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Elizabeth Brown, program co-ordinator, checks out a giant globe of the northern hemisphere at the Okanagan Science Centre Wednesday. The new Canadian Space Agency exhibit Living In Space is opening Saturday and running until the middle of May. See story on A11.
Questions arise over pool work RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Tough questions are being asked over conditions at the Vernon Recreation Complex. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee approved $1.7 million in repairs at the facility, but some politicians are wondering why the work is needed when the pool was only upgraded and expanded in 1993. “There were construction mistakes made when the addition was done. Are we conceding we won’t try for compensation?” said director Rob Sawatzky. There has been damage to the pool walls and roof because exterior finishing installed in 1993 failed and cold exterior air has clashed with humid air from the pool. “We will talk to a lawyer to see if anything is possible,” said
“There were construction mistakes made when the addition was done.” — Rob Sawatzky Trafford Hall, Regional District of North Okanagan administrator, of pursuing compensation from contractors. Chairperson Mike Macnabb is also questioning how the building received final inspections. “I’m surprised that an architect would sign off because in my world as a professional engineer, a professional engineer signs off and is responsible forever,” he said. Also needing to be addressed is the pool’s dehumidification system, which was undersized when
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Further discussions about previous actions taken at the pool went behind closed doors as they involved labour. The $1.7 million in repairs also includes replacing the original heating lines that were not installed correctly when the complex was built in 1965. This had led to the lines rotting out. Director Bob Fleming believes that what led to disrepair at the complex is somewhat irrelevant and there was no choice but to fix the damage. “Our goal is to move forward and make sure a facility that is heavily used is useable,” he said. Macnabb agrees that the $1.7 million expenditure was unavoidable. “We have to provide the service to the public. We’re not going to just shut it down,” he said.
No date has been selected but the process for a sports complex referendum is underway. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee decided Thursday to form an ad hoc committee to explore the steps needed for a borrowing referendum for a $7.8 million running track and sports field at Okanagan College. “We’re at the initial stages and someone needs to sit down and look at the issue,” said Trafford Hall, Regional District of North Okanagan administrator. As part of the ad hoc committee, staff will consider legislative Trafford Hall requirements for a referendum, timelines and a budget to give a referendum the highest potential for success. Also investigated will be bringing community groups on board prior to a vote. It’s not known if a borrowing referendum could be held this year. “I’d only be guessing,” said director Jim Garlick when asked. Garlick points out that GVAC must determine funding priorities because there are other potential capital works to consider. “Every time you open the public purse, there are people running forward with their projects,” he said. The Agricultural Land Commission agreed to a non-farm use on the 5.8 hectares in November but it has stipulated the facility be developed within three years. Preliminary designs include an Olympic-size rubberized track, a lighted artificial playing field, a field house and bleachers. Hall says staff will keep elected officials aware of the process leading up to a potential referendum. “It’s very important that the regional district board be united on this. If you go to referendum, you can’t have an individual director speaking against,” he said.
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News Record amount raised for Dreamlift Day RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
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falling over,� said Kiss FM’s Eryn Kleyh as she learned how to operate the beverage machine and then gently place the cup on a tray. Over at the drive-thru window, Sun FM’s Brian Martin was critiquing Morning Star managing editor Glenn Mitchell’s drink skills. “He’s quite possibly employee of the year material,� said Martin. “He’s even been telling us what to do.� In the dining room, customers visited with Lt. Robert Peterson, of the Orange County Sheriff ’s Department. “The outpouring of love and support is overwhelming,� said Petersen, who has chaperoned children around Disneyland for the Dreamlift flight. “On our end, we’re the recipients of the generosity of residents here.� While Petersen is American and virtually everyone at Wendy’s was Canadian, he believes there are some common bonds that unite them. “You don’t see a line or a border. We’re talking about humanity. We’re talking about the care of our children,� he said. As part of this year’s fundraiser, Wendy Thomas toured the Okanagan, including Vernon Tuesday. “To see the whole management team and the employees give up their wages for the day and the community come out shows what kind of a community Vernon is,� said Thomas, whose dad, Dave, founded Wendy’s and named the business after her. “It’s all about giving back to the community.� The next Dreamlift flight to Disneyland is scheduled for late 2013.
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Lions bringing Grey Cup to town ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
B.C. Lions fans will have a chance to roar with some of the team. And they can also get an up-close look at the CFL’s championship trophy. Wide receiver Geroy Simon, centre Angus Reid and defensive back J.R. LaRose of the CFLchampion Lions will bring the Grey Cup to the Wesbild Centre on Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. The Lions are on a province-wide tour of
the trophy, with Black Press one of the sponsors of the tour. Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster organized the Vernon stop on the tour which only has a one-hour slot for a stop in the North Okanagan. The Lions trio and the Grey Cup start that morning in Penticton, drive up to Vernon for only one hour, and then head off to Kamloops before leaving the next day for the Cariboo. CFL and Grey Cup MVP quarterback Travis
Lulay, and kicker Paul McCallum will kick off the tour this weekend on the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. Reid will return without the coveted trophy later in February, as he will be speaking at selected Okanagan schools from Feb. 13 to 16. Reid, a CFL all-star who recently announced he will be returning to
the Lions in 2012, is confirmed to be speaking at Seaton, Vernon Secondary and Fulton Secondary, where his brother, Malcolm, is principal, on Feb. 16. Simon is just 67 yards away from surpassing Milt Stegall as the CFL’s all-time leading receiver. LaRose returned to the Lions this season after breaking his leg in
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Greater Vernon water rates projected to gush Directors looking at 34 per cent hike RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Water costs could skyrocket in Greater Vernon. Officials are considering a cumulative 34 per cent increase over the next two years so major improvements to the water utility can proceed. “It is necessary,” said Mike Macnabb, Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chair-
person. “The Interior Health Authority sets the standards and we must meet those standards. We have no control.” Much of the money would go towards separating Duteau Creek agricultural customers from the domestic system because farm uses don’t need treated water. “We don’t have enough capacity to provide water for both agriculture and domestic uses,” said Macnabb. “Separation will provide increased capacity for residential.” How to fund the projects
“The Interior Health Authority sets the standards and we must meet those standards.” — Mike Macnabb is still being considered but it could be through a combination of user fees and reserves. “We’re also looking at grants and all kinds of money the provincial and federal governments could
possibly help us with,” said Macnabb. Director Bob Spiers believes the upgrades are unavoidable. “Most of it is driven by health concerns. It’s a fact of life that we have to make
our water the best we can,” he said, adding that he is concerned about how a large tax rate hike could affect minimal water users. “They are the ones who will be the most hurt.” GVAC will form an ad hoc committee to look at long-term options for generating water revenue, including possibly using general taxes to fund capital works. “I’d like to see a comprehensive (master water) plan, borrow the money for infrastructure and repay it with taxes,” said director
Gyula Kiss. Because of increased demands for improvements on all water sources, Kiss insists Kalamalka Lake should become the primary source for residential water. “It’s a much simpler treatment process (compared to Duteau),” he said. “Everyone would get the same quality water.” The findings of the ad hoc committee on revenue options will not be available for implementation this year.
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Council contemplates Coldstream tax hike JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
A tax hike of 6.31 per cent could transpire in Coldstream. While pencil sharpening is still ongoing at budget deliberations, the numbers currently call for a 4.97 per cent tax increase, plus 1.34 per cent for the mechanic shop. More than $30,000 in revenue losses, a number of necessary railway crossing projects, increased RCMP and transit costs, trail and path costs and legal fees are all amounting to the need for a tax hike. “They’re numbers that we don’t really have control of either,” said Mayor Jim Garlick, specifically referring to things like the increased RCMP and transit costs. “We just get sent the bill and have to pay it.” Council meets Feb. 2 to further crunch numbers, therefore there is still an opportunity for the figures to change. “There’s still some hard numbers they need to look at,” said Trevor Seibel, Coldstream’s director of financial administration. “It could all come off the
table too.” safeguard.” ago it (pavement budget) was While the exact amount It is also a safeguard for around $250,000,” he said, hasn’t been determined, the Kickwillie project, in case adding that the budget was Garlick says the tax increase a grant falls through. ramped up in recent years to shouldn’t affect indiBut if the fix aging roads. vidual homeowners. funds aren’t need“It will be sufficient.” too much. ed, they would be Along with last year’s “It’s not going returned. pavement shortfall, a numto be a considerDespite going ber of deficits were discovable amount,” said over budget in ered: Garlick, as one per pavement proj■ Grid Road – oversight cent across the board ects last year, of net HST amounted to a in Coldstream repreGarlick doesn’t $151,310 deficit Jim Garlick sents $40,000. “You foresee there ■ Pavement Management go to another municbeing a problem Plan – $39,096 shortfall due ipality and one per this year. to extra work of feathering cent could equal one-quarter “When I came in six years in driveways, the bulk of of a million dollars.” One considerable change proposed within the budget is to the Pavement Management Plan – the budget could be JENNIFER SMITH slashed from $705,500 to Morning Star Staff Coldstream is digging into its coffers for even more money $264,000. Funds are being diverted for the construction of a new mechanics shop. Despite borrowing $1.335 million for the new shop and from that fund to ensure the Kickwillie Loop railway cross- public works yard upgrades, additional dollars are being set ing gets completed, as well as aside for the project. “With the engineer there was some sizing issues and some a suggested shortfall for the things I don’t think were taken care of properly,” admits Mayor mechanic shop construction. “There’s been a thought Jim Garlick, after learning that the proposed new structure is that the building itself might undersized and may not fit all of the necessary equipment. be slightly higher (in cost) Therefore in order to accommodate the changes, an addithan what we borrowed for,” tional $180,000 is being put aside to cover any potential cost said Seibel. “But we don’t increases. know for sure yet if there will “We’ve put a sizable contingency there so we can do the job be a problem, it’s more of a
which were on Park Lane ■ Kidston Road – unexpected challenges resulting in a $37,739 shortfall ■ Kalamalka Road – path shortfall of $14,173 due to additional asphalt ■ Kalamalka Road’s new beach ramp cost an extra $10,316 due to Kelowna Pacific Railway invoicing the district for flagging personnel. The 2012 preliminary budget also identifies potential grant recipients: ■ Allan Brooks Nature
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sst. Hey you. Know anyone who wants to buy a PVR? For those of you not down with the lingo, PVR stands for personal video recorder, and I no longer need mine because I bit the proverbial bullet and cancelled my TV cable subscription. Most of my friends think I’m crazy, but my reasons are many, the first and foremost being I’m cheap. Well, it’s more that I don’t see the value in spending $70+ a month for mind-numbing TV programming. There are a few gems out there (I am a huge fan of AMC’s Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, which I will talk more about later), but Graeme Corbett for the most part, I’m just not interested. I have to admit, when I was using my PVR, that little gray box brought so much joy into my life. It instantly freed me from having to follow the TV stations’ scheduling timetables. With it, I can record programs live and come back and watch them at my leisure. That is huge. Just think back to the days when you had to physically stand up and drag yourself across the living room to change the channel. And of course, being the youngest in the family, I was always the gopher who had to go and twist that analog dial... ka-chunk. I found the PVR especially handy when I wanted to watch a hockey game. If the Canucks were on at 7 p.m., I could start watching it more than an hour later, fast forward through all the TV timeouts and intermission analysis, and pretty much get caught up to real time before the game ended. It cuts a three-hour hockey marathon in half. If you do plan on doing that, just make sure you put a leash on any text-happy friends who insist on sending you updates every time a Sedin scores. Now, before you go thinking I am some kind of new age luddite, it’s not like I have
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taken a complete vow of TV silence (far from it). It’s just that I have found a more cost-efficient way to get my digital entertainment fix. It’s called Netflix, and by now you have probably heard about it, or know someone who subscribes. Established in 1997, it started as subscription-based digital distribution service, mailing DVD titles to millions of users. The company has since branched heavily into the online streaming video sector, with more than 20 million users accessing movies, documentaries and TV shows via the Internet. Despite a consumer backlash over a poorly handled price increase in its U.S. market last year (they reportedly lost 800,000 customers in a three-month span), Netflix seems to be going strong. There are other providers offering similar services out there (Hulu and Amazon, for instance, but I haven’t looked into whether they distribute in Canada), but for now, Netflix and it’s $7.99 a month user fee suits me fine. I’ve been on it for about half a year and have yet to see television boredom on the horizon. Netflix Canada’s selection of new releases is quite dismal (the U.S. service is way more comprehensive apparently), but again, for the price, I will happily plod through TV series like Breaking Bad, The Tudors, Arrested Development and, when it becomes available, season 2 of Walking Dead. If you troll through the movie selection long enough, there is usually something worth watching, especially with an eclectic array of documentaries to choose from. If there is a new release I am itching to see, I can always rent it through my Playstation 3, which also happens to be the device I use to stream Netflix from my computer to my TV (XBox, Wii and Apple TV will also do the trick). I do miss being able to watch live sports, I now have to access the news from my computer, and I have no idea what Charlie Sheen or Kim Kardashian are up to these days... so what exactly am I missing?
It’s a community event that works for all the right reasons. Wendy’s Dreamlift Day, thanks to a record $114,276 this year, has raised $1.1 million over 18 years for the Sunshine Foundation to allow children with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses to go to Disneyland for a day. Well done to all involved. And that includes Inland Restaurants, represented by Akbal Mund in Vernon, who donates all the profits and organizes the fun-filled day that draws thousands of people to the restaurant each year to help the kids. The staff and management of Wendy’s throughout the Thompson-Okanagan who willingly give up their wages and also work so hard to make sure the event goes off without a hitch every year. The local celebrities, as well as Wendy herself this year, who do their best to pitch in and also not get in the way as the food is delivered to the customers. And one should keep in mind that those same customers sometimes wait in a lineup for a relatively lengthy period of time in doing their part for the cause. Why? Because it’s so easy to get behind a cause that wants to make life a little better for children with disabilities or illnesses. And the beauty of it is it’s a fun-filled event that results in even more fun for those that most need it in their life. “It’s all about giving back to the community,” said Wendy Thomas. The ongoing generosity from all involved not only benefits the kids that get to go on a magical trip, but also to those who can feel good about doing their part for such a great event.
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ichard Rolke made mention in his column (The infrastructure deficit) about the migration of people from larger cities to Vernon, and how those people would look at Vernon's available recreational opportunities and facilities in their consideration of moving to Vernon. My wife Liana and I moved here from Calgary about nine years ago and started our family here. We spent many vacations on Okanagan lake before making our decision to move to Vernon, like so many others who now call Vernon home. After coming here self-employed as an Internet entrepreneur, I have also worked in the tech sector in various places around Vernon and now own two local small business tech companies. My wife and I are a couple of the people Richard was talking about in his editorial. We did enjoy a wide choice of facilities and activities in the big city of Calgary that you simply wouldn't expect to be found in a smaller city like Vernon. It's just a fact that a big city like Calgary or Vancouver would have a lot more money, tax base, private and business investment to be able to build and run those large state-ofthe-art facilities. One of the places I particularly loved and miss to this day is the Eau Claire Y near Princess Island Park downtown. Again, the Eau Claire Y is a huge place, built in a big city, where I can see why and how they can keep it running. It's also run by
the YMCA. While our main reason for moving here was the Okanagan lifestyle and the moderate weather, I also ventured out to explore the facilities that Vernon had to offer. A part of my workout time was typically spent on a stationary bike, and the other half doing laps in the pool. With the only public pool in Vernon being at the recreation complex, I went there and bought a pass. I quickly realized the workout gym was very small. The equipment was extremely out of date and not even really usable. I had conversations with the employees at the rec complex about replacing or updating the bike, to which I was told that getting money for replacing the old equipment was almost impossible. It's been a couple of years now since I have checked to see if it has been replaced, but the overall quality of all the equipment there has kept me from bothering to even attempt to return and find out.
