REF’’s to (250) 492-5617.
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Help Wanted TECHNICIAN - Full time Entry Level position for in-house repair of Small Dental Equipment. Technical or Mechanical background preferred. Position will include a variety of duties & administrative tasks related to operating shop area. EBay sales or purchases an asset. Position will include some travel so Valid Passport is required. This position is an excellent ground floor opportunity for someone to join a small rapidly growing company in the Dental field. Please forward resume to: Fax 778-475-6123 or email: predent@shaw.ca. Thank you.
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
LIVESTOCK HAULING
COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES 5min from Armstrong, Open Sat & Sun 10am-4, or by appt. Barn full of Quality Antiques, 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) 250-546-2529
PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN
M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services, Matheson - Iroquois Falls - Cochrane. (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com DIETITIAN (Full-time position). This position will be based at Bingham Memorial Hospital (Matheson, ON), and will provide Clinical Nutrition services and Diabetes Program and long-term care services. Must hold a Bachelor Degree in Dietetics, have successfully completed an accredited internship program and be eligible for membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Excellent salary, employee benefits. Traveling compensation package and a signing bonus is available. M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com Pharmacist: Permanent Full Time ($120,000-$150,000 + benefits) The Pharmacist directs clinical support for three hospital sites within MICs. Qualifications: Degree in Pharmacy (BScPhm, PharmD). Licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacy. Recent/ current acute care/hospital pharmacy experience.
Teachers GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus (located in the heart of Alberta’s Peace Country in northwestern Alberta) requires an Animal Health Instructor (DVM) to commence immediately. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
Trades, Technical
A world-class strand board (OSB) facility near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan is in full operation and is actively seeking a qualified
Mechanical Team Leader Responsible for the direction and supervision of the activities of the mechanical maintenance team with the objective of maximizing equipment avail. and uptime at minimum cost. In addition this position will focus on continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance functions. QUALIFICATIONS: ·Millwright cert. with a provincial or inter-provincial ticket or equivalent training ·Experience working with hydraulic systems. ·Extensive supervisory exp. in an industrial production environment. ·Exc. interpersonal skills. ·Familiar with computerized maintenance systems. ·Good working knowledge of OSB manufacturing, continuous process operations, large industrial machinery, and 24-hour operations.
If you are interested in being a member of our team, please go to
www.tolko.com and submit your resume by January 25, 2012.
FLAT ROOFERS Mid-City Roofing based in Kamloops B.C. requires experienced Flat Roofers. BUR, torch, singleply (TPO & PVC). Minimum 5 yrs experience. Lots of work, commercial & industrial projects.
Call:1.250.376.7663 or Fax: (1).250.376.2424 or E-mail:
midcityroofing@shaw.ca
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Health Products $10 CASH Back for every pound you lose. Herbal Magic. Lose Weight Guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic now at 1-800827-8975 for more information. Limited time offer.
Workshops & Events LOOKING TO Expand Your Horizons? Gulf Islands Film School Camps SPRING BREAK Learn from a pro! 1 and 2 week March 11, 18 & 25 Save$$ Earlybird Special til Jan 31 www.giftsfilms.com 1800.813.9993.
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Cats and kittens available for adoption to approved homes. Neutered, tattooed & vaccinated.
Computer Services ROB’S USED COMPUTER SHACK
SPECIALIZING IN COMPUTER REPAIR • SALES • SERVICE WE RECYCLE YOUR OLD COMPUTER, DROP OFF OR WE PICK UP
Home Improvements
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens
Home
Reno’s.
Bathrooms,
Basements and Kitchens. Large or Small Projects. Call 250-808-5339 for more details.
or Marie Harding
Trustee in Bankruptcy 220-2706 30th Street Vernon, BC V1T 2B6 DROWNING IN Debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500, www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. PAWN SHOP Online: Get cash fast! Sell or get a loan for your watch, jewelry, gold, diamonds, art or collectibles from home! Toll-Free: 1-888435-7870. Online: www.pawnup.com REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
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Phone (250) 545-7535 www.vernonanimalcare.com
3 male Shit-tzu Bechon cross puppies, 8wks old, multi-colored, $350. (250)835-8616 4 PUREBRED SHIH TZU 2 females and 2 males. First shots and dewormed,vet checked. Tri colored. 250-275-6337. CELL # 250-306-6362 http:// jmbev@shawwebspace.ca/ ADORABLE Shih Tzu x puppies. First shots, vet checked, family raised. Born November 16. Ready to go. 250-542-3077 250-862-7763
ADORABLE Shih Tzu x puppies. First shots, vet checked, family raised. Born November 16. Ready to go. 250-5423077 250-862-7763
#1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stacker & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781. Kelvinator Fridge, 30”wx64”h & Kenmore Stove, Both white, $125ea (250)558-0225 Washer & Dryer, excellent working condition. $275 obo (250)308-9642
Building Supplies 2x6 20 ft long select fur $10./ea; 5/8 D grade plywood fur $15./ea; rough 6x8x14’ $50.ea (250)838-6630 Buy Direct - Special Orders www.rouckbros.com 1-800-960-3388 Rouck Bros. Lumby BC
Firewood/Fuel FREE pallets for firewood behind The Morning Star building against arena. 250-542-3558. FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932 Fir & Larch cut to your specification, split, delivered, stacked $125/truck load 778-554-2442
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
Bichon-Shih-tzu pups, males only, avail immed, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, 250-517-7579. Black lab X Corgy pups, 1st shots, amazing temperament $250.ea. obo. 250-547-9206
KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647
Snowclearing
Auctions
Auctions
Furniture
VERNONSNOWPLOWING.COM
Randy 250-540-6000. Estimates
Free
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 Hay for sale Timothy & Alfalfa $5/bale (250) 547-6334 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass $7., Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Feeder Hay $25. 1- 250-546-0420
Computer Services
MicroSolve Computer Solutions
™
In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
Livestock
Pets
PEGGY’S HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING. $22/hr. Ref avail. 250-541-0911 250-938-6338
Financial Services
BDO Canada Limited
250-938-0868 ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
778-475-5744
Estate Administrators, at 250-545-2136 to set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP
Reliable and committed Call Paul:
Cleaning Services
#8, 4320 29th Street, Vernon
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
Appliances
CRIMINAL RECORD?
