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Pink promotes end to bullying CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
They might be only four years old but they know why people will be wearing pink shirts on Wednesday. “It’s for Bully Day,” said Conrad Halloran, while Cleo Sweeney added that bullies are “People who hurt us.” Both children are in Friends Together Day Care at Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs in Vernon. The club is promoting Pink Shirt – Anti-Bullying Day and asking people to wear pink shirts to school, work or wherever they go on Wednesday to show support for putting an end to bullying. Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia where two young men stood up to bullying in their high school. A new student was bullied when he showed up at school wearing a pink shirt. In support, these two students bought pink T-shirts and enlisted fellow students to wear the shirts to support the new student who was being bullied. The idea gained support across the country and internationally with the cities of Kelowna,
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Conrad Halloran, four, and Cleo Sweeney, four, at Friends Together Day Care, try on pink Bullying Stops Here T-shirts to remind others to wear pink Wednesday, Pink Shirt – Anti-Bullying Day. Penticton and Armstrong proclaiming Feb. 23 Pink Shirt — Anti-Bullying Day and most
mayors, councils, MLAs and MPs promising to wear pink shirts on that day. Some schools are plan-
ning special anti-bullying activities for the day. “It’s important that people real-
ize that bullying is not just a problem that children will encounter later,” said Chere Lane, a program coordinator with Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs. “They are never too young for parents to prepare them by teaching them that it is important to treat other people with kindness and respect. They can understand the concept of treating others well and they will grow up with that core value.” Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs are selling pink T-shirts to support Pink Shirt Day. The shirts are available in youth sizes for $5 and adult sizes at $7. London Drugs is selling another style of pink shirt for ($9.80 plus tax). Proceeds from all T-shirt sales will go to local Boys and Girls Clubs. There have been orders for more than 700 shirts in just four days and people who want shirts are advised get them as soon as possible. “We hope to see a lot of people wearing the shirts or something pink on Feb. 23,” said Lane. For more information about Pink Shirt Day or to order a shirt, call Erin at 250-762-3914 or e-mail erin@boysandgirlsclubs.ca.
Robbery suspect flees from bank ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
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RCMP scope out the scene at the Bank of Montreal on 32nd Street Friday around 11:30 a.m. following a report of a robbery which temporarily closed the bank to customers.
A lone man made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from a downtown Vernon bank Friday. Vernon RCMP report the man entered BMO in the 2800 block of 32nd Street shortly before 11:30 a.m. Friday, and may have produced a note to a teller. “There are indications he left a note behind,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk, who added that no weapon was produced during the robbery, nor was anyone injured.
The suspect was seen leaving the area on foot, turning right out of the bank. Police scoured the vicinity immediately after receiving the alarm, but no suspect was found. The thief is described as a Caucasian man, 30-ish, about fivefoot-10, thin build and scruffy looking. He was wearing a blue toque, possibly a white sweatshirt, jeans and had dark-coloured eyes. Anybody with any information on the suspect or the robbery is asked to call the Vernon RCMP at 250-5457171, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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A Spallumcheen farmer has quite an egg tale. No yolk about it. The man known as Chicken Man had one of his chickens lay an egg inside of an egg, an incredibly rare feat according to poultryhelp.com. “He gave me the egg, I went to fry up the egg when out popped the second egg,” said Chicken Man’s neighbour, who gave her name only as Susan, the recipient of the egg. Chicken Man’s egg, which resembles a goose egg, measured 203 millimetres from end-to-end, and 165 mm in the middle. “I’ve never had a double egg before, or ever had one that big. When I first saw it I thought it was a double-yolker, I’ve had lots of those before,” said Chicken Man, who has been raising chickens for 30 years. Susan and her husband Googled double eggs and discovered only 11 times since 1942 has a chicken laid an egg within an egg. According to the website, an egg within an egg, or a doubleshelled egg, appears when an egg that is nearly ready to be
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how they happen. The site shows a photo from 2004 provided by a resident of Jasper, Texas, whose egg was laid either by a Buff Orpinton or a Black Australorp. Chicken Man’s rare doubleshelled egg was laid by a brown leghorn. “I don’t think it matters what kind of bird it is, if it happens it happens,” said Chicken Man.
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Eight-year-old Cadence Taron looks over pictures with her mom Monique Doling from a Jan. 15 accident near Armstrong where her mom’s car flipped and the little girl bravely helped her and her mom escape the vehicle. never expected a girl of her age to be able to do. “She’s pretty incredible for eight-yearsold,� said Riva, also acknowledging the importance of seatbelts. Cadence’s proud grandma, Vivian Morris, credits the seatbelt and booster seat for keeping her granddaughter safe. “Thank goodness for car seats for kids, it
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Hospital in the Lower Mainland. Barter will continue to be monitored throughout the next year. The order also contains seven strict conditions that Barter must follow, including to not acquire, possess or use any firearm, explosive or offensive weapon. He is not to consume or use alcohol, hallucinogens or intoxicants. In fact, he can’t use any drugs except as approved by a medical practitioner.
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in connection with the 2010 killing of Nathan Mayrhofer in January in Vernon Supreme Court. Barter had been under the delusion that Mayrhofer was going to hurt his father when he killed Mayrhofer in a downtown Vernon apartment in August, then cut up his body. The review board ordered Barter be held in custody for 12 months until his next hearing at the Forensic Psychiatric
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riving home from her first roller blading experience in Armstrong, Cadence Taron was safely buckled in the back seat of her mom’s car. The pair were taking it easy as it was raining out that Jan. 15 evening. But suddenly the vehicle came upon a large pool of water on the highway near the Tolko mill. The car hydroplaned, lost control and flipped onto its roof. Thanks to her booster seat and seatbelt, eight-year-old Cadence was OK, aside from a little sliver in her knee, but her mom was bruised and bleeding. “I might have been out for a bit because I cracked my head,� said mom Monique Doling, who couldn’t get any of the doors open. Initially, the scared little girl was crying, however after seeing that her mom was OK but couldn’t get out to help, Cadence mustered up some bravery and managed to unbuckle herself. “I just clicked it and then I fell,� said the shy Ellison Elementary student. As luck would have it, Cadence’s door was the only one that would open. “Every single door and window was smashed except for hers,� said Doling, getting a little emotional re-living the accident. “The police couldn’t even get the doors open so it’s really good that she did.� Fumbling around in the dark, on top of not having her glasses, which fell off in the accident, Cadence got herself out of the car and called for her mom to crawl out the backseat. “She crawled out of a mess,� said Doling, as the car was sitting in a lake of water. “She was super brave that night.� When Tilly Riva, ICBC claims adjuster, was dealing with the claim and heard what the little girl had done, she immediately contacted her employer to see if there was
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ments is just one way of their additional medal Vernon’s own Josh we can show our appre- victories. March 21 will be proDueck and Sonja Gaudet ciation for the contribuclaimed tions they are being Olympic have made honoured a n d to British with a Paralympic Columbia.â€? full day Blue Jacket “These dedicated Volunteers Olympic and in their Day to Paralympic medala c k n ow l athletes have winning edge the made special names. Josh Dueck Sonja Gaudet invaluable contribuT h e contributions to our provintions made province cial government will recognize and country by help- by volunteers in making British Columbia’s ing to bring us together the Games the most sucmedal-winning athletes as British Columbians cessful Winter Olympics from the 2010 Olympic and Canadians,â€? said ever. and Paralympic Winter the Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Games. March 13, 2011 is Governor of B.C. “It is proclaimed Josh Dueck fitting that we recogDay (along with Lindsay nize them on the oneDebou Day) for his year anniversary of their gold-medal sit-skiing medal-winning perforParalympic perfor- mances.â€? The province will mance. Sonja Gaudet Day is proclaim recognition March 20, 2011 (shared days for every British with Ina Forrest, Jim Columbia athlete who …‡”–‹Ď?‹‡† Â?ƒ‹Ž –‡…ŠÂ?‹…‹ƒÂ? Armstrong, and Darryl won a medal during Neighbour), recogniz- the 2010 Olympic and Č‹Í´ÍˇÍ˛ČŒ ͝;ͺnjͲͳͳ͸ ing her Paralympic gold Paralympic Games. Â…ÂƒÂ‡ÍłÍ´ÍľĚˇÂ•ÂŠÂƒÂ™Ç¤Â…Âƒ Athletes will be reccurling win. “Our Olympians and ognized on the one-year Paralympians have left anniversary of their …Žƒ••‹… Â?ƒÂ?‹…—”‡ ̈́;͡ us with lifelong memo- medal-winning perfor…Žƒ••‹… ’‡†‹…—”‡ ̈́͜͡ ries and helped to inspire mance. Athletes who –Š‡ Ž—š—”› ‘ˆ our youth to pursue won multiple medals will Â?ƒÂ?‹…—”‡• ƒÂ?† their dreams,â€? said Colin receive a day proclaimed ’‡†‹…—”‡• ‹Â? ›‘—” Š‘Â?‡ ‘” Â?‹Â?‡ Hansen, Deputy Premier in their honour on the and Minister of Finance. one-year anniversary of •’‡…‹ƒŽ‹œ‹Â?‰ ‹Â? ’‡”•‘Â?ƒŽ‹œ‡† Â?ƒ‹Ž …ƒ”‡ “Proclaiming days to their first medal victory ˆ‘” ‹Â?†‹˜‹†—ƒŽ• ”‡•‹†‹Â?‰ recognize their achieve- and acknowledgement ‹Â? …ƒ”‡ ˆƒ…‹Ž‹–‹‡•
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An Armstrong councillor wants more leadership from the City of Vernon at the regional district board, along with an end to the “bitching” and “nit-picking.” John Trainor, who sat as Armstrong’s representative on the North Okanagan Regional District board for two years before being replaced by Shirley Fowler this month, spoke his mind at council after two letters were received in regards to regional district issues. One was the City of Vernon calling for a re-review of the fire training centre service. The other was a request to support the Village of Lumby withdrawing from the Okanagan Film Commission Grant Service. “The fire training centre is one symptom of what’s going on there at the regional board,” said Trainor. “I saw it from the inside, the lack of cooperation amongst the players there, the stuff they throw at staff like these endless service reviews and now a re-review of a service. “Staff ’s hands are so tied up doing that kind of stuff the day-to-day business of the regional district gets left aside.” The City of Vernon has said it has a lower cost alternative to the fire training centre service; that current fire training courses are not accredited and that the
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sentiments. “I would agree with him on that, that’s what we’ve been trying to do for the last few years,” said Lippert of Trainor’s desire to see an end to the squabbling. As for more leadership, Lippert pointed out that Vernon has only three of 13 board votes and that Trainor himself voted against the city on some matters. “We get outvoted whenever we do try and take something on,” said Lippert. “People like John Trainor, when he was there, he had one of those votes and he didn’t always vote along when we tried to make some changes” The City of Armstrong, meanwhile, declined to give its consent to the NORD board to amend the Okanagan Film Commission Grant Service establishment bylaw to remove the Village of Lumby as a participant. Only Couns. Ryan Nitchie and Shirley Fowler voted in favour of the amendment.
Hesperia set for development RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
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Funding sought for regional projects 31st Avenue transit exchange, relocation of the septage facility, construction of a trail from Highway 6 to Kalamalka Road and further development of the Middle Mountain trail system. A cost for the septage facility has not been determined, but the projected price tag for the other three projects is about $1 million each. “All of the projects have a regional aspect,” said Rob Dickinson, engineering manager. In particular, Dickinson points to trails on Middleton Mountain. “It will benefit all three jurisdictions — the city, Coldstream and the regional district,” he said. To be eligible for a grant, a project must lead towards reduced greenhouse gas emissions or improve air and water
Septage facility relocation, transit exchange and trails on project wish list RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The City of Vernon is pushing for gas tax to be pumped into infrastructure improvements. Council will ask the North Okanagan Regional District to use part of its gas tax revenue to go towards four projects it believes are regionally significant. “They are quite relevant and timely,” said Coun. Buffy Baumbrough. The proposed initiatives include a
quality, and be regional in impact. NORD receives a portion of gas tax revenue from senior government. It’s valued at about $4.1 million and other communities will also put forward proposals for consideration by the regional district. Coun. Patrick Nicol is concerned none of the city’s plans would focus on water quality, but it’s anticipated NORD may make a pitch for those upgrades. “This will just be part of a bigger list that’s competing,” said Leon Gous, Vernon’s chief administrative officer, of the four projects put forward by the city. Baumbrough admits that Vernon may not get all of its proposals approved. “My hope is what ever is funded, they will be regionally significant and that it has an impact for a number of jurisdictions,” she said.
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Vernon politicians won’t be hitting the road as much. As part of the proposed 2011 financial plan, the budget for council conventions and travel has been chopped by $3,000. “The amount left gives us enough money to attend the conferences we have to,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe. The budget originally called for $18,000 but it is now $15,000. O’Keefe believes it’s
necessary to reduce March 17 to 18. parts of the overall “This is for mayors 2011 budget as a way of and regional district decreasing the chairpertax burden dursons,” said ing challenging Lippert. financial times. “ There’s In 2010, there a chance to was $22,613 for see how we travel and constand with ventions. other comCouncil has munities. given Mayor Mary-Jo O’Keefe There’s a Wayne Lippert lot of work a p p rov a l done and to attend the Local they keep you pretty Government Leadership busy.” Academy’s third annual The cost for the leadchief elected official ership program is $360, forum in Vancouver and with flights, Lippert
expects the final bill could be $500 to $600. Although the city is trying to keep costs down and many residents are experiences financially, Lippert insists such a conference is a good use of money. “It gives us a chance to network and discuss issues we face as communities and to look at solutions,” he said. “We can come back and implement cost savings or services we can provide.” O’Keefe also defends
the need for taxpayerfunded travel to conferences and meetings with senior government officials. “You lose the ability to find out about new initiatives and you don’t know where to apply for grants,” she said. “There’s a time and place where councillors have to go and be informed about various issues so they can be better governors.”
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Fire destroys Spallumcheen home JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff
Nothing more than a blackened frame remains following a house fire in Spallumcheen Friday, but everyone is OK. Flames ripped through a secondary house on a Schubert Road property Friday morning, completely engulfing the home. “The lone occupant was inside at the time when he noticed some smoke and got out,” said
Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department chief Ian Cummings. “By the time we arrived the building was fully involved.” Crews managed to contain the blaze to the one structure, preventing any spread to the neighbouring home, shed or horse stalls. Investigators have not determined a cause of fire, but say the two-storey home is a complete write-off. “It was fully destroyed,” said Cummings.
Police nab impaired suspect twice ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP members had to deal with the same suspected impaired driver two days in a row. Vernon officers were called just before 3 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a mini-van hitting two parked cars in the areas of 29th Street and 41st Avenue. That investigation led to a 51-yearold man being charged with impaired driving. “The suspect had readings more than three times the legal limit,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Gord Molendyk Molendyk. Then, on Thursday, at around 3:45 p.m., Armstrong police were called about a man driving in such a manner that the caller felt the driver was intoxicated. “The suspect and vehicle were located on Becker
Street in Armstrong,” said Molendyk. “The driver was again brought in for impaired driving and, for the second day in a row, the suspect blew more than three times the legal limit.” The suspect was slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court Friday to answer to charges of impaired driving, as well as prohibited driving under the Motor Vehicle Act.
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t’s supposed to be sunny this weekend but I’m still patiently waiting for that first sign of spring, even though it’s nearing the end of February. Usually once the Vernon Winter Carnival is over one can count on that hint of warmer days to come, that something in the air that lifts one’s spirits and soothes the soul just enough to get through the rest of what passes for a Canadian winter in these parts. Alas, so far, nothing. I mean it snowed one night last week, almost enough that I had to shovel. What’s with that? Now, I’m not a winter hater like some in my Glenn Mitchell house, and I’m glad it’s been a good year for skiing at the Star and that our snowpack is finally in good shape (so they can jack up our already high water rates by 20 per cent and claim they’re saving the world while we pay through the nose, meanwhile these average residential bills they talk about must be a household with a little old lady and her cat because mine is twice that much, aarrggggghhhh), but enough is enough. Many of us moved from the Prairies to get away from freezing temperatures this time of year. How are we supposed to make fun of our friends in Winnipeg when we’re on the same side of zero as they are? What ever happened to global warming or is it shaping up like the looming ice age they predicted back in the ‘70s. Or are we only truly happy when we’re scared to death of some looming catastrophe? And we don’t even have the Olympics to take our mind off our weather woes this year. Well we do have the retrospective shows on TV to bring back the warm memories of Vancouver/Whistler when we took to the streets to party about all things Canadian, including all those gold medals. Still, one year later Canadian hero and gold-
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medal winning goal scorer Sydney Crosby is on the sidelines with a concussion after racking up first-half stats that rivalled the Great One. Now, who knows when he’ll be back. Heavy sigh. Oh well, at least we have the Canucks, who are currently in first place and some fans are already planning a Stanley Cup parade through Stanley Park. Alas, there’s a major speedbump on the road to the party, not to mention all those other teams that, with a little luck, could win it too. You see, Vancouver defencemen are falling faster than dictators in the Middle East and short of bringing back Harold Snepsts (who they’re honouring soon at Rogers Arena, hell, forget that, give him a uniform and get ‘em out there) and Dennis Kearns, the fact that injury-prone Sammi Salo is one of your healthiest blueliners may soon prove to be a real back-breaker, so to speak. If only I could skate backwards I might have a chance. Actually I might have a chance to play for the Manitoba Moose (Canucks farm team), whose entire blueline crew is now playing for Vancouver, but I hear it’s cold in Winnipeg this time of year, so forget it. Oh well, at least we have Family Day this Monday, a time to relax, regroup, hug our kids and feel glad to be from B.C. Oh no, wait, we don’t have one of those quite yet. Our neighbours in Alberta do. So while we head off to work on Monday they’ll be at the Star with their kids, along with our other neighbours from Washington state celebrating Presidents Day, having a great time. Heavy sigh. I must confess on my way to work Friday morning I did notice it was a little brighter than usual and I actually heard birds chirping. Except I could’ve swore it actually sounded like chirping, you know like complaining that someone should turn up the heat already, rather than any kind of song celebrating a new day dawning. But that could be just me. Did I mention I’m looking forward to the first real sign of spring?
Like any good cause, it shouldn’t take a proclamation to make people aware of the problem but the anti-bullying message is certainly one worth rallying around. Every one of us has been forced to deal with bullying behaviour in our life. Whether it was back when we were kids in school and two or three of the bigger boys would threaten and cajole other kids to get candy, or it was an abusive boss who screamed and intimidated to get his way, many of us know the drill. That’s why it’s easy to get passionate about anti-bullying day, we’ve all been there and we wish it wasn’t that way. It shouldn’t be that way. And the fact that Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia when two young men stood up to bullying through solidarity resonates with all Canadians. Someone young took a courageous and creative stand and it’s turned into a national campaign to stop bullying in its tracks. How perfectly appropriate is that? So you too can participate by simply wearing pink on Wednesday and help send the message that bullying won’t be tolerated by the masses. Or just help spread the word that bullying isn’t something that we must all endure – like some ancient rite of passage that makes us tougher – but is real abuse that hurts and harms and leaves lasting effects that can linger a lifetime. The old adage that we should treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves is something that we should live by every day of the year. However, it rings true even louder on Pink Shirt Day.