OIL DEBATE I was taken aback by the federal government’s protest that some of the opposition to the tar sands pipeline comes from outside of Canada, in particular the U.S. This seems odd, given that the oil and gas industry in Canada is largely owned by interests from outside Canada in particular the U.S. Other countries also have huge investments in our oil and gas heritage. China, for example, has invested $16 billion in the tar sands. Is it OK to let foreign corporations own our resources and decide how and when it will be extracted and sold but it is not alright for people from those same countries that will use the oil to express concerns about its impact on our planet? Could it be that we are in this struggle because we are one of the few oil and gas producing countries in the world that does not have a national energy policy
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The pool itself is adequate in its function, yet over-used and stretched in its schedule so finding time to drop in for laps can be challenging. I've gone at various times, and some times are busier than others. I do get the feeling that with a pool this size serving the whole of Vernon and surrounding area, a second pool facility would serve well. There is no other place in Vernon where you can workout on gym machines, and then go for a swim. A short while ago, I saw the article regarding money needed for repairs at the rec complex, and the subject of possibly building a new facility. This made me particularly excited. I know Vernon's population has a large amount of back and forth and differing opinions when it comes to money and large projects, but the building of a whole new recreation complex has our personal backing. I think, "if you build it, they will come." Look at how busy the parking lots
let alone own its own fossil fuel heritage. Bill Darnell HAPPY MEMORIES Thank you to all of the organizers, sponsors, and volunteers of the Together for Christmas dinner held Christmas Day at St. James hall. The Morning Star articles made it sound so homey and welcoming that I attended - and was very glad I did. Especially appreciated were the hosts to seat you, and table hostesses (ours was wonderful) who made it easy to be with those we didn't know. Activities, music, as much excellent food as anyone could eat, and even take-home goodies made it a happy occasion. We appreciated those who spent their Christmas Day working for our enjoyment. Everything was very well organized and so many extras had been thought
are at the local gyms that have nice equipment. Look at the amount of people that go to the pool. The facilities are under demand. How many times have you or your family made the drive to the H20 Centre in Kelowna because of its amazing amenities? The YMCA H20 Centre is an amazing example of a recreation centre and would be a dream come true for Vernon. If you haven't been there yet, I highly recommend a visit. It's one of Kelowna's trophy buildings that they can proudly brag about. Perhaps our local government or regional district could consider courting the YMCA and see if there is a relationship to be had. Maybe the YMCA would have an interest in setting up here in Vernon in the future (Yes, I realize the difference between the YMCA and a publicly run facility). I am simply a tech guy and local resident, not a politician or city accountant. I can dream of a far better public facility than the current rec complex to take my children to locally without having to drive to Kelowna. Realistically, I know the chances are slim of a whole new building. I just hope if we (the people of Vernon and area) choose to do it, the designers choose to do it right and build something that blows us all away. A new centerpiece that our city can boast about and people come from miles around to visit. I would be first in line for a membership. Mike Bjerstedt
of. Although not celebrating as usual with my family, I met very pleasant folks at my table, and Christmas Together in Vernon has been added to my happy memories. Edie Gallaher ONE HUNDRED YEARS LATER In 1911, my great-grandparents, and my grandfather emigrated to Victoria from Dundee, Scotland, a long journey at the time. It took in the region of four weeks. In 2011, I mailed a Christmas parcel to my sister in Scotland from Vernon. It has taken 11 weeks to make the journey. What progress has been made in 100 years. So much for mailing ahead of the required deadline for Christmas delivery. Valerie Redstone
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Space display rockets into centre Morning Star Staff
For most, having the opportunity to operate Canadarm 2 at the International Space Station is only a dream. Just as unlikely is being able to plan a space meal in simulated microgravity or see unique artifacts from Canadian astronauts’ space missions. That’s why the Okanagan Science Centre’s newest exhibit Living in Space is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for space enthusiasts of all ages. Living in Space is a new exhibit from the Canadian Space Agency. Vernon is one of only two stops for the exhibit in Western Canada (the other is Winnipeg), and will be on display from
Saturday through to special crew from the CSA over a week to set mid-May. “We’re very fortunate up and involved hunto have this exhibit at dreds of volunteer the Okanagan Science hours to get ready for Centre,” says the sci- the exhibits arrival. “The community ence centre’s executive has really director, Sandi pitched in Dixon. to make it “ I t ’ s happen and undoubtedly we’re very one of the most excited that popular exhibthe exhibit is its we’ll have available for this year, and the entire the closest most Okanagan to of us will ever Sandi Dixon enjoy,” said come to being Dixon. in space.” Living in Space proThe exhibit, sponsored locally by tekmar vides a unique opporControl Systems, has tunity for visitors to only ever been dis- discover how astroplayed at two locations nauts work, entertain themselves and tackle in Ontario. It is interactive, basic tasks like eating, engaging and big – it sleeping and personal covers the entire main hygiene in a weightless exhibit hall. It took a environment.
It combines multimedia special effects and astronaut artifacts to create an immersive learning environment. Visitors can see the challenges of daily life in space and the innovations in science and technology that have been developed for human spaceflight. It features space artifacts from astronaut missions like Robert Thirsk’s sleeping bag, Chris Hadfield’s space guitar and Julie Payette’s flight suit. Okanagan Science Centre members can enjoy a special ribboncutting ceremony and free sneak preview of the exhibit today at 7 p.m. Refreshments, including the same kinds of food that Julie
Police seek highway crash witnesses Morning Star Staff
RCMP are looking for witnesses to a Highway 97 accident Wednesday morning that sent a Vernon man to Kelowna General Hospital with serious injuries. Crews were called to a collision on the highway south of Vernon near Bailey Road at 7:15 a.m. “A brown Chev pickup was travelling southbound when contact was made between the pickup and an unloaded tractor trailer unit,” said Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. The pickup left the highway and rolled down the east side embankment. The driver of the truck, a 27-year-old Vernon man, was the lone occupant. He was transported to Kelowna General Hospital.
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“The preliminary investigation has determined that a northbound black tractor-trailer unit was an unloaded flat deck trailer,” said Molendyk. “The driver of the transport truck has come forward. The driver told police a middle-aged man believed to be driving a Suzuki car stopped and spoke to him right after the collision, and then left the area.” Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or was in the area of Bailey Road right around the time of the accident who may have observed either vehicle prior to the collision, to please call them. “They are attempting to piece together the events the led up to this collision,” said Molendyk. Witnesses are asked to contact Vernon RCMP at 545-7171, and quote file number SED-2012-417.
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farm footprint. He’s also seen the introduction of all sorts of new varieties of apples—replacing the Macs and reds of the past—in an effort to lure the consumer back home from the increasing variety of exotic fruits on the grocer’s shelves. Yet, the issues growers are discussing at their annual meeting are little changed over the years, including this year’s theme of Water: Achieving Balance and Sustainability. Resolutions on support from local government and senior governments for the industry; affordable financial programs; crop protection; labour; and the inadequate share of the provincial budget that is alloted to agriculture are similar to those brought forward in previous years. Two Kelowna growers have been nominated to replace Sardinha as president: vice-president Fred Steele and Kirpal Boparai.
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School District 22 (Vernon) FULL TIME KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2012/2013 School Year January 30 – February 3, 2012 Welcome The Board of EducaƟon for School District No.22 (Vernon) would like to welcome those children entering the school system this year. The Kindergarten program operates for the full day on every school day. Priority in aƩending a speciĮc school will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas. Birthdates To enter Kindergarten in September of 2012, children must be Įve (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2012. Please bring your child’s Birth CerƟĮcate, ImmunizaƟon Record and Care Card on the day of registraƟon. RegistraƟon Times/Dates RegistraƟon for children starƟng school in September 2012 will be held at all District Elementary Schools from January 30 to February 3, 2012 between 9:00 am and 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. RegistraƟon must be completed in person. Faxed registraƟons will not be accepted. Parents wishing to register their child in the French Immersion Program for the 2012/2013 school year are asked to complete kindergarten registraƟon at Beairsto Elementary School. Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program are asked to complete registraƟon at Mission Hill Elementary School. Parents wishing to register their child in the Montessori Program (Grade 1-4) for the 2012/2013 school year are asked to complete registraƟon at Okanagan Landing Elementary. Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in the vLearn Home Based Learning Program are asked to call the vLearn Oĸce at 250-542-0249 to make arrangements. Important InformaƟon Proof of residency is required at Ɵme of registraƟon. Please have documentaƟon showing your name and address (ie: uƟlity bill, tax noƟce etc). Priority will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas. Parents are welcome to call the District Oĸce (250-542-3331) or any school principal to clarify the neighbourhood school in their locaƟon, registraƟon procedures, or other concerns regarding their child’s educaƟon.
FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 3, 2012 GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF A SECOND LANGUAGE! Harwood Elementary and École Beairsto School are pleased to co-host the French Immersion Kindergarten Program for September 2012. FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN To enter kindergarten, children must be Įve (5) years of age or older on or before December 31, 2012. The Kindergarten Program is limited to 88 students and is an all day program operaƟng at both Beairsto and Harwood Elementary schools. All registraƟons will take place at Beairsto. Students will be placed at Harwood or Beairsto depending on their catchment area, the need to balance classes by gender, learning issues and date/Ɵme of registraƟon. The District is currently looking at all opƟons to meet the reduced budget for next year. At this Ɵme we cannot guarantee that there will be transportaƟon provided. GRADE ONE REGISTRATION FOR FRENCH IMMERSION To enter grade one, children must be six (6) years of age or older on or before December 31, 2012. Please register at Beairsto Elementary. *Students currently aƩending French Immersion kindergarten at Harwood, do not need to re-register at Beairsto for grade one. LATE FRENCH IMMERSION Late Immersion is oīered for Grade 6 and 7 students and is limited to 30 students per class. Please register at Harwood Elementary. A parent informaƟon meeƟng has been scheduled for January 25th at 7:00 pm in the Harwood Elementary library. Please note: Children may enter the Early French Immersion program at either kindergarten or grade one, or the Late French Immersion program at Grade 6. Parents and students do not need to be able to speak French. To register or to Įnd out more informaƟon, drop in at the school oĸces Monday to Friday (Jan 30 – Feb 3) from 9:00 am unƟl 11:30 am or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. RegistraƟon must be completed in person. Faxed registraƟons will not be accepted. All new registrants will need a Birth CerƟĮcate, ImmunizaƟon Record and Care Card for each child. For an immunizaƟon appt. call Interior Health at 250-549-5721. Proof of residency must be provided at Ɵme of registraƟon (ie: uƟlity bill) that clearly indicates your name and residenƟal address. Grade one Open House at Beairsto Elementary January 30 – February 3, 2012 9:00 am – 11:30 daily
STUDENT TRANSFERS & NEW STUDENTS 2012/2013 School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently making plans for the upcoming school year. We wish to remind parents of the following: in accordance with School District Policy 9.11.0, students who wish to transfer to another school beginning September 2012, must make applicaƟon to transfer no later than February 15, 2012 to be given consideraƟon. Transfer requests cannot be guaranteed. The District is currently looking at all opƟons to meet the reduced budget for next year. At this Ɵme, we cannot guarantee that there will be transportaƟon provided. Vernon Public Schools also invites parents of students currently aƩending independent or private schools to examine the choices oīered in School District No. 22. We have 5 comprehensive secondary schools and 14 elementary schools that can meet your child’s needs. All schools oīer strong academic, Fine Arts and Applied skills programs that will allow your child to develop to his/her potenƟal. We are a provincial leader in online learning for both youth and adults in our community, oīering computer assisted instrucƟon in both educaƟonal and home seƫngs. District students exceed the provincial average in virtually all provincially examinable subjects with many earning Įnancial scholarships. SD No. 22 students are extremely well prepared for the post secondary educaƟon experience. You are welcome to contact the principal of any school to arrange for a tour of the facility and a more in-depth discussion of that school’s aƩributes. ApplicaƟons submiƩed by new students to out-of-boundary schools will be considered in the same manner as transfer requests and those applying by February 15th will be given Įrst consideraƟon for acceptance at the school of your choice. RegistraƟon forms and transfer applicaƟons are available from any school oĸce. Names of Principals and school phone numbers are available by calling the Board Oĸce at 250-542-3331 or by accessing our website at www.sd22.bc.ca.
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Resident sets sights on smart meters ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
An Armstrong woman wants her city council to become responsive and proactive when it comes to B.C. Hydro smart meters. Shirley States, a wife, mother and grandmother, presented her concerns about Hydro’s mandatory installation of the controversial meters, and asked city council to join 30 other councils that have passed motions calling for a moratorium on smart meters installation. “My specific request is that you, as a council, stand behind the motion passed by UBCM delegates on Sept. 30, 2011 that recommended putting a halt to the B.C. Hydro smart metering program until major issues can be addressed,” said States. “Smart meters could be harmful to human health or they could be safe. If harmful, why aren’t we finding this out before the whole province is blanketed with
“It might challenge the others to seek the truth on this matter.” — Shirley States smart meters?” States said she first became aware of the Hydro plan last year in Kamloops, reading a newspaper while she attended her grandson’s spelling bee. Hydro plans to install smart meters on every home in B.C. by the end of this year, with Armstrong slated to have theirs installed in July. The article gave States her first look at what it said were the dangers smart meters pose to human health. “Disbelief and helplessness were my first reactions,” said States, who gave council a grocery list length of health problems allegedly arising in California, where smart meters have been installed. “Thousands of health complaints,” she said. “Headaches, nausea, tin-
nitus, dizziness, buzzing in the teeth, rashes, sleeplessness, severe anxiety, cognitive impairment, heart problems, interference with pacemakers, fires, explosions. The list goes on and on.” States said she now controls how much she uses wireless technology, such as her cell phone, microwave oven, cordless phone and computer, all using the same type of technology as smart meters. With Armstrong’s plan to install water meters on city homes, States’ disappointment is evident. “If even one of you expressed concern with the possible harmful effects of smart meters, it would be reassuring to me,” she said. “It might challenge the others to seek the truth on this
City piles on snow review RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon is investigating how to promote alternate modes of transportation in the winter. City staff will review the additional resources needed to increase priority snow clearing at bus stops and on high demand sidewalks. “It’s just to look at the cost so in some future budget, you can understand the cost,” said Coun. Patrick Nicol. In terms of bus stops, snow is currently removed after roads are done, but there is a concern that piles of snow deter people from actually using transit during storms. “This would allow people to get downtown and not use their own vehicles,” said Nicol, adding that would help improve safety conditions on local streets. Any improvement of snow clearing at bus stops would likely be contracted out. Sidewalk plowing will also be investigated as a way of urging people to walk instead of driving. “We will be looking
for costs for sidewalks in key areas and in school areas,” said James Rice, public works manager. Keeping with snow, city staff will provide downtown businesses with information on alternatives to sodium chloride for ice treatment. There is a concern that road salt is negatively impacting beautification efforts.
“We’ve killed some of the very trees we’re trying to save by the way we’re piling things (snow),” said Nicol.
matter. You might even decide to remove the water meters.” Stating her concerns for her health and that of her family, States said she would do whatever she could and whatever it takes to protect her home, and she hoped it was with council’s support. Council, however, decided only to receive her presentation. “I don’t know where the implication comes from that Hydro meters will be emitting 24-seven,” said city administrator Patti Ferguson. “Hydro emphatically told us that smart meters would be read. When they send out a signal asking the meter to send information, they’ll send it. Information is not emitted until the machine asks for it.” Ferguson added that the provincial government told council smart meters are safe. Coun. John Trainor explained that he has a water meter at his business and that the meter
reader has to come to the business, point a handheld device at the “box on the wall,” and the device is not activated until the reader does so. “It runs for threeto-four seconds, then it turns off,” said Trainor. On its website, B.C. Hydro said it will install 1.8 million smart meters in homes and businesses in B.C. by December, and the meters are expected to save $70 million over the next three years.
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Scholarships a boost for post-secondary education KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff
With university fees averaging more than $5,000 per year in tuition, students need all the help they can get. The Vernon School District’s scholarship and bursary program provides that help to qualifying students, who often find the cost
of post-secondary education prohibitively expensive. Retired teachers Barb Silvester and Mel Maglio are donor liaisons for the program, which provides cash awards to students in Grade 12 to give them a boost in pursuing their post-secondary education, whether they are planning on attending
university, college or a trades program. Maglio said the awards — which average between $500 and $750 — are open to all students, not just those looking at university, to go towards their tuition. “More and more students are going into the trades and technical programs,” he said.
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the effect of the high cost of these programs on the overall tuition fee average. “The cost of education has gone up so much, especially for tuition, so the scholarships and bursaries can really help,” said Maglio. “And students can apply for more than one, depending on the criteria. Some get five or six, and it’s all based on their merit and then their initiative to get their applications in.” Silvester added that every little bit helps for students who are faced with not only tuition, but text books and, in many cases, living expenses as well. “Every dollar helps,” she said. “And we’re so lucky to have the many
businesses and individuals who provide scholarships.” There are a number of ways for donors to get involved in the program. A group or individual can provide the criteria for the selection of applicants and can decide whether to be directly involved in the selection process or not. Donations are accepted year-round. “This is giving back to the community in a very positive way,” said Maglio, adding that all donations are most welcome, with donors recognized in a large display ad in The Morning Star. Silvester said anyone can provide a bursary or scholarship, from the largest fraternal organization or corporation to an individual who wishes to make a onetime donation. “Some organizations will specify that they would like their bursary to go to a student in
their field, such as construction,” she said. Counsellors at all district secondary schools promote the program and students are encouraged to get in touch with their counsellor for more information. Online applications are available beginning March 5, and students have until 3 p.m. on March 13 to submit their application. “Students indicate the awards for which they are eligible when they fill out their application. The application is quite detailed, such as listing what they have done at school and in the community. “As well, the counsellors take time with the students to make sure they are applying for the most appropriate awards.” To make a donation or for more information, please contact Pam Rieger at the district office at 250-542-3311.
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War has been declared on copper thieves. Vernon council has made changes to a city bylaw in an attempt to deter people from stealing copper wire from light posts. It will require antitheft hand-hole cover plates and junction box lids. “This brings up the standards to require devices in new subdivisions,” said Ed Stranks, engineering development services manager. Last spring, copper wire was stolen from the road Ed Stranks leading up to the Rise subdivision. Thefts also occurred at the Tavistock development on Tronson Road and at Marshall Field and Okanagan College. Cyclists Take Aim A controversial issue isn’t going away at Vernon city hall. The Greater Vernon Cycling Advisory Committee has told council that cycling lanes along 43rd Avenue can’t be ignored. “Having no cycle link from the east to the west side is a real block for people getting on their bikes,” said spokesperson Ward Strong of the need to improve safety and encourage people to ride bicycles. The previous city council had proposed bicycle lanes along 43rd Avenue but that generated significant opposition from merchants. The current council recently announced that the project would not proceed because senior government funding is not available. O’Keefe Ranch On The Agenda There will be more attempts to try and make a local historical site financially viable. The City of Vernon is resurrecting the O’Keefe Ranch task force, which has not met since 2008. “They continue to have funding issues,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham. “The city has been contributing $150,000 a year and the situation is not improving. We have to be creative about funding options.” Cunningham and Coun. Brian Quiring will sit on the task force. Hat-Trick for RBC Cup Bid Organizers of the RBC Cup bid committee have scored the endorsement of Vernon politicians. Council has agreed to provide a motion of support for the 2014 bid, write a letter of support for the bid package and provide a $5,000 letter of credit in case the proposed event does not generate a sufficient profit. Bob Spiers “The event will be good for the community,” said Coun. Bob Spiers. If the national junior A hockey championships do come to Vernon, it’s expected to draw 3,500 to 4,000 visitors and have a local economic benefit of $1.5 million.
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ential age for girls especially. Girls that are in activities like athletics, or fine arts, do better in school, don’t smoke, and don’t get involved in drugs and alcohol.” Rogers, a former principal at Kalamalka Secondary, is volunteering for the Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games Feb. 23 to 26. “I’m happy to do it because it’s good for kids, and good for the
community.” He is the room allocation chair on the accommodations committee, which is overseeing the use of nine schools to house the athletes. His wife Rosemary is also a volunteer. More volunteers are still needed. You can sign up today at 2012bcwintergames.ca or stop in at the Games office at 3011 31st Ave.