542-8620 Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963. Household, Estate, Warehouse Dispersals and Miscellaneous consignments.
Selling by auction is the most competitive and effective way of marketing new or used merchandise, everything from household items to complete estate and warehouse dispersals. Let our staff with over 47 years of experience help you market your goods the auction way. Hauling is also available.
NEXT SALE THURS., JAN 26 www.valleyauction.ca or call us at 250-546-9420 903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, B.C.
Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
Heavy Duty Machinery Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
Medical Supplies CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991 MOBILITY Scooters & Powerchairs. Shoprider Dealer, Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Used Scooter and Powerchair Sale. www.okmobility.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745
Misc. for Sale 4 winter tires, as new/on rims, P185/75R14, 5-Hole $400obo 542-6102pm/558-1200 ex1317 5’x6’8” sliding patio door with screen. $250. obo. (250)2751659 61” Rear Projection big screen Toshiba $150 250-540-8949
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 BIG BUILDING Sale. Clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. Continental wood heater U/L approved, 22” Firebox, ideal for house or shop, $300OBO 250-542-9691 Crystal Waters Cassiar 1160 6-8 person hot tub approx 7 years old - works great digital thermometer - 2 speed $3000 obo call 250 938 5364 Elliptical CardioTraining Machine. Ab King Pro Bench (new) $65.both (250)542-0640 Free membership, at Vernon Golf and Country Club. just pay annual dues. 545-6432
Auctions
Auctions
s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 • 6:00 P.M.
AUCTION
Large Selection of Small Collectables, China, Fishing Reels, Insulators, Bottles, Coins, Figurines, Dagger, Clocks & More.
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: 3 Pc Antique Chair & Rocker Set, 5 Pc Pine Bedroom Suite, China Cabinets, Mahogany Drop Leaf Table, Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Antique Dining Table & 5 Chairs, Queen Mattress & Boxsprings, Glass Top Dining Table & 4 Chairs, Mirrored Vanity Dresser, Set of 6 Chairs, Mirrored Dresser, Dinette Table & Chair Sets, Storage Cabinets, Pictures & Prints, Antique Rocker, Desk, Fridges, Stoves, Stacking Washer/ Dryer, Big Screen TVs, Mixing Boards, Band Electronics, Mics, Light Cans, Cords & More, Keyboard, Amp, CD Player, Speakers, Vacuum, Scale, DVD’s, and More. Large Double Door Electrolux SS Fridge With Lower Slide-out Freezer, Kenmore Elite Front Load Washer & More.
TOOLS: Honda 3500 Watt Generator, 8HP Dual Stage Snow Blower, Air Compressor, Scroll Saw & Table Saw, Tool Boxes, Air Tools, Tool Kits, Cordless Tools, 3/4” Drive Socket Set, 6” Planer, Tire Chains, Elec 70 Amp Welder, Dremel Tools, Castors, Elec Heaters, Jacks, Tires, Tile Saw, Sharpener Plus Much More.
Next Week Bailiff Sale - PC Bang Gaming Center Over 100 Desks, 70 Chairs, 70 Computers, Games, Flat Screen TV, Battery Back Ups, Printer, File Cabinets, Drinks & More
www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Wednesday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
DODDS AUCTION
Misc. for Sale
250-545-3259
Misc. for Sale
TARPS! TARPS! AND COLLECTIBLE
AUCTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 22ND View and browse the catalogue on-line To kick start the New Year Antique Imports will be hosting an Antique & Collectible Auction comprised of several local Estates. Partial List Includes: Signed Original Peter Pauls ”Dancing Walrus” soapstone figurine, Unique Dutch oak dining room table with six ladder back chairs, 14kt white gold 1.01ct Diamond Solitaire ring (Appraised at $12,500.00), signed Remington bronze figurine “Rattle Snake”, Coca-Cola and Pepsi advertising, c1880 detailed mahogany marble top open shelf sideboard, early oak galvanized top Hoosier, large assortment of collectibles, boxed lots and so much more…. Viewings to be held in our Vernon Showrooms.