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ecently, I had one of the worst bus experiences on the #90. For those of you not familiar with this bus, it is the one that departs from downtown Safeway, stops at the Vernon OC campus, then makes a stop in Oyama and Winfield respectively before arriving at UBC-O in Kelowna. From there, non-UBCO students may transfer from another bus to their work; the mall; or another post-secondary campus in Kelowna. As you can see, the demographic is widespread and not limited just to the misconception of it being “a bunch of UBCO whiners who complain about the bus.” The current #90 schedule has a gap from noon to 4 p.m. Thus, the four o’ clock bus is complete mayhem. Picture a bus where every seat is taken, and then cram 20 people standing from front to back. There is a sign that says “please do not lean on the door,” but it’s rather naive to think that this rule is being followed. Whenever someone needs to get off the bus between Winfield and OC, just think of it as a game of Tetris but the whole board is filled and you’re trying to feed a piece from the bottom to the very top. The level of physical intimacy that takes place around the doors during this process is enough
SOME SANITY Sometimes I feel all alone, then I read the letter by Sharon Burton and I am thankful there is still some sanity out there. How quickly we forget a man who was punted from cabinet at one time for calling the premier and his ministers gutless and later had to resign as premier. Well, here's the pot calling the kettle black! When our buddy Bill Vander Zalm came into power in 1986, he kept any plans he had for British Columbia and its citizens kind of loosey goosey. No laying out a plan, that way no one can say you strayed or misled your constituents. That's good planning, Bill. And now our buddy Bill is back — lucky us. He's stirring up that black pot. To heck with democracy. Bill doesn't like the fellow who was legally elected to office and he wants a 'do-over' at taxpayers' expense. Bill doesn't like the policies introduced by our legally elected officials so he wants a repeal, a referendum — at taxpayers' expense. I think our buddy Bill ought to go, well, I can't tell you where I think our buddy should go. I think it is a shame that someone with such a past can influence so many people and do so much harm to the province of British Columbia.
for someone to file a lawsuit and potentially win the case. The first two morning bus runs also have an extensive number of people standing, but not quite to the same extreme. Am I trying to portray that nothing has been done to improve the #90 route? No. Not at all. I acknowledge that the number of bus runs has doubled since the previous year; however, there are three bus runs that exceed the timetable of the in-town Vernon bus’ hours of operation, making it not as practical for some individuals. Some of those who would be willing to study for an additional hour on campus may be forced to take the 4 o’clock bus simply because it’s their only way to get home without risking a chance of a long walk home with a 20-pound backpack resting on them. The sheer growth of those who take the #90 bus overwhelmingly defeats the improvements this service has made since the ’09-’10 year. For those of you who disagree with the need of a two o’ clock bus run for the #90, and haven’t had the opportunity to ride that bus yet, I encourage you to take it round trip one day this winter. Logan Saunders
Bill is the gift that just keeps on giving. How quickly we forget. E.L. Franson WRITER CLARIFIES In response to Sharon Free’s passionate support for the Toronto Arts (Jan 18, 2011), I would like to clarify any confusion about my earlier letter. I do not object to the arts community getting their fair share of the municipal budget. By all means let them have their slice of the financial pie. However, our politicians need constant reminding that they have a responsibility to the taxpayers not to keep serving up bigger and bigger pies. Fiscal fitness at city hall has to be more than an unfulfilled New Year’s resolution. Lloyd Atkins GREAT DEBATE Once more the great water debate is on. It is high time that the City of Vernon stops and realizes that the citizens of this town do not have bottomless pockets. When are all the tax and fee hikes going to come to a reasonable end? In a recent Morning Star we now read of a quite substantial hike in water rates, once more, and that they are liable to be unable to hold our taxes to a zero increase in the next year. The spending and planning in
this town is completely out of hand and it is time the city stopped and had a long hard look at what they are doing. The extensive work and beautifying of 20th St. between 43rd Ave and 46th Ave. (which, as yet, is not a completely finished project,) is a grand example of what I am referring to. The project has taken a wide section of well used road, cut it down to two narrow lanes removing the turning lane at the high accident intersection at 43rd Ave. There are new lamp standards installed of the kind found in new developments, but on the south side of the road, the esthetics of them are lost as directly behind them stand the old power poles from which they simply transferred the lamps to the new standards. There are wide bike paths and sidewalk on both sides of the road, and there have been new boulevards installed. I was horrified to see that they have put in these small sections of “garden” automatic sprinkler systems. Yet they are saying to conserve water. Are we now expected to pay for this within our taxes? To me it is completely hypocritical of the city to do this. I suggest that instead of recalling MLA’s in this region, we should start a campaign to recall the city council of Vernon. Maybe that would make them
realize that many of us are fed up with their high handed attitude, and seemingly, to me, complete lack of regard for the good of the community. Valerie Redstone TAXING TIME On page 1 of a recent Morning Star Bill Vander Zalm’s final quoted comment is “We never set out to get a premier fired . . . our intent is to get rid of the HST”. Over the last year a number of writers and speakers have referred to the need to “get rid of the HST” or to “get rid of this new tax.” Does any reader seriously think that “getting rid” of the harmonised sales tax means getting rid of combined taxes of 12 per cent? Do you actually need the provincial sales tax of 7 per cent and the goods & services tax of 5 per cent to be shown separately on every invoice? What would that achieve in real terms? Perhaps readers should also ask business people how they feel about possibly being forced to revamp their accounting systems twice in two or three years just because some people have swallowed Vander Zalm’s blinkered rhetoric. And maybe they can come up with a way of repaying to the federal government the $1.6 billion transition fund already being paid
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The provincial government is being told to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to agriculture. The North Okanagan Regional District is urging other Interior jurisdictions to endorse two motions that call on the provincial government to create buy B.C. products, particularly in public facilities like hospitals. “We are trying to get the government to take some of its comments seriously about sustainability,” said director Mike Macnabb. One of the motions – which will be forwarded to the Southern Interior Local Government Association for consideration – deals specifically with the tree fruit sector. “The industry is in desperate straits. We want to support this economy in the valley,” said Macnabb.
The tree fruit industry pumps about $200 million a year into the Okanagan’s economy. However, many growers are facing financial challenges because the average price for last fall’s apple crop is 12.6 cents a pound, while the cost of production is 22 cents. The second motion targets all agricultural products originating from the province. “We should get people to look at supporting local producers before importing food,” said director Shirley Fowler. Opposition to the motion regarding all agricultural products is opposed by directors Mike Gavinchuk, Wayne Lippert and Will Hansma. “You can jump up and down and buy local apples, but it won’t go anywhere,” said Gavinchuk, adding that there are global forces involved in food mar-
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Transit customers in Vernon can now use a new electronic system that will improve fare security, reduce fare disputes and collect accurate ridership data. New electronic machines will record data from each fare card, such as product type, boarding time and bus route - valuable data that can be used to help determine future changes or improvements for the local transit system. “The new electronic fareboxes will help improve the transit experience for all riders,” said VernonMonashee MLA Eric Foster. “They are a fantastic information-gathering tool for B.C. Transit that also supports a safer, more efficient proof-of-payment system for passengers. Everyone benefits from this investment.” Prior to the installation of the electronic fareboxes, customers simply showed their valid bus pass to the bus driver as proof of payment when boarding a bus. Now, passholders will be asked to swipe their encoded pass at the farebox when boarding a bus for validation. The method of payment remains the same for customers paying by ticket or cash.
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“All actual life is encounter.” — Martin Buber
Single moments have such value and they grow with each passing year. Here are some moments , threaded through my career, that symbolize deep connections: My career had taken off quickly and at 21, I was at a successful big city station. A morning show spot came up in Grande Prairie where I met Wally Everitt. His first question, “You’ve done well but how long will you stay?”
February 20, 2011 Dear Vernon Listeners, community volunteers, KISS FM colleagues and valued clients: My family encouraged me to choose a career carefully. Choose carefully, and then give your all to what you choose. The idea was to become expert at something, so that others could benefit from that skill and view it as a human resource. It has been my privilege to serve CJIB and KISS FM in Vernon and our radio industry for almost 42 glorious years. Thirty-eight of those years were in leadership roles because great mentors believed in me. Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone who helped you see the world as a more profound place and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For me, that mentor was the late Wally Everitt of Vernon. His wisdom still helps to inspire me. The best part of radio was every single day leading great radio stations in wonderful communities and investing time with each person I met along the way. Each day provided additional joy in teaming together with close colleagues to build a very successful community station that listeners could value and make part of your lives. As a station manager and program director for thirty-four years in Vernon, I was blessed to go on air my entire career touching six decades and tell your stories of courage, resilience and accomplishment. When we were together (listeners, KISS colleagues, clients and community volunteers), I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness, I can never repay you. If you ever need support, think of me. I will be watching and smiling and cheering you on with an enthusiasm that never waivers.
D Deepest Regards, PPatrick Nicol
Receiving the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award for outstanding community service with special family and friends. Shown are (from left to right): Stepson Andrew Spelchan, Dave Poggemoeller, My wife Patricia Nicol, Claudette Everitt, RCMP Inspector Kolibaba and KISS FM’s Annette Jackson. The fearsome foursome fluking their way to second place in the community charity event put on by the great Vernon Auto Dealers. This one symbolizes all that is good about radio, two radio friends: late Wayne Buck and myself with a great friend / client Tim Parnell and great friend / singer Lee Dinwoodie. All for charity.
Two great mentors from Rogers Media, left President Tony Viner and VP Gary Miles. They believed in me, made me a shareholder and Vice President. Virtually all of my career was spent with this phenomenal company.
Art, poetry and music always inspire. They are not expendable and they are not inferior to making money. A Hallelujah visit from K D Lang on Talk Back.
Community photo from Auxiliary Hospital special needs fun Carnival event that I have hosted for 32 years. Preparing to interview Jean Chretien on his 1993 campaign bus for Talk Back open line show. Three weeks after this he became Prime Minister.
I can now answer, “39 Years.”
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Hallowed grounds to me include the KISS Classic control room left and the home of the hits where the KISS Classics found their way every Saturday from my classic jukebox near the pool to your home or business or car.
M iincredibly My dibl ttalented, lifetime friend and colleague, KISS FM Sales Manager, Gord Wiens, a few moments before heading out for Christmas every year we sat in contemplation about how lucky we were to be friends and succeed with a great team. Thank you to listeners and community volunteers for hundreds of special letters through the years, I treasure each one. There are many to thank specifically. I appreciate sharing the journey with these wonderful souls: My family … Patricia, Sarah and Andrew in Vernon and in West Vancouver with my mom and brother John who is as true as anyone ever. It is a blessing to have friends like Nenette and Ruby Sharma, Claudette and Wally Everrit, Joann and Gord Wiens, Lee Dinwoodie, Annette and Tony Jackson, Elaine and Henry Steinke, Judi and Bruce Barnard, Theresa and Ken Barker, Carol and Wayne Lippert, Nicole and Jason Armstrong, Lee Holland and family, Frank Martina, the entire Seabrook family, Sharon and Brad Shaigec, Jaynee and Pete Mcintyre, Bill and Danusia Tarr, Angie, Ashton and Rob Abramenko, Michele Blais and Cliff Cross and sons, Jen and Ryan Unger, Dawn and Dave Poggemoeller, Debbie and Dave Poggemiller, Joyce and Mike Kowaluk, Margaret, Jen and Jim Bailey, Angie and Phil Culbert, Sis and Darrel Stinson, Eric Reich, Pat Cochrane, Anne Clarke, Rick and Vikkie Fairbairn, Kevin Rothwell, Mary and John Mitschke, Claudia and Duane Schindel, Lori Hancock and Darryl Ehnes, Melanie O’Hara and Curt Hutchinson, Sharon and Wayne Buck, Jaime and Riley Bennett, Sheila Sperling, Evelyn Lerose, Neil Bradbury, Larry Walthers, Duane Grandbois, Ron Stanley, Andrew Laird, Glen Morrison, Steve Durant, Don Weglo, Diane Mann and Larry Fox, Ed Tanaka, Dolly Bertelsen,The MacNeils, Susan Wrobel, Steve Whitehead, Yosh Nadrozny and the Canada Day BC committee that allowed me to meet volunteers in every province for 12 years as BC President. The great young people of the KISS Events crew are an inspiration. It has been a joy to serve citizens on the dedicated Wayne Lippert led staff and teams at Vernon City Hall.
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Coldstream Elementary student Aimee Skinner (above left) cheers for her yellow team of sleigh riders as Jordan Pavlis, Grade 7, pulls them through the course at the school’s Winter Olympics Thursday. Grade 7 student Justin Shewchuk (below) pulls up the rear for his team in a game of tug of war. Grade 3 student Brandon Dyck (right) cracks the ball into the outfield during a game of snowshoe ball.
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It’s a three-way race to be the next Green Party candidate in Okanagan-Shuswap. Chris George, Karen Durant and Greig Crockett are seeking the nomination to be the party’s candidate in the next federal election. F r o m Chris George Notch Hill west of Salmon Arm, George has operated restaurants for 20 years. “We’re running out of time on the environment. We need to take action,” said George. “Sending a Green to Ottawa is the most powerful statement the
people of this riding can make.” Recently arrived from Abbottsford, Durant lives in Enderby and she r a n for the Greens in the last election. “I urge voters to consider how Karen Durant important it is to work together as a team to make sure there is a future of clean air, clean water, happy farmers, good health care, and social services that protect the impoverished, mentally ill and addicted,” she said. Crockett is a retired lawyer in Coldstream.
“Opinion surveys increasingly demonstrate the top concern for Canadians is the environment and a sustainable economy,” he said. “ The G r e e n P a r t y Greig Crockett enables voters to put action into those concerns at election time.” Speeches and voting will be conducted at two nomination meetings in the riding. The first will be March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery, while the second will be March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre in Vernon.
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Murphy pulls trick for Interior title GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff
Kyle Murphy couldn’t have picked a more opportune time to collect his first career B.C. Hockey League hat trick. The Fair Haven, N.J. native recorded the winner late in the first period as the Vernon Vipers grounded the Trail Smoke Eaters 4-2 Friday night at Wesbild Centre. The win improved Vernon to 35-11-4-9, guaranteeing them a third straight Interior Conference pennant and a first-round playoff bye. “To play that many games and to be at this point and finally get first place and that bye, it’s a good feeling,” said Murphy, who returned to junior A after playing last season with the NCAA Notre Dame Fighting Irish. “It’s really important, especially for us being a younger team. It’s good to get that win, get that confidence and be heading in the right direction moving into playoffs.” The Snakes end their regular season this afternoon (2 p.m.) against the visiting Quesnel Millionaires. After that, they won’t play again until Tuesday, March 8, Kyle Murphy when they host the lowest remaining seed in a best-of-seven Interior Conference semifinal. With a handful of Vipers playing hurt and rolling with pretty much three forward lines, Ferner credited his team for a gritty performance to secure the pennant. “It’s been a long time, a lot of hard work and sacrifices, on and off the ice. It took us 59 games to finish first,” said Ferner. “Our guys just went out and it didn’t matter who we had in the lineup, they played a sound game. We had some great efforts out of some guys.” Despite having to kill off three straight penalties, including a game misconduct to Zach McPhee for a check from behind on Trail’s Curtis Tonello early in the first period, the Vipers managed to break out to a 2-0 lead. At the end of McPhee’s penalty, Murphy (16th goal) broke in alone on Kiefer Smiley, snapping a shot over the Trail netminder’s shoulder at 6:37. Defenceman Brett Corkey drew the assist after he flipped the puck to centre ice where Murphy collected it behind Trail’s defence. Viper captain Dave Robinson (31st), who took a thunderous hit from 6-foot-6, 215-pound defenceman Jake Baker early in the game, showed no ill effect as he pounced on the rebound off Darren Nowick’s shot from the top of the circle. John Knisley earned the Vipers’ third penalty after he piled Cullen Bradshaw into the Vernon net, bowling over netminder Blake Voth. Vernon’s uncharacteristic lack of discipline finally caught up with them as Travis St. Denis (27th) broke across the blueline on the ensuing powerplay and fired a shot that appeared to redirect through a crowd in front of Blake Voth (16 saves). Vernon pushed ahead four minutes later, scoring seconds after a Trail penalty expired. Malcolm Lyles wristed a puck on net from the point and Murphy (17th) was on Smiley’s doorstep to bury the rebound (Marcus Basara was originally credited with the goal). Ferner said shutting down the Smoke Eaters down on
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Viper forward Dylan Walchuk fires a tough-angled shot that nearly beats Smoke Eaters' netminder Keifer Smiley over the shoulder in B.C. Hockey League action Friday night at Wesbild Centre. The Vipers won 4-2 to clinch their third straight Interior pennant. those early powerplays was crucial. “That’s where they make their hay most of the time, and I thought our guys did a real good job. To hold that team to 18 shots – that’s a pretty explosive team – it was a great team effort. We were relentless on pucks.” Murphy (18th) completed his hat trick midway through the second period when he chipped in a loose puck past a sprawled Smiley (23 saves) on a goalmouth scramble. Earlier in the second period, the Smokies’ Joey Baker drove Adam Thompson into the boards awkwardly, and the Vernon defender laboured to get off the ice. Thompson missed a few shifts, but returned later in the period. With Mike Zalewski recovering from a concussion and a bunch of other lingering injuries throughout the Viper roster, Murphy said the bye will be a welcome reprieve. “It’s real important for us to get guys back, to get guys healthy and just to rest up and get our minds right.” Vernon’s Dylan Walchuk and the Smokies’ Sam Mellor, who were Canada West teammates at the World Junior A Challenge last November in Penticton, dropped the gloves during a second-period scrum. Walchuk earned the decision with a solid takedown, after which the former teammates
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shared a few words and a smile in the penalty box. “Not really our best performance. We needed to start chipping pucks into quiet areas and get pucks deep. We had too many turnovers at both bluelines,” said Mellor, who grinned and nodded when asked if he and Walchuk will still be friends after their tussle. Friday night was the first time in a while that Trail have sported a full lineup at Wesbild, but their big-name players were a non-factor for the most part. Scott Jacklin, Trail’s leading scorer with 73 points, completed the scoring with his 23rd goal with just over a minute to play. The Smokies will begin the playoffs on the road against the Westside Warriors, starting Friday night at Royal LePage Place. Said Trail head coach Jim Ingram: “We had a shift here and there where they were OK. “They are very good hockey players, but things tighten up and you don’t have enough time and space to operate and when that happens the fanciness goes out the window. You just have to roll your sleeves up and go to work,” said Ingram, who holds a high respect for the Vipers. “They’re not a fancy team, but boy are they ever conducive to winning because of their work ethic. They put pucks deep, they win puck battles against the walls. They look at that loose puck as theirs.”
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ernon’s Eric Godard is paid good money as a fourth-line bodyguard with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He lost $40,322 and change for taking his enforcer job seriously last week against the Islanders. Godard was suspended 10 games after he left the players’ bench to come to the aid of Penguin goaltender Brent Johnson who was in a fight with New York ruffian Micheal Haley. And while Pens’ owner Mario Lemieux was lamenting about how the head shots and blindside elbows deserve longer penalties, he never mentioned Godard’s suspension. Didn’t have to. You see, Godard was simply applying the unwritten Hockey Code by protecting Kevin Mitchell his goalie, who looked like he might do OK against Haley, summoned that day from the AHL for the expected fireworks. Godard was taking no chances. Godard’s teammates will respect him even more for jumping off the bench. Better he get 10 games than a player who gets 20 minutes of ice a game. It was a sacrifice for the team and I bet Godard earns a new contract with the Pens partly because of his actions. Shouldn’t cheap-shot clown Matt Cooke of the Penguins, a major repeat offender who ruined Marc Savard’s career, get more games than Godard? Head shots are out of control throughout the hockey world. The Vernon Vipers have never had more than one player sidelined with a concussion. This year, Mike Zalewski, Adam Thompson and Philip Patenaude have all missed several games after absorbing head shots, none of which drew suspensions. Dave Sales is the BCHL’s version of Colin Campbell, the NHL’s disciplinarian. As executive director of the BCHL, he hands out suspensions under the new guidelines created by Hockey Canada and its Junior A Supplement. Hockey Canada has five junior A leagues working with them on the Junior A Supplement aimed to reduce head shots, dangerous hits, checking from behind and fighting. While Sales stated the BCHL wants to protect its players without removing hitting from the game, he did agree that there shouldn’t be freebees awarded since the rules give players three headshot penalties before they get two games.
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“I think we’re pretty early in the process with trying to make that change,” Sales told Black Press Sports. The BCHL has issued 16 suspensions for blows-to-the-head this season. Are we changing the world overnight? No,” said Sales. “From an outsider looking in, which I really am, when I look at these plays I’m really hoping that really shortly we’re going to see players not wanting to take a risk to get suspended two games by raising their elbows or hitting high. It’s the worst thing that we have in the game right now.” Last season, the Western Hockey League handed out 110 games in suspensions; this season, it’s already at 149 after Kelowna Rockets’ Colton Jobke got seven games after blindsiding Chiliwack Bruins’ Tim Traber, who suffered a broken fibula. According to my buddy Doyle Potenteau, who publishes the excellent Dub Nation online out of Kelowna, the play came exactly one week after Bruins’ blueliner Brandon Manning was suspended seven games for a hit on Austin Madaisky of the Kamloops Blazers. Racing for the puck after it was dumped into Kamloops’ zone, Manning bumped Madaisky as they crossed the goal-line near the Blazers’ endboards. That hit knocked Madaisky off balance, and he slammed back-first into the end-boards, suffering a fractured vertebrae (C7). There has been far too much carnage due to head shots this year. Stiffer penalties and harsher suspensions are in order. NOTES AND QUOTES: Kelly Hrudey, one of three new owners with the Nanaimo Clippers, was in the Hub City last Sunday to meet fans, players and billets. The others are Dave Moir – who has worked with Hrudey on CBC hockey broadcasts as a statistician and researcher – and Paul Colborne, who was away watching his son Joe, a 2008 first-round pick by Boston, play for the Providence Bruins. Joe, a Camrose Kodiak grad, is now property of the Toronto Maple Leafs... Vernon’s Brent Gilchrist was scheduled to play for the Habs in a Saturday outdoor alumni game against the 1989 Stanley Cup champion Flames at McMahon Stadium... A total of 41,000 fans will watch the Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic today in Calgary. Game time is 3 p.m. Supposed to be minus 13...Dylan Walchuk will likely win the Vipers’ Top Scorer award, and could do so with less than 60 points which would be a franchise record low over a 60-game schedule. Two years ago, Connor Jones racked up 60 points to lead Vernon and the Snakes to the RBC Cup.