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Vernon’s first authentic Thai food restaurant is serving up an ongoing commitment to its community. Wit and Amy Wongwattanamongkol, owners of Boa Thong Thai Food Restaurant, recently donated $1,250 to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. The funds were raised thanks to the generosity of the owners donating three per cent of all sales for every Sunday in 2011. Now they are extending the event into 2012, but this time they will be donating five per cent of all Sunday sales for the year. It is a cause close to the couple’s heart, yet with some distance. “My mom in Thailand is just going
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Volpatti backing Vernon cup bid GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
Aaron Volpatti’s return to Wesbild Centre tonight will be bittersweet for the Vancouver Canucks’ rookie left winger. In the midst of a lengthy recovery from shoulder surgery, the former Viper is making the most of an unfortunate situation by throwing his name behind the team’s bid to host the 2014 Royal Bank Cup national Junior A hockey tournament. The 26-year-old Volpatti, who is back in Vernon to rehab the injury, will drop the puck as the Snakes (19-19-1-2) entertain the Westside Warriors (16-21-2-5) in a B.C. Hockey League tilt. He will also be signing autographs and greeting fans in the first, and part of the second, intermission. Volpatti, a punishing power forward who amassed 37 points and 279 penalty minutes in 135 career BCHL games (between 200306), all with Vernon, says it will be strange to revisit his old Junior A home. “It’s definitely a surreal feeling. It doesn’t seem like that long ago that I was playing there, but it has been; it’s been six or seven years.” People who have signed up to support Vernon’s bid for the RBC Cup have had their names entered into a draw to win a signed Volpatti Canucks jersey, which the gritty forward will present in the second intermission. People can still sign up (and be entered for the draw) at tonight’s game. Anyone who wants to help bring the RBC Cup to Vernon can also contribute at Chris Collard’s Sun Life office, at 209-2411 Highway 6, just behind the Tim Hortons location. Donors can also contribute (and be eligible to win Volpatti’s jersey, a Vipers signed jersey, or Viper season tickets) online at https:// www.registrationlogic.com/secure/Register. aspx?ID=146 Todd Miller, Vernon’s assistant GM and radio play by play announcer, had originally
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Aaron Volpatti (right) of the Vancouver Canucks battles Mike Mottau of the New York Islanders in NHL action at Rogers Arena. approached Volpatti asking him to donate a signed jersey to promote the cup bid. When an MRI in early December revealed a torn labrum that required surgery, followed by a four-to-six month recovery period, Volpatti agreed to be there in person to present it. “It just happened that I was back in Vernon for a while to rehab. Now they’re trying to make a night out — Aaron of it, so it’s nice,” said the Revelstoke product. “It’s kinda tough to be here, but at the same time, I left to do some rehab because you’d drive yourself crazy being at the rink (Rogers Arena in Vancouver) every day,
and being in the way of the guys that are playing.” Volpatti, who signed with the Canucks as a free agent out of Brown University in March 2010, has always maintained an interest in the Vipers, and even attended a game between Vernon and the Eagles at South Surrey Arena earlier in the season. The visit stirred up some emotions for the Volpatti hard-hitting winger, whose team fell to the Eagles in the 2005 Fred Page Cup final. “Surrey’s kind of a special place. We lost there in the finals, so it brings back memories, both bad and good,” he said.
“It doesn’t seem like that long ago that I was playing there...”
Volpatti said the Vipers were blessed with talent that year, playing with the likes of Mike Santorelli (Florida Panthers), Mark Nelson, Dean Strong and Matt Watkins. “We only had nine losses all year, so we were definitely the favourites, but Surrey was the favourite in that division.” Volpatti hopes to begin skating again sometime in March, but isn’t about to rush his return. “It’s not something you can rush back from for precautionary reasons. Come March I’m going to feel close to 100 per cent, but I might not be,” he said. In 38 games with Vancouver, Volpatti has two goals and an assist to go along with 53 penalty minutes. After a strong main camp, he was just starting to carve out an identity as a reliable energy player. “Obviously, it’s frustrating. It was bad timing because I was just trying to get my feet under me,” he said. Shortly after the injury was revealed, Vancouver head coach Alain Vignault told Canadian Press: “He was a real disappointed young man. He was finding his rhythm in this league and on our team. (He) was well appreciated in his role by his teammates and his coaches.” SNAKE BITES: Following tonight’s game, the Vipers will jump on the bus for two weekend games against the Prince George Spruce Kings (21-17-2-3)...Former Viper and Vernon minor hockey product Trent Dorais, now captain of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, has committed to the SAIT Trojans of Calgary...Wade Murphy collected the hat trick as the leagueleading Penticton Vees pummelled the host Merritt Centennials 9-0 Wednesday night at Nicola Valley Arena. The Vees (38-3-0-2) have posted 26 straight wins...The Warriors helped Vernon’s playoff hopes by grounding the Chilliwack Chiefs 5-2 Wednesday at Royal LePage Place. Former Viper Marcus Basara recorded a goal and second star for Westside.
Squash stars confirmed for 14th annual Winter Carnival Open Morning Star Staff
One seasoned veteran and one teenage phenom are the latest confirmed pros for the 14th annual Winter Carnival Squash Open, Feb. 10-12, at Rosters Sports Club. Viktor Berg, 34, of Vancouver, and 17-year-old Zach Leman of Surrey join a list including Andrew Schnell of Calgary, Andrew Lynn of North Vancouver, Justin Todd of Vancouver and Thomas Brinkman of Manitoba.
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A pick on Canwest Propane’s final stone was all it took for Nufloors to escape with a 5-4 win in Baron Insurance Super League play Wednesday night at the Vernon Curling Club. With skips Brad Wood (Nufloors) and Darren Heath (Canwest) absent, Nufloors, now tied for first with Canwest at 11-3, went right to work with singles in one and two. The propane crew rallied with singles in three and four, only to give up a deuce in five and a steal of one in six. Canwest pulled within a point with a deuce in seven. Alyssa Kyllo’s Armstrong Optometry rallied with their second three-ender of the game to upend Jenn Gerow’s A&G Supply/ CanHealth 7-5. Gerow, now 6-8, counted doubles in one and three and Kyllo, now 4-10, had a triple in two to make it 4-3 at the break. Gerow stole one in five, but Scott Kyllo connected on a brilliant tap-back on a fully buried rock for the optometry rink’s second triple. Kyllo stole one in seven to put the game away. Aided by super spares Stephanie Koponen and former NHLer Sandy Moger, TJ Perepolkin’s Canaccord Wealth Management posted a 7-0 win over Sherry
Heath’s DeVine Vintners. A late hit-and-roll by Perepolkin (6-9) led to a deuce in the first end. Moger connected on another hit-and-roll to foil a multi-point end for Heath (1-12) in two. After stealing a single in three, the Canaccord rink burgled four more points in the fourth end to earn an early night in the lounge. With Woodland Equipment skip Jim Cotter away at the $100,000 Pomeroy Inn & Suites National in Dawson Creek, Mark Longworth’s Sladen Moore capitalized, rolling an 8-5 win over the Woodland crew. Longworth (8-6) got off to a great start with a deuce in one and steal of three in two before substitute skip Marc Fillion steadied the 6-8 Woodland rink with a deuce in three and single steals in four, five and six to pull even. The wily Sladen Moore skip restored his lead with a single in seven, and secured the win by stealing two points in eight after he buried a beautiful angle run-back on the button. ■ Cotter, backed by third Kevin Folk, second Tyrell Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky, is 1-1 at The National, the third leg of the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling. After bowing 6-4 to Edmonton’s Kevin Koe in Draw 1 Wednesday night, Cotter rebounded Thursday afternoon with a 7-2 win over New Westminster’s Brent Pierce at Encana Events Centre.
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Scott Kyllo lines up a shot in Baron Insurance Super League play at the Vernon Curling Club. Cotter, backed by third Kevin Folk, second Tyrell Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky, counted a double in two and triple in four, while holding Pierce to singles in one and three. Steals by Cotter in five and six put the game away. Cotter met Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen Thursday night, and ends the three-pool,
18-team round-robin today with games against Calgary’s Brock Virtue (8 a.m.) and Oslo, Norway’s Thomas Ulsrud (3 p.m.). Meanwhile, Cotter’s sister, Chelan, who curls second for Brenda Garvey’s Prince George rink, is 0-6 at the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championships at the North Shore Winter Club in North Vancouver.
Morrison storms slopestyle scene Morning Star Staff
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Alysson Marshall of the Larch Hills Ski Club was crowned Haywood NorAm Western Canadian Champion after a three-day pursuit event last weekend in Canmore, Alta. A day after she won her first NorAm gold medal in the sprints Saturday, Marshall hung on for the overall title with a fourth-place finish in the 10-kilometre free pursuit. She compiled an aggregate of 47 minutes, 17.8 seconds, finishing 2.1 seconds ahead of Emily Nishikawa of Whitehorse (47:19.9). Marshall, who started Sunday with a 16-second lead, was unstoppable in winning the sprints, and earned a bronze medal in the first stage (5-km clas-
sic) on Friday in frigid temperatures, just 0.4 seconds off of a silver medal, and less than five seconds off first place Nishikawa. Marshall also maintained her NorAm leader position, wearing the yellow bib in her races. Vernon’s Heather Mehain, a member of the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, finished 10th overall with a 50:07.7. She recorded a personal best sixth in the sprint distance. On the men’s side, Sovereign’s Matt Wylie clocked a 1:12:45.8 to finish 24th in the open class, and Eric Byram finished the juvenile boys division with an 18:12.8 to collect bronze. Eastern championships are Feb. 3-5, in Cantley, Que. (near Ottawa).
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With last weekend’s success at the KAJ Snow Fest Swim Meet in Kelowna, the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club now has six athletes heading to the Western Canadian Championships, Feb. 16-19, in Winnipeg. On Saturday, Florian Terpstra met the Over 17 Western Canadian time standard in the 200-metre breaststroke, finishing in two minutes, 31.68 seconds. A day later, he made the U16 Western standard in the 100-m breaststroke in 1:10.63. Meredith Levorson clocked a 2:26.51 in the 200-m backstroke to earn her U15 Western standard. A total of 39 Kokanee swimmers competed in the Kelowna event, host-
ed by the Aqua Jets. Other swim clubs included Kamloops Classic Swimming, Orcas (Summerland), Kisu (Penticton), Liquid Lightning (West Kelowna), Kootenay, Shuswap (Salmon Arm) and Cascade (Calgary). Earning 100 per cent personal best times for the Kokanee were Sydney Fillion, Jade Freeman, Braden Kersey, Kiah Lee, Charles Lemay, Tora Oliphant and Kevin Sullivan. Oliphant had a stellar performance in the 800-m freestyle, shaving of 41:23 seconds off her personal best. Chloe Grenier achieved her B.C. AAA time standard, meaning she will race at the B.C. AAA Championships, March 1-4 in Surrey.
The North Okanagan Midget Knights went 4-0-1 to claim the Lumby Stars Midget House Hockey Tournament last weekend. Riding high on adrenalin, and with only an ice clean between games, the Knights rolled over the fatigued host Stars 7-2 in Sunday’s final. The Knights earlier clipped Ridge Meadwows 3-2 in semifinal. Dayton Procter’s goal tied it up in the middle of the third, and Josh Ell appeared to seal the deal for the Knights with 1:40 to play. However, a mad scramble in the North Okanagan goal crease resulted in a penalty shot against goalie Brenden Honeyman. The resulting goal tied the game at 1:09. Levi Power fired the winner on a blast from the ringette line, high glove side. Solid goaltending from Liam McOnie and Honeyman pushed the Knights to 5-1 and 4-2 Saturday wins over Kelowna and Kamloops respectively as Power and Dusty Copeland (who notched a hat trick on his way to game MVP) went to work. McOnie’s shutout effort dissolved as a desperate, odd-man rush by Kelowna finally put them on the scoreboard with 61 seconds left. Sunday’s 6 a.m. puck drop brought with it a rude awakening for the Knights in the form of the fired up Corbett Office Plus Cowboys, who carried much of the play in a 3-3 tie. Procter, Layton Theodore and James Krahn scored for North Okanagan. Justin Ramsey scored twice for the Cowboys,
while Nik Wasylyk tied it up in the third period, from Scott Latwat and Jeremy Clark. Goss was stellar in net and Wasylyk took a beating in front of the net and was game MVP. The Cowboys defeated the Kamloops Honey Badgers 4-0 in their opener Saturday morning. Austin Goss made a great toe save to preserve the shutout, and was the game MVP for the Cowboys. Mitchell Lukacs scored twice and Wasylyk supplied 1+2 to spark the Cowboys, while Brett Mitchell had a single. The Cowboys then lost 5-2 to Kelowna with Sam Whitelaw and Ben James getting the goals. Yager Krenz and Goss shared net duties, while d-man Nat Wilson was game MVP. The Cowboys played one of their best games of the season in front of a loud hometown crowd before falling 4-3 in overtime to the Stars in the semifinals. Scoring for the Cowboys were Dustin Folliott from Lukacs, Wilson, on a bullet shot from the point, from Scott Latwat, and James on a rebound after Lumby goalie Mike Britch stymied Lukacs on a thrilling coast-to-coast rush, with 4:33 left. Captain Brad Haslam scored all three goals for Lumby in regulation time, and then registered the overtime winner on a sweet shot that went in off the post. Krenz was the game MVP in net for the Cowboys. Said Corbett Office head coach Dan Wilson: “I was proud to get the good compliments from Lumby coach Kevin Porteous and North Okanagan coach Darren Fiddler. During the handshake after the game, both coaches said we had the best games of the tournament.”
Rockets rallying fan support to boost Top Prospects Game The Kelowna Rockets say there are approximately 2,000 tickets still available for the 2012 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, which goes Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Prospera Centre. Rockets season-ticket holders secured many of the ticket packages, but there are still good seats available. Close to 300 NHL scouts and general
managers will be in attendance, and a national television audience will be watching the game on Rogers Sportsnet. The Rockets are hoping their loyal fan base will fill Prospera Place to show the country that the Okanagan is a great hockey area. “I don’t think people really understand how special this game is,” said Rockets’ president and GM Bruce Hamilton. “I believe it will be a great game. The opportunity to host
this event was something we wanted to do for our fans and the city of Kelowna to help gain national recognition for our city and our surrounding area.” Hamilton, along with WHL commissioner Rob Robison and honorary coaches Pat Quinn and Mark Recchi took part in a conference call on Tuesday. Robison says Kelowna was chosen to host the game because of its past success with national events.
“Kelowna has been one of the top franchises in the CHL historically, hosting the Memorial Cup and the World Junior Tournament so it was an easy decision,” said Robison. Tickets for the 2012 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game are available through www.selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by calling 250762-5050.
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Tropics’ defensive corps in front of a steady Luke Vandale. D-man Quin Finocchio, Josh Lerbeck and Mark Francis countered for the 12-2-1 Titans, who split goaltending duties between Rodger Sewell and Zoran Bos. The 12-team Vernon Midget Rec Tournament opens today at 1:45 p.m. with the Talon Benefits Ajax meeting Kelowna at Civic Arena. The KT’s Thunder battle Kamloops at 3:45 p.m. (Priest Valley), while the Titans go up against Westside at 4 p.m. (Civic). Summerland plays Penticton #2 at 6 p.m. (PV Arena), while the Corbett Office Plus Cowboys take on Williams Lake at 6:15 (Civic). The Tropics go up against Penticton #1 at 8:30 (Civic). There are a dozen preliminary games Saturday with the A final scheduled for Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Civic. The B final is 2:15 p.m., also at Civic.
The Scotiabank Velocity moved closer to the North Okanagan Bantam Super Hockey League lead with a pair of weekend wins. The second-place Velocity (11-1-1) opened by stopping the North Okanagan Knights 7-2 with Marshall Box scoring four times Saturday at the Enderby Arena. Marcus Finn, Josh Vangameren and Jeff Hiscoe, also scored for the Velocity, who got two assists from Isaiah Wenger. The fourth-place Knights dipped to 6-6-3. Finn supplied four goals as the Velocity ambushed the Salmon Arm North Broadview Silverblades 7-4 Sunday at the Shaw Centre. Hiscoe, Brandon Magnus and Wenger did a stellar job on a 5-on3 penalty kill with Wenger stealing the puck four times and eventually working his way past a few defenders going roof daddy on a breakaway. Wenger finished with 2+2. Jeremy Pogue scored a beauty from Seth Blundell and Wenger to complete the Scotiabank offence. The Silverblades fell to 2-12-1. The Lumby Stars hold down first spot at 13-0-2 so the Velocity have two games in hand.
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Coun. Kelly Rowe also asked if the pay rate would differ between smaller businesses that do not have as much recycling as larger businesses. Any businesses interested in participating in a blue bag recycling program is asked to contact Armstrong city hall. The four-cent increase per household, from $1.46 to $1.50 is in addition to a five per cent administration fee being charged for the first time by the regional district. The combined increase results ion an additional $1.38 per year per household. “From $1.46 to $1.50 for unlimited bags of recycling, and with the problems we have with our landfills, this is a pretty good way of doing business,” said Coun. Shirley Fowler. “Load up your recycling and make sure you don’t put it in your garbage bags because the landfill costs us just a bit more than $1.50 a month.” Recycling is a fully paid-for function and is not subsidized.