VIEWINGS: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00 AM ‘til sale time Sunday SALE TIME: 1:00 PM Sunday, January 22nd Check out our website www.antiqueimports.ca
ANTIQUE IMPORTS
“BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS
10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
STARTING AT
2.49
$
WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
STARTING AT
3.59
$
BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
STARTING AT
5.19
$
FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE
2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB & 5LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!
CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS
“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST”
CHARTERED MEMBERS: B.C. AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: CERTIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS GUILD OF CANADA
3021 - 29TH AVE., VERNON 250-542-9119
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3325 31ST AVE., VERNON 250-545-9820 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-663-2887
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Misc. for Sale
Misc. Wanted
Mobile Homes & Parks
Apt/Condo for Rent
**HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.
Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
PHASE 3 NOW OPEN 10 mins. to downtown Vernon, Boat Launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch just minutes away.
Jerry’s Antiques & Things CLEARANCE SALE! 25-50% OFF Most Stock NO HST 1000’s Vinyl Records 10/$10 STILL BUYING ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES! 809 George Street Enderby, BC (250)838-0644 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170 TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic Gold Silver Change + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
PRIVATE Buyer looking for old coin collections, mint sets & hoards of coins, specialty coins, loose, sets, etc. 250864-3521
Custom order your new home today!
832-6699
(250)
www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com
Musical Instruments
SAXOPHONES FOR SALE
Starting @ $450.00 & up Phone 250-379-2984
Sporting Goods Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6
Real Estate Houses For Sale
Top Price for Silver Coins & Gold. More than Roadshows. Local, 1-800-948-8816
******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576
Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods
FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600. 2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3200 (no wheels) 2005 Cervelo P3K TT Frame only - 51cm, Carbon Fork and Seatpost - $200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca
Houses For Sale
Coyote Crossing Villas
Houses For Sale
Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
THE PLACE to Live in Vernon
URBAN POINTE 1 and 2 Bedroom Modern Suites starting at $730.00 Central location New appliances, Elevator On-Site Resident Manager Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing See what we have to offer! Incentives with 6 or 12 month lease
Call 250-307-5522
A MUST SEE
1bedroom $600.00 Hydro not Incl. Quiet living only need apply. call 250 558 5020.
(Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
NORTHLAND PROPERTIES Adult Living in a secure building. On-site manager, 1 bedroom suite with AC and balcony, 3 appliances and access to pool and restaurant, underground parking. No smoking. No pets. $
695.00
250-260-1162
Best location for Great living
2 Bdrm Apartment, 3611 27th Ave., +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.
250-503-7315 250-545-7251
250-503-7315
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
$
980 / month
Rare 1 Bdrm Suite $
850 / month
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + utilities all included. N/S, N/P. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager.
Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown From $700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
ASK ABOUT MOVE-IN INCENTIVES!
250-549-2770 VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon ONE BEDROOM Adult oriented, F.S., A/C, view, on-site laundry, close to grocery, on bus route, covered parking, summer swimming pool. Available immediately. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. SUPER BACHELOR APT. Spacious apt, neat & clean, new carpets, new paint, on bus route, covered parking, on-site laundry, close to grocery, storage, summer swimming pool. Available immed. $550 $500/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. 2 BD 2 BATH Great apartment with super view, FS, AC, on-site laundry, handy location. Adult oriented, on bus route. Available immed. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.
2 Bdrm, 4-plex, laundry hook-ups, D/ W, $800 +utilities. Available Feb 15th or March 1st. Small animals okay. References checked. N/S 250-550-5832
2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $650/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223. 2bdrm, 1 bath newly reno’d close to amenities, laundry avail, small pet ok, AC, balcony & view RR, $850/mo+util. Contact Doreen 778-475-4430 www.rentinvernon.com 2bdrm 1bath, NS, close to Downtown, sm. pet ok, $885 +hydro. 250-307-6174 2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500 2-bdrm + den, insuite laundry, 2balconies, top floor. $925/mo, children & pets allowed. Call or Text Jo @ 250-540-7961 2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Shared laundry. Heat incl. NS, 55+. Avail Feb 1 250-545-6810. Belmonte Apartments, new mgmt, reno’d 1bdrm. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937.