Lazar puts Team B.C. on top Morning Star Staff
Vernon’s Curtis Lazar turned the hat trick as Team B.C. grounded Quebec 7-4 to secure a gold medal in hockey at the Canada Winter Games Friday in Halifax. Lazar, the second overall pick of the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, led all scorers in the tourney with 12 goals and five assists in six games, helping B.C. record its first hockey gold medal in three decades. Vernon’s Cole Sanford collected a single in the champi-
onship game, finishing the tournament with three goals and three assists. Lumby’s Dylan Bowen had a goal and assist in the tourney. Team B.C. toppled Ontario 5-2 in Thursday’s semifinal.
Trailing 1-0 early, B.C. responded with five unanswered goals. Lazar had 3+1 and Bowen chipped in with a goal and a helper. Quebec stuffed Alberta 5-4 in overtime to advance to the gold-medal game.
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The Kalamalka Lakers pulled the upset, grounding the Fulton Maroons 45-42 in their opening game of the North Zone senior AA basketball championships Friday night at Vernon secondary. The Lakers, who started three Grade 11s and one Grade 10, struggled against Fulton in the regular season, losing both league games. Katie Rogers filled in for the injured Kirsten Dodds at point guard as Kal played outstanding team defence to hold the Maroons to three points in the first quarter, earning a 17-15 lead at the half. Fulton made a strong run in the third quarter to go up 30-28, but with less than two minutes remaining, Rogers hit a clutch three-pointer to tie the game 40-40. The Lakers capped a 6-0 run to seal the win, with Dana Epp leading the offence with 10 points. Kaelyn Parmalee supplied eight points, Rogers had six and Jeevan Jaswal had five. Parmalee, Ashley Krause and Meghan Tetrault were tenacious on defence, while Tori Chabot, Tiffany Barkman, Justine Correia and Amanda Lewis had strong two-way games. Tavia Lochhead was Fulton’s Game MVP with 14 points. Said Fulton head coach Jim Inglis: “Kudos to Kal. They had us ill-prepared due to injury and the flu and took full advantage. “To get any energy we had to go to a press, and having to shorten the bench ran us low on gas at the end.” Inglis noted the Maroons were well below their usual 66
per cent free throw ability. “The rust at the free throw line in particular hurt is. If we hit near our average we win easily,” he said. “The silver lining is that we should have the rust removed for (Saturday against the Pleasant Valley Saints) and we have our players healthy if the flu leaves the rest of the lineup alone.” The Lakers faced the firstplace VSS Panthers Saturday night. In other senior girls action, the Panthers, ranked No. 7 in B.C., had little trouble in stopping the Saints 91-21. The Cats’ top scorers were Britney Walton, with 37 points and 10 rebounds, Emily Kanester, with 22 points, 12 steals, and six assists, and Michelle Smith, with a dozen points and eight boards. The Cats dominated PVSS early, heading into the intermission with a 34-2 lead. “We wanted to come out in our first playoff game and focus on us and make sure that we came out sharp and crisp, being consistent doing the little things and we felt like we did that for the most part,” said Bobby Mitchell, who co-coaches the Cats with Lonny Mazurak. “We have to continue to do those things to be successful moving forward to the Zone championship game.” In senior boys action, the older, stronger, faster Maroons overwhelmed the Panthers 107-46. Greg Hyde canned a gamehigh 27 points and six rebounds for Fulton, who built a 37-7 lead after the first quarter. Justin Lewis led VSS with 16
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Fulton's Dalton Anderson (#12) goes up for a layup before Vernon secondary's Aaron Dyck can intercept in North Zone senior AA boys basketball championship action Friday afternoon at VSS. points. “Our extra time practising looks like its had an effect on our offence,” said Fulton manager Riley Mottus. Fulton’s starters opened the game strong, and their subs came in and kept up the pressure. Ben Olson had 17 points
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It was shootout, a blowout and a whiteout as the RTS Rocket Stars competed in the Shotgun Outdoor hockey tournament at Apex Mountain Resort near Penticton last weekend. The Rocket Stars opened with an 8-7 shootout win over The Mighty Drunks. Colleen Nerbus was outstanding in goal, shutting down all three of the Drunk shooters, and Penny Brown went top shelf for the Stars to log the win. The Rocket Stars then grounded the Vancouver Valkeries 7-4 with Andrea Southam scoring her
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LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Betty Hubbard – bowled a 701 triple to go 188 over her 171 average. Club 55 Men’s: Gord Danallanko – bowled a 725 triple to go 194 over his 177 average. Ladies: Anita Krause – bowled a 502 triple to go 187 over her 105 average. Men’s: George Umbrite – bowled a 610 triple to go 142 over his 156 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Lynn Paull 300, 100 POA; Sheila Marsh 310; Matt Eisenhauer 803; Joyanne Staller 100 POA; Kaitlyn Deleeuw 305; Gord Conway 318, 100 POA; Barry Koenig 335, 100 POA; Yvonne Walker 332-806; Bill Pacholok 822; Al Pitcairn 314-100 POA; Betty Gauthier 311-783, 100 POA; Lynn Holt 100 POA; Gord Danallanko 317, 100 POA, 7 strikes in a row; Royce Hull 338, 100 POA; Tim Simper 304; Tyce Koenig 323, 304, 311-938; Alex Klein 305, 100 POA. HIGH AVERAGES: ADULT Ladies Yvonne Walker 256 Men Wayne Schultz 258 CLUB 55 Ladies Irene Walker 220 Men Don Hurst 222 PEE WEE Girls Kayla Anderson 114 Boys Blake Beaton 112 BANTAM Girls Megan Teagle 137 Boys Kalvin Blaeser 130 JUNIOR Girls Erin Sakamoto 199 Boys Kevyn Hoggard 197 SENIOR Girls Krista Koenig 218 Boys Tyce Koenig 251 4 STEPS TO STARDOM ZONE FINALS AT LINCOLN LANES Scratch Senior Girls: 1. Lincoln Lanes: 3,129 series, Ashley Krause, Krista Koenig, Tyra Hoggard, Kaitlyn Milsted, coach Bill Blair. Scratch Senior Boys: 1. Lincoln Lanes: 3,639 series, Tyce Koenig, Keith Hoggard, Kane Ackeral, Levi Smith, coach Lawrence Kupryk. Bantam girls: 1. Lincoln Lanes: 2,061 series, Jessica Laraway, Sydney Orton, Megan Teagle, Cassidy Breitkreutz, coach Len Egely. Bantam boys: 1. Lincoln Lanes, 2,212 series, Kalvin Blaeser, Ethan Eisenhauer, Jarod Leroux, Tyson Hoyland, coach Bob Dumont. Junior boys: 3. Lincoln Lanes: 2,710 series, Tyler Droder, Jarod Fehr, Taylor Falconer, Kevyn Hoggard, coach Peggy Hoggard. Junior girls: 3. Lincoln Lanes: 2,348 series, Tess Nuyens, Jennifer Adams, Grace Fontaine, Marissa Knutsvik, coach Viki Dumont. Comb teams (POA) Girls: 1. Lincoln Lanes: 278 POA,
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here are a few of us seniors and apprentice seniors that have gotten together over the past few weeks through the Seniors Action Network to try to formulate some questions to ask candidates in our upcoming elections to ensure that seniors’ concerns will be met or at least considered. We first looked at areas that have been repeatedly identified by many seniors as Pat Black causing them grief and then broke those areas down into specific questions. Our goal is to present these questions to any candidate that comes forward to ensure that we have their answers recorded for future reference. Although we haven’t finalized these questions yet, some suggestions have emerged about housing, health services and community supports, transportation, political/government responsibility and financial issues. There is no guarantee that whoever is elected will fulfil their promises or stick to their opinions but at least we can see and have on record their responses to matters that directly affect seniors. My guess is that if we had directly asked provincial candidates last election which would come first, their party’s
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wishes or their constituents’ wishes, some of those same candidates would have not been elected. The Vernon City Centre Neighbourhood Plan is now almost complete. Data is being analyzed and amalgamated into a final document that will be presented to Council. More than 700 citizens were involved in this plan which will guide the redevelopment of the downtown core in the future. This is both a tribute to our caring residents and to city staff for making opportunities available for this amazing response. Another opportunity for our input into future development is being offered through the Regional District of the North Okanagan. After three years of public and elected officials’ input and discussion, a completed draft of the Regional Growth Strategy is ready. This is a broad-based regional plan which focuses on regionally significant issues and seeks to complement and enhance other planning processes and strategies across the North Okanagan. “The Regional District of North Okanagan expressly acknowledges and thanks the hundreds of individuals who volunteered and gave freely of their time, energy and expertise in the development of the Regional Growth Strategy,” says Anthony Kittel, regional growth strategy coordinator of the Regional District of North Okanagan. This Regional Growth
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District develops community brand Morning Star Staff
Tired of being labelled the community between Vernon and Kelowna, Lake Country is ready to stand out. The District of Lake Country Council voted unanimously to adopt a community brand Tuesday to help promote Lake Country for economic development, tourism promotion, community activities and other special events. Adoption of the new brand was recommended by the eight member Economic Planning and Development Committee, who council assigned the project to in the summer of 2010. The committee reviewed various concepts before agreeing on the final recommendation, which was presented to council Tuesday night. The community was widely engaged throughout the project, including a public open house, online survey and Business After Hours presentation, in addition to direct involvement from the Public Art Advisory Committee, Agricultural Advisory Committee, Parks and
the media for leadership in becoming brand ambassadors for our community.” The branding project was made possible through a grant from the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.
Recreation Advisory Committee, Lake Country Chamber of Commerce and also George Elliott Secondary School. The new logo features the Lake Country name in a customized font, with a stylized logo in a series of azure, blue, red, gold, green colours, representing the various natural elements that are abundant in the community. The tagline “Life. The Okanagan Way.” is meant to represent the lifestyle, natural beauty, economic drivers, and happiness that come from living in or visiting the community. “Lake Country has experienced rapid residential growth in recent years, outpacing provincial averages. We look to the new brand to tell the
unique Lake Country story, assist in diversifying the local economy and help tourist operators by proudly putting Lake Country on the map” said Mayor James Baker. “This brand is the result of six months of hard work by the Economic Planning and Development Committee, staff and the branding consultants, Zapp Worx and Reputations,” said Coun. Geoff Greenwell, the committee’s chair. “We believe it will be a great asset to the District of Lake Country, the development of Main Street, civic organizations and businesses in promoting their activities and marketing Lake Country.” In addition to the research and creative
work, the consultants are also providing a launch plan, marketing and communications plan, and a brand standards guide for print, web, broadcast and signage. “We are very fortunate to have had the support of so many stakeholders in the development of the new brand, and look forward to implementing the required steps needed to bring it to life and further promote Lake Country” said chief administrative officer Alberto De Feo. “Projects like this are often contentious and it’s impossible to please everyone, however, with the extensive support received from the many stakeholders involved, we look to members of the community and
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is simply a good time to buy. Prices have been corrected and our record low interest rates have moved only very slightly upward on some of the fixed rate mortgages. According to many reports that cross my desk, the economy is showing renewed strength. The bond markets will reflect that and the mortgage interest rates will be raised, accordingly. One has to think this is an excellent time to buy. If enough buyers make their move and make a purchase soon, that will curb the decrease in prices. So, as long as the economy continues to recuperate, the possibility of a return to increasing prices is feasible. Although, I can see it will take a while to consume the excessive number of listings. I would just be pleased to see the prices stabilize, never mind rise. My hope is that this renewed interest from buyers is the beginnings of a return of a healthy, balanced market. Jane Field works with RE/MAX Vernon. To suggest topics for future articles or to ask Jane questions, email her at jane@vernonrealestate.ca or call 250.503.3755. Previous articles published in the Morning Star appear on Jane’s website – www.vernonrealestate.ca
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Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following man who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as of Feb.18 for suspension of statutory release on federal warrant of apprehension. Robert Wayne Lapp, 29, is described, as a Caucasian male, sixfoot-two, 216-pounds with brown hair and Lapp brown eyes. He has been known to wear glasses as well. ■ Crime Stoppers is also asking the public’s assistance in locating the following woman who is wanted on prov inceMoore wide warrant as of
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Moved by the plight of girls in Afghanistan, a local teen vows to do what she can to make a difference CARA BRADY Morning Star Staff
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oung human rights activist Alaina Podmorrow speaks about her experience as the founder of Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan at the public meeting of the University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. Podmorrow, who started LW4LW, as the education project is known, when she was nine, is passionate about the rights of all children to have an education. She had attended a speech by journalist and human rights activist Sally Armstrong on the violations of human rights against girls and women in Afghanistan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She told a story about a girl in Afghanistan whose parents had been killed and had to take care of her younger brothers and sisters and could not go to school,â&#x20AC;? said Podmorrow, who has just turned 14. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the girl had a few spare minutes, she would go to her parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; graves and talk to them. It was so sad. And many girls are just not allowed to go to school. I thought about how these were girls like my friends and me but they are not given the same chances we are.â&#x20AC;? Podmorrow remembers sitting on the foot of her parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bed that night and telling them how she wanted to do something to help the girls in Afghanistan. She decided to have a silent auction with the goal of raising $775, enough to pay one teacher for one year in Afghanistan. With the help of the Rotary Club in Lake Country and her friends, Mary and Cassandra, she raised enough to pay for four teachers for a year. Little Women for Little Women sends funds to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, an organization which keeps the funds safe and sees that they are properly distributed for school supplies and teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; salaries. Last year saw the first graduating class of girls in LW4LW supported schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the girls want to go on to our teacher training program. That is so powerful and uplifting,â&#x20AC;? said Podmorrow, a Grade 8 student at Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School in Lake Country. By the spring of 2007, she had started the first LW4LW group with girls in her Grade 4 class at Davidson
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Road elementary school. There are now 15 groups in schools around the area and the idea is spreading. The groups hold fundraisers and have been featured on CBC and in Macleanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magazine. Podmorrow has won many awards and went to Ottawa to meet the prime minister last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought that these are little girls in Afghanistan and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re little girls here and we are fighting for the rights of girls just like us,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pen pals with girls in Afghanistan, who learn English as a second language, we know they work hard on their letters and we like to get them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an incredible feeling for me knowing that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m able to spread the word about these girls. It was difficult in the beginning because I was very shy but I want to educate people about the dire need for education in our world. Education equals peace.â&#x20AC;? She keeps in touch with what is going on in Afghanistan through contact with a mentor working there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is really going on is people are being stoned. There are horrible, barbaric human rights violations. The more I hear, the more infuriated I become. But we can do something. I started very small and it turned into a huge organization.â&#x20AC;? Podmorrow trains LW4LW members to participate in outreach, workshops and as speakers. She is planning a workshop for Grade 6 students on what it would be like to go to school in Afghanistan, with few supplies, sitting on mats in a hot room with no access to water. There will be an emphasis on the fact that only 10 per cent of girls in Afghanistan attend school. Her parents, Jamie and Dan Podmorrow, think she is a naturally compassionate person. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When she was little, her brother was very ill, and she learned to share and be empathetic to others. She has always been very kind and caring,â&#x20AC;? said her mother. Podmorrow has been selected as a global teen leader for the We Are Family Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ThreeDotDash Initiative to attend the Just Peace Summit in New York in March. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be an education week. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll meet 34 teens from around the world and find out how organizations work in different countries and listen to youth speakers and bring back ideas. We also get a mentor for a year to give us guidance with our organizations. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be an awesome experience,â&#x20AC;? she said. Podmorrow keeps her busy life in balance by concentrating on school and her volun-
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Alaina Podmorrow, the founder of Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan, speaks Tuesday at a public meeting sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Vernon Branch. teer work during the week and leaving the weekends free for friends, family and sports. She plans to study international human rights law at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University. She will always be involved in Little Women for Little Women in some way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope I will continue to contribute. The passion has really stayed with me over the past few years. I have learned so much, that
one thing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even a small thing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; can affect other people in the world.â&#x20AC;? Podmorrow speaks at the Canadian Federation of University Women (Vernon Branch) public meeting Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. Admission is by donation ($10 suggested) with net proceeds going to the Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan Foundation.