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ederal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver set off a loud, but poorly informed debate as environmental hearings began into the Enbridge proposal to pipe Alberta oil to the seaport at Kitimat. Oliver’s open letter blasted foreign-funded environmental groups that “threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda.” This letter was seized upon by critics and the media, and misrepresented as an attack on anyone who opposes the pipeline or further expansion of the Alberta oil sands. Of course all opponents aren’t foreign or radicals. Tom Fletcher That was made clear when the Enbridge hearings opened in the Haisla village near Kitimat. Haisla members told the throng of out-of-town professional protesters to sit down and shut up. They don’t need self-appointed urbanites to speak for them. The fact of foreign funding is no longer questioned, thanks to research by B.C. blogger Vivian Krause, primarily from U.S. tax returns. Three years after I first wrote about her work, it is finally part of the national conversation. What is the foreign-funded agenda? Oliver put it this way: “No forestry. No mining. No oil. No gas. No more hydroelectric dams.” Here are three notions that have become entrenched in the urban mind in recent years: Clear-cut logging is by definition bad. Alaska salmon is wild, and thus superior to farmed. Runof-river hydro destroys rivers. All are aggressively promoted by certain environmental groups. And all are false. On forestry, B.C. media have been spoon-fed by U.S.-backed environmental organizers since Clayoquot Sound in the 1980s, when wealthy Americans first decided to save B.C. from itself. Greenpeace founder-turned-critic Patrick Moore was in Victoria last week to speak to the Truck Loggers’ Association. He pointed out that North American “green building” standards reward locally sourced concrete and steel, but not wood. Why? Because big international organizations like Greenpeace and Sierra Club are so invested in opposition to logging, they end up backing environmentally destructive policies. On oil, the debate has been dumbed down to the point where even movie stars can participate. Protesting a pipeline from Alberta to the U.S., Hollywood darling Robert Redford recited the usual talking points about the “tar sands scourge.” Alberta oil sands can be seen from space, Redford moaned. So can Venezuela oil sands, a major U.S. source. So can Redford’s vast Utah ranch and ski resort development. Redford parrots the claim that oil sands extraction produces three times the greenhouse gases of conventional oil. This is the big lie of “tar sands” campaigners. Three quarters of emissions from all crude are generated when the refined fuel is burned by things like Redford’s limo, or the airline for which he voiced TV commercials. The Alberta government reports that average emissions from oil sands crude are 107 grams per megajoule, slightly more than U.S. Gulf Coast crude at 104. California heavy crude comes in higher, at 114. And if carbon is the issue, what about U.S. coal mines that tear the tops off mountains and run the longest trains in world history to feed the country’s 600-plus coal-fired power plants? Where is Redford on that?
And hijacking the regulatory process? Look no further than the Dogwood Initiative, an obscure Victoria outfit that admits to taking about 40 per cent of its funding from U.S. sources. Its “mob the mic” campaign signed up 1,600 people to speak at the Enbridge pipeline hearings. Among the signatories are “Cave Man” and “Jonathan Seagull.” But wait, aren’t oil, power and aquaculture companies foreign funded? Certainly some are. The difference is, they create jobs. Professional protesters destroy them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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patrolled more than 30,000 kilometres. The age of the current volunteers range from 19 to 76. New training will be held from Feb. 21 to 23. Anyone interested can call the City of Vernon RCMP Safe Communities Unit at 250-550-7847 and ask for Regan Borisenko, or contact Netty Vinden at netty.w.vinden@gmail. com. About 10 to 12 new volunteers would be ideal.
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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is looking for volunteers in Electoral Areas ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ interested in joining their local Advisory Planning Commission (APC). The current appointments to the APCs expire spring, 2012.
We will be making electrical system improvements in District of Lake Country from January 23 to February 24. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to periodically interrupt electrical service for approximately 30 minutes at a time.
APC members work with the Area Director and CSRD staff making recommendations to the CSRD Board on Planning and Land Use Management issues (community planning, land use, proposed planning bylaws and permits) within the Electoral Area.
The outage will affect small groups of customers at a time. All efforts will be made to provide each customer with advance door to door notification of service interruptions during this time.
APCs usually meet once a month depending on the number of referrals they receive from the CSRD Board. Members are appointed to the APC for a three-year term. Training will also be provided.
The area affected is the District of Lake Country from Glenmore Road, Beaver Lake Road, all roads East and West of Highway 97 and North to District boundary.
Individuals from different areas and neighbourhoods within the Electoral Area, who best demonstrate the following, will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment:
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• an interest and passion for sustainable community development; • a desire to share knowledge and experience in a range of subjects relevant to planning and development (e.g. housing, agriculture, construction, parks, environment, youth, seniors, business, geography, engineering, education, arts and culture).
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Expression of interest forms are available on the CSRD website (www.csrd.bc.ca) or at the CSRD of¿ce. Please return completed forms via email, mail, or in person by 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 to: 3310
Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.
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Flood prevention has got a boost in Okanagan Landing. The provincial and federal governments have given $640,000 to the City of Vernon for Okanagan Landing flood protection works.
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,OCAL HOPES TO MAKES FINALS IN 6ARIETY CONTEST Vernon’s Kailee Duggan needs community’s help in pursuing her music dream KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff
If Kailee Duggan plays her cards right, she could be seen on television around the province, slotted between performances by Michael BublĂŠ and the Divas of Soul. But she needs her community’s help to get there. The W.L. Seaton Secondary Grade 12 student, who sings and plays guitar, found out Tuesday she has been selected by Variety, the children’s charity, as one of 10 people’s choice candidates in the Variety’s Got Talent competition. Nineteen talented young artists from across the province, between the ages of 13 to 19, were selected from hundreds of applicants for the competition. From these, nine have been chosen as finalists to perform in the Variety’s Got Talent Finals Feb. 3 in Vancouver, where a panel of industry judges will select the winner to perform on the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon, which airs live on Global BC Feb. 11 and 12. Duggan is in a “wild cardâ€? position, and could be one of two additional finalists to be invited to perform at the finals as the People’s Choice Award winner, but she needs votes to get there. Duggan, who works at a local diner when not in school, has been busy getting the word out through friends and on Facebook since she was announced as a finalist. And as the voting closes today, she is down to the final countdown. “The only way I’ll make it to Vancouver is if I have the community backing me up and getting support,â€? said the 17-year-old who will graduate this year. “Even if I don’t make it, it’s a great way to share my music and get it out there.â€? It was Duggan’s grandmother who told her about the Variety contest, after reading about it in The Morning Star. “My dad said ‘you have to do this,’â€? said Duggan. “I hadn’t entered anything in a long time. I’ve spent
most of Grade 12 thinking about university, so music has been put on the back burner.� Those who check out Duggan’s audition video on YouTube will hear her perform her own original tune called Head in the Sand. “I wrote it last year. It’s a song that came to me and is about nothing specific,� she said. “I usually write about what I’m feeling inside. It’s not necessarily about me, but what I see... It’s not a happygo-lucky song, but it’s not depressing either.� This isn’t the first time Duggan has succeeded in making it to the finals of a talent competition. In 2010, she and fellow musician Ryan Breitkreutz, calling themselves Tangelo, entered the local Our Kids Have Talent contest put on by the Rarearth Music Festival. They ended up placing second overall, which came with a cash prize, and a free recording day at the Groove studio for being named best performer of the night. Duggan, who now studies guitar with local musician/instructor Dave Anthony, has been singing since she can remember and playing the guitar since she was eight. “My parents (Shelley and Mark Duggan) say I started singing for them when I could talk, and I started lessons when I was six. I stopped when I was 14 to take guitar lessons,� she said. Duggan started performing gradually, putting on shows for her parents and later singing at school talent shows. “My parents noticed that I stuck with it. I tried softball, and that didn’t stick, but growing up, I’ve always had music in my life,� she said. And that includes performing with worship teams at both St. John’s and the Alliance churches in Vernon, as well as at local coffee shops and events. “It’s my dream to pursue music. I never envisioned doing anything else. No matter what, it will always be there. I don’t need to be famous, but I would love to be in a band and travel the world,� said Duggan, citing Montreal’s Grammy winning band Arcade Fire as the kind of group she aspires to one day be a part of. To help Duggan reach her dreams, the public can vote for her by liking her performance on YouTube. The competitor with the most likes will win a spot in the Variety’s Got Talent finals. Voting ends today at 4 p.m.
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The countdown is on for the Okanagan’s own musical talent contest. Our Kids Have Talent is returning for a fourth year and those wanting to get their name in the spotlight should start polishing up their songs. Deadline for applications is fast approaching with auditions taking place Feb. 18 and 19
in Vernon, said contest founder Kath Raeber, who is also artistic director/founder of the Rarearth Music Festival. “To date, over 250 children, ages eight to 18, with a vast range of talent, including those children with challenges, have been welcomed and given the opportunity to compete,� said Raeber. “As well, this competition has been a stepping stone to a number of youngsters who
have since pursued their careers in music.� At the auditions, four respected judges will find their top-10 performances, with the finals award ceremony taking place on March 10. “Young musicians will vie for thousands of dollars, amazing prizes, including the best of, plus opportunity for performances throughout the year,� said Raeber. Supported by the North Okanagan Music
Festival Society, the contest has also been sponsored by Vernon radio station Kiss FM for the past four years. “We thank them for their support for this self-esteem building, creative and fun community event for our young musical stars,� said Raeber. Applications, information, guidelines and rules are all available at rarearthmusic.com.
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your brother to come and sing.” It’s not often that such deliberate weirdness is so tuneful and rocking. There’s a dirty, slack edge that adds to the enjoyment, but a question will linger on when listening to Cake and songs like Federal Funding. Are they ever serious? The group, especially lead vocalist Joel McCrea and guitarist Xan McCurdy, are masters of deception, making the offbeat and the whacked sound completely deadpan. It’s a balancing act of commitment and eccentricity. Showroom of Compassion is the band’s sixth album and is their first self-produced recording and first label-less release. Cake also made the album in their own solarpowered studio – sounds serious! But (and it’s a big but), they sound as odd and rocking as ever. Dean Gordon-Smith The material on Showroom of Compassion is rife with angular cheeky riffs, churning bass and the purposeful, left-field slack attack of vocalist McCrea. An interesting fact is how little the band has departed from its earlier production style while adding on a kitchen sink cache of weird instruments. Keyboardist Vincent DiFiore uses everything from a Wurlitzer to a trumpet to euphonium. His trumpet dominates while the rest are melted casually into the mix. Fans or new initiates to Cake should hear how the group mixes the odd, the slack and the imaginative on tracks Federal Funding, What’s Now is Now (a Sinatra cover), the twanging stomp of Mustache Man (Wasted) and Sick of You. They have moments of reflection (the semisombre instrumental, Teenage Pregnancy), but like the bulk of Cake’s music, a grain of salt should be taken to enjoy this happily unconventional sound to the fullest.
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Plates of prawns, stuffed and sauced; bite-sized shepherd’s pies and beef stews; delicate beet slices topped with crunchies; fish and chips on a crisp yam slice and delicate spin-
ach pies were all part of the offerings at last week’s launch of Wine and Dine Okanagan. Shaking off the icy winds from outside, hungry diners crowded into the Delta Grand Okanagan’s warm ban-
quet room with wine glass in hand to sample bites from local restaurants. All were washed down with sips of chardonnay, pinot gris, cabernet and merlot offered by local wineries such as Sandhill, Calona, Red Rooster, Peller Estates, Krazy Legs, House of Rose and Summerhill. Aromas of basted beef and sauteed shrimp greeted guests to the first launch
party held to start off the event, which offers three-course, fixedprice meals for $15, $25 and $35 at restaurants throughout the Okanagan. The event continues until Feb. 5. Wine pairings are suggested for each dish, but the wine is at extra cost. Menus for participating restaurants are available to make your mouth water, at: www. bcrfa.com, where you
click on events to go to the Okanagan event. Vernon restaurants that are participating include Monashee’s Bar and Grill, ORA in the Prestige Inn, the Phoenix Steakhouse, and Red Robin. The event is organized by the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association and the B.C. Wine Institute and includes more than 50 restaurants in the Okanagan.
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Arj Barker is not your typical stand-up comedian. His set is full of audience participation, such as papier mache projects and activities with your neighbours. “Everyone, bring a funny hat,” he said. “Any hat that you think is funny and bring it in a brown paper bag and wait until the end of my set. “It’s not like stand-up comedy where you just come and laugh. I’m trying to take it to a new level.” Barker is about to join those harbingers of hilarity and powder, of the snow kind, when the Snowed In Comedy Tour returns to Vernon Feb. 4. The brainchild of Dan Quinn, the tour is back for its fourth year at the Performing Arts Centre, and is presented by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce as part of Winter Carnival. Returning to the stage this year is Quinn, a Vancouver comic/ snowboarder, as well as Canadian-born stand-up dude Craig Campbell, who is returning from his now home in Devon, England. The boys will be joined by Barker and Pete Johansson, both newcomers to the tour. An American-born comic probably best known for playing clueless pawnshop worker Dave from the now defunct hit HBO comedy Flight of the Conchords, Barker joined the tour after being told about it by Johansson. Barker started snowboarding in the 1980s so he was a natural fit. “We had the conversation about a year ago and here I am in a van with all the other comics,” he said. These days, Barker spends half the year living in Australia, where he has developed a big following. “Maybe I was in the right place at the right time,” he said. “There weren’t too many foreign
comics there at that time. I also think that they thought that since I’m from America, I must be a big deal, so they put me on TV shows easier.” While working in Australia he met Kiwis Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, the duo behind Flight on the Conchords. Eventually he landed the role on the TV show. Although the show definitely helped boost Barker’s career, the comedian says there are lots of people who haven’t connected him to his character. “The point is, tons of people aren’t coming to my shows and it’s starting to piss me off,” he joked, adding, “That really helped because a lot of people who love the show would come out and give me a chance.” Unlike comics such as Canadian Russell Peters, Barker, who is also of East Indian descent, says he tries to eschew ethnic humour. Instead, he said he just likes being silly. That and good observational humour. “I thought about doing ethnic humour but then I decided being a billionaire wasn’t for
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American comedian Arj Barker, of Flight of the Conchords fame, joins this year’s Snowed In Comedy Tour, which plows into the Vernon Performing Arts Centre during Winter Carnival Feb. 4. me,” he said. Barker is also the creator of the off-Broadway hit, The Marijuanalogues, and has been seen in three Comedy Central specials and has made two Late Night with David Letterman appearances. Johansson also brings
a wealth of international and TV experience. The Kelowna-born comic now lives in London, England, and performs at some of the top venues around the world. The Snowed in Comedy Tour takes place at the Performing Arts
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Friday, January 27, 2012 ➠➠➠ Thursday, February 2, 2012
MATINEES SATURDAY & SUNDAY
HUGO- 127 minutes (G) 10:00 AM Saturday & Sunday THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN (PG) 107 minutes - 12:10 PM Saturday & Sunday ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWREAKED 88 minutes (G) - 2:00 PM Saturday & Sunday MATT DAMON: WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) 124 minutes - 3:30 PM Saturday & Sunday
SHOWING NIGHTLY
SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS 129 minutes (PG) - 5:35 PM Nightly THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN (PG) 107 minutes - 7:45 PM Nightly MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL 133 minutes (PG) - 9:30 PM Nightly • ADULTS $7.50 • SENIOR/CHILD $5.00 • TUESDAY - ALL SEATS $4.50 • MATINEES - ALL SEATS, ALL AGES $4.50
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here have been more than a few movies themed around the tragic and world changing events of 9/11, but Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close has a different perspective right from the get-go. I did think that Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock were way too high profile to be able to carry off the roles of Tom and Linda Schell, but I was wrong. (Wow, that rarely happens!) In fact it wouldn’t have mattered if Mickey Mouse had been playing the dad, Thomas Horn, playing the role of the son, Oskar Schell, is so riveting that you can forget that anyone else is in the show. This is one genius kid. (I really mean that. Horn won $31,000 during kids week on Jeopardy and this led to an audition in 2010.) This is his first acting job, and Oscar worthy doesn’t even begin to describe what he does on the screen. At home, he speaks three languages and is now learning Mandarin. The film takes us on a journey that begins with the close relationship between father and son; a relationship torn apart by the events of 9/11. As far reaching as that tragic event was, the movie introduces us to one boy and his dad, a jeweler, who had a Monday morning meeting at the top of the second tower on that fateful day. Oskar, who likely has Asperger’s, although not diagnosed, loses his father and the one person with whom he has a bond. Their games of adventures and problem-solving brought the otherwise socially absent child into a place of fun and engagement. His father’s death leaves Oskar distraught and lost, but at the same time, provides a
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Gary Oldman has just been nominated for his first Oscar as best actor for his role as the iconic spy master George Smiley in Tinker, Taylor, Soldier Spy. quest to find the last mysterious item that his father left behind. That quest takes over his life. His relationship with his mother (Sandra Bullock) is almost non-existent at the outset of the film, and so Oskar turns to his grandSusan Streen mother’s (Zoe Caldwell) renter, played by Max von Sydow (who was just nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor), himself a social misfit, as he pursues his quest with all the energy and brilliance that he can muster, despite his obvious challenges. Best line: “If the sun were to explode, you wouldn’t know it for eight minutes, the world would still be bright and it would seem warm.” (It’s a bit chilling I know, but who knew, right?)
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While adults feature in this film, this is really a show from a child’s point of view– and what a child! It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make you think of more oxymorons (jumbo shrimp?) than you ever have before. It’s worth every single minute. I give Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close five reels out of five. I also saw Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, based on the 1974 novel by John le Carre, and it looks like it was filmed in the ‘70s. There is nary a cell phone, computer, or fancy car in the whole movie. It’s filmed in the gloom, rain and in gritty contrast to the crystal clear cinematography that we have today. Le Carre was himself a member of the British Foreign Service. His work of fiction still stands today even though the Cold War is long over, the
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UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING 3D (18A - Explicit Violence) Friday 4:30, 7:30, 10:00; Saturday and Sunday 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:00; Monday to Thursday 7:30, 10:00. CONTRABAND (18A - Frequent coarse language) Friday 3:40, 6:20, 9:30; Saturday and Sunday 12:50, 3:40, 6:20, 9:30; Monday to Wednesday 6:20, 9:30; Thursday 10:00 THE DESCENDANTS (PG - Coarse language) Friday 3:20, 6:10, 8:55; Saturday and Sunday 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 8:55; Monday to Thursday 6:10, 8:55 MAN ON A LEDGE ( ) Friday 4:00, 6:50, 9:15; Saturday and Sunday 1:00, 4:00, 6:50, 9:15; Monday to Thursday 6:50, 9:15 KEVIN SMITH: LIVE FROM BEHIND ( ) Thursday 6:30 HAYWIRE (PG - Violence, coarse language) Friday 4:35, 7:35, 9:55; Saturday and Sunday 1:35, 4:35, 7:35, 9:55; Monday to Thursday 7:35, 9:55 EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE (G - Coarse language) Friday 3:50, 6:40, 9:25; Saturday and Sunday 12:40, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25; Monday to Thursday 6:40, 9:25 THE GREY (18A - Frequent coarse language) Friday 3:30, 6:30, 9:05; Saturday and Sunday 12:20, 3:30, 6:30, 9:05; Monday to Thursday 6:30, 9:05
suspense and mystery of a possible “mole” at the top of British Intelligence gives us an interesting, if a bit confusing, show worth seeing. As the tale unfolds, we try to place the characters in the storyline and keep them all straight, but you know I liked this one. Best line: “It’ll take five hours to get drunk on this money pee.” (Well, I thought it was funny.) I give Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy four reels for good acting and a chance to get another glimpse of what our lives were like before technology took us down the yellow brick road.