Bright, clean 2 bdrm. apt. in downtown area. Fridge, stove, heat and hot water included. Pay laundry, no pets $725 mo. Call 250-308-8500 CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS 1bdrm & Bachelor close to Downtown & Schubert, N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066
1bdrm apt. near Hospital, laundry, heat, water, F/S, parking incl. NS, NP, $650. Ref’s req. (250)542-7982
RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm - close to downtown - N/P; N/S; Adults. 250-275-8066 Large 2-bdrm apartment, quiet adult oriented, heat & water incl, $800,n/p,n/s, avail immed 4011 - 27th St. 250-542-0669 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Minutes from Schubert Centre! $850./mo immaculate 1bdrm apt. in vibrant 55+ building, secure ug parking, balcony, f/s d/w 778-475-1587 NEW 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo for RENT in Vernon, avail. Feb1. Sec. heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1100/month. 250-307-6373. NS suite, pets negotiable. New Studio apt, Parker Cove, lake access community, 30 min from Vernon. $525./mo (250)470-4179 Three Link Lodge Armstrong, bachelor suite, 55+ only, Doreen 250-546-0257 or Eric 250-546-0559
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
250-542-5580
MORRIS MANOR Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites
Lucas Ryan Kravski
Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Centre Heat included. Inside Scooter parking available
For more information call
250-542-8989
1 bedroom, Upper Unit, No Dogs, No Smoking. Available February 1st. $650.00 plus hydro. Call Heidi 250-550-5832
Baby Boy
1&2&3bdrm $650-$850. No dogs, no drugs. (250)2601630
Homes for Rent
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES
• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-542-1701
610/month.
$
Apt/Condo for Rent
MOVE IN INCENTIVES
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1 bedroom corner garden apartment with fabulous view.
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Duplex / 4 Plex 1610 45th St Lg 2bdrm + den w/ in-suite laundry, n/s, family oriented building, prkg, storage, no dogs, newly painted, avail Jan 1 $800+hydro. 250547-6060 1bdrm 1bath, f/s, w/d, close to town. $600.+hydro, N/S, 1 cat ok. Chris 250-542-0657 2bdrm,close to d/t main floor, newly reno’d, n/s,n/p, lrg yard. $900 incl util. 250-306-4088. 2bdrm downtown, car storage, fenced yard, $850 + utils, n/s, avail. Feb 1. 250-503-1926 2-bdrm upper, new carpet/ reno’d, close to town, Senior discount avail (250)558-0551 2bd spacious unit on creek W/D, water paid by owner, clean, bright. call Sean at 250-306-0959 or view at www.arttales.ca 3bdrm, 1/2 duplex, 3 bath, newly reno’d, Easthill, near downtown, $1250, Avail. Mar 1 250-307-8747 3BDRM TOWNHOUSE South Vernon, 4-plex, quiet family area, f/s, 1 1/2 bath,no dogs, avail Jan 29th. $975. 250-542-0825. Lumby (rural) 2bdrm + den, 2 bath $935.; 2 bdrm 1 bath $835.; incl util. n/s n/p (250)547-9297 Mission Hill, 2 bdrm upper. $900/mo. Avail now. UTIL INCL. N/S, N/P, W/D. Call 250-306-6996 TAKE YOUR PICK 1&2bdrm suites, now available, downtown area, freshly renovated, small pet ok, monster insuite storage, from $650-$850/mo+ DD, Call or Text Jo @ 250-540-7961 VERNON: BRIGHT, clean, spacious 1400 sq ft duplex, 3 + 1 bdrm, 2 full baths, fully reno’d in 2008, fenced front/back yards, wired shop, pets neg, $1200 + utils. Avail Immediately. Call Ian at (250)550-0238.
Misc for Rent Lavington/Coldstream area, sep. 2 bdrm suite on acreage, cozy & clean, fs, wd, ns, $800 incl. all util. & full cable, Refs. req., dd, 250-503-2546
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm mobile, $650/mo. In Lumby or 5th Wheel $500/mo 250-309-6361, 250-547-6362 In Lumby 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $650. Phone Tom at 250-503-7044 In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $850/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044 Live in the Country - ARMSTRONG Near new trailer with a view of the Valley.Open concept, 2 bdrm,14’ x 56’ft, W & D, N/S, 6km up Deep Creek Rd. Armstrong, See it on Kijiji #340311463 Available Jan. 15th $1,095. 250-309-1786 VERNON (ARMSTRONG)- recently updated 3 bdrm, inclds F/S, W/D, available now, clean, quiet family oriented park. N/S, No dogs! $800 mo + D/D. 250-546-0612 to view.