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his past week our family experienced first-hand what I consider to be a miracle of modern science, or medical research. In a short three-hour period my darling had his cornea replaced. In a few months his sight will be fabulous once again. This is a tremendous gift from a donor and their family, to allow the organs of a dead person to be used to help another person enjoy sight, extend their life, perhaps a new heart and on and on. This modern medical procedure, the cornea transplant has come full circle for us. When Gord died in 1993 we were able to donate his eyes for a transplant. Several months after his death we received a letter from the eye bank telling us that two people now had improved sight because of Gord’s gift. This was very comforting to us. Gordie had beautiful blue eyes and it warmed my heart to know that someone else was going to enjoy those great eyes. It was another way that he lived on, as well of course through those great lads of ours. There are so many ways that you can see some-
see a notary or a lawyer allows you admission one in their children, to several other science and have it as a record facial or body features, centres like Vancouver’s so your family can mannerisms, habits, Science World and othamazing and strange all grieve as they need to ers. They give you a list and not spend countat the same time. when you sign up. less hours We had The OSC is a great fighting, or both comin discussions local resource for kids pleted our of all ages to enjoy. with lawyers organ donor They are bringing in when they cards but had should be just some very impressive failed to comdisplays, speakers and breathing, plete a will. programs to help us and learnWe certainly to see that science is ing to live as had discussed everywhere. insurance, the Michele Blais a family in Life is precious. a new way, business partConsider your famnership insurance, who which is extremely ily, think of your legtough. They need time would take care of the acy, sign up for donor to heal and love, not boys if we both died donation and make fight. but we didn’t write it Science was never my a will. As to whether down and having no you want a service or calling or my strength will created all kinds of not, or a funeral, that in school and yet I am problems. Who would is very personal. To very impressed with have thought he would me, the service is for how others can study, die at 39? Many of us the survivors to help research and produce in our 50s or 60s are them celebrate the life such important work. not prepared. Gord of their loved one, to The boys loved science would never have understand and know experiments at home anticipated the probthem more, as people and we tried some lems we encountered share stories, and most great activities courtesy and I know he would important to aid them of some fun booklets have been shocked and in their journey of and visits to our local disappointed with the grief. Okanagan Science outcome of the behavI’d like a service Centre (OSC). ior of certain people. when I die, and for If you buy a memWe experienced, as the last song of the bership to the OSC, it many other families, ugly greed. You never know when money and PHYSIOTHERAPY assets are involved what will happen. People you Assessment & treatment of muscle/joint pain, expect to continue to Acupuncture, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), be your support may be Sports injuries, Manual Therapy, Vertigo the worst, people you 250-503-2112 expect to be the worst may be the best. Debbie Sparling, Registered Physiotherapist Write your wishes and directions down,
Genealogy has boomed in recent years to become the world’s most popular online hobby. The Vernon library and the Vernon and District Family History Society have partnered to present many sessions and activities for those interested in searching their family history on March 12. Free classes will be offered, “Beginning Genealogy on the Internet,” 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and “Using the Ancestry.com Databases,” 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-register for one or both classes by phone at 250-542-7610, ext. 3 or in-person at the branch’s Reference Desk. Class size is limited. Tours of the branch’s genealogy section will be conducted from 11:30 a.m. to noon and 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., and experienced gene-
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Feature Event: Free Women in Trades information session Monday, Feb. 21
COFFEE FUNDRAISER Kalamalka secondary school Dry new program starts March 21 in Vernon — register now! Gateway to the Trades is a Grad is holding a Doi Chaang coffee fundraiser. Help sup12 week exploratory course that offers students hands-on experience in a wide variety port the community in Thailand build their first school and of trades including carpentry, joinery, autoour grad students a safe, Dry Grad event. One pound of Doi motive, electrical, plumbing, drywall/painting, and Chaang Premium, Organic, Better than Fair Trade, Medium roofing/flooring. The program is open to women Roast coffee beans, $15 per bag. Call 250-306-1416 or who are underemployed and/or unemployed and e-mail oklisa@telus.net to place your order today. not eligible for EI benefits. There are no prerequiPRO-LIFE THRIFT STORE Continuing $1 green tag sale, including 50 per cent off winter clothes, til end of Feb. Entire sites for this course other than an interest in explorstock, including clothing, shoes, dishes, books, pictures, 50 ing the possibility of a career in the trades. There per cent off. We are at 3102-31st Ave. Call 250-545-0777. is sponsorship available for eligible women. Learn SMARTIES DROP-IN ART PROGRAM, GALLERY VERTIGO more about Gateway to the Trades and find out All ages welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in for about the funding opportunities available to cover some fun. Suggested donation: $3 per person. Children 12 the cost of tuition, books and tools for trades programs at our information session Monday, and under must be accompanied by adult. Teens welcome Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in room D314 at Okanagan College, Kalamalka campus, Vernon. too. High school students interested in art invited to assist Contact Jen at 250-575-6194 for more information and to register. at workshops, which happen every Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. Gallery Vertigo is upstairs at suite #1, 3001-31st St., down- tai chi, bingo, line dancing, exercise class. Tuesdays, bridge, and work on your quilt or other craft project. For more info. town Vernon. Call 250-503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo. canasta, crafters, wood carving. Wednesdays, afternoon call June at 838-5655 or Bonnie at 838-7024. com. Feb. 20 program features Mosaic Candles with James dancing to live music, birthday lunch the last Wednesday of THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Postill. Create a candle using ordinary household items. every month. We’re open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, CRIB TOURNAMENT Third Sunday of every month at Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. emphysema, etc. Classes provide tools for relief, better qualSchubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Cost is $10. Registrations The pool room and coffee shop are open daily; the Thrift ity of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. by 9:30 a.m., please. Bring a partner. Tournament starts 10 Shop, Monday to Friday. at People Place, by donation only. For more information, a.m. The Coffee Shop is open for breakfast, lunch and/or OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP SHEEP PRODUCERS ASSOC. please contact Melissa at blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca snacks. For inquiries, call 545-6240. Meets every third Sunday at 1 p.m., Armstrong Chamber of AN EVENING OF YOGA Knox Presbyterian Church. 3701OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP SHEEP PRODUCERS ASSOC. Commerce. For more information, call Dena Findlay at 546- 32 Ave., Mondays 6-8 p.m. The evening includes a breathing Meets every third Sunday at 1 p.m., Armstrong Chamber of 6223 or Lorna Carter at 546-3318. exercise, beginners yoga (45 mins), meditation with music Commerce. For more information, call Dena Findlay at 546and vegetarian dinner. Everyone welcome. By donation. 6223 or Lorna Carter at 546-3318. VERNON BADMINTON Meets every Monday and Thursday HOT DOG SALE Hosted by the Katimavik program in Vernon UPPER ROOM MISSION BOUTIQUE Driving out all win- starting at 7 p.m. at the Coldstream Elementary School gym. Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., downtown Safeway. We ter stock; check out the Car Punch Sale racks. Blazers, jeans, Call Kal at 260-1692 for information. are raising funds for people who are homeless in Vernon, so vests, and more for a loonie. Sale starts Feb. 21 and goes until cars MONDAY NIGHT VERNON TOASTMASTERS Meets all of our proceeds are going to The Upper Room Mission. are gone. Spring, summer stock arriving daily. We are at 2708- Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, For further information on Katimavik please visit www.kati- 34th St., under blue awning. 3505 – 30th Ave. For more information, call Jackie Lowrie mavik.org or visit our blog at www.gokatimavik.com LADIES AUXILIARY OF ARMY, NAVY AIR FORCE Feb. at 250-558-5526 or Karen Truesdale at 250-542-4614. VERNON PACERS RUNNERS CLUB Meets Sundays at 21 general meeting at 7 p.m., executive at 6 p.m. Socializing VERNON ACCORDION CLUB Meets Mondays from 7-9 7 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); and snacks later. For more information, call 558-5020. p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players welcome. Tuesdays at 5:45 a.m., Raina’s Bistro (formerly Bagel Lane); OPTIMIST CLUB Looking for people interested in forming a Listeners and dancers also. Call Nyla at 250-546-3192. Thursdays at 5:45 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 6 a.m., at Vernon chapter of the Optimist Club (dedicated to “Bringing NARCOTICS ANON. Women’s Topic Meeting Mondays at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028 for more information. Out The Best in Kids”). Info. session at the Vernon Curling 6:30 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., room 002. Our ELKS MEGA MEAT DRAW Third Sunday of each month Club Feb. 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, 24-hour helpline is at 250-503-3260 or 1-866-918-3574. at the hall, 3103-30th St. Doors open 1 p.m. Hot dogs, 50/50 see www.optimist.org or call 250-545-6221. and meat basket. NORTH OKANAGAN THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOC. OKANAGAN CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship in NOTRA holds annual general meeting Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation third Sunday of The People Place, 3303-30th St., Vernon. Everyone welthe month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, come! Call 250-549-0105 or notra@telus.net 3908-27th St. THE VERNON STAMP CLUB MEETS Feb. 21 from 6:30 BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, to 8:30 p.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Buy, sell, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order trade and auction. All welcome. Call Roy at 542-4127. Specializing in Women’s Health of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $5. Tables for ENDERBY QUILTERS MEET First, third, and fifth Monday Hormone balancing • PMS • rent. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 of each month Menopause • Hot fl ashes • st p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more info. at Enderby Insomnia • Depression • MEDIEVALLY MINDED Come and join us and explore what E v a n g e l i c a l Infertility • Breast health • Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts Chapel from 1 February 22, 2011 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Naturopathic Physician and feasting. 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Community Calendar FEBRUARY 21 HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE 50+ are welcome to come out for a fun game of bridge, 3310-37th Ave., Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newly renovated billiard and shuffleboard room is open. Enjoy a game Monday through Friday, 830 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 250-542-2877 for info. CLAY STUDIO DROP-IN SESSION Mondays 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre and any time the studio is not used by a class. Interested in learning about clay? Check out our classes! Drop-in fees $5.60 per session, $50.40 for a 10 x pass. Extended passes available; for more info., see vcacinfo@shaw.ca or 250-542-6243 SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and looking for something to do? Visit the Activity Centre for fun and friendship. Monday to Friday it’s snooker at 12:30 p.m. Friendship Club 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 1 p.m. Wednesdays it’s carpet bowling at 1 p.m.Call Joy at 250-546-8907 or Nancy at 250-546-8158. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON Where else can you play free pool all day? Come on down Mondays with a member and sharpen your skills. Or become a member and take advantage of all we have to offer! We close at 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. BINGO IN ENDERBY Mondays at 6 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex on George Street at 6 p.m.; 19 games. CODA MEETS Mondays at noon at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church. REBEKAH LODGE meets the first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Schubert Centre. OKANAGAN SINGLES GROUP 40+ Feb. 21, movie night at Towne Cinema, 2910-30th Ave., 5:15 p.m. Attend the Vernon Film Society movie Oliver Sherman. Call Dot at 250-5424042 by Sunday if attending to enable seats to be saved. Feb. 22, coffee night at Juiced UP Coffee shop in the Polson Mall, 7 p.m. Open mic hosted by Les Copeland. Bring your voice, guitar or other unplugged instrument for an evening of live music and fun and meet new and old friends. Call Dot if attending by Monday. Feb. 23, attending Lend me a Tenor play at Powerhouse, 8 p.m. Call Dot by Tuesday if attending. Meet in foyer. Call 250-549-SHOW for tickets.
essary cesareans through education; who need support for cesarean recovery; or who want to promote or learn about vaginal birth after cesarean. A safe place to share birth stories, ask questions, receive advice, find and give support; as well as find the resources you need. Meetings are every fourth Tuesday of the month. Join us for coffee and great conversation at 7 p.m. at Talk’n Donkey. For more information contact Shantelle at 250-545-4372, icanofnorthokanagan@gmail.com or see www.icanofnorthokanagan.com SCIENCE FAIR CLUB: OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE Are you curious about why things do what they do? Enter the 2011 North Okanagan/Shuswap Regional Science Fair! Design an experiment, invention, or research cool technology and you’ll have the chance to win awesome prizes! Join the Science Fair Club at the Okanagan Science Centre Tuesdays at 3:30 to find out how to turn your big idea into an award-winning science fair project! E-mail sciencefair@ okscience.ca to register. WOODCARVERS The North Okanagan Carver Society meets Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704 Highway 6. Come and meet other carvers, share techniques and ideas. New members welcome anytime. ARMSTRONG TOASTMASTERS 2645 Are you shy in social situations? Do you get that lump in your throat when you have to talk to strangers? Toastmasters will help you learn communication and leadership skills. We meet every Tuesday evening in Armstrong. Come as a guest! Bring a friend &/or spouse with you to your local Toastmasters Club to observe how we learn to think & speak & listen effectively, in a fun and supportive atmosphere. For more information, visit http://armstrongtoastmasters.webs.com/ or ArmstrongToastmasters2645@gmail.com MOTHERS FOR RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT GROUP For any mother in recovery wishing to help herself and other mothers within her community struggling with addictions. The purpose of this group will be to help addicted mothers obtain recovery and parent successfully. Takes place every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kekuli Centre, 2905-28th Ave. Child care available at Early Childhood Development, 2902- 29th Ave. For more information please call Caroline at 250-542-5448 or Maureen at 250-542-5311.
CONFIDENTIAL MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Provides a caring environment for family members of a loved one with a mental illness to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with other family members supporting a loved one with a mental illness. You are not alone. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, room 301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. Call Dianne at 260-3233 for more information. MADD MEETS Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Best Western Inn, corner of Leckie and Hwy 97 N., Kelowna. Call 769-6235 for info.
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for the patients and residents at the hospital. If you could help, we will supply patterns (not complicated) and yarn, you can do it in your own home. Call Natalie at 250-5455006. ANNUAL ST. DAVID’S DAY DINNER Hosted by The Vernon Welsh Society March 1 at 5:30 p.m., The Pantry Restaurant, Hwy. 97 and 39th Ave., next to Best Western Vernon Lodge. The society celebrates every year to honour their patron St. David with dinner and sing-along. Cost is $20 and we invite anyone who enjoyed Welsh heritage by birth, marriage, friendship or just Welsh culture. For info. and reservations, call Les Parsons at 250-549-4348 by Feb. 23. ANTI-BULLYING DAY Feb. 23, come out and Support AntiBullying Day with Okanagan Boys and Girls Club-Child Care Resource and Referral Program! Free drop-in playgroup for parents and children under 5 years of age, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium in Vernon. Child Care Resource and Referral is encouraging families, care providers and children to wear pink to support AntiBullying. There will be crafts, activities, toys and snack, as well as information available on the topic of bullying. For more info., please contact 250-542-3121, ext 111. SENIORS DROP-IN WELLNESS DAY Everyone welcome Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Lumby Old Age Pensioners Hall, 1737 Glencaird St. Guest Speaker: Ross Gordon (Paralegal) will share information about Estate Planning, answering questions on topics such as wills, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements. Call Olena at 250-547-8866. MEET ETHICAL OIL AUTHOR EZRA LEVANT Feb. 24 at UBC Okanagan, 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sunroom (behind cafeteria), Administration Building, 3333 University Way, Kelowna. Admission: free and open to the public. Ezra Levant is the best-selling and controversial author of Ethical Oil: The Case for Canada’s Oil Sands. For further information contact Carol Zuckerman at the Faculty of Management, 250-807-9501 or by e-mail at carol.zuckerman@ubc.ca. NORTH WESTSIDERS MEET The Regional District of Central Okanagan is currently reviewing and updating our Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). The revised RGS will provide a consistent and coordinated regional approach for growth management and establish economic, social and environmental objectives to guide local governments in working together to realize a healthy and sustainable Central Okanagan. Join us Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., we would like your ideas. Call Allastair Ferguson at 250 542-0027 for address. PLAIN LANGUAGE WRITING WORKSHOP Feb. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Plain language writing is a clear and effective way to communicate to clients/employees/customers. If you write brochures, memos, letters, e-mails, instructions, forms or other types of communications, this workshop is for you! Cost $50 per person. To register: call the Junction Literacy Centre, 250-275-3117 or admin@junctionliteracy.ca
VERNON & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB MEETS Feb. 22 at 7.30 p.m., Vernon Arts Centre, behind the Science Centre. Guest speaker will be Carmen Morgan on the topic, “Blue Bag Recycling,” with a PowerPoint presentation at the meeting. Guests welcome. For more info., call 250-549-1677. IS THERE REALLY A GOD? How can I know for sure? For answers, come to a free seminar at the Vernon library meeting room Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. We will explore the evidence for the existence of God. Sponsored by St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. For more information: see our web site at stpaulvernon.org or call pastor David Reim at 250-549-5250. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON DO YOU ENJOY KNITTING AND CROCHETING? The General meeting Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Come out and find out Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary needs help making slippers, shawls/capes, lap robes, cast caps, toques, mitts, baby what is happening. layettes, booties, LITTLE WOMEN FOR LITTLE WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN Founder, 14-year-old Alaina Podmorrow, will speak on her preemie hats, February is Dental Health Month project Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th receiving blanAvepresentation is the Canadian Federation of University kets, IV warmFREE DENTAL EXAMS … for Dogs and Cats Women (Vernon Branch). Open to the public. Admission is by ers, scarves and donation ($10 suggested) and all net proceeds will go to the fingerless mitts Little Women for Little % off Women Foundation. ICAN OF NORTH DENTAL OKANAGAN International ® SERVICES Cesarean Awareness CANINE TEETH CLEANING Network invites the pubComplimentary Bag of Dental Food with Dental Cleanings Scaling & Polishing without sedation lic to join them for their 2700 - 30th Avenue, An inexpensive way to help promote fresher monthly support and Vernon (kitty corner breath and maintain your dog’s healthy smile! to the Court House) information meeting. 250-549-0402 ICAN is for all who are FREE CONSULTATIONS Dr. Carey Keith striving to prevent unnecwww.centralanimalhospital.ca Dr. Trinity Smith
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The sweet notes of the second movement –– the largo from J.S. Bach’s double violin concerto in D minor –– ring out. The two players on stage, their long, black hair flowing, look at each other knowingly. It’s a piece they’ve played for many years, practising it at home, and in front of capacity crowds. Armstrong siblings Alicia and Colleen Venables first picked up their bows to perform the concerto with the Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Okanagan (YSO) four years ago. And last May, they found themselves backed by the Vancouver Symphony, guest conducted by Evan Mitchell, in the city’s historical Orpheum Theatre. There, they performed the piece to a 2,500-plus audience. Calling the experience “not stressful at all,” the girls received accolades from the audience and the symphony’s musicians, including their former instructor, violinist Mary Sokol Brown. “She was there and gave us so much inspiration,” said Alicia. The performance is one of many the girls have experienced since they started playing at a young age, starting out with lessons at the Vernon Community Music School, and also as longtime members of the YSO. The girls, who just flew in from Calgary, where they travel bi-weekly to now study violin with Mount Royal University faculty member Bill van der Sloot, first joined the YSO seven years ago, and are about to perform as soloists again. However, this time they will do so separately when the YSO gives its annual performances around the Okanagan, including in Vernon, next weekend. Colleen, 14, is paying homage to the YSO’s founder and longtime conductor, Coldstream composer Imant Raminsh, with
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Sisters Alicia, 17, and Colleen, 14, Venables perform with the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan Saturday at Vernon’s Trinity United Church. a performance of his violin concerto. “It is a very vocal piece, and I am honoured to play it,” she said, adding the second movement will feature vocalist Haley Blais of Kelowna’s Candesca Vocal Ensemble. Alicia, 17, will perform the first movement of Chopin’s Piano Concerto in E Minor. Yes, the girls also manage to find time to study the piano, and have been learning from one of the best, VCMS instructor Lucy Feldman, since they were in elementary
school. In the time since, both sisters have won in their categories –– in both violin and piano –– at numerous regional and provincial music festivals. They have performed with both the Okanagan and Kamloops symphonies, as well as with the National Arts Centre Young Artists Program. And they just wrapped up a performance at the International Children’s Winter Games in Kelowna. You can usually catch them Labour Day weekend playing some fiddle tunes at
the Interior Provincial Exhibition in their hometown. They also plan to continue studies with Calgary’s Morningside Music Bridge program through Mount Royal University. Colleen, who likes to listen to dub (a mix of reggae and dance music with heavy drum and bass beats) on her own time, would like to do a double major in music and law once she graduates, and spent the summer in Poland through Morningside two years ago. Both have auditioned for this summer’s Music Bridge program. “The best part of the program is not just the lessons, you get to work with great artists from around the world,” said Alicia, who graduates from Pleasant Valley Secondary School this year. She plans to do some travelling before entering the two-year performance program at Mt. Royal and eventually wants to finish her music degree in the U.S. “Music will always be a big part of my life. I’d love to play with a symphony or maybe teach when I am older,” she said. However, the sisters don’t plan to ever be too far apart from each other, and hope to continue performing either as a duo or in a chamber ensemble. Local audiences can see the girls perform with the YSO in Vernon Saturday, Feb. 26. The orchestra, conducted by both Raminsh as well as Denis Colpitts, will also perform Fall Fair by Ridout, l’Arlesienne Suite by Bizet, as well as compositions by some of its young members, Jung Ju Park, André van den Berg, Jasper Meiklejohn, and Yanik Fillion-Murphy. The Candesca Vocal Ensemble will also perform. The concert takes place at Trinity United Church in Vernon and starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for seniors/youth and $5 for children 12 and under, available from YSO members or at the door.
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veryone loves a tenor, especially an Italian one. Many over the years have swooned over the powerful and passionate voices of Caruso, Pavarotti and Bocelli. So it’s no wonder that when one of the greatest living, fictional tenors,
Tito Merelli, is scheduled to perform the lead of Othello with the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, everyone and everything falls to pieces –– and that’s before the guy even opens his mouth to sing. The mayhem begins
as soon as the door –– make that doors –– open to Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, the West End and Broadway sensation, which opened at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre Wednesday. A tale of mistaken identity in its truest form, this is a loud play: doors slam –– a lot –– passionate Italians argue and props go flying. But for all the banging, crashing,
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smoke (I think that was a real cigarette choking the air, lending to the play’s 1930s’ artistic authenticity, I suppose) and mirrors, Lend Me a Tenor is absolutely entertaining. A farce that uses physical comedy through its five doors –– and boy, do these actors get a workout –– the play is the perfect cure for the mid-February blahs. It contains many laugh-out-loud
moments, and we’re not just talking about interspersed polite laughs, but hearty guffaws. Expect your face to hurt afterwards. Most of the laughs come in the form of protagonist Max, the bumbling slave servant assistant to high-strung theatre manager Saunders.
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Powerhouse’s Tenor hits a winning note Continued from page B1 and eventually, with a few unforThe role has been perfectly cast tunate mishaps, passes out in bed, in the form of Joel Montgrand, who helped along by a handful of sleepcaptures the sweet innocence of ing pills washed down with a little Max, with all his pratfalls, and high- chianti. pitched panic attacks, in fine form. After finding a note and an The guy is from the same school empty bottle of pills, Max believes as Charlie Chaplin, mixed with a the great tenor has killed himself. little Rowan Atkinson, for his ability Max is later convinced by to fall, dust himself off, and make us Saunders to emulate Merelli’s role as laugh in the process –– a great perOthello that night, so Max colours formance. Oh, and it turns out that his face with black makeup, pads his he can sing, too. costume, and dons an over-the-top Montgrand receives a lot of help afro wig. (Hey no one said plausibilfrom fellow cast members, includity was part of the plot here.) ing Rick Smith as the often shoutThere’s something about seeing Saunders, and Ashley Plomp ing a nerdy, white guy emulating as Saunder’s giddy daughter and an Italian in blackface that really Max’s love interest, Maggie, who should be insulting. has a serious heart on for one Tito The play is set in the ‘30s, and “Il Stupendo” Merelli. (Insert giggle harkens back to the days of Al here.) Jolson, where blackface was not Secondary characters also construed as risqué as it is today, swooning over the tenor include but you have to wonder how that the decked-out Julia, chairman of initial audience who saw the play in the opera guild (the always great the mid-’80s reacted to such a bold Jean Given), sultry soprano Diana move. (Emily Heayn, who just came off (It wasn’t long after that when a just as impressive take as Marty actor Ted Danson tried to impress in Grease) and the Bell Hop (Chris his then girlfriend Whoopi Froese, perfectly creepy, and hilariGoldberg at a Friars Club roast by ous, as a camera toting stalker fan.) donning blackface –– let’s say it When the grand tenor (played didn’t go down well.) with both laid-back coolness and Today’s audience isn’t as PC, fiery gusto by Geoff Ingram in fine perhaps (the revival of the play last Italian accent) finally makes his year on Broadway didn’t conjure entrance, it’s his wife that ★ steals the show. ★ Movie Information Line 250-545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com Christine CugliettaHome of the Vernon Film Society ★ Sunday, February 20, 2011 ➠➠➠ Thursday, February 24, 2011 Braun, perfectly cast as Maria Merelli, has the ★ Italian fire in her, espe★ cially when her character is jealous over her fictional ★ ★ husband’s affairs. No Strings Attached The passion she proj- ★ 5:10PM NIGHTLY EXCEPT 7:00PM NIGHTLY EXCEPT 9:00PM NIGHTLY EXCEPT MONDAY 14A MONDAY 14A MONDAY 14A ects almost set the audi★ THE VERNON FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS ence on fire (or maybe that was the ciggie she was ★ ★ ADVANCE TICKETS AT BEAN SCENE & TOWN CINEMA BOX OFFICE smoking.) Let’s just say, 5:15 & 8:00 PM MONDAY NIGHT ONLY • All seats, all ages only $7.00. I wouldn’t want to be on ★ SUNDAY MATINEES • All Seats $4.00 her bad side. ★ Lend Me a Tenor fol★ lows Max as he is asked ★ to babysit Merelli, who has shown up late at the ★ hotel, where the play is set, ★ 10:30AM & 3:45PM 12:00PM 2:00PM before his performance G SUNDAY 14A SUNDAY G SUNDAY ★ that night. ★ • ADULTS $6.75 • SENIOR/CHILD $4.75 Merelli is exhausted • TUESDAY - ALL SEATS $4.00 and has stomach trouble ★ • MATINEES - ALL SEATS, ALL AGES $4.00
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It’s time for young Vernon musicians to get out there and show their talent. The deadline for applications to Our Kids Have Talent is soon approaching, and so far, only a few applicants from Vernon have entered, said organizer Kath Raeber about the valley-wide competition. Those who want to enter the popular talent competition for youth ages eight to 18 have until this Wednesday to get their applications in. In its third year, Our Kids Have Talent gives musical youth the chance to compete for more than $10,000 in cash and prizes
and the opportunity to perform at the Rarearth Music Festival, which is now run by the not-for-profit North Okanagan Festivals Society. Once application are received, auditions will take place Feb. 26 and 27 at St. James Parish Hall, 2700 28th Ave., in Vernon. Everyone is welcome to attend and no admission will be charged. Those chosen in the top 10 will have the chance to perform at a gala March 12. (Location to be announced.) Top prize is $3,000 with
$1,500 going to the second place winner, and $500 to the third, with prizes for the runner-ups. “Many kids, including those that face daily challenges, who auditioned and/or won, have gone on to win other competitions,” said Raeber. “(They) have had airplay on various radio stations throughout B.C., recorded their own CDs, and are continually asked to perform at paid gigs.” Besides individuals, bands up to five members are also welcome to apply. “This a huge opportunity
for all musical children,” said Raeber. “The arts are extremely important, and in this world of fast growing technology, music is one way for our kids to use this professional arena that we provide, to create, record, and perform as the next generation of musicians.” Applications for those interested in entering Our Kids Have Talent can be accessed at www.ourkidshavetalent.com. Entry fee is $75. Also visit the Facebook page, www.facebook. com/OurKidsHaveTalent, or call 250-938-2231 for more information.