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Live Wire ART SHOWS BREW GALLERY 3202 31st Ave., inside the Bean to Brew Coffee House, next to the Vernon Public Art Gallery. In the Main Room is Summerland artist Ed Eaton’s exhibition Satisfaction, a bright surrealism-inspired solo show of computer-aided edition prints on canvas. In the Fireside Room is Colour is Power by Angelika Jaeger, a collection from two mixed media series on canvas by the artist. Both exhibitions are on now to Feb. 2. BEAN SCENE COFFEE HOUSE 2923 30 Ave., 558-1817. New works by artist Cindy Downey are on display at the Bean Scene for the month of January. CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. Featuring locally-made jewelry, handcrafts, art and more. Call the shop for an appointment. COATCHECK GALLERY Vernon Performing Arts Centre, lower lobby. The Miracle of Light, featuring work by members of the Federation of Canadian Artists North Okanagan chapter, is on display until March. Art can be viewed by ticket holders to shows at the Performing Arts Centre. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. Work by 29 B.C. artists is showcased in Gallery Odin’s 10th anniversary winter exhibition. Regular hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturdays, or call the gallery to make an appointment. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. Now open is the Art Saves Lives student art exhibition, featuring work by students at Seaton, Kalamalka, Fulton and Vernon Secondary Schools as well as work by Leila Ward on the NOAA Members Wall. Exhibitions are available for viewing now to Feb. 3, Tues. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 307-5595. The gallery presents a body of photographs titled About Looking by Kelowna’s Fern Helfand and Fat Lands by New York’s Cynthia Karalla as well as works on paper by Vernon’s Kevin Spetifore in the Drawers gallery. Exhibitions run now to Feb. 11. THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE 2906 30th Ave. Downtown Vernon, beside the Towne Cinema. Hub studio artist Emily Rice shows her work in The Hub’s new main floor gallery. The Hub officially opens Saturday with art, food, music, yoga and more in an all-ages event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. KALAMALKA VERTIGO Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. Figurative Play, the work of Kelowna-based artist Tina Siddiqui, presenting a collection of figurative works done in a variety of mediums, is currently on display. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s annual winter show features a number of Okanagan artists showing everything from abstract work with wonderful colour and texture and beautiful realistic landscapes. The gallery also has local winter scenes, Silver Star/Sovereign, suitable for gift giving. The new show is also available for viewing at www.nadinesfineart.com. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. The gallery opens the new year with four new exhibitions, including Rodney Konopaki and Rhonda Neufeld: Drawn Passages, Stephen Lee Scott’s Beauty and Other Forms of Violence, Benny Hannya and Cody Moyor’s While You Were Sleeping, and the UBCO Advanced Printmaking student show, Proof Positive. All exhibitions run to March 22.
CONCERTS/DANCES SOPRANO ON THE HILL Tonight at 6 p.m., soprano Melina Moore kicks off the new year with the continuation of her series Soprano on the Hill at Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort. Join Moore, pianist Jim Leonard and Peakfine Restaurant’s new executive chef for a magical evening of musical and culinary delights you won’t soon forget. Advance reservations required by phoning the resort, 250-275-1556 or visiting them online at www.sparklinghill.com. COUNTERPOINT CHOIR Songs of Heaven & Earth takes place Saturday at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701 - 32 Ave. at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Conducted by Coreen Smith and accompanied by Dyan Cornies, Counterpoint also welcomes special guest soloists Loretta Bell-Hardy, Frank Van Thienen and the Ad Hoc String Quartet. Tickets for these lively performances are $10 for adults and free for children under 12 and are available from choir members, from Shear Dimensions and at the door. For further details or ticket availability, please contact Cynthia at 250-545-1505. KALAMALKA HIGHLANDERS ROBBIE BURNS DINNER The Highlanders join the Arran Campbell Memorial Youth Pipe Band in hosting the annual Robbie Burns Dinner dinner, with ode to the haggis, piping, dancing and more, Saturday at the Vernon Recreation Centre. For tickets, contact the Ticket Seller at 250-549-SHOW
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Ryan Robson and Matt Brown get ready to open the doors to Vernon’s newest arts venue, The Hub Arts Collective, located beside the Towne Cinema in downtown Vernon. Saturday’s grand opening event will feature music, comedy, visual art, children’s performances, live painting, demos and activities. Runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 at the door. (7469) $35/adults, $20/children 12 and under. Doors open 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:15 p.m. VALLEY VOCAL ARTS Talented young artists from Company Junior (ages 11 to 15) take the Schubert Centre stage for the VVA’s firstever Company Junior Cabaret, Saturday. These 17 amazing young performers are delighted to present a unique cabaret performance of heroes and villains from all your favourite Broadway shows. It’s a night of ingénues and opportunists, superstars and sinners, protagonists and profligates. Tickets are $15 at the door only, so arrive early for prime seating! Show starts at 6 p.m. with one intermission. OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents the finale of the Haydn Symphony #45 and the Royal Fireworks Music in its Fireworks concert at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $48/adult, $42/senior, $22/ youth 18 or younger at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR Those snowboarding purveyors of comedy are back when Snowed In returns for its fourth year at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Laugh along to the hilarious antics of Snowed In regulars Dan Quinn and Craig Campbell, with newcomers to the tour, Australia’s Arj Barker (seen on the hit HBO show Flight of the Conchords) and Kelowna-born comic Pete Johansson (who now lives in London, U.K, where he is comedy club favourite.) Presented by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce during Winter Carnival, tickets are $40 (students $25) at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. Warning: adult content. VCMS CHARITY BALL Come celebrate the Vernon Winter Carnival with the Vernon Community Music School’s inaugural ball at the Vernon Golf and Country Club, Feb. 4. The formal affair starts with cocktails at 5 p.m., and music performances by the school’s faculty, then dinner and a dance with the Mark Rose Big Band. Tickets are $60/person, available now at Vernon Winter Carnival office, 545-2236, vernonwintercarnival.com. All proceeds to support the Vernon Community Music School.
FILMS VERNON FILM SOCIETY Next film of the regular 2012 winter season is France’s Café de Flore, “a mystical and fantastical odyssey on love.” Screens Feb. 6 at the regular times of 5:15 pm and 7:45 p.m. at the Vernon Towne Cinema. Admission is $7 and tickets are available one week in advance at the Towne Cinema or the Bean Scene.
JAMS/KARAOKE/OPEN MICS ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6642. Thursday and Saturdays are jam nights starting at 8 p.m. with host Dan Engelland. No cover charge. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Superstar Karaoke is now on every Friday night, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Everyone welcome. Come out and have fun. BLUEGRASS JAMS Vernon Community Arts Centre, Polson Park. The bluegrass jams happen every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Start time is 7 p.m., $3 drop in fee. For more information, call Sid at 250-549-1024. BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams take place at the Blue Ox. More info at www.RauckOn.com. CLIFFS BISTRO AND BAKERY 409 Cliff Ave., by the bridge in Enderby, 838-2328. Open mic now held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Come out, bring your voice, bring your acoustic
instruments or come out to listen! COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd. Family friendly, low-cost evening of acoustic music, story telling, and poetry by a variety of local performers takes place every third Saturday of the month. Participants wanting to perform should come a bit early to sign-up. Open to music, spoken word, comedy (clean). There will be a concession of goodies and refreshments by donation. Admission is $4. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show is at 7 p.m. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Every Friday and Saturday night, Oakey Doakey Karaoke, with Jeff, starts at 8:30 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m. FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6355. The acoustic-style open mic, hosted by Rory, now takes place every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and/or voice. Open to music, poetry, story-telling, comedy. Family-friendly evening. Limited seating so come out early and sign up when you arrive. LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Spotlight Karaoke DJ Entertainment every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday is DJ music. Saturday is country DJ music. Sunday is an open mic jam session, 19-plus. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 167 LUMBY 2016 Miller St. (250) 547-2338. There will be a karaoke at the Lumby Legion on Feb. 5 and every two weeks after that until July. SNEAKERS SPORTS BAR in the Village Green Hotel, 542-3321. Jams return to Sneakers every Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come down and enjoy yourself. TALKIN’ DONKEY 3923 32nd St, 545-2286. Open mic open to everyone, Wednesday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. Sign up sheet available at the coffee shop. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Thursday night is karaoke with Anita. Come out and show your talent. VERNON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Sunday jam with Larry and Friends starts at 2 p.m.
MUSIC IN THE PUBS/CLUBS ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Friday Night Live: Dance in the Spitfire Lounge to the live music of Sierra from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. BEAN SCENE COFFEE HOUSE 2923 30 Ave., 558-1817. Tonight is live music with the dynamic and talented father/son duo Andrew and Zachari Smith. Show time is 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets on sale ($12) in advance until 4 p.m. today, $15 at the door. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Afternoon concerts every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a lunch, sit back and enjoy the musical stylings of some of Vernon’s hottest performers. Admission is by donation. Today is Newfoundland born-artist Andrew Mercer of Cod Gone Wild fame, who plays traditional Celtic, Irish and Newfoundland music. SQUIRES FOUR PUB 6301 Stickle Rd., on the Swan Lake Auto Mile, 549-2144. Squires Four Pub now features Saturday Night Jazz, hosted by Brian McMahon. A variety of the region’s jazz players and singers appear weekly. This Saturday is chanteuse Judy Rose with pianist Neville Bowman and bassist Brian McMahon.
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Live Wire PUBS/CLUBS ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON 4609 29th St., behind the Fast Lane Car Wash. Tonight and Saturday is Pingo. VERNON JAZZ CLUB 3000 - 31st St. Saturday is the Offramp Jazz Sextet, crowd favorites at the Pentastic Jazz Festival 2011, featuring vocals, two saxes, clarinet, flute, and some beat-boxing. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m. Get your tickets ($20, $15 VJS members) at the Bean Scene and Bean to Cup coffee houses.
THEATRE WINTER CARNIVAL DINNER THEATRE Tragically Comic Players presents new original comedy, written by Phil Wagner, Sporting, Eh? in the Sierra Room of the Village Green Hotel, Feb. 8 through 11. Tickets are available at the Vernon Winter Carnival office at 3401-35th St., or phone 250-545-2236. Regular price is $48; $43 for seniors and students. Tables may be reserved for groups of eight. This is fun, family entertainment, recommended for ages 10 and up. Dinner is at 7, and the show is at 8 p.m.
UPCOMING SULTANS OF STRINGS Raucous worldroots string wizards, 2x CFMA winners & Juno nominees, Sultans of String, are releasing Move, a spicy stew of gypsy jazz, Spanish flamenco, global roots, and Cuban rhythms at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are
$20/$18 seniors and students. Call 250766-9309 or get them at the Lake Country Municipal Hall customer service desk. CIRCUS INCOGNITUS Former San Diego street performer Jaime Adkins balances between ladders and performs death defying feats on his high wire act, while clowning around, when his one-man show comes to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. All seats are $12, available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, ticketseller.ca. KARL WOLF The Lebanese-Canadian soul singer brings his Ghetto Love Fan Tour to Monashee’s Bar and Grill in Vernon Feb. 9 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20, available only at Monashee’s, 2922-30th Ave., 503-1378. VERNON WINTER CARNIVAL SPRING BREAKOUT Army Navy Air Force Club in the Spitfire Hangar. Dance to live music of Evergreen Drifters and recording artist Pingo, Feb. 10, 6 p.m. - 12:30. Tickets are $10, available at Winter Carnival Office and from bar staff. KING OF HEARTS Valentine’s dine and dance with the King of Hearts (formerly the Kings.) Join Vernon’s most dynamic and versatile vocal duo for a divine four-course dinner and then dance to the greatest love songs of all time. Jive, twist, tango, two-step and enjoy classic rock ‘n roll songs, great standards, classic and new country. Takes place Feb. 11, at the Vernon Schubert Centre. Tickets available online at www.KingofHeartsMusic.com or at the Vernon Schubert Centre: $95 per couple, $360 for a table of eight or $50 per person. Call Dawn at 250-545-7777 or Jack at 250-558-6792 for more info.
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Lisa Dumas firmly believes that everything happens for a reason. Less than a year ago, she was living in Southern California, raising her young daughter and was fully immersed in the practice of Anusara yoga. Moving to Vernon with her husband and daughter last summer to be closer to her parents, Dumas has just opened her own yoga studio specializing in Anusara. She had no intention of teaching yoga here, but when the owner of The Hub Arts Collective decided he wanted to include a yoga studio in his plans, Dumas felt the timing was perfect. “I was looking forward to deepening my own practice and enjoying my family life in this beautiful area,” she said. “But often a path is made clear, and when my daughter’s acting teacher, Matt Brown, told us he was opening an arts collective downtown and was looking for a yoga teacher, I felt the opportunity was meant for me. “I loved the idea of an arts collective and Matt has a vision for a space available to anyone wanting creativity and inspiration in life, and that’s how I feel about sharing my yoga practice with others.” Just steps away from a busy downtown street, the yoga studio at The Hub is worlds away. With soft lighting and music, it’s an inviting space created by Dumas and her family and friends, where she provides a welcoming environment to explore an exhilarating, creative yoga practice designed to safely challenge the body and ease the mind. Dumas’ own yoga journey began while living in San Diego, where she discovered the precise alignment style of hatha yoga known as Anusara. A long-distance runner who was new to yoga, Dumas had access to an enormous variety of classes in San Diego. “My daughter was in Grade 1, and I found that motherhood brought out a lot of anxiety for me, and I found I wanted to be better for Grace, but I could tell that I was worried about everything, and I was searching how to be the best person I could be for her.” When she discovered yoga and listened to her teacher talking about philosophies from thousands of years ago and that even then, people were struggling with being unhappy, she learned that yoga had the answers she was looking for. “When I started yoga, I found myself happier and much more calm. I had for-
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Lisa Dumas practises Anusara yoga at her new studio at The Hub Arts Collective downtown. Behind her is a portrait of her by Hub studio artist Ryan Robson. merly been very anxious about driving on California freeways and now I could drive on them easily and calmly, so it made me want to find out more.” When she first started practising yoga, Dumas explored a variety of styles. Encinitas, a small city in northern San Diego County, is known as the yoga Mecca of North America. On a tour of yoga studios there, Dumas came across the studio of certified Anusara teacher Sherry Schreck. “When I met Sherry, I started going every day, and I realized I was holding myself back in so many ways, so when I started practising Anusara, my marriage improved, and it taught me to be in the moment,” said Dumas. “It taught me that there is more to life than the cars we drive, the houses we live in; it’s like changing your glasses prescription, you
suddenly can see things more clearly. “I can’t say that happens for everybody, but it happened for me.” Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara yoga is one of the most popular and fastest growing yoga styles in the world with more than 1,200 affiliated teachers and 100,000 students world-wide. Anusara is characterized by its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a “celebration of the heart,” that looks for the good in all people and all things. Students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honoured for their differences, limitations and talents. “I was attracted to it because not only does it offer excellent alignment to keep the practitioner injury-free, but the teachings have so much heart, so much inspiration, that I found my life improved in many
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ways,” said Dumas. “I was breathing better, my body felt better, I was able to stay in the moment and I had more time, patience and softness in all my relationships.” One day, Dumas saw a sign on the door of the studio, advertising teacher training. “I surprised everyone when I took an intense, emotional, life-changing teacher training course, but I felt compelled to share the practice of this yoga with others,” she said. “It was a six-month, super intense course. The first seven weeks were spent really feeling our stuff, and then you’re clear so you can help others. I just had to share it, I don’t know where it will take me.” Dumas began teaching at the studio where she took her first Anusara class, eventually teaching 10 classes weekly, as well as at a resort in Del Mar, Calif. Now a registered yoga teacher, Dumas teaches Anusara style, but is still working toward her certification, calling the process a life-long education. “I’m a teacher, but I have a million years more of learning because the more you learn, the more you realize you need to learn. “I see teaching yoga as a responsibility: you’re dealing with people’s hearts and bodies, so I want to create a very safe environment; it’s very important to me the experience people have in my class, I put a lot of work into that. I always give the choice to get people to push to the edge; if you show yourself that you don’t think you can do it, and you do, there is a joy in that. “I have learned through yoga that we’re OK, we don’t have to worry about our next decision if you pay attention because so much of life gives us what we need. I feel secure in that.” Before moving to San Diego, Dumas spent a number of years as a successful radio broadcaster and met her husband in Toronto, when both worked at the same station. Wrapped up in a successful career at a young age, Dumas used exercise then only as a way of maintaining her physique “But no matter what brings you to yoga, whether you are going for a better butt or a better mind, no matter why you’re going, you’re going to get something out of it. My job is to make people feel comfortable; I’m gearing it to the western busy adult who needs to hear how to be present, how to quiet the mind.” Dumas’ classes run Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Drop-in fee is $15 per class. The Hub is on 30th Avenue, next to the Towne Theatre.