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Coldstream orchard location, 4bdrms, 1bath, F/S, W/D, DW, garage, pets neg. Avail Now. $1400/mo util/incl. 250-5490310, 250-308-7004. COMPLETELY renovated 3 bedroom den/office for rent in Armstrong. Hardwood and tile through out. 2 Bath with window coverings, f/s, d/w, w/d, microwave, gas fireplace, RV parking, completely fenced with shop. Available February 15. N/S, N/P. $1300.00per month, utilities not Included. (250) 542-4534 (250) 3070645 Easthill Character Home, 2bdrm, updated bath, breakfast nook and sep dining, mostly unfinished bsmt, appl incl, $1000/mo+util, 250-308-8868 Large country main, on 3 acres, between Hillview & VSS schools. 2 Bdrm, fire place, balcony, large carport garage, all utilities and Appliances included. Available immediately. $1350/mo. (250)549-3535 Newly reno’d 2bdrm private country home, close to Lumby, $1200.+ util., (250)308-7672
1 Beautiful view Suite above garage 1 Lrge bdroom reno’d private deck/yard/parking. Incl util/cbl/intrnt. NS NP $700 Avail Feb 1 250 307-7699 2bdrm, 1 bath,1100 sq.ft. lrg rooms, clean, bright & updated, $800. 250-215-4564. 2bdrm, 1bath ground level np, Avail Now $800 incl util. 250260-1875 or 250-351-4368 2bdrm, 1bath, level entry,a/c close to Fulton, n/s, n/p n/parties. $850 incl utils. Mature people. Feb 1. 250-558-3090 2-BDRM bsmt suite, Armstrong, with laundry, newly reno’d., ns, np, $800 util/incl, Avail. Feb 1 250-546-3309 2 large bdrm, gas f/p, w/d, n/s, n/p, covered patio, Easthill, Rent incl/util (250)260-2882 3-bdrm Mission Hill, laundry, yard, storage, very nice, bright, cat ok, $990 mo. incl util, Avail Now. (250)558-8243 Bright 1 bdr suite. Private laundry, entrance, storage & parking, N/S, N/P, reference req. Avail Immed, $695/mon includes util 250-275-0665 Bright spacious 2 bdrm ground level suite, close to schools non smoking, no pets, References Req, $900 - $1000 250-938-5364 Clean, bright, 2bdrm bsmt, f/s, w/d, lower Easthill, $750 incl. util. 250-558-0933 COLDSTREAM, Beaut bright 900 sq ft 1 bdrm bsmt suite in quiet area. W/d and jacuzzi tub. NS, no parties, pet considered. $900 incl utilities, cable & internet. 250 558 3486 Furnished 1-bdrm, like a suite without being a suite. n/s, n/p, $500/mo+$100DD. Avail Immed. (250)542-8780 Mission Hill: Lg. 1bdrm, suits single person, n.s., n.p., incl util., laundry, must have refs. $650 mo. + dd 250-542-4577 Newer 2bdrm+den, util. wireless, cable incl., w.d., f.s., near Armstrong Tolko, avail now $900 mo. 250-307-8177.
2-bedroom suite in Lavington. Beautiful country setting. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $650/month +utilities avail immed. 250938-4529 or View at http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com 3-bdrm, with garage, shared w/d, utilities includ $1100./mo Avail immed (250)309-4462 Armstrong, 2bdrm, 2 bath, yard, close to school, $900 mo. incl. util. 250-938-2650 Beautiful 3bdrm, 2 full bath, lrg. deck, great location, $1200 mo. Avail. end of Jan. 250938-5478 Call immed. to view, in town until Jan. 18 EastHill clean 3bdrm, upper level of house, avail Jan 15, incl 1 bath, 5 appls., digital cable, lrge deck, shared fenced backyard, n/s, n/p, $1050 +60% util. 558-0764 Immaculate 3 bdrm main floor, 6 appl., a/c, n/s, $1195 pm+shared util., Alexis Park, Avail Feb 1. 250-545-1229. Lumby, lrg 2bdrm suite, on quiet rural setting, n/s, $800 incl util.,250-260-0217. MAIN FLOOR SUITE: 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath, new hardwood floors, kitchen & paint. Sgl. garage, lg. deck, shared laundry w/ bsmt tenant. Suits couple or sm. family. Central location, $1250.incl.util. ns/np n/parties. DD/ref’s req’d 1-306-545-1681
1/2 DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, by creek across from OK Builders, island kitchen, family room, F.S., D/W, W.D., shed. Available immediately. $1100/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.
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• 2 bdrm apartment in great shape. In-unit laundry, Mountain View Apartments, close to all amenities. $850. • 3 bdrm upper suite in Alexis Park. Large rooms, 5 appliances, shared laundry & yard. Full wrap-around deck, garage storage. $950 rent & $200 utilities.
vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bdrm renovated large home on very private treed 4 acres. Large 220 workshop, 3 baths, 2 carport, deck, wood & force air heat, 5 appliances. $2000. 2-bdrm Central Armstrong, reno’d, lg yard, f/s, n/s, ref’s req’d. Avail Feb 1. $1050. + util. (250)546-8910 2-bdrm level entry home with partial bsmt use, w/d, d/w, 10x30 deck with great view, fenced yard, lots of parking. Avail Immed, $1100 (250)3093613, 1-250-554-7890 3+1bdrm East Hill near VSS. Avail. Feb 1 $1250 Call Ross at 250-550-6414 or e-mail jennross@shaw.ca 3504 - 25th Ave, close to downtown, 3bdrm, newly ren’od., laminate flooring, f.s., w.d.; bachelor suite, f.s.; 3602 - 15th Ave, close to Mission Hill school, 3bdrm up, 1 1/2 bath, f.s., w.d.; also 3 bdrm basement suite, f.s.; all pet friendly, all avail now, 250549-6554 and 250-372-4842 3BDRM, BRAND NEW, East Hill, np, ns, 1200+util 250-5506063 3BDRM, BRAND NEW in the Okanagan Landing area. Ensuite in master bdrm, gas f/p, a/c, 6 appliances (incl w/d) n/s, n/p Avail March 1st. $1,400.00 + utilities (250)306-5316 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1450 w/d, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3bdrm on Deep Creek Rd, wood heat only incl firewood & hydro, pets ok. Avail Now $950.+DD, RR (250)308-7984 3 BR clean, renovated house for rent $1350/mo 250-309-2565
4bdrm 2 bath, basement has kitchenette & separate entrance, laundry, a/c, fenced yard, lots of parking. $1600. (778)475-1587 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1850 + util,2 w/d, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 4bdrm,Coldstream, lakeview, 4 bath, 3000+ sq ft. $2000 mo + util. RR 250-306-2361 5938 Learmouth Rd, 4bdrms, 1bath fs/wd bsmt storage Avail Now $1095/mo. 250-306-0864 6 brm, 1 acre lot, avail immed, gas heat, close to school,n/p, d/t, 250-545-9063.
Room & Board Private Room in large family home overlooking Swan Lake, all inclusive (except your food) must like dogs, suit self sufficient person, $500.00 avail immediately. Call Susan 250309-0483 to view.
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, no-drugs, no-parties, D.T. From $450 incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 Close to town spacious Vernon Home, big yard, city view, large kitchen, facilitation space BDRMs $450, $525 w/ensuite, util&internet incl 250-549-3402 HOTTUB shared 2-bdrm house, $550 all util incl, furnished except bdrm, 938-1917 Lrg ROOM, EAST Hill rooming house, shared kitchen & bath, cable/utils incl. $450 per mo. Avail now. 250-558-3579. Mission Hill 3408, 17th Avenue. 1-bdrm, double bed, free internet, util incl, shared bath/kitchen. No pets at all. $450/mo Teri (250)558-7868 Room in shared suite, near Kal Lake, incl util, cable, int., w/d, d/w, patio, parking. Avail now, $500+DD. 778-475-2883
Storage RESIDENTIAL & Commercial Storage, Downtown Vernon, Secure, Heated, 10x10, Avail Immed $70/mo 250-542-5003
Suites, Lower 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $925. w/d. avail now. 250869-9788. 1bdrm daylight, behind Fulton, ns/np share laundry $650. incl util/int Jan 15. 250-558-7862 1 bdrm, in Enderby newer, bright, private drive/entrance/laundry. $750/mnth incl util, internet, tv. N/S N/P. 250833-6560. Avail. Feb.1. 1bdrm, lakeview, n/p, n/s, $700 util incl, Evenings, or anytime Thurs&Sun, 308-2929 1bdrm, newly reno’d, util/int & TV incl. shared laundry n/s, n/p, $700. (250)558-5055 1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, (250)549-0644 1 bdrm suite, Quiet area,lower East Hill,n/s, f/s, shared w/d, pets neg, incl internet & util., large fenced yard with trees, avail Feb 1. newly painted, bright,RR.$650. 250-309-3455 2bdrm, 1100 sq ft, quiet, central w/d, n/s,n/p, prkg $775 incl util RR avail immed 542-6535
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250-309-2436 2bdrm 1.5 bath, brand new kitchen, swimming pool, close to schools & shopping. N/S, N/P, $950/mo. (250)503-6818 3bdrm townhouse 1.5-bath, 2313 36 St. laminate floors & tile floors, walking distance to town, avail. now, $850/mo. No dogs. 250-558-5053 please leave msg to view
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1 a 3-bdrm upper suite, Avail Feb 1, Commonage area. Rent Negotiable 250-542-0060 1bdrm, lakeview, private level entry, n.s., n.p., w.d., f.s., util., cable, wireless internet incl. suitable for quiet living, $850 mo. 250-306-8013 1bdrm, w/d, f/s, utililities included $800./mo n/s, n/p, secure parking. (250)545-1339 2 bdrm, $800 util incl, no dogs, avail now. Phone 250-7070604. 2bdrm, newly reno’d., 5 appl., n/s, fenced yard, suits mature adult, avail. immed, $800. incl/util RR 250-549-1868 2bdrm suite, brand new, East Hill, $800+util, np, ns Avail ASAP. 250-550-6063
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FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
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1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460
“OKANAGAN COURT BAILIFF’S INC.” offers for sale by sealed tender, interest of the goods of the following Debtor, Landon Kelly Blackmore, which are purported to be:
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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98 RMK 700 Polaris inspected by RidersEdge, $1200 250306-6214
Sport Utility Vehicle 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6cyl, auto, a/c, power window & steering, tilt, allows, cruise,loaded. Roof rack, trailer hitch, near new winter tires, 167K, exc cond. $6,900. (250)558-6167 2003 Land Rover Freelander SE, 4 Door, V-6, Loaded, Automatic, AWD, Sun Roof, Heated Leather Seats, only 113,000 kms. A must see... Asking $6500 250-833-2637
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Cars - Domestic 2000 Saturn SL 5 spd, AC, new water pump, winter tires, 320,000 kms. 1500.00 Chris 250-309-7603, 250-862-7763
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1998 Ranger XLT 4x4 King Cab Auto. Full load. Thousands spent on new parts studded snow tires. Reliable, very economical. $5600. obo 250-547-0081