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A tragically ‘gnome’ story Gnomeo and Juliet: ★★
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die. Not to give away any spoilers, but simply to reassure parents of little ones, Gnomeo & Juliet does not drop the curtain on two crushed ornaments. But Thybalt (voiced, or rather, menacingly whispered by tough guy Jason Statham) does have an unfortunate meeting with a brick wall. An eclectic mix of stars lend their vocal talents to Gnomeo & Juliet, including Michael Caine, Patrick Stewart (who provides the pipes of a statue of Shakespeare himself, one of the film’s few clever bits), Ozzy
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Prospectors have known about Saskatchewan’s vast oil deposits since the mid-1950s. The problem has been, until recently, no one knew of an economical way to access them. Previous attempts to use the traditional method of vertical drilling yielded such low quantities that the oil plays were deemed nonviable and left untouched. Fast forward to 18 months ago, when drillers began to combine the relatively new method of horizontal drilling with equally innovative multi-stage fracture technology to access and extract oil from tight rock formations. All of a sudden, those oil plays once thought to be unworkable are causing industry experts to have second thoughts. Hugh Ross, president and CEO of Calgary-based Novus Energy Inc., believes there is untapped potential in Saskatchewan, particularly on the Dodsland Viking oil play. He was at the Village Green Hotel Tuesday night to discuss with Novus shareholders how this latest drilling technology might translate into an investment opportunity. The presentation was hosted by Sherman Dahl, an investment advisor with National Bank Financial. “They’ve known about these oil regions for years, and in the last 18 months we’ve been able to drill horizontal wells,” said Ross, who sold his former company, Gentry Resources, for $300 million in August 2008, before starting Novus in March ‘09. “Three years ago if you drilled a vertical well, it wouldn’t be economical. It wouldn’t be worth the cost of drilling.” Novus owns 110 sections of land around the Viking play, and of the 33 horizontal wells they drilled in 2010, all of them were successful. And where vertical drilling would have produced maybe five barrels a day, the current technology has allowed for a significan increase in production. “It’s a lot more expensive, but your productivity is tenfold,” said Ross. “The technology keeps getting better and better,
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Hugh Ross, president and CEO of Novus Energy Inc., addresses a crowd of shareholders at a function hosted by National Bank Financial Tuesday night at the Village Green Hotel. Ross discussed his company’s ventures into horizontal drilling on the Viking oil play in Dodsland, Sask. and it keeps getting cheaper. The plays are more economic now.” When Novus first began operating they were producing 200 barrels of light-gravity crude oil a day. They are now close to 2,000 barrels a day, and Ross sees a potential of around 3,000. Ross, who oversees a staff of 25 geologists, engineers, geophysicists and other technical professionals, noted that the lighter-gravity
crude they are extracting from Dodsland is more valuable as it requires less refining. Ready to build on last year’s success, Novus is expecting to double or triple in size in 2011. With a capital budget of $60 million, they plan to drill 59 more wells. After an initial financing round at 50 cents, and a secondary financing at 65 cents, Novus stock (TSX.V:NVS) is currently trading around $1.33.
“The company is doing very well. It has all the right fundamentals – it doesn’t have any debt, it’s got cash and ($30 million) line of credit,” said Ross. “When we started this company, the market cap was around $6 million, and the market cap today is getting close to $250 million in less than 18 months. It has been quite a success story and I think it’s going to continue this year.”
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They know all about business, but can they sing? Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Okanagan members will put their vocal cords to the test when they host Down by the Bay Karaoke Night Friday night (6-11 p.m.) at Alexander’s Beach Pub.
Sponsored by Labatt Brewery and Music in Life Function, the event will feature some of the best of the Okanagan’s youth entrepreneurial spirit. There will also be two 50/50 draws and a silent auction that has generously had all of its items donated by local businesses and artists. “It might be one of our most exciting
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Sparkling Hill Resort already has a handle on the pampering side of things. They are now offering an activity for those seeking a bit of an outdoor adrenaline rush. The luxury resort celebrated its maiden flight from its helicopter landing zone to the nearby Monashee Mountains for a session of Eagle Pass Heliskiing this week. Thrill-seeking guests can book private, custom packages, or single-day skiing excursions from the resort with Eagle Pass. The terrain Eagle Pass uses for heliskiing is a mere 15-minute flight from Sparkling Hill. Heliskiing guests bringing spouses along on their ski vacation can use the full service spa and amenities, or enjoy nearby Silver Star Mountain Resort. Guests also have the option of being picked up via helicopter from Kelowna International Airport. Hans-Peter Mayr, president and general manager for Sparkling Hill, is enthusiastic about the new partnership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eagle Pass Heliskiing is the perfect partner for Sparkling Hill Resort; both businesses cater to a clientele that are looking for experiences that go beyond the ordinary. And by working together, we are offering a unique amenity for our guests, as well as broadening our appeal to international travellers.â&#x20AC;? Eagle Pass Heliskiing has a commitment to
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Creatures call swamp home Continued from previous page They’re not hard to spot, these alligators. Some are fat-bellied and eight-feet-long. Others are only a year or two old. They look at us with wary eyes, splashing back into the swamp when they figure we’ve come too close for comfort. “Their only fear is humans,” says Faulk, who sees up to 50 gators every time he guides a tour along the river. “They get a bad rap, but the truth is that there have only been about 21 people killed by alligators since the 1970s.” Still, the Hillsborough River is not a place you want to go swimming. Part of a state park that stretches 16,000 acres, it is cherished by wildlife enthusiasts and travelers who want to learn more about Florida’s natural habitat. Apart from the hundreds of gators that bathe on logs or drift silently through the shallow water, the swamp is home to redbellied turtles, largemouth bass, vultures who hunker down in the treetops and banded snakes who warm themselves in the sun. The bird life is profuse, diverse and easy to spot. In a two-hour-long paddle you could easily see roseate spoonbills, limpkins, egrets, herons, woodpeckers, hawks, kingfishers and more. Faulk has been paddling these swamps for
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Limpkins, birds with blood-curdling shrieks that inhabit the Hillsborough River ecosystem, are a great indicator of the river’s health.
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$50 cash will be given to the contestant who picks the most winners/losers. In the case of a tie, the person who guesses closest to the total points scored in the Saturday night tie breaker game wins. If still a tie, prize money will be split. All entrants must use the official entry form on this page. Limit 3 entries per family. Decision of the judges will be final. All entries become property of The Morning Star. REMEMBER: ENTRANTS MUST ENTER THE NAME OF THE ADVERTISER FOR BOTH THE WINNING AND LOSING TEAMS. ENTRIES CONTAINING TEAM NAMES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Mail or bring your entry to The Morning Star, 4407 - 25 Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 before 5 pm, Friday, Feb 25, 2010.
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CITY OF ARMSTRONG OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1667: This bylaw proposes to amend the City of Armstrong Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw 1231, 1996 by changing the land use designation of the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 31, Township 4, K (formerly O) DYD, Plan 25269, located at 2405 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC from Low Density Residential to Multi-Family Residential. CITY OF ARMSTRONG ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1668: This bylaw proposes to amend the City of Armstrong Zoning Bylaw 1268, 1997 by rezoning the portion of Lot 1, Section 31, Township 4, K (formerly O) DYD, Plan 25269 located at 2405 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, B.C. from Residential Low Density Single Family (R.1) to Residential Apartment and Multi-Family (R.3). The amendments have been proposed in order to allow the construction of a 4 unit building strata. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by these Bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above Bylaws. Copies of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected at the of¿ce of the City of Armstrong through to Monday, February 28, 2011, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. No submissions to Council will be received following conclusion of the Public Hearing.
Pursuant to By-Law #1358 ALL MUNICIPAL ROADS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN are limited to 70% of Legal Axle Loading. Except for the following roads which are limited to 100% of Legal Axle Loading ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City of Armstrong, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, B.C. on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters:
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difficult,” Winter said. The latest finance ministry projection is that B.C. will finish the fiscal year March 31 with a deficit of about $1.3 billion, down from $1.7 billion estimated a year ago. That recovery is driven by better than expected corporate tax revenues, which plunged following the world recession of 2008.
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Finance Minister Colin Hansen presented a “status quo” budget Tuesday that he described as leaving a recovering B.C. economy for the next premier. When the successor to Premier Gordon Campbell is sworn in early in March, it will fall to him or her to decide if carbon taxes will continue to rise and small business taxes will be eliminated next year as planned. But the most significant decision of 2011 will be made by voters directly – to keep the harmonized sales tax or go back to the old provincial sales tax. In his budget speech to the legislature Tuesday, Hansen warned of
will cost, it is a “colossal failure” to prepare for that likelihood. “But I think they do have an idea,” Ralston said. “They’ve chosen to hide that from British Columbia for tactical purposes as they face a referendum, which I think in their heart of hearts they still figure they can succeed on.” B.C. Chamber of Commerce president John Winter said business groups that opposed the HST have softened their criticism. Businesses are starting to see the savings from simpler collecting and filing of sales taxes, and many are gearing up to promote those benefits before a referendum on the HST. “To go back to the old system would be very
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“major implications” that go beyond the return of $1.6 billion in transition funds to the federal government. “The fact is, no province has ever backed out of the HST after implementation,” Hansen said. “Being first would put us into uncharted waters.” Hansen said he could not put a figure on the overall costs of scrapping the HST, although it would include repaying $1.6 billion in transition funds to the federal government and reconstructing a provincial sales tax department at a cost of $30 million a year. NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston said if the government really doesn’t know how much a rejection of the HST
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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Being your own person is an admirable expression of your independence, but it is equally important to go along with the will of the majority. If you do otherwise, nothing can be gained.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) View yourself and what you say in a realistic fashion, because if you don’t, and your opinions are all on the negative side, it’ll have a deleterious effect on the way you handle things. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) It’s nice of you to want to help, but if your judgment is off, it could prove costly to the person you want to assist. There are indications that this could be the case. CANCER (June 21-July 22) There are indications that you won’t complete any one job to your satisfaction if you try to do too many things simultaneously. Remember, it’s how well you accomplish a task, not how many you undertake. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You wouldn’t like it if someone who barely knows you judges you poorly on scanty information, yet this is exactly what you might do to a person whom you just met. Get to know him/ her better. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Subdue your purchases by buying just what you need instead of all that you want. Trying to keep up with the Joneses or acquiring something just because a friend has one is just plain foolish. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Once you establish a constructive objective that you believe to be
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Bridge by Phillip Alder Pierre Corneille, who was one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists along with Moliere and Racine, said, “When we conquer without danger, our triumph is without glory.” That does not apply at the bridge table. If we make our contract without danger, partner will surely be impressed. In this example deal, how would you plan the play in three no-trump after West leads the spade seven: four, 10, king (or queen)? You must open one no-trump with that South hand. If you start with one club and North (as he would) responds one diamond, what would you rebid? There is then no
way to show a balanced hand with 15-17 points. It is partner’s job to cover your weak suit. You have seven top tricks: one spade (trick one), three hearts, one diamond and two clubs. So you need only four club winners, not five. You should also realize that West has the spade ace. First, East was playing third hand high and would have won with the ace if he could have. Also, apply the Rule of Eleven. Seven from 11 is four, and you have seen all four spades higher than the seven: dummy’s eight, East’s 10 and your two honors. West must have the ace, jack and nine of spades. So, if East wins a trick, he will lead a spade
through you, and West will run his suit. But if West is on lead, your remaining spade honor is a stopper. Play a club to dummy’s ace, then lead a club and cover East’s card as cheaply as possible. If West could take the trick, your contract would be safe. Here, though, you collect an overtrick.
Pursuant to Bylaw #1370 (Traf¿c and Parking Regulation), all roads within the City of Armstrong are limited to 70% of Legal Axle Loading, except for the following named roads which are limited to 100% Legal Axle Loading: Smith Drive Smith Drive to Hwy 97A Pleasant Valley Road Pleasant Valley Boulevard Bridge Street Wood Avenue from Bridge Street West Mill Street These restrictions are effective from 1:00 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2011 until further notice. Please pay attention to the posted signs. If you require further information, please contact the City of Armstrong at 250-546-3023. Pat Hickerson Public Works Manager
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MOFFATT, ALEXANDER C.
FISHER, Arthur Edwin CD
August 9, 1926 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 10, 2011
Alex passed away in Vernon, BC at the age of 84. He will be lovingly missed by his wife Beryle, son Garry Shoquist (Janice), daughter Gail Woods, son Glen Moffatt, grandchildren Norah Shoquist-Yee (William), Jessica Kapell (Sean), Duayne Woods (Karen), and great-grandchildren Aidan, Spencer, Carson, Lucas, Jacob, Seth, Jenelle and Curtis, and many nieces and nephews. Alex was born in Saskatoon and was predeceased by his parents and brothers and sister. Alex loved life and was never happier than when he retired to Vernon, living in Desert Cove Estates, and volunteering his time at the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Ranch. Alex had a special gift with animals, and loved to make people laugh. Many thanks to the nurses and staff at Polson Residential Care-North and Special Units. In lieu of Ă&#x20AC;owers, donations can be made in Alexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of B.C., #300-828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver BC V5Z 1E2 (1-800-667-3742). Online condolences may be offered to the family at ggwoods@shaw.ca. No funeral by request.
Donald Adamson Don was born on June 23, 1914 in Erindale, Ontario and he passed away peacefully on February 11, 2011 at the J&J Care Home in Lumby, B.C. He will be missed by his son, Lorne, his daughter-in-law, Jane, his grandson, Kevin, and his granddaughter, Mary. He was predeceased by Gertrude, his wife of sixty years, in 2002 and by their infant daughter Donna in 1952. Don served in the Canadian Army in World War Two. Following the war he and his wife farmed in Surrey until the 1960s. Subsequently, he worked as a school custodian in Surrey before retiring and moving to Oyama in 1975. In 1987 he and his wife moved to Coldstream. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking, building many birdhouses for the North Okanagan Naturalists Club. The funeral service will be held at All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Anglican Church on February 22, 2011 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Rita Harrison ofÂżciating.
September 15, 1926 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 30, 2011
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Edward Fisher, an honourable man and a true gentleman, loving husband, proud father, grandfather and great grandfather on January 30, 2011 in Vernon, BriĆ&#x;sh Columbia. Art was predeceased by his parents; brothers and sisters; brother-in-law Raymond Tingley; son Bruce and daughterin-law Paula both in March of 2005. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife Doreen to whom he was married for sixty years; son David (Laura); grandson Aaron (Melanie) and great grandson Jordan; granddaughter Laurel and very close friends Dianne and Brent Colley. Art was born September 15, 1926 in SwiĹ&#x152; Current, Saskatchewan and was the youngest of six children born to John and Alice Fisher. He grew up on the prairies during the depression. During World War II he joined the South Saskatchewan Regiment at the age of sixteen. His brother Stan was already in the Regiment and his brother Tom was in the Royal Canadian ArĆ&#x;llery. Art went overseas but missed going to Dieppe. He fought in France, Belgium and Holland and was wounded twice in acĆ&#x;on. AĹ&#x152;er the war he joined the Merchant Navy and sailed around the world twice before he was of legal age to vote or drink. Art met his future wife Doreen Tingley in Vancouver and was married in 1951 and then moved to sunny Kemano where they helped build the hydro plant for KiĆ&#x;mat. They moved to KiĆ&#x;mat in 1954 where Art worked for Alcan with the security and ÄŽre department and later in the Safety Department reĆ&#x;ring in 1986 as manager of Oĸce Services. Art loved to ÄŽsh and would oĹ&#x152;en stop at the KiĆ&#x;mat River and catch supper. He was very involved in the Royal Canadian Legion where he was a charter member of Branch 250 in KiĆ&#x;mat and where he helped build the building. In 1959 he was president and held many oĸces. Art was involved with the Sea Cadets and was the Commanding Oĸcer of RCSCC KITIMAAT. In 1986 Art and Doreen reĆ&#x;red to Vernon where once again Art became involved in the Royal Canadian Legion where he called the meat draws for many years and for many years was in charge of the Colour Party. He was awarded a life membership in the Legion in 1985 and was awarded the 50 Year Service Medal in 2004 and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2005. As a member of the Eagles, he received a pin from the Aerie President for his service. Art is playing quarter Keno at the Heavenly Legion with his son Bruce and all his army buddies and friends and now his #7 has been reĆ&#x;red. The family would like to thank Dr. Botha, the staÄŤ in Emergency at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, the kind caring staÄŤ at Heritage Square and Theresa at We Care and everyone for their help and kind words. Expression of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email: vernon@myalternaĆ&#x;ves.ca A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagles Hall (5101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC). In lieu of Ĺ&#x2021;owers, those wishing to do so may make a memorial donaĆ&#x;on in Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to: Personal AlternaĆ&#x;ve Funeral Services Vernon 250-558-0866, Armstrong 250-546-7237
OKAZAKI, Kikuye (Kiku) 1920 - 2011
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A Celebration of Kikuyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. There will be a reception in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room.
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Herman Lepitzki Oct. 8, 1932 - Feb 15, 2011 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our father Herman. Survived by his loving wife Agnes, sister Anne, children Wayne & Andrea, grandchildren Alana, Jena, Carmin & Justin, nieces, nephews and many friends. No service by request. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please donate to charity of your choice.
Cards of Thanks GOOD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2010 wishes to extend sincerest thanks to everyone associated with my selection; JCI presentation committee; Vernon Winter Carnival Parade Committee; Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary; my family, friends & citizens of the City of Vernon who all contributed to me experiencing a most memorable ten days. Sincerely, Lloyd Mitchell
Coming Events Attention Grads of West Van High School, Class of 1961. We are having a 50th reunion at the West Van Yacht Club May 14th and a brunch on May 15th, 2011. For further information contact Heather (Leeson) Farrell at 604-926-0094 or heatherfarell2@gmail.com
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Sidney Kerslake Oct. 2, 1918 - Feb. 11, 2011 With great sadness we announce the passing of our amazing father Sidney E. Kerslake. Dad spent many years contributing to the greater good with his service in the Royal Canadian Signal Corps and his long career with Human Resources. He lived each day with humor and hope. An inspiration to us all. On his retirement he spent time working out at the gym, traveling and for those that knew him would understand - washing his car. All things that contributed to his longevity and sharp wit. Predeceased by his wife of 60 years Sheila, twin brother Maurice and sister Vera. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Patricia (Pete), Susan (Chris), grandchildren Travis (Katelyn), Megan Lowe.
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EVELYN (LYNN) DUNN
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In Loving Memory of
Ken Dase Feb. 21, 2010 To Those I Love And Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do, You mustnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time I travelled on alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only for a time that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be far away, for life goes on, So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see me or touch me.
We miss your love & smile
Love your wife, family & friends
IN MEMORIAM
Mary Carter Kowalski 1922-1981
Thirty years have passed, but still when our thoughts turn to lilacs, fresh baked bread, wood stoves and a yellow rocking chair, Mum we think of you. When we hear the laughter of happy children or a wistful Irish melody, a cheer for the underdog or the lingering whistle of a passing train, we think of you. Your letters, newspaper clippings, crosswords and poetry; red lipstick and polka dot dresses. Picnics in Polson Park and ďŹ&#x201A;oating in Kal Lake; all these make us think of you. Mince tarts, Ava Maria and snowy roads home. Aunts, uncles, cousins and all those who gathered at your table. An extra place always ready for the lost or the lonely. Mum, all these things and so many more make us think of you. In loving memory of Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;blue-eyed beautyâ&#x20AC;?, Mary Georgina Carter Kowalski, from her family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let what you made scatter into the world. It never regretted a minute of you.â&#x20AC;?