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addressed this directly taurant. Conversation with her? Have you told always begins with, her how neglected you “What?” because she is feel and how so engrossed much your in her game. son misses his She hardly does anything mother? Have around the you asked her house anyto limit her more and game-playing barely notices to specific our son, let times? alone interacts Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar If she with him. refuses to deal How do I break her of with this or change her this habit? — Lost in behavior, the next step is counseling before Lexington, Ky. your resentment creates Dear Lost: These a more serious probgames can be highly addictive, and your wife lem. We hope she will listen to an unbiased must admit the extent third party. of her involvement Dear Annie: I have before she will be able two sisters. They never to cut back. Have you
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have been financially savvy, especially when it comes to saving money. They start and then decide it’s a waste of time and end up spending everything they set aside. I’m the opposite. I have always saved for whatever I needed or wanted. My grandfather got me into the habit when I was 10, and I kept it up long after he passed away. Over the past 15 years, I managed to save quite a bit. But when my parents saw what I had, they demanded that I share it with my sisters. I absolutely refuse. This is my money. I earned it. I saved it. And I told them that. Since then, I’ve been receiving messages from my parents that “families help each other out” and “families share.” My parents have always given my sisters money whenever they needed it. When I was in high school, I would always give them money when they needed it. Now that the folks are retired, they say it’s
my job to help my sisters. I say it’s not. Why should I give them my hard-earned income because they can’t be frugal? I feel as though I am being punished for being financially responsible. My sisters haven’t saved a dime toward their own retirements, so this is only going to get worse. What can I do? — Stuck in the Middle Dear Stuck: You do not owe your sisters money simply because they have been irresponsible. What you can do, however, is teach them better fiscal behavior. Tell them you are absolutely under no circumstances going to bail them out, so they need to start setting aside some funds for their future. Make an appointment for them to see a financial counselor through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (nfcc.org) at 1-800388-2227, and set up a budget. It’s the biggest favour you can do for them.
Dear Annie: I disagree with your response to “Loveless in Spokane,” the 72-yearold geezer who thinks women in his senior complex should bed down with him after they have dated a “few times.” These ladies, and it is obvious they are ladies, were born and raised in an era when good girls did not have sex with a man until after they were married. This old guy is a cad. — Senior Citizen Who Respects Women Dear Senior: Many readers pointed out that these women may not wish to have sex outside of marriage, a perfectly respectable position. If that’s the case, however, they should tell him so he understands the ground rules and doesn’t keep badgering them. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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Beyond Graduation is a workshop of the PLAN Institute (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Networks) and is designed to help any student with a disability who will be finishing school in the next few years or who has recently left school and their families, to effectively work together to plan for the future after high school. The workshop will include thinking about future strategies for achieving employment, independence and community involvement after high school. This workshop is open to everyone and is very participatory yet informal for both the young person and their family. It is designed in a way that everyone can get something out of it and it is flexible to accommodate all disabilities. From a parent at the workshop: “Her sisters report that she (the young person) was very positive about the
course. This is amazing. It gave us many things to think about. I was so impressed with the positive attitude of so many of the families” Nancy Ford, the director of Learning and Family Development for PLAN Institute from Vancouver and a parent of an adult child with a disability, will be one of the guest speakers. The Beyond Graduation workshop takes place Feb. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the People Place in Vernon. Lunch is provided. For more information or to register, contact Sherrie at 250-546-3005 or kindale@kindale.net or call Mary Bickert at PLAN Okanagan 250-8602080 or e-mail info@planok.ca. This workshop is presented by PLAN Institute, PLAN Okanagan, Kindale Developmental Association and sponsored by the Law Foundation of British Columbia.
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Are you looking for a way to play sports, be inspired and have an impact on your community? Join thousands of volunteers like Karen Truesdale, who have found involvement with Special Olympics BC a fulfilling, rewarding and lifeenriching experience. “I just love it. When I greet my athletes every Tuesday at the Spallumcheen Golf Course, my whole attitude changes,” said Truesdale, golf head coach for Special Olympics Vernon. “I leave all the daily stress and worries behind and focus on the needs of my group, who in return inspire me with their dedication, perseverance and courage. “They make me laugh so hard during our training sessions, that I go home with a muscle ache in my stomach.” Truesdale has been involved as a volunteer instructor and coach in golf for three years now and is also an
alpine skiing coach at Silver Star. “You are a mentor, a role model and a friend, enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The experience to help out, see the athletes develop and succeed in a sport you love and to enhance their lives, is your reward and satisfaction.” SO Vernon offers 14 different summer and winter sports, with more than 110 athletes participating throughout the year. Special Olympics BC, a registered charitable organization, provides high-quality sports programs and competitions to meet the needs and interests of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Volunteers are crucial for the success of this charity and there is always a need for more coaches, assistants and people to run the program in administrative roles. Anyone 12 years and older can be a volunteer. For more information go to www. sobcvernon.ca or call 250-503-0091.
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Chilly winter days are a perfect time for young children to cozy up with a book, and Okanagan Regional Library branches in the North Okanagan have begun their popular children’s programs for free family entertainment. All programs are dropin, so enjoy visiting all the branches in your area. The Vernon Branch runs several storytimes: ■ Preschool Storytimes are 30-minute sessions with stories, puppets, and songs for three to sixyear-olds held every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. These sessions run until April 4. ■ Toddlertime is for children three years and under with a caregiver, running Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. from Feb. 1 until March 7. ■ Pyjama Storytime gives families a chance to wear their pyjamas to the library! It will be held on the last Wednesday evening of every month from 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Vernon Branch at 250-542-7610 or visit www.orl.bc.ca/branches/ vernon. The Armstrong Branch will hold Preschool Storytimes for children three to five years every Friday at 10:30 a.m. through May 25. Note there will be no Storytimes over Spring Break March 16 – April 6. Call 250-546-8311 for more information or check www.orl.bc.ca/branches/armstrong. The Enderby Branch has started their Preschool Storytimes for children aged three years and up each Saturday at 11 a.m. until March 31. For more information, call the Enderby Branch at 250-8386488 or visit www.orl.bc.ca/branches/enderby. The Lumby Branch runs their Storytime for
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Canal Flats, B.C., Colleen Kemper of Lumby, B.C. Jan. 19: Born to Todd and Hollie Miller of Salmon Arm, a boy, 9 lbs. 1 oz., named Walter Cohen Tracy. A brother for Jeanine, 11. A grandson for William and Ellen Miller of Penticton, B.C. Jan. 20: Born to Rhett and Janelle Ballard of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs., named Huxley Jones. A grandson for Lyle and Marion Ballard of Weyburn, Sask., John and Geri Golightly of Eatonia, Sask. Jan. 23: Born to Kevin and Jona Mae Swetlishoff of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 8 lbs. 2 oz., named Sydnee Celine. A sister for Sef, 2. A granddaughter for Rogelio and Josephine Costelo of Manila, Philippines, Jane Swetlishoff and Paul Zaroubin of Castlegar, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Jovita Cabilan of Pangasinan, Philippines. Jan. 24: Born to Jeff and Natalie Forster of Armstrong, a boy, 8 lbs. 15 oz., named Andrew Charles. A brother for Reid, 17 months. A grandson for Rod and Pam Rieger of Vernon, B.C., Alan and Janet Forster of Kelowna, B.C. A great-grandson for Ann Forster of Oak Bay, (Victoria), B.C., Charlie and Pearl Rieger of Redcliff, Alta.
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Jan. 12: Born to David and Lillian Helm of Lumby, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 10 oz., named Max David Michael. A brother for Abby, 2. A grandson for Dave and Pat Helm, Mike and Lillian Posch, all of Vernon, B.C. A greatNew Additions grandson for Sylvia Posch of Vernon, Mel Helm of Kitchener, Ont., Lillian McNeilly of Burnaby, B.C., Frank and Helga Posch of White Rock, B.C. Jan. 17: Born to Robert and Carey Keith of Coldstream, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 13 oz., named Benedict Thomas Keith. A brother for Evan, 6; Jaime, 4. A grandson for Jean Thorlakson of Vernon, B.C., Bruce and Nel Keith of Canmore, Alberta, Ben and Betty Ann Thorlakson of Carstairs, Alta. Jan. 19: Born to Dane and Jenn Kemper of Vernon, a girl, 9 lbs. 9 oz., named Emily Hope. A sister for Rachel, 3; Grace, 1. A granddaughter for Erikka and Tyler Bolduc of Langley, B.C., Winn Kemper of
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MISSION BOUTIQUE STOREWIDE 1/2 PRICE SALE We are still building up our 2012 line of merchandise but what we do have we offer to you at 1/2 price. Rip Zone, Far West, Columbia, Alia: quality name brands at amazing prices, all pre-shrunk (red dot items exluded). Remember, if you can’t find your size, try again tomorrow. We are at 2708-34th St., under the big blue awning. FIND OUT WHAT’S COOKING! The Youth Community Kitchen Program in Armstrong begins Jan. 27. Register now as seats are limited! The program teaches youth ages 15 and up basic cooking skills, food preparation and nutritional requirements. Youth prepare meals that are affordable, easy-to-prepare and nutritious! Contact the Armstrong Boys and Girls Club at 250-546-3465. BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS with Karen Goodwin standing in for Gen Kelsang Sanden, Jan. 27 from 7-8:45 p.m. Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Topic is “Insight and Clarity About Ourselves.” Drop-in class, consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Fees $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. See www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. Next class Feb. 3. SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Fridays it’s Texax Hold’Em/horse racing at 1 p.m. For information call Joy at 250546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. SPRING FOREST QIGONG Tuesdays, Vernon library, 3001-32nd Ave. Beginners intro. 6:30 p.m., practice group begins 7 p.m.; Fridays, Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., beginners intro. 10 a.m.; practice group begins 10:30 a.m. By donation. Are you tired of being tired? Are you tired of having no energy throughout your day? Are you tired of being stressed all the time? Learn more about stress and anxiety reduction techniques. Info.: Braden Karringten at 250-503-7658. TO ALL METIS CITIZENS Our office is open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in for coffee and bannock at 2913-29th Ave. ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE SPITFIRE UNIT #5 Grandpa Darts Fridays at 1 p.m. INFANT MASSAGE At the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. More info., call Connie at 250-542-7578. HALINA SENIORS CENTRE 50+ welcome to come out and participate in carpet bowling Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. CLAY STUDIO DROP-IN Vernon Community Arts Centre. Open for members only when studio not in use by a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes, $5/session, multi-use passes also available; please contact us for info. at 250-542-6243. WOMEN’S ONLY DROP-IN SPACE A safe space for women to talk to a women’s support worker, have a coffee, access computers, phone and fax and get help with problem solving and referrals to community resources. Located at room #107 in the People Place (Independent Living Vernon) and staffed by Women’s Services staff from John Howard Society and Outreach Services staff from the Vernon Women’s Transition House. Fridays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. THE VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Volunteers of all ages needed to work in their gift shop at the hospital. Would you like to work in a pleasant little gift shop and know that all money raised went to the hospital to improve patient care by providing items for patient comfort and needed equipment. No previous experience is necessary and training will be provided. If you are interested please call 250-542-1967 to arrange for an interview. Men welcome. Our monthly meeting is held the second Monday of the month at Vernon Jubilee Hospital at 7 p.m. and a social at 6:30 p.m. Meetings will not be held in July and August. VERNON & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER BUREAU Holds weekly orientation sessions for new volunteers. Tell us what you would like
n interactive traveling exhibition from the Canadian Space Agency, Living in Space is presented locally by tekmar Control Systems Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Okanagan Science Centre. Join honorary guest and space pioneer Bruce Aikenhead for a private tour of the exhibit, a rousing game of Space Jeopardy, astronaut snacks, and opportunity for dynamic Q&A with our space experts at this family-friendly event! Memberships will be available for purchase at the door for you to be a part of this out-of-this-world experience! See our website at www.okscience. ca or 250-545-3644 for more details.
to do as a volunteer and we will help you find a position. Contact us at 250-545-0585 or assistant@socialplanning.ca THE BARGAIN BIN Come shop for great bargains at 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., downtown Armstrong and support the local Healthcare Auxiliary. Clothing, toys, housewares, sporting goods and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Phone 250-546-8813 for more information. HIV/AIDS SUPPORT & INFORMATION If you are one of the many in the North Okanagan who is affected or effected by HIV/AIDS and in need of confidential information, support and/or advocacy, call Sharon at NOYFSS, 250-545-3572. SUBSTANCE AFFECTED GROUP Vernon Mental Health and Addictions offers a group for individuals experiencing a loved one struggling with a substance misuse issue. Learn about the complex issues of substance misuse/addiction, while increasing your capacity to support an individual struggling with substance misuse issues, without enabling their behaviour. To register, please contact Vernon Mental Health and Addictions at 250-549-5737. SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU Located in the People Place, room 005, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. For seniors information, please call 250-545-8572, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See our website at www.socialplanning.ca or e-mail sirb@ socialplanning.ca FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Friday night supper at 6 p.m., a home-cooked meal for $6.50 to $8, steak dinners $9; and meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Also Fridays, karaoke with Brenda at 8 p.m. All monies from meat draws go directly to local charities. CARCINOID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer and you are interested in joining a group, please call Joanne at 545-3967. Together we can make a difference, in our lives and the lives of others. WEIGHT AND SEE DROP-IN PROGRAM Weekly program will be held Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon for families at the Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses will be present to weight and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. There will be information available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. For more information, call 250-549-5721. SUNSHINE SENIORS MEET Every second and fourth Friday of the month, downstairs at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. at 1:30 p.m. Join us for devotions, games and great treats. Everyone
55-plus is welcome. Premises are wheelchair accessible. Annual membership is $3.
JANUARY 28 JOURNEY TO THE STARS PLANETARIUM SHOW At the Okanagan Science Centre. Develop a new appreciation for the magnitude and beauty of the universe by experiencing this special planetarium presentation. Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. Free for OSC members; regular admission for non-members. See www.okscience.ca HEARING SCREENING EVENT Royal Canadian Legion, Vernon Branch 25, Jan. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Any Legion member or spouse who would like to receive a complimentary hearing screening should phone 250-542-3353 for appointment time. OPEN MIC/COFFEE HOUSE Jan. 28 at 7 p.m., fundraiser for The North Okanagan Brain Injury Society at the Falkland Community Center. Everyone welcome for family music, sing-a-long, lots of fun; refreshments served. Come and support your community. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY: ARTIST TRADING CARDS Jan. 28 from 2 - 4 p.m., ATC is back and it’s as cool as ever! Artist Trading Card session focused on the creation and trading of finished miniature artwork. Materials provided, $2 drop-in fee. Admission by donation. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST Fundraiser at the Halina Seniors Centre Jan. 28, from 8:30-11 a.m. Breakfast comes with sausages, coffee/tea and juice for children. Cost: $4 per person. The centre is behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37 Ave. For further information, call 250-542-2877. CRAFT SALE Halina Seniors Centre Jan. 28, from 8:30 - 11 a.m. Come out and find that special something for that special person in your life. The centre is behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37 Ave. For further information, call 250-542-2877. HALINA JEWELS MEET Jan. 28, from 10 - 11:30 a.m in the Halina Club Room. Please remember to wear your hat. For further information, call 250-542-2877. WALK FOR MEMORIES Annual Investors Group Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. takes place Jan. 29 at Wesbild Centre, in honour of longtime Vernon Curling Club manager Ron Houston. Walk or skate and help the society to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementias, help families, challenge the stigma, influence public policy and support research to find effective treatments and a cure. The event takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m. For more information, please call 250-545-6221 or toll-free to 1-800-667-3742 or see our website at www.walkformemories.com
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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3908 - 27th St, Vernon • 250-545-7700 www.faithbaptistvernon.com • Pastor Larry Dyck
Sunday
10:30 am Morning Worship Service (nursery care available) Sunday School (age 3 to gr. 5) Wednesday 10:30 am Bible Study & Prayer Time Friday 6:00 pm Youth (grade 7 & up)
OPEN VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH
First Baptist 10am Sunday Worship Service Children & Youth Korean Ministry
: 250-309-3162 15th St. @ 32nd Ave. Ph: 250-542-0128 www.firstbaptistvernon.net
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Community Baptist Church
Church of God of the Bible
4911 Silver Star Road • 250-542-4028
Sunday School - 10am Worship Service - 11am Sunday Evening Service 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm
Spending time in Worship and God’s Word
Pastor Ron Posein (interim)
Join us Sunday 10:00am Toddler Care available
Sunday School for ages 3-11
5921 Star Rd. - corner of Silver Star and Star Rd. Come and worship with us a welcome to all!
All are welcome at Head of the Lake Hall
Sunday, January 29th at 6:30pm Music: Gerry Pelland Preaching: Gerald Smith (open mic for testimonies)
The Centre for Pastor Fred & Christina Cardinal 250-546-2449 or 250-306-8959
Awakening Spiritual Growth Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry
CELEBRATING EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 TO 11:45 AM AT: THE SCHUBERT CENTRE - 3505 - 30th Ave., VERNON
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CATHOLIC CHURCH 2607-27th Street 542-1276
Church Directory
Mass: Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am 7:00 pm 1st Sunday of the Month No 7:00 pm Mass
Call Lynnaya
250-550-7916
VERNON ALLIANCE CHURCH
* Live Music * Joyful Messages * Reiki/Healing Circle Following Service w w w. t h e c e n t r e f o r a w a k e n i n g s p i r i t u a l g r o w t h . c o m
Come, Worship with us! Alexis Park Drive at 32nd Ave. • 250-542-8613
This Sunday:
9:50 a.m. - Hymn Sing 10:00 a.m. - Worship service
Sermon: “Dreaming from Exileâ€? Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Fred Speckeen You’re always welcome at the 4312 - 25th St, Vernon • 250-542-7894 • Pastor Gary Glanz
Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am & 11:11 am
Sunday Services 9:30 am German Service 10:30 am Service (English) Sunday School for children
Pastor Stuart McKnight Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Gospel - Part 4
No Evening Service this week only Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7:30 pm
All are Welcome “Helping People Discover Jesus Christ & Become His Followers�
Sunday Morning Worship 10am John Mackay, Director of Creation Research
“Worship the Creator� Sunday Evening 7pm - Rec Center
“Dinosaurs - The Monsters God Made�
VERNON FAMILY CHURCH A Place to call “Homeâ€? 3508-25th Ave • 545-7978 Next to Lincoln Lanes Bowling AfďŹ liated with the PAOC of Canada
Sunday Worship 10am Wed. Bible Study 7pm Friday Coffee House 7pm
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH
10am Worship Holy Communion & Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Pastor Richard D. Schulz
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Church of God
2601 - 43rd Avenue 250-545-7105 www.vernonalliance.org
1204-30th Avenue 545-5787 Fax: 545-2267
Knox Presbyterian Enjoy traditional services with organ & choir in a friendly, welcoming congregation
For information on advertising in the Church Directory call Lynnaya 250-550-7916
PEACE LUTHERAN ELCIC
Vernon Christian Fellowship 10:00 AM FAMILY WORSHIP
Speaker: Erol Bortucene Weekly Fellowships, College & Career, Youth
4506 - 29th St 545-2927 Pastoral Staff: Clint Batchelor & Erol Bortucene
10102 Middleton Drive Coldstream • 542-1276
Mass: Sunday 10:30am
Welcome to P.V. Church
1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7pm Mass
We believe in the unity of all believers, based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only Hero here!