Sealed offers, marked “Blackmore” will be received at the Court Bailiffs office, located at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., up to and including 11:00 a.m. on February 15th, 2012. For further information and terms of sale please view online at www.interiorbailiffs.com, “Court Bailiffs- Area 9”
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Utility Trailers 6x8 & 5x10 Utility Trailers. $500ea OBO (250)558-8205
Bikini Babe Brooke 21, Island Barbie Tia 20, Sexxxy, Friendly, Fun 250-938-7154 Busty blue eyed Summer’s back! 20 yrs. Julia, slim busty sweety 26 yrs. 250-938-7154
2009 Black Hyundai Sonata Sport 4 door sedan, 17” rims and comes with winter and summer tires, Too many options to list: Sunroof, A/C, keyless entry, power windows and locks, alarm, cd player, 5 speed shiftable automatic transmission, cruise, 4 cyl., large trunk, leather trim in interior, metallic gray trim package, 109,468 kms, Gorgeous car! Divorce sale so this car needs to sell fast! $16,500 OBO, Call to view and test drive, Dean 250-497-5191
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a (Permit amendment) Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We, Tolko Industries Ltd.844 Otter Lake Cross Road, Armstrong, B.C. V0E-1B0, intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA 02717, issued on November 28, 1975 and amended on December 18, 2007 which authorizes the discharge of air emissions from a Cogen plant. The land upon which the facility is situated is, located at 844 Otter Lake Cross Road, Armstrong, B.C Lot 1, Plan 2917, Lot 1, Plan 3733 & Lot 2, Plan 12175, O.D.Y.D.
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WEST VERNON 3 bdrm inner city home, fenced yard, close to all amenities, F.S., laundry, 2 baths, carport, off alley. Available January 31. $990/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.
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The amendment requests that the following conditions be changed from burning 100% hog fuel to combine hog fuel and clean wood waste from municipal landfills. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Environment Protection, Ministry of Environment, 120 Industrial Place, Penticton, B.C.) The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 12 day of January, 2012 Contact person_Brent Rogers Email: brent.rogers@tolko.com
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News COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY
Nakusp & Vernon students – study business, earn a $5,000 scholarship.
LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
Al Pothecary (left), of the Army, Navy and Airforce Association, and Delores Rondquist (right), of the Army, Navy and Airforce Ladies Auxiliary, present funds to Brian Martin, of Sun FM Teens Count Too, and Lisa Froom of the Upper Room Mission.
LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR
Al Pothecary, with ANAF, presents a total of $1,250 to Leigh Pearson (left), with Vernon Search and Rescue, and Dani Goldenthal, of the North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association, while he also presents a total of $1,123 to Sandy Rysen (right), of the Canadian Mental Health Association, and John Toporchak, of the Schubert Centre.
across BC will receive $5,000 to study business at the
Westshore park focus of grant
University of Victoria. That’s one student from every community Black Press serves. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit, leadership and a demonstrated desire to make a positive difference in the world.
Morning Star Staff
Funds are being sought for a park in the North Westside Road area. The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will submit an application to the provincial government for potential grant funding for the new Westshore Estates Community Park. If received, the $80,000 provincial grant would go towards phase two recreational and amenity improvements for the $100,000 project. The RDCO board is also pursuing a second grant worth $200,000 to implement a regional Trails to Health project. The total cost of the trails initiative is $250,000.
Thanks to the generosity of Black Press, 37 students from
Our award-winning faculty, our innovative co-op program and the opportunity to study internationally have always been excellent reasons to select the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at UVic. Black Press has added 5,000 new ones. Apply now. Scholarship application deadline is February 28.
The Acorn Dental team is pleased to welcome Dr. Sandy Crocker
Full sedation dentistry now available at Acorn Dental! Dr. Crocker offers intervenous sedation for very nervous patients in the Shuswap and North Okanagan. He has a passion for dental surgery, and has extensive training in the delivery of anesthetic. Please call the office. New patients always welcome.
Please call 250.833.1828 New patients please call 250.833.4757
Growing Great Smiles. www.acorndental.ca
Visit us online at http://www.uvic.ca/gustavson/ and search for Black Press Scholarship.
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Yes, as a seasoned professional speaker, I love to educate. As well as being a Registered Counsellor, I am a Master Hypnotist & a Clinical Hypnotherapist. In Clinical Hypnotherapy, I work with pain, phobias, weight loss, smoking cessation, depression, anxiety & more. Clinical Hypnotherapists are trained to work alongside health care professionals or with individuals. Our subconscious mind occupies approximately 90-95%, with the remaining 5-10% being the conscious mind. Ask me how this knowledge can help your stressed out employees increase both their productivity & their happiness level. Let me help you & your employees find the answers. Check out my testimonial page on my website www.amindfulconnection.com
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My audiologist/ hearing instrument practitioner has told me to wear my hearing aids even when I am home alone. Why should I?