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Anne Schieck
1926-2011
(nee Ford)
Lynn passed away peacefully on February 14, 2011 at Vernon Hospice House. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she leaves to mourn her passing, Bob, her husband of 63 years, her daughter Mary Lynn, her son Jim (Jane), daughter Patty (Craig), granddaughter Molly (Chris), grandsons Jeffrey and David, and great grandchildren Bradly and Madelyn. Lynn was born and raised in Calgary. In 1986, she and Bob relocated to the Okanagan where they enjoyed retirement for the past 24 years. She was active in cross country skiing, golÂżng, and particularly enjoyed tending her Ă&#x20AC;ower garden.
was born on October 23rd, 1915 at Irma, Alberta to Frank and Emily Ford and was welcomed Home to be with her Lord on January 29th, 2011 at the age of 95 years. Anne will be greatly missed by her six children, Marj (Dave) Black, Ron (Carol) Schieck, Arlene (Ken) McIntyre, Betty Anne (Pat) Cochrane, Ted (Marlys) Schieck and Gordon (Melody) Schieck; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; her sister, Doris Younker; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2003; one grandson, Chris McIntyre in 1998; one son-in-law, Dave Donley in 1989; and her brothers, George and Frank Ford.
At her request, there will not be a memorial service. Anyone wishing to honour her passing may wish to make a contribution to THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY, #104, 3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S1. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
Anne Ford and Richard Schieck were married in 1941 and they farmed at Irma until they moved to Camrose to attend Bible School. Their Âżrst Pastorate was at Drayton Valley, Alberta and over the years many churches were blessed with their leadership. They semi-retired to the Vernon area in 1973, remaining active in church work for many years before entering full retirement in the 1990s. Their home was always a place where people were welcomed for a visit, a meal, or a place to sleep. Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands were always busy with her handwork which her family and friends beneÂżted from. Her ready smile lit up her face. She was a woman of prayer and had read through the Bible many times. Mom had a great love for gardening and it seemed that any plant would grow under her â&#x20AC;&#x153;green thumbâ&#x20AC;? and tender care.
Celebration of life to be held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Monday, February 21, 11:00 am. Reception to follow.
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Dorian Kelly
A Memorial Service celebrating Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at the Pleasant Valley Church Of God, 6161 Pleasant Valley Road, on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Anne to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan, P.O. Box 3619, Stn Main, Guelph, Ontario N1H 9Z9 or to Sahakarini, P.O. Box 1685, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1X6.
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain, I am the gentle Autumnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rain. When you awaken in the morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled ďŹ&#x201A;ight I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die.
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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Vernon & District Animal Care Society Lost & Found Cat Registry
Paul Mackiewich
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July 1946 - Feb. 2008 You were your wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rock, your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saviour and your grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hero. You were an incredible person who always had an answer, You were dependable and gene rous. You were always there for us when we needed you. You were a beautiful person who created a beautiful family. You are loved and missed ever yday and we know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re up there watching over us keeping us save, making sure everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay . We love you and will see you soon. Remember, we never said goo dbye, just see you later. As Written by Tia Mackiewich
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To donate In Memory or In Honour: online: www.cancer.ca or call: 250.542.0770 or mail to: #104 - 3402 27th Ave Vernon, BC V1T 1S1 Please include: Your name & address for tax receipt. Name of the person being remembered. Name & address to send card to. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Make Cancer History
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HU A Love Song to God Sing HU to expand your awareness, receive more love, and hear the sound behind all sounds. At the Halina Centre 3310 - 37th Ave., Vernon
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LOST: #10225 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Booâ&#x20AC;? - Black, white bib/paws/tum., long hair, large n male, tattoo. Spartan Rd. & Pearson Rd., BX area. Reward. #1110 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scarletâ&#x20AC;? - Black, sht hair, small sp female, red collar, tattoo. Jasper Dr, Bella Vista area. Reward. #1111 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soupâ&#x20AC;? - Bengal (brown / tan leopard marking), sht hair, large n male. Dormie Place, Predator Ridge. Reward. #1112 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ashâ&#x20AC;? - Light / dark grey tabby, sht hair, small n male, tattoo. Old Kamloops Road area. #1113 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dieselâ&#x20AC;? - Grey, sht hair, small n male, tattoo. Old Kamloops Road area. #1114 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;GarďŹ eldâ&#x20AC;? - Light orange tabby, (darker stripes), some white on head, sht hair, slim young male, 38th Ave, across from Civic arena. #1116 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buttonsâ&#x20AC;? - White, orange patches on back, face & head, ďŹ&#x201A;uffy orange striped tail, med.hair, young male. 27th St., across from Seaton Schoo. Reward. FOUND: #1115 - White with black patches, black nose & tail, sht hair, young female. Fulton School area. Feb 4/11.
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for 6 and 4 month contracts for the 2011 growing season. The Production Assistants will be involved in the production of early generation Canola plots from planting through to harvest. The successful candidates will require experience in operating small farm equipment as well as transportation of equipment. They will need to be physically ďŹ t as these positions can be physically demanding. Previous horticultural or agronomic experience is an asset. Preference will be given to those candidates with an interest in agriculture and a proven record of working safely and responsibly with and without supervision. A clean driving record is required. Additional training for these positions will be provided. Please submit your resume to
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Provides support, security, advocacy and information to residents (women, teens and children) and drop in or telephone crisis clients.
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Diploma in the social service field or equivalent. Experience in a similar setting essential. Must be available for all shifts.
Skills - Ability to use positive reinforcement techniques, bridge non verbal communications, assessments and programming, computer literate and work in a team environment.
Qualifications:
Full job description available on website at vwths.shelternet.ca Apply by email to: Debby Hamilton, Executive Director at debbyhamilton@shaw.ca Closing Date:
February 28, 2011
Thank you for your application. Only those interviewed will be contacted.
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Get In. Get Out. Get Working. Healthcare Assistant
Forward resume with cover letter, qualifications and references to: Kindale Developmental Association PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 E-mail: kindale@kindale.net Fax: 250-546-3053 PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS Wages per BCGEU Agreement
Vernon & District Immigrant Services Assistance Service Suite 100 - 3003 - 30th Street, Vernon Tel. (250) 542-4612 • email:eas@shaw.ca
We can help you find work!
• Career planning and Canadian job search • Individual Employment Counselling • Direction & ¿nancial help with foreign credentials – assisting with education/quali¿cations recognition • Training funding for eligible persons • Referrals to other services • Computer skills for job seekers
` Hospice and Palliative Care ` Introduction to Practice ` Personal Care and Assistance ` Lifestyle and Choices ` Caring for Individuals Includes: Crisis Prevention Management
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ARMSTRONG-SPALLUMCHEEN Fire Department actively seeking Recruits
Employment
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
CASUAL
CASUAL SERVER REQUIRED Minimum 3 years experience in fine dining. Must be flexible. Apply in person Monday to Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m
3224 - 30th Avenue NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
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now hiring all positions • MEMBERSHIP CONSULTANTS • FITNESS CONSULTANTS • PERSONAL TRAINERS • FRONT DESK STAFF
Call to book interviews 250-503-1577 Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club
Now Hiring for the 2011 Season Food & Beverage - All Positions Please email you your resume to info@spallumcheengolf.com or fax it to 250-549-7476 Chef wanted. Living in Armstrong area would be an asset. Fax resume to: 250-546-8039
Kitchen help required at local Senior Housing. Monday to Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm (every other week) serving evening meal and clean-up. Casual Housekeeping shiŌs are also available. $9.00 per hour. Vernon Restholm at 2808 - 35th St. Vernon Fax: 250-545-6102 Email: Restholm@telus.net
Ladies Retail Store
is looking for a sales associate. MUST have “Ladies” retail experience. Please hand deliver resumés to:
La Creme Clothing Co. 3003A - 30th Ave, Vernon
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Blueridge Landscaping & Maintenance is seeking people dedicated to high quality landscape maintenance to join our staff for the 2011 season. The successful candidates will be resourceful, dependable, committed to quality and self-motivated. Positions include mower/ trimmer operators & gardening staff; Clean drivers license required, experience is an asset; Resumes accepted at Pleasant Valley Cemetery or by email to info@blueridgelandscaping.ca; Interviews in early March; work begins in April.
JACOBSON
IS THE PLACE TO BE.
Full Time Salesperson Wanted - #1 Selling product in Canada - #1 in market share for the Shuswap Area - Huge Inventory - Process driven team environment - Over 150 Vehicles in our Inventory - Proactive management team - Huge Advertising Budget - Excellent Customer Follow up Program - Huge Repeat Referral Business - Fantastic Website - Monthly Performance Bonuses - Extended Health Benefits - 3 Day Weekend Off Each Month - Extensive Training - Demo Program There’s a Catch… **Applicants must have a minimum 2 years sales experience, the ability to work with a team, the highest level of integrity, a valid BC Drivers license, the desire to earn far above the average income, and the ability to take direction. Think you got what it takes? CALL: Chris Danks Ph: 250-832-2101 or 1-877-603-FORD Fax: 250-832-8310 Email: chris@jacobsonford.com
Relief is only a call away! Call Harry Martens, Estate Administrator (28 years experience) at 250-503-5300 today, To set up your FREE consultation in Vernon. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300 - 3205 - 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9A2 CERTIFIED/JOURNEYMAN Body-tech required for well established Vernon Body Shop. Will consider 4th year apprentice (depending on exp.) Quality Workmanship a must. Apply by email: manfredsautobody@shaw.ca Or fax resume: 250-549-1421 Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & USA. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability need apply. Dedicated tractors, paid drops & direct deposit, no phone calls please Fax resume 250-546-0600 Cook P/T, must know banquet service. Able to work independently, team player. Bring resume to Chef John, Schubert Centre - No Phone Calls. COOK wanted, experience a must. P/T leading to F/T. Apply in person to The Red Barn Restaurant, Polson Mall or fax 250-549-2267. DOZER & Hoe Operators required for Company that constructs oil field roads & leases. Require operators with oil field lease & road construction experience. Competitive wages. Rooms & Meals provided by the company. Call 1-(780)723-5051, Edson AB. FT Qualified ECE/IT wanted in Salmon Arm. Contact: LeighAnne 250-832-5553 or leighanne@ladybuglanding.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department is actively recruiting for energetic community minded people that wish to join a dedicate group of highly trained and motivated people serving their neighbours.
Paid on call ¿re ¿ghter The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department is accepting applications for paid on call ¿re ¿ghters. Candidates must reside in Armstrong or Spallumcheen, be required to successfully complete a ¿tness/health pro¿le, submit a criminal record check, and must successfully complete a 40 hr. Recruit Training course (31st. March-21st. April 2011; Mon+ Thurs evenings and Saturdays). • All applicants must hold a current class 5 drivers license and a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. • Applicants must be available for weekly ¿re practices; (Monday evenings’ 19:00 hrs and occasional extra-curricular training). • The ability to respond to calls during the day and afternoon as well as night time an asset. • Class 3 and/or air endorsed drivers license an asset but by no means essential. Interested persons are asked to send resume, including hand written cover letter to: Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department. PO box 252, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4
JOIN US ON:
Employment
Start rate per hour - $15.23 per hour + benefits
Free services for Newcomers, FOREIGN Professionals/Trades Persons
(Formerly Resident Care Attendant Program)
(250)
Qualifications - Special Needs Worker Certificate or Extended Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Certificate or Care Aid Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate, First Aid and Unrestricted BC Class 4 Drivers License.
Employment
Closing date: Mar 4th. 2011 Successful applicant will be contacted.
LABOURERS (Full-time – Permanent) Reporting to an assigned Unit Manager, Operator, Tradesman or Equivalent, this position carries out a variety of work necessary for the completion of the municipality’s construction and maintenance operations in the areas of water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage system, road, sidewalks, parks and buildings, and performs other work as required. Rate of pay: $21.09/hr. This position may be subject to layoff during the winter months. Only applications submitted with a valid driver’s abstract will be considered. Please note only short-listed candidates will be asked to apply for a criminal record check. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 25, 2011. Please quote competition #4-COV-11.
www.vernonmorningstar.com
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Employment
Employment
Help Wanted
Employment
Employment
Services
Alterations/ Dressmaking
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
EXPERIENCED Esthetician/ Nail Tech req for Just for You Spa & Salon. Please Apply in person w/resume to 301 2520 53rd Avenue, Vernon. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca LOOKING for experienced tire changer & licensed mechanic only. Great working environment, benefits available. Join our Big-O Tire Team. Apply in person with resume. 2309 48th Ave, Vernon, BC.
HD SERVICE Technician. Noble Tractor & Equipment is seeking a Journeyman or 4th yr apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. We are a certified Case IH Agricultural & Light Industrial dealership. Noble Tractor offers a competitive salary with group benefits package. Fax resume to: 250-546-3165, email: nobletractor@telus.net, mail: Noble Tractor & Equip. Ltd, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4.
Looking for office back up w/accounts payable and cash office experience, full availability. Apply at Zellers Service desk. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 Required immediately 1 experienced stone counter top fabricator & 1 qualified cabinet maker. Classic Countertops and Cabinets. 250-549-2875.
Volunteers
Volunteers
Seeking Musician 2 hrs Sunday Mornings Vocal (preferred keyboard or guitar) Present Musician will assist with transition. Contact 1-250-833-6005 between 6 & 8pm. Whiskey Jack Logging of Golden has an immediate position for an Experienced 120 Madill Yarder Operator. Grappling Experience a Must. Email Resume to whiskeyjack@redshift.bc.ca Fax to 250-344-7282; Mail to Box 10, Golden BC, V0A 1H0 or Deliver to 1403 7th Ave. S, Golden, BC. Youth ages 11 & up. Earn while you learn. Job skills for the future. Lic. supervised youth program. Pays up to $75 p/w. 260-1006
Volunteers
V erno ernon and D i strict V o lunteer B u reau Hearr ts and Hands Community Network H volunteervernon.ca or 250-545-0585 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 15, 2011 If you would like to offer a few hours of your time to the community, here are some Volunteer Opportunities Organization
Key: you and agency will determine time Duties Comments
Required Positions
Trades, Technical INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN FOREMAN
Required for Betts Electric Ltd, Penticton BC. Must have exp in Mining including: WWTP & WTP, Instrumentation, PLC’s, control panels & High Voltage electrical work. FSR - A or B required. F/T with some travel.
Whitevalley Seniors
Group Activity Assistant
assist with seniors' activities
Friends of Fintry Prov. Park
Librarian/SocietyArchivist
assist organizing book collections
Newsletter Editor
coordinate reports & membership lists
Wage & Benefits Negotiable Apply by e-mail to: resume@betts.bc.ca or Fax to: (1) 250-492-3343
Tour Guides
give tours of Manor House & Barns
Journeymen Electricians & Apprentices
Assistant Special Needs
be a friend to special person
Required for Betts Electric in the Oliver area. Start ASAP.
Competitive Wage & Benefits.
Kindale Developmental Seniors” Bureau
Home Visitors
visit with seniors in their homes
Science Centre
Farm/Garden Friends
work with students –gardening program
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
May to September
March to June Wed.mornings – 9:00 -11:30 every 2 weeks
Help Wanted
Did you resolve to get more exercise this year? Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. You will get exercise AND earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students and Adults both welcomed.
ENDERBY AREA RT 906 - Granville Ave & George St Available now EAST HILL AREA RT 82 - 27 Cres & 18 St Available ASAP BX AREA
Please apply to: resume@betts.bc.ca or Fax: (1)-250-492-3343
Work Wanted GERMAN TRAINED FARRIER available for work. For more information visit: www.farrier-hennig.com
FOR YOUR alteration needs Call Kathy - 250-541-0227. Reasonable Rates, Quality Work!
Alternative Health Mountain Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Marcel Mallette, Registered Acupuncturist. 7639 Silver Star Rd. Vernon 250-260-3892
Financial Services
Reduce Debt by up to
70%
• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest
1-866-888-8681 www.4pillars.ca
DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-434-4346 REDUCE DEBT by up to 70% Avoid bankruptcy. Free consultation. BBB accredited. 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
Home Care
Available for Hire Skilled and Unskilled Labourers available daily for both BUSINESSES and RESIDENTIAL Minor home repairs, moving & snow removal
Contact Steve 250-541-0183 COMPLETE RENOVATIONS, Repairs or updates to your home. I have 20yrs exp. in construction. I am also a journeyman Electrician, quality work at an affordable price, so I can save you money. 250868-7334 MASTER HANDYMAN, 35 YRS EXP. RENO’S AND PAINTING. Repair, remove & replace. WILF 250-938-9392. Tree pruning, yard clean up, odd jobs, dump runs. Free estimates.Brian 250-558-9200.
Livestock
Certified Care Aide avail for respite, personal care & overnights. Mayda 250-549-3066
Don Weixl Photography Business Photography and Portraits, Weddings, Special Events. 29 years experience Reasonable rates with fast and friendly service. www.donweixl.com 250-545-1058
Cleaning Services Higher Standards Home Cleaning, done to your expectations. Alice 250-558-0840.
Livestock
Available Mar 2
Reliable and committed Call Paul:
Available ASAP
250-938-0868
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES contact Donna Tuesday-Friday, 250-550-7901 for more info
Cleaning Services
Feed & Hay
Karmel Kleaning, 40 years experience, bondable, reliable, references. 788-475-4051. Monique’s Cleaning Service. Home cleaning. All materials used are eco-friendly. Vernon/ Coldsteam. 1-250-801-5443 Residential Cleaning Providing: Thorough, Consistent and Reliable Professional Service for over 10 years. References Available. 778-475-3315
2nd cut grass hay, small square bales, $7/bale. 250838-6725 COW HAY for sale. 60-70lb square bales. $4.50/bale. (250)542-7607 Feed for sale. Round bales. Barley haylage & grass alfalfa mix hay. 250-546-6076 eves. Free manure, you pay for trucking. Bark mulch & sawdust for sale. 250-804-6720 Good quality hay, alfalfa grass mix, heavy square bales, barn stored. 542-9419 or 309-5956 HAY FOR SALE, easy access. Call (250)545-1817 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs, delivery avail. on larger orders, also Silege bales or Feeder hay. 250-838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Organic hay (Alfalfa & Brome) extremely high quality. $8.00 bale. 250-503-7889. Very good quality haylage, no rain, 3 times wrapped, $45/bale. Call (250)838-7932
Computer Services NORVAL COMPUTER (formerly Computers Plus) OPENING SPECIAL $40 / hour!!! 614-Cliff Ave. ENDERBY, BC Call 250-938-0512 norvalcomputer@gmail.com
Countertops CUSTOMROCKCOUNTERS GRANITE BLOWOUT SALE GRANITE SUPER SALE! 150 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM
GRANITE KITCHENS Starting at $2495. INCL DELIVERY & INSTALLS Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. 250-870-1577 QUARTZ the best stone for countertop surfaces. 156 colors. 10yr guarantee. Complete kitchens or countertops only. We will not be undersold. Classic Countertops & Cabinets. (250)549-2875 REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Electrical Electrician - Licensed, bonded and insured. Available for renovation and new construction. Free estimates, no job too small. Seniors’ discount. Call Art at Polaris Electric 250-486-7430.
Excavating & Drainage TELFORD CONTRACTING, Excavation? We can help! Utiliti, site prep, certified septic installations, retainment walls. Professional and quality work. Call 250-838-2562 or email ctelf@telus.net
Handypersons
Fix it
250-260-0110
Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter and emergency vet care financial assistance for low income owners • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER BOOSHAY’S TRAINING ACADEMY Novice obedience classes, all age & breeds welcome. New class April 7th. Enroll now, class fills fast. (250)558-5322 HAVANESE/BICHON frise puppies, comes with shots, delivery avail. (250)804-6848 Havenese pups and Bichon pups. Micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, great dispotions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923. Shi-chi pup only one sweet baby left, potty trained, $400. 250-309-1111 WOLF HYBRID Cubs res. now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC
Photography / Video
LIVESTOCK HAULING
RT 31 - 40 Ave. & 35 Street
Pets & Livestock
Legal Services ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury? MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims! 24hrs.1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation
RT 41 - 39 Ave. & Windsor Place
ALEXIS PARK
Services
Merchandise for Sale
Moving & Storage
Appliances
FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance throughout 2010 Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
#1 Choice, washer & dryer $250, fridge’s $150, ranges $100, great selection, Stuart 250-549-6545 GE 30” electric range, coil burners, self clean oven, good cond. $75. 250-545-3026 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stackers & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781. Maytag 2006 washer & 2007 dryer $300. Hot tub $950. All very good cond. 250-548-0088 WHIRLPOOL white washer/ dryer. Works like new. $155 for set. 250-999-9699, 250307-5261
Rubbish Removal 250-808-0733 SKYHIGH DISPOSAL. Full service Junk Removal & Bin Rentals. DUMPRUNZ Fast, courteous service, yard waste, household junk or ? 250-307-9449
Pets & Livestock
small ads,
Feed & Hay
BIG deals!
the classifieds
1st crop alfalfa mix round bales, no rain, barn stored, 250-547-6584
250-550-7900
Computer Services
Computer Services
™ MicroSolve Computer Solutions
In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.
Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
542-8620
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HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION TILING (WALLS & FLOORS) WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORS GENERAL REPAIRS & RENOS CARPENTRY 16 PLUMBING Years Experience
For Free Estimate Call:
CHRIS - 250-540-0025
Kitchens and Baths Holm Renovations Ltd
X Fine Interior Finishing X Custom Woodwork X Basement suites X Design & Colour Advice Call for a free estimate - Over 30 years experience
Call Errol or Roberta 250-545-3321
References • All Work Guaranteed
HANDYMAN
HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Residential Snow Removal
TIM 250-307-8772 Quality Work Guaranteed
BOOKKEEPING
EXPEREINCED CRAFTSMEN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
• Bath Remodels • Decks • Drywall
• Kitchen • Basement Remodels Finishing • Painting • Tile Work • Plumbing • Much More Licensed, Bonded & Insured 250-545-3130
Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. At Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. it is our objective to provide a quality, stress free project. We do all aspects of house construction. From project management of large high end homes, to labor on small renovations. No job is to big or to small!
Quality construction management...everytime! Contact Info: Ed Hoffort - Owner • Office: 250-549-1175 Fax: 250-549-1175 • Email: ed@khcl.ca • Website: www.khcl.ca
250-545-8294
SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS
HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
(Restyling under $1,600)
Insured * References * Guaranteed
(250) 307-5528 bbw@shaw.ca
Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435
HOME RENO’S And Handyman Services
Repaints our specialty! • Walls • Doors • Windows • Trim • Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH! Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or
308-9783 549-5140
Call Don: 250-309-6070
INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • TEXTURED CEILINGS REPAIRS TO DRYWALL • FREE ESTIMATES
FREE COLOR CONSULTANT
DAN’S PAINTING & REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING RELIABLE - WORK GUARANTEED - CHEAPEST RATES IN TOWN - WCB INSURED
250-542-2599 250-540-3484
“All Your Concrete Needs”
Tazz’s Concrete • Foundations • Concrete Floors • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Sidewalks/Curbs • Suspended Slabs
• Framing • Siding/Roofing Hardi Plank/Vinyl • Decks/Patios • Renos Complete • Post & Beam
Mark Usselman • 250.308.9384 M Supplier & Instal Installer of Windows & Doors ~ 25 Years Experience
KITCHEN CABINETS
Kitchen cabinets & vanity refacing. Replace doors, update crown, modern hardware, counters, tile splash. Bring your old cabinets up to date at a fraction of the cost. www.kpro.ca
BRICK & STONE
Brick or Stone Work Small Stucco Jobs 35 Years Experience
No job too small! Annette & Dennis 250-307-6484 (Cell)
250-542-8368 (Home)
You Belong
HERE! You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
250-550-7900 WINDOWS & DOORS
Enoch
Door & Window Home Repairs
Dave - (250) 309 0206
DRYWALL
- WE CANwindow DO IT!” $70 per
Quality Professional Installations See us at our new location
NEW 2001 43rd St Vernon, B.C.V1T 6K7 All Your Drywalling Needs
New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE CREW WITH QUALITY RATES FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED
549-0115
250-550-7900
“For all your window and door needs GOVERNMENT GRANTS
CONTACT
250 550 7900 250-550-7900
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
250-545-4587
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
QUESTIONS?
Light Framing, Decks, Sheds, Ceramic Tile, Drywall Repairs, Painting, Door/Window Installations, Kitchen Renovations, Cabinet Installations, Insurance Restorations
Phone: 558-5452 • Cell: 308-8268
Additions, Basements, Renovations, Steel Stud Framing, Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings Call Attila: 250-546-6282
250-550-7900
• Full Renovations • Cert. Vinyl Deck Inst. • Elect./Plumb.• Painting & Home Design
JOB JAR
JACK WESSELL PAINTING
250-308-2870
CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT
Mark of Excellence
• Bathroom Reno’s • Ceramic Tiles • Finishing/Mouldings • Electrical • Interior/Exterior Painting • Plumbing
KITCHEN PRO DON’T REPLACE, REFACE 778-753-5776
PAINTING
Specializing in Small Businesses
You Belong
Complete Renovations * Repairs * Decks * Fences “Framing to Flooring”
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
1-800-88-HANDY
Bookkeeping Services
INCOME TAX SERVICE E-FILE
Kitchen or Bathroom Cabinets
kelowna.handymanconnection.com Now serving all the North Okanagan including Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Lavington, Coldstream, BX & Oyama
- 6 Yrs Experience - Monthly Accounting - GST, PST, Payroll & Tax Returns - Financial Statements
Call Pat 549.6745
Nu-Look Homeworks Choose
Construction
• • • • •
Concrete
Inside - Out
DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663
Ask about MILGARD’S LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Installations • Wood windows • Vinyl - Fiberglass - Aluminum • All milgard windows c/w Suncoat Lowe Glass • Free Estimates … 2 to 3 Week Delivery
Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon • 545-6096 • Fax (250) 545-1977
www.vernonmorningstar.com
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PLUMBING
STUCCO
NEED A PLUMBER?
CARWAY STUCCO Stucco, Re-stucco & Repairs
25 + years Experience
Ph: 307-0387
Auctions BIG M Auction Sale Saturday Feb 26, 12 noon at 5765 Falkland Rd, Falkland. Saddles & tack, horse equipment, tools, antiques, giftware and misc. Already consigned, new tack - large amounts, saddles, harness & collars, hip bells and scotch tops. Large cast school bell, wood stove, platform scale, treadle sewing machine, jukebox, crocks, cream cans, tools and much more. Consignments wanted. 25% commission. No buyers fee. For more information call 250-379-2078 or 604850-4238. Visa, Mastercard & Interac
Firewood/Fuel Apple wood full length dump truck, approx. 1.75 cord $250, cut up $350. 250-546-3505 Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16” length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461 Firewood, quality mixed, full chord. $120. + delivery. 250547-1490 Kris. FREE Pallets for firewood or ....?? Behind Morning Star Building, 4407 25th Ave. Vernon. Pine 1 cord round $120, split $150, Fir $150/$180. Birch $170/$200. Delivered. 250547-9733 PREMIUM FIREWOOD 14yrs in business. Guaranteed dry, cut & Split. All species. Delivery 250-260-7932.
Furniture Broyhil Settee, green & rose stripes. $300. (250)542-9166 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 Like new blue recliner, $35. New baby crib w/mattress, crib sheets & bumper pads, $60. 250-999-9699, 250-307-5261 New Platform Bed with New mattress, all still in package. Clearout $490, (250)550-6647 Oak Paluser 4 piece double bedroom suite. $400. (250)542-9166 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647
Garden Equipment John Deere dual-stage snowblower 8hp 32” electric start, $375. 250-503-2177 Noma dual-stage snowblower w/electric start, chains 10hp 28” $450. 250-503-2177
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING Containers/Bridges Super sale on now New/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES 20’24’40’45’48’53’ insulated reefer containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are overstocked. Delivery BC & AB. 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtcontainer.com
Grande Plumbing
ADAIR ELECTRIC LTD.
• New Construction • Reno’s • Gas Lines
RENOS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
WHY WAIT? Available on short notice! Certified Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter
FREE ESTIMATES • LOW RATES
Jesse 250.540.4786
Heavy Duty Machinery
Licensed Bonded Robbie & Insured 250-309-0916
Misc. for Sale
FREE Removal of unwanted equipment etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245 Winter special 10% off on rebuilt eng., gas & diesel. Agri.,Indust.,auto, 25 years exp.,all work guaranteed. 250832-1903.
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds also. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 C.J’s MOBILE HAIR COMPANY- FAIR PRICING FOR SENIORS. Perms, Colors, Haircuts, in the comfort of your home. Registered Business 22 years exp. stylist. Call Carolynn, 250-540-7888.
Jewels, Furs
Misc. Wanted
Happy Valintines! Ladies high end diamond ring, heavy gold, serious inquires(250)306-8068
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Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER scooters & power chairs, lift chairs, walkers & ramps, new & used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Shoprider Dealer, 250-5423745, 1-888-542-3745
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WANTED Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. We also buy, sell & pick up.
Call Dodds Auction 250-545-3259 1yr playing membership at Vernon Golf & C. C. All privileges w/ regular annual dues. Present member on disability leave . 250-549-2225. 20 minute lay down ESB tanning bed, 24 white lights, (Sunergy). $5,000. OBO. 250308-1037. 3 input Raven amp., loud $50. Pellet rifle $75. Mantal clocks $75. 250-549-7015 3 motor Guardian Hospital bed, w/side rails. 1989 F150, 2wd $1400. 250-547-6069 8000lb. Ramsay elec. winch $450 ALSO new 5ton Timberman elec. wood splitter $350. (250)546-6341 Aloha Laundry Cafe, new coffee bar, all hot drinks, any size, $2 for all of Feb. Fresh brewed every cup. 2800 34 St. BRAND new 5 stage reverse osmosis water filtration system. Retail price: $795. Now: $250. Call 250-863-1544 Free scrap metal dump site. If it’s metal, we take it! 250-3096107, 250-546-9536 Free Scrap removal. All metals & cars. No microwaves or t.v.s. Minimum p/u load. 250-309-6107, 250-546-9536 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com PRIVATE Collector will buy gold & silver coins! All conditions. Check your safety deposit box! Todd, 250-864-3521 RIGIDFOAM Insulation, 2 x 5 10/ bundle $15ea bundle. Call 250-862-8682, 1660 Cary Rd
Animal mounts, life size mounts, head mounts, Bear rugs & hides. (250)545-9550 ❏❐ I Collect Coins. Paying more than Silver. Confidential. Chad 1-250-863-3082 ❏❐
SCRAP & BROKEN GOLD JEWELLERYGold/Silver coins top prices paid on the spot- Raven Traders, 2904 30th Ave. (250)549-4322 Wanted: Double stroller & very small child’s two wheel bike. Call 250-545-7067 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Sporting Goods Bear Super Kodiak 50lbs recurve- bow, right handed, with quiver & arrows and spine tester. Like new. $350 obo. (250)542-7984 after 5pm. Firearms’ Safety & Hunting Courses PAL 11-12 Mar 11, CORE 25-27 Mar 11 Call Jim at 250-275-6316
Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, gas/hydro to driveway. Price $235,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.
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NO BANKS!
BOB ADAIR 250-275-4780
For Sale By Owner
4003 - 27TH AVE, VERNON
PRIME LOCATION
294,900
• 3 bedroom • 60 x 100 ft lot with lane access (overall property on two titles) • Renovated. New windows, furnace, hot water. All water lines replaced. • Large deck and fully fenced private yard.
#102 - 2806 35 Street • Hurry in, listed $7,700 below assessment • Steps to Safeway, Schubert Centre & all amenities • 55+, immaculate 1241 sq. ft. home • 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, new upgrades • Patio backs onto private yard & Vernon creek
$194,900 PHONE 250-558-3737 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92709 for pics & info
5769 Oriole Drive • Updated 3 level split 1830 sq. ft. home • Great location - steps to schools & parks • 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lots of closets and storage space • Sunken FR with f/p, formal LR & DR, 6’ basement, RV parking • New air conditioning, hot water tank, flooring, paint
$399,000 PHONE 250-545-8750 visit: www.PropertyGuys.com ID#92708 for pics & info
VERY DESIRABLE energy efficient upgraded 4 bedroom home in Lavington. Upgrades include: Windows, doors, flooring, and exterior paint. Fully landscaped, private fenced yard, paved driveway, separate garage and carport. 6866 Learmouth Rd. 778-475-2212.
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Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down) 3/4bd/office potential condo, centrally located, assumable mortgage. D/P. 250-542-0060 Prime unit in South Valley Ranch, Adult #15-5888 Okanagan Landing Rd. Many upgrades, backs onto greenbelt. 250-549-4838 evenings or leave msg.
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LIMITED TIME ONLY No HST & reduced 60K. Kalamalka Lakeview Showhome.
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250-306-7517 • 250-309-7160
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Brand new 2200 sq ft home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Triple car garage. All appliances included. Close to schools, parks, lake.
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Mobile Homes & Parks SWEET DEAL! 1955sq.ft. mobile on .23 acres, new appl’s, huge master bdrm w/gas f/p, 3bdrm w/mortgage helper (studio suite- fully self contained) $297,500. Call Nancy 250-503-1383 WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250-814-3788 www.hbmodular.com
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 BEDROOM GARDEN APT. freshly painted, lam. floors, sliding glass door, fridge, stove, hot water incl. N/P. Excellent management.
$
610. 250-542-7723
Maple Ridge Gardens Luxury Living
Spacious & Deluxe 2 bedroom, 2 bath Condo, Gas Fireplace, Lge. Sundeck. Secure & monitored mature adult building, Guest suite, Library + Rec room, UG parking. $995, incl. heat, F&S, DW. NS, NP. Cat OK. 250-309-2000
CAPRI GARDEN ENDERBY RENTALS • Very clean units Very • Security building • Window coverings Reasonable Rent • Fridge / stove
Call to view 250-308-6801
ONE MONTH FREE RENT
1bdrm, 1bdrm + den,on site managers, f/s, d/w,a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented on 2 acres of park like setting, n/p, n/s. 250545-5773 or 250-550-0243.
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Why not call a agent 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
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ESTATE – MUST SELL!!
www.DistressedVernonHomes.com O’KEEFE2 Team @ Century 21 Vernon • 1-877-509-9009
SUPER-SIZED RENT-TO-OWN Bright Family-Sized Eat-in Kitchen/Dining New appliances / Cabinets / Paint Lovely Townhouse on Quiet Tree-Lined Street Credit problems OK. Call 1-877-509-9009 or get info at www.DistressedTownHomes.ca O’KEEFE2 Team @ Century 21 Vernon
Large one level rancher style, 2 bedroom townhome in Skyway Village close to Wal-Mart and Village Green. Very large master suite, 2 full bathrooms, gas fireplace, new furnace and a double garage. Lots of value here. No age restrictions. Quick possession! All offers considered. Asking $269,000. MLS® Call direct 250-308-7134 • Bjorn Edblad, Re/Max Vernon
B26 Sunday, February 20, 2011 - The Morning Star
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Commercial/ Industrial
GREEN VALLEY ESTATES Armstrong
Seniors 55+ 1 bedroom Apartment 660 sq. ft. Walk to downtown $ 700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158
Large bach apt for rent, hydro not included $475.00. One very small one, hydro incld $450.00. Quiet person only, no pets, parties, drugs! Call to view, 250-558-5020.
Horizon Apartments 1903 - 31A Street
■ 1 or 2 Bedroom ■ Adult 40+ ■ N/P ■ N/S ■ Balcony ■ Coin Laundry ■ Covered Parking ■ Close to Hospital
250-558-9696 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
MORRIS MANOR 2 bedroom corner suite and 1 bedroom available. Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. For more information call
250-542-8989
The CLIFFS 2 Bedroom Suites from
$
1000 / month
F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + heat, hot water and hydro all included. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. N/S, N/P. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
250-542-1701
HILLTOP MANOR CITYVIEW APT WILLOW MANOR 1 & 2 bedroom. $650-$800 No drugs, No dogs 250-260-1630
1 & 2 bdrm avail,East Hill and Lakeview Manor, hardwood flrs, N/S, N/P. On site laundry, heat incl. Avail Feb 1. 250260-5870 1&2bdrm, close to DT, reno’d, in-suite laundry h/u. $850/mo. 1 month free rent or $400 grocery voucher! 250-549-0440. 1bdrm apt. adult building, ns, np, large, clean, quiet, incl. air, cable, extra storage, secure scooter & bike storage, RR. 250-545-8985
Small ads, BIG deals!
Columbia Apartments Available March 1
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Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown. Seniors building. No Pets.
To view call
250-545-1519
ALEXIS PARK MANOR • Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building
250-549-2770 1BDRM downtown, N/S, W/D, cable, Wi-Fi & util/incl. $800, avail. March 1. (250)260-3196 1-Bed & Bach, bright & clean in a quiet, carefully managed Apartment building on bus route & walk to downtown. incl’s appliances, heat, hot water, cable TV, locker and parking. Also available furnished. N/P, N/S 40+. 250-550-4069 2-bdrm loft on farm in Mara, utilities included. $650/mo. 250-838-6630. Avail. immed. 2bdrm furnished, ns, np, lakeshore. 250260-8843 Bachelor suite with balcony, furn’d or unfurn. Immed. Short or long term. 250-541-0077 BRAND NEW! Large 2 BR, 2 Bath CONDO for RENT in Vernon, secure heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D avail. 2 suites to choose from: $1050 & $1100/month. Please call Melissa at 250-545-2834 & ask about new move in incentives. For rent at Three Links Lodge, Armstrong. 55+ only, 2 suites1bdrm suite couples only, and 1 bachelor suite. Doreen 250546-0257 or Nancy 250-5468158 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 LUMBY, Shushwap apt, 1 or 2 bdrm, newly upgraded. Heat & cable incl. Coin wash laundry. Mature people pref. N/p, Refs Req. 250-545-8583, 307-4343 Modern 2 bed, 1 bath apartment. D/w, a/c, $850/mo incl sat tv. Avail. furnished. Seeking long-term tenant. 250-3625468. NEW, 2bdrm, downtown Vernon, $1050/mo incl all appl., A/C, W/D, Secured heated U/G parking. Call Mel 604-936-8513, 604-816-9835 Newer 2bd/2bth, appl. incl., mature person, ns/np, ref $900 +util. avail. imm.250-558-4214 NEWLY RENOVATED with ceramic & laminate, Enderby, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. 250-308-9299 Nice view, 2bdrm apt, quiet adult building, courthouse area N/S, N/P, $700. 250-558-0305 RENT INCENTIVE AVAILABLE Arlington/ Embers/ Century, 1 & 2 bdrm, NP, NS, close to bus/ shopping/Schubert centre clean/ well maintained, 55+ 250-275-8066 RICKFORD MANOR. 1 & 2bdrm suites, NS, NP, adult bldg. Call 250-545-1412
1700SQFT office space for lease. 250-558-1166. Office for rent, busy location, $400/mo. +HST, 500sq.ft incl/util. 5005 24 St. 2nd floor, Call Susan (250)542-5728 RETAIL/COMMERCIAL high exposure, 5201-26th St. Rate neg. 1/2 Bldg. up to 3500 sq.ft. Vernon. 1-250-717-7488.