Pastor Dithmar Molzahn
3906 35A Street / 250-542-4135 www.alexisparkchurch.com
6161 P.V. Road
Christian Education Program 9:30am English Worship Service 10:30am Everyone Welcome!
Coffee & goodies after the service Pastor Al Perry 250-542-7435 (h) • 250-545-7043 (c)
Members of the PAOC 3412 - 15 Avenue, BC V1T 6N9 t: 250-545-5941 f: 250-545-5117
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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
Kingdom Life: Blessed are those who mourn
3300 Alexis Park Drive 250-545-0797 www.trinityvernon.ca
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Franklin We regret to announce the death on January 24, 2012 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital of Eric Franklin at the age of 79 years. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Jean; daughters Gillian (Joe) and Barbara; sons Steven (Dawn) and Michael (Jennifer); 6 grandchildren as well as numerous extended family members. Memorial Service will be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church on Sunday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
Robert Lester Hewitt It is with heart felt sadness, after 70 years, the family of Robert Lester Hewitt (Les), announce his passing Monday January 16, 2012 in Vernon BC. Les is survived by his wife; Peggy, daughter; Dawn (Terry), son; Brent (Shahani), daughter; Marcy (Glenn), Grandchildren; Jonathan, Bryer and Dylan. Sister; Laverne (Nick), sister in law; Mona, brother in law; Murray and many nieces and nephews. And his best friend “Hera”. Les was predeceased by his father; John, mother; Hazel, and brother; Darrell. As per Les’s wishes, he was cremated and no service will be held. The Family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital for his care.
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Chase Keinen James Stainbrook Our family is deeply saddened that we were not able to meet our precious Chase born on Jan. 22 without a heartbeat. In mourning is his mother Casey Stainbrook, grandparents Bonnie Stainbrook (Todd), Mike Stainbrook along with a large extended family. The family deeply appreciates all the compassion and support shown to Casey during this traumatic time while at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
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Shirley June BRACKETT
Shirley June BRACKETT (Coughlin), 83, of Vernon, passed away peacefully January 19 at the North Okanagan Hospice. She was born June 6, 1928 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario and received her RN from Grace Hospital in Windsor, Ontario in 1950. She married Benson David BRACKETT on March 17, 1950 in Windsor, Ontario. Shirley was ¿rst and foremost a mother – to her three sons and her treasured grandchildren and great-grandchildren; to her patients at various hospital and nursing homes; and to her many students from her years teaching nursing.
Thank you Dr. Borchert, Dr. Golosmski, the nurses and social workers, in particular Christy & Nikki. A special thanks to Aunty Jean Dunlop for all her support and sacrifice through this journey. A private gathering will be held in Chases memory.
She is survived by her husband Ben, three sons David (Denise), Jim (Pat), and Tom (Lori); eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to Vernon Funeral Home for all of their care of Chase.
A Celebration of Life will be held later, at a time to be announced. In lieu of Àowers donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
BETH ANDERSON 1923 – 2012
Beth lived life to the fullest! As a young girl just out of school, she worked as a mechanics helper, servicing planes for pilots training to ¿ght in WWII. Later, she enrolled in business college – and then worked for the City of Winnipeg in various capacities. She loved to travel and toured Europe and the British Isles with her sister and friends. Her greatest passion was nature and animals, particularly dogs and birds. She had may interests – needlework, gardening, cooking, reading, sports and the Arts. Beth made friends wherever she went and will be sadly missed by them and her adopted family. Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea. Alfred Lord Tennyson Crossing the Bar Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home 250-542-0155.
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SIEDL, Benjamin Herbert March 27, 1966 - January 21, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the death of our Ben after a courageous battle with cancer. His memory will be cherished by his ¿ancé, Dawn and sons, Sean and Micheal. He will also be loved and missed by his parents: Helen and Herbert; best friend and brother, Chris (Shari) and his nanny, Phyllis Milum. Also left to mourn are many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his granddad, Gordon Milum and his oma and opa: Hans and Maria Siedl. Ben’s favorite past times were spending time with his sons, ¿shing, playing cards and golf. He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humour. A Celebration of Ben’s Life will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of Àowers, a memorial donation in Ben’s memory may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary AB, T3B 6A8). To email expressions of sympathy: mountainview@arbormemorial.com subject heading: Ben Siedl. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Crematorium, 1605 - 100 Street SE ~ Google/GPS - 242013 Garden Road SE, Calgary, AB Tel: (403) 272-5555 www.mountainviewmemorial.ca
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Caroline Elvina Hilde Caroline Hilde passed away peacefully and gracefully to be forever with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 94 years, on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at Heritage Square Residental Care Home in Vernon, B.C. She is survived by her four children, Marlene (OƩo) Streberg, James (Mariann) Johnson, Karen (Leonard) Schlaut and Kathy (Ron) Strand; three step-children, Kathleen (Karl) Janzen, Ken (Julie) Hilde and Sharon (Ed) Davis; her sister, Doreen Likness; her brother, Donald Anderson; and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her Įrst husband, Cliīord Johnson in 1963 and her second husband, Andrew Hilde in 2003; her brothers, Roy, Wilfred, Wallace, Arnt and Edwin; her sisters, Mildred, Olga, Connie and Evelyn; and step-son, Raynor. Caroline was born on December 10th, 1917 on a farm near Armena, Alberta, one of twelve children born to John Alfred Anderson and Andrea Serene Anderson (nee Moe). At the age of eight she moved to a farm near Donalda, Alberta. She aƩended a one-room country school. While sƟll in Grade 9 she leŌ school to work for local farm families, doing chores and helping with housework. Caroline married a neighbourhood farm boy, Cliīord Johnson, in 1939 and they began farming north of Donalda. It was there they raised their four children. Cliīord loved hunƟng and Įshing, so Mom was used to cooking wild meat. Mom’s farm life was typical of the early years. She helped with chores, did house work, cooked large meals for threshing crews, as needed to support Cliīord on the farm. At an early age she learned to sew and spent many hours creaƟng special memories quilƟng with her daughters. In 1967 Caroline married Andrew Hilde and moved to Vernon where Andy lived and worked as a steam engineer at Dellview Hospital. Caroline and Andy enjoyed many of the same things – cross-country skiing, golĮng and camping. Music was also a big part of their lives. Mom learned to play on an old pump organ and later took piano lessons. Andy played the Hawaiian guitar and violin. Music became a part of the family visits. Precious are the memories they have leŌ for us. Church and her hope and trust in her Savior were central to Caroline’s life. She was a member of Living Word Lutheran Church for many years, faithfully aƩending every church event when possible and helping where she could, mostly by playing the piano at church and for senior care home services. A CelebraƟon Of Caroline’s Life will be held at Living Word Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dr. Harald Schoubye oĸciaƟng. Interment will take place in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Donalda, Alberta. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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With great sadness we announce the passing of Georgina Emily Bruleigh, at the age of seventy-nine years, in Vernon, British Columbia on January 24, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Georgina was born January 12, 1933 in Inverness on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Georgina will be lovingly remembered by her dear husband, Warren; daughter, Kathy (Shane) Crawford of Edmonton; son, Kevin (Phyllis) of Victoria; and grandson, Ryan Crawford. Her memory will be cherished by nephews Robert (Brenda) Tucker, Chris (Linda) VanHerck, niece Kathy VanHerck and many, many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, brother and sister. Georgina was a registered nurse and worked in various places including Vernon, Nanaimo, Whitecourt, Edmonton and Calgary. She was an active participant in the service of the community in the name of the United Church wherever Warren served as minister. Georgina was a caring, compassionate person with a great love for her family and friends, music and Cape Breton. A Celebration of Georgina’s Life will take place Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church (3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon) with Rev. Bob Thompson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Georgina’s memory to Camp Hurlburt, c/o Box 97, Vernon, BC V1T 6M1 or Trinity United Church, Box 97, Vernon, BC V1T 6M1 Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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OKANAGAN COURT BAILIFFS INC., based out of Vernon, is seeking a person to work with our Court Bailiffs in the field learning procedure and assisting, leading to an eventual position of Court Bailiff after required course and exam are passed. Exam is expected to be written and passed within 3 months of hiring. Assistant pay offered at $12 per hour. Please reply with driver’s abstract and criminal record check before January 31, 2012 via fax to 250-260-6070 or email to bailiff@junction. net. Only applicants selected for interviewing will be contacted. EXPECT the best for your driving career! Good pay, late model equipment, reliable satellite dispatch, electronic logs, direct deposit. Sutco Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Haul division. We require full-time, reliable, safety minded professional class one drivers. Check us out www.sutco.ca or fax resume:250-3572009 Enquiries 1-888-3572612 Ext 223
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Computer Services NorVal Computer Sales & Service Enderby, BC Computer Clean-up $59 House Calls $30/hr Remote Support $20/hr 10% off all RC Toys in-store www.norvalcomputer.com 250-838-6111 / 250-938-0512 PC/Mac/I-pad Troubleshooting, Repair, Free online articles, Microsoft CertiďŹ ed $30/hr Seniors $25/hr, 558-5882 www.seo-webz.com
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We are expanding again. We require a part time Dental Hygienist to join the team. We are looking for a great team player and this position will require you to work Saturdays. Drop off resumes to 200-2500-53 Ave or email toothdocregehr@shawcable.com
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OfďŹ ce Administrator required part-time leading to fulltime to cover Maternity Leave. Computer Skills a must, quick books skills an asset. Reply to Box # 3, c/o Vernon Morning Star, 4407-25th Ave. Vernon, BC. V1T 1P5
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Our company has been manufacturing frozen bread and bun dough for the past 17 years. Our continued growth has us once again looking to ďŹ ll two new positions. Past additions to our team have been a great success and we are hoping to add more great members to our team. Position # 1: Line Worker ž Must be energetic and physically capable ž Successful candidates will receive on the job training (Food Safe an asset) ž Shift work required ž Starting wage $13.00/ hr with wage adjustment after completed training ž Medical and RSP program ž Opportunity for advancement Position # 2: Production Mixer ž Must be energetic and physically capable ž Ability to multi-task and follow routine ž Basic arithmetic skills ž Production environment experience an asset ž Successful candidate will receive on the job training (Food Safe an asset) ž Shift work required ž Starting wage $15.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $18.00/hr depending on experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (wage adjustment after completed training) ž Medical and RSP program ž Opportunity for advancement Please forward resumes to: 4145 Spallumcheen Place, Armstrong B.C. V0E 1B6 or e-mail to: okdough@sunwave.net
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Break out of the same olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; routine! Burn calories, enjoy the outdoors and make a bit of extra cash. Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. You will earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students and Adults both welcomed.
BX RT 101 - Mutrie & 39 Ave Available now
EAST HILL RT 87 - 32 Ave & 16 St Available now
RT 94 - 40 Ave & 22 St Available now
MISSION HILL RT 122 - 34 St & 17 Ave Available now
COLDSTREAM RT 202 - Lockhaven Dr & Priest Valley Dr Available Feb 10
LUMBY RT 602 - Grandview & Catt Available now
Contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION
JOB JAR
Nu-Look Homeworks
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
No job too small!
250-542-8368 (Home)
Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
McLennan
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550-4535
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GOT LEAVES? LEAVES? 250-540-5054
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250-938-9082
TOM: 308-8778
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
Repaints our specialty! â&#x20AC;˘ Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Doors â&#x20AC;˘ Windows â&#x20AC;˘ Trim â&#x20AC;˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ www.timetopaint.com or
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ALLSWELL
Delivery Door to Door Pick Up & Delivery & Moving Service
ONLY $50/HOUR Call Scott: 250-306-0133
WINDOWS & DOORS Windows, Doors & now...
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Renovation Specialists - We Can Do It! NEW Quality Professional Installations
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
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Houses For Sale
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Revenue Property
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Pets
Medical Supplies
Misc. for Sale
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
PUREBRED Boston Terrier Pups. 2 males. Born Dec 03/2011. Parents Papered. Black, White & Brindle. 4 further info call 250-368-5047. Ask 4 Char or Al. SHIH TZU X, adorable pups. First shots/dewormed, family raised. Ready to go. $450. 250-542-3077, 250-862-7763
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
TOP DOLLAR PAID Removal, Scrap Cars & Metals, large or small, Farm & Industrial Equipment, & Complete Property Reclamation. Used Tire Sale (250)540-4815
Merchandise for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN
Appliances
Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.
Snowclearing VERNONSNOWPLOWING.COM
Randy 250-540-6000. Estimates
Free
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-306-5706
Pets & Livestock
#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.
Feed & Hay
Building Supplies
1st cut round bales, barn stored, no rain, grass alfalfa mix. Evenings. (250)546-6076 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
2x6 20 ft long select fur $10./ea; 5/8 D grade plywood fur $15./ea; rough 6x8x14’ $50.ea (250)838-6630
Pets Animal Care Society
Farm Equipment 2011 John Deer Tractor, 17.5 hp, model 100, 42” blade, only 39 hrs. $3,000. (250)542-4408 Flat deck 8’W x 10’L, lights, stake pockets. $1200. 250547-6158
Firewood/Fuel FREE pallets for firewood behind The Morning Star building against arena. 250-542-3558. Apple wood $210./cord, Fir $210./cord, mixed $175./cord. delivered. (250)546-3505 Firewood for sale, cut to length, split and delivered $150/cord or $100 truckload. (250)547-6533 lv msg. FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
ADOPTION DAY SATURDAY 10 am to 1:30 pm
Garage Sales
at Crescent Falls Vet Hospital 2800 45th Avenue Meet our “Better Than Free” Kittens and Adult Cats
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET 5101 - 25TH Ave. EVERY SUNDAY 8 am - 12 pm CALL 250-542-3003
Come meet Dude Too, he’s a totally awesome dude, I mean cat. 4 8 week old 2 orange, 2 grey kittens. $30.00 each. 250-5456871. Bichon-Shih-tzu pups 2 males & Havanese pups 2 females 2 males, avail immed, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, 250-517-7579. black & white cocker spaniel puppies, 3 mo. old, 1st & 2nd shots, $450, (250)499-5397
Farm Services WOOD CHIPS HOG FUEL
Garden Equipment Snowblowers, 5hp w/elec start. $300. 5hp pull start. $200. others avail. 250-3070009.
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
Farm Services BARK MULCH / SHAVINGS HAY & STRAW SALES DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING 549-0324 547-6815 ANYTIME
BARK MULCH & CEDAR MULCH 10 TO 40 YARD LOADS
Livestock
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Misc. for Sale
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 1 Double Stainless Steel kitchen sink, overall size 21”x27”, like new $50 (250)275-0807 24” Ariends 5hp Snowblower, good cond, $400 obo (250)545-5959 30” Snowblower 10.5hp, new belt & rebuilt starter, runs exc, $300, 10” Table saw, like new $150 10” Mitre saw $50 (250)260-5227 BIG MAN’S CLOTHING, barely worn, hard to find sizes: 4pairs, Dress shorts, size 58-60” waists, Dress sweater 4XL, 4pairs, Dress pants, size 58-60” waists, 28”L, various colors, Also pair of black jeans, 58” waist, 28”L, $150 for the lot. (works out to $15 per item.) 250-558-3414 Crystal Waters Cassiar 1160 6-8 person hot tub approx 7 years old - works great digital thermometer - 2 speed $2500 obo call 250 938 5364 HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR Vintage Fishing Reels & Equipment, Old Firearms, Military Medals, Western Memorabilia, Saddles, Postcards, Indian Baskets. All Antique items considered. Please call 250-260-8069/250-308-8697 “Honesty Guaranteed” Kenmore 3door fridge/freezer, $100, Kenmore W/D, white, excellent condition H/D, $125, Desk & Chair $100, Futon $75 & other items (250)542-1489 Memorex 27” Color TV $50, J.V.C. 27” Color TV $50, both have remotes, 2 Entertainment Centres $60ea, Faux Leather Dark Burgandy Couch $60, U Pick-up, (250)558-3414 Modern free standing, antique brass tri-lamp, swivel shade new $40.obo 250-260-8997 Moved and Not Needed SNOWBLOWER 20” $295 (250)545-5597 NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Nordic Track Walker $125. Gazelle Free Style Workout Machine $25. (250)547-9825 Older Brunswick Pool Table, accessories, 4’7”x8’3” $225. (250)545-8936 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
Open Houses
PHASE 3 NOW OPEN 10 mins. to downtown Vernon, Boat Launch, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, O’Keefe Ranch just minutes away.
I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic Gold Silver Change + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
Custom order your new home today!
I want to buy gold coins from all over the world. All years. Call Todd 250-864-3521
Royal LePage Downtown Realty Ltd.
832-6699
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
www.countrysidemanufacturedhomes.com
MOVE IN INCENTIVES
Mortgages
Will buy bags, rolls, containers or piggy banks etc. full of older 10¢, 25¢ & 50¢. 778-932-2316
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
Sporting Goods Exercise bike, bought at Canadian Tire, Paid $250, Assembled, barely used, $150 U-pick up. (250)558-3414
1604 - 31st Street, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking and Coin Laundry • No Smoking
Open Houses
Managers Special Membership Vernon Golf and Country Club ($200 off. leasing) Please contact Tom (250)503-4509
Attention Brokers/Realtors Open House Sunday, Jan. 29, 1-2:30 commission $6-8K to sell home at 5812 Teal Drive.