When you are fitted with hearing aids you begin the gradual process of retraining your brain. Real benefit from hearing aids is achieved when hearing aids are worn during all waking hours. The brain has to reset its expectations concerning loudness comfort and sound quality in order to use new auditory information and make sense of it. This takes practice and requires a commitment to full time hearing aid use. A consultant will guide and reassure you through the rehabilitation process.
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Acupuncture is a great therapy for everything from chronic pain to digestive concerns, stress, anxiety and more. It is most commonly known for its use in musculoskeletal concerns like low back, neck, shoulder and knee pain. There is a growing body of evidence showing its efficacy in these areas but there is also increasing information now about its application in other areas. In my practice, I use it for a variety of health concerns like quitting smoking, anxiety, insomnia, as well as digestive concerns like IBS, bloating or chronic constipation. I also use it for women’s health concerns like infertility, menopausal (or perimenopausal) symptoms, premenstrual symptoms, depression and irritability. It is safe, effective and provides needed relaxation for the patient in our busy world.
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I am 65 years old and I’ve started to have problems with shortterm memory. Sometimes, can’t find the words I need during a conversation. Does this mean I have Alzheimer’s Disease?
Both of the things you mention do occur with Alzheimer’s Disease. However, it may be a condition totally unrelated. Deficiencies in vitamins are linked to word finding difficulties & memory loss. A history of smoking, abnormal thyroid levels, diet, too much (& the wrong type) of alcohol consumption, clinical depression or anxiety & other ‘situations’ often share this set of symptoms. Other diseases & Vascular Dementia have to be eliminated. It is wise to consult your family doctor to assess all possible non-Alzheimer’s medical circumstances. A simultaneous step is to get cognitive testing and a detailed predisposition evaluation. This is done by a certified, licensed, insured & bonded para-professional working together with your doctor (whenever possible). Call me as soon as possible about how to structure and enquiry tailored to your needs.
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Is there anything, besides medication, we can do to help Dad with the progression of Alzheimer’s?
According to an Alzheimer’s Association study, more than 83% of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s live at home and are cared for by their family. There are many reasons why home is the best place to be; quality of life, familiarity, lifelong partnership with spouse, financial management to name a few. The Ashby Memory Method (AMM) program is a person centered program of thinking & activity focused exercises that helps those already experiencing memory loss & early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease manage their symptoms better for longer. AMM uses multiple types of interaction & stimulation to match each person’s interests & strengths while promoting personal connection & independence. At Nurse Next Door, we start with a baseline assessment & reassess periodically. We’ve actually seen an improvement in DSAT scores after only eight weeks in the program. Coupled with respite time for the main caregiver, generally the spouse, AMM has successfully reduced the level of stress & anxiety in the home. While a reduction in the progression of the disease may result from this program on it’s own or in combination with medications used to treat Alzheimer’s, enabling the client to remain happy & healthy in the home continues to be one of the top priorities for our clients & families.
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I am considering using my home to obtain a Line of Credit and would like to know if there is anything that I should consider in my decision?
A home equity line of credit (or any other name) is a lending product that will give you lots of flexibility for using the funds, but be aware that this Line of Credit is actually a Demand Mortgage Loan to the Bank using your home as security. Here are some the points to consider: 1) Demand loans can change - the interest rate can be changed by the lender at any time. 2) Lines of credit are priced against the Bank of Canada Rate or the Lenders own “prime” lending rate which will fluctuate as interest rates increase. 3) Lenders often register a ‘generic collateral” mortgage on your home to the full value of your property - avoid giving the control of your home equity to the Lender and request the mortgage be registered only for the amount you wish to use 4) The mortgage terms will likely include wording such as ‘all indebtedness’ this means if you sell or payout the line of credit - the Bank can insist that any loans, visa, and other debts owing to the Bank are paid first from the proceeds. 5) You cannot switch a line of credit to another lender for a better rate, the mortgage has to be paid out. 6) Treat this loan as a mortgage, set your payments to include principal and interest using the average 5 year Mortgage rate to ensure you are reducing the amount over time. OAC/ E&O.
Samantha Plovie Feng Shui Practitioner
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What is Ren Chen?
Ren means water & Chen means Dragon: 2012 is the year of the Water Dragon. Now in the study of feng shui, we place great focus on the five elements & their transformations. Ren is the Yang part of the water element: it is the more active trait & is fast moving & sometimes forceful. The Dragon is the ‘storage’ of water, so we can see water has a strong presence this year. When water is well placed it aids in communication & for most of the year we should see this. When water is too strong it can ‘flood’, causing instability (possibly emotional) & real water disasters (probable in April & December). Should we run & hide from this Water Dragon? No, he arrives February 4th whether we are ready or not… & he’s actually a good guy, so enjoy!
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