Duplex / 4 Plex
½ DUPLEX FOR RENT Great area, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, $915 plus 2/3 utility, N/S, N/P, references
250-550-0234 2 BEDROOM 3608 - 25th Avenue, Vernon $845/month + utilities W/D, Fridge & Stove Included No Pets • No Smoking Available February 1st Separate Entrance • Private Yard
250-558-9696 1BDRM +DEN EAST HILL 5-appl. daylight, preventer & driveway, f/p, ns, $775 util/inch. (250)275-1659 1bdrm on Kal Lake, adult oriented, N/S N/P avail immed, $1500/mo. 250-545-8914 2bdrm large quiet 4plex, w/d hook up, cat ok, no dogs, $795/mo. util/incl. 250-5424310, 250-308-9738 2BDRM suite in 4plex, level entry, newly reno’d, close to Multiplex. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. Avail. immed $875/mo. +util. 250-545-4461 250-503-7296 3709 24 Ave. Vernon, C-unit 2bdrm, huge yard, $800/mo. 250-549-3634 250-490-1530 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmnt, parking, March 1, Lumby, $1200/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 1bath, N/P, F/S, laundry h/u, ref’s req. Avail imm, $950/mo. +util. (250)545-6962 3bdrm, gas heat, laundry hook-up, new paint/flooring, n/p. n/s. 250-545-9063 4BDRM, +den, 2 full baths, fenced yard, DW, WD, near Fulton, cul-de-sac, single garage, NS/NP, $1250/mo +util. 250-308-1148, 250-503-7273 Affordable 2bdrm lower suite, w/d, n/p, $800/mo. incl/util. 250-549-8463 Mission Hill 2bdrm lower, $800. Avail.Mar 1, UTIL/INCL, N/S, N/P, W/D. 250-306-6996
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm, f/s, n/s, cat ok, 15/20 min. to Armstrong/Vernon $800/mo. 250-379-2665. 2bdrm reno’d, f/s, laundry h/u, Mar. 1 $800 + util. 6151 Old Kamloops Rd. 250-542-7179 IN Lumby, 2-bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, n/p, $750/mo avail. immed. (250)503-7044
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HOUSE FOR RENT Great Coldstream location, close to schools and park. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus an ensuite. Large fenced yard with a pool and hot tub. All for $1,800/mo
Call 250-558-1896 1bdrm house on acreage, PVX Rd Armstrong. N/P, N/S, references, D.D., $750/mo + hydro 250-306-0664
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *Apartments * Duplexes * Suites *
2 bdrm 1 bath level entry West Vernon $795+util 3906 27th Ave Incl Fr St avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath furnished Adv.Bay condo $825+util 26-8800 Adventure Bay Rd Avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath 55+ W. Vernon condo $745+util 109-3701 27 Ave Incl FSDWWD Avail Now 1 bdrm 1 bath downtown apartment $585+util 3504 32nd Str Includes FR ST Avail now 1 bdrm 1 bath Mission Hill suite $575 incl util 3943 15 Ave Incl FR ST Avail Mar. 1 bed 1 bath rural suite Pets consid. $750 incl util 6980 PV Rd Incl Fr St Wa Dr avail Mar
CONTACT CONTACT DOUG DOUG WILLIAMS WILLIAMS 250-260-0198 250-260-0198 •• email: email: d-williams@shaw.ca dwilliams@shaw.ca See pictures & maps at FREE Rental List
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at 5603 - 27 St., Vernon
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2bdrm Kiliney Beach lakeview 1bath, huge lot, Apr. 1. $1050. ref’s a must, 604-596-5645 2BDRM, Lavington, NS/NP, F/S, W/D, avail March 1, $850/mo +util. 250-542-7517. 2bdrm, level-entry, downtown, large yard, & shed, W/D, NS avail immed., R.R., $875/mo +util. 250-558-8226. 2bdrm, upper floor, incl. util, shed, cable, n/s, n/p, $1025. avail. Mar 1. (250)542-7806 3bdrm, 2bath, main floor, wood flooring, large yard. $900 +util. 250-307-1546 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3bdrm, top floor, new reno, 1.5-bath, 5-appl. $1200/mo +util. sm. pet ok. Call 250-2751276, 250-306-4996 4bdrm, 1bath, new flooring, on 2.5 acres, walk to schools pets ok, $1250/mo. avail now. 250-542-6171 4-BDRM 2.5 bath house. Walk to OUC. Over looking Kal Lake, 8930 Varsity Dr. $1350. (403)452-1647. 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 5bdrm 2bath Mission Hill. Reno’d. Shared laundry. N/S, N/P. RR. March 1. $1200 + utils & DD. 250-308-6111 AVAIL March 1/11, 3bdrm, 2bath, F/S, W/D propane/elec. heat, 13kms South on Westside rd. long term renters ref’s req’d. 250-549-1848
VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon
Shared Accommodation
CONDO / APT. WITH GARAGE 2 bd., 2 bath, great views, FS, DW, W/D, enclosed garage. Available Immed. $850/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. 3 BDRM CONDO / APT. Laminate floors throughout, FS, DW, ground floor, quiet, good location. Available Immed. $900 $850 $795/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Bachelor apartment, close to grocery, on bus route, covered parking, summer swimming pool, on-site laundry. Available Immed. $525 $495/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
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250-309-1742 • Bachelor suite in complex. Shared washrooms, all utilities including cable TV. $550 • 1 bdrm apartment in Mountain View in city center. F&S, stall parking, in-building laundry, includes utilities. $650 • 1 bdrm apartment in Alexis Park. Utilities incl. 1 parking stall, storage shed, F&S, W&D hookup. $750 vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 2 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee (Alexis Park). F&S, dedicated parking stall, no pets. $900 • 2 bdrm upper condo in Lumby. Renovated, looks great, all laminate floors, 5 appliances, balcony, big master bdrm, 900 sqft. $800 • 3 bdrm ½ side of duplex 1½ bath, new flooring & paint. F&S. W&D hookups. $900 • 3 bdrm upper suite in Heritage home, lower East Hill, 1500 sq. ft., utilities incl., gar., yard, $1400 • 3 bdrm townhouse in Arbor Lee, Alexis Park. F&S, W&D, nice layout, good condition. $1,000 vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 4 bdrm large half side of duplex in Harwood. Upstairs renovated, looks great. 1½ bath. Fenced yard, no pets. Available immediately. $1,100 • 5 bdrm large older home, 5 acres, on OK Ave, close to town. Wood heated workshop, fenced 3 ac for livestock, wrap-around deck, 2 living rooms, 5 appliances, well water. $1,800
Room for rent, prefer profess. female or student, non-smoker, non-partier, no drugs, $300 (250)503-1269, 250-306-4383
Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, Sale or Lease. HWY.6 Mini Storage. 4 sizes indoor units. Outdoor fenced compound. Check our prices. 1-888-547-2090.
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1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. females pref. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, N/S, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 1BDRM, no-drugs, no-parties, downtown. $450/mo. incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-5490644 Furnished bdrm in executive lakeside home, util., cable & wireless internet incl. shared laundry & kitchen, priv. bathroom, $500/mo 250-545-4718.
Furn. room in large house, $450/mo incl/util, Suits mature prof./student (250)503-8018 Good location, bus, quiet, util, internet, refs, n/s, n/drugs, neg rent. 250-549-7418 / 307-9407 Large Room available in East Hill, shared kitchen & bath, cable/ utils incl. $450/mo. 250558-3579 PRIVATE ROOM - fully furnished internet, phone, cable. (778)930-0181 Room for rent, own bath, one responsible female pref, n/s, n/p, no-drugs, no parties, Avail immed 3-4mos, $450 inclusive D.D. Armstrong 250-308-2326
1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1BDRM, Avail. March 1, priv.entry, patio, beautiful lakeview, walk to Kin Beach, priv. laundry, quiet area. NS/NP, $675 +$75 util. 250-503-2138. 1bdrm, cozy suite, close to beach & college. Lakeview, $750mo. incl util & cable n/p. 250-545-8352, 250-309-4657 1bdrm, f/s, shared laundry, sep/entry & prkg, ns, np, $825 util. cable & internet incl. avail. immed- end of March. 250550-4536 1bdrm,March 1st, East Hill, 1 person only, 5-appl., util., cable & internet, ns, np, $750. 250-558-4670 1BDRM, newly reno’d, semifurnished, NS/NP, $750 util & cable incl 250-309-6340 1bdrm, suitable for single resp. person, no parties, no drugs, n/p n/s. $650 util incl. D.D. Avail immed. Parking Armstrong. 250-308-2326. 2bdrm basement suite in East Hill, nice & clean, $900/mo + hydro. 250-542-0995 2bdrm, Bright East Hill, digital cable, w/d, dw, parking pad. N/S, N/P. $1000 utils incl. Avail March 1. 250-558-8835 2bdrm, bright, incl utils, laundry, back yard. N/S, N/P, N/ Parties. Central location, Refs, D/D, $800/mo. 250-260-5967 2bdrm, East Hill area, f/s, w/d, ns, np, DD & ref’s req. avail. Feb 1. $800/mo. 250-3069909, 250-306-0815 2bdrm, Middleton, above ground, lakeview, n/s, no parties $700. Mar.1.250-545-4665 3bdrm, modern, daylight suite. Incl; in-floor heating, H.D. satellite, 4-appl. only 15 min. from town. $975. 250-503-8468. ARMSTRONG 1bdrm suite newly reno’d, $625 incl. basic util. + shared laundry. Suits quiet single, N/P N/S, Ref’s. Avail Mar.1 (250)546-9919 Available now bright 2br suite, 6-appl., prkg, NP, NS, $1100 incl/util. except cable & phone & S. Dep. 250-542-9107 Bachelor unit, $550 incl util. furniture & cable. Downtown location. N/S N/P, Avail immed. 250-549-0644 EAST-HILL 4312-9St. Avail March 1. 2bdrm, level entry daylight suite, priv/entry & patio, use of yard, storage in garage, in-suite laundry, A/C, all util cable incl., $950/mo. 250-308-4329 Fully furnished upscale 1bdrm, mature adult, private entry, view, parking, extras. n/s, n/p, DD, $850 incl util 250-558-0374 New 1bdrm suite, priv/entry, above ground, ns, np util/incl. cable incl. $700.250-307-1656
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EAST HILL - 5 bdrm house avail immed, 3 upper + 2 lower, inlaw suite + separate entrance, fenced garden, 2 parking spaces. $1550 + utils. Call 604-688-0830 montizambert@telus.net HARWOOD 3 bdrm main, 1 bath. $1050 +utilities. Call Kerri 250-549-1895. NEWER 4bdrm 2.5bath, Middleton, $1650/mo. +util. April 1. 250-558-0883 NEW Ok Landing executive home, 2bed 2bath $1350, zero smoking, NP, 250-503-2227 NOW AVAILABLE! Lovely & immac. 2 bdrm Rancher w/ sunroom, all appls, propane fireplace, updated flooring and paint throughout. Large lot, det. garage, and steps to lake Okanagan. “FINTRY” is a small quiet lake community, 35min to Kelowna or Vernon. Pet neg, N/S, refs req. $1200 mo. Long term avail. Call Kristi 1-604-862-8039 or email: kristip@telus.net OKANAGAN LAKESHORE home Adventure Bay. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 sq ft. $1400 mo, All appliances. Please call 250-542-3512 after 5:30. SPACIOUS 2 bdrm upper suite of home. Insuite laundry, deck & storage shed. DD/RR. $750 util/incl. Call to view 250542-3309. Also 2 bdrm basement suite, great location $600 util/incl. Upper Mission, 3bdrm, N/S, Lrg country kitchen, priv, quiet neighbors $900. 250-558-1129 VERNON. AVAIL. immed. 2 bdrm, 900 sq. ft. Quiet street. F/S, W/D. Close to dwntwn. N/S. Small pet negot. $875. 250-707-0573.
ADULT ORIENTED Private 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, F.S., DW, A/C, on-site laundry, new carpets & paint. Available Immed. $775 $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. NEARLY NEW - THE ROCK 3 bdrm townhouse, wnhouse, nhouse, stainless stainle steel appliances, iances, ances, F.S., D/W, W.D., central welcome. air, family w we Available immediately. $1195/mo. + H2O. Sorry, NS, NP.
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SINGLE WORKING PERSON Spacious 1 bdrm basement suite in Coldstream, covered parking, hot tub, private. Available Immed. $750 $700/mo. includes all utilities, cable & internet. Sorry, NS, NP.
SEASONAL BROOKS LANE Close in 3 bdrm home on OK Lake. CP, F.S., W.D., DW, gas FP, great location on water front. Available Immed until June 30. $1500 $1200/mo. Sorry, NS, NP.
250-542-5580
Motels,Hotels 1bdrm, kitchen, n/s, very quiet Motel, monthly $580, responsible single. 250-558-1129
Room & Board ASSISTED LIVING For Seniors at The Tronson House Gorgeous Lake Views, 5 min. to Kin Beach, On Bus Route Rates Include Laundry and Meals. For More Info Phone Steve @ 250-306-0734
Senior Assisted Living ABBEYFIELD HOUSE supportive living, 10 seniors, avail. March 1. (250)542-3711 leave msg.
Shared Accommodation
Industrial Zoned 3000sq. ft. shop by Squires Pub. Hwy. access, automotive, warehouse, manufacturing or retail. 3 phase power, overhead crane. Shop, office space, shared secured compound, attached bachelor suite also available. (250) 309-1925.
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390 sq ft Main floor New Train Station Office/Retail $440/mo incl Tnet Avail now 1854 sq ft Main flr corner unit New Train Stn Office/Rest $2165/mo incl Tnet Avail now 1160 sq ft Main floor Old Train Station Office/Retail $1355/mo incl Tnet Avail now 696 sq ft Second floor Old Train Station Office space $725/mo incl Tnet Avail now 7652 sq ft N. Vernon Warehouse/Office/Manufacturing $12.00 sq ft incl Tnet Avail now PLUS 5480 sq ft N. Vernon Whse. incl LOADING DOCK $9.00 sq ft incl Tnet Avail now
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*Houses and Furnished Accommodation* 3 bdrm 1.5 bath semi rural home $1000+util 5862 Bella Vista Road incl fr st Avail now 2 bdrm 1 bath downtown house $975+util 3502 30 Str Includes Fr St Avail March 2011 2+1 bdrm 1 bath renovated Harwood house $1050 + util 1608 43rd Ave Incl Fr St Avail Mar
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Immaculate 2bdrm, f/s, w/d, a/c, Alexis Park, n/s, private entry, avail. April 1, $895/mo + 50% util, 250-545-1229. MODERN Gr level 1 bdrm amazing view. Open plan, priv entrance f/s, laundry, lg walk in closet. incl utilities sat. tv internet. $700 Avail now, rent starts Mar.1, senior discount! $650 small pet? 250-548-4057 MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL 1200sqft, 1bdrm suite +den, stunning OK lakeview, fully furnished, priv.entry/laundry, util/incl. security system, $1200/mo. NS. 250-545-3465 Newer up to date, bright 2 bdrm basement suite, private ent & driveway, close to all amenities, f/s, in-suite laundry, util incl., n/s, n/p, ref.,$1100. Avail March 15 or April 1st. 250-379-2627. SPACIOUS 2 BR plus extra rm on gr flr. Laundry, storage, fenced yrd, priv drive. Avail. March 1. $900 utilities incl. No smoking. Pets considered. dmenelson@hotmail.com or 604-787-8537.
Suites, Upper 1400 sq.ft., executive suite, sep ent.,single garage, own driveway, 2bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, open space kitchen& living area, patio, very private, n/p. $1200 incl.,util. Avail March 15. 250-558-4941. 1bdrm, lakeshore, gorgeous top floor, 1200sq.ft. 5 appl. balcony, priv. warf, $939/mo.+ 1/3 util n/p,n/s. 250-558-5045 1BDRM lower & 2bdrm upper, Immaculate, BX area, util/incl., suitable for single person, N/S, N/P, laundry, $750 & $800. 250-804-0531. 1bdrm suite, main floor 6-plex. $515 inclusive, util, pets neg. Avail March 1. 250-308-9520 2bdrm 1606 45 St. f/s, w/d included, upper, storage, n/p, $850. Mar. 1. 250-549-9499 2bdrm, 2bath, large, bright, open suite, Bella Vista area, $925/mo. incl. hydro. NP/NS. RR. 250-540-1011 2bdrm + den, beautiful view, $800 util/incl. Vernon, n/s, n/p, Avail immed. 250-549-5054. 2BDRM, f/s, w/d, avail immed. N/S, N/P, D.D, R.R., $850pm. 250-546-3383. 2bdrm main floor, Armstrong, great neighbourhood, cats ok, Apr 1. $850+util 250-546-0293 guenther_rick@yahoo.com 2bdrm suite in Lavington, beautiful country setting, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $750/mo. +util. avail. immed. View at: http://Lavsuite.blogspot.com Call (250)938-4529 2 BR top floor $1050 + 2/3 util 1 br + den basement suite $800 plus 1/ 3 utilities. Larfe yard, clse to schools & parks. N/S, pets neg. 250-275-4927 3 BDRM upper floor, clean, utils. incl., garden area, fruit trees, F/S, W/D, NS, $1100/mo, 545-1496. $600. All incl. luxury/new bdrm set, 42” TV, nice view/sat./ wireless int/cable/crim. check & ref. N/S. 250-351-0164 EAST-HILL, Rarely Vacant, adult oriented, bright, spacious 1bdrm, heritage 4 plex, hardwood floors, n/s, n/p. R.R $725 inc/util. 250-549-2225.
Great looking 2bdrm with dishwasher, covered parking, shared laundry in Harwood. Avail March 1. $1100/mo. Small pet ok. 250-260-7736
Townhouses
WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.
Cars - Domestic 1992 Oldsmobile 98, regency elite, all options, only 90,000 miles, in extreme good cond. $3500 obo. 250-558-6167 2002 Chevy Cavalier, A1 cond. 5spd std, 133,000k, new tires, $3000 obo.250-558-0233 2002 Mustang, good cond inside & out, metallic grey. $6500. obo. 250-308-7065. 2004 Chevy Malibu LS, 3.4L V6, full options incl. factory remote start, spoiler & alloy wheels, $1750 repair receipts. $3400 firm. Home: 250-2601025 Cell: 250-308-5177 2005 Chev Cavalier, 2dr, 4 cyl, auto, 109K, very good cond. $4900. (250)308-2225
Modern, clean, 2 bedroom townhouse available April 1st, 2011 Located at 2201 - 53rd Avenue, Vernon
$725/month in a family oriented complex. References required.
Call 250-545-0094 or 250-542-2340 3 BDRM 1.5 bath avail Mar 15 or sooner. Updated end unit, fenced patio, 2 car carport, 5 appl. $1,000 & util. $500 dd, N/S & refs. 250-764-8165 3bdrm, 1.5bath, w/d, f/s, dw, newly reno’d, parking in front, priv. deck in rear, pool in complex, $1100 incl/util. RR. 250-306-2306, 250-542-1938 3bdrm townhouse 1.5-bath, 2313 36 St. Recently upgraded, A must see, walking distance to town, avail. now. $850/mo. No dogs. 250-5585053 please leave msg to view
Cars - Sports & Imports 1990 Nissan Stanza, runs well, needs little work. Will let go for $1200. 250-503-6002. 2001 Audi A4, 1.8 Quattro, 128,000k. $7,995. 250-2606002. 2007 Honda Accord EX, V6, loaded, nav system, leather, heated seats, sunroof, dual climate, 4dr, 6CD, only 51,000k $21,000. 250-542-5697
Transportation
Celebrations
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Trucks & Vans
Happy Thoughts
Escorts
Escorts
ALL Pro Escorts. Female & Male Escorts & Strippers. 24hr fast & friendly service. Cash/Visa/MC. Always hiring. Penticton:250-487-2334 Kelowna:250-860-7738 Vernon:250-542-8448 Salmon Arm:250-832-6922 www.allproescorts.com or www.allprostrippers.com Attractive lady is available 11am-10pm in Vernon. 250558-5969 BARELY legal, valuptuous blonde Cindy. Eurasian, daylight, Shylynn. 250-859-9584 BEACH BUNNIES New First Class Spa Now Open! #32-2789 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 We only hire the very best BEAUTIFUL Petit Hot Chocolate treat, 19yrs. Tiara. Super Busty, Brunette, 21yrs. Greek avail. Casey. 250-859-9584. Charley’s Escorts Vernon area. In or Out Calls. NEW KAMLOOPS LOCATION 250-540-7769 & 250-540-7069 Always Hiring. CharleysEscorts.com CHAT live with Charley’s girls and guys. 1-900-528-1051, 1-900-548-1051, 1-900-7831051.
MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage, $95. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250766-2048
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1990 Chev 3/4 pick-up.350 auto 220,000 kms excellent running condition c/w high top canopy... solid truck $1650. 250-833-2374 1995 Aerostar XLT van, electronic 4whl drive. Exc. body & running cond. Room for 7 pass. $2500. 250-542-5855 1997 GMC Safari Van, loaded, low km, excellent cond. Asking $2395. Call 250-306-6554 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 cargo van, 40,000k on rebuilt motor, $3500 obo. 250-558-0233 2002 Dodge Ram, 1500, 4x4, crw/cb, s/b, good cond., $5,900 firm. 250-308-2225 2002 GMC Sonoma, 3dr automatic, extended cab, loaded, only 79,000km, $7450. 250938-8370 2006 GMC Sierra, 2500hd crew cab, diesel, new tires, batteries, rino coated box, rear air bags, 150,000 miles, leather, heated seats, on star $26,000 obo. Jeff 250-5451028
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Boats 2007 15’1” Legand all sport, full stand-up top, 40hp, 4 stroke merc., 2 electric downriggers, fish finder, black box, as new, $14,000. Jerry 250545-3123.
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Isabel Maitland Evans, deceased, formerly of Vernon, British Columbia
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1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460
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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Isabel Maitland Evans are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executrix c/o Rosberg Sawatzky LLP at 201-20353 64th Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 1N5, on or before March 16, 2011, after which date the executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the executrix then has notice.
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Want to Rent 2+ or 3bdrm house/townhouse in Vernon, mature couple, N/S, N/P, long term. Excellent References, 250-542-2785
FREE Removal of unwanted vehicles etc. Dead or Alive Auto Recycling. Call Leo (250)550-5245
Motorcycles 2 BEDROOM, 5 Appliances, Util incl. Avail. March 1st. $850. JARED 778-475-0259
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RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.
07 Nissan Frontier SE 4x4, 4.0A. Orig own, 85K, Warr> Nov 30. K/Cab, Exc Cond, Box cov/liner, Hitch. $20,000 (250)540-4765 (Vernon) 1990 Voyager Van, 3L, auto. New extra parts. Runs good. $950 obo. 250-545-2764 days
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City of Vernon REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FAF-11-16 Security Services — Civic Properties Sealed Quotes marked “Q-FAF11-16 - Security Services – Civic Properties” will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent, City of Vernon, Operation Services Yard Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7 or confidentially faxed to 250-550-3523 up to and including 2:00 p.m. local time, Monday, March 14, 2011 for the following: To provide security patrol / services at various City of Vernon Civic Properties June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2014 (3 Years) Further information, specifications, and quotation forms may be obtained from the City of Vernon website www.vernon.ca or the office of the Purchasing Agent, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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