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
250-503-7315 1&2&3bdrm $650-$850. No dogs, no drugs. (250)2601630
Houses For Sale
Stereo / DVD / TV
Apt/Condos for Sale
Bjorn Edblad • 250-308-7134
(250)
Top Price for Silver Coins & Gold. More than Roadshows. Local, 1-800-948-8816
Real Estate
10%+ Return Are you looking for a better return on your money than you are currently getting? Then look no further. As a former engineer, bank appraiser & investment analyst, I have identified a number of real estate properties that with as little as $20,000 downpayment, you can get 10% return & even higher on your investment. Call today for a confidential consultation.
Coyote Crossing Villas
Misc. Wanted
PARADIGM MONITOR 9 v.3(pair). Floor standing loud speakers. Mint condition and excellent sound quality. $500 (paid $1000 new). Phone 250488-6716 after 6pm.
Investor Alert!
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AFFORDABLE, totally reno’d 2bd top flr condo on 28A St. $139,500. 250-764-0570
Open Houses
BRIELLE VIEW TOWNHOMES
Houses For Sale
PROPERTY NOT SELLING? sells more Real Estate in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies.* Why not call a top negotiator today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10
East Hill 5 Bdrm Family Home Newer East Hill executive home in sought-after location. Classic 2 storey floor plan with main floor living area. Master suite & 3 other bedrooms up plus a games room & 5th bedroom in the full basement. Numerous features plus $85,000 in recent upgrades including a new kitchen, hardwood & tile flooring & much more. Private fenced backyard with large deck & hot tub. If you are looking for a spacious, top quality family home, this is a must to see. Priced to sell now - check & compare. MLS®
173 Salmon Arm Drive, Enderby Over 1900 sq.ft. of living area, 9 ft ceilings. Landscaped & fenced yard. Appliance package & blinds included. Common play area. New school 1 block away. Financing from 2.99%. Investor inquiries welcome.
$249,900 OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 1-2 PM
$
498,000
plus tax
DAVE MCDONALD
250.550.4396
BJORN EDBLAD
250-308-7134
HOUSE RealEstate REVIEW OPEN WEEK-END DRIVE
ALEXIS PARK ARMSTRONG 3513 Ave Road 3780- 41 Schubert Sunday, Sunday,11:30-1:30 12:30-3:30 $319,900 Starting at $299,000
CITY FOOTHILLS 4214 - 30 St1437 Red Mountain Place Sunday, 12:00-2:00 Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $229,500 $499,900
EAST HILL 3707 - 23 St Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $345,000
NORTH BX MISSION HILL 1706 - 43 Street 640 BX Road Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Saturday, 12:00-2:00 $309,900 $298,000
ARMSTRONG BELLA VISTA 27, 3805 PattenDrive DriveNorth 6828 Cameo Sunday, Sunday,1:00-3:00 12:00-2:00 starting at $379,900 $785,000
270 Country8022 Estates Pl Road Aspen Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $529,900 $669,000
1409 - 46 Avenue Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $224,900
OKANAGAN LANDING OKANAGAN LANDING 1000- The Snowberry 1000 Snowberry Road Breeze Road Sun-Fri, 11:00-4:00Sun/Wed/Thur, 11:00-3:00 $367,838 to $399,896 $367,838 to $399,896
3702 - 25 Ave LAVINGTON Sunday, 11:30-1:00 6408 Lavington Way $239,000 Sunday, 12:30-1:45
ENDERBY 173 Salmon Arm Dr SOUTH VERNON 1, 5484 - 25 Ave Sat & Sun, 1:00-2:00 1, 5484 - 25 AvenueSunday, 1:30-4:00 $249,900 Sunday, 1:30-4:00 $87,000
245, 3780 COVE Schubert Rd DESERT Sat & Sun, 12:30-3:30 729 - 7 Avenue starting $289,000 Sunday,at1:00-3:00
$253,000 BELLA VISTA 2,ENDERBY 5901 Heritage Dr Sunday, 294 Old2:30-4:30 Salmon Arm Road $309,000 Sunday, 1:00-3:00
$349,000 8, 4800 Heritage Dr Sunday, 1:00-3:00 FOOTHILLS $194,900 7024 Apex Drive
Sunday, 2:00-4:00 $729,000
$339,900 COLDSTREAM 8504 Lakeview DrAngus Drive 9495 Sunday, 1:30-3:00 Sunday, 2:00-3:00 $509,900 $299,900 EAST HILL MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 1403 - 40 Ave 108, 91 Middleton Way Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 12:00-2:00 $368,000 $434,900
$87,000 HARWOOD 2, 1809 - 40 Ave Sunday, 1:00-3:00 $158,000
48, 5888 Okanagan Ldg Rd
1308 - 43 Street Sunday, 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 1:00-2:30 $319,900 $289,000
MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN 1, 922 Mt Ida Saturday, 11:30-1:30 $369,900
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Rentals
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Darren Chinchilla 250-309-1742
Bachelor suite, shared washroom, $500 incl utilities & cable TV. vernonhomes.ca/forrent
MOVE IN INCENTIVES 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
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
$
980 / month
Rare 1 Bdrm Suite for
$
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. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building ASK ABOUT MOVE-IN INCENTIVES!
A MUST SEE
1 bedroom corner garden apartment with fabulous view.
610/month.
$
250-542-7723
Apartment for Rent
55+, no pets. Walking distance to Downtown Safeway. Top floor 2 bedroom,1 bath. In-suite laundry. Underground parking. Secure entrance. Elevator. $875/month + damage deposit. Available immediately. Call Kelly to view 250-306-8725
250-549-2770
MORRIS MANOR Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Centre Heat included. Inside Scooter parking available
THE PLACE to Live in Vernon
For more information call
URBAN POINTE
250-542-8989
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 www.urbanpointecondos.com
Call 250-307-5522
Discover the Secret!
Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:
250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living
1bdrm 2 blocks from downtown Armstrong, newly reno’d, $590/mo 250-870-3378 1bdrm DT, close to everything, spaceous, reno’d/quite $600/mo. (250)275-3137
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES 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 1bdrm, East Hill available immediately hardwood flrs, n/s n/p. On site laundry, heat incl. 250-260-5870 1-bdrm, newly reno’d close to downtown, n/s, n/p, Avail Feb 1. $600. + util. 250-306-0482 1-bdrm, quiet convenient location, level entry, near Schubert Center and bus route. Rent includes hot water, cable, parking, F/S, N/S, 50+, $620 call (250)309-3763 1 BEDROOM, Upper Unit, No Dogs, No Smoking. Available February 1st. $650 plus hydro. Call Heidi 250-550-5832 1BRM, 800sqft in a small house in north bx, very quiet and private full kitchen, tile floor, in-floor heat, large deck, lake view, undersuite parking. small pets welcome 795./mo + util. available February 1st. 250-542-8004, 250-309-4912
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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, 1-bath spacious Easthill, apartment in Heritage Building, on-site laundry, large yard, and plenty of parking, n/s, definitely n/p, Avail Feb 1, $835 incl/util, (250)308-9402 2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500 2-bdrm Royal Anne, opposite Schubert. Elevator. Shared laundry. Heat incl. NS, 55+. Avail Feb 1 250-545-6810. AFFORDABLE BARGAIN Just $600/mo. 1-bdrm suite, comes with stove, fridge, a/c and HUGE storage area. Located close to downtown, 1 small pet ok. Call Jo @ 250-545-7381, or cell 250-540-7391 ARMSTRONG 1BD. Newly renovated, Grnd level, For Feb.1. $600/m. 250-309-8397 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 Bright, cozy, 1-bdrm, Easthill apt. on-site laundry, large yard, and plenty of parking, n/s, definitely n/p, $650 incl util (250)308-9402 CENTRAL LOCATION One bedroom walk up apartment with deck. Includes 5 appliances. Available Feb 1, 2012. $760 per month. NS/NP. References required. Call 250545-6045 to view. CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS 1bdrm & Bachelor close to Downtown & Schubert, N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm - close to downtown - N/P; N/S; Adults. 250-275-8066 FABULOUS 1 Bdrm Condo on Lake Okanagan. Avail immed. Fully furnished, washer & dryer, 2 LCD TV’s, underground parking, and SAVE ON SUMMER RATES, 403-474-1111. LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Lrg 2-bdrm apt, new flrs, quiet adult oriented, heat & water incl, $800,n/p,n/s, avail immed 4011 - 27th St. 250-542-0669 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.
On Site MANAGERS 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250-545-5773 TOP CORNER SUITE, 2bdrms + den, asking $895/mo. This expanisve suite comes with insuite laundry, F/S, W/D and a/c, Avail Feb 1, kids & 1 pet ok. call Jo @ 250-5457381 or cell 250-540-7391
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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 2bdrm,close to d/t main floor, newly reno’d, n/s,n/p, lrg yard. $900 incl util. 250-306-4088. 2 BDRM, laundry hook-ups, D/W, $800. Available Feb 15th /March 1st. Small animals okay. N/S. 250-550-5832 2-bdrm, lower Easthill, close to town, storage, laundry hookups, no smokers, no pets, $700/mo, (250)549-8424 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 1/2 duplex, Lavington, private yard, garden, quiet area, ground level, f/s, w/d, n/s, $700.+util 250-938-5525 3-bdrm, 2-bath, brand new flooring, inside freshly painted, large rec-room, front balcony, rear sundeck, quiet neighbors, $1200/mo, 250-308-7040 Cozy 2bdrm unit w/yard, new paint & carpet. $650month. 250-260-5902. VERNON- BRIGHT, clean, spacious 1400sq ft duplex, 4 bdrms, 2 bath, reno’d, fenced yards, wired shop, pets? $1200+ utils. Available Now. Call Ian (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 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
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• 3 bdrm upper suite in Alexis Park. Large rooms, 5 appliances, shared laundry & yard. Full wrap-around deck, garage storage. $1050. 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. 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Vernon, lrg Lake view Lot, $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 604-596-5645. 2-bdrm, W/D, F/S, fenced yard, shed/storage, Avail Feb 15, $950/mo (250)679-8101 2 Bedroom House, newly renovated, central air. Fully fenced yard with separate garage. $1000/mo plus utilities call 250-938-3187 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 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 3-bdrm, centrally located, newly reno’d, hardwood floors, a/c, garage, n/s, n/p, Avail Feb1, $1300, (250)766-0199 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 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 5 bdr house for rent in quiet Armstrong subdivision close to schools ,f/s,dw, garage included, no pets ,n/s references required 1200 plus utilities 250-804-5281 250-8387019 available Feb 1st
6 brm, 1 acre lot, avail immed, gas heat, close to school,n/p, d/t, 250-545-9063. Adorable Tudor Style 3 bdrm 2 bath home on East Hill. Fully furnished with all amenities supplied. You need only bring your clothes. Perfect for short or long term. $1600 inclusive. 250-545-0117, 250-542-9019 Coldstream orchard location, 4bdrms, 1bath, F/S, W/D, DW, garage, pets neg. Avail Now. $1400/mo util/incl. 250-5490310, 250-308-7004. Coldstream, quiet, clean, 2bdrm up, nanny suite & den down. n/s, pet neg., private garden, close to schools & bus, $1400. 250-542-8302. Furnished 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Ok Lakeshore, 5-appl, dock, ns, np, $1199 + util, short-term rental. (250)558-5045 Newly reno’d 2bdrm private country home, close to Lumby, $1150.+ util., (250)308-7672 NICE, 1700 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 1 bath mobile on 2 acres. Wood stove, lrg deck, fenced yard, 5 new appliances. Horses, pets ok. Horse shelter/hay shed, access to trails. 20 min N of Vernon. DD and ref’s req’d. $1200/mo, rent reduced Feb March to $ 1000/mo. 250-3792614, efalck@uniserve.com Wide selection of properties for rent. www.planetrent.ca 250-550-0238
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Rooms for Rent 2 rooms w/ bathroom, 1 room $400pm both rooms $600 pm. Avail now. 250-549-4212.
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, no-drugs, no-parties, D.T. From $450 incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 A room w/priv bath, in a quiet exceptional home, n/s n/p np, n/d, $550. 250-558-0638 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 Rooms for rent fully furn, cable& internet incl., smoking ok, $450. 250-549-7049.
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Suites, Lower 1bdrm, 1 bath, sep. drive & ent., util & cable, incl. n.s., no parties,$800 mo.250-542-3810 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $925. w/d. avail now. 250869-9788. 1-Bdrm, awesome Bella Vista Daylight, priv. ent., 5-min to Down Town, parking, cable, laundry/ac&util/incl. N/S $725. Avail. Now. (250)558-3929 1bdrm bsmt suite, Avail now. newly reno’d, sm pet welcome. $775.util incl. 250-540-7695. 1bdrm, clean, Harwood, NS/NP, $625/mo incl/util. 250-309-4657 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, snow removal, lawn mowing, landscaping incl, Evenings, or anytime Thurs&Sun, 250-308-2929 1-bdrm, Lower Easthill, util/incl, Ref & DD Req, $525 (250)558-9656 1-bdrm suite, $650 incl, util/furniture/Cable, Downtown, (250)549-0644 1-bdrm walkout suite on Coldstream horse acreage, against Kal Park, covered parking, w/d, f/p, cat ok, $700 util/incl, Avail Feb 1, 250-308-8138 1 bedroom basement suite for 1 person in quiet East Hill neighbourhood. NS, NP, Utilities incl., shared laundry. $ 700/mth. 250-260-0447. 2bdrm, 1 bath,1100 sq.ft. lrg rooms, clean, bright & updated, $800. 250-215-4564. 2-bdrm, 1-bath, brand new, Easthill, very quiet & bright, Av/Immed $900 util incl, Free internet&cable, (250)540-2533 2bdrm, 1bath ground level np, Avail Now $750 incl util. 250260-1875 or 250-351-4368 2-bdrm bsmt suite, clean, large yard, cable, W/D, util incl, n/p, n/s, $750/mo (250)260-0841 2bdrm, East Hill, bright, high ceilings, private back yard, parking, w/d, f/s, gas f/p, n/s, n/p, suits couple, $1000. incl util. Feb 1. (250)307-6570 2bdrm, EastHill, large, bright, reno. Private entry/laundry, N/S, N/P $750 + util. Feb 1st. 250 542 3396. 2-bdrm, Large, close to schools, n/s, n/p, Av/immed, $775 incl util RR 542-6535 2 large bdrm, gas f/p, w/d, n/s, n/p, covered patio, Easthill, Rent incl/util $900 260-2882 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 suite. W/D and jacuzzi tub. N/S, N/P, pet considered. $900 incl util, cable & internet. 250 558 3486
Newer 1-bdrm, nice kit, 4appl, util/incl, pref. mat. person, n/s, n/p, $700/mo 250-542-3031 Suitable for 1 person w/own entrance & parking stall, nice size livingroom,bedroom, kitchen, own laundry room & util incl., $595. 250-550-5513.
Suites, Upper Lumby/Whitevale Large suite (850 sq ft) 1 bdrm,1 bath. Stacker laundry Private rural setting. Small pet negotiable. NS, non-partier. $800/month, util & sat TV incl.
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250-275-6224 1 a 3-bdrm upper suite, Avail Feb 1, Commonage area. Rent Negotiable 250-542-0060 1bdrm suite, main floor 6-plex. $515 inclusive, util, pets neg. Avail now. 250-308-9520 1bdrm, w/d, f/s, utililities included n/s, n/p, secure parking. $700./mo (250)545-1339 1Bedroom, Mar 1, 2nd Fl., lower East Hill, lovely suite, deck w/view, utilities/internet incl., suitable for 1 person, n/p, n/s. $625/mo 250-542-0064 2 bdrm, $800 util incl, no dogs, avail now. Phone 250-7070604. 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, 1.5-bath, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, own w/d, large deck & yard, covered parking, Okanagan Landing area, nice views. $1200/mo split util, Avail Feb1, (250)309-0699 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. Sunny 1bdrm, reno’d, W/D, sep/residence, totally private, parking. n/s, util incl $675. Avail Immed 250-545-0369
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2.0L turbo, auto., air, tilt, cruise, PW, PL, PM, roof, leather, 82,100 kms
2009 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD STK#U5174.
Auto, only 75,000 kms, loaded, leather heated seats & backup camera, DVD, P/W, P/L WAS $22,995
N OW !
* 19,995 OR $213B/W
$
2008 FORD F150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4 STK#U5418.
N OW !
5.4L auto, only 83,000 kms, A/C, cruise, alloys, P/W, P/L, sat radio, tilt, tow pkg $ WAS $21,995
* 18,995 OR $203B/W
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 STK#U5337-1.
N OW !
3.5L auto, A/C, alloys, boxliner, cruise, P/W, P/L, tilt, tow pkg $ WAS $25,995
* 21,995 OR $234B/W
2008 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 STK#U5451.
Local, one owner, auto, hemi, A/C, cruise, P/W, P/L, tilt, alloys, boxliner, tow pkg WAS $22,995
N OW !
* 19,995 OR $213B/W
$
2008 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4
STK#U5453.
N OW !
Auto, A/C, cruise, heated seats, P/W, P/L, remote start, tilt, sat radio, alloys, boxliner, tow pkg $ WAS $18,995
* 16,9955OR $182B/W
2007 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED STK#U5434.
Auto, only 76,500 kms, A/C, alloys, cruise, P/W, P/L, sunroof, tilt, roof rack WAS $17,995
N OW !
16,995
$
* OR $182B/W
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO REG CAB 2500 4X4 STK#U5440.
N OW !
Local, one owner, hard to ¿nd, still has factory warranty! A/C, cruise, P/W, P/L, sat radio, alloys, $ WAS $18,995
* 17,995 OR $192B/W
2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ STK#U5384-1.
Auto, A/C, alloys, cruise, heated leather seats, P/W, P/L, sunroof, remote start WAS $10,995
N OW !
9,995
$
* OR $109B/W
2000 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X4 STK#U5414-2.
Auto, A/C, alloys, cruise,leather, P/W, P/L, rear air, tow pkg, tilt WAS $7,995
N OW !
4,995
$
1999 FORD F350 CREW CAB LARIAT 4X4 STK#U5438.
7.3L DIESEL, auto, A/C, alloys, cruise, leather, P/W, P/L, tilt, tow pkg, one owner WAS $16,995
N OW !
14,995
$
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